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Elias Asper Freight Train

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Elias Asper Freight Train (1861)

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Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska

Elias Asper Called as Captain

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Started On 1861 June 19

Ended On 1861 September 12

Company Arrived at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States

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Henry W. Nichols autobiography

William Asper, Autobiography of William Asper, 4/10/1836-1910 (1988), 30-36