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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02496 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1844 |
| Title | James K. Polk to Samuel Laughlin |
| Date | 23 August 1844 |
| Author | Polk, James K. (James Knox) (1795-1849) |
| Recipient | Laughlin, Samuel |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Mentions some proofs Edwin Polk obtained to be added to a publication about Ezekial Polk (James K. Polk's grandfather) and his service in the Revolutionary War. Advises that this be done soon. Asks when the full report of the proceedings of the convention will appear in the paper. Discusses the amount of space being devoted to political news in a certain newspaper. Offers advice and encouragement to Laughlin as a political supporter, "Defend briefly when necessary, but keep up the attack ... " Marked private at top of first page. Addressed to Laughlin in Tennessee. |
| Subjects | President Revolutionary War Children and Family Genealogy Literature and Language Arts Printing Politics Election Government and Civics Journalism |
| People | Polk, James K. (James Knox) (1795-1849) Laughlin, Samuel Harvey (1796-1850) Polk, Ezekiel (1747-1824) |
| Place written | Columbia, Tennessee |
| Theme | The American Revolution; The Presidency; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |