You all may be surprised to hear I agree with St. Louis Post Dispatch reviewer Joe Williams when he says that the movie would have been better had it contained more about slaves. This is especially true for those slaves in Gen. Jackson's personal life, and the plight of the refugee slaves (not all were so fortunate to be able to stay in the mansions of their former masters), and the large number of slaves (and free blacks) that provided logistical support to the Confederate Army, especially during the early war. Keep in mind this movie was the time of the early war, before U.S. Colored Troops were allowed into combat. Either the director or one of the actors explained that this movie was not supposed to be about slaves, but centered on the battles of "Stonewall Jackson". They stated "Roots" had already depicted slaves so this movie was not going to repeat that. Although I understand the time limits, it would have been refreshing to have more parts of the black experience that were too politically incorrect for "Roots" covered in this movie. Jackson's Black Sunday School and Slaves: Jackson had a sunday school class where he taught about one hundred slaves and free blacks to read the Bible. This alone was considered to be a subversive act by many in the pro-slavery South. Jackson, although personally against slavery, did purchase one or two slaves. One was an elderly lady who was beyond her years of productivity and begged Jackson to purchase her and provide for her in old age. I recall another slave, he bought upon personal request and he allowed the slave to purchase his freedom by labor. ---------------------- Plight of the Refugee Slaves: Wherever there was war there were refugees that were displaced by the fighting, foraging/looting. The conditions were usually worse for refugee slaves than anyone else, their story has never been told in any movie. Many were displaced directly by Federal troops and many escaped by running away. Following the Battle of Antietam, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was issued, which had caused many slaves to leave the plantations and head north expecting a better life and assistance. What is left out fellow St. Louisan, James Yeatman, President of the Western Sanitary Commission (a precursor to the Red Cross) spoke on behalf of the refugee slaves: "Besides the fact that men are thus pressed into service, thousands have been employed for weeks and months, who have never received any thing but promises to pay. This negligence and failure to comply with obligations, have greatly disheartened the poor slave, who comes forth at the call of the President, and supposes himself a free man, and that, by leaving his rebel master, he is inflicting a blow on the enemy, ceasing to labor and to provide food for him and for the armies of the rebellion. Thus he was promised freedom, but how is it with him ? He is seized in the street, and ordered to go and help unload a steamboat, for which he will be paid, or to sent to work in the trenches, or to labor for some quartermaster, or to chop wood for the Government. He labors for months, and at last is only paid with promises, unless perchance it may be with kicks, cuffs, and curses." "Under such treatment, he feels that he has exchanged one master for many masters; these continued abuses sadden and depress him, and he sighs to return to his former home and master. He, at least, fed, clothed, and sheltered him. Something should be done, and I doubt not, will be done, to correct these terrible abuses, when the proper authorities are made to comprehend them. The President's proclamation should not thus be made a living lie, as the "Declaration of Independence" has too long been, in asserting the inalienable rights of man, while the nation continued to hold millions of human beings in bondage." Yeatman continues: "The poor negroes are everywhere greatly depressed at their condition. They all testify that if they were only paid their little wages as they earn them, so they could purchase clothing, and were furnished with the provisions promised, they could stand it; but to work and get poorly paid, poorly fed, and not doctored when sick, is more than they can endure. Among the thousands whom I questioned, none showed the least unwillingness to work. If they could only be paid fair wages, they would be contented and happy. They do not realize that they are taken and hired out to men who treat them, so far as providing for them is concerned, far worse than their "secesh" masters did. Besides this they feel that their pay or hire is lower now than it was when the "secesh" used to hire them. This is true." (incidentally this is an account in St. Louis, but the situation was the same throughout the country, until the Freedman's Bureau was setup to provide massive assistance) ---------------------- Black Confederate in the Camps: While the movie did show the hiring of one slave (or freeman) as a cook for the Confederate army there were thousands that provided support for that army in the rear. These were teamsters, skilled craftsmen, cooks, and laborers of all kinds. Plus they should have put in one or two armed black Confederates. Jackson's Army was noted for having a significant number of unofficial black soldiers that were heavily