GEORGE WASHINGTON Autograph

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PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/07/1781 - DOCUMENT 265272

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PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/07/1781

GEORGE WASHINGTON
This manuscript document was signed by Washington in 1781. It's an explanation of why a Major William Cogswell wasn't promoted to lieutenant colonel. This document has one of the clearest signatures of Washington we've ever seen and isn't listed in John C. Fitzpatrick's The Writings of George Washington!
Manuscript document signed "G:o Washington", 1 page, 8¼x13½. Head Quarters at New Windsor, 1781 January 7. In full: "I certify that, in the dispute of Rank between Majors Hull and Cogswell, which was ultimately determined in favor of the former, there was no personal preference to Major Hull, but that his succession to the vacant Lieutenant Colonelcy depended solely upon the established principles of promotion, he having been considered as an older Major than Major Cogswell from the time of the new arrangement of the Army in 1777. And I do further certify that Major Cogswell has been always represented to me as an intelligent, brave and active Officer." Shortly after the Battle of Lexington, WILLIAM HULL (1753-1825) was chosen Captain of a company of soldiers raised in Derby, Connecticut and joined the army of Washington at Cambridge with his company, which became part of Colonel Webb's Connecticut regiment. After the battle of Trenton (December 26, 1776), on January 1, 1777, GEORGE WASHINGTON promoted William Hull to be Major in the 8th Massachusetts regiment. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 1779, then became Inspector of the Army under Baron Steuben, and commanded the escort of Washington when he bade farewell to his troops. Hull was later Governor of the Michigan Territory (1805-1812). In the War of 1812, now a Brigadier General, William Hull led the American attack from Detroit into Canada, was outmaneuvered and defeated by the British and surrendered on August 16, 1812. Hull was court-martialed, convicted of cowardice and neglect of duty and sentenced to be shot. His execution was not carried out because of his outstanding service during the Revolutionary War. At a town meeting held September 20, 1774, WILLIAM COGSWELL (1734-1786) was one of a committee chosen to collect and communicate all necessary intelligence of movements in and about Boston and other parts of the country. Major Cogswell was in command, under Washington, in the September 1776, retreat from Long Island. In December 1776, Cogswell served on the Committee of Inspection and Correspondence. Cogswell was promoted to Major on January 21, 1777, giving Hull 20 days of seniority. In 1779, when Major Hull was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel rather than Major Cogswell, Cogswell resigned his commission, returning home to Connecticut. General Washington and many of the principal officers of the Revolution were, at different times, entertained at Major Cogswell's tavern. In fact, Gen. Washington had breakfast at "Squire Cogswell's" tavern the morning after learning of Benedict Arnold's treason. As Justice of the Peace, Major William Cogswell called the meeting on February 11, 1779, where he was elected the first Selectman of the newly incorporated town of Washington, Connecticut. This certification by General Washington was most probably written at the request of Major Cogswell, explaining why Cogswell was not promoted and Hull was. One of the boldest, clearest signatures of George Washington we've ever seen! Not listed in John C. Fitzpatrick's The Writings of George Washington. Professionally silked. Folds, vertical fold touches the "G" and bottom of the "W". Light show through of glue remnants on verso to blank areas primarily at upper margins, not at signature. Slightly creased. Overall clean, fine condition.

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