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Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 86)

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.
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.
James Cook

A brief biography on explorer James Cook, who created charts of the Newfoundland coastline during the 18th century.
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.
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.
William Healle [of St. John's]; 14 August, 1707

Deposition of William Healle, taken on August 14, 1707, and dealing with the Pool Plantation and planters.
William Popple [Secretary of the Board of Trade]; 1 April, 1708

'Letter to the Earl of Sunderland' from William Popple, dated April 1, 1708, and dealing with planters, government, the Pool Platation, and houses.

Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 86)

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