Letter of administration : Perth Amboy, N.J., 1771 Apr. 24.

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Letter of administration : Perth Amboy, N.J., 1771 Apr. 24.

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Appoints John Stites administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Skinner. Printed form filled in by hand and signed by Charles Pettit on behalf of Franklin as governor of New Jersey.

1 item (1 p.) ; 22 x 34 cm.

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Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806

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Charles Pettit (1736 – September 4, 1806) was an American lawyer, merchant, and politician from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He served as a delegate for Pennsylvania to the Confederation Congress from 1785 to 1787. Born near Amwell in Hunterdon County in the Province of New Jersey, Pettit received an English education. In 1767 Pettit accepted the first of many public service positions as a deputy surrogate for the province to assist his brother-in-law, Joseph Reed, who was Secretary. When Ree...

Franklin, William, 1731-1813

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William Franklin was born in 1731, the illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin; his mother's identity is unknown. Prime Minister, Lord Bute, named William Franklin to the position of Royal Governor of New Jersey when the office became available in 1762. At first, Franklin was greeted in New Jersey with trepidation, as it was assumed that his famous father had obtained the office for him. In contrast to the low expectations of him, William Franklin became one of the most effective royal governors N...

Skinner, Elizabeth A.

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Stites, John

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John Stites was a Philadelphia general merchant. From the description of Account book, 1814-1819. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 151378494 ...