Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

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Autograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed "Z. Taylor," and 3 "E.P. Lewis" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed "Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849," all enclosed in a cover marked "Taylor's autographs' and "Keep with letter". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].

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The death of President Zachary Taylor. Nelly's palsy and partial paralysis; Morehead's Galvanic Machine, the flesh brush, and diverse medicines have effected some improvement.

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A.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled "The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket "Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850," laminated.

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A.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked "Free [ ]," laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked "Washington DC 16 Apr," Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original...

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A.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] "eminent" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked "Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as "Z. Taylor."

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A.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that "notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ..."