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POLK, JAMES K.

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POLK, JAMES K.
(1795 - 1849) Eleventh President of the United States who led the country during the Mexican-American War, and secured the territories of Oregon and Washington. Unusual partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. oblong folio on vellum, Washington, Nov. 25, 1848 awarding the Certificate of Merit to Private Jacob E. Davis for distinguished service at the Battle of Molino del Rey during the Mexican War. Countersigned by WILLIAM MARCY as Secretary of War. Usual folds, signature and engrossment a tad light, otherwise very good. Simply framed. Not examined out of frame.