Newfoundland Heritage Web Site

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.
Military Garrisons

In 1870 an important chapter in the history of Newfoundland came to a close when the British government withdrew the military garrison at St. John's.
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.