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George Washington DS

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George Washington DS
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Very attractive George Washington document signed as President. Dated 29 September 1789, Washington appoints Jacob Kingsbury as a Lieutenant of Infantry; Kingsbury had enlisted in the Continental Army as a private in 1775 and would rise to the rank of colonel before his retirement in 1815. Signed in large bold ink, ''G. Washington'', also signed twice by Secretary for the Department of War Henry Knox. Top of document in large bold heading, reads, ''GEORGE WASHINGTON President of the UNITED STATES of America.'' Bears original seal and measures 15'' x 11.5''. Document attached to mounting with toning and folds. Document also contain tears along foldlines, overall good condition. An opportunity to own a desirable military appointment -- increasingly difficult to find -- signed while in office.