Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 to John Y. Mason
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00094 Author/Creator: Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 21, 1846 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Discusses boats for crossing the Rio Grande. Asks Secretary of the Navy Mason to introduce Captain Napoleon Harrison to Colonel Abert, with whom Harrison wishes to discuss the boats.
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