Richard Penn becomes Lieut. Governor of Pennsylvania...
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 24, 1771 This newspaper features one of the larger & more decorative masthead engravings to be found in a colonial America newspaper.
Page 2 has "A Proclamation" signed in type by Richard Penn, concerning his recent ascension to Lieut. Governor of Pennsylvania. Followed by a letter of congratulations by the Penna. Assembly. Also mention of two Acts passed by the Penna. Assembly.
Four pages, some light dirtiness, archivally strengthened at the spine, nice condition with untrimmed margins.
Item from our most recent catalog - #371 - released for October, 2026
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