One hundred fifty years ago, on May 8, 1864, a flurry of Union activity in western Arkansas: N. W. DAY, Colonel, Commanding District. SPECIAL ORDERS No. 40. HDQRS. DISTRICT OF THE FRONTIER, Fort Smith, Ark., May 8, 1864. I. Major Hunt, First Arkansas Cavalry, will detail from his command 200 enlisted men, with a sufficient number of commissioned officers, all mounted, if possible, with four days rations, to be in readiness to march to-morrow at 9 a.m. Major Hunt will report in person at these headquarters to-morrow at 7 a.m. for instructions. * * * * * * * * * * By command of Col. W. R. Judson: T. J. ANDERSON, FAYETTEVILLE, May 8, 1864. Brigadier-General SANBORN: I have information that Brown intends to attack the next train coming this way. There is one now en route. I advise that it be escorted by at least 150 men. He can undoubtedly raise 300 men. Captain King has just returned from a scout from toward Browns Mill, and reports the signs as very thick. M. LA RUE HARRISON, Colonel, Commanding.
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