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john reznikoff replied to John Fernald's discussion George Washington signature on discharge paper in the group U.S. Presidential Autographs

"Sure. Click the link above to university archives. All the info you need should be there."

Mar 27, 2011

John Fernald replied to John Fernald's discussion George Washington signature on discharge paper in the group U.S. Presidential Autographs

"I'm unable to scan the document@ this time I maybe able to send you a picture, thanks for your offer of help."

Mar 26, 2011

John Fernald replied to John Fernald's discussion George Washington signature on discharge paper in the group U.S. Presidential Autographs

"Thanks for your offer of help, I'm uable to post a scan @ this time, posibly a picture."

Mar 26, 2011

Dr. Richard Saffro replied to John Fernald's discussion George Washington signature on discharge paper in the group U.S. Presidential Autographs

"Please scan the Washington document to me at rksaffro@gmail.com, and I will help establish a value for you. My pleasure."

Mar 26, 2011

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George Washington signature on discharge paper

I have an ancestors discharge from the revolutionary war signed by George Washington in 1783. I know it's the real deal as it has been handed down through my family. I'm curious what it is worth, and of course I need documentation of it's authenticity. I started by taking it to Pawn Stars, that was a mistake. None of the Harrison family was there and the guy who glanced at it asked "Have you had it certified?" I said no, it's the real thing, he said in a raised voice, pointing at a web address…See More

Mar 26, 2011

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john reznikoff replied to John Fernald's discussion George Washington signature on discharge paper in the group U.S. Presidential Autographs

"If you would post a nice scan I will offer my opinion here gratis. both PSA and JSA would show it to me. I would not issue a certificate but think that a printout of what I write would add value."

Mar 26, 2011

Rick Badwey replied to John Fernald's discussion George Washington signature on discharge paper in the group U.S. Presidential Autographs

"Depending on condition and if the badge of merit is retained between $ 7000 to $15000. If the document is superb, it would've on upper end. If it is worn and signature is on the weak side then closer to $7000. A picture would be…"

Mar 26, 2011

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