Santa Anna's messengers requesting Genl. Taylor to surrender his forces at discretion, previous to the Battle of Buena Vista. "General Taylor never surrenders.
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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Santa Anna's messengers requesting Genl. Taylor to surrender his forces at discretion, previous to the Battle of Buena Vista. "General Taylor never surrenders.
Mexican War. Other text: "`Sir: In reply to your note of this date, summoning me to surrender my forces at discretion, I beg leave to say that I decline acceding to your request.__With high respect, I am, sir, your obedient serv't, Z. TAYLOR.'"