Box 9
Container
Contains 202 Results:
Letter signed James H. Birch, Planters House, to Governor Gamble. Fearing that the tenor of the reply from Jefferson may be such that I will be unable to procure the arms your spoke, and that I may consequently go away in the morning without seeing you, I write to say that I can only excuse myself to those I came here to represent by satisfying them that I have done all I could and you will continue to do all you can to arm them. The guns, ammunition, etc., may be sent to my address [Cameron, Missouri] and I will be personally responsible for the legal disposition of any number not exceeding 500. Write me a day or so before they are shipped so that I can send the Plattsburg Company up to get them. I will arrange to guarantee their safe retention at that place until the Plattsburg Company goes up to receive them. Recommending my son James for appointment of Brigadier General. Individuals mentioned include James H. Birch, Jr. and Plattsburg Company. Places mentioned include Jefferson and Cameron Missouri. (2 pages), [1861 Aug?]
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 5
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?]
Letter signed James H. Birch, Planters Home, to Governor. Regarding James and the fact that it is being said he had been appointed your aid-de-camp. Alexander M. Woolfolk, a member of our convention from Livingston County, would constitute a most gentlemanly and efficient member of the same branch of your military household. Individuals mentioned include James Birch, Jr. and Alexander M. Woolfolk. Places mentioned include Livingston County. (1 page), 1861 Aug[?]
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 5
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[?]
Letter signed S.M. Wirt, Hudson, to John M. Glover, St. Louis. When I started here today I found some 200 of our Knox boys. [There is a] report that the secessionists have possession not only of Edina but Knox County, that they are now in force to the number of 2,000 strong. They have some 3 pieces of artillery certain, and some say 7 pieces of United States, and 4 home made. They have arrested some 40 citizens, among whom are Dr. Taylor and Joe H. Glover and others. Our boys found they were coming on in such force that they vacated the town about an hour before they took possession of it. I start down to Mexico on the morning train with dispatches for General Pope. I expect he will order those Iowa troops tendered by Colonel Bussey. Our boys will remain here until [order] is obtained from some source. I don’t think it would be sage for you to venture home. Individuals mentioned include Joe H. Glover, Dr. Taylor, Sam Agnew, Colonel [Cyrus] Bussey and General [John] Pope. Places mentioned include Edina, Knox County, Newark, Mexico and Iowa. (1 page), [1861?] Aug 1
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 5
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 1
Letter signed Thomas Allen, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Honorable H.R. Gamble, Governor of Missouri. Truly rejoicing in your being made Governor of Missouri. My heart will be with you in your patriotic efforts. The doings of the convention are precisely in accordance with my own views, promptly expressed in an article signed “Pettacus” published in the Missouri Republican, immediately after Jackson’s proclamation calling for 50,000 men. I trust that, with the help of Federal forces, you will soon be able to suppress domestic violence, and that will returning confidence in our government, we shall have a return of our usual prosperity. I am ready to return at any moment, if I can render any essential service in the support of your government, and expect to do so, at all events, very soon. (2 pages), 1861 Aug 1
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 5
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 1
Letter signed Edward Bates, Attorney General’s Office, to Honorable H.R. Gamble, Jefferson City. I rejoice at the wise course taken by the Missouri convention. I rejoice for the state at large, because I believe that internal peace and tranquility will soon be restored – and I rejoice for you personally, because I believe that you will be made the honored instrument of much good to our country. You, better than any extreme man, can tranquilize the state and thus enable the government to remove causes of irritation by withdrawing a large portion of its troops, for which there will be need elsewhere. The effect upon the general result will be great and will show itself plainly. The internal peace of Missouri and its security in the union – patent and acknowledged – will do more towards the suppression of the insurrection in the border states than 100,000 of our best men in the army. You see the prize before you – and God bless you in your efforts to win it. I shall look for proclamation from you every day – and probably a letter to the President. A recent opinion of mine, upon the powers of the president [of which I sent you a copy involving some high points of constitutional law, is much talked of in lego-political circles. Although many men have found it easier to denounce my opinion than to answer it, I risk my reputation upon the soundness of its main conclusions. By a letter, just now received from Dr. Halsey, I hear your family is well. Individuals mentioned include President and Dr. Halsey. (3 pages), 1861 Aug 2
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 5
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 2
Document signed J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters Western Department, to Governor Gamble. General Fremont requests that you make no appointments in the militia until he can write you. [Telegram via Missouri and Western Telegraph] (1 page), 1861 Aug 2
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 5
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 2
Letter signed A. Leonard, Fayette, to H.R. Gamble. Expresses congratulations for the prompt and bold action that removed Jackson and the members of the present legislature and also for the appointment of a provisional governor. Speaks of the responsibility of the position. Individuals mentioned include Jackson. Places mentioned include Missouri. (2 pages), 1861 Aug 2
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 5
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 2
