Guide to the John F. Thompson Papers MSS.1404
Thompson, John F.
- Publication:
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama
Mary Harmon Bryant Hall
1980
500 Hackberry Lane
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35487-0266
205.348.0500
archives@ua.edu
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John F. Thompson papers
- Unit ID:
MSS.1404
- Repository:
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama
- Quantity:
0.2 Linear feet 26 items
- Dates:
1836-1839
- Abstract:
This collection consists principally of correspondence concerning the Alabama Militia, 1836-1839, and records of the 14th Brigade, Alabama Militia, 1837-1839.
- creator
Thompson, John F., ?-18??
Scope and Contents note
The John F. Thompson collection consists of mainly of correspondence concerning the Alabama Militia 1836-1839, and records of the 14th Brigade, Alabama Militia, 1837-1839. The militia records contain regimental returns (primarily 32nd Regiment) and election tally, court material, and a list of delinquents and defaulters.
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John F. Thompson papers, W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama.
- Acquisition Information:
Provenance
unknown
Biographical/Historical note
Not much is known about John F. Thompson except that he was Brigadier General of the 14th Brigade of the Alabama Militia. He lived in Marion, Perry County, Alabama from at least 1836-1850. (He is listed in the 1850 census.)
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Source(s)
War and Military (local)
Outgoing Correspondence, 1836-1838 Box 2245 Folder 1
Scope and Contents note
Letters to J.F. Thompson to Col. John Henry. Sherriff of Bibb County, Maj. M.V. Eiland, Sherriff of Perry Co.
Incoming Correspondence, arranged alphabetically 1838 Box 2245 Folder 2
Scope and Contents Note
Letters from Andrew P. Barry, G.Y.W. Ferrar, Samuel E. Johnston, S.G. McLaughlin.
Incoming Correspondence, arranged alphabetically, 1837, 1839, no date. Box 2245 Folder 3
Scope and Contents notes
Letters from Sineon Maxwell, James Lewis Pride, Waller, B. Poinsette
Regimental Returns - 32nd regiment, 1837-1839 Box 2245 Folder 4
Regimental Return - 53rd regiment, 1837 Box 2245 Folder 5
14th Brigade - Miscellaneous Records, 1838-1839, no date. Box 2245 Folder 6
Scope and Contents note
Results of court martial-1839, list of election votes (2) 1838, list of regimental delinquents and defaulters - no date. Brigade annual Return, 1838.
Court Martial Summoning Orders, 1837 Box 2245 Folder 7
Envelope - no date. Box 2245 Folder 8