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Arkansas Civil War Chronicles
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January 2, 1862 |
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General Albert Pike, having
returned to his headquarters in the Creek Nation, issued a proclamation
calling for the enlistment in Arkansas of two regiments of infantry and
two companies of artillery for service "in the Indian country and
elsewhere." (General Pike had established his headquarters at an
army camp in the Creek country which he called Fort McCulloch, situated
on Bluff river, a few miles east of old Fort Washita. |
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January 6, 1862 |
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At a city election in Little
Rock the following officers were elected: William E. Ashley, mayor;
Henry Griffiths, constable; A.J. Smith recorder; John C. Peay and George
W. Hardy, city justices of the peace; James A. Henry, S.H. Tucker,
George C. Watkins, C.P. Bertrand, William B. Wait, Louis George, John
Robins, and S.H. Hempstead, aldermen. |
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January 16, 1862 |
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A list of the general
officers in the service of the Confederacy was made public, which showed
Arkansas as having four brigadier generals: Thomas C. Hindman, Patrick
R. Cleburne, Albert Pike and Thompson Flournoy. (Thompson B.
Flournoy of Desha county had represented his county in the House in the
General Assembly in 1848 and in 1850. In 1850 he was elected
speaker.) |
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January 20, 1862 |
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The Confederate Circuit Court
for the Eastern District of Arkansas was convened with Judge Reno
presiding. The Grand Jury was composed of the following citizens:
Creed Taylor, foreman; Michael Bozeman, Daniel Morrison, W.H. Preston,
B.W.M. Warren, W.A. Sample, Israel M. Moore, John W. Adams, Michael
Beshoars, William Johnson, John W. Rison, Hilliard W. Hays, Granville
Whittington, John Bradshaw, William E. Ashley, and William V. Hutt.
Among the cases which were set for trial were those of certain persons
arrested in north Arkansas and charged with treason. They
were accused of being members of a "peace society." Fifteen of the
accused were held at the state penitentiary at Little Rock. Most
of the men under arrest were from Searcy county. |
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January 26, 1862 |
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The Memphis and Little Rock
railroad was completed from DeValls Bluff, on White river, to Little
Rock. William E. Woodruff Sr., founder of the Arkansas Gazette,
was given the honor of driving the last spike, at the ceremonies which
were held at Little Rock to celebrate the completion of the road.
Trains were immediately put into operation between Little Rock and
DeVall's Bluff. At DeVall's Bluff, the trains were met by the
steamer Charm, which was operated on the White river by the Hanger,
Rapley, & Gaines Stage Line. (It appears that there was, in the
beginning, only one train a day in operation between Little Rock and
DeVall's Bluff. The terminus of the road at Little Rock was on the
north side of the river, opposite "the Little Rock," the rock from which
the city took its name. The first division of the road, the 39
miles between Hopefield and Madison, on St. Francis River, was promised
for completion at an early date. |
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January 27, 1862 |
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The courthouse of Scott
county, located at Trouble Hill, was destroyed by fire. The
building was a new one and its destruction was considered to be a great
loss to the county, especially because all of the country records were
burned. |
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January 29, 1862 |
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March 1, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
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Memphis and Arkansas River
Confederate States Mail Line
Will be composed of the following new and elegant
steamers this season to wit:
Frederic Notrebe, - E.L. Haynes, Master,
Chester Ashley, - Reese Pritchard, Master
Little Rock - Jenks Brown, Master
The above mentioned boats will take their places
on the first rise in the Arkansas River, leaving Little Rock on Tuesday,
Thursday, and Sunday at 10 p.m.; leaving Memphis Monday, Wednesday, and
Saturday at 5 p.m.; and leave Napoleon for Little Rock on Sunday,
Tuesday and Thursday.
Until a rise in the river, the mails will be
carried in stages from Little Rock to Napoleon, according to the above
schedule.
Jno. D. Adams, Proprietor
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Maj. W.L. Cabell, Gen. Van Dorn’s Chief
Quartermaster is here, pushing forward all armed men to Jacksonport.
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The Latest by Telegraph – Friday Noon, Columbus,
Ky., and Pocahontas, in this State, are both threatened. Attention is
directed to Gen. Van Dorn’s special order for all armed companies to
proceed, forthwith to Jacksonport. Let every man who can shoulder a
gun, go at once, to the call of his country.
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Death of Lt. Col. Jas. B.
Johnson – The telegraph announces the sad intelligence of the death of
Lt. Col. Jas. B. Johnson, on the 23d ult. The deceased was a native of
this place, had served in the State Legislature, and occupied a
prominent position before the public. Soon after the commencement of
hostilities he raised a company for the war, and was subsequently
promoted, first to the command of Major, and then to that of Lt.
Colonel. His death is deeply deplored, and will be mourned in the sad
hearts of a wife, a mother, a sister, brother, and numerous relatives
and friends. The following is from the True Democrat:
On Tuesday, the following
dispatch was received by the editor of this paper:
“Murfreesboro, Feb. 24, 1862.
To R.H. Johnson –
By rail road accident near
this place yesterday, your brother James was killed – Tom returning home
with the remains to-morrow.
H.C. Newton”
The whole soul of the
deceased was in this war, and it was his often expressed desire, that if
death came to him in this great struggle for independence, it might come
when facing the fire and leading the brave men, who lived him to
battle. This has been denied him, but he died in the service of his
country, with shield and buckler on. Ready at all times to make any
sacrifices for the holy cause; he organized a company, was elected a
captain, and thus from the ranks rose to the position he held at his
death. He was a noble, brave and enthusiastic man. His frankness and
chivalry made him a favorite with the army. May God soften this blow to
his afflicted family.
The writer has not the heart
now to comment further upon the sad news.
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Those who don’t want to go –
By reference to Gen. Van Dorn’s call for soldiers and his subsequently
published explanation of it, it will be seen that he desires only
infantry and artillery – having already more than a proportionate supply
of mounted men. While the masses are patriotic and ready and willing to
respond to the call of their country, there are certain leaders who
don’t want to go, and yet are anxious to keep up appearances, by making
an apparent patriotic effort, which, instead of aiding, actually throws
obstacles in the way of soldiers going to the armies of Gen. Van Dorn,
Gen. McCulloch, or Gen. Pike, when the country needs the services of
every man capable of carrying a gun.
When we see a man, then,
laboring to raise a Cavalry command, when no Cavalry are wanted and none
will be received, we are warranted in say that man don’t want to go!
When we see a man pretending
to raise soldiers for any other command than that of Gen Van Dorn
(embracing also the commands of Gens. McCullouch and Pike) who needs and
is entitled to the services of every soldier in his military department
to repel threatened invasion, we are warranted in say that man don’t
want to go!
When we see a man pretending
to raise soldiers, and yet, by his acts, laboring to defeat an part of
Gen. Van Dorn’s plans for raising an army, by working in opposition to
any of his orders, we are warranted in say that man don’t want to go!!!!
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Little Rock, Ark. February
28, 1862
[Special Orders]
All armed companies that have
been mustered into service will repair at once to Jacksonport.
The enemy is now threatening
Pocahontas – then march without delay. Let each company take with them
two wagons and provisions sufficient to subsist them to Jacksonport.
By order of Gen. Van Dorn,
W.L.
Cabell, Chief Quartermaster |
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March 8, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
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There are about eighty Texans
at St. John’s College hospital, part are of Col. Maxey’s bat., most are
of Col. Locke’s regiment. They are doing well. Dr. Kirkwood is in
charge of the hospital.
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Maj. W.S. Pemberton, of the
Confederate Commissary Department, arrived in this city, from Richmond,
on Monday last.
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Capt. Thomas W. Newton, who
came home in charge of the body of Col. Jas. B. Johnson, will return to
the army tomorrow. Any letters given to him will be delivered to our
soldiers serving in his part of the army.
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For The War – Capt.
Franklin’s Volunteer Artillery Company, which was raised for twelve
months service, has volunteered for the war. When equipped it will be
one of the finest companies in the service.
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Hotels Well Defended – About
11 o’clock the other night we stepped into the office of the Anthony
House, and found five gentlemen, the sum total of the sojourners
present. On enquiry we ascertained the fact that four of them are
Colonels, and one a Captain in the Missouri army. We took a good look
at the Captain, for Missouri officers of so low a grade are scarce
hereabouts. Besides these, we knew of two other Missouri Colonels in
the house at the time. As far as Missouri officers go, our hotels are
well defended. Now the Gen. Van Dorn is calling on our State
authorities for troops, would it not be a good idea to raise a regiment
of Missouri Colonels for his army? A few Arkansas Generals might be
thrown in for good count and a company of thirty days men might be
raised from the furloughed officers of our own army. This regiment is
warranted not to get hurt, for it will not march until after all battles
are fought.
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Officers –
Maj. W.S. Pemberton has appointed Hon. H.L. Grinstead, of Camden; R.A.
Carrigain, Esq., of Washington; and G.H. Andrews, Esq. of Arkadelphia,
Commissary Agents to subsist Confederate recruits at their respective
places. They will subsist all recruits for the war, from one to a full
company or more. So soon as companies can be got ready they will march
with the utmost dispatch to Gen. Van Dorn’s army. Officers will be sent
to muster troops into service at all of the recruiting depots. |
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April 6, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
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It has been suggested to us
that the Ladies throughout the State could render a great service to the
cause in which we are now engaged, by forwarding to this place for the
use of the Hospitals here established, such articles as may be of
service to the sick, for instance: Hospital shirts, drawers, towels,
sheets, pillows, pillow-cases, and any and all other things which might
be useful, and which with very little trouble could be made up in the
shortest period of time.
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Lieut. Sweeten of the 1st
Arks. Regiment, who came in by the cars on Wednesday evening, has our
thanks for a large package of papers, containing dates up to the evening
of the 31st ult.
Capt. Woodruff, of the Weaver
Artillery, will receive about twenty-five good men, to fill his company
up to 150. Young and able bodied men who desire to get into a good
company, couldn’t have a better opportunity. The Government will give
all recruits transportation from this city to the company’s camp,
wherever that may be.
