Harrison, William Henry, Head Quarters, foot of the Miami Rapids, to Governor Isaac Shelby
| Description: |
Harrison reports he has received news that a detachment of British troops and Indians have left Fort George in Canada to reinforce the British troops at Malden (Canada) and that these will be joined by another 1,000 Indians from near Chicago. Shelby, Isaac, 1750-1826 One page is blank. Transcription of letter is located in Box 3, Folder 2, of the collection. |
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| Origin: | 1813-02-16 |
| Created By: |
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 |
| Publisher: |
Digital Image 2012 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc050/id/1098 |
| Collection: |
William Henry Harrison Papers and Documents, 1791-1864 |
| Copyright: |
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| Geography: |
Miami Rapids |
| Subjects: |
United States--History--War of 1812 Indians of North America--Wars--1750-1815 Troop movements Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 Shelby, Isaac, 1750-1826 Kentucky. Governor (1812-1816 : Shelby) Potawatomi Indians--Northwest, Old Miami Indians--Northwest, Old |
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