Thomas Mifflin
Philadelphia, PA, January 23, 1797
Thomas Mifflin 1797 Grant Signed as PA Gov for Land in Somerset County
Partially printed DS

A Pennsylvania land grant signed by Thomas Mifflin as Governor. 1p partially printed, measuring 20.5" x 11", [Philadelphia], dated January 23, 1797. A patent made in consideration of money paid by John Slick, as well as 3 shillings and 3 pence paid by Jacob Rhoads, granting Rhoads "a certain tract of land called 'Union' situate on the south side of Little Canemaugh Creek two miles above the old town in Quemahoning Township (now) Somerset County?containing one hundred fifteen acres a quarter?" Signed "Tho Mifflin" and countersigned by James Thimble as Deputy Secretary. With a large embossed paper and red wax seal at the top left above Mifflin's signature and two additional seals on verso. Docketing on verso. Accompanied by two related slips. The document has flattened folds with light edge toning and soiling. Slightly uneven edges. Large and bold signature.

Thomas Mifflin (1744-1800) was an American merchant, soldier, politician, and Founding Father. He joined the Continental Army after serving in the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly and the Continental Congress. During the American Revolutionary War, he was an aide to General George Washington and the Continental Army's Quartermaster General, eventually rising to the rank of major general. Mifflin returned to Congress in 1782 and was elected president of the Continental Congress in 1783. He became the first governor of Pennsylvania, serving from 1790 to 1799 and was also the last president of Pennsylvania, succeeding Benjamin Franklin and serving from 1788 to 1790.

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20.5" x 11"