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DOUGLAS  BRYMNER,  Archivist, 


1886. 


(Being  an  Appendix  to  Report  of  the  Minister  of  Agriculture.) 


OTTAWA: 
PBINTBD  BY  MAOLBAN,  BOGBB  &  00^  WELLINGTON  STBBET. 
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OONTENTS. 


PAGI 

AROHiyiBT's  SlPOBT... V 

Beport  on  FroDoh  Arohivee,  JoBoph  Marinette xzxi 

Note  A. — Proposal  by  Samnel  Waldo  for  the  redaction  of  Loaisboarg  in  1768.  cli 

NoTi  B.— Proposal  by  Samnel  Waldo  for  settling  Nova  Sootia cliv 

Noil  C. — Journal  of  Jacques  Bepentigny  Legardeur  St.  Pierre  of  hia  expedi- 
tion for  the  discovery  of  the  Western  Sea,  1750  to  1752  (French  and 

Bnglish) olviii 

Som  D.-^Sir  Gny  Carleton  to  Lord  Shelbnrne,  Bemarks  on  Western  Trade, 

1768 olxx 

Non  K — Lists  of  Ships,  Begiments  embarked,  nominal  retnrns  of  OfBcers, 
&o.,  and  other  tables  relating  to  the  French  rigime  in  Canada  at  the 

time  of  the  taking  of  Qaebeo  in  1759,  and  of  Montreal  in  1760 olxxiii 

Note  F.-* Selkirk  Settlement.    Letter  Book  of  Captain   Miles  Macdonell, 

1811  and  1812 clxxxvii 

Note  6. — Journal  of  Captain  Buys*  visit  to  Niagara  in  1787 ooxxvi 

NoTB  H. — ^List  of  Books,  &o.,  presented,  with  the  names  of  the  givers ccxxxiii 

EALDDfAND  CoLLSOTiON,  CALENDAR — Continuation. 

B  61.    Letters  from  the  tieoretaries  of  General  Haldimand,  1779-1784.  383 

B  62.    Letters  to  various  persons,  1778 391 

B  63.    General  Entries,  1783,  1784. 408 

B  64.    Letters  to  various  persons,  1784-1786 433 

B  65.    Private  Letters,  1784 462 

B  66.    Letters  from  General  Haldimand  during  his  command  at 
Florida,  Three  Bivers,  New  York  and  Quebec,  and  after 

his  return  to  Bngland,                     1762-1791 464 

B  67.    Letters  to  various  persons,                1781-1791 476 

B  68.              from                 do                          1757-1768 484 

B  69.                do                   do                          1769-1772,  Vol.  11 496 

B  70.               do                   do                         1773,  Vol.  Ill 508 

B  71.               do                  do                         1774-1777,  Vol.  IV 519 

B  72.    Letters   to   General    Haldimand    as    Governor   of    Qaebeo, 

1778-1779,  Vol.1 629 

B  73.               do                  do                         1780,  Vol.  H 632 

B  74.               do                   do                          1781,  1782,  Vol.  Ill ...  .  538 

B  76-1.            do                   do                          1783,  Vol.  IV.,  Part  1...  550 

B  76-2.            do                   do                          1784,  Vol.  IV.,  Part  2...  557 

B  76.               do                   do                          1185-1787,  Vol.  V 564 

B  77.    Letters  to  General  Haldimand  after  his  appointment  as  Gover- 
nor of  Quebec,  1788-1790 575 

(The  title  shonld  be :  "After  he  had  ceased  to  be  Ooyernor  of  Quebec.) 

B  78.    Minutes  of  the  Council  at  Quebec,  1778-1784 584 

B  79.    Minutes  of  the  Legislative  Council  at  Quebec,  1779-1784 586 

B  80.    Letters    from    the    Adjutant    GeneraFs    office    at    Qaebec, 

1778-1780,  Vol.  1 690 

B  81.                do                              do               1780-1783,  Vol.  H...-  604 

B  82.                 do                               do               1783,  Vol.  Ill 616 

B  83.    General  Orders  of  Sir  Guy  Carleton  and  Ghoneral  Haldimand, 

1776-1783 ^ 622 

(Inolnded  are  orden  from  PhiUipi  and  Bnrgojne.) 


iv 


B  84.    Generfti  Orders  by  General  HaldimaDd,  1783,  1784 638 

B  86-1.  fiegiBter  of  Military  CommissioDS,  1776-1782 640 

(Then  are  alio  some  dated  1783  and  1784.) 

B  85-2 643 

B  86-1.  Warrants  issued  for  the   Ordinary  Servioe   of   the  Armyi 

1778-1781,  Vol  1,  Part  1. .  644 

B  86-2.               do  '                      do                                Vol.  I,  Part  2..  646 

B  86  3.                do                         do             1778-1782,  Vol.  T,  Part  3..  649 

B  87.                  do                         do             1782-1784,  Vol.  II 652 

B  88.    Abstract  of  Warrants,  1778-1784 666 

B  89.    Begister  of  Warrants  issued  for  the  extraordinary  service  of 

the  Army,  1778-1780,  Vol.  I 656 

B  90.          do                   do                          1780-1781,  Vol.  II 669 

B  91.          do                   do                          1781-1782,  Vol  ill 662 

B  92-1        do                   do                          1782-1783,  Vol.  IV,  Part  1  667 

B  922        do                   do                           1782-1784,  Vol.  IV,  Part  2  671 

B  93.          do                   do                           1183-1784,  Vol.  V ^  676 

B  94.    Abstract  of  Warrants,  1778-1784 678 

B  ^5.    Correspondence  with  H.  T.  Oramah^  and  H.  Hamilton,  Lieu- 
tenant Governors  of  Quebec,  1778-1784 678 

B  96-1.  Correspondence  with  Officers  commanding  at  Mickillimakinak 

and  Niagara,  1777-1783,  Part  1  682 

B  962.           do                      do                                                   Part  2  691 
B  97-1.  Correspondence  with  officers  Commanding  at  MichillimiUdnak, 

177e-1785,  Vol.  I,  Part  1 .  697 

B  97.2.                  do                                        do            Vol.  I,  Part  2.  704 

B  98.                       do                                         do            Vol.  II 711 

B  99.     Letters  and  Papers  relating  to  the  Upper  Posts,  1778-1782...  718 

B  100.  LettersfromOffioersOommandingatNiagara,  1777-1778, Vol. I  726 
(Th«  dates  extend  to  1780.) 

SiooND  VoLum  OF  THi  Galsndab. 

B  101.    Letters  from  Officers  Commanding  at  Niagara,  1777-1784, 

Vol.  n.  1 

B  102.                      do                                    do                       V0I.IIL  11 

B  103.                       do                                     do                        Vol.  IV.  24 

B  104.    Letters  to  Officers  Commanding  at  Niagara,  1779-1783 45 

B  105.  Correspondence  with  Officers  at  Niagara .\ S6 

Chart  of  the  Coast  of  Cape  Breton,  from  Gabams  Bay  to 

Scatarie  Island,  to  face  paffe viii 

Plan  of  the  North  Shore  of  Saolt  Ste.  Marie,  to  face  page xxviii 

Plan  of  the  City  and  Harbour  of  Lonisbonrg  daring  the  siege 

of  1746,  to  face  page ...••  clii 

Sketch  of  Niagara  in  1787 •«••  ccxzvii 


REPORT    ON   HISTORICAL   ARCHIVES. 

DOUGLAS  BBYMNBB,  ABCHIVIST. 


HoDonrable  John  Cablxno, 

Minister  of  Agricultnrei 

&c.,  &c.)  &o, 

SiBy— I  have  the  honour  to  present  the  report  on  Historioal  Archives  for  1886. 

The  work  of  copying  the  State  Papers  in  the  Pablic  Beoord  Office,  Londoo, 
Ins  been  continued  during  the  year.  In  addition  to  the  documents  relating  to 
events  since  the  conquest  (1760),  a  considerable  portion  of  those  concerning  the 
bsginniug  of  the  final  struggle  for  sopremacy  on  this  continent  has  bdoa  received, 
in  which  is  included  the  correspondence  of  Generals  Braddook,  Shirley,  Johnson 
(Sir  William),  Webb,  Abercromby,  Lord  Loudoun,  Hopson,  Forbes,  Wolfe  and 
Amherst ;  Admirals  Boscawen  and  Saunders ;  Commodore  Holbourne  and  others, 
with  the  secret  correspondence  relatiug  to  the  conduct  of  the  war.  The  work  of 
copying  is  steadily  prosecuted,  and  the  same  care  and  watchfulness  exercised  to 
ncure  exact  transcripts  of  the  original  documents. 

As  recommended,  Mr.  Joseph  Harmette,  Assistant  Archivist,  was  sent  to  Paris, 
with  insiruotionB  to  examine  and  report  on  the  documents  to  be  found  in  the 
Archives  there,  affecting  the  history  of  Canada.  He  has  transmitted  an  account 
of  his  proceedings,  which  is  appended  to  this  report. 

Additions  continue  to  be  made  to  the  registers  of  the  births,  marriages  and 
deaths  in  the  earliest  settlements,  which  are  found  to  be  of  great  value  in  tracing 
descent.  These  include  the  early  Acadian  registers,  those  of  the  French  settle- 
meats  in  the  west  and  a  portion  of  the  Protestant  registers  immediately  subse* 
quent  to  the  conquest  A  complete  collection  is  also  in  progress  of  the  land  titles 
firom  the  first  settlement  of  the  Province  of  Quebea  Abstracts  of  the  Fealty  Bolls 
(ieto  dtjof^  et  hommage)  have  already  been  published,  but  there  is  still  a  large 
DUttber  of  documents  of  the  same  nature,  now  being  copied.  A  very  important 
eontribution  to  the  history  of  the  country,  from  a  legal  point  of  view,  has  been 
made  by  the  Gtovemment  of  Quebec,  by  the  publication  of  the  judgments  and 
deliberations  of  the  Superior  or  Sovereign  Council  (tyy  both  of  which  names  it  was 
known).  Acknowledgments  are  due  to  the  Honourable  Mr.  Blanohet,  Proviucial 
Secretary,  for  the  gift  to  the  Archives  of  the  two  volumes  published  up  to  this  date 

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Yalaable  oolIeoti9iii  Mm  private  sonroes  are  boiDg  added  to  the  Arohivas* 
The  Hon.  Mr.  JasUfM'^^Vy  has  made  aa  important  contribation  to  the  history  of 
the  early  set^.mellt  of  Upper  Canada,  by  the  presentation  of  the  docaments  aad 
first  deeder^^lifed  to  the  settlers  of  Markham  by  Mr.  fierczy,  by  whom  the  oobmy 
wiu^foanded!  Mr.  Jnstioe  Baby  has  also  forwarded^  in  aeoordanoe  with  a  genend 
•'•iPiQjju'es'l  made  in  the  report  for  last  year,  the  bills  introduced  in  the  Senate  and 
^  t  House  of  Commons  for  two,  of  the  Sessions  of  which  bills  were  wanting.  It  is  to 
be  hoped  that  others  may  follow  the  example,  so  that  a  complete  record  may  bo 
obtained,  for  reasons  already  given.  A  collection  of  '^•cuments,  including  the  oor- 
respondence  between  Captain  Miles  Macdonell  and  L  'ti  Selkirk,  has  been  acquired 
from  the  Mieees  Macdonell,  of  Brockville;  the  corresrondence  gives  details  of  the 
first  steps  taken  to  carry  out  Lord  Selkirk's  scheme  for  forming  the  settlement  on 
the  Red  Biver,  A  portion  of  it  is  published  in  a  note  and  an  account  given  of  Cap- 
tain Macdonnell,  &c.,  in  a  subsequent  part  of  this  report.  The  capture  and  oocap*- 
tion  of  Prairie  du  Chien,  on  the  Mississippi,  during  the  war  of  1812,  is  soareely 
referred  to  in  any  history.  It  was  restored  to  the  United  States  at  the  ooncluaioB 
of  the  war.  The  account  by  Lt.-Col  McKay  of  the  expedition,  &c.,  forms  part  of 
the  military  correspondence,  C  series,  volume  686.  The  acquisition  recently  of  the 
correspondence  of  Captain  Bulger  with  Colonel  McDouall,  commanding  at  MichiUi- 
makinak,  adds  to  the  value  of  the  strictly  official  documents  contained  in  the 
military  correspondence. 

The  Bight  Honourable  the  Master  of  the  Bolls  has  presented  the  volumes  recently 
published  by  the  Public  Beoord  Office,  in  addition  to  those  previously  acknowledged. 
A  list  of  the  books,  documents,  &c.,presented  during  the  year  will  be  found  at  note  H. 

The  most  rigid  economy  has  been  observed  in  the  expenditure  of  the  amount 
voted  by  Parliament  for  the  Archives  service.  The  importance  of  instituting 
researches  among  the  state  papers  of  the  United  States  has  not  been  overlooked, 
but  these  can  be  conducted  to  much  more  advantage  after  the  documents  in  London 
and  Paris  have  been  thoroughly  examined.  A  striking  proof  of  this  may  be  found 
by  referring  to  the  Documentary  and  Colonial  histories  of  JNew  Tork,  published  1^ 
the  Legislature  of  that  state.  The  documents  published  in  these  volumes  are  almost . 
exclusively  drawn  from  the  same  collectk>ns  as  those  in  which  investigations  are 
now  proceeding  under  the  directions  of  this  branch,  the  originals  in  full  being  now 
accessible  free  from  many  restrictions  which  previously  existed. 

The  calendar  of  the  Haldimand  papers  is  continued.  An  examination  wOl 
show  the  great  value  of  these  documents  to  any  who  desire  to  investigate  the  eventi 
of  that  period,  which  have  hitherto  been  little  known.  What  has  been  written  of  • 
that  particular  time  has  been,  in  general,  of  little  value,  owing  to  the  want  of  th«i 
necessary  information.  This  can  now,  to  a  very  large  extent,  be  supplied  heie^  tm* 
besides  the  political  documents  in  this  collection,  there  are  very  important  detfdfei 
of  the  military  movements  during  the  Bevolutionary  War  to  be  found,  not 


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ia  the  general  oorreapocdeBoe,  but  also  in  thie  volnmea  of  WarrantBy  Oommiasii^Bi^ 
]M^  wliO06  oonteotBare  bo  unattractive  to  the  general  reader. 

In  Bome  casea  there  are  variationa  in  the  apelling  of  the  names  of  iMlbridsalB 
mentioned  in  the  calendar.  This  haa  not  arisen  from  oareleBsiMiB  or  oversight;  ' 
but  from  the  difficulty  of  ascertaining  the  exact  spelling  of  the  names.  Bven  aa 
cflleial  document  cannot  be  accepted  as  condaBive,  Oseof  Haldimand's  oorrespoiK 
dentB  is  called  Madame  Dofoyi  Da  Poy,  Da  Fj,  Daffy,  and  in  varioas  warrants  fbr 
her  pensioL  extending  over  twenty  yaara  she  is  called  Dafy.  In  one  dated  1st 
November,  1805|  signed  by  Thomas  Dnnn,  president,  she  is  described  as  the ''  widow 
of  Mr.  Dafy,  who  served  as  colonel  of  Militia  at  Montreal,  and  having  been  impri- 
sooed  by  the  rebels  in  1775-76,  it  occasioned  his  death."  The  receipt  for  payment 
of  this  last  was  given  by  "  G.  Tasohereaa"  her  attorney,  who  also  spells  her  name 
Dafy.  (Warrants — 1805,  voL  5,  p.  127.)  In  a  warrant  signed  by  Lord  Dorchester, 
dated  in  November,  1794,  the  name  is  given  both  as  Daffy  and  Dafy.  (Warrants, 
1794,  p.  130).  Where  the  real  spelling  of  a  name  can  be  ascertained  with 
reasonable  certainty,  it  is  preserved  aniformly  throaghoat.  The  instance  jost 
given  is  only  one  oat  of  many,  serving  to  show  the  difficalty  of  determining 
the  orthography  of  proper  names.  Some  disoassion  has  arisen  among  the  authors 
of  histories  of  Michigan  as  to  the  Christian  name  of  Hay,  Lieutenant  Governor  of 
Detroit  in  1784,  before  it  was  transferred  to  the  United  States.  It  is  only  a  minor 
point,  but  may  be  noticed.  Hay  has  been  until  lately  called  John,  but  owing  to  in- 
vestigation in  the  arohives^here,  the  latest  writer|has  given  the  name  ''Jehu."  Besides 
letters  in  his  own  hand,  the  warrants  for  his  salary  are  in  evidence.  In  the  first 
of  these,  dated  9th  July,  1784  (Warrants,  1784,  vol.  I.,  p.  9),  he  is  called  «  John." 
In  all  the  others  the  name  is  ''  Jehu."  The  receipts  on  the  warrants  are  signed  by 
his  agent,  <'  Bobert  Lester,  by  power  of  attorney."  (See  Warrants,  1784,  vol.  JIl^ 
p.  I.  1785,  vol.  I,  p.  1  ^.  Yol.  U.,  p.  97.)  These  seem  to  leave  no  doubt  of  hisnamo 
being  Jehu,  although  it  appears  that  he  was  in  the  habit  of  signing  <<  Jean  "  ta 
oficial  papers  written  in  French.  In  the  case  of  localities  the  old  spelling  found  in 
the  documents  is  often  preserved,  as  a  record  of  the  changes  that  have  taken  place» 

The  correspondence  is  steadily  increasing  and  a  growing  interest  appears  to  be 
ftit  in  historical  investigations;  inquiries  continue  to  be  made  personally  and  by 
letter,  on  historical  questions,  as  well  as  on  others  affecting  legal  rights  and  per- 
eooal  concerns.  A  very  considerable  part  of  the  correspondence  is  with  membeni 
of  historical  societies  in  Canada  and  the  United  States,  much  of  the  information 
sopplied  being^made  use  of  in  historical  publications. 

I  beg  to'submit,  as  hitherto,  remarks  concerning  the  documents  published  as 

notes  to  this^report.    In  every  case  the  greatest  care  has  been  taken  to  examine 

into  all  the  circumstances  that  could  throw  light  on  the  documents  published  in 

these  reports,  as  well  as  to  guard  against  reprinting  documents  which  may  havo 

bsMi  already  published. 
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The  plan  8iigge6ted  by  Brigadier  General  Waldo  to  Pitt  for  the  redaction  of 
LooiBboarg  in  1768  (note  A)  is  so  clearly  drawn  from  his  experience  whilst  in 
oommandof  theland  forces  at  the  rednction  of  the  same  place  in  1746,  that  it  seems 
desirable  to  okll  attention  to  some  of  the  incidents  of  the  first  siege  for  the  purpose 
of  comparison. 

The  attack  on  Loaisbourg  in  1745  was  decided  on  entirely  by  the  Assembly 
of  Massachnsetts,  under  pressure  from  Shirley,  the  Governor.  The  idea  appears  to 
have  taken  practical  shape  in  the  mind  of  Shirley  after  the  arrival  at  Boston  of 
exchanged  British  ofSoers  firom  Louisbourg,  bringing  such  accounts  of  the  state  of 
the  garrison  and  inhabitants  as  induced  him  to  bring  the  subject  before  the  Assem- 
bly. (For  the  mutinous  state  cf  the  garrison  and  its  causes,  see  Ferland's  Cours 
d'Histoire,  part  ii,  pp.  475  et  seq).  The  first  decision  of  the  Assembly  was,  that  the- 
undertaking  was  too  great  for  the  abilities  of  the  Province,  but  that  it  was  ready 
to  contribute  towards  the  prosecution  of  an  expedition  undertaken  by  the  Crown. 
A  second  delibeiation  led  to  a  different  resolution,  adopted  by  the  narrow  majority 
of  one  vote,  by  which  it  was  decided  to  attempt  the  reduction  of  Cape  Breton,  to^ 
enlist  3,000  volunteers,  subsequently  increased  to  3,250 ;  to  make  the  necessary 
arrangements  for  victualliog  and  transport,  besides  providing  a  naval  force  to  act 
as  a  convoy.  Application  was  made  to  the  other  colonies  to  lumish  their  quotas  of 
men  and  ships;  a  despatch  was  sent  to  the  Imperial  authorities  and  a  request  to 
Commodore  Wairen,  then  at  Antigua,  for  his  assistance  with  such  ships  as  could  be 
spared.  Without  waiting  for  an  answer  to  any  of  these  applications,  preparations 
were  at  once  begun  for  the  expedition.  The  vote  of  the  Assembly  was  taken  on  the 
25th  of  January,  1746,  and  in  seven  weeks  after  the  Grovernor  had  issued  his  proola* 
mation  in  accordance  with  the  resolution,  the  ships  of  war  were  ready  for  sea,  the 
largest  being  almost  wholly  built  in  that  time ;  the  transports  were  provided ;  the- 
provisions,  artillery,  ordnance  and  other  stores  shipped,  and  the  troops  embarked- 
at  Boston.  Bven  before  that  date,  several  armed  vessels  were  stationed  befiire 
Iionisbourg  to  keep  intelligence  and  supplies  from  getting  in,  and  it  was  only  on 
the  arrival  of  the  combined  fieets  (for  Warren  had  joined  at  Oanso)  that  the  com- 
mander at  Loaisbourg  knew  that  an  attack  was  projected.  For  the  present  pur* 
pose,  it  is  unnecessary  to  give  the  general  history  of  the  events  attending  the 
expedition,  beyond  the  reftisal  of  Warren  to  co-operate,  a  refusal  which  reached 
Shirley  the  day  before  the  Eailioic  of  the  colonial  fieet,  and  was  concealed  by  hin^. 
firom  all  but  Pepperell  and  Waldo,  the  two  commanders  of  the  expedition,  evidently 
in  the  belief  that  if  it  were  known  that  Massachusetts  must  herself  conduct  the 
enterprise  singlehanded,  the  Assembly  would  withdraw  from  a  danger  which  tho 
members  had  been  most  unwillingly  led  to  incur.  That  Warren  did,  nevertheless^ 
cooperate,  was  in  consequence  of  orders  sent  direct  firom  London,  in  answer  to* 
iko  communication  forwarded  to  the  Ministry  by  Shirley. 


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In  the  printed  aoconnts  of  the  operations  there  is  great  confasion  as  to  dates. 
Host,  althoogh  not  all,  of  this  oonfaaion,  will  disappear  if  it  be  borne  in  mind  that 
In  1752  the  new  style  of  reckoniog  time  was  adopted,  bat  that  its  nse  crept  in 
^radnally,  some  retainiog  the  old,  others  using  the  new,  between  whioh  there  was 
a  difference  of  eleven  days.  Hatchinson  (History  of  Massachasetts,  1767),  Douglass 
'(Summary  of  the  Political  History  of  the  Colonies,  1760),  and  an  anonymous 
writer  (Memoirs  of  the  Principal  Transactions  of  the  last  War,  1757),  give  the 
-30th  of  April,  1745,  as  the  day  of  the  arrival  at  Gabarus  Bay.  Jeffery  (Natural 
and  Civil  History,  1760),  says  it  was  the  11th  of  May,  the  dates  of  landing  agree- 
ing, if  the  difference  between  the  old  and  new  styles  be  tak^n  into  account, 
A  porlion  of  the  troops  landed  that  aftemooo,  a  little  sooth  of  Louisbourg,  being 
opposed  by  about  100  French  regulars,  24  from  a  Swiss  company.  The  defenders 
lost  8  men  killed  and  ten  taken  prisoners.    The  New  Bnglauders  suffered  no  loss. 

On  the  2nd  of  May,  accordiog  to  Doaglass,  a  date  confirmed  by  the  large  plaa 
published  with  Waldo's  proposal  at  note  A,  400  men  of  the  colonial  troops  were 
sent  round,  imder  cover  of  the  hills,  to  the  north-east  harbour  of  Louisbourg.  The 
smoke  from  the  barniag  of  the  storehoases  and  fish  stages  there,  which  had  been 
set  on  fire  by  this  detachment,  so  alarmed  the  French  troops  that  they  retired  pre- 
eipitately  from  the  Grand  Battery  without  disabling  the  artillery.  It  was  entered 
next  day  and  taken  charge  of  by  Waldo. 

The  work  done  by  the  colonial  troops  in  1745  was  sach  as  to  inspire  Waldo 

with  confidence  in  the  soocess  of  the  plan  he  laid  before  Pitt,  in  1757,  for  an  attack 

on  Louisbourg  by  a  large  combined  military  aod  naval  force  early  in  the  following 

spring.    Within  twenty-three  days  from  the  time  of  the  landing  in  1745,  the 

colonial  troops  had  erected  five  fascine  batteries  against  the  town,  mounted  with 

42,  22  and  18-poanders ;  mortars  of  13,  11  and  9  inches  diameter,  and  some  cohornSi 

These  had  to  bo  transported  for  two  miles  over  a  morass,  so  deep  that  the  cannon 

sunk  in  it  out  of  sight;   horses  and  oxen  were  of  no  use,  nor  could  wheels  be 

employed.    Everything  had  to  be  done  by  the  men  themselves,  although  1,500  of 

them  at  one  time  were  incapable  of  duty  from  flaxes.  Sleighs  were  made  by  which 

the  cannon  and  mortars  weto  transported  by  men  aooastomed  to  working  in  the 

woods,  and  who,  on  this  occasion,  were  knee  deep  in  mad  and  water  for  days,  with 

cold   nights,  from  the  effects  of  which  they  had  no  proper  tents  to  guard  thenu 

;    They  knew  nothing  of  scierce;  laaghed  at  the  technical  names  used  by  the  engi 

j    neers  in  laying  out  the  approaches,  an  I  went  on  with  their  work  under  cover  of  tho 

I    darkness,  no  lights  being  allowed,  as  these  served  as  a  mark  for  the  French  arttl* 

lerymen.    On  tho  30th  of  April  the  combined  forces  under  Pepperell  and  Warren 

had  reached  Louisbourg  ;  by  the  17th  of  June  it  had  capitulated. 

That  the  expedition,  had  it  been  carried  on  by  Massachusetts  alooe,  would 
have  been  unsuccessful,  was  an  opinion  held  at  the  time,  and  there  seems  to  be  litUe 
reason  to  change  that  opinion  now.    Hatchinson,  whose  favourable  estimate  of 


Shirley's  dharaoter  is  admitted,  siiggests  that  had  tiie  British  fleet  not  arrived^ 
flome  good  reason  would  have  been  given  for  proceeding  no  flirther  than  Oanso, 
mnd  adds  that  Shirley  hoped,  if  the  redaction  of  Lonisboarg  was  not  effected,  that 
«t  least  Oanso  wonld  be  regained,  Nova  Scotia  preserved,  the  French  fishery  broken 
Up  and  New  Bngland  and  Newfoundland  fisheries  restored,  (ffistory  of  Massa^ 
dinsetts,  YoU  IT,  p.  414.)  Douglass,  who  is  accused  by  a  modem  writer  of  generw 
lily  opposing  Shirley's  measures,  says,  and  the  opinion  is  worth  giving  in  full :~ 

*'The  reduction  of  Louisbonrg  was  much  above  our  capacity ;  in  short,  if  an7 
Otoe  circumstaDce  had  taken  a  wrong  turn  on  our  side,  and  if  any  one  circumstance 
had  not  taken  a  wrong  turn  on  the  French  side,  the  expedition  must  have  miscarried « 
«nd  our  forces  would  have  returned  with  shame,  and  an  inextricable  loss  to  the^ 
province.  As  this  was  a  private  or  corpoiation  adventure  without  any  orders  fh)m 
the  Court  of.Oreat  Britain,  the  charges  wouM  not  have  been  reimbursed  by  the  Par- 
liament, and  the  people  of  New  England  from  generation  to  generation  would  have 
enrsed  the  advisers  and  promoters  of  this  unaccountably  rasn  adventure."  (Sum- 
mary, 1760,  Vol.  I,  p.  836.) 

It  has  been  contended  that  the  general  orders  to  annoy  the  enemy  were  suffix 
inent  authority  for  the  expedition  against  Louisbourg,  but  the  facts  scarcely  seem- 
to  warrant  this  inference.  The  official  answer  sent  by  Commodore  Warren  to  the 
application  from  Shirley  supports  the  view  taken  by  Douglass.  The  naval  offidera 
in  council  with  Warren  decided  to  send  no  ships  to  cooperate  with  New  Bogland 
because  *'  the  scheme  had  been  undertaken  without  first  receiving  His  Majesty's- 
approbation  ;*'  and  the  writer  of  the  Memoirs  ( 1757)  says  that  *'  if  every  one  of  the 
other  governments  had  failed  to  assist  in  it^  as  some  of  them  in  fact  did,  the  Massa- 
ehusets  was  determined  to  have  taken  the  whole  burthen  of  prosecuting  it  upon 
themeelves." 

The  troops  from  Massachusetts  numbered  in  all  3,250  men  exclusive  of  com* 
missioned  officers.  The  whole  expedition  was  under  the  command  of  Pepperel)^ 
the  land  forces  being  under  Waldo,  who  was  at  first  second  in  command,  a  position 
afterwards  given  to  Wolcot,  then  Governor  of  Connecticut,  upon  the  express  condi- 
tion made  by  that  State  before  furnishing  its  contingent  to  the  expedition.  From 
all  New  England  the  land  forces  were  :— 

MASSAOHUSXTTS : 

Begiments  of  Lieut.-Generai  Pepperell,  Brigadier-General  Waldo ;  of  Colonels 
lloulton,  Hale,  Willard  and  Richmond ;  besides  men  for  the  whale  boats  under 
Colonel  Gorham;  artillery,  under  Colonel  Dv^ight  and  Lieut-Colonel  Gridley ;  an 
independent  company  of  carpenters  or  artificers  under  Captain  Bernard ;  including 
officers,  the  total  force  was  3,400. 

OONNXOTIOUT : 

One  regiment,  Major-General  Wolcot,  600. 


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NSW  HAKFSHIBB. 

One  regiment,  Colonel  More,  350. 

'  Ofna^riU  fbroes  MffiM^hittettsiloppliedthreeiWgfttesof  20ga^^  eftch;  oneBAow 
ftttd  toe  brig  of  16  gans  each ;  three  sloops  of  12,  8  and  8  guns,  and  one  sliip  h'lMd 
4rottt  Bhode  blaiid  of  20  gnns.  Connecticnt  sent  two  vessels  of  16  gons  each ;  New 
HaoifilBhire  and  Bhode  Island  each  sent  a  provinoial  sloop.  The  artillery  consisted 
of  eight  22  and  twelve  9-poanders;  two  12-inoh,  one  114noh  and  one  9-inoh  mor- 
tara.  These  were  all  taken  from  Oastle  William  at  Boston ;  ten  18-poaader8  wero 
centirom  New  York  by  Qovemor  Olin ton,  whose  Assembly  being  unwilling  to  pay 
the  slightest  portion  of  this  ezpenditore,  Clinton  complained  of  being  ontol  pooket. 

This  light  artillery  was  of  no  service  against  the  fortifications,  as  was  proved 
fey  attacks  made  before  the  42-poanders  had  been  mounted,  which  were  secnred 
from  the  Orand  Battery  (marked  Boyal  Battery  in  the  plan)  when  it  was  aban- 
doned by  the  French  in  a  panic.  In  fact,  had  the  attempt  been  made  without  the 
assistance  of  the  other  provinces,  and  especially  of  the  British  fleet,  there  can » bo 
KtUe  doubt  of  the  result.  The  bravery  and  endurance  of  the  troops  engaged, 
cannot  be  called  in  question.  The  panic  of  the  French  which  gave  possession  of 
the  grand  battery  without  an  assault ;  the  doubts  of  the  loyalty  of  the  troops  in 
Leuisbourg,  which  prevented  the  French  commander  from  taking  active  measures 
to  repel  the  besiegers,  and  other  favourable  circumstances  which  could  not  have  been 
finween,  secured  a  victory  in  spitoof  inadequate  preparations.  Bven  with  tbo 
BHtish  and  colonial  force  added  to  that  of  Massachusetts,  the  opinion  of  ofBcera 
engaged  in  the  expedition  is  shown  by  the  words  of  one  of  the  colonels,  reported 
by  Douglass:  *<  If  the  French  had  not  given  up  Louisbourg,  we  might  have  endea- 
voured to  storm  it  with  the  same  prospect  of  success  as  the  devils  might  havo 
stormed  Heaven." 


"Waldo,  besides  the  public  concern  attaching  to  the  defeat  of  the  French  in 
AoKlia,  had  motives  of  private  interest  arising  from  his  proprietordhip  of  lands  in 
Nova  Scotia.  He  was  born  in  Boston  in  1606,  the  son  of  a  wealthy  merchant  in 
that  city ;  was  apparently  of  a  speculative  disposition ;  entered  into  an  arrangement 
with  the  proprietors  of  lands  in  Massachusetts  to  have  them  settled,  and  was  one 
of  the  earliest  to  establish  a  paper  mill  in  New  England,  which  he  did  in  1731. .  In 
these  speculations  he  was  accused  of  not  being  over  scrupulous  as  to  the  means  ho 
used  to  forward  his  personal  ends.  In  1746,  the  year  after  the  reduction  of  Louis* 
hoorg,  he  was  appointed  to  command  the  united  forces  of  New  Bogland  intended 
to  reduce  the  French  fort  at  Grown  Point,  but  owing  to  delays,  the  orders  were 
eonntermanded  and  the'  troops  sent  into  winter  quarters.  He  died  suddenly  in 
1T69,  Mboxki  a  year  alter  Louisbourg  was  reduced  the  second  time. 


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In  1730  he  pnrohased  the  rights  of  the  heirs  to  the  remtlns  of  Aoy  olaim  that 
might  still  exist  to  the  StirliDfl:  grants  in  Nova  Sootia  and  New  Bnglandi  and  aa 
proprietor  of  the  lands  in  Nova  Sootia,  attempted  to  eifeot  their  settlement.  la 
the  document  he  prepared  with  this  end  in  Tiew,  the  historj  of  the  trantfen  of  the 
^rant  originally  maie  to  Sir  William  Alexander,  of  Menstrie,  by  James  YI  of  Soot- 
land,  in  1621,  is  sacciDOtly  given.  The  jwoposals,  with  summary,  will  be  fomid  at 
note  B,  taken  from  the  doeuments  relating  to  the  Stirling  peerage,  p.  110.  Am 
account  of  these  documents  is  given  in  report  on  Ardiives  for  1881,  pp.  24,  2S,  and 
by  these  a  clear  proof  is  afforded  of  the  groundlessness  of  the  claims  set  up  by  th« 
American,  William  Alexander,  in  1757,  and  of  those  by  Hnmphrys  at  a  later  dato, 
to  the  benefit  of  the  grants  made  to  Sir  William  Alexander  in  1621. 


The  Journal  of  Legardeur  St  Pierre  (note  C)  tiirows  light  upon  tba 
expedition  made  by  him  and  Marin  fbr  the  discovery  of  a  western  sea.  So  fiv  aa 
I  can  ascertain,  it  has  never  been  published.  An  aooount  of  the  leading  events  ia 
the  life  of  St  Pierre  being  easily  accessible,  details  would  be  out  of  place  in  this 
report.  His  long  connection  with,  and  the  ascendency  he  had  succeeded  in  obtaiB- 
ing  over  the  Indians,  pointed  him  out  as  a  fit  successor  to  LaYerendrye  in  tba 
command  of  the  expedition  for  the  discovery  of  the  western  sea,  of  which  the  joar- 
nal  gives  an  account  On  his  return  he  wss  appointed  to  the  command  of  Fori 
Jjcfioeaf,  where  he  received  Washington,  sent  to  demand  that  the  French  should 
give  up  their  plans  for  holding  possession  of  the  Ohio,  as  being  a  violation  of  tba 
treaty.  In  1755  he,  with  a  party  of  Indians,  formed  part  of  Dieskau*s  cxpedittoo 
to  Lac  St.  Sacrement  (Lake  G^eorge),  where  he  was  killed,  whilst  Dieskan  was  try- 
ing  to  draw  the  British  forces  into  an  ambuscade. 

Smith  (History  of  Canada,  1815,  YoL  L,  pp.  215,  216),  sUtes  that  St  Piem 
jmd  Marin  went  on  the  western  expedition  with  the  sole  intention  of  making 
money  ;  that,  being  perfectly  indifferent  to  the  discovery,  they  prooeeied  but  m 
short  distance  in  the  Indian  country  and  returned,  their  attention  having  beoa 
taken  up  in  the  collection  of  furs,  of  which  they  brought  vast  quantities  to  Qaebeo, 
where  they  netted  to  each  individual  of  the  partnership  (of  which  St.  Pierre  was 
one)  an  enormous  profit  Smith  does  not  quote  his  aathority.  Ho  is  copied  bj 
succeeding  writers,  who  refer  to  him  as  their  guide.  Bibaud*s  account  is,  in  fiurt^ 
almost  a  literal  translation  from  Smith. 

St  Pierre  and  Marin  were  appointed  by  de  la  Jonquidre,  who  succeeded  do  la 
<7aliB8onidre,  as  Qoveraor  of  Canada.  The  character  of  de  la  Jonquidre  is  painted 
in  dark  colours,  his  avarice  and  greed  being  represented  as  of  the  mo^t  exagga- 
rated  kind,  as  an  instance  of  which,  the  story  is  told  of  his  anxiety,  when  at  tba 
point  of  death,  to  save  the  expenditure  even  of  candle  ends.  Ferlaud,  quoting  firooi 
4in  author  whom  he  does  not  name,  says  that  de  la  Jonquidre  died  of  grief,  < 


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by  the  charges  brought  against  him  with  respect  to  his  share  in  the  trade  at  the 
posts.  (Gears  d'Histoire,  part  II,  pp.  500-1)  It  is  not  impossible  that  the  fact 
of  St.  Pierre  and  Marin  having  been  appointed  byde  la  Jonqaidre  may  have  tran»- 
ferre4  to  them  part  of  the  odiam  in  which  he  was  held. 

In  the  defence  of  Bigot,  prepared  by  his  ooansel,  the  charges  against  him  are 
taken  np  in  detail.  The  second  part  deals  with  the  accusations  in  respect  to  the 
fur  trade,  and  although  the  names  of  other  participants  in  this  business,  charged 
with  obtaining  illicit  profits,  are  mentioned,  that  of  Su  Pierre  doe^  not  appear. 
The  absence  of  any  reference  to  him  in  this  defence  gives  a  certain  amount  of  pro- 
bability to  the  belief  that  he  was  not  guilty  as  charged.  The  writer  of  the  "  Mem- 
^firet  9ur  les  affaires  du  Canada,  17 19  d  1760,"  published  by  the  Quebec  Literary  and 
Historical  Society  in  1873,  says  at  page  10,  referring  to  St.  Pierre's  being  selected 
to  command  the  western  expedition,  that  the  partners,  for  their  own  interest, 
•could  not  have  done  better  than  entrust  to  him  that  position,  as  '<  to  a  perfect 
knowledge  of  the  Indian  trade,  he  joined  great  integrity."  The  Journal  will,  how- 
ever, show  what  Rt.  Pierre's  proceedings  wore.  The  blanks  left  in  the  dates  are 
given  as  in  the  original,  as  is  the  date  (25th  August,  1752)  of  a  letter  received 
from  the  Marquis  Du  Quesne,  which  is  evidently  an  error.  I  have  added  a  transla- 
tion of  the  Journal. 

As  a  complement  to  the  Journal,  the  despatch  on  the  Bam3  subject,  from  Sir 
<}uy  Carleton  to  Lord  Shelburne,  dated  2nd  March,  1766^  is  of  interest.  EKs  refers 
ence  to  a  possible  trade  to  the  Pacific  from  the  East  Indies,  shows  the  ideas  held  by 
Sir  Guy  Carleton  120  years  ago.  In  this  he  probably  represented  the  bent  of  the 
opinions  of  the  merchants  of  that  day.  The  list  of  the  French  posts,  with  their 
officers,  men  and  canoes,  is  also  given  (Note  D)« 


When,  on  the  9th  September,  1760,  Montreal  surrendered,  it  was  agreed 
l>etween  Amherst  and  Yaudreuil,  and  embodied  in  the  Articles  of  Capitulation, 
that  two  ships  were  to  be  provided  to  carry  to  France  the  Chevalier  de  Ldvis,  the 
principal  officers  and  staff  of  the  land  forces,  the  engineers,  officers  of  artillery  and 
their  domestios  (Article  XIY).  A  vessel  was  to  be  appointed  for  M.  Bigot,  the 
Intendaot,  and  his  suite  (X7),  The  necessary  and  convenient  vessels  were  to  be 
ordered  for  M«  de  Longueuil,  Governor  of  Trois  Bividres,  the  staff  of  the  colony, 
and  the  Commissary  of  the  Marine  (X7I).  The  officers  and  soldiers,  as  well  of  the 
land  forces  as  of  the  colony,  and  also  the  marine  officers  and  seamen  who  were  in 
^e  colony,  were  likewise  to  be  embarked  for  France  in  sufficient  and  convenient 
Teesels,  provision  to  be  made  for  the  wives  and  families  of  the  married,  together 
with  the  servants  and  baggage  of  the  officers  and  the  haversacks  and  baggage  of 
Ihe  soldiers  (XYIl).  The  baggage  remaining  in  the  fields,  of  the  officers,  soldiers 
4ind  followers  of  the  troops,  could  be  sent  for  without  hindrance  or  molestatioa 


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(XYIII),  Hospital  Bhips  were  to  be  provided  for  the  eiok  and  woooded  who  oonhl 
l)ear  removal,  and  sabeequently  for  the  others  when  they  had  sofficiently  recovered 
(XIX).  It  was  also  agreed  that  ships  shoald  be  provided  for  carryiDg  to  Franoo^ 
the  officers  of  the  Sapreme  Oonncili  of  jasticOi  polioei  admiralty  and  all  other 
officers  having  commissions  or  brevets  from  His  Host  Christian  Majesty ;  their 
finhilies,  servants,  ftc,  being  inolnded,  as  in  the  case  of  the  other  officers  (XXI). 
All  vrere  to  be  victnalled  at  the  expense  of  His  Britannic  Majesty.  By  Artiolo. 
XX7y  passages,  with  the  same  privileges,  were  to  be  given  to  the  officers  of  the 
India  Company. 

On  the  11th  September^  1760,  two  days  after  Yandreuil  had  signed  the  Articles 
of  Capitulation,  General  Amherst  wrote  to  Haldimand  that  he  had  made  arrange- 
ments for  the  vessels  to  convey  the  French  officers  to  Francci  the  **  Molenenz,*^ 
commanded  by  Mr.  Welshman,  for  the  Marquis  de  Yaudreuil  and  suite ;  tho 
''Wolfe/'  Captain  Oliver,  for  the  Intendent.  Fiat  bottomed  boats  had  been  pro- 
vided for  the  conveyance,  alongside  of  the  vessels,  of  the  biggage  of  these  gentlo- 
-men.  Two  other  shipsi  not  named,  had  been  engaged,  one  for  the  passage  6f  the 
XThevalier  de  L^vis  and  suite ;  the  other  for  the  engineers  and  officers  of  the  stafL 
(B.  1,  p.  126).  On  the  13th,  a  detail  of  the  arrangement  f(v  embarkation  was  sent 
by  Amhcrsty  and  on  the  same  day  the  arrangements  for  the  conveyance  of  tho 
French  troopPy  then  at  the  Bay  of  Chaleurs,  were  also  communicated ;  officers  of 
the  staff,  with  detachments,  were  sent  to  Quebec  and  to  the  Bay  of  Chaleurs,  to 
serve  as  a  guard  during  the  embarkation,  and  Amherst  says,  in  his  last  letter,  thai 
lie  would  be  charmed  if  the  Battalion  of  Bearn  and  the  two  of  de  Berry  could  set 
off  on  that  day.  (B.  1,  p.  130).  At  cote  E  will  be  found  interesting  lists  ofih^ 
rtiipe,  the  names  of  the  officers  embarked,  the  names  of  the  regiments,  the  number 
of  the  troops,  &c.  There  are,  besides,  the  names  of  all  holding  office  in  the  Govern- 
ment of  Canada  at  the  date  of  the  Conquest,  and  other  information.  These  lists  I 
liave  not  considered  it  necessary  to  translate.  The  names  of  those  who  perished 
on  board  the  <' Anguste  "  differ  slightly  from  those  given  by  St  Luc  de  la  Come 
In  his  Journal  of  the  voyage.  Although  the  difference  is  not  great,  the  accompany* 
ing  list  is  published  for  purposes  of  comparison. 


The  attempted  settlement  of  the  Bed^Biver  country,  begun  by  Lord  Selkirk 
in  1811,  is  of  peculiar  interest  now,  when  such  rapid  changes  are  taking  place  in 
tihat  region  and  in  the  North-West  Territories.  It  is  well  known  that  the  Hud- 
eon's  Bay  Company  obuined  a  charter  in  1670  from  Charles  the  Second,  under  tiie 
Ainne  of  the  Company  of  Adventurers  of  Bngland  trading  into  Hudson's  Bay,  the 
fnr  trade  being  the  principal  business  carried  on  for  many  years  under  its  pro- 
visions. But  the  trade  was  not  left  in  their  hands  without  opposition  from  the 
Fienchy   from  the  New  Boglandersi  fh>m  Canadians  (old  and  new  subjects)  after 


XV 


'  Ih^  oboqiteBt,  Md[  from  traders  In  '{He  tToitel  Stkteii  after  'the  dlos^  of  tbe^  Bevbla* 
^  tionary  War.  Of  ri^al  atoboiatlons  it  is  only  necessary  to  tofbi'  to  the  North- West 
Cbinpaiiyy  as  St  #a8  it  alone  which  came  in  contact  With  Selkirk's  tlndertakingj  It 
was  organised  in  1^83-84  by  Montreal  merchants,'  bat  broken  ap  in  Vj^B,  in  conse- 
qaenoe  of  differences  which  had  existed  from  the  beginning.  At  this  date  (17^8)- 
the  X  Y.  Cbmpany  was  formed,  composed  of  partners  who  had  broken  off  from  the 
old  N.  W.  Company.  The  name  X.  Y.  Company,  appears  to'  have  been  that  b^ 
which  it  was  popularly  known,  from  these  letters  following  the  W.  in  the  title  of 
the  original  company.  In  1799  and  for  some  years  after,  applications  were  made^ 
by  both  companies  for  land  at  Sanlt  Ste.  Mane,  the  correspondence  on  this  subject 
being  among  the  Archives,  in  the  Military  Correspondence,  series  C.  These  appli* 
cationB  will,  however,  be  dealt  with  in  a  subsequent  part  of  this  report  in  diecussing 
the  question  of  the  existence  of  a  canal  on  the  Canadian  side  of  the  Sault  Ste.  Marie. 
Id  September,  1802,  in  answer  to  a  representation  from  Lord  Selkirk*  respecting 
land  in  the  same  district  as  that  over  which  the  two  comj^anies  Were  disputing,. 
Lord  Hobart  wrote  to  Lieut-Ghneral  Hunter,  that  Lord  Selkirk  proposed  to  settle 
a  number  of  families  in  Upper  Canada,  provided  he  received  a  grant  of  land  "  the 
district  near  the  fkll  of  St.  Mary  seems,"  says  his  Lordship,  ^'  to  be  the  spot  he  haa^ 
selected."  Lord  Hobart  gives  directions  that  the  officers  commanding  at  the 
military  posts  at  Niagara,  Detroit,*  and  particularly  at  the  Island  of  St.  Joseph^ 
are  to  give  his  agent  '<  every  assistance  in  the  execution  of  the  commission  with 
which  he  is  entrusted  by  Lord  Selkirk,  whose  plans  if  attended  with  success  may^ 
prove  of  great  advantage  to  the  country."    (C.  363  p.  1(>.) 

Yarious  circumstances  combine  to  show  the  influence  possessed  by  the  North* 
West  Company.  The  change  of  plana  by  Lord  Selkirk  is  by  no  means  the  least  of 
these.  His  Lordship's  first  proposal  to  settle  at  Sault  Ste.  Marie,  was,  as  shown, 
aanctioned  by  Lord  Hobart,  the  Colonial  Secretary.  But  two  ohang^es  took  place 
in  bis  plans.  On  the  28lh  of  February,  1803,  Lord  Hobart  instructed  Lieut-General 
Hanter,  that  agrant  of  1 ,200  acres  was  to  be  made  to  Lord  Selkirk  in  Upper  Canada, 
in  any  township  not  already  appropriated,  and  that  the  rest  of  such  township  was 
to  be  reserved  for  five  years,  to  be  appropriated  to  him  at  the  rate  of  200  acres  for 
each  fimily  settled,  provided  he  shall  have  transferred  50  acres  to  each  such  family, 
i^iok  must  be  in  possession  when  Lord  Selkirk  claimed  the  extended  grant  of  200 
aorea  (C.  363,  p.  2*7). 

'  On  these  terms  Lord  Selkirk  instead  of  effecting  a  settlement  at  Sault  Ste.  Marie, 
as  originally  projected,  changed  the  scene  of  his  operations  to  Lake  St.  Clair,  where 
lie  fintnded  a  colony  at  a  place  he  called  Baldooc,  in  the  Township  of  Dover,  in  a 
unsoitable  spot,  the  situation  being  then*  very  unhealthy,  in  common  with 


^PvoUbljaBitteksforFortMaldsnat  Amherttbnrg^  Detroit  h%ytng  been  Ltr»iiffemd  to  tbe^ 
Hailed  8tfttesia  1799. 


xvi 


viaoh  pf  the  land  in  that  Tioinity  when  first  settled ;  not  less  than  42  of  the  original 
111  settlers  haying,  it  is  stated,  died  daring  the  first  year.  (W.  H.  Smith's  Canada^ 
1852,  vol.  I|  p.  2).  It  was  also  known  as  the  settlement  on  the  Chenal  Boart6,  as 
•appears  by  a  letter  from  Lord  Selkirk's  agent  at  Amhertsborg,  to  the  Commissary 
at  that  post  for  provisions,  on  the  10th  of  November,  1804,  in  which  he  said  that  he 
iiad  received  information  from  Lord  Selkirk's  agent  at  Chenaille  Ecarte  (Oheaal 
Jicart^)  *<  that  there  was  bat  one  barrel  and  a  half  of  pork  in  store,  which  woald 
soon  be  expended,  and  that  nnless  an  immediate  supply  was  made,  the  eettlera 
might  snifer  from  the  want  of  that  necessary  article  "  (C.  363,  p.  44).  In  aocord- 
ance  with  this  reqaestOapt  Bleamire,  commanding  at  Amherstbnrg,  gave  orders 
for  a  supply  to  be  sent,  on  receiving  secnrity  for  its  repayment,  of  which  he  advised 
the  military  secretary  in  a  letter  dated  15th  January,  1805  (C.  d(>3,  p.  45).  WriUn^ 
from  London,  on  the  Ist  of  February  of  the  same  year,  to  Lieut-Oeueral  Hunter, 
Lord  Selkirk  speaks  of  the  sickness  that  prevailed  in  his  new  settlement  at 
^  Baldoon,  on  the  Chenal  Bcartd,"  which  he  had  apprehended,  as  the  sitnatiaiiy 
from  the  local  circumstances,  coald  not  become  healthy  '*  till  the  adjacent  islaoda 
•4)an  be  appropriated  and  improved,"  and  concludes  by  asking  for  a  grant  of 
additional  lots  to  some  of  his  settlers  in  theShawanese  township  adjacent  and  hoped 
that  Mr.  Hacdonell  might  be  allowed  to  negotiate  with  the  Indians  for  the  necessary 
land  (C.  363,  p.  47)  Alexander,  not  Mile?,  was  his  agent  at  the  Baldoon  settlement 
^C.  363,  p.  50).  On  the  report  of  Messrs.  Ghewett  and  Ridout,  Joint  Surveyor 
^ncral,  dated  22nd  May,  1805  (p.  51)  the  request  was  refased  (p.  53). 

The  destitution  to  which  Lord  Selkirk's  settlers  had  been  reduced  at  BaUooa 
is  clear  from  the  correspondence. 

The  second  change  was  that  to  Prioce  Ifidward  Island,  800  emigrants  having 
been  landed  there  during  the  same  year  that  the  Baldoon  settlement  was  ibrmad 
(1803).    The  reason  for  this  is  stated  by  Lord  Selkirk  himself,  who  says:— 

^*  I  was  given  to  understand  that  it  would  be  more  satisfactory  to  Gbvemmont 
if  the  people  £  had  enga/i^ed  were  settled  in  a  maritime  situation  instead  of  thai  I 
had  at  first  in  contemplation.  I  was  by  no  means  satisfied  that  the  suggestion 
was  foanded  in  just  views  of  naiiooai  policy.  Nevertheless,  I  thought  it  my  duty, 
under  ail  the  circumstances  of  the  ca^,  to  aoqaie^ioe,  and  dotermioed  on  making  taj 
settlement  in  Prince  Bdward  Island,  in  the  Gulf  of  St.  Lawreuoe."  (Observatioaci^ 
Ac,  1805,  p.  6.) 

The  bitterness  of  feeling  which  existed  between  the  N.W.  and  X.Y.  Companies 
may  be  seen  from  the  concluding  sentence  of  a  letter  written  by  Forsyth,  Biohard« 
son  &  Co.,  on  the  23rd  December,  1S03.  They  say :  '<  By  last  advices  the  grand 
crisis  was  considered  as  not  being  far  distant,  and  we  fervently  pray  that  it  may 
terminate  in  the  ruin  and  disgrace  of  our  unprincipled  enemy."    (C.  363,  p.  4i«> 

This  state  of  feeling  must  soon  hare  ceased  to  exist,  as  in  1805  the  two  oona- 
panics  reunited.  The  union  was  not  followed  by  any  improvement  in  the  oonditiott 
-of  affairs  in  the  North- West.    According  to  the  statement  of  Mr.  Bdwari  EOIam 


zni 


before  the  Oommittee  of  the  (BritiBh)  Hoaae  of  Gommoos,  on  the  Hadsoifs  Bay 
diarter,  ir  1857,  ''The  eompetitioii  of  the  two  Oanadian  oompaDiea  against  each 
other,  and|  after  their  jonctiODy  their  joint  competition  against  the  Hadson's  Bay 
Gompany,  were  conducted  with  great  eztravaganoe.  There  had  been  frequent 
eoUifiiona  between  the  Indians  and  the  whiteff,  and  gradaally  everything  became 
worse,  until  about  the  year  1811."    (Byidence,  question  5*778.) 

It  was  at  this  time  that  Lord  Selkirk  entered  into  close  cennection  with  the 
Hudson's  Bay  Company.  According  to  the  statement  of  his  opponents,  His  Lord* 
ship*8  first  intention  was  simply  to  purchase  shares  in  the  company  as  a  stook- 
joblring  operation,  but  an  examination  of  the  rights  conferred  by  the  charter, 
haTiog  enlarged  his  yiews  of  the  power  and  privileges  of  the  company,  he  invested 
to  the  extent  of  £40,000,  the  total  amount  of  stock  being  £100,000.  It  was,  con- 
tinue his  opponents,  by  the  influence  this  gave  him,  that  he  was  able  to  obtain  a 
grant  of  116,000  square  miles,  notwithstanding  the  opposition  of  other  share- 
hoUers.  (Narrative,  1817,  pp.  3  to  5).  The  Earl's  own  statement  is,  that  the 
shareholders  who  opposed  were  partners  of  the  North- West  Company,  and  had 
purchased  such  shares  as  were  in  the  market,  for  the  purpose  of  offering  a  factious 
opposition  to  any  proposal  he  had  to  bring  forward.  Mr.  Edward  EUice,  in  his 
evidence  before  the  Committee  of  the  House  of  Commons,  already  referred  to,  sub- 
stantiaUy  confirms  the  statement  of  Lord  Selkirk's  interest  in  the  company  and 
the  acquisition  of  the  land,  which  he  states  was  given  as  a  free  grant,  adding,  that 
after  his  connection  with  the  company  its  movements  became  more  active.  Na 
sooner  was  the  grant  made  than  a  prospectus  was  issued  in  the  United  Kingdom, 
immediate  preparations  were  made  for  its  settlement,  and  Mr.  Miles  Macdonell  was 
appointed  to  take  charge  of  the  arrangements  for  obtaining  and  settling  the  colon- 
ists on  the  Bed  Biver.  The  letters  in  note  F,  taken  from  Capt.  Macdonell's  letter- 
book,  addressed  to  Lord  Selkirk  and  others,  give  a  narrative,  almost  from  day  to 
day,  of  the  occurrences  preceding  the  shipment  up  till  the  time  when  the  emigrants 
reached  the  Bed  Biver. 

The  Miles  Maodonell,  thus  appointed,  generally  but  erroneously  described  as  a 
captain  in  the  Queen's  Bangers,  was  bom  in  Inverness,  Scotland,  in  1767.  In  1779, 
he  was  at  Carleton  Island  with  his  fkther,  a  loyalist  refugee  fj*om  Tryon  County  in 
the  State  of  New  York,  who  held  the  rank  of  captain  in  the  King's  Boyal  Begiment 
of  New  York,  of  which  Sir  John  Johnson  was  Colonel.  Miles  received,  in  1782,. 
hia  commission  as  ensign  in  the  same  corps,  and  served  till  its  reduction  in  1784 
(CL  793,  p.  68).  Shortly  after  the  close  of  the  war,  he  returned  to  Scotland  and  in 
1788,  at  the  age  of  twenty  one,  he  married  there,  Isabella  Macdonald  of  Morar, 
with  whom  he  came  back  to  Canada  (Miles  was,  it  may  be  mentioned,  thrice  mar- 
ried). In  1794,  he  was  appointed  lieutenant  in  the  second  battalion  of  Boyal  Cana- 
aan  Yolunteers,  to  which  his  father,  John  MacdoneU,  Speaker  of  the  Assembly  in 
Upper  Canada,  had  been  gazetted  as  captain  (Simeoe  to  Dorchester,  SOth  Decern* 


?»imimmmmm£  ham  LgdHiiiliHH  >■  — MiMm » capfia,    Ia  1809^ 

^bi)  aifs^Msc  K:don:afliL^  Bm  WCttr  aidnsii  to  Mijar  Crw,  MSBtaarj  Seoretaiy, 

m  n 


n  ^r«n^z%nj  i.r  %  memh&t  of  tfai  Proviaeiml  Piiiii— t^  I  km*  to  request  of  yo« 
r)r(  «-,!  <^: :  H^  ExeellMcj's  perakMM  lor  kia  lo  go  dovm  wiU  Mr.  Sbcriff  MeDo- 
jun     vAr#  pfr;po*c»  to  aflar  iuBself  wm  a  looifiiiita  lor  ooo  oi  tk»  ridiogt  of  tkat 
"^.^atf.    Cftpcai:^  XeOaoeirftiBt«rasl»  jxMitotkstwkkktfaiSWnffalroody 
«!»'»  1*0%  wnvld,  I  mako  oo  doobi,  Meno  tko  elactioo  io  iKwotr  of  Mr. 

Jlf:«r  tko  rafoetioo  MOcs  tired  is  Gkogarry,  «mm  of  k»  letten  boi^  dated 
f/'^tt  CNca.tTr;i^  <AhmB  from  OomwalL 


is  ii  fcfeEoyed  tkrt  ho  was  aypoiatod  to  ke  o—  of  tfco  aUriff  i  of  Upper  Ctoadm^ 
ft«t  *J&30  MWM  doakifaL  Mr.  W.J.  MaedoMU,  of  T^ovooto^  wkovaa  written  to  oo 
!ao  «i&>e^  giTea  it  at  a  family  traditioo  tkat  kit  aaela  Mike  oArod  tko  rareraioQ 
^^'.aocOeeto  bk  brother  (tko  fttker  of  Mr.  W.  J.  MaedoaeU)  aa^  ^^  Mkam^ 
Maiu>;«eU,  ofBrockrille^gnuiddaBgkteraor  MOee^arepoeitiTotkaikowaeahoriii; 
hat  tMOTHlaoceoa  tko  point  ie  not  eataefiMtor7»aadk«lB  to  tka  belief  tkat  it  ^ 
mmfAher  Mike  who  held  tko  oiBoe,  aa  it  ie  oertain  that  a  Milee  Maodoaald 
itmmiff  lo  1808.  In  the  paUic  aad  priTato  ooRospondoDco  of  Chptaia  Milos  Mac- 
d^jt^i  who  went  to  Bed  BiTor,  there  is  not^  so  far  ae  I  karo  yot  been  able  to  aeo, 
a  Anj^Ie  refereoco  to  hia  holduig  the  oflloe.  In  tko  loyalist  land  grant  boc^  hia 
oaai«  ocean  iDterHDed  in  red  ink,  aa  receiTing  a  graat  on  the  11th  Novombert 
18(k;,  by  Order  in  CSooncil,  hie  name  baring  been  omitted  in  1784^  at  which  date 
he  wcFOid  be  abovt  aerenteen  yean  of  ago.  The  diflcolty  of  determining  witk 
reepect  to  the  qoeation  of  identity  is  lai|^y  inoroaaed  In  the  preaent  oa8e»  aa  will 
be  eridont  when  the  fact  ia  atated,  that  in  the  one  land  grant  bode  now  referred 
to,  there  are,  beeidea  Macdonalda,  84  McDonella,  nineteen  being  named  Joluu 
The  title  of  Eaqnire  appeara  to  have  been  attached  to  the  namea  of  thoae  holding 
official  positiooa,  bat  the  Miles  Maodonell  entered  in  that  book,  and  who  is  ao 
doicribed  as  to  leave  eo  donbt  that  he  waa  the  aame  whoaenred  atCarletonlalandy 
ia  called  captain,  not  aheriif. 

Leaving  the  qneation  undecided,  it  ia  erident  that  if  ho  were  one  ot  the  aheriCe 
of  Upper  Canada,  with  a  shrievalty  extending  from  Glengarry  to  York  (Toronto) 


«  Tb«  right  of  officen  of  the  army,  on  woMwt  daU,  te  intwfwe  in  eleetiou  wm  goMrallj  m 
oiz«4.   OsptMn  CompUm,  when  in  commMid  of  tiie  mk  Regiaeat  at  H%lif4Z,  N  S^  on  the  Ilih  , 
oarf*  1774,  applied  for  leara  of  absence  to  go  home  fbr  the  parp<M  of  eaaraiiinf  for  hia  fHend,  Oolo-^ 
ael  ^Mfhai,  who  was  a  eudidate  f jr  the  Boronfh  ot  Berwiok-ea-Tweed.    (B.  71,  p.  16.) 


SIX 


ht  preferred  military  employment.  On  the  28th  of  Jannaty,  1807,  his  father, 
<Uonel  John  Macdonell,  sent  a  proposal,  addressed  to  Greneral  Brook,  offering  to 
raise  a  regiment  of  Highland  Fenoibles  in  Glengarry  (C.  795,  p.  58.)  In  aooord> 
aooe  with  this  proposal  and  in  obedience  to  an  order  from  Sir  James  Craig,  Brock 
met  Miles  and  the  Rev.  Alexander  Macdonell  (afterwards  Bishop  of  Glengarry) 
to  take  into  consideration  the  conditions  submitted  for  raising  the  corps,  and 
reported  the  resalt  in  a  letter  dated  on  the  17th  March,  1808  (0.  795,  p.  123.)  In 
that  letter  he  is  called  captain,  not  sheriff.  The  proposal  led  to  nothing  at  the 
time,  as  appears  by  a  letter  from  Lord  Liverpool  to  Sir  George  Prevost,  dated  SOth 
March,  1812,  in  which  it  is  said,  referring  to  Sir  James  Oraig's  letters  of  1808,  ott 
the  subject,  that  it  appears  the  zeal  of  the  settlers  had  far  exceeded  their  ability; 
all  stepa  towards  raising  the  corps  were  to  be  abandoned,  but  compensation  was  to 
be  made  to  those  who  had  been  employed  in  services  connected  with  the  formatioQ 
<d  the  corps  (C  796,  p.  61.) 

Bat  although  that  special  effort  had  been  unsuccessful,  the  Glengarry  Light 
Infantry  Fencibles  had  been  raised  and  the  officers  appointed  in  February,  1812, 
nearly  two  months  before  Lord  Liverpool's  letter  was  written,  as  appears  by  a 
memorandum  signed  <'  Edward  Baynes,  Colonel  Glengarry  Light  Infantry,"  dated 
3rd  l^ovember,  1813,  in  which  the  names  of  the  officers  are  given  (0.  797,  pp. 
ie9-191). 

During  the  time  Miles  was  engaged  in  the  abortive  negotiations  for  raising  a 
<}leDgarry  corps  he  entered  into  correspondence  with  Lord  Selkirk,  through  whom 
he  transmitted  a  memorial  to  the  Commander-in-chief  for  military  employment  In 
^  letter  dated  London,  6th  December,  1809,  his  Lordship  says  that  he  has  heard  of 
an  opening  regarding  which  he  could  th^n  enter  into  no  explanation,  '*  further 
than  to  express  my  conviction,"  the  letter  continues,  "that  if  I  can  succeed  in  obtain- 
ing it  for  you,  it  will  be  more  advantageous  than  that  which  you  were  desirous  of 
obtaining  last  year,"  and  urges  him  to  be  ready  to  come  to  London  at  a  short  notice. 

On  10th  of  February,  1810,  Lord  Selkirk  acknowledges  receipt  of  a  letter  from 
Captain.  Hapdonell,  dated  on  the  8th  of  December,  in  whioh  he  asks  for  a  recom- 
mendation that  his  son  should  receive  an  Ensign's  commission.  The  son  referred 
to  was  Mr.  Donald  ^oeasJMacdonell,  late  warden  of  Kingston  Penitentiary,  who 
received  his  commission  and  served  for  a  number  of  years.  In  this  second  letter^ 
hard  Selkirk  urges  strongly  that  Captain  Macdonell  should  come  to  London^ 
although  no  definite  information  can  yet  be  given  him  as  to  the  nature  of  the 
^nploymcnt;  he  went  and  was  engaged  to  act  as  Governor  of  the  Bed  Biver  settle- 
ment,  as  already  mentioned. 

The  war  between  the  North  West  Company  and  Lord  Selkirk,  the  death  <rf 
43emple,  the  imprisonment  of  Miles  Macdonell  at  Fort  William  and  his  removal  to 
Montreal  by  the  North- West  Company,  and  the  events  of  that  stirring  period  in  the 


liifitory  of  the  North- West  have  been  written  on  so  fliUy  that  it  is  anneoeBsary  to 
do  more  than  to  refer  to  them  thus  briefly.    Miles  Kacdonell  in  his  later  years  ^ 
lived  at  Point  Fortane,  on  the  Ottawa,  where  he  died  in  1828,  in  the  sixty-second 
year  of  his  age, 

A  letter  by  Lord  Selkirk,  dated  29th  Jnn^,  1811,'2addre8Bed  to  ^Captain 
Macdonell  whilst  he  was  still  at  Tarmonth,  is  of  interest^as  showing  some  of  the 
plaos  entertained  by  His  Lordship.  After  expressing  regret  at  the  delay  in  the 
aetting  oat  of  the  expedition,  which  would  probably  prevent  the  emigrants  from 
reaching  Bed  Biver  that  season,  he  suggests  as  a  last  resource  certain  employment 
tor  them.    His  Lordship  says : 

'<  There  is  an  object  which  the  company  have  much  at  heart,  but  which  they 
have  not  hitherto  had  sufficient  strength  of  hands  to  accomplish,  vis.,  the  erection 
of  a  new  factory  in  place  of  York,  upon  Seal  Islands,  near  the  month  of  the  Nelson 
Biver.  If  your  people  were  employed  in  that  object  for  the  winter,  the  company 
would  be  willing  to  pay  their  wag<M9,  and  perhaps  it  may  be  more  advisable  to  do 
this,  than  to  make  an  abortive  attempt  to  reach  the  interior;  as  bv  this  means  you 
could  set  out  by  the  first  of  the  navigation  in  spring,  and  reach  Ked  Biver  in  the 
best  of  the  season.  After  all,  this  would  be  a  diBagreeable  resource,  as  losing  a 
■eason,  but  it  would  be  better  than  to  run  a  risk  of  being  frozen  up  before  you 
reached  the  point  of  destination. 

*'  If  this  resource  is  to  be  adopted,  you  will  of  course  concert  the  details  with 
Mr.  Auld.  I  believe  I  mentioned  that  I  am  anxious  to  have  the  soundings  of 
Nelson  Biver  taken,  from  Seal  Islands  down  to  the  open  sea.  I  beg  that  while  you 
are  at  Tork,  you  will  try  to  induce  some  of  the  officers  of  the  ships  to  go  and  make 
the  survey.  I  will  pay  a  handsome  premium  to  the  individual  who  acoomplit  hea  it." 


Great  uncertainty  exists  as  to  the  dates  when  various  public  works  were  con- 
fitruoted  in  Canada.    This  arises  largely  from  the  fkct,  that  these  were  executed  by 
the  Imperial  authorities,  and  that  therefore  no  records  exist  in  our  departmentB 
which  can  throw  light  on  the  subject.    In  dealing  with  the  documents  relating  to 
the  Selkirk  settlement  it  was  necessary  to  investigate  some  of  the  contemporary 
events  bearing  upon  the  history  of  Lord  Selkirk's  enterprises.    In  the  course  of 
this  investigation,  a  plan  and  documents  were  found  among  ihelMiUtary  Oarrespon-- 
deuce  (series  0;  in  this  branch,  showing  that  in  1797-8,  the  North- West  Company 
had  built  a  canal  on  the  Canadian  side  oftheSault  Ste.  Marie.    This  canal  bein^ 
<me  of  the  earliest  built  on  this  continent,  I  thought  it  desirable  to  investigate  tbe 
whole  question  of  the  construction  of  the  first  canals  in^  Canada,  the  result  of" 
which  I  now  beg  to  submit. 

The  report  of  the  Conunissioner  of  Public  Works  [for  the  year  ending  30  th 
June,  1867,  being  the  last  report  of  the  old  Province  of  Canada,  contains  a  gener&l 
account  of  the  most  important  public  works  of  Upper^^and  Lower  Canada,  previoua 
to  the  constitutional  change  which  was  about  to  take  place. 

At  page  566  of  this  report,  is  the  following  aocoant  of  certain  of  the  canala,  in^ 
these  words: 


;the 

re  as 

jzcept 

vimber 


ler  from 


le  day  ez»- 

.'  fall  length, 

the  floor  and 

certainly  pass 

0  brought  and 

n ployed,  where, 

D  a  commodioas 

iz  will  pass  with- 

h  avoids  the  Trou, 

.    The  work  at  the 

iaring  the  winter  to 

cssary  for  both  these 

of  about  forty  work- 

vill  be  quite  easy,  yet 

ndeed  are  necessary  at 

transport  to  begin  this 

.  next  week  to  ttie  Long 

and  on  their  return  they 

jQ  the  Cdtean  du  Lac  and 

»  Your  Excellency  visited 

for  want  of  good  workmen 

X  they  shall  1^  attended  to/' 


.  ee  looks,  not  two  as  stated  in 

J.    In  a  letter  to  Lord  George 

,  1780,  giving  an  account  of  the 

iio  improvements  to  navigation^ 


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it  is  stated  that  a  very  complete  oaaal  is  finished  at  the  C6teaa,  by  which  bateauz 
pass  through  three  locks.    (B.  64,  pp.  410-11.) 

On  the  22nd  Aagost,  1*7831  Captain  Twiss  reports  the  progress  of  the  work 
during  the  season  ;in  these  terms: — 

'*  On  Wednesday  morning  I  left  Montreal  and  visited  (sic)  the  progress  of  the 
several  canals,  which  folly  answer  my  expectations,  and  I  can  assure  Toor 
Bzcellency  that  the  whole  will  be  completed  about  the  30th  September,  when  I 
propose  to  discharge  all  the  workmen  employed  there.  In  the  meantime  some- 
little  assistance  will  be  required  from  expert  miners,  and  therefore  I  write  by  this- 
post  to  Lieu^  Hockings  to  direct  him  to  send  here  twosdch  as  soon  as  possible. 

<*  The  canal  at  Mons.  LongueuiFs  mill  I  have  directed  to  be  finished,  so  as  best 
to  answer  the  king's  service,  and,  at  the  same  time,  have  insisted  on  Mons.  Lon- 
gueuil  paying  a  part  of 'the  expenses. 

*<  The  money  received  this  year  at  the  several  locks  is  as  follows  :— 

TheC6teaadu  Lac £127    0    0 

Between  the  Cascades  and  the  Troo 46  15    0 


£U3  15    0 


<<  And  when  the  lock  at  the  Split  fiock  is  finished,  the  toll  upon  each  bateair 
will  be  25  shillings.  !Now  supposing  the  private  trade  only  continues  as  for  two 
years  past,  which  has  been  about  260  batteaux  each  year,  the  sum  received 
annual^  will  amount  to  £325  currency,  which  sum  I  think  cannot  fail  of  paying 
all  persons  necessary  to  be  employed,  as  well  as  all  expenses  for  keeping  the 
whole  in  the  best  repair  possible,  and  whatever  boats  the  king's  service  requires^ 
will  of  course  always  pass  freo,'*  (B.  164,  pp.  453-4.) 

It  is  unnecessary  for  the  present  purpose,  to  follow  the  history  of  thesp  canals 
further,  yet  a  brief  statement  of  the  alterations  made  in  1804,  may  be  useful    As 
already  stated,  Colonel  Mann,  in  his  report  dated  in  Decdmber,  1800,  recommended 
certain  changes  to  be  made  in  the  Canals.    He  proposed  to  enlarge  the  openirg  of 
the  gates  at  the  Ooteau  du  Lac  to  9  feet  6  inches ;  to  give  an  additional  breadth  of 
two  feet  to  the  canals  and  four  feet  to  the  locks  and  to  deepen  the  whole  one  foot 
six  inches.    A  similar  enlargement  was  recommended  for  the  canal  at  the  Split 
Bock.    For  the  canals  at  the  Mill  Bapid  and  Cascades,  however,  owing  to  their  ] 
bad  condition,  to  their  liability  to  damage  from  ice,  and  to  the  consequent  large- 
annual  expense  for  their  maintenance,  he  proposed  the  construction  of  one  oaoal  to 
avoid  both  rapids.    <*  At  about  nine  hundred  yards,"  he  says,  '<  above  the  Cascadest^ 
on  the  stream  leading  to  the  Grand  or  Ottawa  River,  and  at  nearly  the  same 
distance  above  the  Mill  Kapid  on  the  Cataraqui  Biver,  a  neck  of  land  is  formed, 
^hich  presents  a  favourable  situation  for  a  permanent  canal.    The  length  across 
is  fifteen  hundred  feet  in  a  straight  line  on  the  course  which  I  should  propose  the 

canal  to  run At  the  extremities  of  the  section  line  the  waters 

of  the  Cataraqui  or  St  Lawrence  Biver  were  thirteen  feet  eight  inches  higher  than 

those  of  the  Ottawa  Biver. I  propose  to  sink  the  canal  thre» 

feet  below  the  surface  of  the  waters  as  they  were  when  the  level  was  taken,  at 
which  period  they  were  uncommonly  low.    This  will  be  more  than  sufficient  to* 


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ioftt  the  largest  boats  and  ivill  allow  for  a  still  further  decrease  of  the  rivers.  The 
eual  Bhonld  be  ten  feet  wide  and  the  locks  twenty  feet  wide,  and  if  they  are  each 
120  feet  long  will  allow  eix  boats  to  pass  at  a  time.  I  suppose  that  three  looks 
will  be  required,  &o."  The  total  expense,  ho  estimated,  would  be  £2,871 ;  towards 
dflfirayiog  this  he  takes  £600  as  the  annual  amount  received  for  tolls,  the  revenue 
ima  this  source  increuing  steadily,  the  amount  paid  by  the  trade  in  1799  having 
exceeded  that  in  any  previous  year,  and  being  more  than  double  what  it  was  in 
WM.     C^.  38,  pp.  2-7.) 

The  original  plan,  with  profile,  accompanies  the  report  from  which  these  ex- 
timcta  have  been  made.  The  yearly  reports  made  by  the  engineers  of  the  progress 
fit  the  work  and  the  accounts  of  expenditure  by  the  Ck>mmi83ary* General,  show 
tliat  the  work  was  not  completed  till  1805,  till  which  time  the  old  locks  wore  used, 
as  18  proved  by  a  report  dated  24th  April,  1805,  signed  '<  John  By,  Lt  Boyal 
Ingra,'*  which  gives  an  account  of  the  damage  done  during  the  winter  at  the 
Chficades,  Mill  Bapids  and  Split  Bock,  with  an  estimate  of  the  repairs  necessary  to 
enable  bateaux  to  pass  through  during  the  next  season  of  navigation.  On  the  16th 
January,  1804  (endorsed  1805,  which  is  the  correct  date)  Captain  Bruydres,  B.  E., 
^vee  a  detailed  account  of  the  progress  of  the  work  in  the  new  canal  (0.  38,  pp. 
^70)  and  on  the  7th  March  (pp.  72-74)  states  the  expense  already  incurred  to 

have  been £2,521    9    9^ 

Original  estimate 2,881    0    0 

Sum  remaining  to  accomplish  work >«.  £359  10    2f 

Sum  proposed  to  continue  the  work  in   1805  (details 

given) 831  13    9 

Excess £  472    3    6} 

The  additional  expenditure  was  due  to  the  difficulties  encountered  in  the 
loek  cutting.  The  canal  still  exists;  the  masonry,  however,  is  showing  signs  of 
giving  way,  but  the  rock  cutting  appears  to  be  almost  unchanged.  The  gates  are 
BO  longer  on  the  locks,  and  owing  to  their  absence,  the  waters  rushing  through 
fcave  made  a  shoal  at  the  Ottawa  end,  which  impedes  navigation.  Preparatory  to 
improving  the  channel,  a  dam  has  been  built  nearly  mid-way  between  the  extrem* 
itieB  of  the  canal,  to  stop  the  flow  of  water  by  which  the  silting  was  caused.  The 
lemains  of  the  other  canals  are  perfectly  visible. 

The  history  of  the  construction  of  a  canal  on  the  Canadian  side  of  the  Sault  Ste. 
Marie  is  still  more  obscure  than  that  of  the  St.  Lawrence  canals.  The  very  exist- 
ence of  this  canal  has  been  entirely  forgotten.  Being  a  private  undertaking,  there 
arenoiecordsof  theworkin  any  public  department,  British  or  Canadian.    Evi- 


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deDce  on  the  subject  has  been  obtained  solely  from  the  papers  concerning  the 
disputes  between  the  rival  North-West  Gompanies,  and  it  is,  therefore,  necessary 
to  give  an  abstract  of  the  documents  relating  to  their  respective  claims. 

It  has  already  been  stated,  that  in  1*798  the  partners  of  the  North- West  Oom- 
pany  disagreed,  and  a  second  company  was  formed.  In  1799  the  original  North- 
West  Company  applied  for  a  grant  of  land  at  the  Sault  Ste.  Marie  for  a  trading 
post,  an  application  opposed  by  Messrs.  Phyn  Inglis  &  Go.,  the  London  agents  f<Hr 
the  X.  Y.  Company.  The  Duke  of  Portland,  writing  on  the  13th  March,  1800,  to 
Lieut-General  Hunter,  agreed  with  Messrs.  Phyn,  Inglis  &  Co.,  that  the  possession 
by  the  North- West  Company  of  a  tract  of  land  on  the  Falls  of  the  Strait  of  St 
Mary  would  be  highly  injurious  to  others  engaged  in  that  (the  fur)  trade.  Hi» 
Grace  adds :  ''  1  am  strongly  inclined  to  be  of  opinion  that  it  must  be  very  mucb 
for  the  benefit  of  the  ftar  trade,  that  about  four  or  five  leagues,  or  perhaps  the 
whole  of  the  strait  in  question,  should  be  forever  retained  in  the  hands  of  the^ 
Grown*'  (C.  363,  pp.  4  to  6).  In  1802,  the  disputes  between  the  two  companies 
were  increasing  in  virulence.  Messrs.  McTavish,  Frobisher  &  Co ,  on  behalf  of 
the  North- West  Company,  applied  in  April  of  that  year  for  the  sole  use  of  their 
improvements  on  the  north  side  of  the  Sault  Ste.  Marie,  <'  without  giving  sanction 
to  a  monopoly  that  might  improperly  affect  the  interests  of  others"  (C.  363,  p.  10). 
A  quotation  from  their  memorial  will  show  what  these  improvements  were.  After 
setting  out  the  efforts  they  had  made  to  render  the  Indian  trade  free  and  independ- 
ent of  the  American  Gtovemment,  by  exploring  and  opening  communications  with 
the  interior  country  through  British  territory,  Messrs.  McTavish,  Frobisher  k  Oo« 
continue : 

*'That  in  furflierance  of  the  same  view  and  contemplating  the  advantages  of 
a  firee  and  unobstructed  passage  between  the  Lakes  Huron  and  Superior,  ^our 
memorialists,  in  the  year  179*7,  caused  a  proper  survey  to  be  made  on  the  Bntish 
side  of  the  Falls  of  St  Mary;  the  sixth  part  of  the  expenpe  of  which,  amounting  Uy 
about  forty-five  pounds,  was  defrayed  by  the  house  of  Messrs.  Forsyth,  lUchanbon 
&  Co. 

'^That  in  conseqenoe  of  the  report  made  of  the  said  survey,  your  memorialists 
have  since  that  period,  actually  cut  a  road  forty- five  feet  wide  across  the  carryinff- 
place,  and  open^  a  canal,  upwards  of  three  thousand  feet  in  length,  with  a  lock 
which  raises  the  water  nine  feet,  and  have  also  erected  thereon  a  saw-mill^ 
storehouses  and  other  necessary  buildings  for  facilitating  the  navigation  of  said 
canal "  (C.  363,  pp.  8,  9). 

They  then  give  an  account  of  the  efforts  they  had  made  further  to  secure^ 
communication,  by  purchasing  land  from  the  Indians ;  by  improvements  at  Kami- 
nistiquia,  &o. ;  the  great  cost  of  the  canal,  increased  by  annual  interest,  and  the 
charges  for  maintenance,  salaries,  &c.,  as  the  canal  yielded  no  revenue  but  waa^ 
merely  intended  for  facilitating  the  transport  between  the  lakes,  &o.,  entitle  them,, 
they  believe,  to  the  sole  use  of  all  their  improvements,  but  they  represent  further  : 

<'  That  if  Your  Excellency  should  order  the  navigation  of  the  aforesaid  canal 
at  the  Falls  of  Saint  Mary  to  be  laid  open,  Your  BxceUency  will  be  pleased  to  tak» 


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iDto  oonsideratioD  the  great  expense  of  that  efitablifihment,  and  allow  an  adequate 
toll  on  all  property  that  shall  be  carried  through  the  said  canal,  sufficient  to 
iademnify  your  memoriallstB  for  a  jast  proportion  of  the  said  expeose  and  also 
proportionate  to  the  benefit  to  be  derived  from  the  ease  and  security  of  the  said 
iMTigationy  nntil  which  period  yoar  memorialists  must  consider  the  said  canal 
(bat  not  the  other  channels^  or  the  road  on  the  British  side)  as  private  property^ 
and  will  prevent  all  others  benefiting  by  it  "  (0.  363,  p.  10). 

In  a  counter  memorial  signed  by  Messrs.  Forsyth,  Bichardson  &  Co.,  and  by 
Heesrs.  Parker,  Gterrard,  Ogilvy  &  Oo.,  at  Montreal,  on  the  15th  April,  1802,  and  at 
QaebeCy  by  Mr.  John  Mare,  on  the  17th  they  speak  of  the  canal  constructed  by  the 
N.  W.  Co.  as  '^  a  species  of  canal  or  dam,  on  the  lower  end  ot  which  they  (the  N. 
W.  Co.)  have  erected  a  saw  mill  and  which  canal  or  dam  facilitates  the  conveyance 
of  merchandise  and  furs  between  the  said  lakes"  (p.  11)  ;  insist  on  their  right  to 
nake  oae  of  it^  on  payment  of  a  reasonable  compensation,  and  ask  that  a  competent 
,  effioer  be  sent  to  make  a  survey  and  report  on  the  said  canal  or  dam  (p.  12). 

On  the  18th  of  April,  1803,  Messrs.  Forsyth,  Bichardson  &  Co.,  acknowledged 
leoeipt  from  Colonel  Mann,  through  Capt.  Bruy&res,  of  a  letter  informing  them  that 
they  were  to  have  temporary  occupation  of  lots  3  and  4  below  the  creek,  and 
enoloeing  copy  of  the  plan  of  St.  Mary's.  They  complained  also,  that  their 
opponentB  had  been  allowed  to  retain  all  they  originally  asked  for  (p.  29). 

To  make  intelligible  the  plan  accompanying  the  following  letter,  which  showa 
the  creek  but  not  lots  3  and  4  below,  it  is  necessary  to  publish  nearly  the  whole  of 
ike  letter  from  the  same  firm  dated  23rd  December,  1803.  After  explaining  why 
tiiey  had  delayed  writing  immediately  on  the  return  of  Sir  Alexander  Mackenzie 
from  the  Orand  Portage,  and  stating  that  he  and  Mr.  Forsyth  had  sailed  ibr 
London,  by  the  <<  Euretta,**  the  letter  continues  : 

"  On  their  (Sir  Alexander  and  Mr.  Forsyth's)  arrival  at  St.  Mary's  last  springs 
the  ground  intended  by  Capt  Bruydres'  report,  for  the  accommodation  of  ourselvea 
and  associates  in  the  North-West  trade  was  Again  examined,  from  a  desire  to  avoid 
farther  trouble  to  His  Bxcellency ;  but  Nos.  3  and  4  were  still  found  too  distant 
and  nnsuitable  to  our  purposes  except  for  pasture.  To  have  built  stores  there 
would  have  subjected  us  to  a  considerable  additional  length  of  road,  through  much 
worse  ground,  and  a  heavy  expense  in  making  it,  beyond  what  the  line  of  road 
Bttrked  out  by  Lieut  Brioe  ancl  Mr.  DePincier,  the  surveyor  required.  In  oonse* 
qienoe,  it  was  indispensably  necessary  te  decide  upon  the  situation  for  buildings^ 
to  be  out  of  the  power  of  the  Americans,  and  time  did  not  admit  of  previous  com- 
Munication  thereon  with  His  Excellency ;  a  road  was  immediately  begun  as  nearly 
in  the  line  of  that  so  marked  out  as  the  pickets  of  our  opponents  planted  across  it 
would  permit.  That  road,  by  exertion  and  considerable  expense,  was  rendered 
practicable  before  the  close  of  the  season,  and  next  summer  will  be  further 
improved. 

'<  A  situation  upon  a  dry  spot  was  marked  out,  contiguous  to  that  road,  for  a 
honse,  and  a  temporary  one  erected,  also  for  a  temporary  store,  which  will  be 
replaced  by  more  permanent  ones,  and  next  year  a  store  immediately  upon  the 
waterside  will  be  required  to  shelter  goods  as  they  are  disembarked. 

**  We,  therefore,  on  behalf  of  ourselves  and  associates  in  the  North- West  trade» 
to  avoid  farther  dispute  with  the  other  compar  7,  pray  that  His  Excellency  will 
be  pleased  to  give  us,  by  such  instruments  of  writing  as  he  shall  see  fit,  the  tem- 


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porary  occupation  (till  His  Majesty's  aervioe  shall  reqaire  tho  abaodonment) 
baildings  of  150  feet  in  front  on  the  water  side  below  the  Saalt  of  St.  liaiT*^ 
beginniDg  at  tbe  north-east  side  of  the  road,  and  ranning  baok,  parallol  thereto^  i 
far  as  the  bond  of  the  said  road.    There  being  on  the  water  side,  nod  further  oi 
between  onr  opponents  and  us,  not  only  the  line  of  r<>ad  laid  oot  by  Lieut  Brio 
but  tho  breadth  of  the  one  made  by  us  this  year,  there  cannot  be  a  better  lino  < 
division  to  avoid  dispute. 

<'  We  have  no  wish  to  interfere  with  any  other  part  of  the  ground  betwe 
the  road  and  the  creek,  and  we  have  no  objection  to  the  other  company  making  i 
road  of  communication  across  the  said  150  feet,  from  the  portage  road  to  lots  No 
1  and  2,  it  they  wish  it,  at  a  convenient  distanee  behind  the  store  we  mean 
ereet  near  the  water,  therefore  our  occupancy  of  the  space  now  prayed  for  cannc 
incommode  them  in  respect  to  the  pasturage  of  the  residue  of  Jots  Nos.  1  and  ' 
Further  to  avoid  altercation  with  the  other  company,  in  points  not  essential  to 
we  shall  content  ourselves  with  the  road  made  by  us,  and  not  proceed  at  pre 
in  our  claim  to  the  use  of  tbe  canal.  To  render  the  portage  complete  we  f 
have  occasion  for  stores  at  the  upper  end,  and  accordingly  we  further  solicit  a  ^ 
mission  of  occupancy  for  about  half  an  acre  in  superfloiee,  near  to  the  water, 'ba^ 
on  the  other  aide  of  the  road  from  where  the  upper  store  of  the  other  company  f 
built.  To  make  the  whole  more  comprehensible  to  His  Excellency,  we  Iwi 
•enclosed  a  copy  of  the  plan  of  part  of  the  grouod  at  the  Sauit  of  St.  Kary'a,  i 
noted  thereon  what  we  now  pray  for,  which  will  clearly  bbow  that  the  other  < 

Sany  will  have  every  reasooable  accommodation,  with  a  fair  share  round 
uildings,  and  that  we  ask  for  nothing  unreasonable."    (C.  363,  pp.  38  to  40.) 

Oabriel  Franchdre  (Belation  d'un  Voyage ;  Montreal,  1820,  p.  2*76)  states 
on  his  arrival  at  the  east  end  of  Hichipicoton  Bay,  on  the  26th  of  July,  1814, 
met  Captain  HcOargo,  and  the  crew  of  one  of  the  sohooners  of  the  North- We 
Company,  who  had  escaped  from  Sault  Ste.  Marie.  About  150  Americans  in 
mand  of  Major  Holmes  had  attacked  the  post,  pillaged  it  of  every  article  of  Tal« 
belonging  to  the  company  and  to  Mr,  Johnston,  and  set  fire  to  all  the  hon 
stores,  sheds,  &c.  On  the  30th,  he,  with  Mr.  McGillivray  and  others,  went  1 
Sault  Ste.  Marie,  where  they  found  the  ruins  of  the  buildings,  indudiog  the 
mill,  still  smoking,  and  the  schooner  driven  down  to  the  foot  of  the  rapid,  wl 
she  had  burned  to  the  water's  edge.      • 

Seven  years  subsequent  to  that  date  (in  1821)  the  North*  West  Compa&j 
amalgamated  with  the  Hudson's  Bay  Company,  and  new  buildiogs  were  erected.] 
the  Sault.    On  the  1st  March,  1824,  '*  Thomas  Thain,  agent  for  the  Hudson 
Oompauy  in  Canada,"  wrote  to  Colonel  Darling,  military  secretary,  offeriog  ^  1 
enter  into  such  arrangements  for  the  sale  of  the  buildiogs  at  present  occupied  i 
the  servants  of  the  company  at  St.  Mary's  as  may  suit  the  views  of  His  Ezcellenojv' 
(C.363,p.  152.) 

In  the  course  of  the  negotiations  a  plan  of  the  buildings,  &c.,  was  sent, ' 
shows  the  canal,  hut  not  the  lockf  there  being  marked,  however,  a  race  to  tho  i 
mill,  which  it  is  stated  on  the  plan  was  built  in  1821  (C.363,  p.  156). 

The  remains  of  the  canal  are  still  visible.     Mr.  Joseph  Wilson,  Collector  i 
Customs  at  the  Sault,  in  reply  to  inquiries,  reports  that  there  is  a  narrow  ch 
which  if  a  caoal  at  all,  was  only  wide  and  deep  enough  for  bateaux  and  ' 


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That  wassail  that  was  intended  at  the  time  of  oonstractioD,  as  fippears  by  a  report 
made  by  Captain  Brayftres,  dated  10th  September,  1802,  which  states : — 

"  The  landing  is  in  a  bay  immediately  at  the  bottom  of  the  fall  on  the  nearest 
channel  to  the  land  of  the  north  shore.  A  good  wharf  for  boats  is  bailt  at  the  land- 
ing, on  which  a  storehouse,  60  feet  long,  80  feet  wide  is  erected.  The  wharf  is 
planked,  and  pathways  made  and  planked  all  aroand  it.    Oloae  to  the  store  a  look 

•18  oonstrncted  for  boats  and  canoes,  being  38  feet  long,  8  feet  9.  inches  wide.  The 
lower  gate  lets  down  by  a  windlass;  the  npper  has  two  folding  gates  with  a  slaiee. 
The  water  rises  9  feet  in  the  lock.  A  leading  trough  of  timbtir,  framed '  and 
planked,  300  feet  \n  leogth,  8  feet  9  inches  wide,  6  feet  high,  sapported  and  levelled 
on  beams  of  cedar  through  the  swamp  is  constmcted  to  conduct  the  water  from 
the  canal  to  the  look.  A  road  raised  and  planked  12  feet  wide  for  cattle  extends 
the  whole  length  of  the  trough.  The  canal  begins  at  the  head  of  it  which  is  a 
channel  dear^  of  rocks  and  the  projecting  points  excavated  to  admit  the  passage 
of  canoes  and  boats,    this  canal  is  about  2,580  feet  in  length,  with  a  raieed  bridge 

-  or  pathway  of  round  logs  at  the  side  of  it  12  feet  wide  for  oxen  to  track  the  boats. 
About  170  feet  from  the  upper  part  of  the  canal  a  storehouse  is  built  36  feet  long, 
23  feet  wide.  An  excellent  saw  mill  for  two  saws  is  constructed  and  placed  in  a 
line  with  the  lock  parallel  to  it"    (G.  382,  p.  215.) 

In  1851  two  petitions  were  presented  relative  to  the  construction  of  a  canal  on 
the  same  side,  one  on  behalf  of  Angus  D.  McDonell,  of  Toronto,  praying  for  an 
act  of  incorporation  for  the  construction  of  a  ship  canal  around  the  Sault,  the  other 
from  Frederick  Chase  Capreol,  praying  for  a  charter  to  be  granted  to  him  under 
-certain  stipulations  for  a  canal  at  the  Sault  to  connect  Lakes  Superior  and  Huron. 
A  bill  to  incorporate  the  Sault  Ste.  Marie  Oanal  Company,  represented  by  Mr. 
McDonell,  was  introduced  and  passed  the  second  reading,  but  on  the  motion  for  a 
third  reading  on  the  22nd  July,  1851,  Mr.  (afterwards  Sir  Francis)  Hincks  moved 
its  rejection,  which  was  seconded  by  Mr.  LaFontaine  and  carried; 

Next  year  (1852)  another  petition  for  a  charter  was  presented  by  Mr.  Allan 
McBonell,  of  Torooto,  but  by  this  time  the  canal  on  the  American  side  was  began 
by  the  State  of  Michigan  aod  completed  in  1855.  A  previous  attempt  made  l^ 
that  Stale  in  1839  had  been  defeated  by  a  misunderstandiog  between  the  State  and 
the  Federal  Governments. 

Much  of  the  interest  in  the  history  of  these  canals  lies  in  the  fact  that  they 
were  tba  germ  of  the  canal  system  now  in  existence.  The  size  at  different  dates 
m»y  be  compared.  The  dimensions  of  the  first  canals  (1*779-83)  it  is  not  ea^y  to 
determine.  The  proposals  made  by  Colonel  Mann  for  the  canal  to  avoid  the  Cas- 
cades, &e ,  (180M805;  may  be  taken  as  the  measure  of  the  others.  That  at  the 
Odtean  du  Lac,  he  proposed  to  enlarge  by  making  the  opening  of  the  gates  9  feet 
6  f nchee^  to  give  an  additional  breadth  of  2  feet  to  the  canal  and  4  feet  to  the  locks 
and  deepen  the  whole  1  foot  6  inches.   (C.  38,  pp.  1,  &c.) 

The  first  caoal  there  (the  others  appear  to  have  been  smaller)  must,  therefore, 
in  all  probability  have  had  the  followiug  dimensions :  Width  of  lock,  16  feet, 
-width  of  channel,  8  feet ;  depth,  1  foot  6  inches.  There  is  no  information  as  to  the 
ieogth  of  the  lock. 


XXX 


TabnlatiDg  the  figures  aocordiog  to  dateSi  and  taking  throughout  the  gaage  of 
the  Lachine  Oanal  for  the  more  modem  constmotion  (leaying  aside  the  other  St.. 
Lawrence  and  the  Welland  Canals,  to  simplify  the  compfurison)|  the  following  pro- 
gress is  shown  to  this  date. 

Width  of      Width  of  t^^^  Length  of 

Lock.         OhannoL  *^«p«i-  Lock, 

1119-83 16  feet.       8  feet  1*6  feet.  

1801-05 20  do  10  do  3-0  do  120  feeU"^ 

1821-25 20  do  48  do  5-0  do  100  do 

1843-48 45  do  120  do  9-0  do  200  do 

18'74-83 45  do  150  do  14-0  do  2t0  do 

The  sills  on  the  Lachine  Oanal  are  now  adapted  to  14  feet,  except  on  the  two- 
lower  locks,  where  the  depth  on  the  sills  is  18  feet. 

A  "  Journal  '*  of  a  visit  to  the  Falls  of  Niagara,  in  Jaly,  119!,  by  Captain 
Bnys,  of  the  29th  Begiment,  will  be  foand  at  Note  A,  The  original,  now  deposited 
amongst  the  Archives,  was  in  possession  of  his  son  in  New  Zealand,  to  which 
colony  he  had  emigrated  a  nnmber  of  years  ago.  At  the  exhibition  h^ld  in  Phila^ 
delphia,  in  18*76,  Dr.  Selwyn,  Director  of  the  Oeological  Sarvey,  met  ]i£r.  flnjrs, 
who  in  the  coarse  of  conversation  respecting  the  changes  that  had  taken  place  at 
Niagara,  mentioned  that  he  had  his  faither*s  Journal  in  New  Zealand,  which  he 
ofTered  to  send  to  Dr.  Selwyn  on  his  retnrn  home.  Some  time  sabseqnently  the 
Joornal  was  sent,  and  transferred  by  Dr.  Selwyn  to  the  Archives  Branch. 

Owing  to  the  interest  felt  in  the  question  of  the  recession  of  the  Falls,  it  has 
been  decided  to  publish  the  Journal,  together  with  a  wood-cat  of  a  slight  pencil 
aketoh  which  accompanies  it*  It  is  believed  that  the  description  will  be  of  nse  to- 
those  who  may  visit  the  spot,  and  follow  the  roate  taken  by  Captain  Bnys. 

The  whole  respectfhlly  sabmitted. 

DOUGLAS  BRYMNBK, 

Archivist. 
OttXWa,  Slst  December,  1886. 

*  ThiB  length  was  made  to  enable  six  bateaux  to  be  passed  through  at  onee.    The  dates  indi- 
cate the  beginning  and  completion  of  the  works. 


XZZl 


BEPOET  OP  ME.  JOSEPH  MABMBTTB, 

Assistant  Abohxyist. 

Sia, — ^I  have  the  honour  to  sabmit  my  report  on  the  historioal  researohes  whioh^ 
in  pnrsaance  of  yonr  instmotions,  I  am  oontinniDg,  in  Paris,  this  year. 

Having  reached  this  city  on  the  3l8t  July  last,  I  at  once  resamed  the  work  of 
analysing  the  documents  relating  to  the  history  of  Canada  and  Acadia,  preserved  in 
the  Colonial  Archives  of  the  IMpartement  de  la  Marine.  As  in  the  past,  my  task  is^ 
greatly  facilitated  by  the  extreme  kindness  manifested  by  M^  Ga6t,  Directear  des 
Archives  Ooloniales,  who  combines  the  eradition  of  a  paleographer  with  the  ezqoisito 
courtesy  of  an  accomplished  gentleman. 

The  further  I  go  with  the  examination  of  the  vast  collection  of  MSS.  relating  to 
New  France,  preserved  in  the  Archives  of  this  Department,  the  morel  am  impressed 
with  their  richness  and  importance.  Day  by  day  I  find  fresh  evidence  to  show  that 
an  incalculable  amount  of  valuable  matter  relating  to  the  internal  history,  trade, 
industry  and  material  development  of  Canada,  under  French  rule,  has  hitherto 
escaped  the  attention  of  our  historians. 

I  would  point  out  that  among  the  abstracts  flrom  these  documents,  constituting 
the  bulk  of  my  report,  the  series  comnrised  under  the  heading  "  Correspondanoe 
CWndrale^**  had  been  copied,  in  part,  unaer  the  direction  of  M.  Faribault,  in  1853,  but 
<mly  as  far  as  the  end  or  volume  56.  Now,  inasmuch  as  that  series  alone  comprises 
124  volumes,  it  follows  that  the  matter  of  68  volumes  and  two  cartons  is  as  yet 
unknown  in  Canada.  This  is  without  taking  into  account  some  400  volumes  and  car* 
tons,  which  1  shall  have  to  examine  when  1  have  finished  the  ^'Oorrespondanoe 
64n4rale." 

To  give  an  idea  of  the  novelty,  interest  and  importance  of  the  matters  by 
which  I  have  been  struck,  in  that  portion  of  the  correspondence  of  the  Governors 
and  Intendants  of  New  F^nco,  which  1  have  perused  during  the  past  four  months,  I 
beg  to  offer  in  this  preliminary  report,  a  few  quotations  intermingled  with  such 
reflections  as  these  interesting  papers,  as  a  whole,  have  suggested. 

It  was  not  until  the  beginning  of  the  18th  century,  after  the  firm  administration 
of  Frontenac  had  secured  peace  with  the  Iroquois,  conquered  at  last,  that  the  colony 
— op  to  that  time  all  but  restricted  to  the  three  small  towns,  Quebec,  Montreal  and 
Three  Bivers,  and  paralyzed  by  the  terror  resulting  from  the  unceasing  incursions  or 
the  savage  warriors  of  the  Five  Nations — began  really  to  develope  itself.  Under  a 
series  of  able  Intendants,  such  as  the  elder  and  youoger  Baudots,  B&gon,  and  above 
all,  Hocquart,  who  succeeded  each  other  from  lt05  to  1748,  Canada  expanded  day  by 
day  beneath  the  sun  of  civilization  and  progress. 

On  the  banks  of  the  St  Lawrence  tne  primeval  silence  of  the  vast  woods  givea 
idaoe  to  the  sturdy  strokes  of  the  pioneer's  axe.  The  forest  is  cut  down,  aod  cottages. 
Tillages,  and  parishes  spring  up.  The  howling  wilderness  of  yesterday  is  covered 
with  golden  harvests  of  graio,  and  the  hillsides  are  teemiog  with  luxurious  Vege- 
tation. With  a  steady  increasing  number  of  vessels  arriving  from  Europe,  naviga> 
Hon  pushes  its  way  onward  aod  secures  its  empire  over  the  mighty  river.  Science 
maps  out  an  easier  path  across  the  mighty  highway  connecting  France  with  her 
Horth  American  possessions.  And  then,  in  proportion  as  the  colony  derives  its  own 
sabsistence  from  the  soil,  we  fiod  her  sending  to  her  mother  land  and  foreign  couo- 
•  tries  the  wealth  of  her  products.  Her  gigantic  pines  and  oaks  proudly  bear  the 
ilagof  France  to  the  furthest  points  of  the  globe.  Our  resinous  trees  furoish  tar, 
and  rendered  impermeable  therewith  the  ships  built  in  the  infant  city  of  Champlain, 
set  sail  for  the  old  world,  loaded  down  with  the  choice  furs  of  our  wild  animals  and 
flah  oils  from  the  Oulf  of  St  Lawrence. 

And  while  the  sonorous  dome  of  the  great  pines  resounds  with  the  clang  of  the 
St.  Maurice  forges,  beating  out  the  first  ore  extracted  from  Canadian  soil,  the  dying 
moans  of  the  last  of  the  savage  tribes,  struggling  against  French  civilization,  expire 
afiur  off  on  the  plains  of  the  Mississippi^  that  great  artery  which  thereafter  became- 


the  channel  of  a  new  life  between  Loaisiana  and  Canada.  And,  strange  to  say,  we 
find  the  oldest  and  ornelleet  eneoues  of  New  Prance,  the  Iroqaois,  redaoed  by  Froo* 
teoao  some  forty  years  before,  marching  side  by  side  with  oar  militia  and  oar  old 
Indian  allies,  to  hamble  the  pride  of  the  Foxes,  the  Ghickasaws  and  the  Sakis,  an 
enhemeral  fisction  of  whom  we  get  a  momentary  glimpse  amidst  the  misty  swamps 
of  the  soath-west — ^the  last  rampart  of  an  expiring  barbarism. 

By  the  forest  paths  of  the  new  world,  now  become  lessdangeroas,  by  thedevioos 
coarseof  its  rivers  and  inland  seas,  which  had  now  become  more  practicable,  oar 
explorers  and  hardy  bash-rangers  pnshed  forward,  enlarging  the  possessions  of 
Fiance.  And  while  a  chain  of  forts  spring  ap  in  the  valley  of  the  Mississippi  and 
on  the  shores  of  Lake  Ghamplain,  destined  to  bind  Canada  with  Loaisiana  aod 
isolate  the  English  colonies  lining  the  Atlantic  seaboard.  La  Yerendrye,  in  search 
of  the  still  mysterioas  Pacific,  discovers  the  now  fertile  plains  of  the  North-Wost, 
destined  to  be  the  granary  of  Canada  and  perhaps  ere  long  that  of  the  old  Baropean 
•continent 

Bat  this  adventaroas  spirit,  this  incredible  expansion  of  the  little  Franco- 
Canadian  people,  was  not  anacoompanied  with  danger  to  the  life  of  the  colony. 
Enlightened  minds  in  Prance  had  already  become  alarmed  at  this  promatare 
aoattering  ol  fDrces.  The  edits  a^aiost  the  "  coareara  des  bois  "  became  more  and 
more  severe,  and  it  was  foand  necessary  to  gather  the  colonists  into  groaps  and 
oentres.  Thas  on  the  24th  of  Hay,  1728,  De  ICaarepas,  Minister  of  Manne,  writes 
to  Dapais,  then  Intendant  of  Canada :  "  The  policy  of  the  people  of  New  England 
being  to  labonr  at  the  thoroagh  caltivation  of  their  farms  and  to  pash  on  their  settle- 
menu  little  by  little,  when  it  comes  to  a  qaestion  of  removing  to  a  distance  they  will 
not  consent  to  do  so,  becaase  the  expense  wonld  fall  apon  themselves.  «  4c  ♦  ♦ 
The  settlers  of  Now  Praoce  are  of  a  different  mind.  They  always  want  to  pash  on, 
withoat  troabling  themselves  aboat  the  settlement  of  the  interior,  becaase  they  earn 
more  and  are  more  independent  when  they  are  farther  away.  The  resalt  of  this 
difference  in  the  mode  or  proceeding  is,  that  their  colonies  are  more  densely  peopled 
and  better  established  than  oars.*' 

It  we  tarn  aside  from  the  great  lines  of  the  history  of  wars,  inda^try  and  com- 
merce, and  seek  the  more  restricted,  bat  no  less  interesting,  fidd  of  the  social  life, 
domestic  manners  and  character  of  oar  ancestors,  there  is  no  lack  of  new  matter  to 
•  axoite  oar  oaiioaity ;  and  firstly,  we  have  a  striking  portraitare  of  the  Canadians 
by  the  Intendant  Hocqaart,  written  in  1737:— ''The  Canadians,*' he  says,  ''are 
natnrally  tall,  well  made  and  stardy.  Owing  to  the  fact  that  the  indnstrial  arts  are 
not  r«»trioted  by  trade  organixations,  and  that  in  Uie  early  days  of  the  settlement  of 
the  colony  mechanics  were  scarce,  necessity  compelled  them  to  resort  to  mechanical 
indostry  from  generation  to  generation.  All  the  inhabitants  of  the  raral  districts 
are  skilled  in  the  nse  of  the  axe.  They  make  for  themselves  neariy  all  their  fkrm 
implements,  and  baild  their  own  booses  and  bams.  Manv  of  them  are  weavers,  and 
make  coarse  linen  and  doth  they  call '  drogaet^'  with  which  they  clothe  themselves 
and  their  flunilies.  They  love  to  be  distingaished  and  caressed,  and  are  extremely 
sensitive  to  contempt  or  the  smallest  pnnishment  They  are  reserved,  vindictive, 
given  to  drnnkenness,  asiog  lar^^  of  spiritaoas  Uqa<Nrs,  and  have  the  repatation  of 
not  being  tmthfal.  This  description  is  applicable  to  the  greater  namber,  and  more 
especially  to  the  eoantry  peoples  The  townspeople  are  leasyioioas.  They  are  all 
attached  to  their  religion.  There  are  bat  few  criminals.  They  are  flighty  and  self- 
conceited,  and  hence  they  do  not  sacceed  as  they  miffht  in  the  arts,  agricnltare  and 
trade.  To  this  mast  he  added  idleness,  which  is  indaced  by  the  long  and  rigoroas 
winter.  They  are  fond  of  banting,  sailing  and  travelling,  and  have  not  the  coarse, 
rostic  appearance  of  oar  Frencti  peasants.  They  are,  generally  speaking,  docile 
enongh  when  siimalated  by  a  sense  of  honoar  and  jastiy  roled ;  bat  they  are  natnrally 
•refractory.** 

The  writer  afterwards  deals  with  the  nobility,  the  army  and  the  militia.  He 
then  takes  np  agricaltare  and  commerce,  mining,  shipbailding,  Indians  and  mission- 
aries.   In  relation  to  the  edacation  of  men,  he  saya  i^*"  All  the  edacation  received 


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by  the  bods  of  officein  and  gentlemen  amounts  to  extremely  little;  they  are  barely 
able  to  read  and  write ;  they  are  ignorant  of  the  first  elements  of  geofcraphy  and 
history.    It  is  extremely  desirable  that  they  shonld  be  better  instracted." 

Hence  the  superiority  of  Canadian  women,  which  we  find  mentioned  in  the  . 
writings  of  many  travellers  of  the  18th  and  the  early  part  of  the  19th  centuries.  The 
fiu^t  was,  that  in  this  yoang  oommanity  the  military  element  predominated,  and 
yoQtbs  of  good  family  left  school  at  fifteen  in  order  to  enter  themselves  as  cadets  and 
make  their  wav  in  the  army,  most  of  the  noble  families  being  poor.  The  girls,  on 
the  other  hand,  had  ample  leisure  for  a  more  careful  and  extended  education  in  the 
convents  of  Quebec,  Three  Bivers  and  Montreal.  This  is  what  M.  Hocquart  says  of 
Canadian  women  : — ''They  are  keen-witted  and  intelligent,  and  this  gives  them  an 
advantage  over  the  men  in  nearly  every  rank  of  life.  The  peasants  never  undertake 
or  conclude  any  matter  of  importance  without  their  advice  and  approval.  In  many 
oases  the  wives  of  traders  manage  the  business  matters  of  their  husbands,  and  it  is 
extremely  rare  to  fiud  them  addicted  to  play  or  amusement.  The  wive^  of  the  officers 
are  generally  fond  of  dissipation ;  they  often  gather  at  the  houses  of  the  General  and 
Intendant.  As  is  the  case  the  world  over,  they  solicit  favours  for  their  husbands, 
children  and  relatives ;  but  there  is  no  evidence  that  their  influence  has  ever  resulted 
in  acts  of  ir  justice  or  in  anything  prejudicial  to  the  King's  service,  notwithstanding 
that  some  ot  them  are  commonly  credited  with  an  amount  of  influence  which  in 
reality  they  do  not  possess.  They  are  all  fond  of  dress,  and  there  is  no  difference^ 
in  that  respect,  between  the  wife  of  a  petit  bourgeois  and  the  wife  of  a  gentleman  or 
of  an  officer."  * 

The  chronicler  and  the  romance  writer,  eager  for  anecdotes  and  adventures,  will 
also  find  suitable  matter  in  the  escapades  of  lillc.  Andi^  daughter  of  Pierre  Andr^, 
Sieur  De  Leigne,  *<  Lieutenant  G^n^ral,  civil  et  crimioel,"  of  Quebec.  The  frivolous 
conduct  of  this  young  girl,  who  was  somewhat  given  to  fiirtation,  compelled  her 
father  and  MM.  deB^uharnois  and  Hocquart  to  send  her  to  France.  She  was 
accordingly  placed  on  board  the  King's  ship;  but  on  the  following  night,  assisted  by 
two  young  officers  (smitten  doubtless  by  her  charms)  she  made  her  escape,  di^^guised 
as  a  man,  and  succeeded  in  getting  ashore.  On  the  morrow,  however,  weary  of  her 
attire  and  the  difficulties  of  her  position,  she  surrendered  herself  and  took  passage 
Toluntarily  on  '*  La  Eenommde/'  for  France.  But  in  the  following  year  she  returned 
unexpectedly  to  Quebec.  And  we  find  MM.  Beauharnois  and  Hocquart  wriiicgto- 
the  Minister,  4th  October,  1737,  as  follows:  *'Dlle.  Andr^  has  managed  to  return  to 
Canada  and  is  now  with  the  family  of  M.  Lanouiller,  her  brother-in-law.  This  is  a 
saitable  home  for  her,  Mmo.  Lenouiller  being  a  virtuous  and  sensible  woman.  Her 
father  refused  to  receive  her;  but  with  time  all  will  come  right.  The  authors  of  her 
flight  of  last  year,  Sieurs  de  St.  Vincent  the  younger,  and  Duplessis,  were  imprisoned, 
the  former  in  Fort  Chambly  and  the  latter  at  Three  Bivers.  Sieur  de  St.  Vincent 
had  conceived  an  attachment  for  Mile.  Andrd  who  is  sprightly,  clever  and  pretty. 
He  has  been  threatened  with  a  long  term  of  imprisonment  if  he  should  again  aflford 
grounds  for  scandal  in  relation  to  that  young  lady.  The  two  youths  have  been 
sufficiently  punished.  There  is  some  pity  for  the  young  girl's  position.  But  Sieur 
de  St.  Vincent  has  done  his  duty  throughout  in  a  manner  entirely  above  reproach.'^ 

We  get  a  last  glimpse  of  this  gay  young  lady  in  a  joint  letter  of  the  Governor  and 
the  Intendant,  dated  11th  October,  1736 :  <'  Sieur  de  St  Vincent,  the  younger,  and 
Duplessis  have  been  notified  that  His  Majesty  was  pleased  to  declare  the  term  of 
imprisonment  they  had  undergone,  for  aidine  in  the  escape  of  Dlle.  Andrd,  sufficient. 
The  father  of  the  latter  declares  that  he  has  forgiven  her ;  but  he  has  not  consented 
to  receive  her  into  his  house.  She  is  boarding  at  a  farmhouse  in  Beauport ;  time  will 
make  matters  right." 

A  more  fantastical  story  still  is  that  of  Esther  Brandeau,  a  young  Jewess,  who 
arrived  at  Quebec,  in  1738,  disguised  as  a  boy.    Her  sex  having  been  accidentally 

*  These  two  portraita  are  eridentlj  written  hj  Hoeqaart's  own  hand,  as  is  olearlr  established  b^ 
m  eomparison  with  an  aatograph  letter  of  this  Intendant  at  folio  218  of  Tolnme  67  of  Oorremofidanm 


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•discovered,  the  Intendant  pat  her  under  arrest  and  sent  her  to  the  Greneral  Hospital, 
where  she  was  given  her  freedom.  M.  Hooqnart  writes  to  the  Minister  as  follows, 
and  asks  for  instmotions :  "  Since  her  arrival  at  Qaebec  she  has  been  ignite  discreet 
in  her  condact  She  seems  anxious  to  become  a  convert  to  Oatholicism,  bat  dreads 
tibe  arrival  of  some  of  her  relatives." 

The  following  is  the  declaration  made  by  Esther  Brandeac,  dated  15th  September, 
1738:  "  This  day,  before  the  nndersiened,  *  Oommsaaire  de  Marine^  chargi  a  Quibee  dc 
la^poUce  desgena  de  mer^*  appeared  Esther  Brandean,  aged  aboat  twenty  years,  who 
embarked  at  IjaBochelle  as  a  passenger,  dressed  in  boy's  clothes,  under  the  name  of 
Jacques  La  Fargue,  on  the  vessel  '  St  Michel,'  Sieur  de  Salaberry,  commander, 
and  declared  her  name  to  be  Esther  Brandeau,  daughter  of  David  Brandeau,  a  Jew, 
trader,  of  Saint  Esprit,  diocese  of  Daxe,  near  Bavonne,.  and  that  she  is  of  the  Jewish 
religion ;  that  five  years  ago  her  father  and  mother  placed  her  on  a  Datch  vessel. 
Captain  Geoflrov,  in  order  to  send  her  to  Amsterdam  to  one  of  her  aunts  and  to  her 
brother ;  that  the  vessel  having  been  lost  on  the  bar  of  Bayonne,  in  the  moon  of  April 
or  May,  1733,  she  was  happily  brought  safe  to  shore  with  one  of  the  crew,  that  she 
was  received  by  Catherine  Churiau,  a  widow  living  at  Biaris;  that  two  weeks  there- 
after she  started  dressed  as  a  man  for  Bordeaux,  where  she  shipped  as  a  boy,  under  the 
name  of  Pierre  Mansiette,  on  a  vessel  commanded  1^  Oaptain  Bernard,  destined  for 
Nantes ;  that  she  returned  on  the  same  vessel  to  Bordeaux  and  there  shipped  again 
in  the  same  capacity  on  a  Spanish  vessel,  Captain  Antonio,  for  Nantes ;  that  on  reach- 
ing Nantes  she  deserted  and  went  to  Bennes  where  she  took  service  as  a  boy  at  the 
house  of  one  Au^ustin,  a  tailor,  where  she  remained  six  months;  that  from  Bennes 
she  went  to  Clissoy  where  she  took  service  with  the  Becollets  as  a  servant  and  to 
run  messages;  that  she  remained  three  months  in  the  convent  and  left  without  warn- 
ing for  St.  Malo,  where  she  found  shelter  at  the  house  of  a  baker  named  Scruanne; 
that  she  next  went  to  Yitrd  to  get  a  place  there  and  entered  the  service  of  Sr.  de  la 
Chapelle,  an  ex-captain  of  infkntry ;  that  she  left  the  situation  because  her  health 
rendered  her  unable  to  watch  the  said  Sr.  la  Chapelle  who  was  always  sick ;  that 
when  returning  to  Nantes,  and  when  one  league  from  Noisel,  she  was  taken  for 
a  thief  and  confined  in  the  prison  of  Noisel  uoresaid ;  that  she  was  set  free,  after 
twenty-four  hours,  because  it  was  found  that  a  mistake  had  been  made;  that  she  then 
went  to  La  Bochelle,  where  assuming  the  name  of  Jacques  La  Fargue,  she  took  ship- 
ping as  a  passenger  on  the  said  vessel,  <  St.  MicheL' " 

"Upon  which  declaration  we  called  upon  the  said  Esther  Brandeau  to  state  for 
what  reason  she  had  so  consealed  her  sex  during  five  years.  Whereupon  she  said : 
That  when  she  escaped  from  shipwreck  and  reached  Bayonne  she  entered  the  house 
of  Catharine  Churiau,  as  above  stated,  that  the  latter  made  her  eat  pork  and  other 
meats  the  use  whereof  is  forbidden  among  the  Jews,  and  that  she  thereupon  resolved 
not  to  return  any  more  to  her  father  and  mother  in  order  that  she  might  enjoy  the 
same  liberty  as  the  Christians. 

'*  Whereof  we  have  indited  these  presents  as  our  procUverhal.  And  the  said 
Esther  Brandeau  hath  signed  with  us,  on  the  day  and  in  the  year  aforesaid. 

"Collated, 

"  (Signed)     VABIN.*' 

On  referring  to  the  "  Ordrt$  du  Boy  et  DipSches  aux  ChUmies,  Mnutes  des  Leitres^ 
1789,  Amirique^  Colonies,  B.  68,"  I  find  on  fol.  29  of  the  part  intituled  <<  Canada,"  21st 
April,  the  following  answer  from  the  Minister :  ''  I  do  not  know  whether  we  should 
fully  credit  the  declaration  made  by  Esther  Brandeau,  who  went  out  to  Canada  last 

J  ear  disguised  as  a  boy  on  the  vessel '  St.  Michel,'  and  stated  that  she  was  a  Jewess, 
[owever,  that  may  be,  I  have  approved  of  ycur  course  in  placing  her  in  the  General 
Hospital  at  Quebec,  and  I  shall  be  very  glad  to  bear  of  her  conversion.  In  ftirther 
dealing  with  her  you  will  be  guided  by  her  conduct  in  the  colony  and  by  the  infn^ 
mation  to  be  sent  to  you  by  Sr.Pelissier,  Ordonnateur  of  Bayonne,  in  her  regard.** 

On  the  27th  September,  1*739,  M.  Hocquart,  writing  again  to  the  Minister,  says: 
^  M.  Pelifisier,  whom  I  had  informed  as  to  the  adventures  of  Esther  Brandeau,  a  young 


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Jewess  who  came  to  this  conntry  last  year,  writes  to  say  that  she  may  be  the 
Uleffitimate  child  of  David  Brandeaa,  a  Jew  of  Bayonnei  who  told  him  that  he  had 
fiiili  eight  children  at  home  and  that  the  other  four  children  were  dead.    I  have  again 

Jnestioned  the  girl ;  in  order  to  get  at  the  truth,  I  send  to  H.  de  Eostan  the  statement 
ie  has  made  to  me  as  to  certain  matters  relating  to  her  family.  She  is  so  flighty  that 
she  has  been  nnable  to  settle  down  at  the  General  Hospital  or  at  any  of  the  several 
private  houses  where  I  had  her  placed.  The  turnkey  of  the  prison  is  the  last  who  has 
nad  her  in  charge  and  has  given  her  a  home.  Her  conduct  has  not  been  absolu^tely 
bad,  but  her  character  is  fickle  and  she  is  at  one  time  docile  and  at  another  rebellious 
-under  the  instructions  kindly  given  her  by  zealous  ecclesiastics.  Nothing  is  left  me 
4mt  to  send  her  back.  Sieur  Dtfargue,  master  of  the  vessel '  Le  Comte  de  Matignon/ 
is  to  take  charge  of  her  and  deliver  her  o^er  to  U.  de  Belamy." 

There  is  no  further  mention  of  the  adventures  of  Mile,  ifsther  Brandeau. 
As  a  last  instance  illustrating  manners  in  the  18th  century,  I  may  mention  the 
petition  of  Jacques  Francois  De  Bouchel,  Sieur  D*Orval,  (*)  eent  to  the  Minister  in 
lt35.  His  petition  sets  forth  that,  having  had  the  misfortune  of  losing  his  father  in 
lt30,  he  was  in  hopes  of  succeeding  him  as  "  Lieutenant  OMral  des  Eaux  et  Farits '' 
of  the  Duchy  of  Yalois— an  hereditary  office  in  his  family — when  his  mother  and 
younger  brothers  made  him-sell  it,  promising  him  that  the  Due  des  Gesore  would 
give  him  a  lieutenancy  of  infant]^.  Far  from  that,  he  says,  he  was  arrested  and 
taken  to  the  Citadelle  do  Guise  at  Chateau  Thierry,  whence  he  was  removed  in  a 
chidn  gang  to  the  Islands.  He  was  then  sent  to  danada  and  there  left  by  his  family  . 
entirely  wiUiout  resource  ^f).  He  concludes  by  asking  for  his  recall  to  France,  a 
pension  ol  500  livres,  and  his  effects  withheld  by  his  relatives^ 

But  to  make  an  end  of  these  piquant  tales,  which,  trifling  though  they  may  appear 
at  a  first  glance,  enable  the  chronicler  and  romance  writer  to  give  a  faithful  picture 
of  past  times,  I  have  reserved  for  the  last  the  quotation  of  documents  of  a  character 
highly  important  just  now  when  a  great  company  is  suing  tiie  Province  of  Quebec 
for  the  propertv  of  the  Seigniory  of  Mingan. 

It  is  notable  that  in  1661  the  Oompagnie  Des  Indes  Occidentales  conceded  the 
property  of  the  Seignory  of  Mingan  to  or.  Brissot  de  la  Bividre,  who  began  to  set 
up  fishing  establishments.    But  the  deed  of  ^rant  having  been  destroyed  at  the  bum- 


Tadonsac,  and  asked  that  it  be  reunited  thereto.  In  order  to  obviate  all  controversy, 
the  Bissot  heirs  abandoned  the  land  claimed  by  the  Fermier  of  the  Domain,  but 
demanded  a  decree  confirming  their  title  "  to  the  property,  possession  and  enjoyment 
of  the  land  remaining  to  them  out  of  the  tract  included  in  the  concession  made  to 
Francois  Bissot,  the  elder."  Their  petition,  dated  in  lt38,  is  to  be  found  in  Yoh  59, 
under  date  of  1733  (st>)  with  other  documents  relating  to  this  Seignory,  on  folios 
285  to  317. 

On  the  other  hand,  Sr.  Jacques  de  Lafontaine,  who  had  married  a  Dlle  Bissot 
was  also  at  the  same  period  in  difficulty  with  his  co-heirs,  amongst  others  the  widow 
Jolliet,  who  complained  to  the  Minister  in  1735  (See  below  abstracts  of  '<  Oorreepond- 
aooe  GJ^ndrale,  YoL  63)  that  Sr.  de  Lafontaine  ''wanted  to  appropriate  all  the  profits 
of  the  post  of  MinMn  and  the  Island  of  Anticosti."  Besides  that  part  of  the  Seigniory 
of  Mininn  to  whicn  he  was  entitled  as  an  heir  to  the  Bissot  Estate,  he  had  secured  for 
himself  but  for  his  life  onljr,  a  grant  of  land  on  the  north  shore  of  the  St.  Lawrenoe. 
27ow,  at  the  period  with  which  we  are  dealing,  Lafontaine  asked  that  the  grants  made 
to  himself  might  be  changed  to  a  grant  in  perpetuity*  In  view  of  these  fiusts  and  of  the 
difficulties  which  had  arisen  amongst  the  Bissot  heirs,  de  Maurepas,  then  Minister 

(*)  BieTur  lyOrTal  Is  a  ^pe  of  the  manr  fonf  of  gool  familief  who  were  stnt  by  their  pareats  to 
Oanada,  In  order  to  dirert  them  from  the  nery  pauioni  of  yoath,  at  may  be  leea  from  the  oorrespoii« 
denee  of  the  Fr each  GoTemors  and  Intendants. 

(t)  We  often  ind  the  Qoremor  and  the  Intendant  complaining  that  there  are  too  many  youths  la 
the  lame  position  and  a  burthen  on  the  Oolony. 


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of  Marine,  answered  (by  three  letters  which  I  shall  now  give)  in  a  manner  amounting 
it  woald  seem  almost  to  Ufi^yf/i  de  nan  recevcir  in  relationd  to  the  property  of  the  grants 
in  dispute.  These  answers  from  the  Minister  are  to  be  foand  in  the  series  intituled  : 
Ordres  du  R^y  et  Oorrespondance  Mimst^ieUe,  Minutes  des  Lettres,  1738^  AnUrique^ 
OoUmiet,  1738,  B.  66. 

"Ybrsaillss,  9th  April,  1738. 
«<To  MM,  DiBiAUHAaKOXB  and  Hooquabt. 

<<  GsNTLiMBN,— Franyois  Bissot,  son  and  heir  of  Francois  Bissot  de  la  BiviAre,  in 
his  own  name  and  in  behalf  of  the  other  co-heirs  of  bis  father,  represents  that  in 
1661  la  Compsgnie  des  Indes  Ocoidentales  conceded  to  his  late  father  a  tract  of  land 
called  LMIe-auz  (Eafo,  on  the  north  shore  of  the  St.  Lawrence  below  Tadonsac,  near 
Monts  Pelte,  with  the  right,  to  hunt  and  to  establish  on  the  mainland,  from  Ue-auz* 
CKq6  to  Sept  lies  and  in  Grande  Ance,  extending  towards  the  Esquimaux,  sedentary 
fisheries  ft>r  seal,  whale  and  porpoise,  at  an  annual  rental  of  2  winter  seal  or  10- 
*  Uorts  tcmmois.' 

**  That  in  truth,  the  deed  of  grsnt  having  been  destroyed  in  the  fire  which  occurred 
al  Qaebcc,  ho  Is  not  in  a  position  to  produce  it ;  but  that  the  said  deed  is  set  out  in 
aaoUier  *  Acte  de  Poy  et  Hommage'  made  by  Bissot  the  elder,  for  the  land  granted 
o«  tbe  I  lib  February,  166c5.  That  the  said  Francois  Bissot  and  after  him  Frai)90i» 
Itisfint  bis  son,  have  always  lived  on  the  said  grant. 

**Tbat  the  hooaes  and  establishments  thereon  erected  by  them  having  been  burnt 
there  several  times  by  the  Bnglisb,  they  rebuilt  them  each  time.  That  in  17i2,  tlie 
funnier  of  the  Domain  claiming  that  lle-auz  (Eafo,  as  hu*  as  the  river  Moisy,  formed 
pwt  of  the  Domain  of  Tadousao,  asked  that  it  be  reunited  thereto  and  for  payment 
of  arrcttrs  of  rental  due  by  the  Bissot  heirs.  ^ 

**  That  in  order  to  obviate  all  controversy,  the  said  heirs  abandoned  the  trmet 
T^*TW*^  by  the  Fermier  of  the  Domain,  and  prayed  for  a  confirmation  of  the  remain- 
4ar  of  the  land  comprised  in  the  concession  to  Bissot  the  elder. 

**  That  on  the  13th  May,  1733,  M.  Hocquart  issued  an  ordioanoe  whereby  in  view 
«f  the  ahuMiooM«Bi  by  the  said  heirs  of  the  land  in  question,  they  were  discharged 
the  amn  of  rental,  and  as  to  the  confirmation  of  the  remaining  land  they 
•  referred  :o  His  Majesty  for  a  decision. 

•-  U^^dcr  theea  drcuastances  8r.  Bissot  has  prayed  that  in  order  to  seenre  hia 
li^a  aci  thoee  ok  hia  co-heirs,  they  be  granted  letters  confirming  them  in  tho  pro- 
t'jues^ioo  and  enjoyment  of  the  land  remaining  to  them  ont  of  thatoompnaed 
•jc  rraat  sjide  to  Francois  B:8BOt  de  la  Kvi^re,  their  mmtkem'. 

--  To«  wi  J  be  good  eaoogh  to  verify  the  facts  he  has  alleired  ard  tnlbim  me  of 

f«ik.i  ci  yew  inqniiy,  and  give  me  your  advice  as  to  the  reqneet  made  by  him, 
a«c  i  BST  pLMcm  Hjs  Majesty  in  a  poeition  to  decide  as  he  may  think  proper. 

^  If  jtmj^^^  it  to  bo  right  to  grant  the  confirmation  asked  Ibr  yon  will  be 


f  u  %  r  *•  ■•  a  clear  dascripUon  of  the  lands  it  will  be  proper  to  indnde  therein. 

"1  be  care*" 


te  a  '^  -a^^^^y  y^=«  ^*^  ^  asake  in  this  matter  yoa  will  be  oardhl  not  So  propose 
wr^^t  'J  a  BA^nro  to  pre>d>oe  the  domain  of  His  Majesty.* 

«Yo«r  obedient  Merruv 

-(Sot«g»ed)(*) 
Znoiiamm  ^  MJL  TTaaihiisris  and  Hooqnait.* 


^  TsnaaiLua.  Hat  Annl,  IfSt. 

T^-«r  3etten  «tf  3id  and  Mi  Jm.  of  1m  jnsr. 
una  «Kpla;4bi)C!«ks  yon  sent  «e  as  %» the  af^Sosttion  of <tha 
ooft£rming  him  and  the  <^<fcer  ns  htiis  af  hasftAer 
of  the  St.  Lkvtvms^  aTis^  to  ha;v» 


xxxvn 


heeo  ^Dted  bjLaCompagiiie  des  Indes  OooideBtaleB,  in  1661,  to  his  father,  althoaffh 
the  BiBSOt  heirs  are  not  now  in  a  position  to  represent  the  conoession  of  the  said 
land,  nevertheless,  ioasmuch  as  it  appears  from  the  extract  from  the  land  roll  of 
Uie  said  Company  that  Sr.  BisBOt  the  elder  had  derived  the  said  land  as  a  seigniory 
from  the  said  Company,  that  the  deed  of  grant  which  had  been  sent  to  him  is  inserted 
in  the  said  extract,  and  that  moreover,  the  said  Bissot  and  his  sncoessors  established 
a  post  and  have  carried  on  trade  and  banting  and  fishing  thereupon,  withoat  any 
trouble,  over  some  160  leagues  of  coast,  it  is  right  to  consider  all  these  circumstances 
and  they  would  have  induced  me  to  advise  the  kin^  to  confirm  the  Bissot  heirs  in 
the  possession  of  part  of  the  said  extent  of  coast ;  but  in  view  of  what  you  have 
stated  as  to  the  present  circumstancea  of  that  fkmily,  and  as  to  the  controversies  to 
which  such  confirmation  might  give  occasion,  I  have  adopted  the  course  suggested 
by  yon,  of  suspending  any  settlement  in  this  matter,  and  have  merely  induced  Mia 
Majesty  to  consent  that  the  heirs  may  hold  the  extent  of  coast  specified  in  your  letter, 
from  the  boundary  of  the  Domain  of  Tadousac  down  the  river  as  far  as  the  boundary 
of  the  concession  of  8r.  Lafontaine,  with  such  a  depth  as  you  may  appoint,  His 
Majesty  being  prepared  to  abide  by  your  action  in  that  behal£  Nevertheless,  it  is 
not  his  intention  to  leave  this  matter  undecided.  £Ks  wish  is  that  you  should  strivo 
to  bring:  the  Bissot  heirs  to  a  settlement  of  this  matter  amongst  themselves,  that 
you  should  then  inquire  whether  it  bo  advisable  to  let  them  retain  the  same  extent 
of  land,  or  to  reduce  their  holding  in  order  to  settle  other  grantees,  should  any  such 
appear ;  and  that  you  should  find  means  of  suggesting  some  arrangement  which, 
while  securing  the  rights  of  the  heirp,  may  oooSbine  justice  to  them  wiUi  the  general 
good  of  the  colony.  I  beg  that  you  will  proceed  to  effect  this  settlement  as  soon  aa 
possible  and  enable  me  to  report  to  His  Majesty  thereupon." 

To  the  same  of  the  same  date. 

"  GxNTLimN, — I  have  received  your  letters  of  the  Ibt  and  10th  Oct|  and  papers 
enclosed  therewith. 

« I  have  considered  the  representations  made  by  S,  de  la  Fontaine  in  relation 
to  the  grant  you  sent  him  for  the  north  shore  of  the  St.  Lawrence,  for  fishing  and 
seal-hunting  there  during  9  yearH,  and  I  find  that  in  place  of  the  confirmation  of  this 
grant  for  his  lifetime,  which  ho  firpt  a^kod  for,  he  now  requests  that  it  be  confirmed 
purely  and  simply  in  perpetuity  to  himself,  his  heirs  and  assigns.  The  king  has  not 
thought  proper  to  grant  such  oonfirmation ;  and  it  is  evident  from  the  controversies 
now  occasioned  by  former  grants  of  this  kind,  that  it  is  not  expedient  to  make  them, 
without  full  consideration.  Sr.  de  la  Fontaine  can,  nevertheless,  still  carry  on  his 
work  with  all  the  care  which  you  say  ho  has  exhibited  up  to  the  present ;  and  when 
the  9  years  of  his  grant  shall  have  expired,  His  Majesty  will  decide  to  give  him  a 
new  one,  should  he  bo  found  to  have  de^erved  it ;  and,  moreover,  in  the  event  of  his 
death,  His  Majesty  would,  in  behalf  of  the  family,  take  into  account  any  establish* 
ments  he  may  have  created. 

**  As  to  his  request  that  th^  islands,  islets  and  beach  adjacent  to  his  grant  should 
be  included  therein,  I  was  quite  convinced  that  you  had  some  reason  for  not  including 
them,  and  the  contention  ot  the  JoUiet  heirs  was  a  sufficient  one  for  that.  It  is  right 
to  maintain  the  heirs  in  the  enjoyment  of  the  islands,  since  they  hold  a  title  to  them 
and  have  always  resorted  to  them;  but,  on  the  other  hand,  a  simple  right  to  establish 
fisheries  on  the  islands  must  not,  as  you  say,  prevent  sedentary  establishments  on  the 
mainland,  which  cannot  be  worked  withoat  the  help  of  the  said  islands.  Under  the 
circumstances,  His  Majesty  approves  of  your  suggestions  to  maintain  the  Jolliet  heirs 
in  the  possession  of  the  said  islands,  and  to  bind  Uiem  at  the  same  time  to  give  to 
parties  who  hold,  or  who  may  hereafter  hold,  concessions  on  Uie  mainland,  such  of 
the  said  islands  as  ihey  may  require  for  the  establishment  of  their  sedentary  fisheries, 
in  consideration  of  the  payment  of  20,  30  and  up  to  50  (livres)  for  each  league  in 
extent  of  the  said  islands,  reserving,  nevertheless,  to  the  proprietors  the  right  ot 
hunting  seal  with  the  gun  on  all  the  islands,  in  common  with  the  etmeeuioimaires, 
126--n 


zxxnu 


after  the  expiration  of  the  time  for  sedentary  fishing.  Ton  might  iasne  an  order 
respecting  these  natters  and  making  every  possible  provision  requisite  to  prevent 
diq[>ates  between  the  proprietors  and  the  coHcessicnnairei.*' 

I  have  songht  in  vain  in  the  subsequent  volumes  of  the  '<  Ordres  du  Boy,  ftc^  Ao.,** 
for  anything  showing^  that  the  kiog  ever  confirmed  the  parties  in  question  in  the 
property  they  claimed :  I  have  found  nothing  up  to  the  present.  It  may,  therefore, 
pernaps  be  concluded  tiiat  delays  having  occurred  after  1739  and  the  seven  yean 
war  intervening — and  then  the  cession  of  Canada  to  Bngland — ^the  question  of  the 
confirmation  of  the  title  of  the  Bissot  heirs  to  Mingan  of  necessity  remained  unsolved. 

I  now  close  m^  brief  survey  of  the  document^  replete  with  interest  for  Canada, 
even  from  a  material  point  of  view,  which  I  have  found  in  the  ''  Archives  Coloniales 
de  la  Marine,''  and  I  strongly  recommend  that  they  may  be  copied  with  as  little 
delay  as  possible. 

I  have  the  honour  to  be,  Sb, 

Your  obedient  servant, 

JOSEPH  MABMBTTB, 

AstistasU  Archivists 
Pabis,  9th  December,  1888. 


iz 


SYNOPSIS  OF  MANUSOEIPT  DOOUMBNTS  BELATIN^G  TO 
CANADA  PKB3BRVED  IN  THE  COLONIAL  AEOHIVBS 
OF  THE  ICINISTERE  DK  LA  MABINE. 

(fiantinued.) 

<<  Canada— CoBRBBPONDAHOB  6f  NiaALB." 

nio. 

YoLUMB  31. — M,  D%  Yaudrbuil,  Goybbnob  Gbnbbal,  H.  Baudot, 

Intbndant. 


ItlO. 

JbB6 

Q«ebee. 


October  16^ 
Qttebee. 


OetobvSl 
KoTember  9, 


1T09(«^). 


mo. 


QMbee. 


mi  («tfe). 
1*1 


mo. 


11. 


0.  U. 

Letter  from  M.  de  Yaadrenil  to  the  MiDister  as  to  tbe  Btate  of  the 
colony  and  tbe  attacks  to  which  it  is  exposed  on  the  part  of  the 
Anglish.    Foi.  3.    5  me4inm  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Do  Yaadreoil  lo  Minister.  He  defends  himself  against  the  charges 
made  against  him,  especially  as  to  the  Had^on's  Bay  expedition  and 
Siear  do  Manteht  Deals  with  the  trade  in  spiritooos  liqaors.  Diffi. 
oolties  between  Comeaa  and  YiUenonvelle.  Earnest  desire  of  the 
Governor  to  liv^  on  good  terms  with  Baudot  the  Intendant.  Fol.  7« 
14  medium  pa^es,  say  10  pp. 

De  Yandrenil  and  Bandot  to  the  Minister.  They  inform  him  of 
the  loss  of  "La  Bellone."  Becommend  Siear  de  Loavigny  for 
commander  at  Michillimakinac  Too  many  horses  in  tbe  colony. 
List  of  the  troops.  English  Catholics  in  the  conn  try*  Medals  for 
the  Indians.  Zeal  of  the  Sienrs  de  Longueuil  and  de  Joncaire.  Bela- 
lions  with  the  Indians.  Stone  fort  to  be  constracted  at  Chambly. 
Commerce.  The  Iroqnois  aeeking^  vengeance  for  the  death  of  twa 
of  their  people,  &o     Fol.  16.    43^  medinm  pages,  say  about  30  pp. 

De  Yaudreuil  to  the  Minister.  Attack  and  retreat  of  the  enemy. 
The  Onontagu^  and  the  Agniers  are  faithful  The  Iroquois  demand 
thesurrender  of  the  murderers  of  their  two  people.  News  from 
Boston ;  the  English  subsidizing  the  Iroquois  against  the  colony.. 
Importance  of  the  post  of  Chambly.  Detroit.  Applicatioos  lor 
officers'  commissions.    Fol.  39.  46  medium  pages,  say  about  32  pp. 

Mem.,  unsigned.  Marquise  de  Yaudreuil  to  Comte  de  Pontchar* 
train.  Success  of  negotiations  with  the  Onnontagds  and  Sonnon* 
touans.  Labourers  needed  in  the  colony.  The  excessive  number  of 
horses  prevents  the  young  men  from  using  snowshoes  as  in  the 
past.    Fol.  67.  T  pp. 

Copy  of  letter  firom  de  Bouville  and  de  Laperriere  respecting 
their  expedition  to  the  river  ''  Pinitigout"  against  "  lee  d^couvrenrs 
Anfflais."    Fol.  106.  5  medium  pages,  sav  4  pp.. 

Kxamination  of  Geroc  Troul  (7)  a  Dtitchman  from  Orange,  a  bam 
labourer.    FoL  110.    4^  medium  pages,  say  3  pp. 

De  Yaudreuil  to  Nioolson.  Begrets  the  petty  war  between  the 
inbalBtanta  of  neighbouring  colonies ;  it  would  long  since  have  ceased 
had  his  fair  proposals  been  accepted.  De  Bouville  and  Dnpuis  are 
appointed  to  settle  the  matter  of  the  English  prisoners.  Hia 
high  opinion  of  Bvington  who'  was  sent  by  Dudley.  Fol.  121. 
10  medium  pAgos,  say  9  pp. 

DoYaudreuu  to  Dudley,  Governor  of  Boston.  Exchange  of  pris- 
onera.  Has  advanced  the  money  asked  for  to  Bvington,  to  Capleton 
and  to  Scheldine,  &c.    FoL  126.    6^  medium  pages,  say         6}  pp. 

Letter  firom  Nicolson  to  Yaudreuil.  Taklne  of  Port  Boyal  and 
adjacent  country  by  the  English.  Hopes  de  Yaudreuil  will  do  his 
utmost  to  prevent  the  Indians  firom  committing  their  usual  cruelties 


12»-]>| 


1711. 
^ctobar  14, 

1711  (n'tf). 
September  7, 
Basin  of 
Ifines. 


1710. 

TenaiUei. 

October  29, 
Quebec. 


October  18, 
Quebec 


October  3 
and  10, 
Montreal. 

January  16, 


Norember  3, 
<}iiebec 


He  himself  will  treat  priBonera  with  all  possible  lenieoey.  FdL  129. 
5^  mediam  paffes,  Bay  4  pp. 

Nicolson  to  vaadresiL  To  fnrnifih  Sienr  Jean  L'Bviogton*  all 
the  money  he  may  require. 

Pdre  BoDaventnre,  Beoollet  missionary  at  the  Minea,  to  do  Yas- 
dreatl.  *'  The  settlers  have  oome  to  an  understanding  with  the 
Eoglisb,  who  have  promised  to  leave  them  nndistorbed.  fOiey  r^ 
main,  nevertheless,  devoted  to  France.  MIL  de  St.  Oastin  and 
Clignanooart  return  to  Canada."    FoL  136.  S  pp» 

Census  of  Detroit  de  Pontchartrain,    Fol.  160.  2  ppw 

Do  Pontchartrain  to  Baudot.    FoL  161,  3|,  say  4^  pp. 

De  Samezay  to  Minister.  Begrets  loss  o(  his  last  letter  in  tha 
capture  of  '*  La  Be  Hone."  Defends  himpeif  against  ohargea  made 
agftiost  him.  Construction  of  Fort  Chambly.  The  English  prepaid 
ing  to  attack  the  colony.  Preparations  for  defence.  Asks  for  ad- 
vancement lor  his  children  and  agratnity  for  himself.  Fol.  167.  6  pp. 

D'Aigremont  to  Minister.  Matters  at  Forts  Frontenac  and  Detroit. 
Dissimulation  of  Lamothe.  Trading  libensea.  0(mrewr$  des  Ms. 
Commends  d'Argenteuil,  de  Lignery  and  de  la  None  to  the 
kirdncBsof  the  Minister.  Michillimakinaa  Difficulties  between 
the  Governor  and  d'Edcbambault.  De  Longuenil  and  the  froqnois. 
Fol.  172.     lb'  medium  pages,  say  12  pp. 

D*Aillebout  d'Argenteuil  to  the  Minister,  Thanks  himfor  graa^ 
ing  him  a  company.  Gives  aooonnt  of  his  mission  to  Sanlt  Sainla 
Mario  and  Micbillimakinac.    Fol.  185.    7}  large  pages,  say      9  pp. 

Mem.  on  stave  of  colony  of  Canada  in  Novembc^,  1709.  FoL  190. 
4  large  pages,  say  5  pp. 

Monseignat  to  Minister.  Estate  of  Marquis  of  Orisasyy  deceaaed. 
Fol.  194.  S  pp^ 

Kecord  intituled  **Lettre$  am  net :  trawnl  avee  le  MimstreJ*  Memo- 
rials, placets  and  claims  of  certain  individuals,  with  the  Miniater'a 
instructions  thereupon.  Contains  curious  details.  From  fol.  197  to 
259,  say  80  ppw 

Sundry  memoirs  respecting  the  administration  and  aflbdrs  of  l^a 
Compagnie  dn  Canada.   From  FoL  262  to  end  of  volume,  say  65  pp. 

End  or  Yol.  31. 


Kodate. 


<*  Canada— CoRRisPONDAMOi  GtNtaALi," 

1711. 

Vol.  32.— M.  di  VAUDBstnL,  Govcrnor  Gsniral,  M.  Baudot, 

Intindant. 

ail. 

Baudot  and  d'Aigremont  to  the  Minister.  Pending  M.  Beg(m*a 
arrival,  Baudot  has  surrendered  his  powers  into  the  hands  oft 
d'Aigremont.  Exorbitant  claims  of  Subercasee.  Discoveiry  of  a 
lead  mine  in  the  Seigniory  of  Yarennes.  Commerce.  AiGabrs  of  the 
company.  Matteni  relating  to  several  individuals.  FoL  10.  t4 
medium  pages,  say  M  pp 


*Thit  name  is  written  three  difforeat  ways  in  theie  papers. 


xU 


mi. 

Qaebee. 


October  36^ 
QMbec 

V«f«Bb6r8, 
QiMbeo. 


iia^ 

J»e6, 

Oetobw  23, 
StptmberS, 


VoTenber  1, 
Montreal. 


September  4, 
ImtreAL 


October  3U 
QiMb6c. 

Borember  3, 

October  19, 
QiMbec 


October  39^ 
Qaebec 


VodiOe. 


De  Yandrenil  to  the  Minister.  Details  as  to  tbe  taking  of  Port 
Boyal  by  the  English,  who  are,  it  is  said,  about  to  attack  ns. 
Qaebec.  M.  de  St.  Oastin.  Necessity  of  retaining  the  friendship 
of  the  Iroqnois.    Fol.  24, 15  pages,  say  12  pp. 

'<  List  of  oiBcers  now  in  France."    Fol.  40.  .  1  p. 

DeYandrenil  to  the  Minister.  As  to  measures  adopted  against 
the  invasion  of  the  country  by  the  Bnglish.   Fol.  41.    Abont  40  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Betreat  of  tbe  English.  Difflf^olty  between  La- 
mothe  Cadillac  and  Laforest.  Drawbackn  resolting  from  trading 
licenses  granted*  Situation  of  Acadia.  Tr^rier  de  la  ^Carine  to 
beordered  to  pay  certain  bills  of  ezchan^^o.  Application  for  arms 
and  am  monition.  Good  condnctof  Siear  Daplessis.  Changes  amongst 
the  officers.  The  Englibh  in  consternation  at  their  repalse.  From 
Fol.  65  to  81.  36  pp. 

Mem.  of  de  Yandreail  to  serve  as  instrnctionn  to  officers  and  voy- 
agenrs  appointed  to  bring  down  Indians  from  the  apper  conntries 
to  Montreal.    Fol.  B:2.    20  mediam  pages,  say  18  pp.. 

De  Yaadrenil  to  Dadley.  Begrets  not  having  been  able  to  sign 
the  articles  respecting  all  Kngiish  prisoner^y  the  demand  formulated 
not  being  reasonable.  Some  of  the  prisoners  do  not  wish  to  return, 
among  others  Miss  Wheelwright.  Will  send  back  tho^e  he  can 
control.    Fol.  94.    5  medium  pages,  say  4  pp. 

<<Copi6  de  la  deliberation  de  la  Compagnie  de  la  Colonic.** 
(Minates  of  proceedings  of  company.)    Fol.  97.  2}  pp. 

Letter  from  Pdre  Felix,  missionary  at  Minas.  The  Bnglish  have 
treated  the  Acadians  with  mach  hnroanity.  Misery  of  the  latter.. 
Noble  condact  of  Clignanc  art  during  the  siege.  Baron  de  8t». 
Castin  reaches  Quebec.  **  Se  will  ever  keep  alive  among  the^ 
people  the  fidelity  they  owe  to  the  King  of  France."    Fol.  99.    3  pp. 

Do  Eamczay,  Commandant  at  Montreal,  to  M.  de  Yaudreuu, 
res p'^cting  officers  he  had  sent  to  explore  the  vicinity  of  Lake 
ChampUin,  in  1709.  BepeU  ohar^j^es  made  against  him.  His 
action  on  learning  the  arrival  of  the  Engli'^h  in  the  colony.    Asb 

C emotion  for  hU  second  son,  the  first  having  been  killed,  the  year 
fore,  in  an  expedition  to  Brazil.    Fol.  107.  13  pp. 

Mem.  of  de  Bamecay  to  de  Vaudreuil  i  expecting  de  Longneuil's. 
design  to  prepare  an  ambuscade  for  the  enemy  at  He  aux  Testes. 
Fol.  113.  2 J  pp. 

De  Louvigny  to  Minister,    Military  condition  of  colony.    Fol.  ' 
115.  3  pp. 

Sieur  du  Mesny  Nord,  Captain,  to  Minister.  Colony  needs  soldiers. 
Details  as  to  organization  of  troops,  &c.    Fol.  118.  3  pp. 

Narrative  by  Sieur  de  Marganne  de  la  Yaltrie,  of  what  he  wit- 
nessed on  the  coast  of  Labrador,  at  the  place  where  the  English 
vessels  were  shipwrecked.  A  very  curious  paper.  Fol.  123.  6  pages, 
aay  4  pp, 

Monseignat  to  Minister.  Steps  taken  to  save  the  goods  left  on 
the  Labn^or  coast  at  the  shipwreck  of  part  of  the  English  fleet. 
Folio  151.    5  pages,  say  4  pp. 

**  Memoire  snr  ie  Canada."  Finances.  State  of  colony.  Fortifica- 
tions. Beligion.  Indians.  War.  Spirituous  liquors.  Flour  trade. 
Fol.  181.    18^  pages.  15  pp. 

Copy  of  mem.  of  Sieur  de  La  Fosse,  as  to  a  settlement  he  wishM* 
to  found  in  Acadia.    Fol.  273.  ]|  p. 

Mem.  on  card-money  in  Canada.    Fol.  278.  3  pp» 


xUi 


mi. 

lUrchl9, 

Parii. 

Horember. 


Hem.  on  the  fortifications  of  Canada.    Fol.  281.    3|  large  pages^ 
say  4  pp. 

''  Court  M^moire  sar  I'^tat  pr^nt  da  Canada."    Attdboted  to 

Mgr.  do  St.  Vallier.    Fol.  2b3.  2  pp. 

Account  of  the  new  card-money  prepared  in  1710.  FoL  284.  4  pp. 

Emd  or  YoL.  32. 


1712. 
NoTember  13, 
Qaebec 
NoTember  12. 
Quebec 

Korember  12, 
<)aeb«e. 


Jane  27, 
<)aebec. 


Jalj23, 
Quebec. 

October  IS, 
Quebec 


NoTember  t, 
Quebec. 


June  21  and 
July  12, 
Detroit. 

July  28, 

August  17, 

September  10, 


<*  CaHADA— CORBXSPOMDAHOB  GtatAALB.'' 

1712. 

YoL.   33. — M.  BB  Yauorbuil,   GoviBMOR   Gbnbral,   IC.  Bftoov 

Ihtbhdart. 

C.  11. 

Letter  from  MBL  de  Yandrenil  and  B6gon  on  general  afEairs  of 
colony.    Fol.  3.  11  pages,  say  8  pp. 

Hem,  and  letter  de  Yaudreuil  and  B^^on.  "  Sar  lea  aflkires  de 
la  Baie  da  Nord  da  Canada."  FoL  9  to  14.  9|  large  pages,  say  12  pp. 

De  Yaadreail  and  B4gon  to  Hioister.  Confidence  inspired  by 
d'Aigremont.  fieasons  lor  re-establishing  congif  (^).  Finance.  For^ 
tificatioDS.  Chambly.  Troops.  Domiciliated  Indians  who  are 
taking  their  beaver  skins  to  Orange.  Provisions  sent  from  Qaebeo 
to  Plaiaance.    Fol.  15.    40  mediam  pages,  say  32  pp. 

De  Yaadrenii  to  Hinister.  Advises  a  depnution  of  Iroquois  to 
remain  neatrai  between  the  French  and  the  English.  Bm  sent  a 
party  of  300  to  400  Indians  against  the  Government  of  Boston. 
Fol.  J9.  3^  pp. 

De  Yandrenil  to  Hinister.  He  is  watching  the  English  colonies. 
The  Fox  Indians  badly  disposed.  An  accredited  officer  shoold  be 
sent  to  Michillimakinac  to  those  Indians.    Fol.  42.  3  pp. 

De  Yandrenil  to  Minister.  The  Foxes,  Hascootins  and  Oataga- 
mis,  having  attacked  Fort  Detroit,  were  defeated  and  oat  to  pieces 
by  Sieur  Dubais^on.    Attitude  of  the  Iroquois.    Fol.  44.  9  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Praises  Dubuisson  for  his  conduct  at 
Detroit.  Dispof  itions  of  the  various  Indian  tribes  of  the  colony. 
Services  rendered  by  Baron  de  Longucuil  among  the  Iroquois.  Sieor 
de  Louvigny  continues  to  deserve  His  Majesty's  favour.  Acadia. 
Troops  and  militia.    Fol.  50.  40  medium  pages,  say  32  pp. 

Two  letters  from  Pdre  Marest,  respecting  the  events  which  hii 
occurred  at  Detroit.    From  FoL  71  to  79.  16^  pages,  say.        14  pp. 

Beply  of  the  Governor  General  to  the  KStaSilibos.  FoL  81.  6  pp. 
Address  of  the  Makisabte.    FoL  85.  11  pp. 

Address  of  the  Chachagouesses.    Fol.  91.  7  pp. 


Address  of  the  Sonnontouans  andj  reply  of  the  Governor.    FoL 

95.  9  pages.  12  pp. 

Governor's  reply  to  Chachagouesses.    Fol.  101 .  3  pp. 

B^gon  to  Hinister.    General  a£hirs  of  Colony.    Gratuitfea  and 
SwbSi^'  "'  favoura  to  be  granted.    Fol.  122.  19  mediam  pages,  say    _  17  pp. 


JTodate. 
1712. 


{*).  O^gi.  A  priTilege  graated  to  poor  Ikmilies  among  the  nol^tj,  pennittinc 
tbem  to  trade  in  fun. 


xliii 


1713. 
HoTember  13, 
Qa«be€. 
Norember  6, 
MoatreAL 


Jone  15, 
Detroit. 

October  14, 
Detroit 

NoTember  6, 
Quebec. 

October— 
Montreal. 

NoTember  ^ 
Qaebec 


Norember  9, 
Qwbec 


B^gon  to  Minister.  Finances  of  the  Company.  Fol.  138,  15 
mediom  pages,  say  12  pp. 

De  fiamezay,  Commandant  at  Montreal,  to  Minister,  Claims  two 
thousand  livres  doe  him  by  the  Company.  Madame  d'ArgenteaU 
needs  a  pension.    Desertion  of  12  voyageurs.    Fol.  148  10  pp. 

Letter  from  Dabaisson  respecting  the  attack  on  Detroit  by  the 
Mascoatins  and  the  Oatagamis.    Fol.  161.  36  pp. 

Statement  of  expenditure  by  Sienr  Dabaisson  for  King's  Service  at 
Detroit.    FoL  119.  1  p. 

Siear  Prat,  Captain  of  the  port  of  Qaebec,  to  Minister.  Ship- 
bailding.    Fol.  181.  6  pp. 

Two  letters  from  d'Eschambanlt  to  Minister.  '*  Injustice  done  by 
de  7aadreail  at  Montreal."    Fois.  199  to  201  indasive.  3  pp. 

Monseignat  to  Minister.  Sale  of  effects  from  wrecked  English 
ships.    Fol.  204.  4^ 


M.  de  Catalogue,  engineer.  ''  Memoire  sur  les  plans  et  habitationa 
des  Gtouyemements  de  Qa6boc,  des  Trois-Bividres  et  Montr^aL** 
Most  interesting  as  a  topographical  paper  and  an  account  of  the 
products  of  the  seyeral  parts  of  the  country.  Fol.  209.  55  largo 
pa^es,  about  ^^JPP* 

October  1.  Extract  from  a  letter  of  Sieur  Gaulin,  missionary  in  Acadia.    The 

settlers  and  Indians  remain  submiissive  to  the  English  for  lack  of 
provisions  and  munitions  of  war  to  enable  them  to  rebel.  Fol. 
241  •  3  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Ptfif.  .  Extract  from  a  letter  of  Mme.  de  Yaudreuil.    Negotiations  of  de 

Vaudreuil  with  the  Iroquois.  The  ^^caureurs  des  hois''  should 
he  amnestied.  Loss  suffered  by  hor  husband  in  the  capture  of  the 
King's  tthip  ^Ma  Seine,"  in  1704.  Expense  he  has  been  forced 
to  incur.    Fol.  249.  9  small  pages,  say  6  pp. 

FeWnmry  15.  Military  services  of  Chevalier  de  la  Verandrye.  Fol.  257.  2J 
pages,  say  IJ  p* 

*'  Memoire  sur  Tetat  present  da  Canada."  (A  marginal  note 
attributes  this  most  curious  and  interesting  paper  to  Mgr.  De  Si. 
Valuer.  A  second  note  signed  "  M"  {Margry,  douhtless)  attributes  it  t& 
Sieur  D.  Auteuil,  Procureur  Giniral,  an  enemy  of  Baudot  and  dismissed 
byhim.^  Description  of  the  country.  Abune  of  trading-iicenaeB 
granted  by  Governor  and  Inteodaot.  Advantages  derived  there- 
from by  the  two  latter.  Baudot  trading  in  wheat  and  salt. 
Finance.  Discipline  and  handling  of  the  troops.  Scandalous  con- 
duct of  Baron  de  St.  Castin  at  the  Nuns'  Coxivent,  Qaebec.  Charge 
against  de  Yaudreuil  as  to  his  conduct  when  the  arrival  of  the 
English  was  announced.  £ad  administration  of  justice.  FoL  265. 
33  Targe  pages.  40  pp. 

NoTember  13,      «  Mdmoire  touchant  le  droit  Fran^ais  sur  les  nations  Iroquois." 

Fol.  284.  1  p. 

Applications  for  employment,  &3.,  in  the  army,  with  the  services 

of  those  applying.    Fol,  287.  7  pp. 

Letters  and  memoirs.    Commerce  in  Canada  and  Hudson  Bay. 

From  FoL  292  to  end  of  vol.  20  pp. 

End  of  7ol.  33. 


xliv 

"  Canada — Coreespondanoi  GiN&RALi." 

1113-1714. 

YoL.  3L — M.  Di  Yaudbiuil,  Goternob  General,  H.  BiooN, 
Intendant. 

C.  11. 

1T13.  De  Yandrenil  and  B^gon  to  Miaister.    Peace  concloded  with  the 

o^fcS?^  ^^'  Outaouais.    Map  of  Acadia  by  Pdre  Aubry.    Want  of  workmen. 

Qaeiwo.         High  prices  of  merchandise.    Means  of  patting  a  stop  to  trading 

with  the  English.    Fox  Indians  daily  becoming  more  insolent. 

Death  of  Sienr  doMesny  Nor^,  major  in  the  army.    His  widow  is 

S^nniless.  Opposition  of  the  Bishop  of  Qoebee  to  an  ordinance  in 
¥oar  of  captains  in  the  militia.  Placet  of  de  Tonnanooor  as  to 
letters  of  nooility  granted  to  his  father.  Abases  in  sale  of  liqaor. 
Fol.  4.  50  medium  pages,  say  aboot  30  pp. 

February  11,  M.  de  Yandreau  to  Minister.  Cessation  of  hostilities  with 
Qnebec.  English  colonies.    Earning  of  Intendant's  palace.    Losses  safPored 

byM.  Bjgon.    FoL34.  2  pp. 

Hay  16,  The  tame  to  the  same.    General  affairs  of  the  colony.    FoL 

QiMbeo.  86.  4  pp. 

September  8,  Same  to  the  same.  Pacific  state  of  the  Iroqnois.  Acadia.  Gape 
Quebec.         Breton.    Michillimakinac.     Fol.  40.  8  pp. 

HoTember  14,     **  Btat  da  Cap  Breton."   Fol.  45.  18  large  pages.  20  pp. 

Quebec 

De  Yandreail  to  Minister.     Means  adopted  to  prevent  certain 
parties  fh)m  trading  with  the  English  colonies.    Fol.  57.        11  pp. 
Letters   from   Outaoaaia   and    Michillimakinac  missions.     Pol. 
80.  12|  pp. 

Kodate.  Translation  of  orders  of  King  of  England  to  Governors  of  Pro- 

vinces as  to  restoration  of  prisoners  of  war.    Fol.  94.  2}  pp. 

1T18.  Bepairs  of  Bedoate  Boyale  needed  to  render  it  fit  to  receive 

troops.    Fol.  99.  1  p. 

!■  b  17  '^^^  letters  from  d'Aigremont  to  Minister.  1st,  Details  as  to 
SaS^.4  baming  of  Intendant's  palace.  2nd.  Information  respecting  trading 
Qaebeo. '  '     at  Fort  Frontenac.   Fol.  104  acd  106.  6  pp. 

Jmij  8;  Memoir  as  to  card-money  in  Canada.    Fol.  11*7.  2  pp*. 

Teieidlles. 

Ho  date.  <i  Observations  sar  la  guerre  des  Eenards."    (War  with  Fox  In- 

dians.) Fol.  120.  14  medium  pages,  say  -^PP* 

^  }l^h  o«  Mem.  of  Siear  B^gon  on  tbo  cetabiishment  of  Michillimakinac. 
S^ember  20,  y^^  ^gS.  11  medium  pages,  say  9  pp. 

Memoir  and  papers  respecting  the  trade  of  Canada  and  of  the 

Hudson  Bay.    From  Fol.  135  to  17t).  About  60  pp. 

1715  {9ie).        "  M^moire  au  Due  d'OrWans,  K^gent  de  France,  sur  T^tat  present 

g^b«'»i  du  Canada."   Fol.  177.  30  pp. 

On  comparing  the  writiog,  style,  phraseology  and  orthography 

of  this  memoir  with  that  of  Uie  preceding  volume,  which  M.  Margry 

(we  believe)  in  a  marginal  note,  attributes  to  M.  d'Auteuil,  it  ia 

quite  evident  that  the  two  documents  are  not  by  the  same  author. 

1718.   .        Memoirs  and  papers  respecting  commerce  in  Canada.    Fol.  193. 

63  large  pages,  say  about  70  pp. 

fcn/^hfi  id       ^®  Yaudreuil  and  B^gon  to  Minister.    Services  rendered  by  tho 

Q^lJJJJ^'    *  clergy.    Trading  must  be  made  free,  for  a  few  vears  at  least,  lieor- 

ganization  of  troops  and  midtia.   Measures  to  be  adopted  as  to  the* 


xlv 


Foxes  and  other  IndiaD  fiubjeotfl.  Praise  dfSiear  Sarrazin,  a  phvsi- 
ciaD.  Discharge  of  prisoners  of  war  by  Dad  ley,  Governor  ot  Bos- 
ton. Fortifications.  Commerce.  Pensions.  Foi.  228.  65  medium 
pages,  say  55  pp. 

1714.  DeYaadreQii  to  Minister.    Asks  forinstrnctipns  as  to  prisonersof 

April  14,         war  and  Iroqoois.    This  letter  is  followed  by  the  correspondence  of 
^^^^  the  French  Governor  with  Dudley  and  Nicolson.    From  FoL  263 

to  277.  21  pp. 

September  It,      De  Vaudreuil  to  Minister.    A  good  understanding  exists  between 
Quebec.  i}^^  Intendant  and  the  Bishop.    Iroquois  have  renewed   their  alli- 

ance with  the  French.  Eelaiions  with  the  other  Indian  nations. 
Be-establishment  of  the  system  of  trading  licenses.  Baron  St.  Castin 
prevents  the  Indians  of  Acadia  from  allying  themselves  with  the 
English.    Commerce.    Louisiana.    Fol.  279.  30  pp. 

HoTember  1,       Statement  of  card  (moneys  sent  to  B^gon.    Fol.  300.  2  pp. 

KoTember  13,      M.  B^gon  to  Minister.    Statement  of  amount  to  revert  to  the 

Qiiebee.  King  from  the  proceeds  of  the  sale  of  effects  saved  from  shipwreck 

of  English  vessels.    High  price  of  flour.    The  price  of  powder  has 

risen.    There  is  too  much  used  on  the  arrival  of  vessels.    Masts, 

planks  and  deals  manufactured  in  the  country.    The  deamess  of 

merchandise  renders  the  settlers  industrious.    Want  of  soldiers. 

Advantage  of  extending  trading  licenses.    Lachine  canal.    Help 

sent  to  lie  Royale.    Want  of  midwives.   Services  rendered  by  Sieur 

Sarrazin,  physician.    Fol.  303.    34  medium  pages,  say  2^PP« 

October  1,  '^M^moire  sur  le  Detroit."    Importance  of  preserviog  that  post. 

Fol.  321.     10  medium  pages,  say  o  pp. 

JaDQarrU,         Begulation  by   M.  B^gon    respecting  wheat,  flour,  &o.      FoL 

Quebec  326.  4  pp. 

September  IB,      ^^o  letters  of  M.  de  Bamezay,  Commandant  at  Montreal  to  Min. 
Qaebeo.  ister.    Insult  offered  to  him  by  Sieur  Monceau  the  younger.    It  has 

been  necessary  to  continue  the  war  against  the  Foxes.  Michilli- 
makinac.  Importance  of  reestablishing  trading  licenses.  Fortifi- 
cations at  Montreal.  Statute  labour.  Asks  for  ikvours  for  his  family. 
It  would  be  well  to  send  out  labourers  and  soldiers  from  France. 
Eelations  with  the  Foxes  and  Outaouais.  Fol.  354  to  363.  17  pp. 
KoTember  12,  ^  Bamezay  and  B^gon  to  Minister.  Fresh  outrages  by  the  Fox 
Qaebee.  Indians.    Death  of  de  La  Forest,  at  Detroit    Ho  is  sucoe^ed  by  M. 

de  Sabrevois.    Fol.  364.  2  pp. 

Horember  14,      ^'  ^^''^^i  "  Prooureur  G^n^ral  au  Conseil  Sup^rieur."     Letter  to 
Qsabec.  ^^  Minister  accompanied  with  a  *'  M^moire  concernant  les  pre- 

tentions et  entreprises  des  offioiers  commandant  les  vaispaux  du 
Boi  venant  en  Canada,"  and  another  mem.  in  relation  to  the  diffi- 
culty of  executing  certain  articles  of  the  Ordinance  of  1667.  Fols. 
367,  369  and  371.  6  pp. 

HoTembere.       Monseignat,  •*Greffier  du  Conseil  Supirieur."    Letter    to    the 
Quebec.  Minister,  on  the  distribution  of  bills  of  exchange  for  indispensable 

charges,  and  asking  for  the  re-establishment  of  the  office  of  *'  Con- 
trdleur  de  la  Marino  "  for  his  son.  Fol.  374.  6  small  pages,  say  3  pp. 
**  M^moire  de  plusieurs  choses  n^cessaires  pour  le  bien  du  Canada." 
Fol.  382.  5  pp. 

Series  of  letters  and  memoirs  respecting  trade— and  thi»  fur  trade 
in  particular — in  Canada  and  Hudson  Bay.  From  Fol.  386  to  424, 
about  36  pp. 

Xaj  T,  *<  Mem.  sur  le  remplacement  des  employes  civils  et  militaires," 

with  notes  on  each  of  them,    Fol.  426.  7  pp. 


xlvi 


1714. 


Another  series  of  memoirs  coocerniDg  trade  in  Canada.  From 
FoL  42i  to  444.    Say  16  pfft. 

Two  memoirs  of  Siear  d'Aateail,  **  Procureur  GWn^ral/'  on  the 
condition  of  the  French  in  Canada  **  in  conseqaenoe  of  the  bad  admin- 
istration ef  jastioe."    From  Fol.  445  to  451.  17  pp. 

End  of  Vol.  34. 


1715. 
Vorembar  IB, 
itoabec. 


Korember  T, 
Quebec. 


An^iift26, 
OhicAgotke, 


^  Canada— CoBRispoNDANoi  GtNf  balb." 

1715. 

YoL.  35.— IL  Dt  Bamizat,  Governor  ad    iNTiRDf,  H.   Bioov, 

Intindant. 

C.  11. 

Letter  from  de  Bamezay  and  B^gon  to  Minister.  Loss  (^  the 
"  Saint  Jerome  "  and  another  vessel  of  30  gans.  Death  of  M.  de 
Langloiserie.  Assistance  to  be  granted  to  his  widow.  Crimes  com- 
mitted bv  the  Fox  Indians.  Expedition  against  them.  Indian  com 
bought  from  the  Iroquois.  Bolations  with  the  Indians.  Chevalier 
d'Argentenil  has  killed  Sienr  de  la  MoUerie  with  his  sword  and  fled 
to  New  England.  He  has  been  condemned  to  be  beheaded.  The 
Micmacs,  under  the  impression  that  two  of  their  people  whom  they 
found  dead  had  been  killed  by  the  English,  seized  nine  or  ton  oif 
their  vessels.    Fol.  3.     12  medium  pages,  say  18  pp. 

De  Bamezay  and  fi^gon  to  Minister.  Praise  of  the  clergy.  News 
from  upper  pof^ta.  Measures  to  be  adopted  aeainst  the  Fox 
Indians.  Trading  licenses.  News  from  Michillimakinao.  The 
Abenakis,  &c.  Establishment  at  Niagara.  Troops.  Liquor  traffic 
Commerce.  Sale  of  beaver  skins.  Letters  of  exchange.  Beplace- 
ment  of  military  officers.  Pdro  Aubry  and  the  Abenakis.  Fortifi- 
cations. Labrador.  Presents  to  Indians.  State  of  the  upper 
country.  De  Maunon  and  Dadenoour  in  the  Illinois  country. 
Fortifications  at  Montreal  Fol.  15  to  51.  73  medium  pages^ 
say  :  60  pp. 

Copy  of  letter,  Maunon  to  Bamezay.  Fol.  53.  4|  medium  pages, 
Bay  3  pp. 


Augnntl, 
<*LeBocher. 


Copy  of  letter,  Dadcncour  to  de  Longueuil.  Fol.  56.  9|  medium 
pages,  say  7  pp» 

De  Yaudreuil  to  Comte  de  Toulouse.  Appointment  of  officers. 
Fol.  62.  2  pp. 

September  16,  De  Kamczay  to  Minister.  Wreck  of  a  ship  carrying  despatches, 
on  Sable  Island.  Indians  of  the  upper  country.  The  Bnglish  do- 
ing their  utmost  to  win  over  the  Indian  tribes.    Fol.  71.  17  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Unlawful  trade  carried  on  by  certain  Frenchmen 
with  Orange.  Strict  measures  against  the  offenders.  Complains  of 
the  wife  of  Pipardierc,  &c.    Fol.  81.  10  pp. 

Same  to  same.  News  from  the  upper  posts.  Excesses  com* 
mitted  by  Sieur  Bizaillon.  Scarcity  of  maize  and  wheat  Fortifica- 
tions of  Montreal.  Bad  effects  produced  by  the  want  of  letters  <^ 
exchange.    Applications  for  pensions.    Fol.  87.  22  pp. 

Memoir  justirying  Sieur  Bizaillon  above  mentioned.  Fol.  99.  4  pp. 

De  Bamezay  to  Minister.  Events  in  the  Illinois  and  upper 
posts.    FoL  101.  6i  pp. 


October  26, 
Qnebec. 


October  28, 
Quebec. 


Ho  date. 
1T15. 
If  oremoer  3^ 
Qvebee. 


zMi 


HoTember  7, 
Qfiebeo. 


-  Jiue3| 


1716.  B^OD  to  Hioister,    InterestiDg  nows  from  Aoadia.         Efforts  of 

oJ^jJjJI**'*^'  the  English  to  win  over  the  Ac^iaos  and   Indians.     Secret  efforts 

of  the  mii^sicnaries  to  induce  them  to  remain  faithfai  to  France.  FoL 

106.    45  medium  pages,  nay  30  pp. 

B^gon  to  Minister.  He  is  striving  to  prevent  the  people  of  the 
English  colonies  from  trading  with  those  of  New  France.  Cloth 
brought  from  neighbouring  colonies  to  bo  confiscated.  The  settlers 
sell  Uieir  finest  flour  to  the  vessels  in  order  to  secure  merchandise 
at  first  band,  rather  than  purchase  at  the  high  prices  charged  by 
merchantsi  Ordinance  respecting  this  matter.  Difficulties  created 
by  the  scarcity  of  wheat  Too  mach  wheat  exported  from  the  ooU 
ony.  Card  money  should  be  reduced  one-half  Beasons  for  the 
advance  in  the  price  of  powder.  Gratuities.  Fol.  130.  50  medium 
pages,  say  35  pp, 

Memoir  accompanying  the  preceding  letter,  respecting  the  beaver 
trade  in  Canada.    Fol.  157.  6}  pp. 

Becord  of  investigation  made  as  to  Jean  d'Aillebout;  Sienr 
d'Argenteuil  accused  of  the  murder  of  M*  de  la  Mollerie.  (C^unoiis.) 
163  to  178,  say  15  pp. 

Becord  of  English  goods  seized  near  Ste.  Th^rdse.  Fol.  180.  3  pp» 

Mem.  as  to  207  pieces  of  scarlet  cloth  from  England  sent  to 
Quebec.  Fol.  183  to  194.  23  pp. 

M.  de  Louvigny  to  Minister  Military  position  of  country. 
Fol.  220  to  230  19  pp. 

*'  Consoil  de  Marine."  Extracts  from  letter  of  Bishop  of  Quebec. 
Complaints  against  Sieur  de  Gallifet,  Governor  of  Three  Bivers^ 
who  had  seduced  the  daughter  of  Sieur  Cournoyers.  Various  mat- 
ters relative  to  the  clergy  and  religious  communities.  Fol.  253. 
About  12  pp. 

Series  of  papers  respectiog  the  fur  trade  in  Canada.    From  Fol. 


280  to  341.    About 


End  of  Yol.  35. 


85  pp^ 


1716. 
October  14. 
Qnebec. 


Oetober  14, 
Qoebeo. 


Oetober  14, 
Quebec. 

Oetober  14, 
Quebec.' 


'<  Canada— CoERispoNDANOX  GtstaKLE," 

1716. 

Yol.  36.— M.   di   Yaudbiuil,  Goybbnob  Gbnkeal,  M.  B^aoN^ 

iNTtNOANT. 

C.  11. 

MM.  de  Yaudreuil  and  B^on.  Fur  teade.  Draft  of  regulations 
on  the  freedom  of  trade.  Freedom  of  trade  not  to  begin  l^fore  Ist 
January,  17  IS.  Complaints  against  thetreatj  of  Sieur  N^ret  and  Gayot 
in  relation  to  their  contract  with  Pascaud  and  Leclert).  Security 
to  be  required  by  the  colony  in  its  relations  with  the  Company,  tUL 
Fol.  8.    20  medium  pages,  say  15  pp. 

De  Yaudreuil  and  Bdgon  to  '*  Conseil."  Fortifications  of  Quebec; 
plan  being  prepared  by  Sieur  Chaussegros  De  L6ry.  Woi  k  at  the 
JPalace.  Eepairs  to  the  Chateau  St.  Louis.  Fol.  20.  11  medium 
pages,  say  6  pp. 

Same  to  Same.  Taxation  of  specie  and  articles  in{gold  and  silver. 
Fol.  26.     1^  page,  say  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  Tbey  ask  the  council  to  grant  a  new  commission 
to  d'Aigremont.    Sieur  Peyre's  porpoise  fishery.    Artillery  oom- 


jdTiii 


1716. 


Jolyl, 
Laiiochelle* 


JolT  1». 
LaRo  ' 


lehellft. 


October  30, 
Quebec 


HoT«mber  6, 
Quebec 

October  31, 
Qnebec 


Norember  13^ 
Quebec 


KoTembf  r  14, 
Quebec 

October  14, 
Qnebec 

October  14, 
Quebec 

October  14, 
Quebec 

October  14, 
Quebec 

NoTember  3, 
Quebec 


paDy.  Timber  trade.  Crops  iDJarad  by  drought  Loss  from  forest 
fires.  Hotel  Dieo,  MontreaL  jDeath  cf  Sieor.  Dapont,  senior  mem- 
ber of  the  ooancil,  and  of  Sienr  Dapay  ensign.  DuBlcQlties  between 
the  Bishop  and  his  seminary.  Praise  of  Sienr  Sarrazin,  physician* 
FoL  27.     31  medium  pa^e^,  say  20  pp. 

His  Majesty's  instmotions  for  the  Governor  and  Intendant  of 
Canada.    Fol.  43.  4  pp. 

InBtracUons  for  Governor  and  Intendant  respecting  commerce. 
Fol.  47.  »  pp. 

Mem.  as  to  card-monoy  in  Canada.    Fol.  51.    6^  p^ges,  say  5  pp. 

Do  Yaudrenil  to  *^  CodhciI  do  Marine."  Has  found  many  Canadian 
seamen  at  La  Bocheiie.  A^ked  that  they  be  sent  home  in  the 
Eing*s  ships.    Fol.  56.  (  p. 

Same  to  same.    Another  letter  on  same  subject.    Fol.  57.        1  p* 

Same  to  same.  Praise  of  de  Louvigny.  EUs  prudent  conduct  in 
the  campaign  against  the  Fox  Indians.  FoL  59,  2(  medium  pages, 
say  1|  p. 

Same  to  same.  Troops.  Preoedenoe  of  officers.  Promotions,  &o. 
FoL  62.    5  medium  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Arrival  of  recruits.  More  will  be  required,  de- 
tachment being  needed  for  the  upper  country.  Fol.  67.  2}  pages; 
say  IJp. 

De  Vaudreuil  to  the  Council.  Declines  responsibility  for  sums 
ezpeodcd  by  the  Intendant,  in  re*buildin|^  palace,  &c.,  and  the  war 
a^^ainst  the  Foxes,  having  been  ill  at  the  time  when  Baudot  wrote. 
Fol  69.    3  medium  pages,  say  2  pp. 

History  in  detail,  by  de  Yaudreull,  of  the  war  with  the  Foxes. 
FoL  71.  7  pp. 

De  YaudreuiL  Mom.  on  the  relation  of  the  Colonial  authorities 
with  the  Indian  allies.    FoL  77.  5  pp. 

Same.    Mem.  on  the  fortifications.    FoL  81.  1  p. 


Same.    Mem.  on  the  officers  of  the  8ta£    FoL  83. 


ip. 


If  ovember  2, 
Quebec 

(A.1M  dated 
ITU). 

Febrnary— 
Quebec. 


Same.  Proposes  certain  promotions  in  the  troops.  Fol.  85, 
2}  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Same.  Letter  in  which  he  sajs:  **  Sieur  Hertel  deCoumoyer, 
to  whom  I  have  spoken  respecting  the  complaints  i^inst  M.  de 
Gallifot,  asHures  me  that  be  has  no  reason  to  find  fault  with  him, 
and  that  theeo  charges  were  made  by  Sieur  Hertel,  his  father,  who 
had  been  solicited  by  the  Bishop  to  do  so.**  FoL  87.  2}  small 
pages,  say  IJp. 

Same.    M.  de  Gallifet  sets  out  for  France.    FoL  93.  1  p. 

Same.  Danger  to  Canaia  in  the  event  of  war,  in  view  of  the  small 
number  of  iohabitants  able  to  bear  arms.    FoL  97.  5  pp.^ 

Sama  Mem.  to  Duke  of  Orleans,  Regent  of  the  Kingdom.  Small 
number  of  inhabitants  fit  to  carry  arms.  Need  of  regulars.  Large 
population  of  English  colonies.  Steps  must  be  taken  to  fbrtify  the 
colony  in  every  way.  Means  of  settling  the  country.  Card-money 
depreciated.  Necebsity  of  attaching  the  Indians  to  ourselves.  Trad- 
ing licenses  must  be  re-established.    Mines,  vessels,  lumber  trade.  ^ 


zli± 


KodaU. 


1716. 
Oeuber9^ 
Qoebec 

1719  (We> 
HoTember  SO, 
Qaebeo. 

1716. 


October  16» 
Qaebee. 

October  14, 
Quebec 


NoTember  16, 
Quebec 

October  IS, 
Qaebee 

October  14, 
•Qaebee. 


-October  14, 
October  24, 


October  12 
and  14, 
Parif. 

March  28, 
tParii. 


March  30, 
Paris. 


AprUl, 
Paris, 

April  28, 
Paris. 

April  28, 
P^ 

April  28, 
Paris. 


April  28, 
Paru. 

Paris. 


The  Abenakis  have  taken  over  twenty  small  vessels  fh)m  the 
Bnglish.    Want  of  workmen  for  shipbailding.    Fol.  124.        33  pp. 

&e  same.  Another  mem.  to  BegenU  Complains  that  somo  of 
his  powers  have  been  taken  from  him  and  conferred  upon  the  Inten* 
dant.    Hichillimakinac.    Fortifications.    Labrador.  FoU  142.  8  pp. 

M.  BAgon.  Answer  to  trade  deputation  from  LaDgnedoo.  Gom- 
parison  of  English  cloths  with  those  made  in  Languedoc.  The  In- 
dians prefer  the  former.    Fol.  151.    8  medium  pages,  say  6  pp. 

Statement  of  mooeys  doe  by  the  '^Tr^aorieis  (a^ndranx  dela 
Marine "  for  card-money  furnished  to  their  clerks  from  1709  to 
1717.   Fol.  16ft.  3  pp. 

Statement  of  vessels  entering  and  leaving  the  port  of  Quebec  in 
1716.    FoL165.  2  pp. 

D*Aigremont  applies  to  Duke  of  Orleans  for  afresh  commission  as 
«  Commissaire  Ordinaire  de  la  Marine.'*    Fol.  170.  2  pp. 

M.  de  Louvigny  gives  account  of  expedition  against  the  Fox  In- 
dians, and  thanks  the  Council  for  giving  him  the  lieutenancy  of 
Quebec.    Fol.  173.  2}  pp. 

Sieur  Prat,  port  captain  at  Qaebee,  represents  the  service  he  has 
rendered  and  asks  for  a  coog^.    If  oh  176.  2  pp. 

Sieur  Chaussegros  do  L^ry.  FortificatioDs  and  position  of  Quebec. 
Fol.  185.    5  large  pages,  say  6  pp» 

M.  Ija  Gqfty  "llfirville,  engineer.  Statement  of  work  done  during 
the  year  for  the  King's  stores  and  prisons.  A  description  of  the 
several  buildings.    Fol.  191.    3  small  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Same.  Statement  of  work  to  be  done  to  complete  the  palace. 
FoL  196.  1  p. 

Continuation  of  proceedings  of  the  '*  Conseil  de  Marine,*'  with. 
notes  on  the  following  subjects : — 

On  Iroquois  Indians.    Fol.  200.  6  pp. 

On  domiciled  Indians.    Fol.  204.  'i  pp. 

Sister  St.  Joseph,  Superior  of  Ci-eneral  Hospital,  Quebec,  asking 
leave  to  increase  the  number  of  her  nuns.  Fol,  212. 2  pages,  say  1  p^ 


Mem.  on  the  establishment  of  Detroit.    Fol.  213. 


6  pp. 


Memoir  on  the  war  with  the  Fox  Indians.    Fol.  217.  4  pp. 

On  new  establishment  made  by  the  French  on  the  Mississippi, 
and  other  intended  ebtablishments  in  the  upper  country.  FoL  220. 
5  medium  pages,  say  3  fp 

Proposed  changes  for  the  Iroquois  of  Saut  St.  Louis.  FoL  223.  4 
medium  pages,  say  2^  pp. 

Proceedings  as  to  defences  of  Montreal.  Fol.  231.  21  medinmy 
say,  about  15  pp 

As  to  the  petition  of  Hopital  de  Yille  Marie  for  an  increase  of 
gratuity.    Fol  242.  2  medium  pages,  say  1  pw 

Proceedings  of  Council  of  Marine  as  to  war  against  the  Fox 
Indians  and  amnesty  for  *'  coureurs  des  bois.**  FoL  244.  4  medinm 
pages,  say  3  pp. 

JProoeedings  of  Oouncil  of  Marine  on  trading-licenses.  FM.  246.  3  pp. 

Boyal  instructions  to  Sieur  I>e  Youtron,  *<  Lieutenant  de  Yaia 
seau,^  as  to  hia  duties  dni'mg  a  voyage  to  Quebec.    FoL  249.   6  pp- 


1T16. 

Paris. 

Paris. 


Mayia, 
Pans. 

jone  aa, 

Paris. 

June  33, 
Quebec. 


!&:*• 


OetoberH 
Paris. 

Oetober  14, 
Paris. 

November  15, 
Quebec. 

Ueoember  28, 
Pkria. 

Vadate. 

MIT  (tie), 
Deeember  14. 
Paris. 

1716. 
October  16, 
Quebec 

Octobers, 
Quebec 

Oalober  16, 
Quebec 


October  15, 
Quebec 


Paris. 
Ho  date 

Quebec 
^76, 


Draft  of  a  decree  for  an  agMSsment  oi  6,000  livree  on  the  inhabit- 
ants of  Montreal,  for  the  construction  of  walls  aironnd  the  said 
town.    Fol.  252  and  254.  3  pp 

Proceedings  of  the  Qoancil  as  to  the  fact  that  the  Bishop  of 
Qaebec  desired  to  replace  M.  de  Mezercts  and  M.  Glandelet  by  IL 
Thibont    Fol.  255.  2  pp. 

Same,  as  to  card  money.    Fol.  256.    2  small  pages,  say  I  p. 

The  same,  as  to  M.  Benaalt*s  advice  in  relation  to  fortifications  at 
Qnebec  and  Montreal.    Fol.  259.     4}  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Mem.  respecting  the  decree  of  the  Council  of  23  June,  1716,  as  to 
the  contestation  between  the  Bishop  and  Chapter  of  Quebec  and 
the  Nuns  of  la  Colombo  esUblished  at  TEstr^es.    FoU  263.     6i  pp» 

Proceedings  of  Council  of  Marine  on  the  petition  of  Frdre  Pascd, 
missionary  of  Canada,  asking  assistance  for  three  Fathers.  Foil 
2'70.  1  p. 

The  same.  On  memorial  of  Sieurs.  N^ret  and  Gayot,  interested  in 
the  fur  trade,  as  to  petition  of  widow  BegnauU.    Fol.  27L        2  pp.. 

The  same.  On  the  subject  of  the  Palace,  the  Boyal  stores  and 
repairs  of  Chateau,  Quebec.    Fol.  273.  5  pp.. 

The  same,  on  the  fortifications  of  Montreal.    FoL  276.^  2  pp. 

Petition  of  Sieur  de  St  Yinoent  respecting  his  rank  in  the  army. 
Fol.  278.  1  p. 

Proceedings  of  Council.  Waragainst  Fox  Indians.  FoL  280.  71" 
pages,  say  6  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council.  On  complaints  of  Sieur  de  Breslay  against 

de  7andreuil.    Fol.  283.    2}  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  as  to  for  trade.    Fol.  286.  4  pp. 

Memoir  (most  important)  fh>m  the  inhabitants  of  the  colony  to- 
the  Intendant,  in  relation  to  commerce  and  letters  of  exchange. 
Fol.  288.    7  large  pages,  say  9  pp. 

Aete  whereby  the  merchants  revoke  the  appointment  of  Sieur 
Biyerin  as  delegate  of  the  colony.    Fol.  293.    5  pages,  say      3  pp. 

Mem.  embodying  reasons  which  compel  the  colony  of  Newt^ 
France  to  oppose  the  execution  of  the  treaty  made  10  Apl.,  1716, 
between  Sieurs  N^ret  and  Gayot,  and  Sieurs  Pascaud  and  Leclerc, 
merchants  of  Larochelle.    Fol.  296.    7  large  pages,  say  7  pp» 

Protestation  of  Sieur  Lanouiller,  for  Sieurs  ^iret  and  €kiyot,  ia 
opposition  to  the  distrust  manifested  by  the  merchants  of  MontreaL 
FoL  300.    7  large  pages,  say  9  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council.  On  petition  presented  by  Sieurs  NAret 
and  Gayot    Fol.  304.    3  small  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Memo,  (not  signed) .  Bespecting  claim  of  delegate  of  Canada  tor 
amount  unpaid  ot  his  salary.    FoL  306.    3^  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Letter  m>m  Sieur  Biverin  to  Minister.  Complains  against  oe^ 
Yaudreuil  and  Baudot  and  asks  to  retire  to  Touraine.  FoL  308. 
2J  large  pages,  say  4  ppw 

Mem.  on  the  manufhcture  of  cloth,  and  as  to  the  trafftc  therem 
carried  on  in  Canada  with  the  ladians,  in  connection  with  the  fur 
trade.    FcL  310.    5  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Sieur  Biyerin  to  Comte  de  Toulouse.  ^  On  the  abuses  of  the  ad- 
ministration of  de  Yaudreuil  and  Baudot  and  the  subject  <tf  card- 
money.*'  FoL  313.  3pp» 


li 


IT16. 
Aprils^ 


April  1, 
Pari!. 

Jane  8, 


April  28, 
Pttii. 

Paris. 

Janoaiye, 
Parii. 


Jamiazy  20, 
Paris. 

Ho  date. 


NoTember  7, 
Paris. 


Oetober  12. 

Ho  date. 

1716. 

Boche^rt. 

1708  («e). 
Oetober  24, 
Qaebec 

1716. 
Oetober  0, 
Montreal. 
Ho  date. 


}?SJ}(*^)- 


1716. 
April  1| 


Biyerin  to  the  Comte  de  Toulouse.  ''  Oo  the  abuses  of  the  adminis- 
tration of  de  Yaudreuil  and  Baudot"  Fol.  316.  2  large  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Hem.  (not  signed).  On  the  present  position  of  Canada.  Pol. 
817.  6  J  pp. 

Deed  in  relation  to  fur  trade  between  Sieurs  N^ret  and  Gayot  and 
Sienrs  Paecaud  and  Leclero.    Fol.  321.    7  large  pages,  say       9  pp. 

*^  Deuzidme  Compagnie  du  Castor."  Copy  of  petition  presented 
to  Council  by  N^ret  and  Gayot    Fol.  326.  I  p. 

Petition  of  H^ret  and  Gayot  for  protection  against  fraud.  Fol. 
827.  1  p. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  claims  made  by  Indians  of  New  France. 
FoL  337.  1  p. 

Hem.  of  Comte  de  Toulouse  on  the  mission  of  Sieur  Biverin  from 
Canada  to  France,  and  the  salary  due  to  him.    Fol.     33H.        6  pp. 

Deed  between  Philimon  Cadet,  J.  B.  NAret  and  Joseph  Gayot, 
respecting  the  fur  trade.    Fol.  343.  3  pp. 

Hem.  respecting  beaver  skins  derived  from  Canada.  Fol. 
346.  7  pp^ 

'<  Nouvelle  r«gie  des  Castor."    Fol.  349.  7  pp. 

Petition  of  persons  interested  in  the  beayer  trade  of  Canadai 
claiming  indemnity.    Fol.  351.  7  pp. 

Hemoir  as  to  the  necessity  for  a  new  treaty  respecting  the  sale  of 
fur.    Fol.  856.  7i  pp. 

Statement  of  the  product  of  the  farming  of  the  western  domain  m 
the  Windward  Islands,  not  including  the  Island  of  St.  Domingo, 
which  was  not  farmed.    Fol.  350.  6  pp. 

D'Auteuil  to  Hinister,  as  to  card-money.  Fol.  363.  6  pages, 
say  8  pp. 

"Copie  de  la  saisie  faite  entre  les  mains  de  H«  Laubret.'* 
Fol.  366.  1  p. 

Draft  treaty  for  the  formation  of  a  new  company  for  the  for 
trade.    Fol.  ^67.  6  pp. 

Fur  traders  call  the  attention  of  Comte  de  Toulouse  to  their 
petition  for  the  removal  of  writs  issued  or  to  be  issued  for  the  seizure 
offhrs.    Fol.  370.  2  pp. 

Copy  of  bills  of  exchange  furnished  to  Sieur  Pinaud,  for  M. 
Biverin,  in  1713.    Fol.  372.  J  p. 

Hemoir  on  the  posts  in  the  upper  country.    FoL  376.  6  pp. 

Sieur  LeYasseur  de  NArd  complains  of  neglect,  and  appplies  again 
for  the  post  of  engineer  at  Quebec  previously  held  by  him.  Fol. 
880  8iK»* 

Hem.  respecting  Fort  Chambly.    Fol.  382.  2  pp. 

Copy  of  letter  from  Herchants  of  Hontreal  to  those  of  Quebec,  on 
the  subject  of  letters  of  exchange.  Fol.  389.  7  small  pages,  say  3pp. 

Autograph  letter  f^om  JoUiet,  as  to  what  might  be  done  on  the 
Islands  of  Anticosti  and  Hingan.    Fol.  393.  3  pp. 

Series  of  letters  and  papers  respecting  Sieur  Juchereau's  under- 
taking the  leather  trade  in  the  Hississippi  country.  IVom  Fol.  896, 
about  26  pp. 

Narrative  of  a  voyage  to  Hexico  by  Canadian?,  with  letters  rela- 
ting to  that  country.    From  Fol.  416  to  end  of  vol.,  say  9  pp. 

End  of  Yol.  BS. 


171T. 
June  6, 
Parii. 
June  12, 
Parii. 


January  3, 
Paris. 


January  3, 
Paris. 

January  19, 
Paris. 


January  26, 
-Paris. 

February  3, 
*Paris. 


February  3, 
Par  id. 


February  3, 
Paris. 

Februarys, 
Paris. 

February  3, 
Paris. 


February  3, 
Paris. 

/    February  4, 
^  -Paris. 

February  23, 
Paris. 


February  23, 
Paris. 

Febniac7  23, 
Paris. 


February  23, 
Paris. 


lii 


''  Canada — Cobrxspondanoi  GiNiaALi." 

HIT. 

YoL.  37.— GoNSRiL  Di  Mabini. 

C.  11. 

ProceediDgs  of  Counoil  io  relation  to  Indians  of  the  upper  conn- 
try.     Fol.  4.  IJ  p. 

Proceedings  of  Connoil  rospectiog  letter  of  Beaahamois  to 
MoQtholon,  in  relation  to  articles  mibsing  in  ghipmonts  made  to  bim 
dariog  the  year.     Fol.  7,  say  5  pp. 

ProceedingH  of  Conncil  on  Boularderie's  claim  for  carrying  a 
detachment  of  troops  and  provisions  from  Qoebec  to  Port  Boya),  in 
1713.  FoJ.  10.  2Jpp. 

Proceedings  of  Conncil  on  theft  of  card-money  from  Sieur.  Petit, 
clerk  of  the  Treasury,  Quebec.     Fol.  12.  2  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  letters  of  Yaudreuil  and  B^gon,  from 
14th  October,  1716.     From  Fol.  14  to  30.  About  30  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  varioas  applications  for  favours,  places, 
&o.    Fol.  32.    ti  pagep,  say  4  pp. 

Proceedingsot  Council  on  the  subject  of  red  cloths.  Fol.  35.  12  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coonci I  on  report  of  Yaadreuil  and  B^gon  as  to 
letters  of  nobility  granted  to  Lebert  de  Senneville.  Fol.  42.    2|  pp. 

Proceeding  of  Conncil  on  a  letter  of  Yaudreuil,  13  Nov.,  17 16,  as 
to  rumour  that  the  sons  of  Mmes.  de  £amez*ty  and  de  Longueuil  had 
been  killed  by  Easkakias,  when  returning  from  the  Illinois  country. 
Fol.  44.  2|pp. 

Proceeding  of  Council  on  letter  from  Galissonnidre  as  to  the  pro- 
posal of  de  Ja  Brosse  (Lieut,  in  Navy)  for  a  chart  of  "  La  Bividro  de 
Quebec."    Fol.  46.- 6  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Proceeding  of  Council  on  B^gon's  letter,  13  Nov.,  1716,  on  finances 
of  coloDy.    Fol.  50.  9  pp 

Prodcedings  of  Council  on  Sieur  de  St.  Yincent's  application  for 
rank  in  the  army.    Fol.  55,  say  3  pp 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  the  petition  of.  Dame  de  la  Forest  for 
the  proprietorship  of  land  in  Illinois  country  to  extend  as  far  as 
Siver  Ooabache.  Fol.  58.  ^}  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  "  on  the  claim  of  Sieur  Martin,  formerly 
of  Plaisance  and  now  at  He  Boyale."    ifol.  60.  3}  pages,  ssy  3  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  the  change  of  Sault  au  Beoollet  mission. 
FoL  66.  2^  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  mem.  of  M.  THermite,  engineer, 
proposing  to  make  survey  and  charts  of  lie  JSoyale  and  He  de  Sable. 
Fol.  72.  6  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  application  for  help  for  the  missions 
from  &£•  Breslay,  a  missionary.  Fol.  75.  5  mediam  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Proceeding  of  Council  on  memoir  of  Sieur  de  Courtemanche, 
Commandant  at  Labrador,  13  Sept,  1716,  and  a  mem.  from  his  wife, 
dated  Bayonne,  9  Doc.,  1716.  Fol.  78.  7  medium  pages,  say     5  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  petition  of  Sieurs  I^sdos  and  Hue, 
fishermen,  of  the  Department  of  Grenville,  praying  to  be  allowed 
to  cbtablieh  themselves  at  Grande  Bale  on  the  mbrador  Coast. 
Fol.  S2.  1|  p^ 


liii 


ITIT. 
FetroaiT  26, 
Puis. 


Farb. 


March  9, 


lUreh9y 
Paris. 

March  9, 
Paris. 

March  17, 
Paris. 


March—, 
Paris. 

March  9, 


March  9, 
Paris. 

April  T, 
Paris. 


April  13, 
Paris. 


April  12, 

Paris. 

April  13, 
Paris. 

Paris. 
]ro«at9. 


Sedate. 


March  17, 
Paris. 

May  11. 


Paris. 

May  11, 


Jane  8^ 
Paris. 


Jaoe  15, 

«aris. 


Proceedings  of  Gonnoil  on  a  memoir  of  Sienr  Collet,  <'  Procnreor 
66n^ral,"  as  to  the  payment  of  letters  of  exchange  drawn  on  the 
Treasarer  General  of  the  If  arine.    Fol.  83.  1|  p. 

Proceedings  of  CooDcil  on  a  letter  of  Yandreuil  and  Bigon,  12 
Nov.,  171^,  on  general  afDEurs  of  the  colony  and  last  census.  Fol.  84. 
«  pages,  §ay  7  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coaocil  on  the  case  of  Sienr  d'Aillebont 
d'Argenteail  who  had  killed  Sienr  de  la  Mollerie  with  his  sword 
(foil  narrative  of  the  aflfair.)  Fol.  94.   12  mediam  pages,  say  10  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Conocil  respecting  bills  of  exchange  on  the 
Domain.    FoT.  104.    4  ^ges,  say  3  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Conncii  respecting  priests  in  Canada  who  are  no 
longer  fit  for  dnty.    Fol.  107.    9  medmm  pages,  say  7j^  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  the  petition  of  Sienr  Collet,  '*  Proooreor 
Gfo^ral/'  touching  the  gratuity  granted  him.  FoL  112.  5|  pages^ 
say  4J  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  a  memoir  of  Yaudreuil  and  IMgon 
respecting  card-money.    Fol.  118.    ITpages,  say  15  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  mem.  of  Yaudreuil  and  B^gon  respect- 
ing beavers.    Fol.  127.    3  p.  say  2|  pp. 

Decree  of  Council  of  Marine.  Befusal  to  pardon  d'ArgenteuiL 
Fol.  131.  •  6  pp. 

Proceedinccs  of  Council  of  Marine  on  petition  of  Dlle  Madeleine 
de  Boybon  D'alonnes,  claiming  certain  property  conceded  to  her^ 
at  Fort  Frontenac.    Fol.  140.    6  medium  pMes,  say  7  pp. 

Proceeding  of  Council  on  petition  of  SieursLeMLoyne  de  Longueuil, 
de  S^rigny,  de  Chateauguay  andd'Iberville  praying  for  confirmation 
of  letters  df  nobility.    Fol.  150.  2  pp. 

Proceedinffs  of  Conncii.  Card-money.  History  ofwhat  has  occurred 
in  relation  thereto.    Fol.  153.    H3  medium  pages,  say  23  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  certain  offices  vacant  in  colony.  FoL 
170  and  171.  3  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  the  matter  of  Sieor  Biverin,  delegate 
from  Canada.    Fol.    181.    15  pages,  sny  12  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  draft  of  decree  to  homologate  deed  * 
made  between  Sieur  N^ret,  Gajot  and  Borie.    Fol.  189,  190,  191. 
4  pagesy  Bay  3  pp. 

Suggested  replacements  of  military  officers  in  Canada.  Fol. 
194.  1|  p. 

Memoir  on  vacant  Lieutenancies.  Fol.  196.  6  medium  pages, 
say  4pp» 

Acie  whereby  the  widow  of  Sieur  de  la  Mollerie  withdraws  her 
complaint  against  Jean  d'Aillebont  d'Argenteuil.     Fol.  19S».  2}  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  petition  of  Sieur  Collet,  Proc  (o^n., 
on  behalf  of  traders  of  Quebec  and  Montreal  asking  for  power  tc^ 
establish  an  exchange  in  each  of  the  said  towns.    Fol.  202.       1^  p. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  the  draft  of  decree  authorising  the 
traders  of  Quebec  and  Montreal  to  hold  meetings.    Fol.  204.    2  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  petiiion  of  Sieur  GtoaCroy  de  Tonnancour, 
"  Lieut,  g^n^ral "  of  Three  Bivers,  praying  for  the  enjoyment  of  the 
title  oi  nobility  granted  to  his  anoeetor.  Benuurks  of  the  Council 
thereupon.    FoL  206.  4  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  mem.  of  Sieur  Collet,  <*Proc.  Gen.  aa 
Conseil  Sup.  du  Canada,'*  respecting  minutes  of  notarial  deeds.  Fol. 
217.    9  pages,  say  8  pp^ 

•Praceedings  of  Council  on  mem.  of  same,  reapecting  new  parishes.. 
FoK  223.    6  pages,  say  5  pp^ 


lU^JL 


Ht 


ITIT. 
JaaMry  8, 
ParlB. 


Jane  16, 

PATto. 


-June  16, 
PHis. 

Jwie  16, 
PArii. 

Ime  16| 
Pirii. 

Jane  18, 
PArit. 

Jal7  6, 
Jnlj  6, 


JJAJSI, 

Parit. 

JloTember  12, 
Pari!. 


▲ngoitai, 
Paria. 


Ooioberl, 
Qaebeo. 

NoTember  4, 
Quebec . 

Norember  9, 

KoTember  17, 
Parii. 

IfoTember  8^ 
•Quebec. 

VoTember  7, 
Quebec. 

Korember  6, 
Quebec. 

1718  (ttf0). 
January  6, 
Parif. 

1717. 
KoTember  6, 
Quebec. 


Draft  for  Boyal  iDstmotioiui  to  Siev  do  Banuth,  <'  Lioatemiit  do 
Yaisaoao,'*  on  the  datios  to  be  diachai^ged  by  him  in  his  Toyaffe  to 
Canada.  (TiusdoonmentoontaiDB  interesting  details).  FoL  22S.  7 
pa^j^eSi  say  5  ppw 

Proceedings  of  Gonndl  on  petition  of  Sieor  Oollet,  *<Proo.  GteB.,** 
offering  to  prepare  a  civil  code  for  Canada.  FoL  23Y.  5  pages^ 
say  Hppu 

Proceedings  of  Gonnoil  on  menu  from  same  respecting  fiir  trade. 
FoL  240.  li  p. 

Proceedings  of  Council  against  delays  in  lawsnits.  Fol.  241.  Jfi^ 
pages,  say  5  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  praying  that  officers  of  jostioe  be  allowed 
to  act  as  attorney  fbr  absent  friends.    FoL  243.  2  j^ 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  Sieur  Colioi*s  notes  respecting  his 
proposed  work.  Fol.  247.  1  pw 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  draft  of  mem.  from  King  to  Sieur  Mw- 
quis  de  Yandreuil  respecting  card-money.  FoL  250.  9  pages,  eav  7  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  Draft  of  Boyal  mem.  to  Sieurs  de  Yan- 
dreuil and  Begon,  respecting  iur  trade.  FoL  255.  8  pages,  say   6  pp. 

Declaration  of  the  King  respecting  card-money,  grants  of  land  and 

seigniorial  cens  et  rmUs  (rf  Canada.    From  FoL  260  to  295,  inclnsi^«. 

*  68  medium  pages,  say  50  pp. 

Declaration  of  the  King  on  subject  of  Sieur  d'AuteuiL  Fol.  30 1.  J  p. 

Declaration  of  the  King  on  petition  of  Sieur  Duohesnay  asking 
for  a  grant  of  the  following :  Magdalen  Islands,  firion,  Des  BamAea 
and  lies  auz  Oiseauz.    FoL  312.    2^  pages  2  pp. 

Copy  of  grant  to  Sieur  Constantin,  on  Labrador  Coast.  Back  of 
FoL  313.  ]|  p. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  petition  of  Sieor  Ducheenay,  asking  for 
the  appointment  of  **  Grand  maitre  des  Bauz  et  Forftts.'*  F61. 
316.  1  p. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  petition  of  Sieur  Lalonde,  hatter,  Pana^ 
for  leave  to  establish  a  manufactory  of  beaver  hats  in  Canada,  with 
an  exclusive  privilege  of  twelve  years.  FoL  317.  1  p* 

Letter  signed  Laskoffky,  in  relation  to  his  work  on  the  LaHontan 
letters.    Fol.  318.    4  pages  2|q[». 

Letter  by  Sieur  de  liouvigny  on  his  second  voyage  to  Michilli- 
makinac.    FoL  324.  HPP* 

Memoir  of  Honseignat, "  controleur  de  la  marine  "  in  Now  France. 
FoL  331.    19  pages,  eay  10  pp. 

Succinct  report  of  M.  de  Barraith  on  his  voyage  to  New  France 
in  Frigate  <'  Astr4e.*'    FoL  343.  1  p. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  de  Yaudrenirs  letter  of  20th  April, 
1717.    FoL  344.    8  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Memoir  of  Canadian  merchants  respecting  the  new  fur  company. 
FoL  :'i51.  8  pp. 

Statement  of  number  of  beaver  skins  received  at  Quebec  Fol. 
356.  ip. 

Statement  of  letters  of  exchange  drawn  for  beaver  skins  on  N^et 
and  Gkiyot,  by  '*  La  Compagnie  des  Castors,"  in  November,  17 19  (sic). 
FoL  357.  IJp- 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  fur  trade.    FoL  358.  9  pp. 

Statement  of  letters  of  exchange  drawn  for  beaver  skins,  by  tbo 
"Compagnie  du  Castor,"  in  October  and  November,  1717.  FoL  363. 
4  large  pages.  6pp4 


mi 

•OetolmrSS, 
QiMbee. 
^•eember  7 
aad  14, 
Paiif. 

December  7, 
PAris. 


October  20, 
Paris. 

KodAte. 

December  9^ 
<}Qebec. 

October  30 
And  Dec.  17, 
Pmrif. 


Statement  of  Dumber  of  bales  of  bearer  shiiMMd  oo  frigates 
"  7iotoire  *"  and  "  AatrAe."    Fol.  865.  }  pu 

Proceedingsof  Coancil  as  to  ohann^  of  the  Saint  Louis  lOasiOD. 
Bxtraot  from  Boyal  mem<ur  to  de  Yaadrenil  and  B^gon,  14  Jone^ 
ni6,  and  26  Jane,  1717.    FoL  369.    12  medinm  pages,  say    10  pp» 

Prooeedinffs  of  Coonoil  on  sammary  of  another  letter  front 
de  Yaadreailand  B4gon«  Discovery  of  the  Western  Ocean.  FoL 
376,    3  pages,  say  1}  pi 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  another  letter  from  the  same.  Tnule 
in  spirits.  State  of  missions,  &c.    Fol.  378.    11  pages,  say        6  pp. 

Applications  for  military  positions  in  Canada.  Fol.  884«  8 
paffes.  ^  pp. 

Sentence  of  death  by  a  ooart  martial  against  a  soldier  named 
Mansard  dit  Sans-Qoartier  for  assault   against  a  «aperior.    Fbl» 

Proceedings  of  Council   respecting  card  money.    PoU  38&    2 


medium  pages,  say 


ip^ 


Series  of  petitions  and  memoirs  respecting  the  beaver  trade. 
From  Fol.  392  to  404.    11  medium  pages,  say  10  pp» 

Memoir  of  Sieur  de  Brouageuz  (*^,  second  in  command  under  Sieor 
de  Courtemanche,  giving  report  to  Council  as  to  what  took  plaoo 
on  the  coast  of  Labrador  during  the  year.    Fol.  405.  4  ppu 

1716 and  1717.     Another  series  of  memoirs  on  the  beaver  trade.   From  Fol.  408  to 
421.  24  pp. 

End  of  Vol  37. 


1717. 
October  20, 
<)eebec. 

October  20, 
<2aebec 

October  26, 
Qaebec 

HoTcmber  6, 
Qoebec 

HoTcmber  6, 
Quebec. 

NoTcmber  6, 
Qaebec 

Norember  6, 
Qaebec 

Heplember20, 
October  20, 
-Qaebec 


'*  Canada^Cobbbspondanob  OIh^balb." 

1717. 

Vol.  38.^M.  db  YAuoBiniL,  Pboo.  OlNiaAL ;  M.  BftooB,  Intbv- 

DAKT. 

C.  11. 

Letter  from  de  Yaudreuil  and  B£gon  respecting  finances.  FoL  6, 
7  small  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same  respecting  fortifications.  Fol.-  19,  14  snuill  pages, 
say  7  pp. 

Letter  of  Sieor  Peyre  on  the  continnation  of  a  gratuity  of  400  livrea 
for  bis  porpoise  fishery.    Fol.  27.   4  medium  page^  sav  3  pp. 

Letter  from  de  Yaudreuil  and  Bjgon  on  the  affiftirs  of  the  colony 
generally.    Fol.  33.    3  small  pages,  say  15  pp. 

The  same,  acknowledging  receipt  of  decree  relative  to  the  coining 
of  new  Louis  d'or.    Fol.  49.  }  p. 

The  same.  Two  letters  respecting  beaver  trade.  Fols.  50  and  56. 
12  pages,  say  6  pp. 

The  same,  on  the  mode  of  paying  officers  employed  on  staff  of  the 
TrdsorierG^n^ral  de  la  Marine.    Fol.  64.    7  pages,  say  3^  pp. 

Schedule  of  funds  appropriated  for  work  on  the  palace,  prisons 
and  storehouses,  and  for  pay  of  officials.    (The  latter  is  most  inter- 


(*)  8aoh  if  the  sifrQstvre.  At  the  top  of  the  mttnolr,  la  %  handwriting  of  the 
period,  hat  differeat  from  that  of  the  docoment,  1  find  **  fironases.' '  M.  FaribAait 
giTes  it  '*Bronegaee."— J.  M. 


126—1} 


Ivi 


1T17. 

NoTf  mber  6| 
QnebeOr 


October  12» 
Qnebeo. 


October  12, 
Quebec 
October  12, 
Qoebee. 
October  12, 
Quebec 

October  12, 
Quebec. 

October  17, 
Quebec. 

October  24, 
Quebec 

October  30, 
Quebec. 


October  81, 
Quebec 

October  81, 
Quebec 
October  81, 
Quebec 

Norember  3, 
Quebec 

MoTeaiber  7, 
Quebec 

HoTember  11, 
Quebec   ,^ 

Aprils, 
Detroit 

Aprils, 
Quebec. 

No  date. 


1717  Aud  1718. 
1715-16-17. 


1717. 
September  21, 
Quebec 


eating,  as  it  gives  the  names  of  all  the  officials  of  the  period.)  Fols. 
74  to  79,  9  pp. 

General  statement  of  letters  of  excharge  drawn  in  1717,  by  M. 
Oaudion,  Trdsorier-G^n^ral  de  la  Marine.  (Also  most  interesting.) 
lol.  80.    7  large  pages,  say  10  pp. 

Statement  of  fur-trading  licenpes  granted  in  1717.  Fol.  85.    7  pp. 

Letter  from  de  Yandreoil  to  MiniEter,  on  Ihe  affairs  of  the  colony 
in  general  and  especially  on  those  of  Detroit.  Foh  101.  2\  pages, 
flay  li 

The  same.    Affairs  at  Detroit    Fol.  103.    (^  pages,  say       5  p] 

The  same,  on  same  subject    Fol.  109.    14^  p&gesy  say  8  pp 

The  same,  explaining  to  Council  the  impossibility  of  sending  de 
Longneville  ard  de  la  Moraudidre  to  Louisiana.      Fol.  117.    2  pp. 

The  same,  as  to  DemoiEelle  D'alonne's  claim  to  certain  grants  at 
Fort  Frontenac.    Fol.  119.    3  pages.  1^  p. 

The  fame,  as  to  an  assessment  of  labour  on  the  inhabitants  of 
Montreal  for  the  building  of  the  walls  of  the  city.  Fol.  121. 
7  paffes.  3}  pp. 

The  same.  An  account  of  M«  de  Joncaire's  expedition  to  &k)n- 
nontouan.    Fol.  125.    14  pages.  ''PP* 

The  same,  respecting  eflects  sent  during  the  year  from  Boche&rt 

to  Quebec  for  account  of  the  King.    Fol.  133.    10  pages.  ^  PP. 

.  Bztract  from  schedule  to  accompacy  the  foregoing  letter.        FoC 

138.  2}  pp] 

De  Yaudreuil  to  Minister,  on  promotions  in  the  colony.  Fol.  144* 
11  pages.  6  pp] 

The  same.     Card-money,    Fol.  150.    6  pages,  say  3  pp* 

The  same,  lauding  the  seal  of  missionaries  at  Minas  in  behalf  of 
France.    Fol.  154.    Spaces,  say  H  PP* 

The  same,  as  to  the  difference  of  opinion  between  himself  and 
Btoon,  as  to  export  of  flour.    Fol.  156.    8  pages.  4  pp. 

The  same,  as  to  appointment  of  Sieor  Maimard  to  the  Superior 
Council.    Fol.  160.    4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  fame,  announcing  that  he  has  appointed  Sieur  Dnbuisson  com- 
mander of  the  post  of  Ouyatanons.    Fol.  164.  1  p.. 

Extract  fh>m  letter  of  Sabrevois  to  Yaudreuil  on  tiie  schemes  of 
one  8yta8]kigek.    Fol.  166.    2^  pages,  say  1|  p. 

Bxtract'of  letter  from  same  to  same.  He  complains  of  Baby, 
Nevcu,  and  Du  SabM.    Fol.  168.    2  pages,  say  1^  p. 

Letter  fh>m  the  Marquise  de  Yaudreuil  to  Comte  de  Toulouse,, 
asking  leave  for  her  husband  to  establish  a  post  at  Temiecamingne. 
Fol.  170.  1 J  p. 

Three  papers  giving  in  detailprices  received  for  furs  from  Fort 
Frontenac,  in  1717  and  1718.    Ibis.  177, 179  and  181.  ^  pp. 

Details  of  expenditure  for  war  against  Fox  Indians.  (Interest, 
ing  by  reason  of  the  names  of  articles  of  merchandize  and  prices- 
at  the  period.)    Fol.  186.  9  pp. 

De  liouvigny,  report  to  Council  on  his  second  journey  that  year 
to  Michillimakinac.    Fol.  196.  7  pp. 

Letter  of  M.  Collet  and  draft  treaty  for  a  new  for  company. 
Fols.  202,  203,  207.  10  pp. 

Petition  of  persons  interested  in  beaver  trade,  asking  for  passage 
to  Fram^  on  King's  ships.    Fol.  209.  2  pp. 

Five  letters  from  Sieur  de  la  Chassaigne,  on  the  scarcity  of  wheat 
which  prevailed  that  year.  From  Fol.  216  to  823.  11  pages,  say  8pp^ 


Ivii 


f 


1717. 
No  date. 


1716-17. 


Letter  from  Sienr  De  LAns  on  the  same  sabjeot    FoL  224. 
pagee,  say  2 ; 

Letter  from  Sienr  de  LAvis  in  relation  to  an  Illegitimate  ohiki, 
which  its  mother  had  given  to  the  Lorette  Indians,    FoL  226,  2^  pp. 

Memoir  of  Sienr  Chanssegros  de  L^ry  on  the  state  of  the  town  of 
Montreal.    Fol.  2i2.  6|  pp. 

Fonr  letters  from  SieiULl/hern^tey  engineer,  respecting  his  wcMrk 
and  services.    Fol.  237>  et  stq.  11  pp. 

(Printed)  Letters  pateni  in  form  of  an  edict,  anthorixing  the 
establishment  of  a  trading  company  under  the  name  of  "Lft 
Compa^ie  D*Oooident."    Fol.  247.    11  pages,  say  20  |^ 

Petition  of  the  beaver  tnulers  asking  for  an  extension  of  their 
charter  for  8  years.    FoL  257.  3  pp. 

EiTD  ov  Vol.  38. 


1718. 
October  4, 
Qoebee. 


October  M, 
Qaebec 

If  orember  8, 
Quebec 


NoT^mber  8, 
<2aebee. 

Norember  10, 
Quebec 


IfoTember  11, 
Qaebec. 


tforember  11, 
Qvebeo. 

December  80, 

Qaebec 

•Octobers, 

October  80, 
Quebec 


October  80, 
<)aebec 

October^Sl, 
<iatbec 


"  Canada— CoRBispoNDANoi  GieiiBALs.*' 

1718. 

Vol.  39. — M.  ds  Yaudbiuil,  Govbbnob  Gxnbbal.  M.  Bioov^ 

Intkndamt. 

C.  11. 

MM.  de  Yaadrenil  and  B6gon  to  Minister.  Oard-money.  Boyal 
domain.  Marriage  funds.  Difficulties  as  to  education.  School- 
teachers.   Fol.  3.    15  pages,  say  8  pp. 

The  same.  Card-money.  Bills  of  exchange,  Ac,  Fol.  13.  6  pagea^ 
say  liPP* 

The  same.  <'  Hopital  G^niraL"  '<  Siminaire  dee  Missions  Stran- 
gdres."  Grants  of  land.  Indemnity  to  be  granted  to  Sienr  d'Hertal 
for  buildings  destroyed  at  Ohambly  in  1709.  Indemnity  to  Sienr 
de  Tonty.    Fol.  19.    17  pages,  say  8  pn. 

Statement  of  expenditure  by  de  Tonty,  with  foregoing  letter.  FoL 
29.  Ip^ 

Letter  from  de  Yaudreuil  and  B^ffon  relatiye  to  La  Compagnie 
d'Occident  and  the  beayer  trade.   Fot  32.    5  pages,  say         2(  pp. 

Lettor  and  mem,  as  to  indemnity  claimed  by  Sienrs  fiT^ret  and 
Gayot,  interested  in  bearer  trade,  with  the  answers.  From  fol.  77 
to  106,  say  60  ppr 

de  Yaudreuil  and  Bja^n,  as  to  a  yesnel  which  Sienr  Monceau,  son 
of  d'Auteuil,  bad  purchased  at  New  York  and  wished  to  bring  to 
Quebec.   Fol.  108.    z  pages,  say  1  pw 

B6gon  to  Minister.  Western  Indians.  Western  Ocean.  Licenses 
for  trading  granted.    Fol.  110,  15  pages,  say  8  pp. 

On  wreck  of  yessel  "  La  Providence."  Fol.  118.  4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Schedule  of  effecto  belonging  to  the  King  shipped  on  board  "  Le 
Francois,"  for  Eochefort.    Fol.  123.  3  pp. 

De  Yaudreuil  to  Minister. War  among  the  Indian  tribes,  Kikapons, 
Mafkoutins,  Illinois  and  Foxes.  Their  peace  with  the  French.  FoL 
143.    10  pages,  say  ^    «^PP* 

DeYaudreuil  to  Minister.  Beepecting  the  "  Outaonas  dn  Sagoi- 
nan  "  (sic)  and  Miamis  Indians.  Sienr.  de  Tonty  sncceeda  in  pre- 
yenting  war  between  them.    Fol.  149.    13  pages,  say  7  pp. 

The  same.  On  the  efforts  of  the  Bnglish  Goyemors  to  win  oyer 
the  Indians.    FoL  157.    10  pages,  say  «  PP- 


iTlfi 


int. 


4. 


Deoembtr  IS, 
LttoeMk. 

Paris. 


MweklT, 
Paiii. 

Mftrehn, 
Paiii. 


JVMI, 

Ftefi. 


Bo  Ymndreiiil  to  the  Minister.  As  to  the  offloers  and  oertain 
▼ecendes  in  the  army.    F6L  163.    13  pagesi  say  6}  pp. 

M.  Btgon  to  Council.  On  the  sitaation  in  Acadia.  Limits  of 
French  and  British  colonies.   BinOry  of  the  English.  FoL  174.    6^ 

psgftg^  say    2^  pp» 

M.  De  Loaviffny,  Mmr,  to  the  Goonoil.  Makes  complaint  that  the 
Bishop  of  Qaebec  refnses  to  allow  the  King's  lieotenant  to  enter 
the  sanctnary  of  the  parish  (ohnroh)  for  the  eeremony  of  receiving 
the  ashes.    FoL  186.  ^  pp*. 

Petition  of  Chas.  de  Monseignat  to  B^gon,  claiming  10  per  cent, 
on  wine,  brandy  and  tobacco  entering  the  conntry.    Fol.  18o;    4  pp». 

Propoaals  by  Sieor  Chanesegros  de  L<ry  as  to  the  fortifications  at 
Mootreal.     Fol.  191.    6|  medium  ptffes  4  pp. 

Extract  from  Boyal  mem.  of  6th  Joly,  1716,  to  Yandreoil  and  B^ 
gon.  FoL  201.    17  pages,  say  16  pp. 

Petition  of  widow  of  Sieor  d'Aillebont  d'Argenteoil,  claiming  i^ 
pension.    FoL  217.  1}  p.^ 

Proceedings  ci  Ooancil  as  to  beaver  trade.  FoL  219.  6  pages, 
aay  3  pp. 

Decree  of  Council  of  State  as  to  contestations  between^Sienrs  N4ret 
and  Oayot  aod  The  Ck>mpagnie  D*Occideot    FoL  228.  6|  pp. 

Mem.  respecting  petty-ensigns  (*)  and  the  troops  in  Canada. 
FoL  232.    1^  page,  say  1  p. 

Proceedings  of  Council  (marine)  on  mem.  of  Pire  Lafitean  as  ta 
sale  of  liqaor  to  Indians.    FoL  242.     10  pages,  say  6  pp. 

Series  of  memoirs  and  decrees  respecting  beaver  trade.  Fol.  26^ 
to  862.  142  pp. 

|[em.  of  M.  de  Sabrevois  on  the  Indians  of  Canada  as  far  as  the 
Missisfiippi,  their  manners  and  trade.    FoL  854.  16  pp. 

Petition  of  Sienr  Etienne  Charon  respecting,  primary  schools 
in  Canada,  school  teachers,  Ac.    FoL  362.  2  ppw. 

Ein>  ov  Vol.  39. 


1719. 
October  M| 
Qnebee. 


OeloberS, 


October  M^ 
QiMbee. 


*' Canada— CoisxspoNDAif  01  GiNiaALs." 

1719. 

YoL.  40.— M«   Di   Yaudbiuil,  Ootibnob^Giniral.    M.  BiooN^ 


Intindant. 

an. 

De  Yandrenil  and  Bigon  to  Minister. 


SAminaire  des  Missions 


Lan<j[    grants* 

Indians  of  the 

38  short  nages^ 

20  pp. 

Death  of  CSiaroD. 


Etrangires.     Pablic  instruction.     Card    money. 
Siear  de  Boish6bert.    Fisheries.    Trade    licenses, 
west    English  rivalry.     Acadia,  &c.     FoL  30. 
aay 

Same  to  same.  Parish  districts.  School  teachers. 
Dlinois.  Posts  united  to  Loaisiana.  Suppression  of  trading 
licenses.  Post  of  Niagara.  Ensrlish  rivalry.  Poits  in  the  upper 
ooontry.    Acadia.    Labrador.    Fol.  60.    33  pages,  say  19  pn. 

The  same  with  reference  to  Sieor  Dachesnay's  application  for  title^ 
of  **  Grand  Mattre  des  eanx  et  forits/'  and  a  grant  of  the  Magdalen 
Islands,    FoL  68.    0  pagM,  say  8  pp» 


C)  Offiosrs  eonuninioned  hj  the  Goreraor-Qeneral  onlj  and  sot  bj  the  Riog. 


liz 


VotMber  14,  ^  Yaudrenfl  and  B^n  to  the  Minister.  Thev  have  no  news 
QMbeo.  from  do  Lanone,  who  is  in  oommand  of  a  post  in  the  npper  oonntry. 
BioQx.    Trade.    FoL  8S.    13  pages  *  7  pp. 


VeranUr  14,      Same.    As  to  elaims  of  Sienr  de  La  Mothe  Oodillao.    Fol.  91 

QMb^e.  ,        8  pages.  6  ppw 

Morembsr  14,      The  same.    Letters  of  exchange.  Honours  to  be  paid  to  oiBoiala. 

Qaebee.  Qotel  Dien  of  Qnebeo  and  its  lawsuit  with  Sienr  Jaeqnes  le  Per& 

Hunting  rights,  &o.,  in  Seigniory  of  Malkwie.     Presents  to  Iro» 

qnois.    Claim  of  Sienr  AuMrt  da  Foriilon.    Fol.  96.    26  pages^ 

say  15  pp» 

lioT«mb«r  14,      The  same.    Fortifications.    Work  on  the  Palace  nearly  finished. 

Q»«>>^*  Enlargement  of  Chftteaa  St  Lonis  required.    Stone  fort  to  be  built 

at  Lake  of  Two  Mountains.    Fol.  110.    8  pages  6  ppw 

Vet«Bib«r  14,      The  same.    Sending  claims  of  Sieur  Lanouillier  de  Boisclere 

9^^^^         (eee  Folio  115),  and  of  Sieurs  Andr^  and  Prat    Fol.  116.    9  pan^es^ 


say  6  pp. 

JoaeSftiidii.      Two  papers  respecting  English  goods  seized  at  Chambly  Portageu. 

Fols.  l4l  to  144.  4  ppw 

Verember  14,  MM.  de  Yaudreuil  and  B^n.  Masts  and  timber  from  Baie  St. 
Q*^®-  Paul,  sent  to  France.  Fols.  146  to  151.  10  ppw 

October  M,*        Memoir  respecting  representations  made  to  de  Yaudreuil  and 

B^n  as  to  losses  suffered  by  '*  La  Gompagnie  du  Oanada,"  and 

which  caused  its  luin  in  1705.    Fol.  159.  7  pp» 

Jaavsry  11,  Be  Yaudreuil  to  Council.  Asks  that  the  bishop  and  clergy  to 
QiMbeo.  forbidden  to  marry  officers  or  soldiers  without  his  permifisloo. 

Fol.  164.    8  pages,  say  ]|  p^ 

Waj  6^  The  same,  fiecommends  Sieur  de  Lotbiniire  for  the  Superior 

QMbeo.  Council  in  place  of  Sieur  de  Lamartiniire,  deioeased.      Fol.  166» 

8  pages,  say  2}  pp. 

Oeiobtf  IS,  Posts  should  be  visited  twice  a  year.  Sieur  de  Sabrevois  and 
9'^^^^^  his  claims.    Detroit    Trading  lioenseS|  &o.    Fol.  169.    14  pages^ 

say  8  i^ 

OcMwr  as,  The  eame.  The  upper  country.  The  Chag8amin,  Santeux  and 
''^^'^  Yox  Indians  attacked  by  the  Illinois.    lie  Boyale.    M.  Dabnisson.. 

The  Miamis  and  Guyatanons.    Settlements  at  Biyer  St  Joseph  and 

Teatiky.    Fol.  179.    26  pages,  say  15  pp. 

Dber  8^       The  same.    Yacancies  m  army.    Fol.  198.    6  pages;  say      4  pp^ 

iamabtt  U;      Mem.  respecting  expropriation  of  part  of  lot  belonging  to  M. 
Qaobeo.         du  Foriilon,  in  order  to  enlarge  tiie  outbuildings  of  Pdace.    FoL 
206.  3:pp. 

M9W9mhn  10,  Sieur  Bigon^  Statement  of  card- money  due  to  the  King  by  certain 
QadMc  persons.    Fol.  218.  1^  p. 

Oeiober  10^         Sieur  L'heimite  sets  forth  his  services.    Fol.  227.  3  pp^ 

8S»ter  as,        IL  ChausBcgros  de  LAry  writes  on  the  subject  <^  fortifications,  and 

Qaebte.  asks  for  the  rank  of  captain.    Fol.  220.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

Oqtotiw  n,        The  same.    The  Dauphine  batteiy,  Quebec,  injured  by  the  mer- 

Qaabee.  chanta  of  Lower-town.    Fol.  232.  |  p. 

Oeiober  IS,        The  same.    Fortifications  of  Quebec,  Montreal  and  Ohambly. 

^►■••^^  Troops.    Fol.  234.    6  pages,  say  4  pp. 

in£  («i0)*         Memoir  (no  signature),  on  state  of  Canada.  Advantages  of  Canada. 

S*gJ"^^  ^>»  Gtood  qualities  of  French  Canadians.    Commeroe.    Objections  as  to^ 

severity  of  climale  refated.    Hired  labour.    Objections  as  to  card- 

int.        money.    Fol.  241.    20^  large  pages,  say  24  pp. 

Mero.  in  same  handwriting  as  last  (no  rignature),  as  to  fur  trade. 

FoL  252.    6  large  pages,  say  8  pp*. 


QMbM. 

Voiviiuib< 


1719 
Januarj  26, 
Paris. 


Marie, 
Paris. 

May  23, 
Paris, 


Ma3r23, 
Pans. 

Oetobsr  25, 


SapplemoDt  to  the  above,  iotituled :  ''Memoir  sar  T^tat  present 
da  Canada  '*  1715.    Fol.  256.    7}  large  pages,  eaj  10  pp. 

Memeir,  without  preciae  date,  fVom  leadiog  merchants  of  colony, 
complaining  of  injaiy  done  them  by  oatsiders  who  come  from  Prance 
and  retail  their  foods  in  Oanada.    Fol.  264.  6  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  respecting  "  la  pdohe  4  la  fanlx  "  on  the 
Labrador  coast.    Fol.  270.    Hi  small  pages,  say  !(  p. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  complaints  of  La  Compagnie  d'Ooci- 
dent  as  to  tntde  done  in  Canada  contrary  to  its  interests.  Fol.  278. 
13i  small  pages,  say  7  pp. 

Koyal  instructions  to  de  Yaadreoil  and  B^n.  FoL  279.  51 
small  pages,  say  27  pp. 

Mem.  on  petition  to  Coancil /rem  Siear  Thiery  and  Haaenr,  panah 
priests  in  Canada  and  proprietors  of  MalbaiCi  asking  for  a  monoply 
of  trade  there.     Fol.  306.    6^  small  pages.  7  pp. 

End  ov  Vol.  40. 


1720. 
October  26L 
Paris. 


January  S, 
Paris. 

JaaoaryS, 
Paris. 


January  ^ 
Paris. 

JanoaiyS, 
Paris. 

January  7, 
Paris. 

Jaanary  7, 
Paris. 

January  16, 
Paris. 


Febrnary  27, 
Paris. 


January  16, 
Paris. 


January  2t, 
Paris. 


January  28, 
Paris. 


<<  Canada  .  — Cobsxspondanob  GiNiaALs  • " 

1720. 

YoL.  41. — '^  Consul  db  Maunb." 

C.  U. 

XJnfayoarable  proceedings  of  Coancil  on  Siear  Dachesnay's  petition 
for  the  office  of  "  Grand  Ibitre  des  Eaaz  et  Forftts,"  a  grant  of  th« 
Magdalen  Islands,  and  a  piece  of  land  within  the  Gtovemment  of 
Montreal.    FoL  2.    7}  pages«  3  ppL 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  respecting  floar  exported  from  New 
France  to  the  Islands.    FoL  6.  ^  PjP* 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  the  petition  of  Comte  de  Cr6qay  m 
grant  of  a  seieniory  to  extend  from  the  oatlet  of  l4tke  St.  Franoia 
to  the  foot  of  the  Long  Saalt.     Fol.  8.    4  pages,  sav  2  ppw 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  and  instractions  to  de  Yaadreail  and  B^goa 

respecting  grants  of  seigniories.    Fol.  10.    9  pages,  say  4  ppu 

•Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  the  price  of  dry  beaver  skins.  Fol.  15. 

3J  pages,  say  1|  p. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  respectin^masts,  &c.,  shipped  from  Que- 
bec.   Caltivationof  flax.    Slaves.    FoL  31.    15  pages,  say       7  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  rejecting  Comte  de  Cr^qay's  petition  for  a 
seigniory.    FoL  30.  2  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  Siear  de  Saint  Pierre's  petition  askicg 
for  the  Biagdalen,  Brion  or  Bam6es  Islands,  with  his  grant  of  He 
Saint  Jean.    FoL  43.    7  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  respecting  Siear  de  la  Boalarderie's  peti- 
tion for  leave  to  establish  a  sedentary  fishery  at  lie  Nigamicbeu 
Draft  of  Boyal  Order  thereon.     Fols.  47  and  49.    5  pa^^      3}  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  the  scarcity  of  farm  laboar  in  the  oolooy. 
FoL  61.    4}  pages.  2  pp. 

Jadicial  offices  vacant  in  Canada.    FoL  54. 55,  56.  2  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  mema  of  Sr.  Broaagne,  Commandant 
of  Labrador  coast.  Bsqaimaax  attack  a  French  crew.  Indians  of 
the  coantry.    FoL  57.    13  pages.  if  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  Siear  de  la  Yaltrie's  petition  for  a  grant 
of  the  harboar  of  Biver  St  Angastin,  on  the  Labrador  coast,  with  a 


Izi 


1730. 

Febmary  20, 
Qotbea 

Febroary  20, 
Ptfii. 


March  4. 
•P&ria. 


Mftreh4, 
Paris. 

March  11, 
<Parii. 


March  12, 
Paria. 


March  11, 
Paria. 


Mardil2, 
Paria. 


March  12, 

*Paria. 


March  12, 
Parif. 

Mardil2^ 
Pari!. 


March  16, 
Parii. 


March  17, 
Pari!. 

March  17, 


March  17, 
!Farii. 


view  to  the  establishment  of  ood  and  seal  sedentary  fisheries. 
FoL  164.    li  pages,  say  6  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  petition  of  Mtf.  Peyre  and  Boish^bart 
as  to  porpoise  fishery.    Fol.  81.    6  pages,  say  3  pp* 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  respecting  25  licenses  for  trading  with 
Indians,  granted  to  poor  families  m  Canada,  and  steps  taken  by 
Governor  to  prevent  sale  of  liqaor  to  Indians.    Fol.  255.        4|  pp. 

"  Sienr  P<  ire  "  asks  the  Coancil  to  continae  his  yearly  indemnity  of 
400  livres  for  the  porpoise  fishery.    FoL  88.  2  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  a  letter  of  de  Yaadreail  and  Bdgoo. 
Oratnity  to  Sienr  Sarrazin,  physician.  Commissioners  to  settle  the 
limits  of  New  France.  Encroachments  of  the  English.  Price  of 
poi7der.    Fol.  90.    8  pages.  5  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  and  Royal  mem.  in  reply  to  de  Yaadreail 
and  B^gon.    Fol.  94.    33  pages.  22  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  the  matter  of  Siear  Boaat,  "  Lieuten- 
ant-Gr^n^ral  de  la  Pr6vot6  de  Montreal."  He  had  obtained  leave  to 
send  one  canoe  to  Detroit,  and  sent  three,  tboagh  he  had  been 
repeatedly  forbidden  to  do  so.    Fol.  126.    30  pages.  25  pp. 

rroceedings  of  Coancil  respecting  measares  saggested  by  de 
YaadreaU  and  fi^gon  to  prevent  the  Indians  from  carrying  their 
fare  to  the  Bnglish.    Fol.  158.  1|  p. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  respecting  petition  of  Siears  Thiery  mm 
Hazear,  priests,  as  to  right  of  fishing  and  banting  in  their  seigniory 
of  Malbaie.    Fol.  159.     U^  pages.  8  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  respecting  two  petitions  of  Siear  Alex- 
andre Antoine  d*Ailleboat  <<  Gardeda Corps,"  who  asks  to  be  con- 
firmed in.the  statas  of  a  *'  gentiJhomme,"  always,  he  alleges,  enjoyed 
by  his  ancestors.  (Genealogy  of  the  d*Ailleboats.  FoL  167.  11 
pages.  7  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  a  pension  to  be  granted  to  the  widow 
of  Sienr  de  la  Martinidre.    Fol.  176.  1|  p. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  Siear  de  Loavigny's  proposal  as  to 
visiting  the  apper  posts  at  least  once  every  two  years.  FoL  117. 
2}  pages.  2  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  presents  sent  to  Five  Nation  Indians. 
Fol.  179.    li  paffc.  1  pw 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  law  salt  between  Siear  Petit  and  the 
Nans  of  the  Motel  Dien,  Qaebec.    Fol.  195.    5  pages.  2}  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  respecting  the  matter  of  Sienr  Jaoqaee 
de  la  Mollerie,  who  had  killed  a  man  at  Qaebec.  FoL  1^8. 
13i  pages.  8  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  petition  of  Jesait  Fathers  respecting 
their  college  at  Qaebec  and  their  hoase  at  Montreal  for  the  instrnc* 
tion  of  missionaries.    FoL  205. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  as  to  keeping  peace  with  the  Indians  of 
the  apper  coantry.    Fol.  218.  2  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  respecting  the  matter  of  Siear  de  la 
Mollerie  above  mentioned.  The  Coancil  declare  the  act  pardonable^ 
inasmoch  as  it  was  not  premeditated.    FoL  221.    1^  I^gO"         1  P> 

(A  reference  to  preceding  abstracts  will  show  that  the  father  of 
Siear  de  la  Mollerie  had  been  killed,  in  a  manner  almost  similar,  by 
Siear  d'Ailleboat  d'Argenteail,  who  was  also  pardoned). 

Decision  of  Coancil  as  to  Sienr  Boaat,  who  had  sent  three  canoes  to 
Detroit  in  place  of  one.    FoL  2261  3pp* 


Ixii 


1720. 

April  16, 
Parif. 

April  19, 

April  H 
PMig. 

Oelob«r  28, 
ttaia. 


April  20, 
Fttii. 


April  28, 

April  28, 
fkrii. 


^128, 
April  28, 


June  14, 
Paris. 

Jane  14, 

Oatoberld, 
Paris. 

€>«lobtr26, 


OetobtrlOb 
PH^Is. 


Petition  of  traders  of  Canada  and  La  Boohelle  to  Gomte  de 
Toaloose  respecting  prices  of  beaver  as  oompared  with  prices  of  mer-^ 
chandise,  the  latter  haying  doubled  within  a  year.    Fol.  229.      1^  p. 

Proceedings  of  Council  respecting  petition  of  the  Hospitals  of 
Canada  as  to  tiieir  «  Bentes  snr  FHotei  de  Yille  i  Paris."  Fol.  233.  1  p. 

Proceedings  of  Conneil  on  payment  of  Bills  ofBxchange  in  specie.. 
Fol.  236.    6  pages,  4  pp. 

Prooeediogs  of  Goanoil  on  for  trade  at  Fort  Frontenac  for  aoconnt 
of  the  King.  Fol.  239.    6  pages  6  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  M.  B4gon*s  letter  of  26th  October,  171&. 
Bzpenditnre  in  Canada,  1711  to  1714.  Card-money.  Acconnts. 
Bespecting  the  illegitimate  child  sent  to  the  Lorette Indians  (cnrioos 
details).  Fol.  257.    10|  pages  Hv?^ 

Proceedings  of  Oonncif  on  a  letter  of  the  Bishop  of  Qaebec.  mpi- 
tal  GMn6ral,  Quebec.  Increase  of  distress  in  the  colony.  Lack  of 
surgeons  and  mid  wives.  Beligioos  commonities.  FoL  262.  7  pages, 
say  3  J  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  the  petition  of  theoentlemen  of  St.  Sal- 
pice  respecting  the  fortifications  of  Montreal.  ^1.  269.  6  pages  dpp. 

Proceiedings  of  Coancil  on  petition  of  Sienrs  Qaotiai^  Nicolas,  de 
OrAs  and  others,  asking  that  Conite  de  St.  Pierre  be  compelled  to 
restore  to  them  the  letters-patent  granting  Saint  Jean  and  Misooa 
Islands.    Fol.  272.    3  pa^  2  pp. 

Memoir  to  accompany  the  above  petition.  Fol.271i  ^P^^S^^PP* 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  respecting  declaration  of  Sieor  de 
Sabrevois  who  had  commanded  at  Detroit.  Fol.  299.  18  pages  10  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  memorial  as  to  claims  of  Siear  de  la. 
Mothe  in  relation  to  Detroit.    Fol.  318.    7}  P^g^a  8  PP* 

Memo,  intituled  :  <*  Pretentions  de  M.  de  Lamothe,"  to  accompany 
the  above.    Fol.  317.    34  pages,  say  24  pp 

Proceedings  of  Coancil.  As  to  trials  of  quarrels  between  offioers- 
or  soldiers  and  citizens.    Fol.  342.     0^  pages,  say  4|  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  complaint  of\M.  Sutton,  plenipotentiary^ 
of  the  King  of  Great  Britain,  to  the  effect  that  de  Yaudreuil  had 
reftased  to  give  up  several  Bngliah  prisoners.  Fols.  345-46-47.  4 
pages,  say  3  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  respecting  difficulties  between  S»eiir 
Cu^et,  '*  D^ecteur  de  la  fermedu  Dontaine  d'Oocident  en  Canada,** 
and  traders  and  inhabitants  of  the  colony,  in  relation  to  the  admui* 
stration  of  the  <'Ferme"  and  the  collection  of  duties.  (Curioa» 
details  respecting  trade.)    Fol.  353.  33  pp. 

Decision  of  Council*  On  petition  of  widow  of  Sienr  de  St.  Oaa- 
tin,  asking  finr  a  pension.    Fol.  381.  1  p. 

Bun  ov  Vol.  41. 


im. 

Otiober  36, 


**  Canada— CoRUspoNDANOB  GiNiaALi." 

1720. 

YoL.   43. — M.   ns  YAnDBiuiL,  GovaaNOB  Obnbbal, 
M.   BiooN,  Intbndaiit. 

C.  U. 

Complaints  fbrmulated  by  M.  de  Breelay  and  a  woman  named 
Desruisseauz  against  de  Yandreoil.  Beply  by  the  latter  and 
BAgon.    Fol.  3.  7  pp» 


hm 


ino. 


Oelobar  H 


October  M| 

QMbM. 


Mowvatrntdf 


Paper  relating  to  the  fbregoiDg.    Foh  7. 


Ip. 


October  M, 
QaBbec 

October  Se, 
^Mbec 

October  as, 


Oetober  16, 
QMbec 
Oc^er  16| 

t|aebec« 

Oc*^S6, 
t|aebec« 

Morember  6| 
ypf— ber  Cy 


Morember  6| 
Qoebec 


IflO. 
VevcMberl^ 


Anj 


Annit] 
QmUc 


October  n, 


Oelobertt, 


De  Yaudrenil  and  Bteon  to  Minister.  Begulations  as  to  parish 
disiriots.  Hdpital  O^DAral.  Qaebeo.  Ineane  asylum  for  both  sexes 
needed.  Invalids.  School  teachers.  Trading  licensee.  Brandy. 
Illinois.  Mission  of  Sank  St.  Lonis.  Foreign  merchandize.  Eng- 
Ush  rivalry.  Pentagcdt.  Doctor  Sarraain.  Seals,  &o.  Fol.  8. 
50  pages,  say  21  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Western  domain  dnes.  Ohocolate  and  sngar. 
Card-money.  Freedom  of  trade.  Ia  None.  La  Yerendiye* 
Tmx  for  the  fortifications,  jkc.  Fol.  36.  31  pages,  say  16  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Bespecting  the  several  works  in  the  colony,  bisons, 
fortifications.  Chateau  St.  Lonis.  Fol.  61.  19^  pages,  say  10  pp. 

Same  to  same  Bespeoting  claim  of  Dame  de  la  Forest  to  resume 
lands  on  the  Illinois  and  the  lies  de  La  Forest,  as  creditor  of  the  estate 
of  Siear  de  La  Forest^  her  husband.  Fol.  66.     2i  pages,  say  1'^  pp» 

Statement  of  provisions,  munitions  and  merchandize  dealt  with  in 
the  King's  stores  at  Fort  Frontenac,  from  1st  September,  1719,  ta 
31st  August^  1120.     Fol.  84.  8  pp. 

Statement  of  fure  from  the  trade  at  Fort  Frontenac,  sold  at  Que- 
bec, 23rd  October,  1720.     Fol.  €6.  3  pp 

De  Yaudieuil  and  B^gon.  Tampering  with  sailors  and  their 
desertion.    Fol.  88.  ^  p. 

The  same,  on  Uie  same  subject.  Prisoners  as  servants  for  five 
years.     Fol.  90.  |p. 

Memoir  respecting  Fort  Chambly.     Fol.  92.  6  pp. 

Memoir  as  to  the  necessity  of  forming  a  settlement  at  foot  of  the- 
Niagara   portage,  two  leagaes  from  Lake  Ontario.    Fol.   296. 
8  pages.  4  pp. 

De  Yaadreuil  and  B^gon.  <' Domaine  d'Occident.*'  Foreign^ 
merchandise.     Domiciliary  visits.     Fol.  107.     6  pages,       2|  pp. 

De  Yaudreuil  and  B^gon.  Surgeon  of  Hotel  Dieu.  Prevalence 
of  diseases  of  the  lungs.  Asees,  male  and  female,  required.  FoLlll. 
4  pages,  2  pp. 

De  Yaudreuil  and  B^gon.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  Decree  of 
Council  of  State  of  7th  June  previous,  whereby  His  Majesty  had 
established  freedom  of  fur  trade.     Fol.  123.  i  p. 

Statement  of  import  duties  paid  in  France  on  fuis  imported  from 
Canada.     Fol.  126.  1  p. 

Extract  from  Letters  Patent  of  April,  1717,  establishing  r^gula-^ 
tionsas  to  trade  of  French  colonies.   Fol.  126.   7ipages,say    3pp. 

Copy  of  Decree  of  Council  of  State  declaring  applicable  to  all 
trade  in  Canada  the  Letters  Patent  of  April,  preceding.  Fol.  130. 
^  P«ges,  say  3  pp.^ 

De  Yaudreuil  and  B^gon.  Memoir  on  freedom  of  beaver  trade 
granted  to  people  of  Canada  by  decree  of  16th  May,  1720.  Fol. 
137.     16|  pages,  eay  8  pp. 

De  Yaudreuil.  Instructiona  for  Sieur  Dumout,  detached  to  take 
command  in  the  Ouyatanons  country  and  Bividre  des  Miamis. 
Fol.  168.    6paflr66,sav  3  pp. 

The  same  to  (>)unoir,  as  to  grant  of  lie  St.  Jean  and  other  islands 
to  Comte  St.  Pierre.    Fol.  162.  i  p. 

The  same  to  Council.  Missionaries.  Fox  Indians,  Kikapous- 
and  Mascoutins  at  war  with  the  Illinois.    Bivaliy  of  the  BngUsh. 


Ixiy 


1720. 

November  7, 
Qoebee. 

Julj  3, 
IfontreaL 
October  3 
Qaebec. 

October  26, 
Qoebee. 

October  21, 
Qaebeo. 

October  15, 
Quebec. 

March  10, 
Qaebec 

October  16 
«nd  22. 
'Quebee. 
December  9 


Dabnieaon.  New  sottlementfl.  Loftve  of  abaenoe  to  soldian. 
Labrador  Coast.     Foh  164.     21  pages,  say  14  pp. 

De  Yaadreoil  to  Cooncih  Promotion  asked  for  SidnndeSt. 
Oastin,  Dabaisson,  La  Come,  Bi^ftod,  Longaeuil,  &o,  Sappreasion 
of  petty  ensigns.     Foh  182.     11^  pag^  ^7  ^  PP* 

*'  Sdle  "  ot  tavernkeepers  of  Montreal.    Foi.  191 .  1|  p. 

M.  fi^gOD.  Patting  on  half-pay  (Marine)  Da  Bo,  a  gonneri  aged 
72  years.    Foh  193.  i  pw 

List  of  passengers  embarked  on  the  King's  vessel ''  Le.  Chameaa," 
eating  at  the  captain's  table.    Fol.  221.  5  pp. 

Bills  of  lading  of  masts,  oak  timber  and  other  articles  shipped  on 
vessel ''  Le  Chamean,"  commanded  by  M.  de  Yontron.    FoL  2H. 

5  pp. 

Letters  from  M.  de  Loavigny  to  Goanoil.  As  to  the  chief  oom- 
mand  of  the  apper  coantry.    Fols.  236-2  lO.  7  pages.  6}  pp. 

Petition  of  Siear  Mathiea  Benoist  Collet  as  to  the  administratton 
of  jastice*  Attributes  of  the  Sovereign  ConnclL  Claims  of  oAoers, 
&o.    Fol.  248.  2  pp. 

Three  letters  from  Siear  Chaassegros  de  L6ry  as  to  fortifioatioiiB 
and  troops.    Fols.  254  to  263.  14  pages.  8  pp^ 

Letter  and  log-book  of  Siear  Yoatroni  commander  of  **  Le  Cham- 
ean."  What  took  place  daring  his  voyage  to  Canada.  Dangers  of 
the  navigation  of  the  St.  Lawrence.  Necessity  of  preparing  two 
charts,  one  of  the  north  shore  and  the  other  of  the  sonth,  &o.  (Most 
interesting.)    Fol.  269.  32  pp. 

End  ov  Yol.  42. 


1721. 
J&xiiiarT  1, 
Paria 


Janoarj  1 , 
Paris. 

October  28, 
PariB. 


Jaimaiy  14, 
Pang. 


irarchl4, 
Paris. 

January  14, 
Paris. 


January  14. 
Paris. 


'<  Canada— CoBEispoNDANOB  GiNtaALs," 

1721. 

Yol.  43. — ''Consul  db  Marins.*' 

C.  11. 

Decision  of  Coancil,  granting  petition  of  Sieors  de  Boish6bert  and 
Peirefor  a  continoation  of  their  privilege  for  porpoise  fishing.  Fol. 
12.    4  pa^esy  say  2  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  as  to  the  establishment  of  the  post  of 
Niagara.    FoL  16.    6^  pages,  4  pp. 

Proceedings  of  CoonciT  on  letter  from  Bjgon,  26th  Oct.|  17:20. 
Cargoes  shoald  be  examined  before  vessels  saiL  It  woald  be  of  ad- 
vantage to  bring  negroes  into  Canada.  Caltivation  of  flax  and 
wheat  Steps  for  the  development  of  agncaltare,  &c  FoL  74.  27 
psffes,  23  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  a  mamoir  from  B^gon  as  to  means  of 
indacing  the  settlers  to  take  ap  the  caltivation  of  flax.  Fol.  88.  4 
pageSy  3  pp. 

noceedings  of  Coancil  on  themwitenanceof  religions  oommani- 
ties  in  Canada.    FoL  91.    6^  pages,  ^PP» 

Proceedings  oi  Coancil  as  to  the  post  of  Camanistii^nya  and  other 
posts  to  the  west  and  the  Indians  of  those  coantries,  Hndaon  Bay 
and  Lonisiana.    FoL  99«    16^  pa|^,  9  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  li.  B^n's  recommendation  as  to 
bringing  negroes  to  Canada.  (H.  Mgon's  recommendation  was 
oonpled  with  an  offer  from  the  Commnnities  and  leading  ] 


Ixv 


1721.       of  the  ColoDj  to  pay  for  the  negroes  ''pidces  d'Inde"  at  the  rate 


of  600  livres.)    Ibl.  lie^.  5  pp. 

Jmaumrj  14,         Proceedings  of  OoiiDcil  on  petition  of  the  widow  of  Sieor  de  La 

P«rit.  Forest   aeking  for  possession    of  Illinois   lands.    Fol.    119.    12 

pages,  10  pp.. 

JwauMTj  14,        Proceedings  of  Ck)nncil  on  petition  of  Sienr  de  la  Yerandrye 

P*<^  asking  for  enjoyment  of  the  grant  made  to  his  father,  who  died 

when  Governor  of  Three  Bivers.    Fol.    127.    2|  pages,  2  pp. 

JftiiiiaiyH        Proceedings    of  Cronncil  on  complaints  laid  by  de  Yandreuil 

Paris.  against  the  Bishop  of  Qaebec  for  marrying  officers  and  soldiers 

without  the  king's  permit  and  without  bans.    *<  He  has,"  says  de 

Yaadreaii,   '^jast  married  Sienr  de    Lantagnac,  his   nephew,    a 

lieutenant  in  the  army,  to  a  poor  girl,  of  low  condition,  the  daughter 

of  a  tavern-keeper."    Fol.  131.    2^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

JuiiiAry  11,        Proceedings  of  Council  as  to  gratuity  to  be  granted  to  the  two 

P<^n^  brothers  and  mother  of  Sieur  de  St.  Gastin.    Fol.  133.  1  u 

luraaryas,        Proceedings    of  Council,  as  to  details  furnished  by  Sieur  ae 

'*'*••  FottenviUe  (or  Sottenvilie)  Belisle,  as  to  Le  St  Jean.  4i  jjp. 

Hmutrj  18,         Proceedings  of  Council  in  relation  to  vacancies  in  the  colonial 

^f»*^  troops.    Fol.  145.    1 J  page,  1  p 

Fcteosiy  16.       Proceedings  of  Council  respecting  a  most  interesting  memoir 

^•^^  from  Sieur  de  Brouague  on  Laorabor.   Fol.  149.    25  pages.    15  pp. 

lUrcli  4,  Proceedings  of  Council  respecting  an  application  for  a  gratuity 

^■«*^  on  the  part  of  the  Jesuit  Fathers.    FoL  190.  2  pp. 

Mmrdi  18.  Proceedings  of  Council  on  the  claims  of  Dame  de  la  Forest 

'^^  Fol.  193.    7  pages,  3t  pp. 

lUrehu,  Proceedings  of  Council  on  letter  from  the  Bishop  of  Quebec  on 

^Aiis.  the  necessity  of  re- establishing  the  system  of  trading  licenses. 

Poor   families.    "Coureurs    de  bois."    fi6pital  66n6ral,  Quebec. 

Fol.  206.    5  pages,  ^  pp«. 

Mareh  S4,  Another  memoir  on  the  protest  from  the  Ecclesiastics  of  the 

Faria.  Seminary  of  St  Sulpiee,  as  to  the  tax  for  fortifications.    Diminution 

of  their  revenues.    Mission  of  Sault  aux  fiecoUet  removed  to  Lake 

of  Two  Mountains.    Fol.  209.    13  pa^es,  8  pp. 

«<  Memoir  respecting  trade  of  Canada."  Fol.  218.    3  pages.  4}  pp« 

Jmij  a,      *         Another  memoir  concerning  the  colony  of  Canada  and  the  beaver 

lAttochelle.    trade.    Fol.    220.    i-'i  pages,  5  pp. 

Mttchas,  Proceedings  of  Council    respecting  the  value    of  silver   coin. 

P»ri«-  Fol.  222.    IJ  page,  say  Ip. 

April  T.  Bztract  from  letter  written  to  Yaudreuil  by  Sieur  Dumont,  an 

officer  sent  to  the  Miamis  and  Syatanons.     Fol.  226.     1^  page, 

say  1  p. 

Apid  8,  Proceedings  of  Council  on  application  of  Sieur  AndrA  de  Ligne  for 

^^^*'  a  mint  in  Labrador.    Fol.  223.  1  p. 

IU7  so,  Proceediogs  of  Council  on  Sieur  de  la  Mothe  Cadillac's  claim  to 

Fmris.  Detroit.    Foi.  246.   7}  pages,  say  4  pp. 

MA734,  Proceedings  of  Council  on  letter  from  missionaries  of  Sault  St. 

'*^  Louis,  &o.    Fol.  260.   12  pages,  say  6  pp. 

MajM,  Proceedingsof  Council  on  petition  of  Ursuline  nuns  for  the  re- 

Paris.  moval  of  a  terrace  made  by  Sieur  de  Beaucour,  engineer,  on  their 

property.    (Curious  details.)    Fol.  257.    0  pftgeSt  ^J  3  pp. 

i^^  Proceedingsof  Council  on  letter  fh)m  the  gentlemen  ofStSui- 

^™*  pice,  in  support  of  the  protest  of  their  brethren  of  Montreal  respect- 

ing  the  tax  for  fortifications.    Fol.  260.    2^  pages,  say  Ih  p. 

^vM  M.  Proceedings  of  Council  respecting  a  plan  of  Quebec,  in  relief, 

'•*•  sent  to  the  Council    Fol.  262.  J  p^ 


IzW 


1T21. 
September  SS, 
Qvebee. 

Same  date. 


Korember  7| 
Paris. 


I^OTember  4, 
Parii. 


NoTember  19, 
Parit. 


December  3, 
Paris. 


December  % 
Paris. 

D^Member2, 
Paris. 


Decembers^ 
Paris. 


December  9, 
Paris. 


December  17, 
•Paris. 


December  17, 
Paris. 


December  19, 
Paris. 

December  19, 
•Paris. 


December  19, 
Paris. 


December  ]3| 
Paris. 


December  23| 
Paris. 

December  23, 
4Paris. 


IL  OhaossMrroB  de  Liiy  to  CoanoiL  SencU  the  plan  in  relief  of 
Mootreal  and  asks  for  money  for  the  fortifications.  Fol.  263. 
3|  pages,  say  1|  p. 

The  same.  Constmction  of  pnblio  baildings  at  Three  Bivera  and 
Montreal.  Neoessity  of  ooyering  them  with  aiate  to  render  them 
fire-proof.    FoL  265.    3|  pftgee,  say  1|  p. 

Proceedinffs  of  ConnoU  npon  a  memorial  of  M.  Begon  respeoting 
porpoise  fishery.  History  of  the  porpoise  fishery.  FoL  2b7. 
35i  pages,  say  18  pp. 

ProoeedingsofCooncil  on  letter  ofde  Yaadreatl  and  B6g^n  in 
relation  to  i>etroit.  Claims  of  Sienr  de  La  Mothe  Oadillao* 
Fo).  291.  46  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  letter  of  Sienr  de  Brooage  (ric)  relating 
to  Labrador.  Attacks  Of  the  Bsqnimaox.  Fishing,  &c.  Fol.  314. 
*f  P»g«*>  8*7  3  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Coancil  on  a  letter  flrom  de  Yandrenil.  Marriago 
of  officers  and  soldiers  by  Bishop  of  Qnebec,  without  leave  of  Oor- 
ernor.  Jesuit  missionaries.  War  by  Fox  Indians,  &o.,  against  the 
Illinois  Indians.    Western  posts.   Fol.  320.   23  pages  say        15  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  letter  from  Bigon.  Timber  ahipped 
on  **  Le  Chameau.'*    FoL  332.    8  pages,  say  6  i^ 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  letter  from  de  Yaudreuil  and  Bigoii. 
Besidence  of  Gtovernor-Grenend  at  Montreal.  Claim  of  Sieur  de 
Lignery.  Beply  to  the  XTrsulines  respecting  the  terrace  made  upon 
their  land,  &c.    Fol.  340.    7  pfu^,  say  ft  ppw 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  letter  of  Bigon  commending  IL  do 
Beaujeu,   commander  at  Miohillimackinac.     FoL  347.    3  pafree^ 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  the  fire  which  occurred  at  Montreal  on 
19th  June,  1721,  and.rendered  it  impossible  for  the  inhabitanta  to 
pay  the  taxes  for  fortifications.    FoL  349.  2  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  letter  of  M.  de  L<ry.  Letter  of  M.  de 
Niverville.  Beginnings  of  a  town  at  Fort  Chambly.  Fol.  355.  7 
paces,  say  3^  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  cm  letter  of  de  Yaudreuil  and  Bteon,  ask- 
ing that  traders,  &o.,  be  allowed  to  go  to  France  on  king's  shipd, 
O^t  of  passage  at  that  period.    FoL  360.    4^  pages,  say        2^  pp. 

Proce^infcs  of  Council  on  abuses  resulting  from  sale  of  liquor  to 
Indians.    Prevention.    FoL  £63.    8^  pams,  say  4  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  letter  ot  de  vaudreuil  and  Btoonaboat 
Acadia.  The  Abenakis  hostile  to  English  settlements.  The  Bog- 
lifih  at  Panouaniske.    FoL  372.    11  pa^es,  say  8  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  letter  of  de  Yaudreuil  and  Bigon,  and 
memo,  from  the  king.  Belations  with  the  bishop  and  clergy. 
Parish  districts.  Monks.  General  Hospital  taking  in  insane 
patients.  Invalid  soldiers.  School  teachers.  Troops.  Grants  of 
land.  Crops.  Sieur  de  Sarraaln.  Western  pDsts.  Bivalry  of  the 
Bnfflish.    FoL  380.    41  pages,  say  30  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  on  letter  from  Bishop  of  Quebec  The 
government  of  convents  is  his  by  right.  He  remonstrates  against 
the  destruction  of  the  General  Hospitol  at  Montreal.  Quebec  hospital. 
FoL  404.    10}  pages,  sav  6  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Council  in  relation  to  school  teachers.  FoL  410. 
2  pages,  say  1}  p. 

rrooeedinfcs  of  Council  respecting  Fox  Indians*  They  are  so  tor* 
bulent  that  M.  de  Yaudreuil  can  no  longer  prevent  the  other  Indians 
from  m&king  war  upon  them.    Fol.  418.    4^  pages,  say       3}  pp. 


lavil 


ITU. 
Deeeaiber 

Pftrif. 


23i     Proceedings  of  Connoil  respeotiog  the  attitade  of  the  Abeoakis 

towards  the  English.     FoL  423.     8|  pages,  say  6  pp. 

Deesmber  23,     Prooeedings  of  Coandl.   Bivaliy  of  the  English.     FoL  437, 
FsTM.  ^j  I  p^ 

Dsoember  36,      Proceedings  of  Conndl  in  relation  to  the  western  voyages  of  Pire 
Pftri*.  Charlevoix,  Jesuit.     Pol.  428,  say  Ip. 

Proeeediogs  oi  Council  respecting  a  project  of  the  English  m 
the  destruction  of  the  house  established  at  the  post  of  Niagara. 
Attitude  of  the  Iroquois.  Steps  taken  by  the  English  and  the 
French  to  treat  with  them.     lol.  430*  3  pp. 

End  of  Vol.  43. 


Hbrember  3S, 
PArit. 


ITll. 
OetoberS, 
Qoebeo. 

Goober  8, 
<2aebee. 

Octobers, 
'Quebec 


Septambes  11, 
Qnebee. 

1720  (Wtf). 
Bthn%ij  17 
Quebec. 
Ko  date. 

173L 
October^ 
Qsebeo. 

KoTember  4, 
Quebec 

Horember  4, 
Quebec 

KoTember  4, 
Quebec. 

October  3. 
Quebec 


HoTember  4, 
-Qoebec 

KoTember  4, 
Quebec 

Horember  4, 
-Quebec 

HoTcmber  lo, 
•Quebec 


^Canada. — Cobbispohdancs  GiiriaALB." 

1721-1722. 

Vol.  44.— M.  db  Yaudbbuil,  Goybbnob  Obiibbal,    M.   Btoom^ 

Intbndant. 

C.  11. 

De  Yaudreuil  and  B^gon  to  Council.  Method  of  preparing 
«*  Alkermes  "  or  "  Aurifique  de  Glauber.*'    Fol. 4.     2  pages,  say  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  <*  Domaine  d'Occident."  Foreign  trfuie.  Fol.  29. 
2^  pages,  say  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  On  re-establishment  of  the  exclusive  privileg. 
of  fur  trade  for  the  ''Compagnie  des  Indes."  Fol.  31.  2  pages, 
say  1  p. 

