Headquarters Arkansas Department,Little Rock,June 8,1863.
"It is impossible to imagine better conduct on the part of officers and men,and it is a matter of rejoicing to me that my hasty order was rendered nugatory before the brave Churchill was reduced to the ultimaratio(?) cutting his way thru such immense odds.It never occured to me when the order was issued that such an overpowering command would be devoted to an end so trivial.Respectfully forwarded to the adjutant and inspector-general."
Th.H.Holmes
Lieutenant-General
Amazing...
MWT