Copy of a petition [to George I.] from J. Barkstead, and of a scheme for the colonization of the land lying between Nova Scotia and the State of Maine (now the province of New Brunswick), under the name of the province of Georgia
MS. Rawl. C. 281
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Title
Copy of a petition [to George I.] from J. Barkstead, and of a scheme for the colonization of the land lying between Nova Scotia and the State of Maine (now the province of New Brunswick), under the name of the province of Georgia
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. C. 281
Summary
On a fly-leaf at the beginning is an engraved coat of arms [Leche, Derbyshire], ermine, in chief three ducal crowns; crest, a gauntletted arm rising from a crown, holding a wreathed sword.
At the end is "A new map of part of his Majesty's empire in North America from Carolina to Newfoundland," engraved by S. Parker.
Date
18th century
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, in quarto minori
Physical extent
20 Leaves
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Collection contents
Rawlinson C: History, Theology
Copy of a petition [to George I.] from J. Barkstead, and of a scheme for the colonization of the land lying between Nova Scotia and the State of Maine (now the province of New Brunswick), under the name of the province of Georgia
