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and alludes to his run for the Presidency. An important and historic content manuscript letter, a true copy of correspondence by Zachary Taylor, an incredible 37pp, 8 x 10`: Head Quarters, Army of Occupation Camp near Monterey, 29 Aug. 1847 to Secretary of State, James Buchanan. Written in the hand of Taylor`s son-in-law, Robert Wood. The location of the original letter by Taylor is unknown, but this letter was copied from the original that had been given to Wood by Buchanan. A lengthy and detailed letter in which Taylor defends his actions in the Mexican War after he was marginalized by President Polk and Secretary of War Marcy -- who viewed Taylor as a potential political threat! (A belief that proved quite correct!)

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