United States - George Washington. 1732-1799, 1st President 1789-97. Manuscript free frank “G. Washington” as General of the Continental Army on folded cover addressed in his hand to “Thomas Mumford Esq. in Groton - near New London”, docketed on reverse “Genl. Washington, 15 September 1780”, two vertical file folds, Very Fine, signed by Gimelson in pencil on reverse. Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500. A WONDERFUL GEORGE WASHINGTON FREE FRANK FROM ONE OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF THE UNITED STATES. A colonel in the French and Indian War, he resigned after his election to the House of Burgesses. Concluding that reconciliation with Britain was no longer possible, he was chosen a delegate to the First and Second Continental Congresses. There, he was selected to lead the Continental army against the British and Hessian troops. Defeating the British in Boston, Trenton, and Princeton, he enlisted the help of France. Their combined strength forced Cornwallis to surrender at Yorktown. After the victory, he returned home, but was elected President of the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Unanimously elected President twice, his Presidency served as a role model for others. He proclaimed neutrality in the European wars, suppressed the Whiskey Rebellion in Pennsylvania, approved Jay’s Treaty with England and Pinckney’s Treaty with Spain, and gave a farewell address warning against political parties and foreign entanglements. He died three years later at Mount Vernon. Lot condition Dealer Rumsey Auctions Auction Opening Bid: 4500.00 US$
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