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Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 House Executive Documents, 23rd Congress, 1st Session. [nos. 204-349]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05324 Author/Creator: Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Book signed Date: 1834 Pagination: 1 v. Height: 24 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

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 - 4/14/1843.

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