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title: 'The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849, Vol. 3'
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- 'James Knox Polk'
date: 1910-01-01
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topics:
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- 'Psalms 41'
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url: https://confessional.org/archives/20th-century/polk-1910-the-diary-of-james-k-polk-during-his-presidency-1845-to-1849-vol-3
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# The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849, Vol. 3

Polk's May 1847 diary records a Cabinet meeting, the Smithsonian cornerstone ceremony, Mrs. Polk's fever, and a detailed dispute over Charles J. Ingersoll's solicitations for a diplomatic post.

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