Statement of the Citizens of Bates Co. Concerning Border Troubles

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Title: Statement of the Citizens of Bates Co. Concerning Border Troubles
Creator: Joseph Clymer
G.A. Parsons
James A. Marshall
J.S. Pigg
J.A. Pigg
T.W.B. Rockwell
Nathan Sears
J.R. Simpon
A.H. Spencer
Vincent Johnson
James McHenry
Alexander Heely
Description: This statement, dated June 5, 1858, was written by Joseph Clymer and signed by Adj. Gen. G.A. Parsons and 11 citizens of West Point in Bates County, Missouri. The statement describes the invasion of West Point and the robberies and attacks on Missouri citizens committed by James Montgomery and his band. The citizens state that Montgomery’s men have threatened to destroy West Point, and that a number of citizens have fled their homes in fear. The citizens request assistance from the Missouri government.
Date: June 5, 1858
Local Subject: Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
African Americans
Guerrillas
Jayhawkers
People: Joseph Clymer
G.A. Parsons
James A. Marshall
J.S. Pigg
J.A. Pigg
T.W.B. Rockwell
Nathan Sears
J.R. Simpon
A.H. Spencer
Vincent Johnson
James McHenry
Alexander Heely
James Montgomery
Geographic Subject: Bates County, Missouri
Linn County, Kansas
Owning Organization: Missouri State Archives
Location: Missouri-Kansas Border Collection; Office of the Secretary of State, RG005: Box 1, Folder 8
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