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Thursday
August 15, 1861
Western Actions

General Robert Anderson is order to take command of the Department of the Cumberland consisting of the
states of Kentucky and Tennessee. Anderson is a native of Kentucky and it is thought is presence there will
help.

In Missouri the Union forces are worried about the action of the Confederate Army under General Price and
General McColloch. General Fremont calls for reinforcements for the state.