Title
1874 May 13: Major General R.C. Newton, Little Rock, to Colonel Thomas C. Flournoy, Pine Bluff
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Date Original
1874 May 13
Description
Western Union telegram and press release sent from Major General R.C. Newton, Little Rock, to Colonel T.C. Flournoy, Pine Bluff on May 13, 1874 during the Brooks-Baxter War in Arkansas. Newton informs Flournoy of the skirmish on the 12th and the arrival of the new artillery. He also notes that the legislature will soon pass resolutions asking President Grant for possession of the State House.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Brooks-Baxter War of April and May 1874 was an armed conflict following the gubernatorial race between Joseph Brooks and Elisha Baxter. Settlement of the election dispute in favor of Elisha Baxter ultimately ended Reconstruction and the reign of Republicans in the state of Arkansas.
Physical Description
Document, 2 pages, 5.5" x 8"; 3" x 7"
Keywords
Brooks-Baxter War, Ark., 1874; Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)--Arkansas
Geographical Area
Little Rock, Pulaski County (Ark.); Pine Bluff, Jefferson County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.0002.0011, Item 56
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Brooks-Baxter War telegrams, SMC.0002.0011
Recommended Citation
Brooks-Baxter War telegrams, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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