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Even though their losses were small compared to the size of their force, the results of the battle proved disheartening for the Union.

Union troops were suffering from lack of supplies and some soldiers reportedly lost confidence in their officers.

Within a few days, Confederate cavalry was harassing the Union supply line from the rear, making Union logistics problems even worse.

Confederate theater commander Hindman also launched a clever disinformation campaign aimed at convincing the Union forces that new units were pouring into Little Rock from Texas.