Deed for the Susquehanna, 1700

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Deed for the Susquehanna, 1700

This is a land deed from the Susquehannah Indians to William Penn dated September 13th, 1700.  The deed concerns rights to the "River Susquehannah and all the Islands therein and all the Lands Situate lying and being upon both sides of the said River," as well as nearby woods, underwoods, miners, quarries, and other resources.