B. Hoonsley

On December 11, 1855, B. Hoonsley writes from Big Creek to Gen. George R. Smith. Hoonsley says that "all is confusion here," and reports a rumor that there is still fighting in Lawrence, Kansas, although "it may all be false." He adds that the destruction of Lawrence was predicted months ago by several men. Hoonsley informs Smith that he and two other men are "marked objects" and suggests that "the legislation ought to take immediate…action."

December 11, 1855

Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
Wakarusa War

B. Hoonsley

Douglas County, Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Letter

Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center

Smith Papers, 1855

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