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George Washington & Thomas Jefferson Large 1793 Document Signed by Washington as President and Jefferson as Secretary of State
Scarce single-page document dated 8 October 1793 signed by President George Washington, “Go: Washington” and Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson “Th: Jefferson” printed in three columns in French, English and Dutch. Issued to “Gabriel Haven, master and commander of the Brigantine called The Betsey of New York lying at present in the port of New York bound for the West Indies and laden with Onions and Flour.” The middle panel contains Washington and Jefferson’s signatures in ink along with New York Mayor Richard Varick and of John Lamb, Collector of Customs for the Port of New York. The United States of America and Mayoralty of New York paper seals are intact on the document, which measures 12.5″ x 16″ and is displayed in a 15.5″ x 21.5″ frame. Slight toning, folds and some chipping; overall very good. Sold for $26,502.
George Washington Autograph Document Signed as President, Also Signed by Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson document signed as President and Secretary of State. Datelined Philadelphia on 8 March 1792, document appoints “Zachariah Rhodes of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations…Inspector of the Revenue for the Port of Patuxet”. Vellum document measures 14.25″ x 12″ with intact red wax-based paper seal. Repaired separation and paper loss along folds, and light soiling. Signatures of “Go. Washington” and “Th. Jefferson” are large and remain strong. Sold for $20,406.
George Washington as First President and Thomas Jefferson as First Secretary of State Presidential Appointment Signed — 8 March 1792
George Washington as the First President and Thomas Jefferson as the first Secretary of State document signed “G:Washington” and “By the President/Th:Jefferson”, dated 8 March 1792. Document appoints a William Lewis as an Inspector of the Revenue, one of 104 nominated as part of the U.S. Customs Service. The service was comprised of three positions: the Collector of the Port of Entry, the Naval Officer of the Point of Entry, and the Surveyors of the Port of Entry. Lewis was appointed the first, Collector of the Port of Entry. Most of these appointments were rewards given for service during the Revolutionary War. Partly printed document reads: “Know Ye, That reposing special Trust and Confidence in the Integrity, Diligence and Discretion of William Lewis, of Virginia, I have nominated, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, Do appoint him Inspector of the Revue for the Port of Fredericksburg, and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfil the Duties of that Office according to Law; and to have and to hold the said Office, with all the Rights and Emoluments thereunto legally appertaining, unto him the said William Lewis, during the Pleasure of the President of the United States for the Time Being.” Document, measuring 15.75″ x 12.5″, has been archivally repaired on verso with conservator’s paper reattached to folds that had caused tearing, though not affecting signatures. Overall in very good condition. Document is framed with two portrait engravings and commemorative plaques of Washington and Jefferson. Sold for $15,732.
Thomas Jefferson Handwritten Report as President Regarding the Lewis & Clark Expedition — “…Capt. Lewis who has been sent to explore the Missouri to its source & thence to pursue the nearest water communication to the South sea, passed the last winter among the savages 1600 miles up the Missouri. Deputies from the great nations in that quarter (2500 miles from hence) are now on their way to visit us. Lewis finds the Indians every where friendly. He will probably set back in 1806…”
Exceptional, museum-worthy report, handwritten by Thomas Jefferson as President, regarding the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Letter is addressed to William Jarvis of the U.S. consul in Lisbon, Portugal, dated 6 July 1805, describing the historic expedition that Jefferson authorized during his Presidency. In its entirety: “Sir / Since my letters of the 19th & 20th of July 1804 I have received your favors of Oct. 6 Nov. 14-25 Dec. 3 1806 & May 15 1805. As also some articles of fruits & for which I may you accept my acknowledgments. The pipe of Arruda vine came also safely to hand, and is indeed of very superior quality. I should be glad to receive always of exactly the same quality, adhering to the rule of putting no brandy to them. I had been for some time expecting your draught [draft] for the amount; but as you mention in your last that when you forward another pipe you will draw for both, I shall hold myself in readiness, and will be glad the vine would come out in autumn, so as to be here before the winter sets in. It gives me much pleasure to see a hope that Portugal may be able to preserve her neutrality. That a government so just & inoffensive should be forced into a war with which it has nothing to do shows the most profligate disregard to human rights. It is a great felicity to us and it secures all our other felicities, that so wide an ocean is spread between us & the lions & tygers of Europe, as enables us to go forward in the path of justice and independence fearing nothing but our creator. The great powers of Europe could do us injury by sea & on our shores. But the spirit of independence in the country at large they can never bend. We are now suffering from privateers on our coast, and are therefore fitting out a naval force to go & force them to keep a reasonable distance from our shores. Capt. Lewis who has been sent to explore the Missouri to its source & thence to pursue the nearest water communication to the South sea, passed the last winter among the savages 1600 miles up the Missouri. Deputies from the great nations in that quarter (2500 miles from hence) are now on their way to visit us. Lewis finds the Indians every where friendly. He will probably set back in 1806. Receipt my friendly salutations and assurances of respect.” Document measures 8″ x 10″ on two pages, with integral fly-leaf addressed to Jarvis in the hand of Jefferson’s secretary. Toning and folds throughout, with minor tape residue at top and a tiny chip at lower right corner. Near fine condition with bold, legible handwriting. An important piece of handwritten history by the President who commissioned America’s greatest exploration adventure. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A near exact copy of this letter resides in the Library of Congress’ Thomas Jefferson Papers. One of the two letters was produced by Jefferson’s polygraph machine (used from 1804 until his death), which provided an immediate copy of his handwritten letters. Though impossible to determine which copy was produced by the pen that Jefferson held, Jefferson typically kept the machine-produced letter as a copy for himself. Since this letter was mailed to William Jarvis (unlike the letter in the LOC), it’s probable that this letter was the one handwritten by Jefferson. Sold for $226,871.
