1798 Thomas Mifflin Signed Pennsylvania Land Patent — “Denmark,” 446 Acres in Luzerne County — Original State Seal

An original Commonwealth of Pennsylvania land patent dated April 30, 1798, signed “Tho Mifflin” by Governor Thomas Mifflin, signer of the United States Constitution and Revolutionary War major general.

The patent grants Thomas Shannon a tract called “Denmark,” situated on the headwaters of Gardners Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The property comprises 446 acres and 33 perches, together with an additional six percent allowance for roads.

The manuscript text traces the property to a warrant issued to Stephen King on February 6, 1794, followed by King’s conveyance to Shannon on January 4, 1798. Detailed boundary descriptions identify neighboring landowners and record survey bearings and distances.

Printed on parchment, the document features an elaborate Commonwealth heading, Pennsylvania’s coat of arms, and a large embossed state seal with decorative paper points. Mifflin’s signature appears beneath the seal at left. James Trimble, Deputy Secretary, countersigns at the foot.

The reverse retains manuscript docketing and a sealed recording endorsement dated May 16, 1798, identifying Patent Book 34, page 30.

A substantial early American land document combining a Constitution signer’s autograph with the history of Pennsylvania settlement and land ownership.

Condition: Age toning, uneven discoloration and dark staining, original folds with wear, and scattered fading. The large state seal survives with creasing and wear to its paper surround. Much of the manuscript remains clearly legible. Please review all photographs.