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Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850) to Thomas W. Ringold

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00162.01 Author/Creator: Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850) Place Written: Camp on the Rio Grande Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 April 1846 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Writing from camp on the Rio Grande, Taylor discusses current military matters. Reply to Ringold focuses on their common aggravations and the problems of being a soldier.

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
Ringold, Thomas A., fl. 1846

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