Letter to John Kirke, from Charles Hill, dated September 12, 1661, and dealing with planters, houses, stores, cod, and fisheries

Letter to George Calvert to Daniel Powell, dated July 28, 1622

Overview of the presence of the Kirkes in Newfoundland, including the granting of the island and the legal battles between the Kirkes and the Calverts.

Letter to Sir George Calvert (later Lord Baltimore) from Edward Winne, dated August 26, 1621.

Letter to Sir George Calvert (later Lord Baltimore), from Edward Winne, dated August 28, 1621, and dealing with planters, gardens, and women.

Letter to George Calvert from Edward Wynne, dated August 17, 1622.

Letter to George Calvert from Edward Wynne, July 28, 1622, dealing with planters, house, stores, gardens, fortifications, forests, and lumber.

Letter to W. P. from Nicholas Hoskins, dated August 18, 1622, and dealing with planters, wildlife, forest, weather, food, gardens, and health.

Overview of the beginnings of the colony of Avalon, established by Sir George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore.

Extract from a letter to John Winthrop, Jr. from Rev. Richard Blinman, dated August 22, 1659, and dealing with religion, the Puritan Church, cod, fisheries, ships, and servants.

In late 16th century England, there was a growing interest in planting colonies in North America, including Newfoundland.