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Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 [Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of David McKittrich, master of the British Barque Envoy].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00076.03 Author/Creator: Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 15 June 1846 Pagination: 1 p. : collateral Height: 23 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

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