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Re: Paul Petersen on Bloody Bill

Bloody Bill also knew what his name was. In March of 1864, in Sherman, Texas, he married Miss Bush Smith with a marriage license that identified him as Lieut. William T. Amderson. The middle initial has not really been in doubt since 1864, at least by those that research historical documents. This is also the only document where he claimed any military rank, certainly not Colonel, as some might suggest. . . . . DM

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Re: Paul Petersen on Bloody Bill