Letter, 6 December 1847.

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Letter, 6 December 1847.

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Letter to President James K. Polk asking for a commission in the United States Army. Describes his service record during the Mexican War and makes note of a personal reference by General William Pilcher.

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Pope, John Dozier.

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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...