Collection: US President James Knox Polk letter
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Description
Two-page letter from James Knox Polk in Washington to Abbott Lawrence in Boston, telling him that he has received Ticknor's letter who inquires on behalf of Maria Edgeworth to Ireland about Polk's Irish relatives. Includes October 13, 1848 George Ticknor to Abbot Lawrence, authograph of President Polk, Jan. 12, 1841 and an engraving of Polk by H.B. Hall from a painting after Healey.
Dates
- 1848-11-22
Creator
- Polk, James Knox, 1795-1849 (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.
Extent
.01 linear ft. (1 envelope) ; 25 cm
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
In English.
General
Polk Family, Maria Edgworth (1767-1849), Abbott Lawrence (1792-1855), George Ticknor (1791-1871)
Creator
- Polk, James Knox, 1795-1849 (Author, Person)
- Lawrence, Abbott, 1792-1855 (Recipient, Person)
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