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Act re-establishing the charter, 1780

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Creator:	Second Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date:	1780
Contributing Institution:	Presbyterian Historical Society
Description:	During the American Revolution, the trustees of the Second Presbyterian Church found it difficult to gather the quorum required by their original charter in order to conduct church business. They also desired the freedom to hold property in a greater amount than allowed for in the original charter. This document reaffirms the charter of Second Presbyterian Church in the City of Philadelphia, while also allowing for a smaller quorum and increased investments.
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Charter, 1772

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Creator:	Second Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date:	1772
Contributing Institution:	Presbyterian Historical Society
Description:	Charter for Second Presbyterian Church, located at the northwest corner of Third Street and Mulberry Street, issued by Thomas and John Penn, witnessed by Richard Penn, and "Inrolled in the Rolls Office" in 1772.
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Charter, 1772

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Creator:	Third Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date:	1772
Contributing Institution:	Presbyterian Historical Society
Description:	Charter granted to Third Presbyterian Church by Thomas and John Penn, establishing it as a separate institution from First Presbyterian Church. Witnessed by Lieutenant Governor Richard Penn on August 27th, 1772. This charter explains that the church will be recognized by King George the Third of England.
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