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Re: Bissett appearance
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The only thing mentioned from Don was the letter was obtain from a family of the trooper in the 9th.. He sent it to me as he remembered the description was rather extensive in regards to the two dead guerrillas.. We talked briefly about Bissett and I mentioned that I knew Bissett was originally in Quantrills band but defected when Quantrill arrested Taylor in Texas.. Bissett was part of the group that helped Taylor escape arrest.. Both later came north with Anderson .. Taylor left Anderson once they were in missouri and Bissett went with him and became his " second in command" of sorts.. once Taylor was wounded he turned his command over to Anderson while he recuperated.. That is how he came back under the command of Anderson.. Don agreed with my assessment of Bissett as he had seen also numerous mentions which seemed to tie it all together. .

I will contact my daughter to have her locate that file.. I can't recall the troopers name but hopefully will have it soon.. He did state that those in Quantrill former bands " had little fear and would fight with great skill" unlike what they were used to the season before which he referred to as " skulkers and thieves "...

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Bissett appearance
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