Turner Collection at the Illinois State Historical Library Note 2: The Rev, Jesee Townsend was the pastor of Western Presbyterian Church of Palmyra between 1817 and 1820. Some of the Smith family joined the same congregation a few years later and Townsend had an opportunity to observe them ...
Mo. we understand that many are holding themselves in readiness to march as soon as wanted. From Rushville we have just learned by express that 300 men have enlisted for the struggle. McDonough County, is all alive and ready for the word of command. From Keosaqua, Iowa we have just...