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April 17, 1848
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In a letter dated March 25, 1848, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, General Zachary Taylor politely declines to answer John W. King's detailed questions on political topics like banking and tariffs, citing his assumed position and lack of time. The exchange was published in the Baton Rouge Ledger.
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Another "Letter."
The Baton Rouge Ledger of the 1st instant contains a correspondence between John W. King and General Taylor. Mr. King's letter runs through two columns and propounds a series of questions to the General, respecting the power to establish a banking institution, a protective tariff, &c., &c. General Taylor gives the following laconic reply:
Baton Rouge, La, March 25, 1848
Sir: Your communication of the 1st instant, requesting of me my views in relation to certain political questions therein set forth, has been duly received and considered.
I regret to inform you, in reply, that I deem it to be inconsistent with the position which I have long since assumed in relation to such subjects, to answer definitely your inquiries, and that even if I desired on this occasion to make an exception in your favor, my great want of time at the present moment would not permit me to give you satisfactory or even intelligible answers to your numerous questions.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your ob't servt.
Z. TAYLOR
To Mr. John W. King, near Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge Ledger of the 1st instant contains a correspondence between John W. King and General Taylor. Mr. King's letter runs through two columns and propounds a series of questions to the General, respecting the power to establish a banking institution, a protective tariff, &c., &c. General Taylor gives the following laconic reply:
Baton Rouge, La, March 25, 1848
Sir: Your communication of the 1st instant, requesting of me my views in relation to certain political questions therein set forth, has been duly received and considered.
I regret to inform you, in reply, that I deem it to be inconsistent with the position which I have long since assumed in relation to such subjects, to answer definitely your inquiries, and that even if I desired on this occasion to make an exception in your favor, my great want of time at the present moment would not permit me to give you satisfactory or even intelligible answers to your numerous questions.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your ob't servt.
Z. TAYLOR
To Mr. John W. King, near Baton Rouge
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Political Correspondence
General Taylor
Baton Rouge Ledger
Protective Tariff
Banking Institution
What entities or persons were involved?
John W. King
General Taylor
Z. Taylor
Where did it happen?
Baton Rouge, La
Story Details
Key Persons
John W. King
General Taylor
Z. Taylor
Location
Baton Rouge, La
Event Date
March 25, 1848
Story Details
John W. King writes a lengthy letter to General Taylor asking about political issues including banking and protective tariff. Taylor responds briefly, declining to answer due to his position and lack of time.