This is an undated copy of the deed of incorporation issued in 1742 by King George II and witnessed by George Thomas, Governor of Pennsylvania.
Provenance
Accessioned, 1967 (1967 1712ms). Originally cataloged as Misc. Ms.; recataloged, 8/15/67.
General physical description
1 copy, 18 p.
Early American History Note
Dated 1742, this document appears to be the draft or, possibly, a manuscript copy of a deed incorporating Lancaster as a town. The deed contains the signature of King George II.
Genre(s)
- Articles of incorporation.
- Official Government Documents and Records
Geographic Name(s)
- Lancaster County (Pa.)
Personal Name(s)
- George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760
- Thomas, George, 1695?-1774
Subject(s)
- Government Affairs
- Incorporation -- Pennsylvania -- Lancaster.
- Pennsylvania History
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