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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 3, 15th edition., Colonial history. (search)
the correspondent of the prince of Orange, as well as the warm friend of William Penn, interceded for the restoration of the proprietary of Pennsylvania. He is my old acquaintance, answered William; he may follow his business as freely as ever; I have nothing to say against him. Appearing before the king in council, 1694 Aug. 20. his innocence was established; and, in August, 1694, the patent for his restoration passed the seals. The pressure of poverty delayed the return of the 1695. March 26. proprietary to the banks of the Delaware; and Markham was invested with the executive power. The members of the assembly, which he convened, anxious Sept. 9. for political liberties, which the recent changes had threatened to efface, found a remedy within themselves, and, assuming the power of fundamental legislation, framed a democratic constitution. They would have their privileges granted before they would give anie monie. Doubtful of the extent of his authority, Markham dissolved t