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From: "Sue O'Neill" <>
Subject: [NFLD-ROOTS] Today in NF History (Aug 5)
Date: Sat, 05 Aug 2000 12:49:16 -0400


August 5, 1583 - Sir Humphrey Gilbert read a proclamation at St. John's
claiming Newfoundland for Queen Elizabeth.

(Transcribed from the Aug. 2000 issue of the Downhomer magazine)

Sue O'Neill
Listowner NFLD-ROOTS

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