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Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 to George M. Dallas re: patronage appointments and constitutional question

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04928 Author/Creator: Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1846/10/31 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

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

Polk, James Knox, 1795-1849

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