Philipps Richard 1661-1751 Early Entered The Army Served At The
battle of the Boyne; lieutenant-colonel, 1712; governor of Nova Scotia,
1717. Arrived in Nova Scotia, 1720, and remained until 1722. Again
visited Nova Scotia for a short time, returning to England, 1731.
Arranged for a lieutenant-governor to act during his absence. Did not
return to Nova Scotia, but continued to draw full pay as governor until
1849. =Bib.=: Murdoch, History of Nova Scotia; Campbell, History of
Nova Scotia; Selections from the Public Documents of Nova Scotia, ed.
by Akins.