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Letter from James Agnew Finley, Lawrence Kansas to sister./Jas. A. Finley, May 24, 1856

 File — Folder: 1
Call Number: RH MS D18

Scope and Contents

Describes Atchison's attack on Lawrence in 1856 and the burning of the Free State Hotel by Sheriff Jones.

Includes letter to Miss Watson, March 9, 1840 from Henry E. Riggs, Ann Arbor, Michigan, describing how he gained possession of the letter.

Dates

  • Creation: May 24, 1856

Physical Description

4 p. (20cm.); Photostat copy of original manuscript letter.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

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