"The 1861 Jayhawker Raid in Osceola" Topic
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Tango01 | 17 Apr 2022 9:21 p.m. PST |
"The Civil War was less than 5 months old in early September of 1861 when three regiments of free-state volunteers crossed the border separating their home state of Kansas from western Missouri. Described by one chronicler as a "motley force of patriots, murderers, and plunderers," they were well-armed; in addition to their rifles and sidearms, they hauled two field pieces. As evidence of thoughtful preplanning, many drove wagons in which to haul the plunder they planned to snatch from the unfortunate towns on their itinerary. At the head of the 1,400-man brigade rode their organizer and commander, Senator James Henry Lane. Known as the "Grim Chieftain," Lane had informed his men that their mission and sole purpose was to "play hell with Missouri." It was a command they would more than willingly obey, sharing as they did their leader's views of their neighbors…" Main page link Armand |
Grattan54 | 18 Apr 2022 10:34 a.m. PST |
Good find. I had heard of his raid but never found much information on it. Lawrence is far better remembered. |
Tango01 | 18 Apr 2022 3:11 p.m. PST |
Happy you enjoyed it…. Armand
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