[Patent] 1792 Dec. 12 granted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to William Bingham for a tract of land called West Minister in Northumberland County. n.d.

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[Patent] 1792 Dec. 12 granted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to William Bingham for a tract of land called West Minister in Northumberland County. n.d.

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Bears the signature of Governor Thomas Mifflin. Warrant No. 2279 for 1100 acres of land. On the reverse is a statement signed by Bingham dated 1795 Jan. 31 selling the property to attorneys Robert Morris and John Nicholson.

1 leaf : vellum ; 27 x 51 cm.

Millersville University Library, McNairy Library

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Millersville University Library, McNairy Library

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