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William Henry Harrison Papers, Microfilm Reel 1: December 2, 1799-October 30, 1804

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Microfilm Reel 1 of The Papers of William Henry Harrison, contains official documents, correspondence, and other papers dating from December 2, 1799-October 30, 1804. Notable correspondents in this reel include John Adams, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and Henry Dearborn. Significant events that occurred during the dates covered include Harrison's appointment as governor of the new Indiana Territory by President John Adams, the creation of the Indiana Territory, Harrison's additional appointment as the Administrator of the District of Louisiana (a portion of the Louisiana Purchase), and the signing of treaties with the Native American tribes of Delaware, Eel River, Kaskaskia, and Piankashaw.
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Editor: Douglas E. Clanin; Associate Editor: Ruth Dorrel; Editorial Assitants: M. Teresa Baer, Kathleen M. Breen, Sally Childs-Helton, C. James Foxlow, George R. Hanlin, Sarah J. G. Hargitt, Donald L. Hawk, John W. Knorr, Kathryn A. Mulina, Susan H. Truax, and Elizabeth J. Van Allen; Senior Editor: Paula Corpuz; Transcribers: Barbara Huff and Nancy Newby
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Keywords

  1. Archives
  2. Dearborn, Henry, 1751 1829
  3. Government
  4. Governors
  5. Harrison, William Henry, 1773 1841
  6. History
  7. Indiana
  8. Indiana Territory
  9. Indians Of North America
  10. Jefferson, Thomas, 1743 1826
  11. Madison, James, 1751 1836
  12. Native Americans
  13. Politics And Government
  14. Treaties
  15. United States
  16. War Of 1812

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