Denver, James William General;. General Denver won respect of his commanders as high officer in northern army during. Civil war. Post. Aug. 13, 1939 p;2 see. 3 Duel kept Gen. Denver from becafing president. Post April 24 1932 p:iJ Letter written by Gen.Denver five months before his death in :1892, made public for ist tire by State Historical society 5oc..Discloses misunderstanding between city and its godfather. Post, Oct. 23, 1927 p.iO Memorial for, 0. 23. Post, Oct. iii, 1327 Gen. Denver rebuffed by the city which bears his name. New*C t. 23, 1327 p.8 Biography. Trail 1925 no. 6' R N