Date: 1882
His tone and manner were like those of Gen. Grant.  Gen. Taylor was reticent, a machine-fighter, of dogged persever ance, not knowing when he was defeated, and never providing * The following letters, selected from a large number of the same import, will illustrate Gen. Zachary Taylor's position : Baton Rouge, La., February 6th, 1848.  Dear Sir: — Your letter of the 16th ultimo, in relation to the next chief magistrate of the country, has just reached me; in reply to which, I have to state, so far as I am concerned, I have not changed the position I first occu pied, as regards my being a candidate for that high office.