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Jonathan Kent is digging around in the old barn when he comes upon a buried box filled with letters and memorabilia. He discovers that these once belonged to his ancestors who moved to Kansas in the mid 1800s. Jonathan begins making copies of the letters and mails them to Clark and Lois.

1854
Kent family patriarch Silas Kent receives an invitation to join the Emigrant Aid Society and relocate to the territory of Lawrence, Kansas to assist with the abolitionist movement. Silas brings his two oldest sons, Nate and Jeb with him and journeys west towards Kansas.

Upon reaching Missouri, the Kents meet fellow abolitionist Charles Robinson. Robinson warns them of the feuds taking place in the territory, mostly over the proposed Kansas-Nebraska Act which threatens to bring Kansas into the Union as a slave state. There are many pro-slavery activists in Missouri who threaten the peace, not the least of which is the outspoken Luther Reid. The Kents meet Luther Reid and it becomes clear to both parties that there are troubled times ahead.

The Kents finally arrive in Lawrence, and Silas sets up a small print shop. He begins publishing an abolitionist newspaper called the Plains Speaker. In the winter of that year, he meets a political activist named John Henry Lane (an ancestor of Lois Lane).

Nate and Jeb Kent seem to have varying points of view when it comes to politics and the increasing tension in the Kansas legislature. Nate is committed to the ideals of their father, but his commitment is tempered with a sober understanding of the complexities involved. Jeb shares his family's anti-slavery views as well, but his glib attitude seems to be born more out of rebellious youth than any true concern for the current political structure.

The Kents' presence causes quite a stir in Lawrence and they find themselves clashing with Luther Reid and pro-slavery sheriff Sam Jones on more than one occasion. Silas Kent attends the Free-State Legislature and voices his outrage over the manipulation of the voting ballots. That evening, as he is returning home, Silas Kent is shot in the back by an unknown assailant. He dies soon after. Nate and Jeb immediately suspect Luther Reid, but Reid has already curried the favor of the town sheriff. The sheriff has no intention of arresting Reid or even investigating the murder of Silas Kent.

Appearing in "Bleeding Kansas (Part II)"

Featured Characters:

Kent Family

Supporting Characters:

Villains:

Other Characters:

Abigail Kent (Behind the scenes) (Dies)
Amos Lawrence (Behind the scenes)
Belinda Kent (Behind the scenes)
Charles Sumner
Eli Thayer (Behind the scenes)
Franklin Pierce
John Brown
Lucy Kent (Behind the scenes)
Barber (Only appearance; dies)
Black Beaver
Butler (Only appearance; dies)
G.P. Lowery (Only appearance; dies)

Locations:

Kansas (1855-1857)

Washington, D.C.

White House

Items:

Sharps rifles

Vehicles:

Synopsis for "Bleeding Kansas (Part II)"

This story is presented as a series of letters read by Jonathan and Clark Kent.

1855
Luther Reid is angry that the Kent brothers have accused him of murdering their father. He tells sheriff Sam Jones that young Jeb Kent even threatened his life. Luther and Jones ride out to the Kent homestead and arrest Jeb Kent. They tie him to a horse and bring him down to Blanton's Crossing where they intend on hanging him. Jeb's brother Nate shows up and levels a sharps rifle at the two men, forcing them to let Jeb go. Nate knows that the feud between the Kents and Luther's men will only get worse.

As Winter wears on, Luther's Missourians become more aggressive. There is talk that they might even lay siege to Lawrence, just to route out the abolitionists. Charles Robinson meets with Nate and Jeb and they stand ready to defend their home should Luther's men make a move. To make matters worse, the outspoken abolitionist John Brown comes into town, preaching his gospel. He is accompanied by a group of Delaware and Shawnee Indians. Nate suggests making a plea to governor Shannon to send Federal troops so Luther's men will have to stand down. Robinson agrees and sends two volunteers to accompany Nate to the governor's office. Jeb takes it upon himself to accompany him and the boy's recklessness irritates his brother. Their message reaches Governor Shannon who sends troops to settle the situation in Lawrence.

1856
In March of 1856, Jeb and Nate receive a letter indicating that their mother Abigail has passed away. Nate leaves Jeb in charge of the print shop and travels to Boston to collect his mother's remains. He brings them back to Lawrence so that she can be buried next to her husband. On the trip back home, Nate meets Wild Bill Hickok. Wild Bill helps Nate sneak past a group of Missouri border ruffians.

A few days later, Nate Kent is asked to join the Free State Legislature in Topeka. They want him to serve as their delegate to Washington. Nate brings his case before President Franklin Pierce, but Pierce buckles from political pressure and cannot ratify the proposed constitution which would make Kansas a free state. Nate Kent, Charles Robinson and John Henry Lane argue their case before Senator Charles Sumner. Sumner pledges to make an argument on the floor of the Senate.

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Notes

This trade paperback collects all twelve issues of The Kents limited series.

The Kents #2 indicates that Abigail Kent passed away on March 7th, 1857. However, this date conflicts with the outlying chronology of the series and how it contrasts with the historical record. The 1857 date was likely a typo and her proper date of passing is meant to be March 7th, 1856.

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Appearing in "Bleeding Kansas"

Synopsis for "Bleeding Kansas"

Appearing in "Bleeding Kansas (Part II)"

Synopsis for "Bleeding Kansas (Part II)"

Appearing in "Bleeding Kansas (Part III)"

Synopsis for "Bleeding Kansas (Part III)"

Appearing in "Bleeding Kansas (Part IV)"

Synopsis for "Bleeding Kansas (Part IV)"

Appearing in "Brother Against Brother (Part I)"

Synopsis for "Brother Against Brother (Part I)"

Appearing in "Brother Against Brother (Part II)"

Synopsis for "Brother Against Brother (Part II)"

Appearing in "Brother Against Brother (Part III)"

Synopsis for "Brother Against Brother (Part III)"

Appearing in "Brother Against Brother (Part IV)"

Synopsis for "Brother Against Brother (Part IV)"

Appearing in "To the Stars By Hard Ways (Part I)"

Synopsis for "To the Stars By Hard Ways (Part I)"

Appearing in "To the Stars By Hard Ways (Part II)"

Synopsis for "To the Stars By Hard Ways (Part II)"

Appearing in "To the Stars By Hard Ways (Part III)"

Synopsis for "To the Stars By Hard Ways (Part III)"

Appearing in "To the Stars By Hard Ways (Part IV)"

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