James K. Polk Note
In a September 5, 1846 note, President James K. Polk announces the assignment of Lieutenant Thomas Brounell to inspection duty for steam ships that the government contracted through Edward Mills for mail carrying.
Dates
- 1846 September 5
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
In a September 5, 1846 note, President James K. Polk announces the assignment of Lieutenant Thomas Brounell to inspection duty for steam ships that the government contracted through Edward Mills for mail carrying.
Biographical/Historical Note
James K. Polk (1795-1849) served seven terms in Congress (1825-1839), one term as governor of Tennessee (1839-1841), and one term as U. S. President (1845-1849).Polk was born November 2, 1795 in Pineville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and died June 15, 1849 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
This collection was purchased by Special Collections in March 2004.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository