Frank Harding., 05/10/1857-05/10/1857

File — Box: 2, Folder: 55

Identifier: 67998

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Please note that correspondents often mention acquaintances or other individuals but will not provide their complete names. When known, the full name is given in parentheses. Also, in the case of the Clarke family, one A.K. Clark signs her name without the 'e' although it is likely that she is a member of the Clarke family. She also cites (her husband?) inconsistently as 'Mr. Clark' or 'Mr. Clarke.' Descriptions for each letter will use the spelling that the correspondent has used.

Dates

05/10/1857-05/10/1857

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.3 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger Document Cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

ALS (dated 5/10/1857, with envelope) to Franklin B. Sanborn from Frank Harding. Asking advice about what studies he should prepare for in order to apply for entrance to the "Lawrence Scientific." However Harding adds with commentary on the life of the railroad surveyor: "...Still I don't quite relinquish the hope of getting onto the railroad. Besides, this is the most beautiful part of the year to enjoy "camp" life. I had a letter from my nephew who is a surveyor, the other day, and speaking of the fare he says, "I must confess that the fare is not extra, and we have nothing but Cornbread and Bacon from morning till night, but when we want variety, & that you know is the "spice of life" we take Bacon and Cornbread." Thus you see by making a little change he is able to "stand" it or as he says to "grin and bear it." We have had a very backward spring in this section of the country, but now the trees are beginning to look green, and the peach trees give every appearance of bearing plenty of fruit..."