Lot 69
Taylor, Zachary (1774-1850)., 12th president of the U.S. (1849-1850), U.S. General and hero of the Mexican War ("Old Rough and Ready").
ALS, 7½" x 9¾", 1p., Baton Rouge, 1841 May 3. Letter of recommendation to Secretary of War John Bell for one Alfred A. Williams to replace the current ordnance storekeeper at the Baton Rouge arsenal, the incumbent storekeeper having "left the post without complying with the conditions on which a leave of absence was granted by the depart…as a consequence of age & infirmities…caused no doubt by intemperance…", signed "Z. Taylor Bt.Br.Gen./U.S.A.", with integral address leaf in his hand "Honble. John Bell, Secretary of War", Washington City ". No doubt hand delivered as there are no postal markings, docketed 17 May. Minor contemporary ink smearing, Fine.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
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