Lot 19
McKean, Thomas (1734-1817)., U.S. judge and Delaware delegate to the Continental Congress, chief justice at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court (1777-1799), governor of Pennsylvania (1799-1808).
DS as governor, 20½" x 11½", vellum, [Lancaster], 1806 Sept 10. Deed to a parcel of land called "Strawhall" in Potter County, bold signature "Tho McKean" above one of three intact paper seals (two on verso), also singed by "T(imothy) Matlack" as Master of Rolls. Usual folds, wonderfully fresh and Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
McKean left the Congress a few days after casting his vote for independence in order to command a battalion of troops in aid of George Washington at Perth Amboy, N.J. He was not present on Aug 2 when most signers placed their names on the Declaration. It is unclear exactly when his signature was added. Matlack was a Pennsylvania delegate to the Continental Congress and was the "engrosser" or transcriber of the Declaration of Independence.
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| Realized $350 |
