Date Original
1861
Description
This letter from John Campbell to "Sir" discusses the vote at the 1861 Secession Convention.
Biographical/Historical Note
John Campbell was born in Tennessee in 1820 to Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell. John married Ann Bassingame of Tennessee and moved to Searcy County, Arkansas, in 1837, becoming one of the first settlers. He built a grist mill, which was the only one in the area. He and his wife had six daughters and four sons. Campbell became one of the first county judges in Searcy County and was elected as State Representative in the Arkansas Legislature in 1842 and reelected in 1852. He was a member of the Whig party, but after the Civil War turned to the Democratic party. In 1874, he was elected state senator on platform of temperance and better educational facilities. After his term as Senator, he returned to private life until his death in 1879.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas; Tennessee
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.005.004
Resource Type
Text
Collection
John Campbell Civil War letter [photostat], SMC.005.004
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
John Campbell Civil War letter [photostat], Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
