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Improvements to be made at the St. Augustine harbor... A river to the Pacific Ocean?

Item # 694234

March 30, 1765

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 30, 1765 The front page has a report that the Indians know of a river heading west that would connect to the Pacific Ocean. Page 4 has over a column taken up with an article concerning the evangelizing of the Indians, mentioning Montreal, Niagara, Michilimacinach and the Iroquois, Shawnees, Ottawas, and Chippewas.
Page 6 has an item noting: "...who left East Florida...that Governor Grant had issued a proclamation for the sale of several lands in the province at ten shillings the 50 acres...they talked of making great improvements & alternations on the harbour of St. Augustine...". The back page also has a bit concerning the improvement of the St. Augustine harbor.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, minor foxing at front page folds, full red tax stamp on page 2, good condition.