LAWRENCE, KS
\lˈɒɹəns], \lˈɒɹəns], \l_ˈɒ_ɹ_ə_n_s]\
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was founded in 1854, and became the headquarters of the anti-slavery settlers during the struggle which followed. On August 25, 1863, the town was burned by Confederate guerrillas under Quantrell, and 145 of the inhabitants massacred.
By John Franklin Jameson
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