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Cornelius Gooding Harrison letter to Lucinda Harrison

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Description: In his letter home, Harrison describes his journey from St. Louis to Independence, Missouri. The letter focuses on descriptions of the area and of the conditions of camp life and their effect on Harrison.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1850, April 9-29.
Call number: mssHM 69818
Creator: Harrison, Cornelius Gooding (1829-)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Acquired from W. P. Hammon, November 1964.
Associated people: Harrison, Lucinda Gooding, (1807-1870,)
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Lower Sandusky, Ohio, letter to Governor Isaac Shelby, Frankfort, Kentucky :

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Harrison writes to the governor of Kentucky during the War of 1812 requesting troops be raised in his state for upcoming operations. He invites Shelby to accept a command "that would be nominal only," invoking the example of Scipio and Lucius. Has sent his aide-de-camp Major Trimble in person to communicate particulars.

mssHM 23002

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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, 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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Chauncey Taylor letter to Mr. and Mrs. Zalmon Sanford, in the Caribbean Sea

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In his letter, Taylor describes his ocean voyage, the conditions on board ship (including the food), and his impressions of the Carribbean.

mssHM 58198

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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.

mssHM 23003

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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.

mssHM 23008

Cornelius Gooding Harrison letter to Lucinda Harrison

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