Box 8
Container
Contains 153 Results:
Letter signed C. Gibson, Jefferson City, to Honorable Hamilton R. Gamble. Since my arrival here I have been constantly employed in trying to ascertain the sentiments of the members of all parties here. The Whig platform gives very general satisfaction to everybody except the antis, who violently oppose it. There are also three or four Whigs who may possibly quit the camp. Our delegation had acted very badly in regard to the senatorship before I arrive. In the caucus, which was quite stormy, your name and Mr. Bates was collateral mentioned, and Mr. Rannals forthwith said that St. Louis did not claim the senator. The others acquiesced and when I arrived the thing seemed to be conclusively settled against me in every way. It was with no little difficulty that I obtained the letter to Mr. Bates, copied by Mr. Breckenridge from one I wrote myself. I intended to enclose it to you but it was already sealed up by him when he gave it to me a few moments ago. The answer it is supposed, will cut some figure here. It is an extremely delicate matter for me to make any suggestions to Mr. B. or you, but I would suggest, as I have already done, that his approval of the platform but not too pointed or decided. Mr. Bates’ answer will be read in caucus. He will occupy a position to give some wholesome counsel which I think will be listened to with great attention. Almost all the Whigs love and honor him, but still his acceptance would be a perfect fire brand. We got Doniphan to sign the letter and then he backed out. I wish I were in the legislature so I could hand him the letter publicly [for all this is secret] and upon his refusal denounce him at once. I would commence a new system of tactics. As it is I keep altogether underground, for reasons that you will appreciate. Nobody suspects me. I am pretty clear no election at all will be had, and I am sure no St. Louis man can get it, even with the aid of Mr. B. Mr. Rannals is no true friend of anybody’s in my opinion. Individuals mentioned include Whigs, Rannals, Breckenridge, Bates and Doniphan. (4 pages), 1854 Jan 2
Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers consist of deeds, early land grants, surveys, a St. Louis court docket book (1816-1833), bills of sale, legal papers regarding land ownership and business agreements, letters pertaining to causes of the Civil War, letters regarding the raising of a state militia, correspondence with political and military leaders, account books and receipts.
Papers pertaining to land cases include deeds from French and Spanish ownership...
Dates:
1854 Jan 2
Letter signed John Garland, Brid. General, Department New Mexico, Albuquerque, to Colonel S. Thomas, Army Headquarters. [Copy] The Indians, Apaches and Utahs, have managed to combine a force of 250 warriors, and unexpectedly attacked a company of dragoons 60 strong about 25 miles from Fernandez de Taos under the command of Lieutenant J.W. Davidson, and succeeded after a desperate conflict in overwhelming it. Lieutenant Davidson and assistant Surgeon Magruder, both wounded, returned from the field of battle with about 17 men, most of them wounded. Lieutenant Davidson has given evidence of soldiership in the highest degree creditable to him. To have sustained a deadly contest of 3 hours duration, when he was so greatly outnumbered, and then to have retired with the fragment of a company crippled up, is amazing and calls for the admiration of every true soldier. Individuals mentioned include the Apaches, Utahs, Lieutenant J.W. Davidson and Assistant Surgeon Magruder. Places mentioned include Fernandez de Taos. (2 pages), 1854 Apr 1
Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers consist of deeds, early land grants, surveys, a St. Louis court docket book (1816-1833), bills of sale, legal papers regarding land ownership and business agreements, letters pertaining to causes of the Civil War, letters regarding the raising of a state militia, correspondence with political and military leaders, account books and receipts.
Papers pertaining to land cases include deeds from French and Spanish ownership...
Dates:
1854 Apr 1
Letter signed [Mrs.] M.E. Sibley, St. Louis, to Judge H.R. Gamble, St. Louis. Is trying to obtain donations for “Linden Wood Female College” and sends him the subscription book. “It is the cause of our Lord and Master.” Places mentioned include Linden Wood Female College. (2 pages), 1854 May 24
Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers consist of deeds, early land grants, surveys, a St. Louis court docket book (1816-1833), bills of sale, legal papers regarding land ownership and business agreements, letters pertaining to causes of the Civil War, letters regarding the raising of a state militia, correspondence with political and military leaders, account books and receipts.
Papers pertaining to land cases include deeds from French and Spanish ownership...
Dates:
1854 May 24
H.R. Gamble account with Finley & Dougherty for carriage repairs., 1854 Aug 28
Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers consist of deeds, early land grants, surveys, a St. Louis court docket book (1816-1833), bills of sale, legal papers regarding land ownership and business agreements, letters pertaining to causes of the Civil War, letters regarding the raising of a state militia, correspondence with political and military leaders, account books and receipts.
