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Address leaf

to Henry Harn

circa 14 May 1845

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Docketed address leaf from President Polk to Harn in Philadelphia. States "President Polk Recd May 14th 1845."

GLC03481.06
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Photograph

Tomb of Ex-President Polk, Nashville, Tenn.

1861-1865 ca.

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher.

GLC05137.051
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Autograph letter signed

to Samuel Laughlin

23 August 1844

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Mentions some proofs Edwin Polk obtained to be added to a publication about Ezekial Polk (James K. Polk's grandfather) and his service in the Revolutionary War. Advises that this be done soon. Asks when the full report of the proceedings of the...

GLC02496
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Autograph endorsement signed

[Endorsement securing midshipman's commission]

14 June 1847

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

In response to J.B. Blake's third party request for a naval position. Forwarded to Secretary of the Navy John Young Mason.

GLC00496.130
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Document signed

Authority to affix the seal to pardon of William F. Sterling, convicted of counterfeiting.

circa 1846

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Sterling was convicted of passing counterfeit coin. Pardon framed with counterfeit coins and "fool's gold." One bust engraving of James K. Polk included as collateral.

GLC01980

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