Letter signed J.C. Fremont, St. Louis, to His Excellency Hamilton R. Gamble, Governor of the State of Missouri, August 18, 1861
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- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Letter signed Major General, J.C. Fremont, St. Louis, to Hamilton R. Gamble. Calls his attention to the fact that all but one of the members of the Board of Police Commissioners for the City of St. Louis are “disunionist.” The Board was appointed by the late Governor Jackson for the purpose of aiding to subvert the Government. Suggests to him the propriety of removing these commissioners. Takes the liberty of suggesting that Messrs. William M. McPherson, William Patrick, Oliver D. Filley and John How be appointed. Individuals mentioned include Governor Jackson, William M. McPherson, William Patrick, Oliver D. Filley, John How and John D. Coalter. Places mentioned include St. Louis, Baton Rouge and Camp Jackson. (4 pages), 1861 Aug 18
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