Civil War papers of the governor of Arkansas, 1860-1865 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Letters, telegrams, memoranda, and general orders of Governors Henry M. Rector and Harris Flanagin, collected by Bishop during his service in Arkansas. Correspondents include members of Congress and Confederate officials and officers. Topics include the evacuation of the Little Rock arsenal in Feb. 1861, creation and command of the Trans-Mississippi Distrct, the placement of mortars and rifle guns recovered from Fort Sumter, and the disruption of elections to be held under federal protection in Mar. 1864. In a lengthy letter dated 15 July 1863, Jefferson Davis assures Gov. Flanagin of his committment to Arkansas