Fort Smith Ark
Dec 1st 1862
Maj. Genl [Thomas C.] Hindman. Commdg. 1st. T. M. [Trans-Mississippi] Department
Sir.
the Batteries have been supplied with Every article required, and with horses also, and are ready to move - excepting Capt [James C.] Shoups Battery - it was seriously injured, it will be able to move in in three hours.

Respectfully &c D [David] Provence
Col Chf. Art &c.