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Title: From Joseph W. McClurg to David D. Stockton
Description: In this military correspondence, Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Lt. Col. Joseph W. McClurg informs Captain David D. Stockton that his company has consumed too many rations for late February 1862.
Date: March 19, 1862

Title: Missouri State Militia Special Order No. 30
Description: This copy of the Missouri State Militia Special Order No. 30 was produced by W. G. Montgomery. By order of Brigadier General John B. Sanborn, 1st Lt. W. D. Hubbard calls for six particular squadrons of the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment to muster out any amount of enlisted men in excess of the minimum required for organization of a Cavalry company. Lieutenant Colonel J. D. Brutsche is charged with making sure the order is carried out.
Date: February 2, 1864

Title: From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
Description: John A. Bushnell writes a letter from Calhoun, Missouri to Eugenia Bronaugh on July 16, 1863. He tells her that Missouri has recently instituted a draft and that he plans to apply for exemption. If he does not succeed, he says he will sell his belongings and attempt to “pay out” of service. He expresses his hope for a peaceful future with Eugenia and discusses his faith: “If God is with us, we are safe.”
Date: July 16, 1863

Title: Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores for 1st Quarter 1863
Description: This military document is a collection of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores Invoices for the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A" that shows transfers of weapons and ammunition in between Captain C. C. Owens, Captain David D. Stockton, Lieutenant James J. Akard, Lieutenant Stockley Etter, Lieutenant T. E. Gray, et al.
Date: 1863

Title: Battlegrounds of Price's Raid
Description: Maps of the battlefields at "Mine Creek, Oct. 22d 64," "Westport, Oct. 23d 64" "Charlot, Oct. 25th 64," and "Newtonia, Nov. 4th 64," showing the positions of troops, roads, drainage, a few houses, and relief by hachures. Charlot refers to "Charlot's Farm" near Richards, MO. This event is better known as the Battle of the Marmaton River. The Battle of Mine Creek took place south of Pleasanton, KS.
Date: 1865

Title: Mileage Reimbursement Forms, Abstract of Articles Expended, Return of Quartermaster's Stores
Description: These military documents pertaining to the 6th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry include two mileage reimbursement forms from Major Wyllys Cadwell Ransom; an abstract of articles expended in public service filled out by 1st Lieutenant R.J. Lewis; and a return of quartermaster's stores completed by Lewis.
Date: 1863-1865

Title: Battle of Wilson's Creek
Description: This sketch, originally published in Harper's Weekly on August 31, 1861, depicts the Union retreat at the end of the Battle of Wilson's Creek on August 10, 1861, after Nathaniel Lyon's death and after Sigel's horses had been killed. The caption states: "General Siegel forcing his prisoners [Confederate and Native American] to draw off his cannon at the Battle of Springfield." Although Harper's Weekly describes this as the Battle of Springfield, this conflict has come to be known as the Battle of Wilson's Creek. The next skirmish in the area, Zagonyi's Charge, occured near Springfield, Missouri on October 25, 1861.
Object Type: Image
Date: August 31, 1861

Title: From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
Description: John A. Bushnell writes a letter to Eugenia Bronaugh in Calhoun, Missouri on October 5, 1863. He mentions having a conversation with a stranger in St. Louis and says it is important to be careful when meeting new people because they may be spies. Spies and detectives are necessary in war, he argues, but they sometimes make errors at the expense of the people they are supposed to protect. He tells Eugenia about a Dr. Zimmerman who was arrested, tried, and shot after fighting Bushwhackers who invaded his home. Still, Bushnell has hope for justice: “like Death it is sure to come.”
Date: October 5, 1863

Title: Missouri State Militia Special Order No. 267
Description: By order of Brigadier General John B. Sanborn, Walter D. Hubbard instructs Captain John W. Rabb to arrest and detain Corporal East in Springfield, Missouri for desertion.
Date: December 16, 1863

Title: Appraisal of Men's Horses from Company "A" 8th Cavalry Regiment Missouri State Militia
Description: This military document lists the names of enlisted men belonging to Company "A" Eighth Regiment Missouri State Militia Cavalry, whose horses have been inspected, appraised and branded by J.F. Barstow, Inspector acting under orders of Col. William Meyers, Chief Quartermaster, St. Louis Mo.
Date: 1861-1865

Title: Receipt Rolls of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage
Description: This military document is a collection of receipt rolls of clothing, camp, and garrison equipment for the use of the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A" that shows the transfer of items in between Lieutentant S. B. Shubert, Captain David D. Stockton, Lieutenant James J. Akard, Lieutenant Thomas A. Wakefield, Lieutenant T. E. Gray, and Captain Julius Glade.
Date: 1863-1865

Title: Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, 1864
Description: This military document is a return of ordnance and ordnance stores for Company "A" 8th Cavalry Regiment Missouri State Militia under command of Captain James J. Akard for the first quarter of 1864.
Date: April 7, 1864

Title: William O. Mead's Appointment to First Sergeant
Description: By the order of Colonel Joseph J. Gravely, David Hunter informs the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment that William O. Mead is appointed to First Sergeant, in Company "A", of the Eighth Regiment of Cavalry, M.S.M..
Date: April 13, 1863

Title: List of Stores Expended, 1863
Description: This military document is a list of items expended by the Head Quarters District of the Border in Kansas City, Missouri while conducting court martials during the last seven months of 1863.
Date: December 31, 1863

Title: Missouri State Militia General Order No. 3
Description: By order of Major John Cosgrove, an unknown author provides instructions on how long horses are to be allowed to graze. This General Order also instructs commanding officers to provide sufficient guard to prevent horses from escaping.
Date: April 28, 1864

Title: Military Log Book for 8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry Regiment Company "A"
Description: This book documents the monthly records of the 8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry Regiment Company "A" from June 1864 to September 1864. These records include clothing and equipment inventories, receipt rolls, and list of arms.
Date: June 1864 - September 1864

Title: Missouri State Militia General Orders Reinforcing General Responsibilities
Description: This General Order to the Missouri State Militia reminds enlisted men of their basic responsibilities while on duty. These include keeping horses and mules from escaping, staying at an assigned post until relieved, and keeping equipment and camp in good order.
Date: January 12, 1862

Title: Quarterly Returns of Deceased Soldiers, 1863
Description: This military document is a collection of quarterly returns of deceased soldiers of the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A". These returns are documentation of the third and fourth quarters of 1863.
Date: 1863

Title: Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regimental Orders No. 3
Description: By order of Major Edward B. Eno, Lt. William S Gibbs instructs the appointment of noncommissioned officers, the creation of a Muster Roll, and the outfit of proper weaponry for dismounted men in these companies.
Date: April 8, 1863

Title: Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, 1862
Description: This military document is a "Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, received at Linn Creek, Mo., of Col. J. W. McClurg, by Lt. Jas. J. Akard, Comdg. Co. "A," 8th Regt. Cav., M.S.M. for the quarter ending on the 30th day of June, '62."
Date: 1862

Civil War on the Western Border: The Missouri-Kansas Conflict, 1854-1865

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