History of the government of the island of Newfoundland: History of the government of the island of Newfoundland: John Reeves' Chronicles of Governance - Uncovering Newfoundland's PastPrabhat Prakashan, 2021 M01 1 - 262 páginas History of the Government of the Island of Newfoundland by John Reeves: John Reeves presents a comprehensive account of the government and governance of the island of Newfoundland. This historical work delves into the political and administrative structures that shaped the island's development over time. Reeves meticulously traces the evolution of governance, highlighting key events, policies, and figures that influenced Newfoundland's political landscape. "History of the Government of the Island of Newfoundland" serves as a valuable resource for understanding the island's political history and its place in the broader context of colonial governance. Key Aspects of the Book "History of the Government of the Island of Newfoundland by John Reeves": John Reeves was a British lawyer, historian, and politician of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His interest in colonial governance led him to write extensively about the administration of Newfoundland, making significant contributions to the understanding of its political history. |
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... shillings, the offender was to be brought to England, and the matter was to be tried by the Earl Marshal; and if the fact was proved by two witnesses, the offender was to suffer death.—No ballast was to be thrown out of ships to the ...
... seamen were seduced to stay in the country, for it was to save thirty shillings for their passages. This letter was read at the committee in the presence of several persons, who appeared there in behalf of the west country.
... shillings in the pound.—The admirals did not observe the rules prescribed in the act of parliament, but on the contrary, when they wheedled a poor planter into debt, they took his fish by force from him, and would even break open his ...
... shillings per head, given by the government of New England for bringing seamen and fishermen. They prayed that all import of liquor and tobacco, except from Great Britain, should be prohibited, and the articles forfeited; and that the ...
... shillings from the fishing ship which occupied it next season. They propose some strict regulations, to prevent aliens and strangers sending out ships as English owned; with a power to the fishing admirals to administer an oath to the ...