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Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 [Propositions for peace. Message from the President of the United States]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.127 Author/Creator: Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: February 11, 1848 Pagination: 22 p. : Height: 22.4 cm, Width: 14 cm Order a Copy

Regarding a lack of correspondence from Mexican authorities and commissioners for a treaty of peace. HED 40, Tutorow 1694.

Polk, James Knox, 1795-1849

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