Arkansas True Democrat, Little Rock CS
Headquarters 16th Texas Volunteers,}

Camp Nelson, Arkansas.}
Persons over thirty-five years of age who enlisted, for twelve months and have been discharged before the expiration of the term for which they enlisted, have been discharged illegally. All such persons belonging to this regiment are hereby ordered to return to the same immediately. Those who fail to return after receiving this notice, will be treated as deserters.
E. P. Gregg,
Lt. Col. Com'dg 16th Texas Vol.