Paper  relating  to  the  foregoing  letter.     Fol .  33.  4  pp. 

Statement  of  expenditure  for  the  King  at  Fort  Michillimakinao 
by  Sieur  de  Lignery.     Fol.  46.  1  p. 

Letter  irom  Lignery  to  Comte  de  Toulouse,  accompanyii^ 
the  foregoing.    Fol.  47.  1  p* 

List  of  passengers  for  France,  this  year,  by  King's  vessel 
*'  Le  Cbameau."    Fol.  70.  4  pp. 

List  of  sergeants,  corporals  and  privates  who  applied  to  be  placed 
on  half  pay  from  1st  October,  1720,  to  1st  October,  IT'^l. 
Fol.  80.  0  pp. 

De  Yaudreuil  and  B^gon  to  Council.  Trade.  Amount  paid  to 
widow  Petit.    Asses,  mules,  &c.    FoL  83.     6  pages,  say         3  pp. 

De  Yaudreuil  and  B^on  to  Council.  Card  money.  Jesuits  at 
Montreal.    Fol.  87.    4^  p^es,  say  2  pp. 

De  Yaudreuil  and  B^n  to  CounciL  List  of  officers  of  marine 
in  New  France,  with  number  of  sergeants,  corporals  and  privates. 
Fol.  92.    1  page,  say  2  pp. 

Mem.  on  porpoise  fisheries  established  this  year  at  Bale  St.  Paul. 
Fol.  94.    6  pages,  say  6  pp. 

De  Yaudreuil  and  B^gon  to  Council.  Hospital  nuns,  Montreal. 
(General  Hospital,  Quebec.  Letters  of  nobility  applied  for.  Le  Sieur 
Crevier,  &04    Fol.  98.    10  pases,  say  6  pp. 

The  same.  Sieur  Des  Meloisee,  daim  to  a  piece  of  land  at  Qaebeo. 
FoL  110.    8  pages,  say  4  ppu 

Two  papers  respecting  a  floating  mill,  of  which  Sieur  Lanouiller 
had  procured  a  model  from  Paris,  and  which  he  wished  to  construct 
at  Qaebeo.    Fol.  126  to  130.  6  pp^ 


J 


Ixviii 


1731. 
OetoberS, 


Aagoft 
Qnmo. 


24, 


October  6, 
Quebec 


Kore  tuber  3, 
Quebec. 


Korember  10. 
Quebec. 

NoTember  11, 
Quebec. 

Oetobere, 
Quebec. 

Beptember  26, 
Quebec. 

September  26, 
Quebec. 

1732. 
October  17, 
Quebec. 

October  17, 
Quebec 

October  17, 
Quebec 


October  17, 
Quebec 


October  17, 
Quebec 


October  17, 
Quebec 

August  10, 
Quebec 


October  26, 
Quebec 


October  26, 
Quebec 

October  16, 
Quebec 

Oetober  17, 
Quebec 

October  20, 
Quebec 


October  20. 
Quebec 


Extract  from  reply  made  by  de  Yaadreoil  and  Bigon  to  Kiog'a 
memo,  of  8th  Jane  previous,  respecting  Acadia.    Fol.  131.      10  pp. 

Ck>py  of  letter  from  de  7aadreail  to  William  fiarnet,  Governor 
General  of  the  Province  of  New  York,  in  reply  to  English  Gover- 
nor's letter  of  lith  Jaly.     Pol.  43.  14|  pages,  say  12  pp. 

De  Yaadrenil  to  Council.  Marriage  of  officers.  Missionaries. 
Fresh  actrocities  by  the  Foxes.  Sdtdement  at  Biver  St.  Joseph. 
Oayatanons.  Dabaisson.  Labrador.  Brouage.  FoL  156.  25  pages^ 
say  12^  PP- 

The  same.  Liquor  traffic.  Testimony  of  Indians.  Fire  at 
Montreal.  Market  of  that  town.  Place  d'Armes.  Fol.  169. 
11  pages.  5}  pp. 

B^gon  to  Council.  Montreal  merchants  petition  for  freedom  of 
fur  trade.    Fol.  175.     5  pages,  say  ^i  PP- 

M.  de  Yaudreuil  to  Council.  Difficulties  as  to  pay  ment  of  officers. 
Fol.  178.    9  pages,  say  4  pp. 

M.  de  Bamezay  to  Minister.  Posts  in  the  upper  country.  Bale 
of  liquor  to  Indians.    Fol.  244.  1^  p. 

M.  Cbaussegros  de  lAry  to  Ck)unciL  As  to  the  new  town  of 
Chambly.    FoL  252.    3  images,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  Fortifications  at  Quebec  and  Montreal.  Curious 
details  as  to  fire  at  Montreal    Fol.  256.     10}  pages,  say  ^PP» 

List  of  officers  and  men  of  the  detachment  of  Marine  in  New 
France,  1st  October,  1722.     Fol.  272.    1  large  page,  say        2  pp. 

De  Yaudreuil  and  S^gon.  Letter  to  the  Council  on  the  general 
affairs  of  colony.     Fol.  273.     1  page,  say  }  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  State  of  finances.  Hospital  Nuns,  Mon- 
treal Lake  of  Two  Mountains  Mission.  Fol.  275.  9  pages, 
say  4  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Petty  ensigns.  Appointments  to  sundry  offices. 
Maps  of  upper  countiy  to  be  prepared.  Fol.  280.  6  pages, 
say  2  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Parish  Districts  General  Hospital  School 
masters.  Liquor  traffic  Trade  with  the  Bnglish.  Sault  Su 
Louis  Mission.    Fol.  288.     38  pages,  say  ^'^  PP* 

Extract  from  reply  of  de  Yaudreuil  and  B^gon  to  King's  memor- 
andum of  8th  June.    FoL  303.  8  pp. 

Statement  of  amounts  due  to  sundiy  inhabitants  of  Acadia  tor 
supplies  furnished  to  war  parties  serving  inAcadia  against  the 
Bnelish  in  1711  and  1712.    Fol.  309  to  311.  4^  pp. 

De  Yaudreuil  and  B^gon  to  Council  In  relation  to  Sienr  de  la 
Oome's  sugffeetion  as  to  procuring  muskets  with  socket-bayonets. 
Fol  322.    3|  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Statement  of  bayonets  and  muskets  remaining  in  King's  Stores 
in  Canada,  IJanuary,  1722,  to  accompany  above  letter^  Fol.  325.  ^p, 

De  Yaudreuil  to  Council.  Beepecting  the  poet  of  T^miscamingue. 
FoL  343.    17  psges,  say  8  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Asking  for  pension  attached  to  the  dignity 
of  Grand  Cross  of  the  Order  of  St  Lonis.  Fol  352.  2  pages,  say  1  p. 

Ihe  same  to  the  same.  Informing  them  that  he  had  caused  %**Tc 
Deitm  "  to  be  song  on  learning  of  the  reoovery  of  the  King.  Fol 
856.  I  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  As  to  oomplainta  laid  against  him  by  the 
wife  of  Smon  Bhfeume.    Fol  356. '  7  pp» 

The  same  to  the  aame.  Has  reeeired  medals  granted  to  the 
Indiana.    Fol  364.    1  page,  s^  |  f... 


fadx 


iTas. 

Oetober  24, 
QwbM. 

Oetoter  M, 

October  27, 
Qorbee. 


DM^mber  27, 
Qoebee. 

Oetober  2e, 
Qoebee. 


Oetober  29, 
Qsebee. 

Jane  1, 
Pftrii. 

Oetober  26, 
Qoebee* 


Oetober  16, 
Qnebee. 

Oetober  14, 
Qvebee. 

October  16, 
Qoebee. 

October  17, 
Qoebee. 

Oetober  17, 
Qoebee. 

Oetober  17, 
Qoebee. 

April  28, 
Perle. 


September  6, 


De  Yaudreuil  to  Couseil.  SettlemcDt  at  River  St.  Joseph.  Poet 
ofthe  Miamis,  OnyatanoxkB,  Jfco.    Fol.366.    6  pages,  say         ^ipp* 

The  same  to  the  fame.  As  to  Sienr  de  Tlsle  de  la  Oroyes'  passage 
to  France.    Pol.  369.     1  page,  pay  ^  p. 

The  same  to  the  fame.  On  the  artilleiy  of  the  colony.  DlfficnU 
mlties  between  the  Abenakis  and  the  English.  Pol  371.  6  psges, 
bsy  2i  pp. 

The  same  to  de  Ramezay.  As  to  the  Iroquois.  Intrigues  of  the 
English.  Their  designs  on  Lake  Ontario.  FoL  374.  5|  pages, 
say  5  pp. 

M.  fiigon  to  Ooancil.  Indemnity  to  Sienr  Pachot.  Claim  of 
M.  de  St.  Blartin.  Le  Ohevalier  de  St  Jean.  Pol.  378.  10  pages,, 
say  5  pp.. 

Same  to  same.    Payment  of  officers.  Pol.  383.  P}  pages,  say  4  pp.. 

Decree  of  Conncil  as  to  payment  of  400  livres   to  Madeleine^ 

Bonchette,  midwife.    Ful.  399.  }  p. 

Mem.  of  M.  BAgon  as  to  beaver  trade.    Pol.  400.  6  pp. 

Bepresentations  respecting  an  adjadication  at  T^miscamingue. 
Pol  403.  3  pp. 

Letters  of  Sienr  de  Boish6bert  in  relation  to  porpoif  e  fishery.. 
Pol.  407.    3J  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Letter  from  de  Kamezay  respecting  timber  be  is  seeding  to 
France  for  the  King's  service.     roJ.  412.    2|  pages,  say  'Z  pp 

The  same.    Unlawial  trading  in  beaver.    Pol.  414.  4  pp' 

H  Chans^egros  de  L^ry  to  Coancil.  Enceinte  of  Montreal.  Port 
Chambly.    Pol.  420.    6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Respecting  fortifications.  Pol.  424.  2}  pages, 
say  1  p. 

Same  to  the  same.  King's  ships.  Chateau  at  Quebec.  Pol.  42H. 
3  pages,  say  1|  p. 

Proceedings  of  Ooancil  of  Marine,  on  letter  of  the  Bishop  of 
Quebec  in  relation  to  the  General  Hospital,  to  the  sale  of  church 
pews,  dower  of  nans»  &o.    Pol.  430.  7  pages,  say  S^  pp. 

Proceedings  of  Ooancil  of  Marine  on  the  sale  by  auction  of  church 


pews.    Pol.  437.    8  pa^es,  say 


iPP- 


Speeches  of  the  Fox  Indians  in  the  Oouncil  held  at  M.  de  Mon- 
tigny's  house,  6th  S  ptember,  ,17^2,  with  the  answers.  Pol.  441.  11 
pages,  say  8  pp. 

End  ov  Yol.  44.  • 


ITU. 
October  14, 
Qvebee. 

Oetober  14, 
Qaebee. 


<<  CaHADA— OORRXSPONDANOS  GiniRALl." 

1723. 

Yol.  45.^M.   dx   Yauorbuil,   GK>vxrnob   Ginxral,  M.  BiooN,. 

Imtxndant. 

0.11. 

Be  Yaudreuil  and  B^n  to  Minister.    Arrival  of  thirty  prisoners. 
Pol.  3.     2  pages,  say  1  ju 

De  Yaudreuil  and  B^n  to  Minister.    Extract  from  reply  ^ 
King's  memorandum,  as  to  Abenakis  war.  Pol.  11.  2  pags,  sa^ 


12»-F 


In 


lt28. 
October  li, 
Quebec 


October  14| 
Quebec* 


•October  14, 
Qoebec 

October  14, 
'  Qoebec. 

1724  («ie). 

1728. 
October  14, 
Qoebec. 


October  14, 
Quebec. 

October  14, 
Qaebec 

October44| 
Qoebec 

October  14, 
Qoebec 

October  14, 
Qoebec. 


October  14, 
Qoebec 

October  14, 
Qaebec. 

0  itober  14, 
Qoebec. 


October  14, 
Qoebec. 


October  26, 
Qoebec 

October  31, 
Qoebec 

November  1, 
•  Qoebec 

Jane  9, 
Meudon. 


Janoarr  10, 
LeRochelle. 

•September  2. 


De  Yaadrenil  and  Btoon  to  Minister.  Vain  attempt  of  Wnglwh 
to  conciliate  the  settled  Iroqnois  and  tiie  Five  Nations  and  to  indaoe 
them  to  make  war  on  the  Abenakis.  Incorsions  of  Iroqaois  and 
Abenakis  into  £nfi;liBh  colonies.    Fol.  12.    20  pages,  say  8  pp. 

De  Y^Bodrenil  and  B^n  to  Minister.  Gleneral  affairs  of  Colony. 
General  Hospital,  Qaebec  Pablio  instniction.  Hotel  Diea  nan**, 
Montreal.  Sioax  Mission.  P^re  Marais.  Liqaor  traffic.  Asrt- 
colture.  Brandy.  Land  registers.  Cens  et  rentes.  Niagara,  &o.  Fol 
23.    29  pages,  say  12  pp] 

DeYandreail  and  B6gon  to  Minister.  Aff4rs  at  Detroit.  Lignery] 
Sabrevois.    Tonty.    Fol.  39.    12  pages,  say  5  pp[ 

De  Yaadrenil  and  B6ffon  to  Minister.  As  to  copper  money  sent 
into  the  coantry  and  rerased.    Fol.  47.    3(  pAg6s,  say  1^  p. 

Docament  in  relation  to  copper  money.    Fol.  51.  1  p. 

De  Yaadreail  and  BAgon  to  Minister.  As  to  claims  of  Aoadians  for 
snpplies  famished  to  war  parties  in  1711  and  1712.  Fol.  53.  10^ 
pages.  5  pp. 

The  same.  On  the  Abenakis  mission,  the  enceinte  of  Montreal, 
mission  of  Tadoasdac,  &o.    Fol.  59.    2  pages*  1  p. 

The  same.  As  to  fraads  in  the  beaver  trade  of  the  company  and 
its  monopoly  of  trade.    Fol.  61.    4  nages.  ^PP- 

The  same.    As  to  powder  for  artillery.  Fol.  65.  3^  pages.     If  p. 

The  same.  As  to  Acadia  and  grataities  for  P^re  Leyard,  Sienr 
d'Aigremont  and  to  Sienr  de  Selles.    Fol.  69.    3  pages.  2^  pp. 

The  same.  As  to  Mjjililiaimitfils  voyage  on  the  St.  Lawrence 
towards  the  sonth,  andas  to  possible  settlements  there.  Fol.  73. 
4i  pages.  2  pp. 

De  Yaudreail  to  Oardioal  Fieary.  Congratalating  him  on  his  ap- 
pointment as  First  Minister.    Fol.  77.    4  pages.  2  pp. 

The  same  to  Minister.  As  to  fortifications  at  Montreal,  the  corps 
de  garde  at  Three  Rivers,  the  Ghateaa  at  Qaebec,  and  the  anylnm 
for  lunatics.    FoL  81.    2  pages.  1  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  As  to  complaints  of  the  people  of  la 
Prairie  de  la  Madeleine,  as  to  the  anneziog  of  a  portion  of  the 
parish  to  Longaeail.    Fol.  85.    6  pages.  7  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  As  to  high  prices  of  prodace.  Price  of 
timber.  Hospital  nans,  Montreal.  Of  the  three  asses  sent  oat,  the 
male  died.    Fol.  ^6.    5  pa^^e^.  2^  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  As  to  appointments  to  be  made  and  pen- 
sions to  be  granted.    Fol.  100.    13]^  paged.  6  pp. 

De  Yaadreail  to  Minister.  Asking  that  captain  Bugqaot  be 
panished  for  having  taken  on  board  for  passage  to  Prance  the  priest 
intended  for  the  Micmac  Mission.    Fol.  109.    2  pages.  )  j^  p. 

Letter  from  Siear  Peire  to  Cardinal  Fieary.  As  to  porpoise  fishery 
at  Kamooraska  and  Kividre  Oaelle.    Fol.  111.    6^  pages.         4  pp. 

Copy  of  memorandam  from  the  King  to  de  Yaadreail  and 
B^gon,  respecting  the  Abenakis  and  the  English  in  Acadia.  Fol. 
lia  6  pp. 

Letter  from  the  widow  Pascaad  to  Minister,  as  to  the  beaver 
trade.    Fol.  121.    3|  pages.  2^  pp. 

De  Yaadreail  to  Minister.  Bepresents  that  Montreal  is  in 
need  of  a  physician,  and  saggests  Siear  Timoth^e  Syivain.  F^l.  125. 
2i  pages.  1  p. 


Ixxi 


1TI8. 
September  29» 
'Quebee. 

October  2, 
Qaebee. 

October  a, 
Qaebee. 

Oetober  6, 
Quebec 

-October  10, 
Quebec. 

October  ll, 
-Qaebee* 


October  12, 
-Qaebee 

Angofttia, 
Qaebee 


<laeb 


Ho  date. 


April  29, 

Tort 

Obartres. 


Oetober  14, 
Qaebee 

December  10, 
Quebec. 
Oetober  14, 
Qvebec 

October  14| 
QMbee. 


October  14, 
Qaebee 

October  14, 
Qoebee 


October  14, 
Qaebee 


Oetober  14, 
Qaebee. 

October  14, 
Qaebee 


October  26, 
Qaebee 

October  20, 
Qaebee 


DeYaadreoil  to  MiniBter.  DefendiDg  himself  against  charges  as  to 
secret  trading.    Fol.  128.  7  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Complains  of  Sienr  de  Beaaville,  who  had  treated 
him  disrespectfully ;   asks  for  jostioe.    FoL  132.  4  pp. 

Same  to  same.  On  war  with  Foxes,  Saateax,  Illinois,  &c.  Sieur 
de  Lonvigny.  Operations  of  the  English  against  Onabache  Biver. 
Fol.  136.    9  pages,  say  8  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Artillery  practice.  Siear  de  Joncaire  and  his  ser- 
vices.   Fol.  142.  2  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Beplacement  of  Sienr  de  HorillCi  deceased. 
Fol.  144.  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  On  affairs  of  Canada  and  Louisiana.  Allianoo 
with  Fox  Indians.  Their  war  with  the  Illinois.  Difficulties  between 
the  French  of  Louisiana  and  Canada.    Fol.  146.  17  pp. 

Beply  to  foregoing.     Fol.  155.     2  pages,  say  1  p. 

De  Yaudreuil  to  Minister.  Leave  to  officers  desirous  ot  going  to 
France.     Fol.  156.     5  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Same  to  eame.  Memo,  as  to  the  proposed  abandonment  of  tne 
post  of  Temiscamin^ue.     Fol.  160.     7  pages,  say  8pp* 

Same  to  same.     On  same  subject.     Fol.  164.  2  pp. 

Eleven  articles  in  relation  to  that  post.     Fol.  166.  3^  pp. 

Life  and  customs  of  savages  of  Canada.     Fol.  168.  l'£  pp. 

*<  The  chiefe  of  the  village  of  Kaskakia  having  heard  that  Sieur 
Perillard— a  prisoner,  in  irons,  for  having  killed  a  man— was  to  be 
put  to  death,  presented  themselves  at  Fort  Chartres  to  ask  for  his 
pardon."    Speech  of  those  Indians.    Fol.  174.     6  pages,  say  9  pp. 

Bdgon  to  Minister.  On  building  timber  of  Canada.  FoK  184.  4jt 
pages,  say  4  pp. 

Memo,  on  same  subject.     Fol.  188.     3^  pAg^i  Bay  3  pp. 

B^gon  to  Minister.  On  the  claim  of  Sieur  Coffinier,  surgeon  of 
Hotel  Dieu,  Quebec.     Fol.  190.    4  pages,  say  ^  IT* 

Same  to  same.  Kecommendlng  M.  Sdmbault,  the  younger,  for 
the  pobt  of  Prooureur  G^n^ral  of  Montreal.  Fol.  194.  4  pages, 
say  2pD. 

Same  to  same.  Timber  furnished  by  de  Bamesay.  Fol.  195. 
3J  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Bills  of  lading  of  timber  and  other  goods  shipped 
on  the  King's  vessel  **  Le  Chameau,"  commanded  by  M.  de  Beau- 
ville  de  Beauharnois,  for  Bochefort.    Fol.  205.  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  He  is  pleased  to  learn  that  the  men  named 
Marin,  Benaud,  Bizet  and  Barbereau,  sailors,  accused  of  attempting  to 
run  away  with  the  bateau  **  rHeureuz,"  from  Martinique,  lu&ve 
been  liberated.    Fol.  213.  1  p. 

Same  to  same.    Invalids  of  the  marine.    Duties  on  vessels  navi-* 
gating  the  St  Lawrence  and  on  the  marine  of  Canada.    Fol.  219. 
13  pages,  say  6  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Timber  and  beaver  sk^ns  sent  to  France. 
Fol.  220.    5  pages,  say  ,    2  row 

Petition  of  Th^rdae  Catin,  wife  of  Simon  Bhfoume,  demand- 
ing the  payment  of  money  she  had  lent  to  Sieur  Alphonse  de 
Tonty,  an  officer.     Fol.  239.    4j^  pages,  say  4  p. 

Bdgon  to  Minister.  A  Te  Beum  was  sung  at  Quebec  on  receipt  of 
the  news  of  the  King's  coronation.    Fol.  2 16.    1^  page,  sa;^      1  p. 

Same  to  same.  In  relation  to  expenditure  incurrred  in  New 
France,  from  1716  to  1723,  for  shipments  to  He  Boyale^  and  for 
vessels  arriving  during  that  period.    Fol,  272.  1  p. 


126-F| 


Ixzii 


1723. 


•etoberSO, 
Qaebee. 

October  >0| 
Qnflbee. 


October  14» 
QlMbec 


October  IS, 
Qsebec 

October  IS, 
Qnebec 

October  16, 
Qaebee 

October  16, 
Quebec. 

October  Si, 
Quebec. 

17Sa  (He). 
September  S8, 
Montreal. 

1728. 
Jaxmaij  10, 

Octobers, 
Quebec. 

Q«ebec 

September  30, 
Quebec 

September  80, 
Quebec 

December  li 
Lafiochellc 

April  15, 


May  6, 


October  e, 
Quebec 

October  8, 

Saint- 

Fran^olfl. 


Statement  of  amoant  due  by  He  Rojale  to  CaDada,  for  supplies 
famiBhed  at  Qaebeo  to  detaohmeDt  of  troops  from  the  said  ibland 
who  wintered  there  in  1719,  &o.    Fol.  274.  1  p. 

Statement  in  detail  of  provigiona,  munitions,  and  merchandize 
at  Fort  Frontenac,  Niagara,  head  of  Lake  Ontario  and  Bay 
of  Qaint«,  in  1722  and  1723.    Fol.  £81 .  4}  pp. 

Statement  of  fors  derived  from  the  trade  at  Fort  Frontenac,. 
Niagara,  and  the  head  of  Lake  Ontario,  in  I722*2j  and  sold  at 
Qaebeo.     Fol.  2b5.  3  pp. 

List  of  non-oommiseionrd  officers  (ind  men  of  detachment  of 
'  marine  applying  to  be  placed  on  half  pay,  from  Ist  Jane  last. 
Fol.  309.  4  pp. 

De  Bamezay  to  Minister.  As  to  alliances  of  the  Abenakis. 
Fol.  326.    8  pages,  say  6  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Asserting  that  de  Yaudrenil  is  carrying  on  trade. 
Fol.  332.     19  pages,  say  15  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Making  farther  complaints  against  de  Yaadreail, 
who,  he  says,  accased  him  of  permitting  the  carrying  of  strong 
liqaors  by  the  ''  voyagenrs."    Fol.  344.  4  pp. 

The  same  to  de  v  aadreail.  Eespecting  complaints  contained  in 
preceding  letter.    Fol.  348.    3  pages,  say  ^J^P* 

The  same.  Another  letter  to  Minister  on  the  same  sabject.  Fol. 
349.     3  pages,  say  ]|  p. 

Statement  of  permits  granted  by  Yaadreail  to  officers  travel- 
ling in  1772,  and  of  the  qaantity  of  spirits  they  carried,  &c.  Fol. 
851.     Sj^  pages,  say  6}  pp» 

De  Tonty  to  Bamezay.  On  design  of  bdians  of  Detroit  to  make 
war  on  the  Foxes.    Fol.  356.  9j^  pp. 

De  Lignery  to  Minister.  Asks  for  promotion  for  one  of  his  sons, 
Fol.  3b3.    2  pages,  say  l^  p. 

Ohaassegros  de  Utv  to  Minister.  Bespecting  military  qaaners 
at  Qaebee  and  Three  Bivers.     Fol.  366.     3  pages,  say  1^  p. 

The  same.  Complaining  that  he  does  not  receive  military  hononrs. 
Fol.  368.     2  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same,  ^specting  enceinte  and  fire  at  Montreal.  Fol.  370. 
2  pages,  say  1  p; 

Beaaharnois  de  Blainville,  lieatenant  in  navy,  to  Minister,  giving 
account  of  his  voyage  to  Qaebee.  Fol.  380.  3  pages,  say  1^  p. 
Pdre  d'Avaogonr  asking  for  a  Missionary  for  the  Sioaz  and  that 
M.  Pachot  be  sent  as  commandant  to  that  tribe.  Fol.  393. 
2  pages,  sav  1 J  p. 

Mem.  of  La  Compagnie  des  Indes,  complaining  of  the  an  willing- 
ness of  the  Canadians  to  receive  their  copper  money.  Fol.  395. 
2  pages,  say  1  p. 

Siear  Andi^  de  Leigne  to  Minister.  As  to  certain  police  regalations 
respecting  cleanliness  of  Qaebee.     Fol .  401.    6^  pages.  2  pp. 

Pdre  Aabry  as  to  relations  between  the  Indians  of  his  mission  and^ 
the  Foxes.    Fol.  406.  2  pp. 

Petition  of  Joachim  Fomel,  Car4  of  Ancienne  Lorette,  complain- 
ing that  the  decree  of  Coancil  of  State  of  previoas  year  has  redaced 
his  parish  to  nothing.    Fol.  408.  9  pp. 

Petition  and  list  of  inhabitants  of  Cote  Saint-Ange  protesting 
asainst  being  anited  to  the  parishes  of  Saint  Aagastin  and  Sainte^- 
F6ye.     Fol.  413  and  414.  3  pp^ 


Izxiii 


1723. 


October  10, 
Quebec 


October  8, 
Quebec 

NodAtc 


October  2. 


Petition  to  Hgr.  de  St  Yallier  from  iDhabitants  of  -Seigiiiory  of 
St  .Pierre,  protesting  afirainBt  the  aonezing  of  that  seigniory  to  the 
parish  of  woancoar.     Fol.  415.     3  pages,  say  ](  p: 

Letter  from  Car^  Ulrio,  of  Prairie  de  la  Madeleine,  to  Secretary 
of  State,  as  to  the  annexing  of  pait  of  his  parish  to  Longaeoil.  Fol. 
416«  ^  8^  pp. 

Same  to  same.    On  same  sabjeot.     Fol.  413.     3  pages.         1  p. 

Extract  from  letter  of  Bishop  of  Qaebeo  to  M.  Gasohier,  ex  curi 
of  Prairie  de  la  Madeleine,  proving  clearly  that  when  he  included 
Moaille  Pieds  as  within  the  jarisdiction  of  the  curi  of  Longaeail,  he 
had  been  misinformed.    Fol.  428.  1  p. 

Petition  of  the  inhabitants  of  Moaille  Pieds  on  the  subject  above 
mentioned.    Fol.  430.    4  pages.  ^  PP* 


End  or. Vol.  45. 


''Canada— CoBBxspoNDANox  GiN^aALi/' 

1724. 

Vol.  46.— M.  dx  TAUDBiinL,  GoviaNoa  General.    M.  BiooN,  In- 

TENDANT. 


172t  («t<). 
October  14, 
<)aebeo. 
1734. 
KoTember  2, 
-littebee. 


KoTember  2, 
Qaebec 

Norember  2, 
-Qoebeo. 


KoTember  2, 
Quebec 


VenaUlef. 

Oetober  2T, 
Qaebeo. 

lloTember2y 
Ooebeo. 


C.  11. 

De  Yaudreail  and    B^gon    to    Minister.     On 
Montreal.    Fol.  4.     11  pages. 
Same  to  same.    On  timl^r  to  be  furnished 


fortifications  of 

6  pp. 

Fol.  10.    9}  pages. 


Same  to  same.    On  war  of  the  Abenakis  against  the  Bnglii 
Hoosing  of  troops.    Fol.  19.    3  pases.*  1}  p. 

Same  to  fame.  In  relation  to  delimitation  of  the  parishes  of 
Lorette,  Beaaport,  Saint  Pierre,  &o.    Fol.  24.    3  pages,  say     1^  p^ 

Same  to  same.  On  the  death  of  M.  Itobert,  who  came  to  replace 
M.  B^gon.  Sapport  of  8  school  teachers  at  General  Hospital,  Mon* 
treal.  Sionz.  Affairs  in  upper  country.  Cereals.  Trade  with  the 
West  Indies.  Fisheries.  Fortifications.  Taverns.  Fol.  27.  2T 
pages.  10  pp. 

Same  to  pame.  Distribution  of  muskets  furnished  with  bayonets. 
Survey  of  the  ports  on  the  St.  Lawrence  by  M.  L'Hermite.  Trade 
and  traders.    Fol. 43.     12  pages.  6pp. 

Complaints  of  Canadian  merchants  against  foreign  traders.  Fol. 
61.  5  pp. 

Extract  from  mem.  of  King  to  de  Yaudreuil  and  Bjgon.  Fol.  55. 
2  pages.  1 J  p. 

Statement  of  sergeants,  corporals  and  men,  applicants  for  half-pay. 
Fol.  59.     5  pa^es.  2^  ppw 

De  Yaudreuil  and  B^gon.  Depot  for  notarial  acts.  BnceMe 
of  Montreal.  It  will  not  do  to  insist  on  acceptance  of  oopper 
money.    Fol.  62.  3  pp. 


A 


liziv 


m4. 

VoremberS. 


Oetdber  26^ 
QMbeo. 

October  aiS 
Qnekec 

Oetober  26, 
\tiiebec 


Oetober  V^ 
QiAbee. 

Oetober  26^ 
QMbee. 

Oetober  2S, 
Qaebec. 

Oetober  26, 
Qaebee. 

Oetober  26, 
Qiiebee. 


Oetober  26^ 
Qaebeo. 

October  26^ 
Qvtbee. 

Oetober  26, 
Quebec. 

October  26, 
Qttebet. 

Oetober  28, 
Qoebee. 

Oetober  28, 
QiMbee. 

Oetober  80, 
QoebeOa 

Oetdber  29, 
QMmc 


MoTcmber  2, 
<)iiebec 

Vovember  2, 
Qnebec 

VoTember  4, 
Quebec. 


KoTember  6, 
Qoebec 

QiMbea 

October  30^ 
QiMbec. 


Be  Yaadreail  and  B^n.  Siears  de  LaMarohe  and  Tonty.  Affairs 
at  Detroit.    FoL  67.    6  pages,  say  8  pp. 

De  Vaadrenil  to  Minister.  Eeepeoting  charges  laid  against  hiat 
as  to  trading.    FoL  72.    2  pages,  say  1}  p. 

The  same.  On  the  appointment  of  Silvain,  or  Sallivan,  as  phy- 
Bi6ian  for  Montreal.    Foi.  73.    1^  page,  say  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  In  relation  to  Messrs.  Depgly,  de  Lignery  andr 
Delisle  de  la  Croydre.  Artillery  practice.  In>qnois.  Abenakis* 
Fol.  75.    2  pages,  say  1^  p. 

Same  to  same.    As  to  naval  captains  and  ensigns.   Fol.  77.     1  p. 

Same  to  same.  Thanking  the  Minister  for  having  acted  on 
his  complaint  against  Beanhamois  de  Blainville,  or  Beauville. 
Fol.  79.    1  page,  fay  J  p» 

Same  to  same.  On  the  subject  of  trading  with  the  Bnglish. 
Fol.  81.    1  page,  eay  ^  p. 

Same  to  same.  Liqaor  traffic  with  Indians.  Fol.  83.  4  pages,, 
say  2J  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Thanking  him  for  appointing  his  son,  Yaadreaii 
de  Gavagnal,  to  the  command  of  the  troops.  Fol.  b8.  2  pages, 
say  li  p. 

Same  to  same.  Bespecting  Fox  and  Illinois  Indians.  FoL 
90.  9  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Sienr  de  Gaop^  (Gaspi)  appointed  corporal. 
Fol.  97.  }  p. 

Same  to  same.  As  to  orders  he  has  given  to  Sienr  Chansse^ros^ 
de  L6ry  in  relation  to  certain  works.    Fol.  99.     3  pagep,  say    1|  p. 

Same  to  same.  Thanking  him  for  granting  a  company  to  his  son. 
Fol.  Iu2.  J  p. 

Same  to  same.  On  the  post  of  TAmiscamingae,  and  the  re-estab* 
lishment  of  trading  licenses.    FoL  111.     1  page,  say  j^  p. 

Same  to  same.  Employment  of  soldiers.  Fortifications,  oc. 
FoL  113.    1^  page,  say  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  Abking  leave  of  absence  for  de  la  Yerendrye,, 
Baimond,  Celoron  and  h&  Perade,  io  go  to  France.  FoL  115. 
Ij^  pge,  say  1  p. 

Mme.  de  Yaadreail  to  Minister.  Death  of  Siear  Bobert.  In- 
snffioiency  of  M.  de  Yaadreail's  allowance.  Great  expenses  he  is 
obliged  to  incar.  Expense  of  living  in  Qaebee.  (This  letter  is 
carioos  as  to  details,  and  the  orthography  is  exceedingly  qaaint  for 
a  person  in  her  position.)    Fol.  117.     12  pages,  say  6  pp. 

De  Yaadreail  to  Minister.  As  to  pensions  and  trading  permits  U> 
be  granted.     Fol.  125.     1^  V^S^f  ^^7  ^  P* 

Same  to  same.  On  complaints  of  merchants  against  foreign 
traders.     Fol.  128.     3  pages,  say  1}  p* 

Same  to  same.  Asking  that  the  Governorship  of  Montieal, 
vacant  through  the  death  of  de  iiamezay,  be  granted  to  M.  do 
Longaeail,  his  son  preferring  to  remain  in  the  Navy.  Fol.  130.. 
2  pages,  say  1  p^ 

Same  to  same.  On  defective  constraction  of  fortifications  at 
MontreaL    Fol.  132.    4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Same  to  same.  On  same  subject  and  the  post  of  Temiscamingae. 
FoL  135.  1  p. 

The  same  to  the  Governor  of  Boston.  Fol.  136.  11  pages^ 
say  9  pp. 


IXXT 


ITM. 


Q— bee 


Horemberl^ 
QMbeo. 

October  M^ 
Q«ebea 

October  21^ 
^oebcc 

October  M^ 
Qmebec 

tfomnber  % 


NoTtmber  3, 
Q«ebec 

Sane  dale. 


Movvmberl, 


lUrcbSl, 
l)Mbeo. 


De  Yandrenil  to  Hinister.    As  to  events  sinoe  previous  aatomn. 
The  Abenakis  have  oontioned  to  harass  the'  Bnglish.     Aoadia^ 


W, 


Boston  and  the  Iroquois. 
The  same  to  the  same. 


;e«,say 
e  Tonty. 


4jpp, 
Fol.  165.    5|. 
4  pp. 


3  pp. 

St.  Lawrence^ 
IJp. 


October  Sl^ 


Fol.  144.    9 
Detroit  and 
pafcee,8ay 

Statements  of  fands  to  be  remitted  for 
to  artificers  of  detachment  of  marine.    Fol.  180. 
last  oi  invalid  soldiers.    Fol.  181.    4  pages,  say 

H.  Bigon  to  Minister.    On  coasting  trade  of  the 
FoL  183.    2  pages,  say 

Same  to  the  same.  Zeal  displayed  by  M.  Meschin  for  the  Cham* 
ean  mission.    Fol.  195.  1  p. 

Same  to  the  same.  On  Gimeral  Hospital,  Qaebec.  Fol.  224.  4^ 
P«««f  Bay  2  pp. 

Same  to  the  same.  On  payment  of  the  woman  Bonchette  or 
Domtaille,  midwife.    Fol.  22ti.    3^  paffesj  say  ]|^  p. 

Same  to  the  same.    As  to  certain  charges  of  adoltery.    Fol.  ^32. 
_      say  2  pp. 

'wo  memoirs  relating  to  the  said  charges.    Fol.  236  and  238.    4 
paiires,  say  3  pp. 

B^n  to  Minister.  As  to  fortifications  of  Montreal  and  th» 
chateau  at  Qaebec.    Fol.  239.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

BAgon  to  Minister.  Thanks  for  his  appointment  as  saperintendent 
of  harbour,  &c.  Asks  to  be  allowed  ten  tons  of  freight  room.  Card- 
money.  Live  animals  he  is  proposing  to  send  to  him.  Fol.  241. 
6  pages,  say  2J  pp. 

List  of  letters  and  memoirs  relating  to  commerce.  Foieiga 
traders.  Sapplies  for  Colony.  Advantages  of  commercial  freedom. 
Needs  of  agncaltnre.  Beaver  trade,  fto.  FoL  244  to  267.  3T 
pages,  say  20  pp. 

State  of  porpoise  fisheries  in  1724,  firom  He  Yerteto  Ghrande 
'Pointe  on  south  shore  of  Biver  St.  Lawrence.    FoL  269.  1  p. 

Charter-party  of  a  bateau  by  Sieur  Louis  Gk>8selin,  to  carry  Sieur 
L'hermite  while  taking  sounaings  in  the  Gulf  of  St.  Lawrence. 
FoL  282.  2  p. 

Beport  of  survey  of  land  on  islands  belonging  to  General  Hospital, 
Quebec    Fol.  289.    1  page.  1|  pp. 

Beport,  in  detail,  of  the  visit  of  Louis  Morgues,  master  carpenter 
of  the  Galleys  of  Marseilles,  to  the  pine  woods  in  vicinity  of 
Malbaie.    FoL  295.  2|  pp. 

Beport,  in  detail,  of  the  visit  of  Louis  Morgues,  master-carpenter 
of  the  Galleys  of  Marseilles,  to  Bale  St.  Paul  and  He  auz  Coudres. 
FoL  297.    3  pages.  4  pp. 

Betnm  of  vessels  entering  port  of  Quebec  from  France,  tho 
Islands  of  America  and  lie  Boyale.    Fol.  300.    1  page.  2  pp. 

Printed:  second  memoir  of  parties  interested  in  the  former 
^  Compagnie  du  Castor  du  Canada,"  plaintiflEs,  versus  **  La  Com- 
pagnie  des  Indes,"  defendants.    FoL  301.    3  pages.  6pp. 

M.  de  IfOuvigny  to  Minister.  (General  state  of  the  Colony.  War 
of  the  Abenakis  against  the  Bnglish.  Means  of  defence  against  the^ 
latter.    FoL  307.    4}  pages.  6  pp. 

M.  de  Lonffueuil,  Major,  to  Minister,  complains  that  M.  Ongnet,. 
'*  Dlrecteur-Beceveur  du  Domaine,"  is  carrying  on    trade.    FoL 
311.  2  pp.. 


Izxfi 


1734. 
H ovember  3, 
Qnebee. 

October— 
Qaebeo. 

Qaebeo. 

JanoAij  13, 
Quebeo. 

October  30, 
Qmebeo. 

October  30, 
Qiebeo. 


October  30, 
Qvebec. 

Oetober  30, 
Quebec. 

Anff08t39| 
Louifiboorg. 


Jalj  10, 
liaroehelle. 


HodAta. 


Jenuarj  14, 
PArii. 

October  11, 
Qfiebeo. 

1726  («i0>. 
October  17, 
Three  Riyers 


Sie«r  Le  Peire  to  MiDisier.  Afiking  for  coDtinaanoe  of  grataity 
hitherto  idlowed  him  for  the  porpoise  liehery.    F  il.  314.  2  pp. 

If,  de  Prat,  port  captain,  Qaebeo.  Navigatioa.  Harbour  of 
Qaebec.    ShipbaildiDg.     Fol.  317.     3  pages.  1(  p. 

Sieor  Ghaasaogroa  de  L^ry  to  Bf  inidter.  Fort  at  Saalt  St.  Loaii^. 
Chateaa  of  QaeMa    Bnceiote  of  MootreaL  Fol.  3:^0.  4  pages.  2  pp. 

Same  to  the  same.  Aekiog  for  letters  patent  as  an  engineer. 
Fol.32i.  1  p. 

The  same.  As  to  fortifioations  at  Lake  Tdmisoamingae.  Par 
trade.    Troops,  &x    Fol.  324.    7  pages.  3  pp. 

The  same.  A»  to  the  ereotion  of  private  baildings  in  a  manner 
oalcnlated  to  prevent  the  embellishment  of  towns.  Fol.  328.  4( 
pa^es.  2  pp. 

The  same.  Complaining  that  he  does  not  receive  military  honoars. 
Fol.  332.     a  pages  3  pp. 

i  he  same.  As  to  fortifications  at  Montreal  and  Qaebeo.  Fol.  337* 
9  pages  4  pp. 

Siear  L*hermite,  engineer,  to  ICinister.  Letter  accompanying 
memoir  oi  a  short  tear  he  had  jast  made  in  the  Oalf.  Fols.  35i 
to  354.  2^  pp. 

Letter  from  M.  Bobert,  who  was  setting  oat  to  replace  Intendant 
B^gon  in  Canada.  Written  fonrteen  days  before  his  death,  as  it 
appears  from  if  me.  de  Yaadreail's  letter  above  quoted,  Fol.  117.  that 
he  died  on  the  vety  day  of  his  departure  from  Larochelle,  24th  July, 
Fol.  36((.    8}  pages.  3  pp. 

Memoir,  ansigned,  on  the  matter  of  the  (Juris  established  by  the 
Chapter  of  Qaobec.     Fol.  374.  10  pp. 

Letter  of  lie V.  L.  d*Avaagonr  as  to  the  difficolties  at  Prairie 
de  la  Madeleine.     Fol.  379.   2^  pages.  l^p. 

Letter  of  Bev.  P.  A.  Ulric,  curi  of  Prairie  de  la  Madeleine,  same 
sobject.    Fol.  380.  1  p. 

Frofession  of  faith  of  Scear  Franf  oise  TrotUer  de  Beaabien,  Sister 
St.  Michel.    Fol.  381.  1|  p. 

End  of  Vol.  46. 


173& 
October  31, 
Quebec. 

October  25, 
Qnebee. 

October  81, 
Qaebeo. 


**  Canada— CoBRKSPONDAiioK  GfiNfcaALi.*' 

1725. 

Vol.  47«— M.  db  Yaudbkuil,  Goybrnor  Obnbral.    M.  db  Lok- 
OUBUIL,  Commandant.    M.  BfaoN,  Intbndant. 

0.  11. 

De  Longaeail  and  Bdgon  to  Minister,  in  relktion  to  fortifications* 
Fol.  4.   3J  pages.  Ijp. 

Notarial  deed  respecting  the  estate  of  Loais  Boaer  de  Yilleray. 
Fol.  9.  Hipp- 

Notarial  deed  in  reference  to  the  Leareaz  minors  who  claiinecl 
indemnity  for  loss  of  a  house  with  yard  and  garden.  FoL  19.  4| 
pages  2pp. 


Izzvii 


1736. 
October  31, 
Quebec 
October  31, 
Qaebeo. 

October  31, 
Qaebec 

October  31, 
Qaet>ec 

October  31, 
Quebec. 

October  31, 
Quebec. 


Aii(ni>t31, 
Quebec. 


October  31, 
'Quebec 

October  31, 
Qaebec 


•October  31, 
-Quebec 


-October  31, 
Quebdc 

Amgastl3, 
Quebec 

April  16, 
•Quebec 


-i^uebec 


May  22, 
<)aebec 


Quebec 
•Quebec 
•Quebec 


Qvebec 


April  33  and 
<taebec 


July  and  Oct. 
Qaebec 


De  LoDgaeail  and  Bdgon  to  Miaiater.  B^speotinj^  the  ence'nte  of 
Qaebeo  and  the  claim  of  the  UraaliDo  Nuns.    FjI.  23.    2  pairea    t  p. 

The  bame  to  the  same.  As  to  complaints  from  car^  and  people  as 
to  settlement  of  parish  districts.   Fol.  27.    4^  pa^os  2  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Becommcndirg  that  the  concession  above 
LaNoraye  be  granted  to  Siear  Gastinean.    Fol.  31.    2  pages        1  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  As  to  attUade  of  Abenakis  towards  the 
English.    Fol.  60.     18  pages  9  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Annonncing  departure  of  the  Marquise  de 
Vaudrenil  for  France,    Fol.  72.  J  p. 

Same  to  same.  On  the  placet  and  memoir  of  the  heirs  of  Siear 
Hertel  as  to  Fort  Pontchartrain  de  Chambly  and  environs.  Fol.  73. 
10  pages,  say  5  pp. 

Statement  as  to  the  porpoise  fisheries  on  the  St.  Lawrence,  and 
of  the  catch  at  the  close  of  the  autnmn  of  1724,  and  from  spring  of 
172&  to  date.    Fol.  84.  1  p. 

De  Longneail  and  B^gon.  Sespeuting  the  new  adjudication  of 
the  post  of  T^misoamingue.    Fol.  85.  4')  pages,  say  20  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Announcing  the  death  of  Bf .  de  Vandreuil.  Wreclr 
of  <*  Le  Ghameau."  General  state  of  colony.  Fol.  106.  27  pages, 
say  14  pp. 

Same  1o  same.  English  rivalry;  Upper  posts.  ChouegneD, 
Niagara,  Toronto,  Onabache,  Sioux  country.  Fol.  121.  28}  pages^ 
say  14  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Loss  resulting  from  a  fttU  of  one-fifth  in  the  value 
of  specie.     Fol.  136.    3  pages,  say  l^p. 

M«B^on.    Memoir  in  relation  to  foregoing  letter.  Fd  139.  2  pp. 

De  Yandreuil  Governor.  Complaining  of  the  acquittal  of  one 
Grouard,  whom  he  had  caused  to  be  arrested.  Fol.  143.  10}  pAg^» 
Bay  8  pp. 

The  same.  Post  of  T^miscamingue.  Privileges  granted  to  Sienr 
de  La  Gk>rgendidre  in  relation  to  this  post,  and  troubles  arising 
therefrom.  Spirit  of  independence  cf  the  inhabitants  of  Montreal. 
Fol.  149.    9}  pages,  say  5  pp. 

The  same.  The  Abenakis.  Settlement  of  Choneguen  made 
by  the  Bnglish.  Importance  of  preventing  them  from  maintaining 
it.     Fol.  155.     10}  pages,  say  5}  pp. 

The  same.  Asking  for  a  statement  of  merchandise  shippeid  ror 
the  King's  stores.    Fol.  161.  1  p. 

The  same.  Recommending  that  soldiers  marrying  in  the  country 
be  allowed  to  retain  their  muskets.    FoL  163.  1  p. 

The  same.  ''  Dangers  caused  by  movements  of  the  Bnglish  and 
Five  Nation  Iroquois,  who  appear  to  be  obstructing  measures 
adopted  for  the  security  of  the  upper  country."  Fol.  165.  16  pages, 
say  9  pp. 

Petition  of  Sieur  Paul  Guillet  to  de  Yaudreuil.  Complaining  aa 
to  the  granting  to  de  la  Gorgendidre  of  privileges  ^  relation  to  the 
post  of  T^misoamingue.    Fol.  174.    4  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  Two  memoirs  relating  to  the  improvements  at  the  post 
of  TAmiscamingue.    Fol.  176  and  178.  '  4}  pp. 

Series  of  reports  and  memoirs  as  to  smuggled  goods  seized  at 
Bimouski,  the  property  of  Sieur  Grouard,  who  had  brought  into  the 
river  a  vessel  from  New  England.    FoL  180  to  188.  16  pp. 

Two  memoirs  respecting  the  improvencnts  of  the  post  of  T^minca- 
mingue  by  Sieur  de  la  Gorgendidre.    FoL  189  and  1^1.  1^  p. 


faoiviii 


1715. 


Jane  ip, 
Quebec 

June  10^ 


JuelO^ 
Qaebeo. 

JumelO, 
Qsebee. 


JnnelO^ 
Qaebce. 

Oetober  31, 
Quebec 

Oetober  31, 
Qoebec 

Oetobar  31, 
Quebec 


October  31, 
Qntbec 

October  31, 
QMbec 

Octobers!, 
Qvebec 

Qoebec 

▲prfiai, 
Quebec 


M.  de  Longiieiiil  to  MioiBter.  At^kisg  for  appointmeDt  as  Gover- 
nor (General  in  place  of  M.  de  Yaadreoil,  deoeased.  Fol.  196.  2 
pa^es,  Bay  ]  J  p. 

The  Bame.  OrdiDaDce  promiBirg  protection  to  Sieor  de  1» 
Gorgendidre  to  aasifit  him  in  working  the  poet  of  T^miaoamingue. 
Fol.  193.  9i  pp. 

Speech  of  de  Longneoil  to  the  Iroqaie  assembled  at  the  village 
of  Nontagn^  aad  reply  of  the  latter.    Fol.  20(i.  .10  pp. 

M.  B^gon  to  Minister.  On  the  jk^sts  in  the  npper  country  and 
the  illness  of  M.  de  Yandreuil.    Pol.  206.  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  Diffionlties  as  to  the  adjudication  of  the  trade  of 
TAmiscamingue.  All  the  upper  posts  should  be  fkrmed  oat.  FoL 
208.    38  pages,  say  18  pp» 

Same  to  same.  Masts  for  the  King's  ships«  Fol.  228.  3^  pagee^ 
say  IJp. 

Same  to  same.  Intrigues  of  the  English.  Bstablidhments  at 
Chou^guen,  Niagara,  Frontenao,  La  Galette,  &c  Fol.  231.  14}: 
pages,  say  7  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Yersion  favourable  to  the  accused  in  the  matter  of 
Sieur  Grouard,  whom  iL  de  Vaudreuil  had  taken  it  upon  himself  ta 
arrest  without  consulting  M.  Bdgon.    Fol.  2i9,   23}  pages,  say  11  pp» 

Same  to  same.  Soliciting  promotion  ior  his  brother,  a  lieutenant 
in  the  navy.    Fol.  252.    t  pages,  say  1}  p.. 

Same  to  same.  Another  letter  on  the  Grouard  matter.  Fol.  *^54k. 
SJpageSfWiy  l}p. 

Same  to  same.  Letter  accompanying  tf' statement  of  the  trade  at 
Forts  Frontenac,  Niagara,  at  the  head  of  Lake  Ontario  and  at 
the  Bay  of  Quints.    Fol.  258.    9  pages,  say  8  pp. 

Same  to  same,  fiespecting  the  trade  in  mast-timber.  Fol.  266. 
H  P^«^  ^7  3i  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Difficulties  between  Sieurs  Gatin  (^shmud  b^ 
Qastin)  and  Peire  as  to  cod-fishing.    Fol.  273.    7^  pages,  say  3  pp» 

Same  to  same.  He  has  limited  to  two  the  number  of  taverns  for 
each  parish.    Fol.  278.    6^  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Ordinance  as  to  difficulties  between  Sieurs  Gastia 
and  Pdire  respecting  cod-fisheries  at  the  Grand  Btang  and  Biver 
Madeleine.    Fol.  294.  14  pp.. 

Extract  from  letter  written  to  the  Court  by  M.  B^on,  in  relatioa 
to  hostilities  between  the  Abenakisand  the  Bnglish.  Fol.  301.  11  pp. 

Return  of  vessels  arrived  at  Quebec  from  France  and  the  islanda . 
of  Martinique  and  He  Royal,  and  of  those  that  sailed  from  the  said 
port    Fol.  308.    1  page,  say  2  pp. 

Bemarks  made  Sieur  de  Tilly  during  his  voyage  to  Chicoutimi,. 
ior  the  inspection  of  pine  timber  suitable  for  masts.  Fol.  311.  5^  pp.. 

Memoir  of  the  Bishop  of  Quebec  as  to  the  revenues  of  all  ecclesias* 
tical  establishments  and  religious  orders  in  Canada.  Fol.  426.  3^ 
pages,  say  1 J  p. 

Plan  for  promoting  the  settlement  of  Canada  in  the  manner  best 
calculated  to  benefit  the  colony  and  France.  Fol.  428.  9  pages, 
say  12  pp. 

Names  and  standing  of  those  who  signed  the  petition  presented 
in  behalf  of  the  merchants  and  inhabitants  of  Montreal,  protesting 
against  the  adjudication  of  the  post  of  T^miscamingue,  to  Sieur  de 
la  Gorgendidre.    FoL  436.  2}  pp.. 

Petition  of  inhabitants  of  Montreal  as  to  the  post  of  T^mis- 


camingue.    Fol.  438. 


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Izxiz 


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80pltaberlOy 


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QMtee. 


QMtee. 


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Speech  of  the  Iroqads  who  came  to  Montreal  to  lament  the 
death  of  M.  de  Bamezay,  and  reply  by  Baron  de  Longuenil.  FoL 
412.  12  pp. 

Beport  as  to  difficalty  the  inhabitants  of  Anoienne  Lorette  find  m 
cpmplyinfl^  with  the  decree  of  the  Connoil  of  State  of  13th  March, 
1724.     Foi.  450.  6  pp. 

Siear  Chaussegroe  de  Urj  to  Minister.  Works  on  the  fortinca* 
tions  of  Montreal  and  Chambly.  Plan  of  the  fatate  cathedral  of 
Quebec  made  by  him.     Foi .  455.     6j^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Letter  from  the  Bishop  of  Quebec,  accompanying  memoir  of  4th  of 
same  month.  Complains  that  persons  of  loose  character  are  sent 
to  Canada.  Disorders  and  crimes  the  result.  Claims  the  royal 
protection  for  the  hospital  nuns  of  Quebec,  Three  Rivers  and  Mon- 
treal .  Loss  of  the  king's  ship  *  ^  * .  Death  of  Sieur  de  Louvigny . 
Frdre  Chretien's  plan  for  the  establishment  ot  schools.  Fols.  461  and 
462.     8  pages,  sa^y  12  pp. 

De  Longneuii  and  B^gon .  Memo,  describing  the  former  limits  of 
the  post  of  Temiscamingue,  from  data  furnished  by  Sieurs  de 
Yercndres  and  de  la  Morandidre,  officers  in  the  army,  and  Sieurs^ 
Blondeau  and  Rose,  voyageurn.     Foi.  478.     8  pages,  say        4  pp. 

Memoir  urging  the  necessity  of  preventing  the  Bnglibh  from  car- 
rying out,  to  the  injury  of  France,  their  dcbigns  in  relation  to  the^ 
colony  of  Canada.    Foi.  437.     61  pages,  say  45  pp. 

(The  following  words,  in  pencil,  appear  at  the  head  of  this  docu- 
ment:  **  Ce  m^moire  est  fait  par  un  membre  de  la  Congregation  de 
St.  Lasare.") 

End  of  Vol.  47. 


*'  CaNADA^OoBBBSPONDANOS  Gf  NiBALt." 

YoL  48.^M.  nB  Bbauhabnois,  Goybbnob  Gbmbbal,  M.  BtooN  ani>- 
M.  DuPDT,  Intbndants. 


lYML 


IS. 


October  14, 


»» 


20, 
Ooloterao^ 


»» 


OMbM. 


C.  11. 

De  Beauhamois  and  Dapuy  to  Minister.  Affairs  of  the  colony. 
Finances.    Foi.  3.  Ij^  p» 

The  same.  Letter  and  memo,  as  to  the  re>building  of  the  Palais. 
Fols.  6  to  19.  24  pp. 

The  same.  Stating  that,  owing  to  steps  taken,  the  colony  has 
not  suffered  greatly  through  the  loss  of  the  cargo  of  **  Le  Ohameau."^ 
Gunpowder.    Porpoise  fishery.    Foi.  34.    13  pages,  say  6  pp. 

M.  de  Beauharnois  as  to  the  limits  of  the  territory  within  the 
Government  of  M.  de  Longueuil.    Foi.  42.     1  page,  say  ^  p. 

De  Beauhamois  and  Dupuy.  Acknowledging  despatch  notifying 
them  of  the  King's  resolve  to  govern  by  himself.  Foi.  44.  3  pagee, 
say  ii  p. 

The  same.  In  relation  to  the  Governor  General's  quarters  at 
Montreal.     Foi.  47.    3^  pages,  say  Ij^  p. 

The  same.  In  relation  to  the  several  judicial  offices.  Foi.  51. 
9  pages,  say  4}  pp. 

The  same.  Sieurs  de  la  Yerendtye,  Celeron  and  Dugo6  have  not 
availed  themselves  of  their  leave  of  absence  to  go  to  France,  and  ask 


Ixxx 


1716.       to  be  ttUowed  to  do  so  next  year.    A.pplioatioii  for  like  leave  cm 

behalf  of  Siear  Amariton.    Fol.  58.    1  page,  say  |  p. 

October  20,        Be  BeaaharDois  and  Dapay.  Specie^  Timber  at  Ghtsp^  and  Bale  dea 

Quebec         Ghaieurs.  Trade  and  navigation.  Porpoiae  fiftheir.  Priceof  bread.  Pow^ 

der  magflsine  at  Qoebeo  greatly  exposed.  Fol.  60. 16  pagee,  say  8  up. 

October  20  The  same.    Respecting  the  copper  money  sent  to  0$iiada.    FoL 

Qnebec  gg,     3  psgen,  Bay  IJ  p. 

October  28,        Acconnt  of  copper  money  sent  by  La  Compaffnie  dea  Indes  in 

Qoebeo.  n?2,  and  still  in  the  offices  of  the  said  Company.    FoL  73.        1  p. 

October  20,        De  Beanhamois  and  Dopay.     As  to  the  beaver  trade.    Frauds, 

Quebec         g^^    Fol.  79.    17  pages,  say  8  pp. 

October  SO,        The  same.    Pardons  to  be  granted  and  appointments  to  be  made. 

^Quebec.  General  hofipital.    Seminary  aod   Ursalines,  Qaebec    Bailding4. 

Projected  shipyards.    De  Lignery  and  Michillimakinao.    Harbovr 

Mabter  to  be  appointed  ;  Sienr  Testa  de*la  Bichardidre  fitted  for  the 

post    Means  of  improving  the  navigation  of  the  St.  Lawreaoe. 

Fol.  90.     30  pages,  say  ^'^PP- 

Beptember  26     Report  of  conference  between  delegates  of  the  colony  of  New 

t"  Sr!i'w^'    ^^^^  *"<*  ^^^  Abeoakis  of  Casoo  Bay,  with  reply  of  Governor  of 

mewiora.      jjew  France.    Fol.  106.    29  pages,  say  22  pp. 

BeDt^m^  25      ^^  BeMnhsmois  to  Minister.  As  to  necesaitv  of  re-estaUishing  the 

Qnebec       '  practice  of  giving  presents  to  the  Indians  of  the  npper  conntry.  Fid. 

1726.        120.    3it  pages,  say  ^ipP- 

SepUiDber28,      Same  to  same.    Patents  and  commissions  to  certain  dBoera  pro> 

^'"^^^         moted.    Fol.  129.  Vp. 

8eptomber27.      game  to  same.    As  to  charges  made  against  Sienr  d'Anteoil  des 

Quebec.  Moassean  (de  Monceauz)  of  trading  w.th  Manhattan.    Pension  for 

Dame  d'Hervilliers.     Sienr  de  La  Borde  returns  to  France.      FoL 

132.    2  pages,  say  1|  p. 

Jf^w^'^      Same.    On  the  difficolty  of  keeping  in  the  conntry  young  mes 

Quebec.  ^^^  ^^^  ^^^j.  ^^^^^^  ^  cachet.    Fol.  134.  3  pp. 

^P^^r  2Si      Same.    As  to  presents  for  settled  Abenakis.  FoL  140.  Ip. 

hept^mber2S,  Same.  On  proposed  Oaabache  settlement.  Bivalry  of  tlie 
^uebea  English.     Fol.  112.  Ip. 

^P^^^rS^t  Stme.  Suggests  the  propriety  of  giving  mnskets  to  disoharced 
Qaebec  aoldiers  who  have  married  in  colony.    Pol.  146.  1  p. 

September  2S,  Same.  Patent  of  Knighthood  of  the  order  of  St.  Lonis  delivered 
<juebec         i^^  gj^^y  de  Lignery.     Certificate  of  service  and  catholici^  of  Siemr 

Denis  de  la  Boode.    Fol.  148.  1  p. 

September  28,  Same.  Question  of  precedeoce  between  oiBcers  of  army  and  navy. 
<laebec  pol.  162.    2  pages,  say*^  "^  IjJ. 

SieS^^'  ^*  Complaints  of  Sieur  de  Ghtnnes  on  the  snbject.  FoL  164.  f  p. 
September  28,  M.  de  Beaahamois  in  relation  to  certain  yoaths  of  good  familiea 
<Juebec  condemned  to  serve  tor  life  as  soldiers  in  the  colony.  PoL  166.    J  p. 

September  28i  The  same.  As  to  certain  abuses  in  the  fortoi  Chambly.  Fol. 
<5uebec  157     2  pages,  say  IJp. 

September  28,  The  same.  Bespecting  the  settlement  of  Niagara,  with  letter 
Quebec.         ffQQi  |[^  ^^  Noyan  to  Beaahamois,  dated  at  Hontreai,  on  the  saoae 

subject.    Fol.  169  and  160.  S^  pp. 

Bztraots  from  a  letter  of  M.  de  Longaenil  on  the  projpress  of  fort  of 

Niaeara  and  the  abandonment  of  Choo^nen  and  Petite  Ohftte  by 

the  English.    Fol.  163.  l^p. 

September  28^  De  ^anharnois  to  Minister.  A  limit  must  be  pnt  to  granting 
^iaebec         ]eave  to  soldiers.    Applies  for  reinforcements  of  troops  for  new 

forts.    Fol.  164.    4  pieiges,  say  ^tWh 


Izxxi 


V 


ItM. 
Scomber  29. 
Qvelwe. 

OctoVrl, 
Qvebee. 


Oetober  1, 
QMbec 

Oetober  1, 
Qeetee. 


Oetober  10, 
Qmebeo. 
October  10, 
Qoebee. 

Oetober  11, 
Qeebee. 


Oetober  12, 
Qvebee. 

Oetober  23, 
OMbee. 

Oetober  25^ 


V 


Deeenber  29^ 
Qeebee. 

Qoebee. 

Qeebeo. 


Oetober  12, 
Qvebeo. 

Oetober  12, 


Oetober  12, 
Woreeiber  23, 


Jeiyft, 

Aabqj. 


1724  (•<#). 
Oetober  24, 
Qeebee. 
It96. 
Oetober  d, 
Q«ebee. 


Be  Beaaharaois  to  MiDister*  As  to  olaims  of  Hme.  de  Bamezay 
iQ  relation  to  a  brickyard  she  had  establiehed  at  MontreaL  Memo- 
rials from  that  lady.    FoL  167  and  169.  'i\  pp. 

The  same.  Reports  that  he  was  present  at  the  singing  of  a  Te 
Deum  at  the  Cathedral  of  Qaebeo  in  celebration  of  the  King's 
marriage.    Fol.  178.     1  page,  say  j^  p. 

Same  to  same.  On  the  necessity  of  removing  the  powder  maga- 
zine at  Qoebec  to  aoother  site.    Foi<  180.  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  Announces  the  establishment  of  peace  with  the 
Foxes,  who  have  promised  not  to  make  war  again  upon  the  Illioois. 
Fol.  181.  2  pp. 

Same  to  same.    On  the  sabject  of  vacant  offices.    Fol.  183.    1}  p. 

Same  to  same.  Desertion  of  men  named  Pettier  and  Deloig- 
non.    FoL  185.  |p. 

Same  to  same.  Kecommen^ds  Sienr  Cbaassegros  de  Ury  lor 
Grand  Cross  of  St.  Loais.    Fol.  187.  ^  p. 

Placet  of  de  lAry  in  that  behalf.    Fol.  188.  1  p. 

De  Beanharnois  on  the  bailding  of  the  palace  at  Qaebec.  Fol. 
189.  i  p. 

Same  to  same.  In  relation  to  a  fire  which  occurred  at  the  guard 
house,  and  necessity  ot  removing  powder  magazine  which  is  close 
by.    Fol.  19*.  Ip. 

The  same.  Intrigues  of  the  English.  Niagara.  M.  de  Joncaire. 
Fol  195.    3  pages,  say  2^  pp. 

The  same.  On  certain  honours  claimed  by  M.  Dnpuy,  Intendant. 
Fol.  203.  1  p. 

M.  fi^gOQ.  Annonnees  his  intention  of  remaining  still  in  Canaoa 
owing  to  the  wreck  of  <<<  Le  Chameau . "    Fol.  206.  1  p. 

The  same.  Keduction  in  number  of  troops.  Niagara.  Domiciled 
Indians,  &c.     Fol.  2o7.    6|  pages,  sav  2^  pp. 

The  same.  Thanking  the  Mioister  tor  appointing  M.  de  Beanhar- 
nois. M.  de  Lotbiniere  has  entered  holy  orders.  Death  of  M. 
Bouat,  Lieutenant^General.    Fol.  211.     2  pages,  eay  H  P* 

The  same.  Coasters  and  their  crews.  Invalids.  FoL  213  to  '^^17^. 
7  V^g^f  say  ^  pp. 

The  same.  The  arrival  of  Beauhamois  has  delighted  everyone. 
De  Longueuil  has  returned  to  Montreal.  De  Yaudreuil's  daughters 
have  been  eniruAted  to  Madame  B^gon  who  is  jto  take  them  back  to 
France.     Fol.  226.  2  pp. 

The  same.  Sending  a  plan  of  Montreal  prepared  by  Sieur  Dagud. 
Fol.  228.     2i  pages,  say  1^  p. 

The  Fame.  His  joy  at  seeing  France  anin  after  an  absence  of 
fourteen  years.  Describes  his  voyage  and  praises  Comte  Deegouttes 
Commander  of  the  *'  Elephant"    Fol.  230.    2}  pages,  say        2  pp. 

Copy  of  letter  from  M«  Burnet  to  de  LongueuiL  Learns  that  the 
French  have  begun  a  fort  at  Niagara,  with  the  intention  of  confining 
therein  the  Five  Nations  and  to  prevent  the  other  Indians  from 
trading  with  the  Eoglish.  Protests  against  the  undertaking.  Fol  • 
233.  1^  p. 

Adjudication  of  the  trade  of  TAmiscamingue  to  Sieur  de  la  (ror- 
gendidre.    Fol.  235.  6^  pp. 

Beportof  a  seisure  of  a  canoe  loaded  with  merchandise,  at  Nia- 
gara.   Fol.  239.    6^  pages,  say  5  pp. 

Memorial  of  de  Kamezay's  widow,  as  to  losses  she  has  incurred  on 
timber  furnished  to  the  E[ing  in  pursuance  of  the  bargain  made  by^ 
her  husband.    Fol.  24).  2  pp.. 


Izzzii 


1T26. 
April  SS, 


October  14, 
Quebec. 


Siiptember  \ 
Qaebec. 

October  20, 
Qoebec 

October  21, 
Qoebec 

October  21, 
-Quebec. 

October  21, 
Quebec 

October  21, 
Qaebec 


October  21, 
-Quebec. 

October  21, 
Quebec. 

October  21, 
Qoebec. 
October  21, 
Qoebec. 

October  21, 
Qaebec 

October  81, 
Queoeo. 


October  26, 
October  30, 


Meyie, 
WhitehaU. 


February  16, 
Qaebec 

July  26, 
July  U, 


Memo.irom  the  King  to  Sienra  Yaadreail  and  B^on,  respeotiDg 
the  olaims  of  de  la  Hothe  Oadillac  and  Detroit  Fol.  247.  25  pages, 
say  20  pp. 

Dapny,  Intendant,  to  Minister.  Complain')  that  Comte  Deagonttae, 
commanding  the  King's  ship,  refosed  to  wait  until  despatches  were 
completed.  Other  inconyeniences  caosed  by  his  harried  departure. 
Timber  sent  by  Madame  de  Bamezay .  Products  of  Canada.  Keoooa- 
mends  de  )a  Riohardidre  for  the  office  oi  harboar  master.  Foi.  261. 
3J  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Betom  of  specie  in  treasury  of  Domaine  d'Occident  at  Quebec^ 
derived  from  import  duties  on  provisions  and  spirits.  Fol.  272.  3  pp. 

Statement  of  fur  trade  at  Fort  Frontenac,  Niagara  and  head  of 
Lake  Ontario.    Fols.  274  and  276.  4(  pp. 

Dupuy  to  Minister.  States  that  he  has  leased  the  house  of 
Madame  de  Bamezay  for  three  years.    Fol.  283.  6  pages,  say  8  pp. 

Same  to  same.  The  daughters  of  de  Yaundreuil  sail  for  Frmnoe 
on  the  King's  ship.    FoL  287.  |  p. 

Same  to  same.  On  bills  for  the  King's  account  at  the  upper  poets. 
Timber,  hemp,  bills  of  exchange.    Fol.  288.    16  pages,  say      7  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Bcclesiastical  affairs.  Employment  of  soldiers. 
Commerce  and  fisheries.  Building  timber.  Mines.  Clearing  of 
land.  Cattle.  Skins  of  wild  animals.  Taverns,  &c.  Fol.  297. 
43  pages,  say  28  pp. 

Same  to  same.  On  the  limits  of  the  Tadousac  trade,  and  the 
bringing  ofthe  Seigniory  of  Malbaie  under  the  Domain.  Fol.&19.    ^p. 

Same  to  same.  The  scandal  as  to  Sieur  d'Auteuil  and  the  wife  of 
BeAume  has  died  out.    Fol.  320.  4  pw 

Same  to  same.    £especting  land  register.    FoL  321.  \  p^ 

Same  to  same.  List  of  majors  and  adjutants  to  whom  powder  ia 
yearly  distributed.     FoL  324.  2|  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Will  carry  out  King's  orders  as  to  taking  «p 
arms  of  discharged  soldiers  and  storing  the  eame.    Fol.  336.       }  p. 

Same  to  same.  Explanations  as  to  claims  of  Sieur  de  la  Mothe 
Cadillac,  in  relation  to  Detroit,  against  Sieur  de  Tonty.  Fol.  SSL 
7  pages,  say  6  ppw 

Same  to  same.  Kitracts  from  letter  of  Dupuy  as  to  Sieur  de  )& 
Motbe  Cadillac,  with  denials.    Fol.  352.     ISj^  pages,  say  16  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Detroit  and  Sieur  de  Tonty.  FoL  361.  7  pages^ 
say  6.  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Asks  for  title  of  **  Intendant  de  Marine  "  for  him- 
self, and  G-rand  Cord  >n  de  Saint  Louis  for  de  Beauharnois.  Intrigues 
of  the  Bnglish  to  win  over  the  Indians  at  Niagara.  Fol.  365.  3^  pp. 

Translation  of  letter  from  Duke  of  Newcastle  to  Walpole,  respect- 
ing fort  built  at  Niagara  by  the  French,  and  which  the  BngUah 
wished  to  have  demolished.    Fol.  368.  2^  pp. 

Notice  of  the  Bishop  of  Quebec,  de  Longueuil  and  B^gon,  regarding 
claims  arising  from  the  regulations  respecting  parish  districts.  Pol. 
387.    9 J  pages,  say  4^  pp. 

De  Longueuil  to  Minister.  Fox,  Sauteuz  and  Sioux  Indians. 
French  settlement  at  Niagara.  English  post  at  Chon^gnen.  Bura- 
ibg  of  the  Palace,  Qaebec.    FoL  392.    12|  pages,  say  6  pp. 

Council  at  Niagara  of  delegates  of  Five  Iroquois  Nations  with  oe 
Longueuil.    Fol.  399.  2^  pp. 

Beply  of  de  Longueuil  to  news  brought  by  Cabina,  Chief  of  the 
Sauteux.    FoL  402.  H  p, 


k 


ITSC 

Anfciut  16. 
MontreAl. 

October  4» 
MoQtrMd. 


1737  («ie). 
-October  19, 
MontreAL 
1726. 
Jane  1ft, 

Jane  7, 

Jane  16, 


October  23, 
-Qoebeo. 

September  10, 
H^uebec 


JUy7, 


bnziii 


BeplyofdeLoDgaeQil  to  Mr.  Burnet's  lotter  (FoL  238)  of  6th 
Jaly,  a»  to  the  re-eetabliahment  of  the  poet  of  Niagara.  FoL 
403.  1|  p. 

De  LoDgoeail  to  MiniBter.  B^  him  to  remember  the  eztr*- 
ordinary  expenditure  caused  by  his  frequent  joameys  to  Niagara. 
Asks  for  the  Cross  of  Saint  Loais  for  his  son.  Fol.  405.  3  pages,, 
say  Ip. 

Same  to  same.  Asks  for  Gross  of  Saint  Loais  for  his  eldest  son ; 
the  majority  of  Montreal  for  M.  de  Lignery,  and  promise  of  a  oom- 
pany  for  Sieor  de  Noyan,  his  nephew.    Fol.  407.    3|  pages.     3  pp. 

Copy  of  letter  written  by  de  Lignery  from  la  Baie  dee  Paants  to 
de  Liette,  Commandant  in  Illinois  ooantry.    Fol.  410.  6  pp. 

Mem.  respecting  peace  conolnded  by  M.  de  Lignery  with  Cbie&  of 
Foxes,  Sakis  and  Pnants  at  la  Baie.     Fol.  419.  6  pages,  say    5}  pp. 

Beplies  of  Sakis,  Pnants  and  Foxes,  at  ooanoil  held  at  la  Bale^ 
by  M.  de  Lignery.    Fol.  413-14.  4  pp. 

Sieur  Ghaossegros  de  L6ry,  as  to  chart  of  Lake  Ontario  and  works 
done  at  Niagara.    Fol.  428.    7  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Letter  from  Bishop  of  Qaebeo  on  ecclesiastical  matters.  Insoift- 
cient  number  of  priests.  Oomplaintn  against  the  Becollets.  Inter- 
diction of  the  our4  of  Louisbourg.     Fol.  434.    8  pages,  say 

Mem.  as  to  rivalry  of  Bnglish  for  the  trade  or  l£e  upper 
Fol.  441.    7J  pages,  say 

Mem.  on  the  porpoise  fishery.    Fol.  448. 


4  pp. 
posts. 
7  pp. 
4  pp. 


End  of  Vol.  48. 


"  CANADA--CORaSSPONDANCX  GlNiBALB.*' 

1727. 

Vol.  49.    M.  dx  Bxauharnois,  Governor  Gxnxral,  M.  Dopot, 

Intxndant. 


1727. 
October  20, 
Qaebec. 

October  20, 
Qoebee. 

October  — , 
Qaebec 

October  20, 
Qmebeo. 

October  20, 
Qaebec. 

October  20, 
QaebdC.     • 

October  20. 
Qaebec 

October  20. 
Qaebec 

October  20. 
Qaebec 


C  11. 

De  Beauharnois  and  Dupuy  to  Minister,  as  to  oommuniUea 
(religious),  firewoodyards,  danger  of  fire.  Fol.  3.  9  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Will  do  their  utmost  to  prevent  Indians  of  Hew 
France  from  going  to  Grange.    Fol.  9.    2  {mges,  say  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  As  to  salary  of  harbour  master  and  improvement 
of  navigation  of  St.  Lawrence.    Fol.  11.    5  pages,  say  2^  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Bespecting  the  powder  magazineS|  the  barracks 
and  quartering  of  troops.    Fol.  15.    4}  pages,  say  2^  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Makinsf  of  timber.  Mr.  De  Tilley  should  have 
charge  of  King's  ship.    Fol.  18.     5  paged,  say  2  pp* 

Same  to  same.  On  prohibiting  the  wearing  of  clothing  made  of 
foreign  material.     Fol.  25.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  Claims  of  Mme.  De  Bamesay.  FoL  27.  2  pages, 
say  Ip. 

Same  to  same.  As  to  means  of  preventing  damage  and  trespass 
on  private  property.    Fol.  29.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

Siame  to  same.  On  the  necessity  of  an  impost  at  Montreal  for 
erection  of  the  fortifioatioos.    Fol  31.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 


Izzxiv 


1771. 
October  aO| 
Quebec. 

October  20, 
Quebec. 

October  28, 
Qaebea 

October  18, 
Quebec 

October  28 
Quebec 

Mo  date. 


Marehe, 
Quebec 

March  6 

JUrch8, 
March  9^ 


Do  Beaahamois  and  DopDv  to  MiDister. 
treal.  Porpoise  fishing.  Census.  Civil 
streets,  &o.  Fol  33.    12  pages,  say 

Same  to  same.    On  proposed  Labrador 
Pol,  41.     1  page,  say 


AprU  17, 
Quebec. 

April  24, 
Quebec 

April  16, 
Quebec 
April  30, 
Quebec 
Mej  18. 
Quebec. 

Septemoer  6, 
Quebec 

September  11, 
Quebec. 

September  20, 
Quebec 


Apnl  30, 
Quebec. 

September  12, 
Qneboc. 

September  16, 
Quebec. 


September  26, 
Qneoec 


September  25, 
\  Quebec 

September  26. 
Quebec 

September  26* 
Quebec. 
September  25. 
Quebec 

September  2&. 
Quebec 


Coin.    Impost  at  Mon- 

Statos.    Allignment  of 

6  pp. 

settlement  of  St.  Martin. 


Same  to  same.  On  the  royal  consent  to  receive  the  yoaths  of  the 
conntry  as  cadets  at  the  age  of  15.    Foi.  43.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  On  the  general  expenditure.  Pol.  45.  5  paces 
say  2  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Trade  of  upper  country.  English  rivalry.  Mece:^- 
sity  of  making  war  on  Fox  Indians.    FoL  48.    3  pages,  say     2  pp. 

Petition  of  traders  of  New  France  asking  the  King  to  prevent 
the  inhabitants  of  the  conntry  and  of  He  Boyale  from  trading  with- 
the  English.    Pol.  52.  9  pp. 

M.  de  Beauharnois.  Complaints  against  Sienr  Dapuy.  Pol.  58. 
2^  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  Sets  forth  his  grievances  against  H.  Dupny,  Inten- 
dant.    Fol.  60.  8  pp. 

The  bame.    Same  subject.    Pol.  64.  2  pp.. 

The  same.  Insihts  on  getting  justice  against  Dupuy.  Fol.  69.   1  p. 

Petition  of  the  inhabitants  of  Montreal  asking  for  the  establish- 
ment of  a  college  by  the  Jesaits.    Fol.  68.     1}  page,  say        2^  pp. 

De  Beauharnois.    On  difficulties  with   M.  Dupny.    Fol.  6b.    2 


pages,  say 
The  same. 

Pol.  71. 
The  same. 

The  same. 

The  same, 
pages,  say 
The  same. 


Ip. 
As  to  duties  of  Intendant  and  Procureur  Gin^ral. 

J  p. 

As  to  personal  advisers  of  the  Intendant.   Fol.  73.   1  p. 

Fresh  grievance  against  Intendant.    Pol.  75.       1  p. 

As  to  making  peace  with  the  Foxes.    Fol.  77.     4 

2  pp. 
Stating  that  he  has  appointed  Baron  de  Longueuilto 
look  after  the  interest  of  La  Compagnie  den  Indes.    Fol.  83.       }  p. 

The  same.  He  has  united  the  40  Nipissingues  of  lie  aux  Tourtos 
to  the  mission  of  Two  Mountains.     Fol.  84.  ^  p. 

Same  to  same.  On  his  difficulties  with  M.  Dupuy.  Hotel  Lieu 
at  Montreal.  Trade  at  Toronto,  Frontenac  and  Niagara.  Fol. 
85.  £i  pp. 

Same  to  same.  The  Jesaits  on  the  Sioux  Mission  ask  for 
mathematical  instruments.    Fol.  87.  i  p. 

Same  to  same.  Complaints  of  Sieur  Sarrasin  against  Sieur 
Benoist,  an  empiric  of  Montreal.     Fol.  89.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  Fresh  complaints  against  Dapuy,  as  to  an 
ordinance  issued  by  him  in  relation  to  the  age  for  marriage.  Pol. 
91.  2: 

Same  to  the  same.  On  his  relations  with  the  Eeoollots.  Difficulty 
of  keeping  in  Canada  persons  sent  out  under  kttres  de  cachet. 
Proposed  English  settlement  at  Ouabache.  Fol.  9i.  4  pages.    2  pp. 

Same  to  same.  On  foreign  trade.  Powder  allowances  to  majors 
and  adjutants.    Fol.  96,    3  pages,  say  ]|^  p. 

Same  to  same.  Half  pay  to  invalids.  Missionaries  to  the  Sioux. 
Pol.  95.     6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Same  to  same.    Pensions  to  widows.    Pol.  103.    1  page,  say  ^  p. 

Same  to  same.    Complaints  of  Captains  of  vessels  detained  by^ 

him.    Fol.  104     2  pages,  say  1  p. 

Same  to  same.    Bank  of  officers  in  the  army.    Fol.  106.      i  p». 


IXZZT 


ITIT. 
September  26 
Qaebee. 

September  26| 
Qoebea 


September  26, 
Quebec. 


September  25, 
Quebeo. 

September  26, 
Qoebec 

September  2&9 
Quebec 


September  26, 
Quebec. 


September  26, 
Quebec 


September  26, 
Quebec. 

September  25, 
Quebec 

September  26, 
Quebec 


September  26, 
Quebec. 

September  26, 
Quebec. 

September  26, 
Quebec 

October  10, 
Quebec. 

October  10, 
Quebec 

October  18^ 
Quebec 


October  21. 
Quebec 
October  22. 
Quebec 
October  23, 
Quebec 
Aufuet24i 
Quebec 


Ho  date 


October  20, 
Quebec 


Do  Beaahamoifl  to  the  MiDister.  Stating  that  the  <<  Provisions  " 
of  M.  de  Longaenil  have  been  foand  to  be. similar  to  those  ot 
M.  de  Ramezay.    Fol.  107.  |  p. 

Same  to  same.  He  was  compelled  to  give  his  promise  to  the 
Hnrons  of  Lorette  to  reoall  the  Qommandant  of  i>etrolt,  FoL 
109.    6J  pages,  say  4J  p. 

Same  to  same.  In  support  of  memorial  enclosed  of  M.  te 
Lotbinidre,  YicarGeoeral,  in  behalf  of  the  children  of  M.  d'Esgly. 
Fols.  113,  14,  15.     4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Asking  for  medals  for  the  Indians.  Fol.  116. 
IJ  page,  say  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  As  to  the  intended  war  against  the  Fox  Indians. 
Fol.  118.  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  Copy  of  his  letter  to  M.  Deliette,  ^Commandant 
in  Illinois  country,  as  to  the  proposed  expedition  against  the  Fox 
Indians.    Fol.  120.  J  p. 

Same  to  same.  As  to  foreign  trade  and  necessity  of  preventing 
the  Indians  of  Sault  St.  Louis  and  Lake  of  Two  Mountains  from 
communicating  with  the  English.    FoL  122.    1^  page,  sa^         1  p. 

Same  to  tiame.  On  the  assistance  granted  by  the  King  to  th» 
Abenakis  and  the  necessity  of  conciliating  them.  Fol.  124.  3^ 
pasres,  say  2  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Thanking  him  for  favours  granted  to  persons^ 
whom  he  had  recommended.    Fol.  128.  ^  p. 

Same  to  same.  Stating  that  he  had  caused  a  Te  Deum  to  be 
sung  for  the  restoration  of  the  King's  health.  Fol.  130.   1  pago.  |  p. 

Same  to  same.  Applies  for  an  order  for  the  arrest  of  all  French 
subjects  going,  witnout  leave,  from  Canada  to  the  Mississippi. 
Fol.  132.  J  p. 

The  same.  Statement  of  cost  of  building  sheds  for  stowing  luild- 
ing^ timber.    Fols.  134-6-7.  3J  pp^ 

The  same.  Leave  granted  to  certain  persons  to  go  to  France* 
Fol.  13B.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  §ame.  Supporting  claims  of  Ghaussegros  de  L6ry,  witn 
memoir  in  relation  thereto.    Fols.  147-8-9.  ^iPP-^ 

The  same.  Complaints  as  to  Dupuy  in  relation  to  public  worJ^. 
Fol.  150.  2J  pp. 

The  same.  Scarcity  of  coin  in  the  country;  special  coinage 
needed.    FoL  152.  2  pp« 

The  same.  Specifying  points  upon  which  he  disagrees  witb 
Dupuy.    Fol.  154.  2J  pp. 

The  same.  Vacant  offices  in  the  courts  to  be  filled.  Fol. 
156.  2^  pp. 

The  same.    Has  had  frebh  difficulties  with  Dapay.    Fol.  159.  i  p.. 

Same  to  same.  Painful  position  of  the  de  Louvigny  family.  Fol. 
160.    3  pages,  say  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  Asking  for  a  pension  for  the  widow  of  d'Argen- 
teuil.    Fol.  162.     1^  pAgc,  say  1  p. 

Same  to  same.  Expense  incurred  by  Sieur.  Amariton  in  -saving 
the  life  of  an  Indian  woman.  Extract  from  letter  of  M.  de  Liette. 
Fols.  164  and  167.    3|  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Memorial  of  merchants  of  Queoec  to  Marquis  de  Beauharnois,  Gov- 
ernor, asking  that  retailing  oi  goods  in  the  colony  by  foreign  trader» 
be  prohibited.   FoL  168.  8  pp. 

De  Beauharnois,  recommending  the  printing  of  a  treatise  on  forti- 
ficationsy  written  by  M.  de  Ury.    Fol.  172.    1^  page,  say        1  p^ 


126-0 


Izzxvi 


1737. 
October  27. 
Qaebec. 
October  27, 
Quebec. 
KoTember  6. 

AngoBtS. 


Angast  1, 
Ohou^gaen. 


July  30. 

April  11, 
Whitehall. 

December  31, 
WhitehalL 


July. 
Mays, 


October  20, 
Quebec. 


October  30^ 
Quebec 


October  30, 
Qaebec 

October  20, 
Quebec. 


October  30, 
Qaebec. 

March  26, 
Qaebec. 

October  30, 
Quebec. 


De  Beanharnois.  Beoommending  the  employment  of  Boldiera  for 
the  disooveiy  of  fraads  in  the  far  trade.    Fol.  174.  }  pi 

Same.  On  the  establishment  of  a  Jesuit  College  atllontiM. 
Montreal.    FoL  1^6.  1  p. 

Same.    On  need  of  money  in  colony.    Fol.  178.  if  p. 

Copy  of  letter  written  by  fiarnet,  Governor  Oeaeral  of  New  York, 
to  Beaahamois,  8th  August,  in  reply  to  Beaaharnois'  letter  of  20th 
Jaly.    Posts  of  Niagara  and  Choo^gnen.    Fol.  180  10§  pp. 

Copy  of  saramons  to  Commander  of  Fort  built  by  the  Boglisn  on 
the  shore  of  Lake  Ontario,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Chou^guen  River,  on 
the  part  of  de  Beauhamois,  Governor  of  Canada,  calling  upon  him 
to  withdraw  with  the  garrison  of  the  said  fort,  by  M.  B6gon  <'  Major 
des  villes  et  chateau  de  Quebec."    Fol.  201.  4|  pp. 

Extract  from  Beauhamois,  Governor  of  Canada,  to  Burnet,  Gover- 
nor of  New  York.    Fol.  204.  4  pp. 

Copy  of  letter  from  Walpole  in  relation  to  letter  from  Burnet, 
respecting  the  fort  built  by  the  French  at  Niagara.    Fol.  207.  l^^p. 

Translation  of  letter  from  Lords  Commissioners  of  Board  of  Trade, 
to  Duke  of  Newcastle,  in  relation  to  Burnet's  letter.  Fol.  221.  2  pp. 

Beply  to  memoir  of  His  Britanic  Majesty  respecting  the  fort  of 
Niagara.    Fol.  225.     24  pages,  say  15  pp. 

Speech  of  Iroquois  to  M.  B^gon,  when  on  his  way  to  Ohou^uen. 
Fol.  346.  1^  p. 

Memoir  respecting  fort  of  Niagara  presented  to  H.  B.  Cardinal  ae 
Ileury.     Fol.  247.    5^  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Memoir  as  to  fort  erected  by  Bnglish  at  Oswego.  Fol.  250. 
7  pages,  say  6  pp. 

Beply  to  memoir  and  letter  presented  by  Walpole,  British 
Ambassador,  as  to  Fort  Niagara.     Fol.  254.    4  pages,  say        3^  pp. 

Complaints  as  to  encroachments  of  the  Eognsh  on  the  soil  of 
New  Frauce.    Fol.  256.     19  pages,  say  15  pp. 

Dupny  to  Minister.  Fur  trade  and  sale  of  spirits  at  posts.  FoL 
267.    7  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Sale  ot  furs  derived  from  trade  at  forts  Frontenac  and  Niagara  in 
1727.     FoJ.271.  lip. 

Dupuy  to  Minister.  Seminaries  of  Quebec  and  MontreaL 
Praise  of  several  officers.  Troops  and  militia.  Imposition  of  duty 
at  Montreal  required  for  completion  of  fortifications.  Resin. 
Timber  aud  hemp.  Clergy.  Tythes.  Mines.  Sheds  for  firewood, 
cut  and  sawed.  Lumber  and  firewood.  Clearing  of  land.  Com- 
merce. Upper  poets.  Sieur  de  Tonty.  Fol.  274.   57  pages,  say  38  pp. 

Same  lo  same.  Shipments  of  hemp  and  tar  to  Bochefort.  Frauds. 
Fol.  303.     12  pages,  say  6  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Increased  public  expenditure  caused  by  assemb- 
ling of  militia,  to  be  sent  to  Chou^ffuen.  Necessity  of  completing 
fortifications  of  Quebec  and  Montreal.  Fol.  310.  14  pages,  say   7  pp. 

Comparative  estimate  of  royal  expenditure  for  pay,  pensions,  &o., 
for  masters  and  men  who  navigated  vessels  in  17^26  and  navigating 
Lake  Ontario  in  1727.    Fol.  3 19.     2  pages,  say  3  pp. 

M  Dapuy.  Land  register.  Titles.  Communities.  Treasurer's 
accounts.    Claims.    Fol.  320.    6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Same.  Ordinance  cancelling  lease  of  Sieur  de  la  Gtoigendidre 
as  to  post  of  T^miscamingue.  Fol.  324.  8 J  pajfos,  say  6  pp. 

Same.  As  to  servitudes  from  individuals  claimed  by  communities 
of  Montreal.    Fol.  330.    6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

As  to  cancelling  lease  of  T^miscamingue  and  fiurmmg 


Same. 


the  post  of  Toronto.    Fol.  334.    4  pages,  say 


2ppi 


Izxxvii 


April— 
April- 
No  dAte. 
VodAte. 


October  20, 
Qaeboe. 


October  20, 
Qoebec 

October  SO, 
Quebec 
October  20, 
Qaebec. 

October  20, 
Qaebee. 

October  20, 
Qoebec 

October  20, 
Quebec 


October  20, 
Qaebec 

October  20, 
Qaebec 

October  20, 
Qaebec 


October  25. 
Qaebec. 

October  23. 
Qaebec 

October  29. 
Quebec. 

October  27. 
Qaebec 

Kodate. 


Norember  1, 
Qaebec 


NoTember  1, 
Qaebec. 


Jal7  20, 
Quebec. 

October  10, 
<)aebec 


Offering  to  sell  to  the  King 
rthe 


Kadame  de  Yaadrenil  to  Minister, 
ber  honse  at  Montreal.    Fol.  338. 

Same  to  same.  Offering  to  exchange  her  land  in  Canada  for  tbe 
forest  of  Yanvray.    Fol.  339.  8  j^ 

Same  to  same.  Asking  for  snitable  rent  for  her  hoase  at 
Montreal.    FoL  345.  ^  pw 

Same  to  same.  Asking  for  the  office  of  commandant  of  Detroit 
for  Adh^mar  de  Lantagnac,  grand*nephew  of  her  hnsband. 
Fol.  346.  l^p. 

Dapay.  State  of  the  artillery.  Bad  state  of  the  streets  of 
Qaebec,  especially  the  district  of  Lower  town  Fol.  348.  4  pagea^ 
say 

The  same.    Difficulties   with  Gtovernor.     Fol.  35  U     3 
say 

The  same^    Beaver  trade.     Fol.  353.    2^  passes,  say 


2  pp. 
IJp. 


9.    ]no 


The  sam/  As  to  appointing  a  date  for  sailing  of  vessels,  ^o 
road  established  as  yet  oetween  Montreal  and  Qaebec.  Great  inoon« 
venience  resolting.    Fol.  355.     13  pages,  say  8  pp. 

The  same.  Shipbuilding,  timber,  &c.  FoL  362.  3^  p&ge0» 
say  IJp. 

The  same.  On  general  expenditure  of  colony.  Detailed  state- 
ment thereof.     Fol.  365  to  370.     12  pages,  say  16  pp. 

The  same.  Fund  for  invalids  of  Navy.  Bxemption  from  deduo- 
tions  of  6  deniers  par  Uvre  in  favour  of  crews  fishing  in  Lower  St* 
Lawrence.  Admiralty  of  Qaebec.  Admiralty  of  Louisbourg.  FoL 
371*    8  pages,  say  ^  PP* 

The  same.  On  gratuities  to  Sieure  de  Lignery,  de  Yilliers  and 
Duolessis.    Fol.  391.    3^  pages,  say  1}  p. 

The  same.  Affair  of  Sieurs  de  Lamarche  and  de  Tonty  (^3ec 
Memo,  of  de  Tonty  and  coanter-statement  of  de  la  Marche,  above 
mentioned).    Fol.  396.    ^|  pages,  say  4  pp* 

The  s%me.  As  to  one  of  his  relatives,  confined  under  lettre  de 
cachet,  whom  he  bad  always  supported  as  well  as  his  family,  and 
who  nevertheless  found  fault  with  him.    Fol.  401.  2|  pp. 

The  same.  Complaint  of  wrong  sought  to  be  done  to  hinu 
FoL  404.    3  pages,  eay  2  pp. 

Two  curious  letters  written  by  one  Sieur  Piveron  on  board  the 
"Elephant,"  asking  pardon  for  having  offended  the  Intendant. 
Fol.  408  and  410.    6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

M.  Dupuy.  Finances  of  colony.  Want  of  specie.  FoL  412. 
22  pages,  say  11  pp. 

The  same.  On  the  fluctuations  in  the  value  of  money.  FoL  428. 
2^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Memorial  of  traders  of  New  France.  Trade  of  Canada  with  lie 
Boyale.  Biscuits.  Flour.  Unlawful  competition  of  the  Bnglish. 
FoL  430.  9  pp. 

Dupuy.  Dangers  to  navigation  from  the  Traverse.  Bemedy. 
Frauds.  King's  posts.  Fisheries.  Notarial  deeds.  Public  education. 
Chou^guen  Bedout.  Niagara.  Limits  of  Aoadia.  Fol.  435.      17}  pp. 

Memo.,  initialled  by  Dupuy,  of  surgical  instruments  applied  for 
by  Surgeon*Major  of  the  Hospital,  at  Three  Bivers.  Fol.  445. 
2  pages,  say  1  p. 

M.  Dapuy.  Informing  Minister  that  he  has  farmed  Toronto  to 
Sieur  de  la  Saussaye,    Fol.  448.  H  PP* 

Dapuy.  Copy  of  his  letter  to  Comte  de  Maurepas,  and  reply  of 
Sieur  Baudry  de  la  Marche  as  to  his  difficulty  with  de  Tonty. 
Fol.  454.     4|  pages,  say  6  pp. 


126- o) 


Ixzzviii 


Mo  date. 


1727. 
Beptomber  18, 
Montreal. 

October  16, 

October  17, 
Quebec. 


March  10, 
April  27, 
April  29, 


Mem.  on  Fort  Niagara. 
603. 


(Id  pencil  on  margin:  1726.)    Fol. 

6  pp. 


Beply  to  Walpolo  on  Fort  Niagara.  (lo  pencil  on  margin  1727  or 
1728.)    Fol.  606.  18  pp. 

M.  de  Lacome  to  Minister.  -  As  to  his  sons,  officers  in  the  army. 
Fol.  529.  2  pp. 

M.  d'Aigremont,  Commissary.  Beview  of  troops.  Fol. 
532.  i  p. 

Chaussegros  de  Liry,  engineer.  On  the  fortifications  of  Niagara, 
Ghou^gueD,  Montreal  and  Qaebec.     Fol.  534.    6  pages,  say      3  pp. 

BegnlatioDs  for  parochial  districts.    Fol.  557.  6  pp. 

MM.  de  Beanhamois  and  Dupnis.  Bepairs  to  the  hospital  at 
Montreal.    The  brandy  trade.    Fols.  561  to  563.   6  pages,  say  4  pp* 

Memorandum  on  the  subject  of  the  Eenards.  Fol.  564.  14  pages, 
say  12  pp. 

Memorandum  abont  the  Abenakis,  the  Sioux  and  the  Benards. 
Intrigues  of  the  Bnglish.    Fol.  57(>.     13^  pages,  say  12  pp. 

End  of  Vol.  49. 


'<  Canada— CoBBispoNDANoi  GiNiRALi." 

1728. 

Vol.  50-— Beauhabnois,   Goyebnob  Gbnebal,  d'Aigrbmont,  Oom»> 

MissART  nr  Command,  and  Pebformino  the  Dunss  of 

Intendant, 


1728. 
Oetober  ], 
Quebec 


Oetober  1, 
Quebec. 

Oetober  1, 
Qaebec. 


Oetober  1, 
Quebec. 

October  1, 
Quebec 


October  1, 
Qoebec. 


October  1, 
Qnebec 


C.  11. 

Beauharnois  and  d'Aigremont  to  the  Minister.  Necesfiity  for  pro 
curing  100  wooden  canoes,  instead  of  those  of  bark,  in  the  case  of 
movements  made  on  the  part  of  the  English.  Fol.  3.  2  paffes, 
say  1  p. 

The  same  to  the  rame.  In  the  matter  of  a  grant  aekedYor  by  Sieur 
Martin,  a  priest  at  Labrador ;  Sieur  de  la  Bonde,  Beaudet,  &c.  FoL 
5.    4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Acknowledging  the  receipt  of  two  copies 
of  the  Ordinance  of  1st  July,  1727,  respecting  the  punishment  of 
military  misdemeanours  and  crimes.    Fol.  9.    1  page,  say         |  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Bespecting  thirty  private  persons,  bound 
by  order  of  the  King,  to  leave  for  the  colony.  One  of  them  has 
accepted  the  ofice  of  public  hangman.    Fol.  1 1.       1^  page,  say  1  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  In  the  matter  of  several  Englishmen  who 
had  come  to  Montreal  and  to  Canada,  in  order  to  demand  payment 
of  what  was  due  to  liiem  by  the  merchants  of  Montreal.  Fol.  13. 
4  pages,  say  2  pp* 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  seminary  of  Quebec.  Ship  yards. 
Distribution  of  guns  to  the  soldiers.  Powder  magazines.  Barracks 
and  wharves.    Presents.    Folio  17.     10  pages,  say  5  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Beauharnois  regrets  that  Dnpuv  has  not 
been  able  to  come  to  an  understanding  with  him.  I'he  Sisters  of 
Charity  of  Montreal.  Excellent  harvest.  Foreign  trade  with 
the    Antilles.     The   writers     continue   to   keep    the    Abenaki» 


Ixxziz 


1728. 


October  1, 
QiMbec. 

October  1, 
Quebec. 

October  1, 
Qnebee. 

October  1. 
Quebec 

October  1. 
Qttfbec 

October  1, 
■Quebec 

September  10 
«Dd  13 
Quebec 

October  8, 
Quebec 

Octobers, 
Quebec 

October  1, 
Qaebec 

Korember  6| 
Qaebec 


Horeinber  11 1 
Qoebec 

KoTember  11, 
Quebec 

JtLamuj  16. 
^ebec 

Jftnoaiy  16, 
Quebec 
JenoaiySS, 
Qoebec 

-Quebec 

JEeebee. 
Qoe  12, 
Quebec. 


well  disposed  towards  France.  Proposed  settlement  on  the  soath 
side  of  the  St  Lawrence.  The  forts  of  Cboa^^aen  and  Niagara. 
Fortifications  of  Montreal  and  Qaebec.  Improvement  of  the  posts 
by  the  officers.  Frands  in  the  beaver  trade,  &o.  Fol.  23.  S4 
pages,  say  18  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  In  the  matter  of  the  Choaanons  and  the 
po)ts  in  the  upper  country.    FoL  43.    7  pages,  say  3^  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  About  the  settlement  of  La  Galette. 
Bnglish  competition.    Fol.  48.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  In  the  matter  of  the  petitions  of  the  widow 
of  Morville,  of  Levrard,  master-gunner,  and  of  the  fiecollects.  FoL 
64.    4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Announcing  that  Testu  de  la  Blohardidre 
has  accepted  the  position  of  harbour    master    of  Quebec.    Fol 


57.  2Jpp. 

Same  to  same.    On  the  subject  of  military  reviews.    Fol.  61.    4 
pages,  say 

The  same  to  the  same.    About  the  reserve  artillery.     Fol. 


H  p. 


About  the  reserve  artillery, 
pages,  say 

Bztracts  from  two  letters  by  La  Perri^re  and  de  la  Frdsnieres  to 
Beauhamois  respecting  the  Bonards  and  the  expedition  sent  against 
them.    Fol.  106.    3  pages,  say  2}  pp. 

Beauhamois  to  the  Minister.  Gives  an  account  of  the  rigorous 
measures  which  he  had  been  compelled  to  take  against  Dupny,  and 
asks  lor  the  red  ribbon.    FoL  108.    2^  pages,  say  1^  p. 

The  same.  About  the  recall  of  Dupuy.  Fol.  110.  2  pages, 
eay  1  p. 

The  same.  About  the  trial  of  a  man  named  La  Palme,  who,  bein^ 
on  duty,  had  killed  an  Indian  who  had  insulted  him.  Fol.  110.  4 
pages,  say  2ppi 

BeauharnoiH  and  d'Aigremont,  recommending  the  request  of 
Boucault,  the  King's  counsel,  for  au  increase  of  salary.    Fol.   116. 

Ip. 

The  same  to  the  same.  On  the  want  of  powder.  FoL  118.  2 
pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  On  card-money  and  the  want  of  coin. 
Fol  120.    1  page,  say  1}  p. 

Beauhamois  on  the  works  and  expenditures  of  the  Intendaot. 
FoL  123.  2}  pp. 

The  same.    On  his  disputes  with  Dupuy.    Fol.  126. 

The  same.    On  the  same  subject.    FoL  128. 


lip. 
ip- 

FoL 

lip- 

ip- 


Aogost  is, 
Qnebee. 
October  1, 
Quebec. 


October  1, 
<t«ebec 


The  same.    Bespeoting  the  Indians  from  the  upper  country. 
130.    2  pages,  say 
The  same.    Respecting  the  Renards.   Fol.  132. 

The  same.  Forwarding  the  instructions  received  from  Bochefort* 
for  the  people  of  Canada,  respecting  the  cultivation  of  hemp,  and 
the  manner  of  preparing  it.    Fol.  131.  "^  PP* 

The  same.   Bespecting  the  Benards.  Fol.  135.  2}  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  He  has  been  forced  to  take  rigorous  measures  against 
Gaillard  and  d*Artigny,  adherents  of  Dupuv.  FoL  137.  6  pages, 
say  "  3  pp. 

The  same.  He  has  caused  d'Aigremont  to  come  from  Montreal 
to  take  the  place  of  Dupuy  who  mis  left  for  France.  FoL  143.  2 
pages,  say  lip* 


zc 


1728. 
October  1, 
Qaebec 

Deeember  2, 
Quebec 

December  29, 
Quebec 


December  30, 
Quebec* 

October  15, 
Quebec 

October  15, 
Quebec 


October  16, 
Quebec 

October  1, 
Quebec. 


October  15, 
Quebec 


October  16, 
Quebec. 


October  16, 
Quebec 


October  16, 
Quebec 

October  15, 
Quebec 


October  16, 
Quebec 


October  18, 
Quebec 


NoTember  6, 
Quebec 


VoTcmber  8, 
Quebec. 


De  Beauharoois.  Becall  of  de  Tonty  and  do  Longneuil.  £>iffi- 
calties  in  connection  with  the  commands  of  posts,  leaves  of  absence, 
&o.  Pol.  145.  3  j^p. 

The  same.  Annoancing  the  death  of  d'Aigremont,  who  died* 
aniversally  regretted.    Fol.  147.  i  p. 

The  same.  Setting  forth  the  pretensions  of  de  Tilly  and  de  Bojb- 
dero,  in  the  matter  of  the  office  of  Comptroller  of  Marine  and  pro- 
nonncing  in  favour  of  the  former.    Fol.  149.  1  p. 

Statement  of  the  distribution  of  trade  passes  established  by  His 
Majesty  for  the  support  of  poor  families  of  the  colony.  Fol.  151.  3^ 
pages,  say  8  pp. 

Condition  of  the  porpoise  fisheries,  established  in  the  St.  L&w- 
rence  and  their  success.    Fol.  155.  1  p. 

Beauhamois  to  the  Minister.  Beferring  to  his  disputes  with 
Dujpuy.    Fol.  156.  5 J  pp. 

D'Aigremont  announces  the  cancellation  of  the  lease  of  the  post 
at  Toronto.    Fol.  160.   1  page,  say  ^  p. 

The  same.  Thanking  the  Minister  for  the  trust  he  reposes  ii> 
him,  and  promising  some  explanations  on  the  condition  of  the  funds. 
Fol.  162.    5  pages.  2^  pp. 

Letter  from  Mr.  Hazcur,  excusing  himself  for  having  made^ 
Dupuy's  cause  bis  own,  especially  in  the  matter  of  the  judgment 
rendered  against  the  Chapter.    Foi.  166.  3  pp. 

Statement  containing  the  names  of  the  burgesses  and  oitizons  of 
Quebec,  who  presented  themselves  in  order  to  learn  the  gun  drill 
during  the  years  1725,  1726  and  1727.    Fol.  168.  1  p. 

D'Aigremont.  Artillery  gun  carriages  to  be  renewed.  The 
opposition  of  the  superiors  of  the  religious  communities  to  return  a 
statement  of  their  revenue  bas  hindered  the  completion  of  the  land 
register.   Fol.  169.    3  pages,  say  ^  PP* 

The  same.  In  the  matter  of  leasing  the  house  of  Madame  de 
Yaudreuil  for  the  Governor  General  when  he  goes  to  Montreal. 
Scarcity  of  gunpowder.    Fol.  172.    4^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  The  manner  in  which  Jieauharnois  has  disposed  of  the 
privileges,  and  the  farming  of  the  posts  of  Niagara  and  Frontenac. 
Fol.  175.    8  pages,  say  4  pp. 

The  eame.  Distribution  of  provisions  for  the  soldiers.  Fol.  181. 
4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Death  of  Tonty,  at  Detroit,  in  November,  1727.  Capt. 
d'Eschaillons  replaces  him  as  commandant  of  the  post.  (There  is 
written  in  the  margin  in  pencil,  in  the  hand  of  Mr.  Margry,  I  thick 
*^  this  is  not  the  Chevaher  de  Tonty,  companion  of  liassalle  at 
MichillimakiQHc.  Chevalier  de  Tonty  died  of  the  plague  in  1704."^ 
Powder  distributed  to  the  major.  Posts  of  Frontenac,  Toronto  ana 
Niagara.    Fol.  184.    9  pages,  say  4}  pp. 

Beauharnois  announces  that  he  had  arrested  one  Chetiveau  de 
Boussel,  coming  fh)m  the  Mississippi  without  a  passport.  Fol. 
189.  1  p. 

The  same.  Complaining  of  slanders  circulated  about  him,  and 
enclosing  a  letter  on  the  subject.  Fols.  191,  193,  194.  4  pages, 
Bay.  3  pp. 

The  same.  Complaining  of  Gorgendiere,  who  has  leased  tha 
post  of  T^miscamingue  to  the  adherents  of  Dupuy.  Fol.  195.  S 
pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  In  the  matter  of  the  frauds  connected  with  tho 
beaver  trade;  and  the  scandalous  conduct  of  Baimbault,  lieutenant- 
general  at  Montreal.    FoL  109.    2|  pages,  say  2  pp^ 


^ 


ZOl 


1T18L 
JI#i?9iDbor  8| 
Qaebee. 

Qoftbec. 

Qii^>ec 

Ifowmber  8^ 
Qiwbee. 

IToTrBber  8, 
Qvebee. 

Korember  10, 
Quebec 

Jiiiie33| 

October  15, 
Qvebee. 


October  15, 
Qvebec 


October  16» 
Qvebee. 
VoTcmber  8, 
Quebec 

jfOTCinber 'o, 
Qaebec. 

VoTember  8, 
Q«bM^ 

VoTwniber  8, 
QiKbeo. 


October  18, 
Quebec 


October  19, 
QortMC 


October  15, 
Qwbec 


December  9, 
MontreAl. 


October  15, 
Quebec. 

October  90^ 


October  19, 
Qiebcc 


De  Beaaharaois.  He  oomplains  of  the  XTrsnline  nuns,  who,  after 
baviD^  taken  sides  with  Dopny,  will  LOt  acknowledge  their  error. 
Fol.  201.  Ip. 

The  same.  On  the  scarcity  of  porcelain  beads.  Fol.  203.  1  page^ 
say  ip. 

The  pame.  Ealoginm  on  d'fischaillons  sent  to  command  at  Detroit.. 
Fol.  205.  i  p. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  allowance  of  gunpowder,  to  whieb 
d'Eechaillons  had  a  right.    Fol.  206.  }  p. 

The  same.  The  stranding  of  the  vessel  the  <' TilleMarie,"  & 
league  above  Qaebeo.    Fol.  207.  1  p. 

The  same.  Announcing  that  M.  Horin,  Cur6  of  Cap  Sant^,  had 
come  to  him  begging  to  be  relieved  from  his  duties.    Fol.  209.  i  p» 

Copy  of  letter  from  Walpole  to  the  Keeper  of  the  Seals  at 
Soissons,  about  the  forts  of  Oswego  and  Kiagara.    Fol.  211,    3|  pp. 

D*Aigremont.  '*  Droit  de  change  "  conferred  on  the  Seminary  of 
St  Sulpice.  Tariff  of  admiralty  droils  levied  at  Quebec.  Fol.  232. 
3i  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Desilly,  who  bad  come  out  to  serve  under  the  com- 
mand of  Dapuy,  will  serve  in  the  place  of  d'Aigremont  at  Montreal. 
Fol.  245.     1 J  page,  say  1  p.. 

The  same.    Hemp.  Building  of  vessels.    Tar.    Fol.  217.    2^  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Affairs  in  general.  Seizure  of  the  effects  of 
Dupuy,    Fol.  254.    3 J  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Greneral  expenditure  of  the  colony.  Fol.  257. 
25  pages,  say  12|  pp. 

Same  to  same.  About  the  half-pay  of  invalided  soldiers.  Fol.  27 1 
4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Same  to  same.  About  the  beaver,  fall-grown  and  half  grown  ; 
and  concerning  a  petition  from  the  India  Company.  FoL  275.  6 
pages,  say  3  pp. 

Petition  from  the  merchants  of  Quebec,  with  reference  to  the 
same  subject.    Fol.  270.  3  pp. 

Betum  of  the  seizure  of  movables  and  effects  of  Dupuy.  (Very 
curiou4  papers,  the  second  especially,  which  is  a  complete  catalogue 
of  the  furniture  of  the  palace,  and  which  gives  an  excellent  idea  of 
the  interior  of  a.  house  belonging  to  men  of  independent  means  at 
this  penod.)    From  fol.  291  to  303.    24  large  pages,  say         48  pp. 

Longueuil  to  the  Minister.  Bnglish  competition.  Forts  of  Choa4- 
guen  and  Niagara.  Part  played  by  the  Iroquois  between  the  two 
colonies.    Fol.  327.  3  pp. 

DeSilly,  commissary.  He  proceeds  to  replace  d'Aigremont  at 
Montreal,  who  had  taken  the  place  of  Dupuy,  recalled  to  France. 
Bequests  that  quarters  be  found  for  him,  and  three  tons  of  freight. 
Pol.  330.    2  pages,  say  1^  p. 

The  same.  Announces  that  he  will  temporarily  perform  the 
duties  of  Intendant,  in  the  place  of  d'Aigremont  who  has  just  died. 
Fol.  332.    2  pages,  say  IJ  p. 

OhaussegroB  de  Ury,  informing  the  Minister  that  he  has  forwardei 
to  Beauharnois,  the  plans  of  the  fortifications.  Fol.  335.  4  pages,^ 
say  3  pp. 

The  same.  He  complains  that  in  the  completion  of  the  palace  at 
Quebec,  Dupuy  has  not  consulted  him,  and  caused  to  be  done  many 
things  useless,  and  even  detrimental.  Fol.  338.  10  pages,  say    7  pp. 

St.  Simon,  Provost,  justifies  his  conduct  as  Provost-Marshal,  and 
asks  for  an  increase  of  salary.    FoL  345.    7  pages,  say  6  pp» 


ZCll 


1728. 
October  8. 
<}nebeo. 


October  4 
and  19. 
Quebec. 


March  19, 
Qoebeo. 


Febmarr  27, 
Pans. 

April  27, 
Tergaillea. 


May  11, 
Yenaillet. 

Kay  11, 

May  11, 
VerfaUlfi. 

May  M, 

YersaiUes. 

May  14. 

VeraaUles. 


May  14. 

TersaiUea. 


MaylfiL 
YersaiUes. 


May  18, 

YersaiUes. 

May  24, 

YersaUles. 


May  24, 
YersaUles. 

May  24, 

YeieaUles. 


Madame  de  Rdinezay.  Ask^  for  reimburoement  of  the  price  of  a 
lot  upon  which  was  bailt  a  tile  aad  brickyard  at  \faQtreal,  as  well 
a8  a-release  from  the  paymeot  of  350  livres,  which  Ramezay,  her 
son  --who  had  perished  in  "  La  Chameau" — had  received  in  advance 
on  his  pay.    Fol.  351.  l^  p. 

Two  letters  from  the  nans  of  the  General-Hospital  of  Qaebeo ; 
the  first  asking  for  a  e^ntinaance  of  the  protection  of  the  Minister, 
and  the  second  complaining  of  the  oonbtraint  which  Beanharnois 
imposes  on  them  in  the  matter  of  Boalard,  VicarGoneral.  Fols. 
{^56  to  359.  6}  pp. 

Statement  concerning  the  replacement  of  war  officers  in  Canada. 
Fol.  361.    5  pagef>,  say  4  pp. 

Sketch  of  the  travels  of  La  Chanvignerie,  officer  and  interpreter  of 
the  Five  Nations.  Detached  by  order  of  the  General,  in  order  to 
curry  his  message  to  the  Nontagn^s  (sic).  Fol.  405.  6}  p^ges, 
say  6  pp. 

Memorandum  of  Nicholas  Lanoailler,  in  print,  entitled  "  Fermede 
TadoussaCf  droits  de  Domcune  "  FdI.  409.  6\  pages,  or  in  MS.  10  pp. 
(There  is  written  in  the  marg  n  in  pencil,  l^low  the  date  of  1728, 
"  T/vs  is  an  error ^  perhaps  17 18.") 

Letters  from  the  India,  Company  on  the  snbject  of  passp^rtfi. 
Fol.  413.  1  p. 

Letter  from  de  Manrepas,  Minister  of  Marine  and  of  the  Golonies» 
submitting,  in  the  name  of  His  Majesty,  various  subjects  for  investi- 
gation among  the  people  of  Canada.    Fol.  4i6.  1  p« 

The  same  to  Dupuy.  In  the  matter  of  the  cultivation  of  hemp, 
and  the  building  ot  vessels.    Fol.  428.    15^  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.     Itespecting  the  Canadian  troops.     Fol.  457.     3^ 

3  pp. 
Bespecting  the  boundaries  of  parishes.    Fol.  458.    6| 

6  pp. 
Bespecting  the  loan  raised  in  France  by  frdre  Chrea- 
tien.    Fol.  462.     1}  page,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  About  the  officers  who  command  at  the  posts,  and  the 
abuses  which  they  commit  there.  De  la  Bonde  should  be  reoalled 
from  his.    Fol.  463.    6}  pages,  say  5  pp. 

The  same.  In  the  matter  of  M.  Morin,  Gmi  of  Cap  Sant^  who 
had  been  deposed  from  his  cure.  Whep  the  Commissioner  of  Marine 
is  prevented  from  doing  so,  it  is  the  Comptroller  who  bhould  review 
the  troops.    Fof.  474.    2|  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  repairs  to  be  made  to  the  artillery. 
It  will  be  necessary  to  force,  amicably,  the  religious  communities  to 
render  an  account  of  their  revenues.  Supply  of  ships'  planking,  fta, 
by  Lepage.    Fol.  476.  *  10  pages,  say  8  pp. 

The  same.  Blaiming  Dupuy  and  making  him  out  wrong  in  ail 
his  allegations  against  Beanharnois.    Fol.  485.  10}  pages,  say  8  pp. 

The  same  to  Dupuy.  Bejecting  the  offers  of  Meddames  de  Vaud. 
reuil  and  de  Bamezay  in  the  matter  of  their  houses.  Land  register. 
Munitions  supplied  to  the  Abenakis.  Policy  that  must  be  maintained 
towards  the  English  in  regard  to  the  advanced  posts.  Fol.  516. 
9}  pages,  say  7  pp» 

The  same,  to  Dupuy.  Uespecting  the  funds.  Fol.  521.  14 
paere8,say  10  pp. 

The  same  to  Beanharnois  and  Dupuy.  Enjoining  the  Canons  of 
the  Qaebec  Chapter  to  be  more  diligent  in  their  duties.  FoL  536. 
li  page,  say  1  p. 


pages,  say 
The  same. 

pages,  say 
The  same. 


ZClll 


1738. 
TemiUet. 


Yertaiflo 


May  14, 

VeruOlles. 

M»j24, 

'Ters*ili0t. 

Maj34, 

YeraaiUea. 

Yerjailleg. 


Yen^uei. 

HajM. 

YerMlllei. 


lUyai. 

TenaUlei. 


Majar. 

TertaiUe 


Jaae  3, 
YenaiUes. 


ICaurepas.  Grantiog  a  passage  to  Madame  do  Beaajea  to  retom  to 
France,  in  order  to  hold,  the  position  of  attendant  on  the  King^s 
ohildren  of  which  she  had  the  reversion.    Fol.  5d7.  ^  p. 

The  same  to  Dapuy.  Bespeoting  the  statement  of  expeadi- 
tnre,  and  the  hemp  and  pitch  furnished  for  the  King's  service.  FoL 
538.    5  pages,  say  4  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Measares  to  be  taken  in  order  to  en- 
courage  the  trade  in  floor  and  vegetables.    Fol.  556. 

The  same  to  the  same.    Aboat  colonial  aflfairs  in  general 
557.    9  pages,  say 

The  same  to  the  same, 
as  commissary  of  11  arine. 

The  same  to  the  same. 


liy 
I  p. 


Bespecting  the  appointment  of  de 
Fol.  562.     IJ  page,  say 
About  the  right  cf  trafficking  granted  to 
the  Seminary  of  St.  Salpice.  Nuns  of  the  hospital  at  Qaet^.    Droits 
of  the  Admiralty.    Fol.  463.    4  pa^es,  say  3  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Upon  the  trade  to  be  carried  on  between 
Canada  and  Martinique.    Fol.  565.    3}  pages,  say  2)-  pp» 

The  same  to  the  same.  Bespecling  the  amount  to  be  retained 
from  the  salaries  of  Desglys  andde^ersan,  for  their  children.  FoL 
567.    2  pages,  say  1}  p. 

The  same  to  d' Aigremont.  About  the  difficulty  which  the  officers 
in  garrison  at  Queoec  have  raised  about  passing  in  review  before 
Boisclerc.    Fol.  568.    ]|  page,  say  1  p. 

The  same,  without  address.  Announcing  that  the  king  desires 
that  CSanon  Plante  should  be  appointed  one  of  the  directors  of  the 
seminary.    Fol.  569.  |  p. 

The  same  to  d*Aigremont.  Telling  him  that  Dopny  has  been  re- 
called to  France,  and  that  he  is  to  replace  him  as  Commissaiy 
General.    Fol.  573.  2  pp. 

End  of  Yol.  50. 


"CaNADA^-CoBBISPONDANOB  GtStBALB." 

1729. 
Vol.  51 — Bbauhabnois,  Gtoybbnob  Gbnbbal.  Hooquabt,  IimNDAHT. 


ine. 

October 
-Quebec. 


October 
Qnebee. 

Oetober 

Qoebec 


0.11; 

26,  Beauharnois  and  Hocquart.  Letter  to  the  Minister,  accompanied 
by  a  petition  from  the  Ursuline  nuns  of  Quebec,  requesting  that  the 
<'  lots  et  ventes,"  which  they  owe  to  the  State,  should  be  forgiven. 
Fol.  2.    2J  pages,  say  1}  p. 

36,  The  same.  With  respect  to  Lidius,  an  Bnglishman,  established 
at  Montreal,  and  who  traded  with  the  IroquoiS|  among  whom  ho 
had  a  very  good  reputation.    Fol.  6.    5  pages,  say  2^  ppt 

26,  The  same.  Recommending  four  petitions :  the  first  from  the 
widow  of  Bobineau  de  Bdcancour,  asking  for  a  pension ;  the  second 
from  Ignaoe  Aubert,  asking  permission  to  begin  the  erection  of  the 
seii^iory  of  Mille- Yaohes,  and  claiming  an  indemnity  in  connection 
with  the  trade  at  Tadoussac ;  the  third  from  Yerrier,  Attorney 
General,  asking  for  a  gratuity ;  the  fourth  from  Baymond,  a  junior 


xcfv 


1739 


October  25, 
Qocbec 


OetoberS6» 
Quebec    ^ 


October  25, 
Quebec. 


October  25, 
Quebec. 

October  25, 
Qaebec* 

October  25, 
Quebec. 


October  25, 
Qoebec 

October  35, 
Qoebec 


October  25^ 
Quebec. 

October  25. 
Qaebec 

October  35. 
Quebec 
October  25. 
Qoebec 
October  35. 
Qaebec 
October  36, 
Quebec. 


October  25, 
Qaebec 

October  25, 
Quebec 

October  25. 
Quebec. 
October  25, 
Quebec. 

October  26. 
Qoebte. 


October  S5, 
QMbce. 

Oct  )btf  25» 
QmUc 


ensign  asking  for  a    vacant   enBignoj    From  Fol.  9  to  FoL  14, 
nearly  5  pp. 

BeanharnoiB  and  Hocqnart  Bespeoting  tbe  working  of  a  slate 
quarry  discovered  on  tbe  f  oath  side  of  the  8t  Lawrence,  about  one 
bandred  leagues  below  Qaebec.  Bnilding  timber  sent  fjrom  Canada 
to  tbe  islands.    Fol.  15.  4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Tbe  same.  Aboat  tbe  pardon  granted  to  the  soldier  La  Palme, 
who  bad  killed  a  Panis  Indian.  Yonng  men  sent  nnder  lettres 
de  cachet  to  serve  as  soldiers.  Fort  at  Lake  Pepin.  Settlement 
among  tbe  Sioux.  Mode  of  inspiring  the  Benards  with  respect. 
Fol.  22.    13  pages,  say  ^  pp. 

Tbe  same.  About  the  artillery,  for  tbe  fortifications  of  Quebec. 
Tbe  grants  to  Sieurs  de  St.  Martin  and  Constantin,  on  tbe  coast  oi 
Labrador.    Fol.  2^.    4  pages,  say  2  pp.. 

Petition  from  Constantin  to  accompany  the  foregoing  letter. 
Fol.  33.  i  p. 

Beaubarnois  and  Hocquart,  supporting  tbe  claims  of  tbe  Baron  de* 
Longueuil,  who  bad  asked  for  a  gratuity.    Fol.  34.  1  pv 

The  same.  Announcing  tbe  death  of  the  Baron  de  Longueuil, 
Governor  of  Montreal.  Claims  of  )a  Come  and  the  heirs  of  the 
said  Longueuil.    Fol.  36.    5  pages,  say  2\  pp» 

The  same.  Supporting  the  petition  of  Jean  Guillot,  who  bad 
applied  for  half  pay.    Fol.  39.  1  p^ 

The  same.  Giles  Lenoir,  hangman,  is  so  bad  a  character  that  it 
will  be  necessary  to  replace  him.  The  Sieur  de  Lignery  and 
Micbillimakipac.  His  explanations  respecting  useless  purchases  of 
provisions.    Fol.  41.    10  pages,  say  5  pp». 

Tbe  same.  Announcing  Uie  death  of  B^carcour,  grand  voyer» 
Persons  qualified  to  replace  him.    Fol.  48.    2  pages,  say  1^  p. 

Tbe  same.  About  the  pension  asked  for  by  Biohard,  a  priest. 
Fol.  50.    1  page,  say  \  p. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  trade  of  Canada  with  the  West 
Indies.    Fol.  52.    2^  pagefi,  say  1|  p. 

The  same.   About  ecclesiastical  afTairs.  Fol.  54.   1^  page,  say   1  p. 

The  same.    About  card-money.    Fol.  56.    3^  pages,  say        2  \i\i^ 

The  eame.  Forwarding  with  their  approval,  a  petition  from  tho 
Sisters  of  Charity  of  Montreal,  who  a»k  for  a  gratuity.  Fols.  60,  €1^ 
62.    2  J  pages,  say  2  \\p. 

The  fe<ame.  About  the  confirmation  of  the  grants  asked  for  by* 
Aubert  de  laCbesnaye.    From  fol.  63  to  68.    7^  pages,  say      6  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  copper  mine  found  to  the  west  of  Lake 
Superior.     Fol.  69.    2J  pages,  say  \\  p. 

The  same.  As  to  the  sum  to  be  expended  in  making  presents  to 
tbe  Indians.    Fol.  71.    2  pagfs,  say  1^  p. 

Tbe  same.  About  the  purchase  for  the  Crown  of  a  lot  from  the^ 
Widow  Fiontigny,  situated  at  the  Palais.    Fol.  73.  4|  pages,  2  pp^ 

The  same.  About  the  recruits  incorported  with  the  troops. 
OfiScers.  Supply  of  powder  insufficient  The  Seminary  of  Queneo 
audits  creditors  Fortifications  of  Quebec.  Complaints  brought 
against  St.  Castin,  Madame  de  Morville,  Le  Terrier  and  de 
Tonnancour.  The  (ffice  records  of  Cbamballon.  Distribution  of 
powder.    Missions  of  Inle  Boyalo.    Fol.  78.    IP  pages,  say     10  pp. 

Tbe  same.  Forwarding  a  statement  of  goods  given  to  the  KicW 
poos  by  de  Boucherville,  in  order  to  get  out  of  their  hands,  and  alsa 
to  releaf  e  bis  companions  from  captivity.  FoL  88.  6^  pages,  say  5  pp. 

Tbe  same.    About  the  general  expenditure.    Fol.  93.   2  pages. 


xcv 


1739. 
October  2S. 
QveUe. 
Oetober  S6. 
QMbee. 

Oclober  2S. 
Qvebee. 

October  36, 
Qvcbec 


HcTember  1, 
Qaebec. 

Ho¥ember  1, 
Quebec 


Herember  1. 
QMbee. 


Vo¥ember  13, 
QMbec 

MejlO, 
Qaebeo. 


MerchS4, 
Qaebec. 


Kejl9. 
Qoebec 

1339  and  1730. 
■oiiireaL 

1739. 
A«gwtl7, 
Qaebec. 

Btptember  1 , 
Qtwbec 

October  35, 
Qaebec 

October  35, 
Qaebec 

October  35. 
Qaebec. 

October  35. 
Qaebec 

October  35. 
Qaebec 

October  35. 
Qaebec 

October  25, 
QMbec 


October  35. 
Qaebec 

October  36^ 
Qaebec 


Beaiharnoifi.  Aboat  the  Miramichi  Mission.  FoL  95.  1^  page, 
Bay  Ip. 

The  aame.  Bespecting  the  restoration  of  the  Bishop's  Palace  at 
Qaebec.    FoL  97.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  sama  The  iron  mines  of  St.  Maorioe.  From  fol.  99  to 
103.     5i  pages,  say  4|  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  shipwreck  of  the  ''  Bl^phant, " — and 
the  seal  of  the  officers  sent  to  rescne  His  BCajeety*s  property.  From 
fols.  102  to  106.    6  pages,  say  5  pp. 

The  same.  Supporting  the  request  of  de  Lanzon  for  an  increase 
in  the  grant  for  the  mission  of  St.  Lonis.  Fois.  109, 1 10  and  111.3  pp. 

The  same.  Setting  forth  that  the  widow  Morville  has  not  the 
means  of  paying  the  balance  of  the  debt  of  1,060  livres,  of  which 
the  King  had  remitted  the  half,  daring  the  previoos  year.  Fol  112. 
1  page,  say  J  p. 

The  same.  Asking  that  four  Savoyards,  aged  from  12  to  14  years,^ 
be  sent  for  Qaebec  and  Montreal ;  '<  the  two  who  had  been  sent  oat 
some  years  previously  had  become  too  large  to  enter  the  chimneys." 
Fol.  114.    1  page,  say  J  p. 

The  same.  Eecommending  Cugnet  or  Borthier  to  replacA  Gaillard, 
decea^ed,  in  the  Saperior  Oouncil.    Fol.  115.  2  pages,  say  1^  p. 

Beauharnois  and  de  Silly,  Commissary,  to  the  Ministcf.  Bespecting 
the  scarcity  of  money  and  the  monopoly  of  grain  by  foreign  mer- 
chants.   Fol.  118.    4  pages,  say  .2  pp. 

Beauharnois  to  the  Minister.  Bespecting  twelve  Frenchmen, 
who,  on  their  return  from  the  Sioux,  had  been  stopped  by  the 
Mascoutins  and  the  Kickapoos.     Pol.  122.    3  pages,  say  1|  p. 

The  same.  Announcing  that  the  Mascoutins  and  the  Kickapoos 
had  declared  war  upon  the  Benards.    FoL  1^4.  1  p. 

Statement  of  exoarsions  made  by  Morendidre  in  1729  and  173u, 
along  the  river  shores  within  the  Government  of  Montreal,  with  a 
view  to  the  building  of  stone  forts  there.    Fol.  128.  4  pp« 

Beauharnois  to  the  Minister.  The  Benards  begging  for  peace. 
Fol.  131.    6^  pages,  say  5  pp. 

The  same.  Beturn  of  Jemmeraye  from  among  the  Sioux  ;  and 
the  news  he  brings  about  the  Benards.  Fol.  135.  5  pages,  say    4  pp. 

The  same.  Dispute  between  de  la  Perridre  and  de  la  Gnuchetidre 
about  their  seniority  in  the  service.    Fol.  143.  1  p. 

The  same.  Askin^^  ior  the  advice  of  the  Minister  about  the 
claims  of  GiilesLe  Bay  who  refased  to  serve  as  a  private  soldier 
because,  as  he  paid,  he  was  of  gentle  birth.  Fol.  14i.  1  page,  say  i  p. 

The  same.  In  the  matter  of  the  appointment  of  Hocquart  as 
commissary  general.    Fol.  147.     1  page,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  About  the  expenditure  caused  by  the  war  against  the 
Benards.    Fol.  149.     1  page,  say  |  p. 

Beauharnois  and  Hocquart.  About  card-money.  Fol.  151.  8 
pa^ires,  say  o^  pp. 

Beauharnois.  About  the  scarcity  of  troops,  and  the  settlemeot  of 
Ouabache,    Fol.  156.    3  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  The  revival  of  trading  licenses  in  favour  of  pour 
families.  Choice  of  officers  to  command  the  posts.  FoL  15S.  2 
pagss,  say  H  P* 

The  same.  About  the  attitude  of  the  English  and  the  Indians. 
Fol.  160.    5  pages,  say  4  pp. 

The  same.  A  letter  to  the  Minister  enolossing  an  extract  from  a 
letter  by  La  Corne,  respecting  a  blow  struck  at  a  Benard  vill^e 


ZCVl 


1729. 

October  26. 
Quebe}. 


October  25, 
Quebec. 


October  26. 
Quebec 

October  26, 
Quebec 


October  26. 
Qaebec. 

October  26, 
Qaebec 

NoremtMr  6. 
Qaebec. 

September  11, 
Qaebec. 


September  26, 
Qaebec 


October  16, 
Qaebec 

-October  26, 
Qaebec 


-October  26. 
Qaebec 

October  26. 
Qaebec 

October  26, 
Qaebec. 


October  26. 
Qaebec 

October  26. 
-Qatbec 

October  26, 
Qaebec 


October  26. 
Qaebec 


October  26^ 
Qaebec 


October  16. 
Qaebec 


by  the  Ottawas  of  Mtohillimaokinao,  the  Folles-avoines  and  tho 
Paants.    Fold.  164  and  166.    3  pages,  say  2  ppw 

Beaaharuois.  About  wheat  whioh  the  traders  had  bought  in  the 
district  in  order  to  send  it  out  of  the  colony.  Fol.  167.  3  pages, 
say  Ijp. 

f  he  same.  Order  of  dismissal  of  de  Thiersant.  Death  o(  B6can- 
cour,  Grand  voyer.  Passes  granted  for  France.  Fol.  169.  2  pafires, 
say  li  p. 

The  same.  Place  in  Ohio  where  it  would  be  advantageous  to 
establish  a  post.    Fol.  171.  i  p* 

The  same.  The  Abenakis  are  induced  to  continue  to  hold  the 
same  good  feelings  towards  France.  The  ship  <<  TiUe  Marie  "  Bet 
afloat  again.    Foi.  173.    3  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  About  certain  changes  in  the  government  and  the 
troops.    Fol.  177.    6  pages,  say  4  pp. 

The  same.     About  the  defamatory  character  of  the  judgment  of 

the  Council  as  to  his  dispute  with  Dapuy.    Fol.  181.  1  p. 

.The  same.    Praising  the  Coadjutor  and  Hocquart.     Fol.  183.     3 

pages,  say  1}  p. 

Hocauart  gives  an  account  to  the  Minister  of  his  arrival  at  Quebec, 
and  of  the  shipwreck  of  the  King's  vessel,  <'  BMphant/'      Foi.  186. 

2  pages,  say  1 J  p. 
The  same.    What  followed  the  shipwreck   of  the  <<  El^phanC 

the  manner  in  which  the  crew  were  disposed  of.  With  papers  in 
support.    FoLs.  188  to  193.    \^  pages,  say  6  pp. 

''  Extract  from  the  incorporation  of  the  new  levies  with  the  troops 
serving  in  Canada,  the  1st  October,  1729*'.    Fol.  204.  1  p. 

Hocquart  to  the  Minister.  About  the  affair  of  one  Sonnet,  an  <Hd 
servant  of  Madame  la  Marechale  de  Grammont,  who  had  a  son 
settled  at  Qaebec,  to  whom  he  had  sent  goods.  Fol.  205.  3 
pages,  say  2  k>. 

The  same  to  the  same.     Bespecting  the  expenditure.     FoL  207. 

3  pages,  say  2  pp. 
The  same  to  the  same.    Bespecting  the  expense  necessary  to  loof 

the  Palace  with  slate.    Fol.  211.     2  pages,  say  1}  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Sketch  of  the  workd  necesmy  to  put  the 
Palace  into  a  proper  condition,  and  to  make  it  less  likely  to  bum. 
Fol.  213.  6  i^ 

The  same  to  the  same«  Bespecting  the  crew  of  the  '*  Elephant.'* 
Fol  233.    4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Official  report  of  the  loss  of  the  <<  BWphant."  Fol.  237.  6  pages, 
say  5  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Announcing  his  readiness  to  conform  to 
the  KingV  orders  and  setting  forth  that  the  stores  are  encum- 
bered with  hemp;  that  125  barrels  of  tar  have  been  made;  that  he 
will  encourage  apiculture,  and  will  forbid  the  traffic  in  brandy,  &o. 
Fol.  240.    32  pages,  say  16  ppw 

The  same  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  effects  saved  from  the 
wreck  of  the  '*  Elephant."  Merchandise  needed  by  the  colony. 
Be  venue  from  the  settlements  at  Frontenac  and  Niagara.  FoL  25^. 
13  pages,  say  6}  pp. 

The  same.  Yarin  appointed  Comptroller.  A  commissary  of 
Marine,  in  the  place  of  d'Aigremont,  must  be  appointed.  Adminia- 
tration  of  the  public  funds.    De  Silly.    Fol.  267.    6  pages,  say  4  m. 

The  same.  I>e  Silly  and  himself  will  keep  what  is  due  to  them  by 
way  of  gratuity,  out  of  the  product  of  the  sale  of  beaver  skins.  Bbl. 
27  i.    2  pages,  say  Ip. 


1 

I 

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1 


zcvu 


ItV. 
October  16. 

October  15. 
October  25, 
Quebec 


October  25. 
Qvebec. 
October  25. 
Qvebec 

October  25, 
Qoebec 

October  25, 
Quebec 

October  25. 
Quebec 

October  25. 
Qoebec 

October  25, 
Quebec 

October  26. 
Quebec 

October  29, 
Quebec 

October  29, 
Quebec 

October  26, 
Quebec 

October  29, 
Quebec 
October  20, 
Quebec. 

October  25, 
Qudbec 

October  18^ 
Quebec 

October  25. 
Quebec. 

October  12 
mud  20. 

AprOaO, 


September  25, 
Quebec 

September  22, 
Quebec 

October  18, 
Quebec 


Hocquart.  About  the  general  expenditure.  Fol.  273.  2^  passes, 
say  li  p. 

List  of  officers  serving  in  Canada.  Fol.  275.  1  largo  page,  say  2  pp. 

Hoequart  to  the  Minister,  about  the  encouragement  to  be  given 
to  the  building  of  ships.  Hemp.  Iron -mines.  Tar.  Resin.  Turpen- 
tine. Soldiers*  rations.  Posts  at  JSiagara,  Frontenao  and  Toronto. 
Flour  from  Isle  Boyale.    Fol.  276.    18  pages,  say  9  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  fortifications  around  Montreal,  and  the 
taxes  they  entail.    Fol.  288.    5^  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  He  has  appointed  de  Silly  to  be  his  representative 
at  Montreal.  Fol.  291.  1  p. 

The  same.  Aboiit  trade  with  the  Engliseh.  Fol.  293.  3  pages, 
say  IJ  p. 

The  same.  In  the  matter  of  his  salary,  and  the  loss  he  has 
suffered  through  the  wreck  of  the  '*  Bl^phanV'  which  loss  amounts 
to  more  than  8,000  livres.  Fol.  295.    2  pages,  say  1 J  p* 

The  same.  About  what  is  owing  to  the  Marquise  de  Yaudreuil 
for  her  house  at  Montreal.  Land-register.  Boundaries  of  the  farm  of 
Tadouesao.    Fol.  297.    4^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Bespeoting  arms,  militia,  wood,  &c.  Fol.  301. 
6i  pages,  say  2^  pp. 

•  The  same.  About  the  exportation  of  wheat.  Fol.  305.  2^  pages, 
say  IJ  p. 

The  same.  In  favour  of  a  family  the  head  of  which,  a  carpenter, 
had  been  killed  while  saving  property  on  the  *'  Elephant.'*  Fol.  3074 
2  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  completion  of  the  Palace.  Fol.  309. 
2J  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Statement  of  timber,  hemp,  and  tar  destined  for 
the  King's  stores  at  Eochefort,  in  1729.    Fol.  315.  1  p. 

The  same.  Bnclosing  a  petition  from  Aubert  respecting  a  settle- 
ment at  MilleYaches,  below  Tadoussac.  Fol.  316.  4i  pi'ges,  say  3^  pp. 

The  same.    Forwarding  turpentine  and  resin,  lol.  320  i  p. 

The  same.  Gross  receipts  arising  from  the  beaver  trade  in 
1729.    Fol.  334.  1  p- 

The  same.  On  the  beaver  trade  and  the  foreign  trade.  Fol.  335. 
6  pages,  say  2i  pp. 

The  same.  Begulations  adopted  to  prevent  foreign  trade.  '^FoL 
339.  5  pp. 

The  same  to  the  Comptroller-General.  Beflections  on  trade. 
Fol.  342.    4|  pages,  say  3^  pp* 

The  same  to  the  Indian  Company  on  same  subject.  Fol.  345. 
14  pages,  say  10  pp. 

De  Silly  to  the  Minister.  He  continues  to  manage  the  business  that 
d'Aigremont  had  in  hand.  Doubt  as  to  the  existence  of  a  slate- 
quariy  in  the  Mountains  of  Notre  Dame.  Capture  of  Montbrun  and 
uuignas,  missionaries  and  forty  French  men,  by  the  Mascoutins, 
Kikapoos,  &c.    Fol.  357.  1 1  pp- 

The  Baron  de  Longueuil.  He  announces  to  the  Minister  the  death 
of  his  father,  and  requests  a  majority.    Fol.  364.  1^  p. 

The  same.  Bequesting  that  his  house  be  bought  or  leased,  in 
order  that  he  may  pay  the  debts  of  his  father.    Fol.  366.  1  p. 

Chausse^os  de  L^ry  to  the  Minister.  Announces  that  the  slate- 
quarry  at  Grand  Etang  is  in  operation,  and  that  eighteen  thousand 
slates  have  been  taken  out  fh)m  it.    Fol.  368.  l^i^ 


XOTIU 


1729. 
October  2S. 
Qnebeo. 
October  26. 
Qaebso. 

1727  iticy 
October  20. 
Qaebec. 


1729. 
October  20. 

October  28, 
Quebec 


October  26, 
Qaebee.    • 

October  24, 
Quebec. 


October  12, 
Quebec 


October  14. 
<juebec 

October  16. 
Quebec 

February  0, 
Quebec. 


October  16, 
MontrM. 


May  29, 
Paris. 


ChaoBsegros  do  lAry.  Aboat  tho  batteries  and  wharves  in  front  of 
the  honaea.  Fol.  370.  4  pa^,  aaj  2  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  Sie  forUfications  of  Montreal.  FoL  373. 
3  pages,  say  1 J  p. 

Dapay,  the  Intendent,  sends  to  the  Minister  an  unsigned  letter, 
that  a  person  named  Perron  had  written,  he  says,  to  one  Doachet 
do  Ploconrt,  of  La  Bochelle,  and  which  the  writer  had  lost  (this 
letter  in  which  Perron  handles  Dapuy  very  roaghly  is  most  corioaa.) 
Pols.  377  to  385.  13  pages,  say  6  pp. 

Yarinde  LaMarreto  the  Minister,  respecting  the  "BWphanL'* 
Fol.  387.    2}  pages,  say  1|^  pu 

Do  Baymond  to  the  Minister.  Beqaests  to  be  confirmed  in  the 
title  of  **  CoDservateor  "  of  Uie  harbour  of  Broaage,  a  title  which  bad 
been  granted  to  his  great-grand-&*.her  by  Lonis  the  XUI;  Fol.  390. 
2  pages,  say  1^  p. 

St  Simon  Pr6v5t  do  la  Martehaossde,  to  the  Ministeri  asking  that 
the  same  be  increased.    FoL  393.  1  p. 

The  widow  do  Bamezay  asks  for  promotion  for  the  only  son  Idi 
to  her,  and  sets  out  the  destitnte  condition  in  which  she  finds  her- 
self.   Fol.  395.    2  pages,  say  1|  p. 

The  co-adjator  of  the  Bishop  of  Qaebec  to  the  Minister.  Bespeoting 
his  voyage  and  the  wreck  of  the  ''  EMphant."  FoL  393.  1|  page^ 
say  Ip. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Bespecting  Sienr  Bichard,  a  missionary. 
Fol.  399.  1  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  Canadian  clergy.  FoL 
400.  1  p. 

Answer  from  the  India  Company  to  the  memorial  from  the  mer^ 
chants  and  inhabitants  of  Canada,  respecting  the  half  dressed  and 
undressed  beavers.    FoL  451.    14|  pages,  say  11  pp. 

Scheme  by  do  Noyan  to  check  ttie  encroachment  of  the  Bngltsh. 
Fol.  465.  3^  pp. 

Continuation  of  the  above  scheme.    Fol.  469.  3  pp. 

Memorandum  of  Laboulaye  on  Canada.  FoL  471.  6  large  pages, 
say  8  pp* 

Sale  of  the  goods  from  the  wreok  of  the  '<  BUphant,"  with  the 
names  of  the  buyers.    FoL  50 1«  5^  pp^ 

End  of  Yolumi  51. 


<*  Canada. — Correspondanoi  GtxtaALi." 
1730. 
Vol.  52. — ^Biauharnois,  Govirnob  Ginxral.    Hocquart,  Intrn- 

DANT. 


cu. 

AnffutU3,  Beauhamois  and  Hocquart.     Giving  an  account  of  the  arrival  of 

Quebeo.    '  the  King's  ship,  and  about  its  pilotage.    FoL  3.    2  pages,  say   1.  p. 

October  10,  The  same.    About  Walon,  wno  carried  on  a  considerable  trade 

Quebeo.  with  Canada.    FoL  5.    2  pages,  say                                              1  p. 


xclz 


I78f. 
October  10, 
QMbeo. 


October  10, 
Quebec 

October  10, 
Qoebec 

October  10. 
Qaebec. 

October  10. 
Quebec 

October  15, 
Quebec. 


October  Ifi. 
Qaebec. 

October  15. 
Quebec. 

October  15, 
Qaebec 


DctoberlS. 
Quebec 


October  15, 
Quebec 

October  15, 
Quebec 

October  15, 
Qaebec 

October  15, 
Qoebec 

October  15, 
Qoebec. 


October  15, 
Qaebec 

October  15. 
Qaebec 

October  15, 
Qaebec 


October  19. 
Qaebec 

October  22, 
Qaebec 

October  22. 
Qaebec 


Beanharnois  and  Hocquart.  Pension  granted  to  the  mothw  of 
the  carpenter  who  was  killed  at  the  time  of  the  rescae  of  the  goods 
from  the  <*  Elephant."  Settling  boandaries  of  the  parishes.  FoL 
7. 4  pages,  say  2  pp» 

The  same.  Balances  remaining  from  the  salaries  of  decaeeed 
officers.    Hospitals.    Gratoities.     Fol.  11    5|  pages,  say       ^i  PP* 

The  same.  BoRpecting  the  request  for  naiaralization  from 
Werbar,  an  Bnglidhmen  settled  for  twenty  years  at  Cap  Saint 
Ignaoe.    Fol.  15.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  Ecclosiaatical  dissensions.  Suspension  of  a  cnr^.  Fol. 
17.    6^  pages,  say  5  pp. 

The  same.  Respecting  Sienr  Lidios,  accused  of  trading  with  the 
English.    Fol.  21.    10  pa^es,  say  5  pp. 

The  same.  About  Eoglish  competition.  The  posts  of  Niagara, 
FrODtenac,  Miohillimakinac,  and  Detroit,  and  about  the  Ouyatanons. 
Fol.  29.    7  pages,  say  5  pp. 

The  same.  About  presents  to  be  made  to  the  Indians.  Fol.  33. 
5  pages,  say  3}  pp. 

The  same,  respecting  the  pardon  granted  to  deserters.  FoL 
37.  i  p. 

The  same.  Arrival  of  I'Estendaere,  with  the  King's  ship.  Sound- 
in^  tbo  Sl  Lawrence.    Fol.  39.    4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Describing  the  rejoicings  which  took  place  at  Quebec, 
on  the  birth  of  tbe  Dauphin.     Fol.  42.     15}  pages,  say  7}  pp. 

The  same.  Eespecting  the  expense  incurred  in  saving  goods  trom 
the  ** Elephant."  Military  furloughs.  Bicbardidre,  harbour  maa- 
ter  of  Qaebec.  The  Seminary  of  Quebec.  Wharves,  barracks  and 
census.  Allowance  made  to  Becolletn.  Fol.  50.  13}  pages,  say  6}  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  trade  at  the  post  of  Temi^cumingue  by  la 
Gor^endidre.    Fol.  59.    6  pages,  say  H  pp. 

The  same.  Complaining  of  the  spirit  of  independence  among  the 
Canadians,  which  must  be  destroyed.  Fol.  64.   6}  pages,  say  3^  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  purchase  from  Sieur  iSarrazin  of  slates 
quarried  at  Grand  Etang.     Fol.  70.    5  page^.  say  2^  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  pension  to  bo  granted  to  the  children 
of  Madame  deLouvigny,  des  Bergeres,  doYarennes,  de  Langloiserie, 
de  la  Perade  and  LeGardeur.    Fol.  74.  5  pages,  say  2|  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  Dame  deFrontigny  and  her  debt  to  too 
King.  The  Superior  Council.  Prison.  Hangman.  Salt  smugglers 
ask^  for.  Worthless  characters  sent  into  the  colony.  Marshal- 
sea.    Fol.  78.   13  pages,  say  ^iPP* 

The  same.  About  the  younger  sons  sent  to  Canada  under  lettres 
decaehet.    Fol.  86.  2^  pages,  say  H  P* 

The  same.  Bespecting  stockades  to  be  erected  in  the  seigniories. 
Fol.  88.   2  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  As  to  the  bargain  made  with  Cugnet  and  Gastinean, 
who  are  to  go  and  procure  Illinois  cattle  and  endeavour  lo 
acclimatize  them,  and  make  them  breed  in  Canada.  Fol.  90.  9  pages, 
say  7  pp. 

The  same.  About  a  gratuity  to  be  granted  to  M.  deBeluzarcL 
Fol.  97.     2  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  Bespecting  notarial  deeds  and  contracts  of  marriage, 
drawn  up  by  the  curds  and  missionaries.  Fol,  99.  6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  About  a  copper  mine  discovered  at  Chagouamigon. 
Fol.  103.    2  pages,  say  1  p» 


October  t% 

Oelober  22. 
Qaebec. 

October  23, 
Qttebec 

October  23, 
nocbec 
October  15. 
October  24. 
Quebec 

October  24, 
Quebec 

October  26, 
Qaebec 

KoTember  2, 
Quebec 

Vorember  10, 
Quebec 


Vorember  12, 
Quebec 

January  I3k 
Quebec 

Quebec 

June  26. 
Quebec. 

June  17, 
Quebec 

October  10, 
Quebec 


October  10, 
Quebec. 


October  10. 
Quebec 

October  10. 
Quebec 

October  10. 
Quebec 

October  10, 
Quebec. 

October  15, 
Quebec 

October  15. 
Quebec. 

October  15, 
Quebec 


Beaoharnois  and  Hooqnart  Dispntes  amoDg  the  eocleeiastios. 
Bishop's  palace.  Soldiers  sent  out  under  iettres  de  cachet.  Fol.  105. 
9}  pages,  say'  4Jpp. 

Bobert,  storekeeper  at  HoDtreal  for  forty  years,  asks  to  retire  oa 
half-pay.    PoL  111.    1}  page,  say  1  p. 

Beanhamois  and  Hocqaart.  Bievolt  of  the  garrison  at  Niagara. 
Condemnation  and  esoape  of  the  guilty.  Fol.  118.  lOpages,  say  8  pp. 

The  same.    About  card  money.    FoL  127.    10  pages,  say      5  pp. 

The  fame.  About  the  beaver  and  the  sale  of  furs,  Fol.  133.    1}  p. 

The  same.  About  the  affairs  of  the  seminary  of  Quebec  Aubio 
de  Lisle  asks  to  be  appointed  clerk  of  the  Marshalsea.  Fol.  138^ 
2  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  About  the  office  of  Crown  Prosecutor  at  Montreal, 
filled  by  Fouchd.    FoL  140.    2  pages,  sa;^  1  p. 

The  same.  Asking  for  a  fmblic  executioner,  the  one  now  in  Cana- 
da being  too  old,  and  addicted  to  drink.    Fol.  142.  2  pages,  say  1  p. 

Tbo  same.  About  the  crushing  defeat  of  the  Benards  by  ao 
Yitliers.    Fol.  144.    4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  General  Hospital.  The  lay  administration 
of  communities.  The  Hote!-Dieu  at  (Quebec,  &o.  Fol.  147.  20  pages, 
say  10  pp. 

The  same.  Asking  for  an  increase  of  salary  for  Dr.  Sarrazin,  to 
enable  him  to  send  his  son  to  study  medicine  in  France.  Fol.  158. 
2  pages,  say  1  p. 

B^uharnois  announces  to  the  Minister  the  death  of  Desgly, 
King's  Lieutenant.     Fol.  171.  i  p. 

The  same.  Giving  an  account  of  the  expedition  against  the  Ben- 
ards, by  the  Outaouais,  the  Sauteux,  the  FoUea-Avoines  and  the 
Pnants.    Fol.  174.    6  pages,  say  4}  pp. 

The  same.  A  new  expedition  against  the  Benards.  FoL  17b.  2 
pages,  say  1 J  P» 

Copy  of  a  letter  from  de  Thaumur  to  Beauharnois,  respecting 
trade  with  Louisiana.    Fol.  180.    5  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Beauharnois  to  the  Minister.  Trading  licenses  granted  to  poor 
families.  De  Montigny  sent  to  take  command  at  Miohillimakinao 
in  the  place  of  Dubuisson,  sick.  Promotions  to  take  place  among 
the  troops.    Fol.  186.    4  pages,  say  3  pp« 

The  same  to  the  same,  oends  news  from  Orange,  and  as  to 
Bnglishmcn  whom  an  Abenakis  chief  has  brought  in.  Fols.  190  and 
19L.    3}  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  English  competition.  Acadia.  Fol. 
194.  1}  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Acadia.  Becruits.  Settlement  at 
Ouabache.    The  Iroquois.    Fol.  196.    9  pages,  say  7  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Discovery  oi  the  Western  Sea.  De  Silly 
retires  from  the  service.    Fol.  201.    2  pages,  say  H  P* 

The  same  to  the  same.  With  reference  to  Fournier  de  Belleval,  en- 
sign, whose  great  age  compelled  him  to  leave  the  service.  Fol.205.  Ip. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Becommending  d*Ail1ebout  d'Argen- 
teuil  for  a  lieutenancy  in  the  Artillery,  at  Montreal.  Fol.  211.  1  page, 
say  J  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Soliciting  for  Hocquart  a  commission  as 
Intendant.    Fol.  212.  }  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  About  a  settlement  to  be  formed  at 
Pointe^-laChevolure,  and  English  competition.  Fol.  213.  ]}  page, 
say  Ip. 


CI 


1730. 
October  15, 
Qaebec 

October  IS. 
Quebec 

October  4, 
Qaebec 

October  38, 
Quebec 

October  38. 
Qoebec 

October  as. 
Quebec. 

October  38. 
Quebec 

J  Miliary  17. 
<)iiebec 


Ai»riia8, 
Quebec 


1718  (iie). 


Beaaharnois  to  the  Minister.  About  the  p>ofaieticni  of  several 
offioers.  He  begs  the  officers*  cross  for  several  of  tbi^m,  especially 
for  de  lAry.    Fol.  214.    6  pages,  say  ;     4  pp.^ 

The  same  to  the  same.    Bespeoting  the  western  regions  and'the*; 
Mississippi.  Fol.  218.    3  pages,  say  ^'pp.:' 

The  same.  Aboot  the  post  which  Yerendr^e  went  to  establish  on 
Lake  Oninipigon,  to  the  west  of  Lake  Superior.  The  Western  Sea. 
Fot  220.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  Abont  the  Benards.  Duboisson  and  his  services. 
FoL  222.    2  pages,  say  I  p. 

The  same.  JNominal  roll  of  officers  permitted  to  leave  for 
France.    Fol.  224.    1  page,  say  ^  p. 

The  sama  Bespecting  Uie  JEtenards,  the  Sonnontonans,  and  the 
Lonps.    FoL  226.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

Memorandnm  abont  the  da  ties  of  Gorneilie,  Clerk  of  the  Saperior 
Oonncil.    Qaestion  of  precedence.    Fol.  235.    9  pages,  say       7  pp. 

Petitions  for  pension  on  the  part  of  the  Baroness  de  Longneuu, 
Madame  de  Beoancoar,  Madame  de  Tonty  and  her  two  daoghters. 
Madame  de  Louvigny  asks  for  a  return  passage  to  France.  B^uhar- 
nois  and  Hooquart  ask  for  a  Surgeon.  Alavoine,  a  Surgeon,  asks 
for  an  increase  of  salary.  Gratuity  to  Sieur  Yarin.  Fol.  240.  4} 
pages,  say  3i  pp. 

Memorial  from  Noyan  respecting  the  ^rant  of  the  Island  of  St. 
Jean  and  other  neighbouring  islands.    Fol.  298.  3  pp. 

Deed  of  sale  of  Pointe  auz  Li^vres,  called  ''  La  Maison  Blanche," 
near  Quebec,  by  Henry  Hioh6  to  Abel  Olivier,  Captain  of  a  vessel. 
Fol.  301.  6  pp. 

Deed  of  sale  by  Jacques  Yerret,  of  Gharlesbourg,  to  Abel  Olivier, 
of  a  lot  of  land  in  the  Seigniory  of  St  Ignace.  Fol.  304.  11  pages, 
say  1  pp. 

Bnd  of  Yol.  52. 


"  Canada.^Cobrsspondanos  GiNiBALI." 

1130. 

YoL.    53. — Hooquart,     Commissart-Gsneral,    pirporhinq     thi 
Duties  of  Intendant. 


1730. 
jAQoarj  14, 
Qnebee. 

October  10. 
Qaebee. 

October  10, 
Quebec 

October  10. 
Quebec. 


October  14, 
Qaebec 


C.  11. 

Hocquart  to  ^he  Minister.  The  greatest  harmony  exists  between 
the  Governor,  the  Bishop  and  himself.  Large  quantities  of  hemp. 
Card-money.    Death  of  d'Esgly.    Fol.  2.    3  pages,  say  2^  pp. 

The  same.  Asking  for  the  *'  Grand  Gordon  Rduge  "  for  Beauhar- 
nois.    Fol.  4.    3  pages,  say  1^  p. 

The  same.  Bad  condition  of  the  salted  provisions*  Mutiny  of 
the  troops  at  the  post  of  Niagara.    Fol.  7.    5  pages,  say  2}  pp. 

The  same.  About  a  contest  between  the  Superior  Council  and  the 
Admiralty.    Fol.  11.  1  p* 

The  same.  Siinplification  of  the  accounts.  Fol.  13. 2  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  The  sub-delegation  of  Montreal  given  to  Michel 
de  la  Bouvilidre.  Foreign  trade.  Carriage  of  cotton  goods ;  and 
fraud  in  the  beaver  trade.    Fol.  15.    6|  pages,  say  3  pp. 


126-.H 


oil 


1730. 
October  14. 
Qaebec.  *• 
October  6t. 
.9tJjSe(L  ..• 

•ChJtWb*er  14. 
'•  Qaebec 

Jannarj  26| 
Qaebec. 


October  16, 
Qaebec* 

October  15, 
Qaebec. 


October  16, 
Quebec* 

October  16, 
Quebec* 


October  16. 

October  17, 
Qaebec. 


October  17, 
Qaebec. 

October.  17, 
Qaebec' 


October  17, 
Qaebec 

October  18. 

October  19, 
Qaebec. 

October  19, 
Quebec 


October  19, 
Quebec. 

October  23, 
Qaebec. 


October  23. 
Qaebec 

October  23, 
Qaebec 

October  25, 
Quebec. 


October  26. 
Quebec 


•  •  •   •  •  •  • 

••     ••-  V  • 

•  *.  S^oq jiart.     The  vnoxkey  ooming  in  from  trading  liodosee  dibtri- 
•.bV^'f  tiinong  poor  fhmiiies.     Fol.  19.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

*  *  The  hatne.    Completion  of  the   Palace  at  Qaebec.     Purchase  of 
slates  from  Sarrazin  for  the  King's  use.  Folio  zi.  4  passes,  say  2  pp. 

Ths  same.  Public  expenditure  oi  the  colony*  Fol.  24.  16} 
pages,  say  8}  pp. 

Summary  of  what  has  been  delivered  from  the  King's  stores  at 
Montreal,  and  from  the  fort  of  Frontenao,  on  acooant  of  the  build- 
ing and  arming  of  the  two  vessels  built  at  the  said  fort  for  the  ser- 
vice of  His  Majesty,  from  the  7th  of  May,  1725,  to  the  10th  of 
August,  1726.    Fol.  SH.  7  pp. 

Hocquart  to  the  Minister.  In  the  matter  of  the  presents  made  to 
the  Indians.     Fol.  43.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

Same  to  the  same.  Foreign  trade  to  be  prevented.  Bnglish 
competition.  De  Ja  Cbasaigne,  de  fieaucourt  and  Leverrier.  Fol. 
45.    4}  pages,  say  2}  pp. 

The  same.  Asking  for  the  Cross  of  St.  Louis  for  de  la  Corne,  Con- 
trecoBurand  Bepentigny.  Commendation  of  Martinidre.  Fol  48. 
6}  jages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  He  is  labouring  to  avoid  all  useless  expenditure.  En- 
comiums on  Yarin,  St.  Michel,  Louet,  and  Bernard.  He  asks  for  a 
counting-house  clerk.  Fortifications  and  duties  at  Montreal. 
Praise  of  de  L<iry.  Gratuities  to  be  bestowed.  Fol.  52.  16  pages, 
say  8  pp. 

The  same.  Plans  and  contract  for  the  works  and  fortifications 
for  the  environment  of  Montreal.    Fol.  68.  6  pp. 

The  same.  Losses  occasioned  by  the  wreck  of  the  '<  Bl^phant.*^ 
sale  of  the  effects  from  that  vessel.  Troops.  Muskets  to  be  distribu- 
ted to  discharged  soldiers  who  remain  in  the  colony.  Fol.  80.  15 
pages,  say  "^ijPP* 

The  same.  Hemp.  Tar.  Vessels.  Trade.  Horses.  Cattle.  Fol. 
113.     28  pages,  say  ^^  PP* 

The  same.  Bespecting  debts  left  in  the  colony  by  BAgon,  on  ac- 
count of  his  generosity.  Wreck  of  the  "Chameau."  Burning  of 
the  palace.    Fol.  128.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

Tne  same.  Bespecting  the  general  expenditure  of  the  colony  in 
the  cities  and  different  posts.    Fol.  130.    38  pages,  say  19  pp. 

The  same.    Praising  de  Silly.    Fol.  150.    3^  pages,  say  2  p. 

List  of  persons  who  are  to  cross  to  France  in  the  King's  ship 
"Le  H^ros,*'  con^manded  by  rBstendudre.    Fol.  161.  IJp. 

Statement  of  hemp  and  tar  from  the  King's  storehouse  at  Qae- 
bec, placed  on  board  "  Lo  Heros  "  and  "  I^  Marguerite."  Folio 
162.  IJ  p 

Statement  of  the  planks  of  oak  and  pine  shipped  on  "Le  H^ros  " 
for  the  King's  warehouses  at  Eochefort.     Fol.  164.  I  p. 

Hocquart  to  the  Minister.  War  regulations  received.  Ships  on 
Lake  Erie.  Noyan  and  his  memorial .  Posts  in  the  upper  country. 
Fol.  166.     4J  pages,  say  2J  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  succession  of  the  son  of  Sonnet,  an  old 
servant  of  la  Mar^chale  de  Grammont.  Fol.  171.  4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  pame.  Lignery  declares  that  he  is  innocent  of  the  charges 
made  against  him.     Foi.  174.     4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  He  praises  Abb^  Le  Page  ot  St.  Barnab6,  and  sends  his 
scheme  for  the  construction  of  vessels  for  the  King  in  Canada.  Fols. 
181  to  188.     12J^  pages,  say  9^  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  Dupuy  and  his  creditors.  Fol.  18d. 
19J  pages,  say  10  pp. 


0111 


1730. 
October  2& 
Qaebec. 
Norember  14. 
Quebec 

Korember  14, 
Qaebeo. 


December  17, 
Quebec* 

October  15, 
Qaebec. 

October  28, 
Qaebec. 

September  6| 
Qaebeo. 


September  — v 

FebroAiy  1, 
Quebec 

October  7, 
Quebec. 


October  7. 
Quebec. 

October  7, 
Qaebec 

October  SO, 
Quebec. 


October  11, 
UontreaL 


September  7, 
Qaebec. 


Apnl3d, 
Qaebec 


April  29, 
Qoebec 

October  13, 
Qaebec 

October  14, 
Quebec. 


October  16, 
Quebec. 

October  16, 
Qaebec. 


Hocquart.  Asking  that  foar  yoang  Savoyards  bo  sent  him.  in 
ordor  to  clean  the  chimneys.     Fol.  205.  J  p. 

The  name.  Aboat  the  defeat  of  the  RoDards  and  the  Indian  allies. 
From  lol.  207  to  211.  d  pagen,  say  6pp. 

The  same.  About  the  ezpeoditure  inctitTed  on  account  oi  the  ships 
"  le  Hdros."  "  la  Marguerite  "  and  "  le  Beauharnois."  Fol.   212. 

3J  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Unlawful  trading  Measures  taken  for  preventing 
the  Indians  from  engaging  in  it.     Fol.  215.  6  pp. 

The  same.  Summary  of  c^zpeuditure  incurred  in  1729,  for  making 
110  barrels  of  tar  at  Grande  Aose.     Fol.  219.  1  p. 

The  same.  Boll  of  the  sergeants  and  soldieis  who  were  employed 
at  the  King's  tar  factory  in  1729.    Fol.  220.  2  pp. 

Inventory  of  goods  seized  at  the  dweiliog  of  LanouilUer,  formerly 
treasurer  of  Marine,  and  the  report  of  bis  trial  [ThiB  paper  is  very 
curious,  for  the  reason  that  it  gives  in  detail  the  furniture  of  a  house 
at  this  period]. 

Inventory  ot  the  merchandize  found  in  the  shop  of  LanouilUer. 
Fol.  246.  50  pp. 

Provisional  settlement  between  Cugnet,  the  Direotor  of  the  Crown 
Domain,  and  LanouilUer,  Agent  General  of  the  India  Company. 
Fol.  339.  3  pp. 

Andrd  de  Leigne,  Lieutenant-General  of  the  Provostship  of 
Quebec,  states  his  services,  in  order  to  obtain  a  gratuity.  Fol.  345. 
2J  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Ougnet  thanks  His  Majesty  for  his  appointment  to  the  Conseil 
Supdrieur.    Fol.  354.  Ij^  p. 

The  same.  About  his  trade  in  buflfalo  wool.  Asks  for  a  river 
grant  at  the  Chaudidre  Fall.    Fol.  356.  2  pp. 

De  Lignery  to  the  Minister.  He  states  that  he  has  honourably 
undergone  the  trial  which  his  enemies  have  brought  against 
him  ;  and  asks  for  promotion  by  reason  of  his  services.  Fol. 
359.  1^  p. 

La  Corne,  King's  lieutenant  and  commandant  at  Montreal,  to  the 
Minister.  Necessity  for  making  a  settlement  above  Lake  Champ- 
lain,  at  the  place  called  Pointel-la Chevelure.  Fol.  362,  3}  P^ges, 
say  2i  pp. 

Madame  de  Saraezay,  the  widow  of  a  Governor  of  Montreal, 
thanks  the  MiniHter  lor  the  remist^ion  of  the  sum  which  the  Treasu- 
rer of  Marine  had  advanced  to  her  son,  who  was  drowned  on  one  of 
the  King's  ships.    Fol.  367.  2  pp. 

Monseigneur  Dosquet,  coadjutor  of  Qaebec,  thanks  the  Minister 
for  the  indemnity  which  had  been  granted  to  him,  by  way  of  com- 
pensation for  the  looses  he  had  subtuined  through  the  wreck  of  the 
**  Elephant,"    Fol.  370.  ip. 

The  same.  J  and  for  decayed  Cur^a.  Seminary  of  Qaebec.  jDis- 
oords  among  the  clergy.    Missionaries.     Fol.  371.  3  pp. 

The  same.  Dissensions  among  the  clergy.  Stubborness  and  in- 
dependence of  the  Canadian  priests.   Fol.  373.  2J  pp. 

The  same.  Asking  for  the  granting^  ol  a  seigniory,  from  ten  to 
twelve  leagues  from  Three  Rivers.  Encouragement  to  bd  given  to 
agriculture.    Fol.  375.  '  2  pp. 

The  same.  He  announces  that  a  Te  Doam  has  been  sung  on  the 
occasion  of  the  birth  of  the  Dauphin.     Fol.  377.  i  p. 

The  same.  On  the  subject  of  tithes ;  the  Seminary  of  Qaebec  ;  and 
the  poverty  of  certain  parishes,     Fol,  378,  1 J  p- 


126~Hi 


CIV- 


1730. 
October  17, 
Qaebeo. 

Ootober  17, 
Qaebee. 


October  19, 
Quebec. 

October  19^ 
Quebec. 

October  33. 
Quebec 

October  28. 
Quebec 


March  24, 
Quebec. 


Hgr.  Dofiqnet.  B^peoting  the  brothers  Charron.  The  Hotel 
Dlea  and  the  geDoral  hospiul  of  Qaebee.  The  Ursalines  of  Three 
JRiverB.    The  OiviBionak  of  the  Nana.    Fol.  879.  2}  pp. 

ThoBame.  He  has  learned  that  the  BeoolletB  of  the  Province  of 
France  do  not  desire  to  famish  Missionaries  for  Isle  Boyale,  and 
proposes  to  send  those  of  St  Andri  in  Flanders  to  replace  them. 
Pol.  382.  J  p. 

The  same.  Asking  for  freight  allowance  often  tons,  and  passages 
for  two  servants  in  the  King's  vessels.    FoL  383.  i  p. 

The  same.  Letter  from  him  and  certain  Missionaries,  asking  for 
the  abolition  of  the  traffic  in  brandy.    From  fol.  388  to  392.      8  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  grant  of  a  seigniory  already  asked 
for.    FoL  393.  }  p. 

Two  letters  from  the  Car^s  of  Canada,  asking  for  the  establishment 
of  tithes  on  the  basis  of  the  Coatame  de  Paris.  From  fol.  394  to 
397.  ^  pp. 

Monseignepr  Dosqoet.  Memorandum  on  the  bad  condition  of  the 
Bpiscopal  Palace.  Bepairs  to  be  effected.  Sale  of  lands  connec- 
ted therewith.    Fol.  o99.     7  pages,  say  6  pp. 

End  op  Vol.  63. 


Canada — '<  Cobbispohdanob  GiNiBALB." 


1731. 
Janaary  15, 
Quebec. 


Ootober  1, 
Qaebeo. 

Ootober  I, 
Qaebeo. 


Ootober  2, 

gaebec. 
ctoberS, 
Qaebeo. 


Ootober  3. 
Qaebeo. 

Ootober  4. 
Qaebee* 

Ootober  4, 
Qaebeo. 


1731. 

YoL.  51 — Bbauhabnois,  GtovBBNOB  OsuBaAL.  HooQiTABT,  Intbndamt. 

C.  11. 

Beaahamois  and  Hocqaart  to  the  Minister.  They  give  an  account 
of  the  wieck  of  the  ship  '<  BeaahamoiB/'  built  at  Qaebee  the 
year  before,  and  which  went  ashore  near  lie  aax  Coadres.  Hemp 
and  fars  which  had  been  shipped  by  that  vessel*  Monjan,  who  killed 
Alphonse  Lestange,  the  captain  of  '*  La  Margnerite/'  pleads  for 
pardon.  The  general  hospital  at  Quebec.  Fol.  3.  12  pages,  say.  7  pp. 

The  same.  Petitions  in  the  Civil  Courts.  Deposit  of  fines. 
Fol.  10.    6}  pages,  say  3}  pp. 

The  same,  rresents  to  be  made  to  the  Indians.  Opportunity  for 
sending  over  to  France  the  Indian  chiefs,  who  on  their  return  to  their 
tribes  would  spread  among  them  an  idea  of  the  mighty  power  of 
France.    The  Iroquois.    Troops.    Fol.  14.    9  pages,  say        4J  pp. 

The  same.  Tithes.  Curds.  Y icars.    Fol.  29.    13  pages,  say  6^  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  difficulties  which  have  arisen  among  the 
nuns  of  the  general  hospital  at  Quebec  as  to  the  selection  of  a 
Superior,  Administration  of  comrnqnities.  Fol.  36«  *li  pages, 
say  6  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  grants  of  land.  Land  register.  Fol.  40. 
9  pages,  say  4  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  trade  in  wheat  and  flour.  Fol.  57. 
6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  He  Boyale,  for  which  a  Grand  Yicar  must 
be  appointed.    Nuns  de  la  Congregation,    The  education  of  young 


girls.    Fol.  61.    6  pages,  say 


3  pp. 


ov 


1731. 
October  4, 
Quebec. 


October  5, 
Qaebec 


October  5, 
Qaebeo. 

October  6, 
Quebec. 


October  7, 
Quebec. 

October  7. 

Octobers, 
Quebec 

October  8, 
Quebec. 

October  8, 
Quebec 


Cctober  12, 
Quebec* 


October  10, 
Quebec 

October  13, 
Quebec. 


^  October  15, 
Quebec. 

October  16, 
Quebec. 

September  2  > 

October  IS, 
Quebec. 


October  17. 
Quebec. 

1728  («iO- 
PariB. 


BeaubarDoiB  and  Hocqaart.  Abatement  made  to  de  la  Gorgen- 
didre  of  the  2,000  livres  which  he  owes  for  the  farming  of  the  post 
of  Temiacamin^e.  There  are  too  many  horses  in  the  oolony,  more 
cattle  can  be  raised  there.  The  building  of  vessels  mast  be  encour- 
aged by  bounties.  Fol.  TO.     \Z\  pages,  say  7  pp. 

The  same.  The  unlicensed  salt-veT>dors  sent  out  to  the  colony  are 
all  found  to  be  useful  people.  Some  more  must  be  sent.  (These 
men,  treated  as  criminals  for  infringing  the  monopoly  on  salt,  were 
sent  to  Canada  and  received  as  good  settlers.)  Fol.  177.  2^  pages, 
say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Respecting  the  claims  of  widow  Morisaeau,  for  services 
rendered  by  her  husband  as  interpreter.    Fol.  79.  \  p. 

The  same.  Recommending  the  employment  for  the  semi- 
inary  of  Montreal,  of  the  1,500  livre:^  deducted  from  the 
Charron  Brothers.  They  support  the  request  of  Aubin  de  Tlsle 
for  a  commission  as  clerk  of  the  Marshalsea  Copper  mine  at  Chagou- 
amigon.    FoL  80.    4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  About  an  iucrease  of  salary  for  Bertnier,  surgeon  of 
the  hospital  at  Qaebec.     Fol.  91.    3}  pages,  8ay  3  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  cadets,  the  troops  and  the  barracks. 
Fol.  97.    5  pages,  say  2^  pp. 

The  same.  Supportiog  a  request  for  a  grant,  made  by  widow  Le 
Gardeur.    Fol.  104.  1  p. 

The  same.  Bespecting  horses,  cattle,  the  building  of  vessels, 
day  labourers.    Fol.  106     16  pages,  say  8  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  certain  lots  of  land  taken  from  Aubert 
de  la  Cheenaye,  in  the  lower  town,  in  order  to  make  a  bat- 
tery.   From  fol.  116  to  125      16^  pages,  say  13  pp. 

The  same.  Want  of  unanimity  between  the  canons  and  the  coad- 
jutor.  The  door  of  the  rampart  on  the  side  of  the  Bishop's  Palace, 
closed  by  order  of  the  coadjutor,  was  forced  and  carried  away  by  the 
indignant  people.    Fol.  128.     11  pages,  say  5^  pp. 

The  same.  Settlement  at  Pointe-S-la  Cbevelure.  Bnglish  compe- 
tition. Begulation  concerning  the  limits  of  Acadia.  Fol  134.    2  pp. 

The  same.  The  general  hospital  of  Montreal.  The  superior 
council.  Want  of  officers.  The  Si»ter8  of  Charity  at  Montreal  and 
Three  Bivers.  Troops.  Abases  in  the  granting  of  land.  Trade  in 
wheat,  flour  and  biscuits.  Excellent  harvests  Foreign  trade. 
Troops.  Taxes  at  Montreal.  Benardn.  Diecoveriesin  the  west  by 
Verendrje.  Missions  and  trade,  in  the  upper  coantry.  TrafEic  in 
brandy.  Settlement  at  Pointe-^la Chevelure.  Acadia,  its  bound- 
aries to  be  determined.  Louisiana  and  the  country  of  tbe  Illinois. 
Fol.  136.    63  pages,  ^ay  32  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  college  at  Montreal.  Councillors.  Copper 
mines  at  Chagouamigon.    Fol.  177.     6  pages,  say  4  pp. 

The  same.  Grants  made  to  the  coadjutor  of  u  seigniory  on  both 
banks  of  the  Biver  Yamaska.     Fol.  183.  1  p. 

Memorandum  from  Brouague  about  tbe  coaet  of  Labrador.  Fol. 
185.  1  p. 

Beauharnois  and  Hocquart  to  tbe  Minister.  Arrival  of  the  King  s 
ship.  Commendation  ot  her  commander,  the  Count  des  Grouttes. 
Sounding  the  river  on  the  north  side  by  Bichardidre,  who  deserves 
some  recompense.     Fol.  188.     3  page^,  say  2^  pp. 

The  same.  About  defective  notarial  decdi.  Lo  Verrier.  Fol,  192. 
2  pages,  say  \\  p. 

Act  of  the  Parliament  of  Paris  respecting  notaries  Fol.  194.  6| 
pages,  say  5J  pp. 


CVl 


1731. 
October  18, 
<)aebec. 
October  18, 
Qaebeo. 

June  32, 
Qaebec 


October  21, 
Qaebec. 


October  21, 
Quebec. 

October  23. 
Qaebec. 


October  33, 
Qaebec. 

October  34, 
Quebec. 


October  36, 
Quebec. 

October  26, 
Qaebec 

October  30, 
Qaebec. 

Norember  11, 
Qaebec. 


NoTember  8. 
Qaebec. 


November  12, 
Quebec. 

NoTember  10, 
Qaebec. 


October  1. 
Qaebec. 

October  1, 
Quebee. 


October  1, 
Qutbec. 


October  1. 
October  1, 
Qaebec. 

October  1. 


Beanhamois  and  Hooqnart,  about  changes  to  be  made  Id  the 
governmeDts  of  Qaebec  and  Montreal.    Fol.  208.  ^JPP* 

The  same.  DiRContiDoance  of  the  actions  against  Lidins.  The 
Chonans.  Bnglish  competitioD.  Chouegaen.  Boishdbert.  Fol. 
210.  1  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  a^creement  made  with  Gagnet  and  Gastineau 
for  the  impoitation  of  buffaloes  into  the  country ;  and  the  trade  in 
their  wool     Fol.  221.  8  pp. 

The  same.  On  a  grant  at  the  Lake  of  Two  Mountains, 
in  dispute  between  the  Seminary  of  2St.  Sulpice  and  Madame 
d'Argenteuil.  The  Charron  hoHpital.  Request  for  a  wharf  at 
Montreal.    The  widow  Morripeau.     Fol.  229.    9  pages,  say       6  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  J.  Bte.  Paul,  a  condemn^  prisoner, 'sent 
out  to  Canada.    Fol.  235.  1  p. 

The  same.  The  Rocollets.  Privileges  of  the  Nuns.  Officials. 
Fol.  258.     11  pages,  say  9  pp. 

MemoraDdum  and  documents  respecting  the  property  of  the 
Eecollets  on  the  banks  of  the  River  St.  Charles.  Fol,  266  to 
268.  3  pp. 

Memorandum  about  slates  famished  by  Sarrasin.  Midwives. 
Pay  of  the  troops.    Fol.  282.     7  pages,  say  3 J  pp. 

Memorandum  about  anchors  lost  in  the  harbour  of  Quebec ;  Bissot 
and  Cheron  ask  permission  to  drag  for  them  for  their  own  benefit. 
Fol.  286.    *^  pages,  eay  1  p. 

Memorandum  on  card-money  and  its  increased  issue.    Fol.  298.  6 


pacces,  say 

Bequest  for  reinstatement  from  Campeau. 
say 

Memorandum  about    military   uniforms, 
say 

Memorandum    about    the    patting    into 
<  Vierge  de  Grace,*'  on  account  of  damage. 


Fol.  302.    2 


3  pp. 
pages, 

Fol.   319.     1}  page, 

Ip. 

Quebec    of  the  ship 

De  Tonnancour  re- 


quests a  confirmation  of  grants.  Construction  of  forts  along 
the  coasts.     Fol.  323.     6^  pages,  say  ^  3  pp. 

Memorandum  from  Lamoraudidre  respecting  the  constraction  of 
forts.     Fol.  321  1  p. 

Pierre  Barragaet.  Petition  claiming  15,000  livres.  Fol.  328. 
1  large  page,  say  3  pp« 

Beanhamois  and  Hocquart.  Respecting  an  order  of  the  Council 
of  Marine,  about  tbe  beaver.     Fol.  333.  1  p. 

The  8ame.  Respecting  the  tort  at  Point  A-la  Chevelure.  Advan- 
tages afforded  by  a  redoubt  which  has  been  built  there.  Fol.  338. 
H  P«g«8»  »ay  3  J  pp.> 

Boauharnois.  Happy  results  from  the  defeat  of  the  Renarais. 
Fol.  360.     5  paffes,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  Officers  to  whom  leave  has  been  given  to  proceed  to 
France.  Particulars  about  each  of  them.  Fol.  66l.  3^  pftgcs, 
eay  3  pp. 

The  same.  A  bout  a  hoase  which  the  English  have  built  above 
Lake  Tabitibi,  of  which  the  Indians  of  that  locality  complain.  Fol. 
369.     2  pa^es,  say  IJ  p. 

The  same.    Promotion  of  the  officers  of  Louisiana.     Fol.  371.  J  p. 

Tbe  sjime.  About  a  disgraceful  act  which  thirty  young  men  of  the 
lUiriois  Village  of  du  Rocher  had  done,     Fol.  377.  1^  p. 

Tbo  same.     About  precedence  of  officers.    Fol.  388.  ^iVf* 


cvu 


;o. 


'i.'her 
.t  bee. 


14, 


\>ctober  16, 
Qnebec. 


T'Dois.    English  oompetition.   PoBt  of  Chonegen.    Fol.  408* 

li  P' 

J.     Medals  to  be  given  to  the  iDdians.    Fol.  410.         1  p* 

>.     L  nters  of  commission  of  the  Knights  of  St.  Lonis. 

:  i  1   boon    forbidden   to  wear  the  cross  of  St.  Jean  Latran. 

.niiura  ot  Siour  de  St.  Michel.    Fol.  412.    4  pages,  say        3  pp. 

.  iD  sume.     List  ot  young  persons  of  good  family  who  ask  for 

mploymont  in  Louisiana.     Fol.  416.  1  p. 

Tho  same.     Relations  with  the  Iroquois,  the  Sonnantouans  and 

the  Ilurons.     La  Come.     Fol.  417.    3  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.    Respecting  the  attack  on  the  Renards  by  the  young 

men  of  Illinois.    Fol.  419.  J  p. 

The  same.    Respecting  the  fort  at  the  post  of  la  Cheveluro,  and 

Fol.  42  L 

Another  letter  on  the  same  subject.    Fol.  423.  1  page, 


aux  Anglais. 

The  same, 
say 

The  same, 
had  been  brought  against  him. 


iP- 
Defending  himself  from  the  slanderous  charges  which 


Fol.  430.    5  pages,  say 


3  pp. 


End  of  Vol.  64. 


Canada — "  CoRa«spoNDANci  GiNiRALi." 

1731. 

Vol.  55 — Hocquart,  Intendant. 


C.  11. 


1731. 
June  16, 
Qaebeo. 

Jane  16. 
Qnebee. 

September  30. 
Qnebee. 

September  10, 
Qnebee. 

October  1, 
Qnebee 


October  7, 
Quebec 

October  12. 
Qnebee 

October  12, 
Qnebee 


October  14. 
Qaebeo. 


Hocquart  to  the  Minister,  respecting  shipments  of  hemp,  the 
Benards,  and  the  manufacture  of  forged  card-money.     Fol.  5. 4^  pp. 

The  same.  The  sounding  of  the  river.  Epidemic  diseases.  Fol. 
10.    2  pages,  say  1 J  p. 

The  same.  About  the  building  of  vessels  and  outhouses.  Lepage 
and  Bleury.    Fol.  19.     12^  pages,  say  6  pp. 

The  same.  Dimensions  of  a  transport  of  500  tons  intended  to  be 
built.    Fol.  29.  i  p. 

The  same.  Eespectiug  the  rigging,  &c.,  stripped  from  the  wreck 
of  the  "Elephant."  Limits  of  Tedousao.  Land  register.  Com- 
munities. Arms  to  discharged  soldiers.  Fol.  42.  6  pages, 
say  3  pp. 

The  same.  Powder  and  goods  of  which  he  has  need.  Foucher 
and  Raimbault.     Foreign  trade.     Fol.  51      5^  pages,  say        2 J  pp. 

The  same.  Information  about  Sr.  Michel.  A  commissary  of 
marine  is  wanted  at  Montreal.     Fol.  75.    4  pages,  say  2  ppi 

The  same.  Balance  of  the  salaries  of  officers  who  have  died 
in  Canada.  Children  of  D'E<«gly.  Amariton,  and  his  debts.  La 
Eonde  has  paid  his  own.  The  salt  dealers  who  were  sent  into 
the  country  have  succeeded  well.  Dupin  Belugard  carries  on 
regular  gun  practice.  Success  of  the  settlement  of  Abb6  Lepage. 
Begrets  ftom  DeL^ry  at  finding  himself  forgotten.  Fol.  79.  10 
pages,  say  8  pp. 

The  same.  Hemp,  tar,  masts,  the  building  of  ships.  Fol.  8o. 
11  pages,  say  5J  p^ 


oviii 


1731. 
October  15, 
Quebec. 

October  15, 
Qnebeo. 

October  15, 
Qaebeo. 

October  16, 
Quebec. 

October  15. 
Qaebeo* 

October  15. 
Qaebeo. 


October  15, 
Qaeoec. 


October  15, 
Qaebec. 

October  15. 
October  15, 
October  15, 

October  ST. 
Qaebec 

October  27, 
Qaebec 

October  28, 
Qaebec 

October  27, 
Qaebec. 

October  28, 
Qaebec 

September  5, 
Paris. 

October  25, 
Qaebec 

October  8, 
Qaebec. 


Hooqaart  Bespeoting  the  sale  of  the  goods  of  Dppny,  the  late 
iDtendant  [nventory  in  detail  of  the  sale  of  his  effects.  From  foL 
105  to  158.     101  pages,  nearly  40  pp. 

The  same.  Oo  the  necessity  of  giving  the  Orand-Cordon  Booge^ 
to  Beaaharnois.  Ealogy  oi  Oontreccear  and  Cavagnai.  Fol. 
164.  3  pp.  V 

The  same.  The  beaver  trade ;  scarlet  cloths ;  foreign  trade.  The 
Boglish  at  Montreal.    Fol.  166.    6  pages,  say  5  pp. 

The  same.  Asks  for  employment  for  Loaet,  Bricaaitand  Yalmnr. 
Praises  Yarin  and  Bernard.    Fol.  180.    5  pages,  say  2^  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  general  condition  of  finances.  Fol. 
184.     17  pages,  sa^  12  pp.. 

The  same.  Giving  ezplanatioos  of  the  measures  he  has  taken 
respecting  the  accoants  of  Lanoaillier.  Fol.  194.  17  pages,, 
say  12  pp. 

The  same.  Working  of  the  slate  qoarry  of  Sarrazln.  Bxplora- 
tion  of  Anbert  de  la  Chesnaye  in  the  Saga^nay  regions.  The  em- 
ployment of  a  commi<^sary  of  marine  at  Qaebec  has  become  neces- 
sary Fol.  241.     12  pages,  say  6  pp. 

The  same.  Foreign  trade.  Daties  at  Montreal.  Shipment  of 
flour  and  white  peag  to  lie  Boyale.     Fol.  249.    7  pages,  say    6}  pp. 

The  same.  Giving  details  of  the  proceedings  against  the 
soldiers  who  matinied  at  Niagara.    Fol.  295.    3}  pages,  say  2^  pp 

The  same.  Judgment  rendered  againfst  coiners  of  false  money. 
Fol.  304.  1  p. 

The  same.  About  the  Indian  Company  and  foreign  trade.  FoL 
305.    2^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  imports  and  exports  of  the  colooy  for 
1730.    Fol.  353.    8  pages,  say  4  pp» 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  trade  of  Tadousao  and  Mai  bale.  FoU 
359     7  pages,  say  5  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  fees  of  officers  of  the  Admiralty. 
Fol.  3a3.  1  p. 

The  same.  Supporting  the  complaints  of  Sienr  Michel,  Commis- 
sarv  of  Marine.    Fol.  365.  2  pp. 

The  same.  About  sous  marquSe,  Usefulness  of  th's  coinage. 
Fol  368.  i  p. 

Letter  from  Madame  de  Thiersant,  to  the  Minister,  asking  for  his 
support  with  the  Indian  Company,  from  whom  she  was  seeking  a 
pension.    Fol.  377.     2  pages,  say  1 J  p. 

The  same  to  the  same,  respecting  the  grants  made  on  the 
Biver  Yamaska,  to  hersolf,  to  Madame  deBamezay  and  Monseigneur 
DoRquet.    Fol.  378.    3  pages,  say  1}  p. 

Memorandum  of  Malhiot,  on  the  Colony  of  Canada,  and  about  the 
building  of  ships.     Fol.  380.  4  pp.. 

End  of  Vol.  55. 


1731. 
April  10, 
YersaiUeB. 


Canada — **  Corrbspondano*  GfiNiRALK." 

1731. 

Vol.  56.  -Maurbpas,  Minister  op  Marin*,  and  Various  Function- 

ARIES  of  the  (JoLONT. 

0.  11. 

Manrepas,  Mini^^ter  of  Marine,  to  Beauharnois  and  Hocquai  t.    Is 
pleased  that  thediffijutties  beiween  the  Jesuits  and  the  Cur^  oi  Bat- 


OIX 


1T81. 


April  10, 
Yerttdlles. 


April  S7, 
Yenaillef. 

MA7I, 
VeraaUles. 

Mays. 
Yenaillef. 


May  8, 
Marly. 

May  16. 

Ymaillet. 

May  29. 
YeitaUles. 

October  22, 
Quebec 

October  4, 
Montreal. 

Oetober  19, 
Qaebee. 


Oetober  20, 
Quebec. 


October  27, 
Qaebee. 

Oetober  1, 
Montreal. 
October  20, 
Qnebec 

Oetober  14, 
Quebec. 

September  4, 
Qaebee 


September  7, 
Quebec. 

September  8, 
Quebec 

September  11, 
Quebac. 

September  12, 
Quebec. 


iBcan  have  terminated.  The  qaestioo  of  tithes.  Fol.  9.  2}  pages, 
say  2  pp. 

Manrepas.  Respectinijf  the  trial  of  Lidias  who  had  been 
arrested  at  Rochefort.  Foreign  trade  mast  be  prevented.  Post  of 
Detroit.  Buffaloes  Gratuity  to  La  Richardidre.  Vessel  bailt  by 
Lefdvra    St.  Castin.    Fol.  11.  6  pp. 

The  same.  In«traotions  as  to  restoration  of  order  and  harmony 
at  tbe  General  Hospital  at  Qaebeo.    Fol.  66.     1}  pc^>  say         1  p. 

The  same.  About  the  sending  of  sixty  unlicensed  salt  vendors 
into  ihe  colony.    Fol.  71.    2^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  As  to  insuboraination  of  tbe  Cvlt6  of  St.  Anne  and 
disbensions  amoog  the  members  of  the  clergy.  Assents  to  tbe  pro- 
posal that  the  gate  to  the  terrace  near  the  BiHhop's  Palace  be  not 
dosed.    Fol.  75.    5  pages,  say  2^  pp. 

The  same  to  Hoc^juart.  Respecting  the  suit  brought  against 
Lanouillier.    Fol.  82.     11  pages,  say  ^  PP« 

The  same  to  Beauhamois  and  Hocquart.  About  the  service  of 
oadeis  in  the  troops  of  the  colony.    Fol.  112.    2^  pages,  say    2  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  excessive  number  of  horses  to  be  found  m 
the  colony.    Fol.  124.    4|  pages,  say  3}  pp. 

ChauBsegros  de  L^ry.  JRespecting  the  defences  of  Montreal. 
Fol.  130.    8}  pages,  say  4  pp. 

La  Come,  Major  at  Montreal.  About  the  escape  of  the  mutineers 
of  Niagara.    Fol.  i  41.    4  pages,  say  ^PP*. 

Yaudreuii  de  Gavagnial,  Major  commanding  the  troop<«.  Thanks 
the  Minister  for  having  put  him  right  in  the  eyes  of  Beauhamois. 
Fol.  144.     1}  page,  say  1  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Pointing  out  the  necessity  for  sending 
out  recruits  for  the  garrison  at  Pointe-^  la  Chevelnre.  He  asks  for 
the  govemorship  of  Montreal.    Fol.  14i>.    3  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Asking  for  an  increase  in  tbe  grant  held 
by  himself  and  his  father  along  the  Lake  of  Two  Mountains.  Fol. 
148.  2  pp. 

Captain  de  Noyan  asks  for  a  grant.    Fol.  151.    4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Yarrin,  Commissary  of  Marine,  to  the  Minister.  He  asks  to  be 
appointed  Comptroller,  to  obviate  many  difficulties  which  occur  iu 
carrying  out  the  details  of  his  office.     Fol.  154.    3  pages,  say  1^     p. 

Dents  de  St.  Simon  to  the  Count  de  Maurepas.  Necessity  for 
increasing  the  Marshalsea.    Fol.  159.     9  pages,  say  7  pp. 

The  coadjutor  of  the  Bishop  of  Quebec  to  the  Governor.  He 
makes  statoments  with  regard  to  his  bein^  forbidden  to  close  the 
gate  to  the  terrace  near  the  Bishop's  Palace,  and  alleges,  among 
other  things,  **  that  it  is  under  his  windows  that  the  lower  class  of 
people  of  both  Rexes  assemble  after  supper;  that  these  people  there 
indulge  in  licentious  conversation  ;  that  drunkards  come  there  to 
sleep  off  their  potations,  &o. ;  that  on  Sundays  and  fete  days  one's 
head  is  split  by  the  noise  that  the  people  make  playing  at  skittles 
and  ball."    Fol.  166.     16  pages,  say  8  pp. 

The  same  to  the  Minister.  Matters  of  discipline  with  the  clergy. 
Disputes  between  the  Bishop  and  the  general  hospital.  Fol.  174. 
7  pages,  ssy  3  pp. 

The  pame.  Ab^ut  the  scarcity  of  missions  on  lie  Royale.  Fol. 
180.    3 J  pages,  say  1 J  p. 

The  same.  About  the  tithes  and  the  means  of  living  for  the 
curds.     Fol.  182.     6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  differences  which  exist  at  the  General  Hos- 
pital.   Fol.  186.    4  pages,  say  2  pp. 


ox 


1731. 
September  27, 
Qaebec 
October  14, 
Qaebec. 

October  17, 
Quebec. 

October  23, 
Quebec 


Januarj  2, 
Versailles. 

April  U, 
Paris. 


April  14, 
Paris. 

April  14, 
Paris. 

September  26, 
Quebec 


1726  (Mtf). 


1724  {tie), 
Maj  20. 
Qaebec 

Aogast  2S, 
Qaebec 

January  14, 
Fort  de 
Ohartret. 

October  2, 
Fort  de 
OhartTM. 

October  4, 
Fort  de 
Chartres. 
1726. 
Janaaiy  14, 
Fortde 
Chartres. 

1724. 


1725. 
Januarj  10, 
Fort  du 
Ghartres. 

Januarj  14, 
Fort  du 
Chartres. 
1731. 
February  13, 


December 
Qaebec. 


Tbo  Coadjator.  Aboat  dissoDsioDs  which  prevail  amoDg  tho  Chap- 
ter of  Q'leboc.    F  )l.  194.    6J  pages,  say  3  pp, 

Tbe  same,  A^kin^  for  ud licensed  salt  vendors  to  be  settled  on 
hiB  oHtate.    Fol.  20o.     2  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  Aboat  his  seigniory  adjoining  that  of  Boarchemin. 
Fol.  202.    3  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  About  a  Beoollet  Brother  who  had  assisted  the  escape 
of  the  Mutineers  of  Niagara,  when  prisoners  at  Montreal.  Fol.  204. 
3  pages,  say  ,  1 J  p. 

Letter  from  Ory,  Comptroller  General  of  Finance,  about  for- 
eign trade.     Fol.  211.  1  p. 

Duvancel,  Dapinand  others,  "  Fermiers  O^n^raaz  "  to  the  Minis- 
ter. About  the  trade  of  Tadousac,  Malbaie  and  the  Indian  Company. 
Fol.  234    5  pages,  say  4  pp. 

The  ^ame.  Concerning  the  posts  of  Tadousac  and  Malbaie.  Fol. 
237.     6  pages,  say  4  pp. 

The  same.    On  the  same  subject*     Fol.  241.  7^  p. 

Two  letters  from  Madame  de  Ramezay  to  the  Minister.  The  one 
asking  for  promotion  for  her  son,  and  the  other  respecting  the 
continuance  of  tbe  grant  of  Bourchemin.     Fol.  246.    6  pages,  say 

4  pp. 

Letter  from  du  Tisnd,  respecting  the  war  against  the  Benards. 
Fol.  251.    6^  pages,  say  5  pp. 

Copy  of  a  letter  from  7audreuil  to  Boisbriant.  Measures  to  be 
taken  to  restore  peace  among  the  Indians,  also  in  order  to  establish  a 
communication  between  the  Illinois  and  Canada.     Fol.  255.  3}  pp. 

Lignery  to  Boisbriant  About  peace  among  the  Indians.  Fol. 
257.  2  pp. 

Du  Tisn^  to  Vaudreuil.  Kespecting  the  peace  effected  by  Lignery 
with  the  Benards.    Fol.  259.  2  pp. 

Messager  to  Boisbriant.  About  a  chief  of  the  Sakis  sent  to  tbe 
Illinois  to  agree  with  them  on  some  way  of  making  their  livelihood. 
Fol.  261.    2  pages,  say  1}  p. 

Yilledonnd  on  the  same  subject.     Fol.  262.     2  pages,  say        1  p. 

Du  Tisnd  to  Vaudreuil.  Respecting  the  danger  which  threatens 
his  post,  in  consequence  of  the  peace  made  with  the  Benards.  Fol. 
263.  7  pp. 

Copy  of  a  letter  written  to  du  Tisni.  Containing  a  speech  delivered 
by  an  Illinois  chief  to  White  Cat,  about  the  war  with  the  Benards. 
Fol.  267.     2  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Copy  of  the  loiter  from  Fathers  Boulanger,  Kere bin,  and  others, 
to  Vaudreuil,  contirmint;  the  facts  set  forth  in  the  speech  otthe  Illi- 
noirt  chief.     Fui.  268.     3  pages,  say  5  pp. 

Copy  of  the  letter  written  by  du  Tisnd  to  Lignery,  respecting  the 
peace  concluded  with  the  Benards.      Fol.  271.  IJ  p. 

Memorandum.  Kespecting  the  English  competition,  Detroit, 
Michillimakinac,  the  Miamis,  the  Ouyatanons,  Frontenac,  Niagara, 
&c.     Fol.  21)4.     7  pages,  say  5  pp. 

10,  Copy  of  a  letter  from  Beauharnois  to  the  Minister.  Dlle.  D'Esgly 
takes  the  veil.  *'  He  has  veriQed  tbe  fact  as  he  was  instructed  to  do, 
that  the  dautjhtor  of  Courval  much  resembles  the  portrait  of  the 
King  which  is  at  her  father's  houee,  and  that  with  respect  to  the  three 


czi 


1730. 
1731. 


HeoiMle-lyB,  whioh  formR   the  stamp,  they  are  hardly  discernible." 

The  fort  at  Pointe  k  la  Chevelnre  will  prevent  trade  by  the  EDglish 

on  that  side.    Fol.  303.    3^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Distribution  of  the  King's  favours.    Fol.  305.  4  p^iges,  say     2pp. 

Plan  of  the  war  against  the  Reynards  by  De  Noyan.    Fol.  340. 
11^  pages,  say  10  pp. 

End  of  Volume  66. 


Canada.—"  CoRa«epoNDANc«  Ginirali  " 
1732. 


1732. 
October  1, 
Qaebec. 


Oetober  1, 
Qaebec. 


Oetober  1, 
Quebec 

October  4, 
Quebec. 


October  4, 
Qaebec 


October  4, 
Quebec. 


October  4, 
Qaebec- 

October  6, 
Qaebec 

Octobers, 
Qaebec. 


YoL.  57. — Bbauharnois,  Govbrnob  General  Hocquart,  Intendant. 

C.  11. 

Beauhamois  and  Hocquart  to  the  Minister.  Their  cordial  rela- 
tions with  the  Coadjutor.  Instructions  to  the  religious  communities. 
Measures  for  insuring  the  efficiency  of  the  members  of  the  Gonseil 
Superieur,  and  of  the  administration  of  justice.  Prohibition  to  the 
seigniors  to  sell  their  lands  with  the  timber  standing.  Grants  made 
by  the  seiKoiors.  Trade  in  flour.  Fort  of  Pointe  k  la  Chevelure. 
Porpoise  fishery.  Troops  and  militiamen.  The  i^^/imn^«  of  Montreal. 
The  Beoards  considerably  weakened.  Sioux,  Abenakis,  GhaSan* 
ons.  Point  k  la  Chevelnre.  Navigation.  English  trade.  Illinois, 
Chicachas,  Ouiatanons,  Miamis,  Natches.  Settlements  in  Acadia. 
Medals  for  the  Indians.  Traffic  in  brandy  among  the  Indians.  The 
post  of  Detroit,  and  its  Commandant  Boishebert.  Befusal  of  the 
Confessor  at  Fort  Frontenac  to  hear  the  Commandant  of  the  fort  in 
confession  during  the  space  of  four  years.  Multiplicity  of  horses  in 
the  colony ;  scarcity  of  cattle.    Fol.  6.    1^  passes,  say  37  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  seigniories  of  the  Sulpioians.  Tdeir 
contribution  towaras  the  fortifications  of  Montreal.  Church  they 
have  built  at  the  Lake  of  the  Two  Mountains.  Fol,  45.  4  pages, 
say  2  pp. 

The  same.    Bespecting  a  VicarG^neral  at  Louisbourg.    Fol.  4^. 

H  PagOf  say  .  .         1 P- 

The  same.  Prohibition  to  our^,  ecolesiaBtics  and  religious  com- 
munities  to  furnish  an  asylum  to  criminals.  FoL  63.  2  pa^es, 
say  1  p. 

The  Fame.  Officers  and  gentlemen  will  not  be  required  to  lay 
aside  their  swo»  ds  when  pleading  before  the  Conseil  Sap^riour.  Fol. 
65.     4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  honours  to  be  paid  to  the  Commii^Hary 
of  Marine,  in  the  Church  of  Montreal,  in  the  absence  of  the  Intt^nd- 
ant.     FoU  59.     1  page,  say  H  p. 

The  same.  Naturalisation  of  Abol  Olivier.  Fol.  61.  1  pnge, 
say  i  p. 

The  same.  Prohibition  to  the  proprietors  to  sell  their  lands  with 
the  timber  standing.    Land  register.    FoL  67.    4  pages,  say    2  pp. 

The  same.  Difficulties  between  the  Chapter  and  the  church- 
wardens of  Qaebec.    Fol.  70.    9  pages,  say  4^  pp. 


ozii 


1781. 
October  9, 
Qa«b«o. 
October  10, 
Qaebec 

October  10, 
Quebdc 

October  U, 
Quebec. 

October  12. 
Quebec 


October  18, 

gaebec. 
ctober  16, 
Saebee. 
ctober  16, 
Quebec. 

October  16, 
Quebec 


October  4. 
Quebec.  . 


October  16. 
Quebec. 

October  16. 
Quebec 

October  16. 
Quebec. 

October  16, 
Quebec. 

October  16. 
Quebec 


October  16, 
Quebec. 

October  18. 
Quebec 
October  18. 
Quebec. 


October  18. 
Quebec 

October  23. 
Quebec 

October  23. 
Quebec. 

October  27. 

Quebec 


October  30. 
Quebec. 


Beauharoois  and  Hooqaart  Card  money.  War  between  the 
Benards  and  the  upper  poets.    FoL  16     13  paires,  aaj  6}  pp. 

The  Bame.  The  NnnB  of  the  Hotel  Dien  of  Qaebec  and  their  seig- 
niory at  Ooose  Island.    FoL  86.    7  ps^es,  say  9i  pp. 

The  same.  Glaims  of  the  Widow  HerteL  Fortifications  at  Mont- 
real.   Foi.  91.    6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  Oopper  mines  at  Lake  Saperior.  Fol.  95.  6  pages, 
Bay  3  pp. 

The  same.  Fruitless  attempt  to  bring  the  baffalo  into  Canada. 
FrivoloDs  conduct  of  the  Siears  de  St.  Oastin  and  their  Indian  lela- 
lions.    Fol.  99.    6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.    Discipline  of  the  clergy.    Fol.  152.  6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.    About  the  trade  in  flour.  Fol.  156.  6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  representations  made  by  the  Sisters  of 
Charity  of  Quebec,  in  the  matter  of  their  lot  at  the  Canoterie. 
Fol.  160.    9  pages,  say  4^  pp. 

The  same.  Ordinance  respecting  the  superabundance  of  horses. 
The  building  of  vessels.  Troops.  Slate  quarries,  &c.  Fol.  166.  14 
pages,  say.  7  pp. 

List  of  roldiers  of  the  last  levy  and  prisoners  who  died  during  the 
cruise  of  the  King's  ship  '*Le  Bnbis,"  from  France  to  Quebec,  and  at 
the  Charity  Hospital  at  Louisbourg,  as  well  as  of  those  drowned  on 
the  "  Bevanche/^  wrecked  at  Niganiche.    Fol.  17T.  1  p. 

Bdauharnois  and  Hocquart  to  the  Minister,  concerning  the 
pardon  granted  to  Maogeau.    Fol.  178.    3  pages,  say  1^  p. 

The  same.  About  the  government  of  Montreal.  £ieaths  of  various 
persons.    Fol.  181.    5  pages,  say  2}  pp. 

The  same.  Survey  and  chartof  Lake  Champlain.  Fort  Chambly. 
Fol.  185.    6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  Difficulties  between  the  coadjutor  and  the  people  of 
Quebec  about  the  gate  to  the  terraoe  which  the  former  wants  to  keep 
shut.    Fol.  189.     12  pages,  say  6  pp. 

The  same.  Iron  mines  in  the  neighbourhood  of  Montreal.  Foun- 
dries to  be  erected.     Pol.  200.    9  pagres,  say  4^  pp. 

Petition  of  Francheville  on  that  subject.    Fol.  205.  2  pp. 

Beaubarnois  and  Hocquart.  Order  re-established  at  the  Greneral 
Hospital.  Temporal  affairs  of  that  community.  Fol.  215.  7  pages, 
say  3  J  pp. 

The  same.    Vacancies  to  be  filled.    Fol.  221.    2^  pages,  say    1^  p. 

The  same.  Englishmen  domiciled.  The  property  of  the  Inten- 
dancy.  Death  oi  Amariton.  His  creditors.  The  seigniory  of  Terre- 
bonne established  by  the  Abb^  Lepage.  The  timber  trade,  De  Ury 
und  the  fortificatioDs.    Fol.  2.S1.     13  pages,  say  ^^  PP« 

The  same.  Death  of  Lacorne,  who  leaves  a  lamily  without  resour- 
ces.    Fol.  238.  1  p. 

The  same.  BncloMnfi:  an  inventory  of  cannon,  &c.,  in  the  King*s 
stores  at  Quebec.     FoU.  2 10  and  242.  3^  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  defective  character  of  notarial  documente. 
Fol  247.     8  pasres,  say  4  pp. 

The  same.  Enclo-iing  a  petition  from  the  Sisters  of  Charity  of 
Montreal,  asking  for  a  tyrant,  io  view  ot  losses  suffered  io  consequence 
of  the  earthquake.     FoU.  278  and  2S0.     2  pages,  tay  1 J  p. 

The  same.  Asking  for  a  grant  for  Guillemin,  on  account  of  ser- 
v»co«  rendered  by  him  to  industry  and  commerce.  Fol.  285.  2J 
pages,  say  2  pp. 


OZl.l 


1732. 
Oetober— 
Qoebeo. 
NoTember  6, 
Qaebeo. 

Qaebeo. 

fthnutiTj  38, 
Quebec 


October  18, 
Quebec 

Oetober  15, 
Quebec 

Oetober  15, 
Quebec. 

October  15, 
Quebec 

Norember  7, 
Detroit 


October  86, 
from  tbe 


BeanharnoiB  and  Hocqnart.  Abont  a  certain  De  Bonnaire,  enrol* 
led  in  the  troops.  Fol.  287.    1  page,  say  ^p. 

The  same.  About  the  death  of  LeVerrier,  the  fort  commander. 
Fol.  291.    1}  page,  say  I  p. 

BeanharnoiB  alone.  He  announces  to  the  Minister  the  recent,  and 
almost  complete,  defeat  of  the  Benards,  who  had  escaped  to  de  Yil- 
liers.  Foi.  296.    2  pages,  say  H  P« 

Account  of  the  defeat.    Fol.  298.  7  pp. 

Addititional  details.    FoL  320.    3|  pages,  say  2^  pp. 

Beauharnois  and  Hocquart,  to  the  Minister.  Places  to  be  filled 
up.    Persons  proposed.  Fol.  323.  4^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Beauharnois  alone.  Another  letter  to  the  Minister  respecting  the 
Renards.    FoL  328.    7  pages,  say  6  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  Indians  of  Ohio  and  the  posts  in  the  upper 
country.    Fol.  332.    13  pages,  say  9  pp. 

The  same.  Commending  the  family  of  De  Bamesay  to  the  King's 
bounty.    Fol.  339.    3  pa^es,  say  1^  p. 

Bztract  from  a  letter  ol  Boish^bert,  to  the  Marquis  de  Beaunar- 
nois,  respectinff  the  last  venture  of  the  Indians  of  this  post  against 
the  fienards.    Fol.  34ft.    4}  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Extract  from  a  letter  to  Beauharnois  by  d'Amaud,  commanding 
on  the  Miamis.    Fol.  348.    4  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Speech  of  Beauharnois  to  the  Iroquois.  Fol.  352.  3  pages, 
say  2  J  pp. 

Speech  from  the  Illinois,  with  answer.    FoJ.  3ft4*  1  p. 


Speech  from  the  Ghao8anons,  and  the  answer,    Fol.  355.       3  pp. 

Speech  from  the  Oninquoinonts  and  Sonnontouans,  and  the  answer. 
Fol.  358.  1  p. 

End  of  Vol.  57. 


I 


Canada — ^'Cobkkspondanoi  GiiNiRALK." 

1732. 

YoL.  58— Hocquart,  Intindant,  and  othsb  Funotionariis  op  thi 

Colony. 

a  11. 

1733. 
October  i,  Hocquart  to  the  Minister.    He  thanks  him  for  the  appointment  of 

Qaebeo.  Beauharnois  as  a  Commander  of  the  Military  Order  ot  St.   Louie. 

Fol  3.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

October  1,  The  same.    Hemp  and  its  culture.     Tar,  com,  timber,  wood  cut- 

Qiiebeo.  ting  and  shipbuilding.    Commissions  for  public  writers.    Fol.  6. 

20  pages,  eay  10  pp. 

October  1,  The  same.     Bespecting  the  escape  of  the  Niagara   mutineers. 

Quebec  Brother  Cdsar^  is  sent  back  to  France.  Fol.  18.  3  pages,  say    (^  p. 

Oetober  S,  The  same.    About  the  stores,  &o.,  which  de  Montigny,  domman- 

Quebec.  ^^j^i  |^t  Michillimakinac,   had    received  orders  to  sell.      Praises 


oxiv 


1732. 

October  9, 
Qaebeo. 
October  16, 
Quebec. 

October  15, 
Quebec 


October  15, 
Qaetec 

October  15, 
Quebec. 

October  15, 
Quebec. 

October  16^ 
Qaebeo. 

October  15, 
Quebec 


October  18, 
Quebec 


October  18, 
Quebec 

October  18, 
Quebec 


October  20, 
Quebec 

October  25, 
Quebec 

October  27, 
Quebec 

October  30, 
Quebec. 

October  1, 
Quebec 


October 
Quebec. 


October  8, 
Quebec. 


October  10, 
Quebec. 


September  29, 
Quebec. 


October  20, 
Quebec. 


Michel  and  Yarin,     Half  pay  granted  to  BadissoQ. 
fol.  27.     11^  paff<*P,  pay 

Hooqaari.     Money  and  oommerce.    FoU  2d.    7  pages,  say  3f  pp. 


From  fol.  20  to 

Hpp- 

i] 


The  same.  Flour  trade.  Praise  for  Lenormanty  Commissary 
at  Loaisboarg.    Fol.  32.    4^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Aboat  the  600  livres  which  had  been  paid  to  the 
General  Hoepital,  for  medical  comforts  for  the  poor.  Fol.  38.  6 
pa^ee,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  With  regard  to  his  salary,  and  the  gratuity  that  he 
had  asked  for.    Fol.  42.  2  pp. 

The  same.  L'st  of  persons  to  whom  a  passage  had  been  granted 
on  the  ship  <<  Le  Bobis."    Fol.  44.  1  p. 

The  same.  List  of  soldiers  of  the  Marine  detachment  who 
presented  themselves  for  half  pay.    Fo).  46.    2  pages,  say         1^  p. 

The  same.  About  supplies  of  war  and  goods  which  had  been  sent 
from  France  daring  the  present  year.    Fol.  47.  8  pp. 

The  same.  List  of  passengers  on  the  King's  ship '^Le  Bubis.** 
This  list  specially  includes  those  persons  who  are  to  eat  at  the  cap- 
tain's table,  and  differs  from  the  one  previously  mentioned.  ¥oL 
57.  li  p. 

The  same.  Asking  for  promotion  for  OontrecoBur,  Bepentigny, 
Pton,  Lusignan,  St.  Vincent,  Bigauville,  Meloises,  &o.  Fol  62. 
6^  pages,  s»y  2  J  p 

The  same.    As  to  timber  furnished  to  the  King  by  the  Abf 
Lepage.    Fol.  68.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  Keceipts  and  expenditure.  Oard-money,  hemp  and 
tar.  Sale  of  articles  from  the  King's  stores.  Fol.  71.  23^  pages, 
say  12  pp. 

The  same.  Trip  to  France  of  Lanouillier.  Settlement  of  nis 
affairs.    Fol.  91.    2^  pages,  say  1^  p. 

The  same.  About  suits  which  have  arisen  between  the  agents  of 
the  Indian  Company  and  the  beaver  traders.  Fraudulent  trade. 
Fol.  96.    5  pages,  s^y  2}  pp. 

The  same.  Aboat  the  commercial  progress  in  Canada.  Fol. 
116.    7J  pages,  say  3 J  pp. 

The  same  on  the  same  subject.  Earthquake  at  Montreal.  Fol. 
121.     12  pages,  say  6  pp. 

The  same.  Geueral  statement  of  property  remaining  at  this  date 
in  the  King's  stores,  at  Qaebec,  Malbaie,  Tadoussac,  Chicoutimi, 
Biver  Moisy,  &o.    Fol.  J  67.  ,  H  PP* 

Lafontainc,  coancillor  of  the  Conseil  Saperieur,  to  the  Minister. 
Bespecting  abases  committed  by  notaries,  and  the  measures  to 
remedy  them.    Fol.  167.     11  pa^es,  say  8  pp. 

The  coadjutor  of  the  Bishop  of  Qaebec  to  the  Minister,  Bespectp 
ing  the  power  he  poBseeeed  to  appoint  Knights  of  the  order  of  St. 
Jean  Latran.    Fol.  177.  1  p. 

Sarrazin  to  the  same.  Memorandam  about  the  mineral  waters  of 
Cap  de  la  Madeleine.     Fol.  179,    10  pages,  say  5  pp. 

Short  memorandum  about  the  iron  mioes  of  Three  Bivers.  Fol. 
166.  i  p. 

Longueuil,  ex-Commandant  of  Montreal.  Sets  forth  to  the 
Minister  his  terms  of  service,  and  asks  for  a  majority.  FoL  194. 
2  pages,  say  1 J  p. 

Chautsegros  de  Ldry  to  the  Minister.  Fortifications  and  earth- 
quake at  Montreal,    Fol.  203.    8  pages,  say  4  pp. 


1782. 


October  10, 
Quebec 


October  6^ 
Quebec; 


ozv 


DeclaratiOD  of  the  King,  respectiDg  the  search  authorized  in  reli- 
gions houses  where  orimiualB  may  have  taken  refage.  Fol.  214. 
0  pages,  say.  2J  pp. 

Memorandum  about  the  various  tribes  of  Canada.  Fol.  222.  30 
pages,  nearly  22  pp. 

Hocquart  to  the  Aiinister.  Account  of  his  voyage  to  Montreal. 
He  has  compelled  Baimbault,  Jr.,  to  send  in  bis  resignation  as  clerk 
of  the  Magistracy.  Complaint  brought  against  J.  B.  LeNoir  of  hav- 
ing gone  to  New  Eogland  withoat  permission.  Praise  of  Boisclerc, 
the  chief  road-inspector.  Missions  at  Sault  Saint  Louis  apd  the 
Lake  of  Two  Mountains.  Marie  Anne  Segutn,  accused  of  having  con- 
cealed her  pregnancy,  has  been  hanged.  Marie  Anne  Gendron,  in 
the  same  position,  has  not  been  executed,  having  taken  flight.  A 
public  executioner  is  required.     Fol.  243.    9  pages,  say  6  pp. 

The  same.  Indpeotion  of  the  public  domain  at  Tadousao.  Hesi- 
tation of  Taschereau  to  accept  the  position  of  clerk  to  the  Treasury. 
General  expenditure,  &o.    Fol.  251.    d  pages,  say  6  pp. 


End  of  Vol.  68. 


Canada— "CoBBBSPONDANoi  Gtof  rali." 


1733. 
Qaebee. 


Quebec. 

IfaySO, 
Quebec. 


Qaebee 

JnljU, 
Qaebeo. 

July  31, 
Quebec. 

October  10, 
Quebec 


October  10, 
Quebec 


October  19, 
Quebec 


1733. 

YOL.  59 — BlAUHABMOISy  GoTIRMOR  GlITBRAL.  HOOQUAET,  ImTKMBANT. 

C.  11. 

Beauharnois  to  the  Minister.  He  encloses  him  a  letter  from 
Boish^bert,  telling  him  that  the  Iroquois  and  the  Hurons  have  set  out 
on  the  war  path  to  exterminate  the  remnant  of  the  Eenards.  (This 
letter  is  not  annexed  to  that  of  Beauharuois.)    Fol,  4.  2  pp. 

The  same.  He  has  no  news  of  what  is  going  on  in  the  Missis- 
sippi region.  The  letters  which  had  been  sent  to  him  from  that 
quarter  had  been  stolen  by  the  Indians.    Fol.  6.  1 J  p. 

The  same.  News  from  the  posts  in  the  upper  country.  Mali- 
gnant fevers  and  small  pox  among  the  Indians;  squabbles  among 
the  latter.    Fol  8.    2J  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  He  learns  that  the  remnant  of  the  Henards  have 
given  themselves  up  to  the  French.    Fol.  10.    2J  pages,  say     2  pp. 

The  same.  Campaign  headed  by  Boiah^bert  against  the  Chica- 
chas.    Fol.    14.  5  pages,  say  4  pp. 

The  same.  Skirmishes  with  the  Chicachas  and  the  Natchez. 
Fol.  20.  2  pp. 

The  same.  News  from  Acadia ;  settlement  of  English  at  Pem- 
quid.  Abenakis.  Bavages  of  the  small-pox  in  the  upper  country ; 
relations  with  the  Indians  of  that  region.  Fol.  36.  II  pages, 
Bay  8  pp. 

The  same.  Lanouillier  deserves  the  protection  of  the  King. 
Dnbouchet  Dorceval,  a  dangerous  man,  has  been  removed  from  the 
troops.    Fol.  41.     li  page,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  Changes  among  the  troops.  Fol.  45.  2  pages, 
say  li  p. 


OXVl 


1733. 
November  11, 
Quebec. 

November  12, 
Quebec 

September  2S, 
Quebec 

October  1, 
Quebec* 


October  1, 
Quebec. 


October  1, 
Quebec. 


October  3, 
Quebec. 

October  8, 
Quebec. 

October  4, 
Quebec. 

October  i, 
Quebec. 


October  6, 
Quebee. 

October  8, 
Quebec. 

October  9, 
Quebec. 


October  10, 
Quebec. 

October  U, 
Quebec. 


October  14, 
Quebec. 


BeaaharnoiR.  Yilliers  and  Bepentigny  have  been  killed  at  La  Bale* 
PositioDB  yaoant  among  the  troops  Kequests  for  promotion;  and 
for  a  pension  to  Villiers'  widow.    FoU  47.    3  pages,  say  1}  p. 

The  same.  Bequests  for  promotion  to  La  Corne  St.  Lao,  who 
was  the  seoond  in  command  under  Bepentigny  when  the  latter  was 
killed.    FoL49.  i  p. 

Beauhamois  and  Hooqnart  to  the  Minister.  About  the  proposed 
oanal  at  Laohine.    Fol.  64.    3  pages,  pay  2  pp. 

The  same.  The  completion  of  the  land  register  is  in  progress. 
Salaries  of  various  functionaries.  The  attempts  to  acclimatise  the 
buffalo  have  been  abandoned.  Sieurs  do  St.  Castin  have  improved  in 
their  conduct    Troops.    Fol.  57.     14  pages,  say  7  pp. 

The  same.  Works  at  the  fort  of  Pointe  4-la-Chevelure.  Impor- 
tance of  this  fort.  Tar  to  be  brought  from  the  neighbourhood  of 
that  post    Fol.  67.    6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  Duties  from  Le  Domaine  d'Oocident  Cost  of  the 
administration.  Servants.  Poverty  of  the  Indians  in  this  domain. 
Domain  of  Tadoussac.  Mild  nature  of  the  Montagnais  Indians.  Gk>v- 
emment  of  the  posts.  Costs  of  administering  justice  The  resources 
of  the  inhabitants  of  the  colony  are  less  than  the  Minister  thinks 
and  their  expenses  are  greater  than  in  France.  Small  returns  from 
the  trade  of  flour.  Police.  Spirit  of  independence  among  the  French 
Canadians.  New  duties  to  be  imposed.  OfHcers  in  the  Giovemment. 
Fol.  71.    51  pages,  say  26  pp. 

The  same.  Yacancies  in  the  Council.  Death  of  Macart  and 
Haseur.    Fol.  100.    2^  pases,  ssy  2  pp. 

The  same.  Bulogium  of  LeYerrier,  the  Attorney  General  of  the 
Council  Guard  house  to  be  built  at  Hontreal  FoL  102.  5  pages, 
say  2i  pp. 

The  same.  Seizure  and  sale  of  a  Pai^ie  ala^e.  FuK  108.  ^  pages, 
say  3  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  order  which  was  received  from  th©  Minis- 
ter in  the  matter  of  the  gate,  which  the  coadjator  had  causeri  to  be 
made  below  the  rampart    Fol.  113.  3  pp. 

The  same.  Warraots  of  pardon;  oi  rostorations.  Fol,  1<7,  2 
pages,  say  1^  ^ 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  relations  between  the  French  miaaion* 
aries  and  the  English  authorities.    Fol*  139.    4  paj^ea,  eay        2  pp* 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  salt  veDdors  eeot  from  France,  lo 
view  of  the  difficulty  in  cleaving  the  &latc  at  the  Grand  Etang,  there 
inust  be  sent  over  from  France  each  year  from  thirty  to  forty 
thousands  of  this  material.  Cugnet  has  bt^gun  to  uae  tin  for  ro*>!in*t 
his  hoase.  Gaillard  asks  for  a  position  on  the  Connoil.  SoaudiriK 
the  St  Lawrence.     Pilotage,  Ac.    Fol.  Hi.     ti  pages,  Hay     12  tM 

xhesame,    M.  deOannea  made  a  member  ot  the  coriwn^i 
the  Montreal  companies.    Fol.  IST. 

The  same.    Lands  of  the  Canoterio  *iovo   at  Qa«beG*     ' 
embankment.    The  Nuns  of  the  Hotol-Dten.     Fnl    I 
say 

The  eame.    The  clergy*   The  religious  commu. 
Council  vacant    Small  revenue  from  the  tra  ' 

•!i°^i.    ®  previous  year.    Excessive  heat.    " 
with  those  sick  with  the  small-pox.    Scarcit^ 
bankment  in  the  River  St  Charles  at  Q 
ine   mihtia,  troops.      Crushing  of  the    • 
upper  country  and  of  Lake  Champlain. 


> 
t 


OXIZ 


1733. 
Korember  ll, 
Qnebec. 


JAa9M7  23, 
Pariiu 


March  26» 
Pm^. 


Febraary  7, 
Parif. 

ICarehSO, 
Parif. 


October  9, 
Quebec 


October  34, 
QueMc 


October  17, 
Quebec. 

■eptember  27, 
Qucfbec 

October  11, 
Quebec 

October  11, 
Quebec 


Beauharnois  and  Hocqnart.  Events  which  have  happened  at  the 
post  of  La  Baie,  commanded  by  Villiers,  Perfidy  of  the  Sakis,  who 
Killed  several  Frenchmen,  amongst  others  Yilliers.  It  is  necessary 
to  avenge  them.    FoL  2^7.    12^  pages  say  6  pp. 

The  ooadiator  of  the  Bishop  of  Qaebec,  respecting  the  mandement 
whioh  had  oeen  made  as  to  reserving  absolution  for  the  sin  of  making 
the  Indians  intoxicated.    Fol.  332.  2  pp. 

The  same.  Describes  the  intriguing  character  of  Sister  de  la 
Conception,  who  by  her  importunities  had  obtained  permission  from 
Monseigneur  de  St.  Vallier  to  ff o  to  He  Boyale.    Fol.  334.        3  pp. 

The  same.  Complaining  of  the  heavy  expenditure  that  he  has  to 
support    Fol.  337.  2  pp. 

The  same.  On  the  subject  of  the  gate  to  the  terrace  from  the 
Bishop's  palace,  which  he  wishes  to  keep  closed,  contrary  to  the 
will  01  Beauharnois  and  Hocquart  and  the  people  of  Quebec.  FoL 
841.  4^  pp. 

Le  Terrier,  Attorney-General,  to  the  Minister.  Completion  of 
the  land  register.  Lessons  in  law  he  was  giving.  Increase  in  busi- 
ness resulting  from  the  judicature.    Fol.  352.     10  pages,  say    7  pp. 

Yarin,  Comptroller,  to  the  Minister.  He  protests  against  the 
custom  the  nuns  have  of  keeping  the  clothes  of  soldiers  who  have 
died  in  the  hospitals  in  order  to  sell  them  to  the  country  people. 
Public  building  to  be  erected.    Fol.  359.    5  pages,  say  4  pp. 

LaNouillier  de  Boisderc,  engineer,  to  the  same,  respecting  the 
opening  of  the  roads  of  the  colony.    Fol.  378.    6  pages,  say    3  pp. 

Boisberthelot  de  Beauoour,  infantry  captain,  to  the  same.  Claiming 
the  precedence  and  honours  due  to  his  seniority.  Fol.  387*  1  p. 

Cnevigny,  a  manufacturer.  Beapecting  the  making  of  timber. 
Fol.  399.    4i  pages,  say  3  pp. 

AtLmiralty  of  Quebec.  Extract  from  the  registers  respecting  the 
measurements  which  have  been  made  of  vessels  built  in  1732  and 
1733.    FoL  404. .  9  pages,  say  6  pp. 

End  of  Yolums  60. 


<*  Canada^Cobbxspondanox  GiNsaiJii." 
1734. 

YOL.  61— BXATJHAENOIS,  Gk)TXSNOB  GENXaAL,  HOOQUART,  InTINDANT 

0.  11. 

1734 

September  18,      Beauharnois  and  Hocquart  to  the  Mini8ter«    Death  and  eulogy  of 
Qnebec  Sarrazin,  physician,  at  the  age  of  70  years.    Ask  for  a  pension  for 

his  wife  and  5  children,  and  assistance  fiqr  his  son,  who  is  studying 
medicine  at  Paris.  Yaoant  positions  to  fill  FoL  7.  8  pages,  say  4  pp. 
October  1,  The  same.  Bespecting  the  land  roister.    FoL  21.    2|  pages,  say 

Quebec.  1^  p. 

October  6,         The  same.    The  conduct  of  St.  Castin,  jr.,  is  more  satisfactory. 
Quebec.  PoL  28.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

October  6,  The  same.    Bespecting  grants  of  land  made  at  Lake  Champlain 

Quebec.  and  at  Detrcrit.    FoL  43.    6  pages,  say  3 J  pp. 


126--II 


ozx 


1734. 
October  6, 
Qaebee. 
October  7, 
Qoebec 


October  7, 
Quebec. 


October  7, 
Quebec 

October  8, 
Qoebec 


October  8, 
Quebec. 

October  9, 
Quebec 


October  9, 
Quebec 

October  9| 
Quebec 
October  10, 
Quebec 

October  18, 
Qaebee. 

Oetober  18, 
Quebec 


Oetober  18, 
Quebec 

Oetober  19, 

Quebec 


Oetober  20, 

Quebec 

October  28, 
Quebec 


October  29, 
Quebec. 


BeaoharDoiB  and  Hocquart.  About  a  dispiite  between  the  Bpisoo- 
pale  and  the  General  Hospital  at  Qaebeo.  FoL  59.  2  ^^8,  say  1^  p; 

The  same.  Salt  vendors  sent  into  the  coontrj.  The  working  of 
the  slate  qnarry  at  Grand  Etang  has  not  been  sncoeesfaL  Pilotage 
of  the  Biver  and  the  Galf  of  the  St.  Lawrence.  FoL  6^.  6  pages». 
say  4i  pp. 

The  same.  Arrival  of  Doeqnet  at  Qaebee.  Condition  of  the 
clergy  and  religions  oommanities.  The  judicature.  Legal  confer* 
ence.  Trade  with  He  Boyale  and  the  Antilles.  Fairly  gem  harvest 
The  working  of  the  isheries  and  mines.  Tessels  built  to  navigate 
the  lakes.  Fire  at  the  Bishop's  palace :  danger  of  shingle  roofs. 
Troops  and  fortifications.  Fort  of  the  Pointe-ik-la-Ohevelure.  The 
works  surrounding  Quebec.  The  few  surviving  Benards  have  taken- 
refuge  in  the  country  to  the  east  of  the  Mississippi  Indians  of  the^ 
West.  Party  of  Frenchmen  and  Indians  sent  under«the  orders  of  de 
Noyelles  against  the  Sakis.  Good  relations  with  the  Abenakis. 
Posts  of  the  upper  country.    FoL  66.    68  pages,  nearly      45  pp^ 

The  same,  last  of  vessels  built  in  Canada,  in  1734.  FoL  107. 
Bay  H  P^ 

The  tame.  Bespecting  the  prohibition  to  trade  in  the  stuffs  and- 
coloured  cloths  or  India,  Persia  and  China,  or  of  the  Levant 
throughout  the  French  colonies.    FoL  116.    6^  pages,  say     4^  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  seal  fishery.  FoL  126.  7  pages, 
say  4i  pp« 

'The  same.  A  negresshassetfiretoahouse  in  Montreal  Forty-six 
houses  were  consumed,  including  the  flotel-Dieu.  When  put  to  the  tor- 
ture the  culprit  did  not  denounce  any  accomplice.  Measures  taken 
to  rebuild  the  hospital.  The  inhabitants  of  Quebec  are  very  mudr 
more  esfer  to  remedy  simile  accidents  than  are  the  people  of ^ 
MontreaL    FoL  131.    16  pa^es,  say  8  pp. 

List  of  houses  burned  at  Montreal  on  the  night  of  the  10th  and' 
11th  of  April,  1734._  FoL  144.    2  pa^,  say  1^  p. 

5PP» 


Condition  of  the  Hotel-Dieu  after 


rthej 


fire.    FoL  146. 


Beaohamois  and  Hocquart  to  the  Minister.  Asking  for  a  pension 
for  d'EsohaiUons.    FoL  171.    3  pages,  say  1}  p. 

The  same.  Bespecting  Yerendrye  and  his  enterprise  for  the 
discovery  of  the  Western  Sea.    FoL  209.    3  pages,  say  1}  p. 

The  same.  The  sad  condition  to  which  the  fiaimly  of  Bamezay 
have  been  reduced  owing  to  the  fire  at  Montreal.  Ix>l.  11.  3  pages,, 
say  IJp. 

The  same.  List  of  soldiers  to  be  allowed  to  retire  on  half  pay» 
with  their  periods  of  service.    Fol.  217.    12  PAges,  say  10  pp. 

The  same.  The  bad  conduct  of  Dlle.  Andii  daughter  of  Pierre 
Andrft  sieur  de  Leigne,  lieutenant-general  of  the  provostship,)  has 
determined  them  to  send  Uer  over  to  France.    FoL  226.    1}  VH^ 

The  same.  Yaoandes  to  be  filled  in  the  Conseil  SupArieur.  FoL. 
231.    2  pages^  sav  1  p* 

The  same.  DUe.  Andrj  having  embarked  on  the  King's  ship, 
escaped  from  it  dressed  as  a  man,  but  the  next  day  she  nve  herself 
up  of  her  own  accord  and  embarked  in  the  <'  Benommte^'  to  sail  for 
Franoe.     Fol.  259.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  Sylvain,  who  applies  for  the  place  of  Doctor  Sarrszin,. 
deceased,  is  a  quack  in  whom  nobody  has  any  confidence.  FoL 
261.  J  p. 


CZZl 


1733. 
KoTember  3, 
Qnebec 
October  6^ 
Qaebee. 


October  6, 
Quebec. 


October  10, 
Qnebec 

October  10, 
Qaebec 


October  16, 
Qaebec. 


October  19, 
Quebec 

October  26, 
-Qnebec 


October  », 
Quebec. 


Beaaharnois  and  flocquart.  The  Bishop  has  at  last  consented  that 
the  gate  to  the  terrace  snoald  remain  open.    Fol.  263.  1  p. 

Beaaharnois  to  the  Minister.  Details  of  the  reverse  suffered  by 
the  French,  at  La  Baie,  from  the  Sakic.  The  disaster  was  caased  by 
the  rash  courage  of  Yilliers.    Fol.  287.    9  pages,  say  6  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  expediency  of  reinforcing  the  garrison  at 
Detroit.  Furloughs  and  gratuities  to  be  granted.  Fol.  292.  8 
pa^es,  say  6  pp. 

The  Fame.  Bespecting  the  war  parties  sent  against  the  Uhica- 
cbas,  the  Sakis  and  the  Henards.    Fol.  299.    5  pages,  say         3  pp. 

The  same.  Steps  taken  and  to  be  taken  to  place  the  colony  in  a 
condition  of  security  against  any  attack  of  the  English  against  it. 
Fol.  303.    22  pages,  say  1^  pp* 

The  same.  About  the  means  of  coming  to  an  understanding 
with  Bienville,  in  order  to  have  a  combined  plan  of  action  against 
the  Chicachas^  between  Canada  and  Louisiana.  Fol.  319.  3  pages, 
say  1 J  p. 

The  same.  Promotions  and  decorations  to  be  given.  Fol.  323. 
2  pages,  say  1 J  p. 

The  same.  Praise  of  Ohabert  Joncaire.  Fol.  337.  2j^  paffM, 
say  if  p. 

"  Bztraot  from  a  journal,  unsigned,  containing  what  has  passed  in 
Ihe  Grovernment  of  Montreal,  in  the  absence  of  the  general,  from 
the  24th  August,  1733,  to  the  20th  September,  1734."  Fol.  339. 
10  pages,  say  5  pp. 

Beauharnois  gives  to  the  Vinister  a  statement  of  his  views  in  case 
of  a  rupture  with  England.  The  English  might  attack  the  country 
either  by  way  of  Quebec  or  by  way  of  the  upper  country.  It  is 
itbsolutely  necessary  to  fortify  Quebec.    Fol.  845.  7|  pp. 

End  of  Yol.  61. 


''Canada— GoRBBBPONDANci  Gto^RALi." 

1734. 

Vol.   62  —  Hooquabt,   Intbndant  ;    Longuxuil,    Intendant    of 

Montreal. 


nai. 

October  8, 
Qaebec. 


October  1, 
Qaebea 

October  7, 
Qaebec 

October  10, 
Qoebeo. 

•October  14, 
Quebec. 


C.  11. 

Hocquart  to  the  Minister.  He  will  make  no  change  in  the  estab« 
lished  custom  of  abandoning  to  the  Sisters  of  Charity  the  clothes  of 
the  soldiers  who  have  died  in  the  hospitals.  Manner  in  which  the 
palace  is  taken  up  by  his  own  lodgings  and  by  offices.  Fol.  6. 

3  pages.  1}  p. 

The  same.  Bespecting  Lanouillier  and  his  new  employment. 
Fol.  9.    6  J  pages.  2  J  pj 

The  same.    Bespecting  notaries  and  their  offices.    Fol.   17. 
pages.  4  pp. 

The  same.  Expenditure  and  general  receipts.  Prices  of  provis- 
ions.   Commerce.    Card-money.    Fol.  27.     40  pages,  say      30  pp. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  card-money  lost  in  the  house  of  Bercy, 
Clerk  of  the  Treasury,  at  Montreal,  during  the  late  fire.  Fol.  11^2. 
3  pages,  say  2  pp« 


OXXM 


173^ 
October  19, 
Qaebee. 
October  19, 
Quebec. 


October  38, 
Quebec. 
October  30, 
Quebec. 

November  1, 
Quebec. 

April  26, 

September  23, 
Quebec. 

October  19, 
Quebec. 


October  11, 
Quebec. 

February  16, 
Paris. 

March  14, 
Paris. 
March  17, 
Paris. 


March  20, 
Paris. 


Paris. 
Paris. 


May  11, 
Paris. 


September  21, 
Quebec. 


September  22, 
Quebec. 


September  26, 
Quebec. 

September  27, 
Quebec 


October  7, 
Quebec. 


Hocqnftrt.  Afikg  for  a  gratuity,  inasmoch  as  he  cannot  live  noon 
his  fixed  salary.    Fol.  129.  1  page,  say  ^  p. 

The  same.  Letter  with  two  lists  of  the  Dersoos  to  whom  Bassages 
had  been  granted  ^his  year  on  board  the  King's  vessels.  Fol.  135  to 
140.  Si  pages,  say  5  pp. 

The  game.    Aeflectiona  on  trade.    Fol.  198.     12^  pages,  say  6  pp. 

The  same.  About  Berthier's  petition,  who  asked  to  succeed  Sar- 
cazin,  as  the  King's  physician.    Fol.  215.  1  p. 

The  same.  Eespecting  the  general  expenditare,  card  money,  and 
letters  of  exchange.   Fol.  219.   11  pages,  say  10  pp. 

The  Ck)mptroller-6eDeral  to  Hocqnart.  Eespecting  the  lowering 
of  the  price  of  dried  summer  beaver.  Fol.  253.  3|  pages,  say  2}  pp. 

Boisoerthelot  de  Beaucours.  Complains  to  the  Minister  of  not  hav- 
ing  the  rank  of  post  captain.    Fol.  262.  1^  p. 

Chevigoy,  an  officer  of  Marines.  Sespecting  the  getting  out  of 
timber  and  the  production  of  wheat  and  tar.  Fol.  265.  5  pages, 
say  3i  pp. 

Michel,  sub-delegate.  Asks  for  the  continuation  of  the  gratuity 
which  has  been  cut  off  by  Hocquart.    Fol.  270.    6  pages,  say  3^  p^. 

The  Bishop  of  Quebec  to  the  Minister.  Complains  of  the  scanti- 
ness of  his  income. 

The  same.  On  the  same  subject.    Fol.  277.  1  p. 

The  same.  Letter  and  memorials  in  which  he  comflhins  that  the 
King's  proclamation  of  the  1st  of  February  1732,  making  regulations 
for  the  punishment  of  deserters,  vagabonds,  &o.,  injures  the  privi* 
le^es,  rights  and  immunities  of  the  clergy.  Fols.  278,  279  and 
280.  4  pp. 

The  same.  He  states  to  the  Minister  that  by  the  latter's  advice  he 
has  renounced  the  donation  which  Monseigneur  de  St.  Yallier  had 
made  to  his  successors  of  the  Episcopal  Palace  ;  but  that  the  renun- 
ciation may  lead  to  a  law  suit.    Fol.  281.   2^  p&ges,  say  1^  p. 

The  same.  Ho  asks  the  Minister  to  help  him  to  meet  his  expen- 
diture.   Fol.  283.  1  p. 

The  same.  He  states  that  be  is  burdened  with  debts,  and  begs  for 
a>^8i^tanoe  in  order  that  he  may  be  placed  in  a  position  to  set  sail. 
Fol.  284.  1  p. 

The  same.  He  thanks  him  for  the  gratuity  of  1,000  crowns  he 
has  given  him.  He  has  thought  of  LaKuo  as  the  person  to  be  his 
Vicar  General.  Aeks  for  employment  in  Canada  for  his  nephew, 
Lonis  de  Jacquet.    Fol.  285.    2  pages,  say  1^  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  As  the  priests  are  in  want  of  necessaries, 
the  habitants  must  be  compelled  to  pay  their  tithes.  Fol.  287.  3 
pages,  say  2^  pp. 

The  same  to  the  ^ame.  He  begs  him  to  grant  a  gratuity  to  Ghaon, 
the  commander  of  the  vessel  which  brou2:ht  him  to  Canada,  on 
account  of  the  espense  he  was  put  to  during  the  passage.  Fol. 
280.  1  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Asks  again  for  employment  for  his 
nephew.    Fol.  291.  1  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Claiming  the  500  livres  which  he  alleges 
that  the  Western  Company  had  granted  in  1688  to  the  Bishop,  in 
order  to  pay  for  duties  on  his  effects.    Fol.  :^92.     1  page,  say      ^  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  About  the  want  of  priests,  which  is  felt 
in  the  seminary  of  Quebec*    Fol.  293.    1  page,  say  l^  p. 


im. 

Oetobv  1% 


OtHtku  iO, 


eetober  U, 
QvabM. 


OctobOT  10^ 


October  10, 
Qoebee. 


Avgott9, 


TiMBtfliopof  Qoebeototlielfioister.  BMOttmaadstioBS  in  (k^osr 
oftlieHotelDiMalMoDtreftl^udatlVmfiiTen;   aniofTixiovs 

Tkb  mme  to  tbe  bom.  Benin^  the  MuuBtar  to  grmnt  kim  C^J  J 
firres  wUeh  bave  bean  seiandofor  tlie  G^oenl  Hospitel,  iaorikr 
to  pot  it  in  sack  m  ooBditkm  as  to  indaoe  t»iiMta  to  eomo  oat  from 
Fnooe.    FoL  295.    2  fMigoi,  mj  U^ 

The  Bame  to  the  same.  Atkiag  for  gratoitooiB  letters  of  nataru- 
isatjoa  for  Michel  Frao^oia  RaDBODiies,  pHost  of  the  Diooem  of 
L^e,  his  relattTOy  with  power  to  poaseas  hyiiigs.  FoL  298.    1  page, 

»V  iP- 

LanoQtllier,  Chief  Boad-sorveyor,  to  the  M iDister.  He  anderstanda 

that  Hocquart  is  aboat  to  propose  to  farm  oat  the  post  of  Tadoad- 

sac,  and  he  asks  to  have  the  preference.    Fol.  300.    2|  ps^as,  ray 

Up* 

The  same  to  the  same.  He  thanks  the  Minister  for  the  gratuity 
which  he  had  granted  him,  and  for  the  appoint aient  of  his  son  as  an 
aignilletted  cadet.  Boyal-roids.  Lead  mine  at  the  Chats.  FoL  o02. 
H  pages,  say  2^  op. 

Joomal  of  Boisc1erc«  respecting  the  lead  mine  at  the  Portage  dee 
ChaiB.    Fol.  310.    21^  pages,  say  18  pp. 

End  op  Vol.  62. 


^^CAHAna^CoBRXSPONDAKCI  GiNiRALl/' 

•  1735. 

YoL.  63 — BiAUHARirois,  €k>TxaNOR  GaxiaAX ;  Hocquart,  Intendakt. 


1T3S. 
Oetobera^ 
QMbec 

October  4, 
Qmbee. 


Oetober  S, 
Qaebee. 


Cll. 

Beaahamois  and  Hocquart  to  the  Minister.  On  the  trade  of 
Tadoussac,  and  tbe  whale  fishery.    Fol.  19.    5  pages,  say        2  J  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Di^putea  between  tho  Gonaral  Hospital 
and  the  Bishop.  Gratuity  to  Madame  Lo  Ytrrier.  Lanouiller  is  the 
keeper  of  the  seals  of  the  Coaaeil  Saperieur.  Dllo  An  Ird  has  found 
means  to  retnm  to  Canada,  and  is  now  living  in  the  house  of  Lin* 
onillier,  her  brother-in-law  (For  fuller  details  »oo  tho  preliminary 
report  which  precedes  this  analysiB).  The  Bidh.>p  has  allowed  the 
fence  of  his  palace  to  encroach  on  the  rampart,  lie  must  move  it 
back.    The  Bishop  demands  damages.     Fol.  27.  7  pp» 

The  same.  The  English  are  always  making  efforts  to  attach  the 
Abenakis  to  them.  The  King's  portrait  has  arrived,  and  has  been 
placed  in  the  hall  of  the  Conseil  Sup^rienr.  Fief  of  GalifeU  Young 
persons  of  noble  birth  are  sent  into  the  colony  by  their  relations, 
among  others  one  named  d'Orceval,  and  their  relativos  leave  them 
destitute  of  means.    FoL  43.     6  psges,  say  4  pn. 

Yery  curious  petition  of  Jacques  Francois  de  Bouchel  d*Oroeval, 
above  mentioned.  Having  had  the  misfortune  to  lose  his  father  in 
1730,  he  counted  upon  succeeding  to  the  position  of  Lieutenant- 
General  of  the  woods  and  forest*"  of  the  Duchy  of  Yalois,  an  ofiloe 
hereditary  in  his  family,  when  hi  i  mother  and  his  younger  brothers 


ozxw 


1736.        made  him  sell  the  right,  promisiDg  him  that  the  Duke  of  Geevre 

woald  give  him  a  lienteDanoy  in  the  Infantry.    Bat  in  plaoe  of 

that,  he  was  conduoted  to  the  Citadel  of  Guise,  at  Ohateau-Thieny, 

whence  he  was  sent  to  the  islands  at  the  end  of  a  chain  gang. 

He  was  then  sent  to  Canada,  where   his  family  left  him  witnout 

resources.    He  asks  for  his  recall  to  France  ;  or  a  pension  of  500 

livres,  with  his  effects,  which  his  relations  have  withheld  fh>m  him. 

Fol.  49.    1  large  pa^  say  2  pp. 

Octobers,  Beauhamo s  and  Mocquart  to  the  Minister.    Gratitude  of  the 

Quebec  widow  Sarrazin  for  the  favours  of  the  king.    Benoist  has  received  a 

gratuity  of  300  livres.    Fol.  50.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

October  7,  The  same.    Arrival  of  54  unlicensed  salt  vendors,  who  have  be^ 

Quebec  distributed  throughout  the  country  as  hired    men.    Fol.  52.    1 

October  s.  The  same.    Proposing  that  Courval  Nicolet  should  fill  the  post  of 

Quebec  u  Exempt,"  made  vacant  bv  the  death  of  Foucault    Afliairs  of  the 

Hotel  Dieu  of  Quebec,    Fol.  55.    4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

October  11,  The  same.  The  working  of  the  copper  mine  on  Lake  Superior 
Quebec.  ^y  de  la  Bonde.    Fol.  58.    9  pages,  say  6  pp. 

October  13,  The  same.  Grants  at  Detroit.  Importance  of  making  there  a 
Ouebec.  g^n^j  settlement,  and  of  placing  there  a  Mrrison  of  some  considerable 

strength,  as  well  as  at  fort  Pointe-i-la-Ohevelure.  Fol.  63.  9  pages, 
say  6  pp. 

October  18,  The  same.  Answer  to  the  King's  memorandum.  Cordial  rela- 
Quebec.  ^Iq^s  between  them  and  the  Bishop,  who  will  soon  visit  France 
Temporal  nfbirs  of  the  Nuns  of  Montreal.  Vacancies  in  the  Conseil 
Sup4rieur.  Freeiug  the  slaves.  Trade  in  wheat,  and  horses.  Por- 
poise and  seal  fishery.  Grants  at  Labrabor.  Ship  buildiDg.  Work- 
ing of  the  copper  mines  on  Lake  Superior,  an<L  the  iron  mines  of 
St.  ICaurice.  Tile  factory  establisned  by  Meloises.  The  beaver 
trade.  Hats  made  at  Montreal  and  Quebec.  The  militia  and  troops. 
Fortifications.  Card«money.  Belations  with  the  various  Indian 
tribes.    Traffic  in  brandy.    Fol.  74.    59  pages,  say  46  pp. 

October  17,  The  same  to  the  same.  Draft  of  a  secret  letter  on  the  clergy  of 
Quebec  Canada.    Strained  relations  between  the  latter  and  the  Monseigneur 

Bosquet,  who  appears  decided  upon  sending  his  resignation  to  the 
King.     This  carious  letter  is  not  signed. 
October  IS,        ^e  same  to  the  same.    Bad  quality  of  the  slate  from  Grand 
Quebec  Etang.    Pilotage  and  sounding  of  the  river.    Fol.  119.*   5^  pages, 

say  2  J  pp. 

October  24,        The  same  to  the  same.  List  of  vessels  built  in  1735.  Fol.  128.  ^  p. 

October  se.        The  same  to  the  same«    About  the  Saint  Maurice  Forges  of  Sieur 

Qaebec  de  Francheville .     Fol.  173.     20  pages,  say  10  pp. 

Four  documents  respecting  the  iron  mines  of  St.  Maurice.    From 

fol.  184  to  199.    28}  pages,  say  30  pp. 

October  3S,  Beauhamois  and  Hocquart  to  the  Minister,  respecting  the  works 
Quebec  surrounding  Montreal.     FoL  208.    5  pages,  say  3  pp. 

October  9,  fieauhamois  to  the  Minister.    Letter  respecting  the  Sakis  and  the 

Qaebec.         remnant  of  the  Banards,  after  the  indecisive  ezj^ition  of  Noyelle. 

Fol.  226.    13^  pages,  say  8  pp. 

October  9,  ^'Copy  of  the  narrative  of  the  expedition  of  Noyelle,  commanaer 

Quebec  of  the  war  party  against  the  Benards  and  the  Sakis.'*    Fol.  236.    19 

pages,  say  12  pp. 

Jretitions    from    several    persons    respecting    private    interests. 

Cugnet  asks  for  the  position  of  keeper  of  the  seals,  left  vacant  by 

the  death  of  Sarraziu.  The  Chapter  of  Quebec  claims  certain  grants. 

The  widow  of  Jolliet  complains  of  la  Fontaine,  who  married  a 


%tu 


GXZV 


i^uCer  of  the  late  Bissot,  ioasmaoh  as  he  wishes  to  take  away  all 
-lofits  which  she  might  hare  made  at  the  post  of  MingaD  and 

.  ..land  of  ADtioosti.  (Respeotiog  the  seigniory  of  Mingan  see  the 

iients  reprodaoed  in  the  preliminary  report  which  precedes 

analysis,)    Pol.  262.    5^  pages,  say  3|  pp. 

End  of  Vol.  63. 


Canada. — "  Cobbicspondamox  GiNiRALx/ 

1736. 

YoLWMS  64.— HooQUAKT,  Intxndant. 

0.11. 


..r  7, 
it>er  12, 


.u>ber  14, 

-bee. 


tober  16, 
'  aebee. 


October  15, 
Quebec. 

October  19, 
Qaebec. 

October  29, 
Qoebec 


October  26, 
<2aebeo. 


Hocquart  to  the  Miuister.  Memorandam  respecting  the  revenue 
and  expenditure  of  the  Western  Domain.    Fol.  4.  6  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  the  King's  vessel  with  66  sick. 
The  late  harvest  is  an  abundant  one.    Fol.  7*    2  pages,  say       1^  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  About  the  various  senlenoes  given  in 
criminal  matters,  by  the  Conseil  Sup^rieur.  Fol.  12.  6  pages, 
say  3  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Clesse  appointed  the  first  bailiff  of  the 
Conseil.  Board  of  Control  established  at  the  palace.  Berthier  is 
mortified  at  not  sharing  in  the  favours  of  the  Minister,  after  the 
death  of  Sarrazin.  As£  for  a  gratuity  for  BaimbaulL  Fol.  28. 
6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Tho  same  to  the  same.  He  sends  three  volumes  of  the  land-register 
to  the  Minister.  Eulogy  of  LeYerrier,  the  Attorney  GreneraL  The 
matter  of  fr^re.  Chrdatien.    Fol.  34.    2  pages,  say  1|  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Asking  for  a  furlough  from  the  Minister 
for  one  year,  so  that  ho  might  visit  France  for  the  benefit  of  iua 
health.    Fol.  60.    2}  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Letter  from  the  Intendant,  with  a  report 
from  Gorbin  about  the  copper  mines  on  Lake  Superior.  Fol.  69. 
8  pages,  say  7  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  About  ashes,  resin,  turpentine,  and  tim- 
ber sent  to  France  during  the  present  year.  Ezportations  of  flour 
to  He  Boyale  and  the  Antilles.    Fol.  i^l.    13  pages,  say  6  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Seport  respecting  imports  and  exports 
for  1734.    Fol.  99.    19  pages,  say  9  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Two  lists  of  persons  who  will  embark  on 
the  King's  ship  the  "  Heros,"  commanded  by  Forant,  to  cross  over 
to  France.    Fols.  138  and  139.  6  pp. 

Death  of  Kadisson,  receiver  at  Montreal.  Oamelin  will  tempor- 
arily replace  him.  Beaver  hats,  half  felted,  manu&ctured  in  the 
country.  Foreign  trade.  The  beaver  trade  in  Labrador.  Fol.  150. 
14  pages,  say  7  J  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Amount  of  the  receipts  of  beaver  for 
the  current  year.  Details  of  the  campaira  of  Noyelle  against  the 
Sakis  and  the  Benards.  Interests  of  the  India  Company.  PoL 
169.  6}pp^ 


OXZVl 


1735. 
October  28, 
ijaebec. 
October  28, 
Qnebec 


Korember  1, 
Qoebeo. 


KoTember  3, 
Quebec 

Ocrober  2, 
Montreal. 


October  30, 
Qoebeo. 

October  81, 
Quebec. 


Simon  Darragory  gives  an  aoooant  of  his  whale  fishery  in  the 
St.  Lawrence.    Fol.  IBS.  2  pp. 

Hocqnart  to  the  Minister.  Two  letters  respecting  the  arrival  of 
B  •nlarderie,  who  is  goin^  to  bnild  a  vessel  of  1,200  tons  at  He 
Boyale,  for  His  Majesty.    Fol.  170.    3  pages,  say  2^  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Remarks  cfb  the  iron  mines  oi  St. 
Maorice*  Their  prodaot  The  yield  of  beaver  for  the  corrent  year. 
Letters  of  exchange. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Bespecting  wines  and  tobaccos  entered 
into  Canada  in  1734  and  1735.    Fol.  249.    2^  pages,  say  1^  p. 

fieancoursi  commandant  at  Montreal,  to  the  Minister.  Powder 
magazines  and  barracks  to  be  built.  Abase  of  justice.  A  pregnant 
woman  wounded  by  a  sergeant  who  had  arrested  her  and  bound  her 
with  heavy  rope,  on  the  plea  that  ghe  had  sold  brandy  to  an  Indian. 
Belations  with  the  allied  Indians.    He  complains  that  nobody  is 

Said  with  money  at  Montreal.    Oemetery  for  the  poor.    Bad  con- 
act  of  the  soldiery.    He  commends  himself  to  the  gracious  iavour 
of  the  Minister.    Fol.  252.  6  pp. 

Ohaussegros  de  L^ry.    Qives  an  account  of  the  work  on  the  forti- 
fications at  Fort  Pointe-^la-Cbevelure.  FoL  259.  4  paseB,  say    1}  p. 
Boisclerc,  Grand-Yoyer,  to  the  same,    l^e  King*B  high- ways  and 
streets  in  the  city  of  Quebec.  Fol.  263.  6  pages,  say  4  pp 

End  of  Vol.  64, 


"  Canaba—Cobbxspondanoi  G£n1^rals." 


1736. 


iTae. 

September  30, 
Quebec. 


October  11, 
Qaebeo. 


September  12, 
Quebec 


Oetober  13, 
Qoebee. 


YOL.  65— BlAUHARNOIB,  GOVXBNOB  GXNSEAL.  HOOQUABT,  InTINDANT» 

C.ll. 

Beauhamois  and  Hoequart  to  the  Minister.  Purchase  of  the 
Seigniory  ol  La  Durantaye  by  Pfon,  who  asks  for  a  remission  of  the 
droit  de  quint.    Praise  of  this  officer.    Fol.  8.    2  pages,  say        1^  p. 

The  same.  St  Vincent,  jr.  and  Duplessis  have  been  notified 
thftt  His  Majesty  is  satisfied  with  the  imprisonment  which  they 
have  already  suffered  for  having  assisted  at  the  escape  of  Dlle. 
And?^.  The  father  of  the  girl  alleges  that  he  has  pardoned  her; 
but  be  cannot  be  persuaded  to  receive  her  in  his  house.  She  is 
boarding  with  a  habitant  at  Beauport;  time  will  heal  all  things. 
The  Bibbop  has  written  that  he  will  return  in  a  year.  No  slate 
quarry  has  been  discovered  near  Lake  Champlain.  Sounding  and 
pilotage  of  the  river.    Fol,  10.    8  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Official  report,  made  at  the  house  of  Barth^Kmy  Coton,  hatter, 
of  tools  of  his  trade  seised  at  his  residence,  in  virtue  of  the  Eoyal 
decree  prohibiting  the  manufacture  of  hats  in  the  colony.    Fol.  24. 

6pp- 

Beauharnois  and  Hocqnart  to  the  Minister.  Good  understanding 
between  the  civil  and  ecclesiastical  authorities.  Gratuities  to  the 
Sisters  of  Charity,  of  Thiee  Bivers.  Gaillard  and  Estebe  appointed 
councillors.    The  Panis  Indians  regarded  as  slaves.    Trade  of  He 


•xzvu 


:   13, 


ber  15, 

*:bec. 


i)ctober  15, 
Quebec. 

October  17, 
Quebec. 

October  17, 
Quebec. 


Oetober 
Qaebec 


>f  establiflhiiig  a  trade  in  horses    with  the 

a:d   sea]  fisbiDg.    Ship    building.    The    Iron 

Three  Bivers.    Tile  yard  of  Heloises.    The 

ling  of  the  militia  by  ot.  Michel.    Troops  and 

the  forts  of  Frontenao   and  Niagara.    Sale  of 

iuns.    Fraudulent  trade.    Navigation  of  the  lakes. 

.0  Indians  of  the  West,  the  Iroquis  and  the  Abena- 

0  pages,  about  25  pp. 

Sympathy  of  the  Abenakis  for  the  French.    Invalid 

vo  odors  who  must  be  sent  back.    Care  will  be  taken 

.1  does  not  return  to  France.    Posts  at  Detroit,  Mich- 

and   the   Sividre    St.    Joseph.    Fol.    55.     9  pages. 

4  J  pp. 

.    The  sickness  of  the  unlicensed  salt  vendors  and  the 

:it  to  the  colony  under  lettresde  co^rA^Ms  a  source  of 

mont  for  the  country.    Fol.  60.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

..no.    Grants  made  to  Taschereau,  Rigaud  de  Vaudreuil,  la 

idro,  Aubin  de  Lisle  and  the  widow  Aubert  on  the  Biver 

ro.    FoL  64.    2}  pages,  say  2  pp. 

same.      Whale  dshing   on  the    Biver  St    Lawrence,   by 

ugory;    and    seal    hunting  on  the  coast   of  Labrador,   by 

Maine.    Fol.  68.    4^  pages,  say  *J  pp. 

omorandum  by  the    director  of  the  domain  on  the    whale 

try  in  the  Biver    St.    Lawrence,    D'Arragorry's    enterprise 

i.  7i.     17^  pages,  say  VA  pp. 

Beauharnois  and  Hooquart  to  the  Minister,  respecting  the  copper 

aiiio  on  Lake  Superior.    Fol.  81.    4  pages,  say  2j^  pp. 

The  same.    Bespectiog  various  grants  of  land  made  to  La  Perade, 

LoDgueuil,  Baimbault,  d'Argenteuil  and  Douvilie.    Fol.  92.      5 

pages,  say  3  pp^ 

The    same.    About    the  precarious    position    in    which     Fort 

Chartres  is  placed  owing  to  the  want  of  ammunition.    Fol.  121.    3 

pages,  say  2  pp* 

Copy  of  a  letter  from  Bellerlve  St.  Ange,  stating  that  the  Chica- 

chas  have  taken  some  French  prisoners  whom  they  threaten  to  kill 

if  the  French  continue  to    harass    them.      Fol.   123.      2  pages, 

say  l|  p. 

Beauharnois  to  the  Minister.    Cadets  d  Vaiguilette.    He  has  never 

refused  any  Canadian   permission  to  go  and  settle  in  Louisiana. 

Deserters.    Fol.  127.    9  pages,  say  4 J  pp. 

The  same.      War  against  the  Chioachas.      Belations  with  the 

Indians  of  the  west.    The  English  draw  them  to  their  side  by  every 

possible  means,  especially   by  distributing   brandy  among   them. 

Fol.  134.    7  pages,  say  3^  pp. 

The  same.    Bespecting  the  chances  of  a  war  between  the  European 

powers.    Fol.  138.    4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.    Bespecting  Du  Muy,  who  had  brought  a  quantity  of 

medicinal  plants  trom  the  upper  country,  and  who  had  gone  to 

France.     Fol.  140.    2  pages,  say  lip. 

The  same.    Bespecting  the  bad  success   of  the   last  campaign 

against  the  Benards,  which  was  owing  in  a  great  measure  to  the 

Indian  allies,  and  especially  to  the   Hurona.      Danger  of  pushing 

the  Benards  and  the  Sakis  to  extremity.      Fol.  142.    14  pages, 

say  6  pp. 

The  same.     Complaining  of  Moncours.     Fol.   162.     3  pages, 

say  1 J  p. 


1736. 
April  26, 
Fort  de 
OhArtres. 


1739  («<0). 
October  18, 
Quebec 

1736. 
JiiljlS, 
Quebec. 


September  26| 
Quebec. 

October  4, 
"(iQiiebeo. 


OXXTiu 


Bxtract  from  a  letter  from  Monoharnaazy  Commanding  at  KbO' 
kias  to  Beaahamois.  Account  of  the  check  experience  by  the 
partj  commanded  by  Dartagaiette  sent  against  the  Ohioaohas.  Fol. 
158.    4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Genevidve  de  Bamesay,  widow  of  Boishibert  Seta  oat  the  8er> 
vices  rendered  by  her  hosband  to  the  King,  and  asks  for  a  pension. 
Fol.  164.    2  pages,  say  l^p. 

Denis  de  la  Bonde.  Letter  accompanying  a  memorandum  to  the 
Minister,  about  the  copper  mines  on  Lake  Saperior,  as  well  as  an 
another,  a  very  curious  one,  on  hia  record  of  services  from  1687  to 
1739.  Fols.  166  to  178.  IHPP* 

Hooquart  to  the  ICinister.  Establishment  of  the  iron  furnaces  at 
St  Maurice.  Trade  in  wheat  with  Muintique  and  He  Boyale.  Boia- 
hibert  died  from  apoplexy,  on  the  6th  of  June.  Fol.  189.  6  pages^ 
say  3  J  pp. 

The  same.  Judgment  rendered  against  two  coiners  of  the  Island 
of  Orleans.   Fol.  190.   3  pages,  say  1^  iw 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  general  revenue  and  expenditure  of  the 
domain.    Fol.  218.    13  pages,  say  9  pp. 

Statement  of  tobaccos  and  wines  entered  at  Quebec  in  1736.  From 
fol.  238  to  243.  9  pp 


End  of  Yol.'66. 


''  Canada. — Cobrbspondanoi  GtNiBALs." 

1736. 

Vol.  63.— HocqaABT,  Intinbant. 


17M. 
'  October  7, 
Qaebec. 


October  7, 
Quebec 

October  16^ 
Qmebec. 

October  U, 
Quebec. 

October  16, 
Quebec. 

October  15, 
Quebec. 

October  6, 
Quebec 


C.ll. 

Hooquart  to  the  Minister.  He  praises  Berthier  and  his  skill  as  a 
surgeon,  and  says  that  he  has  urged  him  to  remain  in  the  country. 
Ashes  and  resin  sent  to  France,  fiailding  timber  and  hemp.  Wheat 
and  flour  sent  to  He  Boyale. 

The  same.  About  the  identity  of  a  man  called  Mansard.  Fol.  12. 
4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

List  of  invalids  who  died  in  1735;    Fol.'  64.  1  p. 

Hocquart.  He  thanks  the  Minister  for  the  furlough  granted  him 
to  go  to  France  i  and  gives  an  account  of  the  steps  he  has  -taken  to 
find  a  substitute.    Fol.   S6.    1  page,  say  }  p 

Statement  of  what  the  sale  of  movables  belonging  to  Dupny 
has  brought,  up  to  the  present  date.   Fol.  76.  1  p. 

Hooquart  to  the  Minister.  Asking  for  a  pension  for  Jacques  B4ei, 
wounded  in  the  war  against  the  Benards  in  1733.  FoL  76.  1^  p&go, 
say  1  p. 

Answer  to  the  objections  which  the  Jesuit  Fathers  make  to  the 
grant  made  to  Boisolerc,  behind  Sault  Saint  Louis.    Fol.  79,  10  pp. 

