Lot 224
Mifflin, Thomas (1744-1800). American revolutionary general and statesman. Mifflin was the first governor of Pennsylvania, serving from 1790-1799, and was also a member of the first Congress in 1774 and a signer of the Constitution.
Document Signed ("Tho Mifflin"). As Governor of Pennsylvania. One page, oblong folio, Pennsylvania, June 20, 1798. Being a land grant. On parchment. In black ink. With original wafer seal affixed at the upper left. Framed to an overall size of 33½ x 23½". One horizontal and two vertical folds, a small spot of paper loss at upper left edge, two water stains at intersections of folds at center, light toning. In good condition overall.
After a parcel of Pennsylvanian land had been paid for by one Richard Tittermary, the stately Mifflin signs this Land Deed granting one Thomas Shields a plot of roughly 400 acres.
Estimated Value $225 - 300.
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| Realized $132 |
