Volume 8
Language: English
Published by Independently published, 2026
Series: Book 11 of 11 - 1861 Missouri Speaks, Series 2: Primary Source Documents
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- Title
- Volume 8
- Author
- Fry Ret., Jerry R.
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 107367908X
- ISBN 13
- 9781073679089
- Item weight
- 1,046 grams
- Series
- Book 11 of 11: 1861 Missouri Speaks, Series 2: Primary Source Documents
Volume 8 of Series 2 covers December 1861, a month marked by federal control, internal disputes, and continued military activity across Missouri. With authorization from Abraham Lincoln, Henry W. Halleck imposed martial law in key areas of the state, signaling a stronger Union effort to restore order and secure vital infrastructure. At the same time, controversy persisted within Union ranks, including the ongoing imprisonment of Justus McKinstry and debates over the dismissal and compensation of officers previously appointed by John C. Fremont. Through official correspondence and personal letters, the volume reveals the administrative challenges and political tensions shaping Union policy in Missouri.
On the Confederate and Missouri State Guard side, leadership struggles and organizational challenges continued under Sterling Price and other commanders, even as efforts were made to reorganize forces and coordinate with Confederate authorities. The volume also highlights military engagements such as the battles of Salem and Mt. Zion Church, alongside smaller skirmishes across the state, illustrating the persistent instability of the region. Meanwhile, Union and Confederate leaders alike grappled with broader strategic concerns, from operations in Kansas and the Indian Territory to control of transportation and communication lines. Personal accounts, including reflective letters from soldiers during the Christmas season, provide a human dimension to the conflict, underscoring the hardships faced by those engaged in a war that showed no signs of ending.
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