armed. In fact the Army of the Potomac considered one lone unnamed black sharpshooter the best sniper in the ANV (Army of Northern Virgiinia). Although I criticize the absence of the above, I understand the time limits involved in making the movie. When it came to town scenes of civilians, I think the movie was pretty good at depicting slaves (or free men) walking in the streets, and the house servants of wealthy Virginians. These were often the most loyal of slaves and so it was historically accurate to show them with close intimate relations with their masters. Of course these are generalities, exceptions were common. Of course, I agree with the History Channel that given its time restrictions, it was one of the most accurate historic films to have been released. Sure it could have had the bloody affects of "Saving Private Ryan", but this is a movie the entire family can come watch. But unlike Joe Williams, I would have given the film 3 stars *** and look forward to the 6 hour DVD. (Please pardon any typos, I churned this out after suffering a bout of insomnia with only two hours of sleep last night) Scott K. Williams, Author: "Slavery in St. Louis" http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mo/county/stlouis/slavery.htm Webmaster: The Missouri Civil War Museum http://www.missouricivilwarmuseum.org/

Richmond National Battlefield Park (VA) Follow-up on Significant Vandalism On September 19, 2002, two adults and two juveniles were arrested by rangers for vandalizing the Parker's Battery unit of the park. All the unit's interpretive signs, its walking bridge and its Civil War monument were covered with profane words that had been spray-painted on in a variety of colors. In a plea agreement, the original felony charge was changed to a misdemeanor charge of destruction of government property. All four pled guilty to that charge. Both juveniles then violated their probation before the sentencing hearing; they were again arrested and each served two days of jail time. On December 13, the juveniles were each sentenced to four days in jail, 250 hours of community service and two years' probation; banned from the park for two years; and required to pay a quarter of the overall $5,050 in restitution to the park. On February 21, adults Christopher Timberlake and Nikki Warner were sentenced in federal court. Timberlake received 15 days in jail, a year's su! pervised probation, and 250 hours of community service; Warner received two years' supervised probation and 250 hours of community service. Each was also banned from the park for two years and required to pay a quarter of the $5,050 in restitution to the park. Civil War News has been covering the story. Leslie Winston was the investigating ranger. [Submitted by Tim Mauch, Supervisory Park Ranger] http://data2.itc.nps.gov/morningreport/ Desoto Joe/The Record Man

Old Greenville Days Wappapello, MO Event Dates: 09/20-21/2003 Location: Greenville Recreation Area Phone: (573) 222-8562 This event is staged around the early 1900's. It is comprised of civil war skits, skirmishes, memorial, encampment, arts and crafts display and demonstrations, candle light tours, gospel and bluegrass music, parade and much more. It is done in partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wayne County Historical Society, and Greenville Jaycees. Points of contact are Park Rangers Andrew Jefferson and Rosie Lemons. FREE Desoto Joe/The Record Man

> > Anyone see Gods & Generals yet? > I watched the History Channel program: Gods & Generals Fact or Fiction ? There verdict was: this film is the nearest Hollywood comes to historical fact. Quite a compliment. The biggest complaint I heard among CW buffs was they left out a lot of scenes that were filmed. Like Antietam. But with the film lasting 3 hrs 40 minutes this is understandable. The dvd when it comes out will include the full 6 hour movie. So we have something else to look forward to seeing. --Scott Williams

Thanks to you, Desoto Joe, for running this list the way you do! We may not always realize what it takes to keep a list like this operating so well, and you're doing a great job. Keep up the good work just as you have been doing all along. Also thanks to all the list members who help make it so informative and interesting in so many ways. >From another "lurker" S. Strnad ([email protected]

Trying to fine info on Conrad Meyer(Olendorff). He volunteered in the 49th Reg. Mo. then I think in 9-24-1864 Conrad was appointed to 3rd Sergeant in Co. G. I have been told he mustered out at Beutan Barracks in St. Louis Mo. Thanks Regina Adams Sunrise Beach, Mo. 65079 [email protected] Virus Free Scanned by Norton AntiVirus 2003

Website Updates: The Missouri Civil War Museum, at Jefferson Barracks, is now recruiting a living history unit, the 1st Missouri Cavalry US. this unit was organized September 6, 1861 at Jefferson Barracks. To read more about this visit: .http://www.missouricivilwarmuseum.org/1mocav-enlistment.htm I also revised and expanded my page on 2nd Missouri Cavalry US "Merrill's Horse". This unit was organized at Benton Barracks. Page includes the Civil War music, "The Ballad of Merrill's Horse". http://www.missouricivilwarmuseum.org/merrill.htm Scott K. Williams, Webmaster The Missouri Civil War Museum http://www.missouricivilwarmuseum.org/

