Letter
John W. Davidson to Smart, April 16, 1863
Saint Louis DIsTRIoT
Saint Louis DIsTRIoT, April 16, 1863.
Colonel SMART, Commanding, Patterson, Mo.: Keep your patrols well to the front, as ordered, examining well the line of the Black River from Greenwood Valley to Reeves’ Station. If the enemy comes up in force, move back to Pilot Knob. Report all occurrences at once by telegraph. Matthews has been ordered to join you from Jackson. Organize good spies, and send them out in your front.
J. W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
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HpqQgs. First DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Pt. 1. Location: Saint Louis DIsTRIoT. Summary: Brigadier-General J. W. Davidson instructs Colonel Smart to maintain vigilant patrols along the Black River, prepare for enemy forces, and report all developments promptly by telegraph.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 22, Part 1
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