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HARRISON, WILLIAM HENRY President. Autograph letter signed ("WH Harrison") as U.S. Minister to Colombia, to R. Van Rensselaer, Bogota, [Colombia], 7 February 1829. 1 page, 4to, 228 x 185mm. (9 x 7 1/2 in.), two minor spots, tipped to a larger sheet, otherwise very good. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON IN COLOMBIA From Bogota, the recently arrived Minister Harrison complains that his household goods have not been delivered and urges his friend to join him. "Upon my arrival here day before last I received from the Post Office y[ou]r letter of the 24th Dec[embe]r. With regard to your leaving Barranquilla for this place I wish you to suit your own convenience. I shall not be able to commence housekeeping until I receive my furniture &c. from Cartagena & St. Martha's. That which was to come by the letter has been for some weeks in the Magdalena... as yet I have not heard a word from the portion which was landed at the former city. If this letter should find you still at Barranquilla you can use your own discretion as to the time of your departure. Whenever you do come it will give me great pleasure to receive you..."