ALS, 1844 December 17 : Washington City (i.e. D.C.) to John A. Rogers.

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ALS, 1844 December 17 : Washington City (i.e. D.C.) to John A. Rogers.

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Congress will probably postpone vote on the annexation of Texas. President Jones of Texas opposes annexation, but Pres. Polk will probably go for the measure once he is in office. Rogers believes U.S. would have a war with Mexico if Texas is annexed. Is considering purchasing land in Mexico.

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Haverford College Library

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Jones, Anson, 1798-1858

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Rogers, John A., 1967-

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The writer of this letter is father of the recipient. Jones was President of the Republic of Texas from September 1844 to February 1846. From the description of ALS, 1844 December 17 : Washington City (i.e. D.C.) to John A. Rogers. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 25571344 ...

Rogers, John A., Son.

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