Lot 696
Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850) 12th President of the United States (1849-1850). Taylor was a career officer in the United States Army, first commissioned in 1808 and rising to the rank of major general. He became a national hero and won election to the White House as a result of his victories in the Mexican-American War, even though he had no political experience, had never voted, and refused to campaign. Among those who served under General Taylor were Ulysses S. Grant, Franklin Pierce, Robert E. Lee, and Jefferson Davis.
Autograph letter signed ("Z. Taylor") as Lt. Col. 15th Regt. U.S. Infantry, 2pp, 9½ x 7¾", Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 14, 1824. To Major C.J. Nourse, Adjutant General in Washington: "Sir Enclosed you will receive my Monthly return & accounts current for the month ending the 31st October last, also duplicate enlistments & a roll of the recruits made by the officers under my superintendence. I have to request that an additional supply of funds for Bounties Premiums, & contingencies may be forwarded as soon as practicable. The Order placing Lt. Dram on the Recruiting Service was duly received, & he has this moment reported in person for duty. Very Respectfully Sir, Your Obt Srvt. Z. Taylor Lt. Col. 15th Regt U.S. Infy." With integral address leaf; docketing is on recto of page two. The two pages have been taped together along the left edge. Fine condition. A scarce holograph letter.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Superior Galleries, February 9, 1993.
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