Daniel B. Gale Papers
Scope and Contents
The papers consist of letters written to Daniel Gale from friends and family. The letters also include those written by Ella Gale, Daniel's daughter, to her brothers; letters written to Daniel's two other sons, Theodore and Arthur; and letters written to Ella, her husband, and their sons. The letters contain both personal information and business information about the family store Greeley & Gale. The letters contain several examples of thoughts and opinions about the Civil War from both the Northern and the Southern perspectives. Other interesting items in the collection include a registration card to Charles W. Barstow, dated 1917, for the American Protective League and a draft registration certificate for Edward H. Barstow, dated 1918. The penmanship book of Theodore Freeley Gale dated 1860 contains essays about the state of the nation and opinions on what should be done. One letter from William H. Howard dated July 22, 1862, discusses the naval skirmishes the J.P. Jackson experienced with the southern navy. In it, he provides a brief glimpse into the life of the navy in New Orleans during this time.
Dates
- 1823-1926
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
For permission to publish, quote from, or reproduce material in this collection, please contact the Archives Reference Desk at archives@mohistory.org. Copyright restrictions may apply. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.
Biographical Sketch
Daniel Bailey Gale was born on March 30, 1816, in Salisbury, New Hampshire. His siblings included John Gale, Jacob Gale, Peter O. Gale, and Amos Gale. Daniel married Caroline E. Pettingill of Salisbury, New Hampshire, in 1842. They had five children: Charles (died young in 1843), Theodore Freeley (1844-1865), Ella (b. 1848), Arthur (b. 1853), and Mary (b. 1848), who was adopted from New Hampshire. Daniel B. Gale founded one of the most well-known grocery stores in St. Louis, Greeley & Gale, in 1834 with a friend of his from New Hampshire, Carlos S. Greeley. Many of his early letters consisted of business transactions such as the sale of wine. Daniel Gale's daughter Ella married Charles W. Barstow (b. 1838) of Boston, Massachusetts, on October 19, 1869. Charles was a Civil War veteran and served with distinction at Goldsboro, Kingston, and Plymouth. Ella and Charles had six children: Ted G. (cattleman out West), Charles W. (Warrie) Jr. (soldier), Calla (died young), Daniel G. (proprietor of St. Louis Grocer and General Merchant), Edward H., and Jessamine. Charles W. Barstow, Jr. was a Captain of Co. M. First Infantry N.G.M. and a Captain of Co. M. 1st Missouri Volunteer Infantry. He was recommended for 2nd Lieutenant for the regular Army in 1899. Daniel Gale's son Arthur married Stella Honey, the daughter of Horace A. Honey. They had four children: Leone C., Arthur H. Jr., Grace, and Margaret.
Extent
1.1 Cubic Feet ( (2 boxes, 2 volumes))
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The letters are arranged chronologically.
Physical and Technical Requirements
There are no physical or technical restrictions.
Donor Information
Donated in 1962.
Processing Information
Processed by Jennifer Roach, July 20-23, 2005.
- Title
- Inventory of Daniel B. Gale Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- EAD by Jaime Bourassa using ArchivesSpace
- Date
- 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository