Correspondence of James K. Polk, Vol. 9: January-June 1845 Volume 9

by James K. Polk

In the second half of 1845 the focus of Polk's correspondence shifted from those issues relating to the formation of his administration and distribution of part patronage to those that would give shape and consequence to his presidency: the admission of Texas, preparation for its defense, restoration of diplomatic relations with Mexico, and termination of joint occupancy of the Oregon Country. For the most part the incoming letters tended to urge...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0870499475
• ISBN13: 9780870499470
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: Univ Tennessee Press
• Length: 648 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.4" x 9.5"