George Washington Signed 8x11.25 1783 Revolutionary War Discharge Document BAS

This Autographed 8x11.25 Revolutionary War Discharge Document, dated September 1, 1783, is a once-in-a-lifetime piece of American history, personally signed by none other than George Washington. Authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services with a tamper-proof COA and hologram, this document is a rare original artifact from the closing chapter of the American Revolution. Issued from military headquarters and countersigned by Washington’s secretary Jonathan Trumbull Jr., it documents the official discharge of John Slocum of Rhode Island, a soldier in the renowned Corps of Invalids.

Key Features:

• Personally signed by George Washington as Commander of the Continental Army — bold "Go: Washington" signature measures 3.75" x 0.75".
• Historical discharge dated September 1, 1783 — issued just days before the official end of the Revolutionary War.
• Authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services — includes certification and hologram, verification available on Beckett’s website.
• Historic recipient: John Slocum of Rhode Island, a member of the Corps of Invalids — a unit serving from 1777–1783, made up of wounded but capable veterans protecting key posts like Boston and West Point.
• Document dimensions: 11.25" x 8", backed with archival paper for preservation and stability.
• Features flattened folds, light chipping, foxing, mat burn, and minor damp staining — all consistent with authentic 18th-century documents.
• Historically significant as it also connects to early African American military service — mentioned in Clare Tyler’s 2022 thesis on Black Revolutionary War veterans, including Slocum’s peer, Prince.

This exceptional artifact does more than commemorate military history — it connects you directly to the life and legacy of George Washington during the final days of the Revolutionary War. Ideal for collectors, historians, or patriots seeking a tangible piece of the American founding era, this signed Revolutionary War discharge isn’t just a collectible — it’s a conversation piece of national heritage.