A president of the Continental Congress and signer of the Articles of Confederation (1741–1785) who also served as Washington’s aide-de-camp during the Revolutionary War. Revolutionary War–dated LS signed “Jos. Reed, President,” one page, 7.25 x 12, March 13, 1779. Letter to Messrs. Irwin and Company. In part: “I assure you nothing but absolute necessity could have obliged us to keep you so long in Suspense. It was necessary to state the matter to the House of Assembly, in a very few days a decisive answer will be given…we could wish if it is consistent with your plan and views that the rigging of the Ship may go on, and every expense will be allowed.” Intersecting folds with small separations and some subtle scattered toning, otherwise fine condition. The ship in question was named the General Greene and commissioned by the state to overtake Tory privateer vessels, patrolling the waters near Philadelphia. RR Auction COA.
