Phillips Shivley is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota. He is the author is a research methods text The Craft of Political Research first published in 1974 and American Democracy in Context.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, January 19, 1863. If you have been relieved by General Grant, you will report for duty to General Curtis at Saint Louis. HDQRS. 3D BRIG., 1st DIv.,…
Camp Curtis, Ark. Camp Curtis, Ark., January 19, 1863. Major General CURTIS, Commanding Department of the Missouri : Sir: As my orders direct me to ‘subsist, as far as possible,…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., February 14, 1863. General OuRTIS, Saint Louis: Last night I received the following from Independence: McFerran’s order for five companies is here. I have…
OMAHA, NEBR. OMAHA, NEBR., March 2, 1863. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLEOK, General-in-Chief : The order for the cavalry regiment organizing in this Territory to report to General Cook, Sioux…
In the Field, Oamp Bentonville In the Field, Oamp Bentonville, March 3, 1863. General BLUNT: Srrz: The forces in the district are at present located as follows: Third Brigade, Army…
HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD, April 8, 1863. Camp Lane, 10 miles southwest of Evansville, April 8, 1863. I am 33 miles from Van Buren. The enemy were crossing the river…
HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD, April 9, 1863. Oineinnati, April —, via Fayetteville, Ark., April 9, 1863. General JAMES G. BLUNT: Main command here; force at Park Hill; post at Hildebrand’s…
HEADQUARTERS, Saint Lowis, Mo., April 11, 1863. Capt. WiLL14M HypDB OLARK, Assistant Adjutant-General, Rolla : I have cavalry posted as follows: Two regiments at Pilot Knob, two battalions at Batesville,…