Letters, 1844-1848

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Title: Letters, 1844-1848
Creator: Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
Abstract: Zachary Taylor's letters concern his life as commander of the 1st Military Department, with headquarters at Fort Jesup, Louisiana, 1844-1845, and as commander of the army of occupation in Texas, 1845-1846. Taylor's correspondence records his role in the war with Mexico and his political ambitions
Description: Typed transcript available.
Extent: 23 items (in 2 boxes)
Extent of Digitization: This object has been partially digitized.
Language: English

Subject (Geographic): United States
Subject (Name): Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850.
United States. Army. Adjutant General's Office.
Subject (Topic): Politics and government
Mexican War, 1846-1848
Subjects: Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
United States. Army. Adjutant General's Office
United States > Politics and government > 1815-1861
United States
Mexican War, 1846-1848

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Citation: Zachary Taylor Letters. Yale Collection of Western Americana, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.