----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 2:07 PM Subject: [MO-CW] CW Great Grandfather > > > This may be to long for you to read, it is a letter written by my > ggrandfather while he was in the civil war. He did not serve from Missouri > but I believe from ILL. > > > Camp near Roseville, Georgia March 21, 1864 > > Dear Brother, > > I embrace the present opportunity of writing to you to let you know that I am > still in good health for which I thank God for his goodness towards me and > hope that these lines may find you enjoying the same blessing. > > I am in the 3rd Division of the 14th Corps in a camp near Roseville, Georgia. > I could not tell how long we will stay here. Some think we will leave > before long and give the Rebels fight and some think that we will stay here > for several months. This is a healthy country and the best of water, but it > is a miserable poor country for farming. We are about 29 miles from the > North Carolina line. > > I am as yet well satisfied with the service as I had any reason to expect. > We have plenty to eat and not much to do but enough to keep us healthy. The > boys exercise themselves in playing ball and other amusements. For my part I > employ my time in reading, writing and walking around the camp and country as > we have full privilege of walking every where we please inside of our picket > lines; which is from 1 to 3 miles from camp. > > We were out on the old Chickamauga battle field yesterday. We saw many > causalities there, the graves of the dead, and the scars on the trees of both > cannons and muskets, which in places has literally mowed the underbrush while > the ground is strown with bullets, pieces of shells, grape and canister shot. > > It is very cold here today. > > Please pay a little attention to my folks if you please and see that they do > not get out of wood before the cold weather. Please give my respects to all > the friends. Write as often as convenient and let me know how you are all > doing. Give my compliments to my old mother. I would say to her to be > faithful in the Christian cause, pray to God and trust to his goodness in all > things. He is our strength and shield and our exceeding great reward, > although fate may scatter you and your children far over this wide world if > we are faithful we will all meet again never to part again and there Mother, > those wrinkled cheeks of thine will bloom in immortal youth and those fond > eyes that often weeps over your children will never shed a tear if we should > never meet again on earth let us all try to meet in heaven. > > So fair well for the present. > > Francis P. Speck > > Note: Francis P. Speck was a Union soldier fighting for the North during the > Civil War. He died at Lookout Mountain Hospital, Chattanooga, TN in Aug > 1864. I do not know if he died in battle or from disease. In fact I know > next to nothing about him. > > Diane > SPECK, FRANCIS P REC (recruit) E (Company) 10 IL US INF (Unit) OQUAWKA ( RESIDENCE, when enlisted) 10th Regiment Infantry (3 years) (Illinois) Organized at Cairo, Ill., July 29, 1861. Attached to District of Cairo, Ill., to October, 1861. 1st Brigade, District of Cairo, to February, 1862. 4th Brigade, 1st Division, District of Cairo, February, 1862. 1st Brigade, 4th Division, Army of Mississippi, to April, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Army Mississippi, to September, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 13th Division, Army of the Ohio, to November, 1862. 1st Brigade, 4th Division, Centre 14th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to January, 1863. 1st Brigade, 4th Division, 14th Army Corps, to June, 1863. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, Reserve Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to October, 1863. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 14th Army Corps, to August, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, 16th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, to September, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 17th Army Corps, to July, 1865. SERVICE.--Moved to Mound City, Ill., and duty there until January, 1862. Expedition into Kentucky January 16-21. At Bird's Point, Mo., until March. Skirmish at Sykestown, Mo., March 1 (Detachment). Operations against New Madrid and Island No. 10 March 3-April 8. Actions at New Madrid March 12-14. Capture of New Madrid March 14. Island No. 10 April 6. Action and capture at Tiptonville April 8. Expedition to Fort Pillow, Tenn., April 13-17. Moved to Hamburg Landing, Tenn., April 17-24. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. Engagement at Farmington May 3. Pursuit to Booneville May 30-June 12. Tuscumbia Creek May 31-June 1. Reconnaissance toward Baldwyn June 3. At Clear Creek until July 21. Ordered to Tuscumbia, Ala., July 21, thence march to Nashville, Tenn., via Florence, Athens and Columbia August 28-September 15. Siege of Nashville September 15-November 6. Repulse of Morgan's attack on Edgefield November 5. Duty at Nashville and Edgefield until July, 1863. Moved to Murfreesboro July 20, 1863, thence to Bridgeport, Ala., August 24-September 12, and duty there until October. Pursuit of Wheeler up the Sequatchie Valley October 1-17. Action at Anderson's Cross Roads October 2. At Anderson's Cross Roads until October 24. Moved to Igo's Ferry October 24. Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign November 23-27. Tunnel Hill November 24-25. Mission Ridge November 25. Chickamauga Station November 26. March to relief of Knoxville November 28-December 8. March to Columbus, thence to Chattanooga and to Rossville, Ga. Regiment Veteranize December 27, 1863. Veterans on furlough January 11 to February 22, 1864. At Rossville until May 2. Atlanta (Ga.) Campaign May 2-September 8. Demonstrations on Dalton May 5-13. Tunnel Hill May 6-7. Rocky Faced Ridge May 8-11. Buzzard's Roost Gap May 8-9. Battle of Resaca May 14-15. Rome, Ga., May 17-18. Operations on line of Pumpkin Vine Creek and battles about Dallas, New Hope Church and Allatoona Hills May 25-June 5. Operations about Marietta and against Kenesaw Mountain June 10-July 2. Pine Hill June 11-14. Lost Mountain June 15-17. Assault on Kenesaw June 27. Ruff's Station, Smyrna Camp Ground, July 4. Chattahoochie River July 5-17. Peach Tree Creek July 19-20. Siege of Atlanta July 22-August 25. Utoy Creek August 5-7. Flank movement on Jonesboro August 25-30. Battle of Jonesboro August 31-September 1. Lovejoy Station September 2-6. Pursuit of Hood into Alabama October 1-26. Action at Resaca, Ga., October 12-13. March to the sea November 15-December 10. Monteith Swamp December 9. Siege of Savannah December 10-21. Campaign of the Carolinas January to April, 1865. Moved to Beaufort, S.C., January 3, thence to Pocotaligo. Reconnaissance to Salkehatchie River January 20. Salkehatchie Swamp February 2-5. Rivers' and Broxton's Bridges February 2. Rivers' Bridge February 3. Binnaker's Bridge, South Edisto River, February 9. Orangeburg, North Edisto River, February 11-12. Columbia February 15-17. Fayetteville, N. C., March 11. Cape Fear March 18. Cox's Bridge, Neuse River, March 19-20. Battle of Bentonville March 20-21. Occupation of Goldsboro March 24. Advance on Raleigh April 10-14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. March to Washington, D. C, via Richmond, Va., April 29-May 19. Grand Review May 24. Moved to Louisville, Ky., June 4. Mustered out July 4, 1865, and discharged at Chicago, Ill., July 11, 1865. Regiment lost during service 2 Officers and 48 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 136 Enlisted men by disease. Total 186. 10th Illinois Infantry Regiment History http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilcivilw/history/010.htm SPECK, Francis P Recruit Oquawka Feb 25, 1864 Died July 30, 1864 Company "E" 10th Illinois Infantry (Three Year Service) http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilcivilw/r050/010-e-in.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilcivilw/reg_html/010_reg.htm Desoto Joe/The Record Man

----- Original Message ----- From: "Donna Stinson" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 9:28 PM Subject: [MO-CW] Company A 6th Reg'mt Mo Ca. > My G grandfather (James Conklin) served with several different outfits over 4 years while serving the Union. He started in Dade Co Missouri in 1861 with a group called Fremont Battalion Mo.Cav. Capt Switzler's Company. He was discharged 1865 from Company A 6th Reg'mt Mo Cav. Does anyone know how I would locate pictures that might have been taken during those 4 years. Thanks Donna Hawthorne Ca...Oh.. he fought at Pilot Knob and I am very sorry to see what Rep. Gebhardt is doing to the history of our Confederate ancestors. It is all very sad. All of you in Missouri need to set him out to pasture. > Fremont's Body Guard Organized at Cincinnati, Ohio, and St. Louis, Mo., August, 1861. Attached to Headquarters Western Department, and participated in Fremont's Campaign in Missouri and against Springfield September to November, 1861. Advance on Springfield October 8-25. Wet Glaze October 13. Linn Creek October 14 and 16. Zagony's charge at Springfield October 25, against a force of 2,000 rebels, routing them, and killing and capturing almost as many as the Battalion numbered. Mustered out by order of the Secretary of War November 30, 1861. Battalion lost during service 16 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Enlisted men by disease. Total 18. Fremont Hussars Organized at St. Louis, Mo., September, 1861. Attached to Fremont's Army of the West to November, 1861. Unattached, Army of Southwest Missouri, Dept. Missouri, to February, 1862. SERVICE.--Expedition against Green's forces September 6-14, 1861. Fremont's Campaign against Springfield, Mo., September to November. Action at Little Santa Fe November 6. At Rolla, Mo., to December 29. Black Walnut Creek, Sedalia, November 29. Advance to Springfield and the Southwest December 29, 1861, to February 14, 1862. Assigned to 2nd Missouri Cavalry January 9, 1862, and to 4th Missouri Cavalry February 14, 1862. Fremont Rangers Organized at Cape Girardeau, Mo., August, 1861. Mustered out January 25, 1862. 6th Regiment Cavalry Organized February 14, 1862, by consolidation of Wright's, Wood's and Hawkins' Battalions. Attached to District of Southwest Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to July, 1862. District of Eastern Arkansas, Dept. of Missouri, to December, 1862. 