Letter from William B. Darst, 21st Virginia Volunteer Infantry, to his mother.
I Am Here in a Terrible Place
George B. McClellan continues organizing his new Army of the Potomac and continues feuding with Winfield Scott.
Missouri Must Now Take Her Position
Demoralized Federal troops begin a long retreat out of southwestern Missouri after their defeat at Wilson’s Creek.
The Battle of Wilson’s Creek
Federals not only suffer a second major defeat within a month, but they lose an army commander as well.
I Will Gladly Give My Life for a Victory
Opposing forces inadvertently advance upon each other in southwestern Missouri, setting the stage for a battle.
Fugitive Slave Policy Defined
Simon Cameron clarifies the Lincoln administration’s policy regarding fugitive slaves escaping into Federal military lines.
Dimming Confederate Hopes in the Kanawha District
Feuding between Henry A. Wise and John B. Floyd greatly diminish Confederate chances of reclaiming the Kanawha Valley in western Virginia.