From James H. Birch to Hamilton R. Gamble

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Title: From James H. Birch to Hamilton R. Gamble
Creator: James H. Birch
Description: This letter, ca. August 1861, is from James H. Birch at Planter's House to Missouri Gov. Hamilton R. Gamble. Birch says that Gamble may send arms for the Plattsburg Company to his personal address in Cameron, Missouri, and he will ensure their "legal disposition." Birch also seeks military appointments from Gamble for himself and his son.
Local Subject: Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Missouri military units (Union)
Presidential Election of 1860, Secession, and the War's Commencement
Surviving a Guerrilla War
People: James H. Birch
Hamilton R Gamble
Geographic Subject: Clinton County, Missouri
Dekalb County, Missouri
Object Type: Letter
Owning Organization: Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center
Location: Gamble Papers, B.91 f.5 Aug. 1-5, 1861
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