The Raab Collection in Ardmore is offering a 1777 letter written by George Washington in Morristown, New Jersey, for $150,000, writes Rob Jennings for Military.com.

Despite a recent defeat, the commander of the Continental Army penned an optimistic letter on the possibility of winning the Revolutionary War. Washington wrote that the strong resistance during the battle in Danbury, Connecticut, would make the British take notice.

“For tho’ they afforded themselves the stores at Danbury, yet it was with considerable loss and they are convinced whenever they make an impression, the Country will recur to arms,” reads the letter.

According to The Raab Collection, his letter endures nearly 250 years later, but with some wear. The company, specializing in historical documents and autographs, acquired the letter from a private New England collection and listed it for sale on Presidents Day.

“This is a powerful expression of the spirit of the American uprising from the mind of its Commander in Chief and future first President, a truly remarkable find and an evocative piece of our national history,” said Nathan Raab, president of The Raab Collection.

The letter is not being auctioned off. Instead, it is being sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Read more about The Raab Collection at Military.com.