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Battle of Lexington

Confederate Commander

Maj. Gen. Sterling Price

September 13-20, 1861

Lafayette County, Missouri

Confederate Victory

Union Commander

Col. James A. Mulligan

Forces Engaged:

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Wounded:

Captured or Missing:

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Operations to Control Missouri

Also Called: Battle of the Hemp Bales

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Forces Engaged:

Killed:

Wounded:

Captured or Missing:

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Confederate Officers

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Brig. Gen. James S. Rains

Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Harris

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Confederate Order of Battle

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Confederate Official Records

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Maj. Gen. Sterling Price

Commanding Missouri State Guard

Brig. Gen. James S. Rains

Missouri State Guard

Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Harris

Missouri State Guard

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Union Officers

 

Union Order of Battle

 

Union Official Records

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Miscellaneous Reports, Correspondence and Orders of Several Union Commanders

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