Sworn Statement of George W. Harris

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Title: Sworn Statement of George W. Harris
Creator: George W. Harris
Edmund Bartlett
Description: This affidavit was sworn by George W. Harris before Edmund Bartlett, J.B.C.C., in Bates County, Missouri on July 12, 1858. Harris states that on July 8, he and William Pape were threatened and robbed by several men accusing them of being part of James Montgomery’s company. The outlaws took Harris and Pape to Papinville, Missouri and subsequently shot both men, injuring Harris in the arm before he escaped. Harris believes that the outlaws killed Pape although he admits he did not actually witness the murder.
Date: July 12, 1858
Local Subject: Guerrillas
Jayhawkers
Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
People: George W. Harris
Edmund Bartlett
James Montgomery
Geographic Subject: Bates County, Missouri
Object Type: Legal Document
Owning Organization: Missouri State Archives
Location: Missouri-Kansas Border Collection; Office of the Secretary of State, RG005: Box 1, Folder 15
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