A Colonial Pennsylvania printed land deed signed by Henry Hill, 1774

A Colonial Pennsylvania land deed, 1774, signed by Henry Hill, printed by Joseph Crukshank, conveying 300 acres to Samuel Meredith and John M. Nesbitt, framed: 14"h x 8.5"w. Note: Henry Hill (1732-1798) was a Philadelphia merchant, revolutionary militia colonel, and delegate to the 1776 Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention. Samuel Meredith (1741-1817) served as a Brigadier General in the Continental Army and was appointed the second Treasurer of the United States by George Washington. John Maxwell Nesbitt (c. 1728-1802) served as Paymaster of the Pennsylvania Navy and became the first president of the Insurance Company of North America.

Estimate:$200

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