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- GLC#
- GLC02505.08-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 10 August 1849
- Author/Creator
- Clayton, John Middleton, 1796-1856
- Title
- to Zachary Taylor
- Place Written
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Pagination
- 1 p. : docket Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm
- Primary time period
- National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
- Sub-Era
- Age of Jackson
Secretary of State Clayton writes to the out-of-town Taylor that armed ships are heading towards Cuba. The Cabinet has drawn up a proclamation and he advises Taylor to expedite the signing of the document. Adds that Captain Hunter should be sent to the Chesapeake to monitor the movement against Cuba from Baltimore. Postscript says that the proclamation is enclosed (not included). Imprint on back reads "Satin."
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