From Daniel L. Chandler to John Stillman Brown

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Title: From Daniel L. Chandler to John Stillman Brown
Creator: Daniel L. Chandler
Description: This letter, dated September 11, 1861 is from Daniel L. Chandler to John Stillman Brown. Chandler reports that his regiment just arrived at Fort Scott, Kansas after a forced march from Lawrence. He complains that the unnecessary march and a lack of blankets caused a number of soldiers to fall ill.
Date: September 11, 1861
Local Subject: Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Kansas military units
People: Daniel L. Chandler
James Montgomery
James Henry Lane
Geographic Subject: Fort Scott, Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Douglas County, Kansas
Bourbon County, Kansas
Owning Organization: Kansas Historical Society
Location: John Stillman Brown Collection
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