Charter to William Penn, and Laws of the Province of Pennsylvania: Passed Between the Years 1682 and 1700, Preceded by Duke of York's Laws in Force Fr

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This volume contains the foundational legal documents and statutes that established the province of Pennsylvania in the late 17th century, including the charter granted by King Charles II to the Quaker leader William Penn and the laws passed by the provincial assembly. It also includes an appendix of laws related to the governance of Philadelphia and other municipalities within the province. Edited and annotated by legal experts, this book provides a valuable resource for scholars and students of colonial American law and history.