Affidavit of William C. Childers

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Title: Affidavit of William C. Childers
Creator: William C. Childers
Charles P. Bullock
Description: This is the affidavit of William C. Childers, dated May 28, 1856. Childers states that John Brown Jr. came to Prairie City, Kansas the previous week with two slaves owned by a Mr. Jones; he believes Brown is guilty of stealing the slaves from their owner. The affidavit is signed by Charles P. Bullock, clerk pro tem of the 2nd U.S. District Court, Kansas Territory.
Date: May 28, 1856
Local Subject: Guerrillas
Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
People: William C. Childers
Charles P. Bullock
Geographic Subject: Douglas County, Kansas
Object Type: Legal Document
Owning Organization: Kansas Historical Society
Location: Kansas Territorial Records, 27-02-05-04, Folder 02
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