[Letter from H. W. Ragland to D. C. Dickson - July 15, 1855] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Ragland to D. C. Dickson - July 15, 1855]

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.
Date: July 15, 1855
Creator: Ragland, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Mistsin to David C. Dickson - July 18, 1855] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. Mistsin to David C. Dickson - July 18, 1855]

Letter from J. C. Mistsin to David C. Dickson where Mistsin apologizes for something he didn't intend to be offensive.
Date: July 18, 1855
Creator: Mistsin, J. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. C. Smith to David C. Dickson - July 20, 1855] (open access)

[Letter from L. C. Smith to David C. Dickson - July 20, 1855]

Letter from L. C. Smith to David C. Dickson referring to the announcement by Dickson that he is a candidate for governor of Texas.
Date: July 20, 1855
Creator: Smith, L. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Rawls to Orphan's Friend Lodge - July 9, 1877] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Rawls to Orphan's Friend Lodge - July 9, 1877]

Letter from Emma Rawls to Orphan's Friend Lodge talking about an application for a teaching position sent to David C. Dickson.
Date: July 9, 1877
Creator: Rawls, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. White to David C. Dickson - July 31, 1855] (open access)

[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 H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson - July 25, 1855] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson - July 25, 1855]

Letter from H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson where he says Dickson doesn't need to do anything special at this point in the race. He describes multiple factors for why he thinks Dickson has a greater amount of security at this point during the race.
Date: July 25, 1855
Creator: Ragland, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Gildant to David C. Dickson, July 26, 1855] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Gildant to David C. Dickson, July 26, 1855]

Letter from Frank Gildant to David C. Dickson where Gildant provides political support as Dickson runs in the Governor race.
Date: July 26, 1855
Creator: Gildant, Frank
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Buckholts to David C. Dickson, July 21, 1855] (open access)

[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 David C. Dickson to his wife - July 26, 1846] (open access)

[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 Nand Taylor to David C. Dickson - July 28, 1855] (open access)

[Letter from Nand Taylor to David C. Dickson - July 28, 1855]

Letter from Nand Taylor to David C. Dickson discussing the gubernatorial election, and the conditions of the election if Dickson chooses to withdraw. Taylor makes it clear that he will do all that's possible to help Dickson, and he's confident this will give Dickson the majority.
Date: July 28, 1855
Creator: Taylor, Nand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Carrington to David C. Dickson - July 5, 1855] (open access)

[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 N. H. Gors to David C. Dickson - July 29, 1855] (open access)

[Letter from N. H. Gors to David C. Dickson - July 29, 1855]

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.
Date: July 29, 1855
Creator: Gors, N. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. H. Carter to David C. Dickson, July 11, 1855] (open access)

[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 H. W. Raglin to David C. Dickson - July 26, 1855] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Raglin to David C. Dickson - July 26, 1855]

Letter from H. W. Raglin to David C. Dickson regarding a letter from Mr. Stout, specifying that Dickson and Johnson are likely to get the vote, and other details that go into the process of winning the campaign.
Date: July 26, 1855
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Vanncone to F. W. McGee - July 7, 1854] (open access)

[Letter from William Vanncone to F. W. McGee - July 7, 1854]

Letter from William Vanncone to F. W. McGee discussing the legal aspects of selling a slave. They are also trying to come to a compromise with a deal.
Date: July 7, 1854
Creator: Vanncone, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Subscription for David C. Dickson to DeBow's Review] (open access)

[Subscription for David C. Dickson to DeBow's Review]

Receipt for David C. Dickson's subscription to DeBow's Review, valid for two years, from July 1856 to July 1858. This two-year subscription costs a total of $10, $5 per annum.
Date: July 1856
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. N. Case to David C. Dickson - July 21, 1837] (open access)

[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 James Butler to any constable - July 25, 1868] (open access)

[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 H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson - July 28, 1855] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson - July 28, 1855]

Letter from H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson discussing the newspapers' use of Dickson as a political target. Ragland recognizes the strength of the American Party. He determines that Dickson will need to win a majority of the "outside vote", or they will be defeated in the election.
Date: July 28, 1855
Creator: Ragland, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. W. Ragland to D. C. Dickson - July 6, 1855] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Ragland to D. C. Dickson - July 6, 1855]

Letter from H. W. Ragland to D. C. Dickson where Ragland assures Dickson that D. Ford will support Dickson with his ticket.
Date: July 6, 1855
Creator: Ragland, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson - July 11, 1855] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson - July 11, 1855]

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.
Date: July 11, 1855
Creator: Ragland, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. H. Carter to David C. Dickson - July 4, 1855] (open access)

[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 Dr. S. E. Smith to David C. Dickson - 1855, July 12] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. S. E. Smith to David C. Dickson - 1855, July 12]

Letter from Dr. S. E. Smith to David C. Dickson about resettling in Wheelock and setting up his practice.
Date: July 12, 1855
Creator: Smith, S. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Mistsin to David C. Dickson, July 18, 1855] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. Mistsin to David C. Dickson, July 18, 1855]

Letter from J. C. Mistsin to David C. Dickson where Mistsin is recommending people that can support Dickson with votes in an election.
Date: July 18, 1855
Creator: Mistsin, J. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History