Partly-printed DS, signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 8.5 x 11, June 9, 1783. Washington discharges Matross John Deane from military service. In full: “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 John Deane Matross—in the 2nd New York Artillery Regiment, having faithfully served the United States from 1st Janry 1777, until the present period and being inlisted for the War only, is hereby Discharged from the American Army.”
In good condition, with separations and small pinholes of paper loss along fragile folds, one vertical fold through a single letter of signature, foxing and soiling, portions of handwritten text light but legible due to some professional restoration, and an old tape repair to reverse.
A matross was one of the soldiers in a train of artillery who assisted the gunners in loading, firing, and sponging the guns. The 2nd New York Regiment was raised on May 25, 1775, in New York City for service with the Continental Army under the command of Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt. After joining the regiment, John Deane ostensibly saw action at the Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Monmouth, and the Battle of Yorktown. The regiment was furloughed in June 1783 at Newburgh, New York, and disbanded on November 15, 1783. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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