An appeal to the president of the United States, 1846.

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An appeal to the president of the United States, 1846.

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Handwritten copy of a letter appealing to the president of the United States, James K. Polk. The item was copied in 1890, but the original was dated 1 June 1846. The letter states that the Mormons have been persecuted and appealed for aid. It is believed that Polk's call for volunteers to fight in the war with Mexico was an answer to this request. The "Mormon Battalion" was formed in consequence.

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Harold B. Lee Library

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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...

Little, James C. (Jesse Carter), 1815-1893.

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Mormon Church leader and pioneer. Little was the president of the Eastern States Mission of the Mormon Church and was acting as a special agent for the church at the time the letter was written. From the description of An appeal to the president of the United States, 1846. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122550682 ...