Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 [Endorsement securing midshipman's commission]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.130 Author/Creator: Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph endorsement signed Date: 14 June 1847 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
In response to J.B. Blake's third party request for a naval position. Forwarded to Secretary of the Navy John Young Mason.
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