Jonathan B. Fuller

On June 20, 1864, Jonathan B. Fuller writes from Kansas City, Missouri to his father. Fuller reports that his Sunday church congregation was smaller than usual "on account of the details for Guard duty. For everybody is under arms. The soldiers are off scouring the country for bushwhackers. We…are supposed to be in danger of an attack--so all hands, Rebel & Radical--old and young--are armed and standing guard every night." Fuller also describes escalating political tension within his church.

June 20, 1864

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

Jonathan B. Fuller

Kansas City, Missouri
Jackson County, Missouri

State Historical Society of Missouri – Kansas City

Jonathan B. Fuller (1840?-1928) Papers (K0040): f.11, Item 4

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