A.G. Cochran is my Great Great Grandfather . A photo-copy of this article is in my family documents.

The article is quite long and is filled with information about the area.

Names mentioned include: Capt. J.M. Gilchrist, Capt. Morg. Bateman, Messrs. Gilchrist & Co. [a business], W. H. Fletcher, E.B. [H.?] Tunstall, C. Duggins and Alex.[Alexander] Moreland.

I have transcribed the full article, please contact me if you wish to use the article or would like a copy of the transcription. My hope is to locate a clearer copy of the article than I currently have.

Preliminary info:
From Article by A.G. Cochran that appeared in Des Arc Citizen Wednesday,September 28, 1859
written by A. G. Cochran on September 7, 1859
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[As seen in Contents section of newspaper]
We invite attention to "A letter from Buffalo City". It is written by A.G. Cochran, Postmaster at that place)

LETTER FROM BUFFALO CITY
For the Des Arc Citizen.

Subtitled:
Upper White River - Its navigation - General, Present, and Prospective View of Buffalo city and Surrounding country