Doc. 60.-capture of Fayetteville, Ark.
Gen. Halleck's despatch.
Gen. Curtis has taken possession of Fayetteville, Arkansas, capturing a number of prisoners, stores, baggage, etc.
The enemy burnt part of the town before leaving.
They have crossed Boston Mountains in great confusion.
We are now in possession of all their strongholds.
Forty-two officers and men of the Fifth Missouri cavalry were poisoned at Mud Town by eating poisoned food which the rebels left behind them.
The gallant Capt. Dolfert died, and Lieut.-Col. Van Deutzh and Capt. Schman have suffered much, but are now recovering.
The indignation of our soldiers is very great, but they have been restrained from retaliation upon the prisoners of war.
H. W. Halleck, Major-General Commanding.
