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TAYLOR, ZACHARY, President. Autograph letter signed ("Z. Taylor, MajrGenl, U.S. Army") AS PRESIDENT-ELECT, to John R. Hall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 30 December 1848. 1 page, 4to, 250 x 200mm. (9 3/4 x 8 in.), written on pale blue stationery, otherwise in good condition, integral leaf bearing two autograph inscriptions of Taylor: "Very Respectfully Sir, Your Obt Servt. Z:Taylor, Major Genl U.S. Army"; with original pale blue envelope addressed in Taylor's hand to John Hall at "Roxbury, Massachusetts," red circular Baton Rouge datestamp and "10" cent stamp mark.
PRESIDENT-ELECT TAYLOR THANKS A MASSACHUSETTS SUPPORTER FOR HELPING HIM REACH "THE FIRST OFFICE...OF A GREAT AND FREE PEOPLE"
President-elect Taylor responds to a supporter's request for his autograph with an extremely flattering letter. "...The citizens of no state in the union stand higher in my estimation than do those of the good old Commonwealth of Massachusetts; the noble part their ancestors took, and acted, both in the Councils of the Confederacy, as well as on the field of battle, [are]...among the foremost of the glorious thirteen States, in aiding to achieve our independences, as well as to establish our unparalleled and happy form of government, is a sure guaranty that their sons will never be found wanting in courage, patriotism and devotion in sustaining the honor and best interest of our whole country. For the expressions of kindness and respect you have been pleased to use towards me, as well as for the interest you took in my reaching the first office in the gift of a great and free people by casting your vote for me, for the same, accept my most cordial thanks, accompanied by my best wishes for your continued health and prosperity through a long life..."
PRESIDENT-ELECT TAYLOR THANKS A MASSACHUSETTS SUPPORTER FOR HELPING HIM REACH "THE FIRST OFFICE...OF A GREAT AND FREE PEOPLE"
President-elect Taylor responds to a supporter's request for his autograph with an extremely flattering letter. "...The citizens of no state in the union stand higher in my estimation than do those of the good old Commonwealth of Massachusetts; the noble part their ancestors took, and acted, both in the Councils of the Confederacy, as well as on the field of battle, [are]...among the foremost of the glorious thirteen States, in aiding to achieve our independences, as well as to establish our unparalleled and happy form of government, is a sure guaranty that their sons will never be found wanting in courage, patriotism and devotion in sustaining the honor and best interest of our whole country. For the expressions of kindness and respect you have been pleased to use towards me, as well as for the interest you took in my reaching the first office in the gift of a great and free people by casting your vote for me, for the same, accept my most cordial thanks, accompanied by my best wishes for your continued health and prosperity through a long life..."