Letter from W. L. Marcy, Secretary of War to R. M. Patterson, Director of the Mint

In this letter, Secretary of War Marcy agrees to suggestions made by C. C. Wright about the design of the medals for Generals Zachary Taylor and Winfield Scott.

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WanDepentment Sir, Washington Jenevary 31.1 mg cl have revived your letter of the 2b: Instant and accede to the euggestions of m Wright respecting the midnes affined Saylor and Scott. Very repected your Ser Mb. E. Maccy. D. A.M. Pattern Sunday of laar. Directir ofthe Initial Philadelphia pa