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Davis, E. J. (Edmund Jackson), 1827-1883

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1827 - 1883

biographical statement

Republican and "reconstructionist" governor of Texas, 1870-1874.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

To the people of Texas

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233290854]
Identifier: Vault MSS 438
Scope and Contents

Holograph document. Draft of a speech refuting attacks made against him by Democratic politicians and the press of Texas. Davis outlines his plans for internal improvements in the state, particularly in the matter of constructing more railroads. Also included is a list of vetoes by the 12th and 13th legislatures of Texas of various bills proposed by the governor.

Dates: 1873
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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