Letter signed Lt. Col. J.H. Blood, Head Quarters, 6th Mo. Vols., to Maj. Gen. H.W. Halleck, August 13, 1862
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- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Two items included: Letter signed Lieutenant Colonel J.H. Blood, Commanding 6th Missouri Volunteers, to Major General H.W. Halleck, Commanding Army. Protesting against Governor H.R. Gamble’s action regarding various promotions. Individuals mentioned include Captain J.S. Temple, “Birge’s Sharpshooters” [J.W. Birge], Colonel Bland, Lieutenant Adams, John W. Fletcher, 14th Missouri Regiment, 2nd Lieutenant Robert S. Vance and Sergeant G.H. Stockman. Places mentioned include Fort Donaldson and Shiloh; Note signed H.W. Halleck, General in Chief. [On reverse] Respectfully referred to Governor Gamble for such suggestions as he may be pleased to make. (4 pages), 1862 Aug 13
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