Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Journal of Abijah Willard, 1755
By the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713, the conquest made by Nicholson's army in 1710 was acknowledged by France, and Nova Scotia or Acadia with its ancient Boundaries was trans ferred to Great Britain, while France retained Ile Royale (cape Breton) Ile Ste Jean (prince Edward Island) and other islands in the Gulf Of St. Lawrence. Newfoundland, however, became entirely British, the French being allowed certain shore fishing privileges there.
Immediately afterwards the development Of Louisbourg as a French stronghold was initiated. The British occupied only Annapolis Royal (formerly Port Royal) and the entire white population Of Nova Scotia consisted Of French Acadians distri buted in a number Of small settlements. N O effort was made to introduce British settlers and, indeed, the British Government appeared to take little interest in the affairs Of this distant colony, occupied by an alien population, whose sympathies were entirely with the land Of their origin. The slender garrison at Annapolis Royal was continually neglected, the fort allowed to deteriorate, and the Officials were for long periods without instructions as to the policy to be pursued in administering the province.
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