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Box 10

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Contains 215 Results:

Letter signed C. Gibson, Washington, to Uncle [Gov. Gamble]. Mr. Stoddard informed me that the President had mailed his reply to the Radicals, but he declined to give any copy out here. I presume that he dont want it published here first as that might give it more the colouring of a national matter than if it first appeared in Missouri. I have been there several times for a reply to your demand but he has been bedeviled by matters in the War Department. The principal talk is about Chase’s attempts to oust the President & about Mead’s retrog[r]ade movement to Centreville. Individuals mentioned include Mr. Stoddard, The President, Chase, Mead. Places mentioned include Missouri, Centreville. (2 pages), 1863 Oct 13

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 12
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: 1863 Oct 13

Letter signed Brig. Genl. O. Guitar, to Gov. H.R. Gamble. Regarding headline in today’s “Democrat” entitled “The Rebel Invasion and What It Means.” Certainly a more incendiary and treasonable article could not be concerted. Will Genl. Schofield’s order be or will that Fountain of Treason be allowed to go on disseminating its prison broadcast over the state. (1 page), 1863 Oct 13

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 12
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: 1863 Oct 13

Letter of A. Lincoln, Washington, to Hamilton R. Gamble. It did not appear to me that the domestic violence you apprehend was very imminent. My direction to Genl. Schofield embraces very nearly the extent of my power to repress it. At the beginning of our present troubles, the regularly installed State officers of Missouri, taking sides with the rebellion, were forced to give way to the provisional State government, at the head of which you stand. [Discusses powers of the Provisional Government in Missouri, his attitude, powers regarding it.] Individuals mentioned include Genl. Schofield. Places mentioned include Missouri., 1863 Oct 19

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 13
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: 1863 Oct 19

Letter of J.M. Schofield, St. Louis, to Abraham Lincoln. In compliance with as much of your instructions, dated October 1st, as directs me to report my opinion upon the availability for good of the Enrolled Militia of Missouri, I have the honor to submit the following. [Detailed report.] Individuals mentioned include General Grant. Places mentioned include St. Louis, Missouri, Jefferson City, Arkansas. (6 pages, contemporary copy), 1863 Oct 20

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 14
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: 1863 Oct 20

Letter signed Maj. Fred R. Poole, Cape Girardeau, 2nd Cav. M.S.M., to Gov. H.R. Gamble. Letter of resignation. (2 pages), 1863 Oct 20

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 14
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: 1863 Oct 20

Letter signed John Sheridan, St. Louis, to Hon. H.R. Gamble. Writes in behalf of the citizens of Saline County who desire a chance at the polls to throw their weight in the scale of Conservatism. Complains of the action of Major Kelly “a Radical of the rankest character” who is doing much to indirectly interfere with the election at the polls. Individuals mentioned include Gen. John M. Schofield, [Col. George H.?] Hall, Major [George K.?] Kelly, Scott, [Genl. James H.] Jim Lane. Places mentioned include County of Saline, Missouri, St. Louis, Miami, Saline Cty, Marshall. (4 pages), 1863 Oct 27

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 14
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: 1863 Oct 27

Letter signed Genl. J.M. Schofield, St. Louis, to Gov. [Gamble]. Concerning resignations, regulations, etc. of the M.S.M. Referring to several Orders. Posing the question of the command of the M.S.M….the President or the Gov. of Mo. Individuals mentioned include James H. Lockett, President of the U.S. Subjects mentioned include Order #96, Order #417, Order #200. (3 pages), 1863 Oct 29

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 14
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: 1863 Oct 29

Letter signed M.A. Cornyn, New York, to Gov. Gamble. Recommending Maj. Benteen to be my brother’s successor. (2 pages), 1863 Nov 2

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 14
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: 1863 Nov 2

Correspondence from John Aull, Lexington, and from A. Comingo, St. Louis, to Gov. Gamble regarding Aull’s state of myopia, and of his allegiance to the Union cause. Statements from three doctors proving Aull’s eye condition. Individuals mentioned include John Aull, Gov. Hamilton R. Gamble, Dr. F. Cooly, Wm. P. Boulward M.D., W.W. Higgins M.D., J.F. Atkinson M.D., A. Comingo. Places mentioned include Lexington, Mo. (3 items), 1863 Nov 2-7

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 14
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: 1863 Nov 2-7

Document signed Vaughan. Lieuts. Kessinger of Co. G., and Rogers of Co. L. Capt. Johnson of Co. S. requires watching and tho’ he did not vote in the election, the complexion of his Co. shows how his influence was exerted. Both the Lieuts. above named are members of a secret organization, whose ends are presumed to be treasonable to the State Govt. Individuals mentioned include [Richard C.] Vaughan, Lieut. Kessinger, Lieut. Rogers, Capt. Johnson. (1 page), 1863 Nov 3

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 14
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: 1863 Nov 3