Autograph manuscript signed by Logan, an accounting of his expenses on behalf of the Proprietor between June 1712 and September 1722, with an autograph note signed by Hannah Penn approving the account.
Philadelphia: 15 October 1723 [date of Logan's signature]. 3½ pp., two bifolium sheets stitched together (316 x 205mm).Terminal blank leaf, docketed on another blank. Condition : old folds. a fascinating document: a reflection of logan's loyalty to his late employer and a record of the purchase and survey of 45,000 acres of land in west jersey from indians. These accounts detail Logan's expenditures on behalf of the Penns, amounting to £636 accumulated between 1712 and 1722. The many items listed range from the mundane ("To cash toward Postage of a paqt. from New York 7s/6d") to more interesting entries ("To Indian Purchase in West Jersey for 45,000 Acres £140"). Many of the entries are for subsequent payments to various surveyors for their work in dividing the land in West Jersey, including Richard Bull John Reading, John Reading Jr, Samuel Green and John Chapman Also related to this purchase is a payment Logan requests to himself, "For my trouble in taking up 45,000 acres in West Jersey & 7000 acres in East Jersey" noting that his usual salary "scarce pays my Expenses and Days Wages vizt. above 50 Journeys to Burlington." The facing pages of the account record income received by Logan on behalf of the Proprietor, with most for the sale of flour and land. Withal, the balance on the account that Logan requests of Hannah Penn is £78/15/6¼. In 1712 Hannah Penn took responsibility for Proprietary affairs after her husband had been rendered incapable by a severe stroke. She was a remarkable woman who was described by Logan as being blessed "with a strong judgment and excellent good sense to a degree uncommon to her sex." James Logan was an able and trusty business agent to both Penn and his widow and made sure that the huge burden of debt that threatened to swallow the family was gradually paid off. By the end of 1723 the political situation in the province had become so polarised between those who supported the Proprietors and those who were opposed to their interference, that Logan was forced to visit London to arrange for measures to support his prosecution of their affairs. Logan left Philadelphia in September 1723 and arrived in London six weeks later, remaining in the city until late May 1724. The note at the foot of this document signed by Hannah Penn, "I acknowledge and approve of this Accot as Exect to my deceased husband the late Proprietor of Pensilvania at London" is dated 22 May 1724, suggesting that Logan presented these accounts as among his final matters of business before leaving London.
Autograph manuscript signed by Logan, an accounting of his expenses on behalf of the Proprietor between June 1712 and September 1722, with an autograph note signed by Hannah Penn approving the account.
Philadelphia: 15 October 1723 [date of Logan's signature]. 3½ pp., two bifolium sheets stitched together (316 x 205mm).Terminal blank leaf, docketed on another blank. Condition : old folds. a fascinating document: a reflection of logan's loyalty to his late employer and a record of the purchase and survey of 45,000 acres of land in west jersey from indians. These accounts detail Logan's expenditures on behalf of the Penns, amounting to £636 accumulated between 1712 and 1722. The many items listed range from the mundane ("To cash toward Postage of a paqt. from New York 7s/6d") to more interesting entries ("To Indian Purchase in West Jersey for 45,000 Acres £140"). Many of the entries are for subsequent payments to various surveyors for their work in dividing the land in West Jersey, including Richard Bull John Reading, John Reading Jr, Samuel Green and John Chapman Also related to this purchase is a payment Logan requests to himself, "For my trouble in taking up 45,000 acres in West Jersey & 7000 acres in East Jersey" noting that his usual salary "scarce pays my Expenses and Days Wages vizt. above 50 Journeys to Burlington." The facing pages of the account record income received by Logan on behalf of the Proprietor, with most for the sale of flour and land. Withal, the balance on the account that Logan requests of Hannah Penn is £78/15/6¼. In 1712 Hannah Penn took responsibility for Proprietary affairs after her husband had been rendered incapable by a severe stroke. She was a remarkable woman who was described by Logan as being blessed "with a strong judgment and excellent good sense to a degree uncommon to her sex." James Logan was an able and trusty business agent to both Penn and his widow and made sure that the huge burden of debt that threatened to swallow the family was gradually paid off. By the end of 1723 the political situation in the province had become so polarised between those who supported the Proprietors and those who were opposed to their interference, that Logan was forced to visit London to arrange for measures to support his prosecution of their affairs. Logan left Philadelphia in September 1723 and arrived in London six weeks later, remaining in the city until late May 1724. The note at the foot of this document signed by Hannah Penn, "I acknowledge and approve of this Accot as Exect to my deceased husband the late Proprietor of Pensilvania at London" is dated 22 May 1724, suggesting that Logan presented these accounts as among his final matters of business before leaving London.
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