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to Alfred E. Burr

Asks Burr to write a letter to Thomas J. Rusk, even though he had previously asked Gideon Welles to do so. Also asks Burr to send him the "piece you spoke of in the Times, the Santa Anna letter, and the last 'Times'."

GLC02925.14

to Col. Thomas William Ward

Letter written to Ward, Commissioner of the General Land Office. Rusk looks forward to a settlement of the "archive war" and the question of a capital. Also, discusses the location of the seat of government.

GLC01780

to Thomas Ward re: orders to prepare for action in face of enemy approach

GLC02145.25

to Thomas Ward re: attempts of Columbia to have Ward removed as U.S. Consul

GLC02145.40

to Thomas Ward re: inability to write

GLC02145.54

to Thomas Ward re: building a railroad through Texas

GLC02145.39

to Thomas Ward re: orders Ward and his command to headquarters

GLC02145.38

to Thomas Ward re: possible war with Spain

GLC02145.52

to Thomas Ward re: granting leave of absense from his post in Panama

GLC02145.53

to Thomas Ward re: congratulations on Ward's appointment as consul to Panama

Also mentions possibility of running a Pacific railroad through Texas

GLC02145.37