Hutcheson papers (MS 37)
The John W. Hutcheson papers include correspondence to and from Texas attorney and soldier Hutcheson before and during the U.S. Civil War, and several documents describing Hutcheson's life and his military career with the 4th Texas Regiment. 1852-1903 (bulk dates 1852-1862). 3 folders.
TABLE OF CONTENTSDetailed Description of the Collection Series I: Speech, Correspondence and General Documents, 1852-1864 |
Guide to the John William Hutcheson
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Collection Summary |
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| Repository: | Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University, Houston, TX |
| Creator: | Hutcheson, John William |
| Title: | John William Hutcheson papers |
| Dates: | 1852-1903 (bulk dates 1852-1862) |
| Quantity: | 3 folders |
| 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. |
| Identification: | MS 037 |
| Language: | Materials are in English. |
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.
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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.
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Restrictions
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.
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.
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Related Material
See also Joseph C. Hutcheson and allied families papers, MS 496, Woodson Research Center.
See additional Civil War collections in the Woodson Research Center.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
John William Hutcheson papers, 1852-1903, MS 037, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.
Provenance
Gift of Mrs. Andrew Schwartz, 1972.
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Detailed Description of the Collection
| Series I: Speech, Correspondence and General Documents, 1852-1864 | |||||||||||
| Patrons are asked to use photocopies of these original materials (found in Folder 2) unless access to originals is required. | |||||||||||
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| 1 | Speech "Immigration as Affecting the Destinies of our Country, " as delivered by John W. Hutcheson, January 3, 1852 | ||||||||||
| Letter from Hutcheson to parents, March 29, 1852 | |||||||||||
| Letter from Hutcheson to parents (typed copy), Dec. 30, 1853 | |||||||||||
| Letter from Hutcheson to parents (typed copy), Dec. 30, 1853 | |||||||||||
| Letter from Hutcheson to parents, Apr. 21, 1854 | |||||||||||
| Letter from Hutcheson to parents, Dec. 2, 1858 | |||||||||||
| Letter from Hutcheson to parents, Apr. 7, 1859 | |||||||||||
| Letter from Hutcheson to parents, May 18, 1859 | |||||||||||
| Handwritten list of quartermaster stores transferred to J.W. Hutcheson, Aug. 12, 1861 | |||||||||||
| Letter from Laura Hutcheson (wife of J.W.?) to "Pa" (father-in-law), April 27, 1862 | |||||||||||
| Letter from unknown (cousin of J.W. Hutcheson) to Hutcheson ("Cousin William"), June 1, 1862 | |||||||||||
| Letter from unknown to Hutcheson, June 5, 1862 | |||||||||||
| Letter from unknown to Hutcheson ("Billy"), June 7, 1862 | |||||||||||
| Last Will and Testament of unidentified person, certified by Elisha Floyd, March 9, 1864 | |||||||||||
| Text of speech or essay by unidentified author, n.d. (1 of 2) | |||||||||||
| Text of speech or essay by unidentified author, n.d. (2 of 2) | |||||||||||
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| 2 | Photocopies of Folder 1 contents, for use by patrons. | ||||||||||
| Series II: Newsclippings and Legal Documents, 1856-1903 | |||||||||||
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| Map folder | Masonic document admitting John William Hutcheson to Master Rank, January 21, 1856 | ||||||||||
| Masonic document admitting John William Hutcheson to Royal Arch Rank, May 24, 1858 | |||||||||||
| License to practice law in Texas, February 10, 1858 | |||||||||||
| Obituary, J. W. Hutcheson, in Richmond Christian Advocate, August 21, 1862 | |||||||||||
| Newsclipping notice of new book, "The History of the 4th Texas Regiment," Sept. 23, 1863, Tri-Weekly Telegraph | |||||||||||
| Newsclipping regarding the 4th Texas Regiment, including J. W. Hutcheson, Feb. 6, 1898, Galveston Daily News | |||||||||||
| Newsclipping listing members of Company G, the 4th Texas Regiment, Apr. 30, 1903, Navasota Weekly Review | |||||||||||
