LS, signed “Z. Taylor, Lt. Col., 1st Regt. U.S. Infy., Comdg.,” one page, 8 x 10, November 1, 1828. A letter sent from Fort Snelling to the Adjutant General in Washington. In part: “I have the honor to announce the arrival of Company ‘E’ of the 1st Regt. of Infantry from Fort Crawford at this post … consisting of one 1st Lieut. Commanding & forty-one non comd. officers, musicians, & privates. I have also to inform you that 2d Lieut. W. L. Harris has been detailed for the recruiting service in the place of Lieut. Kingsbury with the instructions mentioned in your letter….” Tiny split along one fold, otherwise very fine condition. An exceptionally bright and showy example with an absolutely perfect signature! LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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