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Letters to Dickson's grandfather [Decimalized .01-.06]

Among other topics, Dickson discusses reconstruction, turpentine and rosin production, post-slavery labor concerns, cholera in Georgia, and his bleak marriage prospects.

GLC05732

to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, discusses recent personal events and reconstruction with his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor). Reports that he will soon begin working at the Office of the Treasury in Savannah....

GLC05732.01

to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, replies to a letter from his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor). Discusses the illness of Charlie, a mutual acquiantance. Relates events which took place regarding the acquisition of a...

GLC05732.02

to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, thanks his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) for a fifty dollar check. Encloses a receipt (not included). Reports that he intends to travel to Georgia, and discusses a recent hunting...

GLC05732.03

to E. Levassor

Dickson, a marshal who served as a Union Major during the Civil War informs his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) of his investment in turpentine and rosin production. Reports that his employer purchased 8400 acres of land south west of...

GLC05732.04

to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War writes to his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) in Covington, Kentucky. Describes a recent sailing expedition, and informs Levassor that General Davis Tillson is visiting Savannah....

GLC05732.05

to E. Levassor

Dickson, a Marshal who served as a Union Major during the Civil War apologizes to his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) for tardy correspondence and for being unable to visit in autumn. States that since one of his partners in a turpentine and...

GLC05732.06

to George & Cyrus Dickson re: religion of whites in Illinois, Indian mission

Dwells at considerable length upon a meeting with the Chief of the Potawatamie Indians, who accused white traders of using liquor to "destroy his people"

GLC03383