Sold – George Washington Signs a Discharge For a Member of the 2nd New York Regiment of the Continental Army, Who Was With Him at Yorktown
Established on January 19, 1776, the 2nd New York Regiment one of the stalwart units in the Continental Army. It took part in numerous major battles, including Saratoga and Monmouth. In 1781, it went with Washington to Yorktown, where it was assigned to Gen. Lafayette's command, and was with Washington and Lafayette...
Established on January 19, 1776, the 2nd New York Regiment one of the stalwart units in the Continental Army. It took part in numerous major battles, including Saratoga and Monmouth. In 1781, it went with Washington to Yorktown, where it was assigned to Gen. Lafayette's command, and was with Washington and Lafayette throughout that victorious campaign. The 2nd New York was led by Colonel Philip van Cortlandt, who received a promotion to general as a result of his services at Yorktown. He was later a U.S. Congressman and was a charter member of the Society of the Cincinnati. The regiment was furloughed in June 1783, and disbanded November 15, 1783.
James Caulfield joined the regiment in 1780, and was with it until it was discharged. Document Signed, Head-Quarters, June 8, 1783, being his discharge. It states: “These are to Certify that the Bearer hereof James Caulfield, in the 2nd New York Regiment, having faithfully served the United States for three years, and being enlisted for the War only, is hereby Discharged from the American Army.” It is also endorsed by Washington’s aide, Jonathan Trumbull, and beneath that Colonel van Cortlandt himself has signed a statement that Caulfield has been honored with the Badge of Merit for his years of “faithful service.” The Badge of Military Merit is considered the first military award of the United States Armed Forces.
Frame, Display, Preserve
Each frame is custom constructed, using only proper museum archival materials. This includes:The finest frames, tailored to match the document you have chosen. These can period style, antiqued, gilded, wood, etc. Fabric mats, including silk and satin, as well as museum mat board with hand painted bevels. Attachment of the document to the matting to ensure its protection. This "hinging" is done according to archival standards. Protective "glass," or Tru Vue Optium Acrylic glazing, which is shatter resistant, 99% UV protective, and anti-reflective. You benefit from our decades of experience in designing and creating beautiful, compelling, and protective framed historical documents.
Learn more about our Framing Services
