Box 9
Container
Contains 202 Results:
Letter signed C. [Charles] Gibson, Philadelphia, to Governor H.R. Gamble [Uncle]. I have been waiting here just a week for Mr. Bates. I received a note from him today he will be here Thursday, but did not say whether any of his family will come with him. The news from Missouri fills me with grief. I feel both downhearted and indignant. The condition is attributable to the policy pursued by government agents in Missouri and to the neglect of Missouri matters in Washington. Immediately after the battle of Bull Run I appealed to Washington to send reinforcements to Missouri, but they did not see beyond the District of Columbia. Perhaps the battle of Springfield has lengthened their vision. I see by the journals that General Fremont had a flag boat for himself, and I understand privately he rides about St. Louis in a coach and four. As soon as I saw General Pope’s order for levying contributions from counties I wrote to Washington protesting against it. I see he is enforcing it in Palmyra. I earnestly hope I may be mistaken, that his course may not embitter the quarrel, and will restore tranquility to that region. I will confess my great surprise if it does operate well. I see General Fremont has ordered the organization of five regiments of Home Guards. The appointment of the officers of these regiments is a matter that properly belongs to you. . . ., 1861 Aug 19
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 8
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:
1861 Aug 19
. . . .The Governors in all the loyal states appoint certain officers in their regiments and you should be allowed to do the same in Missouri. Mr. Cameron is actuated, I think, in all his operation more by the love of self than of country and he wants to put all his friends in the places of the Government. I hope you will lose no time in asking the President for a public recognition of your Government, by giving you the choice of the offices in the Missouri Regiments. Send me a copy of your application and I will see that it gets before the Cabinet. I have written Mr. Bates several letters on Missouri but he has sent no detailed reply, probably because he expects to join me in a few days. Please give me a statement of your ideas so I may work more effectually for you in Washington. Individuals mentioned include Bates, General John C. Fremont, General Pope, Cameron, Missouri Regiments and Cabinet. Places mentioned include Washington, Missouri, Bull Run, Spring Field, St. Louis and District of Columbia. (6 pages), 1861 Aug 19
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 8
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:
1861 Aug 19
Telegram signed Edward Bates, Washington, to Governor Gamble, Jefferson City. There is a petition for the pardon of three Missourians who confess being in arms against the Government and profess repentance and wish to return to true allegiance. They are recommended by good Union men. It is not good policy to pardon them? They are not yet convicted. [Via Missouri and Western Telegraph] (1 page), 1861 Aug 19
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 8
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:
1861 Aug 19
Document signed W.A. Hall, St. Louis, James O. Broadhead, Robert Holmes, J.T. Tindall, J.D. Foster and N.W. Turner, to Governor Gamble. We will take the appointment of Ferdinand Meyer as one of the Police Commissioners of this city as a personal favor. [Via Missouri and Western Telegraph] (1 page), 1861 Aug 21
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 8
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:
1861 Aug 21
Letter signed A.W. Morrison, North of the River, to H.R. Gamble, Provisional Governor of Missouri. The accumulation of troops in the city and the great excitement occasioned by the dead and wounded being brought in yesterday has caused my wife to be overcome. I am compelled to take her out of the city and have crossed the river in a skift. I have instructed my son to bring my carriage and horses over and I will return in a day or two to attend to my business. Please hand the package of gold to Mr. Dunscomb who is my deputy. Individuals mentioned include Preston Morrison and Dunscomb. (1 page), 1861 Aug 21
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 8
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:
1861 Aug 21
Letter signed J.O. Davis, Fayette, to Governor Gamble. Comment on the action of the convention, the battle at Springfield in this portion of Missouri…if the rebellious army could be run out of the state before the November election it would likely cause reaction. The great error for Missouri was the failure of the administration to sustain General Lyon at Springfield. After the Boonville affair, and the rebellious faction were driven to the border of Arkansas, that ground should by all means have been held. What is my friend and your brother-in-law Mr. Bates, doing? He knows the geography and situation of that part of Missouri. It seems to me the President of the late convention should postpone the election till the first Monday of August, 1862, unless there is a cooling of the blood of the people. I can speak only for this portion of the state…but see the old conservative county of Boone! C.F. Jackson was declared a candidate for Governor before the members of your convention got home. We