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[Colonel] J. Gibson; 8 June, 1697

An extract from Letter to Board of Trade, by Colonel J. Gibson, dated June 28, 1697.
The French Treaty Shore

The French Treaty Shore came into existence with the ratification of the Treaty of Utrecht (1713).
Newfoundland Landfall Argument

There is no doubt that great passions have been aroused in Newfoundland about the question of Cabot's landfall.
The Placentia Economy, 1662-1713

A look at the the economy of Placentia, when it was a French colony in NL from 1662 to 1713.
Placentia Military Forts

During official occupation, the French built a series of fortified structures in favorable locations for the defence of the colony.
History of Plaisance

A history of the Newfoundland settlement, Placentia, from difficult beginnings in 1662 to the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713.
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.
Population of Plaisance, 1671-1713

Population of Plaisance--Exploration--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
Seasonal Fishermen

Information on seasonal fisherman that came to Newfoundland to fish for the summer.