A gift for his efforts in governing Georgia...
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 18, 1761 The back page has items mentioning: "...his Majesty has been pleased to honor Henry Ellis, now Governor of Nova Scotia, with a grant of 500 guineas as a mark of his Royal favour in consideration of that gentleman's faithful administration of government in Georgia."
Also some mentions of ship arrivals from America.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, minor front page rubbing, nice condition.
Item from our most recent catalog - #371 - released for October, 2026
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