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From James H. Birch to Hamilton R. Gamble
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Description
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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.
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Object Type
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Letter
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From S.A. Routsong to Wife Ellen
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Description
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S.A. Routsong writes a letter to his wife, Ellen, on November 13 and 14, 1862. He describes recent travel to Iowa and assures her of his safety. He states that he has heard that William Clarke Quantrill is travelling South through Johnson and Bates counties “with the Militia hard after him of course”. He also mentions a rumor that “the New + Old Militia were fighting each other” in Jefferson City.
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Date
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November 13, 1862 - November 15, 1862
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Title
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State vs. Thomas Brown
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Description
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These documents, created between 1855 and 1856, relate to the Jackson County, Missouri court case State vs. Thomas Brown. Brown is accused of attempting to take four slaves out of Missouri with the intention of procuring their freedom. The slaves were caught in DeKalb County, Missouri in November 1855; a witness recounts that “Brown stated he took those Negroes for the love he had for them.” In a signed statement dated November 28, 1855, Thomas Brown pleads guilty to the charges.
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Object Type
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Legal Document
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Date
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November 25, 1855 - March 11, 1856
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Title
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Kansas and Nebraska 1856
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Description
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This color map, entitled “Kansas and Nebraska 1856,” was printed by J.G. Wells in New York.
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Object Type
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Map
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Date
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1856
