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Thomas Mifflin Signed Promissory Note to Philadelphia Wine Merchants
Thomas Mifflin Signed Promissory Note to Philadelphia Wine Merchants
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Thomas Mifflin Signed Promissory Note to Philadelphia Wine Merchants

An autograph document signed by Thomas Mifflin (1744-1800), U.S. Constitution signer, entirely engrossed in his hand, as: "Sixty days after date I Promise to pay unto Mess Wager + / Habacher or order the Sum of One Hundred and five pound / ten Shillings value Received of them in Merchandizes, this day / Phila May the 8, 1786 / £105.. 10 -- / Thomas Mifflin." Expected wear including even toning and scattered foxing. A former collector's pencil inscriptions can be found verso. Else near fine, with an ornate signature and several flourishes. The note, sight size measuring 7.75" x 3.25," is tipped into a larger cream mount measuring 8.5" x 5.625."

"Wager & Habacher" represented the business concern of Philip Wager (1748-1813) and George Habacher (sometimes spelled "Habacker"), Philadelphia wine merchants, currency changers, and landowners.

Thomas Mifflin was a Philadelphia merchant and Patriot who would serve as General George Washington's aide during the Revolutionary War. Mifflin was a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly and served as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1785-1787. One of eight Pennsylvania delegates at the Philadelphia Convention in 1787, Mifflin signed the U.S. Constitution. He later served as the 1st Governor of Pennsylvania between 1790-1799.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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Thomas Mifflin Signed Promissory Note to Philadelphia Wine Merchants

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