ALS, 1772 January 19 : [s.l.], to unknown recipient.

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ALS, 1772 January 19 : [s.l.], to unknown recipient.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/16146940

Continental Congressman and signer of the Declaration of Independence, John Penn here writes about the sale of Negroes. He writes: "When I wrote to you I made not the least doubt of having your money by the time I mentioned, but have attended two sales but could not have the negroes sold for near the money."

1 p. ; 19.5 x 18 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Penn, John, 1741-1788

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John Penn (May 17, 1741 – September 14, 1788) was a Founding Father of the United States who signed both the United States Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation as a delegate of North Carolina. Born near Port Royal in Caroline County, Virginia, Penn attended at common school for two years. After his father's death, Penn privately read law with his uncle, Edmund Pendleton. He became a lawyer in Virginia in 1762. In 1774, Penn moved to Granville County, North Carolina, w...