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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME 8 [S# 8]
CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS. AND RETURNS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN MISSOURI, ARKANSAS. KANSAS, AND THE INDIAN TERRITORY FROM NOVEMBER 19, 1861, TO APRIL 10, 1862.
CONFEDERATE CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. --5
GENERAL ORDERS No. 1.
HEADQUARTERS MO. S. G.,
Des Arc, Ark., April 9, 1862.
I. By order of the Governor of the State of Missouri, bearing date April 8, 1862, I have this day assumed the command of the Missouri State Guard.
II. The above-mentioned troops will be immediately organized into companies, battalions, and regiments, according to the laws of the state of Missouri.
III. Lieutenant-Colonel Shields is hereby detailed as inspector, to muster and report the troops to these headquarters.
V. Generals of divisions will report immediately the entire force of their respective commands.
V. Division quartermasters, or, in their absence, regimental quartermasters, will immediately report all horses, mules, wagons, tents, camp equipage, and other property in their respective commands and belonging to the State of Missouri. They will also especially report all State property which has been transferred to the armies of the Confederate States.
VI. Division ordnance officers will forthwith report all arms, ammunition, and artillery now belonging to the State of Missouri, and also all arms, ammunition, and artillery which may have been transferred to the Confederate Army.
VII. Generals of division will cause the pay rolls of their respective commands to be made out and certified to without delay, as the funds for their payment are daily expected.
VIII. Col. Joseph Kelly will, until further orders, assume command of the Sixth Division of Mo. S. G.
By order of M. M. Parsons, brigadier-general, commanding Mo. S. G.:
AUSTIN M. STANDISH,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXII/1 [S# 32]
SEPTEMBER 22--OCTOBER 26, 1863.--Shelby's Raid in Arkansas and Missouri.
No. 24.--Reports of Col. Joseph O. Shelby, Fifth Missouri Cavalry (Confederate), commanding expedition, of operations September 22-November 3.
HEADQUARTERS SHELBY'S BRIGADE,
Camp Price, November 16, 1863.
MAJOR: I have the honor to make to you the following detailed report of my operations in Arkansas and Missouri:
[excerpt]
In speaking of the conduct and services of the various officers under my command, it would seem invidious to make any distinction; but the course of some, marked by every attribute of daring and desperate courage; noble, chivalrous gallantry; patience under privations; cheerfulness and resignation amid reverses and dangers, leaves no alternative but to mention them by name. Major Shanks deserves special mention for the heroic hardihood with which he held his position at Marshall against fearful odds, and his continual services upon the long retreat. Colonels Hunter, Coffee, Hooper, and Captain [George P.] Gordon, commanding his brother's regiment, handled their commands with great skill, and were ever where the fire was hottest and heaviest---a host in themselves. Captain [W: W.] Thorp, of the battalion; Captain [W. R.] Edwards, of Gordon's regiment; Captains [M. M.] Langhorne and [J. W.] Franklin, of Shanks' regiment; Adjutant [D. A.] Williams, Captain [T. H.] Lea, Lieutenant [J. M.] Wills, of Hooper's regiment, and Lieutenants [W. H.] Ferrell and [W. M.] Moorman, of Gordon's regiment, deserve the thanks of the entire command for their conspicuous bravery. Captain [Joseph] Kelly and Lieutenant Harris, of the battery, were always ready and willing, and handled their pieces with remarkable effect. To the members of my volunteer and regular staff I return my thanks for their services. Capt. James Wood, the hero of the La Mine, deserves a high position for his cool daring.
[excerpt]
Hoping this report may prove satisfactory, I remain, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JO. O. SHELBY,
Colonel, Commanding Expedition.
Maj. L. A. MACLEAN,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Price's Division.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME 3 [S# 3]
SEPTEMBER 13-20, 1861.---Siege of Lexington, Mo.
No. 1. -- Miscellaneous reports, correspondence, and orders of the several Union commanders, September 12-23.
HEADQUARTERS FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANS.,
September 20, 1861.
