The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849

The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849

Author: James Knox Polk

Publisher: Franklin Classics

Published: 2018-10-08

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13: 9780341800149

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The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 To 1849

The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 To 1849

Author: James Knox Polk

Publisher:

Published: 2015-06-28

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 9781504202671

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Hardcover reprint of the original 1910 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Polk, James K. (James Knox). The Diary Of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 To 1849. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Polk, James K. (James Knox). The Diary Of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 To 1849, . Chicago, A. C. Mcclurg & Co., 1910. Subject: Mexican War, 1846-1848


DIARY OF JAMES K POLK DURING H

DIARY OF JAMES K POLK DURING H

Author: James K. (James Knox) 1795-1849 Polk

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2016-08-25

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 9781361822555

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The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849

The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849

Author: James K Polk

Publisher: Andesite Press

Published: 2015-08-11

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 9781296736620

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The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849; Now First Printed from the Original Manuscript in the Collections of the Chicago Histo

The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849; Now First Printed from the Original Manuscript in the Collections of the Chicago Histo

Author: James K Polk

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9781230386218

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 edition. Excerpt: ... in the evening. I told him to inform them that I would accompany them at such hour on to-morrow as they might designate. He returned and informed me that 9 O'Clock in the morning had been appointed by the Regents. This was reception evening. A number of persons called, and among them the Vice President of the U. S., Senator Evans1 of Maine, Mr. Choate2 of Mass., Hon. R. Rush of Phila., and Hon. Mr. Pennybacker of Va., Regents of the Smithsonian Institute. Wednesday, Qth September, 1846.-- At 9 O'clock this morning, accompanied by the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of War, & the Atto. Gen'l, I rode out in my carriage to meet the Regents of the Smithsonian Institute on the Public grounds lying West of the Capitol and South of the President's House, with a view to locate the site of that Institution. I met the Regents on the grounds, and spent nearly an hour with them on foot in examining the grounds. Opinions were freely expressed. The most elevated ground and, as I think, the most eligible site lies between 12th & 14th Street containing about 32 acres. If more space be required the ground West of 14th Street may be added, which contains about 45 acres. If this be added the whole area would contain about 77 acres. Most of the Regents expressed a preference for this location. Mr. W. W. Seaton, the Mayor of Washington, who is ex officio one of the Regents, earnestly urged that the location should be made West of 12th Street & between that street and the Capitol grounds. This is a lower situation than that West of it, and in no sense, as it strikes me, so eligible. I have heard from private sources that the property holders in the vicinity of the Centre market were exceedingly anxious for their private benefit to have the location...