Box 1
Container
Contains 116 Results:
Appointment by Republic of Texas President Sam Houston of David Rusk as Sheriff of Nacogdoches Co., 7/31/1837
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, 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:
7/31/1837
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
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The Rusk Family Letters
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David Rusk
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Appointments
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Box 1
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Republic of Texas
Resolutions from the Nacogdoches Co. Board of Commissioners of Road and Revenue appointing Sheriff David Rusk as the collector of taxes assessed for 1842 and 1843. The third resolution also charges Rusk with making payments not in excess of $200 to John Reid for work done on the courthouse. Two 12/1/1843 receipts for labor on the courthouse are affixed to the back of the document, 10/9/1843
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, 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:
10/9/1843
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
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The Rusk Family Letters
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David Rusk
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Appointments
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Box 1
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Nacogdoches County
Letter from Thomas J. Rusk at Nacogdoches to David Rusk at Clarksville, Georgia letting David know that a mail route to Nacogdoches has just been established via Fort Jessup in Louisiana and advising him on a legal matter, 8/12/1835
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, 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:
8/12/1835
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 David S. Kaufman at San Augustine to Thomas J. Rusk at Nacogdoches expressing relief that a rumor that Rusk had killed a man in a fight was untrue and inviting Rusk to his wedding in three weeks, 4/1/1841.
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4, 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:
4/1/1841.
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
/
The Rusk Family Letters
/
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 Nacogdoches to David Rusk about helping Thomas settle an execution bond with Thorn Edwards and Charles Chevallier that includes the transfer of slaves. The post script discusses the status of a Presidential appointment as Texas’ U. S. marshal, 1/11/1846
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5, 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:
1/11/1846
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
/
The Rusk Family Letters
/
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 Washington, D. C. to David Rusk at Nacogdoches repeating sentiments from his previous letter: that there will not be wars with England or Mexico and that he intends to resign at the end of the session. Rusk also writes about his declining health, 6/15/1846
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, 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:
6/15/1846
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
/
The Rusk Family Letters
/
David Rusk
/
Family correspondence
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Box 1
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Thomas J. Rusk
Letter from Thomas J. Rusk at Nacogdoches to David Rusk at Nacogdoches explaining why he was not able to visit and letting David know that he did not sell the Crunk tract of land to Robert W. Smith, 6/7/1847
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7, 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:
6/7/1847
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
/
The Rusk Family Letters
/
David Rusk
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Family correspondence
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Box 1
/
Thomas J. Rusk
Letter from Thomas J. Rusk at Washington, D. C. to David Rusk at Nacogdoches discussing probate cases from Thomas’ law practice in Nacogdoches, going to Baltimore for the Democratic National Convention, and entertaining Judge Evans on his visit to the Capitol from Texas, 5/20/1848
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8, 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:
5/20/1848
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
/
The Rusk Family Letters
/
David Rusk
/
Family correspondence
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Box 1
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Thomas J. Rusk
Letter from Thomas J. Rusk at Washington, D. C. to David Rusk at Nacogdoches stating how busy has been in the Senate. Rusk also notes the arrival of President Zachary Taylor in town, 2/28/1849
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9, 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:
2/28/1849
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
/
The Rusk Family Letters
/
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 Washington, D. C. to David Rusk at Nacogdoches detailing a bout with cholera, that nothing got done in the Senate while he was out sick, family, the positive outcomes for Texas created by the Compromise of 1850, and the absence of Sam Houston from the Senate, 1/6/1851
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 10, 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:
1/6/1851
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 Washington, D. C. to David Rusk at Nacogdoches commenting on the anticipation in the Senate for the Democratic National Convention. Rusk thinks Lewis Cass is the most popular but that his current position in the Senate will be a hindrance. Thomas is surprised by which colleagues support his candidacy, though he reiterates his refusal to accept a Presidential nomination. Rusk thinks Sam Houston is the best executive office candidate, 5/19/1852
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 11, 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:
5/19/1852
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
/
The Rusk Family Letters
/
David Rusk
/
Family correspondence
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Box 1
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Thomas J. Rusk
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
/
The Rusk Family Letters
/
David Rusk
/
Family correspondence
/
Box 1
/
Thomas J. Rusk
Letter from Thomas J. Rusk at Washington, D. C. to David Rusk at Nacogdoches concerning the Gadsden Purchase, the chance of a Pacific railroad emanating from Texas and a separate railroad bill Thomas has just authored, 2/14/1854
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, 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:
2/14/1854
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 Washington, D. C. to David Rusk at Nacogdoches describing the sectionalism in the House of Representatives culminating in the election of Nathaniel Banks Speaker of the House. The abolitionist Know-Nothing, or “Mongrel Party” as Rusk calls them, all voted for Banks while Southern members voted for William Aiken, Jr. Rusk also describes the fight between Horace Greeley and Albert Rust, 1/3/1856
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14, 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:
1/3/1856
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
/
The Rusk Family Letters
/
David Rusk
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Family correspondence
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Box 1
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Thomas J. Rusk
Power of attorney from Thomas J. Rusk to David Rusk, 3/2/1846
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15, 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:
3/2/1846
Letter from brother-in-law Nathan Dodd near Yonah Mountain, Georgia to David and Elizabeth Rusk at Nacogdoches catching them up on news for the extended Rusk family and inquiring if the conditions in Texas are good enough that he should move his family there. Dodd claims that this letter is a response to the first letter he and his wife have received from David Rusk since 1837, 9/1/1850
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18, 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:
9/1/1850
Letter from Rachel McWhorter in the Pickens District of South Carolina to her brother David Rusk at Nacogdoches shaming him for not helping to care for their mother and asking why he won’t write back. Rachel also mentions that she knows that David does not like her husband, 3/2/1859
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 19, 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:
3/2/1859
Letter from Mary Rusk Bruce in Habersham Co., Georgia to her brother David Rusk at Nacogdoches giving him an update on their siblings living across the South and telling him that their sister Rachel McWhorter and her husband are spending all the money David and Thomas are sending to their mother on themselves, 8/12/1864
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 20, 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:
8/12/1864
Note from John Rusk at Melrose to David Rusk at Nacogdoches letting his father know he will be home at Christmas, 12/15/1856
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 21, 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:
12/15/1856
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
/
The Rusk Family Letters
/
David Rusk
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Family correspondence
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Box 1
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John Rusk (son)
Note from I. C. Rusk at to his uncle David Rusk asking to borrow $15 for his trip to Austin, 10/15/1861
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 22, 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:
10/15/1861