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