John William Hutcheson papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0037

Staff Only

Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

The John W. Hutcheson papers include correspondence to and from Hutcheson before and during the U.S. Civil War, a text of a speech on immigration (1852), documents relating to the Masonic Order, a license to practice law in Texas, and several newspaper issues (1862, 1863, 1898, 1903) describing Hutcheson's life and his military career with the 4th Texas Regiment.

Dates

Creation: 1852 - 1903
Creation: Majority of material found within 1852 - 1862

Creator

Hutcheson, John William (Person)

Restrictions on Access

This material is open for research. Patrons are asked to use photocopies of materials in order to reduce handling of fragile originals.

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from the John William Hutcheson papers, MS 037, must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

Biographical Note

John W. Hutcheson was born in Virginia in 1829; he moved to Anderson, Texas (in Grimes County) in 1853, where he practiced law. He was a member of the Texas state convention that passed the secession ordiance, fought with the 4th Texas Regiment in Virginia, and was killed during the Seven Days' Battle on June 27, 1862.

Extent

0.3 Linear Feet (3 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The John W. Hutcheson papers include correspondence to and from Texas attorney and soldier Hutcheson before and during the U.S. Civil War, a text of a speech on immigration (1852), documents relating to the Masonic Order, a license to practice law in Texas, and several newspaper issues (1862, 1863, 1898, 1903) describing Hutcheson's life and his military career with the 4th Texas Regiment.

Provenance

Gift of Mrs. Andrew Schwartz, 1972.

Related Materials

See also Joseph C. Hutcheson and allied families papers, MS 496, Woodson Research Center.

See additional Civil War collections in the Woodson Research Center.