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"Hon. Edward Cornwallis who founded Halifax 1749"

Sketch of Cornwallis, dated 1764, which was in the Governor's residence, Gibraltar.

Medium: Photograph of original artwork

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives Photo Collection: People: Cornwallis

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