 | The Papers of William Penn, Volume 4: 1701-1718 Subjects: Penn William 1644–1718; Pennsylvania -- History -- Colonial period ca. 1600–1775 -- Sources; Society of Friends -- History -- 17th century -- Sources; Society of Friends -- History -- 18th century -- Sources; Society of Friends -- Biography; Pioneers -; This volume documents the final eighteen years of William Penn's life, from 1701 to 1718. It opens with his last months as resident proprietor of Pennsylvania--a moment of great importance in the political history of the colony. It ends with his death on 30 July 1718, after a lingering illness. |