Michel,  Interim  Commissary  General,  recommending  to  the 
Minister  the  appointment  of  Lafontaine,  Councillor,  as  Chief  Secre- 
tary. Fol.  88.   2  pages,  say  1  p. 


CXZIX 


1786. 
October  18, 
Qnebec. 

October  98, 
Qaebeo. 


September  19, 
Quebec. 


October  28. 
Qoebec 

October  18. 
Quebec 

April  8, 
Paria. 


December  8, 
Paris. 


October  12, 


Uicho).  Aekipg  to  be  appointed  in  the  place  of  Hooanart,  if 
the  latter  doea  not  return  to  Canada  ;  or  for  indemnity  if  SLocquart 
should  return.    Fol.  90.  5  pages,  say  2^  pp. 

The  same.  Letter  accompanying  an  extract  showing  the  products 
of  the  western  domain  in  Canada  during  1736.  Fols.  99  to  103.  6 
pages,  say  4  pp. . 

Yarin,  sub-delegate,  to  the  same.  He  asks  for  the  rank  necessary' 
to  obtain  the  honours  of  a  Commissary  at  Montreal.  Fo).  109. 
3  pages,  say  1 J  p. 

lie  Yerrier,  Attorney  General,  asks  the  Minister  for  a  eratuity  in 
consideration  of  the  completion  of  the  land  register  and  of  his  lectures 
on  law.    Fol.  113.    6  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Lanouillier  de  Boiscferc,  Grand  Yojrer,  gives  an  account  to  the 
Minister  of  the  roads  recently  opened  up,  and  the  country  they  pass 
through.    Fol.  121.    7  nages.  6  pp. 

Berthier,  Surgeon  at  Quebec,  asks  for  an  increase  of  salary.  Fol. 
134.    6  pages.  4  pp.. . 

The  Bishop  of  Quebec.  He  asks  the  Minister  for  an  ensign  a 
commission  for  the  Chevalier  de  Jacquet,  h*s  nephew,  and  for  an 
order  from  the  King  forbidding  the  Canadian  priests  to  leave  for 
France  before  his  departure  for  the  Colony.    Fol.  142.  ^  p. 

The  same.    He  has  refused  the  position  of  Suffira^an  of  Lidge,.; 
preferring  to  return  to  Canada  altnough  its  climate  is  against  him. 
Fol.  143.  1  p. 

Memorandum,  not  signed,  on  the  [western  domain  in  Canada 
(very  curious  from  a  commercial  point  of  view).    Fol.  171*     62  pp. 

Census  of  the  Indian  tribes  who  are  bound  to  the  Government  of 
Canada,  the  wariors  of  each  of  them  with  their  arms,  &c.  Fol. 
236.    2 1  pages  eay  nearly  1 4  pp» 

End  of  Yol.  66. 


''Canada— CoBRispoNDANOB  GiNtBALX." 

1737. 

Yol.  67  —  Biauharnoxs,   GtovvufOB  GmiftAL;   Hooquabt,   In- 

nNDANT. 


1787. 
October  1, 
Qnebee. 


Oetober  3, 
Qaebeo. 


October  11, 
Qaebec. 


October  13, 
Quebec. 


Cll. 

Beauharnois  and  flocquart  to  the  Minister.  Success  of  Darraffory'a 
whale  fishery,  and  Lafontaine*s  seid  fishery.  Sounding  and  pilotage 
of  the  river  by  Bichardidre.  Openings  cut  through  the  woods  of 
Isle  anzBteux  to  serve  as  landmai^s  for  vessels.  FoL  6.  8}  pagea^ 
say  6  pp» 

The  same.  Pensions  to  the  Widows  Yilledonniy  Blainville  and 
Boishjbert.  Good  conduct  of  Ganeau  de  Senneville,  who  lives  a  retired 
life,  depressed  by  grief  and  melancholy.  Fol.  11.  4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  I^heme  fbr  settlement  at  Pointe-i-la-Chevelure,  and 
of  the  grants  of  land  proposed  to  be  made.  Situation  of  the 
garrison  of  the  Fort.    Fol.  31.    10  pages,  say  7  pp. 

The  same.  Soldiers  named  Lebrun  dit  Chevalier  and  Henry 
Michel  BruDol,  have  been  dismissed,  and  will  be  sent  over  to  France. 


oxzx 


1787. 


October  2, 
Quebec 


October  23, 
Quebec 


October  24, 
Quebec. 


October  80, 
Quebec 


Korember  8, 
-Quebec. 


October  6, 
Quebec 


October  10, 
Quebec 


October  U, 
Quebec 


October  14, 
Quebec. 


A9HII4, 
Quebec 

October  15, 
Quebec 


The  Chevalier  B^gon  has  secured  his  leave,  and  will  proceed  to 
France. .  Fol.  30.    2  pages,  say  1}  p» 

List  of  invalids  who  have  died  in  1735.    Fol.  4i.  1  p. 

List  of  soldiers  of  the  mariDo  detachment  who  have  applied  for 
half-pay.    Fol.  45.    2  pages,  say  1^  p. 

Beaahamois  and  Hocquart  to  the  Minister.  The  small  quanti^ 
of  wheat  harvested,  will  prevent  their  Bonding  any  to  He  Boyale. 
Necessity  for  sending  floor  from  Frav:oe.   Fol.  47.  8  pa^es,  say  6  pp. 

The  same.  F6an  has  received  the  remission  of  §  of  the  droit  de 
quint  on  the  acquisition  of  one-half  of  the  land  of  l>arantaye.  The 
Brothers  of  Charity,  and  those  of  the  Christian  doctrine  at  Montreal. 
R>L  69.    4  J  pages,  say  3  pp. 

l^he  same.  Sending  information  respecting  the  &mily  of  one 
Marc  Antony  de  Bap^ais  (M.  Tangnay  writes  it  De  Rapall^)  who 
married  at  Montreal,  in  1694,  Anne  LeMire,  widow  of  Tessier. 
Fol.  64.    2}  pages,  say  1^  p. 

The  same.  About  the  scarcity  of  wheat  and  the  assistance 
expected  from  France.    Fol.  76.    10^  pages,  say  7  pp. 

(In  this  document  is  inserted,  fol.  bO,  the  curious  judgment  passed 
on  the  people  of  Canada,  a  portion  of  which  is  reproduced  in  the 
preliminary  report.) 

The  same.  About  the  dearth  which  reigns  in  the  colony,  especi- 
ally in  the  Government  of  Three  Bivers.  Fol.  94.  2  pages,  say    1(  p. 

Memorandum  (without  signature,  but  again  evidently  from  the 
pen  of  Hocquart)  of  the  most  carious  character.  A  portraiture  of 
Canadians,  different  from  that  mentioned  above.  From  fols.  97 
to  107.    24  pages,  say  20  pp. 

Answer  to  the  Einjgs  memo.  BoclesiasticalKOvernment.  Beligious 
communities.  Administration  of  justice.  Trade  with  De  Boyale. 
Scarcity  of  wheat.  Trade  in  hemp  with  the  Islands.  Seal  and 
porpoise  fisheries.  Ship-building.  Tile  yards  of  Meloises.  Mines. 
St.  Maurice  forges.  Hat  making.  Beavers.  Troops.  Militia.  Abenakis. 
Amnesty  fqi:  the  coureurs  de  l^is  and  deserters.  Lake  Ohamplain. 
Indians  of  the  upper  posts.  Fort  of  Pointe  4-la-Chevelare.  Post  of 
Tudoussac,  &o.  Fol.  110.    69  pages,  nearly  35  pp. 

Beauhamois  to  the  Minister.  Bespecting  St.  Ours,  commandant 
of  the  fort  at  Pointe-&4a-Chevelure.  Pension  to  be  granted  to 
Bicharville.  and  gratuity  to  fie  given  to  Muy ;  the  Indians  facili- 
tate the  escape  of  the  unlicensed  salt  vendors,  &o.  The  pardon 
wanted  to  the  coureurs  de  hois  and  deserters  has  brought  in  several. 
Copper  mines,  &;o.    Fol.  156.    6^  pages,  say  4  pp. 

The  same.  Measures  taken  between  himself  and  Bienville, 
in  order  to  concentrate  their  forces  against  the  Chicachas. 
Fol.  162.     6|  pages,  say  4  pp. 

The  same.  Promotion  of  Orandville  de  Fouville  and  de  Tonty. 
Letters  of  service  as  ensigns  granted  to  Pelletier,  LeGrand,  and 
Robineau  of  Portneaf.    Fol.  166.    2|  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Necessity  for  increasing  the  garrisons  of  the  posts  in 
the  upper  country.  Verendrye  and  his  discoveries.  Relations  with 
the  Siouz.  Noyelle  and  the  post  at  Detroft.  Fol.  168.  7  pages, 
say  5  pp. 

Narrative  of  St,  Pierre— commandiog  the  post  of  the  Sioux — to 
accompany  the  preceding  letter.    Fol,  172.    5^  pages,  say     4^  pp. 

Beauharnois  to  the  Minister.  On  the  bad  condition  of  the  troops, 
and  the  necessity  for  having  barracks,  in  order  to  concentrate  them, 
instead  of  leaving  thom  scattered  among  the  people.  Fol.  176. 
4  pages,  say  3  pp. 


OZXXl 


1T87. 
October  16, 


October  17, 
Qnebec 

October  19, 
Quebec. 


October  20, 
Qaebec 


October  28, 
Quebec 

October  28, 
Quebec 


Jiue  1, 
Larochellc 


September  2, 
-Qaebec. 


September  8, 


October  1, 
Qaebec 


Aaffonai, 
Qaebec 
October  1, 
Qkieboca 

OdUtber  — , 
Qaebec 

Oetober2, 
Qaebec. 


October  4, 
Quebec. 


October  7, 
Qaebec. 


BeaaharDois.  Difficulty  of  living  at  Fort  Pointe-illaOheveluro. 
Attempts  of  tbo  Englisti  to  gain  over  the  Iroquois.  Peace  re-estab- 
lished with  the  Sakis  and  the  remnant  of  the  Benards.  Party  of 
Iroquois  and  Sonnantouans  who  have  gone  on  the  war  path  against 
the  Chicachas.    Fol.  180.    2  pages,  say  1^  p. 

Description  of  four  soldiers.  Curious  document.  Fol.  189.  2 
pages,  say  14  p. 

Beauharnois  to  the  Minister.  Becommending  Salvaye  de  Tre- 
mont  to  the  Ipnister,  to  fill  the  position  of  captain  of  the  gat^s  of 
Montreal.    F§1.  191.  }  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Death  of  Montigny  and  Bepentigny ;  the 
latter  aged  80  years^  was  the  eldest  of  twenty-two  boys  of  whom 
there  now  remains  only  one.  He  recommends  a  great  number  of 
gentlemen  of  the  colony  for  promotion.  FoL  197.  4}  pages, 
say  3  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  About  the  petition  of  the  wife  of  Bois- 
h^bert  for  a  pension.    Fol.  197.    1}  page,  say  1  p. 

Thesameto  thesame«  Letter  and  memorial,  respecting  the  bsui 
condition  of  the  artillery  and  the  ammunition.  Fol.  199  to  201.  2^ 
pages,  say  2  pp. 

Hocquart.  Autograph  letter  thanking  the  Minister  for  having 
permitted  him  to  take  an  interest  in  the  forges  of  Canada.  Foh 
208.  1  p. 

Hocquart  Gives  an  account  of  the  voyage  from  La  Bochelle  to 
Quebec,  a  sixty  days'  passage.  The  small-pox  broke  out  on  board 
of  the  "  Jason  "  ;  fifty  persons  were  attacked  and  three  have  died. 
He  relates— giving  details — ^how  they  just  escaped  being  lost  on  the 
Bluffs  of  Ghapeau  Kouge,  at  Newfoundland.  Fol.  209.  5  pages, 
say  ^PP» 

List  of  Indian  bands  who  have  passed  the  post  of  Piangui- 
chias  to  march  upon  the  Chicachas,  in  1737.  Fol.  212.  2}  pages, 
say  2  pp. 

Hocquart  to  the  Minister.  In  the  matter  of  the  farming  of  the 
post  oi  Tadoussao,  which  he  had  given  to  Gugnet.  Fol.  214.  6 
pages,  say  3  pp. 

Ijease  of  the  trading  license  of  Tadoussac^    Fol  222.  6  pp. 

General  statement  of  goods  sent  to  Cugnet,  the  farmer  of  the 
trade  of  Tadoussac.    Fol.  228.  5  pp. 

Hocquart  to  the  Minister.  Letter  to  the  Indian  Company  about 
th^  trade.    FoU  228.    12|  pages,  say  9  pp^ 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  amount  of  goods  imported  into 
and  exported  f^om  Canada  in  1736.  Condition  of  commerce.  The 
colony  is  becomii^  more  and  more  deeply  in  debt,  although  it  is 
now  very  useful  to  France.    Fol.  295.     13  pages,  say  6^  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  B^r^y  (stc)  clerk  of  Tasohereau,  at  Mon- 
treal, cannot  give  any  information  of  the  oertifictes  he  lost  in  the  fire 
of  Montreal  in  1734.  Debt  of  Dupuy  to  Foucault.  Want  of  gun- 
powder. Praises  Quesnel,  the  commander  of  the  <'  Jason."  Fol.  303. 
8J  pages,  say  4J  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Details  respecting  the  post  of  Detroit. 
Fol.  308.    8  pages,  say  6  pp. 

End  of  Vol.  67. 


cxxxu 


**  Canada. — Cobrespondanoe  G^NiaALi." 

1737. 

Vol.  08.— HooquabTi  Imtemdant  ;  MicnxL,  Commissabt. 


1737. 
October  10, 
Qnebeo. 


October  11, 
Quebec. 

October  8, 
Qaebec. 

October  11, 
Qaebec 

October  11, 
Qvebec 


October  12, 
Quebec 


October  14, 
Quebec 

October  15, 
Quebec 

October  17, 
Quebec 

October  14, 
Qaebec. 


Qaebec 

October  19, 
Qaebec 

Febroary— , 
Parii. 

October  28, 
Qaebec. 

1738  (t<0.) 

April  24, 
Rome. 


April  30, 
Borne. 


Oil. 

fiocqnart  to  the  HioiBter.  AaIu  for  the  place  of  Secretaiy 
(vacant  by  the  retirement  on  half  pay  of  Lonet),  for  Bricanlt  de 
valmnr.    Fol.  3.    1  page,  say  |  p. 

The  same  to  the  Bame,  Gives  an  aoconnt  of  the  extreme  dearth 
which  reigns  in  the  country.    Fol.  5.    8  pages,  say  4  pp. 

The  same.  List  of  sea-going  vessels  built  in  Canada,  during  the 
year  1737.    Pol.  28.  i  p. 

The  same.     About  the  making  of  ashes.    JTol.  31.    2  pages,. 

••y  ip* 

The  same.  The  scarcity  of  wheat  has  compelled  him  to  suspend 
the  shipment  of  flour  to  Martinique.  The  cultivation  of  hemp  is 
kept  up  as  usual.  The  improvement  of  the  roads,  which  are  very 
easy,  between  Quebec  and  MontreaL    The  prohibition  to  export 

K)visions  out  of  the  colony  has  not  been  rescinded.  He  has  sent  to 
ucault  his  commission  as  Secretary.    Fol.  34.    8  pages,  say  5  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  cultivation  of  tobacco.  The  unlicensed 
salt  vendors.  The  famine.  The  forges  which  are  to  be  at  work  in 
the  autumn.    Fol.  39.    6  pages,  say  4  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  affairs  of  the  Indian  Company,  and  its 
trade  in  the  country.    Fol.  49.    6|  pases,  say  4  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  revenue  and  expenditure.  Trade  of  the 
country.    Fol.  54.    10  pages,  say  5  pp^ 

The  same.  He  extols  the  service  of  Michel  Yarin  and  Yemer. 
Fol.  82.    0  pages,  say  2}  pp. 

Copy  of  a  letter  trom  Hocquart  to  the  Comptroller  General, 
with  respect  to  the  trad^  of  the  Indian  Company.  Fol.  134.  5|^ 
pases,  say  3  pp. 

List  of  persons  who  were  to  embark  in  the  King's  ship  «  Jason," 
for  France,  in  1737.    From  fol.  163  to  155.  3  pp. 

Statement  of  liquors  and  sweet  wines  landed  at  Quebec  in  IT^ili 
Giving  the  names  of  each  of  them.    Fol.  201.  5  pp. 

Letter  flrom  Michel  to  the  Count  de  Maurepasi  about  the  deartn. 
Fol.  225.    22  pages,  say  11  pp^ 

The  same.    On  the  same  subject.    Fol.  237.    3  pages,  say      2  pp. 

Memorandum  from  La  Bomlaye,  about  the  French  colonies, 
which  he  has  just  visited.    Fol.  239.  4  pp. 

Chaussegros  de  L6ry  to  the  Minister.  About  the  fortifications  of 
the  countiy.  Those  of  Montreal  are  completed^  Fol.  249.  4  pages, 
say  2  pp. 

Monseigneur  Dosquet,  Bishop  of  Quebec,  to  the  Minister.  He  no 
linger  thinks  of  returning  to  Canada  on  account  of  bad  health;  and 
will  send  in  his  resignation  whenever  it  pleases  the  court  to 
appoint  his  successor.    Fol.  254    1  page,  say  ^  p. 

The  same.  About  the  mandate  he  bad  issued  respecting  the  sale 
of  liquors  to  the  Indians.  About  St.  Yincent,  a  priest  whom  he  had 
sent  back  to  Acadia  and  who  took  with  him  as  his  servant  a 
woman  dressed  as  a  man.  Singular  adventure  which  followed.  He 
asks  to  be  indemnified,  if  a  successor  is  appointed,  inaemuch  as  he 


CXZXIU 


\ 

1737. 

October  — > 
Quebec 


baa  expended  his  patrimony  for    tho  diocese  of  Quebeo.    FoL 
255.  3  pp. 

Benoiflt,  a  pbysioian,  to  tbe  HiniBCer.  Sets  fortb  bis  services  and 
complains  of  tbe  troubles  be  bas  endured.  Fol.  258.  3  l>&g«S 
say  2J  pp. 

Bnd  op  Vol.  68. 


''Canada. — Cobbispondanob  GiNtBALx." 

1738. 

Vol.  69. — Bbauhabnois.  Govxbnob  Gxnxbau    Hocquabt, 
Intbudant. 


1738. 
Octobers, 
Quebec 


Mmyl5, 

October  1, 
Quebec 


October  2, 
Qaeoec 


October  6, 
Quebec. 


October  6, 
Quebec. 

October  6, 
Quebec. 

October  11, 
Quebec. 

October  14, 
Queoec. 

October  16, 
Quebec. 


October  22, 
Quebec 

'September  5. 
-Quebec 


0.  11. 

BeanbarDois  and  Hocqnart  to  tbe  Minister.  Tbey  tell  bim  tbat 
Masiairee  de  Maisoncelle  bas  been  enrolled  in  tbe  capacity  of  a  cadet 
a  VegviUette^  Norsy  as  a  simple  cadet;  and  as  to  YiennCi  be  bas  been 
enlisted  as  a  soldier.     Fol.  6.  1  p. 

Extract  of  a  letter  from  Jaoberean  to  Yarin,  witb  respect  ta 
favours  to  be  secured  for  fiepcDtignv.    FoL  12.  \  p. 

Memorandum  from  tbe  King  to  Beaubarnots  and  Hooquart  about 
tbe  affairs  of  tbe  colony.    Fol.  13.    34  pages,  say  ,28  pp. 

Beanbamois  and  Hooquart  to  tbe  Minister.  Noyan,  an  officer, 
bas  undergone  an  operation  for  cancer  in  tbe  breas^  performed  by 
Benoist,  surgeon.  Mis  request,  for  a  grant  of  a  lot  on  tbe  seminary 
property,  cannot  be  entertained.    Fol.  34i    2  pages,  say  1  pu 

Tbe  same  to  tbe  same.  About  a  gratuity  granted  to  de  L^ry. 
Suggests  tbat  bis  son  be  aopointed  a  sub-engineer.  "  Frires  Hoci- 
pitaliers"  of  MontreaL    Fol.  36.    4  pages,  ^j  2  pp. 

Tbe  same  to  tbe  same.  Praise  of  B^oist,  jr.,  surgeon.  Fort  SU 
Frederick  and  its  garrison.  Glaims  of  Nuns  of  tbe  General  Hospital, 
in  tbe  matter  of  tbe  Episcopal  Palace.  Settlement  at  Labrador. 
Fol.  39.    8  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Tbe  same  to  tbe  same,  fiespecting  artillery  practice.  FoL  44^ 
2  Pfges,  say  1  p. 

Tbe  same  to  tbe  same.  In  tbe  matter  of  tbo  unlimited  furlough 
given  to  a  soldier,  Claude  Moreau,  dit  St.  Gdor£re.  Tbey  will 
render  to  Yalleran  any  ser?ice  in  tbeir  power.    Fol.  52.  1  p. 

Tbe  same  to  tbe  same.  On  tbe  disposal  of  flour  coming  firom 
France.    FoL  54.    3  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same  to  tbe  same.  Foreign  and  disbonest  trade.  Case  re- 
served by  Monseignenr  Dosquet.  Fol.  56.  8}  p%^  ^7  4}  pp. 
Tbe  same  to  tbe  same.  Proposing  tbat  Fleury  de  ia  Janiftre 
should  succeed  Nicolet,  an  exempt  of  tbe  Marsbalsea,  now  deceased. 
Deatii  of  Tonnancour,  Lieutenant  General  at  Tbree  Rivors;  bis  son 
succeeds  bim.    FoL  61.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

Tbe  same  to  tbe  same.  Kedpecting  tbe  post  at  Detroit  and  tbe 
trade  carried  on  there.     FoL  6(i.    7  pages,  say  3}  pp. 

Memorandum  of  wheat  whieb  bas  been  distributed  during  the 
past  winter,  to  poor  private  oitizens  of  MontreaL  FoL  72.  1} 
page,  say  1  p. 


126— J 


czxzlv 


1738. 
October  28 
Quebec 

Vorember  3, 
Qvebec. 

September  22, 
Quebec. 


JbIj  22, 
Qaebeo. 


June  80, 

South 

Carolina. 

June  28. 
Jaly  22, 
Ohagooami- 
gon. 

Jaly  25, 
Oayattnons 
and  Miamis. 


October  1, 
Qaebeo. 

October  2, 
Qaebec. 


October  3, 
Qaebea 

October  4, 
Qaebec. 

October  5, 
Qaebec. 


October  6, 
Qaebec. 


October  9, 
Qaebec. 

October  11, 
Qaebec. 


October  — , 
Qaebec 


October  — , 
Qmebec. 

October  18, 
Qaebec. 

October  18, 
Qaebec 


BeaaharooiB  and  Hocqaart.  Aboat  eoclesiastlcal  matter^i  and  the 
Dece&sity  for  haviDg  a  resident  bishop  in  Canada.  Fol.  89.  4  pages, 
say  2  pp» 

The  same  to  the  same.  In  the  matter  of  the  grant  of  land  asked 
for  by  Noyan.  That  officer  will  be  completely  cured  within  eight 
days  ;  so  says  Benoist,  who  has  operated  upon  him.  Fol.  94.      ^  p. 

^eauhamois  to  the  Minister.  Bienville  nas  sent  him  word  that 
the  Chactas  have  concluded  peace  with  the  Chicachas.  A  squabble 
has  broken  out  between  the  flurons  and  Outaouais  of  Detroit.  Fol. 
96.    2  pages,  say  ^i  p» 

Addresses  of  tbe  Onnontagu^  to  the  Marquis  of  BeauharLois,. 
on  the  death  of  bis  brother,  with  the  Govemor*s  reply.  Fol.  98. 
9  pages,  say.  6  pp. 

Commission  as  Warrior  Captain  in  Chief,  given  to  Mottoi  Meco,. 
warrior  of  the  Chactas  Nation,  in  the  name  of  George  II.  Fol.  104. 
li  page,  say  1  p. 

Extract  from  two  letters  written  by  laBonde,  commanding  the 
Chagouamigon  Post,  to  the  Marquis  of  Beauhamois,  respecting  the 
war  which  the  Sauteux  had  made  against  the  Sioux  during  the 
previous  year.    Fol.  105.    4^  pages,  say  3  J  pp. 

Extract  from  letters  written  to  Beauharnois  by  Linctot  and 
d'Amours  do  la  Morandiftre,  commanding  the  two  posts,  respecting 
the  parties  of  Indians  they  were  about  to  send  out  agaiost  the 
Chicachas.    Fol.  107.  3  J  p. 

Beauhamois  to  the  Minister.  Autograph  letter  in  which  he  atiks 
to  be  appointed  chef  d'escadron.    Fol.  108.  1^  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  On  the  subject  of  the  housing  of  the 
troops.  Attempts  of  the  English  to  establish  themselves  on  tbe 
BiverlaLoutre.  Poets  of  Detroit  and  Fort  Frederick.  Fol.  110.  5 
pages,  say  2^  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  About  steps  to  be  taken  to  check  tbe 
repeated  desertions  among  the  troops.  Fol.  113.  3  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same  to  the  ^ame.  About  measures  taken  by  Bienville, 
Governor  of  Louisiana,  and  himself,  to  subdue  the  Chactas.  Fol. 
115.    8  pages,  say  6  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.    Desertions  are  becoming  more  frequent 
among  the  troops.    Contraband  trade  carried  on   by  the  English. 
Copper  mines  on  Lake  Superior.    Promotions  among  the  troops.. 
Fol.  120.    8^  pages,  say  6  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Giving  curious  details  about  the  dispute 
which  had  broken  out  between  the  Hurons  of  Detroit  and  the  Chic- 
achas.   Fol.  125.     10|  pages,  say  7  pp. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Asking  for  a  position  on  the  marine  guard 
for  the  Chevalier  Bepentigny.    Fol.  132.     1  page,  say  J  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  Letter  accompanying  the  speeches  wbich 
he  has  sent  to  the  Hurons  of  Detroit  and  to  the  Outaouais  in  order 
to  pacify  them.    Fol.  133.    4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same,  fiespecting  youths  whom  their  families  had  sent  to 
Canada  in  order  to  induce  them  to  amend  their  conduct.    Fol.   137. 

same.  Respecting  the  condemnation  of  several  soldiers.  Fol. 
139.    2  pages.  1^  p. 

The  same.  About  the  permission  he  has  given  to  several  soldiers 
to  return  to  France.     Fol.  142.    1^  page,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  The  inconveniences  attending  the  appointment  of  a 
permanent  commandant  at  Detroit.    Pol.  145.  2^  pages,  say     2  pp.. 


1  page. 
Thesa 


ozzzv 


1738. 
OotoberK), 
Qaekec 
October  20, 
Qaebeo. 

October  ao 
Qnebee. 

September  14, 
Qoebec 

Qoebeo. 

Qoebec. 


Ii*y29, 
Qnebee. 

Julys, 
Quebec 

JiueSa, 
Quebec 

July  12, 
QBebec 

1739  ($U). 
September  30, 
Quebec 
1738. 
October  1, 
Quebec. 
October  1, 
Quebec 


October  2, 
Qvebec 


BeaDharaoia.  About  the  causes  which  had  produced  a  fhlliDg  off  In 
the  beaver  trade.     Fol.  147.  ^  p. 

The  same.  On  the  request  of  Dormicourt  that  he  be  granted  acorn* 
pany  at  Martinique.    Fol.  148.  }  p. 

The  same.  Kespecting  certain  promotions  amongst  the  troops. 
Fol.  149.    2  pages,  saj  |  p. 

Taking  possession  of  the  Deanery  of  Quebec  by  Lotbiniire  (docu- 
ment written  in  Latin).    Fol.  163^  2  pp. 

Hocquart.  Arrival  of  the  ships.  Bad  quality  of  the  flour  sent 
from  Ihinkirk.    Fol.  184.    5  pages.  2  pp. 

The  same.  Situation  of  the  colony  in  consequence  of  the  last 
harvest  It  will  be  found  without  resources,  if  help  expected  Arom 
France  does  not  arrive.  Distress  in  the  country,  especially  on  the 
south  6hore.    Fol.  191.    16  pages.  8  pp. 

The  same.  There  is  reason  for  expecting  a  good  harvest.  Sound- 
ings in  the  river  and  gulf.  The  furnaces  of  the  St.  Maurice  are  at 
work.    Fol.  200.    6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  bistd  quality  of  the  grain  sent  from  Dun- 
kirk.   Fol.  203.    13  pages,  say  6}  PP- 

The  same.  Official  report  establishing  the  bad  quality  of  the 
flour  sent  from  France.    Fol.  210.    4|  pages,  say  ^JPP* 

The  same.  Sespecting  certain  deserters  and  criminals.  FoU 
^7.    3  J  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Giving  details  about  the  detachment  of  443  men  who 
left  Montreal,  under  the  orders  of  Longueuil,  to  wage  war  against 
the  Ghicachas.    Fol.  236.    6  pages,  say  4  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  import  duties  on  rum.  Fol.  240.  2pages, 
say  1  p. 

The  same.  Secommending  the  application  of .  Lantagnao,  a 
widower  without  means,  burthened  with  children,  who  has  asked 
for  the  piomise  of  an  ensigncy  for  his  son,  aged  from  15  to  16  years. 
Fol.  242.  12  pp. 

The  same.  Bxports  and  imports  in  1738.  Cultivation  of  tobacco. 
Foreign  trade.    Fol.  243.     6  pages,  say  4  pp. 

End  of  Vol  69. 


"  Canada— CoBRESPONDAMox  GiNiaALX," 

1738. 

Vol.  70— Hocquabt,  Intxndant,  and  othxb  FuNonoNAXixs  ov  thx 

Colony. 


I 


1788. 
Octobers, 
Quebec 


C.  11. 

Hocquart  to  the  Minister.  He  has  notified  Bercy  of  the  gratuity 
which  has  been  granted  to  him  by  way  of  indemnification  for  the 
losses  which  he  has  suffered  by  the  ^re  at  Montreal.  The  pro- 
visions and  goods  sent  this  year  have  been  found  to  be  of  good 
quality.  Produce  of  the  bneaver  trade.  Foreign  and  illicit  trade. 
Praise  for  Jonquidre.     Fol.  3.    11  pages,  say  8  pp. 


12b'-j\ 


CXXXTl 


1738. 
October  10, 
Qaebec. 
October  10, 
Qaebeo. 

October  12, 
-Qoebee. 


October  13, 
Quebec 

October  16, 
Qoebee 


October  16, 
<)iiebeo. 


October  16, 
Quebec 

October  19, 
Quebec. 

October  19, 
Qmebec 

October  22, 
Quebec 


October  26, 
Quebec 


October  26, 
Qaebee. 


October  27, 
Quebec 

October  28, 
Quebec 


■  Ho  date. 

NoTember  8, 
Qwbec 

NoTember  8, 
Qvebec 


October  18^ 
MontreaL 


Hooqaart.  Bespeoting  several  people  put  ander  hU  orders. 
Ealogy  of  Martel.     Pol.  9.  1  pw 

The  aarae.  Aboot  the  Bcarcity  of  wheat  an  I  tho  wretchedness 
wbioh  reigns  throoghout  the  colony.  Fol.  II.  8}  pagos,  say    4^  pp. 

The  same.  Making  of  tar  and  ashes.  (MlUvation  of  hemp. 
i>etai]8  about  the  famine  at  Qnebec  and  in  the  conn  try.  Kaising  of 
tobacco.    Fol.  19.     14  pages,  nearly  9  pp. 

The  same.  A  boot  tho  revenae  and  ezpenditnre.  Fol.  27.  IT 
pages,  say  10  pp^ 

Tbe^arao.  Asking  lor  an  increase  in  salary  for  Yarin,  and  Le 
Yerrier,  the  Attorney  General;  and  a-ks  the  pension  granted  to 
Louet,  who  is  paralysed.    Fol.  96.    3  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Petition  from  Chartier  de  Lotbioidro,  setting  forth  that  for  three 
years  psst  the  Chapter  has  caused  him  to  lose  more  than  60  livres 
of  his  income,  for  the  time  ho  was  absent,  when  attending  the 
Connoil ;  and  asking  that  this  state  of  affairs  shoold  be  remedied. 
Pol.  100.    4  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Copy  of  a  letter  from  Hocqnart  to  the  directors  of  the  India  Oom^ 
pany,  respecting  trade.    Fol.  103.    16  pages,  say  10  pp. 

.  Hocqnart  to  the  Minister.  Respecting  plants  which  he  has  sent 
over  for  the  King's  gai den.    Pol.  113.  }  p. 

The  same  to  the  Comptroller  General  of  finance.  Increase  in 
the  beaver  trade.    Fol.  1  Id.  ]^  p. 

The  same  to  the  Minister.  The  peace  condndod  between  the 
Chactas  and  the  Chicacha<>,  as  well  as  4ho  quarrel  which  has  broken 
oat  between  the  Huronei  abd  the  Oataonais  of  Detroit,  may  prevent 
the  possibility  of  hissubduiog  the  pride  of  the  Ohicachas.  FoL  116. 
6  pages,  say  4  i)pw 

,  The  same.  Plants  sent  over  for  the  King's  garden.  Arrival  in 
the  country  by  the  '*St.  Michel"  of  a  young  Jewess  named 
Ssther  Brandean,  disguised  as  a  boy  (We  reproduce  at  length  in 
our  preliminary  report  the  singular  history  of  this  adventuroos 
maiden).    Fol.  129.    t^  |tagcB.  say  2  pp. 

ihe  same.  Bespecling  certain  expenditures.  Fol.  131.  4page8y 
say  2  pp. 

List  of  persons  who  crossed  this  year  on  the  King's  ship  ^'  Le 
Bubis."     Fols.  138,  139  and  140.  4  pp. 

Hocqnart  to  the  Mini^te^.  Respecting  the  cutting  of  building 
timber.    Fol.  141.    5  pages,  say  2^  pp. 

The  same.  Concerning  the  representations  made  in  favour  of 
Taschereau,  Clerk,  at  Quebec,  to  the  Treasurers-General.  Fol.  147. 
1  page,  say  Jp. 

Petition  of  widow  Lamy,  whose  husband  died  at  Bt  Domingo^ 
leaving  her  in  want  with  five  children.  Fol.  151.   2  pages,  say    1}  p. 

Hocquart  to  the  Minister^  Bespecting  expenditure  for  the  year 
1738.    Fol.  153.    6  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  Letter  and  memorandum  of  revenue  and  ezpenditnre 
of  the  Domain,  for  the  years  17;55-36-37.  From  fol.  163  to  166. 
4}  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Statement  of  tobaccos,  liquors,  and  wines,  entered  at  Quebec,  m 
1738.    From  fol.  167  to  171.  8  pagos,  say  6  pp. 

fieaucours,  Commandant  at  Montreal.  The  works  surrounding 
this  place  are  completed.  There  are  eight  large  and  eight  small 
g^tes;  their  position  described.  Soldiers  are  wanted.  Fine  lands 
in  the  neighbourhood  of  Fort  St.  Frederic  Shipbuilding.  Bad 
condition  of  the  artillery.     Indians  of  Detroit    Fol.  179.        2  pp. 


oxzzvii 


1738. 
Oetober  15» 
Quebec 
Oetober  30, 
QiMbee. 


OetoberA 
MoDtreaL 


Oetober  18, 

MOBtML 


AVfDSt  1, 

HontreaL 

Oetober  19^ 
Qnebee. 


Oetober  15» 
Quebec. 

VoTcmber  % 
Qmbee. 


Jolyltf, 


A]igiiit20| 
Bone. 


Oetober— 


€)etober  18, 


CbauBBeffros  de  Ljry.  He  oommends  himself  m  well  as  his  son 
to  the  goooDess  of  the  Minister.     Fol.  182.  1  p. 

The  same.  JRespectiog  the  completion  of  the  works  sarroanding 
Montreal,  and  the  provisional  aimament  of  Fort  St.  Frederic^ 
Fol.  184.    3J  pages,  say  1 J  p. 

Major  Noyan.  Thanks  the  Minister  for  having  appointed  him 
commandant  of  Detroit.  Quarrels  between  the  Harons  and  the 
Ontaonais  of  that  poet.  Asks  for  authority  to  punish  the  guilty 
persons  who  are  selling  brandy  to  the  Indians.  Fol.  188.  4  pages, 
Bay  .  J  pp^ 

The  same.  Asks  for  instructions.  Jealousies  caused  byhisap* 
pointment.  Details  respecting  the  revenue  which  this  post  gives  to* 
the  oomipandant  and  the  officers.    Furloughs  granted  to  thoso 


pages, 

6  pp. 

profitable. 

197.  IJp. 

law  which 


desirous  of  trading.    Presents  to  the  Indians.    Fol.  190.    9 
say 

Major  Fouville.    The  summer  fishery  has  been  very 
Hopes  to  have  assistance  in  the  way  of  provi(>ionf>.    Fol 

Le  Terrier,  Attorney  General.    About  the  lectures  in 
he  gives.    Anks  for  an  increase  of  salary.    Preparation  of  the  land 
register.    Fol.  200.    5}  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Oonstantin,  a  militia  captain.  Asking  for  a  new  commission 
fbr  the  post  of  St  ModeL    Fol.  212.  6  pp. 

Denis  de  St.  Simon,  provost  of  the  Marshalsea  of  France  in 
Canada.    Asks  for  an  increase  of  salary.    Fol.  217.  3  pp. 

The  Bishop  of  Quebec  (Dosquet)  to  the  Minister.  Bespecting 
the  Abbey  of  Benevent    Fol.  221.    2  pages,  bay  1|  ^. 

The  same.  Asking  that  the  court  reimburse  him  for  his  patri- 
monial property  which  he  was  compelled  to  expend  on  behalf  of 
the  diocese  of  Quebec,  and  that  they  give  him  either  a  secret  mission 
or  a  modest  bishopric  in  France,  or  a  coadjutor  at  Quebec.  FoL 
223.    2^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Seasons  for  the  great  expenditure  for  the  bishop 
of  Canada.    Fol.  226.    3  pages,  say  1}  p. 

J.  Bte.  Jutras  De^rosiers,  proprietor  of  the  fief  of  Lussaudiftre,  to 
the  Minister.  He  complains  that  Father  Aubry  and  the  Indians  of 
the  Biver  St.  Francis  have  taken  possession  of  a  portion  of  his  fief. 
Fol.  230.    6  pages,  say  5  pp. 

Plan  to  accompany  the  foregoing  document.    Fol.  234.  2  pp. 

Lepage  de  Ste  Glair  to  the  Minibter.    Bespecting  the  setting  up 
of  a  furnace  which  he  had  made  upon  his  property ;   and  the  pro 
hibition  which  Hocquart  had  served  upon  him  against  working  the 
iron.    Fol.  236.    2|  pages,  say  1  p 

End  of  Vol.  70. 


^  CAlfAI>A.-»G0BBXSPONDANGI   GiNtaALK." 

1739. 
Vol.  71. — ^Bbauhabnois,  GK>v«rnor  Oxnbral.    Hocquart,  Intin- 

DANT. 


1788. 
September  24, 
Quebee. 


C.  11. 

Beauharnois  and  Hocquart  to  the  Mioiister.  Bespecting  a  dit^pute 
between  Normant,  Superior  of  the  Seminary  of  Montreal,  and  one 
Lestage,  a  mei chant  of  Quebec.    Fol.  3.    6  pages,  say  5  pp. 


CZXZVUl 


1739. 
October  1, 
Qaebee. 
October  2, 
Qaebec 

October  4, 
Quebec 


Oetober  9, 
Quebec. 

October  16, 
Quebec. 

October  30, 
Quebec. 


June  10, 
Quebec. 


June  30, 
Quebec. 

June  30, 
Quebec. 


June  4, 
Quebec. 


JmBe4, 

Quebec. 

June  4, 
Quebec 


June  6, 
Quebec 

June  7, 
Quebec. 
June  9, 
Quebec 


Oetober  12, 
Quebec. 


October  14, 
Quebec 

Oetober  21, 
Quebec. 


October  21, 
Quebec 

October  22, 
Quebec. 


BeanhainoiB  and  fiocqnart.  Ai>oiit  difficalties  at  the  Detroit 
BettlemeDt.    Fol.  7.    3  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  Bame.  Respecting  the  arrival  and  distribation  thronghoat 
the  country  of  60  anlicensed  salt  vendors.   Fol.  9.    4  pagee,  say  3  pp. 

The  fame.  Aboat  the  litigation  with  respect  to  a  portion  of  the 
fief  of  la  Durantaye  between  Pean  and  Lafontaine.  Pols.  12  to  1ft. 
6  pages,  say  6  ppw 

The  same.  Recommending  la  Richarddre  for  the  oommand  of 
the  king's  store  ship  now  building.    Fol.  20.    2  pages,  say         1  p. 

The  Kame.  CoDcerning  the  bailding  of  a  store  ship  of  700  tons 
for  the  King's  service.     Pol.  22.    3^  pages,  sa^  2. 

The  same.  Respecting  the  ciaim  of  Jatras  Deerosiers  to 
the  fief  of  Lnssaad^re,  and  as  to  the  Indians  of  the  River  St 
Francis.    Pol.  25     2^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Mine  of  quicksilver  in  Canada.  Narrative  of  the  journey  whica 
Charles  Pailleur  and  Gnillemo  dcs  Castillo,  a  soldier  of  the  oooa- 
pany  of  la  Gauchetidre,  made  for  the  discovery  of  a  mine  of  quick- 
silver.   Fol.  '^7.  3  pp. 

Beauharnois  to  the  Minister  Respecting  Drouet  de  Richarville^ 
Dartaguetie,  de  Boudicojrt.  de  Bienville,  and  de  Longaeail,  and 
the  expedition  against  the  Chicachas.     Pol.  33  1  pw 

The  same  to  the  same,  informing  him  that  Marin  has  made 
peace  with  the  Renards  and  the  Sakis.    Pol.  35.  }  p. 

The  same.  Departure  of  the  expedition  against  the  Chicachas^ 
commanded  by  Loogueuil.  Drouet  de  Richarville  aocompaniea 
him ;  his  uaefulneos.  Services  rendered  by  Pdre  de  Lanzon.  Pod. 
36.  Ip. 

The  same.  About  the  discipline  of  the  troops.  The  precauttoaa 
taken  to  prevent  trade  with  the  English.  The  copper  mines,  &o. 
Fol.  37.  2Jpp. 

Hocooart  to  the  Minister.  He  praises  Yaudreuil,  Governor  of 
Three  Rivers.     Fol.  39.  }  p. 

The  same.  Particulars  about  Acadia.  Port  Royal  has  only  the 
old  fortifications.  The  English  have  made  no  settlement  therew 
There  are  about  5,000  Ftenchmen  in  Acadia,  1,500  at  Port  Royal, 
2,000  at  the  mines  and  1,500  at  Beau  fiaasin.  Fol.  4i«  2  pages, 
eay  1  p. 

Beauharnois  to  the  same.  About  fnrloaghs  to  be  granted  to  the 
soldiers.    Fol.  45.  11  pw 

The  same.    Another  letter  on  the  same  subject    PoL  47.       1{  p. 

The  same.  About  amicable  conferences  they  have  had  with  the 
ChaSanons.    Fol.  49.    2  pages,  say  l^p. 

The  same.  Speeches  which  the  ChauSanons  have  addressed  to 
him.     FoL  51.  1|p. 

The  same.  Letter  accompanying  the  friendly  words  which  the 
Paants,  the  Renards  and  the  Sakis  have  addressed  to  him.  From 
fol.  5i  to  56.    8  pages,  say  6|  pp. 

The  same.  Respecting  the  Chevalier  de  Repentigny  and  oi  the 
de  I^ryp,  father  and  son.    Pol.  57.     l^  page»  8&7  ^  P* 

The  same.  Death  of  Rigauvil^e.  capUin  ;  Bailleuls,  lieatenant; 
Joiicaire,  lieatenant,  and  Maricourt,  ensign.  Promotions  to  be 
made.    Fol.  bl.  1}  p. 

The  same.  Promotion  to  be  given  to  de  Senneville.  Death  of 
Brsi^elogne.    Fol.  63. 

The  same.      Asking  for  the  pasition  of  a  retired  lieutenant 
Aobcrt  de  la  Chesnaye,  Ciptain  of  his  guards.    Fol  68.  ^  p» 


CZSZIX 


1739.  • 
October  24, 
Quebec. 


October  28, 
Quebec 

October  28, 
Quebec 

October  30, 
Quebec 

KoTember  5, 
Quebec. 

Kovember  6, 
Quebec 


February  17, 

Detroit. 

January  16, 


September  22, 
Quebec 


September  24, 
Quebec 

September  27, 
Quebec. 


September  28, 
^Quebec 


pages. 

lip. 
91.     2 

li^ 


September  28, 
Quebec. 

October  1, 
Quebec 

October  11, 
42aebec 

October  11, 
<}uebec 


BeaubarnoU.  The  BngliBh  have  captured  a  Spanish  vessel  and  have 
taken  it  to  Boston.  Dangers  to  vhich  the  colony  vroald  bd  exposed 
in  case  of  a  rupture  between  England  and  France.  Want  of  amma- 
nition.    Fol.  TO.    2^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  erection  of  furnaces  which  the  Abb6 
Lepage  has  desired  to  undertake.    Fol.  72.    2}  pafi^es,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Friendly  talks  with  the  Agniers.  Fols.  74  to  77. 
4i  pages,  say  3J^  pp. 

The  same.  On  the  charge  brought  against  Dubuisson  for  duelling. 
Fol.  78.    iJj  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Two  letters  aboat  the  slight  difficulties  between 
himself  and  Hocquart,  in  the  matter  of  letters  to  be  signed  in  coin- 
mon.    Fols.  8\i  and  84.  2  pp. 

Tne  same.    News  from  the  posts  in  the  upper  country,  where  all 
is  peaceful    Expedition  against  the  Chicacbas.    Fol.  86.    2 
say 

Statement  of  the  services  of  Aubert  de  la  Ghesnaye.     Fol. 
pages,  say 

Extract  from  a  letter  of  la  Bonde  about  the  copper  mines. 
102. 

Noyelle.    Giving  news  from  Detroit.  Fol.  103.  2  pages,  say  1^  p. 

Waldegiave  to  the  Count  de  Manrepas.  He  protests  against  the 
plan  which  the  French  have  of  tending  families  to  settle  in  Anse- 
aux  Bois.    Timber.     Fols.  105  to  107.  3  pp. 

Hocquart  to  the  if  inister.  AbDittho  building  of  a  storeship  of 
500  toas.  There  are  about  50  carpenters  at  Qaobec.  Other  work- 
men asked  for.  Forges  of  St.  Maurice,  &o.  Fol.  127.  10^  pages, 
say  8  pp. 

The  same.  About  the  destination  of  the  sto»«ship  now  building. 
Goods  to  be  sent  to  lie  Boyalo.    Fol.  128.    4  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same,  lie  praises  Varin,  who  wishes  to  cross  to  France,  as 
well  as  Michel  and  Verrier.  (This  name  is  as  often  written  Terrier 
as  Lo  Verrier.  Not  having  at  hand  the  second  volume  of  the  Abb4 
Tanguay,  whose  orthography,  for  family  names,  I  have  adopted,  ia 
order  to  insure  a  uniform  spelling,  1  am  compelled  to  follow  the 
manuscripts  I  have  before  roe..)  Affiiir  of  the  girl  Esther  Br  andean. 
(8ce  preliminary  report.)     F^l.  134.     4  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  S3  mo.  About  the  request  of  one  Lajins  who  wished  to  be 
appointed  Surgeon  Commis  atix  Ripports,  He  cannot  recommend 
him,  inasmuch  as  he  is  bat  a  mcdiocro  surgeon.  Praifcos  Alavoine 
surgeon  of  Throe  Rivers.     Fol.  137.    ^i  pages,  say  2^  pp. 

Petition  of  Alavoine,  who  asks  for  600  livres  salary.  FoL  ^ 
130.  ip. 

Request  of  Lajius,  who  asks  to  bo  appointed  surgeon  Commis  aux 
Rapports,  and  who  ntates  his  services.  Fol.  14(».     2J  pp. 

Hocquart  to  the  Minister.  About  the  manufacture  of  isinglass; 
seal  fishery,  &c.    Fol.  142.  i  p. 


The  same  to  the  same.  Recommending  him  to  grant  a  post  to 
Lanouillier ;  for  example,  that  of  Tomi-^camingue.     Fol.  144.     li  p. 

The  same.  Cuiting  of  timber.  Buildingof  the  new  storeship,  Fol. 
183.    11  pages,  suy  8  pp. 

The  same.  In  the  matter  of  the  suit  brought  against  Pierre  Tea- 
sier  for  having  accidentally  killed  by  a  gun  shot  while  hunting,  at 
the  Bay  of  St.  Barbe,  in  Labrador,  Joan  Baptiste  JoUiet  de  Mingan. 
(This  was  the  son  of  Louis  Joiliet.)  Papers  in  the  trial.  From  fol. 
189  to  242.    90  pager*,  say  35  pp. 


czl 


1739. 
October  li, 
Quebec. 


Hocqaart.  Beepeotinggoo^AFont  from  Boobefort  Foreign  trade. 
Trade  in  a^bes  and  tar.  The  liar^eht  ban  been  fairly  gooa  in  the 
government  of  HontreaL  Flour  bent  10  He  Koyale.  Coltivation  of 
hemp.  Maintenance  of  the  main  roacL.  Seoa  wheat.  Fol.  243.  6^ 
pages,  say  4  pp. 

End  OF  Vol.  71. 


'<  CAlfAI>A.^CoaBB8FOin)Alf01  GfirfRALS." 

1739. 
Vol.  72. — ^HocQXTART,   Intendakt  ;  Bkauooubs,  Cohmandikt  at* 

MONTRIAL. 


1739 
Oeloberia, 
i)wbMs. 

October  19, 
Quebec. 

October  20^ 
Quebec 


October  31, 
Qiiet>ec 


October  81, 
Quebec. 

October  31, 
Quebec 


October  26^ 
Quebec 

Horember  1, 

December  ;39, 
Quebec 


October  29, 
Quebec 

October  14, 
Qaebec 

October  — , 
Quebec 


October  — , 
Qaebec 


C.  11. 

Hocqnart  to  the  UiniBter.    About  the  revenue  and  expenditure^ 

of  the  Wefitem  Domain  in  Canada,  in  1738.      Fol.  51.    1^}  pages. 

Bay  6J  pp. 

The  same.    Sending  to  the  court  ca8es  of  plants  and  minerals,  as 

well  as  a  sixth  volume  of  the  land  register.  Fol.  63, 3  pai^eSy  say  1^  p. 

The  same,  fie  sends  denpatcbes  to  the  court  by  Bi^ud  Vau* 
dreuil;  recommends  him  an  the  successor  of  Noyan,  sick,  to  the 
command  of  Detroit.     Fol.  66.  ^  p. 

The  same.  Pilotage  of  the  Eing^s  vePseU.  Purchase  of  timber, 
tar  and  ashes  for  the  service  ot  tbe  King.  Flour  sent  to  Martin- 
ique  and  to  lie  Boyale.  Employment  for  those  coming  from  France. 
Passengers  for  the  King's  vessel .     Fol.  71*  4^  psg^  say  H  pp. 

The  same.  List  of  perftODR  who  have  obtained  passage  on  the 
King's  ship.    Fols.  ^5  and  b6.    3  pages.  2^  pp. 

The  same.  Oh  the  expenditure  connected  with  the  building  ot 
the  storeship  for  tbe  King's  service ;  tbe  war  against  the  Chicachas  ^ 
buildings  and  fortifications;  on  the  upper  country ;  on  Fort  Frederic, 
&c.    Fol.  87.    5  pages.  2^  pp. 

Statement  of  tbe  sale  of  furs,  the  produce  of  the  trade  at  Fort 
Frontenac  and  at  Niagara,  in  1739.    Fol.  143.  1  p. 

(Jopy  of  a  letter  jfrom  Hocquart  to  tbe  Directors  of  the  India  Com- 
pany, about  the  beaver  trade.     Fol.  167.  2  pp. 

Hocquart  to  tbe  Minister.  Death  of  Dubuisson,  the  major  of  Three- 
Bivers.  Building  of  tbe  King's  storeship.  Bailding  of  a  second 
furnace  at  Saint  Maurice ;  it  is  at  work.  News  of  the  party  com- 
manded by  Longueuil.    Fol.  170.    3|  pages.  2^  pp. 

Lanouillier  de  Boisclerc,  Grand  Voyer,  to  the  Minister,  respecting 
the  opening  of  new  roads.    Fol.  223.    6  pages,  say  '     3  p. 

Verrier,  Attorney  General,  to  tbe  Minister.  Kespecting  lectures  oa 
law  and  the  land  register.    Fol.  228.    8  pages,  say  4  p. 

Constantin,  captain  in  the  militia  ot  Cote  Saint  Angastin. 
Petition  to  the  Count  de  Maurepas  in  reference  to  a  property,  the- 
ownership  of  which  is  disputed  by  Foucault  and  Boucault.  FoL 
236.  2  pp. 

Chaussegros  de  L^ry  thanks  the  Minister  for  baving  granted  the 
position  of  engineer,  asked  for  by  his  son,  who  has  left  with  the 
detachment  sent  out  against  the  Cbioacbas ;  and  requests  for  him 


ozli 


1T89. 


September  12. 

VoTember  5, 
Qeebee. 


WoTember  5» 
Borne. 

Febnuu7  6^ 
Rome. 


Varfhia^ 
Bone. 


Aprils^ 
Rome. 


ApHl  IT, 
Borne. 


Jvne  11, 
PariB. 


Jo]  J  10, 
Abbe  J  de 
Braine,  pai 
SoiBsoni. 
December  18, 
Paris. 


Deeember  23, 
Paris. 


8i|>lember2^ 
Qvebeo. 


the  position  of  ofBoer  among  the  troops,  the  same  as  granted  to  other 
enf^neers.  Gives  an  aeconnt  of  his  inspection  of  the  farnaces  .of 
Saint  Maarice.  Catting  of  timber.  Ship  building.  Fortifications. 
Mine  at  Bay  St.  Panl    Fo].  239.    IS  pages,  say  6  pp. 

Chevigny,  storekeeper,  to  the  minister,  respecting  the  settle- 
ment  at  Fort  Frederic    Fol.  248.    3  pages,  say  2  pp. 

St.  Jean  Monsegar,  captain  of  a  vesed.  Petitiou  to  the  Count 
of  Maurepas,  in  the  matter  of  damages  which  had  been  caused  by 
Le  Boy,  captain  of  a  brigantioe.    Fol.  151.    2  pages,  say         1|  p. 

Honseigneur  Bosquet,  Bishop  of  Quebec.  Letter  to  the  Minister,  re- 
qpectiog  the  seizure  made  at  the  Abbey  of  Benevent.  Fol.  262.    ^  p. 

The^ame.  On  the.  assurance  that  the  court  will  give  him  the 
Abbey  de  Braine,  that  be  will  not  be  harassed  about  the  repairs  to 
the  Bishop's  Palace  of  Quebec,  and  that  8,000  livres  will  bo  given 
to  provide  for  those  of  B^n6vent«  he  has  placed  his  resignation  in 
the  hands  of  the  ambassador,  fle  will  go  to  Paris  to  consult  with 
his  successor,  and  make  him  thoroughly  acquainted  with  the  men 
and  matters  of  his  diocese.    Fol.  263.  ]|  p. 

The  same.  Bespecting  the  request  he  had  made  for  1,200  livres ; 
the  sum  he  had  advanced  for  repairs  to  the  Episcopal  Palace.  Fol. 
265.    1}  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  He  will  proceed  to  Paris  as  soon  as  he  shall  have  re- 
ceived the  bulls  for  the  Abbey  of  Braioe.  He  states  the  services 
he  has  rendered.  Should  any  accident  befall  him,  Sieur.  Collet,  of 
the  foreign  mission,  is  entrusted  with  his  power-of-attorney.  Fol. 
267.    2  pages,  say  1 J  p. 

The  same.  Acknowledging  the  reception  of  the  patent  for  the 
Abbey  of  Braine.  Points  out  the  steps  to  ba  taken  by  his  successor 
to  avoid  trouble  with  the  Chapter  of  Qaebea  Fol.  269.  2|  pages, 
say  2  pp. 

The  »ame.  He  notifies  the  Minister  that  he  has  written  to  the 
Gtovernor  aud  to  the  Intendant  of  Canada,  that  his  resignation  has 
not  been  accepted  by  the  Pope,  in  order  that  they  may  learn  at 
Quebec  that  the  Chapter  is  not  clothed  with  jurisdiction,  and  that 
there  may  be  no  disputes  or  divibions  oo  this  subject.  Fol.  271.    }  p. 

The  same.  He  informs  him  that  he  has  spoken  to  Lauberiviere 
about  the  plan  for  releasing  him  from  the  cost  of  the  repairs  to  the 
Bpiscopal  Palace  of  Quebec.  Means  to  cut  short  the  claims  of  the 
General  Hospital  to  the  Palace,  the  said  Hospital  being  univen-al 
legatee  of  Monseigneur  St.  Yallier.  Lauberividre  desires  that  he 
should  at  once  send  in  his  resigoation  to  the  Pope.    Fol.  272.     1  ^  p. 

The  same.  LeMaire,  whom  he  has  consulted  in  regard  to  the 
Episcopal  Palace  at  Qnehec,  is  of  the  same  opinion  as  Nouet, 
wnose  opinidn  he  cites.    Fol.  273.    2  pages,  say  1}  p^ 

The  same.  He  asks  for  a  leave  of  absence^  in  order  to  regain  his 
strength,  which  has  been  reduced  by  stone  in  the  bladder. 
Fol.  275.  i  p.- 

The  same.  He  thinks  he  will  have  returned  before  the  arrival 
of  Lauberividre,  and  abks  that  the  costs  of  repairing  B^D^vent  be 
not  placed  to  his  charge.    I'd.  276.  li  P* 

Judgment  ot  the  Admiralty  of  Qaebec,  condemning  Roy  to  pay 
damages  to  the  plaintiff  in  the  matter  of  St.  Jean  Monteegur,  whose 
vessel  he  had  damaged.    Fols.  295  to  306.    24  pages,  ^ay        16  pp. 

Memorandum,  not  signed,  about  the  French  and  English  colonies 
in  North  America.  Settlement  of  tbe  Eoglish  in  Hudson's  Bay. 
Importanoo  of  the  Island  of  Newf<>undland,  Cape  Breton  and  Acadia. 
General  feeling  in  the  other  Eoglish  colonies.    Observations  as  to 


czlil 


Nova  Srotia,  New  Bn^laDd,  New  York  and  Pennsylvania.  The  gon- 
eral  trade  of  these  colonies.  Their  nsefalness  and  danger  to  the 
mother  country  (England).  The  importance  to  Ireland  of  the  trade 
in  salted  meats.  Trade  of  Maryland,  Virginia  and  Carolina.  Befleo- 
tions  on  the  trade  of  Canada  and  its  mines.  Difference  between 
Canada  and  Loaisiana.  What  can  be  derived  from  Loaieiana.  (This 
memorandum  is  very  well  done  and  is  very  important.)  Pol.  308, 
52  pages,  say  45  pp. 

End  of  Volume  72. 


Canada — ''  Corrbspondangb  GiNiaALs." 

1740. 

Vol.  73— Biauhaenois,  Govbbnob  Gbnbbal — ^HooquabTi 
Imtbndant. 


1T40. 
JLmgiui  27, 
-<)«el»ec. 


August  27, 
Quebec 

Oetober  2, 
Qaebeo. 


•October  1, 
Quebec 

October  6, 
<}uebec. 


October  8, 
Quebec 


Ko  date. 

Oetober  15, 
Quebec. 

October  23, 
Quebec. 


C.  11. 

Beanhamois  and  Hooqnart  to  the  Minister.  Arrival  of  the  King's 
vessel  with  fever  on  board.  42  men  of  the  crew  and  13  passengers 
have  died  daring  the  piassage.  Lanberividre,  the  new  bishop  of 
Quebec,  caught  the  fever  on  landing  and  died,  a  few  days  after,  from 
the  attack.  Necessity  for  appointing  a  new  Bshop.  The  malady  is 
making  progress.  The  crew  of  the  vessel  is  considerably  weakened. 
Fol.  5.    6  J  pages,  say  3  pp. 

Bxtract  showing  the  dead  and  sick  of  the  crew  and  passengers  ci 
the  King's  vessel.    Fol.  8.  }  p. 

fieaaharnois  and  Hocquart  to  the  Minister.  Gratuity  of  two  sons 
per  diem  to  be  driven  to  artillery  men.  Gonrval  appointed  Lieoten- 
ant  General  of  Three  Bivers.  A  seat  as  councillor  is  vacant.  Marie 
Anne  Jordan  and  Marie  Seaman  naturalized  Englishwomen;  the  lat- 
ter has  married  Tonnanconr.  Character  of  Norey,  a  cadet 
k  Taiguillette.  Bambau^,  Lieutenant  General  of  Montreal,  is 
attacked  by  a  dropsy  which  renders  him  powerless.  He  must  be 
replaced.    Fol.  14.    4 J  pages,  say  3  ppi 

The  same.  Asking  for  a  doctor.  The  death  of  Berthier  leaves 
the  position  of  surgeon  vacant.  Asking  for  a  pension  for  the  widow 
Sarrazin.     Fol.  17.     1|  page,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  Scheme  for  building  a  vessel  to  navigate  Lake  Cham- 
plain.  The  advantages  which  would  be  gained  by  it;  amongothers, 
those  to  Fort  Frederic.  Works  to  be  done  to  that  fort.  Fol.  19. 
2^  pages,  say  IJ  p. 

The  same.  Letter,  with  table,  showing  the  persons  who  have 
died  of  the  fover,  which  broke  out  on  bourd  the  King*s  ship^'Le 
Bubis."    Fols.  26  to  30.    €  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Copy  of  lease  of  the  house  of  the  Marquis  de  Yaudreuil,  at  Mon- 
treal, for  the  lodging  of  the  Governor.    Foi.  34.   2^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Beauharnois  and  Hocquart  to  the  Minister.  Bospecting  the  mines 
in  the  Baio  St.  Paul.    Fol.  34.    3|  p^'ges,  say  2^  pp. 

The  same.  Death  of  Baimbaulu  There  is  no  one  in  the  country 
who  can  replace  him.  Gratuity  to  be  granted  to  the  Nuns  of 
Quebec  for  their  devotion  during  the  epidamic.  Fol.  40.  2  pages, 
eay  IJp. 


oxliii 


1740. 


October  35, 
Qnebee. 

NoTember  5, 
Qnebee. 

NoTember  1 1, 
Quebec. 


Qiebec 
Quebec 


Angoft  6 
And  10. 
Qoebec. 
{September  8, 
Qnebee. 


September  26, 
Qa«bee. 

September  26, 
Qoebec. 


September  28, 
Quebec 


September  80, 
Qnebee 

September  30, 
Quebec 


October  1, 
Quebec 

October  i, 
Quebec 


October  9, 
Quebec. 
October  17, 
•^Qaebec 

October  21, 
Quebec 


Beaobarnois  and  Hocqaart  Bespoctiog  the  affairs  of  P6aQ,  Lafon- 
taine  and  Jutraa  des  Boziera.  fiCarchand  appointed  Grand  Yicar  of 
Montreal,  in  the  place  of  CoortoiSy  who  refasod  the  position.  Planta 
appointed  Card  of  Qaebec.    Fol.  42.    2^  pa^ea,  say  H  pw 

The  same.  About  the  calt  vatioo  ot  tobacco.  FoL  44.  2  pasces^ 
say  1 J  p. 

Letter,  with  table,  respectiasr  expend! tare  for  the  forlifioatiooft 
of  Montreal  and  St.  Frederic.    Fol^  46  to  51.    7}  pages,  say  4^  ppu 

The  same.  Letter,  accompanying  a  memorial  of  the  Board  of 
Merchants  of  Quebec,  touching  upon  the  unfortunate  condition  oi 
trade.    Fol.  5'i.  6}  pp. 

fiocquart  to  the  eame.  In  the  matter  of  ship  building.  FbL 
63.    4}  pa^^es,  say  3J  pp. 

The  same.  Bion?ille  has  commenced  to  treat  with  the  Chicadiaa. 
The  Iroquois  have  treacherously  attacked  tvro  parties  of  the  latter. 
Drunkenness  and  insolence  of  the  Indian  allies.  Fol.  71.  2  pa^CM, 
say  lip. 

The  same.  About  the  epidemic  which  had  broken  out  on  boMd 
the  King's  ship.    Fols.  73  to  76.    4  pages,  say  2  (^ 

The  same.  He  has  appointed  Chevigny  to  be  the  storekeeper  of 
the  Fort  St.  Frederic,  and  has  entrust^  the  son  of  Oornouillier  dft 
Boisderc  with  the  duty  of  auperintendinsc  the  building  of  the 
King's  store-ship.  Buildiog  timber,  &o.  Fol.  77.    3  pages,  say    2  pp. 

The  same.  About  matters  arising  from  the  Aimiraity.  Fol  97m 
3  passes,  say  2  j^pw 

The  same.    The  uniform  of  the  officers.    Devotion  of  GossoliOy 

Sriest,  ia  consoliog  the  sick  struck  down  by  the  epidemic.  Ha 
eserves  a  canonry.  LaCroix,  surgeon,  also  distinguished  himself 
under  the  same  circumstances,  as  well  as  Felz,  who  had  charge  of 
the  Hotel- Dieu.  Lead  mioe  at  Bftie  St.  PauL  FoL  101.  4^  V^gP^ 
say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Expedition  against  the  Chioaohas.  Ashes,  resin  and 
hemp.  Services  rendered  by  Lanouillier  de  Boisderc,  Grand  Yoyer. 
The  wheat  lent  to  the  country  people  for  their  sowing  ia 
1738,  has  been  returned.    Fol.  105.    8  paffes,  say  6  pp. 

Statement  of  wheat  lent  to  the  people  by  the  Grovemment  of 
Qaebec  in  1738.  Fol.  111.  1  p. 

Hocquart  to  the  BCinister.  About  the  difficulty  of  having  good 
bakers  add  good  surgeons  among  the  troops.    Fol.  12(1.  ^  pt 

The  same.  About  building  timber;  the  carpenters  of  Quebec; 
the  building  and  destination  of  the  Kind's  8tore-«hip,  which  will  bo 
in  a  state  to  be  fitted  out  in  1743.    Fol.  121.  23}  pages,  say   12  pp. 

The  same.  Difficulties  which  have  arisen  about  the  payment  oT 
the  troops  of  No7an*8  company.  FoL  140.  4  pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Verrier  has  sent  him  the  7th  volume  of  the  land 
register.  This  register  may  now  be  regarded  a^  complete  so  fkr  as 
regards  the  old  grants.  Yarin  crosses  to  France.  Praise  of  Lam?- 
bert,  sub  lieutenant  of  artillery.  Samples  of  wo  jda  sent  to  Franoeu 
Fol.  143.    5  pages,  say  2}  pp. 

The  same.     Praises  La  Porte.    Fol.  148.  1  p. 

The  same.  As  to  resin  sent  to  France.  Need  of  workmen.  PoL 
162.  H  pages,  f^ay  4  pp« 

The  same.  Foucault,  the  storekeeper,  asks  for  his  retiring  allow- 
ance. He  suggests  Estebe  as  his  successor.  Prataes  the  latter* 
Fol.  293.    7}  pages,  say  3iPP« 


cxliv 


1740. 
October  26^ 
Quebec. 
October  S6^ 
Qvebce. 

October  ae, 
Quebec 

October  30, 
Quebec 

October  31, 
Quebec 


October  81, 
Qmebec 

October  81, 
Quebec 

1139  (ttic.) 
Horember  1. 

1740. 
VoTeii^>er  % 
Quebec 


Horember  8^ 

Quebec. 

VoT^mber  4, 
Quebec 


VoTember  8. 
Qcebec 


9oTember8, 
Qaebec 

Horember  10, 
Quebec 


Hooqaart.  Aboat  the  export  and  import  trade.  Fol.  301.  4 
p^KOB,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  AcooDpt  of  dispute  between  Cagnet,  the  farmer  of 
TadoQfifiao,  and  the  officers  of  toe  Admiralty,  about  a  whale  found  at 
Ifanigouagai) .    Fol.  304.  2^  pages,  say  1^  p.. 

The  same.  Details  about  the  post  at  Niagara.  Fol.  306.  7  pagee, 
say  ^  pp. 

The  same.  Aboat  an  increase  of  the  salary  of  Alavoine,  surgeon, 
of  Three  Bivers.     Fol  317.  J  p. 

Beaubamois  to  tbe  Minister.    Despatch  in  cypher:    Nothing  has 
occurred  on  the  sitle  of  New  England.    He  is  upon  bis  guard. 
Precautions  taken .   He  can  reckon  upon  600  regular  troops  and - 
from  12y000  to  15,000  militiamen.    Indians,  of  whom  he  can  also 
dispose.   Arms  and  ammunition  required.  Fol.  327.   4  pages,   1}  p. 

llocquart  to  the  Minister.  Ship  ouilding.  There  is  need  of  car- 
penters.   Fol.  331.  4  pagef,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Sespecting  general  expenditure.  Fol.  334.  6  pages, 
say  3  pp. 

The  same.  About  tbe  iion  coming  from  the  St  Maurice  fhmaces. 
Fol.  372.    5  pages,  say  2}  pp. . 

The  same.  About  vegetables  sent  to  He  Boyale.  He 
defends  himself  from  tbe  accusations  brought  against  him  of 
speculating  in  these  supplies.     FoL  377.    5  pa^s,  say  2}  pp. 

The  same.    To  the  directors    of   the    Indian  Oompany,  about* 
tbe  trade  of  the  colony.     Fol.  384.    (i|  pages,  say  4^  pp. 

The  same.  Sespecting  the  affair  of  Dumont,  heir  of  retit«. 
who  had  written  begging  to  be  relieved  from  paying  2466.17 
livres  due  by  the  succession  •of  the  said  Petit  Fol.  392.  3 
pages,  say  1 J  p. 

Tbe  same.  Praises  tbe  De  L6rys  fkther  and  son.  Becom- 
mendation  in  favour  of  the  widow  Bcrthier.    Fol.  896.    2  pages,, 

Ip. 

Marie  Anne  Denis  de  St.  Simon,  widow  of  Michel  Bertier,  the 
King's  Sursreon,  at«ks  for  a  pension.    Fol.  399.  i  p. 

Hccquart  to  the  Minister.  Altercation  between  the  Chapter  of 
Quebec  and  Miniao,  Yicar  General  ^t^ho  has  embarked  for  France. 
Medicinal  plarits  sent  to  France.    Fol.  414.    4  pBges,  say  2  pp. . 

The  same.      Yarin  embarks   for  France.     Fol.  417.  i  p«^ 

End  or  Yolumi  73. 


■*y.. 


Canada.— <<CoRRKs?ONDANOB  GtetBALB." 

1740. 

Vol.  74.— M.  Db  Beaufabnois,  Govepnob  Qbnbbal— Othbb 
Officials  of  the  Colony. 


Sal'' 


C.ll. 

M.  de  Beaubamois  to  Minister.  Has  received  from  Siear  de 
Bienville  news  of  conclusion  of  peace  with  the  Chicachus.  All 
quiet  at  Detroit.    Fol  3.  i  p. 


oxlv 


1740. 
September  28, 
Qoebec 
September  29. 
Quebec. 


September  29, 
Quebec 

September  30, 
Qnebeo. 

October  2, 
Qaebec. 


October  3, 
Qaebec 


October  4, 
QmilMC 

-October  4, 
Qaebec. 


October  7, 
Qaebec. 

October  8, 
Qoebec. 


October  9, 
Qoebec 
-October  10, 
•Qaeoec. 


-October  11, 
Qoebec 


October  12, 
Qaebec 

•October  13, 
Qaebec 

•October  16, 
<}oebec 


If  0  date. 

October  1, 
Qaebec 


March  9, 
BiTi^re  k  U 
Roche. 
June  20. 

October  18, 


Beaaharnois.  Beapeoting  seizure  of  oloth  in  the  hands  of  the  Indiana* 
Fol.  5.     I  page,  aay  J  p. 

The  same,  fiospeotiog  trifling  matters  of  cortaifi  individuals, 
such  as,  Andr6  Grrelet,  Darmiooart,  Pierre  Martin,  De  Beanjeii, 
Anbert,  d'Auteuil  and  de  la  Baissonniire.  A  blacksmith  sent  to  the 
Sonnontonans.    Pol.  7.  2  pp. 

The  same.  The  family  of  Chevalier  de  BepentigDy  no  longeir 
desire  that  he  should  enter  the  navy.    Pol.  9.  p.  1 

The  same.  Has  allowed  Sienr  de  Lusigny  to  retire  flrom  tJie 
service.    Pol.  11.  }p. 

The  same.  In  relation  to  a  Canadian  who  had  killed  an  Indian 
chief  and  to  an  Indian  who  had  killed  a  Prenchman,  whom  he  bad 
pArdoned.  Speech  of  the  Indians  and  reply  of  the  Governor  in  both 
instances.    Pol.  13  to  20.    9  page^,  say  T  pp. 

The  same.  An  Ottawa  Indian  named  Pendal8an  had  treated  him 
insolently  and  he  had  him  imprisoned.  PoL  21  to  25.  5^  p*g^ 
say  4  pp. 

The  same.    Bespecting  vacancies  to  be  filled*    P<d.  26.  }  p.   . 

The  same.  Sienr  de  Noyan  and  the  poet  of  Detroit.  The  Abbi 
Lepage  prosecuted  by  his  creditors.  Deeds  oi  concession  applied 
for  by  Sienr  de  Lafontaine  and  Sieur  Coistantin.  Distribution  of 
cong&.    Desertions.    Pol.  30.  '  f }  pp* 

The  same.  News  from  a  war  party  sent  against  the  Chicachaa, 
that  Port  TAssomption  had  been  destroyed.    Pol.  34.  1}  p* 

The  same.  Sieur  Dubuisson  accused  of  the  ci^ime  of  duelling,  has 
been  acquitted.  The  Intendant  asks  that  he  be  appointed  an  ensign 
en  second.  The  relativan  of  Sieur  de  Obambly,  whom  he  kiilea, 
have  forgiven  him.  DifScultv  of  the  Governor  with  Sieur  de  la 
Yerendrye  as  to  his  debts*    Pol.  36.    5(  pAg^i  say  4^  pp^ 

The  same.  Painful  position  of  Sieur  de  la  Nouiliier.   Pol.  40.    1|  p* 

The  same.  Has  given  leave  to  J.  Bte.  de  Tricon  de  la  Yigerie 
and  Antoine  Tabouret  dit  Champagne,  soldiers,  to  go  to  Prance. 
He  points  out  how  a  soldier  wh^  went  to  Prance  and  refuses  to 
return  may  be  arrested.    Pol.  46,  1  p. 

The  same.  Evacuation  of  Port  TAssomption  by  Sieur  de  Bienville 
whom  the  Chicachas  had  not  helped  as  they  promised.  Presh 
misdeeds  by  those  Indians.    PoL  48.  IJr  p. 

The  same.  News  from  Orange ;  attitude  of  the  English.  PoL 
50.  2  pp. 

The  same.  Asks  for  a  gratuity  for  Sieur  de  la  Chauvignerie,  who 
lost  an  eye  in  the  affair  with  the  Chicachas.    Pol.  54.  }  p. 

The  same.  Complaint  of  Sieur  Oonetantin  against  parties  named 
Boumier  and  Bocd  who  had  established' a  seal  fishery  on  his  land  at 
the  post  of  Saint  ModeL    PoL  58.  i  p. 

Beply  to  memoir  respecting  pay  of  troops  serving  in  Canada. 
Fol.  77.    5  pages,  say  4  pp. 

De  Beauharnois  to  Minister.  Disunion  between  the  Hurons  and 
Ottawasof  Detroit  as  to  the  peace  made  by  the  former  with  the 
Tdtes  Plates.  I^ews  as  to  the  Sioux,  Poxes,  Sakis,  I^ontagu^s  kc 
PoL  80.    8  pages,  say  7  pp. 

Speeches  of  two  Sioux  Chiefs,  &c.y  to  Sieur.  Harin.    PoL  85.    I  p.  ^ 

Speeches  of  the  Sakis,  Poxes  Pnanta  and  Polles  AToines.  Fol 
86.  3i  pages,  say  2%  pp. 

Declaration  of  Sieur  de  Lafontaine  aa  to  lease  of  Tadoassaoand  its 
outlying  posts.     Pol  92.  ^  p» 


oxlvi 


1740. 
October  20, 

October  91, 
Quebec. 


October  24, 
Qmbec 

October  25, 
Qaebec 
October  26. 
Quebec 

October  28, 
Quebec. 


October  28, 
Qiebec 


October  29, 
Qaebec 


Vorember  1. 
Quebec 

Horember  2. 
Quebec 

VoTcmber  4. 
Qaebec 

Horember  6* 
Qaebec 


Octobers, 
Montreal. 


April  10, 

April  80, 
1UJ22, 
October  9, 
Qaebec 

October  19, 
Qaebec 


October  23, 
Qaebec 

October  19, 
Quebec 

HoTcmber  ft. 


Qaebec 


De  Beaubamois  to  Hinisten  As  to  the  farming  of  the  post  of 
Tadonseao  by  Sieurde  Lafentaioe.  Means  of  assisting  Sieur  de  la 
Mouiliier.    Fol  93.    d|  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  Sieur  Doaville  de  la  Sanssaye  writes  to  him  that  the 
Flat  Heads  have  attacked  two  villages  of  Cha8anons.  The  latter 
are  mmck  with  terror.    Fol  96.  1  p. 

The  same.     News  as  to  Hnrons  of  Detroit.    Bumonred  massaore  - 
of  28  French  by  the  Chicachas  seems  to  be  confirmed.   Fo).  98.   |  p. 

The  ^ame.    The  inconveniences  of  the  excessive  issue  of  notes  in 


the  colony.    Fol.  lO'i 


HP- 


The  fame.  Asking  for  a  gratuity  for  Sieur  St  Pierre,  sent  by 
de  Bienville  to  give  him  news  as  to  Chicachas.     Fol.  104.  (  p. 

The  same.  Asks  that  Sieur  de  Boishdbert,  his  godson,  "  a  young 
man  of  great  promise,"  may  be  entered  for  a  commission.  Fol.  110. 
3  pages,  feay  1  p. 

The  same.  Bespecling  two  persons  from  Loraine  who  sailed 
from  Eotterdam  for  Canada  and  were  taken  to  Philadelphia,  Fol. 
112.     3  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same.  Friendly  communications  with  the  Agniers.  Speeches^ 
of  the  latter  and  Governor's  reply.     Fol.   114  to  117.    4  pages, 
say  3  p. 

Tfaelsame.  On  the  bad  state  of  his  private  aflGairs  in  France.  Fol. 
119.    :i  pages,  ^ay  2  pp. 

The  same.  Ahk<}  that  Sieur  de  St.  Simon  be  appointed  to  the 
Council.  Incapacity  of  the  Lieutenant  Greneral  appointed  three 
years  before  by  M.  Hocquart.    Fol.  121.    2  pages,  say  1}  p. 

The  same.  Promotions  and  appointments  in  army.  Fol.  124. 
4J  pages,  say  3  pp. 

The  same.  Writes  in  favour  of  Sieur  De  Chevremont,  who  had 
been  discharged  Ax>m  a  clerkship  in  the  Control.  Fol.  131.  2 
pa^es,  say  1 J  p. 

lUlation  by  the  two  Forsters,  father  and  son,  respecting  the 
mines  of  Canada.    Fol.  152.  2  pp. 

M.  Boish^bert  de  Beaucoort  to  Minister.  Gives  account  of  affairs 
of  his  Government ;  has  no  residence;  difficulty  of  finding  a  snitr 
able  one.  He  has  no  money  in  the  treasury  at  Montreal ;  holders 
of  bills  of  exchange  on  Quebec  are  disgusted.  Fol.  154.4  pp. 

Major  De  Noyan  to  M.  Taschereau.  Complains  that  the  troops  are 
badly  paid.    Fol.  159.  6  pp. 

The  same.    On  same  subject.    Fol.  163.    7  pages,  say         3^  pp. 

The  same.    On  same  feubjeot    Fol.  167.    ^  pages,  *say    2i^  pp.. 

Sieur  Bigaud  de  Yaudreuil  to  Minister.  Asking  for  the  majority 
vacant  by  the  death  of  M.  Dubuisson.    Fol.  171.    2  pages,  say    1  p. 

The  same.  Asking  for  grant  of  the  Mingan  Islands  granted  to 
Sieurs  Lalonde  and  Jollif>t  The  representatives  of  the  latter  are 
working  their  half.  It  is  the  half  granted  to  Lalonde  and  which 
he  has  not  cleared,  that  de  Yaudreuil  wants.  Fol.  173.  2  pages, 
say  lip. 

Sieur  De  Yaudreuil  Cavagnial,  major,  As  to  St  Maurice  forges. 
Fol.  176.  3  pp. 

Proprietors  of  St,  Maurice  forges  apply  to  the  Minister  for  exemp- 
tion from  duties,  &o.    Fol.  178.     18  pages,  say  12  pp. 

M.  Dd  la  Boulardidre,  Commandant  in  Labrador.  Writes  to  Min- 
ister on  the  annoyances  he  is  subjected  to  in  his  government.  Fol. 
189.    3^  pages,  say  3  pp. 

M«  Yarain,  Commissaiy,  to  Minister.  Navy ;  St.  Maurice  forges ; 
observations  in  Gulf  St  Lawrence;  commerce;  sowing  grain;  death 


olzvii 


lUO. 

October  11, 
Qneb«e. 


September  8, 
Qnebeo. 

October  8. 

KoTember  12, 
Quebec. 


April  19, 


lUrcbS, 
Paris. 

September  1, 
Mootreal. 


August  M. 
September  29. 


of  DabuiBfiOD,  Major,  at  Three  Bivers ;  liet  of  vessels  fitted  out  at 
Qnebeo  for  He  ftoyale.    Fol.  192.    10  pages,  say  ft  pp. 

Sieur  Le  Yassenr,  eogineer  and  buildfer,  to  Minister.  On  the  pro« 
gress  made  in  oonstruction  of  the  storeship  ''  Le  Canada."  Asks  an 
increase  of  salary.    Fol.  203.    2^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

De  Chey]/2:ny,  store-keeper,  on  the  administration  of  Fort  St. 
FrM^ric.    Fol.  206  to  210.    9  pages,  say  7  pp. 

The  eame.    Same  subject.    Fol.  211.    8  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Siear  Denys  de  la  $onde.  Captain.  Asking  to  be  placed  in  com- 
mand of  the  troops,  a  position  devolving  of  right  upon  the  first  cap- 
tain.   Fol.  216.    2  pages,  say  ]^  p. 

The  Bishop  of  Quebec.  Asking  for  a  decree  of  Coancil  to  enable 
him  to  appoint  to  benefices  in  his  diocese,  fallen  within  the  Boy^ 
Prerorative,  through  the  resignation  of  M.  Dosquet    Fol.  219.    ^p. 

M.  I)osquet,  ex- Bishop  of  Quebec,  to  Minister.  Respecting  repairs 
to  Bpiscopal  Palace  of  Quebec.    Fol.  220.  2  pp. 

Memorandum  of  Sieur  Michel,  Commisary  at  Montreal,  to  M. 
Hocquart.  Difficulties  as  to  payment  of  tioops,  also  as  to  letters 
from  de  Noyan  to  M.  Taschereau.    Fol.  239.  12  pp. 

Extract  from  letter  of  P.  de  la  Bichardie  to  P.  St.  PB  (sic), 
respecting  Hurons  oi  Detroit.    Fol.  268.    2^  pages,  say  2  pp. 

Memoir,  instructions  to  Sieur  Corbin,  master  carpenter,  as  to 
cutting  of  building  timber.    Fol.  271.    6  pages,  say  ^  PP* 

Statement  of  receipts  and  expenditure  of  Uie  Domaine  'dOccident 
for  1738,    Fols.  285  to  288.  4  pp. 

End  of  Vol.  74. 


Canada^''  Cobrsspondanoi  G^n^oali.*' 
1741. 

YOL.  75.*  M.  DB  BkAUHAENOIS,  GOVIBNOB  OSNEBAL — M.  HOOQUABT. 

Intindant. 
C.  11. 


1741.  Copy  of  memorandum  of  Sieur  Deeauniers,  Syndic  of  the  mer- 

chants of  Quebec,  to  de  Beauhamois  and  Hocquart,  as  to  the  de- 
plorable state  of  trade  and  certain  abuses  and  disorders  prevailing 
in  the  Colony.    Fol  7.  13  pp. 

De  Beauharnois  and  Hocquart  to  Minister.  Letter  with  a  list  of 
the  nine  persons  of  the  so  called  Reformed  Beligion,  who  were  then 
in  Quebec.    Fol.  14  and  15.  1  p. 

The  same.    Mines  of  Baie  St.  Paul.  Gratuities  paid  to  Sieur  de  St 

Pierre  and  to  Hospital  Nuns,  Quebec.     The  new  lieutenant  general 

at  Montreal,  Sieur  Guitton  de  Maurepas,  has  succeeded  in  pleasing 

all  parlies.    Fol.  16.    2  pages,  say  li  p. 

September  18,      The  same.    Difficulty  of  paying  troops.    Fol.  18.  1 J  p. 

The  same.  Bespeoting  new  settlements  on  Lake  Ohamplain. 
Fol.  38.    10  pages,  say  5  pp* 

The  same.  Sieurs  Beranger  and  Du  Bose  have  been  given  positions 
as  cadets  d  VaigmUeite.    Fol.  34.    2  pages,  say  1  p* 


September  18, 
Quebec. 


September  18, 
Quebec 


October  3, 
Quebec. 

October  3, 
Quebec. 


czMii 


1741. 
October  3, 
Qaeb«e. 
October  15> 
Quebec. 


October  25, 
Qmebe*. 

October  26^ 
Qaebeo. 
October  26, 
Quebec. 


October  30, 
Quebec 


NoTember  1, 
Qaebeo. 

VoTember  2. 
Quebec. 

VoT^mber  8. 
Quebec 


NoT^mber  2. 
Quebec 

February  3, 
Quebec 


February  15. 
Quebec 


February  21. 
Quebec 


February  10, 
Detroit. 

February  12, 


Amvuat2, 
Detroit. 


Ampiat2. 


Septeaiber  15, 
Quebec 

SeptMBber  16, 
Quebec 

September  15. 
^S^temberie, 


Beauharnois  and  Hocqaart.  Bepairs  to  fiishop's  palace.  Fol.  36. 
5  pages,  say  2^  pp. 

Memorial,  with  voachers.  Bespeoting  claims  of  the  Geneitd 
Hospital,  Qaebec,  on  the  Epiaoopal  Palace,  in  virtue  of  a  universal 
legacy  in  favour  of  the  community,  made  by  Mgc  de  St«  Tallier. 
From  fol  40  to  58.    37  pages,  say  22  pp. 

De  Beauharnois  and  Hocquart  to  Minister.  As  to  card-money  and 
bills  of  exchange.    Fol.  61.    5  paees,  say  21  pp. 

Same  to  same.    Same  subject*  Fol.  64.    4^  pages,  say         2|  pp. 

Same  to  same.  Concessions  granted  to  Sieur  des  Bosiers,  to 
Dames  de  Gasp^  and  Le  Gardeur,  and  to  bieur  Beaurivage.  Fol.  70. 
5  pages,  say  2  J  pp. 

Same  to  same.    Sieur  de  la  Bichardidre,  harbour  master,  is  de:ia ; 

E arsons  applying  for  his  position.  Application  for  a  pension,  from 
ame  do  la  Biohardidre.    Fol.  73.    2  pages,  say  1^  p. 

Same  to  same.  Asking  for  ratification  of  deed  of  concession  givon 
to  Mme.  de  Boish^bert,  on  the  Labrador  coast,  and  help  for  the 
Becollets  of  Three  Bivers.    Fol.  75.  i  \\ 

The  same.  As  to  debt  of  Sieur  Courval  to  Sieur  Grendron,  triiuer, 
of  Paris.    Fol.  76.  1  p. 

Memorial  of  mmhants  of  Quebec  to  Comte  de  Maurepas.  Bepre- 
Bcuting  that  the  restricted  circulation  of  card-money  renders  trade 
more  and  more  impracticable.    FoL  79.    2  page^,  say  ]|^  p. 

De  Beauharnois  and  Hocquart  Asking  that  Sieur  Benoist,  junior^ 
be  appointed  sur^n  at  Montreal.    Fol.  81.     1  page,  say  ^  p. 

Do  Beauharnois  to  Minister.  Shipwreofrs  and  accidents  in  the 
St.  Lawrence.  Death  of  Sieur  de  Bademont,  captain.  Floods  at 
Chambly  and  Montreal*  The  ico- bridge  has  taken  at  Quebec  and 
Montreal.    Fol.  83.    2  page.v  ^ay  H  p. 

The  same.  The  harvest  of  the  previous  year  was  not  so  good  as 
it  was  thought.  Wheat  is  gettiog  scarce.  Application  for  assist- 
ance for  He  Boyale.    Fol.  85.    3  pages,  say  ](  p. 

Narration  made  to  Sieur  de  St  Michel,  by  *'  The  Bat,"  warciiief 
of  the  Mississagute,  on  his  retura  from  the  campaign  of  the  Ctiica- 
chas,  21st  Februarr,  1741.    Fol.  h9.  1}  p. 

Bxtract  from  a  letter  from  Pdre  de  la  Biohardidre  to  Pdre  St.  rt 
(sic)  on  quarrels  among  the  Indiaon  at  Detroit    FoL  90.  1  p. 

Speeches  of  M«  de  Beauharnois  to  the  Ottawas,  &c.,  of  Detroit. 
Fol.  91.  2  pp. 

The  same.  To  Iroquois  of  SautSt.  Louis,  and  Lake  of  Two  Moun- 
tains.    Fol.  93.  3|  p. 

The  same.    Ottawas  of  Miohiliimakinac.    FoL  95.  2^  pp[ 

Letter  of  Le  CheTalier  de  Beauharnois  to  his  uncle,  the  Marquis 
de  Beauharnois.  Bespeoting  the  Indians  of  the  upper  country.  Fot 
97.  2}  pp. 

Speech  of  Chevalier  de  Beauharnois  to  the  Hurons.  Fol.  99.  i|>p. 

Speeches  of  various  Indian  nations  aid  replies  of  the  Marquis  de 
Beauharnois.    Fols.  100  to  117.    ^9  pages,  say  15  pp. 

De  Beauharnois  to  Minister.  Chioachas.  Fol.  119.  1|  page, 
say,  1  p. 

The  same  to  the  same.  As  to  the  Hurons  of  Detroit,  who  wanted 
to  emigrate.    Fol.  121.    6  pages,  say  4  pp. 

Bxtraoi  from  letter  of  Fire  de  la  BiohardiAre  to  PAre  Jannay,  on 
same  subject.    FoL  124  (verso).  2  pp. 

Do  Baauharnoia  to  Minisler.  As  to  oertain  difioulUee  in  his 
private  BShitn  in  Franoe*    F6I.  126*  2  pp. 


oxliz 


1741 

September  17.      BeaDhafDois.      As  to  traosfer    of  the  ChaSaDons   to    Detroit 
Qacbec  and  of  the  Hurons  to  the    vicinity    of    Montreal.     FoU    128. 

2  pp. 

Memo.      Difficulties  between  the  Hurons  of  Detroit  and  the 

Ottawas,  PoutSatamis,  Saotenz  and    Missispsga^B,  of  that   post, 

from  ]2th  August,  1738,  to  12th  June,  1741 .     Fol.  130.        15^  pp. 

September  SI,      De  Beauharnois  to  Minister.    Charges  against  the  Indians  of  Saut 

QMbee.         St  Loois.   Fol.  138.  8  pp. 

Memorial  veepecting  the  mission  to  the  Iroquois  of  Saat  St.  Louis* 

J«iiel4.         ^^*-  ^^-  "^PP- 

^  Instructions  to  Chevalier  do  Beauharnois,  captain  of  a  company 

of  troops  of  that  country  detached  to  go  to  the  Hurons  of  Detroit 

and  to  accompany  the  Indians  of  Saut  St  Louis  and  Lake  of  Twa 

Mountains.    FoL  147  1|  p. 

June  la.  Speech  of  Marquis  de  Beauharnois  to  Hurons  of  Detroit    Secret 

Council.  Fol.  149.  8  pp. 

Jmie  14,  Copy  of  letter,  de  Beauharnois  to  Pdre  de  la  Bichardidre,  mission- 

ary at  Detroit.   Fol.  161.  3|pp. 

Speeches  of  Indians  of  Saut  St  Louis  to  de  Beauharnois,  with  two 
replies  by  latter*    Fols.  156  to  162.    12  pa^e^,  say  ^^JPP* 

Bep^beraa,      Pe  Beauharnois  to  l^inister.    Asking  an  increase  of  pay  for  Sieur 

Quebec  ^^  g^  Gastin.    Measures  to  be  adopted  against  foreign  trade.    Fol. 

September  as.  ^^2,1   ^  P^^'  ^^  ^  m.      ,        «•        o   J  P?* 

Quebeo.  -"^^  same.    Bzcess  of  paper  money.    The  late  Sieur  Ouillemln 

and  his  vacant  office  as  member  of  Council.     Application  for  hair 

pay  for  Sieur  no  Chdvremont  and  a  commission  as  second  ensign  in 

BAntembArU.  •^rpeotaucy  for  Sieur  de  Bepentigny.   Fol.  16e.  4  pages,  say    2  pp. 

Qa^r  The  same.    Congte  and  gratuities.  Fol.  171.  4  pages,  say    2  pp. 

The  same.   Hostilities  among  the  Sioux,  Sauieux,  Illinois,  Sakis, 

and  Fox  Indians.     Other  news  as  to  the  Indians  of  the  west  and 

south.  Fol.  174.    14  pa^es,  say  ,  7  pp. 

September  26*     The  sama    Sieur  Dubuisson  is  deeply  grateful  for  the  Minister^a 

Quebec.         goodness.  ^De  la  Yerendrye  sets  out  to  continue  his  explorations ; 

news  sent  by  him.    Yoyageurs  in  the  upper  country.    Assistance 

for  Lanouillier.    FoL  182.    8^  pages,  say  4  pp. 

September  80,     The  same.    Betum  of  his  nephew  from  Detroit  with  three  Huron 

Quebec.  cbieb.    Fol.  187.  J  p. 

October  1.  The  same.     Advancement  and   decoration  of  officers.    Details 

Q^>^1>^  respecting  several  of  them.    Fol.  189.    5}  pages,  say  2|  pp. 

Octobers,  The  same.     The  Indians  of  Michiilimakinac  are.  about  to  settle 

Quebec.  on   the    Grand  Biver.    News  sent  by  Sienrs  de  Blainville   and 

Celoron«    FoL  201.    4^  pages,  say  2^  pp» 

October  6.  The  same.    The  Nontagute,  €k>yagouins,  Oneyonts  and  Tachikar- 

Qoebec  orains  have  come  down  to  Montreal.    They  are  well  disposed.    Fol. 

204.    1|  page,  say  1  p. 

October  7.         The  same.    The  Sonnontouans  have  not  been  able  to  come,  owing 

Qaebec.  to  famine.    Fol.  206.  IJp. 

October  8.  The  same.    The  Hurons  of  Detroit  have  left  it  to  him  to  decide 

Quebec  their  fate.    Fol.  208.    1}  pa^e,  say  1  p. 

May  27,  The  failure  of  de  Bienville's  expedition  against  the  Chicachas 

TbncAToif.      has  had  a  disturbing  effect  on  the  settled  Indians.    Fol.  214.       i  p. 

April  16.  List  of  voyageurs  who  were  in  the  five  boats  destroyed  by  the 

Chicachas.    Fol.  216.  1  p. 

October  13,        De  Beauharnois  to  Minister.     Bespecting  application  for  a  ffra- 

Quebec         tuity  by  Sieur  de  Lafontaine.    Fol.  217.  tP- 

Septembers,      CJopy  of  letter  from  M.  Celoron,  Commandant,  to  M.  de  Beauhar- 

IfichiUlma-    nois  giving  news  of  the  poet  of  Michiilimakinac.    Fol.  221.    1} 


ol 


1741. 


October  25, 
Quebec. 

October  30. 
Qaebec 

October  80, 
Quebec 
October  31, 
Qoebec. 

KoTember  1, 
<)iiebeo. 


KoTcmber  2, 
laebec 

KoTcmber  2, 
Qaebec 

NoTember  4, 
Qaebec 

KoTember  6. 
Qaebec 

NoTember  12, 
Qaebec 

Jalya 
Qaebec 


September  7, 
Qaebec 

October  1, 
Qaebec 
October  2, 
Qaebec 

October  2, 
Qaebec 

October  2, 

Qaebec 


October  3, 


M«  de  Beanharnois.  Soldiers  flogged  for  having  over-oharged 
billets;  one  of  them  escaped,  aided  by  his  comrades.  FoL  222.  3 
pages,  say  2  pp. 

The  same.  Application  for  a  gratni^  by  Siear  de  Lantagnao,  one 
of  whose  daughters  wished  to  be^me  a  nan.    Fol.  228.  i  p. 

The  same.  List  of  proposed  promotions  among  the  troops.  Fol. 
23 1 .    4  pa^es,  say  3  pp. 

De  Beauharnois.    Asks  for  munitions  of  war.    Fol.  235.  ^  p. 

The  same.  Strongly  recommends  Sieur  Benoist,  junior,  aa 
sui^eon,  to  succeed  his  father.    Foi.  236.    2  pages,  say  1  p. 

The  same.     Applications  for  promotion,  &o.    FoL  238.    4  pages. 


sa* 


The  same.  As  to  Detroit.  Product  of  trading  licenses,  &c.  FcA. 
241.     2  pages,  say  ^i  P- 

The  same^  Sieur  Marin  asks  leave  to  go  to  France.  Becommenda 
his  son  for  an  ensignoy  in  reversion.     Fol.  243.  |  p. 

The  same.  A  woman  belongin^^  t6  the  Saut  stabbed  by  an  Indian 
from  the  lake.    The  murderer  banished.    Fol.  244  1  p. 

The  same.  Wandering  Algonquins  and  Nipissingnes  ask  to  be 
allowed  to  settle  at  Lake  of  Two  Mountains.    Fol.  247.  li^  p. 

The  same.  Duplicity  of  P.  de  Ja  Biohardidre  as  to  the  afEiedr  ot  the 
Hurons.     Fol.  249.    2  pa^es,  say    *  1^  p. 

Trading  licenses  granted  in  1741.    Fol.  251 .   4}  pages,  say  2^  pp« 

M.  Hocquart  to  Minister.  As  to  declaration  maide  by  Michel 
Tresny,  captain  of  the  vessel  <<Th£rdse  "  giving  detaik  as  to  in- 
sults offered  him  by  an  English  captain.    Fois.  258  to  263.       5  pp. 

The  same.  Arrival  of  £ng's  ship  and  of  the  Bishop  of  Quebeo. 
Harvest  commenced.  It  will  be  abundant  and  of  good  quality 
Fol.  304.  1  p] 

The  same.    Cutting  of  timber.    Fol.  309.  1  p[ 

The  same.  Building  timber.  Carpenters  at  Quebec.  The  King^a 
ship  must  soon  bring  the  crew  of  the  store  ship  **  Le  Canada ;"  bar 
destination.    Fol.  3  lO.     15  pages,  say  7^^  pp. 

The  same.  List  of  sea^going  vessels  built  in  Canada  in  1741. 
Fol.  323.  ip. 

The  same.  Aeks  for  a  surgeon  and  a  baker.  Sieur  Duplessia 
Fabert  ha^  been  recalled  from  the  command  of  Fort  St  FrM^riok 
and  M.  de  Contrecoeur  succeeds  him.  The  good  of  the  service  requirea. 
tibiat  there  should  be  no  other  women  in  the  forts  but  those  absolutely 
necessary.  Certain  posts  but  little  sought  after  by  the  officers; 
remedy  for  this.    Fort  Chambly.    FoL  324.    7|  pa^es,  say      3}  p. 

The  same.  Measures  adopted  to  secure  peace  with  the  Chicachaa 
not  successful.  Has  no  news  from  Louisiana.  Ashes  and  resin. 
Defective  flax  culture.  Want*  of  cordage.  Gratuity  to  Sieur  De 
fioisclerc.    Opening  roads.    FoL  329.    9|  pages,  say  4}  p. 


End  07  YoL.'  75  of  <<  Corrbspondanoi  GiNf  RiU.1." 


di 


(NOTE  A,) 

(From  Archives:  "  Secret  and  MiscelUmeaus  Papers,  1756.1761,"  Page  74.) 

Samuel  Waldo  to  thi  Sight  Hon.  William  Pitt. 

Shoald  it  be  the  determination  of  the  Govern  men  t  that  a  farther  attempt  be  made 
for  the  ledaotion  of  Loaisboarg,  the  following  intimations  are  hambi/  offered,  and 
the  plans  herewith  presented  :  «- 

The  best  time  ior  prosecating  an  expedition  against  Oape  Breton,  will  be  by 
landing  thereon  aboac  the  latcer  end  of  April,  or  beginning  of  May,  the  ooast  bein^ 
then  clear  of  ioe,  the  weather  then  good  and  daily  growing  better,  and  no  annoyance 
then  arising  from  Foggs. 

Gabarns  Bay,  being  of  considerable  extent,  affords  good  and  safe  anchorage  for 
flhips  of  any  burthen,  and  sufficient  conveniencys  for  landing  Troops,  Artillery,  &o^ 
and  for  watering  a  Fleet,  the  French  had  no  Fortifications  or  Batterys  there  in  174&» 
if  any  are  since  erected  they  will  be  of  little  Impediment  to  the  landing  Troops,  if 
covor'd  by  a  ship  or  two  of  war ;  from  hence  the  approach  to  the  Town  is  easy.  The 
Transportation  of  Cannon  and  Mortars,  thro*  some  Morasses  and  hilly  grounds,  is, 
by  well-koawn  experience,  practicable  by  men  osed  to  the  bawling  heavy  Bodys 
thro'  such  like  bad  ground,  which  will  require  large  and  long  sleds  to  be  made  oa 
tho  spot,  square  Fir  timber  to  be  carry'd  from  New  England  for  the  purpose,  and  some 
few  people  from  thence  to  direct  and  assist  in  the  management  of  this  affair,  and  ia 
the  pro\^iding  H^imess  and  large  Hopes  for  the  men  bawling  the  same,  as  it  can't  be 
effected  by  cattle. 

The  most  advantageous,  if  not  only  situation,  for  Battery's  of  Cannon  and  Moiv 
tars  for  reducing  Louisbourg.  may  be  found  within  200  or  at  most  300  paces  of  the 
-Glacis,  on  the  W34t  end  of  tbe  Town,  one  Battery  of  Cannon  will  be  serviceable  oa 
the  high  Land  lying  North- West  of  the  Citadel  ab3ut  200  Bods  or  1100  paces,  and 
4inother  small  Battery  at  the  Distance  of  about  160  Bods  l^orth-East  thereof,  being  23D 
Bods  from  the  contre  of  the  Town  for  cannonading  the  same  and  the  Citadel,  these 
two  Battery's  will  make  a  cross  Fire  thro'  the  Town,  distress  the  Inhabitants  and 
necessitate  their  Bdception  into  theOazematts  ;  and  the  soldiery  will  thereby  be  more 
exposed  than  otherwise ;  while  the  first  mentioned  Battery  will  be  employed  ia 
making  Breaches  and  a  Bombardment  The  Encampment  of  the  main  Body  of  the  army 
may,  with  the  greatest  convenience  to  it,  be  made  at  fresh  Water  Brook,  marked  in 
the  largest  of  the  plans  A,  tho'  for  the  security  of  the  ad^aiced  work^,  its  appre- 
hended there  may  be  a  necessity  of  the  Main  Body  bein^^maoh  nearer,  and  suicable 
Oround,  marked  B,  within  a  Mile  South- West  of  theCitaijl  m^y  be  found  for  it^ 
<K>ver'd  by  a  rising  Ground,  from  the  cannon  of  the  Town. 

If  on  arrival  of  the  Troops  at  Cape  Breton  there  should  be  found  any  French 
^hips  of  war  in  the  North- West  Harbour  of  Louisbourg,  that  might  impede  the 
Approaches  against  the  Town,  a  sunk  Battery  may  be  first  made,  at  the  distance  of 
About  80  or  90  Rods  West  from  the  west  gate  of  the  Town,  and  about  the  same  distance 
from  the  water  side,  in  a  very  comodious  situation  for  annoying  if  not  intirely 
destroying  such  ships  of  war ,  in  carrying  on  this  work  the  pipneers  need  not  m 
exposed  to  the  Eoemys  Cannon,  either  &om  the  ships  or  Town,  to  this  proposed 
Battery  marked  C,  no  ship  can  approach  nearer  than  half  a  mile,  and  not  more  thaa 
three  ships  in  a  line  can  bring  their  Guns  to  bear  against  any  part  of  it^  should  not 
this  Battery  be  effectual  to  the  Destruction  of  all  the  ships  tnat  may  anchor  in  the 
North- West  Harbour  (the  British  Forces  being  Master  of  tne  Field)  other  convenient 
places  may  be  found  for  erecting  Batteries  for  this  purpose,  in  particular  that  before 
mention'd  on  the  plan  D,  being  about  200  rod  N.-W.  of  the  Citadel,  or  that  marked 
B,  being  about  280  Bods  from  the  centre  of  the  Town. 


olii 


Should  a  French  Fleet,  and  a  farther  Number  of  Troops  arrive  at  LoaiBboiirg, 
before  His  Majesty's  ships  and  the  land  Forces,  a  saffioient  Number  of  men,  may  on 
reasonable  notice  of  encouragement  be  raised  in  America  for  this  expedition.  Should 
the  whole  number  of  French  sailors  do  Duty  ashore,  its  to  be  hoped  we  may  have  a 
Buperiority  in  the  Field,  in  which  case,  the  larger  Number  of  French  ships  of  war  (ours 
being  equal  to  them  and  keeping  the  sea)  the  greater  will  be  the  advantage,  by 
havinfi^  so  good  an  opportunity  of  shortening  the  war. 

lx>  expedite  the  Keduotion  of  Cape  Breton,  it  will  be  very  necessary  to  obtain 
possession  of  the  Light  Souse  point,  near  the  extremity  of  which  its  said  the  French 
Aave  erected  a  Battery  at  or  near  a  place,  marked  in  the  plan  F,  which  is  open  to  the 
landward,  the  possessing  this  port  and  erecting  there  a  Battery,  is  of  the  greatest  con- 
aequence,  and  deserves  a  considerable  Force  to  support  it ;  its  therefore  proposed  that, 
ahould  there  be  no  French  ships  of  war  in  the  Harbour,  at  least  1,000  Men  weU 
appointed  be  destin'd  for  this  service,  and  detained  at  Gabarus  Bay,  till  Louisbourg 
is  invested,  and  then  proceed,  with  a  suitable  train,  under  convoy  of  some  of  the 
small  Vessels  of  war,  either  to  Great  or  Little  Lorembec,  which  are  distant  from  the 
Light  House  E.  N.  E.,  not  exceeding  6  Miles,  in  these  Bivers  marked  in  the  small 

K'  in  G  and  H  or  at  the  entrance  thereof  ships  of  200  to  300  Tuns  may  anchor, 
ese  Troops  should  with  all  expedition  march  from  thence,  with  some  Field  pieces 
for  the  Light  House  point,  where  finding  the  Bnemy  have  not  quitted  this  Hold,  they 
may  probably  by  Favor  of  the  adjoining  Hills,  especially  that,  on  which  the  Light 
House  stands,  dislodge  them,  by  their  musketry  and  field  pieces,  if  not  the  necessary 
Artillery,  may  be  transported  from  Lorembec,  thro^  clear  and  open  ground, 
marked  in  the  same  plan  1,  to  the  Light  House  Point,  but  should  the  Enemy  have 
deserted  that  Battery,  the  Artillery  may  be  transported  in  Boats  or  a  small  sloop  to 
a  little  Bay  or  Cove  marked  on  both  plans  K  lying  about  400  paces,  fVom  the  spot, 
that  will  be  found  convenient  for  erecting  a  Battery  on,  in  this  little  Bay,  the  New 
Ingland  cannon  were  landed  during  the  siege  in  1745. 

After  gaining  possession  of  the  Light  Souse  point,  and  transportirg  the  Gannon 
thither,  should  the  Enemy  have  rendered  theirs  unserviceable,  a  Batterv  may  be  verr 
soon  completed,  that  will  enfilade  the  whole  platform  of  the  Island  Battery,  which 
platform  is  situate  about  3  points  more  to  the  westward  than  is  laid  down  in  the 
larger  plan,  from  this  Battery  two  Cannons  only  can  annoy  the  propoeed  works, 
those  two,  that  in  the  year  last  mentioned,  were  employ'd  for  this  purpose  were 
soon  silenced,  oweing  hereto  the  exposed  situation  of  the  platform,  and  the  great 
success  from  the  Bombs,  a  Capitulation  was  made  within  48  hours  after  the  Bombard- 
ment of  the  Island  commenced  :  But  as  att  all  events  the  Island  Battery  should  on  an 
attempt  against  Louisbourg,  be  as  early  as  possible  reduced,  some  farther  Methods 
may  be  taken,  that  may  contribute  thereto;  its  therefore  proposed  that  a  Bomb  ship 
or  two  nay  be  employ'd  under  cover  of  the  Green  Island,  in  the  situation  marked  in 
the  large  plan  L  and  M  which  are  distant  about  half  a  Mile  from  the  Island  Batteiy ; 
and  should  the  platform  of  the  said  Battery  be  barricaded  or  any  ways  secured 
against  the  Cannon  of  the  Li^ht  House  Battery  it  may  be  greatly  anno}r*d  by  a  ship 
of  the  Line  lying  under  the  last  mentioned  Cover  marked  M,  and  assisting  in  the 
Pemolition  of  the  Barracks  and  Magazine,  or  if  it  be  found  needful!  a  Batteiy  both  of 
Cannon  and  Mortars  may  be  erected  on  the  Green  Island,  by  some  one  or  other  of 
these  means,  its  not  supposed  the  Island  Battery  can  be  long  tenable ;  But  sh  ould 
anything  further  be  necessary  towards  the  Bedoction  thereof,  it  may  infallibly  be 
efiected  by  another  ship  or  two  of  the  Line,  taking  Birth  in  4  fathom  water  at  the 
North  Easterly  end  of  said  Island,  in  or  near  the  situation  marked  (4)  where  no  more 
than  the  two  Cannon  afore  mentioned,  can  give  the  least  Interruption,  as  the  ship 
or  ships  will  be  cover'd  from  any  Cannon  of  the  Town. 

By  reducing  the  Islajid  Battery,  and  continuing  that  proposed  on  the  Light 
House  point,  the  whole  Harbour  will  be  under  Command,  but  on  the  former  onl7 
much  Time  and  Blood  may  be  saved,  as  Louisbourg  will  be  utterly  disabled,  from 
making  an  effectual  Defence. 

Possibly  it  may  be  objected,  that  it  will  be  very  DifBoult,  if  not  impracticable  to 
•  reot  a  Battery  on  the  Light  House  point,  should  any  Ships  of  War  be  in  the  Har^ 


4 


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l>oar  of  Louisboarg,  to  this  it  may  be  answer'd,  that  its  probable  no  sach  ships,  will 
at  the  time  afore  proposed  be  there,  bat  should  there  be  any  they  can't  poi^iibly 
obstrnotthe  works  without  going  to  the  Harbourfl  mouth  and  being  exposed  to  the 
British  ships,  but  this  can't  happen,  if  His  Majesty's  Troops  are  as  formidable  as  hath 
been  proposcKl. 

n  can't  reasonably  be  supposed  that  Louisbourg,  by  efifectual  measures  being; 
taken,  can  hold  out  above  14  days  after  being  invested,  but  should  the  Siege  con- 
tinue a  Month  it  will  afterwards  be  the  very  best  season  in  the  year,  for  an  Attempt 
upon  Quebec,  in  which,  with  g3od  Pilots,  and  a  sufficient  Force  by  sea,  and  one  that 
can  be  depended  on  to  join  in  Aid  by  Land,  the  wished  for  success  may  be  expected. 

f  th  November,  1757. 

Endorsed  : — To  the  Right  Honbli  William  Pitt,  Esqr. 

One  of  His  Majesty's  priocipal  Secretary  of  State.    Ac    Ac    Ac 

Scheme  for  taking  Louisbourg  by  Brigadier  Waldo  with  two  plans. 


* 


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(NOTE  B.) 
(^From  Archives :  Papers  relaiirg  to  the  Stirling  Peerage,  page  110.) 

NOYA  BCOTIA. 

1621.  Sir  William  Alexander  obtains  a  Patent  to  hold  under  the  Crown  of 
Scotland. 

1630.  Sella  the  same  to  Claude  de  la  Tour  a  Frenchman. 

1631.  Lewis  13th  gave  the  GoTernment  of  Nova  Scotia  to  Charles  de  St.  Eotina 
CKeiir  de  la  Tear* 

1651.  On  the  death  of  Lewis  13th,  his  6on  Lewis  14th  heini?  informed  of  the 
FroKress  and  Improvements  made  in  Accadia  by  the  Sienr  de  la  Tonr,  confirms  him 
in  the  Post  of  Governor  and  Lieutenant  General,  and  in  the  Property  of  the  Lands 
before  granted  to  hinu  (The  two  entries  (1631  and  1651)  are  in  the  original  at  the 
end  of  the  document.    They  are  here  pot  in  their  proper  order.) 

1654.  Cromwell  took  Fospession  and  Charles  de  Sienr  Estina,  son  and  heir  of 
Claude  de  la  Tour  coming  to  England  and  making  out  his  claim  under  Sir  William 
Alexander,  then  Earl  of  Sterling,  and  the  Crown  of  Scotland,  Cromwell  allowed  it 

1656.  Sept.  20th.  Charles  de  St.  Efitina  sold  it  to  Sir  Thomas  Temple  and 
William  Crown  they  divide  the  same,  Temple  has  the  lands  from  Penobscott  east- 
ward BO  far  as  the  £iver  St.  Lawrence. 

1662.  Sir  Thomas  Temple  makirg  out  his  title  obtains  a  PatentfortheGovem* 
ment  during  Lifie.  also  the  sole  moriofoiy  of  the  Trade  arid  Fishery  for  the  like  Term, 
the  said  Tract  of  Land  to  run  100  Leagues  within  Land 

1670.  Sir  Thomas  Temple  (^urrendexed  the  same  on  or  about  the  3rd  August 
to  the  French  by  viitue  of  the  Treaty  of  Breda  in  1667,  and  express  orders  from  the 
Earl  of  Arlington  then  Secretary  of  State  (at  which  Time  there  was  stipulated  to  be 
paid  to  the  said  Sir  Thomas  in  Eeccmpense  of  his  Disbursements,  &c.,  the  sum  of 
£16,200  sterling)  which  orders  he  for  some  time  refused  to  obey,  but  finally  oomply'd 
tho'  never  convey'd  his  light  to  the  eame  nor  received  the  said  money  so  stipulated 
or  any  Part  thereof. 

1674.  Sir  Thomas  Temple  d j  es  and  by  his  last  will  devises  the  aforesaid  Land 
to  John  Nelson,  Esq.,  his  nephew. 

N.B. — All  the  above  appears  by  the  Records  of  the  Board  of  Trade. 

1690.  April  28th.  Sir  William  Phipps,  by  order  of  the  Government  of  Maa- 
sachusetts  Bay  having  set  forward  an  expedition  for  thet  reduction  of  this  country^ 
aocceeds  therein,  sends  away  the  French  Garrison,  administers  the  oath  of  Alle- 
giance to  as  many  of  the  French  as  stay  behind,  appoints  a  Governor  over  the  same, 
and  returns  to  New  England  the  30tli  of  May  following.  The  Boglish  keep  Posses- 
fiion  of  it  till  1697. 

1697.  By  the  Treaty  of  Byswick  it  was  restored  to  the  French. 

1710.  The  said  land  was  taken  from  the  French  by  her  late  Majesty  Queen  Ann's 
forces  from  Great  Britain,  joyned  with  a  large  number  of  Troops  from  New  England 
under  the  command  of  General  Nicholson, 

1712.  The  said  land  was  by  the  Treaty  of  Utrecht  yielded  up  to  Great  Britoin. 

1730.  John  Nelson,  Esq.,  sells  the  whole  to  Samuel  Waldo,  of  Boston,  in  New 
Xngland. 

N.  B.— On  a  Dispute  with  the  Crown  about  a  title  fof  lands)  parallel  to  tho 
above,  the  Crown  after  receiving  the  Report  of  the  King's  Attorney  and  Solicitor 
General  in  the  year  1731,  confirm  the  same  in  1732  to  the  claimers.  The  within 
mentioned  Samuel  Waldo  is  now  in  London,  and  is  desirous  of  bringing  forward 
jMttlements  on  the  said  Land,  when  by  a  ttiong  and  useful  colony  may  be  establisht 


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tbere,  and  serve  as  a  curb  to  the  growiog  power  of  the  French  in  that  Part  of  the 
World  to  which  end  he  proposeth, 

1.  That  his  Majesty  may  gracioosly  please  to  grant  him  a  confirmation  of  l£r. 
Nelson's  riffht  f  which  appears  by  the  Beoords  of  the  Board  of  Trade)  to  that  part  of 
the  aforesaid  Tract  of  I^nd  lying  between  the  Biver  St  Gtoix  and  St  Lawrence,  and 
from  the  entrance  of  said  Bivers  to  ran  back  into  the  country  100  Leagues,  reserving 
mad  confirming  the  l^nact  of  Land  granted  to  Colonel  Hart  and  his  asiociates  by  His 
Hajesty  in  the  year  1933,  and  all  other  grants  that  the  conditions  thereof  has  been 
complv'd  with. 

That  his  Majesty  be  pleas'd  to  establish  a  civil  Government  in  the  said  coantry, 
snd  continue  tiie  Forces  now  there,  being  one  Begiment,  which  are  G^arrison'd  at 
Annapolis  Boyall  and  Cancean,  or  such  Independant  Companys  for  a  few  years  yet 
to  come,  as  his  Majesty  shall  see  meet. 

The  said  Samuel  Waldo  in  consideration  of  the  Premises  proposeth  on  his  part, 

1.  To  begin  upon  the  Immediate  settlement  of  the  said  Tract  of  Land  by  a  con- 
nderable  number  of  Familys  from  Switzerlacd,  the  Palatinate  and  other  parts 
adjacent  where  he  has  now  some  contracts  depending  for  a  larsre  number  of  Family 
who  are  to  settle  on  some  Lands  next  adjoining  Nova  Scotia,  which  will  render  this 
settlement  the  more  easv  and  secure,  the  first  settlement  to  be  made  on  or  near  St. 
Mary's  Bay,  which  is  the  nearest  good  Land  to  the  Foit  of  Annapolis  Boyall,  by 
which  the  lEaid  settlements  &  the  Garrison,  in  case  of  any  Bmergency  may  be 

mutually  serviceable  to  each  other. 

2.  To  pay  his  Majesty  towards  the  support  of  the  Government  of  the  said  Pro- 
vince, and  as  an  addition  to  the  Bevenue  an  ar  knowledgment  or  Quit  Bent  of  one 
ahilling  for  each  and  every  hundred  acres  of  Land  contained  within  the  Llmitts 
aforesaid  p.  annum  for  ever,  the  said  Quitrent  to  become  payable  in  Ten  years  after 
taldnff  up  any  of  the  said  Lands,  on  such  part  thereof  only  as  shall  from  Time  to 

Time  be  so  taken  up. 

3.  To  settle  the  number  of  Two  Thousand  Families  at  the  least,  within  the  term 
of  ten  years,  from  the  date  of  the  confirmation  &  establishment  of  a  Civil  Govern- 
ment (war  excepted),  and  that  without  putting  the  Crown  to  any  expence  more  than 
as  before  mentioned,  which  is  an  expence  it  has  been  at  for  above  28  years  past,  and 
without  having  effected  the  settlement  of  Ten  Families  on  the  whole  Tract  of  Land. 

4.  To  mark  and  lay  cut  for  his  Majesty's  use,  as  a  Morsery  of  White  Pine  Trees^ 
lor  ever  for  the  service  of  the  Boyall  Navy — Two  Hundred  Thousand  Acres  of  Land 
in  one  or  more  Bodies  where  the  same  may  be  found  most  abounding  with  such 
!I!^ee8  and  lying  as  near  as  possible  to  the  Sea  or  near  some  Navigable  Bivers. 

This  Settlement  or  any  other  good  one  on  the  Sea  Coast  of  this  Colony,  when 
completed,  will  ascertain  the  Northern  &  EaBtem  Limits  of  His  Majesty's  Domin- 
ions or  the  Continent  of  North  America,  and  effectually  secure  the  same  from  falling 
into  the  hands  of  the  French,  there  being  now  on  the  said  Tract  of  Land  at  Menis 
Chefctcia  &  Sfccanccta  upwards  of  One  Thousand  Five  Hundred  Families  of  that 
nation,  who,  after  many  reftifals,  were  endnccd  to  swear  Allegiance  to  his  Majes]^,. 
their  fiimness  to  whcm,  there  is  a  good  reason  to  doubt,  so  that  in  a  ease  of  war  with 
France,  that  nation,  by  means  of  those  people  with  the  assistance  of  their  neighbour- 
ing Indians  and  Cape  Breton,  may  once  more  become  Mastern  cf  Xhh  large  Province, 
to  the  great  annoTance  of  all  his  Majesty's  Northern  Colciies,  and  in  case  of  the 
settlement  of  this  Trr  ct  of  Land,  the  aforesaid  Island  of  Cape  Breton,  which  lies  near 
to  and  within  sight  of  a  Part  of  the  said  Tract,  may  in  case  of  a  war  be  the  more 
easily  reduced,  and  aft et wards  supported  by  his  Majesty  without  which  it  will  be  a 
scourge  to  all  our  Northern  Colonies,  &  may  entirely  destroy  our  Fishery  both  on 
the  (£asts  of  New  England  and  Newfoundland. 

This  Country  lies  in  a  good  and  healthy  climate,  it  being  in  the  same  Latitude  with 
old  France,  it  is  enriched  with  a  very  good  soil,  and  abounds  in  fine  Navigable  Bivers, 
fliU  of  Fish  of  various  kinds  as  well  as  the  Sea  Coasts,  and  may  soon  become  a  con- 
siderable and  beneficiajl  Colony  with  his  Majesty's  Favour  &  support  as  before' 
mentioned. 


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It  may  soon  become  of  great  service  to  the  Kingdom  of  Great  Britain  in  taking 
off  many  of  its  Ifanafaotares  in  Exchange  lor  Hemp,  Flax,  Masts,  Iron  &  all  other 
Navall  Storey  which  this  Country  is  very  capable  of  producing,  As  well  Farrs,  Fish, 
Oyl  &  Whalebone,  besides  famishing  the  Sagar  C  >iooys  wiih  Provisions,  Boards^ 
Staves  &  other  Necessarys.  It  will  add  to  the  Revenue  by  the  Quitrents  aboat 
Twenty  Thousand  Poands  Sterling,  pr.  annum ;  and  add  to  the  Honour  of  the  Grown 
in  extending  and  securing  its  Dominions  &  the  Trade  and  Fishery  of  the  Nation, 
^nlargeing  its  number  of  sabjects,  by  the  Addition  of  Foreign  Protestants  from  ^e 
Pidatiiiate,Switserland,  &o.,  and  securing  its  Northern  Oolonys  and  Li  mitts  and  that 
too  with  little  if  any  expense  to  the  Crown. 

It  is  to  be  hoped,  therefore,  that  this  fine  Country  will  no  longer  lie  unimproved 
and  neglected,  especially  as  the  French  in  that  neighbourhood  are  doing  everything 
that  is  possible  to  extend  their  Dominions  &  settlements,  &  have  begun  to  make 
encroachments  on  the  Bnglish  rights  in  the  We?<tern  Parts  of  the  Province  of  the 
Hassachussetts  Bay,  and  in  the  Northern  Parts  of  Nova  Scotia,  as  they  have  long  done 
on  the  Fishing  Ground  of  Nova  Scotia  and  Newfoundland,  much  to  the  prejudice  of 
the  British  Trade.  Such  a  colony  as  is  here  proposed  to  be  erected  in  Nova  Scotia, 
joyned  with  the  other  Northern  Provinces,  may,  with  the  assistance  of  Great  Britain, 
be  able  to  curb  the  growinir  Power  of  the  French  in  Canada  or  Nova  France,  and 
finally  be  a  means  for  the  King  of  Great  Britain  to  acquire  and  hold  the  sole  Saver- 
^igntj  of  all  North  America. 


NOTE  C. 


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NOTE  a 

(Z^Vom  Archives,  Series  B^  Volume  26,  page  1,) 

[OIBS  cu  JoQroal  eommaire  da  Toy&ge  de  Jacques  Bepeotiray  Lenrdeur  de  Baint 
pierre  Chevalier  de  L'ordre  Sojal  et  Ifilitaire  de  Si  Xouis  Capitaine  d'one 
Compagnie  des  Tronpea  detacbees  de  la  Marine  en  Canada  charge  de  la  decou- 
verte  de  la  Mer  de  l/Ouebt.  * 

Xn  oonseqnance  des  ordres  de  Moisienr  le  marquis  de  Lajonqniere  chef  descadre^ 
Gouremenr  et  Lieutenant  General  en  la  Nouvelle  fracce ;  je  partis  de  Montreal  le 

1750.  pour  me  rendre  a  ma  destination  de  la  descouverte  de  la  mer 
deli'ouest. 

Ma  Bcute  feut  acf  fe  heureuse  depuis  men  depart  de  Montreal  jusqu'a  Missilima- 
Una,  on  j'arriTA  le  •    Je  ne  eache  point  avoir  d'observations 

A  iaire  pur  cette  Boute  ^tant  g^n^ralement  connue. 

Je  ne  E^jourr^  a  Missilimakina  que  poor  donner  le  Temps  k  mes  Engages  de  se 
rafraichir,  ou  pour  mienx  dire  prendre  des  forces.    J'en  partis  le 
e(  me  rendis  sans  aucun  Evenement  facbeuz  au  Lao  de  la  plnye  le 

CTeibt  la  ]e  premier  Etablippement  des  postes  de  TOuest.  Je  dois  remarquer  que 
cette  Boute  est  des  plus  difficiles,  et  qu'il  faut  une  pratique  bien  form^e  pour  en 
connaitre  les  CLemins  ;  quelques  mauvaiz  que  j'EuPse  liou  de  me  les  figurer  Je  ne 
jeus  qn'en  Stre  t^urpris.  i  1  y  ^  trente  bait  ponages.  Le  premier  est  de  quatre  Lieuee, 
€t  le  rooicdre  de  tons  les  autres  d'un  quart  de  Lieue. 

Le  Cbemin  qui  me  resloit  n'avait  rien  de  plus  prevonant,  on  m'assura  que  celu^ 
C|iie  j'avois  &  faire  £loit  Infiniment  plus  mauvaiz,  et  d'ailleurs  tres  Bisquaole.  En 
JBffet  J'ay  £u  le  temps  d'Epiouver  qu'a  cbf  que  Inslant  on  est  en  danger  de  perdre 
non  f  enlement  ees  vivres  et  ses  Effets.    Mais  mdme  la  vie. 

Des  mon  arrive  en  ce  premier  poBte  J'asBembl^  tons  les  Sauvages,  et  leur  fis 

fiandement  valoir  la  bont^  que  le  Boy  mon  maitre  ^  de  les  faire  visiter,  et  pourvoir 
e  tons  leur  besoins,  Je  me  renferm^  k  oet  Egard  k  co  qui  mest  present  par  mon 
Iralruction.  Je  feus  tres  bieri  Bcyo,  et  a  en  juger  pur  rEzterieur  de  ces  sauvageSi 
lis  ^toient  des  mieuz  dispoe^s  pour  les  frarcois.  Je  ne  tard£  cependant  pas  k  m  ap- 
percevoir  que  toutes  cesl9^atioDsMoient  ti^s  dereng^ep,  et  tres  Impertineates,  oequ'on 
IM  pent  attribuer  qu'a  la  trop  grande  molesee  qu'on  k  Eu  pour  Elles.  quelqties  presens 
[ii*on  leur  fasse,  Biles  ne  EO£t  point  Eatisfaites.    Elles  Epuiseroient  les  Magasins  da 


Je  temoign^  k  ces  Kations  combien  Monsieur  le  General  leur  pere  <toit  pein^  au 
Sujet  de  la  Guerre  qu'ils  ne  ceeBcient  de  faire  auz  Siouz  ;  que  s'ils  vouloient  luy 
donner  des  preuves  de  la  EoumiF^ion,  et  de  Tob^iBsance  qu'ils  doivent  k  un  bon  pere, 
il  faloit  qu'ils  dis-continuasBent  d'^ller  en  parly  sur  les  Sionz,  Sakis,  puants,  et 
Benards  qui  n'^toicnt  ];as  moini>  (hers  quo  kux  a  Onontio  ;  que  pour  conoilier  leurs 
Bspriis  leur  pere  avoit  delacb^  M  A5arin  cbes  les  Siouz,  et  autres  Nations  pour  les 
porter  Egalement  k  la  paiz,  et  la  plus  parfaite  union.  Je  leur  signiffi^  en  m6me  temps 
ce  la  part  de  leur  pere  que  sy  mal^ie  ees  deffeuFesils  peroistoient  a  faire  cette  Guerre, 
oomn  e  ils  avoient  deja  iait,  lis  le  motroient  dans  la  dure  necessity  de  les  priver  des 
Seocurs  que  les  fi-ancoiB  Jnticdu'Voient  cbes  Euz  avec  bien  de  peine,  et  a  Gros  fraiz. 
Je  l<rDr  ujcul^  qu'ils  ne  pouvoiera  pas  raisonabt  oubHer  combien  ^toit  afreuse  leur 
miatre  avant  qu'ils  Eussent  deh  francoip. 

Je  feus  d'abord  Fatisfait  do  la  Beronpe  de  plusieurs  do  ces  sauvaees,  Burlout  de 
deoz  oonsid^i^B  de  ce  poste.    Mais  le  defaut  de  subordination  parmy  Eux  me  donna 

*  n  a  £t6  tu6  a  I'aiTaiice  da  Baron  do  Diefkaa  En  1765.  Concmandt  Lea  Baayages. 


oUx 


NOTE  C. 
{From  Archives^  Series  B.  volume  26  page  1.) 

MxMOiE  or  Summary  Journal  of  the  expedilion  of  Jacques  Eepentigny  Legardeur  de 
Saint  Pierre,  Knight  of  the  Boyal  and  MiUtary  Order  of  Saint  LouiSj  Captain  of 
a  Company  of  the  Troops  detached  from  the  Marine  in  Canada^  charged  with  the 
Discovery  of  the  Western  Sea. 

In  coDsequence  of  the  orders  of  the  Marquis  de  Lajonqoidre,  Commodore,  Gov- 
ernor and  Lieotenant  General  in  New  France,  I  left  Montreal  the 
1750,  to  proceed  to  my  destination  for  the  discovery  of  the  Western  Sea. 

My  journey  was  fortunate  enough  from  the  time  of  leaving  Montreal  till  I  reached 
Michillimakinac,  where  I  arrived  on  the  I  do  not  think  that  any 

observations  need  be  made  on  this  road,  as  it  is  generally  known. 

I  remained  at  Michillimakinac  only  long  enough  to  let  my  people  refresh  them- 
selves, or  rather,  to  gain  strength.  I  left  Uiere  on  the  and 
reached  Bainy  Lake  without  aoything  unpleasant  occurring. 

This  is  the  first  of  the  western  posts.    I  should  remark  that  this  route  is  of  the 

most  difficult  nature ;  great  experience  is.  necessary  to  know  the  roads.    Bad  as  I 

had  imagined  them,  I  was  surprised  at  the  reality.    There  are  thirty-eight  carrying 

places ;  the  first  of  these  is  four  leagues,  and  the  least  of  all  the  others  is  a  quarter  of 

a  league. 

The  remainder  of  the  road  was  not  more  attractive  ;  on  the  contrary  1  was 
assured  it  was  infinitely  worse,  besides  being  dangerous.  In  fact,  I  bad  time  to  feel 
that  there  was  the  constant  risk  of  not  only  losing  goods  and  provisions  bat  even 
life  itsel£ 

On  my  arrival  at  this  first  post,  I  collected  all  the  Indians  and  extolled  the 
goodness  which  the  King,  my  master,  had  c>hown  in  sending  to  visit  them  and  in 
providing  for  all  their  wants.  In  this  respect  1  confined  myself  to  what  was  pres- 
cribed in  my  instructions.  I  was  very  well  received,  and  to  judge  by  appearances, 
these  Indians  were  in  the  best  disposition  towards  the  French.  It  was  not  long,  how- 
ever, till  I  noticed  that  all  these  natives  were  unsettled  and  very  impertinent,  which 
can  be  attributed  only  to  the  too  great  indulgence  with  which  they  have  been 
treated.  They  are  not  satisfied  whatever  presents  are  given  to  them.  They  would 
exhaust  the  King's  stores. 

1  testified  to  these  natives  Ihe  pain  the  General  felt  on  the  subject  of  the  war 
they  did  not  cease  to  wage  against  the  Sioux  ;  that  if  they  wished  to  give  proof  of 
the  submission  and  obedience  they  owed  to  a  good  father,  they  must  discontinue  going 
in  bands  against  the  Sioux,  Sakis,  Puants,  Eenards,  who  were  no  less  than  tht^y  to 
Onontio;  that  to  conciliate  their  minds,  their  father  had  sent  M.  Marin  among  the  Sioux, 
to  bring  them  also  to  peace  and  to  the  most  complete  union.  I  signified  to  them  at  the 
same  time,  on  behalf  of  their  father,  that  if,  in  spite  of  his  prohibition,  they  persisted 
in  carrying  on  this  war  as  they  had  already  done,  they  would  put  him  to  the  painful 
necessity  of  depriving  them  of  the  assistance  brought  among  them  by  the  French 
with  so  much  difficulty  and  at  so  great  an  ezpenf  e.  I  added,  that  they  could  not 
reasonably  forget  how  frightful  was  their  wretchedness  before  they  had  the  French 
among  them. 

I  was  at  first  satisfied  with  the  reply  of  several  of  these  Indians,  especially  of 
two  held  in  respect  at  tUs  post,  but  the  want  of  subordination  among  them,  gave  me 
l^ood  reason  not  to  trust  their  word  ;  the  result  only  too  fully  verified  this.  In  fact 
m  the  course  of  the  winter  of  1751,  they  determined  to  continoe  their  war  ;  it  was 
not  possible  for  me  to  dissuade  them,  on  account  of  the  great  distance  between  them 
imd  me.    I  was  then  at  the  Queen's  Post. 


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joflte  stijet  de  pas  me  fier  i  lear  parole,  rfivenement  ne  le  veriflfta  que  trop.  En 
Effet  dans  le  Coars  de  Thivert  1751,  ils  se  d^termioerent  k  ooDtioaer  lear  Gaerre; 
il  ne  me  feat  pas  possible  de  les  en  detoarner,  a  oaase  da  grand  Eloignement  qail  y 
avoit  d*Eaz  a  moy.    Jetois  dans  ce  temps  la  aa  fort  la  Beyne. 

L*[DC0D8lence  oh  a  mieox  dire  TBatetement  de  oos  Nations  Livr^es  a  lear 
Oaprice  ne  ceesditde  m'occaper  tres  serieasement  poor  troaver  qaelqae  Expedient 
Capable  de  les  rendre  fidel  et  jaloaz  de  lear  promeese.  C^  netoit  cependant  pas  la 
oe  qai  devoit  le  plas  m'affliger ;  Mais  bien  le  manqae  de  vivres  qa'on  avoit  ooatame 
de  troaver  dans  les  differents  postes  oii  je  paes^  c*eet  k  dire  aa  fort  da  Lac  dee  bois 
et  aa  Bas  de  la  Rividre  da  Seinipik  ce  qai  me  mit  dans  I'abaolae  et  Indispensable 
obligation  de  faire  partir  M.  le  Chevalier  de  Niverviile  Bnseigne  des  troapos  deta- 
ch^ de  la  Marine  poor  aler  h  la  Rividre  da  Paskoya^  on  ne  )ioayant  se  rendre  en 
Canoe  il  feat  oblige  de  cacher  dans  lei  bois  ane  partie  de  ses  vivres,  et  de  mener 
Taatre  aveclay  srr  des  trainee,  il  n*est  point  de  misere  qa'il  n'^proavat :  n'ayant 
point  de  vivres  il  6tait  expose  tons  les  joars  lay  et  sa  troape  k  moarir  de  &im, 
n'ayant  qae  Llndigente  Beesoaroe  pendant  I'hivert,  de  qaelqaes  poissons.  Cest 
ainsy  qa*il  se  soatint  jasqa'aa  printemps  qae  la  peche  feat  plas  aisee  et  plos  aboo- 
dante. 

Je  ne  fens  pas  plas  heoreax  qae  lay  J*EprQovois  la  meme  disette  de  vivres- 
J^Bnvoyay  ane  partie  de  mes  Gtons  dans  les  bois  aveo  les  saavages,  oe  qai  neanmoina 
ne  me  ^rantit  pas  d'an  jeane  tres  Bigide  qai  derongea  sy  fort  ma  sant^,  qae  je  feos 
hors  d'Etat  de  Bien  Entreprendre  poor  remplir  ma  mission.  Mais  mes  foroas 
me  TEasseat-EUes  permis.  la  Gaerre  qae  toate  ces  Nations  avoient  Contre  les 
hyaotcb^jUoi,  Les  Broohets  et  Gros  Ventres  aaroit  Etd  an  obstacle  insarmontaUe. 
Je  vis  done  qae  poar  travailler  f  ractaeasement  k  la  deooaverte  qai  m'est  confine  et 
avoir  an  passage  Libre,  il  Etoit  Bssentiel  de  faire  faire  la  paiz  Entre  ces  differentas 
Nations,  a  qaoy  jo  m*appliqa^  pendant  le  Coars  de  Thivert.  Je  me  servis  des  pri- 
aonniers  noavellement  arrival,  qae  je  renvoyay  &  lear  village  da  Consentement  des 
Chriotinaaz  ot  asseniboaeL  Lesqaelles  prisonniers  j'avois  charge  d'ane  parole  de 
ma  part  poar  lear  Nation.  Cette  parole  Eut  toat  le  sacc^s  qae  je  poavois  en  d6sirer. 
Les  memos  prisonniers  revinrent  aveo  les  principaaz  chefs  de  lear  Nation.  Je 
tins  oonseil  avec  Eoz,  et  les  aatres  Nations.  J'Eaz  le  B:>nhear  de  sy  bien  les  toamer 
qa'ils  se  jarerent  les  ans  et  les  aatres  qai  Is  vivroient  desormais  come  des  veritables 
uercs  et  qae  lear  Coears  seroient  sy  bien  anis  qu*ils  nonformeroient  plas  qa'an.  Je 
ne  dois  pas  dissimaler  qae  cette  paiz  doit  bien  moin  Eire  attriboidd  k  mes  petils 
Talens,  qa*aaz  presens  qae  je  feas  oblig6  de  Caire  poar  apayer  et  donner  de  la  vigear 
k  mes  paroles. 

Le  B.  P.  Lamorenerie  de  la  Compie  de  Jesas  qai  avoit  Et6  destio^  poar  faire 
Campacpne  avec  moy  fatiga^  des  miedres  dont  je  n'avois  pea  le  metre  k  Tabry  prit  le 
party  de  sen  Betoamer  k  Missilimakina  le  son  depart  m'aaroit  Et6  moias 

sensible  8jl  M'avoit  Et^  possible  oa  k  mieaz  dire  si  JEa^e  pa  me  flatter  de  lay  pro-  * 
carer  ane  vie  moins  dare.  Je  pense  qa'il  n'oabliera  point  cette  Ciravane  et  qa'il  no 
m'ogreera  poar  son  Compagnon  de  voyage  qa'a  ane  meiUeare  Bnseigne.  Je  ne  poia 
parler  de  ses  Travaaz,  jl  ne  prit  point  haatear  ny  ne  fit  aacane  remarqae,  il  est  vray 
'  qail  Etait  party  sans  le  mo  ndre  jnstrament  de  math^matiqae,  ce  k  qaoy  je  ne  m'at- 
tendois  pas.  Jl  feat  aas«y  hors  d*Etat  de  faire  aacans  progres  aa  Sajet  do  la  Beligion^ 
parce  qa'il  ne  scaaroit  parler  aacane  Langae  Saavage,  et  qned'ailleurs  son  Eloqaenoe 
et  sa  pi^t^  n'aoraient  point  Et^  capables  d'Eolairer  des  Barbares  Endarois  dans  lear 
aveaglement. 

Je  reviens  k  M.  le  Chevalier  de  Niverviile,  Lors  qail  partit  je  promis  a  toates  lea 
Nations  qu'il  froit  faire  an  Btablissement  i  trois  cens  Lieaes  plos  haat  qae  celay  da 
paskoya.  Je  convins  avec  toates  ces  Nations  qa'elles  se  r^aoiroient  k  moy  dans  ce 
noaveaa  poste  poar  de  la  m'aceompagner  josques  o(l  il  seroit  possible  de  p^netrer^ 
bien  B^soiea  de  poasser  bien  avant  mes  d^ooavertes.  Je  n'avois  k  craindre  qae 
d'aboaiir  da  c5t^  de  la  Baye  d'hadsoo,  ce  qae  je  me  proposois  grandement  d'Eviter 
en  me  jdttant  A  L'Oaest  poar  troaver  les  soaroes  de  la  Bividre  da  Missoarydaaa 
ti'Eipoir  qa'elles  me  conduiroient  k  qaelqaes  Bividres  qai  anroient  leors  coars  dans  la 


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The  iocooBtancy,  or  rather,  obstinacy  of  these  Nations,  in  yielding  to  their  capri- 
ces, has  seriously  engaged  my  attention,  bo  as  to  discover  some  expedient  capable  of 
rendering  them  laithfol  to,  and  jtoloos  of  their  promises.  That  was  not,  however, 
what  most  annoyed  me,  but  rather  the  want  of  provisions,  which  were  OEaally  found 
at  the  different  posts  which  I  visited,  that  is,  at  the  fort  in  the  Lake  of  the  Woods, 
and  at  the  lower  part  of  the  Winnipeg  river,  which  made  it  absolutely  and  indispens- 
ably necessary  to  dispatch  the  Chevalier  de  Niverville,  Bnsign  of  the  troops  detached 
from  the  Marine,  to  the  river  Paskoya,  where,  not  being  able  to  go  in  a  canoe,  he 
was  obliged  to  cached  one  part  of  his  provisions  in  the  woods,  and  bringing  the  other 
with  him  on  tobogans.  There  was  no  misery  which  he  did  not  experience ;  having  no 
food  he  and  his  party  were  every  day  exposed  to  the  risk  of  dying  from  hanger, 
having  only  the  wretched  resource  of  a  few  fish  daring  the  winter.  It  was  in 
this  way  he  supported  himself  till  Spring,  when  fishing  became  easier  and  the  fish 
more  abundant. 

I  was  not  more  fortunate  than  he.  I  experienced  the  same  scarcity  of  food.  I 
sent  a  part  of  my  people  into  the  woods  with  the  Indians,  which,  however,  did  not 
guarantee  me  against  a  very  rigorous  fast.  This  so  greatly  injured  my  health  that  I 
was  not  in  a  condition  to  undenake  anything  towards  fulfilling  my  mission.  Bot 
eyen  if  my  strength  admitted,  the  war  which  all  these  Nationp  engaged  in  against 
Hyaotch^jlini,  the  Brochets  and  the  Gros  Ventres,  would  have  been  an  insurmountable 
ODStacle.  I  saw  then  that  to  labour  successfully  towards  the  discovery  entrusted  to 
me,  and  to  have  free  passage,  it  was  essential  to  bring  about  a  peace  among  thetse 
different  Nations,  'io  this  I  applied  myself  during  tho  winter.  I  made  use  of  the 
newly  arrived  prisoners,  whom  I  sent  back  to  their  village,  with  the  consent  of  the 
Christinaux  and  Assinipoels.  These  prisoners  I  had  charged  with  a  speech  from  me 
to  their  Nation.  This  speech  had  all  the  success  I  could  desire.  The  same  prisoners 
returned  with  the  principal  Chiefs  of  their  Nation.  I  held  a  Council  with  them  and 
the  other  Nations,  and  had  the  happiness  to  turn  them  so  well  that  they  swore  to 
one  another  that  they  would  henceforth  live  like  true  brothers,  and  that  Uieir  hearts 
would  be  so  closely  united  that  they  would  form  but  one  heart  I  should  not  con- 
ceal  that  this  peace  was  less  to  be  attributed  to  my  small  talents,  than  to  the  presents 
which  I  was  obliged  to  make  to  support  and  give  vigour  to  my  words. 

The  fieverend  Father  Lamorenerie,  of  the  Company  of  Jesus,  who  had  been 
intended  to  make  the  campaign  with  me,  worn  out  with  the  wretchedness  from  which 
I  was  not  able  to  shield  him,  chose  to  return  to  Michillimakinak  on  the 

I  would  have  felt  his  departure  less  sensibly  had  it  been  possible,  or  rather,  had 
I  been  able  to  flatter  myself  that  I  could  procure  him  a  life  of  less  hardship.  I  think 
that  he  will  not  forget  this  caravan,  and  that  he  will  accept  me  as  his  travelling  com- 
panion only  under  better  auspices.  I  can  say  nothing  of  his  labours.  He  took  no  alti* 
tudes  aiid  made  no  observations.  It  is  true  he  had  left  without  the  least  mathemati- 
cal instrument,  which  I  did  not  expect.  Nor  was  he  in  any  condition  to  make  any 
progress  in  the  subject  of  leb'gion,  as  he  could  speak  no  Indian  language,  and  besides^ 
bis  eloquence  and  piety  would  not  have  been  capable  of  enlightening  barbarians 
hardened  in  their  blindness. 

To  return  to  M.  de  Niverville.  When  he  left  I  promised  to  all  the  nations  that 
he  would  go  and  make  an  establishment  at  three  hundred  leagues  higher  than  that  of 
Paakoya.  I  agreed  with  all  these  nations  that  they  should  reunite  with  me  at  this 
new  post,  from  thence  to  accompany  me  as  far  as  it  was  possible  to  penetrate,  being 
determined  to  push  my  discoveries  well  in  advance.  I  had  only  to  fear  landing  at 
Hudson's  Bay,  which  1  had  fully  determined  to  avoid  by  turning  to  the  west,  in  order 
to  find  the  sources  of  the  Missouri  river,  in  the  hcpe  that  they  would  lead  me  to 
some  rivers  having  their  course  in  the  part  to  which  I  sought  to  penetrate.  Without 
this  I  felt  that  it  would  be  impossible  to  penetrate  further,  owing  to  the  difficulty  in 
transporting  the  munitions  and  food  which  were  indispensable  for  such  an  enterprise^ 
which  showed  me  that  the  plansof  the  late  M.  do  Laverendrie  were  not  well  laid,  it  not 

*A  teim  itUl  used  for  storing  part  of  tic  rrorfsiom  of  fxploricg  or  hnntixig  parties. 


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partie  on  je  cherche  k  penetrer,  saas  qaoi  je  sentiroia  blen  qail  seroit  joiposeible  de 
peoetrer  plos  avant  par  la  diffioalt^  da  Traosport  des  maoicioAs  et  vivres  jaiiBpen- 
Bables  poar  aoe  pareillo  Batreprise.  Ca  qai  me  fit  conooilro  qae  les  projsts  de  fea 
IL  de  Laverondiie*  n'^toieot  pas  bien  solides,  o'dtant  pa8  possible  de  Hdossir  par 
d'antre  voye  que  cela  da  Missociry,  par  oa  on  parviendroieot  ^  joindre  qaelqae  Na&on 
polio^e,  Mais  qai  ne  seroit  jamais  aatre  qao  des  Bspagnols  doat  on  n'jgaoro  peat  Btre 
pas  les  Eiablissements. 

L'ordre  qae  j*ayois  donn^  il  M«  le  Chevalier  de  Niverville  d*aller  Btablir  an  fort 
i  trois  oens  Lieaes  plas  haat  qae  oelay  de  Paskoya  feat  ezeoat6  le  29  May  1751,  jl 
fit  partir  dix  bommes  en  deax  canoes  Lesquels  Kemonterent  la  Hividre  da  pasko;^ 
jasqa'aax  Montagaes  des  Bocbes,  oa  jls  firent  an  bon  fort  qao  je  nooim^  Le  fort  La- 
jonqaiere,  et  an  amas  considerable  do  vi^res,  en  attendant  Tarriv^e  de  M.  de  Niverville 
qai  devoit  partir  an  mois  aprds  Bax,  ce  qa'il  ne  peat  faire  k  caase  d'aae  grando  ma- 
ladie  qail  Bat.  Japris  p%r  les  bommes  Bovenaes  de  S3n  fort  qail  ny  avoit  pas  k 
Esperer  qail  se  relevat  de  cette  maladie,  a  qaoy  j*ajoatd  foy  ses  forces  ne  lay  ayant 
pas  permis  de  m'Borire  an  seal  mot. 

La  alaladie  de  M.  le  Cbeyalier  de  Niverville  mobligea  d'aller  moy  meme  an 

frand  portage  poar  faire  oondaire  aveo  searett^  les  eifets,  et  manitions  de  mea  iK>stes 
e  fens  de  ^toor  aa  fort  La  Beyne  le  7  8bre  1751.  Jy  restay  jasqa*aa  14  9bre  k 
m'arrenger  poar  aler  rejoindre  a  M.  le  Chevalier  de  Niverville  comme  j*en  Btois  con- 
vena  avec  lay.  Je  mo  mis  done  en  chemin  poar  me  rendre  aa  fort  Lajonqaidrei  et 
saivre  ma  decoaverto,  qai  a  fait,  je  pais  le  dire  mon  objat  B^entiel.  Je  fesois  ma 
Bonte  de  la  meilleare  Gracey  et  toat  semblait  saccorder  poar  favoriser  mes  desirSi 
lors  qae  je  renoontr^  le  deax  francois  avec  qaatre  Saavage§  qai  veaoient 

m'joformer  de  la  continaation  de  la  Maladie  de  U.  de  Niverville,  ot  par  Saroroit  de 
malbeor  et  de  Trahison  qae  les  asseniboaels  avoient  fait  aax  yhatohS  jllini  qai  devoient 
Etre  mes  condactears  jasqaes  cbes  les  KinoagoSilini.  voicy  Teffot  de  cotte  tittbison. 
Les  Asseniboaels  allant  ches  les  francois  Nonvellement  Etablis  aax  Montagaes  des 
Boches  y  troavdrent  ies  JhatoheSUini  aa  nombre  de  qaarante  k  qaarante  cinq  Cabanes 
jls  Benoaveldrent  la  paix  qa'ils  netoient  jar^s  rhivcri  precedent,  (et  qai  Btoit  le  Croit 
de  mes  travanx)  en  se  donoant  Beciproqaoniont  le  Oalamet  qai  en  est  le  simbole. 
Pendant  cinq  joars  lis  se  regalerent  Eatre  Eax,  an  boatdaqaol  temps  ies  Asseniboaela 
se  voyant  beaacoap  plas  nombreox  qae  les  aatres,  firent  mains  basses  sar  Eax,  et  jl 
n'est  pas  fait  mention  qa'il  setoit  saav^  personne  qae  qaelqaes  femmes  et  enfens, 
qails  amonerent  prisonniers.  Cet  Evenement  faoheax  derangea  totalement  mes  pro- 
jets,  et  me  contraignit  malgr6  moy  a  Bolacher.  C*est  k  qaoy  on  doit  s'actendre 
(Beflexion  pen  consolente)  qoand  on  est  oblig^  de  se  servir  de  ces  sortes  de  Nations. 
Voila  trente  six  ans  qae  je  sals  parmy  les  Saavages,  Mais  je  n*ea  ay  jamais  ven  qai 
Egalent  en  porfidie  ceax  en  qaestion.    Les  aatres  nations  en  oot  mdme  horrear. 

Daos  I'jmpossibilit^  de  continaer  ma  dec^averto  je  m'attachS  k  prendre  aatant 
de  connoissance  qaon  le  peat  des  saavages  qai  ont  lo  plas  d'Experience  poar  scavoir 
sjl  ny  avoit  point  qaelqae  Bividre  qai  menat  aatre  part  qu*a  la  Baye  dhadson,  jls 
me  dirent  d'abord  qails  nen  connoissoient  aacane.  (Jopondaat  an  vieax  Saavage  de 
la  Nation  des  Kinong68ilini  m*assara  qae  depais  trds  poa  de  temps  jl  setoit  fait  an 
Etablissement  qai  est  trds  Bloign6  de  ches  Eax,  oa  jU  vont  en  traice,  qae  les  mar- 
cbandises  qails  en  apportent  sont  presqaesemblables  k  cellos  de  Canada;  qae  oe  no 
sent  point  absolament  dee  anglois,  qa'il  pense  platot  qao  ce  sont  des  francois,  Haia 
qai  ne  sont  point  toat  a  fait  sy  blancs  qae  noas ;  qae  ia  BDate  qails  prenent  poor  aler 
ches  Eax,  est  droit  aa  Soleil  ooachant  da  mois  de  Jain  qae  j*ai  excimd  aa  Oaost  Nord 
Oaest. 

Je  mis  toat  en  nsage  poar  determiner  ce  Saavage  k  aller  dans  cet  Etablissement 
avec  deax  Crihtinanx  qae  j'engag6  poar  ly  accompagner  et  Beconoitre  la  B^ate.  Je 
lear  donn6  une  Lettre  poar  le  Commandant  de  ce  Poste,  oa  il  m'assara  qa'il  y  en 
avoit  an  je  lear  promis  ane  bone  recompense,  sils  m'apportoient  ane  Beponse  a  ma 
liOttre,  oa  qaelqae  aatre  preave  de  lear  Kxactitnie,  jls  m'assarereat  qa'aax  premidres 
Olaces  Jaarois  liea  d'Etre  content^  ce  dont  j'osois  me  flatter,  paroe  qa'il  est  trds  oer- 
*  cb.  de  8t  Lonii  ei  oapitaine  daoi  aoi  tronppsi. 


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being  possible  for  them  to  sacceed  except  by  way  of  the  Missoari,  by  which  some  settled 
nation  might  be  reached,  which  coald  he  no  other  than  the  Spaniards,  whose  settle- 
ments most  have  been  known. 

The  order  which  I  ffave  to  the  Chevalier  de  Niverville,  to  establish  a  post  three 
hundred  leagues  above  tnat  of  Paskoya,  was  ezecated  on  the  29  th  May,  1751.  He 
sent  off  ten  men  in  two  canoes,  who  ascended  the  river  Paskoya  as  far  as  the  Bocl^ 
Hoontains,  where  they  made  a  good  fort,  which  I  named  Fort  Lajonquiere,  and  a 
considerable  store  of  provisions,  in  expectation  of  the  arrival  of  M.  deNiverville,  who 
was  to  set  oat  a  month  after  them,  bat  was  prevented  by  a  serious  illness.  I  was 
informed  by  the  men  who  returned  from  his  fort  that  they  had  no  hope  of  his  reooveiy, 
a  statement  to  which  I  give  credit,  his  strength  not  allowing  him  to  write  me  a  single 
word. 

The  illness  of  Chevalier  Niverville  obliged  me  to  go  myself  to  the  Great  Carrying 
Place  to  have  the  goods  and  munitions  for  my  posts  brought  safely.  I  was,  on  mv 
return,  at  the  Qaeen's  Post  on  the  7th  October,  1751.  I  remained  there  till  the  14tlK 
November,  to  arrange  for  going  to  meet  Obevalier  de  Niverville,  as  agreed  with  hinu 
I  was  then  on  the  rSad  to  Port  Lijonqui6re,  and  to  pursue  my  discoveries,  which 
was,  I  may  say,  my  essential  object.  I  was  proceeding  on  my  way  with  the  greatest 
cheerfulness,  and  everything  seemed  to  concur  in  favouring  my  wishes,  when  on  the 
I  met  two  frenchmen,  with  four  Indians,  who  were  coming  to 
inform  me  of  the  continued  illness  of  M.  de  Niverville,  and.  as  an  addition  to  the 
misfortune,  of  the  treason  of  the  AssinipoeU  towards  the  Yhatch^lini,  who  were 
to  be  my  guides  as  far  as  to  the  Kinougeouilini.  This  is  the  result  of  the  treason. 
The  Afisinipoels  going  to  where  the  French  were  newly  established  at  the  Bocky 
Mountains,  found  the  Yhatch^lini  there  to  the  number  of  forty  to  forty-five 
cabins.  They  renewed  the  peace  to  which  they  had  sworn  during  the  preceding 
winter  (which  was  the  fruit  of  my  labours),  by  giving  reciprocally  to  each  other  the 
-Calumet,  of  which  it  is  the  symbol.  For  five  days  they  were  feasting  together,  at  the 
end  of  which  time,  the  Assinipoels,  seeing  that  they  were  much  more  numerous  than 
the  others,  slaughtered  them,  and  no  mention  is  made  of  a  single  person  saved, 
except  a  few  women  and  children  whom  they  carried  off  as  prisoners.  This  unfortu- 
nate event  totally  deranged  my  plans,  and  compelled  me,  most  unwillingly,  to 
.abandon  them.  This  is  what  must  be  expected  (not  a  very  consoling  reflection)  when 
that  kind  of  nation  is  to  be  made  use  of.  I  have  been  thirty-six  years  among  the 
Indians,  but  I  have  never  seen  any  who  equal  in  perfidy  those  in  question.  The  other 
nations  have  the  same  dread  of  them. 

Seeing  the  impossibility  of  continuing  my  search,  I  set  myself  to  obtain  as  muoh 
knowledge  as  possible  from  the  most  experienced  Indians,  to  find  out  if  there  were 
not  some  river  which  led  elsewhere  than  to  Hudson  Bay.  At  first  they  said  they 
knew  Of  none.  However,  an  old  Indian  of  the  Nation  of  the  Kiaougtouilini  assured 
me  that  a  short  time  before  an  establishment  had  been  made  at  a  great  distance  from 
them,  where  they  go  to  trade  ;  that  the  merchandise  brought  there  is  almost  similar 
to  that  of  Canada ;  that  they  are  not  absolute  English;  he  rather  thinks  they  are 
French,  but  they  are  not  altogether  so  white  as  we  are ;  that  the  road  they  take  to 
go  to  them  is  directly  towards  where  the  sun  sets  in  the  month  of  June,  which  I  have 
estimated  to  be  West-North-West. 

I  made  use  of  every  means  to  determine  this  Indian  to  ffo  to  the  settlement  with 
two  Cristinaux,  whom  I  engaged  to  accompany  him  and  find  out  the  road.  I  gave 
them  a  letter  for  the  Commandant  of  the  Post,  where  he  assured  me  there  was  one. 
I  nromised  them  a  good  reward  if  they  brought  any  answer  to  my  letter,  or  some 
otner  proof  of  their  correctness.  They  assured  me  that  on  the  arrival  of  the  first  ioe^ 
I  should  have  reason  to  be  satisfied,  of  which  I  ventured  to  flatter  myself,  because  it  is 
verr  certain  that  there  is  a  civilized  nation  in  the  settlement  of  which  this  Indian 
told  me.  The  English  are  not  ignorant  of  it,  and  I  have  myself  seen  the  horses  and 
saddles  which  the  Indians  obtain  there.  But  it  is^impossibie  to  penetrate  to  that 
settlement  just  noW|  seeing  that  the  journey  can  only  be  male  by  land  aoroaa  the 


dxir 


tt&B  qiiil  a  uDe  Nation  polled  daiiB  rEtablisfiemeDt  ^ont  ce  Saavage  me  parla.  L6» 
AcgloiB  Den  Ignoreut  pas,  et  jay  veu  moy  mdme  lee  Chevavix  et  lee  Selles  qae  le»- 
Sanvagee  en  tirent.  lAalsjl  eat  qnand  apreaent  jmpoaaible  de  penetrer  dans  oet 
BtiibliEf  emcnt,  attendne  qn'on  ne  pent  y  aller  qne  par  terre  a  travera  dee  preries,  e 
portant  Sea  Yivrea,  et  qn'on  ne  pent  Eviter  nne  jnfinit^  de  Nations  plna  Sanvages 
qn'on  ne  Ecanroit  a'imaginer  deeqnellea  on  a  tont  a  oraindre. 

Je  ne  doia  paa  laiaser  jgnorer  qn'il  eat  tree  difficile  de  ee  aorvir  dea  Sanyagea  de 
oea  Cantonp  cy  ponr  la  deconverte  dont  je  pnia  charge,  parce  qne  lea  Anffloia  qnils 
onignent  lea  Invitent  k  faire  la  Gnerre  anz  Nationa  qni  ne  vont  point  en  Commeroe 
chea  Enz,  ce  qni  aera  tODJonra  nn  trea  grand  obataole  ponr  ponvoir  penetrer  ]^lna  loin. 
Je  ne  pnia  ncanmoina  di^convenir  qne  cea  Sanvagea  qni  forment  nn  Corpa  de  cinqnante- 
nul  hommea  et  plna  pcrlant  lea  armea  aiment  d'inolination  lea  francoia,  maia  jla  crai- 
gnent  beanconp  plna  lea  Angloia,  et  ont  mime  la  Legerity  d'ajonter  foy  a  tont  oe- 
qnila  lenr  prediaent  de  fnneate,  en  voioy  nne  petite  prenve.  Lea  Angloia  facbto  de 
n'ayoir  paa  En  qnantit^  de  peleteriea  i  la  Bayedbndaon  Envoyerent  dea  Coliera  k  oea 
Sanvagea  ponr  lenr  deffendre,  eona  peine  de  perir,  den  porter  aillenra  qne  chea  Enz, 
aqnoy  n'ayant  paa  obey,  et  ^tant  mort  Environ  bnit  cena  peraonnea  dnn  Bhnme,  jla 
fenrent  tona  aai^ia  de  penr,  et  ee  dirent  lea  nna  antrea  qne  le  Maniton  (c'eat  k  dire  le 
Biable)  aetoit  veng^  k  la  priere  dea  Angloia. 

Je  ne  manqn^  point  de  dire  anx  Criatinanz  qni  aont  lea  mobilea  de  tona  cea  oon- 
tinenta  qne  ajla  continnoient  d'ajonter  foy  anz  sortilege  a  dea  Angloia,  Monaienr  le 
General  lenr  pere  Lea  abacdonneroit,  ne  vonlant  paa  avoir  dea  Enfena  Inaenate  qni 
Econtent  d'antre  voiz  qne  la  aiene  qnelqnea  vivea  qne  feneaennt  mea  Ezpreaaiona  k 
cet  Egaid  je  ne  m'appercena  qne  trop  qne  je  ne  ponvoia  faire  fonda  anr  lea  promeaaea 
de  cea  sanvagea.  En  effct  cenz  qne  j'avoia  depecfa^  ponr  porter  ma  Lettre  an  Com- 
mandant dn  nonvel  Etabliaaement  dont  jay  parl^  ne  aont  plna  Bevenna.  Bt  je  n'ay 
mAme  paa  En  de  lenr  nonvellea. 

J'avoia  En  grande  attention  de  faire  metre  dana  le  meillenr  Etat  tona  lea  forta 
^ni  metoient  confi^  et  dy  placer  dea  peraonnea  de  cotfienee  an  dean  de  mon  jnatmo^ 
tiOD.  J'avoia  En  le  plaiair  de  Beparer  moy-mlme  le  fort  La  Beyne,  aana  m'attendre 
ii  Favantnre  dont  je  vais  parler. 

Le  vera  nenf  henrea  dn  matin  je  m^  tronv^  dana  oe  fort  aveo 

oinq  frasfoia.  J'avoia  Envoys  le  anrplna  de  mea  Grena  oonaiatent  k  qnatorae  ^raonnea 
ehercber  dea  vivrea  dont  je  manqnoia  depnia  plnaienra  jonra.  Jetoia  tranqnille  dana 
ma  chambre  lora  qnil  Entra  dana  mon  lort  denz  cena  aaaenibonela  tona  armfe,  cea 
sanvagea  ae  diaperaerent  en  nn  jnatant  dana  tontea  lea  maiaona,  plnaienra  entrerent 
chea  moy  aana  Btre  armfe,  Lea  antrea  reaterent  dana  le  fort  mea  Gfena  vinrent  m'aver- 
tir  de  la  contecance  de  cea  aanvagea.  Je  conrena  k  Enz.  je  lenr  dia  vertement  qnila 
Atoient  bien  bardia  de  venir  en  fonle  chte  moy  arm^  L'un  denz  me  rfoondit  en 
Criatinanz  qn'ila  venoient  ponr  fnmer.  Je  lenr  dia  qne  ce  n'^toit  paa  de  la  la$on  dont 
jla  devoient  a'v  prendre,  et  qnila  enasent  k  ae  retirer  anr  le  champ.  Je  crena  qne  la 
fermett^  avec  laqnelle  Je  lenr  parl6  lea  avoit  nn  pen  intimid^  anrtont  ayant  mia  k  la 
porta  qnatre  de  oea  aanvagea  lee  plna  r^aolena,  aana  qn'ila  Enaaent  dit  nn  aenl  mot^ 
Je  fena  tont  de  anite  chea  moy,  Maia  dana  le  moment  nn  aoldat  vint  m*avertir  qne  le 
Corpa  de  Garde  Etoit  plein  de  cea  aanvagea,  et  qn'ila  a'^toient  rendena  maitrea  dea 
armes.  Je  me  hatt^  de  me  rendre  an  Corps  de  Gwie.  Je  fia  demuider  k  oea  aanvagea 
par  nn  Criatinanz  qni  me  aervoit  d'Jnterprete  qn'ellea  Etoient  lenr  vnee,  et  pen- 
dant ce  tempa  la  je  me  diapoaoia  an  Combat  avec  ma  faible  tronpe,  mon  Literpret^ 
qni  me  trahiaaoit  me  dit  qne  cea  aanvagea  n'anroient  ancnn  manvaiz  deeaein,  et  dana 
la  minntte  nn  Oratenr  Aaaenibonela  qni  n'avoit  ceaa^  de  me  fkire  de  belles  harangues 
dit  k  mon  Interprete  qne  malgr(§  Iny  aa  nation  vonloit  me  tner  et  piUer.  A  peine 
Bns-jo  penetr4  dana  lenr  rdaolntion,  qne  j'onbli^  qnil  falloit  prendre  lea  Armea,  je  me* 
aaiais  d'nn  tiaon  de  fen  ardent,  j'enf(Hic6  la  porta  de  la  pondriere,  je  defimc^  nn  Baril 
de  pondre  anr  leqnel  je  promen6  mon  tiaon,  en  fiaiaant  dire  k  oes  sanvages,  d*nn  tsm 
assnr^,  one  je  nea  perlroia  point  par  lenr  nuuna,  et  qn'en  monrent  J'anroia  la  Grloire 
de  lenr  faire  k  tona  anbir  mon  meme  aort.  Cea  aanvagea  virent  plntot  mon  tiaon,  et 
mon  Baril  de  pondre  defTona^  qnila  n'Bntendirent  mon  Interprete  jla  volerent  tona  A 


obnr 


prairieB  and  carrying  provisionp,  ai:d  tbat  tbere  can  be  no  avoidirgan  infinity  of  Nat- 
ions  more  savage  tban  can  be  imagined,  from  wbom  there  ia  everything  to  fear. 
I  moat  not  conceal  that  it  is  ve?y  difScolt  to  make  nae  of  the  Indiana  of  these 

Snartera  for  the  discovery  with  which  I  am  entra^ted,  because  the  English,  whom 
bey  fear,  incite  them  to  make  war  on  the  Nationa  who  do  not  trade  with  them  ;  this 
will  alwaya  be  a  great  obstacle  to  penetrating  farther.  I  cannot,  however,  deny  that 
theae  Indiana,  who  form  a  body  of  upwards  of  fifty  thoosand  men  beating  arms,  pre- 
fer the  French  from  inclination,  but  fear  the  English  mnoh  more,  and  have  even  the 
wtakneea  to  give  credence  to  all  tbeir  predictiona  of  evil.  Here  is  a  slight  proof  of 
thia :  The  English,  annoyed  at  not  receiving  a  large  amount  of  fara  at  Hadaon*a  Bay^ 
e«it  collars  to  the  Indiana,  forbidding  them,  under  penalty  of  dying,  to  carry  the  furs 
elaewhere  than  to  them.  Not  having  done  feo,  and  about  eight  haodred  of  them  hav- 
ing died  from  a  cold,  they  were  all  seized  with  fright,  and  told  one  another  that  the 
Manitou  (that  ia  the  Devil),  had  wreaked  vengeance  on  them  in  answer  to  the  prayer 
ctf  the  English. 

I  did  not  fail  to  tell  the  Christinanx,  who  are  the  moving  spirits  of  all  these 
Oontinenta,  that  if  they  continued  to  give  credit  to  all  the  witchcrafts  of  the  English,. 
the  General,  their  father,  would  abandon  them,  not  wishing  to  have  foolish  chiidrea 
who  listened  to  other  voicea  tban  hia.  However  warm  mi^ht  be  my  ezpreaaiona  in 
thia  respect,  I  aaw  only  too  well  that  I  could  place  no  reliance  on  the  promises  of 
tbeee  Indiana.  In  fact,  those  whom  I  despatched  with  my  letter  to  the  new  settle- 
ment  of  which  I  have  spoken,  have  not  returned,  and  I  have  not  even  had  news  of 
them. 

Great  attention  has  been  necessary  on  my  part  to  have  all  the  forts  enti'usted  to 
me  put  in  the  beat  condition,  and  to  place  in  them,  according  to  instructions,  trust- 
wonhy  persons.  I  had  the  pleasure  of  myself  repairing  the  Queen's  Post,  without 
expecting  the  following  adventure. 

On  the  ,  about  nine  o'clock  in  the  morning,  I  was  at  thia^ 

poet  with  five  Frenchmen.  I  had  sent  the  rest  of  my  people,  consisting  of  fourteen 
persona,  to  look  for  proviaiona,  of  which  I  had  been  in  need  for  aeveral  daya.  I  was 
sitting  quietly  in  my  room,  when  two  hundred  Assinipi  els  entered  the  fort,  all  of 
them  being  armed.  These  Indiana  acattered  immediately  all  through  the  house; 
aeveral  of  them  entered  my  room,  unarmed ;  othera  remained  in  the  lort.  My  peo- 
ple came  to  warn  me  of  the  behaviour  of  these  Indiana.  I  ran  to  them  and  told 
them  sharply  that  they  were  very  forward  to  come  to  my  houae  in  a  crowd,  and 
armed.  Chie  of  them  answered  in  Chriatinauz,  that  they  came  to  amoke.  I  told 
them  that  that  waa  not  the  proper  way  to  take,  and  that  they  must  retire  at  once.  I 
believe  that  the  firmness  with  which  I  spoke  somewhat  intimidated  them,  especially 
aa  I  had  put  four  of  the  moat  resolute  out  of  the  door,  without  them  saying  a  word* 
I  went  at  once  to  my  room,  but  at  that  very  moment,  a  soldier  came  to  teU  me  that 
the  guard  house  waa  full  of  these  Indians,  who  had  taken  possession  of  the  arms.  I 
ran  to  the  guard  houae  and  demanded  from  them,  throuach  a  Chriatinauz,  who  wa<9 
in  my  aervice  aa  interpreter,  what  were  their  viewa.  During  thia  time  I  was  pre- 
paring to  fight  them  with  my  weak  force.  My  interpreter,  who  betrayed  me,  said 
that  these  Indians  hid  no  bad  intentioca,  at  the  very  time  an  Aasinipcd!  orator,  who 
bad  been  conatantly  making  fine  apeecbea  to  me,  had  told  the  interpreter,  that  in 
apite  of  him,  hia  nation  would  kill  and  rob  me.  I  had  aoarcely  made  out  their 
intentiona,  than  I  forgot  it  was  necessary  to  take  the  arms  from  them.  I  seized  hold 
of  a  blazing  brand,  broke  in  the  door  of  the  powder  magazine,  knocked  down  a 
barrel  of  powder,  over  which  I  passed  the  brand,  telling  the  Indians  in  an  aaaured 
tone,  that  I  expected  nothing  at  their  handa,  and  that  in  dying  I  would  have  the 
glory  of  aubiecting  them  to  the  aame  fate.  No  aooner  had  the  Indiana  aeen  my 
Bghted  brand  and  my  barrel  of  powder  with  ita  head  ataved  in,  and  heard  my  inter- 
TOeCer,  than  they  all  fled  out  of  the  gate  of  the  fort,  which  they  damaged  conaiderably 
m  their  hurried  flight  I  aoon  gave  up  my  brand,  and  had  nothing  more  urgent  to- 
do  than  to  close  the  gate  of  the  fort. 


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la  porte  da  fort,  qu'ils  Ebranlerent  ooDBid^rablement,  tant  jb  sortoient  aveo  preoiiH- 
tation.  J'abandooD^  ^ien  vite  mon  tiBon,  et  n'Eas  rien  de  plus  preaad  qne  d'aller 
fermer  la  porte  de  mon  fort. 

Le  peril  dont  je  melois  henreasement  doliTr^,  en  me  mettant  en  danger  de  perir 
mo  J  mSme,  roe  laiesoit  une  grande  Inquietude  pour  les  quatoree  hommes  que  j'avois 
Envoys  chercher  des  vivrea,  ja  fis  bon  quart  Bur  mes  Bastions.  Je  ne  vis  plos  d'enne- 
mis,  et  Bor  le  soir  meB  qaatorse  hommes  arriverent  sans  avoir  Ea  ancnne  maavaiae 
rencontre.  > 

Je  pa684  le  reste  de  i'hivert  tranqailement  dans  mon  fort.  Das  le  petit  printempa 
jl  amva  nne  Bande  d'asBeniboneis  autres  que  ceox  qui  avoient  medit^  ma  perte,  qui 
me  pridrent  jnatameot  de  les  Eooater,  oe  que  je  ienr  accord^  jls  me  firent  de  grandee 
et  LoDgnes  harengues  qui  tendoient  k  obtenir  la  Grace  de  K^or  frdres.  Je  leor  r^pondis 
que  je  netoiB  point  partie  capable  pour  la  ienr  accorder,  quils  avoient  Monsiear  le 
General  ponr  pere,  qui  m'avoit  Eovoyd  k  Eax,  que  je  luy  rendrois  Compte  de  tout, 
et  qu'il  veroit  ce  qu'il  auroit  k  iaire,  quils  pouvoient  neanmoins  Eire  assur^ 
que  bien  loin  de  leur  faire  la  peine  qu'iis  m^riteroient,  je  porterois  au  contraire  leur 

Sere  k  les  pardonner  persuade  de  la  Binc^rit^  de  leur  re))entir.  Come  jetois  sur  moo 
epart  pour  le  Grand  portage,  et  qu*aprds  ce  qui  satoit  pass^,  jl  n'auioit  pas  M  pru- 
dent de  iaisser  des  fran^ois  dans  ce  fort,  je  le  recommandd  k  ces  sauvages  qui  me  pro- 
mirent  d'en  avoir  grand  soin. 

J'arriv^  heureusement  au  Grand  portage  le  vivres  et  munitions  et  feus  de  retoor 
le  a  la  Bividre  Kouge,  on  je  feus  contraint  d*hiverner,  parce  que  j'apria 

que  quatre  jours  apres  mon  depart  du  fort  La  Beyne,  les  memos  sauvages  auzquels 
je  I'avois  recommand^  y  auroient  mis  ie  feu. 

J'avois  toujours  Taitention  que  je  devois  pour  trouver  quelque  occasion  favorable 
pour  faire  conclure  la  paiz  Entre  les  Cristinaux  et  les  Sioux,  mais  bien  loin  de  trouver 
cette  occasion  le  Coup  que  les  Sioux  avoient  fait  sur  les  Cristioaux  le 
m'etoit  vu  grand  Empechement  k  mos  vues.  &L  Marin  fits  Comendant  aux  Sioux 
n'etoit  pas  moins  occup^  que  moy  de  cette  paix,  jl  m*Eorivit  le  29  fevrier  dernier  que 
les  SiouK  des  Kividres  et  des  bois  ^toient  fort  en  peine,  et  oe  cessoientde  craindre  que 
les  Cristinaux  no  feussent  se  venger  sur  Eux  du  Coup  en  question,  quoy  quils  n*en 
feussent  point  les  autheurs,  mais  bien  les  Sioux  des  preries;  que  ces  Sioux  d^siroient 
avoir  u no  Entrevue  avec  les  Cristinaux,  auxquels  iU  ^toient  r^solues  de  se  joindre 
pour  aier  en  Guerre  sur  les  Sioux  des  preries  qui  ne  cei^soieot  de  faire  coup  sur  eux, 
et  leur  enlevoiept  m^mesleur  femmes;  que  pour  cot  Bffet  jl  meneroit  plusieurs  Chefs 
de  cette  Nation  a  MiHsilimakina,  ou  jl  m'jovitoit  a  menor  Egalement  aveo  moy  dea 
Chefa  Cristinaux.  Cette  Lettre  me  parvint  le  26  May,  au  bas  de  la  Biviere  Snipik^ 
Eile  me  fit  un  plaisir  Extreme,  d*autant  mieux  que  le  Sioux  des  preries  qui  ont  fait 
Coupn*on  jamais  de  francois  parmy  eux,  et  que  par  consequent  jU  doivent  pen  nous 
jnteresser,  je  comrauDiqud  cette  Lettre  aux  Cristioaux  dans  un  Conseii  que  je  tins 
avec  Eax,  et  je  determine  cette  Nation  k  me  oonfier  trois  de  leurs  Chefs  pour  venir 
en  deputation  k  Missilimakina. 

Le  je  Beeeus  par  des  8echkameka8ejlini  la  Lettre  dont  Konsieur  le 

marquis  DuQuesne  mon  General  m'honnore  le  25  aoiit  1752.  La  joye  que  ja  reason tts 
de  son  heureuse  arriv^e  ne  tarda  pas  k  a  penetrer  jusqu'au  Coeur  des  Sauvages.  Oe 
ne  feurent  que  festins  et  Cris  de  joye.  Je  leur  signiffid  mot  k  mot  les  Bespeotablea 
Intentiorsdu  General  jls  les  Beceurentavec  la  soumission  la  plus  parfaite,  et  mo  pro- 
mirent  d'une  commune  voix  de  sy  conformor. 

Tant  qu'4  moy  jaloux,  comme  ja  dois  TEtre  d*Exacuter  tout  ce  que  mon  Greneral 
me  present,  et  de  ne  pas  outre  passer  ses  ordres :  Jay  devers  moy  la  satistaotion  de 
D*avoir  pas  fait  uo  sol  de  depeose  au  Boy,  et  quoique  jaje  douD^  baauooup  plus  an 
Sauvages,  que  les  presents  que  feu  M.  k  marquis  de  Lajonquiere  m'avoient  fait  re* 
mettre  pour  Eux,  Monsieur  le  marquis  du  Quesne  ne  sera  poiot  jmportun6  par  an 
seul  de  mes  Certificats,  en  tout  Cas  je  les  desavoue  des  apresent,  el  declare  avec  toute 
la  sincerity  dont  je  ^uis  capable  que  je  n'embitione  point  d'autre  fortune  que  la  puia- 
sante  protection  de  mon  General,  et  de  n'dtre  point  oublid  dans  ses  Graces. 

Le  10  juillet  je  trouv^  sur  mon  passage  au  Lao  des  bois  deux  Cristinaux  qui 
etaient  depuis  longtemps  Esolaves  ches  les  Sioux  des  Bivieres  et  dee  Lacs,  que  oeax 


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The  danger  from  which  I  had  hiEtppily  extricated  myself  at  the  risk  of  losing  mv 
own  life  left  me  very  aneasy  respecting  the  fourteen  men  I  had  sent  to  look  for  foocL 
I  placed  a  good  guard  in  the  bastions,  t  saw  no  more  of  the  enemy  and  towards 
evening  my  fonrteen  men  arrived  without  meeting  anythiog  untoward. 

I  passed  the  rest  of  the  winter  quietly  in  my  fort.  Barly  in  spring  there  ar- 
rived a  band  of  Assinipcels,  different  from  those  who  had  planned  my  destruction, 
who  earnestly  begged  me  to  listen  to  them,  to  which  I  consented.  They  made  long 
and  great  harangues  for  the  purpose  of  obtaining  pardon  for  their  brothers.  I 
answered  that  I  was  not  the  person  who  could  grant  it,  that  they  had  the  General 
for  their  father  who  had  sent  me  to  them  ;  that  I  rendered  him  an  account  of  every- 
ihinu  and  that  he  would  see  wbat  was  to  be  done ;  that  they  might  be  assured,  how- 
ever, that  very  far  from  bringing  on  them  the  punishment  they  deserved,  that  I 
would  on  the  contrary  urge  their  father  to  pardon  them,  being  persuaded  of  the  sin- 
cerity ot  iheir  repentance  As  I  was  on  the  eve  of  setting  out  for  the  Great  Carrying 
place,  and  believing  from  what  had  taken  place  that  it  would  not  be  prudent  to  leave 
Frenchmen  in  that  fort,  I  recommended  it  to  these  Indians  who  promised  to  take 
great  care  of  it 

I  arrived  safely  at  the  Great  Carrying  place  on  the  I  set 

out  again  immediately  with  provisions  and  munitions,  and  on  my  return  was  on 
the  at  the  Red  Eiver,  where  I  was  compelled  to  winter,  having 

learned  that  four  days  after  leaving  the  Queen's  Post,  the  very  Indians  to  whose  care 
it  was  recommended,  had  set  it  on  fire, 

I  Btill  continued  to  watch,  as  was  my  duty,  for  a  favourable  opportunity  to  bring 
about  a  peace  between  the  Christinauz  and  the  Sioux,  but  far  from  finding  this  op- 
portunity, the  attack  which  the  Sioux  had  made  on  the  Christinauz  on  the 

was  a  great  hindrance  to  the  carrying  out  of  my  views.  M.  Marin, 
tho  younger,  commanding  the  Sionx,  was  not  less  anxious  than  myself  regarding 
this  peace.  He  wrote  me  on  the  29lh  February  last,  tbat  the  River  and  Wo<xl  8ioox 
were  in  great  trouble,  and  in  constant  fear  that  the  Christinaux  would  revenge 
themselves  for  the  attack  in  question,  although  they  had  not  been  the  authors  of  it» 
but  the  Prairie  Sioux ;  that  these  Sioux  desired  to  have  an  interview  with  the  Chris- 
tinaux with  whom  they  had  resolved  to  join  for  the  purpose  of  going  to  war  with 
the  Prairie  Sioux,  who  constantly  attacked  them,  even  carrying  off  their  women ; 
that  with  this  object  he  would  bring  several  chiefs  of  that  nation  to  Michillimakinak, 
to  which  ho  invited  me  to  bring  Christinaux  Chiefs.  This  letter  reached  me  on  the 
26th  May,  at  tho  lower  part  of  the  River  Winnipeg.  It  gave  me  extreme  pleasure 
which  was  so  much  the  greater,  as  the  Prairie  Sioux  have  never  Frenchmen  among 
them,  and  consequently  can  possess  little  interest  for  us.  I  communicated  this 
letter  to  the  Cbristinaux  in  a  Council  which  I  held  with  them  and  I  persuaded  that 
nation  to  entrust  me  with  three  of  their  chiefs  to  go  as  a  deputation  to  Michillimak- 
inak. 

On  the  I  received  by  the  Guechkameka  Ouejline,  the  letter 

with  which  the  Marquis  Du  Quesne,  my  General,  honours  me.  on  the  25th  August, 
1752.  The  joy  which  I  felt  at  its  arrival  was  not  long  in  reaching  the  hearts  of  the 
Indians.  There  were  nothing  but  feasting  and  cries  of  joy.  I  signified  to  them, 
word  by  word,  the  kindly  intentions  of  the  General ;  they  received  them  with  the 
most  perfect  submission  and  with  one  voice  promised  to  conform  to  them. 

Jealous  as  I  am  and  as  I  ought  to  be,  for  the  execution  of  all  that  the  General 
prescribes,  and  of  not  over  stepping  his  orders,  1  have  also  the  satisfaction  of  not 
naving  incurred  a  sou  of  expense  to  tbo  King,  and  although  I  have  given  much  more 
to  the  Indians  than  the  presents  which  the  late  Marquis  de  Lajonquidre  had  sent  to 
me  for  them,  the  Marquis  Du  Quesne  will  not  be  annoyed  with  a  single  certificate 
from  me.  In  any  case,  I  disov  n  them  from  the  present  time,  and  declare  with  all 
the  sincerity  of  which  I  am  capable  that  I  aim  at  no  other  fortune  than  the  powerful 
protection  of  tbe  General,  and  of  not  being  left  out  of  his  good  graces. 

On  the  10th  of  July,  I  found  on  my  passage  to  the  Lake  of  the  Woods,  two 
-Christinaux,  who  were  for  a  long  time  slaves  among  the  River  and  Lake  Sioux,  whom 
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oy  avoicnt  renvoj^  auz  Cristicaiix,  pour  preave  de  rEDDoio  Extreme  quails  ont  de  bieii 
Tivre  arec  Enx,  et  pour  le6  condaire  a  od  EerdeB-voas  dans  le  Cui  quo  ies  Doput^s^ 
des  deux  Nations  De  peussent  so  joindre  a  Misbilimakioa. 

Je  partis  de  la  Eividre  Eouge  le  avec  Ies  trois  Deputes  CriKtinaux 

pour  me  reudre  au  Graud  portage,  et  de  la  a  Missilimakina  M.  de  Niverville  me  joi- 
gDit  le  a  jl  me  rondit  Gompte  quil  avoit  uppris  dans  rEtablitise- 

ment  qa'il  avoit  fait  faire  proche  des  Montagnes  de  Hoche  qu^nn  porty  de  Sauvages 
qui  aloieut  en  Guerre  firent  rencontre  (Vune  Nation  qui  Etait  chargie  de  Castor  q\d 
clcit  par  vne  Biviirequi  sort  des  Moniagnes  de  Eoche,  en  traite  cJus  des  francois  qid 
avaient  leur  premier  Btablissenient  dans  une  Isle  Eloignie  d'une  trfs  petite  distence  sur  la 
ierre^  oujly  aun  grand  magasin,  que  tors  quits  y  arnventjls  font  des  signaux,  quon  vient 
d  Eux  pour  traiter  leur  Castor,  et  Qu'en  Bchange  on  leur  dome  des  Couteaux,  quelgues 
LanceSy  Mais  paint  d'armes  a  feUy  qu'on  leur  vent  aussy  des  chevaux  avec  des  selles,  qui  Us 
tnetent  a  couvert  de  la  fleche  qiumd  ils  vont  en  Guerre.  Ces  Sauvages  assurerent  que  Us 
traiteurs  n'etoient  point  des  Anglois,  et  meme  U  Bum  de  vent  de  VEtablissement  est  Quest 
sur  Quest  qui  ne  peut  absolument  leur  apartenir.  Le  Baport  que  le  d.  ch,  de  Niverville  me 
confimxe  tout  ce  que  le  vieux  sauvage  de  la  Nation  kinongi  Sjlini  me  dit. 

Les  cooDoissanoes  que  jay  acquis  dans  mon  voyage,  Ies  conferenoes  que  j'ay  ea 
avec  toutes  les  differontes  Mations,  et  ce  que  jay  veu  par  moy  mdme.  Tout  le  Eeunit 
pour  me  faire  Ck)nclure  que  je  ne  crois  pas  qu*il  soit  possible  de  penetrer  plus  avant 

nje  lay  fait,  k  cause  de  la  Guerre  que  toutes  les  Nations  de  ce  continent  se  font, 
laquelle  les  Anglois  les  Entretiennent,  ce  qui  leur  est  trds  aisd  en  etant  crains 
k  on  tel  point  que  leur  menaces  seulement  sont  capables  de  leur  faire  tout  Entre- 
prendre.  Ces  menaces  consistent,  come  je  lay  dit,  en  des  fables  ou  pressentiments 
pour  Tavenir  qui  n'ont  pas  k  la  verity  le  sens  commun,  Mais  que  malheureusement 
toates  ces  Nations  croyent  avec  autant  de  fermettd  que  nous  croyons  k  tous  Jes  articles 
de  notre  Seligion  jl  est  done  Evident  que  tant  que  ces  sauvages  auront  commerce 
avec  lee  Anglois,  ji  ny  a  pas  lieu  de  se  flatter  de  parvenir  k  la  ddcouverte  de  La  mer 
de  L'Ouest  Je  crois  meme  pouvoir  dire  sans  trop  hazarde  qu'ils  eont  les  autheurs 
Indirectes  de  la  mauvaise  volenti  des  sauvages  princip&Iement  de  mon  aventure,  syl 
ny  avoit  point  d'Etablissement  Anglois  k  la  Baye  dhudson,  tout  soroit  aiE6,  Maia 
taot  que  ces  Etablissements  subsisteront  tout  sera  difficile.  En  cas  de  Bupture  Entre 
les  deux  Ck)nronneB  jl  seroit  Essen tiel  de  faire  la  Conquette  de  la  Baye  dhudson  qui 
nous  hdte  beaucoup  plus  de  peleteries,  et  de  Castors,  que  tous  les  postes  de  la  Colonie 
nen  font  rentrer.  Sy  javois  le  bonheur  d'Etre  dans  la  suite  chargd  de  cette  Expedi- 
tion les  connoissances  que  j*ay  me  seroient  d'un  grand  secours,  et  me  donneroient  lioa 
d'Esp^rer  de  remplir  ma  mission  k  la  satisfaction  de  mon  General. 

Nous  arrivftmes  le  9  aotit  a  ou  je  trouv6  M,  le  Chevalier  de  La  Corne 

Oapae  qui  me  dit  d'abord  que  M.  Harin  Lieutenant  fils  setoit  rendcu  a  Mis«ilimakina 
aveo  chefs  Sioux,  et  que  n'ayant  pen  attendremon  arrivde,  jl  en  E'.oit  party 

ponr  se  rendre  a  son  poste  de  la  Baye  des  puant  aveo  les  d.  chefs,  lesquels  en  partant 
avoient  donn^  un  fiendes-vous  aux  Cristinaux  par  une  parole  qu'ils  remirent  k  M.  de 
La  Corne,  cequi  m'engagea  k  renvoyer  mes  Depute  dont  M.  le  chev.  de  La  Corne  se 
diargea.  Je  ne  doute  point  que  actuelleinent  ces  deux  Nations  ne  vivent  en  paix, 
6t  ne  s'unissent  pour  aler  en  Guerre  sur  les  Sioux  des  preries.  Jay  oublid  de  remar- 
qner  que  lee  Sioux  des  Bividres  et  des  Lacs  avant  de  partir,  avoient  envoys  deux 
Cristinaux  qu'ils  detenaient  depuis  ches  les  Cristinaux  pour  preuvo  de  leur  bone 
volenti. 

En  vertu  de  lordre  de  Monsieur  le  marquis  du  Quesne  notre  General  je  remis  h 
IL  de  La  Corne*  le  commendement  de  tous  les  postes  qui  m'ont  Et^  confids.  Jeua 
noe  tree  longue  conference  avec  luy.  Je  luy  donn6  tons  les  Ecclaireissements  qui 
dependoient  de  moy,  aprds  quoy  nous  nous  separames.  J'arriv6  apres  avoir  Eu  bien 
da  la  misere  k  Montreal  le  je  partis  de  Montreal  le  et  j'arriv4 

le  a  Quebec,  ou  jay  Eu  Thonneur  de  faire  ma  Reverence  tres  humble  a 

Monsieur  le  Marquis  Dn  Quesne  et  de  luy  remettre  le  present  journal  sign6  X^e  Gar^ 
dear  de  St  pierre. 
Amraat  17S2  Journal  de  Monsieur  St  Pieire  employ^  k  la  Docouverte  de  la 

^^      *    •    mer  du  Guest 
*  U  a  peiy  dam  Le  traniport  L'augiiste  inr  Liile  Cap  Breton  Bn  1761. 


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bad  sent  back  to  the  Christinaoz,  as  a  proof  of  the  strong  desire  they  had  to 
e  on  good  terms  with  tbem,  and  to  guide  them  to  a  meeting  place,  should  the 
-*piities  from  the  two  nations  not  be  able  to  meet  at  tfiohillimakiDak« 

I  left  the  Bed  Biver  on  the  with  the  three  Christinauz  depaties 

—  *  go  to  the  Great  Carrying  place,  and  from  thence  to  Michillimakinak.    M.  de 

•  iTerville  joined  me  on  the  to  tbe  He  gave  me 

n  account  of  what  he  had  learned  at  the  settlement  ho  had  made   near  the  Rocky 

lountains,  that  a  party  of  IndiaDS,  who  were  going  to  war,  met  with  a  nation  loaded 
_  jith  beaver^  who  were  going  by  a  river  -which  issues  from  the  Rocky  Mountains^  to 
rade  with  the  French,  who  had  their  first  establishment  on  an  island  at  a  small  distance 
•om  the  landf  where  there  is  a  large  store  hause^  that  when  arrived  there  they  made  signah^ 
-nd people  came  to  than  to  trade  for  their  beavers,  in  exchange  for  which  they  give  them 
.niveSf  a  few  lances,  but  no  fire  arms;  that  they  sell  them,  also  horses  and  saddles,  which 
ivelter  them  from  arrows  when  they  go  to  war.  These  Indians  positively  asserted  that  the 
raders  were  not  English  The  establishment  is  by  compass  west  by  west,  tshich  cannot 
osiibly  belong  to  them.  The  repoH  given  me  by  M.  de  Niveroille  confirmed  all  that  the 
Id  Ind>an  of  the  Kinongi  Oujtini  Nation  told  me. 

The  knowledge  which  I  bave  acquired  in  my  journey,  the  conferences  I  have 

iad  with  all  the  different  Nations  and  what  I  have  myself  seen ;  all  combined  bring 

ne  to  tbe  conclusion  that  it  is  not  possible  to  penetrate  further  than  I  have  done,  on 

.ccount  of  the  war  in  which  all  tbe  Nations  of  this  Continent  are  engaged,  in  which 

hey  are  encouraged  by   the  English,  an  eaay  matter  for  them,  the  Indians  being  so 

greatly  afraid  that  their  threats  alone  are  able  to  make  them  undertake  anything. 

These  threats  consist,  as  I  have  said,  in  fables  or  presentiments  of  the  future,  which, 

:n  truth,  bave  no  common  sense.    But  unfortunately  all  these  Nations  believe  in 

them  with  as  much  firmness  as  we  believe  in  all  the  articles  of  our  religion.    It  i4 

3vident,  then,  that  so  long  as  these  Indians  trade  with  the  EugLsh,  there  ier no  ground 

for  the  hope  of  succeeding  in  the  discovery  of  the  Western  Sea.  I  believe  I  may  even 

say,  without  risking  too  much,  that  they  were  the  indirect  authors  of  the  ill  feeling 

of  the  Indians,  and  chiefly  of  my  adventure.    If  there  were  no  English  establishment 

at  Hud8on's  Bay,  all  would  be  easy.    Bat  so  long  as  these  establishments  exiet, 

everything  will  be  difficult.    In  case  of  a  rupture  between  the  two  Crowns,  it  would  be 

essential  to  take  possession  of  Hudson's  Bay  which  takes  from  us  far  more  furs  and 

beavers  than  all  the  posts  of  tbe  Colony  bring  into  it.  If  I  should  have  the  happiness, 

in  consaquence,  to  be  placed  in  charge  of  this  expedition,   the   knowledge  I  have 

-would  be  of  great  service,  and  would  give  me  reason  to  hope  that  I  could  fulfil  my 

mission  to  the  satisfaction  of  roy  General. 

We  arrived  on  the  9tb  August  at  ,  where  I  found  the  Chevalier  Im 

Come,  captain,  who  told  me  fir<it  that  H.  Marin,  &\s^  had  gene  to  Michillimakinak 
'with  Sioux  chiefs,  and  that  not  having  been  able  to  wait  my  arrival  be  had  set  oat 
for  his  own  poet  (Bale  des  Puants)  with  the  said  chiefn ;  who  on  leaving  had  made 
an  appointment  with  the  Christinaux,  by  a  speech  which  they  handed  to 
H«  do  La  Corne,  which  led  me  to  send  back  my  deputies,  of  whom  the  Chevalier  deLft 
Corne  took  charge.  I  do  not  doubt  that  at  the  present  moment  these  two  nations  are 
living  in  peace  and  uniting  to  go  to  war  on  the  Prairie  Sioux.  I  forgot  to  state  that 
the  Biver  and  Lake  Sioux  had,  before  leaving,  sent  two  Christinaux,  whom  they  had 
detained  since  to  the  Christinaux,  as  a  proof  of  their  good  will. 

In  virtue  of  the  order  of  the  Marquis  Da  Quesne,  our  General,  I  transfer  to  M.  de 
Xa  Corne  the  command  of  all  the  posts  which  were  entrusted  to  me.    I  had  a  very 
long  conference  with  him  and  gave  him  alitheinfjrmatioa  in  my  power,  after  which 
we  separated.    After  experiencing  much  wretchedness,  I  arrived  at  Montreal  on  the 
I  left  Montreal  on  tbe  and  arrived  on  the  at  QuebeOi 

where  I  have  the  honour  to  pay  my  very  humble  reverence  to  the  Marquis  Di 
-Quesne,  and  to  hand  him  tbe  present  journal.    (Signed)  Lb  Gabdxur  db  St.  Pixaas 

0fir '  August,  1752. 

^  Journal  of  Monsieur  St.  Pierre,  employed  in  the  discovery  of  the  Western  Sea. 


'.^ 


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KOTB  D. 

(^From  Archives,  Series  Q,  Volume  5 — 1,  p.  382.) 

Sir  Gut  Carleton  Tt)  Lord  Shilburne.         • 

QuiBEC,  2Dd  March,  1768. 

Mt  Lord, — I  have  received  Your  Lordship's  letter  of  the  141h  November,  and 
one  since,  wrote  from  the  Office  by  your  directions,  dated  the  8th  of  October  last  ; 
The  Drawing  hereto  annexed*  is  taken  from  the  different  maps  and  the  bebt  memoirs 
and  relations  I  have  hitherto  been  able  to  procure ;  'tis  intended  chiefly  to  show  the 
Western  Posts  which  the  French  formerly  occupied,  and  how  far  they  extend  beyood 
Hichilimakinak,  this  end  I  believe  it  answers  tolerably  well,  tho'  their  exact 
Positions  on  the  Globe  must  be  erroneous,  as  I  have  not  met  wjth  any  of  those  Gen- 
tlemen, who  understand  the  use  of  any  Mathematical  Instrument,  but  they  all  agree 
that  Pascoyat  is  two  and  a  half  or  three  months  journey  beyond  Micbilimakinac^ 
and  reckon  the  distance  about  nine  hundred  leagues,  probably  this  is  far  beyond  the 
true  distance,  as  they  follow  the  serpentine  course  of  Lakes  and  Hiver.  The  fiiver 
on  which  Pascoyat  stands,  is  said  to  be  fi7e  hundred  leagues  long,  a  Fort  was  erected 
one  hundred  leagues  beyond  Pascoyat,  but  I  have  not.  Information  enough,  to  put 
either  the  Fort  or  the  full  extent  of  the  River  on  the  Map. 

The  annexed  return  of  the  French  Posts,  of  the  Troops  for  the  Protection  of 
Trade,  with  the  number  of  canoes  sent  up  in  the  year  1754,  shews  in  some  meat^ure^ 
the  Eitent  of  the  Trade,  and  the  System  pursued  by  the  French  Government  in 
Indian  affairs ;  they  did  not  depend  on  the  Number  of  Troops,  but  on  the  Discretion 
of  their  Officer*,  who  learned  the  Language  of  the  Natives,  acted  as  ftlagistrates, 
compelled  the  Traders  to  deal  equitably,  and  distributed  the  KingV  Presents;  by 
this  conduct  they  avoided  giving  jealousy,  and  gained  the  affections  of  an  ignorant, 
credulous,  and  brave  People,  whose  ruling  Passions  are  Independance,  Gratitude  and 
Bevenge,  with  an  unconquerable  Love  of  strong  Drink,  which  must  prove  destruc* 
live  to  them,  and  the  Fur  Trade,  if  permitted  to  be  sent  among  thom ;  thus  mana* 
gicg  them  by  address,  where  force  could  not  avail,  they  reconciled  them  to  their 
troops,  and  by  Degrees  strengthened  the  Posts  at  Niagara,  Detroit  and  Michillima* 
kinao  without  giving  offence. 

The  country  was  divided  into  certain  Districts  and  the  only  Eestraints  laid  on 
Traders  were,  first,  not  to  go  beyond  the  Bounds  of  that  District  they  obtained 
Passes  for,  and  secondly,  not  to  carry  more  Spirituous  Liquors  than  was  necessary^ 
for  their  own  use,  nor  fell  any  of  that  to  the  Indians;  the  Kinn^'s  Posts,  or  rather 
the  Intendants,  were  the  only  ones  excepted  from  this  general  Eule. 

Under  these  Ee^ulations  the  canoes  went  first  to  the  Post  of  the  District,  fron^ 
whence  they  had  full  liberty  to  go  among  the  Indians,  and  accompany  them  to  their 
hunting  grounds ;  they  likewise  called  on  their  return  ;  if  any  were  ill-treated  they 
complained  to  the  Commandant,  who  assembled  the  Chief«i,  and  procured  redress. 
The  Savages  also  made  their  complaints,  and  obtained  immediate  satisfaction — an 
exact  report  of  all  which  was  sent  to  the  Governor.    This  Beturn  may  be  depended 

Xn  for  80  much  as  it  contains,  but  as  the  King  of  France  was  greatly  concerned  in 
this  Trade,  a  Corrupt  Administration  did  not  think  it  their  Interest,  that  all  these 
Matters  should  appear  in  a  full,  clear  and  lasting  Manner. 

Your  Lordship  will  bo  pleased  to  observe  that  the  great  Inletts,  to  the  North- 
Bast  from  the  Missisipi,  are  by  the  Ohio,  and  from  thence  up  the  Ouabach,  which 
leads  towards  the  Sources  of  the  Biver  Miamis  and  Lake  Brie,  by  the  Illinois  ;  that 

*The  drawioff  is  not  with  the  letter.    Br  a  tjpographical  error,  the  date  of  this  letter  is  stated  at 
page  xiU  to  be  1766. 


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leads  to  Fort  St  Joeepb,  and  Lake  Miohigan,  and  the  OaiBOODsinf?,  that  leads  to 
FoK  Biver  And  Bay  des  Paans ;  besides  these  the  different  streams  that  ran  into  the 
Miseisipi  carry  them  towards  Lake  Superior  and  the  Western  Lake?. ' 

The  French  or  Spaniards  have  a  settlement  two  hundred  and  fifty  Leagues  above 
New  Orleans  at  Arkonka.  which  serves  for  a  deposit,  and  three,  opposite  to  Fort 
Chaitres,  formed  since  the  Conquest;  from  these  Magazines  they  are  enabled  with 
Base  to  transport  their  Merchandise  into  the  interior  Parts  of  the  King's  Territory 
to  the  North  of  the  Mississipi,  and  to  the  Western  Lakes;  while  even  the  eztra 
Provincial  Canadians,  in  the  neighbourhood  of  our  Posts,  particularly  at  Datroit,  and 
those  scattered  about  the  Country,  rather  buy  the  Goods  that  come  from  New  Orleans^ 
tho'  at  a  higher  Price,  than  submit  to  the  great  Restraints  on  Trade  at  our  Posts. 

I  shall  canity  find  in  the  Troops  here  many  Officers  and  Men  very  ready  to  under* 
take  to  explore  any  Part  of  this  Continent,  who  require  no  other  ecconragement  than 
to  be  told  such  service  will  be  acceptable  to  the  King,  and  if  properlv  executed  will 
recommend  them  to  his  Favour ;  but  as  they  are  unacquainted  with  the  Country,  the 
Indian  Language  and  Manners,  'tis  necessary  to  join  with  them  some  Canadians,  to 
serve  as  Guides  and  Interpreters.  The  Gentlemen  here  are  mostly  poor  and  have 
families,  in  Order  to  induce  them  to  attach  themBckes  thorouc^hly  to  the  King's 
Interests,  'tis  necessary  they  should  be  assured  of  their  being  taken  into  His  Service 
for  Life,  and  in  case  they  perish  on  these  Bxpeditions,  that  their  Widows  will  enjoy 
their  Pay,  to  support  and  educate  their  Children. 

Should  His  Majesty  think  proper  to  allow  the  Traders  to  go  up  to  the  Western 
Lakes,  as  formerly,  I  think  a  Party  might  winter  in  one  of  those  Posts,  set  out  early 
in  Spring  for  the  Pacific  Ocean,  fiod  out  a  good  Port,  take  its  Latitude,  Longitude, 
and  describe  it  so  accorately,  as  to  enable  our  Ships  from  the  East  Indies  to  find  it 
out  with  ease,  and  then  return  the  year  following ;  Your  Lordship  will  readily  per* 
ceive  the  advantage  of  such  Discoveries,  aod  how  difficult  attempts  to  explore 
onknown  Parts  must  prove  to  the  Eoglish,  unless  we  avail  ourselves  of  the  knowledge 
of  the  Canadians,  who  are  well  acquainted  with  the  Country,  the  Language  and 
Manners  of  the  Natives. 

Your  Lordship  has  likewise  herewith  inclosed  the  observations  of  the  Traders 
here  on  Sir  William  Johnson  s  Begulations,  together  with  a  Petition  they  presented  to 
me  at  the  same  time ;  I  was  rather  displeased  at  some  of  the  expressioQs  they  made 
nse  of  in  their  Observations,  but  on  close  examination,  found  it  was  more  owing  to 
their  not  sufficiently  understanding  the  force  of  their  own  words,  than  to  any  unwil- 
lingness  to  submit  to  proper  Orders  and  Begulations,  for  which  they  seem  at  present 
to  be  perfectly  disposed. 

I  am  with  much  Bespeot  and  Esteem, 

Your  Lordship's  most  obedient  humble  servant, 

GUY  CARLBTON. 

The  Babl  of  Shilburnb, 

One  of  His  Majesty's  Principal  Secretaries  of  State,  &c. 


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List  of  the  upper  Po^tts  under  the  Freooh  Goyemmeot,  of  the  GarriaoDS  thereat 
posted,  and  of  the  namber  of  Canoes  osaally  sent  ap  every  year. 

SouTHiEN  Posts. 

Gftnoee. 
Fort  of  Niagabv.    Offioers  5  (one  detached  to  Little  Nia- 
gara) Serjeants  2,  Drummers  I,  Soldiers  24,  Chaplain  1, 

Storekeeper  1,  Sargeon  1 10 

^Toronto.  Officers  1,  ^rgeants  2,  Soldiers  4,  Storekeeper  I.         5 
*Fort   Frontbhao.    Offioers  3,  Sergeants  2,  Soldiers  12, 

Chaplain  1,  Storekeeper  1,  Sargeon  1 2 

La  Presbntation.    Officers  2,  Soldiers  10 — 

Dbtroit  and  Dbpbndbnoiks.    Offioers  4,  Sergeants  2,  Sol- 
diers 24,  Chaplain  1,  Sargeon  1 17 

Onias  and  Miamis.    Officers  1,  Soldiers  4 5 

lii88iLiMAK(NAo  and  Dbpbndbnoibs.  Offioers  2,  Sergeants  2, 

Soldiers  10,  Chaplains  2,  Interpreter  1 25 

LaBatb  and  Dbpbndbnoiss.    Officers  1,  Sergeants  1,  Sol- 
diers 4 13 

St.  Joseph.    Commandant  1 • 5 

ISLINOIS 8 

90 

NoRTHSRH  Posts. 

TBMTSOAMINaUB —  ^ 

CHAOOUAMiGoif.    Commandant  1 • 4 

MiPiaoN.    Commandant  1 4 

Gamanastioouia  and  Miohipiooton.    Commandant  1 5 

Mer  do  Oubst.    Officers  1,  Serjeants  2,  Soldiers  4 9 

Biyi^ai  DBS  KiKiPonx ^  2 

Lakb  Huron 2 

BfLLB  Bivii:aB 2 

28 

Total 118 

*Thiii  marked  were  Eiog*!  Potti  and  the  Trade  thither  was  carried  on  for  his  aeeonat,  and  the 
fare  that  were  brought  ia  retam,  were  disposed  of  at  Montreal,  by  pablic  auotioa. 

The  merchants  paid  from  fire  hundred  to  one  thoosand  liyres  for  licenses  to  send  to  the  other 

Sostsand  the  produce  of  these  licenses  formed  a  fand  for  pensioning  the  widows  and  poor^amiliee  of 
eceased  offioers,  at  the  disposal  of  the  Gorernor  General;  some  were  firmed  oat  to  the  Oommandanta 
themielTes,  or  to  Traders. 

The  Baropean  goods  necessary  tor  the  eooipment  of  a  canoe  in  the  time  of  the  French,  was  com- 
pated  to  cost  aboit  seren  thousand  French  lirres ;  it  is  alleged  that  the/  now  stand  in  about  nine 
thousand.  0. 0. 


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NOTE  B. 

{From  Archives;  Series  B,  Volume  1,|>.  137a). 

Etat  dee  Navires  destin^B  an  TraDsport  en  France  de  H.  de  Yandrenil  et  sa  snite;  de 
M.  le  Chev.  de  Uvis  et  sa  ftnite,  de  I'Btat  major,  Ingeniears,  etc*,  et  de  M.  riotoi^ 
dant ;  de  mdme  que  les  Offioiers  et  Tronpes. 


NoEDB  det  Narirei. 


LeMolenevx 

Lft  Mftiio  •••••••••  • 

Le  Priendihip .... 

Le  Wolf. 

La  Panaj 

Le  Brotherhood... 

Le  Jennj «., 

Le  Mnlberrj.....*, 

LeDake........ 

Le  Williftm 

L'BdenetMary.. 

Le  8*117 

L 'Abigail  ......••.< 

L' Hannah 

Le  YouDg  Isaac . 
La  Marj  et  Jane 

La  Rebecca , 

Le  Dolphin 

L' Ann  .....•— ••..., 

Le  Joseph < 

L'Amazone  ...... 

Le  Sea  Horse  .  .., 
Le  Tme  Briton . 


ffoms  des  Patrons. 


Welshman 

Bowman ... 

Olirer 

Bnglish .... 

Salmon 

Rhymer .... 

J07 

Remwick .. 
Derenant 
Langden  .. 
Johnston  « 

Donnel 

Payne , 

Withal 

Qordon 
Logan  . 
Smith  . 
Pulton 
Scott 
Kirkwood 


Nombre. 


\ 


M.  de  Vandrenil  et  sa 

mite  et  25  soldats. 

tf.  de  L6Ws  et  26  .... 

L*Btat  Major 

IC.  L'Intendant 

230 

200 

76 

229 

100 

81 

81 

120 ^^.. 

87 

76.V.7.7.*!.*." 
93 

97 

86 

110 

lU 


Regiments. 


2nd  Batt  de  Berry., 
do 
do 

La  Reine  •••.....•..•••. 
do 

do       -•*•• 

La  Sarre  .....••.•« 


Ryl.  Ronssillon. 
Langnedoc  ....  . 


Qnienne.... 


iBt  Batt.  de  Berry... 
2nd  Batt  du  Berry.. 


TotaL 


^100 

[417 

[276 

329 

382 

297 

362 

SIO 
2,473 


Les  Troupes  destines  poor  le  Navire  Le  Sally  doivent  descendre  en  ohaloape,  et 
EUes  tronveront  ce  Navire  k  Qn^beo, 

Le  Battalion  de  Bearne  dont  le  nombre  est  de  408 ;  ainsi  que  les  Tronpes  de  la 
Marine  aa  Nombre  de  1013  doivent  anssi  descendre  A  Qaebec  en  Chalonpes,  et  ils  7 
tronveront  des  Yaisseanx  de  Transport  -2  Sergts  60  hdmes  de  Berry,  yront  en  batteen 
en  plasse  da  mdme  nombre  de  Manns  qni  les  rempt  dans. 
Adressed 

M.  le  Oapitaine  Grandville 
Endorsed 

Btat  des  Yaisseaoz  pour  Tembarqaet  des  Tronppoa  fran^^oiaei 

Montreal  le  7re  60. 


Ni 


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LI6TC  DI8  0FFI0IBB8  PBIS  BT   BLSSSffl. 

(^FYom  Archives :  Series  B,  Volume  27) 
Mamr 

1.  Aabris,  une  balle  an  oot^  droit  de  la  Tdte. 

2.  DeligDeris,  an  coup  dans  la  chair  k  ToDvers  la  caiase. 

3.  FerraD,  ud  coap  dans  le  groa  de  la  Fease. 

4.  DeviDS,  an  coap  dana  lea  reins. 

5.  BarroiR,  trois  ooupa  de  fasila  dont  deaz  mortela. 

6.  Beau  Soleil,  Serj^t  dans  les  Illinoia  an  ooap  dans  la  jambe. 

7.  Villier. 

&  Montigoy,  la  main  cas^^. 
9.  Marin. 

10.  Eepentigny. 

11.  Montizambert 

12.  Lacharrignery. 

13.  La  None. 

14.  Baiileail. 

15.  Bimbaalt 

16.  Defiiet. 

17.  Ligneris. 

18.  La  Motte  Doaville. 

19.  De  Nariche. 

20.  Gamolin. 

21.  Daolofi. 
23.  Boisard. 
23.  Gonellard. 
Endorsed :  List  of  the  French  Officers'  names  taken  prisoners. 

{Page  22&) 

BlGlMBNT  DI  BSBRT  2e  BaTT. 

JKtat  Mo  jar: 

M.  de  Trivio,  Lt  Col.  Command  : 

M.  de  la  Pelooze  Capt.  aide  Major  detena  k  Qa^bec  da  28  Avril  1760. 

Le  Sr  CoDi  chirargien  Major 

Cadillac 

Sarineanx  et  eon  ^poose 

Cambray 

Michaa 
Oapitaines  Chaatignj 

Breailly 

Pealaa 

Maynard 

Tramont 
Lta  Pellisier,  d«tena  k  Qa6beo  28  avril  1763 

LeClerc        "  "  " 

Dotarbi 

Prinsao 

OoeldhiTcl 

Toossac 

Bressao 

KiUard 

Beanpr^ 
Lta  en  second  on  Bnsigne 

La  Boqae— Dople^sy,  Laadanet 

Loachard,  Destraet,  Bernard 

Cham  bar  rand— Ensigne 


obonr 


8<ddmt8 — ^femmee— enfantfl— domeetiqites 
319  9  6  22 

(Sign«)  Trivio. 

(Pa^53c) 

IUgimsnt  ds  la  Sabri. 

IL  Daparanet  Commandant 
Bevilara  Gap.  dea  Grenadiers 
Demenr  Capt 
Beaaolair  id 

Bandigi  Lient  dea  Grenadiers 
CSiamal  Sons  Lt. .  •      '< 
Lannandiae  Lt  de  remy  21  avril  1760 
BaogeLt 

Sananin  1  d^tenns  prisonnier  a  I'hopital 
Meritain  J  k  Qn^bec,  28  avril  1760 
Soloride  Oapt 
IL  de  Bavemin  id. 
Dea.  Priear  id. 
1m  Nnda  aide  Major 
Be  Saobaine 
Gravet 
Bremiliat 
Bertilot 
Befaron 
Hector 

Offidera    Soldats    femmee — ^Total 
20  192  2  214 

Oertifii  par  nous  Commandant  da  Segimt  &  Hontrtol  14e  7bre  1760 

(Signd)  DupABquiT. 

(Page  636> 

BXAT  DS  L'ABTILLIBII  DS  LA  GoLONIS  POUE  L'SmbaEQUSMINT. 

Offiders - 3 

Sergents •«•< ..•••.« 2 

CSaporeau. 3 

PuaiUierB 42 

Femmee i  1 

Enfant 1 

Bomestiqaee ..••... ••• 3 

Total 66 

A  Montreal  oe  14  7bre  1760 
Anbert 

y a  Yaadrenil 

(Page  63a) 


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Beodunt  ds  Botal  BoussiLLi<»r 
Etat  de  Messrs  les  Offiders  du  dxs  Bigiment 

Mr  de  Poularies  Lt  Colonel 

Destor  Capt  des  Grenadiers 

Daries 

Boisset 

Baseignao 

Valette 

Dafrenoy 

Thibalier 

Servios 

DeGros 

Lefevre 
If.  de  Bonin  Cap  detenu  i  Qaebeo  28  avril  1760 
M.  deBroB.     "        "  «      13e  7bre  1169 

St  Trivet 

Gartaine 

Tibaat 

Grand  Jean 

Bannninville 
Lt  St  Felix 
Leonard 
StTrix 
NM 
Noguet 
Dasboame 
La  Montagne 
La  Mortier 
LaCassagne 

Offioiers    Sotdata    femmes    en^ints    Domes;    Hopl 
27  230  6  1  27  15 

Total  Generate  291. 

Certifi^  par  nous  Lt  Col :  Commandant  dodit  Begiment  &  Montreal  14e  7bre  1760. 

Di  PouLAUn. 

SsooND  Batt:  ds  Lanouidoo. 

Btat  des  Offlciers  du  dit  BSgiment 

M.  de  Trivat  Lt  Col :  Commandant 

Dai^Debelle 

Dacnet 

Tandrey 

Basserode 

Douglas 

Bennepont 

Glemy 

La  Yance 

Dharbat 

Blanchard 

Galass 

Lts  Daleyrao      —    SeneviUe 

Poirot  —    Senetier 

Lafostonne         —    Bonville 

Ghev:  LaMaltiere    Bonne  Maizon 

M!artel  —    HarteMIajesse 


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Ckmlon 
La  Valtrio 
Cartes 

CSapt  Lts  Sergts  Soldts  femmes.  Enfts  domes.    Total 
12     13      26       270        19  14       28    =   382 

A  Montreal  le  14e  Ybre  1760 

Martel 

Yu  par  noQB  Lt  Col :  Commandant  Trivat 

(Page  536.> 

Etat  des  Offioiers,  Soldats,  Domestiques,  femmes  et  enfants  qoi  sont  auz  Bqai- 
pages  et  qui  doivent  s'embarqner  dans  le  vaissean  de  TEden  Mary  Oapt :  If  r  Langdon. 

Scavoir 

IL  Daignebelle  Capt  des  Grenadiers  et  1  domestiqae. 

Douglas 1  " 

Bennepont • 1  '^ 

Clorny..., 1  " 

La  Jastonne  detenu  A  Quebec 1  " 

Chev:  La  Maltiere 1  " 

Seneville 1  " 

7 
Mad.  Douglas  et  sa  fille  de  ohambre  et  deux  enfants. 

Oompagniei.  Soldata.     Femmes.       Bnfaats, 

Grenadiers  8  0               0 

Parfour  7  0               0 

Eennepont  5  0               0 

Calans  4  11 

Matissart  7  11 

Douglas  8  0               0 

Clorny        •  6  0               0 

45  J  J 

Beeapitulation :  Officiers-  7— femme  d*Off>  1— fille  decbambre  1— enfant  d'Offi-  Z 
— acddats  45~femmee  2— Enfants  2— Domeetiques  7- 

Au  bord  de  L'Eden  Mary  Le  15e  7bre  1760. 

Martel 

{Page  63/.) 

BiAT  des  Offiders,  Soldats^  femmes,  enfants  et  Domestiques  qui  se  sont  embarquto  le 
lee  7bi6  1760|  Dans  le  Batiment  L'Eden  Mary  Capitaine  Mr  Langdon. 

SOAVOIB 

M«  de  Privat  Lt  Col :  et........... 2  domeetiques 

DeCalan 1  " 

Daleyrac 1  *» 

MartelOffio:  Major 2  ** 

Bonne  Malzon •••  1  '' 

Martel  Majesse 0  " 

T  "7 


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Madame  Hartel  et  nne  fille 
MelleMartel  1 


Oompagnie                                           loldati     femmet  enfiuite 

Grenadiers ^ 16            0  0 

Parfour 12            0  0 

Benepont 12            1  1 

Calant 18            1  1 

Matissart 12            0  0 

Clerieox 10            0  0 

Donglas 12            2  0 

92          Jl  ^ 

Total  114 
Au  bord  du  L'Eden  Mary 

he  16  7bre  1760 
Martel 

Hbtubn  of  flour  and  pork  served  to  the  French  Troops  for  four  Days,  from  13th  to 
17th  Sept  incite  1760. 

As  pr.  Sundry  orders  received  from  or  coantersignd  by  Ck>lonel  Haldimand, 

No  of  Men                                                        Flour  L.  P.  Pork  L.  P. 

375  to  Begimt  de  la  Beine 586  751 

"             ««                     ««                       1668  — 

242  de  la  Sarre 1452  484 

286  de  Boyal  Boossillon 1716  572 

246  de  Langudoc 1476  492 

274deGulenne 1644  648 

^       327  2d  Batt.  de  Berry f  1962  654 

•       369  3d         do             2214  738 

366  "deBearn 2196  732 

917  2  Marine  Batt 5502  1834 

70  D6ch  artillery 420  140 

21  Officers  of  the  Govt, 126  42 

50  Chevalr  de  Levi  and  House 300  100 

23  Grew  of  Ship  Cerf  Yola^t 138  46 

25    —    L'BDguille 150  50 

81  Officers  and  men  not  included....    486  162 

2  one  soldier  and  his  wife     ^'      ...      12  4 

2  two  Sailors  of  Frigate  Pomone. .       12  4 

71  one  days  Provisions  for  71  men  f     t^^,  «,,, 

from  Detroit \     *®**  ^^ 

Endorsed:  The  No :  of  French  Troops  victualled  the  13th  Sept  1760 

iPageKh.) 


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IBtat  Majob,  oa  Qaartier  G^o^ral  des  Tronpes  d^taoh^es  de  la  Marine  et  aatro 
Confi^aeaoes  relatives  an  Ooavernement  da  Canada,  &o. 


Noma  des  IfessiearB  employes  k 
^des  charges. 


tfLe   Marqois   OaTAgnal    de    Vaadreail, 
Grand  croix  de  I'ordre  de  St.  Louis  ... 


'  Rigaad  de  YandreQil  .....••- 

'  Lemolne  de  LoDguenil 

'  Lagesie  de  Bamsar , 

'  Dargenteoille  Daillesboat^  . 
'  PlearimoQt  des  Nojellets.... 
'  Le  Verrier - 

Daplessis  Fabert 

ISabreTois 

ttieaTille  Oeloron - 

"Sabreyois  de  Sennonyille  ... 

'  LiTaadiere  P6aQ ..... 

'  GbeTalier  de  Ganoe 


Btat  Major  des  Troupes^ 

fDamas 

Davaine  Demesloise 

Charlv ^^,.,. 

Lemoiae  de  Longaeuil.. 


Genie— 

fPont  le  Roi........ 

Robert  de  Lamorandidre.. 
Oharetier  de  Lotbiniere  .. 


Artillerie — 

fLe  Mercier 

fPredmont ...-  

Azemard  de  Losignaa .... 

DaDserilie  

Lacbenaj  Aobert 

Boocher  de  la  Bniere 

Jachereanx  Dnchenaj  ... 
Oharetier  de  Lotbiniere... 

Lioiere  Taiehereaox 

GailloQ  r  Aia6 

Taschereanx 

Gailloa  Oadet 

Taschereaox  Oadet 


4  Sergents  160  Oanonniers  Bombardiers 
<j  compris  les  fifres  et  Tambours.) 


Charge  ou  Qaalit6. 


Goayern'r.  k  Oomdt. 
Genl.  dej  Troupes  A  du 
Oanada  

Gouyerneur ...• 

Oouyerneur 

Lieut,  de  Roi  ...• 

Lieut,  de  Roi.. 

Lieut,  de  Roi 

Major  de  Place 

Major  de  Place  ^ 

Major  de  Place  .......... 

Major  Oommu  du  Detroit 

Aide  Major 

Aide  Major 

Aide  Major 

Majr.  Qenl.  A  Inspecr. 

AHe  Major 

Aide  Major 

Aide  Major 


[Qgenieur  en  Ohef.. ....... 

Ingenieur  Ordinaire..... 

Ingenieor  Ordinaire..... 


Dansle  Oanada. 

Montreal 

Trois  Riyieres  ... 

Quebec 

Montreal 

Trois  Riyieres  ... 

Quebec „.... 

Montreal 

Trois  Riyieres  ... 

Briez „.., 

Montreal ^.. 

Quebec ... 

Trois  EUyieres  ... 


Oommandt.  d' Artillerie. 

Oapt.  le  Compagnie 

OapU  2e  Compagnie 

Lieutenant 

Lieutenant  

Bnseigne  en  ler 

Bnseigne  en  ler 

Knseigoeen  2e ^ 

Bnseigne  en  2e • 

Oadet  en  ler  .»...•.• 

Cadet  en  ler 

Oadet  en  2e .^ 

Oadet  en  2e 


Ob.  employes. 


Quebec 

Montreal 

Trois  Riyieres . 


QudBangw 


Lieut.  GeoenJL 

Colonel. 

OoloneL 

Lieut.  OoloD^ 

Lieut.  OoloneL 

Lieut.  OoloneL 

Major. 

MBjor. 

Major. 

Major. 

t'apitaine. 

Oapitaine. 

Oapitaine. 


Oolocel. 
Oapitaine. 
Lieutenant 
Lieutenant. 


Lieut.  Oolonel. 

Oapitaine. 

Oapitaine. 


Lieut.  Oolooel. 
Oapitaine. 
Caj^itaine. 
Lieutenant. 
Lieutenant. 
Bnaeigae  en  ler. 
Knaeigoe  en  ler. 
Ens  eigne  en  9e. 
Bnseigne  en  te. 
Oadet  en  ler. 
Cadet  en  ler. 
Cadet  en  2e. 
Oadet  en  le. 


clxzx 


Btat  Major— (<Sia7€). 


Komi  des  tfenieore  employ^a  h  des  Charges. 


Oavmlleiie— 

Obeyalier  de  Laroche  beaaoour. 
VUnt  ^ 


Hanoel  de  Pontoise  . 


Ofllcien  de  Lonieboarg  et  do  Miuipi  en  Canada 
_  en  1769,  par  occasion — 

sorin ^^  ■...•••  m*m.  ••••••.  •••... 

Cheyr.  Demelnise 

Johnston  Scollais - ^ 

Ronsseanx - 

Yarennes  St.  Helaine « , 

Linetot  V  Ain6 ^ ^^ «. 


Ofidera  reform^s  faisant  le  serrioe  en  1769— 

8ae  Bsp6  .........^ ^ Cap.  Rf.. 

Beandecourt  de  Richaryille.. 

Domnj  LaTeogle^ ^ 

Doplesiis  Fabert  ..^ .^ 

Onmnissesu - 


O0kiersCiTil8— 

Fremont  de  SalTaillies ....« 

Lachenay  Anbert 

Oery  d'Argenteuille 

Pellegrin  6r.  de  Bralot ...., 


]lar6ehan886e— 

Dnplessis  de  Morempon. 

Vlenry  La  Q^niere 

12  Archers. . 


Oaoonnler — 
Lerrard  ..< 


CoMtroctenrs  de  la  Marine  Boyale 

Le  Yassear  Fere 

Conrral  CreBs6 

Le  Vasseur  Fils 

Promentanx 

jp  Oucoer  ...••..••  ••••••  ......to  •  ...«••< 

Mellisei 


Vciyerie— 

ObalmetOllinot.. 

H^rrienx 

Le  Clerc 

Lapalme. 

Oampanlt ...... ...... 


MWeeine— 
Le  fieaox. 

ret« 

Briaux 

Vigei..... 


▲monsse  rain6 .., 
Amoaste  Cadet.., 


Charge  on  Qnalit^. 


Capitaine 

Lieutenant 

Capitaine 

Lieutenant 

Marechal  de  Logii 


Capitaine.-., 
Lieutenant . 
Capitaine.... 
Lieutenant . 
Lieutenant . 
Bnseigne  .... 


Commandant.. « 


Commandant «..• 


Capne  d^  Postes^ . . 
Capne  des  Postes^.... 
Capitaine  dePost... 
Lieutenant  de  Post ... 

Boseigne  de  Post 

AidedePost^ 


Grand  Prerot  . 
Exempt  ~ 


Canonnier  de  T  Amires  k  Kaitre 
Canonnier 

Maitre  Constructeur 

Sous  Constructeur •.•••••. 

Sous  Constructeur 

ICaitre  des  Quays .^. 

Bcrivain  du  Roi  aux  Constrs 
BcriTain  de  La  Marine   do  ..  ^ 


Grand  Voyer  ... 

Sous  Voyer 

Sous  Voyer 

Sous  Voyer  d'architecte 
Sous  Voyer 


ler  M6decin  ^ 

2d      do      et  Chirurgien  Major 
Chirnrgien  Major 

Idem         

Idem 

Idem         

.  Apothicaire 


Od  Employ^. 


(d'od  Venus.) 

Missipi. 

MissipL 

Louisbourg. 

Louisbourg. 

Louisbourg. 

Louisbourg. 

(on  employ6e.> 
St.  Jean. 


an  Sault 


Montreal. 

Quebec. 

Quebec. 

Quebec 

Quebec 

Quebec 


Quebec^ 


Quebec 


Montreal. 
Trois  Birierc 
Quebec 
Detroit  Briez. 


Montreal. 

Suebeo. 
ontreaL 
Trois  RiTierec 
Qnartier  General* 


olzxzi 


BiAT  Majors  (^Shdte.) 


dm  Mtffleiin  mplojU  k  dm  ohArg«t. 


>•••  •••«•••••  ••••••  ••••••  •  '  at***   •••••  •! 


Olldeit  de  Plume 
Bigot.. 
QiMrtisien , 
Martel  .... 
DeTilliers.. 

DftrtMllO  ..•••.••••..*  ».—«—•»>  >••«.—•«     •••  .ai 

I«Alldri6T0  DMDOrdOB. •••••••  *•••»—••••  ••—•i 

VayoUe 

Deachenanx. 


DoHMiae  da  Boi— 

Daine -.... 

Dfttaotoii..., ... 
MAUleL 


latendant  de  Police  k  fioaoces. 
OomiiBr.  General  de  ia  Marine. 

Oomiatr.  de  la  Marine..—- 

Idem  Idem        ..•• 

Id.  Id. 

Id.  Id.         M....M*.*. 

Boriyain  dn  BoL 

Id.         Id. 


I.....  .••.••...  •  ...••« 


Prerftt^  de  Qnebeo^ 

Daine ...- 

Ignaoe  Perthois .. 
BoiMeaofili 


^  Obagj 


OoBieil  Baperieor  Le  Oommandt.   en  Ohef  Le 
Marqs.    Vandrenil,  LeTdque     Monaeigr 
Poatbrillant,  Bigot  Intendant— 
voneanl*.  <••.»••.••—•• .— » ......—  •m.—m  .••*••—.••• 

Joh.  Perthnis*  •...•.••.•.•••.•••.—••..•••—•••.••.•  m... 

BoiMean....... '••••MM...  •  i •••—...••••••••.••• 

Tiller- —.«..., 

Laiontaine,  Bedon,   The.    Oognet,    Benard, 
Libeaa  Imbert,  L'abbi  La  Oorne.... 

itre  de  Qnebeo— 

_ona.  PpntbriUant -  ....^..  • . 

L'abb«  Ae  La  Oorpe,  Abb6  de  VBtoUe .. 
Brilland,  OaUlard,  Bicher  Ongnet,  St  Onge 
4o.  4o. . 


Obarge  on  Qaalit6. 


« ••...•••t  ...•••  .1 


Directenr  on  BeoeTr.  Oenl., 

UontroUeor. ....- 

Tresorier . 


Lient.  GenL  Jnge . 
Proearear  dn  Biol.. 
Qreffier —..... 


ler  Conseiller. .... 
Procr.  General... 
Qreffier  en  Ohef. . 
Oontrollenr...— .. 


Oonseillers.. 


Bydqne.. 
Doyen.. 


Ohanoines. 


Oh  Bmplc^ft. 


ladoTsed :  Memorandum  Ooncemant  det  Offieiers  Oanadieni  araot  la  Oooqnette.    (Paget  30  to  83.  > 


I2b^u 


olzxzu 


'Tablvau  General  des  differeDtes  Grades  des  Officiera  de  la  Marine  servaDts  en 
CaDada  aaivant  lear  Bang  et  ADcienneM  aa  Nombre  de  40  OompagnieB  Con- 
poe^es  ohacune  d'an  Oapitaine,  un  Lieatenant,  deaz  Boseignes,  quatre  Sergenia^ 
trois  Caporaazy  trois  BDspeaadeSy  nn  Cadet  a  I'Aigailettei  an  Oaoet  Soldat,  deux 
Tarn  boars  et  de  40  &  75  Fasilliers. 


OapiUinet. 


La  Valterie,  Detforett.* 

Sabrevoifl  ....^«. 

Le  Verrier — m- ^ 

Lutignan,  Dazemard 

Ohr.  Delaeoroe <»..•....•.  ^ 

Reymond,  OheTr  .........•.•• 

VasBint 

OoDtreooBor,  Pecaiidy ..» 

"Herbin m...  m*.. 

St.  Onn.  Deldobailloa 

OheTr.  Debonne >.^..... 

Loriniier m...  ......  »..•• 

St  Tlncettt .?^ 

La  Nandidre,  Tarieox 

Repeotigny,  Le  Gardear .... 

Vergor,  Dachamboa 

BeaajenXi  VillemoDde  ....... 

Ligaerjf  Demar chant,  tn6.. 
'  Laoolombi^re,  Laoorae , 

Mesieres,  DemaiBonoellet.... 

St.  Lao,  Lncorne -.,.... 

i^aroohe,  Vernaj....   —  . 

Laperri^re,  BoacheE,  tud.*^.. 

iUoortemanche,  Le  Qardeur 
Boiihebert,  Deechamps  . 

Gasp^  Anbert 

Dhagnfts'  .......••„....  ...... 

tftouTille,  Hertelle 

Portneuf,  Becaneour 

St.  Martin,  tn6 ^ 

iLerj,  Ohansiegros.. 
[ontess^n,  Le  Gardear . 

Montigny,  Telar 

Lotbinidre,  Oharetier ...., 

fBellettre.  Picottes  ........ 

tfenoiit,  OheTT  ^,.^, 


•   M....  «......*.  «.......«  •   ..... 


.......  .••••». 


I*...  »«•»..•.. 


.  ••■.••..•  ••...* 


il 


1722 


22 
22 
81 
29 
27 
33 

25" 
27 
27 
34 

32* 

83 

83 

41 
34 


36 
42 


28 
38 

42" 
42 
43 
44 

42 

41 


1712 
20 


24 
27 
81 
84 
34 
36 
41 

88 
84 

42 

38 
89 
46 
42 


42 
48 
44 

46 


83 
41 

48 
48 
48 
48 
4S 


1721 
29 


86 


39 
42 
42 
44 

'42" 
42 

42 
48 

"44" 
44 
48 
60 
48 
60 
48 
48 
48 
49 

'45' 

48 

60 

61 

61 

63 

63 

68 

49 


I 


« 
O 


1T89 
42 


44 

46 
48 
48 
48 
46 
48 
49 
49 
49 
60 
60 
61 
61 
63 
64 
66 
66 
66 
66 
66 
66 
6T 
'67 
67 
67 
67 
67 
6T 
67 


67 


NoTA.— 81  oette  Liite  ett  de  1769  il  manqne^ 
4  Oapitainea. 

3  Lieutenants. 

2  BnsoigneB  en  pied. 
10  Enieignes  en  teoond. 

4  0adet8iLraigaiUette. 
4  Cadets  Soldats. 


olnxiii 


Tablsau  Gsnbbal— (5i<tYe)« 


Lieutenants. 


Talaise,  De  (Hnne 
Dnmaii ......... ....^ 

Dnbniason  ......  ^ 

DnplessiSy  Fabert 

Bellestre,  Picottes  ^ 

GheTF.  Derepentig07,  Le  Gardenr 

8t  Oun,  toe  — ^ 

fift  Bonde  de  Denis,  tu6...... 

Leboigne «....< 

LachaaTignerie 

Geloron  rain6 ...• 

Beranger  ^ 

Oouterot 

Gheyr.  De  Niverrille 

Laplante 

Desnoyeile  I'ain^ ...... 

Yarennes .••... 

fiertel  de  Bftubassia . 
Marin  de  Lamalgae. 

Bajonrilie 

Gorbi^re,  tn6 

8t.  Laurent  de  8imblosidre< 
fjanoue  ..................  ...m... 

Rigoyille  Des  Bergdres 

Jonoune  de  Olausonne 

GodefroY 

Portnenf  NeuTiilette .... 
Duyerger  Simblia 

De  Meloise 

OheTT.  Layerranderie 

Foumeri  de  Yeson 

Bauyeur  de  Nigon 

Demeraj , 

Brunei  du  St  Eplne.... 

Falmar — » 

Der6si6,  Prisonier  ..... 
Larminu  .....mm  ......••• 


•*••••  *•••*• .  •••« 


t*—%  ..••.* .. 


• ... .*...«  ••••••  • 


t.M  ••.••...4  .••••  I 


••#•••  *•••*••.•  •..•••••t •••••»  M 


•  .•••..«*•• 


}ces  trois  n'ont  point  paru  en  oe  Palsl 
Bont  Prisonniers.  J 


9*0 


u 


1738 
38 
41 
41 
42 
42 
42 
42 
44 
41 
42 
46 


48 
44 

49 
44 

48 
48 
48 

"44" 
48 
46 

48 
48 
48 
48 
48 
49 


1788 
44 

46 

48 
48 
48 
48 
49 
49 
48 
49 
49 
60 
48 
48 
49 
46 
60 
60 
60 
60 
49 
60 
61 
61 
61 
61 
63 
63 
63 


1744 
60 
60 
61 
61 
61 
61 
63 
63 
66 
66 
66 
66 

6e 

66 
66 
66 
66 
66 
66 
66 
67 
67 
67 
67 
67 
67 
67 
67 
67 
67 
67 
67 
67 
67 
67 
67 


Gapt.  Sans  Compagnie 
Jonuuiaire  T  Ain6. 
Lacnayignerie. 


12ft-H| 


oUzziv 


TaBLSAU  6BNIRAL--(5ta^.) 


Bnseignef  en  Pied. 


8t  Aoff6  Pontenelle  m.... 

CheraJJer  Lftiigy ........ ...... .^ 

8t  Vineeat 

LeneAQ  Lanffj  ....••••• . 

YarmmeiSt  461ezie 

Comoj^Tf  Jffertelf  inh 

Gharly < 

BleoTT 

8t.  Bfim  l'Ain6 , 

Baimbaalt  Lamoette......... .... 

LoDffoeiiil  Lemoine^. 

Dromlloos 

Hertel  I'aind,  iuh  ».,... 

Derordr  Tillebon 

MonriUe 

NiTerrille  Moatisambert  ....... 

Dronilly 

Ymseant  Lejeaae.....,.** ......... 

ObeTT.  de  LeLanBon 

Dteombrt  — ..... .........  ^....... 

Koiel  Flenrimont 

Gherr.  Deleperranehe 

Peecaodj  De  Oontrecoenr 

Oherr. '  Leborgne 

Baimbaalt  Qrochetne 

Boocherrille  TAind,  tn6. 

Demais , 

Lorimieri  Ramilly 

BoocherriUe  le  Oadet^......... 

Korinaayille .• 

NormanTille  Boetaillade  ta6  . 

Xoaette  de  LoaTigaT r.... 

Liacl6t  raia6 

D*Alberflrat7,  Ve^a 

Bayeail  Ganat , 

Yeroheras  de  rarr/*.  ......... ..., 

XoBtmid7 

3aroloB ...... -^.. 


&I 


1749 
48 
51 
00 
60 
49 
49 
50 
50 
51 
52 
51 
49 
50 
50 
50 
80 
51 
51 
56 
58 
66 
66 
66 
66 
66 
66 
66 
56 
56 
56 
66 
56 
50 
56 
56 
56 


1760 
51 
55 
53 
64 
64 
64 
66 
55 
55 
65 
56 
65 
56 
56 
56 
56 
56 
56 
56 
56 
56 
56 
57 
67 
57 
67 
67 
57 
67 
67 
67 
57 
57 
67 
67 
57 
67 


BaBeigaee  ea  Secoad. 


Oomiacoart  de  Saoqep6e  .... 

Lamoraadiere .....m.. 

Dailleeboat , 

Belleetre,  Pieotter 

Obeyalier  Hertel 

Hertel  de  Ohambly 

Hertel  de  St  Fraa9oiB 

Dacbdae ... .. 

Kirenrille  Graad  pr6 

St.  Siaioa,  Denit 

Oodefroy  Deliaotot 

RoebeblATe 

Ricberrille  ^... 

Treyet  Leperraaehe 

Joseph  Hertel  DeMoatcoart 

Olapierre 

Hertel  Baalac 

Ligje^T 

Hicher 

LachaaTigaerie « 

Aabert 

Masselia  Dasabl6 

Herbia 

Oerr.  D'Argeateall 

Le  Oheralier  Clapier- 

Ladareatay,  ta6 .• 

Oherr.  de  Oric6  ......^ ......... 

La  Moraadi^re  Oadet 

Tarpia 

Doarille,  Dagneaux., 


4S 


1766 
do 
1766 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
1767 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 


OfBderB  retires  ea  1769^ 

Oharoa  Deaojaa  Lieat.  des  Roi  de  XtfAB 

Riyi^res. 
La  Ooroe  I'aia^ . 
Ooatrecoear,  Pecaady.. 
De  la  llartiaiere  Bermoat.  f  Oapitaiaet. 

De  Oabaaec I 

Boaoherrille J 

Lamoert  Damoat .....Gap.  Rf. 

8t.  Paal  Seaaeyille  . .........  ^ 

Ohas.  d'Areeateail 

Dagaeaa    DoaTille,  Dahe* 


ly I 

rmoat.  \  4 


aajy  P6re. 


DeaiB  Delaroade  Heaia. 

Ooaraoyer 

Laag6e 

d'Amoar  Deplaiae.. 

Laaglade.. 

Meroare  ••.......  m.......  *•••. 


Lieat.  Rf. 


Bat.  en  pd.  Rf. 


Bas.  Rf. 


(Pages  27  to  29.) 


olzzxv 


L18TI  des  OffioienTdes  Troupes  detaohte  de  la  Marine  servants  en  Canada  tuis 
depnis  1754  jnsqaes  et  oompris  1759. 


10 


14 

a 


Koma. 


Le  Qardear  de  Bt  Piem.. 
Le  Baron  de  Longneail  ^. 

B(  aoienx ^...^ 

Des  LignerlB « 


Boiieh6B  de  Laperriere.... 

Le  OheralierSt.  Oora. ...-....—. 

Le  Oheyalier  de  Bonne^. 

St.  Martia ^ 

Denia  de  Laronde ^ 

Le  Cbeyalier  Delanohe  Yernay. 


Richerrille  de  Kirkerille. 
Le  Ohevalier  De  Oanne... 
Yarennes  de  Bt.  Helaine  . 
Le  OheTalier  de  Ifeloiie  . 
Boaoherrille  Faia6  ....^. 

Deoorbiere , 

Le  Oheyalier  de  Billy  «.^., 

Villier  de  Jmnonyille.. 

Da8abl6 -.,...; 

Tarieox  de  Laperade 

BlainTille - ...... 

Dagaanz  Donville 

OlierL  8t  Ours..  ............ 

DooTille  Lasanssaye 

Hertelle .........  ...mmmmm*.  - 

Hertelle  de  Beaolao.... ..«.., 

Hertelle  de  Becanconr...... 

Rooklo/ade 

De  Rie&errille .^ ....... 

DoaTllle ...• 

Hertelle 

Ladoreotaii \ 

Orotbois .• j 


Qoalit^s. 


Capitalnes. 


}•  Lieutenants. 


Enseignes. 


J . 

Oadete. 


Oh  et  dans  quel  Action  tn6s  et  Date. 


Dieskam  Lac  St.  Saorement.......^  ...^..1765 

Oommandant  oontre  Bradook  .....^•. ......    " 

Oommandant  le  Seoours  de  Niagara.... -1769 


A  la  BaUille  de  Quebec  18  Sept, 

A  la  Bataille  &  Quebec  as®  AttU, 
A  rarm6e  du  Prince  de  Oond6.  • 

Oontre  Bradock.  ......* 

Sur  la  RlTidre  Ohonegnen  ......... 

Au  Sidge  &  la  Bataille  de  Quebec 


Au  Sidge  de  Beausejour  .......•••., 

Oommaodt.  dans  les  Apalaches.. 
Ayec  le  Baron  Die8kau........«...H 

Avec  Beaujeux  Ore.  Bradock...., 

Sur  la  belle  Riyidre....  ............. 


Sur  les  Torres  proche  Ohio  . 
A  Ohoueguen m. 


a  Miagara*.* ••••••  ...........  ^...  .••..•••••*..< 

A  Lotbiniire.  • ........  ...•...«  ......«.• ........ 

a  uanuon  ...•••.••.•«  m****..*.*  •»••••»....•. .. 


«i7ee 

.17€1 


1755 
1766 


1760 

A1U 

.1766 

u 

1 1766 
..176T 

..1716 


1766 
.1766 


(Page  63i.^ 


olxxxri 


Btat  dee  Offioiera  et  Soldats  dee  Troapes  detach^  de  la  Marine  Servants  en  Ca&adik 
peris  snr  I'lsle  da  Cap  Breton  dans  le  Cartel  1' Angoste  altant  de  Quebec  en  France 
en  Novembre  1761. 


tf 


1 
1 

6 

"lo" 


•••••••••••••  ••••• I 


Le  CheTalier  DftlAoonie  .....•^. 

De  Beeaocour .•••..«• •«••  -•••„ 

Le  Obeyalier  de  La  Verenderie 

Gantierde  Yerennes 

OrBjordes  de  ViUebon  ^.m 

DegodefroT  « ^„-  ^.., 

Pecandy  de  Oontrecosor 

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(NOTE  F.) 

SELEIBE  SBTTLEMENT. 
Lbttsr  Book  or  Captain  Hilbs  Haodonsll 

{From  Archives  :  Selkbrk  (Correspondence.) 
To  THX  Bt.  Honblb.  thb  Eabl  or  Sslkibk. 

Yabhouth,  2*7  th  Jane,  18  lU 

Ut  Lord, — We  have  been  Bingularly  nnfortanate  in  winds  since  setting  ont» 
'While  at  Sheerness  waiting  for  convoy  we  lost  two  or  three  days  of  fair  winds,  and 
since  then  they  have  been  generally  adverse.  Two  copies  of  the  Prospi  ctos  and  one  of 
my  Instructions  I  have  the  hononr  to  enclose  herewith.  The  instrnotions  are  very  clear 
and  distinct,  nothing  occurs  to  roe  at  present  to  be  added  to  them.  The  temporary 
Land  Grants  of  5  or  10  acres,  directed  to  be  given  in  the  environs  of  the  fort  in  case  of 
danger  to  be  apprehended  from  Indians,  I  suppose  may  be  given  in  Lease  at  an  easy 
rent  to  be  paid  in  produce.  A  certificate  of  the  Farm  Lots  may  be  given  in  the  mean- 
time until  the  regular  patent  arrives.  I  have  searched  all  Yarmouth  for  brass 
Pieces,  but  without  any  success.  We  are  so  very  late  that  I  suppose  the  Pelican 
Bipple,  on  the  Bed  Biver,  will  be  our  wintering  place  for  thii  year  if  we  can  reach  iu 

I  have  the  honour  to  be,  &o., 

MILES  MACDONELL. 


TAaMOUTH,  4th  July,  1811. 

Mt  Lord, — I  wrote  to  Tour  Lordship  from  here  on  the  27th  ulto.,  enclosing 
copies  of  Prospectus  and  Instructions.  Since  then  I  received  Tour  Lordship's  letter 
of  19th  June  (by  Gapt.  Turner  of  ship  King  George,  which  arrived  here  on  30th) 
the  contents  of  which  shall  be  attended  to 'when  we  arrive  at  Stornoway,  but  that 
appears  to  be  as  distant  as  ever. 

We  remained  fast  here  with  contrary  winds  till  the  2nd  inst.,  altho'  the 
weather  was  moderate  the  convoy  could  not  move.  On  the  2nd  we  made  20  miles 
against  a  head  wind  in  two  tides,  and  jesterday  were  driven  back  here  by  a  strong 
gale  from  the  northward. 

I  am  surprised  that  Gapt.  Boderick  should  so  far  exceed  his  Instructions  in  pro* 
misipg  such  high  wa^es.  I  suppose  he  was  anxious  to  procure  a  number  in  the 
l^neral  defection  of  his  people.  This  reminds  me  of  part  of  my  Instructions  when 
in  Ireland,  where  the  wages  of  overseers  were  left  to  discretion,  and  omitted  since  ta 
learn  from  your  Lordship  what  wages  that  description  of  people  were  to  be  allowed. 

The  detention  here  is  unfortunate  &  I  fear  will  destroy  our  expectation  of 
getting  into  the  interior  this  winter,  however,  all  that'p  possible  shall  be  effected. 

I  enclose  herewith  names  of  some  pennons  in  Ireland,  &o.,  who  may  probably 
become  shareholders  in  the  scheme,  &  nave  subjoined  some  part  of  my  own  obeer- 
▼ations  on  these  persons,  for  your  Lordships  Information.  Many  others  that  I  yet 
know  nothing  of  in  that  Country  will  undoubtedly  join  in  the  Scheme,  &  once  it  haa 
gained  sufficient  strength  in  Ireland  &  the  Highlands  of  Scotland,  no  individual 
opposition  can  effect  much ;  unless  the  Government  decide  against  it— but  this  I 
think  cannot  take  place.    The  settlement  will  be  a  great  check  to  the  Americana 


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extending  themselves  in  that  qaarter,  &  as  there  is  some  prospect  of  a  mptare 
with  them,  we  mty  soon  be  able  to  caose  them  annoyance  on  their  baok  frontier. 

Bat  A— ^  has  pledged  himselt  so  deoideily  opposed  to  this  project  that  he  will 
try  every  means  in  his  power  to  thwart  it.  Besides,  £  am  coQviaced  he  waa  no 
friend  to  yonr  Lordship  even  before  this  oame  on  the  carpet. 

The  wind  fails  a  little,  I  am  in  hopes  we  may  get  away  in  the  morning. 

I  have  the  honor  to  be,  with  high  respect, 

Yonr  Lordships,  &c., 

MILES  ICICDONBLL. 


Stobnowat,  25th  July,  1811. 

Mt  Lord,— Oar  fleet  pat  in  at  Stromness  by  contrary  winds  on  the  16th  instant^ 
where  the  Pi  iooe  of  Wales  remained  to  take  the  men  on  board.  The  Eddyst*>iie^ 
and  fidwd.  &  Anoe,  &o.,  left  Stromness  the  evening  of  the  same  day  and  arr  ved 
here  on  the  17th  instant  On  going  ashore  I  was  honored  with  Yonr  Lordships 
letters  of  21st,  22nd,  29th  Jane,  &  2Dd  Jaly.  Of  Capt.  Boderick's  people  thea 
there,  32  in  number,  exclosive  of  James  Yonng,  12  of  them  are  engaged  as  writers 
A  20  as  laboarers.  Ten  of  the  labourers  are  at  £25  yearly  wages.  They  would 
not  by  any  means  consent  to  have  wages  reduced;  and  the  ofbr  of  land  at  the  end  of 
one  year's  service  they  did  not  think  sufficiently  advantageous.  The  land  they 
altogether  make  very  light  of.  Upon  the  whole,  I  judged  it  more  benefioial  to  tiM 
concern  that  they  should  be  kept  for  the  full  period,  as  their  labour  for  the  twQ 
last  years  will  be  better  than  that  of  the  first,  &  sending  them  home  at  the  ezpirar 
tion  of  one  year  would  be  incurring  a  heavy  expense  without  receiving  much  bene- 
fit from  them  to  compensilte  it.  It  is  an  unfortunate  circumstance  that  they  were 
engaged  different  from  the  others,  which  will  always  be  a  source  of  grievance  and 
discontent.    Many  cf  them  said  they  would  not  have  engaged  had  they  not  beea 

{)romi8ed  such  wages,  &  I  suppose  Oapt.  Roderick  was  anxious  to  send  a  number 
orward  to  make  up  in  some  shape  for  Uie  defection  of  so  many  others  whom  he  had 
engaged. 

I  had  them  warned  to  assemble  by  themselves  to  talk  with  them;  &  first 
spoke  to  two  separate  to  find  out  their  disposition.  On  the  return  of  these  to  the 
others  there  was  a  general  clamour,  saying  that  they  were  going  to  be  imposed  upon, 
iro.  It  was  then  necessary  to  address  the  whole  body  and  assure  them  that  no 
alteration  would  be  made  in  their  agreements.  Others  wanted  an  augmentation  to 
their  pay,  saying  that  if  I  had  power  to  reduce  I  could  add.  From  the  fewness  of 
our  numbers,  besides  the  loss  it  might  occasion  to  Gapt.  Roderick  (who,  I  believe^ 
has  not  been  wanting  in  exertions)  it  would  never  do  to  let  any  of  them  return 
home.  The  Captain  must  be  at  some  loss  with  Young ;  but  the  wages  to  him  were 
enormous,  &  I  am  astonished  he  could  think  of  making  such  a  contract  without 
orders — he  says  there  was  not  time. 

There  are  only  14  of  the  Irish  besides  Mf.  Bonrke;  few,  instead  of  70  that 
were  promised.    Mr.  Bverard's  letter  to  me,  a  copy  of  which  I  enclose,  throws  i 


light  on  the  subject. — ^It  appears  from  it  that  none  of  the  Gkdway  men  reached 
SugOf  altho'  he  had  advice  from  the  house  of  Graham  &  Co.  of  their  being  on  tho 
route.  He  mentions  to  have  enclosed  their  letters  to  him  on  this  business  but  has 
omitted  to  do  it.  My  letter  to  Bfr.  Everard  I  enclose  open  for  your  Lordships  per- 
usal, to  be  afterwards  forwarded. 

Mr.  Bonrke  I  find  has  already  commenced  a  correspondence  with  Your  Lordship* 
His  reply  to  the  Highlanders  shews  at  least  some  spunk  and  zeal  for  the  cause  he  is 
engaged  in.  He  speaks  Irish,  French,  Spanish,  Ac.,  &c.,  and  might  be  yery  luefal: 
but  he  is  unfortunately  fond  of  a  sup  of  the  creature  to  which  he  is  but  too  mseh 
addicted.    He  appears  however  to  have  influence  among  the  people  of  the  Dtitrict  he 


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is  from,  Eillala ;  all  of  lir.  Bverard'a  list  are  from  that  part  except  two  or  three  that 
«re  from  Sligo. 

Mr.  Charles  HoLean  ia  here  with  20  men  ;  14  of  them  are  from  Lewis  k  3 
of  these  are  writer?,  the  whole  is  expected  to  be  embarked  today.  The  Prince  has 
arrived  from  Stromness  with  59  men,  so  that  I  expect  the  total  will  be  aboat  13&. 
There  is  a  boat  baiider  among  the  men  from  Orkney,  bat  it  has  defied  me  to  get  boys 
here  to  put  apprentices  to  him.  There  has  never  any  people  been  taken  before  from 
this  Island,  &  it  is  mnch  owing  to  the  exertions  &  inflaence  of  Mr.  Bobertsoo 
-&  Mr.  Donald  Mackenzie,  a  merchant  here,  that  bo  many  are  now  got.  An  ampl^ 
Mopply  of  the  Inverness  Journal  containing  The  Highlander,  has  been  sent  hero,  k 
^reat  pains  taken  to  disseminate  them  about  the  country ;  they  sent  to  people 
"who  were  not  in  the  habit  of  receiving  News  papers,  &  I  am  told  to  many  who  couki 
not  read  them.  They  were  equally  abundant  in  the  Orkneys  &  I  suppose  through- 
out all  the  Highlands  &  Isles.  If  that  piece  originated  in  London  I  should  exfMCt 
to  find  in  it  more  candour,  knowledge  of  the  country,  k  regard  to  truth,  than  it 
oontains  ;  bat  some  part  ia  not  unlike  the  language  that  was  held  oat  there  to  dis- 
courage k  dissoade  people  from  embarking  in  the  enterprise. 

The  choice  oi  a  soitable  successor  from  among  my  people  is  as  yet  not  easily  made, 
they  are  all  so  very  ignorant  of  what  is  to  be  done.  There  is  no  saying  what  eflact 
experience  may  have  ;  but  at  present  there  is  not  a  person  among  them  that  has  any 
idea  of  what  they  are  going  to  do  beyond  the  individual  business  they  were  severally 
-engaged  for  in  London.  As  to  taking  general  management  S:  direction  of  affairs,  it 
is  out  of  the  question.  I  hope  I  shall  be  spared  till  things  are  got  fairly  agoing,  k 
once  in  proper  train  it  will  not  be  so  difficult  a  tafek  for  another  to  keep  them  so. 

Tour  Lordship's  letter  of  9th  current  is  come  to  hand->I  do  not  think  it  now 
possible  to  get  into  the  interior  this  winter.  Seal  Island  will  consequently  afford  ss 
the  only  chance  of  useful  exertion  for  this  season  unless  we  have  a  very  extraotrdi- 
nary  passage.  If  timber  and  other  materials  can  be  had  contiguoos  to  the  plAoe 
something  will  of  coarse  be  done  to  forward  that  o)  ject,  &  the  soundings  of  the  fiver 
kelson  may  be  taken.  I  can  only  communicate  from  Y.  F.  what  resources  may  be 
-calculated  on  for  the  support  of  people  to  be  sent  out  next  year.  I  think  we  may 
provide  shelter  &  support  for  a  few  families. 

Some  of  the  clerks  or  writers  have  already  received  advances  to  the  amount  of 
their  first  year's  wages.  No  orders  have  been  given  by  the  Co.  for  the  destination  ol 
these  young  men,  or  in  what  manner  they  were  to  be  treated  on  board  of  the  shhM^- 
there  are  15  of  them — ^I  have  taken  upon  myself  to  put  two  in  the  Prince  of  Wales 
ior  the  Southern  Factories,  &  the  rest  go  in  the  Edward  &  Anne  for  Y.  F.  So  many 
oould  not  be  messed  in  her  cabin,  and  a  place  has  been  divided  off  between  Decks, 
where  they  are  to  lodge  &  mess  by  themselves,  to  have  a  cook  and  the  necessaiy 
attendance.  Tea,  Sugar,  Bread,  &c.,  was  pai  chased  here  for  the  purpose.  The  two 
clerks  put  on  board  the  Prince  of  Wales,  to  avoid  distinction,  are  to  lodge  &  mess  in 
the  steerage.  This  arrangement  will  save  a  considerablu  sum  of  money  to  the  C6. 
as  otherwise  the  Captain  would  charge  10  guineas  for  every  person  messing  in  tha 
C/abin.  It  is  very  unpleasant  for  me,  a  stranger  to  the  Coys,  affairs  to  take  thoHo 
things  upon  myself— but  no  person  appeared  to  have  directions  or  instructions;  I  was 
looked  to  to  decide,  &  have  acted  to  the  best  of  my  judgement  for  the  interests  of  the 
ooncern.  It  has  drawn  upon  me  the  displeasure  of  the  writers  who  all  expected  to 
be  Cabin  passengers.  They  were  while  on  shore  with  a  few  exceptions,  as  irregular 
in  their  conduct  &  troublesome  as  the  common  hired  men. 

The  labourers  as  well  as  writers  have  had  very  large  advances  made  to  them  for 
Clothes,  &c.,  exclusive  of  board,  lodging,  &c.,  so  that  should  any  accident  befall  tiM 
ships  from  sea  haxard  or  the  enemy  by  which  the  Coy.  might  be  deprived  of  the  services 
of  these  people,  the  loss  would  be  very  great,  ficbides  personal  advances,  which  in 
time  may  be  connterbalanced  by  their  wages,  should  everything  go  on  prosperously 
4d'ier  this,  the  aggregate  expenses  for  board,  lodging,  and  accommmlation  for  so  k>D^  a 
time,  is  unparallell^  &  an  irremediable  loss.  Sending  off  one  ship  early  to  receive 
the  passengers  on  board  as  they  arrived,  would  avoid  all  this  needless  expense.    If 


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the  Coy*8  affairs  Id  this  partioala«*  be  not  better  oondnoted  in  fVitare,  the  Country 
tnule  however  soceessfal  eannot  (in  my  opinion)  sapport  it.  The  oause  of  evil  is  so 
ijeftr  home  that  it  can  earily  be  remedied  in  future.  Matters  th^'s  year  are  meet  dia- 
aatrons. 

All  the  men  that  we  shall  haye  are  now  embarked,  bat  it  has  been  a  Herculean 
labour  1  I  had  to  apply  to  the  Capt.  of  the  Convoy  for  a  party  of  Biarines,  &  it  waa 
necessary  to  go  through  the  Ceremony  of  having  some  impressed  &  put  on  board  the 
man  of  war.  One  man  had  enlisted  with  a  recruiting  party,  but  he  is  taken  from 
them  and  shipped.  Five  have  entirely  absconded  ;  two  of  them  of  Capt.  Boderick'a 
list,  Mr.  Cambridge  &  another,  &  three  of  Mr.  McLean's  party.  The  Collector  of  thia 
place  Mr.  Beid,  an  old,  weak  &  dissipated  man  (although  I  asked  him  to  dinner  A; 
made  him  drunk)  baa  thrown  every  impediment  in  our  way,  &  has  armed  himself 
against  us  with  all  the  formalities  of  the  Customs  to  which  he  has  exacted  a  riflcid 
compliance  from  all  the  ships,  &  to  which  we  were  fortunately  able  to  conform.  Mr. 
Beia  has  been  holding  out  to  the  people  that  we  had  no  power  to  compel  them  ta 
embark,  and  that  we  could  only  seek  redress  by  law  for  the  nonperformance  of  Con* 
tracts  made  &  advances  given  them. 

Mr.  James  Bobertson,  the  Comptroller,  is  a  fine  steady  &  honest  fellow,  a  candid 
upright  &  genuine  Highland  Gentleman.  He  has  been  indefatigable  to  forward  our 
affiurs  &  has  rendered  important  services  in  every  manner  in  his  power.  Without  his 
assistance  we  should  not  nave  succeeded  so  well  as  wo  have  done.    He  will  of  course 

five  an  Account  of  the  enormous  outlays  here,  as  nothing  has  been  done  without  hintu 
t  was  found  neceaeary  to  purchase  a  quantity  of  Biscuit  for  the  Winter,  &  to  give- 
lialf  allowance  of  bread  &  meat  to  all  the  other  passengers. 

The  Cattle  cannot  be  taken  out  this  Tear  without  delaying  three  days  longer  to* 
prepare  a  place  for  them  ;  and  that  delay  would  not  now  be  prudent,  &  besides,  the 
quantity  of  water  they  would  require  cannot  be  stowed.  I  do  not  recollect  to  have- 
heard  anything  from  your  Lordship  about  the  destination  of  them.  I  have  got  from 
Mr.  Bobertson  two  iron  swivels  chosen  from  among  those  belonging  to  Lord  Seaforth- 
at  this  place.  They  are  light  and  manageable— next  year  wo  may  receive  a  couple 
of  aoMfuf  brass  pieces. 

Canvas  for  Boat  Sails  and  Cordage  has  been  purchased  here  amounting  to- 
£i6.6.9.  Mr.  Hillier  will  require  some  part  of  it  which  shall  be  noted  when  deli* 
Tered.  Mr.  Evei aid's  letter  1  enclose,  instead  of  the  Copy  first  intended  to  be  tetit^ 
with  other  papers  relative  to  transactions  av  Siigo. 

I  have  drawn  on  Your  Lordship  for  £18.2  in  favour  of  Capt.  Boderick  McDonald, 
idiich  sum  is  to  be  charged  to  my  a**.  Letters  from  Canada  for  me  may  yet  probably 
be  eont  to  the  care  of  Messrs.  Morland  &  Co.,  and  I  wish  Your  Lordship  will  be 
pleased  to  take  charge  of  them. 

A  mean  fellow  of  the  name  McKenzic,  called  a  Captain,  who  was  last  year  an 
anient  here  for  the  C^,  has  to-day  while  Capt.  Gull  was  on  i^hore  clearing  out  of  the 
Coftom  House,  gone  on  board  the  Edw''  &  Ann  with  a  Becruiting  party,  and  wiih 
his  own  hand  given  money  as  Inlisting  money  to  some  of  our  men ;  the  men  he  wad- 
Dot  allowed  to  take  away  and  himself  and  party  were  sent  from  the  ship.  The 
Collector  of  the  Customs,  Mr.  Bobert^n  and  a  clerk,  came  late  this  afternoon  to  visit 
all  the  ships  and  muster  the  people.  After  visiting  the  Prince  of  Wales  k  the  Eddys- 
tone  and  Calling  over  the  rolls  of  the  men,  I  accompanied  them  to  the  Edward  and 
Ann  which  contained  the  greatest  number  of  the  people— the  Glasgow  men,  Irish^ 
and  a  few  from  Orkney,  amounting  altogether  to  alK>ut  76.  McEerzie  with  a  party 
of  soldiers  were  in  a  sepa^-ate  boat  and  came  alongside  claiming  Pome  of  the  men  as 
deserters  from  His  Majesty's  service.  I  stopped  him  from  coming  up  the  ship's  side— 
the  Collector  and  bid  clerk,  a  Mr.  Molver,  said  there  must  be  no  violence ;  he  waa 
not  however  allowed  to  come  on  board.  After  the  muster  was  gone  through,  the 
Clause  of  the  Emigration  Act  regulating  the  provisions  for  passengers  was  read  & 
then  most  oflSoiously,  a  public  declaration  was  made  to  know  if  every  man  was  fully 
satisfied,  &  if  he  was  going  entirely  with  his  own  free  will  and  consent,  as  otherwise 
that  they  might  go  on  inhere.    Several  said  they  were  not  willing — many  went  over 


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tbe  ship's  side  into  McKerzie's  Boat — one  party  ran  away  with  the  ship's  boat  bat 
were  brought  back— one  man  jampt  into  tbe  sea  and  swam  for  it  until  he  was  picked 
up  by  Becmiting  Boat — ^The  Bevenae  Cotter's  boat  was  likewise  yery  actiye  in  taking 
men  away,  &  the  Collector  took  some  ashore  with  himself  in  his  boat 

This  My  Lord  is  a  most  nnfortanate  business.  I  cannot  now  state  what  number 
we  may  be  able  to  take  along,  the  delay  for  these  last  two  days  by  the  Custom 
House  has  occasioned  all  tbis,  and  the  manifest  part  taken  by  the  Collector,  his^ 
friends  and  adherents  against  this  bneiness.  It  is  a  question,  having  all  our  men 
engaged  as  Indentured  Servants,  whether  we  should  come  under  tbe  Emigration  Act 
Mr.  Blair  has  even  declared  off  &  gone  on  shore.  The  Collector  has  pledged  himself 
to  refund  the  advances  made  to  him.  I  can  eay  no  more,  it  is  now  late  at  night  k 
tbe  Packet  I  fear  will  leave  me.  I  condole  with  Your  Lordship  for  all  these  cross 
aceidente. 

