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"I have no desire to remain in Service in time of Peace but Should my Service be needed at any future time I Shall be happy to resume the Position of a Soldier."

GLC02414.442

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

June 1865

[Ineligible], Thomas

Short and punchy letter listing service at Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, & several skirmishes, ending "I have no desire to remain in Service in time of Peace"

GLC02414.443

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

1861-1877

Starking, Sabin, fl. 1861-1865

GLC02414.444

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Pa

6 March 1861-7 March 1861

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

GLC07687.003

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Dear Cousins

15 June 1862

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Written on Hopewell Academy stationary.

GLC07687.004

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