ALS, 1737 January 30 : London, Eng. to Thomas Penn / John Penn, Richard Penn.

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ALS, 1737 January 30 : London, Eng. to Thomas Penn / John Penn, Richard Penn.

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Pleased with the account given by Conrad Weiser of his journey to the Indians of the Five (now Six) Nations and the friendship expressed by the Indians for them. The fact that the Governor of Virginia restricted Native American access to government in Virginia increased the enmity between them and the Southern Indians. Reflects on the border dispute between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Hopes there will be good tracts of land clear of Indian claims on the Susquehanna or Delaware Rivers which Thomas had purchased with confirmation from the Delaware Indians. If there were a good map of the area, they could make good sales both to people in London and Pennsylvania. As well, the order of Council from Maryland received by Thomas should restrain them from granting land behind the lower counties and since the Penns strongly claimed the lands to the beginning of the 40th degree, it would keep Maryland from claiming those lands. The land disputes with Lord Baltimore of Maryland should soon cease once the order of the King in Council is issued.

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Weiser, Conrad, 1696-1760

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Baltimore, Cecil Calvert, Baron, approximately 1605-1675

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Penn, Thomas, 1702-1775

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Penn, John, 1700-1746

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