It would be strange indeed, if, in the multiplicity of names, dates and events, no errors or omissions should be detected. To say that it is perfect would be presumption. No mortals were ever perfect except Enoch and Elijah, who were translated, and it is written that even the latter committed errors. The few typographical errors are such as are liable to be found in all publications, and the intelligent reader will find them no obstacle to a clear and easy understanding of the subject before him. Unwearied care and studious and constant watchfulness has been exercised in the hope of making a standard work of reference, as well as a work of interest to the reader. Through the kindness of many, the courtesy of all, we have been enabled to present a very complete volume. To those who have thus assisted in collecting and arranging the historical record, our sincere thanks are due.
We especially desire to thank the pioneer settlers who so cheerfully responded to our request for early events; also the county officials of Jackson County. In addition to these, we desire to acknowledge valuable aid from the press of the county, and from the following named gentlemen: Colonel Theodore Case, Jacob Gregg, J. C. McCoy, D. I. Caldwell, Martin Rice.
Our thanks are also due to the county officers of Wyandott County, Kansas, its press, and to Dr. Root, who rendered us important service, and to all others who so kindly assisted us in our arduous task. In the belief that our book will meet with a generous appreciation, it is submitted to the public.