General Officer's Epaulettes associated with a P1832-1836 General Officer's Coat. The epaulettes are a transition type between the comparatively unstiffened type of the War of 1812 period to the solid crescent boxed epaulette introduced about 1832....
This portrait represents one of the few known military portraits executed by George Catlin (1796-1872). The subject, Henry Leavenworth, had assumed command of the newly created Left Wing of the Western Department. In this capacity he proceeded to...
Harriet Lovejoy Leavenworth was the third wife of General Henry Leavenworth. She was married to General Leavenworth during the establishment of Ft. Leavenworth and until his death in 1834. The fact has been established that this was a companion...
This sword was probably carried by Colonel Henry Leavenworth as an Infantry Officer. The silver mounting denotes branch and is typical of the pattern used 1812-1821. The manufacturer, Isaac Hutton, who actually did the silver mounting was active...
Shot was recovered from a site believed to be on the rout of retreat of the Mexican General Santa Anna. Found in Fort Bend County Texas along the banks of the San Bernard River.