Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 to E.B. Alexander re: waiting for orders near the Rio Grande (Mexican War)
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04934 Author/Creator: Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 Place Written: Corpus Christi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1846/01/28 Pagination: 6 p. : address : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Related to the Mexican War and the argument over borders for the state of Texas. He writes: "I look daily for orders which will carry us to the Rio Grande or beyond." Addressed on page 6.
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