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[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Dickson to Nancy Dickson - May 3, 1846]
Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife Nancy Dickson while he is in Austin for the legislative session. He tells Nancy that he is leaving for home the next day. He says that many legislators have left due to hostilities on the Rio Grande.
Date:
May 3, 1846
Creator:
Dickson, David C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Dickson to Nancy E. Dickson - April 4, 1846]
Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife, Nancy, saying he is trying to finish his work quickly in Congress, and also describes dealing with a situation involving a horse that has caused him to be short on money.
Date:
April 4, 1846
Creator:
Dickson, David C.
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.
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.
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.
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack McDowell to David C. Dickson - January 14, 1846]
Letter from Jack McDowell to David C. Dickson saying that Davis still refuses to recognize the 14th legislature. The secretary refuses to submit the election returns.
Date:
January 14, 1846
Creator:
McDowell, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History