Briefly discusses the prospects for emancipation in Missouri. Transcription Senate Chamber Dec 16. 1863 My Dear Sir A bill was passed by the late State Convention for prospective Emancipation to take effect[?] some years hence. It has not proved to be satisfactory to the people however: the late State Election pronounced in favor of immediate Emancipation & there is now before the legislature a proposition to call a new convention to Effect that End. It will probably be done ? at least such are my advices[?] from Mo. Enclosed I send you some remarks that may throw some light on the situation
Briefly discusses the prospects for emancipation in Missouri. Transcription Senate Chamber Dec 16. 1863 My Dear Sir A bill was passed by the late State Convention for prospective Emancipation to take effect[?] some years hence. It has not proved to be satisfactory to the people however: the late State Election pronounced in favor of immediate Emancipation & there is now before the legislature a proposition to call a new convention to Effect that End. It will probably be done ? at least such are my advices[?] from Mo. Enclosed I send you some remarks that may throw some light on the situation in our state. We hope for relief at the hands of the President In haste yours B. Gratz Brown Title: Letter signed B. Gratz Brown, Senate Chamber, to unknown recipient, December 16, 1863 . 16 December 1863. Brown, B. Gratz (Benjamin Gratz), 1826-1885
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