William Popham A.LL, unsigned, to Major General Zachary Taylor, commanding the forces of the United States at Matemoros : New York, July 15, 1846

William Popham A.LL, unsigned, to Major General Zachary Taylor, commanding the forces of the United States at Matemoros : New York, July 15, 1846

New York (N.Y.) 1846

2 items ; 24 cm.

MSS 213-A M MSS 213-B M

Unsigned, but one is probably a draft; the other, a slightly different retained copy of a letter offering honorary membership in the New York State Society of the Cincinnati to Taylor.
"Upon making this communication which I trust will be gratifying to you, permit me to tender you the withered but paternal hand of a superanuated soldier of the Revolution." Popham, writing as the president of the New York State Society, was an original member of that Society.
"... I would offer you my most sincere and cordial congratulations regarding you and the noble band of heroes whom ye lead to victory, as having added another bright page to our glorious history, and enlarged the splendid galaxy of American patriots and heroes .... [I]t is my earnest wish and hope that the wreath of laurels, which your virtues and valour have placed upon your brow, may remain unsullied until replaced by a crown of glory which ... awaits you in another and a better world." Taylor had recently enjoyed American victories during the Mexican-American War.
See also MSS 213-C M, Taylor's affirmative response.

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