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Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11
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WASHINGTON, May 10, 1864.
Dear Col: Having seen An article in the
Shreveport Gazette OF the I'D ult., by NJ. W B.
which gives an account of the action at Poison
Spring on the 18th ult. between the forces of
Generals Maxey. Marmaduke and Cabell aud
Thaycr's Fort Smith division, and having been
in the action myself and over the field after it
was over, allow me through the medium of your
valuable columns. to state what saw and know
of the fight.
The battle was fought IL miles north of west
from Camden, on the Washington, Prairie d Ann
and Camden road, al a place called Poison
Spring, and not ten miles south, as stated by
N W Il.
On the morning of the 18th Cabell's brigade
entered the main road ei ght miles from Camden
between the enemy and town. and double auicked
to Poison Spring, where they found the enemy
their wagons in tine road and tiny formed in front
and Oh tine right Gen. Cabell dsmounted his
brigade and formed line id front vf the enemy,
between them ald Camden planted his battery
aud sent portion Of Monroc's regiment forward
a. skirmlshers. The Indians then formed on the
left aud engaged tie elemys right. aud were
engaged for nearly Al hour. gradually retiring,
when Green's hriga was ordered FROM our rirht
N The left tu support them, aud lIueys battery
(Carells brigade opened with four pieces
soon afterwards the line va. ordered 10 charge
Cabcll's and Crawfordis bril- gades under direction
field in the face Of the eneny's artillery and.in
fantry post q in the woods beyond.
THE enemy stood their grolld aud fought well
until We were within Forty Or iiiiy yards Of them
when ih' broke in utter roli. leaving tie ground
literally covered with their dad We pursued
them tx0 or three miles Canells centre passing
throu IA fhe head Of the wagon train and his Jeff
tiIrolgh it. centre. Here connected with The
Indian division on the lett. also charging. Gen.
LAIel lrd HIS hri rada in tile charge and tyas
CONTINUALLY under the heaviest fi'.. Ger. Mar
iuadl.e was always whore there was the greatest
danger. Ne captir 220 six-mule wagons OF
when s were burned and 1875 brought Oft four
pieces Of artillery (net six. as VI. W. B states
but all events ali they had. aud about $50 pris-
aneTs. Tn enrms's dad On the field. mostly ne
grors. i varonsly estimat a IL from $50 TO $50.
| am inclined 20 think fiom mv own observation
the latter number nearer the truth. Our loss
did not exceed fifty in killed and wounded
Truly yours,
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11
IEx1RAcr.1
Ex1RAcT-
ELAnQVATEn- TR.ss-MIss. DErr.
ShrrNppnrE Ia March "A 1864

ELAnQrATEn- TR.ss-MIss DEPr.
Shreveport, IA, March IA, 1861
Special Orders NJ. 6G-
l. Al hi own request Lienf--Gen. Tn ~.
n loimts is relieved from the command Of :he
Distric. Of Arkansas. and wifi report in person
to the Department of War at Richmoni. Va.
IL relieving the Commando Of the District
IL Arkansas. the Lient--Gtn c0miaanling
recognizes the purity of purpose AMI fhr scf-
sacrificing patriotism with which. under The
most tryi Z circumstances, he has always al
ministered his command.
Bv command of 1t Gen z. KIRBY SMITH.
(Signedl ). :. ANDERSON.
Asst Adj't Gen.
Head Qrs.. Dist. nf Ark.
Camden, 10th March. 1854
Oficial J. Il. BLLTON.
Lr.-Col. and A. A. Gfn
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they may hope to find refuge for sea-
son. But they are doomed. The occu-
patton of Arkansas must be abandoned.
In the battle Of Saline we have to re-
gret the loss Of Gems. Scurry and Ran
dali, Of Texas, and our lamented Colonel
Grinstead. Other pens will do Justice
to their memory. Gen. Smith exposed
his person very greatly in this battle,
but. fortunately. escaped unhnrt 1t 10
dangerous experiment. Here again
Gen. Marmaduke exhibited the greatest
gallantry.
Thus ends the first episode of the Fed
eral occupation of South Arkansas and
North Louisiana. In the breathing space
it would be very proper to proclaim 4
day Of thanksgiving in this department.
1t is all summed up III Gen. Smiths
address. The heart leaps TO read it. 1t
is but the beginning of things yet to
come. Here is the address:
HDQRS TRANS MISS. DEPT.
Camden, Ark, May A. 1864. J
SOLDIERS OF TEE Trans Miss DEP'T!
The campaign inaug urated at Mans
field Oh the day Of National Fast and
Snpplicatinn has, under Providence,
been crowned with the most glorious
and brilliant successes. You have de-
feated a force three times your own
The fields of Mansfield, Pleasant Hill,
Cloutiersville, Poison Spring, Marks
Mills and Jenkins Ferry, attest your
devotion. Eight thousand killed and
wounded, six thous and prisoners, thirty
four pieces of artillery, twelve hundred
wagons, one gunboat and three trans
ports are already the fruits of your vic
tories. The path Of glory is still open
t. you, permanent security to your
homes before you Call together your
comrades, and, shoulder to shoulder, we
will yet free the soil of our beloved
country from the invaders footsteps.
Soldiers Of Arkansas, Missouri, Texas
and Louisiana You have the thanks
Of grateful people Your living will
be respected, your dead honored ard
revered
(Signed.) f. KIRBY SMITH, Gen.
(Official,) WYATT c. THOMAS,
A. A. Gen.
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11
TREASURY NOTICE.
AGENCY OF TREAsrBY.
For Trzns-Missis-ippi Department.

