“The Province of New Scotland in Latin Nova Scotia is properly that large Peninsula known formerly by the name of Acady; tho’ in the Charter granted by K. Charles 1st all the seacoast from New England up to the straits of St. John’s Island is included therein. Its extent from Cape Negro to Cape Canso Northeast is about 120 miles [I’m not sure what kind of miles they’re referring to here, utilizing the map’s own “English miles” as a scale would be closer to 240]; the Breadth unequal from 30 to 100 miles. It lies exceedingly well for the Fishery, being surrounded with excellent Bays & Harbors. The land abounds with Wood, such as Beech Fir Pine Elm and many other; & is very fertil in all sorts of Grain. The rivers produce variety & plenty of fish, & the Woods abound with Deer and other valuable Animals; So that the new settlers with His Majesty’s gracious encouragement need not fear supporting themselves & improving the Colony. The climate is good being in the same latitude as the South of France [haha]; and its Vicinity to Boston will procure it any supplies. Such is the state of our New Colony, though an Old Inheritance ever since the reign of Henry 7th. And tho’ Charles 1st did grant a Charter for peopling this Province, and, to give it a sort of dignity, did institute an Order of Baronets of New Scotland, yet there was no effectual Settlement made during the several Reigns of the House of Stuart, for fear of disobliging the French. (Published according to Act of Parliament, April 21, 1749)”
“A map of New Scotland with its dependencies and a succint account of the country.
Publish’d according to Act of Parliament Apr’l 21st, 1749, by Ino. Gibson engraver in Bartlet Street Clerkenwell & sold by the printsellers in London & Westminster.” [1749].
Gibson, J. (John). https://collections.library.yale.edu/catalog/16698407