General (1751–1829) during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 who served as secretary of war under Thomas Jefferson. LS signed “H. Dearborn,” one page, 8 x 9.75, March 7, 1804. Letter to James McHenry. In part: “I have recently been informed that a quantity of Gunpowder, belonging to the United States, was, several years since, received by sundry gentlement [sic] from the magazine in Baltimore…I take the liberty of requesting you to be so obliging as to take such measures as may be proper for having the business adjusted.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, two passing through signature, scattered toning, several areas of paper loss to edges, and a few pencil remnants. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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