From D.M. Frost to Robert M. Stewart

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Title: From D.M. Frost to Robert M. Stewart
Creator: D.M. Frost
Description: Brig. Gen. D.M. Frost writes a dispatch from Camp Daniel Boone to Missouri Gov. Robert M. Stewart on December 8, 1860. He states that James Montgomery and his forces have dispersed throughout Kansas Territory, and thus Frost and his troops will be unable to find and conquer them. Frost explains that he wants to leave some troops in Bates and Vernon Counties to patrol the area. If Missouri does not remain on the defense, Frost warns, “anarchy and murder will reign triumphant.”
Date: December 8, 1860
Local Subject: Guerrillas
Jayhawkers
Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
People: D.M. Frost
James Montgomery
Geographic Subject: Bourbon County, Kansas
Linn County, Kansas
Bates County, Missouri
Vernon County, Missouri
Owning Organization: Missouri State Archives
Location: Missouri-Kansas Border Collection; Office of the Secretary of State, RG005: Box 2, Folder 32
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