Colonel McClurg Orders the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment to Shape Up

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Title: Colonel McClurg Orders the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment to Shape Up
Creator: David Hunter
Description: By order of Colonel J. W. McClurg, 1st Lt. David Hunter writes that, "the Colonel Commanding trusts that this will be the last time... to insist upon the orders contained therein being strictly obeyed." These orders include commanding officers being properly uniformed, weekly inspection of equipment, and commanding officers not eating rations issued to the privates. Hunter warns that any offending officer will be sent before a General Court Martial.
Date: July 13, 1862
Local Subject: Missouri military units (Union)
Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
People: David Hunter
City: Linn Creek
Owning Organization: Missouri Valley Special Collections
State: Missouri
County: Camden County
Location: James J. Akard Papers, Series IV: Notebook 1
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