6/16 Chickahominy-W N Bronaugh, Major, asks that the Batt be reunited, disbanded, or consolidated into one company & the officers be allowed to resign [see 2nd Ark Bn]

The remnant of the 2nd Ark Bn was formally disbanded under Special Orders, No. 152, dated July 15, 1862. The 139 survivors were transferred to the 3rd Ark Infy Regt, but most of them were soon discharged for various wounds & illnesses. Many of those who were well enough to remain in service with the 3rd Ark would later fall at Gettysburg, Chickamauga & the Wilderness.

Nov 63-Sec of War asking Bragg if he has an Ark Bgde for Col Manning of 3rd Ark, if he is promoted and transferred

Richmond November 20th, 1863
Gen B Bragg
I am directed by the President to inquire whether a brigade of Arkansas troops can be given to Col Van H Manning 3rd Ark Regiments, if promoted and assigned to duty with your army.
S Cooper
A & I Gen

Richmond Dec 20/63
Gen J E Johnston Brandon, Miss
Have you an Ark Brigade in your command wanting a Brigadier
S Cooper
A & I Gen

Richmond Dec 20/63
Lt Gen Hardee
Dalton, Ga
Have you an Ark Brigade in your command wanting a Brigadier
S Cooper
A & I Gen