Washington, George

Autograph address leaf, with franking signature ("G° Washington"), 1 page (8 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.; 210 x 248 mm), [no place, 1776-1781] to John Parke Custis, in New Kent C[oun]ty, Virginia, remains of wax seal; formerly folded, soiled, fold-tears patched with paper, one mended with tape. With an engraved portrait by George Parker after the portrait of Washington as a young man by Charles Wilson Peale; a few spots. In a blue cloth folding case.

formerly folded, soiled, fold-tears patched with paper, one mended with tape.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Washington's signature on a war-date address leaf.

John Parke Custis (1754-1781) was Washington's stepson, son of Martha by her first marriage to Daniel Parke Custis. He served as a civilian aide-de-camp to Washington during the siege of Yorktown, and died shortly after the surrender. New Kent County was the site of the Dandridge estate on the Pamunkey River, known as "White House."