1710 in Canada
Events from the year 1710 in Canada. Historical documents. Squadron of Royal Navy ships and transports with 2,000 troops takes Port Royal from French garrison Speaking to Queen Anne in London, Mohican and Kanien’kéhà:ka chiefs request conquest of Canada for their better hunting and trade Haudenosaunee "inconstant in their Tempers, crafty, timorous, but quick of Apprehension, and very ingenious in their Way" (Note: stereotypes) Governor Dudley says taking Canada and Nova Scotia will capture naval stores trade entirely and safeguard inland settlement Argument for autumn offensive against Canada includes benefits of fairer winds and higher (but  still ice-free) water Detailed list of armaments and personnel in Canada from Riviere du Loup to Cataraqui on Lake Ontario "A malignant fever[...]was very general both in Quebec and in the surrounding country [and] carried off a vast number of persons" France has encroached on Newfoundland trade to point that "their riches and naval power[...]make all Europe stand in fear of them" Newfoundlanders' work in fishery and demand for goods is strong, but conditions "very deplorable" from lack of protection from French Geography of Ferryland, Newfoundland makes it excellent prospect for fortification to protect "every ship, stage , house and storehouse" Mayors of English towns report how many ships will go to Newfoundland this year, and how much Royal Navy protection will be needed