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Accoutrements Wanted
Bids will be received by the
undersigned, until the 15th day of April, 1862, for
furnishing at the Little Rock Arsenal, six thousand sets of Infantry
accoutrements. Each set to consist of one cartridge box and belt, one
cap pouch, waist belt and bayonet scabbard.
Bids for a less number than
500 sets will not be received, and each bid must state the price per
set.
Approved security will be required for the
faithful performance of the contract.
S.C. Faulkner
M.S.K. Ord. Comdg.
C.S.S. Arsenal
Little Rock, March 24, 1862
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Recruits Wanted for the War
Fifty Able Bodied Men are
wanted to fill up the ranks of a Heavy Artillery Company in charge of a
battery of Rifled Guns, at present, stationed at Madrid Bend, on the
Mississippi River. Uniforms, subsistence and transportation will be
furnished to all disposed to join. A bounty of FIFTY DOLLARS will be
paid upon their arrival at the above post.
Men of Arkansas, your country
calls for your aid in this her hour of need. Enlist at once, and assist
in driving back the invader from your soil. If you do not come forward
at once, your firesides will soon become desolated and your rich and
happy country a desert.
Apply to W.P. Parks
1st Lieut., Arkansas Battery
Little Rock, March 27, 1862 |
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April 12, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
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We had the pleasure this week
of meeting Lt. Jno. G. Fletcher, of the Capital Guards. He was sent
home on the recruiting service, contrary to his wishes, and left
immediately for his command, on hearing of the commencement of active
operations.
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From the best and most
reliable information we have, it is supposed the Federal forces occupy
Pocahontas to the amount of some five thousand.
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We are gratified to learn
that the Hon. A.H. Carrigan, of Hempstead county, who was a Lieut. In
one of the companies organized in that county, was elected Lieut.
Colonel of the companies organized in that county, was elected Lieut.
Colonel of the twelve-months Regiment lately organized on White River.
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The ladies have been earnest
in their labors at each and all of the hospitals in the city, and to
their efforts may be traces much of the good that is being done, and the
sufferings which they have alleviated has been immense. The reward of
the blessed shall certainly be their compensation.
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The only information we have
relative to the late battle of Shiloh, will be found under our
telegraphic head. Enough is known to leave no doubt that the Southern
arms have again been victorious. The battle was probably the hardest
fought of the war, and both armies have suffered severely. Anxious
hearts are awaiting in suspense the details, which shall tells us who
among the noble land has fallen – what lives have been offered up on the
altar of their suffering country.
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A report is in the city that
a dispatch has been received from Col. Fagan, stating that the loss of
his regiment at the late battle was 210 killed, wounded and missing.
Lt. Col. Thompson was mortally wounded, and the Major the regiment
killed.
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The Capital Guards, one of
the companies from this place lost only one man – Mr. John Streak,
killed. |
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June 28, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
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The federals have evacuated
Indian Bat, St. Charles, and the whole of the lower White River, and
gone in the direction of Memphis. Gen. Curtis has, as we understand,
left Batesville, crossed Black, on the other side of White River, and
is, we think, working his way towards Cache bridge, with the view of
getting on Crowley’s ridge, and reaching the Mississippi.
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Death of S.H. Hempstead – On
Wednesday evening, the 25th inst., Gen. S.H. Hempstead died
at his residence in this city. He has been a citizen of Arkansas since
1836, has occupied a prominent position as a lawyer, and enjoyed a high
character for professional probity. He leaves a large family and many
friends to mourn his loss.
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Gen. Sterling Price – The
friends of this distinguished General always give out what he is going
to do. They now say that he has gone to Richmond to demand a transfer
to this side of the river, that he may be put in command of the
Trans-Mississippi Department, and that, if the President fail to comply
with his demands, he will tender his resignation. This report is made
plausible by the fact, announced in the Mobile papers, that the General
exhibited himself in that city a few days since, then on his way to
Richmond as we suppose.
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For our own part, and in
behalf of all who desire that order and discipline in our army which is
necessary to protect the lives and property of our citizens and the army
itself from destruction, we protest, most solemnly, against Gen. Price
being transferred to this department. His want of qualification as a
disciplinarian and his lawless cortege of loose unorganized stragglers
would make him a scourge to our people.
If it be the policy of the
Government to send another General West, the people have a right to
demand that he be soldier enough to discipline, as well as to lead the
army under his command to battle.
While we think, under Gen.
Beauregard, and restrained by the iron discipline of Gen. Bragg, that
Gen. Price can be made very serviceable to our needs, we honestly
entertain, and freely express the opinion, that nothing except Federal
invasion or subjugation, could be more calamitous to our people than
sending Gen. P. to command our army among them. Therefore we hope, if
he put himself before the cause, ask that the government swerve from its
policy to serve his interest or convenience, and demand a transfer to
this side of the Mississippi as the condition of his remaining in the
army, that the President may accept his resignation at once. |
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July 19, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
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What Will Be Done With The
Prisoners?
