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May 9, 1880
The Weekly Elko Independent
Elko, Elko County, Nevada
What is this article about?
F. I. Snell purchases the celebrated stallion Union in San Francisco, renowned for its pedigree and racing heritage, as detailed in a letter from trainer G. H. Jefferson dated April 19, 1880.
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The Stallion Union.
F. I. Snell recently purchased in San Francisco the celebrated stallion Union, now on exhibition at his stables here. This magnificent animal has a reputation second to none in San Francisco and throughout California. The following letter to Mr. Allen, through whom Mr. Snell made the purchase, from G. H. Jefferson the trainer of Union, regarding his pedigree, will be read with interest:
San Jose, Cal., April 19, 1880.
Mr. Allen—Dear Sir: I have just received your letter of the 17th. The horse Union that Sawyer had was sired by Stockbridge Chief, his dam being San Jose Damsel. San Jose Damsel was sired by Eastern Black Hawk, and her dam was the mother of the running horse, 'Dashaway' by Belmont, that won 21 races out of 23. The old mare's pedigree was never ascertained but from all accounts she was a thoroughbred. Damsel, the dam of Union, trotted in a race for two year-olds in 3:25; the last half in 1:24, winning a $500 purse. Stockbridge Chief was K. Messenger, brought here from New York by Mr. Vibert. I think the horse Union, is as good a horse as was ever owned in this or any other country.
Yours Respectfully,
Geo. H. Jefferson.
F. I. Snell recently purchased in San Francisco the celebrated stallion Union, now on exhibition at his stables here. This magnificent animal has a reputation second to none in San Francisco and throughout California. The following letter to Mr. Allen, through whom Mr. Snell made the purchase, from G. H. Jefferson the trainer of Union, regarding his pedigree, will be read with interest:
San Jose, Cal., April 19, 1880.
Mr. Allen—Dear Sir: I have just received your letter of the 17th. The horse Union that Sawyer had was sired by Stockbridge Chief, his dam being San Jose Damsel. San Jose Damsel was sired by Eastern Black Hawk, and her dam was the mother of the running horse, 'Dashaway' by Belmont, that won 21 races out of 23. The old mare's pedigree was never ascertained but from all accounts she was a thoroughbred. Damsel, the dam of Union, trotted in a race for two year-olds in 3:25; the last half in 1:24, winning a $500 purse. Stockbridge Chief was K. Messenger, brought here from New York by Mr. Vibert. I think the horse Union, is as good a horse as was ever owned in this or any other country.
Yours Respectfully,
Geo. H. Jefferson.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Curiosity
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Stallion Union
Horse Pedigree
San Francisco Purchase
Racing Horse
Stockbridge Chief
San Jose Damsel
What entities or persons were involved?
F. I. Snell
G. H. Jefferson
Mr. Allen
Sawyer
Mr. Vibert
Where did it happen?
San Francisco, San Jose, Cal.
Story Details
Key Persons
F. I. Snell
G. H. Jefferson
Mr. Allen
Sawyer
Mr. Vibert
Location
San Francisco, San Jose, Cal.
Event Date
April 19, 1880
Story Details
F. I. Snell buys the stallion Union from San Francisco via Mr. Allen. Trainer G. H. Jefferson's letter details Union's pedigree: sired by Stockbridge Chief (K. Messenger from New York), dam San Jose Damsel (sired by Eastern Black Hawk), whose dam produced the race-winning Dashaway. Damsel won a trot race as a two-year-old. Jefferson praises Union as the finest horse.