Thomas Jefferson Scarce Signed 1st Edition of the First U.S. Census — One of Only a Handful Signed & Ratified by Jefferson
Extremely rare Thomas Jefferson signed first edition of the first U.S. census, one of only a handful of Jefferson signed copies sold at auction in the last 40 years. As Secretary of State, Jefferson called for the first official census, and ratified the results of only a handful, this being one of them, signed boldly ”Th: Jefferson” on page 56. Published in Philadelphia: Childs and Swaine, 1791. Full title reads, ”Return of the Whole Number of Persons Within the Several Districts of the United States, According to ‘An Act Providing for the Enumeration of the Inhabitants of the Unites States’. Printed in a small number for distribution by Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and from his direct descendant, Thomas Jefferson Coolidge Jr., with Mr. Coolidge’s crested label to front pastedown. Bound in 19th century half-morocco and marbled boards, book measures 5” x 7.25”. This copy appears to be one of the very first printings of the first edition, as it lacks the tipped-in late-returning results from South Carolina often found on page 54. The lower margins of pages 34, 42 and 43 have been shaved by binder, otherwise copy is near fine with a touch of toning and foxing. Volume also includes a press copy of an autograph letter signed by Jefferson, affixed to rear endpaper, dated 8 October 1797, measuring 6.5” x 7.75”. Letter concerns a quarterly dividend of ”a few dollars over 300”, payable to Col. James Monroe. A rare opportunity for the very first census of the United States, signed by its 3rd President, with other such copies selling for approx. $100,000. Sold for $66,435.
Exceptional autograph document signed by George Washington from 1774 regarding bounty land promised to Virginia veterans of the French & Indian War, per the Proclamation of 1754. When distribution of the land stalled after the war, Washington famously took it upon himself to lobby on behalf of the veterans, even hiring a surveyor to divvy up the 20,000 acres himself. He was criticized, however, for reportedly setting aside the best land for himself and his friends, with this invoice revealing his efforts on behalf of his former aide-de-camp, George Mercer, and Mercer’s brother.
Dated 25 January 1774, Washington handwrites at top, ”Col. George Mercer on acct. of the Land under the Proclamation of 1754…” He details meetings beginning in 1770 in Fredericksburg, when Washington was appointed agent for securing the land, writing ”voted at Fredericksburg at this meeting, it being for your own & Brother’s shares…” Washington again writes about advocating for Mercer and his brother at a meeting in March 1771 in Winchester, and then bills for ”Surveying 13532 acres Patented in y’r own name” in November 1772. He also charges for ”y’r prop’n of the cost of Surveying a tract of 6788 ac’s – in w’ch you hold 2816 ac’s.”
Additional charges are listed, along with credits, for a total charge of over 40 pounds. Boldly signed ”Go: Washington” at conclusion. Interestingly, it’s unlikely that Washington ever collected on the bill, as Mercer, a strong loyalist, moved to England before the Revolutionary War. Document is in extraordinarily well-preserved condition, with bold handwriting throughout. Measures 7.625” x 7”. Mounting remnants to verso, otherwise near fine condition. With University Archives COA. Sold for $37,000.
President George Washington Autograph Letter Signed 1790
Handsome George Washington autograph letter signed as President. Single page, folio, dated 20 February 1790, to Thomas Mifflin, signer of the Constitution and Governor of Pennsylvania. In full: “Sir, / I have the honor to transmit to your Excellency an Act passed in the second Session of the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States – entitled ‘an Act for giving effect to the several Acts therein mentioned, in respect to the State of North Carolina, and other purposes’. I have the honor to be, / With due consideration / Your Excellency’s / Most Obedient Servt. / G. Washington.” On 21 November 1789, North Carolina became the twelfth state to ratify the Constitution. When Congress assembled at its second session in January, 1790, President Washington called attention in his message to the favorable nature of public affairs and the rising respectability of the United States as a nation. Proof was afforded by the accession of North Carolina to the Union, leaving only Rhode Island yet to ratify the Constitution. The two states plight outside the Union had become so desperate that Congress at its first session consented to relieve the ships of those states for a limited period from the burden of a foreign tonnage duty which amounted to 50 cents per ton for foreign vessels, while domestic vessels paid six cents per ton. This letter discusses the first act passed by the second session of the First Congress in January, 1790, which specified the laying of duties on goods and merchandise imported into the state of North Carolina from any foreign port or place and upon the tonnage of all ships and vessels. The act further created five districts and four official ports of entry for collection of duties. An important early Federalist document. Washington’s signature is dark and prominent. In fine condition. Sold for $25,337.
