Partly printed DS, signed “Go: Washington,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.75, June 6, 1783. A discharge for soldier John Brasbury[?], countersigned by J[ohn] Trumbull, Jr., and by J[ohn] Mills as adjutant. The Treaty of Paris was signed later in the summer, on September 3, and ratified by the Continental Congress in the following January. In good condition, with intersecting folds (associated holes and separations with expert archival reinforcement; vertical fold/slight repaired separation to “Was”); toning and scattered staining, and heavy allover foxing affecting appearance. The signature is dark and clear. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
