1786 PENNSYLVANIA THOMAS MIFFLIN SIGNED DOCUMENT SAMUEL EVANS CHESTER COUNTY
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| Signed by: THOMAS MIFFLIN |
1786 Signed Pennsylvania General Assembly Pay Order for Samuel Evans
Dated September 27, 1786
Measuring 7.75" x 6.5"
THOMAS MIFFLIN (1744-1800)
First Governor of Pennsylvania
President of the Continental Congress
Major General in the Continental Army
1st and 3rd Quartermaster General during the American Revolution
Member of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly
Delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1787
Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Rep...resentatives
Samuel Evans was born on April 21 1758 and died April 21 1805
There is very little information to be found on Samuel Evans
In addition to his service with the Pennsylvania General Assembly
In 1777 he commanded the 8th company of the militia, Chester County, Pa
John Nicholson (1757–1800)
Appointed state comptroller general in 1782
Clerk to the Continental Board of Treasury from 1778 to 1781
John Nicholson (1757–1800) was the principal financial officer of Pennsylvania and a prominent speculator in public securities. After serving as clerk to the Continental Board of Treasury from 1778 to 1781, he was appointed state comptroller general in 1782 and given responsibility for settling all the accounts to which the state was a party. In 1785 he was also appointed receiver general and in 1787, escheator general, responsible for liquidating the estates of those attainted of treason. In politics Nicholson was a defender of the Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776 and a prominent Antifederalist. In the late 1780s his political leanings combined with his extensive powers to make him the object of criticism from Federalists in the state legislature. In 1790 he was charged with abuse of his authority, and an attempt was made to remove him from public office. The enclosure has not been found but may have been a copy of Nicholson’s defense, Address to the People of Pennsylvania Containing a Narrative of the Proceedings against John Nicholson (Philadelphia, 1790). In 1793 he was impeached by the Pennsylvania house of representatives for redeeming his own state certificates instead of funding them in new federal certificates. He was acquitted in the Pennsylvania senate in 1794 but resigned all of his offices. Nicholson was later involved with Robert Morris and James Greenleaf in investing in lots in the new federal city, which along with other speculations led to the collapse of his finances in 1797 and subsequent imprisonment for debt.
*TERMS OF AUCTION & DISCLAIMER*
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Settlement
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I set the auction postage calculator for US Postal Service Priority Mail, Parcel Post or First Class service. The difference between these services is cost and the time it takes for the Post Office to make delivery
1) The cost for shipping a package depends on the distance of travel, the size and the weight of the package. Accordingly, there can be a significant difference between the cost for shipping US Postal Service Priority Mail, US Postal Service Parcel Post, US Postal Service and US Postal Service Flat Rate. This is an unknown until the auction is over and the distance between the buyer and seller is determined. The amount listed in the auto e-mail invoice sent right after the auction ends is not able to take these variables into account.
2) The calculator does not price shipping if a bidder wins multiple auctions and shipping is combined
3) The size of the US Postal Service’s flat rate boxes are limited to a maximum 5 ½” tall many items won’t fit in the box. Additionally, for shorter distances priority, parcel post and first class cost less than the flat rate.
PLEASE DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT BEFORE YOU RECEIVE AN INVOICE UNLESS YOU DO NOT WANT A CHANGE FROM WHAT WAS PROGRAMED AT AUCTION SET-UP
Communications-
I attempt to respond to all communications within 48 hours.
Payment Expectations
In my experience 99.9 % of winning bidders pay promptly, for the remaining 1/10 of 1%. Once an invoice has been sent to the winning bidder; if payment is not received within 4 days after the date of the invoice, a non-paying bidders notice will be filed.
Shipping
The winning bidder pays actual shipping costs only.
There are no handling charges, the amount on the shipping label will equal the amount on the your invoice
The amount on the invoice, sent to the winning bidder, is the shipping cost based on your zip code, the weight and the dimensions of the package.
All items shipped via US Postal Service Priority Mail, US Postal Service Parcel Post or First Class Mail. I make every attempt to minimize the cost of shipping. The calculator made available at the USPS website is what I use to figure the actual postage costs for each auction.
For delivery to a Country other than the United States of America- International Buyers
Please Note:
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges, these charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.
I cannot mark merchandise values below cost or mark items as ‘gifts’ on the customs declarations form - US and International government regulations prohibit this behavior.
US Postal Service EMS tracking required when the payment including postage exceeds $75.00.
I have learned the hard way that a seller must have 3rd party evidence of delivery to buyer’s doorstep or risk loss of funds in the event that the buyer files a dispute for non delivery.
Paypal users please note that I ship to the Paypal confirmed address. If you need to have the item shipped to an unverified address, I must be notified before payment is made.
