American politician and lawyer (1767-1822) who was the United States' longest-serving postmaster general, occupying the post from 1801 to 1814 during the Jefferson and Madison administrations. Interesting ALS signed “G. Granger,” one page, 7.75 x 10, July 25, 1805. Interesting handwritten letter regarding the celebration of Independence Day, in full: "I inclose you for public service the extract of a Letter from Rodolphus Dickinson to Henry Dearborn of July 19, 1805 from New Haven: 'The Republicans of this College appointed an Orator and made preparations for the celebration of the 4th of July. The Pope, fearing that his Character would be injured by a republican celebration, issued a solemn edict against it. He condemned the Celebration of the day as ruinous in its consequences and observed that in the existing State of our Country no substantial reasons could be given for celebrating the day. He observed to my class that he had always thought it an unfortunate affair that the United States separated from Great Britain & that he thought so still." Addressed on the integral leaf in Granger's hand, and franked in the upper right, "free, Granger, P.M.G." In fine condition. Accompanied by a 1798 autograph letter signed by Granger concerning a financial matter.
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