The Trans-Mississippi News

Volume 3, Number 2 Winter 1998

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At long last, David C. Hinze’s book (co-authored by Karen WWHAT’SHAT’S NEW... Farnham) The Battle of Carthage: Border War in Southwest Mis- Some articles of interest to the Trans-Miss that have appeared souri, July 5, 1861 (HC, Savas Publishing Co., illus, maps, notes, recently in regional journals are “‘Amidst Trials and Troubles’: bib, ind, dj, 314pp. $24.95, plus $2.50 p/h) is ready for delivery. Captain Samuel Churchill Clark, C. S. A.,” by William C. Winter It looks like an excellent study and a very handsome book. An- in the October 1997 issue of the Historical Review; “‘A other book, previously announced and now available, is Civil War Most Unusual Gathering’: The 1913 Semi-Centennial Memorial in and New Mexico Territory by Steve Cottrell (PB, Peli- Reunion of the Survivors of Quantrill’s Raid on Lawrence,” by can Pub. Co., illus, bib, 141pp. $9.95 plus $2.50 p/h). Richard B. Sheridan in the Autumn 1997 issue of History. Pioneers of High, Water and Main: Reflections of Jefferson Benton McAdams, longtime friend and customer of the Camp City is a new book published by Ed Ziehmer, dba Twelfth State Pope Bookshop has written an article for the most recent issue of Publishing. The attractive cloth bound book (illus, notes, ind, dj, Civil War Times Illustrated entitled “Unpromising Subjects,” 211pp, $25.00 plus $2.50 p/h) consists of articles written by long which concerns the 37th Iowa Infantry, aka the Graybeards. Ben time Jefferson City, Missouri resident Robert E. Young (1840- sent us a copy of the original article, which is quite interesting, 1904), and published from 1900 to 1901 in the Missouri State based on unpublished letters and archive documents. As you Tribune. Several articles deal with the Civil War, during which know, the Camp Pope Bookshop is at work on a book about the Young served in the . Another new book 37th, featuring the letters of Lyman Allen and the diaries of with a minor Missouri/Civil War connection is a reprint of the his stepdaughter, who lived off and on in places where the 37th Reminiscences of General Basil W. Duke by Genesis Publishing, was garrisoned. PO Box 269, West Jefferson, OH 43162. We have not added this Now officially out-of-print is Charles B. Clark’s and Roger item to our stock, but you can surely order copies directly from Bowen’s University Recruits: Company C, 12th Iowa Infantry the publisher. Regiment USA 1861-1865. The authors have no plans to reprint. Joanne Eakin’s series Confederate Records From the United Phil Gottschalk’s In Deadly Earnest: The Missouri Brigade is es- Daughters of the Confederacy Files continues with Volume 4 sentially out-of-print as we and others have been unable to ac- (PB, Two Trails Publishing, ind, 177pp. $30.00, plus $3.50 p/h), quire copies. The author/publisher is said to be gravely ill and his which covers the names Hardy through Justice. As you recall, phone has been disconnected. J. P. Blessington’s The Campaigns this reference work contains brief biographical sketches of Con- of Walkers Texas Division as published by State House Press is federate Veterans living in Missouri, as collected in 1922 and out-of-print. Bryce Suderow’s book on the Battle of Pilot Knob 1923 by the UDC. When finished, the series will contain informa- Thunder in Arcadia Valley is also out-of-print. The publisher of tion on 7500 men. Previously announced and ready now is Two Thunder hopes to reprint, but can give no date when copies will Trails’ reprint of Thomas L. Snead’s The Fight For Missouri, again be available. We have received word from William R. From the Election of Lincoln to the Death of Lyon (PB, ind, Scaife, author/publisher of several books on the Atlanta Cam- 322pp. $16.95, plus $2.50 p/h), one of the best sources on the paign that his books will no longer be available in paperback for- Missouri State Guard and the first year of the war in Missouri. mat. We still have a few copies of various titles of his in paper- Randall J. Houp, a genealogist from Alma, , has pub- back, see our most recent catalog for available titles. lished a massive history, entitled The 24th Missouri Volunteer In- Gary W. Shearer, Adventist Studies Librarian at Pacific Union fantry: “Lyon Legion” (HB, illus, maps, roster, bib, ind, 1040pp, College in Angwin, CA 94508, has written a bibliography entitled $95.00 plus $3.50 p/h). The book, the first ever published on this The Civil War, Slavery, and Reconstruction in Missouri: A Bib- Union regiment, contains an encyclopedic roster of all the men in liographic Guide to Secondary Sources and Selected Primary the regiment. Sources. This 70 page document contains hundreds of sources, Southern Illinois University has reprinted Reminiscences of a many of which I have never heard of. I have long said that a bibli- Soldier’s Wife: An Autobiography by Mrs. John A. Logan, origi- ography of the Civil War in Missouri was sorely needed, now we nally published in 1913 (PB, illus, ind, 470pp, $19.95, plus $2.50 have one. Mr. Shearer says that copies of the bibliography are p/h). available from him at $7.00, plus postage (he does not indicate Wayne C. Lee has written a study of crime and violence in the exact amount of postage required). You can write him at the Kansas from 1840 to 1932 entitled Deadly Days in Kansas (PB, address above, or call 707-965-6675, or fax 707-965-6504, or e- The Caxton Printers, illus, bib, ind, 127pp. $14.95, plus $2.50 p/ mail to [email protected].

The Trans-Mississippi News is published quarterly by the Camp Pope Bookshop. Subscriptions are $15/year (postage extra on for- eign subscriptions). Send check/MO (payable to: Camp Pope Bookshop) to P.O. Box 2232 Iowa City, Iowa 52245. We also accept Visa/Mastercard. Orders may be placed by Fax (319-339-5964), our toll-free order line (800-204-2407) or via e-mail ([email protected]). Submissions for publication are encouraged. Call or write for a copy our our submission guidelines. h), which naturally covers the Lawrence Raid and other events of Cavalry, by M. Jane Johansson (illus, paperback, 192pp, the Civil War. $20.00, plus $2.50 p/h). This book is based on the author’s dis- Troy Massey of Harrison, AR, has republished his Memoirs of sertation written at the University of North Texas in 1993, for Captain J. M. Bailey in a new 6 x 9 paperback format (illus, which she received the Arts and Sciences Dean’s Dissertation maps, ind, 137pp, $12.00 plus $2.50 p/h). The writer of the mem- Award for Research Achievement. The 28th Texas Cavalry oirs was an officer in the 16th Arkansas Infantry CSA and his war (Dismounted) was in Walker’s Texas Division and was known as experiences include the Battles of Wilson’s Creek, Pea Ridge, “Walkers’s Greyhounds.” It fought in Arkansas, Louisiana and Iuka, Port Hudson, and others. Also new from Troy Massey is Texas, distinguishing itself at Mansfield, Pleasant Hill, and Jen- Confederates Buried in Boone, Baxter, Carroll, Newton and kins’ Ferry. Searcy Counties Arkansas (PB, ind, 132pp, $15.00 plus $2.50 p/ Also promised this spring, another reprinting of the scarce h). The book is organized by cemeteries and includes complete History of the 31st Regiment Illinois Volunteers by W. S. Mor- rosters with service records. ris, et al. The original was published in 1902 and was first re- New to us, but apparently available for a number of years is a printed in both HB and PB by Gordon Pruitt of Crossfire Press compilation of articles concerning the , Mis- in the early 1990s. These reprints have been op for a long time, souri, which was fought on January 11, 1863. The Battle of Hart- and we’re glad to see the book make a return, although only in ville and Related Events is published by the Wright paper this time. The publisher is Southern Illi- County, Missouri Historical Society and is avail- A word about new books and others nois University Press and the book will be il- able from the Camp Pope Bookshop for $15.00, available from the Camp Pope Book- lustrated and contain 244 pages. They do not plus $2.50 p/h (Comb bound, illus, maps, 153pp). shop: if this is the first time you have indicate in their catalog what the price will seen a copy of The Trans-Mississippi Some titles previously announced and now News you should know that the What’s be, but I would guess under $20.00. If I am ready are the reprint of William Preston Johnston’s New section deals only with new arri- not mistaken, Gordon Pruitt works for the biography of his father, The Life of Gen. Albert vals or books received for