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DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY IN HIS LATE SON’S ESTATE
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HARRISON, WILLIAM H. Autograph Letter Signed, “WHHarrison,” to his
lawyers (“Messrs J&S Smith”), explaining that he believed his deceased son [John Cleves
Symmes Harrison] had intended to transfer toW.H. Harrison ownership of a ferry and lot
for it on the Wabash River, requesting that they record the attached document appointing
W.H. Harrison and his sister-in-law (Mrs. Carter Bassett Harrison) executors of his
deceased son’s estate [present], and requesting that the lot not be sold. 1 page, 4to, written
around docketing on integral blank of 1
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-page document concerning his son’s estate;
staining from removed cello tape at folds (but text legible), complete separations at folds
repaired verso with tissue, lower margin excised with scalloped edge, seal tear repaired with
paper, holograph address on verso.
North Bend, OH, 30 April 1831
[1,500/2,500]
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. . . I have to observe that I do not know exactly the Situation of my claims to the ferry across the
Wabash. My late Son Symmes always gave me to understand that he had secured the ferry to me and
had reserved a lot on the river for that purpose. . . . I authorize . . . either of you to make any adjust-
ment with Davis . . . . I do not wish to sell that lot. On the other side of this sheet you will see a
letter of Administration to Mrs. C.B. Harrison and myself of my late sons estate. Be please to get [it]
recorded & as my agents . . . take possession of the property . . . .”