One hundred fifty years ago, on May 3, 1864, it looks like cotton - TopicsExpress



          

One hundred fifty years ago, on May 3, 1864, it looks like cotton will NOT be used in fortifications: HDQRS. DETACHMENT SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Little Rock, Ark., May 3, 1864. Capt. BYRON O. CARR, Chief Quartermaster, Department of Arkansas: CAPTAIN: I have the honor to notify you that it will be unnecessary to use, for purpose of fortification, any of the cotton now at the steam-boat landing; also that at the landing near Dr. Ayers sawmill. There is also some surplus at the penitentiary, and still a few scattering bales at the works. Captain Hadley, commanding Fort Steele, has charge of that at the penitentiary and at the works. He has instructions to turn it over to you when sent for. Please release all the cotton at the various points named above. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. R. WEST, Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Posted on: Sat, 03 May 2014 15:00:01 +0000

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