Unattributed. “Col. Johnsons Mounted Men Charging a Party of British Artillerists and Indians..." [War of 1812- Battle of Thames, Michigan]

Unattributed.  “Col. Johnsons Mounted Men Charging a Party of British Artillerists and Indians, at the Battle Fought Near Moravian Town October 2nd. 1813. When the Whole of the British Force Commanded by Gen. Procter, Surrendered to the Army under Gen. Harrison and his Gallant Followers."  [War of 1812- Battle of Thames, Michigan].  Cheshire, Connecticut: Shelton & Kensett, December 6^th, 1813.  11 7/8 x 7 5/16 (image).  Engraving by Ralph Rawdon.  Original hand color.  Print is time-toned.  The number “28” in old manuscript ink in top margin not affecting the image.  Not examined out of frame.  Sold as is.  Extremely rare.  Stauffer #2638.  Provenance: Richard Norris Williams II, Richard Norris Williams III.  A/A

Print is in need of professional paper conservation which will make it more visually appealing and increase its value.

An early and very rare print of the Battle of the Thames which took place fifty miles east of Detroit. This print was issued two months after the battle took place in October 5th, 1813.  The future president, William Henry Harrison, was in command of an American force that defeated a smaller number of British troops and allied Native Americans.  The Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, who was allied with the British, was killed in this battle.  The American colonel in charge of the skirmish depicted in this print was Richard Mentor Johnson.  He later became a member of Congress from Kentucky and then Vice President under Martin Van Buren.