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John Dickinson Land Patent Signed as president of Pennsylvania. One page, 30" x 6.75", November 30, 1783, [Pennsylvania]...
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Description
John Dickinson Land Patent Signed as president of Pennsylvania. One page, 30" x 6.75", November 30, 1783, [Pennsylvania]. Stained with foxing. The embossed paper seal, which was affixed with red wax, has become detached, but is present. Near very good.More Information:
At the top of the document is written, "The Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania To all whom these presents shall come Greeting". John Dickinson (1732-1808) was a politician in Pennsylvania and Delaware. When he signed this document, he was serving his term (1782-1785) as president of Pennsylvania. His successor was Benjamin Franklin.
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2009 October Grand Format Historical Manuscripts Auction #6031 (go to Auction Home page)
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October, 2009
16th-17th
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