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| Creator: | Walker, Robert J. (Robert John), 1801-1869. |
| Title: | Robert J. Walker Correspondence |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1845-1849 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | American economist and statesman, Secretary of the Treasury. Incoming correspondence concerning customs, duties, and other matters. Two letters relate to incidents stemming from Texas' recent admission into the Union. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Robert John Walker (1801-1869) was an American economist and statesman. He was a United States Senator from Mississippi (1835-1845) and Secretary of the Treasury under President Polk, from 1845-1849.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Robert J. Walker Correspondence consists of incoming correspondence concerning customs, duties, and other matters. Two letters (1846) relate to incidents stemming from Texas' recent admission into the Union.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Robert J. Walker Correspondence,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchase, 1969.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 12 Oct 2010
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