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WASHINGTON, GEORGE, President. Partly printed document signed ("G:Washington") as Commander-in-Chief, countersigned by Col. John Trumbull Jr., (the artist) and by Col. Phillip Cortlandt, Head-Quarters, [near Newburgh, New York], 9 June 1783. 1 page, folio, 351 x 208mm. (13 7/8 x 8¼ in.), EDGES OF THE SHEET UNTRIMMED , neatly accomplished in manuscript, slight soiling, very discreet repair to one fold, otherwise in very good condition for this document, which is rarely in fine condition.
WASHINGTON DISCHARGES A DRUMMER
A discharge from the Continental Army granted to William Whitehead, Drummer in the Second New York Regiment, "having faithfully served...Six years and three Months." The discharge is dated the day before Washington's famous letter to the various States announcing his retirement since "the great object" [Independence] had been realized at last (although the final peace treaty had not yet been signed).
WASHINGTON DISCHARGES A DRUMMER
A discharge from the Continental Army granted to William Whitehead, Drummer in the Second New York Regiment, "having faithfully served...Six years and three Months." The discharge is dated the day before Washington's famous letter to the various States announcing his retirement since "the great object" [Independence] had been realized at last (although the final peace treaty had not yet been signed).