Letter from Thomas J. Rusk at Nacogdoches to his father-in-law General Benjamin Cleveland describing the town of Nacogdoches, agricultural prospects and how he is settling with McLaughlin over the latter’s debt. Rusk reassures Cleveland that his daughter’s needs, as well as Thomas’ business affairs, are in the capable hands of his brother David Rusk back in Georgia, c.2/1835, Box: 2, Folder: 116, Item: 2. The Rusk Family Letters, A-0030. East Texas Research Center. https://archives.sfasu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/99773 Accessed October 06, 2026.