Cyrus Bussey was an American soldier and politician, serving as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Helena, Ark. Helena, Ark., January 18, 1863. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. OURTIS, Commanding Department of the Missouri : GENERAL: General Gorman reached and captured Saint Charles on the 14th; the…
Tittle Rock, Ark. Tittle Rock, Ark., September 2, 1864. Col. J. F. RITTER, Commanding Third Brigade, &ec.: Sir: You will order all the available cavalry of your command to the…
Little Rock, Ark. Little Rock, Ark., September 2, 1864. LIEUTENANT: You will proceed at once to move your battery to the redoubt known as Fort Rice and take position therein.…
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Little Rock, September 3, 1864. Maj. JAMES F. DWIGHT, Chief of Staff: Sir: Your instructions in reference to the pickets have been complied with.…
Inttle Rock, Ark. Inttle Rock, Ark., September 4, 1864. Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General: Sir: Captain Kehoe returned to camp last night, having gone within three miles of Benton,…
Little Rock, Ark. Little Rock, Ark., September 4, 1864. Col. J. F. RITTER, rf First Missouri Cav., Comdg. Third Brig., First Div.: CoLONEL: You will send at once all the…