From G.A. Parsons to Robert M. Stewart

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Title: From G.A. Parsons to Robert M. Stewart
Creator: G.A. Parsons
Description: This letter, dated December 2, 1860, is from G.A. Parsons, Adjutant General of the Missouri Militia, to Missouri Gov. Robert M. Stewart. Parsons informs Stewart that he has just arrived in Bates County and has found among its citizens “a good deal of uneasiness” because of recent attacks by Jayhawkers. He mentions that a citizen named Bishop was recently shot in his own house. Parsons states that he is enclosing a petition from Bates County citizens.
Date: December 2, 1860
Local Subject: Guerrillas
Jayhawkers
Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
People: G.A. Parsons
Geographic Subject: Bates County, Missouri
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Leavenworth, Kansas
Fort Scott, Kansas
Leavenworth County, Kansas
Bourbon County, Kansas
Henry County, Missoui
Owning Organization: Missouri State Archives
Location: Missouri-Kansas Border Collection; Office of the Secretary of State, RG005: Box 2, Folder 27
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