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Fremont’s Defense of the Western Department Letter to the War Committee
General J. C. Fremont defends his 1862 Western Department actions. He describes armed shortages, arm procurements, fortifications around St. Louis, and actions at Cairo Springfield and Jefferson City. He argues for supporting troops, funding, and continued defense against Price and Confederate forces during Missouri operations.
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