In February 1777, John Muhlenberg became a brigadier-general in the Continental Army; in September 1783, he was a breveted major-general. He took part in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth; at Yorktown he commanded the first brigade. He was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1776; later he was vice-president of the supreme-executive council of Pennsylvania and he represented that state both in the House and in the Senate of the United States. DS, signed “Muhlenberg, V. P.,” one page, 8 x 6.5, October 8, 1788. Pay order issued to Samuel Dean, “the sum of Fourteen pounds five shillings in full for his account for his attendance as a member of the council.” Boldly signed at the bottom by Muhlenberg. In fine condition, with some light toning and several vertical folds. R&R COA.
