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Polk, James K. (James Knox) (1795-1849) [Printed facsimile of Polk's signature]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.263 Author/Creator: Polk, James K. (James Knox) (1795-1849) Place Written: s.l. Type: Facsimile Date: circa 1840-1849 Pagination: 1 p. ; 4.2 x 11.3 cm. Order a Copy

Polk was United States President 1845-1849.

Polk, James Knox, 1795-1849

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