Letter from James Buchanan to R. B. McAfee

Letter from James Buchanan to R. B. McAfee
Number of Pages: 
4
Date: 
March 10, 1847

Secretary of State James Buchanan writes to R. B. McAfee regarding McAfee's request to publish old diplomatic correspondence. While President James K. Polk "feels himself obliged to decline a compliance with your request," Buchanan suggests that McAfee might be able to go through Congress. Transcript included.

Time Period: 
Location: 
MC 1998.10, B2, F15
Origin: 
Gift of Boyd Lee Spahr