DS, signed “G. Washington,” one page, 8 x 13, June 9, 1788. Military discharge for a soldier signed by General George Washington. Document reads, “By His Excellency George Washington, Esq., General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America. These are to certify that the Bearer hereof Robert Thompson Soldier, in the sixth Massachusetts regiment, having faithfully served the United States for six years and three months and being enlisted for the War only, is hereby discharged from the American Army.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink, “G. Washington,” and countersigned by J[ohn] Trumbell, Jr. Matted and framed with a color oval portrait of Washington, to an overall size of 21.5 x 19.5 In very good condition, with careful professional repairs to horizontal and vertical folds, a few small portions of signature carefully and professionally restored to even legibility as a result of paper repairs, and some scattered light toning and soiling. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
