Lot 615
[Mexican War] James Polk, free frank "Free, J.K. Polk" on 1833 folded cover to Paris Tenn., black "Columbia Ten. Aug. 28th" cds, 1833 docketing on reverse, cover repaired, Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
It was during James Polk's aministration (1845-1849) that Texas was annexed and the Mexican War wass fought., Mexico ceding the territories of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Neveda, Arizona and California.
Realized: $325