Lane, James Henry, 1814-1866 Proclamation to the People of Western Missouri, Now Occupied by the Kansas Brigade
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07349 Author/Creator: Lane, James Henry, 1814-1866 Place Written: West Point, Missouri Type: Broadside Date: 19 September 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 30 cm, Width: 21.1 cm Order a Copy
Proclamation signed in print by Brigadier General Lane, who was also a U.S. Senator from Kansas (1861-1866). Proclamation was written by T.J. Anderson, Lieutenant of Engineers and Acting Assistant Adjutant General. Proclamation written in response to a group of Kansasans who armed and organized themselves. Lane says if they have simply armed to defend their property, then a quick understanding can be found. Says his unit was formed to protect Kansas from the rebels, not attack the worried property owners. Urges the population to put down arms and support the Union. Says "Should you, however, disregard my advice, the stern visitations of war will be meted out to the rebels and their alies [sic]." Says two roads are open to them: peace and plenty or destruction. Note in pencil at top says "Hamlet Bates Co. Mo - 48 mi South of K.C."
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