Contemporary copy of letter signed H.R. Gamble, Executive Department, to Maj. Gen. John C. Fremont, August 6, 1861
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Identifier: D02996
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- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Letter signed H.R. Gamble, Executive Department, to Major General J.C. Fremont. It would give him pleasure to comply with the request that he appoint the gentleman to the designated office, but his power to appoint military officers is narrowly limited. Has no power to appoint Brigadiers. Will be glad to appoint the offices of Adjutant and Quarter Master General. Explains low salaries attached to these offices. The books and papers of the Adjutant General’s office have been taken away or destroyed so there are many difficulties to be overcome in organizing the militia under the constitution and laws of the state. Places mentioned include St. Louis. [True Copy] (4 pages), 1861 Aug 6
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