Battle Map of Missouri, 1861

Map of the Seat of War in Missouri. Click on the image for an expanded view.

In addition to this map, the October 19, 1861 issue of Harper's Weekly included a report on battles in Missouri.

THE WAR IN MISSOURI.

"WE continue to devote a large section of our space to illustrations of the war in Missouri.

"...When the rebellion first broke out in Missouri Jefferson City was promptly occupied by General Lyon, and Governor Jackson was expelled. The Union troops proceeded to erect fortifications, so as to protect the State Capitol, and ever since then Jefferson City has been a place of great military activity.

"There must be at the present time over 40,000 Union troops in the place, and between it and Lexington ; and a battle in the vicinity is hourly expected. Troops continue to arrive daily, both by rail and by steamer.

"...The rebel Governor Jackson ordered Mulligan's brigade to be drawn up in solid column to hear a speech from him. He then addressed them in harsh language, demanding what business they had to make war in the State of Missouri, adding that when Missouri needed troops from Illinois she would ask for them.

"After upbraiding them for some length of time, this wretched traitor at last told them they might go home, when they dispersed with feelings which can be more easily imagined than described. If Governor Jackson falls into the hands of any of the Illinois Volunteers he will have a hard time."