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[Letter from Sam Houston to David C. Dickson - May 19, 1833]
Letter from Sam Houston to David C. Dickson discussing a document relevant to Dickson's political objective.
Date:
May 19, 1833
Creator:
Sam Houston
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
[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 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 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 - 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 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 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
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
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martha Taylor to David C. Dickson - October 9, 1853]
Letter from Martha Taylor to David C. Dickson where Taylor talks about Dickson's deceased sisters, and details pertaining to their lives and their family.
Date:
October 9, 1853
Creator:
Martha Taylor
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rebecca Chaney to the Legislature of the State of Texas - 1855]
Letter from Rebecca Chaney to the Legislature of the State of Texas: a petition signed with X by Rebecca Chaney related to a land grant given to Christopher Chaney in Anderson, TX.
Date:
1855
Creator:
Rebecca Chaney
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Finch - June 1855~]
Letter from John B. Finch describing the results of an election held within the Dickson Rougers Calvary Company.
Date:
1855-06~
Creator:
Finch, John B.
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History