The pilot. [volume] (Baltimore [Md.]) 1840-1840, 1840-04-22

detachment under Col. Dudley, effected, in
part, the object intended, in driving the Brl-
tlSh troops from their position; but they diso-
beyed orders in not spiking the enemy's cannon
destroying their ammunition, and thereupen
Immediately re-crossing the river TO the main
army. The two sorties on the south side OF
the river, and on the same day, planned and
executed under orders from General Harrison,
were eminen1y successful, resulting in the OBJ
iects designed, forcing the British to raise the
Seige OF Fort Meigs. That, conducted by the
brave and accomplished officer, then Col. John
Miller, now Representative in Congress, from
Missouri, intended to destroy a battery, that
had annoyed us very seriously, by enfadlng
our rear line Of pickets, as well as to prevent
the almost entire Indian force, then inlesting
the fort on that side of the river, from co-ope-
rating with the British against Dudley's at
TACK made at the same time, on the opposite
side, considering the very great disparity be-
tween our force and that Of the enemy, being as
four to one, was, must be allowed to say, one
Of the most brilliant affairs Of the last war.
General Winchesler's movement, to the riv-
err Raisin, where he was defeated, was in DISC
bedence of General Harrson's order, which
required him TO proceed to the Rapids of the
Maumee of the Lakes, and to remain there for
further orders.
have extended my remarks beyond what
designed, when | commenced, but you will
perceive my object was 10 give full and sat
islactory answer 10 your interrogatories.
aver that on every occasion, when General
Harrison commanded, he ever disregarded per-
sonal danger and sacrifice, in the performance
of duty, exhibiting all the fine qualities of a
dauntesS soldier, combined with those of a ia
tented, skilful, aud most able General. Why,
at this remote period, when death has swept
away so many memorials OF General Harrison
| intrepidity and excellence, should the poisoned
spirit of political envy, attempt thus TO tarnist
the hard earned laurels of the veteran soldier
who, in public, as in private life, has livec
"without fear and without reproach."
| This. Sir, is what have to say of Genera
| Harrison. doubt whether there is another
living who has possessed equal opportunities
with myself, of forming a correct opinion o
General Harrson's military character. l serv
ed under him the greater part of the period h,
was in active service, near his person; com
mencing with the TIppecanOe expedition, ant
continuing to its termination; rejoIaiag . az
ny in the fall of 1912, at FranklingioH. q i-
/ where, Immediately on my arrival. baca@e ;
I member oil his military family, as Secretary Ii
the winter OF 1919 and 1918, was appointed
his Acting Deputy Adiutant General; and ii
May 1913, Immediately after the siege of For
Meigs his Aid-de-camp, which station held It
the close OF his military service. And in con
cIusion, can safely say, that never in ny
life, saw Drawer imam in battle, lone more CO.
ected, prompt and full of resources, than Gen
era William Henry Harrison.
have the hopor TO be,
With great respect,
| Your most ob't serv't,
]. O'FALLON.