Scared Governor Thomas Jefferson Autograph March 1781 Letter Signed Stating the the British Have Arrived in Virginia As He Readies for the Conflict of Lafayette’s Troops & Benedict Arnold’s Raiders
Thomas Jefferson autograph letter signed, “Th: Jefferson” as Governor of Virginia. From Richmond, Virginia, on 21 March 1781, Jefferson writes to General George Weedon regarding Benedict Arnold’s raid on Richmond in January; here, Jefferson offers strategies to prepare his men to face the turncoat traitor. With limited knowledge of the whereabouts of the various armies, Jefferson hatches a plan of action, writing: “…As I am certainly informed by Commodore Barron that the fleet arrived is British, I become anxious lest the expected French fleet not knowing of this incident may come into the bay. Should the Marquis Fayette be returned to the north side of the river, I make no doubt but he will have taken what cautionary measures are in his power and necessary. Should he not be returned I must beg the favour of you immediately to send off a vessel from York to the eastern shore (which is supposed to be practicable) with the enclosed letter to Col. Avery, the purport of which is to send out two good lookout boats from the seaside of that shore to apprize the French commander, should he be approaching, of the situation of things here. You will, of course, caution the master of the vessel to destroy the letters confided to him in case of inevitable capture…” Unbeknownst to Jefferson, the French and British had shown up and fought the Battle of Cape Henry the week prior. Measures 7.25″ x 9″. Single page letter has toning, some separation to horizontal fold, and seal hole, else near fine. Published in the “Papers of Thomas Jefferson,” 5:203. Sold for $25,000.
Historically Important Thomas Jefferson Letter Signed as President — Jefferson Sends the 12th Amendment to be Ratified, Thereby Avoiding a Constitutional Crisis of a Tie to Elect the President
Important Thomas Jefferson autograph letter signed “Th Jefferson” as President, dated 13 December 1803 from Washington. Letter, addressed to an unnamed Governor, sends a copy of proposed 12th amendment of the Constitution (not present) concerning the election of President and Vice-President. As described by the original provisions of the Constitution, each elector was to vote for two presidential candidates, and the candidate with the greater number of votes would then become president. In the election of 1800, the number of electoral votes for Jefferson and Burr were the same, leaving the responsibility of breaking the tie to the House of Representatives. The deadlock that ensued resulted in a crisis of uncertainty that was only resolved when Jefferson finally received a sufficient majority of state delegates on the 36th round of balloting. To prevent the possibility of the recurrence of such a crisis, several states proposed the amendment that accompanied the present letter. Reads in part: “…At the request of the Senate and the H. of Rep. of the U.S. I transmit to you a copy of an article of amendment proposed by Congress to be added to the constitution of the U.S. respecting the election of President and Vice-President to be laid before the legislature of the State over which you preside…” 7.5″ x 9.75″ document on one page is beautifully matted to 17.25″ x 14″ with a photo of Jefferson. Slight toning, dampstaining and expected folds else very good condition. Sold for $24,000.
President George Washington Autograph Letter Signed from 1784
President George Washington autograph letter signed from Mount Vernon, Virginia. Two pages, written entirely in Washington’s own hand, dated June 1784, letter is addressed to Sir Edward Newenham, one of the leading radical figures in late 18th Century Irish politics. Letter reads in full: “Sir, If this letter should ever reach your hands, it will be presented by Col. Humphreys, who is appointed as Secretary to the Commissioner from the United States for forming commercial treaties in Europe. This Gentleman is a particular friend of mine, and until I resigned my military appointment, was one of my Aid de Camps. He has been uniformly a friend to the rights of mankind. He possesses in an eminent degree the social virtues and is a man of integrity and worth. As such I take the liberty of recommending him to your civilities if chance or a visit to Ireland, should throw him in your way. I offer no apology for this freedom, because, from your character I am persuaded none is necessary, and that you will feel pleasure in taking notice of merit. With great esteem and consideration, I have the honor to be / Sir – Yr Most Ob. Servt. / G. Washington” Separate address leaf in Washignton’s hand, bearing traces of Washington’s seal. One split along center fold, faint adhesive remnants to verso, otherwise fine condition. Sold for $23,033.
Written Days After Benedict Arnold Captures and Destroys Richmond Which Makes Thomas Jefferson Flee, the Governor Asks that the Troops Halt Action for 1 Day to Add to Their Numbers & Refresh
Thomas Jefferson signs “Th: Jefferson” as Governor of Virginia to an autograph letter. Datelined Richmond, 11 January 1781, 4 p.m. the letter to Brigadier General George Weedon discusses Benedict Arnold’s raid of Richmond: “…If they should pass Burwell’s ferry…your whole attention should be pointed to Fredsbrg. They have had the winds at their command & I am persuaded are at this moment either past Burwell’s ferry or in Williamsburg…By halting a day you will refresh your men, & perhaps increase your numbers so as to render your approach to Williamsburg more safe and more effectually relieving…I cannot do better now than to leave you master of your own actions, as events may become known to you sooner than to me, which might render any thing positive not only improper but mischievous…” Large 7.75″ x 13″ letter is contained on one long page, ideal for framing. Chipping to edges, else near fine. Published in Papers of Thomas Jefferson,” 4:339-340. Sold for $22,900.
