Although William Henry Harrison died a month after becoming President, he lived a full and accomplished life before assuming the presidency. As a member of Congress, he sponsored legislation dividing the Northwest Territory. As governor of the Indiana Territory, he led a movement to suspend the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance and earned a reputation for acquiring large land cessions from the Indian tribes, winning the affection of white settlers and the animosity of Native Americans. Serving as brigadier general during the War of 1812, he then served in the Ohio legislature and the...
Although William Henry Harrison died a month after becoming President, he lived a full and accomplished life before assuming the presidency. As a m...
"The Texas Legation Papers, 1836-1844" is a volume of lost letters and documents from the early turbulent years of the Republic of Texas. Editors Ken Stevens and Gregg Cantrell have compiled these papers to reveal the untold stories surrounding the birth of the state of Texas.For nine years, between its war for independence from Mexico until its annexation to the United States, Texas existed as an independent republic. During those years, Texas's diplomatic representatives communicated with the officials of the United States; their job was to inform Texas leaders about the United States'...
"The Texas Legation Papers, 1836-1844" is a volume of lost letters and documents from the early turbulent years of the Republic of Texas. Editors Ken ...
