James K. Polk Letter
This collection includes a letter written by James K. Polk to an unmarked recipient. It is dated December 26, 1829 from "Washington City."
Dates
- 1829 December 26
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection includes a letter written by James K. Polk to an unmarked recipient. It is dated December 26, 1829 from "Washington City."
Biographical/Historical Note
James Knox Polk was the 11th president of the United States, serving 1845-1849. He also was the 9th Governor of Tennessee (1839-1841) and the 13th speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1835-1839). Polk was born November 2, 1795 in Pineville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and died June 15, 1849 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
Arrangement
This collection is in a single folder.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository