Last signer of the Declaration of Independence. Third person ALS, one page, 7.5 x 4, August 18, 1812. Letter to the Honorable William Tilghman, Esq. and reads, "Thomas W. McKean has received Mr. Tilghman's polite card of invitation to dinner on Saturday next, also one for the Marquis de casa Yrujo, who, with the Marchioness and their children, has made an excursion to Bristol, and will not return to the city until next week. T. McKean expects to leave town on Saturday, and is sorry that both will be thus prevented from waiting on him: he wishes the Chief Justice a pleasant journey to Pittsburgh and that it may add seven years to his useful life.” Integral second page bears an address leaf done in McKean’s hand. In fine condition, with light toning and letter professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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