He Fought At Bunker Hill.
He Served Washington At Valley Forge.
And Was Jefferson's Secretary Of War.
Discover General Henry Dearborn— A hero who stood at and witnessed America’s birth, recording what he saw. Revolutionary War veteran of seven major campaigns. Trusted by Washington. Thomas Jefferson’s Secretary of War. The man who established West Point, supported Lewis & Clark, and built the fort that became Chicago. His six volumes of journals remain essential primary sources for historians seeking to understand the Revolution in depth—written by Henry in the moment, not reconstructed from memory.
Step Inside the Revolutionary War
Through the Eyes of a Man Who Lived It
Gain private access to never-published journal excerpts, battlefield context, and behind-the-scenes research from the official biographer of General Henry Dearborn.
What You'll Receive
- First-hand Revolutionary War journal entries, presented in clear, modern language
- Unpublished excerpts that reveal how decisions were actually made in camp and on campaign
- Concise battlefield breakdowns that bring pivotal moments into sharp focus
- Early access to the book and limited pre-publication editions
The Man Behind the Research
About the Author
Edwin Dearborn is a distant nephew of General Henry Dearborn, the Revolutionary War officer who stood at Bunker Hill, served throughout the war at Washington’s side, and later became Thomas Jefferson’s Secretary of War.
Edwin’s father, a decorated U.S. Marine who served in the Korean War, taught him that honor is proven by action, not by boasting. His grandmother helped build B-25 bombers during World War II. She remained active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, giving Edwin a living connection to the long arc of American military and civic history.
At twelve, Edwin first heard the family story of General Henry Dearborn from his father—a moment that quietly changed his life. What began as a boy’s curiosity grew into a decades-long quest through books, museums, archives, and digital collections, searching for every reliable trace of Dearborn’s life and character.
What emerged from over a decade of research was something unexpected—not a forgotten hero demanding remembrance, but a disciplined, observant man whose quiet competence made him indispensable to the generation that created the United States.
This is not a descendant’s hagiography. Where sources are silent, this book says so. Where family tradition conflicts with documentary evidence, the evidence prevails. Drawing on Dearborn’s journals—written in the moment, not reconstructed from memory—The Founders’ Witness lets Henry Dearborn emerge on his own terms: flawed, complex, and essential to the American story.
Edwin is a father of four, a businessman, an author, a philanthropist, and a motorcycle enthusiast who brings the same passion for discovery to his historical research that he applies to every aspect of his life.