Letter signed J. Davis, Fayette, to Gov. Gamble [Hamilton R. Gamble], August 22, 1861
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- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Letter signed J.O. Davis, Fayette, to Governor Gamble. Comment on the action of the convention, the battle at Springfield in this portion of Missouri…if the rebellious army could be run out of the state before the November election it would likely cause reaction. The great error for Missouri was the failure of the administration to sustain General Lyon at Springfield. After the Boonville affair, and the rebellious faction were driven to the border of Arkansas, that ground should by all means have been held. What is my friend and your brother-in-law Mr. Bates, doing? He knows the geography and situation of that part of Missouri. It seems to me the President of the late convention should postpone the election till the first Monday of August, 1862, unless there is a cooling of the blood of the people. I can speak only for this portion of the state…but see the old conservative county of Boone! C.F. Jackson was declared a candidate for Governor before the members of your convention got home. We do not want to see another Middlesex election, Jackson being Wilkes. We do not see here how you are to decline what seems to be the universal desire of Union men, even if you resigned your place a month after election. W.P. Hall would do after the election was gained by you, and you, he and Oliver will have to be the ticket whenever the election does come off. Numbers are going from here and north of here to join the rebel army. Messrs. Jackson, Clark and Price have all resided and are well known and popular here. The firing on the Steamer White Cloud was in this county between Arrow Rock and Glasgow, mentioned in the Republican. Individuals mentioned include General Nathanial Lyons, Edward Bates, President, Claiborne F. Jackson, Wilkes, Clark, Price, Steamer White Cloud, Republican, W.P. Hall and Oliver. Places mentioned include Springfield, Boonville, Arrow Rock and Glasgow. (4 pages), 1861 Aug 22
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