General JAMES H. LANE,
Commanding Kansas Brigade, West Point, Mo.:
GENERAL: The last reliable information reports Price at Lexington with his whole force, 15,000 to 20,000. He demanded a surrender of the force under Colonel Mulligan, which, as I suppose, is composed of the Irish Brigade and Peabody's command. This demand was not complied with. A fight ensued without the results desired by the enemy. Re-enforcements are expected at Lexington from the north side of the river. The column under Colonel Smith drove the secessionists to the river opposite the Blue Mills Landing, when a fight ensued. Federal loss reported by telegraph as 50 killed, 25 wounded; the loss of the enemy 150 to 200.
[excerpt]
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. E. PRINCE,
Captain, First Infantry, Commanding.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME 3 [S# 3]
OCTOBER 25, 1861.---Action at Springfield, Mo.
Capt. Patrick Naughton, Irish (Missouri) Dragoons.
No more mention of Colonel Joseph Kelly.
M. E. Wolf
CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS. AND RETURNS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN MISSOURI, ARKANSAS. KANSAS, AND THE INDIAN TERRITORY FROM NOVEMBER 19, 1861, TO APRIL 10, 1862.
CONFEDERATE CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. --5
GENERAL ORDERS No. 1.
HEADQUARTERS MO. S. G.,
Des Arc, Ark., April 9, 1862.
I. By order of the Governor of the State of Missouri, bearing date April 8, 1862, I have this day assumed the command of the Missouri State Guard.
II. The above-mentioned troops will be immediately organized into companies, battalions, and regiments, according to the laws of the state of Missouri.
III. Lieutenant-Colonel Shields is hereby detailed as inspector, to muster and report the troops to these headquarters.
V. Generals of divisions will report immediately the entire force of their respective commands.
V. Division quartermasters, or, in their absence, regimental quartermasters, will immediately report all horses, mules, wagons, tents, camp equipage, and other property in their respective commands and belonging to the State of Missouri. They will also especially report all State property which has been transferred to the armies of the Confederate States.
VI. Division ordnance officers will forthwith report all arms, ammunition, and artillery now belonging to the State of Missouri, and also all arms, ammunition, and artillery which may have been transferred to the Confederate Army.
VII. Generals of division will cause the pay rolls of their respective commands to be made out and certified to without delay, as the funds for their payment are daily expected.
VIII. Col. Joseph Kelly will, until further orders, assume command of the Sixth Division of Mo. S. G.
By order of M. M. Parsons, brigadier-general, commanding Mo. S. G.:
AUSTIN M. STANDISH,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXII/1 [S# 32]
SEPTEMBER 22--OCTOBER 26, 1863.--Shelby's Raid in Arkansas and Missouri.
No. 24.--Reports of Col. Joseph O. Shelby, Fifth Missouri Cavalry (Confederate), commanding expedition, of operations September 22-November 3.
HEADQUARTERS SHELBY'S BRIGADE,
Camp Price, November 16, 1863.
MAJOR: I have the honor to make to you the following detailed report of my operations in Arkansas and Missouri:
[excerpt]
In speaking of the conduct and services of the various officers under my command, it would seem invidious to make any distinction; but the course of some, marked by every attribute of daring and desperate courage; noble, chivalrous gallantry; patience under privations; cheerfulness and resignation amid reverses and dangers, leaves no alternative but to mention them by name. Major Shanks deserves special mention for the heroic hardihood with which he held his position at Marshall against fearful odds, and his continual services upon the long retreat. Colonels Hunter, Coffee, Hooper, and Captain [George P.] Gordon, commanding his brother's regiment, handled their commands with great skill, and were ever where the fire was hottest and heaviest---a host in themselves. Captain [W: W.] Thorp, of the battalion; Captain [W. R.] Edwards, of Gordon's regiment; Captains [M. M.] Langhorne and [J. W.] Franklin, of Shanks' regiment; Adjutant [D. A.] Williams, Captain [T. H.] Lea, Lieutenant [J. M.] Wills, of Hooper's regiment, and Lieutenants [W. H.] Ferrell and [W. M.] Moorman, of Gordon's regiment, deserve the thanks of the entire command for their conspicuous bravery. Captain [Joseph] Kelly and Lieutenant Harris, of the battery, were always ready and willing, and handled their pieces with remarkable effect. To the members of my volunteer and regular staff I return my thanks for their services. Capt. James Wood, the hero of the La Mine, deserves a high position for his cool daring.
[excerpt]
Hoping this report may prove satisfactory, I remain, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JO. O. SHELBY,
Colonel, Commanding Expedition.
