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Matching Articles"17th Century" (Total 39)

Commercial Whaling in Newfoundland and Labrador to 1900

Shortly after Cabot's discovery of North America, seasonal whaling stations were established on the Labrador side of the Strait of Belle Isle.
Administration of Law to 1729

An article on the administration of law in Newfoundland to 1729
Transcription of John Guy's 1611 Newsletter

Original text of John Guy's newsletter from 1611 as well as a modernised English version.
Fishing Admirals

The 'fishing admiral' was a label assigned to the first ship captain who entered the harbour at the start of the fishing season.
Formal Law

An article on formal law in Newfoundland up to 1729.
Antoine Parat

Biography of Antoine Parat, governor of Plaisance from 1685-1690.
Bellot dit Lafontaine

Biography of Bellot dit Lafontaine, governor of Plaisance from 1664-1667.
Jacques-François de Mombeton de Brouillan

Biography of Jacques-François de Mombeton, governor of Plaisance from 1690-1701.
Joseph de Monic

Biography of Joseph de Monic, acting governor of Plaisance from 1697-1702.
La Palme

Biography of La Palme, governor of Plaisance from 1667-1670.
La Poippe

Biography of La Poippe, governor of Plaisance from 1670-1684.
Louis de Pastour de Costebelle

Biography of Louis de Pastour de Costebelle, interim governor of Plaisance from 1690-1691.
Nicolas Gargot

Biography of Nicolas Gargot, governor of Plaisance in 1660.
Sieur de Kéréon

Biography of Sieur de Kéréon, governor of Plaisance in 1655.
Thalour du Perron

Biography of Thalour du Perron, governor of Plaisance from 1652-1663.
Government before 1730

Newfoundland's legal and political evolution differed considerably from other British possessions and colonies in North America.
Transcription of John Guy's 1611 Newsletter

Original text of John Guy's newsletter from 1611 as well as a modernised English version.
Law and the Fishing Admirals

An article on the Newfoundland Fishing Admirals and the Law up to 1729.
Newfoundland's Oldest Document Describes Life in Cupids

The story of an English news sheet, dated 29 January 1611, containing a report by John Guy, governor of Cupids, and how the archives obtained it.
Aston, Sir Arthur

Biography of Sir Arthur Aston, Proprietary governor of the Province of Avalon, c.1625-1627.

Matching Articles"17th Century" (Total 39)

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