Description
Mr. John Shepherd, living in Pettis Township, Platte County, was on Sunday the 14th inst. (May 14), attacked by one of his former slaves and shot twice with a revolver, besides being beaten over the head with the pistol after the shot had prostrated him.
His offence was that he had gone the negro's security for a pair of boots and had them to pay for. On mentioning the latter fact to the negro, Mr. Shepherd received the injuries above recorded.
The negro escaped. The Ku-KIux will find some wholesome work should he be captured.Date(s) of Creation
6/3/1871
