Letter signed L.W. Burris, Liberty, to Hon. H.R. Gamble, Jefferson City, Mo., August 8, 1861
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- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Letter signed L.W. Burris, Liberty, to Honorable H.R. Gamble, Jefferson City. I wish to suggest that a stop be made to the military authorities restricting steamboats on the Missouri River. The restrictions hinder the farmers from getting their salt, sugar, coffee and other necessities. I am fearful it will operate against the Union parts in the state. I am engaged in manufacturing ball rope and have considerable hands that I could draw the money for from Messrs. Alexander Newcomb & Co. in St. Louis if I could ship by the first of September. I am in hopes you may be able to restore peace in my native state. I was a member of the General Assembly from Clay County and was an eye witness to all the rascality of Fort Jackson and parts. I have been reading the history as given by Mr. Welch of Johnson County, of the passage of the obnoxious laws that the convention annulled and I can endorse every word Welch said. The course pursued by some of the Federal troops is making secessionists every day. The shooting of such men as James Lightner of Lexington and the searching of private homes, drawers and trunks, where there is no need for suspicion is causing uneasiness in the minds of loyal citizens. If this searching of Union men could be stopped it should be done. I hope you may be sustained in your efforts by an overwhelming majority the first Monday in November. While I am in favor of southern institutions I want to see this government sustained. Individuals mentioned include Alexander Newcomb & Co., Mr. Welch and James Lightner. Places mentioned include Missouri River, St. Louis, Clay County, Johnson County and Lexington. (3 pages), 1861 Aug 8
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