William Bradford letter to Hugh Anderson Haralson, 1847 January 23

Summary

Creator:

Bradford, Wm. J. A. (William John Alden), 1791-1858

Date:

1847 January 23

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 letter)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

William Bradford letter to Hugh Anderson Haralson, ms 3902. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one letter written by William J. A. Bradford in Davenport, Iowa, to Hugh Anderson Haralson, a representative in the Georgia General Assembly. Bradford communicates his desire to have a commission in the military service to participate in operation of the army in Mexico. He requests Haralson's aid in hopes of being brought to President James K. Polk's attention. Haralson appends a note to President Polk forwarding the request, but states that he does not know Bradford well enough to recommend him.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Mexican War, 1846-1848.
Correspondence

Names:

Haralson, Hugh Anderson, 1805-1854
Bradford, Wm. J. A. (William John Alden), 1791-1858

Preferred citation:

William Bradford letter to Hugh Anderson Haralson, ms 3902. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.