Several of the signers also served as officers in the Continental Army. Washington stands out as The General, el jefe, the Big Kahuna, the HMFIC ... and later the Greatest President Ever.
Send an aide to the sentencing hearing with a note: Dear Juan sorry to miss your little dog and pony show but am busy forming a new government at the people’s request. Hope to see you soon. Your friend, Don. PS - I’ve saved you a seat at the Inauguration and a place to stay afterwards.