{"product_id":"george-washington-signed-8x11-25-1783-revolutionary-war-discharge-document-bas","title":"George Washington Signed 8x11.25 1783 Revolutionary War Discharge Document BAS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eAutographed 8x11.25 Revolutionary War Discharge Document\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 1, 1783\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a once-in-a-lifetime piece of American history, personally signed by none other than \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e. Authenticated by \u003cstrong\u003eBeckett Authentication Services\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Trumbull Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e, it documents the official discharge of \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Slocum of Rhode Island\u003c\/strong\u003e, a soldier in the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eCorps of Invalids\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonally signed by George Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e as Commander of the Continental Army — bold \"Go: Washington\" signature measures 3.75\" x 0.75\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical discharge dated September 1, 1783\u003c\/strong\u003e — issued just days before the official end of the Revolutionary War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticated by Beckett Authentication Services\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes certification and hologram, verification available on Beckett’s website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric recipient: John Slocum\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eBoston\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWest Point\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocument dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.25\" x 8\", backed with archival paper for preservation and stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures flattened folds, light chipping, foxing, mat burn, and minor damp staining — all consistent with authentic 18th-century documents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHistorically 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional artifact does more than commemorate military history — it connects you directly to the life and legacy of \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e during the final days of the \u003cstrong\u003eRevolutionary War\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Press Pass Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44769980579884,"sku":"BAS-AE13881","price":50999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6196\/2028\/files\/img_9963_e7f3dd70-76df-454d-b1ee-d213e3c98cfb.jpg?v=1773573414","url":"https:\/\/www.pristinemarketplace.com\/products\/george-washington-signed-8x11-25-1783-revolutionary-war-discharge-document-bas","provider":"Pristine Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}