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Letter by unknown author to Col. Baker reporting gambling house keepers in St. Louis,
lists names and location of gambling houses - 01-09-1865 
Provost Marshal Records F1625 1023 12900
 
 
This information is the results of my own research. Some information is documented and some is not.
As with any information on line, you should verify it yourself before accepting it as fact.
 
Any corrections gratefully accepted.
 
 
 
 
St. Louis Mo.
Jan. 9th 1865
 
Col. J. H. Baker
Pro. Mar. Genl.
 
Colonel,
I have the honor to report the following persons as keeping gambling tables at the following places.
 
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Robert McOBlevens
Wm. Saunders
Eugene Lambert
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House No. 69 Olive Street
Nothing found but the parties.
Arrested by Wm. Meek, Dept. Cons.
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George Phigley
John Farrer
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No. 27 North 4th Street
Nothing found but the parties.
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Andrew Pickens
Eugene Lambert
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No. 77 Chestnut Street
Nothing found but the parties.
Arrested by C. Alexander Dept. Const.
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John Christy
.
No. 47 North 5th Street
Nothing found but the parties.
Arrested by Peter Berger Dept. Const.
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Amos Davis
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Northeast corner of 5th and Chestnut Street
Upstairs over the Valley Farmers office
Nothing found but the parties.
Arrested by John L. McBride
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Louis Linn
Geo. Griffin
.
North side Chesnut between 3rd & 4ths
Keep gaming tables over Jaques Saloon
On third story one James Greeley keeps a poker room.
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The above named parties have given bonds for their appearance at Henckbourg next Saturday Jan. 14th at 3 OClock P.M.
 
I am Col.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
James R. Baker, Jr.
 
 
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