English general (1738–1805) who fought against Washington during the American Revolution and was finally defeated at Yorktown. The crushing defeat aroused much antiwar sentiment in England, and hostilities thereafter tapered off until the final withdrawal of British troops in 1783. Ink signature and sentiment, “and faithful servant, Cornwallis,” on an off-white 3 x .75 slip clipped from a letter and affixed to a slightly larger slip. In fine condition, with a small spot of toning and light show-through from writing on reverse. R&R COA.
