tailieunhanh - MASTS FOR THE ROYAL NAVY

The enormous lumbering operations carried on upon the St. John river and its tributaries in modern times had their small beginning, two centuries ago, when masts for the French navy were cut by order of the King of France.[114] The war of the Revolution obliged the English government to look for a reserve of trees suitable for masts in the remaining British colonies. In the year 1779, arrangements were made with William Davidson to provide a number of masts at the River St. John. Colonel Francklin was quite aware of the necessity of giving careful attention to the Indians. | Masts for the Royal Navy The enormous lumbering operations carried on upon the St. John river and its tributaries in modern times had their small beginning two centuries ago when masts for the French navy were cut by order of the King of France. 114 The war of the Revolution obliged the English government to look for a reserve of trees suitable for masts in the remaining British colonies. In the year 1779 arrangements were made with William Davidson to provide a number of masts at the River St. John. Colonel Francklin was quite aware of the necessity of giving careful attention to the Indians at this juncture for the Machias rebels threatened to destroy the King s masts and endeavored to get the Indians to harass the mast cutters and obstruct them in every possible way. In consequence Francklin sent the following letter to Pierre Thoma by James White his deputy Windsor 29th November 1779. My Brother. Mr. Davidson is now employed on the River St. John for the King my Royal master. I therefore request you will afford him and all his people every assistance and protection in your power. My Brother I request and flatter myself if any party of Rebels or Indians should attempt to disturb Mr. Davidson that you and your people will prevent it and if necessary take up arms for that purpose. My Brothers The Governor of Nova Scotia sends to Major Studholme some presents for you they are intended to encourage you to protect Mr. Davidson receive them and be true to the trust that his Excellency reposes in you. My Brother Major Studholme is your friend and your advocate and desires that all your faults may be overlooked and buried therefore they are all forgot and will be thought of no more. My Brother Present my best compliments to all the Captains Councillors and other Indians of the River St. John and I do not forget their wives and children. Seal. MICH. FRANCKLIN. The Indians promised to protect the workmen who were employed in cutting masts. Francklin soon afterwards sent a

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