War of 1812 General & Governor of Ohio Duncan McArthur Autograph Letter

Description: WAR OF 1812 GENERAL & GOVERNOR OF OHIO DUNCAN McARTHUR AUTOGRAPH LETTER Autograph Endorsement signed on a clothing account of David Webb (1790-1847). In full "Lt. Fetherston will examine David Webb's Clothing Act. and see if there is not an error on it. D. McArthur B. Ge (nl). Bottom corner removed but only 2 letters of rank missing otherwise good condition. Measures 3" x 4 1/2" Duncan McArthur (1772 – April 29, 1839) was a military officer and a Federalist and National Republican politician from Ohio. He served as the 11th governor of Ohio. When first elected to state office as a representative, he was serving in the state militia during the War of 1812. He was later appointed as brigadier general in the U.S. Army. Shortly thereafter he was placed in charge of the Army of the Northwest, serving through 1817 and negotiating the Treaty of Fort Meigs of 1817 to ratify peace and land cessions with Native American tribes. Biography Sources vary as to McArthur's exact birthdate. It has been given as January 14, 1772,[1][2] or June 14, 1772.[3][4] He was born to Scottish immigrants in Dutchess County in the Province of New York,[5] McArthur grew up in western Pennsylvania and later moved to Kentucky, where he was employed as an Indian ranger. McArthur and his friend Alexander McGuffey volunteered in 1790 at Fort Pitt for expeditions against Native Americans during the Northwest Indian War,[7] serving as a scout under Generals Josiah Harmar and Anthony Wayne.[8] McArthur obtained a position with Nathaniel Massie in 1793, and worked with Massie on a surveying expedition in the Northwest Territory. In 1796, he worked with Massie to lay out the new town of Chillicothe, Ohio,[6] which was to become the state capital in 1803. McArthur moved across the Ohio River in 1797 to Chillicothe, where he gained wealth by his land speculations in the Northwest Territory. Career in the War of 1812 McArthur was elected to the United States House of Representatives from Ohio's 3rd congressional district while serving in the state militia during the War of 1812. He never qualified for office as he preferred to continue serving in the military. NO RESERVE Terms of Sale: PLEASE READ!! 1. Payment is due within 4 days of the close of this auction. We are set automatically on Unpaid Bidder Assistant. 2. EBAY COLLECTS THE SALES TAX 3. If you have any questions, please ask prior to bidding. 4. All items are guaranteed authentic. COAs issued upon request. (Only for signed items) You can buy with complete confidence. 5. Buyer pays for shipping. (combine shipping for multiple items) PLEASE NOTE IF BIDDING OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. - WE ONLY SHIP THROUGH EBAY'S GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM SO PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THEIR TERMS AND CONDITIONS!! Thanks for looking and Good Luck bidding! The Inkwell Gallery

Price: 53.95 USD

Location: Eagleville, Pennsylvania

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