Jefferson Barracks was founded as the nation's first Infantry School of Practice. Jefferson Barracks continued to be the scene of many firsts as the first five mounted regiments in the US Army organized at Jefferson Barracks and the 38th Infantry (became the 24th Infantry) and parts of the 9th and 10th Cavalry (the Buffalo Soldiers) organized here. Jefferson Barracks' role in the Black Hawk War, Second Seminole War, Mexican War, Civil War, and the various Indian campaigns are examined. Military personalities such as Jefferson Barracks' first commandant, General Henry Atkinson, military pioneers like General Stephen Watts Kearny, Colonel Henry Leavenworth and Colonel Richard B. Mason and Civil War leaders such as Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Albert S. Johnston, Joseph Johnston, Edwin Sumner and Winfield Scott Hancock all served at Jefferson Barracks. Over 200 Civil War generals spent time at JB. After the Civil War Jefferson Barracks served as an engineer depot, ordnance depot, and cavalry recruit depot. What went on in peacetime, the role of Jefferson Barracks in the second half of the 19th century, as well as sketches of some of the Medal of Honor recipients who served here are presented. Almost everyone knows someone who served at JB. For a short time the Friends of Jefferson Barracks are offeringbothe the hardcover and softcover editions of this book at a pre-publication price of $20 (HC) and $12 (SC). Thes prices are good through October 15, 2002, when the price will be $25 and $15. Send your order, specifying HC or SC, along with $5 for shipping, to Friends of Jefferson Barracks, 533 Grant Rd., St. Louis, MO 63125 or email marc_kollbaum@stlouisco.com Make your checks payable to Friends of Jefferson Barracks.