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| Map of Prince Edward Island, ca. 1798 |
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It was 1803 when Thomas Douglas Selkirk brought to Prince Edward Island eight hundred Scottish settlers bound for his lands at Belfast (lots 57 and 58). A staunch advocate of the benefits of emigration, Selkirk was eager from the start to promote independence amongst his settlers. Unlike other proprietors he encouraged emigrants to purchase land from him rather than rent it. Those unable to purchase property outright were offered loans to assist them. Great attention was also paid to the future expansion of the settlements: lots were situated closely to each other to promote community and family networks, while 'intervals of land' were left unoccupied to encourage on-going immigration by the relatives and friends of those already settled.
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