William Henry Harrison Autograph Letter Signed

War-dated ALS signed "Willm. Henry Harrison," one page, 7.75 x 12.5, March 22, 1813. Handwritten letter from Headquarters, Cincinnati, addressed to Colonel A. D. Orr, in part: "I have‰Û_arrived from Franklinton & Chillicothe & finding that Major Jenkinson was to set out for St. Mary's I write this to apprise you that a detachment of about 80 militia set out from Franklinton a few days ago for St. Mary's & out this day 100 men of the 19th U.S. Regt. will commence‰Û_from Chillicothe for the same destination. It is my intention that both these detachments descend‰Û_to the Rapids. You will therefore be pleased to prepare for them the means of descending‰Û_They can take down as much‰Û_as the boats you have will be able to carry." Intersecting folds, scattered toning, a small area of professionally repaired paper loss to left edge, and thin mounting strips to edges of reverse, otherwise fine condition. At this time, Harrison was serving as a general in the War of 1812; later on in 1813 he would lead his men to a decisive victory at the Battle of the Thames, reestablishing American control over the Northwest frontier.