Taylor, Zachary. 12th President of the United States, 1849-1850.
Autograph Letter Signed. Two pages, Quarto, with integral address leaf franked "On Service - Free," Louisville, Kentucky, July 6, 1825. To Brigadier General Thomas L. Jesup, Quartermaster General of the U.S. Army, Washington. Scarce, early military letter written as Lieutenant Colonel, in which Taylor writes:
"General, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 14th Inst. In reply to that part of it which relates to my having the clothing sent to Nachez for the reserve service removed to this place, I have only to state that previous to my doing so I received an order from the Adjt Genl to send Captain Young with all the recruits he had enlisted to Cantonment Jesup to order Lt Wash to this place & break up the rendezvous - knowing how liable public clothing left in charge of citizens was to be destroyed particularly in southern climates, & presuming from the order referred to that it was not probable a reverse rendezvous would be opened again at that place for at least some time I thought it most advisable to direct Lt Wash to bring with him the clothing remaining on hand to this place. With very great respect I remain Genl Your Obt Servant Z. Taylor Lt Col U.S. Army."
Age-toned throughout a creamy golden brown. The folds have been strengthened, and there are some minor chips along the right edge of the first page, not affecting text. The letter is still perfectly intact, and is very boldly written in an ink that is still dark. Taylor's letters from this early period in his military career rarely come to the market.
Estimated Value $2,000-3,000.
