By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 16 - united states postal history Postal Markings Arranged by State
(Illinois - Chicago) Washn. City, Mar 23. Cds with matching free handstamp "H. Dearborn" free frank signature on folded War Department cover to Philadelphia Pa., original letter (separated) datelined "War Department, March 23d. 1805" and reads "Your letter of the 19th inst. is received. Orders will be sent to Mr Ingels to deliver the white cotton cloths for printing. The Factory at Chikago will be substituted for that now at Detroit and the latter discontinued. I am Sir. very respectfully Your. Ob. Hum. Servt. H Dearborn".
Estimate; $4,000 - 6,000.
A RARE HENRY DEARBORN ALS LETTER WITH "CHIKAGO" SPELLED WITH A "K" AS IT WAS KNOWN AT THIS TIME.
Henry Dearborn was Secretary of War under President Thomas Jefferson, 1801-1809. Fort Dearborn was named after him and important in Chicago's history.
Estimate: $ 4,000 - 6,000
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