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POLK, JAMES K. Autograph Note Signed, as President, to an unnamed recipient (although a pencil notation on verso identifies the correspondent as Amos Kendall), arranging a meeting for that night. 1 page, approximately 3x7 3/4 inches; remnants of prior mounting on verso. [Washington], 25 May 1846

POLK, JAMES K. Autograph Note Signed, as President, to an unnamed recipient (although a pencil notation on verso identifies the correspondent as Amos Kendall), arranging a meeting for that night. 1 page, approximately 3x7 3/4 inches; remnants of prior mounting on verso. [Washington], 25 May 1846

  • Notes: a hastily arranged meeting, less than two weeks after formally declaring war with mexico. "I have this moment received your note & will be pleased to see you at 81/2 O.Clock this evening. I would name an earlier hour but I have an engagement for 8 O.Clock."

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