REPUBLIC OF ARKANSAS
ADRESSING THE REBELLION IN NORTHERN MISSISSIPI
Mr Henry Rector sat in the presidential room, in the town hall of Little Rock, surrounded by military advisors of the Arkansaw Army, the General, Thomas J. Churchill, Colonel John H. Kelly, Brigadier Nicholas B. Pierce and Military Advisor, ex-Brigadier General James McIntosh. “Gentlemen… Word has reached me that our brothers in Louisiana have arranged a deal with the Mississippi and the northern part of the latter didn’t accept such that well… As per usual, it is the north that disgraces everything. So. Proposed moves?”
Mr Thomas J. stood, presenting forwards a map of the Mississippi…
“Our troops will have hell if we are caught in between the Pine and North Central hills. The Yazoo Basin is close to our border, and I suggest an approach from there. I don’t know about the other’s opinions…”
The military advisor nodded, Mr McIntosh curled the map back up and settled it aside. The men then all looked to President Rector, whom gave the nod…
DECLARATION OF WAR
THE REPUBLIC OF ARKANSAS FORMALLY DECLARES IT’S FULL SUPPORT TO THE REPUBLIC OF LOUISIANA AND FORMALLY DECLARES WAR ON THE NORTHERN REBELS OF THE MISSISSIPPI. THE REPUBLIC OF ARKANSAS PUBLICLY DISGRACES THE ACTS COMMITED BY THE REBELS, TO REBEL AGAINST SOMETHING APPROVED BY THEIR GOVERNMENT, AND REFUSES TO BELIEVE THEY ARE TRUE PATRIOTS.
EXPEDITION WESTWARDS
The Republic of Arkansas formally invites any and all volunteers, aligned or not with the Army of the Republic of Arkansas, the NAA, to join the 12th Militia Regiment (100 men) to expedition westwards into the un-explored Indian lands, to claim what is rightfully of the Republic. Any men who volunteer must bring their contribution, either in ammunition, provisions, arms or horses. Let it be known that the men that do volunteer, as per expected, are under the danger of hostility of the savages.
NOTE: Any man owner of slaves may bring their slaves to aid, though they shall be kept in chains and used only in labour (building camps, chopping firewood, etc) and shall be always be kept under WATCH.
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
By the orders of the Secretary of State, with the guidance of God and the permission of the President, the city of Little Rock will be graced with the beginning of the construction of the University of Arkansas. The government will assign 150 slaves and 15 slave-masters to the construction, and is hiring any teachers that wish to help further the University’s prestige.
ACTIONS
Declaration of war on the Northern Rebels of the Mississippi, but not yet raising an army to combat. With that, the Republic of Arkansas readies a caravan stocked with ammunition and rice (two main exports) to send to the men of Louisiana. (MOD)
Recruitment of volunteers for the exploration into the west indian lands, sponsored by the 12th Militia Regiment (100 men), and led by Captain William H. Robards. (MOD)
Beginning of the construction of the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, employment of 15 slave masters and 150 slaves designed to the construction, in hopes of a large, brilliant university. (MOD)
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