Chapter II: SECOND PERIOD, 1701-1789. -- Penn's authority

Charter of 1701. -- Attributes of the Proprietary Charter; its
medieval character. -- Integral parts of the corporation. --
Arbitrary nature and limited powers. -- Acts of Legislature
creating independent commissions. -- Miscellaneous acts and
ordinances. -- The Revolution. -- Abrogation of Charter. --
Legislative government. -- Summary.