I  am.  Your  Lordship,  Ac., 

MILBS  MACDONBLL. 

Mem :  put  on  board  tbe  Packet  boat  at  11  o'clock  at  night — Aa 

abe  was  hoisting  her  sails  &  under  weigh — ^the  mail  having  been  closed,  but  Capt. 
promised  to  take  particular  charge  of  it,  addressed  under  cover 
to  Willm.  Kerr,  Bsqr.,  Genl.  Post  o£Sce,  Bdinburgh. 

Wrote  a  few  lines  to  the  Karl  of  Selkirk  on  the  morning  of  the  26th  &  gave^ 
it  in  charge  of  Jas.  Eobertson,  Esqr.,  Comptroller  of  the  Customs,  of  which  there  was 
nib  copy  kept M.  Mc.  D. 

To  the  Earl  of  Selkirk, 

Y.F.  Hudson's  Bat,  1st  Oct,  1811. 
Mr  LoED, 

I  had  the  honor  to  address  Your  Lordehip  fully  from  Stornoway  on  the  26th,. 
&  a  few  hurried  lines  on  the  morning  of  the  26th  Julv;  and  had  a  letter  written  to 
put  on  board  the  Convoy,  but  she  parted  with  us  (;^nd  August,  Lat:  59^,  50'  N.,  Long: 
19®,  4t>'  W.)  when  it  blew  hard  &  our  ship  being  far  from  her,  had  not  an  opportunity 
of  sending  letters. 

Mr.  Moncrieff  Blair  went  on  shore  the  morning  of  the  25th  July  on  pretence  of 
some  business,  where  he  thought  proper  to  remain.  The  first  knowledge  I  had  of  it 
waa  from  Collector  Keid  when  he  came  in  tbe  afternoon  to  be  present  at  the  Muster- 
]n£  of  the  people ; — he  a^ked  me  for  Mr.  Blair's  baggage  offering  his  own  security 
for  advances  made  and  daroaffes  that  mieht  accrue. — In  consequence  of  the  bustle 
occasioned  by  the  disagreeable  affair  of  that  evening,  the  Collector  went  on  shore 
without  the  baggage  &  sent  no  person  for  it  before  our  sailing  next  morning.  Had 
Mr.  Blair  made  application  to  me  at  an v  time  before  or  after  embarking  1  woold 
liave  allowed  him  to  depart  with  all  his  effects — but  I  did  not  expect  that  a  Gentle* 
man  who  came  so  well  recommended  could  think  of  taking  himself  off  by  stealth* 
Hia  conduct  on  shore  did  not  prepossess  me  in  his  favor:  be  was  rather  inclined  to 
intemperance  as  well  as  some  others  of  the  engaged  writers,  his  associates  who  were 
ready  y)  catch  at  every  discontent  among  the  men  as  applying  to  themselves. — His 
luggage  shall  be  sent  back  by  the  return  of  the  ship,  I  am  sorry  for  the  inconven- 
ience which  the  want  of  it  may  occasion  him  in  the  mean  tin^e,  although  it  is  entirely 
thro'  his  own  bad  management.  Mrs.  Beid,  wife  of  the  Collector  at  Stornoway,  is 
aunt  to  Sir  A.  McK  &  he  called  Capt  McEensie,  is  married  to  a  daughter  of 

the  Collector :  these  with  all  their  adherents  are  in  a  united  opposition  to  Mr.  Bob* 
erteon,  &  perhaps  iofloenced  in  some  degree  from  London  to  act  as  they  did.  I  did 
not  know  of  this  connection  when  at  Stornoway,  but  it  may  serve  to  account  in 
some  respect  for  tbe  indecent  conduct  of  that  party.  If  an  idea  could  have  been 
formed  that  such  a  low  trick  was  to  be  played,  it  mieht  easily  have  been  prevented — 
the  Edwd.  &  Ann  after  receiving  the  passengers  on  board  should  have  shifted  from 
where  she  was  (being  the  innermost  snip)  to  outside  the  Convoy  &  the  Convoy'a 


cxou 


^oat  ooald  pick  np  tbe  etraggleni.  There  is  now  no  remedy  bat  to  be  gaardod  at  mil 
poiQta  in  fatare.  The  greater  part  of  the  mnaways  mifi^ht  have  been  reooyerei  had 
we  remained  in  barboar  only  aotil  12  o'clock  that  day;  hat  Cdpt.  Hanwell'a  harry 
and  impationce  drove  ns  ont  so  early  in  the  morning  altho*  the  wind  was  contrary? 
It  was  with  great  ozertion  that  Bf r.  Bobertson  overtook  the  hindmost  ship,  to  eB»- 
bark  tivo  yoaog  men  who  had  been  engaged  fbr  the  Company's  service,  a  constdor- 
abie  distance  ont. 

,  Not  one  of  the  yonog  men  who  came  from  Glasgow  ennged  as  writers,  brought 
a  Mairess  or  Blanket— they  say  they  were  told  by  Capt.  It^erick  that  everything 
should  be  farnishei  to  them  at  Scornoway — snob  articles  were  not  to  be  had  there. 
The  stores  from  Ireland  came  into  plav,  great  part  of  which  have  been  ocmsamed  on 
the  passage  for  the  use  of  the  writeri  so.  an  acconnt  of  which  ezpenditnre  I  enoloao. 

I  forward  a  general  retnrn  of  the  niioiber  of  men,  effective  and  non  effective  ao- 
-cording  to  the  Lists  which  have  reached  me;  by  this  yonr  Lordship  will  see  oar 
strength  at  one  view,  &  deficiency  from  non  appearance  &  desertion;  car  total 
numbers  on  board  all  the  ships  amount  only  to  90  labourers  &  15  writers  including 
Mr.  Bourke;  making  a  grand  total  of  105,  exclusive  of  us  who  embarked  at  Graved- 
end. — The  Irish  band  were  not  more  troublesome  than  the  others — ^the  people  from 
Glasgow  were  at  first  the  most  turbulent  &  dissatisfied. — ^The  Orkney  men  being  ao- 
customed  to  it  think  nothing  of  a  voyage  to  Hudson's  Bay,  but  as  they  formerly 
when  going  oat  fared  the  same  as  the  ship's  Company,  they  were  displeased  on  ao- 
count  of  tbe  provisions  &  served  to  ibcrease  the  discontent  of  the  others. 

On  tho  li^th  September  in  Hudson's  straits,  the  shifting  of  some  part  of  Che 
goods  &  passengers  took  place  in  the  different  ships,  much  against  the  inclinatioQ  of 
Claptain  Hanwoll,  who  saw  in  that  movement  the  loss  of  his  Command,  as  afterwards 
each  8bip  was  to  make  the  best  of  its  way  to  its  destined  port.  The  desertiao  at 
Stornoway  from  the  Edwd.  &  Ann  took  place  after  the  General  distribution  had  beea 
made  &  each  ship  bad  received  the  number  of  men  allotted  to  her.  It  was  my  intoo- 
tion  to  replace  in  part  this  desertion  by  taking  a  few  from  the  two  other  ships,  that 
each  might  bear  its  share  of  the  loss — but  the  Commodore  would  not  part  with  any  of 
the  men  the  Co's  Agent  had  put  on  board  his  ship,  being  22  men  all  from  Orkney, 
A  besides  these,  took  two  more  from  the  Eddystone  without  my  knowledge,  after  I 
had  left  her.  This  proceeding  surprised  me,  not  expecting  that  he  had  any  Control 
or  direction  as  to  the  destination  of  the  people. 

I  took  with  me  8  men  from  the  Eddystone  to  the  Edwd  &  Ann — with  thia 
aagmentation  the  number  on  board  was  53,  labourers  &  Artificers  collectively. 
Thirty  of  these  I  expect  to  have  for  the  settlement ;  &  from  the  remainder  Mr.  Hil- 
lier's  party  may  be  formed,  not  conceiviog  it  to  be  the  intention  of  the  Co.  that  all 
the  clerkt}  and  writers  were  for  one  part  of  the  Country,  I  permitted  three  to  vol- 
unteer into  the  Prince  of  Wales  for  the  south  Factories,  and  two  others  to  go  in  the 
EddyntoDe  to  Churchill,  &  desired  the  Captains  to  mess  them  in  their  Cabins. 

The  passage  has  been  of  uncommon  length,  &  for  a  summer  one  very  boister- 
ous.— On  the  morning  of  the  6th  Sept.  we  discovered  land  (Button's  Island)  &  were 
from  that  day  to  the  15th  in  getting  thro'  the  straits.  After  catering  the  straits  we 
daily  saw  a  number  of  lumps  of  ice  called  by  the  seamen  Islands,  of  these  some  wore 
small,  &  others  appeared  the  size  of  two  or  three  Acres  in  circumference,  and  about 
150  feet  high.  As  we  kept  at  a  distance  from  land  in  obedience  to  the  Signals  of  the 
Oommodore,  saw  nothing  of  the  natives,  which  was  a  great  disappointment  The 
Country  on  both  sides  of  the  strait  appeared  to  be  high  naked  rocKS,  &  with  the  ex* 
ception  of  a  little  snow  or  ice  which  I  imagine  thev  are  never  clear  of,  are  not  un- 
like the  west  coast  of  Satherlandshire  &  part  of  Kosshire.  At  the  upper  part  of 
the  straitH  we  met  a  quantity  of  flat  ice,  which  gave  us  no  interruption  but  that  of 
laying  to  for  one  night  with  a  fair  wind.  On  the  Ocean  we  had  an  unoommoa 
share  of  boisterous,  stormy  and  cold  weather — but  after  entering  Hudson's  Bay  ex* 
perienced  a  course  of  fine,  mild  weather  and  moderate  fair  win<u.  Arrived  here  on 
the  14th  September  after  a  passage  of  61  days  from  Stornoway,  the  longest  and  latest 
•ever  known  to  H.  Bay. 


CZOUl 


Of  all  the  occurrences  ivhioh  have  opposed  themselves  this  Year  against  our 
undertakings,  the  late  arrival  here  of  the  vessels  is  the  worse  in  its  consequences. 
Iffotwithstandio^  the  late  sailing  from  England,  the  ships  might  arrive  earlier  were- 
each  one  to  make  the  best  of  its  way  after  the  Convoy  left  them ;  &  should  there  bo 
m  neceesiiy  afterwards  to  join  for  shining  of  Gar^o  &o.,  a  general  rendezvous  might  bo 
made  in  Hudson's  Strait.  I  am  convinced  the  Bdwd.  &  Ann  &  Bddystone  oould 
bave  made  the  voyage  in  a  shorter  time  were  they  not  fettered  by  the  Commodore's 
aifrnala. — Gapt  Hanwell  is  a  timid,  over  cautious  seaman,  above  taking  advice,  self 
aofBcient  &  stubborn.  The  dav  after  the  shifting  took  place  the  other  two  vessels 
were  far  ahead  of  his,  &  shortly  afterwards  lost  sightof  him  by  superior  manoeuvring. 
I  hope  he  may  make  good  his  voyage. — Our  two  ships  kepttogetner  till  we  were  one 
hundred  miles  to  the  westward  of  Mansfield  Island. — The  Commodore  kept  us  for  15 
days  together  cruising  in  Lat  57  N.  &  about  the  Long,  of  Cape  Farewell;  during^ 
which  time  with  the  winds  we  had,  might  have  gained  a  considerable  dibtunce  to  the 
northward — be  could  not  think  himselfsafe  within  a  less  distance  than  two  degjees 
of  latitude  from  the  Cape.  The  Co.,  in  my  opinion,  would  profit  in  allowing  him  to 
retire,  were  they  to  give  him  a  pension.  Captain  Bamsay,  from  unwieldiness  &  ill 
h4Mdth,  is  likewise  unfit  for  any  service.  It  is  certainly  unpleasant  to  discard  old 
fiervante,  but  were  they  permitted  to  retire  with  a  gratuity,  it  oould  not  be  deemed  a 
hardship,  and  that  would  be  preferable  to  having  them  continued  to  sail  in  the  shipa 
as  Bupernumerarics. 

I  am  surprised  the  Co.  never  directed  a  survey  to  be  made  of  the  Coast  on  each 
nde  H.  straits.  From  the  appearance  of  the  Country  there  must  be  many  har- 
bours &  inlets  for  vessels  to  go  into  in  case  of  an  accident  from  ice,  want  of  water, 
fto.  We  were  often  ourselves  much  in  doubt  for  the  accomplishment  of  our  voyage, 
ft  had  we  been  under  the  necessity  of  putting  back,  must  have  suffered  for  want  of 
water.  Two  of  the  ships,  without  any  additioDal  expense,  might  execute  this  survey 
on  the  voyage  out,  with  only  the  detention  of  a  few  days,  one  taking  the  north  &  the 
other  the  south  shore.  Should  euch  a  survey  be  directed  to  be  mi^e,  Mr.  Benjamin 
Bell,  first  mate  of  the  Eddystone,  would  be  a  very  proper  person  to  be  employed. 
He  IB  a  courageous,  able  &  good  seaman — has  a  good  knowledge  of  Navigation, 
Astronomy,  fto.,  &c.,  &  is  a  Dransman.  I  should  like  to  see  him  promoted  to  the 
Command  of  a  ship,  and  feel  a  conviction  that  the  Co's.  service  would  benefit  by  hia 
abilities  and  good  conduct. 

The  Edwd.  &  Ann  was  very  ill  fitted  out  for  a  northern  voyage.  Old  sails,  ropes 
&o.  and  very  weakly  manned.  Her  whole  crew  comisted  of  16  persons,  including 
the  Captain,  mates,  and  three  small  boys,  the  passengers  were  of  great  assistance, 
without  them  I  know  not  what  she  would  have  done.  I  am  surprised  the  Co.  would 
charter  &  send  her  off  in  that  state.  The  Co's  own  ships  have  more  men  than 
IB  required— Prince  of  Wales  32,  and  the  Bddystone  28  including  all  hands.  I  am 
Informed  that  20  effective  seamen  would  be  agood  sufiioient  crew  for  any  of  the 
ahipe — ^the  wages  &  expeuEes  of  the  surplus  of  hands  would  be  a  considerable 
aavinff. 

Mr.  Edwards  had  much  professional  practice  on  the  vovage — He  attended  the 
ship's  company ;  several  of  the  pasEcngers  were  ill — some  of  the  writers  were  ill  in 
cense,  of  imprudence  on  shore  k  a  quantity  of  our  medicines  has  been  expended. 
One  of  the  writers  Idr.  Stevens  I  believe  is  to  be  sent  back  on  account  of  a  bad 
complaint  The  effects  left  by  the  deserters  from  us  at  Stomoway  were  sold 
by  tender  among   the  psseengers,  and  made  the  amount  of   £27  sterg  &  were 

charged  to  the  different  purchasers None  of  the  young  men  made  any  progreES 

in  learning  the  Gaelic  or  Irish  languages  on  the  voyage,  i  had  some  drills  ot  the 
people  with  arms — the  weather  was  generally  so  boisterous  and  but  few  days  we  had 
that  a  penon  oould  stand  steady  on  deck.  There  never  was  a  more  awkwara  squad^> 
not  a  man  or  even  officer  of  the  party  Idiew  how  to  put  a  gun  to  his  eye  or  had  ever 
fired  a  shot. 

I  am  not  fully  satisfied  with  the  Bevd.  Mr.  fiourke  and  would  wish  to  know 
what  character  he  bore  in  his  own  Country— Tour  Lordship  might  get  every  infer- 


oxoiy 


-matioD  coDcerniDg  him  from  the  R  O.Bisbop  of  Killala,  from  whoeo  dioflese  he  u^ 
thro'  Mr.  Everara  at  Maynooth.  He  tells  me  that  he  came  away  widioat  tha 
leave  of  the  Bishop  who  was  at  the  time  at  Dablin.  A  report  most  be  made  of  hina 
at  Qaebec  as  new  beloogiDg  to  that  Diosese.  He  is  however,  very  zealoos  for  tka 
increase  of  oar  Colony,  he  assures  me  he  can  get  thoasands  to  come  oat  from  Hayo^ 
has  written  very  encoaraging  letters  to  his  own  relations  there,  and  wrote  lettars 
for  almost  every  one  of  his  flock  to  their  friends  in  the  same  encoaraging  strain.  He 
wishes  to  become  a  shareholder  in  the  concern.  He  is  related  to  Mr.  Bverard  at  SUgou 

I  foand  every  facility  &  readiness  both  from  Bir.  Aold,  &  Mr.  Oook  the  Gtovemor  of 
this  place,  to  meet  Toar  Lordship's  views  to  forward  the  Colony,  consistent  with  their 
daty  to  the  affairs  of  the  Company.  They,  as  well  as  a  great  namber  of  the  Goa. 
officers  &  other  servants  in  the  Coantry,  feel  interested  in  its  snccess,  A  look 
towards  it  as  a  f atare  asylam  for  themselves  &  their  nameroas  ofbpring. — I  aia 
informed  that  many  of  the  Company's  servants  &  others  from  the  N.  W.  Co  who 
have  served  their  time,  &  have  iamilies  with  Indian  women  will  be  induced  to  join 
as  soon  as  they  see  a  settlement  began  on  a  permanent  footing. — Many  of  these  are 
worth  mone^  and  can  afford  to  pay  well  for  land — Yoar  Lordship  will  please  to  send 
me  Instrnctions  respecting  sach  people. 

The  Eddystooe  has  now  arrived  here  with  all  her  passengers  &  Cargo  without 
being  able  to  get  to  Charchill.  This  affords  an  additional  sapply  of  men  not  wanted 
by  the  Company.  I  am  therefore  allowed  to  Aogmeat  my  namber  to  35  laboorers 
&  artificers.  1  have  taken  all  Capt  Boderick's  men,  the  Liewis  men,  with  a  portion 
of  Irish ;  the  rest  of  my  list  will  be  filled  ap  by  a  selection  from  Orkney— there  are 
bcjiides  a  namber  of  Orkney  men  here  goiog  home,  who  have  served  oat  their  time — 
I  expect  to  be  able  to  prevail  on  some  of  thebe  to  remain  for  one  or  two  jrears  more 
— as  experienced  men  their  service  will  be  important  to  assist  in  ascending 
waters  next  spring. 

Mr.  Aald  had  previoas  to  my  arrival  sent  orders  to  the  different  Posts  in  the 
Bed  Biver  Coantry  to  procare  &  save  as  mach  provisions  as  possible  for  the  ase  of 
the  ensuing  year — and  says  that  even  had  this  not  been  done,  there  coald  be  no 
apprehension  of  any  want  of  fiaffalo  meat,  from  the  vast  abaadance  of  the  Coantry.— 
This  being  the  case  I  think  an  accommodation  may  be  provided  there  for  45  to  50 
passengers  to  be  sent  oat  next  year  for  the  settlement,  among  whom  may  be  8  or  10 
families. — Boats  for  this  namber  will  be  ready  here  for  taking  them  ap.— Bach  boat 
will  reqaire  two  expert  men  accastomed  to  rapids  &  poling,  some  sach  might  be 
procared  in  the  Orkneys  who  have  been  formerly  in  the  Cos.  service,  by  making 
early  application,  and  theyoaghtto  be  engaged  ander  a  penalty  to  be  fit  for  the 
service  which  they  anderuke.  The  Factory  can  farnish  some  men  of  this  descrip- 
tion as  soon  as  their  people  come  down  with  the  Fars,  which  is  always  before  the 
arrival  of  the  ships.  Tents  of  Imitation  sheeting  will  be  reqaired  to  protect  the 
people  from  the  rain,  flies,  &c.,  in  ascending  the  waters,  they  Will  serve  parties  fbr 
different  saccessive  years,  &  may  afterwarcb  be  of  ase  for  straw  beds,  bags,  &o.y  in 
the  settlement.  Bven  the  C^.  men  have  tents,  &  families  cannot  possibly  dispense 
with  them, — the  simplest  and  most  convenient  is  the  Military  tent  with  a  ridge  pole^ 
&  to  contain  six  soldiers  with  their  arms  &  knapsacks. — ^Leather  of  old  tents  can  be 
flirnished  here  for  covering  the  goods  in  the  boats,  instead  of  oil  cloths  which  woald 
be  expensive. 

The  Boats  ased  here  carry  30  pieces  of  90  lb  each,  &  are  navigated  by  5  men,-— 
oar  boats  are  entirely  disapproved  of  altho'  far  lighter  &  easier  constraoted  than  the 
others.  I  will  not  give  an  the  atility  of  flat  boltoma  for  river  navigation  whatever 
may  be  their  opinion,  &  snail  prove  them  to  be  of  ase  next  spring  by  going  ap  in 
them.  The  people  here  ha7e  never  seen  anything  that  is  ased  in  other  parts  of 
America. — My  axes  &  some  other  tools  are  objects  of  great  wonder,  &  condemned 
withoat  mercy*  I  am  sorry  to  find  Holtzapffel's  axes  very  badly  tempered — the 
edge  of  the  first  one  tried  broke  in  catting  a  soft  poplar  stick.  The  Blackamith  here 
may,  however,  soften  them.  In  England  they  do  not  anderstand  the  tempering  of 
edged  tools  to  stand  in  cold  coantries. 


czcy 


Aq  eztraordiDaiy  inandation  occorred  this  sprio^  on  the  Soath  or  Pembina 
1>ranch  of  the  Bed  Biver,  which  overflowed  its  banks  theextentof  4  milesoo  each  side 
the  river  into  the  Coontry  while  the  Northern  branch  was  not  more  swollen  than  aaoal. 
^This  flood  was  occasioned  by  the  melting  of  snows  which  fell  la^t  winter  towarda  the 
0Onroe  of  that  nncommonly  great.  Sach  a  oircnmstance  has  not  been  before  in  the 
memory  of  the  oldest  Indian,  &  perhaps  may  (dc)  happen  again. 

I  have  written  to  the  agents  at  Stornoway,  Glasgow  &  Sligo ;  ft  two  High- 
land  lads  firom  Stornoway  engaged  as  writers,  wrote  letters  to  their  friends  there 
expressive  of  the  good  treatment  of  the  passengers:  this  will  serve  to  contradict 
false  reports,  that  may,  ft  of  coarse  will  t)e  circalated  by  evil  minded  ft  prejadioed 
persona. — One  of  these  lads  John  McLeod,  I  am  inclined  to  take  on  the  ft.  S.  3.  Hat 
on  acconnt  of  the  connection ;  he  is  well  known  there  ft  his  statementa  will  bo 
attended  to. 

The  river  Nelson  is  little  known,  ft  the  accounts  given  of  it  are  very  contradio- 
tory.  Mr.  Fidlor  came  down  it,  ft  reports  the  navigation  to  be  very  practicable,  ft 
the  distance  by  it  to  the  Lake  Winipio  shorter,  and  fewor  carrying  places  than  that 
by  the  common  roate.  Tonr  Lordship  will  have  an  opportanity  of  seeing  Fidler  aa 
he  is  going  home  this  year  on  account  of  the  death  of  some  of  hi^  friends — all 
a<;coQntB  agree  in  one  circnmstance,  that  the  Nelson  is  a  month  later  before  it  id 
clear  of  ice  than  Hayes  Eivef .  Mr.  Auld  intends  going  np  it  to  Lake  Winipic  next 
snmmer  ft  will  of  course  make* minute  remarks.  I  should  like  to  accompany  him, 
but  must  be  along  with  my  people  on  the  other  route— as  it  would  not  be  prudent  to 
venture  with  them  an  unknown  road  by  which  we  might  be  detained  and  lose  the 
fieason.  Mr.  Hillier  and  my  self  will  take  the  80undings  of  the  mouth  of  the  Nelson 
next  spring,  as  far  up  as  Seal  Island.  The  water  of  it  is  very  high  at  present  ft 
besides  there  is  no  time  for  doing  it. 

At  this  late  season  the  men  cannot  be  employed  to  serve  the  Co.  in  any  respect — 
every  possible  exertion  ft  dispatch  is  required  to  get  them  ft  ourselves  under  cover 
in  such  situations  where  fresh  meat  can  be  procured  throaghout  the  winter,  as  none 
oi  us  can  be  accommodated  at  the  Factory.  I  am  to  cross  immediately,  with  all  my 
officers  ft  people  to  the  North  side  of  the  Nelson  where  Deer  are  said  to  abound,^* 
Mr.  Hillier  with  a  party  of  officers  ft  men  is  to  be  my  neighbour.  I  expect  to  bring 
many  a  Caber  PHgh  to  the  ground  this  winter  with  Tour  Lordship's  rifld. 

Last  winter  was  the  severest  ever  known  in  those  parts — game  disappeared  ft 
many  of  the  improvident  natives  perished  thro'  cold  ft  want.  The  Thermometer  was 
at  49}  degrees  below  0. — It  is  well  that  it  is  pa^t,  ft  to  be  hoped  this  may  be  a  mild 
one.  We  have  had  the  Thermometer  already  at  8  ft  9  degrees  below  0,  two  sac- 
ceeding  nights,  ft  we  have  now  snow  on  the  ground. — It  ia  therefore  time  for  those 
who  are  without  houses  to  begin  building.  I  hope  that  none  of  our  Assiniboia  people 
shall  ever  be  so  late  again  as  to  be  under  the  necessity  of  wintering  at  this  place. 
The  orofis  accidents  of  this  year  could  not  have  been  foreseen — the  late  sailing  of  the 
ehips  can  be  guarded  against  in  future;  wintering  here,  altho'  attended  with  expense 
ft  loss  of  time,  will  give  our  people  the  advantage  of  aoquiring  some  experience  ft 
practice  in  useful  labour. — ^I  was  aware  of  considerable  difficulties  in  prosecuting 
this  scheme,  which  a  desire  to  forward  Tour  Lordship's  views  led  me  to  andertake. — 
The  troubles  attendant  on  it  have  already  exceeded  my  expectation:  I  feel  a  confi- 
dence however  that  we  shall  we  able  to  surmount  every  difficulty,  ft  altho*  much 
retarded  in  the  progress  hitherto,  the  object  is  very  attainable,  ft  Tour  Lordship  need 
not  be  under  any  apprehension  for  us.— With  high  respect,  I  have  the  honor  to  be 

My  Lord 

Tour  Lordships  most  obt.  ft  most  humble  servant 

MILBS  MACDONBLL. 

P.  S.  The  boats  that  take  us  up  next  summer,  ft  those  for  the  people  who  follow 
OS  the  same  seasoni  may  all  be  sent  down  the  following  year  in  time  to  bring  up 


ozovi  h 

settlors  when  they  arrive,  provided  that  I  have  men  with  me  aoqaainted  with 
rapids. — The  sooner  that  a  vessel  can  be  bailt  on  Lake  Winipib  the  better;  as  then 
the  boats  need  not  proceed  up  farther  than  the  entrance  of  it.  The  lake  is  reported 
to  be  very  shoal,  particalarly  near  the  shore  where  boats  are  aconstomed  to  go,  bat 
even  shuald  this  be  foand  to  be  the  case,  flat-bottomel  vessels  of  the  Fetty  Yanger 
kind  as  ascd  in  America,  with  leeboards,  might  be  made  to  answer  the  navigation— 
and  snch  craft  coald  perhaps  get  np  to  the  forks  of  the  Bed  Biver. 

I  have  been  remiss  in  not  replying  to  yoar  Lordship's  enqairies  respecting 
Hsjor  McDonald,  and  can  only  offer  for  apology  the  confaslon  at  Scornoway;  I  knew 
a  Major  McDonald,  lai^t  winter  in  London  originally  from  Soath  Uist,  bnt  am  not  cer- 
tain if  his  name  is  Alexander.  He  had  served  two  or  three  years  in  Canada  in  the 
60th  Regt.  &  went  from  there  to  the  West  Indies.  He  has  sold  oat  of  the  Army  or 
gone  on  halt-pay — has  a  general  acqaaintanoe  with  living  characters — is  in  infirm 
health  &  has  been  long  from  the  Highlands. 

This  Factory  is  very  ill  constracted  &  not  at  all  adapted  for  a  cold  Conntry 
either  for  ose  or  convenience,  bat  as  I  imagine  the  main  obiect  of  the  Ca  to  be  thd 
procariog  of  Fars,  any  other  arrangements  here  are  to  them  immaterial.  The 
greatest  anani mi ty  appears  to  sobfeist  between  the  Chiefs  Anld  &  Cook. 

M.  MoD. 

Mem.  of  Articles  to  be  sent  oat  next  year  for  R  B.  S.  The  Maskets  and  Car- 
bines left  in  Store,  with  ballet  moalda  complete.  *4  Brass  Fjeld  Pieces. — General 
Patterson's  coostraction— 3  Poanders  (3  feet  long  &  weighing  1  cwt.  2  qrs.  19  lbs.). 

^Carriages  for  do.  with  rods,  sponges  &c.  complete. 

A  Qaern  for  grinding  grain  (it  approved  of  a  firitish  Union  Flag.) 

1  Quart  Apple  Seeds. 

Bocyclopedia  Britannica— boand  in  calf  complete  for  M.  McD.  It  may  bo 
sent  next  year  or  year  following  as  convenient. 

Hamilton  Moore's  Complete  Navigator  for  M,  McT>. 

A  Qaadrant,  Sextant,  &c. 

Arrowsmitb's  Map  of  North  America. — M.  McD. 

The  above  letter  &  enolosares  was  pat  into  the  general  Letter  Box  at  York. 
Factory  for  ship  Eddystone. 

*rhe  dimenBions  of  the  Wheels  k  balkj  part  of  the  Oarriage  need  onlj  be  sent. 


To  the  Bfght  Honhle.  the  Earl  of  Selkirk. 

TF.  Hudson's  Bay,  5th  Oct,  1811. 

Mt  LoRD.^The  people  going  home  have  disappointed  my  expectations ;  they^ 
formed  a  combination  together  against  remaining  longer  in  the  conntry,  or  they 
have  an  idea  of  getting  very  high  wages  at  home  for  coming  oat  again,  bat  1  hope  none 
of  these  will  be  taken  into  oar  service.  I  have  only  been  able  to  engage  one  man  for 
two  years  at  £.'5  per  ann.,  who  has  been  three  years  inland  from  Charchill. 

Mr.  Hillier  was  sent  off  the  30th  alto,  with  a  party  to  north  side  the  Nelson. 
I  sent  away  my  people  yesterday  to  the  same  place,  and  follow  them  myself  today. 
Mr.  Tomison  retnrns  with  the  ships— he  has  said  nothing  to  me  of  his  intentions — 
I  have  it  only  from  others — We  can  very  well  dispense  with  him — Had  he  remained 
be  coald  be  of  no  service  to  oar  party,  neither  here  nor  at  the  Red  Biver. — The  poor 
old  man  hart  his  back  by  a  fall  on  the  passage  and  feels  disconraged. 

Mr.  £dwards  has  not  been  sufficiently  carefal  of  the  Instruments  yoar  Lordship 
sent  to  his  charge.  The  two  Barometers  are  injared — they  should  have  been  sent 
back  to  be  repaired,  but  that  he  has  taken  them  with  him,  and  I  have  only  learned  the 
«MX)ident  since  his  departure. 

I  have  taken  the  liberty  of  patting  some  letters  for  Canada  under  cover  to  Toar 
lordship  to  be  forwarded. 


CXCVll 


Tho  weather  has  been  mild  and  pleasant  for  some  days  past— it  snowed  last 
night  aboQt  6  or  T  inehes,  which  they  say  will  not  go  off— this  is  the  month  (^Nov- 
ember in  Canada — I  shall  be  very  anxious  for  the  month  at  April  to  commence  our 
operations,  and  hope  to  make  then  a  more  agreeable  report  than  the  present  times- 
can  admit  of. 

I  have  the  honor  to  be,  Ac,  Ac., 

MILBS  HACDONBLL. 

My  letter  of  the  1st  Instant  communicated  folly  everything  that  oconrred  worth. 
saentioiiing. 


To  the  Bight  Hanble.  the  Earl  of  Selkirk 

TF.  Hudson's  Bat,  5th  Oct,  1811. 

Mr  Lord, — I  have  this  foment  been  driven  back  from  Point  of  Harsh  by  a 
Btrong  North  wind,  bat  hope  to  get  roand  tomorrow  should  the  wind  fall. 

There  are  some  other  drawbacks  on  the  outfits  of  this  year — none  of  the  boats 
that  oame  out  packed  ap  has  been  landed,  there  is  now  no  chance  of  getting  them 
ashore — the  Captains  are  jast  embarking  with  the  Packet,  aod  there  is  a  good  deal  of 
ice  floating  abont  The  Boats  mast  of  coarse  be  taken  back  to  England.  I  think  it 
beet  to  seid  them  out  again — they  will  be  serviceable  for  the  people  coming  next 
year.  I  shall  build  some  on  nearly  the  same  model  for  my  division,  so  that  the  Car- 
penters here  will  have  to  put  them  together.    It  is  a  pity  they  should  be  lost. 

Your  Lordships 

ever  sincere 

MILES  MACDONELL. 

I  do  not  think  all  our  Ghrind  stones  are  landed — there  never  was  more  confusion^ 
than  in  the  landing  of  stores  here,  Goods  &  stores  for  all  the  Factories  landing  pro* 
miscuously  together,  and  those  to  be  shipped  meeting  them  on  our  narrow  wharf. — 
A  Newfoundland  Dog  would  be  a  good  acquisition  to  me. — M.  HoD. 


To  WtUiaM  Cook,  Esqr.,  Governor  of  TF.,  d:c. 

Nblson  ENOAMPMiiiTy  2nd  Nov.  1811. 

Dear  Sir, — We  have  had  a  small  supply  of  fresh  meat  from  Hr.  Geddes  since  I 
bad  the  pleasure  of  writing  you  last.  A  party  was  sent  there  a  few  days  ago  and 
only  brought  three  Barrels  of  salted  meat — Mr.  Oeddes  informed  Mr.  Joo.  Sloan,  the 
<rfBoer  widi  the  party,  that  he  had  orders  not  to  give  us  any  more  fresh  meat  but  to 
reserve  it  all  for  the  Factory.  This  must  surely  be  a  mistake  of  Mr.  Geddes',  as  I 
understood  both  from  Mr.  Auld  and  yoa,  that  the  motive  of  sending  us  to  this  place, 
was  to  be  in  a  convenient  situation  to  receive  supplies  of  fresh  meat  for  the  preserva- 
tion of  the  health  of  our  people. 

There  is  scarcely  provisions  now  on  baud  for  one  month's  consumption,  at  the 
mteSof  2  lb.  of  meat  per.  day  to  a  man-ft  at  the  expiration  of  that  time  there  is  not  a  pro- 
bability of  a  communication  being  practicable  between  this  and  the  Factory,  it  being 
very  uncertain  at  what  time  we  can  cross  the  river  on  ice.  Our  situation  here  will 
oonsequently  be  most  helpless.  We  have  made  every  possible  ezertien  to  get  Game, 
but  hitherto  all  to  no  purpose,  except  about  3  brace  of  Wood  Partridges  which  have 
been  killed.  We  now  occupy  both  sides  of  the  river,  and  have  a  party  at  Sam's 
Creek — no  Deer  have  yet  been  seen. 

You  will  please  to  send  my  stove  pipe  by  these  two  men — 10  lengths  of  sheet 
iron  along  with  two  Elbows  will  be  sufficient — ^If  the  smith  has  not  made  Elbows, 
let  4  sheets  iron  be  sent — we  shall  endeavour  to  make  them  here  aliho'  without  a 
126 -N 


czcmi 


BlacksmithB  shop  or  Tools. — Coald  yoa  spare  half  a  dozen  Tin  plates,  we  are  much 
in  need  of  tbem« 

Mr.  Aald  might  have  been  crossed  every  day  sinoe  Satnrday  last,  &  may  yet  eo 
long  as  this  mild  weather  continaes.  I  t>eg  my  respects  to  him,  and  am  with  tr«a 
rej^urd 

My  Dear  Sir, 

Very  Sincerely  Tours, 

MILBS  MAODONBLL. 

Sent  by  two  men  fromsonth  side  Party  to  YF,  who  retarned  the  5  th  Inatani, 
and  broaght  an  order  for  Mr.  Geddes  to  givens  all  the  mi  at  he  might  have  whenever 
called  for. 


Nblson  Bmoampmbht,  30th  November,  1811. 

Mr  Dkab  Sib, — A.  mild  day  offers  to  send  a  boat  across  the  Nelson  with  the 
Bxpress  from  Ghorohiil,  which  arrived  here  on  the  28th  instant. 

I  beg  of  you  to  embrace  everv  opportnoity  of  sending  as  skins  for  Togas,  TroaserB, 
&c^  with  twine,  coarse  needles,  ac.  The  skins  yoa  sent  by  the  last  Indians  have  not 
yet  reached  me,  the  weather  being  snoh  that  we  coald  not  pat  oat  a  boat  to  oroas 
them.     I  shall  now  get  them  by  the  retam  of  this  boat.  t 

Mr.  Aaid  was  to  have  faroished  as  with  some  whip  saw  Piles,  from  Charohill, 
bat  I  see  none  arrived.  Of  coarse,  we  cannot  possibly  saw  boards,  for  want  of  thenu 
Mr.  A.  promised  as  a  qoaotity  of  Essence  of  Malt,  Chrystalised  Salts  of  Lemon, 
&0.,  to  be  ased  as  a  preventive  for  the  Soarvy,  bat  says  nothing  to  me  in  his  letter 
aboat  such.  The  Scarvy  has  not  yet  made  its  appearaoce  among  a^  bat  as  oar 
people  are  now  living  entirely  on  salt  provisions,  and  oar  stock  of  oatmeal  not  war- 
ranting a  liberal  issue,  we  are  not  certain  how  long  that  dreadfal  evil  may  keep 
away  from  us. 

I  am,  my  dear  Sir, 

Tour  most  obedt,  and  humble  servt«, 

MILBS  MAODONBLL. 

Wm.  H.  Cook,  Bsq.,  Govr.  YP. 

I  hope  the  people  with  you  are  recovered  from  the  complaints  they  had  when 
you  wrote  me  by  Mr.  Auld. 

M.  McD. 


To  WiUiam  Auld^  Esq.^  Superintendent  of  the  Northern  Department  Eudson^s  Bojf. 

Nelson  BKOAJCPMiNTy 

25th  Deer.  1811. 
DiAB  Sib,— 

Your  letter  of  the  16th  Oct,  from  YF.  reached  me  on  the  5th  Novembdr  at  the 
time  you  crossed  here  on  your  route  to  C.  B.  &  should  have  been  acknowledged 
before  now  had  an  opportunity  for  communication  offered. 

The  selection  of  men  for  Bed  Biver  settlement  was  made  in  my  mind  on  board 
of  the  ships,  &  once  that  I  learned  the  number  to  be  given  me  for  that  service  there 
could  be  no  further  delay— In  conversation  with  you,  after  the  arrival  of  the  Bddy- 
stone,  I  was  permitted  to  take  35  of  the  passengers  besides  Wm.  Fi  n  lay  since  engageo. 
The  people  being  landed  from  the  ships  at  different  times  &  hurried  off  prooiisoa* 
^ously  as  they  landed  from  the  Factory  to  this  place,  the  men  intended  for  B.  B.  S« 


oxozix 


<x>a1d  not  then  withont  Bome  detention  until  the  whole  of  them  had  landed,  be  Bepar> 
ated  from  the  others.  Qhat  separation  was  done  immediately  after  my  arrival  here* 
— The  selection  has  been  made  with  a  view  of  forming  an  extensive  local  oonnectioQ 
in  the  Highlands  of  Scotland  &  in  Ireland.  Ten  or  Bleven  of  the  number  were 
-engaged  by  the  H.  B.  Co.'b  Agent  at  Glasgow  at  £25  Sterg.  of  annual  wages,  &  the 
Committee  pointedly  refused  to  sanction  the  engagement  altho'  the  people  had  in 
the  mean  time  been  sent  to  Stornoway  to  meet  the  Co.'s  ships. — To  cover  the  Agent 
Jl  prevent  any  disagreeable  consequences,  the  Earl  of  Selkirk  instructed  me  by  letter 
to  take  these  men  into  his  service,  the  rest  of  the  number  has  been  filled  up  from 
Orkney.  From  the  very  clear  &  explicit  exposition  you  make  of  the  state  of  the 
Pactories,  altho*  you  have  not  sent  me  the  statement  of  which  you  speak,  I  see  great 
deficiency  of  men  for  carrying  on  the  trade  in  the  Northern  Department  under  your 
enperintendence.  A  supply  of  200  men  was  calculated  on  by  the  H.  B.  Co.  to  be 
sent  out  this  last  year  to  the  different  Departments;  that  number  was  actually 
.eDgaged  in  the  Highlands  of  Scotland  &  in  Ireland*  From  the  defection  of  the  greater 
part  of  these  about  the  time  they  wore  to  embark,  owin>^  to  malicious  reports  indoa- 
triously  spread  among  them,  recourse  was  only  then  had  at  so  late  a  period  to  engage 
Orkney  men  to  supply  the  deficiency. 

The  service  of  the  men  being  now  lost  till  next  summer  from  the  late  arrival  o£ 
the  ships,  the  number  goinj^  with  me  will  be  less  injurious  to  the  Co*s  affairs  as  their 
wages  &  subsistence  will  of  course  be  borne  on  the  &.  B.  S.  establishment.  The  next 
ships  I  am  persuaded  will  bring  an  ample  supply  of  men  for  us  all.  As  matters  are 
4it  present  situated  from  the  scarcity  of  hands,  I  shall  be  as  moderate  as  possible  con- 
sistent with  the  good  of  the  service  I  am  sent  on,  &  instead  of  throwing  obstacles  in 
the  way  of  the  Co.  have  come  out  to  be  an  ally  of  theirs  to  support  them«  It  is 
unnecessary  to  point  out  to  a  person  of  your  penetration  the  great  advantages  to  be 
derived  by  the  Co.  from  the  prosperity  of  the  proposed  Colony,  among  many  otbersi 
m  firm  &  powerful  support  may  be  reckoned  on  in  that  quarter  on  the  Qrand  Canadian 
Soute  ;  ample  supplies  of  provisions  for  the  Factories,  &c.,  &c. 

Whenyou  take  into  consideration  the  numerous  stores  now  lying  in  the  ware- 
houses at  iF,  &  requisite  for  such  an  undertaking :  possession  to  be  taken  &  kept  of 
jm  extensive  country,  the  natives  of  which  may  by  malicious  machination  be  ready 
to  oppose;  you  will  think  the  number  already  mentioned  scarcely  adequate  to  the 
purpose.  However,  I  shall  not  ask  for  more  in  the  present  state  of  things,  &  shall 
pursue  the  particular  object  entrusted  to  me  to  the  utmost  of  my  ability  with  any 
number  of  men  that  may  be  given. 

Were  we  to  form  a  jadgment  of  all  Indians  by  the  present  inoffensive  &  docile 
state  of  the  natives  in  the  vicinity  of  the  shores  of  Hudson's  Bay,  a  full  security 
might  be  reposed  in  their  friendship :  but  the  Ossineboine  nation,  into  whose  coun^* 
we  are  going,  aie  represented  as  among  the  most  warlike  Indians  of  N.  America.  We 
have  already  been  tnreatened  in  London  with  those  people  by  a  person  that  knows 
them  well  (Sir  A.  McEenzie)  and  who  has  pledged  himself  in  the  most  unequivocal 
&  decisive  manner,  to  oppose  the  establishment  of  this  colony  by  all  means  in  his 
power.  The  London  merchants  connected  with  the  N.  W.  do.,  are  inimical  to  it; 
&  I  have  reason  to  expect  that  every  means  the  N.  W.  Co.  can  attempt  to  thwart  it 
will  be  resorted  to— to  what  extent  their  influence  may  direct  the  conduct  of  the 
nations,  is  to  me  uncertain,  &  justifies  being  on  oar  guard  at  all  points. 

I  well  know  the  value  of  experience  and  practice  in  ascending  rivers  and 
rapids;  and  that  to  descend  them  requires  not  only  general  experience  but  also  a 
local  knowledge  of  the  best  channels.  The  rapids  of  the  rivers  which  fall  into 
Hudson's  Bay  must  by  all  accounts  be  very  formidable,  &  the  navigation  of 
them  consequently  difficalt — but  it  may  be  remarked  that  faw  or  none  of  the  people 
^ho  ascend  and  descend  these  waters  have  ever  had  an  opportnity  of  seeing  river 
navigation  in  other  parts  of  North  America;  &  therefore  conceive  that  waters  mn 
to  the  sea  no  where  else  so  strong  as  those  falling  into  H.  Bay.  I  am  persuaded 
that  Canadian  voyageurs  would  not  shrink  from  these ;  &  I  do  suppose  that  many 
jMirts  of  the  route  the  traders  follow  from  Canada  to  the  N*  West  must  be  equally 
difficult 

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I  like  your  candour,  &  the  freedom  with  which  you  deliver  your  opinion ; 
permit  me  likewise  to  do  60,  &  altho' it  must  differ  from  ycurs  with  regard  to  the 
river  navigation,  it  may  yet  be  no  more  than  an  opinion  : — In  speaking  cf  waters 
that  I  have  not  seen,  I  feel  a  ^roat  advantage  yon  have  over  me ;  yet  cannot  help 
being  strongly  impressed  with  the  idea  that  had  we  arrived  in  this  country  in  8n£^ 
cient  time  to  put  our  boats  together  &  to  get  up,  we  should  with  the  assistance  of 
pilots  have  accomplished  the  vcyace  to  B.  R  S. ;  of  course,  not  in  so  shott  a  time  as 
yonr  experienced  men  might  do,  out  with  perseverance  &  diligence  we  should  get 
np,  &  i  trust  without  the  loss  of  lives  or  property.  It  is  probable  that  wo 
oould  not  be  able  to  take  all  the  stores  along— the  devil  must  be  in  the  way,  if  with 
80  many  men  &  all  effective,  we  could  not  go  up.  I  shall  next  summer  put  the  matter 
to  the  test,  &  shall  only  require,  (nor  would  I  wish  to  take  more)  than  oue  experi- 
enced man  in  each  boat  along  with  our  own  hands,  &  those  I  will  not  require  to 
take  farther  than  the  entrance  of  Lake  Wmnipio.    The  number  of  boats  for  my 

Kilty  will  be  five  or  six,  &  the  furnish: ng  one  pilot  for  each  will  not  I  hope  be  very 
trimental  to  the  Honble.  Coy's,  affairs.  Probably  this  number  of  men  may  be 
fiumished  as  early  as  we  can  be  ready  to  proceed  before  the  arrival  of  the  inland 
traders.  When  familes  are  to  go  up  they  will  require  two  experienced  men  in  eack 
boat,  as  they  may  not  have  so  many  effective  men  as  we. 

The  boats  which  have  been  sent  from  England  are  not  well  constructed — the 
plan  of  them  was  good,  but  the  idea  has  not  been  well  taken  up  by  the  tradesmen 
who  had  never  before  ^een  anything  of  the  kind.  The  work  is  very  slightly  & 
imperfectly  executed,  &  there  was  not  time  for  alteration.  The  best  of  them  are  30 
feet  long  &  came  out  in  bulk,  but  unfortunately  were  not  landed,  owing,  as  I  have 
been  inlormed,  to  a  difference  between  Capt  Taylor,  of  the  schooner.  Bast  Maine,  & 
Mr.  Davidson,  mate  of  the  Edw**  &  Ann.  Davidson  wanted  the  boats  to  be  taken 
adiore  in  the  schooner  ;  Taylor  would  not  receive  orders  from  him,  the  boats  were 
consequently  left  in  the  ship  &  brought  back  to  England.  They  would  be  very  con- 
venient for  us  next  spring  to  go  up.  They  shall  not  however  be  lost  as  I  expect 
them  out  again  &  will  feerve  to  transport  part  of  another  division  of  our  people.  • 
Ihose  vou  saw  at  TF  aie  too  short,  too  deep,  &  very  slightly  put  together. 

All  the  boats  I  ever  saw  used  for  shoal  river  navigation  were  flat  bottomed  &  some- 
thing of  the  model  of  those  now  at  YF  ;  no  others  can  answer  a  good  purpose.  I 
shall  cause  my  boat  builder  (Thomas  Angus)  with  such  assistance  as  he  can  have 
from  your  people,  to  build  next  spring  two  or  three  boats  such  as  are  used  on  the 
St.  Lawrence  k  Mohawk  Bivers.  they  will  be  easier  built,  lighter,  carry  more,  & 
managed  by  as  few  hands  as  your  boats.  When  proved  to  be  fit  for  your  rivers  here^ 
I  am  persuaded  they  will  be  generally  adopted.  For  these  boats  I  expect  to  have  all 
the  wood,  materials  ready  in  course  of  the  winter. 

Your  boats  that  I  saw  at  YF  are  in  my  opinion  certainly  not  the  fittest  for  shoal 
river  navigation  &  altho'  they  have  hitherto  served  the  purpose  must  yet  be  managed 
with  much  labour  &  disadvantage. — They  are  of  the  construction  of  whale  boats,  are 
heavy,  &  better  calculated  for  sea  service  than  that  of  shoal  rivers.  The  keels  must 
be  a  constant  impediment,  always  touching  stones  in  shoal  water.  From  the  form 
they  take  in  the  bow  &  stern  a  man  cannot  stand  in  them  to  use  a  setting  Pole  ; — 
most  essential  &  indispensable  tool  in  rapids  &  strong  currents. 

You  very  justly  remark  that  we  have  a  vast  deal  of  lumber  to  carry  up.  A  great 
deal  is  required  to  form  a  settlement  so  distant  from  resources  as  that  country  now 
is,  I  should  be  at  a  lofis  to  know  what  articles  among  the  stores  to  leave  behind.  Our 
Packages  have  not  been  well  made  up,  &  will  certainly  require  a  reinspection  for 
which  there  will  be  sufficient  time  in  the  spring.  The  private  luggage  of  both  the 
officers  &  men  must  be  limited.  Erom  what  you  state  oi  the  abundance  of  the  coun* 
try,  I  am  happy  to  learn  that  it  will  not  be  necessary  to  bring  with  us  much  more 
provisions  than  what  the  journey  up  may  require,  this  will  enable  us  to  take  a  greater 
proportion  if  not  the  whole  of  the  other  public  stores. 

That  the  arrival  of  strangers  among  them  is  not  liked  by  the  Orkneymen  now 
n  the  H,  B.  Cos.  service,  is  a  thing  which  might  be  expected,  they  have  enjoyed  the 


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•exclusive  advantages  of  the  Trade  for  a  long  time  nnoiixed  with  any  others;  whiho 
might  indaoe  them  to  sappose  that  no  people  oaght  to  be  employed  bat  themselves. — 
I  am  surprised  however,  that  they  should  act  so  mach  against  their  own  true  intereets 
as  not  to  reengage  their  services,  when  it  is  anderstood  they  cannot  do  so  well  by  go- 
ing home.  I  am  mach  deceived  nnless  many  of  those  will  come  out  a^ain  should  they 
be  taken.  In  my  opinion,  experience  is  their  strongest  recommenoation,  &  shonld 
they  altogether  ^nit  the  Country,  the  Co.  can  get  abandaoce  of  men  from  other  parts 
of  the  United  Kingdom,  &  experience  can  be  acquired.  With  regard  to  settling  a 
Colony,  people  from  other  parts  would  I  think  with  you  serve  the  purpose  better  tSan 
these  from  Orkney,  particularly  such  of  them  as  have  aire  dy  boon  in  this  Country, 
whose  habits  of  insubdrdination,  idleness,  &  inactivity  will  ba  very  difficalt*to  era- 
dicate. One  or  two  old  hands  is  enough  to  poisoa  any  party — they  tell  the  others 
that  they  ought  to  have  this  thing  &  that  other  thing, — make  the  whole  discontented 
A*keep  ihemselves  in  the  back  ground.  Wm.  Finlay  has  already  occasioned  a  little 
difficulty,  laying  down  Factory  Law  (as  he  explained  it)  k  disobedience ;  in  conse- 
quence of  which  I  removed  him  from  my  party  oo  the  Souch  side  the  Nelson.  Any 
farther  miiiconduct  will  occasion  stronger  steps  to  bd  taken  with  him. 

What  you  so  much  dreaded,  the  scurvy  nas  at  la^t  made  its  appearance  among 
"as,  but  iu  the  most  favourable  manner ;  only  one  man  has  taken  it  as  yet,  &  he  is 
mending.  I  am  in  hopes,  as  it  has  kept  off  so  long,  that  no  more  will  be  afflicted  wiUi 
it.  However  that  may  be,  I  could  not  think  of  sending  any  such  to  TF.  as  yoa 
apprehended.  Oar  people  are  far  more  comfortably  lodged  than  tbey  could  beat  the 
Pactory ;  &  the  sick  have  the  benefit  k  attendance  of  a  surgeon.  None  of  the  Bssenoe 
of  itfaU,  Cranberries,  &o.,  which  you  intended  to  send  by  the  return  of  your  sledges 
irom  G*  B.  was  left  here  with  us.  I  have  written  to  &[r.  Cook  for  some  of  theee 
articles,  in  case  of  the  disorder  making  farther  progress — but  am  in  hopes  they  will 
not  be  needed. 

I  am  not  sanguine  as  to  any  personal  gratification  arising  to  me  from  the  ad- 
vancement of  the  new  Colony,  on  the  contrary  have  prepared  my  mind  to  encounter 
tiny  difficulties  and  obstructions  that  may  offer,  and  having  now  so  far  em- 
barked, shall  not  cease  to  prosecute  the  undfertaking  until  it  arrives  at  a  state  of 
permanency  to  ensure  its  success  beyond  the  probability  of  a  failure.  With  the 
eupport  to  be  calculated  on,  from  a  knowledge  of  the  firmness  and  perseverance  of 
the  noble  projector,  at  whose  request  I  undertook  the  execution,  this  state  of  per- 
manency, I  trust,  will  not  b3  far  distant.  Your  ready  cvoperatioa  for  this  object, 
will  much  facilitate  its  advancement.  I  am  very  sensible  of  the  unremitted  atten- 
tion you  have  all  along  shown  to  promote  our  prosperity.  Bf  r.  Cook  has  likewise 
embraced  every  opportunity  to  administer  relief  to  our  wants,  and  add  to 
our  comforts — matters  must  succeed  when  all  hands  pull  together.  I  look  on  oar 
situation  here  as  the  best  we  could  have  in  this  part  of  the  country,  for  the  health 
and  exercise  of  our  people,  k  far  preferable,  in  every  respect,  to  being  at  Y.  Factorf  • 
The  people  have  been  hitherto  constantly  employed ;  &  it  is  likely  there  will  be 
foind  enough  of  Uiieful  Ubour  to  keep  their  blood  all  wint3r  in  good  circulation. 

With  true  regard,  I  am, 

J>earSir, 

Yours  very  sinoerelyi 

MILES  MACDONBLL. 

P.  8. — ^The  ration  established  last  year  by  the  Honble  Committee  at  the  sug- 
gestion of  the  Earl  of  Selkirk,  which  you  sute  in  your  letter  of  3rd  November,  in 
reply  to  a  letter  I  wrote  Mr.  Cook  about  that  time  conoerninfi^  provisions,  could  not 
possibly  be  complied  with  by  our  parties  here.  I  was  till  then  ignorant  of  such 
ration  being  established,  &  did  I  know  it,  could  not  have  conformed  for  want  of  the 
different  species,  having  only  oatmeal  k  moat;  of  the  oatmeal  our  stock  could  only 
admit  of  one  pint  to  a  man  per  day  with  two  lb.  of  fresh  meat  (venison).  As  we 
now  have  access  to  the  Factory  one  lb.  of  meat  with  an  increased  allowance  of  oat- 


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meal  Is  what  is  given  at  present  toonr  people.  This  appears  to  serve  them  amply  fw 
two  meals  a  day,  all  that  I  allow  them  to  take. 

A  regular  entry  is  made  of  the  meat  received,  as  well  as  of  the  other  species  of 
provisions,  every  ponnd  of  which  shall  be  accoanted  for. 

M.  McD. 
Wic.  AuLD,  Esq.,  C.R 

Sent  by  the  O.R  Express,  2'7th  December,  1811. 


NsLSON  Enoampmemt,  5th  January,  1812. 

Mt  Dsab  Sib,— Messrs.  Tale  &  Spencer  arrived  here  lat^t  evening  and  handed  me 
yonr  obliging  letter  of  the  2nd  instant.  We  have  collected  here  all  the  driftwood 
fit  for  boat  timbers  that  we  could  between  this  and  Flamborough  Head.  There  is 
not  much  of  it.  There  is  likewise  some  collected  by  the  party  I  had  on  the  sooth 
aide  the  river,  and  which  has  since  been  recalled  from  there.  Vio  have  a  parcel  of 
oars  and  poles  here,  and  when  dressed,  will,  I  thiik,  be  sufficient  for  oar  purpose. 
But  there  is  not  a  tree  on  this  side  the  river,  as  far  as  Mr.  Geddes's  place,  fit  to  be 
sawed  for  boat  plank. 

Mr.  Tate  infoims  me  there  is  a  quantity  of  good  wood  on  the  south  side  above 
the  house  your  people  were  building  which  he  formerly  saw  and  L  now  send  men 
along  with  him  to  whom  he  will  show  the  place.  Three  boats  is  the  number  I  bad 
made  up  in  my  mind  that  we  should  require  to  build  ;  1  am  happy  to  find  that  your 
opinion  perfectly  coinsides  with  mine  In  this  respect. 

It  will  be  necessary  to  conclude  where  these  boats  can  be  most  conveniently 
built  The  materials  lying  so  scattered,  nothing  of  the  kind  can  bo  attempted  here. 
I  shall  have  a  hut  built  immediately  at  the  place  where  the  wood  is,  and  have  it 
sawed  into  boards  and  planks.  None  of  the  boards  brought  here  can  be  of  any 
Bervice,  There  is  yet  a  quantity  left  at  the  New  House  which  may  come  into  use. 
As  you  say  that  you  have  materials  for  one  boat  at  the  Factory,  there  will  not  be  a 
▼ast  deal  required  for  two  more.  The  boats  that  I  shall  direct  the  construction  of 
will  be  flat  bottomed,  &  without  keels ;  they  will  be  easier  built,  lighter,  carry 
more,  &  managed  by  as  few  hands  as  your  boats  which  I  have  seen  at  the  Factory. 
They  should  be  about  30  feet  long,  the  timbers  all  shaped  alike,  with  a  strong  stem 
&  stern.  The  boards  &  plank  for  thetie  should  be  sawed  the  length  of  from  15  to  20 
feet.  <j|  yKP«|i    «q 

Mr.  Tate  is  in  haste  to  be  away — in  a  very  few  days  I  shall  communicate  further 
by  a  provision  party,  as  we  are  now  entirely  out. 

I  am,  my  dear  Sir, 

Very  sincerely  yours, 

MILES  MACDONELL. 
W.  H.  Cook,  Esq.,  Gtov.  YF. 


Nelson  Encampment,  9th  January,  1812. 

Mt  Dsab  Sib, — I  am  surprised  that  Mr.  Geddes  should  make  a  complaint  to 
yon  of  the  uncivil  conduct  of  our  people  towards  him  at  €0  late  a  period,  when  he 
Lad  an  opportnity  of  immediate  application  here. 

I  fent  a  party  only  twice  there  for  provisions,  on  the  12th  &  22nd  November. 
The  first  party  consisted  oi  ten  men,  they  carried  very  little,  each  man  took  only  as 
much  as  he  thought  proper  &  came  off  with  it  as  fast  as  he  could,  without  waiting 
for  another.  The  2nd  party  consisted  of  13  men,  with  them  I  sent  an  officer  to 
regulate  their  burdens  &o  to  prevent  them  fi*om  running  away  from  each  other  for 
fear  of  accidents  through  cold  &c.  The  conduct  of  this  party  I  know  has  been 
regular  frcm  the  report  of  the  officer,  on  which  I  can  depcLd.    At  the  time  my  first 


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party  went|  Mr.  Hillier  sent  likewise  aparty— it  was  one  of  his  men    who  threw^ 
away  his  blanket 

A  general  aconsation  cannot  so  well  be  taken  notice  of,  bat  if  Mr.  Oeddes  will 
state  the  charges  more  particalarly,  we  can  yet  find  oat  the  offenders,  shoald  he  not 
bo  able  to  point  them  oat  himself.  JSe  dined  with  as  on  Christmas  Day  &  staid  the 
night  when  on  his  way  to  the  Factory,  bat  he  did  not  give  the  least  sarmise  of  a 
oomplaint  against  any  of  oar  people. 

Yea  will  always,  I  trast,  find  me  ready  to  co-operate  with  yoa  in  sapporting 
Older.  &  to  enforce  the  respect  dae  to  an  cfficer  from  inferiors.  One  of  my  officers, 
Mr.  Michael  McDonnell,  who  went  on  the  22nd  December  last  with  men  of  his  party 
for  prOTieions  to  the  Factoi^,  complains  of  being  left  all  night  in  the  common  Gaara 
Boom  among  your  men.  having  arrived  at  the  Factory  late  at  night,  frostbit,  after 
wanderirg  all  day  in  the  woods  without  victaals,  being  strayed  from  his  people  k 
lost  his  way  in  the  snow-drift,  be  coald  not  possibly  go  away  for  that  night,  &  was 
text  day  dragged  on  a  ^led,  unable  to  walk.  I  forbear  making  any  comment ;  & 
give  the  matter  candidly  as  stated  to  me  by  Mr.  McDonnell,  after  his  arrival  here. 

I  now  send  eight  men  &  three  dogs  for  provisions,  according  to  memorandum 
below.  We  have  idready  Five  men  in  the  Scurvy  and  nothing  of  either  suitable  pro> 
vi^ions  or  acids  to  relieve  them ;  it  is  probable  that  the  malady  may  go  through  us  all 
unless  preventives  are  in  time  administered.  This  consideration  will  serve  to  regu* 
late  the  quantity  of  antiscorbutics  which  may  be  required.  It  is  nerhaps  easier  to 
prevent  this  complaint,  than  to  cure  it  after  that  it  has  seated  itseli  in  the  constitu- 
tion. 

I  am.  Dear  Sir, 

Most  truly  yours, 

MILES  MAGDONBLL. 

Memorandum  of  aitioles  to  send  :— 

1  Sled  of  Pease, 

1    do       Barley, 

12  yds.  Duffel, 

1  Bundle  of  Leather, 

1  Iron  Pot  (about  4  gallp.)  with  Bale. 

1  Camp  Kettle, 

Oatmeal, 

Anti6Cor];)utics. 

W.  H.  Cook,  Esq., 
Govt.  TP.  . 

P.S. — I  am  much  obliged  to  you  for  the  puppies  you  sent.  Your  good  inten- 
tions were  in  part  frustrated,  as  only  one  of  them  reached  me.  The  Indian  left  the 
other  behind  or  allowed  him  to  perish.  The  one  that  came  promises  to  be  a  good 
dog,  but  his  feeding  has  been  very  much  neglected.  Perhaps  your  stock  may  afford 
to  spare  another  as  a  companion  to  him. 

Whatever  quantity  of  leather  you  furnished  Mr.  Hillier  with,  he  has  not  been 
able  to  spare  me  any.    The  quantity  I  have  had  can  easily  be  ascertained.    M.  MoD. 


Nblson  Bnoampmint,  21st  January,  1812. 

Mt  Diab  Sm, 

The  articles  agreeable  to  your  obliging  letter  of  10th  instant  arrived,  but 
the  barley  sent  was  of  our  seed  grain  for  R  R  S.,  it  is  a  pity  that  it  was 
meddled  with.  I  am  obliged  to  send  it  back  by  this  party  as  it  cannot  be  safe 
here  from  the  unsufficiency  of  our  roofs  should  rain  happen  to  iM  in  the  spring. 


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The  B.  B.  S.  stores  are  not  for  oonsamption  her«,  there  being  nothing  among  of  tke 
eatable  kind  except  what  is  intended  for  seed.  It  is  therefore  best  not  to  nurieat 
them  at  present  fnrther  than  may  be  deemed  necessary  for  their  preservation. 

I  forwarded  your  packet  to  Mr.  Geddes  by  an  Indian,  &  for  the  safety  of  our 
people  going  to  the  Factory  for  provisions  applied  to  him  for  Indians  to  oat  m 
straight  line  of  road  from  the  new  House  to  the  Factory :  This  will,  I  ezpeot^ 
shorten  the  distance  &  avoid  the  exposure  along  the  river  by  the  track  hitherto 
followed.  Our  last  party  suffered  much  from  the  cold  and  windy  exposure,  several 
were  frost  bitten.  The  wind  was  from  the  Northward  &  drifted  the  snow  that  they 
could  not  see  across  the  river.  I  have  to  apologize  for  undertaking  this  road  before 
you  were  consulted,  but  the  idea  only  struck  me  from  the  sufferings  of  my  last  party, 
the  case  was  urgent  &  I  had  not  an  opportunity  for  communication.  Whatever 
blame  may  be  attached  to  it  belongs  entirely  to  me.  The  Indians  were  backward  to 
undertake  it  without  your  order  until  I  pledged  myself  to  defend  them  harmless. 

This  party,  under  the  direction  of  Mr.  McLeod,  go  for  a  supply  of  provisions, 
Ao^  according  to  the  memo,  at  the  bottom.  I  have  now  15  men  in  tue  scurvy, 
&  Mr.  Hilliers  has  8,— it  is  uncertain  to  what  extent  this  cruel  malady  may  afOict 
us.  Messrs.  McBae  &  Bd wards  visit  you  at  this  time,  no  opportunity  offered  by 
which  I  could  notify  to  you  the  time  of  their  visit  They  are  companions  &  chuse  to 
sleep  together  herCi  so  that  you  need  not  bd  put  to  the  inconvenience  of  famish- 
ing two  beds  for  them.  I  have  directed  Mr.  McBae  to  hand  you  aocte.  &  en- 
gagements in  his  possession  of  people  not  on  m^  list  here. 

As  to  my  men  going  for  provisions,  there  is  a  standing  order  to  the  officer  not 
to  let  any  of  them  go  to  the  Factory,  except  the  number  that  may  be  requisite  for 
bringing  away  any  articles  particularly  required  from  there,  &  which  may  not  bo 
at  the  Tent,  &  any  such  I  do  not  wish  to  receive  liquor  or  provisions,  nor  be  furnished 
with  any  articles  on  their  own  accts.,  unless  the  ofiKcer  particularly  applies 
for  it. 

Mr.  Hillier  &  I  propose  to  be  with  you  on  the  evening  of  the  first  February, 
agreeable  to  your  request,  to  assist  in  making  such  arrangements  for  boat-building 
as  may  be  necessary. 

I  am,  My  Dear  Sir, 

Most  truly  yours, 

MILES  MACDONELL. 
Memorandum  of  articles  :— 

10  Gallons  Molasses, 

20     do      Pease, 

20  Barley, 

20  Moose  Skins, 

12  yards  Duffel, 

25  lbs.  Muscovado  Sugar, 

8  Skein  sewing  Twine, 

Oatmeal, 

Bacon. 

M.  MoD. 

IV.  H.  Cook,  Esq., 
Govt.  YF. 


NsLsoii  Bnoahpmsnt,  26th  Jany.,  1812. 

My  Dear  Sir, 

I  have  given  due  consideration  to  the  suggestion  contained  in  your  letter 
of  23rd    inst,    of    sending  some  of  the  Clerks   Here    immediately   to    Oxford 


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Hoase,  on  acooant  of  their  health  (in  those  sioklj  times)  &  the  advantage  of  saving 
the  transport  of  them  by  the  boats  next  sammer. 

There  are  six  gentlemen  of  my  mess— ihree  of  them,  Messrs.  Boarke,  Edwards 
-&  McBae,  being  in  a  manner  staff  officers  (the  two  first  being  professional  men  & 
the  thitd  a  storekeeper)  are  intended  to  be  generally  along  with  me.  Two  otberti, 
Messrs.  Whitford  &  McDonnell,  are  in  their  present  condition  incapable  of  goioi^ 
on  any  ezoarsion,  the  first  from  ill  health,  and  the  latter  from  the  effects 
of  the  frost.  Mr.  McLeod  is  the  only  officer  I  have  who  superintends  the  men  at 
labour  ft  that  can  accompany  parties  going  for  provisions,  ft  with  him  I  could  not 
conveniently  dispense. 

I  have  communicated  the  matter  to  Mr.  Hillier,  ft  he  is  not  inclined  to  part 
•with  any  of  the  young  men  who  are  with  him.  The  services  of  the  whole  will  bt 
material  in  ascending  the  waters  next  summer.  In  the  boats  they  will  keep  the  men 
fy  their  duty,  see  the  goods  taken  care  of,  ft  give  assistance  to  expedite  the  voyage. 
As  the  officers  of  each  party  mess  with  the  chief,  they  run  no  greater  risk  on  the 
«»core  of  health  than  we  do  ourselves. 

If  you  think  the  stock  of  Antiscorbutics  at  C.R.  an  object  for  two  men  to  go 
there  instead  of  one,  it  would  be  well  to  send  them.  We  cannot  now  take  too  miiny 
precautions  against  the  Scurvy.  Mr.  Hillier  has  10  men  ill  with  it,  ft  I  have  It. 
I  am,  however,  in  hopes  it  may  not  make  much  further  progress.  Our  people  now 
•drink  freely  the  juice  of  the  spruce  tree,  which  abound  here,  indeed  there  is  scarcely 
any  other.  Xhis  is  &n  approved  specific,  but  it  is  not  an  easy  matter  to  get  the 
Orknejrmen  to  drink  it  particularly  the  old  hands,  whose  example  has  a  bad  effect 
on  the  others.  With  the  supply  of  dried  meat  you  have  allotted  us  (the  use  of 
salt  meat  being  now  desisted  from)  ft  other  articles  you  have  so  liberally  offered^ 
likewise  occasional  fresh  supplies  that  the  Indians  bring  from  time  to  time,  I  think  a 
«top  will  be  pat  to  its  violence. 

Messrs.  £d wards  ft  McBae  arrived  last  evening.  Tour  men  proceeded  on  to- 
day to  Mr.  Geddes's.  This  goes  by  a  party  Mr.  Hillier  sends  tomorrow  for  provisions. 

I  am  with  true  regard. 

My  dear  Sir, 

Very  sincerely  yours, 

MILES  MACDONBLIi. 

On  reconsidering  the  matter  I  think  it  may  not  be  necessary  to  send  to  C.  for 
the  Antiscorbutics.  At  all  events  it  maybe  deferred  until  we  meet  on  lat  Febmary, 
and  may  be  decided  on  then  according  to  existing  circumstances.  I  feel  very  sensibly 
j^our  attention  in  the  precautions  you  have  taken  ft  the  solicitude  shewn  for  tlio 
accommodation  of  Mr.  H.  ft  myself  on  the  road. 

Tours,        M.MoD. 
W.  H.  Cook,  Bs4i., 
Gov.  TF. 


Nklson  Enoampxint, 

Sunday  evening,  9th  Feb.,  1812. 

ICt  dsae  Sir, 

Agreeable  to  your  desire  I  now  send  three  men  to  assist  your  people  in  what- 
ever labour  may  be  required,  viz ,  Peter  ELarper,  James  Dickson,  ft  Alex.  Simpsoo. 
The  two  first  are  good  working  men,  EDarper  can  saw,  ft  Dickson  is  a  Blacksmith  and 
does  likewise  any  common  labour,  Simpson  is  not  a  handicrafstman  nor  is  he  indoa- 
trious,  but  he  U  a  large  strong  fellow  ft  may  be  mtde  serviceable,  the  three  are  honest 
inoffensive  Orkneymen  ft  I  think  will  not  be  in  any  way  troublesome  to  manage: 
As  these  men  accompany  a  party  Mr.  Hillier  sends  for  provisions,  they  will  togoUiar 


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take  the  now  road^bat  as  yon  will  not  detain  them  at  the  Factory  they  may  reach 
the  Tent  as  booq  by  the  new  track  as  if  they  took  the  old^it  being  four  miles 
bhorter. 

We  arrived  here  in  7}  hoars  after  parting  with  yon.  From  the  Pry.,  to  the  R. 
Nelson  is  15  miles  by  new  track;  &  from  there  to  this  is 8  miles — making  23  miles 
inolnsive, — by  the  old  road  it  is  between  27  &  28  miles.  This  is  a  great  saving  of  dis- 
lance,  besides  the  safety  &  protection  from  storms.  Yonr  kettle  ft  pot  I  retnm 
by  these  people  with  many  thanks.  All  my  scnrvy  men  are  mending,  except  one 
man  who  has  been  in  a  desponding  state  from  the  moment  he  was  fir^t  taken  ill  ft 
who  I  really  expect  to  die,  being  now  reduced  to  the  lowest  extremity.  To  the 
liberal  nee  of  spmce  may  in  my  opinion  be  attributed  stopping  the  progress  of  the> 
complaint  ft  the  favourable  change  in  those  afflicted. 

With  true  regard, 

I  am,  ftc, 

MILES  MACDONELL. 
By  the  men  I  send  one  of  the  Pit  saws.  ) 
They  are  victualled  to  Tuesday  night.   J 

Mr.  Spencer  has  arrived  ft  handed  me  your  map  of  the  Nelson.  I  am  astonished 
how  you  could  have  executed  so  well  in  so  short  a  time.  There  was  no  necessity  fbr 
so  iH'eat  despatch.  By  the  next  provision  party  which  will  go  towards  the  later  end 
of  the  week,  I  shall  be  able  to  send  you  the  accts.  of  meat  reed  from  Mr.  Geddes  and^ 
likewise  from  Indians. 

Yours  M.  MoD. 

To  Mr.  Cook. 


NxLsoN  BNCAiflPMiHT,  14th  February,  1812. 
Mr  DxAB  Sir, 

A  Cbmbination  has  been  formed  by  a  part  of  the  men  against  the  authority  of 
the  officers  set  over  them.  Mr.  Hillier  ft  myself  were  taking  evidence  as  Magistrates 
ot  their  burning  a  Hut  built  for  the  accommodation  ot  Mr.  Finlay,  in  the  most 
audacious  manner.  Thirteen  of  them  besides  Finlay  are  implicated,  who  all 
to  a  man  have  set  us  at  defiance.  There  are  some  others  of  the  old  hands  that 
are  private  advisers  ft  abettors.  There  are  very  little  provisions,  and  was  there 
abundance  I  do  not  think  myself  justifiable  to  issne  the  Cob:  property  to  refractory^ 
servants  who  run  counter  to  all  order.  It  is  therefore  most  probable  that  these 
men  may  visit  you  soon  at  the  Factory,  ft  I  think  it  bat  reasonable  you  should  have 
this  early  intimation.  There  is  no  fear  of  us  here,  we  are  yet  strong  enough  to  pro- 
tect ourselves,  but  threats  have  been  held  out  to  intimidate  us.  Our  men  going  at 
any  time  to  the  Factory  ought  not  to  have  access  to  the  place  where  their  I^xes  are 
without  an  officer  being  along  with  them,  several  of  them  have  pistols,  ftc.,  ft  some 
pilfering  has  been  committed  from  each  other's  Boxes. 

I  enclose  an  acct.  of  all  the  articles  received  from  Mr.  Oeddes,  in  which  you  wilt 
perceive  the  receipt  of  the  last  article  wds  2nd  December,  ft  since  then  I  have  not  had 
anything  from  him  nor  bas  ary  of  my  men  been  there.  I  know  nothing  of  the  20  lb., 
fat  he  states  to  have  delivered  to  Mr.  McDonnell.  I  will  be  obliged  to  you  to  furnish 
me  with  2  Quires  foolscap  paper. 

I  am,  yoorj.  ftc, 

MILES  MAODONNELL. 
Wm.  H.  Cook,  Bf  q.. 

Gov.  TF. 


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Nblson  Ekoampmsnt,  15th  Febrnarj,  1812. 
To  Hjel  Cook. 

Dbab  Sib, — 

I  DOW  seed  a  party  for  provisioDs;  three  of  them  are  of  the  matineers ;, 
altho*  Btmck  cff  duty  aod  noder  the  denomiDation  of  priBoners,  they  mast 
drag  proviaions  for  themeelves  from  the  Factory,  which  will  be  issaed  to  them  here, 
aod  a  separate  accoont  kept  of  it,  and  I  may  be  debited  as  asaal  with  all  issaes  at 
Factory  to  my  order.  I  shod  Id  wish  to  know,  for  my  gaiJance,  what  ration  is  cus- 
tomarily allowed  to  men  struck  off  daty  for  misconduct,  as  these  are  ? 

I  cannot  now  undertake  to  carry  on  auy  boat  building  here.  The  defection  of 
fourteen  strong,  effective  men  is  a  great  falling  off  from  my  people,  it  will  be  as  muoh 
as  the  remainder  can  do  to  bring  us  provisions  from  the  Factory  and  keep  us  in  fire- 
wood here. 

I  am,  &c., 

UILES  MACDONBLL. 
Mem.  of  Articles : — 

1  gall.  Port  Wine. 
10  galLBum. 
1  keg  Molasses. 
Oatmeal 

1  onlf  got  6  spoons,  please  to  send  7  more  to  complete  the  dozen. 


Nblbon  Encampmbnt,  25th  February,  1812. 
MtDbabSib,— 

I  am  happy  to  learn  by  your  obliging  letter  of  21st  inst.  that  you  are 
making  such  great  progress  in  boat  buildinsr,  &  the  construction  I  suggested. 
The  model  I  left  with  you,  had  it  escaped  mutilation  on  the  road,  was  not  com- 
fdete.  From  the  conversation  we  had  together  I  thought  you  reluctant  to  decide 
on  any  deviation  from  the  order  left  by  Mr.  Auld,  without  his  previous  concurrence, 
&  therefore  forbore  pressing  the  matter  or  entering  into  further  explanation ;  nor  did 
I  hold  any  explanatory  cc^versation  with  the  boatbuilders  on  the  subject.  I  um 
convinced  Mr.  Auld  has  more  good  sense  than  to  feel  hurt  in  not  being  consulted  on 
thia  matter  at  so  great  a  distance  as  Churchill,  ft  must  rather  be  pleased  at  any  im- 
provement that  we  may  strike  out  for  tbe  general  good. 

My  model  is  calculated  for  a  boat  of  30  feet  long,  on  a  scale  of  2  inches  to  a 
foot.  The  bottom  is  one  inch  too  wide— or  6  inches  on  the  extension.  The  boat 
ahould  be  at  least  2  feet  wider  at  tbe  gunnel,  in  the  middle,  than  the  bottom.  Height 
of  the  side  nearly  3  feet  in  the  middle,  with  a  suitable  rise  in  the  bow  ft  stern. 
There  should  not  be  a  seam  in  the  middle  of  tbe  bottom,  but  a  plank  reaching  from 
(he  whole  length,  to  which  the  stem  ft  stern  are  fixed.  Could  the  bottom  be  extended 
to  the  length  of  26  or  28  feet,  it  would  make  a  vast  difference  in  tbe  stowage  of  lug- 
gage. You  will  find  these  boats  much  easier  built  than  those  you  have  been 
accustomed  to. 

I  am  mortified  at  how  little  assistance  I  now  can  give  *n  procuring  materials.  No 
Borvioe  can  be  expected  from  Mr.  Finlay  ft  his  refractory  party.  Mr.  H.  sent  yester- 
day men  with  Five  IX>gs  to  bring  you  the  Plank  you  required  from  the  New  House. 
My  men  returned  vesterday  from  Mr.  Geddes*s  ft  require  one  day's  respite  before  they 
<soakl  proceed  to  the  Factory. 

I  am,  ftc, 

MILtSMAODONELL. 


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TVm.  H.  Cook,  E^qr., 

QovT,  YF. 

Nblson  Bnoampmsmt,  27th  Febroaryy  181& 

My  Diae  Sib, — 

I  embrace  an  opportunity  ofTeriag  for  Churchill  to  do  myself  the  pleasure  of 
writing  you. 

In  this  wild,  desolate,  &  (I  may  add)  birren  region;  secluded  at  present  from 
all  communication  with  the  ciTiiized  world,  intelligence  of  a  local  can  alone  be 
^expected.  Could  we  join  in  the  centiners  cry  of'  All  is  well,"  altho'  not  affording 
great  changes  might  yet  be  satisfactory  in  our  isolated  situation.  We  havo 
as  great  variety  as  generally  happens  in  this  sublunary  world,  of  which  we  here  form 
a  true  epitome,  being  composed  of  men  of  all  countries,  religion,  &  tongues. 

The  Irish  displayed  their  native  propensity  &  prowess  on  the  first  night  of  the 
year,  by  unmercifully  beating  some  Orkneymen  of  Mr.  Hillier*s  party.  Too  much 
liquor  was  the  only  incitement.  The  perpetrators  of  this  unwarrantable  act,  were  as 
much  as  could  be  done,  debarred  from  a  repetition  of  such  conduct,  by  obliging  them 
to  give  security  for  their  future  peaceable  deportment.  The  effect  will  not  howevtt- 
be  so  readily  removed,  &  will  consequently  serve  to  strengthen  the  prejudices  already 
eziBting  against  them. ' 

We  have  lately  had  another  affair  which  may  be  attended  with  conseouences 
more  serious  than  the  first,  &  of  which  William  Finlay  engaged  by^me  in  October 
last  at  YF,  is  the  primary  mover  &  cause. 

At  a  time  when  our  people  were  every  day  getting  down  in  the  SotHrvy  (16  in 
my  party  &  17  of  Mr.  Hillier's  werb  already  seized  with  it)  regulations  were  estab- 
lished for  the  health  of  the  people;  to  which  Finlay  refused  to  conform.  On  this 
accoant  ho  was  struck  off  work  for  two  or  three  days,  &  not  intending  to  go  further 
lengthd  with  him,  he  was  ordered  to  resume  work;  but  this  he  refused,  saying  that, 
he  would  work  no  more.  As  he  persisted  in  this  determination  altho*  frequently 
ordered  to  work,  after  a  week  had  passed  I  had  him  brought  before  Mr.  Hillier  aa  a 
Magistrate,  where  different  misdemeanours  were  proved  against  him,  for  which  lie 
was  sentenced  to  confinement  as  a  refractory  servant.  Not  thinking  it  any  punidi- 
ment  that  he  should  sleep  &  sit  idle  in  the  same  house  with  the  other  men,  I  had  a 
liut  bailt  for  him  to  which  he  was  removed,  a  party  he  had  formed  among  the  people 
assembled  to  tbe  number.of  13  men  on  the  first  evening  of  his  confinement,  &  burnt 
the  Hut  to  the  ground,  triumphantly  shouting  in  the  m^t  audacious  manner  when 
they  had  got  it  in  flames. 

Mr^  Hillier  &  I  had  all  these  men  brought  before  us  &  were  investinting  the 
matter  as  Magistrates  when  th^y  refused  to  submit  to  our  authority  and  walked  away. 
They  are  now  with  Finlay  in  a  house  by  themselves,  under  no  control  or  regulation, 
subsisted  by  the  Provisions  of  the  H.  B.  Co.  which  I  oblige  them  to  bring  from  TF» 
for  themselves.  None  of  the  Highlanders  were  concerned  in  this  affair;  &yom  will 
be  surprised  to  learn  that  even  none  of  the  Irish  had  a  hand  in  it,  they  are  all  men 
from  Glasgow  &  Orkney. 

There  will  be  a  necessity  of  sending  some  of  these  men  home  to  be  tried  by  the 
laws  of  their  country ;  however  detrimental  to  affairs  in  the  meantime,  it  will  check 
euch  irregalarities  in  future,  and  tend  to  the  establishment  of  order  and  subordina- 
tion in  this  country.  I  hhall  not  trouble  you  more  at  present  on  this  subjeoti  as  yoa 
are  soon  expected  here  we  shall  deliberate  on  what  is  to  be  done. 

The  scurvy  made  great  advances  among  us,  but  from  a  plentiful  use  of  spmco 
its  progress  was  stopp^  and  our  people  are  now  mostly  recovered,  with  the  excep- 
tion ot  one  who  I  am  afraid  we  may  yet  lose,  he  being  reduced  to  lowest  extremity. 
Oar  winter  has  been  unusually  severe  with  little  snow.  AU  kinds  of  game  deaerted 
us  entirely,  and  the  supplies  from  the  poor  natives  were  scanty,  although  I  am  con* 
vincdd  they  brought  all  they  could  possibly  spare.  Under  all  these  circumstauoea 
we  have  not  suffered  any  privation  of  necessaries,  and  on  the  contrary  were  rather 
comfortable  than  otherwise. 


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I  had  ccDtcmpIated  a  trip  to  viait  yon  at  Churchill,  but  from  casualtios  that 
might  take  place  here,  oonld  not  Tentore  to  be  abscDt.  I  feel  very  anxious  for  the 
remm  of  spiirg,  and  hope  to  have  ^ome  useful  amufiement  shooting,  Ao.  Efekimeaux 
boots  are  an  article  I  am  informed  you  have  at  Churchill.  I  will  be  obliged  to  you 
if  yon  can  cend  me  a  couple  of  pairs  sufficiently  large^they  are  not  to  be  procured 
atTF. 

I  will  be  happy  if  you  will  do  me  the  pleasure  to  take  up  your  quarters  with  me 
when  you  oome  here.  I  have  a  spare  berth  &  as  you  travel  with  bedding  you  cannot 
put  me  to  inconvenience. 

With  true  regard, 

I  am,  my  dear  Sir, 

Most  sincerely  yours, 

MILES  MACDONELIi. 
Wk.  Auld,  Esq., 
C.E, 


NxLSOif  Enoampmint,  18th  April,  1812. 
Mr  I>xAB  Sib, — 

To  have  acknowledged  the  receipt  of  your  favor,  dated  18th  ult.,  by  tho 
people  going  from  YF.  to  conduct  you  firom  Churchill,  would  have  been  merely 
oomplimentarv,  &  rather  unseasonable  to  a  person  on  the  eve  of  departure. 
On  Uiis  consideration  I  trust  the  omission  may  be  overlooked.  As  I  expect  you  are 
by  this  time  arrived  at  TF.,  it  will  not,  I  presume,  be  deemed  improper  in  me  to  call 
your  attention  to  the  different  matters  respecting  B.  R  S.,  for  which  I  may  require 
assistance  to  facilitate  the  journey  to  the  interior  and  the  necessary  preparations  to 
be  made  prior  to  our  departure. 

The  fourteen  insurgents  here  will  require  to  be  disposed  of  till  ship  time;  for  I 
am  determined  (with  your  concurrence)  to  send  them  all  to  London  to  answer  for 
their  conduct.  Two  young  men,  Mr.  John  MoLeod  from  Lewes  and  Mr.  Michael 
McDonnell,  irom  Ireland,  are  both  well  acquainted  with  all  the  circumstances,  and  it 
will  be  necessary  that  they  be  sent  home  to  give  evidence  against  them. 

These  young  men  may  afterwards  serve  to  get  good  men  for  us  in  their  respective 
countries.  I  would  wish,  were  it  practicable,  that  they  should  first  reach  the  place 
of  settlement,  or  as  far  up  as  they  could  go  and  return  to  overtake  the  ships.  I  did 
expect  that  some  of  the  delinouents  would  after  a  while  repent  of  having  joined  in  the 
combination,  would  be  inclined  to  return  to  their  duty,  &  of  course  be  pardoned  on  mak- 
ing suitable  submission  for  their  offence,  but  instead  of  showing  any  such  disposi- 
tion, the  deportment  of  aU,  particularly  the  younger  part,  has  Men  more  aggravat- 
ing than  otherwise. 

It  would  not  be  prudent  to  bring  those  men  to  the  Factory.  I  do  not  know  of 
any  place  of  confinement  there,  &  all  intercourse  between  them  and  the  servants 
doing  duty  should  be  prevented.  They  are  completely  out  of  your  way  on  the  North 
aide  the  Iselson,  may  easily  be  victualled  there  during  the  summer,  and  may  be 
readily  embarked  from  there  ;  were  they  removed  further  down  so  as  to  be  out  of 
the  track  the  Indians  take  to  the  Factory,  it  would  be  better  than  where  they  now 
are.  A  net  might  be  furnished  them  for  catching  some  fresh  fish  for  themselves,  but 
it  would  not  be  regular  as  prisoners  to  give  them  fire  arms  for  killing  same.  The 
treatment  observed  towards  them  should,  in  every  respect,  be  such  as  to  deter  others 
firom  following  their  example.  Your  remark  that  they  should  not  be  allowed  to 
purchase  anything  from  the  Cos.  warehouses  is  highly  proper;  they  have  not 
Aad  an  order  from  me  for  anything,  ncnr  shall  they  (except  for  provisioos),  but  with- 
out due  subordination,  no  undertaking  of  the  nature  we  are  now  concerned  in  can  be 
carried  on. 


OCX 


It  is  very  detrimentml  to  as,  partioalarly  in  the  preseot  time,  to  be  deprived  of 
the  services  of  bo  many  men.  Not  only  these  bat  several  othen  in  my  opinioo 
ehoald  be  sent  home  as  incapabley  from  age  &  bodily  infirmities,  of  earning  their 
wages.  Four  of  this  class  wintered  with  me  &  Mr.  Uillier  has  several,  all  of  the 
people  who  came  oat  last  year.  Sach  m^i  can  be  of  no  service,  ft  it  is  better  to 
Lave  a  few  ft  all  effective  than  to  have  a  long  list  of  invalids  merely  nominal  rated 
at  high  wages.  A  descriptive  list  of  men  so  discharged  shoald  be  sent  to  the  Com- 
mittee that  orders  may  be  given  the  Agents  against  reengaging  any  of  them. 

Taking  this  into  oonsideralion  the  namber  to  be  farnished  for  my  expedition  from 
last  year,s  importatK>n  mast  conseqaently  fall  short  of  the  calcalations  first  made. 
From  the  facility  ft  readiness  I  have  experienced  from  yoa  to  forward  the  nnder- 
takiog  I  am  persoaded  that  every  possible  assistance  will  be  rendered.  Mr.  Cook's 
dilligenoe  with  the  boats  is  snoh  that  they  will  occasion  no  delay.  Shoald  every 
other  matter  be  in  like  forwardness  we  may  take  advantage  of  the  first  of  the 
navigation  to  proceed.  It  will  be  reqaisite  that  a  trader  with  an  assortment  of  goods 
for  the  Indians  aooompany  the  settlers  so  as  to  give  the  settlement,  in  the  first 
instance,  the  appearance  of  an  ordinary  trading  post,  to  prevent  the  jeakMsy  Ike 
Indians  might  ooooeive  against  a  permanent  establishment  being  made  in  their  ooan- 
try.  This  measare  will  be  beneficial  to  the  Ca,  as  it  will  be  giving  them  the 
advantage  of  a  trading  po^t  withoat  being  at  the  expense  of  establishing  and  main« 
taining  one.  It  will  likewise  be  necessary  that  a  qaantity  of  slops  be  sent  nnder  the 
charge  of  the  trader  for  the  ase  of  the  settlers. 

I  expect  aboat  Forty  men  ft  8  or  10  families  oat  this  year  fbr  R  B.  S.  ft  fer- 
vently pray  they  may  be  able  to  get  to  the  settlement  before  winter,  of  ^rhat  oonntiy 
they  may  be  of  is  ancertain,  bat  I  suppose  they  will  bo  a  mixtare  of  Scots  ft  Irish. 
I  woald  recommend  as  little  interooardo  between  them  ft  the  men  of  YF.  as 
posdble,  partioalarly  while  year  people  continne  in  the  discontented  state  of  mind 
they  appear  to  be  in  at  present,  floases  for  their  reception  antil  embarked  for  the 
Settlement  might  be  bailt  above  the  Factory  on  the  soath  side  the  river,  at  the  Tea 
Shilling  Creek  or  any  more  convenient  situation  in  that  quarter.  If  bailt  below,  the 
people  would  be  visited  and  disturbed  by  the  crews  of  the  Boats  plying  between  the 
Factory  ft  the  ships,  ft  various  irregularities  might  be  committed  which  it  is  best 
to  guard  against. 

Printed  orders  must  be  given  to  the  Captain  of  the  Ship  the  Insurgents  are  put 
on  board  of,  to  guard  against  attempts  they  might  make  to  escape  at  Stromness, 
or  any  other  port  tne  ship  may  touch  at  before  arriving  at  London,  ft  even  there, 
until!  they  are  delivered  over  to  the  custody  of  the  Law.  The  expenses  of  sending 
home  these  fellows,  as  likewise  the  gent,*  who  go  as  evidences  against  them,  the 
H.  R  Co.  ft  Lord  Selkirk  will  arrange  together.  Were  it  practicable,  theevideaoes 
ehould  not  take  passage  in  the  same  vessel  with  the  Insurgents.  From  the  inform- 
ation I  have  received  of  the  place  called  The  Book,  120  or  130  Miles  above  YF,  where 
boats  Carryini^  upwards  of  Six  Tons  might  reach,  it  would  be  a  very  convenient  ait- 
nation  to  esUblish  a  Post  at^  both  for  B.  B. S.  ft  H.  B.  Co.:  it  might  be  male  our 
principle  Depot  for  Stores.  Your  Inlanders  might  stop  there  inst^  of  coming  all 
the  way  down  to  the  Factory,  particularly  in  these  turbulent  times.  In  ease  ot  in- 
vasicm  from  Americans  or  other  enemies,  the  Co*b  most  valuable  property  would  bo 
safer  there  than  at  anv  place  on  the  Sea  Coast 

The  giving  my  views  so  freely  to  one  who  possesses  that  minute  local  knowledge 
of  the  country  which  can  only  be  obtained  by  long  experience,  may  from  a  stranger 
appear  officious  ft  intrusife,  but  let  me  assure  you,  that  these  suggestions  spring 
from  a  desire  of  showing  my  readiness  to  join  in  whatever  project  may  be  judged 
salutary  to  promote  general  good.  However  slender  such  endeavour  may  now  appear, 
I  firmly  trust  that  my  co-operation  will  yet  be  found  of  essential  benefit  to  the  in- 
terests <tf  the  ELa  Co. 

With  sincere  esteem  ft  regard, 
I  am,  Hy  dear  Sir, 

Most  truly  Your^ 
Wm.  Auld,  Baq.  MILBS  MACDONBLL. 


CCXl 


Nelson  Encampment,  4th  May,  18 12. 
Mt  Dbab  Sot,— 

Your  fkvoar  of  tbe  30th  nlto :  in  reply  to  my  letter  of  the  18th,  was  banded  mo 

Jresterday  afternoon,  &  Mr.  McNab  going  off  so  soon  atter  I  could  not  by  him  acknow- 
edge  the  receipt. 

Whatever  oecomes  of  the /ns'ir^^ts  1  do  not  expect  their  Bmployers  will  send 
them  to  Canada  for  trial.  You  bad  when  here  ocular  proof  of  their  temper  &  dis- 
position. Altho*  you  clearly  &  forcibly  pointed  out  the  heinousness  of  their  crime, 
instead  of  showing  an  inclination  to  submission  or  compunction  or  offering  anything 
in  extenuation,  it  only  produced  impertinent  replies  to  yon,  &  a  stubborn  adherence 
to  the  part  they  bad  acted.  Having  no  personal  feelingis  of  resentment  against  them 
bat  such  as  are  excited  by  a  wish  of  fort^arding  the  service  I  have  engaged  in,  I 
woald  cheerfully  accede  to  any  salutary  means  that  could  be  devised  more  expedient 
to  that  of  sending  them  home.  I  feel  actuated  in  a  similar  manner  toward  the  Irish 
assailants  ;  the  crime  can  be  fully  brought  home  to  three  of  them,  one  of  Mr.  Hillier'Sy 
A  two  of  my  party.  One  of  these,  from  his  numerous  relatives  and  connections  in 
Ireland  I  should  be  inclined  to  retain  for  the  interest  of  our  Colony,  &  by  his  making 
a  suitable  compensation  for  the  injary,  I  imagine  this  might  be  accomplished.  The 
other  two  are  notorious  bad  characters,  &  will  be  a  gain  to  get  rid  of. 

Your  zealous  attention  to  relieve  our  immediate  wants  last  autumn  by  a  liberal 
supply  of  fresh  meat,  &  pointing  out  this  situation  for  us,  to  be  contiguous  for 
receiving  additional  supplies  from  the  Indians,  I  am  fully  sensible  of.  I  am  astonished 
however,  the  servants  of  the  Factory  should  make  this  the  ostensible  grounds  of  dis- 
aatisfaction  &  complaint.  They  could  have  got  no  part  of  that  meat  to  the  Factory 
until  the  month  of  January,  &  then  but  partially  &  with  much  labour,  it  beinsi^ 
•collected  on  the  north  side  of  the  Nelson,  at  tbe  distance  of  about  60  miles  from  YP. 
The  dried  meat  they  took  from  there  at  that  time,  although  far  more  portable,  006t 
them  a  good  deal  of  trouble.  These  people  were  i  o  the  meantime  receiving  weekly 
3  lbs.  flour,  with  plumbs  for  making  puddings,  &o.,  substitutes  that  our  men  here 
eould  not  have,  besides  Bacon  and  Oatmeal.  From  the  uncertainty  of  what  time  tho 
river  might  be  passable  to  have  access  to  the  Factory,  our  stock  of  Oatmeal  oould 
only  admit  of  the  issue  of  1  pint  per  man  per  day  with  2  lbs  of  green  meat,  and  oar  , 
stock  of  that  was  soon  consumed  by  so  many  mouths  as  we  had  to  feed,  very  little 
Pork  or  Bacon  on  hand.  A  parcel  of  raw  and  inexperienced  men  arriving  after  a 
long  and  boisterous  sea  voyrge,  at  the  immediate  approach  of  winter,  represented  by 
all  accounts  with  alarming  severity  of  cold,  must  in  a  country  so  destitute  of  resources 
require  necessary  aid. 

Men  who  can  censure  your  laudable  conduct  in  leaning  to  the  side  of  humanity^ 
can  harbour  within  their  breasts  a  very  small  portion  of  that  virtue,  &  would  oatoh  at 
a  shadow  of  an  excuse  for  discontent  It  would  be  an  unmerited  aspersion  on  the 
individual  characters  who  compose  the  Hon.  Committee  of  the  H.  B.Co.,  which 
no  act  of  theirs  justifies,  were  I  to  entertain  a  doubt  that  your  conduct  in  this  affair 
would  not  meet  their  full  approbation.  Did  all  their  Officers  partake  of  your  firm- 
nesfi,  decision  ft  perseverance,  I  am  persuaded  their  interest  would  be  materially 
benefitted. 

With  true  regard  (ft  not  wishing  you  to  be  in  a  situation  to  excite  my  gratitude 
for  your  commiseration  ft  sympathy), 

I  am  always,  My  dear  Sir, 

Most  truly  yours, 

MILBS  MACDONBLL. 


17m.  Avld,  Esq. 


oczu 


NxLSON  Bnoampmint,  12th  May,  1812. 
Mr  DiAR  SiB»— 

I  yesterday  received  yonr  obligiDg  letter  of  10th  iDst.,  toachiDg  those  points 
we  had  verbally  difioaased  while  I  was  last  at  the  Factory.  I  imiDediately^ 
Bent  for  the  Glasgow  Insurgents  &  their  Orkney  Associates — they  sought  time 
to  deliberate  on  the  overture  made.  At  10  o'clock  today  I  sent  an  officer  down 
to  know  their  mind,  a  number  of  them  were  ont  hunting  (they  having  been  lately 
Bupplied  with  Gaos  &  AmmuDition  at  the  Factory)  &  hSi  not  oome  to  any  decision. 
Two  of  them  came  up  at  3  o'clock,  reported  for  themselves  &  the  rest  that  they  woald 
all  ferve  the  Coy.  on  conditions.  I  informed  them  that  no  conditions  would  be  granted 
bat  that  of  their  original  engagements  for  the  time  to  oome.  With  this  they  went  off  &: 
two  others  brought  me  the  enclosed  writing  which  you  will  please  return  me  when 
opportunity  serves.  You  see  how  our  good  intentions  are  spum'd  at  by  those  mis- 
creants. These  were  informed  that  no  such  condition  would  be  sanctioned,  that  they 
must  take  their  chance  &  strive  to  conduct  themselves  in  a  manner  to  merit  forgive^ 
nese,  but  they  acknowledge  no  fault. 

The  compromiFo  between  Anthony  McDonnell  &  the  two  Orkneymen,  if  not 
exactly  accoidiog  to  Law  Practice,  is  yet  in  my  opinion  strictly  just,  for  who  is  more 
entitled  to  compensation  for  an  injury  than  the  sufferers  ?    And  if  an  Act  of  ParUa-       ^y 
ment  deprive  us  of  the  means  of  legal  redress,  we  can  congequently  justify  the  pro- 
priety of  adopting  eo  equitable  a  measure. 

I  do  not  see  my  error  respecting  the  venison  at  the  Fishing  Wire  House.  What 
we  had  from  there  before  4th  Nov.,  &  sometime  after  that  period  was  brought  down 
hv  our  people  in  Boats— some  of  your  people  would  have  come  round  the  point  of 
mmnh  after  the  time  I  came— indeed  I  am  credibly  ioformed  it  was  with  much  reluc- 
tance that  men  were  prevailed  upon  to  pilot  round  the  Points  the  boats  with  our 
people  some  days  before  I  came.  The  Indians  might  have  been  got  to  bring  some 
carcases  of  Beer  down  in  their  Canoes,  but  the  Hhds.  of  Salt  Meat  could  not  certainly 
be  brooght  in  their  small  bark  vessels. 

What  I  mentioned  about  the  iesue  of  Baisins  was  from  reports  current  here 
which  I  am  now  satisfied  were  not  correct.  My  acct.  may  be  filled  up  by  the  issue 
of  Molasses  &  Bum,  Articles  I  had  not  to  give  to  my  people.  Molasses  I  understood 
was  brou<^ht  in  Feby  from  T.F.,  &  issued.  As  to  Sum  I  did  not  understand  a  weekly 
allowance  of  it  was  given.  I  gave  drams  occasionally  to  my  people  bat  my  orders 
preclude  me  from  giving  a  fixed  allowance. 

I  am  sorry  to  have  said  so  much  on  matters  I  do  not  conceive  myself  to  be  of 
any  momeat.  Tboy  are  talked  of  now  by  the  people  for  want  of  a  better  excuse  sl% 
Bome  palliation  for  their  discontent  and  bad  conduct.  Men  who  will  not  cheerfully 
Bubmitto  the  circumstances  of  the  times  are  not  good  subjects  for  us,  altho'  we  have 
unfortunately  too  many  such  at  present  on  hand. 

I  am  always, 

My  Dear  Sir, 

Your  most  obliged 

and  very  humble  Servant, 

MILES  MACDONELL. 
Wm.  Auld  Esq. 


NxLsoM  Enoampvent, 

15th  May,  1812. 

Sia, 

The  losurgents   and   people   here    were    assembled    to^ay    at    12    o'clock.. 
Your  notification  of  the  13th  instant  was  read  and  afterwards  delivered  to  the  Itisor* 


oozifi 


gents,  who  abfiolntely  rejected  the  terms  offered.  One  of  them  Wm.  Brown  woald 
not  wait  to  hear  the  paper  read,  &  refused  to  come  back  when  called,  he  went  down 
to  the  house  passed  three  officers  on  the  road  that  were  sent  for  the  arms,  the  others 
followed  shortly  after  him.  Upon  this  we  immediately  armed  ourselves  &  went 
down  with  some  of  the  Gentlemen  to  prevent  insnlt  beine  offered  to  the  three  officers 
who  had  first  gone.  These  we  met  returning  without  having  got  any  of  the  arms, 
ft  suffered  ffross  abuse  with  threats  of  violence.  We  proceeded  on  to  the  Insurgents' 
house,  by  this  time  they  had  secreted  the  arms  in  the  woods.  They  were  then 
requiied  by  your  authority  to  deliver  up  their  arms  immediately.  Your  order  for  the 
surrender  was  read  to  them,  ft  were  further  informed  of  the  serious  consequences  of 
refusal,  that  they  must  be  treated  as  people  in  open  hostility  who  set  all  order  at 
defiance ;  they  notwithstanding  remained  inflexible.  We  len  them,  &  as  we  came 
away  one  of  &em,  John  Walker,  went  so  far  as  to  say,  the  country  did  not  belong  to 
the  fl.  B.  Ck>.,  but  to  the  French. 

We  are  informed  that  they  are  in  possession  of  five  stand  of  arms  with  plenty  of 
ammunition — all  procured  at  the  Factory,  by  what  means  we  have  not  vet  learned. 
W.  Garsweirs  arms  had  been  secured  before.    We  are.  Sir  Tour  M  :  Obed  Serts. 

MILES  MACDONBLL. 
(Sgd,)  WILLIAM  HILLIBE,  Eoyal  Navy. 

Wm.  Auld,  Esq.,  ) 

Superintendent  YF.  j 


NxLsoN  Enoampmint, 

16th  May,  1812. 

][tI>xabSib 

The  insurgents  have  rejected  every  accommodation  offered  them  as  you  will  see 
by  the  document  of  this  date  signed  by  Mr.  Hillier  &  me.  The  failure  of  the  negotia- 
tion of  the  12th  inst,  I  attribute  entirely  to  Mr.  Oarswell  who  was  with  them  the 
greater  part  of  that  day,  dined  with  them  &  assisted  at  their  deliberations.  The  part 
he  has  acted  among  these  true  Scotsmen  of  his,  is  clearly  evinced  by  the  result,  even 
the  words  of  the  writing  they  sent  to  me  appear  to  be  of  his  diction  altho*  after- 
wards copied  by  one  of  themselves.  Such  mean  ft  base  conduct  is  unworthy  of  a  man 
particular!  V  one  in  the  character  of  an  officer  ft  Gentleman* 

The  Glasgow  clerks— Carsweil,  Fisher  ft  Brown,  have  all  along  kept  up  a  constant 
intercourse  with  these  insurgents,  of  which  I  have  ample  proofs,  and  the  countenance 
thus  given  has  been  the  means  of  keeping  them  hitherto  so  firmly  linked  together. 
On  my  acquainting  Mr.  Hillier  with  this  he  has  sent  the  two  first  down  to  the  Hut 
near  Sam's  Creek  to  remain  close  there  till  further  orders.  Brown  stays  with  him  at 
Flamboro' ;  as  he  thinks  he  can  answer  for  his  f\iture  behaviour. 

You  do  yourself  unmerited  injustice  if  you  harbour  a  doubt  of  my  beins  fully 
assured  of  your  solicitude  for  the  success  of  the  undertaking  under  my  charge.  I  have 
ezpjerienced  every  cooperation  ft  advice  from  you  that  my  most  sanguine  wishes  could 
desire  ft  that  one  Grentleman  could  expect  from  another.  These  GlMgow  rascals  have 
caused  us  both  much  trouble  ft  uneoBmc!^^,  a  more  atubborB,  Htigion^  ^l  crosB-gramed 
tot  were  never  put  under  any  person's  care.  I  caanot  think,  that  t^ay  liberality  of 
rations  or  rum  could  have  availed  to  ^top  their  diigatis£iction.  Army  or  Naval 
diaoipline  is  the  only  thing  fit  to  manage  Buch  fierce  spiriU.  I  shall  Bign  oo  more 
provision  orders  for  them,  bnt  refer  thorn  to  the  Factory  should  they  apply.  Their 
Ute  conduct  has  put  them  more  completely  in  our  power.  The  arms  they  have 
can  avail  nothing  against  us  here,  wo  have  three  times  the  numbe?  they  bavs 
does  not  however  excuse  the  Factory  people  who  supplied  them^ 

I  inclose  you  a  letter  from  thorn — the  contents  of  which  lam  fgn 
liave  gone  too  far  to  be  yielded  to  now  unless  they  are  very  aubmlsaive  in''' 
12»— o 


COZIT 


Yoar  oantioD  with  respect  to  the  IndiaDSy  shall  be  striotly  attended  to. 
haste— I  oannot  write  as  I  would  wish— Believe  me  to  be  always. 

My  dear  Sir, 

Most  truly  Yours 

lOLBS  MAODONELL. 


Wm.  AuLD,  Esq.,  YP* 


DXLSOX  ENOAMPXBNTy 

21st  May,  1812. 
JItDbabSib, 

Your  &voiir  of  yesterday  was  handed  me  last  night  To  saggest  any  means  ibr 
forwarding  ns  inlana  reqoirod  no  apology  to  me,  1  am  only  sorry  this  backward 
season  will  not  admit  of  so  early  a  departure  as  we  could  wish.  It  would  not  be 
right  to  lose  any  advantage  within  our  reach  for  the  transport  of  stores,  particularly 
when  so  many  untoward  circumstances  conspire  against  us  that  require  exertion  to 
surmount.  You  have  therefore  my  ready  concurrence  to  dispose  oi  myself  &  people 
for  the  advancement  of  this  desirable  end. 

I  herewith  enclose  a  list  of  the  effectiye  men  &  the  officers  now  with  me  that 
you  may  decide  on  what  number  of  them  shall  be  sent  across  the  river.  Some  <M- 
oers  must  of  course  be  with  the  men  wherever  they  go,  k  not  one  half  of  those  with 
me  are  required  here.  From  this  to  Flamboro'  Head  the  river  is  extremely  rough  & 
there  is  no  snow  for  hauling  by  land ;  however,  these  are  trifling  impediments  tha( 
we  can  overcome.  I  imagine  some  where  about  the  place  where  the  small  house  was 
burnt  will  be  most  centrical  for  the  partv  that  goes  across.  The  two  men  1  now^ 
send  will  require  assistance  of  men  and  sleds  to  bring  the  tents. 

There  is  an  indifferent  carpenter  here,  a  very  slow  hand ;  I  will  send  him  to  the 
Factory  if  required,  What  is  to  be  done  with  the  Boats  here  ?  They  are  yet  £sst  in 
the  ice  &  oannot  be  touched. 

I  enclose  a  return  of  the  Delinquents  &  non  effective  men  for  your  informatioo« 

I  am  my  dear  Sir 

Most  truly  Yours, 

MILES  MACDONBLL. 
Wm.  Auld,  Bsq. 


Nelson  BNOAMPmitT, 

22d  May,  1812. 

Mr  DXAB  Sm, 

At  this  late  period  an  hour  should  not  be  lost  I  now  send  Mr.  McLeod  with  six 
men  across  the  river  to  be  ready  for  any  orders  you  may  give ;  they  are  the  most 
effective  of  my  people-^I  may  reinforce  them  with  two  more  men,  you  know  my 
whole  strength  is  not  great  The  majority  of  men  here  is  made  up  of  Felons,  Insur- 
gents, 2  non  effectives.  I  wish  you  could  employ  Michael  M^'Donneli,  he  ft  another 
Gentleman  here,  retain  such  animosity  against  each  other  that  it  does  much  harm.  I 
shall  be  much  disappointed  if  he  does  not  make  an  active  &  good  officer. 

My  carpenter,  John  M*Kay,has  broke  one  of  his  ribs  ft  is  consequently  unfit  fyt 
any  thing  at  present 


OOZT 


To  lir.  M*Lood  I  have  given  a  memorandam  of  artiolee  for  B.  B.  S.,  that  maj  be 
transported,  the  whole,  or  part,  to  the  Bock  in  the  first  boats.  We  are  baalkea  for 
want  of  sleds  for  this  party— the  going  to  Fiamboro*  Hdal  is  so  very  bad  that  the 
large  wood  sleds  cannot  be  need. 

In  haste  I^am  Sr.  Sir, 

Yonrs  most  tmly, 

MILBS  MACDONELL. 

Wm.  Auld,  Ksqr. 

Superind*TP. 


Nblson  Bnoampxbnt, 

22d  May,  1812. 

Ut  dear  Sib, 

I  have  no  objection  to  yoar  nsin^  the  two  newest  boats.  Mr.  Hi}lier  has  sent 
neither  clerk  or  man  across,  I  shall  see  him  to  day  ft  endeavoar  to  get  one  of  his 
clerks  to  be  sent  to  join  Mr.  MoLeod— probably  MoKemste.  There  is  so  mnoh  water 
on  the  ice  I  had  to  get  Indians  to  oondaot  my  inexperienced  people  across.  Three 
now  go ;  the  last  I  shall  send.  Those  men  sent  are  my  prime ;  a  jaant  to  the  north  will 
be  go<>d  for  them  along  with  yonr  people — I  have  only  seven  left. 

As  we  cannot  all  remove  from  here,  I  think  it  neoeesary  to  remain  myself  till 
the  last,  on  aocoant  of  the  diversity  of  character  among  as,  as  well  as  those  by  whom 
we  are  snrronnded.    Adiea. — ^I  am  always. 

My  dear  Sir, 

Most  truly  yours, 

MILBS  MACDONELL. 

yfu.  AuLD,  Bsq. 


NxLsoN  Bncampmirt, 

24th  May,  1812. 

Mt  Dmlk  Sib, 

I  have  this  moment  received  your  favour  of  yesterday  brought  me  by  two  men 
of  Mr.  McLeod's  party — I  do  not  perceive  any  thing  it  can  forward  my  being  at  the 
Factory  nor  south  side  the  Nelson-it  is  certain  I  can  neither  make  effective  men  nor 
alter  the  season. 

The  ciossiog  is  so  very  bad  that  I  took  the  precaution  of  sending  Indians  as  guides 
with  McLeod,  &  likewise  with  Mr.  McKensie,  &  three  men  that  crossed  vester- 
<iay  to  reinforce  MoLeod;  a  few  Hoes  I  wrote  you  by  the  men  yesterday  will  inform 
you  that  I  remain  here  till  the  Nelson  opens.  Had  this  arrangement  been  agitated 
when  Mr.  Hillier  &  I  were  last  at  the  Factory  it  would  have  been  more  effectually 
&  more  conveniently  executed  than  at  present. 

The  Wax  or  Bosin  in  Mr.  McLeod's  list  was  intended  for  the  bung  holes  of  the 
kegs  containing  the  seed  grain :  The  spirits  of  wine  I  entrust  to  your  better  judge- 
ment. 

My  letter  of  the  18th  April  is  explicit  with  regard  to  the  Insurgents;  and  as 
they  hold  out  against  all  overtures  made,  I  see  no  other  plan  to  follow.  If  you  can 
contrive  any  better  mode  of  dealing  with  them  I  shall  be  well  pleased  and  readily 
accede  to  it.  Instead  of  sending  a  party  as  usual  fcf  provisions,  I  am  informed  the 
whole  band  went  off  yesterday  in  a  body  to  the  Factory. . 
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There  is  much  water  on  the  ice  and  the  cro^siDg  dargercns,  I  have  given  orders- 
to  Ifr.  UcLeod  not  to  allow  any  of  bis  party  to  vent  are  over  after  this,  I  don't 
know  how  these  two  men  will  get  back  to  him.  Good  bye  till  yoa  Bee  me  come 
ronnd  the  Point  of  Harrfi  when  I  fchall  have  the  pleasure  of  ukiog  you  by  the 
hand. 

Yonra  moat  tmlyi 

(Sgd)  MILES  MACDONELL. 

WilAulD;  Beq. 


NXLSOlf  BNOAMPMXltT, 

29th  Hay,  1812. 
Mt  Lobd, 

To  give  Your  Lordship  a  proper  account  of  this  country,  would  require  abilitiee 
&  more  minute  knowledge  of  it  than  I  poaeets.  A  ouraory  view  of  York  Faotorr 
&  fiome  account  of  those  ^belonging  to  it  aa  far  as  come  witnin  my  observation  is  au 
I  can  attempt. 

The  Factory  is  built  at  the  distance  of  100  yf  ^ds  from  the  North  Bank  of  Hayea' 
Biver,  in  low  miry  ground  without  a  ditch.  The  stagnate  water  by  which  it  is 
always  surrounded  except  when  Frozen,  would  be  productive  of  much  ill-health  had 
th^  a  longer  summer.  The  chief  Building  is  two  storeys  high  k  covered  with  lead 
—the  whole  badly  planned  &  as  badly  constructed,  make  but  an  indiffereot  appear- 
ance, inconvenient  in  every  respect,  &  not  at  all  calculated  for  a  oold  country.  Boome 
all  laid  out  ft  connecting  with  each  other  by  narrow  cold  passages.  The  l>est  rooms 
have  grates  such  as  are  used  in  England  for  burning  coals,  out  of  which  the  front  bars 
are  taken  to  get  wood  into  to  bum  on  end.  All  their  chimneys  are  deep  narrow 
holes  with  straight  jams,  the  wood  is  burnt  in  them  on  end,  &  except  immediately 
in  front  the  heat  goes  principally  up  the  chimney,  there  is  neither  a  Canadian  or 
Swedish  stove  used  in  all  the  country.  There  is  a  ground  cellar  under  one  part  of 
the  building,  but  it  keeps  nothing  from  fireeziog,  and  for  want  of  a  drain  it  is  ood- 
atantly  filled  with  water,  until  the  frost  sets  in  hard.  The  site  of  the  old  Factory 
about  half  a  mile  below  was  in  my  opinion  preferable,  on  a  drv  point,  where  Hayes' 
Biver  ft  a  Creek  coming  into  it  washed  two  sides.  The  French  had  a  Factory  some 
milee  above  before  they  gave  up  the  country  at  the  Treaty  of  (Jtrecht, 

The  whole  pile  of  buildings  except  the  Launch  house  ft  canoe  store,  are  sur- 
rounded by  a  sinffle  pile  of  pickets  forming  an  obloog  eouare  of  400  feet  front  to  the 
river  ft  300  feet  depth.  The  pickets  are  about  18  feet  above  the  ground  ft  so  slender 
ft  open  that  they  would  give  no  security  against  an  enemy.  A  store  called  the 
Launch  house  built  close  to  the  wharf  on  the  river  bank,  is  annually  in  danger  of 
being  carried  away  at  break*  up  of  the  ice  in  spring.  Tocuard  against  this  casualty 
the  stores  mast  be  timely  removed  into  the  Factory.  I^ist  year  the  water  at  the 
breaking  up  of  the  river  flowed  into  YF.  and  the  people  had  boats  ready  manned  at 
the  front  gate  to  save  themselves  and  some  of  the  property. 

There  is  no  garden  cultivated  at  IF.  I  am  convinced,  however,  short  as  the 
season  is,  that  abundance  of  green  vegetables  and  potatoes  might  be  raised.  A  gar- 
den formerly  cultivated  at  the  old  Factory  produced  well.  The  present  chief  has  no 
taste  that  way.  On  landing  last  fall  I  saw  cabbages  at  table  for  dinner,  but  they 
were  brought  frx>m  Churchill  where  a  garden  is  cultivated  with  success.  The  season 
is  here  too  short  for  raising;  ffrain  but  good  meadows  might  be  made  in  every  part  I 
have  yet  seen.  The  land  is  level,  wet  and  generally  covered  with  moss  throuffli> 
which  grass  frrequently  penetrates;  I  imagine  wherever  grass  grows  wild  it  wodd 
l^row  ^  culture.  The  banks  of  rivers  and  ravines  are  fh)m  15  to  200  feet  high  except 
immediately  on  the  sea  coast  where  the  shore  is  very  flat,  and  back  from  it  a  gradual 
rise.  This  affords  a  facility  for  ditching.  There  are  three  cows  and  as  many  horsea 
at  YF.    Hay  is  procured  from  Islands  in  the  vicinity,  and  could  famish  fodder  tor  % 


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-considerable  stock  were  the  people  expert  in  makiDg  it,  instead  of  caring  and  stack- 
ins  on  the  spot  whence  it  could  be  brought  away  easily  in  winter,  (the  Islands  not 
bein^  enbjeot  to  overflow  till  spring)  they  only  out  what  is  close  to  the  water's  edge 
and  bring  it  away  in  boats  to  liie  Factory  to  dr^. 

To  the  want  of  vegetables  &  the  people  being  very  gross  feeders  may  be  ascribed 
in  a  great  measure  the  scurvy  at  TF.  and  although  they  are  not  altogether  stranmra 
to  this  disorder  at  other  Factories  on  the  Bay  coast,  it  is  more  prevalent  at  York  than 
anywhere  else.  For  the  cure  of  this  disorder  many  expensive  article  are  given 
-which  might  well  be  spared.  An  Orkney  man  of  lasi  year's  importation  had  by  the 
1st  Feby.  when  I  saw  him  at  the  Factory,  drank  out  a  Hhd.  of  Bnglbh  Porter  with 
some  gallons  of  Port  Wine,  &  had  besides  used  a  quantity  of  crystalized  salt  of 
lemon,  essence  of  malt  &  cranberries  without  getting  well,  while  my  men  recovered 
in  a  short  time  by  simply  drinking  the  spruce  juice.  Spruce  is  the  prevailing  wood 
here  ft  I  believe  of  all  these  northern  parts ;  were  it  an  object  that  would  pay,  tons 
of  the  essence  might  be  sent  home,  it  is  called  the  pine  by  the  people,  who  were 
quite  ignorant  of  its  beneficial  qualities,  spruce,  poplar,  &  larch  are  all  the  species 
of  wood  that  grow  to  trees,  and  these  are  of  a  very  moderate  size,  the  last  is  called 
Juniper^ 

There  cannot  be  much  improvement  made  in  the  country  while  the  Orkney 
men  form  the  majority  of  labourers,  they  are  lazy,  spiritless,  &  ill  disposed, — wedded 
to  old  habits,  strongly  prejudiced  against  any  change  however  beneficial.  It  was 
wiUi  the  utmost  reluctance  they  would  be  prevailed  on  to  drink  the  spruce  juice  to 
save  themselves  of  the  scurvy ;  they  think  nothing  of  the  scurvy  as  they  are  then 
idle  &  their  wages  run  on.  The  C  js.  provisions  are  of  the  best  quality.  1  have  not 
seen  better  issued  from  His  Majesty's  stores,  and  these  people  are  as  well  fed  an  ser- 
vants need  be  in  any  country,  yet  these  men  who  at  home  live  in  the  utmost  pover^, 
grumble  here  for  being  deprived  of  superfluous  &  costly  articles  of  luxury  tormerW 
Sivished  on  them.  It  is  not  uncommon  for  an  Orkney  man  to  consume  61b.  or  8ln. 
of  meat  in  a  day,  and  some  have*  ate  as  much  at  a  meal  This  gluttonous  appetite 
they  say  is  occasioned  by  the  cold.  I  entirely  discredit  the  assertion,  &  I  think  it 
rather  to  be  natural  to  themselves.  The  last  .winter  was  more  intensely  cold  than 
any  former  on  record,  yet  the  men  I  had  with  me  showed  no  extraordinary  symp- 
toms of  appetite.  All  the  labour  I  have  seen  these  men  do  would  scarcely  pay  for  the 
victuals  they  consume.  With  25  men  belonging  to  it  the  Factory  was  last  winter 
distressed  for  firewood,  &  the  people  sent  to  tent  in  the  woods. 

The  Factory  men,  particularly  the  old  hands,  have  done  their  utmost  to  prejudice 
the  new  comers  against  the  Cos.  service  &  the  Country  altogether ;  they  have  but  too 
well  succeeded  in  their  iniquitous  purpose  1 —These  wretches  are  so  malicious  and 
nngratefui  that  they  would  exult  in  the  ruin  of  those  who  furnished  them  the  means 
of  subsistence  for  so  many  years,  and  in  whose  service  many  have  acquired  fortunes. 
By  the  supineness  and  indecision  of  the  officers  in  not  timely  putting  a  stop  to  the 
grumbliog  of  a  few  troublesome  men  by  their  removal,  dissatisfaction  has  been 
allowed  to  pervade  the  whole  body  of  their  people  who  are  now  in  a  state  of  open 
general  discontent.  Mr.  Auld  does  not  appear  to  want  either  decision  or  firmness  but 
unless  supported  by  his  officers  he  cannot  alone  stem  the  torrent. 

Many  of  the  Cos.  servants  I  have  seen  are  unfit  for  service,  &  a  mere  imposition. 
The  men  inland  I  am  informed  are  superior  and  indeed  they  would  require  it,  other* 
wise  they  could  never  get  up  the  rapids.  Eighteen  or  twenty  of  the  men  shipped  at 
StromnesB  last  year  are  from  age  or  infirmity  unfit  for  the  Cos.  service.  It  is  a  com- 
mon practice  with  men  sent  home  from  one  part  of  the  Bay  as  unfit  for  service  or 
for  misconduct  to  impose  themselves  upon  the  Agent  at  Stromness  (who  does  not 
appear  to  be  very  circumspect)  &  come  out  again  to  other  Factories.  To  prevent 
this  abuse,  a  descriptive  list  of  all  men  discharged  for  incapacity  or  misconduct 
might  be  sent  to  the  Committee  by  the  Superintendent^  that  they  could  be  enable!  to 
give  the  necessary  instructions  to  the  Afirents  against  re-engaging  such  men. 

Mr.  Auld  &  Mr.  Cook  are  both  very  unpopular  amongst  the  Indians  here,  who 
Jiave  likewise  caught  the  spirit  of  dissatisfaction  to  a  very  great  degree.  These  peopio 


eozriu 


irbo  in  1782  ofTered  to  defend  the  Fkctoriee  againat  the  French,  refoee  now  to  oome  to 
the  Goose  Hunt  &  feel  indifferent  on  all  occaaionB  to  obey  the  orders  of  the  Cos.  cfBcera. 
There  are  no  chiefs  among  them  &  they  are  in  the  ntmost  state  of  individoal 
debasement  &  depravity  that  can  be  coDceived.  It  is  a  melancholy  reflection  that 
dnring  tJieir  long  intercourse  with  the  Whites  they  have  not  acquired  one  moral 
virtne,  nor  is  the  faintest  idea  of  the  tme  deity  to  be  found  among  them. 

^(From  here  a  piece  has  been  torn  to  the  extent  of  18  lines). 

abould  benefit  thereby.  As  they  had  sawed  them  themselves,  it  was  thoo^ht  they^ 
liad  a  right  to  destroy  them  if  they  chose  it,  a!tho*  by  their  engagement  their  whole 
time  belonged  to  the  fl.  B.  Co. 

It  is  surprising  the  Co.  never  encouraged  men  to  bring  out  their  families  to  thi» 
country.  A  few  families  might  be  well  accommodated  at  each  of  the  different  Fact- 
ories. The  women  could  fiod  sufficient  employment  in  making  and  mending  c!oai ha, 
washinffy  cooking,  &c.,  &c.  Were  this  the  case  the  men  would  be  more  contented 
aiid  feel  more  attached  to  the  country  than  they  do.  The  children  giowing  up  hero 
would  be  fitter  to  serve  in  carrying  on  the  trade  than  those  men  imported,  and  a  great 
deaA  of  the  iniquitous  and  scandalous  connection  formed  with  Indian  women  wouUL 
be  at  an  end.  Every  married  man  at  present  who  can  lay  by  a  small  sum  is  anxious 
to  go  home  to  join  his  family. 

^(The  same  space  as  above  amissing  owing  to  the  piece  torn  out). 


NxLsoN  Encampment, 

31bt  May,  1812. 

MtLobd, 

I  joined  my  people  here  on  the  7th  OctM  two  days  after  I  had  the  honour 
<rf  addrawing  a  few  lines  to  your  Lordship  from  TF.,  and  after  making  twoucsuc- 
ceeaful  attempts  to  get  round  the  poin\  of  Marsh,  succeeded  the  third  time,  but  waa 
lost  for  three  hours  in  a  snowstorm  without  a  compass. 

I  found  the  people  in  tents  pitched  on  a  narrow  flat  on  the  North  side  the  Biver 
Nelson,  fronting  the  upper  &  largest  Seal  Island,  with  a  bank  of  about  130  feet  high  in 
the  rear*  The  men  had  leather  tents  ;  my  officer  and  self  used  those  of  jheetins:  that 
came  out.  This  was  the  place  pointed  out  for  us  by  Mr.  Auld.  Altho'  Mr.  Hillier 
and  I  were  desired  to  land  from  the  ship  the  day  after  her  arrival,  to  concert  a  plan 
for  wintering — we  were  not  consulted.  The  huts  were  commenced  according  to  a 
plan  Mr.  H.&  1  had  previously  settled  at  the  Factory.  For  some  days  all  the  men 
wrought  promiscuously  together  &  being  awkward  &  inexperienced,  the  buildings 
made  very  slow  progress.  I  then  made  a  division  of  the  men  with  Mr.  H.  I  took 
those  I  expected  for  B.  B.  S.  amounting  to  36  according  to  the  enclosed  retarn.  A 
few  others  besides  tbe? e  wintered  with  me. 

On  taking  an  account  of  provisions  on  hand,  found  our  stock  of  oatmeal  would 
fiimish  little  better  than  a  pint  to  each  man  per  dav  till  the  Ist  January,  &  It  was 
uncertain  that  we  could  have  access  to  the  Factory  till  that  period  on  account  of  the 
river.  A  good  quantity  of  fresh  &  salted  venison  was  supplied  us  at  the  Fibbing 
Wire  house,  about  30  miles  above  this,  &  wan  brooght  down  m  boats  bv  our  people. 
Salt  Pork  and  Bacon  we  bad,  but  it  was  thoaght  imprudent  to  give  much  of  it  to  the 
people  for  fear  of  the  scurvy. 

By  the  26th  Oct.  all  the  men  &  officers  got  into  the  Houses;  these  were  in  an 
irregular  line  along  &  fronting  the  river,  built  of  round  logs,  the  front  side  high  with 
a  shade  roof  sloping  to  the  rear,  ft  covered  over  the  timber  with  moss  &  clay  near  a 
foot  thick.  Boards  for  the  floors  &  births  were  ready  sawed  to  our  hand,  we  had 
only  to  bring  them  in  boats  from  south  side  opposite  Flamboro*  Head,  where  a  house 
liad  been  begun  by  the  Factory  people  for  tradings 


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We  made  feoces  of  a  couple  miles  extent  on  each  side  the  river  with  snares  in 
them  for  killing  deer,  but  the  deer  did  not  come  about  in  the  fall  as  nsnal.  We  had 
<x>nBeqQently  no  ^ncoess  that  way ;  I  placed  a  party  opposite  to  ns  on  the  south  side 
— we  had  another  down  towards  Sams  Creek,  on  the  north  side,  for  the  purpose  of 
hunting, — ^all  to  no  avail ;  even  partridges  that  the  country  used  to  swarm  with, 
deaerted  this  part  so  much  that  with  all  the  exertions  made  we  did  not  kill  above 
2U0ofthem. 

The  natives  brought  us  throughout  the  winter  oooasional  supplies  of  fresh  k  dried 
meat  ft  some  fish,  all  they  could  possibly  spare  to  take  from  their  families,— ao  that 
we  suffered  no  privation  of  food. 

The  ice  took  on  the  river  the  18th  Deem,  with  a  high  flood  and  un usually  rou^. 
A  few  days  afterwards  the  men  were  set  to  work  to  make  a  road  across  by  cutting 
down  the  rough  ice  &  put  up  bali^ses,  Oomme  ils  font  en  Canada.  The  9th  Jany.  I 
aent  the  first  provision  party  to  the  Factory — an  officer  8  men  ft  3  Bogs.  This  duty 
was  afterwaras  continued  weekly  thro'  the  winter.  The  provisions  were  dragged  on 
Indian  sleds.  A  man  hauls  in  this  way  horn  7€!b  to  lOOft  wt  ft  a  dog  as  much. 
We  made  our  own  sleds,  bought  snow  shoes  from  the  Indians  ft  likevnse  some  sleds. 
An  officer  always  accompanied  the  men  ft  bad  instructions  to  keep  his  part^ 
together,  to  make  regular  stops  and  if  anv  man  lagged  behind  the  whole  were'  to  wait 
for  him ;  by  these  precautions  no  injury  from  the  frost  happened  our  people  altho* 
they  went  on  these  journeys  when  the  thermometer  was  sometimes  at  50^  below  0. 
Theyperformed  their  duty  as  well  as  men  accustomed  to  the  climate  could  do. 

There  beinffno  Gktme  caught  I  withdrew  myjMrtyfrom  south  side  the  Biver 
on  87th  Deo.  Will.  Finlay,  the  man  I  engaged  at  YF.,  was  jeined  to  this  party  on 
aooount  of  his  experience,  but  he  soon  began  to  form  a  party  for  himself,  against  the 
officer  Michael  McDonnell ;  this  beinff  reported  to  me  I  crossed  in  a  boat  2nd  Deer, 
with  a  orew  of  new  hands  ft  had  him  brought  to  the  nudn  body.  This  rascal  was 
afterwards  the  instigator  of  much  mischief. 

On  the  night  of  the  1st  Jany.  a  most  violent  ft  unprovoked  attack  was  made  by 
some  of  the  Irish  on  some  of  the  Orkneymen  of  Mr.  HiUier's  party.  The  information 
ft  complaint  given  on  oath  before  Mr.  Millier  ft  myself  as  Magistrates  which  I  have 
the  honor  to  enclose  (Document  No.  1)  contains  a  full  statement  of  this  aflGair ;  too 
much  liquor  was  the  only  incitement.  Mr.  H.  always  gave  his  men  a  Saturday 
nights  allowance  of  rum,  ft  Xmas  and  New  Tears  day  a  pint  to  each  man.  My  men 
got  drams  occasionally  but  none  any  allowance.  At  Xmas  ft  New  Tear  I  gave  way  to 
their  importunity  ft  conformed  to  my  neighbors  example.  Three  Orkneymen  were 
BO  severely  beat  that  for  near  a  month  afterwards  the  Surgeon  could  not  declare  them 
to  be  out  of  danger.  Three  Irit^hmen,  two  of  my  party  ft  one  of  Mr.  Hillier's  were 
most  culpable,  one  of  these  of  my  party,  Anthony  MacDonnell,  I  got  the  sufferers 
to  compromise  with  for  a  sum  of  money;  not  being  able  to  speak  English  he  was 
drawn  into  the  fray  by  the  two  others,  he  will  make  a  good  settler,  is  strongly  con- 
nected in  Laggan  (Coy.  of  Mayo)  and  will  be  the  means  of  bringing  out  many  of  his 
relations.  The  two  others  are  worthless  blackguards — the  lash  may  make  them 
serviceable  to  Government  in  the  Army  or  Navy  bat  they  will  never  do  for  us.  I 
trust  if  they  should  get  clear  of  this  scrape  that  means  will  be  taken  to  prevent 
them  from  reaching  Qieir  native  country  where  their  false  reports  might  bo  detrimen- 
tal to  the  Colonial  Recruiting.  All  those  concerned  had  to  give  securities  for  the 
Peace,  for  a  twelve  month. 

The  Scurvey  attacked  some  of  our  people  in  Deer,  and  afterwards  became  very 
general,  so  much  so  that  it  was  apprehended  there  would  not  be  effective  men  to- 
brinff  provisions  for  the  sick  from  the  Factory  One  man  died,  Robt  Montgomirie. 
By  the  plentiful  use  of  spruce  the  violence  of  the  Scurvey  was  checked,  ft  early  in 
Feby.  the  men  were  recovering  fast.  The  people  here  were  entire  strangers  to  the 
virtues  of  the  spruce,  and  did  not  even  know  that  to  be  the  chief  wood  of  the  Country. 
It  was  a  difficult  matter  to  get  the  Orkneymen  to  drink  it  particularly  the  old  handa 
and  from  their  example  others  declined. 


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Willm.  Finlay  first  set  the  example  of  disobejring  my  order  to  drink  the  sfymoey 
at  the  mobt  alarmiog  tiire  of  the  disorder ;  for  this  I  pat  him  off  work  for  two  or 
three  day^  and  not  intending  to  go  farther  lengths  with  him  he  was  ordered  to 
resame  work,  hat  this  he  refased  saying  he  woald  work  no  more.  As  he  persisied 
in  this  determination,  altho'  freqaently  ordered  to  work,  after  a  week  had  passed,  1 
eammei  ap  his  oondact  when  detached  with  Uiohael  ICaoDonnell  with  what  took  plmtm 
here  and  had  him  brought  before  Mr.  Hillier  as  a  Magistrate  when  different  misde- 
meanors were  proved  against  him  as  Toar  Lordship  will  find  in  Docament  No.  2,  tor 
which  he  was  sentenced  to  confinement  as  a  refractory  servant.   Not  thinking  it  aaw 

Sunishment  that  he  shoald  eat,  sleep  &  sit  idle  in  the  Koose  with  the  other  men,  x 
ad  a  Hat  built  for  him  to  which  he  was  removed.  A  paity  he  had  formed  amoo^^ 
the  people  assembled  to  the  number  of  13  men  on  the  first  night  of  his  confinement 
(12  February)  &  burnt  the  Hut  to  the  Ground,  triumphantly  shouting  in  the  most 
audacious  manner  when  they  had  got  it  in  flames.  Their  hussaing  brought  me  out^ 
I  found  them  ail  at  the  Hut,  &  had  their  names  taken  down  on  the  spot. 

Mr.  Hillier  sat  with  me  next  day  when  we  had  these  Insurgents  brought  before 
^is  ft  proceeded  against  them  as  per  Docament  No.  3.  At  the  examination  of  the  last 
evidence  they  rotosed  to  submit  to  our  authority  ft  contemptuously  walked  away. 
None  of  the  Highlanderii  or  Irish  were  concerned  in  this  affair — nine  of  them  are 
from  Glasgow,  of  Oapt.  Bodk.  McDonald's  List  ft  four  from  the  Orkneys,  vounic  lads 
that  were  induced  to  join  them.  I  struck  them  all  off  duty.  Put  them  with  Finlay 
in  the  lower  house  of  my  people  and  removed  the  other  men  from  them.  They 
l>rought  provisions  for  themselves  weeklv  from  the  Factory  for  which  I  signed  an 
order  ft  were  in  this  state  untill  the  arrival  of  Mr.  Auld ;  he  spoke  to  them  here  on 
the  27  April.  I  went  early  in  May  to  the  Factory  to  concert  measures  with  Mr. 
Auld ;  it  was  agreed  between  us  that  they  should  be  taken  into  the  Cos.  service 
rather  than  be  sent  home.  On  my  return  proposals  to  this  effect  were  made  to  them 
as  put  up  in  Document  JMo.  3  ft  rejected,  endeavors  were  made  befbre  this  to  brwdc 
the  combination  by  getting  the  Orkney  lad«  away  from  them,  but  these  would  not 
jtgree  to  any  accommodation  without  the  rest  it  was  reported  by  some  of  the  Oos. 
other  servants  that  all  these  men  disliked  to  be  employed  in  the  cultivation  of  lands ; 
but  this  they  themselves  publicly  denied.  They  expressed  unwillingness  to  serve  in 
iiny  capacity  as  they  were  not  treated  in  a  manner  they  had  a  right  to  expect  from 
promises  made  them  by  the  agent  at  the  time  of  engaging.  This  is  all  the  defenoo 
they  have  yet  attempted  to  nuike. 

The  litigious  ft  discontented  spirit  of  these  men  has  been  fomented  by  Wm. 
Finlay  ft  other  old  hands ;  all  the  men  at  tixe  Factory  were  their  friends  and  abet- 
tors. They  were  always  well  received  there  and  allowed  to  sleep  at  the  Factory  when 
our  men  going  there  for  provisions  had  to  go  back  to  a  hut  3  miles  off.  Three 
visitors  from  Glasgow  (Messrs.  Garswell,  Brown,  ft  Fisher)  have  kept  up  an  inters 
course  with  them  all  winter  against  orders  to  the  contrary,  furnished  them  witk 
arms  and  ammunition  for  hunting,  ft  even  carried  to  them  every  word  they  heard 
spoken  among  us  concerning  them.  Countenanced  as  they  have  been  it  is  not  snr* 
prising  these  men  should  reject  our  offers.  The  old  hands  have  done  their  utmost  to 
-corrupt  not  only  thede  men  but  all  my  people.  Bvery  time  a  party  was  sent  to  the 
Factory  the  men  were  tampered  with,  ft  always  returned  with  some  discouraging 
atory.  The  mischiefs  to  be  dreaded  from  the  Ked  Biver  Inds.  have  not  been  over* 
looked,  and  wure  painted  with  most  terrific  forms.  Considerable  impressions  were 
made  in  this  way.  I  hope  they  have  now  however  nearly  exhausted  their  inventive 
ftcnlties. 

I  see  no  resource  now  left  but  that  of  sending  these  Insurgents  home,  there 
beiog  no  controlling  power  in  this  country  to  manage  them.  Their  accts.  are  made 
op  to  the  12th  Feby.  ft  and  since  they  have  had  nothing  from  us  but  provisions. 
They  cannot  claim  any  part  of  their  wages  from  the  beginning.  I  am  only  mortified 
at  the  great  advances  that  were  made  them  at  the  time  of  engaging  ft  and  the  sub- 
sequent expenses  they  have  incurred.  Two  young  writers  who  wintered  with  me, 
John  McLeod  from  Lewis  &  Michael  McDonnell  fh>m  Eillala  are  well  acquainted 


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with  all  the  oii'ciiaistaooes  &  mast  go  homo  to  give  evidonoe  agaiost  them.    Thaso 
yoaoff  men  may  serve  afterwards  to  recrait  farces  in  their  respective  oooDtriee. 

Of  all  oar  people  Michael  MoDoDneH,  alone  suffered  severely  from  the  frost  & 
that  entirely  from  his  own  imprudence.  He  was  the  Officer  with  my  party  on  sooth 
€ide  the  river — ^went  with  two  of  his  men  22nd  Deer,  to  the  Factory  for  provisions; 
it  was  cold  weather  snowing  and  drifting ;  he  went  a  head  of  his  men  on  snow  shoes^ 
oat  walked  the  men  k  lost  his  way,  wandered  aboac  in  the  woods  all  day  withoat 
victaalsy  arrived  faint  &  weary  about  8  o'clock  at  night  at  the  Factory  after  the 

etes  were  shut.  He  had  the  toe  and  heel  of  one  foot,  &  his  two  cheeks  frozen,  his  maa 
d  got  there  safe  in  course  of  the  day.  His  arrival  and  condition  was  immediately 
reported  to  Mr.  Cook,  who  notwithstanding,  allowed  him  to  remain  ail  night  in  the 
CJommon  Guard  room  among  the  men,  &  did  not  even  send  him  a  blanket  to  sleep  on. 
Mr.  C.  told  the  men  next  day  that  they  must  take  him  away  let  his  conoition  be  what 
it  would,  there  being  no  room  in  the  Factory  for  any  officer.  He  arrived  with  mo  tm 
the  afternoon  of  Xmas  day,  carried  across  the  river  on  a  mans  back,  and  reached 
there  from  the  Factory  dragged  on  a  sled  by  Dogs.  He  was  confined  to  the  Hoose 
the  greater  port  of  the  winter  from  this  accident.  Mr.  Edw'ds  skill  and  attention 
«avM  his  great  toe  and  effected  a  complete  cure. 

None  of  the  people  of  our  encampment  were  at  any  time  inclined  to  go  to  the 
Factory  unless  business  required  it.  We  were  as  comfortably  lodged  as  any  there 
oould  be:  Notwithstanding  the  unusual  severity  of  the  winter  I  slept  comfortably 
warm  with  a  single  fold  of  blanket  b  a  buffalo  skin  for  my  covering.  My  officers  & 
men  were  equally  comfortable. 

During  the  months  of  Jany.  Feby.  &  March  the  supplies  from  the  Indians  were 
but  scanty.  Early  in  April  they  began  to  come  in  with  fresh  venison,  towards  the 
last  of  the  month  the  supplies  were  abundant,  fresh  venison  was  so  plenty  that  omr 
m«i  would  not  taste  salt  meat.  We  caught  twenty  seven  deer  ourselves  in  our  snares 
-&  likewise  shot  a  few.  From  the  27th  April  to  15th  May  I  daresay  that  no  loss  than 
3,000  Deer  crossed  the  river  below  the  Seal  Islands,  from  North  to  S)uth  side  in  dii> 
ferent  herds  some  containing  at  least  100.  I  am  told  they  equally  abound  all  the 
way  up  this  river  &  have  regular  crossing  places.  Down  here  they  crossed  anywhere 
indiscriminately,  without  regarding  the  length  or  steepness  of  the  banks  or 
the  roughness  of  the  ice.  People  may  complain  of  bad  living  in  Hudson  Bay  bat  it 
is  certain  we  have  all  got  fatter  than  when  we  came  to  it. 

Four  new  boats  are  built  at  the  Factory  ready  for  our  use,  on  nearly  the  bcl- 
teaox  construction  after  a  model  &  directions  I  save.  Two  of  these  are  28  feet  long 
in  the  bottom  ;  the  other  two  are  not  so  long.  Boats  used  here  for  going  inland  are 
only  22  feet  in  the  keel.  It  is  not  expected  or  believed  that  I  can  get  up  with  mine; 
I  shall  however  convinoe  them  of  the  contrary.  The  blind  attachment  to  old  caa> 
toms  &  reluctance  to  deviate  from  them  in  both  officers  k  men  here  is  extraordinary. 
These  boats  cost  me  a  vast  deal  of  writing  &  three  trips  to  the  Factory  to  give  the 
minutest  d^'rections;  yet  they  are  not  well  put  togetner.  I  have  a  sufficiency  of 
boards  &  plank  sawed  here  to  make  boats  for  the  transport  of  our  people  coming  ooit 
this  year,  with  an  equivalent  complement  oi  oars  &  setting  poles.  In  futore  I 
think  it  will  be  more  expedient  to  build  boats  at  the  settlement  and|  to  send  then 
down  for  the  people ;  but  of  this,  I  shall  be  able  to  form  a  better  judgment  hereafter. 
It  is  very  inconvenient  to  build  at  TF.  where  wood  is  soaroe,  &  none  of  agood  qoaiity 
to  be  procured,  Spruce  is  the  only  wood  they  have  there  for  boards  &  boat  timbwa. 
My  two  young  men,  Messrs.  Edwards  &  McBae,  I  have  got  into  very  good  order, 
A  expect  from  their  good  disposition  &  readiness  to  benefit  by  local  experience,  that 
they  will  be  very  serviceable.  The  Chaplain  is  very  sanguine  for  the  advanceoient 
of  the  Colony,  and  continues  to  write  encouraging  letters  home.  I  believe  he  is 
about  writing  to  Your  Lordship,  &  intends  to  offer  his  personal  services  to  recrait  in 
Ireland;  he  may  be  more  useful  there  than  here,  k  pernaps  this  would  not  be  a  bad 
way  to  getrid  of  him.  By  admitting  him  to  hold  a  share  in  the  oonoern,  woald  be 
the  means  of  keeping  him  interested,  &  be  a  spur  to  his  exertions.  I  do  not  think 
that  he  will  ever  miUce  a  convert  to  the  Catholic  BeUgion«     I  should  not,  however. 


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wiih  to  part  with  him  until  another  was  on  the  way  to  join  us. .  I  expeot  that  her»* 
mfter  there  will  be  no  difficalty  in  getting  a  priest  to  oome  out  who  can  be  well  re- 
commendedy  and  probably  at  a  redaoed  salary. 

^e  must  immediately  have  some  kind  of  judicature  in  the  colony.  No  Gk>vem- 
ment  is  so  fit  for  such  an  establishment,  in  the  beginning,  as  a  military  one ;  I 
imagine  that  once  in  possession  of  the  Uoyal  Commission,  martial  law  might  be 
established  by  a  proclamation,  but  I  shall  require  forms ;  in  support  of  this  some^ 
<X)aroive  poveer  may  be  necessary ;  a  company  of  50  men  would  be  sufficient,  in  the 
first  outset^  they  would  be  mounted  in  the  country,  to  act  as  Infantry  or  Cavalry  as 
the  service  might  require.  A  war  with  America,  L  suppose,  woald  facilitate  the 
obtaining  this  m>m  Gk>vernment,  as  they  would  naturally  wish  to  strengthen  every 
part,  &  if  ready  raised  troops  were  object^  to,  the  men  could  soon  be  recruited  in 
those  parts  of  Ireland  &  Scotland  from  which  the  families  are  brought.  More  com- 
panies might  in  time  be  added  if  required.  Shoald  Military  Law  be  established 
within  the  tract  all  traders  must  take  out  a  License,  which  may  answer  a  good  purpose 
with  the  N.  W.  Co. 

The  present  state  of  the  country  requires  strong  power  to  bring  it  to  order,  and 
if  we  are  to  have  Glasgow  weavers,  or  others  of  similar  principles  among  us,  instead 
of  being  formidable  to  the  Indians,  or  other  external  enemies,  we  may  all  be  over- 
turned  by  one  tumultuous  onset  of  our  own  people.  Seeing  people  well  prepared 
dten  prevents  mischievous  conseqaences.  I  submit  all  this  to  Tour  Lordship's  most 
aerioos  consideration. 

Numerous  letters  passed  between  me  &  Messrs.  Auld  &  Cook.  Copies  of  a  few 
ciibe  most  important  I  have  the  honor  to  enclose.  Mine  are  chiefly  m  renly  &  in 
justification  of  ourselves  and  measures,  and  as  moderate  as  I  coald  possibly  word 
tkem,  to  ayoid  giving  the  least  shadow  of  umbrage  that  might  occasion  the  withhold* 
rag  any  support  required ;  but  without  any  intention  of  yielding  in  any  material 
point.  Business  in  this  country  oannot  be  carried  on  entirely  by  writings, 
jdthongh  they  appear  to  be  fond  of  long  letters  &  forming  systematic  argaments* 
Ijees  writing  &  more  active  operations  would  in  my  opinion  be  preferable,  &  more 
l>0neficial  to  their  employers.  People  here  make  it  a  rule  to  describe  the  country  to 
strangers  in  the  most  unfavourable  manner,  tbe  most  alarming  accounts  are  given, 
ft  every  oircnmstance  greatly  magnified.  It  was  openly  said  last  fall  that  many  of 
OS  must  fall  victims  to  the  severity  of  the  cold  in  Winter,  &  to  the  scurvy.  We  have 
already  defeated  these  assertions,  b  I  expect  will  overcome  all  the  difficulties  that  now 
appose  us. 

At  the  suggestion  of  Mr.  Auld  by  letter  of  20th  inst.,  I  sent  two  officers  &  the 
most  effective  of  my  people  across  the  river  on  22nd,  to  be  ready  there  to  take  early 
advantage  of  the  opening  of  Hayes  Biver  for  transporting  a  cargo  to  the  Bock. 
When  Mr.  Hillier  &  I  left  the  Factory  on  10th  instant,  the  plan  Mr.  Auld  proposed 
was  that  we  should  all  wait  the  breaking  up  of  this  river  &  assemble  together  at  the 
Factory  before  anything  further  could  be  concluded  on.  The  hanling  was  extremely 
bad  when  my  people  Crossed — they  had  to  carry  their  provisions  &  for  great  part  of 
the  way  on  their  backs,  the  ice  was  doubtful,  with  mach  water  over  it,  &  they  being 
strangers  I  took  the  precaution  of  sending  Indian  Guides  along  to  conduct  them 
BBfe  over. 

I  remain  here  with  my  staff  &  a  few  men  waitiog  the  breaking  up  of  this  Biver. 
I  have  not  said  anything  of  the  Nelson,  as  the  chart  that  Mr.  Hillier  is  about  making 
will  be  fully  explanatory.  I  cannot  yet  say  what  party  1  shall  have  for  going  inland 
— ^Uiat  can  only  be  asceriained  after  getting  to  the  Factory,  from  whence  I  shall  com* 
mnnicate  farther. 

I  have  the  honor  to  be, 
My  Lord. 

Tour  Lordship's  most  obedient  servant, 

MILES  MACDONBLL. 
Bt  Hon*ble 

Ths  Babl  of  Sxlkibk, 


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William  Finlay  &  tho  Olaegow  iDsnrgents  I  imagine  are  trying  what  lengtha  we. 
omn  go  with  them,  &  no  donht  they  have  many  abettors  at  the  Factory.  There  ia^ 
m  ncceasity  of  making  an  example  of  them  for  the  future  benefit  of  affairs  here,  how- 
ever detrimental  and  expensive  to  ns  at  present.  I  do  not  expect  they  will  be  sent 
to  Canada  for  trial ;  although  Mr.  Anld  thinks  that  by  the  Act  43  G^o.  III.  c.  138, 
all  matters  respecting  this  country  are  cogDizable  in  the  courts  of  Canada  only.  If 
that  is  the  case  sdieu  to  legal  redress  for  S.  B.  1  hope  they  will  in  the  meantime  bo 

Jut  on  toard  a  man  of  war,  to  perve  until  claimed  lor  trial.  Their  pay  then  might 
estopped  until  the  Co.  is  reimbursed  for  advances  made  &  expenses  incurred 
through  them.  This  I  am  informed  is  a  thing  frequently  done  in  the  Navy.  It  is 
painful  to  lose  so  many  effective  men  at  a  time  they  can  be  so  ill  spared.  I  will  not 
vet  Bend  them  all  home  if  there  is  a  possibility  of  avoiding  it.  The  rascal  FiAlay 
has  been  the  occasion  of  all  this. 

I  have  no  reason  to  change  the  opinion  I  first  formed  of  many  of  the  Glasgow 
writers  in  consequence  of  their  irregular  conduct  at  Stomoway.  Two  Highland  Lads, 
Andrew  Stewart  &  Don"*  HcPherson,  who  went  to  the  Southern  Factories,  are  excep* 
tions.  They  are  both  yonn^  men  of  good  character  &  conduct,  had  I  known  so 
much  of  them  as  I  do  now,  they  should  have  come  to  TF.  Thev  may  if  thought  nec- 
essary be  sent  to  Winipig  from  where  they  are,  as  readily  as  irom  here.  Mr.  Sloaa 
IB  Hkewiso  a  veiy  good  young  man,  but  is  unfortunately  bent  on  going  home,  with 
what  propriety  1  cannot  see,  after  signing  a  contract  in  the  usual  way.  The  docu- 
ments ft  papers  referred  to  here  will  accompany  the  original,  to  be  sent  from  TF. 

M.MoD. 


Nelson  EKOAiiPMsiiTy 

19th  June,  1812. 

Mt  Load, 

By  a  lino  received  last  night  from  Mr.  Auld  I  am  happy  to  inform  your  Lordship 
that  the  Insurgents  have  at  length  come  into  terms,  acknowledged  their  guilt,  ft 
have  thrown  themselves  entirely  on  the  mercy  of  the  Committee,  so  that  none  of 
them  shall  now  be  sent  home  for  the  affair  of  the  12th  February,  they  crossed  from 
here  to  the  Factory  on  24th  May,  &  thought  the  ice  too  unsafe  to  return.  Mr.  Auld 
tamed  them  out  of  the  factory  ft  refb&ed  them  provisions  untill  they  surrendered 
their  arms,  by  this  decisive  conduct  towaids  them,  having  no  leader,  the  Glasgow 
writers  Carswell,  Fisher,  ft  Brown  being  on  this  side  the  river,  as  likewise  Wm.  Fin- 
lay  who  had  remained  behind  ;  finding  themselves  destitute  &  unsupported,  they  im- 
mediately came  to  a  proper  sense  of  their  situation,  ft  submitted.  This  is  so  far 
well,  they  are  however  lost  to  us,  as  I  cannot  think  of  taking  any  of  them  to  B.RS. 
The  mutineer  Finlay,  ft  the  two  Irish  af^sailants  are  yet  to  be  disposed  of. 

I  am  detained  here  by  the  ice, — altho'  the  river  has  opened  4  miles  below  us  it 
IB  yet  choked  up  here,  the  ice  has  frequently  moved  but  stopped  a^ain  for  want  of  a 
sufficiency  of  water  in  the  river  to  carry  it  ofL  We  are  caught  m  a  trap  &  cannot 
help  ourselves.  This  season  is  the  latest  ever  known,  the  Factory  river  only  opened 
on  the  5th  instant,  there  was  no  inundation,  ft  the  schooner  is  safe.  My  party  went 
on  a  trip  to  the  Bock  on  the  lOth,  so  that  there  is  something  going  forward  altho'  we 
are  pent  up  here. 

This  goes  by  two  Indians  Mr.  Auld  is  sending  off  express  to  Abany  with  letters  for 
England  to  be  put  on  board  the  Prince  of  Wales,  Capt.  HanwelL  I  enclose  a  duplic- 
ate of  my  letter  of  31st  May,  to  give  Tour  Lordship  the  earliest  information  respect- 
ing us.  The  papers  referred  to  in  the  duplicate  would  take  too  much  time  to  copy. 
I  ihall  enclose  them  with  the  original  from  TF,  with  such  other  matters  as  may 


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-occur  till  oar  departure,  I  shall  accompany  Mr.  Hillier  tomorrow  in  tho  survey  of  tfaa 
17elson  as  far  up  as  it  is  open.    I  have  the  honor  to  be  always 

My  Lord 

Tour  Lcmlships  Most  Obedti 

And  very  humble  servant, 

MILBS  MAODONBLL. 

The  Hoiible., 

Thb  Eabl  of  Selkirk. 

Sent  with  the  foregoing  letter  under  cover  to  Oapt.  HanwelU  H.B.  O^  Skip 
Prince  of  Wales,  Bast  Maine,  by  two  Inds,  going  Bzpress.  Addressed  to  Wia. 
Kerr,  Bsqr.  Secy.,  G.P.O.,  Edinburgh. 


ToBK  Faotort,  4th  July,  1812. 
Ht  Loan, 

Sunday  afternoon  2l8t  June  the  ice  moved  a  little  in  front  of  our  enoampmenti 
A  cleared  the  mouth  of  the  creek  our  boats  were  in,  but  remained  still  fast  below. 
I  expected  we  might  by  going  up  a  mile  above  Seal  Island,  gain  the  South  Ooannel 
ivhich  was  open.  With  this  intention  everything  was  emtutrked  &  we  left  the  {daoe 
at  12  ocloek  next  day ;  much  ice  was  drifting,  we  had  four  boats,  two  of  them  very 
large  &  unmanageable.  I  got  round  with  3  men  in  a  small  boat  and  arrived  at 
the  Factory  at  6  o'clock  next  morning  23rd  June,  the  other  boats  put  back,  got 
•entangled  in  the  ice,  &  by  the  awkwardness  of  the  people,  they  being  chiefly  non 
«ffdctivei>,  one  large  boat  got  adrift  k  was  abandoned  by  the  crew.  She  oonUuned 
the  stores  and  luggage  of  myself  &  party,  &  was  found  by  an  Indian  two  days  after- 
wards stranded  on  south  side  the  river  near  the  Factory  path,  completely  wrecked 
and  the  lading  still  in  her.  She  had  floated  there  by  means  of  a  quantity  of  boards 
and  oars  that  nad  been  placed  under  the  lading.  I  sent  a  party  from  here  and  had 
all  the  things  saved,  with  little  damage  from  having  got  wet.  The  ice  opened  mt  the 
Seal  Islands,  and  the  rest  of  my  people  came  here  25th  June. 

Mr.  Auld  thought  it  best  that  1  should  wait  till  the  people  from  inland  should 
arrive,  no  particular  party  could  be  assigned  me  till  then ;  the  men  were  in  the  mean 
time  employed  in  transporting  my  stores  along  with  the  Got  goods  to  the  mouth  of 
Hill  Siver.  Messn  Bird,  Sinclair,  &  House  arrived  the  29th  June^  and  on  the  1st 
Instant  the  men  were  divided.  22  is  my  portion  out  of  49,  all  that  are  effective  ot 
last  year's  importation.  The  people  are  so  flactuating  that  I  cannot  yet  send  a  list 
of  my  party.  A  man  of  one  nation  is  prejudiced  against  goine  with  one  of  another. 
I  shall  go  on  with  any  number,  take  possession  of  the  tract  b  hoist  the  standard. 

It  will  never  do  after  this  to  take  the  colonists  from  among  the  Cos  servants, 
the  Orkneymen  are  so  averse  to  labour  that  they  prefer  the  C^  service  to  agricai- 
ture,  and  all  being  engaged  in  the  name  of  the  Qo  they  object  to  serve  in  the  colony 
thinking  it  a  separate  concern*  The  common  servants  have  entirely  the  rule  here. 
3Ir.  Bird's  men  came  down  yesterday  in  a  body  from  the  Bock,  contrary  to  the 
express  orders  of  their  chief,  who  left  them  above  to  be  transporting  the  goods  over 
the  carrying  places.  I  shall  get  up  by  mixing  my  people  &  stores  with  those  of 
the  inlanders ;  some  part  of  my  stores  must  unavoidably  be  left.  No  assistance  from 
here  is  promised  next  fall  to  those  coming  out  I  cannot  possibly  afford  them  any 
A  I  dread  the  families  wintering  here,  in  which  event  some  must  perish,  & 
the  report  will  spread  far  &  wide.  I  shall  endeavour  to  send  Mr.  McRae  down  from 
Winipic  to  meet  them,  &  there  is  a  chance  of  my  engaging  some  of  Mr.  Bird's  free 
inlanclers.  I  know  the  little  exertion  of  people  here,  &  me  confusion  at  ship  time, 
there  is  not  a  place  alotted  for  the  reception  of  the  ootonists,  they  must  of  ooarse  lay 
in  tents. 


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To  Mr.  Bonrke  I  have  granted  leave  to  go  home  at  his  own  desire,  &  enclose  hi» 
letter.  He  was  only  an  encumbrance  to  me,  irregular  &  eccentric  in  his  conduct 
aa  clergyman.  He  has  no  sway.over  his  flock,  &  religion  is  turned  to  ridicule  among 
fltnuBgers.  If  he  can  do  any  good  to  the  colony  in  Lreland  it  is  well ;  as  a  priest  he 
can  be  of  so  service  here,  particularly  in  the  infancy  of  the  settlement ;  &  I  hope 
Tour  Lordship  will  not  be  in  hafate  1o  send  him  out  to  us.  We  must,  however,  im- 
mediately have  a  priest,  and  he  ought  to  be  an  exemplary  steady  character.  Such  a 
one  will  be  of  very  great  advantage.  Mr.  Bourke's  people  know  nothing  of  hiis 
going  home,  he  remains  here  on  pretence  of  waiting  for  those  coming  out  to  go  up 
with  them.  I  congratulate  Tour  Lordship  on  the  Biver  Nelson  beinff  found  capablo 
of  admitting  ships  of  any  burden,  there  being  sufficient  water  wiUiin  a  short  dis- 
tance of  Flamboio'  Head,  as  Tour  Lordship  will  perceive  by  the  chart  k  report  of 
Mr.  Hillier  which  I  enclose.  Mr.  H.  went  from  here  two  or  three  days  ago  to  tako 
the  soundings  across  between  the  beacons  on  the  point  of  Marsh  and  Sams 
Greek ;  ft  the  day  before  he  set  off,  it  was  said  at  the  pubUc  table,  that  a  man  could 
wade  across  there  at  low  water  1 1  trust  the  navigation  of  it  all  the  way  up  will  be  found 
more  practicable  than  people  here  give  out,  in  short,  there  is  nothing  but  discourage- 
ment to  be  heard  from  them  on  every  side. 

I  send  samples  of  stones  &  sand  found  in  abundance  at  our  wintering  place.  Mr. 
Hoarke  who  may  justly  claim  the  merit  of  the  discovery,  supposes  them  to  be  of  tho 
most  valuable  kinds.  Diamonds,  rubies,  &c.,  &c.,  and  gold  oust.  Should  they  be 
found  valuable  on  their  analysis,  immediate  advantage  ought  to  be  taken  of  it.  Your 
Lordship  miffht  obtain  a  grant  of  the  Nelson  with  a  mile  on  each  side  of  it  from  the 
TL  B.  Co.  I  have  enjoined  the  closest  secresy  on  Mr.  Bourke,  &  no  person  here  haa 
the  least  idea  of  the  matter.  We  may  make  further  important  discoveries  in  going  up. 

No  particular  accompts  for  my  party  last  winter  can  yet  be  settled^  The  con- 
sumption of  provisions  for  all  the  men  of  last  year's  importation  is  to  be  kept 
together  to  be  properly  arranged  hereafter.  What  shall  be  supplied  me  here  to  taka 
np,  must  of  course  be  a  distinct  part.  I  shall  never  attempt  to  build  a  boat  hero 
again  by  Factory  men,  the  ace'  made  for  those  already  built  is  enormous  and  tho 
work  bad.  Tour  Lordship  will  see  by  it,  how  the  people  pass  their  time,  two  or- 
dinary carpenters  ought  to  build  one  of  these  boats  in  eight  days,  having  the  mater> 
ials  furnished  to  their  hand,  as  these  had. 

I  have  drawn  on  Tour  Lordthip  for  £13  stg.  in  favour  of  Misses  Flora  &  Ann 
MoDonell  &  likewise  for  £7  in  favour  of  Jno.  l£)I>oneU,  Knoydart,  on  Mr.  Anderson 
Bdin.  as  easier  negotiated  in  the  Highlands,  both  dated  20th  June,  I  take  the  liberty 
of  indoeing  an  order  for  a  few  books  I  wish  to  have  sent  out  next  year. 

We  cannot  depend  on  this  Factory  for  the  supply  of  any  stores  for  B.  B.  S.  as 
they  have  not  many  articles  we  require.  I  shall  tiierefore  have  to  make  an  Indent 
fbr  next  year  of  such  as  may  occur  to  me  along  the  road.  I  leave  here  to-morrow 
with  Messrs.  McBae  &,  Edwards  in  company  wim  Mr.  Bird. 

I  have  the  honor,  &a. 

Tour  Lordships  Most  Obt  &  very  Hble.  Servant, 

MILES  MACDONELL. 

Bt  Honble.  The 

Babl  of  SSLKmK. 

Four  Irishmen  are  to  be  sent  home.  Higgins  &  Hart  for  the  felonious  attack 
on  the  Oiknejmen,  W"".  Gray,  non-efieotive,  a  Hugh  Bedden,  who  lost  his  arm  by 
the  bursting  of  a  Gun  given  liim  to  fire  off  by  Mr.  Brown,  one  of  the  Glasgow  Clerka, 

M.  MoD. 

List  of  books  sent  from  TF.  3'  July  1812. 
Dictionary,  Spanish  &  French. 
Grammar  Spanish. 
Don  Quixote  in  Spanieh. 


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Act  forpuDifihinff  mutiny  &  desertioD  &  articles  of  war  ••••  58.  6d. 

Light  Horse  drin - 18s. 

Whitmore's  G^eneral  System  of  British  Tatotios...........— •  7s.  6d* 

The  Soldier's  friend|  a  new  pocket  vocabalary  in  six 

langaages •••• •••— • -  ^ 

Nineteen  UancBOTres — Dondas. 

Oadic  Books. 

Bonald  McDonald  Ck>Ilection  Gaelic  Poems'. 
Vocabulary  Gaelic  &  Bnglish— by  Bobt  McIVurlan^  Bd. 
UcDougal  &McLauchlan's  Oolleotionof  Ghielic  Poems  &  Songs — 

Fort  William. 
Gaelic  Proverbs— by  Charles  Mcintosh  Bsqn 
Alexander  &  Don  Stewart's  Collection  of  the  works  of  the  Graelio 

Bards— 2  Vols. 
An  Azimuth  Compass. 


NOTE  G. 

VISIT   TO    NIAGARA. 

JocENAL  OF  Oapt.  Bnts,  29th  Biqimint. 

1191. 

1787,  July  18th.— From  hence  to  Fort  Slosser  is  about  a  mile  &  a  half  or  two 
miles  CD  a  perfectly  straight  and  good  road,  at  which  place  we  at  length  arriTed, 
after  beine  four  hours  on  the  road  from  Niagara,  which  is  only  fourteen  miles.  On 
our  arrival  we  found  dinner  over  but  we  soon  got  a  mutton  chop,  which  we  had  no 
sooner  swallowed  than  we  all  set  out  to  see  the  Palls  taking  Mr.  Hamilton  of  the  53d 
Begiment  for  our  guide,  who  haying  commanded  Fort  Slosser  for  some  time  knew  his 
way.  After  passing  through  some  fields  and  a  small  piece  of  wood,  wo  came  to  the 
river  side  at  an  old  saw  mill,  about  a  quarter  of  a  mile  from  the  brink  of  the  Falls. 
This  view  alone  is  worth  goin^  many  miles  to  see.  The  current,  which  is  very  strong 
more  than  three  miles  above  the  Falls,  is  here  increased  by  many  causes,  for  the  river 
which  grows  naturally  narrower  as  it  approaches  the  brink  of  the  cataract,  is  here 
divided  by  a  largo  island  in  the  middle ;  it  also  begins  to  be  shallow  and  rocky,  so 
that  from  hence  quite  down  to  the  brink  of  the  Falls  the  water  is  in  a 
continual  foam  and  has  in  many  parts  of  the  distance  Falls  which  would  be  much 
talked  of  were  they  in  any  other  situations,  which  may  be  easily  conceived  from 
the  perpendicular  height  which  the  water  falls  in  the  course  of  this  quarter  of  a 
mile  previous  to  its  reaching  the  brink  of  the  cataract,  which  is  at  least  sixty 
feet;  this  many  seem  to  think  should  be  added  to  the  perpendicular  height 
of  the  Falls;  whether  it  should  or  no  I  shall  not  presume  to  determine.  I  alroady 
find  my  pen,  or  at  least  my  ideas,  inadequate  to  give  any  account  of  what  is  now 
before  me,  as  it  is  not  only  the  water  which  is  beautiful  but  the  island  also  is  covered 
with  noble  trees  down  quite  to  the  ed^e  of  the  water ;  to  this  we  mu3taid  the  many 
email  islands  which  have  been  severed  from  time  to  time  from  the  larger  one  by  the 
force  of  the  current,  and  which  still  partake  of  their  pareat's  verdure  and  beauty. 
It  was  with  difficulty  we  could  prevail  on  ourselves  to  leave  the  place,  even  tho'  we 
knew  we  were  to  go  to  parts  infinitely  more  beautiful.  We  at  leogth,  however, 
struck  again  into  the  wood  and,  passing  down  its  skirts,  Hr«  H.  brought  us  out  a  few 
yards  below  the  Fall.  Here  I  for  one  sat  down  for  some  time  in  silent  admiration 
and  astonishment,  at  a  sight  which  I  am  fully  persuaded  no  pen  or  pencil  can  ever 
convey  across  the  sea.    in  our  present  situation  we  wero  too  near  to  the  highest 


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part  of  the  Fall,  which  in  a  kind  of  a  sketch  or  plan  I  have  annexed  ie  marked  1,  to 
^njoy  itH  fall  beanty,  bat  we  had  a  tolerable  good  view  of  the  great,  or  as  it  is  geiier> 
ally  called,  the  Horseshoe  Fail,  which  is  here  marked  4,  5,  6*.  To  ^ive  any  adeqnato 
idea  of  the  astonishing  variety  which  here  crowds  apon  yonr  mind  is  impossible^  and 
it  may  be  well  said  to  be  the  real  sublime  and  beaatifal  conveyed  in  the  la  ng^uage  of 
oatare,  infinitely  more  strong  than  the  anited  eloqaence  of  Pitt,  Fox 
«nd  Barke,  even  if  we  give  them  the  assistance  of  Loatherboarg  to  help 
them.  As  the  water  dariog  its  fall  from  different  parts  meeting  the  rays 
of  the  snn  in  different  directions  takes  an  infinite  number  of  different 
<x>lours  and  shades ;  to  this  we  must  add  the  numberless  beautiful  breaks  in  the 
water;  the  delightful  verdure  which  covers  the  islands  and  neighbouring  diorea; 
the  beauty  of  the  most  noble  rapid  which  can  be  conceived,  before  it  ever  reaches 
the  brink  of  the  precipice ;  the  astonishing  column  of  spray  which  rises  from  the 
^reat  Fall ;  the  thundering  noise  which  tne  whole  makes  by  its  fall  on  the  heap  of 
«tones  below,  from  wheuce  it  runs,  no  longer  like  water  but  absolutely  in  such  a  state 
of  foam  as  to  appear  like  a  perfect  river  of  milk,  for  about  100  or  150  yards,  after 
which  it  resumes  its  natural  state  again,  although  it  is  still  carried  away  by  means 
of  a  strong  rapid.  To  all  this  I  must  add  the  lofty  banks  which  surround  the  htmt 
into  which  the  water  falls,  the  tops  of  which  are  covered  with  noble  trees  quite  close 


to  the  edge  of  these  cliffs.  Hence  I  could  not  help  remarking  to  Mr.  Humphrey  that 
before  my  arrival  I  expected  to  have  been  disappointed,  from  having  my  ideas  raised 
too  high  by  bearing  so  many  people  join  in  their  praise,  but  that  I  was  sure  from  this 
^ew  alone  no  one  can  say  too  much  of  it.  Here  some  of  our  party  wished  to  go 
down  to  the  bottom,  a  thing  very  seldom  done  on  this  side,  as  well  from  the  difficulty 
of  the  descent  as  that  when  down  your  view  is  by  no  means  so  good  as  on  the 
opposite  eido.  It  was  however  agreed  upon  to  make  the  attempt,  preparatory  to 
which  Mr.  Hamilton  made  us  all  take  off  our  shoes  as  in  many  places  it  is  so  very 
slippery  it  would  have  been  more  dangerous  to  attempt  with  them  on.  Our  party 
now  consisted  of  Mr.  H.  our  guide,  Mr.  Douglas  of  the  65th  and  Mr.  Brunton  of  the 
same  Eegiment,  myself,  and  last  of  all  Mr.  Humphry.  We  all  with  great  difficulty 
got  down  about  one  third  part  of  the  way.  But  when  I  saw  the  path  by  which  I 
was  to  descend  farther  I  gave  it  up  telling  Mr.  Humphry  that  if  he  choose  to  go 
further  I  would  get  out  of  his  way  which  I  accordingly  did  and  he  descended  as  low 
as  I  had  done  where  like  me  he  gave  up  the  point.  The  other  three  gentlemen  com- 
pleted their  design  and  on  their  return  very  candidly  allowed,  although  they  were 
well  pleased  with  what  they  had  done  now  it  was  over,  they  would  by  no  meana 
attempt  it  again  until  ropes  or  something  more  secure  wene  placed  in  the  most  dan- 
gerous parts,  as  in  some  of  the  steepest  parts  they  were  obliged  to  let  themselves 
<[own  by  means  of  twisted  stick,  in  the  manner  of  a  fkggot  band,  which  was  tied  to  an 


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dd  flinmp  above,  which  Btlok  had  been  then  in  ose  for  three  years.  Mr.  H.  indeed 
went  fbrther  and  acknowledged  that  on  reflection  when  at  the  bottom  he  entertained 
some  donbts  their  being  able  to  reascend.  However,  they  all  got  np  safe  with  no  other 
loas  than  the  feet  of  their  stockings  which  were  perfectly  worn  ont.  We  next  went 
back  a  few  yards  to  the  brink  of  Uie  Falls  and  foand  to  my  surprise  that  we  ooold 
not  only  approach  close  to  the  top  of  the  Fails  bat  that  the  water  was  nearly  on  a 
level  with  the  flat  rock  on  which  we  stood,  (marked  1,)  thatloonld  withonfe  ^e  least 
danger  stoop  and  take  up  the  water  with  my  hand  after  it  had  &llen  over  the  preci- 
pice. The  view  which  we  have  here  straight  over  the  Fall  is  very  floe,  bat  not  so- 
grand  as  the  one  we  had  before  left,  except  that  we  saw  the  pillar  of  spray^ 
to  greater  advantage,  as  the  Fall  from  whence  it  proceeded  appeared  less  io- 
tliis  direction  than  ^e  former.  I  do  not  know  how  long  we  should  have 
Blood  looking  at  the  scene  before  us,  if  the  setting  of  the  sun  had  not  reminded  us 
that  it  was  time  to  return,  on  which  we  began  to  retreat  After  we  had  returned 
more  than  a  mile,  on  looking  back  from  a  little  eminence  we  could  see  the  spray  of 
the  FM  rising  to  an  immense  height  above  the  surrounding  woods,  like  the  large 
column  of  smoke  which  ascends  from  any  large  building  on  fire,  but  not  of  so  dark  it. 
colour.  Having  gone  a  little  further  we  came  to  the  house  of  Mr.  Philip  Stedman 
where  we  passed  an  agreeable  hour  in  company  with  him  and  his  niece.  As  Mr. 
Humphry  and  myself  had  no  business  at  the  Fort,  we  staid  a  short  time  after  the 
rest  of  the  party,  and  were  at  last  going  in  quest  of  our  supper  without  any  hopes  of 
fleeing  any  thing  more  of  the  Fall  for  the  night  Notwithstanding  it  was  the  very^ 
middle  of  summer  and  the  day  had  been  extremely  hot,  the  night  was  very  cold  so 
that  we  had  run  a  good  deal  of  the  way,  when  stopping  just  before  the  Fort  gate 
we  saw  the  most  beautiful  as  well  as  strange  appearance,  that  can  be  well  cooceived. 
It^was  the  moon  which  was  now  just  setting  behind  the  spray  of  the  Falls ;  it  ap- 
peared to  rise  to  a  very  uncommon  height  in  likeness  of  a  very  dark  column,  but  the 
thinner  part  of  the  spray  which  admitted  the  light  through  it,  gave  all  the  edge  of 
the  column  a  luminous  appearance  which  looked  more  like  a  pillar  of  smoke  fringed 
round  with  fire,  than  anything  I  can  compare  }t  to.  Not  wishing  to  keep  the  sii^ht 
to  ourselves  we  ran  to  call  the  rest  whom  we  found  collected  round  a  large  fire  from 
which  we  could  with  great  difficulty  draw  them,  as  they  supposed  it  was  only  a  story 
made  for  the  purpose  of  drawing  them  from  their  seats  by ^  the  fire,  that  we  might 
ourselves  get  possession  of  them,  by  which  means  they  were  not  out  until  the  moon 
was  very  near  gone,  when  from  what  they  saw  they  sincerely  lamented  they  had' 
been  so  tenacious  of  their  seatn.  This  over  we  all  returned  to  the  Port  and  after  a 
hearty  supper  we  returned  to  Mr.  Stedmans  again  to  bed  and  slept  very  sound  until 
past  7  oclock  next  morning  (19*^)  at  which  time  from  the  orders  which  had  hem 
given  to  the  servants  over  night,  I  was  in  hopes  our  chair  and  horses  were  on  the  other 
aide  of  the  water ;  in  this  I  was  again  disappointed.  I  next  hastened  to  the  Fort  with 
all  expedition,  where  I  found  both  officers  and  men  still  in  bed,  from  whence  they 
were  soon  roused  and  a  boat  and  party  of  men  got  to  put  the  chair  and  horses  over, 
which  we  soon  sent  off  with  orders  to  land  them  on  the  north  side  of  the  Chipaway 
Greek,  whilst  we,  having  procured  Mr.  Stedman's  light  boat,  remained  behind  to 
breakfast  Breakfast  being  finished,  we  left  Mr.  Brunton  alone  at  his  new  Grovernment, 
about  ten  in  the  forenoon,  and  after  having  rowed  up  a  mile  or  more  under  the  Bast 
shore,  we  crossed  to  a  very  large  island  that  lies  in  tne  middle,  which  having  gained 
we  rowed  up  under  its  western  bank  for  a  considerable  distance  before  we  ventured 
to  cross  to  the  western  side  of  the  river.  At  lengtn  we  made  our  crossing  ffood  and 
landed  about  four  miles  above  the  Falls,  at  a  farm'of  Mr.  Stedman's ;  hero  Mr.  Hamilton 
left  us  and  striking  to  the  left  went  to  Fort  Erie,  whilst  the  rest  of  us  taking  the 
righthand  road  after  a  walk  of  two  miles  came  to  Chipaway  Creek  where  we  found 
our  horses  at  the  house  of  a  Mr.  Birch,  one  of  the  principal  people  in  the  settlement. 
As  the  fiquire  was  not  at  home,  we  were  glad  to  wave  the  ceremony  of  a  visit,  so  as  soon 
as  our  cavalry  were  read^  we  set  out  towards  the  Falls.  About  another  mile  brought 
OB  to  the  head  of  the  rapid,  and  a  short  way  farther  we  came  to  a  mill  Mr.  Birch  nas 
lately  built;  it  appears  to  me  to  be  a  very  elegant  piece  of  workmanship,  and  is  to  be 


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both  a  gript  and  saw  mill,  but  I  am  very  mach  afraid  from  the  rapids  above  it  he  will 
find  it  diffioalt,  if  not  dangerons,  to  bring  down  boats  and  rafts  to  it,  although  the  man 
who  superintends  it  says  he  thinks  it  may  be  done  with  ease  when  they  become  bet- 
ter acquainted  with  the  currents.    About  100  yards  below  the  mill,  from  a  point  that 
projects  a  little,  we  had  a  most  delightful  view  of  the  whole   rapid,  which  is  near  a 
mile  in  length  and  I  should  think  three  times  as  broad  as  that  on  the  east  side;  the 
numerous  falls  are  large  in  proportien,  which  of  course  renders  it  infinitely  more 
grand  than  the  one  we  had  (*een  the  evening  before,  but  still  it  wanted  those  beauti- 
ful little  islands  with  which  the  smaller  one  is  adorned.    In  the  course  of  this  long 
rapid  I  conceive  the  perpendicular  fall  of  the  water  is  not  less  than  100  feet  before  it 
reaches  the  brink  of  the  Fall,  and  so  full  is  it  of  rocks  and  cascades  that  I  conceive  it 
utterly  impossible  that  any  boat  can  ever  get  down  to  the  Fall  without  being  over- 
set; indeed  some  of  the  29th  Eegiment  whilst  in  these  parte  sent  down  an  old  boat 
for  the  purpose  of  seeing  it  go  over  the  Fall.    They  went  themselves  below  the  Falls 
to  look  oat  for  it,  whilst  they  left  men  on  the  different  points  to  make  signals 
when    it  passed  them,  but  some  of  those  near  the  Fall  nor  the  Gentlemen  at  the 
bottom  never  ^aw  anything  more  of  it.    As  the  day  was  now  advancing,  we  could 
not  stay  »o  long  here  as  I  could  have  wished  for  fear  of  hi  ing  stinted  in  time  at  the 
Fall  itself,  for  which  we  now  set  off,  and  very' soon  reached  the  nearest  house  to  it 
and  got  permission  from  Mr.  Elsworth  the  owner  to  put  our  horses  in  his  stable ; 
but  all  the  family  being  busy  carrying  their  corn  we  could  get  no  one  to  go  with  us. 
However,  as  Mr.  Humphry  had  been  here  before,  be  undertook  to  gaide  us^nd  we 
accordingly  set  out  under  his  directions.    Not  far  from  the  house  we  came  to  the 
edge  of  a  very  steep  bank,  which  we  descended  through  a  very  deep  ravine  or  gully, 
not  without  some  dread  of  rattlesnakes,  for  whose  habitation   this  place  seemed 
particularly  suited  and  the  pass  being  so  very  narrow  and  full  of  stones  and  stumps, 
that  had  any  such  thing  been  there  it  would  be  difficult  to  avoid  it.     After  going 
some  distance  we  got  to  the  bottom  of  this  nasty  place  and  found  ourselves  again  on 
level  ground,  which  took  us  to  the  brink  of  the  Fall  at  a  place  from  its  appearance 
called  the  Table  rook,  over  a  part  of  which  the  water  rolls.    This  being  the  nearest 
part  to  the  Great  Fall,  you  are  of  course  almoat  stunned  with  its  noise  and  perfectly 
wet  with  the  continual  mist  arising  from  the  bottom,  in  form  of  the  pillar,  which 
having  gained  a  soffioient  height  is  separated  by  the  wind  and  falls  like  small  rain  or 
mist.    From  hence  we  had  a  mach  better  view  of  the  Falls  than  that  which  we  had  the 
preceding  evening,  but  like  that  we  were  too  near  the  object  to  see  it  to  perfection. 
I  am  told  many  people  think  this  is  the  best  view  in  which  you  can  place  the  Fall, 
but  I  rather  think  it  can  only  be  sach  as  have  never  given  themselves  the  trouble  to 
search  for  any  other.     Here,  they  say,  you  can  likewise  dip  up  the  water  after  it  has 
passed  the  brink  of  the  pret  ipioe.    However  true  this  may  be,  it  is  not  so  perfectly 
t»o  as  on  the  opposite  side,  as  here  it  is  only  a  small  branch  of  the  Fall  you  approach ; 
on  the  other  side  it  is  aciually  the  main  body  of  water  itself,  as  may  be  seen  in  the 
little  sketch  of  the  top  of  the  Fall  before  given ;  the  former  or  Fort  Slosser  side  being 
marked  1  in  the  plan  ;  I  am  am  now  speaking  of  8.    The  Table  Bock  is  a  very  large 
flat  rock  projecting  from  the  bank  and  overhanging  its  base  very  much^by  which 
means  it  forms  one  of  the  best   modes  of  determining  the  height  of  the  Fail,  being 
exactly  upon  the  same  level  and  projecting  so  much  that  a  line  let  down  from  its 
summit  will  drop  very  nearly  at  ihe  water's  edge  at  the  bottom.     But  whatever 
methods  may  have  been  taken  to  ascertain  its  height,  that  of  both  sides  is  very  well 
determined,  being  agreed  by  all  hands  to  be  170  feet  on  the  east,  or  Fort  Slosser  side, 
whilst  from  the  Table  Rock  it  is  only  140,  bat  this  30  feet  if  it  is  taken  from   the 
perpend ici  iar  of  the  Fall  adds  to  the  noble  rapid  that  is  above  it.    Having  staid  a  long 
while  wo  at  length  set  off  from  hence,  hoping  to  find  a  way  to  a  point  not  many  hun- 
dred yards  below  where  we  now   were,  withoat  returning  to  the  top  of  the  bank 
again  ;  in  this,  however,  we  were  disappointed,  finding  the  brake  too  thick  and  the 
ground  too  swampy  to  admit  of  our  passage,  althoaghj  hear  there  is  a  possibility  ot 
going  to  thoi^e  who  are  acquainted  with  the  place.    This  was  not  our  case,  so  we  were 
obliged    to   ascend    the    gully    by    which    we  came,  at    the  top  of  which  we 
turned   off  to   the   right  and   soon   found    a   path   leading    to    another  gully 
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of  the  same  Jcind,  through  which  we  a  seoond  time  deeeeaded  the  bank.  Hayiog 
got  down  to  the  level  groand,  we  could  find  no  kind  of  paUi ;  we  therefore  marked  the 
trees  as  we  went,  thinking  they  might  serve  us  as  a  guide  on  our  return.  ThoSy 
guided  by  the  noise  of  the  Falls  more  than  any  thing  else,  we  soon  came  to  the  brink 
of  the  cUft  and  striking  off  a  little  to  our  left  found  the  place  we  were  in  search  of, 
and  which  I  believe  is  now  called  Painter's  Point,  from  a  man  of  that  name  in  whose 
ground  it  is.  Here  we  found  a  spot  which  had  been  in  some  measure  cleared  (by 
Lieutenant  Tinling  of  the  29th  when  he  wa8  acting  Bogineer  at  Niagara)  on  purpose 
to  give  you  a  good  view  of  the  whole  of  this  grand  object  at  once,  and  it  most  certainly 
is  Uie  best  view  of  any  on  a  level  with  the  Fall,  as  here  every  part  is  by  far  more 
equidistant  than  in  any  other  point  you  can  look  at  it  from.  From  hence  you  look 
directly  against  the  island  which  is  in  the  centre,  having  the  Great  Fall  to  the  right 
and  the  smaller  one  to  the  left;  from  this  place  you  have  also  a  better  view  of  a  small 
Fall  on  the  east  side  of  Goat  Island  which  is  called  the  Montmorrency  Fall,  and  which  is 
said  to  disembogue  more  water  in  the  course  of  ayear  than  the  famous  fall  of  that  name 
near  Quebec,  which  perhaps  it  may,  but  I  do  not  think  it  is  so  broad  as  that  Fall. 
Perhaps  its  very  diminutive  appearance  here  may  ha  only  occasioned  by  its  being 
placed  in  the  midst  of  such  astonishing  large  ones,  as  the  nearest  computation  that  has 
ever  been  made  allows  the  breadth  ofthe  Fall  from  one  side  to  the  other  to  be  1,300 
yards,  including  all  the  turns  which  there  are  in  its  summit  and  the  island  in  the  centre ; 
which  4a8t  may  be  something  more  than  100  yards  broad.  I  could  willingly  have  staid 
here  much  longer  than  we  did  but  having  determined  to  go  down  to  the  bottom  we 
were  obliged  to  hasten  towards  the  place  where  you  descend.  This  place  lies 
some  hundred  yards  to  the  left  of  Painter's  Point,  from  which  you  pass  all  the  way 
on  the  brink  of  the  precipice,  nor  is  it  easy  to  find  the  opening  unless  you  are  acquain- 
ted with  it,  as  you  pass  round  a  small  bush  where  you  find  some  stumps  and  roots 
which  assist  you  for  the  first  thtee  or  four  yards  of  a  very  steep  bank,  when  you  come 
to  a  place  quite  perpendicular  for  perhaps  about  twelve  feet.  Here  they  have  put 
what  they  call  Indian-ladders,  which  is  no  more  than  a  tree  about  afoot  in  diameter 
with  notches  cut  in  its  sides  that  is  placed  rather  slantwise  to  answer  the  purpose  of 
going  down.  Not  far  after  you  pass  the  first  of  these  ladders,  you  come  to  a  second, 
not  quite  so  long,  after  which  you  descend  through  a  very  steep  gully  full  of  rooks 
and  stumps,  most  part  ofthe  way  being  assisted  by  the  branches  of  the  neighbouring 
trees.  It  surprised  me  to  find  that  the  descent  was  so  easy  to  what  I  had  always  been 
led  to  think  it,  which  I  conceive  proceeds  from  many  who  have  never  tried  it  but 
speak  from  hearsay ;  indeed  I  am  fully  persuaded  that  many  who  eay  they  have  been 
at  the  bottom  never  have  been  there,  as  they  are  frequently  betrayea  by  ibe  erroneous 
accounts  they  give  of  the  lower  region,  which  in  fact  i^,  I  believe,  visited  by  but  few. 
Once  arrived  at  the  bottom,  you  receive  ample  reward  for  the  pains  the  descent  has 
occasioned  you.  If  this  noble  scene  inspire  you  with  awe  when  above,  it  may 
be  easily  conoeived  how  much  it  must  be  augmented  when  you  get  to  the 
bottom,  absolutely  into  the  very  basin  whence  all  this  sheet  of  water  fails. 
You  are  no  sooner  clear  of  the  wood  than  you  have  a  full  and  complete  view 
of  all  the  magnificent  scene,  in  which  all  the  various  shades  which  the  water 
receives  in  its  fall,  either  from  the  projecting  rocks  or  from  the  intersection 
of  the  rays  of  the  sun,  appear  to  the  greatest  of  all  possible  advantage ;  besides 
which  you  here  see  nothing  of  the  rapid  above,  your  prospect  being  confined 
to  the  perpendicular  fall  and  the  basin  which  receives  it,  but  then  that  fall  appears  to 
much  greater  advantage  and  much  higher  than  it  does  from  any  of  the  views  above. 
Having  sat  down  a  few  minutes  to  rest  after  our  descent  and  drank  a  glass  or  two  of 
wine,  we  proceeded  to  get  as  near  the  Fall  as  we  conveniently  could.  This  is  by  far 
the  most  diflSoult  and,  I  may  add,  dangerous  part  of  the  day's  journey.  The  distance 
from  hence  to  the  Fall  is  very  considerable  and  you  have  no  kind  of  road,  the  way 
lying  along  the  beach,  which  is  formed  of  large  stones  which  have  from  time  to  time 
fallen  from  the  high  clifts  which  overhang  most  part  of  the  way.  These  rocks  lie 
just  as  they  happen  to  have  fallen,  so  that  sometimes  you  are  obliged  to  climb  over 
them,  at  others  to  creep  under  them,  whilst  they  seem  to  threaten  your  destruction 


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every  step  yoa  take ;  many  of  them  appear  as  if  they  woald  fall  every  moment,  being 
only  ballanced  on  a  point,  others  seem  to  have  no  other  support  than  trees  which 
have  fallen  at  the  same  time  with  themselves,  which  appear  very  slight  supporters 
for  snch  immense  masses  of  stone;  then  as  the  apertures  among  these  rocks  are  not 
large  enough  to  admit  of  your  walking  through,  you  are  obliged  to  creep  through  them 
on  your  bauds  and  knees,  or  slide  1  hroufirh  them  on  your  back,  every  moment  i  n  danger 
of  meeting  with  either  a  water  or  rattle  snake,  for  both  of  which  this  place  is  very 
remarkable,  particularly  the  latter,  and  the  very  best  part  of  the  road  lies  over  a 
paroel  of  large  round  stooes  that  slide  under  your  feet.  Notwithstanding  all  these 
dangers,  such  is  the  beauty  of  the  surrounding  prospect  and  such  the  pleasing  kind 
of  awe  which  I  felt  at  the  time,  that  it  never  once  struck  my  mind  that  I  was  in  the 
least  danger  until  the  whole  was  over  and  we  had  got  back  a^ain  to  the  entrance  of 
the  wood.  But  to  return  to  my  tale.  Having  scrambled  over  these  rocks  until 
wo  got  pretty  near  iho  Fall,  we  found  the  spray  begin  to  fall  like  hard  rain ;  here 
Mr.  Humphry  stopped,  but  Mr.  Douglas  and  myself  went  on  until  we  got  within 
about  Twenty  yanis  of  the  Falls.  Here  we  were  in  some  doubt  whether  or  no  we 
should  strip  and  ^o  as  far  as  we  could  under  the  Fall ;  this  we  however  at  length  re- 
jected, as  we  never  found  any  one  pretends  to  have  gone  further  than  under  the  first 
small  bhoot,  wh.ch  we  thought  unworthy  the  trouble  of  undressing  for,  there  are  re- 
ports of  people  that  have  gone  under  the  great  ehoot  but  who  they  were  I  could  not 
learn,  although  I  have  examined  several  who  asseited  they  had  been  under  the  Falls 
of  Niagara,  yet,  when  questioned  closely  upon  the  subject,  it  appeared  to  have  been 
only  the  small  spout  they  had  been  under.  Tet  I  by  no  means  mean  to  assert  there 
is  not  that  kind  of  cavity  betwixt  the  under  part  of  the  rock  and  the  fall  itself,  that 
would  admit  of  a  man  going  under  for  some  distance.  On  the  contrary  from  the 
Table  JRock  beiog  so  very  much  undermined  near  its  base,  I  conceive  it  to  be  highly 
probable  the  rock  over  which  the  Fall  rolls  is  the  same,  but  as  the  falling  of  the  spray 
id  so  very  thick  and  troublesome  as  to  prevent  your  seeing  and  almost  to  prevent  your 
breathing  even  where  we  were,  I  do  not  conceive  it  is  possible  for  a  man  to  exist 
ander  the  great  shoot  itself.  However,  we  did  not  advance  thus  far  without  finding 
something  which  had  to  far  as  I  could  find  never  been  spoken  of  before.  Within  a 
few  yards  of  the  place  we  turned  round,  I  could  perceive  a  very  strong  smell  of  sul- 
phur, which  I  remarked  to  Mr.  Douglas  and  on  further  examination  we  perceived  a 
small  rill  which  deso^oded  from  the  rocks  above  and  all  the  stones  over  which  it 
passed  seemed  covered  with  a  whitish  kind  of  slime.  This  induced  me  to  taste  the 
water,  which  I  found  to  be  exactly  the  same  as  the  water  at  Harrowgate,  in  Tork- 
shire.  Mr.  Douglas  al^^o  tasted  of  the  same  water  and  directly  exclaimed  **  It  is  just 
like  the  washings  of  a  gun  barrel,''  although  he  declares  be  had  never  heard  the 
flurrowgate  water  compared  to  that  mixture.  Having  staid  here  for  some  time 
contemplating  the  grandeur  of  the  object  before  us,  our  time  passed  away  insensibly 
UDtil  we  found  by  our  watches  that  it  was  high  time  we  should  turn  our  backs  upon 
the  scene  from  which  we  had  received  so  much  delight.  On  our  return  we  employed 
ouiselves  in  picking  up  a  kind  of  stone  which  is  said  to  be  the  spray  of  the  Fall 
petrified,  but  whether  it  is  or  no,  I  will  not  pretend  to  determine ;  this  much  I  can 
Hay,  that  it  grows  or  forms  itself  in  cavities  in  the  olifi  about  half  way  to  the  top, 
from  whence  it  falls  from  time  to  time;  its  composition  is  a  good  deal  like  a  piece  of 
white  marble  which  has  been  burnt  in  the  fire,  so  that  it  may  be  pulverized  with  eat^e. 
Whatever  may  be  its  composition,  it  does  not  appear  that  it  will  bear  to  be  exposed 
to  the  air,  as  some  pieces  which  seem  to  have  fallen  longer  than  the  re:it  are  quite 
soft,  while  such  as  have  lately  fallen  are  of  a  much  harder  nature.  Having  again  made 
our  way  back  to  the  edge  of  the  wood  where  we  were  to  rea-icend,  we  sat  down  to  take 
some  refreshment,  very  well  satisfiied  to  have  seen  everything  worth  our  notice  except 
the  rainbow,  which  very  often  forms  itself  in  the  spray.  Daring  the  time  we  were 
lamenting  the  loss  of  this  object,  it  made  its  appearance  in  a  most  perfect  state  across 
the  highest  part  of  the  Fall,  which  made  our  sight  of  thi'S  place  a^i  complete  as  possi- 
ble. We  now  began  our  ascent  and  after  again  visiting  Painter's  Point,  in  our  way 
we  oame  to  the  place  where  we  had  jmarked  the  trees ;  we  found  one  or  two  of  the 


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first  bnt  had  done  it  bo  very  ill  that  we  coald  not  trace  oar  way  back  by  them.  We 
therefore  struck  into  the  wood  and  endeavonred  to  keep  the  sound  of  the  Falls  directly 
behind  us,  by  which  means  we  found  oar  way  by  a  much  nearer  roato  than  the  one 
we  had  descended,  from  which  we  again  soon  reached  the  house  we  had  left  our  hoi  sea 
at,  after  an  absence  of  five  hours  and  a  half,  from  which  time  we  had  been  employed 
walking  about  the  place. 

It  may  not  be  improper  hero  to  take  notice  of  an  opinion  which  is  held  by  some 
people  of  this  place,  who  seem  to  think  the  original  situation  of  the  Falls  was  at  the 
landing,  which  as  before  observed  is  seven  miles  from  where  they  now  are,  and  that 
through  a  series  of  years  the  water  has  worn  away  the  channel  that  distance.   Among 
those  who  favour  thio  opinion  ih  a  M[r.  Hamilton,  a  merchant  at  Niagara  and  a  man 
of  very  good  understanding,  who  says  also  that  he  has  examined  the  face  of  the 
adjacent  country,  which  has  cjnfirmed  his  opinion,  and  in  particular  conceive.<^  the 
place  which  has  before  been  taken  not  ce  of  by  the  name  of  the  Lion's  Den,  to  have 
been  made  by  a  channel  of  the  river  formerly  passing  through  it     How  far  this  may 
be  true  I  do  not  know ;  I  did  not  hear  this  opinion  until  i?ter  I  had  seen  the  place, 
at  which  time  no  such  idea  ever  entered  my  head.    The  principal  reasons  they  seem 
to  give  for  this  opinion  are  two :   First,  from  the  abrupt  rise  of  the  bankn  of  the  river 
at  the  Landing,  which  from  being  of  a  moderate  height  and  almost  every  where 
accessible  -from  the  water's  edge,  they  become  at  once  very  high  and  perpendicular 
clifts;    at  the  same  time  the  river  becomes  much  more  narrow  and  rapid  than 
before^-The  second  reason  seems  to  have  more  reason  in  it,  and  is,  that  according  to 
their  laaguage  the  Falls  have  altered  their  position  or  retreated  since  the  memory 
of  men.  Having  made  all  the  inquiries  I  could  concerning  this  movement,  I  found  that 
about  twenty  years  since,  there  was  a  projecting  rook  at  the  end  of  the  centre  island 
which  had  fallen  aod  seems  to  be  the  only  ground  work  for  this  strong  contested  opinion. 
One  thing  I  must  gran^,  that  it  is  possible  that  in  a  very  long  series  of  years  they 
may  alter  a  little  and  for  this  reason ;  the  spray  arising  from  the  bottom  continually 
striking  against  the  clifts  wears  it  away  and  forms  a  kind  of  cavity  over  which  a  large 
rock  projects,  as  the  Table  Bock  already 'mentioned,  which,  when  It  becomes  so  under- 
mined that  it  is  not  able  to  sustain  the  weight  of  water  which  overflows  it  in  great 
floods,  must  naturally  fall.     How  long  it  may  take  the  water  to  excavate  its  clifts  in 
this  manner  I  cannot  determine ;  all  I  can  say  is,  the  place  where  the  rock  fell 
twenty  years  ago  does  not  yet  appear  to  be  the  least  worn  by  its  influence,  nor  does 
any  one  pretend  to  remember  the  Table  Hock  any  other  than  it  now  is,  projecting 
very  far  over  its  base.     By  which  I  conceive  we  may  fairly  conclude  it  will  take 
many  centuries  to  bring  about  this  revolution,  which  when  done  only  alters  one 
small  part  of  the  Fall  for  a  yard  or  two.     A.t  that  rate,  how  long  it  would  have  taken 
to  have  retreated  from  the  landing  I  shall  leave  to  those  who  pretend  from  such 
causes  to  ascertain  the  age  of  our  terrestrial  globe.      But  even  if  we  should  for  a 
moment  grant  the  possibility  of  their  favourite  maxim,  what  is  become  of  the  immense 
quantity  of  stone,  which  must  from  time  to  time  have  fallen  daring  its  movement. 
This  seems  to  me  to  be  a  question   none  can   answer,  certain  a  great  quantity  of 
stone  must  have  been  in  a  channel  above  seven  mile;)  long  and   from  a  half  to  a 
whole   mile  broad,  and  from  seventy  to  eighty  feet  deep.     Had  it  fallen  in  such 
quantities  as  it  is  natural  to  suppose  it  is  very  strange  the  fall  should  keep  its 
present  perpendicular  form ;   it  is   by  far  more  natural  to  think  had   this   been 
the    case    that    these    immense    rocks,    reposing    where    they    fell,    would    have 
altered  the  Fall  from  a   perpendicular  to  a  strong  rapid.     But  say  the  advocators 
for  this  opinion,  the  force  of  the  water  has  driven   them  away  from  its  foot. 
This  may  also  be  true  in  a  small  measure,  for  where  it  is,  the  rocky  part  of  the  river 
would  not  break  off  so  abruptly  j as t  at  the  same  place  where  the  mountain  ends, 
which  is  at  present  the  case,  for  not  more  than  two  hundred  yards  from  the  end  of 
this  rocky  rapid  part  which  is  the  spot  they  say  the  Fall  originally  occupied,  the 
Eiver  expands  itself  and  becomes  deep,  muddy  and  tranquil,  waich  course  it  continues 
for  about  9  miles  by  the  water  to  the  mouth,  the  outside  of  which  is  encumbered  with 


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a  bar  of  Band.  I  also  when  at  the  Fall  observed  another  cironmBtance  which  seems 
to  be  against  their  having  been  once  so  for  down  the  river.  Below  the  present  sit- 
uation of  them  is  a  circle  of  more  than  a  quarter  perhaps  a  mile  or  more  in  diameter 
whilst  the  outlet  is  not  so  wide.  I  conceive  this  part  has  been  widened  by  the  same 
means  the  Falls  have  retired,  as  when  jou  get  beyond  the  influence  of  the  spray  the 
river  assumes  its  natural  breadth.  Speaking  to  Mr.  Birch,  who  lives  at  the  mouth 
of  the  Chipaway  Creek,  he  said  he  had  perceived  a  regular  flux  and  reflux  in  the 
Creek  resembling  the  tide  of  the  Sea.  Mr.  Hamilton  who  I  have  before  mentioned, 
says  it  is  not  a  regular  flux  or  reflux  at  all,  but  that  occasionally  the  current  runs  up 
instead  of  down,  and  what  appears  at  first  more  extraordinary  is,  that  the  Greek  has 
its  source  to  tlie  West  and  runs  to  the  Eastward  yet  it  is  a  Westerly  or  a  wind  directly 
down  the  Greek  which  occasions  the  Gurrent  to  run  up  it  to  the  Westward.  This  he 
aoooantrd  for  in  some  measure  to  my  satisfaction.  It  is  well  known  that  Lake  Brie 
is  to  the  Westward  of  this  place  in  which  a  Westerly  wind  has  great  powers  and 
driving  its  waters  into  this  its  outlet  meets  with  no  resistance  until  it  comes  to  the 
Falls  where  not  being  able  to  empty  itself  so  fast  as  it  comes  from  the  Lake  it  causes 
the  waters  above  the  rapids  to  rise.  Now  this  Greek  beinff  a  dead  swampy  Greek, 
jnat  above  the  rapid,  some  of  the  repulsed  water  forces  itself  into  it  and  ooonteraot- 
ing  its  own  current  favours  one  of  tne  contrary  way. 


NOTE  E. 

List  of  Books,  &o.,  Pbbsxktid,  with  thb  Nambs  of  thb  Oivxbs. 


Bill  (Dr.  Bobert.)  Ottawa. 

fiouBiNOT,  (J.  6.)  Ottawa. 

Buffalo  Libbabt.  Buffalo. 

Chablton  (E.  B.)  Hamilton. 

Cbuic^shank  (Brnest)  Fort  Erie. 

Dxwb  rJohn)  Ottawa. 
Dunn  (J.  P.  jun.) 

Halifax  Gobpobation. 

Howb  (Jonas.)  St.  John,  N.B. 

Kino  (John.)  Berlin. 

Kblton  (Gapt.  D.  H.)  T7ncompagree,Gola  Annals  of  Fort  Mackinac 

Laoboix(H.} 


Geological  Survey,  old  views  of  Mont- 
real and  collection  of  papers. 

Fisheries  (pamphlet.) 

Beport. 

Sketch  of  Hamilton  (pamphlet.) 

Pamphlets. 

Map  of  Canada  East. 

Laws  and  Gourts  of  N.  West  and  Indian 
Territory. 

Reports. 

Memoir  of  Judge  Johnston. 

Answer  to  Dent's  History  (pamphlet). 


Montreal. 
Mason  (fidwd.  O.)  Ghicago. 

Mastibof  thb  Bolls.    London,  Eog. 

Mi0HiaAN  Statb  Lib- 
BABT.  Lansing,  Mich. 


M1NNB8OTA  HiSTOBIOAL 

SooiBTY.  St.  Paul. 

Nbw  Tobk  Statb  Lib- 

BABT.  Albany. 

Oswald  (Gol.  W.  B.)      Montreal. 
126— Q 


Pamphlets. 

Illinois  in  the  18th  Gentury  (pamphlet). 

Publications  of  the  Public  Becord  office 
16  vols.     Beport  1. 

Michigan  Pioneer  Library  Gollection,  7 
vols.;  flelating  to  the  state  of  Michi- 
gan, 16  vols. 

Vol.  7.  of  the  Gollection.    History  of 

theOjibways. 
Beport  of  1885. 

The  Ganadian  Militia  (pamphlet) 


COXZXlV 


Rbed  (E  Baynes)  London,  Ont. 

EOYAL  S00I«TT  OF  CaN* 
ADA. 

SiLWTN  (Dr.)  Ottawa* 


W10K8TEID  (K  J.) 
WiNiOR  (Jastin) 

ToTTNQ  (James) 


Canadian  Bntomologiat. 

Transactions.    YoL  3. 

MS.  Journal  of  a  visit  to   Niagara  rd 

1*787  by  Captain  Enys. 
Pamphlets. 


Ottawa. 
Harvard  Colieffe, 

Cambridge,  Mass.  Beports,  &c 

Gait.  Beminisoenoes  of  the  early  histoir  of 

Gait  and  the  settlement  of  DamfriA 


< 


I*«l 


BALDIHAND  OOLLICTION. 


3S3 


1779. 
Febniaiy  18^ 
Qoebeo. 

MmrehS 


KArcb26, 
Qoebee. 


Aprils, 
Quebec 

Qnebee. 


Jue  10, 
Quebec 

Jvne  10^ 
Quebec 

Qll^MC 

July  21, 


Qmebec 

Jelyaa, 
Quebec. 


Ju^2«, 
Quebec 


Quebec 


September  6 
Quebec 

October  ao, 
Quebec 

HoTember  8, 
Quebec 


December  13, 
Quebec 

l>eeember  13, 
Quebec 

1780. 
Pebmury  14, 
Qutbec 


Pebroury  23, 
Quebec 

126-1 


LbTTSRS  from  THS  SiCBlTAEIES  OF  GbKBRAL  HaLDIMAND. 

17791784. 
B.  6L  B.M.  21,72L 

L.  Oenevay  to  Jacob  Jordan.  With  warrant  for  engineer  ser- 
vices.  ^Ago  1 

Same  to  Mrs.  Cooper  (in  French).  That  bhe  is  to  send  particalars 
of  advances  to  Canadian  prisoners  at  Albany  with  a  view  to  settle- 
ment. 2 

Same  to  Captain  Joly,  Lachenaie  (in  French).  That  in  refer- 
ence to  his  dissatisfaction  with  the  new  commission  he  is  to  have 
patience.  2a 

Same  to  Hr.  Leister.  Has  returned  bill  drawn  by  Major  Butler 
for  correction  and  proper  vouchers.  3 

Same  to  Captain  Fraser.    That  the  warrants  for  subsistence,  &c.,  of' 
the  Sojal  Highland  Emigrants,  have  been  delayed,  owing  to  the  ill- 
ness and  death  of  Captain  Foy.  4 

Bobert  Mathews  to  Lt.  Colonel  French,  St.  John's.  Betnming 
contingent  bills  of  the  31st  fbr  correction.  & 

Same  to  Major  Hughes.  Beturning  contingent  bills  of  the  53rd 
for  correction.  6 

Same  to  E.  W.  Gray.  That  apaas  has  been  granted  to  Mr.  Calvd 
for  a  canoe  to  take  his  fkmily  to  fliichillimakinfdc.  7 

Same  to  Captain  Fraser.  Beturning  a  petition  to  have  the  matter 
complained  or  adjasted.  8 

Same  to  E.  W.  Gray.  The  Greneral  has  not  yet  decided  respecting 
harbourers  of  deserters.  Dandelin  to  be  sent  to  Quebec  in  irons.  To 
take  steps  to  make  tho  old  French  prison  secure.  To  examine  the 
Becollets  House  as  a  place  for  debtors.  9 

Same  to  the  same.  The  General  sends  thanks  for  efforts  of  him 
and  other  magistrates  to  stop  spirit  of  sedition.  Aeks  if  anything  can 
be  done  for  Hill,  fined  for  sdling  liquor  to  an  Indian,  and  his  license 
revoked.  11 

Same  to  Captain  Fraser.  That  warrant  will  be  issued  on  the  arri- 
val of  the  vessels.  12 

Same  to  B  W.  Gray.  Desiring  him  to  report  as  to  those  who  have 
taken  upon  themselves  to  take  a  list  of  the  people  inhabiting  each 
house,  and  to  set  a  night  watch  in  Montreal.  Mr.  Gray  and  a  Cana- 
dian to  investigate  as  to  the  numbers  of  Canadians  absent,  &c,  and 
number  and  conduct  of  French  soldiers,  &c  13 

^      Same  to  Major  Hughes.    Sending  commissions  for  officers  of 
the  53rd.  14 

Same  to  Lt  Colonel  French.  Bespecting  memorial  from  two  ensigns 
of  the  31st,  as  to  their  pay  which  was  ordered  to  be  refunded.  It  may 
be  included  in  the  contingent  accounts.  15 

Same  to  Major  Danbar.  The  allowance  of  separate  rooms  to 
prisoners  from  Detroit  approved  of.  Not  to  be  let  out  on  parole, 
out  supplied  with  everything  necesFary.  16 

Same  to  Major  Carleton.  To  forwturd  all  intelligence  direct  to 
Quebec  and  to  keepit  secret  till  authenticated.  17 

Sa«ie  to  Mabr  Hughes.  To  forward  all  intelligence  direct  to 
Quebec  and  to  keep  it  secret  till  authenticated.  18 

Same  to  Captains  of  Militia  (in  French)  To  mako  aoensus  of  the 
wheat,  &c.  To  ascertain  the  names  of  tiiose  holding  and  the  pur- 
chasers, so  as  to  discover  the  monopolists.  19 

General  Haldimand.    Answer  to  petition  of  M.  de  Lotbinidre.  21 


3S4 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTIOH. 


B  CI 


1780. 
JehnUkTjti, 
Quebec. 

lUrche, 
Quebec. 
Merch  21, 
Qaebec. 

April  13, 
Dominica. 


April  17, 
Qaebec 

April  19, 
•Qaebec 

April  24, 
Qaebec 

April  29, 
•Quebec. 


Majl, 
Qaebec 

Quebec 

M*j2, 
Quebec 


lUj22, 
Quebec. 

Maj22, 
Quebec. 


lUj24, 

Quebec 


Quebec. 


Quebec. 
Qnebeo. 

Qnebee. 

Quebec 

June  1, 
Qnebec 

June  1, 
Qnebec 

June  1, 
Quebec 

June  26, 
Quebec. 


Bobert  Mathews  to  Mr.  MoOomb.    DoBiring  him  to  render  aa 

acooant  of  the  Babeiatence  to  loyalista,  Ac.,  for  1777.  2S 

Same  to  SargeoQ  BonaldaoD.    Bespecting  hU  appoiotmeat.       2S 

Same  to  Lt.  Governor  CramahA.  That  he  is  to  fdmish  Major 
Holland  the  information  he  wants.  24 

Thomas  Yej  to  Mr.  John  Hall,  London.  The  naval  sitoation; 
his  hopes  that  a  sacoessfol  engagement  will  tarn  attention  to 
Dominica.  2S 

L.  Oenevay  to  Jacob  Jordan.  Sespeoting  warrants  for  sabdst- 
ence,  pay,  &c.  2C 

Robert  Mathews  to  Oaptain  McDonnell.  That  he  is  to  prooeed 
immediately  with  dispatches  to  Niagara.  27 

S&me  to  Mr.  Cooper.  He  is  to  examine  and  report  on  claims  for 
powder  destroyed.  2d 

L.  Genevay  to  Captain  Oarnean,  Pointe  aux  Trembles  (in 
French).  To  ascertain  the  most  saitable  person  to  keep  the  post 
hoose  in  room  of  Henri  Meroare.  29 

Robert  Mathews  to  Major  Hnghes.  Transmitting  commissions 
for  officers  of  the  53rd.  30 

Same  to  Major  Harris.  Transmitting  commissions  for  officers  of 
the  84th.  30 

Same  to  Simon  Fraser.  Cannot  allow  any  one  to  have  inter- 
coarse  with  Mr.  Hay  bat  if  basinees  reqoires  it,  he  may  commnni- 
cate  by  letter.  31 

Same  to  Lieotenant  Maorer.  That  he  is  to  procare  and  forward 
axes  and  hoes  to  Colonel  Clans.  32 

Same  to  Mr.  Bllice.  Orders  respecting  passes  for  the  apper 
country  decided  on.  An  order  for  bateaux  for  Niagara  most  bo 
given  to  the  officer  at  Carleton  Island.  33 

Same  to   George   Pownall.     That  the  canoes  for  the  Grand 
Biver  to  Michiliimakinak  and  North- West  are  to  be  pressed  for- 
ward.   Mr.  Sayer  may  proceed,  with  provisions  only,  to  oolleot  his 
effects,  bat  to  taxe  no  KOods.  Mr.  Leroax  cannot  have  a  pass  if  he  is 
^acting  for  Mr.  Howard.  34 

L.  Genevay  to  Madame  Langlade  (in  French).  If  she  insists  os 
joining  her  hasband  a  pass  will  be  given  her,  bat  the  General  advi- 
ses her  to  wait  for  more  peaceable  times.  3S 

Same  to  Captain  Oilivier,  Berthier  (in  French).  The  General 
will  make  arrangements  about  quartering  troops  about  which  h% 
(Oliivier)  is  embarrassed  for  want  of  a  post-house,  37 

Robert  Mathews  to  George  Pownall.  That  passes  for  goods  to  the 
upper  country  are  returned.  There  are  doubts  as  to  the  possibility  of 
the  goods  reaching  in  time  under  present  circumstances.  38 

Same  to  the  same.  Farther  respecting  passes  for  the  mer* 
chants.  40 

L.  Genevay  to  M.  Jacques  Portier  (in  French).  That  orders  have 
been  sent  to  Mr.  Pownall  to  give  him  passes  for  goods  to  Detroit  41 

Bobert  Mathews  to  Ensign  McDougal.    That  his  repreaeutatioiis 

will  be  enqaired  into  with  others.  4S 

Same  to  £.  W.  Gray.    To  obtain  passages  from  the  merohanta  ia 

their  canoes  for  nine  soldiers  ^ing  to  MichilU&akiniJL  43 

Same  to  Mr.  Cooper.    Asking  return  of  receipts  for  gunpowder 

and  explanation  for  the  merchants.  43 

Same  to  Captain  Fraser,  Sorel.    That  he  may  oome  to  Quebec  on 

the  return  ot  Major  Harris*    The  result   of  Board  on    Sosii 

MoDonnell  not  yet  published. 


S 


B.  61 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


38B 


1780. 
July  S, 
Qaebeo. 

July  27, 
Qaebeo. 

July  31, 
Quebec 

August  16, 
Queoeo. 


October  2, 
Quebec 

October  10, 
Quebec. 

October  21, 
Quebec. 
October  28, 
Quebec 

Norember  2, 
Quebec. 


November  2, 
Quebec 

NoTember  2, 
Quebec 

December  17, 
Qcebec 

December  28, 
-Quebec 

1781. 
January  1, 
Quebec. 

January  1, 
Quebec 

January  8, 
Quebec 


January  17, 
-Quebec 

January  17, 
Quebec 
January  22, 
Quebec 


February  18, 
Quebec 

February  23, 
Quebec 

March  L6^ 
Quebec 

ApriU 
<iubec 

AprUie, 
Quebec 

April  23, 
-Qnebac 


Bobort  Mathews  to  Mr.  McComb.  That  a  preference  cannot  be 
given  to  him  in  forwarding  goods.  43 

Same  to  Ensign  Prentice.  That  he  may  have  his  grievance  as  to 
rank  settled  before  the  court  martial  ^dissolves.  44 

Same  to  Messrs.  W.  &-  T.  Fraser.'  Giving  them  permission  to 
raise  reoroits  in  the  Colonies,  on  certain  conditioDs.  45 

L.  G^oevay  to  M.  I^tanidre  (in  French).  Giviog  notice  that  five 
armed  men  had  passed  St.  Groiz,  calliog  themselves  Bostonians,  and 
were  probably  in  or  near  St.  Nicholas.  He  is  to  search  for  and 
arrest  them.  46 

Bobert  Mathews  to  Bichard  Dobie.  That  the  porchase  of  the 
Seigniory  of  Sorel  is  concluded,  and  to  have  the  deediB  prepared.    47 

Same  to  Lieutenant  Bnchan,  3l6t.  Cannot  grant  him  leave  of 
absence.  48 

Same  to  Mr.  Jones.    Concerning  Lieutenants  Shiefelin'a  pay.    48 

Same  to  Captain  Fraser.  Bespecting  the  pay  due  to  Bnsigii 
Prentice,  49 

B.  B«  Lornoult  to  Lieut.  Polardt,  Malbay^  To  embark  h!s  party 
and  prisoners.  Lieutenant  St.  Andr6  to  take  charge  of  the 
stores.  49 

Bobert  Mathews  to  officer  at  Chambly.  To  allow  the  bearer  to  see 
his  son,  a  prisoner,  but  only  in  the  presence  of  a  person  of  trust.  50 

B.  B.  Lernoult  to  Lieutenant  Bt.  Andr^,  directing  him  how  to 
dispose  of  the  stores,  buildings,  &o.|  at  Malbay.  50 

Bobert  Mathews  to  B.  W.  Gray.  That  a  negro  prisoner  be  re- 
leased and  enlisted  for  life.  83 

Same  to  John  Fraser.  That  he  is  to  hand  Mr.  Sevestre  privately 
a  sum  of  money,  on*account  of  his  services  and  sufferings.  51 

Same  to  Major  Harris.  A  non-commissioned  officer  to  be  ap- 
pointed to  convey  letters  from  Berthier  to  Sorely  to  prevent 
tricks.  52 

Same  to  Captain  SteeL  Sending  letter  for  delivery  to  Colonel 
Campbelii  of  tne  rebel  troops,  a  prisoner  at  Chambly.  53 

Same  to  Major  Harris.  That  no  one,  except  he  is  in  the  military 
line,  is  to  be  entrusted  with  the  conveyance  of  letters  where  there 
is  no  post.  53 

Same  to  Bichard  Dobie.  Bespecting  his  claim  for  powder  in  the 
king's  stores.  54 

Same  to  Captain  Fraser.    Betums  bills  for  correction.  6T 

Same  to  Captain  Forbes.  Bespecting  an  insulting  letter  from 
Colonel  Campbell,  the  rebel  prisoner  at  Chambly.  His  conduct  on 
other  occasions  stated  in  a  postcript.  56 

Same  to  John  Fraser.  To  inake  inquiries .  into  certain  com- 
plaints, 57 

Same  to  Captain  Grant,  Sorel.  Sending  warrants  for  his  pay, 
&o.  58 

Same  to  Major  Carleton.    To  investigate  a  oompUdnt.  59 


Transmitting  pay  warrants  for 

60 


L.  Gtenevay  to  John  Fraser. 
officers  of  the  General  Hospital. 

Same  to  Mr.  Beck.    That  he  is  to  attend  the  judges  of  Commoa 
Pleas  for  examination  as  to  his  capacity,  Ac  61 

Same  to  Dr.  Blake.    That  he  is  to  take  charge  of  the  sick 
soldiers  at  MontreaL  61 


126^1} 


386 


HALDISIAND  OOLLKOTION. 


Bet 


1781. 

Quebec. 

J11I7I6, 
Quebec. 

Jvly  19, 
Quebec 

Jalj  19, 
Quebec. 

Jul  J  ao, 

Qaebec 

Qnebee. 
Anguat  6, 
Qaebec. 

Anirut  9, 
Quebec. 

Aatruitl^ 
Quebec 

Aumst  23, 
Quebec 

September  6| 
Qoebec 
September  7, 
Qaebec 

October  1, 
Qaebec. 

October  2, 
Qaebec 

October  4, 
Qaebec 
October  4, 
Qaebec. 

October  ft, 
Qaebec 

Octobers, 
Qaebec. 

October  16, 
Qaebec 

October  21, 
Qaebec 
October  23, 
Qaebec. 


October  23, 
Quebec 

October  24, 
Quebec 

October  81, 
Quebec 

HoTember  8, 
Quebec 


Bobert  Mathews  to  LieateDaDt  Fraser.  That  he  may  stop  sua* 
peoted  people,  reporting  the  aame.  63 

Same  to  Lieutenant  McDonnell.  Respecting  the  entry  of  Captain 
Bobertson's  name  in  the  returns  ofoflScers  commanding  at  poets.  64 

Same  to  Major  Harris.  St.  John,  a  loyalist,  has  leave  to  remain 
at  Sorel.  Three  prisoners  on  their  way  to  Sorel  for  St  John's. 
They  declare  themselves  to  be  loyalists.  65 

Same  to  Mr.  Chambers.  Beturning  contingent  accounts  of  53rd 
for  correction.  66 

Same  to  Lt.  Governor  Cramahd.  The  Committee  of  Council  ezfr- 
mining  accounts  are  requested  to  add  a  sum  for  Mr.  Finlay.  67 

Same  to  Ensign  Wilmer.    Granting  him  leave  of  absence.         68 

Same  to  Major  Dunbar.  Bespecting  a  lot  of  land  asked  for  by 
Mr.  Jones.  68 

Same  to  Major  Harris.  That  Captain  Grant  may  have  leave  of 
absence.  69 

Same  to  Mr.  Shaw.  Bespecting  difficulties  about  fishing  and 
conduct  of  men  employed.  69^ 

Same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Approving  of  his  sending  Vermont 
prisoners  to  St  John's.  70 

Same  to  Lieutenant  Irvin.    Granting  leave  of  absence.  70 

Same  to  the  same.  Private  letter  pointing  out  the  impropriety^ 
of  the  tone  of  his  letter  asking  leave  of  absence,  &o.  71 

B.  B.  Lernoult  to  Captain  Boss.  To  proceed  with  the  Light 
Companies  of  the  31st  and  44th  to  St  John's.  72 

Bobert  Mathews  to  Major  Harris.  Major  Jessnp  to  take  with  him 
loyalists  from  Sorel  and  Yerchdres  to  St.  John's.  72 

Same  to  Captain  St  Clair.     Granting  leave  of  absence.  73 

Same  to  Major  Holland.  To  ascertain  the  bounds  of  the  King^a 
lands  at  Montreal.  73. 

Same  to  Messrs,  Diivison  and  Lees.  That  the  convoy  will  not  sail 
from  Bic  till  26th.  74 

Same  to  Messrs.  Callander  &  Co.  That  the  General  has  no  objec- 
tion to  the  address  to  Lt- Governor  Cramahd.  74 

Same  to  Lieutenant  England.  Ordering  him  to  settle  the  claims 
of  a  Sergeant  for  money  and  other  property  left  in  his  (Bngland'8> 
hands  at  Tyoonderoga.  75 

Sfme  to  Major  Dunbar.  That  he  cannot  have  leave  of  absence.  76 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton.  Is  pleased  at 
receiving  accounts  of  his  enlargement  and  exchange.  Bespecting  the 
cash  accounts,  returns,  &c,  received.  Arrival  of  Captain  Lamothe- 
and  Messrs.  Bocheblave  and  Bellefeuille.  Trusts  ne  will  derive 
benefit  flrom  the  trip  to  Bngland.  Will  try  what  can  be  dona  for 
Mr.  McBeath,  Surgeon.  Asks  that  information  respecting  the  ex- 
penses of  the  upper  posts  be  given.  77* 

Bobert  Mathews  to  Lt  Governor  Hamilton.  Urges  him  to  enter 
into  an  explanation  with  Lord  George  Germaine  as  to  the  expenses 
of  the  upper  posts  and  ascertain  his  wishes.  79 

Same  to  the  Bev.  Mr.  Scott  Litimating  his  dismissal  from  the 
office  of  chaplain  to  the  34th  B^ment  for  misconduct.  80* 

Same  to  Lt  Governor  Hamilton.  That  the  General  has  direotal 
a  bill  of  exchange,  protested,  to  be  laid  before  the  committee  to  be- 
considered.  88. 

Same  to  Captain  Maurer.  With  list  of  articles  to  be  fisrwarded 
for  settlers  at  iHiagara.  81 


&  61 


HALDDIAND  COLLICTION. 


387 


1781. 
December  20^ 
SoceL 

December  28, 
Qnebeo. 


December  24, 
Qmebee. 

December  27, 
Quebec. 


December  31, 
Quebec 

1782. 
Jaaoftry  10. 
Quebec 

January  24, 
Quebec 

J«aiiAi7  28^ 
Quebec 

Febmary  14, 
•Quebec 


Kueh7, 
Quebec 


April  18. 
MontreaL 


May  4, 

HoQtreal. 

MontreaL 

M»J14, 
Montreal. 

May  27, 
Montreal, 

May  SO. 

Montreal. 

June  13, 
MontreaL 


June  13, 
Quebec 

June  13, 
Quebec 


June  13, 
Quebec 

June  14, 
Quebec 


Be^erend  Mr.  Soott  to  the  Protestant  inhabitants  of  Sorel' 
thanking  them  for  an  address.  89 

Bobert  Mathews  to  John  Fraser.  Ordering  the  release  of  pri- 
soners  charged  with  treasonable  correspondence,  &o.,  on  bail.  Par- 
tioalar  investigation  to  be  made  into  the  oases  of  Garrignan  and 
Marranda,  details  of  the  fioepicioas  circnmstances  connected  with 
them  being  given.  84 

Same  to  Lieutenant  Arden.  That  his  application  in  respect  of  his 
pay  will  be  acceded  to  and  an  additional  sum  given.  87 

Same  to  Bev.  Mr.  Scott.  Forbidding  him  to  conticne  writing 
letters  to  the  General  and  trusting  that  no  more  sach  scorrilons 
letters  may  be  received.  88 

Same  to  Major  Lemoolt.  That  he  cannot  grant  Lientenant  Hill's 
request  90 

Same  to  John  Fraser.  That  Garrignan  may  be  admitted  to  bail, 
but  the  security  must  be  good.  91 

Same  to  the  Bev«  Mr.  Scott.  That  he  is  not  to  ezerdse  the  func- 
tions of  a  clergyman  in  the  Province.  9S 

Same  to  Captain  Fraser.    Bespecting  rations,  93 

Same  to  Bichard  Dobie,  Montreal.  That  the  General  will  not  insisl 
on  his  receiving  payment  for  the  powder  in  kind,  but  will  holdoTar 
vouchers  till  communication  with  the  upper  country  opens.  20 

Same  to  John  Burke.  That  no  license  for  public  houses  shall 
be  granted  in  Quebec  or  Montreal,  except  on  the  reoommendatioB 
of  the  magistrates.  94 

Same  to  Qaptain  Anderson,  Coteau  du  Lac  That  no  intercourse 
is  to  be  idlowed  with  the  prieon.  The  reported  conversation  between 
Captain  Herkimer  and  a  rebel  prisoner  respecting  afOairs  of  Vermont. 


That 


9B 


a  commission  may  issue  for  H. 

9ft 

May  engage  a  room  for  the  duties  oC 

98 
He  is  to  give  orders  to  allow  rafts  to 

97 
That  he  may  provide  book  case  for 


Same  to  George  Pownall. 
de  Montigny  as  advocate. 

Same  to  Major  Farmer. 
Naval  Officer. 

Same  to  Major  Carleton. 
pass  down. 

Same  to  Major  Farmer. 
Naval  Officers'  office. 

Same  to  the  same.  The  arrest  of  soldiers'  wives  for  selling  liquor 
without  license ;  tbey  are  to  be  prosecuted.  98 

Same  to  Mr.  McFarlaoe.  Seoas  orders  to  pay  his  accounts  against 
the  Indian  Department  and  return  those  against  Captain  Tice  on 
his  private  aocount,  99 

Same  to  Jamos  Shepherd.  That  he  is  not  to  punish  the  two 
Chevaliers  according  to  sentence  of  Court  Martial  till  further  orders. 

100 

Same  to  Mr.  Symiogton.  That  passes  may  issue  for  six  bat* 
eaux  for  goods  belonging  to  Douglas  for  Niagara.  He  shoidd 
apply  for  passes  early  in  the  season,  to  prevent  the  appearance  of 
preferences.  100 

Same  to  Mr.  Ellis.  Will  send  warrants  for  the  pay  bills  for  Butler'a 
Bangers  when  thoy  arc  examined.  102 

Same  to  Major  Nairne,  53rd.  Bemarks  on  the  pay  bill  mod 
subsistence  account  of  the  53rd,  with  respect  to  the  charge  for  men 
in  the  Hospital  108 


HALDIMAND  OOLLKCTION. 


B.  6l! 


178X 

Qotbee. 

Jmn%  SO, 
Quebec. 

Jiiii«  37, 
QMbee. 

Jiioa  27, 
QiMbto. 

Quebec. 

Qoebee. 

Jalj  33, 
Qoebee 

Jalj  39, 
Qoebeo. 

Aogait  1. 
Qoebeo. 

AoffOfilS, 
Qoebee. 
Aogott  36, 
Qoebeo. 

Aorait  36, 
Qoebeo. 


Septembw  19, 
Qoebeo. 

8ept<mber8<^ 
Qoebeo. 

September  30, 
Qoebeo. 
September  33, 
Qoebeo. 

September  38, 
Qoebeo. 

September  33, 
Qoebeo. 

September  80, 
Qoebeo. 

October  3, 
Qoebeo. 

October  31, 
Qoebeo. 

October  38, 
Qoebeo. 

October  37, 
Qoebeo. 

October  80. 
Qoebeo. 

NoTcmber  1, 
Qoebeo. 

KoTomber  8^ 
Qoebeo. 


Bobert  Mathews  to  Mr.  Ellis.  Has  issaed  warrant  on  acoonnt  of 
the  pay  of  Ba tier's  Corps.  Page  104 

Same  to  Mr.  Graham.  His  application  for  leave  of  absence  will 
be  granted  if  the  service  will  admit  of  it.  104 

mme  to  Benjamin  Frobisher.  That  the  rent  of  his  store  nsed  for 
prisoners  will  be  paid  by  the  Commissary,  105 

Same  to  Jacob  Jordan.  Asking  if  he  had  used  the  temporary 
warrant  for  wheat.  106 

Same  to  the  same.  Approves  of  his  proposed  settlement  abont 
the  wheat  warrant.  106 

Same  to  Captain  Minchin,  29th.  Leave  of  absence  will  be  granted 
if  the  service  permit.  lOT 

Same  to  Lieutenant  Battersby.  That  his  application  for  leave  of 
absence  should  have  come  through  his  Commanding  Officer.        106- 

Same  to  Major  Hughes.  Bespecting  his  memorial  about  a  guard 
house.  lOT 

Same  to  Captain  Wood.  That  he  may  have  permissioo  to  leave 
as  early  for  Europe  as  Colonel  St.  Leger  shall  think  fit.  108 

Same  to  Lieut.  Battersby.    Granting  leave  of  absence.  10^ 

Same  to  Onmmer  Powell.  That  Mr.  Thompson's  claims  against 
seamen  will  be  settled  if  found  regular.  109- 

Sameto  Adam  Mabane.  That  Mr.  Campbell  should  not  only 
forfeit  the  money  paid  a)  the  price  for  a  prisoner,  but  should  be 
punished  by  the  courts.  110^ 

Same  to  Captain  Steel.  Betuming  his  subsistence  bills  for 
correction.  Ill 

Same  to  Major  Harris.  Bnclosing  an  Bnsign's  Commission,  84th.  112 

Same  to  Colonel  Hope,  44th.  Enclosing  an  Bnsign*s  Commission^ 
44th.  113 

L.  Genevay  to  Mr.  Daniel  Cramer  (In  French).  That  application 
for  exemption  from  billeting  must  be  made  through  the  officers  of 
Militia.     *  114 

Robert  Mathews  to  Messrs;  Todd  and  McOill.  That  two  large 
vessels  will  ho  appropriated  to  carry  goods  to  Niagara.  The  mer- 
chants should  give  orders  to  avoid  delay.  115 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  How  he  can  have  his  warrants 
settled.  116 

Same  to  Adam  Mabane.  In  consequence  of  complaints  of  the 
expenditure  of  medicine  in  the  Garrison  Hospital,  Quebec,  he  is  to 
make  returns  of  the  quantity,  numbar  of  patients,  &o.  IIT 

Same  to  George  Pownall.  That  vessels  for  the  convoy  are  to  be 
at  Bic  by  the  28th  October.  118 

Same  to  Captain  Scott,  53rd.  That  he  is  appointed  Brigade 
Major  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  119 

Same  to  the  Bev.  Mr.  Djtie.    Granting  leave  of  absence.  119 

Same  to  Captain  Fraser.  That  he  is  to  join  the  34th  for  Nia- 
gara. 120 

Same  to  Bobert  Bllis.  That  the  Greneral  will  aeoept  conditionally 
the  bills  drawn  by  Lt.  Crovernor  Sinclair.  120 

Same  to  Bobert  Ellis.  Bespecting  settlemeat  of  bills  drawn  by 
Lt.  Gbvemor  Sinclair.  128 

Same  to  the  same.  Further  respecting  settlement  of  the  billa. 
drawn  by  Lt  Governor  Sinclair.  123. 


B.  61 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


3&9^ 


178X 
If  oTember  4, 
Quebec 

KoTember  8, 
Qnebee. 

If  OTember  9, 
Qoebeo. 

Kovember  14, 
Qoebeo. 


HoTeaber  18, 
Quebec. 

Horember  18, 
Quebec. 

IfoTember  26^ 
Quebec 

IfoTtmber  — » 

Qnebee. 

December  13, 
Quebec. 
December  33, 
Quebec 

December  23, 
Quebec 

December  23, 
Quebec 

Deeember  23, 
Quebec 

December  23, 
Quebec. 

December  23, 
Quebec 

Dfcember  28, 
Quebec 

1783. 
Wmhrnmij  4, 
Quebec 

Febmery  13^ 
Qoebec 

Pebmery  24, 
Quebec 

February  27, 
Quebec 
Febmery  27, 
Quebec. 

]larcb9. 
Quebec 

lUrcblS, 
Quebec 

aurcb20, 
Quebec. 


Kurcb29, 
Quebec 


Bobert  Mathews  to  Robert  BUis.  That  as  he  has  refased  oondi- 
tioDal  payment  of  the  bills  drawn  by  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair,  the  pro- 
tests mast  take  their  coarse.  Page  124 

Same  to  the  same.  His  Excellency  can  give  no  advice  as  to  hia 
private  conduct  tooching  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair's  bills.  125 

Same  to  Mr.  MoTavisb.  Concerning  the  bills  drawn  by  Lt  Gov- 
ernor Sinclair.  125- 

Same  to  Mr.  Dobie*  That  bills  drawn  by  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair 
having  been  protested,  sabseqnent  (nils  must  take  the  same  course. 

12T 

Same  to  Captain  Freeman.  Bnoloaing  abstract  of  accounts  of  the 
German  Legion.  127 

Same  to  Major  Gray.  Declines  for  the  present  to  give  grants 
of  land  to  the  loyalists.  The  matter  will  be  maturely  considered* 
at  the  proper  time.  *       128 

Same  to  Captain  Freeman.  Warrants  to  issue  for  G^erman  oon^ 
tingent  accounts.  129 

Same  to  Adam  Mabane.  Beturns  to  be  made  of  the  patients, 
medicine  expended,  &c.,  at  the  Quebec  Garrison  Hospital  129 

Same  to  George  Fownall.    To  make  out  two  commissions.       130 

Same  to  Major  Faunce.    That  his  recruiting  allowance  is  to  be  ' 
discon  timed.  131 

Same  to  Thomas  Dunn.  Appointment  as  Paymaster  of  incidenta 
expenses  to  cease.  132 

Same  to  Cnptain  Johnston.  His  appointment  as  Fort  Adjatant  at 
St.  John's  to  ceafie.  13:^ 

Same  to  Adam  fiiabane.  That  the  G-arrison  Hospital,  Quebec*  is 
to  be  diioontinued.  133 

Same  to  J.  Williams,  ffis  office  of  Inspector  of  military  accounts 
to  cease.  133 

Simeto  John  Collins.  His  allowance  for  drawing  plans  to  be 
diecontinued.  131 

Same  to  Mr.  Dobie.  That  the  bills  he  asks  cannot  be  delivered. 
They  will  be  shown,  if  necessary,  should  an  action  be  raised,       134 

Same  to  Mr.  Dionne,  Eamouraska  (in  French).  That  all  persons 
attempting  to  leave  the  Province  without  a  paesport  are  to  be  ar- 
rested. 135 

Same  to  Benjamin  Frobisher.  Appointing  him  a  Commissioner 
of  the  Peace.  136 

Same  to  Mr.  Shepherd.  Desires  that  Mr.  Davidson's  account  of 
costs  be  sent  in  tor  settlement.  136 

Same  to  J.  A.  Gray.    Cannot  comply  with  his  request  137 

Same  to  Major  Monsell.  Returning  ration  accounts  for  correc* 
tion.  13T 

Same  to  J.  A.  G-ray.  That  the  proposal  for  a  lottery  to  build  a 
prison  will  be  laid  before  Council.  138 

Same  to  Captain  Boss,  31st.  He  is  to  make  reparation  to  Marie  Gi- 
ron,  Pointe  du  Lac,  for  damage  done  by  his  company.  139- 

Same  to  Captain  Campbell.  That  before  consenting  to  his  mar^ 
riage  he  must  have  the  approbation  of  the  bride's  father  and  Sir 
John  Johnson.  139 

General  Haldimand  to  Civil  and  Military  Officers  (in  French). 
Authority  to  Peter  Fraser  to  pursue  and  arrest  Angus  Maodonnell 
for  defrauding  his  oreditors*  1  il 


390 


HALDDIAlfl)  OOLLIOTION. 


&fil 


1783, 
HurobSl, 
Quebec 

April  11, 
Qoebee. 

April  14, 
Quebec. 


April  16, 
Quebec. 


April  17, 
Qnebee. 

April  as, 

Qaebec 

April  28, 
Qaebec. 


Quebec. 

Qaebec 

1UJ38, 
Qaebec 

June  6^ 
Quebec 

Jooe  5, 
Quebec 

Jaae36, 
Quebec 

Jal^e, 
Qotbec. 

July  17, 
Quebec 

July  19. 
Quebec 

July  21, 
Quebec. 


July  24, 
Qaebec 

July  24, 
Quebec 

July  26, 
Quebec. 

July  28, 
Quebec 


July  31, 
Quebec 


Bobert  Hathewg  to  Bobert  Bllis. 
for  the  transport  of  merohaDdise 


September 
Quebec. 

October  1. 
Quebec 

October  2, 
Qaebec 


18, 


That  every  fiicility  wiU  be  gmm 

to  the  upper  coontry,   bot  no 

ohaD^  can  be  made>in  the  present  arrangements.  Page  Itt 

Same  to  Simon  Fraser.     Orders  sent  far  the  release  of  one 

Grant  143 

Same  to  Robert  Bllis.    Transmitting  orders  that  merohandiae  Ar 

the  upper  country  is  to  be  taken  on  the  first  trip  of  the  King^ 

ships.  14S 

Same  to  Thomas  Ainslie.    That  he  is  to  explain  his  reasona  for 

not  permitting  the  Comptroller  of  Oostoms  at  Qaebec  to  ezMoiaa 

the  duty  of  his  office.  144 

Same  to  Bobert  Bllis.    Bnjoining  seorecy  aa  to  the  contents  of  m 

letter  from  his  (Ellis')  brother.  14B 

Same  to  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton.    The  appointment  of  Mr.  OcAm 

as  Inspector  of  Police  for  Qaebea  14€ 

Same  to  B.  W.  Gray.    Sending  limits  of  the  Province  as  pit^KMod 

in  the  article  signed  at  Paris.    rUhe  proposal  does  not  aceompaw 

the  letter,  which  merely  states  Uiat  it  has  been  sent.)  147 

Same  to  Thomas  France.    List  of  vessela  deared  out  to  be 
to  His  Ezoellency.  14V 

Same  to  David  Lynd.    That  the  fine  imposed  on  William  Beardma 
is  remitted.  148 

Same  to  A.  Davidson.  Warrant  for  hia  oosta  sent.  Will  be  emplmd 
in  f  Qtare  cases  (two  letters).  148 

Same  to  Lieutenant  Mindiin.    That  he  will  obtain  leave  of  ab- 
sence if  no  obstacle  arises.  IM 
Same  to  Lieotenant  Holker.     The  vaoancy  in  the  84th  to  be 
filled  op  according  to  an  old  promise.  IM 
Same  to  John  tiarke.    That  the  matter  referred  to  will  be  only  m 
talk  for  a  little  time.  i51 
Same  to  Major  Qoghes.    With  warrant  far  the   price   of  tb* 
Gaard  tioose  at  Quelle.                                                                  Itt 
Same   to   Taylor    and    Forsyth.      Acknowledging    receipt   of 
memorial.  158 
Same  to  A.  Maclean.    That  he  must  apply  to  the  secretary  oi  the 
Province  for  a  paas  to  New  York.                                                   163 
Same  to  Jacob  Jordan.    That  peltries  cannot  be  allowed  to  orosa 
the  liike,   and  no  commercial  intercourse  allowed  till  the  definitive 
treaty  in  signed.  163 
Same  to  Bobert  Bllis.    Sending  copy  of  letter  written  to  Major 
De  Peyster  on  the  snbjoct  of  Mr.  Cuyler.  164 
Same  to  Dancan  (?)  Powell.    Cannot  grant  his  request  till  defini- 
tive  Treaty  of  Peace  or  other  instractions  received.                      166 
R.  B.  Lemoult  to  the  Provost  Martial.    That  Antoine  Lepage 
is  to  be  set  at  liberty,  bail  being  given.                                         15S 
Bobert  Mathews  to  Lient.  Houghton.    He  is  to  go  to  Heart 
quarters  with  samples,   &c.,  of  Indian  presents  on  nis  way  to 
Earope.                                                                                            156 
Same  to  Mr.  Maitland.    That  Mr.  Pollard  can  only  be  settled 
with  for  Indian  presents  by  Sir  John  Johnpon.  No  passes  to  be 
granted  for  Cataraqoi  except  through  Major  Ross.  16t 
Same  to  Sargeon  Blake.    To  inve-^tigate.'  report  and  use  remedial 
measures  in  respect  to  the  ^  St  Paul  Bay  Disesse."  168 
Same  to  Thomas  Dunn.    Topay^the  widow  of  Ohaton,  a  piloL 
£20.  169 
Same  to  Captain  Fraser.    Warrants  to  be  farwarded.    Statfaig 
what  settlement  has  been  made  of  Oaptain  Grant'a  pay.    Balievea 


SL6i 


HALBIXAND  00LL10110N; 


891 


1783.  the  balaoce  doe  on  his  (Mathewe)  nephew's  commission  to  be  £90L 
Artillery  relief  arrived  from  New  York*  Page  ltd 

Bobert  Mathews  to  Jacob  Jordan.  Beepeotiog  bills  of  exchange 
offered.  161 

Same  to  Mr.  Symington.  Has  permission  to  go  to  Niagara  to 
settle  his  accounts,  bat  for  no  other  purpose  and  is  not  to  remain 
there.  IdS 

Same  to  Mr.  Walker.  If  Mr.  Stuart  goes  to  Barope,  he  (Walker) 
will  be  appointed  notary  in  his  room.  163 

Same  to  Lt  Governor  Abbott.  That  owing  to  the  position  witk 
respect  to  the  upper  country  expenditure,  the  bill  in  questioft 
oannot  be  paid.  163 

Same  to  C.  Lanaudidre.    Granting  leave  of  absence.  164 

Same  to  Messrs.  Grant  and  Blackwood.  They  need  not  keep 
money  in  expectation  of  bills  of  exchange.  164 

L.  Genevay  to  M.  Mez'^re  (in  French).  Granting  a  passport  to 
his  son  to  go  to  Europe.  16ft 

Bobert  Mathews  to  Mr  Grant.  Protested  bill  for  £1000,  to  be  laid 
before  the  Oommittee  of  accounts.  166 

Same  to  Major  Hughes.  1  hat  there  is  no  objection  to  hia  goinc 
to  Europe  by  way  of  New  York.  Um 

Same  to  Major  Faunce.    Respecting  an  application.  16V 

Same  to  Mr.  Brown.  That  directions  will  be  forwarded  to  CUonel 
De  Peyster,  to  send  Mary  and  Ann  West  to  MontreaL  167 

Same  (circular).  That  certain  Militia  offices  are  to  cease  in  eonaa 
qnence  of  the  peace.  W 

Same  to  Stephen  de  Lancey.  The  proposals  of  loyalists  to  have 
their  farms  stocked,  and  for  a  form  of  Government,  ftc.«  inadmiasibl«» 
Vessels  will  be  provided  to  take  them  to  Nova  Scotia  if  desired.  176 

Lt  Colonel  St.  Uger  to  Lieut.  Battersby.  Bespecting  his  leave 
of  absence.  It3 

Bobert  Mathews  to  Bev.  John  Stuart  That  the  settlement  aft 
Cataraqui  will  not  be  neglected  by  General  Haldimand  while  he  is 
in  Bogfand.  The  £25  assigned  to  Mr.  Christie  will  be  appropriated 
annually  for  a  school  for  the  Mohawks  on  Grand  Biver.  The  Ms>- 
hawks  at  Cataraqui  should  be  induced  to  join  the  body  on  the  Grand 
Biver.  171 

Same  to  Captains  of  Militia  of  St  Anne,  Bivi^re  Quelle  and  Ka- 
raouraska  (in  French).  To  furnish  men  to  make  the  portage  to 
Lake  Temiscouata  suiuble  for  loaded  horses,  the  work  to  be  solidly 
executed.  174 


October  % 
Quebec 

October  S, 
Quebec 


October  e, 
Quebec 

October  IS, 
Qaebec 

October  28, 

gnebec 
ctober  26, 
Quebec 

October  2T, 
'Quebec 

October  31, 
Quebec 

NoTember  6, 
Qaebec 

IToTember  29, 
Qaebec. 
December  7, 
^Quebec 

December  22, 
Qoeb^c 

1784. 
March  2, 


Aagaft7, 
Quebec 

HoTember  8, 
Quebec 


(17847) 
Ho  date 


LcTTiBs  TO  Yabious  PXRSOIIS,  1778. 


1778. 
Jane  30, 
Quebec 

Qaebec 

Hluebec 


B.62. 


B.M.  21.722. 


General  Haldimand  to  Lord  (George  Germaine.  That  he  has 
arrived  at  Quebf  c.  &c.  P^^  i 

Same  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Court  liartial  on  deserter,  and  surrey 
on  provisions  ordered.  2 

Same  to  Judge  Owen.  Has  leave  to  go  to  England,  bmt  owing  to 
the  non-arrival  of  Jud^  Fraser,  is  requested  to  remain  at  Montreal 
for  a  time  to  prevent  inoonvenienoe  in  the  oourts.  2 


392 


HALPniAND  OOLLIOTION. 


B.  » 


1778. 
Qmmc 

QBd>€e. 

July  11, 
Qaebec 
Jalj  11, 
Qoebee. 


JiajlS, 
Qofcbae. 


SbJl' 


Qatbec 


Qacbee. 

July  SI, 
Qntbeo. 


Jolyll, 
Qoebee. 


Jal7  9B, 
Quebec. 


Jo1j33. 
Qsebee. 

Quebec 


Jiilj26» 
Quebec. 


July  36, 
Qaebec 


Quebec 

Quebec 
Qaebec 


Cteoeral  Haldimand  to  Brigadier  Powell.  That  vigilaoce  Is  to  be 
observed  as  to  what  is  passing  at  Oswego,  &c.  Tms^  interpreters 
to  be  sent  with  Indiao  scontfi.  Pftge  3 

Same  to  Jadge  Southoaee.  Acknowledging  his  oongratnlationa, 
&c.  3 

Same  to  Dmrnmond  and  Jordan.    Beqnisition  for  £50,000.         4 

Same  to  P.  Livins.  That  he  cannot  undertake  to  decide  upon  his 
predecessor's  reasons  for  dismissing  him  (Livins)  from  the  Chief 
Josticeship.  That  be  cannot  admit  his  right  of  access  to  pnblio 
papers.  That  he  will  afford  him  assistance  in  obtaining  a 
passage.  66 

Same  to  Lt  McKay.  That  having  refosed  a  Canadian  company. 
Choral  Garieton  did  not  think  proper  to  give  him  other  employ. 
Bas  no  claim  to  command  Phister's  Corps,  which  came  in  as  people 
in  distress  to  be  relieved.  4^ 

Same  to  P.  Livios.  Is  unable  to  order  payment  of  his  wi^ea. 
Beiterates  his  refusal  to  allow  examination  of  public  records.  Will 
give  him  a  written  leave  of  absence  if  he  desires  it,  &o.  6T 

Same  to  Captain  Douglas.  Asking  that  Lieutenant  Shanks  be 
sent  to  superintend  the  armaments  earned  on  upon  the  different 
lakes.  6 

Same  to  Lt  Peyton.  Giving  him  leave  to  quit  his  employment 
as  Captain  of  the  naval  armament  on  Lake  Champlain.  6 

Same  to  Captain  Douglas.  Asking  that  Mc^srp.  Shanks,  Brow- 
noil,  Chambers  and  Blacket  may  receive  permiesion  to  serve  on  ihe 
lakes,  to  replace  officers  who  are  leaving.  7 

8ame  to  Lord  Sandwich.  Beoommending  Mr.  Chambers,  Mr. 
Shanks  and  other  officers  for  promotion  as  an  inducement 
for  them  to  serve  on  the  lakes ;  the  want  of  such  inducement  would 
prevent  suitable  officers  giving  their  services  on  this  important 
duty.  a 

Same  to  Captain  Shanks.  Sending  instructions  Tdated  20th  July) 
and  desiiing  him  as  soon  as  arrangements  are  made  at  St.  John'a 
to  proceed  to  Cataraqui  to  Lave  l-oats  prepared  there,  and  also  at 
Niagara,  if  nccesf>ary.  10^ 

Bdward  Foy  to  Sboolbred  and  Barclay.  Their  memorial  should 
have  been  addressed  to  Captain  Douglas.  Has  interceded  to  get 
back  their  men  to  the  ihhips.  14 

General  Haldimand  to  Mr.  Peters.  Instructing  him  to  start  with^ 
a  body  of  loyalists,  and  a  small  body  of  Indians  to  scour  the  woods 
for  the  purpose  of  making  a  reconnoitre  of  the  Provinces  on  the^ 
frontier  by  Lake  Champlain,  &c.  14 

Same  to  the  same.  To  intercept  and  capture  a  party  of  rebels 
on  their  war  from  Albany.  Eeward  offered  for  the  capture  of  Hasen 
and  Traversic,  the  leaders.  16- 

Saro^  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Has  given  instructions  to  Peters  about 
the  rebel  party  from  Albany.  To  get  ready  a  party  of  Indians  for 
Peters.  17 

Same  to  Hugh  Finlay.  Beturning  papers.  Will  treat  every  one 
impartially.  18 

Same  to  Captain  Douglas.    Sending  documents.  19^ 

Same  to  Lord  Barrington.  Sending  returns.  Captain  Foy  has 
accepted  the  office  of  Barrack  Master  General.  Detachments 
draughted  and  the  officers,  &c.,  sailed.  Sending  rebel  prisonen  U> 
New  York  and  Bhode  IslajQd.    Dispoad  of  men  for  garrison  duty 


B.  61 


HALDDCAIII)  OOLLIOTION. 


Jiitj  31, 
Qoebeo. 


Jidj  31, 
Qaebec 

Anffiutl, 
QncMe. 
•▲ngatt  1, 
eo. 


▲nratt 
Qnebeo. 


AvftottS, 
Quebec 


1778.  who  were  unfit  for  servioe.  Invalids  sent  homo.  Clothing,  &o.,  sent 
to  General  Bargoyne  at  Cambridge.  Page  19 

General  Haldimand  to  Lord  Barriogton.  Asking  instrnctions  as 
to  promotions  made  by  Sir  Williams  Howe  in  regiments  serving  in 
Canada  or  frontiers,  lot  under  his  (Howe's)  command.  23 

Same  to  the  same.  That  his  Commission  as  General  has  not  been 
received.  24 

Same  to  Lord  George  Germaine.  Has  declined  to  investigate  tho 
case  of  Mr.  Livius,  Chief  Justice^di^missed  by  Sir  Gay  Carleton,  as 
both  are  going  to  England.  Has  refused  to  give  him  access  to 
public  records.  25 

Same  to  the  Goyemor  of  Yincennes.  Deserters  sent  for  the  Boyal 
Americans  in  the  Island  (St.  Vincent).  26 

Same  to  Lt.  Colonel  £therioii;ton.  Is  sending  deserters  for  his 
Corps  of  Royal  Americans  at  Vincennes.  27 

Same  to  Captain  Marr,  Engineer.  That  no  plans  of  fortified  places, 
or  estimates,  &c,  are  to  be  idiowei  to  be  in  the  hands  of  any  person 
without  express  orders.  27 

Same  to  Lord  Barringtoo.  Two  deserters  sent  to  be  disposed 
of.  28 

Same  to  Greneral  Burgoyne.  The  number  of  claims  set  up  by 
officers.  Desires  to  know  who  have  been  promised  or  received 
appointments.  29 

Same  to  Captain  Douglas.  That  offioers,  invalids,  fto.,  are 
embarked  and  ready  for  oonvoy.  80 

Same  to  Colonel  Macbean,  Boyal  Artillery.  That  he  may  provide 
himself  with  a  boat  for  the  service.  80 

Same  to  Mr.  Coz,  Lt.  Governor,  Gasp6.  To  take  measures  to  give 
assistance  to  and  regulate  matters  among  the  loyalists  at  Gasp6. 
To  report  their  condition,  &c.  30 

Same  to  Colonel  Bolton.  The  success  of  Colonel  Butler  over  the 
rebels.  Captain  Mathews  sent  to  act  as  Engineer.  Sending  blank 
commissions  for  Butler's  Corps.  Lieutenant  Macdonald  to  join  the 
rangers.  Captain  Grant's  command  on  the  lakes  divided,  Lake 
Ontario  to  be  in  charge  of  Captain  Shanks.  The  precautioos  to  bo 
observed  for  the  safety  of  the  armed  fleet  To  send  copies  ofiall 
standing  orders  and  regulations  for  tho  upper  posts  and  ve&:iols  on 
the  lakes.    How  bills  are  to  be  drawn  for  the  upper  posts.  35 

Same  to  the  uk>vernor  of  Nova  Scotia.  That  he  has  engaged  a 
fast  sailing  vesi^el  to  keep  up  communication  between  Canada  and 
Nova  Sootia.  Proposes  that  messengers  from  Nova  Scotia  should 
be  sent  to  Baio  Yerte  or  Tatamagouche  to  carry  and  receive  des- 
patches. Arrangements  for  sending  clothing,  &o.,  to  Bnrgoyne's 
regiments.  32 

Sime  to  the  Commander  of  the  Forces,  Nova  Sotia.  Sending 
despatches  to  be  iorwarded.  35 

Same  to  Ijieut  Colonel  Campbell.  Will  answer  him  in  person.  40 

Same  to  Captain  Marr.  Beferring  to  his  application  for  leave  of 
absence,  points  out  that  nothing  has  been  done  against  his  position 
as  Engineer.  40 

Same  to  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton.  The  rea^n  *  for  the  detention 
of  M.  de  la  Mothe  ;  is  sending  regulations  by  him  for  the  upper 
posts.  42 

Same  to  the  officers  commanding  H.  M.  forces  at  Rhode  Island. 
Ships  sent  with  clothing,  &c.yfor  Burgoyne,  cannot  be  trusted  to  the 
good  faith  of  the  rebels.  How  the  clothing  is  to  be  finrwarded,  &c.  42. 


Jidj29, 
Qoebeo. 

JsljSe, 
Quebec. 

JulyaS, 
Qaebee. 


Quebec. 

Quebec. 

Jul  J  29, 
Quebea 


QMwe. 

Jul  J  30, 
Quebec 


July  80, 

Q«4bec 

July  31, 
Quebec. 

July  31, 
Quebeo. 


Jaly  31, 
Quebeo. 


394 


HALDUCAND  COLLXOTIOH. 


B.CS 


1779.  (17787) 

AvigastS, 

Quebec 

1778. 
Anfirast^i 
Qaeoeo. 

Angatt  3, 
Quebec. 


Axigust  3| 
Quebec 

Atiga8t4, 
<}aeb«c 


Aaffiift4, 
Quebec 

Amfnift4, 
<}iMbec 

Avi|nist4| 
'Quebec 

Aiifratt  4| 
-Qaebee. 

Aninitt  6^ 
-Qaebee 

Anfroit  0. 
Quebec. 


Am 


Its. 

ic 


AngoBtS, 
IContreAl. 


A«^6t9| 
Montreal. 

AaguBt  10, 
Montreal. 

AngoBt  10, 
Montreal. 

August  10^ 
■HontreaL 


Auguf  1 10. 
Montreal. 


Oeoeral  Haidimand  to  Major  General  Phillips.  That  clothing  has 
been  sent  to  troops,  prisoners  at  Cambridge.  Page  44 

Same  to  the  same.  Beepeoting  clothing  sent  for  Borgoyne'a 
troops  at  Gambridge.  4ft 

Same  to  Captains  Hoz  and  Bead.  Instmotions  respecting  their 
delivery  of  olothinfir  for  Bar^oyne  shipped  on  board  their  ships 
<'  Maria  "  and  '<  Polly  ".  The  instructions  are  alternative ;  to 
proceed  to  Bhode  Island  or  if  attacked  by  the  enemy's  fleet  to  go 
to  Boston,  for  which  latter  port  a  pass  has  been  procured,  and 
enclosed.  4S 

Same  to  the  Governor  of  Nova  Scotia.  Bespecting  ships  sent 
with  clothing  for  Bargoyne.  4ft 

Same  to  Sir  H.  Clinton.  That  his  (Ualdimand's^  operations  can 
only  be  defensive.  Has  allowed  the  Indians  with  Batler's  Bangers 
to  make  expeditions  into  the  rebel  provinces.  The  desirability  of 
oommanication  with  each  other ;  has  engaged  a  despatch  boat  for 
this  porpose.  49 

Same  to  Lord  George  Gtormaine.  Successes  of  the  Indians  and 
rangers.  M 

&ime  to  Captain  Pearson.  Asking  that  Mr.  Allison  be  appointed 
to  command  the  despatch  vessel  and  sending  the  proposed  commis- 
sion. 51 

Same  to  Major  (General  Phillips.  Bespecting  exchange  for 
Captain  Willoc.  6S 

Same  to  James  Alison.  Instructions  respecting  his  command  of 
the  advice  boat  <<  Mercury."  54 

Same  to  Cantain  Pearson.  Aeking  for  convoy  for  ships  with 
clothing,  &c.,  for  Bnigoyne's  troops,  prisoners  at  Cambridge.        55 

Same  to  Commanding  Officer  at  Bhode  Island.  Sending  rebet 
prisoners  to  be  releasecTor  exchanged.  56 

Same  to  Captain  Hall,  62nd.  Instructions  for  the  care  of  rebel 
prisoners  sent  to  Bhode  Island.  67 

Same  to  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton.  Bespecting  proposed  attack  o& 
Fort  Pitt.  The  advantage  of  driving  back  advanced  settlers  and 
destroying  their  crops.  The  danger  of  inducing  people  to  come,  by 
grants  of  land.  The  necessity  of  lessening  the  expense  of  subsisting 
those  dependent  for  supplies  on  the  post.  Indians'  desire  for  a 
missionary  will  be  attended  to.  Bespecting  the  demand  of  ths 
Hurons  to  possess  the  land  conquer^  by  them.  Arms  for  ths 
Militia  to  be  repaired  as  well  as  possible.  Powder  to  be  economised* 
The  command  of  vessels  on  the  Lakes.  He  is  to  assist  Indians  in 
their  expeditions.  To  transmit  all  regulations  he  has  received  for 
consideration.    How  he  is  to  draw  bills  for  expenditure.  57 

Same  (o  Mr.  Peters.  The  impropriety  at  present  of  applications 
for  commissions.    Bespecting  the  expedition  with  the  Indians.    70 

Same  to  Captain  Shanks.  To  carry  out  works  under  Mr. 
Twiss.  71 

Same  to  Captain  Mompesson,  Deer  Island.  Depends  on  his  vigi- 
lance for  the  security  of  his  post  sgainst  the  attacks  of  rebels.      7S 

Same  to  Major  De  Peyster.  Urging  the  necessity  of  avoiding 
expenses  at  his  post.    To  send  Colonel  Bolton  all  regulations  ior  his 

Kit,  who  has  orders  to  transmit  the  regulations  for  all  the  poets, 
gulations  as  to  drawing  bills.  71 

Same  to  Lieutenant  Twiss.  Approves  of  his  course  at  St  John's 
and  Lake  Champlain.  To  go  on  with  the  works  at  Cataraqui  and 
proceed  when  possible  to  Niagara.  Captain  Mathews  to  act  there 
as  Engineer.  75 


B.  62 


HALDIMAND  COLLBOTION. 


S9» 


1T78. 
AoffQit  10| 
Qntbee. 

Avgostia, 
MontiMd. 


Augait  13, 
MoctreaL 

A«giitt  13, 
MontiMl. 

Angiiti  18| 
MontreaL 


Aiifiiftl6, 
MontiwJ. 


Aiifiiftl6, 
MontreaL 

Aagiiriie, 
Montreal. 

Aiifiiat  16| 
Montieal. 


Aagmt  17, 
Hootreal. 

AagiitilT, 
MontraaL 


A«giistl9, 
MflotreaL 


A«giiit20, 
Montreal. 

A»giut21, 
MoBtrcaL 


Avgnttai, 
Montreal. 


Angoftll, 
Montreal. 


AofOftSa, 
Montreal 

AngoftM, 
Montreal 


Anffoftaa, 
MoBtreal. 


