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Murder and Flight in Kansas Territory Description of Charles Day Case
A long, graphic letter from Archibald recounts the Charles Day murder near Lawrence Kansas and the hideous pursuit by a mob of about twenty men who attacked Mr Martin and Mr Waffle. Charles Doy died after defending his hosts and was buried under a tree amid grim vows of vengeance. The letter also notes Day’s prior arrest in Kansas for aiding fugitive slaves, his escape from Missouri Penitentiary, and local unrest fueled by slavery tensions. The narrative blends personal tragedy with historical bridge statistics and moral reflections on forgiveness.
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Charles Doy
Waltles
Dr. Doy
Kansas
Missouri Penitentiary
Ing
Charles
Archibald
Day
Hicks
Lawnexer
Kansas Territory
Mr Martin
Myr. Martin
Martin
Fred
Henry Waffle
New York State
Mrs. Waffle
Raffigs
Mr. Waffle
Son
Howse
Willian
Waffe
Assist
Mara
Waffle
Thement
Ais
Eud
Mir
Charley
C. Archibald
John
Julio
John Locke
Mr. Locke
Johnny
Johnny Acke
Kenyn
Canpacza