1850 Zachary Taylor Death...
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July 18, 1850
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, July 18, 1850 On pg. 2 under "
Death Of The President" is a brief dispatch announcing the death of Zachary Taylor, including his final words: "I am prepared. I have endeavored to do my duty."
Has a few details about his sudden illness, plus the message from Vice President Fillmore announcing Taylors death, and a report about the funeral. Top of this report is black-bordered. Lite fold wear causes two small holes in the first leaf, lite foxing in a few places.
Category: Pre-Civil War
