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A collection of documents supplementing the companion series known as "Colonial records of Pennsylvania" which contain the minutes of the Provincial Council, of the Council of Safety, and of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania.

Marriage licenses were issued from the Office of the Provincial Secretary, those listed in this work dating from 1742.