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Correspondence of the Kansas Territory Executive Department
Title
Correspondence of the Kansas Territory Executive Department
Description
This correspondence, dated January 7, 1858 through April 6, 1858, relates to contracts between the Kansas Territorial government and Charles A. Perry, Findley Patterson, and F.J. Marshall, to construct the capital building at Lecompton, Kansas. Perry, Patterson, and Marshall each claim that they have not been paid for contracted work on the capital building. Patterson’s letter dated March 10, 1858 refers to an upcoming Congressional vote on the "Kansas question."
Date
January 7, 1858-April 6, 1858
Correspondence of the Kansas Territory Executive Department
Title
Correspondence of the Kansas Territory Executive Department
Description
These documents, dated between 1855 and 1856, relate to the organization and administration of the Kansas Territorial Militia, Northern Division. The documents include commissions issued by acting Kansas Governor Daniel Woodson, officer appointments, and company requests to be mustered out of service.
Date
1855-1856