April 12, 2024
1807, General Henry Dearborn, Free Frank Dearborn Secretary of War Washington
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Fresh out of an early Maine estate collection.Dated 1807, stampless envelope, free-franked, addressed to Henry Dearborn, Secretary of War. Guaranteed authentic. Measures approximately 5 3/8" x 3 1/4" folded.Please see my listings for a few more Henry Dearborn items/autographed. Will combine shipping.Henry Dearborn (February 23, 1751 - June 6, 1829) was an American soldier and statesman. In the Revolutionary War, he served under Benedict Arnold in the expedition to Quebec, of which his journal provides an important record. After being captured and exchanged, he served in George Washington's Continental Army, and was present at the British surrender at Yorktown. Dearborn served on General Washington's staff in Virginia. He was US Secretary of War serving under President Thomas Jefferson from 1801 to 1809, and served as a commanding general in the War of 1812. In later life his criticism of General Israel Putnam's performance at the Battle of Bunker Hill caused a major controversy. Fort Dearborn and the city of Dearborn, Michigan were named in his honor.Much luck!
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