This lithograph of General William Henry Harrison at the Battle of Tippecanoe was printed by Nathaniel Currier in 1840. The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought on November 7, 1811 between the United States Army and Tecumseh's American Indian Confederacy. Harrison is depicted on horseback with his sword drawn. The description at the bottom of the image describes General Harrison charging toward the enemy forces.
Entered According to Act of Congress A.D. 1840, by N. Currier, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York. / [to the right, below image] N. Curriers Lith. N.Y.
Inscription Type 2:
captioned
Inscription Location 2:
front, lower center
Inscription Text 2:
General William H. Harrison, / at the / Battle of Tippecanoe.
Inscription Type 3:
captioned
Inscription Location 3:
front, lower
Inscription Text 3:
"Upon one occasion[sic], as he (Genl. Harrison) was approaching an agle of the Line, against which the Indians were advancing with horrible yells, Lieut. Emmerson seized the Bridle of this Horse, and earnestly entreated that he would not go there;but the Governor, putting spurs to his Horse, pushed on to the point of Attack, where the Enemy were received with firmness and driven back." (Vide. Hist. Battle Tippecanoe.)
Inscription Type 4:
labeled
Inscription Location 4:
front, bottom
Inscription Text 4:
Pub. By N. Currier 2 Spruce St. N.Y.
Description:
This lithograph of General William Henry Harrison at the Battle of Tippecanoe was printed by Nathaniel Currier in 1840. The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought on November 7, 1811 between the United States Army and Tecumseh's American Indian Confederacy. Harrison is depicted on horseback with his sword drawn. The description at the bottom of the image describes General Harrison charging toward the enemy forces.