Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1863-03-18
HEAD QUARTERS. DErESsEs LOWER ARK,
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SPECIAL ORDERS, No.. 7.
In accordance with instructions from Headquarters
Of the department., Col Sweet, of the 18th Reg Tex
NJ Cavalry, disniounted is charged with the duty OF
collecting and organizing for temporary purposes, the
officers aud of his own and Col. Garlands regi-
ments, not prisoners OF war.
Col Sweet will maxi his headquarters az some town
in central position as possible to theportions
of the State in which majority of the companies of
his regiment originally enlisted, where his Regt
uent will be organized
Col. Garlsnd'S Regiment win be organised At Vic
tora, Texas "a
The officers of the above named regiments, within
the state Of Texas prisoners of war and not 9TH
erwee specially assigned will report at once TO Col
Sweet and will assist him In getting together the
mon OF these respective regiments and III organizing
them into companies
Col Sweet lie authorized TO purchase such suppliee
s NAV be necessary for his troops, and will hire or
nurchase as may be most advantageous to tho Cow
eminent, number Of wagons and teams sufficient to
enable HID command to return to Arkansas. ,
As soon as this organisation can be enecied' the
troops will take up the line OF march join this COM
mand.
Sweet and his officers will all diligence In this
matter and loose time ia getting their men toge-
Their and bringing them into the field, where every
man is necessary for the defence of the country.
Col Sweet will make requiaitions GU the Chiefs OF
the Or. Mr.. and Commissary Departments at Little
Rock, for funds necessary TO the carrying out this
II At the expiration Of his leave Of absence I'd 1t.
10 Dougherty tsweets regimen) will report to COL
Sweet for duty. 80
III. "a 1t T. Marks (Garland's regmenl will
pruceed to Victoria Texas and his arrival will re-
port by letter to Col. ssTeet for instructions.
By order of MAJ GEN. j. G.. WALKER.
II. p. MAcLAY, Maj. A. A. Genl.
HEAD QuAHrERs. 18TH TErAs CAVALRY,
Dallas. Texas, March 9Th, 1862.
SPECIAL ORDERS, NO. ].
In obedience 10 the above orders. all officers and
soldiers who were absent leave Of absence or fur
louch or who escaped after the surrender of the Ar
kansas Post, and who belonged TO the 10Th Texas
Cavalry, and are at their homes, will report 10
me In person at this place or before Monday the
eth Of April noxt. be treated a. deserters They
will provide themselves 18th clothing, blankets and
shoes from home far aspracticable In the time al
lowed them. Those who can bring ordinary cooking
Utensils and from home will be paid fair prices
for the same when turned over TO the kegimental A. @
NJ As these articles and d cnit TO obtain
The men will but consult their own convenieno- IN
bringing them to camp.
III, Capt 3. W. McAnister and ID Lieut.. Z. Marks,
II Col Garfands 9Th Texas Infantry, will proceed e
victoria Texas, and superibttnd The collection Of Al
oficers and men Of the above named regiment, (no
prisoners Of war and nos absent on deehed servics
or proper authorify) snd report 20 ne n THE place
a. soon a. grre,ica5lc and AL officers and men belong
ing TO said regiment will inpfiioteg report 10 Capt
NcAliistsr Al yietoria. Ey order Of
GEO. u. SWEET.
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