Maj. L. A. MACLEAN,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Price's Division.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME 3 [S# 3]
SEPTEMBER 13-20, 1861.---Siege of Lexington, Mo.
No. 1. -- Miscellaneous reports, correspondence, and orders of the several Union commanders, September 12-23.
HEADQUARTERS FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANS.,
September 20, 1861.
General JAMES H. LANE,
Commanding Kansas Brigade, West Point, Mo.:
GENERAL: The last reliable information reports Price at Lexington with his whole force, 15,000 to 20,000. He demanded a surrender of the force under Colonel Mulligan, which, as I suppose, is composed of the Irish Brigade and Peabody's command. This demand was not complied with. A fight ensued without the results desired by the enemy. Re-enforcements are expected at Lexington from the north side of the river. The column under Colonel Smith drove the secessionists to the river opposite the Blue Mills Landing, when a fight ensued. Federal loss reported by telegraph as 50 killed, 25 wounded; the loss of the enemy 150 to 200.
[excerpt]
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. E. PRINCE,
Captain, First Infantry, Commanding.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME 3 [S# 3]
OCTOBER 25, 1861.---Action at Springfield, Mo.
Capt. Patrick Naughton, Irish (Missouri) Dragoons.
No more mention of Colonel Joseph Kelly.
M. E. Wolf
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There is a song on Kelly's Irish Brigade. This song celebrates the brigade that fought for the Confederacy in the West. The Brigade was actually a regiment, The Washington Blues, organized by Joseph Kelly, a grocer in St. Louis, prior to the Civil War. Kelly was an Irish immigrant as were most of the men in his regiment.
The song Kelly's Irish Brigade:
"Listen all ye that hold communion
With Southern Confederates who are bold,
And I will tell you of some men for the Union
Who in northern ranks were enrolled;
They came to Missouri in their glory
And thought at their might we'd be dismayed;
But they soon had a different story
When they met Kelly's Irish Brigade.
Chorus:
When they met with the Irish Brigade me boys
When they met with the Irish Brigade
Didn't those cowardly Lincolnites tremble
When they met with the Irish Brigade.
They have called us rebels and traitors,
But themselves have thrown off that name of late.
They were called it by the English invaders
At home in the eve of ninety eight
The name to us is not a new one though,
Tis one that shall never degrade
And it's true-hearted Irishman
In the ranks of Kelly's Irish Brigade.
Sing the Chorus again.
Well they dare not call us invaders,
'Tis but states rights and liberty we ask;
And Missouri, we will ever defend her,
No matter how hard may be the task,
Then let the Irishmen assemble,
Let the voice of Missouri be obeyed;
And the northern fanatics will tremble
When again they meet Kelly's Irish Brigade."
End with the Chorus.
The song Kelly's Irish Brigade:
"Listen all ye that hold communion
With Southern Confederates who are bold,
And I will tell you of some men for the Union
Who in northern ranks were enrolled;
They came to Missouri in their glory
And thought at their might we'd be dismayed;
But they soon had a different story
When they met Kelly's Irish Brigade.
Chorus:
When they met with the Irish Brigade me boys
When they met with the Irish Brigade
Didn't those cowardly Lincolnites tremble
When they met with the Irish Brigade.
They have called us rebels and traitors,
But themselves have thrown off that name of late.
They were called it by the English invaders
At home in the eve of ninety eight
The name to us is not a new one though,
Tis one that shall never degrade
And it's true-hearted Irishman
In the ranks of Kelly's Irish Brigade.
Sing the Chorus again.
Well they dare not call us invaders,
'Tis but states rights and liberty we ask;
And Missouri, we will ever defend her,
No matter how hard may be the task,
Then let the Irishmen assemble,
Let the voice of Missouri be obeyed;
And the northern fanatics will tremble
When again they meet Kelly's Irish Brigade."
End with the Chorus.
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Captain Joseph Kelly was an Irish immigrant and a grocer in St. Louis. In 1857 he organized the Washington Blues, the city's finest militia unit. It was closely associated with Father Bannon's Catholic Total Abstiience and Benevolence Society. Actually, the Blues helped raise money for Father Bannon to build St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Church, which stands today.
