Box 1
Container
Contains 5 Results:
Letter from Thomas J. Rusk near Dallas to David Rusk at Nacogdoches documenting Thomas’ circuitous trip to Austin by way of Henderson, Tyler and Dallas. Rusk gave speeches and advocated for a state road. He also comments on the development of the Tyler-Dallas region since his last visit in 1838, 9/12/1853
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12, Item: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The majority of this collection consists of accounts, bills, advertising circulars, county records, correspondence, notes, postcards, promissory notes, and receipts addressed to David Rusk or his son John Rusk.
This collection will have appeal for both the casual observer and the serious historian or researcher. Documents deserving special consideration in the collection include:
• Letters (60) between Texas’ first U.S. Senator, Thomas J. Rusk, and his younger brother...
Dates:
9/12/1853
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
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The Rusk Family Letters
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David Rusk
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Family correspondence
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Box 1
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Thomas J. Rusk
Letter from Thomas J. Rusk at Cross Timbers to David Rusk at Nacogdoches explaining his plans to travel with a small military escort to Texas’ frontier forts and make his way as far as he can towards El Paso until he has to turn back to get to Austin in time to talk about his road plan. Thomas reminds David that Cross Timbers was where he camped in 1838 for raids on the Kickapoos and Caddos. Rusk also comments that the grasslands west of Dallas are perfect for raising cattle, 9/16/1853
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12, Item: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The majority of this collection consists of accounts, bills, advertising circulars, county records, correspondence, notes, postcards, promissory notes, and receipts addressed to David Rusk or his son John Rusk.
This collection will have appeal for both the casual observer and the serious historian or researcher. Documents deserving special consideration in the collection include:
• Letters (60) between Texas’ first U.S. Senator, Thomas J. Rusk, and his younger brother...
Dates:
9/16/1853
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
/
The Rusk Family Letters
/
David Rusk
/
Family correspondence
/
Box 1
/
Thomas J. Rusk
Letter from Thomas J. Rusk at Fort Belknap to David Rusk at Nacogdoches letting David know his travel plans. Thomas writes that he has hired several Caddo to help guide his party to Fort Phantom Hill and that he hopes to then travel even further west to find and spend some time with Indian Agent Robert Neighbors, 9/28/1853
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12, Item: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The majority of this collection consists of accounts, bills, advertising circulars, county records, correspondence, notes, postcards, promissory notes, and receipts addressed to David Rusk or his son John Rusk.
This collection will have appeal for both the casual observer and the serious historian or researcher. Documents deserving special consideration in the collection include:
• Letters (60) between Texas’ first U.S. Senator, Thomas J. Rusk, and his younger brother...
Dates:
9/28/1853
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
/
The Rusk Family Letters
/
David Rusk
/
Family correspondence
/
Box 1
/
Thomas J. Rusk
Letter from Thomas J. Rusk at Fort Phantom Hill to David Rusk at Nacogdoches recounting a pair of Comanche raids in that area and a meeting that Rusk had with the Comanche. Rusk writes they are “a miserable set of beings” and close to starvation. He also notes that the land between Fort Belknap and Fort Phantom Hill is the best he’s ever seen, 10/8/1853
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12, Item: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The majority of this collection consists of accounts, bills, advertising circulars, county records, correspondence, notes, postcards, promissory notes, and receipts addressed to David Rusk or his son John Rusk.
This collection will have appeal for both the casual observer and the serious historian or researcher. Documents deserving special consideration in the collection include:
• Letters (60) between Texas’ first U.S. Senator, Thomas J. Rusk, and his younger brother...
Dates:
10/8/1853
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
/
The Rusk Family Letters
/
David Rusk
/
Family correspondence
/
Box 1
/
Thomas J. Rusk
Thomas J. Rusk, 1853
File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The majority of this collection consists of accounts, bills, advertising circulars, county records, correspondence, notes, postcards, promissory notes, and receipts addressed to David Rusk or his son John Rusk.
This collection will have appeal for both the casual observer and the serious historian or researcher. Documents deserving special consideration in the collection include:
• Letters (60) between Texas’ first U.S. Senator, Thomas J. Rusk, and his younger brother...
Dates:
1853
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
/
The Rusk Family Letters
/
David Rusk
/
Family correspondence
/
Box 1
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