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Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 California and New Mexico. Message from the President of the United States...

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08579 Author/Creator: Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Book Date: 6 February 1850 Pagination: 1 v. : 976 p. : maps ; 23 x 14.5 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 25.3 x 17.2 cm Order a Copy

Title continues "transmitting information in answer to a resolution of the House of the 31st of December, 1849, on the subject of California and New Mexico." Documents furnished by the War department include pages 233-945. With 6 foldout maps. Misprinted pages. House Executive Doc. No. 17. 1 black and white bust engraving of Taylor included.

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
United States War Department

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