S.B. Shaw
W. Dean Colman

Maj. W. Dean Colman of the Missouri State Militia issued General Order No. 4 on January 10, 1862. The order states that his battalion received a donation of clothing from a group of women in Springfield, Mass. Colman states that his soldiers have an obligation to "conquer this wicked rebellion" and make every effort to gain the approval of their families and the general public. The order was signed by S.B. Shaw, Post Adjutant, at the headquarters of the Missouri State Militia in Jefferson City.

January 10, 1862

Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Missouri military units (Union)
Women

S.B. Shaw
W. Dean Colman

Missouri Valley Special Collections

SC 15-1 James J. Akard Papers, Group 5, Box 2, Folder 50

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