On the supposition that the
defeat of Gen. McClellan and the capture of an immense number of Federal
prisoners is a fact not to be controverted, there has been some
speculation as to the disposition to be made of the prisoners on and
after all of ours have been exchanged for and released. Some suggest
that, to save the response of feeding and the trouble of guarding them,
they be put upon their parole, bound not to bear arms until exchanged,
and sent home. Me think that our authorities ought to require the
release of our citizens, not belonging to the army, who have been
captured and imprisoned, by the Lincoln government, for being friendly
and true to the South. Another gentleman suggests that all of the
officers, and the best of the soldiers, be held as hostages and never
released until the Yankees return all of the negroes they have stolen
from our people. This last is a capital suggestion. |
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August 2, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
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Meeting of the Ladies’
Soldiers’ Aid Association – There will be a meeting of the Ladies’
Soldiers Aid Association, at the Hall of James Confectionery, on Monday
morning next at nine o’clock. |
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August 20, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
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General Albert Pike arrived
at this place the latter part of last week.
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Servant Wanted
Major John Henry Brown, Chief
of Gen. McCulloch’s staff, is desirous of hiring a good servant to go
with him in the Army. Address him at Austin, or enquire at this office.
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Fine Residence for Sale for
Confederate Money
THE FINE HOUSE, on the corner
Southwest of Gen. Pike’s, formerly owned by Peter Hanger, Esq., and now
the residence of Mrs. Wright is offered for sale for Confederate Money.
The grounds belonging to this
place, and to be sold with it, consist of six lots – the East half of
the block upon which the main house is built – and three lots across the
street, on the adjoining block eastward, on which are Stables, &c.
This is among the largest,
best improved and finished, finest, and most desirable residence in the
State.
For particulars apply to
Peter Hanger, at Little Rock, or at Hot Springs, to the undersigned.
Wm. H. Gaines
September 27, 1862
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Fine Residence for Sale for
Confederate Money – A rare chance is offered to any person having a
surplus of Confederate money, and desirous of purchasing one of the
finest residences in Little Rock or the State. See advertisement of
Maj. Wm. H. Gaines of Hot Springs.
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[No. 21]
Headquarters Trans – Miss
District
Little Rock, July 7, 1862
The following information is
published for the use of the Army of the Trans-Mississippi District:
1st. All persons
who voluntarily entered the army of the Confederate States, for three
years or during the war, whether 18 or over 35 years of age, will be
held to their contract, for that length of time, unless they are
discharged under some special order to be given hereafter.
2d. All enlisted men who
volunteers for less than three years or the war, that were in the Army
of the Confederate States on the 16th day of April 1862,
over 18, and under 35 years of age, are held in the service under the
provisions of the conscript law, for three years or during the war, and
will be held until otherwise directed by the Secretary of War.
By command of Major Gen.
Hindman
R.C. Newton, Colonel and
Chief of Staff
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General Orders No. 20
Headquarters
Trans-Mississippi Dist.
Little Rock, Ark. July 7,
1862
- The organization of
Partisan Rangers in this District, under any authority whatever, is
prohibited; and those now organized are hereby declared to be
Mounted Infantry, and subject to be dismounted whenever it is deemed
expedient. This order does not relate to “Independent Companies,”
formed under General Orders No. 17.
- Persons heretofore
authorized to raise Battalions and Regiments in the State of
Missouri, must complete the organization of the same and report
within thirty (30) days from this day, or their authority will be
considered as annulled.
By command of Maj. Gen.
Hindman.
R.C.
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Col. Wm. C. Mitchell – We had the pleasure on
Thursday last, of meeting Col. Wm. C. Mitchell of Carroll county, who
was captured by the Federals at Elk Horn, taken to Sandasky Island, and
has been liberated under the recent arrangement, for the exchange of
prisoners. Col M. was very sick during the greater part of the time of
his imprisonment, but we are happy to see that although not entirely
well, he has partially recovered, and we hope a few weeks with his
family and friends at home, may restore him to perfect health.
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Gov. Rector’s Organ – The paper in the interest
of Gov. Rector at this place, gives information to the enemy, by
publishing the number of Confederate troops on the Prairie; and we are
informed that the Ouachita Herald (which seems to be published for
private circulation) condemns Gen. Hindman for burning cotton to prevent
it falling into the hands of the enemy.
The people of Arkansas can judge, from such demonstrations, of the men,
who, in the name of patriotism call on them to vote for Gov. Rector.
Gov. Rector attempts to excuse himself for calling out the Militia, by
saying that he could not control the seasons nor prevented soldiers from
dying. Nobody said he could. Yet that does not excuse him for calling
farmers from their work at the season of preparing for crops, when every
day was worth a week and killing men by exposing them to the severe
weather, when no good did or could come of it to the army or the
country. The only advantage to any one was to Gen. Holt and certain of
the Governor’s kin and friends, who, by the process, were billeted upon
the State at high salaries for doing nothing. If by a wicked miracle,
the Governor should be re-elected, he has got his friend, Gen .Holt
released from conscription, and the people, may look out for more
militia musters, about next corn-planting time.
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Bread for the Army – We have seen the Army
Bakery here in operation and the bread is of superior quality. It was
established, and has been carried on, under the direction of Dr. Taylor,
who has voluntarily given his attention to this matter, besides
attending to his duties in the army so effectually as the preparation of
good bread for the soldiers; for the greatest amount of disease among
them is produced by eating bread which is not well prepared and cooked
In connection with the subject of bread for the army, we would suggest
that the health of the soldiers might be greatly preserved, and the
lives of many of them saved, by the preparation of portable bake ovens
(portable like forges) for the army. Besides preserving the health of
the army, there would a saving to the government of a quarter of a pound
of flour a day for every soldier.
