Title	John S. Marmaduke letter to Robert C. Newton - Oct. 23, 1862
Creator	Marmaduke, John S.
Source	Marmaduke, John S. Letter to Robert C. Newton. 23 Oct. 1862. Peter Wellington Alexander Papers, Box 2, Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Description	On October 23, 1862, General John S. Marmaduke wrote to Colonel Robert C. Newton. Marmaduke updated Newton on his scouts reports of the enemy troop movements near Huntsville and Fayetteville, Arkansas. Marmaduke noted he had no word from William B. Bradfute, but he had assigned Jordan E. Cravens and Joseph O. Shelby's commands. He also established a line of couriers to Marmaduke's camp.
Theme	United States -- History -- Civil War -- Military life United States -- History -- Civil War -- Campaigns and battles
Subject	Shelby, Joseph O.; Marmaduke, John S.; Newton, Robert C.; Bradfute, William B.; Cravens, Jordan E.; Cavalry; Infantry; Artillery; Wagons; Scouts (Reconnaissance); Military camps; Military maneuvers; Communication
Relation	Peter Wellington Alexander Papers
Site Accession Number	MS#0016
Contributing Institution	Columbia University
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Coverage	Randolph County, Arkansas; Washington County, Arkansas
Volume	1 letter, 1 page
Date.Original	1862-10-23
Date.Digital	2011-05-03
Format.Original	Correspondence
Transcription	Hd qrs &c Oct 23d - 1862 Col Lieut Green [Joseph O.] Shelbys brigade just in reports he saw the force of the enemy marching on Huntsville [Arkansas] – composed of Cavl Arty & Infy – at least 7,000 – The troops a full 3 ½ hours passing a given point. The arty at different places in the Column – A large wagon train was passing when he left (dark) – Camp of advance was about 2 miles from Huntsville – not 4 or 5 miles from H – His report is reliable – a cout of last night, in to day, report a federal camp 1 ½ miles north of H - Scouts pan the west, having crossed the F & H road 10 miles west of H report no federals moving in that direction that they can learn - A man, sent back from Scout towards Fayetteville [Arkansas], reports, “nothing of importance”, - Have head not a word from [William B.] Bradfutes command except what you sent – Have assigned Colr [Jordan E.] Cravens to that command - Col Shelby has forces out north west & North East – He will receive additional information by midnight - which I will report Have established a line of Couriers to your Camp. Very Resly J. [John] S. Marmaduke Bg Gnl Comdg To Col R. [Robert] C. Newton A A Gnl }
Publisher.Digital	Springfield-Greene County Library District
Language	English
CONTENTdm file name	9636.jp2