Holloway, G. H. to Amos J. Harding
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02178.07 Author/Creator: Holloway, G. H. Place Written: Jefferson City, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 October 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 25.9 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy
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 days and reached an advanced force at Boonville. The number of Union casualties was not alarming, but they lost three officers and about a dozen men, including Lieutenant Simmonds and McDowell. States that "Dusold was shot in the head but he is running around now among the rebel leaders who 'gobbled us,' such as Clark, Shelby, Quantrill, and Jackman." Tells Harding that his mare was safely in the hands of Mr. Larris during the Battle of Glasgow (October 15, 1864). Mr. Larris had General Clark's assurances that she should not be taken. Thinks that Price's army will go into the Northwest portion of the state and was told by many of his officers that "St. Joseph is to be attacked and riddled." Lost some clothes during the battle and hopes to get them back, though he fears he will not. Writes that if Armstrong has not already sent my trunk to Council Bluffs, Iowa, have him send it by US Express. A little fearful because everything he possesses is in that trunk, so he does not want to take any chances. Wants his private letters sent straight to him. Concludes the letter by writing: "if my brother has arrived at St. Joseph, let him read this."
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