Diary, 1844-1845.

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Diary, 1844-1845.

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Diary, 1844 Nov. 26 - 1845 July 24, concerning Murrell's trip through Ala. and the eastern coast to Newport, R.I. He mentions leaving Mobile, Ala. for arrival at Coffeeville, Ala. On the way to Montgomery, Murrell passes Lowndes and Marengo counties and remarks that a large quantity of cotton is shipped from there. At Pleasant Hill, Murrell mentions a democratic meeting congratulating Polk on being elected President. While in Charleston, N.C., Murrell noticed that the streets were narrow, dirty, and muddy. The houses were also badly kept. At Wilmington, N.C., Murrell comments that large quantities of pitch, tar, and turpentine were exported. Newport, R.I. was an amazement for Murrell. He was amazed at the snow and disappointed with the constant rain and cloudiness. Most of the time, he talks of attending school, studying Latin, and going to worship at a Roman Catholic church.

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Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

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James Knox Polk followed a career path which was blazed by Andrew Jackson. Both men hailed from southwestern North Carolina. Both migrated to Tennessee, where they practiced law and entered politics, and both were elected president of the United States. As similar as their paths were, James Polk was a different personality from his fiery predecessor. His life and career were marked by a relentless pursuit of his goals instead of the dramatic aura that perpetually surrounded Jackson. The effect...

Murrell, J.C.

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