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Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 38)

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.
Newfoundland and the American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783

The American Revolutionary War that occurred bewteen 1775 and 1783 had a significant impact on Newfoundland fisheries and society.
The Impact of the Anglo-French Wars, 1793-1803

Coming so soon after the massive market collapse of the late 1780s, the Anglo-French wars had a devastating effect on the migratory fishery.
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.
Early Cartography of Newfoundland and Labrador

Early Cartography of Newfoundland and Labrador--Exploration--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
James Cook's Charts of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web Site includes both map reproductions and illustrative maps created for specific articles.
John Fletcher and Griffith Russell; 15 September, 1708

Deposition of John Fletcher and Griffith Russell, taken on September 15, 1708.
Garrison Life in the 18th Century: Page 3

Page three of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
Garrison Life in the 18th Century: Page 4

Page four of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
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.
James Cook

A brief biography on explorer James Cook, who created charts of the Newfoundland coastline during the 18th century.
[Commodore] John Underdown; 11 November, 1706

An Account of the Inhabitants, Boats, Stages, Fishing Ships, Fish caught, etc., in Ferryland in the year 1706.
Labrador

A history of Labrador from the French period of occupation to 1763.
Moravian Voyages

European knowledge of the northern Labrador coast was significantly improved after 1763 by a series of voyages carried out by Moravian missionaries.
English Translation: Inquiry into the Labrador Boundary

An English Translation of the Original French Narrative from Documents of the Enquiry into the Labrador Boundary by the British Privy Council.
Benjamin Marston; 20 April, 1708

Instructions for Captain Robert Holmes, written by Benjamin Marston on April 20, 1708.
Mary Benger [Mary Kirke]; 23 March, 1708

Deposition of Mary Benger, taken on March 23, 1708, and dealing with the Pool Plantation, planters, and names.
The Newfoundland Interior

Information about the Newfoundland interior, including interaction with the Beothuk and mapping the area.
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.

Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 38)

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