review. Southern Illinois University Press. Sidney Johnston: Embracing His Services in the The Camp Pope Bookshop specializes New in May from the University of New Armies of the , the Republic of Texas in books on Iowa in the Civil War and the Trans-Mississippi theater and we Mexico Press will be The Battle of Glorieta and the Confederate States (HB, State House carry hundreds of titles, many of them Pass, March 26-28, 1862, by Thomas S. Ed- Press, front, illus, maps, ind, dj, 755pp, $45.00 obscure and unobtainable elsewhere. rington and John Taylor. The cloth bound plus $3.50 p/h); and W. H. Tunnard’s A Southern The shipping costs noted here are for book with dj, illustrations, and maps, will Record: The History of the 3rd Regiment Louisi- these titles if ordered individually. compare official documents, personal reports Call 800-204-2407, or send e-mail to ana Infantry (PB, University of AR Press, front, [email protected], for a copy of and recollections and a new study of the battle ind, 377pp, with a new intro by William L. Shea, our complete catalog for a full expla- site to reconstruct the battle ($29.95, plus $20.00, plus $2.50 p/h). nation of shipping costs and a listing $3.50 p/h). of all the titles we offer. Alterna- The University of Missouri Press will publish tively, you may access our on-line WHAT’S COMING... a new biography by William Parrish entitled We are pleased to announce formally our own catalog at http://members.aol.com/ ckenyoncpb, which always carries our Frank Blair: Lincoln’s Conservative (HC, il- newest publication, due this spring, of the first in most up-to-date listings. lis, bib, ind, dj, 344pp, $29.95 plus $3.50 p/ a series of books edited by author Michael Bana- h). The book is due in March.. sik (Embattled Arkansas: The Prairie Grove Campaign of 1862). Troy Massey of Harrison, Arkansas, will be publishing a The series is called “Unwritten Chapters of the Civil War West new book on John M. Harrell, who commanded Arkan- of the River” and the first volume is entitled Missouri Brothers sas’ 17th Cavalry Batttalion. in Gray: The Reminiscences and Letters of William J. and John Glen Davis of the Arkansas Civil War Store, who publishes P. Bull. The unpublished reminiscences of William Bull, who paperback reprints of Edwin Bearss’s Steele’s Retreat From served in Gorham’s (later Tilden’s, later Leseur’s 3rd Field Bat- Camden, and Calvin Collier’s They’ll Do To Tie To, and First tery Missouri Artillery CSA) and the wartime letters of both In--Last Out (all available from the Camp Pope Bookshop) will William and his brother John Bull (who served in Gorham’s Ar- publish a reprint of The War Memoirs of Captain John W. Lav- tillery, then in McDonald’s Missouri Cavalry and Newton’s ender, CSA: They Never Came Back, The Story of Co F, Fourth Fifth Arkansas Cavalry) are in the possession of the Missouri Arkansas Infantry. Historical Society in St. Louis, which has granted us permission Last summer William Piston gave a talk at Wilson’s Creek to publish them in this format. The book will be paperback, with National Battlefield on the anniversary of the battle, and I be- illustrations, maps, notes, bibliography, and index, approxi- lieve it concerned the First Iowa at Wilson’s Creek. We now mately 190 pages, price $12.95 (plus $2.50 p/h). Quantity dis- hear that this paper will be published this year in the journal counts will be available. Another book, still coming along albeit Civil War History. slowly is The Graybeards: The Letters of Major Lyman Allen of Word from the University of Arkansas Press is that their the 37th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry…Including the Dia- next book in the “Portraits of Conflict“ series on Texas in the ries of Viola Bladwin, His Step-Daughter. This will also be a pa- Civil War should be available fall 1998. perback, price $10.00. Unfortunately our book on the 3rd Iowa Cavalry seems to have fallen off the schedule for now. Too NEWS BRIEFS much to do and only one guy to do it. PROGRESS AT MINE CREEK The University of Arkansas Press promises a new regimental Last fall, Terry Marmet, Director of Historical Sites for the history this spring: Peculiar Honor: A History of the 28th Texas The Trans-Mississippi News 2 Kansas State Historical Society, reported on the status of efforts benefit of American servicemen and women abroad. Now the to build a visitor’s center at the Mine Creek battlefield in Linn Stars & Stripes Museum and Library in Bloomfield, which is to County, KS. It is hoped that construction can begin by March 1, receive one of the three known copies of the original paper extant, 1998, and be completed by the date of the 134th anniversary of the is searching for any information it can find on the original print- battle, October 25, 1998. The center will be located in the north- ers, most of whom were from Wayne, White, Gallatin, and Peoria east corner of the state owned battle site along Kansas Highway Counties in Illinois. The museum is asking that any descendants 52 south of Pleasanton. This will put the building near the historic of these printers, known as “First Stripers,” contact them by writ- Fort Scott Road, the route of Price’s army, which location gives it ing to the Stars & Stripes Museum/Library Association, PO Box a historic transportation connection and makes the project eligible 1861, Bloomfield, MO 63825, or call 573-568-3862. Some to receive ISTEA funds. The building will contain approximately known “First Stripers” are: Otis P. Martin, John W. Schell, and 3100 square feet, with a large lobby area, an exhibit gallery con- Thomas Walsh of the 8th Illinois; Benson Atherton, John H. Bar- taining artifacts and a presentation room for school groups, ton, James T. Boseman, Charles M. Edwards, Theodore Edmon- classes, and meetings. The entire south wall of the building will son, Walter A. Rhue of the 18th Illinois; and R. F. Stewart of the be made of glass to allow visitors a wide view of the primary bat- 29th Illinois. (From The Kansas City Star; item submitted by Gil tle site. Interpretation of the battle will cover three themes: Price’s Bergman) Raid and the Battle of Mine Creek, the Civil War in the Trans- THE CIVIL WAR RADIO HOUR Miss, and the conflict along the border, 1854-1865, with a con- KOFO Radio (1120 AM in Ottawa, KS) recently announced a centration on the first. For more information on the new Mine new program entitled “The Civil War Radio Hour.” The show, Creek center, contact Steve Treaster, 10990 Quivira, Suite 200, hosted by Matt Matthews (of Kansas Heritage Press) and Brian Overland Park, KS 66210. (From The Border Bugle) Orloff, will consist of interviews and discussions with authors, KANSAS BATTLE FLAGS TO BE PRESERVED historians, battlefield curators, reenactors and others who have an Last year the Kansas legislature appropriated $26,000 toward interest in the war. “This show will have something for every- the preservation of Kansas Civil War battle flags. The money will one,” said Matthews. “It’s not a show for people with history de- be used to purchase a special storage cabinet in which to house grees. We don’t have enough time to get into that kind of detail. It the flags and to cover the cost of conserving one flag. The flag is geared to a general audience, although we sometimes make ref- chosen for this process is the banner of the 8th Kansas Infantry. erences to things that only a true Civil War buff would under- Susan Knowles of Kansas City has donated $6500 for the conser- stand.” Matthews will take the Confederate point of view, Orloff vation of another flag, that of the First Kansas Colored Infantry. will defend the Union. The two are trying to market the program The amount will only cover one half of the preservation cost and regionally in order to generate enough revenue to keep it going additional funds are being solicited to complete the process. beyond the original four shows they have the underwriting to pro- Those interested in helping in this project can contact Blair Tarr duce now. Initial response has been very good. The first show at 785-272-8681, ext 427. ( From The Border Bugle) features John Sutton, Chief Park Ranger at Wilson’s Creek Na- CANNONBALL VANDAL tional Battlefield and Robert Edmiston, Director of Real Estate The Jefferson County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Department arrested for the Association for the Preservation of Civil War Sites, Inc. an individual for throwing a six-pound cannonball through a win- Matthews and Orloff ask that people interested in underwriting dow of a mobile home in House Springs, MO. The