From William H. Doah to Hon. James Edgar

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Title: From William H. Doah to Hon. James Edgar
Creator: William H. Doah
Description: This letter was written on December 23, 1859 by William H. Doah in Butler, Bates County, Missouri, to Hon. James Edgar. Doah says that he spent $12.20 of his own money on ammunition for his Missouri Militia company “at the time of our threatened troubles on the line.” He seeks Edgar’s help in securing reimbursement from Missouri Gov. Robert M. Stewart. Doah states that he has written to Stewart twice but has not received a reply.
Date: December 23, 1859
Local Subject: Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
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People: William H. Doah
Geographic Subject: Bates County, Missouri
Object Type: Letter
Owning Organization: Missouri State Archives
Location: Missouri-Kansas Border Collection; Office of the Secretary of State, RG005: Box 1, Folder 50
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