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William Henry Harrison Papers, Microfilm Reel 2: November 2, 1804-September 27, 1807

Description: Microfilm Reel 2 of The Papers of William Henry Harrison, contains official documents, correspondence, and other papers dating from November 2, 1804-September 27, 1807. Notable correspondents in this reel include John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Dearborn, Benjamin Parke, and Pierre Chouteau. Significant events that occurred during the dates covered include the first meeting of the Indiana Territorial General Assembly, a visit from U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr, the founding of Vincennes University with Harrison as President of its board, the founding of Corydon (later the territorial capital), and the signing of treaties with Native American tribes of Sauc and Fox, Delaware, Osage, and Piankashaw.
Origin: November 2, 1804-September 27, 1807
Contributor(s): Editor: Douglas E. Clanin; Associate Editor: Ruth Dorrel; Editorial Assitants: M. Teresa Baer, Kathleen M. Breen, Sally Childs-Helton, C. James Foxlow, George R. Hanlin, Sarah J. G. Hargitt, Donald L. Hawk, John W. Knorr, Kathryn A. Mulina, Susan H. Truax, and Elizabeth J. Van Allen; Senior Editor: Paula Corpuz; Transcribers: Barbara Huff and Nancy Newby
Publisher: Indiana Historical Society
Source: http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc050/id/7541
Collection: William Henry Harrison Papers and Documents, 1791-1864
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Subjects: Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841--Archives
Governors--Indiana--Archives
Indiana--Politics and government
Parke, Benjamin, 1777-1835
Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Native Americans
Vincennes University
Indiana Territory

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