Affidavit of W.F. Dyer

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Title: Affidavit of W.F. Dyer
Creator: W.F. Dyer
R.R. Nelson
Description: This affidavit was sworn by W.F. Dyer on September 13, 1856 before R.R. Nelson, Justice of the Peace of Douglas County, Kansas. Dyer states that on September 8 and 9, 1856, a band of at least one hundred men robbed him of six head of mules and horses, and merchandise worth more than $4,000. Dyer indicates that the same men were assembled at Ozawkie, KS on September 13, 1856 for the purpose of raiding and burning the town.
Date: September 13, 1856
Local Subject: Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
Guerrillas
People: W.F. Dyer
R.R. Nelson
Geographic Subject: Douglas County, Kansas
Jefferson County, Kansas
Object Type: Legal Document
Owning Organization: Kansas Historical Society
Location: Kansas Territorial Records, 27-01-01-01, Folder 35
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