llDuHLl, April Az lch4
Notice IL given 10 all holders Of Treasury
Notes not bearing interest that they may ex-
change them at the Office Of any Depository Of
the Treasury. for Certificates which Will entitle
them to -Four per cent. Bonds until the first day
Of July next. After that date. all Notes yer
tn denomination Of Five Dollars are taxed thirty
three and one-third per cent, and can only De-
funded or received for taxes al 6f- cents on the
dollar. and One Hundred Dollar Notes viii after
that date. aot he receivable for public dues. and
can be funded only subject to an additional tax
and reduction Of ten per cent. per moath. nn
the first of October next Five Dollar Notes will
also ~ subject To the tax of 334 per cent. and
after The first Of January. ls65 all Tr a>ury
Notes of the present issues cease to BE- fuEdable
or receivable for public ducs.
The Certificates issued. and Bor ds for which
they may be exchanged. are receivable for taxes
due and payable during the year s6i. at the
full amount expressed on their face without iL-
erest; and are not subject 10 the tax imposed for
that year On other bonds and credits.
For convenience in funding additional n--
po-iiOres will he appointed. and the several De
positoiies Of the Treasury ere authorized To ap-
point Deputies in counties convenient ic them TO
receive deposits for funding, to whom the prnri-
pal Deposi,ories will forward Certificates fDr h.
amounts received.
The short time allowed FOR funding should 3D.
monish all holders promptly 10 present their
notes and not risk the chance of exclusion by tie
pressure which will occur at the end f the nolih
of June.
Collectors Of Customs are notified that Treas
urv Notes are no longer rt ceivasie fJr lmpIri
Duties. Both Export and Import Duties must
be paid in coin by all parties.
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11

STRAwBERRIEs.-We have always been a
connoisseur in fruits, and have visited the
markets of the principal cities to examine
them. Never in New Orleans, Charleston.
Baltimore or Cincinnati, have we ever seen
prettier, larger, or more luscious strawberries
than dish of them sent to US day or two
ago by Mrs. Britt, of this place. They excel
anything we have ever seen, and afford new
evidence of the glorious capacity of our soil
and climate to produce the Injuries Of life
There is no county like it.
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11
MARRIED.
NC6xEDi

At the PRESBYTERIAN Church IN y6's pixee,
on the 5tb inst .hy the Rev. DR.. Williamson. Mr.
T. c. PHnLrPs with Mra ELIZA DAVIS. all Of this
town.
A large circle of friends attended to witness
the happy ceremony. after which they proceeded
to the residence Of the bridegrcom's father. our
old friend (and every body's) r. L. Phillips
Esq where the feast and merry dance 70 the
music Of splendid band kept up till the
'.wee sma' hour. ayont the twal."-a little too
laie perhaps but n'impo-te. We wish on
friends the utmost happiness in their new rela-
tion. IF we can have orr way aud our toas'
comes true. ms Uncle Bob's sidehnar1 can witness
for Ms. they shall live to good old age and gr
down to the grave in love and HARMONY
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11
HEAD-QRs. BUREAU OF CoSscRIPrIoS, \
DEPARTMENT TRANS MISS
Marshall, Texas, March II, 1853.
renpral Orders NJ

