I know that Rector actually commanded the 4th Regiment, Arkansas State Trooops, during the Battle of Wilson's Creek. I have never really understood this roster that is on the Gerdes site:

4TH ARKANSAS INFANTRY REGIMENT, STATE TROOPS

NARA Roll #76

After the battle at Wilson's Creek, MO 10 Aug 186 a petition was circulated among the officers to allow the commander to remain in command of the the regiment. With a few exceptions, this list was extracted from those who signed the petition:

We the men petioning to allow Walker or Rector to remain in command? Was there some move to relive Walker?