long as possible, to give the colony the full benefit of whatever reduction may be effected on the regular rates, in addition to the special reductions which are being made. Tickets from New York to Greeley are about $60 each. Children under twelve, half fare; those under five, free. It is necessary to know the ages of all who are going, so as to properly fill out the tickets which have been printed. The President of the Land Company will forward the necessary blanks in two days, which must be filled up and forwarded immediately to Col. John S. Loomis, President National Land Company, No. 2, Astor House, New York. On receiving these blanks, he will promptly notify each member of the route he is to take, and he will give him or her full directions about traveling. The freight arrangements will probably be completed by the 15th of April. Col. Loomis will have agents at Chicago, St. Louis, Omaha and other places of transfer, to see that the members are properly cared for and that they lose none of their baggage. Those leaving the same town or county had better journey together and send their freight by special car, which will be provided. All who can, should take servant girls and other hired help. Persons going as members of families are carried at the same prices as the others. RALPH MEEKER, Secretary, Tribune Office, New York City. INFORMATION FOR COLONISTS. 1 JOHN S. LOOMIS, President, No. 2 Astor House, New York. CHAS. B. LAMBORN, Sec'y and Treasurer. Cor. Fifth and Elm Streets, St. Louis. WM. N. BYERS, General Manager for Colorado, Denver. 1A printed circular, preserved in the Union Colony Historical Society's Scrap Book, p. 6. Mr... WM. E. WEBB, General Manager, C. N. PRATT, General Agent, OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL LAND COMPANY. No. 2 Astor House, New York, April 14th, 1870. DEAR SIR: The National Land Company having negotiated sale of lands to the Union Colony, and engaged with your Executive Committee to take charge of all business connected with transportation of its families and goods to the lands, would respectfully request you to fill up carefully the proper answers to the accompanying questions, and return same at once-which will enable us, in the most direct and expeditious way, to advise you of route to be traveled, the cost of tickets and freight, and other essential information for your guidance, and which is requisite to enable us to meet the wants of your people. Members taking passage at New York, and perhaps at Albany, Boston, and other prominent points, will be allowed to take 200 pounds of Baggage as far as Omaha free, for each full ticket. Further information will be communicated on this sub ject soon. From Omaha to end of the journey, each full ticket will entitle holder to take free 100 pounds of baggage. For all over 100 pounds, we have arranged to have forwarded by the next regular freight train, at reasonable cost; and this part of the baggage will be delivered in twelve to twenty hours later than that taken by passenger trains. Baggage must be so packed as to have within 100 pounds articles most needed, to check by the same train passangers go by on Union Pacific Railroad from Omaha. All baggage will be checked through to Omaha, as the U. P. R. R. Co. do not allow Eastern Roads to check over their line. Very reasonable accommodations, and promptness in matter of re-checking baggage, will be afforded by the U. P. R. R. Co. at Omaha. Agents will be stationed at Cleveland, Chicago, Omaha and Cheyenne, to advise and care for members, and facilitate easy transaction of their business. Meals will be provided at reduced rates at stopping points on the line. At Omaha there will be a change of cars, and a few hours, or one night, for rest. It has been arranged for members to be comfortably accommodated at the "Wyoming House", Omaha, and at the "Railroad House," Cheyenne. Children under five years will be transported free; between five and twelve, half price; all persons above twelve years of age, full fare. It is designed, if possible, to have members of the Colony concentrate at common points on certain dates, and have them transported in special cars; but this is not necessary. Colonists moving individually will have transportation furnished at same rates. When the Circular is answered by all the members, it can be seen what number could be ready at same dates; and if practicable, we will arrange to have members who can conveniently concentrate at New York, start by trains leaving here on April 25th, May 1st, May 7th, May 15th, or at such other dates as will be found best. Freight Rates per hundred pounds and car-load, and for First and Second-Class Passage, will be sent each member on Saturday or Monday next. There is sent herewith to each member of the Colony a copy of our paper, the "Star of Empire", which contains information which may be found useful. It is proper to add that the mission of the National Land Company is to promote the increase of traffic on our Pacific Railways by the economical transportation of actual settlers to their land. JOHN S. LOOMIS, President. CIRCULAR.1 BY THE UNION COLONY OF COLORADO. Greeley, Aug. 16th, 1871. The Union Colony of Colorado having now disposed of most of its Lands to actual settlers, hereby gives notice to all inquirers, that the remainder of its Lots and Lands will be disposed of at appraised value, without requiring improvements as a condition for deeds. Hence, no certificates to new members will, after this date be issued; and those holding certificates upon which deeds have not been granted, are hereby notified that the condition of improvements will be commuted, in all cases where the holders prefer to pay $50 in lieu thereof. All persons of industrious and temperate habits, seeking new homes, are cordially invited to come and cast their lot with us. To all such we offer the inducements of good Schools, good society, the examples of temperance, refinement and thrift, together with a delightful and healthful climate, beautiful scenery, a fertile soil, and remunerative prices for labor and all its products. Lands under our Canals may yet be purchased, both from the Colony and individuals, at low prices, considering the present and prospective advantages which they offer. W. H. POST, Sec'y. 1A printed circular found in Record Book No. 3, p. 21. LISTS OF MEMBERS MEMBERS OF THE COLONY, APRIL, 1870. UNION COLONY, No. 1.1 List of Members who have paid to the Treasurer $155. N. C. MEEKER, President. GEN. R. A. CAMERON, Vice-President HORACE GREELEY, Treasurer. 1A printed circular sent out from New York by the colony management. The original from which this copy has been reprinted was kindly loaned me by Mr. Henry T. West. |