Charles R. Whereas his Majesty, in consideration of the great merit and faithful services of Sir William Penn deceased, ... hath been graciously pleased ... to give and grant unto William Penn Esquire, son and heir of the said Sir William Penn, all that tract of land in America, called by the name of Pennsilvania

All titles

• Charles R. Whereas his Majesty, in consideration of the great merit and faithful services of Sir William Penn deceased, ... hath been graciously pleased ... to give and grant unto William Penn Esquire, son and heir of the said Sir William Penn, all that tract of land in America, called by the name of Pennsilvania
• Whereas his Majesty, in consideration of the great merit and faithful services of Sir William Penn deceased, ... hath been graciously pleased ... to give and grant unto William Penn Esquire, son and heir of the said Sir William Penn, all that tract of land in America, called by the name of Pennsilvania

People / Organizations

• England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II). (Author)

Imprint

London : Printed by the Assigns of John Bill, Thomas Newcomb, and Henry Hills, printers to the Kings most excellent Majesty, 1681.

Added name

Penn, William, Sir, 1621-1670.; Penn, William, 1644-1718.; Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.; Conway of Conway Castle, Edward Conway, Viscount, 1623-1683.; Newcomb, Thomas, -1681 or 1682, printer.; Hills, Henry, -1689?, printer. ; Assigns of John Bill, printer.

Publication year

1681

ESTC No.

R39208

Grub Street ID

121149

Description

1 sheet ([1] p.) : 1 coat of arms ; 1°.

Note

Title from caption and opening words of text

At end of text: Given at the Court at Whitehall the second day of April 1681. In the three and thirtieth year of Our reign

Above imprint: To the inhabitants and planters of the province of Pennsilvania

Signed at the end: By His Majesties command, Conway

Woodcut royal coat of arms (Crawford no. 87); woodcut factotum

Steele notation: Faithful River con-.

Uncontrolled note

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