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Manuscripts
William Henry Harrison, headquarters Lower Sandusky, Ohio, letter to Governor Isaac Shelby, Frankfort, Kentucky :
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
Harrison writes to the Governor of Kentucky during the War of 1812, forwarding a letter that he inadvertently opened. He discusses what became known as the Battle of Fort Stephenson, describing his own actions and that of Major George Croghan.
mssHM 23000
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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.
mssHM 23010
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Harrison sends information on payments to militia during the War of 1812; he also orders Clay to prepare to muster all troops and prepare returns at Fort Meigs.
mssHM 23001
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Proclamation declaring the reestablishment of civil government in Michigan Territory after the recapture of Detroit from the British during the War of 1812. Also signed by aide-de-camp John O'Fallon.
mssHM 1927
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Harrison sends an update of troop actions and his location during the War of 1812; will send update on his intentions.
mssHM 23003
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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.
mssHM 23023