8 oz. fine gold at $20.67 $165.36
Striking and wastage 20.00
Case 5.00
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$190.36

Whole cost $790.36

May I venture to make another suggestion? It is, that besides the
medal of gold which is sent to General Taylor himself, there be a
large number of copies struck in bronze, to be distributed in
such manner as may be determined by the War Department.

In this case, it would be necessary to make _hubs_ for the
purpose of replacing the dies when injured.

Including this work Mr. Peale presents the following estimates:

500 bronze medals, at $1.50 $750
500 cases, at $1.00 500
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$1,250

Mr. Peale asks me to present the medals which are sent with this
letter. That in bronze is for yourself, and that in silver gilt
we request you to give to the President.

They were made by the process recommended in this letter. The
medallion was modelled by Mr. Chapman. You will not fail to
observe that the head and shoulder are in too great relief, the
former to such an extent as partially to overshadow the features
of the face. This is a fault easily avoided in a new medallion.

I beg you to be assured that any services which I can render to
you in this matter are fully at your command.

Very respectfully,
Your faithful servant,
R. M. PATTERSON, _Director_.

No. 60. (p. 290)
PLATE LXI.

_September 24, 1846._

Major General Zachary Taylor, [Rx]. Resolution of Congress March
2nd 1847, etc.

MAJOR-GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR.

[_Taking of Monterey._]

MAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR. Bust of General Taylor, in uniform,
facing the right.

Within a wreath of oak: RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS MARCH 2nd 1847 MONTEREY
SEPTEMBER 1846.

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ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS.

_Resolution of Congress Voting a Medal to General Taylor._

_Resolved unanimously by the Senate and House of Representatives
of