[ Autographs ] ZACHARY TAYLOR (1784 - 1850) Twelfth President of the United States, "Old Rough and Ready" was also a her of the Mexican War, taking Monterrey and defeating Santa Anna. Fine A.L.S "Z. Taylor Lt. Col. 1st Regt. U.S. Infy.", 1p. 4to., Louisville, Ky., Feb. 4, 1826 to Col. R. Jones in Washington transmitting: "...an application addressed through me from Maj. Foster 6th Infy. on the subject of a furlough, accompanied by documents numbered from 1, to 4, in support of his application..." With integral address leaf in Taylor's hand. Folds, otherwise fine condition.