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McCullough occupies Springfield

McCullough occupies Springfield

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SPRINGFIELD, MO—Confederate forces under Gen. Ben McCullough now occupying Springfield; McCullough has issued orders to his victorious men that they are not to confiscate or harm the property of private citizens.

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