Waddy Thompson letter, 1848 Jan. 14.

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

Waddy Thompson letter, 1848 Jan. 14.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/244566435

Letter written by Waddy Thompson requesting a correction be made to a published article about the extent of Thompson's support for the policies of President Polk's administration.

1 item.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7133088

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

Related Entities

There are 2 Entities related to this resource.

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

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6096vcg (person)

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...

Thompson, Waddy, 1798-1868

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6g73ds0 (person)

Waddy Thompson, a member of the Whig party of South Carolina, served in the state legislature, U. S. Congress, and as Minister to Mexico. From the description of Waddy Thompson letter, 1848 Jan. 14. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 244566435 South Carolina politician; United States minister to Mexico, 1842-1844. From the description of Waddy Thompson papers, 1823-1851 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 23304922 American lawyer, politician...