Various [Collection of Amos J. Harding, L company, 6th regiment, Missouri, cavalry] [decimalized]

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The collection consists of thirteen letters written by various men but all addressed to Amos J. Harding. The letters are from friends and officers in service during the Civil War and are mostly from Missouri; eight of these letters possess dockets. Amos Joseph Harding was born on 2 May 1839 in Galion, Ohio. He enlisted on 31 August 1862 and was transferred into Company I of the Nebraska 1st Infantry until 6 November 1863, when he was transferred into Company I of the Nebraska 1st Cavalry. Harding was discharged from the Cavalry on 2 April 1864 because he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant of Company L of the Missouri 6th Cavalry. He was mustered out on 15 October 1865 and died on 23 October 1912 in Evanston, Illinois. Selected highlights from the collection include: the descriptive account of the Battle of Glasgow (15 October, 1864); great detail about the geography of Missouri; the attempt to attain the release of a man named Bradley Bunch. Another highlight is letter #10, which includes opinions on newly freed African-Americans and President Johnson's Reconstruction plan.

GLC#
GLC02178
Type
Header Record
Date
1863-1865
Author/Creator
Various
Title
[Collection of Amos J. Harding, L company, 6th regiment, Missouri, cavalry] [decimalized]
Place Written
Various Places
Pagination
13 items
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Soldier's Letter
Confederate States of America
Military History
Civil War
Union Forces
Cavalry
American West
Washington, District of Columbia
Union Soldier's Letter

Showing 13 of 13 records

Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Amos J. Harding

1 April 1863

Lyon, J.J., fl. 1863

Yesterday, Lyon received Harding's letter containing vouchers; very glad to hear from Harding. Was pleasantly located at Rolla, Missouri for two weeks when they "received orders emanating from the War Department to report to Major General Grant at...

GLC02178.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Amos J. Harding

19 June 1863

Gillette, Lee P., fl. 1863

Asks Harding to purchase $5 worth of Smoking Tobacco for him. Only wants good Tobacco and thinks it is 75 cents per pound, but Harding should not pay more than that price. Tells Harding that he is the "judge of the article." Harding should send it...

GLC02178.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Amos J. Harding

26 June 1863

Padgett, W.B., fl. 1863

Just wrote a letter to Major General Schofield earnestly demanding the release of Mr. Bradley Bunch. Asks Harding to visit Bunch and tell him to not lose hope. Spoke to General Davidson, who said that the case was beyond his jurisdiction. Hopes...

GLC02178.03
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Amos J. Harding

29 June 1863

Bunch, Bradley, fl. 1863

States that he is under lasting obligations to Harding and to Mr. Padgett for the interest they are taking in his behalf. Writes that anything they may do toward accomplishing his release will be greatly remembered. Does not need anything at this...

GLC02178.04
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Amos J. Harding

13 July 1863

Padgett, W.B., fl. 1863

Writes that he has not heard from Harding in some time because his first letters were directed to General Davidson. Have no mail facilities with their brigade so it is very difficult to receive and mail letters. Writes that "General Davidson seems...

GLC02178.05
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Amos J. Harding

25 July 1863

Ribble, H. H., fl. 1863

Has been receiving Harding's letters but has not replied because he could do nothing for Harding at the time. Has been waiting for an opportunity for Harding's promotion and for the promotion of the Regiment. Thinks there are going to be some...

GLC02178.06
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Amos J. Harding

19 October 1864

Holloway, G.H., fl. 1864

Writes that they have "met the enemy and are out on parole, which occurred at Glasgow on the 15th after eight hours of constant and determined fighting." The Union had 600 untried soldiers against 8000 veteran Rebels. They had marched for three...

GLC02178.07
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Amos J. Harding

2 December 1864

Sayne, H.B., fl. 1864

Asks to be excused for not writing sooner, but he was waiting for the machine to run according to the notion of things. Thinks that Lieutenant Gannett is a gentleman; all his books and papers are in very good shape, but Sayne had to clean the office...

GLC02178.08
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Amos J. Harding

30 May 1865

Cowder, Sam D., fl. 1865

Harding has occupied a position that enables him to obtain information regarding the disbandment of the army. Wants clarification on the General Orders No 83 because these orders, according to our officers' understanding, limit its operation to...

GLC02178.09
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Amos J. Harding

23 July 1865

Glaze, H.S., fl. 1865

Mustered out of service on 13 July and finally feels like a free citizen. Has not gone into business yet and is not sure where and what business he will get into, but it will happen soon. In St. Louis, he saw a mutual friend, who looked fine as...

GLC02178.10
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Amos J. Harding

27 July 1865

Hayward, J.H., fl. 1865

Does not feel much like writing this afternoon but remembered his obligation and will say a few words. Arrived at St. Louis one week ago this morning (Thursday) at 3 o'clock. His company had been mustered out the day before. Panicked about getting...

GLC02178.11
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Amos J. Harding

21 September 1865

Clark, W. I., fl. 1865

Writes that Harding's kind and appreciated note on 17 September came today and he wants to reply quickly to Harding's kind sentiments. Writes that if he has been of service to Harding, which it was certainly in his power to be on the occasion that...

GLC02178.12
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Amos J. Harding

5 June 1866

Hitchcock, P. W.

Harding's request to receive his papers was accepted, and the papers are enclosed. Glad to know that Harding is successful and does not need or wish for office. Regrets that he could not accomplish something for Harding when he did wish it as it...

GLC02178.13