Night of May 3rd

Colonel Paul Herling's Federal cavalry brigade (22nd Illinois, 16th Missouri, 20th Ohio and 21st Ohio) made a spirited fighting withdrawal through Arkadelphia and made brief stands at the bridges over the Washita River and the Donaldson Farm. By late afternoon, they were in full retreat in the direction of Midway, pursued by Brig. Gen. Charles F. Randall's cavalry brigade.

Aside from the engagement at Arkadelphia, there was no other contact on May 3rd.

May 4th will start on Wednesday.