S. Shelly

This letter, dated February 20, 1865, is from S. Shelly in Independence, Missouri to Mrs. Staples. Shelly writes that the Missouri Militia will be recruiting soldiers in the area, and "I don't suppose any one will be exempted unless they are blind in boath eys or boath arms taken off." Shelly tells Mrs. Staples that there have been cases of smallpox in the area, but mostly among "negroes and soldiers." Shelly also mentions that mail service was stopped in Denver City "on account of Indian hostilities" but will resume again under military escort.

February 20, 1865

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S. Shelly

Independence, Missouri
Jackson County, Missouri
Cass County, Missouri

State Historical Society of Missouri – Kansas City

Abner Ford Staples (1790-1868) Family Papers (K0227): f.1

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