Many Arkansans also joined the Union Army to support the principles that they believed in. These men needed no "inducement" to support the flag of their fathers and grandfathers. Just one example...

Lt. William F. Orr, 2nd Ark Cavalry to General Schofield, August 7, 1863

"....I am in command of a company of men that have left their homes and families on account of their principles and they are fighting men and will fight for their country. They are men who will die by the Stars and Stripes...."