Dawson, Henry Barton, 1821-1889

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Dates

Existence: 1821 - 1889

Biography

Henry Barton Dawson (June 8, 1821 – May 23, 1889) was born in Lincolnshire, England and emigrated to New York City in 1834. He was an editor of the pro-temperance "The Crystal Font" and "Rechabite Recorder." He wrote "Battles of the United States by Sea and Land," published 1858 and in 1863 an edition of "The Federalist," creating controversy with James A. Hamilton and John Jay. He owned and edited the "Historical Magazine" from 1866 to 1876. He also authored "Westchester County, New York during the American Revolution" which was published in 1886 in J.T. Scharf's History of Westchester County.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Henry Barton Dawson letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 863121

Mss 863121

Date(s): 1863-12-21

Scope and Contents

Letter from Henry Barton Dawson in Mossisania, New York to George Ticknor, presenting Ticknor with a copy of volume one of his edition of "The Federalist." Laid in Ticknor's copy of "The Federalist."