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To Carpenters
Office Chief Commissary
Trans – Mississippi Dept.
Little Rock, September 27, 1862
Sealed Proposals will be received at this office, until Monday, the 6th
day of October A.D. 1862, for making TWO THOUSAND BOXES for packing Hard
Bread.
The Boxes are to be two feet long, 1 foot 6 inches wide and 1 foot 5 ½
inches deep, in the clear, and to be made of similar to a specimen which
may be seen at the office of the Post Commissary.
I will furnish lumber and part of the nails for which the contractor
will pay cost prices.
The boxes must be delivered at the rate of 5 per cent per day, of the
contract, and bills will be received for five hundred boxes.
Bond with approved security will be required.
John C. Palmer, Maj. And Chief Commissary
October 4, 1862
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October 11, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
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Gen. Nelson’s Funeral – Gen. Nelson, of Texas, who
died with his command across the river was buried in this city, on
Thursday last, with Military honors. He was a thorough soldier and a
good man.
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Clothing the Soldiers – As far as we have been
able to learn, the call of Gen. Holmes on the people for clothing,
blankets, and other things necessary to the comfort of the army, has
been and is being well and promptly responded to by all – especially the
women of the country.
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Published orders have been issued from Richmond
prohibiting the substitution of boys under eighteen years of age, for
Conscripts. This is as it should be. If we are to have a long war the
boys are the hope and the dependence of the country, and the best care
should be take of them until they develop and grow into hardy manhood.
We understand that President Davis said the sending of our boys to the
army, was like sending seed corn to mill.
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Our Prospects – Not withstanding our results at
Corinth, our prospects are bright and brightening. There is a great rush
for our army in Kentucky. Col. Buford, once an officer of the old army
has raised a brigade. It is estimated that Kentucky will add a hundred
thousand men to our army. The estimate of fifteen thousand is thought to
be far below the mark. Southern men are still rallying in Missouri, and
the army will be greatly strengthened by that State. The influence of
Hon. T.A.R. Nelson will bring ten thousand men to our army in East
Tennessee. We say to our people – work and be of good cheer.
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Capt. Wm. E. Woodruff, jr., of the Weaver
Artillery, of this city, has been appointed, by the Secretary of War, to
be Major of Artillery, to date from the 17th April 1862, with orders to
report to Gen. A. Pike, as Chief of Artillery.
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Brigadier Generals – The President has appointed the Brigadier Generals
Jas. F. Fagan of Arkansas; Col. F.A. Shouple of Florida and Maj. Wm.
Steele, now of a Texas regiment but late of the old army. All of these
appointments are doubtless good. We have been urging the appointment of
Col. Fagan for a long time, on account of his fitness for the place, as
well as his early, continued, and devoted service in the country. Gens.
Shoule and Steele are both graduates of West Point and both stand high
in their profession. They will probably all be assigned duty on this
side of the Mississippi.
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Col. Scurry, of Texas, has been appointed a
Brigadier General, and those who know him, say that his is a good
appointment.
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Died – May 1, 1862, at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill., George W. Elliott of
Camden, Ark. He entered the Confederate service on the 24th of July
1861; received his appointment of Orderly Sergeant of his Company and
fearlessly performed every duty of his office. He was loved and
respected by all who knew him; kind in disposition and generous to
heart. His clear ringing voice is hushed in silence and his manly form
sleeps in death. The reveille may bust, but it disturbs not his slumber
– no sound will awake him again. Brave, noble boy! Long will your spirit
cling fondly around our hearts, and remind us of happy days gone by. He
sleeps in an honored grave far away from his home and friends. He has
proven himself a soldier, and died for his country. A rich legacy to his
bereaved family and a monument to his memory.
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Casualties at Corinth – Up to this
time we have heard but little of the casualties at Corinth. Capt. W.N.
Parish (escaped since) and Lieut. Walker of this place, are both
reported as wounded and prisoners. Capts. Flether and McNally, of Pine
Bluff, are wounded. Lt. Col. Fletcher, of this county, is seriously
wounded, Col. Henry Johnson and Major Jones, of Hempstead county were
killed – both gallant soldiers and good men. Colonel Jno. N. Daly, of
Camden, is reported as mortally wounded. He is one of the first and best
men in the State. Our attention has been called to the fact that we
mentioned col. Matheny as commanding a regiment, when Col. Cravens name
should have appeared. Our list of Colonels in Gen. Cabell’s brigade was
furnished by a gentleman who belonged to it. We take the opportunity of
making the correction.
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Counterfeiting – A regular business in the
North. – Not many days since we saw a New York Herald, in which
counterfeit Confederate notes were advertised for sale. Now we have
before to us a St. Louis Democrat containing a similar advertisement.
This bespeaks a deplorably disgraceful condition of public morals at the
North, where so many seem to rejoice in making themselves publicly known
as criminals. To protect our brave people, prompt and stringent measures
should be adopted for the punishment of all persons dealing in
counterfeit money – not exempting the prisoners of the enemy.
