Description
An original 1848 United States Senate executive document issued during the Polk administration and tied to the crisis in Yucatan. This complete 10-page pamphlet, Senate Executive Document No. 49, preserves official government correspondence on the “existing condition of Yucatan,” giving it strong appeal for collectors of Americana, Mexican-American War material, diplomatic history, and early U.S. government printing.
This is a desirable period piece because it is a contemporary Washington printing created for Senate use while events were still unfolding. It also carries notable historical weight through its association with President James K. Polk, Secretary of State James Buchanan, and the wider unrest in Yucatan during the Caste War era.
Highlights:
* Original 1848 U.S. Senate executive document
* Complete with 10 pages
* Polk administration / Mexican-American War era material
* Important Yucatan foreign affairs content
* Scarce survival in fragile pamphlet form
* Strong crossover interest in political, military, and Latin American history
Condition is antique and honest, with age toning, foxing, edge wear, creasing, and handling wear. Some pages are detached, which is an important condition issue, but the pamphlet remains complete and still presents well as a scarce original historical document. Please view all the photos.
