Contemporary copy of letter of Hamilton R. Gamble, St. Louis, to David K. Pitman, December 14, 1861
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Identifier: D03122
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English
- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Unsigned letter to David K. Pitman. Regarding abolitionists, etc. H.R. Gamble expresses his opinion that slaves should not be emancipated after the war: “I look with anxiety to the action of Congress. If the abolitionists shall be able to carry through the two Houses their scheme for turning the present war into one against slavery as an institution the question will be one of the greatest magnitude to the country whether the President will have the firmness to breast the current.” David K. Pitman had asked for a license in passing with his Negroes through the Federal lines south. H.R. Gamble answers him: “I need only say to you that I have done what I could to obtain the same permission from Dr. James Wilson since Dr. Ben left, but have not succeeded.” Individuals mentioned include Dr. James Wilson. [In hand of Governor H.R. Gamble] [Copy] (2 pages), 1861 Dec 14
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