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Matching Articles"Settlement" (Total 40)

Charles Hill; 12 September, 1661

Letter to John Kirke, from Charles Hill, dated September 12, 1661, and dealing with planters, houses, stores, cod, and fisheries
Daniel Powell; 28 July, 1622

Letter to George Calvert to Daniel Powell, dated July 28, 1622
David Kirke and the Pool Plantation - History - Colony of Avalon

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.
Early Settlement Schemes

Information about initial settlement schemes for Newfoundland.
Edward Winne; 26 August, 1621

Letter to Sir George Calvert (later Lord Baltimore) from Edward Winne, dated August 26, 1621.
Edward Winne; 28 August, 1621

Letter to Sir George Calvert (later Lord Baltimore), from Edward Winne, dated August 28, 1621, and dealing with planters, gardens, and women.
Edward Wynne; 17 August, 1622

Letter to George Calvert from Edward Wynne, dated August 17, 1622.
Edward Wynne; 28 July, 1622

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

During the 1650s, French Basque fishermen began to overwinter in Placentia Bay, a practice that was encouraged when the French crown decided to sponsor a colony.
Sir George Calvert, Lord Baltimore; 19 August, 1629

Letter to King Charles I from Sir George Calvert, August 19, 1629, dealing with planters, religion, the Puritan Church, weather, health, and ships
Henry Cary and South Falkland

Sir Henry Cary became Viscount Falkland in 1620 after William Vaughan sold him the narrow strip of land south of Aquaforte.
John Cull; 27 November, 1667

Deposition of John Cull, taken at Totnes, before commissioners appointed by the Privy Council, on November 27, 1667.
The Wars and Newfoundland Society: The Home Front

The most visible sign of the transformation from fishery to colony was the increase in Newfoundland's permanent population.
Nicholas Hoskins; 18 August, 1622

Letter to W. P. from Nicholas Hoskins, dated August 18, 1622, and dealing with planters, wildlife, forest, weather, food, gardens, and health.
Permanent Settlement at Avalon - History - Colony of Avalon

Overview of the beginnings of the colony of Avalon, established by Sir George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore.
[Reverend] Richard Blinman; 22 August, 1659

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.
Newfoundland Settlement and the Migratory Fishery

Information about the migratory fishery and the idea of permanent settlement of Newfoundland.
Migratory Fishery and Settlement Patterns

Information about the migratory fishery and the patterns permanent settlement around Newfoundland and Labrador.
Sponsored Settlement: The Colonization of Newfoundland.

In late 16th century England, there was a growing interest in planting colonies in North America, including Newfoundland.
St. John's in the 18th Century

An account of the community of St. John's during the 18th century.

Matching Articles"Settlement" (Total 40)

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