In regards to the sale of our beloved Durham boat painting—

May 12th is quite a significant day:

“ So it wasn’t until May 12, 1784, that the Treaty of Paris was signed by both parties. The war for independence was officially over.”

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2015/01/14/the_treaty_of_paris_and_american_independence_125257.html#!