E.S. Lowman

This letter was written by E.S. Lowman in Paola, Kansas, to Kansas Gov. Charles Robinson on August 13, 1861. Lowman writes that the citizens of Olathe, Kansas were recently in a state of “confusion and alarm,” fearing invasion by guerrillas. After the local sheriff arrested several suspected guerrillas from a “secret organization,” the situation settled down. Lowman believes that Aubrey, Kansas is at risk of attack by “’Jayhawkers’ from both sides of the line,” and states that he delivered additional arms to troops stationed there. He also describes recent efforts by law enforcement to recover property stolen by Jayhawkers.

August 13, 1861

Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Surviving a Guerrilla War
Guerrillas
Jayhawkers
Kansas military units

E.S. Lowman
Charles Robinson

Miami County, Kansas
Johnson County, Kansas
Douglas County, Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Shawnee County, Kansas
Linn County, Kansas

Kansas Historical Society

Private Papers of Charles and Sara T.D. Robinson, Robinson Coll.

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