The History of Pennsylvania, in North America, from the Original Institution and Settlement of that Province, Under the First Proprietor and Governor, William Penn, in 1681, Till After the Year 1742: With an Introduction Respecting the Life of W. Penn, Prior to the Grant of the Province, and the Religious Society of the People Called Quakers, with the First Rise of the Neighbouring Colonies, More Particularly of West-New-Jersey and the Settlement of the Dutch and Swedes on Delaware. To which is Added a Brief Description of the Said Province, and the General State in which it Flourished, Principally Between the Years 1760-1770 ... With an Appendix. Written Principally Between the Years 1776 and 1780, Issue 2, Volume 1 - Issue 3, Volume 1 |
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Page 145
In the same history it is mentioned in another place , about the year , 1703 , when
the price of lands was consequenly much advanced , viz . “ The council ( of
proprietors ) have made two purchases , amounting to , according to our best ...
In the same history it is mentioned in another place , about the year , 1703 , when
the price of lands was consequenly much advanced , viz . “ The council ( of
proprietors ) have made two purchases , amounting to , according to our best ...
Page 201
... twelve Sings , and for the considerations herein after mentioned , his faid Royal
Highness is willing and pleased to confirm and make any further assurance of the
said tract of land and premises unto the said William Penn , and his heirs .
... twelve Sings , and for the considerations herein after mentioned , his faid Royal
Highness is willing and pleased to confirm and make any further assurance of the
said tract of land and premises unto the said William Penn , and his heirs .
Page 477
They were headed by David Assembly , Lloyd , their Speaker , as before
mentioned , a person of good elteem and character among the people , and who
had been brought up to the law ; but through most of his public conduct , appears
to ...
They were headed by David Assembly , Lloyd , their Speaker , as before
mentioned , a person of good elteem and character among the people , and who
had been brought up to the law ; but through most of his public conduct , appears
to ...
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