December 17, 1848
Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Julia Knowlton
President-elect Major General Zachary Taylor writes to her to acknowledge receipt of a letter from her. Mentions his gratitude for the support of women in his election: "it was but rarely have I had intercours[e] with one of 'heaven's best gifts to man' but was a staunch Whig." One full length seated engraving of Taylor included.
GLC04381