Manuscript vellum DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 15.5 x 13.5, May 11, 1787. As president of the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Franklin issues a land grant. In part: “In consideration of the monies paid by Jacob Stewart…there is granted…a certain tract of land called ‘Pleasant Gardens’ situate on the Hickmans Run, a Branch of Yough River in Tyrone Township , Lafayette County.” Crisply signed on the left side by Franklin below the affixed seal, and countersigned at the conclusion by James Trimble as a secretary. The handsome white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains partially intact, but creased; show-through from an additional seal affixed to the reverse. Framed and in very good to fine condition, with small areas of paper loss along folds, and an area of discoloration (inherent to the vellum) touching the beginning of Franklin’s signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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