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Letter from James K. Polk to Col. Samuel H. Loughlin, 6 July 1835

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Title

Letter from James K. Polk to Col. Samuel H. Loughlin, 6 July 1835

Description

A lengthy political letter attacking John Bell for a letter he had written about Polk, which Polk feels is an effort to defeat him in his district. Feels the pro-Bank interests are involved. Asks Loughlin not to connect Bell with the Presidential election in any editorials.

Source

Filson Historical Society Manuscript Collection

Format

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Type

Identifier

Mss. C P [Presidents' Papers]

Citation

Polk, James Knox, 1795-1849, “Letter from James K. Polk to Col. Samuel H. Loughlin, 6 July 1835,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 20, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/2679.