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Office Chief Commissary
Trans – Miss. Department
Little Rock, October 20, 1862
It has been found that the price put upon the articles of Salt, by the
tariff of the 1st inst., is insufficient to remunerate the persons
engaged in its manufacture, and that the expenses incident thereto will
be largely increased during the rainy season: The Major General
Commanding has thought proper to raise the price to TWO DOLLARS AND
FIFTY CENTS, per bushel. Any violations of this order will be strictly
visited.
By command of Maj. Gen. Holmes
John C. Palmer, Maj and Chief Commissary.
October 25, 1862
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Wanted at the Hospital
6 GOOD MILCH COWS, for which a liberal price will be paid.
C.M. Taylor, Post Surgeon
Little Rock, October 18, 1862
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November 1, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
Office Chief Commissary
Trans-Mississippi Department
Little Rock, October 4, 1862
All officers of the Commissary Department are required to forward their
Monthly and Quarterly returns direct to Richmond.
They are also required to forward to this office, Monthly Abstracts of
Receipts and Issues, certified by their commanding officer.
In making purchases, bounded officers of this Department will give
duplicate certificates, form No. 19, Subsistence Regulations. All
others, purchasing subsistence for troops, are required to give
accounts, in duplicate, with the certificate of a commissioned officer,
that the articles of subsistence were applied to the use of the soldiers
of the C.S. Army, and no one else, in quantities not exceeding the
authorized daily allowance – that no rations were issued to those troops
for that particular time, and that that account has not been paid.
All accounts must also, be approved by the immediate commanding
officers.
All molasses barrels will be taken care of and returned to the depot
from which they were received. Issuing commissaries will take receipts
for them at three dollars each, to be paid for if not returned.
By command of Maj. Gen’l. Holmes
John C. Palrmer, Maj and Chief Commissary.
October 11, 1862
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Office Chief Commissary
Trans-Mississippi Department
Little Rock, October 4, 1862
Salt will hereafter be sold to citizens, from the government works, in
charge of Maj. C.P. King, C.S. at the price of two dollars and fifty
cents per bushel, of 50 lbs. Persons paying for the same in subsistence
stores will have the preference.
The following tariff of prices is adopted for the government of officers
and agents for this department and will govern in the sale of Salt, for
subsistence:
Corn, per bushel, $1.00
Corn Meal, per bushel, $1.25
Pork, per lb, net $10
Bacon, per lb .25
Wheat per bushel, $1.50
Rye, per bushel, $1.25
Flour, per lb $8
Lard, per lb .25
Dried Peaches, bushel $2.00
Dried Apples $1.50
Sweet Potatoes $1.00
Peas $1.50
Persons desiring to exhange any of the above articles for salt, can
deliver the same at Little Rock or Arkadelphia, and obtain certificates
which will entitle them to salt.
By order of Maj. Gen’l Holmes
John C. Palmer, Maj and Chief Commissary
October 11, 1862
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November 8, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
During the past year, we have had all sorts of
rumors as to the advance of the Federals into Arkansas. From the best
information we can gather, we learn that the Federals in the Northwest
are about 18,000 strong and that their advance is probably within a few
miles of Fayetteville. They are divided into four groups, all of which
are in an area 20 miles, their principal camp, being at Walnut Springs,
we believe in Benton county.
It is stated also, that a few Regiments of Federals are encamped at
Pittman’s Ferry on our north-east border, and that a detachment have
been down as far as Pocahontas, arresting citizens, and in some cases
destroying property.
Our dispatches from the Northern part of the Country state that England
and France have determined to recognize the Southern Confederacy, if
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November 22, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
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Gen. Villepigue, died of
Pneumonia, at Port Hudson, on the 8th inst.
The store-room of the Beebe house, now occupied by the families of Gen.
Hindman and Major Palmer, took fire, probably owing to the carelessness
of the servants, on Friday night last, the 14th inst. The room was
destroyed, but the exertions of the citizens and firemen saved a
considerable quantity of Bacon, Flour, Coffee, and other articles
therein deposited.
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Camp Rodgers, Miss. November 7th,
1862.
I hereby detail Captain W.S. Haven and Sergeant Stuckey, to go to the
State of Arkansas to procure winter clothing and such other articles of
bedding as can be had, having lost nearly all of our bedding and
clothing on the retreat from Corinth – we are left nearly destitute of
comfortable clothing for the winter. I hope our friends at home will
send us articles as they can conveniently spare. Clothing from Hempstead
county can be deposited at Washington for transportation. From Hot
Spring at Rockport. From Perry and Pulaski at the store of Jacob
Hawkins, in Little Rock by the 30th November.
James H. Fletcher, Lt. Col.
Comd’g 20th Ark. Reg’t. of Infantry, Holly Springs.
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Wood! Wood!
I wish to purchase 100 cords of Wood, for which the highest market price
will be paid. Apply at the Theatre building on Main Street
Chas. N. Roberts, Capt. and Post Commissary
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Hay! Hay!
I wish to purchase 100 tons of hay, for which the highest market price
will be paid. Apply at the old Theatre building on Main Street.
