Crockett wrote, in a strain which reveals the bitterness of his disappointment: "I am gratified that I have spoken the truth to the people of my district, regardless of the consequences.

I would not be compelled to bow down to the idol for a seat in Congress during life.

I have never known what it was to sacrifice my own judgment to gratify any party; and I have no doubt of the time being close at hand when I shall be rewarded for letting my tongue speak what my heart thinks.

I have suffered myself to be politically sacrificed to save my country from ruin and disgrace; and if I am never again elected, I will have the gratification to know that I have done my duty.

I may add, in the words of the man in the play, 'Crockett's occupation's gone.'" Two weeks after this he writes, "I confess the thorn still rankles, not so much on my own account as the nation's.