See the pension application of my gg grandfather from southwest Ar. His service was late in the war, I don't think he was ever east of the Misissippi river.
Arkansas Confederate Pensions

Surname:Nichols

Given Name:P. P.

Application Number:8294

Widow Surname:

Widow Given Name:

Company:C

Regiment:11 ( Logan's )

State Served From:Arkansas

Division:Cavalry

Pension County:Nevada

Death Date:

Application Year:1907

Widow Death Date:

Comments:approved