Lot 776
Mifflin, Thomas (1744-1800) Revolutionary War general; President of the Continental Congress; first Quartermaster General of the Continental Army; Governor of Pennsylvania. Document signed as Governor of Pennsylvania, 12¾ x 15¾ inches, Philadelphia, 7 Dec. 1796. Appointing Jacob Bucher as coroner of Dauphin County. Countersigned by A[lexander] J[ames] Dallas (1759-1817) who would serve as secretary of the U.S. Treasury under President James Madison. Very good; professional fold repairs, affecting a few words of text and "J" in Dallas' signature; a couple of points missing on the star-shaped paper seals. Mifflin's signature is large, running 4 inches across, and of medium boldness. Matted and framed to 21¾ x 21½ inches, with some nicks to frame.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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