Item 32: Letter by J[oseph] Knox Walker to Miss [Sarah Hollenback] Cist, 1848 April 20, with Autograph of James K. Polk, [ca. 1848 April 20]
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 32
Dates
- Created: [ca. 1848 April 20]
Creator
- Walker, Joseph Knox, Col., 1818-1863 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Note and Autograph
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
6 ⅝ in. x 4 ⅛ in.
Description:
The following item depicts a letter by Joseph Knox Walker to Miss Sarah Hollenback Cist, dated April 20, 1848. In the letter, he writes that he is pleased to send her the autograph of James K. Polk, the 11th president of the United States. Joseph Knox Walker is the nephew of the president, who also served as his private secretary.
Transcription:
James K. Polk {signature of Polk}
Handwriting of Joseph Knox Walker:
I have pleasure in presenting Miss. Cist with the autograph of the President as requested. J. Knox Walker April 20. 1848.
Handwriting of Joseph Knox Walker:
I have pleasure in presenting Miss. Cist with the autograph of the President as requested. J. Knox Walker April 20. 1848.
Creator
- Walker, Joseph Knox, Col., 1818-1863 (Person)
Repository Details
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570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu