Zachary Taylor papers, 1812-1850.

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Zachary Taylor papers, 1812-1850.

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This is a small but significant collection of correspondence by Zachary Taylor. In addition to Wood and Stewart other correspondents include General Thomas H. Cushing, H.S. Favor, General R. Jones, J.H. Clay Mudd, Levi Rawson, General James Taylor, and Colonel M. White. Accession 1VF87M17 is a single but lengthy letter to Dr. Wood written by Taylor in Monterey, Mexico on October 12, 1847. He discusses the Mexican War and the actions of several military officers. He comments on his feelings regarding his presidential aspirations and on Henry Clay's role in the next election.

1VF87M3 9 items.1VF87M17 1 item.

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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

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Taylor, James, 1769-1848

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U.S. representative from Pennsylvania. From the description of Andrew Stewart correspondence, 1829 January 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980795 ...

Mudd, J. H. Clay.

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Jones, R.

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White, M.

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Cushing, Thomas H. (Thomas Humphrey), 1755-1822

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Favor, H. S.

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Wood, R. G. E. (Robert George Ernest)

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Rawson, Levi.

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