Civil War 1862 Article in Regular Joe, October 25, 2012
Entry/Object ID
L9999.999.3809
Description
Civil War 1862 Article in Regular Joe, October 25, 2012. Short article briefly outlining the Civil War activities around Missouri in 1862. Mentioned is the dilemma Missouri households faced in supporting either the Union or Confederate as well as trying to remain neutral. Martial law was imposed on Missouri. The Battle of Pea Ridge is mentioned, as is the "fort" built atop Prospect Hill now called Fort Smith.
The author is local physician, Robert Corder.
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