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Southern Historical Society Papers.
Arkansas, I have inflicted upon it a heavy blow, and compelled him to fall back into Missouri. This he did on the 16th instant.
For further details concerning the action, and for more particular notices of the troops engaged, I respectfully refer you to the reports of the subordinate officers, which accompany this report.
Very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
Earl Van Dorn, Major-General
