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Letter, Marc [Parrott] to Dear Edd [Edwin Parrott]

 Digital Work
Call Number: ku-kansascollection:2089

Dates

  • Creation: 1856-05-11

Summary

Marcus Parrott wrote from Leavenworth, Kansas Territory to his brother, Edwin Parrott, updating him on the situation in K.T. in the days leading up to the Sack of Lawrence. Marcus told him of attempts to arrest both Andrew Reeder and Charles Robinson, and how Reeder claimed that he was privileged from arrest. He also discussed the movement of the troops and his plans to visit Neosho in the coming few days, provided that the political tensions subside.

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