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[Tax Receipt from the United States Internal Revenue]
Tax receipt from the United States Internal Revenue Service stating that David C. Dickson has paid the special tax of $5 and is now certified to be a dealer of manufactured tobacco in Anderson, Texas. The coupons on the left side of the document represent how many years this certificate is valid, in this case from 1873 to 1874.
Date:
May 13, 1873
Creator:
United States. Internal Revenue Service.
Object Type:
Text
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.
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 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]
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 L. P. Rucker to David C. Dickson - June 7, 1855]
Letter from L. P. Rucker to David C. Dickson suggesting that Dickson and Anson Jones convey school property in Anderson to the trustees of St. Paul's College.
Date:
June 7, 1855
Creator:
Rucker, L. P.
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 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 James P. Newcomb to David Dickson, August 19, 1870]
Letter from James P. Newcomb to David Dickson informing him of his appointment as Grimes County Treasurer.
Date:
August 19, 1870
Creator:
Newcomb, James P.
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 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
[Admittance Ticket for David C. Dickson to Private Lectures and Examinations]
Admittance ticket for David C. Dickson to Transylvania University Medical Department's Lectures on Anatomy and Chemistry. According to the card Dr. Bush is giving a lecture on Anatomy and Operations in Surgery, and Dr. Peter is giving one on Chemistry and Pharmacy.
Date:
November 1836
Creator:
Transylvania University
Object Type:
Text
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 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]
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 H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson - June 30, 1855]
Letter from H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson where Ragland describes the current tendencies of Dickson's opposition in the gubernatorial race.
Date:
June 30, 1855
Creator:
Ragland, H. W.
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 Richardson to David C. Dickson - June 23, 1855]
Letter from Richardson to David C. Dickson where Richardson discusses knowledge that might help Dickson in the gubernatorial race.
Date:
June 23, 1855
Creator:
Richardson
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
[Lecture Ticket for David C. Dickson]
Lecture ticket for David C. Dickson in the Transylvania University Medical Department. According to the ticket these lectures, given by Dr. William H. Richardson, cover "Obstetrics and the Diseases of Women and Children."
Date:
1836
Creator:
unknown
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 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]
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