Place: Philadelphia (Pa.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources. / Form: Correspondence -- 18th century / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1817">1817</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Place Philadelphia (Pa.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources. Form Correspondence -- 18th century Year 1817

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected correspondence and documents from the state of Pennsylvania, the bulk of which date from the eighteenth century. Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn in 1681 in order to establish a safe haven for the English Quakers, who were being persecuted in England at the time.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Extent:: 120 boxes and 67.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of over 3000 miscellaneous items of primarily American literary, historical, and political figures, including business and personal letters, manuscripts, drawings, photographs, and official documents.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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