Why did Pike resign from his position as brigadier general of the Provisional Army of the Department of Indian Territory in 1862

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gayaneshka [121]

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Why did Pike resign from his position as brigadier general of the Provisional Army of the Department of Indian Territory in 1862

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nadya68 [22] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-27T09:33:14+03:00

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In January 1862 Indian Territory had been placed within the Trans-Mississippi District. When District Commander Gen. Thomas C. Hindman ordered Pike to send troops to Arkansas in May 1862, Pike resigned in protest. He argued that his command should be separate from Hindman's and that his troops should not serve outside Indian Territory. Pike exacerbated the situation by publishing his views about Hindman's military shortcomings and by proclaiming his grievances against Hindman's predecessor, Gen. Earl Van Dorn, for taking provisions, equipment, and monies from Pike's command for use elsewhere.

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madreJ [45] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-27T07:33:06+03:00

madreJ [45]3 years ago

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Answer: When District Commander Gen. Thomas C. Hindman ordered Pike to send troops to Arkansas in May 1862, Pike resigned in protest. He argued that his command should be separate from Hindman's and that his troops should not serve outside Indian Territory.