Manuscripts
Lewis Vail memoirs, Canton, Stark Co
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"Jacob Blukunduper" letter to Lewis Vail, New Dover, Ohio
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A letter addressed to Lewis Vail and signed "Jacob Blukunduper (?)" discusses the early history of Moravian missions in Ohio
mssHM 59433
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Camp Meigs, letter to Brigadier General Green Clay :
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Harrison discusses provisions for Fort Meigs during the War of 1812, damage to storehouses and property from the siege, and repairs of tools needed. He also mentions troop discipline and drills, and warns Clay against soldiers' movements beyond the protection of the fort.
mssHM 23006
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Lewis Granger letter to "Dear Father,"
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The author of this letter, writing to his father, Ralph Granger, in Ohio, describes his journey overland to southern California from Salt Lake City in the fall of 1849. He then comments at considerable length upon Los Angeles and the surrounding region with reference to climate, agriculture and opportunities for investment
mssHM 58073
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Fragments related to the Battle of Lake Erie
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Manuscript fragments of ballad lyrics or poetry related to the War of 1812, especially the Battle of Lake Erie in September 1813, James Bird, and Oliver Hazard Perry.
mssHM 84522
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Camp Seneca, letter to Brigadier General Green Clay, Fort Meigs :
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Harrison describes the aftermath of the Battle of Fort Stephenson during the War of 1812, including number of prisoners taken; he also provides information on current military operations in the area, and beef supplies for Fort Meigs. He mentions reports of the presence of Tecumseh and Native American warriors in the area of Fort Meigs.
mssHM 23025
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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.
mssHM 23026