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December 26, 1839
Lincoln Telegraph
Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine
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Biographical sketch of Gen. William H. Harrison, born 1773 in Virginia, detailing his education, military service under Washington and Wayne, governorships, victories at Tippecanoe and Thames, congressional roles, and recall as minister to Colombia in 1829.
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We ask the attention of our readers, and especially those who have come on the stage of active life since Gen. Harrison has been in comparative retirement, to the following
PROMINENT EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF GEN. HARRISON.
Gen William H. Harrison was born in Charles City County, Va., on the 9th of February, 1773. His father, Benj. Harrison, was a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, and afterward Governor of Virginia.
He was educated at Hampden Sydney College, Va. He commenced the study of Medicine in Philadelphia, under the guardianship of the celebrated Robert Morris, about 1790.
He was induced, by Washington's sanction, to join the army in 1791, and received from that immortal patriot the commission of Ensign in the army stationed at Fort Washington.
In 1792, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
In 1793 he joined the legion under Gen. Wayne and in a few days after, was selected by that brave and observant general, as one of his aides-de-camp.
On the 20th of Aug. 1794, he distinguished himself in the battle of the Miami and elicited, as he had on a previous occasion, the most distinguished written approbation from Gen. Wayne.
In 1795 he was made Captain, and was placed in command of Fort Washington by Wayne.
In 1797, he was appointed, by President Adams Secretary to the Northwestern Territory, and ex-officio Lieut. Governor. 1798, when he was but 25 years of age, he was chosen by the People a Delegate to Congress.
In 1801, he was appointed Governor of Indiana, and in the same year, President Jefferson appointed him sole commissioner for treating with the Indians.
In 1809, he was re-appointed Governor of Indiana by President Madison.
On the 7th of November, 1811, he gained the great victory of Tippecanoe.
President Madison appointed him commander in-chief of the Northwestern Army on the 17th of September, 1812.
On the 1st of May, 1813, the siege of Fort Meigs commenced, which lasted five days, and was terminated by the brilliant and successful sortie of Gen. Harrison.
On the 31st July, 1813, the battle at Fort Stephenson occurred.
On the 5th of October, 1813, he gained the splendid victory of the Thames, over the British and Indians under Proctor.
In 1814, Gen. Harrison, in conjunction with Gov. Shelby, of Kentucky, and Gen. Cass, formerly Secretary of War, was appointed by President Madison, to treat with the Indians. In the same year, he, with his colleagues, concluded the celebrated treaty of Greenville.
1815. Gen. Harrison, Gen. McArthur, and the Hon. John Graham, were appointed Commissioners to treat with the Indians, which they accomplished at Detroit.
In 1816, Gen. Harrison was elected a member of Congress from Ohio to fill a vacancy occasioned by the Hon. John McLean.
In January 1818, Gen. Harrison introduced a resolution in Congress, of which he was a member, in honor of Kosciusko, then recently deceased; and made one of the most feeling, classical and eloquent speeches in its support, ever delivered in the House.
In 1819, he was elected a member of the Senate of Ohio.
In 1825, he was elected, by the Legislature of Ohio, a member of the U. S. Senate.
In 1825, he was made in the U. S. Senate Chairman of the Military committee in the place of Gen. Jackson, who had resigned.
In 1828, he was appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Columbia.
In March 1829, recalled by President Jackson among his first acts of political proscription, almost as soon as Gen. H. had been accredited by the Columbian government, and a brawling partisan, T. P. Moore, appointed in his place.
On the 27th of September 1829, he wrote his immortal letter to Simon Bolivar, the deliverer of South America.
He is now a farmer in the State of Ohio, a poor man; with a large family, among whom are the children of his son in law, the lamented and gallant General Pike; and is the candidate of a great People for the first office in their gift.
PROMINENT EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF GEN. HARRISON.
Gen William H. Harrison was born in Charles City County, Va., on the 9th of February, 1773. His father, Benj. Harrison, was a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, and afterward Governor of Virginia.
