Commendation to Zachary Taylor, 1847.

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Commendation to Zachary Taylor, 1847.

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Commendation by a group of New Orleans citizens to Major General Zachary Taylor for his service in the Mexican War, February 17, 1847. Mentioned in the document is Louisiana governor Isaac Johnson's inability to preside at the ceremony "on account of indisposition."

Document in file folder; 15 x 9 1/2 in.

California state library

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California state library

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Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

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Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), the twelfth president of the United States. In 1841, he was appointed to the command of the Sourthern Division of the United States. In the spring of 1845, Taylor appointed to command the Army of Occupation stationed in Corpus Christi. In May 1846, Taylor led his army into north Mexico. Following the battle of Monterey, Taylor was ordered to join General Winfield Scott at the siege of Veracruz. Taylor's victory at at the Battle of Buena Vista made him a national hero....

Johnson, Isaac, 1803-1853

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