Draft of letter of H.R. Gamble, St. Louis, to Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, July 13, 1863
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- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Letter signed H.R. Gamble, St. Louis, to Abraham Lincoln. Calls the publication of Lincoln’s letter to Gen. Schofield of May 27th “a most wanton and unmerited insult.” “When the President of the United States in an official communication undertakes to characterize me, the Governor of a loyal state, as the head of a faction in that State, an answer is demanded at my hand.” Says that the charge is untrue and goes on to recite all that he has done in behalf of the Union. “Occupying the position which I reluctantly accepted at the call of my state, animated by no desire but for the restoration of the Union and the prosperity of my county, I am obliged to say to you that your insult published over the land was most undeserved and in our relations most unbecoming your station.” Individuals mentioned include Major Gen. Schofield, Gen. Curtis. Places mentioned include Missouri, St. Louis. (8 pages, clipping), 1863 July 13
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