The original Dutch settlement, which was to become Newcastle, was established in 1651.

Provenance

Presented by Dr. and Mrs. George Logan and accessioned, 1911 (1911 47261).

General physical description

1 copy, 32 p.

Early American History Note

This small volume is a manuscript copy of the royal charter for New Castle, Delaware issued in 1724 that belonged to Sir William Keith, then the provincial governor of Pennsylvania.

Family Name(s)

• George -- I, -- King of Great Britain, -- 1660-1727.
• Keith, William, -- Sir.

Genre(s)

• Charters.
• Official Government Documents and Records

Geographic Name(s)

• Delaware -- Politics and government -- To 1775.

Subject(s)

• Colonial Politics
• Government Affairs