Central Pacific Railroad Company: telegraph books

[preprinted: The Western Union Telegraph Company. PACIFIC DIVISION.]

Sacramento June 16 1868

To C. P. Huntington, 54 William St. New York

The track is connected across the Mountains - We have one hundred and sixty seven continuous miles laid, [--&-can-sell-bonds-accordingly--] -

E. B. Crocker

[notation bottom margin: DH.]

[preprinted: The Western Union Telegraph Company. PACIFIC DIVISION.]

Sac. June 22 1868

To C. P. Huntington - 54 William St. N. Y.

Commissioner's Report ninety four (94) to one hundred & fourteen (114) mailed to day -

E. B. Crocker

[preprinted: The Western Union Telegraph Company. PACIFIC DIVISION.]

Sac, June 22 1868

To C. P. Huntington - 54 Wm St. N. Y.

Attorney general of Nevada has been instructed to prosecute persons cutting timber on Reservation near Crystal Peak - [--We-must-have--] Get this order rescinded as to us - Cannot build Railroad without that timber -

E B Crocker

[notation bottom margin: C. P. R. R.]

[preprinted: The Western Union Telegraph Company. PACIFIC DIVISION]

Sac. June 23 1868

To C. P. Huntington 54 William St. N. Y.

Bigles has telegraphed his resignation in favor of [S?]D. Smith - Have the appointment [--made?--] telegraphed promptly, as we are nearly ready for another report -

E. B. Crocker

[notation bottom margin: C. P. R. R.]

[preprinted: The Western Union Telegraph Company. PACIFIC DIVISION]

Sacramento June 30 1868

To C. P. Huntington

Vice Prest. CPRR Co

New York

54 William Street NewYork.

Recent surveys show a decided improvement in line from North end of Salt Lake to Echo Summit - We are making location as rapidly as possible - Maps & Profiles are now being made - Will send them as soon as completed

S. S. Montague

Chief Enginer CPRR Co