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Membership diploma of Society of the Cincinnati, [circa 1795] Overview of the Collection Creator Washington, George, 1732-1799 Title Membership diploma of Society of the Cincinnati Dates [circa 1795] (inclusive) 1795 1795 Quantity 1 item Collection Number Cage 4659 (collection) Summary Repository Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Terrell Library Suite 12 Pullman WA 99164-5610 Telephone: 509-335-6691 [email protected] Languages English Content Description 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. Historical Note 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. Administrative Information Find Related Collections Subject Terms : Presidents -- United States -- Autographs Statesmen -- United States -- Autographs Personal Names : Membership diploma of Society of the Cincinnati, [circa 1795] http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv97366 1 Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 Corporate Names : Society of the Cincinnati Membership diploma of Society of the Cincinnati, [circa 1795] http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv97366 2