Manuscripts

James K. Polk notes regarding annexation of Texas

Description: Autograph draft. (2 pages)
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1845?
Call number: HM 28830
Creator: Polk, James K (1795-1849)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from Mrs. James W. Fertig, 1949.
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Associated people: Bagby, Arthur P. (1794-1858.); Ritchie, Thomas, (1778-1854.); Walker, Robert J. (1801-1869,); Wilson, James Grant, (1832-1914,)
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