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Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 to James Morrison

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00127 Author/Creator: Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 Place Written: Head Quarters, Portage River Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 29, 1813 Pagination: 2 p. : address : Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

William Henry Harrison writes to the deputy quartermaster in Franklinton, Ohio regarding matters of money, supplies, and ordnance. Optimistically describes his plans for the upcoming battle of Fort George. Notes that the cold is impeding his writing.

Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
Morrison, James, 1755-1823

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