Notebook, 1845.

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Notebook, 1845.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/191259356

This notebook contains copies of petitions and letters of recommendation for the reinstatement of French, written to President James Knox Polk (1795-1849) and Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft (1800-1891). These recommendations occasionally state French's political convictions. There are also a few letters of introductions written for French for a business trip to Washington, D.C. Enclosed in the notebook is a newspaper article mentioning French.

1 folder (1 vol. (60 leaves, 29 blank); 3 items)

Gadsden Public Library

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Gadsden Public Library

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Bancroft, George, 1800-1891

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George Bancroft was an American historian and statesman, and an active promoter of secondary education both in his home state and at the national level. As U. S. Secretary of the Navy under James K. Polk, Bancroft established the Naval Academy at Annapolis and later served as U.S. Minister to Great Britain (1846-1849), Prussia (1867-1871), and the German Empire (1871-1874). He is best remembered however for his 10-volume History of the United States, a work which fellow historian Leop...

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...

French, Rodney, approximately 1802-1882

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Rodney French (1802?-1882) was a merchant and mayor, 1853 to 1854, of New Bedford, Mass. In 1843, he was collector of customs, served for three months and was then dismissed from office. From the description of Notebook, 1845. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259356 ...