Papers, 1828-1890.

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Papers, 1828-1890.

Letters from Joseph Hall, Sr.'s children, Laura P. and Joseph, who served in the Confederate Army; part of a diary kept by Laura Ann Hall; bill of consignment from Orris Sanford Ferry; message of President Z. Taylor to Congress dated 1849, Dec. 4; bounty land claims for a member of the Hall family who fought with Texas; and some letters about the French Spoilation Claims.

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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....

Hall, Laura Ann.

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Ferry, Orris Sanford.

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Hall, Joseph N., 1966-

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Hall was born in Philadelphia in 1785. He returned home in 1815 after eight years at sea. He was apparently swept to sea a few weeks later, while returning to life as a sailor. From the description of Reminiscence, 1815. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 43760921 Photographer. From the description of Brooklyn waterfront stores photograph album, [ca. 1890]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155450158 ...

Hall, Laura P.

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Hall, Joseph P.

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Husband of Laura Ann Hall. From the description of Papers, 1828-1890. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 40067266 ...