Letter signed S.M. Wirt, Hudson, to John M. Glover, St. Louis, August 1, 1861
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- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Letter signed S.M. Wirt, Hudson, to John M. Glover, St. Louis. When I started here today I found some 200 of our Knox boys. [There is a] report that the secessionists have possession not only of Edina but Knox County, that they are now in force to the number of 2,000 strong. They have some 3 pieces of artillery certain, and some say 7 pieces of United States, and 4 home made. They have arrested some 40 citizens, among whom are Dr. Taylor and Joe H. Glover and others. Our boys found they were coming on in such force that they vacated the town about an hour before they took possession of it. I start down to Mexico on the morning train with dispatches for General Pope. I expect he will order those Iowa troops tendered by Colonel Bussey. Our boys will remain here until [order] is obtained from some source. I don’t think it would be sage for you to venture home. Individuals mentioned include Joe H. Glover, Dr. Taylor, Sam Agnew, Colonel [Cyrus] Bussey and General [John] Pope. Places mentioned include Edina, Knox County, Newark, Mexico and Iowa. (1 page), [1861?] Aug 1
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