Lot
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Taylor, Zachary, (1784-1850) 12th President of the United States, 1849-1850. Free frank "Public service, Z. Taylor Majr., 7th Regt. Inft." as Major on the 7th Regiment Infantry, on 1813 folded letter to Washington, D.C., clear "Frank(for)t, Ky, Mar 27" cds, with holograph letter explaining his presence at that place as witness at the court of enquiry concerning General Hopkins conduct signed "Z. Taylor"; file folds, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
After the War of 1812, Taylor resigned his commission but later in 1816 re-entered after gaining a better commission in the Army as a Major. He commanded Fort Howard for two years at the Green Bay, Wisconsin settlement. In 1818 he then returned to Louisville and his family. In April 1819 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and would command the Cantonment in the Bay of St. Louis.
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Realized: $900