ball tore the program or bringing it to other radio stations contact them at through the window and two interior walls on its way to shattering PO Box 503, Ottawa, KS 66067, e-mail [email protected]. the toilet and lodging in the bathroom wall. “When I came home com, or call Brad Howard at KOFO AM Radio at 785-242-1220. there was an inch of water on the floor,” said the homeowner. “TO LIVE ON” Eyewitnesses turned the vandal in to Sheriff Glenn Boyer, who Last issue we discussed the possibility that a major motion says he “still has a hard time believing” that the ball was not shot picture will be made in the Lawrence, Kansas area, based on the from a cannon because of the extensive damage it caused. (Recall Daniel Woodrell book Woe to Live On. It appeared in November the occasional story of the Civil War soldier who thought he that the $30 million picture, with its title shortened to “To Live would just put his foot out and stop a cannonball that appeared On,” and directed by director (who did “Sense and Sen- spent and was just slowly rolling along the ground. It generally sibility”) would not be made, since 20th Century Fox was balking cost the man his foot.) (From The Civil War News) at paying for it. However, by the end of the month, the film had STARS AND STRIPES picked up backing from Universal Pictures and is scheduled to be In a little known action in November of 1861, forces including shot next spring. The main focus of the film (and it’s greatest ex- the 8th, 11th, 18th, 29th Illinois Infantries, the 10th Iowa Infantry pense) will be the burning of Lawrence, Kansas. Director Lee and miscellaneous cavalry and artillery detachments drove into plans to keep costs down by not hiring any major stars. Latest Missouri from Bird’s Point in pursuit of Confederate “Swamp word says that Skeet Ulrich, who played one of the killers in the Fox” M. Jeff Thompson. Thompson succeeded in eluding the Un- movie “,” and the popular singer Jewel have been cast in ion troops; however, the latter captured and briefly occupied the the major roles. The screenplay was written by James Schamus, town of Bloomfield, Missouri. There, several erstwhile printers in who also wrote the script for Lee’s “The Ice Storm,” released last the 8th and 18th Illinois did what was often done in captured Re- fall. (Thanks to Gil Bergman for keeping us informed on this bel towns: they took over the local newspaper and put out their story). Update: a piece in the Independence, Missouri Examiner, own sheet, which they called the Stars & Stripes. This was the be- as reported by The Blue & Grey Chronicle, states that the flood- ginning of the famous newspaper still published today for the ravaged, abandoned town of Pattonsburg in northwest Missouri,

The Trans-Mississippi News 3 may be doctored up to look like Civil War Lawrence, KS, and August 21, 1863. burned for the filming of “To Live On.” In 1994, the state of Mis- There, Rebel guerrillas under William C. Quantrill destroyed souri paid $11.5 million to relocate the entire population of the $1.5 million worth of property and killed approximately 150 men town, which was flooded twice in 1993. and boys. However, Union authorities fought fire with fire, burn- BLUE & GREY BOOK SHOPPE OPENS ing pro-Confederate towns and forcing the evacuation of four Carolyn Bartels, owner of Two Trails Publishing, and Joanne Missouri counties that harbored Quantrill's men and other guer- Eakin have combined their resources into an open book shop at rilla bands. 113 W. Lexington in Independence, Missouri. The Blue & Grey With Black Flag, journalist Thomas Goodrich follows up on Book Shoppe contains over 2000 titles on the Civil War, includ- his earlier success with Bloody Dawn: The Story of the Lawrence ing the out-of-print stock of the now defunct Facts and Figures (a Massacre. And once again he weaves a story that is filled with traveling bookstore long operated by Don Durham). In addition to graphic first-hand accounts of the horrors of guerrilla warfare. new and used books on the Civil War and local history, the Blue Most have heard of the Lawrence burning through books, arti- & Grey Book Shoppe offers Civil War art and framable prints cles, or movies; however, Goodrich makes a good case that Union and Civil War music on cassette and CD. Hours are Tuesday depredations along the border were equal to or exceeded that of through Friday 9:30 to 5:30 and Saturday 9:30 to 4:00. A catalog Quantrill and his ilk. Union “Jayhawkers” led by men such as is available. Call them at 816-252-9909, or send e-mail Charles Jennison, James Lane, and others laid a swath of terror [email protected] (they also have a web site at www.erspros. and misery in the pro-Confederate sections of Missouri. com/2trails). (As if all Carolyn and Joanne do was not already Jennison's “Jayhawkers,” officially the 7th Kansas Cavalry, enough to keep them busy, they have launched a newsletter. See were known to ride into pro-Southern communities, grab a young the section on Newsletters Received for a description.) boy, bold him down and cut off his ears just for sport. Also, as the QUANTRILL SOCIETY REACTIVATED author points out, it was not uncommon for them to conduct ran- Cathy Barton and Don Hale have started up the old Quantrill dom hangings of those they suspected of harboring guerrillas. Society again, publishing a quarterly newsletter, which is avail- As Goodrich indicates, many of the “Jayhawkers” were just able on payment of the annual dues of $10.00. Those interested in common criminals. One of the more notorious, Marshall Cleve- joining should contact president Don Hale at 816-524-3367. land, led a band of bank robbers and counterfeiters that victim- (From The Blue & Grey Chronicle) ized both sides. Some of the “Jayhawkers” were notable personalities in their IOWA CIVIL WAR HERITAGE FOUNDATION own right. Young William P. Cody, many years away from fame Brad McGowan, who has won the battle in collecting the as “Buffalo Bill,” served as a scout. Jennison's second in com- funds necessary to restore Iowa’s magnificent Soldiers’ and Sail- mand was Daniel Anthony, brother of well-known suffragette Su- ors’ Monument in Des Moines, has turned his interest to a differ- san B. Anthony. ent kind of preservation of Iowa monuments. Brad has launched Despite ruthless counter measures against Quantrill, “Bloody The Iowa Civil War Heritage Foundation website (http:// Bill” Anderson, and other Confederate guerrillas, it was nearly members.aol.com/xlch62/index.htm) where he has posted photo- impossible for federal authorities to subdue them. Part of their graphs of more than 178 monuments and memorials from around success at the tactical level was sheer fire power. While most Un- Iowa. The images are organized by county. Brad asks that any ion mounted commands were armed with the standard issue saber, monument you know of that he has neglected to include be pistol, and carbine, they were no match for the shock effect ren- brought to his attention. dered by the Rebels who often carried as many as six revolvers ARKANSAS CONFERENCE PLANNED into a fight. The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program is planning a Also, as Goodrich points out, the Federals soon realized “their battlefield preservation conference on May 2, 1998, in Little fight was not with men alone.” For example the Mayfield sisters Rock. Those interested in attending or who would like more in- sometimes rode with the raiders. Other females acted as spies and formation are invited to write to the AHPP, 1500 Tower Building, couriers. 323 Center St., Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-324-9880, e-mail The author devotes an entire chapter to the Lawrence Massa- [email protected]. (From the Arkansas Battlefield Update.) cre and another to the infamous General Order No.11. This docu- BOOK REVIEWS ment depopulated four Missouri counties forcing about 20,000 people off their lands. These are two of the most interesting chap- Black Flag: Guerrilla Warfare on the Western Border ters in the book. 1861-1865 The overall strength of this study is its use of numerous first By Thomas Goodrich accounts gleaned from letters, diaries and newspapers. A weak- Reviewed by Ted Alexander ness is its lack of analysis of how guerrilla operations impacted (Note the following review originally appeared in the December the rest of the war in the Trans-Mississippi. Some readers will 1997 issue of The Civil War News) find the book's lack of reference notes disappointing. The “War of the Rebellion” was most uncivil along the Kan- (Black Flag: Guerrilla Warfare on the Western Border sas-Missouri border between 1861 and 1865. Guerrilla bands on [Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1995] illus, maps, notes, both sides rode rough shod over the land looting, burning and bib, ind, dj, 192pp, is available from the Camp Pope Bookshop killing. One of the worst manifestations of this activity was the to- for $24.95, plus $2.50 p/h) tal destruction of the pro-Union town of Lawrence, Kansas, on

