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William Henry Harrison Battle orders, ca. 1813 October

Item

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Title

William Henry Harrison Battle orders, ca. 1813 October

Description

Military order from William Henry Harrison for an attack upon the British and Native Americans. The attack involves control of Lake Erie and is thought to have been written in October. The attack was to involve commanders such as Isaac Shelby, James Vincent Ball, Duncan McArthur, Lewis Cass, and Oliver Hazard Perry.

Source

Henry Family Papers, 1773-1864, Filson Historical Society

Relation

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Type

Identifier

Mss. A H521 f6

Citation

Harrison, William Henry, “William Henry Harrison Battle orders, ca. 1813 October,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed March 29, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5158.