Autograph letter signed regarding the estate of Major General James Denny
1816. Autograph letter signed, dated Jan. 9, 1816, to "Representatives Chamber." Creighton is seeking information regarding money paid to General James Denny in order to assist John Barr, the administrator of Denny's estate. William Creighton (1778-1851) was Ohio's first secretary of state (1803-1808) and represented Ohio in Congress from 1813 to 1816 and from 1826 to 1830. Major General James Denny (1767-1815) served in the War of 1812. Although he was born and died in Pennsylvania, he spent years in Ohio. A pencilled note below the letter indicates that Denny had received funds to pay the Ohio militia and volunteers. In Very Good- Condition: light creases; just starting to separate at several folds; clean and bright. Very Good -. Item #006810
Price: $125.00