Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 To the Editors of the National Intelligencer

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GLC#
GLC05565
Type
Documents
Date
12 June 1819
Author/Creator
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
Title
To the Editors of the National Intelligencer
Place Written
North Bend, Ohio
Pagination
12 p. : docket ; Height: 35 cm, Width: 21 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
The First Age of Reform

Defends himself against General James Winchester's attack on his character and conduct in the command of the North Western Army in the War of 1812 Ohio campaign. Concerns who was to blame for sending out a detachment of the army beyond the reach of support. The detachment was almost completely destroyed by the British and Indians. Includes a copy of a letter written to Harrison by Samuel G. Hopkins and dated 24 February 1813 that supports his views. With corrections and an autograph endorsement signed by Harrison on pages 11 and 12.

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