Letter signed C. [Charles] Gibson, Atlantic City, to Governor Gamble, Uncle. I received your last letter just as I was leaving Washington, had already taken leave of Mr. Bates and bought my tickets. I was the more inclined to this course because I anticipated your election and I thought you recommendations would come with greater force when you were in office as the Union governor. I had, before receiving your letter, suggested to Mr. Bates my return to Washington in the contingency of the election by the convention of a good man to the office of governor. He said the administration was extremely anxious to bring matters to a condition in which the federal armies could be safely withdrawn. He did not seem fully to appreciate that many Missourians would serve faithfully as militiamen under the state government in supporting the laws, both federal and state, within the borders of the state, who would not enter the federal armies in this contest. I expect Mr. Bates to meet me either here or in Philadelphia shortly after the adjournment of Congress, when we intend visiting Colonel Van Allen of New York. I will then convene freely on the subject. I do not think the administration is inclined to force us all into the Republican Party, but many persons connected with it would like to do so. What I fear more than anything else is an attempt of the abolitionists to usurp the government and under the pretense of preserving the union and taking advantage of the passions inflamed by the war, to accomplish their hellish purposes. They know this would destroy all hopes of the Union by dividing the north and united the south to a man. I took occasion, on my last visit to Washington, to say to the President that Mr. Pomeroy of Kansas was doing us more injury by his abolition resolutions that Mr. Breckenridge was by his secession speeches. Mr. Bates, who was with me, joined heartily. During the next session of Congress I look for much trouble from these fanatics. As Governor of Missouri you can now represent with some force any outrages committed by our troops. I presume as a matter of course these representations should be first made to General Fremont, but if he does not correct them with nothing will give me greater pleasure than to represent in the strongest manner to the government at Washington the absolute necessity of punishing such offenses. I have done so as regards the shootings in the streets of St. Louis, but I was alone in my remonstrance and failed, except that I succeeded in getting Fremont stationed there. I fear the immediate presence of an immense army, army jobbers and contractors in and around Washington has localized the ideas of those in power, and so the importance of maintaining the government in distant parts is not fully appreciated. At least it appears to me this is the case regarding matters in Missouri. I am not interested in property in Norristown…too far from Washington, and as you will now be required by the constitution of Missouri to reside within the state, I suppose I will have to make some disposition of it. Individuals mentioned include Edward Bates, Colonel Van Allen, Congress, Pomeroy, General John C. Fremont, Breckenridge and President Lincoln. Places mentioned include Washington, St. Louis, Missouri and Norristown, Pennsylvania. (4 pages), 1861 Aug 2
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 5
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 2
Letter signed C. [Charles] Gibson, Atlantic City, to Governor Gamble, Uncle. I received your last letter just as I was leaving Washington, had already taken leave of Mr. Bates and bought my tickets. I was the more inclined to this course because I anticipated your election and I thought you recommendations would come with greater force when you were in office as the Union governor. I had, before receiving your letter, suggested to Mr. Bates my return to Washington in the contingency of the election by the convention of a good man to the office of governor. He said the administration was extremely anxious to bring matters to a condition in which the federal armies could be safely withdrawn. He did not seem fully to appreciate that many Missourians would serve faithfully as militiamen under the state government in supporting the laws, both federal and state, within the borders of the state, who would not enter the federal armies in this contest. I expect Mr. Bates to meet me either here or in Philadelphia shortly after the adjournment of Congress, when we intend visiting Colonel Van Allen of New York. I will then convene freely on the subject. I do not think the administration is inclined to force us all into the Republican Party, but many persons connected with it would like to do so. What I fear more than anything else is an attempt of the abolitionists to usurp the government and under the pretense of preserving the union and taking advantage of the passions inflamed by the war, to accomplish their hellish purposes. They know this would destroy all hopes of the Union by dividing the north and united the south to a man. I took occasion, on my last visit to Washington, to say to the President that Mr. Pomeroy of Kansas was doing us more injury by his abolition resolutions that Mr. Breckenridge was by his secession speeches. Mr. Bates, who was with me, joined heartily. During the next session of Congress I look for much trouble from these fanatics. . . ., 1861 Aug 2
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 5
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 2
. . . .As Governor of Missouri you can now represent with some force any outrages committed by our troops. I presume as a matter of course these representations should be first made to General Fremont, but if he does not correct them with nothing will give me greater pleasure than to represent in the strongest manner to the government at Washington the absolute necessity of punishing such offenses. I have done so as regards the shootings in the streets of St. Louis, but I was alone in my remonstrance and failed, except that I succeeded in getting Fremont stationed there. I fear the immediate presence of an immense army, army jobbers and contractors in and around Washington has localized the ideas of those in power, and so the importance of maintaining the government in distant parts is not fully appreciated. At least it appears to me this is the case regarding matters in Missouri. I am not interested in property in Norristown…too far from Washington, and as you will now be required by the constitution of Missouri to reside within the state, I suppose I will have to make some disposition of it. Individuals mentioned include Edward Bates, Colonel Van Allen, Congress, Pomeroy, General John C. Fremont, Breckenridge and President Lincoln. Places mentioned include Washington, St. Louis, Missouri and Norristown, Pennsylvania. (4 pages), 1861 Aug 2
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 5
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 2