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As Neely pointed out representatives of the confederate government like Thomas Hindman ruled by fiat and ignored local courts at will.

Thomas Hindman was removed by Jefferson Davis for his restrictions on civil liberties.

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Thomas Hindman was removed by Jefferson Davis for his restrictions on civil liberties.

Hindman declared martial law in the spring of 1862 and remained in Arkansas until the sprint of 1863. Davis couldn't have been too upset.