M. Jeff Thompson

On November 27, 1860, Col. M. Jeff Thompson writes a dispatch from the Headquarters of the 4th Military District in St. Joseph, Missouri to Missouri Gov. R.M Stewart. Thompson suggests that Stewart send troops to guard the Missouri River to prevent the escape of guerrilla attackers and prevent further invasions. Thompson also states that Major F.W. Smith has 200 troops ready for orders.

November 27, 1860

Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
Guerrillas
Jayhawkers

M. Jeff Thompson

St. Joseph, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Buchanan County, Missouri
Jackson County, Missouri

Missouri State Archives

Missouri-Kansas Border Collection; Office of the Secretary of State, RG005: Box 2, Folder 18

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