A Collection of Charters and Other Publick Acts Relating to the Province of Pennsylvania, Viz.: I. the Royal Charter to William Penn, Esq.: II. the

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This collection presents significant historical documents related to Pennsylvania's governance and legal framework. It includes the royal charter to William Penn, the initial frame of government established in 1682, various laws and concessions agreed upon in England, and key acts such as the settlement act and the charter for the city of Philadelphia. The compilation provides insights into the early political structure and privileges granted to the province, reflecting the foundational principles of governance in early America.