A Letter From Kansas Territory During The Bleeding Kansas Period To Governor Denver

(BLEEDING KANSAS). Taking place between 1854 and 1861, Bleeding Kansas refers to violence between pro and anti-slavery forces regarding the status of slavery in Kansas. Bleeding Kansas ended when Kansas became a free state in 1861.ALS. 1pg. September 29, 1858. Ogden, Kansas Territory. An autograph letter signed Ira Norris to James W. Denver, the Territorial Governor of Kansas. Norris explored the Midwest and worked in territorial politics during the mid Nineteenth Century. He wrote from Kansas Territory during the Bleeding Kansas period: Dear Sir Mr. Mobuly informs me that you intended coming up here the coming week. I wish to see you particularly before you leave the Territory, and should you not be able to come here I will take the train to go to Lecompton. Do me the favor to drop me a line and inform us if we may expect you ere, also about what train you will leave for Washington. Very Respectfully Yours truly Ira Norris. The Lecompton Constitution was a proposed pro-slavery state government. The letter is in fine condition with minor foxing and the original mailing envelope is included.