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Western Virginia
Former Secretary of War in President Buchannan's administration, John Floyd, is appointed to command in
Western Virginia. He will soon clash with his subordinate Henry Wise, the former Governor of Virginia.
In Missouri, Federal Forces retreat from Wilson's Creek.
In Washington, Rose Greenhow, a Confederate Spy is able to send a information south to the Confederate
authorities. Her report is several pages long, detailing the complete Washington defense system. Every fort in
the Washington area is described in detail, along with the number of guns, their caliber and range; weak spots
in the earthworks; regiments identified by state origin and their strengths; the level of troop morale; number of
officers and their experience; the political beliefs of the officers; the number of muskets issued to each regiment
and the number of shots and grape issued for each weapon; the number of mules for freight-hauling available
and the condition of the animals; itemized lists of wagons, ambulances and stores for each fort.
Former Secretary of War in President Buchannan's administration, John Floyd, is appointed to command in
Western Virginia. He will soon clash with his subordinate Henry Wise, the former Governor of Virginia.
In Missouri, Federal Forces retreat from Wilson's Creek.
In Washington, Rose Greenhow, a Confederate Spy is able to send a information south to the Confederate
authorities. Her report is several pages long, detailing the complete Washington defense system. Every fort in
the Washington area is described in detail, along with the number of guns, their caliber and range; weak spots
in the earthworks; regiments identified by state origin and their strengths; the level of troop morale; number of
officers and their experience; the political beliefs of the officers; the number of muskets issued to each regiment
and the number of shots and grape issued for each weapon; the number of mules for freight-hauling available
and the condition of the animals; itemized lists of wagons, ambulances and stores for each fort.