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Rare George Washington Revolutionary War Franking Signature -- Signed ''Go: Washington''

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Autographs - Political Start Price:6,750.00 USD Estimated At:6,750.00 - 10,125.00 USD
Rare George Washington Revolutionary War Franking Signature -- Signed ''Go: Washington''

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Auction Date:2014 May 29 @ 17:00 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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George Washington signature as a General in the Revolutionary War, signed ''Go: Washington''. Original letter was written by Washington from Headquarters at Morris Town, New Jersey, on 31 January 1777 and requested aid for the Continental army. Signature is on a neatly cut franked address leaf as one of 14 letters written on 31 January 1777, which are listed in Fitzpatrick's ''The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources 1745-1799'', each having to do with the Revolutionary War. Each letter was signed and addressed on the integral leaf and Washington would additionally sign his name using his franking privilege as an officer. Verso has a handwritten note by genealogist and antiquarian John Farmer, ''From the cover of a letter dated / at Morristown, 31 Jan. 1777.'' Measures 2.75'' x 1'' with some dampstaining and toning throughout, else very good condition.