Partial ALS signed "Z.T.," one page both sides, 7.75 x 3.75, no date but circa 1837?1838. Taylor writes to "the Hon. J. J. Crittenden, Member of the U.S. Senate from K.Y.," in full: "?which would inevitably lead to the most deadly & destructive war between that tribe & the whites had they the same facilities for carrying it on as the Seminoles & Mickisukees; I am informed by the very best authority that the Sioux Indians carried to Washington & who entered into said treaty on the part of their nation, were not authorized to do so, nor were they a majority of the principal chiefs of said nation; but?may have been deceived & led into so gross & palpable an error, by the misrepresentations of a faithless & unprincipled agent, assisted by a Mr. Stambaugh the post Sutler at Fort Snelling one of Gov'r Cass's creatures, as I do."
On the reverse, Taylor writes a postscript: "P.S. Please present me respectfully to your colleague Mr. Clay?I expect to leave in about five days for Lake Okee-chobee in search of the hostiles, & if I can overtake or find them shall again fight them, if we can get to them whether in a swamp or hammock." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing panel, addressed in Taylor's own hand, and annotated with his name in another hand.
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