Box 9
Container
Contains 202 Results:
Letter signed H.R. Gamble, Executive Department, to Major General J.C. Fremont. It would give him pleasure to comply with the request that he appoint the gentleman to the designated office, but his power to appoint military officers is narrowly limited. Has no power to appoint Brigadiers. Will be glad to appoint the offices of Adjutant and Quarter Master General. Explains low salaries attached to these offices. The books and papers of the Adjutant General’s office have been taken away or destroyed so there are many difficulties to be overcome in organizing the militia under the constitution and laws of the state. Places mentioned include St. Louis. [True Copy] (4 pages), 1861 Aug 6
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
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 6
Letter signed G.C. Broadhead, Columbia, Missouri, to Honorable H.R. Gamble. I had been employed for several years as assistant geologist, for which I have received my pay up to the 31st of last December. Since then I have not been paid and have been told by the auditor that he is not authorized to pay me, and that I could not receive anything until after the November election. I believe other state officers have recently been paid. Have you any authority to order this to be paid, and can you do so? (2 pages), 1861 Aug 7
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
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 7
Letter signed James H. Birch, Plattsburg, to Governor Gamble. The great body of secessionists are opposed to the action of the convention. Men who voted against us in February will vote for us up on the names we were permitted to fill provisionally. A call has been issued for a county meeting on the last Saturday of this month regarding the conflict. I have been informed that in Liberty Moss made a speech on Monday concerning the prevailing excitement; the death of Lightner, etc. The papers have just brought the news of Lyon’s fight with McCullough on Friday. The “Committee of Safety” will be organizaed in this county without opposition. This was agreed to after the mail came in with Pope’s orders. Individuals mentioned include Moss, Lightner, Ben McCullough [McCulloch], Pope, Committee of Safety and Cameron. Places mentioned include Liberty and [Clinton] County. (3 pages), 1861 Aug 8
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
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 8
Letter signed L.W. Burris, Liberty, to Honorable H.R. Gamble, Jefferson City. I wish to suggest that a stop be made to the military authorities restricting steamboats on the Missouri River. The restrictions hinder the farmers from getting their salt, sugar, coffee and other necessities. I am fearful it will operate against the Union parts in the state. I am engaged in manufacturing ball rope and have considerable hands that I could draw the money for from Messrs. Alexander Newcomb & Co. in St. Louis if I could ship by the first of September. I am in hopes you may be able to restore peace in my native state. I was a member of the General Assembly from Clay County and was an eye witness to all the rascality of Fort Jackson and parts. I have been reading the history as given by Mr. Welch of Johnson County, of the passage of the obnoxious laws that the convention annulled and I can endorse every word Welch said. The course pursued by some of the Federal troops is making secessionists every day. The shooting of such men as James Lightner of Lexington and the searching of private homes, drawers and trunks, where there is no need for suspicion is causing uneasiness in the minds of loyal citizens. If this searching of Union men could be stopped it should be done. I hope you may be sustained in your efforts by an overwhelming majority the first Monday in November. While I am in favor of southern institutions I want to see this government sustained. Individuals mentioned include Alexander Newcomb & Co., Mr. Welch and James Lightner. Places mentioned include Missouri River, St. Louis, Clay County, Johnson County and Lexington. (3 pages), 1861 Aug 8
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
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 8
Letter signed John S. Phelps, Washington City, to [Governor H.R. Gamble]. I arrived here last night and immediately conferred with the President concerning invasion by troops from Arkansas, and other invasions which are threatened. I suggested it was his duty to repel the invasion of our state and to suppress insurrections which might occur in our state, and if you should call out troops for this purpose, would the Government defray the expense? Individuals mentioned include President [Abraham Lincoln] and General Nathaniel Lyon. Places mentioned include Southwest Missouri and Arkansas. (4 pages), 1861 Aug 8
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
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 8
Letter signed C. Gibson, Morristown, to Governor H.R. Gamble [His uncle]. Aunt Caroline is very uneasy about him [Gamble] and inclined to go out to Missouri to be with him. Encloses a letter from Mr. Bates. Has just written him a letter insisting that the Missouri Militia could be organized if the Government would furnish arms. Thinks Colonel Easton could organize one or two regiments of State Militia in St. Louis. Has protested to Mr. Bates against the recent order of General Pope as unwise. Lists his reasons. Thinks the best plan is for Gamble to appoint committees of Public Safety in all the counties. “Your position is extremely delicate and important not only to Missouri but to the Nation. Jackson will be sure to make war upon you.” Individuals mentioned include Aunt Caroline, Mr. Bates, Colonel A.R. Easton, General Pope, General Fremont, Jackson, General Lyon and General T. L. Price. Places mentioned include Missouri, St. Louis, Washington and Camp Jackson. (8 pages), 1861 Aug 8
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
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 8
Letter signed Thomas A. Scott, Acting Secretary of War, War Department, to Honorable John S. Phelps, Springfield, Missouri. By direction of the President I am authorized to accept from you five (5) regiments of infantry and one (1) regiment of cavalry, for six (6) months, or such longer period, not exceeding the duration of the war, as the respective regiments may be enlisted for. The several regiments to be rady for marching orders within sixty days from this date. You will promptly advice Adjutant General Thomas the earliest day at which your regiments will be ready for mustering, and he will issue the necessary instructions to muster by companies and to enlist his men. Your requisitions for arms and equipment should be made to Quarter Master General Meigs, and General Ripley, Chief of Bureau of Ordinance. Individuals mentioned include John Rodgers Meigs and James Wolfe Ripley. (2 pages), 1861 Aug 8
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
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 8
Letter signed John S. Phelps, Washington, to Governor H.R. Gamble. Has the honor to enclose his instructions from the Secretary of War with respect to raising five regiments of infantry and one regiment of cavalry. Individuals mentioned include Colonel McChesy [?]. Places mentioned include Linn Creek. (2 pages and envelope), 1861 Aug 9
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
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 9
Letter signed Isaac H. Sturgeon, St. Louis, to Governor H.R. Gamble. Suggesting that you appoint Major J. McKinstry a Brigadier General in the militia of Missouri and tender his services to the general government through Colonel Fremont. General Gremont will accept and order Major McKinstry mustered into the serves of the United States. Major McKinstry said he will accept no compensation from the state. It will come from the United States. If you think favorably of the matter permit me to suggest that you send a messenger with a note to him at his quarters on the corner of 4th and Washington Avenue, the lot on which Colonel Brant’s old residence stood, asking him to call. Individuals mentioned include Justus Major McKinstry, Colonel John C. Fremont, Missouri Militia and Colonel [Joshua B.] Brant. Places mentioned include Fourth and Washington. (2 pages), 1861 Aug 9
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
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 9
Letter signed J.M. Barrett, Georgetown, Missouri, to H.R. Gamble. Accompanying this are some United States prisoners, convoyed to Jefferson City for trial, W.W. Jones and W. and E. Wood of this place. You can and I hope will exert some influence in their behalf. Their fault is slight indeed, in comparison to what they may suffer. They are gentlemen, wealthy and esteemed citizens of this county, and if they are harshly dealt with, I fear, result injuriously to the cause of the Union and peace. [Note on back of letter: Discharged.] Individuals mentioned include W.W. Jones and W. and E. Wood. (2 pages), 1861 Aug 9
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
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 9