13/30 Mr.Van Zandt had almost no other opportunity to meet me or get word to me." "_Van Zandt!_ Madam, are you indeed in the camp of _all_ these different interests? Van Zandt is pleading with Mr.Calhoun that he shall take up the secretaryship. Van Zandt promises us the friendship of Texas if we will stand out for the annexation of Texas. Van Zandt promises us every effort in his power against England. |