The life and writings of Rufus CBurleson, DD., LLD., containing a biography of DrBurleson by HonHarry Hayens; . for work. One other statement, and letter will show the breadth ofDr. Burlesons interest in the cause of education. He wasPresident of a denominational school, but felt the keenest in-terest in the schools of all other churches, and rendered themaid and encouragement, rather than treating them as competi-tors and rivals, as the following communication will show: Add-Ban Christian University, Hermoson, Texas, Nov. 24th, R. C. Burleson, Waco, Texas: Honored Sir :—I am told tha
The life and writings of Rufus CBurleson, DD., LLD., containing a biography of DrBurleson by HonHarry Hayens; . for work. One other statement, and letter will show the breadth ofDr. Burlesons interest in the cause of education. He wasPresident of a denominational school, but felt the keenest in-terest in the schools of all other churches, and rendered themaid and encouragement, rather than treating them as competi-tors and rivals, as the following communication will show: Add-Ban Christian University, Hermoson, Texas, Nov. 24th, R. C. Burleson, Waco, Texas: Honored Sir :—I am told that Add-Ban has heretoforehad the pleasure and honor of your presence on all publicoccasions of special interest. I take this means of assuring you Dr. Rufus C. Burleson. 401 of our hearty appreciation of your interest in our welfare, andin behalf of Add-Ran Christian University. I cordially inviteyou to be with us on Thanksgiving day. Our program con-sists of a Thanksgiving service, dinner, and dedication of ournew building at 3:30 p. m. Most respectfully and cordially yours, E. C. SNOW, Chairman 26 402 The Life and Writings of CHAPTER XLVII. Resolution of the East Texas Convention October 12th,1867—Organization of the Baptist General Asso-ciation of Texas July 17th, 1868—Gen. James , of Waco, Elected President—R. C. Burle-son, Corresponding Secretary — Gen. Joseph , Chairman of Committee to Remodel Consti-tution—Dr. Burleson Moves to Send FraternalDelegates to State Convention — Dr. BurlesonElected Corresponding Secretary for the EourthTime. Q JST the 12th of October, 1867, the Baptist ConventionmniiJ of East Texas, assembled in a special session inBffliTiJ Tyler, at which time a resolution was introduced,debated and adopted, changing the name of that body to theBaptist General Association of Texas. The matter had beenpreviously canvassed among the churches, associations andindividuals composing the East Texas Convention, and thequesti
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