Ol-Nl- W.
Il. In future conscripts will only be permit.
ted to volunteer in, and be assigned to. the IN
fhntry arm Of the service. tthe older organiza
tons Of the service having the preference IN
less in special cases. which must be referred 10
Department Head-Qaarters, with the reasons
stated in full.
Ill. By instructions from the Secretary o.
War, the claim set up by the officer of the Mir.
and Mining Bureau. that Any Government Con-
tractor making affidavit THAT any cnnscript =
wanted for hi service, D. entitled to claim f0r
him an e1emI ton ana detail On the tact being
certified by the officer. cannot he allowed All
details for new service in :he Bureau Of the
Government. must be made hy the Lieut.-Gen.
comman ding. ths Brig Gen. in charge cf this
Bureau. or the Cummandant Of Stale
lF. In view of the great increase of special
applIca ions for exemption. am the facilities
WItD which signatures are obtained. 1t nas BE-
come necessary 10 prescribe regulations for
proceeding IN such cases. to prevent the allow
ance Of exemption IN cases specially presented,
and supported by many signers, with some
how ct testimony, but without real merit.
The officers Of conscription will therefore Ne
governed by the following instructions.
lst- Every application should he sworn to By
the applicant. aud verified toy the affdavits Of
ct least two lespectable citizens. whO are pei
sonrlly acquainted with the facts testified 10
by them
"a Applications % verified should f. Gre
fully. particularly, and viEianty investlxslei
hy the local Enrolling Officers, ani "a +, uprt of
tIs tact =. with their opinion in approval sr
disap ProSai. forwarded through try proper
;fticial channel. with the q. phcatiuf. TO Ihe
comlnaniAnf-
81 The investigation hnnii nar re rnnfn-l
20 an .xa.-ination If the WI prrs alone. Hr lErr
tie truth yI the statements thereto ula r. hui
shou be Dir. eted " Tia "A vie~ OF a>eertaiuiu.-
all the facts and ciTcnIns tanceS of the cas- auI
the exact condition of the pAltie- wlIh Teiitia,i
thereto, ihAt an intelligent opinion "a it, m-f-
it- may he formed FIR fhi- pu pp-+ enluIr-,s
slcu he Instituted nf persons Hncai.n~.ird
with tie application Tn rorf sh..ula ~
somewhat la detail. setting .vi5h se-izum tie
facts developed IN tie investigation. giving
briefly the reasons for the opinions rEplr-.,-i.
and instead u being put in rnr torn Il an +t-
lurs-nieut- will br made On . separate sheet oi
pAprr
+h. IL expressing biz DRn nptnipn nf ap-
proval, fhr cuHImaudant viii state whether ~
I,c0mmeu ds permanent u ten urary .1-tal.-
ton-and, II temporary, fOT what length Il
time.
9th. No application will hr considered IN
les Investigated ln accordance Hi.h these in
sirnrrion-
BY command q Brighten. GRgLE.
10 4W W. STEDMAN. A. A. zen.
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11
Watch Lost.

T OST. between Browns'own and Pnrae'ifta.
IL Sewer Co.. on Wednesday,. Eth inst n
Ladv's GOLD fDorhla- casal WATCH. NJ. 2Te.
NJ. r. Tobias. London. Maker IN The front
case i the drawing or a castle. rn the back
one bunch If flowers
The finder will be liherallv rewarded. besides
comforting a great favor on the owner nv lrsv-
ing IL at the Office Of the Washington Telegraph.
Washington. Ark, Nav IL. 1854
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11
HEAD-QRS. TRANSMITS. DEBT. !
SHREVEPORT La March Id 1854

