Lot 102
Polk, James K. -- The President Elect Gives His Itinerary to Washington For His Inauguration (1795-1849) 11th President of the United States (1845-49). Autograph letter signed as President Elect, one page, 10 x 7¾", Columbia, Tennessee, Jan. 4, 1845. To John Law (1796-1873) an Indiana judge and politician who would serve as Congressman from Indiana from 1861 to 1865. Exactly two months before his Inauguration, Polk reports on his intended itinerary to Washington and hopes that Law will accompany him. In part: "My present purpose is to leave Nashville on Monday the 3d and to reach Louisville on the 6th or 7th February. I shall be much pleased to have your company from that point to Washington, - and hope you may be able to carry out your intention to accompany me." Soiled address leaf has Law's address in Polk's hand; it is cancelled from Columbia, TEN on Jany 6, with manuscript postage. Docket reads "President Polk." Letter has normal foldsand light toning. Boldly penned and signed in Polk's neat hand. Polk was the first dark horse presidential candidate selected by a major political party. His inauguration, and that of his Vice President, George M. Dallas, took place on Tuesday, March 4, 1845. Estimate Value $1,200 - UP
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