The Trans-Mississippi News 4 The Battle Flags of Texas in the Confederacy FEATURE ARTICLE: By Alan K. Sumrall Reviewed by Ted Alexander THE (Note: The following review appeared in the November 1997 is- By Gregory Urwin sue of The Civil War News) (Note: The following article first appeared in a visitors' guide to The Civil War was the last major conflict in U.S. history Relics of Glory: An Exhibition Commemorating General Freder- where bright and colorful banners were seen in abundance on the ick Steele’s 1864 Camden Expedition, at the University of Cen- battlefield. While many folks in the 1990s debate the proper use tral Arkansas in Conway in 1994. It is reprinted with permission and treatment of the flag, there was no debate back then. of the author.) The flags of both sides were greatly revered and considered a The spring of 1994 marked the 130th anniversary of Major symbol so important that men were willing to die for them. In- General Frederick Steele's Camden Expedition, the last major Un- deed, many a Union and Confederate lad did just that in the de- ion military operation mounted in Civil War Arkansas. Steele was fense of their respective causes. only in the field for forty-one days, but the Federal troops who The image of the flag was ever present off of the battlefield followed him south from Little Rock and Fort Smith endured too. Lithographs portraying the glorious deeds of men in mortal enough dangers and hardships to last a lifetime. In contrast to so combat almost always featured flags in their depiction. Songs many other Union field armies, which either enjoyed abundant lo- such as "The Bonnie Blue Flag" and "The Battle Cry of Freedom" gistical support or foraged through the most productive farmland spoke of a peoples' adherence to enduring principles worth dying m the South, Steele's soldiers were short of food more often than for and symbolized by these banners. not, and hunger was their most constant companion. On top of Alan Sumrall is a native Texan who has spent years research- this chronic lack of supplies, several daring Confederate com- ing the subject of flags from the Lone Star state. The result is one manders and a run of bad Union luck combined to defeat Steele. of the most comprehensive Civil War flag books in print. This The Federals were forced to abandon their gains in southern Ar- handsomely illustrated volume covers more than 50 Texas colors kansas and retreat to their outposts along the line of the Arkansas carried in the war from the blood-stained banners of the legendary River. Hood's Texas Brigade to lesser-known units in the Trans- The Camden Expedition was the one major failure to stain the Mississippi Theater. record of an ordinarily successful general. Born in Delhi, New This includes a number of previously unidentified colors of York, in 1819, Frederick Steele graduated from West Point in regiments, companies, and irregulars that became part of other 1843 in the same class as Ulysses S. Grant. Steele pursued a ca- regiments. Each flag is accompanied by detailed historical and reer in the regular army, distinguishing himself in the Mexican reference information specifying exact sizes, dimensions, colors, War and advancing to captain by 1855. With the outbreak of the and fabrics of the period. Civil War, he was upgraded to major and fought at Wilson's The author's extensive research led him through the collec- Creek. By January 29, 1862, Steele was a brigadier general head- tions of the state archives in Austin, the holdings of the Texas Di- ing an infantry division in Major General Samuel R. Curtis' Army vision of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and diverse of the Southwest. Steele marched with Curtis across northern Ar- places such as the Chicago Historical Society where the flag of kansas and assisted in converting Helena into a Union base. Terry's Texas Rangers -- a blue field with a prominent white star - Steele went on to participate in the assault on Arkansas Post and - is housed. Grant's , winning promotion to major gen- These flags were the very soul of the regiment and much re- eral well before Vicksburg's fall. Having helped place the Missis- vered by the men who fought under them. For example, the flag sippi River under Federal control, Steele returned to Helena to of the 4th Texas suffered damage at Sharpsburg and was sent lead an invasion of Arkansas. The ensuing campaign culminated home. From 1865 to 1871, it lay buried in a creek bank to keep it in the capture of Little Rock on September 10, 1863. Less than out of the hands of Union occupation troops. Upon exhumation it four months later, Steele officially became the commander of the became a common sight at regimental reunions. Some of the flags Department of Arkansas and the Seventh Army Corps, the um- were very unique in their appearance. The 3rd Texas Cavalry had brella organization for all Union garrisons in the state. a banner that bore stripes similar to the U.S. flag. Steele's military reputation might have remained untarnished The story of these flags is complemented with excellent illus- had it not been for the machinations of Major General Nathaniel trations. The book is further enhanced with an introduction by P. Banks, a Republican politician with no formal military training noted Civil War flag authority Howard Madaus, a glossary of flag who had wrangled an appointment for himself as commander of terms and an essay on flag use in the Confederacy. There has the Department of the Gulf, with headquarters at New Orleans. been increased interest in Civil War flags during the past few On January 23, 1864, Banks committed himself to a harebrained years and a number of works on the subject have been published. scheme that history remembers as the . This beautiful book is certainly one of the best of the genre and is Banks proposed to take an army of 27,000 men and a squadron of highly recommended. Union gunboats up the Red River against Shreveport, Louisiana. (Battle Flags of Texans in the Confederacy [Austin, TX: At the same time, he asked that Steele and 15,000 troops from the Eakin Press, 1995], illus, notes, bib, ind, dj, 114pp., is available Seventh Corps march across Arkansas and northern Louisiana to from the Camp Pope Bookshop for $29.95, plus $3.50 p/h) join him on the Red. Once those reinforcements arrived, the ambi- tious Banks intended to invade Texas, restoring Union authority in that state and seizing vast supplies of cotton to satisfy the greed

The Trans-Mississippi News 5 of Northern speculators. 1,160 infantry, cavalry, and artillery under Colonel James M. Steele, to his credit, tried Williams. The largest component in Williams' force was his own to avoid getting involved regiment, the 1st Kansas Colored Infantry, which totaled 438 offi- in Banks' folly. He argued cers and men. that the Seventh Corps Brigadier General John S. Marmaduke, one of Price's most was needed in Arkansas to aggressive subordinates, ambushed Williams' column at Poison prop up the fledgling Un- Spring with 3,300 gray cavalry on April 18. The Federals fought ionist state government. bravely, but they were ultimately overcome by superior enemy Furthermore, he pointed numbers in both troops and artillery. Williams lost his entire train, out that the country below plus four cannon and 301 troops killed, wounded, or captured. the Arkansas River had Unfortunately, the Rebels marred the memory of their triumph by been denuded of forage, refusing to take black prisoners, even butchering wounded sol- the roads leading south diers from the 1st Kansas Colored. were bad, and Confederate Many of these atrocities were committed by personnel of the guerrillas were active be- 29th Texas Cavalry, a regiment that the 1st Kansas Colored Infan- hind his lines. But Lieu- try had bested in a sharp fire fight at Honey Springs. As the Tex- tenant General Ulysses S. ans made their murderous way over the battlefield in search of Grant, now the supreme any blacks who were still breathing, some would crow. "Where is head of the entire Union the First Nigger now?" "All cut to pieces and gone to hell by bad Army, dismissed Steele's management," their