Penn first sent his cousin William Markham to America to act as his agent in securing the loyalty of the few Europeans within the precincts of the new colony and to purchase land from the Native Americans.
Esmalt saatis Penn Ameerikasse oma esindajana õepoja William Markhami, et võita uue koloonia territooriumil elavate eurooplaste usaldust ning osta Ameerika põliselanikelt maad juurde.