Exceptional George Washington Autograph Document Signed as President
Partly printed document signed by President George Washington authorizing a parcel of land be given to James Pendleton for his military service, dated 18 August 1796. Document reads in part, “…in consideration of Military Service, performed by James Pendleton (A Captain for seven years) to the United States…and in pursuance of an Act of the Congress of the United States, passed on the 10th day of August, in the year 1790, entituled [sic] ‘An Act to enable the Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment, to obtain Titles to certain Lands lying north west of the river Ohio, between the Little Miami and Sciota;’…There is granted, by the said United States, unto Robert Pollard, assignee of the said James Pendleton a certain Tract of Land containing one thousand acres…” Countersigned by James McHenry, Secretary of War on the verso, which is also docketed with notations on the recording of the deed. Land bounties such as the one offered here were issued to reward military service in past wars and encourage enlistment in pending wars. Virginia gave more generous bounties than any other colony or state and a special Virginia Military District was reserved north of the Ohio to fulfill these grants. Signed boldly at conclusion “G.Washington”. Single-page vellum document measures 12.5″ x 14.5″. In very good plus condition with a fine embossed seal and a fine, dark signature. Document itself is lightly toned with mild creasing and typical folds, one running vertical through Washington’s signature, though nearly imperceptible. Sold for $19,036.
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George Washington Lengthy 1798 Three-Page Autograph Letter Signed — Worried About Money and Writing to His Nephew on the Value of his Walnut Trees as He Was Having Trouble Overcoming his High Mount Vernon, etc. Expenses Even with His High Presidential Salary
Very rare three-page autograph letter signed “Go: Washington” from Mount Vernon dated 11 February 1798. Washington writes to his nephew Robert Lewis, who was attending to his uncle’s land affairs, about a parcel of valuable walnut trees. As Washington’s Presidential salary and earnings from his Western lands had not enabled him to meet his expenses, he was clearly concerned about maximizing profit from the trees. Letter reads, “Dear Sir Your letter of the 31st. ulto. came safe to hand, and the Deed therein enclosed, shall be executed in the manner, and in time, to obtain a certificate from the Clerk of this County at the Court next to be held for it, on the 19th. instant, & transmitted to you. Enclosed is a letter for Sally Haynie, left open for your perusal before it is forwarded to her, with the contents of which, respecting the payment of ten pounds, I request you to comply; and charge the same to the A/c of your collection of my Rents. With regard to my Land above Bath, I am really at a loss what direction to give concerning it. To have the valuable Walnut trees, with which it abounds, taken off by a parcel of lawless intruders, is extremely disagreeable (if they can not be punished) on the one hand and for the sake of obtaining a better Rent, to engage to take them off myself, within a given period, & that perhaps a short one, would be attended with great inconvenience, perhaps expence & loss, on the other. For unless I could get them to this place the cost of selling, preparing them for transportation, and attending them down the River would be a dead charge – and without the latter was done – that is to attend the loss down – I should not get one of them; of course all that preceeded would be lost. I see but two modes by which I can be benefitted by these Logs; one to let some person occupy the land without paying Rent, for the sole consideration of taking care of them. The other, if a good rent could be obtained, to oblige the Tenant to deliver them to me, noting the quantity of the trees, at a certain price, to be allowed out of the Rent. A third method indeed occurs, but it is one by which I should, apparently, get little for them – namely, to sell them on the spot – and yet, ultimately, if they would sell there for near their value, it might be the most productive mode of the three. Under this dilemma, make the best investigation of the subject you can, & act as shall seem most conducive to my interest. I am not included [inclined?] to give a lease for more than Seven years, and if the tenant is permitted to kill the Walnuts by girdling, the trees, I do not believe that the Crops would sustain much injury by their standing. They would season in this manner, and a few years hence, when the navigation of the River is in a more improved state might be brought down with more ease & safety. Perhaps, upon the whole, this may be found the most eligable [sic] Plan. We are all tolerably well at this time and unite in offering our best wishes for you, Mrs. Lewis & the family. With sincere friendship, and affectionate regard – I am always Yours Go: Washington…. Three pages on two sheets measuring 7.5″ x 9″ have typical show-through from writing on verso and several folds. There are a few instances of separation measuring approximately 1” on the folds. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $19,000.
George Washington Autograph Letter Signed From 1785 — In this Almost Humorous Letter, Washington Manages Renters on His Land, and Appeals to His Land Agent for Help
George Washington autograph letter signed, written from his home in Mount Vernon on 28 July 1785. Still several years away from his election as the first President of the United States, Washington here is a landowner, attempting to make sense of leases made on his property, and requesting the help of his land agent Battaile Muse, to whom this letter is addressed. Battaile Muse would serve as Washington’s land agent until 1791, and was the son of Colonel George Muse who served with Washington during the Revolutionary War in the Fort Necessity Campaign.
Letter begins, ”A few days ago by a Mr. Hickman, who either is, or wants to be a tenant of mine in Frederick County. I sent you a dozen blank Leases. The tract on which he says his is fixed, is part of two Lots which I purchased at the sale of Colo. George Mercer’s Estate, in the year 1774…many persons applied for this Land; but from causes which then existed I came to no positive agreement with any; referring them to Mr. Snickers, who was so kind as to promise he would fix matters for me (as I was in a hurry and could not go upon the Land myself)…Some time after two men of the names of Winzer and Beaver, with the letter enclosed from Mr. Snickers, came here, and were told that I would comply with whatever agreement was made with them by him: among other things they said Mr. Snickers had promised them Leases for fourteen years; this I observed could not, I conceived be the case, because I had expressly named ten years…but, notwithstanding, if the case was so, and Mr. Snickers would declare it, the Leases should be filled up accordingly: this I repeat, and as far as the matter respects Winzer, for it seems Beaver has changed his mind…There are already three Tenants on this tract, to whom you may fill up Leases on the same terms as I have done for Winzer, and whenever they will bring evidences to prove them, I will sign them…The three now engaged will have rents to pay thereon the first of next Jan…Having not a Gentleman to assist me in my business, I hope shortly to have my Accts. so arranged as to send you a rental of what is due to me in London, Fauquier and Berkely Counties…I would be obliged to you for enquiring of Mr. Wormley’s manager, if he has any good red clover seed for sale; what quantity, and the price thereof, and let me know the result by the first conveyance to Alexandria…”
With closing written and signed by Washington, ”Yr Very Hble Servt / G. Washington”. Three page letter on bifolium, card-style stationery measures 15” x 11.75” unfolded. Small chipping to margins and archival repair along edges. Very good condition with strong signature. Provenance includes the Parke-Bernet sale on 1 November 1940, lot 775. Sold for $18,750.
