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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.

Item from Catalog 342 (released for May, 2024)

Category: Pre-Civil War