George Washington Wanted Poster Coffee Mug

In 1776, the British Crown had a problem. His name was George Washington. Former British subject. Former Virginia militia officer. Former loyal servant of the Crown. Currently leading an armed rebellion of approximately three million deeply irritated colonists across thirteen former colonies with an enthusiasm that His Majesty found, to put it diplomatically, deeply inconvenient. The charges were serious. Treason. Sedition. Armed Insurrection. The kind of résumé additions that don't go over well at British dinner parties but play remarkably well in the history books. The reward was substantial. Five thousand gold sovereigns — the Crown's most generous offer of the entire colonial unpleasantness — for the capture of the man who would eventually become the first President of the United States, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, and the face of the one dollar bill. He was never collected. The five thousand gold sovereigns went unclaimed. America went on to become rather successful despite His Majesty's objections. By Order of His Majesty the King of England. Est. Irrelevant. 1776. Perfect for history buffs, proud Americans, lovers of founding era humour, and anyone who appreciates the British talent for magnificent understatement in the face of complete and total defeat. A perfect gift for Fourth of July, Independence Day, Presidents Day, history teachers, trivia night champions, and anyone celebrating 250 years of American self determination. Collect all four — Franklin, Jefferson, Washington and Revere. His Majesty insists. Out_of_Whack — For those who ask for forgiveness... Eventually.