Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to Membership diploma of Society of the Cincinnati [circa 1795]
Cage 4659
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
- Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Title
- Membership diploma of Society of the Cincinnati
- ID
- Cage 4659
- Date [inclusive]
- [circa 1795]
- Extent
- 1 item
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
Biography/History
Organization founded in 1783, membership was restricted to American and French officers in the Revolutionary War. Named for the Roman general Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus. The object was to perpetuate friendship of members, preserve liberty, and assist members and their families requiring aid.
Scope and Content
The blank document of a membership diploma of the Society of the Cincinnati. Signature of George Washington as the national president of the society, also signature of Henry Knox, the national secretary.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections 2015
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Names and Subjects
Corporate Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Society of the Cincinnati
Personal Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Washington, George, -- 1732-1799
Subject(s)
- Statesmen -- United States -- Autographs
- Presidents -- United States -- Autographs
- Military