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

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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.

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[3] p. ; 27 cm.

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Ragland, H. W. July 28, 1855.

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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.

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[3] p. ; 27 cm.

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  • July 28, 1855

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Ragland, H. W. [Letter from H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson - July 28, 1855], letter, July 28, 1855; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth843710/: accessed April 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Two Rivers Historical Foundation.

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