Washington, George (1732-1799) Letter Signed, Granting a Leave of Absence, Newburgh, New York, 11 November 1782.

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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.
Estimate $8,000-10,000


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