Hayward, J. H. to Amos J. Harding
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02178.11 Author/Creator: Hayward, J. H. Place Written: Macon, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 July 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25.7 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
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 his pay but because of Colonel Bonneville's kindness, he got everything settled. Arrived back home Sunday morning and was greeted warmly. Has been home for nearly five days and is getting rather tired of it. Will go to Poughkeepsie, New York to finish his education. Ed Morehance will accompany him and they will leave a week from Monday. Has not had a chance to send word to Harding's wife letting her know that Harding is well but expects that she knows it by this time anyhow. Received a note from the General the day before yesterday. They are "having very heavy rains now and the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad has been obliged to suspend operations today, as several bridges and a good deal of the track has been washed away." Hayward gives his respects to all the staff and asks Harding to tell Johnny Gordon that he remembers his promise to send him a photograph. Tells Harding to write to him here, but he'll answer from Poughkeepsie.
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