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February 25, 1840
Rutland Herald
Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Biographical timeline of William Henry Harrison's life, from his birth in 1773 and early military appointments under Washington to his victories at Tippecanoe and the Thames, political roles as governor and senator, and diplomatic efforts, praised as a national deliverer.
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AN ELOQUENT RECORD.
William H. Harrison was born in Virginia on the 9th Feb. 1773.
In 1791, when 19 years of age, was appointed by Washington, an ensign in our infant army
In 1792. he was promoted to the rank of Lt. and in 1793 joined the legion under General Wayne, and in a few days thereafter, was selected by him as one of his aids.
On the 20th of August, 1794, he distinguished himself in the battle of the Miami, and elicited the most flattering written approbation of Gen. Wayne.
In 1795. he was made a Captain, and was placed in command of Fort Washington.
In 1797, he was appointed by President Adams, Secretary of the North Western Territory. and ex officio Lt. Governor.
In 1798 he was chosen a delegate to Congress.
In 1801, he was appointed Gov. of Indiana, and the same year President Jefferson appointed him sole commissioner for treating with the Indians.
In 1809, he was re-appointed Gov. of Indiana by Madison.
On the 7th of Nov. 1811. he gained the GREAT VICTORY of TIPPECANOE.
On the 11th Sept. 1812, he was appointed by Madison, Commander-in-Chief of the North Western Army.
On the 1st May, 1813, the siege of Ft. Meigs commenced lasted 5 days, and was terminated by the brilliant and successful sortie of Gen. Harrison.
On the 31st of July, 1813, the battle of Fort Stephenson occurred.
On the 5th Oct. 1813, he gained the splendid victory of the THAMES, over the British and Indians under Proctor.
In 1814, he was appointed by Madison, one of the commissioners to treat with the Indians and in the same year, with his colleagues, Gov. Shelby and Gen. Cass, concluded the celebrated treaty of Greenville.
In 1815, he was again appointed such commissioner, with Gen. McArthur and mr. Graham, and negotiated a treaty at Detroit.
In 1816, he was elected a member of Congress.
In January, 1817, he introduced a resolution in honor of Kosciusko, and supported it in one of the most eloquent and classical speeches ever delivered in the House of Representatives.
In 1819, he was elected a member of the Ohio Senate.
In 1824, he was elected senator in Congress, and was appointed in 1825, Chairman of the Military Committee, in place of Gen Jackson, who had resigned.
In 1827, he was appointed minister to Colombia. and in 1829, wrote his immortal letter to Bolivar, the deliverer of South America.
Of him Col Johnson (Vice President.) thus spoke in the House of Representatives while a member of that body
"Of the career of Gen. Harrison I need not speak-the history of the West is his history. For 40 years he has been identified with its interests, its perils and its hopes. Universally beloved in the walks of peace, and distinguished by his ability in the field. During the late war, he was longer in actual service, than any other General officer ; he was perhaps, oftner in action than any of them, and never sustained a defeat.
Such is the man, who still enjoying his untarnished fame and glory, and standing on a proud and lofty eminence where neither malice nor envy can assail him, is now summoned by his grateful countrymen to leave the quiet walks of private life, to guide the councils of the nation, "and deliver the country from the dangers which encompass it." AND HE WILL BE HER DELIVERER!!
William H. Harrison was born in Virginia on the 9th Feb. 1773.
In 1791, when 19 years of age, was appointed by Washington, an ensign in our infant army
In 1792. he was promoted to the rank of Lt. and in 1793 joined the legion under General Wayne, and in a few days thereafter, was selected by him as one of his aids.
On the 20th of August, 1794, he distinguished himself in the battle of the Miami, and elicited the most flattering written approbation of Gen. Wayne.
In 1795. he was made a Captain, and was placed in command of Fort Washington.
In 1797, he was appointed by President Adams, Secretary of the North Western Territory. and ex officio Lt. Governor.
In 1798 he was chosen a delegate to Congress.
In 1801, he was appointed Gov. of Indiana, and the same year President Jefferson appointed him sole commissioner for treating with the Indians.
In 1809, he was re-appointed Gov. of Indiana by Madison.
On the 7th of Nov. 1811. he gained the GREAT VICTORY of TIPPECANOE.
On the 11th Sept. 1812, he was appointed by Madison, Commander-in-Chief of the North Western Army.
On the 1st May, 1813, the siege of Ft. Meigs commenced lasted 5 days, and was terminated by the brilliant and successful sortie of Gen. Harrison.
On the 31st of July, 1813, the battle of Fort Stephenson occurred.
On the 5th Oct. 1813, he gained the splendid victory of the THAMES, over the British and Indians under Proctor.
In 1814, he was appointed by Madison, one of the commissioners to treat with the Indians and in the same year, with his colleagues, Gov. Shelby and Gen. Cass, concluded the celebrated treaty of Greenville.
In 1815, he was again appointed such commissioner, with Gen. McArthur and mr. Graham, and negotiated a treaty at Detroit.
In 1816, he was elected a member of Congress.
In January, 1817, he introduced a resolution in honor of Kosciusko, and supported it in one of the most eloquent and classical speeches ever delivered in the House of Representatives.
In 1819, he was elected a member of the Ohio Senate.
In 1824, he was elected senator in Congress, and was appointed in 1825, Chairman of the Military Committee, in place of Gen Jackson, who had resigned.
In 1827, he was appointed minister to Colombia. and in 1829, wrote his immortal letter to Bolivar, the deliverer of South America.
Of him Col Johnson (Vice President.) thus spoke in the House of Representatives while a member of that body
"Of the career of Gen. Harrison I need not speak-the history of the West is his history. For 40 years he has been identified with its interests, its perils and its hopes. Universally beloved in the walks of peace, and distinguished by his ability in the field. During the late war, he was longer in actual service, than any other General officer ; he was perhaps, oftner in action than any of them, and never sustained a defeat.
Such is the man, who still enjoying his untarnished fame and glory, and standing on a proud and lofty eminence where neither malice nor envy can assail him, is now summoned by his grateful countrymen to leave the quiet walks of private life, to guide the councils of the nation, "and deliver the country from the dangers which encompass it." AND HE WILL BE HER DELIVERER!!
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
William H Harrison
Military Career
Tippecanoe Victory
Battle Of The Thames
Indian Treaties
Political Appointments
What entities or persons were involved?
William H. Harrison
Where did it happen?
Virginia, Northwest Territory, Indiana, Ohio, Colombia
Story Details
Key Persons
William H. Harrison
Location
Virginia, Northwest Territory, Indiana, Ohio, Colombia
Event Date
1773 1829
Story Details
Chronological record of William H. Harrison's military promotions, battles including Tippecanoe and the Thames, gubernatorial and congressional roles, Indian treaties, and diplomatic letter to Bolivar, concluding with praise from Col. Johnson as a undefeated leader and national deliverer.