This book is a historical account of the landing of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, in 1682. Charles Jared Ingersoll's discourse was delivered at a commemorative ceremony held in Philadelphia in 1827, on the 145th anniversary of Penn's arrival. The book provides valuable insights into the life and legacy of this important historical figure, as well as the early history of Pennsylvania and the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.