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Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1795-11-02 - 1849-06-15

Occupations

Places

Languages Used

  • English

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from L. Conger and W. B. Conger to Joseph Lund, 1848 May 14

 Item
Identifier: A2015-044
Content Description

This letter written by L. Conger and W.B. Conger, the Vice Grand and Noble Grand of Sodus Lodge, No. 338, Independent order of Odd Fellows, to their mother describes the death and funeral of Bezaleel F. Cleveland, a revered Odd Fellow and the founding Noble Grand of Sodus Lodge, No. 338. Cleveland had died of typhoid fever, which had swept Martville, N.Y., in 1848. The two men describe conditions at Martville and make comments regarding James K. Polk’s reelection chances.

Dates: 1848 May 14

Letter from President James K. Polk to Minister George Bancroft, 1847 June 19

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Identifier: A1974-002-034
Abstract

Letter from President James K. Polk to Minister George Bancroft. Dated June 19, 1847. President James K. Polk writes a letter of introduction for the Sharps, two young Kentuckians on a trip to London.

Dates: 1847 June 19