Chas N. Roberts, Capt. and Post Commissary
November 15, 1862
True Democrat copy.
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November 29, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
Wood Choppers Wanted!
I wish to employ from one to five or six active hands to chop fire wood,
for the next two or three months, in the immediate neighborhood of this
city.
I also warn all persons against trespassing upon the woodland where the
above named hands are to be employed; and to prevent innocent mistakes,
I inform all concerned that the tract of land in question is the east
half of the south-east quarter of section twelve (12), township one (1)
north, range twelve (12).
Solon Borland
Little Rock, November 29, 1862
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Wood for the Poor! Wood for the Poor!!
The undersigned wishes to buy from one to two hundred cords of wood for
the poor, to be delivered, during the winter, as he may direct. Any one
having wood to sell, would do good by supplying a part of this contract.
Persons destitute of wood and unable to pay for it, must make
application for relief, so that their wants may be supplied as far as
possible.
Thos. R. Welch |
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December 6, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
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Early in the week, a
statement went the rounds that General Hill’s Division of Lee’s Army,
had cut off the wagon train of Hooker, of the Federal Army, capturing
about a million dollars worth of property. Whether true or not, we
cannot say, as papers received have no confirmation of it.
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The dispatches, which we
publish to-day from the Appeal of the 25th, contain the
latest information which we have from the armies beyond the Mississippi.
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The True Democrat of
Wednesday stated that the Federal army 20,000 to 40,000 strong, was
advancing on Fort Smith. We have heard rumors of a skirmish at or near
Cane Hill, in Washington county, on Friday last, but have seen nor heard
of any confirmation of them.
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Two gentlemen down from Van
Buren county, on Thursday stated that about 1500 Federals came to
Yellville last week, and burned that place. Captain Shaw, Provost
Marshal of Searcy county, made a reconnaissance with his company, and
discovering 2002 men belonging to the part, charged upon them, killing
and wounding seventy-five. Capt. Shaw was severely wounded in the
encounter.
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Notice
All persons belonging to
Company H., 18th Regiment Arkansas Volunteers, that are
absent, on parole or otherwise, are hereby notified to report themselves
without delay to their company, at Port Hudson, la., or they will be
treated as deserters.
William N. Parish, Capt.
Co. H., 18th Reg’t. Ark. Vols.
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December 13, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
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There is a rumor in town to the effect that Price
has captured and cut off some 8,000 or 10,000 of the Federal army near
Abbeville, Miss.
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A gentleman, who has lately been at Helena, informs us that there are
now at that point about 5000 Federals, all of whom are tired of the war,
and would be highly pleased to go home.
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The Vicksburg Whig of the 3d states that Grant’s Federal cavalry had
come down within three miles of Grenada, and had torn up the railroad,
destroying communication between that place and Vicksburg, but had
retired, and that the road was again in complete repair.
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The troops from Helena, some ten or twelve thousand strong, under Gen.
Hovey, which some two weeks ago made a raid into Mississippi by Friar’s
Point, have again returned to Helena.
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The Salt-works in the vicinity of Vermillion Bay, La., have been
abandoned.
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The U.S.
Government Military Tent Manufactory in Cincinnati, turned out in the
five days ending the 22d November, ult., an aggregate of 1,062 bell
tents, 684 wall tents and flies, 350 common tents, and 61 hospital
tents.
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Major John Pope is to succeed Gen. Curtis in the command of the
Department of the West headquarters at St. Louis.
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An effort is now being made in this city, by the charitable ladies, to
procure a sufficient sum by subscription, to furnish the poor with salt.
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Conscript Exemption Blanks
The undersigned, having been furnished with the necessary FORMS and
INSTRUCTIONS is now prepared to furnish all persons of the following
named trades and business, with PRINTED BLANKS, of the required oath,
to-wit: Physicians, Tanners, Blacksmiths, Wagon-Makers, Millers, and
their Overseers, Shoemakers, Millwrights, Stockraisers, &c. &c.
Upon the reception of ($5) five dollars in Confederate, or any good
State money, with a statement of the business or profession of the
person to apply the necessary blank form and instructions will be
forwarded.
Address,
W. Woolford (Box 129)
Little Rock, Ark.
Will also furnish persons in Texas and Louisiana on proper application
and statement of the business engaged in.
N.B. – This law does not apply to persons who were enlisted prior to the
11th October, 1862. Office, for the present, in True Democrat buildings.
Little Rock, December 11, 1862
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“Notice to Conscripts.”
The undersigned, Enrolling Officer for the county of Pulaski, hereby
notifies all white male residents of said county, between the ages of 18
and 40, not already in the military service of the Confederate States to
rendezvous, for enrollment, at the City of Little Rock in said County,
on the 27th day of December, A.D. 1862, on or before which day, every
such person, claiming to be exempt from conscription, under the act of
Congress in that behalf, must prepare and file with me, his affidavit
claiming and showing such exemption.
Under the instruction of the War Department, all the laws and
regulations applicable to deserters, and to be applied to such
conscripts as fail to repair to the place of rendezvous for enrollment,
or who shall desert after enrollment.
R.A. Watkins, Jr. Capt.
and Enrolling Officer for Pulaski co., Ark.
