[HARRISON, William Henry]. A group of 3 broadsides related to the death and funeral of William Henry Harrison, comprising:

Tribute of Respect. Lines, composed on the death of Wm. Henry Harrison. Portland, [ME]: N.p., 1841. 6 3/16 x 10 3/4 in. printed broadsheet (small losses at old creases, spotting). RARE: No copies located in OCLC.

[With:] The Portsmouth Journal. Portsmouth, [NH]: The Portsmouth Journal, 6 April 1841. 6 7/8 x 8 5/8 in. broadside (spotting, old creases). 1 page, evening issue with coverage of Harrison's death, his last words, presumed for Vice-President Tyler: "Sir- I wish you to understand the true principles of the government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more." The sheet closes with the announcement that "John Tyler of Virginia is now President of these United States by the Constitution."

[Also with:] CRAWFORD, Lydia Ann. On the Death of Wm. H. Harrison. N.p.: N.p., [1841]. 6 3/8 x 11 7/8 in. broadside (stains, toning, small losses at old creases, repairs to verso with loss at lower corner replaced). RARE: No copies located in OCLC.

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[HARRISON, William Henry]. A group of 3 broadsides related to the death and funeral of William Henry Harrison, comprising:

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