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Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00693.02 Author/Creator: Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 Place Written: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 29, 1848 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Replies very graciously to a request for an autograph. Addressee's name has been cut-out of page. Taylor signed as Major General, United States Army.

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

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