HQ TM Dept
Shreveport Dec. 29, 1864
Gen Orders #100
I. At a court of inquiry convened at Camden by virtue of S O #142, Par IV, June 7, 1864, Dpt HQs, to examine into, report on, and express their opinion as to the merits of a charge against Brig Gen Dandridge McRae of misbehavior before the enemy at the attack upon Helena, July 4, 1863, the following conclusion was arrived at by the court.
The testimony before the court, with the statement of Gen McRae, and the court being cleared for deliberation, and having duly considered the testimony of all the witnesses, together with the papers and maps accompanying the record, are of opinion that Gen McRae's conduct at Helena on July 4, 1863, and on the occasion of the attack on the enemy at that place, was obnoxious to no charge of misbehavior before the enemy.
II. The court of inquiry, in the case of Brig Gen D. McRae is dissolved.
By command of E. Kirby Smith, etc.