HDQRS. DETACHMENT SEVENTH ARMY CORPS,
Little Rock., Ark., April 30, 1864.

Lieutenant Colonel J. L. CHANDLER,

Provost-Marshal-General, Department of Arkansas:

COLONEL: The approach of the enemy and order to form line of battle will be signalized by the firing of three guns from Fort Steele. Upon this signal I would thank you to adopt rigid measures for the security of the prisoners in the penitentiary. If you have cells, put them all or as many as you can in the cells. Instruct the commanding officer there to redouble his vigilance and that of his guard.

I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. R. WEST,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

HDQRS. DETACHMENT SEVENTH ARMY CORPS,
Little Rock., Ark., April 30, 1864.

Lieutenant Colonel S. F. COOPER,

Fortieth Iowa:

COLONEL: The approach of the enemy and order to form line of battle will be signalized by the firing of three guns from Fort Steele. Upon hearing this signal, you will form your command on the road west of the cemetery, near Fort Steele.

I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. R. WEST,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

HDQRS. DETACHMENT SEVENTH ARMY CORPS,
Little Rock, Ark., April 30, 1864.

Lieutenant-Colonel BLACK,

Commanding Cavalry Detachment:

COLONEL: You will please send out, starting it at daylight, a scout under the command of Captain Vance, of 50 men, to relieve Captain Bunner. Tell Captain Vance to call here this evening for instructions. The men will take one day's rations.

I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. R. WEST,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

LITTLE ROCK, April 30, 1864.

COMMANDING OFFICER,

Pine Bluff, Ark.:

Have you any news? Has General Andrews moved, and when? Is Colonel Graves, Twelfth Michigan, ready to embark? Where is Colonel Clayton? Recall him and his command if it has not already been done, or unless General Andrews has given different orders.

J. R. WEST,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.