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A Brief Study of Thomas J. Rusk, 1835-1856
Fort Hill, 20th Aug. 1845.8
Dear Sir:
I am in receipt of your letter, conveying a certified copy of a
series of resolutions of your convention, unanimously passed, ap-
probatory of the course of the late president and his administra-
tion in reference to the annexation of Texas, and communicated
by its direction.
I accept this highly honorable approval of the distinguished
body over which you presided, of the part I performed towards
the consumation of this great measure, with sincere pleasure
and gratitude.
Taken altogether it is one of the most memorable events of
our history; and I am proud to have my name associated with it.
One of its most striking circumstances is the unanimity and en-
thusiasm with which the people of Texas returned into our great
and glorious Union, in spite of every obstacle thrown in their
way, and every seduction presented to influence their decision.
It speaks a volume in favor of their intelligence and patriotism,
and is, at the same time, the highest eulogy ever pronounced in
favor of our free, popular institutions; and will be so felt through-
out the civilized world. This high evidence of the affection of
her sons to the land of their birth, and its institutions, gives as-
surance that she will shine as one of the brightest stars in our
brilliant constellation.
I avail myself of the occasion to tender to you my congratula-
tions at the high honor conferred on you by the convention, in
selecting you to preside over its deliberations. It is, indeed, a
striking, and to me, a gratifying coincidence, that an old ac-
quaintance, and law student of mine, and native of the same dis-
trict with myself should be chairman and organ of the committee
by which it was consummated.
With great respect, yours truly,
J.C. Calhoun
With Rusk's election to the United States Senate from Texas
in 1846, the acquaintance thus strikingly renewed was continued
during the next four years. Unfortunately, in the papers of
David, there is no letter telling of Rusk's first meeting with his
old friend and benefactor. In these letters, Rusk's first mention
of Calhoun is in reference to his own lack of influence with
President Polk, who was unfriendly to Calhoun. David Rusk
sought the appointment of United States marshal in the new
Federal District of Texas.
But Tom wrote, April 18, 1846, "The Democratic party are
8Niles' National Register, October 18, 1845, Vol. 69-70, p. 100.199
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