History of the Polk AdministrationG.P. Putnam, 1850 - 512 pages |
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... , which for startling incidents , bold and comprehen- sive policy , and grand and successful design , stands unrivalled upon the pages of American history . CONTENTS CHAPTER I. Early History of James K. Polk . iv PREFACE .
... , which for startling incidents , bold and comprehen- sive policy , and grand and successful design , stands unrivalled upon the pages of American history . CONTENTS CHAPTER I. Early History of James K. Polk . iv PREFACE .
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... Americans.- Course pursued by the opposition members of Congress . - Assault upon the foreign policy of Mr. Polk . 111 CHAPTER VII . Forward movement of the American troops . - The number and discipline of the American army . - General ...
... Americans.- Course pursued by the opposition members of Congress . - Assault upon the foreign policy of Mr. Polk . 111 CHAPTER VII . Forward movement of the American troops . - The number and discipline of the American army . - General ...
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... Americans . - Appointment of Mr. Trist as Commissioner to Mexico . - Puebla is surrendered to General Worth . Arrival of reinforcements from the United States . - The American army enter the Valley of Mexico . 187 - CHAPTER IX . Battle ...
... Americans . - Appointment of Mr. Trist as Commissioner to Mexico . - Puebla is surrendered to General Worth . Arrival of reinforcements from the United States . - The American army enter the Valley of Mexico . 187 - CHAPTER IX . Battle ...
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... American people . Accusations were made by each party against the other , of un- fairness in conducting the canvass . It was asserted by the whigs , that the northern democracy touched lightly upon the question of annexation , and in ...
... American people . Accusations were made by each party against the other , of un- fairness in conducting the canvass . It was asserted by the whigs , that the northern democracy touched lightly upon the question of annexation , and in ...
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... American Confederacy from the fright- ful horrors which must flow from its dissolution . The difficult and delicate duty now devolved upon Mr. Polk of selecting his cabinet , and upon a wise choice of those persons much of the popu ...
... American Confederacy from the fright- ful horrors which must flow from its dissolution . The difficult and delicate duty now devolved upon Mr. Polk of selecting his cabinet , and upon a wise choice of those persons much of the popu ...
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