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In this "Private" reply to his political rival, Ewing apparently responded to a request from Jim Lane for information about troops and munitions at Fort Leavenworth. Ewing provided some detailed information about this and about the local militia's readiness and strength. The troop strength at the fort was weak, but "Dragoons" from Fort Scott were expected soon: "If the Cavalry Companies come, all will be safe at the Fort. But we must have a force prepared to defend the City--& such preparation is our best guaranty for peace with our neighbors.
Creator: Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896
Date: January 25, 1861
Item Number: 969
Call Number: Thomas Ewing, Jr., Coll. No. 341, Letter Press Book No. 4
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 969
Collections - Manuscript - Ewing, Thomas, Jr.
Date - 1861-1869 - 1861
Government and Politics - Federal Government
Military - Facilities - Forts - Fort Leavenworth
Military - Service - Army
Military - Service - Militias
Military - Weapons - Ammunition
Military - Weapons - Firearms
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Letter
Objects and Artifacts - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armament - Armament, Ammunition
People - Notable Kansans - Lane, James Henry, 1814-1866
Places - Cities and towns - Fort Scott
Places - Cities and towns - Leavenworth
Places - Counties - Bourbon
Places - Counties - Leavenworth
Thematic Time Period - Bleeding Kansas, 1854 - 1861
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Letters
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