ANS in pencil as president, signed “J.K.P.,” penned in the lower margin of a letter sent to him by Attorney General John Y. Mason, one page, 8 x 10, April 29, 1845. Mason writes, in full: "I am so much indisposed that unless my presence is necessary at the cabinet meeting I beg that I may be excused from attending to-day." Below, Polk writes: "There is nothing of so much importance as to demand your presence to day." Mason addresses the letter on its integral leaf, "To the President." In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
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