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First Lexington

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battle Facts

13 Sep 1861 - 20 Sep 1861

Outcome: Confederate victory: Union forces badly defeated by Missouri State Guard.

18,500 Troops

Union

Commander(s)James Mulligan

36 Killed
117 Wounded
3,000 Missing & Captured

Confederacy

Commander(s)Sterling Price

30 Killed
120 Wounded