McKean, Thomas (1735-1817) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware. Document Signed ("Thos M:Kean") as Governor of Pennsylvania, vellum, 11¾ x 20½ in., Philadelphia, May 26, 1806. A land grant for 1,099 acres of land called "Lago Negro" in Tioga County. Countersigned by T[imothy] Matlack, who engrossed the Declaration of Independence. McKean served as President of Congress from July 10-November, 1781. He wrote the constitution for Delaware and was the only Signer to serve as chief executive of two states: Delaware and Pennsylvania. Beautiful paper and wax seal; minor stains at right margin, otherwise an especially attractive document.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
Purchased from American Vignettes in 1981.
Signers of The Declaration of Independence
