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Check out this rare surviving wax seal from 1782! Why use a wax seal? It assured the recipient of a letter’s authorship and security. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington used so much red sealing wax that he regularly ordered it by the pound. This example comes from a July 20, 1782, letter to Washington's friend Elizabeth Powel. Its design features the Washington family crest, including what Washington called a “flying griffin.” Because seals were often split or cut from letters, surviving examples are rare. Learn more about Washington Coat of Arms and Crest: https://t.co/1Tt8CJgJk3