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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05285 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1839 |
| Title | Zachary Taylor to William Davenport regarding Seminole Indians |
| Date | 21 March 1839 |
| Author | Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850) |
| Recipient | Davenport, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Notes Davenport's meeting with Florida Governor Richard Call, but wishes he had gotten definitive information on the location of Seminoles "who lately committed murders near Tallahassee." Reveals his frustration over the Seminole Indians style of guerrilla warfare and their ability to elude the Americans in the everglades. Explains plans to alter American tactics, to canvas central Florida and flush the Seminoles out. Discusses the legislature's efforts to raise additional militia soldiers and his hopes for an end to the war and safety in Florida. Comments on his plans in east Florida, his approval of Davenport's plans "in relation to the fugitive Creeks," and his desire to increase efforts and achieve success by the upcoming summer. Taylor's efforts were unsuccessful in completely removing the Seminoles and he resigned in April, 1840. |
| Subjects | Seminole War American Indian History Guerrilla Warfare Militia Government and Civics Recruitment Military History |
| People | Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850) Davenport, William (d. 1858) Call, Richard Keith (1791-1862) |
| Place written | Fort Hardee, Florida |
| Theme | Native Americans; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |