Lot 82
Polk, James K. Excellent ALS as President and thus quite rare. Matted and framed with a steel engraving of Polk. Overall size 11 x 18". 11th President of the United States, 1845-1849.
Autograph Letter Signed as President. One page, octavo, Washington D.C. April 23, 1847 to William Marcy, Secretary of War, regarding General Winfield Scott and the Battle of Vera Cruz. In full:
"Dear Sir,
Will you send to me General Scott's test dispatch and also such (?) of the Reports of Subordinant Commanders concerning the aplications [sic] of the army before Vera Cruz, as they do not appear in the lexicon of this manuscript. - If you have received any dispatches from California send them also….
Estimated Value $3,500-UP.
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