Head Qrs 1st Corps TM Army Camp near Van Buren [Arkansas]
Dec 24, 1862
Col:
General [Thomas C.] Hindman has directed Capt [John G.] Reid to report to you at Fort Smith [Arkansas], tomorrow morning with his battery. You will then immediately take charge of the guns and equipments, horses, &c. turn over to Frosts and Fagan�s Division whatever part thereof they may need on requisitions, approved by the proper divisions commanding, - turn over the remainder, if any, to the chief of ordnance or Post Quarter Master according to the nature of the article: relieve officers of duty and conduct the men to the camp of Gen Roane to be incorporated with his Texas Infantry, either as a company or returned to their original companies as he may deem best Frost�s and Fagans Divisions having received marching orders, it is necessary that all this be done tomorrow.
Respectfully R.C. Newton Chf of Staff
{ Col Province [David Provence] Chf of Artillery

Copybook of Orders and Letters from Thomas Hindman's Command, 11 June - 30 Dec. 1862. Peter Wellington Alexander Papers, Box 9, Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Columbia University in the City of New York. http://cdm.sos.mo.gov/cdm/compoundobject/collection/mack/id/8962/rec/9