Newfoundland Fisheries: St. John’s: Two hundred claims have been presented by the people of St. George’s Bay before Sir Robert Pinsent the Commissioner appointed to investigate the losses sustained by the herring fishers of that district during the last three years through the enforcement of the treaties with France. The claims range from 100 dols. To 6,000 dols each. It is expected that any compensation awarded will be paid from the Imperial Treasury.
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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893