Lot
1178 
Washington, George, (1732-1799) 1st President of the United States, 1789-1797. Full large "G. Washington" signature as Commanding General of the Continental Army on folded letter sheet addressed to "Lieut. Colo. Reid, Commanding at Albany", inner docketing "Genl. Washington, 11th July 1782"; cover edge and file fold splitting expertly silked, Fine. Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
AN ATTRACTIVE GEORGE WASHINGTON SIGNATURE AS COMMANDING GENERAL OF THE CONTINENTAL ARMY.
This letter, carried by military courier, was signed by Washington just before resigning his military commission on December 23, 1783.
Realized: $8,500