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A0575
Gibson, Charles (1825-1899).
Papers, 1829-1915. 1 box (approximately 100 items)
Charles Gibson was a nationally known lawyer from St. Louis. He was active in local city
politics. He was the commissioner of Lafayette Park, and he was the author of the acts of the
legislature that resulted in the establishment of Forest Park. He also drafted the act establishing
the land court in St. Louis and was one of the men who set on foot the movement resulting in the
building of the Southern Hotel. He married Miss Virginia Gamble, daughter of Archibald
Gamble.
Collection contains correspondence of Archibald Gamble to Hamilton Gamble in St. Louis;
incomplete copies of Charles Gibson’s diary (typed); correspondence of Gibson when in
Washington, D.C., regarding political issues, circa 1860s; act of 1874 establishing Forest Park;
and autobiography of Charles Gibson.
Cite as: Charles Gibson Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A2321
Gibson, George.
Papers, 1819 May-Oct 4 items
Collection contains four official military letters to Colonel George Gibson. (1) Letter signed
Robert Butler, Adjutant General’s Office, Nashville, to Colonel George Gibson, May 25, 1819:
“Enclosed is a copy of a communication just received from Gen. D. Bissell, which I think it
necessary to forward, for your information.” Postscript reads, “Our old general has been on the
brink of bidding us farewell, but is now fast mending–all friends well and no news.” (2) Letter
signed Robert Butler, Adjutant General’s Office, Nashville, to Colonel George Gibson, June 15,
1819, enclosing a communication from Colonel Chambers relating to the projected expedition up
the Missouri. Butler also states, “I hope the arrival of Col. Atkinson will give rise (under his
instructions) to a new state of things.” (3) Letter signed Colonel T. Chambers, Rifle Camp at Fort
Osage, to Colonel G. Gibson, commissary general, August 1, 1819, recommending that
Lieutenant Loring Palmer be promoted. (4) Letter signed Isaac Clark, Asst. Com. of Sub.
[Assistant Commissary of Subsistence], Belle Fontaine, to Colonel George Gibson, commissary
general of subsistence, Washington City, October 19, 1819, asking for instructions relative to
provision returns of soldiers of the Rifle Regiment. Also requests that some provision be made
for an additional allowance of fuel for the winter months.
Cite as: George Gibson Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A0576
Gibson, George Rutledge (1810-1885).
Diary, 1846-1848. 1 volume
George Rutledge Gibson was born in Christianburg, Virginia. Studied law in Vincennes,
Indiana. In 1844, moved to Independence, Missouri, and published the Independence Journal.
Later in 1844, moved to Weston, Missouri, and published the Weston Journal. At age 36, during
the Mexican War, he joined the Platte County infantry volunteers. After the war he remained in
Santa Fe and edited its first American newspaper, The Santa Fe Republican. Died in Woodland,
California.
Mexican War diary, with preface, and muster roll of Capt. Murphy's company. Volume
covers the march from Fort Leavenworth under Gen. Stephen W. Kearny to Santa Fe for the