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to Major General William Henry Harrison

Before the battle of Lake Erie, Perry has "succeeded in [getting one of] the Sloops of war over the bar...The enemy ...move seven over the bar...I am of opinion that in two days the Naval superiority will be decided on this Lake, and should we be...

GLC09108

to Benjamin W. Crowninshield

Perry writes to the secretary of the navy to recommend Dr. Richard Stevens for a position as a surgeon in the navy. Cites his experience as a surgeon's mate aboard the frigate Java in the Mediterranean and attests to his "extensive acquirements and...

GLC00496.273.01

to Daniel Dobbins

From aboard the USS Lawrence during the War of 1812., Commodore Perry instructs Captain Dobbins to "proceed again to Erie for the purpose of bringing up provisions & Stores for the Squadron." Indicates that "the services of the Ohio will in all...

GLC00496.273.02

to William H. Harrison

Requests funds for the maintenance of prisoners during the War of 1812. Written aboard the schooner Ariel.

GLC05264.02