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Correspondence of JAMES K. POLK
FROM THOMAS RITCHIE
My Dear Sir/

One suggestion even at this late Hour.

The Minesota bill has, I believe, passed—without the restriction of the Whigs to confine the appointments, to the next Administration.

I have been requested by some of our friends to suggest to you the appointmts—to carry out the wishes of the Democrtic Sentors, and to give us an opportunity of adjusting to rule a liberal Territory. Many of the North Western men a[r]e2 very anxios for it.

I send you the bill for your Inspection.

T. RITCHIE

ALS. DLC–JKP. Addressed locally; probably delivered by courier.

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