H.
SHREVEPORT, La, March 1G, 1864 {
Ertrdet-1
SPECIAL ORDERS No. GA.
v. Mr.. L. J ELDER i assigned to duty IS
Superintendent of Slave labor, under the i'm
mediate direction of Department Head Quart
ers for the following named Parishes and
Counties, viz:
Caddo, Bossier and DeSoto Parishes in
Louisiana: Red River, Lamar. Bowie. Davis.
Marion. Harrison. Titus and Upshur counties
in Texas; and Lafayette, Columbia. Sewer and
Hempstea ad in Arkansas
All acquisitions for slaves from these Par
ishes and Counties. will be made to Mr.. Elder.
and all officers directed to furnish him with
list Of such slaves as they may now have
from those counties and parishes, giving the
names Ct the owners, the duty uTon which they
are engaged. and whether they are employed
by contract or impressment.
BY command of
Lieut.. t.-Gen. Z. KIRBY SMrrH,
(Signed) 8 ). ANDERSON. A. "A. q.
Maj Gen. PRICE Comi'g. SC.
HD-QRs., DIsT. Ark.
Camden, March 10. 1864.
(Oficial) J. F. BELTON,
Lt.-Col. and A. 4. G.
Msj. BuRroS. Q. NJ, Washington. lO4t
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11

B1 Ia the recent battles in Arkansas. the
brigade of Gen. Jo. Shelby was attached to
Fagan's Division, and added new lustre to com
mander and men. This command distinguishes es
itself for courage and dash wherever it goes.
If we do not mistake we will soon hear of
something brilliant again from that quarter
Shelby does not like to lie iu camp.
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11

70 The New Orleans Era of the 25th
Inst. quotes gold in New York at 1924 /;
in New Orleans at 1861 to 1871 TIE
difference between the Two cities is usual
" from 2 to cents This New Orleans
papers have kept silence about their dis
asters in Louisiana. Financiers seem to
have found il out, however.
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11

CHocTAw HUMoR.-After the battle of Poison
Springs, the Choctaws buried Yankee in an
ordinary grave. For a headstone they put up
stiff dead negro buried to the waist. For a
footstone another negro reversed, out from the
waist to the heels. This is not only significant
OF the destruction brought on the poor negro
BY fanaticism, but there is practical pun in
the thing which is irresistible.
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11

g1y- The news is that Maxmilian il COMM
to Mexico. He's always coming to Mexico,
and it has come about that nobody cares
whether he ever gets there not. He is evi.
IDENTIFY weak, undecided man, with no will
nor resolution of his own. He will be at bes,
but a man of straw. There is but little hope
for US of any help in him.
Concerning this matter of recognition, it is
just DIS well for to look the truth in the face,
and govern ourselves accordingly. The first
government to recognize US will be the United
States, and no thanks to her for that. We be-
ieve in the friendly disposition of the French
Emperor, but it is evident that his relations
with England in the critical condition of Eu-
ropean affairs preclude his taking any step
without her assent and cooperation. England
does not intend TO recognize US with her present
ministry. Before a change can be effected
there, we will have won our Independence.
ou, sword wen open" IT'S hard griped shell
will never open to negotiations, nor in obedi-
ence to sympa We have the point of our
sword fairly in, and now we must vigorously
wrench it, Then we will have friends enough
and to spare. Never poor trader, thought
to be down in the world, and suddenly discov-
cred to be rich, has been 50 besot By them Q
we will be.
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11
hEy> We request our frie nds at the differer

B5 We request our frie nds at the differen.
headquarters of the army. and all who have an
opportunity of getting late papers or intelli-
genee, to take cognizance of the fact that the
Telegraph" is again at work and desirous of
dihusing all reliable information, and inspir-
ing proper sentiments amongst the people.
We are grateful for asst stance Let us keep
up one paper at least in our glorious State
made glorious by the deeds of her sons in al
most every battlefield beyond the river. as
recently in Louisiana and at home. We are
willing to make any reasonable sacrifice of time
or money to do so. Nor shall Missouri be for
gotten, when We can speak word or do deed
in defence of the honor of her SOUS, and her
rights as State. The best interest of our In
dian allies also will always demand cur atten-
ton, and with all, the chief object of our aim
will be the independence of our beloved and
bleeding Confederacy.
This shall be the field of our labor, and the
duty we assume until the laws of Congress or
the exigencies Of State defence. may call US
also to take our stand amongst the brave sol
diers IN the field. Then We will drop the pen
for the musket.
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11
HEsD-QRs.. D1srRIcr or Arkansas.

HEAD-Qss-. DISTRICT OF ARKASsAs,
Camden, 18th March. 1864
General Orders No. 3.
Lieut. Gen Th. ILL., Holmes having been r.
lieved. Al BIZ own request. the command n ne
District Of Arkansas thereby devolves upon,
ami is assumed by, the undersigned.
(S-g'd) STERLING P.IJE.
Maj Gen. Comds.
Official.
J: +. BELrOs,
It. Col. and a. A. Gen. gov
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11
ZENO.

BRAvo FOR FORREST Dresden. Tenn, via
Okalona. Miss. April 3.-GOr Clark. Macon
Miss. Left jackson on the 23d. Captured
Union City on the 2itb, with $50 prisoners.
among them The renegade Hawkins. aud most of
his regiment, about two hundred horses. and five
hundred small arms. Also took possession of
Hickman. the enemy having vacatedit Imoved
myself. with Gen Buford's division. marching
from Jackson direct to Paducah ia dfty hours.
attacked it on the 26th. drove the enemy to their
gunboats and forts held the town for ten hours.
could have held 1t longer. but finding the small
pox raging. vacated the place Captured
many stores and horses. burned sixty bales Of
cotton one steamer on the dry dock brought
out fifty prisoners. Ny loss at Union City and
Paducah. as far rs known. il twenty-five killed
and wounded. Enemy's loss in Paducah. fifty
five killed aud wounded; prisoners in all 500.
Have dispatched Gen. Gho at Tupelo to meet
prisoners at Corinth and take them 10 you Hold
possession Of all the country except posts on the
river. Think If | can remain here unmolested
for fifteen days will bc able to add two thousand
men to nv command. would urge upon you
the Importance of repairing the railroad to Cor
nth as well for the welfare of citizens as for the
good OF this Department
y. B. FORREST,
Major General.
Memphis, April s.-Forrest is still reported
near Somerville, Many apprehend an attack
by him on Memphis.
1t was reported at Dalton on the 10Th that
Grirr=on had attacked Forrest at Somervile and
been handsomely repuls d.
Memphis April li.-Forrcst attacked Fort
Pillow last Tuesday morning. driving il pickets
and killing several lie made fierce attack on
the Fort. Shnts from the gunboats drove The
rebels to thrrear of tie fort.
Later--Fort Pillow is in possession OF the Con-
federates. There are from 4 TO G0O0 in the place
Steamers were obliged 70 turn back. Rebels
are in force al Mayfeld. Ky.
The Memphis Bulletin or the 18th rays that
Fort Pillow was under the command of Colonel
Booth with 700 men. exclusively colored. 1t
reports that the enemy having gained possession
Of the Fort.co minenc,d an indiscrimina:e mas
sacre Of the whole garrison, which did not end
until scarcely one was left to tell the story OF
his comrades fate Ii estimates th. loss in the
light at nearly 300, the balance. according to re-
port. having been butchered. This 10 an enemy 4
account aud doubtless exaggerated. Another
report says that Forrest has driven in the pckets
at Memphis. We hope he will not attempt to
take she place II would be futile if successful.
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11


