Title
Preview
Description
Black and white sketch of Thomas C. Hindman, including biographical narrative.
Transcription
The fiery warrior
Thomas C. Hindman was born 1828 in Tennessee. He served with a Mississippi regiment in the Mexican War.. Promoted to Lieutenant for gallantry on field when but 18 years old… Studied law and elected to Mississippi legislature… Moved to Helena, Ark., 1854...
Twice elected to congress.. Left his seat to raise regiment for Confederate service... Became major-general 1862. Organized new army in Arkansas which six months later fought Battle of Prairie Grove like veterans.. Commanded a dvision at Chickamauga. Tom Hindman
Was killed Sept. 27, 1868, at his home by an unknown assassin....
Hindman was close friend of Cleburne and both were volunteer nurses in yellow fever epidemic of 1855... Hindman was distinguished by his daring bravery, forcible speech and eloquent language.
Physical Description
Document, 11" x 14"
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000379, Image 30
Resource Type
Image
Collection
Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, MS.000379
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Thomas C. Hindman, Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
