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- Creator:
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
- Published / Created:
- 1847 March 4
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-2868 T219
- Image Count:
- 9
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- Autograph letter, signed, March 4, 1847, by Zachary Taylor to Edward George Washington Butler that describes events leading to and including the Battle of Buena Vista against Mexican forces commanded by Antonio López de Santa Anna. The letter also di...
- Description:
- Edward George Washington Butler (1800-1888), was the son of Edward Butler (1762-1803), and a ward of Andrew Jackson (1767-1845). In 1826, Butler married Frances Parke Lewis (1797-1875). After graduating from the United States Military Academy, Butler ...
- Subject (Name):
- Butler, Edward George Washington, 1800-1888, Butler, William Orlando, 1791-1880, Ford, Allyn Kellogg, 1878-1964--Ownership, Minnesota Historical Society Ownership, Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794?-1876, and Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
- Subject (Topic):
- Buena Vista, Battle of, Mexico, 1847--Personal narratives, American, Mexican War, 1846-1848--Campaigns, and Mexican War, 1846-1848--Personal narratives, American
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter : Agua Nueva, Mexico, to Edward George Washington Butler, Iberville, Louisiana