France and Newfoundland: St. John’s Aug 4: The Newfoundland Government has decided to institute a thorough investigation into the losses which have been sustained by the people of St. George’s Bay during the last three years through the interference of the French warships, and to demand compensation from England. Sir Robert Pinsent, justice of the Supreme Court, has been appointed to take charge of the investigation. …
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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893