Includes: A.L.S. from H.C. Harrison, father of W.H. Harrison, to Capt. Theophilus F. Rodenbough, inquiring about his son, who had been taken prisoner. Nov. 5th, 1864. * A.L.S. from W.H. Harrison to Rodenbough, transmitting (but not including) a chapter he had written about his experiences during the war, including the battle of Winchester (19 September 1864, where he was lauded for gallant and meritorious service), prison life, etc. July 21, 1875. * A.L.S. from W.H. Harrison to Rodenbough, transmitting a photograph of himself, which is included (circular albumen, mounted on engraved background). Nov. 16, 1877. Together, 3 letters, written in ink, inlaid to size in paper borders.
Letters relating to the service of William Henry Harrison (apparently no relation to president of the same name) in the War Between the States. Rodenbough, to whom the letters are addressed, was a noted regimental historian after the war; Harrison served in his unit during the conflict.