During the war the Rebels never trusted him with any command of importance.

He made a very fair guerrilla, and, in 1861, gave our forces at Cairo and Bird's Point considerable annoyance.

History is not likely to give him a very prominent place in the roll of distinguished military heroes.
At this time Cairo was the most southerly point on the Mississippi in possession of the National forces.

We could have occupied Columbus or Hickman, Kentucky, had not the sacredness of the soil prevented.
Kentucky was neutral, and declared that neither party must set foot within her limits.

Her declaration of neutrality was much like that issued by the Governor of Missouri.