Manuscripts

William Henry Harrison, Vincennes, Indiana Territory, letter to Caesar A. Rodney, Wilmington :

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Description: Harrison discusses subpoenas issued to Judge Davis (presumably Judge Thomas T. Davis), John Berry and Captain Prince (presumably William Prince); he mentions that those issued to Davis and Berry have been returned to him with the note "came to hand too late." These references are most likely to persons from Indiana Territory involved in local activities related to the conspiracy accusations and treason trial of Aaron Burr, which was taking place in Richmond, Virginia.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1807 August 15.
Call number: mssHM 25459
Creator: Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Provenance unknown. In library as of July 1931.
Restrictions: Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

James Madison, Washington, D.C., letter to Caesar A. Rodney, Wilmington, Delaware :

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Letter by Secretary of State James Madison to U.S. Attorney General Caesar A. Rodney regarding the treason trial of Aaron Burr; he requests that Mr. La Trobe be immediately summoned to Richmond as a witness and mentions other trial matters.

mssHM 25460

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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.

mssHM 23010

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William Henry Harrison proclamation, Detroit :

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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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William Henry Harrison, Camp Meigs, letter to Brigadier General Green Clay :

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Harrison reports during the War of 1812 that the British have not yet made an appearance and that he is anxiously awaiting Clay's arrival; he is having a boat sent to meet him at Blanchard's Fork. Discusses the manning of Forts St. Mary's and Amanda.

mssHM 23007

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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.

mssHM 23023

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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.

mssHM 23009

William Henry Harrison, Vincennes, Indiana Territory, letter to Caesar A. Rodney, Wilmington :

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