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Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850) re: need for replacements after 13 volunteer regiments are discharged

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07401 Author/Creator: Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850) Place Written: Monterey, [Mexico] Type: Letter signed Date: 1847/03/20 Pagination: 2 p. 24.9 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Addressed to the Adjutant General of the Army.

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