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Title: Battle of Wilson's Creek
Description: This sketch, originally published in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper on August 24, 1861, depicts the Battle of Wilson's Creek. The caption states: "Great Battle of Wilson's Creek, near Springfield, Missouri. Between 5,500 Union troops under Generals Lyon and Siegel, and 23,000 rebels under Generals McCullough and Price, August 10th, 1861 -From a sketch by our special artist.-"
Object Type: Image
Date: August 24, 1861

Title: Abstract of Ordinance Expenditure, 1863
Description: This military document includes two abstracts of materials expended or consumed by the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A". These abstracts are documentation of the third and fourth quarters of 1863.
Date: 1863

Title: Receipt of Clothing for Military Duty, 1862
Description: This military document shows that "the Non-commissioned Officers, Artificers, Musicians and Privates of Co. "A", 8th Regt. Cav., Mo. S. Militia do hereby acknowledge to have received the several articles of Clothing" that are listed along with the names and signatures of those enrolled in this company. This disbursement of clothing was done under witness of Lieutenant James J. Akard.
Date: 1862

Title: Monthly Returns of Quartermaster's Property
Description: This military document includes three "Monthly Return of Quartermasters property received and issued remaining on hand by JJ Akard Capt" of the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A". These returns are documentation of October and December 1864 and January 1865.
Date: 1864-1865

Title: Individuals Who Lost Property While in U.S. Service
Description: This military document lists individuals who lost property in U.S service showing when, where, and how lost.
Date: 1864-1865

Title: Examination of Henry Weber
Description: This is Henry Weber's Oath of Loyalty to the United States, signed October 13, 1866. Weber, a 39-year-old native of Switzerland, states that he has resided in Missouri for 22 years and served in the militia for 16 months during the war. The oath is No. 163 in a bound volume.
Object Type: Government Document
Date: October 13, 1866

Title: Certificate of Lost Missouri State Militia Property
Description: Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Company "A" Captain James J. Akard completes this certificate of lost property on February 19th, 1865, indicating the loss of cooking equipment while traveling from Springfield, Missouri to Saint Louis, Missouri.
Date: February 19, 1865

Title: From Unknown to Hamilton R. Gamble
Description: This letter, dated August 2, 1862, is from an unknown writer in DeKalb, Missouri to Missouri Gov. Hamilton R. Gamble. The writer asks Gamble to replace Gen. B.F. Loan, claiming that Loan is disobeying Gamble's orders and plotting to appoint a military governor in Missouri. In a statement written on the reverse side, Gamble notes that he referred the letter to Lieut. Gov. Hall, and expresses doubt that Gen. Loan is guilty of "the insubordinate language imputed to him" by the anonymous writer.
Date: August 2, 1862

Title: Applications of Sarah Corder
Description: These are Sarah S. Corder’s applications for compensation from the United States government for the military service of John Corder’s slaves, Daniel, Henry, Jack, and Strother. The applications, dated December 4 and 22, 1866, include oaths of allegiance to the United States, statements that John Corder lawfully acquired his slaves, and the signatures of five witnesses and two notary publics in Lafayette County, Missouri. Pencil notes on the ninth, thirteenth, and seventeenth pages indicate that three of the applications were rejected.
Object Type: Legal Document
Date: December 4, 1866-December 22, 1866

Title: Missouri State Militia General Orders Outlining Rules for the Day
Description: This General Order to the Missouri State Militia describes in detail the Hours of Service, including the time of roll calls, meals, and drills.
Date: December 30, 1861

Title: From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
Description: This letter, dated August 3, 4, and 6, 1862, is from John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh. Bushnell states that two Missouri Militia companies came into his town and ordered every citizen over the age of fifteen to join arms. They also ordered women “not to give any encouragement to Southern men or Companies, not to waive a Handkerchief, not to talk or give advice to the enemy.” Bushnell also mentions an order issued in a recent newspaper for Southern sympathizers to stay at home and surrender their arms.
Object Type: Letter
Date: August 3, 1862-August 6, 1862

Title: From Mary E. Bedford to Alex M. Bedford
Description: On July 25, 1864, Mary E. Bedford writes from her home in Andrew County, Missouri, to her husband Lt. Alex M. Bedford, Prisoner of War, 35th Division, Fort Delaware, Delaware. Mary explains that there has been much excitement in the area because of the bushwhackers: “The people anticipate great deal of trouble here, worse times than we have ever had but I hope not.” Mary also shares news of various acquaintances in the area, stating that most of the men have joined the Federal Army.
Date: July 25, 1864

Title: Application of William D. McHatton and William S. Drummond
Description: This is an application for compensation from the United States government for the military service of Malinda D. Grave’s slave, Henry Johnson. William D. McHatton and William S. Drummond, executors to Grave’s estate, filed the application on December 19, 1866. It includes an oath of allegiance to the United States, a statement that Grave lawfully obtained her slave, and the signatures of four witnesses and a notary public in Lafayette County, Missouri. A note in pencil on the third page indicates that the application was rejected.
Object Type: Legal Document
Date: December 19, 1866

Title: Examination of Karl Faller
Description: This is Karl Faller's Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Faller, a 56-year-old resident of Liberty, Missouri, states that he served in the Missouri State Militia during the Civil War. The oath, labeled No. 31 in a bound volume, was signed by Faller in 1866.
Object Type: Government Document
Date: 1866

Title: List of Colored Recruits Enlisted, 6th District Missouri
Description: This military roll lists the names of "colored men" who were enlisted in the 6th congressional district of Missouri, in Caldwell County, and then transferred to St. Louis. The document, dated March 10, 1860, is addressed to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal, and is signed by John C. Dillard, Enrolling Officer.
Date: March 10, 1860

Title: From Willard P. Hall to Hamilton R. Gamble
Description: On August 31, 1863, Willard Hall writes from Headquarters, State of Missouri in St. Louis to Missouri Gov. Hamilton R. Gamble. Hall refers to "an order from Gen. Ewing"--presumably Order No. 11--and predicts that Jackson and Cass Counties in Missouri "will be laid waste" after its implementation. Hall adds that he will continue to protect the Missouri counties of Clay and Platte.
Object Type: Government Document
Date: August 31, 1863

Title: Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Circular Orders on Leaves from Camp
Description: By order of Major Edward B. Eno, Lt. William O. Mead notifies commanding officers that "after this date no soldier is to leave the lines of the Camp without a pass from his commanding officer."
Date: September 28, 1863

Title: Speech on Price's Raid
Description: This is an excerpt from a speech given by James Henry Lane in 1864. Lane describes several military engagements during Price's Raid, including the Battle of Little Blue River and the Battle of Westport. He commends the "skill & courage" of Generals Curtis, Blunt, and Pleasanton, and the "bravery & devotion" of the Kansas troops in their victory over General Price.
Object Type: Speech
Date: 1864

Title: Missouri Militia Order to Organize Platoons and Companies for Polk and Cedar Counties
Description: Missouri Militia Colonel Hosea G. Mullings orders that residents of Polk and Cedar Counties in Missouri enrolled in military duty to be organized into companies and platoons. Mullings provides specifications of rank and number for a platoon and company.
Date: June 3, 1865

Title: From E.B. Alexander to A. Comingo
Description: On December 31, 1863, Col. E.B. Alexander, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General in St. Louis, writes to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal for the 6th District of Missouri, in Lexington, Missouri. Alexander informs Comingo that "Recruiting Agents appointed by the Provost Marshal General have nothing to do with the Enlistment of slaves." He refers Comingo to Col. J. Broadhead, in the Department of the Provost Marshal General, for information on that subject.
Date: December 31, 1863

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

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