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Langford, John. To W. W. Scott, Canal Dover, Ohio. Clarinda, Ia., 8 Sept. 1888. ALS, 5PP.

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States he was with Terrell's party of approx. twenty men who were formed for the express purpose of driving Quantrill from Kentucky. He is the man who shot and killed Quantrill. Has his pistols. Quantrill and his men not in uniform except for Federal cavalry overcoats. Asks Scott several questions regarding Quantrill, Quantrill band survivors, events surrounding Quantrill's death, etc.

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Kentucky - History - Civil War, 1861-1865