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General Harrison cited for bravery in Thames battle
A compilation of letters defends General William Henry Harrison against accusations of cowardice. The correspondents recount Harrison's leadership at Thames Tippecanoe Meigs and other actions, asserting his courage, strategic skill, and decisive command under heavy fire.
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Washington
Dean
Harrison
Ohio House of Representatives
Battle of the Thames
Wayne
Tippecanoe
Fort Meigs
the Thames
MacGregor
Commodore Perry
Shea
Tecumseh
Chatham
Col. Johnson
Benjamin Warfield
Lexington
Perry
Warheld
Chambers
Moses B
Coxwaa
Lege Cobinlis
Ole
Winchester
Raisin
Maumee
Lakes
Iceneral Harrison
Iarrison
Franklinton
Ohio
William Henry Harrison
J. Ofallon