General Frost remained on his farm and took no part in the Rebellion until relieved from his parole, several months later.

It is proper to add, that he was of very little account to the Rebels when he finally entered the field.
While watching the progress of affairs in St.Louis, I determined upon a visit to Jefferson City.

Though the Rebel flag was flying over the State Capitol, and the nucleus of the Missouri State Guard (Rebel) had its camp in the suburbs, the communication by railroad had not been interrupted.

Taking the morning train from St.Louis, on the 27th of May, I found myself, at three o'clock of the afternoon, under the secession banner.

The searching of the train for articles contraband of war was then a new feature.
In the early days only the outside of a package was examined.