William Anderson, as you know, was a subordinate of another William, until they had a falling out, and was present and effective during the unpleasantness when Lawrence was raided. Here is an editorial (unsigned) from The Hutchinson [Kansas] News, Wednesday, August 24, 1938:
"It was 75 years ago Sunday that Quantrill raided Lawrence. The story has been incorrectly learned by every schoolboy since. While it makes him no less black a scoundrel, Quantrill was doing only what Brown, Jennison, and Lane had previously done in Missouri. It was war, moreover, and the preponderance of the evidence is Quantrill had a Confederate commission in his pocket. There were two heroes of the day. The mayor who prudently sought refuge in a well only to be asphyxiated, and General Jim Lane who courageously dashed after the marauders when sufficient time had elapsed so there wasn't the slightest chance of catching up with them."
I can assure you that today's editorial staff, if any, of the Hutch News would take a very different slant on these proceedings.
That may be a photo of Bloody Bill Anderson.
ReplyDeleteMy dear Wild, he was entirely sane.
DeleteWilliam Anderson, as you know, was a subordinate of another William, until they had a falling out, and was present and effective during the unpleasantness when Lawrence was raided. Here is an editorial (unsigned) from The Hutchinson [Kansas] News, Wednesday, August 24, 1938:
Delete"It was 75 years ago Sunday that Quantrill raided Lawrence. The story has been incorrectly learned by every schoolboy since. While it makes him no less black a scoundrel, Quantrill was doing only what Brown, Jennison, and Lane had previously done in Missouri. It was war, moreover, and the preponderance of the evidence is Quantrill had a Confederate commission in his pocket. There were two heroes of the day. The mayor who prudently sought refuge in a well only to be asphyxiated, and General Jim Lane who courageously dashed after the marauders when sufficient time had elapsed so there wasn't the slightest chance of catching up with them."
I can assure you that today's editorial staff, if any, of the Hutch News would take a very different slant on these proceedings.
He was great in Shooter as the “Welcome to Tennessee, patron state of shootin' stuff” firearms expert. Owned the scene with Whalberg.
ReplyDelete"Still got the shovel".
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You found it! Was going to add that. Great scene.
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