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May 11, 1862
Memphis Daily Appeal
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Federal forces under Curtis advance along White River in Arkansas, seizing cotton near Augusta and threatening Des Arc. Citizens burn 1,700 bales to deny it to the enemy. Reported strength: 8-10,000 men. Date: May 10.
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FROM ARKANSAS!
THE FEDERALS ON WHITE RIVER!
Destruction of Cotton at Des Arc!
[Special to the Memphis Appeal.]
DES ARC, May 10. - The enemy are reported to have been at Augusta, Jackson county. They took possession of all the cotton in the neighborhood. They are reported to be in considerable force at Jacksonport and Batesville. Their destination is not known. Some of the Federals in disguise entered this place to-day, and after reconnoitering, returned. They were pursued by the citizens.
Seventeen hundred bales of cotton were offered upon the shrine of liberty, to-day, by the citizens of this place.
The enemy are supposed to be under the command of Curtis. His forces are reported to be between eight and ten thousand.
SANGAMON.
THE FEDERALS ON WHITE RIVER!
Destruction of Cotton at Des Arc!
[Special to the Memphis Appeal.]
DES ARC, May 10. - The enemy are reported to have been at Augusta, Jackson county. They took possession of all the cotton in the neighborhood. They are reported to be in considerable force at Jacksonport and Batesville. Their destination is not known. Some of the Federals in disguise entered this place to-day, and after reconnoitering, returned. They were pursued by the citizens.
Seventeen hundred bales of cotton were offered upon the shrine of liberty, to-day, by the citizens of this place.
The enemy are supposed to be under the command of Curtis. His forces are reported to be between eight and ten thousand.
SANGAMON.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Federal Advance
Cotton Destruction
Arkansas Incursion
Civil War Report
Des Arc
What entities or persons were involved?
Curtis
Sangamon
Where did it happen?
Des Arc, Arkansas; White River; Augusta; Jacksonport; Batesville
Story Details
Key Persons
Curtis
Sangamon
Location
Des Arc, Arkansas; White River; Augusta; Jacksonport; Batesville
Event Date
May 10
Story Details
Federal forces under Curtis advance along White River, seize cotton near Augusta, scout Des Arc in disguise, pursued by citizens. Locals burn 1,700 bales of cotton to prevent capture by the enemy, estimated at 8-10,000 strong.