Letter, 1814 Sept. 1, Washington City, to "Dear Sir" / Seth Pease.

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Letter, 1814 Sept. 1, Washington City, to "Dear Sir" / Seth Pease.

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Holograph signed. Pease was a government surveyor and astronomer. Here he describes the capture of Washington by the British, Aug. 24, 1814, including destruction of public offices, and is uncertain whether more destruction will occur.

[1] leaf ; 25 cm.

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Pease, Seth, 1764-1819

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Surveyor of the Western Reserve lands in Ohio. Served as the first assistant U.S. postmaster general under Gideon Granger, Jr. From the description of Seth Pease journal excerpts and letters, with Robert Morris deed, 1792-1799 (bulk 1798-1799).. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 76158983 Surveyor. From the description of Seth Pease papers, 1796-1800. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64074816 ...