Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1734-1817) who later served as president of the Continental Congress, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, and Governor of Pennsylvania. Vellum manuscript DS, signed “Tho. M:Kean,” one page, 21 x 11.75, August 30, 1806. As governor of Pennsylvania, McKean grants to Alexander Baring and others "a certain tract of land, called 'Saunders grove,' situate in the late Purchase now Potter County." Boldly signed in the upper left corner by Governor Thomas McKean, and also endorsed on the reverse by Timothy Matlack, the engrosser of the Declaration of Independence. The crisp white paper seal affixed at the upper left remains intact. Interestingly, the deed reserves "only the fifth part of all Gold and Silver Ore, for the use of this Commonwealth." In fine condition.
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