Boston, July 15, 1855.
My Dear Sir, —
It is evident that there is a body of men in Missouri who are determined to
drive our people from Kansas, if they dare to do so; and for the reason that the
settlers from the “free States” are opposed to the introduction of slave trade
there. Up to this time the government has kept so far aloof as to force the
settlers to the conclusion that if they would be safe, they must defend themselves;
and therefore many persons here who refused at first (myself included) have
rendered them assistance, by furnishing them the means of defense.
Yours with regard,
A. A. L.
SOURCE: William Lawrence, Life of Amos A. Lawrence:
With Extracts from His Diary and Correspondence, p. 95
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