Head Quarters 1st Division
Army of the West
Camp Ben McCulloch,
March 24, 1862

General Orders
No. 3

1. Because of shameful conduct in the presence of the enemy Harts Battalion Light Artillery is hereby disbanded.

The guns, horses, Carriages, and equipage will be at once turned over to the Chief Ordance officer of Frosts Brigade.

II. Lt. S. H. Calhoun, having been on detached service and not present with his battery at the time referred to in this order, is exempted from the censure herein contained, and having resigned his commission has leave of absence until the pleasure of the President can be known in his case.

Commanders of Brigades will comply with the above order from Gen Hd. Qrs.

By order of Maj Gen Price
Thos. L. Snead AAG

Missouri State Guard., Price, S., & McGhee, J. E. (2001). Letter and order book: Missouri State Guard, 1861-1862. Independence, Mo: Two Trails Pub. page 171