Report of the Secretary of War, communicating, in compliance with a resolution of the Senate, Captain Simpson's report and map of wagon road routes in Utah Territory
Contributors: Simpson, J. H. (James Hervey), 1813-1883; Simpson, J. H. (James Hervey), 1813-1883, signer
Series: Ex doc. / 35th Congress, 2d session, Senate -- no. 40; Senate executive document (United States. Congress. Senate) -- 35th Congress, 2nd session, no. 40.
Publisher: Govt. Print. Off.
Published: 1859
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 84
Subjects: Trails; Overland journeys to the Pacific; Geology; Discovery and exploration
Notes: One map on 1 folded sheet in pocket of Americana/Rare copy.

Appendix: "A." Geological report, by Henry Engelmann -- "B." Itinerary of new wagon route from Camp Floyd to Fort Bridger -- "C." Itinerary of a wagon route from Camp Floyd to Short-cut pass -- "D." Table of temperatures and weather -- "E." Vocabulary of English and Indian words.

Map:  Preliminary map of routes reconnected and opened in the Territory of Utah, by Captain J. H. Simpson ... under the orders of Brigadier General, A. D. Johnston, commanding the Department of Utah.  78 x 114 cm. folded to 20 x 12 cm.

Flake, C.J.  Mormon bib., 7725

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Americana/Rare copy bound in half calf with gilt stamped red morocco title label.  Shell marbled paper boards.

"To Professor Joseph Henry Secy. Smithsonian Institution with compliments of Capt. Simpson."

Americana/Rare copy autographed by the author.

Americana/Rare copy from the library of Senator Reed Smoot.