Resolution of Congress
July 16, 1846.
Palo Alto
May 8, 1846.
Resaca de la Palma
May 9, 1846.
The medal awarded General Scott presents an example of that which is now suggested.
For the dies thus described (hardened and polished complete), Mr. Peale estimates the whole cost at $600.
For the gold medal the estimate is as follows:
| 8 oz. fine gold at $20.67 | $165.36 |
| Striking and wastage | 20.00 |
| Case | 5.00 |
| ——— | |
| $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 |
| —— | |
| $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.