Letter signed James H. Birch, Planter's House, to Gov. Gamble [Hamilton R. Gamble], August 1861
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Identifier: D03010
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- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Letter signed James H. Birch, Planters House, to Governor Gamble. Fearing that the tenor of the reply from Jefferson may be such that I will be unable to procure the arms your spoke, and that I may consequently go away in the morning without seeing you, I write to say that I can only excuse myself to those I came here to represent by satisfying them that I have done all I could and you will continue to do all you can to arm them. The guns, ammunition, etc., may be sent to my address [Cameron, Missouri] and I will be personally responsible for the legal disposition of any number not exceeding 500. Write me a day or so before they are shipped so that I can send the Plattsburg Company up to get them. I will arrange to guarantee their safe retention at that place until the Plattsburg Company goes up to receive them. Recommending my son James for appointment of Brigadier General. Individuals mentioned include James H. Birch, Jr. and Plattsburg Company. Places mentioned include Jefferson and Cameron Missouri. (2 pages), [1861 Aug?]
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