[ Autographs ] JAMES WINCHESTER (1752 - 1826) Officer in the AmericanRevolution who led a regiment during the War of 1812 which was massacred at Frenchtown. A.L.S. 1p. 4to., Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1797 to James McHenry regarding an appointment for his uncle, in part: "...I am satisfied he would accept the appointment you mentioned should the President think proper to approbate the nomination. Of his Capacity it would not be delicate for me to say anything..." Very good.