From W.A. Bevis to Jonathan B. Fuller

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Title: From W.A. Bevis to Jonathan B. Fuller
Creator: W.A. Bevis
Description: This letter, dated October 15, 1864, is from Capt. W.A. Bevis in Westport, Missouri to Rev. Jonathan B. Fuller. Bevis states his belief that the "threatened Troubles to this Part of the County" are over, and gives Fuller permission to resume his church services. The Battle of Westport occurred eight days later.
Date: October 15, 1864
Local Subject: Surviving a Guerrilla War
Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Battle of Westport
People: W.A. Bevis
Geographic Subject: Jackson County, Missouri
Owning Organization: State Historical Society of Missouri – Kansas City
Location: Jonathan B. Fuller (1840?-1928) Papers (K0040): f.10, Item 14
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