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Re: Matlock's Arkansas Infantry

From: Alexander Papers

Little Rock June 6th Jos [Joseph] T. Haralson, Des Arc, What part of [Joseph] Hooker’s command is with you? Where is it? Has [Andrew Bell] Burleson started? - Hindman Maj. Gen Comdg

June 6th: telegram from Des Arc, Why have you ordered Hooker’s command from us? They are well organized with the country. Every one opposes it. [Sack??] Hooker in good time and let them stay. Jos. T. Haralson? [probably from Rust]

HQs Searcy June 10th Rust to Col Burleson-Pursuant to instructions from HQs you will take command of the following troops, to wit: Capt. Hicks Co, Capt Mosely’s Co, and Capt Hookers Co and proceed to the east or north Side of the White River, and when there will assume command of all the troops raised or being raised on that side of the river and north of the Memphis and Little Rock RR. You will explore the country from Camp Cache northward and towards Helena satisfying yourself that you are leaving none of the enemy in your rear or on your right flank. Never run the risk of sacrificing your command, but never omit an opportunity to cut off and destroy a detachment of the enemy not far exceeding your own numbers, unless we engage superior numbers, we will never fight the enemy. Col Burleson will proceed with extreme caution up White River, in the direction of the rear of Batesville communicating as far as practicable with me, and using when he can, citizens of the country for the purpose and always looking to the event of an advance on this side of the river, and co-operation with the force on this side. If a contingency arises which has not been anticipated Col Burleson must consult his own judgment and discretion in which implicit confidence is reposed

10th. June: Resignation of Capt. R. Hooker of the Jackson County Cavalry. Sent from Searcy-I hereby tended to you my resignation as Capt. Of the Jacksonport County Cavalry mustered into service on 26th. Day of Feb at Jacksonport by Major Phi____
The above is accepted to take effect from the date June 10th. A Rust

6/20 Hindman to Gen Rust -Maj Chrisman concerning Hooker’s Co

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