As the Wilson’s Creek event rapidly approaches I would like to share an interesting resource that I have been made aware of by my local library in the form of online manuscripts. Silas Claiborne Turnbo was a resident of the area that spent a great deal of time transcribing Ozarks history and culture of the mid to late 19th century, including his service during the war. These manuscripts provide valuable insight into the lives of those in the area during the time of the struggle and I hope they are found of interest. The second URL below is a direct link to a short transcription of "Wilson Creek".
http://thelibrary.org/lochist/turnbo/toc.html
http://thelibrary.org/lochist/turnbo/v23/st690.html
Bill Lynch
Greene County, Missouri
http://thelibrary.org/lochist/turnbo/toc.html
http://thelibrary.org/lochist/turnbo/v23/st690.html
Bill Lynch
Greene County, Missouri
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