William Henry Harrison Signed War of 1812-Dated Check, Among Finest Known!

A check engrossed by War of 1812 hero and future 9th U.S. President William Henry Harrison (1773-1841), and 2x signed by him, once along the signature line as "Willm Henry Harrison" and once along the payee line as "Mr Harrison." The check in the amount of $20 was issued by the Cashier of the Miami Exporting Company (Cincinnati, Ohio) on June 1, 1813. Pre-printed text and check decoration. Bearing typical "x" shaped cancellation marks. A few light stains found on the left edge, else near fine. 6" x 2.5." Accompanied by a handsome portrait of Harrison complete with his facsimile signature and printed on gilt-edged stock card, measuring 5" x 7."

Harrison signed this check four months before achieving a major American victory at the Battle of the Thames on October 5, 1813. Fresh from his governorship of the Indiana Territory (1801-1812), Harrison had assumed command of the Army of the Northwest in September 1812. His record as a military commander was impressive; Harrison's army recaptured Detroit, defeated enemy forces in Indiana Territory and Ohio, and invaded Ontario. The defeat of the British and their Indian allies at the Battle of the Thames proved a turning point in the war. Harrison's old nemesis Tecumseh was killed at the battle, weakening the confederacy he had organized, and the British lost territory in southwestern Ontario.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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