comrades would reply. reservations and telegraphed this order to his old friend on March Brigadier General James F. Fagan, another hard-hitting Con- 15: "Move your force in full cooperation with General N. P. federate commander, dealt the Federals their next serious blow at Banks' attack on Shreveport.” Marks' Mills on April 25. There Fagan's 2,500 cavalry overran a The first element of the Seventh Corps to comply with Grant's large Union supply train, inflicting 1,300 casualties on an escort directive was Brigadier General John M. Thayer's Frontier Divi- of 1,600 men. Not only was Steele now desperately short of food sion, which left Fort Smith on March 21. Thayer's 3,600-man col- and forage, but he had also learned that Banks had been defeated umn included two black regiments, the 1st and 2nd Kansas Col- on the Red River and was in full retreat. Fearing that Confederate ored Infantry. Composed mainly of runaway slaves from Missouri reinforcements from Louisiana might trap his famished army at and Arkansas, the 1st Kansas was the 's first black Camden, Steele evacuated the city on the night of April 26-27 and combat unit and had played a conspicuous role in the Union vic- set out for Little Rock. The campaign had become a footrace. tory at Honey Springs in Indian Territory the year before. Pursuing Steele over muddy roads with three infantry divi- Steele marched out of Little Rock on March 23 at the head of sions, Lieutenant General , the commander 6,800 troops. Steele's main column consisted of Brigadier Gen- of the Confederacy's Trans-Mississippi Department, caught up eral Friedrich Salomon's Third Division (infantry) and an under- with the Federals at Jenkins' Ferry on the south bank of the Saline sized cavalry division of two brigades. Well aware that he was en- River on April 30. This collision on flooded ground resulted in tering a region poor in resources, Steele sought to conserve his one of the bloodiest battles, considering the numbers involved, to own provisions by putting his men on half rations. ever occur in Arkansas. In a brilliantly conducted rear guard ac- By March 29, Steele was at Arkadelphia, where he expected tion, Brigadier General Samuel A. Rice, one of Steele's brigade Thayer to join him on April 1. When the Frontier Division failed commanders, expertly de- to show up on the appointed day, Steele probed southward, secur- ployed 4,000 Federal ing a crossing over the Little Missouri River at Elkin's Ferry. troops to beat off a series With each passing day, the Federals experienced increasing har- of piecemeal attacks assment from Confederate cavalry under the direction of Major mounted by 6,000 Confed- General . Finally on April 9, Thayer rendezvoused erates. Both sides fought with Steele a short way below the Little Missouri. fiercely. The Confederates The following day, the combined Union force bulled its way suffered nearly 1,000 casu- across Prairie D'Ane in the face of stubborn Rebel resistance. A alties and the Federals 700. master of maneuver, Steele threw Price off balance by feinting to- After checking Kirby ward Washington, then the seat of Arkansas' Confederate state Smith at Jenkins' Ferry, government. Steele then marched quickly toward Camden, which Steele's battered and weary he had fooled his foes into abandoning. The Federal advance command dragged itself guard strolled past unmanned fortifications to enter the city at northward to Little Rock, sunset on April 15. arriving there on May 3. It Steele had scored a magnificent coup, but Camden did not had been a grueling cam- contain enough food to sustain the Union invaders for long. On paign for all involved, but April 17, Steele dispatched a forage train of 198 wagons to gather Steele's Seventh Army corn from a cluster of farms some fifteen miles to the west. To Corps had suffered the cover this operation, Steele detached a vulnerably small escort of most. The Camden Expe-

The Trans-Mississippi News 6 dition cost the Federals 2,750 men dead, wounded, or captured, lant sons to rally to her rescue, you heard the call and sprang with along with 635 government wagons, 2,500 mules, and eight can- alacrity into the tented fields. non. Rebel losses included 2,300 human casualties, thirty-five “Your heroic deeds and dauntless courage have woven for you wagons, and three artillery pieces. Had Kirby Smith displayed a chaplet more honorable, more enviable then the golden crown greater tactical ability at Jenkins' Ferry, he might have smashed worn by the kings of the earth. the Seventh Corps and set the stage for the seizure of several key “Your bearing so lofty, so fearless and proud, has won for you Union outposts along the Arkansas River. But he let the opportu- the gratitude of our government, the esteem of our gallant men, nity slip through his fingers, and Arkansas' agony as a war- and the affection of its fair women. ravaged state would last another year. Federal occupation troops “But the country still bleeds at every pore and still calls upon would retain their outposts to the end of the war. her devoted sons to do battle in her holy cause, and to aid in vin- SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY dicating the rights of men. Although her brow is already encircled Bearss, Edwin C. Steele's Retreat From Camden and the Bat- with a wreath of glory, and your names embalmed in the hearts of tle of Jenkins' Ferry. Little Rock: Pioneer Press, 1966; reprint ed., the people of Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas still we behold you Little Rock: Eagle Press, 1990. Reprinted again in 1995 by the here today clad in complete armor for the fray, and eager to add Arkansas Civil War Store. (Available from Camp Pope Book- yet another deed to the long catalog already performed. shop) “As a Spy Company you will hold a part of honor in our gal- Cornish, Dudley Taylor. The Sable Arm: Black Troops in the lant Army. Much will be expected at your hands, but you are Union Army. 1861-1865. Lawrence, KS: University Press of Kan- competent to the task. Nobody fears the results. In you we all sas, 1987. have unbounded confidence. We feel that future historians will Johnson, Ludwell H. Red River Campaign: Politics and Cot- write your deeds in colors of living light and future generations ton in the Civil War. Baltimore:Johns Hopkins Press, 1958; re- will rise up to do honor to your memories. print ed., Kent, : Kent State University Press, 1993. “And now as you go forth with stout hearts and strong arms, (Available from Camp Pope Bookshop) to drive back the invaders that wantonly seek to destroy our al- Josephy, Alvin M., Jr. The Civil War in the American West. ters, steal our property, and subjugate and murder our own peo- : Alfred A. Knopf, 1991. (Available from Camp Pope ple, let me present this little flag, hoping that you will love it for Bookshop) the giver’s sake and that it may remind you of the loved ones who Roberts, Bobby, and Moneyhon, Carl. Portraits of Conflict: A will pray for you while you are gone. Into your hands I confi- Photographic History of Arkansas in the Civil War. Fayetteville, dently place it, knowing that you will protect and preserve it, and AR: University of Arkansas Press, 1987. (Available from Camp that you will do honor to the proud State you represent, and that Pope Bookshop) you will assist much in relieving the distress of our grossly in- ILLUSTRATIONS sulted country. Two anonymous privates of the 18th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. “You behold before you the remains of our lamented friend These haggard survivors of the Battle of Poison Spring wear Sev- and soldier, General Ben McCulloch, who sacrificed his life in enth Army Corps badges on their four-button fatigue jackets. defense of his country. This loss will be deeply felt throughout the (Roger Davis Collection) length and breadth of our Confederacy, and every eye will be moistened by a tear. A 12 YEAR OLD GIRL “Shall Southern men stand and see their heroic leader taken ADDRESSES JOHNSON’S SPY from their midst and not revenge their loss? No, never, never, Then go: Your cause is just, and with God and our rights as our COMPANY ON MARCH 17,1862 motto you will march straight on to victory and glory.” From the balcony of the old Tucker Hotel that stood on the Wickliff Graves, who was there on that very day had saved Northeast corner of the McKinney [Texas] Public Square, young the speech and had it reprinted in the McKinney Democrat of Ella Harrison presented a flag she had made to Johnson’s Spy 1922. Company who assembled ready to go join the Confederate Army. (Thanks to Mike Thompson