VII Corps (Department of Arkansas)
After the original VII Corps was deactivated in the summer of 1863, a second VII Corps was formed from troops in the Department of Arkansas. Most of its active service occurred during Steele's Arkansas Expedition. Commanders were:
- Frederick Steele 6 January 1864-22 December 1864
- Joseph J. Reynolds 22 December 1864-1 August 1865
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