1978 John Langdon

Cover Honors Founding Father John Langdon

Own this cover picturing John Langdon (1741-1819).  The Flag over Independence Hall and Inkwell & Quill stamps are tied to the cover with Portsmouth, New Hampshire, postmarks.  Langdon spent much of his life in that city.  The date on the postmark represents the 237th anniversary of his birth.

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Cover Honors Founding Father John Langdon

Own this cover picturing John Langdon (1741-1819).  The Flag over Independence Hall and Inkwell & Quill stamps are tied to the cover with Portsmouth, New Hampshire, postmarks.  Langdon spent much of his life in that city.  The date on the postmark represents the 237th anniversary of his birth.

Langdon became a successful naval merchant and one of the wealthiest citizens of Portsmouth.  When the British restricted shipping, Langdon became involved in the revolutionary movement.  He served int eh Second Continental Congress before resigning to supply ships for the American war effort and participating in battle.

After the war, Langdon became president of New Hampshire before joining the Congress of the Confederation, which became the Constitutional Convention.  When the Constitution was created, he was a key part of the ratification efforts in New Hampshire.

Langdon continued to serve in politics as a US Senator and in his state’s legislature and as governor.