02/15/1862: Four runaway slaves going to Leavenworth to enlist

Entry/Object ID

NP.0347

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

On Tuesday last, 4 slaves belonging to persons in Missouri, who live somewhere near St. Joseph, passed through town, all mounted on splendid horses which they had evidently stolen from their masters. When asked as to their destination, they said they were “bound for Leavenworth and General Lane’s army.” They were all young, athletic negroes. – Atchison Union.

Date(s) of Creation

2/15/1862

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Unidentified Slaves

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Not Named

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The Weekly Gazette (Kansas City, KS, 1859-1888): 02/15/1862, p. 2

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

Kansas City, Kansas

Note

1862.02.15 Slaves Escaping The_Weekly_Gazette_1862_02_15_Page_2.pdf

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-(open) Newspaper Articles CatalogIt version.xlsx [Newspapers begun 04.16.26]

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

02/15/1862: Four runaway slaves going to Leavenworth to enlist