Battle at Wilson’s Creek, near Springfield, Mo., between 5,500 Union Troops under Generals Lyon and Sigel, and 23,000 Confederates under Generals McCulloch and Price, August 10th, 1861. (from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated History of the Civil War…, edited by Louis Shepheard Moat, Published by Mrs. Frank Leslie, New York, 1895) “The attack was made by General [...]

The Death of General Nathaniel Lyon, at the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, near Springfield, Mo. (from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated History of the Civil War…, edited by Louis Shepheard Moat, Published by Mrs. Frank Leslie, New York, 1895) “General Lyon fell at the head of his little army of 5,500 men, in a desperate fight at [...]

Daily Times [Leavenworth, Ks], August 10, 1861 The German refugees who were driven from near Liberty, some time ago, and who have been stopping in this city, of late, have succeeded in bringing away their families and household goods. One of the wives, after having been driven from home, was compelled to take refuge in [...]

Standard [Clarksville], Tx, August 10, 1861 Our observation has taught us that, since hostilities began between the North and the South, the foreign population in our midst have done as much, in proportion to numbers and wealth, to sustain the cause of the South, as the native population have. These people came from the land [...]

Austin State Gazette, August 10, 1861 The ladies of Rusk have formed themselves into a “Female Army Aid Society,” for the purpose of making clothing and raising money for the support of the soldiers. The Enquirer, speaking of the slow movements of some of the citizens of Cherokee, and the necessity for organization and drill, [...]

Austin State Gazette, August 10, 1861 Before leaving our post for a short time, we must impress upon our people the necessity of providing clothing for our troops in the battle field. It is true that the Confederate Government has this duty to discharge to a portion of our sons. But we must not depend [...]

Southern Confederacy [Atlanta, Ga], August 10, 1861 A lady friend in this city has favored us with the perusal of a letter written by her sister residing in Texas.   We have read but few letters since this war commenced, from which we have derived such pleasure as this one, and we appreciate the privilege [...]

10th.–The poisoned soldier is very sick to-day, but I have hopes of his recovery. In a city where we have received so much kindness and attention as in Baltimore, it is painful to have to suspect anyone of so devilish an act as that of poisoning a man.

Click map to view full size August 10.–Gen Lyon’s column marched until 2 A. M., when it was halted for two hours. Capt. Gilbert’s regulars were thrown out as skirmishers at 4 A. M., and the column moved forward. At 5 o’clock the enemy’s pickets were driven in, and soon after the army came in [...]

August 10, 1861 Battle of Wilson’s Creek [US], Battle of Springfield [CS]: A mixed force of Confederate, Missouri State Guard, and Arkansas State troops defeat outnumbered attacking Union forces in the southwestern part of the Missouri. Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon [US] is killed in the Confederate victory A Chronological History of the Civil War in [...]

Friday, August 9.—Cloudy, with light breezes from the southeast. No meridian observation for latitude to-day, though a sight near noon shows us to have experienced the eastward current again. We have experienced a drift of about 20 miles to the N.N. W.½W. This is a serious drawback to our making our run to Maranham. The [...]

FRIDAY 9 This day has not been so hot, rather cloudy and rain tonight. I was on the Ave and at the Pat office, got a Hack and brot home my Books and papers from the office. Nothing new stirring in the City. Do[c]t Vanslyck was here today and Capt Adams gave us a Call. [...]

Arkansas True Democrat [Little Rock], August 8, 1861 There are three or four cotton factories in this State, but we do not know of the number of spindles driven, or their capacity for turning out thread and cloth. If not now in operation, we hope to hear soon that they are under full headway. If [...]

9th.–What a wonderful effect the hardships of camp life, with the troubles and cares which they entail on a surgeon, have had on my health. For many years I have been dyspeptic. Now I can eat what I please, and go without sleep almost entirely, and suffer no inconvenience. Last night, at 11 o’clock, after [...]

August 9.–President Lincoln to-day made the following appointments of brigadier-generals for the volunteer force: Colonels Blenker and Slocum, of the volunteers, and Major Wadsworth, aide to Gen. McDowell; Colonel John A. Peck, Ex-Major of the regular army, who distinguished himself in the Mexican war; John H. Martindalc, a graduate at West Point; Ormsby M. Mitchell, [...]

August 9, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Rebels attacked and routed at Potosi, Mo. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New York, Johnson and Ward, 1863

Thursday, August 8.—Weather clear, with an occasional rain squall. Wind light and variable, but always from the eastward, following the sun as the chariot follows the steed. Making good speed through the water, but we have experienced in the last twenty-four hours an adverse current of about 1 mile per hour, setting W. N. W. [...]

August 8th.–To-day I saw a sword captured at Manassas. The man who brought the sword, in the early part of the fray, was taken prisoner by the Yankees. They stripped him, possessed themselves of his sleeve-buttons, and were in the act of depriving him of his boots when the rout began and the play was [...]

Brevoort Place, August 8th, 1861. Your response to my patriotic fervors gave me a sort of chill. We did not seem en rapport. . . . We are heartily ready to record our faith that the war is worth what it may cost, although the end may be only–only! the preservation of the Government, and [...]

HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, C. S. TROOPS, Near Pensacola, Fla., August 8, 1861. Hon. L. P. WALKER, Secretary of War: DEAR SIR: Perhaps you would like to hear from this place, once of so much importance. The departure of General W. H. T. Walker and the sickness of Colonel Clayton have for a time placed me [...]

August 8. Thursday.–Rumors of the approach of a great army under Lee from eastern Virginia are still rife. The enemy is said to be near Monterey, the other side of the Alleghanies and aiming to come in this direction to reoccupy western Virginia, capture our stores, and to dash the war if possible into Ohio. [...]

Daily Chronicle & Sentinel [Augusta, GA], August 8, 1861 Those who have relatives or dear friends in the army ought not to write gloomy or discouraging letters to camp. The soldier has food for sad and gloomy fits, in his own quiet meditations, without being assisted by despondent missives from home. Write the soldiers cheerful [...]

August, 8th.–”I am monarch of all I survey.” Last night, intelligence being received that an attack was expected on Washington ; we were ordered to move there instanter, and at once the regiment was in motion. It got off in the course of the night, leaving me here in charge of about forty men who [...]

August 8th.–I had arranged to go with Mr. Olmsted and Mr. Ritchie to visit the hospitals, but the heat was so intolerable, we abandoned the idea till the afternoon, when we drove across the long bridge and proceeded to Alexandria. The town, which is now fully occupied by military, and is abandoned by the respectable [...]