George Washington Autograph Letter Signed as President — Regarding Land Purchased — “I can find no Deeds for these Lotts amongst my land papers” — Published in “The Papers of George Washington”
George Washington autograph letter signed as President, dated 3 October 1792 from Mount Vernon. Letter, addressed to the Hon. James Mercer, reads in full, “Dear Sir, It has long been in my mind to ask you, though I have never yet done it, if you could give me any information of a conveyance of the Lotts I purchased at Colo. Mercer’s sale of land in Frederick County in the year 1774. I can find no deeds for these Lotts amongst my land papers; but by referring to Letters which have passed between you & me (in a settlement of Accts with your Brother Colo. Jno. F. Mercer in August last) it would appear as if this had been done through your Agency. if so, your memory (much better I am sure than mine) may furnish you with the fact, and with the circumstances attending it – or, if it should not, and you would be so obliging when in Richmond to examine the Clerks Office of the General Court to see if any Deeds from you to me, by way of re-conveyance (for this I think was the mode suggested) are on record, it would be doing me an acceptable favor. If none is to be found there nor in the Frederick Office, I am yet without a legal title to the Land, although the purchase money has been allowed in the Settlement before alluded to, with interest thereon agreeably to the tenor of the Sale. With sincere esteem & regard I am – Dear Sir Your Affect. Servt. Go. Washington”. This letter appears in “The Papers of George Washington,” Vol. 11, page 188, edited by Philander Chase and others. Wood frame measures 28.75″ x 20″. Letter, measuring 7″ x 8.75″, is on three pages with first and last pages displayed. Includes franked envelope marked “Free” in Washington’s hand, who also signs it “President / US.” In very good condition with toning throughout. Sold for $16,200.
George Washington Autograph Document Signed 1789
Rare George Washington autograph document signed. Presidential appointment document boldly signed in ink, “G: Washington,” and dated 26 September 1789, just five short months after taking office as the first President of the United States. In part: “George Washington President of the United States of America…Know Ye, that reposing special Trust and Confidence in the Integrity, Ability and Learning of Pierpoint Edwards of Connecticut Esquire, I have nominated, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, do appoint him Attorney of the said United States in and for the Connecticut District…In Testimony whereof I have caused these Letters to be made patent, and the Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Given under my Hand at the City of New York the twenty sixth Day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine…” Notation to reverse datelined 29 October 1789, New Haven, Connecticut, attests to Pierpoint Edwards’ swearing-in as an attorney for the District of Connecticut. Document measures approximately 11.5″ x 11″. Accompanied by Letters of Authenticity from James Spence & PSA/DNA. Presidential Seal remains affixed and intact. Signature is pristine and unaffected by fold lines. A stunning piece from the seminal early months of Washington’s presidency. Excellent condition. Sold for $15,732.
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George Washington Autograph Document Signed as President in 1795 — Washington Appoints Spaniard Don Juan Bautista Bernabeu as Consul
George Washington autograph document signed as President on 31 January 1795. Washington appoints Spaniard Don Juan Bautista Bernabeu as shipping Consul in the Port of Baltimore, Maryland. Washington appointed several Spanish Consuls in the months leading up to the signing of The Treaty of San Lorenzo, in which 12 years of disputation between the countries came to an end. Document, countersigned by Secretary of State Edmund Randolph, measures 8” x 10” nicely matted and framed to 36.5” x 23.5”. Weighs 11.5 lbs. Discreet folds, one affecting signature. Overall in very good to near fine condition for a document of its age. Sold for $15,625.
George Washington Autograph 1789 Military Document Signed as President
Very attractive George Washington autograph 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. Sold for $15,470.
Exceptional George Washington Autograph Letter Signed as President — “Motives of friendship and respect were all I had in view”
Lengthy George Washington autograph letter signed “G Washington” as President, dated 6 March 1793. From Philadelphia, Washington writes to his childhood friend the Reverand Bryan Fairfax at Mount Eagle Plantation, Virginia, in response to a letter sent by Fairfax on 17 February, apologizing for misunderstanding a message that Washington had sent, through a servant, that he would be departing from Mount Vernon. Fairfax thought that might have been an invitation to meet him en route and he didn’t respond, unsure whether Washington would simply call at his house. Here, Washington responds, “…and beg you to be assured that nothing was ever farther from my thoughts than taking amiss yr not coming to the road to see me the day I passed your house on my return to this City…Motives of friendship and respect were all I had in view by sending in to know how you did, as I was about to leave the county…” Washington then acknowledges Fairfax’s condolences on the death of his nephew, Major George Augustine Washington, who had been acting as overseer at Mount Vernon. He concludes with reference to the widow of Reverend Charles Green, Margaret, who subsequently married Dr. William Savage. “…permit me to ask if anything is done, or likely to be done in the case of Savage. – I am extremely anxious to see all matters in which I have had any agency brought to a close although the issue thereof should be unfavorable before I quit the stage of life…” Two page letter measures 9″ 7.5″. Right third of sheet browned and small edge tears mended with paper. Overall in good condition. This letter appears in “George Washington Papers, Presidential.” Sold for $15,000.
