Texas A&M University
Sons of Dewitt Colony: Thomas Jefferson Rusk
Use this site to learn about the life and accomplishments of Thomas J. Rusk (1803-1857). Rusk's Secretary of War Report on the Battle of San Jacinto is also included here.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: Thomas Rusk
Thomas Rusk's Oath of Citizenship, Report from San Jacinto, and Letter on the 1850 Boundary Compromise are found here. You will see a picture of the original document, and a typed translation.
San Jacinto Museum of History
San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Thomas Rusk
Here is a short biography from the San Jacinto Museum about Thomas Rusk, his early life, actions in the Battle of Jacinto, and his later life.
San Jacinto Museum of History
San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field
This part of the San Jacinto Museum website gives brief biographies of commanders on both the Mexican and Texian side of the Battle of San Jacinto. There are links for additional information.
Son of the South
Son of the South: Presidents of the Republic of Texas
Short biographies of each of the presidents of the Republic of Texas, as well as five leading figures in the Republic.