do not want to see another Middlesex election, Jackson being Wilkes. We do not see here how you are to decline what seems to be the universal desire of Union men, even if you resigned your place a month after election. W.P. Hall would do after the election was gained by you, and you, he and Oliver will have to be the ticket whenever the election does come off. Numbers are going from here and north of here to join the rebel army. Messrs. Jackson, Clark and Price have all resided and are well known and popular here. The firing on the Steamer White Cloud was in this county between Arrow Rock and Glasgow, mentioned in the Republican. Individuals mentioned include General Nathanial Lyons, Edward Bates, President, Claiborne F. Jackson, Wilkes, Clark, Price, Steamer White Cloud, Republican, W.P. Hall and Oliver. Places mentioned include Springfield, Boonville, Arrow Rock and Glasgow. (4 pages), 1861 Aug 22
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 8
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:
1861 Aug 22
Letter signed J.G. Chiles, Union, Missouri. Praying for peace and for the release of our fellow citizens held in custody by Captain Maupin of this county; mistreatment of the men, especially Mr. Nickerson. Individuals mentioned include Captain Maupin and Nickerson. (3 pages), 1861 Aug 23
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 8
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:
1861 Aug 23
Letter signed H.S. Turner, St. Louis, to H.R. Gamble. Dr McKellops of this city came to my house in the county this morning, and informed me a warrant for his arrest had been issued by the Provost Marshall. He declares he has committed no political offense and that he is perfectly willing to meet his accusers if arraigned upon any such charge. At the same time he is unwilling to trust h imself in the hands of the Provost Marshall, who, he thinks, has a personal pique against him. He is willing to take an oath of allegiance. His only desire seems to be, to be permitted to return without molestation to his family and to his business. I have just come to the city hoping to find you at Barnum’s, with the view of making personal appreciation to you to interest yourself in his behalf. May I request you to write General Fremont or the Provost Marshall Major McKinstry, suggesting that Dr. McKellops be permitted to return to this city, and that he is entitled to protection from arrest under the terms of your proclamation issued early in this month. Individuals mentioned include Dr. Henry J. McKellops, Major McKinstry and General John C. Fremont. (2 pages), 1861 Aug 24
Item — Box: 9, 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:
1861 Aug 24
Letter signed Horace L. Singleton, Chillicothe, Missouri, to Honorable H.R. Gamble. As minister of a congregation of 2nd Presbyterians I address a few lines to you. I wish to know whether the Federal Government in this state is required to respect that portion of your proclamation relating to the return of state troops to their homes. Some of the men, among them members of my church, have returned from the state army with unconditional discharges from services, and come into town without arms. Since their arrival the Home Guards, under the orders of Colonel Williams of the Iowa 2nd Regiment, have been searching for them with the purpose of arresting them. Thus, for the second time they are driven away from their homes and families. Is it possible for these men to remain at home unmolested or must they take the alternative of going back to arms? If the Home Guards persist the citizens of this county [may become] secessionists by the cause of the Government troops. Individuals mentioned include Second Presbyterians, Home Guards and Colonel Williams. (2 pages), 1861 Aug 26
Item — Box: 9, 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:
1861 Aug 26
Letter from [Hamilton R. Gamble], Jefferson City, to Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States. Explains the situation in Missouri since the deposing of the late Governor Jackson and the appointment of the author to fill the executive office until an election is held in November. Stresses the fact that the Treasury of the state is bankrupts and the militia without any organization whatever. Has not effected any general organization of the militia for fear that he should collect a large portion of men hostile to the Union. Is attempting to gather a force for the purpose of maintaining the peace of the state and the security of its citizens. Believes it the government’s constitutional duty to bear the expense incurred in organizing, arming and supporting troops to suppress the rebellion. Speaks of the officiousness of the Home Guards, and the antagonism created by government troops brought in from other states with no proper knowledge of the situation in Missouri. “If it were possible to subject the military in action upon unarmed citizens to any control of a civil officer or of a body of civilians much of the cause of present complaint would be removed.” Says that Missouri “has become the theatre of a desolating war and is in danger of assuming an attitude of hostility to the Union.” Individuals mentioned include Claiborne F. Jackson. Places mentioned include Missouri. (10 pages and envelope) [Copy], 1861 Aug 26
Item — Box: 9, 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:
1861 Aug 26