George Washington Autograph 1788 Framed
President George Washington autograph handwritten receipt signed. Datelined Mount Vernon, 23 March, 1788, Washington writes: “Received from John L. Mercer Esq. in September last eighty four Bushs and three pecks of Wheat at four shilling & six pence…and in Feby. Last, one hundred and thirty barrls. of corn…which said sums are to be payed to his credit…” Boldly signed, “G. Washington” at conclusion. Single page document measures 8.5″ x 3″; handsomely matted and framed with an engraving to an overall 19″ x 11″. Fine condition. Sold for $14,400.
George Washington Autograph Military Document Signed as Commander of the Continental Army
George Washington autograph document signed, “G Washington” as Commander of the Continental Army. Document discharges the soldier John Martindale, datelined Headquarters (Newburgh, NY), 8 June 1783. Countersigned by Jonathan Trumbull Jr. and H. Savage. Signed by Martindale on verso. Two-page document on a single sheet measures 8″ x 10.75″. Separation to folds and an additional half sheet patched onto verso. Overall in very good condition with a large, excellent signature. Sold for $13,728.
Thomas Jefferson Autograph Ship’s Paper Signed as President — Countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State — Rare
Thomas Jefferson signed slip, “Th. Jefferson”. Signature in black ink appears on a slip mounted to a slightly larger slip, measuring 3.5″ x 2″ overall. Uniform toning to slip, in very good condition. Sold for $13,401.
George Washington Autograph Document Signed Regarding His Military Mentor, Jacob Vanbraham, Who Fought for the British During the American Revolution
Fantastic George Washington autograph document signed as ”late Commander in Chief of the American Army” regarding his disgraced mentor, Jacob Vanbraham, a mercenary soldier who instructed Washington in the use of military weapons and then served under Washington in the French and Indian War before fighting against Washington and for the British during the Revolutionary War. In this document Washington acknowledges a payment he received from James Mercer to offset costs that Washington incurred lending money to Vanbraham; this money was used by Vanbraham to secure his claim to back pay and land due to him for fighting in the French and Indian War. The land was previously denied because Vanbraham notoriously mis-translated the word ”assassination” in describing the death of French officer Joseph Coulon de Villiers de Jumonville by Washington’s men at the Battle of Fort Necessity, which ignited the French and Indian War. Document is datelined Mount Vernon, 10 January 1786 and boldly signed Go. Washington, acknowledging the payment from Mercer to Washington of ”currency for the use of Jacob Vanbraham Esq late of Virginia formerly a Capt in the Virginia Regiment…for securing the said Vanbraham’s quota of lands…under the proclamation of the Honble. Robert Dinwiddie…” Verso of document contains letter by James Mercer to Vanbraham, dated 21 May 1786 requesting that Vanbraham repay him the amount owed plus interest. Document measures 7.25” x 8.75”, framed in dark green suede with a descriptive plaque and engraving of Washington to a total size of 42” x 24”. Light spotting and folds, with some tissue repair to verso over Mercer’s signature; though Washington’s signature is bold, it’s written over a fold which has an unrepaired split bisecting the signature and a small hole at fold. Overall very good condition. Previously sold at California Book Auctions on 18 November 1998, lot 5747, and referenced in the ”Writings of George Washington”, Volume 28. Sold for $12,500.
George Washington Autograph Letter Signed as First Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army — 21 April 1781
George Washington autograph letter signed “G. Washington” as first Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, dated 21 April 1781 from headquarters in New Windsor (now New York). During much of the Revolutionary War, New Windsor served as the major depot for the Continental Army and the Army medical department. Letter reads in full: “Sir / You will oblige me by putting the inclosed into the Mail which I think will leave Hartford on Monday next. I am with very good Regard / Dear Sir / Your most Obt. and humble Servt. / G. Washington”. Since New York City was being held by British forces, Washington was forced to use mail routes across Connecticut, Long Island Sound and Long Island to communicate with points south. Shortly before Washington signed this letter, British naval forces attacked Charleston, South Carolina, forcing Washington to send troops to aid Americans, though Charleston would later fall on 12 May 1781 in the heaviest American defeat of the War. Washington remained in the north, collecting intelligence and planning other strategic moves, with limited mail use. Letter is beautifully mounted in a gilt frame with a creme-colored hand-wrapped silk mat. The letter was encapsulated in mylar by Frank Mowery of the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington D.C. Small chip of paper is missing at lower right, slightly affecting the “n” and “t” in Washington’s signature, though paper has been expertly filled in. Letter measures 6.5″ x 7.5″ and is in very good condition with nice, large signature at close of letter. Frame also encloses a color portrait of Washington and a biographical plaque. Sold for $12,490.
