On July 6 , 1861 , Taylor took dispatches from Jefferson Davis for President Abraham Lincoln .
In early July 1861 , Taylor was either a member of the personal staff of Confederate President Jefferson Davis or at least a special messenger on his behalf .
On July 6 , 1861 , member took dispatches from President   for President Abraham Lincoln .
In early July 1861 , Taylor was either a member of the personal staff of Confederate President Jefferson Davis or at least a special messenger on his behalf .