Letters and Diaries

Title -   Diary of James K. Polk. Friday, 8th May, 1846

Date -   May 8, 1846

Publication Information -   The Diary of James K. Polk during his Presidency, 1845 to 1849.   Published by: A.C. McClurg, Chicago, 1910

Format -   Diaries

Collection -   The University of Texas at Arlington Library, Special Collections.

Call Number -   E415.P76 v. 1

Description -   On May 8 Polk was briefed by John Slidell and secretary of state Buchanan on the former’s failed mission to Mexico.