On May 10,1861, he commanded troops in the notorious Camp Jackson Affair, at present day Frost Campus of St. Louis University, where the Missouri Volunteer Militia were on Maneuvers and was expected to attack the U.S. Arsenal.
He commanded troops in the notorious Camp Jackson Affair. This was at present day Frost Campus of St. Louis University. This was on May 10,1861. The Missouri Volunteer Militia were on Maneuvers. The Missouri Volunteer Militia was expected to attack the U.S. Arsenal.