Letter signed James H. Birch, Plattsburg, to Governor Gamble [Hamilton R. Gamble], August 8, 1861
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- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Letter signed James H. Birch, Plattsburg, to Governor Gamble. The great body of secessionists are opposed to the action of the convention. Men who voted against us in February will vote for us up on the names we were permitted to fill provisionally. A call has been issued for a county meeting on the last Saturday of this month regarding the conflict. I have been informed that in Liberty Moss made a speech on Monday concerning the prevailing excitement; the death of Lightner, etc. The papers have just brought the news of Lyon’s fight with McCullough on Friday. The “Committee of Safety” will be organizaed in this county without opposition. This was agreed to after the mail came in with Pope’s orders. Individuals mentioned include Moss, Lightner, Ben McCullough [McCulloch], Pope, Committee of Safety and Cameron. Places mentioned include Liberty and [Clinton] County. (3 pages), 1861 Aug 8
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