Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Governor Yates” in entry cairo-occupation-of of Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History:
...ed that the absolute control of the Mississippi below would cause the Northwestern States to join hands with the Confederates rather than lose these great trade advantages.
The scheme was foiled.
Governor Yates , under the direction of the Secretary of War, sent Illinois troops at an early day to take possession of and occupy Cairo.
By the middle of May there were not less than 5,000 Union volunteers there...
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