Zachary Taylor letter, 1829 Aug. 6.

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Zachary Taylor letter, 1829 Aug. 6.

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A letter by Zachary Taylor, while serving in the military at Fort Crawford, Michigan Territory, written to Colonel Maunsel White, a New Orleans merchant. Letter pertains to Taylor's business interests in Louisiana and the advantages of being stationed at Fort Crawford.

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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....

White, Maunsel, 1783-1863

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Maunsel White was a New Orleans commission merchant and Plaquemines Parish, La., planter. His son, Maunsell White, Jr. (fl. 1835-1883), was also a merchant and planter. From the description of Maunsel White papers, 1802-1912. WorldCat record id: 22875656 Born near Limerick, Ireland, Maunsel White was orphaned as a boy and came to the U.S. at the age of 13. After working for several years in Louisville, Ky., where he became a close friend of Zachary Taylor, White settled in N...