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[Correspondence to Rev. T.H.[?] Rees]

Description: Correspondence from an unknown writer to T.H.[?] Rees concerning his/her arrival in Texas, settlement in lands in Burlisson [Burleson] County close to the Brazos River, and teaching in a local school. The writer speaks of a disappointment from an "Isaiah" and asks Rees to reply with the reasoning as to why Isaiah has hurt the writer.
Date: June 20, 1846
Partner: Southwestern University

[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 26, 1846]

Description: Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating that Castro has already left for Texas and describing ideas for trade. He also mentions the possibility of Louis going into business with a tanner in Deisslingen who may emigrate. Signed August on May 26, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: May 26, 1846
Creator: Huth, August
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife - July 26, 1846]

Description: 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.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife - March 22, 1846]

Description: 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.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from David C. Dickson to Nancy Dickson, March 22, 1846]

Description: 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.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from David C. Dickson to Nancy Dickson - March 22, 1846]

Description: 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.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from David C. Dickson to Nancy Dickson - May 3, 1846]

Description: 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.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from David C. Dickson to Nancy E. Dickson - April 4, 1846]

Description: 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.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to J. H. Illies & Co., October 6, 1846]

Description: Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to J. H. Illies & Co. informing him that Castro has arrived and taken over the colonization business. He also discusses provisions and finances. Also included second letter to same recipient dated 1846/10/16 asking them to use the most recent prices for his bill since some items have decreased. Page 237 of letter book.
Date: October 6, 1846
Creator: Huth, Louis
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Four U.S. Congressmen to President Polk, July 1846]

Description: Letter from Four U.S. Congressmen, Sam Houston, Thomas J. Rusk, Timothy Pilsbury, and David S. Kaufman, to President Polk discussing a recommendation for John F. Stephens to "an appointment as the Purser in the Navy of the [United] States."
Date: July 28, 1846
Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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