HD QEs- CONT CvsscEIFrs. DI.r
Washington, March 25. 1864. ,
The following General Order, are ,r,,.-
for the information and guidance o. An a"s
cerned. ssh-
p. r. DANLRY.
Com Con. District Of All
HRAD-QUARrERs BUREAU Jr Cox.cUrpr,o.
DEPARTMENT TEASs-MIss..
Marshall. Texas, March 2lst, 1864.
General Orders No. 5.
/. The following Special Order from Dep,,,
ment Head Quarters. j. published for ~ l,
formation Of AL concerned, viz:
Extraet.l
Hp-Qss TRAss MISS. DEPARTMENT
Shreveport, March 10. 1864.
Sne,ial Orders No. 81.
IL Examining Boards Or Corsc-inr. 80
thin their respective Districts. re-erania
| ali r,en who have received exemptions IVY,
count 1t physical disability. SncI as ar. 60 =
sble TO perform duty In any Of the StsT ~
partmeuts, viii be reported TO the E,,ro,l;.--
Officers for enrolment, other c,nsrr;,,.S
ana sent to the Camps Of instruction Tle 4.
aiming Boards will also. in MAKING r,.-A
examinations, bc governed By the same rul,
| by command Of
Lieut-Gen. Z. KIRBY SmirH.
5. s. ANDERSON.
Asst Adjt Gen.
ii. Commandant. Of Districts will reoui-.
the several Examining Boards 10 proceed Eit5'
not delay = the execution OF tile above reei,..
| order.
| III. The Commaniants of the several Csn,,
| Of Instruction will furnish to these Head0,,,.
tiers n list Of all the persons recommended ~
the Examining Boards for duty in the STAFF nc.
partmeDts, accompanied with a sfatment of ~.
character Of the duty which they are capabIs
OF performing.
BY command Of Brig. Gen. GREER.
l0-4w ". SrEDMAN. A. A. Gen.
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11
HEAD-QEs. DIsr. or AEEASsAs,
Camden, March 10th, ls64

HEAD-Qns. DIsr. or AEEASsas,(
Camden, March 10th, ls64
General Orders No. %
The undersigned relinlRishe- command rf
the District OF Arkansas
In taking leave of the troops and people
with whom have been 90 lang associated, l
cannot refrain. in the name OF our couB;fy.
from asking at their hands iull and thorough
cooperation IN the views ana plans nj my sue
cess1r; nothing short of this will enable hIm
70 bring to his dnty the full measure Of BIZ
strength. No man knows better than myself
how perfectly the most honest and jealous en-
deavors may re paralyzed by want Of conf
dence. and hence in leaving Arkansas call
upon You. in her name. to sustain him
(Signed) TIL. III. HOLMES, Lt-Gen-
Official }. r. BELros.
Lt.-Ccl and A. a. Gen 9-Sv
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11
II r r M q

The Telegraph is published every Wednes-
day
Subscription for six months invariably in
advance, SO. No subscription taken for a
longer or a shorter period than six months.
No name placed upon our mail book unless
pre- paid. and all names will be erased as soon
as the time expires.
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11
Extract ]

Extract
HID oRs. BUREAU or CoSscRIPTIoS,)
DEPARINEST. TEANs-MIss.
Marshall, Texas, March -, 1864
General Order No. ~
|. Persons detailed as Orers-ers and Nan
ayers Of Slaves nuder Par. iii. General Order
gro 8. last series, from this Bureau. on the
pround of justice, equity and necessity, are
No.hibted from raising cotton. except to an
extent sufficient for the ordinary domestic rnr-
pore Of the family. Such persons being de-
tailesd for the purpose Of producing supplies for
the beneficial use " the country and army
will not be ermittej, either b. raising cotton
or other means, to defeat such purpose All
evasions will he promptly punished by reroea-
tions of tbe details. and placing the dellnqnenti
Immediately in rhs army
Bv command uf Brig.-Gen GEEER,
w. STEDMAN,
,oA ASS. Adjs Gen.
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11
HrAp QUARTERS ARK. SrarH TRnnP..
Washington. Ark. Nav 9th. 1864.

SPECIAL ORDER No. 81.
All officers and soldiers # the 1st Ba ttalion
Arkansas Mounted Volunteers. who are ahsen'
from their command. will report to Col. Trader
Mt Washington without delny.
Those absent without leave who report ~
the goth Of May. will be returned to duty with
cut punishment.
Bv order OF W. Fl. TRADER. Col. Com. g. 7.
11-2 ED. ALEXANDER. Adit
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11

b6r A month more ago we announced
that E. Kirby Smith had been made a full
General by the Confederacy. Recent events
have shownthat nature made him one of the
fullest kind.
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11

Bd- We are pleased to welcome here on a
visit Majors Wyatt C. Thomas and B F. Fall.
also Capt. J. T. Armstrong, all of Gen. Fagan's
staff
Washington telegraph., 1864-05-11

saS- The Texas papers state tina: Ge, .
McGruder has left Texas for this State,
to take command temporarily.