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Brooks-Baxter War Telegrams, 1874
Brooks-Baxter War Telegrams, 1874
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This collection contains telegrams sent during the Brooks-Baxter War to and from Elisha Baxter supporters.
1874 May 6: Major General R.C. Newton, Little Rock, To Brigadier General H. King White, Pine Bluff
1874 May 6: Major General R.C. Newton, Little Rock, To Brigadier General H. King White, Pine Bluff
Brooks-Baxter War telegrams, 1874
Western Union telegram sent from Major General R.C. Newton, Little Rock, to Brigadier General H. King White, Pine Bluff on May 6, 1874 during the Brooks-Baxter War in Arkansas. Newton reports on the situation in Little Rock, including the disposition of federal troops and the fact that Judges Searle and Bennett had escaped. He also orders White to join him in Little Rock by, Saturday May 10th.
1874 May 4: Major General R.C. Newton, Little Rock, To Brigadier General H. King White, Pine Bluff
1874 May 4: Major General R.C. Newton, Little Rock, To Brigadier General H. King White, Pine Bluff
Brooks-Baxter War telegrams, 1874
Western Union telegram sent from Major General R.C. Newton, Little Rock, to Brigadier General H. King White, Pine Bluff on May 4, 1874 during the Brooks-Baxter War in Arkansas. Newton updates White on the situation in Little Rock and notes the kidnapping of Judges Searle and Bennett on a train from Memphis.