From Thomas R. Mitchell to J.T. Sweringen

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Title: From Thomas R. Mitchell to J.T. Sweringen
Creator: Thomas R. Mitchell
Description: This letter is from Thomas R. Mitchell to J.T. Sweringen. Mitchell writes from Huntsville, Missouri on June 20, 1857, to inform Sweringen that Mrs. Ralston has safely arrived in town: "She found no difficulty in getting along amongst the 'border ruffians.'" He also expresses his concern that crops in Missouri are scarce this season.
Date: June 20, 1857
Local Subject: Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
Women
Border Ruffians
Guerrillas
People: Thomas R. Mitchell
Owning Organization: Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center
Location: James Tower Sweringen Papers
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