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Here, then, are the major documents relating to the founding of Pennsylvania. . . . They are central to understanding the early evolution of America as a complex, variegated society."--Journal of American History "This is, of course, a story which has been told before. But never has it been so richly documented. Again we are in the debt of the Dunns and their associates at the Penn Papers for bringing us this historical treasure."--Pennsylv...

Superb is the only term of description for this first (of a projected set of five) volumes containing all the surviving manuscripts originating with William Penn. . . . One can now more fully understand this extraordinary man's character--impetuous, careless, and disorganized in personal and business affiars, tactless yet burningly sincere and indefatigable."--Journal of American Studies "A monumental volume. . . . [The editors] have produc...