Papers pertaining to land cases include deeds from French and Spanish ownership...
Dates:
1854 Aug 28
Letter signed J.C. Paige, St. Louis County, to Dear Uncle. Discussion of farming. (3 pages), 1854 Sept 1
Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers consist of deeds, early land grants, surveys, a St. Louis court docket book (1816-1833), bills of sale, legal papers regarding land ownership and business agreements, letters pertaining to causes of the Civil War, letters regarding the raising of a state militia, correspondence with political and military leaders, account books and receipts.
Papers pertaining to land cases include deeds from French and Spanish ownership...
Dates:
1854 Sept 1
Letter signed B.B. Meeker, St. Anthony, Minnesota, to Honorable H.R. Gamble. Has bought two lots for Gamble, one from Captain Monroe and one from Martin McCloud. Expresses the hope “that Mrs. G. will one day behold from a cottage on them the beauties and grandeurs of St. Anthony.” Individuals mentioned include Captain Monroe, Martin McCloud and Mrs. G. Places mentioned include California. (2 pages), 1854 Oct 7
Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers consist of deeds, early land grants, surveys, a St. Louis court docket book (1816-1833), bills of sale, legal papers regarding land ownership and business agreements, letters pertaining to causes of the Civil War, letters regarding the raising of a state militia, correspondence with political and military leaders, account books and receipts.
Papers pertaining to land cases include deeds from French and Spanish ownership...
Dates:
1854 Oct 7
Letter s igned Thomas T. Gantt, to Honorable H.R. Gamble. The enclosed citation and writ of error. Want your allowance and signature in order to entitle me to the record of the case, indicated in the enclosed papers. I won’t wait on you for the purpose of obtaining them, but being lame and scarcely able to do so—and besides the papers will themselves tell their own story. By signed and returning them though the p.o. you will greatly oblige. (2 pages), 1854 Oct 10
Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers consist of deeds, early land grants, surveys, a St. Louis court docket book (1816-1833), bills of sale, legal papers regarding land ownership and business agreements, letters pertaining to causes of the Civil War, letters regarding the raising of a state militia, correspondence with political and military leaders, account books and receipts.
Papers pertaining to land cases include deeds from French and Spanish ownership...
Dates:
1854 Oct 10
Letter signed Thomas H. Benton, Washington City. Your letter on the subject of the West Point cadetship for you son is just received, and is one of several that I have received on the same subject from others in behalf of sons or relatives. As the administration considers such an appointment as in some sort of belonging to the members, I have left the nomination open in my own mind until necessary to make it, before which I will be able to see you. I start for St. Louis on the 9th ins. to remain there for a fortnight. (2 pages), 1854 Nov 6
Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers consist of deeds, early land grants, surveys, a St. Louis court docket book (1816-1833), bills of sale, legal papers regarding land ownership and business agreements, letters pertaining to causes of the Civil War, letters regarding the raising of a state militia, correspondence with political and military leaders, account books and receipts.
Papers pertaining to land cases include deeds from French and Spanish ownership...
Dates:
1854 Nov 6
Letter signed William Carson, City of Jefferson, Missouri, to H.R. Gamble. Lengthy discussion of politics, adjournment of the Senate. I have a project which I intend to present to the Legislature to promote education in our state, about which I should like to confer with you. Individuals mentioned include Whigs, Paschall, Colonel George W. Goode, [Conrad C.?] Ziegler, William Moseley, W.P. Darnes, Honorable Edward Bates, William Gentry, Legislature, Major [James S.?] Rollins and Colonel [Alexander W.?] Doniphan. (4 pages), 1854 Dec
Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers consist of deeds, early land grants, surveys, a St. Louis court docket book (1816-1833), bills of sale, legal papers regarding land ownership and business agreements, letters pertaining to causes of the Civil War, letters regarding the raising of a state militia, correspondence with political and military leaders, account books and receipts.
Papers pertaining to land cases include deeds from French and Spanish ownership...
Dates:
1854 Dec
Petition, Charles S. Hempstead versus Wilson, administrator Thomas Hempstead and John Biddle. Estate issue. [Copy] Individuals mentioned include Charles S. Hempstead, John D. Wilson, John Biddle and Thomas Hempstead., after 1854 Dec
Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers consist of deeds, early land grants, surveys, a St. Louis court docket book (1816-1833), bills of sale, legal papers regarding land ownership and business agreements, letters pertaining to causes of the Civil War, letters regarding the raising of a state militia, correspondence with political and military leaders, account books and receipts.
Papers pertaining to land cases include deeds from French and Spanish ownership...
Dates:
after 1854 Dec