# 96201 - 1977 Thomas Mifflin
Cover Honors Founding Father Thomas Mifflin
Own this cover picturing Thomas Mifflin (1744-1800). The Flag over Independence Hall stamp is tied to the cover with a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, postmark. This city was Mifflin’s hometown. The January 10 date was the 234th anniversary of his birth.
During the Revolutionary War, Mifflin was an aide to George Washington and was the Continental Army’s Quartermaster General. He also served in the Continental Congress and was the presiding officer when General Washington resigned in 1783. Seven years later, Mifflin became Pennsylvania’s last president. He then became the state’s first governor, serving 1790-99.
Cover Honors Founding Father Thomas Mifflin
Own this cover picturing Thomas Mifflin (1744-1800). The Flag over Independence Hall stamp is tied to the cover with a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, postmark. This city was Mifflin’s hometown. The January 10 date was the 234th anniversary of his birth.
During the Revolutionary War, Mifflin was an aide to George Washington and was the Continental Army’s Quartermaster General. He also served in the Continental Congress and was the presiding officer when General Washington resigned in 1783. Seven years later, Mifflin became Pennsylvania’s last president. He then became the state’s first governor, serving 1790-99.