From Samuel Medary to Robert M. Stewart

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Title: From Samuel Medary to Robert M. Stewart
Creator: Samuel Medary
Description: In this January 5, 1859 letter, Kansas Gov. Samuel Medary introduces Capt. A.J. Weaver of Linn County, Kansas to Missouri Gov. Robert M. Stewart. Medary states that he is sending Weaver to Missouri to transport arms, and asks that Stewart help him complete his mission safely: “You will confer a great favor upon me by granting him the use of your name as security to the people of Missouri.”
Date: January 5, 1859
Local Subject: Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
People: Samuel Medary
Geographic Subject: Linn County, Kansas
Object Type: Government Document
Owning Organization: Missouri State Archives
Location: Missouri-Kansas Border Collection; Office of the Secretary of State, RG005: Box 1, Folder 29
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