Vicksburg, Miss., letter on current events, 1849 Feb. 4.

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Vicksburg, Miss., letter on current events, 1849 Feb. 4.

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A letter written from Vicksburg, Miss., tells of a cholera outbreak in the city, and a visit by Gen. Zachary Taylor. The writer describes the general and his visit. He reports that people are leaving the area for the gold in California, and he comments on family matters.

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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....