Joseph... As I look into this with Alan, could you provide more detail on your situation. For example, do you have a specific date in April 1864. I am finding multiple instances during April 1864 where skirmishes occurred around or near Fort Smith including the April 5, 1864 attack on Roseville, accompanied by the massacre of soldiers accompanying Assistant Surgeon Stephen Fairchild, same date, and the wagon train attack on April 15, 1864.

The April 5, 1864 action was conducted by Confederate troops, while the April 15th action was conducted by guerrillas. So if you have specific sources that would help, I will see what I can find as I look into other activities in this area.

Thanks,
Howard Mann