Memoir 3, Page 5, Tennesee and Missouri

"Clabe Jackson committed a like folly by issuing a proclamation as governor of Missouri"

Claiborne Jackson (1806-1862) was elected as the governor of Missouri prior to the war under an anti-secession ticket; however, once elected he came out as a strong supporter of secession, announcing his support for the South in his inaugural speech. Despite most Missourians’ rejection of secession, Jackson continued to push against Union, even ignoring Lincoln’s call for troops. These actions ultimately resulted in his removal from office, inspiring him to set up a separate, secessionist government. Jackson never saw the results of these actions, however, as he died in Arkansas in 1862.

"The whole rebellion made itsel an object of ridicule and contempt, by enacting 'conscriptions' and 'tax-in-kind' for Tenn. Mo. +c when these states were of right and virtuely from under rebel rule."

Both Tennessee and Missouri became fierce battlegrounds for the divide between Union and secession, slavery and freedom. Despite initial opposition to secession, Tennessee was one of the eleven states to secede; however, strong Union sentiment remained largely in the eastern section of the state. The state as a whole provided protection for a large portion of the Deep South, making it a crucial battleground. Confederates had a difficult time defending its many waterways and the state largely fell into Union hands after the battle at Shiloh. Despite this, Confederate forces and guerrillas continued to enter the state in an attempt to take portions of it back but were largely unsuccessful. Missouri also became a particularly embittered territory as guerrilla warfare broke out, with both governments vying for control.