[Letter] 1844 May 6, Columbia, [Tenn. to] Andrew J. Donaldson [sic] / James K. Polk.

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[Letter] 1844 May 6, Columbia, [Tenn. to] Andrew J. Donaldson [sic] / James K. Polk.

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Polk writes to Andrew J. Donelson (Polk misspells Donelson's name in the letter) in Nashville, Tenn., marking the letter "Confidential." The letter deals with Polk's potential nomination for the U.S. presidential election of 1844. Donelson was to be instrumental in assisting Polk secure the nomination.

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Smith College, Neilson Library

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