Lot 25
Harrison, William Henry. Autograph document signed "Wm. H. Harrison" as Aide de camp to General "Mad Anthony" Wayne, 8 x 2¾ in., Jan. 8, 1795. "The Quarter master ples to issue fifteen Rashens of Wiskey for the res of the Speis at Greenville…" The docket on the verso notes, "…13 Ras Spies." Written on part of a page of laid, watermarked paper. Very good; light toning, uneven top edge, and tiny tape remnants in lower corners, affecting nothing. Harrison fought in the Northwest Territory Indian Wars from 1791-1798, winning the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794. He was present at the signing of the Treaty of Greenville in August, 1795, which signified the final surrender of the Native Americans in the Ohio Territory. Estimated Value $600 - 800
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