16 Sep 1840
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Newspaper
Columbus Enquirer
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1840
Page
1
A Cincinnati era piece recalls General Harrison’s cooperation with Commodore Perry in the War of 1812. It details Allied forces at Sandusky and the Thames, praises Harrison’s leadership, and notes Perry’s thanks for reinforcements. It contrasts Harrison’s record with Van Buren, urging support for the older general and noting Rhode Island and Rhode Island figures in praise.
A 1840 letter shares an anecdote about General William Henry Harrison from a British flotilla commander in the Upper Lakes theater. The officer fired his ships to avoid capture as Kenmuckians approached after Proctor’s defeat, while Harrison protected the writer’s British family. The piece also defends Harrison’s private and public character, citing testimony from Dawson, McAfee, Lytle, and Dr. Duncan, and extols Harrison’s Irish aid record and integrity against Loco-foco attacks.
A May 1814 letter from Gen. Harrisons staff expresses support for his decision to resign. They commend his service to the frontier and contrast his forbearance with the risks of a new system, predicting history will rank him with Fabius and Washington. The note acknowledges the loss to the nation yet defends the act as honorable under the circumstances.
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