for submitting this item. Mike is At the time General Ben McCulloch’s body was on a caisson on working on a book about Captain Alfred Johnson’s Spy Com- the way to his burial site. He had been killed at the Battle of Elk- pany. His address is listed in the SIO section, if you can help him horn Tavern, Arkansas. He was a Confederate Hero. with his research. Captain Johnson and company went on to dis- “Captain Johnson and brave associates. I have wrought with tinguish themselves in harassing General Curtis in Arkansas in my hands a little flag that I have desired to present to you, to be- the spring and summer of 1862, also served in the defense of Ar- come your company emblem. kansas Post in early 1863, where Johnson was captured. He died “It is the emblem of Our Country’s glory. Around it cluster all of disease en route to a Union prison on February 7, 1863. Don’t the fond hopes of a people, now struggling to be free. It is young, know why they called themselves a “spy company;” perhaps it it is true, scarce one year old, but it is like a blazing star seen for was in the sense of being scouts.) the first time in the deep blue vault of Heaven. It is grasped by dauntless sinews and floats over as brave men as the oldest and CAMP PRATT, LOUISIANA proudest flag on earth. No fitter hands than yours could bear aloft Camp Pratt, which was located on the western bank of Span- the proud emblem of our nation. It could play in the breeze over ish Lake about five miles northwest of New Iberia, Louisiana, was no worthier land. When our bleeding country called upon her gal- an important Confederate establishment during the War Between the States. It was the scene of several skirmishes, used for a while

The Trans-Mississippi News 7 as a prison camp, and even utilized by the Union forces when the ing defeat at the camp grounds during the fall of 1863. Union Confederates were uprooted from the New Iberia area. Brig. Gen. Albert Lee conducted a surprise attack with his forces The place was named after Brig. Gen. John G. Pratt of St. just before daybreak. This is some of what he wrote in his report: Landry Parish, who was in command of the state militia for the “I charged their camp with cavalry, the infantry moving rapidly as parishes of St. Mary, Terrebonne, and St. Martin. The camp was a support. The enemy made a lively skirmish, but at this moment, then located in St. Martin Parish because Iberia Parish was not the command of Col. Lucas closed rapidly on their flanks and created until 1868, taking in parts of St. Martin and St. Mary par- rear, and in a quarter of an hour, almost the entire force of the en- ishes. It was reported there were as many as 6,876 men from 18 emy were prisoners. A few escaped through the adjourning parishes trained in the facility by July 1862. woods. We found that their force consisted of the 17th Texas After the war broke out, Gov. Thomas O. Moore converted Cavalry, under Col. Bagby. The colonel was not with the regi- the tract into a Civil War training camp for conscripts in Louisi- ment. Our captives amounted to 12 commissioned officers, 100 ana living south of the Red River and west of the Mississippi. In enlisted men, 100 horses and equipment, and about 100 stand of mid-1862, when Gen. Richard Taylor was assigned to command arms of all kinds. The Rebels lost 1 killed and 3 wounded. Our the Confederate forces in western Louisiana, he immediately de- loss was nothing.” veloped Camp Pratt into a major camp of instruction. This campground, which now contains weeds, bushes and Union Lt. George Harding, who was imprisoned at Camp trees, covers a wide area from La. 182 to Spanish Lake. As one Pratt along with 137 Yankees who were captured near Boutte, travels along this section of road, one is apt to notice a beautiful didn’t think too highly of New Iberia, the people or the camp. historical marker with a bold-faced heading which reads, “The Here is a rather chopped up version of some of what he wrote: Site of Camp Pratt.” I hope this column has helped to familiarize “We landed at New Iberia about an hour before day, a little town the reader with the historical and dramatic happenings that took with dirty streets, and a strong sheepy smell. After daylight, a place on these hallowed grounds around 135 years ago. buggy was procured and, through a long lane which had more (Thanks to Morris Raphael of New Iberia, LA, for submitting than one turning, I was conveyed to ‘Purgatory,’ which, in the this piece and the accompanying illustration.) language of the country, was called Camp Pratt. The wants of a Cajun are few, and his habits are simple. With a bit of cornbread, NEWSLETTERS RECEIVED a potato and a clove of garlic, with an occasional indulgence in Note: Please send samples of your Trans-Miss-associated news- stewed crawfish, he gets along quite comfortably. For luxuries, he letters for review in this section. smokes husk cigarettes and drinks rum, when he could get it. The Blue & Grey Chronicle is published every other month by “Seven of us were stowed in one tent, a dirty, greasy pen, Two Trails Publishing, 113 W. Lexington, Independence, MO densely populated with vermin. We had three blankets among us 64050; subscription rate is $15.00/year. The well-illustrated sam- and, as northers would occasionally blow up, one might imagine ple copy we received is Vol 1, No 2 from August 1997, and con- our sleep was not ‘balmy.’ We had about a quarter of an acre of tains an article on Colonel Upton Hays, and one on the Jackson ground for 140 persons to exercise upon, with a guard of one Ca- Battery, along with bits and pieces gleaned from old newspapers. jun, with a double-barreled shotgun to every 14 feet of ground. For food, we had yellow cornmeal, beef and sugar, issued to us, with the alternative of cooking it ourselves or eating it raw. The prisoners ate their mush from pieces of gourd calabashes, the shoulder blades of deceased oxen and other unique vessels. “One might naturally imagine the days at Camp Pratt were long and irk- some. The entire literary resources of our party amounted to an old maga- zine, a Dutch dictionary, a Catholic prayer book, in French, and a well-worn edition of Robinson Cru- soe.” The Confederates, however, suffered a crush-

The Trans-Mississippi News 8 The newsletter does not deal entirely with the Civil War, as an ar- “The Mothers of Warriors.” Annals of Iowa, 30 (1949):146-47. ticle on early Kansas City brothels indicates. Thrown in for good Noun, Louise R. Strong-Minded Women: The Emergence of the measure is a gossipy editorial column entitled “The Missouri Woman-Suffrage Movement in Iowa. Ames, Iowa: Iowa State Mule.” The Blue & Grey Chronicle is edited by Fred L. Lee, Jo- University Press, 1969. Pp. 23-32. anne Chiles Eakin and Carolyn Bartels. Riley, Glenda. Frontierswomen: The Iowa Experience. Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University Press, 1981. Pp.110-135. EXCERPT FROM A NEW Riley, Glenda. “Annie Turner Wittenmyer: Reformer.” Iowa Woman, 6 (Sept., 1986):26-33. BIBLIOGRAPHY ON IOWA AND Rogers, Mrs. M.A. “An Iowa Women in Wartime.” Parts 1-3. An- THE CIVIL WAR. PART 6 nals of Iowa, 35 (1961):523-48, 594-615; 36 (1961):16-44. Sharp, John. “The Sharp Family Civil War Letters.” Edited by By Susan Kuecker George Mills. Annals of Iowa, 34 (1959): 81-32. The Grand Army of the Republic Sillanpa, Tom. Annie Wittenmyer, God’s Angel. One of Amer- Calkin, Homer L. “A Grand Rally.” Palimpsest, 22 (1941):89-96. ica’s “First” Ladies from Keokuk, Iowa. Hamilton, Ill: Ham- Grand Army of the Republic: Annual Encampments. 75 volumes. ilton Press, 1972. 42pp. Various publishers, 1866-1949. “Source Material of Iowa History: An Iowa Woman in Washing- “In Honor of Iowa Soldiers.” Annals of Iowa, 47 (1945):151-57. ton, D.C., 1861-1865.” Iowa Journal of History, 52 Swisher, Jacob A. The Iowa Department of the Grand Army of (1954):61-90. the Republic. State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Stone, Marianne. “Mehitable Woods.” Iowan, 37 (Fall, 1988):5- 1936. 8. 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The Trans-Mississippi News 11 York, 1936. Mill,” sponsored by Co B, 2nd Arkansas Mounted Rifles and Hull, John, comp. Iowa Historical and Comparative Census, the Historical Reenactors’ Association. Proceeds will go to the 1830-1880. Des Moines, 1883. restoration of historical markers. For more information contact Nourse, C.C. The State Address Delivered by Hon. C.C. Nourse. Mike McCullah, PO Box 2842, Russellville, AR 72811, e-mail Des Moines, 1876. Pp. 23-30. [email protected]. See their website: http://www.cswnet. Parker, George F. Iowa: Pioneer Foundations. 