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{POLK Letters: June 4, 1840}

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1840,

June 4

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Bishop Polk, Ashwood, to his mother, Mrs. Sarah Polk, re: his arrival home
a month ago and his pleasure in his home; informing her that Lucius is
looking after her affairs in the Western Districts - other family matters;
deaths among the Negroes;Bishop Otey's arrival from his northern trip and
his collection of $3,000 for the School which is now flourishing - more about
the school; his visit in Nashville and passing an evening with Gov. Polk and
Gen. Jackson; mentioning other friends; advising her to put some of her
property in Lucius' hands. 3 pp. (1 typed copy).