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they have more right here than his majesty himself. So you ought not to be surprised, if his majesty at this time thinks proper, for the security of his dominions, to summon them in this manner, demanding of them their allegiance, if they continue in this country, on the most advantageous terms they could possibly expect or desire; or to leave this country without having any regard to them.
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It remains for me to assure you, that I shall not fail on my part to give proofs on every occasion that shall present itself, of my desire to maintain as much as possible the strict union between the two crowns, as well as a friendly correspondence with the governors established by the most christian King, in this part of the world, being enjoined to do so by the positive orders of the king my master, and to cultivate in particular your esteem and friendship.
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I am
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Sir
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with perfect sincerity
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your very humble and obt. Servant
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R. PHILIPPS.
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Annapolis Royal
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August 10, 1720
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Mr. St. Ovide Brouillon
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Governor of Cape Breton
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DESCRIPTION OF NOVA SCOTIA.
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By PAUL MASCARENE, ENGINEER.
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[Transmitted to Lords of Trade by Governor Philipps in 1720.]
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The Boundaries having as yet not been agreed on between the British and French Governments in these parts as stipulated in the 10th Article of the treaty of Utrecht no just ones can be settled in this description. The extent of the province of Nova Scotia or Acadiel, according to the notion the Britains have of it, is from the limits of the Government of Massachusetts Bay, in New England, or Kennebeck River about the 44th degree North latitude, to Cape de Roziers on the South side of the entrance of the River of St. Lawrens in the 44th degree of the same latitude and its breadth extends from the Eastermost part of the Island of Cape Breton to the South
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