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Item 36: An Autograph of Zachary Taylor, [ca. 1849 November 26].

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 36

Dates

  • Created: [ca. 1849 November 26].

Creator

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Some of the name and subject authority tags have been assigned by educated guessing and estimation of persons and subjects by region, age, profession, and familial relationships. They have been thoroughly researched by using primary and secondary sources available digitally, and named in each description, or in some cases linked directly to the person tag.

Access:

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Extent

1 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Type of Material:

Autograph.

Condition Note:

Good. Lost its original backing. Part of a larger document. No vinegar smell.

Description:

The following item depicts a signature of Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States, with a date of November 26, 1849. It appears the signature may have been part of a larger item of address but we cannot say for certain.

Measurements:

Measurements: 3 ⅞ in. x 2 ¼ in.

Transcription:

{Signature} Z. Taylor Nov. 26 1849

Repository Details

Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository

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