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The President's annual message...
The President's annual message...
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December 07, 1848
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 1848
* President James K. Polk
* State of the Union Address
Most of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address by the President, signed by him in type at its conclusion: James K. Polk.
Within his message he devotes much space to California and the discovery of gold, including: "...vast mineral wealth recently developed..." in Upper California, noting that: "...It was known that mines of the previous metals existed to a considerable extend in California at the time of its acquisition. Recent discoveries render it probable that these mines are more extensive & valuable than was anticipated..." with more.
A notable, formal announcement of the discovery of gold in California, and particularly significant for it to appear in this newspaper from the nation's capital, where the address was given.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine margin, a few creases, generally good.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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