John McNeil was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was most noted for his role in the Palmyra massacre and other acts of alleged brutality, as well as his participation in the Battle of Westport, the largest battle west of the Mississippi River. For his role in the Palmyra massacre, he was given the nickname "Butcher of Palmyra".
ROLLA, Mo. ROLLA, Mo., September 2, 1864. Capt. E. McK. Hupson, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General : The two companies of the Ninth Missouri State Militia Cavalry will march to-morrow morning for…
Rouua, Mo. Rouua, Mo., September 2, 1864. Captain HuDson, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General : A heavy commissary train of 100 wagons loaded with stores, for which the commissary at Springfield, Mo.,…
SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF ROLLA, September 5, 1864. No. 130. ! Rolla, Mo., September 5, 1864. I. Col. A. Sigel, Fifth Missouri State Militia Cavalry, is hereby relieved from…