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Letter to John Thornton and Others, 25 June 1834
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“Rush Creek. Clay Co. June 25 [1834]”—
“Gent, our company of men advanced yesterday from their encampment beyond
Fishing River to Rush Creek, where their tents are again pitched. But feeding feeling disposed to adopt every pacific measure than that can be done, without jeopard izing their our lives, to quiet the prejudices and fears of some part of the citizens of this county, we have concluded that our company shall be immediately dispersed and con tinue so. till every effort for an adjustment of differences between us and the people of Jackson has been made [p. 505]
Settled at Fort Osage, 1808. County created, 16 Feb. 1825; organized 1826. Named after U.S. President Andrew Jackson. Featured fertile lands along Missouri River and was Santa Fe Trail departure point, which attracted immigrants to area. Area of county reduced...
More InfoJS, letter, Rush Creek, MO, to John Thornton and others, Clay County, MO, 25 June 1834; handwriting of Willard Richards; in Manuscript History of the Church, volume A-1, pp. 505–506; CHL.
Settled ca. 1800. Organized from Ray Co., 1822. Original size diminished when land was taken to create several surrounding counties. Liberty designated county seat, 1822. Population in 1830 about 5,000; in 1836 about 8,500; and in 1840 about 8,300. Refuge...
More Info24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813. Moved to Chatham, Columbia...
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