Lot 1003
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790), DS, signed as president of the executive council of Pennsylvania, one page folio on vellum, dated May 28, 1787, a land grant by the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania to William Barr of "a certain tract of land called 'Speedwell', situated in Hopewell Township Cumberland County", very large signature of "B. Franklin" at left below the paper and wax seal; some aging, Very Fine.
Estimate 7,500 - 10,000
Provenance: Dr. Max Thorek
Benjamin Franklin was president of the executive council of Pennsylvania from 1785 to 1788 among his many duties.
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