General  Haldimand  to  Lt  Governor  Hamilton.  Introdooing  M. 
de  BellefenUle.  Page  76 

Same  to  Lieatenant  Twiss.  To  go  to  Niagara  to  examine  and 
decide  upon  sites  of  buildings.  When  the  works  can  be  left  he  is  to 
come  to  report  personally.  77 

Same  to  W.  Grant.  Has  decided  on  baying  his  hoose  for  a 
Government  bouse.  73 

Edward  Foy  to  Lt.  Governor  Cramahd.    Movements  of  officers  . 
and  troops  from  Quebec  to  Montreal.  80 

Same  to  the  same.  May  order  provisions  to  be  issued  to  the 
Indians,  as  requested  by  rdre  Gerault;  the  others  to  stand  over. 
A.  Dionne,  of  Kamouraska,  to  receive  a  captain's  commission  in  the 
militia.  Sespecting  importation  of  wine.  Mr.  Ainslie's  request  for 
grant  of  land  at  Quebec  not  complied  with.  79 

Same  to  Bnsign  Davis,  Obwegatchie.  That  he  most  have  stopped 
Mr.  Finn's  goodb  by  mistake.  His  duties  are  to  watch  rebel  move- 
ments, to  employ  scouts  for  this  purpose ;  to  secure  all  papers  found 
on  rebel  prisoners,  &c.  81 

Same  to  Lt  Governor  Oramahd.  Sending  order  for  wood  to  be 
supplied  for  the  garrison  at  Quebec.  83 

Same  to  Mr.  Bumsey,  Ordnance,  Quebec.  Betum  wanted  of  three 
and  four-pound  shot  in  store.  84 

Same  to  Captain  Marr,  Quebec.  To  secure^  as  quietly  as  possible, 
all  the  timber  necessary  for  the  works,  to  prevent  the  inferences  of 
curious  people  and  the  enhancement  of  price.  82 

Same  to  Captain  Mompesson,  Deer  Island.  To  use  every  precau- 
tion to  see  that  the  boats  passing  up  are  covered  by  passports.      84 

General  Haldimand  to  St  George  Dupr6,  Transport  Commissary 
(in  French).  To  call  on  the  different  parishes  near  Montreal,  to 
supply  their  quota  of  wood  for  that  garrison,  86 

£kiward  Foy  to  Commanders  of  armed  ships  on  Lake  Champlain, 
at  St  John's,  Isle  aux  Noiz,  Oswegatchie,  Cataraqui,  Deer  Island 
and  Niagara.  That  papers  brought  by  persons  arriving  from  the 
rebel  colonies  are  to  oe  sealed  and  sent  with  the  person  under  guard 
to  the  Commander  in  Chief.  How  flags  of  truce  are  to  be 
received.  88 

General  Haldimand  to  Sir  H.  Clinton.  Letter  sent  to  try  if  it  will 
reach  him,  so  as  to  make  use  of  the  communication,  if  found  safe.  90 

Same  to  Lieutenant  Twiss.  Approving  of  his  selection  of  site  for 
works  at  St  John's  (see  p.  75),  and  for  working  pay.  To  return  to 
Montreal  instead  of  going  to  Niagara.  To  observe  all  the  fUls  down 
the  river  where  posts  might  be  placed  to  annoy  the  enemy.  91 

Same  to  Captain  Shanks.  Approving  of  placing  the  fort  and 
storehouses  on  the  Island  (Deer  Island).  The  importance  of  gun- 
boats; ^to  push  them  to  completion  and  employ  them.  The  survey 
of  the  lake.  93 

Edward  Foy  to  officers  commanding  the  upper  poets  (in  French). 
Passport  for  M,  St  Hubert,  priest  and  missionary  to  the  Ulinois^ 
The  same  in  English.  95 

Same  to  Lt.  (x>lonel  French.  To  render  assistance  to  a  person 
(name  left  blank)  and  his  companions,  having  a  passport  99 

Same  to  Lt  G^ovemor  Gramah&  Deairto  to  have  the  Attorney 
General's  opinion  on  the  legal  rights  of  Mr.  Howard,  commissioned 
auctioneer.  9^ 

General  Haldimand  to  Capt  Aubrey,  Deer  Island.  Beepectin^^ 
the  fort  on  Deer  Island,    Bum  ordered  to  the  post;  merehandise  ta 


J 


396 


WATiDTMAND  OOLLIOnOir. 


B. 


be  laoded  only  at  the  place  marked  oat.  Cannot  obtain  an  Indiaa 
interpreter,  (rona  for  the  fort  to  be  taken  from  the  ships  before  thej 
leave  for  the  winter.  Page  M 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Governor  CramahA.  Has  given  orders 
to  send  troops  to  SoreL  100 

Edward  Foy.  Giving  public  notice,  that  the  order  to  compel 
F.  Mosplety  printer,  to  quit  the  Province,  is  suspended  on  certain 
conditions  specified.  103 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Crovemor  Hamilton.  Treats  at  length 
of  the  services  that  oonld  be  rendered  by  the  Indians  in  clearing  tho 
Ohio,  &0.,  of  the  rebels.  Beinforcements  ior  Detroit.  Bentley  will 
be  detained  at  Montreal  as  a  dangerous  person;  better  evidenos 
against  him  should  be  sect.  Care  to  be  taken  with  respect  to  mev* 
chants'  powder  and  ball  sent  for  the  lUinoiB.  104 

B.  W.  Gh-ay  to  General  Haldimand.  Enclosing  list  of  bateaux, 
with  value  of  contents  sent  to  Detroit,  and  of  licenses  issued.       109 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Governor  OramahA.  Will  buy  the  prias 
vessel  at  a  reasonable  price.  Soldiers  will  be  lent  to  Captain  Hiurvex 
for  service  on  board  of  his  ship ;  three  companies  of  Canadians  to 
be  raised ;  rebels  overrunning  Illinois  and  tne  Mississippi.         114 

Same  to  Captain  Harvey,  of  the  "  Viper,"    The  prize  may  be 

Eurchased,  if  reasonable,  ior  pilot  service.  Invalid  soldiers  will 
e  lent  him  for  his  vessel.  IIS 

Same  to  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton,  Detroit  As  he  must  know  tbm 
requirements,  character  of  the  Indians,  &c.,  and  difficulties,  he  is 
desired  to  send  his  idea  of  the  best  moans  of  recovering  the 
Ulinois.  116 

Same  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.  Sending  copy  of  letter  to  Lt. 
Governor  Hamilton  respecting  the  invasion  of  the  Illinois.  To  take 
measures  to  engage  the  Indians.  To  secure  his  own  post  (Niagara) 
and  to  send  reinforcements  to  Detroit  To  draw  men,  if  necessary, 
from  Carleton  Island.  The  delays  at  the  carrying  place  and  the 
necessity  of  having  the  goods  properly  guarded.  Fleet  arrived  witk 
reinforcements.  llf 

Edward  Foy  to  Major  DePeyster,  Michillimakinak.  The  Indians 
have  been  kindly  treated  and  dismissed  to  their  villages.  Every 
effort  to  secure  their  fidelity  is  to  be  made  on  their  arrival.         120 

General  Haldimand  to  Ijouis  Chevalier,  St.  Joseph  (in  French^ 
His  son's  ffood  conduct  Is  surprised  that  the  Pottawotamies  dMl 
not  come  down  as  promised.  Desires  that  he  would  use  his  efforts 
to  bring  them  to  a  sense  of  their  dnty.  123 

Same  to  Lt  Governor  CramahA.  To  enquire  as  to  the  sale  of  the 
Seigniory  of  Sorel  and.treat  for  its  purchase.  The  distribution  of 
troops  in  Quebec.  184 

Same  to  Captain  Marr.  To  send  Engineer  Officers,  tools,  ftc,  to 
SoreL  126 

Same  to  Captain  Aubrey,  Carleton  Island.  To  send  Captain  Potts 
with  his  Light  Infhntry  Oompuv  to  Niagara.  126 

Same  to  Lieutenant  Twiss.  Urging  his  coming  down  to  Mont- 
real 127 

Same  to  Lt  Colonel  St  Leger,  34th.  A  company  to  go  to  NonveUe 
Beauee.  The  other  to  remain  in  Quebec.  G-ermans  to  be  quartered 
in  the  Jesuit  Barracks.  128 

Same  to  Captain  McAlpine.  Has  ordered  a  company  of  the  B4A 
to  join  his  corps,  to  be  mixed  with  it  and  do  duty  together.  Tkm 
Germans  to  be  sent  towards  the  Ohaadiire  and  enjdnS  to  ff^vfLM 
oauae  of  complaint  ttl 


1778. 


AQgiist24, 
Montreal. 

Aogust  24, 
Montreal. 


AafcostSS, 
Montreal. 


Angoit  26, 
Montreal. 

AngnBt  27, 
Montreal. 


Angnst  27, 
Montreal. 


Angnst  27, 
Montreal. 


Angnst  27, 
MontreaL 


Augnit  28, 
Monueal. 


Angni  1 28, 
Montreal. 


Angnst  29, 
Montreal. 


Angnst  S^ 
Montreal. 

AngnatSO, 
Montreal. 

Angnit  90, 
Montreal. 

Angnst  80 
Montreal. 


Angnst  30^ 
Montreal. 


I 


B.  63 


HAiirnfAiiD  ooLLionoir. 


8ST 


17T8 

AnRQat  30,         General  HaldimaDd  to  Hagh  Finlay.    The  post  road  to  pass 
Montreal. '      throagh  Lorette  and  the  upper  MasklDODgd  roiad.  P^go  139 

August  30,  Same  to  Major  DePeyster.    Sends  despatch  with  M.  Grosellier 

Montreal.  instead  of  Mr.  St  Hubert,  prevented  from  going  to  the  Ulinois.  To 
state  the  prospects  of  recovering  that  country.  Precautions  to  be 
taken  respecting  powder,  &o.  To  communicate  with  M.  L.  Ohevor 
lier  respecting  the  Indians  at  St.  Joseph.  130 

Same  to  Drummond  and  Jordan.    Bequisition  for  £50|000.       132 

Same  to  Mr.  Bouville,  Judge  of  Crommon  Pleas  (in  ]B*rench).  Ask* 

ing  him  to  investigate  the  case  of  a  woman  killed  at  Bepentigny 

August,  1778)  by  a  soldier.  108 

September  1,       Same  to  M.  de  Beletre,  Grand  Yoyer  (in  French).    To  have  the 

roads,  bridges,  &o.,  put  in  order  between  Montreal  and  Quebec.    133 

Same  to  Xt.  Colonel  de  Greutzbourg  (in  French).  That  100  bat- 
eaux are  to  be  sent  to  the  £iver  Bepentigny.  Me  is  to  place  a 
guard  over  them.  134 

Same  to  Lt  Colonel  Campbell,  Indian  Superintendent.  To 
send  out  Indian  scouts  every  six  days  on  the  east  side  of 
Lake  Champlain  towards  Otter  Creek,  Tfconderoga,  &o.  Oolood 
Claus  has  received  orders  to  do  the  same  towards  the  Mohawk  Biver» 
as  far  as  Saratoga.    To  concert  measures  together.  135 

Edward  Foy  to  Captain  Aubrey.  Becommendii^  that  Mr.  Taylor 
be  forwarded  with  his  goods  to  Niagara.  18T 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DdPeyster.  Mr.  Grosellier^sopinioa 
as  to  getting  information  from  the  Illinois  to  be  considered.        137 

Edward  Foy  to  Lt.  Governor  CramahA.  Power  given  to  issue 
letters  of  marque  and  to  build  a  Citadel  at  Quebeo*  The  French 
fleet  reported  off  New  York  and  sailed  for  the  southward,  l^o 
«  Mercury  "  to  be  got  ready  for  despatches.  To  sound  Captain  Lft- 
Force  if  he  and  Canadian  crews  would  serve  on  Lake  Champlain. 
To  engage  as  many  British  seamen  as  possible  138 

Same  to  Captain  Marr.  To  make  a  survey  and  plana  of  Cape 
Diamond  for  defensive  works.  140 

Same  to  Captains  of  Militia  (in  French).  Circular  demand- 
ing wood  hewers  and  sawyers  for  storehouses  at  Sorel.  (The  quota 
from  each  parish  is  given).  142 

General  Haldimand  to  Hugh  Flnlay.  Cannot,  with  the  preasore 
on  his  time,  consider  his  proposals;  the  law  will  meet  moat  of  the 
grievances  complained  of.  143 

Same  to  Captain  Harvey,  ^'  Yiper."  Nothing  to  detain  the  trans- 
ports. May  send  an  officer  to  Montreal  to  investigate  the  truth  of 
the  complaints  about  scarcity  of  seamen,  &o.  145 

Same  to  Brijo^dier  PowelL  He  may  allow  the  three  gea- 
tlemen  from  New  England  to  ffo  to  Quebec,  bat  is  to  warn 
them  they  will  be  held  answerable  for  nnfitvoorable  reports  being 
spread.  144 

Same  to  Lt.  Governor  Cramah4.  Approves  of  israing  fresh  pro- 
visions. To  lose  no  time  in  getting  the  victuallers  ana  transports 
despatched.  To  get  the  *'  Mercury  '^off  as  soon  as  despatches  arrive  ; 
the  issuing  of  a  letter  of  marque  to  her  not  advisable.  Sands  copy 
of  letter  relative  to  three  persons  from  New  Bngland  (see  p.  144)  for 
his  guidance.  147 

to  Lord  George  Gtormaine.]^Step8  taken  in  consequence  oi 
'     of  the  Illinois.  160 

»tain  Alison.    Instructions  as  to  the  delivery  and 
OS  by  the  '<  Merouiy.'*  161 


August  31, 
llontreal. 

No  date 
(Montrem], 


Montreal. 

September  1, 
Montreal. 


September  1 
Jlontreal. 


-September  1 1 
Montreal. 

September  2, 
Montreal. 

September  7, 
"Sorel. 


September  7, 
Sorei. 

September  8, 
Sorel. 


September  10, 
Sorel. 


September  10, 
Sorel. 


43eptember  10^ 
Sorel. 


September  10^ 
Sorel. 


8S8  HALDIM^ND  OOLLIOTION.  B    €t 


Sapiember  11,  General  Haldimand  to  the  Captain  of  the '' Oanceanx,"  in  the 
lioral.  '  Biver  Sorel.     That  it  is  necessary  to  employ  his  vessel  as  a  store 

ship.  Page  152 

September  11,  Same  to  Captain  Pearson.  Asking  him  to  issue  orders  for  the 
^^^-  **  Canoeaox "  to  be  nsed  as  a  store  ship.  162 

September  11,  Same  to  C.  Gagy,  Uaohiche.  To  nave  hats  bnilt  for  the  refugee 
^'^'^-  loyalists  at  Bividre  da  Loap ;  to  order  provisiocs,  materials,  &c^ 

from  Three  Rivers.  154 

September  11,  Edward  Foy  to  S.  Sills,  Commissary,  Three  Bivers.  Arrange- 
iteeL  ments  for  supplying  the  loyalists  at  Bividre  da  Loap.  155 

September  11,  General  Haldimand  to  Captains  ot  Militia,  near  Bividre  da  Loap 
^ofU     ,       ^Iq  French.)    To  farnish  assistance  in  the  baildiog  of  hats  for  the 

loyalists.  15^^ 

September  11,  E.  Foy  to  John  Manro.  He  is  to  proceed  with  refugee  loyalists 
B«**-  to  Bividre  du  Loup.  16T 

September  11,  Same  to  Eosign  Davis,  Oswegatchie.  To  lay  out  such  repairs  as. 
Sorel.  tre  necessary.  16T 

September  11,  General  Haldimand  to  Major  Gen.  Phillips.  That  transports 
^^■^l*  had  sailed  with  clothing,  &o.,  for  the  troops  confined  in  New 

England.  15a 

September  11,  Sime  to  Lt.  Colonel  French,  St.  John's.  Precautions  to  be  taken 
^*'^-  for  the  safety  of  the  ships  on  Lake  Champlain.  159* 

September  11,  E  J  ward  Foy  to  Captain  Chambers.  Measares  to  bo  taken  for  the 
^^'^'  safety  of  the  ships  on  Lake  Champlain.  16& 

September  11,  General  Haldimand  to  Captains  of  Militia  (in  French).  Circulars 
8^*^  to  send  horses  and  harness  to  bring  [up  building  timfaier  for  store- 

houses. 163 

September  12,  Same  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Sickness  of  the  emigrants  delays  tbe^ 
S<^>^  works ;  to  t*ke  up  his  quarters  at  St.  John's  to  forward  everything. 

Emigrants  may  go  to  Montreal  if  they  are  not  recovered.  163 

Septembers,  Same  to  General  Ma^sey,  Nova  Scotia.  "Mercury"  despatched 
Bant  again,  with  letters.    How  communication  is  to  be  kept  open  during 

winter.    Information  of  the  present  position  of  affairs.  164 

September  IS,  Same  to  Lt.  Governor  Arbuthnot,  Nova  Scotia.  Bespecting 
B^^^  means  of  communication  with  that  Province.  166 

September  IS,  Same  to  Lt  Governor  Cramahd.  Belative  to  communication 
~~*-  with  Nova  Scotia.  167 

tatomber  is^     Edward  Foy  to  Captain  Hall.    Thanks  for  messages^  ftc         16T 

Sept«nberi4,  General  Haldimand  to  Mr.  de  Tonnancour  (in  French),  To  send 
Sorel.  men  to  take  bateaux  towards  Quebec.  169^ 

S^tember  14,  Same  to  Lt.  Governor  Cramah&  Is  still  engaged  preparing  tor 
^^"^  1,000  or  1,500  men  at  Sorel  and  bringing  off  spare  brass  pieces  from 

St  John's.    Materials  to  be  prepared  for  the  Citadel  at  Quebec 

Accounts  of  engagements  at  Boston,  &c.  ITO 

BBptember  14|  Edward  Foy  to  Captain  Marr.  May  purchase  steel  and  sendptft 
*•■•*•  to  Sorel.  171 

▲boat  isSep-  Alexander  CampbelL  Account  of  the  defeat  of  rebels  on  fihode 
Member,  1T7S.  Island  on  the  28th  and  29th  August    French  ships  at  Boston. 

Beported  defeat  of  Washington  at  King's  Bridge,  &o.  146- 

S^temberiT,  Edward  Foy  to  M.  Duprd  (in  French).  Bespecting  oorvtai 
BonL  for  Sorel  and  Montreal.  172 

September  IT,  Same  to  Lt  Governor  CramahA.  Seamen  wanted  for  the  lain. 
^^'^  dothiog  and  beds  for  the  seamen  to  be  sent  up  immediately.     1^ 

September  IT,  Same  to  Captain  Chambers.  Orders  given  for  seamen's  beds. 
BonA*  Examination  to  be  made  as  to  the  numoer  of  seamen  reported  at 

Montreal ;  to  be  pressed  if  reports  be  correct.  Soldiers  to  be  put  ca 


B.  ^  HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION.  399 


lt78.        bosrd  advEDoed  6hip8«    No  orders  from  Oaptain  Harvey  to  send 

seamen  from  the  lake  can  be  attended  to ;  efforts  are  making  to 

send  as  many  np  as  possible.  Page  174 

8ept0Bber  IT,      Edward  Foy  to  Oaptain  Harr.  No  gaard  room  is  to  to  be  given  ix> 

Borel.  any  one  in  the  Jcsnits'  College.  17^ 

September  17,   .  Same  to  Lt.  Ck)lonel  Camp^ll.    Warrant  forwarded.  176 

September  17,      Same  to  Jaoob  Jordan.    With  list  of  warrants.  177 

Sokl. 

September  IS,      General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Colonel  Maobean.     Acknowledging 

^<^-  his  activity,  &o.  No  gans  arrived  by  the  "  Brilliant ";  he  must  keep 

the  iron  gnns  intended  for  Chambly,  and  get  others  from  the 

Boyal  George,  Ac,  for  gun  boats,   to  be  used  at  St.   John's  in 

winter.  177 

September  18,      Same  to  Lt  Governor  Cram ah6.  To  send  np  provisions.   Arrival 

^oni.  of  Armourer  Myers,  who  had  been  taken  prisoner  to  Boston.     179 

S^temberis,      Same  to  B.  Ramsey.    The  '^  Brilliant "  with  convoy  to  sail  aa 

8<^^-  early  as  possible.  17^ 

S^temberis,      Same  to  Brigadier  Powell.    Approves  of  the  orders  respecting 

^onL  emigrants.    Canadians  to  be  sent  to  Sorel.    All  Indian  parties  to 

be  furnished  with  passports;  those  without  to  be  seized.   Loyalists- 

at  St  John's  to  be  sent  to  Sorel.  180^ 

September  is,     Bdwajrd  Foy  to  Captains  of  Militia  fh>m  St.  Anne  to  Quebec.    Ta 

Sorel.  furnish  men  for  the  bateaux  going  to  Quebec.  182 

September  19,      Gisneral  Haldimand  to  Capt  Pearson,*  Giving  notice  that,  from 

SoieL  the  enemy's  designs,  it  is  necessary  all  ihe  ships  of  war  should 

winter  at  Quebec  183: 

September  19,      Same  to  Lt.  Glovemor  Cramahd.    Orders  sent  to  withdraw  the 

-SoreL  detachment  of  Bruns wickers  from  Quebec.    Blockhouse  at  Beauce 

approved  of;  a  small  reinforcement  may  be  sent  there.    Bespecting 

the  importation  of  prize  wines  (wines  captured  on  board  the  enemy's 

ships).  188^ 

September  19,      Same  to  Captain  Harr.   Articles  wanted  at  once.  Ib5 

September  19,      Same   to   Mr.  Barr,  Hospital  Purveyor.    Hay  purchase  med-^ 
Sorel.  '  icines.  1&5 

September  19,      Same  to  Colonel  Carleton.  All  the  Quartermaster  stores  to  bo  sent 
SoreL  to  Sorel,  by  Treasury  brigs  or  new  gunboats.   Hessian  field  pieces 

also  to  be  sent  18e 

September  19,      Same  to  the  Chief  Justice.  Approving  of  the  execution  of  Nicholas 
®^^-  Thibault  for  murder.  187 

September  SO,      Edward  Foy  to  Commissary  Day.    Honthly    returns  received. 
So^*  Provisions  to  be  sent  up  and  a  survey  ordered  on  all  in  store  at 

SoreL  18a 

September  20,      Same  to  Mr.  Bell,  Chambly.    Asking  if  he  can  furnish  timber  for 
*«^-  the  King's  service.  18^ 

S^tcmber2l,     Same  to  Lieutenant  Crofts,  St.  Francois.    Barrack  to  be  fitted  up 
^onL  for  iiig  party  there.    To  ask  the  consent  of  the  Indians  to  use  their 

eouncil  hut  Bouville's  scouting  party  to  be  supplied  with  anything 

needed.  188 

September  21,      General  Haldimand  to  Lt  CoL  St.  Leger,  &a    Warrant  for  survey 
^•'^  on  provisions  at  Sorel.  1^1 

September  22,      Same  to  the  Captains  of  Hilitia,  Berthier  (in  French).    To  send 
8o«^-  sawyers  to  Sorel.  19a 

September  22y      Edward  Foy  to  John  Stevenson.    To  examine  all  people  sent  in 
Sorel.  by   flags   of  truce  to  prevent  the  introduction  of  spies  by  the 

rebels.  191^ 

126-2 


HALDUCAMD  COLLXOTIOH.  &  CS 


ScptrmKer  t3,      General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  OoL  Macbean.   Arrival  of  foar  {rfeoesof 

B#r«L  cannoD.    Unbecomiog  treatment  of  the  OaptaiD  of  Militia  at  8L 

Oors  by  Lieatenant  Downing  of  the  Artillery.  Page  185 

Beptembtrai,      Same  to  Dr.  Kennedy.    B^speoting  medicine.     To  inflpeet  tha 

8ot«i.  Hospital  at  Qaebeo ;  bad  fever  reported  among  the  German  soldiei* 

there.  IM 

September  23,      Same  to  Brigadier  Powell.    All  persons  bronffht  by  flag  of  trtioo 

Sorel.  to  be  detained  till  examined  by  lir.  Stevenson  ofAlbany  (see  p.  194). 

(The  name  is  here  spelt  Stephenv).    Bebel  designs  to  invade  the 

Province  by  Misaisquoi  Bay.    Booats  to  be  employed.  1 W 

September  23,     Sdward  Foy  to  Captain  Chambers.    The  care  to  be  observed  with 

8o^-  respect  to  persons  to  be  introdaced  by  flags  of  trace.  198 

Bept«mber  38,      General  Haldimand  to  Lt  Col.  Carleton.    Inqairies  to  be  made 

Sortl.  respecting  three  New  England  mei^  (see  p.  144).  Mr.  Barnes  to  be 

sent  to  take  charge  of  stores.  199 

September  34,      Same  to  Lt.  Governor  Cramahd.    Instractions  are  sent  to  Mr. 

Boral.  Batpsey  to  nnload  the  ''  Andrew  *'  so  as  not  to  delay  the  other 

vessels.    Accounts  sent  of  transactions  on  Bhode  Island  and  New 

York.  200 

September  24,     Same  to  Lt,  Col.  Macbean.  To  send  off  to  Quebec  the  brass  pieces 

fiorel.  before  the  heavy  iron  gnns.  201 

Septtmber  24,      Same  to  B.  Bamsay.    To  hasten  the  discharge  of  the  *<  Andrew.** 

fiorel.  How  her  cargo  is  to  be  disposed  of.  801 

September  24,      Edward  Poy^  Captain  Jjaw.    To  arrange  at  Nioolet  for  timber 

Sorel.  to  Qaebec.    To  be  forwarded  by  corvte.  2M 

8eptember24,      Same  to  Commissary  Day.     Bemarks  on  provision  returns  for 

Sorel.  Oswegatohie  and  Carleton  Island.    Encloses  contract  for  provisiooB 

and  orders  for  strict  examination  of  all  received,  to  be  made  in  con* 

cnrrence  with  Quartermaster  General's  Department.    Fears  that 

the  flour  for  upper  posts  is  turning  out  bad.  203 

-September  26,      General  Haldimand  to  tiie  Admiralty.    Has  received  anthority  to 

Sorel.  issue  letters  of  marque.  206 

September  26,      Same  to  Brigadier  Powell.    Hay  come  to  Montreal  but  must  spewl 

Sorel.  the  winter  at  St.  John's.    The  examination  of  people  coming  in  with 

flags  of  trace  need  not  be  so  strict,  Mr.  Stevenson  having  declined 

eoiployment.  206 

September  25,      Edward  Foy  to  Lt.  CoL  Carleton.    With  copy  of  letter  to  Com- 

SoreL  missary  Day,  respecting  provisions.  207 

September  27,      General  Haldimand  to  Lt  Governor  CramahA.    To  inquire  about 

Sorel.  timber  from  the  Seignior  of  Tamaska.  190 

September  27,      Same  to  Lt.  Colonel  Macbean.  That  the  train  of  battering  artillery 

Sorel.  ordered  home  cannot  be  sent  for  reasons  given.  247 

September  27,      Same  to  the  sanie.    Approves  of  certain  proposals.    Has  made 

Sorel.  arrangements  for  keeping  his  (Macbean's)  corps  together,  as  much 

as  poeslble.  248 

September  27,      Same  to  Lord  Barrington.     Has  promoted  Captain  Naime  to  be 

Sorel.  Major  of  the  Uoyal  Highland  Emigrants  and  also  Captain  Hughea. 

Betums  of  the  Anhalt   troops    not   sent.    Notifying   leaves  of 

absenoe.  208 

September  2S,      Same  to  Treasury.    Acknowledging  letters.  Bills  from  the  nppsr 

^rel'  posts  for  Indian  service  accepted ;  has  made  reauisitions  for  the 

military  chest.    Has  bought  house  at  Montreal,  for  the  Gtovernor, 

for  reasons  given.    Arrival  of  the  "  Unicom."  210 

-September  28,     Same  to  Lt.  Col.  Macbean.    Orders  have  been  sent  to  unload  the 

<8oreL  '*  Andrew. "  Swivels  to  bo  sent  down  for  Quebea    Tumbrils  to  be 

sent  down.    To  send  artillery  men  to  SoreU    Mortars  to  be  left  at 

St.  John's.  Sit 


B.62.  HALDIMANB  OOLLKCnON.  4fl 


1778 
S^tember  28,      Geoeral  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Gtoyernor  CramahA.    BeBpatofaflS  Ar 

8or«i.  coDvoy  will   be  sent.     The  publication  of  improper  artioles  im 

the  Gazette  to  be  prevented.  Encloees  rebel  newepapera  confirming 
their  defeat  at  Bhode  Island.  These  and  other  letters  from  sooats 
might  be  published.  Beported  defeat  of  Frenoh  fleet.  Thejorj 
presentments  against  Lt  Governor  Hamilton.  Pam  214 

^ptember  28,     Edward  Foy  to  Captain  Chambers.    Brigadier  Powell  will  inform 
8owl-  him  concerning  flags  of  truce.    Clothing,  &c.,  arranged  for.         215 

September  28,      General  Haldimand  to  Brigadier  Powell.     Passports  sent  fbr 
Sorel.  scouting  parties.    Bules  as  to  ezamiuation  of  people  from  thd 

Colonies  suspended.    Begarding  Indians  to  be  employed  from  the 
Isle  auz  Noix ;  Mr.  Twiss  will  be  up  to  examine  the  works.        21S 
September  28,      Same  to  Captain  Marr.    That  reports  are  to  bo  made  by  Lieut;. 
8orel.  Twisd  only  to  him  (Haldimand|,  the  field  work  and  that  of  Captain 

Marr  being  distinct.  To  send  up  articles  required  and  complete  the 
guard  house.  2Vt 

September  28,     Same  to  Lt.  Col.  Carleton  (in  French).    To  reward  the  Indiaoft 
Sorel.  f^p  ^^  capture  of  New  Englanders  at  Chateaugnay.    Asks  sug- 

gestions as  to  accommodating  prisoners.  Ensign  Hamilton  to  Sa 
sent  back  to  his  regiment  being  unfit  for  outpost  duty.  Pro^ 
visions  for  Carleton  Island.  Loyiuists,  at  and  near  Montreal,  to  join 
their  corps.  Sir  John  Johnson  to  come  to  Sorel.  Bespecting  gun 
boats.  219 

September  28,      Edward  Foy  to  Captain  Aubrey,  Carleton  Island,  and  Lt.  Colond 
MoQtreal.        Bolton,  Niagara.    Iciecommending  Jacques  Lazette,  and  desiring 
that  he  have  his  goods  forwarded.  18L 

September  29,      General  Haldimand  to  M.  de  Tonnanoour  (in  French).  Workmen 
Sorel.  to  be  sent  from  the  parishes  named  to  complete  the  buildings  for 

troops  at  Sorel.  221 

October  1,  Same  to  Lord  Barrington.    Leave  of  absence  to  Captain  Watts* 

Sorel.  His  services.  223 

October  1,  Same  to  the  same.  Introducing  Bnsign  Sutton ,  a  wounded  officer 

Sorel.  on  leave.  225 

October  1,  Same  to  G.  Gugy,  Machiche  Hn  French).    Has  sent  Major  Gray 

S<>rel.  to  examine  the  site  of  the  huts  tor  the  royalists.  226 

October  1,  Bdward  Foy  to  Lt.  Governor  Cramahd.    Despatches  to  be  sent  by 

^<'^^'  the  *<  Brilliant,"  and  passa^  by  that  ship  secured  for  Bnsign  Snttoo^ 

Dr.  Caldwell  and  Captain  Watts.  22T 

October  1,  Same  to  Attorney  General  Monk.    With  pardon  for  two  pri* 

8o"l-  soners.  227 

October  1,  General  Haldimand  to  Captains  of  Militia  at  and  near  St  Hya- 

^^^^'  cinthe  (in  French).    To  furnish  men  for  building  post  on   tha 

Yamaslut.  228 

October  1,  Bdward  Foy  to  Captain  of  Militia,  Yarennes  C"^  French).    Tb 

^^^  send  caulkers  to  Sorel,  to  repair  boats.  22te 

October  1,  General  Haldimand  to  Colonel  Pretorius  (in  French).     A  post 

^^^'  to  be  established  on  the  Yamaska.    Captains  Brehm  and  Fraaer, 

sent  to  select  the  ground.  222 

October  1,  Bdward  Foy  to  Captain  Watts.  Granting  him  leave  ci  absence.  224 

Ootooer  3,  General  Haldimand  to  the  merchants  of  Montreal.   He  will  ap| 

Sorel.  to  the  senior  officer  of  the  navy  for  convoy  for  their  fall  ships.   8 

October  2,  Same  to  Hugh  Finlay.    Travel  by  the  new  road  not  compulsory. 

Sorel.  Cannot,  under  present  circumstanceSi  deal  with  questions  orooflhi 
before  him  by  Mr.  Finlay.                                                              244 

Octobers,  Same  to  lit  Colonel  Campbell.    The  distribution  of  Indian  pro* 

^toel.  Bents.                                                                                               230 

126— 2} 


4n 


HALDDCAND  OOLLICTION. 


B.62 


ITTO. 
OetoberS, 


OetoberS, 
Sorel. 


OetoberS, 


Octobers, 
boral. 

OetoberS, 
Borel. 

October  6, 
Soiel. 


October  6, 
Socel, 

October  6, 
8of«l. 


Octobers, 
fiorel. 

.Octobers. 
8oiel. 

October  6| 
SoreL 

Octobers, 
Sorel. 

Octobers, 
SoreL 


Octobers, 
SoreL 


OotoberS, 

Sonl. 

October  6, 
SoreL 

October  7, 
SofcL 

October  7, 
SoreL 

October  T, 
SoreL 

October  7, 
SoreL 

October  7, 
fioteL 


General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Col.  Campbell  (secret  and  confidential)^ 
To  inform  himself  qaietly  how  many  Indiana  could  be  C3llected  for 
an  expedition  from  Isle  aax  Noix.  To  get  canoes  repaired.  Not  to 
connt  on  the  St.  Francis  or  Mohawk  Indians.  Page  248 

Same  to  Lt.  Gh>vernor  Cramah^.  The  ships  <<  Brilliant "  and 
"  Acdrew "  not  to  sail  till  the  25th,  to  form  part  of  the  convoy. 
Armed  victoallers  to  pat  themselves  in  order  to  assist  Lower  parishes 
to  bo  ordered  to  man  the  **St.  Peter,"  if  necessary,  for  the  defence  of 
the  fisheries.  Provisions  for  Beance.    Soyaliste  for  Maohiohe.    231 

Same  to  Captain  Pearson.  That  the  necessity  of  the  service  does 
not  warrant  the  sailing  of  his  ship  and  the  "  Triton  " ;  the  arrange- 
ments for  convoy  meet  the  orders  of  the  Admiralty.  Urges  the 
leaving  of  ships  for  the  protection  of  the  river  in  spring.  233 

Bdward  Foy  to  Captain  Gamble.  Blankets  for  Grerman  troops. 
To  obtain  list  of  Lidiaos  goods.  229 

Same  to  Commissary  Day.  Distribution  of  provisions  for  Canada 
and  the  npper  posts.  231 

Same  to  Captain  St.  Lanrent,  St.  Onrs  (in  French).  Desires  to 
know  the  reason  he  has  not  famished  horses  for  the  work  at  Sorel  ; 
is  ordered  to  do  so  (similar  letter  to  other  Captains  of  Militia.)  236 

General  Haldimand  to  C.  Gogy,  Machiche.  Commission  empower- 
ing him  to  superintend  the  loyalist  settlement  at  Machiche.        237 

Same  to  Lieutenant  Twiss.  Captain  Shanks  and  he  to  settle  aa 
to  the  disposition  of  the  ships  for  the  winter.  To  instruct  the  ofii- 
cers  as  to  the  defence  of^the  works  at  Isle  aux  Noix  and  St. 
John's.  238 

Same  to  Brigadier  Powell.  With  copy  of  preceding  letter  to 
Lieutenant  Twiss,  &c.  23^ 

£dwaid  Foy  to  Captain  Chambers.  Mr.  Barr  to  make  provision 
for  sick  seamen.  240 

Same  to  Mr.  Barr.    To  make  provision  for  sick  seamen.  210 

General  Haldimand  to  Captain  Chambers.  To  consult  as  to  the 
disposition  of  the  armed  ships  during  the  winter,  241 

Same  to  Brigadier  PowelU    The  rule  as  to  passports  for  Indian 
scouts.    Neither  loyalists  nor  others  to  go  from  the  posts  on  the* 
Lake  on  their  own  business.  241 

Same  to  the  same.  Lt.  Colonel  Macbean  to  arrange  about  artillery, 
&c.,  to  be  left  at  St.  John's  and  Isle  aux  Noix.  Prescribing  who  are 
the  men  to  be  left  at  these  posts.  242 

Edward  Foy  to  Barrack  Master  Chandler.  Barrack  ftarniture  for 
Carleton  Island.    The  rest  to  be  sent  to  SoreL  242. 

General  Haldimand  to  Brigadier  Powell  Preparations  to  be  made 
for  an  expedition  by  a  party  of  Mohawks.  250 

Same  to  Mr.  Dunn.  That  he  is  to  remain  in  Canada  till 
spring.  250^ 

Bdward  Foy  to  Mr.  Dunn.    Memoranda  relating  to  bills,  &c.  251 

General  Haldimand  to  Mr.  Shoolbred.  The  vessels  may  join  the 
convoy  in  the  Gulf.  252 

Same  to  Captain  Pearson.  Sending  memorial  relating  to  the 
fisheries.  -HTii  26*i 

Same  to  Lt.  Governor  Cramah^.  That  he  has  sent  memorial,  &c.y. 
to  Captain  Pearson.  To  inform  the  Bishop  why  the  BecoUeta 
house  has  been  used  without  his  permission  for  confining  rebel 
prisoners.  25^ 


B.«2. 


HALDDCAKD  OOLLIOTION. 


40S 


1778. 
October  7f 
Sorel. 


Oct  ber  7, 


October  7, 
8orel. 


October  8| 

October  8, 
Sorel. 

October  9, 
SoreL 


October  9^ 
'SoreL 

October  9, 
Sorel. 

October  9^ 
Sorel. 


October  9, 
Sorel. 

October  10, 
Sorel. 

October  la, 
Sorel. 

October  12, 

SoreL 

October  13, 
Sorel. 


October  12, 
Sorel. 

October  IS, 
Sorel. 

October  12, 
Sorel. 

October  12, 
SoreL 


October  12, 
Sorel. 

October  12, 
SoceL 


262 

of  the  distribation  of  the 
Niagara  in  oase  of  need. 


General  Haldimand  to  LU  Goyernor  Hamilton,  Detroit  Saggeat* 
ing  the  nropriety  of  purchasing  on  the  spot  all  the  available  provi- 
sions, ana  ot  raising  grain  and  cattlo  for  the  sabsistence  of  the  gar- 
rison. Page  25S 

Same  to  Captain  Aubrey.  The  detachment  of  Sir  John  Johnson's 
corps  to  be  left  to  help  at  the  works.  Detachment  for  Niaganu 
Beoommends  plantiog  for  the  subsistence  of  the  garrison ;  will 
send  fruit  trees.  Settlers  to  be  allowed  only  on  spots  marked  out 
and  only  as  tenants.  265 

Same  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton,  Niagara.  Detachments  to  be  sent  to 
join  him.  Bnjoins  discipline.  To  endeavour  to  raise  food  at  the  port 
for  the  subsistence  of  the  garrison.  To  investigate  the  prices 
charged  by  Mr.  Steadman  at  the  carrying  place.  Leave  of  absenoe 
to  Mr.  Bouohette.  Captain  Andrews  to  be  Commandant  on  Lake 
Ontario.  258 

Bdwurd  Foy  to  Commissary  Day.  Biscuit  to  be  sent  to  BL 
John's.  261 

General  Haldimand  to  Jacob  Jordan.  Leave  of  absence  to  Major 
Hughes. 

Sime  to  Major  Butler.     Approves 
rangers.     To  throw   themselves   into 

NoUiin^  settled  about  Oswego.  The  Indians  will  be  assisted.  Arms 
cannqt  be  sent  till  more  arrive;  money  will  be  furnished  by  Li. 
Colonel  Bolton.  Indians  might  drive  cattle  for  the  snbsistenoe  of 
Niagara.  262 

Same  to  Lt.  Colonel  CampbelL  Will  defer  assembling  the  Indian 
expedition  till  the  26th«  264 

Same  to  Lt.  Governor  Cramah^.  Encloses  letter  to  Captain 
Pearson.    Invalids  useless  here  may  be  sent  home.  265 

Same  to  Captain  Pearson.  Statements  as  to  the  propriety  of 
leaving  ships  of  war  for  the  defence  of  Quebec  and  tne  Gulph,  in 
answer  to  Captain  Pearson's  reasons  for  refusing.  265 

Same  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Beward  for  takiog  deserters.  Bebel 
prisoners  to  be  sent  to  Quebea  299 

Edward  Foy  to  Fyn  k  Frobisher.  That  convoy  will  be  ready  by 
the  25th.  268 

General  Haldimand  to  Captain  Chambers.  That  no  returns  are 
to  be  made  to  Captain  Pearson  relative  to  vessels  on  the  lakes.  272 

Same  to  the  same.  Bemedy  for  people  purchasing  seamen's 
effects.  273 

Same  to  Lt-Gt>vemor  Cramahd.  Contract  with  M.  de  Lorme 
received.  Provisions  for .Beauce.  Eebel  prisoners  to  be  apprehended* 
Inquiry  to  be  made  as  to  the  characters  of  two  CauMians  from 
the  rebel  country  confined  at  Chambiy.  269 

Edward  Foy  to  Attorney  General  Monk.  The  pardon  of  two  pri- 
soners. 279 

Same  to  George  Powoall.  Pardons  for  two  prisoners  to  be  sent 
up  for  signature.  279 

General  Haldimand  to  Captain  Marr.  He  may  come  to  Montreal 
or  Sorel.    Shovels  will  be  provided.  279 

Same  to  Mr.  Bumsey.  To  investigate  the  charge  against  tho 
master  of  the  '*  Andrew  "  of  bringing  goods  on  his  own  aooonnt  to 
the  exclusion  of  Government  stores.  271 

Same  to  Lieutenant  Colooel  Macbean.  Arrival  of  Hessian 
Artillery.  273 

Same  to  the  same.    To  transmit  demands  for  stores.  274 


404 


HALDDCAHD  COLLBOTIOK. 


B.ft 


1TI8. 
OeloberlS, 
SoraL 
October  1S| 


OetoberlSi 
BanL 

Oetoberl9, 
8ml. 

October  19, 
BofeL 

October  19, 
6onL 


October  19, 
Borel. 


October  19, 
fiorel. 

October  19, 
BoreL 


October  19, 
Bord. 


October  IS, 
Qvebec 

October  14| 
Quebec 

October  34, 
Quebec. 

October  81, 
Quebec 


October  81, 
Qaebec 

October  81, 
Qoebeo. 

October  31, 
Quebec. 

October  81, 
Quebec 

Vorember  1, 
Quebec 

Vorember  1, 
Qsebec 


Haldimand  to  Brigadier  PowelL  The  two  Cattadiaa  prison^n  to  bo 
kept  confined  at  Chambly.  Page  271 

Same  to  Alexander  HoEee.  Has  heard  of  his  arrival  at  Detroit. 
Can  do  nothing  respecting  his  pay  without  inatmctions.  *z74 

Same  to  Mr.  Adams.  That  he  is  to  continue  in  the  Indian  Depart- 
ment at  Carleton  Island.  275 

Same  to  Lt  GoL  Oampbell  (in  French).  Bespecting  Indian  Booats, 
&0.  277 

Same  to  Lt.  CoL  HcBean  (in  French).  News  by  Indian  scoota. 
He  leaves  for  Qaebed  next  day.  278 

Same  to  Lt.  Col.  Carleton.  Kespecting  soldiers  wanted  by  Major 
Nairne.  Lienteoant  Browne,  of  the  3 1st,  for  Isle  anx  Noix.  To 
prepare  wood  for  250  common  and  12  large  bateaox.  Trusts  tho 
transport  of  provisions  to  the  lakes  may  soon  be  finished,  so  as  to 
give  the  Canadians  rest  27  ^ 

Bdward  Foy  to  W.  Barr,  Hospital  Porveyor.  Eespooting  the 
sending  of  sick  seamen  to  Hospital  and  treating  slight  cases  oa 
board  ship.  28a 

Same  to  Captain  Clhambers.  Bespecting  treatment  of  sick  sea- 
men. 280 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt  Col.  Bolton.  Acknowledging  letters 
ft*om  Major  DePeyster,  relating  to  rebel  iocarsions  on  the  Illinois. 
The  steps  taken  to  prevent  the  Indians  from  acting  against  the 
British.  That  he  is  to  use  the  merchants'  powder  for  defence,  if 
necessary.  281 

Same  to  M.  Schmidt,  Yamaska  (in  French).  Sending  back  a  horse. 
To  keep  Colonel  St  Leger  informed  of  what  is  passing.  Expense 
for  lodging  soldiers  to  he  notified  to  Captain  Foy.  28^ 

Same  to  Hugh  Finlay.  Cannot  trouble  the  Ministry  with  hia 
proposals  at  present    Begarding  despatches  for  the  Minister.     284 

Same  to  Lt  Col.  Borers.  Cannot  sanction  his  attempt  to  raise 
corps  from  the  frontiers.  He  is  to  join  his  corps  as  soon  aa 
possible.  284 

Same  to  Jordan  and  Drummond.  Bequisition  for  money  for 
army  contingencies.  285 

Same  to  Lt.  Col.  Bolton.  Has  accepted  bill ;  approves  of  assist- 
ance to  Five  Nations.  Informing  him  of  the  result  of  expeditiona 
to  the  Mohawk  Valley,  to  Lake  Champlain,  &c.  The  arrival  of  the 
French  fleet  has  been  of  no  service  to  the  rebels,  as  it  retreated  from 
Bhode  Island  without  rendering  help  to  the  rebel  army ;  the  fleet  a 
burden  to  the  rebels.  Provisions  for  Carleton  Island.  Gooda 
belonging  to  Taylor  to  be  std^ped.  Beported  expedition  against 
Detroit.  28b^ 

Same  to  Captain  Aubrey.  Provisions  and  bateaux  to  be  furnished 
to  Siagara  from  Carleton  Island.  290 

Same  to  Bnsign  Davis,  Oswegatchie:  To  send  return  of  provisions 
forwarded  to  his  post  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton,  Niagara.  290 

Same  to  Captain  Aubrey.  To  preserve  regularity  be  must  observe 
the  rules  laid  down  and  use  such  forms  as  are  prescribed  to  Lieute- 
nant Twiss,  who  is  at  the  head  of  the  Engineer  Department       291 

Same  to  Lt  Col.  Claus.  To  communicate  such  news  to  the  Indiana 
as  will  keep  up  their  zeal  and  attachment.  29a 

Same  to  Commissary  Day.  To  send  two  additional  returns  of  the 
state  of  provisions  in  Canada.  29^ 

Same  to  Conrad  Qugj  (in  French).  Houses  for  royalists ;  to  see 
that  they  are  properly  fed  as  the  refugees  are  increasing  daily;  to 


H.  CS.  HALDDCAMD  OOLLlOnON.  40$ 


itTB.       iflsae  iresh  meat.    To  arrest  Haasenagle,  a  supposed  spy.    Expects 
ships  from  New  York  with  Major  HoiTaDd  and  other  officers. 

Page  294 

Bevoibera,       Qeneral  Haldimand  to  Mrs.  Fitzgerald.    That  he  caoDOt  grant 

Qoebee.         leave  to  Captain  Shanks  to  marry  during  such  active  service.     297 

VevMiber  ^       Same  to  Lt.  Golonel  Campbell.    To  send  remarks  on  Indian  goods 

QMbeo.         received,  and  list  of  those  wanted.  29» 

ITefWDber  9^  .     Same  to  Lt.  Colonel  St  Leger.    Hopes  that  his  people  are  all  in 

^Mhee.         barracks,  and  that  he  will  be  able  to  provide  fhel.    Cannot  add  ta 

expenses  of  staff  at  present.  297 

fSZS^  9,       Same  to  Bdward    Southoose.    Has  already  a   person  for  the 

Qmb^c         vacancy  in  the  Council.  299 

VoTwnber  12,      Same  to  Conrad  Ougy  (in  French.)    Bedding  and  utensils  sent 

Qoebeo.         fy^  refugees.    More  expected  and  additional  houses  to  bo  built  for 

their  reception.  30O 

JkmiBibsr  19,     Same  to  the  same  (in  French.)    Supply  of  firesh  meat  for  refta- 

v>«bec  go^^    Wood  for  houses.    The  choice  by  the  loyalists  of  Mr.  Casa 

for  school  master.    Difficulties  about  fbel,  beds,  &c.y  which   are 

being  sent  for  the  loyalists.  301 

Vorember  23,     Sfune  to  Mr.  Oordom    Instructions  as  to  the  care  of  despatches. 
<H«bw5.  302 

VoTcmber  23,     Same  to  the  Commander  in  chief,  Nova  Scotia.    With  despatcboA 
*»^«-  by  Mr.  Gordon.  3o2 

Vovember  24,      Same  to  Captain  Harvey.    To  get  the  despatches  by  the  voBi^el 
Qaebee.  arrived  and  forward  them.  3(^ 

gevamber  26     Same  to  Commissary  Bay.  Hope  of  arrival  of  missing  victuallers 
^^  given  up,  arrangements  to  be  made  for  fresh  provisions ;  oatmeal 

to  be  issued,  &c.  304 

'cTcmber26,      Same    to    Sir    John    Johnson.        Arrangements    respectinf^ 
Quebec.         ^^    loyalists   to    be    put    off   till     spring.       Economy    to    be 
observed    in   granting   subsistence.    The  navy  is   wintering   at 
Halifax.  30S 

g^SlJ^  W»      Same  to  Lt.  Col.  Creuzbourff  (in  French^.    Will  give  orders  for 
Quebee.  ^j^^  extension  of  quarters  for  the  troops.    Has  not  found  fault  with 

his  course  in  the  investiscation  as  to  the  conduct  of  the  chasseurs; 
the  ill  treatment  of  a  chasseur  by  a  habitant,  the  latter  to  be  in- 
quired into.  306 
^jv^EMT  dO,      Same  to  Charles  Blake,  Surgeon,  34th.    His  complaint  respecting 
^«"*b^-         Col.  St.  Leger  must  have  arisen  from  mifiunderstanding.  313 
jrorember  90^      Same  to  lit.  Col.  Carleton.     Nothing  can  be  done  now  about  pro- 
Quebec.         visions  for  the  upper  posts.    Mr.  Day  been  ordered  to  obtain  fresh 
provisions.    Changes  in  the  quarters  of  troops  to  be  made  after  the 
rivers  freeze.    Arrangements  for  the  loyalists  till  buildings  at  Mr. 
Gugy's  are  ready ;  also  provision  for  those  distref  eed.                  30& 
Onlhli*^'^  ^*     &me  to  Brigadier  Powell.    Indians,  but  not  other  troops,  may{be 
^~               paid  for  cattle  captured.  30* 
JjJS^'^  ^'     ^*™®    ^^   Captain  Eraser.    That  Colonel   Campbell    has   been 
^^^         informed  of    the   intentions  as   to   the   disaffected  savages.  310 
^^^^'  ^>     Same  to  Captain  Chambers.    Satisfied  with  his  conduct.  Betums 
of  the  seamen  from  the  navy  serving  on  the   lake  may  be  sent  to 
the  naval  officer  in  the  St.  Lawrence.                                           310 
Vo^ember  80,     Same  to  Colonel  Claus.     Returns  of  scout,  &o.,  require  no  parti> 
^^_'         cular  answer.    The  distribution  of  wood.  311 
^22^  3(^     Same  to   Lt    Colonel    St     Leger.     Dr.     Blake's    complaint 
^'^^         answered*                                                                                      312 


406 


HALDIMAHD  OOLLIOTION. 


KS2 


1778. 
December  1, 
Quebec. 

December  3, 
Quebec. 


December  3, 
Quebec 

December  3, 
Quebec. 

December  3, 
Quebec. 


December  3, 
Quebec. 

December  3, 
Quebec. 


December  3, 
Quebec. 

December  7, 
Quebec. 


December  T, 
Quebec. 


December  7, 
Quebec. 

December  7, 
Quebec. 

December  7, 
Quebec. 

December  7, 
Quebec 

December  7| 
Quebec. 

December  7, 
Quebec. 
December  7, 
Quebec. 


December  14, 
Quebec. 


December  14| 
-Quebec. 
December  14, 
<2uebec. 

December  14| 
Quebec 


Greneral  HaldimaDd  to  Captain  Shanks.  That  tho  demands  made 
on  his  time  by  his  (Snaoks*)  other  engagements  necessitate  the 
selection  of  a  snitable  officer  to  djsoharge  these.  ^Affo  313 

Same  to  Lt.  Colonel  Pretor]as.*Orders  given  to  examine  prisoner 
sent  by  him  to  Sorel.  The  inhabitants  to  be  spared  as  maoh  as 
possible  from  oorvte  dnty.  Will  try  to  make  allowance  for  expenses 
of  Grerman  troops  in  the  service  314 

Same  to  Lt.  Colonel  Clans.  Will'  take  steps  to  settle  the  com- 
plaints of  Joseph  Brant  316 

Same  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Passports  may  be  issaed  to  Degrange 
and  party,  bnt  they  are  to  be  watched.  316 

Same  to  Lt.  Color  el  Campbell.  The  Lake  of  Two  MoantainSy 
St.  Begis  and  other  Indian  settlements  to  be  visited  to  prevent  the 
effects  of  ill-intentioned  people,  Mr.  Brown,  of  the  31st,  to  be 
employed  with  the  Indians  at  Isle  anx  Noix.  317 

Same  to  Colonel  St.  Leger.  The  prisoner  taken  by  Colond 
Pretorios  to  be  examined  and  report  made.  318 

Same  to  Commissary  Day.  Contracts  for  the  army  may  be 
entered  into  for  three  months.  Troops  may  be  moved  from  different 
parishes  to  L" Assomptlon.    Vacancy  to  be  filled  np.  318 

Same  to  Major  Carleton.  Bespecting  the  employment  of  Lieute- 
nant Brown  with  Indian  scoating  parties.  320 

Same  to  Jessup,  Leake  and  Adams.  Stores  for  the  loyalists 
woold  have  been  supplied  but  for  the  vessels  for  Sorel  having  been 
driven  back  by  the  ice.  321 

Same  to  Luc  Smith  (in  French).  Steps  to  be  taken  to  quarter 
the  troops  in  his  parish  properly.  The  case  of  Joseph  Louys  and 
his  niece.  322 

Same  to  Colonel  Campbell.  To  investigate  the  charges  as  to  the 
conduct  of  the  Chassenrs.  323 

Same  to  Mr.  Barr,  Hospital  Purveyer.  Begarding  hospital 
stoppages  for  sick  seamen.  323 

Same  to  Colonel  Sevestre.  That  orders  have  been  given  to  invee- 
tigate  the  charges  against  the  Chasseurs.  324  * 

Same  to  Charles  Blake,  Surgeon  34th.  Bespecting  his  resignation 
of  the  Sargeonoy  of  the  34th.  324 

Same  to  Captain  Eraser.  Bespecting  Ensign  Johnson  for  the 
Indian  Department.  325 

Same  to  Commissary  Day.    Bespecting  contract  326 

Edward  Foy  to  Lieutenant  Bams,  D,Q.M.G.  The  difficultv  of 
pleasing  the  Germans  at  Yamaska  to  be  inquired  into,  &c.  "Botl 
grievances  to  be  redressed.  Barrack  Ma^stor  at  Sorel  to  make 
returns.  326 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Colonel  Carleton.  Allowance  of  wood 
to  persons  in  distress.  Arrangement  to  be  pent  for  winter  quarters. 
Beturns  to  be  made  by  Mr.  St.  George  Dupr^  of  those  who  disobeyed 
orders  for  transport  last  summer,  for  the  purpose  of  prohibiting 
their  employment  by  merchants.  3k 

Same  to  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.    Thanks  for  his  services.  329 

Edward  Foy  to  Lieutenant  Twiss.  Bespecting  barrack  fnmi- 
tare  for  Sorel.  330 

General  Haldimand  to  Brigadier  Powell.  That  news  from  the 
rebel  colonies  is  circulated  before  it  reaches  him  (Haldimand).  To 
prevent  this.  To  settle  a  claim  for  a  carpenter.  Too  late  to  take 
steps  about  cattle  irregularly  disposed  of ;  not  worth  while  to  destioj 


s.6a 


HALDIM4ND  OOLLXOTION. 


40T 


1778.        baildiogs  at  Gilliland's  Farm.    The  thefts  at  the  barrack  store  to  be 
made  good  by  the  regiment.  Page  33Q 

General  Haldimand  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  The  circolation  of  news 
before  reaohing  him  (Haldimand)  to  be  stopped.  Despatches  to  be 
sent  to  Sir  n.  Clinton.  School  master  for  settlement  at  Ib- 
chiche.  332 

Same  to  Lieut.  Twiss.    Approving  of  his  proceedings.  334 

Same  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Receipt  of  Court  Martial  prooeedingB 
at  Carleton  Island.  Lieutenant  Wade  to  succeed  Lieutenant  Bud- 
yerd  at  Isle  aux  Noiz.  334 

Same  to  Commissary  Day.  Bespecting  the  issue  of  fresh  provi- 
sions to  the  troops.  33(^ 

Same  to  Lt.  Colonel  Carleton.  That  he  may  visit  his  regiment  oq 
the  arrival  of  Major  Nairne.  The  dbtribution  of  the  troops  in  the 
refractory  parishes  near  Montreal,  &c  33ft 

Same  to  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.  Precautions  to  be  taken  in  oon- 
sequence  of  Indian  news.  33T 

Same  to  Lieat.  Barnes,  A.  Q.  M.  G.  Arrangements  for  supply  of 
barrack  bedding  at  Sorel ;  also  the  supply  of  wood  and  straw  by  the 
parish.  How  returns  of  officers  and  men  in  barracks  are  to  be  made 
up  ;  form  enclosed.    Mail  arrangements.  338 

Same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Warrant  sent  to  for  subsistenoe  of 
troops  and  loyalists.  Mail  arrangements  for  Halifax.  341 

Same  to  Commissary  Day.  Bate  of  issue  of  rations  given 
out  in  general  orders.  34i 

Same  to  Captain  Eraser.  Mr.  Lorimer's  conduct  to  be  inquired 
into.  342 

Same  to  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.  To  inquire  into  Mr.  Lorimer^s 
conduct.  342 

Bdward  Foy  to  Captain  Chambers.  Approving  of  his  proceed- 
ings. 343 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Colonel  Carleton.  Still  room  at  Maohi- 
che  for  about  40  loyalists.  Quarters  of  German  troops  not  fixed.  344 

Same  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  With  letter  to  Captain  DePeyster 
respecting  subsistence  of  posts.  344 

Same  to  Major  DePeyster.  Where  troops  are  sent  for  the  proteo- 
tion  of  merchants  they  are  to  bear  the  expense.  The  necessity  of 
keeping  down  all  expenditure,  and  to  get  deer  flesh  and  fish  to  aave 
transport  of  provisions.  Approves  of  fitting  out  a  despatch  vessel* 
His  services  entitle  him  to  leave  of  absence.  345 

Same  to  Colonel  Bolton.  Acknowledging  despatohes. 
Cannot  allow  bounty  for  butler's  Bangers.  Accounts  for  that 
corps  to  pass  throagh  his  (Bolton's}  hands.  The  corps  to  be 
mustered,  and  large  expenses  explained.  Bemarks  on  money  mat- 
ters of  Naval  Department  which  is  to  be  put  under  the  same 
rules  as  the  navy.    Bales  given,  &c.  349 

Same  to  Major  Butler.  All  matters  relating  to  the  rangers  and 
Indian  Department  have  been  placed  under  Colonel  Boltoo. 
Bemarks  on  the  affair  at  Cherry  Valley  and  the  efforts  made  to 
stop  the  violence  of  the  Indians.  358 

Same  to  Colonel  Bolton  (confidential).  The  caution  to  be  ob- 
served as  to  allowing  merchants'  effects,  especially  gunpowder,  to  go 
to  Detroit  and  Miohillimakinak.  389 

Same  to  Capuin  Aubrey.  Must  employ  continual  precautions  to 
prevent  surprise  by  the  rebels.  36 

Same  to  Captain  Olenny.  That  he  must  obey  the  orders  of  the 
commanding  officer.  Material  to  be  prepared  for  bateaux.  381 


D«oember  14, 
42aebeo. 


Oeeember  17, 
Quebec 
December  17, 
Qnebeo. 

December  17, 
<2aebeo. 

December  17, 
Quebec. 


December  17, 
Qaebec. 

December  21, 
Quebec. 


Deeemberai, 
Quebec 

December  21, 
Quebec 

December  22, 
Quebec. 

December  22, 
Quebec. 

December  22, 
Quebec 

December  24, 
Quebec. 

December  26, 
Quebec. 

December  26, 
Quebec 


December  26, 
Quebec. 


December  26, 
Quebec. 


December  26^ 
Quebec 


December  26, 
Quebec. 

December  26, 
Quebec 


408 


HALPDEAND  OOLLIOTION, 


B.6S 


1T78. 
r25, 
Quebeo. 

]lM8aiber28, 
Qaebee. 

December  28, 
Quebec. 

]>eeenber28, 
Qoebec 

Deeember28, 
Qnebeo. 

December  31, 
Qoebec. 


December  81, 
Quebec 

December  81, 
Qvebec 


December  31, 
Qoebec 


General  Haldimand  to  Boeifpi  Davig.  That  he  moat  take  eveiy 
precaution  to  raard  amiitet  enrpriee  by  rebels.  Page  363 

Same  to  Colonel  Qana.  Has  issaed  a  warrant  for  his  require- 
ments. 36S 

Same  to  Lt  CoL  Campbell.  Sending  warrants  for  money  for  hi» 
department.  364 

Same  to  Lt  Colonel  Oarleton.  Sending  despatches  to  be  for- 
wM^ed  to  the  apper  posts.  364 

Edward  Foy  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Despatches  to  be  forwarded. 
A  sooat  to  be  sent  oat.  362^ 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Col.  Campbell.  Beports  of  quiet  among 
the  Indians  of  the  Lake  (Two  Moantains).  Emissary  among  the 
St.  Begis  Indians  to  be  looked  after.  36& 

Same  to  Lt.  Col.  Carleton.  The  [distribation  of  Gtorman  troops, 
&c.  366 

Same  to  C.  Gagy  (in  French).  That  orders  have  been  giren  to 
send  down  to  Machiche  ^the  loyalists  that  can  be  accommodated.  To 
select  a  site  for  barracks  and  see  about  repairs  to  the  curb's 
house.  367 

Same  to  Lieutenant  Twiss.  If  works  at  St.  John's  and  Isle  aux 
Noiz  are  in  a  forward  state,  he  is  to  come  to  Quebec.  To  examine 
on  the  way  the  ground,  &c.|  at  Sorel,  and  also  the  houses,  fta^  at 
Machiche. 


GiNBBAL  Bhtbibs,  1783-1784. 


Rea 


B.M.,  21,728 


1783. 
December  16, 
Quebec. 


December  2S, 
Qonbec 

December  28, 
Qaebec. 


December  29, 
Qoebec 


December  29, 
Quebec. 


December  29b 
Qaebec. 


Mathews  to  Major  OampbelK  That  His  Bzcellenoy  cannot  grant 
Madame  Babuti  the  honee  applied  for,  as  it  is  uncertain  when  it 
will  be  wanted  for  military  purposes.  Does  not  wish  to  treat 
Fraser  with  rigour,  but  if  he  is  trading  with  the  Americans,  he  is 
to  be  ordered  back,  and  his  merchandise  confiscated.  4 

Same  to  Dr.  Smj^h.  No  steps  to  be  taken  to  procure  newspapers 
from  the  Colonies  that  has  the  appearance  of  being  secret  or  clan- 
destine.   Is  happy  that  Oapt.  Sherwood  is  out  of  danger.  5 

Same  to  Major  Gray.  That  the  £20  asked  for  by  the  captains  of 
the  Provincial  corps  cannot  be  granted,  the  same  as  in  the  regular 
force,  there  being  non  effective  ftinds  from  which  the  latter  are 
paid,  whilst  the  expenses  of  the  Provincial  corps  are  all  paid  out  of 
the  extraordinaries.  If  other  funds  are  available  that  must  be 
settled  at  home.  6 

Same  to  St  Leger.  Has  received  report  of  the  disbanding  of  the 
Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York  and  the  Loyal  Bangers.  The  arrange- 
ments consequent  on  the  diseontinaance  of  the  garrison  hospital  at 
Montreal,  (^tain  Maurer  to  take  charge  of  victualling  the  men 
of  the  Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York  left  in  town,  tradesmen  who 
can  get  employment  not  to  be  inclnded.  S 

Genevay  to  Williamson.  The  General  approves  of  his  having 
taken  charge  of  the  hospital  stores,  &o.,  by  instruction  of  Mr.  Barr. 
Mr.  Barr  has  been  informed  of  the  arrangement  regarding  the  ad- 
mission of  new  patients*  10 

Same  to  Barr.  Instructioos  regarding  the  steps  to  be  taken  con* 
sequent  on  the  closing  of  the  hospitaL  II 


B.  63  HALDI1£AND  OOLLIOTION.  409> 


P^Q^^'r  29      Mathews  to  Stephea  DeLanoey.     No  distinction  to  be    made 

Qoebeo.       '  between  the  loyalists  who  oame  last  from  New  York  and   those 

who  have  been  longer  in  the  Province.  Page  13 

DeoemlMr  29,      Same  to  Oaptain  Barnes.    To  prevent  abases  in  the  distribation 

Q»«beo.         0f  provisions  to  the  loyalists,  he  is  to  sign  all  the  relarns  of  isdues 

in  the  lower  districts,  Uiose  above  to  be  signed  by  Maaier.  14 

Deember  29,      Same  to  Manrer.    Bespeoting  issneaof  provisions  to  the  loyalists. 

^^■•^|5b4        ^^  medicine  to  be  issued  except  by  special  order.  15- 

Jaavaiy  1,  Same  to  Uajor  Jessap.    Betams  to  be  made  of  the  men  of  his 

Qaebee.  '      corps  who  have  claims  for  arrears  of  pay,  &;o.    A  particular  account 

of  tnose  who  from  their  situations  have  not  been  settled  with,  and 

those  absent  in  the  Colonies  must  give  their  reasons  for  being  so.    1& 

jA&iwiy  1,         Same  to  fiarr.    His  Excellency  approves  of  the  hospital  stores 

Quabec^   '      having  been  sent  to  Montreal.    Oapt.  Maurer  has  been  instructed  to 

receive  them,  &c.  18 

jMvaiy  5,  Same  to  Maurer.    Iinproper  applications  of  disbanded  Provincial 

Qoebeo.  troops  for  provisions.   The  principle  on  which  they  are  to  be  issued 

to  bo  explained  to  the  men.  19- 

JaanaryS,  Same  to  St.  Leger.    His  Excellency  is  anxious  to  have  accurate 

Qoebeo.  returns  of  the  Provincial  corps,  but  not  to  hurry  them,  as  they  must 

be  correct.    Medicines  and  hospital  stores  to  be  given  up  to  the 

Surgeon  in  charge  of  the  army.    Bespeoting  medicines  for  Sir  John 

Johnson's  regiment.  21 

JaniwiyS,  Same  to  Barr.     Modifying  the  order  relative  to  the  issues  or 

Qaobee.  rum.  22 

Jaautfy  0^  Same  to  Delancey.    The  necessity  of  economy  in  the  issue  of  pro- 

Q»»beo.  visions  to  the  loyalists,  owing  to  the  amazing  current  consumption 

and  the  vast  demand  that  will  be  in  spring  for  the  settlers.    His 

anxiety  to  meet  the  wishes  of  the  loyabsts.  23^ 

jmmrjB^  Same  to  Majors  Gray  and   Jessup.    Asks  them  to  use    their 

^  "  influence  with  loyalists  formerly  under  their  command  to  preserve 

order  and  good  behaviour.    The  rations  only  intended  for  those  in 

need  of  it,  and  who  stay  in  the  quarters  assigned  to  them^  so  that 

they  may  be  ready  early  in  spring  to  form  a  settlement,  &o.         24 

Haldimand  to  the  Lady  Superior  of  the  General  Hospital,  Quebec. 

Sending  eight  casks  of  flour  for  the  comfort  of   the  house  (In 

French.)  26 

Mathews  to  Oapt.  Angus  MacDonell.    Asking  for  an  explanation 

of  a  statement  made  by  five  Captains  of  Sir  John  Johnson's  Ist 

Battalion,  attributing  to  His  Excellency  an  opinion  contrary  to  his 

express  declaration.  (Apparently  refers  to  the  application  answered 

at  page  6.)  2T 

Same  to  Capt.  Barnes.    Sending  return  of  clothing  wanted  for 

the  loyalists  at  Sorel,  with  order  for  its    distribution.     Walker. 

Surgeon's  mate,  to  be  allowed  to  occupy  the  barrack  at  Sorel.        2i 

Same  to  Glen.    His   Excellency  grants  leave   of  absence,  but 

desires  him  to  wait  a  few  days,  as  there  may  be  some  demands  for 

him.  2» 

Same  to  Lieut,  French.    Distribution  of  clothing  to  distressed 

loyalists  at  Sorel.    Economy  to  be  observed.  30 

Same  to  DeCoigne.    To  continue  the  issue  of  provision  till  fhrther 

orders.    Will  be  allowed  a  supply  of  fire  wood  for  his  office.  31 

Same  to  Major  Jessup.    Explaining  whence  the  warrant  money 

paid  to  officers  in  established  regiments  is  derived.    Men  of  the 

aifibanded  corps  who  can  earn  their  livelihood  in  town  by  trade,  may^ 

remidn,  drawing  rations  but  not  lodging  money  or  fuel.    Stephen 

Delancey  to  be  ordered  to  make  returns.  32 


1 

r 

Sssr"^ 

JSS?'^ 

JaD«ai7  ^1 
Qaebee. 

JeDoaryS, 
QvBbec. 

JaniiAzya, 

JniMryS, 
Qoebee. 

Jamaiyia, 
QMbeel    ^ 

410 


HALDDCAND  OOLLSOTION. 


B.63 


1784. 
January  12, 
Qoebec. 
Jannarj  12, 
Quebec. 


January  12, 
Quebec. 

January  16, 
Quebec 


January  IS, 
Quebec. 


January  16, 
Quebec. 

January  19, 
Quebec. 


January  19, 
Quebec. 


January  22, 
Quebec. 

January  22, 
Quebec. 


January  22, 
Quebec. 

Jannary  22, 
Quebec. 


January  22, 
-Quebec. 


January  24, 
Quebec. 

January  26, 
Quebec. 


January  26, 
<}uebec 


Mathews  to  Captain  Leake.  Issniog  a  passport  for  his  traveUingon 
the  roate  he  proposes  taking  throogh  the  Colonies.  Page  35 

Same  to  Manrer.  Bespecting  rations  to  men  of  the  disbanded 
Provincial  Corps  working  at  tnules.  (See  p.  33.  See  also  lettor  to 
Major  Gray  of  the  same  date,  page  38.)  36 

Same  to  DeCoigne.  That  commnnications  have  been  made  to 
Delancey  and  Maarer  on  the  subject  of  his  letters.  41 

Same  to  Meyer.  That  His  Bzcellency  has  declined  to  settle  the 
lands  in  the  neighboarhood  of  Missisquoi  Bay,  on  aocoont  of  the 
inconvenience  of  settling  so  near  the  Americans.  Manv  valaabla 
tracts  have  been  discovered  elsewhere.  Their  situation  will  be  made 
known  and  arrangements  made  daring  the  winter  for  the  settlement 
of  the  loyalists.  42 

Same  to  Glen.  That  the  great  demand  for  firewood  at  Montreal, 
and  the  necessity  for  strict  economy  prevent  His  Excdlency  from 
continuing  it  to  Mr.  Cuyler.  43 

Same  to  Major  Bogers.  Bemarks  on  the  returns  and  aooounta  of 
his  detachment.  44 

Same  to  Maurer.  Mr.  Skimming  to  issue  provisions  to  the  dis- 
banded corps  of  loyalists  in  the  district  of  Montreal.  Betums  of 
the  families  of  loyalists  to  be  sent  to  DeLancey  to  be  included  in 
his  returns.  47 

Haldimand    to  Sir   John    Johnson.    Desires   him   to   examine 
Mezidres,  returned  from  Albany  and  wh3  must  have  been  in  Mon- 
treal for  some  days.  48 
Same  to  Joshua  Winslow.    Warrant  for  him  to  receive  £13,800, 
Halifax  Currency  for  the  extraordinary  services  of  the  army.        49 
Mathews  to  DeLancey.     Arrangements  to  be  made  that  the 
loyalists  may  proceed  to  their  lands  as  early  as  the  season  will 
permit.    Beturns  to  be  sent  of  loyalists  not  incorporated  in  oorps. 
Their  previous  condition  to  be  stated,  &c.                                        50 
•  Haldimand  to  Sir  John  Johnson.    Preparations  for  settling  the 
loyalists,  returns  to  be  sent,  &;o.  52 
Mathews  to  Lieut.  French.    To  have  the  returns  of  loyalists 
prepared  as  soon  as  possible,  so  that  he  can  come  to  Quebec  with 
Major  Jessup.  and  probably  with  Captain  Sherwood.                     53 
Same    to  Jessup    and    Bogers.     Both    respecting   returns    of 
loyalists,  so  that  arrangements  may  be  made  for  an  early  settle- 
ment. 54 
Same  to  Fisher.    No  more  patients  to  be  received  into  the  part  of 
the  hospital  under  his  charge.    Those  there  to  be  sent  to  tfamr 
regiments  and  departments  as  soon  as  their  situation  will  permit  56 
Haldimand  to  Johnson.    Settlement  of  Indian  accounts  will  bo 
delayed  till  the  Commission  arrives  to  examine  them.    Is  disap- 
pointed that  there  has  been  no  diminution  of  the  Indian  expenditure^ 
oesides  unauthorised  charges.  Colonels  Campbell  and  Clans  continue 
to  make  purchases  from  the  merchants,  contraiy  to  the  prohibition. 
The  large  amounts  they  have  drawn  from  the  dommissary  for  fresh 
meat,  besides  the  other  rations  they  have  ordered.    JBefhsea  to 
sanction  these  and  other  charges,  but  refers  them  to  the  decision  of 
the  Commissioners  who,  he  believes,  will  disallow  them.    Indian 
expenses  to  be  diminished,  and  for  this  he  (Johnson)  is  responaiblei. 
Beturn  of  those  employed  to  be  sent.  57 
Same  to  the  same.    Claus  complains  of  restriction  on  the  issno  of 
provisions,  and  sends  copy  of  Haldimand's  letter  that  the  Mohawks 
were  to  be  provided  for.    But  the  vast  expense  of  victualling  them 
entirely  in  their  villages  cannot  be  reconciled  in  his  idea.   He  shall 


B.63 


HALDIMAHD  GOLLBOTION. 


411 


1184.  exp^t  and  exact  tho  aesfstaDce  of  every  officer  to  promote  economy. 
The  arrangements  to  be  made.  The  order  of  which  Olaas  complains 
was  a  general  one  and  applied  to  every  department.  Setarns  of 
Mohawk  families  to  be  sent  in.  Page  60 

Mathews  to  Bogers.  Cannot  nominate  officers  to  another  com- 
pany of  the  King's  Bangers,  now  that  a  redaction  has  taken 
place.  63 

Same  to  Jessap.  Betorns  received.  Will  discuss,  them  personally. 
Sherwood  arrived,  who  wishes  to  stay  as  short  as  possible  in  this 
expensive  quarter.  To  make  out  the  returns  as  early  as  possible, 
so  as  not  to  detain  Sherwood.  64 

Same  to  Southoude.  His  Excellency  cannot  grant  his  request 
that  his  son  may  be  allowed  to  go  to  Schenectady  with  Mr.  Glen.    65 

Same  to  Major  CampbelL  That  ho  is  to  release  the  men  going  to 
the  Colonies,  after  giving  them  a  aevere  reprimand.  To  wink  at  the 
desertion  of  loyalists,  as  the  Province  is  well  rid  of  those  who  do 
not  remain  out  of  choice.  66 

Butler  to  Maurer.    Claims  of  officers  of  the  RB.  N.Y.  for  trans- 

?ortation  of  baggage  to  be  settled,  but  no  new  ones  to  be  received* 
^aesee  for  negroes  enclosed;  directs  what  class  of  thom  is  to  be  sent 
to  Niagara,  and  letter  on  the  subject  from  Col.  Butler  to  be  attended 
to.  67 

Mathews  to  Major  Campbell.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  list  of 
priioners  from  Isle  aux  Noix.  They  are  to  be  released  like  the 
others,    (p.  66.)  69 

Same  to  Ellice  k  Co.  That  the  prohibition  regarding  the  exporta- 
tion of  furs  to  the  Colonies  has  not  yet  been  withdrawn.  70 

Same  to  Gapt  Wood.  That  an  inventory  of  the  barrack  stores 
be  taken  at  Quebec,  previous  to  them  being  handed  over  to  Mr. 
Chandler.  71 

Same  to  K.  Chandler.  Arrangements  to  be  made  for  taking  the 
inventory  of  barrack  stores.  72 

Same  to  French.  Bations  to  be  continued  to  certain  loyalists 
(named)  for  their  usefulness  in  the  secret  service.  73 

Same  to  Bogers.  His  Excellency  will  reserve  lots  for  the  men  of 
his  corps  till  their  names  can  be  procured.  The  conduct  of  Pritchard, 
if  proved,  is  unpardonable.  Cannot  let  to  the  late  raneers  the  land  on 
which  the  barracks  stand,  but  will  let  them  remain  there  for  a  time, 
unless  the  barracks  are  indispenfiably  required.  Men  of  the  late 
rangers  may  go  to  the  Colonies  if  he  (Bogers)  recommend  it  Be- 
specting  returns.  74 

Same  to  Johnson.  His  Excellency  regrets  to  find  that  ill-disposed 

I>erson8  are  vitiating  the  minds  of  the  credulous  among  the 
oyalists.  All  instructions  relating  io  them  have  been  made 
known,  but  has  no  instructions  as  to  provisions.  In  that  and  every- 
thing else  he  will,  however,  grant  all  the  indulgence  possible.  He 
cannot  hold  a  promise  of  all  the  privileges  granted  to  those  in  Nova 
Scotia,  the  Kin^*s  orders  being  explicit  but  will  recommend  their 
oane  to  the  Ministry.  Those  who  prefer  settling  on  the  Seigniories 
may  do  so,  but  those  who  will  settle  on  the  King's  lands  are  better 
entitled  to  indalgence  and  will  receive  the  preference.  He  is  to 
undeceive  the  ignorant  and  counteract  the  designs  of  those  who 
have  prejudiced  them.  Campbell's  memorial  received.  The  only 
vacancy  was  that  intended  for  the  Sergeant  Major ;  he  (Johnson) 
may  dispose  of  it  to  either.  7<> 

Same  to  Taylor.  In  answer  to  memorial  from  loyalists  at  St. 
John's,  His  Excellency  has  determined  not  to  settle  the  lands  aeked 


JaDiiai7  29, 
Qnabec. 

Jamiaiy  29, 
QMbeo. 


J«Biiai7  29, 
Qai^Me. 

Jaoiiar7  29, 
Quebec 


rebmaiyS, 
Q«ebeo. 


TebmaryS, 
Qaebec. 


Tebmaxya, 
Quebec. 

Qaebee. 


Febraftiy  4, 
QmImc. 

FebnuuryS, 
Qaebeo. 

Februarys, 
Q«Bbec. 


FebmaryS, 
Quebec. 


FebmaiyS^ 
Qoebte. 


412 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


&  6S 


1784 


February  S| 
Quebec. 

Febraaiy  6, 
Quebec. 


Febraftiy  8, 
Qaebeo. 


Pebmary  9, 
Quebec. 


Febniary  9, 
Quebec. 


February  9, 
•Qa^bec.  ^ 


February  12, 
<}uebec. 


February  12, 
Quebec 

February  12, 
-Quebec. 


February  12, 
Qaebeo. 


February  12, 
Quebec. 

February  16, 
<2uebec. 


February  16, 
Quebec. 

February  16, 
<}uebee.^      ^ 

February  16, 
Quebec. 


for,  bat  to  grant    lands   elBewhere,  equally    good.     (See   pago 
42\  W 

Mathews  to  Lt  Colonel  Gampbell.  He  may  oome  to  Qaebeo,  when 
his  basiness  shall  make  it  necessary.  79 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  Those  of  the  men  belonging  to  the 
late  detaohment  of  Uajor  fiogers,  who  desire  to  go  to  the  Colonies  tar 
their  effects  may  do  so  in  the  same  manner  as  those  recommended 
by  Sir  John  Johnson  and  Major  Jessap.  Tobacco  is  selling  in  Mon. 
trea),  which  most  have  been  smaggled.  To  prevent  sach  trade  nntil 
instraction  shall  have  been  received  and  pablisbed.  M 

Same  to  Hagh  Finlay.  No  post  can  be  established  between  the 
Province  and  New  York  till  instractions  are  received.  Till  general 
arrangements  of  the  posts  take  place,  defers  making  any  alteraUona 
to  Chambly  or  elsewhere.  81 

Same  to  Major  Gampbell.  That  he  may  make  a  tour  to  complete 
any  arrears  in  the  master  of  troops,  at  the  period  the  staff  was 
redaced,  bat  from  that  time  his  appointment  had  ceased.  Mrs. 
Hill  may  have  a  pass  to  go  to  the  Colonies.  S8 

Same  to  HogeL  His  Excellency  had  intended  to  appoint  him  to  a 
company  had  the  war  continaed^  Shall  do  anvthing  he  can  to 
atone  for  the  disappointment.  The  money  exponaed  for  bringing  in 
men  shoald  be  inaemnified.  83 

Same  to  Johnson.  That  the  application  enclosed  may  be  granted, 
in  the  same  manner  as  to  previoos  applicants.  Is  anzioos  to  got 
retarns  of  the  loyalists  and  others  desiroas  of  settling,  as  mnidk 
time  will  be  employed  in  making  oat  grants,  &c.  The  officers  of 
the  Indian  Department  to  be  paid  their  expenses  to  the  Board  for 
the  examination  of  CoL  Johnson's  accoanta.  84 

Same  to  the  same.  Is  aware  of  the  pains  taken  by  him  to  cood- 
teract  the  attempts  to  disanite  the  loyiuists.  The  good  effects  of 
their  settling.  Arrangements  shoald  be  made  by  Major  Holland 
for  the  persons  to  be  employed  by  McNiff ;  hopes  that  he  will  bo 
able  to  receive  instractions  to  enable  hini  to  leave  Montreal  on  the 
20th  or  25th.    Amtngements  for  the  sarveys.  85 

Same  to  De  Lancy.  Urging  the  forwarding  of  passports  for  tb« 
retarn  of  the  loyalists  who  wish  to  settle  in  the  Province.  87 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  Information  brought  by  Corporal 
Brooks  has  been  laid  before  His  Excellency.  How  permission  is  to 
be  given  for  passing  to  the  Colonies.  88 

Same  to  Lient.  McDoagall.  No  appointment  in  the  army  can  be 
made  by  His  Excellency  from  the  date  of  redaction,  the  24th 
December  last,  nor  can  he  make  any  alterations  in  appointments.  89 

Same  to  Rev.  J.Stewart  (Staart).  His  Excellency  will  recommeiMl 
his  beinff  appointed  Chaplain  at  Cataraqai,  provided  he  makes  it  hia 
sole  residence.  90 

Same  to  Meyers.  Cannot  comply  with  the  application  for  leave 
to  settle  on  Jlissisqaoi  Bay,  for  reason  already  given  and  now 
repeated.  91 

Same  to  Lient.  Bobertson.  In  consequence  of  the  loss  of  his  honse^ 
arrangements  are  to  be  made  for  M.  Tonnancoar  occupying  barrack 
rooms  at  Three  Bivcrs.  93 

Same  to  Sills.  To  assist  in  giving  effect  to  His  Bxcellenqy'a 
wishes  to  accommodate  M.  Tonnancoar  in  the  barracks  at  Three 
Bivers.  93 

Same  to  St.  Leger.  Mr.  Boland,  who  he  supposes  is  the  person 
called  Poland  in  another  letter,  is  to  remain  at  Montreal,  until  it  la 
decided  about  a  hospital  mate  in  the  upper  part  of  the  Provinoew  9S 


BL63. 


HALDIHAND  OOLLBOTION. 


4U 


1784 

FebroAcy  16, 
Quebec 


Febmary  16, 
Quebec. 


February  19, 
Quebec. 


February  19, 
Quebec. 


February  23, 
Quebec 


February  25, 
Quebec. 


February  27, 
Quebec. 

If  arch  1, 
Quebec. 


March  1, 
Quebec. 


JUrchl, 
Quebec. 

Jfarch  1, 
Quebec. 


March  1, 
•Quebec. 


HathewB  to  Boss.  Lieat.  Eotte*B  attoDdaoce  apon  a  sarvey  of  tbe 
Long  Saalt  neoeesary ;  guides  sent  to  Cataraqoi  to  take  the  party 
down.  94 

Same  to  Johnson.  Enclosing  letter  (open)  from  Major  Holland, 
to  be  forwarded  to  Cataraqoi  by  three  or  loar  Indians  or  loyalists, 
who  are  to  assist  in  bringing  down  instraotions  for  the  sorrey  hy 
Lieat.  Ettte,  in  time  to  meet  MoNiff,  Lieat  Satherlaud  and  party. 
Setnrn  of  seven  companies  of  his  battalion  desirous  of  settling  has 
been  received.  95 

Same  to  Manro.  The  companies  of  Angus  and  Alex.  McDonnell 
not  included  in  the  list  of  those  desirous  ofsettliDg  in  the  Provineeu 
Beturns  to  be  sent  at  once  to  Sir  John  Johnson  of  the  names  of  the 
officers  and  men,  with  the  number  of  the  children,  &c.,  desirous  of 
settling,  or  their  reasons  for  not  accepting  the  Eing's  offer,  9€ 

Same  to  Johnson.  Orders  have  been  sent  to  Munro  to  have  re- 
turns made  and  forwarded.  Hopes  the  survey  will  be  begun  in 
March,  Sketch  sent  in  addition  to  the  plan  he  is  already  furnished 
with  of  the  township;  arrangement  for  the  allocation  of  lots, 
&o.  97 

Same  to  Bev.  John  Stuart.  That  his  intentions  respecting  a  re- 
sidence in  Cataraqui  are  satisfactory  to  His  Excellency,  who  believes 
that  there  are  great  reasons  to  suppose  it  will  become  a  considerable 
settlement  Does  not  wish  him  to  relinquish  the  school  in  Montreal^ 
till  be  can  remove  with  a  certainty  of  success.  A  convenient  town 
plot  will  be  marked  out  for  him  at  Cataraqui  and  he  will  be  recom- 
mended to  be  rector  of  the  parish  where  the  garrison  shall  be  situat- 
ed. 99 

Same  to  James  Shepherd.  Sending  copy  of  letter  from  Governor 
Campbell,  of  importance  to  the  trade  of  the  Province,  which  he  is 
asked  to  communicate  to  the  merchants  of  Qaebec.  Will  write  to 
Mr.  E.  W.  Gray,  of  Montreal  to  the  same  effect.  IM 

Same  to  David  Grordon.  Directions  to  pay  the  bills  drawn  by 
Governor  Parr,  when  sent,  to  prevent  inconvenience,  the  return  ol 
Mr.  Gu;^ler  being  so  uncertain.  101 

Haldimand  to  Governor  Campbell,  Jamaica.  Acknowledging 
receipt  of  information  of  the  Orders  in  Council  for  the  prohibition  of 
American  vessels  landing  their  cargoes  in  the  West  Indian  Islands. 
He  has  circukited  the  information,  Thanks  for  offers  of  encourage- 
ments to  any  who  may  trade  from  Canada  to  Jamaica.  102 

Same  to  Governor  Parr,  Nova  Scotia.  Is  pleased  the  intention  of 
opening  the  road  from  Eamouraska  to  the  Biver  St.  John  is  so 
warmly  received ;  much  will  depend  on  the  people  selected  for  the 
stations  ;  the  employment  of  Major  Studholme  for  the  management 
is  the  best  means.  The  Meroures  are  a  faithful  family  but  rather 
expensive.  Dispatches  to  be  returned  by  the  courier  sent  with 
Mercure.  103 

Same  to  Major  General  Campbell.  Congratulates  him  on  his 
arrival  at  Halifax  in  command  of  the  forces  on  the  eastern  coast  of 
the  Atlantic,  with  offers  of  services,  &c.  104 

Mathews  to  Captain  Ovens,  Fort  Howe.  Thanks  for  offer  of 
service  in  support  of  the  intercourse  between  Nova  Scotia  and 
Canada.  Asks  for  assistance  to  the  messenger  sent  along  with 
Mercure.  lOJ^ 

Same  to  Higginbottom.  Desiring  him  to  set  out  with  Mercure  to 
bring  back  despatches  from  Halifitx.    He  is  to  wait  upon  Governor 


414  HALDIHAND  OOLLBOTION.  R  US 


1Y84        Parr  and  Major  General  Campbell*    He  is  to  learn  what  he  can 
aboat  the  new  settlements.  10^ 

¥^^'  Haldimand  to  Parr.    To  make  inquiry  of  the  master  of  the 

^^^  "  Kitty,"  transport  vessel  driven  back  to  Haliflax  in  November,  ii 

^^^.  he  has  letter  or  despatches  for  Qaebeo.  107 

Q^^^'  Mathews  to  Studholme.    His  Ezoellenqy  is  pleased  at  his  selection 

by  Gk>vemor  Parr  to  superintend  the  worts  of  commnnicatioa 
between  Nova  Scotia  and  Qoebeo.  108 

^^^  Mathews  to  DeLancey.    Has  received  a  memorial  signed  Orase^ 

^**"^'  on  account  of  the  loyalists,  which  cannot  be  eomplied  with,  as  the 

stocking  of  farms,  &c.,  is  utterly  impossible.  There  can  be  no 
change  in  the  form  of  government,  and  if  it  does  not  suit  the  views 
of  Mr.  Grass  and  others,  a  passage  will  be  provided  for  them  to 
Nova  Scotia  should  they  prefer  it  109 

^nh  4,  Same  to  James  Stanley  Goddard.   To  send  return  of  all  axes,  &c», 

^^"'^^^^  in  the  Indian  store.    His  Bxcellenoy  supposes  Sir  John  Johnson 

has  set  off  for  the  Long  Sault  1 1 1 

^^^  ^  Same  to  Johnson,    itespecting  the  expenses  of  surveying,  &^, 

Qoebeo.  lands  for  the  loyalists,  and  the  mode  of  deciding  on  their  cor> 

rectness  and  of  paying  them.  No  extraordinary  expenses  can  be 
allowed.  112 

^^^^^  Same  to  Brant.    His  Excellency  desires  to  see  him  at  Quebec^ 

ijMbeo.  having  many  things  to  say  to  him  on  the  subject  of  the  new  settle- 

ment lis 

l^reh  4,  Same  to  George  Davison.    Granting  leave  of  absence.  114 

4|SM>eo. 


1 4,  Same  to  Chandler.    Allowance  of  firewood  to  Generals  Cl^rk  and 

««^«-  Powell.  114 

Vareh  4,  Same  (circular)  to  Delanoey,  Jessup,  French,  Sherwood,  Orav^ 

Quebec  m,^  Munro,  explaining  an    advertisement   respecting  the  loyai- 

ists.  lis 

■m^  ^  Same  to  Williams.    That  Mr.  Benand  and  Mr.  King  will  accept 

^^*^^^*  the  trust  of  Mr.  Lonergan's  (7)  estate.    He  is  to  make  out  the  neces- 

sary powers.  11^ 

Mfveli  6,  Mme  to  Joseph  Descheneanx.    That  he  has  submitted  his  memo- 

Qeebec  rial  to  the  Solicitor  General,  and  the  question  will  be  tried  on  the 

Beceiver  General's  return.  IIG^ 

■arahs,  SametoBUice.    Oannot  grant  his  request  to  send  boats  with 

Q»«l>«o*  merchandlBe  to  posts  in  the  upper  country,  but  will  send  passports 

for  him  and  his  servants  as  requested.  117 

Mtatk  9,  Same  to  Wear.    His  Bxceilency  is  surprised  at  his  (Wear's)  per* 

QmIwc.  sistence  in  the  request  to  settle  on  Missisquoi  Bav.    Beasons  against 

it  have  been  given,  which  still  exist.  His  Bxceilency  is  most 
anxious  to  satisfy  the  loyalists,  but  cannot  eive  an  acre  to  gratify 
individuals  at  the  expense  of  the  public  good.  lia 

jfareh  8,  Same  to  Sherword.    Mr.  Case  is  referred  to  him  as  to  the  advantage 

Qaebee.  of  a  (settlement  at  Cataraqui.     Representations  as  to  the  difficulties 

proceed  from  ignorance  or  misinformation.  The  arrangements  for^ 
the  transport  of  the  loyalists.  They  will  have  lands,  provisions, 
&0.,  but  not  stock.  Is  very  doubtful  of  the  statement  that  Seigniom 
or  private  individuals  will,  as  stated,  give  the  latter.  The  refusal  to 
settle  on  Missisquoi  Bay  arrived  at  alter  mature  deliberation,  but 
His  Bxceilency  desires  to  have  a  full  and  detailed  account  of  any 
loyalists  that  may  be  there,  their  situation,  &c.  Does  not  believe  any 
of  them  would  venture  to  settle  contrary  to  express  commands.  119* 
lUieh  8,  Haldimand  to  Benaud  (in  French).    Designs  to  carry  on  work  on 

Q«^®-  the  Temificouata  Boad,  when  the  season  shall  permit;  on  arrival  at. 


B.   83.  HALBIMIND  OOLLXOTION.  41S 


1184. 

Kamourafika  he  (BeDand)  is  to  send  hay  and  straw  to  the  most 

anitable  places  as  far  as  the  Lake;  to  engage  good  Canadian 

choppers  to  have  wood  prepared  for  the  baildingB  and  mills  spoken 

of.   Sas  arranged  with  the  o£Scer  in  command  of  the  44th,  at  Ka- 

moaraska,  to  Bopply  proviBions.  Pago  123 

Kareh  11,  Hathews  to  W.  Grant.    That  he  is  to  pay  the  charitable  donations 

Quebec.  ^  Montreal  as  was  done  last  year.  124 

Mmreh  14,  Haldimand  to  Captain  Schack*    The  remaining  part  of  the  Naval 

4}aebee.  Department,  left  after  the  redaction,  to  be  transferred  to  the  Quarter 

Master  General.  Seturns  to  be  made  of  all  stores  received,  expended 

and  sent  to  the  Upper  Province.  124 

J^*^  ^^  Same  to  Captain  Wood.    That  he  is  to  take  charge  of  the  naval 

Quebec.  stores,  &c.,  transferred  by  Captain  Schank.  126 

Itoeh  14>  Same  to  Chandler.    He  is  to  receive  and  give  receipts  for  all  ord- 

^***^^  nance,  &o^  transferred  from  the  Naval  Department  to  the  ordnance 

store.  127 

March  14,  Same  to  Maorer.    Similar  orders  as  to  naval  stores.  12T 

Qvebec 

jfafch  15,  Mathews  to  Danford.    To  assist  in  ezaminiog  naval  stores  trans- 

Qvbec.  ferred.  128 

MvehiS,  Haldimand  to  Johnson.     Has  had  a  conversation  with  Joseph 

Q*a1^m-«         Brant  and  David  respectiDg  their  settlement.  Butler  believes  he  can 

Jnrchase  the  land  from  the  Missisaugas  for  a  trifling  consideration ; 
oseph  believes  that  the  Mohawks  will  soon  see  the  advantage  of  ex- 
tending themselves  in  so  fine  a  coantry  and  forming  an  alliance  with 
other  tribes ;  some  of  the  tribes  not  inclined  to  go  to  the  Bay  or 
Qnint^,  but  he  intends  to  reserve  lartd  there  for  the  Indians  who  may 
desire  to  settle  there  now  or  at  a  future  time.  Begrets  the  obstacles 
in  the  way  of  settling  his  (Johnson's)  regiment  opposite  St.  B6gis; 
no  grant  was  ever  made  of  these  lands  to  Indians,  or  to  Pdre  Gour- 
dan  or  any  one  whatever  on  their  behalf;  if  Gourdan  told  the  Indians 
he  was  possessed  of  such  a  deed  he  must  have  deceived  them ;  thonsh 
the  Indians  have  no  legal  claim,  yet  they  are  to  be  dealt  with  libe- 
rally ;  they  may  probably  seek  to  cross  the  river  before  lonff,  and 
their  settling  near  the  loyalists  would  have  a  good  effect.  It  was 
right  to  employ  Mr.  Kotte  in  tlie  meantime  where  no  dispute  could 
arise.  128 

Marchl^  Mathews  to  the  same.    The  men  with  Sutherland,  not  necessary 

Qwbcc  iqj.  ^q  Burvey,  to  be  discharged ;  they  will  have  the  advantage  of 

being  earlier  on  the  ground.  Those  with  Collins  at  Cataraqui  were 
not  to  receive  pay,  except  such  as  were  actually  employed ;  the 
charge  cannot  be  allow^.  His  Excellency  is  etiil  of  opinion  that 
some  compensation  must  be  made  to  the  St.  B^gis  Indians  for  the 
land  wanted.  The  reservation  on  Bay  of  Quints.  Will  see  Colonel 
Gampbell  as  to  the  goods  taken  from  Major  Holland.  131 

Same  to  W.  Ban.    Thanks  for  the  examination  of  Mr.  Sills' 
account.  134 

Mardi  18,  Same  to  Capt.  Fraser,  jr.    Two  companies  from  Yamaska  to  be 

Q!'^^^  conveyed  to  bt.  Charles  with  their  families  before  the  ice  breaks 
up,  to  be  cantoned  there  till  the  loyalists  in  general  move  to  their 
settlements.  To  leave  provisions  for  twelve  morths  for  seven  men, 
with  necessary  bedding.  The  rest  of  the  provisions  to  be  removed 
to  St.  Denis,  and  the  tedding  to  Sorel.  135 

y^^^  ^o  Haldimand  to  DeLancey.     ttations  to  be  given  to  Mr.  McDonnell 

Qoebee.  at  Lachine,  for  reasons  stated.  136- 

126-3 


416 


HALDIMANB  OOLLIOTION. 


KCS 


1784. 
March  32, 
Quebec. 


March  22, 
<2aebec. 

March  22, 
■Quebec. 


March  22, 
•Quebec 


March  23, 
Quebec 


March  24, 
Quebec 

March  26, 
Quebec 


March  26, 
Quebec 


March  28, 
Quebec 


March  29, 
<2uebec 


MatihewB  to  Sherwood.  It  will  be  more  ooovenient  to  proonre 
the  wheat  from  the  Mohawk  River,  than  from  Yermont.  ffis 
Bxoellenov  approves  of  the  scheme  for  providiog  the  settlemeiit 
with  cattley  but  having  no  authority  must  decline  to  inbur  thm 
expense  at  present  Major  Oampbell  ordered  to  have  the  settle^ 
ment  making  by  Oapt.  Myers  visited,  to  ascertain  if  the  settlers  are 
within  the  line;  if  within  the  American  lines,  all  provisions  to  be 
withdrawn,  and  the  principals  to  be  orden»d  to  headquartersi 
P.S.— Another  reason  for  not  bringing  the  wheat  from  Vermont 
is  that  it  would  give  the  intriguing  party  an  opportunity  fw  ao 
intercourse,  which  it  is  His  Excellency's  desire  to  avoid.   Fage  137 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  Instructions  referred  to  in  letter  to 
Sherwood,  to  visit  settlements  made  by  Myers,  Pritchard  and  others 
on  Missisquoi  Bay.  139 

Haldimand  to  lit.  Col.  Campbell.  To  settle  the  claims  of  the  St. 
Begis  Indians  to  the  land  from  the  Bivi^re  aux  Baisins  to  a  creek 
a  little  above  the  Long  Sault,  not  that  they  have  any  1^^ 
right,  but  that  they  have  long  believed  they  had,  and  he  wishes  to 
tieat  them  liberally.  Pierre  Menas,aQ  old  Indian  at  the  Lake  of 
Two  Mountains,  has  a  claim  he  is  willing  to  relinquish  for  a  small 
annual  pension.    To  settle  with  him  also.  141 

Same  to  Johnson.  No  time  should  be  lost  in  making  arrange- 
ments for  purchasing  the  lands  for  the  settlement  on  the  Orand 
Biver,  proposed  by  Joseph  Brant,  the  lands  as  by  plan  enclosed, 
being  those  situated  between  Lakes  Ontario,  Erie  and  Huron.  He 
is  to  appropriate  £1,500,  N.  Y.  Cy.,  in  meeting  certain  claims  of 
the  Mohawks,  which  are  just.  Full  accounts  to  be  kept,  to  be  sab- 
mitted  to  the  Minister.  This  is  to  be  kept  from  the  knowledge  of 
the  other  Indians,  who  would  make  similar  demands  without  the 
same  reason.  The  clothing  to  be  distributed  to  the  Six  Nations  as 
soon  as  possible.  Brant  desires  him  to  say  something  in  answer  to 
their  last  speeches,  so  as  to  content  them  till  instructions  are  re- 
ceived. 143 

Mathews  to  Macbean.  Sending  distribution  of  ammunition  fbr 
the  militia  of  Montreal  and  Three  Blvers,  that  of  Montreal  to  be 
delivered  to  Mr.  St.  George  i>upr^  and  the  other  to  Mr.Tonnanoonr, 
Three  Blvers.  IM 

Same  to  Maurer.  To  lend  Bocheblave  the  four  bateaux  firom 
Carleton  Island  he  asks  for.  IM 

Same  to  Jessup.  The  request  of  Captidn  Myers  cannot  possiUj 
be  complied  with.  The  other  letter  is  in  the  hands  of  the  Solicitor 
Oeneral,  with  one  on  the  same  subject  from  DeLancey.  It  would 
be  a  dangerous  precedent  to  impede  the  recovery  of  debts  in  the 
Province,  as  the  Americans  would  infallibly  take  advantage  of  it  in 
the  Colonies.  161 

Haldimand  to  Captains  of  Militia  at  St  Thomas,  St.  Pierre,  te. 
(circular  in  French).  To  prevent  the  cutting  of  budding  timber  on 
the  Seigniory  of  Bividre  du  Sud.  168 

Mathews  to  DePeyster.  That  the  allowance  granted  to  the  ofi- 
oer  commanding  at  Oswegatchie  is  transferred  to  the  post  of  Oarle* 
ton  Island.  ITl 

Same  to  Major  Boss.  Bespeoting  the  promotions  in  the  battalion 
under  his  command.  Sir  John  Johnson  has  received  a  warrant  fbr 
the  bounty  to  the  men  enlisted.  168 


iLes 


HALBDCANB  OOLLXOTION. 


4]T 


1784. 
Jbrcli29, 
Qoebeo. 


lUrehS9, 
'Qaebee. 


Ifareh29, 

lUroha9, 
<2oebec. 


1Iarch39, 
'Quebec. 


lfAreh29, 
•Quebec. 

IUrcha9, 
Qaebec 


Mftrch29, 
Qaebeo* 

lUcdiSO^ 
Quebec. 


Haldimand  to  Major  Boss.  SendiDg  copies  of  orders  for  the  re- 
daction of  tbe  staff,  &c.,  and  for  the  disbanding  of  the  84th  luid 
Provincial  Corps.  Will  not  rit-k  the  conseqnenoes  with  the  Indians 
of  disbanding  till  official  information  is  received  of  the  Treaty  of 
Peace  being  signed,  fiverythinff,  however,  to  be  in  readiness  to  dui> 
band  on  the  shortest  notice,  information  sent  of  the  provision 
made  for  the  troops  and  loyalists  inclined  to  settle  in  the  rrovince. 
The  84th  is  fortanate  in  being  close  to  Cataraqni  which  it  is  intended 
to  settle,  as  it  is  his  wish  they  should  take  np  their  lots  as  soon  as 
they  are  disbanded.  Arrangements  for  sarveying,  &c ,  for  supply- 
ing rations,  seed  and  potatoes.  The  84th  to  be  collected,  a  smiul 
garrison  of  the  34th  to  take  the  places  of  those  at  Oswegow 
Names  of  the  officers  and  men  desirous  of  settling  to  be  sent  as  soon 
as  possible.  Page  154 

Mathews  to  Major  Eoss.  The  extravagance  of  the  demand  for 
tools  by  some  of  the  loyalists.  What  can  be  allowed  is  done  entire- 
ly by  His  Excellency,  as  he  has  r.o  sanction  for  it.  He  (Boss^ 
should  give  what  help  he  can  to  loyalists  in  need  of  it.  Josepk 
Brant's  thankfulness  lor  services  rendered  him.  157 

Haldimand  to  Major  Harris.  Substantially  the  same  as  the  letter 
to  Major  Boeis  of  the  same  date  (p.  154).  158 

Same  to  DePeyster.  The  first  part  substantially  the  same  as 
the  letter  to  Majors  Boss  and  Harris  (pp.  154,  157).  Should  the 
men  discharged  from  the  84th,  rangers  or  loyalists,  decline 
settling  at  Niagara,  they  are  to  be  sent  down ;  any  choosing  to  do  so 
may  stop  at  Gataraqui,  where  Major  Soss  has  orders  to  receive 
them.  The  post  now  occupied  by  the  rangers  to  be  taken  charge  of  to 
save  damages.  It  will  serve  as  a  barrack  on  this  side  of  the  river^ 
should  Fort  Niagara  be  evacuated ;  surveyors  are  ordered  to  reserve 
the  east  end  including  the  high  ground  above  Navy  Hill  across  to 
the  i*our  mile  run  for  the  Oowo.  The  84th  ordered  fitun 
Michiilimakinak,  except  Capt.  Bobertson ;  seed  potatoes,  &c.,  to 
be  sent  down  to  Gataraqui.  161 

Same  to  Oapt.  Sobertson  The  84th  to  be  disbanded  on  the  24tk 
May;  the  detachment  of  the  regiment  to  be  recalled  from  Michilli- 
makinak  as  soon  as  possible,  but  he  is  to  remain  in  the  command 
there  till  he  (Haldimand)  has  received  instructions  as  to  the  evaeiui- 
tion  of  the  posts.  He  (Kobertson)  cannot  be  removed  to  Cataraqni, 
as  Mtfjor  Boss,  from  his  services,  is  to  be  continued  in  command 
there.  166 

Same  to  the  same.  Official  letter  [that  he  is  to  continue  in  oon^ 
mand  of  Michillimakinak.  '  167 

Mathews  to  Lt.  CoL  Hoyes.  Indian  goods  saved  from  the  'Taitk** 
to*be  forwarded  to  Detroit.  Joseph  Brant  has  stated  the  oircmir 
stances  of  the  visit  of  the  Indian  traders.  His  Excellency  is  impatient 
for  the  instructions  as  to  trade  with  the  Colonies  and  the  £ite  of  the 
Six  Nations  with  respect  to  their  lands.  Cannot  at  present  graat 
leave  of  absence  to  him  (Hoyes)  to  go  to  England.  167 

Same  to  Johnson.  Returns  to  be  sent  of  the  officers  of  his  two 
battalions  with  taeir  places  of  nativity,  &c.  Bespeoting  promotions, 
&c.    Despatches  sent  for  Joseph  Brant.  169 

Same  to  Oill.  Has  received  his  communication  that  he  intends 
to  carry  on  a  fishery  in  Chaleurs  and  at  Pabos.  His  Exeellency  has 
no  objection  to  his  fishing  at  the  latter  place,  but  must  oomply 
with  the  regulations.  (2annot  at  present  accept  his  offer  of  the 
(Janoeaux,  but  will  give  the  preference  to  his  offer.  170 


12i-3| 


418 


HALDDCAND  OOLLBOTIOST. 


R«» 


1784. 
XarehSO, 
Quebec 

April  1, 
Qoebee. 


April  1, 
Quebec 

April  2, 
Qoebee. 

Aprils 
Qaebec 


.^>ril6, 
Quebec 


Aprils, 
Qiiebec 

Aprils, 
Quebec 


Aprils, 
Quebec 

Aprils, 
Qoebee 

Qnebec 


Aprils,^ 
Quebec 

.^rilS, 
Quebec 


Aprils, 
Quebec. 

April  6, 1 
Quebec 


Mathews  to  St.  Leger.  Approves  of  his  releasing  certain  men  of 
the  34th  Segiment  Page  171 

Same  to  Bogers.  His  Excellency  has  no  objections  to  let  LieaL 
Ferguson  and  others  visit  the  lands  at  Cataraqnl  to  look  for  » 
landing  place,  but  sees  no  necessity  for  it,  the  surveys  being  care- 
folly  made  already.  The  jaunt  will  canse  those  sent  some  expenses 
and  they  will  be  none  the  wiser.  172 

Same  to  Johnson.  That  the  lots  asked  for  by  him  for  Mr. 
Sutherland  cannot  be  given  oat  of  the  regular  coarse.  173^ 

Same  to  Hagh  Finlay.  No  mails  to  be  sent  by  way  of  New  York 
till  instructions  are  received.  174 

Same  to  the  same.  Bepeating  that  no  oflScial  mail  can  be  sent  to 
Europe  by  way  of  New  York,  but  there  is  no  objection  to  his  send- 
ing letters  with  the  messengers  going  on  other  business,  which  may 
be  posted  there.  17C^ 

Same  to  Dr.Smyth.  Remarks  on  account  of  the  regimental  hospital 
for  the  rangers,  opened  at  St.  John's.  The  pensions  nave  ceased  with 
the  general  reductions,  but  His  Bxcellenoy  will  try  to  give  some 
help.  Certificate  to  be  sent  for  arrears  of  secret  service  monev.    17S- 

&une  to  Jeesup.  Remarks  on  hospital  accounts  referred  to  in 
letter  to  Dr.  Smyth  (p.  176").  178 

Same  to  Alex.  Wbite.  That  lots  will  be  given  at  Sorel  to  the 
persons  mentioned  in  his  letter;  the  lots  must  be  small  and  all  per- 
sons must  actually  sit  down  upon  their  lots.  The  situation  of  the 
town  will  require  consideration.  Theadvantaffes  to  the  settlers.  179 

Haldimand  to  Macbean.  The  quantity  ol  powder  (five  barrels^ 
in  magazine  of  Montreal  to  be  increased  to  25  when  navigation 
<q>ens.  18(^ 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  No  instructions  yet  as  to  the  appoint- 
ment of  a  Deputy  Commissary  of  musters.  180* 

Mathews  to  Sherwood.  Persons  to  drive  the  cattle  to  Cataraqui 
for  the  settlers  there,  may  remain  in  their  present  habitations  till 
the  season  suits  for  driving.  If  necessary  he  may  cross  the  lake  for 
Indian  corn.  Will  make  no  advances  for  cattle ;  is  persuaded  that> 
as  many  as  can  be  wanted  will  be  driven  to  Oswego.  If  not,  it  will 
be  easy  to  send  to  the  Mohawk  River  or  through  the  country.  Mr. 
Sumner  may  be  informed  that  there  will  be  no  objection  to  grant, 
lands  on  the  same  terms  as  to  the  loyidists,  but  it  must  be  in  the 
situations  assigned.  Missisquoi  is  precluded,  and  no  provision  will 
be  given  to  his  settlers  as  has  been  done  to  the  loyalists,  who  took: 
part  in  the  war  and  have  become  destitute.  If  Mrs.  Buck  wishes 
her  children  to  remain  in  the  Province,  their  father's  proportion 
will  be  given  them,  as  soon  as  they  are  of  age  to  settle.  181 

Same  to  Lt.  McAllen.  To  furnish  Sherw^,  on  application,  with 
transport  for  about  200  bushels  of  com  from  across  the  Lake.     183 

Same  to  Munro.  Has  no  objection  to  him  sending  his  memorial 
to  the  Board  of  Claims,  but  he  must  not  forget  to  state  the  allowances 
he  has  already  received;  his  services  did  not  warrant  a  liurffe 
amount.  184- 

Same  to  Col.  French.  That  he  is  to  satisfy  Mr.  Barnes  on  the 
subject  of  a  letter  and  enclosures  sent  186- 

&ime  to  Nathl.  Day.  That  he  is  to  ^ve  orders  to  allow  the 
Canadians  employed  in  the  transport  service,  the  same  allowances 
of  provisions  and  rum  as  are  given  to  the  bateaux  men,  in  accordance 
wiib  Capt  Manrer's  application.  18T 


&.6S  HALBIMAKD  OOLLIOTION.  419 


17S4 

April  8, '  Mathews  to  Major  Campbell.  That  the  families  settled  at  Missis^oot 

Quebeo!  Bay  may  remain   there  till  the  season  admits   of  them   being; 

removed  with  convenience.  Desires  to  know  more  explicitly  Hr. 
Ferguson's  reasons  for  wishing  to  remain  at  St.  John's.  Any  one 
exemption  will  prodace  a  number  of  applications.  Page  187 

April  8,  Same  to  Major  Oray.    A  passage  shall  be  provided  for  the  worn 

Quebec,  ont  soldiers  whose  infirmities  prevent  them  profiting  by  the  landai 

Their  discharges  and  certificates  will  be  sent.  189 

April  8,  Same  to  Barns.    Has  received  report  of  the  late  survey  of  provi* 

Qaebeo.  gj^j^g  ^^  Sorel,  and  certificate  of  those  condemned  being  destroyed. 

Approves  of  his  having  conveyed  Eraser's  stores  from  Si. 
Charles.  189 

Aprtt  8,  Same  to  Brant.  His  Bxcellency's  desire  that  the  Mohawks  should 

^aebee.  y^  united  on  the  Grand  Biver,  as  their  strenfi^h,  &o.,  as  a  reepectaUe 

nation  depends  on  their  perfect  union  and  close  conneotioni  A 
large  portion  of  land  is  reserved  for  them  on  the  Bay  of  Quints,  bat 
he  would  prefer  the  other  plan,  although  the  selection  is  left  to  their 
own  decision*  190 

April  8,  Same  to  Hawley,  Machiche.    The  instructions  as  to  grantiDg 

Quebec.  lands  in  the  Province  to  the  loyalists  have  been  transmited  to 

DeLancey.  They  contain  nothing  to  warrant  the  apprehension  of 
a  privation  of  freedom.  His  Excellency  is  anxious  to  do  every- 
thing within  his  power  for  the  loyalists,  but  if  what  he  can  do  does 
not  come  up  to  the  expectation  of  him  (Hawley)  and  those  ho 
represents  His  Excellency  gives  the. fullest  permission  to  them 
to  seek  redress  in  such  manner  as  they  shall  think  best.  192 

April  8,  Same  to  Major  Gray.    His  Excellency  regrets  that,  for  reasons 

Qaebeo.  given,  the  settlement  at  Coteau  du  Lac  cannot  take  place.    Every 

assistance  will  be  given  to  his  family  and  such  of  the  other  officers 
as  go  upwards  to  be  placed  as  c:)ntiguous  to  the  settlement  as 
possible.  193 

April  8,  Same  to  Peter  Yan  Alstine.  In  reply  to  the  memorial,  His  Excels 

Quebec.  lency  directs  that  a  town  lot  be  granted  to  each  of  the  party  with  a 

proportion  of  land  in  a  township  as  directed  by  His  Majesty's  instruo- 
tions.  He  knows  nothing  of  Carleton's  promise  of  clothing,  arms 
and  ammunition,  nor  has  he  instructions  to  that  effect.  From  his 
feelings  he  has  been  led  into  expenses  for  them  not  authorised,  bat 
he  is  not  justified  in  going  to  the  amazing  length  expected.  Every 
protection  and  indulgence  will  be  afiorded  to  the  loyalist  settlers^ 
but  means  of  defence  are  totally  unnecessary  and  would  only  divert 
the  settler  from  his  more  necessary  business.  "  In  short  the  loyalists 
have  everything  to  expect  from  His  Excellency  which  the  best 
inclinations  and  his  abilities  can  afford."  194 

April  8,  Same  to  Johnson.    No  alterations  can  be  made  in  the  rations  of 

Quebec.  the  surveying  party,  which  must  be  regulated   entirely  by  tho 

Surveyor  General.    The  application  by  Lt.  Sutherland  being  all  tot 
front  lots  cannot  be  granted,  as  the  allotment  must  be  made  impar- 
tially. 1  6 
April  8,                 <)me  to  Todd.  His  Excellency  is  averse  to  the  practice  of  employ- 
Quebec.          iDg     'diers  in  the  transport  of  merchandise  on  the  upper  commu- 
nication ;  he  will  give  every  aid  to  establish  transport  on  the  best 
fi>oting,  but  will  delay  any  partial  arrangement.                           I9i 
April  8,              Same  to  John  Burke.    If  they  think  the  persons  convicted  at 
Qnebee.          Lachine  of  selling  without  a  license  are  equally  worthy  of  being 
pardoned  as  those  charged  with  harbouring  a  deserteri  the  justices 
may  remit  the  fines.                                                                       198 


4S0 


HALDDCAND  OOLLIOTION. 


B.G: 


1784. 
April  8, 
Qaebee. 
April  8, 
Quebec 


April  12, 
Qaebeo. 


April  12, 
Quebec 

April  12, 
Quebec. 


April  12, 
Quebec 


April  12, 
Quebec 


i^fUia, 

Quebec. 

April  14, 
Quebec 

April  15, 
Quebec 


Mathews  to  Maarer.  To  pay  Sir  John  Johns3n  wages  for  Cana- 
dian bateanc  men  (see  p.  196  )  Page  199 

Same  to  Messrs.  Grey  and  Frobisher.  His  Bxoellency  will  readily 
oomply  with  their  request  (see  letter  to  Barke  p.  198)  bat  as  the 
prosecution  was  institoted  by  St.  Leger  he  should  be  applied  to 
previous  to  the  oflfender  being  released.  199 

Haldimand  to  Cheyalier  de  la  Luzerne  (in  French).  Has  not,  in 
spite  of  every  effort,  been  able  to  reconcile  the  Indians  to  the 
terms  of  the  preliminary  treaty  of  peace.  Dare  not  counsel  him^ 
therefore,  to  take  the  jdurney  and  most  give  up  the  satisfaction  he 
woald  have  had  in  making  his  acquaintance.  20^ 

Same  to  General  Schuyler.  Fowarding  a  letter  for  the  Chevalier 
de  la  Luzerne.  201 

Mathews  to  Hoyes.  Letter  with  Indian  speeches  and  retaras. 
Sir  John  Johnson  instructed  to  send  Brant  to  Niagara,  on  the  sabject 
of  Schuyler's  speech.  His  Excellency  approves  of  Newkirk  having 
been  sent  off  in  consequence  of  Schuyler's  application,  the  other 
man  to  follow.  202^ 

Haldimand  to  Johnson.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  letters  relating^ 
to  Indian  Council  in  reference  to  Schuyler's  speech.  Its  insolent 
tone;  the  insidious  means  taken  by  Schuyler  in  carrying  ont  the 
object  of  Congress  for  disuniting  the  Six  Nations,  and  gaining  then^ 
over  to  the  interest  of  the  States.  The  dissatisfaction  of  the  Six 
Nations  at  the  cession  of  their  lands  to  the  Americans  has  been 
fhlly  represented  to  the  Ministers,  but  he  still  remains  without  an 
answer.  His  painful  situation;  he  will  do  all  that  is  within  his- 
reach  to  serve  them.  He  does  not  consider  that  any  of  their  terri- 
tory within  the  United  States  was  ceded  by  a  line  drawn  to  deter* 
mine  the  territory  of  Great  Britain,  and  the  Indians  had  in  a  spirited 
manner  declared  that  they  would  not  relinquish  their  country.. 
They  should  have  held  this  language  to  Sohuyler.  It  is  impossiblo 
for  him  to  take  up  their  quarrel,  should  they  not  agree  with  ih& 
Americans,  as  that  would  renew  the  general  war.  If  they  can 
come  to  no  reasonable  terms  with  the  Americans,  he'  will  reoeive- 
them  and  give  the  best  eouivalent  he  can  for  the  country  they 
leave.  Joseph  (Brant)  is  lully  acquainted  with  his  intentions  on 
that  subject.  At  the  same  time,  he  strongly  recommends  the  Indians 
to  make  a  treaty  of  peace  with  the  Americans.  Deprecates  the- 
idea  of  their  having  the  Canadian  Indians  at  their  meeting,  as  they 
are  settled  inhabitants  of  the  Province  and  in  a  different  position  to 
the  others.  Sends  an  order  for  a  bell  to  be  given  to  Joseph.  A 
church  shall  be  built  wbenevfir  the  Mohawks  shall  settle  and  a 
clergyman  be  established  for  them.  20^ 

Mathews  to  Sherwood.  With  a  letter  to  Schuyler,  to  be  forwarded 
by  a  messenger,  who  is  to  bring  any  Wtters  for  the  Province  that 
may  be  at  Albany.  20& 

Same  to  Prenties.  The  allowance  of  firewood  had  been  discon- 
tinued when  hu  employment  as^  Provost  Marshall  had  ceased.     20T 

Haldimand  to  Jenkin  Williams.  Das  ring  him  to  summon  a 
meeting  of  Council.  208 

Mathews  to  Maurer.  How  extra  surveyors  are  to  be  paid.  As 
many  potatoes  as  possible  to  be  scoured.  Arrangements  for  a 
Buppiy  of  Indian  corn.  The  wives  and  families  of  the  loyalist 
settlers  to  move  with  them,  and  not  to  be  left  behind  so  as  to 
enforce  the  necessity  for  rapid  settling.  The  preparations  that  will 
be  required  for  the  reception  of  the  officers  and  the  better  classes  of 
the  loyalists.  210 


]L«3 


HALDDfAND  OOLLIOTION. 


421 


1W4.  Mathews  to  DeLanoey.  Bis  Excellency  has  received  a  letter  contain- 

^™^  ing  charges  against  Yan  Aistine  which  he  cannot  believe.  To  try  to 
set  the  misunderstanding  Settled.  The  extraordinary  nature  of  tho 
Tetter  from  Orass ;  he  and  his  associates  to  get  no  special  privil- 
eges, the  most  of  them  who  came  into  the  Province  with  him  bein^r 
in  fact,  mechanics,  only  removed  from  one  sitaation  to  practise  their 
trade  in  another,  Mr.  Grass  should,  therefore  think  himself  very 
well  off  to  draw  lots  in  common  with  the  loyalists.  If  he  expects 
more,  he  will  be  disappointed.  Decoigne's  claim  for  disbursements 
to  be  settled.  Page  212 

April  10;  Same  to  Johnson.    Betums  of  his  regiment  required  by  Lord 

Qoebeo.  North  to  be  ^ent  at  once.  214 

April  16,  Haldimand  to  Johnson.    In  view  of  the  approaching  great  meet- 

Qoebec.  ing  of  the  Indians  with  Congress,  it  would  be  unsafe  to  do  anythind^ 

respecting  the  lands  claimed  by  the  St.  Regh  Indians,  that  would 
be  interpreted  as  injurious  to  them.  It  would  be  prudent  to  leave 
them  in  possession  of  the  land  between  the  Biver  Traverse  and 
Point  Maline  on  the  dotted  line.  This  is  to  be  considered  only  as  an 
indulgence.  215 

April  16,  Mathews  to  French*    His  Excellency  desires  to  have  the  land 

Qatb^e.  mentioned  in  his  (French's)  letter  surveyed  and  the  plan  sent,  be- 

tore  it  is  decided  to  lot  it  out.  Letter  of  complaint  by  Grass  against 
Yan  Aistine  sent  to  Barns  for  investigation.  216 

April  16,  Haldimand  to  Macbean.  Is  only  waiting  the  arrival  of  despatches 

QMbeo.  to  confirm  the  permission  of  last  November,  for  him  to  proceed  to 

England.  217 

April  16,  &ime  to  Col.  Campbell    Bespecting  the  claims  of  the  St.  Begia 

Qoebec.  Indians  (see  p.  216).  217 

April  16,  Mathews    to   Grass.     His  extraordinary   charge  against  Yan 

Qacbec.  Alstine  sent  for  investigation.    The  only  term^  on  which  land  can 

be  granted.  If  any  preference  were  to  be  ^hown,  it  would  be  to 
the  loyalists  who  had  served  during  the  war  (see  p.  212).  219 

April  16,  Same  to  Barns.    Transmitting  complaint  by  Grass  against  Yan 

Quebec  Aistine  for  investigation.  221 

Apffl  16,  Haldimand  to  Groleau,  parish  of  Deschamboault  (in  French).   To 

QmIwc  iinvo  the  highway  drained  to  make  it  passable.  22Z 

April  16,  Mathews  to  Fraser.    In  answer  to  application  of  persons  in  New 

Q^^beo.  Paieley  desirous  of  leaving  the  Colonies  to  settle  in  the  Province, 

those  whose  loyalty  can  be  ascertained  will  have  permission  to  set* 
tie  and  have  portions  of  land,  but  no  provigions  or  douceurs  like  the 
loyalists  who  took  an  early  and  active  part  for  Government       224 
April  16^  Same  to  Lieut.  Bobins.    That  the  whole  of  the  loyalists  must 

Qsebto.  move  at  once  to  their  settlements.    Arrangements  made  to  avoid 

inconvenience  as  much  as  possible.  *  225 

April  16^  Same  to  Yan  Aistine.    His  memorial  received ;  his  accounts  for 

^^^•^•®-  Burgoyne*s  campaign  cannot  be  settled  without  instructions  from 

home.  226 

April  19,  Same  to  Captain  Morrison.     Promotions  in  the  2nd  Battalion 

QMbee.  notified  to  Johnson.    Memoranda  respecting  changes  in  the  pay- 

lists  rendered  necessary  by  the  promotions.  223 

Aprilie,  Same  to  Captain  McDonell.    Giving  the  result  of  an  investigatioii 

^^■•^•®'  respecting  arms  brought  in  bv  the  loyalists.  227 

April  19^  Same  to  Major  Jessup.    Will  comply  with  his  and  Sherwood's 

^J****®-  desire,  so  far  as  the  goocl  of  the  service  will  permit.    A  full  inquiry 

to  be  made  into  the  conduct  of  Peters,  in  trying  to  inveigle  loyalists 
to  turn  servants  to  a  person  in  a  very  low  situatioa  in  every  respect 
and  an  adventurer. 


422 


HALDIMANB  OOLLBOTCON. 


B.63 


1784. 
April  19, 
Qaebec 


AprilSa, 
Quebec 


April  21, 
Qaebee. 


April  2a, 
Qoebee. 


April  22, 
<2Qebeo. 

April  22, 
<}oebeo. 


April  28, 
<tiiebee. 


April  26, 
<)ii^>eo. 

April  26^ 
<}Qebeo. 


Apffl26, 
4)iiebee, 


Mathews  to  Staart  The  town  of  Oatfiraqni  not  being  yet  laid  oot^ 
no  particular  lot  o&n  be  assigned  to  him.  If  he  desire  to  visit  the 
place,  Major  Ross  will  lodire  biai  in  the  fort.  He  is  not  to  depend 
on  having  a  hoase  built  for  him  by  Goveromeot  as  chaplain^  bat 
fihonld  build  one  for  himself,  as  soon  as  his  lot  shall  be  fixed 
upon.  Pa||;e  230 

Same  to  Maurer.  Approval  of  the  measures  taken  for  cantoning 
the  loyalists,  who  cannot  immediatelv  repair  to  their  settlements; 
tools  for  their  use.  Jn  consequence  of  delays,  they  are  to  be 
victualled  till  10th  May  next^  when  every  obstacle  to  their  pro- 
ceeding to  their  settlements  will  be  removed.  231 

Same  to  DeLancey.  Respecting  the  victualling  of  the  loyalists 
till  the  10th  May.  The  suit  against  him  from  the  Colonies  can  be 
legally  brought,  and  it  would  be  bad  policy  to  decide  otherwise,  but 
as  there  is  no  official  notification  of  the  definitive  treaty  of  peaee 
being  signed,  he  can  fairly  ask  for  delay  till  that  is  notified.        232 

Same  to  Barns.  To  send  returns  ot'  the  loyalists  who  wish  to 
settle  on  the  river  from  the  Long  Sault  upwards,  and  of  those  who 
prefer  going  down  to  Ghaleurs  Bay,  to  include  all  the  loyalists  at 
Sorel  and  neighbourhood.  2S4 

A  i>ost6cript  to  DeLancey  to  the  same  e£fect.  234 

Same  to  Day.  Orders  to  issue  provisions  to  the  loyalists  till 
10th  May.  236 

Haldimand  to  Johnson.  Will  take  any  measure  to  meet  the 
wishes  of  the  Mohawks  desirous  to  settle  on  the  Bay  of  Quint<^ 
although  he  prefers  the  Grand  River  for  them.  Has  askei  Brant 
to  conform  to  the  wishes  of  the  bulk  of  the  nation,  to  settle  at 
Quint6y  as  they  may  aflerwards  form  connections  with  the  tribes 
settling  higher  up.  Mohawks  who  have  decided  on  Bay  of  Quints 
are  to  be  informed  that  such  addition  shall  be  mside  to  their  grant 
of  land  as  shall  be  deemed  necessary  for  their  comfortable  establish- 
ment, and  that  they  are  to  be  allowed  a  schoolmaster.  If  Joseph's 
reasons  for  some  of  the  Canadian  chiefs  being  preaent  at  the 
general  meeting  of  Indians,  meet  his  (JohnBon'd)  approval,  h^  no 
objections  to  their  goin^,  if  men  can  be  found  in  whom  he  can 
confide.  How  the  claim  made  by  the  St.  R^gis  Indiana  may  be 
settled.    Provisions  for  loyalists  till  10th  May.  236 

Mathews  to  Sherwood.  Bespecting  certain  claims  by  loyalists, 
which  will  be  settled  temporarily  until  a  general  arrangement  is 
made.  23» 

Same  to  Captain  John  Jones.  The  Provincial  troops  to  be 
settled  in  corps  as  much  as  possible.  240 

Haldimand  to  Lt  Governor  Hay,  lain  ignorance  of  the  deter- 
mination resf^ecting  the  evacuation  of  the  upper  posts,  but  will  not 
prevent  him  going  to  Detroit.  All  claims  to  possession  of  Indian 
lands  are  invalid  ;  none  can  be  acquired  except  on  conditions  given. 
Any  persons  from  Virginia  or  Maryland  proposing  to  settle  in  the 
Province,  must  be  of  approved  loyalty.  As  to  dues,  &c.,  inquired 
about  he  is  at  a  loss  to  understand  the  motive  of  the  question ;  all 
quit  rents  and  other  dues  belonging  to  the  Crown  must  be  regular^ 
transmitted  and  accounted  for  to  the  Receiver  General  Knows  of 
no  perquisites  either  to  the  Crown  or  Lt.  Governors.  241 

Mathews  to  Frobisher.  Can  give  him  no  information  yet  as  to 
the  boundary  line ;  when  instructions  are  received  concerning  the 
post  and  trade  of  the  upper  country,  they  will  be  communicated  to 
himj#  Passes  for  canoes  will  be  given  when  called  for.    Not  to 


63 


HALDIlfAND  OOLLXCTION. 


4S 


1784. 


Apnl2e, 
-Qaebee. 


April  26, 
-Quebec 


April  26, 
-Qaebee. 

April  27, 
Qaebee. 

April  29, 
Qaebee. 


April  29, 
Qaebee. , 


April  29, 
Qaebee« 


April  29, 
Qaebee. 


April  29^ 
Qaebee. 


April  39, 
Quebec. 


April  80, 
Qaebee. 


Qaebee 


express  any  doubts  aboat  the  boandaries.  Will  give  every  asAis* 
taDce  towards  ascertaiDing  a  new  passage  for  trade  within  the  British 
lines,  as  proposed  by  him  (Probisher).  His  Excellency  desires  to 
have  all  the  information  possible  regarding  roates,  &o.  Will  oonei* 
der  carefully  a  memorial,  if  prepared,  on  the  fur  trade,  and  ^va 
his  opinion  on  the  expediency  of  transmitting  it  to  the  King's  Min- 
isters. Page  246 

Mathews  to  Major  Campbell.  Mr.  Ferguson  has  permission  to 
remain  at  St.  John's.  Arrangements  for  bringing  Indian  com  firon 
Grown  Point  248 

Same  to  Maurer.  That  he  is  to  give  to  the  Mohawks  under 
Captains  Isaac  and  John,  going  to  Cataraqui,  a  like  assortment  of 
tools  with  those  received  by  Brant.  249 

Same  to  McAUan.  That  everything  else  must  give  way  to  the 
work  on  which  he  is  now  employed.  261 

Haldimand  to  General  Schuyler,  with  duplicate  of  letter  to  Cheva- 
lier de  la  Luzerne,  f>y  Mr.  Williams,  Solicitor  General.  249 

Mathews  to  Tuttle.  In  answer  to  an  inquiry  of  loyalists  pro- 
posing to  go  to  Nova  Scotia,  as  to  their  families  beirg  allowed  pro- 
visions whilst  they  are  exploring,  His  Excellency  declines  to  con- 
tinue provisions  to  those  who,  from  fickleness  or  languour,  throw 
obstacles  in  the  wav  of  the  general  good.  A  passage  will  be  provided 
for  Nova  Scotia,  of  which  due  notice  will  be  given.  260 

Samo  to  Jessnp.  His  Excellency  positively  refuses  to  allow  of 
the  settlement  of  the  Missisquoi  lands.  1  hose  who  persist  awi 
refuse  to  settle  with  the  others  will  have  all  allowances  stopped  on 
the  very  day  the  rest  depart.  There  are  politicfU  reasons  for  the 
refusal.  261 

Same  to  Captain  Eeuter.  No  allowance  will  be  made  except  to 
those  who  settle  upon  Crown  lands.  As  part  of  his  family  are  on 
Caldwell  Manor,  it  would  be  for  his  convenience  to  remove  thoeo 
now  at  Sorel  to  the  same  place.  2S3 

Same  to  Jessup.  His  Excellency  has  taken  so  much  upon  himsdf 
for  the  benefit  of  the  loyalists  that  he  cannot  venture  upon  more 
with  any  degree  of  safety.  Will  do  what  he  can  with  respect  to 
the  purchase  of  cattle,  when  ho  is  authorized.  Has  no  obiectiona  to 
him  and  Sherwood  receiving  200  acres  on  the  Bay  of  Cbaleurs.  264 

Same  to  Barne<4.  Is  ^lad  that  he  has  been  able  to  accommodate 
the  difference  between  Yan  Alstino  and  Grass.  The  transport  of 
loyalists.  To  inquire  into  statements  made  by  White  regardimc 
lots  selected  by  French  and  Walker.  266 

Same  to  DeLanoey.  The  uniform  discontent  of  the  loyalists  at 
Machiche ;  their  complaints  are  excited  by  a  few  ill  disposod  personflL 
The  sickness  they  complain  of  has  been  common  throughout  tbe 
Province,  and  should  have  lessened  rather  than  increased  the  con- 
sumption of  provisions.  They  will  be  clothed  before  leaving. 
Setums  to  be  made  of  those  most  in  need  of  clothing  and  blankets. 
Persons  of  appoved  loyalty  will  still  be  received  from  the  Colonies* 
but  they  must  not  expect  provisions  and  other  advantages  received 
by  the  loyalists,  who  took  an  early  and  decided  part  in  the  war.  256 
Same  to  Moseiey.  The  lands  between  Missisquoi  Bay  and  the 
Connecticut  River  aeked  for  by  him  and  his  associates  from  the 
Colonies,  cannot  be  granted,  but  lands  will  be  given  in  the  same 
situation  and  on  the  same  conditions  as  to  loyalists,  but  withont 
provisions,  &c.  268 

Same  to  Morison.  Bemarks  on  subsistence  and  other  accounts.  269 


4S4 


HALDDIAND  OOLLSOnON. 


&6a 


1184. 
Qoiebee. 

4}aelwe. 


QMbee. 


QMbea 
Quebec. 


Quebec. 


Quebec. 


Quebec 
Qiiebeo. 


Quebec 


Quebec 


Quebec 


Quebec 
Quebec 


Matbewd  to  Bllioe  &  Co.  Bespeoting  the  settlement  of  accoiiDta 
for  Indian  goods.  Plige  260 

Same  to  Finlay.  Can  make  no  arrangements  on  Post  Office 
aflkirs  till  he  receive  instructions.  From  the  accounts  of  the 
conduct  of  the  people  of  the  United  States  towards  persons  who 
have  gone  from  the  Province,  he  is  averse  to  let  Labadie  go  to  New 
York.  261 

Same  to  the  same.  Owing  to  his  services  in  l?'75-6,  His  Excel 
lenoy  will  grant  his  claim  to  lands.  Desires  returns  of  his  family, 
&0.,  so  as  to  give  instructions  to  the  persons  making  the  allotments 
at  Chaleurs  Bay.  262 

Same  to  Oill.  His  Excellency  has  received  no  instructions  as  to 
transport  vessels.  263 

Advertieoment  to  the  loyalists  who  propose  settling  at  the  Bay 
of  Chaleurs  and  in  the  neighbourhood  of  Cataraqui.  263 

Mathews  to  Frobisher*  The  thanks  of  the  Company  engaged  in 
the  fur  trade  have  been  communicated  to  His  Excellency,  who  will 
do  all  in  his  power  to  forward  that  trade  in  the  Province.  264 

Same  to  Wehr.  That  no  part  of  the  Indian  lands  east  of  the 
Hissisquoi  are  within  the  line.  Positive  refusal  again  given  to  the 
request  for  license  to  settle  on  the  lands  at  Missisquoi.  264 

Same  to  St.  Leger.  Has  received  the  information  he  has  sent  of 
the  arrival  of  a  detachment  of  the  53rd  and  of  a  party  of  loyalists 
belonging  to  Jessup's  Corps.  The  arrangem'ent  for  sending  the 
loyalists  to  their  settlements.    Will  be  glad  of  his  support.  266 

Same  to  Macbean.  The  loyalists  at  and  near  St.  John's  to  muster 
at  Sorel,  to  be  distributed  to  their  settlements.  Asks  him  to 
support  Barnes  chared  with  their  transport.  267 

Same  to  Gugy.  List  received  of  loyalists  for  Bay  Chaleurs  and 
Cataraqui  and  of  those  who  are  not  inclined  to  ^  to  eitlier.  Notice 
to  be  given  to  the  loyalists  at  Machiche  to  embark  on  the  shortest 
notice;  and  to  those  not  desirous  of  taking  up  lands,  that  all  issues 
of  provision  will  cease  on  the  departure  of  the  settlers.  267 

Same  to  Haurer.  Betums  received  of  the  tools,  &c.,  issued  to 
the  Mohawk  party  under  John  and  Isaac.  Lieut.  Gk>vemor  Hay 
may  delay  leaving  for  Detroit  if  he  thinks  it  advisable  to  do  sow 
The  loyalists  are  ordered  to  be  in  readiness  to  embark,  so  he  may 
Boon  expect  to  see  them.  268 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  Enclosing  letter  to  Wehr,  respecting 
the  MiiisiEquoi  land  (see  p.  264).  If  persons  settle  there,  their 
houses  are  to  be  destroyed.  In  consequence  of  violence  offered  in 
New  York  and  the  American  States,  all  leave  to  pass  Champlain 
has  been  withdrawn.  Notice  to  be  sent  to  the  loyalists  to  hold 
themselves  in  readiness  to  embark  for  St.  John's.  269 

Haidimand  to  Johnson.  The  Soman  Catholic  and  Protestant 
members  of  his  corps  may  be  settled  as  distinctly  as  possible, 
whilst  observing  the  regulations  as  to  icttlement.  Mr.  Dease  may 
be  paid,  if  the  account  is  satisfactory.  A  warrant  for  £4,000,  on 
account  of  the  Indian  Department  will  be  sent  by  Mr.  Winslow,  270^ 

Mathews  to  Barnes.  Bespecting  the  character  of  White,  a 
loyalist.    Orders  as  to  the  embarkation  of  the  loyalists.  271 

Haidimand  to  Captain  Bobertson.  That  as  the  upper  posts  will 
probably  be  evacuated,  it  is  probable  that  posts  for  the  security  of 
the  fur  trade  will  be  established  upon  the  opposite  side.  Suggests 
Fointe  aux  Pins,  two  leagues  above  the  Falls  of  St.  Mary's,  as  the 
most  suite ble  place.  He  is  to  take  artificers  to  prepare  for  stock- 
ading and  neceesary  buildings  to  accommodate  a  garrison  consisting 


S.C3 


HALDDfAND  OOLLXOTION. 


42&. 


1784. 


Qiiebec 
Qsebee. 
QiMbee. 


Quebec. 


Qicbeo. 
Qvebee. 
Qoebee. 


Qnebeo. 
Qoebee. 


Qoebee. 

Qoebee 

May  18, 
Qoebee. 

Qoebee. 

Qoebee. 

■ojlS, 
QoAbee. 

Qoebee. 


of  thirty  or  forty  men.  He  is  to  be  particular  in  reporting  rearard* 
iDg  the  defences ;  the  water  oommunicationB ;  if  vesselB  can  be  in 
eaiety ;  if  timber  can  be  procured.  It  might  be  a  favourable  place 
to  settle  a  few  loyalists.  To  take  a  judge  of  land  with  him,  also 
some  corn  of  different  kindB,  potatoes  and  a  few  small  seeds  *Mo 
make  a  trial  this  very  year."  Not  to  confine  himself  to  Pointeaux 
Pins ;  he  is  informed  that  La  Traverse,  15  leagaes  from  Michilli- 
makinak,  is  a  proper  place,  if  within  the  line  P.  S.«  A  new 
company  for  the  North- West  trade  establisbed  at  Montreal ;  they 
propose  to  explore  the  country  to  find  a  passage  from  the  most 
aistant  posts  entirely  within  the  line.  To  give  the  persons  employed 
t^y  the  company  every  assistance.  Page  272 

Haldimand  to  Holland  and  others.  Ordering  an  examination  into 
alleged  encroachments  on  the  streets  of  Quebec,  and  to  report.    275 

j£ftthews  to  Maurer.  Orders  to  be  given  to  deliver  the  naval 
stores  to  the  charge  of  Captain  Shanks.  279* 

Same  to  DeLancey.  Investigation  ordered  into  the  authorship, 
&0.I  of  a  paper  by  Peters  and  Moseley,  circulated  among  the  loyalists 
to  create  dissension.  The  mistake  that  would  be  committed  by 
loyalists  settling  on  seigniories ;  his  desire  to  give  them  all  the  help 
possible.  Deprecates  them  taking  live  stock^to  the  Bay  of  Chaleurs, 
as  it  can  be  ^ot  easily  there.  276- 

Haldimand  to  Clinton.  Has  received  no  notification  of  the 
definitive  treaty,  nor  instructions  as  to  the  withdrawing  the  garrison 
from  the  poets.  Cannot,  therefore,  give  the  information  desired* 
Will  do  his  utmost  to  preserve  harmony  between  the  subjects  of 
both  nations.  330 

Mathews  to  French.  To  transfer  the  balance  of  £100  to  Mr. 
DeLancey,  to  defrav  contingencies  in  the  Loyalist  Department   271^ 

Same  to  Campbell.  Commending  Lieut.  Col.  Fish,  of  the  United 
States,  to  his  good  services.  280- 

Same  to  Frobisher.  Expressing  His  Bxcellency's  concern  and 
displeasure  at  the  attempts  of  Messrs.  Bllice  &  Co.,  to  divert  the  for 
trade  from  its  natural  channel.  As  a  magistrate,  he  (Frobisher)  i» 
to  send  for  Parker  and  examine  him  on  oath  concerning  this 
afEkir.  281 

Same  to  Williamson.  Medicine  to  be  sent  to  headquarters  for  the^ 
Engineer  Department.  281 

Same  to  White.  Is  astonished  at  the  charges  brought  in  his- 
letter  againet  Major  Jessup  and  Lieut.  French.  Their  active  services^ 
entitled  them  to  special  benefits,  which  he  does  not  thick  they  have 
exceeded.  He  has  not  sent  the  charges  to  those  interested  and  his 
Excellency  desires  that  on  any  future  occasion  he  (White)  should  be 
more  certain  of  the  reality  of  the  case.  282 

Advertisement  of  the  time  the  loyalibts  are  to  embark.  289^ 

Mathews  to  Maurer.  Orders  given  for  the  embarkation  of  the 
loyalists  with  instructions.  2)^4 

Same  to  DeLancey.    Instructions  for  the  embarkation  of  the 


loyalists  under  his  charge. 

Same  to  McBean.    That 
bee. 

Same  to  Major  Campbell, 
lets  under  his  charge. 

Same  toSherwoM,  or  Dr.  Smyth, 
aeoret  service  may  be  drawn  for. 

Same  to  Johnson.    Orders  for  the 
under  his  charge. 


285 
he  has  permission  to  come  to  Qae- 

28a 
Orders  for  the  embarkation  of  loyal- 

287 
That.the  amount  of  arrears  for 

28a 

embarkation  of  the  loyalists 


426 


HALBDCANB  OOLLIOTIW. 


BL63 


n84. 

Quebec. 
Majl4, 
Que  bee. 

Quebec. 


Qaebee. 

M.T17, 
(jaebeo. 

M.yl7, 
Quebec 


M.yn. 
-Quebec 


MajlT, 
-Quebec. 


May  17, 

Quebec. 

Hay  17, 

Quebec 


May  17, 
Quebec 

May  18, 
Qutbec 

•Quebec 

Hay  16, 

Quebec. 

Hay  18, 
Quebec 

May  18. 
Quebec 

Hay  18, 
Quebec 


Hay  18, 
Qtfebeo. 

Qutbec 


Mathews  to  Barnes.    Orders  for  the  embarkation  of  loyalista. 

Page  294 

Same  to  Thomas  Soott.  He  is  to  have  the  collector's  acooiinta 
ready  for  examination  by  the  Committee  of  Coanoil.  296 

Same  to  DoPeyster.  His  Bxcelloncy  desires  to  know  if  the  items 
of  the  acoonnt  sent  by  Mr.  Darand  are  correct,  as  the  only  reaoon 
assigned  by  him  (DePejBter)  for  not  including  the  amount  in  hk 
acooant  is,  that  Darand  made  lampoons  on  the  King.  296 

Same  to  Oeorge  Davison.  That  he  is  to  attend  a  meeting  of  the 
Committee  of  Council,  on  the  last  six  months  provincial  acconnts.  297 

Haldimand  to  Barnes.  Detailed  instructions  as  to  the  arrange- 
ments for  settling  the  loyalists.  ^8 

Mathews  to  Major  Campbell.  Bequest  of  Bogers  as  to  bedding 
anticipated.  Men  of  the  rangers  on  leave  of  absence  in  the  States 
to  have  land,  &c.,  on  their  return.  After  the  departure  of  the  loyal- 
ists to  their  settlements  n^t  a  single  ration  to  be  issued,  with  the 
exceptions  pointed  out.  300 

Same  to  Aiaurer.  That  he  is  to  procure  as  many  grindstones  us 
possible  at  Montreal,  to  be  sent  with  the  loyalists.  Major  Holland 
and  Mr.  Collins  are  to  leave  for  Sorel  to  ascertain  the  numbw  of 
the  loyalists  who  propose  to  settle  above  the  Long  Sault.  302 

Same  to  White.  That  Collins  leaves  for  Sorel  to  settle  the 
loyalists  there.  The  lots  are  to  be  made  as  small  as  possible  that 
the  seigniory  may  be  well  peopled.  The  loyalists  are  to  have  60 
acres  and  a  town  lot,  whenever  the  town  shall  be  laid  out  He 
(White)  may  settle  at  Sorel  on  these  conditions ;  they  will  receive 
the  remainder  of  their  quota  of  land  at  Cataraqui  or  Chaleurs  Bay. 

Haldimand  to  Collins.  Instructions  to  settle  the  loyalists  at 
Sorel  and  the  manner  of  settling  them.  S04 

Mathews  to  DeLaocey.  That  Sir  John  Johnson  has  been  request- 
eVi  to  take  charge  of  the  settling  of  the  loyalists.  Asks  that  every 
assistance  should  be  given  to  him  in  the  discharge  of  the  duty,  3M 

Haldimand  to  Johnson.  Formal  request  that  he  should  take 
charge  ot  the  settlement  of  the  loyalists.  313 

Mathews  to  Badyerd  and  Chandler.  To  have  axes  prepared  for 
the  use  of  loyalists.  306 

Same  to  Wood;  To  receive  the  axes  ordered  in  the  preoeding 
letter.  906 

Same  to  Dunn.  To  pay  to  Madame  D*Albergati  the  rent  of  Bio, 
occupied  by  the  pilots,  &o.  307 

L.  Genevay  to  la  Marauise  D^AIbergati  (in  French).  Endosing 
the  order  for  payment  of  the  rent  of  Bic.  307 

John  Morris.  List  of  seeds  sent  bj  Major  Holland  for  the  use  of 
settlers  in  the  upper  country.  309 

Haldimand  to  Holland.  Instructions  for  the  settlement  of  the 
loyalists,  in  conjunction  with  Sir  John  Johnson,  to  begin  with  the 
settlementof  the  Boyal  Begimentof  New  York  from  thence  vp- 
•ward  to  Cataraqui.  Instructions  respecting  the  settlement  at  Nia- 
gara to  be  sent  to  Gol.  DePeyster  and  to  Major  Boss,  310 

Obligation  by  Brunswick  troops  to  repay  in  three  years  the 
twelve  months*  provisions  ffranted  to  them  when  settling.  326 

Mathews  to  Johnson.  The  boundary  last  agreed  oti  by  tiie  SI. 
Begis  Indians  to  be  marked  out^  aAer  which  a  grant  shall  be  iasaed 
to  Uiem  as  promised.  The  assistance  that  may  be  given  to  tbe 
widows  of  loyalists.    His  Excellency  believes  that  he  and  Mqor 


B.  83  HALDDfAMD  COLLSOTION,  42f: 


1784.        Holland  will  act  for  the  best  in  the  settlement  of  the  loyalists. 
Allowance  to  Allan  McDoneli.  Page  315 

]faj20,  Mathews  to  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton.    To  admit  the  expenses 

QoBbeo.  inonrred  concerning  the  lottery  for  bailding  a  prison  at  Montreal, 

to  be  charged  to  contingent  account  of  the  Province.  317 

Maj  20,  Same  to  Van  Alstine.    His  Excellency  regrets  to  hear  of  his 

Quebec.  being  prevented  from  accompanying  his  family  to  their  settlement. 

Urges  that  the  presence  of  their  leaders  can  be  but  ill-dispensed 
with,  that  their  example  may  help  to  get  over  the  first  difficulties. 
Desires  that  he  should  go  to  the  settlement  to  see  a  beginning  made, 
afterwards  returning  to  arrange  family  affairs.  Nothing  can  be 
said  of  subsistence  for  the  loyalists  till  instructions  are  received 
from  home.  Sends  a  pass  and  the  men  necessary  to  man  the  boats 
from  Skenesborongh.  This  should  have  been  done  long  ago  ;  tbe 
inconveniences  from  the  delay.  318 

■•7  30,  Same  to  Lieut.  Johns.    He  may  remain  with  his  family  on  accoont 

Quebec  of  their  indisposition  but  is  not  to  delay  going  to  the  settlement  of 

his  corps  a  moment  longer  than  is  necessary.  320 

Mmj  30,  Same  to  Isaac  Mann.    The  impossibility  of  making  appointments, 

^^'•bec.  when  the  most  rigid  orders  are  given  to  reduce  them.  His  Excellency 

will  do  all  in  his  power  to  serve  him.  321 

Maj  20,  Same  to  Barnes.    How  the  distribution  of  clothing  is  to  bo  made 

Qucbee.  to  the  loyalists.    Hay  may  be  given  to  those  for  Bay  of  Chaleurs 

for  the  use  of  their  cattle.  Tools  to  be  sent  to  Gapt.  Maurer,  and 
also  clothing,  should  he  (Maurer)  have  none  in  stores  To  take  charge 
of  the  engineer  stores  as  French  is  leaving  Sorel  with  the  loyalists. 
Tents  issued  to  the  Frasers,  will  be  returned  when  huts  are  ready, 
or  may  share  the  fate  of  other  camp  equipage  issued  to  the 
loyalists.  322 

Vaj  ao,  Same  to  Maurer.    Instruqtions  as  to  manning  bateaux  for  the 

lloebee.  conveyance  of  loyalists.  324 

Mfljio,  Same  to  Major  Campbell.    Lieut.  Johns  has  been  allowed  to 

Itaebee.  remain  at  St  John's  for  a  time.    Dr.  Smyth's  son  may  carry  on  a 

trade  at  St.  John's,  but  not  in  the  barracks  as  requested.  A  hout*e 
to  be  found  for  him  at  some  distance  from  the  barracks.  Spencer 
m^  remain,  if  he  is  employed  as  specified.  325 

M^  21,  Haldimand  to  Cooper,  Conductor  of  Artillery,  Montreal.    To  issue 

QMbec  to  Sir  John  Johnson  firelocks  deposited  by  the  disbanded  corps, 

together  with  ammunition.  313 

MajSS,  Mathews  to  Major  Gamble.    That  the  family  of  the  late  Lieut. 

Qiitthee.  Ford  are  to  have  a  passage  to  Europe.  32T 

]Uj24,  Haldimand  to  Major  Harris.     Accounts  to  be  ready  for  the 

Qoebee.  disbandment  of  the  84th  on  the  24th  of  June.    The  34th  will  be  sent 

from  Cataraqui  to  garrison  Carleton  Island ;  all  stores,  instructions 
&a,  to  be  transferred  to  the  officer  taking  command.  The  arms  of 
the  regiment  (84th)  to  be  deposited  in  the  ordnance  stores,  except 
one  firelock  for  every  five  men  settling  on  the  King's  land,  which 
are  intended  for  the  messes,  for  tbe  pigeon  and  wild  fowl  season. 
When  the  settlement  shall  be  established  it  is  intended  that  all  shall 
be  armed.  Sir  John  Johnson  will  be  at  Cataraqui  with  surveyor,  or 
deputy  surveyor,  to  settle  the  loyalists.  Only  the  non-commis- 
sioned officers  an  J  privates  of  the  84th  are  to  receive  land ;  the 
officers  are  to  be  sent  to  Montreal  after  the  disbandment.  328 

Mmjii,  Same  to  Major  JRoss.  Directions  for  disbanding  the  Boyal  Regi- 

Q^ii^»9-  ment  of  New  York  and  for  settling  the  loyalists,  &c.  Arrangements 

at  Niagara.  331 


428 


HALDDIAIID  OOLLKOXIOir. 


B.C3 


1184. 
QnebM. 


Qnebeo. 

Qaebea 
Qaebea 


-Qaeb«& 


■Qwbee. 


Qaebeo. 


Qaebeo. 


'Qaebeo. 

May  15, 

Qaebeo. 


Qaebeo. 
Qaebeo. 


May  at, 
Qaebeo. 

JIaj  2T| 

Qaebeo. 


-Quebeo. 


Haldimand  to  DePeyster.  Beepeoting  the  diBbandment  of  BaUer^s 
Baogers  and  the  redaction  of  the  8th  and  34th  Begimenta.  Part  of 
the  rangers  who  cannot  be  settled  at  Niagara  to  be  sent  to  Catara^m. 
Examination  to  be  made  for  a  post  at  Niagara,  How  the  lots  for 
settlement  are  to  be  determined.  Page  334 

Mathews  to  Boss.  His  Bzoellency  has  much  satisfaction  to  lean 
of  the  number  of  his  battalion  Fettling  at  Cataraoni.  His  approval 
of  a  captain  and  company  being  sent  to  garrison  Oswego.  33S 

Same  to  Tinling.  Orders  to  proceed  to  Niagara  to  lay  oat  the 
lands  for  the  settlement  of  Batler*s  Bangers.  339 

Haldimand  to  St  Leger.  Bespecting  the  settlement  of  loyalists* 
Advantage  to  be  taken  of  the  opportunity  of  sending  provisions, 
tools,  &c.  340 

Same  to  Major  Potts.  As  the  corps  of  Butler's  Bangers  will  sooa 
be  disbanded,  he  is  to  return  to  his  duty  in  the  8th  regt  Thanks  for 
report  on  the  rangers.  Had  the  war  continued,  he  is  sensible  they 
would  have  acquitted  themselves  to  their  own  honour  and  to  Uiat  of 
their  officers.  340tt 

Mathews  to  BlHce  &  Co.  Has  received  application  for  bills  of 
exchange.  Sends  warrant  for  subsistence  of  Butler's  Bankers  and 
of  the  84th.  Hopes  the  paymaster  of  the  rangers  will  be  down 
before  the  24th  June,  so  as  to  have  the  accounts  settled  for  dia- 
bandment.  341 

Same  to  DeLancey.  The  whole  about  the  anomymous  paper 
circulated  among  the  loyalists  will  come  out  To  give  Sir  John 
Johnson  information  about  the  negroes  who  wish  to  settle.  He 
(DeLancey)  has  been  allotted  1,000  acres.  Pointing  out  the  inooo- 
venience  of  losing  the  services  of  French,  through  misunderstanding. 
His  good  character  and  abilities.  342 

Same  to  Maurer.  To  deliver  the  potatoes,  &c.,  for  the  loyalists^ 
where  Sir  John  Johnson  shall  order.  To  send  articles  first  wanted 
by  the  loyalists  when  the  34th  move  to  Cathraqui,  including 
doUins'  iron  work  for  a  saw  mill.  To  forward  parcels,  ftc,  by 
express.  343 

bame  to  Captain  Barnes.  Becommending  certain  persons  for 
land  at  Sorel.  344 

Same  to  Frenchi  That  the  character  he  has  always  borne  will 
shield  him  f^om  malicious  attacks.  Has  written  to  DeLancey  who 
had  been  imposed  on.  The  patience  necessary  in  dealing  with  the 
vulgar  part  of  the  refugees.  34T 

Same  to  Alex.  Ghrav.  Transmitting  accounts  to  be  laid  before  the 
Committee  of  CounciL  345 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  In  consequence  of  insults  offered  by 
the  loyalists  to  Lieut.  Col.  Fish,  lately  from  the  State  of  New  Tork» 
orders  are  given  to  take  precautions  in  future  against  soch 
attempts.  346 

Same  to  K.  Chandler.  Bill  hooks  to  be  prepared  for  the  use  of 
the  loyalists  for  the  Bay  of  Chaleurs.  348 

Same  to  Barnes.  His  Bzcellency  approves  of  the  progress  in  for* 
warding  the  loyalists.  Mr.  French  may  remain  at  Sorel  to  mark 
out  the  land. Those  who  settle  there  to  receive  provisions  like  others. 
Sherwood  and  Smyth  to  receive  a  lot  each  at  Sorel.  349 

Same  to  Dr.  Smyth.  That  he  and  Captain  Sherwood  will  have  a 
farm  and  town  lot  each  at  SoreL  The  situation  of  the  town  not  yet 
determined  on.  350 


X.63 


HALDmAHD  OOLLXOTIOir. 


1784. 
Qaebeo. 
•Qoebec 


lUj28, 
Quebec. 

May  29, 
•Qaebec. 

•Qnebee. 

Mat  30, 
-Quebec 


<laeb«o. 


<2iiebeo. 


May  31, 
<2nebec. 


Quebec. 


Qntbec. 


June  I, 
Quebec 


Jane  1, 
Quebec 

June  3, 
Quebec 

Junes, 
Quebec. 


June  3| 
Quebec 

JsneSy 
Qaebec 


MathewB  to  Badyerd.  BoardB  to  be  sent  to  the  Bay  of  Chaleniv. 

Page  361 

Same  to  Sherwood.  That  hia  application  for  lots  in  Sorel  has 
been  granted.  Progress  of  Icyaliet  BettlemeDt  in  spite  of  the  pains 
taken  to  debauch  their  minds.  Arrangements  with  Sir  John  John- 
SOD,  &c.  352 

Genevay  to  Craigie.  Three  tierces  of  oatmeal  besides  other  pro- 
visions to  be  sent  to  Bay  of  Chalenrs.  £54 

Haldimand  to  Lt.  Governor  Cox.  InstractionSi  fally  detailed,  for 
the  settlement  of  loyalists  at  the  Bay  of  Chalenrs,  and  rales  re^> 
pecting  the  oocapation  of  lots,  fishing,  &c.  356 

John  Morris.  List  of  seeds  for  the  use  of  the  loyalists  at  the 
Bay  of  Chalenrs.  359 

Mathews  to  Sherwood.  The  seeds  collected  to  be  delivered  to  the 
order  of  Sir  John  Johnson.  Sends  payment  for  sims  expended  for 
distressed  loyalists,  bat  such  charges  mast  in  fatare  pass  tbron^ 
Mr.  DeLancey.  Two  men  to  mark  the  road  from  Fort  George  to 
Oswegatchie.  363 

Haldimand.  Answer  to  Shoolbred*B  memorial,  that  land  will  be 
reserved  for  his  occapation  for  the  fishery ;  occasional  comers^may 
nse  it  this  season  as  he  does  not  intend  to  do  so,  bat  if  not  employed 
by  him  next  year,  it  will  be  granted  to  others.  360 

Mathews  to  Holland.  The  diffioalty  of  mastering  the  loyalists 
beyond  Sorel.  He  is  to  settle  them  and  master  afterwards.  JDisap- 
proves  of  the  proposal  to  give  the  officers  front  lots.  They  most 
draw  promisoaoosly  with'  the  men  ;  the  nnfairness  of  any  other 
plan.  361 

Same  to  St.  Leger.  Acknowledging  memorial  from  citizens  d 
Montreal  for  permission  to  open  a  carriage  commnnication  from  the 
river  into  the  town  opposite  the  new  charch.  Until  he  receives  a 
reply  to  observations  on  the  fortifications  sent  by  Twiss,  he  oan 
^ve  no4)ermission  for  alterations,  bat  hopes  that  it  shall  soon  be  in 
his  power.  364 

Same  to  Campbell.  That  the  loyalists  reported  by  him  as  daily 
coming  in  from  the  States  to  avoid  persecntion  will  be  received,  if 
they  give  proof  of  their  loyalty,  and  lands,  bat  not  provisions, 
granted  to  them.  365 

Haldimand  to  Johnson,  Is  disappointed  that  the  officers  do  not 
enter  cheerfully  into  the  plan  for  the  allotment  of  land.  The  in- 
jastice  of  their  proposal  is  set  oat  at  length.  Civil  officers  are  not 
entitled  to  rations  since  the  redaction  in  December  last.  Is  suprised 
that  he  has  not  yet  received  a  descriptive  retnrn  of  the  corps.     373 

Same  to  Committee  of  Coancii.  The  accoants  relating  to  the 
King's  rents,  &c.,  at  Detroit  to  be  laid  before  them  for  examination 
and  report.  366 

Same  to  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton.  To  lay  the  accounts  of  the 
King's  rents,  &c.,  of  Detroit  before  the  Committee  of  CoanciL      367 

Mathews  to  Hamilton,  Fifty  pounds  to  be  passed  to  the  credit  of 
Hagh  Finl^,  for  services  respecting  the  maitres  des  postes.  3^ 

Same  to  J.  S.  Goddard.  SendiTig  a  bill  drawn  for  Indian  expenbes 
at  Miohillimakinak.  The  regular  method  in  which  these  bills  should 
be  drawn.  -    868 

Same  to  John  McGill.  Does  not  know  when  His  Bxocllenoy 
proposes  to  draw  bills  of  exchange.  37(1 

Same  to  Johnson.  Beepecting  one  Allan  whom  Joseph  (Brant) 
desires  to  be  kept  in  confinement  until  after  the  general  meeting  of 


49  HALDDCAND  OOLLMnOV.  B»  <^ 


1784.       Indians,  owing  to  the  mischief  he  had  already  done.    Not  to  oonfioe 

him,  unless  it  is  absolately  necessary.  Page  371 

loM  3,  Mathews  to  Lieut.  McDougalL    fiespecting  the  settling  of  the 

QMbee.  different  corps.  37& 

/me 3,  Same  to  Barnes.    How  the  lands  at  Sorel  are  to  be  distributed. 

Qabbtc  The  infirm,  the  widows  and  children  who  remain  at  Sorel  and  Ma- 

chiohe  may  receive  provisions  till  their  connections  are  ready  to 

receive  them;  the  widows   should,  however,  employ   themselvea 

and  children  in  earning  a  livelihood.    Distressed  families  to  repair 

to  Sorel.  37e 

j^oes^  Same  to  DeLancey.    Respecting  distressed   families;   to  avoid 

QMboe.  imposition   they  are  to  be  order^  to  SDrel,  with  a  few  exoep* 

tions.  37a 

loe  3.  Same  to  Captain  McDonnelL    That  his  draughts  for  subsistence 

Qoebec  have  been  honoured.  380 

JmeSy  Same  to  Maurer.    His  Bxcellency  approves  of  deferring    th» 

Qaebea  dothiog  of  the  loyalists  till  they  get  to  their  settlements,  and  alsa 

of  sending  them  off  as  tbey  arrive,  with  one  month's  provisions. 

Lieut.  Sutherlaod  to  be  paid  £20  for  his  services  in  surveying.    381 

Jne  3,  Same  to  Sutherland.    That  £20  is  to  be  paid  him  for  his  services 

^■^•^  in  feurveyiog.    (This  letter  addressed  in  error  to  Haurer).  382 

J«M  3,  Same  to  Maurer.    Order  to  pay  Sutherland  £20.  383^ 

Tm^  Same  to  Maior  Campbell.    Loyalists  employed  in  the  Eogineer 

QMbee.  and  Barrack  Department  to  be  sent  off  to  join  their  respective  corps^ 

so  as  not  to  be  behind  in  their  settlement    Dr.  Smyth  and  his  son 

may  have  the  house  used  for  a  General  Hospital  if  not  wanted  for 

Gfovernment.  384 

Jvae4,  Same  to  Finlay.    Has  received  Darand's  journal.  Cannot  interfere 

<lMbeo.  in  Sir  John  Johnson's  affairs.    The  shameful  charge  for  expresses  by 

Darand.    His  Excellency  will  make  no  change  in  post  offioe  affairs 

till  he  receives  instruction.    His  application  for  land  at  the  Bay  or 

Ohaleurs   cannot    be   considered  till  the  claims  of  loyalists*  are 

settled.  387 

#m«7.  Same  to  Jessup.  That  the  recruiting  accounts  could  not  be  admitted 

^^'^'^^  even  if  there  were  a  fund,  but  that  the  allowance  has  already  been 

paid.    Those  who  raised  men  will  receive  grants  of  land  for  the 

rank  they  would  have  had  but  for  the  peace.  Desires  that  he  would 

pay  Hoyle*s  claim.    Complaints  from  the  Loyal  Bangers  that  their 

arrears   of  pay   and  bounty  have  not  been  paid;   to  have  this 

seUled.  38& 

Jbm  7,  Same  to  Barnes.    Bules  for  issuing  tools  and  provisions  to  the 

^^^^'^^^  loyalists.    The  distressed  to  be  allowed  provisions  until  they  can 

join  their  connections  which  should  be  by  the  middle  of  August. 

Messrs.  Boss  and  Adams  have  been  properly  refased  land  at  Sorel.  388 

June  T,  Same  to  Captain  Fraaer,  84th.    Abstract  of  accounts  for  subsistence 

Qeebeo.  received.    To  draw  for  the  amount  on  the  abstract,  which  has  been 

returned.  390 

Joae  10,  Same  to  Claus.    To  forward  Montock  John  sent  with  despatches 

Quebec  to  Johnson.  391 

o^J^  Same  to  Harris,  Carleton  Island.    The  delay  in  transporting  the 

Qoebec.  loyalists,  owing  to  the  detention  of  bateaux    at  Carleton  Island. 

All  possible  despatch  to  be  used.  32^ 

Jj»^2J'  Same  to  JohoFon.    Claim  by  Van  Allan  not  likely  to  be  settled. 

V*«»«o-  Moanier's  application  referred  to  him  (Johnson)  ;  he  may  receive 

600  acres  of  land.    Provisions  for  settlers  to  be  sent  to  C^teaa  da 

Lac  ;  orders  given  to  hasten  the  transport  of  settlers.    A  certaia. 


B.  63 


AALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


481 


1784. 


June  lO, 
Qaebno. 


Jime  10, 
Quebec. 

June  10, 
Quebec 

June  10, 
QnebeCi 


JnnelS, 
Quebec. 
June  14, 
Quebec. 


June  14, 
Quebec. 


Jane  14, 
Qoebec. 


June  14, 
Quebec. 

Jane  14, 
Quebec 


June  14, 
Quebec 


June  15, 
Quebec 


namber  of  bateaux  to  be  set  aside  for  the  seyeral  towDshipe  after 
the  traosport  is  over.  Orders  have  been  given  respectiDg  provisioDS 
to  the  siok  and  infirm.  Page  393 

Mathews  to  Barnes.  Sending  remarks  by  Captain  Genevay  on  the 
affairs  of  Sorel.  His  Bxoellenoy  intends  to  give  every  reasonable 
latitude  to  men  of  ^ood  character.  To  inquire  about  the  two  men 
Adams,  one  of  whom  complains  of  being  refused  a  lot  at  SoreU 
Bespecting  delays  in  tranttport  of  loyalists.  .^95 

Same  to  Biaurer.  Bespecting  the  delay  in  the  transport  service 
by  the  detention  of  the  bateaux.  396 

Same  to  Yan  Alstine.  Sending  him  relief*  His  Bxcellency  is 
much  displeased  at  the  last  sum  sent  him  being  mentioned  to 
others.  397 

Haldimand  to  Johnson.  Begrets  their  difference  of  opinion  as  to 
the  best  mode  of  allotting  the  lands.  Is  more  than  ever  convinced  of 
the  propriety  of  adhering  to  the  plan  of  all  drawing  uniformly. 
Disappointed  at  the  townships  not  turning  out  so  well  as  he  had 
expected.  Major  Holland  and  Mr.  Collins  will  exert  themselves  in 
the  most  expeditious  way  the  situation  of  the  land  will  admit  of. 
The  question  of  provisions  given  by  Glaus  to  the  Indians  left  to  his 
(JohnHon's)  judgment.  398 

Mathews  to  David  Gordon^    Transmitting  a  pass.  400 

Haldimand  to  Johnson.  Details  of  the  allowances  to  loyalists 
authorised  by  Hi"  Majesty's  instructions.  Beyond  provisions  and 
the  hopes  of  the  Ministers  that  the  Lords  of  the  Tteasury  will  re- 
imburse the  subsistence  and  clothing  already  allowed,  he  has  no 
pow^r  toffive  turtber  assistance.  Application  to  be  made  to  Parlia- 
ment for  half  pay  to  disbanded  corps.  Lord  Sydney  hopes  that  the 
time  for  applicntions  to  be  made  by  loyalii*ts  may  be  extended.  401 

Mathews  to  Barnes.  Does  not  insist  on  Boman  Catholics  settling 
at  Sorel  taking  the  oath  of  supremacy ;  that  of  allegiance  and  the 
declMration  being  puffioient.  403 

Haldimand  to  DePeyster.  That  he  must  without  loss  of  time 
transmit  an  account  of  the  sums  he  has  received  on  the  King's 
revenue  at  Detroit.  404 

Same  to  Willoc.  Ordering  an  account  of  the  King's  rents,  &c., 
received  by  him  at  Detroit.  405 

Mathews  to  DeLancey.  Bespecting  the  issue  of  provisions  to 
loyali»«t  families  unable  to  remove  to  the  settlements.  Begarding 
Mr.  Ferguson's  account  for  issuing  provisions;  to  consult  with 
Maurer  concerning  it.  40K 

Haldimand  to  Johnson.  Lord  Sydney  has  approved  of  the  refusal 
to  give  up  the  posts,  as  America  has  not  complied  with  even  one 
article  of  the  Treaty.  The  evacuation  to  be  delayed  till  Indian  affairs 
are  more  settled  and  that  traders  in  the  interior  can  withdraw  their 
property.  It  will  give  the  Indians  an  opportunity  of  arratfiring 
matters  to  more  advantage  with  the  Americans  ;  if  not,  they  can 
find  an  asylum  in  His  Majesty's  Dominions.  This  is  to  be  commu* 
nicated  to  the  Indians.  The  ship  *'  Lady  Johnson  "  is  sailing  with  a 
cargo  of  articles  for  their  use.  The  non  evacuation  of  the  posts  to  be 
for  his  (Johnson's)  private  sati*  faction,  not  to  be  made  public.  The 
Minister  has  recommeuded  that  proper  persons  are  to  be  sent  out 
to  investigate  the  accounts  of  the  different  departments  during  the 
war.  407 

Mathews  to  Lieut.  General  Clarke.  Transmitting  warrant  for 
the  difference  ot  pay  between  a  Major  and  Lieutenant  General.  Batt 
and  forage  cannot  be  allowed  for  a  second  aide  de-camp.  40ft 


126-4 


432 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


R  ^ 


1784. 


June  16, 
Qaebeo. 

June  16, 
Qnebec. 


Jqqo  17, 
Qaebee. 


Jnne  17, 
Quebec 


June  17, 
Quebec 


Jnne  17, 
Quebec 


June  30, 
Qaebee. 


Jane  20, 
Quebec 


June  21, 
Quebec 


June  21, 
Qaebeo. 


June  21, 
Quebec 


June  21, 
Quebec 


wertifioate  of  paymeDt  of  above  difference  appended.       Page  410 

Order  to  deliver  the  differenoe  of  fire  wood,  &o.  411 

Mathews  to  Alex.  Gray.  With  draught  of  a  letter  to  be  written  to 
the  Deputy  Eeceiver  General.  412 

Same  to  Major  Gamble.  His  Exoellency  has  received  no  orders 
for  staff  pay  to  Lt.  General  Clarke  or  Major  General  Powell,  since 
the  redaction  on  the  24th  of  December  last.  Application  most  be 
made  to  the  War  Office.  414 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  Notwithstanding  the  declaration  that 
no  provisions  would  be  issued  to  loyalists  coming  into  the  Province 
at  this  late  period.  Bis  Excellency  cannot,  in  humanity,  withhold 
the  assistance  their  wretchedness  requires.  To  discourage,  as  much 
as  possible,  the  expectation  of  provisions  being  allowed.  413 

Same  to  Johnson.  Lt.  Glen,  returned  from  the  States,  reports  to 
Claus  that  Indians  are  summoned  to  a  meeting  at  Albany  ;  Claus  is 
apprehensive  that  Schuyler  may  bally  them  there,  but  if  the  chiefs 
were  to  insist  upon  the  meeting  being  at  Niagara,  their  rights 
would  be  better  supported.  To  take  steps  with  Joseph  (Brant)  and 
Butler  to  this  end.  415 

Ssme  to  Claus.  His  Excellency  is  pleased  at  the  reception  given 
to  Capt.  John  by  the  Missisaugas.  Johnson  to  give  him  eveiy  en* 
couragement  in  hid  new  settlement.  Has  written  to  Sir  John  John- 
son on  the  sabjoct  of  Glen's  information  (see  415).  4id 

Same  to  Mr.  Smyth  (Dr.  Smyth).  It  is  painfal  for  His  Excellency 
to  refuse  assistance  to  the  loyalists,  but  the  expense  was  incurred 
entirely  at  his  own  risk  (never  having  bad  orders  or  approbation 
for  it)  at  a  period  when  positive  commands  were  .sent  to  stop  all 
unauthorized  expenses.  Since  the  24th  December  last  the  disconti- 
nuance of  the  pension  list  has  been  geneial,  at  the  same  time  if  £20 
can  be  of  service  in  bringing  his  family  over  the  lake,  Capt.  Barnes 
has  been  authorised  to  give  him  that  Hum.  417 

Same  to  Foot  To  take  over  the  Hospital  Stores,  &a,  at  Three 
Bivers,  from  Mr.  Williamson,  leaving  them  in  charge  of  one  of  hia 
mates.  The  Surgeon  of  the  garrison  to  visit  the  invalids  destined 
for  England.  419 

Same  to  Williamson.  To  transfer  the  charge  of  hospital  stcres» 
Ac.,  at  Three  Bivers  and,  with  the  hospital  steward,  to  proceed  to 
headqoarters.  420 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  In  consideration  of  the  good  conduct 
of  certain  persons,  they  are  to  be  forwarded  to  Captain  Manrer  who 
will  send  them  to  Johnson.  Land  lo  be  granted  to  them  and 
provisions  till  further  orders.  All  such  persons  to  be  furnished 
with  passes,  expressing  to  what  time  they  are  victualled.  42 L 

Same  to  Lieut  Governor  Hay,  Detroit.  Captains  LaMotte, 
Chabert  and  McGregor,  Lieut  Sheiffelin  and  all  officers  serving  at 
Detroit  as  Provincials  to  be  discontinued  from  the  24th  of  the 
present  month,  the  date  when  the  Provincial  troops  in  the  upper 
country  are  to  be  disbanded.  422 

Same  to  Hoyes.  That  His  Excellency  will  accept  two  of  the  bills 
drawn  for  expenses  at  Niagara,  but  will  not  accept  the  third  till 
explanations  are  given  of  the  expense  incurred  in  the  Engineer 
Department,  after  the  prohibition  contained  in  the  letter  of  the  26th 
April,  1T83.  423 

Same  to  DePeyster.  Eeport  of  his  arrival  at  Niagara  received; 
bill  for  expenses  at  Detioit  presented,  bat  wilhoat  letter  of  advice. 
His  Excellency's  astonishment  at  the  bills  for  expenses  in  the 
Engineer  Department.    Any  future  bills  fcr  charges  at  j^fiagarOy  or 


B.  63 


HALDIMAND  COLLIOTION, 


433^ 


1T84.        dlBtrict  in  the  Territory  of  the  United  States  will  be  rejeotod.    The 

disoontinaance  of  Provincial  officers.  Page  424 

June  33,  Mathews  to  Wood.    That  certain  loyalists  are  to  be  received  vith 

Qiiebee.  their  families  on  board  the  transports  for  Halifax,  with  provisiona 

for  their  nee  daring  the  voyage.  425 

June  33,  Haldimand  to  Governor  Parr.    That  in  accordance  with  orders 

Qaebec  from  the  Treasury,  such  provisions  as  can  be  spared  have  been  sent 

to  Nova  Scotia.  The  vessels  to  be  unloaded  and  returned  as  speedily 

as  possible.  426 

June  34,  Same  to  the  .same.    Asking  for  a  supply  of  water  casks  for  trans- 

Qoebeo.  ports  carrying  700  or  800   invalids  and  discharged  men  to  Bn- 

tain.  427 

Jane  34,  Same  to  Major  General  Campbell.    That  he  has  chartered  two 

Qatbeo.  vessels  to  carry  provisions  to  Nova  Scotia,    Asks  his  assistance  in 

procuring  water  casks.  428 

Jvne  34,  Same  to  Winslow,  D.  Paymaster  General.    Desiring  him  to  draw 

Quebec  for  £60,000  sterling  for  the  service  of  the  forces.  429 

Jane  34,  Matthews  to  Major  Campbell.  The  conduct  of  tiarris  has  displeased 

Qaebeo.  His  Excellency ;  means  will  be  taken  to  make  him  refund  the  money. 

extorted  fiom  passengers.  430 

Jane  34|  Same  to  Major  Ik«s.    The  saw  mill  to   be  employed  for  the 

Qaebeo.  general  good.    Approves  of  Mr.  Brass  being  sent  for  to  render  the 

construction  more  perfect.    -Loyalists  not  to  be  prevented  from 

bringing  in  cattle  by  way  of  Oswego,  or  *<eed  corn  for  their  farms^ 

but  no  other  commerce  is  to  be  allowed  with  the  States  by  that  route*. 

The  arrival  of  Sir  John  Johnson  will  relieve  him  of  the  trouble 

with  Capt.  John.    The  Mohawks  to  have  every  indulgence  possible^ 

but  this  does  not  extend  to  the  Mississaugas,  which  should  be 

pointed  out  to  Captain  John.  43t 

Jane  34,  Same  to    Barnes.    Cannot  grant  the  request  of  the  loyalists 

Qocbec.  at  Sorel  as  the  loyalists  throngbout  the  Province  have  an  eoual 

right,  which  could  not  be  gratified  except  at  an  expense  which  His 

Excellency  is  not  authorised  to  incur.    They  may  have  bricks  for 

inside  of  their  obimneyt*,  and  a  little  assistance  of  nails.    Buckley 

and  others  may  have  a  lot.  433 


LiTTiBS  TO  Various  Pirsons,  1784-1786.   VoL  III. 


1T84. 
June  33, 
Qaebec. 


Jane  26, 
Qaebeo. 

Jane  37, 
Quebec. 

Jane  37, 
Qaebec. 


June  37, 
Qaebec. 


B.  64. 


B.M.  2],724. 


Circular  (in  French).  To  the  Officers  of  Militia  in  the  District  of 
Three  fiivers,  to  assist  Mr.  fiadeau  in  making  a  census  for  the  Dis- 
triot  of  Three  Rivers.  Page  1 

Beference  by  Haldimand  to  a  Board  of  Officers,  of  the  accounts  of 
Lieut.  Governor  Sinclair,  and  of  the  bills  drawn  by  him,  that  the 
report  thereon  may  be  reconsidered,  g 

Circular  (in  French).  To  the  Officers  of  Militia  of  the  Parishes  of 
St.  Henry  and  St.  Charles,  to  assist  M.  Launidre  in  taking  the  cen- 
sus. 2 

Mathews  to  Lieut.  Hocking,  He  is  to  attend  and  ffive  evidence  re* 
specting  the  accounts  of  MiohiUimakinaki  before  a  Board  of  Officers 
ordered  to  examine  the  name,  5 

Same  to  Lieut.  Rudyerd.  That  he  is  appointed  to  be  a  member 
of  tbo  Board  ordered  to  examitotho  Xliohillimakioak  accounts,  in 
roomolTwiss.  6 


126-4J 


434 


HALDDCAND  OOLLIOTION. 


B.  M 


1784. 
Jane  18, 
Qaebec. 
June  38, 
^aebec. 


jQDe28, 
•Quebec 

Jane  28, 
Quebec 

Jane  28, 
«Qaebeo. 

June  80, 
Quebec. 


June  30, 
Quebec 

Julyl, 
Quebec 


Quebec. 
Quebec. 

Jul  J  8. 
Quebec. 


JuljS. 
Quebec. 

Quebec. 


Quebec 


Julys, 
Quebec. 

Julys, 
Quebec. 


Julys, 
Quebec. 


Quebec 


MatbewB  to  Dobie  and  Forsyth.  Ordering  them  to  produce  their 
accoQDtfl  before  the  Board  of  Officers.  Page  7 

Same  to  Manrer.  Approving  of  his  sendiDg  tools,  saws,  &o.,  and 
two  balls,  to  toe  loyalist  settlements.  Mburor  is  to  supply  Stitt 
(Hutt  ?)  with  clothing.  8 

Same  to  Street.  Directing  him  to  lay  before  Sir  John  Johnson 
his  claim  for  difference  in  vfQne  of  Indian  goods  borrowed  and  those 
retarned  by  the  Indian  Department.  9 

Same  to  Holland.  That  he  is  to  retarn  to  Qaebeo  with  sach 
plans  and  sketches  as  he  has  made  daring  his  toar.  10 

Same  to  DeLancey.  Desiring  him  to  give  Alexander  HcPherson 
a  subaltern's  portion  of  land.  1 1 

Haldimand  to  Oapt  Grant  Giving  orders  for  the  reduction  of 
the  naval  armaments  on  Lakes  Brie  and  Horon.  (A  duplicate  sent 
to  Capt.  Betton  for  Lake  Ontario.)  12 

Same  to  DePeyster.  Transmitting  the  reduced  establishment  for 
the  naval  armament  on  the  Lakes.  14 . 

Same  to  Lieut.  Gen,  Clark.  Condoles  with  him  on  the  melancholy 
subject  01  his  letter.  To  remove  him  from  the  scene,  he  may  go  on 
board  the  vessel  and  drop  down  to  Patrick's  Hole.  Owing  to  tne 
want  of  transports  the  vessel  must  be  delayed  to  receive  discharged 
and  invalided  troops.  37 

Circular  (in  French).  To  the  Officers  of  Militia  of  Point  L^vis 
and  Bimouski,  to  asnint  in  taking  the  census.  15 

Haldimand  to  Lieut  Gen.  Clarke.  Desiring  him  not  to  sail  till 
Harris  and  other  officers  shall  arrive,  who  are  entitled  to  a  passage 
to  Bnglaad.  16 

Mauiews  to  Hr.  Dickey,  master  of  the  ''  London,"  stating  that  if  on 
his  arrival  at  Halifax  he  found  he  could  return  to  Quebec,  His 
Bxcellency  would  charter  bis  ship  either  for  Halifax  with  provisions 
or  to  England  with  discharged  troops.  30 

Mathews  to  Dobie  and  Forsyth.  That  His  Excellency  will  pay 
certain  parts  of  the  bills  drawn  by  Lieut.  Governor  Sinclair,  of 
Miohillimakinak ;  the  amounts  to  be  paid  are  given  in  detail.     20S 

Haldimand  to  Major  General  Campbell,  informing  him  that 
orders  had  been  received  to  ship  provisions  to  Halifax  ;  is  sending 
them  and  requests  that  he  shall  asnist  in  obtaining  water  canks  for 
the  transports  which  are  to  convey  discharged  and  invalided  troope 
to  England.  17 

Same  to  (Governor  Parr,  Halifax.  Informing  him  of  the  shipment 
of  provisions  to  Halifax  by  the  **  London  "  and  "  Ranger."  Asks  him 
to  obtain  water  casks  to  be  used  in  fitting  out  transports.  18 

Mathews  to  Major  Campbell .  That  Hutt  may  come  to  head- 
quarters. ^  19 

Same  to  Bev.  John  Doty,  informing  him  that  lodgings  will  be 
provided  for  him  till  be  can  build,  and  that  C^pt.  Barnes  has  been 
instructed  to  assign  him  a  lot  of  land  at  Sorel  as  a  Loyalist.  21 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  His  Excellency  could  have  wished  that 
Hutt's  position  had  been  given  by  Colonel  Moosell,  stating  whether 
he  was  an  officer  or  not.  Hutt  is  to  be  sent  to  Quebec  with  an 
officer,  and  if  any  others  are  desirous  of  coming,  they  may  accom- 
pany him.  22 

Same  to  St  Leger.  His  Excellency  desires  that  the  disbanded 
soldiers  of  the'Sah  who  wish  to  settle  in  the  lower  pari  of  the  Pro- 
vince or  in  Nova  Scotia  shall  be  sent  to  Quebec  as  soon  as  possible. 
Manrer  has  been  directed  to  furnish  them  with  bateaux.    Leave  is 


B.  M 


HALDIHAND  OOLLIOTIOM* 


43^ 


Qaebee. 


Julj  6, 
Qaebeo. 

JalyS. 
Qaebeo. 


1784.       granted  for  Captain  Chorohill  to  return  to  Bngland.    A  warrant  for 
contingent  acooants  is  enolosed.  P&ge  23 

Haldimand  to  Maarer.  Orders  haye  been  given  that  the  number  of 
bateaux  he  requires  are  to  be  sent  from  Quebec.  His  Excellencjr 
desires  him  to  furnish  passages  to  Quebec  for  the  disbanded  men  of 
the  84th.  24 

liathews  to  Major  LeMoine.  HisBzcellenoy  desires  him  to  ftarnish 
the  Bev.  John  Doty  with  lodgings  in  the  barracks  at  Sorel.  25 

Same  to  Barnes.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  information  that  he 
TBarces)  has  paid  Patrick  Smyth  £20,  as  ordered.  His  Bxoellency 
desires  that  Mr.  Doty  be  furnished  with  lodgings  and  provisions  as  a 
loyalist  and  that  he  receive  a  lot  of  land  at  Sorel ;  he  desires  also 
that  Major  Sogers  be  granted  the  same*  No  lands  will  be  granted 
at  Sorel  to  any  person  whose  requests  have  been  refused  by 
Barnes.  2^ 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  Transmitting  warrant  and  instruotiona 
from  General  Tryon,  who  has  been  appointed  Colonel  of  the  29tb 
Begiment.  27 

Haldimand  to  James  Cuthbert.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  the 
information  that  Lord  Sydney  is  to  write  on  the  subject  of  Cuthbert'a 
claims.  29* 

Mathews  to  Lieut.  Clowes.  His  Excellency  is  pleaped  to  find  that 
he  (Clowes)  is  satisfied  to  relinquish  the  calling  of  a  general  Courts 
martial.  28 

Haldimand  to  the  Officers  of  Militia  of  the  Parishes  of  Petite 
Bividre,  Baye  St.  Paul,  Isle  aux  Coudres,  les  Bboulemens  and 
Malbay  to  assist  M.  Compin,  priest,  and  to  the  officers  on  the  Island 
of  Orleans  to  assist  M.  Boisseau  in  taking  the  Census.  31 

Haldimand  to  the  Hon.  W.  Grant  That  he  cannot  consent  to  his 
not  applying  the  balance  of  public  moneys  in  his  hands  to  the  imme- 
diate discharge  of  the  expenses  of  civil  government.  He  has, 
therefore,  appointed  Henry  Catdwell  acting  Receiver  General,  and 
given  him  (Grant)  leave  of  absence  for  twelve  months.  33 

Same  to  Governor  Parr.  Advising  him  that  the  sloop  "  Hope  "  has 
been  sent  with  provisions  to  Halifax.  Has  given  a  passage  to 
about  20  loyalists  and  men  of  the  84th,  who  wish  to  settle  in  ^ova 
Scotia.  34 

Genevay  to  Durocher,  p4re  (in  French)  That  his  application 
for  a  passport  to  go  to  the  (Colonies  must  be  made  to  the  Secretary 
for  the  Province.  35 

Mathews  to  Major  Campbell.  Desiring  him  to  stop  Lieut.  Scheiffe- 
lin  from  leaving  the  Province,  for  which  he  had  obtained  a  pass,  as 
he  may  be  wanted.  Scheiffalin  is  to  remain  at  Montreal  to  wait  for 
orders.  3^ 

Same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Desires  him  in  answer  to  the  memo* 
rial  of  certain  officers  of  the  84tb,  to  give  them  a  grant  of  the  lot 
of  a  private  soldier,  either  at  the  Long  Sault  or  at  Cataraqui,  until 
further  arrangements.  3& 

Same  to  Barnes.  He  may  give  provisions  to  sergeants  employed 
by  officers  and  loyalists  in  clearing  lands,  only  if  the  sergeants  are 
themselves  entitled  to  provisions,  but  not  on  account  of  such  employ- 
ment 40 

Same  to  Marsh.  His  E  xcellency  regrets  to  find  how  discouraging 
are  the  reports  to  the  loyalists,  where  he  (Marsh)  had  been.  The^ 
reflect  great  didionour  on  a  people  who  wish  to  gain  credit  and 
establish  themselves  with  other  nations.    He  hopes  that  policy  may 


Jaly  6, 
Qnebeo. 

JnlyJ, 
i-                  Qnetwe. 

Qaebee. 

Ontbec 

JtalyS, 
Qaebee. 

Qa«bec. 

JtulyS, 
Qaebee. 

Qaebee. 

Qatbec. 

Qaebee. 

JnlylO, 
4«eb.o. 

486 


HALDDfAND  OOLLlOnON. 


a«4 


1784.        effect  what  priDolple  h&g  not.    His  E  scellenoy  has  already  more 
than  once  refused  to  allow  loyalists  to  settle  at  IMLomphremagosr. 

Page  20 
Jalj  u,  Mathews  to  Lt.  Oovernor  Oox.  Introdaoing  a  sergeant  and  26  men 

Quebec.  of  the  8lth  Beginaent,  prooeedin^  to  the  Bay  of  Obalears,  to  prose- 

cute fi-«hiQg  and  to  settle  on  the  Eing*4  lands ;  he  is  to  assign  lots  of 
land  to  them.  Eoolosing  an  extract  of  the  regalations  for  victual- 
ling the  loyalists.  The  sergeant  is  to  deliver  to  Lt.  Governor 
C  )X  the  bateaax  and  whale  boats  in  which  they  oame.  41 

The  regulations  follow.  43 

Joly  13.  Same  to  Lieut.  Battersby.    Informing  him  that  leave  of  absence 

Qaebeo.*  is  granted  him.    His  Excellency  is  unwilling  that  officers  should  go 

through  the  States  on  their  way  to  England,  on  account  of  the 
treatment  some  of  them  had  received,  but  in  the  oircumstanoeH  he 
has  leave  to  go  bv  way  of  New  York.  46 

Jalj  13,  Same  to  DaPeyster.    It  is  His  Excellency's  intention  to  relieve 

<)a9b«e.  the  8th  or  King's  Begiment  from  the  upper  posts  this  summer.    46 

Jalj  13,  Sime  to  St.  Lager.    Stating  that  leave    of  absence  has  been 

Quebec .  granted  to  Lieut.  Battersby.  47 

Jalj  18,  Haldimaud  to  Maj>r  General  Kaox,  U.S.  Army.    In  answer  to 

Qaebee.  demand  for  the  evacuation  of  posts  within  the  limits  assigned  to 

the  United  States,  he  sends  copies  of  letters  ihat  passed  li^tween 
him  and  Governor  Clinton  on  the  subject.  He  has  yet  had  no 
orders  to  evacuate  these  posits,  and  cannot  do  so  without  orders ; 
nor  does  he  expect  to  receive  orders  to  make  the  exchange  of  can- 
non, &c.,  as  proposed  in  the  letter  from  General  Knox.  57 
Same  to  Lt.  Col.  Hull,  U.S.  Army.  That  he  has  communicated 
to  General  Knox  the  reasons  which  put  it  out  of  his  power  to  enter 
into  the  consideration  of  the  subj^sct  of  his  letier.  59 
Mathews  to  Major  C:impbell.  Asking  him  to  assist  Colonel  Hull  on 
his  journey  to  New  York.  48 
Same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  His  Excellency  is  pleased  to  find 
that  the  Indians  have  not  yielded  to  the  proposal  of  the  Americana 
respecting  a  meeting  place  for  the  intended  treaty.  Although  Fort 
Stanwix  is  too  far  within  the  limits  of  the  States,  he  supposes  the 
Indians  have  well  considered  in  fixing  on  that  as  the  place  of 
meeting.  The  rest  ot  the  letter  relates  to  grants  of  land  to  the 
loyalists.  49 
Jalj  16,  Haldimand  to  DePeyster.  Has  received  reports  of  the  disband- 
Qoebec  JQg  of  the  troops  under  his  command.  Begrets  that  the  spirit  of 
cultivation  prevails  so  little  in  Niagara,  and  that  so  many  have 
relinquished  it ;  their  departure  is  to  be  regretted  for  their  own 
sake.  Permission  has  been  given  to  persons  at  Montreal  to  go  to 
the  States  for  their  families  ;  he  (DaPeyster)  may  grant  the  same 
liberty  at  his  post.  Those  not  taking  up  land  ai  Niagara  may 
receive  provisions,  if  their  residing  there  do  not  militate  against 
the  King's  service.  Is  pleased  that  Joseph  and  other  chiefs  are 
still  ioclioed  to  settle  at  the  head  of  Lake  Oniario.  He  suspects 
that  some  people  are  remaining  at  Niagara,wiihout  settling  on  land, 
for  the  purpose  of  becoming  emissaries  for  the  Americans.  These  are 
to  be  sent  off  at  once.  51 
Jnlj  16,  Same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Acknowledges  receipt  of  letter  with 
Qaebee.  enclosures.  Is  pleased  to  find  from  the  changed  tone  of  Governor 
Clinton's  speech  to  the  Indians,  that  the  Americans  seem  disposed 
to  treat  them  on  liberal  terms.  Is  plea^ted  to  find  that  the  Indians 
are  prepared  on  their  side  to  enter  into  an  honourable  peace. 
Begrets  that  he  (Johnson)  and  Holland  should  have  departed  from 


Jnlj  13, 
Qaebeo. 


Qaeboc. 

Jalj  16, 
Qa€b30. 


B.64 


HilLDIHAND  COLLECTION. 


437 


1784.  the  plan  of  distribntiDg  the  lots.  If  it  tarn  oat  well  he  shall  be 
satisfied.  Will  not  give  his  sanction  to  the  plan  of  settliog  a 
medley  of  people  above  the  Lake  of  Two  Moantains.  It  is  oncertain 
how  many  mav  yet  come  from  the  States  to  whom  land  is  to  be 
granted,  and  these  people  are  to  be  informed  that  if  they  wish  to 
settle  in  the  Province,  they  maRt  do  so  with  their  corps  and  con- 
sections.  He  sends  invoices  of  tools,  &c.y  which  are  to  be  sent  te 
Montreal  where  they  are  to  be  examined  and  compared  with  the 
invoices.  Page  63 

Mathews  to  G^rge  Pownall.  Desiring  him  to  send  copies  of  the 
leases  of  the  King's  Wharf,  of  the  port  of  Tadesac  (Tadoasac)  and 
those  of  the  St.  Maorice  Forges,  as  well  to  Mr.  Allsopp  and  others 
as  to  Mr.  Gogy.  5C 

Same  to  Scheiffelin.  Sending  him  permission  to  proceed  on  his 
intended  jonmey.  60 

Same  to  Lieot  French.  Sending  him  orders  to  procure  seed 
wheat  for  the  loyalists  for  the  fall  sowing ;  it  may  be  got  in  Ver- 
mont ;  Sherwood  can  get  300  bashels,  which  can  be  considered  as 
secured ;  the  total  quantity  required  is  not  yet  known.  61 

Haldimand  to  Major  Ross.  Is  unable  to  grant  him  leave  of  ab- 
sence, but  hopes  that  leave  may  be  granted  in  the  fall  without  injury 
to  the  service.  The  necessity  of  attending  to  the  settlement  of  the 
disputes  among  the  settlers  on  which  so  much  of  their  future  welfare 
depends.  Begrets  that  he  had  not  an  opportunity  of  serving  him 
(Aoss)  more  effectually.  62 

MaUiews  to  Sherwood.  His  Bxcellency  approves  of  his  sending 
on  the  300  bushels  of  wheat,  and  orders  will  be  given  for  the  quan- 
tity farther  wanted.  Desires  him  to  send  his  claim  for  losses,  as  His 
Bzceliency  will  give  every  assistance  in  his  power  with  the  Govern- 
ment. '  64 

Same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  That  although  the  ration  to  the 
loyalists  has  been  curtailed  by  express  orders  from  the  Lords  Oom- 
missioners  of  the  Treasury,  yet  it  is  so  much  His  Excellency's  desire 
to  relieve  the  wants  of  these  people,  and  for  that  purpose  to  forward 
their  settlement,  that  he  will  take  upon  himself  the  consequences  of 
allowing  a  full  ration  and,  has  given  orders  acoordinglv.  Has 
received  reports  that  the  settlers  at  Gataraqui  are  in  great  disorder, 
not  having  yet  got  on  their  lands  and  that  they  are  in  want  of  tools, 
seed,  blankets,  £o.  Has  written  to  Oapt.  Manrer  on  the  subject,  and 
His  Excellency  desires  him  (Johnson)  to  take  immediate  and  effec- 
tual steps  to  remedy  this  state  of  things.  Invoices  sent  Settlers' 
utensils  to  be  lodged  in  the  Q.  M.  G.  Department.  How  the  tools 
are  to  be  distributed.  Notifying  the  arrangements  that  have  been 
made  for  fall  seed  wheat.  6ft 

Same  to  Maurer,  respecting  the  supply  of  tools,  &o,,  for  the  set- 
tlers. 68 

Haldimand  to  Thomas  Dunn.  Eoolosing  extract  of  a  letter  from 
Secretary  of  the  Treasury,  that  the  casual  and  territorial  revenues 
are  to  be  applied  to  the  payment  of  the  Civil  Establishment  Desires 
him  to  transfer  the  amount  in  his  hands,  £3,044  19s.  ild.,  for  this 
purpose,  as  only  the  deficiency  is  to  be  drawn  for.  Lieut  Col.  Cald- 
well will  make  arrangements  for  this  transfer.  89 

Maihews  to  Ross.  Calling  attention  to  the  delay  in  forwarding 
implements,  &o.,  to  the  settlers.  Stating  what  arrangements  have 
been  made  for  the  supply  of  seed  wheat,  and  for  issuing  a  full  ration 
to  loyalists.  He  (Ross)  and  Maclean  appointed  Jastices of  the  Pe^ce. 
Desires  him  to  take  charge  of  the  Engineer  accounts,  Ac,  in  abaenoa 


JnlT  16, 
<)aebe€. 


Jnlj  10, 
i^oebec 

Jnlj  19, 
4)Qebee. 


July  19, 
<}Qebee. 


Jolj  19, 
Qaebee. 


July  19, 
4)aebea 


July  19, 
Quebec 

Jaly  19, 
Qnebec 


July  19, 
4)iieb60. 


438 


HALDIMAHD  OOLLBOTION. 


BM 


1T81         ofTinliDg.     Certaio  artillery  to  be  brouRht  from  O^wogatohie  to 
the  north  side  of  the  St.  Lawrence.    The  application  of  aome  offl- 
cers  of  the  84th  to  baild  hoasea  on  the  Gk>re  between  the  Ist  Town- 
ship, the  bay  and  the  mill,  is  to  be  granted.  Page  69 
Jnlj  ao,             Oireolar  (in  French)  to  Officers  of  Militia  of  the  north  and  sooth 
Quebee.          parts  of  the  District  of  liontreal,  and  to  islands  on  the  north  and 
south  side  of  the  St.  Lawrence,  to  assist  in  taking  the  censns.       76 
Jnlj  21,             Haldimand  to  Doon.   Stating  that  he  has  granted  a  warrant  for 
Qaebec          £1,696  8s.  8d.  to  be  paid  into  the  hands  of  the  Receiver  General.  72 
Joij  11,             Same  to  Thomas  Ainslie,  Collector  of  Customs.    Ordering  him  to 
Qatbeo.         pay  into  the  hands  of  Henry  Caldwell,  appointed  to  act  as  Depaty 
Keceiver  General,  all  the  moneys  collected  for  Provincial  duties.  73- 
Jnlj  23,             Same  to  Lieut  Governor  Hay.    Recommending  to  his  protection 
Quebec.          Mr.  Blliott,  late  a  Captain  in  the  Western  Indtan  Department     Sir 
John  Johnson  and  others  have  represented  strongly  his  seal  and  the 
losses  he  experienced.  74 
July  22,             Mathews  to  Major  Campbell.  In  theprohibition  of  trade  with  the  . 
Qacbeo.         United  States  over  Luke  Champlain,  Eus  Excellency  does  not  wish 
to  prevent  the  reception  of  cattle,  sheep  or  provisions  that  might  be 
useful  to  the  inhabiunts  of  his  quarter.             .  75^ 
July  22^             Haldimand  to  Neveu  Sevestre.    Instructing  him  to  take  the 
Quebeo.          oensns  with  Col.  Duprd.                                                                      77 
Jnlj  22^             Mathews  to  Lenny.  Has  received  his  letter  enclosing  his  appoint* 
Qacbeo.          ment  as  Coroner.    Desires  him  to  apply  for  the  additional  grant  of 
land  at  Cataraaui  in  addition  to  that  he  holds  at  Sorel.  7^ 
Jolj  22,             Same  to  St.  Leger.    Transferring  to  him  a  letter  from  Mr.  Scott, 
Qaebee.          which  relates  to  the  internal  economy  of  the  34th  Regiment.         80 
Jolj  22,             Same  to  John  Burke.    That  a  fine  imposed  on  Samuel  White  may 
Qaebee.          fee  remitted.  81 
Jalj  22^             Same  to  Kev.  Mr.  Stewart  (the  name  is  properly  Stuart ;  he  was 
Qaebeo.          ^^^  ^^^  Anglican  minister  in  Upper  Canads).   That  His  Bxcellenc;^ 
will  delay  recommending  him  to  be  appointed  Chaplain  at  C^tanu^ui 
until  the  success  of  the  new  settlement  can  be  reported  on  with 
certainty,  a  delay  which  will  probably  be  favourable  to  the  recom- 
mendation. 82 
o'^^h!!^'             Same  to  Capt.  Robertson.    Acknowledging  the  receipt  of  his 
Qaebeo.          letters;  a  Commission  of  the  Peace  will  k^  forwarded  to  him  in  a 
few  dayn.    Bills  for  the  Indian  Department  to  be  addressed  to  Sir 
John  Johnson.  83 
1^^722,              Haldimand  to  Sir  John  Johnson.    Directinfif  him  to  transmit 
Qaebeo.          accurate  information  as  to  the  losses  sustained  by  his  two  battalions 
as  well  as  by  the  loyalists    generally,  in  accordance  with  Lord. 
Sydney's  desire.  Mr.  Delancey  has  received  orders  to  the  same  effeot, 
and  he  (Johnson)  is  to  affjrd  Delancey  assistance  in  the  preparation 
of  these  lists,  so  that  no  time  may  be  lost  in  transmitting  them  to 
the  Minister.  84 
Jd1j23,             Mathews  to  Maurer.      All  the  hospital  stores,  &c.,  at  Three 
Qaebeo.          Rivers,  are  to  be  sent  to  Quebec.    Directing  him  to  make  an  agree- 
ment with  the  vessels  going  to  Montreal,  with  Indian  presents,  to 
call  on  their  way  down  to  take  the  stores  on  board.  86^ 
Jalj  26,              Same  to  Stephen  Delancey.    Desiring  him  to  prepare  lists  of  the 
Qoebee.          loyalists,  their  former  condition,  &o.     Sir  John  Johnson  will  assist 
him.  87 
Jaly  26,            Same  to  Captain  Wood.    Giving  him  instructions  as  to  the  care 
Qaebee.          to  be  taken  to  have  a  sufficient  supply  of  provisions  sent  for  the 
settlers  at  the  Bay  of  Chaleurs.  88> 


<4 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


43(^ 


1784. 
July  36, 
Qnebeo. 


<}aebeo. 


QnebM. 


MatbewB  to  Lieut  FreDoh.  His  Bzoellency  regrets  that  there  is  so 
poor  a  prospect  of  getting  seed  wheat  from  Yermoot,  for  the  set- 
tlers; he  is  to  employ  a  persoD  id  whom  he  has  coofidence,  to  make 
inquiry  oonceming  the  quantity  that  may  be  procured,  with  all  the 
necensary  information  as  to  transport,  &o  From  3,000  to  5,000 
bushels  will  be  wanted.  Ptirt  will  be  got  trom  the  Biohawk  Yailey.. 
To  ascertain  particulars  of  the  death  of  one  Harris,  a  ranger,  said 
to  have  been  killed  whilst  making  his  escape  from  the  Colonies. 
(The  date  is  written  June,  apparently  an  error.)  Pftgo  ^1 

Same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  His  Excellency  is  pleased  to  find 
that  ihe  arrival  of  tools  has  quieted  the  apprehensions  of  the  loyalists 
at  Oataraqui,  and  that  the  augmentation  of  the  ration  has  been 
attended  with  such  good  consequences.  He  regrets  the  indifference 
of  the  lojalists  to  the  consequences  of  his  having  taken*  that  step.. 
A  review  of  the  provisions  shows  the  absolute  necessity  of  economy. 
Orders  have  been  sent  to  the  upper  posts  to  reduce  the  allowance 
to  the  Indians  and  Indian  Department.  The  continuance  of  the 
heavy  expenditure  to  the  Indians  much  surprises  His  Exceliencyy 
as  he  had  understood  they  had  cultivated  grounds  at  the  new  settle- 
ment sufficient,  or  nearly  so,  to  support  themselves.  To  send  olT 
every  man  from  the  upper  posts  who  can  be  dispensed  with ;  De 
Peyster  has  orders  to  send  down  all  loyalists  who  do  not  imme- 
diately  settle.  The  difficulty  of  obtaining  seed  wheat.  He  (Johnson) 
is  to  send  off  a  person- immediately  to  make  inquiry  concerning  a 
supply.  9^ 

Same  to  DePeyster.  His  Excellency  is  astonished  at  the  number 
of  Indians,  of  the  Indian  Department  and  of  loyalists  drawing  pro 
visions  at  Niagara,  as  the  former  have  long  since  been  settled  on 
their  lands  ana  require  little  or  no  assistance,  except  those  going 
with  Joseph  to  head  of  the  lake.     He  cannot  understand  how  6d 

Krsons  can  be  employed  in  the  Indian  Department  Orders  have 
on  sent  to  Sir  John  Johnson  to  dismiss  all  who  can  be  dispensed 
with.  Detailed  instructions  given  as  to  the  measures  to  be  taken  te 
reduce  the  issue  of  provisions,  so  as  to  prevent  any  misfortune  from 
a  want  of  them  during  the  winter.  9d 

Certificate  by  Haldimand,  that  he  had  given  permission  te 
Messrs.  Elliott  and  Baby,  late  captains  in  the  Western  Indian  Depart* 
ment,  to  take  two  bateaux  loads  of  merchandise  to  Detroit.  Thev 
are  to  be  assisted  and  their  goods  taken,  freight  free,  in  the  King's 
vessels.  98 

Mathews  to  St.  Leger.  His  Excellency  gives  him  permission  to 
transmit  to  Lord  Fred.  Cavendish  the  evidence  of  the  presumption 
and  unworthy  conduct  of  Scott  in  this  Province  (see  p*  80);  other 
evidence  will  be  forthcoming  if  necessary.  9^ 

Same  to  Claus.  His  Excellency  has  no  objection  to  his  going  to 
England  to  support  his  claim  for  losees,  and  will  do  anything  in  his 
power  to  promote  his  interest  and  welfare.  100 

Same  to  French*  Directing  him  to  proceed  to  obtain  a  supply  of 
seed- wheat  in  accordance  with  the  terms  of  the  last  letter  written  to 
him.  101 

Same  to  Arthur  McDonell.  Informing  him  that  a  warrant  will 
be  issued  tor  £20  being  a  half  year's  payment.  102 

Same  to  Barnes.  His  Excellency  has  ordered  a  fhll  ration 
for  the  loyalists  notwithstanding  the  order  of  the  Treasury  to 
reduce  it  The  inconvenience  this  may  cause  to  the  people  them- 
selves, unless  the  utmost  economy  be  observed,  as  a  large  proportion 
of  the  provisions  has  been  sent  to  Halifax.  lOS 


July  as, 

Qaebec. 


Joly  29, 
Quebec 


Jnl  J  39, 
Quebec. 


Jnl  J  29, 
Qocbeo. 

July  29, 
Qaebeo. 

July  29, 
Quebec. 


440 


HALBDCAND  OOLLVOTION. 


B.  M 


1784. 
Jnlj  29, 
Qaebeo. 

Joly  31 
Qatbeo. 

Jiilj  31, 
Qaebeo. 


Angrnst  1, 
<)iiebec. 


Aaffott  1, 
Qaeboe. 


Aoffott  1, 
Qaebee. 


Angait  1, 
Qaebec 


Angasi  %f 
Qaebsc 


Hathews  to  Sir  John  Johoson.  The  aocoant  of  Lieat  Krysler 
oanDOt  be  paid  here,  as  it  comeB  under  the  head  of  losses  and 
must  be  settled  by  the  oommiAsion  on  claims.  Pftge  104 

InstraotioDs  to  William  Miller,  master  of  the  "G»3ar,'*  transport, 
carrying  troops  to  Portsmoaili.  10^ 

Haldimand  to  Captain  Hamilton.  Instructions  on  his  taking 
charge  of  the  troops  on  board  the  '*  Oad^ar,"  transport,  consisting  of 
detachments  of  the  8th,  29th  and  53rd  Begiments,  with  wives  and 
children,  boand  for  Portsmouth.  IOC 

Same  to  the  Commissioners  of  the  Navy,  Portsmouth.  Owing  to 
the  disobliging  conduct  of  Miller,  master  of  the  **  C»sar/'  Captain 
Hamilton  has  taken  charge  of  the  provisions  for  the  troops  on  boud. 
Asks  them  to  take  charge  of  the  provisions  remaining  on  board  on 
the  arrival  of  the  vessel  108 

Same  to  Sir  Charles  Dooglas.  Encloses  an  extract  of  a  letter 
from  Mr.  Cox,  Lieut.  Governor  of  Ga^p^,  respecting  the  right 
which  American  vessels  claim  to  land  men  and  erect  stages  at  Point 
St.  Peter's,  Bonavonture  Island,  and  on  Bonaventure,  in 
the  Bay  of  Chaleurs.  Has  ordered  them  off,  as  the^e  places  being 
settled  do  not  come  within  the  description  of  places  privileged  by 
the  treaty.  The  extract  from  Cox  merely  states  that  the  vessels 
are  there,  and  af^ks  for  orders.  109 

A  letter  from  Felix  0*Hara  to  Lt,  Governor  Cox,  dated  22nd  May^ 
follows,  stating  the  fact  of  the  claim  being  made,  and  asking  for 
orders.  Ill 

Haldimand  to  Cox.  Giving  him  instructions  to  order  off  the 
American  fishing  vessels  and  to  communicate  with  Admiral  Sir 
Charles  Douglas,  it  beinff  a  material  part  of  the  marine  duty  to 
watch  over  every  part  of  the  fishery.  Approves  of  his  choice  of 
lattle  Paspebiac  for  a  fishing  town,  and  of  his  laying  out  a  town  for 
artificers  upon  the  River  St.  John,  in  Gasp^  Bay.  The  claim  of 
Bobin  is  too  vsgae  to  be  of  material  inconvenience  to  the  imme- 
diate settlement  of  the  loyalists.  His  (Cox*s)  instructions  to 
0*Hara  are  indulgent  enough  to  Robin.  The  difficulty  of  govern- 
in|^  the  motley  society  he  has.  Cox  may  appoint  a  sheriff;  a  com* 
mission  of  the  peace  will  be  sent  for  Oapt.  Law.  A  supply  of 
arms  and  tools  sent  for  the  settlement,  to  be  distributed  judiciously ; 
a  further  supply  of  clothing  will  be  sent  next  trip.  Provisions 
beirg  the  chief  necessity,  has  made  that  the  chief  object  of  the 
present  trip.  112 

*Same  to  0*Hara.  Thanking  him  for  the  trouble  he  has  taken  in 
settling  matters  with  Mr.  (xeddes.  Has  no  doobt  that  the  business 
he  (0*Hara)  is  engaged  in  has  its  difficulties,  bat  the  object  is  a 
laudable  one,  and  wili  produce  happiness  to  the  unfortunate.  Can- 
not account  for  his  not  receiving  the  authority  and  instructions 
that  were  to  be  sent  by  Holland,  as  they  were  prepared.  116 

Mathews  to  Holland.  His  Excellency  approver  of  his  remaining 
at  Cataraqui,  which  he  is  not  to  leave  till  the  loyalists  have  made' 
such  progress  in  the  settlement  of  their  lands  as  not  to  admit  of 
disputes;  or  whilst  bethinks  his  presence  necessarv.  To  press 
forward  the  work,  he  is  to  employ  every  surveyor  and  person  that 
may  be  useful  in  it.  He  regrets  to  find  that  notwithstanding  all 
he  has  done  for  the  happiness  of  the  settlers,  there  are  persons  who, 
for  their  own  interests,  arc  impeding  those  employed  in  laying  out 
the  lands.  His  Bzcellency  desires  &at  the  instruotions  sent  may 
be  strictly  followed,  and  <<  should  any  of  these  people  discover 


B.S4 


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Qaebeo. 


Aorastff, 

I16MC. 


Qiieb 


Aogost  6, 
Qnebeo. 


Quebec 


August  6, 
Quebec 


August  6| 
Quebec 


Aug[ust  9, 
eo. 


tbemselves  in  the  course  of  yoar  baainess,  yon  will  immediately 
report  them  to  His  Bxcellenoy,  that  they  may  be  sent  off  the  ground 
without  hesitation.^'  Page  116 

Haldimand  to  Governor  Parr.  Informing  him  that  the  ship 
"  Montreal "  and  brig  **  Fame  "  bad  sailed  two  days  before,  and  the 
snow  "  Lady  Johoson  '*  was  to  follow  next  day,  with  provisions  for 
Halifax,  the  whole  amounting  to  *^396  tierces  of  fiour  and  60  barrels 
of  pork.  118 

Mathews  to  Constant  Freeman.  Bnclosing  Haldimand's  answer 
to  a  memorial.  120 

The  answer,  of  the  same  date  follows.  Refusing  a  special  com- 
mission for  the  trial  of  Indians  aocused  of  the  murder  of  McNeal 
and  his  guide.  They  are  in  custody  and  will  be  brought  to  trial  in 
due  cour{>e  of  law.  121 

Mathews  to  Sherwood.  His  Excellency  is  much  pleased  at  favour- 
able  reports  of  the  new  settlement  sent  by  him  and  Jessup.  Not- 
withstanding the  increase  of  rations  to  the  loyalists,  only  rendered 
possible  by  the  supply  of  small  species,  many  of  those  who  reap 
the  benefit  are  still  discontented.  Hi^  Excellency  has  taken  eveiy 
step  possible  to  obtain  seed  wheat  both  in  and  out  of  the  Province, 
proper  persons  having  been  sent  to  Vermont  and  the  Mohawk 
Bivor  for  that  purpose.  He  will  advance  payment  till  he  shall  be 
able  to  represent  the  expediency  of  it  to  the  King's  Ministers.  Sends 

Sassports  to  Mr.  Bolton  and  Mr.  Best,  that  they  may  proceed  from 
t.  John's  to  procure  wheat  wherever  they  can  at  a  reasonable  rate. 
8o  soon  as  they  have  made  their  agreementa  they  are  to  report  in 
order  that  immediate  arrangements  may  be  made  for  transport. 
His  (Sherwood's)  requisition  for  tools  has  been  sent  to  Sir  John 
Johnson.  Is  afraid  it  is  too  large  to  be  completed,  but  what  can  be 
will  be  done.  122 

Same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Has  received  a  letter  from  Joseph. 
His  Excellency  has  received  no  orders  about  the  off-reckonings. 
He  (Mathewt))  has  made  an  abstract  of  them.  A  party  of  Indiana 
has  lately  arrived  from  the  River  St.  John,  with  a  young  Indian 
from  near  Penobscot,  who  mardered  McNeal  of  Qaebec  and  his 
guide,  12  leagues  below  Kamouraskaon  their  way  to  Halifax.  Kelly 
a  trader,  and  an  Indian  are  witnesses.  The  chiefs  have  behaved  well 
in  bringing  the  murderer  and  leaving  the  Indians  of  their  own  tribe 
until  the  trial,  which  will  take  place  at  the  next  assizes.  The 
chiefs  complain  of  the  abuse  of  rum  in  their  quarter.  It  would  be 
seen  from  their  representation  that  the  St.  Francis  Indians  have  a 
share  in  the  pernicious  traffic.    It  is  to  be  prohibited.  124 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  Bnclosing  two  letters  for  Messrs.  Best 
and  Bolton,  who  have  arrived  at  St.  John's  from  the  upper  settle- 
ments to  pass  into  Vermont  and  the  Mohawk  for  the  purchase  of 
seed  wheat.  126 

Same  to  Connor.  As  transports  have  been  specially  provided 
for  the  passages  of  officers  and  their  families  to  England,  he  cannot 
have  money  advanced  to  him  to  pay  for  passages  in  a  private 
vessel.  127 

Same  to  Barnes.  Lieut  Colonel  Morris,  of  the  Jersey  Blues,  has 
made  application  for  a  farm  and  town  lot  at  Sorel.  Prom  his  good 
character,  &c..  His  Excellency  is  desirous  to  gratify  him,  but  is 
afraid  all  the  best  lots  are  bespoke.  A  report  whether  a  good  one 
is  left  is  to  be  made.  Colonel  Morris  goes  in  the  meantime  to  Thtee 
Bivers.  128 


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it84.  Tietiimlledy  he  is  ordered  to  mmke  theee  and  to  give  any  other 
infomuttion  required  of  him  respeeUog  the  loyalists  in  his  depart^ 
ment.  Page  143 

Mathews  to  Major  Campbell.  That  the  memorial  <^the  loyalists 
settled  OD  Caldwell's  Manor,  askirg  for  provisions  cannot  be  granted, 
no  authority  being  given  to  famish  any,  except  to  loyalists  settled 
on  Crown  lands.  144 

Same  to  Bobertson.  That  his  varioos  letters  and  his  journal  to 
Thessalon  have  been  received.  The  upper  country  will  not  be  given 
up  so  soon  as  was  expected,  nor  nntu  the  Americans  manifest  a 
stronger  inclination  than  they  have  yet  done  to  fulfil,  on  their  part^ 
the  articles  of  the  definitive  treaty.  Nothing  will  be  done  at  Thes- 
salon, until  he  receives  orders;  anything  of  value  must  be  trans- 
ferred to  Michillimakinak.  Has  not  yet  heard  from  Frobisher.  His 
Bxcellency  does  not  approve  of  converting  the  vast  tract  <A  country 
he  (Bobertson)  mentions,  **  nor  of  making  encroachments  upon  the 
interests  of  the  Indians  in  their  lands,  so  much  the  practice  of 
Americans,  and  so  alarming  to  the  Indians,  that  it  is  with  reluctance 
His  Bxceilency  has  made  some  unavoidable  purchases  of  lands  from 
them  to  settle  the  loyalists,  and  some  of  the  Six  Nation  Indians, 
who  are  driven  from  their  settlements  in  the  American  terri- 
tories." 145 

Same  to  the  same.  Has  received  and  presented  the  letters  and 
bills  drawn  by  him  for  expenses  in  the  Indian  and  Engineer's 
Departments.  His  Bxcellency  is  astonished  that  he  should  be  con- 
tinuing to  incur  expenses  in  the  Engineer's  Department,  or  to  carrv 
on  public  work,  after  the  positive  o^er  given  on  the  26th  of  April, 
1783.  The  expenses  for  exploring  the  country  at  Point  au  Pin  and 
Thessalon  will  be  allowed,  but  cannot  now  be  paid,  as  they  are 
intermixed  with  others  incurred  contrary  to  orders.  All  public 
works  are  to  be  at  once  diBContinucd.  All  accounts  relating  to  the 
Indian  Department,  except  at  Miohillimakinak,  are  to  ba  addressed 
to  Sir  John  Johnson.  147 

Same  to  Douglas.  The  order  to  the  officer  at  Carleton  Island,  to 
furnish  him  with  a  passage  for  goodo  for  the  garrison  at  Niagara, 
having  apparently  failed  to  reach  him,  he  (Mathevvs)  certifies  that 
it  was  issued,  and  calls  attention  to  the  reports  that  Dooglas  is 
selling  his  goods  at  a  higher  price  than  other  traders  in  Niagara,  as 
well  as  partially,  contrary  to  tbe  intention  of  his  appointment.    149 

Haldimand  to  (governor  Parr.  Acknowledging  letter,  with  des- 
patches from  the  Secretary  of  State.  Will  try  to  got  him  a  horse, 
out  those  here  are  only  remaikable  for  draught,  it  being  uncommon 
to  get  one  suitable  for  the  saddle,  being  thick  shouldered  and  apt  to 
trip,  but  will  do  tbe  best  possible.  The  '<  Limnide  "  carries  more 
provisions  and  discharged  troops  on  their  way  to  England.  Asks 
nim  to  procure  a  further  supply  of  water  casks.  161 

Mathews  to  Gray.  Transmitting  letter  from  DePeystcr,  to  be 
included  with  papers  on  the  same  subject  now  before  the  Com- 
mittee. 162 

Haldimand  to  Major  General  Campbell.  Informing  him  that  he 
has  sent  some  officers  and  men  by  the  **  Limnade  '*  for  Eni^land,  and 
asking  him  to  assist  Capt  Hope,  of  the  34ih,  in  getting  off  from 
Halifiix  as  quickly  as  possible.  163 

Mathews  to  Capt.  Hope.  That  Lieut  (Governor  Sinclair  has  leave 
to  go  in  the  '<  Limnade,"  and  asking  that  every  accommodation  pos- 
sible be  afforded  him,  as  his  voyage  may  prove,  in  many  respects, 
beneficial.  160 


AOffQlt  12, 


August  13, 
Quebec 


AaminlS, 
Quebec. 

Angut  13| 
Qaebeo. 


AwottlS, 
<)nebee. 


444 


HALDIMAND  OOLLSOTION. 


B.   64 


1784. 
Angott  14| 
Qaeoec. 


Aogait  14, 
Qaebec 


Angost  14, 
Qoebec 


Angnai  14, 
QiMbeo. 


Angott  Id, 
Qneoeo. 


Angiist  Id, 
Qttebec. 


AQffait  18, 


AQffai 


Aagnit  19, 
Qaebeo. 


Aogast  19, 
Qaebee. 

AaguBt  19, 
gnebee. 


August  19, 
Qaebeo. 


Mathews  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  This  letter  is  sent  by  Capt  Oald  well, 
who,  with  MoKee  and  other  redaced  officers,  wishes  to  be  confirmed 
in  the  possession  of  a  tract  of  land  given  them  by  the  Indians,  for 
the  parpose  of  settling  with  as  many  of  the  rangers  as  wish  to  reside 
with  them.  His  B^oellenoy  approves  of  forming  this  settlement ; 
bat  refers  to  the  practice  at  Detroit  of  obtaining  Indian  lands  con- 
trary to  the  regulations,  till,  except  the  Horons,  not  a  nation  in  that 
neighbourhood  has  any  property  remaining.  Caldwell  and  his  asso- 
ciates to'  be  furnished  with  tools  necessary  for  clearing  land  and 
building.  The  settlement  to  be  regarded  as  a  military  one,  so  thai 
little  traders  and  interested  persons  are  not  to  be  allowed  to  creep 
in.  Page  164 

Same  to  Maurer.  A  supply  of  bateaux  to  be  sent  to  Niagara,  Do- 
Peyster  reprenenting  the  delay  and  expense  arising  from  the  defi- 
cient number  there.  166 

Same  to  officer  commanding  at  Carleton  Island.  Directing  him 
to  pass  without  delay  two  bateaux  of  stores  belonging  to  Capt  Cald- 
well, and  that  the  stores  are  to  be  carried  free  over  Uie  lakes.     157 

Haldimand  to  Hay,  Giving  instructions  relative  to  the  settle- 
ment among  the  Indians  proposed  by  Caldwell,  McEee  and  others, 
(p.  154.)  168 

Mathews  to  St.  Jieger.  That  Latham  cannot  be  granted  leave  of 
absence  this  year,  owing  to  the  pressure  from  others  having  prior 
claims,  &c.  ^Besides,  four  captain^  and  four  subalterns  who  were 
expected  to  join,  are  to  remain  in  Burope,  a  circumstance  unpardon- 
able and  cruel  to  their  brother  officers.  161 

Haldimand  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Regrets  to  hear  the  unfavourable 
report,  made  by  Holland,  of  the  settlers  of  the  2nd  Battalion  at 
Cataraqui,  and  that  some  of  the  officers,  instead  of  conciliating,  are 
rather  encouraging  the  discontented.  Has  ordered  Holland  to  make 
a  report,  that  notice  mav  be  taken  of  persons  whose  conduct  has 
been  reprehen^ble.  Collins  is  to  receive  orders  to  allot  the  fourth 
township  as  proposed  by  Major  Holland,  leaving  the  proportions  oi 
the  officers  and  non  commissioned  officers  of  the  2nd  Battalion, 
Rogers'  detachment  and  YanAlstine's  party  that  cannot  be  settled 
on  Townships  3  and  4,  to  be  laid  out  for  them  as  soon  as  possible  in 
the  most  convenient  place.  If  refractory  persons  do  not  immediately 
acquiesce,  they  are  to  be  sent  down  and  deprived  of  all  the  bounty 
to  which  proper  conduct  would  entitle  them.  162 

Mathews  to  Forde.  That  he  and  his  family  will  be  accommodated 
in  the  *'  Madonna,"  a  very  fine  ship,  that  will  sail  in  ten  or  twelve 
days.  164 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  Asking  for  a  report  on  the  accoutre- 
mcLts  of  the  :^9ih  Regiment,  in  accordance  with  the  request  of 
Greneral  Tryon.  165 

Genevay  to  Maurer.  Asking  him  to  send  certain  portions  of  the 
barrack  bedding  to  be  used  on  board  the  transports.  166 

Mathews  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Explaining  the  meaning  of  the 
Treasury  ration  and  the  quantity  to  which  each  settler  is  entitled 
by  Haldimaid's  last  order.  Robertson  has  again  drawn  bills  on 
Bis  Excellency  for  Indian  expenses.  These  with  accounts  are 
referred  to  him  (Johnson)  and  Robertson  is  instructed  to  forward 
direct  to  Johnson  all  accounts,  &c.,  relating  to  Indian  aflfairs.  167 

Mathews  to  Munro.  Is  not  accustomed  to  give  certificates  for 
messages  he  delivers  from  the  Commander-in-Chief  or  for  other 
business  done  through  him  (Mathews).    (A  sharp  note.)  169 


64 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


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1784. 
AngoBt  22, 
Quebec. 


Angast  22, 
Quebec. 

Augott  22, 
Quebec. 

AuffUBt  23, 
Quebec 

August  28, 
Quebec 


August  2?, 
Quebec. 


August  23, 
Quebec. 


August  23, 
Quebec 


AugQftt23, 
Quebec 

August  24, 
Quebec 

August  26, 
Quebec. 


August  26, 
Quebec 


August ,  26 
Quebec. 


August  28, 
Quebec. 


Mathews  to  Dobie.  His  Bzoellenoy's  astonish  men  t  at  the  attempt  to 
take  advantage  of  a  partial  payment  of  bills,  which  was  made  at  bis 
own  (Dobie's)  special  request,  &c.  The  pohition  of  these  and  other 
billn  ezpiuined.  Page  170 

Same  to  Ellioe  and  Dobio.  That  the  whole  question  of  tbe  bills 
drawn  by  Sinclair  is  before  the  Troasory  for  decision.  172 

Same  to  Dobie  and  Forsyth.  Transmitting  His  Excellency's 
answer  to  memorial,    (p.  1722.)  173 

Same  to  W.  Grant.  Air.  Pownall  must  account  for  all  public 
moneys  to  Henry  Caldwell,  acting  Receiver  General.  174 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  the  report 
of  the  death  of  Lieut.  Hill,  and  the  Vecommendation  of  Ensign  Ho- 
Cumming  for  the  succession.  Certain  persons  with  DeLancey'B 
passes  to  be  permitted  to  go  to  the  Colonies.  175 

Same  to  DeLancey.  He  is  to  retain  the  balance  (£S0  9s)  lodged 
with  him  by  Mr.  French,  as  any  division  now  would  only  excite 
jealousy.  Has  sent  to  Major  Campbell  the  names  of  those  to  be 
permitted  to  go  to  the  Colonies.  176 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  Tbe  disagreements  that  exist  among  the 
settlers  at  Cat&raqui  might  have  been  avoided  by  i.is  being  with 
them.  He  is,  therefore,  to  repair  to  Cataraqui  without  loss  of  time 
to  settle  the  disputes  about  the  settlement  of  part  of  the  2nd  Bat- 
talion of  the  Boyal  Regiment  of  New  York,  of  the  King's  Bangers 
aod  of  Van  Alstine's  party.  179 

Same  to  Major  Boss.  Pointing  out  the  steps  he  is  to  take  to 
support  Major  Holland  in  the  execution  of  his  duty  in  laying  out 
the  Township  No.  4,  with  details.  DeLancey  has  been  directed  to 
repair  to  Cataraqui  to  settle  the  distribution  ot  the  township  with 
Mr.  Collinp.  They  are  to  receive  instructions  from  Sir  John 
Johnson.  The  more  the  business  of  the  settlement  .s  conducted 
under  the  sanction  of  the  Civil  Power,  the  better  it  will  be  relished 
by  the  people.  He  will,  therefore,  send  up  Commissions  of  the 
Peace  to  Van  Alstine  and  Sherwood,  which  he  believes  will  be  a 
sufficient  nomk^r.  Ibl 

Same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Substantially  the  same  as  the  letter 
to  Boss  (p.  181.)  183 

Mathews  to  Captain  Baird.  Bespecting  leave  of  absence  for 
officers.  192 

Same  to  Taylor.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  memorial  from 
Pollard  and  Mason,  but  tbe  request  to  use  piivate  craft  in  the  navi- 
gation of  the  lakes  cannot  bo  complied  with.  186 

Same  to  French.  His  Exoellenoy  is  satisfied  with  Wilson'a 
report  on  the  wheat  in  Vermont,  except  the  price,  which  he  oon- 
aiders  exorbitant.  He  is  in  hopes  that  some  will  be  obtained  in  the 
Mohawk  and  in  the  Province,  to  lender  that  from  Vermont  un- 
necessary, or  at  lAast  to  diminish  the  quantity.  Orders  will  be 
sent  to  all  parts  of  the  Province  where  winter  wheat  can  be  pro- 
cured.   The  plan  of  the  seigniory  to  be  sent  down.  IS6 

Same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Stating  the  results  ot  the  search  for 
wheat  in  Vermont,  and  desiring  him  in  consequence  of  the  exorbi- 
tant  price,  to  make  inquiries  elsewhere.  Desires  him  to  consult 
with  Major  Boss  as  to  what  (>hould  be  done  with  Allen.  Has  not 
been  able  to  lay  the  account  for  off-reckonings  before  the 
General.  187 

Same  to  Boss.  His  Excellency  is  concerned  to  find  that  a  suffi- 
cient supply  of  hoes  has  not  been  received  for  the  new  settlement, 
but  hopes  that  the  application  to  Sir  John  Johnson  has  been  sue- 


446 


HALDIMAIID  OOLLlOTIOlf. 


B,  «4 


1784.  o^afifol.  His  ExoelliDoy  is  aware  of  the  diffiooUies  he  has  to  expe- 
rieDoe  with  such  a  medley  of  people,  bat  applaads  his  having  need 
moderation  rather  thao  ri^orons  measures,  which  will  iDfloenoethe 
deserving,  bat  if  necei^sary  to  make  ao  example  of  the  refractory, 
whose  conduct  in  to  be  examined  with  the  Commissioners  of  the 
Peace,  in  the  presence  of  some  ot  the  principal  people,  sending  the 
delinqaents  down  the  country,  if  necessary,  reporting  the  same  to 
His  £zcellet<cy.  The  General  is  satisfied  with  what  has  been  done 
'about  the  boards  and  building.  Seed  wheat  will  be  supplied  as 
promised,  but  it  will  be  at  a  very  high  price.  Allen  to  be  releahcd 
if  Sir  John  Johnson  so  decide.  Specie  cannot  be  sent  up  at  pre> 
sent.  Page  189 

Haldtmand  to  Day.  Desiring  him  to  send  in  all  his  vouchers ; 
he  has  permission  to  go  to  England  to  settle  his  public  accounts. 
Oraigie  to  take  charge  of  tiie  stores  and  provisions  belonging  to  the 
commissariat.  194 

Same  to  Johnson,  Clauf),  Campbell  and  Brehm.  Separate  circular 
to  each,  desiring  them  to  have  their  accounts  ready  for  transmis- 
sion. 195 

Mathews  to  Dr.  Smyth.  The  son  of  Ool.  Peters,  the  former  emissary 
of  the  loyaliHts,  has  received  a  panspiirt  to  go  to  the  States.  Ii  is 
desirable  to  ascertain  who  are  his  friends  there,  as  there  is  reason 
forsuHpicion.  l96 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  report  on 
the  accoutrements  of  the  29ih  His  Excellency  wilt  write  to  i^nerfcl 
Tryon  renpecting  the  application  on  behalf  of  Major  Monseli's  son 
lor  the  vacant  enaignoy,  but  has  little  hope  of  success.  197 

Same  to  Mrs.  Cujler.  No  instructions  have  yet  been  received 
relative  to  the  conveyance  to  Cape  Breton  of  loyalists  desirous  to 
settle  there.  198 

Same  to  Mrs.  Murray.  Instracting  her  as  executrix  of  Mr. 
Murray,  Di  puty  Barrack  Master  and  Commissary  of  Prisoners,  to 
have  all  the  vouchers  and  accounts  ready  to  be  sent  to  England.  212 

Haldimand  to  Lt  Governor  Hay.  Williams  has  permission  to 
resign  his  office.  A  warrant  fn*m  Henry  Caldwell  is  sent  to  be 
filled  up  with  the  name  of  a  suitable  person  to  collect  the  arrears  of 
lods  et  ventes  and  other  dues.  Lieut.  Smith  has  been  sent  up  to 
bring  the  records  of  Detroit  to  Quebec,  to  be  forthcon  in^  when  a 
Committee  shall  be  appointed  to  examine  the  grants  from  Indians 
or  Commanding  Officers.  An  additional  vessel  having  been  placed 
on  Lakes  Erie  and  Ontario  for  the  accommodation  of  the  merchanta, 
no  further  permission  is  t«>  be  granted  to  private  vessels.  199 

luHtruotions  to  Captain  Bicbard  Brown,  31st  Regiment,  in  com- 
mand of  a  detachment  of  disbanded  soldiers,  ordered  to  embark  for 
Britain.  201 

Mathews  to  Hay,  Detroit.  Desiring  him  to  send  to  headquarters 
the  Naval  Storekeeper  at  Detroit,  with  his  accounts,  &c.,  and  to 
appoint  an  officer  to  do  duty  in  his  absence.  20i 

iSame  to  Officer  Oimmttuding  at  Carleton  Island.  Directing  to 
send  tbe  Naval  Storekeeper  there  to  headquarters  with  his 
accounts,  &c  214 

Same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Bolton,  employed  by  Capt.  Sherwood, 
ha<«  secured  500  bushels  of  wheat  at  Ea(»t  Bay,  near  Castletown, 
wbicb  are  to  be  sent  for;  2,000  bushes  maybe  procured  in  the 
ne<ghbourbood  of  Montreal.  If  it  can  be  sent  to  the  settlements  in 
time  tor  this  fall,  he  (Johnson)  is  to  arrange  with  St.  George  and 
Jatfrey  about  the  best  means  of  sending  iu    This  and  the  quantity 


August  80, 


Aufrast  80, 
Qaebeo. 


Aoffost  80, 


Angrast  30, 
<)aebee. 


AngnttSO^ 
<}aebee. 

August  30, 
i^oebee. 


August  81, 
Qoebeo. 


Septembsr  1, 
Qnebeo. 

September  1, 
Quebec 


September  1, 
Qoebec. 


September  2, 
<)aebeo. 


B.64. 


HALDWAND  COLLECTION. 


447 


September  2, 
Quebec 


September  2, 
Quebec. 


September  8, 
Quebec. 


1781.        secured  on  the  Mobawk  will  bo  safficieot,  bat  if  too  late  the  settlers 
rnuBt  content  themnelves  with  sowing  in  spring.  P^e  ^07 

Mathews  to  Dobie.  Stating thathis  claims  respecting  the  Makinak 
bills  had  been  sent  to  Mr.  Dann  for  examination,  fiespecting  the 
course  His  Excellency  proposes  to  follow  in  reference  to  giving 
copies  of  instructions,  &c.  209 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  Sending  instructions  to  dispatch  a 
vessel  for  the  wheat  purchased  by  Bolton.  If  more  than  300  bushels 
can  be  procured,  it  must  be  taken.  210 

Haldimand  to  Hay,  Detroit.  Directing  him  to  insert  the  name  of 
Munforton  in  the  deputation,  owing  to  his  good  character.  All 
public  works  prohibited.  All  persons  who  wish  to  leave  Detroit  or 
the  States  may  do  so,  if  they  wish.  Is  surprised  to  see  provisions 
issued  to  prisoners  of  war ;  if  they  are  so,  they  muf^t  be  sent  home  at 
once ;  if  they  are  remaining  by  choice,  they  should  not  be  called 
prisoners,  nor  receive  provisions.  All  who  have  business  to  do  in 
Detroit,  coming  there  occasionallv,  are  to  be  permitted  to  do  so  if 
they  behave  properly  $  if  otherwise  they  are  to  be  dismissed.  As 
to  his  criticisms  on  the  regulations  on  Indian  affairs  at  the  posts, 
they  were  not  framed  to  gratify  the  vanity  of  the  commanders,  hot 
for  the  benefit  of  the  service.  He  (Hay)  Is  warned  of  the  effect  of 
his  starting  difficulties  in  the  way  of  carrying  them  out.  There 
will  be  no  difficulty  in  granting  deeds  to  McKoe  and  Lamotte, 
owing  to  their  fidelity  and  services.  All  the  grants  of  which  he 
sends  a  list,  will  be  investigated  on  the  arrival  of  the  records.     258 

Mathews  to  the  same.  Repeating  the  order  for  the  Naval  Store- 
keeper  at  Detroit  to  be  sent  to  hcadouarters  with  bis  accounts, 
&c.  213 

Haldimand  to  DePeyster.  Def^iring  him  to  draw  for  the  cost  of 
the  grist  and  saw  mill  built  by  Brass,  the  work  being  satisfactory 
and  the  cost  within  the  estimate.  Approves  of  the  restricted  repaiia 
to  Fort  Eiie.  Six  new  bateaux  sent  there.  Will  settle  with  Butler 
on  his  arrival  at  Quebec,  for  the  payment  of  the  detachment  of 
rangers  under  Caldv«-ell.  Has  received  the  deed  obtained  by  Scheiffelin 
from  the  Indians  and  will  reverse  it.  Has  honoured  his  (Do 
Peyster's)  draughts,  and  desires  him  to  avoid  every  expense  on 
account  of  public  works.  Hopes  that  the  settlers  at  i^iagara  are  in 
possession  of  their  lots.  A^ks  for  an  explanation  of  the  orders  he 
(Do  Peyster)  had  given  to  remove  the  pickets  from  the  front  and 
rear  of  Detroit,  as  stated  in  Hay's  letter,  and  also  respecting  the 
conveyance  of  lots  of  land  belonging  to  the  King  within  the  fort  at 
Detroit  215 

Mathews  to  Lt.  Col.  Hoyea.  The  necessity  of  detaining  the  King's 
Begiment  in  the  upper  country  for  another  winter,  and  the  state 
of  DePeyster's  healtn,  prevent  His  Excellency  from  granting  leave 
of  absence  to  him  THoyes;,  unless  DoPevster  relinquish  the  con- 
ditional promise  of  leave  made  to  him  and  for  which  be  had  applied 
for  four  years  *in  succession.  2  IS 

Same  to  JKobertson.  Acknowledges  receipt  of  report  that  a 
detachment  of  thed4th  had  arrived  to  relieve  that  of  the  8th 
Begiment.  His  Excellency  under  present  circumstances  (which 
are  set  forth)  ia  not  apprehensive  on  account  of  the  weakness  of  the 

garrison.  His  (Bobertson)  sending  a  careful  man  and  three- 
anadians  to  Tessalon  is  approved.  His  Excellency  believes  that  it 
will  become  a  place  of  infinite  consequence  to  the  fur  trade  of  the 
Province,  but  for  this  and  other  things  it  will  bo  necessary  to  know^ 


September  4, 
Quebec 


September  4, 
Quebec. 


September  4, 
Quebec 


September  4, 
Quebee. 


12(— 5 


448 


HALD1M4ND  OOLLSOTION. 


B.  64. 


September  4, 
Quebec 


September  4, 
Quebec. 


1784.  the  intentionB  of  the  Government  with  respect  to  the  upper 
oomitry.  Page  219 

Mathews  to  DePeyster.  Should  his  health  and  private  affairs 
absolutely  require  that  he  should  leave  Niagara  this  fall,  he  may 
come  down,  but  if  he  is  better  in  health  and  that  his  affairs  do  not 
demand  his  absence  he  is  to  remain  and  allow  Hoyes  to  obtain 
leave.  221 

Same  to  the  same.  His  Bzoellency  is  surprised  that  Captain 
Bird,  of  the  King's  Regiment,  has  drawn  for  pay  as  aotinfi^  Engineer, 
notwiihstandinff  that  all  public  works  were  ordered  to  be  stopped. 
The  ezpcnFcs  having  been  continued  in  contradiction  of  orders 
payment  of  the  bill  has  been  refused.  The  Naval  Storekeepers  are 
ordered  to  come  to  headquarters  with  their  accounts.  Smith, 
Lieut,  of  the  31st,  has  been  sent  to  bring  down  the  records  of 
Detroit  to  be  laid  before  the  Council.  222 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  For  reasons  stated,  the  8th  or  King's 
Begiment  cannot  be  recalled  this  year  from  the  upper  country.  224 

Same  to  Judge  Southouse.  Cannot  grant  leave  of  absence,  he 
(Southoufec)  having  so  lately  had  that  indulgence.  '^Situated  as  we 
still  are  with  the  Americans,  it  is  with  great  reluctance  I  permit 
any  officers  to  pass  through  their  couut^,  but  I  cannot  allow  that 
any  of  them  should  go  into  the  States  for  the  purpose  of  remaining 
there  upon  a  visit."  225 

Circular  notifying  the  appointment  of  John  Craigie  to  be  Com- 
missary General  vice  Nathaniel  I>ay,  going  to  England.  226 

Haldimand  to  John  Craigie,  notifying  him  of  his  appointment  to 
be  Commissary  General,  in  succession  to  Nathaniel  Day.  227 

Same  to  Grovernor  Parr.  The  '<  William  and  Mary  "  will  sail 
this  day  with  further  provisions  for  Nova  Scotia,  namely  2,101 
tierces  of  flour  and  825  barrels  of  pork.  The  rest  will  follow  in  a 
few  days  with  the  rangers.  229 

Mathews  to  Robertson.  There  is  no  need  to  remove  the  medicines 
from  the  room  in  which  they  have  been*  All  the  upper  rooms 
(of  the  Hospital  at  Three  fiivers)  are  at  the  service  of  Colonel 
Morris.  230 

Same  to  Glenn.  An  express  has  arrived  with  a  despatch  announc- 
ing that  the  King  has  granted  a  tract  of  land  on  Cape  Breton,  to 
the  loyalists  who  applied  for  it  in  conjanction  with  Cuyler.  As 
soon  as  His  Excellency  can  make  arrangements  for  the  conveyance 
of  the  loyalists  to  the  island  he  will  communicate.  Mrs.  Cuyler  is 
to  hold  herself  in  readiness.  231 

Same  to  Major  Campbell  Bespecting  the  supply  of  seed- wheat.  232 

Same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  The  arrangements  respecting  the 
supply  of  seed -wheat.  A  warrant  for  £3,000,  required  for  the  use 
of  the  Indian  Department,  shall  be  forwarded.  The  oflf-reckonings 
for  his  two  battalions  cannot  be  settled  here.  Communication  to 
be  mode  to  all  loyalists  who  wish  to  go  to  Cape  Breton,  that  means 
will  be  taken  to  forward  them  as  soon  aa  possible.  233 

Circular  to  the  Commissaries  and  Issuers  of  provisions  to  loyalists 
at  the  different  posts  to  furnish  to  Capt.  Barnes  correct  returns 
of  the  rations  issued,  he  having  been  directed  to  muster  the 
loyalists.  235 

Mathews  to  Barnes.  Notifying'.him  of  his  appointment  to  muster  the 
loyalists,  so  that  measures  may  be  adopted  to  check  the  abuses  in 
the  issues  of  provisions.  2^6 

Same  to  Lt.  (Governor  Cox.  Three  seamen,  Primer,  Cannon  and 
Clarke,  are  desirous  to  settle  at  the  Bay  of  Chaleurs.    They  are  to 


September  4, 
(^oebeo. 

September  6, 
i^Qebeo. 


September  7, 
Qaebeo. 

September  7, 
Quebec. 

September  7, 
Quebec. 


September  7, 
Qnebec 


September  9, 
Quebec 


September  9, 
Quebec. 
September  9, 
Quebec. 


September  9, 
Quebec. 


September  9, 
Quebec. 

September  10, 
Quebec. 


fi.  64  HALDIHAMD  OOLLEOTION.  449 


1784.  bo  placed  with  the  poamon  already  eeltlod  there.  The  land  applied 
for  by  SherwoxKl  cannot  be  granted,  but  if  the  like  quantity  in  the 
vicinity  can  be  reserved  for  him,  as  His  Excellency  is  desirous  to 
reward  his  services,  he  wishep  it  to  be  done.  Pasre  238 

/September  10,      Mathews  to  Bicbard  Balkely.  Uis  Excellency  desires  to  thank  him 
Quebec.  for  forwanding  despatches,  239 

September  10,      Same  to  Major  Sindholme.  His  Excellency  thanks  him  for  taking 
Quebec.  charge  of  and  forwarding  despatchep.  240 

September  10,      Same  to  Philip  Wado.    Acknowledging  receipt  of  despatches, 
Quebec.  &o.  241 

September  10,      Haldimand  to  Lt.  Col.  Campbell.    Stating  that  ho  cannot  grant 
Quebec.  warrant  for  £1,000  to  settle  the  Indian  accounts  with  the  Treasury, 

as  thoi^e  incurred  before  Sir  John  Johnson  was  appointed,  should 
have  been  long  since  closed.  271 

Sopteinber  11,      Mathews  to  Officers  Commanding  at  Carleton  Island.     Desiring 
Quebec.  that  Lieut  Ford,  of  the  Naval  Department,  may  be  permitted  to 

carry  with  him,  in  the  first  vessel  sailing  to  Niagara,  a  certain  quan- 
tity of  stores  for  the  use  Of  Mrs.  Andrews  and  others.  The  order  for 
Douglas  to  have  permission  to  pass  eight  bateaux  loads  of  stores, 
Ac,  ibr  the  garrison  at  Niagara  appearing  to  have  miscarried,  tbo 
order  is  here  repeated.  242 

September  11,      Same  to  Peters.    Desiring  him  to  forward  a  list  of  the  fifty  fami- 
Quebec  ]{qq  fy^  whom  he  subscribed  the  memorial  of  Cnyler  for  a  grant  of 

land  in  Cape  Breton.  244 

September  11,      Same  to  Dr.  Foot.    Giving  directions  as  to  the  disposal  of  certain 
Quebec.  medicines  under  his  charge.  245 

September  12,      Same  to  Eudyerd.     Directing  him  to  put  Major  General  Christie 
Quebec  in  possession  of  the  mills,  houses,  &c.,  at  Lacolle,  used  for  the  King's 

service,  together  with  the  timber,  fodder,  &c.,  collected  by  Govern- 
ment,  except  such  parts  aa  are  to  be  reserved  for  Isle  auz  Noiz. 
Inventories  to  be  made  and  receipts  taken  for  all  delivered.         247 
September  13,      Haldimand  to  Barnes.      Giving  him  detailed  instructions  for  oon- 
Quebec  ducting  the  muster  of  the  loyalists.  251 

September  18,      Mathews  to  Sir  John  Johnson.    In  answer  to  inquiries  respecting 
Quebec.  provisions  for  Indians  who  had  come  to  Montreal  to  get  their 

children  inccalated.  His  Excellency  desires  him  to  understand  that 
he  is  responsible  for  all  expenditures  in  the  Indian  Department. 
All  such  issues  must  cease;  the  Indians  of  Canada  were  never 
accustomed  to  anything  of  the  kind  during  peace,  and  the  contin- 
uance ot  such  expenses  so  long  after  the  close  of  the  war  must  dis- 
gust the  nation  and  terminate  all  connection  with  the  Indians.  The 
proposals  of  Ferguson  and  Campbell  are  inadmissible ;  they  may, 
however,  bring  in  cattle  for  sale.  256 

September  15,      Same  to  Deoouagne.    Informing  him  that  His  Excellency  is  well 
<}Qebec.  satifefied  with  his  conduct  as  Commissary  of  the  loyalists.     Direct- 

ing him  to  have  correct  returns  in   readiness  for  Capt.   Barnes, 
appointed  to  muster  the  loyalists,    and  to  assist  in  every  way  to 
obtain  and  iurnish  information  on  the  subject.      Is  not  to  issue  pro* 
visions  to  servants,  unless  they  are  entitled  to  them  as   loyalists; 
no  back  returns  are  to  be  issued.      His  Excellency  is  surpritcd  that 
rations  are  drawn  for  persons  settled  within  the  American  lines; 
those  issued  to  settlors  on  private  seigniories  are  to  be   imme- 
diately discontinued.  248 
September  16,      Instructions  to  Boyd,  master  of  tbo   **  Ranger,"  transport,  cbar- 
-Qaebeo.          tered  to  carry  diFcbarged  soldiers  to  Portsmouth.  ^55 
September  16,      Mathews  to  Major  Campb.li.     Directing  him  to  maka  arrange- 
-Quebec          ments  for  bringing  in  the   wheat  bought  by  Bolton.    Proceedings 

12(-'4 


450  HALDIXAND  COLLECTION.  B.  M 


1784.        will  bo  cnforcod  at  law  against  those  engaged  in  the  illicit  trade  in 
farfl.  Page  263 

8f  ptember  16,      MatbowB  (o  Day.     Directing  him  to  send  a  trusty  man  to  receive 
Qu:;bec.  and  pay  for  the  toed- wheat  for  the  loyalists.  265 

September  16,      Same  to  White.    Slating  that  His  Escellency  will  try  to  procure 
Qutbec.  him  a  passage  by  one  of  the  vessels.  267 

September  18,      Haldimand  to  Governor  Parr.    Will  do  all  in  his  power  to  do 
Quebec.  honour  to  his  recommendation  of  Capt.  ^oly,  &o.    The  "  Ranger  " 

has  on  board  1,021  barrels  of  pork  for  Halifax,  and  a  detachment  of 
discharged  troops  for  England.  269 

September  18,      Same  to  Major  General  Campbell.   Asking  him  to  give  Ensign  St. 
Quebec  Germain,  of  the  King's  or  8th  Regiment,  any  assistance  he  may 

require,  whilst  the  vessel  with  the  discharged  troops  of  whom  he  is 
in  commacd,  is  at  Halifax.  270 

September  20,      Mathews  to  Sir  John   Johnson.    In  reference  to  the  complaint 
Quebec.  that  he  cannot  reduce  eniirely  the  expenses  of  the  Indian  Depart- 

ment so  long  as  the  commanders  of  posts  are  allowed  to  incur 
expenses  on  that  acconnt.  His  Excellency  has  issued  po^^itive  orders 
to  forbid  commanders  from  doing  so,  except  at  Miohillimakinaky 
where  the  officer  was  selected  for  his  knowledge  and  integrity.  If 
either  there  or  at  any  other  post  Sir  John  has  any  suggestions  to 
make  for  the  interposition  of  His  Excellency,  his  (Johnson's)  wishes 
shall  be  complied  with.  The  difficulty  of  obtaining  barths  in  the 
ship  going  out.  The  •*  Speedy,"  a  fine  vessel,  has  arrived,  and  steps 
have  been  taken  to  secure  a  passage  by  her.  272 

September  20,  Same  to  the  same.  It  will  bo  necetisary  to  make  arrangements 
Quebec  .  f^^.  ^^^  management  ot  the  branches  of  his  (Johnson's)  department 
during  his  ab^ence.  Strict  economy  must  be  observed  ;  all  presents 
and  provisions  to  the  Canadian  Indians  must  cease  ;  powder  may  be 
issued  occasionally.  Ammunition  much  wanted  at  Niagara  ;  a  sup- 
ply to  be  sent.  Returns  to  be  prepared  and  reduction  made  in  the 
Department  before  he  (Johnson)  sails.  275 

September  23,      Same  to  Southcuse.  Repeating  the  refusal  to  grant  him  leave  of 
Quebec.  absence.  279 

September  23,      Same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.     The  loyalists  desiring  to  go  to  Cape 
Quebec,  Breton  are  to  be  advertised  that  they  are  to  be  in  Quebec  by  the 

30th  intt.,  to  sail  on  the  2nd  October.  Returns  to  be  made  up  of 
the  names,  &o.,  of  those  going.  The  arrangements  for  oonve>inff 
them  to  Quebec  are  given.  280 

September 23,      Same  to  Day.    Signifying  His  Excellency's  approval  of  the  steps 
Quebec.  he  has  taken  lor  the  safe  conveyance  of  the  seea-wheat.    Orders  a 

survey  to  be  held  on  provisions  at  St  John's  ;  those  totally  unfit  for 
use  to  be  destroyed.  282 

September  23,      Same  to  Maurer.    With  orders  respecting  the  conveyance  to 
Quebec  Quebec  of  loyalists  for  Cape  Breton.  283 

September  23,      Same  to  Major  Campbell  Ordering  that  provisions  at  St.  John's 
Quebec.  found  to  be  ufifit  for  use  are  to  be  destroyed.  284 

September  23,      Same  to  James  Cathbert.    Stating  that  His  Excellency  will  defer 
Quebec.  taking  steps  regarding  the  subject  of  his  (Culhbert's)  letter  till  the 

King's  commands  are  received.  2b6 

September  24,      Haldiroand  to  Judge  Panet  (in  French).    Requesting  him  to  have 
Quebec.  tbo  census  taken  of  the  town,  suburbs  and  outskirts  of  Quebec.    Mr. 

Stephen  has  offered  to  assist.  286 

September  26,      Mathews  to  Major  Campbell.   The  question  respecting  the  seizure 
Qutbec.  of  goods,  stopped  at  the  Wo  aux  Noix,  and  that  respecting  the  fur 

trade,  are  to  be  leforred  to  Mr.  Ainsley,  Collector  of  Customs,  who 
is  going  to  St.  John's.    Regimental  changes.  277 


Bb  64.  HALDIUASD  COLLECTION.  451 


September  tt,  Msiihews  to  Major  Rosa.  Ilis  Excel  lonoy  approves  of  bis  proceed  intra 
Quebec  '  in  affording  Medsi a.  Clinch  and  Hojrard  absistanco  in  liea  of  the 
hoaaea  they  are  to  relinquish  for  the  use  of  Government.  The 
officer  in  command  at  Garleton  Inland,  is  to  be  relieved,  in  conse- 
quence of  disobedience  of  orders  to  forward  Lieat.  Smyth  to  Detroit 
without  delay*  His  Excellency  is  a^tonu^hed  that  bateanx  belong- 
ing  to  private  persons  have  been  allowed  to  pass  Carleton  Island  for 
Niagaim,  in  spite  of  positive  orders  to  the  contrary.  These  orders 
are  still  in  force  and  mnst  be  complied  with.  Goodd  for  the  upper 
country  can  only  be  conveyed  in  Kirch's  vessels.  He  is  convirced 
that  nothing  will  be  wanting  on  his  (Ross*)  part  to  cooperate  with 
Ddlancey  in  arranging  the  disputes  among  the  settlers.  The  comple- 
ment of  hoes  will  be  completed  immediately;  seed  wheat  is  now  on 
the  way  from  Vermont,  and  clothing  will  be  sent  for  the  relief  of 
settlers  on  the  west  side  of  the  Bay  of  Quints  The  clotbing  in 
store  at  Oarleton  Island  to  be  sent  for  and  applied  to  the  relief  of 
settlers  from  the  British  and  Hessian  troops  on  the  Peninsula. 
I  Page  287 

r  SepteiaberlT,      Same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.    His  Excellency  will  consider  certain 

<loebee.  proposals  respecting  Michillimakinak,  and  the  abolition   of  pur- 

!  chasing  provisions  at  all  the  posts.    His  Excellency's  earnest  wish 

being  to  make  the  poor  settlers  as  comfortable  as  he  can  venture  to 
do,  desires  that  he  (Johnson)  would  take  step^  to  supply,  without 
loss  of  time,  the  tools,  clothing  and  other  articles  required.    The 
clothing  at  Carleton  Island  is  to  be  applied  to  the  present  relief  of 
settlers  on  the  Peninsula.    As  many  arms  as  may  be  necessary  aro 
to  be  ient  to  the  different  settlements,  and  an  order  for  the  neces- 
sary proportion  of  ammunition  will  be  honoured.  291 
September  27,      Same  to  Oapt  Grant.    His  Excellency  wishes  him  to  return  to 
<iQebec.          |j|g  ^Q^y  1^^  Detroit  as  speedily  as  possible,  but  that  will  depend 
upon  the  necessity  of  his  being  present  at  the  settlement  of  the 
accounts  of  the  Naval  Storekeeper  with  Captain  Sehank ;  he  being 
^                                   responsible  to  the  General  for  their  accuracy  will  expect  the  same 
fL                                   from  the  officers  under  his  orders.    Captain  Sehank  will,  therefore, 
instruct  him  as  to  when  be  can  leave  for  Detroit.    His  Excellency 
regrets  his  (Grant's)  disappointment  about  the  land,  but  until  the 
Indian  deeds  at  Detroit  are  considered  by  ihe  Council,  nothing  can 
be  done.  294 
September  27,      Same  to  Ira  Allen.    His  Excellency  has  no  objection  to  his  send- 
Qaebeo.          {Qg  from  the  Province  articles  for  his  building  and  supplies  for  his 
workmen.    His  Excellency  will  do  all  in  his  power  to  prevent  mis- 
understanding between  the  frontier  settlers.                                  299 
September  28,      Same  to  Dunn.    Instructing  him  to  make  oat  a  list  of  warrants 
<iaebee.          drawn  to  meet  bills  drawn  by  Lieut  Governors,  Commanding  Officers 
of  poets  and  others,  from  1775  to  the  1st  September,  instant,  the 
bllb  for  the  Marine  Department  not  to  be  included.                      298 
I                September  29,      Same  to  Alexander  Gray.    Instrocting  him  to  pay  to  the  Deputy 
r             Qaebec.          Paymaster  General  £576  98.2d.  received  from  John  Pagan  on  account 
of  the  Hon.  John  Cochrane.      .                                                       297 
September  29,      Same  to  Win  slow.    Ordering  him  to  receive  the  amount  men- 
Quebee.          ^^^^^  jn  the  preceding  letter.                                                           297 
September  30,      Same  to  Maurer.    Notifying  him  that  he  may  return  to  England 
Quebec          ^^  account  of  his  health.    Genevay  is  to  succeed   as  Inspector  of 
bateaux,  but  as  he  oonnot  leave  at  present,  Mr      Hughes  will  act 
during  his  absence.                                                                          3C0 


453 


HALDIHAND  COLLBOTIOV. 


B.€4 


1781. 
September  30, 
Qaebec 

September  30» 
Quebec. 


September  30, 
Qoebec. 

SepUmber  30. 

Quebec. 


October  1, 
Quebec. 


Oet4>berl« 
Qaa»ee. 

October  1, 
Quebec* 

October  2, 

QiM;be«. 

October  i, 
Qiiebte. 

October  4, 
Qmrbec 

October  T, 
Quebec. 


October  7, 
Quebec. 

October  7, 

Quebec. 

October  1, 

Quebec* 


Octi>^>«rT, 


80U)ber  B, 
uebe3. 

gctober  10, 


Mfltbews  to  St.  Loger,  iDformio^  him  that  Maarer  ia  to  be  sacceeded 
by  Gcnevay,  as  Inspector  of  b&teaox.  Major  Hughes  to  act 
duriog  the  absence  of  the  latter.  P^go  301 

Same  to  Day.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  information  of  the 
delivery  of  170  bushels  of  wheat ;  that  quantity,  with  what  farther 
can  be  procured  will  be  forwarded  by  Maurer.  A  warrant  will 
issue  for  £1,000  to  complete  the  amount  ueeeseary  for  disburse- 
ments. 302 

Same  to  Bev.  John  Doty.  Informing  him  that  provisions  to 
servants,  not  actually  loyalists,  were  never  issued  by  proper 
authority.  303 

Same  to  Cleusenberg.  That  he  cannot  be  allowed  to  sell  his  lot, 
as  that  would  begin  a  scone  of  land  jobbing.  His  Bxoellenoy  will 
try  to  do  something  that  will  be  more  to  his  advantage.  304 

Wan  ant  to  Alexander  Gray,  Clerk  of  the  Council,  to  insert  the 
name  of  Mrs.  Fraser,  widow  of  Simon  Fraser,  for  a  pension  of  £1& 
half  yearly,  in  accordance  with  letter  from  one  of  the  Secretaries 
of  SUte,  dated  2nd  September,  1778.  306 

Mathews  to  Lt.  Governor  Ha^.  Lieut.  MoDougall  is  to  be  put  in 
poflsesi&ion  of  Hog  Island,  reserving  certain  rights  to  the  Crown.    307 

Haldimand  to  Francois  Cugnet,  pdre  (in  French).  Desiring  him 
to  make  a  land  register  (papier  terrier)  for  the  collection  of  the 
demesnial  and  seigniorial  rights  due  to  the  King.  357 

Mathews  to  Mr.  Gill.  Informing  him  that  tiie  matter  of  which 
he  wrote  cannot  be  settled  without  investigation.  306 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  Condemned  provisions  at  Montreal  ta 
be  destroyed.  308 

Same  to  John  Fraser.  Kequesting  certain  explanations 
respecting  a  memorial  from  the  Paymaster  General  to  the 
Treasury.  309 

Same  to  Major  Campbell.  Informing  him  that  he  has  been 
reappointed  Deputy  Muster  Master  of  the  troops,  at  the  reduced  salary 
paid  in  a  time  of  peace.  310 

Same  to  Barnes.  Desiring  him,  on  his  return  to  Montreal,  to 
make  an  investigation  as  to  the  conduct  of  Captain  Anderson  and  to 
report.  312 

Haldimand  to  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.  That  a  Canadian  must  fill 
the  present  vacancy  in  the  Council.  313 

Mathews  to  A.  Campbell.  Desiring  an  explanation  of  his  reasons 
for  sending  nearly  thirty  British  and  German  discharged  soldiers 
in  the  vessels  intended  for  the  loyalists  to  Cape  Breton,  and  asking 
by  whoso  authority  he  acted.  He  is  not  to  interfere  in  any  manner 
with  the  Commissaries  in  the  discharge  of  their  duties.  Sir  John 
Johnson  denies  having  given  any  directions  that  could  have  induced 
the<^onduct  complained  of.  314 

Same  to  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.  On  the  subject  of  his  accounts 
with  Captain  Fraser.  His  Excellency  is  surprised  they  should  have 
remained  so  long  unsettled,  and  hopes  that  the  vouchers  will  be 
transmitted  in  accordance  with  the  orders  of  the  Treasury.  31& 

Same  to  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton.  Enclosing  a  warrant  for  a 
board  to  examine  the  civil  accounts  for  the  last  six  months.  The 
account  of  the  rents,  &3.,  at  Detroit  are  also  to  be  examined.      317 

Haldimand  to  Lieut.  Governor  Desbarres.  Informing  him  of  the 
sailing  of  three  vessels,  with  124  Loyalists  for  Cape  Breton.  The 
gross  misrepresentation  that  has  been  made,  and  the  means  taken 
to  swuU  the  number,  by  sending  persons  not  answering  the  descrip- 
tion 4'    those  who  were  to  be  benefited.    Asking  that  Desbarres- 


B.  64 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBCTION. 


45a 


Oetob«r  10, 
Qcebcc. 


October  10, 
Quebec. 

Oetobeir  10, 

Quebec. 


