1.
- Creator:
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
- Published / Created:
- 1847 Sep. 27 and 1848 Jun. 25
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-641
- Collection Title:
- Letters
- Container / Volume:
- Box 1
- Image Count:
- 8
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- 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.
- Subject (Geographic):
- United States--Politics and government--1815-1861
- Subject (Name):
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 and United States Army Adjutant General's Office
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [LS] 1847 Sep. 27, Zachary Taylor [to] John Danforth; [ALS] 1848 Jun. 25, John Danforth [to] Thomas W. Williams