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William Penn document signed circa June 1707 from England. As the founder of the province of Pennsylvania, Penn lived in America and England during various periods of his life, and signs this document after returning to England amid an escalating financial predicament. Document in English and Latin is a financial settlement between Penn and a Thomas Cuppage, signed ''Wm Penn.'' as the executor of an estate. Reads in part: ''ffoure hundred...pounds of good and lawfull money of Great Britain.'' Countersigned by witnesses J. Springett, John Page, and Joseph Davis with docketing in an unknown hand to verso of blank leaf. Document on one page with integral blank leaf measures 8.25'' x 13''. Some separation along folds and chips to edges. Toning and foxing throughout. Very good condition overall.
William Penn Document Signed -- Regarding a Financial Agreement Circa 1707William Penn Document Signed -- Regarding a Financial Agreement Circa 1707
William Penn Document Signed -- Regarding a Financial Agreement Circa 1707
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Auction closed on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.
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