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29th Congress 1st Session Doc. No. 195 House of Represenatives Executive

GLC03776.27

Chickasaw Indians

29th Congress 1st Session Doc. No. 190 House of Represenatives Executive

GLC03776.29

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Creek and Seminole Tribes of Indians

Typed date of March 6 has been crossed out and changed to July 18

GLC04099.09

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Pillager Band Of Chippewa Indians

GLC04099.10

to Gov. William C. Bouck of New York

Concerning his election campaign policy, feeling that it is "wrong... for a candidate... to engage personally in the contest." Also mentions the tariff and Texas. Bouck was governor of New York. One bust engraving of James K. Polk included.

GLC01745

to John Francis Hamtramck Claiborne

Advises that he had communicated Claiborne's wishes to A. V. Breur of the House of Representatives and believes he will give the matter proper attention. Comments on the Whig dominance in the state of Tennessee, "...Tennessee cannot long continue to...

GLC01892

House Executive Documents, 23rd Congress, 1st Session. [nos. 204-349]

Very thick (24 x 15 x 7 cm.). Various paginations. Includes Bank of US, report of Lt. Allen and H.B. Schoolcraft on their exploratory expedition to the Northwest Indians in 1832 (with map). With 43 p. index. Vol. 4, Ser. No. 257. 3/24/1834 - 4/14...

GLC05324

Register of debates in Congress: Volume IX.

Published in Washington D.C. by Gales and Seaton. Signed by James K. Polk while a Tennessee Congressman. Includes debates on reduction of duties, public lands and import tariffs, nullification, debate of Jackson's proclamation, Calhoun's...

GLC05514

Bound collection of 45 Congressional speeches of various people

Bound volume of printed speeches from Congress signed on the front pastedown by James K. Polk. Most pamphlets have been printed at Washington by Blair and Rives. This bound volume of printed speeches from Congress is signed on the front pastedown...

GLC05598

Pardon of Edward King (c/s James Buchanan)

Convicted of transferring forged papers to the treasury in exchange for money

GLC06868.03

Pardon of Francis Bassach (c/s James Buchanan)

c/s James Buchanan. Bassach was known as "alias William Mallett" and had been convicted of "assault on the high seas."

GLC06936

[Endorsement securing midshipman's commission]

In response to Henry Horn's third party request for a naval position for R. Manley. Forwarded to Secretary of the Navy John Young Mason

GLC00496.169

[Printed facsimile of Polk's signature]

GLC00496.263

to unknown

Gives the county official voting results for electoral candidates Martin Van Buren and Hugh L. White. The votes were 1695 to 1200 respectively.

GLC00655.06

Authority to affix the seal attesting to Alabama Act

GLC07761

[Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo]

Message of the President of the United States, James K. Polk, including all correspondence with Secretary of State James Buchanan regarding peace negotiations with Mexico. Includes treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed 2 February 1848. Bound...

GLC08640

Pardon of John Paterson, John Smith & Peter Johnson, convicted of larceny on high seas.

Convicted of larceny on high seas; sentenced to 4 months imprisonment and a fine of $30 each. Pardoned after serving prison sentence, as "they are seafaring men, dependent upon their monthly wages for support, have no property, and are wholly unable...

GLC04470

[Remitting sentence of Daniel Linkins and Augustus Lucas, who had attempted to assist a prisoner escape].

Countersigned by Secretary of State James Buchanan. Linkins and Lucas had both been sentenced to serve 20 days in prison and pay a $50 fine. Following Lucas' release from prison, Polk decided to also pardon Linkins. 1 black and white bust engraving...

GLC04553

[Commission of Thomas A. Brady as first lieutenant in Marine Corps]

This document is a record of the commission of Thomas A. Brady as first lieutenant in the Marine Corps. Signed by JAmes K. Polk as President and countersigned by J. Mason as Secretary of the Navy. The document is set with engravings t the top and...

GLC04619.04

Certificate of Merit

This document is a certificate of merit for Private Balser Horn, it is signed by James K. Polk as President and countersigned by William L. Marcy as Secretary of War. Private Balser Horn performed with distinguished service during the Battle of Cerro...

GLC04675.15

to George M. Dallas re: patronage appointments and constitutional question

Written to his Vice-President. Discusses patronage appointments and research on a constitutional question, with reference to Madison's papers.

GLC04928

[Pardon of Edward Sheehy for assault].

Countersigned by Secretary of State James Buchanan. The pardon orders Sheehy to pay a fine and costs of $23.

GLC05090

to Andrew Kincannon

In his letter, James K. Polk informs that he cannot give a reliable opinion on Kincannon's congressional run though he feels he made a respectable showing. Mentions recommendations being forwarded from the Choctaw Agency West after the death of...

GLC00129

Message from the President [disbound]

GLC08703