From D.B. Mitchell to Robert M. Stewart

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Title: From D.B. Mitchell to Robert M. Stewart
Creator: D.B. Mitchell
Description: This letter was written on April 29, 1858 by D.B. Mitchell in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Missouri Gov. Robert M. Stewart in Jefferson City, Missouri. Mitchell says it is likely that two regiments of Missouri volunteers will be called into service, and that one of them will be taken from the state. Mitchell writes, “Should this be the case please bear in mind that you promised the command to me. I can tender you the service of a splendid regiment within ten days after the requisition is made.”
Date: April 29, 1858
Local Subject: Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
People: D.B. Mitchell
Geographic Subject: Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Leavenworth County, Kansas
Object Type: Letter
Owning Organization: Missouri State Archives
Location: Missouri-Kansas Border Collection; Office of the Secretary of State, RG005: Box 1, Folder 1
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