Revolutionary War– era free-franked 5 x 3 address panel, measuring 9 x 7.25 unfolded, addressed in another hand to “Brigadier General Irvine, Philadelphia,” labeled “Public Service,” at top right, and franked in the lower left corner “Go: Washington.” When the Revolutionary War broke out, Irvine raised the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment and participated in the invasion of Canada, during which he was captured at Three Rivers. He was exchanged in 1778 and fought at the Battle of Monmouth. Promoted to Brigadier General in March 1782, he was ordered by Washington to Fort Pitt to take command of the troops on the western frontier and remained in that post until October 1783. Some scattered light spotting to address panel, small repaired crease at bottom of panel, and a well-done professional paper replacement to top edge. Washington’s signature is unaffected by the flaws. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
