Americana featuring the Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter | February 25, 2026
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 501
George Washington Signed Medical Discharge, Moses Downing
Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000
Sold for
$26,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
transcription: By His Excellency General Washington Esqr / Commander in Chief of the Armies of the / United States &c / Moses Downing, soldier in the second / Regiment of Massachusetts, having been certified / by a Board of Officers appointed for the Exami= / =nation of the Invalids of the Army, as unfit / for Duty either in the field or garrison / on account of the Rheumatism, is hereby / discharged from the service of the Unites States. / Given at Headquarters, Newburgh / This 10th Day of July 1783 / By Command / Jonathan Trumbull / G. Washington [signature], the docket on the back of the document reads “Moses Downing Discharge”, overall 11-1/4 x 8 in.
Provenance: Estate of Harold Robert Andersen
Note: Moses Downing (b.1749-d.1825) of Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts was a soldier in the 2nd Mass Regiment 1777 Continental Army. Major engagements for this regiment include: Bunker Hill, Battle of Trenton, Princeton, and Saratoga; served under Colonel John Bailey. Also, this regiment was encamped at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778. The regiment disbanded in November of 1783.
This signature has been verified by James Spence Authentication (www.JSALOA.com) and a letter of authenticity will be issued.
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Estate of Harold Robert Andersen
toning, foxing, visible tape repair at back, small paper loss at fold intersections, possibly trimmed margins Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
