Maine Historical Society collection relating to Henry Dearborn, 1968 and undated.

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Maine Historical Society collection relating to Henry Dearborn, 1968 and undated.

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Photocopy of typescript copy (10 p.), of extract of Henry Dearborn's memorandum book, entitled, "Sketches of the characters of sundry officers of the Army of the Revolution," along with t.l.s. (12 Sept. 1968; on Maine Historical Society letterhead), from Roger B. Ray, treasurer of the Maine Historical Society, to the editor of the Maine Sunday Telegram. In 1968, the original memorandum book was held at the Chicago Historical Society. Henry Dearborn, a Revolutionary War veteran, enlisted as captain in 1775, he then served as major and lieutenant-colonel of the 3rd New Hampshire, and lieutenant-colonel and colonel of the 1st New Hampshire regiment.

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Maine Historical Society

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Ray, Roger B.

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United States. Continental Army

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