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Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 18)

18th and 19th Century Exploration

The European exploration of Newfoundland and Labrador continued through the 18th and 19th centuries, often with the assistance of Native peoples.
Anthony Gay; 16 October, 1707

Deposition of Anthony Gay, taken on October 16, 1707, dealing with the Pool
Archibald Cumings; 1 February, 1710

The Memorial of Archibald Cumings in relation to the fortifying of Ferryland, dated February 1, 1710.
References - Bottle seals

References for 17th and 18th century bottle seals excavated at Ferryland, NL.
Garrison Life in the 18th Century: Page 5

Page five of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
Benjamin Marston; 20 April, 1708

Instructions for Captain Robert Holmes, written by Benjamin Marston on April 20, 1708.
Alexander Penprayse, William Shortt and John Flatcher Deposition Regarding Kirke Plantation, 1707

Deposition of Alexander Penprayse, William Shortt, and John Feltcher, taken on September 27, 1707, and dealing with the Pool Plantation and planters.
References - Pipe makers' marks

References for a small sample of pipe bowls, showing their pipemarks, and unearthed at the Colony of Avalon.
The Plaisance Garrison

There was not a single governor of Plaisance who did not complain about the lack of soldiers and the mediocrity of those he did have.
Captain Graydon; 20 September, 1701

An Account of the Fishery etc. at Ferryland, 1701
John Mitchell [Captain HMS WARWICK]; 2 December, 1708

A List of Masters, Names of Fishing Ships, with the State of their Fishery at Ferryland, 1708
[Captain] Stafford Fairbourne; 11 September, 1700

An Account of the Fishery etc. at Ferryland and Caplin Bay in the year 1700
Introduction - Colony of Avalon Walking Tour

An introduction to the text and image-based walking tour of the Colony of Avalon.
Daniel d'Auger de Subercase

Biography of Daniel d'Auger de Subercase, governor of Plaisance from 1702-1706.
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.
Philippe de Pastour de Costebelle

Biography of Philippe de Pastour de Costebelle, governor of Plaisance from 1706-1713.
Randell House, Port Rexton, NL

About the Randell House, a Registered Heritage Structure located in Port Rexton, NL and built sometime between 1795-1798.

Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 18)

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