1784.        would  render  assiBlacoo  towards  the  dtsoharging  of  the  vessels, 
&o.  Page  318 

Mathews  to  A.  Cnyler.  Giving  an  account  of  the  unworthy 
manner  in  which  those  whom  he  left  in  charge  of  the  Cape  BretoQ 
settlement  have  behaved.  The  efforts  made  to  render  the  transit 
of  Mrs.  Culler  to  the  Island  as  comfortable  as  possible.  321 

Instructions  to  Gtoorge  Andrews,  commanding  the  iu*med  brig 
*'  Liberty,"  proceeding  with  loyalist  settlers  to  Gape  Breton.  Zi4t 
Haldimand  to  F.  Gorbin  (in  French).  Notifying  of  his  appoint- 
ment to  manage  the  affairs  of  the  Seigniory  of  Sorel,  under  the 
direction  of  Lt.  Colonel  Caldwell,  Receiver  General,  and  giving  him 
instructions  as  to  the  collection  of  the  rents,  lods  et  ventes^  dhc.  He 
is  desired  to  collect  the  inhabitants  at  a  suitable  time  and  place,  to 
pay  the  Martinmas  rents  due  on  the  11th  November  next,  and  to 
remit  the  amount  to  the  Beceiver  General ;  for  this  he  is  to  receive 
a  salary  according  to  his  own  proposition.  Instructing  what  steps 
are  to  be  taken  when  repairs,  &e.,  are  to  be  made.  403 

Mathews  to  Major  LeMoino.  Desiring  him  to  send  an  intelligent 
non  commissioned  officer  to  Tamaska  to  report  on  the  state  of  the 
block  houses  there  ;  what  lojali:its'  inhabit  that  <^uarter  ;  if  any 
stores  have  been  left  there,  &o.  325 

Haldimand  to  Colonel  Hope  and  Thomas  Dunn.  Directing  them 
to  meet  and  report  on  the  civil  accounts  and  on  certain  accoonta^ 
specified  in  detail.  32ft 

Mathews  to  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.  Desiring  him  to  examine  inta 
the  disputes  between  the  Indians  of  the  St.  Francis  and  Ira  Allen's 
settlers.  327 

Mathews  to  Cotton.  Giving  Ira  Allen's  account  of  the  disputea 
between  him  and  the  Indians.  328 

Same  to  Ira  Allen.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  his  letter.  Orders 
have  been  given  to  investigate  the  cause  of  tne  disputes  on  the  spot, 
and  to  report.  32^ 

Haldimand  to  Neveu  Sevestre  (in  French).  Expressing  his  sat- 
isfaction with  the  manner  in  which  ho  has  executed  the  census  of 
the  district  and  city  of  Montreal.  Knowing  his  worth,  he  would 
gladly  have  given  him  a  permanent  office,  but  it  is,  at  present, 
impossible  to  do  so.  336 

Mathews  to  Benjamin  Frobisher.  He  has  laid  the  memorial  from 
the  North- West  Company  before  His  Excellency,  who  cannot  give 
a  grant  of  the  passage  if  discovered,  or  an  exclusive  right  to  trade. 
He  will,  however,  give  permission  to  build  a  vessel  at  Detroit  ta 
be  taken  up  to  St.  Mary's  to  be  used  on  Lake  Superior.  The  other 
parts  of  the  letter  cannot  be  complied  with,  but  instructions  will  be 
given  to  afford  every  assistance  possible  in  forwarding  provisions, 
&c.,  to  Michillimakinak.  331 

Haldimand  to  Major  Boss.  Stating  that  he  has  appointed  Sparham 
to  bo  Barrack  Master  at  Cataraqui,  in  room  of  Ferguson,  who  has 
resigned.  414 

Same  to  Hope.  Intimating  the  appointment  of  Sparham  vice 
Ferguson.  415 

Mathews  to  Lieut  Colonel  Campbell.  Containing  an  abstract  of 
Jean  Marie  Calv^'s  claim ;  his  services,  &o.,  and  offering  him  £500 
N.T.  Currency  as  a  reward  for  these.  332 

Same  to  Jacob  Jordan.  His  Excellency  cannot  grant  the  warrant 
iorcontingent  expenses,  as  requested,  for  reasons  given.  835 

Same  to  Lieut.  Colonel  Campbell.  Acknowledging  receipt  ot 
requisition  for  a  warrant  for  £1,200,  and  representation  as  to  the 


October  11, 
Quebec 


October  II, 
Qnebec. 


October  11, 
Quebec 


October  11, 
Quebec, 

October  11, 
Quebec 


October  11, 
Quebec 


October  11, 
Quebec 


October  12, 
Quebec. 

October  12, 
Quebec 

October  13, 
Quebec. 

October  14, 
Quebeo. 

October  14, 
Quebec 


454 


HALDIMAXD   COLLICTION. 


B.  64 


1781. 


October  14, 
Qaebee. 


October  14, 
Qaebee 

October  15, 
Qaebee. 


October  16> 
Qaebee. 


October  16, 
Quebec. 


October  17, 
Qaebee 


October  17, 
Qaebee 


October  18, 
Qaebee 


October  18, 
Quebec. 

October  19, 
Qaebee 


October  20^ 
Qaebee. 


October  30, 
Qaebee 


October  20, 
Qaebee 


reduction  of  Capt,  Froftor;  with  referenco  to  the  latter,  the  redaction 
must  take  place  aod  the  ezpenscH  of  the  Indian  Department  be 
Btill  ibrther  cut  down.    Tho  warrant  asked  for  will  bo  issued. 

Page  336 

Mathews  to  Major  Letfoine.  InformiDg  hioi  that  ho  has  leave  to 
come  to  Quebec.  He  is  to  examine  and  report  on  the  repairs 
required  for  the  provision  store  at  Sorel.  337 

Same  to  Mr.  Satherland,  explaining  fully  the  reason  why  the 
bills  drawn  by  Oapt  Bobertson  had  been  rofurted.  338 

Haldimand  to  Maior  Rocs.  Captain  McDonoll  having  apolog'zed 
for  his  conduct  to  Major  Holland,  is  to  be  restored  to  his  former 
situation  and  pat  in  possession  of  the  lot  of  land  at  Cataraqui.     340 

Mathews  to  Cann.  Authorizing  him  to  charge  certains  sums  in 
his  accounts,  the  voachers  for  which  bo  is  to  have  ready  to  lay 
before  the  Auditors.  348 

Haldimand  to  Boss.  Introduciog  Lieut.  Tinling  on  his  way  to 
Niagara  to  settle  the  lojalists,  &o.  The  posts  are  not  to  be  given 
np  until  orders  are  received  for  giving  them  op.  He  (Haldimand) 
has  ordered  DePeyster  to  defend  the  posts  to  the  last  and  to  send  a 
sufficient  force  to  Oswego  on  the  first  intimation  that  the  Americans 
are  moving  against  it.  Lest  the  movement  occur  suddenly  he  (Boss) 
is  to  proceed  at  once  to  Oswego  with  reinforcementSi  taking  Tinling 
as  Asisistant  Encrineer.  463 

Mathews  to  Major  Boss.  With  permission  tor  him  to  go  to  Europe 
either  by  Quebec,  or  New  York,  as  he  wishes  the  latter,  but  he  is 
desired  to  consider  the  chances  of  insult  to  which  may  be  exposed 
by  that  route,  &o.  341 

Haldimand  to  DePeyster.  Has  given  leave  to  Major  Boss,  who  is 
to  leave  the  command  of  Cataraqui  with  the  senior  officer,  till  the 
arrival  of  Major  Potts  of  the  8th  Kegimeot,  who  with  his  Company 
is  to  be  sent  to  Cataraqui,  bat  if  the  company  cannot  be  sent  Major 
Potts  is  himself  to  go  to  take  the  command.  343 

Mathews  to  Benjamin  Frobisher.  His  Excellency  is  pleased  to 
find  that  his  efforts  to  promote  tho  fur  trade  are  so  arceptable.  The 
latter  part  of  the  letter  should  have  been  more  explicit,  as  it  only 
served  to  render  the  General  uneasy,  without  affording  him  means 
to  remedy  the  evil,  whatever  it  mighc  be.  349 

Samo  to  Captain  Bobertson.  Informing  him  of  the  determina- 
tion of  His  Excellency  as  to  the  non-payment  of  bills  drawn  until 
satisfactory  explanations  are  given.  352 

Haldimand  to  E.  W.  Gray,  Sheriff  of  Montreal.  Ordering  him  to 
suspend  the  execution  of  Louis  Mondoux,  alias  Ant  la  Yall^e,  for 
twelve  days,  in  the  course  of  which  a  pardon  will  be  transmitted.  344 

Mathews  to  Lieutenant  Governor  Hamilton.  Stating  that  the 
account  of  the  Attorney-General  had  been  transmitted  to  the  Treasury 
for  a  decision,  as  to  whether  the  £300  a  year  was  to  be  considered  a 
compensation  for  business  done  by  him  in  the  criminal  courts.    345 

Haldimand  to  DePeyster.  Captain  Willoc  tas  been  ordered  to 
Niagara  in  room  of  Major  Potts.  The  plan  of  Detroit  has  been  re- 
ceived and  the  proposed  alterations  to  the  works  approved  of.  The 
limits  of  Governor  Hay's  command  are  defined.  The  misfortune  to 
Mr.  Teller  is  very  distressing;  he  (DePeyster)  is  to  try  to  get  the 
matter  accommodated  and  to  point  out  to  the  Indians  the  miseries 
into  which  it  may  plunge  their  nation,  when  every  effort  is  being 
made  to  establish  peace.  346 

Mathews  to  Hay.  Asking  for  an  explanation  why  letters  to  His 
Excellency  are  not  signed  by  him.  347 


B.  a4 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


45» 


1784. 
October  SO, 
Quebec. 


October  21, 
Quebec 


October  22, 
Quebec. 


October  23, 
Quebec. 


October  24, 
Quebec. 


October  24, 
Quebec 

October  25, 
Quebec 


October  26, 
Quebec. 

October  26, 
Quebec 


October  26, 
Quebec 

October  26, 
Quebec. 


October  28, 
Quebec. 

October  28, 
Quebec 
October  28, 
Quebec. 


October  29, 
Quebec. 


October  ^9, 
Quebec 


H&ldimacd  to  Badyord.  Directing  him  to  restoro  all  groand, 
honscB,  barns  &e.,  not  aotnally  within  tho  fort,  to  the  proprietorB 
at  St.  John's,  they  boiog  no  longer  reqaired  for  His  liUjesty's 
service.  Page  351 

Same  to  J^mes  Monk.  Stating  the  stops  taken  to  determine 
on  his  claim  for  fees.  The  reports  shall  be  sent  him  (Bionk)  on  the 
subject,  which  was  considered  settled.  349 

Mathews  to  Lieutenant  Governor  Hamilton.  Stating  that  he 
(Mathews)  and  Genevay  are  busy  preparing  the  papers  necessary  for 
his  (Hamilton's)  guidance  and  that  of  St.  Leger.  369 

Same  to  Major  Williams.  Desiring  him  to  send  100  pounds  of 
gunpowder  and  400  pounds  of  ball  to  Mr.  Schmidt,  to  be  distributed 
to  officers  of  Militia  at  Yamaska  and  St.  Francis.  356 

Haldimand  to  DePeyster.  All  expenses  at  the  upper  posts  to  be 
paid  by  warrant  and  not  by  bills  drawn.  Instructions  are  sent  as  to 
the  best  means  of  avoiding  delay.  *  386 

Mathews  to  Hagh  Finlay.  No  lots  shall  be  given  to  individnals 
until  a  complete  report  of  the  distribution  of  lands  to  the  loyalists 
and  disbanded  soldiers  has  been  received.  358 

Haldimand  to  Major  Bobs.  Enclosing  speech  to  Oapt.  John  Tp. 
364)  to  be  delivered ;  should  he  and  his  party  resolve  to  join  the 
rest  of  their  nation,  every  assistance  is  to  be  given  them,  372 

Mathews  to  Dr.  Foote.  Desiring  him  to  pay  the  Beceiver  Gen- 
eral the  amount  received  for  the  sale  of  medicines.  359 

Same  to  Mr.  B^ard.  Sending  tho  fifty  pounds  which  His 
Excellency  subscribed  for  the  relief  of  the  poor.  It  is  unnecessaiy 
to  remind  His  Excellency  of  the  subscription  by  laying  beforo  him 
the  very  insolent  letter  from  him  (Bedard).*  359 

Warrant  to  Winslow,  Beceiver  General  To  receive  from  Dr. 
Foote  the  amount  in  his  hands  from  the  sale  of  medicines.  360 

TV  arrant  to  Winslow,  Beceiver  General.  To  receive  from  David 
Lynd,  £9,267  16s.  Cy.,  received  from  the  estate  of  Shaw  & 
Fraser.  860 

Mathews  to  Officer  Commanding  at  Cataraqui.  Leave  of  absenoo 
has  been  granted  to  Lieut.  Garnet  of  the  34th  Begiment  361 

General  pass  to  Lieut.  Garnet  follows.  361 

Mathews  to  E.  W.  Gray.  Ordering  him  to  suspend  the  execution 
of  Mondoux ;  tho  pardon  will  be  sent  by  ^the  first*  private  convey- 
anre.  362 

Haldimand  to  Badyerd.  On  the  command  devolving  on  St.  Leger 
on  his  (Haldimand's)  departure,  repeats  the  orders  that  no  works 
are  to  be  undertaken  at  tho  upper,  posts,  without  special  orders 
from  His  Majesty.  363 

Same  to  Captain  John  and'  the  Mohawks  at  Cataraqui.  Stat- 
ing his  efforts  to  settle  them,  when  they  were  unable,  by  the  terms 
of  peace,  to  return  to  their  ancient  settlement.  His  desire  to  settle 
them  at  Cataraqui,  but  finding  that  the  greatest  part  of  the  Mohawks 
as  well  as  Senecas,  Cayugas  and  others  of  the  Six  Nations  desire  to 
settle  on  the  Grand  Biver,  for  reasons  given,  he  had  purchased  a 
large  tract  of  land  there,  and  recommends  Captain  John  and  the 
families  with  him  to  join  the  others,  bv  which  their  strength  and 
interest  would  be  equally  supported.  His  only  view  is  for  their 
interest  and  happiness,  and  a  sufficient  quantity  of  Jand  will  be 
marked  out  for  them  at  Cataraqui,  in  case  they  shall  return  to  it^ 
when  a  similar  grant  to  that  at  the  Grand  Biver  will  be  made  to 


456 


HALDIHAND  COLLEOTION. 


B.  64 


1784. 

October  30, 
Qoebec 


Oetober  30, 
Qaebee. 


Oetober  81, 
Quebec 

HoT^niber  1, 
Quebec. 


37a 

a  meeting    to 
paid  since    last 

receipt    of   his 


them.    Achorcb,  saw  and  grist  mill  will  bo  built  at  the  Grand 
Siver  and  a  scboolmoater  allowed  for  their  chilireo.  Page  364 

Haldimand  to  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.  The  abdolate  necessity  of 
stopping  the  supply  of  presents  to  the  Indiann,  on  account  oi  the 
enormous  expense,  which  is  out  of  all  proportion  to  what  it  was 
before  the  war.  The  difficulty  of  stopping  it,  owing  to  the  bounti- 
ftal  way  in  which  the  Indians  have  bMn  supplied  during  the  war, 
but  it  must  be  done.  This  is  not  to  affect  widows  and  orphans,  or 
other  objects  of  compassion,  men  maimed  in  the  war,  &c.,  nor  to 
prevert  occasional  presents  being  given  to  deserving  persons.  This 
must  be  left  to  his  (Campbell's)  judgment,  but  the  latitude  mnst  be 
used  with  circumspection.  The  greatest  object  is  to  discourage  the 
Indians  from  resorting  to  town,  and  for  this  purpose  to  refuse  every- 
thing when  the  visits  are  frivolous.  A  place  to  meet  the  Indians 
on  business  may  be  hired,  but  idle  Indians  are  not  to  be  allowed  to 
'  take  up  their  Quarters  there.  366 

Mathews  to  Rev,  J.  Stuart.  His  Excellency  desires  him  to  use 
his  influence  with  Capt  John  and  the  handfhl  of  people  with  him 
at  Cataraqui,  to  join  the  rest  of  the  Six  Nations  at  the  Orand 
Biver.  As  he  (Stuart)  will  probably  be  settled  at  Cataraqui,  he 
may  have  an  opportunity  once  or  twice  a  year,  to  visit  the  Grand 
Biver,  and  to  watch  over  the  progress  in  morals  and  education  of 
the  Indian  youth  there. 

Same    to  Hamilton,    desiring    him    to  attend 
examine    the    bills  of  exchange   accepted    and 
November. 

Haldimand  to  Felix  O'Hara,  Acknowledging 
report  respecting  the  laying  out  of  lands  for  the  loyalists  and  of  the 
town  of  raspebiac.  Approves  of  his  having  made  a  reserve  on 
the  great  beach  of  Paspebiac  for  the  use  of  the  fishery.  His  repre- 
sentation respecting  his  deed  of  land  on  the  bank  of  the  Gasp^ 
Biver  will  be  laid  Wore  Council  for  redress.  A  grant  of  200  acres 
will  be  made  to  him  and  his  sons  on  the  Basin  of  Gasp^,  where  he 
has  resided  so  many  years  and  improved  at  so  tnnch  expense.      377 

Same  to  DePejdter.  Latham,  formerly  surgeon  of  the  8th 
Begiment,  is  to  have  permission  to  bring  in  provisions  for  the  use  of 
the  loyalists  at  Detroit,  but  is  not  to  be  allowed  to  take  any  furs  out 
of  the  Province.  878 

Same  to  Officer  Commanding  at  Oswego.  Intimating  the  leave 
given  to  Mr.  Latham,  surgeon,  to  bring  in  provisions,  as  by  pre- 
ceding letter.  379 

Standing  order  that  the  houses  to  be  built  at  Cataraqui  for  Joseph 
Brant  and  Mrs.  Mary  Brant  are  to  be  considered  entirely  their 
property,  not  to  be  used  for  any  other  purpose.  382 

Haldimand  to  Cox.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  letters  and  papers 
delivered  by  Captain  Law.  Answers  sent  to  the  different  questions 
submitted,  and  with  these  and  Cox's  judgment  and  dibcretioo,  he 
THaldimand)  has  little  doubt  the  settlement  will  soon  become 
nourishing  and  useful.  From  the  progress  made  by  Mr.  Bobin  in 
the  fisheries,  he  deserves  encouragement,  but  every  stretch  towards 
a  monopoly  of  lands  must  bo  guarded  against.  Begrets  to  hear  of 
the  turbulence  of  some  of  the  settlers,  and  especially  of  the  officers; 
nothing  can  more  enforce  good  behaviour  than  discontinuing 
provisions  for  a  time.  Has  appointed  Capt.  Law  to  distribate 
provisions,  &o.,  to  the  loyalists  under  his  (Cox's)  direction.  Has 
not  yet  decided  as  to  the  sale  or  settlement  of  Pasbo   (Pabos),  and 


Kovember  1, 
Qoebeo. 


Korember  1, 
Quebec. 


KoTember  1, 
Qoebeo. 


Horember  9, 
Quebec. 


B.  64 


HALDDiAND  OOLLXOTION. 


48r 


1784. 


Korember  3, 
Quebec. 


VoTember  2, 
Quebec 

NoTember  2, 
Quebec 


Norember  2, 
Quebec. 


VoTomber  4, 
Quebec. 

NoTember  4, 
Quebec 


Vovember  4, 
Quebec 

Norember  4, 
Quebec 


Vo  date. 
Quebec. 


Norember  • 
Quebec 


Norember  4, 
Quebec. 

Norember  6, 
Quebec 


would  be  sorry  to  disappoint  tho  AcadiaDs  by  setlliDg  them  there 
at  present  \  should  he  settle  it  he  would  prefer  them  to  any  other 
people.  As  he  is  sailing  for  England  in  a  few  days,  future  reports 
ard  to  be  made  to  Hamilton  for  oivil  and  to  St.  lieger  for  military 
affairs.  Page  373 

Haldimand  to  Captain  Law.  IntiYnating  to  him  his  appointment 
to  distribute  provisions,  &c.,  under  the  direction  of  Lt.  Governor 
Cox,  t6  the  loyalists  at  the  Bay  of  Chaleurs.  375 

Instructions  to  If r.  Longmore,  surgeon's  mate,  to  go  to  the  settle- 
ment of  Paspebiao,  in  the  fiay  of  Chaleurs,  to  act  as  surgeon.     376 

Mathews  to  Lt^  CoU  Caldwell.  Intimating  the  appointment  of 
Captain  Law  to  superintend  the  issue  of  provisions,  &c.,  to  the 
loyalists  at  Bay  of  Chaleurs,  and  directing  him  to  send  Captain 
Law  the  amount  of  his  allowance  for  six  months  fi-om  the  1st  of 
July  previous.  Thomas  Mann,  appointed  sherifT  at  £20  per  annum 
is  to  have  six  months'  salary  sent  to  him  from  the  same  date,    379 

Same  to  Lt.  CoL  CampDell.  Stating  that  his  requisition  for 
£1,000  to  settle  Capt.  Eraser's  outstanding  account,  cannot  be  com- 
plied with;  Fraser's  account  will  be  settled  with  his  (Camp- 
bell's). 381 

Haldimand  to  Ciaigie.  Directing  him  to  give  credit  for  the  over- 
plus of  provisions  remaining  in  store  at  Quebec.  383^ 

Same  to  Capt.  Folic,  of  H.  M.  Ship  *<  Atalanta."  Bequesting 
him  to  receive  and  grant  receipts  for  tho  accounts  and  vouchers  of 
the  different  departments  sent  home  for  examination.  38S 

Mathews  to  Conrad  Otugv.  Desiring  him  to  send  twelve  sets  of 
plough  irons  for  the  use  of  the  Mohawks.  384. 

Same  to  Lt  Genl.  Christie.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  Mr. 
Fouoher's  commission.  His  Excellency  cannot  comply  with  it  in 
fhll,  as  he  had  determined  that  the  employment  of  advocate  and 
notary  should  not  be  united  in  the  same  person,  as  it  gives  a  field 
for  abuses  in  creating  unnecessary  law  suits.  385 

Circular,  intimating  that  many  barrack  masters  having  neglected 
to  settle  their  accounts,  as  ordered,  all  moneys  due  them  are  to  be 
stopped  till  they  settle  with  Major  Brehm,  late  Barrack  Master 
General.  391 

Haldimand  to  DePeyster.  The  letter  respecting  the  murder  of 
the  Indians  has  been  acknowledged.  He  (Haldimand)  cannot  him- 
self decide  on  the  question  of  the  allowance  annexed  to  the  com- 
mand at  Detroit.  Brant,  David  and  a  Cayuga  Chiof  arc  proceeding 
to  the  upper  country.  A  promise  has  been  made  that  every  assist- 
ance will  be  given  to  the  new  settlement  at  Grand  Biver ;  a  saw 
and  grist  mill,  also  a  church  and  school  are  to  be  built,  and  £25  to 
be  allowed  for  a  schoolmaster  whom  they  are  to  chooeo  for  them- 
selves. Lieut.  Tinling  is  to  accompany  Brant  in  spring,  and  lay  out 
a  town  and  divide  the  farms ;  Tinling  is  not  to  control,  but  only  to 
advise  the  Indians  in  these  matters.  A  proper  person  should  be 
sent  to  undertake  the  construction  of  tho  mills,  church  and  school, 
and  he  (DePeyster)  is  to  make  the  best  po^ible  terms  with 
him.  392 

Same  to  Holland.  Instructing  him  to  lay  out  1,000  acre» 
for  Philip  Bocheblave,  on  the  Grand  Isle,  near  Cataraqui,  or  other 
part  in  that  neighbourhood  which  is  ungranted.  407 

Same  to  Mgr.  Briant,  Bishop  of  Quelle  (in  French).  Informing 
him  that  a  census  was  made  of  the  Province  up  to  September 
last,  and  as  he  (Haldimand)  had  resolved  to  restore  the  old 
usage  of  the  parish  priests  sending  each  year  to  the  Clerk  of  the 


458 


HALDiaCANB  COLLSOTION. 


B.  64 


November  — 
Qaebee. 


Norember  6, 
Qaebeo. 

IfoTember  6, 
Qaebeo. 


1T84.  Provinoe  a  list  of  tbo  baptisms,  marriages  and  deaths  roqaeats  His 
Lordship  to  givo  the  necessary  orders  for  this  purpose  in  the 
Diocese  of  Quebec.  Pacre  H98 

Haldimand  to  Colonel  Hope.  The  maDage«nent  of  the  Marine 
Department  is  to  revert  to  the  Qaarter  master  General,  as  before 
the  war.  He  is,  therefore,  to  take  charge  of  the  freights  and 
accounts  on  the  Slst  December.  He  is  also  to  collect  the  tolls  for 
the  bateaux  passiog  the  lock  at  the  Cotoau  du  Lac ;  these,  with 
the  freights  paid  to  the  Marine  Department,  are  to  be  used  for  the 
repairs  and  improvement  of  the  canals,  now  become  of  great  con- 
sequence on  account  of  the  new  settlements.  387 

Same  to  Dunn.  Instructing  him  to  collect  freights  due  for 
the  transport  of  merchandise  to  the  31st  December,  and  then  to 
transfer  them  and  the  accounts  to  Colonel  Hope,  Q.M.G.  388 

Mathews  to  Clark,  Naval  Storekeeper  at  Carleton  Island,  and  a 
similar  letter  to  Laughton,  Storekeeper  at  Detroit,  signifying  His 
Excellency's  highest  displeasure  that  they  did  not  bring  down,  as 
ordered,  all  the  books,  papers,  &3.,  necessary  for  passing  their 
accounts.  They  are  to  report  in  writing  the  cause  of  the  disobe- 
dience of  orders^  and  send  a  list  of  the  papers  necessary  to  pass  the 
accounts.  389 

Same  to  Major  Cotton.  Introduoing  Mr.  Smyth,  appointed  naval 
officer  to  reside  at  St.  John's.  394 

Haldimand  to  Hay.  Acknowled^ns^  receipt  of  the  records, 
vouchers  and  papers  belonging  to  Detroit,  which  have  been  put  in 
a  place  of  safety  till  examined.  390 

Mathews  to  Clark  (sl  similar  letter  written  to  Laughton).  Order- 
ing him  to  return  to  his  station,  to  re-enter  into  charge  of  the  naval 
stores,  and  to  prepare,  without  loss  of  time,  all  accounts,  &c.,  and 
be  ready  to  deliver  up  the  stores,  and  proceed  to  England,  should  it 
be  necessary,  by  the  10th  of  May.  All  accounts  to  be  made  up  to 
3l6t  December.  396 

Haldimand  to  Hay  (a  similar  letter  respecting  Clark,  written  to 
the  officer  at  Carleton  IslandV  Directing  him  to  put  Laughton  in 
charge  of  the  naval  stores  at  Detroit.  3^7 

Mathews  to  Chandler.  Informing  him  that  he  is  permitted  to 
charge  his  pay  as  barrack  master  in  his  account,  as  the  other  bar- 
rack masters  do.  397 

Haldimand  to  Hope.  Directing  him,  as  Q.MG.,  to  take  charge, 
not  only  of  the  transport  of  stores,  &c.,  formerly  under  his  direo- 
tion,  but  also  that  of  provisions  formerly  transacted  in  Com- 
missary General's  department.  399 

Same  to  Craigie.  Gontainining  instructions  in  accordance  with 
the  preceding  letter.  400 

Same  to  Capt.  Schank.  Informing  him  of  the  steps  taken 
with  regard  to  the  settlement  of  the  accounts  of  Clark  and  Laughton, 
Naval  Storekeepers.  401 

Same  to  Hay.  Stating  that,  in  compliance  with  the  request 
of  the  North- West  merchants,  liberty  has  been  given  them  to  Duil4 
a  vessel  to  be  taken  to  St.  Mary's,  to  be  drawn  above  the  falls  and 
employed  on  Lake  Superior.  He  is  directed  to  give  every  assistance 
in  forwarding  provisions  for  the  use  of  the  North  West  trade.      405 

Same  to  Dereyster.  Of  similar  tonour  to  the  preceding  letter 
addressed  to  Hay.  406 

Same  to  Captain  Grant  Stating  that  no  warrant  for  the 
salary  of  the  Receiver  General  of  the  Province  will  be  issued  until 
the  decision  of  the  Lords  of  the  Treasury  is  known.  407 


Norember  7, 
<}aebeo. 

Korember  8, 
Qaebee. 


Korember  8, 
Quebec. 


Norember  8, 
-Qaebee. 


Norember  9, 
Qaebee. 

Norember  9, 
-Qaebeo, 


Norember  9, 
Quebec, 

Norember  9, 
Qoebec, 

Norember  10, 
Qoebeo, 


Norember  10, 
Qaebeo, 

Norember  11, 
42aebeo, 


B.  64  HALDIHA.ND  OOLLEOTIOK.  459' 


\*TOA 

Norember  12       Mathows  to  Hoffh  Finlay.    Dosires  to  bave  an  explanation  of  the 
Queber,        '  chargtf  made  by  Bliss  for  conveying  a  mail  from  Halifax^  for  which 
Mercarc,  the  guide,  has  already  been  paid  SIOO.  Pa^e  408 

Norember  12,      Haldimand  to  Dunn.  Directing  him  to  pay  to  the  widow  of  the  late 
Quebec,  Captain  Andrews  £25  currency  per  annum,  calculated  from  the 

date  of  her  hnaband's  death  to  the  Slst  December  next;  also  to 
Mrs.  McNeil,  whose  hatband  was  murdered  on  bis  way  to  Halifax, 
the  gift  of  £50.  In  the  case  ot  Allan  McDonell,  a  very  aged  and 
meritorious  Loyalist,  the  sum  of  £40  is  to  be  paid  as  an  annual 
allowance.  4 12 

NoTember  14,      Mathews  to  Colonel  Hope.    Directing  him  to  continue  provisions 
Quebec,  ^o  distressed  loyalista  about  Quebec,  who  have  been  unable  to  reach 

their  settlements,  upon  the  same  footing  as  other  loyalists,  and  to 
make  euch  additions  to  their  numbei  as  may  be  occaaionaliy  found 
necessary.  4)0 

Norember  14,      Haldimand  to  Rudyerd  (copies  Bcnt  to  Hamilton  and  St.  L^ger). 
Quebec,  The  Seigniory  of  Sorel  was  purchased  for  a  military  post,  ana  the 

Commander  of  Royal  Engineers  has  always  hnd  the  direction  of  it, 
under  the  Officer  commanding  the  Forces.  This  is  to  remain  in 
force,  bat  the  rents  are  to  be  paid  to  the  Receiver  General  by  Mr, 
Corbin,  who  has  been  appointed  agent  for  that  purpose.  418 

Norember  15,      Mathews  to  H.  Caldwell.     Tranemitting  order  from  Lt.  Governor 
Quebec,  Abbott  to  the  Deputy  Receiver  General,  to  stop  the  sum  of  £289 

10s.  3d.  currency,  out  of  his  [(Abbot's)  salary  as  Lieut.  Governor 
of  Vincennes.  411 

Norember  15,      Haldimand  to  Hope.    Directing  him  to  continue  the  payment  of 
Quebec,  the  pension  of  Mrs.  Andrews  and  of  Allan  McDonell  out  of  the  funds 

arising  from  the  freights  on  the  upper  lakes,  so  long  as  that  fund 
shall  exist.  413 

NoTember  16,      Same  to  Hamilton.    Desiring  him  to  take  measures  to  redress 
Quebec.  the  disappointment  of  O'Hara  respecting    his  land  on  the   bank 

of  the  River  Ga^^p^,  and  to  grant  him  and  his  eon  200  acres  on  the 
Basin  of  Ganp^.  416 

Norember  15,      Same  to  Hope.    Leaving  the  appointment  of  an  additional  clerk 
Quebec.  to  his  own  judgment  416 

Norember  15,      Mathews  to  Captain  Wood.    Directing  him  to  ray  into  the  bands 
Quebec.  of  Colonel  Hope  the  amount  of  the  sale  of  the  brig  *'Polly."       417 

Norember  15,      Warrant  to  Colonel  Hope,  authorizing  him  to  receive  the  amount 
Quebec.  of  the  sale  of  the  brig  "Polly"  from  Captain  Wood.  417 

Norember  15,      Mathews  to  Hamiiton^    With  a  schedule  of  papers  left  for  his  in- 
Quebec.  formation.  417 

Norember  16,      Haldimand  to  Ainslie,  Collector  of  Customs,    Directing  him  that 
Quebec.  if  any  money  is  comin^to  him  (Haldimand)  from  seizures  of  furs, 

&c.,  as  Governor  of  the  Province,  it  is  to  be  given  as  follows :  One 
half  to  Mrs.  McNeil,  widow  of  McNeil,  murdered  by  an  Indian  near 
Elamouraska ;  one  fourth  to  the  widow  of  the  Canadian  guide  mur- 
dered at  the  same  time,  the  other  fourth  to  the  widow  of  Lieutenant 
1785.        Corruther,  of  the  Royal  Regiment  of  New  York.  418 

JaQuarji4,         Same  to  Sheltle,  Dyer,   Allen  &  Co.   Acknowledging  receipt 
London-  ^f  ^^jj^j^  letter  on  the  subject  of  the  memorial  of  the  NorthWest 

Company  given  to  him  at  QuebeCi  So  soon  as  his  papers  arrive  he 
will  bring  the  subjoot  before  the  Ministry  and  give  ail  the  assistance 
or  information  required.  41^ 

January  14,        M^ithews  to  Sir  John  Dick  and  W.  MoUison.    The  state  of  the 
London.         accounts  with  the  public  will  be  laid  before  them  as  soon  as  possible 
after  the  arrival  of  General  Haldimand's  papers,  which  are  now  on 
their  way  from  Portsmouth.  420 


460 


HALBIUAND  COLLIOTION. 


K64 


1785. 
JftQiiary  14, 
London. 


Jannarj  15, 
London. 


Jftnnary  15, 
London. 


January  28, 
London. 

January  29, 
London. 


^cbmary  5, 
London. 


February  19, 
London. 


February  25, 
London, 


February  28, 
London. 
February  28, 
London. 


March  3, 
London, 


March  8, 
London. 


March  10, 
London. 


Mareh  12, 
London. 


March  18, 
London. 


Mathews  to  Lt.  Colonel  Johnston,  Stating  that  he  will  this  even- 
ing communicate  to  G-eneral  Haldimand  the  contents  of  the  letter 
addressed  to  him  (Mathews).  Page  421 

Same  to  Hon.  Thomas  Erskine.  Requesting  him  to  act  as 
counsel  for  General  Haldimand  in  the  case  of  some  prosecutions 
which  are  to  take  place  against  him.  If  not  engaged,  asks  him  to 
regard  this  letter  as  a  retaioer.  422 

Same  to  Mr.  Covell.  Stating  that  whilst  General  Haldimand 
will  be  happy  to  do  every  jastice  to  him  and  other  parties  in  his 

[>redicament,  he  cannot  see  him  or  them  till  he  (Haldimand)  is  a 
ittle  more  disengaged  from  public  conceits.  423 

Same  to  Ellice  and  Straban.  Grcneral  Haldimand  will  bo  glad  to 
see  them  any  morning  about  ten  o'clock.  424 

Same  to  Coore.  Boclosing  copy  of  a  letter  from  Mr.  Lee's 
clerk,  that  heXLee)  will  be  glad  to  attend  to  Haldimand's  case  if 
there  is  a  senior  counsel  engaged.  425 

Same  to  Gill.  Stating  that  orders  would  bo  sent  to  Quebec  to 
pay  the  rent  of  his  store  occupied  by  the  Qaartermaster  General's 
Department,  if  no  reason  were  given  in  Quebec  to  prevent  the  order 
from  being  complied  with.  426 

Haldimand  to  Hope,  Q.M  G.  Ordering  him  to  pay  the  rent  of 
Mr.  Gill's  storehouse  at  Qaebec,  occupied  since  1778  by  the  Q.  M.  G. 
Department,  unless  reasons  for  refusal  exist.  427 

Mathews  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Explaining  the  answer  he  had 
made  to  CuUen  rcBpoctinff  the  off-reckonings.  As  a  mi&take  was 
committed  in  the  answer,  ne  had  recalled  it.  428 

Haldimand  to  Major  Sinclair.    Asking  him  to  call.  430 

Mathews  to  —  Fiott.  Informing  him  that  the  papers  respect' 
ing  the  beach  at  Pasp^biac  must  have  been  left  at  Quebec  for  the 
consideration  of  the  Council.  General  Haldimand  had  desired 
Lieut.  Governor  Cox  to  afford  Mr.  Bobin  all  the  encourag^tnent 
poa^'ible.  430 

Haldimand  to  Captain  Worth.  Informing  him  that,  if  the  young 
gentleman  who  accompanied  Mr.  ^^llander  to  town,  when  he  took 
care  of  the  despatches,  was  sent  by  him  (Worth)  for  that  purpose, 
the  account  of  his  expenses  would  be  certified,  but  he  (Haldimand) 
could  not  pay  Mr.  Callander,  or  any  person  in  the  character  of  a 
gentleman,  so  bad  a  compliment,  as  to  offer  him,  from  the  public  or 
his  own  purse,  the  expenses  of  a  journey  which  must  have  beete 
inevitably  performed,  whether  or  not  he  (Callander)  had  taken  care 
of  the  despatches.  432 

Mathews  to  Mayne.  His  Excellency  has  nothing  to  communicate 
relative  to  the  deceased  Mr.  Ally ;  if  he  has  left  any  papers  respect- 
ing the  office  of  Barrack  Master, which  he  held  at  Ddtroit,the  General 
requests  that  they  be  sent.  4  33 

Haldimand  to  Captain  Hope,  34th  Begiment.  Informing  him 
that  the  objection  to  his  promotion  had  been  removed  by  the  King, 
with  the  additional  advantage  that  it  was  to  date  previous  to  the 
reduction  of  *J4th  June,  1783.  434 

Same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Asking  him  to  furnish  a  list  of  the 
Officers  of  the  Indian  Department,  who,  he  believes  are  entitled  to 
half  pay.  435 

Same  to  Liout.  Governor  Sinclair.  Declining  any  further  inter- 
vention in  relation  to  the  bills  drawn  from  Michillimakinak  that 
wore  protested.  456 


B.64 


HALDIHilMD  OOLLEOTION. 


461 


1785. 
March  19, 
London. 


April  7, 
ondon. 


Apnl  7, 
London. 


April  8, 
London. 


April  8, 
London. 


Jane  15, 
London. 


July  8, 
London. 
July  26, 
London. 


July  36, 
London. 


AnguBt  3i 
London, 


Augnst  8, 
London. 


AoRnst  19, 
London. 

Angost  25, 
London. 


October  3, 
London. 

October  13, 
London. 


October  18, 
London. 


Haldimand  to  Lieut.  Grovemor  Sinolatlr.  Hae  not  expressed  sdj 
wish  that  he  (Sinclair), should  apply  for  a  Court  Martial,  nor  does 
he  see  what  ^ood  end  it  would  auswer.  Has  no  objection  to  his 
leaving  at  the  War  Office  copies  of  any  of  the  letters  written  by 
Haldimand  to  him    (Sinclair).  P&ge  4'i7 

Same  to  Robert  Hunter.  Is  always  ready  to  assist  towards 
the  safety  and  prosperity  of  the  Quebec  trade,  and  shall  cheerfully 
recommend  the  wishes  of  the  merchants.  438 

Mathews  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  His  Excellency  cannot  comply 
with  Colonel  (Guy)  Johnson's  wishes  respecting  the  accounts.  He 
shall  be  fbrnishcd  with  a  statement  of  the  several  sums  advanced 
him,  if  that  would  be  in  the  least  satisfactory.  439 

Same  to  the  same.  The  return  of  Indian  officers  has  been 
received,  but  the  officers  of  the  Six  Nations  of  Canada  are  not 
incladed.  As  they  are  as  much  entitled  as  the  others,  the  General 
desires  to  have  them  included,  or  else  entered  on  a  separate 
list.  440 

Same  to  H.  Callander.  His  and  Captain  Worth*s  letters  having 
thrown  new  light  on  the  subject  of  the  despatches  (p.  432),  the 
General  has  directed  a  letter  to  be  written  to  Mr.  Nepean,  which 
will  secure  immediate  payment  of  the  expenses  incurred.  441 

Haldimand  to  Major  Boss.  Expressing  concern  at  the  treatment 
received  by  him  (Ross)  from  Tinling.  Will  write  Colonel  Hope  on 
the  subject.  442 

Same  to  Hope.    Sespecting  the  case  of  Major  Boss.  461 

Same  to  F.  Elwin.  Bespecting  the  conditional  resignation 
of  Lieut.  Buckley  of  the  29(h  Begiment,  which  may  be  ruinous  to 
the  young  gentleman,  if  not  prevented  by  his  friencUi.  444 

Mathews  to  Capt  Gummersall,  informing  him  that  the  General 
cannot  recommend  for  payment  on  account  of  distress,  what  he  was 
obliged  to  refase  whilst  in  command  in  Quebec.  His  (Gummer- 
sall's)  claim  for  command  money  at  Oswego  is  untenable.  445 

Haldimand  to  Hope.  Becommending  the  case  of  Major  Boss, 
who  will  deliver  this  letter,  aod  requesting  him  to  have  the  com- 
plaiot  attended  to  (p.  442).  447 

Same  to  St.  Leger.  Begrcts  to  learn  that  the  state  of  hia 
health  had  determined  him  to  retire  from  the  service.  Betuma 
thanks  to  him  for  the  manner  in  which  ha  conducted  the  command 
during  his  (Haldimand's)  absence,  which  had  been  duly  represented 
to  Lord  Sydney  for  the  King's  information.  448 

Same  to  Hope.  Bespecting  the  question  of  command  money 
at  the  posts.  450 

Mathews  to  Major  Lord.  Desires  information  respecting  the  con* 
duct  of  Bocheblave  in  the  Illinois,  as  his  conduct  smoe  Haldimand 
left  has  been  such  as  to  justify  suspicion  of  his  ostensible  character, 
having  been  very  active,  both  secretly  and  openly,  in  stirring  up 
discontent  among  the  Canadians.  45Z 

Same  to  Major  Potts.  That  his  claim  for  pay  as  Assistant 
Engineer  cannot  be  granted,  for  reasons  grven  in  detail.  454 

Haldimand  to  Peters.  Is  sorry  that  his  conduct  in  Canada,  ren- 
ders it  impossible  to  comply  with  his  request.  The  only  testimonv 
that  can  be  laid  before  the  Lords  of  the  Treasury,  consists  of  hia 
own  (Peters*)  letters  and  papers,  which  have  been  put  together  for 
that  purpose.  456 

Mathews  to  Adhemar.  His  Excellency  regrets  that  he  (Adhemar) 
ahould  have  suffered  as  an  individual  for  so  ill*conceived  a  scheme 


462 


HALDIMAlfD   OOLLIOTION. 


B.64r 


as  that  for  which  be  was  the  agent.  He  (Haldimand)  cannot,  with 
any  degree  of  propriety,  show  coantenance  to  its  abettors,  but  will 
never  say  or  do  aoythiog  U>  the  prejuJice  of  Mr.  Adhemar. 

Page  467 

Haldimand  to  Mrs.  McAlpin.  Stating  that  he  cannot  interfere 
further  in  her  interests.  She  has  now  doable  the  pension  of  any 
other  Major's  widow,  and  a  very  good  prospect  of  being  indemnifiecL 
for  her  losees;  she  ought  to  be  content.  458 

14.  Same  to  Francis  Arnold.  The  claim  of  Peter  Arnold  arose 
before  he  (Haldimand)  took  command  at  Qaebec.  A  report  on  the 
sQojeot  was  made  by  Sir  Gay  Carleton,  Livias,  Chief  Justice,  and 
Owen,  Judge  of  Common  Pleas.  Beference  might  be  made  to  them, 
as  they  are  probably  all  in  town.  460 

Mathews  to  Captain  Armstrong.  Respecting  command  money 
of  Captain  Cloves,  at  Michiilimakinak,  46& 


1786. 


Jaooary  12, 
London. 


February 
London. 


March  15, 
London. 


Private  Letters,  1784. 


1781. 
January  22, 
Quebec. 

March  4, 
Qnebec 


AprUI, 
Qaebec. 


April  12, 
Qnebec. 


Quebec 
bee. 


Quebec 
Qaebec 


B.65. 


B.M.  21,725. 


Bobert  Mathews  to  Major  Jessap.  That  the  greatest  pains  are  to 
be  taken  to  distribute  jadicionsiy  the  loyalists  who  are  to  be 
settled.  Pftge  1 

The  same  to  Captain  Sherwood.  Seed  wheat,  com,  potatoes,  &c ,, 
and  cows  and  oxen  to  be  procured  for  the  loyalist  settlers.  To 
inquire  what  supplies  can  be  oblained  from  Vermont.  The  prepar- 
ations to  embark  the  loyalists  for  their  places  of  settlement.  2 

General  Haldimand  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  The  application  of  the 
Chevalier  de  Luzerne  to  have  leave  to  visit  Niagara.  The  sospicion 
that  his  motive  is  to  influence  the  Indians,  and  the  delicacy  of  the 
situation  make  it  doubtful  whether  to  consent  to  or  refuse  the 
application.  S 

Bobert  Mathews  to  Captain  Joseph  Brant.  The  interview  of  his 
messen^rs  with  General  Schuyler;  he  may  always  rely  on  the 
General's  protection  of  his  (Brant's)  wife  and  friends.  Help  cannot 
be  extended  to  the  Indians  within  the  American  lines  as  that  would 
involve  renewed  war ;  eveiy  help  will  be  given  to  those  who  settle 
in  Canada.  The  nnderhand  means  used  by  Schuyler  to  disunite  the 
Indians  so  as  to  subdue  them ;  what  the  Indian  messengers  ought  to 
have  told  him,  and  the  present  duty  of  the  Six  Nations  to  preserve 
their  rights.  If  unsuccessful  they  should  retire  to  the  Bay  of 
Quints  to  give  time  for  deliberation.  Apprehensions  as  to  the  fate 
of  the  Indians  who  ttust  to  the  Americans.  A  church  and  clergy- 
jrati  will  be  provided  for  the  Indians  wherever  they  settle.  8 

Same  to  A.  Gray.  Authorising  him  to  appear  for  the  Crown  in 
the  causes  against  the  Hon.  John  Cochrane.  Id 

Same  to  Lt  Governor  Hay.  Explanation  asked  of  a  passage  in 
his  letter  in^inuating  that  some  one  had  made  money  at  the  expense 
of  the  country.  15 

The  same  to  David  Grordon.  In  consequence  of  ill-treatment  in 
the  United  States  of  oflSoers  and  others,  a  pass  has  been  refused  for 
a  messenger  to  go  to  New  York.  16 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  inten^perate  tone  of  his  letter  (which 
will  be  sent  to  Messrs.  Harley  &  Drummond)  requires  that  all  ap-- 


B.a 


HALSnt&irD  ooLLBoraov. 


46S 


Qoebee. 

QHMMC 


Qnebee. 


qnebeo. 


Qnebee. 


1784.        pHoations  be  addressed  in  future  to  him  (Hathews).    The  refusal  to 
grant  m  pass  to  messenger  to  New  York.  Page  16 

Bobert  Mathews  to  David  Gordon.  Despatches,  or  a  messenger, 
may  be  sent  with  a  United  States  officer  returning  to  New  York.  18 

The  £ame  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  That  Lt.  Colonel  Fish  of  the  U. 
S.  army  would  be  a  suitable  person  to  undertake  his  private  business 
in  the  Colonies.  Urges  the  completion  of  the  returns  of  officers 
asked  for.  IS 

The  same  to  Major  Jessup.  The  discontent  amongst  the  loyalists. 
The  distribution  of  land  to  them  in  the  Bay  of  Chaleurs;  monopoly 
of  fisheries  eannot  be  allowed.  Land  to  lie  settled  from  Sir  John 
Johnson's  last  township  to  Cataraqui.  Loyalists  to  repair  to 
Quebec  and  Sorel.  2^ 

General  Haldimand  'to  Sir  John  'Johnson.  That  he  proposes  to 
recommend  him  (Johnson)  to  be  made  Grovernor  and  Commandant 
of  the  district  and  Saperintendent  General  of  the  refugee  loyal- 
ists. 29 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  anxiety  of  the  officers  and  men  of  his 
battalion  to  settle  at  Oataraqui.  Hopes  the  84th  will  make  up 
their  minds  to  settle.  The  land  opposite  Niagara  not  enough  for 
the  rangers ;  part  to  go  to  Grand  Biver.  Seeds  and  tools  sent  by 
GermaDS  going  to  settle  at  Gataraqui.  Arms  also  sent.  How  lots 
are  to  be  drawn  for ;  no  islands  to  be  granted.  The  surveys  of 
townships;  to  bo  numbered,  not  named.  The  supply  ot  cows. 
Planks,  &c.,  to  be  supplied  to  the  settlers,  gratis.  30 

The  same  to  the  same.  Farther  respecting  the  proposal  of  a 
Lieutenant  Governorship.    (See  letter  Ifth  May,  pp.  29,  30.)       35 

Bobert  Mathews  to  Hugh  Finlay.  That  he  has  misapprehended 
the  answer  as  to  a  grant  of  land,  which  will  be  given  on  the  same 
terms  as  to  the  loyalists,  but  that  their  necessities  are  more  urgent 
and  must  be  first  attended  to.  37 

Same  to  Joseph  Brant.  The  interroptions  to  his  settlement. 
Indians  called  to  a  council  fire  at  Albany.  The  danger  of  going 
there.  The  place  of  meeting  should  be  Niagara.  The  necessity  or 
coming  to  strict  terms  with  the  Americans  in  treaties.  38 

General  Haldimand  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  His  anxiety  for  the 
comfortable  settlement  of  the  loyalists ;  is  unable  to  see  to  it  per- 
sonally ;  asks  Sir  John  Johnson  to  undertake  the  duty.  The  ar- 
rangements for  their  settlement ;  for  supplies  of  seed,  tools  and 
arms.  The  attempts  to  create  discontent,  and  the  evil  efiects  on  the 
loyalists  themselves.  The  efforts  of  Mr.  Moseley  and  Colonel 
Peters  towards  this  end.  How  the  lands  are  to  be  selected.  Author- 
ity granted  to  administer  oaths,  &o.  22 

f&bert  Mathews  to  Major  Boss.  Beepecting  the  leave  of  absence 
granted  to  Mr.  BoUand,  surgeon's  mate,  and  his  subsequent  con- 
dact.  41 

Same  to  Bnsign  Bottrim.  Instructions  as  to  purchase  of  seed 
wheat  for  the  loyalist  settlers.  44 

General  Haldimand  to  Thos.  Dunn.  Beepecting  his  accounts  and 
vouchers,  and  the  settlement  of  these  by  him  going  to  England.  4ft 

Bobert  Mathews  to  Thos.  Dunn,  Beepecting  claims  of  Mr. 
Dobie.  41 

Same  to  Captain  Bams.  The  abuses  in  the  management  of  th» 
loyalist  settlements,  issues  of  provisions,  Ac.  An  investigation 
ordered.  49 


Qoebeo. 

JiiDe  7, 
Qaibee. 


Hnm  17, 

Qnebee- 


JvHj  17, 
Quebec 


A«giiit2, 
Qnebee. 

AvgDftS^ 
Qoebeo. 

Aiimtao, 
Qnebee. 

September  3, 
QiMbeo. 

September  13, 
Qnebee. 


12»~6 


484 


HALDIMAMD  OOLLSOTtON. 


JLm 


1784 
Septeuiber  29, 
Qaebec. 


October  15, 
Quebec. 


October  15^ 
Quebec. 


General  Haldimand  to  Lieut.  Governor  Hamilton.  Is  intending 
to  take  advantage  of  leave  of  absenoe;  before  his  departure  wiu 
give  every  inetnictiony  &o^  as  to  government  of  the  ooiintnr. 

FBgp59 

Same  to  Gol.  DePeyster.  No  orders  to  evacnate  posts  yet  recttved. 
Should  Americans  attempt  to  take  Oswego  by  force,  they  are  to  ba 
repelled.  52 

Same  to  Major  Boss.    Bespecting  the  evacuation  of  posts.        55 


Lettsrh   fbom  [Ginbbal   Haldixan])  durinq  his  Commard  at 
Florida,  Thru  Btvbrs,  Niw  York  and  Qusbro,  and 
his  return  to  england— 1762-1791. 


Vol.  L 


B.  66. 


B.  M.  21.726. 


1762. 
Jalj  10, 
Three  Riren. 


1765. 
Janaary  II, 


July  26, 
<2a«bec. 

1766. 
November  29, 
New  York. 


November  SO 
New  Yprk. 


Haldimand  to  Sir  Thomas  Mills  (in  French).  Thanks  for  news,  aq 
acceptable  in  such  a  solitary  place ;  ^111  send  them  also  to  McLeocL 
Doabts  if  his  nephew  can  inlfil  his  com'v^ission  exactly,  so  that  liia 
remarks  can  accompany  the  large  plans.  Gage  having  sent  to 
Amherst  details  or  his  government,  which  he  has  comm«ni> 
cated  to  no  one,  his  (Haldimand's)  nephew  mast  fto  througit 
all  the  paidshes  at  the  risk  of  being  daily  deceived,  and  as  Barton 
sent  the  details  of  Three  Bivers,  he  T Haldimand)  would  not  b# 
justified  in  communicating  them.  Would  be  mortified  if  it  was  a 
thing  essential  to  Murray,  but  he  is  too  equitable  to  take  it  in  bad 

§art.    Hopes  for  good  news  soon  from  Pocock*s  fleet,  which  is  no 
oubt,  intended  for  the  Havana.  Page  1 

Same  to  Dann  (in  French).  Bespecting  the  attempt  of  Gilbert 
Barclay  to  have  him  arrested,  for  the  settlement  of^  a  pretended 
claim,  by  an  order  sent  to  Hugh  Wallace,  who  advised  sending  the 
papers  to  him  (Dann),  asking  him  to  arrange  the  matter;  The 
books  of  the  Secretariat  of  Three  Bivers  are  at  Qaebec,  containing 
notice  previous  to  the  seisure  of  Barclay's  effects  (or  rather  oneLa- 
Bose*s)  forbidding  him  to  trade  with  the  Indians  on  pain  of  confisca- 
tion. All  acts  of  this  nature  had  been  sanctioned  formally,  so  that 
Barclay  has  no  recourse,  but  it  is  necessary  to  have  the  matter  put 
on  a  proper  footing.  His  journey  and  the  appeai*ance  of  the  countoy, 
&c.  (Evidently  written  from  New  York).  3 

Same  to  Burton  (in  French).  Bespecting  the  disposal  of  unsdd 
iron  and  stoves.  S 

Same  to  Dunn  (in  French).  Proceedings  in  the  case  of  Baitday* 
Thanks  for  advances  on  account  of  the  settlement  at  Pabos,  &ol 
Arrangement  for  repayment.  Will  leave  in  eight  or  ten  days  for 
Pensacola.  7 

Same  to  Mills  (in  French).  Has  arranged  with  Hutchison  to  take 
the  duties  of  Brigade  Major  during  his  (Mills^  absence.  Counts  on 
starting  next  week  for  Pensacola.  Is  dc^sirous  of  parting  with  Pabos 
which  he  had  intended  for  his  nephew.  Holland  has  promised  to 
look  after  it  9 


SIM 


HALDDUHD  OOLLXOTION. 


17e7. 
April  18, 

A«giut6; 

PeoiaooliL 


October  10, 
PemaeoU. 


December  21, 
PeuacoU. 


1768. 
P^broftrr  1, 
PentAOoU. 
AprU20, 
PeoMcoU. 


Jane  3, 
PensacoU. 

Joljae, 
PeojacoU. 


August  10^ 
PeiiBAOoU. 


August  12, 
PeoMCoU. 


Angost  15, 


December  14, 
Penaacole. 


12&-6I 


Haldimand  to  Darrell  (in  Frenoh).  Thanks  for  the  attentioQ 
paid  by  him,  his  offloers  and  orew  danng  the  passage ;  will  infona 
the  Admiral  of  what  the  pablio  owes  him  in  this  respect,  &o.  Page  13 

Same  to  Capt  Boss,  3 1st  Begiment.  Has  heard  with  pleasure  of 
his  arrival  in  England.  Dotaifed  description  of  the  miserable  stala 
of  Pensacola.  The  improvements  effected  in  two  months'  time^  of 
which  details  are  given.  Sickness  daily  diminishing  in  oonseqneneei* 
The  G^eneral-in-Ohief  refases  mm  to  the  troops,  &o.  1ft 

Same  to  Adam  Hoops.  Respecting  affairs  on  the  property  of  Shij^ 
ody.  Hassenclaver's  transactions  in  connection  with  that  pr(q[>erty» 
Clark's  intention  to  settle  on  the  Mississippi  has  been  changed  by 
his  nomination  to  the  office  of  Depaty  Secretary  of  the  Provinos. 
The  climate  not  so  bad  as  represented,  1ft 

Same  to  Admiral  Parry.  Is  sorry  to  hear  of  his  illness ;  invites 
him  to  come  to  Pensacola  for  change.  Friendly  messages,  Tha 
exorbitant  price  of  everything.  Wants  [staff  for  oakom  to  aavia 
expense  to  the  pnblic  S 

Same  to  Capt  Harslu    A  fiiendly  letter.  2ft 

Same  to  Thomas  Willing.  The  extremes  of  heat  and  cold  here^  Ymk 
the  place  not  so  unhealthy  as  represented  since  procoring  a  free  oii^ 
cnlation  of  air  to  the  garrison.  The  expensive  living.  In  ant!* 
cipation  of  a  Spanish  trade  the  town  is  increasing;  is  afiraid  manj 
will  suffer  before  the  trade  is  worth  while.  m 

Same  to  Darrell  (in  French).  A  friendly  letter.  Befers  to  tte 
loss  of  the  Cygnet.  29 

Same  to  M.  Marquis  (in  French).  His  pleasure  at  making  tihs 
acquaintance  of  de  Bienville  and  de  Mazan ;  regrets  their  short  st»^ 
Thanks  for  civilities  to  Messrs.  Boacher  and  Green.  Si 

Same  to  Capt  Boss.  Arrival  of  Mr.  Blackwell.  His  wife  is  a 
pleasant,  addition  to  the  small  society.  Is  happy  that  Gen.  Oughton 
IS  pleased  at  the  attention  paid  to  the  Slst  No  orders  yet  for  baOding 
barracks.  It  was  lucky  that  provision  was  made  as  the  garrison  is 
now  as  healthy  as  any  on  the  continent  Begimental  and  other 
gossip.  32 

Same  to  Capt.  Marsh.  Aoknowledgiog  letters,  &c.  His  anxiety 
about  his  situation  and  of  what  is  thought  of  his  borvicea.  Hopes 
he  has  consulted  with  Baron  Manster  how  ho  (Haldimand)  may  bs 
rid  of  his  disagreeable  situation,  &c,  &a  3ft 

Same  to  Lieut  Fraser  (in  FrcriCh).  Orders  for  the  withdrawal 
of  the  garrisons  from  Natchez  and  Iberville ;  arrangements  for  thdr 
transfer  to  Pensacola.  The  bateaux  to  be  sold,  but  sails,  anchors^ 
Ac,  may  be  reserved.  Has  offered  d'Ulloa  the  provisions  at  tha 
two  posts  at  the  price  paid  by  the  King,  but  the  offer  has  been  re- 
fosed.  Stt 

Same  to  Gage  (?)  (in  French.)  The  delay  in  the  arrival  otihm 
sloops  owing  to  stress  of  weather.  The  ordnance  vessel  for  the  twQ 
•companies  of  Artillery  daily  expected ;  doubts  from  her  size  whether 
ehe  can  approach  St  Augustine ;  possibly  orders  have  been  given  ta 
lund  the  artillery  at  Charleston.  Chisholm  o^ered  to  take  winter 
quarters  in  the  oarracks  at  Charleston.  At  Governor  Grant's  re- 
quest, a  corporal  and  a  few  men  will  be  left  in  chai*ge  of  Fort  Maro^ 
The  revolution  at  New  Orleans ;  sends  the  decree  of  the  Superior 
Council  rMpectinj^  UUoa  and  the  Spaniards ;  the  latter  have  con- 
formed, ulloa's  obstinacy;  but  he  has  left  without  oomplaink 
Aubrr's  protest ;  he  has  sent  a  person  to  his  court  and  the  inhabifp 
ants  have  sent  two  to  plead  their  case.    The  illness  of  the  nepheur 


HALPDUHB  OOLLIOnOir. 


B.89 


1770. 
JUreh  S8y 


1771. 
March  15| 
Penaacol*. 


September  29, 
led  Oliffi, 
Pwtaacoia. 
1773. 


VodAte. 


1778. 
June 


Jolyl, 
JTew  York. 


Jlew  l(0rk« 


August  31, 
jr«irToik 


for  whom  an  ensignoy  was  asked ;  it  will  be  well  to  eoBpend  the 
applioatioii.  Page  39 

Haldimand  to  G^en.  Oagliton  (in  French).  Bespecting  the  saicide 
of  Capt.  Warton  on  aoooant  of  his  debts;  details  oi  some  of  his  Uar 
bflities,  &o.  He  (Haldimand)  is  basy  sending  troops  to  Western 
Florida.  The  nomber  of  troops  sent  to  that  province  is  increased  in 
consequence  of  orders  sent  to  Gage.  0*£eilly's  expedition  to 
LooisiaDa  is,  no  donbt,  the  cause  of  the  change ;  it  is  a  plausible 
excuse  for  the  people  to  have  money  circulated  among  them  from 
the  pay  of  the  troops.  43 

Same  to  Capt.  Maxwell.  Acknowledging  report  of  the  works  at 
St.  Augustine.  The  General-in-Chief  will  send  direct  orders,  a  war 
with  Spain  being  expected.  To  send  additional  men  of  the  £oyal 
Artillery  in  a  small  vessel  to  come  round  the  Keys.  Clothing  for 
the  31st  and  artillery  sent.  Accounts  for  tJie  Mississippi  expedition 
cannot  be  paid  without  a  special  order  from  the  Gtenefal.  4T 

No  signature  and  the  letter  unfinished.  Bespecting  the  defensive 
works  in  progress.  Battery  for  24  guns  finished,  and  16  mounted. 
Details  of  the  other  works.  49^ 

Haldimand  (7)  to  Willing.    Has  not  yet  hoard  from  his 

brother,  Thomas  Willing,  about  his  ( Willing's)  intention  ta 

settle,  but  will  do  all  he  can  to  serve  him.  Dissuades  him  from 
settling  on  the  Bividre  aux  Perles ;  he  should  settle  in  the  town  to 
be  bunt  above  the  Manchauk,  where  he  could  secure  him  1,000 
acres ;  the  lands  are  sure  to  become  valuable  and  the  plantations 
more  profitable  than  the  Indian  trade,  in  which  too  many  are 
already  ecgafired.  Letter  of  introduction  to  Mr.  Wilton  enolos^  51 

Same  to  Don  Louis  de  XJnzaga  Amezaga  (Governor  of  New 
Orleans).  Enclosing  letter  from  General  Gage,  acknowledging 
attention  to  those  going  to  his  Government^  in  which  Haldimand 
joins.  He  is  leaving  for  New  York  to  take  command  in  room  of 
Gage,  and  wishes  for  an  opportunity  to  be  of  service.  54 

&ime  apparently  to  settlers  at  yinoennes  (in  French).  In  conse* 
quence  of  Gb^e's  departure  he  is  to  take  command.  Lord  Dartmouth 
writes  respecting  the  settlement;  that  the  King  wishes  to  maintain 
the  new  subjects  in  America  in  all  the  rights  reserved  by  the  late 
Treaty  of  Paris,  and  to  interpret  in  their  favour  all  reasonable  olaima 
they  may  make  thereupon.  All  legally  established  titles  to  be  con* 
firmed,  but  it  is  not  convenient  that  settlements  be  made  at  will 
where  not  thought  good.  Awaits  janswer  to  Gage's  letter  respecting 
the  census  before  beginning  to  settle  their  afGaim.  They  may 
remain  quiet  in  their  habitations  until  their  claims  are  adjusted. 
They  wul  be  treated  with  equity  and  not  be  molested  so  long  as- 
they  conduct  themselves  as  faithful  subjects.  55 

Same  to  Evan  James  Jones.  Introducing  Hr.  Manbaok  (Bfaubeo 
in  anotherpart  of  the  letter),  from  St.  Domingo,  who  pronoses  to 
settle  in  West  Florida  with  14  servants,  white  and  black.  Has 
given  him  200  or  300  acres  of  land,  and  intends  to  send  some  people 
on  his  (Haldimand's)  own  account  Is  glad  to  see  the  good  opinion 
formed  of  West  Florida,  which  he  has  not  lessened.  The  danger  of 
exaggerated  statements.  5T 

Same  to  General  Armstrong.  Bespecting  settlement  of  the 
accounts  of  the  second  Battalion  of  the  Boyal  Americans,  of  which 
Haldimand  has  been  made  Colonel  in  succession  to  Armstrong.    5^ 

Same  to  his  nephew  (in  French).  Bespecting  the  conduct  of  his 
(the  nephew's)  brother,  Pierre,  and  the  manner  in  which  he  is  con* 
Quoting  Haldimand's  affairS|  &o.  6f^ 


HALBDfAin)  OOLLlOnON. 


4et 


3, 


», 


IS. 


fjf^  f^0^  * 


«£Suf 


HaldimandtoSftinteMarioHaoine,  Commandant  at  YinoenneB  (in 
HVench).  Pent  by  M.  Maisonville,  do  answer  having  been  received 
lo  proviou<^  letters  respecting  the  census,  or  enumeration.  How  il 
lA  to  be  tak^n  and  the  information  to  be  embodied.  Page  63 

Same  to  J.  B.  Haberdean  (in  French).  Has  written  to  Captain 
Lord,  Commandant  on  the  Illinoie*,  to  examine  and  report  on  his 
affairs;  when  the  necessary  papers  ariive,  impartial  justice  will  be 
rendered.  6S 

Same  to  Thomas  Willing.  Is  disappointed  at  not  being  able  to 
pay  the  promised  visit.  Have  his  grants  in  the  Province  been 
taken  up  ?  The  disagreeable  accoants  from  the  rash  and  enthasiastie 
neighbonrs  to  the  northward.  This  fine  continent  to  be  plnnged 
into  civil  war  by  the  rashness  and  impradence  of  these  people^ 
preventing  what  moderation,  equity  and  temper  are  more  likely  to 
obtain.  6C 

JSame  to  the  same.  The  settlement  cf  accoants,  &a  The 
disturbed  etate  of  public  afiairs ;  little  prospect  of  the  present 
distracted  state  being  soon  changed.  lie  (Willing)  from  his  tone 
scorns  tainted  with  jealousy  and  oven  asperity  against  the  mother 
country.  In  view  of  thieatened  non  importation  asks  him  to  send 
another  pipe  of  the  good  wine  he  spared  him  before.  68 

Same  to  the  same.  Cannot  leave  for  England  without  thanka 
for  many  civilities,  and  the  wish  lor  happier  times.  Leaves  private 
affairs  in  his  bands.  TO 

Same  to  Daniel  Delancey.  Thanks  for  his  generous  offices.  On 
leaving  for  England  leaves  his  money  affairs  in  his  (Delancey'a) 
hands,  &o.  71 

to  Major  Cane.  Flying  reports  of  the  movements  of  troops ; 

expresses  sent  from  Rozbury;  large  bodies  collecting  from  all 
quarters.  Report  by  a  gentleman  from  Weston  of  the  march  of 
the  troops  and  the  fury  of  the  mob,  who  seemed  about  to  attack 
the  troops.    The  danger  of  an  attack  on  the  garrison,  fto.  72 

Haldimand  to  General  de  Buda  (in  French).  Instead  of  being  off 
Labrador  or  Newfoundland,  is  only  at  Plymoath,  owing  to  contraiy 
winds.  Little  prospect  ot  gel  ting  off.  It  is  t>aid  they  might  ae 
well  try  to  get  to  the  moon  as  to  Quebec.  However,  they  only 
wait  a  fair  wind  to  try.  If  they  fail  he  will  return  in  bad  humoer* 
Friendly  messages.  7^ 

Same  to  de  Saiga  (in  French).  The  state  of  affairs  in  Canada 
docs  not  offer  a  very  agreeable  peispecstive,  but  he  will  do  his  doty 
and  it  would  be  the  height  of  his  wishes  could  he  succeed|  of  whi<& 
there  in  little  appearance.  7ft 

Koither  signature  nor  address  (in  French).  Taken  up  witk 
apologies;  gossip  about  the  baths  and  their  effects  and  a  lew 
remarks  on  American  affairs ;  believes  that  Chatham  is  the  only 
man  to  settle  matters,  but  that  there  is  no  time  to  lose.  7^ 

— ^—  to  M.  Saiga  (in  French).    A  familiar  letter.  80 


,   i..4H>lir^tt^  -^'o*  that  PI 

•v-r-t  ^boarclthe 

...,    <rt)l»iWHf  Jugate  Mon- 


to  M.  de  Saiga  (in  French).    A  proposed  tour.    Is  glad 

that  Philadelphia  is  large  enough  to  lodge  Howe's  whole  army, 

instead  of  it  being  dispersed  as  was  the  case  last  winter.  bZ 

Haldimand  to  Carleton  (in  French).  Arrival  at  Bic  after  a  long 

passage.  Sends  Capt  Foy  off  with  despatches ;  awaits  instructions^  84 

Same  to  Buda  Cm  French).  His  arrival ;  things  look  better 
than  he  had  anticipated ;  is  overwhelmed  with  oeremony  and 
business.  8ft 


HALDDfAKD  COLLIOTION. 


])L6C 


1778. 
Qmbeo. 

Qoabee. 


Octobers, 


Oetober34, 
QuBbeo. 


Vorember  36| 
Qoebee. 
1779. 
iMmarr  4| 
Qaebeo. 

JaaiMiry  21, 
Quebec 


1> 


Qnebee. 


IMnuuTll, 
Qacbte. 


Haldimand  to  Chamler  Cui  French).  With  letter  by  the  Count  do 
St.  Hllaire,  who  oasDOt  be  employed  in  military  service  here  and 
returns  to  Europe  to  take  service  w^ith  Portagal.  Page  87 

Same  to  Bada  (in  French).  lotrodoeing  Carleton..  Not  to  be 
repelled  by  his  coldness;  he  is  a  perfect  gentleman  and  one  of  the 
beet  officers  in  the  King's  service.  He  (Haldimand)  does  not  enter 
into  thei  mntaal  complaints  of  Carleton  and  Germaine.  For  himself 
he  will  do  all  in  his  power  and  it  is  the  height  of  his  wishes  to  recall 
these  people  to  their  dnty  and  preserve  the  province,  no  easy  task. 
Carleton  will  explain  it,  and  that  there  is  no  time  to  lose.  Haa 
written  Germaine;  the  necessity  of  H>s  Lordf'hip's  immediate  atten- 
tion, otherwise  the  province  will  follow  the  late  of  the  others  or  be 
conquered  by  the  rebeli>y  and  America  lost.  Hopes  he  may  be  a  false 
prophet,  and  the  King  may  connt*  on  his  services  so  long  as  there 
are  fonr  drops  of  blood  in  his  veins.  Chief  Justice  Livins  sent 
away ;  hopes  that  he  will  never  retnm  but  not  to  mention  this  to 
Germaine  who  will  be  piqued.  The  kindness  of  Carleton.  Will 
embatk  to-morrow.  Lady  Carleton  having  gone  on  board  yester- 
day. 8» 

Same  to  de  Longncuil  (in  French).  Bespecting  the  claims  of  M. 
de  Bonne.  He  can  take  no  notice  of  promotions  made  by  M.  Boiir- 
gean  (Bnrgoyne)  until  a  list  is  received  from  himself,  when  effect 
will  be  given  to  them.  91 

Same  to  Bada  (in  French).  Tnists  to  hear  of  the  reception  of 
Carleton  and  of  the  accounts  he  gave  of  the  province.  The  d]& 
colty  of  being  in  a  country  filled  with  factions.  The  attempts  of 
the  concealed  rebel  agentn  to  embarracs  and  hurt  him  ;  is  anxious  to 
be  informed  ot  the  steps  they  take  and  the  effects  produced.  His 
incessant  labours  to  pat  the  province  in  a  t^tate  of  defence ;  the  effect 
of  the  shameful  alliance  between  the  French  and  Americans.  The 
interest  taken  by  Canadians  in  the  arrival  ot  a  French  fleet  and  jits 
success ;  hopes  to  prevent  them  from  committing  follies.  Has  heard 
of  the  death  of  Lord  Holdemess.  92 

Same  to  the  same  (in  French).  Sending  dnplicates.  Will  be  shut 
off  from  communication  for  six  months.  Does  not  believe  that  the 
rebels  are  in  a  position  to  attack,  bat  in  any  case  he  has  destroyed 
their  supplies  on  Lake  Champlain.  95 

Same  to  fiichard  Cumberland.  Bocommending  Capt.  Alison  o£ 
the  provincial  sloop  '*  Sorei "  to  his  good  offices.  9S 

Same  to  Mad.  Ju  Foy  (in  French).  Hopes  to  be  able  to  bo  of 
service  to  her ;  his  acknowledgment  of  her  late  husband's  zeal.    97 

Same  to  Major  Carleton.  The  vigilance  necessary  at  his  post  from 
its  importance.  Scouts  to  be  constantly  out  for  intelligence.  Indians 
may  be  allowed  to  go,  but  must  proceed  to  no  greater  lengths  than^ 
taking  priH>ners.  They  must  be  restrained  within  the  bounds  of 
humanity  or  not  allowed  to  go.  .  98 

Same  to  de  Lotbinidre  (in  French).  Cannot  comply  with  his 
request ;  the  right  of  quints  being  the  patrimony  of  the  King,  can 
be  remitted  to  no  one  by  his  officers;  doubts  if  the  Treasury  could 
do  80.  However  he  has  plenty  and  the  proclamation  of  30th  No- 
Tomber  should  make  his  mind  easy.  Will  seize  every  opportunity 
to  be  useful  to  him.  99* 

Same  to  Chevalier  Lorimer  (Lorimier?)  (in  French).  Before 
receiving  his  memorial  has  only  waited  an  opportunity  to  be  of  service.. 
Hopes  his  intention  of  leaving  the    service  is  not  settled.    The< 


JLM 


HALDDIAIID  OOLLVOTION. 


4M 


FebniAiy  15| 
Qiibbce. 


February  15^ 
Quebec 


1T79.        necefiaity  for  order  and  exaotitade  reqfiiired  ,tliat  be  ehonld  notify 
Chpt  Fraser  of  the  permiseion  received  from  Major  Oarleton. 

Page  lOO 

Haldimand  to  Novea  Sevestre  (In  French).  Tl^anks  for  the  rolls 
of  the  militia  of  the  district  of  tfootreal.  Deposition  sent  by  Co). 
Creozboorg  of  some  of  his  Chasseurs,  that  the  brothers  Filiaa  are 
not  so  guilty  as  alleged.  To  relesse  them  ,with  a  reprimaod^ 
except  one  who  is  to  be  kept  eight  days  locger  and  discharged  with 
a  warning.  Has  written  to  the  officer  at  YerchdreSy  who,  he 
hopes,  will  conform  to  orders,  respecting  quarters.  IGl 

Same  to  Montgolfier,  Superior  of  the  Seminaij  of  St  Salpice^ 
Montreal  (in  French).  Had  at  first  thou^^ht  of  having  Mesplet 
arrested  at  once,  but  had  listened  to  the  solicita^on  from  Montreal 
on  his  bebalf.  Till  other  measures  could  be  taken,  had  expressly 
forbidden  him  to  attack  religion  or  the  clergy,  or  to  insert  anvthing 
in  his  sheet  which  could  shock  good  morals  or  foment  discord.  He 
(Montgolfier)  is  to  .watch  the  publications  of  this  printer  and  to  give 
notice  if  he  leave  the  bounds  prescribed  for  his  conduct.  Is  per- 
suaded that  the  Bishop  has  communicated  respecting  Father  Wells» 
and  the  notice  given  to  the  Jesuit  Fathers.  Hopes  that  these  gen* 
tlemen  will,  in  future,  give  no  reason  fbr  dissatisfaction  with  their 
conduct.  102 

Same  to  the  Captains  of  Militia  (in  French).  That  Twisa 
has  been  ordered  to  select  places  for  barracks  ;  they  are  to  assist 
him,  &C.  83 

Same  to  Ix>tbini^re,  fils  (in  French).  Cannot  accede  to  his 
wishes,  as  he  cannot  enter  into  consideration  of  what  has  been  done 
before  his  arrival  in  this  country,  especialJy  at  a  time  when  the 
expenses  are  enormous.  104 

Same  to  de  Buda  (in  French).  Sending  by  wa^  of  Halifax. 
During  their  sequestration  from  the  rest  of  mankind,  the  time  is 
spent  in  enjoyment  aud  dancing,  hoping  for  good  news  in  the  first 
days  of  May.  Besides  they  are  easy  respecting  the  rebels  for  this 
winter,  as  Lake  Champlain  is  beginning  to  break  up.  The  few 
resources  of  the  place  and  the  ignorance  of  the  people  have  led  him 
to  form  the  idea  of  establishiog  a  public  libnafy.  Has  convinced 
the  Bishop  and  the  Superior  of  the  Seminary  of  the  advantage 
which  would  result  from  it  A  subscription  list  has  been  opened 
signed  by  them,  several  priests,  almost  all  the  English  and  some 
Canadian  merchants,  and  not  to  cool  the  zeal  of  these  gentlemen,  he 
has  charged  the  directors  of  the  Library  to  prepare  a  catalogue  of 
books,  which  is  sent  by  this  opportunity  to  Biohard  Cumberland, 
agent  for  the  Province,  with  a  credit  of  £500.  lOS 

Same  to  Bichard  Cumberland.  The  reason  for  establishing  a 
public  library,  and  the  tendency  it  will  have  to  promote  a  more 
perfect  coalition  of  sentiment  and  union  of  interests  between  the 
new  and  old  subjects.  Asking  him  to  purchase  the  books  and  assist 
the  directors  with  his  advice.  &c.  lOT 

Same  to  Duncan  McDougall,  Highland  Emigrants,  Halifax.  That 
his  name  was  not  on  the  list  of  officers  sent  by  Maclean.  Advising 
his  return  to  New  York,  where  there  are  greater  chances  of  prefer- 
ment. 10» 

Same  to  Mr.  St.  Oage,  Yioar  at  Three  'Aivir  (in  French).  Is 
charmed  that  hh  has  found  means  to  give  him  (St  Ooge)  pleasure 
and  a  little  more  ease.  Shall  be  pleased  to  give  evidence  of  his  re- 
cognition of  services,  &c.  1 10 


Pbhrnaiy  18, 
Qoftbeo. 


Febinaiy  IS, 
Qacbdc 


Ifarob  1| 
Qaebee. 


IferchS, 
Qaebec 


Mircha, 
Qaelwe. 


Haieh4» 
QQebea 


4T0 


HALDIMAIID  OOLLBOTI09. 


B.  €S 


1779. 
M*rch  8, 
Qof^bee. 


March  11, 
Qaebee. 


llarchlS, 
Quebec 


March  18, 
Qnebeo. 


March  26, 
<2^&ebee. 

Apnl  13, 
<2aeb6c 


▲prU19, 
i^uebeo. 


AptU— , 
Quebec- 

Qaebee. 


Qaeb«c 
'Qaebeo. 


•Qaebee. 


MajW, 
•Qaebeo. 


Haldlmand  toSeveetre  (in  French).  Has  transmitted  militia  regula- 
tiooB,  which  he  hopes  will  establish  order.  Does  not  see  why  the 
sergeant  in  charge  of  the  establishment,  if  he  be  honest  and  a  good 
subject,  shonld  not  continae.  Orders  respecting  corr^es  in  favour 
of  those  who  are  absent  on  the  King's  service.  Ill 

Same  to  Bonville  (in  French).  Is  pleased  that  he  has  recalled  St* 
Martin,  with  whose  conduct  at  B^canoonr  and  Three  fiivers  he  ia 
not  satisfied;  hopes  he  will  be  more  ciroamspect  in  fatare.  Desires 
to  f-co  him  (Rouville)  at  Qaebeo  as  soon  as  possible.  112 

Same  to  Sevestre  (in  French).  Approving  of  the  answers  made  to 
the  officers  at  Terrebonne,  Masconche  and  La  Chenay.  Rolls  and  oUier 
reports,  &o.,  to  be  in  fatare  addressed  to  Mr.  Baby,  through  whom 
answers  respecting  the  Militia  shall  be  retarnpd.  lid 

Same  to  Sills,  Commissary.  To  issue  provisions  to  Canadians 
squaring  timber  at  Three  Sivers,  on  the  requisition  of  Mr.  G-ugy,  of 
Machicbe.  114 

Same  to  LeMoine,  pdre  (in  French).  Offering  him  a  commisdon 
as  Justice  of  the  Peace.  Is  unable  to  comply  with  the  request  as 
to  his  BOD,  who  would  do  much  better  hy  continuing  in  business.  115 

Same  to  Mrs.  Samuel  MacEay.  In  consideration  of  her  late 
husband's  services,  she  has  been  granted  a  pension  of  £50  stg.  a 
year.  116 

Same  to  Bonville  (in  French).  That  he  can  only  approve  of  the 
liberation  of  La  Jeunesse,  since  proofs  of  his  guilt  were  wanting,  bat 
in  the  state  of  the  province,  with  so  many  rebel  prisoners  escaping, 
which  they  could  not  do  without  assistance  of  friends  without,  means 
might  have  been  used  to  detain  him  till  further  investigations  had 
been  made.  117 

Same  to  Brebm.  General  instructions  on  his  leaving  for  a  survey 
of  the  posts  from  Lachine  to  Detroit.  118 

Same  to  Lieut.  Abbott,  Is  obliged  for  the  offer  of  services,  but 
rai-iing  two  or  three  hundred  Ganaidians  at  present  would  be  difficult. 
He  is  to  proceed  to  Niagara  to  take  command  of  the  artillery  there 
and  to  report  to  Lt.  Col.  Macbean.  120 

Same  to  the  same.  Countermanding  the  order  to  go  to  Nia- 
gara. 121 

Same  to  Bonville,  RW.  Gray,  Neveu  Sevestre,  Longueuil,  James 
Stanley  Goddard,  Pierre  Mezidres,  Pierre  Foretier,  Guy  and  John 
Corteau,  Commissioners  of*  the  Peace  at  Montreal  (in  French). 
That  means  are  to  be  taken  to  check  the  increase  in  the  prioe  of 
wheat  caused  by  the  scarcity  in  the  midst  of  abundance.  The  bakers 
to  be  brought  before  them  and  warned  that  the  price  of  bread  most 
be  in  proportion  to  the  price  of  flour.  The  bakers  in  Quebec  have 
complied  with  the  orders  of  the  magistrate.  If  those  in  Montreal  refuse 
their  trade  is  to  be  stopped  and  their  names  transmitted'to  him.  To 
ascertain  the  cause  of  the  sudden  rise  in  the  price  of  wheat,  who 
form,  the  cabal  and  the  names  of  those  suspected  to  be  the  movers^ 
so  that  means  may  be  taken  to  ascertain  tne  motives  leading  them 
to  act  in  this  manner.  12i 

Same  to  St.  Luc  la  Come  (in  French).  Thanks  for  his  offers  of 
service  which  he  never  doubted.  Is  obliged  for  the  informatkm 
respectingthe  canoes  which  went  up  the  Grand  Biver  without  a 
license.  Uopes  that  Carleton  and  Campbell  will  be  able  to  stop  tbe 
sale  of  rum  to  the  Indians.  124 

Same  to  Captain  Shields.  Cannot  allow  him  to  go  to  Bngland  at 
present  12ft 


B.66 


HALDIHAKD  COLLCOTIOK. 


471 


1779. 
Miiy  29, 

Qa«bec. 

May  29, 


Wat  30, 
<2uebec« 


Jane  S, 
"Quebec. 


June  7, 
Quebec. 

Jane  10, 
Quebec 


Jane  12, 
Quebec 


Jane  14, 
Quebec 


June  17, 
Quebec 


Jane  17, 
Quebec 


HaldiroaDd  to  Lord  North.  Soporting  tho  death  of  Samuel  Mackay, 
lospeotor  or  Hanger  of  the  woods  lor  the  Province ;  asks  the  appotiiu 
ment  for  his  nephew,  Peter  Haldimand.  P^ge  12S 

Same  to  Clinton  (in  French).  (Secret)  Has  no  one  among  the  staff 
under  his  orders  whom  he  can  trust  in  a  separate  command.  Aska 
for  capable  officers  to  be  sent.  The  commission  of  such  officers  as 
Colonel  in  the  German  Corps  shoald  bo  of  a  date  previoos  to  th« 
19th  Jane,  1779,  and  tba|i  of  Lieat.  Colonel  in  the  British  troops 
previous  to  26th  August,  1769.  Asks  that  the  letter  be  barned ;  no 
copy  has  been  sent  to  England.  127 

Same  to  do  Bad^  (in  French).  Acknowledging  letter;  others  of 
earlier  dates  not  received.  Asking  for  his  influence  to  secure  to 
Peter  Haldimand  (nephew)  the  post  of  Bacgcr  of  the  woods,  now 
vacant.  129 

Same  to  Portier  (Porlier),  St.  Tour  (St.  Oxm)  (in  French). 
Would  have  riven  him  the  mission  applied  foi,  had  not  a  previoad 
offer  been  made  by  Father  Bereay  (Berrey  ?).  131 

Same  to  Major  bunbar.  A  recommendation  for  the  vacant  office 
*  of  Banger  has  been  already  sent.  ^  132 

Same  to  Portier  (Porlier),  cur6  St.  Oars  (in  French).  Has 
received  through  Col.  St.  Leger,  the  paper  affixed  to  the  church  door, 
a  bad  place  to  display  the  standard  of  sedition  and  revolt.  Thanks 
for  sending  it  to  the  Cjlonel.  Does  not  doubt  he  (Porlier)  will 
impress  on  his  parishoners  their  duty  to  their  prince.  133 

Same  to  Captain  Tyce.  Ordering  him  to  Niagara  with  despatches 
for  Col.  Bolton  from  whom  he  is  to  receive  all  orders.  The  despatches 
to  be  enclosed  in  lead,  so  as  to  be  thrown  into  the  water  in  case  of 
meeting  an  enemy.  134 

Same  to  the  Commissioners  of  the  Peace,  Montreal  (in  French). 
Is  obliged  for  the  trouble  they  have  taken  about  the  bakers.  Fen! Ile- 
teau  is  to  be  prevented  forever  from  carrying  on  the  trade,  as  he  bad 
refused  to  act  for  the  public  benefit  and  should  be  punished  by  the 
same  public.  Hopes  that  the  price  of  wheat  will  soon  lessen.  A 
proclamation  is  to  be  issued  which  will  open  the  eyes  of  monopolisers 
and  the  laws  shall  be  put  in  full  force  against  those  who  oontiooa 
that  infamous  business.  13& 

Same  to  Lt.  Col.  French.  That  he  will  not  interfere  with  the 
matter  referred  to  nor  answer  the  letter  of  Captain  Boss  till  he  hoars 
from  him  (French).  136 

Same  to  de  Bud^  (?)  (in  French).  The  trouble  caused  by  the 
death  of  Foy,  his  secretary.  It  will  take  time  to  put  Mathews,  who 
succeeds  him,  aufait  to  the  work.  Has  been  nearly  a  year  in  the 
Province,  is  surrounded  with  enemies,  and  little  hope  of  assistance 
to  be  expected  for  the  Province,  since  France  has  made  an  ailianee 
with  the  rebels  and  is  not  ashamed  to  incite  revolt  by  the  motives 
most  seductive  to  Frenchmen.  Add  Hamilton's  unfortunate  expedi- 
tion to  the  Illinois  undertaken  without  his  orders;  a  second  tour  de 
Burgayne,  which  has  had  the  most  vexatious  consequences.  There 
seems  to  be  a  fatality  accompanying  the  enterprises.  Had  the  two 
companies  of  the  14th  which  he  left  at  the  Illinois,  when  he  com- 
manded in  New  York,  been  left,  they  would  have  assured  possession 
of  the  country  and  prevented  subsequent  consequences.  BepeatiBg 
the  request  about  the  vacant  office  for  his  nephew.  Has  given  two 
vacant  offices  to  Brehm  and  Holland  as  being  best  qualified ;  asks 
that  their  claims  be  urged.  Asks  that  the  character  of  a  suitor  for 
his  niece*s  hand  be  ascertained.    He  might  be  attracted  to^thia 


472  HALDIIIAND  OOLLIOTION.  B.  60 


nt9.        ooQiitry  whero  it  id  desirable  to  have  Babjoots  on  whom  the  Govern- 
ment a:n  rely.  Pa^e  137 
Jue  18,             Haldimand  to  North.  Has  appointed  Holland  to  be  Muster  Master 
^i***^*®'          General  of  the  German  troops,  on  the  death  of  Foy.    His  qnalificft- 
tions ;  oame  with  the  Hessian  General  DePeyster  (sic)  owing  to  bn 
knowledge  of  German  and  will  be  extremely  ugefol.    Asks  that  tho 
appointment  be  confirmed.  1 41 
JBUfit               Same  to  Etienne  Campion  (in  French).    Is  obliged  to  refnse  hi» 
Quebec.          request.  Has  refused  a  similar  request  made  by  Todd  and  Gill.    14^ 
Angoat  (?)          Same  to  Southouse.    To  alleviate  his  sffliction,  will  certainly  give 
Qn«*>«c.          him  leave  to  go  homo  by  the  October  fleet.  Will  take  the  first  oppor- 
tunity to  provide  for  his  eon,  but  he  will  have  to  give  way  to  those 
who  have  been  in  the  corps  before  his  arrival  144 
September  6, 3      Same  to  the  same.    Not  to  purchase  an  ensigncy  for  his  son,  as 
Quebec.          he  hoped  to  favour  the  joung  gentleman  before  ho  (Southouse)  left 
for  England.  145 
8ep<ember  12,      Same  to  General  Armstrong.    Bnsign  Armstrong,  appointed  by 
Qotbec          Amherst  to  the  vacant  lieutenancy  by  the  death  of  Mr.  Toung,  bad 
been  already  promoted  on  the  death  of  Lieut.  Shourd.  *  Proposes  to 
give  the  vacant  lieutenancy  to  Ensign  Broo  (sic).    In  that  case, 
will  appoint  Andrew  Armstrong  to  the  ensigncy.  146 
September  13|      Same  to  the  Bt.  Hon.  Charles  Jenkinson,  on  his  assuming  the 
Quebec          office  of  Secretary  at  War.                                                               14T 
Peptember  18»      Same  to  General  Oo^hton.    Has  written  to  Lord  Amherst  on  the 
Quebec.          difficulties  relative  to  the  disposal  of  ensigocies  in  Canada.  Encloses 
letter  to  Lord  Amherst  relative  to  Ensign  Davis.    Cannot  refuse  to 
allow  Capt.  Green  to  remain  with  him  (Oughton)  as  his  aide-de- 
oamp.  14T 
September  18      Same  to  Eobert  Hunter.    Trusts  that  his  endeavours  may  produce 
^t^i^^l^®^          security  to  Canada  and  the  commercial  interests  of  Great  Britain.  A 
system  of  general  defence  maj  interfere  with  individual  interests  but 
British  merchants  will  one  day  be  convinced  that  every  object  of  his 
Grovernment  has  been  the  public  security  and  their  interest.  Laments 
the  great  ravages  among  the  fisheries,  which  he  did  his  best  to 
prevent,  &o.                                                                                        149 
September  16,      Same  to  Germaine,    As  to  the  doubt  whether  the  appointment  of 
Qiiebee.          Holland  as  Deputy  Commissary  of  Musters  was  in  his  power  or  in 
that  of  Burgoyne.  151 
September  15,      Same  to  Burgoyne.    Bespecting  HolIand*s  appointment.          152 

RpptemberlS,      Same  to  George  Bos9,  agent,  60th  Repriment.    Respecting   the 
Quebec.  accounts  of  h's  (Haldimand's)  battalion.    Will  attend  to  his  recom- 

mendation of  Shaw  &  Fraser.  153 

FeptemberlS,      Same  to  General  Taylor.    Will  afford   Capt  Scott  advice  and 
Quebec  assistance   with  respect  to  the  clothing  of  his  (Taylor's)  regi- 

ment. 154 

September  IS,      Same  to  Thomas  de  Grey,  Jun.     Will  show  Mr.  J.  Eraser  every 
Quebec.  attention.  156 

Septffnber  IS,      Same  to  Lord  Amherst  (in  French).     Thanks  for  His  Lordship's 
Quebec.  ^re  in  providing  for  the  needs  of  the  troops,  le  sending  off  the  bronze 

artillery  from  St.  John's  and  Isle  aux  Noiz ;  his  satisfaction  with  CoK 
McBean.  Despatches  sent  last  autumn  by  two  ships  have  been  taken ; 
trusts  these  will  reach.  Thanks  for  attention  to  his  battalion ;  wants 
an  adjutant;  think;)  the  post  migh^  be  given  to  a  sergeant  of 
recognised  capacity;  Bespecting  the  pensions  to  the  widows  of 
Oetpt.  Equier  (sic)  and  Capt  Honnin.    Colonel  Christie's  desire  to 


&  M. 


HALDDCAMD  OOLLIOTION. 


473 


in» 


QMlMe. 


20, 


Oelober  11, 
Qoebee. 

October  14, 
Qnebeo. 


serve  in  Canada;  be  might  be  osefaL  Tbe  precarioos  state  of 
aflkirs  in  Canada.  Page  156 

Haldimand  to  Gray  and  Ogilvy.  Order  to  pay  Lient.  Boohat, 
of  tbe  1-QOtb,  a  sum  on  bia  accoaot.  159 

Same  to  Biobard  Hantly.  Accepting  bis  resignation  aasanrgeon 
to  tbe  garrison  of  Montreal.  160 

Same  to  tbe  Bisbop  of  Quebec  (in  Frencb).  Yalinidre,  card  of 
Ste.  Anne  dn  Sad,  to  be  oniered  to  Qaebec  wltb  all  bis  baggage. 
He  is  to  be  informed  tbat  be  must  leave  for  Europe  witb  the  fleet 
sailing  on  25tb  of  tbe  montb.  Stores  for  tbe  passage  to  be  pro- 
vided ;  be  is  to  restrain  bis  ordinary  vivacity,  and  take  care  of  what 
be  says  and  does  before  leaving.  May  leave  an  attorney,  to  be 
approved  by  the  Government,  to  transact  the  business  he  leaves  in 
the  Province.  Tbe  duty  expected  from  tbe  clergy  to  teach  their 
flocks  fidelity,  zeal  and  respect  towards  their  sovereign.  161 

Same  to  Maior  General  JJalliog.  Introducing  bis  nephew,  Lieut. 
Haldimand,  who,  on  account  of  hia  health,  goes  to  Jamaica  to  join 
bis  regiment.  Asks  that  he  be  appointed  Quartermaster  in  room  of 
Genevay,  who  remains  witb  him  (Haldimand).  Hopes  that  Lord 
Amherst  will  consent  to  the  exchange.  174 

Same  to  Major  Greneral  Ogiivie.  Had  placed  his  son  under  the 
commanding  engineer;  be  has  met  with  an  accident  which  is  not 
mortal  and  be  shall  be  cared  for.  163 

Same  to  Bobert  Hunter.  Warrant  for  the  pay  of  Livius  made  out 
and  sent  to  Monk  who  will  no  doubt  forwani  it  Tbe  unsuitable 
time  for  framing  new  regalations  for  tbe  Province.  Soldiers  more 
wanted  than  lawyers.  When  tranquillity  is  restored,  be  would 
rejoice  to  see  every  regulation  introduced  tbat  wise  lawyers  could 
design.  164 

Same  to  Livius.  Congratulations  on  the  successful  termination 
of  his  business  in  England.    Tbe  warrant  for  his  pay  ordered.     166 

Same  to  Budd  (in  French.)  Sends  reply  from  M.  Ba^,  one  of 
the  best  subjects  in  the  Province ;  be  is  uncle  to  Madame  Bives,  for 
whom  he  requests  him  (^Bud^)  to  render  service.  167 

Same  to  John  Eraser.  Would  be  glad  to  indemnify  Falconer  for 
losses,  but  the  admission  of  his  claim  would  open  a  door  for  endless 
onea  of  the  same  nature ;  it  must  be  deferred  till  a  general  indem- 
nification t  a  kes  place.  1 68 

Same  to  Major  Hoghes.  To  collect  a  body  of  Indians  at  Isle  aux 
Noix  to  be  ^ent  on  a  scout.  169 

Same  to  the  Officer  commanding  the  troops  on  the  St  Laurence. 
Notice  received  of  1*7  transports  witb  2,000  troops  having  left  New 
York  for  tbe  Province.  In  view  of  tbe  lateness  of  tbe  season  the 
troops  to  be  landed  and  quartered  in  the  lower  partt  of  the  Province ; 
any  belonging  to  regimentH  already  in  the  Province  to  be  collected 
and  sent  off  to  Qnebea  The  delay  in  bringing  up  the  ships  another 
reason  for  the  landing  of  the  troops.  A  naval  oflScer  and  commis- 
saries sent  down  to  assist.  i  70 

Same  to  Major  Harris  on  bis  late  promotion.  172 


October  16, 
QaabM. 


Oetober  H 

October  H 
Qaebec 


October  11, 
Qaebec  . 

October  M, 
Qaebec 


Kovember  1, 
Qaebec 


lloTeiiiber  1, 
Qiibbec. 

MoTfinber  8, 
Qatbec 


Korember  26, 
Quebec 
December  19, 
Qaebec 
1780. 
JaaiiAryS^ 
Qaebec 


Same  to  Southouse  respecting  an  ensigncy  for  bis  son. 


173 


Same  to  Porlier,  St  Ours  (in  French.)  Thanks  for  New  Tear*8 
wishes.  Places  little  reliance  on  the  report  by  the  Indians,  and 
hopes  tbat  tbe  moon  will  re-apppear  many  times  before  tbe  rebels 
shall  be  in  a  position  to  appear  on  tbe  frontiers.  Will,  however,  be 
glad  to  know  tbe  name  of  the  two  Indians.  17S 


4n 


HiLLDIlIANB  COLLIOTION. 


B.M 


1780. 
February  21, 
Quebec 


Aprils, 
Quebec. 


April  37, 
■Quebec. 


May  10, 
<2uebec. 


Jnne  1^, 
"Quebec. 


July  10, 
Quebec. 

July  n, 
Quebec. 


July  12, 
Quebec. 


Aaeast  14, 
Quebec. 

Aufrnst  28, 
Quebec. 


Angrost  28, 
Quebec. 
Sieptember  4, 
Quebec. 

September  14, 
Quebec 


Nosignataro  (secretary)  to  Mrs.  P.Cooper  (in  French.)  Ea'closiDg 
a  warrant  for  money  advanced  by  her  for  the  Canadian  prisoners  in 
the  Colonies.  Page  177 

Haldimand  to  Joseph  Qaince  (in  French).     Far  from  opposing 
his  plan  of  going  to  Qaebeo,  wishes  him  mach  happiness  in  ^o  ' 
choice.  178 

Same  to  Noven  Seveetre  (in  French).  Beqaesting  him  to  see 
that  the  Militia  furnish  every  assistance  to  the  Quarter  Master 
General  and  his  officers,  with  respect  to  provisions  and  stores  now 
expected.  No  exemptions  to  be  made  unless  those  expressly  signed 
by  himself  (Haldimand)  or  Cramahd.  179 

Same  to  Holland,  Surveyor  General.  To  examine  the  ground  oa 
which  the  Intendant's  palace  stood  and  that  adjacent,  the  deeds  and 
grants  and  by  what  tenure  they  are  held,  to  ascertain  what  is  legally 
the  possessions  of  the  Crown.  The  Town  Major  and  Deputy  Sur- 
veyor General  to  bo  associated  with  him.  180 

Same  to  the  Bishop  of  Qaebec  (in  French.)  Beturns  petition 
from  the  inhabitants  of  Rividre  Quelle,  whose  style  he  disapproves. 
It  is  for  the  Bishop  to  decide  on  the  spiritual  pM*t  of  the  complaint 
against  the  cur6.  Has  ordered  the  Captain  of  Militia  to  come  im- 
mediately to  render  an  account  of  his  irregular  and  indecent 
conduct  in  warning  the  curd  at  the  request  of  the  inhabitants  to 
leave  the  presbytery.  He  knows  too  well  the  good  conduct  of  the 
clergy  of  Canada  towards  the  Government  to  permit  any  insolence^ 
and  has  too  much  confidence  in  the  Bishop  to  allow  any  one  to  en- 
croach on  his  rights  and  disobey  his  orders.  181 

Same  to '  Neveu  Sevestre  (in  French.)  Hopes  shortly  to  give 
evidence  of  satisfaction  with  his  services.  182 

Same  to  Colonel  Hutchison.  Regrets  to  hear  of  his  state  of 
health,  and  that  there  have  been  no  rewards  for  the  fati^es  by 
which  it  was  caused.  Respecting  money  transactions  with  Mr. 
Chamier.  183 

Same  to  Wallace  (Has^h  7),  New  York.  Respecting  money  mat- 
ters in  Cumberland  County,  aod  with  Chamier.  Approves  of 
Delancey's  refusing  paper  for  money  due  in  Maryland ;  hopes  it  will 
daily  decrease  in  value,  &c.,  &c.  185 

Same  to  Mrs.  Martickle.  Will  endeavour  to  fall  on  some  menns 
to  alleviate  her  situation,  but  it  is  difficult.  187 

Same  to  John  Fraser.  Respecting  the  appointment  to  snooeed 
Mr.  Jordan ;  as  the  office  had  been  declared  unnecessary,  no  new 
appointment  could  be  made.  He  is  to  take  over  the  business  of  the 
pay  office  at  Montreal  and  environs  from  Mr.  Jordan.  188 

Same  to  Southouse.    Granting  leave  of  absence.  190 

Same  to  John  Fraser.  To  come  to  Quebec  and  transact  oeriain 
business  whilst  Jordan  is  heie.  191 

Same  to  Prevost  (in  French.)  Congratulates  him  on  hissnccees 
in  the  South,  but  regrets  to  learn  of  his  disappointment;  urges  him 
to  go,  and  that  his  bad  fortune  will  some  day  disappear.  K^grets 
their  distance ;  had  a  desire  that  they  should  be  together;  does  not 
yet  despair  of  this.  May  be  able  to  give  his  son  an  ensignoy  after 
the  first  are  filled.  His  (Haldimand's)  disappointment  with  his 
nephews.  Is  resolved  t^  be  at  no  more  expense  for  them.  Beddes 
all  that  has  been  paid  for  Louis,  he  is' in  debt  £700  sterling,  wbiek 
must  be  paid  in  addition ;  will  send  him  back  to  Switzerland.  Hia 
own  money  difficulties,  and  the  pretexts  of  his  agents.  Me 


SLC6 


HALDIMAKD  OOLLIOTION. 


4TS 


1780. 


September  17, 
Qoebeo. 

October  20, 
Qnebeo. 

Oetober  20, 
Quebec 


Oetobtr  22, 
Quebec. 

October  24, 
Quebec 


October  24, 
Qncbec. 


October  26, 
Qoebec 

October  25, 
Quebec 


October  26, 
Quebec. 

Oetober  26, 
Qoebec 
October  26, 
Qaebec. 


October  26, 
Qoebec 

Oetober  26, 
Qaebec 


October  26, 
Quebec 

October  26^ 
Quebec. 


October  26^ 
Quebec 

Oetober  26, 
Qoebec 


Bobs  and  Gray,  for  cot  meetiog  his  bills.  Complimentary  messages 
follow.  Pago  192 

Haldimand  to  St  Hon.  fiichard  Bigby.  Has  appointed  Mr.  Eraser 
Deputy  Paymaster  for  Mr.  Boon,  at  Montreal,  in  room  of  Mr« 
Joraan.  196 

Same  to  Bargoyne.  Thanks  for  continuing  Holland  as  Muster 
Master  in  room  of  Foy.    The  allowance  to  Mrs.  Foy,  &o.  197 

Same  to  Capt.  Middleton.  Certifying  as  to  the  niithful  and  |)unc« 
tual  discharge  by  Lieut.  Kelly  of  his  trust  as  agent  to  the  provision 
fleet.  19S 

Same  to  General  Armstrong.  Eespectiog  changes  in  his  (Arm- 
strong's) regiment.  19^ 

Same  to  Thomas  de  Grey^  Cannot  at  present  comply  with  Lord 
George  Germaine's  wishes  respecting  Capt.  McKinnon.  Hopes  in  a 
few  months  to  give  him  a  company,  either  in  a  Provincial  corps  or 
a  corps  of  Eangers.  In  the  meantime  has  allowed  him  half  pay 
from  the  date  of  arrival.  200 

Same  to  J.  C.  Eoberts.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  books  for  the 
Library.  The  French  books  not  yet  arrived.  To  prevent  jealousy 
will  not  announce  the  Englieh  till  the  French  come.  Hopes  Mr. 
Cumberland's  voyage  to  Lisbon  may  have  the  desired  effect.       201 

Same  to  Capt.  Terrot.  Has  forwarded  the  letters  to  his  son,  now 
employed  as  an  assistant  engineer  at  Niagara.  202 

&ime  to  Leonard  Smelt,  London.  Will  inquire  more  particularly 
about  Simon  Metcalfe.  His  career  under  Carleton ;  his  principles 
suspected,  &c.  206 

Same  to  the  Duke  of  Montague  (in  French).  That  he  will,  as 
requested,  be  of  service  to  Lieut.  CuUen  of  the  53rd.  205 

Same  to  Bigby.    fieferring  to  the  contents  of  former  letters.  206 

Same  to  Knoz.  Has  received  Germaine's  recommendation  of 
Kehoe.  Had  offered  to  place  him  in  the  Church,  which  being 
declined^  he  was  placed  in  the  Commissariat,  at  five  shillings 
a  day.  207 

Same  to  the  Duke  of  Montague.  That  he  will  make  Lieut.  CuUen 
an  additional  Aide-de-Camp.  208- 

Same  to  Colonel  Boy.  Strongly  recommending  Lieut.  Glennie 
for  his  abilities,  but  his  contempt  and  disobedience  to  his  superiors^ 
whom  he  knows  to  be  less  learned  than  himself,  will  prevent  him 
from  shining  in  a  military  line.    Asks  for  his  (Boy's)  efforts  to 

Elace  him  where  great  amplication  and  great  abilities  are  necessaiy 
nt  where  subordination  is  not  the  first  and  most  necessary  qualifi- 
cation. 209' 
Same  to  Burgoyne.    Bespectini;  the  allowance  to  Holland  as 
Deputy  Muster  Master  General  of  Foreign  troops.                       211 
Same  to  Bobert  Hunter.    The  loss  sustained  ny  the  merchants  of 
London  by  the  capture  of  so  many  vessels.  His  (Haldimand's)  mea- 
sures to  protect  the  shipping;  his  opening  of  the  Indian  trade.  Sew 
pilotage  regulations  between  Quebec  and  MontreaL   Hopes  that 
exertions  will  be  made  to  enable  the  next  year's  fleet  to  sail  about 
the  25th  of  March,  so  as  to  arrive  before  the  rebel  privateers  can  come 
out.                                                                                                21S 
Same  to  General  O'Hara,  that  he  will  attend  to  the  recommend- 
ation in  favour  of  Ensign  Thompson.  21fr 
Same  to  Georce  Boss.  Has  received  clothing  and  personal  ac- 
counts, on  which  he  makes  remarks  and  corrections.  21ft 


4T« 


HALDDfAlID  COLLXOZIOir. 


acr 


Octob^25,  Haldimand  to  Knox.  The  character  of  Battersby  (Knox's  nephew). 
Qaebec  Asks  that  he  be  left  at  present ;  an  early  opportunity  will  be  taken 

to  give  him  a  lieutenancy*  P^go  218 

October  26,  Same  to  Holland.  The  money  he  charges  against  Goyemment  in 
Quebec.    ,      1770,  was  paid  to  Sir  Thomas  lOlls,  from  whom  it  can  be  recoyered. 

Should  he  refnse  payment  he  (Hialdimand)  will  take  every  step  in  his 

power  to  prevent  an  officer  of  (Government  being  injored*  219 

NoTember  1,  Same  to  Sir  Thomas  Wallace  Danlop.  Has  detained  the  "Mercary^ 
Qaebec.  as  every  moment  may  brin^  news.  Wi 

November  23,  Same  to  Lt.  CuUen.  Notifying  him  of  his  appointment  as  an 
Qaebec  additional  aide-de-camp.  221 

Norember  28,  Same  to  Mr.  Bobinfion.  Bndosing  triplicate  of  a  letter  written 
Quebec  ]a8t  year  to  Lord  North,  to  which  no  answer  has  been  returned.  222 

December  1,  Same  to  the  same.  Bespectinff  the  appointment  of  Loais  HaMi- 
Quebec  mand  to  the  office  of  Surveyor  of  Woods.    Death  of  Peter  Haldi- 

mand  in  Nicaragoa.  223 

December  8,  Same  to  Holland.  Bent  to  be  allowed  to  the  widow  Bonfield  for 
Quebec  the  shot  yard,  until  the  title  be  determined.  224 

December  8,  Same  to  John  Fraser.  To  assist  Mr.  Bellestre  by  advice,  &c,  in 
Qaebec  the  duties  of  his  office.  22S 

Janiary  8,  Same  to  William  Pollock.    Letter  sent  by  Sir  John  Johnson  by 

Qaebec  way  of  Halifax.    No  year  given.  2m 


LxTTiRs  TO  Yabious  PbR80N8*1731-1791. 


B.61. 


B.M.,  21,727. 


1781. 
Jftouarj  11, 
Qaebec. 


February  6^ 
Quebec. 

February  5, 
Qatbsc. 


February  8, 
Quebec 


February  19, 
Quebec. 


Marcb  26, 
Quebec 

March  28, 
Quebec 


March  26, 
Qaebec 


Aprils, 
Quebec 


General  Haldimand  to  Colonels  of  Militia  of  Montreal,  Three 
Rivers  and  Qaebec  (in  FrenchV  That  Cooncillor  Baby  has  been 
appointed  Adjutant  General  of  Militia.  Paos  1 

The  same  to  M,  de  Boaville  (in  French).  That  his  son  may  take 
the  oaths  of  fai  et  hommage  in  bis  name  for  his  fiefs.  2 

The  same  to  John  Fraser.  Encloses  reply  to  addresses  from  the 
inhabitants  of  Montreal.  The  resignations  of  militia  oflEloers  in  1775 
and  1776,  excasable.  3 

The  same  to  Madame  la  Y^randerie  (in  FrenchV  Owing  to  her 
mother's  age,  &c.,  will  dispense  with  her  (M.ad.  la  Y.)  coming  to 
render  foi  et  hommage^  bat  some  one  mast  be  anthorised  to  do  so  in 
her  name.  4 

The  same  to  Jadges  of  Common  Pleas,  Qaeboo  and  MontreaL  To 
obtain  retnrns  of  the  number  belonging  to  each  parish  who  are  now 
with  the  rebels,  with  details  of  their  familieS|  &o.  6 

The  same  to  John  Fraser.  Acknowledging  list  of  people  absent 
with  rebels,  &o.  6 

The  same  to  Commissioners  of  the  Peace,  Montreal.  That  they 
should  assemble  and  decide  on  George  AUsopp's  application  lor 
liceDRo  to  buy  wheat  7 

The  same  to  (3eorge  Allsopp.  That  his  application  for  license  to 
buy  wheat  cannot  be  laid  before  the  Council  till  the  magistrataa* 
decision  is  come  ta  8 

The  same  to  Jud^e  Fraser.  That  he  cannot  appoint  Mr.  Esp- 
qnharson  Barrack  Master  at  OswegatohiCi  as  orders  are  to  lessea 
expenses.  9 


B.67 


HALOUAIID  OOUIonOK. 


4!n 


1781. 
Qaebec 

QMbee. 

If.ya9, 

Quebec. 

Jalj  8, 
Qaebec 

July  8, 
Quebec 


Sn\j  8, 
Qaebec 


Julys, 


July  8, 
Quebec. 

July  16, 
Qaebec 

Aafcust  6, 
Qaebec 


Augost  20, 
•Qaebec 

August  28, 
Qaebec 


September  7, 
Qaebeo, 

September  20, 
Qaebec 

September  30, 
Quebec 
September  30, 
Qaebec 

October  20, 
Queoec 

October  20, 
Quebec 

October  20, 
Quebec 

October  20, 
Qaebec 

October  20, 
Qaebec 

October  20, 
Qutbec. 


October  20, 
Qaebec 

October  22, 
Quebec 

October  23, 
<2uebec 


General  Haldimand  to  Mr,  DizOD,  Halifax.  Bolative  to  pro 
oeediogs  oonneoted  with  property  in  Nova  Sootia.  Page  10 

The  same  to  Captain  of  Militia,  Bale  de  St.  Paul  (in  French)* 
Pension  to  the  widow  of  Joseph  Potvin  and  the  children,  &o.        U 

The  same  to  Madame  Potvin  (In  French).  That  she  has  be^ 
awarded  a  pension.  12 

The  same  to  Colonel  Boy.  Death  of  the  Captain  of  the  Quebec^ 
merchantman.    Bemarks  on  Baropean  news.  IS 

The  same  to  General  Marray.  Burning  of  Colonel  CaldwelTs 
mill  at  Point  L^vis.  The  fleets  not  yet  arrived.  Baropean  news 
looked  for.  14 

The  same  to  Lord  6.  G.  (Lord  Ctoorge  Germaine).  Becommending 
either  Col.  Caldwell  or  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton  to  succeed  Lt.  6oi^ 
emor  Cramahd  in  event  of  his  not  returning  from  Europe.  IV 

The  same  to  Watson  and  Bashley.  The  violation  of  the  law  as  to 
trade  with  the  upper  country  requires  the  refusal  of  leave  to  Mr. 
Howard  to  trade  there ;  will  be  as  lenient  as  poseible.       15  and  20. 

The  same  to  Lord  North.  Informing  him  of  the  death  of  hia 
nephew  (Peter)  and  asking  for  protection  to  a  younger  nephew,   l^ 

The  same  to  James  Tod.  Granting  permis&ion  to  erect  a  wharf 
opposite  bis  house.  22 

The  same  to  John  Fraser.    To  examine  into  the  petition  of  the 
inhabitants  of   the  Faubourg  St.  Laurent  (St  Lawrence  Ward)' 
Montreal,  &c.  23 

The  same  to  Major  Harris.  That  he  will  be  transferred  from  the 
84tb  to  an  old  corps  when  the  good  of  the  service  will  pjermit.       24 

The  same  to  John  Fraser  and  H.  Bouville.  Appointments  dT 
notaries.  The  steps  to  be  taken  for  the  security  of  the  papers  of 
deceased  or  superseded  notaries.  S( 

The  same  to  Captain  Aubrey.  That  his  application  for  leave  of 
absence  cannot  be  granted  at  present,  &o.  26 

The  same  to  Dr.  Mabane.  Special  hospital  at  Quebec  discontinuedlp 
and  his  appointment  as  physician  withdrawn.  28 

The  same  to  General  Bobertson  (in  French).  Personal  matters.  29 

The  same  to  Hugh  Wallace.  Bespecting  bis  accounts.  Demand 
for  horses.    Death  of  Captain  Hutchison.  (See  B  66,  p.  183).        31 

The  same  to  Lord  fiarrington  (in  French).-  That  he  cannot  at 
present  grant  Captain  Scott  leave  of  absence.  33 

The  same  to  General  Burgoyne  (in  French).  That  he  will  do 
what  he  can  for  Capt.  Green.  33 

The  same  to  Lord  Percy  (in  French).  Bespecting  the  case  of 
Mr.  Blacket.    Mr.  George  Davison's  claim.  34 

The  same  to  J.  Montrose.  Acknowledging  letter  by  General 
Clarke.  35 

The  same  to  General  Burgoyne.  That  he  will  keep  Captain 
Green  in  mind.  3d 

The  same  to  Bobert  Hunter.  The  safe  arrival  of  the  convoy. 
Land  communication  with  Nova  Scotia.  Will  assist  towards  send- 
ing an  armed  vessel  with  despatches  for  Halifax.  3T 

The  same  to  Lord  Dartmouth  (in  French).  Acknowledging 
letter  recommending  Captain  Green.  .  44 

The  same  to  Mro.  Huf^hes.  Cannot  allow  of  the  sale  of  the 
commission  of  the  late  Major  Hughes.  38 

The  same  to  Lord  Percy.  Becommending  Mr.  Blacket  for  promo- 
tion.   The  letter  of  recommendation  for  Mr.  Davison  reoeivea,     89 


478 


HALDniAKD  OOLLIOTION. 


B.et 


1781. 
October  23, 
Qoebee. 
Oetober  23, 
Quebec. 

Oetober  24, 
Qaebec. 

Oetober  25, 
<London). 

Korember  14, 
Quebec 


December 
Quebec. 


1> 


1782. 
January  21, 
Quebec. 

March  1, 
Qoebec. 


Iiarc]i21, 
Quebec. 

1lareb29, 
Vontreal. 

April  1, 
Montreal. 


Aprils, 
Montreal. 

April  12. 
Montreal. 

April  20, 
MontreaL 

April  22, 
JtontieaL 


MontreaL 

■^IS* 
MontrMJ. 

M«f2T, 
MontreaL 
May  27, 
MontreaL 

May  27, 
MontreaL 

MonvreaL 
June  22. 
Qnebee. 


Quobee. 


QatM. 


General  Haldimand  to  General  Melville.  Acknowledging  letter  of 
recommendation  in  favour  of  Mr.  Oracqne.  Page  4(^ 

The  name  to  Lord  Adam  Gordon.  Will  pay  attention  to  Mr.. 
CracQQo.  He  will  shortly  be  emploj^^d  in  the  commissariat.  41 

Kobert  Mathews  to  Major  Donbar.  That  he  cannot  receive  leave^ 
of  absence. 

William  Pollock  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Asking  if  he  cannot  draw 
part  of  his  pay  at  home.  43^ 

General  Haldimand  to  General  Bobertson  (in  French).  The^ 
critical  position  of  General  Cornwallis.  The  means  of  communica- 
tion by  way  of  Halifax.  The  state  of  feeling  in  Vermont  and  among 
the  IndianSi  &c.    The  advantage  of  gaining  the  Yermonters.        45 

The  same  to  Lord  North.  The  death  of  his  nephew  Peter  Haldi- 
mand, and  a&ks  that  his  brother,  Louis,  he  appointed  Surveyor  of 
woods  in  his  room.  4T 

The  pamo  to  Judge  Bouville  (in  French).  Is  not  authorised  to 
grant  his  application  for  remission  of  seigniorial  dues.  4& 

The  fame  to  Mr.  de  Lotbiniero  (in  French).  Cannot  grant  delay 
entirely  in  the  payment  of  the  droits  de  quint^  but  there  may  m 
delay  till  the  accounts  are  made  QP  in  May.  4^ 

The  same  to  Major  Campbell.  That  no  determination  as  to  Light 
Infantry  corps  is  yet  arrived  at ;  thanks  for  his  offer  of  service.    50 

The  same  to Servier.    That  on  his  return  he  will  attend  to 

questions  affecting  trade.  51 

The  same  to  General  Clarke.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  returns 
of  Court  of  Inquiry  as  to  those  favouring  desertion,  &o. ;  will  give^ 
directions  as  to  stopping  that  proceeding.  53 

The  same  to  the  same.  Sending  reports  of  successes  arrived 
fh>m  New  Tork,  but  still  unconfirmed.  53^ 

The  same  to  the  same.  Approving  of  assistance  given  to  Captain 
Twisa  in  forwarding  public  works.  54- 

The  same  to  Colonel  Dundas.  Belative  to  transport  for  his  bag- 
gage on  joining  the  8th  Be^iment.  5S 

The  same  to  M.  de  Lotbinidre  (in  French).  That  there  is  no 
intention  of  seising  the  wood  cut  on  the  seigniory  of  Yaudreuil.  The 
order  has  reference  to  wood  cut  on  the  King's  land.  58 

The  same  to  General  Clarke.  Men  to  be  sent  for  works  at 
Quebec  57 

The  same  to  the  same.  Prisoners  for  exchange  to  be  sent  ta 
Lanrairie.  5S 

The  same  to  the  same.    Acknowledging  despatches.  59 

The  same  to  General  Bobertson.  That  be  shall  be  glad  to  hear 
from  him  on  public  affairs.  60- 

The  same  to  Adam  Mabane.  That  he  will  pardon  the  Chevaliers, 
tried  at  the  last  session  and  send  them  on  board  fL  King's  ship.     61 

The  same  to  General  Clarke.  Has  received  returns  of  Uie  troops.  6^ 

The  same  to  Hugh  Wallace.  Bespecting  his  accounts  and  remit- 
tances. Is  anxious  for  public  news.  Concerning  his  house  at  Pensa- 
oola.  6a 

The  same  to  Colonel  Caldwell.  Has  been  unable  to  examine  into 
the  complaint  against  the  Captain  of  Militia  at  St  Nicholas.  Ho 
(Caldwell)  may,  if  be  desires,  resign  his  commission  as  Jubtioe  of 
the  Peace.  6^ 

The  same  to  W.  Pollock.  Despatches  flrom  Lord  Shelbume  re> 
oeived.  66 


B.  en 


HALDIMAMD  COLLECTION. 


«9 


178a. 

Jnlj  16, 
Quebec. 

J0I7I7, 
Qoebeo. 

July  17, 
Quebec. 

Jaljn, 
Qaebec 

Jul  J  17, 
Quebec. 


JulTl7, 
Quebec. 

Quebec. 
Juljrn, 
Quebec. 

July  17. 
Quebec. 

July  28, 
Quebec. 
July  29, 
Quebec. 
July  29, 
Quebec. 


August  17, 
Quebec 


August  26, 
Quebec 


August  26, 
Qusbec. 


September  12, 
Quebec. 

No  date, 
(Oct.  1782  ?) 


October  8, 
Quebec. 

October  10, 
Quebec. 


October  11. 
Quebec 

October  17, 

gaebec. 
ctober  IS, 
Quebec. 


October  25, 
Quebec. 


HaldimaDd  to  Lord  Percy  (in  French).  Eeoommending  Mr. 
George  Davtson.  for  the  office  of  Cooncillor.  Page  67 

The  same  to  Watson  and  Bashleigh.  That  Mr.  Howard  haa  been 
favourably  treated  and  has  received  a  pass.  6B 

The  same  to  Messrs.  CoZ|  Mair  &  Co.  Relative  to  the  death  of 
Ensign  Drammond.  69 

The  same  to  T.  Townshend.  Corgratnlatir^  him  on  his  appoint- 
ment.   Will  appoint  Lt.  Colonel  Hope,  to  be  Q.M.G.  70 

The  same  to  W.  Pollock.  Will  grant  the  additional  allowance 
asked  for.  Will  continue  to  draw  his  pay  at  home.  Leave  of 
absence  received.  71 

The  same  to  Admiral  Haghes.  Congratulating  him  on  his  pro- 
motioui  &c.  72 

The  same  to  Major  Sumner.    Leave  of  absence.  74 

The  same  co  the  Duke  of  Montague.  Promotion  of  Captain 
Cntter  and  Lt.  Colonel  Bundas.  76 

The  same  to  B.  Watson.  Will  attend  to  his  recommendation  of 
Mr.  Winslow.  7fi 

The  same  to  Hugh  Wallace.    Bespecting  his  accounts.  77 

The  same  to  B.  Frobisher.  That  rum  is  not  wanted  just  now. 
His  offer  eent  to  the  Commissary  General.  80 

The  same  to  Sir  Guy  Carleton.  That  he  has  received  letter  from 
Lord  Shelburne  of  the  designs  of  the  French,  and  that  he  (Carletcn) 
is  to  come  to  Quebec  with  troops  to  defend  the  country.  He  cannot 
serve  under  a  junior  and,  therefore,  will  leave  for  Europe.  78 

Duplicate  in  French.  81 

The  same  to  Lord  Shelburne.  The  arrangements  for  the  Military 
and  civil  services  in  anticipation  of  the  arrival  of  Sir  Guy  Carleton 
and  his  (Haldimand's)  departure.  83 

The  same  to  M.  Mongoifier,  Grand  Yicar  (in  French).  The  ex- 
pected arrival  of  tour  priesis,  no  arrangement  can  be  made  till  they 
arrive.  86 

The  same  to  M.  Hubert,  priest  at  Detroit  (in  French).  Glad  of 
his  arrival,  will  send  Mr.  Payne  and  servant  to  assist  him  in  his 
ministry.  86 

The  same  to  the  Chief  Justice.  Bespiting  a  murderer  on  the 
giound  of  insanity.  87 

The  same  to (apparently  to  General  Bobertson)  (in  French). 

Sends  letter  by  a  Brunswick  officer,  and  expects  news  by  his  return, 
as  it  is  not  known  whether  New  York  is  still  held  or  not.  The  un- 
likelihood of  pence  for  reasons  given.  88 

The  same  to  Mrs.  Pilot.  That  he  has  given  her  husband  leave  to 
retire,  &o.  89 

The  same  to  HD8:h  Wallace.  Money  matters.  Haa  hopes  that 
1  be  arrival  of  the  fleet  will  bring  about  a  change,  and  save  the 
loyalists  from  Bufiering.    The  loss  of  hia  horse.  m 

The  same  to  M.  de  Lotbinidre  (in  French).  A  commission 
appointed  to  investigate  into  seigniorial  titles,  &o.  90 

The  same  to  Major  Harris.    Cannot  grant  leave  of  absence.       ^2^ 

The  same  to  M.  Gillet  de  Grantmont,  Burgundy  (in  French). 
Acknowledges  receipt  of  papers,  He  must  send  a  power  of  attor* 
ney  from  himself  and  fatber-in*law  to  get  the  information  he  wants 
regarding  his  v  '**^     claims.  9  i 

The  same  to  Kobert  Adair.  Seapocting  the  General  Hospital  and 
Garrison  Hospital  at         bee.  94 


126-7 


480 


HALDDfAKD  OOLLIOTION. 


B.  67 


1783. 
October  26, 
Qaebec. 

October  28, 
Quebec 

October  28, 
Qaebec. 

October  28, 
Quebec. 

October  28, 
Qaebec. 

October  — , 
Quebec. 

NoTcmber  10, 
Qaebec. 


Norember  13, 
Qaebec. 

NoTember  18, 
Qaebec. 

December  7, 
Qaebec. 

December  9, 
Qaebec. 

December  1(^ 
Qaebec 
December  18, 
Quebec. 

1783. 
Jaaoftiy  6| 
Quebec 


Jaonary  6, 
H^oebec 

Febraaiy  1, 
Qaebec 

Febraary  6^ 
Qaebec 

March  17, 
Quebec 

March  29, 
Quebec. 

Quebec 

Juoe  9, 
Qaebec 

June  16, 
Quebec 


June  19, 
Quebec 


Haldimand  to  T.  TowiiBbetd.  That  from  tho  continnance  of  bostil- 
ities  he  will  remain  till  spriDg,  but  desires  then  to  leave  for 
Earope.  Pftge  95 

The  same  to  General  Bnrgojne.  That  Major  Aubrey  goes  to 
Europe  by  the  fall  fleet.    Promotion  of  C&^itain  Greeo.  9f: 

The  s&me  to  George  Boss.  TV  ill  give  effect,  if  possible,  to  his 
recommendation  of  Mr.  Fraser.  97 

The  same  to  W.  Pollock.  Thanks  for  letters  and  attention  to  his 
affairs.  98 

The  same  to  Sir  William  Howe.  That  be  will  not  return 
Lieutenant  Gore  as  being  absent  without  leave.  99 

The  same  to  M.  de  Lotbinidre  (in  French).  That  after  the  fleet 
sail?,  a  commission  respecting  the  seigniories  will  be  issued.      100 

The  same  io  T.  Townshend.  Stating  that  Sir  Guy  Carleton  had 
informed  him  he  was  not  coming  to  Canada  this  year,  perhaps  not 
at  all.  His  (HiUdimand's)  mortification  at  Lord  Sbelburne's  appear- 
ing to  expect  he  would  serve  under  a  junior  officer  after  his  long 
service.    Asks  that  he  may  be  allowed  to  leave.  101 

The  same  to  Mr.  Watts,  London.  With  messages  of  remem- 
brance, &0.  103 

The  same  to  Captain  Mure.  That  he  cannot  be  appointed  Brigade 
Major.  104 

The  same  to  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton.  Asking  him  and  the 
Council  to  take  Mr.  Gugy's  petition  into  consideration  and  report 
thereon.  105 

The  same  to  John  Coffin.  Notifying  his  appointment  as  Inspec- 
tor of  Police.  106 

The  same  to  M.  Benaud.    That  he  is  appointed  Grand  Yoyer.  107 

The  same  to  Samuel  Holland.  His  records  of  surveys,  &c.»  to  be 
sent  to  the  Bishop's  Palace  for  safe  keeping.  To  attend  at  his 
office  for  public  business  two  days  a  week.  108 

The  same  to  Mr.  Watts,  London.  Is  pleased  that  a  commission 
to  investigate  the  losses  of  the  loyalists  has  been  appointed  by 
Parliament.  Trusts  the  time  may  be  extended  for  sending  in 
claims.  109 

The  same  to  Captain  Abbott.  That  he  will  appoint  a  Commis- 
sioner of  the  Peace  to  assist  him  at  St  John's.  Ill 

The  same  to  Lt.  Colonel  French.  Pillage  of  Quartermaster 
General's  stores  to  be  investigated.  112 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Ordering  him  to  assemble  the 
Board  to  examine  the  aooouuts  of  the  Public  Departments.  113 

The  same  to  Edward  Southouse.  Cannot  give  his  son  an  ensigncy 
over  the  heads  of  others,  116 

The  same  to  Captidn  Yallte.  Censuring  his  oouduct  in  secretly 
carrying  off  Mr.  M!cDonneU,  accused  of  demuding  his  creditors.  114 

The  same  to  Edward  Southouse.  Further  respecting  application 
for  an  ensigncy  to  his  son.  116 

The  saiue  to  General  Clarke.  Officers  with  leave  of  absence  not 
to  sail  till  despatches  arrive.  Ill 

The  same  to  the  same.  Personal  explanations  as  to  the  view 
taken  of  the  conduct  of  Captain  Tisdale,  and  the  course  he  (Haldi- 
mand) takes  in  the  discharge  of  public  duty  towards  his  second  in 
command.  118 

The  same  to  Messrs.  Frobisher,  Finlay  and  Dobsoui  asking  their 
co-operation  in  an  examination  respecting  Indian  goods.  120 


B.  67 


HALDIMANB  OOLLIOTION. 


481 


1783. 
Jane  34, 
Qaebec 

Jaoe  24, 
Quebec. 

June  24, 
Quebec. 

June  27, 
Quebec 

Jnne  27, 
Quebec. 

June  28, 
Quebec 


Qoebee. 

Quebec. 

July  10, 
Quebec. 

Jnlj24, 
Quebec. 

Au(nxit4, 
Quebec. 

Auguet4, 
Quebec 
August  4, 
Quebec 
August  4, 
Quebec. 

AQgiiit4, 
Quebec 

August  4, 
Quebec 

September  10, 
Quebec 

October  6, 
Quebec 


October  7, 
Quebec 

October  11, 
Quebec. 


October  13, 
Quebec 

October  20^ 
Quebec 


October  20, 
Quebec 

October  25, 
Quebec 


HaldimaDd  to  Sir.  Dixon.  Bespocting  the  steps  necessary  to  bo 
taken  to  prevent  the  loss  of  the  estate  of  Shipody  owin^  to  non- 
falfilmont  of  terms  of  settlement.  Page  121 

The  same  to  Hogh  Wallace.  SeiFpectiog  the  estate  of  Shipody, 
N.  8.    (See  pp.  121, 122.)  123 

The  same  to  Harley  and  Drammond.  Will  give  every  assistance  to 
Mr.  Gordon  to  save  tbem  from  the  losses  which  may  be  caused  by 
the  conduct  of  Mr.  Cochrane.  125 

The  same  to  Sir  Charles  Gould.  Thanks  for  his  suggestions  as  to 
Courts  Martial.  126 

The  same  to  George  Boss.  Will  serve  Mr.  Eraser,  if  he  has  the 
opportunity.  12  T 

The  same  to  Lord  Amherst  (in  French).  Will  serve  Messrs. 
Harley  and  Drummond  as  far  as  he  can.  His  disagreablo  position. 
The  unsatisfactory  state  of  the  country,  of  the  loyalists  and  of  the 
Indians.  128 

The  same  to  Hugh  Wallace.    Bespecting  the  Shipody  estate.  Ii9 

The  same  to  T.  Willing.  Benewing  his  acquaintance ;  asks  him 
to  look  after  his  property  in  Pennsylvania.  131 

The  same  to  George  Duprd  (in  French).  Appointing  him 
substitute  to  Mr.  Bellistra  (Beliestre  ?)  as  Grand  Yoyer  for  the  dis- 
trict of  Montreal.  133 

The  same  to  General  Clarke.  Asking  if  the  marriage  of  Miss 
Becher  to  Captain  Paulus  meets  his  approval.  134 

The  same  to  Lord  Keppel.  Becommending  Captain  Inglis  of  the 
Pandora.  135 

The  same  to  John  Marsh.    Arrival  of  victualling  transports.   136 

The  same  to  George  Cherry.    Arrival  of  victuallers.  137 

The  same  to  Lieutenant  Leaver.  Asking  him  to  take  charge  of 
a  French  priest  and  land  him  in  Europe.  138 

The  same  to  Lieutenant  Houghton.  To  attend  to  the  French 
priest  sent  out  of  the  country.    (See  p.  138.)  1.^9 

The  same  to  Charles  Middleton.  Becommending  Lieutenant 
Leaver.  140 

Tbe  tame  to  Captain  Colin  Campbell.  That  he  cannot  allow  him 
to  purchase  his  majority  over  the  heads  of  senior  captains.  141 

The  same  to  Adhemar  and  Delisle  (in  French).  Does  not  approve 
of  their  arrogating  to  themselves  the  title  of  deputies  of  the  Pro* 
vinoe^  nor  the  steps  they  have  taken  to  advocate  the  claims  of  the 
people,  which  are  neither  legal  nor  suitable.  142 

Bobert  Mathews  to  Captain  Burnet.  Memorandum  reapectinff 
land  in  Nova  Scotia  callea  Shipody,  of  which  General  Haldimand 
is  a  joint  proprietor.  '  43 

General  Haldimand  to  Captain  Scott.  That  Captain  Mathews  ia 
to  be  allowed  to  purchase  the  majority  of  the  53rd.  145 

Similar  letter  dated  13th.  l48 

The  same  to  Francis  Cngnet.  Bespecting  lands  atCoteau  du  Lao, 
to  be  retained  for  the  King's  service.  146 

The  same  to  Captain  Abbott.  Ordering  him  to  embark  witb  a 
detachment  of  Boyal  Artillery  for  Dominica,  or,  if  that  island  is  not 
restored  on  his  arrival  there,  to  go  to  Barbadoes.  149 

Tbe  same  to  General  Mathews.  That  he  regrets  not  being  able 
to  serve  Colonel  Bitsmas.  150 

The  same  to  Cox,  Mnir  &  Cox.  Bespecting  the  death  of  Mr.  Ogilvie 
in  a  drunken  quarrel.  151 


126— TJ 


482 


HALDIMAND  COLLIOTION. 


B.  67 


1783. 
NoTember  2, 
Quebec 


Kovember  8, 
Qotbec. 

Korember  8, 
Quebec. 


Norember  17, 
Quebec. 

NoTember  IT, 
Quebec. 

Korember  19, 
Quebec. 

Kovember  20, 
Quebec. 

Movember  20, 
Quebec. 

November  26, 
Quebec. 


Kovember  26, 
Quebec 


December  4, 
Quebec. 
1784. 
January  5, 
Quebeo. 


Jflonarj  8, 
Quebec 


Quebec 

May  18, 
Quebec. 

Julyl, 
Quebec. 


July  1, 
Quebec. 


Jtily  1, 
Quebec 


July  2, 
Quebec. 


HaldimaDd  to  Bobort  HaDter.  Has  received  tho  proviBional  treaty. 
The  petitioDB  from  Mercbants  in  Canada  can  be  productive  of  no 
good,  when  steps  are  being  taken  to  secure  their  property  in  the 
upper  posts.  The  interests  of  the  London  merchants  safer  in 
Canada  than  in  the  other  colonies.  Page  IbZ 

The  same  to  Greneral  Clarke.  Cannot  assent  to  his  claims  for 
allowances  without  the  royal  authority.  154 

The  same  to  Lord  Amherst  (in  French).  Will  try  to  maintain 
good  order.  If  the  Americans  treat  the  Indians  properly  there  will 
be  peace,  othorwipo  there  will  be  a  cruel  war.  156 

The  fiame  to  General  Powell.  Beduction  in  the  staff  of  the  army 
ordered.  157 

The  same  to  General  Clarke.  Beduction  of  the  staff  of  the  army 
ordered.    Ho  tnay  return  to  Europe.  158 

The  same  to  W.  Pollock.  Definitive  treaty  of  peace  he  hopes  is 
more  favourable  than  the  preliminary,  ko.  159 

The  same  to  Count  Mittgenstein  (in  French),  That  owing  to 
the  reduction  he  cannot  employ  him.  160 

The  same  to  Colonel  Nortb.  Will  render  service  to  Bnsign  St. 
Germain  when  in  his  power.  161 

The  same  to  Colonel  Small.  Acknowledging  letters.  The  mission 
of  Captain  Munro  was  to  look  after  lands  on  the  St  John  Biver,  and 
on  his  way  to  examine  the  Temiscouala  road,  &o.  The  work 
required  for  the  settlement  of  the  loyalists.  (Tonoeming  his  lands 
at  Shipody.  162 

The  ^ame  to  Sir  Charles  Douglas.  (Tongratulating  him  on  his 
appointment  to  command  the  fleet  on  the  station  and  inviting  him 
to  visit  Quebec,  &c.  164 

The  saipe  to  the  Commissioners  of  the  Peace,  Montreal.  (>annot 
incur  the  ezpenee  of  appointing  an  Inspector  of  Police.  166 

The  same  to  M.  Mongolfier,  Grand  Yicar  (in  French).  That  ho 
is  renewing  his  efforts  to  get  priests  to  assist  him  (H.  Mongolfier) 
in  his  ministry.  167 

The  same  to  Eugh  Wallace.  Trusts  that  his  voyage  to  Fngland 
will  be  attended  with  some  advantage  and  that  ho,  with  other  loy- 
alists, will  receive  compensation.  The  unpromising  prospects  for 
Shipody.  fieepecting  accounts.  No  word  yet  of  the  evacuation 
of  New  York.  168 

The  Fame  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Appointing  h^m  to  the  charge  of 
distributing  lands  to  the  loyalists,  &c.  170 

The  same  to  Sir  John  Johnson  and  Major  Holland.  Instructions 
as  to  settling  the  loyalists,  &c.  171 

The  same  to  Bobert  Hughes  (Hunter  ?).  Gratified  that  his  endea- 
vouis  for  the  interests  of  the  merchants,  &c,  have  been  well  received. 
The  ^hip  "  London  "  been  ordered  to  Halifax,  &c.  174 

The  same  to  Capt  Twiss.  Begrets  the  disappointment  of  hia 
(Twiss')  hopes ;  shall  still  ezert  himself  for  his  benefit  His  accounts 
to  be  closed.  He  (Haldimand)  will  take  advantage  of  his  leave  of 
absence  but  not  till  matters  concerning  the  loyalists  are  settled. 
Has  built  a  room  over  the  guard  house.  175> 

Tha  same  to  Lord  Amherst  (in  French).  Will  leave  shortly.  The 
effect  of  DaCalvet's  attack  may  be  strengthened  by  this  step,  as  it 
may  appear  he  left  in  consequence.  Is  proposing  to  publish  the 
correspondence,  &c.  178* 

The  i^ame  to  W.  Pollock.  Concerning  DuGalvet's  pamphlet.  Has 
Ecnt  papers  in  justification  to  be  published.  177 


B,  67 


HALIIMAND  COLLECTION. 


483 


1784. 

Qaeoeo. 
Aiiflrnst  1, 
Qoebec.  t 

Aufrast  1| 
Quebec. 


August  16, 
<3aebec. 


Aufrast  27| 
Qaebeo. 

September  1, 
Quebec. 


September  1, 
Quebec 

September  1^ 
Quebec. 

September  1, 
Quebec. 
September  l, 
Quebec. 

September  1, 
Quebec. 

September  13, 
Quebec 


October  e, 
Quebec 


NoTember  5, 


178S. 
March  24, 
London. 


May  10, 

London. 


1786. 
May  20, 
London. 


May  20, 
London. 

October  4, 
London. 


Haldimand  to  General  Tryon.  liCCommendiDg  officers  for  promo- 
tion. Page  180 

The  same  to  the  same.  Congratalating  him  on  his  appointment. 
Bespecting  the  absence  of  the  two  field  officers  oi  the  regiment.    181 

The  same  to  Capt.  Twiss.  The  requisitions  for  timl>er,  &o«,  for 
Gibraltar,  cannot  be  complied  with  for  want  of  shipping,  and  the 
low  rate  of  freight  offered.  Accounts  and  vouchers  of  the  Engineer 
Department  to  be  sent  home.  185 

The  same  to  Sir  Charles  Douglas.  Begrots  that  he  is  not  to  seo 
him.  Will  write  fully  by  Captain  Stone;  asks  that  he  may  have  a 
passage  by  the  "  Atalanta,"  if  he  leaves  at  a  suitable  time.  18S 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  new  settlements  will  delay  his  sail- 
ing.   Leaves  the  arrangement  of  vessels  to  Sir  Charles.  184 

The  same  to  General  Tryon.  Accounts  of  his  regiment  sent  home, 
fiecommendations  of  officers.  Beported  that  Major  Holland  is  to  be 
deprived  of  his  office  of  Surveyor  GeneraL  186 

The  same  to  General  Bainsford.  Will  do  what  he  can  for  the 
44th.    Is  pleased  at  the  return  of  officers  to  their  duty.  188 

The  same  to  General  Uelvilie.  Will  do  honour  to  his  recommen- 
dation of  Ensign  Forbes.  188 

The  same  to  W.  Pollock.    Acknowledging  letters,  &c.  189 

The  same  to  General  Houston.  Acknowledging  letters  of  intro- 
duction. 189 

The  same  to  C,  F.  Greville.  Acknowledging  letters  of  intro- 
duction. 190 

The  same  to  Dr.  Mabane  (in  French).  That  the  Seminary,  which 
cannot  have  priests  from  the  Seminary  of  Paris,  will  have  the  choice 
of  four  priests;  any  priests  who  are  not  satisfied  may  return  to 
France.  The  east  wind  will  soon  clear  the  river  of  the  vessels,  but 
he  depends  more  on  newi  by  New  York  than  Vy  these.  Expected 
arrival  of  Mr.  Wallace.  191 

The  same  to  Lord  Amherst  (in  French).  The  delays  he  has  met 
with  in  leaving.  Will  sail  in  Ihe  <*  Atalanta  "  about  the  end  of  the 
month.  The  attacks  of  DaCalvet  the  work  of  a  faction  of  which  he 
18  the  dirty  organ.  1 93 

The  same  to  M.  Brienne  (in  French).  An  enumeration  of  the 
population  taken  up  to  last  September.  He  is  renewing  the  old 
practice  that  the  curte  shall  send  a  list  of  the  baptisms,  marriages 
and  deaths  to  the  Provincial  Secretary.  194 

The  same  to  Evan  Nepean,  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  Bespect- 
ing the  grants  of  land  in  the  Bay  of  Chaleurs  to  Messrs.  Shoolbred 
and  Fiot.  The  danger  of  doing  prejudice  to  the  settlements  of 
loyalists  there  if  the  claims  of  these  tvro  are  granted  without  full 
investigation.  195 

The  same  to  Sir  George  Yonge.  Bespecting  the  allowances  to  com- 
mandants of  posts  after  the  evacuation  of  those  now  held  in  the  upper 
country.  The  formation  of  Oataraqui  as  a  post  in  lieu  of  Oswego ; 
Cataraqui  and  Carleton  Island  to  be  thrown  together  and  Major  I&es 
appointed.  Bespecting  claims  from  Fort  Erie  and  other  posts.    198 

The  same  to  H.  Chandler.  Bespecting  the  care  taken  by  him  of 
his  (Haldimand's)  furniture  and  affairs.  Major  Mathews  sailing  for 
Quebec.  201 

The  same  to  Dr.  Mabane  (in  French).  Major  Mathews  gone  to 
Quebec  Sir  Guy  Carleton  to  go  out  with  full  powers.  Has  stated  to 
him  his  (Mabane's)  services,  &o.  202 

The  same  to  Philip  Livingston.  Bespecting  the  rent  of  his  house 
at  Pensaoola,  &c  205 


484 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


B  6T 


1787, 
Jftouar/  27, 
London. 

March  28, 
London. 


April  27, 
London. 

London. 


September  23, 
London. 


December  6, 
London. 

1789. 
Jane  30, 
London. 

June  30 
London. 

1790. 
Ifftich  1, 
London, 

179L 
February  3, 
London. 

Jane  5, 
London. 


HaldimaDd  to  D.  Delanoey.  That  he  cannot  accept  his  offer  to  be 
one  of  his  esqairos  at  the  ioBtallatioD,  that  sitnatioo  haying  been 
long  promised.  ^<^  20^ 

The  same  to  Geor^^e  Hardicge.  That  he  will  recommend  him 
for  Coansel  in  Quebec  ca^es  shoald  opportanity  offer  and  in  the 
meantime  retains  him  as  Coansel  in  all  law  proceedings  of  his  own 
(Haldimand*s)  from  Canada.  20S 

Philip  Poan  to  General  Haldimand.  Inquiring  as  to  the  antho* 
rity  for  paying  a  bill  drawn  by  Lt.  Governor  Abbott,  20S 

Haldimand  to  P.  Dean.  That  the  bill  for  £289  10s.  paid  on  account 
of  Lt.  Governor  Abbott,  was  for  the  public  service  and  paid  on 
judgment  being  obtained.  20T 

The  same  to  Lieutenant  G^rge  Tonng  (in  FrencbV  Concerning 
the  raising  of  recruits  in  Germany.  Sags^ests  that  tne  Province  of 
Holland  might  agree  to  let  troops  engage  m  the  King's  service.   20S^ 

l*he  same  to  Major  Prevoet  (m  French).  Colonel  Wood's  name 
to  be  added  to  his  in  the  power  of  attorney  to  manage  his 
(Haldimand's)  lands,  &c.  210 

The  same  to  Lord  Darchester,  (in  French).  Becommending  his 
nephew,  Lieutenant  Devos.  211 

The  same  toLt.  Colonel  Harris.  Leave9  to  him  the  arrangements 
of  the  battalion  at  Niagara.  Becommends  his  (Haldimand's) 
nephew,  Lieutenant  Devos.  212 

The  same  to  Lieutenant  Devos  (in  French).  Complains  of  his 
expenses  in  spite  of  his  solemn  promises.  Will,  however,  pay  the 
bills  he  has  drawn.  218^ 

The  same,  no  address  (probably  Captain  Freeman)  (in  French). 
The  extravagance  of  Lieutenant  Devos,  &c.  215 

The  same  to  Captain  Geoevay  (in  French).  Thanks  for  his 
attention  to  Lieutenant  Devos.  If  he  does  not  improve  will  allow 
him  to  vegetate  as  a  subaltern.  214 


LiTTXBs  FaoM  Yarious  Psbsons,  1757-1768. 
Volume  L 


B.68. 


B.M.  21,728. 


1767. 
KoTember  23, 
New  York. 

1758. 
Februaij  11. 
New  York. 

If  arch  6, 
New  York, 

March  20, 
New  York. 

April  28, 
New  Yoik. 

April  23. 
April  30. 


Major  Cunningham  to  Colonel  Haldimand.  Congratulations  on  his 
appointment  to  the  2nd  battalion.  The  dismissal  of  a  person  re- 
commended to  Lord  Loudon.  ^^^  ^ 

Colonel  Young  to  the  same  (partly  English  and  French).  His 
wound  still  continues  to  trouble  him,  &o.  ^  2 

The  same  to  the  same,  fieoall  of  Lord  Loudon  and  a{>pointment 
of  Abercromby  to  the  command  in  chief  in  North  America ;  other 
regimental  changes.  3 

The  same  to  the  same.  Besigns  the  Paymastership  of  the  troops ; 
asks  that  Lieutenant  John  Browne  be  recommended  for  the  post.  4 

Lieutenant  Browne  to  the  same.  Bespecting  bills  to  be  drawn 
for  settlement  of  accounts.  _  ,      ^^    ^.^    ,^ 

Colonel  Young  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespecting  the  difficulty 
of  obtaining  bills  of  exchange  (see  p.  5.)  .       x  i      ^ 

Captain  Browne  to  the  same.  Settlement  of  regimental  ac- 
counts,  &c  * 


p.  m 


HALDIHAND  OOLLIOTION. 


485^ 


1768. 
HaUfax. 


Jane  8, 
Fort  Bdward. 

October  7, 
Lake  Qeorge, 


October  21, 
Lake  George, 

October  24, 
Lake  George. 

October  27» 
Fort  Edward. 


November  1, 
Albany. 


NoTember  7, 
Albany. 


Kovember  23, 
New  York. 

1769. 
March  10, 
Albany. 


]fareh26, 
New  York. 


June  80, 
Oiwego. 

July  U, 
Niagara. 

July  16, 
Niagara. 


Joly  18, 
Niagara. 

July  21, 
Nia^a. 


B.  Bo8B  to  Haldimand.  Arrival  of  tho  flodts^aod  troops.  Louis- 
bonrg  looked  upon  as  gained ;  wishes  him  a  saccessfal  campaicrn. 
Becommends  a  yooDg  man  whose  fanlts  are  all  of  the  genteel  kind. 

Pago  8 

Lord  Howe  to  the  same.  Captain  Barbank's  return  after  a  fruit- 
less expeditioDi    Work  doing  on  the  Saratoga  road.  10 

J.  Appy  to  the  same  (in  French).  Nothinir  serions  expected 
from  the  North.  Threatening  news  from  the  West  and  reinforce- 
ments ordered.  Betom  of  General  Amherst  Desires  the  return  of 
Haldimand  and  to  hear  from  him,  &o.  11 

The  same  to  the  same  (in  French).  No  news  yet  from  the 
south.  Asks  him  to  get  a  saddle  which  was  left  behind.  13 

The  same  to  the  same.  Saddle  not  arrived.  Carpenter  sent  as 
asked  for,  &c.  14 

Brigade  Major  Spittel  to  the  same.  All  the  waggon  Ihorses  sent 
to  Half-way  Brook ;  they  are  almost  worn  out  and  no  forage.  Bad 
roads.  15 

J.  Appy  to  the  same  (in  French).  Offers  his  services.  Action 
at  Loyal  Harmon ;  slight  loss  of  the  enemy ;  56  killed  and  wounded 
of  the  Boyal  troops.  The  proposed  attack  on  the  fort  prevented  by 
the  rain  and  bad  roads.    Provisions  for  Fort  Edward.  1^ 

The  same  to  the  same  (in  French).  Sending  papers  with  account 
of  battle  with  the  Bussiane.  Nothin|^  new  from  Forbes.  Progress 
of  the  Fort  at  Oneida.  Delay  in  arrival  of  Amherst.  Despatehes- 
from  the  Ministry  sent  straight  to  Halifax.  No  word  of  peace ; 
draughts  of  troops  sent  out.  Thanks  of  the  King  to  be  published  to 
the  troops  for  the  attack  on  Carillon.  19 

The  same  to  the  same.  He  may  come  to  New  York.  The  rear 
guard  of  Forbes'  army  marched  from  Loyal  Harmon  to  Fort  Du 
Quesne.  2^ 

Colonel  Bradslreet  to  tho  same.  Has  received  return  of  ration 
money  duo  the  4th  Battalion,  which  cannot  be  paid  for  want  of 
money,  &c.  24 

J.  Appy  to  the  same  (in  French).  Busy  getting  replies  as  to  the 
contingents  from  the  Provinces  lor  the  campaign;  list  of  those 
known.  The  troops  to  attack  Quebec  under  Wolfe.  Monckton  gone 
to  Louisbourg  to  accompany  him ;  Stanwix  to  Philadelphia ;  Forbes 
dead,  &c.  Beports  of  successes  in  the  West  Indies  and  capture  of 
the  French  fleet.  Gossip.  Congratulates  him  on  his  efforts  at 
Carillon,  &c.  25 

Brigadier  Prideaux  to  the  same.  That  be  (Bbldimand)  is  to  build 
a  fort  at  Oswego.  30 

Captain  Butherford  to  the  same.  Congratulations  on  his  victory. 
The  attack  on  Niagara  delayed  by  tho  incapacity  of  the  Engineers; 
the  progress  of  the  siege.    The  number  of  oabualtios,  &c  34 

Captain  Maclean  to  the  same  (in  French).  Congratulations  on 
his  victory  at  Oswego.  The  inefficiency  of  the  works  at  Niagara; 
the  enemy  so  in  and  out  of  the  fort  at  pleasure.  The  engineer 
wounded  ;  the  attack  on  the  trenches,  &c.  36 

i5rigadier  Prideaux  to  the  same.  Hopes  to  be  in  possession  of 
Niagara  in  a  few  days.  The  strength  of  the  fort.  His  batteriee 
will  be  ready  to  play  next  day.    Tne  voracity  of  the  Indians.       32 

Captain  Maclean  to  the  same.  Death  of  the  General  (Prideaux^ 
and  (3olonel  Johnstone.  Ddplorable  condition  ot  the  troops  if  Hal- 
dimand does  not  come,  Sir  W.  Johnson  in  command.  The  ineffi- 
ciency of  the  Engineers.  The  absolute  necessity  of  Haldimand's 
coming.  38 


4c6 


HALDIMIND  COLLIOTION 


6.68 


1759. 
Julj36, 
Niagara. 


JoljSO 
Oiwego. 

Jaly29, 
Uawego. 


July- 
Oawego. 

AagiiBt  1| 
Oswego. 


Kodate. 


1760. 
Jaauarr  21, 
War  office. 

Febroaiy  9, 
London. 
Febroarj  30, 
Albany. 


176a. 
February  20, 
War  office. 

March  17, 
Paris. 


Jane  9, 
Qnebea 


Jane  18, 

Jane  23, 
Koatreai. 


Jolj3, 
Qaebee. 

July  6, 
Qaebeo. 

Jolj  U, 
<laebeo. 


Jnlj  20, 
Beaomont. 


July  24, 
Quebec. 


Brigade  Major  Horvey  to  Haldimaod.  Bscort  with  Fronch  prison* 
ors  to  bo  %eQt  to  Albany.     Colonel  Aiasaey  to  remain  at  Oswego. 

Page  39 

Colonel  LeRoaz  to  the  aame.  Has  received  orders  to  send  eaoorts* 
Remonstrates  against  the  additional  fatigae  daty  thrown  on  his  men. 
Capt  TorriDgton  to  assist  in  fitting  oat  the  ship  at  Niagara.         40 

Major  MoDster  to  the  same  (in  French).  Fresh  provisions  sent 
off.  Arrangements  for  escorting  the  prisoners.  Regrets  that  the 
stroke  of  fortune  of  taking  Niagara  shoald  have  fallen  on  John:9on 
who  so  little  deserves  it,  instead  of  on  Haldimand.  42 

The  same  to  the  same  (in  French).  Arrival  of  despatch  to 
countermand  his  (Haldimand's^  going.    Has  sent  it  after  him.     44 

The  same  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  taking  of  Niagara  a 
stroke  of  good  fortune.  Has  a  strong  desire  to  sec  it  and  asks  leave 
tor  this  purpose.  Good  treatment  of  the  French  prisoners.  The 
arrangements  for  sending  them  forward.  The  anarchy  at  Oswego, 
nobody  knowing  who  commands.     The  46th  in  disorder.  45 

The  same  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  General's  compliments 
on  the  victories.  Crown  Point  taken.  Indians  to  be  collected  to 
act  with  the  troops,  ke.  48 

Lord  Barrington  to  the  same.  Returns  of  officers  in  his  regiment 
who  have  purchased,  &o.  60 

James  Meyrick  to  the  same.    To  send  certain  returns.  49 

Commissary  Leake  to  the  same.  Has  sent  for  garden  seeds  for 
Hudson  and  the  Mohawk.  £very thing  sent  that  could  be  procured 
for  the  health  of  the  troops.  51 

C.  Townshend  to  the  same.  Informing  him  of  his  promotion  to 
be  colonel  by  brevet.  53 

Abbe  de  Tl^le  Dieu  to  Grand  yicar.Perrault  (in  French).  Trosts 
that  his  packets  have  been  delivered.  The  lively  interest  he  feels 
and  the  esteem  he  has  for  tho^e  priests  who  remf^ined  with  their 
flocks.  The  proposals  for  their  relief  made  to  the  Bao  do  Choiseul. 
They  may  draw  for  money  to  relieve  their  necessities.  Urges  them 
not  to  come  to  France.  54 

Thomas  Mills  to  Colonel  Haldimand.  Asks  help  for  the  owners 
of  a  vessel  wrecked  at  Champlain,  to  enable  them  to  eave  their  goods, 
Ac.  Mr.  Haldimand  surveying  and  intends  coming  to  Three 
Rivers.  57 

John  Brown  to  the  same.    Sending  some  articles,  watch,  &c.    58 

Frederick  Haldimand  to  the  same  (in  French).  That  he  is  trying 
to  get  all  the  information  po:5sible  as  to  the  questions  entrusted  to 
him.  59 

Richard  Maitland,  D.A.G.,  to  the  same.  That  Captain  McDonnel 
has  been  ordered  to  remain  with  his  company  at  Three  Rivers.    61 

Thomas. Mills  to  the  same.  Sending  papers.  Death  of  Madame 
Lanaudidre.    Asks  him  to  send  his  nephew  to  Qaebeo.  63 

Same  to  the  same.  Acknowledges  letter,  stating  that  his  (Hal- 
dimand's)  nephew  could  not  get  the  information  he  was  sent  for. 
Sending  tools.    Intends  to  sail  for  Burope.  63 

L.  S.  Gounon,  Jesuit,  to  the  same  (in  French).  Has  read  the 
letter  to  the  Indians.  The  good  order  produced  by  giving  four  of 
them  a  slight  lesson.  t)5 

Thomas  Mills  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  Brown ;  hopes  to  see 
Frederick  (Haldimand).  Leaves  for  England  and  offers  his  services. 
Arrival  of  the  Cork  fleet.  66 


B.  68 


HALDDIAND  COLLIOTION. 


487 


1762. 
Aagmt  5| 
<2aebeo. 


September  21, 
<2aebee. 

September  23, 
<2Qebeo. 


September  29, 
Three  Riren. 

November  19, 
•<)aebec 


<1763T) 
Tebmary  12, 
Three  RiTerf. 

1763. 
lUjBl, 


Karch  12, 
Qaebec 
1765. 
May  21, 
MontreaL 

Jaly  5, 
Quebec. 

Angost  10, 
'Qaebeo. 

Norember  16, 
Maehiche. 


November  29. 

1766. 
Febratry  10, 
Halifax. 


Febmarj 
■Quebec. 


Aprils, 
fiallfaz. 


April  26^ 
-Qaebee. 


!«, 


BDsigQ  Brajdro  to  Haldimand  (in  French).  SoDding  oq  despatches. 
All  quiet.  The  precautions  aa  to  mounting  guns  on  the  Lower 
Town  batteries  lead  the  Canadians  to  believe  the  Spanish  fleet  is  at 
hand.    The  exaggerated  reports.  B&go  67 

Amiod  to  the  same  (in  .French).  Introducing  his  builder  who 
goes  to  Maska  (Tamaska)  to  build  a  vessel  of  about  lUO  tons.        69 

Father  Emmanuel  Creopel  to  the  same,  (in  French).  Sends,  as 
Commissioner  of  the  EecoUets,  Father  Isidore,  to  Montreal,  and 
Father  Bernadin,  to  Three  Bivers.  TO 

LaBose  to  the  same.  List  of  Indian  goods  delivered  to  Sergeant 
Major  Stein  for  Colonel  Haldimand.  71 

De  Glapion,  Superintendent  of  the  Jesuits,  to  the  same  (in  French). 
Arrival  of  Father  Boubaud,  without  leave.  Had  invited  him  to  come 
for  his  health,  but  on  the  supposition  of  his  obtaining  leave,  which 
not  being  granted  he  had  sent  coats,  linen,  &o.,  to  him.  Interoedee 
for  bis  pardon.  72 

Ensign  Bruydre  to  the  same.    Fire  at  Three  Bivers.  74 


The  same  to  the  same  (in  French).  That  he  has  settled  certain 
claims.  76 

Thomas  Bonn  to  the  same.  That  draughts  for  the  expenses  of 
Government,  at  Three  Bivers,  will  be  honoured.  77 

Bobert  Bayard  to  the  same.  Great  fire  at  Montreal.  The  three 
companies  of  the  battalion  for  Grown  Point  ordered  to  La  Prairie.  78 

Gilbert  Barkly  to  the  same.  Demanding  a  settlement  for  goods 
seized  and  sold.  79 

The  same  to  the  same.  Ib  taking  steps  to  recover  payment  of 
goods  seized  and  sold.  80 

C.  Gagy  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespecting  the  lands  at 
Pabos  and  Maehiche.  The  resources  of  Piibos  in  spite  of  the  ruin 
of  the  fisheries.  Concerning  Haldimand*s  nephew.  His  (Gugy's) 
own  pleasant  situation.  The  disputes  between  Murray  and  Burton, 
with  details.  Bdports  as  to  Haldimand's  absence  in  England. 
Claims  on  the  St.  Maurice  Forges  and  disputes  concerning  them* 
The  proposed  departure  of  Major  General  Barton.  Gugy's  opinion 
of  the  Irish  and  Scotch.  His  deciire  to  obtain  land  in  NewTork* 
Captain  Morris'  company  to  winter  at  Montreal,  to  thwart  Grovornor 
Murray.    Movements  of  friends.  81 

Sergeant  Grant  to  the  same.  Statement  of  Gilbert  Barkloy's  case 
and  opinion  of  Council  thereon.  89 

M.  Francklin  to  the  same.  Concerning  the  Shipody  and  other 
properties  in  Nova  Sootia.  Urges  him  to  bring  the  claims  of  the 
Province  for  settlement  before  the  people  of  Britain  and  the  Gtorem- 
ment;  91 

Lieutenant  McCnlloch  to  the  same.  Sends  in  his  resignation,  aa 
he  intends  to  farm.  Congratulations  on  Haldimand's  appointment 
to  command  the  Northern  District.  General  Barton  leaves  Mont- 
real.    Prospect  of  prosperity  for  the  Province.  9& 

J.  J.  W.  Desbarres  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespecting  the 
land  at  Shipody.  Congratulations  on  bis  appointment  as  Com* 
mander  of  the  troops  at  Qaebec.  Efforts  to  settle  the  Pabos  lands. 
Priests  to  be  got  for  th )  Acadians.  Survey  of  Sable  Island.  Move- 
ments of  friendSi  98 

Lieutenant  McCuUoch  to  th)  same.  Concerning  bis  resigna- 
tion. 100 


488 


HALDDCANB  OOLLXOTIOK. 


B.  e» 


176& 

PhiUdelphla. 
Jwae  9, 
Bofton. 


Avgott 


21, 


It  38, 


Avfiut 
HaUfiiz. 


fleptember  1, 
Philadelphia. 

September  3, 
Hopewell. 

October  4, 
Quebec. 


October  13, 
Machiehe. 


Korember  2, 
Halifax. 

December  9, 
Philadelphia. 

December  15, 
Hew  York. 

1767. 
JaonaryS^ 
Quebec. 


Jamury  21, 
Montreal. 


ITS. 

»lphia. 


Philadeip] 


VebroarrO, 
Halifax. 


Febraarr  7, 
Halifax. 


Liea tenant  Hatchtns  to  Brigadier  Haldimand.  Sending  balance 
he  owoi  to  the  estate  of  Bri^adior  Boaqnot.  P^ge  101 

Benjamin  Fiineail  to  Adam  Hoops.  Sending  invoice  of  cattle 
shipped  to  Shipody,  &o.  102 

J.  J.  W.  Oesbarres  to  Brigadier  Haldimand  (in  French).  IL 
Terronx,  after  settling  his  affairs  in  Qaebec,  will  sit  dow«  on  hia 
lands  in  Cumberland.  Best  and  Bnnbridge  have  given  up  the  Ship- 
ody  lands.  Complaints  of  settlers  on  these  lands  arranged  for  the 
time.    The  condaot  of  Acadians  from  St.  John's  Island,  &c.         103 

The  same  to  the  same  (in  French).  Sammarising  contents  of  his 
last  loiter.  Death  of  Admiral  Dorreli.  Mr.  Francklin  proclaimed 
Governor.  Arrival  of  the  14th.  Lord  Colville  to  leave  for 
Borope.  106 

Thomas  Bamsley  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  leave  of  absence, 
&c.  110 

Thomas  Colhoon  to  Adam  Hoops.  Details  of  the  conduct  of  the 
settlers  at  Hopewell.  129 

Thomas  Mills  to  Brigadier  Haldimand.  That  he  has  been  ap- 
pointed Brigade  Major  to  go  south  with  him  (Haldimand).  Asks 
for  leave  of  absence  for  the  winter.  Ill 

O.  Gugy  to  the  same  (i^  French).  Has  shipped  his  baggage 
for  Charleston.  Claim  on  Levesque.  Provisions  sent  to  Pabos,  and 
business  connected  with  it.  The  suit  instituted  by  Barkley  for 
goods  seized.  His  regret  at  Haldimand  going  south.  Further 
about  Pabos  and  Captain  Prevosfs  visit  to  it,  other  busioesa  matters 
and  the  affairs  of  Barkly  in  postscript,  dated  the  26th.  The  new 
Governor.  Oramahd  acting  as  his  Secretary  and  doing  Ihe  work, 
&c.  114 

William  Nesbitt  to  Adam  Hoops.  The  disturbances  cf  the  settlers 
at  tLopewell  and  the  means  taken  to  pacify  them.  123 

Adam  Hoops  to  Brigadier  Haldimand.  Is  about  to  yisit  Cumber* 
land  County  and  see  the  lands.  The  proceedings  at 'Hopewell  are, 
he  fears,  encouraged,  &c.  127 

G.  Maturin  to  the  same.  Enclosing  bills  and  despatches,  &q.,  for 
Pensaeola,  with  memorandum  as  to  drawing  bills  appended.        132 

Thomas  Mills  to  the  same.  Has  arranged  for  the  pay  of  the 
Acting  Brigade  Major.  Barkly's  affair  need  not  trouble  him.  The 
settlement  of  Poback  (Pabos  ?)  will  be  looked  after.  The  Province 
still  in  hot  water,  Walker'^  ear  contributing.  The  severe  climate. 
The  friendship  between  him  and  Sheriff.  Becommeads  Bnsign 
Feathorstone.  .  134 

Sergeant  Orr  to  the  same^  Applying  on  behalf  of  a  slave,  Mary 
Lewie,  for  her  freedom,  as  she  is  hunted  by  St.  Luc  la  Come.      13^ 

Adam  Hoops  to  the  same.  Has  been  visiting  the  lands  in  Cum- 
berland. Nothing  done  about  surveying  the  lands  at  Bedford. 
Affairs  of  the  Shipody  lands  referred  to  Mr.  Wallace.  142 

J.  J.  W.  Oesbarres  to  the  same.  That  money  has  been  advanced 
to  Terroux  on  notes  protested.  Asks  Haldimand  to  refund  and  take 
the  lands,  as  it  was  on  his  recommendation  the  money  was 
advanced,  14^ 

The  same  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  state  of  affairs  at  Ship* 
ody.  Pierre  Sunette  and  his  family  are  fishing  at  a  small  harbour 
near  Halifax,  Difficulty  of  settling  Pabos.  The  Germans  want 
experience  and  must  be  supported.  Suggests  the  settlement  of 
Acadians  with  certain  advances  on  terms  given.  The  conduct  of 
Terroux.  Plan  of  Isle  Royale  sent  to  England.  Lord  William 
Campbell  the  Governor.    Friendly  remembrauoea,  &o.  14T 


S.  68  HALDIMAND  OOLlEOTION.  489^' 


1767 
Msrcb  i(h  Captain  Rca  to  Haldimand.    Is  building  cabins  for  the  Indians ; 

VortPaomare  settlers  coming  in.    Not  more  than  AOO  acres  ehonld  be  granted  to 

one  settler ;  land  good.    Choctaws  at  the  Fort ;  they  demand  food 

every  day;    are  going,  with  the  Chicasaws,  to  war  against  the 

Greeks.   Sending  lor  provisions.    Sends  accoants,  &o.  Page  154 

March  19,  Alexander  Fraser  to  the  same.    Position  of  Lord  Chatham.  East 

New-York.      Indian  victories;  General  Amherst  has  received  a  hint  to  be  in 

readiness  to  go  oat  there.    Murray's  cold  reception  till  taken  notice 

of  by  Pitt.    Affairs  in  Canada  not  improved  by  the  arrival  of 

Carleton.    Arrival  of  Colonel  Provost,  &c.    The  qaarrels  among  the 

ladies.    State  of  society.    Officers  ordered  to  join  their  regiments  in 

Ireland  or  resign,  &o.  157 

Martb  24,  John  Boes  to  the  same.    Trusting  that  Governor  Johnstone  has 

Loadon,         i^f^  j^q  determination  yet  come  to  as  to  the  barracks  at  Pensaoola. 

The  contract  for  rum  for  the  troops ;  not  to  be  charged  to  the  men 

during  the  summer.  162 

April  17.  Captain  Doreli  to  the  same.    Thanks  for  a  present,  &o.  165 

April  21.  Lieutenant  Pittman  to  the  same.    Beport  on  the  forts  at  Natches- 

PeoMcoia.      and  Iberville.  166 

April  39,  Thomas  Mills  to  the  same.    Unable  to  get  to  New  York  from 

Qaebeo.  Lake  Champlain  not  taking  and  from  the  badness  of  the  winter 

roads.    Asks  to  be  exempted  from  coming  to  Pensaeola.    Will  try 
to  settle  (or  sell)  the  Poback  (Pabos  ?)  property.  169 

April  29.  Dr.  Lorimer  to  Major  Hutchison,    Baspecting  pay  to  the  medical 

PensAcoU.       officers.  172 

Adam  Hoops  to  Brigaiter  Haldimand.    Provisions  sent  to  Ship- 
elphia.  Q^y^    Wood  has  been  paid  half  for  the  survey  of  the  lands ;  to  be 
paid  the  rest  when  the  work  is  done.  143 

M»7  0>  Captain  Home  to  the  same.    The  Spaniards  are  building  a  fort  on 

Fort  Bate.  ^^  Mississippi  at  the  mouth  of  the  Iberville  near  Fort  Bute,  and 
have  laid  down  guns  for  armiog  it.  2,000  troops  expected  and 
another  fort  to  be  built  opposite  Natchez.  Becommends  the  em- 
ployment of  a  pilot  Agreement  to  deliver  up  deserters  from  each 
side.  Prospects  of  the  Mississippi  overflowing.  Cannot  clear  the 
Iberville.  173 

May  7,  Francklyn  and  Younger  to  the  same.    Sending  various  articles  to 

(52S5dca.)  ^^^  *°^  ^^^  turtles  to  General  Gage  and  Mr.  Wallace.  177 


PhLiel] 


^  1^  The  same  to  the  same.    Sending  supplies,  &c.  179' 

jQoe  a,  Captain  Bea  to   Major   Chissolm,  Mobile.    Arrival  of  Spanish 

Fortpaiimare  troops  on  the  Natchez.    Sending  requisitions  for  clothiog,  provi- 
sions, &c.  18<^ 
June  3,              The  same  to  Brigadier  Taylor.    Arrival  of  Spanish  troops  and 
'^'^'^•"^'"•plansfor  erecting  and  armiog  a  post.    Agreement  us  to  deserters. 
Choctaws  demanding  powder,  &o.    Spaniards  giving  large  presents 
to  the  Indians.    Arrival  of  i^kansas  chief  for  presents.    Garrison 
healthy,  want  utensils,  &o.  182 
Joae  14,             Captain  Disney  to  Brigadier  Haldimand,    Bdspecting  bad  state 
fort  Bate.      of  the  Indian  presents.  18^ 

July  11,  Thomas  Bollard  to  the  same.    Sending  articles  ordered.  18T 

liOndon. 

iQlj  27,  Capt&in  Durell  to  the  same.    Acknowledgments.  The  great  heat 

Charlett^,     The  fertility  of  the  country,  and  cheapness  of  evervthing.    The 
^^'^*)  hostile  conduct  of  the  Spaniards  at  Havana.    The  fertility  of  St 
Augustine.   Suicide  of  the  carpenter.  188^ 


490  HALDIMAUD  OOLLIOTION.  B.  68 


17A7 

Augnat  i4,         Lieutenant  Wright  to  Brigadier  Haldimand.  State  of  the  gardens- 
Fort  8t.Mikrks  Heat  of  the  weather.    Plenty  of  fish,  &o.    Indians  bringing  venison 
and  turkeys  but  these  do  not  save  the  sapplies  as  they  receive  as 
much  provisions^  at  least,  as  they  tring.    Bad  state  of  the  roofs  of 
the  barracks,  &o.  Boadtnaking.  Sending  returns ;  troops  healthy. 

Pago  196 

Aafcust  23,  Adam  Hoops  to  the  same.     Getting  Shipody  lands   surveyed. 

SommtrBett.    piaster  of  Paris  discovered  ;  has  sent  sample  to  England.    Banking 

the  marshes.    Cattle  doing  well.    Is  surprised  at  Clarke  settling  to 

farm  in  West  Flonda.  198 

Aagast  31,         Admiral  Parry  to  the  same.    His  duties  prevent  him  from  calling 

J^amaici.        |^t  Pensacola.    Changes  among  the  officers  in  Jamaica.    Kingston 

sickly,  Ac.  200 

September  14,      Marauis  to  the  same  (in  French).    Offering  his  services.        202 

New  Orleans.       _^    ./  .    .,_  t^       .  .         xl      xi  x  .     ^ 

September  18,      B.  Macnamara  to  the  same.    Provisions  for  the  posts  received 

New  Orleans,  and  will  be  forwarded.    Damaged  provisions  in  store,  repairs  to 

bateaux,  &o.    Asks  for  an  advance  of   money  to  be  accounted 

for.  203 

September  20,      Surgeon  Taylor  to  Brigadier  Taylor.    Asks  to  be  relieved.      206 

September  28,      Ii&  Gauterais  to  Brigadier  Haldimand  (in  French).    Death  of 
Mobile.  Mr.  Henderson,  Indian  Commissary ;  waits  orders.  207 

October  s,  Frac^ois  Gaminad  to  the  same,  (in  French).    Intends  to  return 

New  Orleans,  to  Pensacola ;  delayed  by  settlement  of  his  affairs.    The  revolu- 
tions in  the  Colony  have  set  his  affairs  in  disorder.  203 
October  26.         Thomas  Willing  to  the  same.    Apprehensions  of  the  healthiness 
Philadelphia,  of  the  Station  at  Florida.    General  Gage  at  Philadelphia,  &c.      209 
NoTember  14,      Captain  Disney  to  the  same.    Beports  the  miserable  state  of  Fort 
Peniacola.      Bute.    The  Spaniards  preparing  to  build  a  fort  800  yards  distant 
from  it.    Survey  by  Lt.  Home  appended.  213 
November  16,      Captain  Shirreff  to  the  same.   Major  Mills  gone  to  Bngland.    The 
New  York,      jj^^  York  Assembly  will  probably  be  obstinate  not  to  provide  for 
the  troops  according  to  Act  of  Parliament,  &o.  216 
KoTember  20,      Captain  Marsh  to  the  same.    Beturning  answer  to  inquiries :  1. 
PeniacoU.      j^  to  state  of  the  boats  at  the  posts.    2.  As  to  the  evidences  for 
Major  Farmer.    3.  The  reason  of  the  desertion  from  the  34th.    4* 
The  British  trade  in  New  Orleans.  5.  The  disposition  of  the  French 
and  Acadians  to  the  Spanish.    6.  The  treatment  of  the  Indians  by 
the  Spaniards.    7.  The  nature  of  the  soil  and  productions.    8.  The 
imports  and  exports  of  New  Orleans  for  1763.    9.  The  Spanish  Grov- 
ernor*s  treatment  of  the  French.    The  answers  are  given  in  detail. 
The  answer  as  to  the  imports  and  exports  shows  the  amounts 
during  1763  and  1765.  217 
NoTember  31,      Lieutenant  Phyn  to  Captain  Bea.    Is  so  far  on  his  way  with  90 
Oooflnence  of  volunteers  from  the  42nd  to  join  the  21st.    His  ronte  to  Fort 
IfiS^rippL*     Chartres,   the  Iberville,  Lake  Maurepas,  Ac,  to  Mobile.     Asks 
Captain  Bea  to  facilitate  his  movements.    The  length  of  time  since 
he  nas  left  the  inhabited  parts  of  the  country.                               228 
KoTomber  24,      B.  Macnamara  to  General  Haldimand.    Sending  accounts  of  dis- 
New  orleant.  bursements.  230 
NoTember  26,      Conrad  Gugy  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  affairs  of  his  lands  at 
Nachiobe.       p^bos  as  Stated  by  Mr.  Sdlson.  Failure  to  build  the  saw  mill.  Fish- 
ing  schooner  built,  and  one  on  the  stocks.  The  difficulties  of  settling 
the  lands  for  want  of  instructions.    The  necessity  for  power  of  at- 
torney to  Stilson.    Advances  by  Mr.  Dunn,  &a  232 


B.  68 


HALDIMAND  OOLLICTION. 


491 


1767. 
December  30, 
Fort  Paomure 

Wo  date. 
Dee.  1767  7 

1768. 
Jannary  U, 
Jamaica. 


Jaonarj  12, 
Fort  Bute. 

January  17, 
Jamaica. 


January  20, 
Qaebec. 


Jannary  22, 
New  York. 


Jannary  23, 
New  York. 

Jannary  29, 
Fort  Panmnre 


February  9, 

February  6^ 
Fort  Bute. 

February  7, 
Jamaica. 


February  8, 
Jamaica. 


FebmaiT  10,1 
Kew^  Orleans. 


February  11, 
Summerseai. 


February  11, 
Fort  Bute.  4:; 

February  20, 
Yirgina.  .^.^ 


Lieatopaot  Lovell  to  Haldimacd.  Arrival  of  SpaniRh  deserters 
from  tbo  Illinois.  Arrival  of  lodian  presents.  The  Aikacsas  Indians 
expected.    Sendicg  off  rice  to  Fort  Bate.  Pago  239 

SargeoD  Lorimer  to  the  same.  The  best  means  of  keeping  tho 
troops  in  good  health  daring  the  hot  weather.  242 

Admiral  Parry  to  Captain  Hodgson.  ThatH.  M.  S.  "Adventure" 
has  been  sent  to  take  on  board  the  troops  shipwrecked  at  the  Grand 
Cayman.    How  they  are  to  be  subsisted,  &c.  247 

Lieutenant  Eirkman  to  Brigadier  Haldimand.  Sending  Court 
Martial  proceedings  and  other  returns,  &c.  249 

Admiral  Parry  to  the  eame.  Thanks  for  seeds,  &c. ;  will  probably 
see  him  in  April.  Death  of  Captain  Boche.  The  shipwrecked  troops 
at  the  Grand  Cayman  to  be  brought  on.  250 

Samuel  Bolland  to  the  same.  Hopes  he  may  return  to  Qaebec 
owing  to  the  resignation  of  Murray  or  Caileton.  The  opposition  of 
Colonel  Irvin  and  Dr.  Mabane.  Kespectirg  the  Pabos  settlement ; 
how  it  can  best  be  disposed  of.  Death  of  Haldimand's  nephew.  Mc- 
nument  over  the  ruins  of  Louisbourg.  Proposed  monument  to  Wolfe 
on  the  Plains  of  Abraham.  Monument  should  be  erected  at  Pensa- 
cola  to  Bouquet.  Tired  of  surveying.  Antloosti  and  Chaleurs  Bay 
surveyed  last  winter,  and  the  coast  to  Gasp^,  &o.  Murder  of  ycnng 
Schlosser's  servant  and  himself  missing  near  Lachine.  The  Three 
Bivers  Iron  Works  let.  Drawing  of  lots  for  the  land  on  St.  John's 
Island  (P.B.L).    His  money  matters  and  family,  &c.  252 

J.  Marsh  to  the  same.  His  arrival  in  New  York;  representations 
to  the  General  (Gage)  of  the  expense  to  Haldimand  ot  the  post  at 
Peneaoola.  The  impossibility  of  getting  the  Ministry  to  attend  to 
anythin^in  America.  Relative  to  barrack  affairs*  Dismissal  of 
Mills  as  Brigade  Major,  &c.  263 

The  same  to  the  same.  JSegarding  promotion  for  Mr.  Hutchi- 
son. 269 

Lieutenant  Lovell  to  the  same.  Delivery  of  deserters  to  the 
Spaniards.  Arrival  of  Indians  to  receive  presents  from  the 
Spaniards.  271 

Repairs  at  the  Natchez,  and  amounts.  279 

Lieutenant  Kirkman  to  the  same.  Has  allowed  Mr.  Collins, 
surgeon,  to  leave  for  Natchez,  and  Mr.  Taylor  for  Pensacola.      273 

&sil  Keith  to  the  same.  His  arrival.  Oakum,  &c.,  sent  to  the 
garrison  at  Peneacola.  Sickness  on  the  Island.  Official  appointr 
ments.  Indifference  of  Government  to  the  interests  of  the 
colony,  &c.  274 

Admiral  Parry  to  the  same.  Sending  oakum,  &c.  Trusts  the 
ship- wrecked  troops  have  arrived.  Home  political  news  and  changes 
in  the  Administration.  277 

Francis  Caminade  to  the  same  (in  French.)  That  owing  to 
the  extent  of  the  colony,  the  time  allowed  for  deserters  to  surrender 
is  too  short.  280 

Adam  Hoops  to  the  same.  Has  reoeived  grindstones,  &o.,  from 
Sbipody.  Accounts  of  the  settlement.  Prospects  of  an  Indian  war 
on  the  Monongahela.  Punishment  for  settung  on  Indian  lands. 
Irritation  of  the  Pennsylvanians.  Murder  of  Indians  by  sett- 
lers, &c.  282 

Lieutenant  Kirkman  to  the  same.  Provisions  to  Lieutenant 
Phyn  and  his  recruits.    Accounts  of  stores  remaining.  285* 

Colonel  Byrd  to  the  same.  Introdnoing  three  gentlemen  going 
to  look  for  land  in  West  Florida.  286- 


492 


HALDIMAND  OOLLSOTIOK. 


B.  68 


1768. 
Febrnarj  22, 
Bdinborgh. 


February  22, 
Bdinborgh. 


March  2, 
Fort  Panmore 


March  4, 
German  Town 


March  12, 
London. 


March  14, 
Port  8t  Mark. 


March  14, 
Fort  8t  Mark. 

March  19, 
Machiche. 


March  26, 
Charleston. 


March  28, 
Oharleston. 


March  28, 
Oharleston. 

April  18, 
Pensaoola. 


April  le, 
Fort  Bate. 


April  21. 
Pensaoola. 

April  29, 
Brieg. 
May  6, 
Fort  Panmnre 


May  14, 
New  Orleans. 

^  Kingston, 


General  Oughton  to  Haldimand.  Thanks  for  caro  of  bis  re^^- 
ment ;  and  coDgratalations  on  the  saccess  of  his  works  at  the  post. 
Sketch  of  political  affairs  Id  Europe.  Page  287 

John  Boss  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  attention  to  the  good  of  the 
31st  Eegiment.  Movements  of  officers,  &o.  Introducing  Mr. 
Blackweil.  292 

Lieutenant  Lovell  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  Br.  Collins  vrlth 
medicines.  Bepairs  to  the  fort  which  is  rotten.  People  arriving  to 
look  at  the  lands.  296 

Thomas  Colboon  to  the  same.  People  at  the  settlement  propos- 
ing to  move  to  Shipody ;  their  idleness  daring  the  winter  ;  their 
destitution.  Preparing  to  build  a  saw  mill  and  dyke  the  marshes. 
French  people  offering  as  tenants  on  shares.  The  uselessness  of 
the  present  settlers.    The  good  conduct  of  the  blacksmith.  298 

J.  Marsh  to  tbe  same.  Interviews  with  the  Ministry.  How  he 
(Hddimand)  is  to  expect  promotion.  Has  made  up  his  mind  still 
to  remain  in  the  army.  The  uproar  caused  by  the  general  elec- 
tions; political  gossip.  X]rges  Hutchison's  appointment  to  be  Bii* 
gade  Major.  Elliott's  appointment  as  Governor  was  only  to  give  him 
the  salary.    The  confused  state  of  the  accounts  of  the  81st,  &c.    303 

Lieutenant  Wright  to  the  same.  Befusal  of  the  men  to  work  at 
the  garrison  ganlen.  Their  submission.  Beturns  of  provisions 
sent.  Betum  of  Indians  from  Havana  well  dressed  by  the 
Spaniards.  310 

P.  A.  Sinnott  to  the  same.  Intrigues  of  the  Spaniards  with  the 
Indians.    The  superstitions  of  the  Indians,  &c.  313 

Conrad  Gugy  to  the  same  (in  French.)  The  affairs  of  Pabos. 
Death  of  Metral,  his  extravagance.  Beports  as  to  the  appointment 
of  Carleton  or  Murray  to  the  Governorship.  The  views  of  the  ad- 
herents  of  each.  The  indifference  of  the  Government.  The  pro- 
gress that  might  be  made  by  the  Province  if  care  were  bestowed 
on  it.  315 

Captain  Durell  to  the  same.  Accident  to  the  '^Cygnet."  His 
accounts  washed  away  in  Ihe  wreck.  Sends  duplicates  to  be  signed, 
&c.    Mortality  among  the  <<CygnotV  officers  and  crew.  319 

Lieutenant  Boucher  to  the  same.  Is  detained  to  await  a  court- 
martial  on  a  deserter.  His  ill-treatment  by  Captain  Grosling ;  asks 
for  an  opportunity  to  present  his  case.  324 

Major  Chissolm  to  the  same.  Asking  leave  for  Lieutenant 
Williams  326 

Lieutenant  Thomas  to  the  same.  Has  been  pillaged  by  Indians 
without  compensation.  Asks  for  leave  of  absence,  or  to  be  employed 
as  an  Bngineer.  327 

Lieutenant  Kirkman  to  Mi^or  Chissolm.  Asks  for  command  pay, 
owing  to  the  expense  of  entertaining  French  and  Spanish  visitors  at 
the  fort  329 

Alexander  Fraser  to  Brigadier  Haldimand.  Narrative  of  the 
disputes  between  the  Governors  of  Bast  and  West  Florida  and 
Brigadier  Tayler  in  reference  to  the  command  of  the  troops,  &c.   331 

Colonel  Zaremba  to  the  same.    Application  in  German.  346 

Lieutenant  Lovell  to  the  same.  Has  received  Grovernor  Brown 
with  suitable  honours.  Acadian  families  settling  near  the  Spanish 
fort.    Bepairs  to  the  barracks.  352 

DeGriertz  to  the  same  (in  French).  Thanks  for  kindness  reoeived. 
His  return  to  Europe  delayed.  353 

Peter  Francklyn  to  the  same.  Introducing  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Blackweil.  864 


fi.  68  HAL^IUAND  OOLLIOTION.  493 


1768.  B.  Macnamara  to  Haldimand.    With  bill  for  cash  advanced  to 

New^Orkani  Li^'i^^naDt  Boucher.  Pago  365 

DeOriertz  to  the  same  (in  French).    Stating  his  poaition  and  the 

New  Orleani,  ^®'P  ^^  ^^^  received.  356 

If     30  Colonel  Boquin  to  '  (in  French).    To  aek  Brigadier 

Loodon.         Haldimand  the  cause  of  his  long  silence.    Asking  that  Brigadier 

BoaqQet*8  portrait,  seal,  &c,  be  sent.  359 

May  90,  ^' ^'  W.  DesBarres  to  Brigadier  Haldimand  (in  French).    The 

Tatmeilusbe,   embarrassment  brought  on   him  by  advances,  &c ,  to  M.  Terrooz. 

(TftUma-        Affairs  at  Shipody.    Arrangements  for  settling  80,000  acres  of  land 

gouche.)         ^y  Mef  srs.  Francklyn  and  Gerrish,  in  the  town£>hip  of  Hillsborongh. 

Surveying  for  a  post  to  protect  the  communication  to  St  John's 

Island.  Division  of  lands  in  the  Island  ;  Charlottetown,  Georgetown 

and  Princetown  to  be  laid  out    Appointment  of  Civil  Officers. 

Boad  laid  out  from  the  head  of  Halifax  Harbour  to  Cobequid  and 

on  to  Tatamagonche.    Captain  Holland  expected.  360 

Jane  10,  Adam  Hoops  to  the  same.    Has  paid  for  surveying.    Alleged 

Philadelphia,  claims  against  Bouquet's  estate.    Grindstones  from  Shipody.      371 

Jane  18  Lieutenant  Kirkman  to  the    same.     Has  engaged  a  Spanish 

Fort  Bate.       Burgeon  for  the  sickly  season.  373 

Jane  33.  J^Griertz  to  the  same  (in  French).    Is  leaving  for  Havana  and 

Hew  OrieAns^,  has  borrowed  money  from  Bfr.  Fitzpatrick.  374 

Jane  29  Alexander  Fraser  to  the  same.    Arrival  of  schooner  after  a  bad 

New  Orleans,  passage.    Bad  conduct  of  the  carpenters.    Civilities   of  UUoa  and 

Aubry.  Is  inquiring  about  the  country.  Will  get  the  provisions  safe 

to  Fort  Bute.    Visit  of  Governor  Brown ;  his  search  for  land,  his 

want  of  veracity.    Poverty  of  the  Spaniards  at  New  Orleans.     376 

(Jaly  1768,  DeGriertz  to  the  same  (in  French).    Becommends  the  man  with 

New  Orleani.  whom  he  has  lodged.  382 

Joly  a.  The  same  to  the  same  (in  French;.    Sending  several  articles. 

New  Orleans.  Asks  him  to  pay  Mr.  Fitzpatrick  $15.00.    Gossip.  383 

Jnlj  3,  P*  Gaminade  to  the  same  (in  French).    Congratulations  on  his 

New  Orleans,  arrival  at  Pensaoola.  Money  for  the  Government  of  New  Orleans 
has  been  sent  from  Havana.  386 

Jaly  4,  ^'  Marquis  to  the  same  (in  French).    Introducing  Messrs.  Noyau 

New  Orleans,  and  Mazan,  &0.  38T 

Jnly  IS,  Alexander  Fraser  to  the  same.    Account  of  the  trip  by  water  by 

Fort  Bate.  Lakes  Pontohartrain  and  Maurepas  to  Iberville.  Encounter  witli 
Indians ;  difficulties  of  the  route.  Lowness  of  water  in  the  Missis- 
sippi prevented  the  vessels  getting  through.  Governor  Brown's 
refusal  to  allow  two  rich  Louisianians  to  remain  at  Tansihapas ;  his 
reckless  conduct  in  giving  away  land,  &c.  Favourable  reports  of 
Baton  Bouge.  389 

Jalj  IS,  !<•  Perrault  to  the  same  (in  French).    His  return  from  the  Illinois 

Fort  Bate.       to  which  he  intends  to  go  back.    Sending  bill  of  exchange,  &c  39t> 
Jnlj  IS,  Lieutenant  Kirkman  to  the  same.    The  delay  in  the  arrival  of  the 

Fort  Bate.  vessels  under  Lieutenant  Fraser  will  prevent  them  reaching  the 
Mississippi  by  the  Iberville.  The  extraordinary  work  of  the  men 
should  be  allowed  for.  Articles  for  the  Indians.  Scarcity  of  £nin- 
powder.  Spanish  deserter.  Spanish  doctor  for  troops  dismissed  on 
arrival  of  a  surgeon.  398 

Jalj  31  David  Waugh  to  the  same.    Has  nearly  concluded  a  contract  for 

Fort  Bate.  fresh  beef  for  the  garrison  (of  Fort  Bute).  Illness  of  Lieut.  Fraser, 
&c.  400 

Jalj  22,  0.  J.  Maiton  to  the  same  (in  French).   Applying  as  a  countryman 

Hew  Orleana  of  his  for  employment.  401 


4BA 


HALDIMAND   COLLECTION. 


B.  6S 


1768. 

Joiyaa. 

Fort  Bote. 

jQly  33, 
Vew  OrleftUB. 

Jamaioa. 


July  25, 
StAagnitiiie. 


July  16, 
Jamtica. 


oit2, 
Stlngastine. 


Aiigiiit4, 
Fort  Bate. 


Augait  4, 
Fort  Paatnare 


AtigmtS, 
MubUe. 


Angutt  10, 
Pentaoola. 


A«gii8tl3, 
New  Orleani. 


AngoBt  18, 
Louisiana. 


Anguat  25, 
8t.Aiigafline. 


Lien  tenant  Eirkman  to  Haldimand.  Sending  a  ganner  with  Mr. 
Waogh  to  Pecsacola.  Doubts  if  Mr.  Fraeer's  vessels  can  reach  the 
Mississippi.    Sends  proceedings  of  Court  Martial.  P^go  403 

6.  Macnamara  to  the  same.  Sending  letters.  News  of  the  vesftels 
for  the  Iberville  fort  404 

Admiral  Parry  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  the  '^  Adventure".  Has  not 
been  able  to  visit  Pensacola.  Will  give  orders  to  take  recruits  to 
Grenada.    Friendly  messages,  &c.  405 

Major  Whitmore  to  the  same.  Has  taken  command  in  absence  of 
Colonel  Taylor.  Preparing  barracks  for  troops  Irom  West  Florida. 
Presumes  he  (Haldimand)  will  come  to  live  at  Ste.  Augustine.    40t 

Lieutenant  Boucher  to  the  same.  Arrival  at  Kingston  with 
troops.  The  Governor  willing  to  take  them  to  fill  up  the  regiments 
on  the  island.    The  expense  of  sending  them  to  the  Grenades.    409 

The  same  to  the  same.  Hi<9  reasons  for  leaving  the  troops 
for  the  Grenades  at  Jamaica.  The  obatrnotion  on  the  part  of  the 
Lieutenant  Governor,  &c.  411 

Alexander  Fraser  to  the  same.  Statement  of  iho  difficulties  of 
getting  up  to  Fort  Bute  and  forwarding  the  provisions.  Has  delivered 
the  money  for  the  garrison,  &;o.  414 

Lieutenant  Lovell  to  the  same.  Bcspecting  the  delivery  of 
Spanish  deserters.  Has  sent  boats  for  repair  in  order  to  go  to  New 
Orleans  for  supplies.  Visit  of  Indians  to  whom  presents  have  been 
given.  Threats  of  Choctaw  Indians.  It  is  desirable  to  fix  the  site 
of  a  town  near  the  Fort.    Sickliness  of  the  place.  421 

Surgeon  Gray  to  Major  Chissolm.  Want  of  medicine  for  the  sick 
of  the  2 1st  Begiment  No  proper  hospital  accommodation.  Increa- 
sing sickness  among  the  troops.  Danger  of  putrid  fever  breaking 
out.    Has  not  money  for  medicines.  425 

y.  M.  to  Brigadier  Haldimand  (^in  French).  The  pitiable  state 
of  the  garrison.  The  necessity  for  providing  for  the  soldiers,  and 
thai  they  be  gradually  inured  to  fatigue  in  that  climate.  The  con- 
tinued drunkenness  of  Captain  Yignolles.  The  country  not  improving 
nor  the  commerce,  as  New  Orleans  is  too  near.  Difficulties  of  the 
Mississippi  navigation  and  want  of  a  port  are  unfavourable.  The 
condition  of  Louisiana  the  same,  the  people  averse  to  the  change  to 
Spanish  rule.  Governor  Ulloa  and  the  people  not  friendly.  Has 
given  every  assistance  to  get  back  deserters.  Thanks  for  offer  of 
services  to  advance  him.  His  situation  and  doubts  of  promotion  as 
a  foreigner,  that  being  only  possible  in  the  Boyal  American  Begi- 
ment. 428 

Francis  Caminade  to  the  same  (in  French).  Thanks  for  his  kind- 
ness to  M.  Mazan  and  M.  Noyau.  Esteem  in  which  the  British  are 
held.  The  deterioration  of  value  of  property  since  the  arrival  of  the 
Spaniards.  The  little  money  arriving  from  Havana.  Duel  between 
two  French  officers.  Good  land  but  not  cultivated.  Natchez  a 
terrestrial  paradise.  434 

Chevalier  Noyau  to  the  same  (in  French).  Thanks  for  kindness, 
and  offers  of  services.  The  change  of  the  Governorship  at  New 
Orleans.  European  news.  Anticipation  of  Haldimand's  coming  to 
New  Orleans,  and  the  reception  he  m^  expect.  437 

Governor  Grant  to  General  Gage.  Will  provide  accommodation 
for  the  troo[>s,  who,  he  hopes,  will  remain  in  East  Florida.  No 
communication  with  West  Florida.  Hopes  Fort  St.  Mark  will  not  be 
demolished  ;  proposal  to  establish  a  trading  post  there.  Its  use 
against  the  Creeks  and  Spaniards.  44& 


B.  68  BALDTMAtm  OOLLlOTIOir.  4^ 


Amitas.  Alexander  Fraeer  to  Major  Hotchison.  Has  drawn  on  hinL  Oarta 

fort  Bote.       busy  bringing  np  provisiooa.  Page  448^ 

September  lOi      Captain  GftfdDer  to  Brigadier  Haldimand.    Sending  cigars.    Die- 
Jamaica.         appointed  at  Dot  getting  to  West  Florida  by  change  oif  plan  on  the 

pf^  of  Admiral  rarry,  &c.  449^ 

September  11,      Lieutenant  Boucher  to  the  same.    The  troops  waiting  the  arrival 
Jemaica.         of  the  '<  Jason ''  to  go  to  the  Grenades.    Their  conduct;  desertion  ; 

their  provisions.    Earthquake  and  damage  from  it  451 

September  18,     Jeremiah  Terry  to  the  same.   Asking  for  possession  of  Fort  Bute 
Kew  Orleans,  ^ben  troops  are  withdrawn.  464 

September  14,      fivan  Jones  to  Major  Hutchison.    Only  two  English  vessels  in 
New  Orleans,  ^^e  river.    Will  not  be  able  to  sell  any  quantity  of  provisions  from 

the  Natchez.  455 

September  26,      Major  Whitmore  to  Brigadier  Haldimand.    Arrival  of  a  detach- 
StAngostine.  men  t  of  the  2 1  St    Bespecting  sites  for  barracks.    Colonel  Taylor 

sailed  for  New  York.    Frames  for  banracks.  457 

October  1.  William  JenkiQ  to  the  same.    Thirteen  days  o£E  the  harbour ; 

8t  AngnsUne.  thence  he  had  gone  to  South  Carolina  and  back  by  pilot  boat. 

Bespecting  sites  lor  barracks.    Woodlands  secured .  45 9 

October  1,  L.  Perrault  to  the  same  (in  French).  Thanks  for  bill  of  exchange 

Kew  Orleans,  gj^^  recommeDdations.    He  leaves  for  the  Illinois  in  January.    4t)l 
October  3,  Governor  Grant  to  the  same.    Arrival  of  Mr.  Currie  and   his 

Bt Aoffosiine.  detachment.     Aiks  that  Fort  St.  Mark  be  not  dismantled,  as  it  will 

be  of  use.    Proposes  to  establish  a  trading  post  there.    Glad  that 

the  troops  are  coming  to  St.  Aagustine ;  they  will  arrive  at  a  good 

season  to  a  place  free  from  factious  feelings.  462 

October  4,  Lieutenant  Currie  to  the  same.    Arrival  of  the  detachment  and 

St-Aagnstine.  encampment.  464 

October  s,  General  Gage  to  Lord  Charles  G.  Montaguet  Not  accommodation 

Hew  York,      |^^  g^;^  Augustine  for  all  the  troops;  asks  that  they  may  be  quarterei 

in  the  barracks  at  Charleston,  during  the  winter.  465 

October  13;        Thomas  Gktmble  to  Haldimand.  Sending  materials  for  the  barracks 
Kew  Tork.      ^^  g^^  Augustine.    Plan  of  the  barracks  at  South  Carolina  sent, 

where  troops  will  probably  be  quartered.    Disturbances  at  Boston. 

Gage  going  there.    News  of  officers.  468 

Oetober  20,        Jacques  Durade  to  the  same  (in  French).    Account  of  goods 
Kew  Orleana  ^^^     Scarcity  of  money.  412 

Oetober  M,         Governor  Grant  to  the  same.    Arrival  of  officers.    Cheapness  of 
8i.aagiistine.  transport  sarvice.    Delay  in  Haldimand's  arrival.    Change  in  the 

€k>vernor  of  Virginia,  on  Sir  Jeffery  Amherst  refusing  to  come 

out  470 

October  3B,         Major  Ghissolm  to  the  same.     Sufferings  by  the  hurricane  which 
BtAngnetine.  damaged  the  troop  ship  "  Lydia."    The  other  safe,  but  a  mere  hulk. 

Assistance  sent  her  to  bring  up  the  sick,  &c.    The  want  of  good 

camping  ground.     Slow  progress  of  barracks.  473^ 

October—  DeGriertz  to  the  same  (in  rVench).    Is  desirous  to  load  a  vessel 

Hew  Orleani.  fy^  Campcachy,  and  asks  an  advance.    Sending  goods,  &c.  489 

Horember  13,      Major  Chissolm  to  the  same.    The  fiiilure  to  keep  the  men  on 
StAugoitine.  board  the  transport ;  her  arrival  in  port ;  sufferings  of  the  troops  on 

board.    The  progress  of  the  barracn.    Bespecting  troops  for  Soutb 

Carolina.    Difficulty  of  getting  materials;  no  firewood  in  store;. 

getting  it  cut.  Page  477 

November  22,     General  Oughton  to  the  same.    Approves  of  his    method   of 
Kdinborgh.     training  troops.     Has  stopped  jwooeedings  as  to  sale  of  Captain 

Yignolle's  commission.    European  news.    Parliament  determined 

to  reduce  the  disobedient  colonists  to  obedience.    Correspondence 

12&-8 


496 


HALDIMAMD  OOLLSOTION. 


B.C8 


1768. 


December  3, 
Kew  Orleani. 


Ho  date. 
Ho  date. 
October  9. 

October  10. 
December  11. 


with  the  maloontenta  foand  among  Wilkes'  papers.  The  steps  he 
should  take  to  obtain  naturalisation.  482 

F.  Oaminade  to (in  Frenoh.)  Bevolation  and  depar- 
ture of  M.  d'XJUoa.  French  flag  raised.  The  court  of  France 
informed.  487 

Engineer  Flowers  to  Oapt  Haigh,  Great  Falls.  Plan  of  works, 
ditch,  &c.  49T 

Colonel  Tavlor.  Bemarks  on  the  ground  suitable  for  an  addition 
to  the  barracks  at  St.  Augustine.  498 

J.  Appy  to  Brigadier  Haldimand  (in  French).  Discovery  of  the 
enemjr  n^arching  from  Oneida  Lake,  half  of  regulars,  the  rest  of 
Canadians  and  Indians.  Militia  ordered  to  assemble  at  Fort  Hen- 
dricks ;  other  measures  taken.  Men  will  be  sent  to  Haldimand.    498 

Same  to  the  same  (in  French).  Orders  have  been  given  fbr 
men  to  complete  the  work  wanted,  Ac.  4M 

Same  to  the  same  (in  French.)  Hopes  that  he  (Haldimand) 
will  not  quit  his  post  on  the  arrival  of  Colonel  Frevost.  Amherat 
left  for  Boston.  Beport  that  Fort  du  Quesne  is  abandoned  wad 
burned.    Brigadier  G-age  gone  to  Brunswick,  &o.  495 

(There  is  no  year  gi^en  for  Appy*s  letters.  They  are  evidently 
wrongly  placed.) 


LiTTBRs  Feom  Various  Persons.    1769-17*72.    Yol.  2. 


B.69. 


B.  M.,  21,728. 


i7e9. 

Jaauarj 
PensaooU. 

February  14, 
New  York. 


Febmarj  26, 
€harleBtowii, 


March  28, 
Oharlestown, 


March  28, 
Charleitown. 

April  7, 
Charleitown. 

MajS, 

StAugaatine. 

May  4, 

8tAQgii8tine. 

Mar  30, 
Mobile. 


Major  Farmer  to  Haldimand.  Bespecting  the  hoose  claimed  by 
M.  SooiCi  as  attorney  for  his  mother.  His  sospioions  as  to  yalidity 
of  title.  Page  1 

Bobert  Leake,  commissary,  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  terma 
with  the  contractors  for  supplying  bread  or  floor  in  Florida^  as 
reaaired.  2 

Major  Ghisholm  to  the  same.  The  embarkation  and  arrival  of 
the  2l8t  Begiment.  The  barracks  ordered  to  be  repaired;  deficien- 
cies to  be  made  good  when  the  Assembly  meets*  The  people  civil 
and  polite.  Nine  men  escaped  by  desertion.  Proposes  to  make  an 
example  of  those  recaptured.  What  is  do  be  done  with  Uie  money 
from  stoppages  of  provisions  ?    Asks  for  leave  of  absence.  3 

Same  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  Captain  Gk>slin  of  the  Boyal 
Artillery.  Movements  of  the  detachments.  Asks  leave  to  discharge 
the  unserviceable  men  of  the  Fusiliers.  Are  recruiting  parties  to 
be  sent  out  ?  Has  been  applied  to  for  a  detachment  to  bring  in 
B^ulators  from  the  back  country;  being  accomplices  of  the  rest  of 
the  inhabitants,  a  resope  is  feared.  Their  arrival,  having  been 
brought  through  the  woods  and  by  bye  ways.  Deaires  to  know  if 
he  is  to  comply  with  future  applications  of  this  kind.  6 

Lieut.  Charles  Williams  to  the  same.  Applying  for  leave  of 
absence.  8 

Chissolm  to  the  same.  Formation  of  court  martial  for  the  trial 
of  deserters.  9 

Luciano  do  Herrera.  Agreement  to  sell  a  lot  in  St.  Augustine  for 
the  nse  of  the  Crown.  10 

William  Jenkins.  Agreement  to  sell  a  lot  of  land  for  the  use  of 
the  Orown.  11 

Dr.  Lorimer  to  Haldimand.  The  blow  to  Mr.  Pemberton  Hub 
reduction).    He  (Lorimer)  will  continue  here  while  in  health,  but 


HALDDfAlTD  OOLLlOnOV. 


49T 


M*J30, 
MobUe. 

Joiie9, 
PeoncoU. 


June  90, 
New  Toriu 

Jul/  22. 


jQlj  22, 
ChArlattown 

J«lj22, 
PensACoU. 


Jalj24, 


1769.       that  cannot  be  long,  as  the  foyers  have  already  set  in.    Thinks  that 

Mr.  Brown,  his  mate,  might  be  allowed  to  make  one  trial  of  his  ook- 

stitution.    Has  examined  the  town  of  Mobile,  and  given  up  his  own 

room  for  the  benefit  of  the  sick,  but  all  in  vain,  if  no  money  is  to  he 

allowed  for  what  is  necessary  for  their  recoveiy.    The  death  of 

Governor  filliott;    his   plans   for   examining   the  settlements  as 

ordered.    The  expenses.  Page  IS 

Pemherton,  Hospital  Mate,  to  Lorimer.    Bemonstrating  against 

his  sammary  dismissal.  14 

John  Cambel,  Engineer,  to  Haldimand.    The  anarchy  in  Wert 

Florida;  hopes  of  better  times  on  the  arrival  of  Governor  Bllioit 

have  been  blasted  hy  his  suicide.    The  misunderstanding  between 

him  (Oftmbel)  and  Capt.    Innis,  respecting  a  hoose.  IB 

Gage.    Instructions  to  Major  Whitmore,  of  the  9th  B^gimenl^ 

ordei^  to  embark  from  St.  Augustine  for  Gork.  IT 

Innis  to  Haldimand,    Bespeeting  the  complaint  of  Oambel.    The 

danger  of  having  a  man  of  Camel's  disposition  in  a  communilj 

scarcely  able  to  support  itself,  even  if  all  agreed,  much  more  so^ 

when  they  are  tearmg  each  other  like  mastiffs.     The  good  oondnoi 

of  the  troops,  SO 

Captain  Hodgson  to  the  same.    Asks  for  leave  of  absence  on  his 

private  business.  22 

Neither  signature  nor  address  (apparently  firom  Oapt.  Innis  to 

Haldimand).    Thanks  for  being  confirmed  as  Fort  Adjutant  and 

Barrack  Master.    The  detatchment  at  Mobile  very  sickly.    Tho 

evil  results  of  the  death  of  Grovemor  Elliott,    Oompkunt  against 

Oambel,  Bngineer.  23 

Bepresentation  by  the  officers  stationed  here,  that  they  cannot 

StAogaitioe.  obtain  pay  for  the  repairs  made  by  them  to  their  huts,  or  for  the 

firewood.  2B 

Jalj  so,  Lieut.  Thomas  Gamble  to  Haldimand.      The  difficulty  of  obtain- 

Charlestown.  j^g  transport  for  the  troops  for  St  Augustine.  2ft 

Augusts,  Chissolm  to  the  same.    His  (Haldimand's)  nephew  sailing  for 

Ohsrlestown.  n^^  York.    The  resignation  of  Captain  Stewart.     It  is  believed  ho 

intends  to  turn  planter.    Gramble  has  taken  up  three  transportik 

Bespeeting  his  leave  of  absence.  28 

August  9,  Lieut.  Sindford  to  the  same.  Befusing  the  offer  to  succeed  Lieut. 

StAQgutine.  sn^ith,  9th  Beriment,  in  the  office  he  holds.  30 

Captain  Fitzherbert  to  the  same.    With  letters  and  cases  of  wine^ 

sent  by  the  packet  established  lately  between  Carolina,  Jamaica  and 

Pensacola.    Personal  gossip.     Corsicans  reported  to  have  rained  a 

Ct  victory  over  the  French ;  that  the  latter  are  formidame  in  the 
Indies,  and  making  a  settlement  in  Mada^car.  31 

Gkimble  to  the  same.    The  progress  made  m  getting  transports 
and  in  fitting  them  up.    The  delays  for  water  casks,  &c.  83 

H.  Sampson,  Paymaster  3  Ist,  to  the  same.     Details  of  the  state 
St  Aaguitine.  of  accounts  of  the  regiment  with  Mr.  Blackwell,  agent  for  the  con- 
tractors. 3ft 
Augutt  ao,          Bnsign  Bobert  Dalrymple  to  the  same.   For  leave  of  absence.   3T 

Augnstss^  Gramble  to  the  same.    The  difficulties  in  the  transport  servioeii 

ChariMtown.  The  arranffements,  &c.,  are  minutely  detailed.  38 

Augustas,         Lt.  Col.  Maxwell  to  the  same.    The  arrangements  for  transport* 

€hsrlMtown.  The  delay  caused  by  waiting  for  biscuits  for  the  9th  Begiment. 

Capt  Groslin  allowed  to  proceed,  so  that  the  small  vessel  he  had 

chartered  might  be  ready  to  assist  in  landing  the  other  troops  on 

arrival.    Has  allowed  luijor  Chissolm  to  return  home  on  leave  of 

absence.  49 

126--8I 


Aoguft  11, 
Fori  Rojal, 
ismsios. 


August  11, 
Olurlettown. 

Augast  IT, 


4»S 


BALDTHAMD  OOLLIOTION. 


B.  e9 


1769. 
Septembers, 
Ckkriestown. 


Beptflmbere, 
Obarieetown. 


September  11, 
FentMoU. 


September  16, 
OuMrlettowQ. 


October  6, 
Oliarleetown. 


October  6, 
Oliarlettown. 


Octobers, 
Oliarlestown. 


Oetober  9, 
Oharleetown. 

October  11, 
PcBBacoU. 


Oetober  17, 
OJuffleciown, 


October  33, 
Chadeetown. 


October  33, 
Okftrleitown. 


Gamble  to  HaldimaDd.  Details  as  to  the  bisoaf  ts  ordered  for  the 
troops ;  why  he  does  not  go  to  St.  Aagostine ;  the  difficulty  of 
getting  boards  and  planks.  This  is  the  worst  plaoe  to  take  up 
transports  he  ever  was  in.  Betoms  sent  The  21st  regiment 
embarked,  bat  the  wind  not  fair.  Page  44 

Same  to  the  same.  The  delay  of  the  transports  flx>m  a  foul  wind. 
Being  paid  for  by  the  month,  the  masters  will  make  every  delay 
possible,  but  must  be  protested.  48 

Innes  to  the  eame.  Arrival  of  General  O'Beilly  at  the  Belize 
with  Spanish  troops,  two  frigates  and  a  great  Quantity  of  ammuni- 
tion, it  is. believed  to  take  possession  of  the  MississippL  Cambel 
sent  ap  the  Lakes  by  Lieut  Governor  Browne  and  Gounoil.  En- 
closing a  letter  from  Lieut  Nugent,  asking  for  leave  of  absence.   50 

Gramble  to  the  same.  iHas  barjg;ained  with  Forbes  for  a  supply  of 
boards,  &c.,  as  none  can  be  got  in  Charleston.  The  rate  of  freight, 
&c.  Is  unhappy  since  the  transports  left,  on  account  of  the  very 
bed  weather.  He  goes  to  New  York  by  the  General's  orders,  but 
will  return  to  his  duty  as  soon  as  possible.  Has  made  all  arrange- 
ments to  supply  the  transports  with  water  should  they  require  it  on 
their  return.  62 

^  Same  to  the  same.  Betuiii  of  transports  after  having  made  St. 
Augustine  three  times  from  which  they  were  driven  ofEl  The  letter 
gives  details.  54 

Gamble.  Memorandum  of  the  dates  of  his  leaving  New  York, 
engaging  the  transports,  their  sailiog  and  return,  on  account  of  the 
gales.  5» 

Lt  Col.  Maxwell  to  Haldimand.  Account  of  the  unsuccessful 
attempt  to  convey  troop  to  St.  Augustine  owing  to  the  bad  weather. 
How  transport  mieht  be  managed.  62: 

Order  (unsigned;  that  Thomas  McKenzie  is  to  be  attached  to  the 
Grenadier  Company  of  the  31st  as  a  Cadet  Volunteer.  09 

Innis  to  Halcumand.  The  French  inhabitants  of  the  Lakes  and 
Biver  Pearl  complain  of  the  ravages  committed  by  the  Indians* 
General  O'Beilly  is  settling  a  form  of  Government  at  New  Orleans, 
not  very  agreeable  to  the  French  ;  has  sent  no  troops  up  the  Mis- 
sissippi ;  apparently,  the  Spaniards  have  no  intention  of  iortifying: 
their  posts  on  that  river.  They  have  8,000  troops,  a  number  neces- 
sary to  subdue  Louisiana.  Ensign  Cambel  has  returned  flx>m  New 
Orleans,  where  he  went  without  acquainting  him  (Innis)  and  has 
not  called  since  his  return.  Desires  instructions,  Cambers  con- 
duct being  very  singular.  The  Indians  have  destroyed  a  house  and 
shed  built  for  the  wood  cutters,  besides  destroying  wood*  List  of 
the  Council  sent  60 

Certificates  f^m  Captains  Howe  and  Disney  of  the  N.  K 
Fusiliers  to  the  masters  of  the  <<  Harriet"  and  <<  Sally,"  that  they 
did  their  utmost  to  carry  out  their  charter  parties  but  were  unable 
to  do  so  from  stress  of  weather  65* 

The  same  of  the  same  date  from  Lieut.  Col  Maxwell,  to  the 
Master  of  the  <<  Mary  ".  66 

Maxwell  to  Haldimand.  The  snow  arrived  on  the  12th,  after 
suffering  from  bad  weather  like  the  rest  The  transports  refitting ; 
hopes  that  they  will  be  ready  in  eight  days.  67 

Gamble  to  the  same.  The  return  of  the  snow  ^*  Sally  "  after  being 
out  five  weeks  and  two  days.  Part  of  the  bread  condemned.  Ha» 
had  a  survey  on  the  transports,  on  a  requisition  to  Captain  Phillips  of 
H.  M.  S.  *<  Trial,"  who  will  have  the  repairs  made.  The  danger  to 
large  vessels  from  the  bar  at  St  Augustine.    Besides  the  transports^ 


S.  €9  HALBIMAMD  OOLLIOTION.  499 


1769.        eleven  topsail  yeesels  have  put  in  dismasted;    Hopes  the  boards 

from  Forbes  arrived  ;  not  a  good  board  to  be  ^t  at  Charleston,  as 

they  are  boaght  np  for  the  houses  that  are  building.    The  damage 

by  the  gale  fdl  along  the  coast  to  New  York ;  in  Virginia  it  has  been 

prodigious.  Page  68 

October  28,        ^^^^  Forbes  to  Haldimand.  Sespecting  boards  supplied.  Thevea- 

Saobvrrj        sel  With  the  first  load  has  been  wrecked.    Will  undertake  to  send  a 

^^rfifi*-         cargo  every    month.     The  vessel    carrying  only   goods  for  the 

Government  should  be  exempted  from  Custom  House  or  other  port 

charges.  71 

Noyember  1,       Gamble  to  the  same.    The  difficulty  of  obtaining  transports;  the 

Oharlestown..  extravagant  rates  asked.    How  the  troops  may  be  carried  at  least 

expense.    List  of  vessels  engaged,  and  terms.    Details  of  arrange* 

ments.    How  the  stores  are  distributed.  73 

Kovember  1,       Beport  of  survey,  signed  William  Aird  and  William  Marshall,  on 

P«nsftcoU.      timber  and  boats.  76 

Norember  7,       Gamble  to  Haldimand.    The  *' Margaret "  with  the  remainder  of 

Pensacola.      the  2l8t  to  get  to  the  roadef  to-day.    How  stores  are  distributed  on 

board  the  vessels.    The  transports  ready  for  receiving  the  troops. 

The  difficulties  made  about  the  transportation  of  the  icicles  for  the 

Crown.  77 

Koyember  8,       Strength  of  the  9th  Begiment  with  the  number  of  women,  as  they 

8r  Augustine,  are  to  embark  for  Charleston.  79 

Bmbarkation  return  follows.  80 

KoTember  8,       Betum  of  invalids  of  the  21st  B.  N.  B.  Fusiliers.  88 

KoTOT^r  ii)      Certificate  by  Eieut.  Bethune  and  George  Petrie,  of  the  loss  of  the 

€t  Augustine.  Schooner  <*  Hawke  "  off  St.  Aagustine  with  troops  on  board ;  no 

lives  lost.  81 

KoTember  23,      Whitmore  to .  The  9th  Begiment  now  on  board  the  trans- 

Chftriestown.  ports,  preparing  to  sail  for  Cork.     Is  sending  this  and  other  des- 
patches by  Clark,  of  the  Boyal  Artillery.     Beiceiving  all  sorts  of 
civilities  from  the  hospitable  inhabitants  of  this  pretty  town.        83 
November  36,      Forbes  to  Haldimand.    Beceipt  for  the  lumber  received.    Is  glad 
Oharlestown-  that  its  quality  gave  satisfaction.  84 

Noyember  2S,  Gamble  to  the  same.  The  9th  arrived  and  embarked  on  board  the 
Chwriestown..  transports.  Delay  for  want  of  stock  j  the  bread  rejected  after  survey 
and  proper  quality  provided.  Has  received  despatches  from  the 
Commander-in-Chief,  which  he  is  forwarding.  The  taking  up  of 
small  vessels  approved  of.  Asks  if  an  arrangement  could  not  be  made 
for  exchanging  into  a  regiment  serving  in  America,  he  having  been 
disappoint^  about  purchasing.  8& 

Deeember4,        Innes  to  the  same.    Has  been  notified  that  three  companies  ars 
Pensaoola.       comiDg  to  Pensacola;  has  fitted  up  the  barracks;  has  received  bar- 
rack lidding,  &o.    Enclosing  statement  of  the  Spanish  armament 
and  all  their  proceedings  since  leaving  old  Spain.  88 

December  7,       £dward  Harriot  to  the  samp.    Asking  that  Mr.  Cotton,  Chaplain 
Boston.  at  Pensacola,  be  compelled  to  refund  him  £25  borrowed.  49 

December  18,       Dr.  Cotton  to  the  same.    Is  leaving  with  Mr.  McGiUvray,  to  go 
Charlestown.  overland  to  Pensacola  to  rejoin  the  garrison,  his  leave  of  absence 
-    having  been  extended  by  General  Gage.  89 

November  23,      Gamble  to  the  same.    Approval  by  General  Gage  of  the  means  of 
»ew  York,      transport  adopted.    Application  for  indemnity  by  the  owners  of  the 
<*  Hawke  *'  is  referred  to  him  (Haldimand).  Bepeating  his  request  for 
exchange  into  another  regiment  serving  in  America.  90 

December  —       Dr.  £orimer  to  the  same.    His  attack  of  fever  and  recovery. 
PeosacoU.      Dasires  to  have  arrangements  made  for  the  return  of  hospital 


500 


HALDDCAND  OOLLXOTION. 


K6» 


17T0. 


March  2, 
ttt.Aiig;ci0tiiie. 


JUichia, 
PeuMola. 


MmrdilS, 
BensAoouL 


lUrchlS, 
Peoneola. 


blaokets  borrowed  for  the  barracks.  Seoding  acoount  of  his 
ezpeneeto'to  Mobile.  Fags  91 

AocooBt  follows.  92 

Lieut.  H.  SkjDDer.  Memorial  respecting  rations  to  the  men  of 
ihe  Soyal  Artillery  whilst  on  board  transport  for  St.  Angnstinei  for 
which  no  stoppages  were  made.  94 

N.  to  Haldimand.  The  disagreeable  voyage  through  the  Keys ;. 
the  shi}>  nearly  wrecked.  Tlie  wonderfal  improvement  in  the 
infant  colony.  Provisions  plentifol  and  cheap.  Society  increased 
and  it  looks  like  the  golden  age  renewed.  The  different  opinions 
respecting  the  proceed)  ngs  of  Gro vemor  Damford.  Governor  Browne 
has  left,  after  a  dael  with  Evan  Jones,  and  after  calling  out  flodga 
and  Godley  who  apologised.  He  intended  calling  oat  some  more, 
bat  was  bound  over  to  keep  the  peace.  A  new  road  to  be  cat 
through  the  woods  to  Mobile.  Nothing  but  feasting  and  drinking 
since  the  regiment  returned.  96 

W.  Clifton  to  the  same.  » Arrival  of  the  3l6t  Begiment ;  regrets 
that  he  (Haldimand)  was  not  coming.  The  fetvourable  prospects  of 
the  new  Xiieut  Governor  putting  the  place  in  a  state  of  increase. 
Society  notes.  Introducing  his  step-son,  Lieut.  James  Winter. 
The  harmony  between  the  civil  and  military  promoted  by  Captain 
Innes.  98 

James  Jones  to  the  same.  The  gratification  at  the  reinforcement 
of  troops.  It  leads  him  not  to  despair  of  seeing  West  Florida  again 
the  headquarters  for  the  Southern  district ;  confidence  in  the  good 
effects  of  Lt  Governor  Dumford's  ^arrival.  His  (Haldimand*s) 
house  put  in  good  order.  The  chances  of  sale  not  good,  unless  the 
planters  of  East  Florida  transfer  their  operations  to  the  more  fertile 
umds  of  West  Florida.  The  loss  by  the  conduct  of  his  (Haldimand's> 
agent  The  wretched  state  of  the  people  of.  Louisiana  under 
Spanish  rule  ;  their  proposals  to  take  sanctuary  under  the  British 
Government,  but  have  been  amused  with  promises  till  it  is  too  late. 
Had  there  been  an  establishment  (military)  on  the  Mississippi  more 
than  half  of  the  inhabitants  of  Louisiana  would  have  taken  shelter^ 
The  trade  circumscribed  by  the  Spaniards  ;  plan  in  contemplation 

K^  him  rjones)  and  his  brothers  for  a  lucrative  trade  on  the  river. 
)  will  keep  in  mind  the  suggested  attempt  towards  the  Florida 
Keys.  Wishes  him  (Haldimand)  a  safe  voyage  to  New  York. 
Would  have  sent  a  hogshead  of  claret  but  there  is  none  fit  to 
drink.  lOO 

Captain  Crofton  to  the  same.  Begrets  previous  irregularities  on 
the  provision  returns  ;  shall  be  punctual  in  future.  The  casual^ 
returns.  104 

W.  Penn  to  the  same.  Beepecting  musters  in  Bast  and  West 
Florida.    Applies  for  Mr.  Stewart's  office  should  it  be  vacant.     105 

Col.  Byrd  to  the  same..  Introducing  his  son  Tom.  lOS 

May  9,  '    Maxwell  to  the  same.    Sending  despatches  received,  some   of 

BtAuaostine.  which  did  not  appear  to  be  for  his  perusal.  .  The  return  of  two 
oompanies  of  the  31st  expected.  Arrival  of  bedding  for  the 
Artillery ;  its  distribution,  and  survey  ordered.  The  destruction 
by  moths  amongst  the  woollens  in  store.  List  of  materials,  &a,  for 
the  barracks  sent.  The  indefinite  rules  as  to  barrack  accommoda- 
tion for  the  officers ;  desires  to  have  precise  instructions.  Tho 
rules  as  to  barrack  accommodation  at  Gibraltar,  &c.  Sends  returns 
of   the    provisions  received ;  all  care  possible   will  be    taken  ol 


MMlOlli, 


April  le, 
StAugnftine. 

ApriiaO. 


B.69 


■ALDnfAMD  OOLLSOnOH. 


501 


8t.Aiigastine. 


Joae  1. 
PemmooU. 


Jane  11, 


ino.  them.  BespeotiDg  tbe  non-arriyal  of  Bhingles,  and  the  purohase  od 
the  Bpoty  nnlefts  the  work  on  the  barracks  is  to  stand  still.  Page  107 

Maxwell  to  Haldimand.  Arrival  of  Major  Mackenzie  and  foor 
companies  of  the  31st  from  Pensacola.  Snare  blankets  have  been 
delivered  to  them ;  bedding  still  defident,  neing  intended  for  50O 
men  aod  there  are  641  of  the  two  corps.  The  want  of  iron  potsi 
Has  given  leave  for  Lt.  Nugent  to  go  to  New  York,  on  account  of 
iU  health.  lia 

Betoms  (2)  of  the  state,  &o.,  of  the  81st  Beginient  at  Pensacola, 
dated  18th  January,  1770,  follow  115 

State  of  the  Boyal  North  British  Fusiliers  at  St.  Augustine,  dated 
7th  February,  1770,  also  follow  116.117 

Grofton  to  Haldimand.  Storehouse  and  guardhouse  nearly 
completed.    Tools  and  nails  wanted.  117 

Oapt  Carkett  to  the  same.  Bespecting  Miller,  a  private  in  the 
16Ui,  a  deserter  firom  the  Marines.  Does  not  see  how  he  should  be 
pardoned.  Will  be  under  the  neceasity  of  reporting  the  matter  to 
the  Admiralty.  118 

Haldimand  to  Edward  Codrington.  Is  suri^rised  at  his. remarks 
to  Garron  about  his  contract;  the  many  favours  shown  him.  The 
inconvenience  suflferod  by  the  troops  from  the  want  of  provisions  in 
store,  and  the  men  put  on  rice,  when  flour  was  so  high.  Details  of 
complaints  made  respecting  the  quality  of  the  provisions  and  of 
Mr.  Gkirron's  not  carrying  out  his  contract  The  injustice  of  his 
complaints.  11^ 

Gamble  to  Lieut.  Kirkman,  21st.  His  claim  to  be  laid  before  Hal- 
dimand for  approbation  previous  to  settlement.  121 

Col.  Bobertson  to  Captain  Bainsford.  Would  be  glad  of  his 
appointment  to  be  Barrack  Master  at  Pensacola ;  the  confusion  in 
the  accounts  there.  122 

General  Zaremba  to  Haldimand  (in  G^erman).    Announces  his 

1>romotion  and  his  earnest  desire  to  see  Haldimand  in  Europe.  His 
onging  for  letters.  The  visit  of  the  Emperor  to  the  King,  his 
master.  The  Poles  massacring  each  other.  (The  Emperor  of 
Austria  and  the  King  of  Prussia  met  this  year  on  more  than  one 
occasion,  negotiations  being  then  conducted  relative  to  the  affairs 
of  Poland).  123 

James  Grant  to  the  same.  Social  and  political  gossip.  Arrival 
of  samples  of  indigo;  the  dry  season  till  Uie  King's  birthday,  then 
rain  and  mo^  abundant  crops,  which  will  make  them  independent 
of  the  North.  Has  been  pestered,  tormented  and  ruined  by  grass- 
hoppers and  a  bad  overseer,  but  has  got  rid  of  both.  Kews  of 
friends.  125 

Arthur  Strother  to  N.  Green.  Has  ordered  20,000  pounds  weight 
of  biscuit  from  New  York,  but  will  supply  what  is  wanted  till  its 
arrival.  12^ 

Maxwell  to  Haldimand.  No  arrivals  from  England  or  New 
York  for  a  long  time.  A  similar  account  of  the  crops  to  that  given 
in  the  preceding  letter  from  Grant.  Has  nothing  new  to  add  about 
the  bamcks.  12^ 

Winter  Fargie  to  the  same.  Defending  himself  against  charges 
of  having  incited  the  Indians  to  attack  Point  Cope,  and  of  other 
misdeeds.  Asks  him  to  speak  to  Governor  Chester  on  his 
behalf.  130 

Oapt.  VuUijamons  to  the  same  (in  French).  Had  written  in 
1768;  his  suMequent  employment;  is  anxious  to  enter  the  King's 
service.  224 


Jane  18^ 
Hew  York. 

JaoeSS, 
Jlew  York. 


i!»^y.8. 


JolTie, 
8t.Aiiffoatiiie. 


JoljlS, 
Pemaeola. 


JolylS, 
BtAogiiatine 


JbIjST, 
Hew  Orkans. 


AngaitS, 


M3 


HAUNOULVO  QdLLMCTWS. 


ILf9 


1770. 

Oroftowo. 
August  11, 
Croftown. 

Angoft  12, 
CntftowQ. 


Animst  16, 
CroftowD, 

Aagast  29, 
New  Yozk. 


Septembers, 
Hew  Orleans. 


geptember  19^ 
JBdiQbargb. 


October  10, 
8t.Aagastine: 


October  li, 
49t  Augustine. 


October  19, 
St  Augustine. 
October  20, 
•8 1.  Augustine. 


Crofton  to  (Haldimand  ?)  BepreBeoting  the  miserable  state  of 
the  garriBOD  at  Fort  Charlotte  from  sickDesB.  P^ge  138 

Betom  of  the  eick  of  the  detachment  of  the  Slat  at  Mobile  aedl 
Croftown.  133 

Crofton  to  Haldimand.  Arrival  of  Sargeons  Lorimer  and  Brown. 
Is  relieving  Fort  Charlotte.  Will  provide  with  a  barrack  the  men 
from  there  who  are  recovering.  134 

Same  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  approbation.  Tools  arrived. 
Wants  molasses  to  make  spmoo  beer.    Men  recovering.  ISf^ 

Captain  Archibald  Hamilton  to  the  same.  Asks  that  his  <MWi- 
pany  maj  be  sent  to  Bermada,  where  Mrs.  Hamilton  is  related  to^ 
and  acquainted  with,  some  of  tbe  first  people  of  that  island.        136 

L.  Perraait  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  assistance  to  dbtain 
possession  of  a  negro  slave  booght  fcom  Fairchild,  bat  claimed  by 
the  wife  of  the  latter  as  hers  by  her  marriage  contract.  137 

General  Oaghton  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  death  of  Captain 
Yarlo.  The  motives  of  the  people  of^  West  Florida  in  asking  for 
troops.  The  removal  of  O'Beilly  from  New  Orleans  has  depriired 
them  of  that  pretext.  The  prospects  of  war  in  Borope,  the  incredi- 
ble success  of  the  Bossian  arms,  both  by  sea  and  land.  The  TofIdb 
seem  in  a  fair  way  to  lose  all  their  Baropean  territories.  The 
wretched  sitaation  of  Poland.  Fleet  fitting  oat  probably  for  Lisbon. 
The  violence  of  party  and  faction  at  home  subsided ;  .  the  Boston 
matineers  will  probably  see  themselves  left  by  their  Bn^lish  ooad- 
jators  and  exposed  to  deserved  chastisement,  whilst  New  York,  by  a 
timely  retreat,  will  meet  with  reward  instead  of  punishment.      139 

Maxwell  to  the  same.  Sowers  has  informed  him  of  the  loss  of  the 
vessel  with  all  the  stores  to  furnish  the  officers'  barracks.  Orders 
received  for  two  regiments  to  be  stationed  in  Bast  ^Florida.  Mater- 
ials aud  artificers  arrived  for  building  new  barracks.  A  detachment 
ordered  to  be  sent  to  Providence  by  the  first  ship  of  war,  to  be 
under  the  orders  of  General  Shirley  on  arrival.  Details  of  the  de^ 
tachment  to  be  sent  according  to  orders.  The  fusiliers  to  be  kept 
entire.  Farmer  gone  to  New  York.  P.  S.  dated  the  15th,  res- 
pecting regimental  affairs.  142 

James  Grant  to  the  same.  The  difficulty  of  communicating  with 
Pensacola.  Has  been  successful  in  getting  two  regiments ;  only  a 
detachment  to  go  to  New  Providence.  The  progress  and  cost  of  the 
barracks.  Is  fond  of  seeing  military  money  circulated  in  the  Prov- 
ince, though  a  little  of  it  should  go  in  rum.  So  long  as  he  (Haldi- 
mand) lives  in  an  exotic  country,  thinks  this  the  best  place  for  him. 
Tis'  true  they  had  made  no  laws,  but  Dr.  TurnbuU  had  raised  provi- 
sions for  his  settlement  and  would  send  5,000  weight  of  indigo  to 
market.  The  good  quality  of  this  year's  crop  of  indigo ;  will  clear 
15  per  cent,  net  for  his  investments.  Advises  Haldimand  to  sell 
out  his  property  in  the  North  and  invest  in  negroes  and  a  plsnta- 
tion  in  Bast  Florida.  Bespecting  DeBrahm,  the  Provincial  Land 
Surveyor,  and  his  dismissal.  Further  about  indigo  and  his  (Grant's) 
resolution  to  remain  in  the  country  till  its  reputation  be  established^ 
though  he  has  been  left  an  estate  in  the  Highlands  of  Scotland  by 
the  death  of  a  nephew.  14§ 

Lieut.  W.  Sandford.    Bespecting  his  leave  of  absence.  149 

Lieut.  F.  G.  Mulcaster  to  Haldimand  (in  French).  The  painftal 
situation  ofBainsford;  hopes  that  his  creditors  will  relent;  pleads 
for  his  employment  with  the  Barrack  Master.  Works  on  the  bar- 
racks begun ;  the  indigo,  it  is  said,  had  made  the  change.  The  sus- 
pension of  DeBrahm  by  the  Secretary  of  State,  the  cai^es,  &o.    150 


3.  69  HALOUCAia)  OQLh^OTlOV.,  663 


1770 

October  11,        ^^  BaiDsford  t6  Haldimand.    Prays  for  the  poeition  of  Barraok 

43t Aagnatioe.  Master  in  West  Florida  being  kept  open,  antil  he  can  pacify  bia 

creditors.  Pa^e  162 

October  23,        Maxwell  to  the  same.    Landing  of  reoroits  ;  one  with  small  pox. 

Bt-Aogoatliie.  They  have  all  been  sent  to  the  island  on  the  other  side  of  the  bar- 

boor.    The  man  is  better  and  the  infection  has  not  spread.  153 

IfoTembor  6,       Lorimer  to  the  same.    Seoommends  Sommers,  Sorgeon's  Mate,  to 

Pentaeola.      go  to  Mobile ;  proposes  to  leave  Mr.  Brown  in  medioalcharge,  whilst 

he  (Lorimer)  goes  north  for  the  benefit  of  his  health.  154 

Ifovember  21,      Qapt.  Oornwallis,  of  H.M.S.  '*  Gaadalonpe."    The  <<  Tryal '!  will 

Slrboor^       Carry  the  detachment  to  St.  Angostine,  according  to  request.       155 

KoTomber  24,     Thomas  Strother  to  the  same.    The  rainoos  state  of  the  provision 

Mobile.  stores.  156 

S^rS?*'  ^^'      Connor  to  the  same.  Will  facilitate  Crofton's  expedition.   Betama 

Stta.  ^f  ^*>"  garrison  and  that  at  Red  Cliffs,  &o.  157 

Kov^embcr  29,      Widow  Lemarqa  to  the  same  (in  French).     Complaining  that 

IfobUc-  certain  officers  have  left  withoot  paying  their  board,  &o.  158 

December  11,      Captain  Cornwallis  to  the  same.     Cannot  take  troops  to  St.  An- 

h1^^^       gnstine  by  H«  M.  S.  '*  Earl  of  Northampton  "  for  reasons  given.  159 

December  13,      Maxwell  to  the  same.    Sergeant's  detachment  of  the  31st  arrived* 

PeneacoU.      ^m  look  out  for  that  by  the  "  Tryal."  DeUchments  have  sailed  for 

New  Providence.    Progress  of  the  barracks  impeded   for  want  of 

lime.    The  dispute  with  Major  Monltrie,  who  has  the  only  available 

lime  kiln,  and  how  settled.     The  difficolty  of  getting  wood.    Two 

negroes  run  away,  but  caught;    proposes  to  sell  them.    Deserters 

taken.  161 

December  25,      Crofton  to  the  same.    Heavy  gale  has  prevented  landing  at  St. 

Off  Charles-    Au^ustine.    Will  land  here  and  obtain  the  Governor's  help  to  get  to 

^^\m.        ^^^^'  destination.  164 

January's,  Maxwell  to  the  same     Arrival  of  Hamilton  with  a  few  of  the  men 

8t  Aagostine.  who  lauded  on  the  beach  and  crossed  the  island.    The  transport  not 

able  to  cross  the  bar.    The  *'  Tryal "  not  yet  signalled ;  is  afraid  she 

has  already  passed  the  port.  1€5 

Jaanary  16,         Strothers  to  the  same.     Complains  of  the  conduct  of  the  con- 

MobUe.  tractors  for  bupplyiug  flour,  &c.,  and  asks  that  steps  be  taken  to 

remedy  it.  166 

February  7,        Cornwallis  tb  the  same.    Has  no  boats  fit  to  .land  cannon  for  the 

Pensacoia  batteries  at  the  mouth  of  the  harbour,  but  will  be  of  any  service  he 
Harbour.  ^^  ^^^^  ^^^^  1^ 

FebmaTT  9,  CouDor  to  the  same.    Has  had  a  survey  held  on  flour  for  the 

Fort  Char-  garrison.                                                                                                  168 

lotte. 

February  13,  Nath.  Green  to  Strothers.    His  course  respecting  the  supply  of 

Peniacoia.  flour,  *c.,  should  the  contractor  fail  to  carry  out  the  agreement.  160 

Febroary  19,  Gonnor  to  Haldimand.  The  house  at  Bed  Clifb  not  ready.  Can  tract 
lotto.  for  wood.    Survey  on  flour.  ITl 

Febraaiy  26,  P*  Bochou  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  work  he  has  under- 
Bhridre  aax  taken  delayed  hy  bad  weather ;  will  use  every  exertion  to  push  it 
OhieM.  forward.     Sends  account  for  sundries.     The  progress  of  buildings 

&c.  178 

Febmaiy  26,  A.  McPherson  to  the  same.  Two  soldiers  of  the  I6th,  charged 
Feosacola.      ^^y^  stealing  a  leopard's  skin  from  Bochon's  tanyard ;  asks  that 

they  be  delivered  up.  174 

Ifarch  12,  Mazwdll  tb  the  same.  Arrival  of  Captain  Crofton  and  the  detach- 

fit:Aagu8tJne.  ment  of  the  Slst  from  Charleston,  and  of  Captain  Hamilton  from 

New  York.    Hospital  changes.    Major  General  Mackay  is  now 


604 


HALBDEAlfD  OOLLSOTIOR. 


R  S» 


Golonel  of  the  Fosiliers.    Begimental  ohaDges   and  prospective 
purchasers  of  the  vacant  oommisaions.    Gaieties  in  the  town. 

Page  175 

Sowers  to  Governor  Chester.  List  of  works  building  for  the 
Province.  The  material  and  soil  cause  much  expense.  The  gnns 
to  be  moanted  are  of  too  small  calibre.  Haldimand  has  applied  to 
Gage  for  heavier  artillery.  Nothing  going  on  at  Mobile  except 
repairing  the  barracks  and  stockading  the  commanication,  in  case 
of  an  Indian  war.  118 

— —  to  Haldimand.    That  Capt.  Barnaby  will  consent  to  give 


177L 


Much  18, 
]Peii8Acola» 


]f«d|23. 

HedOliiBk 


aareli26» 
PeoBaoola. 


HaitthSO, 
Hew  York. 

April  1, 
F^rtOhar- 


AprilS, 

Penaaoola. 


■skOe. 


Aprils, 
SkAngiittine. 


April  e, 

8t.Aagiistine. 

riirtOluu^ 


April  16, 


the  men  for  rafting  if  they  can  be  covered  in  from  the  rain  or 
boosed  at  night.  How  this  can  be  done.  Thinks  mm  shoald  be 
allowed,  seeing  how  many  hoars  the  men  are  np  to  their  necks  in 
water.    List  of  tackle  wanted.  180 

Jacob  filackwell  to  the  same.  Will  transmit  certificate  abont  the 
sloop  *'  Dolphin  "  to  Mr.  Oodrington,  who  had  no  idea  of  the  manner 
in  which  the  contract  was  carri^  on,  except  from  his  agent  Garron ; 
the  neglect  of  the  latter.  183 

James  Bobinson  to  Lieut.  Pilot.  Observations  on  the  accounts 
for  catting  wood ;  for  the  hire  of  lodgings,  which  latter  is  disallowed. 
How  lodging  money  should  be  paid.  183 

Gonnor  to  Haldimand.  With  monthly  return  and  state  of  the 
garrison.  The  boose  at  Oroftown  finished.  Lieut  Litchfield  and 
party  brooght  over,  a  corporal's  party  left  there.  Bochon  is 
carrving  on  the  repairs  with  expedition.  186 

Biackwell  to  F.  Hotchison.  The  qoantity  of  bread  ordered  for 
the  troops.  Part  of  that  in  store  was  allowed  to  be  removed  on 
aocoont  of  its  perishing  condition ;  hence  the  deficiency.  187 

Bochon  to  Haldimand  (in  French).  Has  finished  the  hoose  at 
Groftown;  details  of  work  done.  Will  send  foil  details  to  the 
engineer.  Is  satisfied  at  his  schooner  being  taken  for  carrying 
gons.    His  wife's  illness  compels  them  to  remain  at  Mobile.       188 

Maxwell  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  the  approbation  given  to  his 
conduct.  Will  send  the  rest  of  the  vacant  company  of  Artillery  by 
the  first  opportonity  ;  if  war  is  declared,  or  the  prospect  of  it,  will 
hire  a  vessel  for  the  porpose  and  send  her  roond  by  the  Keys  as 
safest.  Will  relieve  the  troops  as  soon  as  they  are  fit  to  be  seen  ; 
they  are  drilling.  The  bad  state  of  the  powder;  has  received  a 
fresh  sopply  from  Gage.  Sending  orders  received  from  New  York; 
the  proper  channel  of  commuoication  he  thinks  should  be  by 
Jamaica.  A  recruiting  party  sen c  off;  respecting  other  recruiting 
parties.  Materials  arrived  for  the  officers'  barracks,  which  wiU 
soon  be  finished.  Hospital  changes.  The  Grovernor's  ill-health ;  he 
is  going  to  England;  Major  Moultrie  to  take  his  place ;  the  military 
honours  proposed  to  be  paid  him.  Oorrespondence  with  Bobertson 
as  to  barrack  bedding.  Concerts,  assemblies  and  private  dancing 
parties  constantly  going  on.  190 

Same  to  the  same.  With  returns.  Bespecting  the  sale  of  pease* 
which  are  spoiling.  196 

Oonnor  to  the  same.    With  report  of  survey  on  flour.  198 

Bochon  to  the  same  (in  French).  Thanks  for  his  esteem.  Is 
finishing  work  to  Fend  by  the  schooner.  Is  waiting  the  arrival  of 
a  sailmaker  fVom  New  Orleans  to  see  about  the  sails  of  his  schooner. 
Will  eend  a  few  dozen  fowls  by  this  conveyance.  Will  come  to 
Pensacola  after  the  work  at  Mobile  is  finiphed.  Bequests  that  his 
white  woxkmen  should  have  lations  at  the  £ing's  tariff.  19^ 


B.  69.  HALBnCAMD  OOLLIOTION.  50& 


Apia  IT,*  Maxwell  to  Haldimand.    The   sadden  order  for  the  regiment  to 

81  Aufutine.  proceed  to  Philadelphia  ;  has  not  been,  aoqaainted  with  the  reason. 
All  iostraotions  will  be  left  with  Major  Maokenzie.  The  Slst 
reviewed,  review  retarns  sent ;  was  surprised  to  find  the  regiment 
so  good  after  the  great  loss  at  Pensaoola.  Artillery  also  reviewed  ; 
its  proposed  embarkation.  Dr.  Lorimer's  refusal  to  retom  the 
medical  instmments  bought  for  the  regiment ;  asks  that  he  be 
compelled  to  return  them.  Page  201 

April  17,  Mary  Warner  to  Maxwell.    Askiog  payment  for  the  hire  of  the 

StAngottiiie.  gchooner  "  St.  George,"  doe  to  her  late  husband.  204 

May  1<H  Lieut/ Pilot  to  Haldimand.    Asking  his  intervention  for  the  pay- 

8t.ADgiittiii«.  m^nt  Qf  lodging  money.  Governor  Grant  and  the  last  of  the  21st 
Begiment  have  left.  Major  Moultrie  appointed  Lieut.  Governor. 
He  (Pilot)  has  sent  a  careful  man  to  look  after  Haldimand's  stock 
which  is  numerous.    The  people  anxious  to  see  him  back.  205 

Maj  11,  Lt  Col.  James  to  Gapt.  Gosling.    A  fourth  battalion  to  be  added 

Hew  York,  f^  ^^  Koyal  Segiment  of  Artillery ;  the  arrangements  for  this 
purpose.  Haldimand  has  been  written  to  by  Gage  on  the 
subject.  207 

Miur  16|  Kochon  to  Haldimand  (in  French).    The  delay  in  the  return  of 

Mobile.  schooner,  caused  by  Mr.  Connor;  everything  ready  as  ordered* 

The  large  bateau  ready,  but  cannot  be  sent  by  the  schooner,  ike 
master  saying  it  was  too  large,  and  it  would  be  a  risk  to  take  it. 
Has  sent  un  diable  (a  kind  of  wheeled  vehicle  for  carrying  heavy 
logs)  with  chaiDs  for  oxen.  Has  also  sent  timber  and  some  wild 
fowU  Cannot  send  the  small  schooner ;  she  is  not  yet  fitted  with 
sails,  as  the  bailmaker  only  arrived  the  previous  day.  Progress  of 
work.  He  is  having  the  small  boats  caulked.  Bespecting  rations 
for  the  mep  of  the  schooner,  which  he  will  undertake  to  repay  if 
not  allowed.  209 

M^  3S,  Jacob  Scbalk  to  Capt  Goslinfir,  St.  Augustine.    With  list  of  the 

HewYwk.  rejriment  (Boyal  Artilleiy).  How  the  mattrosses  are  to  be  dis- 
tributed, the  companies  with  supernumerary  gunners  to  have  fewer 
of  them.  The  re-arrangement  of  the  non-commissioned  officers ;  the 
supernumeraries  to  be  sect  to  New  York.  Pesires  to  have  a  full 
descriptive  return  of  his  company.  212 

Betums  follow.  214 

vSmJ.^  Bochon  to  Haldimand  (in  French).    Will  have  the  work  finished 

Jiebiie.  i^y,  ^1^^  20th.    Is  anxious  to  have  further  employment,  to  refit  his 

house,  spoiled  by  the  bad  conduct  of  his  children.  Hopes  that  he 
has  found  the  two  pairs  of  oxen  to  be  good.  215 

j^  >^  ^^  Mulcaster  to  the  same  (in  French).  Had  changed  the  mode  of 
Bt.A.iiffiiftine.  a^n(j|n«  ^jjig  m^j  enclosure,  since  the  news  that  there  would  be  no 
war.  Major  Small  bad  left  a  fioe  horse  to  be  sent  to  him  (Haldi- 
mand), which  ho  would  take  care  of  until  it  could  be  sent  The 
departure  of  the  Governor  and  almost  all  the  officers  of  the  31sty 
so  that  they  are  living  like  hermits.  Asks  for  some  of  Haldimand's 
company  to  save  them  from  being  lost  in  fields  of  indigo  and 
rice,  especially  the  former,  which  is  growing  in  an  astonishing 
manner.  216 

J^lli  Bochon  to  the  same  (in  French).    Beports  the  progress  of  the 

''*^*^  works,  which  he  requests  should  be  examined,  that  he  m%y  obtain  a 

receipt.  Bxouses  for  sending  two  instead  of  one  pair  of  oxen  as 
ordenKl.  Statement  of  other  work  that  may  be  done.  Is  finishing 
another  diable.  Would  like  to  have  other  work  when  the  present 
is  finished.  218 

State  of  work  appended^  220 


&08  HALDIMAND  OOLLSOnOK.  B.  99 


1771 

Jaly  aOr  *  Captain  Grosling  to  HUdimand.   BnoIosiDij^  the  instractiona  he  has 

StAagostine.  received  as  to  filling  ap  the  companies  of  artillery,  which  do  ndt 
seem  to  tally.  Has  written  to  New  York  for  an  explanation.  Asks 
instmctions  in  the  meantime.  Page  221 

Jolj  24,  N.  Green,  Commissary,  to  the  same.     Applying  for  leave  of  ab- 

PensacoU.      genoe.    Will  leave  William  Williams  as  his  snbstitate.  223 

September  7,       Major  Mackenzie  to  the  same.    Sending  returns  of  the  31st.    The 
SuAognftine.  reasons  for  the  irregularities.    Another  regiment  ordered  to  thia 
place  to  occupy  the  new  barracks.    About  50  recruits  joined  the 
31st.    Does  not  expect  them  to  remain  long  as  they  are  deaertiofir 
every  week.    Bespecting  the  accounts  of  JOiturin's  company.    227 
October  8,  John  Marr  to  the  same,  introducing  Lieut.  Lewis,  of  the  "  I>iana.'* 

Jamaie*.  Hopes  he  himself  mav  be  able  to  pay  such  a  visit,  of  which  Sip 
George  Bodney  gives  hopes.  Introduciog  also  Mr.  Phillips^  2nd 
Lieutenant  of  the  "  Diana."  229 

October  10,        Sowcrs  to  the  same.     Sending  stores ;  is  advertising  for  brick- 
New  Tork.      makers,  but  the  terms  asked  have  been  such  an  imposition  that  they 
cannot  be  ^iven.    Has  delivered  copies  of  all  plans  to  Hutohins^  as 
well  as  hints  for  his  guidance.  231 

A  private  note  follows,  833 

October  17,        Connor  to  the  same.  Drowning  of  Drummer  Donaldson  and  death 
Mobile.  of  one  of  the  men  in  hospital.    Sending  report  of  a  survey  on 

provisions.  234 

Norember  7,       Bochon  to  the  same  (in  French).    The  agreement  with  hia  late 
Pensacola.      father  Continues.    Will  supplythe  number  of  nlanks  deficient,  and 
shall  send  more  if  wanted.     Will  carry  out  all  his  father's  inten- 
tions. 23ft 
November  11,     Isaac  Monsante  to  the  same  (in  French).    The  surprise  at  the 
Penaacola.      departure  of  Durade ;   the  reasons  stated ;    does  not  believe  the 
schooner  will  return,  on  account  of  threatened  proceedings  by  credi- 
tors.   The  injury  to  his  own  credit ;  asks  for  the  loan  of  $200  for 
six  months,  giving  his  little  negro  in  pledge.  237 
November  19,      Bochon  to  the  same  (in  French).    Sending  the  schooner  witJi  the 
OhTeoiJ  ^^    remainder  of  the  planks,  some  hay,  &o.    Will  supply  whatever  else 
may  be  wanted.  240 
December  10,      Moultrie  to  the  same.    BEas  received  word  of  the  regimental 
StAnguitine.  oranges.    Is  always  glad  to  see  the  troops  arrive  and  sorrjr  to  see 
them   go.      His  appreciation  of  Captain  Gosling  and   his  sub- 
alterns. 241 
December  12,     Same  to  the  same.    The  bad  state  of  his  (Haldimand's)  fiurm. 
fluAuguBtine.  jjj^  i^jgij  character  of  the  indigo,  at  a  sale  in  London ;  it  beat  that 
from  Carolina  hollow,  and  the  French  also.    Has  sold  his  plantation 
in  Carolina  and   is  bringing  his  negroes  here.    Captain  Grosling, 
who  carries  this  letter,  will  give  all  the  news.                               242 
December  16,      Mackenzie  to  the  same.    Arrival  ot  the  29th ;  ho  has  transferred 
St.Augafltlne.  ^y^^  instructions  to  Col.  Carr,    Safe  arrival  of  Ensigns  Johnston  and 
Mason.    Hutchison  will  be  repaid  for  expenses  incurred  for  a  sick 
soldier,  &o.                                                                                       245 
December  16,      Mulcaster  to  the  eame  (in  French.)    Bespecting  his  (Haldi- 
liVw.^'^ '       mand's)  farm.    The  unfortunate  position  of  Mr.  de  Brahm.         241 
December  16,      Col.  Carr  to  the  same.    Sending  returns  of  the  29th  andSlst, 
St.  Augufltine.  j;^^  detachment  of  Royal  Artillery  under  Capt.  Downman,  embarked 
but  not  yet  sailed.    Other  details.                              ^                 240 
1^0  date.             De  la  Grautrais  to  the  same  (in  French).    That  he  .had  sent  an 
account  of  the  insults,  robbery  and  burning  at  Pontohartrain.    Joy 
at  his  return  to  the  Government.    His  necessities ;  cannot  retom  to 
New  Orleans  except  on  taking  a  new  oath  of  fidelityi  which  he  woald 


B.(to 


taALDnCANB  OOLLXOTIOK. 


601 


im.  never  do,  as  he  will  maintain  the  one  he  has  yolnntarily  taken  to* 
His  Brittanio  Majesty.  Has  inoarred  debt  for  boilding  and  for 
fenoing  his  land.  The  good  qoalit]^  of  the  land  and  prodnots.  Has 
been  np  tho  Hanchao ;  the  otetractions  in  the  channel ;  their  causes. 
The  fine  qoalitj  of  the  land  along  tho  river,  and  the  fine  timber  to 
be  met  with.  Had  sent  last  year  an  express  to  Pensacola  to  give 
an  account  of  Indian  oatrages  for  which  he  had  not  yet  been  paid. 
Asks  that  the  amoiint  be  given  to  his  son ;  believes  that  the  small 
nations  had  acted  at  the  instigation  of  the  Spaniards ;  they  are 
canoe  men,  accnstomed  to  the  lakes  and  bayons.  Page  250 

Bmanuel  de  Giez  to——  Tin  French).  Bzpressing  repentance  and 
shame  for  his  past  life  and  asking  forgiveness^  and  making  pro- 
fession of  religion.  Asks  for  a  French  Bible  as  a  precioas  gift.    255^ 

James  Willing  to  Haidimand.  Is  going  to  settle  npon  the  land 
given  him  by  Haidimand  ;  has  bnilt  a  magazine  npon  the  npper 
line.    Asks  for  a  deed  ;  has  had  the  line  ran.  258 

Major  Btherington  to  the  same.  Becraiting  for  his  battalion.  Its 
miserable  condition  from  being  so  long  in  these  posts.  To  be 
relieved  early  in  spring  by  the  52nd  and  probably  sent  to  the  West 
Indies.  260^ 

Bxtract  of  orders  to  Captain  Thomas  Gamble  to  repair  to  Pensa- 
cola, to  carry  on  the  pablic  service  nnder  Haidimand.  262 

Major  Garr  to  Haidimand.  Will  be  carefnl  in  following  instruc- 
tions. The  difficulty  of  communicating  with  Peneacola.  Par^  feeling 
subsiding  in  Bngland  and  Ireland ;  the  likelihood  of  a  lasting  peace, 
strength  of  the  navy  increased.  Death  of  the  Princess  Dowager  of 
Wales.  263 

Mulcaster  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  expense  at  Mm  Plaisir 
(Haldimand's  farm) ;  has  put  a  Prussian  officer  on  it  to  take  charge 
and  to  give  it  up  when  wanted.  His  industry  and  services.  HM 
been  as  far  as  the  cape,  and  found  about  150,000  acies  of  good 
land.  265- 

P.  Bochon  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  delay  in  sending  the 
planks  ;  has  loaded  a  schooner,  and  would  be  glad  if  a  thousand 
more  planks  would  be  taken.  267 

Carr  to  the  same.    With  monthly  returns  of  the  garrison.        269- 

James  Willing  to  tho  same.  Has  arrived  with  goods  fit  for  the 
Indian  trade  of  the  Illinois ;  has  found  Fort  Chartres  destroyed  by 
Hamilton  and  only  50  men  left  to  protect  tho  settlers  till  they  could 
remove  their  effects.  Asks  for  permission  to  trade  and  settle  on  the 
Biver  Pearl.  270^ 

Thomas  Gamble.  Kequisition  for  $1,000  to  carry  on  the  public 
service.  272 

Bdmund  [Bush  Wegg,  Attorney  General  of  West  Florida.  Depo- 
sition as  to  the  proce^inffs  on  a  charge  for  cruelty  against  Gambel, 
engineer,  and  the  attempt  oy  him  to  force  a  duel  on  the  deponent.  273 

GoL  Beid  to  Haidimand.  Thanking  him  for  kindness  shown  to 
M^or  Small  and  making  offer  of  service.  27T 

Bochon  to  the  same  (in  French).  Advising  that  he  had  drawn  for 
$50  to  account  Shall  send  another  load  of  pumk,  so  soon  as  the  bad 
weather  is  over.  278 

Lt  Governor  Sinnott  to  the  same.  Giving,  bo  far  as  his  memory 
would  serve,  an  account  of  a  transaction  respecting  horses,  at  £as- 
kaskias.  279^ 

Captain  Hay  to  the  same.  Bequisition  for  a  deserter  in  custody 
of  the  troops  at  Mobile.  28^ 


Ho  date. 


Janiiaiy  8. 
iUiichao. 


Januaiyai, 
Kiaganu 


New  York, 

lb  J  a, 

8t.Aogii8tine. 


IbylS, 

8t  Augastiiie 


May  32, 
BiTidre  aiix 
Oldena. 

June  19| 
81.  Auffostiiie 

H«w  Orleans. 


JoljlO, 
PenMMola. 

JaljlS, 
Pensacola. 


JTew  York. 

September  S, 

Bfrl^reanx 

Chiensi 

September  10, 
London. 


September  10, 


£08 


HALDIMAMD  OOLLBOTIOK. 


&€f 


1772. 
October  2, 
Riri^re  avz 
Ohieni. 

October  25, 
South  of 
Preaqa'ltle. 


Jforember  3, 
London. 


NoTember  lly 
New  Orleans. 


Norember  13, 
Fiee  Meson 
{■lands. 


Norember  21, 
Soath  of 
Presqa'Isle. 


Norember  26, 

OarjB-Fort, 

PensaeoU. 


December  1, 
New  Orleans. 

December  2, 
Mobile. 


No  date, 


Boohon  to  Haldimand  (in  Frenoh).  Has  granted  an  ordar  for  tho 
amoont  dno  him,  to  satis^  an  ezeontion.  Has  planks  and  hay  ready 
to  send.    Asks  protection  for  the  bills  drawn.  Page  2^ 

Hntchins  to  the  same.  Detention  by  contrary  winds.  Tho  ^  War- 
wickshire Waff  "  at  anchor,  but  was  unable  to  reach  her,  from  the 
heavy  sea,till  uiat  morning.  Oetting  eyerything  in  readiness  to  set  out 
for  the  Samphire  Islands.  Mr.  Bo&ow's  schooner  has  been  yery  ear- 
yiceable.  Will  haye  the  **  Warkwickshire  Wag  "  returned  aa  000a 
as  possible.    The  party  well;  continued  bad  weather.  28§ 

General  Armstrong  to  the  same.  Congratulations  on  his  appoint- 
ment to  the  2nd  Batt  Boyal  Americans ;  he  himself  being  ezonanaed 
to  the  8th.  The  settlement  of  accounts  to  be  lefb  to  Mr.  Boss,  £uJ- 
dimand's  agent.  288 

James  Willing  to  the  same.  That  the  firm  of  Willing  &  Morris 
can  supply  flour  on  better  terms  than  any  other ;  asks  him  to  gel 
Mr.  Stephenson's  contractor  to  giYe  them  the  preference.  289 

Hutchins  to  the  same.  Had  got  the  schooner  into  the  lagoon  on 
the  8thy  and  over  the  bar  on  the  9th.  Befers  him  for  informatjoa 
of  proceedings  to  Mr.  Belile,  who  can  be  depended  on.  Will  write 
a  circumstantial  account.  The  conduct  of  Gapt.  Wild  had  nea^ 
caused  him  (Hutchins)  and  his  party  to  perish  from  hunger,  besidea 
oausing  great  expense.  Cannot  sail  till  the  wind  changes.  Dc^taik 
of  the  good  conduct  of  the  party.  Captain  Wild's  merits,  in  spite 
of  his  mistakes.  The  services  of  Beiile  to  be  settled  for  on  liia 
arrival.  Will  leave  foi-  Pensaoola  as  soon  as  the  schooner  is  safe 
over  the  shoals.    Has  sent  six  barrels  of  manure.  291 

Same  to  the  same.  Had  got  the  *^  Mercury  "  over  all  the  shoals; 
her  detention  ;  left  her  on  the  ISth,  in  the  channel  near  EHiip 
Island.  Gould  not  make  the  continent  with  the  **  Blizabeth,"  owing 
to  contrary  winds ;  has  left  her  with  orders  to  proceed  to  Pensaoola. 
Had  suffered  from  want  of  water.  294 

Hay  to  the  same.  Is  happy  to  hear  of  the  good  conduct  of  his 
officers  and  men ;'  hasordei^  a  survey  on  the  '*  Mercury."  Cannot 
order  an  examination  on  Captain  Wild's  conduct,  but  will  give  bis 
opinion  as  soon  as  the  journal  of  his  proceedings  is  laid  before 
him.  297 

Oliver  Pollock  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  offer  of  James 
Willing  to  supply  flour  for  Uie  troops.  296 

Gamble  to  the  same.  Has  persuaded  Stuart  to  remain  instead 
of  going  to  Pensacola ;  is  trying  to  persuade  him  to  live  on  his 
plantation.  Will,  on  his  return  to  Pensacola,  report  on  all  the  mat- 
ters entrusted  to  him.    The  want  of  pork  at  the  post.  300 

De  Noyon  to  (Haldimand  ?)  (in  French.)  Bespecting  the  debts  ef 
M.  de  la  Goterai,  assumed  by  M.  de  la  Frenidre,  and  asking  that  the 
money  due  to  the  former  be  paid  over  to  meet  the  engagements  of 
M.  de  la  Frenidre.  308 


1773. 
Jaanary  21, 
PeoBaeoU. 


LxTTEBs  FROM  Yabious  Pkbsons,  IffS.— Yol«  IIL 

B.M.  21t780. 


B.70. 


W.  Tom  Dallas  to  General  Haldimand.    That  he    cannot 
men  to  take  charge  of  a  vessel  not  under  the  direction  of  the  navy. 
Has  sent  an  anchor.  Page  1 


B.70 


HALDDCAHD  OOLLBOTIOK. 


SM 


1773. 
Jttnaary  29^ 
Mootreal. 


FebnxarT4| 
Peniacol*. 

Febraarj  17, 
New  York. 

February  20, 
New  York. 

FebraMT26, 
Annapolis. 

March  I, 
Kingston. 


March  5, 
Peniacola. 

March  12, 
Montreal. 


March  16, 

Portsmouth, 

N.R. 


March  18, 
Bt.  Vincent. 


Iffarch  29, 
Detroit 


April  6, 
fijhskaskias* 

AprUS, 
Manchac. 


April  8, 
Fort  Gage. 


April  10, 
Fort  Gage. 
April  10, 
New  Orleans. 


Colonel  Templer  to  Haldimand.  That  the  olBoen  oanDot  ohaiigo 
their  opinion  as  to  the  oondoot  of  Captain  Anstrnther.  They  agree 
with  the  Greneral  as  to  Uie  affair  of  the  burning  of  Crown  Point 

Page» 

William  Cambel  to  the  same.  Sends,  through  the  secretary,  a 
statement  as  to  the  conduct  of  two  men  and  their  abuse.  6 

John  Maunsell  to  the  same.  Congratulations  that  he  is  appointed 
to  the  command  in  chief.  8 

William  Sherriff  to  the  same.  Has  engaged  a  vessel  to  bring  him 
to  New  York.  » 

Daniel  Delaney  to  the  same.  Respecting  the  sale  of  lands  in 
Maryland  belonging  to  Colonel  Bouquet.  10 

Captain  Orandidier  to  the  same.  Congratulates  him  on  being 
appointed  colonel  of  the  2-60th.  Asks  for  allowances  granted  to 
other  captains.  12 

Captain  Comwallis  to  the  same.  Will  send  men  to  see  about 
repairs  to  the  vessels  spoken  of.  13 

Colonel  Templer  to  the  same.  Has  sent  accounts.  The  contro- 
versy between  Major  Preston  and  Captain  Maturin.  Leave  of 
absence,  fielative  to  accounts  as  stated  by  Colonel  Jones.  Will 
the  regiment  move  ?  14 

Samuel  Holland  to  the  same.  Congratulations  on  his  promotion. 
He  (Holland)  has  sold  out  of  the  army.  Has  made  poor  invest* 
ments  in  land  in  St.  John's  Island  and  Quebec.  Has  been  granted 
3,000  acres  in  New  Hampshire.  Survey  of  Nova  Scotia  and  as  fiur 
as  Boston  nearly  finished.    Private  news.  17 

George  Etherington  to  the  same.  Sends  statement  of  the  condi- 
tion of  the  2-605i,  to  which  the  Ghsneral  has  been  appointed 
Colonel.  20 

Major  Basset  to  the  same.  Bestlessness  of  the  Indians.  Bad 
state  of  provision  store.  The  want  of  civil  ffovemment  throws 
groat  labour  on  the  commanding  officer.  Bequires  an  interpreter, 
as  he  does  not  know  French.  Kecommends  Mr.  Sterling  tor  the 
office.  214 

Patrick  Morgan.  Bond  for  exportation  of  furs  to  a  British 
port.  21 

Thomas  Hutchins  to  General  Haldimand.  Detained  by  bad 
weather.  Will  give  information  as  to  the  Iberville  on  his  return. 
Settlers  on  the  Natchez  on  good  terms  with  the  Indians.  Settled 
government  on  the  Ohio.  M^issippi  navigable  for  vessels  of  200 
tons.  Fort  Pitt  abandoned.  Civility  of  the  Spanish  officers. 
Good  order  in  the  Natchez  settlement.  23 

Captain  Lord  to  the  eame.  'Has  drawn  for  expenses,  the  nature 
of  which  is  stated.  The  sidns  sent  off  by  Morgan  show  the  impor- 
tance of  the  fur  trade.     The  frauds  on  the  commissariat.     Indian 


outrages. 
The  same  to  the  same. 