Little Rock, December 13, 1862
All male white persons, residents of the county of Pulaski, Arkansas,
between the ages of 18 and 40, claiming certificates of disability from
military service, under the Conscription Act, are hereby notified, to
appear at my office, in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas, on or before
the 27th day of December 1862, for examination.
Wm. M. Lawrence, Surgeon
P.A. U.S. and Medical Examiner
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December 20, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
We last week published the official dispatch of
Major General Hindman, in relation to the battle near Cane Hill, in
Washington county. Since that time, we have received more particular
accounts showing that the battle resulted in a victory to Southern arms
which will exert a great influence in many respects.
Gen. Hindman, although among the very first who took up arms in defence
of the South, and a participator in many engagements with the enemy,
never before had the supreme command of an army in a general battle, and
the success which has attended him in this one, where he commanded an
army made up almost entirely of raw volunteer soldiers and conscripts,
will exert a great influence in imparting to his men that confidence so
necessary to a General who hopes and expects to render good service to
his country, and at the same time it will give the enemy a proper
estimate of what they may be led to expect from the battalions of the
South, when they are maneuvered by the skill and urged on by the
inflexible will of one who can never know aught of defeat or disaster.
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Office Chief Artillery, 2d Division
H.Q. Camp on Lewis Creek, Dec. 9, 1862
The following report exhibits a correct list of the killed, wounded, and
missing of the Artillery, belonging to this command (in the battle at
Prairie Grove, Sunday December 7, 1862,) viz:
Capt. West’s Battery – Killed – 1st Serg’t John B. Whitsitt, Corporal
H.T. Boatright; private Peter Gallagher
Wounded – Privates Thomas J. Lane, left arm off; R.J. Irvin, slightly in
face; Charles Clifton, slightly in leg and head.
Missing – Private Albert Brooke
Capt. Blockner’s Battery – Killed Privates J. Leach and Coun.
Wounded – Corporal A. Choate, arm off; privates, H.J. Cox, right arm
off; M.D. Dunoway, left hip; L.Heilborn, left foot; James Keel, in
chest; Tyre, left hand off; Musician, Saul Catterina, wound not known;
Private, Martin, by fall of a horse; Alex McCormas, left arm off; S.E.
Clary, left arm; Harday Tucker, in the breast.
Missing – Corporal Ogden Bryant; Privates, Patrick Cairn, David
Cheatham, Peter Kirkpatrick, James Gibbons, Larry Gallagher, Patrick
Grady; Hogan, E. W. Johnson, Sanders, Daniel Wilson.
Capt. Marshall’s Battery – None killed, wounded, or missing.
W.E. Woodruff, jr. Major
and Chief of Artillery, 2d Division
In a note accompanying the Report, Maj. Woodruff says that the official
Report of the losses in General Shoup’s Division was 721 killed,
wounded, and missing; Fagan’s brigade suffered most. The killed on field
only 81, about 400 wounded, remainder missing. Dr. Keller told him that
the Hospital subjects numbered about 250 of the wounded – residue being
slightly injured. In McRae’s brigade the killed numbered only about 26.
Col. Pleasants had one of his legs broken – was doing well. Col. Polk,
of Hawthorn’s regiment was mortally wounded and since dead. Col. Young,
of Jackson county, was killed.
Three of Capt. Blocker’s guns were temporarily captured by the enemy,
but were soon recaptured by a most gallant charge of Hawthorne’s
regiment, who, at the same time, took a stand of colors. We learn, from
another source, that in this charge, no less than 157 of the enemy were
left dead on the field.
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Obituary – James N. Lewis was killed at the battle of Richmond, Ky,
August 30th, 1862 in the twenty-first year of his age. He volunteered in
Capt. M.G. Galloway’s company in May 1861. He fought through the battles
of Oak Hill and Elk Horn. In the former he received a severe wound, but
as soon as he recovered he rejoined the army again. After the battle of
Elk Horn, he was removed east of the Mississippi River and then to Ky.
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Headquarters Trans-Mississippi Department
Office Com’dt Conscripts
Little Rock, Arks., December 18, 1862
General Order No. 1
All County Enrolling Officers in the District of Arkansas, will be
governed solely by the Act of Congress of the Confederate States,
approved 11th October 1862, in exempting overseers from military
service.
Said act of Congress provided for the exemption of one person as agent,
owner, or overseer, on each plantation of twenty negroes, on which there
is not white male adult not liable to military service: And furthermore
for additional police for every twenty negroes on two or more
plantations, within five miles of each other, and each having less than
twenty negroes, on which there is no white male adult liable to military
duty, one person, being the oldest of the owners or overseers on such
plantations.
By command of Maj. Gen. Holmes:
B.F. Danley, Col.
And Com’dt of Conscripts, District of Arkansas
December 19, 1862
True Democrat copy twice.
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December 27, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette |
Died – On the 12th of last month, at Tunnell Hill,
Ga., William H. Faulkner, of Little Rock, Arkansas, and late member of
Co. A, 6th Arkansas Regiment.
His comrades in arms deplore the loss of a brave soldier, a warm hearted
friend and an accomplished gentleman. His bereaved family have their
sincerest sympathy in this calamitous visitation. [ Shelbyville.
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