Texas announces a state of war with the U.S., Federals in New Mexico brace for a Confederate invasion, and Confederates in Arkansas are authorized to aid the Missouri State Guard.
Tag: Trans-Mississippi
The Trans-Mississippi Surrender
Federal commanders accepted the surrender of the last major organized Confederate force still in the field.
The Battle of Westport
October 23, 1864 – The largest battle of the Trans-Mississippi took place as Major General Sterling Price’s Confederates took on two Federal forces approaching them
Hardships on the Confederate Home Front
April 10, 1863 – Southerners endured greater hardships than ever before this year, especially west of the Mississippi River. This led to growing unrest and