Handwritten endorsement, signed as president, 'J.K.P.,' dated May 27, 1846, written on the reverse of the second integral page of a letter written to Polk by Pastor John C. Smith. Smith writes, in part: 'The Rev. Mr. Chambers of Philadelphia presented you with two letters from gentlemen of distinction asking the appointment of his stepson…as Assistant Surgeon in the U S Army. Other letters of recommendation from equally high sources have been handed to Surgeon Genl Lawson, Secretaries Buchanan and Marcy …' On the reverse of the second page Polk writes: 'Referred to the Surgeon General of U.S. Army, May 27, 1846, J.K.P.' In fine condition, with expected folds, with a horizontal fold directly above signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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