DS, signed 'G. Washington,' one page, 20.5 x 14, no date. Unissued Society of the Cincinnati document, allowing for a person who 'is a member of the Society of the Cincinnati instituted by the officers of the American Army at the Period of its Dissolution, as well to commemorate the great Event which gave Independence to North America as for the laudable purpose of laying down in Peace arms assumed for Public Defense.' This handsome document is enhanced by the engravings of Liberty in the guise of a beautiful woman being guarded by a ferocious lion, an eagle grasping thunderbolts in its talons, a soldier carrying the American flag and several many-masted sailing ships. Signed at the bottom in black ink by Washington. Double cloth matted and framed to an overall size of 31 x 24.5. In fine condition, with a bit of light toning and creasing, mild skipping to signature and last few letters of last name a bit light due to decreased ink flow. The Society of the Cincinnati documents are widely considered among the most attractive presidential documents ever produced. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA. Oversized.
