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Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 113)

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.
Glossary: The Colony of Avalon

A glossary of terms relating to the Colony of Avalon at Ferryland, NL
References - Bottle seals

References for 17th and 18th century bottle seals excavated at Ferryland, NL.
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 2

Page two 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 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.
Garrison Life in the 18th Century

Page one of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
Journal Provides Glimpse of Dangers at Sea

The life of Lieut. Howard Douglas and his account of the wreck of the British ship Phillis off the southwest coast of Newfoundland in October 1795.
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.
William Keen Witnessed the Capture of St. John's

An outline of the efforts of William Keen to establish a judicial system in Newfoundland in the early 18th century.
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.
Mutinies

The most alarming military danger between 1793 and 1815 came from the British forces stationed at Newfoundland who would mutiny over grievances.

Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 113)

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