A Letter from William Penn, Governor of Pennsylvania, to the Committee of the Free Society of Traders of That Province Residing in London

A Letter from William Penn, Governor of Pennsylvania, to the Committee of the Free Society of Traders of That Province Residing in London

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""A Letter From William Penn, Governor Of Pennsylvania, To The Committee Of The Free Society Of Traders Of That Province Residing In London"" is a historical document written by William Penn, the founder and governor of Pennsylvania, in 1683. The letter was addressed to the committee of the Free Society of Traders, a group of merchants who invested in the colony and oversaw its economic affairs from London. In the letter, Penn discusses the progress and development of the colony, including its growth in population, trade, and agriculture. He also touches on the challenges faced by the colonists, such as conflicts with Native American tribes and the need for more resources and support from England. The letter provides valuable insight into the early years of Pennsylvania and the vision and leadership of William Penn. It is a primary source for historians and scholars studying colonial America and the Quaker movement.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1683 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781497894822
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Imprint: Literary Licensing, LLC
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 18
Weight: 200g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 6mm