Letter signed Tho. P. Akers [Thomas P. Akers], Kansas City, Mo., to Hon. H. Gamble, Saint Louis, September 12, 1862
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- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Letter signed Thos. P. Akers, Kansas City, Mo., to Hon. H. Gamble. Asks for permission to return to Lexington during his wife’s illness, to close up his business and to leave the state. Is perfectly willing to subscribe to any condition of loyalty. Cites his previous record as citizen who did everything to discourage secession and to promote peace through compromise. Gives Judge Smallwood as a reference. Individuals mentioned include C.F. Jackson, Bell, Everett, Mr. Lincoln, Crittenden, Oliver Anderson, Maj. McConnell, Mrs. Wm. H. Russell, Genl. Schofield, Judge Smallwood. Places mentioned include Washington City, Missouri, New York, Philadelphia, Iowa, Leavenworth City, Jefferson City. (15 pages), 1862 Sept 12
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