Addendum

PHOTOS by JOYCE:
All photos by Joyce B. Lohse are copyright protected.
Joyce B. Lohse is a photojournalist with an extensive
collection of Western and historical photographs.
Requests for more information are welcome.

Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Denver, 2009
Joyce B. Lohse
www.lohseworks.com

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ERRORS and OVERSIGHTS:

From time to time, I will use this space to mention errors and oversights that have crept into my published work.

A life spent in making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent in doing nothing.
– George Bernard Shaw

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First Governor First Lady: John and Eliza Routt of Colorado

I was inspired by the lively conversation on this blog with Jeff Smith regarding his pioneer ancestor, Soapy Smith, to revisit my research about the Creede Uprising for my biography of John and Eliza Routt. Jeff had, in fact, uncovered a source which I overlooked, and which contains more facts and information about the episode. I have since located Rocky Mountain News articles, February 26-28, 1892, which collaborate many of Jeff’s impressions of the story. I am grateful for the added insight. Please read April 2010 blog entries regarding this topic for more information.

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General William Palmer: Railroad Pioneer

True West magazine received a letter to the editor regarding my article, “General Palmer’s Baby Railroad”, in their March 2010 train issue. The reader was concerned that I mentioned General Palmer as recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor after the Civil War. In reality, Palmer received the Medal of Honor, a different award. The historic pedestal for Palmer’s award called it the Congressional Medal, as did its description at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, where they have wrestled with the proper title and description for year.

I gained more insight when a Medal of Honor appeared on public television’s Antiques Roadshow recently. According to their description, award lists were purged of non-combat recipients in 1917. This could explain Palmer’s status as well. Obviously, a fine but distinct line of differentiation exists between the two medals.

Wouldn’t you know, I was more concerned about railroad facts!

That’s it for now — Joyce

Joyce B. Lohse
www.lohseworks.com