Battle of the Thames valor recalled in 1840 letters
Frankfort dated 1840 recounts James Davidson as a fearless soldier in Gen Harrison's era. Davidson led charges at the Thames, endured three wounds, and stood with his men until victory. Letters describe Harrison and Shelby urging troops amid heavy fire and a fierce clash at the angle with Indian forces.
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James Davidson
Jarrison
the Thames
Shelby
C. A. Wickliffe
Col. J. Davinson
Col. Johnson
Davidson
Harrison
James
Theobald
Lexington
Capt. Stoker
Gen. Harrion
Gov. Shelby
Oreback
Cal
Daniel Gar
Letter questions Col Johnson and Harrison in 1834 clash
James Davidson writes from Clay County countering a December 22 1834 letter that claimed Col Richard M Johnson crossed the swamp with the Second Battalion and fought 1490 Indians. Davidson asserts Johnson was wounded early and cannot know infantry actions while praising the Second Battalion for key victory and Harrison’s leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County
Richard M. Johnson
Col. Johnson
Harrison
Shelby
Mounted Regiment
Perry
James Davidson
J. D. C. A Wiexurrrs
Bank of Norwalk Elects New President and Cashier
At a meeting of the Bank of Norwalk directors on the 24th inst Timothy Baker was elected President to fill the vacancy from John R Finns resignation John R Finn was appointed Cashier to fill the vacancy left by John Gardiner Also noted are comments on Ezra M Stone a performer inventor and public figure and references to political items and local notices in Fitchville and Berlin including a Tippecanoe Club meeting with J M Root addressing attendees.
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Bank of Norwalk
Timothy Baker
John R. Finn
John Gardiner
Tippecanoe Club of
Berlin
Ene School House
Robert’s Tavern
Everting
J. M. Root
Ruggles ‘Tippecanoe Club
R. Salisbury
Prest
Oxford
Erie Co
Winni Asa Swayze Muxcer
Ephraim Munger
Norwalk
Ruggles
Ruoss Ann
Richard
Rebecca Salisbury
Consmiypton
Rev. J. Covgay
W. Culapin
D. Jayne
South Third St
Philadelphia
United States
Army
U. States
Jayne
Blair
Buckingham, Ogden & CO
Whigs of Huron County Call For Vigilance Ahead of Oct Contest
A Huron County Whig call urges Van Buren and allies to rally support as Ohio becomes a political battleground. It directs Harrison Tyler and Corwin backers in townships to meet October 5 to form vigilance committees in every school district and mobilize voters for the October 13 election, aiming for a triumphant result.
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Huron County
Buckeye
van Buren
Maine
Coxsrcker
Europe Island
Virerxia
Carolina
Louisiasa
Ohio i
Friends of
Harrison
Tyler
Central Committee
Gen Harrison to Visit Ohio Soldiers Counties in October
Gen Harrison, urged by friends in Richland Wayne Holmes and Coshocton counties, will visit Mansfield October 5 Wooster October 8 Millersburgh October 8 Coshocton October 9. Col Clambers of Kentucky invited to join in Mansfield and likely to accompany Harrison at each stop along with other distinguished strangers.
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Harrison
Richland
Wayne
Holmes
Coshocton
Mansfield
Wooster
Millersburgh
Col. Clambers
Kentucky
Gen. Harison
Jim
Gen. Harrison
Ohio State Journal
Van Buren confirms Holland's life of him is substantially correct
A Illinois committee asked Martin Van Buren about Holland's life of him. Van Buren says the copy sent by Alexander is genuine and, apart from lack of prior communication, presents a substantially accurate record of his political career. Weather notes follow with a week of varying frost and clear or rainy days.
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Illinois
van Buren
Holland
Alexander
M. van Buren
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Ezra M. Stone
Windy
Lucas
Ohio
Stone
P. S
Mr Stone
Bunker Hill
Webster
Union
Crow Chapman
Fitchville
Fridday
Justice of the Peace
Rarchment.r
Locofocos
UFTI
Charlies Jackson
Lacofocu
J. B. Farr
Tippecanoe Club
Stewart's Tavern
Parly Candla Licht
Wenn
Caesag Aan
D. Squires
Press
Bronson
Eleutheros Cooke
Ture
Uwtsu
Sun
Ai Mon
Moon
Ilizy
Dew
Huron County Board of School Examiners
P. ML
Presbyterian Meetinghouse
Iso
Hauke
Jairus Kennan
Smith & Hyde
Milan
Ppue Tan
Ripley
John M Latimer
Spooner
Wickham & Preston
Uu Do
S. Patrick & CO
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Columbus
Coopers
Castaha
Cold Creek
Erie County
Burton & Wilkins
Castalia
Cash
Q. Taylor
Bron
Ezra Smith
A. G Smith
Penn
Slocum
Mr. Olmsted
L. Clark
Sebastian Venus
Main Street
W. P. Brown
Yellow Ware House
Milan Canal
B. D. Tilden
Bruno Silva
Rail Road
Monroeville
Gut
Waith
J.B. Villingsiast
C. L. Latimer
J. R. Osborne
Norwalk Bank
Ames Williams
J. Beardsley
John J. Akerman
ANP
Als Ann Souictter
W. Wetrton
St Aira
Boots & Shoes
L. Hopkins
E. Gray
Show
Old Island
Whyler
Woorwalk
Columbus Insurance Company
Court House
SAOP
T. G. Rait
Presbyterian Church
D. Considine
N.B
Wadsworth
Wadeworth
Auburn
D. & T. Hamilton
dHilan
Norwalk, Feb
Joan
Conover
Ohio Supreme Court
Wright
Curtis
Blackstone
Ohio Gazeteer
Pealea
Norwal
W. Chapin
Borwalli
A Patrick & CO
D. &Y. Haslilton
A. Chesebrough
Vpiaster
Fish Salt &c
Monroevians
Sorensend & Lenderson
Sandusky City
Monroe Ie Anz
Whyler’s
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