James K. Polk papers, 1775-1891

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James K. Polk papers, 1775-1891

1775-1891 (bulk 1830-1849)

https://lccn.loc.gov/mm73036509

United States president, Speaker of the House and representative from Tennessee, and governor of Tennessee. General correspondence, presidential letter books, diaries, account and memorandum books, drafts and copies of speeches and messages, family papers, financial and legal papers, and printed matter relating primarily to Polk's political career in Tennessee and on the national level.

20,500 items ; 155 containers plus 20 oversize ; 39 linear feet ; 67 microfilm reels

eng, Latn

Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 11628896

Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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White, John, 1802-1845

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