5:00 P.M.

     The black troops received orders to march for Fort Blunt.  Led by their color bearer, they crossed the bridge and headed north.

     In a show of respect, the men marched in silence past confederate gravesites north of Elk Creek.

Texans' offensive

March across the prairie

Movement to the front

Opening movements

Order of Battle

Road to Honey Springs

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The following day

After the battle

Capture of wagon depot

Capture of the bridge

Battle's turning point

The counterattack

Mission Accomplished

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