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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. Partly-printed D.S. as President 1p. folio, Washington, May 11, 1848, an ornate military appointment of Samuel E. Cargill as "...Second Lieutenant in the Eleventh Regiment of Infantry...". Co-signed by W. L. MARCY as Secretary of War. The usual folds, else very clean and near fine condition. Along with a partly-printed L.S. 1p. 4to., Washington, June 1, 1848, from Adjutant General W. G. FREEMAN, sending the commission. Two pieces.