George Washington Autograph Document 1794
Three language ship’s paper signed by George Washington dated 3 September 1794. Washington signs as President of the United States “G. Washington.” Three-language document allows a ship’s passport for the “Brig Leonard” from the port of Philadelphia bound for Cadiz, “…laden with Wheat…” Languages include French, English and Dutch. Document is also countersigned by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State and notarized by Clement Biddle. 1pp. document measures 16″ x 13″. Washington’s three inch ink signature remains bold. Several small clean archival tear repairs in blank portions, tiny fold reinforcements at edges and intersections have been made on the blank verso. Top blank corners slightly rounded. Light even toning. Hinged in an attractive mat. Overall excellent condition. Sold for $12,120.
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George Washington Autograph Document
George Washington autograph document dated 31 October 1785. Parchment certificate signed by Washington as President of the Society of Cincinnati. Document also signed by Henry Knox as Secretary appoints membership to Henry D. Purcell, who served as a lieutenant in the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment during the Revolutionary War and became the Cincinnati Society’s 52nd member. Framed document features engraved scenes by Jean-Jacques Andre Le Veau and measures 15.5″ x 20.5″. Signatures show only slight fading. Overall excellent condition. Sold for $11,820.
George Washington Autograph Document Signed From Mount Vernon in 1788
George Washington autograph document signed from his home in Mount Vernon on 23 March 1788, just before he assumed the Presidency of the United States. Handwritten ledger confirms the sale of items to the future governor of Maryland, John Mercer: ”Received from John L. Mercer Esq., In September last, Eighty-four Bush’l and three pecks of Wheat at four Shilling and ten pence p’r Bushel – and in Feb 7 last, one hundred and thirty Barrl’s of corn at fifteen shillings and ten pence p’r Barrel which said sums are to be passed to his credit. – Go. Washington / Mount Vernon / March 23d 1788”. Matted with image of Washington, document measures 9” x 5.5”. Light toning, else near fine. Sold for $11,344.
George Washington Autograph Revolutionary War Discharge Document Signed — As Commander in Chief During the Revolutionary War
Rare Revolutionary War dated document signed by its Commanding General George Washington. From New Windsor dated 8 June 1783, signed “Geo Washington”, the partly printed document discharges James Ranking, a private in the 1st New York Regiment. Countersigned by John Trumbell as Colonel and Washington’s aide, and Joab Stafford, Colonel of the Silver Greys, a battery of Berkshire volunteers. Washington’s signature, though large and prominent, is slightly obscured by a horizontal fold and marred by evidence of verso tape, slight missing paper between “G” and “e” of first name and the “o” of last name. Single page folio document bears slight toning and folds throughout, though generally very good. Overall a very attractive document with remnants of red wax seal still intact and “By His Excellency / George Washington” clearly printed atop document. Sold for $10,745.
George Washington Autograph Letter 1786
George Washington signed receipt datelined Alexandria, 15 April 1786. Boldly signed at lower right, black ink signature reads “G. Washington” and measures 3.75″ long. Document, addressed “To The Treasurer of the Potowmack Company,” reads in part, “…Pay to Abel Westfall…the sum of fifteen hundred dollars & his receipt for the same shall be your discharge…” 2pp. document measures 9.25″ x 6″. Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity from PSA/DNA. Separation to folds show tape repair. Tape to upper margin from previous framing. Chipping to edges. Overall, good condition. Sold for $10,745.
George Washington Autograph Receipt Signed as President
As President, George Washington autograph receipt signed and dated 12 April 1793. Washington writes in black ink to Robert Lewis, Washington’s secretary and manager of Mount Vernon: ”Received from Mr. Robert Lewis the sum of one hundred and thirty five pounds curr. money of Virginia on acct. of rent collected by him for the year of 1792 / Go: Washington”. Comes with two portrait engravings of Washington. Measures 7.5” x 4.75”. Repaired tears on verso, toning and some showthrough from writing on verso, but signature is bold and striking. Very good condition. Sold for $10,000.
George Washington Autograph Free Frank Signed — Scarce
Scarce free frank signed by George Washington as General of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Free frank is clearly signed ”G Washington” to the lower left, next to a notation in another hand, ”Major Genl St. Clair / Springfield”, referring to Washington’s aide-de-camp Arthur St. Clair. The free frank is affixed to a paper mount, to which a period slip is also attached reading, ”General Washington / February 27, 1780 / Morris Town”. At this time, George Washington’s Continental Army was experiencing several defeats, before its ultimate victory less than two years later at Yorktown. Free frank measures 6.75” x 3.5” with total document measuring 8.5” x 5”. Foxing, toning and a closed tear to top. Some chipping to the edges, though overall in very good condition considering age. A scarce and very collectible Presidential free frank signed. Sold for $9,799.
