A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from John Bigler, governor of California.

Letter from Charles Buckholts to David C. Dickson asking Dickson to visit Galveston before the election. It says that the Galveston group was not notified of the convention in Washington.

Letter from D. C. Carrington to David C. Dickson describing a political event in Centerville. Col. Durant spoke against the American Party and Dickson; Col. Thomas Blake then defended the American Party.

Letter from B. H. Carter to David C. Dickson where Carter provides political advice when Dickson was running against Johnson.

Letter from B. H. Carter to David C. Dickson providing political advice when Dickson was running against Johnson.

Letter from B. Chosltan to David C. Dickson about the gubernatorial election. Chosltan wants to know if Dickson will be a candidate for the race, because this will affect his political decisions very soon.

Letter from Kate Fentress to her brother David Fentress in which she she discusses her students, news of the war, recent deaths of soldiers, and family news.

Letter from John B. Finch describing the results of an election held within the Dickson Rougers Calvary Company.

Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from his father, Orceneth Fisher telling of his arrival in San Francisco and his general impression of it.

Letter from Frank Gildant to David C. Dickson where Gildant provides political support as Dickson runs in the Governor race.

Letter from N. H. Gors to David C. Dickson about the gubernatorial election. Gors expresses that he was surprised at the determination Dickson actually had. He then states several factors for why the race will still have difficulties.

Letter from Sam Houston to William Welsh discussing a business reference, William D. Miller Esq., in Austin, Texas.

Letter from the Committee of Grand Council to D. C. Dickson discussing Dickson's approval as the candidate for Texas state governor representing the American Party, and requesting to discuss further information.

Letter from Anson Jones to David C. Dickson arranging a future meeting for the board.

A letter from Sheriff W.B. Knox of Bexar County notifying Governor E.M. Pease that some prisoners had escaped from the county jail and asking Pease to post a reward for their capture, and an accompanying “Wanted” poster. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.

Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth acknowledging receipt of a letter containing $900 and discussing Gruyère cheese and Cognac for sale. Signed V. E. Maignan on November 24, 1855 in New Orleans.

Letter from S. Menger to L. Huth informing him that he is sending soap. Dated November 16, 1855 from Castroville and signed S. Menger.

Letter from J. C. Mistsin to David C. Dickson where Mistsin apologizes for something he didn't intend to be offensive.

Letter from J. C. Mistsin to David C. Dickson where Mistsin is recommending people that can support Dickson with votes in an election.

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Sarah Osterhout, regarding his time in Bellville, Texas. He apologized for not writing her sooner since he has been busy with setting up his business as a lawyer. He was considering purchasing slaves although he mentioned a preference for having "white hands" to work with like he did in Pennsylvania. Recently, his friends had been telling him that he was in a good position to marry and he told his mother that he had someone from Pennsylvania in mind. The rest of his family was offended that he had not written then, but he felt that they read the letters he sent to each of them and that it would be repetitive to write the same thing to all of them. He told his mother not to share this letter with any of them and shared that his lawyer business was going well.

A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from a man named Stephen Powers, who complains about a judge’s behavior. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.

Letter from H. W. Ragland to D. C. Dickson where Ragland assures Dickson that D. Ford will support Dickson with his ticket.

Letter from H. W. Ragland to D. C. Dickson where Ragland tells Dickson that he has political support in the gubernatorial race. He also describes the nature of Dickson's opposition.

Letter from H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson about the gubernatorial election. Ragland describes how Johnson is an independent, and will likely be a problem just as much as Pease in the process of trying to win the election. The Gazette newspaper will also put out information against Dickson. Ragland talks about what other newspapers talk about, and his thoughts about whether he thinks they're accurate.