OTD 165 YEARS AGO: The governor of Missouri asks Jefferson Davis to send him arms while Federals work in secret to secure the vital St. Louis arsenal.
Tag: Francis P. Blair Jr.
A Cabinet Appointment: Missouri First on the List
President-elect Abraham Lincoln meets with influential Congressman Francis P. Blair, Jr. and publishes an editorial about possibly bringing a southerner into his cabinet.
The Republican Schism Deepens
The Republican Party splits into factions as the presidential election approaches. Conservatives support Abraham Lincoln for a second term, while radicals look to replace Lincoln with Salmon P. Chase. This division makes headlines throughout the North.
The Pomeroy Circular and Other Political Intrigues
President Abraham Lincoln learns that a pamphlet is being circulated urging Republicans to drop their support for him in the upcoming presidential election in favor of a candidate who will pursue a much harsher war policy against the Confederacy.
Vicksburg: Grant Removes McClernand
Ulysses S. Grant continues his relentless siege, and he also finds time to finally remove a troublesome commander.
Unprovoked and Unparalleled Outrages
A conference between Federal officers and Missouri state officials leads to open warfare between the Federals and Missourians.