William Penn and the Founding of Pennsylvania: 1680-1684
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On March 5, 1681, one day after receiving his royal charter for Pennsylvania, William Penn wrote that he believed God would make his colony "the seed of the nation." Penn wanted his Pennsylvania to be a land where people of differing languages and customs could live together, where men and women could worship as they pleased, where men could participate fully in their government. Such a land, Penn believed, would indeed be blessed.
Beginning with his petition to the king in May 1680 and ending with his departure to England in August 1684, this book contains the most important documents describing the founding of Pennsylvania. The letters, orders, petitions, charters, laws, pamphlets, maps, constitutional drafts, legislative journals, newspaper articles, memoranda, deeds, and other business records assembled here include Penn's own explanations of his desire to found a Quaker colony, his invitation to settlers, and his design for government.Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0812211316
ISBN13:9780812211313
Release Date:June 1983
Publisher:University of Pennsylvania Press
Length:432 Pages
Weight:1.60 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.2" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
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Different overview of WIlliam Penn
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book provides a different overview of how William Penn found Pennsylvania. Jean Soderlund looks at William Penn through his letters and documents created by him. THe book is not a traditional biography. The author provides commentary about what the reader will see and then presents the documents in their full form. The book tackles many of the early dilemmas but focuses on three major areas. The conflict with Lord Baltimore over the boundaries, security with Indian nations, and the development of tolerant government in Pennsylvania. The other area that does not lend itself to the categories is the first chapter which focuses on getting the domestic affairs of the colony organized in England which is covered thoroughly. Overall it is well done and an interesting look at how Pennsylvania was formed.
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