1st Brigade, 3rd (Cavalry) Division, District of Eastern Arkansas, to January, 1863 (6 Companies). 1st Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, 13th Army Corps, Dept. of Tennessee, to April, 1863 (6 Companies). Headquarters 13th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, to August, 1863 (6 Cos.). Cavalry Brigade, 13th Army Corps, Dept. of the Gulf, to November, 1863 (6 Cos.). 3rd Brigade, Cavalry Division, Dept. of the Gulf, to January, 1864 (7 Cos.). 1st Brigade, Cavalry Division, Dept. of the Gulf, to December, 1864. District of Southern Alabama. Dept. of the Gulf, to February, 1865. Separate Brigade, District of Baton Rouge, La., Dept. of the Gulf, February, 1865 (7 Cos.). Cavalry Brigade, District of Baton Rouge, La., to July, 1865. Dept. of Texas to September, 1865. Cos. "A," "D," "E" and "L" attached to District of Southwest Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to October, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Army of the Frontier, Dept. of Missouri, to June, 1863. District of Southeast Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to October, 1863. District of St. Louis, Mo., Dept. of Missouri, to muster out. SERVICE.--Curtis' Campaign in Southwest Missouri and Arkansas February-March, 1862. Marshfield, Mo., February 9. Sugar Creek, Ark., February 17. Bentonville February 17. West Plains, Mo., February 19. Keytesville February 25. Battles of Pea Ridge, Ark., March 6-8. Spring River March 13. Salem Spring River March 18 (Detachment). Scout through Gadfly, Newtonia, Granby, Neosho and Valley of Indian Creek and skirmish April 8. Scout from Batesville, Ark., June 16-17 (4 Cos.). White Oak Bayou, Miss., June 23 (Battalion). Near Fayetteville, Ark., July 15. Expedition to Coldwater, Miss., July 22-25 (Battalion). White Oak Bayou, Miss., July 29 (Battalion). Chariton Bridge, Mo., August 3. Montevallo August 7. Between Stockton and Humansville August 12. Stockton August 12. Neosho August 21. Hickory Grove August 23 (Co. "B"). Expedition from Clarendon, Ark., to Lawrenceville and St. Charles September 11-13. Occupation of Newtonia, Mo., October 4 (2nd Battalion). Expedition from Helena, Ark., to Grenada, Miss.. November 27-December 5. Oakland, Miss., December 3. Cane Hill, Boston Mountains, Ark. (2nd Battalion). Battle of Prairie Grove, Ark., December 7 (2nd Battalion). Near Helena, Ark., December 14 (Co. "E"). Sherman's Yazoo Expedition December 20, 1862-January 3, 1863. Expedition from Milliken's Bend to Dallas Station and Delhi December 25-26, 1862. Expedition over Boston Mountains to Van Buren, Ark., December 27-29 (2nd Battalion). Reconnaissance toward White River and St. Charles January 13, 1863 (Squadron). Carthage January 23, 1863. Expedition from Young's Point, La., to Greenville, Miss., and Cypress Bend, Ark., February 14-29. Cypress Bend, Ark., February 19 (Detachment). Fish Lake, near Greenville, Miss., and Deer Creek, near Greenville, February 23 (Detachment). Operations from Milliken's Bend, La., to New Carthage March 31-April 17 (1st Battalion). Near Dunbar's Plantation, Bayou Vidal, April 7 (Detachment). Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf April 25-30. Port Gibson May 1. Near Black River May 5. Raid on New Orleans & Jackson Railroad, near Crystal Springs, May 11. Jackson May 14. Champion's Hill May 16. Near Bridgeport May 17. Siege of Vicksburg May 18-July 4. Assaults on Vicksburg May 19 and 22. Mason's Ford. Big Black River, June 9. Advance on Jackson, Miss., July 4-10. Near Baker's Creek July 7. Bolton's Station July 8 (Detachment). Near Clinton July 8 (Detachment). Near Jackson and near Clinton July 9 (Detachment). Siege of Jackson July 10-17. Brookhaven July 18 (Detachment). Moved to the Dept. of the Gulf August. Near Morganza, La., September 8. Atchafalaya September 8-9. Hornersville, Mo., September 20 (2nd Battalion). Sterling's Farm, on Bayou Fordoche, near Morganza, September 27. Western Louisiana Campaign October 3-November 30. Reconnaissance toward Opelousas October 20. Opelousas, Barre Landing, October 21. Washington October 24. Bayou Bourbeaux November 2. Carrion Crow Bayou November 18. Bayou Portage, Grand Lake, November 23. Attack on Bloomfield, Mo., and pursuit to Brown's Ferry November 29-30 (2nd Battalion). Near Vermillionville, La., November 30. Branchville, Ark,, January 17, 1864 (Detachment). Branchville, Ivey's Ford, Pine Bluff, January 19 (Detachment). Red River Campaign March 10-May 22. Advance from Franklin to Alexandria March 14-26. Bayou Rapides March 20. Henderson's Hill March 21. Monett's Ferry and Cloutiersville March 29-30. Natchitoches March 31. Crump's Hill, Piney Woods, April 2. Wilson's Farm April 7. Bayou de Paul, Carroll's Mill, April 8. Battle of Sabine Cross Roads April 8. Pleasant Hill April 9. About Cloutiersville April 22-24. Bayou Rapides Bridge and McNutt's Hill, Alexandria, April 27-28. Scout from Pilot Knob, Mo., to Gainesville, Ark., May 10-25 (2nd Battalion). Retreat to Morganza April 13-20. Wilson's Landing May 14. Avoyelle's (or Marksville Prairie) May 15. Old River L May 22. Operations in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas July 18-August 6 (2nd Battalion). Mazzard's Prairie, Ark., July 27. Osceola August 2 and 4. Elkchute August 4. Bayou Letsworth August 11. Operations