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William Clarke Quantrill (July 31, 1837 – June 6, 1865) was a Confederate guerrilla leader during the American Civil War.. Quantrill experienced a turbulent childhood, became a schoolteacher, and joined a group of bandits who roamed the Missouri and Kansas countryside to apprehend escaped slaves.
Quantrill's interest in a mine, owned by Delilah, pits him against foreman Lance Horton, who is secretly a Confederate spy. Sally falls in love with Lance, who is wounded in a gunfight. After saving Kate's life during the melee, the women join forces. Sally prevents the arrest of Lance by claiming to be the spy herself.
When the Confederacy disowns Quantrill for his war crimes, most of the raiders abandon Quantrill except for Jesse. Quantrill is blinded during an escape, and neither Jesse or Kate can bring themselves to abandon him. When Union troops surround their hideout, they are led by the same Union officer whose life Jesse saved.
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Reuben Cogburn was born on July 15, 1825, according to the tombstone in the John Wayne adaptation, though the character in the novel is about 39 . Cogburn was a veteran of the American Civil War who served under Confederate guerrilla leader William Quantrill, where Cogburn lost his eye.
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Quantrill sends Chris and Randall to town for a doctor. During their absence Brett starts questioning Quantrill's motives. Brett and Chris return with a doctor who operates on Lane, saving both his life and leg. Quantrill decides to kill the captives anyway so Brett brings them food and guns and helps the doctor escape so the doctor can get help.
Gayle King's ex-husband, William Bumpus Sr., is a vocal fan of her Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover! After the 69-year-old CBS Mornings co-anchor found out she was one of the four women ...