$11,070
Washington, George (1732-1799) Letter Signed, Granting a Leave of Absence, Newburgh, New York, 11 November 1782. Single leaf of laid paper, inscribed over one page, text in the hand of Colonel David Humphreys (1752-1818); to Lieutenant Colonel Ebenezer Gray (1743-1795) of the 4th Connecticut Regiment, granting sick leave; strengthened at folds on verso, 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. "Sir, In giving permission of absence to Officers for the recovery of their health, I have supposed the experiment of change of air & diet might be made in a few weeks, as well as in any length of time; I must therefore consider the indulgence given to you for the purpose, as limited to eight weeks from the date hereof, at the expiration of which time, I shall expect you will return to the Army. I am sir Your Most Humble Servant Go: Washington" Provenance: The Estate of David Spinney.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-10-30
