If you ever happen to see a copy of Richard J. Hinton's book, Rebel Invasion of Missouri and Kansas, you can read about Rieff's heroic conduct at Newtonia, Mo. on Oct. 28, 1864.

Most of Cabell's Brigade had been destroyed three days before and Rieff rode up and down the brigade's line on horseback inspiring the men.

Bryce A. Suderow