Mulberry Creek mentioned as a location for accumulation of supplies

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October 31, 1862 – Mulberry Creek mentioned as a location for accumulation of supplies

HEADQUARTERS TROOPS IN THE FIELD,
Camp at Ramsey's Springs, October 31, 1862--10 p.m.

Col. D. H. COOPER,
Commanding Indian Brigade, Fort Gibson, C. N.:

COLONEL: The command has moved south of the mountains, and will take position, until supplies can be accumulated at Mulberry Creek, on the Wire road, leading from Clarksville to Fort Smith, unless the enemy shall attempt a movement toward the Arkansas River, in which event General Hindman will move up with his whole force and attack him. He has information that Brigadier-General Pike, without authority from any source, has assumed command in the Indian country. He directs that you respect no orders General Pike may issue or give, and that if he attempts to interfere with you or your command you resist any interference, using the force necessary for the purpose; and that if he should come among your troops you take him in personal custody and send him under a strong guard to these headquarters.

Respectfully,

R. C. NEWTON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

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