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Seller requests that buyer notify seller within 36 hours of receipt of the item if the auction picture or description failed to show an undesirable attribute
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Dated September 27, 1786
Measuring 7.75" x 6.5"
THOMAS MIFFLIN (1744-1800)
First Governor of Pennsylvania
President of the Continental Congress
Major General in the Continental Army
1st and 3rd Quartermaster General during the American Revolution
Member of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly
Delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1787
Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Rep...resentatives
Samuel Evans was born on April 21 1758 and died April 21 1805
There is very little information to be found on Samuel Evans
In addition to his service with the Pennsylvania General Assembly
In 1777 he commanded the 8th company of the militia, Chester County, Pa
John Nicholson (1757–1800)
Appointed state comptroller general in 1782
Clerk to the Continental Board of Treasury from 1778 to 1781
John Nicholson (1757–1800) was the principal financial officer of Pennsylvania and a prominent speculator in public securities. After serving as clerk to the Continental Board of Treasury from 1778 to 1781, he was appointed state comptroller general in 1782 and given responsibility for settling all the accounts to which the state was a party. In 1785 he was also appointed receiver general and in 1787, escheator general, responsible for liquidating the estates of those attainted of treason. In politics Nicholson was a defender of the Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776 and a prominent Antifederalist. In the late 1780s his political leanings combined with his extensive powers to make him the object of criticism from Federalists in the state legislature. In 1790 he was charged with abuse of his authority, and an attempt was made to remove him from public office. The enclosure has not been found but may have been a copy of Nicholson’s defense, Address to the People of Pennsylvania Containing a Narrative of the Proceedings against John Nicholson (Philadelphia, 1790). In 1793 he was impeached by the Pennsylvania house of representatives for redeeming his own state certificates instead of funding them in new federal certificates. He was acquitted in the Pennsylvania senate in 1794 but resigned all of his offices. Nicholson was later involved with Robert Morris and James Greenleaf in investing in lots in the new federal city, which along with other speculations led to the collapse of his finances in 1797 and subsequent imprisonment for debt.
*TERMS OF AUCTION & DISCLAIMER*
Please take a few moments to review the following, I have done my best to keep it brief and simple.
Settlement
The winning bidder will receive an invoice within 24 hours from the closing of the auction.
I set the auction postage calculator for US Postal Service Priority Mail, Parcel Post or First Class service. The difference between these services is cost and the time it takes for the Post Office to make delivery
1) The cost for shipping a package depends on the distance of travel, the size and the weight of the package. Accordingly, there can be a significant difference between the cost for shipping US Postal Service Priority Mail, US Postal Service Parcel Post, US Postal Service and US Postal Service Flat Rate. This is an unknown until the auction is over and the distance between the buyer and seller is determined. The amount listed in the auto e-mail invoice sent right after the auction ends is not able to take these variables into account.
2) The calculator does not price shipping if a bidder wins multiple auctions and shipping is combined
3) The size of the US Postal Service’s flat rate boxes are limited to a maximum 5 ½” tall many items won’t fit in the box. Additionally, for shorter distances priority, parcel post and first class cost less than the flat rate.
PLEASE DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT BEFORE YOU RECEIVE AN INVOICE UNLESS YOU DO NOT WANT A CHANGE FROM WHAT WAS PROGRAMED AT AUCTION SET-UP
Communications-
I attempt to respond to all communications within 48 hours.
Payment Expectations
In my experience 99.9 % of winning bidders pay promptly, for the remaining 1/10 of 1%. Once an invoice has been sent to the winning bidder; if payment is not received within 4 days after the date of the invoice, a non-paying bidders notice will be filed.
Shipping
The winning bidder pays actual shipping costs only.
There are no handling charges, the amount on the shipping label will equal the amount on the your invoice
The amount on the invoice, sent to the winning bidder, is the shipping cost based on your zip code, the weight and the dimensions of the package.
All items shipped via US Postal Service Priority Mail, US Postal Service Parcel Post or First Class Mail. I make every attempt to minimize the cost of shipping. The calculator made available at the USPS website is what I use to figure the actual postage costs for each auction.
For delivery to a Country other than the United States of America- International Buyers
Please Note:
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges, these charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.
I cannot mark merchandise values below cost or mark items as ‘gifts’ on the customs declarations form - US and International government regulations prohibit this behavior.
US Postal Service EMS tracking required when the payment including postage exceeds $75.00.
I have learned the hard way that a seller must have 3rd party evidence of delivery to buyer’s doorstep or risk loss of funds in the event that the buyer files a dispute for non delivery.
Paypal users please note that I ship to the Paypal confirmed address. If you need to have the item shipped to an unverified address, I must be notified before payment is made.
Ad Text
The auction text is a supplement to the pictures for the purpose of providing additional descriptive information and is not intended to express or imply a guarantee, warranty, merchantability or fitness for use.
The auction text is developed from visual and physical inspection. When applicable, items are tested within the parameters of experience and skill. Every possible precaution is taken to accurately describe the positive and negative attributes that are detected. If you have any questions about the inspection and observations or need additional photos, contact me before bidding. Once in a great while an error in the auction description is made. As shown in the feedback section I make every effort to satisfy the buyer.
Refunds – A total or partial refund of the purchase price will be made if a mistake or oversight in the descriptive information of an item occurs.
Seller requests that buyer notify seller within 36 hours of receipt of the item if the auction picture or description failed to show an undesirable attribute
Bidding- If you bid please pay. It costs time and money when someone does not honor their obligation to complete the transaction.
Contact me if you have any doubts or reservations about the item so that they can be satisfied before bidding ends.
Receiving good feedback is very important! The highest DSR’s are needed. If you are not completely satisfied, for any reason, please contact me before posting feedback.
