Samuel Worthington

Samuel Worthington writes a letter from Fort Riley, Kansas to his father on October 12, 1864. He has just received news that Gen. Price is advancing his forces, and he expresses fear that Kansas does not have enough troops to defeat him. He also mentions the possibility of a new treaty with the Indians. In a postscript, Worthington reports that Rebels have just arrived in Kansas City, and tells his father “goodbye—If I dont return remember I fought for the right.”

October 12, 1864

American Indians
Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Kansas military units
Out-of-state military units serving in Missouri
Missouri military units (Confederate)
Missouri Expedition / Price's Raid

Samuel Worthington
Sterling Price

Fort Riley, Kansas
Riley County, Kansas
Kansas City, Missouri
Jackson County, Missouri

Kansas Historical Society

Misc.: Worthington Coll., Item 8

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