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John White's narrative of the 1587 voyage and the list of the colonists

Document532 pagesPublic domainVoyage of 1587
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The record of who was left on Roanoke and why White sailed for England.

Internet Archive (from the MacLehose edition), 1587. Public domain

Copies 4

ScanInternet Archive (from the MacLehose edition) · archive.org · 1904 · Public domainPrimary source: The fourth voyage made to Virginia with three ships, Anno 1587, wherein was transported the second colonie2 steps from the original
ScanInternet Archive (from the MacLehose edition) · archive.org · 1904 · Public domainPrimary source: The names of all the men, women and children which safely arrived in Virginia, and remained to inhabite there, Anno 15872 steps from the original
PictureInternet Archive · archive.org · Public domain2 steps from the original
PictureInternet Archive · archive.org · Public domain2 steps from the original

Where it was made

Virginia BeachRaleighCharlotteGreensboroFayettevilleRoanokePetersburg1Roanoke Island200 kmVirginia BeachRaleighCharlotteRichmond1200 km

Sources 1

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). John White's narrative of the 1587 voyage and the list of the colonists [Artifact ART0CQCCRER5RMG]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ART0CQCCRER5RMG
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