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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC08017 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1838 |
| Title | Zachary Taylor to Persifor F. Smith regarding the 2nd Seminole War |
| Date | 1 April 1838 |
| Author | Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850) |
| Recipient | Smith, Persifor F. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Plan of operations during 2nd Seminole War coordinating attacks with Indian allies. "...Genl. Jessup has a command in pursuit of Sam Jones who has fled towards that place and it is not impossible but that he may attempt to cross over to the West side of Pai-hai-oku, if so, you may interceept him before you withdraw...I did not send Oulatoochu because he preferred going in a different direction & I though it advisable to gratify him." |
| Subjects | Seminole War Military History American Indian History President |
| People | Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850) Smith, Persifor Frazer (1798-1858) |
| Place written | Fort Basinger, Florida |
| Theme | Native Americans; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |