William Penn buys land from Indians

Historical Context Note

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In 1683, William Penn signed a treaty with the Delaware Indians and made payment for Pennsylvania lands.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "William Penn buys land from Indians". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=11113, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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