LS, 1849 June 11 : Washington, to Brantz Mayer.

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LS, 1849 June 11 : Washington, to Brantz Mayer.

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President Taylor writes to Mayer, who wrote books on Mexico: "I take great pleasure in complying with your request to let a daguerreotype likeness for your forthcoming work on the Mexican War. Whenever you may find it convenient to let an artist attend for that purpose, it will afford me gratification to sit for him, for the short time he may require, at my own residence."

1 p. ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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