Which Union general in Missouri decreed freedom to that state's slaves in 1861,a year before Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

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John Frémont, who was the Union general in Missouri, issued a decree on August 30, 1861, which declared that all slaves owned by Confederates in Missouri were free. This order was issued without consulting with President Lincoln and was eventually modified under pressure from Lincoln. However, it was still significant as it demonstrated a willingness on the part of some Union generals to take bold action on the issue of slavery before the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

Which Union General in Missouri Decreed Freedom to That State's