George Washington Autograph Free Franked Signature, with Envelope Addressed in Washington’s Hand
George Washington autograph free franked envelope, signed and addressed in Washington’s hand to Oliver Pollock of Philadelphia, with red wax seal. Postmarked “ALEX[ANDRIA], JUNE 9”, with docketing on side panel identifying the year as 1788. Envelope likely held the following letter (not present; part of the Gilder Lehrman Collection), dated 8 June 1788 from Washington at Mount Vernon: “Sir, I received your letter of the 11th of May at the moment when I was setting out for a preconcerted journey to meet the Directors of the Potomack Company on business of importance at the Shenandoah Falls- that circumstance has necessitated me to defer giving an acknowledgement until this time. It would be with particular pleasure that I should write to his Excellency the Governor of Louisiana on your behalf if I did not think that there would be a glaring impropriety in my assuming that liberty with that Representative of the Spanish King- especially as I have never had the honor of a personal acquaintance or any correspondence with the Governor – I do not feel myself authorised to take a greater latitude of freedom in this respect than any other unknown private citizen these motives of delicacy on my part I hope will be considered in the same point of light, and of the same weight by you as they have appeared to me. With sentiments of consideration & respect I am, Sir, Your Most Obed. & Most Hble, Servant, Go: Washington”. Signer of the U.S. Constitution, Oliver Pollock was a merchant in New Orleans during the Revolutionary War and then U.S. Agent at Havana, Cuba from 1783-1784. Envelope measures 9″ x 7.5″. Cut around seal where opened and small paper loss along folds, not affecting Washington’s signature. Overall very good condition with a bold signature by the first President. Sold for $9,535.
George Washington Autograph Three Language Ship’s Paper Signed as President — Dated 19 January 1796
George Washington ship’s paper signed as President, dated 19 January 1796. The three language ship’s paper is for the schooner “Dolphin of Cushing” of Massachusetts, commanded by William Parsons, which was bound for Jamaica with meat, lard, butter, candles and building materials. Document is signed “Go Washington” and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering as well as a notary public in Philadelphia. Printed broadside measures 13.5″ x 16.5″, with even toning, frayed edges and several fold separations, though expertly rebacked. Blindstamped United States seal intact in left margin and notary’s seal intact at bottom margin; both seals have minor foxing. George Washington’s signature is prominently displayed, front and center. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $9,450.
George Washington Autograph Document Signed as General of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War
Rare discharge document signed by Commanding General George Washington, dated 9 June 1783. Here, Washington approves the discharge of a soldier John Thayne during the last months of the American Revolution. Document reads in part, “…having faithfully served the United States from the 9th August 1781 till the present period and being inlisted [sic] for the War only, is hereby Discharged from the American Army…Go. Washington”. Since the Treaty of Paris was not signed until September of 1783, printed upon the verso is the caveat, “The within Certificate shall not avail the Bearer as a Discharge, until the Ratification of the definitive Treaty of Peace; previous to which Time, and until Proclamation thereof shall be made, He is to be considered as being on Furlough.” Document measures 7.5″ x 10.25″. In very good condition with general wear and folds as expected of a Revolutionary War document. Document remains fully intact and Washington’s signature is large and visible. Sold for $9,360.
Timothy Pickering Announces George Washington’s Death One Week Later — ”…I have to announce to you the death of the universally lamented General Washington. It was sudden & unexpected…”
Timothy Pickering autograph letter twice signed as Secretary of State under President George Washington, whose death he announces in this letter. Datelined ”Department of State” 21 December 1799, the letter is sent to Winthrop Sargent, Governor of the Territory of Mississippi: ”…I have to announce to you the death of the universally lamented General Washington. It was sudden & unexpected: The disorder, an inflammatory sore-throat, which in twenty four hours terminated his early existence. This happened on Saturday the 14th instant. The news-papers…will more fully describe to you the public sensations, and the manner in which this event will be distinguished…Timothy Pickering”. A postscript is signed with Pickering’s initials. 2pp. letter measures 7.75” x 10”. Toning, separation to folds repaired with tissue visible on verso. Notations and docketing to verso. Very good. At the Forbes Collection auction in 2002, a Tobias Lear autograph letter signed, dated 15 December 1799 to Lawrence Lewis & George Washington Parke Custis giving a first-hand account of the last days & death of George Washington and notifying them of the death sold for $55,000. Sold for $8,711.
Rare George Washington Revolutionary War Franking Signature — Signed ”Go: Washington”
George Washington autograph 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. Sold for $8,438.
George Washington Autograph Free Frank Signature — With PSA/DNA COA — Rare Free Frank by America’s First President
Free frank signature from the first American President and founding father George Washington. Washington signs “Free / G. Washington” upon a 4″ x 3″ slip of parchment, likely cut from its original envelope. The unanimous choice to serve as the first President of the United States, Washington was bestowed franking privileges as early as 1775 as a member of the Continental Congress. Light toning, slight separation at the folds and a faded stamp stain below the signature. Autograph is clear and bold. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $8,000.
Thomas Jefferson Ship’s Paper Signed as President — Countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State — Scarce
Ornate scalloped ship’s paper, boldly signed by Thomas Jefferson as President and countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State. The ship’s paper authorizes the passage of a ship, though neither dated nor filled in with specifics as to which ship was allowed safe passage. With bold, clear signatures by Jefferson, “Th:Jefferson” and Madison, “James Madison” at lower right. Jefferson’s signature is large, measuring 2″ x 1″. Reads in full: “Suffer the [ ] master and commander, of the brethren of [ ] tons or thereabouts, mounted with guns, navigated with [ ] men. To pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance, seizure or molestation: the said [ ] appearing, by good testimony, to belong to one or more of the Citizens of the United States, and to him or them only. Given under the Hand and the Seal of the United States of America, the [ ] day of [ ] in the year of our lord one thousand [ ] hundred and [ ].” With two vignettes at top of a lighthouse and a sailboat. Original blindstamped seal with some water spotting intact at lower left. Document measures 11.5″ x 18″ with fading, creasing and folds throughout. Two tiny pinholes along left vertical fold. Very good condition overall. Sold for $5,644.
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