William Hudson

[17cw123]

I have an authentic CW era canteen with information on it. It reads " William J. Hudson, 45th Alabama Co B" Already done basic/ preliminary research, but my skills are limited. If anyone here has any information on this Confederate soldier, I would greatly appreciate it. My preliminary research showed closest match to be "William J. Hudson, 43rd Alabama Co E".

 

[Stryker65]

You can attest to its authenticity? Just making sure.

 

[JOHN42768]

I would stay with what he himself wrote. Someone likely read the B as an E. Also possible he transferred.

 

[lupaglupa]

There was no William Hudson in the 45th Alabama. The closest was an L J Hutson, in Company H.

I would post photos in the forums where people who know canteens and similar items can evaluate what you have.

 

[17cw123]

You can attest to its authenticity? Just making sure.

Yes along with 100's of other collectors and dealers

 

[lupaglupa]

Yes along with 100's of other collectors and dealers

I'm gad you have confidence in the provenance. Many people have been scammed in the past which makes all of us a bit suspicious.

Records for Confederate units are generally reliable. The writing on the canteen is very clear so I don't think we have the name or the unit wrong. Obviously there is something missing or inaccurate in what is written.

 

[17cw123]

I'm gad you have confidence in the provenance. Many people have been scammed in the past which makes all of us a bit suspicious.

Records for Confederate units are generally reliable. The writing on the canteen is very clear so I don't think we have the name or the unit wrong. Obviously there is something missing or inaccurate in what is written.

I didnt comment on the authenticity of the provenance, only the materials and construction of the canteen. The canteen itself is genuine CW period made and used. The question is about if the writing on the cover was done during the war, or after the war. Obviously even possible a relative could have written it. The font is what you would expect to see in the 1800's. CW soldier records Obviously were done by hand and many errors were made.

 

[17cw123]

I didnt comment on the authenticity of the provenance, only the materials and construction of the canteen. The canteen itself is genuine CW period made and used. The question is about if the writing on the cover was done during the war, or after the war. Obviously even possible a relative could have written it. The font is what you would expect to see in the 1800's. CW soldier records Obviously were done by hand and many errors were made.

Anybody can go on fold 3, pick a soldier and write or scratch that info on a piece. And its been done many times. The fact that soldiers info isn't easily found could actually indicate it was an actual Confederate soldier. A faker would want to select info on a soldier that could easily be found.

 

[Reconstructed Rebel]

Or a faker would actually want to be slightly off so that there is no solid proof he was wrong which would mean he wouldn't have to return the money or face the music for being deceptive. You can find an actual period piece and adding a name to it increases its value for resale. Just my opinion. I'd avoid anything that couldn't be solidly confirmed.

 

[lupaglupa]

Lots of possibilities. But the name and unit given are not a match in files.

 

[Nathan Stuart]

Without making any comment on the provenance of the actual physical object, at both first and second viewings thought the writing on it was a subsequent (afterwards) occurring event (perhaps made by someone not familiar with the original bearer's exact regimental unit affiliation).

If there is no exact match of the written details on the files, seems any errors of particulars might more likely be found for the unit number (and/or company letter), rather than with the soldier's name or state shown. (I note there is a 'Pvte. William J. Hudson, Co. E, 43rd AL Infantry' shown on the rolls)