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Re: Battle Of Cedar Glades, Montgomery Co. AR

There wasn't a "battle" at Cedar Glades, but there was a terrible incident that took place there on March 1, 1864. Dyer classified this incident as a skirmish, though it appears to have been more of a raid against the families of members of the Union 4th Arkansas Cavalry, which recruited pretty heavily in the area --

LITTLE ROCK, ARK., March 16, 1864.
Col. C. C. Andrews, Commanding Post.

SIR: The undersigned, citizens of Montgomery County, Ark., and members of Company L, Fourth Arkansas Cavalry, would respectfully urge the necessity of sending cavalry into our county for the relief of our families and friends. Deeds of cruelty and barbarity that would shame Indians are of daily occurrence. On the 1st instant the wife of Mr. James Dosier was shot through the shoulders, and her child (one year old) shot through the arms.

On the same day Dr. Brown, of Cedar Glades, was shot down, mortally wounded, and his brains then blown out. William Gray (citizen) was shot in a brutal and cowardly manner on same day. The plundering of houses, breaking and burning of cotton cards, wheels, &c., belonging to Union citizens is of common occurrence. The petitioners respectfully ask that a force of cavalry (say 100) be sent into the above county, forage, mills, &c., being abundant. It is suggested that as our company is not armed, guides be selected from it for the troops sent, should any be ordered.

Respectfully, yours, &c.,
OLIVER ADAIR, AND 85 OTHERS,
Citizens of Montgomery County.

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