Frank Harding., 03/13/1856-03/13/1857

File — Box: 2, Folder: 58

Identifier: 68001

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

03/13/1856-03/13/1857

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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 3/13/18?, with envelope) to Franklin B. Sanborn from Frank Harding. References include his return to "railroading": "My brother has got me a situation of rodman on the North Missouri R.R. This road is in fine condition, having plenty of "Rhino" which I can assure you is most essential for the Western Railroads at least. The road is completed to St. Charles, distance 25 miles from here, and cars running to that place. The road is to connect with the "Hannibal & St. Joseph R.R." and ultimately to be continued on as far as the Iowa line..." Reference also to his father, portrait painter Chester Harding (1792-1866): "Father arrived yesterday from Buffalo, where he has been spending the winter painting portraits. He only came over because he was obliged to wait a few days for a sitter...He is looking finely and bids fair to winter twenty years yet from all appearances..." Other news of family including brothers James, a minister; Horace also employed on the railroad; Edward, "doing well on the "Detroit & Milwaukee R.R." at Grand Rapids (Mich). We shall be renowned by & by as the Railroad brothers, seems to me. All railroading but one, & he's a lawyer..." P.S. refers to the Krum side of the family in St. Louis. A sister married into the Krum family: "Please direct your letters here, care of Krum & Harding." Also refers to mutual friend Higginson James (possibly James Higginson?).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HARDING, FRANK - CORRES. TO SANBORN, FRANKLIN B. 18? (03/13): Autographed Letter

HARDING, CHESTER - REFERENCE BY HARDING, FRANK 18?: Autographed Letter

HARDING, JAMES - REFERENCE BY HARDING, FRANK 18?: Autographed Letter

HARDING, HORACE - REFERENCE BY HARDING, FRANK 18?: Autographed Letter

HARDING, EDWARD - REFERENCE BY HARDING, FRANK 18?: Autographed Letter

KRUM FAMILY - REFERENCE BY HARDING, FRANK 18?: Autographed Letter