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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00267.114 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1846 |
| Title | Message of the President... repelling the invasion... by the Mexican forces |
| Date | 11 May 1846 |
| Author | Polk, James K. (James Knox) (1795-1849) |
| Document Type | Pamphlet; Government document |
| Content Description | In anticipation of requesting a declaration of war against Mexico, Polk enumerates all preventative measures the United States has taken to avoid a confrontation, and describes the poor treatment of American citizens and their property at the hands of the Mexicans. He lays these facts before Congress so they may make an informed decision as to the future of American-Mexican relations. Pamphlet includes correspondence relating to these preventative measures. Pamphlet lacks a proper cover. |
| Subjects | Mexican War Global History and Civics Latin and South America President Military History Congress |
| People | Polk, James K. (James Knox) (1795-1849) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Westward Expansion; The Presidency; The Mexican War |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |