Sterling, R. (Robert), -1917
Variant namesThe Proclamation of 1763 authorized the British governors of Quebec and East and West Florida to grant land to reduced officers and soldiers who had served in North America during the French and Indian War. The men, who received property without quitrents for ten years, were required to reside in the colonies where the grants were made and to apply for the land personally. Subalterns and staff officers were entitled to 2,000 acres.
From the description of Petition : West Florida, to Peter Chester, governor of West Florida, 1776 July. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 40245073
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| creatorOf | Dan H. Laurence Collection. The Six of Calais / by Bernard Shaw ; directed by Robert Sterling - program for production at the New York Arts Theatre, April 12, 1974. | University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library | |
| creatorOf | Sterling, Robert. Petition : West Florida, to Peter Chester, governor of West Florida, 1776 July. | Newberry Library | |
| creatorOf | Dan H. Laurence Collection. A Festival of George Bernard Shaw / presented by the New York Arts Theatre; directed by Robert Sterling, [1970?] - poster. | University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library | |
| referencedIn | Phyllis Merrill papers, 1933-1956 | The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division. |
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| associatedWith | Atwood, Thomas, d. 1793. | person |
| associatedWith | Chester, Peter, ca. 1717-1799. | person |
| associatedWith | Dan H. Laurence Collection. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Dan H. Laurence Collection. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Great Britain. Army. Northamptonshire Regiment | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Merrill, Phyllis, 1908- | person |
| associatedWith | Newberry Library. | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | West Florida. Governor (1770-1781 : Chester) | corporateBody |
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| West Florida |
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| Bounties, Military |
| Land grants |
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Birth 1917
Death 1917
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