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Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 to Thomas W. Ringold

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00162.01 Author/Creator: Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 Place Written: Camarago, Mexico Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 2, 1846 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Writing from camp on the Rio Grande, Taylor discusses current military matters. Reply to Ringold focuses on their common aggravations and the problems of being a soldier.

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
Ringold, Thomas A., fl. 1846

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