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[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner, December 22, 1855]

Description: Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to his son, Kenner, discussing how his mother is near death and that he will try to send money to his sons. He wished to have seen his boys before departing.
Date: December 22, 1855
Creator: Rector, Ludwell Lee
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter to Asbury, from O. Fisher]

Description: Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from his father, Orceneth Fisher telling of his arrival in San Francisco and his general impression of it.
Date: April 30, 1855
Creator: Fisher, Orceneth, 1803-1880
Partner: Southwestern University

[Letter from H. W. Ragland to D. C. Dickson - July 15, 1855]

Description: Letter from H. W. Ragland to D. C. Dickson where Ragland tells Dickson that he has political support in the gubernatorial race. He also describes the nature of Dickson's opposition.
Date: July 15, 1855
Creator: Ragland, H. W.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson - July 25, 1855]

Description: 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.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from Charles Buckholts to David C. Dickson, July 21, 1855]

Description: 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
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from Nand Taylor to David C. Dickson - July 28, 1855]

Description: 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
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from D. C. Carrington to David C. Dickson - July 5, 1855]

Description: 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.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from N. H. Gors to David C. Dickson - July 29, 1855]

Description: 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.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from H. W. Raglin to David C. Dickson - July 26, 1855]

Description: 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
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from John B. Finch - June 1855~]

Description: 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.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from the Committee of Grand Council to D. C. Dickson - June 12, 1855]

Description: 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.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson - June 23, 1855]

Description: 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.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

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

Description: 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.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation
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