From James Mooney to Robert M. Stewart

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Title: From James Mooney to Robert M. Stewart
Creator: James Mooney
Description: This letter was written on January 8, 1859 by Capt. James Mooney in West Point, Missouri, to Missouri Gov. Robert M. Stewart. Mooney reiterates what he communicated in an earlier letter: a company of 100 men has been organized in Bates County, Missouri to provide protection against “depredations” by guerrillas. Mooney provides a list of the company’s officers and requests that Stewart provide them with arms.
Date: January 8, 1859
Local Subject: Guerrillas
Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
People: James Mooney
Geographic Subject: Bates County, Missouri
Owning Organization: Missouri State Archives
Location: Missouri-Kansas Border Collection; Office of the Secretary of State, RG005: Box 1, Folder 31
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