http://cdl.library.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/moa/sgml/moa-idx?notisid=ANU4519-0019&type=boolean&slice=1&&mvmono=waro&&q1=Albert%20Pike&op2=And&q2=Hindman&op3=And&rgn=page&layer=third&coll=monograph.raw

Title: The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. / Series 1 - Volume 13

(page 935 and 936)

I'm too tired to type it all but this explains why Pike did not send any white troops to Van Dorn. It also shows the state of affairs of Pikes department. More over I don't think Hindman offered any of his money to keep things going and Pike says he lent $20,000 to help make payroll.

I think page 856 shows Pike's resignation and a statement doubting Hindmans power to order him around,,,,