in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas August 15-24 (2nd Battalion). Richland Creek, Ark., August 16 (Detachment). Expedition to Clinton, La., August 23-29. Olive Branch, Corelle River and Clinton August 25. Near Richwood's, Mo., October 4 (Detachment). Tyler's Mills October 7 (2nd Battalion). Expedition from Baton Rouge to Clinton, Greensburg, Osyke and Camp Moore October 5-9. Expedition from Baton Rouge to Brookhaven, Miss., and skirmishes November 14-21. Davidson's Expedition from Baton Rouge against Mobile & Ohio Railroad November 27-December 3. Expedition from Baton Rouge to Clinton and Comite River March 30-April 2, 1865. Duty in District of Baton Rouge, La., until July and the Dept. of Texas until September. Mustered out September 12, 1865. Regiment lost during service 2 Officers and 34 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 6 Officers and 273 Enlisted men by disease. Total 315 Desoto Joe/The Record Man

----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 9:03 AM Subject: [MO-CW] > Hello Everyone, > > Yesterday I was reading through Kit Dalton's book "Under the Black Flag" and came across a rather cryptic statement and was wondering if anyone on the list can shed some light. > > In Chapter XIII > Battles, Battles, Ever Battles!--Lone Jack > Pg 78 > > "How in the name of reason Colonel Cockrell ever got it into his head that we had any hopes of surprising the enemy at this late hour has puzzled many a military man of greater dimensions than the Little Captain who wore a name in "The War of the West" that shall remain a secret, I trust, for all time." > > Any ideas on just who this "Little Captain" was? > > Thanks for any help! > Alinda Miller > Lone Jack, Missouri > > I believe he is referring to himself, as the little Captain. He was one of Quantril's captains. Desoto Joe/The Record Man

----- Original Message ----- From: "Diane O'Quinn" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 8:07 AM Subject: {not a subscriber} 24th Reg MO > I am seeking anyone that might have more information on our ancestor's civil war history. His name was Joseph Oquin and he was in the Missouri 24th Reg. Co. D & G. > I am hoping to find any pictures that may be out there and a brief description of their service and where they may of fought. If anyone out there can help me please let me know. I would appreciate any help you can give me. > Thanks! > Diane O'Quinn > [email protected] > > 24th Regiment Infantry Organized in Missouri at large October 24 to December 28, 1861. Attached to 1st Brigade, Army of Southwest Missouri, to February, 1862. Unassigned, Army of Southwest Missouri, to July, 1862. District of Eastern Arkansas, Dept. of Missouri, to October, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Army of Southeast Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to February, 1863. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, Army of Southeast Missouri, to March, 1863. District of Southeast Missouri to June, 1863. District of Columbus, Ky., 6th Division, 16th Army Corps, Dept. of the Tennessee, to January, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 16th Army Corps, Dept. of the Tennessee, to March, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 16th Army Corps, Dept. of the Gulf, to June, and Dept. of the Tennessee to October, 1864. SERVICE.--Join Curtis at Rolla, Mo., January, 1862. Curtis' Campaign in Missouri and Arkansas against Price, January to March, 1862. Advance on Springfield, Mo., February 2-11. Pursuit of Price into Arkansas February 14-29. Battles of Pea Ridge, Ark., March 6-8. March to Batesville April 5-May 13, thence march to Helena, Ark., May 25-July 14. Duty at Helena until October. Moved to Sulphur Springs, Mo., October 5-11. Pittman's Ferry, Ark., October 27 (3 Cos.). Moved to Pilot Knob, Mo., October 28-30. March to Patterson November 2-4, to Reeve's Station December 9-10. Return to Patterson December 18. Moved to Van Buren December 21-24, and toward Doniphan January 9-10, 1863. To Alton January 14-18, and to West Plains and Salem, Ark., January 28-February 2. To Pilot Knob and Ironton February 2-27. Moved to St. Genevieve and to Cape Girardeau March 8-12. Operations against Marmaduke April 17-May 2 (Co. "G"). Mill Creek Bridge April 24 (Detachment). Duty in Southeast Missouri until June. Richfield, Clay County, May 19 (Detachment). Ordered to New Madrid, Mo., June, and duty in District of Columbus, Ky., until January, 1864. New Madrid, Mo., August 7, 1863 (1 Co.). Expedition from Union City, Tenn., to Conyersville September 1-10 (Detachment). Conyersville September 10, Ordered to Vicksburg, Miss., January, 1864. Meridian Campaign February 3-March 5. Meridian February 14-15. Marion February 15-17. Canton February 28. Red River Campaign March 10-May 22. Fort De Russy March 14. Occupation of Alexandria March 16. Henderson's Hill March 21. Battle of Pleasant Hill April 9. Cloutiersville and Cane River Crossing April 22-24. At Alexandria April 27-May 13. Moore's Plantation May 5-7. Bayou Boeuf May 7. Bayou LaMourie May 12. Retreat to Morganza May 13-20. Mansura May 16. Yellow Bayou May 18-19. Moved to Vicksburg, Miss.; thence to Memphis, Tenn., May 22-June 10. Lake Chicot, Ark., June 6-7. Smith's Expedition to Tupelo, Miss., July 