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Lot #22
James K. Polk

Polk requests his Secretary of the Treasury to withhold a commission

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Polk requests his Secretary of the Treasury to withhold a commission

ALS as president, one page, 8 x 10, August 2, 1845. Letter to Secretary of the Treasury Robert J. Walker, in full: "Will you do me the favour to withhold the commission signed by me to day—for John A. Langdon, Receiver of Public Moneys—at Kaskaskia—in Illinois. Facts have come to my knowledge which makes it proper for me to re-examine the case." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #560 - Ended July 10, 2019





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