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George C. Burmeister diary, 1861
1861-06-18
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Tues. 18. As I awoke this morning I beheld myself near the camp of the 1st Regt. I. V. in Macon City. Some of the citizens favoring the secessionists fled precipitantly leaving their all in the hands of our soldiers, who left in as they found it with very few exceptions. Union flags were raised by the ladies and, none but union men could be found. Col. Bates issued a proclamation to the people of Missouri assuring them of his protection, he says he came not to destroy but to save and to protect U.S. and private property, this address gives strength and confidence to our cause and deprives our enemies of accusing us falsely. We i.e. the 1st Regt. I.V. went on board the train of the N. M. R.R. we were cheered by thousands of Missouri's loyal sons, who seemed glad to see us. At noon we arrived at a place called Rennick, which was nearly deserted by its citizens on account of a report which was circulated by our enemies, that we harmed and demolished every thing on our way. Captain Cummings of Co. A. captured a secession flag in a tavern, formerly called the "Union Hotel", which was erased, and the "Yancey House" painted in its stead, our painters went to work and changed it quickly to its original name. We hoisted the American flag with three cheers, and H. O'Connor made an address to the people which was entirely approved by them. Some secessionists left in a hurry and union men returned joyfully to their homes.
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Tues. 18. As I awoke this morning I beheld myself near the camp of the 1st Regt. I. V. in Macon City. Some of the citizens favoring the secessionists fled precipitantly leaving their all in the hands of our soldiers, who left in as they found it with very few exceptions. Union flags were raised by the ladies and, none but union men could be found. Col. Bates issued a proclamation to the people of Missouri assuring them of his protection, he says he came not to destroy but to save and to protect U.S. and private property, this address gives strength and confidence to our cause and deprives our enemies of accusing us falsely. We i.e. the 1st Regt. I.V. went on board the train of the N. M. R.R. we were cheered by thousands of Missouri's loyal sons, who seemed glad to see us. At noon we arrived at a place called Rennick, which was nearly deserted by its citizens on account of a report which was circulated by our enemies, that we harmed and demolished every thing on our way. Captain Cummings of Co. A. captured a secession flag in a tavern, formerly called the "Union Hotel", which was erased, and the "Yancey House" painted in its stead, our painters went to work and changed it quickly to its original name. We hoisted the American flag with three cheers, and H. O'Connor made an address to the people which was entirely approved by them. Some secessionists left in a hurry and union men returned joyfully to their homes.
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