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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
[Certificate Appointing David Dickson to County Treasurer in Grimes County]
Certificate signed by Edmund J. Davis, Governor of Texas, appointing David Dickson to the position of County Treasurer in Grimes County; the certificate is also signed by Secretary of State James P. Newcomb.
Date:
August 19, 1870
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy Print of a Portrait of David Catchings Dickson]
Copy print of a portrait of Dr. David Catching Dickson, seated, wearing a three-piece suit.
Date:
187u
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Estimate of Taxes on Grain, Forage, Potato, and Wool for David C. Dickson]
Estimate of taxes for grain, forage, potato and wool, due by David C. Dickson for the year 1863. The table breaks down estimates for each category including $247 for corn and $18 for fodder, making a total $265 due by February 4, 1864.
Date:
February 4, 1864
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Freight Receipt from the Houston & Texas Central Railway Co. to David C. Dickson]
Freight receipt from the Houston & Texas Central Railway Co. to David C. Dickson listed as bill number 484, and includes a list of items being shipped. The table at the bottom lists the items, their weight, the rate, and finally the total cost.
Date:
September 21, 1882
Creator:
Patrick, W. D.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Freight Receipt from the Houston & Texas Central Railway Co. to David C. Dickson]
Freight receipt from the Houston & Texas Central Railway Co. to David C. Dickson stating that they received the property to be sent to J. M. Bagby in Houston, Texas.
Date:
April 16, 1861
Creator:
Neal, C. V.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Notice for David C. Dickson]
Funeral notice for the "late DR. D. C. Dickson" to take place at his families burial place in Anderson, Texas on June 5, 1880.
Date:
June 4, 1880
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Legal Document for the Sale of Two Slaves]
Legal document certifying that James L. Dickson received two negro boys from his mother's estate, though they are "in possession of his Brother David C. Dickson." According to the document David owes James a total of $148 for the slaves "due from David on final settlement."
Date:
August 7, 1841
Creator:
Massie, J. C.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. D. Harris to David C. Dickson - June 25, 1853]
Letter from A. D. Harris to David C. Dickson stating that he heard from a mutual friend, W. Collins, that Dickson is running for governor.
Date:
June 25, 1853
Creator:
Harris, A. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. White to David C. Dickson - July 31, 1855]
Letter from A. H. White to David C. Dickson informing Dickson about a political hand bill.
Date:
July 31, 1855
Creator:
White, A. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A.S. to David C. Dickson - March 7, 1848]
Letter to David C. Dickson requesting medication for the Clap.
Date:
March 7, 1848
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anson Jones to David C. Dickson - March 7, 1855]
Letter from Anson Jones to David C. Dickson arranging a future meeting for the board.
Date:
March 7, 1855
Creator:
Jones, Anson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anson Jones to David C. Dickson, September 8, 1857]
Letter from Anson Jones to David C. Dickson referring to a copy of a convention proceeding sent to him by Rev. L.H. Jones.
Date:
September 8, 1857
Creator:
Jones, Anson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anson Jones to Stephen Doyle - December 9, 1844]
Letter from Anson Jones to Stephen Doyle where the President of the Republic of Texas is appointing Doyle as Secretary to the President.
Date:
December 9, 1844
Creator:
Jones, Anson
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 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 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
[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 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 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 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