Sue Mundy was a fictional guerrilla character created by George D. Prentice, the editor of the Louisville Journal.
Prentice opposed the heavy-handed military rule of General Stephen G. Burbridge in Kentucky during the American Civil War.
Union Major General Stephen G. Burbridge was given command over the Commonwealth of Kentucky in June 1864, after the state's Unionist population had suffered numerous guerrilla raids and murders.
Prentice created the "Sue Mundy" persona to portray Burbridge as an incompetent commander, unable to protect Kentucky citizens.
Prentice published articles about guerrilla terrorism in the Louisville Journal, attributing it to activities of "Sue Mundy".