With  returns,  &c. 


31 


April  13, 
Pensacola. 

April  19, 
KiDgiton, 
/amaioA. 
April  28, 
BkAugnitine. 


James  Willing  to  the  same.  Sends  various  articles.  Bespecting 
lands  at  Pensacola,  and  Mrs.  Fairchild's  property.  Desires  to  have 
contracts  settled,  &o.  32 

John  Csmble  to  the  same.  Desires  an  investigation  into  his  tnuiB> 
actions  with  reference  to  contracts  for  timber,  so.  36 

Major  Dickson  to  the  same.  Congratulations  on  promotioB. 
Changes  on  the  staff  of  North  America^  31 

Lt.  Colonel  Carr  to  Captain  Kemble.  Bsmarks  on  returns,  &c.  40 


S10 


HALDDCAKD  OdLLMltOlT. 


kT^ 


irts. 

April  28, 
StAngnatiiie. 
April  29, 
Orovn  Point. 

April  29, 
Detroit. 


lUy- 

Hartford, 
Coon. 

PiMUAta 
£UurDOur. 


M»7l5, 
Montreal. 

May  15, 
Jliagara. 


Mtchnmna- 
kinak. 

May  18, 
Peniaoola. 


Mo  date 
CMay), 

Penaacola. 

Peniaeola. 


May  20, 
Grown  Point 

Detroit. 


May  29, 
MontreaL 


May  SO, 
tit.  Vincent. 


Jnne  1. 
Mew  7 ork. 

Jane  3, 
Qoebec. 

Jane  3, 
Qaebee. 

Jane  4, 
Detroit. 


Lt  GoL  Oarr  tolGtoneral  Ctage.  Arri^  of  the  14th  Begiment,  &o. 

Page  41 

Captain  AnBtratber  to  General  Haldimand.  The  burning  of  the 
fort  and  saying  materials,    fietorn  of  provisions,  &c  4Z 

Major  Basset  to  the  same.  *  Trader  murdered  at  Sandnsky  by  an 
Indian.  The  destmotive  effects  of  ram ;  the  bad  character  of  the 
tnulers ;  necessity  of  ^ying  power  to  check  them.  The  danger  of 
the  King's  domain  being  mken  possessipn  of  by  them.  The  yalae 
of  the  land  for  garrison  supplies;  their  present  dearness,  Poyerty 
of  the  Indians.    Slow  progress  of  the  barracks.  .  44 

George  Wyllys.  Minute  of  proceedings  of  Gk>yernor  in  Council  of 
Connecticut,  as  to^^giying  up  a  soldier  charged  with  burglary.        4'> 

Samuel  Holland  to  Haldimand;  That  he  is  setting  out  to  suryey 
to  the  east  of  the  Kennebec  to  thd  Bay  of  Fandy«  Desbarres  to 
publish  maps  of  this  country.  The  saryeys  of  Pabos,  &o.,  carried 
off  by  Hanson.  Goyernor  Wentworth  is  on  a  tour,  taking  steps  to 
preyent  the  destruction  of  masting  timber,  &c.  50- 

Colonel  Templer  to  General  G^ge.  Bespecting  instructions 
receiycd.  62 

F.  Smith  to  General  Haldimand.  Ordnance  stores  arrived.  Want 
of  shingles.  Bepsirs  of  the  wharf  at  the  landing  place.  Want  of 
carpenters.    Sale  of  unseryiceable  shinffles.  5:i 

John  Yattas  to  General  Guge.  Work  at  the  Fort.  Sorry  plight 
of  the  Indians.  Leaye  giyen  to  the  commissary  and  Indian  inter- 
preter to  build  houses  near  the  Fort.  55- 

J.  Stephenson  to  General  Haldimand.  Arriyal  of  packets.  Tim- 
ber for  the  barracks.  The  Mississippi  settlement.  Goyernor  Brown 
acijuitted.  New  Goyernor  anxious  to  get  home.  Settlement  of  Mrs. 
Fairchi]d*s  claims.  57 

Thomas  Hutchins  to  the  same.  Arriyal  of  Major  Dickson.  Pro- 
ffress  of  the  works.  Likelihood  of  the  Grenadier  barracks  bein^ 
demanded  by  Goyernor  Chester  for  use  as  a  stable.  w- 

Major  Dickson  to  the  same.  Will  cariy  out  instructions.  Probable 
demand  by  the  Goyernor  of  West  Florida  for  Grenadier  barracks. 
No  barrack  utensils,  bedding  or  other  articles,  &q.  61 

Capt  Anstruther  to  the  same.  Clearing  up  the  wreck  from  the 
fire  at  Crown  Point.    Beturns  sent.  6$ 

Major  Basset  to  the  same.  Bm  secured  the  Indian  murderers. 
The  good  effect  that  would  be  produced  by  their  execution.  The 
yoracity  of  the  Indians  about  the  Fort.  67 

Colonel  Templer  to  General  Grage.  Inyestigatlon  as  to  Captain 
Simpson,  Boyal  Artillery.  Becruits  raised  in  ^tland.  Trusts  there 
may  be  no  yolunteers  from  the  31st.  69  * 

George  Btherington  to  Greneral  Haldimand.  Beturns  of  the  2-60th. 
Captain  Holland  has  had  14  of  the  best  men  at  suryey  duty  to  the 
detriment  of  the  battalion ;  they  are  ordered  to  join.  The  station  of 
the  battalion  in  the  West  Indies,  &c.  70 

General  G«ge  to  Colin  Drummond.  Bequisition  for  money  for 
army  expenses.  72 

Nicholas  Sutherland^to  General  Haldimand*  Is  dismissing  unser- 
yiceable men.  *  73 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Draughting  men  from  the  21st  Begi* 
ment.  Beturn  of  stores ;  transports  embarking  troops  at  Plymouth. 
Is  proceeding  on  his  tour  of  inspection.  74- 

Major  Basset  to  Gkneral  €kige.  The  Indians  not  so  much  to  blame 
as  the  French,  who  incite  to  murder,  fto.  Will  giye  no  passes  to- 
traders  for  Yenslick's  post    Has  refused  to  receiye  the  St.  Josepb 


B.70 


DALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION, 


511 


*-^ 


im.  IndianB.  Captain  Kirk  to  take  charge  of  the  works.  Expense  for 
Indians  at  the  post,    ^'eceesity  for  store  hoase.  Page  85 

General  Haldimand  to  .     Two  letters  respecting  Ifae  sale 

of  Brigadier  Bonqaet's  lands  in  Ma^laod.  77 

Colonel  Jones  to  General  Gage.  Ketarns  relative  to  the  garrison, 
stores,  &o.,  at  Qoebec.  79 

Captain  Lord  to  Captain  £emble.    Orders  received.  39 


June  5, 
New  Tork. 

June  10, 
Quebec. 

June  11, 
Illinois. 
June  11, 
Oastle 
William. 

June  13, 
Qaebeo. 

Jane  13, 
StAognsiine. 

June  14, 
8t.Augn>8tlno- 
Jnne  \if\ 
Boeton . 


Jane  16, 

MichiUimA- 

kinak. 


June  17, 
Detroit. 


July  18, 
Dublin. 


Jane  22, 
PhiladelpblA* 


June  23, 
llontreal. 
June  24, 
Philadelphia. 

June  27, 

Piihbruge 

(Pittsburg?) 


June  29. 


June  29, 
Niagara. 
June  30, 
New  York. 

Jnne  30, 
Fort  Oage. 

June  30. 
PhiUdelphia. 

Quebec. 


Jnlj  1, 
Boston. 


Lt  Colonel  Leslie  to  General  Haldimand.  Leave  of  absence  for 
Eosign  Snow,  fininons  state  of  the  barracks;  asks  for  a  farther 
credit  on  the  J>.  Q.  M.  G.  80 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Beview  of  the  2l8t.  Arrival  of 
recruits.  81 

Colonel  Carr  to  the  same^  Company  of  the  14th  to  be  despatched 
to  Bbode  Island  to  relieve  another  company  there.  82 

The  same  to  the  same.    Has  hired  a  sloop  for  transport  85 

J.  Montage  to  the  same.  That  he  has  been  informed  of  Geoeral 
Gage's  leaving  for  Europe.  Will  co-operate  with  Haldimand  as 
Commander-iirChief.  84 

Captain  Yattas  to  the  same.  Beports  of  Indian  attempts  on  the 
Fort  at  Iletroit,  turn  out  to  be  groundless.  Intrigaes  of  Spaniards 
with  the  Indians.  Murders  by  Indians.  Miners  returning  dissatisfied. 
Accounts  of  expenses  und  returns.  88 

James  Andrews  to  Major  Basset.  Suspicious  movements  of  the 
Indians,  want  of  arms,  &o.,  on  board  of  his  vessel  the  *' Generfli 
Gage  "  and  necessity  for  a  supply.  9i 

J.  Marsh  to  General  Haldimand.  Congratulations  on  his  promo* 
tion.  Has  obtained  his  majority  and  will  try  to  get  colonelcy. 
Changes  among  the  officers  and  pergonal  news.  94 

Major  Hamilton  to  the  same.  Leave  of  absence  for  Lieutenant 
Bichardson.  97 

Another  letter  of  23rd.  b8 

Colonel  Templer.    Return  of  men  discharged  from  the  Slst.      99 

Thomas  Willing  to  General  Haldimand.  Congratulations  on  his 
promotion.  His  (Witling's)  brother  established  on  the  Missiesippi. 
Is  sending  a  pipe  of  Madeira,  &;o.  100 

George  Crogban  to  Captain  Prevost.  His  ill-health.  Promotion 
of  Haldimand.  Prefers  his  claim  to  the  old  barracks,  &p.,  Asks  for 
settlement  of  claims  of  Germans  to  lands  given  by  Colonel 
Bouquet  104 

Captain  Lemonlt  Betnm  of  draughts  from  the  31st  to  the  8th  or 


King^s. 
F.  Smith  to  G.  Maturin. 


103 
103 

the 
109 
the 
112 


Bill  drawn  for  Indian  expenses. 

Commissary  Leake   to   General  Haldimand.     Bospeoting 
abuses  in  supply  of  provisions  in  Newfoundland. 

George  Castles.    Account  of  expenditures  on  account  of 
Crown. 

Thomas  Willing  to  Greneral  Haldimand.  Asking  for  recommen* 
dation  in  favour  of  Mr.  Francis,  who  proposes  to  settle  as  a  planter 
in  Florida.  113 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Arrival  and  quartering  of  the  7th« 
Becommends  that  the  rejected  men  of  the  draughts  from  the  31st  be 
sent  home.  Arrival  of  Artillery.  Asks  for  an  engineer  to  carry 
on  the  works,  as  large  sums  are  expended  on  them  yearly.  115 

Thomas  Apthorp  to  the  same.  Asks  for  warrants  for  subsistence 
of  the  64th.  US* 


126-9 


4^12 


haldhiamd  oolliotion. 


B.  70 


1T73. 
Jolj  1, 
Michillima- 
kioak. 

Julyl. 


July  2, 
Portsmoaih, 
N.  H. 

July  a, 
Portpmouth, 
N.  H. 

Julys, 
Fori  Qage. 


July  3, 
Detroit,  on 
board  H.  H. 
8.  Earl  of 
Duzunore. 
Julys, 
Pituburg. 


July  7, 
Quebec 

Halifax. 

July  8, 
Quebec. 

July  8, 
Quebec 


July  9, 
Wifliami« 
burg. 
July  10, 
Quebec 

July  10, 
MontreaL 
July  13, 
Detroit. 


July  16, 
Quebec 

July  17, 
HaUfax. 


July  20, 
Pittsburg. 

July  21, 

St.  Augustine 


July  22, 
Annapolis. 

July  25, 
Aouapolis. 


Captain  Yaitas  to  Haldimand.  fleports  of  investigatioDa  as  to  the 
deaths  of  traders.  State  of  bateaux.  Breach  of  faith  of  the  Saak 
Indians.    The  state  of  the  for  trade.  Page  119 

Chevalier  Maubec  to  the  ^ame  (in  French).  Memorial  for  pro- 
tection to  him,  as  he  intends  settling  on  the  Mississippi  in  West 
JFlorida.  122a 

Samuel  Holland  to  the  pamo.  Progress  of  the  surveys.  Betum 
of  General  Wentworth.  Arrangements  for  paying  men  engaged  in 
surveys,  &c.  121 

The  same  to  the  same.  Belative  to  the  pay  of  the  men  of  the 
60th  employed  under  him  on  survey  duty,  together  with  correspon- 
dence with  General  Gage  on  the  subject  and  returns.  123 

Captain  Lord  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  purchase  of  lands  by 
Murray  from  the  Indians  ;  he  will  not  allow  him  (Murray)  to  settle 
them.  13  i 

Thomas  Bobinson  to  Major  Basset.  The  defenceless  state  o  the 
veseel.  The  designs  of  the  Indians  and  the  impossibility  of  de  end- 
ing the  ship.  12!l 

Alexander  McKee  to  General  Haldimand.  Beports  by  the 
Shawanese  of  the  designs  of  the  Wabash  Indians  against  the  Ohio 
settlement.  133 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Applies  for  leave  of  absence  to 
Oommissary  Cunningham.  134 

Colin  Drummond  to  F.  Hutchison.  With  copy  of  requisition  from 
General  Gage.  135 

Captain  Mackay  to  G^eneral  Haldimand.  With  contingent 
accounts  of  the  65th.  136 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Transports  ready  to  receive  the  21st. 
Betums  of  troops.    Applies  for  leave  for  Lieut  Palmer.  137 

Commissary  Cunningham  to  the  same.  Has  communicated  his 
ordersfor  the  supply  of  Quebec  flouitothe  upper  posts.  Betom 
of  stoppages  and  stores.  138 

Lord  IJtinmore  to  the  same.  That  he  desires  to  cultivate  corres- 
pondence with  him  (Haldimand)  as  Commander-in-Chiefl  140 

Colonel  Jones  to  tho  same.  Leave  of  absence  for  Captain 
DePeyster.    Beview  returns  sent.  139 

Colonel  Tcmpler  to  tho  eame.    Discharge  of  Walter  Lawson.  141 

Major  Basset  to  General  Gage.  Beqoisitions  for  arms  for  the 
lake  vessels.  The  designs  of  the  Indians.  The  land  force  that  could 
be  raised  if  there  were  arms.  142 

Colonel  Jones  to  G^eneral  Haldimand.  The  21st  embarked ;  their 
good  behaviour.  Asks  payment  for  his  advances  to  the  regiment.  144 

F.  Braoe  to  the  same.  Sending  retumsi  accoantSy  &c.,  and  asking 
for  warrants  for  money  to  meet  expenses.  Is  leaving  for  England. 
Appointment  of  Spaight  to  carry  on  the  works.  145 

George  Croghan  to  the  same.  Forwarding  despatches  from  Fort 
Chartres.  148 

Captain  Furlong  to  the  same.  Becmits  for  the  14th  arrived. 
Asks  leave  to  go  to  New  Tork.  The  14th  badly  provided  with 
barrack  necessaries.  150 

Daniel  Delaney  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  sale  of  the  General's 
lands.  149 

Francis  Hutchison  to  the  same.  The  disposal  of  the  Grenerars 
lands.    The  violent  party  feeling  in  the  town.  151 


3.70 


UALDUIAVD  OOLLIOTION. 


513 


1773. 
Jalj  26, 
Montreal. 

July  25, 
Quebec. 

July  27, 
PhiUdelphia. 


July  28, 
StAaguBtine. 

July  28, 
St.Auguitine. 

July  29, 
Quebec. 

July  30, 
Pbiladelphi*. 
Nodato(Wew 
York,  July.) 


July  30, 
St.Auguitine. 


July  31, 
CaaUe 
WUliam. 
July  — 
Quebec 

August  2, 
St.  Vincent 

August  2, 
Pensacola. 


August  3, 
Pensdcola. 


August  4, 
Pensacola. 

August  6, 
Pallas 
Transport. 
August  6, 
Quebec. 

Kodate 
(August). 

August  13, 
Montreal. 

August  18, 
Halifai. 
August  13, 
Montreal.  . 

August  IS, 
Antigua. 

August  18, 
New  rork. 


G.Matarin  to  Faldimand.  The  condition  of  the  mine  and  stores  at 
Crown  Point.  The  necessity  of  reinforcing  the  garrison  at  Ticon- 
deroga.  Page  154 

Ck)lonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Respecting  the  command  of  his  regi- 
ment and  court  martial  on  an  officer.  180 

Thomas  Willing  to  the  same.  Settlers  for  the  Mississippi  dis- 
coaraged  for  want  of  laws  and  protection.  The  bad  effects  of  the 
Spaniards  holding  the  Key.  Will  assist  Mr.  Hatchison  on  his 
arrival.  157 

Colonel  Carr  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  Major  Connance's  company 
from  Providence.    Se tarns  sent.  156 

Colin  Drummond  to  the  same.  Sending  temporary  warrants  and 
abstracts  for  the  7th  and  52nd.  159 

Commissary  Cunningham  to  the  same.  Bespeoting  an  error  in 
the  stoppage  accounts.  160 

Lieutenant  Fowler  to  the  same.  Applies  for  certificate  for  a 
grant  of  land.  161 

Brigade  Major  Moncrieffe  to  Lt.  Col.  Nesbitt,  47th.  The.  un- 
furnished state  of  the  barracks  under  Provincial  rule  ;  to  get  his  men 
as  well  satisfied  as  possible  and  to  conciliate  the  people  in  the 
Jerseys,  so  as  to  get  all  that  is  possible  out  of  them  for  the  comfort 
of  the  men.  162 

John  Moultrie  to  General  Haldimand.  Congratulations  on  promo- 
tion and  offers  of  service.  Good  feeling  l^tween  the  civil  and 
military  authorities.  164 

Colonel  Leslie  to  the*  same.  Asks  leave  for  Lieutenant 
EUiston.  165 

Major  Williams.  Beturns  of  draughts  from  the  Slst  to  the  52nd 
that  have  been  discharged  as  unfit  for  service.  166 

George  Etherington  to  the  same.  Iteturns  of  the  2-60th 
and  of  necessaries  wanted.  167 

Thomas  Hutchison  (Hutchins?)  to  the  same.  Progress  of  the  works 
and  prospect  of  obtaining  materials.  Health  of  troops  good.  Asks 
for  sketches  that  may  be  useful  to  him  in  his  map.  169 

Major  Dickson  to  the  same.  With  returns.  Accounts  disallowed. 
Lieut.  Governor  Durnford  preparing  to  go  to  England.  Proposes  to 

Eroeecute  Marshall  for  breach  of  contract  for  building  the  block- 
ouscs,  &c.  172 

J.  Stephenson  to  the  same.  Sending  bills  of  exchange.  Tho 
misfortunes  of  Bochon  the  contractor,  &c.  175 

Admiral  Parry  to  the  same.  Bepairs  needed  to  the  ^^Wentworth." 
Artillery  for  England  to  go  in  the  "Prince  of  Wales."  177 

Major  Williams  to  the  same.  Bespecting  tho  conduct  of  Ensign 
Bandallofthe  52nd.  178 

Colonel  Chavolan  to  the  same.  The  regulations  as  to  rations  for 
Artillery  on  foreign  service.  182 

Captain  Crawford  to  Captain  Hutchison.  Sending  accounts  of 
the  26th  to  be  certified.  183 

F.  Bruce  to  Haldimand.  Leave  of  absence  to  Ensign  Westropp.  184 

Colonel  Templer  to  the  same.  Belative  to  pay  of  volunteers  from 
the  2l6t  Begiment  185 

Captain  Grandidier  to  tho  same.  Asking  the  Generars  influence 
for  his  promotion.  186 

General  Haldimand  to  D.  Delaney.  Bespecting  the  sale  of  his 
property  in  Maryland,  187 


126—9} 


514 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


B.'n^ 


1773. 
Anpust  19, 
Kredericton. 

AQfi^Bt  19, 

Quebec. 

ADgntt  20, 
Cadtle 
William. 
August  23, 
LondoD. 


An^QSt  28, 
Quebec 

Aogost  37, 
Pensacola. 


Augast  27, 
Qoebeo. 


IffOBt  ! 

Uoit. 


l>e 


Aagnst  28, 
Halifax. 

August  28, 
Montreal. 


August  28, 
Pensacola. 


August  30, 
Balifaz. 
August  31, 
Peoiacola. 


D.  Delaney  to  Genorai  Haldimand.  Eeepeoting  the  sale  of  the 
laBds  in  Maryland.  Page  192 

Colonel  Jooea  to  the  same.  BespectiDg  the  death  of  a  loose 
Canadian  woman  and  trial  of  soldiers.  19> 

Colonel  Leslie  to  the  same.  Contingent  acooonts.  Scarcity  c^ 
water  in  the  garrison,  19S 

Lt.  Colonel  Christie  to  the  same.  Appointed  Lt.  Colonel  of  the 
60tb.  Is  coming  to  New  York  for  Canada.  Becommends  Looia 
GeneTay  for  employment.  200 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Bospecting  leayes  of  absence  in  the 
8th  or  King's.  203 

J.  Stephenson  to  the  same.  Sending  bills  of  exchange  and 
remarks  on  Lt*  Governor  Darnford's  debt.  Sale  of  land  in  the 
colony  stopped.    Slanders  by  Mr.  Blaokwell.  205 

Sargeon  Mabane.  Certificate  of  ill-health  of  Lieutenant  Hig- 
gins,  52nd.  207 

Major  Basset.  Answer  of  the  Miamis  Indians  to  Sir  William 
Johnson's  speech  delivered  to  them  by  the  Haron-Miamis,  18  th 
Angnst,  1W3.  18a 

George  'fnrner  to  Greneral  Haldimand.  Stating  the  mode  of  draw- 
ing for  contingent  accounts.  208 

Colonel  Templer  to  the  same.  Will  hold  a  Board  of  Inquiry  re- 
garding the  conduct  of  Captain  Anstruther  at  Crown  Point.  Hos- 
pital mate  sent  to  Oswegatchie.  209 

Thomas  Hutchison  ( Hutchins?)  to  the  same.  Progress  of  the  works. 
Bad  quality  of  the  tools  sent  from  New  York ;  could  Ite  got  good  oo^ 
the  spot ;  Lieut.  Governor  and  Mrs.  Dumford  sailing  for  home. 
Bespecting  hispay.  Wants  sketches  and  plan  of  Lake  Ontario.  211 

John  Mackay  to  the  same.    With  accounts  of  the  65th.  202 

J.  Stephenson  to  the  same.    Bncloeing  Bochon's  bilL  217 


Captain  De  la  Place  to  the  same.    Has  taken  command  and  la 

Crown  Point,  sending  off  tbc  stores  saved  from  the  fire.  Bad  state  of  the  bridge. 
Beturns  sent  218- 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Asking  leave  of  absence  for  Lieut 
Hifgins,  52Dd.  220 

Harry  Gordon  to  the  same.  That  he  is  on  leave  of  absence  from 
Grenada.  221 

Alexander  Grant  to  the  same.  Detroit,  Niagara  and  Miohilli- 
makinak  supplied  with  provisions.  222 

Colonel  Leslie  to  the  same.  Orders  have  been  seitt  to  Snrgeoa 
Bishop,  64th,  to  attend  a  court  martial  at  the  Jerseys.  22^ 

Captain  Vatt^s  to  the  same.    The  Mining  Company  at  St  Mary's 

(Sault  Sto.  Marie)  have  recalled  their  manager.    They  have  had  no 

return  from  their  property,  but  the  charge  against  the  manager  is 

for  trading  for  his  own  benefit  Traders  gone  to  wintering  grounds. 

The  quantity  of  furs  come  down.  224 

Captain  Do  la  Place  to  Captain  Sowers.    Sends  report  on  the 

Ciown  Point,  gtate  of  the  works  at  Ticoodoroga.  225 

geptemberS,       Colin  Drum mond.    Beceipt  lor  ration  stoppages.  22^ 

Colonel  Jones  to  General  Haldimand.    Beview  returns  o£  the  7th 

Fusiliers.  221 

John  Carden  to  the  same.    Beturning  temporary  warrants.     228 

Commifi'sary  Cunningham  to  the  same.  Acknowledging  warrants. 
He  leaves  next  day ;  Alexander  McCulloch  to  mot  in  his  absence.  22^ 


September  % 


September  2, 
Quebec. 

September  3, 
PbiUulelpbia. 

BeptemBer  3, 
Detroit. 

September  6, 

Castlo 

William. 

September  8, 

llicbillima- 

kiAAk. 


September  9, 


Qufbeo 
bepf^mber  9, 
Quebec. 

September  11, 
MoDtreal. 
bi-pi(>Diber  13, 
<2aebec 


B.  TO  HALDIITAMD  OOLLBCTION.  515 


1773 

September  13,      Aiajor  Dickeon  to  Haldimand.  DeficioDoy  of  meat  io  store.  Fresh 
Peniacola.      beef  to  be  served  out.    Leave  of  absence  for  Lioatenant  Garriqoe. 
Progress  of  the  works.    Prospects  of  a  Spanish  war.  Page  231 

September  18,      General  Haldimaod  to  Colonel  Leslie.    Sending  leave  of  absence 
New  York,      fy^  OAplain  Stewart,  64th.  '^  34 

September  14,      Major  Forlong.    Betarns  of  volunteers  from  the  29th.  230 

8t.A.uffustlne.  •*  ® 

September  IS,      Colin  Drammond  to  General  Haldimand.    Betaming  temporary 
Quebec.  warrants.  235 

September  18,      John  Phillips  to  G.  Hatarin.    Bespecting  his  salary.  236 

September  18      Captain  De  la  Place  to  General  Haldimand.  Has  sent  off  ordnance 
Grown  Pointl  Stores  to  Tioonderoffa.  237 

September  23,      Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.    Sending  accoants  and  retorns.      23S 
Quebec. 

September  2^      Major  Furlong  to  the  same.    Sending  retarns  of  volantcors  from 
St.AogusUne.  the  29th.    Leave  of  absence  to  Captain  Stanton.  239 

September  24,      Bnsign  Willington  to  the  same.    Has  been   appointed  to  the 
Crown  Point.  Artillery  at  Crown  Point,  and  asks  for  the  usual  allowance.  240 

Septoiber24,      Colonel  Hamilton  to  the  same.    Warrants  received.    Bespecting 
Haiifitt.         deserters ;  a  detachment  sent  in  search  of  them.    The  works  in 

progress.    Contingent  accounts.    Leave    of  absence    to  Captain 

Fenwiok.  Officers'  quarters  nearly  completed.  241 

September  25,      J.  Marsh  to  the  same.    Congratulations.    Becommerds  Captain 
Olare  OMile.  jjogi^nj^  47th,  and  his  brother  ;  asks  ensigncy  for  the  latter ;  state  of 

Ireland  tranquil,  &c.  245 

September2e,      Colonel   Carr  to  the   same.    Movements    of  transports.    Pew 
flt.Augu8tme.  yolunteers  for  the  14th  Artillery  going  homo.   Difficulties  of  getting 

the  troops  embarked,  as  shown  in  detailed  journal.  24o 

September  27,      Captain  Mosgrave  to  the  same.  Applying  for  leave  of  absence.  254 

WiUiAm. 

September  28,      H.  C.  Burnaby  to  the  same.    The  good  character  of  John  Wield 
Pensacola.      as  a  seaman,  &c.  253 

September  29,      J)aniel  Delaney  to  the  same.    Terms  proposed  for  settlement  of 
Annapolie.      purchase  money  of  his  lands  in  Maryland.  255 

Beptember  30^      Major  Basset  to  the  same.     Prospects  of  gettine  on  with  work  in 
Oetroit.  spring.    Friendly  messages  from  the  Indians,  &c.    Detachments 

arrived  for  the  upper  posts.    Bespecting  allowances  for  postage, 
&c.  257 

September  80,      Golonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Court  martial  on  Ensign  Bandall.  259 

^ptember),      Captain  De  la  Place  to  the  same.    Survey  of  repairs  to  Fort 
Grown  Point.  Tioonderoga  (see  p.  225).  260 

No  date  Colonel  Carr  to  Major  Furlong.    Leaving  instructions  issued  by 

S*Au ™*Uni  Haldimand  for  the  command  in  H:ast  Florida.  388 

October  1,  Captain  Blackets  to  G^eneral  Haldimand.    Betums.    Death  of 

ProTidence.  ^^^  officers.  Bad  state  of  the  barracks  the  cause  of  the  sickness 
of  the  garrison,  261 

October  I,  Captain  De  la  Place  to  the  same.    Sending  garrison  returns. 

Grown  Point.  Dogpatch  of  ordnance  stores.  Arrival  of  a  detachment  of 
Artillery.  262 

October  2,  Gtoorge  Btherington  to  the  same.    Lieut.  Brehm  gone  to  join  the 

St.  Vinoent.  General,  and  to  inspect  clothing  on  the  way.  Asks  that  the  detach- 
ment with  Captain  Hollflfnd  be  ordered  to  join.  Sickness  in  the 
battalion.  263 

October  2,  Captain  Maturin.    Bemarks  on  Major  Preston^s  garrison  order 

as  to  bateaux,  with  copy  of  affidavit  as  to  complaint  respecting 
them.  264 


i 


516 


HALDIUAND  COLLECTION. 


B.1(^ 


1773 
October  3, 
Mootreal. 
October  4, 
AnoapoliB. 

October  4, 
Pittaburg. 


October  4, 
PentacoU. 

October  4, 
FcDiaooU. 


October  4, 
MontrcaL 

October  S, 
lIontreAl. 

October  6, 
Montreal. 

October  6, 
New  York. 

October  6. 
New  York, 


Octobers, 
Pensacola. 

October  7, 
Pensacola. 

October  7, 
New  York. 

October  10, 
New  York. 


October  11, 
Montreal. 

October  11, 
Boston. 

October  13, 

Charleston. 


October  14, 
Quebec. 


October  15, 
Detroit. 


October  16, 
Montreal. 

October  18, 
Montreal. 

October  16, 
Montreal. 


J.  Manror  to  Major  Prestoo.  Ezplaoatioo  as  to  qaarrel  about 
bateanz.  Page  267 

Daniel  Delaoey  to  General  Haldimand.  Bospecting  money  paid 
on  account  of  Maryland  property.  268 

George  Croghan  to  the  same.  Fighting  among  the  Indians.  Has 
sent  despatches  by  an  Indian  to  Detroit.  Suit  against  him  for  the 
old  barracks.  The  harm  done  by  the  corporal's  guard  left  to  take 
care  of  the  boats.  269 

Thomas  Hutchison  (Hntchins?)  to  the  same.  Sketches,to  accompany 
his  report  on  the  Mississippi  and  Iberville,  sent.  272 

The  same  to  the  same.  Relative  to  his  report  on  the  Mississippi 
and  Iberville  with  sketches.  Sickly  state  of  the  garrison  at 
Pensacola.  Progress  of  the  works.  His  expenses  on  the  Mississippi 
trip.    Allowance  to  brickmakers.  (Sketches  are  not  here.)  27^ 

Captain  Maturin  to  Major  Preston.  Semonstranoes  as  to  the 
change  of  system  with  regard  to  the  delivery  of  bateaux.  276> 

The  same  to  the  same.  Further  respecting  the  mode  of  delivering 
bateaux.  27a 

Major  Preston  to  Captain  Maturin.  Respecting  the  orders  for 
giving  out  bateaux  (see  pp.  264-267-276-279).  28a 

George  TurnbuU  to  Captain  Hutchison,  60th.  Introducing  M« 
Maisonville  and  stating  his  services.  281 

General  Haldimand  to  Thomas  Willing.  Asking  him  to  rqoeive 
the  part  payment  of  the  purchase-money  of  his  Maryland  pro- 
perty. 28^ 

Major  Dickson  to  General  Haldimand.  Sickness  in  the  garrison. 
Progress  of  the  works.    Desires  to  have  recruits.  283 

Thomas  Hutchison  (Hutchins?)to  the  same.  Delay  in  relief  of  Artil- 
lerr.  Desires  that  Mr.  Marlow  may  remain  to  assist  in  the  works.  284 

Daniel  McAlpin  to  Captain  Hutchison,  60th.  Sccommending  M. 
Maisonville.  28& 

General  Haldimand  to  James  Stirling.  Acknowledges  his 
memorial,  &c.  Will  be  of  service  to  him  should  an  opportunity 
offer.  287 

Colonel  Templer  to  J.  S.  Goddard,  and  W.  Jones*  Orders  to 
survey  damaged  provisions.    Survey  appended.  288 

John  Phillips  to  Francis  Hutchison.  Transmitting  papers, 
&o.  290 

Colonel  Carr  to  General  Haldimand.  The  difficulties  of  getting 
the  regiment  embarked ;  casualties;  arrival  at  Charleston ;  ready  to- 
embark  for  England;  Major  Butler  has  applied  to  be  left 
behind.  291 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Slanders  on  Captain  Forster  of  the 
8th.  The  bad  character  of  the  slanderer,  Deputy  Commissary 
Tricket.  Leave  of  absence.  Punishment  of  the  men  accused  of 
ill-treating  a  woman    (see  pp.  195  to  197).  293- 

Major  Basset  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  having  ordered  arms  for  lake 
vessels.  Sickness  of  the  troops  and  insufficiency  of  Mr.  Anthon's 
allowance.    The  wretched  state  of  the  Indians.  297 

Colonel  Templer  to  the  same,  llespectinflr  the  dispute  about  the 
bateaux.  299 

Captain  Maturin  to  the  same.  Beferring  the  dispute  about  bateaux 
for  the  General's  determination.  ^02 

The  same  to  the  same.  Private  representations  as  to  the  channel 
through  which  orders  should  reach  the  Quarter  Master  General's 
Depaiiment  and  the  necessity  of  the  rules  being  general,  &c.      bOl 


B.  70 


HALDIMAND  COLLSOTION. 


Ml 


Major  PnrloDg  to  Haldimand.  The  weakoess  of  tho  14th  makes  it 
unfit  for  garrison  duty.    Tlie  mortality  at  Sen  Provideoco. 

Pago3ia 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  The  illness  of  the  Chaplain  (Mr. 
Carleton).  requires  him  to  obtain  leave  of  absence.  Deserter  to  be 
sent  to  JMew  Tork.  311 

Governor  Legge  to  the  same.  Notifying  his  appointment  as 
Gk>verDor  of  Nova  Sootia.    Offers  to  ooocur  with  Haldimand.      313 

Caleb  Stilson  to  the  same*  Has  handed  over  papers,  &c.,  relating 
to  Pabos  to  Peter  Haldimand.  Asks  for  a  settlement  of  his  claim.  3 15 

Thomas  Apthorpe  to  the  same.  Applies  for  warrant  for  subsist- 
ence. 314 

Captain  De  la  Place  to  the  same.  Bepairs  to  barracks  at  Ticon- 
deroga.  Barrack  deficiencies  and  wood  supplied  to  Crown  Point 
and  Ticonderoga.  317 

Benjamin  Chapman  to  F.  Hutchison.  Sending  accounts  for  sub- 
sistence of  the  18lh.    Two  oompanies  are  up  the  Illinois.  319 

Colonel  Templer  to  General  Haldimand.  Court  of  inquiry  on 
Captain  Anstruther  not  yet  ordered.  His  disagreeable  situation 
with  his  brother  officers.  His  refusal  to  give  up  the  command  at 
Crown  Point  to  Captain  De  la  Place.  320 

Captain  Do  la  Place  to  the  same.  The  papers  left  with  him  by 
Captain  Anstruther.  Bridge  repaired,  strong  enough  for  guns  to 
pass  over.    Bedding  wanted.  323 

Colonel  Leslie  to  the  same.  Sending  bill  for  supplying  the  gar- 
rison with  water.  3i4 


1773. 
October  17, 
St.AugasiiDe. 

October  21, 
Qaebeo. 


Oetoberas, 
Halifax. 

October  26, 
Qoebec. 

October  27, 
Bofton. 

October  28,  ' 
Grow  a  Point. 


October  28, 
rhiladelphia. 

October  30, 
Montreal. 


October,— 
Grown  Point 


Norember  1, 
Oastle 
William. 
Norember  2, 
HaUfax. 

Norember  2, 
HaUfax. 


KoTember  2, 
Halifax. 

KoTcmber  4, 
Quebec. 
Morember  4, 
Fairfield, 
Conn. 

Kovember  6, 
Annapolis. 

November  6, 
Ticonderoga. 


Norember  S, 
Annapolis. 

Norember  11, 
Quebec. 

Korember  15, 
Detroit. 

Norember  15, 
Oaetle 
Wiliiam. 
Norember  16, 
Fortsmonth. 
N.  H. 


A.  Goold  to  the  same.  Mr.  Desbarres'  suit  with  Lieut  Governor 
Franklin,  &o.  325 

Cjlonel  Hamilton  to  the  same.  Temporary  warrants  reoeived. 
Work  at  the  eastern  battery.  Capture  of  deserters.  Will  not 
sail  for  Ireland  till  spring.  327 

George  Turner  to  the  same.  Sending  abstracts  of  subsistence  of 
the  59th  and  65th.  328 

Colonel  Jones  to  tho  same.    With  list  of  stores  wanted.  329 

Thaddeus  Burr  to  the  same.  Bespeoting  a  deserter  found  guilty  of 
burglary  and  ordered  to  be  cropped,  whipped  and  branded  on  the 
forehead.    Offering  to  give  him  up  to  the  miliUry  authorities.    330 

Daniel  Delaney  to  the  same.  Settlement  for  the  purchase  of 
Maryland  property.  332 

Captain  De  la  Place  to  the  same.  The  necessary  witnesses  senu 
down  to  Montreal  to  give  evidence  as  to  the  burning  of  Crown 
Foint.  Has  taken  command  at  Ticonderoga  and  left  careful  men  at 
Crown  Point*  The  delay  of  Captain  Anstruiher  giving  up  command, 
&c.  335 

Daniel  Delaney  to  the  same.  The  settlement  for  the  purchase  of 
tho  Maryland  property.  337 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Transmitting  temporary  warrants, 
&o.  340 

Miijor  Basset  to  the  same.  Indians  quiet.  Introducing  Captain 
Andrews,  of  the  armed  schooner,  ^'General  Gage."  341 

Colonel  Leslie  to  the  same.    Sending  temporary  warrants.      342 


Samuel  Holland  to  the  same.  Subsistence  for  detachment  em 
ployed  by  him  in  surveying.  Has  drawn  for  that  atd  tho  cloth 
mg. 


343 


lis  nALOIMAND  COLLECTION.  R  tO 


NoTnnber  10  Colin  DrammoDd  to  HaldimaiuL  TraosmittiDg  warrants  for  Bab- 
Quebeo.        '  Bigtence  of  7th  and  52Dd.  Page  345 

Ncyember  20,  General  flaldimand  to  Hagh  Wallace.  Reepeotin^  the  dUpoaal 
New  Tork.  of  the  amoant  received  fiom  the  sale  of  property  in  Maryland.  346 
NoTfmber  20,  The  Bame  to  D.  Delaney.  Thanks  for  his  disposal  of  Uie  property 
New  Ifork.      in  Maryland.  .  347 

NoTember  26,      George  Matarin  to  General  Haldimand.     Provisions  sent  to  the 
Montre*!.        npper  posts.     Cost  of  transportation  of  clothing  to  Oswegatchie. 
Ordnance  from  Ticonderoga  coald  not  be  brought  to  Lacbine  for 
the  opper  posts  owing  to  iMd  roads.     Asking  for  new  sails  for  Cap- 
tain Friena  s  armed  vessel  on  Lake  Ohamplain ;  also  new  coloura^49 
NoTember26,      Colonel  Christie  to  the  same.    Asking  for  certificate  as  to  his 
New  York,      ^j^j^  ^  receive  the  bounty  of  5,000  acres.  352 

v**^*2i?'  ^^>      Colonel  Templer  to  the  same.     Proceedings     of  the  court  of 
Montreal.       inquiry  as  to  the  burning  of  Port  at  Crovtn  Point  have  been  sent 
Petition  respecting  lands  inquired  into.  353 

Deeember  6,  Captain  De  la  Place  to  the  same.  Monthly  returns  of  garrison  at 
Ticonderoga.  Ticonderoga.    Apologies  for  ordering  bedding.  355 

Decembers,        Major  Dickson  to  thd  same.    Delay  of  saiung  of  transport  with 
Peniaeola.      troops  owing  to  bad  weathen    The  progress  of  the  works  and  the 
necessity  for  officers  to  superintend.     Non  commissioned  officers  to 
go  to  England  to  recruit.     Chaplun  appointed.     Bespecting  stores 
and  the  need  of  a  fresh  supply,  &o.  380 

December  9,        Thomas  Hutchison  (Hutchins?)  to  the  same.  Bespecting  Miller,  a 
Pensftcola.      contractor  on    the   works,    drawing  irregularly  for    his    account, 
(Two  letters).  356 

December  10,  Colonel  Templer  to  the  same.  Explanatory  of  expenditures  at 
Montreal.        Montreal,  referred  to  by  Colonel  Jones  (pp.  363  to  365;.  370 

December  16,     Colonel  Leslie  to  the  same.    The  Sons  of  Liberty  and  the  tea 
^^^1^^        skips.    The  proceedings  of  the  Committees.     The  Gk>vemor  at  hk 
country  seat    Troops  will  do  their  duty.    Tea  agents  have  taken 
refuge  with  him  (Leslie).  360 

gecwnber  16,  Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Death  of  a  sergeant,  52ni.  Bstimatea 
^^  of  repairs  to  garrisons  and  outposts.    Temporary  repairs  to  Three 

Bivers.    Exorbitant  charges  for  repairs  at  Montreal.    Has  refused 
Colonel  Templer  to  certify  the  accounts.  363 

December  17,  C.  Fordyce  to  the  same.  Sending  returns.  Death  and  removal 
8taagiistine.^j^ffi^„/  380 

December  17,  Town-Major  Hughes  to  the  same.  Explaining  the  expenditures 
Montreal.  ^^  Montreal,  referred  to  by  Colonel  Jones  (see  pp.  363  to  365).  367 
December  24,  Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Sending  regimental  accounts.  Has 
Quebec  charged  law  expenses  at  the  trial  of  soldiers  charged  with  murder 

and  acquitted.  373 

December  24,  The  same  to  the  same.  The  distribution  of  troops  and  sugsrestions 
Quebec.  f^p  ^{^^  changes  to  be  made.  The  temptations  to  young  officers  at 
Quebec  to  spend  money,  and  for  soldiers  to  form  improper  connec- 
tions. 374 
December  24,  Lieutenant  Bowes  to  F.  Hutchison.  Sending  contingent  and 
WUuSwi.        other  accounte  of  the  64th.                                                             377 

j^gg^  ^^     John  Mackay  to  P.  Hutchison.    Sending  contingent  accounts.  378 

December  as,      F.  Smith  to  the  same.    Bill  drawn  for  Indian  accounts.    The 

ifUgara.         Senecas  come  in  pretty  frequently,  but  not  their  head  chiefs,  who 

will  not  probably  come  till  the  murder  of  four  Canadians  is  settled 

fon     Indians  peaceable.  379 


A 


B  10 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


519 


1773. 
D^oember  80, 
Montreal. 


December 
Qaebeo. 

No  dete 
(1773). 


80* 


G.  Maturin  to  General  HaldimaDd.  Seoding  returDS.  CoDCcm- 
iDg  the  dispute  Tvith  JMajor  PreBlon  respeotiog  the  bateaux* 
Sending  accounts  for  warrants.  Page  384 

Commissary  McCulloch  to  the  same.  Sending  accounts  of  stop- 
pages, &0.  38T 

James  Stephenson  to  F.  Hatchison.  Introducing  If.  Maiaon- 
vilie.  (Probably  October  ;  see  p.  261).  390 


Lbttxbs  from  Yabiotts  Pxbsons.    n^i-niT.    Vol.  lY. 


B.71. 


B.M.,  21,781 


1773. 
.  Jiiooary  1, 
New  ProTi- 
'denee. 

September  8, 
FortQagei 
Mil. 


1774l| 
Janoary  1, 
'PenBACola. 


Janvarj  2, 
Pensacoia. 


Jannarr  4» 
Halifaz. 

JannarT  6, 
Halifaz. 

Junaary  6, 
Quebec. 

Jaonary  9, 
StAngaftine. 

Janoarj  10, 
Detroit 


January  12, 
Hillifaz. 

January  14, 
Quebec. 

January  18, 
Montreal. 

January  18, 
PhiUdelphia. 

January  28, 
Perth  Amboy. 


W.  Blackctt  to  General  Haldimand.  Monthly  retams.  The 
barracks  unsafe  for  new  troops,  owing  to  infectious  diseases  in  his 
company.  Page  3 

Captai^  Lord  to  the  same.  The  purchase  of  lands  by  Murray 
and  others  from  the  Illinois  Indians.  Destruction  rf  title  deeds  ot 
the  people  at  St.  Yincennes.  The  good  feeling  of  the  Chickasaws  ; 
they  deliver  up  a  Miamis  prisoner.  Unwillingness  of  the  Illinois 
people  for  civil  government;  bad  effects  of  the  removal  of  the 
troops  apprehended.  Medical  assistance  to  the  Illinois  Indiana 
suffering  from  measles.  7 

J.  Stephenson  to  the  same.  Personal  and  business  matters.  The 
non-arrival  of  stores.  Progress  of  ^ork  on  storehouse.  All  stores 
plentiful,  but  pork.    The  settlement  for  planks  at  New  Orleans.     1 

Thomas  Hut  chins  to  the  same.  That  Engineer  Gamble  writea4ie 
is  to  take  charge  of  the  works ;  will  not  give  up  the  charge  witk- 
out  special  orders  from  him  (Haldimand).  Asks  orders  to  prevent 
new  \f  orks  being  begun.  Intends  to  remain  till  the  works  are 
finished.  4 

George  Turner  to  F.  Hutchison.  Serds  abstracts  of  subsistence 
for  the  59th  and  65th.  6 

James  Mordcn  to  Colonel  Hamilton.  Becommending  the  people 
employed  at  the  ordnance  for  the  usual  allowance  of  provisions.    11 

John  Drummond  to  General  Haldimand.  Beturning  temporary 
warrants  and  sending  subsistence  accounts  of  Tth  and  52nd.  12 

G.  Fordyce  to  the  Fame.  Sending  returns.  Great  damage  to 
stores  from  the  bad  state  of  the  storehouses.  15 

Major  Basset  to  the  same.  Had  sent  orders  as  to  M.  Maisonville'a 
right  to  work  at  the  carrying  place.  Has  confined  a  Canadian 
charged  with  murder.  Bespecting  the  progress  of  the  works,  and 
the  settlement  of  Indian  expenses;  good  disposition  of  the  Indians 
who  are  about  the  fort.  The  artillery  has  not  yet  been  sent  to 
Michillimakinak  on  account  of  the  expense.  13 

Captain  Compton  to  the  same.  Asking  leave  of  absence  to  aaaist 
a  candidate  for  Berwick*on-Tweed  at  the  general  election.  Itf 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  His  refusal  to  receive  the  draughts 
from  the  31st  regiment  is  approved.  18 

Captain  Crawford  to  the  same.  Sending  contingent  aoeounta  ol 
the  26th.  IT 

Benjamin  Chapman  to  F.  Hutchison.  Transmitting  accounts  of 
the  18th  and  vouchers  for  payment.  19 

Lieutenant  Marr  to  the  same.  Contingent  accoants  of  the 
47th.  21 


620 


HALDUIAND  COLLECTION. 


B.71 


1774. 
Jaonary  80, 
Ticonderoga. 

JanuaiT  3i, 
Halifax. 


Fcbraarr  1 , 
Halifax. 


February  1, 
Quebec 

Febmary  3i 
Qoebec. 


Febroary  8, 
St.AcgHstine. 


iroary  C 
itreal. 


Hon 


Febmary  7, 
Boiton. 

Febrnarr.Ui 
PeDfiacola. 


February  16, 
StAagustine. 


February  16, 

Oattle 

William. 

February  16, 
Pensaoola. 


February  17, 
Ptfueacola. 


February  17, 
8t.  Augustine. 

February  17, 
Quebec. 

February  21, 
PeuBacoIa. 

February  24, 
Quebec. 
February  28, 
War  Office. 

Mareh  10, 
Quebec. 


Captain  Do  la  Placo  to  General  Huldimand.  Monthly  retaras. 
Death  of  Barrack  Master  Mackenzie ;  application  for  his  widow. 

Page  22 

Sev.  John  Brejnton  to  the  Grovernor  of  Nova  Scotia.  Memorial 
from  the  rector,  churchwardens  and  vestry  of  St.  Panl's,  for  ground 
occopied  by  the  artillery  barracks.  23 

Colonel  Hamilton  to  General  Ualdimand.  Bespecting  acconnts 
sent  Measures  to  stop  desertion.  Beports  on  barracks,  &o.  ESq- 
closes  dififerent  applications  for  allowances,  also  for  leave  to  bat  Id 
a  sewer,  Ac.  25 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  The  minoiis  state  of  storehouses  at 
Three  Bivers;  has  entered  into  a  contract  for  material.  29 

The  same  to  the  same.  Leave  of  absence  for  Colonel  Prescott. 
Hkissent  the  engineer  accounts,  and  hopes  an  engineer  will  be  sent 
out.    Applies  for  snowshoes.  31 

C.  Forayce  to  the  same.    Attack  on  Georgia  by  Indians.    Fear  or 
attack  on  East  Florida,  and  reinforcements  ordered.  Supply  of  pow- 
der wanted.     Leave  of  absence  for  Lieutenant  Cooper.     Qlw<y 
letters.)  *  33 

G.  Maturin  to  the  same.  Payment  for  transportation  of  the  cloth- 
ing of  the  10th.    Arrangements  for  provisions  for  Ticonderoga.    37 

George  Ewing  to  the  same.  Applies  for  grant  of  land  for  his 
brother  and  states  his  services.  39 

J.  Stephenson  to  the  same.  Sale  of  Mrs.  Fairchild's  property. 
Settlement  of  Mr.  Durnford's  note.  Mr.  Bochon's  affairs.  Applies 
for  allowance  for  loss  on  issuing  provisions.  42 

C.  Fordyce  to  the  Lt  Governor  (Bast  Florida).  The  danger  of 
fending  off  detachments  and  the  hardships  on  the  men  left 
behind.  45^ 

Colonel  Leslie  to  General  Haldimand.  Sending  accounts.  Applies 
for  allowance  for  entertaining  the  commissioners  and  tea  merchants, 
&c.  47 

Alexander  Dickson  to  the  same.  Loss  of  men's  necessaries  by  the 
schooner  '*  Mercury."  Bespecting  expenses  and  repairs.  Is  going^ 
up  the  Mississippi.  Alarm  of  the  Governor  from  the  killing  <^ 
whites  by  the  Creeks,  oansing  fears  of  an  Indian  war.  Defences 
being  prepared.  Difference  of  opinion  with  the  Governor.  Claims 
to  the  command  set  up  by  the  latter,  &c.  49^ 

Thomas  Hutchins  to  the  same.  Has^received  approval  of  his  ex- 
penses to  the  Mississippi.  Sends  additional  sketches.  Will  gladly 
make  a  survey  of  the  Mis^is^ippi,  &c.  How  ho  proposes  going  and 
returning  by  the  Ohio  to  New  York;  will  build  a  boat  for  the 
purpose.     The  progress  of  the  works,  &o.  54 

C.  Fordyce  to  the  same.  Detachments  demanded  by  the  Governor 
are  ready.  Creeks  appear  friendly.  Asks  for  instructions  in  event 
of  hostilities.    Slate  ol  the  works  and  returns  sent.  59 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Arroct  of  Whiston  for  killing  a  ser- 
geant; his  dismissal  from  the  service.  61 

J.  Stephenson  to  the  same.  The  affairs  of  Mrs.  Fairchild.  The 
unfortunate  result  of  the  attempted  settlement  of  M.  de  Maubec.    63 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.    Sending  state  of  ordnanco^Btorcs.  65 

Ant.  Chamier  to  the  same  (in  French).  To  introduce  his 
brother.  66 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Will  send  the  8th  to  relieve  the  10th 
at  posts.    Wishes  for  temporary  warrants  for  engineer  services. 


B.  71 


HALDDfAND  OOLLBOTION. 


621r 


1774. 

March  11, 
Ticonderoga. 

March  11, 
Boston. 


March  12, 

Oastle 

WiUiam. 


March  13, 
Carlo 
William. 
March  13, 
8t.A.iigiiatine. 

March  17, 
Qoebec. 

March  17, 
Montreal. 


March  18, 
HaUfaz. 

March  19, 
Montreal. 


March  19, 
HaUfaz. 


March  23, 
Quebec. 

March  24, 
Quebec. 

March  24, 
Qaebeo. 


March  24, 
Quebec. 


March  26, 
Pensacola. 


March  26, 
Peneacola. 


March  26, 
Pensacola. 

March  27, 
PeuBacola. 


March  29, 
JPcntacola* 


No  money  to  pay  repairs  at  Montreal.  The  irregalaritiea  of  accounts 
there.  Page  67 

Captain  De  la  Place  to  Haldimand.  Sends  mnater  roll  of  the  aloop 
« Betsey."  70 

Admiral  Montague  to  the  same.  The  difficulty  of  supplying  a 
ship  to  relieve  the  company  of  the  14th  at  Provideuoe.  Tne  sloop 
"  Savage,'*  or  schooner  '*  St.  Lawrence  "  may  be  taken  if  either  will 
suit  75 

(Tolonel  Leslie  to  the  same.  Cannot  get  a  ship  from  Admiral 
Montague  to  move  a  company  to  Providence,  bedding  wanted. 
Asks  for  powder,  flints,  &o.  Last  flints  from  New  York  of  no  use. 
The  refusal  to  reimburse  him  for  entertaining  the  tea  people.  En- 
closes accounts,  &c.  71 

The  same  to  F.  Hutchison.    Buclosing  accounts.  73 

C.  Fordyce  to  General  Haldimand.  The  friendly  assurances  of 
the  Greeks.  74 

John  Drummond  to  Alexander  McCuUonh.  Beceipt  for  ration 
stoppages.  76 

Colonel  Christie  to  General  Haldimand.  Asks  for  passage  for  a 
body  of  Scotch  Highlanders  coming  to  settle  in  the  Province,  on  the 
Eichelieu.     Applies  for  a  situation  for  Mr.  Oenevay.  77 

John  Mackay  to  F.  Hutchison.  Sending  contingent  accounts  of 
the  65th.  79 

Captain  Maturin  to  General  Haldimand.  Bstimates  received  for 
the  provisions  for  the  upper  posts.  Will  attend  to  the  transport  of 
the  troops  when  navigation  opens.  The  necessity  of  additional 
bateaux  and  bateau  men  for  the  8th.  Temporary  warrants 
returned.  80 

Captain  Compton  to  the  same.  That  the  65th  requires  only  23 
non  efi'ectiveB,  should  it  bo  thought  well  for  it  to  receive  draughts 
from  the  59th.  82 

Major  Prescott  to  the  same.  Bespecting  his  leave  of  absence, 
which  has  been  refused.  83 

Colin  Drummond  to  the  same.  Acknowledges  requisitions,  &o., 
and  sends  abstracts  and  warrants.  ti 

Commissary  McCnlloch  to  the  same.  Acknowledgment  of 
warrants  to  pay  over  stoppages  and  to  receive  payment  of  disburse- 
ments. 85 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Arrangements  for  the  command  of 
posts.  Leave  of  absence  to  Lieutenant  Willoc.  No  troops  at  Kam- 
ouraska  since  1772.  Severity  of  the  weather;  heavy  snow  and 
frost.  86 

Governor  Chester  to  W.  Johnston,  commanding  artillery,  West 
Florida.  To  take  measures  to  defend  the  harbour  and  town  of  Pen- 
sacola  against  the  Indians.  88 

Alexander  MacuUagh  to  Thomas  Hutchins.  Writes  as  clerk  of 
the  council  that  preparations  are  to  be  made  for  defence  against  the 
Indians.  89- 

Grovemor  Chester  to  the  Commanding  Officer,  Pensacola.  Calling 
on  him  to  take  steps  for  protection  against  the  Indians.  92 

Thomas  Hutchins  to  Alexander  MacuUagh.  That  every  measure 
will  be  taken  for  protecting  the  town  against  the  Indians.  Calls  on 
the  Governor  and  council  to  exert  their  influence  to  obtain  the 
necessary  pickets  for  the  fort.  90 

Colin  Graham  to  Grovernor  Chester.  Orders  given  to  prevent  a 
surprise  by  the  Indians,  &c.  93' 


522 


HALDDCAND  OOLLEOTIOlf. 


B.n 


irr4. 

tfftrch29, 

Castle 

WUliam. 

Marohdl, 

GMUe 

William. 

March,— 

Tioooderoga. 

April  ii 

Hilifaz 

April  2, 
P&ladclphia. 

April  3, 
Halifaz. 

April  7, 
St.  Vincent. 


Aprils, 
8t.  Vincent. 


April  11, 
Oartle 
William. 
AprUlc    . 
PenBAOoU. 


April  14. 
PeoMcoU. 


April  14, 
Peneacola. 


April  14, 
PensacoU. 


April  17, 

Oaatle 

WilUam. 


Oolooel  Leslie  to  F.  Hotohison.  Contiiigent  acooants  approved 
are  received.  Desires  to  know  what  are  the  arrangements  for  mov- 
ing troops  to  Providence,  &c.  94 

The  same  to  General  Haldimand.  Reiterates  his  request  to 
know  the  arrangements  to  be  made  for  moving  troops.  95 

Captain  De  la  Place  to  the  same.    Sending  monthly  retnms.      97 

Oolonel  Hamilton  to  the  same.  Has  taken  mp  vessels  for  troops. 
The  arrangements  for  reliefs,  &c.  98 

Major  mmilton  to  Major  Monorieff.  Sending  retoms.  Sendiiur 
resigoation  of  Dr.  Hand.    A  man  is  to  start  for  the  Illinois:        ^S 

Colonel  Hamilton  to  F.  Hntohiaon.  Acknowledging  warrants, 
&c.  100 

G^eorge  Btherington  to  Colonel  Christie.  Sending  retams.  QremX 
mortality  in  the  regiment ;  2-60th  made  up  by  voTanteers  from  the 
70th  and  68th.  Two  officers  ill,  one  dead.  Will  have  to  go  to 
Europe  if  his  wound  does  not  heah  101 

The  same  to  General  Haldimand.  Bespecting  the  accounts  of  the 
2-60 th;  volunteers  from  the  70th.  A  good  bandmaster  wanted.  The 
men  with  Captain  Holland  on  surrey  have  not  received  clothing  for 
two  years.  102 

Bobert  McLeroth  to  the  same.    Applies  for  leave  of  absence.    104 

Ordeiv 


April  21, 
-Qnebee. 


April  80. 
Montreal. 


.Penaacola. 


Mays, 
Oswegatchie. 

May  7, 
Montreal. 


Peniaeola. 


the  cannon,  ftc.,  for  the 


Colin  Graham  to  the  respective  officers.  West  Florida, 
have  been  given  to  deliver  over  to  them 
defence  of  the  Province.  106 

The  same  to  Gk>vemor  Chester.  Has  given  orders  to  deliver  the 
cannon,  &o^  for  the  defence  of  the  Province  to  the  respective 
officers.  106 

Governor  Chester  to  commanding  officer.  That  the  cannon,  &c, 
for  the  defence  of  the  Province  are  to  be  delivered  to  the  respective 
officers.  107 

Governor  Chester  to  the  respective  officers.  Authorising  them 
to  receive  all  the  cannon,  &o.,  for  the  defence  of  the  Province  from 
the  military  commanding  officer.  108 

Colonel  Leslie  to  General  Haldimand.  Transport  not  yet  arrived. 
Bight  of  Captain  McLeroth  to  leave  of  absence.  The  equality  of 
ranks  in  the  Province  is  the  cause  of  desertion,  as  it  takes  off  a 
feeling  of  subordination.  Wants  volunteers  from  regiments  goii 
home ;  not  draughts.  ^  101 

Cdbnel  Jones  to  the  same;  Application  has  been  made  by  the 
Lieut.  Governor  and  inhabitants  that  Mr.  Biohard  Hope,  surgeon  of 
the  52nd,  be  left  behind  for  the  good  of  the  town.  Ill 

Colonel  Templer  to  the  same.  Asks  that  Mr.  Miller,  surgeon's 
mate  at  Ticonderoga,  be  sent  to  Three  Bivers  to  take  charge  of  two 
companies  of  the  26th.  113 

J.  Stephenson  to  the  same.  Will  keep  up  a  supply  of  articles. 
Dread  of  a  general  attack  by  the  Creeks.  M.  de  Maubec  has 
been  refused  his  run-awny  servants  by  the  Governor  of  New 
Orleans.  114 

Charles  Austin  to  the  same.  BespectiDg  warrants  for  his 
pay.  116 

Colonel  Templer  to  the  same.  Applies  for  leave  of  absenoe 
for  Lieutenant  Borough.  Detachment  of  the  26th  for  Three 
Bivers.  11  f 

Thomas  Hutchins  to  the  same.  Will  only  carry  on  works  essen- 
tial  to  finishing  the  fort  and  barracks.    The  plans  of  the  works. 


B.71 


HALDmAND  OOLLlOTIOir. 


623 


1774. 


PeosacolA. 
Peotaoola. 


M*ylO, 
Peotacoia. 

ADQapoIis. 

ll.yll, 

Oaitle 

William. 


Quetce. 

May  13, 

PcDBacoIa. 


Qaebeo. 


MajlB* 
Castle 
William. 

Ticond«ro^a. 


IfayW, 
Quebec. 
May  19, 
ilew  York. 

Majl9, 
Quebec. 


Mtjai, 

Castle 

William. 

11*7  23i 
Monueal. 

Ma  J  24, 
bt.  Vincent 

Mar  26, 
St.  Viacent 

May  28, 
Monti  eal. 


June  2, 
MonueaL 


June  4, 
Montreal. 


The  alarm  abont  tho  Cre6k8.ProgrcBB  of  workB.  Two  men  hanged 
for  murder.  Has  ordered  a  perambulator  for  his  trip  up  the 
MiBfiispippi.  Page  119 

William  Williams  to  F.  HutchisoD.  Trausmitting  his  ao- 
Gonnte.  122 

Major  Dickson  to  General  Haldimand.  Has  made  his  visit  to  the 
MissiBBippi  as  far  as  the  NatchcB.  The  fears  of  the  Creek  war. 
Benewed  disputes  between  tho  civil  governor  and  the  military 
as  to  the  right  to  order  the  defences.  The  governor's  pretensions  to 
take  military  command.    Progress  of  works  and  delenceu.  124 

Colin  Graham  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  disputes  with  Gov* 
emor  Chester.  131 

Daniel  Delaney  to  F.  Hutchison.  The  disposal  of  the  money  from 
tho  sale  of  the  Gencrurs  Maryland  property.  133 

Colonel  Leslie  to  General  Haldimand.  Arrival  of  ships.  General 
Gage  apr>oinled  Grovernor.  All  the  reliefs  from  Britain  ordered 
to  New  England.  Boston  to  bo  closed  as  a  port ;  Custom  liouse  to 
be  moved  io  ^alem.  Adams,  &c.,  have  written  to  New  York,  Phila- 
delphia, &o.,  to  shut  their  ports  till  Boston  shall  be  opened,  134 

John  Garden  to  tho  same.  The  severe  illness  ot  his  (Garden's) 
son.  134 

Governor  Chester  to  the  same.  Has  recommended  the  purchase 
of  his  house  as  a  Governor's  house.  The  prospect  of  an  Indian  war. 
Offer  of  help  by  the  Choctaws  against  the  Creeks.  Mr.  Charles 
Stuart  gone  to  visit  the  Choctaws  and  Chickasaws.  136 

Colonel  Jones  to  the  same.  Temporary  warrants  received.  Back- 
wardness of  the  season  has  prevented  the  engagement  of  bateau 
men.  140 

Governor  Hutchinson  to  the  same.  Transmitting  as  one  of  his 
last  acts  of  govornment  two  certificates  for  officers*  pay.  142 

Captain  De  la  Place  to  the  same.  Has  delivered  to  Capt.  Mon- 
tresor  parchments  for  Ticonderoga  and  Crown  Point.  The  latter 
the  place  fixed  on  for  barracks.  Emigrants  sailed  for  St  John's.  143 

Colin  Drummond  to  the  same.    Boceived  requisitions,  &o.        146 

General  Haldimand  to  Col.  Leslie.  Has  received  Act  of  Parlia- 
ment for  shutting  the  port  of  Boston.  Hopes  General  Gage's  arrival 
will  rcbtore  order.    Detachments  of  artillery.  &o.,  not  vet  sent  144 

Colonel  Jones  toGenora}  Haldimand.  Will  keep  the  order  for 
draughts  from  the  10th  and  62nd  till  the  arrival  of  the  transports 
with  reliefs.    The  troops  fully  occupied  with  duty  and  drilL       146 

Colonel  Leslie  to  the  same.  Bespecting  money  for  the  public  ser- 
vice. 147 

Colonel  Templer  to  the  same.  Sending  a  deserter  to  New  York. 
Detachments  for  Michillimakinak  and  Detroit  sent  ofL  148 

George  Etherington  to  the  same.  List  of  men  of  the  2-60th 
employed  by  Captain  Holland.  149 

The  same  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  accoutrements  and  clothing 
of  the  2.60th.  150 

Color  el  Templer  to  the  same.  Urging  the  settlement  of  accounts 
for  Barrack  Masters'  Department,  £o.,  Colonel  Jones  not  having 
ordern  to  that  effect  162  , 

Colonel  Christie  to  the  same.  The  arrival  of  emigrants  ;  their 
unreasonable  expectations.  His  disappointment  ^at  the  battalion 
being  separated  ;  asks  that  it  be  brought  together.  164 

John  Eraser  to  the  eame.    Bespecting  warrants.  166- 


524 


HALDIXAND  OOLLBOTIOir. 


B.n 


1774, 
Jane  13, 
PortsmoQth, 
J^.  fl. 


June  16, 
Antigua. 


Jane  36, 
PhiladelphiA. 


Jnlj  19, 
AmBteraam. 

July  27, 

0«Btle 

WilUem. 

Aa|;niat6, 

London. 


August  16| 
Pensacola. 


August  25, 
London. 

September  20, 
PhiladelphU. 

October  20l 
Philadelpbia. 

October  28, ' 

Antigua. 


October  2d, 
j3t.  Vincent. 

October  81, 
War  Office. 

October  31, 
Pensacola. 


December  12, 
Pensacola. 

December  20, 
St  Vincent 

177i. 
Marcb  28, 
Antigua. 

April  4, 
Antigua. 


Samnel  HoIlaDd  to  Haldimand.  lotends  to  romove  to  near  New- 
York  ;  has  sent  his  sooretary  to  look  for  a  hoase.  Has  paid  his  ra»- 
peots  to  General  Gage  at  Salem.  His  men  are  surveying  in  Hkiassa- 
chnsotts  without  molestation.  The  "  Cansean  "  blockading  Boston. 
Has  had  no  answer  to  his  application  for  subsistence  of  the  men  of  the 
2-60th ;  no  advice  of  the  arrival  of  instruments  sent  Family  new8.l57 

Captain  Grandidier  to  the  same  (in  French).  Will  say  nothing 
about  being  offered  the  Deputy  Quartermaster  Generalship  till  be 
hears  from  Major  Etherington  officially,  &o.  160 

Reverend  Itobert  Newburgh  to  the  same.  Asking  for  a  Ck>art 
Martial  to  settle  disputes  between  him  and  the  Boyal  Lrish  Regiaient 
of  which  he  is  Chaplain.  162 

George  Grand  to  the  same  (in  French).  Introducing  Captain 
Barbut.  163  . 

Colonel  Leslie  to  the  same.  Sends  contingent  accounts.  The 
people  of  Boston  as  stubborn  as  ever.  164 

Lieutenant  Ellis  to  the  same.  Has  had  his  health  re-established 
by  leave  of  absence.  His  views  of  the  early  repression  of  the  Boston 
disturbances.  He  is  to  be  detained  and  put  on  reciruiting  service. 
Ask  for  bis  (Haldimand's)  influence  for  his  promotion.  163 

J.  Stephenson  to  the  same.  Bespecting  Mrs.  Fairchild's  property 
in  Maryland.  Has  received  the  price  of  a  negro  from  Mr.  Dnmford. 
The  works  at  the  Clifb.  171 

Henry  Ellis  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  his  kindness  to  his  relative. 
Lieutenant  Ellis.  174 

Thomas  Willing  to  the  same.  Accounts,  &o.,  of  lands  in  Maryland. 
His  views  of  the  disputes  between  the  colonies  and  the  mother 
country.  176 

The  same  to  the  same.  Will  send  papers  and  try  to  send  a  pipe 
of  ffood  Madeira.    Introducing  Mr.  Batt.  178 

Colonel  Christie  to  the  same.  Found  only  four  companies  of  the 
2-60th.  Confusion  oi  accounts.  Captain  Brown,  Tthe  paymaster's,) 
denial  of  hearing  any  complaints.  Has  ordered  accounts  to  be 
made  up.  Sir  ^Iph  Payne  on  a  tour  of  inspection  ;  inadequate 
allowance  for  officers,  &c.  The  desire  of  the  West  Indian  Governors 
to  keep  troops  to  outnumber  the  negroes.  Not  enough  of  officers 
with  tne  detachment.    Want  of  a  surgeon.  188 

George  Etherington  to  the  same.  Sendiog  returns.  Men  of  2-60th 
sickly.    Soon  to  return  to  Antigua.  180 

Lord  Barrington  to  Sir  Jefifery  Amherst  Sending  a  letter  fh>ai 
Sir  Balph  Payne  respecting  the  clothing  of  the  2-60th.  165 

Thomas  Hutchins  to  General  Haldimand.  Allowance  for  passage 
money  and  extra  allowance  for  briokmakers  not  yet  authoriskU 
Progress  of  the  works.  Sketches  for  his  map.  Desires  to  have  Journal 
of  French  gentlemen  from  Canada  to  the  westward,  or  copies  of  the 
same.  181 

Jacques  Barbut  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  for  protection 
and  btating  his  services.  185 

George  Etherington  to  the  same.  Beturn  of  clothing  due  men  of 
the  2-60th.  187 

Colonel  Christie  to  the  same.  Asks  advice  and  assistance  for  an 
extravagant  nephew,  who  has  left  his  regiment  at  Minorca  without 
leave  and  been  superseded.  192 

The  eame  to  the  same.  The  accounts  of  the  battalion  (2-6 Dth) 
and  cash  irregularities.    Sir  Ralph  Payne's  hospitality.    Is  deter- 


B.ll 


HALDIMAND  OOLLSOTIOir, 


535 


1775. 

April  18, 
Aotigaa. 


May,17, 
ADtigaa. 


Jane  17. 


JoneSS, 
3o«ton. 


Jaly4. 
New  Tork. 


July  30, 
ChUer 


mined  to  briog  the  accounts  into  order.    The  necessity  of  having 
the  battalion  UDited.    Irrognlarities  in  allowances,  &c.  196 

Christie  to  Haldimand.  Busy  with  accouiitM  of  the  2-60thy  which 
is  a  great  labour ;  will  leavo  alter  the  accounts  are  squared.  Sends 
returns.  >  202 

The  same  to  the  same.  Still  busy  with  the  accounts.  Surgeon 
dead.  Major  Etheriogton  to  remain  with  the  corps,  and  he  (Chiistie) 
will  leavo  it,  as  both  field  officers  need  not  be  present.  204 

To  General  Haldimand.  Nominal  return  of  officers  killed  and 
wounded  at  Charleston  Heights  when  the  Americans  were  defeated. 
The  number  of  officers  killed  was.  25 ;  wounded,  68.  Total  of  officers 
and  men  killed  and  wounded,  1,038,  of  these  250  were  killed  in  the 
action  and  250  died  since.  '       224 

George  Brown  to  General  Haldimand.  Action  at  Charleston.  The 
number  of  wounded  ]  requires  surgeons.  Asks  his  influence  for  the 
a{)pointment.  49th  and  63rd  gone  on  an  expedition  but  returned 
without  efifecting  anything.  Firing  on  Bozborough.  Dangerous 
nature  of  the  wounds  received  by  the  soldiers.  206 

Samuel  Holland  to  the  same.  Wants  copy  from  Mr.  Desbarres  of 
his  Nova  Sootian  surveys.  Asks  settlement  for  the  detachment  of 
2-60th  with  him  surveying.    Messages.  208 

Herbert  Munster  to  H.  F.  Haldimand.  Begrets  that  General 
Haldimand  is  probably  leaving  the  army.  The  sense  all  have  of  his 
merits.  210 

Daniel  Delaney  to  General  Haldimand.  Has  allowed  his  son  to 
go  to'  Europe  on  account  of  the  shocking  state  of  this  continent. 
Little  hope  of  collecting  debts.  The  stoppage  of  payments  when 
the  intercourse  with  Great  Britain  was  broken  off.  211 

The  same  to  the  same.  With  remittances  for  his  Maryland 
property.  212 

Prevost  de  Bessinge  to  Mr.  Haldimand  (in  French)^  Desires  to 
know  the  movements  of  his  uncle  (General  Haldimand)  that  he  may 
meet  him  in  London,  &o.  213 

Colonel  Christie  to  General  Haldimand.  Desiring  to  see  the 
General  with  message  fVom  Sir  Jeffery  Amhierst.  215 

John  Cambel  to  the  same.  Desires  an  interview  to  lay  his  claims 
before  him  (Haldimand).  216 

Lieutenant  Downman  to  the  same.  Asking  his  inflaenoe  to  have 
certain  claims  for  services  at  Pensacola,  &c.|  allowed  by  the  Board 
of  Ordnance.  218 

Thomas  Home  to  the  same.  Asking  him  for  order  to  enable  him 
to  draw  money  expended  whilst  in  Florida.  221 

The  same  to  the  same.  Asking  him  to  certify  accounts  for 
payment.  227 

Captain  Schank  to  the  same.  Sending  list  of  killed  and  wounded ; 
asks  his  recommendation  for  promotion.  228 

J.  Busillion  to  the  same  (in  French).  His  gratification  as  a 
relation  to  hear  of  his  successes.  Bequesting  the  General's  influence 
to  get  his  (Rusillion's)  nephew  a  position  in  the  army.  231 

rercy  to  the  same.  Successes  of  the  rebel's  in  Canada  and  at  sea. 
Are  fitting  up  works  for  mortar.  Laments  the  misfortune  of 
Britain  sending  vessels  out  unarmed.  Haldimand's  nephew  promoted, 
&c.  ^9 

J.  M.  P.  (Prevost)  to  — ^—  (in  French).  Thanks  for  services.  The 
little  chance  of  success  in  America.  The  enthusiasm  excited  by  the 
taking  of  Canada  and  the  lo^s  it  has  caused  to  Britain  by  neglect  of 
fortifying  Crown  Point  and  the  Lake.    The  necessity  of  granting 


Ihnrst. 


JqIjH 
AnoapoUs. 


July  28, 
Annapolii. 

Julj  31, 
Breda. 


Aogust  11, 
London. 

AngQft  17, 
London. 

Anguft  18, 
London. 


September  21, 
(London  7) 

Octobers, 
<London). 

October  8, 
Boston. 

December  12, 
Irerdnn. 


December  14, 
Botton. 


December  26, 

Hermitage. 


5.6 


HALDIMAMD  OOLLEOTION. 


KTl 


1775. 

Deoember  37, 
Three  Rirers. 

December. 

1776. 
JftnoArr  4, 
Three  Kiyers. 

June  6, 
Areochea. 

June  8| 
LftnaaDQe. 
September  9, 
Hedifield. 
Ko  date 
(1776). 

September  28. 


October  3, 
Qaebec. 

NoTember  6, 
Qaebec. 


NoTember  6, 
Qaebec 


NoTember  12. 

December  26, 
Ferroy. 

December  26, 
Montreal. 


December  81, 
Loodon. 


December  31, 
LondoQ. 

December  31, 
Porttmouth. 

1777. 
JftDoarj  If 
London. 

January  6, 
London. 

January  16, 
Montreal. 


January  16, 
London. 

February  2, 
Hermitage. 

February  17, 
MontreaL 


the  demaodB  of  the  colooiflts.  His  own  diBappoiDtments  and  def  ire 
to  withdraw  from  the  army.  ^  235 

Aaron  Hart  to  Colonel  LiTingeton.  Sending  accounts  of  goods 
delivered  to  the  regiment.  240 

'Thomas  Home  to  General  Haldimand.  Amount  dne  for  contin- 
gencies of  the  2 )  St  24 1 

Aaron  Hart  to  Colonel  Livingston.  Bespecting  certain  goods 
stored.  24) 

J.  Bonjoar  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  AskiDg  his 
inflaence  to  obtain  a  company.  244 

to  the  same  (in  French).    Family  news,  &o.  246 

F.  Howe  to  the  same.    Good  wishes  lor  his  success  at  Qaebec.  248 

P.  Haldimand  to  the  same  (in  French).  Has  written  concemin^ 
Pabos.    Death  of  Lieutenant  Stilson.  249 

Imbert  de  Traytorrent  to  — —  (in  French).  Asking  leave  to 
go  to  Switzerland.  263 

Max.  Jacobs  to  G^^noral  Carlo  ton.  Has  ordered  ships  of  war 
to  remain  at  Qaebec  all  winter.  Wit-hes  success  on  the  Lake  Cham- 
plain  expedition.  26t 

P.  Haldimand  to  General  Haldimand  fin  French).  Has  failed  to 
find  General  Oarleton  at  Qaebec ;  not  likely,  therefore,  to^get  employ- 
ment till  spring.    No  chance  of  employment  on  the  coast.  252 

The  same  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  unfortunate  result  of  his 
shipments  from  Pabos.  Capital  required  to  carry  on  the  fishing. 
Desires  to  know  what  is  to  be  done  about  the  fishing  and  aboat 
Pabos,  &o.  254^ 

Sir  Guy  Carleton  to  M.  Deschambault  (in  French).  Wishes  for 
his  success.  262 

Capiain  de  Morsier  to  Mrs.  Fairchild  (in  French).  Giving  her 
news  of  her  relations.  269 

James  Porteous  to  Captain  Foy.  Explaining  how  he  had  carried 
out  his  orders  to  procure  supplies  of  hay,  oats,  flour,  &c.,  for  General 
Howe's  army  271 

Edward  Harvey  to  General  Haldimand.  Account  of  successes  by 
Cornwallis  at  Brunswick  ;  Howe  to  join  him ;  their  winter  quarters 
to  extend  from  the  Delaware  to  Khode  Island.  Bhode  Island 
abandoned.  273 

Captain  Brehm  to  the  same.  Will  take  M.  de  Traytorent  to  his 
lodgings.    Friendly  messa^,  &o.  276 

J.  JE^hat  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  refusal  of  M.  de  Tray- 
torent to  sail  with  the  army.  274 

Captain  Brehm  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  M.  de  Tray torent.  Private 
messages.  278 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  extraordinary  conduct  of  M.  de  Tray- 
torent 279 

James  Porteous  to  Captain  Foy.  Sending  duplicate  of  previous 
letter.  Cannot  proceed  to  basiness  till  he  hears  from  the  comman- 
der-in-chief. 282 

J.  A.  Deduc  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).    Becommendini 
a  young  man  for  an  ensigncy.  2 

Theo.  Prevoat  to  the  same.    The  movements  of  his  brothers.   2b5 

James  Porteous  to  Captain  Foy.  Stating  what  he  has  done  as  to 
the  supplies  for  General  Howe,  and  his  intentions.  286- 


n 


MAhl>ViAMD  OOLLMflOW. 


52T 


vm. 


Jaatiea. 


llMchaT, 
SiAlenlslABd. 


MaidiaT, 
Looioa. 

lUrehar, 
Stoten  Island. 

lUrchaTi 
Jaau^ca. 

IbrehSl, 

fit.ADg1Utfal«. 


Mays, 
Borwiit. 

Onboard  the 

C^eneral 

Ooniraj. 

8t.  Jamei. 


llayH 

Ctone^a. 

May  33^ 
Orong. 

Jnn«  4, 
Qaebe«. 

Jone  7. 
MootreaL 

June  at, 
8t.Anga8tine. 


l^J.^ 


John  DaUing  to  Gtooeral  Haldimand.  Will  be  of  semoe  to  per- 
sons recommended.  Plan  for  settling  Gherman  soldiers  in  Jama- 
ica.  Page  311 

Angaste  Prevost  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespecting  steps  tor 
his  promotion.  His  nnde  Mark  has  sncoeeded  in  getting  to  St» 
Angostine  for  Antigua.    Attempt  to  deprive  him  of  his  captaincy. 

28a 

A.  Gtordon  to  (Sir  Gay  Oarleton  ?)  Praying  that  in  conseqnenco 
of  their  good  conduct  and  refnsing  offers  to  desert  whilst  prisoners, 
the  men  of  the  26th  may  be  exempted  from  paying  for  their  rations 
whilst  prisoners  at  St  John's.  290 

Watsoo  Bashleiffh  to  Sir  Gov  Carleton.  bending  arms  forprivate^ 
firms  aod  asking  that  they  be  delivered.  291 

F.  W.  Skinner  to  the  same.  Asking  that  the  rations  may  be  allowed 
the  soldiers  of  the  Boyal  Fasiliers  whilst  prisoners  at  St.  John's.  292 

Captain  Poison,  60th,  to  General  Haldimand.  Applying  to  be 
appointed  paymaster  of  the  60th.  294- 

J.  M.  Prevost  to  the  same.  Details  of  the  service,  &c,  of  the 
officers  of  the  60th,  in  reference  to  his  promotion.  Threatened 
attack  of  G^rgian  troops  on  Florida.  They  cannot  capture  St. 
Aogustine  if  care  is  taken.  Greorgia  only  retained  bv  fear  of  the 
troops  of  Congress.  Fleet  and  about  1,000  men  would  break  up  the^ 
13  colonies.  Offers  his  services  to  assist  from  his  knowledge  of  the 
country.  Advises  him  to  gei  his  (Haldimand's)  nephew  beside 
himself.  299* 

C.  de  Saigas  to  the  same  (in  French).  Proposing  arrangements 
for  travelling  with  him  (Haldimand)  in  Switzerland,  &c.  304 

John  North  to  (Sir  Guy  Carleton  ?).  Enclosing  memorial  to  the 
Lords  of  the  Admiralty  as  to  the  condoct  of  the  master  of  the 
*'  General  Conway  "  during  the  voyage  out.  312 

Bud^  de  Boisy  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Friendly 
messages.  Washington  reported  dead  or  dying  at  Philadelphia. 
Surrender  of  800  armed  rebels  to  General  Howe  not  confirmed. 
Private  news  and  gossip.  307 

Same  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespecting  a  w^tch  which  the 
General  wishes.  320 

Horrenschwacd  de  Greuz  to  the  same  (in  French).  Beoommends 
the  proper  surgeons  to  treat  his  complaint.  323 

P.  Haldimand  to  Anthony  Haldimand  (in  French).  Non  arrival 
of  the  fleet  Desires  a  situation.  Affairs  at  Pabos.    Debts  owing.  324 

Henry  Callender  to  (Sir  Guy  Ourleton  7)  Desires  directions  as  to 
supply  of  flour  for  the  troops.  32T 

J.  M.  Prevost  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Beported 
attack  from  Georgia.  Preparations  for  its  reception.  Attack  on 
the  rebels;  their  flight.  Arrival  of  vessels  to  cruise  on  the  coast. 
Loud  talk  of  French  officers  at  Charleston,  and  abundance  of  stores. 
The  Cherokees  have  ceded  much  land.  Failure  of  Stuart's  influence 
with  the  Indians.  The  rebels  still  building  vessels.  The  want  of 
energy  last  autumn  has  allowed  their  ezp^itions.  He  will  remain 
on  the  spot  till  he  gets  an  answer.  The  want  of  ships  has  allowed 
rebel  privateers  to  carry  out  loaded  vessels  from  the  harbour  and 
depreseed  the  people  of  Florida,  &c.  329 

P.  Haldinumd  to  Anthony  Haldimand  (in  French).  The  little 
prospect  of  employment  and  unfavourable  outlook  at  Pabos. 
Bespecting  General  Haldimand's  money  affairs.  33f 


Itt^lO 


3T4 


lki£ 


TzjrmAA  3L  .«  "io  ^m  bum.    K:} 

P,  Fffai^  Ti^d  to  *b«  CUM  r:£  FreB.2c\ 
ftp>^i£iBbect  io  be  Go^ert^r  o^  v^e^ecL 

Ta#  f&se  *jy   the  ease  i^Ia  Freci^). 
c'viAtl'Cv  Acd  tbe  Meaet  at  P&bas. 

h*A^I  Macuj  to  Cap*^B  Le  Meter  (Le  Me»4re  7^  Seode  ] 
of  loja-iita.    They  are  dlTi-ied  isaj  f  jot  corpa^ 
prercctic^  th«fli  froa  chingin^  &*:a  corps  to  earpa. 
the  attack  oe  the  araj  recreating  &on  Sarmto^;  tl^  corps 4 
U>  in^e  for  Fort  George.    Loas  of  all  :iieir  i 
•abM.ieteoee. 

George  Ihspre  (In  Frecch)/  Bequfti^n  for  vood  cm  tke  i 
of  Brigadier  Powell,  s :gT«d  bj  D^pre  and  o^er  GbawBMriai 

Thomas  MLis  to  Geceral  Halrtimand,     Waabiagtoa  rtill 
bead  of  bis  armj.     No  good  aewa.    Tbe  eril  effdcts  of 
The  lamenUbie  aoooonta  from  Bargojne.    lord  6eor;ge  < 
iM  good  spirits ;  is  going  to  the  Oommoos.    Plaa  of  eaoipaiga  to  te 
ebaaged«    Thicks  Canada  will  doc  be  attacked.  3S 

C.  de  Saigas  to  the  sajM  Qn  Franeh).    Frieodlj  muhmm   H««a 
of  the  defeat  of  WashiiigtOB  and  captare  of  Phil«ielpkia. 


318 


B.  n 


HAI«l>IMA1fP  OOLLXOnOlT; 


1777. 
Deoembtr  5 , 
London. 


D606nib6r  5 1 
Bonent. 

December  14| 
St  John'i. 


Bdward  Harvey  to  Gleneral  Haldiraand.  The  capitulation  of 
Borgoyne.  The  &iti8h  and  Qerman  troops  to  be  sent  home.  The 
CanadiiRiiB  to  be  retamed  to  Canada.  Tyoonderoga  to  be  abandoned. 

Page2M 

0.  de  Saigas  to  the  same  (in  French).  Private  news.  Prorogatkm 
of  Parliament  26f 

Colonel  French  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Beport  of  investigation  m 
to  the  robbery  of  stores.  38Y 


LiTTlBS  TO  QXMIBAL  HaLDIMANB  AS  GOYUNOB  OT  QUXBIO, 

1778-1779.— Vol.  I. 


B.72. 


B.  M.,  21»782. 


1779. 
London. 

Sorel 

MejIO, 
Montreal. 

Majao^ 
Sorel. 

No  date  (Maj 
1779  ?). 

No  date  (Kaj 
1779  ?). 

No  date  (May 
1779?) 

Jnne  2, 
WhItehalL 

Jnne  3, 
Montreal. 

June  7, 
MontrMd. 

Jnne  13, 
Sorel. 

Jnne  18, 
Montreal. 

Jnne  14, 
Montreal. 


June  14| 
Sorel. 

Jnne  21, 
Su  Jobn'f. 

Julys, 
London. 

Julys, 
Quebec. 

Jnlye. 
Lachlne. 

io\jl4, 
London. 


S.  Irvine  to  Greneral  Haldimand.  Authorizing  payments  on  hia 
acoonnt  to  be  made  to  Hr.  Monk.  Page  23 

Dootor  Scott  Bztractof  a  sermon  preached  to  the  34ihBegiment 
on  that  date.  1 

Laoome  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Offers  of  serrioe.    ft 

Dootor  Scott  to  the  same.  Vindicating  himself  from  the  charges 
made  by  Lt.  Colonel  St.  Leger.  t 

Montagne  to  the  same  (in  French).  That  he  has  not  been  sellinfr 
to  or  tainpering  with  the  Indians.  S 

E.  W.  Gray,  and  others,  to  the  si^me  (in  French).  That  the  bakers 
will  obey  his  orders.  10 

B.  Cauyrion  to  the  same  (in  French),  Praying  for  a  permit  for 
his  goods.  11 

Lord  Montague  to  the  same.  Becommending  Lieutenant  OuUen, 
63rd.  4 

William  Dunbar  to  the  same*    Applies  for  employment*  12 

H.  Bonville  to  the  same  (in  French).  Thanks  for  the  General's 
approbation.  14 

Captain  Andrew  Boas  to  the'same.  Bequesting  a  license  to  permit 
him  to  marry.  IS 

Major  Nairne  to  Captain  Mathews.  Becommending  one  Beynolda 
for  Chelsea.    Asks  for  warrants  for  recruiting  service.  IS 

F.  Le  Maistre  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Sending  letter 
with  a  notice  taken  from  the  church  door  at  St.  Denis.  The  eut^ 
M.  Chenier,  is  the  priest  who  can  best  be  trusted.  The  Bishop  has 
been  reproached  by  the  French  Bishops  for  his  dealings  with  Anie> 
ricans.    The  good  effect  of  this  on  the  Canadians.  If 

Alexander  McDonell  to  the  same.  Giving  consent  to  the  marriage 
of  his  daughter  to  Captain  Boss.  19 

Colonel  French  to  the  same.  That  Captain  Boes  has  taken  a  vei:j 
imprudent  step  in  thinking  of  marrying  Miss  MacDonell.  20 

Sir  W.  Howe  to  Lord  Townsuend.  Becommending  Captain 
Nicoll.  81 

Captain  Andrew  Boss  to  General  Haldimand.  Beiterating  hia 
request  for  a  license  to  marry  Miss  McDonell.  tt 

St,  Marie  de  Montigny  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  for  a 
recommendation  to  Mr.  Commissary  General  Day.  36 

Bobert  Hunter  to  the  same.  Bespecting  Chief  Justice  Lbnmf 
salary.  Hopes  for  termination  of  the  war.  Fleet  under  Sir  Oiariea 
Hardy  watching  the  French  and  Spanish  fleet.  S4 

126— lOi 


B30 


HALDOIAND  OOLLlOTlON. 


B.   1» 


MontMl. 


B.  W.  Gray  to  Lieat.  Governor  CramaM.  OoncerniDg  the  inves- 
tiffatioDs  into  charges  against  priBoners  for  commnnioatiDg  with 
rebels  and  harbonrinir  deserters.  The  insufficiency  erf  the  pripon. 

Page  26 

Grandmesnil  Desohambaolt  to  (General  Haldimand  (in  French). 
Bespecting  his  son.  29 

Ibloolm  Fraser  to  Captain  Mathews.  Asking  a  warrut  for  the 
amount  of  the  off  reckonings  of  the  Boyal  Hiffbland  Emigrants.  30 

B.  W.  Gray  to  Lt  Governor  Cramah^.  Wui  send  down  prisoner. 
Proposes  putting  an  additional  storey  on  the  prison.  Does  not  think 
the  Beoolkts'  house  fit  for  a  debtor's  prison.  31 

(General  Tryon  to  General  Haldimand.  Major  Holland  has  gone  to 
Quebec.  Beoommends  Major  Bogers.  General  Bobertson  appointed 
Governor  of  New  York.  33 

Neveu  Sevestre  to  the  same  (in  French).  Beporting  the  unautho- 
rized proceedings  of  merchants  and  others  in  forming  patrols.      34 

B.  W.  Gray  to  Lt  Grovernor  Cramah^.  Prisoners  punished  for 
harbouring  deserters,  and  one  for  selling  liquor  to  an  Indian.        36 

Under  Secretary  Knox  to  General  Haldimand.  Becommending 
Mr.  John  Echo.  38 

Bobert  Hunter  to  the  same.  Hardy's  fleet  cruising  off  Brest. 
Beported  disagreement  between  France  and  Spain.  D'Bstaing  at 
Martinique.    The  check  to  Prevost  at  Charleston.  3^ 

Henry  OaldwcU  to  the  same  (in  French).  Becommends  the  case 
of  a  poor  woman  whose  husband  was  taken  prisoner  at  Carillon.   40 

Edward  Southouse  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  purchase  of  an 
ensigncy  for  his  son.  41 

Superior  Despins  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  assistance  to 
feed  the  poor  and  foundlings.  43 

Thomas  Mills  to  the  same.  Looking  for  news  of  Eeppel's  search 
for  the  French  fleet.  Bloody  war  in  €^ermany.  The  success  of 
Prince  Henry  in  Bohemia.    Great  camps  forming  in  France.    The 

glitical  situation  in  Britain,  advises  him  (Haldimand)  to  get  rid  of 
amah£  if  he  does  not  co-operate.  44 

R  Boyle  Nicholas  to  the  same.  Introducing  Captain  Toung  of 
the*' Hind."  48 

B.  Huntley  to  the  same.  Besigning  his  commission  as  surgeon.  50 

Captain  Scott,  to  the  same.    Asking  to  be  employed  on  an- 

expedition.  61 

Bdward  Southouse  to  the  same.    That  he  will  not  this  year  avail 

himself  of  leave  of  absence.  62 

«H    V  »»'  ir     Captain  Willoc  to  the  same.    Stating  his  services  and  regretting^ 

^flawko    off  Uji^^  \^q  Y\tA  unconsciously  incurred  the  General's  displeasure.        64- 


Mo&tmL 

July  96, 
MflntreftL 

July  96, 
MentML 


J«]jS8, 
V«w  York. 


JalySO, 
MontreaL 

Augusta, 
Montreal. 

AngutT, 
WMtehall. 

Avgnstie, 
ItondoQ. 


AngmtlT, 


September  3, 
Montreal, 

Septembers, 

Qeneral 

HoepitAl. 

September  7, 

KMIWOOd. 


Sepleniber  14, 
London. 

Oelober4, 

MontreaL 

October  9, 
81.  John's. 

Octobers, 
&ntreaL 

Oetober  10, 


Oetober  11, 
MontreaL 

Oetober  13, 
81.  John's. 

October  14, 
Montreal. 


October  31, 
Oaap. 


John  Fraser  to  the  same.  Becommending  the  case  of  Mr. 
Falkener,  a  reftagee  loyalist.  57 

Captain  Scott  to  the  same.  Becommending  the  case  of  Lieute- 
nant lloward,  a  refbgee  loyalist.  58 

John  Daly  to  the  same.  Bequesting  that  Mr.  Wood,  Boyal 
Highland  Emigrants,  be  not  given  leave  of  absence  till  he  settle 
wiui  his  creditors.  59« 

Burgovne  to  the  same.  That  he  has  appointed  Mr..  Chandler 
Deputy  Muster  Master  GeneraL  &^ 


R72 


HALDIMAIIB  OOLLSOTIOW. 


sn 


1779. 

October  21, 
MoQinal. 

October  21| 

MontreftL 

October  26, 
Quebec 


October  26, 
New  York. 


John  Daly  to  G^eneral  Haldimand.  Bespecting  the  afBun  of  lb* 
Wood.  Page  61 

Colonel  Maclean  to  the  same.  Entering  into  a  detailed  answer  to 
the  ohargee  brought  agaiiist  him  by  Oaptain  John  Maodonald  of 
Batler*BKanger8«  86 

John  Collins.  Affidavit  as  to  the  oattle  &c.,  delivered  by  Mr. 
Falkenerfor  the  use  of  loyalists  and  iLdians  on- die  retreat  from 
Stillwater,  7th  November,  1T77.  68 

Hugh  Wallaoe  to  Major  Pratt,  Halifax.  Ships  and  troops  to 
winter  at  Halifax.     The   villainy    practiced   at    Shipody,  with 


KoTember  1, 
St.  Onrt. 

NoTember  1, 
Ifontreal. 

Iforemberl, 
Montreal. 

NoTember  4, 
Montreal. 

KoTember  0, 
8t  John'a 

No  date 

(NoT^mber 

177»7) 

NoTf^mber  IS, 

Saolt-an- 

B^ooUeU 

Iforember  19^ 
MontreaL 

No  date 

^December 

1779). 

December  6, 
SoreL 


December  •, 
Montreal. 

jDeeember  11, 
London. 


December  23, 
Montreal. 

1780. 
February  1, 
liondon. 


(in 


details. 

Porlier,  card  of  St.  Oars,  to  (General  Haldimand 
Thanks  for  the  General's  reoognition  of  his  services. 

Sozor  Delidvre  to  Brigadier  McLean  (in  French), 
on  parole  to  enable  him  to  make  his  living. 

Captain  Parke   to   General  Haldimaod.    Bespecting 
absence.  ./ 

Brigade  Major  Danbar  to  the  same.    Desires  instrnotions 
the  disposal  of  prisoners,  traders  from  Detroit. 


6S 

French). 

4t 

releaee 

66 

leave  of 

66 

as  to 

6» 


Major  Hoghes  to  the  same.  Transmitting  intelligence  broaghl 
by  loyalists.  68 

St.  Oars  to  the  same  (in  French).  Stating  the  harden  the  ofBoe 
of  Jastice  of  Peace  for  Three  Bivers  lays  on  him,  and  asking 
advice.  & 

Dancan  Doagall  to  Brigadier  McLean.  With  memorial  asking  to 
be  allowed  to  parchase  the  first  vacant  lieatenancy  in  the  84th.  70 

Major  Harris  to  General  Haldimand.    Annoancinghis  arrivaL  93 


Deschambaalt,  fils  (in  French), 
farther  employment. 


Bespecting  services,  and  desires 

74 


Bev.  0.  Scott  to  General  Haldimand.  Complains  of  the  oondaet 
of  Colonel  St  Leger  to  him,  and  asks  an  inqairy  into  his  character 
as  chaplain.  76 

J.  Maarer  to  the  same*  l^espectiog  the  claims  of  the  widow  ci 
Commissary  La  Gtotterie.  79 

No  name  (Bobert  Hanter  ?)  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  warrant  for 
Chief  Jastice  Livias'  salary.  Thinks  martial  preferable  to  civil  law 
in  present  circamstances  in  America.  The  stoppage  to  trade.  Ships 
of  war  to  be  sent  for  sprint  service.  The  expedition  to  Charleston. 
Next  campaign  probably  chiefly  in  the  West  Indies.  Home  news.  81 

Edward  Soaihoase  to  the  same.  Bespecting  a  commission  Ibr 
his  eon.  110 

Bobert  Hanter  to  the  same.  The  "Hind"  sent  to  watch  craisers  in 
the  St.  Lawrence.  Thanks  of  the  Irish  for  eoaal  trade.  Capture 
of  French  fleet  by  Admiral  Parker.  Defeat  of  d'Estaing  and  Linoohi 
in  Greorgia.  Captare  of  Spanish  Bhipeu  Expedition  from  New  York 
to  the  southward.  Saccesses  in  the  West  Indies.  London  merohaota 
desire  pilotage  between  Quebec  and  Montreal  regulated*  84 


63S 


HALDmAHD  CKOiLBOTION. 


B.:3 


LBTTimS  TO  OXNBBAL  HaLDIMAND    A8    GoYUUfOB  OF  QUSBSO,   178Q. 

Vol.  IL 


B.  78. 


1780. 

LoBgMiiL 
JaavAiyS. 


Berthier. 


JamuurH 
8oraL 

JamimryM, 
JloiitraiL 


MontreaL 

PebniAiyT, 
Bandon. 


niaiT  ] 
iUeal. 

imarr  1 
itreal 


Vootrei 

Vabnutfj  11, 
Quebee. 

Vebniaiy  IS, 
Dnblin. 

WflbnaajlBf 
BandoQ. 

Febnukir  ao. 
Three  fiiTeni. 

V«bniArja2, 

SftOlt-All- 

B6ooUet. 


itreali 


Mootrei 

F«bniai7  28, 
MoaXnal. 

JUiroh  1, 
CLoodoo). 

lUrehl, 
WhitehaU. 

lUraha, 
MoiiUeal. 

Jfaroh6» 
London. 

MarehB, 
Montreal. 

March  7, 
fit  Laurent. 

March  18, 
Montieal. 


B.M.  21,733. 


OaptaiD  Bonteiller  to  Brigadier  Maclean  (in  French).  BeportiDg 
his  reception  by  Colonel  Cireazboarg.  PAg«  i 

Lieut  Geoi^e  Bapr^  to  the  eame  (in  French).  Bepreeentio^^  the 
burdens  for  corvte  laid  on  Yeroheres,  Isle  Dnpas  and  parts  of  the 
district.  2 

Servant  of  the  Crown  to  General  Haldimand.  CSiarges  against 
Col.  St.  Leger,  more  especially  for  his  conduct  towards  Mr.  Soott^ 
ihe  chaplain  at  SoreL    (An  anonymous  letter.)  4 

Colonel  Neveu  Sevestre  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  exemp- 
tion from  corv^  of  B.  Provencal  of  Soiel.  8 

Union  la  Paiz  et  la  Concorde  to  the  same  (in  French).  Oom- 
plaints  of  the  venality  of  the  judges  ;  that  the  advocates  are  opeii 
to  bribes,  &c.,  and  tbat  he  is  surrounded  by  men  who  deceive  him, 
all  this  l^ing  attributed  to  the  Government.  ^ 

Caliche  CatMma  to  the  same  (in  French).    Asking  help.  12 

Bargoyne  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  allowance  to  his  deputies 
as  Muster  Master  General  of  foreign  troops.  13 

Widow  Mackay  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  that  the 
accounts  of  her  deceased  husband  (Captain  Mackay)  be  ezamined 
and  settled.  15 

John  Macdonell  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Answers 'to  the  Briga- 
dier's remarks  on  his  complaints.  16 

Same  to  General  Haldimand.  Sending  copy  of  answer  to  Briga- 
dier Maclean  (p.  16).  26 

Edward  MazweU  to  the  same.  Becommending  Lieutenant 
Biohard  Browne  for  promotion.  27 

Bnrgoyne  to  the  same.  That  Major  Holland  may  act  as  his 
deputy  as  Muster  Master  General,  if  he  accepts  the  terms  offered.  2^ 

Hertel  de  Bouville  to  the  same  (in  French).  That  he  wUl  obey 
the  orders  given  respecting  purchases  of  wheat.  HI 

Bnsign  Macdoogall  to  the  eame.  Thanks  for  decision  as  to  his 
right  to  purchase,  &c.  24 

James  Finlay  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  that  a  man 
fined  for  selling  rum  majr  be  pardoned  and  his  fine  remitted.        32 

John  Macoml)  to  Captain  Mathews.  Sending  his  accounts  as  pay- 
master of  the  Provincial  troops.  ^ 

W.  Pollock  to  General  Haldimand.  Sending  magazines.  Sir 
G^rge  Bodney's  good  news.    His  regimental  account.  34 

Under  Secretary  Knox  to  the  same.  Desiring  that  an  officer  (not 
named)  be  sent  home.  35 

James  Bonaldson  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  his  promotion  as 
surgeon  to  the  34th.  36 

Alexander  Davidson  to  the  same.  Despatches,  &c.,  sent  by  the 
^liizard."  37 

Brigadier  Maclean  to  (Archibald  McLaine?)  Bespecting  his 
memorial  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  ^ 

Archibald  McLaine  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Forwarding  a  memo- 
rial. 3» 

James  McDonell  to  Captain  Mathews.  Giving  an  account  of  the 
quarrel  he  had  with  other  officer  and  the  steps  taken  to  free  himseU^ 


S.  ?3 


HALDIlfAlfD  OOLlilOnON. 


U3 


1780. 

Loodon. 

lUrehlS, 
Loodon. 

MftrchSO. 


Oaptain  Terrol  to  Oendral  Haldimand.  ForwutUog  letters  to  his 
BOD,  Lieut  TerroL  Page  4& 

DoDald  Maodonald  to  the  eame.  BespectiDg  the  sale  of  his  com- 
miaaion.  4^ 

Jacqaea  Hatton  to  the  aame  (in  French).    Priyate  news,  the 


London, 

lUrefaao^ 

Otmnd 

ForUge. 

If nreh  SO, 
Ohnteangnny. 


gallant  conduct  of  Bodney,  &c. 

F.  Splesmacker  to  the  same, 
an  American  priyateer. 

Bobert  Sogers  to  Mr.  Boas, 
mand. 


4T 
Giving  an  accoont  of  his  capture  by 

51 
Sending  letters  for  G^eneral  Haldi- 

5S 


Mnrchaa^ 
London. 


MnrchM, 
"London. 

]Uroh26, 


lUrchae, 
"ec. 


Mnrehaa, 
London. 


iUrcbSO, 
London. 

March  ao, 
MontrenL 

Nodnte 

(MnieblTSO?) 
(New  Tork). 

April  a, 
MontrenL 

Aprils, 
London. 


April  4, 
Jnmnlcn. 


Aprils 
London. 

April  6, 
London. 


John  Macdonell  to  Captain  Mathews.  Offering  to  head  an  expe- 
dition to  rescue  his  wife  and  children,  who  are  prisoners  and  in 
great  distress.  54 

Bobert  Hunter  to  General  Haldimand.  Men  of  war  to  wait  for 
fur  ships  and  cruise  in  the  Gulf.  Bodney's  victory  over  the 
Spaniaras.  War  to  be  carried  on  in  the  West  Indies.  liurge  fleet  of 
merchantmen  for  Quebec^  65 

William  Evelyn  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  promotion  of  Lieu- 
tenant Hill.  57 

Charles  Green  to  the  same.    Illness  of  Gen.  Onghton.  5S 

Thomas  Faunce  to  the  came.  Bespecting  the  removal  of  the 
naval  office.  5^ 

Leonard  Smelt  to  the  same.  Bespecting  Simon  Metcalfe,  a  refagoe 
at  Montreal,  and  inquiring  about  a  grant  called  Paranac  near  Lake 
Champlain.  60 

Sigot  Armstrong  to  the  same.  The  promotion  of  Edward  Arm- 
strong. The  good  conduct  of  the  King's  (dth)  Begiment  62 

Alexander  Eliice  &  Co.  to  Capt.  Le  Maistre.  Bespecting  Lt^ 
Sinclair'sjpurchase  of  a  company.  6^ 

Hugh  Wallace  to  General  Haldimandi  Introducing  Sir  Thomas 
Dunlop.  64 

Joseph  Quesne  to  the  same  (in  French).  That  he  is  about  to  be 
married.  65 

Bichard  Bigby  to  the  same/  Captain  Fraser  appointed  Deputy 
Paymaster  at  MontreaL  The  arrangements  for  the  office  at 
Quebec,  &c.  66 

J.  M.  Prevost  to  the  same  (in  French).  His  disappointment  in 
the  command.  The  little  prospect  of  his  advance  in  Jamaica. 
Details  of  his  family.  Beports  from  Charleston,  and  expedition  up 
the  St.  John  to  Nicaragua.  6d 

Donald  Macdonald  to  the  same.  Has  obtained  leave  of  absenco^ 
and  applies  to  sell  his  commission.  74 

Oaptain  Mackay  to  the  same.  Applies  for  passage  for  his  son 
nd  nenhew  who  have  obtained  commissions  and  also  for  a  pension^ 


April  6, 
London. 

April  6, 
MonUeal. 

April  7, 
London. 

April  7, 
London. 


and  nephew  who  have  obtained  commissions  and  also  tor  a  pension- 
for  his  daughter.  76- 

General  Gage  to  the  same.    Bespectinir  double  warrants  for  his 
ly.  ^  78,81 

Alexander  Bllice  &  Co.  to  the  same.    Death  of  Captain  McDou 
ill. 
William  Boy  to  the  same.  Introducing  Capt  Cullen,  63rd. 


pay 

A 

gall. 


8^ 
83 


W.  Pollock  to  the  same.     Forwarding  the  regimental  accounts^ 
and  sending  despatches  for  the  army.  84 


«34 


HALDIMAIID  OOLLlOTfOir. 


B7S 


1T90. 
Apnl  8, 
London. 

Aprils, 
Whitehall. 

April  9, 
Moatreal. 

April  11, 

April  IS, 
8t.  L«oront 
April  18, 
Loadoa. 

April  18, 


April  20, 
J*maica. 

April  27, 
HonireAl. 

M^j  1,   , 

Whitehall, 
JUyT. 

Mays, 
Qaebeo. 

Kaw  York. 
BAliiax. 


New  York. 

Maj  17.  ^ 

Kew  York. 


lUy  18. 

Montreal. 

May  18, 
8t.  Anne. 

May  18. 

Montreal. 

May  19, 
•Qaebeo. 


May  22, 

MontreaL 

Kay  23, 
Montreal. 


Ko  date 

<Berthi^rMa7 

ITSO?} 


Charles  O'Hara  to  General  Haldimaod.     IntrodnoiDg 
Tbompeon,  3 1  si.  P«Se 

Uooer  Seoretary  Knox  to  the  same.  Repeating  his  requaat  to 
send  his  nephew,  Robert  Battersby,  home  for  promotion.  86 

Dancan  Macdoogall  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  allowing  Captain 
HaodoQgairs  commission  to  be  sold.  87 

Count  de  Bmhl  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  for  informatioii 
of  a  Saxon  settler  in  Quebec.  88 

Laohlan  MaoLean  to  the  same*  His  claim  to  precedence  in  tha 
84th  over  Lientenant  MoLaino.  M 

George  Ogilvie  to  the  same.   Thanks  for  kindness  to  his  son.     93 

Thomas  Batt  to  the  same.  The  steps  taken  to  protect  the  pro- 
perty of  the  GeDcral.  The  bad  character  of  most  of  the  peopla. 
Arrangements  of  Provincial  corps.  Family  affairs.  M 

John  Balling  to  the  same.  That  his  (Raldimand's)  nephew  liaa 
gone  on  an  expedition,  Ac.  98 

Thomas  Cooper  to  Captain  Mathews.  Bespeoting  claima  for 
powder  destroyed*  M 

Desohambamt  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Stating  hla 
case  and  asking  assistance.  100 

W.  Boberts  to  the  same.  Sending  books  for  the  library  at 
Qaebeo.  lOJ 

Colonel  Neven  Sevestre  to  the  same  (in  French).  That  he  will 
assist  the  Qoartermaster  (General  as  ordered,  &o.  IM 

Ensign  Prenties  to  the  same.  Memorial  for  pay  as  Bnsign  in 
the  84th.  104 

John  Small  to  the  same.  Introducing  Sir  Thomas  Wallace,  fto.  100 

Thomas  Batt  to  the  same.  No  word  from  the  property  in  Cam- 
berland.  Sir  Bichard  Hughes  determined  to  protect  Haldimand'a 
interests.    Betnm  of  the  fleet  dismasted.  101 

Hugh  Wallace  to  the  same.  Money  matters.  The  worthleeaeoa 
of  the  rebel  paper  money,  &c.  109 

Francis  Hotohison  to  the  same.  His  bad  state  of  health.  Tha 
General's  money  matters^  The  dispersal  of  the  fleet  for  Quebec  h(f 
a  storm,  &o.  Ill 

Alexander  Ellioe  &  Co.  to  Captain  Mathews.  Asking  for  pasass 
for  vesseU  with  stores,  &c.,  for  Niagara  and  the  upper  country.    114 

William  Boss  to  Greneral  ELaldimand.  Thanks  for  bounty ;  deaiiea 
employment.  110 

J .  C.  Portier  to  the  same  (in  French).  Applies  for  lioense  for 
boats  for  the  upper  country.  lU 

B!^azer  Davies  to  S.  Paze,  whose  memorial  follows.  Asking  hia 
tostate  thefaotsof  hi4  imprisonment  by  the  Americans  and  sack 
other  facts  as  would  secure  his  (Davies')  release.  118 

Severight  Pose  to  General  Haldimand.  Memorial  stating  his 
hardships  and  those  of  Davies,  confined  a  prisoner  (see  p.  118)» 
Their  imprisonment  by  and  escape  from  the  rebels.  119 

Mrs.  lAnglade  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  for  a  permit  for 
a  canoe  to  take  her  to  her  husband  at  Michillimakinak.  122 

George  Pownall  to  Captain  Mathews.  The  merchants  applying 
for  licenses  for  boats  to  the  upper  country  agree  to  the  condi- 
tions. 123 

Louis  Olivier  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Bespeoliiv 
the  employment  of  two  officers  to  assist  him  in  the  militia  dutiea  of 


t3 


BALBDUHD  OOLLSOnOH. 


sn 


1780. 


Hay  29, 
Montreal. 

Jane  3, 
Ifalbay. 


Jane  9, 
London. 

Jane I^ 
Uontreal. 

Jane  19, 
Bvrthler. 

JuneSO^ 
Stoke  Prior. 

Jane  20, 
<iaebec. 

June  25, 
Ohambly. 

Jane  29, 
Jlontreal. 

Montreal. 


Jaly5, 
Montreal. 

Jnly  6, 
London. 

Jnly  11, 
Whitehall. 

Jnly  19, 

Saaltraa- 

lUcollet 

Joly24, 
Montreal. 

July  24. 
Montreal. 


Jnly  24, 
Montreal. 


Jnly  28, 
fiLvinoennei. 


Ja^[28, 
Stvincennet. 


his  post  and  asking  instrnctioDB  as  to  billetting  troops  where  there 
is  DO  room  except  in  booses  exempt.  Psg«  124 

Bneign  Maodougall  to  General  Haldimand.  Further  as  to  his 
claim  to  seniority  as  Ensign  in  the  84tb.  126 

John  Nairne  to  Captain  Mathews.  The  escape  of  rebel  prisoners. 
Apprehension  of  one.  Beward  offered.  The  barracks  ooold  be 
finished  cheaply.  130 

John  Montreeor  to  General  Haldimand.  Introducing  General 
Clarke.  laS 

Widow  Mackay  to  the  same  (in  French).  Applies  for  oommissions 
for  her  son  and  nephew.  133 

Louis  Olivier  to  the  same  (in  French).  Explaining  his  condnot 
and  defending  himself  against  certain  charges.  134 

Lewis  Guerry  to  the  same.    Thanks  for  leave  of  absence,  &c.  136 

J.  Tanswell  to  the  same.    Praying  to  be  allowed  to  draw  thre* 

i ears'  salary  as  master  of  the  English  Academy  in  Quebec,  to  enable 
im  to  defray  various  expenses.  IZS 

Samuel  Steel  to  the  same.  Sending  proceedings  of  Court  Martial. 
How  the  prisoners  are  employed.  138 

Alexander  Macomb  to  Captain  Mathews.  Bespecting  a  proposal 
to  supply  the  posts.  140 

G.  Daillebout  Coisy  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Asking 
a  permit  to  go  to  Detroit  with  goods.  Has  received  no  pay  for  fonr 
years  except  about  £100  sterling.  141 

Colonel  Neveu  Sevestre  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  for 
employment,  142 

Botlert  Hunter  to  the  same.  South  Carolina  has  returned  to  alle- 
giance.   Hopes  of  speedy  reconciliation.  M 

Sir  J.  Amherst  to  the  same.    Becommending  C&ptain  Green.  144 


Angnft 

Whi 


gOftfiw 

atebali. 


AnffnatS; 
London. 

Angnit  10^ 
Montreal. 


Applying  for  his  payi 


Ensign  Prenties  to  Captain  Mathews. 
Ensign  in  the  84ih.  145 

John  Macomb  to  the  same.  Will  do  all  he  can  for  the  relief  of 
Simon  Fraser's  family.  150 

Neil  Bobertson  to  the  same.  Death  of  Major  McAlpin.  Will 
transact  the  business  of  the  loyalists  till  a  successor  is  appointed 
and  transfer  the  papers,  &c.  14S 

William  Dunbar  to  the  same.  Applying  for  a  license  for  Noah 
TimmonSy  at  Sault  k  B^collet,  a  Grenadier  who  had  distinguished 
himself.  148 

P.  Dejean  to  Greneral  Haldimand  (in  French).  Has  been  allowed 
to  come  to  Yincennes  but  cannot  go  to  Detroit.  The  charges  against 
him,  &c.  Asks  that  his  wife  and  children  be  allowed  to  join  him.  IftI 

The  same  to  Commandant  at  Detroit  (in  French).  Is  out  on 
parole.  Cannot  come  to  Detroit,  but  desires  his  wife  may  be  sent 
to  him.    His  ill  treatment,  &c.  163 

Lord  Amherst  to  Greneral  Haldimand.  Major  General  Clarke 
sailing.  The  riots  in  London.  The  good  conduct  of  the  military. 
Becommends  Captain  Green,  Ac.  .  16T 

fiurgoyne  to  the  same.    Becommending  Capt.  Green.  158 

Dorothea  Marteilhe  to  the  same.  Praying  for  continuance  <^ 
the  pension  or  part  of  it^  of  her  deceased  husband,  late  Judge  of 
Common  Pleas.  159 


•as 


HALDIMiklfD  OOLLBOTIOH 


B.  7$ 


1Y80. 


CouDt  Dopr^  to  General  HaldimaDd  (in  Frenoh).    Attack  on  the 


Ho  date 
<AagiiBt 

ITBO). 

A«gQ8tl4, 

London. 

AagostlT, 
LoDdon. 

▲ogoitie^ 
LoadoQ. 

Aaguf  t  SO, 
Hew  York. 

AagQit23, 
Cbarlea- 


iUx.  convoy  by  privateerB  and  he  aod  others  taken  prisoners,  bnt  they 
recapture  the  vessel  and  take  her  into  Halifax.  WUl  proceed  ta 
Qoebec.  Page  16^ 

Lieutenant  Mac  Laine  to  the  same.  Memorial  as  to  his  semority 
in  his  regiment  and  applying  for  leave  of  absence.  16^ 

Under  Secretary  Enox  to  the  same.  Bespecting  his  nephew's 
*  leave  of  abdcnce.  16S 

Bichard  Bigby  to  the  same.  Mr.  Winslow  appointed  Deputy 
Paymaster  in  room  of  Drummond  and  Jordan,  &c.  167 

James  Button  to  the  same.  Details  respecting  personal  friends 
in  London.  162 

Brook  Watson  to  the  same.    Introducing  Mr.  Winslow.  172 

F.  Hutchison  to  tbe  same.  Is  obliged  to  go  to  Europe  for  his 
health,  which  is  broken  down  in  the  service.  17S 

Cur6  Borel  to  the  same  (in  French).  Testifying  to  the  good  con- 
duct of  the  troops  stationed  there.  17& 

J.  Fraser  to  the  same.  Stating  his  services  and  the  treatment  ho 
has  met  with  by  the  deprivation  of  offlce  of  the  paymastership^ 
judgeship,  &c. ;  asking  for  redress.  17^ 

Edward  Southouse  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  his  son's  appoint- 
ment as  CDsign.    Desires  leave  of  absence.  181 

Burgoyne  to  the  same.  Sending  commission  to  a  Deputy 
Muster  Master  G^eneral  of  the  foreign  forces.  1^3 

A.  Philip  Skene  to  the  same.    With  a  memorial.  184 

Hugh  Wallace  to  the  same.  Settlement  by  Mr.  Delaney.  Major 
Hutchison  dying.  Great  defeat  of  the  rebels  in  North  and  South 
Carolina.    Expedition  for  Virginia.  18S 

James  Bobinson  to  the  same.  Beports  of  capture  of  ships  by 
rebels.  Bebels  to  the  southward  defeated  by  Cornwallis.  Attempts 
to  get  the  people  to  unite  with  Britain.  The  excesses  of  the  rebels 
help  these  attempts  but  they  are  hindered  by  rebel  talk  in  Britain. 
Quarrels  between  French  and  Americans.  French  troops  blockaded 
in  Bhode  Island.  Desertion  from  Washington's  army.  Hutchison 
dying.  The  great  expense  of  living,  &c.  186 

Widow  Delisle  to  the  same  (in  French).    Asking  assistance.  190 

Colonel  Christie  to  the  same.  His  arrival  aod  command  at  Anti- 
gua and  St.  Christopher.  Defeat  of  French  and  Spanish  fleets  by 
Bodney.  Projected  attack  on  Jamaica  abandoned.  Bodney  supposed 
to  have  gone  to  North  America  to  join  Arbuthnot  and  Graves. 
Family  news.  191 

Bichard  Dobie  to  C&ptain  Mathews.  Asking  as  to  the  determina- 
tion about  the  Seigniory  of  Sorel.  i93 

Lieutenant  Gray  to  General  Haldimand.  Bequesting  leave  ^<^ 
absocce.  194 

John  Macomb  to  Captain  Mathews.  That  he  has  sent  ten^pounds 
to  Mrs.  Simon  Fraser.  105 

Lieutenant  Buchan  to  General  Haldimand.  Asking  leave  of 
absence.  19G 

James  Davidson  to  the  same.  Asking  leave  to  sell  his  commis- 
sion as  Surgeon.  197 

Widow  Desaunier  to  the  same  (in  French).  Sending  somo 
fruit  19» 


AaaiiftS4» 
Mootreal. 


AvgnstM, 
Mootrtal. 

Aa|riiitS4» 
Cork. 

Somber  4| 
Qaebee. 

Septembers, 
Vew  York. 


September  10, 
Kew  York. 


September  11. 

Aptember  18, 
Aatigoa. 


September  2S, 
MontreaL 

October  2, 
Qnebee. 

Ootober  S, 
Montreal. 

Octobers^ 
i^Mbeo. 

Octobers, 

LaPrmirie. 

October  10^ 
JfontieaL 


X.  7S 


HALDDIAMD  OOLLBOTIOH. 


631 


1T80. 
Oetobtfia, 
UoraL 

Oetober  18, 
Quebec. 

Oetober  14, 
IfontreaL 

Oetober  16. 
BoocherTiUe. 

Oetober  16, 


Oetober  1^ 
MontreaL 

October  25, 
Quebec 

October  26, 
8i.  OoiB. 

October  26, 
Montreal. 

XoTf  mber  6, 
Montreal. 

Vodate 

CNoTember 

1780). 


Norember  13, 
Montreal. 

Vorember  15, 
Bonoherrille. 

December  7, 
Montreal, 


December  12, 
Hew  Tork. 


December  12, 
Kew  York. 

December  18, 
Montreal. 

December  21. 

December  28, 
Montreal. 

December  28, 
Montreal.   ^ 

December  29^ 
Montreal. 

No  date  (De- 
cember 1760). 

Ko  date  (De- 
cember 1760). 

Vo  date  (De- 
cember 1780). 

(December) 
IkmeberTiile. 


Dr.  Scott  to  GcDeral  Haldimand.  Saioide  of  Major  Hughes. 
Bepresents  his  own  siliiatioD  and  aska  redress.  Page  200 

Ideatenant  Delgarno  to  the  aame.  Applying  for  leave  of 
absence.  ^        20ft 

H.  Watson  Powell  to  the  same.  Has  been  unable  to  leave  for  the 
npper  posts  on  acoonnt  of  the  wind.  207 

iNoyelle  Flenrimont  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  leave  to 
retire.  ^^    208 

L.  St  Andr^  to  the  same.  Progress  of  the  barracks  ;  asks  direc- 
tions as  to  provisions,  &o.,  for  the  winter.  209 

Widow  Mackay  to  the  same  (in  French).  Sespeoting  oommisfiions 
for  her  children.  212 

Mrs.  Ann  Gordon  to  the  same.  Asking  for  assistance  on  the 
pronnd  of  being  an  old  soldier  saffering  from  wounds.  213 

Onr^  Porlier  to  the  same  (in  French).  Becommending  his  nephew 
for  a  situation.  214 

Bicbard  Dobie  to  Captain  Mathews.  Will  proceed  to  Quebec  to 
execute  tbe  deed  of  sale  of  Sorel.  215 

Cplonel  Neveu  Sevestre  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  With 
applications  from  officers  for  leave  to  retire,  21^ 

M.  Baby  to  tbe  two  Captains  of  Militia  at  Kamouraska  (in 
French).  Their  commissions  to  be  read  at  tbe  church  door.  The 
two  companies  to  be  equally  divided.  The  seat  of  honour  at  church 
to  be  common  to  both.  217 

Thomas  Scott  to  General  Haldimand.  Sir  John  Johnson's  conduct 
and  coorage  during  the  late  expedition,  218 

Laperidre  to  tbe  same  (in  French).    Asks  to  be  allowed  to  wait 

till  February  before  coming  to  render  /oi  et  hommage.  21^ 

.  Alex.  Bllice  &  Co.  to  Captain  Mathews.    Asks  as  to  the  disposal 

of  Colonel  Bolton's  effects  and  of  £1,500  lying  for  Captain  Butler  to 

pay  lor  a  company.  220 

Bocheblave  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  His  escape  from 
Virginia,  and  asks  that  his  pay  he  given  to  lus  wife.  Asks  that 
help  he  sent  to  Major  Biugeslord  (T).  Disaster  in  North  Carolina. 
Hopes  Comwallis  will  retrieve  it.  The  Spaniards  beginning  to  reap 
the  fruits  of  their  help  to  the  Americans,  &c.  221 

Captain  Lamothe  to  the  same  (in  French).  Has  been  paroled. 
Will  sail  in  the  spring  fleet  for  Canada.  22S 

J.  Fraser  to  tbe  same.  Has  investigated  with  Mr.  Bellettre  the 
road  Acts,  &c.    The  hindrances  to  road  work  being  done.  224 

Colonel  Neveu  Sevestre  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  that  a 
militiaman  failing  in  corvee  duty  should  be  pardoned.  227 

Thomas  Scott  to  the  same.  Offers  to  help  in  raising  a  company 
ofrapgers.  228 

Widow  Desaunier  to  the  samel(in  French).  Letter  with  good 
wishes.  22^ 

Lieutenant  Crofts  to  Captain  Mathews.  Asks  leave  to  sail  by  way 
of  Boston  on  leave  of  absence.  230 

Ensign  Prenties  to  Haldimand.  Asks  extension  of  leave  or  per- 
mission to  sell  out.  232 

Captain  Macdougall  to  the  same.  States  his  services  and  prays 
leave  to  sell  out.  2d4 

Same  to  the  same.    Asking  leave  to  purchase  the  majority.    23t 

Fontaine  de  la  Belcour  to  the  same  (in  French).  Seeking  f<>r 
employment.  23^ 


43S 


WATiPIMAWD  OOLLMTIOH, 


&  n 


1780. 
Vo  dAte  (De- 
cember 1T80). 

Ko  d&te. 


JTo  date. 

Vo  diite  (De. 
oember  1780). 

NodAte  (De« 
•cember  1780). 


Berria  to  Haldimand  (in  French).  The  abandAnoeofgniian^ 
shown  by  the  trthee,  Ac,  on  the  banks  of  the  GhamUj  and  m 
the  parishes  of  Yarennes  and  V erohdres.  ngo  841 

Boese  to  the  same  (in  French).  Memorandnm  as  to  a  nuHi, 
Christian  Gottfried  Boese,  supposed  to  have  died  in  Qaebeo^  P^i^ 
an  aoooant  of  his  employnient  10  or  12  years  before.  24S 

SUtement  (in  French)  of  Militia  of  the  district  of  Three  Bi^mi.  2tf 

F^liz  Berry  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French)).  Can  get  no 
news  of  the  man  Boese  (see  pp.  243-24  L)  84C 

De  Fleory  Desohambanlt  to  the  same  (in  French).  Applyin/^ 
fbr  a  Ueatenancy  in  the  Bmigrants.  S47 


1781. 
Janaery  4, 
8orel. 

Jeniierj  7, 
eSoreL   • 

Jeooary  11, 
-Sorel. 

Janaary  14, 
Ohamblj. 

Jaaaary  18» 
Montreal. 

Jannary  18, 
8t.  Oort. 

January  28, 
St.  Anne. 

January  36, 
Borcl. 

January  28, 
London. 


rnarrl 
itreaL 


lion 


Pebmary  2, 
Montreal. 

Febmaiy  — 

February  3, 
London. 

February  3, 
Quebec. 

February  12, 
bt.  Bui  pice. 

Febraary  14, 
Chambly. 

Febmaiy  IT, 
London. 

Febmarr  19, 
Montreal. 


Lkttirs  to  Gi2fiRAL  Haldimahd  as  GtoyiaHOE  or  Quincb  1781- 

1782.— Vol.  IIL 
B  74.  B.H.  21.784. 

Major  Harris  to  Captain  Mathews.  The  mode  of  oonYe]ringmails 
between  Sorel  and  Berthier.  ^8ge  1 

Lieutenant  MolAine  to  the  same.  Will  not  go  to  Britain  IUb 
year.  2 

Major  Harris  to  the  same.  Mail  arrangements  for  the  district.     3 

Captain  Forbes  to  the  same.  Has  sent  forward  an  insolent  letter 
from  a  rebel  prisoner  named  CampbelL  4 

Col.  Meven  Sevestre  to  Qen.  Haldimand  (in  French):  Thanks  for 
benefits.    Will  attend  to  instructions  as  to  Militia.  5 

Porlier,  our6,  to  Col.  St.  Legor  (in  French).  The  state  of  feeling 
in  his  parish.  &c.  6 

Lanaudidre  to  G^eneral  Haldimand  (in  French).  The  determina- 
tion ot  the  district  to  oppose  the  threatened  inyasion.  8 

Captain  Grant  to  the  same.  Has  joined  the  84th.  Submitting 
his  claims  for  pay  and  allowances.  9 

John  Courtenay  to  Col  Bramham.  Informing  him  that  the  King 
had  remitted  the  punishmeot  of  Lieut  Olennie,  Boyal  Engineers. 
&c.  10 

J.  Fraser  to  Oeneral  Haldimand.  Besult  of  the  town  meeting 
called  to  consider  the  steps  to  be  taken  to  prevent  the  rebels 
obtaining  supplies,  &c.  23G 

^.  Bouville  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespecting  his  coming  to 
perform  the  ceremonj^  of /ot  et  hommage.  12 

Widow  Laverandene  to  Capt.  Mathews  (in  French).  Stating  her 
situation,  &o.  239 

Lord  Barrington  to  Oen.  Haldimand.  Becommending  Captain 
Thomas  bcott.  14 

Major  Faunce  to  the  same.  Offering  his  services  against  the 
rebels.  16 

Ann  Gtordon  to  the  same.  Making  offer  of  service.  (See  B.  73, 
p.  213.)  16 

DeNiverville  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  that  M.  Baby  be 
accepted  to  take  the  oath  of /of  €t  hammage  in  his  room.  17 

Charles  Gtould  to  the  same.  That  Lieutenant  Glenny  has  been 
restored  to  his  rank.  18 

J.  Fraser  to  the  same.  That  he  and  Mr.  Bouville  are  obtaWii^ 
returns,  &c.  29 


B.  U 


■Af.DIMAIID  OOLLWrnOff. 


63r 


1T81. 
IfMtml 

QpBbec 

oonl* 


IIaroh9» 
Belmont. 

Marahlh 
V«w  York. 

Marahia, 
JTew  Tork. 

March  13, 
Loodon. 

]lwchl8» 

lUrehie, 
MoatrMJ. 

Marrh  16, 
London. 

March  20, 
London. 


March  80^ 
London. 

March  90, 
WhitehaU. 

March  ai, 
London. 


March  81. 
Whitehall. 


March  33, 
MonUMl. 


March  84, 
London. 

MMch84, 
MontraaL 

March  86, 
St.  Jean. 


March  89^ 
Montreal. 


March  81^ 


April  I, 
Boocherrille. 

London. 


DoDoan  Macdoagall  to  CSaptain  Mathews.  Asking  that  the  Board 
of  Inqoiry  be  iDstrooted  to  take  up  his  case.  Page  21 

M.  W.  (Wills  r)  to  CoL  Gaklwell.  Asking  to  be  relieved  and 
allowed  to  return  to  Oaptain  Lester's  Company.  28 

Arohibald  Maedonell  to  Jad^  Frasen  Joint  letter  from  him  and 
Bnsign  Blaokadder,  representing  the  quarrel  with  a  man  named 
Pierriohe.  24 

Colonel  Caldwell  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Stating  the  circnmstanees 
of  the  refusal  of  Mr.  Wills  to  serve  in  the  volunteer  company.      31 

General  Phillips  to  the  same.  Introduoing  Captain  Simpson.    34 

Same  to  the  same.  Introducing  General  BiedeseL  The  allowance 
for  forage  monev.  35 

G^eneral  Monckton  to  the  same,  Beoommending  W.  Smith|  Ser- 
geant 47th.  36 

A.  Corbin  to  Captain  J.  C,  Sorel  (in  French).  Bespecting  men 
engaged  at  labour.  41 

John  Fraser  to  Gen.  Haldimand.-  The  complaint  of  the  Post- 
master against  Bnsign  Maedonell  and  Blackadder  settled.  Sending 
list  of  inhabitants  al^nt  with  the  rebels,  &c.  37 

B.  Halifax  to  the  same.  That  medicines  and  instruments  have 
been  shipped.  40 

Watson  &  Bashleigh  to  the  same.  Bequesting  that  their  agent, 
Joseph  Howard,  may  obtain  passes  to  go  to  the  upper  countiy  to 
collect  their  debts.  42 

Ckneral  Gage  to  the  same.  Beoommending  Mr.  Pollock  who 
goes  to  Canada  to  enter  on  an  office.  43 

Knox,  Under  Secretary,  to  the  same.  Mr.  Pollock  appointed  Clerk 
of  the  Crown  in  succession  to  Mr.  €h>rdon,  deceased.  44 

CoXy  Muir  k  Cox  to  the  same.  Asking  for  leave  for  Ensign 
Drummond  to  sell  out  of  the  44th  and  to  go  to  New  York  to  complete 
hispurchase  in  the  17th  Dragoons.  46- 

William  Pollock  to  the  same.  The  nudls  driven  back  by  bad 
weather.  Sends  mails  by  an  armed  ship ;  notifies  his  appointment 
to  succeed  Mr.  Gtordon.  49* 

Gkorge  Allsopp  to  Gian.  Haldimand.  Prays  that  the  application 
he  has  made  to  the  commissioners  for  leave  to  purchase  wheat, 
having  been  left  undecided,  he  may  obtain  Uoense  from  the  Governor 
in  Council  owin^  to  the  lateness  of  tiie  season*  47 

Leonard  BmUt  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  attention  to  Mr.  Met- 
calfe. 52 

Jean  and  Samuel  Mackay  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bxpressins 
their  respects,  &c.  5o 

The  Cur«  of  St  Pierre  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  state 
of  the  Parish  of  Gentilly.  Bepresents  the  number  of  troops 
billetted.  53 

B.  W.  Gray  to  the  same.  Joint  statement  signed  by  him  and  five 
other  commissioners,  that  Allsopp  had  receivecT a  license  to  purchase 
2,000  bushels  of  wheat  and  that  it  would  be  prejudicial  to  the  public 
service  to  allow  one  person  to  buy  more.  54 

Burgee  to  the  same.  Has  confirmed  Major  Holland  as  Muster 
Master  General's  Deputy.  66 

Madame  Delisle  to  the  same  (in  French),  Bespecting  oorvfo.    5T 

BlLea  Hughes  to  the  same.  Asking  permission  to  sell  her  late 
husband's  majcMrity,  and  to  have  his  accounts  settledi  &c.  5^ 


§40 


HALDDUirD  OOLLSOnOV. 


BLT4 


1781. 

April  V 
Caarleaton. 

April  4, 
Londoo. 

Aprils,* 
Loadoo. 

April  sT 
London. 

April  6. 
Oablin. 

April  9, 
WUtehall. 

April  9, 
London. 


April  11, 
London. 

April  13, 
Montreal. 

April  13, 
London. 

April  1& 
MoQtreaL 


April  17, 
<2uebec. 

April  17, 
London. 

April  19. 
mitehaU. 

April  ao, 

London. 


April  23, 
Montreal. 

April  23, 
mitehaU. 

April  23, 
London. 

April  34^ 
East  Bamett 


April  2S, 
London. 


April  28, 
London. 

April  30, 
Beaume. 


May  6, 
42neb«c. 


May  7. 
London. 


Lieat  Col.  Monorief  to  OeDond  Haldimand.    Gertifioftle  of  Oqrt; 
Nicol's  Bervice  in  the  EDgineen.  Page  ^  1 

Lord  Amhent  to  the  sftme.  BeoommendiDg  the  oase  of  liest. 
Pearson.  iSS 

Major  Small  to  General  Haldimand.  Becommendicg  OaptaiB 
Bowat  ^ 

Captain  Barbnt  to  the  same.  Introdnoing  Lieutenant  Banmj:; 
G^eneral  Preyoet  has  retired,  M 

Edward  Maxwell  to  the  same.  Beoommendiog  laeuteiuuit 
Bichard  Brown.  tt 

W.  Pollock  to  the  same.  Sending  daolioates.  The  French  fleei 
for  the  West  Indies.    The  Congress  mt  Yienna;  67 

Bobert  Honter  to  the  same.  The  conyoy  is  sent  with  small  ships 
of  war.  Hopes  of  peace  declining.  Fears  of  danger  firomthe  Braet 
fleet,  the  British  fleet  having  gone  to  Gibraltar.  London  merohanta 
anxioas  for  a  mail  regularly  from  Canada.  69 

Lord  Amherst  to  the  same.  Asks  leave  for  Captain  Aubrey.  Sir 
Charles  Tork  gone  to  Yienna.  71 

De  Cossaque  to  L.  Genevay  (in  French)^  Bespecting  ermissioo 
asked  for  by  the  loyalists.  72 

Watson  and  Bashleigh  to  General  Haldimand.  Bepeating  their 
request  for  passports  to  be  issued  to  Joseph  Howard.  73 

Colonel  NeveuSevestre  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Defend- 
ing himself  against  the  charge  of  encouraging  the  militia  in  making 
representations.  74 

Major  Faunce  to  the  same.  Applying  for  arrears  of  his  pay  aa 
Town  Major.  76 

Lord  Dartmouth  to  the  same  (in  French).  Becommending  Captain 
Green.  77 

W.  P61lock  to  the  same.  Sending  papers.  Expected  engagement 
with  the  Spanish  fleet  off  St.  Yincent.  78 

Edward  Southouse  to  the  same.  His  private  affairs  not  yet  settled. 
Will  sail  if  possible  by  the  July  fleet,  and  asks  an  extension  of 
leave.  79 

Captain  Scott  to  Captain  Mathews.  Urging  the  claims  of  Lieut. 
Howard.  81 

Lord  Amherst  to  General  Haldimand.  Introducing  Lt.  Colonel 
Hope.  83 

Lord  Adam  Gordon  to  the  same.  Litroducing  Mr.  Drummond. 
Thanks  for  attention  to  Bonaldson.  84 

General  Prevost  to  the  same  (in  French).  Has  retired  to  the 
country.  Becommends  Mr.  Hector  Macauley,  who  desires  to  practice 
as  a  lawyer  in  Canada^  85 

Sir  Thomas  W.  Dunlop  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Many  have  been 
nearly  ruined  by  the  failure  of  the  Ayr  Bank.  Desires  extension  of 
leave.  86 

Lord  Adam  Gk>rdon  to  the  same.  Becommending  Mr,  John  Craigie^ 
who  succeeds  Mr.  Drummond  as  Commissary.  BS 

Captain  Grandmont  to  the  same  (in  Frencli).  Asking  the  General 
to  take  steps  to  obtain  papers  held  by  Jacques  Perrault,  of  whioh 
lists  are  given.  343 

Captain  Butler  to  Major  Lemoult  Explanatory  of  his  reasons 
for  not  obeying  the  Gtenerars  orders  to  go  to  Niagara  to  attend  a 
Court  Martial.  89 

Lord  Loudon  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Asking  the  General  to 
employ  the  ship  '<  Lady  Townshend  '*  after  she  lands  ordnance 
stores*  91 


74 


HALDDIAND  OOLLBOTIQN. 


S4I 


1781. 
May  7, 

fit.  Joha'8 

IflAOd. 

Loodon. 

M*7l«. 
Montreal. 

May  22, 
Portsmoath. 

LoadoQ. 


JoaeSi 
Antigua. 

Jane  4, 
4}aebee. 

Jane  6. 

Jane  7, 
Montreal. 

Jane  11, 
fit  John's 
Nfld. 


Jnoe  20, 
Sorel. 

lane  23, 
Loodon. 

Jane  26, 
Montreal. 

Jane  30, 
London. 

Qoebec. 

July  2, 

Hew  York. 


Jaly  10, 

L'Aisomp- 

tion. 

Jaly  16, 
Sorel. 

Jaly  18, 
New  York. 


Jaly  20, 
Jfew  YoxK. 


David  HiggioB  to  General  Haldimand.  The  perseoation  of  tha 
French  at  ^ohat,  LouiBboorg,  &c.  A  favourable  chance  for  settK^g 
PaboB.  Page  M 

Lt.  G^enen^  Melville  to  the  aame.    Introdacing  Mr.  Oraigie.      93 

E.  Boaville  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French)*  That  he  cannoi 
attend  in  person  to  do/oi  et  hommage  and  names  Babstitates.         d4 

Lt.  Colonel  Hope  to  the  same.  That  his  wife's  dan- 
fferoos  illness  prevents  him  sailing  for  Canada  by  the  present 
fleet  9S 

George  Boss  to  the  same.  Death  of  Greneral  Amherst.  He  (Boss) 
has  retired  from  business ;  the  General's  accoants  will  be  settled  1^ 
the  new  firm,  &c.  9T 

Colonel  Christie  to  the  same.  The  progress  of  the  war  in  the 
West  Indies,  and  the  operations  of  the  fleets.  99 

Alexander  Shaw  to  Bichard  Dobie.  Asking  an  account  of  gun 
powder  in  his  store.  102 

Captain  McEinnon  to  Greneral  Haldimand.  Thanks  for  appoint- 
ing him  to  Batler'd  Bangers.  103 

Bichard  Dobie  to  Alexander  Shaw.  That  there  are  vouchers  for 
gunpowder  delivered  which  Mr.  Shaw  has  seen  (see  p.  102).        105 

Bobert  Pringle  to  General  Haldimand.  Arrival  last  winter  iA 
two  servants  for  the  General.  Beports  of  victories  at  Gibraltar,  in 
the  West  Indies,  and  in  the  Carolinas.  Arnold  and  Phillips  fortified 
in  Virginia.    The  French  fleet  defeated  off  Bhode  Island.  107 

Bosign  McDonell  to  Capt.  Fraser.  Desires  to  know  the  result  of 
the  examination  into  his  claim  for  pay,  &c.  109 

Sir  W.  Howe  to  General  Haldimand.  Asking  extension  of  leave 
to  Lieut  Gore.  110 

Bobert  Leake.  Certificate  of  discharge  of  a  private  in  the 
loyalists.  Ill 

Edward  Southouse  to  General  Haldimand.  That  he  desires  an 
extension  of  leave.  118 

Dr.  Fisher  to  Dr.  Mabane.  Complains  of  the  interference  of  Dn 
Kennedy  at  a  punishment  parade.  120 

P.  Nichol  to  General  SLaldimand  (in  French).  Stating  his  services, 
how  his  arrival  was  delayed  and  the  petty  appointment  he  hae 
obtained  in  Carolina*  Asking  tlie  influence  of  the  General  for  his 
promotion.  114 

Eliza  Andrews  to  Capt.  Mathews.  Has  settled  at  L'Assomption 
and  asks  a  continuance  of  rations.  118 

• 

John  Chalmers  to  the  same.  Sends  contingent  accounts  of  the 
53rd.  122 

J.  Marsh  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Friendly  wishes ;  death  of  Hutchi- 
son. Operations  of  Cornwallis  in  Carolina  and  Virginia.  The  want 
of  the  same  energy  to  the  north  allowed  the  rebellion  to  grow  up. 
The  success  of  Cornwallis  over  Lafayette  at  James'  Biver.  Affairs 
at  New  York.  Character  of  General  and  Madame  de  Biedesel.  An 
army  must  go  against  Washington  and  force  him  to  battle  or  the 
rebellion  never  will  end.  Becommends  a  young  man,  Jacob  Glynn, 
who  wants  to  go  to  Canada.  123 

General  Bobertson  to  the  same.  The  desire  of  General  and  Madame 
de  Biedesel  to  serve  the  King.  The  claims  set  up  by  Schuyler,  &c^ 
and  the  fear  of  losing  Vermont  embarrass  the  Congress.  The  hope 
that  Vermont  may  m  gained Jto  the  King's  Government,  or  of  New 


d 


■<LTii»m4wi  oaLhwammu 


&M 


lUL 


Bmt  To 


To^ 


Vew  Tork. 


B«wTork. 

TMMlk*. 


WldUhAll. 


liUt 


Jvlyai, 
WhitduOl. 


Angurtl, 

Fort 

Lenioolt. 

Aoiniit  1, 

Augnite, 
Fort 

Loraoalt. 
▲ngiiBt  9, 
MontiMd. 

Aogott  18. 

Avgnst  18, 
8oi«l. 

Anguit  16, 
Borel.       . 


IbajT) 


AngnfltSO, 
Mootreal. 

Anciiitai, 
London. 

Vodate 
C1781). 


York  being  dimaUi  with  the  action  of  Oongreea.    Private  oomnaia^ 
aion  to  obtain  ran  for  a  lady.  'Ph^  *^ 

Hoffh  Wallace  to  Qttu  Haldimand.  Introdacing  Mr.  Jacob  GIoda 
(called  Jacob  Olynn,  p.  126)  eecaping  from  compalsory  aervioe  in 
the  rebel  armT.  130^ 

General  Boberteon  to  the  same.  Introdncing  Captain  Campbell^ 
44th.  The  pimnenta  in  the  Q.1LG.  Department  Ac  The  compfaiots- 
of  regular  omeers  as  to  the  rank  given  officera  in  the  ProviDoialai 
Goeeip  about  old  friends.  131 

Hugh  Wallace  to  the  same.  Death  of  Hutchison.  Accounts  oT 
Maryumd  property.  No  news  flrom  Shipody.  Private  affiiire^ 
&c.  13^ 

Gteneral  Bobertson  to  James  Meyrick.  To  honour  General  Hakli- 
mand's  draughts  for  furs.  135 

William  Eraser  to  Capt  Mathews*    Bepresents  the  difficulty  or 
obtaining  hay  owing  to  the  disloyalty  of  the  inhabitants.    Bebel 
prisoners  taken.    Scouts  out  as  usual.  136 

Knox,  Under  Secretary,  to  General  Haldimand.  Bearding  Bfr. 
W.  Pollock.  Urgently  asks  leave  of  absence  for  his  (Enox*8> 
nephew.  13S 

William  Pollock  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  assurance  of  advancing 
his  interests.  140 

Knox,  Under  Secretary  to  the  same.  Informing  him  of  the  plana^ 
of  the  French  and  Washington ;  the  operations  at  Bhode  Island. 
Tbe  descent  on  Virginia  by  the  French  fleet  abandoned.  The 
attempt  on  New  York  deferred  till  the  arrival  of  DeGrasse  fh>m 
the  West  Indies.  Beinforcements  being  sent  to  Sir  Henry  Clinton. 
Canada  will  not  be  attacked.  141 

Lieutenant  Irvin  to  the  same.  Benewing  his  application  for  leave 
of  absence.  143 

Ensign  Wilmer  to  the  same.  For  leave  of  absence.  14S^ 


Lieutenant  Irvin  to  the  same, 
absence. 


Bepeating  his  request  for  leave  of 

147 


J.  Fraser  to  the  same.    Will  attend  to  papers  forwarded  for 

investigation,  &o.  14^- 

E.  W.  Gray  to  Capt.  Mathews.    Has  forwarded  despatches.     150 

Msjor  Harris  to  the  same.    Bespecting  Court  Martial.  l&l 

Same  to  General  Haldimand.  Bepresents  his  outlay  for  purchasea 
and  asks  to  be  removed  to  an  older  regiment  than  the  84th.        152 

Peter  Fraser  to  Captain  Mathews.  Wants  leave  to  cruise  for 
about  three  weeks,  as  whales  have  been  seen  at  Bic.  Intends  to 
fortify  for  the  winter  on  the  north  shore,  &c.  153 

John  Fraser  and  N.  de  Bouville  to  G^eneral  Haldimand.  With 
list  of  notaries  for  the  district  154 

W.  Johnston  to  the  same.  Acknowledging  issue  of  warrant  and 
remittance  for  his  pay  as  Lieut  Governor  of  the  Illinois.  15S> 

John  Adair  to  the  same.    Introducing  Lieutenant  Bamsay.     157 


Angait  37, 
MontTMO. 


J.  Fraser  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Has  investigated  the  complaints  of 
the  inhabitants  of  the  Faubourg  St  Laurent  (St  Laurence  ward V 
and  examined  the  proposed  plan  of  streets  there.  15» 

Beptcmber  10.     Doke  of  Montague  to  the  same.    Thanks  for  favour  to  Mr.  Cullen.. 


K74. 


HALDnCANB  COLLlOnOlf. 


613 


Aflkfl  his  inflaence  to  obtaiii  Major  Dandas  the  Lt  Colonelcy  of  the 
8th.  Page  160^ 

Dr.  Dotran  (?)  (in  French).  Certificate  as  to  the  extent  of  injariee 
inflicted  on  a  habitant.  162 

Deschambaolt  to  Haldimand  (in  French).  Thanks  for  kindness 
to  his  son,  &c.  16^ 

Capt.  Bvatt  to  the  same.    Ha8\shipped  the  coals  ordered.        165 


1T81. 
September  » 


September  17, 
Lcaigaenil. 

September  17, 
Spkniah 
BiTer. 

Ileplember  17, 
BatitCAD. 


Capt.  Lanonette  and  Ensign  Korean  to  the  same  (in  French) . 
Complaining  of  the  condact  of  the  German  chasseurs.  16^ 

General  Clarke  to  the  same.    Bespecting  his  batt  and  forage 
allowance.  •  168- 

.Dr.  Mabane  to  the  same.     Remarks  on  supplies  of  medicine  and 
hospital  service  in  Qaebec.  169* 

8epUmber25.      Ensign  Salliyan  to  the  same  (in  French).    Asks  leave  to  go  to 
New  York.  112 

Lieutenant  Grafe  to  Captain  Mathews.    Bespecting  the  prisoners 


September  19, 
Qaebee. 

September  21, 
Qaebec. 


September  2fi| 

Three  RiTers.  proceeding  to  Longuenil. 

September  27. 


September  28, 
Oswegatohie. 

September  80, 
St.  Denis. 

Octobers, 


October  8, 
Socel. 


October  4, 
MoDtreal. 

Octobers, 
Sorel. 

October  11, 
Sorel. 

October  12, 
Nicolet. 

October  14, 
St.  John'i. 

October  IS, 
Qaebec 


October  le, 
Sorel. 

October  19. 
October  20. 


173 
Haldimand  (in  French).    Desires  to 

176 

Beonesting  leave  of 

177 

Concerning    leave   of 

178 


Ensign  Sallivan  to  Gen. 
represent  his  situation. 

liientenant  Maclean  to  Brigadier  Maclean 
absence. 

Captain  St.   Clair   to    Capt.    Mathews, 
absence. 

W.  Handfield  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Has  taken  charge  of  a  cook 
for  the  General,  landed  withont  money  at  Halifax.  Has  fitted  oat 
a  vessel  for  Quebec.    Sends  respects  to  General  Bledesel,  &c.       17^' 

Dr.  Scott  to  Col.  St.  Leger.  Bnamerating  the  charges  against 
him  (St  Leger)  of  cowardice,  brutality  &o.,  and  refuses  to  accept 
dismissal  from  his  office  of  chaplain.  185^ 

Captain  Monsell  to  Capt  Mathews.  Asking  for  contingent  accounts 
of  the  29th.  18(> 

Dr.  Scott  to  General  Haldimand.  Stating  his  case  as  chaplain 
and  asking  redress.  181 

Same  to  Captain  Mathews.  That  he  has  prepared  a  soldier  of  the 
84th  for  death.    His  confessiob.  184 

Branard,  cur^,  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Asking  a- 
permit  for  two  Acadians  to  go  to  the  Biver  St  John.  18^ 

Captain  Brehm  to  the  same.  Representing  the  hardship  suffered 
by  the  people  of  Tamaska  from  the  exactions  of  the  troops.        193 

General  Clarke  to  the  same.  News  from  Jamaica  of  the  fleet, 
and  reports  of  the  French  fleet,  &o.  Arrival  of  vessels.  Transports 
with  invalids  aground  at  St.  Aone's.  195^ 

Dr.  Scott  to  Captain  Mathews.  Sending  copy  of  letter  to  Colonel 
St.  Leger.  19& 

Madame  Duffy  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Sending  fruit 
and  kind  remembrances.  19T 

Major  Dunbar  to  Captain  Mathews.    Asking  leave  to  come  to 


October  22, 
KontreaL 

October  2e, 


he 


Montreal  for  the  winter. 

Bobert  Ellis  to  Captain  Mathews.  Bespecting  payments 
been  authorized  to  receive  on  account  of  Butler's  Bangers. 
Captain  Scott  to    General    Haldimand.     Thanks  for 
WeajixNoix.  nient. 

Major  Naime  to  the  same.    Thanks  for  promotion. 

Captain  Johnson  to  the  same.    Thanks  for  his  son's  appointment 
Bnsign.  203- 


October  27, 
MoDtreaL 
October  SO^ 
Chateaa 
£icher. 


199 
has 
200 
appoint- 
438 
202 


12»-11 


61i  HALPTMAIIP  OOLLlOnOII,  BL  V4 


October  30,         Lieutenant  Iirin  to  Captain  Mathewe,  Had  embarked  at  Qaebee. 
Hftre  laUnd.  Could  not  oome  ashore  as  he  had  hoped.  Bespeoting  his  serranti 
&0.  F^^»€ 

KoTember  18,  Lieutenant  Crofts  to  General  Haldimand.  Bespeoting  leare  of 
<2aebeo.         absence.  20S 

KoTember  28,     Bev.  John  Stuart  to  Captain  Mathews.  Urges  that  an  exchaiu^ 
Montreal.       q^^^  ^e effected.    The  sufferings  of  the  loyalists.    Has  openeda 
publio  school  in  IContreal.  SOS 

December  8,       Captain  Brehm  to  Cteneral  Haldimand.    Snggestioiis  for  laving 
JiontreAl.       fn  cordwood  at  the  different  posts  on  Champlaia  and  the  Biohdiev* 
Will  examine  barrack  furniture,  &c.     The  advantages  ot  the  Isle 
auz  Noix  for  laying  up  ships,     ,  210 

December  4,  Lieutenant  Hill  to  Major  Carleton.  Asking  an  allowance  for  his 
Monlreftl.         Iqsmb.  2U 

December  6,  Capt.  Brehm  to  General  Haldimand.  Suggestions  for  supplying 
JioatreO.  the  garrison  at  Montreal  with  firewood.  Sends  sketch  of  the  way 
scoots  go  from  Odwegatchie  to  the  Mohawk.  There  is  a  shorter 
way  from  Carleton  Island.  Becommends  Captain  Bobertson  to 
command  at  Ooteau  du  Lao.  His  idea  of  operations  on  Lake  Greorge 
and  South  Bay.  Complaints  of  the  inequality  of  the  corv^  owing 
to  the  conduct  of  Mr.  Sylvestre.  8ll 

Decembers.  McCaosland,  Surgeon,  to  Capt.  Mathews.  Has  taken  a  supply  of 
medicines  from  the  stores  for  the  Indian  I>epartment.  The  rangers 
have  been  in  great  distress  for  beds.    Lists  attached.  216 

December  8.  Major  Jessop.  Plans  for  scouting  expeditions,  one  to  Ticondercu^ 
Lake  George.  Saratoga,  &c.,  the  o£er  plan  is  for  Connecticut,  fto.  S3 
December  10,  Captain  Brehm  to  General  Haldimand.  Complaints  of  Colonel 
Jfontreal.  CrcQzbourg  of  his  men  not  bein^  supplied  with  blankets,  &o.  States 
that  Major  Jessop  has  no  commission,  so  that  disputes  miffht  arise. 
The  good  character  of  Colonel  Creosbouix  and  good  conduct  oi  his 
men.    Arrival  of  the  troops  for  Carleton  Uand.  219 

December  12.  Captain  Brehm.  Proposal  for  settling  and  employing  the  loyalMs 
to  diminish  the  burden  of  their  maintenance,  &o.  85 

December  19,  Baron  de  Binder  to  General  Haldimand*  Becommending  Lieut. 
mmburg.       Martin.  221 

December  20,  Lieutenant  Arden  to  Captain  Mathews*  Has  arrived  from  Gar- 
Montreal,  i^^^  Island.  Bespeoting  his  accounts.  222 
Decembf  r  20,  Bichard  Dobie  to  the  same.  Desires  the  balance  of  powdor  d«o 
Montreal.         ^  ^.^                                                                                              *^  2» 

December  21,  Emmanuel  Mathias  to  Grcneral  Haldimand.  With  recommenda- 
Hamburg.       ^.^^  ^^  ^.^^^  Martin.  224 

December  21.      Habert|  cnr6,  to  the  same  (in  French).    Arrival  in  Detroit,  after 

giving  the  sailors  at  Carleton  Island  spiritual  service.  The  fine  soil, 

climate,  &o.,  of  Detroit  do  not  support  the  inhabitants  as  they 

look  to  hunting  rather  than  agriculture.    The  high  price  of  wheat 

will  remedy  this  evil.  22S 

December  26,      Major  Carleton  to  Capt.  Mathews.    Intercedes  for  a  young  officer 

iiacbine.         of  the  29th  who  lost  everything  when  taken  prisoner  and  has  run 

in  debt.  227 

December  26,     Chenier,  cur6,  to   C(en.  Haldimand  (in  French).    Bequests  a 

St.  Denis.       pardon  for  a  yoang  man  Boberge,  returned  from  the  rebel  colonies 

and  kept  prisoner  in  Qaebec  230 

No  date  (De-       J.  PVaser  and  >1.  Bouville.    Arrangements    proposed   for   the 

cember  1781).  notaries  in  the  District  of  Montreal.    The  names  are  all  given.  231 

December  28,     Captain  Brehm  to  Capt.  Mathews.     With  letters  and  friendly 

St.John'1.      messages.  228 


«.74. 


HALDDIAirD  OOLLIOTIOir. 


6tf 


1783. 
January  I, 
8t  Jobn'i. 
Jannanr  3, 
WhitdmlL 


Jannarf  7, 
Long  Poiat. 


JTaflttarjlO, 
Montreal. 

January  14, 
Montreal. 

January  14, 
Sorel. 


January  17, 
Long  Point. 
January  19, 
Moatreal. 

January  20, 
London. 

January  21, 
Jfontreal. 

January  21, 
Long  roint. 

January  23, 
Horse 
Guards. 
January  28, 
Sorel. 


January  31, 
Vaudrenil. 

February  1, 
Belmont. 

February  10, 
Chambly. 


ruary  1 
treal. 


Hon 


February « 14, 
Uontieal. 

January  25. 
BoucherYille, 

February  26, 
<2uebec* 


February  27, 
DubUn. 

February  38. 


February  29, 
St.  John's. 

March  3, 
Devon. 


Lieutenant  Arden  to  Oapt.  Mathewa*  Thanks  for  the  G^eneraPa 
kindness.  Page  84S 

W.  Polloek  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Captain  Brehm's  pay  as  barrack 
master  has  been  refused.  Sir  Henry  Clinton's  oommission  not 
iMied.  243 

J.  Fraser  to  Captain  Mathews.  Has  admitted  the  persons  indi- 
cated to  bail.  Sends  resalt  of  inquiry  in  Oarignan's  and  Hanson's 
oases.  M4 

N,  Roaville  to  General  Haldimand  (in  Frenoh).  With  memorial 
as  to  delay  in  paying  the  quint  with  reasons.  84ft 

Major  Carleton  to  Capt.  Mathews.  Sending  contingent  aooounta 
of  the  29th.  247 

Dr.  Scott  to  General  Haldimand.  Bepresents  his  snfferings  by 
the  fitonpage  of  his  subsistence  by  Col.  St.  Leger,  and  states  a€ 
length  his  present  position  as  chaplain  and  minister  to  the  Protest 
Unt  inhabitants.  248 

J.  Fraser  to  Captain  Mathews.    Mr.  Carignan  has  given  baiL  8ft3 

N«  ficuville  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Applying  tot 
the  remission  of  payment  of  the  quint  for  reasons  given.  259 

Bai^goyne  to  the  same.  Authorizing  payment  to  Major  Holland 
of  his  salary  as  Master  Master  General  of  finreign  troops.  262 

Bichard  Dobie  to  Capt.  Mathews.  Beepecting  his  claim  for  gam- 
powder,  with  relative  documents.  254 

J.  Fraser  to  General  Haldimand.  Is  unable  from  illness  to 
attend  the  meeting  of  Council.  263 

Charles  Gk)uld  to  the  same.  Giving  his  opinion  with  respect  to 
powers  under  a  Goart  Martial  warrant.  264 

Dr.  Scott  to  the  same.  Bemonstrating  against  the  censure 
passed  opon  him  and  charging  Qolonel  St.  Leger  with  improper 
conduct.  265 

Lotbinidre  to  the  same  (in  French).  Offering  to  pay  his  droitB 
de  quint  bat  asking  for  further  delay.  272 

Henry  Caldwell  to  Captain  Mathews.  Suggestions  as  to  the 
proper  mode  of  purchasing  wheat.  274 

James  Bell  to  General  Haldimand.  Asks  for  a  pass  to  cut  timber 
and  to  get  down  limestone  for  building.  Applies  for  a  situation 
owing  to  his  trade  in  stones,  &o.,  being  stopped.  276 

Major  Carleton  to  Capt.  Mathews.  Becommends  payment  to 
Capt.  Pritchard.  278 

Bichard  Dobie  to  the  same.  Bespecting  his  claim  for  gun 
powder.  279 

Widow  Belcour  to  Gen.  Haldimand  Qn  Frenoh).  Asking  relief  in 
her  distressed  state  owing  to  the  death  of  her  husband.  280 

Thomas  Dann  to  the  same.  Urging  that  steps  should  be  taken  to 
enforce  payment  by  the  merchants  [of  freight  on  the  upper 
lakes.  281 

Atkinson  and  Hall  to  the  same.  Asking  for  the  regimental 
agency.  283 

Bad^  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  that  Colonel  Hopey44thy 
be  appointed  Q.  M.  G.  Sir  Gay  Carleton  is  to  succeed  Sir  H«  Clinton, 
&c.  284 

Captain  Pritchard  to  Major  Carleton.  Enclosing  his  accounts  fbr 
corvee,  &o.  286 

Mrs.  Pilot  to  General  Haldimand.  Writing  on  behalf  of  her 
hosbandi  Captain  Pilot.  287 


I2b—lli 


d 


MC 


HALDmANB  OOLLlOTIOlf. 


B.7# 


1783. 
7. 


March  — 
Bhrer  Oaelle, 

]Ui«hl2, 
HontMd. 

London. 
lUrehlS, 

80f6l« 

Mttrehl^ 
London. 


March  30, 
London. 

March  31. 
London. 

March  33, 
Montreal. 

March  36, 
Qnebec. 

March  30, 

Ohatean 

Biehee. 

March  37, 

Montreal. 

March  28, 

Queheo. 


March  38. 


March  38, 
Quebec. 

April  1, 

Oaaghna- 

waga. 

April  5. 

AprUS, 
London. 


AprUB, 
Portsmooth. 


April  8, 
Qnebec 

April  9. 
BronoTle. 

April  13, 
Qnebec. 

ApfU13, 
Qnebec. 

April  16^ 
Qaoboe. 


Watson  and  Baahleigh  to  Haldimand.  Bepeatiog  their  reqaeei 
for  passes  to  their  agent  Howard  to  proceed  to  the  upper 
posts.  Pago  297 

Court    of  Inqoiry,    Examination  of  inhabitants    charged    with 
'  assisting  soldiers  to  desert.  289 

Major  Oampbell  to  3en.  Haldimand.  Asking  to  be  sent  on  active 
service  and  to  bepnt  in  command  of  a  corps  of  light  infantry.     299 

Lt.  Governor  Hamilton  to  the  same.  Bjss  laid  despatohee  beftn^ 
the  ministry.    His  expectation  of  retoming  to  Canada.  300 

Martel,  car^,  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  difficulty  of  building 
owing  to  the  scarcity  of  workmen,  &c  *  241 

Bobert  Hnnter  to  the  same.  Armed  vessels  for  Canada  to  go 
withont  convoy.  Asks  for  employment  for  an  armed  ship  he  is 
sending  out.  301 

Lord  Percy  to  the  same.  Bespecting  various  officers  io 
Canada.  302 

Bad^  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bepeating  his  recommendation 
of  Colonel  Hope  for  the  Qaartermaster  Generalship.  303 

Jacob  Jordan  to  Captain  Mathews.  Asking  that  a  warrant  be 
issued  for  £  10,000.  304 

Lieatenant  Fearon  to  Captain  Mathews.  Asking  that  the  Genera! 
issne  a  license  permitting  him  to  marry.  305 

Lt  Colonel  French  to  General  Haldimand.  Becommending 
Lientenant  Fearon's  application  for  leave  to  marry.  307 

Bobert  Ellice  to  Captain  Mathews.    Enclosing  a  memorials    309- 

General  Clarke  to  General  Haldimand.  Has  inspected  the  troops 
in  the  different  quarters.  Sends  report  of  a  Court  of  Inquiry  on 
desertion  (see  pp.  289  to  296).    Bespecting  returns.  308 

State  of  the  troops.  310 

Thomas  Dunn  to  Captain  Mathews.  Bndosing  advertisement 
respecting  the  payment  by  merchants  of  freight  on  the  upper 
lakes.  312 

Madame  Duffy  to  GeneralJ  Haldimand  (in  French).  Begrets  at 
his  accident  313 

Lieutenant  Houghton  to  Gen.  Biedesel.  Tracks  discovered  by 
scouts,  but  too  late  to  capture  .the  men.  314- 

Major  Carleton  to  Capt.  Mathews.  Belative  to  the  application  of 
Mr.  Bowes.  3l{^ 

George  Boss  to  Qen.  Haldimand.  Change  of  British  Government. 
Sir  Guy  Carleton  to  succeed  Sir  H.  Clinton.  Becommends  Commis- 
sary Clark.  310 

oir  Guy  Carleton  to  the  same.  Announcing  his  appointment  lo^ 
the  command  on  the  Atlantic  coast  and  expreesing  the  desire  for 
mutual  service  in  respect  to  their  different  posts.  31% 

General  Clarke  to  the  same.  That  he  has  ordered  military 
artificers  to  be  sent  to  Captain  Twiss,  but  waits  instructions  before 
ordering  additional  men  for  fatigue  duty.  318 

Jean  Phillipe  Boy  to  the  same.  With  a  parcel  of  papers  from 
his  brother  Lieutenant  Augusts  du  Boy.  319* 

General  Clarke  to  the  same.  Asks  leave  to  have  the  £ing*s 
speech  printed.    Sending  review  returns.  322 

Judge  Panet  to  the  same  (in  French).  Apology  for  not  writing 
sooner.  Begrets  the  accident  to  the  General.  324 

Lt.  Col.  Dundas  to  the  same.  Will  wait  on  the  General  at  Montreal 
and  proceed  as  soon  as  practicable  to  the  upper  posts  to  take  charge 
of  his  regiment  (the  8tb).  32S 


.71 


HALDDCARI)  OOLLSOTIOII. 


647 


1782. 
April  19, 
BoaUf 
amp  ton. 


April  ao, 
WhitehalL 

April  31, 
•London. 

April  21, 
Tandrenil. 


April  23, 
(London. 


April  24, 
-Quebec. 

April  26, 
Quebec, 
^pril  25^ 
London. 

^pril39, 
Quebec 

April  30, 
•Quebec. 

April  30, 
B&rbadof. 


Hiagara. 

May  6, 
Quebec. 

Maje, 
Quebec* 

May  6, 
Quebec. 

May?, 

Loudon. 


Miiyie, 
Quebec 


-Quebec 

Jlay22, 
Jamaica. 


May  23, 

Quebec 


ilay23, 
•Quebec 


Sir  Kichard  HaghoB  to  General  Haldimand.  Trasts  the  G^eneral 
may  be  able  to  see  honourable  peace  restored.  The  intri^oes  of  the 
French  in  America.  The  annoyance  the  change  of  administratioD 
oaoees  the  King.  Proepects  of  peace.  There  are  now  hopes  of 
recovering  succesfi,  so  long  wanting.  He  (Hoghes)  has  had  the 
<)ommand  of  the  fleet  in  the  iX)wnB.  Has  received  the  thanks  of  the 
King  for  procuring  masts  from  Nova  Scotia  for  the  fleet.    Page  326 

Lord  Amherst  to  the  same.  Lt.  Colonel  Hope  will  give  a  fall 
acoonnt  of  the  effects  of  the  change  of  administration.  332 

Thomas  Towoshend  to  the  same  Expressions  of  esteem*  Re- 
commends Lt  Colonel  Hope.  333 

Charles  Lotbinidre  to  the  same  (in  French).  His  alarm  at  the 
steps  taken  to  seize  the  oak  cat  on  the  seigniory.  To  prevent  its 
sale  will  be  to  rain  the  seigniors.  Points  out  the  injastice  of  the 
coorse.  334 

John  Watts  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  kindness  to  his  ohildreiu 
His  own  sitaation  with  his  property  confiscated  and  himself  pros- 
cribed. Efforts  for  peace.  News  of  friends.  Number  of  refugees 
in  London.  336 

Captain  Cullen  to  the  same.  That  he  has  accepted  the  office 
of  paymaster  to  the  53rd.  338 

General  Clarke  to  the  same.    Thanks  for  papers,  &o.  339 

Major  Lumm  to  the  same.  Sends  copy  of  his  leave  of  ab- 
sence. 310 

L.  Harchand  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespeoting  applications 
to  grind  wheat  for  the  Government  341 

A.  Davidson  to  the  same.  Account  for  legal  charges  in  the  case 
of  the  crown  vs.  Taylor  and  Forsyth.  342 

General  Christie  to  the  same.  The  total  defeat  of  the  French  and 
Spanish  combined  fleet  by  Bodney,  with  details.  This  fleet  was 
intended  to  take  possession  of  Canada.  352 

H.  Watson  Powell  to  the  same.  Advising  amount  of  bills 
drawn.  355 

L.  Chaperon  to  Captain  Mathews.  Asking  his  influence  toobtaia 
a  situation  in  the  commissariat.  356 

Major  Faunce  to  the  same.  Applies  for  leave  to  rent  a  plaoe  for 
the  naval  office.  35T 

General  Clarke  to  Greneral  Haldimand.  Asking  if  Captain  Twiss 
shall  have  the  men  for  the  works  he  has  applied  for.  358 

Gentral  Bar^oyne  to  the  same.  Asking  that  word  be  sent  to 
Capt.  Aubrey  that  his  regiment  is  ordered  home.  He  (Burgoyne) 
has  been  appointed  commander  in  chief  in  Ireland.  359 

General  Clarke  to  the  same.  Has  appointed  an  officer  to 
take  charge  of  provisions  to  Laprairie.  Bespeoting  two  men 
arrested.  362 

L.  Chaperon  to  Gapt.  Mathews.  Has  obtained  a  situation  in  the 
commissariat.     Thanks  for  kindness.  361 

Captain  Mackay  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Applies  for  promotion  for 
his  nephew.  The  victory  over  the  French  fleet  The  admiral's 
(Count  de  Grasse's)  opinion  of  Sir  Samuel  Hood's  abilities.         363 

General  Clarke  to  the  same.  Arrangements  for  receiving  Gernuuk 
troops.  List  sent  of  new  ministry  in  Britain.  Motion  has  been 
made  in  the  Commons  to  make  peace  with  America.  365 

Major  Faunce  to  the  same.  Has  hired  a  room  for  m  naval 
office.  366 


SIS 


HALDDUMO  OOLLBOnON. 


B.74- 


1T83. 
MmjU. 

Qvebee. 

Qaebee.        t 

lUylT, 
Qaebcc. 


JvlylO, 

XOBttMl. 

June  10, 
MontTMl. 

JviMlS, 
Si.  Ohwlei. 

JuMlT, 
MootreaL 

JniielT. 


JoiieSI^ 


Joljl. 


J«l7  7, 
Tombonne. 
July  8^ 
IfoBtrMl. 

4«l7l4. 
Montreal* 

July  15, 
Quebec 

Jaly  1^ 
Ohambly. 

July  17, 
TaQdreiiil. 

J«]yS3. 
July  28,?^— 
Ricbmond.  p 

Jaly  25, 
Quebec. 


July  85, 
SoreL 
Jiily2e, 
81  John'i. 

July  80, 
Montreal. 

Aogvitl, 
Montreal. 


James  Andrews  to  Commissary  Clark.  With  an  order  for 
supplying  three  men  with  necessaries.  Page  424 

Gener^  Clarke  to  General  Haldimand.  Monthly  returns  of 
troops.  3CT 

Captain  Callen  to  the  same.  Desires  his  decision  on  the  claim  of 
Captain  Edge  for  the  price  of  a  commission.  Arrival  of  an  escort 
from  Halifax.    Ships  arrired  in.  370 

Major  Fanoce  to  Captain  Mathews.  The  evil  consequences  of 
sailors'  wives  getting  licenses  to  sell  liqnor.  372 

Dr.  Scott  to  General  Haldimand.  Complains  of  the  attacks  on 
him  by  Captain  Barnes.  The  stoppage  or  religions  services  has  led 
to  the  establishment  of  Snnday  recreations  to  the  detriment  of  the 
popnlation.  373- 

Robert  Ellice  to  Captain  Mathews.  Asking  that  a  warrant  issue 
for  the  pay  bills  of  the  rangers.  375- 

James  Symington  to  Capt  Mathews.  Asking  for  a  preference 
pass  to  convey  goods  to  Niagara.  37^ 

Bdward  Graham  to  General  Haldimand.  Asking  leave  of 
absence.  377 

Bobert  BUice  to  Capt  Mathews.  Asking  for  a  temporary  war- 
rant for  the  pay  of  the  rangers.  379^ 

G.  T.  LaClere  to  Major  Holland  (in  French).  Asking  that  his 
titles  be  submitted  to  the  General.  380 

Major  Harris  to  General  Haldimand.  Applying  for  the  majority 
in  the  44th.  381 

Lt  Col.  Caldwell  to  the  same.  Afking  thatFrtehette,  Captain  of 
Militia  of  St.  Nicholas,  be  panished  for  disobedience.  If  not  he 
(Caldwell)  a^ks  his  resignation,  as  a  magistrate,  to  be  accepted.  382 

Same  to  the  same.  Forther  respecting  the  case  of  Frechette, 
Captain  of  Militia.  384 

Captain  Micchin  to  the  same.    Asking  leave  of  absence.  3SS 

J.  Jordan  to  Captain  Mathews.  Asking  what  commission  he  is 
to  receive  on  the  purchases  of  grain,  with  accounts.  385 

B.Frobieher  to  the  same.  Offering  100  puncheons  of  mm  for 
the  UEC  of  Government.  390 

Brigadier  Maclean  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Charges  given  in  against 
Lieutenant  Maclaine.  391 

Lieutenant  Battersby  to  the  same.  Asking  to  be  sent  to  England 
on  the  recruiting  service.  3ii2 

'  C.  Lotblnidre  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bepresentation  as  to  the 
extent  of  his  lands,  &o.  394 

Captain  Mincbin  to  the  same.    Asking  for  leave  of  absence.    39^ 

Greorge  Kobs  to  the  same.  Asking  for  servide  to  a  friend,  inter- 
ested with  Mr.  Simon  Fraser.  397 

L.  Marchand  to  Captain  Mathews.  Bequesting  that  he  may  be 
allowed  payment  for  flour  of  his  own  manufacture  delivered  Uy 
the  Commissary,  over  and  above  that  from  wheat  sent  to  be 
ground.  398 

F.  A.  F.  Beckwith  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Thanks  for  kindness.  399 

Captain  Wood  to  Capt  Mathews.  Asking  the  General's  leave  to 
join  his  company  as  foon  as  possible.  40O 

St.  George  Dnpr4  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  that  the 
nephew  of  Lieutenant  Caseau  may  be  returned.  401 

Major  Hughes  to  Gen,  Haldimand.  Stating  his  claims  to  be  com- 
pensated for  a  house.  402 


AM 


MALDDCAKD  OOLLBOTION. 


5I» 


1781. 
Aoffiist  1, 
Montreal. 
Angoflt  1, 
Londoo. 
August  6, 
Montreftl* 

AUfUStSy 

MoDtml. 

Augusts* 
MontreaL 

Au«utt  8, 
Ohunbly. 

August  18, 
MontreiU. 

Angnst  19^ 
MontreaL 
August  18^ 
Londou. 

August  26, 
How  York. 


August  26^ 
New  Tork. 


August  28, 
Mew  York. 


August  29| 
Montreal. 

August  29, 
Mew  York. 


September  10, 
Halifax. 

September  18^ 
Quebec. 

September  18, 
Tarennes. 

September  19, 
Montreal. 

September  82, 
Obamblj. 
September  25, 
Quebec. 

October  1, 
YaudreuiL 

October  18, 
TaudreuU. 

October  20, 
Sonl. 

October  28, 
MoBtieal. 

October  80, 
Staten  Island. 


BDsigD  Yassal  to  HaldimaDd  (in  French).    Applying  for  leave  of 

absence.  404 

W.  Pollock  to  the  same.    Sending  papers,  &o.  406 

Grandmeenil  BesohamtMialt  to  the  same  (in  French).  Beepecting 
dispntes  aboat  lands*  407 

^bert  BUice  to  Oantain  Mathews.  That  if  the  bills  drawn  hv 
Lt  Governor  Sinclair  be  not  paid  he  must  protest  them.  410 

Bichard  Dobie  to  the  same.  Beepecting  settlement  of  Lt.  Governor 
Sinclair's  accounts.  412 

liieatenant  Battersbjr  to  Oapt  Mathews.  Application  for  leave  of 
absence.  41^ 

Lemoine  Despins  to  Gen.  Haldimand  (in  French).  Asking  help 
for  the  General  HoepiUl.  414 

Dorothea  Mooteitn  to  the  same.    Applying  for  cordwood.      415 

Chief  Justice  Livius  to  the  same.  That  he  wHl  probably  get  a 
grant  of  the  St  Maurice  Forges.  416 

Hugh  and  A.  Wallace  to  the  same.  Money  aflidrs.  The  danger 
to  the  loyalists  by  granting  American  independence.  Loyalists 
fleeiog  to  Quebec  and  Mova  Sootia,  &c.  417 

General  Bobertson  to  the  same.  Beported  invasion  of  Canada. 
Change  of  policy  towards  America.  Abaodonment  of  Savannah,  &o. 
Prospects  of  leaving.    Grief  for  the  death  of  his  daughter*  419 

Bngadier  March  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  letters.  The  cruel 
effects  of  the  abandonment  of  America  on  those  who  were  cajoled 
by  the  promises  of  the  ministry  to  risk  all  in  its  defence.  421 

W.  Dummer  Powell  to  Capt.  Mathews.  Presenting  a  claim  of 
Mr.  Thomson  late  of  Carleton  Island.  423 

P.  Nicoll  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Has  agreed  to 
remain  in  New  York  on  Sir  Guy  Qarleton's  advice.  May,  however, 
come  to  Canada  in  spring.  425 

Major  Handfield  to  the  same.  Has  received  a  box  of  truffles  for 
the  General.  427 

David  Grant  to  the  same.  Asks  for  leave  for  his  son  to  come 
from  Oswego  to  Quebec  42S 

A.  D.  Cramery  to  the  same  (in  French).  States  his  services  and 
asks  exemption  from  billeting  and  corvee.  42^ 

Todd  and  McGill  to  Captain  Mathews.  With  a  memorial  as  to  th» 
trade  with  the  upper  posts.  431 

Captain  Steel  to  the  same.    Bxplanations  of  accounts.  432r 

Simon  McTavish  to  Commissary  Day.  Offering  a  quantity  of  rum 
at  the  upper  posts.  433^ 

C.  Lotbiniftre  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Further  res- 
pecting his  seigoiories.  434- 

Same  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespecting  his  seigniorial 
rights.  430^ 

Captain  Mure  to  the  same.  Applies  for  the  position  of  Brigade 
Major.  437 

A.  Davidson  to  Capt.  Mathews.  Congratulations  for  the  success 
of  the  suit  against  Taylor  and  Forey th,  and  applying  for  costs.    439 

Colonel  l&rsh  to  General  Haldimand.  The  confusion  of  parties 
in  Britain.  The  loss  of  the  "Boyal  George."  The  attack  on 
Gibraltar  repulsed.  Pity  the  same  bravery  as  Blliot's  had  not  been 
shown  in  America.  His  (Marsh's)  regiment  has  been  annihilated 
at  Tork  Town.  44L 


d 


B5e 


HALDDCATID  OOLLIOTIO!!. 


B.7i 


1781. 
October  80, 
fiew  York. 


Korember  1, 
Qoebeo. 

yoT€mb«r  S, 
Qoebeo. 

November  4» 
Ifontreal. 

KoTtBb«r  4, 
Ifontreal. 

NoTember  8, 
Qoebeo. 


KoTember  8, 
Montreal. 

November  8, 
Qoebeo. 


NoTember  21i 
Sorel. 


Norember  29, 
MoDtreaL 

December  2, 
LoodoD* 

December  S, 
Qoebec. 


(December) 
at.  ioho't. 

No  date. 


December  30, 
tit.  John'f. 


GoDeral  Sobertaon  to  Haldimaod.  Has  applied  for  leavau  The 
PriDce  (Dake  of  Clarence  7)  has  gone  to  leara  naval  war.  Troops 
for  winter  quarters.    The  inflaeDoe  of  the  French  in  Ooogress. 

P»ffo443 

Bobert  Elh'ce  to  CSapt  Mathews.  Beqaesting  settlement  of  aook 
parts  of  Lt  Governor  Sinclair's  bills  as  are  approved.  444 

Same  to  the  tame.  Proposed  settlement  of  bills  drawn  hy  liC- 
(jovemor  Sinclair*  445 

A.  Davidson  to  the  same.  Desiring  to  have  his  elaim  in  the 
case  of  Taylor  &  Forsyth  settled.  4 17 

Bichard  Dobie  to  the  fame.  Applies  for  payment  of  bills  drmwm 
by  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  449 

Simon  McTuvihh  to  the  same.  Proposes  a  plan  for  payment  of 
his  claims  against  the  Government  on  bills  drawn  by  Lt.  Governor 
Sinclair  (This  letter  is  dated  4th  Angnst,  batendorsed  8th  November* 
the  latter  evidently  the  proper  date.)  4M 

Madame  Daffy  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French.)  With  two 
barrels  of  apples.  4^3 

Bobert  Eilice  to  Oapt  Mathews.  Bespecting  the  coarse  taken  hj 
Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  and  asking  the  General's  sanction  to  send  thie 
bills  he  has  drawn  home  to  the  Government  452 

Captain  Freeman  to  the  same.  That  General  de  Biedesel  has  not 
received  instructions  to  inspect  the  accoants  of  the  Hessians,  and 
thinks  it  too  delicate  a  matter  to  interfere  with.  454 

Simon  McTavish  to  the  sama.  Bespecting  claim  on  the  late 
Captain  McAlpine's  estate.  455 

Lord  Barrington  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  With  a  letter  and  thanka 
for  attention.  456 

H.  Watson  Powell  to  the  same.  How  the  Indians  at  Niagara,  kc^ 
arebopplied  with  provisions.  The  bad  state  of  the  pork;  how 
occasioned.  457 

Captain  Wood  to  the  same.  Loyalists  arrived ;  their  statements. 
How  are  they  to  be  disposed  of  ?  460 

Peter  Hawson  to  the  same.  Statements  by  Colonel  ClftuSi  CapC 
Law  and  Mr.  Jones  respecting  him.  4dl 

Captain  Abbott  to  the  same.  Asks  that  an  assistant  Commis- 
sioner of  the  Peace  be  appointed  to  act  with  him.  46i 


17S8. 
JanoAr J  S, 
Vaadreail. 

JsQQsrj  8, 
Detroit. 

Jennarj  17| 

Carleton 

Island. 

Jannarj  17, 

Carleton 

liland. 

iFebrusry  8, 
•Qaebee. 


LiTTBRS  TO   GlNIRAL    HALDIMAND,   AS    GovaairOB    OF  QuXBIOt 

1783— Vol.  IV,  Part  I. 


B.  76-1 


B.M.  21,78E-1. 


C.  Lotbinidre  to  General  Haldimand  {(in  French).  New  Year'a 
good  wishes.  Pftgo  1 

Lamothe  to  Captain  Mathews  (in  French).  Asking  for  an 
allowance  for  a  honse  to  lodge  in.  2 

Bnsiffn  Pringle  to  the  same.  Beqaesting  his  inflaence  to  obtaia 
promotion.  3 

Malcolm  Fraser  to  the  same.  With  contingent  accounts  of  the 
84th.  The  detatohment  of  the  34tb  driven  back  by  a  gale  foar 
tiine«  trying  to  make  for  Niagara.  5 

V.  Faatard  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Thanks  for  his 
release  and  pledges  himself  to  give  no  occasion  of  complaint^  &o.    6 


B.  75-1 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTIOX. 


5»1 


1783 
Februarr  17, 
.IffoQtreal. 
•PebriiarT  19, 
*Whitehttll. 


VfbrnarT  19, 
'Whitehall. 


Jebnuwy  19, 
Xiondon. 


(March  3, 
ilontreaL 

Kodato 

<  March  1783). 


tfaroh  11, 
"Qaebec. 


March  13, 
MoAtraal. 

March  17, 
Montreal. 

March  20, 
London. 


March  20, 
lluntrcal. 


March  22, 
Barbadoea. 


March  23, 
Montreal. 

No  date,  no 
^igaatare. 

March  24, 
Sideford, 
Devon. 
March  24. 


March  25, 
iiondon. 

March  27, 
Montreal. 


March  2T, 
tiOndon. 

March  27, 
liOndon. 

March  28, 
JlontreaL 


B.  Frobisher  to  CaptaiD  Hathow^.  Thanks  for  being  appointed 
CommiBBiODor  of  the  reaoe,  Pftge  t 

Lord  Amherst  to  General  Haldimand.  Messrs.  Harley  aid 
Drnmmond  displeased  at  their  agent,  Mr.  Coohrane ;  haye  appointed 
Mr.  Grordon.  8 

The  same  to  the  same.  That  his  letter  has  been  shown  to  the 
King  and  General  Bad^.  In  present  sute  of  uncertainty  it  oonid 
not  be  acted  on.  Sir  Ouy  Ojirleton  is  going  oot«  Sir  Oharles  Grey  is 
to  set  oat  to  withdraw  troops  from  New  lork.  9 

General  Bad6  to  the  same  (in  French).  Strongly  recommending 
him  not  to  ask  his  recall  at  present,  in  yiew  of  the  altered  ci  ream- 
stances.  11 

J.  A.  Gray  to  the  same.  Applies  for  an  appointment  in  the 
commissariat.  13 

Captain  Wittgenstein  to  the  same  (in  French).  Oertifioate  of 
good  conduct  of  Ensign  Passeoeau  (Pinoeauneaa).  (See  pp.  40 
to  42).  45 

P.  Bocheblaye  to  the  same  (in  French).  Plan  for  uniting  and 
strengthening  the  parts  of  America  left  in  firitish  possession,  tak- 
ing these  as  ail  the  territory  possessed  by  Franco  before  the  last 
war,  including  the  Mibsissippi,  New  Orleans,  &c.  14 

Edward  Southouse  to  the  same.    Applying  for  his  son's  promo- 

(Tolin  Campbell  to  Captain  Mathews.  Applying  for  licence  to 
marry.  27 

Cos,  Muir  &  Cox  to  General  Haldimand.  Asking  that  the  body 
of  General  Ogilvie's  son,  killed  at  Quebec,  may  be  sent  home  to  be 
buried.  28 

Sergeant  Greenwood  to  Captain  Mathews.  That  he  has  been  de- 
tained by  illness  at  Carleton  inland.  Asks  a  pass  to  Detroit  to  set- 
tle his  affaiis  there.  30 

General  Christie  to  General  Haldimand.  No  authentic  news  of 
peace.  Is  going  to  England  and  will  write  from  London.  Hostili- 
ties will  cease  on  3rd  April.  31 

Charles  Giasson  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  money  to 
help  to  go  in  spring  to  get  off  Indian  effects  left  at  Three  Bivers.  33 

to  (^neral  Haldimand  (in  French).    Bern  pardon  for 

his  disobedience  and  asks  for  aesistance  to  pay  his  debta  34 

Mrs.  Pilot  to  Greneral  Haldimand.  Asks  for  a  pair  of  colours  for 
her  boy,  that  the  half  pay  may  help  his  education.  35 

General  Bud^  to  the  same  (in  French).  Beiterating  advice  not 
to  give  up  the  Government.  The  articles  of  peace  will  leave  much 
to  be  done  for  the  settlement  of  limits,  &c.,  as  well  as  for  his  own 
interests.  Lady  Acland  sends  recognition  to  Captain  Simpson  lor 
his  attention  to  Colonel  Acland  after  he  was  wounded.  36 

George  Boss  to  the  same.  Introducing  Mr.  John  Fraser,  Poli- 
tical changes,  39 

Colonel  Neveu  Sevostre  to  the  same(in  French).  Defending  Ser- 
geant Lachapelle  and  Ensign  Pinoeauneau  and  accusing  Captain 
Dnpuis  of  insubordination,  £c,  40 

Bobert  Hunter  to  the  same.  His  opinion  of  the  shameful  terns 
of  peace,  and  their  effects.  43 

A.  Gordon  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  attention  to  his  recommendft- 
tions.  44 

Joachim  Lemoine  to  the  same  (in  French).  Appealing  against 
the  order  to  build  another  bridge  at  Yerchftres.  4S 


d 


552 


HALDIXAND  OOLLIOTION. 


B.   75-1 


1783. 

MMTchaa, 

I«Mdon. 

]Ureh38, 
London 


lUrehSl. 


MarehSli 

Hone 

GnardB. 

April  1, 

London. 

Aprils, 

MontranL 

April  T, 

Montreal. 


April  7, 
Montrenl. 

Apria, 

MontreeL 

AprilKV 
Hew  To^. 

April  11, 
Monti  eel. 
April  16, 
London. 

April  16, 
London. 
AprUie. 


April 


}h. 


April  SI, 
London. 
April  23| 

April  24, 
Qoebec 

April  S8, 
MontreeL 


April  98, 
BnrtMuloef. 
April  29, 
Moinbnrgh. 

April  30, 
Montrenl. 

Hi.  Pmn^oiflL 

Biri^dn 

Sod. 

MeylO, 

MontzeaL 

Mnjll, 
'  Repentig^j. 


Pbyn  &  Bllice  to  Robert  Eltioe  (?)•  Rospeoting  tbo  steps  to  be 
taken  to  obtain  a  settlement  of  Lt,  Governor  Sinclair's  bills. 

Pago  48 

Jobn  Watts  to  flaldimand.  Thanks  for  kindness.  The  feelincr  on 
the  terms  of  peace  being  known,  renders  ail  government  nearlj 
impossible.    The  loyal  American  subjects  left  to  their  fate.  50 

J.  B  (iiis?)  to  Robert  Bilis.  Declaration  of  peace.  Bosinees 
prospects.  TBe  independence  of  the  thirteen  provinces  admitted. 
The  proposed  boundaries,  &o.  52 

Charles  Gronld  to  Haldimand.  Remarks  on  the  coart  martial 
held  at  the  instance  of  Brigadier  Maclean.  5& 

Lord  Montague  to  the  eame.   Recommending  Captain  Galleo.    59 

Surgeon  Blake  to  the  same.     Applying  for  license  to  marry.    60 

Rocheblave  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bndosing  memo,  of  plan 
for  strengthening  British  America  (see  pp.  14  to  m)n  Bequests  a 
settlement  of  his  claims,  &o.  61 

The  same  to  Captain  Mathews  (in  French).  Stating  his  cUuma 
and  requesting  a  settlement.  63 

Robert  Bllice  to  the  same.  Thanking  the  Oeneral  on  behalf  of 
the  merchants.  65 

General  Robertson  to  General  Haldimand.  Recommending  Mr. 
Smith,  a  relogee  loyalist.  66 

Giasson  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  permission  to  trade 
to  Three  Bivers,  to  help  him  with  respect  to  his  creditors.  67 

John  Watts  to  the  same.  PohUcal  news.  AdminisUmtion 
formed.    The  critical  state  of  affairs.  68 

Robert  Rashloigh  &  Co.  to  the  same.    Forwarding  despatchea.  60 

Joseph  Judge  to  the  same.  States  his  past  services ;  his  hopes  fbr 
a  place  and  the  loss  of  the  prospect  by  the  change  of  Ministiy.    71 

jLord  North  to  the  same.  Foreign  troops  ordered  home.  Arrange- 
ments to  be  made  to  meet  changed  circumstances.  Leave  of 
absence  for  Mr.  PownalL  73 

George  Ross  to  the  same.    With  letter  for  Mr.  Eraser.  76 

John  Small  to  the  same  (in  French).  That  his  properties  in  Nova 
Seotia  were  threatened  with  confiscation,  which  has  been  averted.  77 

Thomas  Ainslie  to  Captain  Mathews.  Asks  for  an  interview  with 
the  General  on  the  affairs  of  his  (Ainslie's)  office.  70 

Rocheblave  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Proposing  a 
plan  to  settle  the  upper  county  with  loyalists,  Germans  and 
Aoadians,  so  as  to  secore  the  territory  on  the  Mississippi  to  the 
British.  81 

E.  Mathew  to  the  same.    Introducing  Mr.  Bitzema.  75 

J.  Houston  to  the  same.  Recommending  Mr.  Forbes,  an  officer  in 
the  99th.  80 

Widow  Daverge  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  help  on  the 
ground  of  her  husband's  services.  84 

Bedard.  Priest,  to  the  same  (in  French).  Thanks  for  his  assis- 
tance to  the  sick  and  poor.  85 

Edward  Southouse  to  the  same.  Applying  for  an  ensfgncy  for 
his  son  on  the  grounds  of  his  claims  for  his  salary  as  attorney  gene- 
rul.  unpaid  in  consequence  of  his  capture.  '       ^  86 

Franf  ois  Payet  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asks  tbat  timber  left 
at  Repentigny,  if  not  wanted,  be  allowed  to  be  disposed  offer  reli- 
gious or  charitable  purposes.  90 


B.  fft-1 


WlLTWMAlfl)  OOIiLlOTIOll. 


653. 


1788. 


Montreal. 

1U734, 

St-Mamict. 


MontreaL 

May  28, 
(MontrMl). 


11^80. 

^John's. 

Jvael, 

Ckambly. 

Jnnaa, 
IfontrfHtL 


JvneS. 
CMne. 

Jane  8, 
MontreaL 


W.  Handfield  to  Haldimand    Sending  a  box. 


Pago 


QaeDee. 


Jaoe  11| 

London. 


Jane  18, 

Qaebeo. 
Jane  16, 
London. 


Char1e8  Dixon  to  the  samo.  Informing  him  of  the  danger  of 
losing  the  estate  of  Shipody ;  the  steps  taken  to  avert  it  ana  what 
mnf»t  be  done.    .  93 

Neveu  Sevestre  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bemindingthe  General 
of  bis  claims.  95 

A.  Dnmas  to  the  same  (in  French^  That  the  severe  winter  and 
bad  weather  in  spring  have  hindered  the  re{>airs,  &o ,  to  the  Forges. 
Asks  two  months'  delay  to  have  everything  in  order.  96 

Bobert  Ellice  to  Captain  Maihows.  B^peoting  a  settlement  of 
Lt  Governor  Sinclair's  bills.  98 

Captain  Brehm  to  General  Haldimand.  The  pavilion  is  being 
cleared.  At^ks  that  orders  be  given  to  the  officers  not  to  force  tho 
barrackmaster  to  act  contrary  to  in^tmctions.  99- 

P.  Minchin  to  Captain  Mathews.  Applying  for  leave  of 
absence.  100 

Lientenant  HoUier  to  Captain  Mathews.  Applying  for  promo- 
tion.      •  101 

&  Boilean  to  the  same  (in  French).  Applying  for  leave  ta 
resign.  102 

Colonel  Neven  Sevestre  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French). 
Becommending  Antoine  Daprcz  to  succeed  P.  Boilean  as  Captain 
oi  Militia.  104 

Major  Jcssnp  to  Brigadier  St.  Leger.  Will  send  what  men  he  can 
to  the  works  at  Isle  anx  Noiz.  General  de  Biedesei  to  be  notified 
why  the  number  required  cannot  be  sent.  10^ 

Bdward  Southouse,  to  Captain  Mathews.  Bespecting  the  chance 
of  his  eon's  getting  a  commission,  &o.  107 

General  Clarke  to  General  Haldimand.  Enters  into  explanation 
and  defence  of  his  conduct  towards  Haldimand,  which  led  to  a  cold- 
ness on  the  part  of  the  latter.  110 

General  Christie  to  the  same.  Beports  of  Haldimand  leaving 
Canada,    Than ks  for  favours.  1 1 1  ^ 

Lientenant  Gray  to  the  same.  Applying  for  leave  of  absence.  112 


H.  S.  Conway  to  the  same.  Leave  of  absence  for  Lieutenant 
Gore,  34th.  114 

Corbin  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bepreeents  as  churchwarden 
the  delay  that  will  be  caused  by  want  of  land  for  building  a  Pres- 
by  tire,  and  asking  a  grant.  115' 

Y'^'oilhi  -^  Dupi6  to  the  same  (in  French).    Applying  for  the  succession 

La  Prairia.      ^^  Captain  Boilean  of  the  Militia  at  Chambly.  US 

John  Burke  to  the  same.  Communicating  the  suspicious  conduct 
of  two  newly  arrived  French  priests  and  the  excitement  among  the 
French  Canadian  population.  117 

Captain  LeMaislro  to  the  same.    For  leave  of  absence.  120^ 

James  Grant  to  Captain  Mathews.  Betum  of  provisions.  Will 
furnish  casks  for  victualling  the  transports.  121 

Bobert  Ellice  to  the  same.  With  memorial  praying  for  compon* 
ration  for  the  burning  by  the  rebels  of  their  mills  on  the  Mohawk 
Biver.  123 

St.  Luc  Lacorne  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Asking 
permission  for  Sieur  Jautarred  to  practice  as  an  advocate.  12T 

Dr.  Scott  to;ihe  rame.  That  he  has  published  an  account  of  the 
treatment  to  which  he  has  been  exposed  as  chaplain.  1;:& 


Jane  16, 
Three  RiTCTS 


Juie  S8. 
Montreal. 


Hiagara. 
Qnebee. 

Qnebee. 


JnljT, 
MontreaL 

Soiel. 


^54 


HALDUUIID  OOLLBOnOir. 


Bw  76-1 


178S. 
jQl7  11, 
8t.  John'!. 
July  14, 
MuhiUimft- 
kinak. 
July  li, 
Montreal. 

Jalj  15, 
St.  Fran9oif. 


-JnlT  17. 
MoQtreal. 

Jnlj  IT. 
MoQtreal. 

Jalj  18, 
Quebec. 

Jaly  ai, 
MontreaL 

-July  ai, 
MoutreAl. 

Jalj  23, 
bt.  Anne. 

Jol/H 
Qntbec 

Jal7  28, 
Moutreal. 

Jalj— 
MontreaL 

Aufi^ott  a, 


AognBta, 
FrognalL 

August  4. 
New  York. 

Angatt  4, 
Ifondon. 


Augnit8, 
If  ew  Tork. 

Aafi^att  8, 
New  Fork. 


Anguf  1 8, 
WhitehAlL 

Augait  9, 
Xiondon. 


Aaflranc  10, 
New  Tork. 

Angast  11, 
•Quebec. 

Aagoit  13, 
HontrcaL 


A.  P.  Skene  to  Captain  Mathews.   That  the  priaonera  from  Hoot- 
real  and  Coteaa  da  Lao  have  baen  sent  to  lale  aox  Noix.    Pago  130 
George  Haebeath  to  fiobert  Bllice.  Bepreaente  his  large  advanoea 
*  to  GoTemmeDt  at  the  post  and  urges  a  settlement.  230 

St.  Gtoorge  Dapr^,  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Thanks 
for  his  appointment  as  voyer  of  the  District  of  Montreal.  131 

Luc  Schmid  to  the  same  (in  French).  Transmitting  an  applica- 
tion from  the  St.  Francis  Indians  for  help  to  build  a  churob,  and 
for  flour  and  pork,  &o.  Petitions  sent  to  allow  priests  to  oome  frona 
Europe.  132 

J.  Burke  to  the  same.  With  abstract  ot  the  trial  of  a  man  charged 
wiih  rape  134 

Jacob  Jordan  to  Captain  Mathews.  Asking  a  pass  for  Jacob 
Yandorheyden  to  go  to  Albany  with  furs.  135 

Archibald  McLaine  to  Captain  Mathews.  Asking  a  pass  to  enable 
him  to  go  to  New  York.  136 

Kobert  Rllice  to  the  same.  That  his  debtors  are  dispoaing  of 
property  at  Detroit.    Asks  for  the  General's  interference,  Ac.    137 

John  Barke  to  the  same.  Applying  for  the  renewal  of  his  licesao 
(which  is  lodt)  to  practice  as  a  notary.  138 

Giasson  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Applying  for  a 
license  to  trade  at  Three  Bivers  among  the  Indians.  140 

General  Clarke  to  the  same.  Giving  his  sanction  to  the  issue  of 
license  to  Captain  Powlett  to  mary  his  (Clark's)  niece.  141 

Chatellier  to  Captain  Mathews  (in  French).  For  the  isaueofa 
licence  to  practice  as  a  notary.  142 

A.  P.  Skene  to  the  same.  The  prisoners  from  Coteau  du  LaCi  &o.« 
for  Isle  aux  Noiz  are  expected  in  a  day  or  two.  143 

Charles  Stewart  to  the  same.  That  on  his  going  to  Bnffland  Mr. 
Deachenaox  will  conduct  his  business  as  a  notary.  Asidng  that 
incuiry  he  made  about  a  runaway  negro  boy.  144 

Lord  Sydney  to  General  Haldimand.  Thanks  for  congratulations 
on  his  advancement,  &o.  145 

Hugh  Wallace  to  the  same.  Introducing  W.  Delancyi  a  refugee 
loyalist.  146 

General  Christie  to  the  same.  Is  happy  to  find  that  he  (Haldimand) 
has  determined  to  remain  in  Canada.  That  he  (Christie)  intends 
to  push  for  a  ft taff  appointment  in  Canada.  Beduction  of  two  bat- 
talions of  the  60th.  147 

Hugh  Wallace  to  the  same.  The  loyalists  ordered  to  leave  the 
country  and  property  proscribed.  Has  lost  all.  The  losses  on 
Sbipody.    Has  sent  all  papers.  152 

William  Bayard  to  the  same.  The  confiscation  of  all  property  by 
the  rebels.  He  goes  to  Bngland  ruined.  Recommends  Patrick 
Smyth,  a  loyalist,  going  to  Quebec.  154 

George  A.  North  to  the  same.  Becommonding  Bnsign  St. 
Germaine.  156 

W.  Pollock  to  the  same.  Expecting  the  General  home  had  pre- 
vented him  from  writing.  No  vessels  under  orders  for  Quebec, 
&o.  150 

David  Golden  to  the  same.  Introducing  Mr.  Delancy,  a  refbged 
loyalist.  157 

J.  G.  C.  DeLery  to  the  same  (in  French).  Applying  for  a  pass- 
port for  his  son  going  to  Europe.  158 

Brassier  to  the  same  (in  French).  Sending  a  present  of 
pears.  159 


B.75-1 


HALDDCAMD  OOLLIOTXOir. 


BB5i 


1788. 

AngQtt  16| 
HmnoTer. 


AngBftie, 
wBtobAlL 

AoroitlT, 
QiMDee. 


August  18, 
Montreal. 

Avgoft  18, 
Clwemont. 

Aogottad, 
New  Tork. 

Augnit  27, 
BtTkichel. 


August  30, 
Hew  Tork. 

No  date 
(about 
August). 
September  If 
Montreal. 


September  1, 
Montreal. 

Septembers, 
Deptford. 

September  4, 
London. 

September  8, 
Oarleton 
Island. 
September  8, 
Qnebeo. 


September  9, 
St.  Anno. 

itember  9, 


September  9, 
Warwick 
Castlo. 
September  11, 
Montreal. 

September  16, 
Qnsbee. 

September  18, 
Montreal. 

September  21, 
MontreaL 


September  20, 
MoBtceaL 


Greneral  Bud^  to  HaldimaDd  (in  French).  Has  oome  here  with 
Prince  William  at  the  King's  request  Desires  him  to  send  fors  for 
Prince  Frederick  (Dake  of  York^  and  Prince  William  (Doke  of 
Clarence).  The  King's  satisfaction  at  Haldimand's  remaining  in 
Canada.  Page  160 

Lord  North  to  General  Biedesel.  Peace  concluded ;  the  tro(  pa 
of  Brunswick  to  return  to  Europe.  The  King's  approbation  of  the 
General's  conduct.  70 

George  Allsopp  to  Haldimand.  Applying  for  a  pass  to  go  to  New 
York  and  return,  to  settle  the  business  a£Eairs  of  Watson  and 
Bashleigh,  &c.  16^ 

Bobert  Ellioe  &  Co.  to  Captain  Mathews.  Enclosing  petition 
relative  to  the  bills  drawn  by  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  164 

B.  Cossit  to  Haldimand.  That  a  number  of  loyalists  on  Con- 
necticut Biver  desire  to  come  to  Quebec  to  settle.  160 

Samuel  Hake  to  the  same.  Introducing  John  JDriver,  a  refugee 
loyalist.  167 

EosigD  McKay  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  leave  of  absence 
for  hinuelf  and  cousin.  Their  uncle's  promise  to  purchase  tbeir 
steps.  168 

Hugh  Wallace  to  the  same.  Introduciug  Patrick  Smith,  a 
refugee  loyalist.  170 

fioucherville  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bepresents  his  distressed 
situation.  171 

John  Burke  to  Captain  Mathews.  Thanks  for  his  license  as 
notary.  Secret  measures  to  elect  representatives  to  the  British 
Government  to  state  the  grievances  of  Canadians.  172 

Bobert  Ellice  &  Co.  to  the  same.  Asking  an  answer  to  memo- 
rial. 174 

W.  Chambers  to  General  Haldimand.  Thanks  for  recommeoda- 
tion  by  which  he  was  made  Post  Captain.  176 

Board  of  Claims  to  the  same.  N^otifying  their  appointment  to 
inquire  into  the  claims  of  Ajnerican  loyalists,  ftc.  116 

Malcolm  Fraser  to  Captain  Mathews.  Bespecting  the  accounts 
of  the  84th.  177 

Captain  Cami>bell  to  General  Haldimand.  Bespecting  the  propo- 
sal ot  Major  Nairne  to  sell  his  majority,  and  the  situation  of  tne 
different  Captains  in  the  44th.  170 

Giasson  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  a  pass  to  trade  up  the 
Lidvre.  182 

John  Small  to  the  same.  New  York  to  be  evacuated  next  month. 
Thanks  for  benefits.  Becommending  Captain  Mnnro  and  Ensign 
Holland.  184 

C.  J.  Greville,  to  the  same.  Introducing  Lieutenant  Blick, 
44lh.  187 

Bobert  Ellice  ft  Co.  to  Captain  Mathews.  With  a  second  memo- 
rial. 188 

A.  P.  Skene  to  General  Haldimand.  Applying  for  leave  of 
absence.  192 

Walter  Sutherland  to  the  same.  Sending  claim  for  scout 
money.  19^ 

Deschambault  to  the  same  (in  French),  Bespecting  the  petitions 
to  the  King,  the  election  of  delegateSi  &c ,  by  the  French  Cana- 
dians. 197 

Jacob  Jordan  to  Captain  Mathews.  Offers  to  cash  Govemmeut 
lulls  drawn  on  the  Treasury.  200* 


556 


HALDIMAIIB  OOLLIOTIOV. 


a  t»-i 


1783 
-8eptemb«r29, 
Soral. 
Oetoberl, 
MontrMl. 

October  1, 
MontMftl.  , 

October  16, 

-  Qaebec 


October  IT, 
Qaebec 

October  17, 
•  Qaebec. 

October. 
October  22, 
Quebec. 

October  22, 
New  Fork. 


October  23, 

gaebec 
ctober  28, 
Montreal. 
October  26, 
lloQireal. 


October  27, 
Qaebec 


October  30, 
MontreaL 

ffoTember  2, 
Charleston. 

NoTember  8, 
Montreal. 

November  6, 
(London); 

NoTember  6, 
Montreal. 

NoTcmber  7, 
Qaebec. 


NoTember  10, 
MontreaL 

NoTemher  1 1, 
8t  John's. 


November  16, 
Qaebec 


November  17, 
Qaebec 


Bev.  Dr.  Soott  to  General  Haldimand.  Stating  the  wronge  hm 
has  tnffored  as  chapUun.  Page  901 

James  Symington  to  Oaptaiii  Mathews.  Asking  a  pass  for 
Niagara.  206 

Oiasson  to  G^eral  Haldimand  (in  French).  Beiterates  his 
reqaest  for  a  pass  for  the  Lidvre.  20t 

Gsptain  C.  Campbell  to  the  same.  His  feelings  at  the  promotkw 
of  his  junior.  Captain  Mathews.  Desires  to  know  if  his  conduot  haa 
been  reprehensible.  209 

Bobert  EUioe  to  Major  Mathews.  Respecting 'bills  for  stores, 
&c  210 

The  same  to  the  same.  Sending  a  third  memorial  respecting  lA. 
Uovemor  Sinclair's  bills.  212 

Edward  Abbott  to  the  same*    Is  afraid  of  arrest  for  debt     213 

Bobert  Ellice  to  the  same.  Applies  for  decision  on  the  claim  for 
the  burning  of  mills  on  the  Mohawk.  214 

Haeh  Wallace  to  Gleneral  Haldimand.  New  York  to  be  era- 
coated  on  15th  November.  Confiscation  of  property  of  loyalists ; 
settlement  for  Maryland  property.  The  aflbirs  of  Shipody.  All 
lands  in  Nova  Scotia  being  given  to  loyalists  and  half-pay  offi- 
cers. 215 

Thomas  Dnnn  to  Major  Mathews.    Has  examined  accounts.     219 

Jacob  Jordan  to  the  same.    Has  lodged  the  money  ordered.     220 

Widow  Duffy  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  The  oreharda 
have  failed,  so  that  she  can  send  no  fruit,  but  sends  a  box  of  ginsen|^ 
with  kind  messages.  2n 

Bobert  Bllice  to  Major  Mathews.  Desires  to  know  the  Gener^Pa 
decision  about  the  mills.  Asks  pass  for  himself  anl  two  servinta 
to  cross  Lake  Champlain.  223 

James  Hughes  to  the  same.  Desires  permission  tc  sail  to  Bog- 
land  by  wav  of  New  York.  224 

A.  furnbull  to  Greneral  Haldimand.  Introducing  Coltael  do 
Miranda.  225 

Deschambault  to  the  same  (in  French).  Thanks  for  kindness  to 
his  son.  226 

W.  Pollock  to  the  same.  Apologies  for  not  writint.  Haa  sent 
despatches.    All  the  treaties  signed  but  that  with  Halmnd.  227 

Bobert  Bllice  to  Major  Mathews.  Application  for  loss  on  rum  lent 
to  the  Government  and  returned,  and  other  business  matters.      22^ 

General  Clarke  to  General  Haldimand.  Bepresenting  the  hard* 
ship  of  his  being  refused  the  pay  and  allowances  of  his  rank  as 
Lieutenant  General.  232 

James  McGill  and  B.  Frobisher  to  F,  Mers.  Warrant  to  convey 
a  lunatic  loyalist  to  the  General  Hospital,  Quebec.  235 

Bobert  Ellice  to  Major  Mathews.  Complains  that  a  parcel  of 
his  peltries  has  been  prevented  from  passing  St.  John's  to  the 
States.  23< 

Colonel  Hope  to  the  Bishop  of  Quebec  (in  French).  Bemonstranco 
signed  by  Colonel  Hope  and  A.  Mabane,  against  the  conduct  of 
the  Seminary  in  not  paying  respect  to  the  Governor  on  his  leaving 
for  Burope.  237 

General  Clarke  to  General  Haldimaod.  Acknowledges  receipt  of 
information  oi  the  reduction  of  the  staff  and  permission  for  him  to 
return  to  Europe.  Cannot  sail  till  next  summer,  and  hopes  the 
cause  of  the  delay  will  be  properly  represented.  233 


B.76-1 


HALDDIAXD  OOLLMOVIOW. 


Wi 


1783. 

Sovember  20, 
ontroftL 


Hovember  24, 

KoTember  24, 
Montraal. 

KoTember  28, 
8t  John's. 
If  OTember  28, 
8t  John's. 

December  2, 
<Quebee. 

December  3, 
London. 


December  6, 
{London). 

December  6, 

H6piUl 

Oeneral. 

December  7, 
Quebec 

December  8, 
Montreal. 

December  8, 
Montreal. 

December  28, 
Montreal. 


December  29, 
Three  Rivers. 

December  31, 
Thr>;e  RiTcrs. 
December  31. 

1764. 
Angnst  6. 


O.  Bowen  to  Haldimand.  Asking  the  ^enerars  interference  to 
make  Colonel  DePevster  deliver  np  his  two  daQghterB*in*laW|  taken 
prieoners  by  the  Delawares  bat  given  over  to  Ctolonel  DePeyster  at 
I>etroit  Page  239 

Oolonel  Nevea  Sevestre  to  the  same  (in  French),  Asking  ior  aa 
appointment.  241 

Peace  Crommissioners  to  the  same.  Becommending  the  appoint- 
ment of  an  Inspector  of  Police.  243 

George  Smyth  •    Certificate  of  character  to  Mr.  Sutherland.    244 

James  Satherland  to  Major  Mathews.  With  certificate  of  charaot«r 
in  anbwer  to  the  charges  of  Lieatenant  Hanter.    (See  p.  244).    245 

Major  Fannce  to  the  same.  Bespecting  a  child  of  the  late  Mr. 
Gordon,  Clerk  of  the  Crown.  246 

Captain  Twiss  to  General  Haldimand.  Has  had  a  conversation 
with  Lord  North  about  the  treaty  of  peace,  &c.  Has  not  yet  been 
able  to  do  business  with  the  boiu*d  ot  ordoance.  Offers  to  supply 
Gibraltar  with  timber  from  Canada.  248 

W.  Pollock  to  the  same.  Despatches  sent  Proposed  abolition  of 
the  East  India  chaiter.    Fall  of  the  Company's  stock.  260 

St.  Tb^rdse  de  Jesus  to  the  same  (in  French).  Applying  Ibr 
relief,  as  the  poor  under  their  care  will  be  left  destitute,  owing  to 
the  failure  of  crops,  &o.  252 

Major  Mathews  to  (O.  Bowen).  Orders  have  been  sent  to  Colonel 
DePeyster  to  seod  down  the  two  girls.    (See  p.  239.)  254 

Major  Leake  to  General  Haldimand.  Thanks  for  his  promotion 
to  the  majority  of  the  Boyal  fiegiment  cf  New  York.  855 

Bobert  Ellice  &  Co.  to  Captain  Mathews.  Belative  to  subsisteooe 
to  the  rangers,  &c.  257 

Montgoifier  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Prays  for  tha 
continuance  of  the  General's  goodness  in  spite  of  religious  ques- 
tions. 258 

Georfre  Tonnancour  to  the  same  (in  French).  With  wishes  for  the 
General's  happiness,  &o.  160 

Mailles  to  the  same  (in  French).    New  Year's  wishes.  261 

No  signature,  to  the  same  (in  French).  New  Year's  wishes  and 
expressions  of  admiration .  262 

J.  B.  Muller .     Power  of  attorney.  149 


No  date 
{Janaarr 
1784). 
No  date 
(Janoary). 

Janaary  9, 
London. 

Jaaaaiy  16. 

Janaaiy  32, 

Carleton 

Island* 


Lbttus  to  Gbnsbal  Haldimand  as  Governor  of  Quibko,  1784 • 
Volume  iv,  Part  ii. 


B.  M.  21,735-3. 

for  bait  and  foi^ 
.      1 


B.  75-2. 

W.  Johnson  to  Captain  Mathews.    Applying 
age. 

Lady  Harriet  Acland  to  Gen.  Bnd4.  Asking  his  influence  for  the 
advancement  of  Captain  Simpson,  31st.  2 

George  Boss  to  General  Haldimand.  Bankruptcy  of  John  Fraaer. 
Changes  in  the  administration.   Pitt  First  Lord  of  the  Treasury.    3 

Treasury  to  Captain  Twiss.  To  send  statement  of  his  accounts 
as  Commanding  Bngineer.  5 

Malcolm  Eraser  to  Mac  (Dougall).  Has  received  account  Bxpecta 
reduction.  Concerning  the  piper's  claim,  resignation  of  ensign,  &o.  6 


us 


HALDDIAKD  OOLLBOTIOK. 


B.  16-S 


1784. 
jAiiiiar7  26, 
Montreal. 
Jumary  26, 
Montreal. 

Jnnnaiy  37, 
Otwegatchte. 

Janaaiy  28, 
Pljmouth. 


Jannarj  29, 
Montreal. 


February  2, 
Montreal. 


Febrnaryii 
L<mdon. 


Febniarr  9, 
Montreal. 

Febmarj  13, 
ParU. 

Febraary  13, 
Tbree  Rivers. 


Febraary  16, 
Schenectady. 


Febraary  19, 
btOnrs. 

March  1. 
RiTiire  da 
Lonp. 
March  6, 
Quebec. 

March  9, 
Bividre  dn 
Loop. 
March  10^ 
Qoebec 

March  10, 
Montreal. 

March  16, 

ChaM 

(Oohces?) 

Jftrchn, 
Ifondon. 

March  18, 
Whitehall. 


March  18, 
Montreal. 
March  20, 
London. 

March  26, 
Qnebec. 


John  Ibej  to  Greneral  HaldimaDd,  Asks  for  a  pass  to  the  Colonies 


Pages 

Asking  a  few  days  leave  for 

11 

Asking  assistanoei  having  loftt 

13 


to  bring  his  family,  with  certificate. 

Edward  Southonse  to  the  same, 
his  son,  Bnsign  Southonse,  29th. 

Ann  XT.  Sparham  to  the  same, 
all. 

J.  Irving  to  the  same.  Inquiring  as  to  lands  near  Mobile  granted 
to  him.  Asks  if  grants  of  land  can  be  obtained  in  New  Brans- 
wick.  ]4> 

Bobert  Bliice  &  Co.  to  Major  Mathews,  Asking  if  the  orders  to 
prevent  fors  going  to  the  States  are  still  in  force.  Desiring  to  have 
the  warrant  for  subsistence  of  the  rangers.  15^ 

Th^rdse  Gaobert  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Asking  a 
pass  for  herself,  mother  and  sister,  to  go  to  New  York  to  her 
father.  16 

Captain  Twiss  to  the  same^  That  he  has  seen  Lord  North.  His 
unsatisfactory  interview  with  Lord  Townshcnd,  who  does  not  care 
to  see  any  plans  of  Qaebeo.  The  confusion  in  political  affairs  in 
Britain.  Mopes  to  arrange  about  the  timber  at  Qaebec.  17 

Duncan  Maodougali  to  Major  Mathews.  Bespecting  Bnsign 
Macdougall's  resignation.  zl 

Lord  Dorset  to  General  Haldimand.  Becommending  Nicolas 
BroiUet.  23^ 

St.  Oars  to  the  same  (in  French).  Praying  that  Mr.  Tonnan- 
cour  and  his  family,  in  consequence  of  the  homing  of  his  house, 
may  be  allowed  to  lodge  at  the  General  Hospital.  24 

Bobert  EUice  to  Major  Mathews.  Asking  if  trade  would  be 
allowed  with  Niagara  during  the  summer.  Asks  for  a  pass  to 
visit  the  upper  posts.  26 

Porlier  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Asks  a  pass  for  a 
woman  to  enable  her  to  visit  her  husband  at  Albany.  2J 

George  Davison  to  the  same.  Asking  leave  to  go  to  the 
Southern  Colonies.  30 

Bishop  of  Quebec  to  Major  Mathews  (in  French).    Has  named  a 

missionary  for  the  Sault  Sc  Louip.  31 

George  Davison  to  the  same.    Thanks  for  leave  of  absence.       32 

Thomas  Forsyth  to  the  same.  Bespecting  goods  famished  Colonel 
DePeyster  at  Detroit,  and  other  money  matters.  33 

Yohannes  Decker  to  General  Haldimand.  Asking  that  means  be 
adopted  to  have  a  negro  boy,  his  property  .restored  to  him.  35 

Asa  Porter  to  the  same.  Beporting  the  brutal  treatment  to 
Captain  White  and  his  son,  who  had  gone  to  dispose  of  property 
.and  remove  his  family  to  Canada.  2^ 

General  Christie  to  the  same.  The  political  confusion'in  Britain, 
&3.  "  39 

Lord  Amherst  to  the  same.  Approves  of  bis  (Haldimand's) 
remaining  in  Canada.  General  Christie  coming  out  The  political 
sitaation.  The  officers  of  the  1st  and  2nd  Battalions  of  the  60th  not 
yet  settled.  41 

Widow  Duverge  to  the  same  (in  French).  Applying  for  help.   4S 

Bev.  Philip  Toosey  to  the  same.  That  he  has  been  appointed  to 
succeed  Mr.  Guerry  as  one  of  the  Ministers  of  Qaebec.  44 

William  Gill  to  Af  ajor  Mathews.  Is  preparing  to  fish  in  the  Bay 
of  Ohaleurs,  and  proposes  to  esiablish  a  fishing  station  at 
PaboB.  '  ^    ^  ^^ 


B.f5-e 


HALDDCAin)  OOLLianON. 


659 


1T84. 
]Urch26^ 
Quebec 

March  38, 
London. 


MarehSl, 
Loo don. 


April  1, 
Montreal. 

April  1, 
London. 

April  1, 
London. 


April  1, 
London. 


April  1, 
Moatrekl. 


April  2, 
London. 

April  4, 
London. 


April  4, 
London. 


April  10^ 
Quebec. 

April  11. 
PhilAdelphia. 

April  13, 
6t.  John's. 


April  16, 
Whitehall. 

April  19. 
MontreaL 


April  21, 
London. 


GloDeral  Haldimand  to  Socheblave  (in  Freooh).  With  letter  of 
recommendation  to  enable  him  to  forward  his  goods  to  the  npper 
country.  Page  4^ 

Captain  Twiss  to  General  Haldimand.  Beoapitalating  the  sub- 
stance of  previous  letters.  Will  have  to  remain  to  got  accounts^ 
settled.  Has  determined  not  to  return  to  Canada.  Has  given  his 
advice  as  to  the  stores  to  be  sent  out,  4& 

W.  Tryon  to  the  same.  Has  been  appointed  Colonel  of  the  29th  ; 
and  asks  the  General  to  order  inspection  of  accoutrements,  &c.y 
(Two  copies.)  52 

Peace  Commissioners  to  B£ajor  Mathews.  Have  found  a  Tiabitant 
guilty  of  harbouring  a  deserter  ;  recommend  him  to  mercy.  55- 

William  Pollock  to  General  Haldimand.  Sending  a  copy  of 
Calvet's  book.  57 

Same  to  the  same.  Sends  despatches,  &o.,  Doubts  as  to  the  future 
government  of  British  North  America ;  proposal  to*  divide  Nova 
Scotia  and  give  Governor  of  Canada  superintending  power,  &o.    58 

Captain  Twiss  to  the  same.  Nothing  settl^  as  to  timber. 
Sixteen  copper  plates  sent.  The  general  election.  Bxoitement  about 
the  air  balloon  and  disovery  of  Georgium  Sides.  60. 

John  Burke  to  Major  Mathews.  Sonds  return  of  prisoners  found 
guilty  by  the  Commissioners  of  the  Peace  and  recommended  to 
mere  J.  62 

General  Christie  to  General  Haldimand.  Political  news  ;  general 
elections.    Will  soon  leave  for  Canada.  64 

Bobert  Hunter  to  the  same.  Thanks  of  the  merchants.  The  inten- 
tion to  restrict  trade  with  the  United  States  and  grant  bounties 
to  Canada  and  Nova  Scotia  to  export  to  the  West  Indies.  Nothing 
done  in  reference  to  the  petition  from  Montreal  for  a  change  of 
government.  So 

General  Christie  to  the  same.  Nothing  settled  as  to  his  return  to 
Canada.  Schemes  for  its  government  apparently  to  provide  berths 
for  Sir  Guy  (Jarleton  and  his  friends.  Does  not  believe  them,  as  the 
King  wishes  Haldimand  to  remain.  6B 

Miles  Prenties  to  the  same.  Has  been  refused  his  allowance  of 
firewood.  10 

James  Hughes  to  the  same.  Bespeoting  the  disposal  of  lands 
left  him  by  Colonel  Bouquet.  72 

A.  McAllan  to  Major  Mathews.  Has  been  ordered  to  get  all  the 
craft  over  the  rapids ;  cannot  supply  Captain  Sherwood  with 
seamen  withoot  retarding  the  work.  71 

William  Pollock  to  General  Haldimand.  Sending  papers.  Elec- 
tions going  in  favour  of  Pitt.    The  Dutch  in  oonf  osion,  &o.  74 

B.  Frobisher  to  the  same.  Bemarks  on  the  indefinite  description 
of  the  boundaries  from  Lake  Superior  to  the  westward.  The  diffi- 
culties of  the  far  trade ;  formation  of  a  company  who  will  go 
vigouroasly  into  the  trade  and  will  look  out  for  another  passage 
besides  that  now  used  by  Lao  la  Pluie.  Asks  for  certain  privileges 
for  the  company  and  for  protection  against  persons  from  the  United 
States  to  Lake  Soperior.  ProjKMMS  to  have  a  poet  at  the  Falls  of 
St.  Mary's  (Sault  St.  Marie)  or  at  Point  au  Pins.  Description  of 
land  roond  there.  The  facility  of  dealing  with  the  Indians  there. 
The  utility  of  such  a  eettiement.  75 

Charles  Bainsford  to  the  same.  Introducing  officers  going  out  to 
join  their  regiments.  81 


12*    12 


«::o 


HALDDCAMD  OOLLMHOK. 


BLTi-< 


1784. 
April  24, 
dtoke  Prior. 

April  ar, 

London. 


April  ST, 

April  38, 
Xoinbnrgh. 

April  30, 
€t  John's. 


Qaebee. 

Ma  J  3, 

MontreaL 


<}aebee. 

WhitebaU. 

Maj9, 
Three  Riven. 

IffajlO, 
Montreal. 


M.ylO, 
London. 


May  10, 
Sorel. 

Majia, 
Montreal. 

MajlS, 
Montreal. 

MajlS. 
London. 

Majia, 
WhitehalL 

Mario, 
London. 
May  19, 
WeUbonrn. 

May  20, 
Montreial. 

May  21. 

Three  RiTeri< 

May  27, 
Stooham. 


May  31, 
Montreal. 
May  31, 
Montreal. 


9T 

Forwarding  letter  to  Ospoua 

mg  from  DM^hiae  in  brigadeai 

oTavish  desire  to  have 


Lewia  Gnerry  to  HaMimand  (io  Erenoh).  Has  ezohanged  hm 
benefice  in  Canada  with  Mr.  P.  Tooeey.  Thanks  for  the  G^enecmni 
kindness.  Page  8S 

Captain  Twiss  to  the  same.  Bespeotinj;  the  proposal  to  briasr 
timber  from  Qaebec  to  Gibraltar;  desoription  of  wood  wanted 
and  freight  allowed*  No  engineer  yet  appointed  for  Quebeo.  Yarioas 
rnmours,  &a  84 

Surgeon  Fisher  to  Major  Mathews.  Bespeoting  three  patients  im 
the  Hospital.  8S 

J.  Hoostoon  to  General  Haldimand.  Beoommending  lieoteoani 
Srskine  Fraser.    Datoh  news.  88 

A.  McAUan  to  Major  Mathews.  Bespeoting  the  TesselstDhe 
brought  to  Chambly  and  how  it  is  proposed  to  be  done.  Beoona- 
mends  rum  for  the  Naval  Department.  M 

William  Gill  to  the  same.  Government  stores  to  be  sent  to 
Halifax  ;  offers  a  ship  for  that  servioe.  9i 

B.  Frobisher  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  kind  reception  of  his 
letter  on  the  boundaries  (pp.  75  to  80).  The  anzie^  of  the  far 
company  to  have  surveys  made  of  the  western  country,  Ac.        128 

Captain  fiarron  to  General  Haldimand.  The  state  m  lioenoe  mud 
disorder  in  New  York.  9t 

Lord  Amherst  to  the  same*  List  of  offioers  of  the  two  battaliooa 
of  the  60th.    General  Christie  leaving  for  Quebec,  &o.  95 

Maillet  to  the  same  (in  French).  Thanks  fbr  relief.  Asking  ior 
the  offices  held  by  M.  Tonnancour. 

B.  Frobisher  to  Major  Mathews. 
Bobertson.    The  fleet  of  canoes  is  j 
Mr.  Joseph  Frobisher  and  Simon 
to  preserve  discipline  at  the  carrying  places. 

Adjutant   General   Fawcett   to    General   Haldimand. 
general  orders,  and  desiring  to  have  monthly  regimental 
sent.    The  new  Governors  for  the  J£ast  Indies. 

James  Walker  to  Major  Mathews.  Asking  for  a  lot  at  Sorel,  and 
his  land  as  one  of  Jessup's  corps.  103 

W.  Parker.  Affidavit  of  furs  being  at  Crown  Point  for  tranaaia- 
sion  to  the  States.  IM 

B.  Frobisher  to  Major  Mathews.    With  affidavit  from  Parker 
104,  105)  respecting  furs.  lOS 

>bert  Melville  to  General    Haldimand.    Litroducing   BnsigB 
Forbes.  lOT 

W.  Pollock  to  the  same.  With  despatches,  Ac  Nothing  yet  fixed 
about  Canada.  108 

W.  Tryon  to  the  same.    Asking  for  returns  of  the  29th.  108 

Captain  Chambers  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  having  obtained  his 
promotion  as  Post  Captain.  1 10 

Col.  Neveu  Sevestre  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespeoting  tha 
distribution  of  powder  and  ball  to  the  Offioers  of  Militia.  Ill 

Cress^  to  the  same  (in  French).  Death  of  M.  de  Tonnancour, 
Colonel  of  militia,  who  has  been  buried  with  militarv  honours.     113 

Bev.  P.  Toosey  to  the  same.  Cannot  sail  for  Qaebec  tiU  next 
spring.  Wishes  for  land  and  that  his  sons  should  enter  as  volunteers. 
Intends  to  bring  out  improved  cattle,  implements,  &a,  and  would 
brinffalso  sgriculturists  and  mechanics  if  they  can  get  land.        114 

J.  Fraser  to  Major  Mathews.    Bespeoting  warrants,  &c.  lltf 

Same  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  The  ill  treatment  of 
his  sister-in-law's  family  in  the  States  in  consequence  of  their  loyal^. 


99 


101 


%s 


B,7S-2 


HALDDEAHD  OOLLlOTIOm 


Ml 


1784. 


Ja]j& 


Jal7  13, 
Qaebec 


July  15, 
Montreal. 

July  26, 
Montreal. 


Jaly  29, 
London. 

July  30, 
Gataraqni 

Auffast  1, 
London. 


Angnst  1, 
tiorel. 

Angnst  5. 


Off 


Her  ohiims  arising  from  the  services  of  his  brother,  her 
hasband.  PSiige  119 

John  Burke  to  Major  Mathews.  Bespeotisg  the  sentenoe  <m 
Samuel  White.  121 

Widow  Dully  to  Oen.  Haldimand  Qn  French).  Her  painM 
situation  and  need  of  the  helpwhich  has  neen  refused.  124 

W.  Pollock  to  the  same.  With  desimtohes,  &o.  No  appointmoitB 
for  Canada*    No  decision  yet  as  to  dividing  Nova  Scotia.  12C 

OoL  Novon  Sevestre  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  for  a  lioeaee 
to  Jean  M.  Normandin,  to  go,  with  two  others,  to  bring  his  mottier 
back  from  Albany.  12f 

Simon  Metcalfe  to  Chief  Engineer.  With  claim  for  timber  taken 
from  his  property.  129 

John  Barke  to  Major  Mathews.  Sending  recommendation  of  the 
Commissioners  of  the  Peace  for  pardon  to  a  prisoner.  181 

Bobert  Morse  to  Madame  Nicole  (in  French^.  Annoandng  the 
death  of  her  hnsband  and  the  disposal  of  his  effects.  182 

Richard  Dobie  to  Major  Mathews.  With  statement  of  Ub 
advances.  134 

Samuel  Street  to  the  same.  Inquiring  as  to  the  prospects  ci  a 
settlement  of  his  claim  for  loss  on  gpods  advancea  .to  the  Gov- 
ernment 136 

G.  Clowes  to  Brigade  M^or  Scott.  Is  anxious  that  the  charges 
against  him  in  reference  to  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  be  cleared  up.  13T 

James  Hughes  to  General  Haldimand.  fiespecting  his  property 
in  Maryland.  138 

Grenoral  Clarke  to  the  same.  Announcing  his  wife's  death  and 
his  desire  to  embark  at  once.  149 

Same  to  the  same.  Bemonstrating  against  being  asked  to  receive 
officers  on  board  as  fellow  passengers.  141 

Captain  Brown  to  Col.  French.  Joint  memorial  fh>m  him  and 
Lieutenant  Johnstone  as  to  their  pay  after  reduction.  142 

W.  Pollock  to  General  Haldimand.  Colonel  Carleton  appointed 
Governor  of  New  Brunswick.  Louisbourg  and  the  Island  of  St.  Jcrim 
to  be  added  to  Nova  Scotia.  143 

William  Grant  to  the  same.  Bemonstrating  and  protesting 
against  the  appointment  of  Colonel  Caldwell  to  the  office  of  Beceiver 
General  in  derogation  of  the  rights  of  the  patentee  and  himself 
(Grant).  144 

Samuel  White  to  the  Commissioners  of  the  Peace.  Praying  for 
the  remission  of  fine.  14T 

St.  Georffe  Dupr^  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Will  carry 
out  the  orders  lOr  taking  a  census  of  the  south  side  of  the  St. 
Lawrence.  148 

W.  Tryon  to  the  same.  Beiterating  his  request  for  returns  of 
accoutrements,  &Ci  of  the  29th.  1^ 

Bobert  Kerr  to  Major  Mathews.  Sending  hospital  returns.  Hospi- 
tal  crowded  with  unfortunate  loyalists.  160 

Captain  Twiss  to  General  Haldimand.  Has  hopes  that  his  accounts 
will  be  satisfactorily  settled.  Thinks  it  probable  he  will  be  employed 
at  Portsmouth.  151 

Bev.  Mr.  Scott  to  the  same.  Asking  for  payment  of  his  salary 
as  chaplain  to  the  34th.  11^ 

W.  Pollock  to  the  same.  Co!onel  Carleton,  appointed  to  New 
Brunswick,  is  to  be  sent  to  Quebec  after  Haldimand  leavea.  15S 

General  Christie  to  the  same.  Arrived  after  a  ten  weeks'  passage. 
Has  important  despatches.    Sends  list  of  passengers.  15S 

12»— 12| 


Mmj  31, 

Montreal. 

June  7, 
Montresl- 

June  9, 
Whitehsll. 

June  14, 
IfontieAl. 


June  18, 
PUttoburg. 

Jane  19, 
MontreiU. 

Jane  21, 
Helifaz. 

Jane  21, 
Qaebeo. 

Jane  21, 
Montreal. 


Jane  21, 
Quebec. 

Jane  21, 
Montreal. 

<2aebec. 

July  3, 

On  board  the 

Kit^. 

JuljT, 

Qutbec 


gnst 
Bic 


862 


HALDIMAMD  OOLLlOTIOIf. 


B.  75-2^ 


1784. 
SoroL 


AvRoatia, 
OaldweU 


August  15. 

4Qgiitt  19, 
JfontreaL 

Angof  1 31, 
Quebec. 


Aagii8i23, 
MoAtreaL 


Avgnat  24, 
Quebec., 

AvgQst  30, 
Tibree  Rivers, 

AignstSO, 
lionUeaL 


AngostSO, 
Hontreel. 
September  2, 
Moatreal. 


Septembers, 
Detroit 

Septembers, 
Montreel. 

September  9, 
MontreeL 


September  .9, 

Montreal. 

September  16, 
Jfontreel. 


A»ptember20, 
Jlantreal. 

diptember  23, 
MMtreal. 


&sptember26» 
Soxel. 

September  26, 
Deuoit. 

September  27| 
Jicmtreal. 

October  2, 

Michillima- 

kinak. 

October  4, 
Qvebec 


BoT.  John  Doty  to  Major  Mathews.  Asks  tho  use  of  a  Govern- 
ment building  for  rebgions  services,  the  French  church  here 
having  heretofore  been  given  fbr  Protestant  worship.         Page  158 

Henry  Caldwell  to  General  Haldimand.  Asking  for  temporary 
relief  for  the  poor  settlers.  159 

W.  Pollock  to  the  same.    Sending  papers,  &c.  161 

Biohard  Dobie  to  Major  Mathews.  Desiring  an  answer  to  memo- 
rial sent  in.  *  162 

William  Grant  to  Gx)neral  Haldimand.  Nominating  David  Alex- 
ander Grant  to  be  Receiver  General  and  Deputy.  Statement  of  sun- 
dry accounts,  &c.  163 

Robert  Sllice  &  Co.  to  Major  Mathews.  Explanation  as  to  the 
transaction  with  respect  to  furs  reported  as  being  at  St.  John's  to 
be  sent  to  the  States.  165 

Captain  Ross  to  General  Haldimand.  Asking  leave  of  absence 
to  settle  his  al^'airs  in  Scotland.  166 

Lieutenant  Robertson  to  Major  Mathews.  Respecting  accommo- 
dation for  Col.  Mori  is.  168 

Richard  Dobie  to  the  same.  Respecting  the  settlement  of  Lt.. 
Governor  Sinclair'n  bills  and  the  great  hardship  the  merchftDts  and 
others  have  had  to  suffer  from  a  refusal.  1*70 

Same  to  the  same.    With  a  further  memorial.  173 

Edward  Southouse  to  General  Haldimand.  Respecting  his 
daughter's  marriage.  Would  wish  to  go  to  London  could  leave  be 
obtained.  1*74 

Lamothe  to  the  same  (in  French).    Applies  for  half  pay.         176 

General  Christie  to  the  same.  Urging  the  General  to  remain  for 
the  winter  to  prevent  confusion  which  would  certaiuly  arise.      177 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.  That  M.  Montgolfier  has  submitted  to 
tho  desire  not  to  bring  out  priests  connected  with  the  House  of 
Bourbon,  but  was  evidently  disappointed  at  not  getting  priests  from 
the  Seminary  of  St.  Sulpice,  Paris.  179 

James  Hughes  to  Major  Mathews.  Thanks  for  his  appointment 
as  Barrack  Master.  180^ 

Montgolfier  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Thanks  for 
attention*  Would  have  desired  that  persons  of  his  blood  and  nation 
had  not  been  formally  excluded  from  benefits.  181 

Edward  Southouse  to  the  same.  Further  application  for  leave  of 
absence.  1S2 

Alexander  Grant  to  Major  Mathews.  Respecting  the  loss  of 
bis  lands  in  New  Hampshire.  Prays  His  Excellency's  consider- 
ation. 185 

Rev.  Mr.  Scott  to  Greneral  Haldimand.  Applying  for  some  settle- 
men  t  of  his  claims .     Advertisement  of  his  book.  186 

Maisonville  to  the  same  (in  French).  Applying  for  relief  or  an 
appointment.  189 

O.  Bowen  to  the  same.    Praying  for  employment  190 

Certificate  of  service.  1^2 

Daniel  Robertson  to  Major  Mathews.  Has  secured  effects  at 
Thessalon.  Asks  that  an  engineer  be  sent  up  to  lay  out  new  settle- 
ment, l-'l 

William  Gill  to  the  same.  Asking  for  the  release  of  a  prisoner, 
whom  he  will  take  in  his  ship.  19;^ 


X.  75-2 


HALDDCAND  OOLLIOTION. 


663 


1784. 
October  0| 
Sorel. 


"October  5, 
^llontreAl. 

October  6, 
Montreal. 

October  9, 
Detroit. 


October  10, 
llontreAl. 

October  11, 
Montreal. 

October  ll, 
Montreal. 


October  11, 
Montreal. 
October  13, 
Montreal. 

October  14. 


October  14, 
Quebec 

October  14, 
Montreal. 

October  15, 
Qaebec. 

October  16, 
MontreaL 
October  17, 
Sorel. 


October  18, 
Montreal. 

October  21, 
Quebec 

October  26, 
Montreal. 
October  26, 
Qoebec 


October  27, 
Quebec. 

October  30, 
Qaebec. 


No  date  (No- 
Ttmber  1784)* 


Bev.  Mr.  Scott  to  GoDeral  Haldimand.  Statement  of  his  ordins- 
tion ;  his  oaptnre  by  tbe  rebels.  Proposes  to  withdraw  all  soitft, 
&o.,  on  condition  of  payment.  Page  194 

•  Widow  Daffy  to  the  same  (in  French).  With  expressions  of 
regret  for  the  General  leaving,  &o.  197 

Rev.  John  Stnart  to  Major  Mathews.  Asking  for  an  allowance 
from  kohool  fund.  199 

Jehu  Hay  to  General  Haldimand.  Itecords  delivered  to  Lieu- 
tenant Smyth.  GoDoern  of  people  at  being  eentofEl  Notices  palled 
down  and  leward  offered.  Baspectiog  prisoners  receiving  provisions. 
His  conduct  in  Indian  a£fairs.  American  expedition  against  the 
Wabash  Indians  stopped.  298 

J.  Fraser  to  Major  Mathews.  Bnteriog  into  explanations  of  tbe 
state  of  his  accounts.  20S 

Same  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Applying  for  the  par^ 
don  of  a  criminal  condemned  to  be  hong.  209 

Same  to  Major  Mathews.  Balance  due.  Has  written  the  General 
to  pardon  a  man  sentenced  to  be  hanged,  connected  with  respectaUa 
people.    Hopes,  if  pardoned,  he  will  be  sent  oat  of  the  coantryj  210 

Jacob  Jordan  to  the  same.    Applies  for  cash  warrants.  211 

H.  de  Boaville  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Asks  for  tbe 
same  treatment  as  that  given  to  the  loyalists.  212 

Thomas  Ainslie  to  Major  Mathews.  Plan  for  preventing  the  too 
freqaent  importation  of  foreign  goods  by  the  lakes.  213 

Bdmood  Koenig  to  the  same  (in  French).  Has  applied  to  tho 
General  for  help  to  go  to  Earope,  21T 

B.  Frobisher  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  services  to  the  North-Weet 
Company.    Fears  that  there  will  be  an  opposition  company.        215 

D.  Brchm  to  General  Haldimand.  Accoants  of  the  Barrack 
Department    Wishes  to  sail  for  Europe.  218 

Bocheblave  to  the  same  (in  French).  Applies  for  assistance.     220 

Eev.  Dr.  Scott  to  the  same.  Transmits  a  letter  from  Gol.  St* 
Leger  by  the  Bishop  of  London's  orders,  aad  offers  to  obey  any 
oixier  tbe  General  may  give.  221 

Major  Campbell  to  the  same.  Death  of  Lieatenant  Welsh,  29th. 
Recommends  a  sacoessor.  224 

Giranli,  Jesait,  to  the  same  (in  French).  Prays  to  be  relieved 
from  taking  charge  of  a  yoang  Eoglinhman.  22& 

O.  Bowen  to  the  same.    Applying  for  employment.  226 

Samael  Holland  to  the  same.  Respecting  his  accoants  for  sur- 
veying and  setlliog  disbanded  soldiers  and  loyalists.  The  arran- 
gements for  settling  the  lands.  Must  return  to  the  BayofQaini6 
in  spring.  Suggests  settling  with  the  Mohawks  with  regard  to 
tbe  additional  lands  thcv  say  they  are  entitled  to.  The  lands  below 
Cataraqni  and  above  New  Oswegatchie  should  be  settled,  ftc      227 

K.  Chandler  to  Major  Mathews.  Asking  permission  to  charge  his 
as  Barrack  Master  to  Quebec  Garrison.  231 

F.  Cugnet  (in  French).  Affidavit  as  to  the  negotiations  of 
Fortier,  Adh^mar  and  Delisle,  with  the  Sulpiciens  of  Paris,  for  the 
purpose  of  bringing  French  priests  surreptitiously  to  Canada.      232 

Marie  D.  Rocheblave  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  States 
her  husband  and  family's  distressed  condition  owing  to  the  refosal  to 
pay  him  the  money  laid  out  for  the  Government  at  the  Illinois,  and 
praying  for  justice.  23T 


"T 


S64  HALDiiun^  ooLLionoir.  B.  }S-2t 


Vvrember  2,  P*  BocheUave  to  Haldimand  (iq  Freoob).  Praying  for  permiaaioii 

Uodbee.  to  aoquire  land  from  the  St.  Begts  Indiana.                          Page  239* 

Soraaber  a^  Rdv.  Mr.  Soott  to  the  same.     Beqaeeting  the  retam  of  Col. 

^^^'  St  Leger'a  and  the  Bishop  of  London's  letters ;  also,  a  ration  and 

temporary  pension.  24(> 

¥o¥«mber4,  Pioott^  de  Belestre  to  the   same    (in  French).     With  good 

^^^^^  wishes.                                                                                         241 

Vercmbtr  6,  Peter  Fraser  to  the  same.    Stating  his  services  for  oonsidera- 

«"••»«•  tion.                                                                                                24^ 

Jievcmber  11,     Angostos  Fit£-Boy  to  the  same.    Good  wishes.  243 

PoiBto  sax  ^ 

Bofvmber  14,      Brigadier  Maclean  to  Major  Mathews.    Warning  him  that  Do- 
Itondon.         Calvet  intends  to  serve  a  writ  on  the  General  on  his  arrival  at  Ports* 
month,  also  that  Cochrane  threatens  another  writ.  24i 

VofMriwr  15,      Captain  Twiss  to  Oenerai  Haldimand.    Has  been  disappointed  at 
UmdoiL         not  Ming  stationed  at  Portsmouth,  owing  to  difficnlties  with  the 
Dnke  of  Bicbmond  and  the  Engineers.  24^ 

VeTcmbtr  18,      Le  comte  Dapr4  to  the  same  (in  French).    Urging  his  claims  to 
QasUe.  be  made  a  member  of  the  Ctonncil.  247 

V«r«D^  1^     j^  Mabane  to  the  same.    That  he  and  Col.  Hope  have  waited 
Qoekeo.         ^p^^  ^^  Bishop,  ftc,  in  reference  to  the  neglect  to  pay  honour  to 
the  General  on  his  embarkation.  249 

SalScu^  ^^      Seminary  to  the  same  (in  French).    Address  signed  by  Bedard, 
^  Snperior ;  6rav4,  Director  and  Latraille,  priest,  explaining  why 

thev  did  not  pay  their  respects  to  His  Excellency  before  he  left.  254 
S^^^^^  ^^  p.  Langan  to  lit  €k>vemor  Hamilton.  Sending  the  speech  of 
Lafayette  to  the  Canghnawaga  Indians  at  Oneida,  promising*  them 
war  against  Great  Britain.  Indian  lands  to  be  ran  on  the  Ohio. 
Promises  made  by  the  Commissioners  of  Congress,  askinjMpromises 
of  help  from  the  Indians  against  the  British  in  return.  jEteporting^ 
the  proceedings  of  the  Conncii  that  took  place  after  Joseph  Brant 
left  251 

MftnSTtT  ^*  Same  to  the  same.  Extract  of  letter  from  John  Dean,  at  Niagara^ 
reporting  the  Indians  at  Fort  Stanwix  closely  watched  by  the  Com- 
missioners from  Congress,  who  have  taken  hostages  to  secnre  tho 
neatrality  of  the  Indians  in  case  of  the  Americans  attacking  oar 
post  The  Gk>vernor  of  New  York  displeased  at  the  high 
Landed  proceedings  of  the  Indian  Commissioners  from  Congress, 
Lee,  Walcott  and  Butler.  2SG 

VeTsmberas,      L.  Oenevay  to   General  Haldimand  (in  French).    Has    been 
Qaebee.  taking  an  inventory  of  eveiything  left,  Ac.  258 

DeoMDibsr  s.       Col.  Hope  to  the  same  (in  French).  Gives  an  account  of  his  inter- 
4asb«e.  y{^^  ^j^ii  ^]^Q  Bishop,  &a,  in  respect  to  the  neglect  to  attend  tho 

Iev4e.    Bnclofett  Langan's  letter  respecting  the  Indians  (pp*  251  to 
253).    His  opinion  of  Lafayette's  conduct.    All  quiet,  &c.  261 


LbTTXBS  to  GlNBEAL  HaLDDIINO  AS  GOVERKOB  OF  QuXBBOi   178S 

TO  1787.    Volume  v. 
B.  76.  B.  M.  21,736. 

1T8S. 
j^wj  ••  J.  J.  Jorand  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).    Has  completed 

^'■«**^         the  inventorv  of  the  G^nerars  effects.    His  distressed  situation  for 
want  of  employment.  4 


S.76 


HALPTMAIfP  OOLLMnOH. 


S«> 


1785. 
JanaaiT  10, 
Whitehall. 

jAOIIMyll, 

MontrMd. 


iiairaary  12, 
Loadon. 


Jannaiy  13, 
LoodOD. 
JaauArj  14, 


lanrM 


Jmnnmrj  15| 
London. 
Junnarj  22, 
Qnobce. 


Jftnnaiy  22, 
Qnobee. 


Jnaoni7  23, 
Qaeboo. 

J«aiinr7  2a^ 
WUfbonme. 
Jannary  27, 
London. 

Jaanary  28| 
Tvardnn. 

Fobrnaiy  2, 
London. 

Pebmarye, 
London. 


February  11, 
London. 

fcbmaiylO, 
P^ymonth. 

February  26, 
Tverdnn. 

February  28. 


»4, 
London. 

WarcbB, 
Wbitehan. 


MartblO^ 
London. 


Lord  Sydoey  to  Geoeral  Haldinuucd.    InTiiation  to  dinner. 

Page^ 

J.  Fraser  to  the  eame  (in  French).  Meeting  at  Madame  Descham- 
tanlt*8  ;  the  Bishop  declines  to  support  the  agitation.  Threatened 
schism  in  the  Chareh.  The  attempt  to  ronse  the  French.  Do 
Caket's  publications  and  their  porport.  1 

John  Strettell  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  application  of  th» 
North  West  Company  for  the  ezdoaive  privilege  lor  ten  years  oT 
discoveries  in  respect  to  the  for  trade.  1 

Sir  William  Jonnson  to  the  same.  Urging  the  appointment  of  Mr* 
Dopr^  to  the  Ck)ancil  in  preference  to  M.  de  Boncnerville.  8 

Chief  Justice  Smith  to  the  same.  Bespectinff  M.  lyiyemoia 
who  thinks  of  bringing  a  Swiss  settlement  to  Canada.  1(^ 

Madame  Biv<  to  the  same  (in  French).  Desiring  an  interview.  11 

L.  Baby  to  the  same  (in  French).  Has  transmitted  papers  and 
copy  of  answer  from  the  Lieutenant  Governor  to  those  who  asked 
for  a  House  of  Assembly.  Congratulations  on  the  (General's  success 
oyer  his  traducers.  12 

Colonel  Hope  to  the  same  (in  French).  His  uneasiness  at  the 
efforts  of  Lafayette  with  the  Indians  and  French  Canadians.  No 
news  from  Joseph  (Brant)  since  the  ice  took.  Agitation  in  the 
Province ;  conducted  decently  at  Quebec,  but  with  violence  in 
Montreal.  A  firm  policy  needed  or  else  a  complete  withdrawal  from 
Canada.  No  demand  yet  made  by  the  Americans  for  the  transfer 
of  the  posts.  Expects  demands  soon,  but  trusts  the  winter  will  pasa 
without  disturbance.  1^ 

Samuel  Holland  to  the  same.  Is  busily  engaged  preparing  maps 
and  plans  of  the  Province  of  Qaebec,  &c.  14 

Captain  Chambers  to  the  same.    Thanks  for  kindness.  19 

Captain  Scott  to  the  same.  Afikins:  for  the  office  of  Depu^ 
Adiatant  General  in  Canada  and  the  rank  of  Major.  20 

M.  Haldimand  to  the  same  (in  French).  Is  gratified  at  his  safe 
arrival ;  family  news.  21 

Lord  Sydney  to  the  same.  Bequesting  the  General  to  call  on 
him.  24 

Mr.  Townshend  to  the  same*    That  he  has  shown  the  Generara 

taper  to  Lord  Sydney,  who  sees  no  objection  to  laying  it  before 
is  counsel.  2& 

Colonel  Johnson  to  the  same*  Bequesting  payment  of  money 
advanced  to  Captain  Lewis  Haldimand.  2^ 

Captain  Woith  to  the  same.  Bequesting  him  to  reimburse  Mr. 
Callendcr  for  expenses.  2^ 

Captain  Louys  to  tne  same  (in  French).  Congratulation.  Hopes 
to  have  his  leave  prolonged.  27 

L.  Graife  to  the  same  (in  French).  His  desire  to  be  beside  the 
General  to  serve  him  :  reasons  Cor  not  desiring  to  enter  the  British 
service  as  his  want  of  fortune  would  prevent  his  advancement.    2^ 

General  Pattison  to  the  same.  Becommending  Lieutenant 
Boberts.  82 

W.  Faukener  to  the  same.  That  the  Lords  Commissioners  of 
Trade  and  Plantations  desire  to  have  his  views  on  the  question  of 
trade  between  the  P^vince  of  Quebec  and  the  United  States,  hA^ing* 
letters  on  similar  trade  from  Nova  Scotia  and  New  Brunswick.    & 

Heniy  Callender  to  Major  Mathews.  Eiplaining  the  ground  of 
his  oimm  for  payment  of  expenses  carrying  despatches  (see  p. 
26).  34 


Ml 


HALDDiAin)  ooLLionosr. 


B.7e 


1785. 
tfarcb  12. 
New  York. 


Mftrch  14. 
fidia  burgh. 

March  14, 
Bdiabargh. 

MarehSI, 
Paris. 


April  4, 
Troioex. 

April  4, 
Troiaez. 

April  4, 
Troiaez. 

April  7, 
LondoQ. 


April  9, 
<2aeb8c. 

April  10, 
London. 


April  11, 
London. 

April  33, 
London. 

Fontaln- 
blean. 

Paris. 

M*rlt, 
Haddington. 


London. 


May  20. 

BroQsoir. 

May  30, 
London. 

Jnne  5, 
Belmont. 


Jnne  13, 
Montreal. 

June  13, 
London. 

^nne  13. 


Aug.  Provost  to  General  HaldimaiuL  Joint  letter  from  him  and 
Thomas  Hotohios,  acknowledging  power  of  attorney  to  managr^ 
the  Jiuryland  property,  Pifgo  tS 

Capt.  Erskino  Hope  to  Major  Mathews.  Thanks  for  the  General 
having  had  his  promotion  confirmed,  &e.  ^ 

Same  to  General  Haidimand.  llianks  for  obtaining  approval  c»f 
his  promotion.  38 

C.  Lotbinidre  to  the  same  (in  French).  Thanks  for  his  having 
assisted  to  obtain  the  legalisation  of  acts  of  the  Jachereaa  family. 
to.  39 

Jsoqnes  Terronz  to  the  same  (in  French).  Desiring  the  GeneraPtf 
good  offices  to  cff  ct  a  settlement  of  his  claims.  40 

Same  to  (in  French).    With  statement  of  his  claims  and 

accounts  for  settlement.  43 

Same  to  T.  Bybert  (in  French).  With  a  statement  of  his 
affairs.  44 

flobert  Hunter  to  General  Haidimand.  That  the  merchants  in 
the  Qaeboc  trade  propose  placing  two  buoys  in  the  South  Traversa, 
to  bo  paid  by  subscription  ;  the  annual  expense  to  be  applied  for  to 
Government.    Desires  the  General's  approval.  46 

L.  Gonevay  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  arrival  of  Major 
Mathews.    The  disposal  of  the  General's  effects,  &c.  47 

George  Rose  to  the  same.  That  the  Treasury  Board  will  give 
directionn  to  defend  the  General  on  account  of  the  bills  drawn 
from  Michillimakinak.  50 

Robert  Hunter  to  the  same.  Plans  for  improving  the  navigation 
of  the  St.  Lawrence  by  buoys,  lights,  &c.  51 

Adh^mar  to  the  same  (in  French).    Sending  a  letter.  52 

F.  de  Montrond  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  non  acceptance  of 
his  bills  of  exchange  has  caused  him  great  suffering.  Asks  the 
Generarrt  intervention.  53 

0.  Lotbinidre  to  the  same  (in  French).  Respecting  the  affairs  of 
the  Jnchoreau — Duchesnay  family.  55 

Lord  Belhaven  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  past  favours.  Oomrais- 
sions  expected.  Shall  be  glad  to  place  himself  again  under  the 
General's  command.  56 

Mitis  Cuenod  to  the  same  (in  French).  States  the  unfortunate 
cane  of  her  family  and  asks  the  General's  influence  to  obtain  m 
settlement  from  the  partner  of  her  brother  drowned  in  the  St.  John 
River.  57 

A.  Graife  to  the  same  (in  French).  Stating  his  unfortunate  poei- 
tioQ  in  consequence  of  the  enmity  of  the  Prince  of  Brunswick.       59 

Baron  de  fiulow  to  the  same.  Applies  for  temporary  aFsistance, 
having  been  robbed  while  ill.  62 

Henry  Caldwell  to  the  Fame.  Hopes  of  the  General  returning  ta 
Canada.  His  feelings  towards  him  (Haidimand).  His  course  at  the 
last  council  defended.  Respecting  the  accounts  of  the  Receiver 
General's  department  and  his  claims  to  the  office.  63 

Dascharobault  to  the  same  (in  French).  Sending  a  statement 
through  Major  tf  athows,  of  his  claims.  66 

Cottrell  to  the  same.  That  he  is  desired  to  attend  the  council  in 
reference  to  Mr.  Shoolbred's  claim.  67 

J.  Fraser  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  good  anticipated  by  the 
General's  return  and  the  effect  of  his  appointment  in  putting  down 
cabal.  His  (Fraser's)  private  affairs.  *  The  scarcity  of  money.  Urges 


B.7^ 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBCTIOIC, 


5«r 


1735.  the  olaima  of  M.  Djf  obambanlt,  \vbo  has  done  60  much  to  keep  the 
FreD'*h  Canadian  a  in  a  proper  f>pirit.  P^go  ^ 

Major  Boss  to  Haldimand.  Asking  for  a  Court  Martial  on  Lieote- 
oant  i'lnliD^i  with  a  stutement  ol  the  r^asoDs.  70 

Lords  of  Trade.  Beport  oo  the  claims  of  Mr.  Sboolbred  in  le- 
spect  to  fisheries  in  the  Bay  of  Chaleors.  73 

'  Colonel  Mailer  to  Geo.  Haldimand  (in  French).  Thanks  for 
kindness.    His  nnfortanato  pecuniary  position.  79 

Same  to  Major  Mathews  (in  French) .  Has  been  released  from 
a  debtor*s  prison.    Thanks  to  the  General.  80 

Maurice  Spillard  to  General  Haldimand.  Asks  the  Gk^noral'n 
intercession  with  Mr.  Nepean.    His  wretched  state  of  poverty.     81 

George  Dusokelle  to  the  same.    Applying  for  a  situation.  82 

Colonel  Muller  to  the  same  (in  Freoch).  Asks  the  GeneraKs 
influence  to  have  his  claims  settled.  84 

Same  to  the  same  (in  French).  Has  been  threatened  with  a 
second  arrest  for  debt.  Asks  the  General's  help  to  get  to  Calais, 
&c.,  been  refused  protection  by  the  Prussian  ambassador  as  by  let- 
ter appended.  8B 

Lora  Sydney  to  the  same.  Asking  him  to  meet  Sir  John 
Johnson.  89 

Montgolfier  to  the  same  (in  French).  Thanks  for  being  nominated 
by  His  Majesty  to  be  Coadjutor  Bishop  of  Quebec.  90 

Greneral  Bobertson  to  the  «amo.    Is  alarmed  lest  the  promotion  of 

Colonel  Carleton   should  be  at  his  (Haldimand's)  expense,  as  h» 

ought  to  continue  Gt>vornor  of  Quebec.    Invites  him  toTnnbiidge 

Wells.  91 

Cottrell  to  the  same.  That  the  Lords  of  Trade  and  Plantations 
desire  that  he  attend  in  relation  to  grants  of  land  to  Bobin,  Pipon 
&  Co.,  in  the  Bay  of  Chaleurs.  92 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.  The  nomination  of  M.  de  Montgolfier 
to  the  coadjutorship.  Intrigues  consequent  on  his  refusal  to 
accept.  M.  Brassieres  conduct  reprehensible.  The  faction  for  the 
establishment  of  a  House  of  Assembly  regaining  courage.  Beporta 
are  current  of  the  General  not  returning.  Appointment  of  Chief 
Justice  Smith.  The  confidence  the  return  of  Haldimand  would  give. 
Insults  by  the  American  States.  The  great  expense  of  making  the 
Temiscouata  road  ;  how  it  can  be  lessened.  Economy  not  fashionable; 
there  is  a  suspicion  that  expense  is  incurred  to  force  on  the  King'A 
ministers  a  measure  providing  for  a  House  of  Assembly.  93 

Colonel  Muller  to  the  same  (in  French;.  Has  been  at  Calais  for 
a  fortnight,  and  goes  to  Paris.     His  distress.  97 

F.  Blwin  to  the  same.  Asks  what  is  intended  as  to  the  conditional 
resignation  of  Lieutenant  Buckley,  as  he  has  been  drawing  for 
more  money.  98 

Thomas  Gumersall  to  Major  Mathews.  Applies  for  subsistence 
whilst  acting  as  Quartermaster  to  Sir  John  Johnson's  2nd  Battalion. 
His  distresses  in  consequence  of  the  American  Bevolution,  &c.      99 

Mr.  Sboolbred  to  General  Haldimand.  Asking  the  General  to  be 
present  at  a  meeting  oi  the  Lords  of  Trade,  relative  to  grants  of 
land  in  the  Bay  of  Chaleurs.  9S 

Lord  Sydney  to  the  same.  Asks  him  to  meet  him  (Sydney)  at 
his  office.  101 

Congregation  of  St.  Sulpice  to  Lord  Sydney  (in  French).  Pray. 
ing  liberty  to  send  ecclesiastics  from  the  seminary  in  Paris  to  the 
seminary  in  MontreaL  i^ 


Jane  14, 

I^ondon. 

June  14, 
Whitehall. 

June  16. 


Jane  16, 
London. 

June  17, 
London. 

June  19, 
London. 
Jnae  20. 


June  22. 


June  3S, 
4iOndon. 

July  3, 
Montreal. 

Julys, 

Tuobridge 

WclU. 


July  7, 
Whiteiiall. 


Julys, 
'Quebec. 


July  8, 
Calais. 

July  18, 
London. 


July  23, 
London. 


July  26, 
London. 


Angnat  2. 
London. 

Augoitia, 
Faris. 


MS 


HALDmANB  OOLLtOTIOH. 


B.f» 


1785. 
Angait  24, 
Sntor. 
September  ly 
Sxeter. 

Beptember  IT, 
London. 


Oeloberas, 
Woodfleld. 


October  IB. 

OetoberlT, 
Quebec. 

October  27, 
Qmebec 


October  27, 

MootreaL 

October  30^ 
Hoatical. 


Korember  8, 
Qaebec. 

If ofcmbcr  4, 
Qoebec 


Korember  B, 
F«l  month. 


Korember^ 
Montreal. 


Vcrember  7, 
MontreaL 


lf«Tember  1^ 
Quebec 


December  13« 

BftiBl. 

December  18, 
KewTork. 