5-21. Pontotoc July 11. Camargo's Cross Roads, near Harrisburg, July 13. Tupelo July 14-15. Old Town Creek July 15. Smith's Expedition to Oxford, Miss., August 1-30. Tallahatchie River August 7-9. Abbeville and Oxford August 12. Moved to Duvall's Bluff, Ark.. September 1-6. Pursuit of Price through Arkansas and Missouri September 7 to October 6. Mineral Point, Mo., September 27. ordered to St. Louis, Mo., October 6. A detachment of Veterans and Recruits at Franklin, Mo., until November. Ordered to Paducah, Ky., November 7; thence moved to Nashville, Tenn., and Columbia, Tenn., November 22-26. Temporarily attacked to 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 23rd Army Corps. Columbia November 26-27. Battle of Franklin November 30. Battles of Nashville, Tenn., December 15-16. Pursuit of Hood to the Tennessee River December 17-28. At Clifton, Tenn., and Eastport, Miss., until February, 1865. Regiment mustered out October, 1864, to February 1, 1865. Company "E" served detached from May, 1862. Attached to 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Mississippi, May, 1862, to November, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 7th Division, Left Wing 13th Army Corps, Dept. of the Tennessee, to December, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 7th Division, 16th Army Corps, to January, 1863, 2nd Brigade, 7th Division, 17th Army Corps, to September, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 17th Army Corps, to December, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 15th Army Corps, to October. 1864, participating in battles of Iuka, Miss., September 19, 1862. Corinth, Miss, October 3-4. Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign November, 1862, to January, 1863. Expedition to Yazoo Pass and operations against Fort Pemberton and Greenwood March 13-April 5, 1863. At Milliken's Bend, La.. until April 25. Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf April 25-30. Battles of Port Gibson May 1, Raymond May 12, Jackson May 14. Champion's Hill May 16. Siege of Vicksburg, Miss., May 18-July 4. Surrender of Vicksburg July 4. Garrison duty at Vicksburg until September. Movement to Helena, Ark.; Memphis, Tenn., and march to Chattanooga, Tenn., September 12-November 22. Operations on Memphis & Charleston Railroad in Alabama October 20-29. Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign November 23-27. Tunnel Hill November 23-24. Mission Ridge November 25. At Bridgeport. Ala. until January, 1864. Duty along Memphis & Charleston Railroad until June, 1864. Moved to Kingston, Ga., June 15-20, thence to Resaca July 2, and duty there until October. Defense of Resaca October 12. Company captured. Companies "F" and "K" detached and on duty in District of Southeast Missouri to July, 1863. Reserve Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Army of Southeast Missouri, to August, 1863. Unattached, Cavalry Division, Arkansas Expedition, to January, 1864. Unattached, 1st Division, 7th Army Corps, Army of Arkansas, to February, 1864. Participating in actions at Licking, Mo., May 4, 1862. Crow's Station, near Licking, May 26, 1862. Scout in Wayne, Stoddard and Dunklin Counties, Mo., August 20-27, 1862. Duty in District of Southeast Missouri until July, 1863. Steele's operations against Little Rock, Ark., July 1-September 10. Capture of Little Rock September 10 and duty there until February, 1864. Rejoined Regiment at Vicksburg, Miss., February, 1864. Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 40 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 220 Enlisted men by disease. Total 264. Desoto Joe/The Record Man

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Joey, Few people would be able to put in the time and effort I've seen you put in over the couple of years I've been a member of this list. You are right on the money. Missouri had both Union and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War so there is always going to be a difference of opinions. I like the way you allow people to express their opinions pro and con. Keep up the good work;;;;..Frank Blankenship

Joe, You just keep the list as it is, I think it is one of the best. I lurk most of the time, because I am still learning about the War. I have family that fought on both sides, as I think many many of us do, and the state I grew up in wasn't even a state at the time of the war. I hope that I am open minded enough to realize that the confederate flag is not going to "hurt" anyone and as a nation all of us should let it fly because even if we don't agree with what some people may think it stands for, the one thing it does stand for, is that an entire part of this country had the guts to fight for what they believed in, and how many of us today could say we would be willing to fight and die for our beliefs. I think that as I said, if for no other reason, you have to respect anyone who would do that. Joe, you just keep up the good work. diane