2 vols. Iowa City: com/~smcculla/page1.html. State Historical Society of Iowa, 1940. 2:413-61, 465-75. April 4-5, Laredo, TX: 2nd Annual Battle of Loredo Reenact- ment. Recreates the March 19, 1864, battle fought in Laredo by UPCOMING EVENTS the 33rd Texas Cav CSA and the 1st and 2nd Texas Cav USA. For If you know of any reenactment, meeting, sale or other event information contact Kevin R. Young, 414A Kings Court, San with a Trans-Mississippi connection, you can announce it here Antonio, TX 78212, e-mail [email protected]. free of charge. Send your information to The Trans-Mississippi April 4-5, Wichita, KS: Battle reenactment, the proceeds of News, P.O. Box 2232, Iowa City, IA 52244 or call 319-351- which will go to the restoration of historic Maple Grove Ceme- 2407, fax 319-339-5964 or e-mail [email protected]. Clos- tery. ing dates for publication are March 15, June 15, September 15, April 24-24, Lubbock, Texas: Moore Relic Show, at the and December 15. South Plains Fairgrounds, I27, exit 4. For more information, January 23-25, Belton, Texas: Moore Relic Show, with Civil write to Moore Relic Show, PO Box 247, Salado, TX 76571, War relics and memorabilia, Indian artifacts, early American 254-939-7530. and western antiques, at the Bell County Expo, I35, exit 292. May 15-17, Santa Fe, NM: The New Mexico Civil War For more information, write to Moore Relic Show, PO Box 247, Commemorative Congress presents a reenactment of the New Salado, TX 76571, 254-939-7530. Mexico Campaign, specifically the Battles of Glorieta Pass and January 31, Ft. Leavenworth, KS: “Ball on the Border” a Apache Canyon, at the Los Golondrinas Museum, 6 miles south Victorian military cotillion will take place at the Frontier Cross- of Santa Fe. For more information contact Carl Reed at 505- roads Club, with period music, dancing, and refreshments. For 827-2141 or 505-898-8138. more information write to Victorian Ball, 9 Buckner Ave., Ft. May 23-24, Lexington, MO: “School of the Surgeon, Stew- Leavenworth, KS 66027. ard and Nurse.” For more information contact Phil Woolfolk at February 7, Ft. Leavenworth, KS: Militaria Show and Sale 573-682-3396. at the Frontier Crossroads Club. For more information call 913- June 6-7, Talihina, OK: 2nd Annual Old Military Road Civil 727-1409 or 913-651-3070. th War Reenactment. For more information contact Capt. Ron February 13-15, Payne County : 4 Annual Wash- Miller, Rt 5, Box 295C, Ada, OK 74820, 580-332-4379. ington Irving Trail Museum Civil War Weekend, hosted by nd June 13-14, Columbia, MO: Living history demonstrations, Company C, 22 Arkansas Infantry. For information contact skirmishes, fashion show. Dale Chlouber 405-624-9130 or David Lebow Rt 1, Box 226C, Sept. 12-13, St. Charles, MO: reenactment sponsored by the Yale, OK 74085, 918-387-2935. 9th Missouri Battalion CSA. For more information contact Rob- February 13-16, Socorro, NM: “Battles for Socorro” week- ert Smith at 314-662-2442. end, reenacting the Feb. 21, 1862, Battle of Valverde and the Sept. 19-20, Lexington, MO: living history event, with in- Feb. 25, 1862, “Liberation of Socorro.” Lancer charge demon- fantry drill and period demonstrations. For more information strations. Proceeds benefit exhumation of soldiers who died at contact Phil Woolfolk at 573-682-3396. Socorro in 1862. For more information contact Charles Sept. 26-27, Pilot Knob, MO: Department of Natural Re- Mandeville, PO Box 745, Socorro, NM 87801, 505-835-2530. sources reenactment of the attack on , sponsored February 20-21, St. Louis, MO: Washington’s Birthday by the 4th Missouri Cav USA. For more information contact Grand Ball, sponsored by The Royal Lancers Vintage Dance Terry Caldenbach at 573-697-5637 or 573-546-3454. Troupe. Symposiums and workshops will be held both days to Oct. 17-18, Bonner Sprngs, Kansas: Wyandotte County teach authentic period dancing. Limited to 150 people, cost Days, sponsored by the 3rd Missouri Infantry and the Wyandotte $45.00. For more information send large SASE to The Royal County Historical Society. For more information contact the Lancers, 509 Sunward Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366, or call 314- Wyandotte County Historical Society and Museum, 631 N 126th 978-3266, e-mail Grand Ball @aol.com. St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012. March 6-8, Dallas, TX: “The Lone Star Civil War Scholar’s Symposium: Successful Leadership and Leaders in the Civil SEEKING INFORMATION ON War,” presented by the Blue & Gray Education Society. Fea- tured speakers will be Steven Woodworth, Craig Symonds, (SIO) Brian Steel Wills, Thomas Buell, and Robert Tanner. For more This area is open to anyone seeking any sort of specific infor- info contact BGES PO Box 129, Danville, VA 24543. mation related to the Trans-Mississippi in the Civil War March 7, Columbia, MO: Grand Ball at the Holiday Inn Se- lect. For more information contact Linda Cantrell at 314-825- Tom Sweeney (5228 S. State Hwy. ZZ, Republic, MO 65738) 2846 or Karen Zeller at 618-235-0253. is seeking copies of photographs of Missouri soldiers, both Con- March 7-8, Mequite, Texas: 5th Annual Samuel Farm Civil federate and Union, and outdoor period views of Missouri for a War Weekend. For information call 800-670-FARM. book on Missouri in the "Portraits of Conflict" series. March 27-29, Yell County, AR: “The Affair at Bogg’s Steve Treaster (21516 W 72nd, Shawnee, KS 66218) is seek- The Trans-Mississippi News 12 ing info on the following units: 7th Iowa Inf, 4th Iowa Art, 17th army. He had previously served with the 8th U.S. Inf in New Illinois Cav. Mexico (1855-60). Contact Mr. Botwinick at P.O. Box 13464, Gerald R. Gannon (420 Fairhaven Dr, Hurst, TX 76054) is Philadelphia, PA 19101-3464, e-mail [email protected]. (7/96) working on a book about the CW in the Indian Territory and is John Bradbury (7 Pecan Grove, Rolla, MO 65401; e-mail: seeking memoirs of participants. [email protected]) is seeking letters and images pertaining to the mili- Robert Lee Old (7221 W. Mequon Square Dr, Mequon, WI tary district of Rolla, MO, and Phelps Countians in the CW. 53092) is seeking info on the following: 2nd Inf reg, 7th Div., (5/97) Missouri State Guard; 4th MO Inf reg CSA; John R. Woodside, Barry Popchock (120 Lilac Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15229) is re- James Posey Woodside, and James B. Old of Oregon County, searching a book on the CW in and around Helena, AR (Phillips MO. (7/97) County) for the University of Arkansas Press’s “Civil War in the Dwain Cunningham (2435 S. 26th St., Rogers, AR 72758) is West” series. Of particular interest would be unpublished primary seeking info on the pre-war life of Gen. Francis J. Herron. sources related to the topic, such as letters and diaries of soldiers Hugh J. Turnbull (34202 Christmas Tree Lane, Creswell, OR and civilians. (5/97) 97426) is seeking info on Co M, 2nd Iowa Cav at Corinth, MS. Kenneth Bradley (PO Box 571, Noblesville, IN 46061) is (5/97) seeking info on John Wayne, of Co K, 3rd Iowa Infantry, later of Rosemary Frey (Fort Scott National Historic Site, Old Fort the 9th Iowa Cavalry. (8/96) Blvd., Fort Scott, KS 66701) is seeking info on CW weddings Gene Murdock (Box 73, Bonne Terre, MO 63628) is seeking and female nurses. info on James Murdock who resided in the 2nd Congressional Dis- John C. Lang (100 Orange St., Tipton, IA 52772) is seeking trict at the time of his enlistment on 10/24/1864. James was mus- info on the Sully Dakota Campaign of 1864, specifically concern- tered out on 7/19/1865 at Louisville, KY. (8/97) ing Julius Wieneke, 7th Iowa Cav. Ronald Seymour (521 Tower Road, Clinton, IA 52732) is Maggie Burmeister (618 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174) seeking sources on the 8th Iowa Cavalry, specifcally books by is seeking info on Co. F, 25th Iowa Infantry. Homer Mead, George Monlux, and Madison M. Walden. (5/97) Gerald Angel (Rt 2, Box 312, Ellington, MO 63628) writes: "I Jeffrey S. Prushankin (2463 Bristol Place, Fayetteville, AR am trying to locate any information pertaining to the 13th Illinois 72703) is at work on a doctoral dissertation at the University of Cavalry during the early months of 1863 while they were at Arkansas on the subject of Dick Taylor and Edmund Kirby Smith. Barnsville (Ellington), MO, especially during the early months of He would appreciate any information available on these two indi- March and April in preparation for Marmaduke's Second Mis- viduals. (11/96) souri Raid. The need is to attribute a CW site to the regiment as Howard G. Mann (PO Box 5054, Oak Ridge, TN 37831) is part of a listing for the National Register. Any source, official, writing a book about the 10th Kansas Infantry and seeks any un- book, diary, letter or other would be greatly appreciated." published info.