- COVID-19 Project
- Home
- Archival Material
- College History Projects
- Subject-Based Digital Projects
Letter from Roger B. Taney to Franklin Pierce
Number of Pages:
4
Date:
August 29, 1853
Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger B. Taney writes President Franklin Pierce and recommends Lieutenant Colonel Taylor’s son, Francis H. Taylor, for an appointment “to the office of military storekeeper in Oregon.” Justice Taney argues that Francis is “well qualified for the appointment… and would faithfully discharge its duties.” Colonel Taylor is Taney’s son in law. Transcript included.
Format:
Time Period:
Location:
I-SpahrB-1948-1
Origin:
Gift of Boyd Lee Spahr