From Lewis Stafford to Kate Newland

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Title: From Lewis Stafford to Kate Newland
Creator: Lewis Stafford
Description: This letter, dated September 28, 29, and 30, 1861 is from Lewis Stafford in Chillicothe, Missouri to Kate Newland. Stafford reports on the recent movement of his regiment, the 1st Kansas Infantry, from Rolla to Chillicothe, Missouri. He eagerly anticipates fighting the Secessionists and giving them “an awful thrashing . . . But I shudder to think of the brave men who will fall victims to the rage of the ruthless enemy.”
Date: September 28, 1861-September 30, 1861
Local Subject: Kansas military units
Missouri military units (Confederate)
Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
People: Lewis Stafford
Geographic Subject: Livingston County, Missouri
Owning Organization: Kansas Historical Society
Location: Newland Coll.
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