Joplin author writes book about "Bloody" Bill Anderson "America's Civil War sometimes brought out the best in people, but more often, the worst," says Joplin author Larry Wood. "It laid bare their old hatreds, gave rise to new ones, and bred inhuman violence. Nowhere was this truer than in the border state of Missouri where arose a vicious brand of partisan warfare that was fueled by revenge and marked by atrocity; and the Civil War offers no starker example of its dehumanizing influence than in the story of Missouri's leading purveyor of bloodshed, Confederate guerrilla William T. Anderson." Wood's biography of Anderson, entitled I Am a Guerrilla: The Civil War Story of Bloody Bill Anderson, was recently released by Eakin Press of Austin, Texas. The book is available through bookstores, directly from the publisher at www.eakingpress.com, or directly from the author by calling 417-624-3009. Wood is a retired public school teacher and a member of Western Writers of America. His historical articles have appeared in America's Civil War, Blue and Gray Magazine, Gateway Heritage, Kansas Heritage, The Ozarks Mountaineer, True West, and Wild West. The January 2003 issue of the Missouri Historical Review contains an article by Wood on Bloody Bill's brother, Jim Anderson. Wood is also the author of The Civil War on the Lower Kansas-Missouri Border. http://12.14.205.58/clientservices/DisplayNews.asp?showfilename=44851&pubcode=LWR Desoto Joe/The Record Man

Joe, I do SO enjoy and appreciate the job you do. I for one and slow to pass out compliments but you sir, are well deserving of one. I could rant on but will instead just say THANKS. Laura ----- Original Message ----- From: "Desoto Joe/The Record Man" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 8:36 AM Subject: [MO-CW] FYI I have been off list for awhile, personal situations & phone lines were out for a few days due to the weather. Tonight when I get in from work, I'll try to answer some questions. I would like to answer one members request & share it with all. To ?: (name withheld out of courtesy, even when I'm accused of not having any) This list covers all topics related to the Civil War in Missouri, from the actual time period, or topics that are currently being raised in the press. Everyone on the list has the right to express their opinions on any topic that is relevant. Sometimes as administrator, you have to allow a few offtopic posts, because sometimes, people just need to share things with others whom they assume, might be interested. I'm probably the biggest person guilty of that infraction. I sometimes post articles that deal with other states, but are interesting because they deal with the Civil War. I have tried to send most of these articles to my friend David, who graciously maintains a website that posts all of my postings concerning the Civil War. I sometimes cannot answer every request, especially complaints, but I do receive them from time to time, & try diligently to address the concerns of all members. In fact, I feel that everyone here, tries to maintain the highest standards of proper net etiquette. I have many irons in the fire & maintaining the list & webpage, while fulfilling my other obligations, is very demanding. I usually get little sleep, but I enjoy trying to help others in their search for the truth concerning the conflict. There are people who come & go from our list. They find help & leave, but sometimes return. My mailbox is jammed with requests & bounced messages, misdirected posts, etc. Often, we receive requests that have nothing to do with the War, but I do not chastise these posters, I try to help them offlist instead. My political affiliations have nothing to do with the way I run the list. I do not consider myself associated with any political party. I do not vote straight ticket on anything, but support the candidates & issues that I feel will best support my conscience. From the day you are born, until the day you die, everyone's life is evolved around politics. This is unfortunate, but a fact of life. I am aware of your dislike to the recent political postings, but again, I see no harm in allowing them as long as they relate to our state & the Civil War. Your last complaint was rude in it's content & was not replied to until now, because Sunday, I was shoveling snow all night at the Hospital with a crew of only three. Last night I came in & crashed on my couch, grabbed a few hours sleep & woke to get my daughter ready & on the bus for school. I'm typing this response & perhaps I can grab a little shut eye before I plod off to work. My point is this: Don't be so thick skinned, life is too short. Contribute to the list what you can, read what you like, delete offending posts, or comment on them. Try not to post anything that is hurtful by directing it at individuals. We all will never agree on everything, but that's ok. If this reply is not to your liking, then I suggest you unsubscribe & find a list that will fulfill your particular needs, or start your own. Yes the War is over, but the political ramifications have followed this state ever since. Of course, if the majority of the members on the list feel that I am in error in these statements, please feel free to inform me of my transgressions. Anyone see Gods & Generals yet? Desoto Joe/The Record Man ==== MO-CW Mailing List ==== "Every man must be for the United States or against it. There can be no neutrals in this war, only patriots - or traitors." - Sen. Stephen Douglas ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.454 / Virus Database: 253 - Release Date: 2/10/03