From George W. Deane to the Commander of Lawrence Forces

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Title: From George W. Deane to the Commander of Lawrence Forces
Creator: George W. Deane
Description: This dispatch, dated August 26, 1861, is from George W. Deane at Camp Briggs in New Lancaster, Miami County, Kansas to the “Commander of Lawrence forces.” Deane asks the officer to join forces “for the purpose of Clearing the Border of Rebel forces.” He states that his goal is to concentrate as many forces in New Lancaster as he possibly can. He tells the officer to meet him in New Lancaster.
Date: August 26, 1861
Local Subject: Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
Kansas military units
Guerrillas
Bushwhackers
Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
People: George W. Deane
Geographic Subject: Miami County, Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Douglas County, Kansas
Owning Organization: Kansas Historical Society
Location: James Blood Coll. # 281, Folder 1, Item 40
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