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Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 to Henry Harn

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03481.06 Author/Creator: Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Place Written: s.l. Type: Address leaf Date: circa 14 May 1845 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

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

Polk, James Knox, 1795-1849
Harn, Henry, fl. 1845

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