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Prisoner escape and Civil War turmoil near Lawrence
A long, vivid letter from Lawrence recounts border clashes as Ruffians from Missouri attack Lawrence and Lecompton in September. Homes burned, livestock seized, families sheltered, and Governor Geary struggling to protect Free State residents. Families describe fear, evacuation efforts, and troop movements including U.S. Dragoons and militia actions amid ongoing hostilities.
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Ait, Sutherlands
Dean Brornen
Sisvray
Sronee
Axy
Leavenworth
Nery
Dea
Warrmas
Winner
U. S
Simon Berras
Every
Stuffinns
Exony
Setuecrash
Smith
Hyray
Grany
Lecompton
Struent
Axp
Sitiencant
Lawrence
Tayo
Jawrene
Cea
Sater
Covernor
Admoernie
Gov, Romxses
de. Cerrin
Avany
Judge Sarr Tool
Kansas River
Gabe
Franklin
Lawrance
Gene
Quan
Phil
Qucmen
Workas 1
Oaen
Bari
Min
Mr. M'Ger
Ava Mee
Tiny
Ganky
Ber
Lecompton Follke
ProwState
Woonsus
Asda
Tubree
Gemon
Thos
Phey
Viet Thes
Yanhlia Mill
Aulthiamd
Tada
Woonsos
Solliers
Tecompton
St. Joseph
Weston
Missouni
California
U.S
Grant
Aoman
Burram
Mar
Whale Company
Fle
Tharivue
Serisinasn
Gov. Gaany
Hetter
Uwice
Stranger Creek
Harday
Ton Creek
Geom Tsing