Lot 78
Harrison, William Henry. General Taylor, during the War of 1812, used his own money and credit to pay the troops and took to the field as Brigadier General of the Kentucky Militia and acted as Quartermaster of the Northwestern Army under General Hull. William Henry Harrison's military fame during the War of 1812 made possible his later election as President.
An unusually choice quality ALS, free from the usual bleeding of ink, paper loss and other defects commonly associated with Wm. H. Harrison material. 9th President of the United States, 1841.
Autograph Letter Signed. Two pages, small quarto, Headquarters, Piqua, Sept. 25, 1812, to General James Taylor. Harrison writes concerning a man's accounts, then asks Taylor to send his (Harrison's) salary to a Mr. Wilkins, and to Mrs. Harrison (Anna Harrison), one hundred dollars each, and the balance to him. Harison writes:
"Your favor of the 22nd Inst. was only received. I have not been inattentive to the proceedings of Mr. [?] & I am very well persuaded that you will find his account in good order. He appears to me to have been remarkably attentive to them. I enclose you herewith duplicate accounts & receipts [not present] for pay as Major Genl. in the [?] quota as I understand you continue to ask for one month which I will thank you to dispose of as follows - One Hundred Dollars to be sent to Charles Wilkins, Esq. at Lexington. Another Hundred to be paid to Mrs. Harrison & the balance transmitted to me. The President has authorized me to fill all the staff within the sphere of my command. I wish to know as soon as you can inform me whether you are still authorized to act as paymaster."
Fine.
Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750.
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