[LS] 1847 Sep. 27, Zachary Taylor [to] John Danforth; [ALS] 1848 Jun. 25, John Danforth [to] Thomas W. Williams

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Title: [LS] 1847 Sep. 27, Zachary Taylor [to] John Danforth; [ALS] 1848 Jun. 25, John Danforth [to] Thomas W. Williams
Creator: Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
Contributor: Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
United States Army Adjutant General's Office
Published / Created: 1847 Sep. 27 and 1848 Jun. 25
Abstract: Zachary Taylor's letters concern his life as commander of the 1st Military Department, with headquarters at Fort Jesup, Louisiana, 1844-1845, and as commander of the army of occupation in Texas, 1845-1846. Taylor's correspondence records his role in the war with Mexico and his political ambitions.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: text
Genre: Correspondence
Resource Type: Archives or Manuscripts
Subject (Geographic): United States--Politics and government--1815-1861
Subject (Name): Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
United States Army Adjutant General's Office
Subject (Topic): Mexican War, 1846-1848

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Citation: Goddard, J. M. and C. Kritzler. Catalogue of the Beinecke Western Americana Manuscripts, 242.
Zachary Taylor Letters. Western Americana Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.