Raynor HCA 2013-04
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TRIMBLE, James (1755-1837) became a clerk in the Land Office at the young age of 15 years. He was a clerk in the State Council by 1775, and eventually the first Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under its new constitution in 1791. Revolutionary War-date Document Signed “James Trimble” for Thomas Matlack Timothy Matlack (ca 1730 - 1829) was a delegate to the Second Continental Congress from Pennsylvania, and emerged as an influential figure during the Revolutionary War era, best known for, however, is engrossing the Declaration of Independence while serving as clerk to the Secretary of the Continental Congress in 1776, the position held by Mr. Trimble in 1780. The document is 2pp. folio, September 17, 1780, “In Council” at Philadelphia, pertaining to wages and actions of the militia. Good condition with clean splits.
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