Letter signed Horace L. Singleton, Chillicothe, Mo., to Hon. H.R. Gamble, August 26, 1861
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- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Letter signed Horace L. Singleton, Chillicothe, Missouri, to Honorable H.R. Gamble. As minister of a congregation of 2nd Presbyterians I address a few lines to you. I wish to know whether the Federal Government in this state is required to respect that portion of your proclamation relating to the return of state troops to their homes. Some of the men, among them members of my church, have returned from the state army with unconditional discharges from services, and come into town without arms. Since their arrival the Home Guards, under the orders of Colonel Williams of the Iowa 2nd Regiment, have been searching for them with the purpose of arresting them. Thus, for the second time they are driven away from their homes and families. Is it possible for these men to remain at home unmolested or must they take the alternative of going back to arms? If the Home Guards persist the citizens of this county [may become] secessionists by the cause of the Government troops. Individuals mentioned include Second Presbyterians, Home Guards and Colonel Williams. (2 pages), 1861 Aug 26
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