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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC09108 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1813 |
| Title | Oliver H. Perry to Major General William Henry Harrison discussing the possibility of a battle on Lake Erie |
| Date | 5 August 1813 |
| Author | Perry, Oliver Hazard (1785-1819) |
| Recipient | Harrison, William Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Before the battle of Lake Erie, Perry has "succeeded in [getting one of] the Sloops of war over the bar...The enemy ...move seven over the bar...I am of opinion that in two days the Naval superiority will be decided on this Lake, and should we be successful, I shall sail for the head of the lake immediately to cooperate with you, and hope that our joint exertions will be productive of honor and advantage to our country." Damaged, with some text losses, with two additional autograph notes initialled by Perry. |
| Subjects | Battle Orderly Book Military History Navy War of 1812 Battle |
| People | Perry, Oliver Hazard (1785-1819) Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841) |
| Place written | Lake Erie |
| Theme | War of 1812; Naval & Maritime; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |