On May 15 , 1874 , Grant issued a Proclamation that Baxter was the legitimate Governor of Arkansas , and hostilities ceased .
Grant delayed , requesting a joint session of the Arkansas government to figure out peacefully who would be the Governor , but Baxter refused to participate .
On May 15 , 1874 , Grant issued a Proclamation that Baxter was the legitimate Baxter of Arkansas , and hostilities ceased .
Grant delayed , requesting a joint session of the Arkansas government to figure out peacefully who would be the Governor , but Baxter refused to participate .