Message From The President To Congress At The Commencement Of The First Session Of The 30Th Congress United States

1847 TEXAS Mexico War 1ed President James Polk Mexican Battle MAPS California An enormous 1847 first edition printing of Message from the President a collection of speeches, American documents, charts, Army maps, soldier letters and correspondence, and much more! Written during the presidency of James K Polk and the Mexican-American War, this huge tome contains battle reports and the effects of the war on the United States itself. The maps found in this book make it highly desirable and valuable the maps of battles in California and New Mexico are especially interesting. Item number: #24884 Price: $950 United States Message from the President to Congress at the commencement of the first session of the 30th Congress Washington: Printed by Wendell and Van B., 1847. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete o 1369, [1], 249, [1] o 16 folding maps o 5 folding charts References: Sabin 48113; Graff 1344. Wagner-Camp 133 Provenance: Handwritten o Thos. A. Harris Thomas Alexander Harris (1826 1895), a United States Army officer at the end of the Mexican American War and a Missouri State Guard (Confederate) brigadier general during the early months of the American Civil War. He then became a prominent Confederate politician, serving in the First Confederate Congress from 1861 to 1864. Among other occupations, he was a Missouri State Representative before the Civil War and a Kentucky State Representative in 1885 1886. o Hon. John Jameson of Missouri John Jameson (March 6, 1802 January 24, 1857) was an American farmer, lawyer, and politician from Fulton, Missouri. He served as a captain in the militia during the Black Hawk War between April and August 1832. He also held several local offices including member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 1830 to 1836 and the Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives from 1834 to 1836; he also served in Congress for 3 nonconsecutive years. o Jno. E. Schley, Esq. Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~9in X 5.75in (23cm x 14.5cm) Very rare and desirable Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 24884 Photos available upon request.