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were always extremely well written. On any sudden and 

 great emergency, such as the sudden appearance of Proctor 

 and his red allies, at Camp Meigs, in April, 1813, Harrison's 

 short address to his troops, produced a most powerful effect, 

 when he pointed to Wayne's battle ground directly across the 

 Maumee, reminding them of what valor and patriotism had 

 done there, in 1794. 



His knowledge of medicine, was of great importance to him, 

 of which he availed himself, in his intercourse with his troops. 

 Their health always had his strict attention. Their food, 

 clothing, care of themselves, and every little circumstance, 

 connected with their personal welfare, were always objects of 

 importance, in the estimation of their commander-in-chief. 



He enjoyed one great advantage, in being well known to 

 the entire people, in the country where he commanded. They 

 all knew him, and confided in him as their friend, and as their 

 defender. Farmers parted with their property, at his demand, 

 and even gave it freely, when he called for it. 



Though a military man, from the time he was twenty-one 

 or two years old, yet, he ever advocated the subordination of 

 the military to the civil powers. His attachment to our con- 

 stitution and the republican system is unbounded. This he 

 has shown in all the stations which he has held, whether dele- 

 gate or member of congress from Ohio, governor of Indiana, 

 or minister to Colombia. At the head of our armies he was 

 defending this form of government and the liberties of his 

 country. 



A man of the common size, erect, as in youth, and though, 

 sixty-four years old, yet active, quick to move and to think, 

 and ready to meet any emergency, as at thirty years of age. 

 He enjoys perfect health of body and mind. His temper was 

 always mild, even, and entirely under his control. He was 

 never seen to be in anger. His disinterestedness is clearly 

 proven by his comparative poverty. In his dress, and in all 

 his expenses he is plain and economical; but not parisimonious. 

 Although he has held many offices, out of which a modem 

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