Hd Qrs 2nd Division Camp “Mazzard Prairie” [Arkansas] Nov 21st [1682] Col R. [Robert] C. Newton Chief of Staff. Col, On the 19th Inst – Maj [Thomas] Lanigan sent my Chf Commissary an order on Cap’t [A.H.] Cline Depot Commissary at Ft Smith [Arkansas], for 10,000 lbs Meal, Maj [H.C.] Pulliam yesterday morning dispatched a train for the meal, - Cap’t Cline refused to fill requisition at that place. – but ordered the wagons to Van Buren [Arkansas], without notifying maj P – of the fact – To-night the train has returned. & the wagon worker reports that he was not allowed to cross at Van Buren, preference being given to Cavalry or other trains. – In consequence of which I have only one fourth rations for the ensuing twenty four hours. – Yesterday trouble arose from the same cause & my Command were not supplied until late in the day. – I write this to procure if possible an order to cross the Ferry. otherwise I shall be entirely without supplies. Very Respy &c F. [Francis] A. Shoup Brig Gen Comdg
Community and Conflict - the Impact of the Civil War in the Ozarks
