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[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 Joe Catchings Dickson to David Catchings Dickson, June 22, 1873]
Letter from Joe B. Catchings to David Catchings Dickson discussing the Dickson family tree.
Date:
June 22, 1873
Creator:
Dickson, Joe Catchings
Object Type:
Letter
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
[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
[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
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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 the Committee of Grand Council to D. C. Dickson - June 12, 1855]
Letter from the Committee of Grand Council to D. C. Dickson discussing Dickson's approval as the candidate for Texas state governor representing the American Party, and requesting to discuss further information.
Date:
June 12, 1855
Creator:
Hutcheson, John William; Crane, John W. & Cobbs, W. 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 H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson - June 23, 1855]
Letter from H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson where Ragland discusses the updated feelings of people supporting Dickson as the race goes on. He talks about the feedback he received from them through letters.
Date:
June 23, 1855
Creator:
Ragland, H. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Dickson to David C. Dickson - September 27, 1860]
Letter from Thomas Dickson to David C. Dickson where Thomas asks David for advice in moving from Mississippi to Texas.
Date:
September 27, 1860
Creator:
Dickson, Thomas
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 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 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]
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
[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
[Initiation Certificate from the Quitman Masonic Lodge #18]
Initiation certificate from the Quitman Masonic Lodge #18, Georgetown, Copiah County, Mississippi stating that David Catchings Dickson was initiated, passed and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason, August 21, 1841.
Date:
August 21, 1841
Creator:
Quitman Masonic Lodge #18
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rosana Grimes - November 6, 1869]
Letter from Rosana Grimes discussing a deed to Jesse Grimes' estate, and its change of ownership.
Date:
November 6, 1869
Creator:
Grimes, Rosana
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