He was educated at Hampden Sydney College, Va. He commenced the study of Medicine in Philadelphia, under the guardianship of the celebrated Robert Morris, about 1790.
He was induced, by Washington's sanction, to join the army in 1791, and received from that immortal patriot the commission of Ensign in the army stationed at Fort Washington.
In 1792, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
In 1793 he joined the legion under Gen. Wayne and in a few days after, was selected by that brave and observant general, as one of his aides-de-camp.
On the 20th of Aug. 1794, he distinguished himself in the battle of the Miami and elicited, as he had on a previous occasion, the most distinguished written approbation from Gen. Wayne.
In 1795 he was made Captain, and was placed in command of Fort Washington by Wayne.
In 1797, he was appointed, by President Adams Secretary to the Northwestern Territory, and ex-officio Lieut. Governor. 1798, when he was but 25 years of age, he was chosen by the People a Delegate to Congress.
In 1801, he was appointed Governor of Indiana, and in the same year, President Jefferson appointed him sole commissioner for treating with the Indians.
In 1809, he was re-appointed Governor of Indiana by President Madison.
On the 7th of November, 1811, he gained the great victory of Tippecanoe.
President Madison appointed him commander in-chief of the Northwestern Army on the 17th of September, 1812.
On the 1st of May, 1813, the siege of Fort Meigs commenced, which lasted five days, and was terminated by the brilliant and successful sortie of Gen. Harrison.
On the 31st July, 1813, the battle at Fort Stephenson occurred.
On the 5th of October, 1813, he gained the splendid victory of the Thames, over the British and Indians under Proctor.
In 1814, Gen. Harrison, in conjunction with Gov. Shelby, of Kentucky, and Gen. Cass, formerly Secretary of War, was appointed by President Madison, to treat with the Indians. In the same year, he, with his colleagues, concluded the celebrated treaty of Greenville.
1815. Gen. Harrison, Gen. McArthur, and the Hon. John Graham, were appointed Commissioners to treat with the Indians, which they accomplished at Detroit.
In 1816, Gen. Harrison was elected a member of Congress from Ohio to fill a vacancy occasioned by the Hon. John McLean.
In January 1818, Gen. Harrison introduced a resolution in Congress, of which he was a member, in honor of Kosciusko, then recently deceased; and made one of the most feeling, classical and eloquent speeches in its support, ever delivered in the House.
In 1819, he was elected a member of the Senate of Ohio.
In 1825, he was elected, by the Legislature of Ohio, a member of the U. S. Senate.
In 1825, he was made in the U. S. Senate Chairman of the Military committee in the place of Gen. Jackson, who had resigned.
In 1828, he was appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Columbia.
In March 1829, recalled by President Jackson among his first acts of political proscription, almost as soon as Gen. H. had been accredited by the Columbian government, and a brawling partisan, T. P. Moore, appointed in his place.
On the 27th of September 1829, he wrote his immortal letter to Simon Bolivar, the deliverer of South America.
He is now a farmer in the State of Ohio, a poor man; with a large family, among whom are the children of his son in law, the lamented and gallant General Pike; and is the candidate of a great People for the first office in their gift.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
William H Harrison
Biography
Military Career
Tippecanoe
Thames Battle
Indian Treaties
Political Appointments
What entities or persons were involved?
William H. Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Where did it happen?
Charles City County, Virginia; Northwest Territory; Indiana; Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
William H. Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Location
Charles City County, Virginia; Northwest Territory; Indiana; Ohio
Event Date
Born February 9, 1773; Events Through 1829
Story Details
Life sketch of Gen. William H. Harrison, from birth in Virginia, education, medical studies, military commissions under Washington and Wayne, promotions, battles including Miami, Tippecanoe, Thames, governorships of Indiana, congressional service, treaty negotiations with Indians, senate roles, ministry to Colombia, and recall by Jackson.