150 Years Ago - Arkansas Troops Prepare To Defend State Via Missouri
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The day after the July 5th victory near Carthage, MO the dusty ranks of the Missouri State Guards were drawn up outside the town to be reviewed by Generals Sterling Price, Ben McCulloch and State General N. B. Pearce. The Missourians cheered loudly; these grey uniformed and well equipped men from Arkansas were the first Confederate soldiers they've seen, and they inspired hope.
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