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William H. Harrison on the Battle of Tippecanoe...
William H. Harrison on the Battle of Tippecanoe...
Item # 698471
December 07, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1811 Page 2 has: "Indian War--Official" being a letter to the Secretary of War signed in type: Wm. Henry Harrison, datelined "H.Q. near the Prophet's Town, November 8, 1811." The letter describes the battle of Tippecanoe beginning with: "...the dawn of yesterday terminated any action between the troops under my command, and the whole of the Prophet's force..." with further details about the false suspension of hostilities and the surprise attack by the Indians.
Four pages, scattered foxing and an few ink stains, minor margin tears.
Category: Pre-Civil War