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William Henry Harrison proclamation, Detroit :
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William Henry Harrison, mouth of the Portage River, letter to Duncan McArthur, Fort Meigs :
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Harrison sends instructions to McArthur during the War of 1812 for the transport of troops, ammunition and supplies from Fort Meigs across Lake Erie. Harrison mentions that he wants to get across the lake as soon as possible himself and urges McArthur to do the same. Written and certified as a true copy by Harrison's aide-de-camp John Speed Smith.
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Lower Sandusky, Ohio, letter to Governor Isaac Shelby, Frankfort, Kentucky :
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Harrison writes to the governor of Kentucky during the War of 1812 requesting troops be raised in his state for upcoming operations. He invites Shelby to accept a command "that would be nominal only," invoking the example of Scipio and Lucius. Has sent his aide-de-camp Major Trimble in person to communicate particulars.
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Seneca Town, letter to Brigadier General Green Clay, Fort Meigs :
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Harrison reports that supplies are being sent to Fort Meigs during the War of 1812; he also reports the presence of spies at Fort Meigs from Michigan Territory and orders Clay to hold a Crandell in irons for spying.
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters at St. Mary's, letter to Isaac Shelby, Frankfort, Kentucky :
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Harrison writes to the governor of Kentucky during the War of 1812, discussing his appointment as commander of the northwestern army and a proposed expedition to Detroit. He also discusses the conduct cases of Major Bodly (presumably Thomas Bodley) and Mr. Eastland. Harrison mentions reported activities of Native Americans in the area of Brownstown, Michigan, and the army's goal of sweeping them "from Brownstown to the Rapids." Postscript in Harrison's hand discusses new intelligence about actions at Fort Defiance and his subsequent plans.
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Camp Meigs, to Brigadier General Green Clay :
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Harrison reports during the War of 1812 that he has arrived at Camp Meigs and orders Clay to join him there, gives directions and instructions for Clay's movements and possible difficulties. He mentions that Black Hoof (Catecahassa, Cutthewekasaw), chief of the Shawnees at Wapakoneta, will furnish Clay with reliable guides.
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Franklinton, Ohio, letter to Colonel Richard M. Johnson, Fort Winchester :
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Harrison is sending reports of the recent War of 1812 victory at Lake Ontario and instructions for movements into Michigan, particularly regarding troop actions and discipline. He also sends updates on supplies and information about his planned movements.
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