Thanks, Doyle. I knew nothing about the connection of Murray and Patton with the military academy at Pine Bluff. That's very interesting. Their military academy background, coupled with Cleburne's prior service in the British army, probably accounts for the reputation of the 15th Arkansas as a well-drilled, well-disciplined regiment. I assume that some former PBMA cadets also served in the 15th Arkansas?

I've been studying the Civil War for most of my adult life, but I seem to learn something new from this board every day.