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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Franklinton, Ohio, letter to Major General Green Clay, Fort Meigs :
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Lower Sandusky, Ohio, letter to Brigadier General Green Clay, Fort Meigs :
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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.
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Upper Sandusky, Ohio, letter to Major General Green Clay, Camp Meigs :
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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.
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Fort Amanda, letter to Brigadier General Green Clay :
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Harrison reports on his plans to set out for Fort Meigs during the War of 1812; sends orders to Clay regarding Fort St. Mary's, Fort Winchester, and Fort McArthur. He also discusses ammunition supplies.
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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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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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