July 14th, 2011
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/14/2011
Imprint “Catalogue of Manuscripts and Relics in Washington’s Head-Quarters, Newburgh, N.Y., with Historical Sketch.” 78pp. octavo, “Prepared for the Trustees, Under Act of May 11, 1874. By E.M. Ruttenber”, 1890. About very good condition. Hasbrouck House served as Washington's headquarters during the Revolutionary War from April 1782 until August 1783. It was chosen for its comparatively safe location north of the strategically important West Point. The 7,000 troops of the Continental Army were encamped near what is today known as Vails Gate, a few miles to the southwest. In the headquarters at Hasbrouck House, Washington rejected a suggestion to institute an American monarchy and defused the threat of a mutiny among his officers over pay and pensions. He also created and first awarded the Badge of Military Merit which became the forerunner of the Purple Heart. On April 19, 1783, he issued an order for the "cessation of hostilities", which formally ended the fighting of the Revolutionary War.
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