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William Henry Harrison, mouth of the Portage River, letter to Duncan McArthur, Fort Meigs :
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Fort Amanda, letter to Brigadier General Green Clay :
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Harrison reports on his plans to set out for Fort Meigs during the War of 1812; sends orders to Clay regarding Fort St. Mary's, Fort Winchester, and Fort McArthur. He also discusses ammunition supplies.
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Seneca Town, letter to Brigadier General Green Clay, Fort Meigs :
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Harrison writes during the War of 1812 regarding troop reorganization and assignments, which will give Clay some respite. He also discusses the construction of a new fort and ammunition. The postscript on August 24 discusses food rations and salt.
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters at St. Mary's, letter to Isaac Shelby, Frankfort, Kentucky :
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Harrison writes to the governor of Kentucky during the War of 1812, discussing his appointment as commander of the northwestern army and a proposed expedition to Detroit. He also discusses the conduct cases of Major Bodly (presumably Thomas Bodley) and Mr. Eastland. Harrison mentions reported activities of Native Americans in the area of Brownstown, Michigan, and the army's goal of sweeping them "from Brownstown to the Rapids." Postscript in Harrison's hand discusses new intelligence about actions at Fort Defiance and his subsequent plans.
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Seneca Town, letter to Brigadier General Green Clay, Fort Meigs :
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Harrison reports that supplies are being sent to Fort Meigs during the War of 1812; he also reports the presence of spies at Fort Meigs from Michigan Territory and orders Clay to hold a Crandell in irons for spying.
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Franklinton, Ohio, letter to Major General Green Clay, Fort Meigs :
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Harrison sends instructions and information on naval plans at Erie, Pennsylvania during the War of 1812.
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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Lower Sandusky, Ohio, letter to Brigadier General Green Clay, Fort Meigs :
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Harrison sends information on payments to militia during the War of 1812; he also orders Clay to prepare to muster all troops and prepare returns at Fort Meigs.
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