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Harrison letters defend his Thames battle conduct
A correspondence from 1840 defends General William Henry Harrison’s actions at the Thames and Tippecanoe. It details aides, troops, and commands, preserving Harrison’s role against claims he planned or led without others. The letters praise his coolness, leadership, and sacrifice, arguing Johnson did not overshadow Harrison.
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Corwin
Just General Assembly
Harrison
St. Louis
Moses B. Conwix
Iarrison
the Thame
Battle of the Thames
Charles
Todd
Trotter
Col. Paul
Col. Johnson
Frotter
Kentucky Volunteers
Col. Wood
Engineer Corps
Tiotere
Gat. Harrison
Cel. Johnon
Sun Ten
Geo. Harrison
D-troit
Gov
Shelby
Tippecanoe
Charg
Warison
Col. Owen
Eheral Harrison
Idarvison
Fort Migs
Chambers
Proctor
Morrison
Geeral Tharrison
Dudley
Reves
Diarrion
Port Metas
Jo Aioe
Ta Congress
Fruar
Oulin
Wincieet
Atin
Daver
Garrison
Uarrison
Franklington
Ohio
Fort Meigs
William Henry Harrison
Hardihand
Perry