The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill

The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill

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Henry William Stiegel

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January 23, 10:36 PM GMT

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Henry William Stiegel 

Manuscript document, signed by John Penn ("John Penn"), as Governor of the Province of Philadelphia, related to William Henry Stiegel, 1774


16 pages (12 1/4 x 7 5/8 in.; 310 x 195 mm). Accomplished in a clerical hand, signed by Penn, Edward Biddle ("E Biddle") as Speaker of Pennsylvania's House of Representatives, and Joseph Shippen ("Joseph Shippen Jnr.") as Secretary of Pennsylvania, with annotations in other hands, docketed on verso, tied at corner with ribbon, embossed wax and paper seal; old folds with short splits, some of which restored, primarily marginal chipping, some browning and spotting, pages a bit brittle. In blue folding case.

"Be it Carried to the Governor. An Act for the Relief of Henry William Stiegell [sic] a languishing prisoner in the Goal of Philadelphia County, with Respect to the Imprisonment of his person." 

Stiegel was an ironmaster, glassmaker, and town builder.  A notable figure in early American industry, he is now best remembered for the fine green, blue, purple, and crystal-clear glassware that he produced. In 1774, he was imprisoned for debts, and his glassworks was sold.

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