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[Bill of Sale from John D. Adkins to David C. Dickson]
Deed of sale for a "negro girl" from John D. Adkins to David C. Dickson. This deed acknowledges the sale and Adkins states that she is "to be sound in body and mind and a slave for life."
Date:
September 7, 1860
Creator:
Adkins, John D.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Buckholts to David C. Dickson, July 21, 1855]
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.
Date:
July 21, 1855
Creator:
Buckholts, Charles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Butler to any constable - July 25, 1868]
Letter from James Butler to any constable of Grimes County. David C. Dickson has been summoned to appear at the Constitutional Convention of the State of Texas in Austin as a witness to discuss financial affairs of the penitentiary.
Date:
July 25, 1865
Creator:
Butler, James P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Carrington to David C. Dickson - July 5, 1855]
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.
Date:
July 5, 1855
Creator:
Carrington, D. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. H. Carter to David C. Dickson - July 4, 1855]
Letter from B. H. Carter to David C. Dickson where Carter provides political advice when Dickson was running against Johnson.
Date:
July 4, 1855
Creator:
Carter, B. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. H. Carter to David C. Dickson, July 11, 1855]
Letter from B. H. Carter to David C. Dickson providing political advice when Dickson was running against Johnson.
Date:
July 11, 1855
Creator:
Carter, B. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. N. Case to David C. Dickson - July 21, 1837]
Letter from E. N. Case to David C. Dickson about the gubernatorial election. Case does not know the allegiances of the neighboring counties yet, so he is uncertain which direction they will choose to go. Case makes it clear, however, that he will support Dickson as a long-time friend.
Date:
July 21, 1837
Creator:
Case, E. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Christopher Chaney to the Legislature of Texas - October 12, 1847]
Letter from Christopher Chaney to the Legislature of Texas for a land grant and notarized form for Christopher Chaney
Date:
October 12, 1847
Creator:
Chaney, Christopher
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. Chosltan to David C. Dickson - August 3, 1855]
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.
Date:
August 3, 1855
Creator:
Chosltan, B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. S. Collins to David C. Dickson - November 19, 1853]
Letter from C. S. Collins to David C. Dickson where Collins is seeking payment for printing and distributing tickets.
Date:
November 19, 1853
Creator:
Collins, C. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Real Estate Tax Receipt for David C. Dickson]
Real estate tax receipt for David C. Dickson showing that he paid a total tax of $2 on his property for the year 1875.
Date:
January 27, 1876
Creator:
Cone, M. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Real Estate Tax Receipt for David C. Dickson]
Real estate tax receipt for David C. Dickson showing that he paid a total tax of $8.55 on his property for 1875. Also included is a listing for Joe Pratt's 320 acres in Bosque County.
Date:
January 27, 1876
Creator:
Cone, M. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Dickson to Orphan's Friend Lodge, 1877]
Letter from David C. Dickson to Orphan's Friend Lodge recommending Thomas Walker for membership.
Date:
1877
Creator:
David C. Dickson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. C. Davidson to David C. Dickson - August 24, 1866]
Letter from J. W. C. Davidson to David C. Dickson with Davidson applying for work as a bookkeeper at the penitentiary in Huntsville.
Date:
August 24, 1866
Creator:
Davidson, J. W. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Dickson to his mother - March 27, 1861]
Letter from Daniel Dickson to his mother saying that his father's health is in a stable state, but Mr. Grimes isn't looking good. He wants to get eggs for his mother, and wants his kittens to not die.
Date:
March 27, 1861
Creator:
Dickson, Daniel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Dickson - February 6, 1843]
Letter from David C. Dickson specifying that he had two negro boys in his possession.
Date:
February 6, 1843
Creator:
Dickson, David C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Dickson to his Cousin, February 18, 1871]
Letter from David C. Dickson to his cousin discussing Dickson's challenges in the legislature, and his personal life with things like his cotton crop failing.
Date:
1871
Creator:
Dickson, David C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife - January 8, 1837]
Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife discussing
Date:
January 8, 1837
Creator:
Dickson, David C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife - July 26, 1846]
Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife where he describes being anxious to hear back from her. Dickson says some people think they will be stuck in legislation for 2 to 4 weeks. He talks about supplies being gathered by slaves they own.
Date:
July 26, 1846
Creator:
Dickson, David C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife - March 22, 1846]
Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife where Dickson talks about coming home from the legislature. He still has some responsibilities to take care of, but will be home soon. He also wants to have some earrings made for his wife.
Date:
March 22, 1846
Creator:
Dickson, David C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife - November 27, 1836]
Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife where he updates her on some of the things he's been doing.. He mentions a debt he has to pay to his wife's father.
Date:
November 27, 1836
Creator:
Dickson, David C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Dickson to Nancy Dickson, March 22, 1846]
Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife Nancy Dickson from Austin about events that happened during the legislature. He tells her that he is having earrings made for her.
Date:
March 22, 1846
Creator:
Dickson, David C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Dickson to Nancy Dickson - March 22, 1846]
Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife Nancy Dickson from Austin about events that happened during the legislature. He tells her that he is having earrings made for her.
Date:
March 22, 1846
Creator:
Dickson, David C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Dickson to Nancy Dickson, March 26, 1846]
Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife Nancy Dickson. Dickson is in Austin for the legislative session. David made a locket with a portrait for Nancy.
Date:
March 26, 1846
Creator:
Dickson, David C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History