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From Mound City, Kansas Territory, James Montgomery writes George Stearns about recent trouble at Fort Scott and about acting governor George M. Beebe's visit to Mound City. He came, according to Montgomery, to ascertain for himself if the rumors about Montgomery's activities were correct. He left satisfied that the free staters were acting properly and "promising to do what he could to reform abuses" in the federal courts and protect their rights. Although things were quiet at present, and more fugitive slaves had arrived who could now stay safely in Kansas, Montgomery warns that the introduction of federal troops into southern Kansas would create an explosive situation.
Creator: Montgomery, James, 1814-1871
Date: November 27, 1860
Item Number: 90535
Call Number: George L. Stearns Coll. #507
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 90535
Collections - Manuscript - Stearns, George L
Date - 1854-1860 - 1860
Government and Politics - Political Parties - Democrat
Government and Politics - Territorial Government - Governors - Beebe, George Monroe (acting)
Military - Weapons - Firearms - Rifles
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Letter
People - African Americans - Slavery
People - Notable Kansans - Montgomery, James, 1814-1871
People - Notable People - Stearns, George L.
Places - Cities and towns - Fort Scott
Places - Cities and towns - Leavenworth
Places - Cities and towns - Mound City
Places - Counties - Bourbon
Places - Counties - Leavenworth
Places - Counties - Linn
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Letters
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