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May 31, 1861
Beauregard Command In Northern Virginia

General P.G.T. Beauregard, the "Hero of Sumter" is named to
command all the troops in Northern Virgina. Brigadier General
Nathanial Lyon is named to command in Missouri. He replaces
William S. Harney who is trying to resolve things peacefully in
Missouri but is regarded as too lenient.