Asbury Dickins (1780–1861) was a United States government official who served as

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from 1836 until shortly before his death in 1861. Originally from

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, Dickins worked as a publisher and a bookseller before entering government service as chief clerk of the

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in 1829. He then moved to the

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in 1833, again serving as the department's chief clerk. Dickins finally became Secretary of the Senate in 1836 and served under both Democratic and Whig majorities. During his tenure, the Secretary's office increased in size and professionalism.

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U.S. Senate Art & History site: Asbury DickinsState Department

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