Date Original
1863-1868
Description
This collection contains correspondence, receipts, and other items from Colonel John G. Hudson. The papers are related to the Union occupation of Helena, Arkansas, during the Civil War.
Biographical/Historical Note
John G. Hudson was born on May 22, 1832. He married the daughter of Dr. William B. Sprague of Coldwater, Michigan on November 8, 1854. Upon the declaration of war, John G. Hudson joined the Union army on August 29, 1862, and formed Company B, 33rd Missouri Infantry. He was stationed at Helena, Arkansas, for many months in order to guard Union supplies and ammunitions. He was later promoted to colonel for an act of bravery and was discharged from the service as a brevet brigadier general on November 6, 1865. He died on August 25, 1902.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Helena, Philips County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.004.013a
Resource Type
Text
Collection
John G. Hudson papers, SMC.004.013a
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
John G. Hudson papers, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
