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[Letter from S. Menger to L. Huth, November 16, 1855]

Description: Letter from S. Menger to L. Huth informing him that he is sending soap. Dated November 16, 1855 from Castroville and signed S. Menger.
Date: November 16, 1855
Creator: Menger, S.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter to Ferdinand Louis Huth, 1855]

Description: Letter from an unknown correspondent to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth asking him to send the enclosed letter.
Date: 1855
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 24, 1855]

Description: Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth acknowledging receipt of a letter containing $900 and discussing Gruyère cheese and Cognac for sale. Signed V. E. Maignan on November 24, 1855 in New Orleans.
Date: November 24, 1855
Creator: Maignan, V. E.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Sarah Osterhout, February 4, 1855]

Description: Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Sarah Osterhout, regarding his time in Bellville, Texas. He apologized for not writing her sooner since he has been busy with setting up his business as a lawyer. He was considering purchasing slaves although he mentioned a preference for having "white hands" to work with like he did in Pennsylvania. Recently, his friends had been telling him that he was in a good position to marry and he told his mother that he had someone from Pennsylvania in … more
Date: February 4, 1855
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
Partner: Austin College

[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Sheriff W.B. Knox, and “Wanted” poster]

Description: A letter from Sheriff W.B. Knox of Bexar County notifying Governor E.M. Pease that some prisoners had escaped from the county jail and asking Pease to post a reward for their capture, and an accompanying “Wanted” poster. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
Date: May 26, 1855
Creator: Knox, W.B.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from R.L. Waddill]

Description: A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from R.L. Waddill regarding murder indictments for several men not in custody—he suggests that a reward should be offered for the men—and accompanying indictments.
Date: 1855-11-15/1856-01-04
Creator: Waddill, R.D.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Correspondence/petition to Governor E.M. Pease]

Description: A letter/petition, signed by multiple parties, asking Governor E.M. Pease for executive clemency for Mathias Lindberg, who had been convicted of perjury. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter/petition.
Date: 1855
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Stephen Powers]

Description: A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from a man named Stephen Powers, who complains about a judge’s behavior. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
Date: January 18, 1855
Creator: Powers, Stephen
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[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
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