Letter signed J.M. Schofield, Springfield, Mo., to H.R. Gamble, September 24, 1862
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- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Letter signed J.M. Schofield, Brig. Genl., Springfield, Mo., to Gov. H.R. Gamble. I have just received information of the new arrangement of this department and of the assignment of Genl. Curtis to the command. I therefore ask to be relieved of this command. It will involve the relinquishment of my general command of the State Militia. I regret these changes but see no alternative. I cannot willingly consent to retain command of the Mo. District under the present arrangement, nor would it be for the good of the service. This part of Mo. and the army operating in it must for some time to come be independent of the local commander of the northern part of the state. The arrangement is sufficiently humiliating to me at least. However, I am willing to sacrifice my personal feelings to do what is best for the country. Individuals mentioned include Brig. Genl. [Samuel R.] Curtis. (4 pages), 1862 Sept 24
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