Kansans fight through Missouri border actions and river conflict
Telegraphic reports from December 21 recount Col. Jennison’s Kansas forces marching from Independence toward the South, destroying rebel property. Col. Weir’s Fourth Kansas Infantry to Wyandotte. rebels burn bridges on the North Missouri Railroad and cut telegraph lines.
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Confed forces evacuate Galveston and fortify Memphis area
The Galveston evacuation is reported as Confederates pull back while Jett Thompson strengthens New Madrid. A Cairo correspondent notes a pontoon bridge rising at Memphis and Fort Pulow, with Fort Randolph further fortified near the city. Rebels boast over English action in the Maton and Slidell affair as about eighty seven Federal prisoners are held at Memphis. Deser tions increase in the rebel army. Clarb Jackson visits Columbus issuing a Missouri union appeal to muster Thompson with 20 000 men and boost Price to 60 000.
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General Orders No 32 Warns Rebels Death Penalty for Property Destruction
Military directive from Major General Halleck outlines the punishment for insurgents destroying railroads bridges and telegraph lines. Any aiding civilians or officials faces arrest and death. Towns paying for repairs unless proven unable to prevent damage. Signed J. Cleeton assistant adjutant.
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