J.L. Bennett

This letter, dated April 24, 1865, was written by J.L. Bennett in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Lt. Alex M. Bedford, a prisoner of war. Bennett states that he recently met with Gen. Craig and Maj. Bruce in St. Joseph, and that Maj. Bruce telegraphed Washington to request Bedford’s release. He advises Bedford to write to Gen. Hickcock in Washington and say that he is “tired of the war & willing to take the oath and return home.” Bennett instructs Bedford to let him know when he is released, and that he will make arrangements for him to meet his family in St. Joseph.

April 24, 1865

Surviving a Guerrilla War
Missouri military units (Confederate)
Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas

J.L. Bennett

Andrew County, Missouri
Buchanan County, Missouri
St. Joseph, Missouri

State Historical Society of Missouri – Columbia

Bedford Family Papers, 1849-1870, C2610: f. 16, March 21, 1865-December 4, 1865

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