Re your quest for uniform info of Co. D 2nd Bttn. Mo. State Militia Cavalry where both our grandfathers were, I have quite a bit of info & genealogy on 1st Lt.James Jackson Bell of Co. D. (His dau. m. my dad's uncle) I have a picture (drawing) of Jackson Bell in uniform. (Epaulets visible) I would be glad to send the pic to you if you're interested. However, Jackson Bell was later Captain of 19th Kansas Volunteers (?) & I do not know which uniform he is wearing. Would guess Ks.
Also have a lot of genealogy on Sgt. Joseph L. Hughs Sr. of Co. D. Supposedly he was with my great grandfather when he was KIA 11 Jun, 1862. Reportedly J.L. Hughs was riding his own personal horse & it was shot out from under him in the ambush. Hughes then caught my great grandfather's horse & escaped.
Al Van Tries
Wellsville, Ks.