The Last Will and Testament of former President James K. Polk was submitted as an exhibit in the civil case John Doe, ex. Demise Sarah Polk v. William Best.
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The Last Will and Testament of former President James K. Polk was submitted as an exhibit in the civil case John Doe, ex. Demise Sarah Polk v. William Best.
This primary source comes from the Records of District Courts of the United States.
National Archives Identifier: 749285
Full Citation: Last Will and Testament of President James K. Polk; 1849; Records of District Courts of the United States, Record Group 21. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/last-will-and-testament-of-president-james-k-polk/, June 7, 2026]
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