[Letter and document] / Tho. Mifflin.

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[Letter and document] / Tho. Mifflin.

[Letter] 1783 Nov. 28, Wilmington [to] Cadwalader Morris, Philadelphia. Requests certificate of his election (and all others) as a delegate. (Transcription available) -- Printed document (vellum), executed for and signed by Mifflin as Governor of Pennsylvania, granting land to John Nicholson, 1796 Oct. 28. Signed by James Trimble, Deputy Sec. The warrant is for a tract of land called Strabane (400 acres) in Westmorland County.

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Morris, Cadwalader, 1741-1795

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Cadwalader Morris (February 19, 1741—January 25, 1795) was an American merchant and politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born in Philadelphia, after attending a rural school, Morris became engaged in commercial pursuits and in the management of his estate, residing for a time in the West Indies. During the American Revolution, he was a member of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, which was commanded by his cousin, Captain Samuel Morris. He was a delegate for Pennsylvania in the...

Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800

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Thomas Mifflin (January 10, 1744 – January 20, 1800) was an American merchant, soldier, and politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served in a variety of roles during and after the American Revolution, several of which qualify him to be counted among the Founding Fathers. He was the first governor of Pennsylvania, serving from 1790 to 1799; he was also the last president of Pennsylvania, succeeding Benjamin Franklin and serving from 1788 until 1790. Born in Philadelphia, Mifflin becam...

Nicholson, John, 1757-1800

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Land speculator. From the description of John Nicholson papers, 1795 16 Feb.-10 Mar. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70953089 Financier and land speculator. From the description of John Nicholson family papers, 1786-1868. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981679 Pennsylvania state official and land promoter. From the description of ALS : to Thomas Mifflin, 1791 Nov. 8. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat reco...

Pennsylvania. Governor (1790-1799 : Mifflin)

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