In November 1860, Kelly's men went to western Missouri to repel Kansas invaders and were among the earliest volunteers in Sterling Price's Missouri State Guard. In 1861 they were a regiment in the 6th Division of the Missouri State Guard. They participated in the battles at Carthage, Wilson's Creek, and Lexington. In 1862 they were at the Battle of Pea Ridge. Later, they joined the 5th Missouri (CSA) which fought in Mississippi and the Atlanta campaign.
Kelly didn't accompany Parsons or Shelby to Mexico. Kelly surrendered after the war and took the oath of allegiance in Louisiana in 1865. He returned to St. Louis. His health was ruined by the war, he actually was wounded at Wilson's Creek. He died in May, 1870 in St. Louis.
In November 1860, Kelly's men went to western Missouri to repel Kansas invaders and were among the earliest volunteers in Sterling Price's Missouri State Guard. In 1861 they were a regiment in the 6th Division of the Missouri State Guard. They participated in the battles at Carthage, Wilson's Creek, and Lexington. In 1862 they were at the Battle of Pea Ridge. Later, they joined the 5th Missouri (CSA) which fought in Mississippi and the Atlanta campaign.
Kelly didn't accompany Parsons or Shelby to Mexico. Kelly surrendered after the war and took the oath of allegiance in Louisiana in 1865. He returned to St. Louis. His health was ruined by the war, he actually was wounded at Wilson's Creek. He died in May, 1870 in St. Louis.
O.R.--SERIES I--VOLUME LIII [S# 111]
Confederate Correspondence, Etc.--#6
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 157.
ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
.Richmond, September 19, 1861.
* * * * * * * * * *
IX. The following companies will be organized into a battalion, under the designation of the Fourth Louisiana Battalion, Provisional Army, Maj. G. C. Waddill commanding: Washington Blues, Captain McEnery; Madison Infantry, Captain Waddill; Natchez Rifles, Captain Davis; Franklin Life Guards, Captain Buie; Carroll Rebels, Captain Coleman.
* * * * * * * * * *
By command of the Secretary of War:
JNO. WITHERS,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
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Confederate Correspondence, Etc.--#6
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 157.
ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
.Richmond, September 19, 1861.
* * * * * * * * * *
IX. The following companies will be organized into a battalion, under the designation of the Fourth Louisiana Battalion, Provisional Army, Maj. G. C. Waddill commanding: Washington Blues, Captain McEnery; Madison Infantry, Captain Waddill; Natchez Rifles, Captain Davis; Franklin Life Guards, Captain Buie; Carroll Rebels, Captain Coleman.
* * * * * * * * * *
By command of the Secretary of War:
JNO. WITHERS,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
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Kelly's Company was a pre-war Militia unit, well armed and well drilled and well uniformed. Known as the Washington Blues they were an off shoot of the Washington Guard both units were active in the 1850's in St Louis, the Blues were formed in 1857 and as of 1859 were uniformed in Dark Blue frock coats, sky blue kersey trousers, white cross belts, waist belts, cap and cartridge boxes and wore "ornate shakos on parade." The Blues were armed with the model 1855 Springfield Musket.
The make up of the unit was Irish however most belonged to the St Louis Temperance Union, Kelly himself had served in the British Royal Army prior to immigrating to the US.
The Blues were aligned with Jackson and the secessionist movement, however missed the Camp Jackson Massacre because they were escorting a shipment of gun powder to Jefferson City.
Upon creation of the Missouri State Guard the unit volunteered and re-elected Kelly as their captain, the unit was combined with units raised by Marmaduke, and Duke and were part of the 1st Rifle Regt of Parsons Division of the Missouri State Guard.
The make up of the unit was Irish however most belonged to the St Louis Temperance Union, Kelly himself had served in the British Royal Army prior to immigrating to the US.
The Blues were aligned with Jackson and the secessionist movement, however missed the Camp Jackson Massacre because they were escorting a shipment of gun powder to Jefferson City.
Upon creation of the Missouri State Guard the unit volunteered and re-elected Kelly as their captain, the unit was combined with units raised by Marmaduke, and Duke and were part of the 1st Rifle Regt of Parsons Division of the Missouri State Guard.
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Different Washington Blues Wolf. Kelly and the Missouri Washington Blues were in Western Missouri at the time of that report
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Kellys Blues only retained the designation Washington Blues among themselves after mustering into the Missouri State Guard, After that they were Kelly's Infantry Parsons Division. I'm just funnin with ya it'll be alright.
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