General during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (1751-1829) who served as secretary of war under Thomas Jefferson. ALS signed “H. Dearborn,” 8 x 13, February 1, 1814. Letter to his son, Henry Alexander Scammell Dearborn, in part: "I herewith enclose to you three blank notes, for from two to three thousand dollars. I hope they will arrive…Your mother and myself are in good health and we write in the best wishes for the health & happiness of all our dear friends at Brinley Place." Also includes a pair of earrings, 1.25″ in diameter, consisting of mid-19th century filigree quatrefoil buttons with clear paste stones and attached gold waistcoat buttons, with accompanying note affirming "This earring was made from 2 gold waistcoat buttons of Genl Henry Dearborn." The earrings are housed in a gold velvet box with interior satin lining reading "J. E. Caldwell and Co., Philadelphia" in gilt lettering. In overall very good condition, with creasing, light staining, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. An impressive group lot that bears an intimate connection to the revered American soldier and statesman.
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