How to Sell Your George Washington Autograph Or Signature

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What Was George Washington’s Legacy?

Founding Father George Washington has deep significance in American history. His leadership as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War was vital in helping the U.S. gain independence. Especially pivotal were the victories of the Battle of Yorktown and the Battle of Trenton. As the first President of a nascent nation he created many firsts, including the peaceful transfer of power as well as establishing a cabinet. We’ve had the opportunity to handle some exceptional George Washington signed items at Nate D. Sanders Auctions.

Have a peek at some of our George Washington autograph sales:

Autographed Document from 1774 – Sold for $37,500

We sold a 1774 George Washington autograph document to Colonel George Mercer concerning bounty land promised to Virginia veterans of the French & Indian War for $37,500. Washington notably advocated on behalf of veterans after land distribution slowed post war and even hired a surveyor to divide 20,000 acres of land. Mercer was a politician during the mid 1700s who served in the Virginia House of Burgesses, the first democratically-elected legislative body in the British American colonies. He’s best remembered for his military service during the French and Indian War, where he likely became acquainted with George Washington.

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Autograph Letter Signed from 1787 – Sold for $31,250

We realized $31,250 for a George Washington autograph letter signed. The letter is dated dated 8 June 1787, just mere weeks after he had been unanimously elected President of the Constitutional Convention. Single page letter to deputy secretary of the Continental Congress, Roger Alden, measures 7.5 x 8.875 inches and reads in full:

”Sir, I have been honored with your favor of the 31st ult, enclosed. The Gazettes of New York – let me entreat you to make my acknowledgements to the Hon’ble members of Congress who were so obliging as to direct them to be sent to me; – and that you would be pleased to accept, yourself, my thanks for the regularity with which they have been forwarded. / I am Sir / Yr. Most Obed. H’ble Serv. / Go: Washington”.

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Letter Signed & Free Frank Signed – Sold for $31,250

We realized $31,250 for a lot of two George Washington autograph items, a letter signed and free frank signed, with particularly bold signatures. The letter is dated 21 October 1799 in which Washington replies to Captain Abraham Shepherd in regards an appointment to the Provisional Army and signs it “Go: Washington”. Letter has an included address leaf that Washington has written ”Free / Go: Washington” onto and it has the postmark 21 October. Shepherd is remembered for his Revolutionary War service and his contributions to help develop Shepherdstown, Virginia. Lot also includes a James Monroe autograph land grant dated dated 6 October 1817.

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Autograph Letter Signed from 1798 – Sold for $26,620

We sold a George Washington autograph letter signed to Oliver Evans, inventor of the first automatic milling system, for $26,620. Letter is dated 20 July 1798, just days after President Adams appointed Washington as Lieutenant General and Commander during the Quasi-War with France. Single page letter measures 6.75 x 8.875 and reads in full:

”Sir, Finding more difficulty than I apprehended in getting a Miller from Northward, I have again engaged my present one, on the terms he was before, rather than delay the matter any longer. I make this communication to prevent further inquiries on your part, on my behalf; and that I may thank you for the trouble you have taken in this affair to procure one for me. I am – Sir / Your Very H’ble Srerv’t / Go: Washington / Mr. Oliver Evans.”

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1793 Document Signed – Sold for $26,502

We sold a single page document signed by President George Washington, who signs “Go: Washington”, and Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who signs “Th: Jefferson”, for $26,502. Document is dated 8 October 1793 and text is 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 Betsey is also notable for being a privateer ship during the Revolutionary War and likely functioned as a merchant vessel during times of peace. Document is also signed by New York Mayor Richard Varick and John Lamb, Collector of Customs for the Port of New York.

This concludes our top George Washington sales! Thank you for stopping by. As always, please feel free to contact us for a free appraisal or if you would like to sell your George Washington autograph item. Explore some of the George Washington unsigned memorabilia we’ve sold.

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