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George Washington First President of the United States

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George Washington's Initials Signed Document Cut: This auction presents a singular piece of American history: a 1.5x2 inch document page cut signed with the initials "G.W." by George Washington, the first President of the United States. This artifact

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Bancroft's Life of George Washington: Heading: Author: Bancroft, Aaron Title: Life of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Army Through the Revolutionary War, and the First President of the United States Place Published:

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George Washington Signed 1790 Work Order: George Washington Signed 1790 Work Order. George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799). Bold, Large signature in black ink. George Washington, a Founding Father of the United States, led

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George Washington Witnessed 1789 11x14" Document: George Washington Witnessed 11x14" Legal Document Dated 1789. George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799) a Founding Father of the United States, led the Continental Army to victory in t

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George Washington Witnessed 1792 8x14" Document: George Washington Witnessed 8x14" Legal Document Dated 15th Day of May 1792. George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799) a Founding Father of the United States, led the Continental Army

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George Washington Signed Survey: Extremely Rare George Washington Signed Survey. George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799) a Founding Father of the United States, led the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutiona

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[WASHINGTON, George (1712-1799)]. A group of 5 items,: [WASHINGTON, George (1712-1799)]. A group of 5 items, highlighted by Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States. Hagerstown, MD: Herald of Freedom Office, ca 1860s. Washin

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Establishing the border between the US and TX: Heading: (Texas-U.S. Border) Author: Title: Message of the President of the United States in relation to the boundary between the United States and Texas Place Published: Washington, D.C. Publisher:

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Postcard (Norbert George Moser 1855-1970) 15 Units, First: Titled: Fifteen Units of Our First Line. Unused. Copywright N. Moser, NY on bottom right. Issued: c. 1916 Dimensions: 5.5"L x 3.5"H Country of Origin: United States

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5 Albums of Postcards including Patriotic: 5 volumes of postcards including State Capitols, George Washington, views of Boston, American presidents and their birthplaces, Pennsylvania and Civil War related, other patriotic views hundreds of in

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Military Manuscripts, Navy, Marines From Washington: Collection of volumes presented to the Long Island Historical Society from the Navy Dept. & Marine Corp. Washington D.C. One Hundred Eighty Landings of United State Marines 1900-1934, First Edition ma

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E.B. Custer "Following The Guidon" First Ed. Book: First edition book, "Following The Guidon," by Elizabeth Bacon Custer (1842-1933), American author, public speaker, and wife of Brevet Major General George Armstrong Custer (1839-1876), United States

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E.B. Custer "Boots & Saddles" 1st Ed. Western Book: First edition book, "Boots and Saddles," by Elizabeth Bacon Custer (1842-1933), American author, public speaker, and wife of Brevet Major General George Armstrong Custer (1839-1876), United States Arm

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George Washington First President of the United States

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George Washington First President of the United States signature on letter to Major General St. Clair and signed in bold script from MorrisTown (NJ). Tape on back and damage as shown measures 5 1/4 by 6 1/4 inches. Important for its Revolutionary War contact with St. Clair. This would date the correspondence to 1777-1780.

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George Washington First President of the United States

Name: George Washington First President of the United States
SKU: 51010279
Price: 4300 USD
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