his declaration that he had done all in his power for them; bad remarks about Confederate President Davis.
7 From Alfred Wade (Wade County, C.N.). To Peter P. Pitchlynn. Dated Dec. 2, 1863. Re: many people destitute; the disbanding of Col. Jackson McCurtain's militia until invading armies appear on the frontier; enemy troop camp locations in Arkansas; Northerners doing less damage to the Indians than Southerners.
8 From Albert Pike, C.S.A. (Peach Orchard Springs). To Peter P. Pitchlynn. Dated Dec. 9, 1863. Re: advice about jayhawkers. Note: see back side of document.