Lot 239
John Peter Gabriel Muhlenber DS As VP of Pennsylvlania - 1788 (1746-1807) Revolutionary War general; U.S. representative and senator. Document signed ("Muhlenberg") as Vice President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, 13½ x 15¾, vellum (Philadelphia), March 18, 1788. Being a land grant to Simon Coppenhaver in the Heidleberg Township in Dauphin County. Attested by Charles Biddle, Vice-President of Pennsylvania from 1785 to 1787, and father of Nicholas Biddle. A very attractive document; large paper seal at upper left has a couple of small tears, else fine. Muhlenberg was a general in the American "German Regiment" which cut off the retreat of the British at the Battle of Germantown. His troops wintered at Valley Forge and he commanded a brigade at Yorktown.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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