(11/96) Ronald G. Huebner (27745 23rd Ave S, Federal Way, WA Curtis Payne (414 S. 70th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112) seeking 98003, 253-839-5654) states that he is seeking info on and arti- info on Howell’s Texas Battery for a book he is writing. (11/96) facts of the 25th Iowa Infantry and on Ironclad designs in the Galvin Humphries (703 S. Main, St. Charles, MO 63301 314- Trans-Miss. 940-2033) is seeking info on Co A, 8th Iowa Infantry, including Marticia Madory (13 Greenbush Dr, Poughkeepsie, NY photos, specifically relating to the period from Nov 1864 to April 12601) is seeking info on Iowa Quakers serving in the Union 1865 and the ,AL; also seeking info on army and irregular Confederate troops at the Battle of Liberty, Bedford Forrest at the Battle of Memphis. (12/96) MO. Kirby Smith (328 Eastern Ave, Barrington, IL 60010) seeks Tom Yockey Jr. (1501 Santa Barbara St., St. Charles, MO info on General John E. Smith, specifically at the Battle of Chat- 63303) seeks info on the 131st Illinois Infantry in the Vicksburg tanooga. (12/96) Campaign; also seeking CDVs, letters, diaries, etc. of men of the Mike Robey (107 N. Vine, Monroe City, MO 63456) is seek- 131st IL. ing info on the 10th Missouri Infantry CSA. (12/96) Ron Hardin (8276 S. Eagle Road, Larkspur, CO 80118) is Danny Camacho (2210 Canterbury, Austin, TX 78702-5615) seeking info on Howell's Artillery from Texas (11th Texas Artil- is seeking info on the Texas Cotton Bureau’s Quartermasters lery), which fought in the Indian Territory during the CW and was service (1862-1865), especially the teamsters on the San Antonio stationed at Fort Washita, IT. Seeking any information for family to Brownsville/Matamoros route. (1/97) history research. M. Jane Johansson (109 Bryan St., Pryor, OK 74361) is seek- Gil Bergman (3017 NE 59th Terrace, # 6, Gladstone, MO ing photographs, particularly war-date, of soldiers of the 28th 64119) is working on a study on the artillery at the Battle of Texas Cavalry (Dismounted), Walker’s Division, for a forthcom- Westport (Oct 21-23, 1864), and is seeking eyewitness accounts, ing book. Also interested in letters, diaries, etc. written by mem- info on participating units and battery members, photos, etc. Also, bers of the 28th. (1/97) he is doing research on the 1865 Powder River Expedition, seek- Danny Odom (4746 Jessica Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654) is ing particpant accounts, photos, etc. for possible future book. seeking details regarding the formation and organization of (8/97) Trans-Miss CSA regiments, battalions, and brigades for June Milton E. Botwinick is a professional genealogist, seeking 1862 through December 1862 period. (1/97) info on a Corporal Aaron Stern, who was stationed at St. Louis Troy Allen (2839 Summerhurst St., Memphis, TN 38118) is Arsenal Jan 1862 to 1870 as an ordnance laborer in the regular seeking info on Missouri Confederate graves, especially the guer-

The Trans-Mississippi News 13 rillas. He would like to get in touch with any organization that ego, CA 92101) is seeking any and all info, beyond the basics, seeks out Missouri Confederate graves. (1/97) concerning the 21st Iowa Infantry: photos, first person accounts, David Casto (PO Box 86, Atkins, AR 72823) is writing a his- etc. (7/97) tory of the 8th Missouri Cavalry (US), seeking info on this unit’s James E. McGhee (5907 Dove Lake Road, Jefferson City, activities in Arkansas in 1864-65. Especially sought are unpub- MO 65101) is seeking info on the 8th Missouri Cavalry Regiment lished or little known sources. Also looking for a biography of CSA. (7/97) General Eugene Carr. (2/97) Timothy Westcott (6119 Lockton Lane, Fairway, KS 66205) Aubrey Joseph (825 Eagle Mountain Blvd, Batesville, AR is seeking info on locations along the 72501) is seeking info on the Battle of Ditch Bayou, June 1864, aka“Lane’s Trail” through Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. (7/97) near Lake Village, AR. (2/97) James W. Farley (7710 NW Childress, Kansas City, MO Lee Belmonte (17505 S 145th E Ave., Bixby, OK 74008) is 64152) is seeking info on Silas M. Gordon, 1st MO Cav CSA and seeking info on any Civil War soldiers named Woods from Ten- later a guerrilla with Quantrill, Anderson and Todd. Also seeking nessee, Missouri, or Texas. (2/97) info on John Thrailkill. (7/97) Peter W. Hughes (1230 Pendleton St., Apt 6H, Cornell Arms Lee H. Holtzclaw (8355 Locust Dr, Buena Park, CA 90620) is Apts, Columbia, SC 29201) is interested in finding info on the seeking info on C.D. Holtzclaw (or Holsclaw), guerrilla leader Confederate buchaneer Charles Read, especially post Civil War. from Fayette, MO, or his brothers, William M., James P., John, (3/97) and Benjamin, all of whom we in the MSG (6th MO Inf). (8/97) Kenneth Canfield (414 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501) is Max Pope Jr (3505 S. Brookwood Circle, Birmingham, AL seeking info on 1) John C. Carlin, Capt Independent Cavalry at- 35223) is seeking info on the 15th Texas Infantry. (9/97) tached to 1st Reg, 2nd Div MSG, who was the son of Thomas Car- Arthur G. Draper (HCR 62, Box 14B, Hermann, MO 65401) lin (1789-1852), Democratic governor of Illinois 1838-1842. 2) is seeking info on Home Guard units organized by Union sympa- Capt James H. Carlin (1827-1903), Co D (the Canton Guards), 1st thizers in Missouri in 1861. (9/97) Reg MO Cav (CSA) organized July 1861 at Monticello, Lewis Ellenor Howell (7513 Collingwood St., Sacramento, CA Co. 3) Pvt Alexander Hord, Co D, 1st Reg MO Cav (CSA) . 4) 95822, 916-422-4627) is seeking info on a Confederate company Any info or research leads on Reconstruction in northeast Mis- of the 30th Arkansas Infantry. This company was formed in the souri and specifically Callaway and Audrain Counties. (4/97) spring of 1862 in Greene and Clay counties, Arkansas, and went Daniel J. Frankignoul (64 Clos des Peupliers, 1200 Brussels, on active duty that summer. One of its officers was a Lt. Gardner. Belgium) is seeking everything pertaining to Confederate General (10/97) Prince Camille de Polignac, the Red River Campaign, and the Paul Dolle (2724 Champions Dr., Rogers, AR 72758) is seek- veterans of the Polignac Brigade in Northeast Texas. (4/97) ing info on Lt. Colonel Albert Bishop, 1st AR Cav US and Maj. The Greene County Historical Society (120 N 12th St, William (Buck) Brown, Arkansas Independent Cavalry. (11/97) Paragould, AR 72450) is seeking info on any activity in Greene Steve Mayeux (7162 Hwy 29, Cottonport, LA 71327) is seek- County, Arkansas, or involving people from Greene County. ing any info on Fort DeRussy, particularly obscure, hard-to-find (5/97) references, such as diaries, letters home, old regimental histories, John Livingston (P.O. Box 2445, Basalt, CO 81621, e-mail personal memoirs, etc. (11/97) [email protected] )is writing a book about the campaign of Ma- Kevin Brock (3001 Wedington, Fayetteville, AR 72701; e- jor Tom Livingston's Partisan Rangers in Southwestern Missouri. mail [email protected]) is seeking any letters, diaries, He is interested in unusual information about Livingston and his memoirs, or other writings by or records of soldiers, including im- men. Also, he is looking for descendants of men who served with ages, who served in the 16th Arkansas Infantry CSA (Hill’s Regi- him. And for a picture of the major. (5/97) ment) for a history of the unit. (12/97) Bob Schmidt (5984 Highway Y, French Village, MO 63036) is seeking information on black soldiers serving in Co D of the th 56 Regiment of U.S. Colored Infantry who were from southeast Missouri. (6/97) Mike W. Thompson (732 E. Highland, Red Oak, TX 75154) is seeking information on Captain Alfred Johnson’s Texas Spy Company, which was formed in McKinney, Texas in 1862. Thompson would also like to hear from any descendents of the men in this outfit. (6/97) George R. Stammerjohan, State Historian II at the Northern Service Center, 1725 23rd St., Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95816 is seeking info on Col. Benjamin Allston, CSA, who was Inspec- tor General of General Kirby Smith’s Trans-Miss Department 1863-1865. (6/97) William Shea (PO Box 2085, Monticello, AR 71656) is seek- ing soldiers’ letters, diaries, and memoirs on the , AR. (7/97) Carl F. Ingwalson Jr. (185 West F Street, Suite 700, San Di-

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