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Morning Herald, Vol. 2. No. 198, Oct. 3, 1863Entry/Object ID
AM2015.2.115Scope and Content
Daily Morning Herald, Vol. 2., No. 198, Oct. 3, 1863. St. Joseph, Mo. daily newspaper. Herald Printing Co., publishers. General news, editorials and local advertisements.
Page 2 includes articles concerning the Civil War. Of particular note:
"Card of M.E. Singleton of Andrew County" rebutting charges that he was a rebel. Mr. Singleton describes events in Savannah, MO in 1861 when rebels attempted to place a Confederate flag on the Courthouse and he led a Union Group to place the stars & stripes and the melee that ensued. He also tells of acts against the Northern Methodists in Savannah in 1854 and arrival of South Carolina Red Shirts in 1856 to harass Free Staters headed for Kansas.
Page 3:
"Order in Platte" reporting quiet restored in that county.
Col. H.B. Branch appointed to command militia in Holt, Andrew, Atchison & Nodaway counties.
"Court Martials" at New Madrid, MO for desertion
Provost Marshall: persons having arms in possession of the Provost should come and get them.Collection
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Civil War in St. Joseph, Morning Herald