1794 PA Gov Thomas Mifflin, 7th President U S Congress Assembled; orders survey

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1794 PA Gov Thomas Mifflin, 7th President U S in Congress Assembled; orders survey FRAMEABLE Part-printed order from Pennsylvania Governor Thomas Mifflin, Revolutionary War Major General and President of Continental Congress, to survey 400 acres of land for John Binder “(Provided the land is not within the last purchase made of the Indians)”. Document dated 1794 and signed by Henry Buck. The Mifflin signature may be secretarial; I have not had it expertized. Size 13 in. by 8 in. on laid, rag-content paper; age toned-heavier at folds, mild stains, small holes and separation along folds - repaired from reverse, edge nicks, overall good condition. "Thomas Mifflin (January 10, 1744 – January 20, 1800) was an American merchant and politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a major general in the Continental Army and the 1st and 3rd Quartermaster General during the American Revolution, a member of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly, a Continental Congressman from Pennsylvania, President of the Continental Congress, and a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Several of these activities qualify him to be counted among the Founding Fathers. He served as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, President of the Pennsylvania Supreme Executive Council and the first Governor of Pennsylvania." from Wikipedia. The patina of 200+ years is visible and document remains in attractive condition. Would look great framed for office wall or den! This is a genuine original, period piece, not a copy or reproduction. Return for any reason or even for no reason. Return via same method as shipped. Returned item must be in same condition as when shipped for full refund.
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