From Charles R. Jennison to Charles Robinson

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Title: From Charles R. Jennison to Charles Robinson
Creator: Charles R. Jennison
Description: This letter was written by Charles R. Jennison in Mound City, Kansas, to Kansas Gov. Charles Robinson on August 22, 1862. Jennison writes that in southern Kansas there is “a general feeling that Lane is a great humbug.” Jennison notes that he has a petition from Dr. Mitchell – a Missourian – and other “Lane men” who are organizing a new regiment in Mound City. Jennison believes that Kansas men should command Kansas troops.
Date: August 22, 1862
Local Subject: Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Kansas military units
Surviving a Guerrilla War
Jayhawkers
People: Charles R. Jennison
Charles R Jennison
Charles Robinson
James Henry Lane
Geographic Subject: Linn County, Kansas
Owning Organization: Kansas Historical Society
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