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Carson personally gave Frémont's dispatches to President James K. Polk, who still was not sold on Frémont but was impressed with Carson, appointing him a second lieutenant in the Regular Army.
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Carson personally gave Frémont's dispatches to President James K. Polk, who still was not sold on Frémont but was impressed with Carson, appointing him a second lieutenant in the Regular Army. The Senate would later deny Carson's appointment on the basis of petty politics. Carson was ill at ease in Washington society. No matter where he went, people wanted to shake his hand. The Washington Union did a major interview, adding to his celebrity status. Fortunately for Carson, he did not have to stay in high society too long. In mid-June, on Polk's orders, he began the long journey back to California. On the day of his departure, the Union reported: "Have you seen Kit Carson? He has this moment left my room; and a singular and striking man he is! Modest as he is brave...with the bearing of an Indian, walking even with his toes turned in...." Carson was bowlegged...
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