From Thomas McCleary to Hugh D. Fisher

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Title: From Thomas McCleary to Hugh D. Fisher
Creator: Thomas McCleary
Description: On September 25, 1863, Thomas McCleary writes from Blairsville to Rev. Hugh D. Fisher. McCleary says he was glad to hear of Fisher’s “Providential escape from the hands of the Rebbels.” He expresses hope that Kansas may rise in her strength and demolish border ruffians…and all that opposes freedom.”
Date: September 25, 1863
Local Subject: Border Ruffians
Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Kansas military units
People: Thomas McCleary
Owning Organization: Kansas Historical Society
Location: Fisher, Hugh D., MS Coll. #343; Correspondence 1863 Sept-Oct, Item 13
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