R  Donkio  to  Haldimand.  AokoowIadgingOQlhe  part  of  Mrs. 
Hope  the  receipt  t>f  a  letter,  Pa^e  103 

Mrs.  Hope  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  his  interest  in  Mr.  Hope's 
promotion.  104 

A.  Adh^mar  to  the  same  (in  French).  Acknowledges  his  error  in 
acting  as  representative  of  the  French  Canadians.  Is  too  old  to 
begin  again  the  Indian  trade,  and  solicits  a  small  post.  102^ 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.  Warrants  have  been  issued  for  the  half 
of  his  (Haldimand's)  salary  as  Governor.  Has  sent  bills  of  exchange, 
&0.  loa 

W^  Harrison  to  the  same.  Proposal  to  rent  the  Gtonerars 
house.  107 

Crolonel  Hope  to  Mrs.  Fairchild  Ho  French).  Bespecting  the 
disposal  of  General  Haldimand's  furniture  for  the  winter.  lOS 

Mrs.  Fairchild  to  G^eneral  Haldimand  (in  French).  That  Briga- 
dier Hope  has  offered  her  rooms  in  the  chateau,  to  manage  hia 
domestic  afliurs,  which  she  has  declined ;  she  will  live  in  the  chateaa 
till  she  knows  the  General's  decision,  but  desires  to  go  to 
Bnfl^land.  10» 

J.  Fraser  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespecting  bis  private  affairp» 
The  good  effects  anticipated  from  Haldimand's  returning.  110 

L.  Gknevay  to  the  same  (in  French).  Anxious  desire  for  his 
return.  Bespecting  the  Gtooeral's  effects  and  Mrs.  Fairchild.  General 
Christie's  efforts  to  restrain  the  demands  for  a  change  of  govern* 
ment  and  the  establishment  of  a  House  of  Assembly.  112 

J.  Ourchod  to  the  same  (in  French).  Has  drawn  for  bill  due  by 
Mrs.  Fairchild.  114 

Brigadier  Hope  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  kindness.  The  fbr> 
midable  task  before  him  to  preserve  the  country  in  a  good  state,  as 
efforts  will  be  made  through  the  winter  to  overturn  the  present 

Kitem.    The  affairs  of  the  Province  have  been  communicated  to 
rd  Sydney.    Critical  state  of  the  upper  country.    Joseph  Brant^ 
foing  to  Bn^land,  has  been  put  in  charge  of  Lieutenant  Houghton.  • 
[e  (  Qope)  IS  taking  possession  of  the  chateau.  1  \  5 

Jonkin  Williams  to  the  same.  Gives  an  account  of  his  journey 
fVom  London  by  stage.  Mrs.  Hope  insists  on  going  to  Quebeo 
under  his  care,  but  is  dissuaded.    His  further  journeys.  118 

L.  Genevay  to  the  same  (in  French).  Begrets  that  the  General 
does  not  come  out  this  year.  His  pay  as  Governor.  Sends  lettera 
on  subjects  stated.  Beport  from  Sorel  as  to  the  return  from  the 
mills.  He  (Genevay)  would  like  to  settle  there  by  purchase  or  a 
long  lease.  121 

H.  Bouville  to  the  same  (in  French).  Praying  that  some  return 
may  be  made  for  their  services  to  those  who  served  daring  the 
war.  123 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.  The  progress  of,  and  steps  to  be  taken 
in,  the  prosecution  by  Du  Calvet.  Address  to  Brigadier  Hope  on 
his  appointment  as  Lieut  Governor.  The  good  effects  of  his  mode- 
ration. Beported  appointment  of  a  Governor  General;  objections 
to  the  measure,  &c.  124 

BeTroytorrens  to  the  same  (in  French).  Urging  him  to  spend 
some  time  with  his  family.    The  case  of  young  Wildermett.        12& 

J.  Williams  to  the  same.  Account  of  his  voyage  to  New  York. 
His  failure  to  see  Mr.  Livingston.  Account  given  by  Mr.  Hutohins 
of  the  hatred  of  the  western  Indians  to  the  United  States,  &c.  Hi» 
desire  to  get  to  Canada  before  the  Dn  Calvet  commission  doses.  12ft 


B.  76 


■ALDDfAHO  OOLL10nOH« 


6C»^ 


1YS6. 
December  2T, 
Wiadior* 

ITodAte 
(Deeember). 

Ho  date 
(Deoember). 

Nodeto 
fDeceinber)* 

No  date 
(Deeember). 
Hodaile 
(December). 

No  date 

CDecember). 

No  date. 
(December). 

1T86. 
JeaneiyS^ 
Quebec 


JmrauyS, 
Qoebec 


iaaneryTi 
flelisbttry. 

Jaaiiery  1^ 
QfABde  laie. 

JaaiierTSO, 
OKflbrd'iFort 

BUnkenbe^. 

YebrearjlO^ 
Qoebec 


Febniarj  2^ 
Qoebec 


MorcbS, 
MooireoL 


General  Bndd  to  Haldimand  (in  Frenob).  Belating  to  the  pro- 
poflod  operation  on  Mr.  Saigas.  His  intentions  as  to  returning  to 
London.  Page  131 

Mrs.  Mnnster  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  portrait  Begrets  at 
missing  him.  132 

Jenkin  Williams  to  the  same.  That  his  affairs  are  in  good 
train.  la'i 

Lord  Sydney  to  the  same.  Desires  to  see  the  General.  The 
Bishop  of  Quebec  has  resigned ;  the  coadjutor  Bncceeds.  134 

Bvan  Mepean  to  the  same.  To  bring  np  the  question  of  the 
Kind's  posts,  if  Lord  Sydney  forgets.  Qmnt  working  against 
Davison's  interests.  135 

Same  to  the  same.    Dinner  invitation.  186 

Same  to  the  same.  Sending  Abb^  du  Pinet's  memorandum.  Lord 
Sydney  wishes  the  General  to  go  to  Frogmore.  13T 

Same  to  the  same.  Introducing  Mr.  Piott,  proprietor  of  territory 
on  the  Bay  of  Chaleurs.  138 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.  Beported  changes  have  raised  the  spirits 
of  the  seditious,  the  changes  in  government  being  ascribed  by 
the  leaders  to  their  oomplaintp.  Beported  honour  to  the  General 
and  appointment  of  Major  Mathews  to  be  Lieut.  Governor  of 
Detroit.  His  own  disappointment.  Brigadier  Hope  can  form  no 
plans  in  the  state  of  uncertainty  in  which  things  are.  139 

A.  Baby  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  bestowal  of  the  order  of 
the  Bath  on  Haldimand  has  confounded  his  calumniators.  Beport 
that  CSarleton  is  to  be  Governor  General,  and  other  appointments. 
The  Du  Gal  vet  affair;  he  (Du  Oalvet)  is  going  to  England.  141 

Bnsign  Morrin  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  Uie  GtoneraFs  intention 
to  purchase  him  a  lieutenancy.  143^ 

Jenkin  Williams  to  the  same.  An  account  of  his  trip  from  New 
York  by  Albany,  Lakes  George  and  Ohamplain.  Is  proceeding  ta 
Qaebec  bv  St  John's.  144 

Elias  I>nmford  to  the  same.  Sends  copy  of  power  of  attorney  as 
a  form  for  the  General  to  send  for  the  disposal  of  his  property.    147 

Captain  Gleisseoberg  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  the 
General's  influence  for  his  son — a  midshipman.  1 6S 

Brigadier  Hope  to  the  same  (in  Frencn).  News  received  bv  Mr. 
Williams ;  his  aDilities  and  the  necessity  for  such  a  man  to  deaf  with 
the  Ganadianfl,  who  now,  however,  appear  eatlsfied.  The  meeting  of 
Oouncil;  ordinance  relating  to  Militia  passed.  Will  see  all  the 
papers  with  Mr.  Nepean.  Is  careibl  in  his  conduct  towards  those 
around  him.  The  unexpected  result  of  the  Ck)urt  Martial  on  Lieut. 
Tinling;  desires  to  have  some  rule  laid  down  for  such  cases.  All 
quiet  in  the  upper  country.  The  threats  of  the  Americans  not  likely 
to  come  to  anything.  The  claims  of  the  loyalists  in  course  of 
examination  at  Halifax.  The  (Commissioners  should  also  come  ta 
Quebec    The  bad  conduct  of  Buger,  of  the  44th.  148 

Same  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  favourable  feeling  of  the 
Legislative  Geuncil;  their  minutes  and  that  of  the  Council  of  State 
forwarded.  DifTerence  of  opinion  as  to  the  public  accounts  has  led 
to  disagreements  in  the  Ck)uncil ;  has  had  to  differ  firom  his  friends. 
The  Bm^tor  (Mabane  7)  has  not  acted  with  poli<nr.  Petition  trans- 
mitted by  the  habitanis  for  remission  of  arrears  of  lod$  et  ventes,  153^ 

A«  Mabane  to  the  ssme.  Thanks  for  kind  offices.  The  expensea- 
of  his  (Haldimand's)  Commissions.    The  Du  CSalvet  affair.    Th» 


^70 


HALDDCARD  OOLLBOTION. 


B.W 


1786. 


Apnl  16, 
Qaebec. 


April  16, 
Qutbec. 


April  27. 
Whitehall. 

Maya, 

Lauianoe. 

May  4. 

London. 

Mays, 
(London). 

May  13, 

Ordnance 
office. 
Mayas, 
Pool. 

Jane  5. 


Jane  8, 
London. 


Jane  19, 
Uion. 

Jane  26, 
Berne. 

July  18, 
London. 

Aagnbt9. 
Wuodfield. 


Aaga8t9, 
-Qaebee. 


Aafcastll, 
BroomsicroYe. 

Aagast  li, 
London. 

Anf^n  16, 
Quebec. 


harmoDy  in  the  CouDcil.  Differenoo  of  opinion  on  the  enbjeet  of 
employiog  Bowmore  (?)  in  the  Coaooil  of  State.  Pftgo  157 

Thomas  Ainslie  to  flaldimand.  fiespecting  the  application  of 
proceeds  of  seizares.  Applies  for  a  seat  in  the  CrOUQcil,  vacant  by 
ihe  death  of  Mr.  Gagy.  159 

Brigadier  Hope  to  the  same(in  French).  All  tranqnil  in  the  Province 
Becommends  Mr.  Craigie  to  fill  the  vacant  seat  in  the  Council,  bat 
transmitting  the  claims  of  Mr.  Ainslie  and  Jadge  Soathonse.  The 
anit  against  Mr.  Gagy.  161 

Loni  Amherst  to  the  same*  Has  transmitted  General  Begnlationa 
and  Orders  to  the  forces.  163 

Lt.  Col.  Williamoz  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  his  influence 
to  procare  a  sitaation  for  the  son  of  Mr.  Fomeret.  166 

Groneral  Christie  to  the  same.  Death  of  General  Prevost  Thanks 
for  kindnot^B.  164 

A.  Graiffe  to  the  same  (in  French).  Not  able  to  visit  the  Creneral 
at  present.  Asks  his  help  to  carry  out  the  objects  of  his  journey.  165 

A.  Rof^orR  to  the  same.  Asking  information  regarding  the  claim 
of  Mr.  Ward  for  ordnance  deliver^  at  Quebec.  168 

Major  Mathews  to  the  same.  With  protestations  of  attachment* 
&c.  169 

Mrs.  Provost  to  the  same  (in  French).  Praying  him  to  settle  the 
regimental  and  other  affairs  of  her  late  hasband.  171 

Colonel  Polier  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking,  on  the  part  of 
the  Prince  of  Mecklenburg,  his  inflaence  with  Lord  Sydney  in 
bohalf  of  Captain  Graiffe.    (Craiffe  in  this  letter.)  172 

Widow  Nicole  to  the  same  (in  French).  Applying  for  the  pension 
dao  to  the  widow  of  an  officer,  or  for  other  help.  173 

John  Montresor  to  the  same.  Urging  the  claims  of  the  Widow 
Nicole.    His  summer  arrangements.  175 

John  Macomb  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  procuring  the  renewal  of 
the  contract  for  the  carrying  place  at  Niagara.  178 

A.  Mabano  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  Major  Mathews;  has  sinoo 
been  in  Montieal.  He  and  Genevay  making  ready  for  Sir  Guy 
Carleton.  Hespeoting  the  property  of  Haldimand. Anxiety  lor  the 
arrival  of  Sir  Guy  Carleton.  .179 

Major  Mathews  to  the  same.  His  arrival  at  Quebec  and  reception 
by  Brigadier  Hope  and  visit  to  Dr.  Mabane.  The  53rd  sent  off  to 
the  upper  country-  The  good  state  of  the  Montmorency  pi  operty. 
Details  as  to  the  disposal  of  the  Gencrars  effects.  The  capacity  of 
Brigadier  Hope.  Joseph  Brant  spoiled  by  his  trip  to  London. 
Sir  John  Johnson  and  Butler  ordered  by  Hope  to  accompany  him 
to  Niagara,  but  he  (Joseph)  is  allowed  to  go  alone.  Brigadier 
Hope  thrown  on  Sir  John  Johnson  the  responsibility  for  any  mis- 
chief that  may  be  thus  caused  at  Indian  council.  Joseph's  ill-timei 
talk.  The  insubordination  of  the  Indian  Department.  Baspecting 
the  Court  Martial  on  Lieut.  Tiuling  and  the  prejudice  against  Major 
Boss.  Mri.  Fairchild  to  sail  soon.  The  44th  to  sail  in  eight 
days.  18^ 

Lewis  Guerry  to  the  same  (in  French.)  Asking  his  influence  to 
obtain  a  bdnefice  from  the  Lord  Chancellor.  187 

H.  Foxton  to  the  same.  Offering  to  carry  his  accounts  through 
the  public  offices.  1B9 

Samuel  Holland  to  the  same.  With  wichos  for  his  future  happino«« 
&c.  190 


B.f6 


HALDmANB  OOLLSOTION. 


6U 


1786. 
Auirott  18, 
Qvbee. 

Avgoit  28, 
Whiteli*U. 

Stptember  1, 
Quebec 

September  7, 
Qoebee. 


September  9, 
Pljmoatb. 

September  27. 

September  29, 
ToDbridge 
Wells. 
October  16, 
]foiitre«L 

October  22. 
Montreal. 


October  24, 
Quebec. 


Horember  9^ 
Qndtiea 


Korember  10, 
Qoebee. 


Major  Matbcws  to  Haldimand.  Jcint  letter  from  Major  Mathews 
and  GaptftiD  GeDevay.  The  General's  e£feots  shipped.  Mrs.  Pairchild 
sails  in  a  transport,  &c.  Page  192 

W.  Pollock  to  the  same.  To  burn  Fozton's  letter  (p.  18D).  The 
accounts  will  be  attended  to.  195 

K.  Chandler  to  the  same.  Concerning  the  state  of  the  grounds 
at  Montmorency.    Thanks  for  views  sent  196 

Major  Mathews  to  the  same.  That  he  has  sent  off  the  effects. 
Arrival  of  Sir  6aj  Carleton  looked  for.  The  abilities,  of  Brigadier 
Hope  ;  his  hospitality  injaring  his  private  fortune.  The  Province 
tranquil,  but  doubts  if  the  people  have  abandoned  their  desire 
for  a  change  in  the  form  of  government.  Brigadier  Hope  on  the 
other  hand  blamed  for  too  conciliatory  a  policy  towards  the  opposers 
of  government.  Mr.  Bailly's  statement  as  to  manner  of  getting 
up  the  petitions  for  changes  in  the  form  of  government  and 
the  conduct  of  the  clergy  in  relation  to  the  subject.  The  minds  of 
the  people  so  debauched  that  the  Americans  would  have  met  with 
no  opposition.  The  odious  character  of  Bocheblave.  Bailly  and 
Pdre  Berry  deairous  to  inform  Sir  Guy  of  these  intrigues.  Advice 
to  Dr.  Mabane  as  to  his  course  with  Sir  Guy.  Account  of  Dr. 
Mabane's  house.  Dishonest  conduct  of  Mr.  Cuthbert,  one  of  the 
Council.  198 

Ensign  Morrin  to  the  same.  Asks  help  towards  purchasing  a 
lieutenancy.  208 

Mrs.  Debeaugillet  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  the  custom 
of  the  General  and  hi6  friends  for  her  wines.  206 

Colonel  Johnson  to  the  same.  Gossip  about  the  company  at  the 
wells.  207 

L.  Genevay  to  the  same  (in  French).  Has  drawn  for  amount 
due.  209^ 

Same  to  the  same  (in  French)*  Is  uneasy  as  to  his  situation 
after  arrival  of  Lord  Dorchester.  Expresses  his  gratitude,  &o.  Has 
settled  for  the  last  payment  for  Montmorency  and  apprentice  fee 
for  Louis  Collins.  Death  of  Gugy ;  not  much  benefit  to  his  heirs. 
The  Countess  has  secured  everything  and  no  mention  is  made  of  his 
(Genevay's)  advances.    Gngy's  life  shortened  by  law  suits,  Ac.  210 

Major  Mathews  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  Lord  Dorchester 
(Carleton).  He  (Mathews)  has  received  his  commission  as  Lieute- 
nant Governor ;  no  appointments  are  yet  made.  Cuthbert  and 
Allsopp  struck  off  the  CounciL  Begrets  the  loss  Haldimand  has 
incurred  by  purchase  of  property  in  me  Province.  Lord  Dorchester 
declines  purchasing  Montmorency*  Personal  matter.  Sailing  of 
Koyal  Artillery.  211 

Same  to  the  same.  The  confusion  consequent  on  the 
arrival  of  Lord  Dorchester,  &o.,  has  prevented  closing  the  settlement 
for  the  furniture.  Inventory  and  list  of  effects  sent.  Lord  Dor- 
chester appears  to  intend  to  continue  the  old  system.  The  extrav- 
agant hopes  of  Mabane.  The  character  of  Justice  Smith.  Bocheblave's 
assurance.  The  cruel  situation  of  Colonel  Wiseman  obliged  to  be 
under  the  orders  of  Major  Ancrum.  220 

Brigadier  Hope  to  the  same  (in  French).  Thanks  for  remem- 
brance. His  state  of  doubt.  If  it  cannot  be  arranged  to  leave  him 
in  Quebec,  he  will  take  his  chances  in  England,  but  he  will  remain 
for  the  winter.  The  confidence  placed  in  him  by  Lord  Dorchester. 
He  delays  expressing  an  opinion  on  the  new  judge.    Indians  ha^o- 


47> 


liALPfMAltD  OOLIiBVliCMr. 


B.W 


held  a  great  Ooonoil  in  the  Shawanese  coantry  bat  their  deeiflioiia 
DOt  knowiu  Page  226 

Major  Mathews  to  Haldimand.  The  BetUement  for  fomitore  with 
Lord  JDoroheeter.  The  loss  on  Montmorency  and  no  prospeots  of 
selling.  What  is  best  to  be  done  wi  h  it?  If  matters  Deoone 
serious  in  the  npper  country  he  will  join  his  regiment.  Attack  by 
Logan  on  the  Shawanese.  Meeting  ol  Indians  to  be  held  on  the 
Huron  Biver.    The  evil  effects  that  may  follow.  239 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.  Suit  by  Kay  retransmitted.  Memorial 
respecting  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair's  bills  by  the  holders.  The  claim 
of  Mr.  Grant  as  Deputy  Beoeiver  GeneiaL  His  ojnnion  of  Lord 
Dorchester  and  the  Chief  Justice.  2  i3 

CSaptain  Freeman  to  the  same.  Applying  for  his  influence  to 
secure  an  extension  of  leaye  of  absence.  235 

Lord  Amherst  to  the  same.  Captain  Barrard,  of  the  2-60thy  has 
been  promoted  to  the  majority  of  tne  14th.  237 

A  H.  Haldimand  to  the  same  (in  French).  Thanks  for  assist- 
ance in  his  business,  &c.  238 


1786. 

Deeember  9, 
Quebec. 


December  10, 
Qaebec 


December  12, 
Banburj. 

December  Ml 
Montiesl 
(Bogland). 
December  27, 
Torin. 

1787. 
JaQQAry  14, 
(Quebec). 


Janaary  26| 
London. 

Pebrauy  10, 
Qaebec 


February  12, 
Quebec 


February  10, 
Quebec 


Febmary  21, 
London. 


Major  Mathews  to  the  same.  That  he  has  settled  with  Lord 
Dorchester  for  the  furniture,  and  Mr.  Chandler  for  expenses,  ai 
Montmorency.  No  o£fers  to  purchase  or  rent  the  latter.  Captain 
Genevay  appointed  Deputy  Paymaster  at  Montreal.  Other  appoint- 
ments.   Meeting  of  Council.  240 

Accounts.    Duplicate  of  part  with  bill.  262 

Daniel  Delaney  to  the  same.  Offering  to  be  one  of  the  Oenerars 
esquires  at  his  installation  as  a  Knight  of  the  Bath.  243 

Brigadier  Hope  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  divisions  of  the 
Council  into  committees  to  prepare  reports,  and  questions  sub- 
mitted has  renewed  the  agitation  for  changes.  The  hopes  for  the 
destruction  of  the  Quebec  Act.  The  indiscreet  course  of  the  new 
Chief  Justice  who  desires  to  Anglify  everything.  His  desire  to 
put  the  loyalists  on  a  different  footing,  to  decide  all  questions  of 
property  by  English  law,  and  to  have  two  different  systems  of  law 
in  the  same  country,  has  produced  great'confusion.  Has  explained 
his  views  to  Lord  Dorchester,  and  opposed  in  the  Council  inova* 
tions  on  the  present  system.  Trusts  he  will  be  successful  in  the  end 
as  he  has  been  on  the  first  occasion.  The  frank  conduct  of  Lord 
Dorchester  encourages  him  to  persevere  and  to  remain  in  Canada^ 
althoagh  his  health  suffers.  Asks  the  General  to  defend  him  in 
London,  if  necessary.  244 

Major  Mathews  to  the  same.  The  declaration  of  the  new  Chief 
Justice  that  the  past  ordinances,  pleadings,  judgments,  &a,  had 
been  irregular,  and  tbe  interpretation  of  the  Qaebec  Act  erroneous^ 
also  denouncing  the  Cbutume  de  Paris.  The  agitation  among  the 
French  Canadians  in  consequence.  Addresses  presented  on  the 
subject.  Conduct  of  Lord  Dorchester  and  the  Lt.  Governor  (Hope). 
Prospect  of  American  war ;  the  intention  of  the  Americans  to 
attack  the  Indians  cannot  stop  there.  249 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.  Course  of  Chief  Justice  Smith ;  critical 
state  of  the  Province.  Beports  of  the  Committee  of  merchants 
have  awakened  the  jealousy  of  French  Canadians.  Attempts  to 
rouse  dissatisfaction  in  the  loyalists.  Dissensions  in  Massachusetts. 
Anxiety  for  news  from  the  upper  country  as  to  the  hostilities  b  A  ween 
the  Americans  and  Indians.  254 

Captain  Armstrong  to  the  same.  Asking  the  General's  assistance 
to  relieve  Bnsign  Morrin  of  his  difficulties,  2t6 


B.7« 


BALimUHD  OOLLMnOH; 


va 


I78T. 
February  ^ 
London. 
March  1, 
Fnrii. 

March  4, 
FlTmonth. 

March  14, 
WhitehaU. 
March  27, 
London. 

AprUl. 

April  17, 
Jlonbonrg. 

t^nebec 


MaraO. 
-HaUfaz. 


Jane  1. 
Qrot  Ensiles. 


Jane  9, 
^aebec 


Jane  11, 
Montreal. 


JolyH 
Treaaary. 


Joly  19, 
liondon. 

AngnstS, 
Detroit. 


ArmstrODg  to  Hatdimand.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  £50  for 
Bnsign  Monin.  Page  268 

Mrs.  PrevoBt  to  the  same  (in  French).  With  oewB  of  her 
family,  &o.  259 

Colonel  De  Peyster  to  the  same.  The  £50  sent  for  Bnaiga 
Morrin  will  be  properly  applied.    His  good  condact  2ttl 

Lord  Amherst  to  the  Bame.    With  copy  of  letter.  33S 

George  Hardinge  to  General  Haldimand.  Asking  his  infloeDOS 
to  have  him  (Hardinge)  employed  as  oonnsel  in  Qaeb^  appeals.  262 

General  Biedesel  to  the  same  (in  French).  Annooncing  his  pro> 
motion  ;  his  desire  to  see  Haldimand,  &a  263 

W.  Porbeck  to  the  same.  Beports  hi&  coarse  with  the  youDi^ 
gentleman  placed  nnder  his  care  by  Lord  Soathampton.  264 

Maior  Mathews  to  the  same.  Aocoant  of  the  dissensions  in  the 
Legislative  Connoil ;  the  attack  by  Monk,  Attorney  General,  on  the 
nidges ;  the  course  of  other  members,  &o.  No  hopes  of  selling 
Montmorency.  He  (tfathews)  sets  off  for  Detroit.  The  serious 
aspect  of  affairs  there.  Threats  of  the  Americans  to  take  possessiOB 
of  the  poet.  Indians  speak  of  neutrality,  being  disgasted  at  their 
interests  being  neglected  in  the  treaty  of  pneace.  I&necas  foremost 
in  treating  with  the  Americans.  Private  business  and  messages.  265 

Major  Hunter  to  the  same.  Iteturns  of  the  60th.  Bad  quality  of 
recruits  obtained  in  the  Province.  Mismanagement  as  to  the 
clothing.  272 

William  Porbeck  to  General  Haldimand.  Account  of  bad  conduct 
of  Mr.  Fitzroy  on  the  continent  and  asking  advice  as  to  what  is  to 
be  done.  274 

Brigadier  Hope  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  difficult  part  he 
has  had  to  play  during  the  winter  amidst  contending  parties.  Donbti 
as  to  Lord  Dorchester's  own  views.  He  (Hope)  has  transmitted  an 
answer  to  Chief  Justice  Smith's  protest,  and  trusts  that  a  decision 
may  put  an  end  to  thostiife.  Does  not  think  Colonel  CSarletoo  ia 
coming  to  Quebec,  but  that  his  (Hope's)  situation  there  will  be 
permanent.  The  extraordinary  proceedings  with  respect  to  tha 
inferior  judges  of  the  Province.  The  confusion  already  caused,whioh 
will  be  increased.  Trusts  that  in  the  upper  posts  the  Indians  will  be 
brought  back  to  allegiance,  now  shaken  by  neglect  277 

L.  Genevay  to  the  same  (in  French).  Good  wishes.  Major 
Mathews  gone  to  take  command  at  Detroit.  Beported  that  Lord 
Amherst  is  to  be  put  in  possession  of  the  Jesuits  estates.  Applies 
for  the  General's  influence  to  be  appointed  to  take  charge  of  the 
estates.  281 

Thomas  Steele  to  the  same.  Transmitting  petition  from  James 
Douglas  for  compensation  as  a  witness  in  the  case  of  Taylor  and 
Forsjth.  284 

General  Haldimand  to  the  Treasury.  Becommending  the  case 
of  James  Douglas  for  compensation  (see  p.  284).  28S 

Major  Mathews  to  General  Haldimand.  Bespecting  the  Mont- 
morency and  Pabos  property.  Cannot  go  to  Makinak  owing  to 
business  at  Detroit.  General  Council  of  Indians  postponed,  and 
depredations  going  on.  Pacific  messages  to  the  Indians  from  United 
States  Congress.  Troops  sent  in  to  establish  posts.  Does  not  anti- 
cipate that  the  Americans  will  attack  Detroit,  though  it  is  not 
worth  while  opposing  them.  Proposed  organization  of  Militia ; 
remission  of  lods  et  venies.  There  are  a  sad  set.  of  rascals  in  the 
Province,  but  they  stand  in  awe  of  the  guns.  The  settlement  shoald 


ft7i 


HALDDIAND  OOLLBOTIOH. 


B.7ft 


1787. 


never  have  been  ffiven  np,  bat  its  bad  government  prevents  its 
prosperity.  The  low  class  of  traders.  The  want  of  law  ooarts  to- 
settle  disputes.  Failure  of  Haldimand's  plan  of  settlement.  What 
Mathews  proposes  to  do  for  settlement  shoald  Detroit  be  given  ap» 
Theehamefhf  state  of  the  Indian  trade  and  peoulations.  News  of 
friendt*.  Page  280 

Major  Prevost'to  Haldimand  (in  French).  Bespecting  the  GreneraFs 
lands.     Thanks  for  kindness  to  his  (Prevost's)  son,  &c.  293 

Sir  George  Yonge  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Keqnesting  him  to  call 
on  basiness  of  importance.  295 

RofiB  &  Ogilvie  to  the  same.  In  reference  to  the  desire  of 
Major  Mathews  to  get  his  nephew,  Bnsign  Fraser,  on  fall  pay.    296 

A.  Mabane  to  the  6ame.  Would  have  been  glad  had  Lord  Dor- 
chester kept  some  of  the  troops.  French  squadron  at  Boston  su- 
perior in  force  to  the  British  fleet.  May  be  used  to  attack  Halifax. 
j?rince  William  Henry  is  at  Qaebeo  in  the  "  Pegasus.*'  His  unpopu- 
larity  with  the  officers.     His  character,  &o.  297 

Same  to  the  same.  The  delays  caused  by  Chief  Justice  Smith  in 
settling  the  complaints  against  Mr.  Manly  and  other  matters.  The 
attack  on  Haldimand  in  the  records  of  Council  not  corrected  by 
Lord  Dorchester.  Chief  Justice's  influence  over  His  Lordship.    299^ 

K.  Chandler  to  the  same.  Aflfairs  at  Montmorency.  Prince  William 
Henry's  admiration  for  it.    His  (Chandler's)  reduction.  301 

Captain  Loup  to  the  same.  Transmitting  accounts.  Asks  to 
be  recommended  to  Lord  Amherst  for  a  majority.  SO^ 

Lord  Walsingham  to  the  same.  Asking  for  a  copy  of  the  map 
of  the  road  from  Halifax  to  Qaebec.  304 

Lieut.  Prevost  to  the  same.    Thanks  for  his  kindness,  &c.     305 


AngiiBt  12. 
PluUdelphU. 

September  20, 
War  Office. 

September  26, 
London. 

October  2, 

Woodfield. 


October  5, 
Quebec 


October  6, 
Quebec 

Oetober  6, 
Moatreal. 

Octobers, 
Windsor. 

October  9, 
Aberdeen. 
October  13, 
London. 

October  16, 
London. 

Oetober  20, 
Tbree  Rirers. 


October  22, 
Montreal. 


October  22, 
Windsor. 


Oetober  29, 
MarseiUes. 

Oetober  29, 
Trerdao. 

HoTember  3, 
Laosanne. 

Korember  8, 
Montreal. 


KoTfmberS, 
Meatreai. 


Mr.  Ogilvie  to  the  same.  That  Lord  Amherst  has  recommended 
Mr.  Eraser  for  an  ensigncy.  Asks  for  a  note  to  Lord  Amherst 
about  Mr.  Pear^son.  306- 

Captain  Foley  to  the  same.  Asks  the  General's  influence  to  get 
him  promoted  to  the  rank  of  post  captain.  307 

B.  Wilkinson  no  address  (apparently  written  to  Mr.  6ngy*s 
brother)  (in  French).  Relating  to  the  affairs  of  the  deceased  Mr. 
Ongy,  especially  those  connected  with  the  St.  Maurice  Forges.  30B 

L.  Genevay  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Thanks  for  the 
General's  recommendation.  The  neglected  state  of  his  property  at 
Montreal.  His  own  nncei tain  position  in  his  office.  Mathews  not 
yet  returned  from  Detroit.  The  law  suits  and  affairs  of  Mr.  Gngy. 
Concerning  friends.  The  L60th  at  Quebec.  The  inquiry  against  the 
Judges  of  Common  Pleas,  &o.  310 

Lord  WaUingham  to  the  same.  Desiring  information  as  to  the 
plans  of  the  road  to  Halifax ;  the  loyalist  settlements,  &c.  Thinks 
the  plans  should  be  shown  to  the  King.  314 

F.  Demnierre  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  promotion  of  his 
nephew,  Captain  Loup.  3 16 

Mandiot  to  the  same  (in  Frenchj.  Begrets  that  he  will  not  see 
the  General.  Money  matters.  31B 

Fornoret  to  the  same  (in  French).  Thanks  for  having  obtained 
for  his  son  an  ensigncy  in  the  Boyal  Americans,  320 

Sir  John  Johnson  to  the  same.  His  fears  as  to  the  result  of  the 
suit  by  Mr.  Chew,  as  he  has  lost  all  his  father's  papers  by  the 
war.  326 

L,  Genevay  to  the  same  (in  French).    Major  Mathews  not  re- 
turned from  Detroit.    Advance  of  American  troops  ;  Mathews  does- 
not  believe  they  would  attack  Detroit,  their  intention  being  only  to- 


B.  W  HALDDIAND  OOLLIOTIOH.  51ft 


1787.        iDtimidato  the  Indians.    Details  of  the  transactions  of  Mr.  Gogy 
with  the  ForgeSy  &o.    Arrival  of  Mr.  Coohrane.  Page  3^7 

^vtmberS,        Brigadier  Mope  to  Haldimand  (in  French).    Had  determined  to 
QiMfeee.  remain  in  hope  of  a  decisive  settlement  of  the  system  to  be  followed 

in  the  Province.  His  disappointment  at  no  resolution  being  yet 
announced.  The  necessity  for  immediate  and  strong  expression 
of  the  decision.  A  certain  person  (Dorchester)  is  fieginning  ta 
open  his  eyes  to  the  no.ts  of  those  surrounding  him.  The  judicious 
conduct  of  Prince  William  Henry  has  pleased  the  Canadians* 
Prospects  of  his  future  excellence.  Americans  threatened  with 
internal  dissensions.  Mathews  still  at  Detroit ;  his  knowledge  of  the 
Indians.  Impatient  for  news  as  to  war  with  Holland.  Delay  of  the 
mails  from  Halifax.  322 

NoTember  11,      Jenkin  Williams  to  the  same.    Is  sending  home  an  immense  mass 
Qaebec  of  papers    relative  to  the  judges.    His  opinion  of  the  charges^ 

Arrival  of  Mr.  Cochrane.  Coolness  of  the  chief  justice  towards  him 
(Williams).    The  cry  for  a  Legislative  Assembly.    Ignorance  of 
the  old  subjects  of  the  laws  of  France.  Intrigues  of  political  emis- 
saries.   Danger  of  a  Legislative  Assembly.  332^ 
Kofvmber  20,      itoge  &  Ogilvie  to  the  jame.     With  list  of  officers  of  all  tha 
*^*''''-         battalions  of  the  60th,  &c.  336 
^^J^^        A.  Mabane  to  the  same.    Arrival  of  Major  Mathews  and  of  Mr. 
wooofieid.      Cochrane.    Has  explained  to  Lord  Dorchester  the  latter's  conduct 
in  dealinisc  with  Treasury  bills  on  credit.    Difficulty  in  getting  tiie^ 
accounts  adjusted ;  Mr.  Coffin,  Mr.  McGill  and  Mr.  Powell  selected 
for  that    purpose;  their  characters.    The  mischievous  eflfects   of 
Chief  Justice  Smith's  influence  over  Lord  Dorchester.    The  settle- 
ment of  the  Grovernment  of  United  States.  Necessity  of  putting  the 
Province  of  Qaebec  in  a  state  of  defence.                                       338^ 
December  17,      Major  Boss  to  the  same.    Loss  of  the  transport  on  which  he  was 
Falmooth.       ^  passenger.    Loss  of  the  General's  camp  equipage.  33T 
Deeember  17,      Captain  Freeman  to  the  same.    Enclosing  letters.    Arrival  of  the^ 
Dublin.          oew  Vice-roy.  Anticipations  of  a  Buropean  war.  Seditions  societies 
disappearing.    Augmentation  of  the  army.    Summary  of  a  letter 
from  Major  Malhews.    Court  martial,  341 


LSTTIBS    TO    GSNSBAL     HaLDTHAND    AFTSB    HIS    APPOINTMENT    A» 

GovsBNOB  OF  QusBio,  1788  to  1790. 
(The  title  •hoold  be  *<  after  he  had  ceaied  to  be  GoYemor  of  Qaebec") 

B.  77.  B.M.  21,737. 

178S. 

Januanr  6,  A.  Mabane  to  General  Haldimand.    Confusion  in  the  Province 

woodfield.      rpjj^  petition  for  a    Legislative  Assembly  in  opposition  to  the 

addresses  for  a  continuance  of  the  old  system.    Counter  petitions 

getting  up.    The  factions  desperate  since  the  return  of  Hope.    The 

bad  e&cts  of  want  of  decision.  Pflge  1 

^akI^a^  7i         Lieutenant  Prevost  to  the  same.    His  desire  to  exchange  into  a. 

Aberdeen.      ^^^  regiment  for  the  East  Indies,  so  that  he  may  be  able  to  pay 

his  debts.  4 

^anoarj  10,        Major  Mathews  to  the  same,    fiespecting  the  Hay  and  DuCalvet 

Qaebee.  Buits.    The  endless  discords  in  the  Province  make  complete  chasm» 

between  friends.    The  critical  position  of  Mr.  Mabane's  aflairs. 

121—13 


t76 


HALDUCAHB  OOLLBOTIOH. 


BTO 


17S8. 


Jaoom7  10, 
Luodoo. 


jMttArj  tS, 
Ab»rd««n. 

MAfMlltfl. 

(AnuAry  M, 
)ua4uii, 

f  •brMrj  4. 
FnhruAry  0| 


f  dbraAry  31, 


f  iibru*ry  19, 

f  •briurj  3a. 
WouUMd. 


Ftibruanr  25, 
Wuu.UieId. 


March  17, 


March  18, 

Citioefa. 


March  31, 
Montreal. 


WillUmt  in  trouble.    No  hopes  of  lelliDg  the  properly  (IfontiiiD- 
roDoy).  '     Page  C 

Lonl  Amherst  to  HaldimaDd.  Beoommendiog  that  OiqitaiQ  Des- 
ohambaalt  pay  the  difference  to  Captain  Fraser,  who  desires  to^ga 
on  haJf  pay.  9 

Lieutenant  Prevost  to  the  same.  Bespecting  his  debts  and 
explaining  his  motive  in  writing  a  previoos  letter.  10 

Oolooei  Gogy  to  the  same  (in  Frenoh).  Asking  advice  as  to 
whether  he  shoald  go  to  Canada  at  the  request  of  Miss  WiUdnson,  to 
look  after  the  aflfairs  of  his  late  brother.  IS 

Lord  Amherst  to  the  same.  Informing  him  of  the  ezchanffe  bo> 
tween  Desohambanit  and  Fraser.  The  promotion  of  Major  Harris 
to  the  Lt.  Colonelcy,  kx  14 

James  Bone  to  Mr.  Anger.  Bespecting  G^eneral  Haldimand's 
boat,  horses,  Ac  16 

Jenkin  Williams  to  Haldimand.  Stating  the  circumstaneea 
under  which  he  received  and  transmitted  the  papers  of  the 
investi|(ation  on  the  past  administration  of  justice  in  the  Province, 
for  which  he  is  accused  of  neglect  as  Clerk  of  the  Council.  IS 

Major  Mathews  to  the  eame.  Messrs.  McGiil  and  Powell,  of 
Montreal,  and  Mr.  T.  Coffin,  are  sitting  as  commissioners  on  Mr. 
Cochrane's  account^.  Bvidence  has  been  led  as  to  his  (Haldimand's) 
disapprobation  of  Cochrane  giving  credit  for  Treasury  bills.  Private 
messages.  20 

James  McGill  to  A.  Mabane.  Joint  letter  from  Commissioners  on 
the  Cochrane  accounts,  asking  evidence  as  to  returns  sent  of  balances 
duo  on  bills  of  exchange  in  1781,  and  whether  General  Haldimand 
notified  his  disapproval  of  the  increase  of  debt  by  Shaw  &  Fra^er.  8S 

James  Bone  to  Mr.  Anger.  To  inform  General  Haldimand  of  the 
progress  he  is  making  with  the  boats,  &c.  83 

A.  Mabane  to  James  McGill  et  al.  A.n8wer  to  letter  (p.  26)  of  the 
Commissioners  on  the  Cochrane  accounts,  that  Cochrane's  proceed* 
ings  were  not  sanctioned  by  General  Haldimand.  27 

Same  to  General  Haldimand.  The  appointment  of  Messrs. 
Powell  and  McGill  to  investigate  the  affairs  of  Cochrane,  is  a  proof  of 
Lord  Dorohefitor*s  want  of  knowledge  of  men  and  things  in  the 
Province.  His  Lordship  entangled  with  Mr.  Smith  (Chief  Justice). 
The  infirm  state  of  His  Lordship's  health.  2A 

Major  Mathews  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  appointment  of  his 
nephew  to  the  60th.  Private  news  of  Haldimand's  movements 
received.  Anxiety  as  to  the  result  of  the  investigation  into  the 
conduct  of  the  judges.  Beported  that  Major  Holland  has  been  robbed. 
Loss  of  Haldimand's  effects  in  the  transport.  Condition  of  Montmo- 
rency. Proposals  for  sale  of  it  and  Pabos.  28 

Count  Pictet  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  disappointment  his 
brother  has  received  in  seeing  Captain  Benson  promoted  to  a  major- 
ity over  his  head.  Asks  Haldimand's  infiuence  to  obtain  a  brevet 
majority  for  his  brother.  Captain  Pictet.  31 

General  Christie  to  the  same.  The  confusion  caused  by  the  pro- 
ceedings of  the  Attorney  General  supported  by  the  Chief  Justice  to 
upset  the  Quebec  Act  and  to  introduce  an  inundation  of  Americans. 
The  Chief  Justice's  attack  on  the  judges.  Lord  Dorchester's  non- 
interference; his  precarious  state  of  health  and  prospect  of  Haldi- 
mand succeeding.  He  intends  to  go  home  in  summer  as  he  sees  no 
hope  of  employment.  The  promotions  in  the  60th.  No  hope  <rf 
selling  Montmorency.  33 


e.  77 


HALDIMAirD  OOLLIOTIOH. 


67T 


1788. 
Aprils, 
LAOtanne. 
April  16, 
Onemptre. 
June  1, 
Londom 

Jane  10, 
Qaebec 


-Jane  16, 
Qaebee. 


July  31, 
IfontreiJ. 


Angoit  18, 

Pennsjl- 

Tanla. 

Aognat  24, 
Qfiebee. 


Aaf|^t24, 
Montreal. 


August, 
Kirchheim, 
Poland. 
September  2, 
Ilex. 

September  2, 
Meudon. 

September  6, 
Lausanne. 

September  8, 
Iforat. 

September  12, 
London. 


September  30 

to 
October  24, 
Quebee. 


October  1, 
Montreal. 


Tray  torrena  to  Haldimand  (in  Frenob),  Beoommending  Mr.  Bnm 

de  Morgea.  Page  8C 

No  address.    Bespectiog  boats.  37 

General  Clarke  to  General  Haldimand.  Bespecting  the  exohange 
between  Captains  Uepbnrn  and  Bomer.  38 

Jenkin  Williams  to  the  same.  Brigadier  Hope  goine  to  London ; 
hopes  that  he  may  do  some  good  for  the  Province.  Mrs.  Monk  has 
taken  her  passage.  Mr.  Mabane  bosy.  He  (Williams)  and  Mabane 
have  been  rongbiy  handled.  The  original  papers  connected  witk 
the  condaot  of  the  jadges  returned.  The  condition  of  Montmor- 
ency.  60 

Major  Mathews  to  the  same.  The  departure  of  Mrs.  Monk  re- 
gretted I  the  public  would  rather  have  allowed  her  husband  to  ffo. 
No  hope  of  selling  or  letting  Montmorency.  The  53rd  not  to  be 
relieved  this  year.  .  63 

The  same  to  the  same.  Captain  Gk>tsched's  desire  to  remaiii  in 
Canada.  Lord  Dorchester  at  Montrealpreparing  for  a  tour  in  the 
new  settlements.  He  (Mathews)  and  Cof&a  go  with  him.  Has  no 
desire  for  an  excursion  amoog  the  vagabond  ra3e.  Has  been  sued 
for  one  of  his  decisions.  6S 

Major  Prevost  to  the  same.  Beporting  the  state  of  his  (^ddi- 
mand's)  lands  in  Pennsylvania  and  proposals  for  .their  settle- 
ment. 67 

F.  Deschambault  to  the  same  (in  French).  Has  had  a  passage 
of  eight  weeks  from  Gravesend ;  the  character  of  Mr.  Lymbumer 
and  how  he  speaks  of  all  in  authority.  The  Canadians  petitioning^ 
for  the  continuance  of  the  Quebec  Act.  Lord  Dorchester  supports 
this.  Chief  Justice  Smith  and  Monk  full  of  innovations.  Lanaudiire 
has  settled  two  hundred  rebels  on  his  seigniory  at  St.  Anne's.  Lord 
Dorchester  leaves  every  thing  to  Chief  Justice  Smith.  72 

L.  Genevay  to  the  same  (in  French).  His  reasons  for  not  writing 
fully  to  Brigadier  Hope.  Acknowledgments  for  kindness  to  him* 
self  and  others.  The  gratifying  change  in  M.  Deschambault's  tone. 
Major  Mathews  has  cone  with  Lord  Dorchester.  The  progress  of 
the  suits  against  the  Tate  Mr.  Gugy.  75 

L.  Boderer  de  IKesberg  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespeeting  a 
cook.  79 

Severey  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  death  of  M.  de  Traytorrens. 
Invites  the  General  to  stay  with  him,  ftc.  81 

J.  Terronx  to  the  same  (in  French).  Congratulating  the  General 
on  his  success,  &o.  83 

Colonel  Williamoz  to  the  same  (in  French).  Begrets  that  he  had 
missed  seeing  the  General.  84 

Bev.  J.  Herrenschvandt  to  the  same  (in  French).  Congratnlationa 
on  his  return  to  Yverdun,  &c.  86 

General  Bnd^  to  the  same  fin  French).  Expresses  regret  for  the 
death  of  his  friend  at  Yverdun.  Death  of  Cunningham.  Private 
messages.  The  king's  health  greatly  improved.  Lord  Heathfield 
has  had  a  shook  of  paralysis.  87 

Board  of  Council  to  Lord  Dorchester.  Beport  of  the  Board  <tf 
Council  appointed  to  hear  Mr.  Gray,  on  the  charges  made  by  him, 
whilst  he  acted  in  the  absence  of  the  Solicitor  General,  for  the 
recovery  of  certain  debts  due  on  bills  of  exohange  sold  on  credit  by 
Hon.  Kr.  Cochrane,  with  accompanying  documents.  S9 

F.  Deschambault  to  Haldimand  (in  French).  Kind  meeaages,  fto. 
Lord  Dorchester's  policy.    Mr.  Smith's  change  of  tone  has  annoyed 


126— 13J 


vts 


HALDDIAirD  OOLLBOnOIT. 


B.T 


1788. 


October  9, 
LaPnOrie. 

October  18» 
Windsor. 

Oetober  as. 
Woodfield. 


Oetober  S3, 
MoatML 


Oetober,  24 
Qsebec. 


the  merohants.  Amerioans  only  are  in  favour  to  the  ezclnsion  of 
the  new  and  old  subjeots,  whoBhow  their  disBatiafaotion.  Xjanaadi^re 
fupporlB  Smith  through  self  interest,  and  intends  to  put  200  rebel 
American  families  in  St.  Anne's  and  Bfaskinongd.  Mabane  his 
become  more  popular.  Decision  of  the  policy  loosed  for  in  sprim;. 
Private  news.  Pa^  90 

Bnsign  Forneret  to  Haldimand  (in  French).  Sending  aoknowledg* 
ments  and  his  desire  to  change  into  the  1st  Battalion,  &o.  SS 

Lord  Walsiogham  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  surveys  and  desires 
further  information  as  to  the  road  from  Halifax  to  Quebeo.  91 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.    Mr.  Gray  sails  for  London,  he  will  be  of 

E^at  use  in  the  approaching  discussions  in  Parliament  as  to  Canada 
rd  Dorchester's  timidity.  Mr.  Gray  has  incurred  the  rancour  of 
Chief  Justice  Smith  and  others  for  his  attachment  to  Mabane.  Hopes 
he  may  profit  by  any  change  in  the  law  offices.  Lymbaraer  go& 
to  agitate  for  a  change.  The  clergy,  noblesse  and  proprietors  are 
opposed  to  it,  and  the  Canadians  would  have  repeated  their  memorial 
to  continue  the  Quebec  Act,  but  for  the  assurance  of  Lord  Dorches- 
ter. What  the  Seminary  is  doing.  The  agitation  caused  by  the 
grant  of  the  Jesuits'  lands.  (Apparently  refers  to  the  grant  oi  tbem 
made  to  Lord  Amherst).  The  return  of  Brigadier  Hope  looked 
for.  9^ 

L.  Genevay  to  the  same  (in  French).  Expected  arrival  d 
Brigadier  Hope.  Anxiety  to  know  the  decision  as  to  his  (Genevay's) 
situation.     Private  mat  tors.  98 

Major  Mathews  to  the  eame.  Has  received  letters ;  thanks  for  the 
General  having  spoken  in  favour  of  Mr.  Mabane  and  Mr.  Williams  to 
Brigadier  Hope.  Mabane's  imprudent  manner  of  speaking.  The 
emnity  to  him  of  the  Chief  Justice,  who  has  great  influence  over 
Lord  Dorchestor.  Jjord  Dorchester's  good  intontions,  but  the  dao* 
gerous  influence  of  the  Chief  Justice,  whom  no  one  else  trusts.  His 
conduct  on  the  bench.  The  character  and  abilities  of  Mr.  Grsj. 
The  progress  of  settlement  from  Lake  St  Francis  to  50  miles  above 
Cataraqui  and  from  Toronto  to  Niagara,  &c.  Bespecting  Mont- 
morency and  Pabos.  Will  go  home  with  his  regiment.  The  boo* 
ourable  conduct  of  Captain  Scott  whilst  commanding  at  Macki- 
naw. lOl 

The  same  to  the  same.  Asks,  by  Lord  Dorchestor's  desire,  for  i 
copy  of  the  proceedings  of  the  board  on  the  losses  by  citizens  of 
Quebec  during  the  siege.  W 

Jenkin  WiUiams  to  the  same.  The-illtreatment  he  and  his  bod 
have  received  from  Chief  Justice  Smith.  Bzpected  arrival  of  tbe 
Lieut-Gevemor  (Brigadier  Hope)  &o.  1^^ 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.  Bri^ftdier  Hope's  efforts  in  Loinioof 
trusts  their  success  may  be  shown  in  his  transactions.  Statos  hii> 
fMabane's)  course  towards  Chief  Justice  Smith  and  Lord  Dorobsster. 
Address  from  Montreal  Canadians  on  die  subject  of  the  Quebec  Act. 
The  pretensions  of  Lymbumer;  Mabane^s  view  of  his  demsiHiA 
and  those  of  his  associates  who  usually  move  in  public  meetiDgs, 
and  their  objects.  Alarm  caused  by  the  grant  of  the  Jesaitf 
estates.  The  action  of  the  Seminary  in  abetting  the  designs  of  ^ 
who  seek  for  a  change  of  the  laws.  1^ 

Same  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  Brigadier  Hope  has  eDCOor- 
aged  the  friends  of  Government  The  evil  effects  of  delay  in  the 
decision  oi  the  investigation  as  to  the  judges ;  abuse  of  the  coart» 
made  use  of  to  induce  the  London  merohants  to  join  in  the  crj  n)r 


Oetober  25^ 
Qaebee. 


Oetober  26, 
Qaebee. 

Oetober  26, 
Quebec. 


Herember  8, 
Woodfield. 


B.  77 


HALDIHAND  OOLLBOTION. 


Vt9 


IfoTember  8, 
Qaebeo. 


NoTember  8, 
Qaebec. 


No¥«mber  24, 
Oenevft. 

KoTemlier  26, 
•Oenera. 

December  25, 
Qaebee. 


1788.  a  Legislative  Assembly.  Apprehensions  of  the  upper  posts  being 
attacked  by  Americans.  Lord  Dorchester's  plans  of  raisins  militia. 
The  orders  not  to  settle  the  lands  on  the  frontiers  of  I4ew  Bngland. 
The  suspicions  condact  of  Caldwell's  settlers.  The  illegality  of  tho 
Act  creating  courts  outside  of  the  limits  of  the  Province  attended 
with  danger.  The  confusion  in  the  Province  and  the  indifference  to 
the  rights  of  the  Crown.  Page  112 

Jeckin  Williams  to  Haldimand.  The  object  of  Mr.  Ghray  in  going 
home.  The  good  effects  of  Brigadier  Hope's  return.  Lord  Dorohee* 
ter  is  well.  The  judges  anxious  to  see  Monk  dismissed,  and  to  have 
Chief  Justice  Smith  punished.  The  return  of  the  original  papers 
has  relieved  his  anxiety,  &o.  lid 

Major  Mathews  to  the  same.  Bepairs  to  Montmorency.  Arrival 
and  illness  of  Brigadier  Hope.  The  unfortunate  position  of  Maba&e 
and  Williams,  the  latter  of  whom  runs  the  risk  of  losing  his  offioeu 
Gray's  merits.  118 

C.  de  Saigas  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  the  General's 
intercession  on  behalf  of  Bobert  Bolle.  120 

The  same  to  the  same  (in  French).  Sespecting  the  illness  <tf 
the  King.    Private  messages,  &o.  121 

Major  Mathews  to  the  same.  The  claims,  counter  claims,  &q^ 
will  give  Parliament  enough  to  do  to  settle  Canadian  afihii*s«  The 
bad  state  of  feeling  in  Canada.  The  growing  unpopularity  of  the 
chief  justice;  the  denial  of  the  merchants  tiiat  they  desired  Mr. 
Monk  to  go  the  length  he  did  against  the  judges.  The  condact  of 
Dr.  Mabane.  Williams  has  lesigned  his  office  to  practice. 
Mabane's  pecuniary  difficulties.  The  continued  indisposition  of 
Brigadier  Hope.  124 

Colonel  Mauneell  to  the  same.  Asking  how  Mr.  Barton  Prevost 
can  obtain  a  license  to  practice  law  in  Jamaica.  128 

Captain  Freeman  to  the  same.  His  opinion  of  Paris.  Bestoratioii 
of  the  King's  health,  &c.  134 

The  same  to  the  same.  News  of  friends.  The  King's  entire 
recovery.  The  disgrace  of  the  Marquis  of  Lothian  ;  the  ifing's  die* 
pleasure  at  tbe  Duke  of  Queensberry  and  Lord  Malmesbury's  recall 
The  rejoiciniirs  on  the  King's  recovery.  Affairs  of  Mrs.  Prevost  and 
General  Christie  to  be  submitted  to  arbitrators.  Quebec  becoming 
a  little  Boston.  Lord  Dorchester's  transfer  of  Colonel  Harris  to 
another  battalion  of  tbe  60th,  &c.  136 

Jacques  Terrouz  to  the  same  (in  French).  Sespecting  his 
(Terrouz'rt)  lands  in  Acadia.  139 

A.  Wildermeld  to  the  same  (in  French).  Beflections  upon  the 
state  ot  fiurope  and  the  opportunity  there  is  for  Britain  to  obtain 
Swiss  troops  on  advantageous  terms.  141 

C.  de  Saigas  to  tbe  same  (in  French).  Giving  his  reasons  for  not 
accepting  Haldimand''^  invitation  to  accompany  him  to  London.  144 

Major  Mathews  to  tbe  same.  Death  of  Brigadier  Hope.  Anxiety 
as  to  tbe  result  of  tbe  King's  illness.  14T 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.    Death  of  General  Hope.  148 

C.  de  Saigas  to  the  fame  (in  French).  That  he  and  Mr.  Cramer 
will  come  to  Tverdun  to  meet  Haldimand.  JSumours  of  the  King's, 
intention  to  visit  Hanover.  149 

The  same  to  the  same  (in  French).  Sespecting  his  visit  to 
Tverdun.  The  King  has  given  Prince  Edward  command  of  the  7  th 
Fasiliers.  The  King's  visit  to  Hanover.  Death  ol  the  Bmperor 
reported  from  Milan.  150 


1789. 
Januftiy  6, 
New  York. 

March  8, 
€aiaia. 

March  17, 
London. 


March  34| 
Meodon. 

March  30, 
Brienne. 


April  T, 
QenoTa. 

April  13, 
Quebec. 

April  13, 
Qaebec 
April  14, 


April  2S. 
ChncTa. 


HALBDIAND  OOLLBOTION. 


»  n 


llMICff. 

Taiia. 


¥*7»b 


bJo 


WoodfMd. 


TTwdaa. 


June  11, 
Hiagara. 


JoiMie, 
Oftaterbiuj. 

Woodfield. 


June  38, 
TTerdon. 

Jul  J  9, 
Faliiioatb. 

July  8, 
London. 

Jnlj  17. 


Bertrand  Haldimand  to  Haldimandi  (in  PreDoh).  That  he  is  ezecat- 
iog  the  oomoiiBaioDa  for  Haldimsiod.  Haa  prooarod  eograviDgs, 
&c  Page  152 

C.  de  Saigas  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  7th  Fasiliers  at  Edin- 
burgh. Arrival  of  Prince  Aogostus  from  Hyiree.  Sends  oommis- 
sions,  &o.  The  Bmperor  better.  Anxiety  as  to  the  proceedings  of 
the  States  General  in  Paris.  Tamalts  in  that  city.  Seported  intrigues 
and  gathering  of  troops.  154 

S  Lemoine  to  the  same  (^in  French).  Askiog  his  inflnence  to 
obtain  a  place.  157 

Bocbert  Devillers  to  the  same  (in  French).  Uiging  the  necessi- 
ties of  her  nephew  Lemoine  (see  p.  157)  and  as^ng  Haldimand's 
inflaeoce  in  his  favonr.  158 

Franf  ois  Lon^  to  the  eame  (in  French).  Giving  an  account  of  tbe 
suiVide  of  his  (Ualdimand's)  nephew,  a  partner  in  Long's  business, 
and  asking  assistance  to  help  the  firm  in  their  financial  embarrass- 
ment. 161 

Captain  Traytorrens  to  the  same  (in  French).  Belating  to  the 
suicide  of  Haldimand's  nephew,  Henry.  164 

A.  Mabane  to  the  Bame.  The  loss  to  the  Province  by  the  death 
of  General  Hope.  The  King's  recovery.  The  anxiety  of  the  Cana- 
dians at  the  dreaded  obangei«  by  the  regency.  His  own  dread  of  the 
£ate  of  the  investigation  into  the  condoct  of  the  judges.  The  dis- 
missal of  Monk  as  Attorney  General  and  appointment  of  Gra^.  The 
satisfaction  this  gives  to  the  friends  of  Government.  The  dismissal 
of  Monk  not  an  exculpation  of  the  judges,  who,  he  thinks,  are  enti- 
tled to  compensation.  Puts  forward  his  claim  to  be  appointed 
Lieut.-Govcrnor.  Bemarks  on  the  present  system  of  Governorship, 
&o.  172 

Bertrand  Haldimand  to  the  same  (in  French).  The  death  of  his 
brother  Henry.  Bespecting  the  building  of  his  (the  Gtoneral's) 
hoQse.    Family  news.  177 

James  Peachey  to  the  same.  Sending  drawings  of  the  falls,  &o. 
Confusion  at  the  Mohawk  Village  on  account  of  white  men  settling, 
&o.  183 

F.  Mieville  to  the  same  (in  French).    Thanks  for  favours.        185 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.  Summarizing  his  last  letter  (pp.  72  to 
76).  Fears  that  Chief  Justice  Smith  will  exert  his  influence  to  get 
Lord  Dorchester  to  have  the  decision  as  to  the  judges  referred  to 
Canada.  Petition  in  favour  of  Mr.  Monk.  The  relation  between 
him  and  the  ehief  justice.  The  conduct  of  the  latter  and  his  unao- 
oountable  inflaence  over  Lord  Dorchester.  He  has  created  more 
trouble  since  being  chief  justice  than  all  his  predecessors.  No 
necessity  for  a  chief  justice  in  Canada  beiog  an  English  lawyer. 
The  changes  that  have  taken  place  in  the  upper  courtry ;  the  evi- 
dent intention  to  introduce  emigrants  from  the  United  States,  which 
will  involve  the  loss  of  the  colony.  187 

Bertrand  Haldimand  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespecting  the 
General's  house  at  Cbampetit.  193 

Bourgeois  to  the  same  (in  French).  Asking  his  influence  in 
favour  of  his  (Bourgeois')  nephew.  195 

F.  Devos  to  the  same  (in  French).  Arrival  and  detention  at  Fal- 
mouth,  &c.    Libt  of  debtH  attached.  196 

General  Haldimand.  Certificate  of  Captain  Tonge's  service  in  the 
Naval  Department,  Canada.  19& 

F.  Deschambault  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Acknow- 
ledgments.   Will  remit  what  he  owes  aa  soon  as  possible.  200 


B.  W 


HALDDIAIID  OOLLBOTION» 


581 


1789. 
QiMbeo. 

LoodoD. 
J0I7  27, 
Quebec 


Qeebeo. 


Woodfield. 


J0I7  31, 


J«l7  31, 
Qsebeo. 


Alexander  Gray.  State  of  bilk  of  costs  and  extra  fees,  &c«,  pai<l 
to  Solioitor^eneral  Williams  in  1784.  Page  212 

L;  Tessier  to  General  Ualdimand  (in  French).  Asking  payment 
for  the  expenses  of  the  Fdte  at  the  Pantheon.  201 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.  The  63rd  to  sail ;  Major  Matthews  goe» 
with  the  regiment.  The  chagrin  of  Lord  Dorchester  at  the  dismissal 
of  Monk  and  appointment  of  Gray;  how  aocoanted  for.  Arrange* 
ment  respecting  Oochrane's  debts.  The  constitution  of  the  commis- 
sion on  the  Cochrane  claims.  Coffin  the  only  honest  man  on  it* 
Powell  appointed  jadge  at  Detroit,  an  evidenoe  of  the  views  of  Dor- 
chester's administration.  The  nnfortacate  effect  of  Hope's  death. 
The  tendency  of  the  emigration  to  the  upper  conntry  from  the  United 
States  is  to  leave  the  Province  an  easy  prey  to  the  Americans.  Pro- 
posed  change  in  the  tenure  of  loyalist  lands.  203 

Alex.  Gray,  no  address  (apparently  to  Mr.  Davidson).  Bnclosing- 
the  reports  of  the  Board  of  Council  (pp.  39  to  59)  and  giving  his 
remarks  on  his  (Gray's)  claim.  206 

A.  Mabane  to  General  Haldimand.  The  dissatisfaction  in  London 
with  Chief  Justice  Smith.  Could  he  not  be  removed  to  Nova 
Scotia?  211 

Greneral  Christie  to  the  same.  Arrival  after  eleven  weeks'  passage. 
Death  of  General  Hope.  Reports  that  Carleton  is  to  be  transferred 
from  New  Brunswick  to  Quebec  as  Lieut.  Governor,  so  as  to  give 
the  country  to  the  two  brothers.  The  evil  ir  fluence  of  Chief  Justice 
Smith.    Mr.  Gray  luckily  appointed  Attorney  GeneraL  214 

Captain  Freeman  to  the  bsme.  Arrival  in  six  weeks.  The  sailing 
of  Major  Mathews.  The  Yankee  influences  in  the  country ;  the  reigo 
of  King  Log.  The  appointment  of  Gray  as  Attorney  General  agood 
omen.  The  secret  joy  of  the  American  party  at  the  death  of  fiope. 
Beports  as  to  his  successor — Brigadier  Carleton  or  Dr.  Mabane» 
The  merits  of  the  latter.  Lord  and  Lady  Dorchester's  unpopularity. 
Society  gossip.  Arrival  of  General  Christie.  His  law  suits  with 
Ckldwell  about  some  useless  lands.    Friendly  messages.  21G 

Alexander  Gray  to  the  same.  Askiog  his  influence  to  have  a 
proper  settlement  of  his  (Gray's)  claims  tor  charges  in  the  Cochrane 
suits.    His  appointment  as  Attorney  General.  220 

Jenkin  Williams  to  the  same.  Major  Mathews  will  inform  him 
(Haldimand)  of  the  6tate  of  affairs  in  the  Province.  The  appoint- 
ment  of  Mr.  Gray  to  the  Attorney  Generalship  does  not  please 
Lord  Dorchester.  His  own  disappointment  Resignation  of  Judge 
Sonthouse.  Humoured  appointment  of  Major  Upham.  The  appoint- 
ments of  Ogden  and  Powell.  He  himself  left  without  promotion, 
because  he  cannot  be  spared  where  he  is,  &c.  222 

Captain  Freeman  to  the  same.  Acknowledgments  of  kindness, 
fto.  224 

F.  Baby  to  the  same  (in  French).    Friendly  letter.  226 

F.  Deschambault  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespecting  his  own 
private  affair.''.  The  friendn  of  Hope  have  no  chance  now.  Desires 
to  be  placed  on  the  new  Canadian  battalions,  to  assist  in  forming 
them,  &c.  227 

Joseph  Brant  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  books  sent.  Has  had 
trouble  to  form  the  Indians  into  a  Confederacy.  Has  received  his 
pension.  The  few  Mohawks  settled  in  the  Bay  of  Quints  have  been 
the  means  of  dividing  the  nation.  The  gold  watch  promised  by  Mr. 
Nepean  turns  out  to  be  only  gilt  21^ 

K.  Chandler  to  the  same.  Asks  the  General's  influence  to  pro> 
cure  an  ensigncy  for  his  adopted  son.  231 


J11I7  SI, 
Qvebee. 

Jal7  31, 
Qneboo. 


Aniroit  1, 
Qttebee. 

Anjniat  1, 
Qmmo. 
▲iiRiist  1. 
Quebee. 


Avirast  U, 
NiAgAra. 


AmnutH 
QiMbee. 


962 


\ 


HALDDIAND  OOLLBOTION. 


B.7T 


1739. 
Aagait  37, 
TTerdan. 
September  1, 
Niagara. 

September  3, 
MarseiUei. 

September  7. 

September  8, 
Tieasorj. 

September  10| 
Loodoa. 


September  IS, 
IContreal, 
England 
September  16, 
Montreal, 
Bnglani. 
September  18, 
Canterborj. 


September  30, 
Niagara. 

October  1, 
Quebec 


Copy  of  the  will  of  J.  B.  Traytorrens. 


Pt«e2SS 


October  1, 
Niagara. 


October  10, 
Qaebec. 

October  12, 
Newhoase. 

October  19, 
Montreal. 


•October  20, 
Woodfidid. 


Captain  Wiokham  to  Haldimand.  Asks  iboGtonerars  interaat  for 
promotion,  and  states  hia  long  servieee.  233 

Pillichody  to  the  same  (in  Frenoh).  Deaires  to  be  admitted  inio 
the  60th.  23» 

L.  Mandrot  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespeoting  a  IL  de  Orouflsar. 
The  progress  of  the  French  Bevolation.  236 

Thomas  Steele  to  the  same.  Desires  on  the  part  of  the  Treasary 
to  know  whether  the  sum  awarded  to  Mr.  Gray  be  less  than  he  was 
led  to  expect  on  taking  charge  of  the  Cochrane  suits.  Zdl 

i.ieneral  Haldimand  to  the  Treasary.  That  Mr.  Gray  is  entitled 
to  compensati«>n  tor  his  services  in  the  Cochrane  suits,  the  amooat 
to  be  ascertained  by  comparison  of  other  professional  charges  in  the 
tfuits  (see  p.  237).  238 

L^rd  Amherst  to  the  same.  Will  attend  to  MieviUe's  wishes. 
The  ozoellent  sUte  of  the  King*s  health.  2«(l 

The  same  to  the  same.  Beports  the  death  of  M.  Dorand  and  appli- 
cation of  M.  Mieville.  241 

F.  Mieville  to  the  same  (in  French).  Stating  his  disappoint* 
ment  and  the  kindness  jof  Lord  and  Jjady  Amherst^  with  oertj- 
ficate.  242 

Lieat.  Colonel  Harris  to  the  same.  No  word  of  the  clothing  for 
the  l-60tb.  Statement  of  clothing,  &o.,  wanted.  Gomplaina  of  the 
namber  of  snbaiterns  absent  (two  letters).  246 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  Ha1dimand*s  nephew. 
Unfortunate  cfiects  of  Hope's  death.  Beport  that  Colonel  Carletoo 
wilisaoceed.  The  Federal  Government  established  in  the  States. 
The  if  flax  of  Americans  preparing  for  an  easy  conqaest  of  tiie 
upper  country.  If  things  go  wrons^  by  mistakes  in  England  it  is 
not  for  want  of  information.  Anticipations  of  evil  from  the  divisioa 
of  the  Provinces.  2M 

F.  Ddschambault  to  the  same  (in  French).  Arrival  of  Beivoe. 
Personal  news.  Delays  in  decision  by  the  resigoatien  of  Judge 
Southoufio.  Chief  Justice  Smith  does  what  he  likes;  every  offios 
given  to  Americans.  General  dissatisfaction.  Lord  Dorchester^s 
entire  reliance  on  Chief  Justice  Smith.  Apprehensions  from  ths 
appointment  of  Col.  Carleton.  The  Indians  in  the  upper  country  at 
war  with  the  Americans  who  are  raising  troops.  251 

F.  Devos  to  the  same  (in  Frenoh).  The  wretched  financial 
coudition  of  Hapr  Holland  and  other  personal  news.  257 

F.  Christin  to  the  same  (in  French).  Personal  acknowledg- 
ments, &c.  259 

General  Christie  to  the  same.  Has  had  a  long  voyage.  PoUyoal 
dissensions.  The  Bnglish  and  Ameiicans  joined  by  the  Sulpiciens 
calling  for  a  Legislative  Assembly.  The  Canadians  opposed  to  it. 
The  evil  effects  anticipated  from  the  inflas  of  the  speciously  styled 
loyalists.    The  bKl  influence  of  Chief  Justice  Smith.  261 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  provisions ;  not  needed  owing 
to  good  crops,  &Q.  Craigie  carries  home  material  to  refute  the 
pamphlet  (Presumably,  that  circulated  by  Da  Calvet)  Little 
hopes  of  justice  for  the  judges  in  England,  Lord  Dorchester  being 
unfriendly.  Trusts  Smith  may  not  escape.  Holland  has  had  palsy. 
Major  Clavie  can  give  information  about  the  upper  countryi  where 
there  is  a  wrong  system.  26 


p.  ni 


HALPUIAND  OOLLKCTION. 


683 


1189. 
October  24, 
•Qaebeo. 


•October  26| 
Qaebeo. 

October  25, 
•Qaebeo. 

•October  26, 
Detroit. 

Norember  1, 
Vrerdun. 

Norember  6, 
Woodfield. 

KoTember  10, 
Qoebec. 


Kov^mber  10^ 
•Qaebeo. 

Norember  18, 
ifiegarA. 


IfoTember  28, 
Philadelphia. 


December  12, 
MontreaL 


i)eoember  20, 
Darhun. 

■Londoa. 

1790. 

Janoary  6, 
London. 

January  7, 
Berthier. 

Janoarj  24, 
YTerduo. 

February  1, 
St  Oatha- 
rines. 

J'ebruary  6, 
Woodfield. 


Febroary  8, 
Qaebeo. 

March  17, 
Bridgnorth. 


Captain  Freeman  to  Haldimaod.  AccouDtaof  Mr.Devos'  progress. 
Illness  of  Major  Holland.  Bamours  as  to  changes  in  the  Qoyert^ 
ment.  Bespecting  llr.  Mabane  aod  tbe  wishes  of  Mr.  Williams  for 
his  son.    Soaroity  last  year  is  more  than  made  up  this  year,  fto.  266 

Jenkin  Williams  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  Mr.  Devos.  Mr.  Monk 
going  home.  Believes  that  he  will  do  all  that  malice  can  sngi^eet 
against  Dr.  Mabane  and  him  (Williams).  273^ 

F.  Devos  to  the  same  (in  French).  Illness  of  Mr jor  Holland. 
&c.  Marriage  of  Captain  tit.  Oars.  The  progress  of  his  own  edaoa- 
tion.  274 

Major  Murray  to  the  same,  Becommending  Bnsign  Fornerei 
for  promotion.  27tft 

L.  Mandrot  to  the  same  (in  French).  Sending  his  accounts. 
Arrival  of  Mr.  BalUr,  &c.  278 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.  Bespecting  Major  Holland's  illness  and 
application  that  his  (Holland's)  son  should  succeed  him.  277 

Count  Duprd  to  the  same.  (In  French).  Applying  for  indempi- 
fioation  for  losses  caused  by  the  robals  during  the  siege  of 
Quebec.  280 

Major  Holland  to  tbe  same.  That  he  has  sent  his  son  to  London 
to^obtain  the  suoceBsioo  to  tbe  office  of  surveyor.  281 

'Lieut.  Colonel  Harris  to  the  same.  Thanks.  Will  attend  to 
Mr.  Devos.  Encloses  Surgeon  Muirhead's  application  for  leave  to 
retire.  283 

Augustus  Prevost  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespecting  the  landa 
of  Oeneral  Haldimand  in  Pennsylvania.  He  (Prevost)  intends  to 
settle  in  Canada  or  Jamaica.  12d 

General  Christie  to  the  same.  Tbe  influx  of  Americans.  Tbe 
course  of  Chief  Justice  Smith  in  reversing  all  judgments  of  the 
Court  of  Common  Pleas.  Beportod  that  Lord  Dorchester  goes 
home;  nobody  so  fit  to  succeed  as  Haldimand.  Personal  news.    281 

Lieutenant  Kearsley  to  the  same.  That  he  is  at  home  on  leave 
of  absence,  and  asks  cootinaed  leave  should  it  be  necessary.         286 

Oeneral  Haldimand.  Certificate  of  appointments  of  Claptaia 
ToDge,  Naval  Department,  Canada.  287 

Boss  and  Ogilvie  to  Colonel  Harris,  l-60th.  Bespecting  tbe 
clothing  of  his  battalion.  288 

F.  Ddvos  to  A.  F.  Haldimand  (in  French).  That  he  has  drawn 
on  him.  290 

P.  Puller  to  James  Ehioguer  (in  French).  Complaining  of  his 
grievances  owing  to  the  conduct  of  the  coachman,  &o.  29i 

Captain  Tonge  to  General  Haldimand.  Bespecting  his  mem- 
morial  and  that  of  other  officers  of  the  Provincial  Marine.  295  « 

A.  Mabane  to  the  same.  The  confusion  in  Canada.  Beported 
application  of  Lord  Dorchester  for  leave  of  absence.  Objections  to 
it.  Beported  sucoessoro  to  Brigadier  Hope.  Prospects  for  a  House 
of  Assembly.  Tenure  of  loyalist  lands  to  be  free  and  common 
soccage.    Bespecting  Devos.  296 

Captain  Freeman  to  the  same.  Bespecting  Mr.  Devos.  Private 
messages.  Beports  of  Lord  Dorchester  going  home,  and  of  tbe 
upper  posts  being  threatened  by  the  Americans.  2^ 

Major  Mathews  to  the  same.  Sending  extracts  from  OaptMn 
Freeman's  letter.  Becommending  him  to  get  a  pamphlet  against 
the  repeal  of  the  test  act, which  is  bitter  in  tone  to  wards  Judge  Smith. 
Beporting  the  sale  of  negro,  &c  300 


6S4 


HALDDUHD  OOLLBOTION. 


R  W 


1790. 
lfM«hl8| 
Loodoo. 
Aprils, 
ll«atre*L 

April  18, 
Mandoiu 


April » 
TfvrdiiD. 
1791. 
Fcbinarr  19^ 
XbotraaL 

8t.  John'!. 


MayM, 
Bu  John's. 

Jii9e9, 

Woodlleld. 


That  yoong  Williams  has  beein 
Page30» 

for  promotion  in  the  60tb» 
oseph  Brant.  304 

(in  French).    Stating  his  case 


Boss  and  Qgilvie  to  Haldimand. 
appointed  ensign  in  the  2-60th. 

W.  Hans  to  the  same.    Applyii 
Note  at  the  foot  of  the  letter  from 

Jacques  Terronz  to  the  same 
against  Benjamin  Comte,  &o.  The  attacks  on  him  and  his  design  to 
pab]ij!»h  a  rel'atation,  with  extracts  from  a  letter.  305 

P.  P5Uer  to  the  same  (in  French).  That  he  is  to  leave  the 
General's  service  as  cook ;  respecting  his  wages,  &o.  311 

F.  Devos  to  the  same  (in  French).    Confessing  his  follies.       131 

Same  to  A.  Mabane  (in  French).  Asking  him  to  interoede 
with  General  Haldimand  for  forgiveness  for  his  (Devos*)  extrava- 
gances. 167 
Same  to  Gtoneral  Haldimand  (in  French).  Confessing  his 
extrava^noe  and  determination  to  amend.                                   169 

A.  l^bane  to  the  same.  Concerning  letters.  Dissatisfaction 
with  the  new  Quebec  Act.  The  rage  for  the  abstract  rights  of  man. 
Beported  that  Lord  Dorchester  will  remain.  The  unenviable  sitoa- 
tion  of  the  Lt  Governors  of  Lower  and  Opper  Canada.  The  pmdent 
conduct  of  General  Clarke.  Encloses  F.  Devos'  letter.  Prince 
Bdward  desires  to  rent  a  house  in  the  country,  llontmorenoy 
might  suit  him.  Anxiety  as  to  the  effect  of  the  new  constitution  oa 
private  interests.  180 


MiNUTXs  or  THX  Council  at  Quibko^1778  to  1784. 


ina. 

Jane  SO 
to 


B.7a 


October  31 

to 
JforemberSO, 


lt79. 
Ms  J  10 

to 
JsljlS. 


B.M.,  21,788. 


Greneral  Ha1dimand*s  commission  as  vice-admiral  presented.  The 
oaths  of  office  taken  by  him  and  the  councillors  (names  given), 
&c  Page  2 

Committee  oontinued.  Oaths  of  office  administered  to  new  coun- 
cillors. 4 

New  councillors  admitted.  5 

Customs  accounts  examined  and  report  ordered.  S 

Beport  on  customs  accounts  presented^  with  abstract,  Ci>rrespon- 
dence,  &o.  7 

Disallowance  of  an  ordinance  '*  concerning  the  distribution  of  the 
estates  and  effects  of  persons  leaving  the  province  without  paying 
their  debts,"  to  be  entered  and  repeal  proclaimed,  with  minute  of 
the  disallowance  ;  accounts  for  lat^t  six  months  to  be  examined.     14 

Beport  of  the  Board  relative  to  the  exportation  of  wheat,  flour  and 
biscuits  read  and  approved,  and  export  prohibited.  IS 

Deputy  fieceiver  Gonerars  accountn  produced  and  fyled.  Beport 
of  the  committee  on  disbursements  for  last  six  months  entered. 
Beport  and  abstract  appended.  17 

Exter^ding  the  time  for  making  the  aveux  et  dinomhremenis  for 
seigniories  and  the  declarations  for  rotures,  2Z 

Committee  appointed  to  consider  and  report  on  the  refusal  of  the 
bakers  of  Montreal  to  enter  into  recognizances  as  directed  by  the 
ordinances,  also  as  to  the  exorbitant  price  of  wheat  there.  23^ 

Report  of  Committee  recommends  the  measures  to  be  taken  with 
the  bakers  ;  that  the  magistrates  of  Montreal  report  on  the  sudden 


i 


Bi  78  HALDWAND  OOLLIOTIOlf;  68ft^ 


1T19-       rise  io  the  prioe  of  wheat,  that  measures  may  be  taken  to  stop  it ; 
^'^^^  and  that  a  proclamation  be  issued  to  stop  the  exportation  of  wheat^ 

Jaly  16.         AOQi*  ^^^  bread.  Pfige  23 

Proclamation  approved  of,  for  measures  to  reduce  the  exorbitant 
prices  of  wheat  and  flour.  Leases  of  storehouses  in  the  lower  town 
of  Quebec  to  be  examined  ;  and  the  claims  against  Government  for 
the  last  six  months  to  be  investigated.  25 

Accounts  of  Mr.  Grant,  Deputy  Receiver  General,  presented  with 
report  and  details.  26 

Proclamation  against  forestalling,  regratiog  and  engrossing 
approved  of.  31 

beport  on  the  leases  of  the  King's  wharf  and  storehouse  in  lower 
town  Quebec  31 

Beptmberar.      Instructions  to  the  Governor  General  ordered  to  be  copied  and 
translated.  32 

DeeemberC        Samuel  Holland  admitted  to  the  council.    Time  to  render  fealty 
1781.        and  homage  extended.  33 

JaauMjlS.         Proclamation  to  order  the  habitants  to  thresh  out  their  grain 
immediately,  so  that  it  can  he  removed  to  places  of  safety  in  case  of 
1781        invasion,  approved  and  ordered  to  issue,  with  copy.  33 

rebroary  2.        Renewal  of  proclamation  of  last  year  as  to  threshing  out  grain.  3T 
Jum  ai.  Hon.  Henry  Hamilton  admitted  as  Lieutenant  Grovernor  in  room 

of  H.  T.  Cramabd.  40 

Deoomber  12.  Petitions  from  Conrad  Guscy  for  grant  or  lease  of  the  St  Maurice 
Forges,  and  against  the  building  of  a  wharf  on  the  beach  in  lower 
town,  Quebec.  Copy  of  instructions  as  to  granting  Grown  Landa 
asked  for.  Instructions  relating  to  St.  Maurice  Forges  presented.  40 
DaoeBiber  19.  Application  by  Mr.  Gagy  to  lease  the  St.  Maurice  forges  reported 
on  favourably.  The  journals  are  given,  showing  the  various  votea 
taken  in  committee,  meetings  of  which  were  held  on  the  12th,  17th 
ITSS.         <^<1  18^  December.  43 

Jaaoaiy  17.        Agreed  to  renew  the  proclamation  respecting  the  threshing  of 
grain.  60- 

Report  on  the  petition  to  prevent  Mr.  Murdoch  Stuart  building 
wharf  on  the  lower  town  beach,  Qaebec :  report  dated  6th  January, 
1783.  53 

April  14  Scheme  of  a  lottery  to  baild  a  prison  at  Montreal  submitted.      00 

Annat  2S.         Report  of  Committee  on  lottery  scheme,  approving  of  the  same, 
"  adopted.  60 

Further  petition  against  the  wharf  on  the  beach,  Quebec,  referred 
to  Committee.  62 

Report  of  Committee  that  the  question  of  the  property  men- 
tioned in  the  petition  is  one  to  be  settled  by  a  court  of  law.  63 
Petitions  for  license  to  export  flour,  &o.,  agreed  to.    The  proposal 
to  call  the  Legislative  CoQiiCil  together  to  repeal  the  ordinance  pre- 
venting  the  exportation   of  flour  refused   by  tjie  Governor,  and 
ordered  that  licenBes  to  export  be  issued  to  all  applying.                64 
Licenees  granted  to  expoit  grain.  67 
Licenses  granted  to  export  cattle.  67 
Application  for  licenee  to  export  Act  fyled  respecting  the  holding 
of  patent  offices  in  the  colonies.                                                        08 
Applications  for  license  to  export  granted.                                   60 
December  16.      George  Davison  appointed  Legislative  Councillor.    Colonel  Cald- 
well preeents  a  paper  respecting  a  procds-verbal  for  a  road  through 
1784.        ^^^  land.                                                                                                 70 
April  u'            The  Governor  (Haldimand)  presents  his  additionil  instructions 
.  .  ^           respecting  the  allotment  of  lands  to  reduced  officers,  soldiers  and 
^^^^         loyalists.                                                                                        71 


886 


HALDDCAIID  OOLLKOTION. 


B.78 


1784. 
April    14 

to 
Jalj   21. 


Plan  proposed  by  Ooveroor  Haldimand  for  settling  the  loyaB^s. 
Leave  of  absence  to  Mr.  WilliamSy  Clerk  of  Goanoil.  Page  73 

Papers  relative  to  the  accoants  of  the  Deputy  Beoeiver  Gtoneiml^ 
laid  before  the  Council.  74 

Further  re9pecting  the  Deputy  Beceiver-General's  aoeoonts.  He 
is  granted  leave  to  go  to  Bngland  to  settle  them  there.  Petition  by 
John  LeoSy  to  have  tour  from  Philadelphia  admitted,  granted. 
Orders  given  that  the  lessees  of  the  St.  Maurice  Forges  put  diem  in 
order.  *  75 

Beport  to  admit  cargo  of  flour  from  Philadelphia  adopted*        77 


HHIUTBS  OF  THI  LiGISLATiyi  GOUNOIL  AT  Qouio— 1779  to  1784. 


1179. 
Janoary  11 

to 
Janiuurj  16. 


1780. 
JaQiiar7  27 

to 
:lfAreh9« 


B.79. 


B. BKcf  SUffSv* 


fieport  received  that  the  Grovernor  and  all  the  members  <^  Oonnotl 
had  qualified.  Piige  1 

The  Governor's  speech  is  by  permission  entered  on  the  ICnntes 
in  French  and  English.  Address  m  reply  to  be  drawn  by  oommitlee. 
Ordinances  "To  regulate  the  CourU  of  Civil  Judicature**  *<For 
regulating  the  Militia"  and  <*To  empower  the  Commissioners  of  the 
Peace  to  regulate  the  Police  of  Quebec  and  Montreal."  2? 

Beport  of  address  in  answer  to  speech  adopted,  &o.»  and  tiie 
ordinances,  the  titles  of  which  were  read  the  previous  day,  considered 
in  oommittee.  6 

Address,  in  reply  to  the  speech,  presented  to  the  Grovernor,  in 
French  aod  English.    First  readings  of  ordinances.  10 

Second  and  third  readings  of  ordinances.  15 

Ordinances  assented  to.  18 

Governor's  speech.  20 

Additional  instructions  to  the  Gtovemor  laid  on  the  table.  Oob- 
mittee  appointed  to  consider  the  high  price  of  wheat  and  floor,  and 
fixing  th<)  fees  of  office.  22 

Kouiinc  proceedings.  Motion  to  revise  the  ordinance  as  to  post 
horses  and  carriages,  to  prevent  imposition  on  the  public.  24 

Evidence  given  as  to  the  price  of  wheat  Proposed  ordinancss. 
Memorandam  as  to  post  men  between  Qaebec  and  MontreaL       26 

Motions  as  to  the  price  of  wheat  and  flour,  and  heads  of  ordinance 
agreed  to.  27 

Debate  as  to  the  King's  additional  instructions  to  the  Governor.  30 

Mr.  Allsopp*s  motion  as  to  the  additional  instructions  rejeeled. 
Adoption  of  Colonel  Caldwell's,  as  to  whether  an  ordinanoe  as 
directed  would  be  for  the  advantage  of  the  province,  and  would  tend 
to  more  speedy  jastice.  Beasons  for  votes  given  by  several  members 
engrossed  in  the  Minutes.  Committee  appointed  to  represent  the 
views  of  the  GouncU  as  to  the  inexpediency  of  the  proposed  ordi- 
nance. Eesolution  passed  that  no  copy  of  papers  laid  befiMre  the 
Council  be  taken.  Motion  that  extracts  or  notes  may  be  made 
adopted.  Mr,  Fraser's  motion  to  reconsider  the  vote  on  the  resolii- 
tion  to  fix  the  price  of  wheat  and  flour  laid  on  the  table.  Draughts 
of  ordinance  respecting  wheat  and  flour  and  of  an  address  to  the 
Governor.  3i 

Opinion  of  the  Attorney  General  to  be  taken  as  to  the  power  of 
the  Council  to  fix  the  price  of  wheat  and  flour,  with  additional 
questions  moved  by  Mr.  Allsopp.    Committee  to  draught  an  ordi- 


£.79  HALDDCAND  OOLLBGTION.  68T' 


1780.       nanoe  as  to  forefitallers,  &o.    Boyal  instrnotions  as  to  ooorts  of  law 
JaaoMj  at     i^jjj  y^f^^^  ^j,^  Cooncil.  Page  44 

Ifarch  •*  BeportB    as  to  foreBtallers,  fto.,  and  ordinance  reepeoting  poet 

hoofies.  47 

Beport  of  the  Attorney  General  as  to  the  power  of  the  Ooancil  to 
fix  the  price  of  wheat  and  flour,  &o.  Believes  the  Ooancil  has  no 
power  to  flx  the  price.  Heads  of  an  ordinance  to  reduce  the  high  price 
of  wheat  and  flour  to  lie  on  the  tahle.  Beport  as  to  law  fees.  Motion 
that  the  Attorney  General  cannot  address  the  Preeideot  of  the 
Cbuncil  unasked.  First  reading  of  ordinance  to  prevent  the  expor- 
tation of  wheat  and  flour.  '  49 

Bead  the  heads  of  an  ordinance  declaratory  of  the  laws  of  England 
as  to  forestallers,  &c.  Mr.  Finlay's  proposal  as  to  the  mode  of  deba- 
ting and  passing  bills.  59 

Second  readins^  of  ordinance  to  prevent  the  exportation  of 
wheat,  &c.  Resolved  that  the  price  of  wheat  be  not  fixed.  Besolved 
that  the  Attorney  General  cannot  address  the  President  of  the 
GouDcii  unasked  on  any  subject  under  discussion.  60 

Discussion  on  the  laws  relating  to  forestallors,  &o.  Committee 
appointed  to  draw  up  rules  for  conducting  the  business  of  the 
Council.    List  of  fees,  &c.  62 

Draughts  of  ordinances  relating  to  fees ;  to  prohibit  the  export  of 
wheat,  and  that  relating  to  foresUllers,  &c.  65 

Further  proceedings  with  respect  to  ordinances  and  table  of  law 
fees.  66 

Proceedings  with  respect  to  the  ordinances  on  fees.  67 

Discussion  of  the  ordinance  relating  to  forestallers,  &o.  68 

Ordinance  as  to  forestallers  passM.  Address  to  the  Governor. 
List  of  all  judgments  of  the  Court  of  Common  Pleas  appealed  to  be 
prepared.    The  ordinance  respecting  posts.  71 

Draught  of  the  ordinance  respecting  posts  returned  to  the  Attor- 
ney General  for  amendment*  List  of  cases  appealed,  which  is 
given.  77 

Ordinance  relating  to  posts  passed.  Address  presented  to  Grov- 
emor.  7^ 

Address  to  the  Governor  transmitted  to  Committee  for  recon- 
sideration. Mr.  Allsopp's  protest.  Copy  of  address  respecting  the 
courts  of  law  sent  to  the  Governor.  79 

Address  to  the  Governor  adopted,  giving  the  reasons  for  the 
Gouncirs  opinion  that  the  passing  of  an  ordinance  in  conformity 
with  the  royal  instructions  would  not  tend  to  the  good  of  the  Pro- 
▼ince,  nor  to  a  speedier  or  more  impartial  administration  of  justice. 
Address  presented.    Action  of  Mr.  Allsoj>p  thereon.  97 

Further  proceedings  and  protests,  &c.,  in  reference  to  the  address 
to  the  Governor  as  first  sent  and  as  amended.  103 

Governor  desires  the  Council  to  close  proceedings.  Explanation 
and  apology  by  Bir.  Allsopp  for  the  expressions  used  in  his  protest. 
Motion  to  reprimand  Mr.  Allsopp  introduced  by  Colonel  Caldwell, 
but  allowed  to  lie  on  the  table.  105- 

Prorogation  of  Council.  110 

ApfO  4  Meeting  of  Council    Grovemor's  speech.  Ill 

to  Altering   the   title  of  the  ordinance  against   forestallers,   Ac 

Apxfl  11.        Motions,  &C.,  presented.  112 

Proceedings  with  respect  to  the  ordinances  against  forestal- 
lers, &c.  114 

Attorney  General's  opinion  as  to  the  power  of  the  Legislature  in 
respect  to  the  infliction  of  penalties  by  the  ordinance  regarding  fore- 


^88 


HAT.mMAWD  OOUBOTKIV. 


B.n 


17M. 
April  4 

to 
April  12. 

1781. 

to 
Jannary  20. 


ilagaitSO. 


1T82. 
f*bniAi7  2 

to 
Febniaiy  18. 


1788. 
JAQuaiy  17 

to 
-febnuuyS. 


stallers.    Proceedioga   and   disouaslon   on   the   forestaller's  ovdi> 

nance.  Page  116 

Adjourned  on  aooonnt  of  the  Ooort  of  Appeals.  122 

Ordinance  passed  and  appeal  entered.  lii 

Ordinance  as  to  foreBtaUeni  assented  to.  123 

Opening  of  the  session  and  Governor's  speech.  124 

ftesolations  passed  to  continue  ordinances  with  respect  toOourls 

of  Civil  Judicature,  to  the  regalation  of  the  Militia,  to  empoirer  the 

Gommissioners  of  6he  Peace  to  regulate  the  Police  in  Qnebao  and 

Montreal,  were  read  a  first  time.  126 

Committee  appointed  to  draught  an  address  to  the  Qoveroor. 

Ordinances  read  second  and  third  times  and  passed.    Address  to  the 

Governor  read,  presented  and  replied  ta  129 

Ordinances  assented  to  and  Council  prorogued.  133 

Opinion  of  the  law  officers  of  the  Crown  that  the  Legislative 

Council  have  power  to  fix  the  price  of  wheat  and  flour  and  to  oom- 

fdl  the  sale  of  the  same.    Batifioation  of  the  ordinance  relating  to 
osts.    Copies  of  private  instructions  from  the  King  laid  before  the 
Council,  relating  to  courts  of  justice.  134 

Opening  of  session  and  Gtovernor's  speech.  14 1 

Committee  to  draught  address  to  the  Governor.  Draughts  of 
ordinances  to  prevent  the  exportation  of  grain;  to  prevent  fote- 
stalling,  Ac.,  to  regulate  Post  houses,  read  a  first  time,  and  the  ordi- 
nances founded  on  these  read  a  first  time.  141 

Statement  of  attorneys  at  law  heaid.  Address  to  Governor 
approved  of.  Ordinances  read  a  second  time.  Proposed  ordinance 
by  Colonel  Caldwell.  146 

Colonel  Caldweirs  proposal  negatived.  Progress  of  the  ordi- 
nances. 148 

Adrees  presented  to  the  Governor  with  his  reply.  Progress  of 
the  ordinances,  with  those  relating  to  fees  and  to  the  writ  of  habeas 
corpus.  Besolved  that  every  member  present  shall  vote  on  all 
questions  submitted.  Itf 

Heads  of  ordinance  relating  to  prerogative  ''oourt  read  in  com 
mittee.    Ordinance  relating  to  the  abandon  of  cattle  brought  in.  159 

Ordinances  assented  to.  Ordinances  brought  in  by  i&.  Ailsoj^ 
and  the  roval  instructions  read.  The  first  Ordinance  as  to  Juries 
agreed  to  be  read.  The  other  two,  relating  to  habeas  corpus  and  its 
suspension,  deferred.  Progress  of  ordinance  relating  to  abandoiL 
Ordinance  proposed  as  to  intestatee  states,  and  declaring  the  age 
of  majority.  1^ 

Ordinance  respecting  intestates  rejected.  Committee  appointed 
to  frame  heads  of  ordinance  as  to  the  age  of  mak>rity.  Considera- 
tion of  motion  as  to  assise  of  bread  deferred.  Question  as  to  the 
power  of  the  Couocil  to  fix  the  price  of  bread  rejected.  163 

Progress  of  the  ordinances  as  to  the  age  of  majority,  and  as  to 
abandon  of  cattle.  16S 

Consideration  of  ordinance  as  to  grants  deferred  till  next  session. 
Ordinances  concerning  the  abandon  of  cattle  and  fixing  the  age  of 
majority  passed.  168 

Ordinance  respecting  the  age  of  majority  assented  to,  that  oon- 
cerning  the  abandon  of  cattle  reserved,  and  Counoil  prorogued.    169 

Opening  of  the  Council  and  Governor's  speech.  170 

Address  in  reply  to  Grovemor's  speech  ordered.  Beport  of  Gnmd 
Yover  as  to  bridge  at  Bouchervtlle  read,  172 

Address  in  reply  to  Governor's  speech.  Ordinance  as  to  Courts 
of  civil  judicature  considered.  Committee  appointed  to  draw  up 
rules  for  conductiog  the  business  of  the  OounoiL  I7S 


JS  n  HALMMAHB  OOLUBOnOV. 


1783.  Seeood  reading  of  ordinance  to  regalmte  Uie  Ooorts  of  civil  jiidt> 
jMtn^  17  onisi^ .  Qj^i  raeduig  of  OTdinanoee  for  regal«ling  the  miliUa,  and  to 
Vebraaiy  6*    empower  the  OommiaBionerB  of  the  Peace  to  regelate  the  police  of 

Qoebeo  and  MontreaL  Page  17S 

Progreoe  of  ordinanoea.  m 

do  do  ITi 

Progreaa  of  ordinanoea ;  preaentment  of  Grand  Jury  of  Montreal 
aa  to  Ue  inaoffioienoy  of  the  priaon  there,  and  asking  anthority  to 
raiae  money  by  lottery  to  build  one.  Beaolation  aa  to  habeas  corfma 
to  be  conaidered  at  next  meeting.  177 

Ordinance  to  be  framed  to  anthorize  the  raising  of  money  by  lot- 
tery to  baild  a  priaon  at  Montreal.  Dranghta  of  ordinanoea  amb- 
mitted.  Beaolation  aa  to  the  authority  for  confirming /^noc^  verbaux 
laid  over.  179 

.  Agreed  that  the  Governor  and  Ooonci!  of  State  are  to  confirm 
procfsverbaux.    Beasonsof  diaaent  180 

Lottery  ocdinance  read  a  first  time.  Committee  to  consider  the 
moat  effectnal  meana  to  stop  the  progress  of  the  St  Panra  Bay  dis- 
order. Motion  for  ordinance  to  have  borial  placea  ontaide  of  towns 
rejected.  182 

Reports  as  to  rales  jof  procedure  of  the  Council  inresented.  Second 
reading  of  {Lottery  ordinance  and  those  relating  to  Militia  and 
Police.  183 

Third  reading  of  Lottery  ordinance.  Beport  as  to  the  St.  Paul's 
Bay  disorder.  183 

Address  founded  on  report  on  St.  Paul*s  Bay  disorder,  to  be  pre* 
sen  ted  to  the  Governor.  The  Gouncillora  agree  to  subscribe  volon* 
tarily  toward  a  fund  to  relieve  the  distress  caused  by  the  St.  Paul*a 
Bay  disorder.  184 

Address  signed.    Ordinances  assented  to.    Addresa  read  on  the 

1784.  ^^*  Paul's  Bav  disorder.  Beply  and  prorogation.  18^ 
Vareii  22            Meeting  of  Conocil  and  Governor's  speech.  189 

to  Bules  of  procedure  agreed  to.    Committee  appointed  to  draught 

April  29.  ^j^  address  in  reply  to  the  speech.  Committee  appointed  to  draw 
up  headi  of  an  ordinance  to  register  Deeds  of  Houses,  Lands,  &o.  191 
Address  in  reply  agreed  to;  proposed  ordinanoea  respecting  Phy- 
sicians, SargcoDS,  &c. ;  to  continue  that  respectiDg  Posts ;  respeoting 
the  EzaminatioQ  of  Notaries,  Stx  Motion  for  committee  to  consider 
the  state  of  the  St  Lawrence  navi«tion.  Fees  to  be  considered.  192 
Presentation  of  address  and  reply.  195 

Draught  of  ordioance  for  better  securing  the  liberty  of  the 
subject.  Motion  to  consider  the  navigation  of  the  St  Lawrence ; 
the  state  of  the  fisheries,  and  the  proper  means  of  raising  the 
militia.  198 

Captain  Schank  examined  on  the  navigation  of  the  St  LawreDOSL 
Besolved  to  discuss  no  other  business  till  the  Governor's  recom* 
mendations  have  been  considered.  Post  and  Fee  ordinances  read. 
Beport  on  lottery  presented.  20O 

Beport  of  Committee  on  Begister  of  Deeds  presented.  First 
reading  of  Habeas  Corpus  ordinance.  201 

Pro^edings  on  the  Post  ordinance.  201 

List  of  buoys  necessary  for  the  navigation  of  the  St  Lawrenoe. 
Progress  of  ordinaaces.  202 

Council  in  Committee  of  the  Whole  on  Habeas  Corpus.  204 

Proceedings  on  the  Habeas  Carpus  ordinance.  204  to  207 

Proceedings  on  the  Habeas  Corpus  ordinance.  Admittance 
refused  to  strangers  asking  admiaaion  to  hear  the  debates.  210 


890  HALDDCAND  OOLLKOnoH*  B.  7^ 


17M,  Bales  proposed  for  admitting  the  pnblio  to  hear  debates ;  dissent 

^^^'^  '^        from  resolutions  to  ezclnde,  &o.    Senewed  application  for  admission 
April  29.        Mid  reftasal.    Further  application  and  answer,  dissents  recorded* 
Progress  of  the  Habeas  Carpus  ordinance.  Page  212 

I?ogre8S  of  the  Habeas  Corpus  ordinance.  223  to  22& 

Habeas  Carpus  ordinance  tnll^  considered.  228 

Progress  of  the  Fee  and  Registry  ordinance.  229^ 

Dissents  as  to  the  Habeas  Corpus  ordinance.  Observations  from 
the  religions  orders  and  convents  received.  Proposal  adopted  to 
delay  farther  Legislation.  Proposed  address  respecting  the  Qaebec 
Act.    Post  ordinance  to  be  transmitted.  229 

Petition  for  a  Legislative  Assembly  proposed  by  Mr.  Grant.  Third 
reading  of  the  Habeas  Corpus  ordinance.  Amendment  to  the 
Habeas  Corpus  ordinance  so  far  as  it  related  to  religioas  commani- 
ties  adopted.    Progress  of  Post  and  Fee  ordinances.  .  24^ 

Dissent  from  the  vote  to  amend  the  Habeas  Corpus  ordinance. 
Farther  proceedings  connected  with  this  ordiDance.  249 

Farther  proceedings  on  the  Habeas  Corpus  ordinance.  25S 

Voting  on  motion  by  li.  St.  Luo  on  the  continuance  of  the 
Qaebec  Act.    Address  foanded  on  the  motion  transmitted.  254 

Diesent  ^inst  M.  St.  Lac's  motion.  Letters  to  and  from  the 
Bishop  of  Qaebec  concerning  the  clause  in  the  Habeas  Carpus 
ordinance  affecting  religious  communities.  256 

Further  diseent  fVom  M.  St.  Luc*s  motion.  Presenting  address 
to  the  Governor;  the  reply;  ordinances  assented  to  and  proroga- 
tion. 271 


LSTTBRS     FROM     THE     AdjTJTAVT     GbNBBAL's    OfFIOB     AT  QuiBKC 

1778-1780.— Volume  L 
B.  80.  B.M.,  21,740. 

177S. 
Jmne  23.  To  Captain  McKay.    That  the  Commander-in-Chief  desires  to  see 

him.  Page  1 

Jane 25.  To  Major  Campbell.     That  La  Motte  and  Indians  have  been  on  a 

scout  without  notice.  Nothing  of  the  kind  must  occur  again.  1 
Jane  as.  To  Brigadier  Powell.    That  the  printer  Mesplet  is  to  leave  the 

Province.  % 

Jane  29.  To  the   same.     That   Bnsign  Williamson  must    apologize   to 

Bev.  Mr.    De  Lisle.    That  tbe  printer  Mesplet  and  his  man  must 

leave  the  Province.    Private  Harrison  to  be  tried  by  a  regimental 

court  martial.  2 

JiiM2a.  To  Lt. Colonel  Campbell.     Instructions  will  be  sent  as  to  the 

conduct  of  the  Indians.  3 

Jane  29.  To  Maior  Naime.    Has  been  ordered  five  shillings  a  day  extra.  4 

Jane  29.  To  Booert  Knox.    There  beinsr  no  necessity  for  more  than  one 

doctor  for  the  Canadian  Army,  he  has  leave  to  go  home.  4 

Jalj2.  To  Brigadier  Powell.     Sending  the  paroles.    Court-martial  oo 

deserters.  5 

Jo^a.  To  the  same.    Warrant  for  courts-martiaL  5 

July  4.  To  Captain  Marr.   To  send  carpenterS|  &c,y  to  be  under  the  orders 

of  Lieutenant  Twiss  for  field  service.  6 

joly  6.  To  Captain  Forbes.    Respecting  court- martial  ^ 

Jalj  ^  To  S.  fivans.    Can  do  nothing  for  his  son.  6 


BFW  EALDDIAKI)  OOLLlOTIOirw  B&Y 


im.  To  Brigadier  Powell.    Oonrts-martial*    Bosign  WilliamBOD  to  be 

July  e.  tried  by  a  court  of  inquiry.    Lieutenant  Twiss  to  have  artifloere 

placed  under  bis  cbarge.  Page  7 

Jnlj  7.  To  Lt  Colonel  Campbell.   Fraser  and  O'Neill  are  to  go  on  a  acout 

for  intelligence.    To  be  aupplied  with  Indiana.  8 

Julj  7.  To  Colonel  French.    Requeating  asBiatance  to  Meaara.  Fraaer  and 

O'Neill,  aent  to  collect  intelligence.  9 

Julj  a.  rp^  Lieutenant  McCammiog.    fieturning  contingent  accounta  of 

the  Slat  8 

July  9.  To   Brigadier  Powell.    Beapecting  Boaign  Bobinaon'a  abaenco 

without  leave.    Dr.  Knox  baa  leave  of  abaence.  Scouting  partiea.  9 
July  9.  To  the  aame.    Oourt-martial  arrafigementa.  Oenoral  Haldimand'a 

intentiona  aa  to  ftoing  to  Montreal.  10 

Jnlje.  To  Brigadier  Maclean.    Liat  of  officera  of  the   Boyal  Highland 

J  1  o  Begiment.  11 

J«"J  ••  To  W.  Barr.    Be^et  at  the  ill  atate  of  hia  health.  11 

July  18.  To  Captain  Fraser.    Courta  martial.  IZ 

July  13.  To  Captain  Twiaa.     If  the  worka  at  St.  John'a  are  advanced,  ho 

ia  to  go  to  Idle  auz  Noiz  to  put  it  in  a  proper  atate  of  defence^ 

thence  to  Montreal.    Captain  Schanka  to  go  to  SL  John'a^  12 

July  14.  j^  Captain  McDonnell.    To  proceed  to  Montreal  to  join  the  party 

from  Sorel  and  await  ordera.  1^ 

Jnly  16.  lo  Brigadier  Maclean.    Court  of  inquiry  to  be  held.  14 

Joly  16.  To  Captain  Fletcher.    Court  of  inquiry  to  be  held.  14 

Jvly  16.  To  Lieutenant  Bobertaon.    Leave  of  alwence.  15 

July  16.  To  Mr.  Parkhurat.    Leave  of  absence.    His  place  to  be  filled,  if 

necesaary,  duricg  absence.  15 

JtAj  le.  To  D.  Claue.    Warrants  sent  for  yearly  allowance.    Accounta  of 

each  department  to  be  kept  separate.  16 

July  le.  rpo  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.    Officera  of  hia  department  to  be  paid 

in  aterling.  16 

July  16.  To  Brigadier  Powell.    An  extra  Brigade   Major    unnecessary. 

The  command  of  the  post  of  Oawegatchie  to  be  tranaferred  by 

Captain  Potts  to  Eosign  i)aviea.  IT 

July  16.  ToSir  John  Johnson.    Calling  for  volunteers  to  acout  towards 

Lake  Champlain.  17 

Jaly  19.  To  Brigadier  Maclean.    Bespecting  the  dates  of  certain  oommia- , 

aiona.  19- 

Jdy  20.  To  Oap'ain  Longfield.  Cannot  now  be  granted  leave  of  abaence.  19 

July  ao.  To  Lt.  Colonel   French.    Eoaign  Blakley's  application  for  leave 

of  abaence  cannot  now  be  granted.  20* 

July  13.  To  Brigadier  Powell.    Artificers  ordered  for  Captain  Twiss.  Men 

refused  by  53rd,  have  been  examined  and  returned  aa  fit  for  garriaon 

duty.  2a 

July  as.  To  Lieutenant  Twiss.    Application  for  artificers  for  the  upper 

country  approved.    Officera  ordered  to  join  him.  21 

July  26.  To  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.    Beward  to  be  offered  for  the  capture 

of  Louiaon,  a  ne^ro;  21 

Jaly  29.  To  Enaign  BIakley«    Leave  of  abaence  granted.  22 

July  30.  To  Captain  Dlhuey.    Returna  of  officera  and  troopa  on  board  his 

ahip  to  be  aent  to  the  Secretary  of  War  on  arrival.    Two  deaerters 

on  Doard  under  aentence  for  Africa.  18 

Inly  31.  To  Lt.  Colonel  St.  Leger.    Camp  equipage,  &C|  to  be  delivered 

for  the  uae  of  Sir  John  Johnson's  corps.  22 

July  81.  To  LL  Colonel  Bolton.     Monthly  returna  and  newa  of  Major 

Butler'a  aucceaa  received.    Will  tranamit  general  ordera   direct. 

Succeaaion  of  Unsign  Caldwell  to  the  lieutenancy.  23. 

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1778. 
August  4. 

AuguBt  6. 
Augusts. 
August  6. 
August  6. 
August  9. 
August  9. 
August  10. 

August  11. 
August  13. 

August  13. 

A.ngustl7* 
August  20* 

August  20. 
August  20. 

August  22. 

August  22. 
August  24. 

August  26. 


August  26. 
August  26. 
August  26. 


A.ugust  27. 
August  27. 
August  27. 

August  27. 
Augast  28. 


To  Lt.  ColoDel  St.  Leger.  A  party  of  the  34th  to  ba  sent  on 
board  the  provinoial  armed  Bohooner  **  Mercary."  Page  24 

To  Sir  jfohn  Johnson.  Men  to  be  discharged  belonging  to  tlit 
late  Mr.  Bisten's  Corps  as  they  can  find  employment.  24 

To  Captain  MoAIpin.  Germans  to  be  employed  in  sooating 
towards  the  St.  Francis,  &c.  w 

To  Lt.  Colonel  St.  Leger.  A  detachment  of  the  84th  to  be  pat  on 
board  the  "  Mercury."  26 

To  Captain  Gamble.  Men  for  scooting  ordered  to  posts  up  the 
Chaadi4re.  2T 

To  Captain  Edge.  Instniotions  issued  to  Mr.  Peters,  with  a  p^^ 
of  royalists  and  Indians  to  make  diversions  on  the  frontiers.         k 

To  Lieut.  Colonel  French.  Two  gun  boats  to  co  operate  with  Mr* 
Peters.    (Seep.  28.)  29 

To  Captain  Potts.  Thanks  for  information  to  Lieutenant  Twias. 
Is  to  remain  with  Captain  Aubrey  with  the  detachment  that  was  at 
OBwegatchio.    That  at  Deer  Island  is  not  to  be  separated.  29 

To  Captain  Chambers.  His  appointment  put  in  general  orders.   30 

To  Lt.  Colonel  St  Leger.  Two  companies  of  the  34th  to  be  left 
at  Quebec ;  the  rest  to  he  ready  to  march,  &o.  81 

To  Lt.  Colonel  Macbean.  Artillerymen,  except  the  infirm,  to  be 
moved  from  Quebec,  &a  31 

To  Captain  Aubrey.    Form  of  return  sent,  32 

To  Lt.  GK>vernor  Cramah^.  To  discover  how  letters  from  Mr. 
Franklin  to  Mr  Cashing  came  into  the  Province.  To  try  to  aeoer- 
tain  the  situation  of  Passamaquody  and  the  intention  of  the  rebeb. 
Escaped  prisoners  retaken.  32 

To  Sir  John  Johnnson.  To  try  to  make  the  clothing  of  bis  corps 
do  during  the  fine  weather.  The  corps  to  be  moved  upwards,  bat 
where  is  not  yet  known.  33 

To  Captain  Chambers.  Directions  for  the  safety  of  the  omiflenL 
All  the  gun  boats  to  be  made  ready  for  service  as  quietly  as  pos- 
sible.   Sateau  with  men  has  come  down  the  lake.  33 

To  Captain  Potts.  Deer  Island  to  have  a  fort  in  preference  to 
Cataraqui.    All  the  men  not  needed  are  to  go  to  Niag^u^.  35 

To  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.    Deer  Island  to  be  fortified.  36 

To  Major  Dundas.  March  of  the  troops  to  be  effected  without 
cause  of  complaint  to  the  inhabitants.  Ail  disorders  to  be  severely 
punished.  3^ 

To  M.  Deschambault  (in  French).  The  difficulty  of  obtaining 
men  for  the  King's  work  does  not  admit  of  demands  on  the  inhabi- 
tants for  private  services ;  any  such  must  be  given  willinglyi  not  by 
compulsion.  37 

To  William  Barr.  The  house  selected  for  hospital  approved  o£  3S 

To  Commissary  Day.    Pork  from  Deer  Inlana  to  be  examined.    38 

To  M.  Lotbiniire,  fils  (in  French).  Can  do  nothing  with  reqpeet 
to  his  application  for  the  site  of  the  guard  house  wi&oot  the  ooa- 
sent  of  the  Council  3^ 

To  Captain  Willoo.  Cannot  put  him  on  duty  until  his  exchange 
as  a  prisoner  is  settled.  49 

To  Major  Dandas.  Lieutenant  Duvemet  ordered  to  pin  the 
Artillery.  40 

To  Captain  Aubrey.  The  care  and  proper  examination  of  pro- 
visions to  prevent  waste  and  hasty  condemnation.  '    41 

To  William  Barr.    Approves  of  place  seleeted  for  hospitaU        42 

To  Lt.  Colonel  Carleton.  Respecting  stores  for  Niagara  and  re- 
marks ou  regimental  returns.  43 


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698 


Aanllsb  ^  ^^*  Colonel   Campbell.     The    Gcvernor   will   receive   the 

^  Mohawks.  Page  44 

aepiS(mber  1.       To  the  same.    Nocessaries  to  be  Bumtied  to  the  Mohawks.        44 

September  T.  Xo  Major  Fannce.  Names  of  men  araughted.  Snbsisteiice  for  in- 
valids.   JSepairs  of  sentry  boxes.  45 

Septembers.  To  Brifcadier  Powell.  Grenadiers  for  Montreal.  29th  to  go  to 
Isle  ant  Noiz.  46 

Septembers.  To  Brigadier Bhrenkrook  (in  French^.  Beports  received.  Cap- 
tain Hamback's  troops  ordered  to  Montreal  and  29th  to  Isle  anx 
Noix.  46 

September  10.  To  Bobert  Walter.  Acknowledgment  of  his  faithlnl  discharge  of 
his  duties  in  the  transport  service.  4T 

September  10.      To  Major  Faunce.    JDeserters  to  be  sent  to  Sorel.  48 

-September  14.  To  Lt.  Colonel  Macbean.  Thanks  for  the  forwardness  of  the 
work.  Bateaux  sent  from  Sorel  with  provisions.  Tools  not 
wanted  at  St.  John's,  and  Chambly  to  be  brought  to  Soi^l.  48 

^September  23.  To  Captain  Chambers;  Mr.  Grant's  proposal  to  supply  seamen  on 
the  lake  approved.  49 

^ptemberae.  To  Mr.  Bumsey.  Ordnance  sent  from  Sorel  to  be  taken  into 
store.  49 

September 20.  ^o  Major  Dundas.  Detachment  to  join  the  corps  of  Captain 
McAlpiu  to  be  assisted.  60 

September  as.  To  Captain  Aubrey.  Bateaux  to  be  sent  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  at 
Niagara.  60 

September  as.  To  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Leave  of  absence.  Men  for  Quebec 
to  sail  for  England.  Supernumeraries  for  the  battalion.  The  com- 
plexion of  the  times  requires  every  man  at  his  post  61 

September  a9.      To  Lieutenant  Toung.    Leave  of  absence  granted.  62 

October  7.  To  Major  Nairne.     Bespecting  exchange  of  prisoners.    Major 

Macdonald's  long  absence  to  be  inquired  into.    Allowance  of  £10  to " 
captains  cannot  yet  be  made.    The  question  of  recruiting.  63 

October  7.  ^q  Major  Dunbar.     Will  inquire  as  to  the  long  absence  of  Major 

Macdonaid.  61 

October  T.  To  Lt.  Colonel  Carleton.    Deserters  sent  to  Montreal  to  be  foi^ 

warded  to  Captain  Aubrey.  64 

October  T.  To  William  Barr.    Mr.  Sparham  to  be  continued  as  surgeon's 

mate  and  arrears  of  pay  settled  for.  66 

October  s.  To  Major  Faunce.    Discharge  sent  for  two  men.      Deserter  to  be 

sent  home.  66 

October  11.  To  Captain  Smith  (in  French).  To  look  out  for  two  rebel 
prisoners.  67 

October  11.  To  Lieut.  Colonel  Campbell.  Lieutenant  Crawford  to  be  placed 
on  the  Indian  Department.  Party  of  Indians  from  St.  B^s  to  be 
supplied  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  67 

October  la.        To  Lieut.  Delgamo.    To  go  to  Niagara  with  a  detachment       68 

October  la.  To  Captain  Hamback  (in  French).  To  have  the  German  troops 
ready  to  be  reviewed.  69 

October  la.  To  Captain  Bamer  (in  French).  To  collect  the  German  troops 
at  Nicolet  for  review.  60 

October  18.        To  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.    Bespecting  leaves  of  absence.  61 

October  17.  To  Brigadier  Powell.  Detachments  to  be  sent  to  join  Major  Oar. 
leton's  expedition.    Secrecy  to  be  observed.  62 

October  IT.  ^^  ^^  Colonel  Macbean.  For  a  supply  of  ammunition,  men, 
&c.,  to  be  furnished  to  Major  Ourleton.  68 

October  IT.  To  Captain  Chambers.  To  cooperate  with  Major  Carleton's  ex- 
pedition on  Lake  Champlain.  6^ 


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Oetober  17         ^^  ^^  Colonel  Oampbell.    Captain  Fraeer's  secret  expeditioD. 

Tage64 

Oetober  19.  To  Oommiflsaiy  Day.  Lieatenant  Brown  and  some  Indians  to  be 
placed  at  Isle  aoz  Noix  for  sorvice.  64 

Oetober  19.  To  the  same.  The  post  at  Oswegatohie  to  be  supplied  with 
mm.  64 

October  19.         To  Ensign  Davis.    With  a  similar  order.  65 

Oetober  19.  To  Lt.  Colonel  St  Leger.  Works  at  Sorel  to  be  prosecuted. 
Economy  to  be  observed  in  use  of  the  stores.  Early  information  to 
be  sent  of  rebel  movements.  65^ 

Oetober  19.  To  Bngadier  Powell.  The  complexion  of  the  times  makes  every 
exertion  necessary.  Garleton*s  expedition  to  destroy  all  that  can 
assist  the  rebels  on  Lake  Champlain  must  be  kept  secret.  6T 

Oetober  19.  To  Sir  John  Johnson.  The  trouble  caused  by  pretensions  among 
them,  prevents  the  loyalists  being  yet  formed  into  a  second  battal- 
ion. 68 

Oetober  23.  To  Captain  Harr.  The  [cutter  to  be  handed  over  for  engineering: 
service.  6i^ 

Oetober  26.        To  C.  Gugy.    Loyalists  at  Hachiche  to  be  mustered.  69 

Oetober  26.  ^o  Commanding  Officers  of  29th,  81st  and  34th.  Circular  desir- 
ing the  names  of  invalids  sent  home  to  be  reported,  70 

October  29.  To  Lt.Co]onel  Carleton.  Exertions  to  be  made  to  send  provi- 
sions on  to  the  upper  posts.  All  bateaux  at  L'Ajssomption  and  else- 
where to  be  sent  to  Sorel  for  the  winter.  70^ 

October  29.  To  Colonol  Claus.  Arrangements  for  supplying  the  Indians  with 
fresh  provisions.  71? 

Oetober  29.  To  Brigadier  Powell.  Detachment  sent  to  Lt  Colonel  Carleton 
approved  of,  as  is  also  the  detention  of  Canadian  prisoners.  72~ 

Oetober  29.  To  Lt  Colonel  Carleton.  Will  be  supported  in  respect  to  the  dis- 
cipline of  the  regiment.  72 

October  29.  To  Judge  Southouse.  Hr.  Dann  prevented  returning  home.  Will 
keep  his  (Southouse's)  son  in  remembrance.  73 

**  Korember  1.       To  Lt.  Colonel  Carleton.    Prisoners  to  be  sent  to  Quebec    Bat- 
eaux to  be  left  at  Carleton  Island  for  service  on  Lake  Ontario.      73^ 

VoTember  1.  To  Brigadier  Powell.  Instructions  to  be  given  as  to  men  sent  to 
Montreal.  ?4> 

NoTcmber  1.  To  Sir  John  Johnson.  Captain  Butler's  conduct  in  retaining  men 
raised  for  Johnson's  corps  to  be  inquired  into.  74 

NoYember  2.  To  Mr.  Moinington.  Medicine  to  be  supplied  for  the  use  of  the 
loyalists.  75- 

Vorember  2.  To  Mr.  Austin.  Orders  given  as  to  the  £upply  of  medicines  fof 
the  loyalists.  75 

NoYember  2.  To  Mr.  Graves.  Orders  given  to  supply  medicines  to  the  loy- 
alists. 7& 

NoYemberS.  To  Simon  Metcalf.  His  accounts  transferred  to  Lt  Governor 
Cramahd.  76 

VoYemberfi.  To  Conrad  Gugy.  Deserters  from  Captain  Zilberg's  company 
must  be  assisted  by  ill  afifected  persons ;  to  investigate.  77 

VoYember  7.  To  Colonel  Baufichenplat  (in  French).  To  furnish  soldiers  to 
assist  in  mounting  artillery  in  the  Lower  Town,  Quebec.  77 

NoYeaber  12.     To  Lt.  Col.  Bolton  (Butler  7)  respecting  promotions  in  his  corpse  7d 

VoYember  12.     ^o  Lt.-Colonel  Carleton.     Sewards  for  the  capture  of  German 
'  deserters.  7^ 

VoYember  12.  ^^  Captain  A.  Eraser.  Leave  of  absence  granted  till,  his  health  is 
restored.  7^ 

KoYember  12.  To  Major  Gray.  Inoculaticn  of  loyalists  to  be  deferred  till  proper 
precantions  can  be  taken.  8(^ 


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17T8. 
November  12. 
November  12. 


November  12, 


November  12. 


November  13. 
November  14. 

'November  14 

November  16. 
l^ovember  18. 


November  16. 
November  16. 
TTovember  16. 

November  16. 
Ifovember  19. 

November  19. 
November  19. 


'November  19. 
November  19. 

Ifovember  20. 

November  28. 

November  2S. 
l^ovember  24. 

November  24. 

ItTovember  24. 
November  28. 
Ifovember  28. 


To  Major  Nairne.    Leave  of  absence.  Page  80 

To  Brigadier  Powell.  Bewarda  to  eeamen  for  oaptare  of  Germau 
deserters.  Owing  to  want  of  corr^e,  only  powder,  &o.y  ordered  to  bo 
sent  to  Sorel.  81 

To  Lieatenact  Twiss,  Approves  of  armngement  for  hospital 
at  SoreL  82 

To  Lt.  Colonel  Carleton.    Most  desist  attempting  to  get  more 
provisions  to  the  posts.    Bateaux  at  the  Cedars.    Troops  finom. 
above  to  be  stationed  on  Isle  Jdsas ;  ohassears  to  be  placed  at 
L'Assomption  so  as  to  extend  detachment.    Barracks  at  liachicho. 
Major  Naime*s  leave  of  absence,  &o.  82 

To  Commanding  Officer,  17th.  Sergeant  Hawley  for  New 
York.  84 

To  Captain  MoAlpin^  Orders  sent  to  officers  of  militia  of 
Nonvelle  Beaace  to  supply  the  troops  with  wood.  84 

To  Captain  Bilison.  The  invalids  pat  on  board  his  ship  to  assist, 
are  to  be  landed  at  Portsmouth  for  London.  94 

To  Lt.  Colonel  St  Leger.    Bespectiog  clothing.  86 

To  Brigadier  Powell.  If  Major  Carieton  brings  any  prisoners 
they  are  to  be  sent  to  Sorel.  Mrs.  Cooper  for  her  services  at  Albuiy 
to  receive  a  ration.    Canadian  prisoners  to  be  released.  && 

To  Madame  Cooper  (in  fVench).  That  she  is  to  receive  a 
ration  from  the  day  of  her  arrival.   The  four  Canadians  released.  87 

To  Lt,  Colonel  Carieton.  Lieutenant  England  may  remain  at 
Montreal  till  his  exchange  is  officially  announced.  *  87 

To  Captain  Marr.  Is  to  have  the  services  of  an  orderly  for  a 
limited  time.  88 

To  Major  Fauoce.  That  Captain  Marr  is  to  have  an  orderly.      88 

To  Major  Grey.  With  a  letter  to  the  Captain  of  Militia  at  Laval- 
trie,  respecting  firewood.  k9 

To  Captain  of  Militia,  Lavaltrie  (in  French).  To  furnish 
Major  Grey  with  firewood  at  a  reasonable  rate.  89 

To  Brigadier  Powell.  Detachment  sent  to  Yerch^res,  to  keep  Hh^ 
refractory  inhabitants  to  their  duty,  approved  of.  Rewards  for 
capturing  deserters.  Befractory  to  be  sent  down  from  Otter  Creek. 
Major  Carleton's  expedition.  Fresh  provisions  to  be  issued  in  lieu 
of  salt,  and  bargain  to  be  made  with  Indians  respecting  cattle 
taken.  DO 

To  Commissary  Day.  Freeh  meat  to  be  issued  in  lieu  of  salt,  owing 
to  non  arrival  of  victuallers.  •  9i 

To  Major  Carieton.  Thanks  for  the  success  of  his  expedition ;  the 
details  wanted.  The  Indians  suitable  to  be  sent  to  Isle  aux  Noix 
for  service  with  Lieutenant  Brown,  fta  9i 

To  Lieutenant  Twiss.  Every  facility  will  be  given  to  have  his 
accounts  arranged.  9S 

To  Lt.  Colonel  St.  Leger.  The  B.  C.  Bishop  sends  orders  to  the 
car^  to  give  the  church  at  Sorel  for  divine  service.  93 

To  Bnsign  Prenties.    Leave  of  absence.  94 

To  Lt.  Colonel  Macbean.    To  supply  the  engineer  service  with 

spades,  &c.  95 

To  Captain  Marr.    Three  months'  pay  to  be  left  in  Captain 

Ellison's  nands  for  the  use  of  the  invalids.  95 

To  Major  Faunce.  Demands  for  tools,  &o.,  to  be  complied  with.  98 

To  Brigadier  Powell.     Begimental  arrangements  for  officers.    96 

To  Major  Nairne.    A  deserter  to  be  delivered  over  to  Prinoe 

Frederick's  corps.  104 


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rns. 

NoTember  30. 
Deoember  8. 
December  4. 

Deeember  7. 

December  17. 
December  17. 

Deeember  18. 

December  81. 
December  81. 

December  81. 
81. 


December  84. 
December  24. 


Deoember  81. 

1779. 
January  8., 

J«Biuu7  4. 

January  4. 

JaaoaiyS. 

Jannarj  10. 
January  10. 

Jtnoary  10. 

January  14. 
Janaary  88. 

January  28. 

February  1. 
February  1. 
February  1. 
February  4. 
February  4. 
Februarys. 

Februarys. 

February  16. 

February  15. 
February  15. 

February  16. 
Yarcbl. 


To  Brigadier  Powell.     With  parolefi,  &o.  Page  9t 

To  Lt.  Colonel  Carletoo,    Aokoowledgiog  letter,  97 

To  Oolooel  Bausoheoplat  (in  French).  To  famiah  a  detachment 
for  Engineer  work.  98 

To  Lt  Golonel  Sc.  Legen  Begrets  at  the  differences  between  him 
and  Dr.  Blake.   Court  of  inoairy  ordered,  if  matter  not  settled.    98 

To  Lt.  Colonel  French.     Inqairy  as  to  a  deserter.  99 

To  Sir  John  Johnson.  Three  refbgees  de6ire  to  enlbt ;  in'jairies 
to  be  made  concerning  them  •  99 

To  Captain  McAlpin.  Detachment  of  the  34th  to  be  sent  to 
Point  Levi  from  NoaTclle  Beaace.  Invalids  to  take  their  place.  100 

To  E.  Jeesap.    May  come  to  Qaebec  when  he  can  be  spared.    lOO- 

To  Lt.  Colonel  St.  Leger.  To  release  Mr.  Henman.  Mr.  Jeasnp 
has  leave  to  go  to  Qaebec.  1Q% 

To  Lieutenant  Twiss.  Mr.  Jessap  has  leave  to  g^  to  Qaebec.  101. 

To  Major  Grey.  Can  do  no  more  about  wood.  Pay  for  loyal- 
ists. 10:^ 

To  Major  Papet  (in  French.)  How  the  reports  of  the  regiment 
are  to  be  made  out.  102- 

To  Lt.  Golonel  Bolton.  Lieutenant  Bennett  to  bo  adjutant.  In 
future  sergeants  will  be  promoted  to  the  offices  of  Qaartermaster 
and  Adjutant.  103^ 

To  Brigadier  Powell.    Will  give  directions  asked  for.  101 

To  Captain  McAlpin.    Bespecting  invalids.  10!^ 

To  C.  McDoagall.    Bespecting  leave  of  absence.  10$ 

To  Major  CarTeton.  Suggesting  that  there  shoold  be  no  delay  in 
makinflc  report  on  the  expedition  on  Lake  Cbamplain,  &c.  lOS 

To  Ciptain  McAlpin.  Bespecting  men  of  the  34th  and  barrack 
lights  wanted  107 

To  Captain  Marr.    With  packet  for  Lieatenant  Wade.  108 

To  Lieutenant  Wade.  To  take  letter  to  Lieutenant  Twiss  at 
Montreal  and  receive  his  orders.  108 

To  Lieutenant  Twiss.    He  is  to  give  Lieutenant  Wade  instruc- 
tions. 109 
To  Captain  MacDougall.    Leave  of  absence.  109 
To   Major   Nairne.    Deserter    may    be     enlisted,    but    to    be 
watched.  110 
To  Captain  Campbell.    Delay  in  mustering  troopsi  till  appre- 
hension of  an  attack  on  the  posts  is  over,  approved  of.                 110 
To  Major  Hogho^    Bespecting  repairs  of  arms  for  the  53rd.    Ill 
To  Brigadier  Powell.    Sending  paroles.  Ill 
To  Captain  Munro.  His  three  boys  may  be  sent  to  Machiche.  113 
To  Bngadior  PowelL    Ammunition  to  be  prepared.  113 
To  Major  Grey.    An  insane  invalid  discharged.                         113 
To  Lt  Colonel  Campbell.    An  Indian  to  he  paid  for   aooutittg 
services.                                                                                            11;S 
To  Father  Oyrault  (in  French).    Indian  has  received  order  to  be 
paid  for  scouting  services.                                                              114 
To  Major  Nairne.    To  obtain  sixtyYounds  of  ammunition  for  hb 
re^ment.                                                                                        114 
To  Sir  John  Johnson.    The  three  refugees  (p.  99)  not  to  be 
enlisted  at  present.                                                                         11& 
To  Major  Nairne.    To  famish  men  to  cut  wood  for  the  Montreal 
garrison.                                                                                       lift 
To  Major  Grey.    Bespecting  subsistence  of  convaleeoenta.        116^ 
To  Major  Faunoe.    Beepecting  a  deserter  willing  to  enlist      116- 


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ifAreh  iV  ToLieatenantMaarer.  Salltyao,  a  thief,  to  be  kept  in  the  Provost 

priBon.  Page  117 

Match  1.  To  L.  Geneyay.    Sending  the  character  of  SolUvan,  a  deserter^ 

&c.  117 

Xareh  1.  To  Captain  Harris.    Major  Neabitt's  proposed  resignation  has  not 

reached  headq aarters.  1 18 

Mftreb  2.  To  Bnsign  McDdngall.  That  his  name  is  not  on  the  list  of  officers 

of  the  ftoyal  Highland  Bmigrants.  He  should  retom  to  New  York 
to  Sir  H.  Clinton.  121 

March  15^  To  Major  Nairn e.    Will  communicate  his  letter.  US 

Mttreh  20.  F.  LeMaistre,  D.  Adjutant  General,  to  General  Haldimand.  Sends 

papers,  being  too  ill  to  come.  119 

April  a.  ^Q  Ij^  Colonel  St  Leger.    fiespecting  the  seniority  of  Captain 

Mnnro.  11» 

April  2.  To  Major  Nairne.    Begimental  rank  of  officers.  120 

April  6^  To  I/t.  Colonel  St.  Leger.    Dr.  Blake  has  leare  to  go  to  St. 

John's.  12a 

April  a.  To  Major  Nairne.    Men  to  be  sent  to  cut  wood  between  Point 

Claire  and  the  Cedars.  121 

April  7.  To  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.    The  sergeant  recommended  will  be  ap- 

pointed  to  the  quartermaatership.  122 

April  8.  To  William  Barr.    Medicines  to  bo  paoked  for  the  8th  at  Nia- 

gara. 12^ 

April  s.  To  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.    Cannot  admit  his  claim  for  increased 

pay  until  a  decision  is  received  from  the  ministry.  123 

April  9.  To  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.   The  resignation  of  Captain  Potts  in  favour 

of  Sergeant  Gibson  accepted.    Mediciuoa  ordered.  124 

April  9.  To  Captain  Mathews.  His  ide£S  respecting  the  posts  approved.  12S 

April  la.  To  Major  Grey.    That  he  may  remain  at  St  Sulpice  for  the  bene-^ 

fit  of  his  health.  12^ 

April  12.  To  Lt  Colouel  St.  Leger.    Major  Grey  hfts  been  allowed  to  remain 

at  St  Sulpice  for  his  health.  12S 

April  IB.  To  Major  DePeyster.    Lieutenant  Governor  Hamilton's  capture 

by  the  rebels  prevents  succour  being  sent.  Passports  deferred  till 
state  of  upper  posts  ascertained.    Provisions  will  be  forwarded.  12^ 

April  IB.  To  Brigadier  Powell.  Promotions  should  appear  in  orders.  Thos» 

guilty  of  neglect  by  which  prisoners  escaped  to  be  punished* 
Scouts  to  be  sent  towards  Albany  and  Schenectady.  Fraser  recom* 
m«nded  for  this  pnrpose.  Lieutenant  Governor  Hamilton's  capture 
at  Yincennes.  127 

April  la.  To  the  same.    Papers  sent  for  delivery.    Bx>ms  at  Chambly  to  be 

fitted  for  safe- keeping  of  prisoners.  12ft 

April  ai.  To  Captain  Aubrev.    To  repair  with  officers  and  men  of  the  47tb 

to  Niagara.  If  the  island  (Carleton  Island)  is  likely  to  be  attacked 
a  portion  of  these  troops  to  be  left  to  assist  in  defence.  12ft 

April  U.  To  Captain  McDongall.   To  take  command  at  Carleton  Island,  vice 

Aubrey  ordered  to  Niagara.  129- 

April  SI.  To  Major  Nairne.    Detachment  to  be  sent  to  the  Cedars  to  pro- 

tect and  assist  in  the  transport  of  provisions  to  the  upper  posts.  129^ 

April  21.  To  Lt.  Colonel  Carleton.    Appointing  him  to  the  command  of  the 

garrison  and  town  of  Montreal.  130- 

April  21.  To  Captain  Fraser.    To  take  post  at  Oiwegatchie  to  protect  pro- 

visions for  the  upper  posts.  13(^ 

April  22.  To  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.    Lieutenant  Crawford  to  be  placed  in 

his  department  and  to  proceed  with  Captain  Fraser  to  Oswe- 
gatohie.  131 


S98  WATiTWllAim  OOLLIOXIOII.  iL  SH 


AprU  ai^  ^o  ^^  Oolonel  St  Leger.    A  dettdnDent  of  Artillery  at  Sorel  to 

be  warned  for  serrice.    Captain  Sohaoln  to  call  for  it  at  SoreL 

LieateDaQt  Orawf<»d  to  Berve  with  the  Indiaiia.  Page  131 

AprU  26.  To  Major  Naime.    The  oanae  of  delay  io  forwarding  arma.       132 

April  16.  To  Brigadier  PowelL    To  prepare  for  a  eiirvey  on  provirioBs  at 

Chambly,  St.  John's  and  Tale  anz  Noiz.  133 

April  26.  To  Captain  Daly.    The  question  of  the  seniority^ of  Cb^tain 

Monro  to  remain  till  Brigadier  Maclean  arriTea.  '  133 

April  26.  To  Oajptain  Mjut.    ITo  building  to  be  allowed  on  theEing'a 

ground,  Quebec  138 

April  29.  To  Major  Naime.    Davis  to  be  watched.  133 

April  29.  To  Major  Carleton.    Mr.  Dowling's  letter  presented.    Death  of 

A  ui «»         OapUin  Foy.  134 

Apru  TO.  rp^  j^^  -Colonel  Carleton.    Death  of  Captain  Poy.  134 

^7  ^  To  John  Drummond.  How  he  is  to  get  men  for  fatigue  duty.  136 

Umj  8.  To  Lt.  Colonel  Carleton.    Court  of  inquiry  on  Lieutenant  Mae- 

kinnon  ordered.  13S 

^*7  3.  To  Major  Naime.     Court  of  inquiry  on  Lieutenant  Mackinnon 

ordered.  136 

Ma7<-  To  Brigadier  PowelL    Disposal  of  deserters.    Boyal  Hightaad 

Emigrants  for  Carleton  Island  and  Oswegatohie.    Ooui  of  inquiiy 

on  Lieut.  Mackinnon.  13S 

Mmj  10,  To  Captain  Duncan.    Bxplanations  wanted  as  to  monthly  re- 

turns. I3f 

^7  A8.  To  Major  Naime.    The  distribution  of  arms.  138 

May  13.  To  Brigadier  Powell  (7)  Bespectiog  his  rank.  (There  appeara  to 

be  some  error  in  the  address  of  this  letter.)  139 

May  13.  To  Lt  Colooel  St.  Leger.    Men  of  Sir  John  Johnson's  corps  to  ^ 

to  Sorel.    Enlistments.  W 

May  13.  To  the  same.    Court-martial  on  GaptMn  Manro.  110 

May  20.  To  Major  Naime.    The  vindication  of  Lieutenant  Mackinnon. 

The  aubalterns  to  be  oensured.  140 

May  20.  To  Lt  Colonel  St  Leger.  Sawyers  to  be  furnished  to  Lieutenant 

Twiss   at    Carleton    Island.     Party  of  loyalists  for  St  Francis 

Biver.  141 

Hayao.  To  Lieutenant  Dame.    To  join  his  regiment  141 

May  20.  To  Bichard  Murray.    For  payment  of  Mr.  Jones'  account        141 

Ifay  20.  To  Mr.  Jones.    His  accounts  for  prisoners  has  been  sent  to  Mr. 

Murray.  142 

May  22.  To  Captain  Maodongall.    Becommends  settling  a  dispute  without 

court-martial.  148 

May  23.  To  Lieutenant  Thompson.    Invidids  to  be  put  on  board  the 

"  Viper."  14:J 

May24i  To  Captain  Edge.    Situation  applied  for  has  been  filled  up.      143 

May24i  To  Lieutenant  Mackinnon.    Ctennot  receive  a  copy  of  tiiepro- 

ceediugs  of  the  court  of  inouiry.  144 

May  27.  To  Sir  John  Johnson.    Keoommending  a  setUeraent  of  Captain 

Munro's  affair  without  a  court-martial.  144 

May  27.  r^o  Brigadier  Powell.    Arms  to  be  repaired.  146 

Jniia  3.  To  Captain  Fraser.    Answer  to  his  application  deferred.  145 

June  3.  To  Brigadier  Powell.    Begulations  fbr  the  corrAes.  14S 

Jana  3.  To  Captain  Bobertson.    How  the  brigades  of  proraions  are  to  go 

up  the  St  Lawrence.  14T 

Jana  21.  To  Captoin  Willoc.    To  be  in  readiness  to  go  to  Niagara.         14T 

/ana  24.  To  Brigadier  Powell.    Arrivalof  detachment  of  the  53rd.        14B 

Jona  24.  To  Lt-CoL  St.  Leger.     Investigation  to  be  made  aa  to  papers 

found  in  the  houses  of  prisoners;  their  proceedingS|  ftc.  148 


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ITT 

July  ft. 

Jttlj  7. 
July  T. 
Jolj  7. 
July  7. 
July  IS. 

July  15. 


•July  16. 

July  22. 
Jnly^. 

July  S2. 
July  22. 

July  26. 

July  26. 

Augusts. 

August  2. 

August  2. 
August  2. 

August  7. 

August  9. 
August  9. 

August  12. 
August  12. 

August  20, 

August  26. 
August  26. 

August  27. 

.August  27. 
August  SO. 

A.ugQft30. 


To  Oaptaln  Law.  That  he  should  not  resiga  till  official  newt 
arrtves  of  the  list  of  offioers.  Page  149 

To  Lieutenant  U.  Fraser.    Arrest  of  deserter.  150 

To  Major  Hughes.    Shipment  of  invalids.  159 

To  Major  Carieton.    Shipment  of  an  invalid.  150 

To  Major  flnghes.    List  of  prisoners  received.  151 

To  Lt.  Colonel  St.  Le^er.  Mr.  Bell  will  be  brought  to  account  for 
his  condaot.  151 

To  Captain  Leake.  Beturns  of  loyalists.  Clothing  to  suffice  in 
the  meantime.  No  enlistments  to  be  made,  but  men  to  be  turned 
over  to  Sir  John  Johnson's  corps.  152 

To  commanding  officers.  Circular  respecting  returns  of  men  on 
furlough.  152 

To  Snsign  Dame.    Consideration  of  his  memorial  deferred.    153 
To   Major   Hughes.      Papers    received.     Party   of  53rd    baa 
marched.  153 

To  Lt.  Colonel  St.  Leger.    Party  of  34th  marched.  153 

To  Captain  M.  Ff  aser.  fiospecting  prisoners  of  the  Highland 
Emigrants.  154 

To  Captain  Napier.    Begulations  of  victuallers  to  prevent  dis- 
turbances b^  their  seamen.  155 
To  Captain  Fraser.    Ordering  him  under  arrest  for  allowing  an 
armed  party  to  go  into  Caughnawaga  without  orders.  156 
To  the  same.    He  is  released  from  arrest,  his  explanations  being 
satisfacto^.  156 
To  Lt  Colonel  St.  Le^er.     Application  of  the  34th  Begiment  to 
fire  ball  not  granted.    The  light  infantry  company  to  be  completed 
and  supplied  with  ammunition;  to  proceed  to  Niagara.    Arrange- 
ments ror  the  service.  156 
To  Major  Hughes.    David  Stewart  to  be  sent  to  serve  on  board  a 
ship  of  war.  151 
To  Brigadier  Powell.    Arrangements  for  the  light  company  34tb, 
ordered  to  Niagara.  158 
To  Lt«  Colonel  St.  linger.    Artificers  to  be  sent  to  the  command- 
ing officer  for  field  service.                                                              158 
To  Major  Carleton.    Explanation  of  return  wanted.  159 
""    '^       ■    *'            Becruit  to  be  sent  to  Ghambly  as  a  rebel 

169 
Leave  of  absence. 
Ddvid  Hughes,  deserter,  sent  to  the 


To  Captain  Munro. 
prisoner. 

To  Captain  Anorum, 

To  Major  Hughe?. 
Indies. 

To  Lieutenant  England 
to  Detroit. 


160 

West 

160 

To  be  ready  with  his  detachment  to  go 


To  Brigadier  Powell.  Flour  instead  of  bread  proposed  to  be 
issued  to  the  troops.  161 

To  Captain  Lealce.  To  encamp  with  his  corps  at  Coteau  dn  Lao 
to  assist  in  the  works ;  a  detachment  to  improve  the  navigation  at 
the  Long  Sault,  and  another  at  Oswegatchie.  161 

To  Captain  McAlpin.  Alterations  in  the  pay-lists  of  the  royaU 
ists  so  as  to  afford*  more  general  relief.  *  iS2 

To  the  same.  Beturna  as  to  provisions  issued  to  royalists,  that 
the  accounts  may  be  examined  and  settled.  163 

To  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Instructions  for  oourt-nuurtial  at 
Detroit  163 

To  Major  Naime.  Evidence  to  be  sent  for  court-martial  at 
Detroit.  IM 


600 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


B.«r 


ma. 

September  2. 


September  2. 

September  2. 

September  6. 
Septembers. 

September  9. 

September  6. 

September  7. 
September  9. 

September  9. 

September  9. 
September  12. 

September  18. 

September  18. 

September  20. 

September  2a 

September  20. 

September  21. 
September  21. 

September  21. 

September  27. 
September  27. 
September  SO. 
September  30. 

Octobers. 

Oetober  i. 
October  7. 
Oetober  10. 

October  14. 
October  li. 
October  14. 
October  14. 
"^tober  18. 


To  Ltentenaiit  Eogland.  To  proceed  with  detadhment  to  Carie* 
ton  Island,  thenoe  to  Niagara.     Invalids  to  be  sent  to  Qaebeo. 

Pageies 

Lt.  Golonel  St.  Legor.  Detachment  from  Sorel  to  the  upper 
posts ;  none  bat  active  men  and  women  to  go.  Indians  to  act  with 
the  detachment  166 

Brigadier  Spetfa.  Detachment  of  German  troops  for  the  upper 
posts.  167 

To  Brigadier  Powell.  Bespectiog  the  regimental  snocession.    16T 

To  Lt.  Colonel  French.  BxplaDations  wanted  as  to  regimental 
retarns.  16& 

To  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton,  &o.  Ciroalar  as  to  provisions  at  Niagara^ 
Oarleton  Island  and  Oswegatchie.  169- 

To  commanding  officers.  Betarns  wanted  of  volunteers  for  pur- 
chase. 169" 

To  Lt.  Colonel  French,  fiespocting  Bnsign  Davis'  promotion, 
&c.  11i> 

To  Captain  MoDougall.    To  go  on  recraiting  service  to  New 


York. 

To  Lt.  Colonel  St.  Leger. 
Company. 

To  Lieutenant  England. 

To  General  Armstrong. 
Lieutenant  Toang. 

To  Commodore  Edwards. 


170 

Additional  orders  for  Captain  Harris' 

171 
Orders  to  proceed  as  intimated.  17^ 
Promotions  in  succession  to  the  late 

in 

Augmentation  of  Highland  Emigrants; 
recommends  to  his  attention  the  commander  <tf  the  recruiting 
party.  lit 

To  Captain  Harr.  To  give  information  to  the  War  Office  as  to  Uie 
invalids  on  arrival.  177 

To  Lt  Colonel  French.    Becruits.    Bemarks  on  returns.  Invalids 
sent  home.  174 

To  Lt  Colonel  St.   Leger.     List  of   invalids  of  the  34th    em- 
barked, m 
To  commanding   ofl^cers    (circular).    Bcspecting  invalids  em- 
barked. 175 
To  Major  Naima    Artificers  for  Carleton  Island.  176 
To  Captain  Bobertson.    Artificers  of  Leake's  company  may  go  to 
Carleton  Island.                                                                              17^ 
To  Major  Dandas.    A  deserted  seaman  is  to  be  returned  to  tbe 
marine  service.  177 
To  Brigadier  Macleau.    With  paroles,  &o.                                  178 
To  Brigadier  Powell.  With  paroles,  &a                                     W 
To  the  same.    German  troops  for  Laprairie  and  Montreal.       17^ 
To  Major  Dunbar.      German  troops  from  Yaudreuil  to  Mont- 
real.                                                                                               18(> 
To  commanding  officers    (circular).    To  send  list  of  officers,  and 
names  of  those  able  to  purchase.                                                     l^ 
To  W.  Barn    Medicines  for  Quebec  Garrison  Hospital.             180 
To  Lt  Colonel  St  Leger.  Chasseurs  at  Sorel  may  be  changed.  181 
To  Brigadier  Powell.    To  come  to.  Quebec  to  assist  at  a  board  of 
inquiiy.                                                                                           181 
To  Lt  Colonel  Frenoh.    The  3 1st  to  be  brought  to  Qaebec      I8i 
To  Captain  Mare.  Bespecting  his  succession.                            182 
To  Captain  Pilot    Leave  of  absence.                                          183 
To  Lt-Colonel  St  Leger.    Clothing  for  the  34th.                      183 
To  Captain  Daly.    To  explain  his  drawing  pay  in  the  Highland 
Emigrants  when  appointed  to  Sir  John  Johnson's  corps.               184 


B.  80 


HALDIMAND  OQLLIOTIOH. 


eop 


1719. 
Oetobwaa 

Odober  SI. 

Oetdberas. 

Ootober  tfi. 
Ootober2B, 
Oelober  25. 

October  28. 
KoTember  1. 

HoTember  1. 

NoTember  1. 
if OTW&ber  4. 

Norember  4. 

HoTember  4. 

.  Komnber  4. 
HoTember  4. 
HoTember  8. 

Mofember  8. 

November  8. 

Norember  11. 

Korember  11. 
HoTtmber  11. 

NoTember  11. 
MoTember  11. 

MoTember  11. 

KoTember  11. 
NoTember  18. 

NoTember  22. 

Korember  24. 
Norember  28. 


To  Brigadier  Powell.  Inqoiry  to  be  made  as  to  the  reason  for 
supemamerary  ofBoers  being  in  the  84th«  Page  186 

To  Lt.  Colonel  French  The  3  let  to  be  ready  totsometo  Qae- 
bec.  184 

To  the  same.  Artificers  of  the  3l8t  to  be  continued  on  the  works 
at  St.  John's.  185 

To  Dr.  Blake.    To  come  down  to  Qaebec.  186 

To  Major  Garleton.    Beepecting  invalids  of  the  29th.  186 

To  Major  Hughes.  Invalids  of  the  53rd  for  Bngland.  Artifloere 
of  the  53rd  to  be  left  at  the  works  at  St  John's.  186 

To  Brigadier  Maclean.  Boyal  Highland  Emigrants  to  go  to  their 
new  cantonments  to  make  room  for  the  Germans.  181 

To  Major  Garleton.  Four  companies  of  the  29th  to  St.  John's. 
Detachment  of  Chasseurs  from  Laprairie  to  Isle  auz  Noix.  187' 

To  commanding  officer,  Sorel.  Persons  employed  on  the  works 
^e  to  remain  there,  when  Sir  John  Johnson's  corps  of  Boyalists  aie 
ordered  to  move.  187 

To  Ensign  Ireland.  He  may  go  to  England  to  dispose  of  his 
ensigncy.  188 

To  Major  Nairne.  To  join  his  regiment  with  all  the  officers  and 
men,  except  those  on  the  work4  (at  Carleton  Island).  188 

To  Captain  Wood.  Informing  him  that  he  has  succeeded  to  a 
company  in  the  34th  and  that  he  is  to  join  his  regiment.  189^ 

To  Major  Harris.  His  promotion  in  the  8 1th.  To  join  his  regi- 
ment. 189 

To  Sir  John  Johnson.    To  relieve  detachment  at  the  Cedars.    191 

To  lit  Colonel  Bolton.    Movements  of  troops.  192 

To  Captain  Leake.  To  march  his  company  to  St.  Ours.  Detach- 
ment to  he  left  at  the  Ceda^-s  (ill  relieved  by  Sir  John  Johnson.    190 

To  Brigadier  Maclean.  Captain  Leake's  company  to  march  to  St. 
Ours;  a  detachment  to  be  left  at  the  Cedar?,  to  tie  relieved  by  Sir 
John  Johnson's  corps  f^om  Carleton  Island.  190 

To  Major  Hughes.  To  march  the  53rd  to  Sorel,  except  the  men 
on  the  works  at  St.  John's.  191 

To  Sir  John  Johnson.  Captain  A.  Fraser,  of  the  Indian  Depart- 
ment, to  command  at  Carleton  Island,  &o.  193 

To  Brigadier  Maclean.  Man  draughted .  Arms  sent  to  Montreal 
for  distribution.  193 

To  Captain  A.  Fraser.  To  remain  in  command  at  Carleton 
Island.  193 

To  the  same.    Captain  Forbes  to  return  to  his  regiment.  194 

To  Captain  Forbes.  No  necessity  for  his  remaining  at  Carleton 
Island.    To  return  to  his  regiment.  194 

To  Brigadier  Maclean.  A  company  of  Bemer's  corps  for  Pointe 
aux  Trembles  and  Longuo  Pointe.  194 

To  Captain  Lernoult.    His  appointment  as  Adjutant  General.  193 

To  Brigadier  Maclean.  A  detachment  of  the  84th  to  take  care  of 
the  Barracks  at  Laohenaie.  Ensign  Dame  has  been  transferred  to 
Butler's  Bangers.  Mr.  Southoaee  succeeds  as  ensign  in  the  84th.  195 

To  Major  Carleton.  Detachment  at  Pointe  au  Fer  to  have  three 
months'  provisions  and  be  relieved  every  one  or  two  months.  Bos- 
pecting  the  muster  master's  absence  on  duty.  196 

To  OEtptain  Mathews.  To  ascertain  if  seamen  in  care  of  the  Pro- 
vost Martial  cannot  be  given  up  to  the  navy.  197 

To  Sir  John  Johnson.  M.  P.  Langham  to  sucoeed  Ensign  Kreo- 
ser.  191 


^02 


HALDIMAIID  OOLLIOHON. 


B.80 


1TT9. 
NoTember  SS. 


Norember  39. 

NoTember  29. 

NoTember  29. 
NoTember  29. 

December  9. 

December  9. 
December  9. 

December  9. 

December  13. 
^December  16. 

-December  16. 

December  16. 
December  23. 

December  27. 

December  29. 

December  30. 

December  31. 

1780. 
'  Janaary  3. 

January  10. 

-Jannary  10. 
January  10. 

January  13. 

January  17. 

January  27. 
January  30. 

Pebmary  8. 

February  3. 

February  10. 


To  Brigadier  Maclean.  Hiis  command  includes  the  Island  of  Mon- 
treal to  Oswegatchie.  Ansign  Prentiea  to  choose  between  the  Sitb 
and  the  Commissariat.  Page  198 

To  Lt.  Col.  St.  Legen  Lieutenant  Seiffert's  detachment  of  artulecy 
and  that  at  Sorel  to  go  to  Quebec.  198 

To  commanding  oiBoer  at  St  John's.  The  Hesse  Hanaa  Artil- 
lery for  Quebec  199 

To  Major  Carleton.  Hesse  Hanau  Artillery  from  Isle  anx  Noix 
to  St.  John's  and  Quebec.  199 

To  Brigadier  Maclean.  Bespecting  Ensign  Macdonnell's  applica- 
tion. 2M 

To  the  same.  William  Hale,  a  prisoner,  to  remain  in  the  Pfo?oit» 
till  the  other  prisoners  come  to  Quebec.  909 

To  Lt.  Colonel  St  Leger.    Mr.  Blake's  leave  of  absence.  291 

To  Major  Carleton.  I)irections  as  to  scoutingi  &c.|  from  Points 
au  Fer.  •    201 

To  Brigade  Major  Dunbar.  The  soldier  of  the  28th  to  reoeire  a 
ration,  &c.  209 

To  Major  Nairne.    Leave  of  absence  granted  him.  291 

To  Major  Harris.  The  esUblishment  of  the  Boyal  Highlattl 
Brntgrants.  The  barracks  at  Lachenaie.  Deserters  to  be  givM 
up,  £o.  203 

To  Major  Dunbar.  Bnsign  Prenties  on  the  list  of  the  Boyal 
Highland  Emigrants.  Place  preparing  for  prisoners  in  Brigadier 
Maclean's  district  294 

To  Major  Carleton.    Augmentation  in  the  British  corps.  204* 

To  Sir  John  Johnson.  In(|uiry  will  be  made  by  a  board  as  to  the 
respective  ranks  of  captains  in  his  corps.  206 

To  Major  Dunbar.  Prisoners  to  be  sent  from  Montreal  t>  Qaabas, 
to  make  them  more  comfortable.  206 

To  Captain  Shoele  (in  French).  To  send  return  of  SeifEurt^s 
detachment  of  Artillery.  299 

To  Brigadier  Maclean.    Ensign  Prenties  ordered  to  join.         2GT 

To  Ensign  Prenties.    To  join  his  regiment.  299 


To  Captain  Forbes.    His  desire  to  go  to  the 
considered  in  spring. 

To  Sir  John  Johnson, 
panics  of  artificers. 

To  Captain  McAlpin. 


back  posts  will  be 
207 

Bespecting  the  embodying  of  two  eonh 

208 

The  embodying  of  two  companies  of  arti- 


ficers, to  assist  Captain  Twiss,  has  been  ordered.  208 

To  Captain  TwidS.  Orders  have  been  sent  to  embody  two  com- 
panies of  artificers.  209 

To  Major  Carleton.  To  ta^e  charge  at  Si.  John's  during  Briga* 
dier  Poweirs  absence.    Mav  admit  deserter  from  the  94tii.  219 

To  the  same.  The  detachment  of  Prince  Frederick's  Bogimeat 
at  St.  John's  may  be  changed  every  two  months.  210 

To  Ensign  Arden.  Approving  of  his  course  as  to  prisoner.      211 

To  Brigadier  Maclean.  Arms  to  be  given  to  the  royalists  stationed 
for  scouting  at  St.  John's.  211 

To  Capt.  McAlpin.  All  ofiScers  not  wanted  at  St.  Joha*a  ftr 
eoouting  to  join  at  St.  Ours.  213 

To  Major  Carleton.  Arms  for  royalists  stationed  for  ecoattng  at 
St.  John^s,  212 

To  Lieut  Col.  Si.  Leger.  Mr,  Blake's  vacancy  to  be  ffiled  flHolk 
the  hospital  sUff.  113 


&  80  HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTIOK.  60&  • 


rebrumry  14.  ^<>  ^*  Lavaltrie  (in  Freoeh).  The  inoonTeiiienoea  that  would 
arise  from  marchiDg  th0  Qermans  from  his  parish.  Page  213 

Vebmary  24.  To  Ensign  Arden.  A  detachment  to  be  sent  to  take  charge  of  the 
barracks  atPoint  da  Lao.  214 

March  9.  To  Lieat  Col.  St.  Leger.  Men  to  be  employed  onttlDg  wood  at 

Sorel.  214 

lUreh  16.  To  Sir  John  Johnson.    Sawyers  to  be  sent  to  Coteaa  da  Lao.  21S 

lUrch  18.  To  Lieat.  Col.  Campbell.    Arms  from  the  Indians  to  be  sent  to 

store.  216 

March  ao.  To  Jamea  Cathbort.  Orders  to  cat  wood  on  Sorel  Seignory.  Be- 

oeipt  to  be  given  for  quantity  cat.  2 16 

March  10.  To  Lieut.  Col.  St.  Lecer.    The  wood  to  be  cut  at  Isle  Randin 

instead  of  Sorel ;  the  lulowance  to  be  made  to  the  troops  for  cut- 
ting. 21*7 

March  23.  J^  Major  Piquet  (in  French).  Explanations  wanted  as  to  regi- 

mental returns.  218 

March  23.  To  Lieut.  Col.  Campbell.    How  corvde  men  are  to  be  applied 

for.  219 

March  27.  To  Messrs.  Ellis  &  Co.  Bespecting  the  purchase  of  a  company  by 

Capt.  Sinclair;  219 

April  3.  To  Major  Harris.  Bespecting  leave  to  Joseph  Dettague.  Proposal 

to  bring  back  deserters.    His  establishment,  &c.  220 

April  3.  ^^  Major  Piquet  (in  French).  Bespecting  regimental  returns.  221 

Aprils.  ^^   Ensign  Arden.     Bespecting   detention  of    Henny,    a  pri- 

soner. 221 

AprflS.  To  Messrs.  Bllis  &  Co.    Bespecting  the  purchase  of  Captain 

Macdougall's  Company  by  Captain  Sinclair.  223 

April  6.  To  Brigadier  Bauschenplat  (in  French).  To  have  pickets  cut  for 

the  engineers*  223 

April  13.  To  Brigadier  Maclean.  Court-martial  to  be  held  on  the  disputes 

in  the  Boyal  Highland  Emigrante.  224 

April  17.  ^o  ^^  Colonel  St.  Leger.    Men  of  the  53rd  for  Quebec,  to  serve 

as  marines  in  the  Treasury  vessels.  224 

April  17.  ToCai)tain  Gamble.    General  Court-martial  to  be  held  on  dis- 

sensions in  the  47  th.  He  is  to  take  command  of  the  upper  posts.  225 

April  19.  To  lit.  Colonel  Bolton.    Court-martial  ordered.    Succession  in  the 

BOTal  Highland  Emigrants,  and  at  Oswego.  222 

April  19.  To  the  same.   Guns  and  ammunition  to  be  forwarded  to  Carleton 

Island.  No  brass  pieces  to  be  given  to  the  shipping.  The  waste  of 
powder  by  vessels  saluting  each  other  to  be  stopped.  225 

April  19.  '^^  Captain  A.  Fraser.    The  disputes  at  Carleton  Island  to  be 

investigated ;  witnesses  to  be  sent  down,  &a  227 

llaji.  To  Lt  Colonel  St.  Legen    Men  of  the  34th  to  be  employed  as 

miners  at  Chambly.  228^ 

Mmj4.  To  Brigadier  Maclean.    Sending  returns  of  arms  issued  to  the 

Boyal  Highland  Emigrants.  228 

Haji.  ToMr.Macnab.    Tbat  he  will  hear  of  something  to  his  ad  van- 

taga  22^ 


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B1OI8TBB  or   LSTTSBS   FBOM   THl  AdJUTART  GbNSBAL*8  OfTIOl  AT 

QuBBM.— 1780  TO  1783.— YoL.  IL 


1780. 
Qaebee. 


Mays, 
•Qaebee. 

Qaebee. 

Qaebee. 

Quebec. 


Qoebeo. 


May  11, 
Qaebee. 

Quebee. 


May  15, 
Quebec. 

Quebec. 

Quebec. 

May  21, 

Quebec. 


May  22, 
Quebec 

Quebec. 

Quebec 


May  28, 
Quebec 


Quebec. 

k%j2B 
Quebec 

Quebec 

May  29, 
Quebec 


May  29, 
Qaebee. 

!fay28. 
)oebec 


B.  81. 


B.  M.,  ai,74L 


F.  Le  ]Cai8tre,  D.A.a.,  to  Brigadier  Maolean.  Mr.  HoNab  b« 
been  appointed  AaaiBtant  CommisBary  and  Barrack  Maater  at  Garb- 
ton  Taland.  Ptte  7 

The  same  to  Major  Oarleton.  Betnra  of  ensigna  in  20th  £gi- 
ment  wanted.  7 

The  aame  to  K.  Chandler,  aUvekeeper,  Qaebee.  Beepeeti^ 
bateanz.  7 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Haolean.  Men  from  Sir  John  Johnaon'k 
corps  to  be  aent  for  engineer  work  at  Coteau  da  Lac  8 

The  same  to  Major  Harri8.  Will  release  Bnsign  Woods.  Oeneral 
Haldimand  pleased  with  the  reports  of  his  (Harris')  conduct.  To 
discharge  Sergeant  Hincks  and  recommend  him  for  Oheisea.         9 

The  same  to  Captain  McAlpine.  Brickmakers,  Plass  and  Stose, 
cannot  be  removed  from  Sore!.  Their  places  in  Captain  Leake's 
company  to  be  filled  ap  by  loyalists.  1§ 

Tbe  same  to  Captain  F.  Mackecsie.  Qaostions  as  to  rules  affMt- 
infi^ troops  raised  oy  order  of  the  Commander-in-Chief.  43 

The  same  to  Lt.  CoL  St.  Le^er.  Sawyers,  &c.,  taken  bom 
the  work  at  Coteau  da  Lac  are  to  he  sent  back  and  Plass  and  Stons 
to  be  left  at  Sorel.  8 

The  same  to  Captain  Butler.  Not  to  send  the  mares  if  Mrs. 
Butler  requires  them  for  her  chaise.  1§ 

The  same  to  CoL  St.  Leger.  Prisoners  to  be  sent  from  CSiaonblj 
to  Sorel  to  be  kept  on  board  the  Treasury  brig  "  Mary."  11 

The  same  to  Major  Carleton.  Two  companies  29th  to  be  seat 
from  Isle  aux  Noix  to  St  John's.  11 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  St  Leffer.  Escape  of  rebel  prisoners ;  eflbiti 
to  be  made  to  arrest  them.  Detachment  at  Three  Biven  to  go  to 
Sorel  when  relieved  hy  Germans.  It 

The  same  to  Major  Carleton.  Bespecting  escaped  rebel  priaonera.  13 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Escort  to  be  sent  with  bateaax 
going  with  stores  to  the  upper  posts.  13 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  Crsuzbourg  (in  French)*  An  officer  aod 
fifty  men  of  the  Chasseurs  to  t^  sent  to  Lachine  {or  Oarleloa 
Island.  14 

The  same  to  Major  Carleton.  Post  of  Point  au  Fer  to  be  reduced 
to  one  officer,  two  non-commissioned  officers  and  twenty  men;  the 
rest  to  join  their  corps.  18 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean,  Bespecting  theChaaaeora  te 
Carleton  Island  (see  p.  14).  U 

The  same  to  Captain  Fraser.  Belief  of  Chasseurs  at  Garleloa 
Island  (see  p.  14).  U 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  Oreuabourg  (in  French).  To  go  to  St 
John's  with  the  corps  of  Chasseurs,  to  proceed  to  Isle  k  la  Motla.  U 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Captain  Leake's  company  to 
relieve  th*e  Boyal  Yorkers  at  Carleton  Island|  who  are  to  oome  to 
Coteau  du  Lac.  17 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Speth.  Oreuabourg's  Chasseurs  to  oain 
at  Isle  k  la  Motte.  H 

The  same  to  Captain  Leake.  To  proceed  to  Carleton  Xstand  to 
reliere  the  detachment  of  Boyal  Yorkers.  Vi 


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a  81 


HALDDCAMD  OOLLIOTION. 


€05 


1780. 
June  1, 
Qaebeo. 

iuiM  1, 
Qnebea 

Junt  1, 
Qnebee. 

June  1, 
<}aebec. 


Jane  I, 
Quebee. 

Jane  4, 
Qaebeo. 


Jane  4* 
Qaebec. 


Jone  4| 
Qaebee. 


Jane  6| 
Qaebee 

Jane  6, 
Quebec. 

Jnnt  6^ 
Quebec. 

Jane  8, 
Qaebee 

Jane  8, 
Qaebeo. 

June  8y 
Qaebeo. 


Jane  12, 
Qaebeo. 

Jane  19, 
Quebec. 

Jane  17, 
Quebec 

June  !9, 
Quebec 

June  21, 
Quebec 

June  22, 
Quebec 

Jane  25, 
Quebec 

June  25, 
-Quebec 

.June  29, 
Quebec 


June  26, 
Quebec 


F.  Le  Maistre  to  Brigadier  Maolean.  Artificers  of  the  84th  to 
go  to  Montreal  to  be  employed  on  the  works  there.  Paffe  19 

The  same  to  Major  Danbar.  The  84th  may  be  encamped  in  barns 
if  these  oan  the  found  near  enough  to  Montreal/  19 

The  same  to  Li.  Col.  St.  Leger.  Lt.  Col.  Crensboarg's  Chasseuni 
to  be  withdrawn  from  Tamasla  to  go  to  St.  John's.  20 

The  same  to  Lieutenant  Hamilton.  Canadians  to  be  rewarded 
for  apprehending  rebel  prisoners.  The  custody  of  the  prisoners 
at  Three  Sivers.  20 

The  same  to  Lt  Colonel  Creusbourg  (in  French).  Hi^  company 
at  Tamaeka  to  join  him  at  St.  John's.  21 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  St  Leger.  The  corps  of  Chasseurs  to  come 
to  Sorel  from  Quebec.  The  General  approves  of  orders  respecting 
scouts.  Part  of  Artillery  to  move  from  Sorel  to  Quebec,  the  rest 
to  remain.    Prisoners  to  be  landed  at  SoreL  22 

The  same  to  Major  Carleton.  Colonel  Creuzbourg's  Chasseurs  for 
Quebec  (see  p.  22).  Six  gunboats  to  be  sent  down  to  Quebec.  The 
post  at  Point  au  Fer  to  be  reinforced.  23 

The  same  to  Lt  Colonel  Creuzbourg  (in  French).  The  change 
of  destination  of  his  corps  to  Quebec.  The  arrangements  in  conse- 
quence at  Isle  auz  Noiz,  &c.  2f4 

The  same  to  Major  Carleton.  Pardon  to  Finch.  Ilebel  prisoners 
all  retaken.  25 

The  same  to  Major  Dunbar.  The  General  approves  of  Brigadier 
Maclean's  steps  to  enforce  obedience  on  the  officers  of  militia  at  the 
Cedars.  25 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Men  to  be  eent  for  the  service 
of  the  Barrack  Master  General.  26 

The  same  to  Capt.  Leake.  To  go  with  his  company  to  Coteau  da 
Lac  to  assist  at  the  works.    Bespecting  clothing,  &o.  26 

The  same  to  Captain  Twiss.  Captain  Leake  ordered  to  go  to 
Coteau  da  Lac  (see  also  p.  26)4  27 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Capt.  Leake  to  remain  at 
Coteau  du  Lac  till  detachment  sent  with  timber  to  Quebec  joins^ 
and  tlien  proceed  to  Carleton  Island.  28 

The  same  to  Capt.  Leake.  Camp  equipage  to  be  supplied.  To 
send  return  of  accoutrements  required.  28 

The  same  to  Maj9r  Carleton.  How  the  detachment  at  Point  au 
Fer  is  to  be  made  up ;  the  men  to  be  fit  for  scouting.  29 

The  same  to  Lieutenant  Mackinnon;  Improper  means  of  reomit* 
inff  to  be  discontinued.    A  recruit  to  be  given  up.  30 

The  same  to  Major  Dunbar.  That  the  prisoners  in  Montreal  and 
Chambly  are  to  be  kept  there.  31 

The  same  to  the  same.  Captain  Aubrey  with  evidences  is 
to  remain  at  Montreal.  31 

The  same  to  Capt.  Aubrey.  That  he  is  to  remain  in  Montreal 
with  the  evidences  he  has  brought  down.  32 

The  same  to  Capt.  Norton.    Landing  of  troops  deferred.  34 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Loos  (in  French).  Landing  of  troops 
deferred.  35 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Bausohenplat  (in  French).  To  como 
with  the  regiment  to  encamp  at  Point  Levi.  One  of  the  companies 
to  cross  over,  to  be  near  the  works.  32 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  Creuzbourg  (in  French).  He  is  to  be  under 
the  oommand  of  Brigadier  j£iuschenplat|  mho  comes  witk 
the  regiment  to  Point  Levi.  31 


••6 


HALDUfAlTD  OOLLMnOK. 


B.  81 


1780. 
Jane  M, 
Quebec. 


Jane  29, 
Qnebea 

June  29, 
Quebec. 

June  29, 
Quebec 

June  29, 
Quebec 

Julj3, 
Quebec 

Quebec 

Jul  J  6, 
Qutbec 

July  6, 
Quebec 

July  10, 
Quebec. 

July  10, 
Quebec 

July  10, 
Quebec 

July  13, 
Quebec 


July  13, 
Quebec 

July  16, 
Quebec. 

July  16, 
Quebec 

Quebec 

July  17, 
Quebec 

July  18, 
Quebec 


Jn]y  18, 
Quebec. 

July  24, 
Quebec 


July  24. 
Quebec. 

July  27, 
Quebec 

July  29, 
Quebec 


July  31| 


F.  Le  Maffitre  to  Brigadier  Loos.  InBtmctioiia  for  the  condaot  oC 
troops  in  caDtonment  and  on  the  march  in  the  Province  endosad^ 
The  condoct  to  be  obeerred  towards  captains  of  militia.  Besdeotinff 
bateaux,  provision8,&c.  ^ag6  9§ 

The  same  to  Lt.  Gol.  St.  Liger.  The  prisoner  Livermore  to  be 
brought  to  court  martial  and  sent  to  Qaeboo.  36- 

The  same  to  Major  Harris.  The  men  of  the  81st  pilfering  rum 
under  their  charge  to  be  placed  under  stoppages,  &o.  36 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Bespecting  men  of  the  81st 
pilfering  rum.  37 

The  same  to  Major  Carleton.  Two  Chasseurs  left  sick  at  Isle  aux 
Noix  to  be  attended  to.  38 

The  same  to  Major  Dunbar.  The  84th  Begiment  to  use  the  old 
ammunition.  38 

The  same  to  officer  at  Three  Btvers.  Detachment  at  Machiche 
to  relieve  royalists.    Obstructing  of  the  river  to  be  prevented.    3^ 

The  same  to  Lt.  Colonel  St.  Leger.  Lieutenant  Hamilton  to  aot 
as  jodge  advocate  at  a  court  martial.  39 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Arrangements  for  court 
martial  on  Lieut.  Glenny,  4^ 

The  same  to  Lieut.  Col.  St.  Leger.  Allowance  for  conveyance  of 
cord  wood  to  Sorel.  40 

The  same  to  Wm.  Barr.  Medicine  to  be  sent  to  the  Garrison 
Hospital.  41 

The  same  to  Captain  Olivier  (in  French).  Complaints  have  been 
made  against  him  concerning  wood.  42 

The  same  to  Sir  John  Johneon.  Men  of  his  corps  to  encamp  at 
Lachine;  arrangements  for  the  second  battalion.  Clothing,  &a 
Women  of  the  regiment  to  remain  at  Machiche.  51 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Sir  John  Johnson's  regiment  at 
Lachine  (see  letter  to  him  p.  51.)  52 

The  same  to  Captain  Eraser.  Witnesses  at  Lieutenant  Glenny's 
trial  to  be  sent  to  Quebec.  44 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Witnesses  wanted  for  Lieut 
Glenny's  trial.  44 

The  same  to  James  Cathbert.  Beceipts  to  be  given  him  for  all 
wood  cut  in  his  seif^iory.  45 

The  same  to  Major  Carleton.  Surveys  to  be  held  on  damaged 
provisions  at  Chambly,  St.  John's  and  Isle  aux  Noix.  45 

The  same  to  Lt.  Colonel  Macbean.  That  he  is  to  be  at  Brigadier 
Powell's  quarters  next  morning  to  meet  Captain  Aubrey  and  Lieu- 
tenant Glenny.  4$ 

The  same  to  Captain  Norton .  Detachment  of  the  44th  to  be  sent 
to  act  as  marines  on  board  the  armed  ship  '<  Ganceaux  "  at  Bic      48 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  If  the  quarrel  between  the  adju- 
tant and  quartermaster  of  the  84th  is  not  made  up  they  are  to  be 
sent  to  Quebec  for  trial.  47 

The  same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Arms  will  be  supplied  for  his 
first  battalioD.  Arrangements  for  officers  of  second  battalion  not 
yet  made,  &c.  48 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Investigations  to  be  made  as  to 
deficiencies  in  rum.  48 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Bauschenplat  (in  French).  Detachment 
to  be  sent  to  Malbay  to  take  charge  of  prisoners.  55 

The  same  to  Lt  Colonel  St.  Leger.  Ammunition  to  be  suppliad 
from  Sorel  to  different  corps.  4»- 


B.81 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTIOK. 


60t 


1780. 
Jiil7  81, 
QaelMo. 

J«l7  81» 
Quebec  • 

JslySl, 
Quebec. 

August  3, 
Quebec. 

Augast  6, 
Quebec. 

August  9, 
ebec 


Quel 

Aug 
Quel 


August  10, 
^  ebec. 


August  10, 
Quebec 


August  11, 
Quebec 

August  14, 
Quebec. 

August  18, 
Quebec 


August  18, 
Quebec 

August  21, 
Quebec 

August  24, 
Quebec 

August  24, 
Quebec. 

August  24, 
Quebec 

August  28, 
Quebec 

August  28, 
Quebec. 

August  28, 
Quebec 


August  31, 
Quebec 

August  81, 
Quebec 


September  4, 
Quebec 

September  4, 
Qi^bec 

September  4, 
Quebec 

September  7, 
Quebec. 


F.  Le  MaiBtre  to  —  Barr,  Hospital  parreyor.  Applying  for  a  bottle 
of  castor  oil.  Page  4^ 

The  same  to  Captain  Eraser.  A  non-commissioned  officer  ap» 
pointed  barrack  master  at  Carleton  Island.  60 

The  same  to  Major  Danbar.  Court-martial  on  Captain  Neil 
Maclean,  84th.  60 

The  same  to  Lt  Colonel  Macbean.  Four  gunboats  to  be  stationed 
opposite  his  camp.  63 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  The  officers  of  the  84th  not 
needed  at  court-martial  to  rejoin  their  regiment.  63^ 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Powell.  The  claims  of  officers  of  the 
Boyal  Yorkers  and  Boyal  Highland  Emigrants.  64 

The  same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  The  disputed  rank  of  six  officers 
settled.  The  men  to  compose  the  second  battalion  are  to  go  to  Cot- 
eau  du  Lac.  6& 

The  same  to  Lt.*Colonel  Maclean.  Ladies  to  be  landed.  The  male 
passengers  and  vessel  to  be  sent  to  Maibay  till  she  is  allowed  to  sail^ 
lor  Boston^  67 

The  same  to  Ensign  Folhard  (in  French).  Instructions  as  to  his 
duties  at  Maibay  in  respect  to  persons  arriving  on  cartel.  68 

The  same  to  officers  commanding  posts.  Circular  warning  of 
deserters.  60 

The  flame  to  Major  Harris.  The  subalterns  of  the  Boyal  High- 
land Emigrants  who  have  differences  as  to  their  rank  to  send  in  a 
state  oi  their  claims.  60 

The  same  to  Doctor  Kennedy.  The  ill  state  of  his  (Captaiu 
Le  Maibtre's)  health.  69 

The  same  to  Lt.  Colonel  St.  Leger.  The  parties  of  artillery  may 
be  called  in  to  get  the  benefit  of  practice*  60 

The  same  to  the  same.  Prisoner  to  be  sent  from  Sorel  to- 
Quebec.    Becruits  arrived.  61 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  The  84th  to  encamp  at  Laprairie. 
Gartain  Bobertson's  Company  to  remain  at  Oiwegatchie.  61 

The  same  to  Lieutenant  Barnes.    Ammunition  forwarded*        62 

The  same  to  Major  Harris.  A  scouting  party  to  be  sent  to 
Oswegatchie.  62 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Respecting  scouting  party  for 
Oswegatchie.    Prisoner  from  the  8th  to  be  sent  to  Quebec.  63 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Speth.  Prince  Frederick's  Begiment  to 
encamp  near  Chambly,  except  the  part  at  St.  John's  which  is  to- 
remain  there.  64 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  St.  Leger.  Artificer  of  the  34th  arrested  for 
assisting  deserters  to  escape.    Court-martial  to  be  held.  64 

B.  B.  Lemoult,  A.G.,  to  8ir  John  Johnson.  All  information  res- 
pecting loyalists  to  be  communicated  to  Major  Naime,  who  succeeds 
Major  McAlpin,  deceased.  71 

F.  L.  Maistre,  D.A.6.,  to  Colonel  Bolton.  Captain  Bird  appointed 
Acting  Engineer  at  Detroit.  66- 

R  B.  Lemou It,  A.G.,  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  The  encouragement 
to  be  given  to  the  proposed  Provincial  corps.  71 

The  ssme  to  Lt  Cfc>l.  St  Leger.  The  adjutancy  in  his  regi- 
ment to  be  given  to  Bn^ign  At  km.  72 

F.  Le  Maistre,  D.A.O .  to  Captain  Monsell.  A  company  of  the 
29th  to  be  sent  from  Isle  aux  Noix  to  St  John's ;  the  remaining 


12<— 15 


€«8 


HALDDIAHD  OOLLlOTIOir, 


B.81 


1780. 


September  9, 
Qaebeo. 


September  11, 
<)oebec 


-September  12, 
Quebec. 

September  14, 
Quebec 

September  14, 
Qaebeo. 

September  14, 
-Quebec. 

September  14, 
Quebec 

September  17, 
•Quebec 


September  18, 
Quebee. 

September  20, 
Qmebee. 


September  26, 
Quebec 

September  26, 
Quebec 

September  27, 
Quebec. 

September  27, 
Quebee. 

September  27, 
Quebec 

September  27, 
Quebee. 

October  2, 
Quebec 

October  2, 
■Quebec 


October  6. 


October  6^ 
Quebec. 

October  6, 
<^aebee. 

October  7, 
Quebec 


company  to  be  employed  in  Bconting.  The  Ghaseenn  to  take  the 
duties  of  guard,  fto.,  on  the  Island.  Page  M 

F.  Le  If aiatre,  D.A.G.,  to  Brigadier  Banaohenplat  (in  Frend). 
A  detaohment  of  Ohasaeora  to  be  placed  under  the  ordeit  it 
H.  Laonidre  at  Nouvelle  Beance.  (I 

B.  B.  Lernoalt,  A.G.y  to  Major  DePeyBter^  To  relieve  detachment 
at  Michillimakinak.  The  authority  of  lientenant  Govemon ;  the 
prejadioial  efTects  of  diBagreementa.  General  order  as  to  the  fomtm 
of  Lientenant  Gtovercors  and  the  etoppase  of  mm  enclosed.         ۥ 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  ]&  supply  an  escort  to  as 
express  for  Michillimakinak.  <8 

F.  Le  Maistre,  D.  A.  G.»  to  Lieutenant  St  Andr^.  He  liaa  fe 
remain  at  Malbay  till  the  works  are  finished  there,  &c.  13 

The  same  to  8ir  John  Johnaoui  Bemarks  on  the  monthly  retons 
of  his  corps.  13 

The  same  to  Captain  Barnes.  Sending  returns  of  the  troopa  at 
the  upper  posts.  14 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Speth.  Two  companies  of  G^emuuia  to 
remnin  at  Berthier.  15 

The  same  to  Bosigns  Folhard  and  St.  Andr^  (in  French).  Ap- 
proves of  the  steps  taken  to  stop  the  escape  of  prisoners.  If  then 
is  no  other  way  to  stop  them  when  eecapiog,  to  shoot  them.  Ap- 
proves of  the  conduct  of  the  habitants  and  authorises  assistance  te 
be  given  them  in  harvest  1€ 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  Bolton.  Augmentation  of  the  number  of 
rank  and  file  in  each  company.  IS 

B.  B.  Lernoulty  A.G.,  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Sir  John  Johnson 
to  send  off  a  detachment  of  his  corps  to  Carleton  Island  for  bat- 
eaux. (8 

The  same  to  Captain  Fraser.  The  officer  of  artillery  to  be 
relieved.  18 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Bespecting  an  ezpreea  to  Lit 
Grovernor  Sinclair.  19 

F.  Le  Maistre,  D.  AG.,  to  Major  Papet  (in  French).  Bemarks  on 
his  accounts  of  the  Brnuswick  troops.  IT 

The  same  to  Major  Naime.  Bespecting  the  proposed  ocnrpa  ef 
loyalists.  n 

K.  B.  Lemoult,  A.  G.,  to  Major  Harris  (private;.  As  to  the 
release  of  Capt  Maclean,  which  is  disapproved  of.  19 

The  same  to  the  same.  At  his  intercession  Captain  Kaeleaa 
will  be  allowed  to  sell  out ;  till  then  not  to  do  dutv.  89 

F.  Le  Maistre,  D.A.G.,  to  Brigadier  Powell,  fietaohment  to  be 
sent  to  assist  on  the  works  at  St  John's.  The  winter  qnarters  of 
the  34th  and  the  royalists.  81 

B.  B.  Lernoult,  A.  G.,  to  Lt.  Col.  St.  Leger.  Atkin  appdnted  to 
the  adjutancy  of  the  34th;  their  winter  quarters  to  oe  si  8L 
John's.  81 

The  same  to  Conrad  Gugy.  What  ia  the  accommodation  tor  ky- 
aliets  at  Maohiohe  ?  The  arrival  of  a  number  at  Montreal.  Snj^- 
gests  giving  some  of  them  land.  82 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  St  Leger^  Arrest  of  a  deserter,  to  be  trwL 
The  reward  for  arresting  deserters  to  be  paid.  & 

F.  Le  Maistre,  D.A.G.,  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Bespecting  loyal- 
ists (see  letter  to  Conrad  Gugy  p.  82.)  84 

B.  B.  Lemoult,  A.G.,  to  Brigadier  PowelL  To  go  at  oaoe  to 
Niagara  to  take  command  of  the  lakes  and  posts,  84 


B.ei 


KALDmAND  OOLLBOnOH^ 


OQO 


1780. 
October  9, 
Quebec 


October  9, 
Quebec 


OotAber  9^ 
Quebec 

October  12, 
Quebec. 

October  16, 
Quebec. 

October  16, 
Quebec 

October  21, 
Quebec. 

October  23, 
Quebec 

October  23, 
Quebec 

October  23, 
Quebec 

October  26, 
Quebec 

October  30, 
Quebec 

Kovember  1, 
Quebec 

November  1, 
Quebec 

November  1, 
Quebec 

November  3, 
Quebec 


November  3, 
Quebec 

NoTember  6, 
Quebec. 

November  9, 
Quebec. 

November  11, 
Quebec 

November  13, 
Quebec 

November  18, 
Quebec 

November  13, 
Quebec 

November  13, 
Quebec. 

November  16, 
Quebec. 


R  B.  Lemooliy  A.6.,  to  Lt.  Col.  St.  Leger.  Troops  to  be  on  the 
alert  at  Tamaska  to  prevent  a  surpriae.  Barracks  to  be  prepared 
for  the  84th.  Page  85 

F.  Le  Haistre,  D.A.G.y  to  oommanding  offioers  of  regiments 
(named).  (Cironlar).  That  Hat  of  officers  able  to  poromue  be 
transmitted  regnlarly  twice  a  year.  8S 

The  same  to  Major  Harris,    ftonte  of  the  84th  enclosed.  88 

R.  B.  Lernonlt,  A.6.,  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Complaints  against 
recruiting  parties.    To  get  barracks  at  Maohiohe  ready.  88 

'F.  Le  Maistre,  D.A.G.y  to  Lt  Gol.  Carleton.  Bespeoting  re- 
turns. 8T 

The  same  to  Colonel  St.  Loger.  The  34th  for  winter  quarters 
(see  p.  81).    Sir  John  Johnson  to  command  at  Sorel.  8f 

B.  B.  Lemonlt,  A.G.,  to  commanding  officers,  bvalids  unfit  for 
duty  to  be  sent  to  Burope.  88 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  St.  Leger.  Approves  of  his  arrange- 
ments. 88 

The  same  to  Brigade  Major  Skene.  To  follow  the  brigadier  to 
Niacara.  88 

The  same  to  Major  Boss.  As  soon  as  Sir  John  Johnson  arriTes, 
he  will  be  better  supplied  with  men.  89 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  St  Leger.  That  the  prisoner  MuUer, 
charged  with  helping  deserters  to  escape,  is  innocent.  89 

The  same  to  the  same.  That  the  works  are  to  be  carried  on,  so 
long  as  the  weather  permits,  &c.  90 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Bauschenplat  (in  French).  That  he  msy 
remain  at  Quebec.  91 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  two  battalion  guns  have  been  left 
behind,  to  be  removed  to  Quebec.  91 

The  same  to  Lieut.  Col.  Macbean.  The  battalion  gun^  belonging 
to  the  corps  of  Anhalt-Zerbst  (see  p.  91)  to  be  taken  in  charge  by 
him.  92 

The  same  to  Lieut  Folhardt.  The  'Tolly"  is  sent  to  Malbay  to  take 
on  board  troops  and  prisoners  for  Quebec.  The  buildings,  Ac,  to 
be  left  in  charge  of  two  sergeants.  92 

The  same  to  Capt.  Dunlop.  Bemits  the  floggiog  to  Kennedy,  a 
deserter.    Warrant  for  his  pay  as  judge  advocate  will  be  sent     93 

The  same  to  Major  Harris.  Captain  Maclean's  conduct.  He  must 
join  his  regiment  93 

The  same  to  Lieut  Colonel  St  Leger.  Prisoners  to  be  sent  to 
Quebec  94 

The  same  to  Lieut.  Colonel  Macbean.  Embarkation  of  artillery 
for  Sorel,  &o.   ■  95 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Arrangements  fi>r  winter  qvar^ 
ters.  98 

The  same  to  Major  Naime.  Clothing,  &o.,  for  recruits  of  the 
royalists  will  be  supplied.  97 

The  same  to  Lieut  Col.  St  Leger.  fiespectiog  stores  and  desert- 
ers. Loyalists  as  scouts  are  at  St  John's ;  others  at  Yerchdres,  Oon- 
trecoeur,  St.  Ours.  9T 

The  same  to  Capt.  Dunlop  and  Major  Harris  with  details  of  the 
change  in  quartering  for  the  63rd.  98 

The  same  to  Major  Harris.  Captain  Neil  Maclean  must  send 
in  a  formal  letter  of  resignation.  99 


126— 15} 


610  HALDmAND  OOLLICTIOM.  B.  8Z 


1780 

Korember  16,      F.  Le  Haisire,  D.A.O.,  to  H.  Stiles,  Scrgeon's  mate,  34tb.    Bes- 
Qiiebee.  peoting  promotion.  Page  99 

Ifovember  20,     The  same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Oonoerning  men  on  forlongh.  100  . 
^nebeo. 

Korember  23,      ^^  B<^^^  ^  Brigadier  Maclean.  Captain  David  Grant  to  join  the 
QMbee.  84th.  100 

KoTember  28,     ^^®  ^°^®  ^^  Major  Harris.    Captain  Neil  Maclean's  resignation. 
Quebec       '  Lieut.  A.  Maclean  may  go  through  the  voods  at  Halifax  to  get 
home  from  thence.  101 

NoTember27,     Tije  same,  D.  A.  6.,  to  Captain  Danlop.    Company  of  63rd  for 
^^^"^  Sorel.    Beliefs.  r  r    <  ^^^ 

Korember  27,      T]ie  same  to  Lieut.  Col.  St.  Leger.    Arrangement  of  scouting 
^"^^         parties.  102 

Kovember  27,      }{.  B.  Lernoult,  A.G.,  to  Major  Harris.  Only  the  rooms  absolutely 
Quebec.  necessary  to  bo  used  by  the  84th,  and  the  detachment  of  the  53rd. 

More  troops  may  perhaps  be  sent.  103 

KoTember  27,      Xhe  same  to  Ensign  McGrath.    That  he  is  to  obey  orders  from 
Quebec  ^y^^  Adjutant  General  only,  and  to  report  to  him  from    Three 

Kivers.  104 

Korember  30,      The  same  to  Brigadier  McLean.    Court  of  inquiry  to  examine 
^i^***®"  into  the  claims  to  rank  of  certain  officers.  104 

December  4,  F.  Le  Maistre,  D. A.G.,  to  M.  Tonnancour  (in  French).  Bespecting 
Qnebee.  a  deserter.  10^ 

December  7,       Same  to  the  same  (in  French).    Bespecting  deserters.  lOS 

Quebec 

December  7,  B.  B.  Lernoult  to  Lt.  Colonel  St.  Leger.  Captain  Ancrum  may 
Qaebeo.  remain  with  his  family  for  the  winter.  106 

December  9,  The  same  to  the  same.  Mr.  Chandler  to  try  to  arrange 
Quebec  matters  in  the  Barraokmaster's  Department  at  St.  John's.     The 

good  bebayiour  of  the  detachment  of  the  34th.  101 

December  10,  P«  I^  Maistre,  D.A.G.,  to  Brigadier  Bauschenplat  (in  French). 
Quebec         The  habitant,  falsely  accused,  is  to  be  indemnifiea.  lOd 

December  11,  ^  B-  Lernoult,  AG.,  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  The  board  of  officers 
Qaebec  not  to  meet  till  the  rivers  have  taken.  10^ 

December  12,  ^^^  ^me  to  Lt.  Colonel  St  Leger.  The  abuse  in  completing 
Qaebec  the  company  of  loyalists.  112 

December  14,  F.  Le  Maistre,  D.A.G.,  to  Captain  Campbell.  Detachment  of  29th 
Quebec  to  go  to  Yamaska  on  scouting  service.  10^ 

December  14,  The  same  to  Major  Nairne.  The  arrangements  for  the  scout- 
Quebec  ing  party  at  Tamaska.  110 

December  IS,  ^^^  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Bnsign  Hamilton  to  join  his 
Quebec         regiment  when  relieved  at  Tamaska.  Ill 

December  18,      B*  B.  Lemoult,  A.G.,  to  Lt.  Colonel  Macbean.   The  brass  Spanish 
•Quebec         pieces  to  be  bought  from  McGill  and  to  purchase  balls  of  the  proper 
calibre.  Ill 

December  18,  F.  Le  Maistre,  D.A.G.,  to  Ensign  McGrath.  A  reinforcement  bas^ 
Qaebec  been  ordered  for  his  detachment  at  Three  Bivers. .  113. 

December  18,  The  same  to  Major  Harris.  Beinforcements  for  the  detachment 
Quebec  at  Three  Bivers.  1 12 

December  19,  B.  B.  Lernoult,  A.G.,  to  Captain  Dunlop.  The  complaint  against 
Qaebec  Ensign  Macdonald  and  an  officer  of  the  5;-ird  to  be  investigated.  13^ 
December  24,  F.  Le  Maistre,  D.A.G.,  to  Commanding  Officers.  Investigation  as 
Qaebec  to  the  first  engagements  to  serve  made  by  loyalist  refugees.       113 

December  26,  The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Deserters  from  the  Chaiseurs 
Qaebec         are  to  be  sent  to  Quebec  for  trial.  114 

December  25,  The  same  to  Major  Harris.  Prisoners  at  Sorel  to  be  released 
)aebec  from  irons.  11& 


B.  SI 


KALDDfAlVD  OOLLBOTIOir. 


611 


1780. 
December  28^ 
QaebeOy 

December  28, 
Qaebee. 

December  28, 
Qaebee. 

December  28, 
'Quebec 

1781. 
Jaanary  1, 
Quebec 

Jamoftry  1, 
'Quebec 


January  1, 
Qaebee 


Janoary  2, 
Qaebee 

Janoary  4, 
Qaebee 

January  4, 
Quebec 

January  4, 
'Quebec. 

January  4, 
Quebec 

January  4, 
Quebec. 

January  6, 
Quebec 

January  6, 
Quebec. 

January  15, 
Quebec. 

January  15. 

January  15, 
Quebec. 

January  16, 
Quebec 

-January  22, 
Quebec. 

January  25» 
Quebec. 

January  27, 
Quebec 

January  29, 
Quebec. 

-January  29, 
Quebec. 

January  30^ 
Quebec 


F.  Le  Maistre,  D.A.G.,  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Bespeoting  monf hlj 

returns.  Page  115 

The  same  to  Lt  GoL  St.  Leger.    Concerning  returns.        116 

The  same  to  Captain  Schoell  (in  French).  Concerning  retum8.116 

B.  B.  Lernoult,  A.G.,  to  Captain  Danlop.  May  come  to  Quebec 
To  do  nothing  about  dramming  out  till  he  gets  the  General's 
opinion.  116 

The  same  to  Major  Harris.  The  adjutancy  of  the  84th  may  be 
sold  to  Lieut.  Smith.  117 

The  same  to  Bnsign  McGrath.  Belati^e  to  a  black  hole  at 
Three  Bivers.  The  position  of  the  German  officer  and  himself  as  to 
command  there.  117 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Bauschenplat  (in  French).  Complaints 
from  people  ot  Labay  against  an  officer  and  three  men  of  his  regi- 
ment. 118 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  Pnctorius  (la  French).  Changes  in  the 
quarters  of  troops.  119 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  St.  Leger.  The  barrack  arrangements ; 
firewood  to  be  cut.  120 

F.  Le  Maistre,  D.A.6.,  to  Major  Dunbar.  Deserters  could  not  be 
released  merely  on  the  authority  of  Lieutenant  Johnson*s  re- 
port.   .  122 

B.  B.  Lemoult,  A.G.,  to  Major  Harris.  Firewood  to  be  cut  at 
Sorel.    *  121 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.    Eodosing  letter.  120 

F.  Ld  Maistre,  D.A.G.,  to  Major  Nairne.  Two  royalists  to  be 
in  readiness  to  go  to  Carleton  Island.  122 

The  same  to  Major  Boss.  Oath  to  be  administered  to  royalists  at 
Carleton  Island.  123 

B.  B.  Lernoult,  A.G.,  to  Captain  Twiss.  Circular  that  he  is  to 
examine  provisions  at  the  different  posts.  124 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Does  not  wish  quartermasters 
of  regiments  to  hold  double  appointments.  12ft 

The  Fame  to  Lt  Colonel  St.  Leger.  Bepecting  man  charged  with 
selling  rum.     (See  pp.  124,  125.)  126 

The  same  to  Captain  Twiss.  Bespecting  a  man  charged  with 
selling  liquor.  124 

The  same  to  Lt.Col.  French.  Troops  to  be  in  readiness  to 
march.  127 

F.  Le  Maistre,  D.A.G.,  to  Major  Harris.  Leave  of  absenoe, 
&c.  127 

The  same  to  Captain  Desmesnils  (in  French).  Livestigations  to 
be  made  respecting  a  suspected  spy. 

B.  B.  Lemoult,  A.G.,  to  Lt  Col.  Maobean. 
Bnsign  McGrath  to  be  investigated 

The  same  to  Blajor  Harris, 
(see  p.  129) 


128 

Complaint  against 

129 

Complaint  against  Bnsiga  McGrath 

130 


F.  Le  Maistre,  D.A.G.,  to  Major  Harris.  To  give  up  comnumd  at 
Sorel  to  Lt  Col.  Macbean.  130 

R  B.  Lernoult,  A.G..  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  The  royalists'  affairs 
to  be  settled  by  the  E>oard.  Boyalists  from  Carleton  Island  to 
repair  to  St  John's.  131 


«1S 


HAI«l>IMAin>  OOLLBOnoV. 


B.S1 


1781. 
P^bruAryS, 
Qaeboo. 

PetniaryS. 

Pebnuu^Bi 
Qnebee. 

FebmaiyS^ 
Qvebee. 

febniaiyS^ 
Quebec 

FebraaryS, 
Quebec. 

FebniaiySy 
Qaebee. 

Febraarylli 
11^ 


Qsebee. 

Februaiyia, 
Quebec 

Febraaiy  12, 
Quebec 


Febmaiy  12, 
Quebec 

Febraarjr  15. 

Febroaiy  19, 
Quebec 

February  22, 
Quebec 

February  22, 
Qnebec 

Februaiy  26, 
Quebec 

March  1, 
Quebec. 

■arehfi^ 
Quebec 


March?, 
Quebec 


March  8, 
Quebec 

March  8, 
Quebec 

March  11, 
Quebec 

Maiehl2, 
Quebec 


March  22, 
Quebec 


R  B.  Lenioalt,  A.0.|  to  W.  Barr,  Hospital  Paireyor.  Medieaf 
ohanffeB.    Sorgeon'^  mates  for  the  lakes.  P^ge  132 

F.  Le  ICaibtre,  D.A«6.,  to  Major  Daobar.  ConcorniBg  a  German 
priBOoer.  131 

£.  B.  Lemonlt,  A^G.,  to  A.  Grieves,  Sargeon  63rd.  To  join  his 
Ck>rps.  132 

The  same  to  Lt.  Ool.  St.  Leger.  Declarations  of  loyalists  sent.  133 

F.  Le  Haistre,  D.A.G.,  to  Captain  Fraeer.  I>eclarationB  ef 
loyalists  in  84th  to  be  forwarded.  133 

The  same  to  Lt.Col.  St.  Leger.  Bespecting  a  prisoner  La 
BoDt6.  134 

B.  B.  Lemonlt,  A.6.,  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  The  board  on 
loyalists  to  examine  matters.  134 

F.  Le  MaiPtre,  D.A.G.,  to  Oaptain  Fraser.  Complaints  against 
the  84th  at  Three  Bivers  to  be  inquired  into.  135 

B.  B.  Lernoolti  A.G.,  to  W.  Barr,  Hospital  Parveyor.  That  it  will 
be  time  enoogh  to  relieve  Dr.  Menzios  at  Detroit  in  the  spring.    137 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  His  complaint  against  Lien- 
tenant  Archibald  Maclean  to  be  investigated.  138 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  St.  Legor.  The  complaint  by  Brigadier 
Maclean  against  Lieatenant  Archibald  Maclean  to  be  inves- 
tigated. 13S 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  prisoner  Almond,  of  the  Hesse-Hanan 
Chassenrs,  to  be  sent  to  headqdarters  in  irons.  137 

The  same  to  the  same.  Captain  John  Maodonald,  of  Batter's  Ban- 
gers, to  go  to  St  John's.  138 

The  same  to  the  same.  Enclosing  list  of  royalists  sworn 
at  Carleton  Island.  They  decline  to  take  any  other  oath  than  that 
contained  in  paper  of  17th  December,  17d0.  138 

The  same  to  the  same.  Witnesses  lo  obey  the  citation  before  the 
board.  139 

The  same  to  Edward  Jessnp.  That  fall  powers  have  been  given 
to  the  board  to  call  witnesses.  140 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  St.  Leger.  The  board  to  proceed  with  the 
inqairy  concerning  the  royalists.  140 

The  same  to  Thomas  Bichardson,  St  Oars.  All  officers  in  the 
militia  to  be,  as  far  as  possible,  Canadians.  141 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  St  Leger.  The  commanderinchiers  dis- 
pleasare  at  the  conduct  of  Ensign  Prenties  and  Mr.  Connors.  They 
are  to  make  atonement  141 

The  same  to  Captain  Hay,  Ange  Gardien.  Two  men  fbr  treat- 
ing the  Captain  ot  Militia  at  Ange  Gardien  with  insolence  are  to  be 
imprisoned.  142 

The  same  to  Captain  Fraser.  Claims  for  pay  and  arrears  in  the 
84th  to  be  considered  by  the  B^rd  of  Paymasters  at  Sorel.         142 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  The  claims  of  officers  in  the  84ih 
(see  letter  ty  Capt  Fraser,  p.  142).  143 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  French.  A  detachment  of  the  31st  to  be 
sent  to  headquarters  for  an  expedition.  143 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Banschenplat  That  the  General  cannot 
at  present  change  the  quarters  of  the  regiment  y  when  the  weather 
allows  of  drill,  &c.,  will  do  sa  Provisions  ordered  till  24ih  May.   144 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  Macbean.  Indian  «Sairs  are  under  the  direo* 
tiona  of  Lt.  Col.  Campbell.  14S 


B  81 


HALDDCAirD  OOLLIOTION. 


613 


ItSl. 
Qttebee. 


March  39, 
Qaebeo* 

]I«reh  29| 
Qoebeo. 

Qaebee. 

April  9, 
QMbeo. 

April  9, 
Qaebec 


April  9, 
Qaeboc. 

April  9, 
Quebec. 

April  11, 
Quebec 

April  18, 
Qaebee. 

April  18, 
Quebec. 


April  20, 
Qoebec 

April  K), 
Quebec 

April  20, 
Quebec 

April  23, 
Quebec 

April  a3| 
Quebec 

April  23, 
Quebec 

April  24, 
Quebec 

April  30^ 
Quebec 

April  30, 
Quebec 

April  30, 
Quebec 

MujT, 
Quebec 

Quebec 

Quebec 


B.  B.  Lernoalt,  A.  6.,  to  Major  Nairoe.    Board  of  Pavmastera 
at  Sorel  to  invefitigate  the  acooants  of  the  late  Captain  McAlpin. 

Page  145 
The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.    The  Board  of  Paymasters  to 


settle  Captain  McA.lpin's  aoeoants, 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  Macbean. 
preserving  pablic  tranqnillity  at 
tried. 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  St.  Leger. 
sident  is  dissolved. 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean. 
Captain  of  Militia  at  Lachine  to  enforce  obedience. 

The  same  to  Miyor  Boss,  Carleton  Island.    Decision 


I4e 
Approves  of  his  measures  for 
St.   Francois.    Deserters  to  be 

14S 
The  Board  of  which  he  was  pre- 

14T 
Assistance  to  be  given  to  the 

147 

as  to  the 

command  of  the  detachment  of  the  84th  in  Captain  Ancnim's 

favour.  149 

The  same  t  >  Captain  Ancram.    The  difference  between  him  and 

Major  Boss  decided  in  his  favour.  148 

The  same  to  Capt  McDonnell,  Bntlei's  Bangers.    To  repair  to 

his  corps  at  Niagara.  14S 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  French.  The  complaint  of  a  captain  of 

militia  at  St.  Joachim  to  be  redressed,  and  the  offioers  of  militia  to 

be  supported.  150 

F.  Le  Maistre,  D.  A.  6.,  to  Captain  Potts.    Betnms  of  the  King's 

Begiment  (8th)  to  be  sent  in.  151 

B.  B.  Lermonlt,  A.  O.,  to  Colonel  Creuzbourg.    A  detachment  to 

be  sent  to  protect  from  the  rebels  furs  saved  from  a  vessel  wrecked 

at  Gape  Chat.  152 

The  same  to  Captain  Minchin,  29th.  Purchase  return  sent  back 

for  proper  signatures.  151 

The  ;fame  to  Brigadier  Maclean.    Officers  of  Butler's  Bangera 

to  be  sent  to  their  corps  at  Niagara  for  a  general  court-martial.  153 

The  same  to  Captain  Butler.    To  return    to    Niagara   to  be 

present  at  court-martial  on  matters  in  Butler's  Bangers.       15& 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Powell.     Arms  to  be  sent  from  Niagara 

to  Carleton  Island  to  bo  under  care  of  an  armourer.  154 

The  same  to  Major  Boss.    To  receive  the  store  arms  sent  for 

safekeeping  at  Carleton  Island.  154 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  St.  Leger.    Scouts  passing  his  post  with  Sir 

John  Johnson's  passports  to  receive  every  assistance.  15& 

The  same  to  Captain  Bobertaon.    Orders  as  to  the  transmission 

of  the  accounts  of  his  post.  15& 

The  same  to  Capt.  Fraser  of  the  loyalists.    Bnclosing  affidavit 

and  desiring  intormatioo.  156^ 

The  same  to  Captain  John  McDonnell.    Approves  of  taking  men 

of  Butler's  Banscera  to  Niagara.  157 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.   Approves  of  settling  Lieutenant 

Tnmey's  matters.    Bncloses  affidavit.  156^ 

The   same   to   the  same.    To   lose  no   time   in   repairing  to 

Niagara.  15T 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  Macbean.    Booms  in  barracks  at  Sorel  to  be 

prepared  for  Canadian  officers.  158^ 

The  same  to  the  same.    All  rebels  coming  into  His  Majesty's 

service  and  afterwards  deserting  to  be  treated  as  spies.  158 

The  same  to  Brigadier   Maclean.   AcknowlMging   receipt  of 

papers.  lft» 


4iU 


HALDDfAMI)  OOLLIOTION. 


B.  81 


„   mi. 


1782  (ihonld 
be  1781). 

<}aebeo. 
Qaebeo. 

May  31, 
i^uebee. 

Qaebeo. 

Jane  4, 
^ebeo. 


Jane  4, 
4|aebec. 

Jane  10, 
Qoebeo. 

Jane  11, 
Qaebee. 


Jane  11, 
^ebeo. 

Jane  10, 
Qnebee. 

Jane  14, 
-Qoebeo. 

Jane  16, 
Quebec. 

Jane  20, 
Qaebee. 

Jaoe  22, 
Qaebeo. 

Jane  25, 
Qaebeo. 

Jane  26» 
Qaebeo. 

Jaae26» 
-Qaebeo. 

Jane  28, 
•Qaebeo. 


H.  fi.  LernoQlt  to  Brigadier  Maolean.  To  assist  Q.  IL  G.  Carletoa 
in  his  work  at  Montreal.  Page  159 

Le  Maistre  to  Major  Danbar.  Colonel  Barnes  to  award  pnnisb- 
ment  to  his  own  men,  &o.  16S 

The  same  to  Lt  Ool.  Macbean.  Three  men  of  Lieutenant  Fraser^a 
company  to  be  sent  to  Yamaska  instead  of  three  rebel  prisoners.  160 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  That  instead  of  a  ooort-martial 
the  interpreter  Henry  Brown  is  to  be  handed  over  to  the  civil 
power.  160 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  French.  Instructions  for  cutting  wood, 
for  the  garrison  of  Quebec.  161 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Loos.  About  cutting  wood  for  the  garrisoa 
of  Quebec.  162 

Tbe  same  to  Lt  Col.  Macbean.  Three  loyalist  workmen  to  k<> 
back  to  the  block  house.    JEtespeoting  artificers.  163 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  To  investigate  the  en^icagement 
of  seamen  desirous  of  joining  the  Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.  164 

R  B.  Lemoult  to  Lt  Col.  St  Leger.  The  escape  of  prisoners  to  be 
examined  into.  The  barrack  at  Point  au  Fer  to  oe  repaired ;  guard 
to  be  mounted.  ^  16& 

F.  Le  Maistre  to  Captain  Fraser.  Degro  servant  at  Yamaska  to  be 
delivered  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  16T 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Care  must  be  taken  to  prevent 
the  escape  of  rebel  prisoners.  167 

The  same  to  the  same.  Members  for  court-martiaL  The  non- 
report  of  what  happened  in  the  Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York  at 
Coteau  du  Lac  is  unmilitary.  166 

The  same  to  Lt  Col. .  Macbean.  Ordering  an  e£cort  for  stores 
from  Montreal  to  Michillimakinak.  169 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  French.  Men  from  the  3 1st  to  be  sent  as 
marines.  169 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  Macbean.  Private  Hamilton,  63rd,  ordered 
to  rejoin  his  corps,  is  to  be  sent  back  to  Captain  Boileau  to  assist 
him  in  the  militia  service.  If  0 

B.  B.  Lernoult  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Pardon  will  be  given  to  any 
one  concerned  in  the  conspiracy  at  Coteau  du  Lao  giving  evi- 
dence for  the  Crown.  170 

F.  Le  Maistre  to  Lt  CoL  St  Leger.  Lieutenant  Arden's  choice 
to  be  ascertained.    A  Hessian  prisoner  to  be  sent  to  Quebec.        171 

B.  B.  Lemoult,  A.6.,  to  Captain  Johnson.  Ordering  his  detach- 
ment to  cut  fire  wood  on  the  Chaudidre.  173 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  Creusbourgy  respecting  the  disposal  of  de- 
serters. 172 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Sergeant  W.  Smith  of  the  47th 
to  repair  from  Detroit  to  Quebec.  173 

The  same  to  the  same.     Bdgulations  for  supplj^ng  Indians.    173 

F.  Le.  Maistre,;D.  AG.,  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  That  Nicholas  Smith 

be  sent  to  Quebec  to  go  on  board  a  man  of  war.  175 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.    Punishment  of  prisoners.      17S 

B.  B.  Lemoult,  A.G.y  to  the  same.  Trial  of  deserter  ordered.     176 

F.  L.  Maistre,  D  JL6.,  to  Major  Dunbar.  His  Bxcellency  ia  dis- 
pleased at  the  escape  of  rebel  prisoners.  176 


B.  81 


HALDDfAMD  OOLLBOTIOM« 


€lft 


1781. 
.Itine  28| 
<2aebec. 

July  2, 
'Quebec 

July2. 
Quebec 

"iliiebec 

jQijT  le, 

Quebec 

Ju!j  16, 
Qc«bec 

July  20, 
Queb«o. 


July  20, 
Quebec 

^uly  21, 
Quebec. 

July  21, 
Quebee. 

-ruly:23, 
-Quebec 

July  26, 
Quebec 


July  26, 
Quebec 

July  30, 
•Quebec 

July  30, 
Quebec 

AugruBt  2, 
Quebec 

Angust'6, 
•Quebec 

August  6, 
Quebec. 

AugU8jt6, 
•Quebec 

Auirust  13, 
Quebec. 

August  16, 
•Quebec 


igust  1 
ebec 


-Quel 

August  16, 
•.Quebec. 


August  22, 
•Quebec 

August  23, 
Quebec 

Aorust  28, 
Quebec 


F.  L.  Maistre,  D.A.G.,  to  Captain  Campbell.  Corpe  of  royalists 
to  be  mastered.  Page  177 

The  same  to  Brigadier  UaoleaD.  German  prisoner  to  be  sent  to 
his  own  corps  for  panisbment.  177 

The  same  to  Captain  Campbell.  Additional  respecting  mustering 
royalists.  178 

The  same  to  Major  Nairne.  Order  relative  to  royalist  women  to 
be  circalated.  178 

The  same  to  Major  Harris.  Informing  him  of  the  escape  of  eight 
rebel  prisoners  and  of  the  steps  to  be  taken  for  their  capture.      179 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  St  Leger.  Sending  names  of  escaped  rebel 
prisoners.  179 

R  B.  Lernoalt,  A.G.,  to  Lt.  Colonel  Crenzboar^*  Orders  for  tne 
march  of  his  corps  to  Point  L6v\f  en  route  to  Wolfe*s  Cove.  Detach- 
ment for  Malbaie,  &c.  180 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  French.  To  be  in  readiness  to  march  to 
Qaebec.  181 

F.  Le  Maistre,  D.A.G.,  to  Capt.  Hay.  Ordering  him  to  march  to 
and  encamp  near  Qaebec.  18 1 

B.  B.  Lernoalt,  A.G.,  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Coart  martial  sen- 
tences approved.  More  care  to  be  taken  before  calling  courts- 
martial.  182 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  French.  Part  of  detachment  loading  wood 
to  rejoin  their  corps.  183 

F.  Le  Maistre,  D.A.G.  to  Major  Nairne.  Approves  of  the  steps 
he  has  taken  relative  to  the  loyalists  unfit  for  service  and  those  who 
have  ontBtaid  their  leave.  18i 

The  same  to  French.  The  regiment  to  encamp  near  the  works 
of  Qaebec.  184 

The  same  to  Capt  Ancrum*  No  change  to  take  place  in  the 
garrison  of  Carleton  Island.  184 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Bauschenplat  (in  French).  To  send  a 
detachment  to  cat  wood  at  St  John's.  185 

The  same  to  Lieateoant  Skene.  The  proceedings  of  general 
court-martial  to  be  sent  to  the  Jadge  Advocate  General.  186 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  Sc.  Loger.  Appointment  of  Lieutenant 
Hamilton  as  Deputy  Judee  Advocate.  186 

The  same  to  Lieut.  Arden.  That  he  is  to  decide  whether  he  will 
remain  with  Sir  John  Johnson's  corp)  or  join  the  34th.  187 

The  same  to  Major  Harris.  Court- martial  to  be  held  at 
Sorel.  187 

The  same  to  Major  Nairne.    Bespecting  royalists.  188 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.    Deserters  from  the  44th.      188 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  St.  Leger.  Bespecting  the  constitution  of 
courts- martial.    Desertion  of  men  from  the  41th.  189 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  Macbean.  He  is  to  summon  additional 
members  for  general  courtmartial  in  case  any  of  those  called  should 
be  taken  ill.  190 

The  same  to  Major  General  Clarke.  Enclosing  state  of  the  army 
in  Canada,  &c.  19S 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Madeam  Miners  to  be  sent  to 
Quebec.  191 

B.  B.  Lernoulti  A.G.|  to  Lt  CoL  Macbean.  Orders  to  proceed  with 
court-martial.  191 


«1« 


HALDDCANB  00LLX0TI09. 


B.81 


1781 
August  23) 
Qoebee. 

Aoimtao^ 
Qtnbec 

September  1, 
Quebec 


Septembers, 
Quebec. 

Septembers, 
Qoebee. 

Septembers^ 
Qiipbec. 

September  6, 
Qoebee. 

SeptembwSy 
Quebec 

September  10, 
Quebec. 

September—, 
QiMbec 

September  13, 
QMbfc 

September  IS^ 
Qoebee. 

September  13, 
Qoebee. 

September  16, 
Qoebee. 

September  17, 
Qoebee. 

fVptember  1», 
Quebec. 

September  20, 
Quebec 

September  20, 
Quebec 

September  28, 
Quebec 

October  2, 
Qotbec 

October  2, 
Quebec, 


B.  B.  Lernoiilt,  AG.,  to  Lt  Col.  Hacbean.  Coart-m&rtial  to 
proceed  to  trial  of  three  prisoDere.  Psge  19i 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maolean.  Belative  to  applicatioa  of  Lieu- 
tenant Smith  to  flell  oat.  19S 

F,  Lelfaistre  to  Lient  CoL  Pnetoriup.  Prince  Frederick's  regi- 
ment, quartered  at  Noavelle  Beaaoe  and  St.  Nicholas,  to  march  to 
Quebec  194 

The  same  to  Lt  Ck>l.  Urenxboarg.  To  be  ready  to  march  with 
his  corps  of  chasseurs.  194 

The  same  to  the  same.  His  whole  regiment,  except  those  cut- 
ting wood,  to  come  to  Qaebec.  195 

B.  B.  Lemoult,  D.A.G.,  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Leave  of  absence 
given  to  Ensign  Piety.  19S 

F.  LeMaistre,  to  Major  Harris.  John  Simpson,  rebel  prisoner,  to 
be  released  and  sent  to  Qaebec  196^ 

B.  B.  Lemonlt,  A.  G.,  to  Bosign  Clerges  (34th).  That  appKca- 
tion  cannot  be  made  to  the  general  for  compensation  for  loss.      19& 

F.  Le  Maistre,  D.A^G.,  to  Major  Harris.  Prisoner  to  be  sent  U> 
Qaebec  19V 

R.  B.  Leraoult,  A.6.,  to  Major  Bogers.  Military  prisoners  to  be 
sent  to  serve  on  board  ships  of  war.  197 

The  same  to  Lt  Col.  Ureozboorg.  Chasseurs  to  proceed  io^ 
Chambly.  19^ 

The  same  to  Major  Harris.  Sapply  of  arms  to  be  sent  to  th^ 
regiments  most  in  want  of  them.  198 

The  eame  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  The  bad  state  of  arms  of  his 
corps.  199^ 

F.  Le  Maistre,  D.A.G.,  to  Lt.  Col.  Creazboarg.  Chasseurs  to  go 
to  St.  John's,  en  route  to  Point  au  Fer.  199^ 

The  6ame  to  Captain  Sohoell.    Marching  orders  enclosed.        20() 

The  same  to  Major  Danbar.  Allowance  to  prisoners  em  ployed.  200^ 


B.  B.  Lernoult,  A.G.y  to  Major  Harris.    Prisoner  to  be 
irons  to  Qaebec,  &c 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maolean . 
Bobinson. 

The  same  to  Captain  Boss,  31st 


sent  in 
201 

Leavelof  absence  to  Captain 

201 

Bfarching  orders.  202 


Octobers, 
Quebec 

Oet6b«r4| 
Qaebec 


F.  Le  Maistre,  D. A.G.,  to  Major  Harris,  Detachment  to  Tamaska, 
not  to  interfere  with  sooating  parties.  203^ 

B.  B  Lernoult,  A.G.,  to  Captain  W.  Fraser.  To  go  to  St.  John's 
with  40  or  50  men.  His  brother  still  to  command  the  scoats  at 
Yamaska.  203 

The  same  to  Major  DeLancey.  Ensign  0*Sullivan  may  go  to  New 
York.  204 

The  same  to  Major  Harris.  Prisoner  Graham  or  Grimes  to  be 
executed.  Other  prisoners  to  be  sent  to  Qaebec  204 


May  as. 


Limas  FBOM   thb   Adjcttant   Gensual's  Orrioi   at  Qubbbo, 

1783.— Vol.  IIL 
B.  82.  B.  M.»  21,742. 

To  David  Smith,  bforming  him  that  he  is  to  be  tried  at  Niagara, 
by  court-martial.  p.  i. 


B.82.  WALDTMAWP  ootLwmoir,  611 


USX 

MbjU.  To  Major  Harris    Beepecting  ooDrta-martial  which  he  is  to  call 

on  va  ioas  officers.  Page  1 

MajM.  To  Brigadier  Haoleao.    BespeotiDg  coarts-martiaK  2 

XajM.  To  Brigadier  St.  JJeger.    BespeotiDg  coarts-martial.  3 

MkjTB.  To  Major  Gray.    Ck>Qrt-iDartial  on  Mr.  Prenties  cannot  be  called 

till  a  specific  chaise  is  made.  4 

^727*  To  General  De  Looe.    Detachment  of  his  regiment  ordered  to 

Point  Levi.  •  6 

Jane  2.  To  the  same.    ApproTcs  of  contracting    the  quarters    of  his 

regiment.  5 

JoBe  2.  To  Brigadier  St  Leger,  desiring  him  to  order  a  detachment  from 

Major  Jesanp's  Corps  to  Sorel,  for  the  works  at  Isle  aaz  Noiz. 
More  men  to  be  sent  if  required.  6 

Jane  3.  rp^  General  Bicdescl.      Men  ordered  for  the  works  at  Isle  anz 

Noiz.  ,  7 

iim«2.  To  the  same.     The  31st  to  be  relieved    from  Point  an    Per, 

by  the  53rd  and  8ent  to  Quebec.  8 

Jmnt  3.  To  Major  Harris.    John  Murray  promoted  to  the  Quartermaster- 

ship.  9 

J«ne2.  To  Brigadier  Maclean.      J  hn  Murray  to   be   Quartermaster. 

The  succession  to  Captain  Lt.  A.  Maclean  has  been  already  pro- 
mised. 9 

Jmub  5.  To  H.  A.  Kennedy.    There  are  few  sick  in  Lossberg's  Begiment ; 

to  be  sparing  in  medicine  sent.  10 

JaaeS.  To  Cfeneral  Biedesel.    Order  for  ammunition  for  ezercise  sent.  11 

JnaeS.  To  Colonel  Macbean.    To  sapply  General  Biedesel  with  ammuni- 

tion. 12 

Jane  8.  To  Brigadier  St.  Leger.    Passport  received  for  siz  prisoners  from 

the  upper  posts.     All  prisoners  to  be  collected  and  sent  to  the 
frontiers.  12^ 

Jmne  8.  To  Major  Nairne.    Bespecting  the  trial  of  a  deserter  for  being 

absent  from  his  quarters.  13 

June  %  To  Brigadier  St  Leger.    To  deliver  a  deserter  to  Major  Nairne 

for  trial.  14 

Jne  12.  To  Colonel  Macbean.     Leave  of  absence  granted  to  Lieutenant 

Bamsey,  but  not  to  Lieutenant  Myers.  14 

Jue  12.  To  General  Biedesel.  Leave  of  absence  to  Lieutenant  Ramsey.  15 

June  12.  To  Major  Nairne.    Not  to  leave  Isle  auz  Noiz.  15 

June  12.  To  General  Biedesel.    All  German  troops  ordered  home.  16 

Jane  12.  Similar  letters  to  DeLoos,  Su  Leger  and  Clarke.  16*17 

Jsne  12.  To  Major  Gray.    Lieutenant  Prenties  to  be  released  and  to  return 

to  his  duty.  17 

Jane  16.  To  Colonel  Macbean.    The  artillery  of  German  troops  to  be  re- 

paired and  sent  to  Quebec.  18 

June  16.  To  General  Biedesel.    Arrangements  for  collecting  the  German 

troo pa  for  embarkation,  &c.  19 

Jaae  16:  To  Brigadier  St.  Leger.    The  Ist  Battalion,  King's  Boyal  Begi- 

ment  of  New  Tork,  to  march  10  Montreal.  19- 

JoBe  16.  To  Major  Nairne.    No  leave  of  absence  can  be  granted  till  in- 

structions are  received.  20 

Jqm  it.  To  General  DeLoos,    Detachment  of  Hesse-Hanau  troops  to  go  to 

Quebec  to  the  works  there.  20- 

JwM  IT,  To  the  same.    Detachment  at  Nouvelle  Beauoe  to  join  at  once.  21 

Jnae  10.  To  the  same.    Bemainder  of  Hesse-Hanau  Battalion  to  march  to* 

Point  L«vi.  2L 


418  HAIiDDCAXD  OOLLSOTHW.  B.  tt 


1783. 

Jnne  23.  To  TowD  Major  Faanoe.    Men  to  be  supplied  for  disohmrinBg  tko 

traopports  and  victaallers.  J?age^2 

June  23.  To  General  AiedeeeL    Lower  block  house  at  Yamaska  to  be 

evacaated.    Upper  block  house  to  be  kept  by  a  small  party.        St 

Jane  26.  Xo  Hator  Harris.    Bateaux  are  sent  to  conyey  rum  to  Oarieton 

Island,  riisoners  from  Niagara  to  be  sent  down  by  their  return.  23 

jaQe28.  To  Lieutenant  Ford.    I^ve  of  absence  cannot  at  present  be 

granted.  •  24 

JiiDeas.  To  Lieutenant  MacKay.    To  discontinue  recruiting.  26 

Jane  30.  '  To  Brigadier  Maclean.     Ordering  Captain  Grant  back  to  his 

duty.  26 

Jane  30:  To  Major  Boss.    Post  to  be  established  at  Catanuiui.    A  small 

detachment  to  bo  left  at  Oswego.  Every  assistance  will  be  given  hin 

in  the  way  of  buildings.    The  present  garrison  of  Oswegatohie  to 

,        join  him.    Batt  and  forage  to  be  issued  to  the  army.  26 

Jane  30.  To  Major  Harris.    To  give  eveiy  assistance  to  Major  Bossii 

establishing  the  post  at  Gataraqui.  No  officer  to  stir  from  his  duty 
till  further  oiders.  fS 

Jane  30.  To  Brigadier  Maclean,    fiespeoting  Ensign  MacdougaH's  case.  30 

Jane  80.  To  Captain  Qrant.    To  return  to  his  regiment.  81 

Jane  30.  To  Lieutenant  Macdonald.    To  go  to  Gataraqui,  leaving  a  small 

detachment  at  Oswegatohie.  31 

Jane  80.  ^o  Brigadier  St.  I^ger.    Prisoners  of  war  to  be  sent  to  the  Col- 

onies.   Clothing  for  the  34th,  &c.  29 

Jane^so.  ^o  generals  commaDdiog  districts.    Circular  ordering  aadstanet 

to  be  given  towards  the  collection  of  prisoners  of  war  oy  Brigade 
Major  Skene  who  is  charged  with  the  duty  of  conducting  Uiem  to  the 
frontiers.  32 

Jalyi.  To  Brigade  Major  Skene.    Instructions  as  to  the  collecting  pris- 

oners of  war  and  conducting  them  to  the  frontiers.  32 

Jaiyi.  To  Brigadier  Maclean.    That  instructions  have  been  issued  lo 

Major  Boss  to  establish  a  post  at  Cataraqui.  34 

JaljT  1.  Xo  Major  Harris.    Captain  Fraser  goes  back  to  his  regiment.    34 

Jolj  2.  To  Captain  M.  Fraser.  To  join  his  regiment  at  Carleton  Island.  35 

Jal7  s.  To  General  De  Loos.    Provi^ons  to  be  removed  from  St.  Thomas 

to  Quebec.  The  guard  of  German  troops  to  join  their  corps  whes 
that  is  done.  Detachment  of  Hesse-Hanau  troops  to  join  their  corps 
from  Sorel.  38 

JoljrT.  To  Major  Boss.    The  troops  to  be  settled  in  the  Province  in  the 

best  manner.    The  desertions  from  Oswego,  &c  37 

Jaly  7.  To  Mttjor  Jessnp.    Not  to  enlist  till  further  orders.  38 

Jolj  8.  To  Colooel  Maobean.    To  furnish  Lieutenant  Thompson  with  aa 

artillery  man  if  required.  ,  38 

Jaly  8.  To  General  De  Loos.    Detachment  of  Anhalt  Zefbst  eoldiersto 

be  sent  to  Quebec  to  relieve  men  employed  by  engineer.  38 

Jaly  10.  To  Major  Boss.    Hospital  mate  Peodergast  may  come  to  Qss- 

bee.  39 

Joly  10.  To  Hospital  Mate  Pendergast  Has  leave  to  come  to  Quebec.    39 

Jaly  10.  To  vi^eoeral  De  Loos.  The  fatigue  men  relieved  to  join  Hieir  corps 

(the  Hesse-Hanau).  40 

Jaly  u.  To  Brigadier  De  Speth.    Orders  to  German  troops  in  the  distriet 

of  Sorel.  The  posts  of  S^rel,  St.  John's  and  Isle  aux  Noix  to  report 
separately.  The  block  houses  at  Yamaska,  Dutchman's  Point  aad 
Points  au  Fer  to  report  to  St.  John's.  Barracks  at  Sorel  are  to 
have  a  guard  from  the  29th.  4^ 


B8S 


HiXDIlCAin)  OOLLIOTION. 


eid* 


1Y83. 
Jalj  14. 

Jalj  14. 

JoljaU 

Jolj  21. 
JvljM. 

July  27. 

July  28. 

Joly  28. 
Jul  J  31. 

July  31. 

AQga8t2. 

Aagost  2. 

AsfUfltS. 
AnguB^  7. 

August  10. 

August  17. 

August  18. 
August  21. 
August  21. 

August  2S. 
August  2ft. 
August  25. 
August  2ft. 
August  27. 

September  1 
September  1 
September 
September 


To  Brigadier  St.  Leger.  Boates  for  German  troops  and  snbseqnent 
arrangement  of  poets  are  sent.  Page  41 

To  Captain  Barnes.  To  ascertain  where  Lieutenant  David  Smith 
is,  who  is  uoder  orders  to  stand  his  trial  at  Niagara.  42 

'To  Major  Campbell.    Bespeoting  Christopher  Schroeder  a  dis- 
charged soldier  of  the  29th,  who  has  had  his  discharge  barned.     43 
To  Captain  Mompeesoo.    He  may  go  to  Montreal.  44 

To  Colonel  Macbean.  •  To  send  a  travelling  forge  to  Quebec.  An 
artillery  officer  need  not  replace  at  Detroit  Lieutenant  Meyers  on 
sick  leave.  44 

To  Colonel  Lent  2.    That  certain  men  of  the  Hesse-Hanan  troops 
be  brought  to  trial  for  encouraging  Sergeant  Bobby,  29th,  in  rob- 
bery. 45 
To  Major  CampbelL    Court-martial  to  be  assembled  at  St  John's 
on  Captain  Lieut.  Brackenridge.                                                  45a 
To  Town  Major  Hughes.    Relative  to  his  garrison  rank.  4S 
To  Major  Campbell.    Diecharee  for  Schroeder.  If  quarters  at  SL 
John's  are  too  confined  part  of  the  prisoners  may  be  removed  to 
Chambly.  47 
To  Major  Nairne.     Four  men  of  the  63rd  may  bo  tried  for 
absence.  4& 
To  Dr.  Kennedy.    Leave  of  absence  granted.    His  allowance  of 
stationery.  48 
To  Colonel  Creuzbourg.    Desiring  the  muster  rolls  of  his  corps  of 
Chasseurs.                                                                                      48 
To  Captain  Powlett.    Leave  of  absence.  49 
To  Major  Campbell.    Bespecting   the  relative  rank  of  two  en- 
signSi  49 
To  Brigadier  Maclean.     Bespeoting  Captain  Tinbrook  and  the 
promotion  of  Lieutenant  Bawlings.                                                 50^ 
To  Brigadier  fit  Leger.     Captain  Steel's  detention  at  Montreal 
from  bacT  health  approved  of.     Men  of  the  8th  and  64th  sent  to 
Montreal  to  do  duty  in  the  garrison.  51 
To  Captain  White.    Bespeoting  the  transi>ort  of  loyalists.         51 
To  Bn^^ier  Maclean.  The  discharge  of  Private  Tracy  granted.  52 
To  Major  Harris.    Bespeoting  improper  allowance  of  firewood  at 
Garleton  Island.  52 
To  Major  Gray.    Bespeoting  two  men  recommended  as  nonoom' 
missioned  officers.  53 
To  commanding  officers.    Becruiting  for  provincial  oorps  to  be 
stopped.  54 
To  Brigadier  St.  Leger.    Orders  given  respectiog  the  prisoners  of 
war.  55 
To  Brigadier  Maclean.    That  the  General  cannot  confer  rank  on 
an  officer  selling  his  commission ;  His  Majesty  alone  could  do  this.  55 
To  Major  Boss.    Is  ooncemed  at  the  conduct  of  Hospital  Mate 
Pendergast    Appointment  of  trader  at  Cataraqui  approved.    His 
Bzcellency  is  pleased  that  the  works  there  are  carrying  on  cheer- 
folly.  56- 
To  Brigadier  Maclean.     Court-martial  ordered  on  Lieutenant 
Prentiee,  &c.  58 
To  Major  Harris.     Court-martial  ordered  on  Lieutenant  Pren- 
ties.  67 
To  Lieutenant  Shipsoote.    To  give  Lieutenant  Myers  a  passapre 
to  New  York.  60 
i.      To  Major  Harris.    Discharge  of  Private  MacdonnelL  60- 


2. 


420 


ni^mnknp  oohLMomm. 


&tt 


1T83. 
September  6. 

September  11. 
September  IL 

September  11. 


September  13. 
September  16. 
September  16. 

September  16. 
September  IT. 
September  18. 

September  22. 
September  22. 

September  26. 

September  28. 

September  29. 

September  29. 
September  29. 

September  29* 
September  29. 

October  2. 

October  2. 
October  2. 

October  2. 
October  6. 
October  6. 


October  6. 


To  Lt  Ck)lonel  DeUnoy.  Betnrnsof  soldien  releaaed  and  aMit  bgr 
the  Hay  transports,  &o.  Page  M 

To  T£a]ot  Oampbell.    Coort-martial  on  Captain  Braokenridge.  62 

To  Lieutenant  Ford.  To  attend  Ck>art-martial  on  Prentaes  at 
Niagara.  62 

To  Sir  John  Johnson.  Lieutenant  Clinch  is  only  to  receive  pay 
in  one  corps.  Mr.  Abraham  Cayler  is  preparing  a  list  of  aU  loyalieto ; 
officers  of  provincial  corps  to  assist.  63 

To  Major  Campbell  The  Ooart  martial  on  Captain  Bracken- 
ridfice,  64 

To  the  same.  He  may  muster  the  troops  after  the  Court-mar- 
tial. 6ft 

To  Captain  Mathews.  That  he  (the  Adjatant  Groneral)  will  attend 
to  the  duty  of  examining  the  accounts  of  the  Six  Nation  Indians.  6ft 

To  Colonel  Hof)e.    Respecting  the  snccession  in  the  44th.         66 

To  Brigade  Major  Skene.    Granting  leave  of  absence.  66 

To  Captain  Wiseman.  Deserters  to  be  forwarded  to  Sorel  for 
Qaebec.  67 

To  Parveyor,  General  Hospital.  Medicine  to  be  forwarded  to 
Niagara.  67 

To  Brigadier  St.  Leger.  German  with  supposed  forged  discharge 
to  be  detained.  Deserters  to  be  sent  to  Niagara.  Captain  Steera 
state  of  health ;  his  application  for  leave  of  absence.  68 

To  Major  Gray.  General  court-martial  to  be  held  for  the  trial  of 
John  Mossier.  70 

To  Colonel  Macbean.  Directing  him  to  carry  ont  the  orders  re> 
specting  the  movements  of  royal  artillery  to  Sarel,  Niagara,  fto.  70 

To  Captain  Maurer.  fioyal  Artillery  at  different  posts  to  be  sent 
to  Sorel.  71 

.  To  William  Barr.    Mr.  Penuel  Cole  may  go  to  Europe.  72 

To  Brigadier  Maclean,  &c.  Circuii^  to  officers  at  posts  that 
Boyal  Artillery  are  to  con^e  to  Sorel.  72 

To  Colonel  Macbean.  He  may  remain  at  Sorel  or  come  to 
Quebec.  7S 

To  Brigadier  St  Leger.  A  detachment  of  Boyal  Artillery  is  on 
the  move  to  replace  men  at  Carleton  Island,  Cataraqui,  Niagara  and 
Osweffo.  74 

To  Brigadier  Maclean.  Arrangements  for  relieving  artillery  metk 
in  charge  of  stores  at  the  posts  of  Carleton  Island,  Ac,  where  there 
are  no  storekeepers.  7ft 

To  Lieutenant  Wade.  Arrangements  for  relief  by  Boyal  Artillery 
at  Carleton  Island,  &o.  76 

To  Brk^ier  St  Leger.  The  German  soldier  Cosch  to  be  released. 
Captain  Steele  may  remain  at  MontreaL  Instructions  for  Lieute- 
nant Wade.  77 

To  Lt.  Colonel  Naime.  May  sell  his  majority ;  is  to  be  suo- 
ceeded  by  Captain  Mathews.  77 

To  Lieutenant  Brook.  Will  endeavour  to  obtain  him  leave  of 
absence.  78 

To  Major  Harris.  Cannot  obtain  leave  to  come  to  Qnebee* 
Instructions  sent  as  to  Prenties.  Dismissal  of  hospital  mate  Connor 
and  of  Simmington,  turned  off  on  account  of  their  share  in  the  riot 
at  Niagara.  The  trial  of  Prenties,  &c,  at  general  court-martial  to  be 
pressed.  70 

To  Colonel  Macbean.    Beturns  of  artillery   from    New-York« 


HAi.i>iii4ifi)  aou,mm»ii. 


€21 


er  18. 


cober  18. 


Jetober  19. 

October  20. 

October  20. 
October  23. 


October  23. 

October  24. 
October  26. 
October  26. 

October  27. 
October  27. 

October  28. 
October  30. 

October  30. 

Norember  4. 
Norember  6. 

NoTcmber  6. 

Korember  7. 
NoTember  8. 

IfOTcmber  8. 

KoTember  12. 
NoTcnber  13. 

HoTcmber  18. 

XoTtmlitr  17. 


from  LoBberg*8  Begiment  to  be  released  bat  not  to  quit 

Dce.  Page  80 

Japtain  Barnett.    Leave  of  absenoe.  81 

J  Colonel  Hacbean.    Draughtsman  Greathead  to  go  to  England. 

Hunter,  &  A.,  to  take  bis  place.  88 

To  Major  Gray.  Mosier,  a  reported  lanatio  prisoner,  to  be  kept 
.n  confinement.  o2 

To  Lieutenant  Sonthonse.  To  proceed  with  detachment  of  the 
29th  from  Sorel  to  Three  Bivers.    His  duties  there.  83 

To  Major  Nairne.  Approving  of  his  having  stopped  MoTse  Hasen, 
an  American  General,  at  Pointe  an  Per.  Is  to  send  back  the  lieiK 
tenant  who  accompanied  him.  83 

To  Ck)lonel  Macbean.  Bemitting  half  of  the  punishment  of  two 
deserters.  *  84 

To  Lieut.  Colonel  French.  Kemitting  one-half  of  the  punishment 
of  deserters.  85 

Circular  to  Captain  Wiseman,  Lieuts.  Davis,  Foy  and  Birch  and 
Dr.  Cote.    Grantinff  leave  of  absence.  85 

To  Brigadier  St.  Leffer.  Eleven  prisoners  of  the  34th  have  been 
sent  down  to  be  tried  by  the  civil  courts.  86 

To  Major  Campbell.    Deserter  from  the  62nd  secured.  87 

To  commanding  officers  at  posts.  Bngineer  works  to  cease  and 
working  parties  to  join  their  corps.  The  29  th  and  53rd  to  be  ready 
to  move.  OT 

To  Lt.  Colonel  Butler.  That  Mr.  L.  G^nevay  has  been  appointed 
to  the  tenth  company  of  Butler's  corps.  Subsistence  to  be  charged 
from  17th  September,  1781.  91 

To  Captain  Twiss.    Leave  of  absence.  88 

To  Captain  Hay.    Leave  of  absence.  89 

To  Captain  Hamilton  and  Bnsign  Bliss,  8th.  To  join  their  regi- 
ment at  Niagara.  89 

To  Brigadier  Maclean.  That  Lieutenants  Crofts  and  Arden,  34tli, 
and  Brock,  8th,  may  come  to  headquarters  to  go  to  Europe.  89 

To  Colonel  Macbean.  Detailed  list  of  artificers  in  4th  Batt, 
B.A.,  to  be  sent.  90 

To  Ensigns  Francis  and  Mackav.    Leave  of  absence.  91 

To  Lieutenant  Wingrove.  May  remain  at  Montreal  for  his 
health.  92 

To  Brigade  Major  Dunbar.  His  memorial  has  been  laid  before 
the  General.  92 

To  Captain  L.  Maclean.   He  is  to  take  charge  of  the  invalids.    93 

To  Major  Hayes.  A  witness  to  be  sent  down  for  a  trial  at 
Montreal.  93 

To  Town  Major  Faonce.  List  of  invalids  who  have  been  sent 
home.  .  94 

To  Lieutenants  Aikman  and  Brooker.    Leave  of  absence.  94 

To  Colonel  Hope,  44th,  ordering  an  escort  for  provisions  to 
Kamouraska.  95 

To  Colonel  Macbean.  To  send  list  of  promotions  in  the 
artillery.  95 

To  Lieutenants  HoUier  and  Coates,  29th.    Leave  of  absence.     9S 

To  Captain  Bouville.  B.  Deschamkmlt  has  been  nominated  lieut- 
enant 96 

To  Lieutenant  Wade,  B.A.  That  a  person  has  abready  been 
named  to  take  charge  of  stores  at  Niagara.  97 

To  James  Connor.    He  is  to  be  reinstated  as  hoqpital  mate.     97 


622 


HALDDfANl)  OOLLBOnOlT. 


&n 


1T88. 

HoTcmber  17.  To  William  Barr.  James  Ccmnor  may  be  reinatated  as  hospital 
mate.  Page  98 

NoTembtr  19.  Jo  oommandioff  officers  31st,  63rd.  44th,  and  29th.  With  in- 
stonctioDS  from  War  Office,  to  ascertain  number  entitled  to  dis- 
charge and  those  willing  to  re-enlist  98 

HoTcmberao      To  Sir  John  Johnson.    His  corps  to  be  rednoed.  99 

Horember  SO.  To  Major  Baird.  To  proceed  to  Montreal  with  fi^e  companies  of 
the  63rd.  99^ 

KoTember  20.  To  Brigadier  St.  Leger.  Orders  sent  to  Major  Baird  to  bring 
five  companies  63rd  to  Montreal.  10  J 

KoTember  24.  Xo  Sir  John  Johnson.  The  vacant  commissions  in  his  corps  to  be- 
filled  np.  100- 

HoTember  27.  To  Brigadier  St.  Leger.  Sending  paroles,  &o.  The  Provincial 
corps  to  be  disbanded  on  the  24  th  December.  101 

December  2.  To  commanding  officers  at  St  John's  and  Sorel.  The  corps  of 
loyalists  in  the  lower  parts  of  the  Province  to  assemble  at  head- 
quarters, to  have  acconots  settled,  &c.  102 

December  s.  To  Mojor  Campbell.  Captain  Lieutenant  Brackenridge  to  be 
pardoned  and  restored  in  Soger's  corps  of  Bangers.  103 

December  16.  Xo  Captain  Boaville.  1  he  entire  redaction  of  his  company  to 
take  place  on  24th  December.  103^ 

December  18.  To  Dr.  BlaKe.  His  appointment  of  snrgeon  of  the  garrison  at 
Montreal  to  cease  on  the  24th,  in  coDseqnenoe  of  redaction.         104 

December  18.  To  Colonel  Macbean.  Arms  for  Provincial  corps  to  be  delivered 
into  store.  104 

December  18.  To  Brigadier  St  Leger.  Provincial  corps  to  be  disbanded  on  the 
24th.  All  accounts  to  be  settled,  &o.,  before  disbanding.  Lands  to 
bo  granted  them.    Arms  to  be  delivered  up.  104- 

December  IS.  To  Brigadier  St  Leger.  The  other  five  companies  of  the  53rd  to 
be  added  to  his  command.  All  disbanded  provincials  and  loyalists 
to  be  billetted  in  the  county.  Eeturns  as  to  the  34th  to  be  sent. 
Private  of  the  84th  to  be  released.  106 

December  22-  To  Major  Gray.  Deserters  to  be  released,  but  to  obtain  no  bounty 
for  service.  Commissions  for  his  corps  are  in  the  secretary's  office.  1 07 

December  22.  To  commanding  officer,  53rd.  To  be  ready  to  move  at  the 
shortest  notice  to  Montreal.  109 

December  24.  To  Brigadier  St.  Leger.  Lists  of  34th  in  the  lower  parts  of  the 
Province  received.  Bvery  attention  to  be  paid  to  claims  for  ser- 
vice, and  none  granted  without  proof.  108 


1176. 
Jolj  24, 
Obambly. 

Obmmblj. 


Jmljie. 
Ohamblj. 


GiNiRAL  Obdibi  bt  Sib  Gut  Cablbton  and  Obnbbal  Haldi- 

HAND.— 1?  76  TO  1783. 

B.  88.  B.  m.,  21,743. 

By  Sir  Ouy  Carlttoru 


Distribution  of  troops  and  order  of  march; 


Page  24 


The  division  of  recruits  between  the  47th  and  53rd.  Bridges  to  be 
repaired  by  the  troops.  An  upper  sawyer  to  be  looked  for  among 
the  troops.  No  caliches  or  horses  to  be  supplied  to  oflSoers  except 
by  Brigadier's  order.  Two  companies  of  the  2l6t  to  march  to  St. 
John's.  2^ 

A  sergeant's  party  to  look  after  rebel  skulkers  who  are  trying  to 
assassinate  straggling  soldiers.    Description  of  Whitecourt,   th»< 


B83 


HALDIHAND  OOLLIOTION. 


62S 


1776. 


July  27. 
Ohamblj. 

July  20. 

Obambiy. 

August  S) 
Ohanibly. 

Align  at  6, 
Ohanibly. 

AngaBt  7, 
Obambiy. 

Auguat  8, 
Obambiy. 

August  9, 
Obambiy. 

August  11, 
Obambiy. 

August  12, 
Obambiy. 

August  16, 
Obambiy. 

August  17, 
Obambiy. 

August  20, 
Obambiy. 

August  21, 
Obambiy. 

August  22, 
Obambiy. 

August  23, 
Obambiy. 

August  24, 
Obambiy. 

August  27, 
Obambiy. 


leader  of  the  patty  of  rebels.  To  take  them  prisoners,  if  poMible, 
that  they  may  be  haoged.  Officers  and  non-commissioDed  officers 
to  be  instrnoted  in  fasoioe  making,  to  be  able  to  teach  their  men. 

Page  26 

By  Lieutenant  Oeneral  Burgoyne. 

Troops  ordered  to  be  in  readiness  to  march ;  are  to  take  up  their 

quarters  on  Monday.  >-7 

Prisoners  to  be  sent  under  escort  to  Qaebeo  by  Sorel.  28 

Precautions  against  parties  of  the  rebels  skulking  in  the  woods.  29 

Betums  of  ammunition  to  be  given  in.  30 


Change  of  rations  to  the  troops. 


32 


French  Canadian  prisoners  condemned  to  work  at  the  fortifica- 
tions of  Isle  auz  Noix.  One  hundred  rounds  a  man  to  be  obtained 
for  each  regiment  and  stored.  32 

A  gang  of  deserters  captured.  Thanks  to  the  detachment  and  a 
dollar  to  each  man.  33 

Working  party  to  attend  at  the  fort  for  orders.  Bricklayers  from 
the  regiments  to  be  sent  to  St.  John's.  ^4 

The  62nd  to  cover  the  works  at  St.  John's.  Distribution  of  other 
troops  on  the  river,  &o.  :^4 

Arrangements  to  be  made  to  accommodate  in  their  birns  the 
crops  of  the  inhabitants,  if  there  is  no  room  unless  the  troops  be 
moved,  the  troops  must  encamp.  35 

Orders  for  the  health  of  the  troops,  for  their  sleeping  arrange- 
ments, &3.  35 

The  9th  Begiment  to  be  in  readiness  to  march  to  Ste.  Th^rese. 
Begiments  with  bateaux  to  practice  embarking  and  disembark- 
ing. 37 

The  21st  to  be  attached  to  Iftt  Brigade ;  62nd  to  2nd  Brigade,  and 
the  29th  to  be  ready  for  employment.  38 

Court-martial  to  assemble  to  try  deserters.  38 


Lieut  Fraser  to  act  as  judge  advocate* 


39 


All  British  regiments  to  return  the  names  of  their  chaplains.    39 
Betums  of  sick  to  be  sent  in.  39 


Ob?°bi^'         Eeturrs  of  brigades  to  be  sent  weekly  to  commander-in-chief, 
unambiy.       lieutenant  general  and  major  generals.  39 

Angnrt  30,  Finding  of  court-martial  approved.  41 


September  1, 
Obambiy. 

September  7, 
Obambiy. 

September  8, 
Obambiy. 

September  6, 
Ob&mbly. 


Promotions. 


42 


Troops  not  to  be  alarmed  at  firing  off  cannon  any  morning  between 
9  and  12,  as  exercise  at  St.  John's  is  intended.  42 

Expedition  in  search  of  the  rebels.  Precautions  on  the  Sorel, 
Yamaska  and  St.  Francis,  to  be  taken  against  skulkers.  42 

The  regiments  of  Brigadiers  Nesbitt  and  PowelPs  Brigades  to 
furnish  one  sergeant  and  eight  men  each  to  form  a  body  of  marks- 
men to  be  attached  to  Brigadier  Fraser's  corps.  Begulations  as  to 
oorvdes,  40 


126—16 


•624  HALDUIAND  OOLLXOTION.  B  8S 


1776. 
Angnst  29,         BogulatioDB  for  preserving  regimental  oartridges  in  good  order. 
Chambly.        Staff  appointments.  Page  41 

September  10,      Spare  baggage  to  be  sent  to  Montreal.    Preparations  for  ezpedi- 
Obamblj.       ^.^jj     Cbaplain  to  47th  appointed.  43 

September  11,      Children  belonging  to  the  expedition  to  be  sent  to  Montreal     43 
Chunblj.  *^    °  *^ 

September  12,      How  convalesoents  are  to  be  lodged.    Working  parties  to  be  sent 
Obambly.       ^o  the  fort  for  the  commissary.  44 

September  13,     The  regiments  for  the  expedition  to  embark  to  test  the  aocommo- 
Chambly.       dation  in  the  bateaux.  44 

September  14,      All  horses  in  the  parish  wanted  for  army  servioe.    After  Tuesday 
Obamblj.       q^q^  allowed  to  any  person.    Lt.  Colonel  Hamilton  to  act  in   1st 
Brigade  during  illness  of  Brigadier  Neebitt.  44 

September  18,      The  care  and  inspection  of  oonyalesoents  44 

Ghamblj. 

September  IS,      List  of  promotions.  45 

Ohamblj.  '^ 

September  21,      The  47th  to  be  ready  to  march.  47 

Obamblj. 

September  22,      ^^^  ^'7th  to  take  up  ground  at  St.  John's.  The  men  to  be  detailed 
Obamblj.     '  to  attend  the  hospital  at  Montreal.  "  47 

September  23,  The  posts  of  the  army  at  La  CoUe,  Isle  aux  Noix,  St.  John's,  fto. 
Obambly.  Provisions  to  be  prepared.  Court  martiaL  Promotions  and  appoint- 
ments. 47 
September  24,  Q^he  aigt  to  march  to  St.  John's,  The  detachments  left  behind  to 
Chambly.  move  to  Chambly.  Appointments.  48 
October  3.  Promotions.  49 
ble  aoz  Kolz. 

October  4,         Thanks  for  the  rapid  progress  made  in  the  preparation  of  the  ex- 
lele  auz  Noiz.  pedition  to  meet  the  enemy.    Bations  ordered  for  the  women.      50 

By  Major  General  PhilUps. 

July  18,  Weekly  states  to  be  sent  in.  23 

Obambly.  ^ 

July  19,  Carts  sent  with  stores  to  be  in  charge  of  a  non-commissioned  offi- 

Cbambly.        oer.  23 

July  21,  Appointment.  No  carts  to  pass  towards  St.  John's  without  written 

Cbambly.        ordei.  23 

July  2).  Appointment,    flecruits  to  be  sent  to  their  regiments  or  to  head- 

Obambly.       quarters.    Prisoners  to  receive  only  bread.    Inhabitants  to  be  pro* 
tected  from  ill  treatment.  24 

July  30,  The  guard  at  Ste.  Th^rdse  to  assist  in  loading,  unloading  and  trans- 

Obambly.       porting  t  tores,  &c.,  to  St.  John's.    Care  to  1^  taken  to  prevent  de- 
sertion. 2d 
August  1,           The  two  companies  opposite  St  John's  to  be  under  Brigadier 
Obambly.       p^j^g^^.    Death  of  Brigadier  Gordon.                                               29 
€h^'bi^^          That  the  countersign  is  not  to  be  demanded  at  common  posta 
vnambiy.       ©xcept  from  parties  in  arms,  but  to  be  demanded  on  outposts, 
detached  guards  or  patrols.    In  outposts  the  sentinels  to  be  doul>led 
or  even  three  together.  Detachment  of  the  21st  to  go  to  the  portage 
to  assist  in  drawing  boats  through  the  rapids.    Another  detachment 
to  Bte.  Th^idse  to  clear  the  bai^  of  bushes,  &c.                            36 

By  air  Ouy  Carleton. 
^y^  Major  Carleton  appointed  Quarter-master  General.  1 

May  11,  Captain  Carleton  appointed  Aide-de-Camp,  and  Cdonel  Maclean 

Quebec.         Adjutant  General  1 


.83 


HALDDCAND  OOLLXOTION. 


625 


V  The  transports,  &c.,  to  proced  up  tho  St.  Lawrenoo  as  high  as  the 

"^^ .  &c.,  will  permit,  and  then  the  troops  with  baggage  and  fifteen 

■ovisions  to  land  and  proceed  by  the  north  shore.        Page  1 

nsports  at  Quebec  with  British  troops  to  land  all  sick  to 

care  of.    They  are  to  proceed  as  high  as  the  wind  will 

,  and  the  troops  to  land  and  proceed  by  divisions.    Minute 

*  ons  given  as  to  march,  &o.,  and  details  of  regiments  compoe- 

ibe  different  divisions,  1 

Japtain  Edward  Foy  to  be  Deputy  Adjutant  Greneral.  Lieutenant 

leil  Maclean,  21st,  to  be  Captain  in  the  Ctoyal  Highland  Beariment. 

All  reports  of  artillery  and  engineers  to  be  made  to  General  Pbiilipa. 

Beturns  ordered  to  be  made,  3 

Oaptain  Tnnderfelt  to  be  Aide-de-Camp  to  Greneral  Carleton* 
Sick  ot  German  regiment  to  be  taken  to  hospital  by  water.  4 

The  troops  to  pay  cash  to  Canadians  for  all  purchases ;  240  dra- 
goons  of  General  BiedeseFs  regiment  to  be  landed.  4 

Sergeants,  corporals  and  privates  of  British  regiments  to  be 
divided  into  throe  clashes.    Begulations  as  to  this  given  in  detail.  4 

Major  Cox  to  be  Superintendent  of  Bocruits.  6 

Soldiers  of  different  regiments  to  be  prevented  firing  off  their 
pieces  separately.    How  the  firing  is  to  be  done.  5 

Begiments,  whose  transports  are  up,  to  re-embark,  except  those  for 
the  '*  Thetis  "  as  she  is  sickly.  Beturns  of  each  regiment  to  be  made. 
Those  embarked  to  proceed  immediately  to  Point  du  Lac.  5 

All  camp  followers  and  strangers  in  or  near  Three  Bivers,  to  give 
in  their  names  or  be  taken  up  as  spies.  How  shots  are  to  be  fired  off 
when  they  cannot  be  drawn.  Begulations  for  the  troops  on  board 
transports.  Bewards  for  taking  prisoners  with  their  arms.  Staff 
appointments.  6 

The  order  of  the  troops  in  camp.  Mr.  Day,  Commissary  General 
to  be  applied  to  for  provisions  either  on  board  or  on  shore.  Begu- 
lations as  to  rations.  The  British  Grenadiers  and  Light  Infantry 
to  land.  7 

Landing  of  the  troops  and  order  of  sailing  of  the  ships.  Staff 
appointments.  '9 

Bemainder  of  the  first  Brigade  to  land  at  Sorel.  Brigadier  Nesbitt 
to  follow  the  rear  of  the  rebels  with  troops,  provisions,  &o.,  speci- 
fied.   The  other  arrangements  detailed.  9 

The  39ih  to  land  on  the  north  shore  and  march  to  take  possession 
of  Montreal.  The  rest  of  the  British,  Brunswick  and  Hanau  troope 
to  land  on  the  south  shore,  as  well  as  the  brigade  of  artillery.        10 

The  troops  to  halt  to  morrow.  10 

Order  of  troops  in  camp  detailed  and  arrangements  for  subsis- 
tence. 11 

Camp  equipage  to  be  got  up.  Transports  to  leave  soon  for 
Europe.    Monthly  returns  to  be  sent  in.  12 

Arrangements  for  the  sick.  All  trafficking  with  the  Indians  for 
rum,  &c.,  to  be  punished.  12 

Arrangements  for  transport  by  bateaux,  Ac,  to  the  upper 
country.  13 

The  10th  British  regiment  to  furnish  two  tents  each  to  the  Grena- 
diers and  Light  Infantry  of  the  47th.  13 

Begulations  to  encourage  the  country  people  to  bring  articles  to 
market  and  to  prevent  irregularities  by  soldiers  and  others.  Orders 
as  to  bathing  so  that  women  bringing  in  produce  shall  not  be 
annoyed.  13 

126— lej 


lOne  €. 

June  9, 
Three  Riven 

Jane  10, 
Three  Riren 


Jane  II, 
Three  Riren. 


Jane  12, 
Three  Rirers. 


June  14, 
Lake  St. 
Peter. 
June  15, 
Sorel. 


June  16, 
Off  St 
Salpice. 

Jane  19, 
LaPrairie. 
Jane  20, 
LaPrairie. 

Jane  23, 
Montreal. 

Jane  24. 
Montreal. 

June  26, 
Montreal. 

Jane  27, 
Ohamblj. 

Jane  28, 
Ohtmblj. 


626 


HALDIMAND  OOLLXOTION. 


B.  8a 


1776. 
June  29, 
Oluunblj. 


June  30, 
Ohamblj. 

July  1, 
Ohamblj. 

July  2. 
Ohambly. 

Julys, 
Ohambly. 


July  4, 
Ohambly. 

Jiay5, 
Ohambly. 

July  «, 
Ohambly. 

Jolj  7, 
Ohambly. 
July  9, 
Ohambly. 
July  10, 
Ohambly. 

July  11, 
Ohambly. 

Joly  12, 
Ohambly. 

July  13. 
Ohambly. 

July  16, 
Ohambly. 

July  16, 
Ohambly. 

July  17, 
Ohambly. 

August  7, 
Ohambly. 


October  4, 
Ohambly. 

October  21, 
Orown  Point. 

October  24, 
Orown  Point 

October  25, 
Orown  Point. 

October  27, 
Orown  Point. 


ArraDgements  for  assistiDg  the  Commissary  General  in  distri- 
buting provisions  to  each  brigade.  Eetnrns  of  artificers  in  every 
regiment.  No  demand  for  horses,  carriages,  &c.,  to  be  made  except 
through  the  Brigadier  General.  JNo  annoyance  to  be  given  to  those 
supplying  them.  Corvee  ordered.  Begnlations  as  to  drill  and  ex- 
ercise. Page  14 

Staff  appointments.  16 

Lists  of  volunteers  and  artificers  to  be  given  in.  Brigades  to  send 
for  orders  daily.  •  17 

Distribution  of  troops  at  Montreal  and  Lachine,  all  strangers  to 
be  looked  after  ;  suspicious  persons  to  be  imprisoned.  IT 

Artificers  to  be  sent  to  Chambly  under  charge  of  sergeants.  Car- 
tridges to  be  used  for  exercise.  Keturns  for  paper,  &c.,  to  be  given 
in  BO  that  material  may  be  ordered  for  cartridges.  Staff  appoint- 
ments. IS 

The  weekly  state  to  be  given  in.  Working  party  to  parade  at  the 
fort  to  conduct  stores  to  St.  John's.  18 

Not  to  be  alarmed  at  the  firing  of  cannon,  as  the  artillery  are  to 
practice.  10 

Guard  detailed  to  watch  stores,  &c.,  at  the  portage.  19 

How  monthly  returns  of  regiments  are  to  be  Hiade  up.    Staff  ap- 
pointments, &c.  19 
Weekly  returns  not  to  include  Grenadiers  or  Light  Infantry.    20 


Commissions  issued. 


20 


Batt  and  baggage  money  to  be  paid.  Ship  to  sail  in  twodays  ;  all 
letters  to  be  ready.  Appointments.  Party  to  be  sent  to  the  portage 
to  carry  boats  to  St.  John's.  20 

The  guard  at  the  portage  to  be  relieved  every  four  days.  All  offal 
to  be  buried.    Workmen  for  Captain  Laws  to  be  continued.  21 

Tents  given  to  the  47th  Grenadiers  and  Light  Infantry  to  be 
returned.  22 

The  district  of  Montreal  and  parishes  to  the  Cedars  not  to  furnish 
carts,  horses  or  men.  Inhabitants  of  Ste.  Th^rdse  to  be  employed  only 
to  St  John's.  22 

Troops  to  be  trained  in  boat  exercise.  22 

Appointments.  22 

(Sent  from  Quebec  4th  August,  1776.)  That  no  letters  are  to  be 
received  from  the  rebels ;  all  such  persons  coming  to  the'army,  except 
to  implore  the  King's  mercy,  to  be  taken  prisoners.  All  communi- 
cations even  the  commander's  to  be  burnea.  The  people  misled  by 
designing  leaders,  mercy  to  be  therefore  shown  them.  Persons  from 
the  rebellious  provinces  to  be  returned  home  if  they  wish  it.         30 

Beprimand  to  the  31st  and  47th  Begiments  for  their  insolent, 

shameful  and  ungratetul  clamour  at  evening  parade.  50 

The  first  Brigade  to  occupy  the  ground  left  by  Brigadier  Fraser.  The 

officers  of  General  Howe's  army  to  join  their  regiments  at  Quebec.  52 

Betums  of  provisions  to  be  made.  52 

Fresh  beef  given  yesterday  is  over  and  above  the  allowance  to 
troops.  52 

The  subsistence  of  unpaid  ensigns.  Allowance  of  forage  money 
to  the  regiments.  52 


B.  83 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOnON; 


627 


1776. 
October  28, 
Grown  Point. 

October  81, 
Crown  Point. 

NoTcmber  1, 
Grown  Point 
Koremb^r  S, 
8t.  John's. 
Norember  11, 
Montreal. 


NoTember  18, 
Quebec. 

KoTcmber  17, 
Qnebec 

December  2, 
Qaebec 

December  9, 
Qotbec. 

1777. 
Jannary  6, 
Quebec 
Jmnnarj  31, 
Qaebec 

Febmary  6, 
Quebec. 
February  24, 
Quebec 
March  4, 
Quebec 
March  4, 
Quebec 
March  10, 
Quebec 
March  13, 
Quebec. 
March  21, 
Quebec 

March  26, 
Quebec. 

April  4, 
Quebec. 
April  6, 
Quebec. 
April  7, 
Quebec. 
April  10, 
Quebec 

April  14, 
Quebec. 

April  21, 
Quebec 

April  22. 
Quebec. 
April  24, 
Quebec 

May  5, 

Quebec. 

May  9, 

Quebeo. 
May  10, 
Quebec 


Colonel  Speoht  appointed  Brigadier.  Page  53 

Orders  for  retarning  to  winter  qaarters  in  Canada.  53 

The  duty  of  the  gun  boats  whilst  the  troops  are  retiring  to  winter 

quarters.  54 

Appointments.  55 

All  detachments,  except  Grenadiers  and  Light  Infantry,  to  join 
their  regiments.  To  discontinue  weekly  returns,  but  to  send  in 
monthly.  55 

Promotions.  55 

Boports  of  guards,  &c.  56 

Begimental  training  to  be  kept  up.    Reports  to  be  made.  55 

Appointment.  No  adjutants,  &c.,  to  be  returned  as  yolunteers. 
The  bounty  granted  by  the  Loudon  merchants  to  wounded  soldiers^ 
sailors,  &o.,  and  widows  of  the  killed.  56 

Qaartermasterships  to  be  given  to  non  commissioned  officers.    57 

57 
58 

58 
58 
59 
60 
60 
59 
60 
60 
61 


Promotions. 

Court  martial. 

The  troops  to  hold  themselves  in  readiness. 

Bzamination  to  be  made  of  bad  provisions. 

Court  martial 

Artillery  and^29th  to  be  inspected; 

Court  martial. 

Finding  of  court  martial  approved. 

The  investigation  into  bad  provisions  to  proceed. 

Promotions  and  appointments. 

Finding  of  court  martial  approved. 

Tranemitting  the  inHtructions  as  to  the  order  of  precedence  of 

military  and  civil  officers.  63 

Captain  Luiridgc  appointed  Commodore  on  Lake  Ghamplain.    68 


Transport  and  corvde  commissar ios  appointed. 

Beturns  of  disabled  soldiers  to  bo  made. 

Bateaux  to  be  refilted. 

Damaged  provisions  to  be  dobtroyed. 

All  pay  lists  to  be  sent  to  paymaster  general. 


68 
68 
68 
69 
69 


Promotions.    Allowance=i  to  wounded  and  to  widows  and  children 

of  deceased  officers.    Medical  allowances.  69 

Arrangements  for  e  spodl tion  under  General  Burgoyne.  73 


.\ 


128 


HALDIMAND  COLLIOTION. 


Bi  83 


itn. 

Maj  IS. 

June  1» 
Qaebeo. 
Jane  3, 
MontreaL 
June  4, 
lloatrekL 

June  6, 
M^ntreaL 
June  B, 
Montreal, 
/one  8, 
Montreal. 
Jane  8, 
Montreal. 

Jane  11, 
Montreal. 

Jane  18, 
Montreal. 


Jnoe  19, 
Montreal. 

JoneSS, 
Qnebec. 

Jane  30, 
Qoebec 
AnfTUBt  2, 
Qaebec. 

AngnitS, 
Quebec. 
Aoguflt  11, 
Qnebec. 
Aagnst  14| 
Qnebec 

Feptember  26, 
8t.  John'!. 


Batt  and  baggage  allowance.  Page  74 

Lt.  Colonel  Christie  to  join  his  regiment  or  go  to  Bngland.         74 

A  oommisfiion  to  examine  Brigadier  Phillips*  accounts.  74 

Arrangements  for  settling  contingent  accounts  of  regiments.      75 

Observance  of  King's  birthday,  76 

Spruce  beer  to  be  provided  for  the  troops.  76 

The  order  of  march  of  the  troops.  76 

Staff  appointments.  7T 

Promotions.  81 

Appointments.   Contingent  accounts.  77 

Beoeipts  for  provisions  and  returns  to  be  forwarded.  78^ 

Troops  to  remain  in  the  district  of  Montreal  to  report  to  Brigadier 

Maclean.  78^ 

Court  of  Inquiry.  78 

Distribution  of  rations  at  St.  John's,  Isle  auz  Noix,  &c,  and 

arrangements  for  subsistence. ,  78 

Appointments.  '  7^ 

Finding  of  Court  of  Inquiry  approved.  79 

The  detachments  of  regiments  left  in  Canada  to  go  to  Montreal.  80 

Additional  companies  of  31st,  34th  and  8th  to  be  in  readiness  to 
move.  In  the  meantime,  with  others,  to  do  garrison  duty  at  Que- 
bec. 80 

Appointment.  80 

Every  respect  to  be  paid  to  the  funeral  of   the  late  Colonel 

Voyer.  83 

Keinforcements  for  General  Burgoyne.  8^ 


Arrangements  for  sending  forward  reinforcements. 
Promotions. 


84 
84 


Troops  on  the  south  side  of  the  St.  Lawrence  to  assemble  at 
Point  Levi  in  readiness  to  march.  The  Bivers  St.  Francis  and 
Yamaska  to  be  reconnoitred.  86 


Oetober  11, 
Qnebec. 

October  14, 
St.  John's. 


Oetober  16. 
October  IS. 


Appointments. 


87 


The  distribution  of  troops  at  St.  John's,  Ste.  Thir^,  Ohambly, 

&c.  86 

Naval  appointment  on  Lake  Champlain.  87 

Orders  respecting  wood  at  Isle  auz  Noiz  to  be  obeyed.  Ka 
corvee  for  private  use.  87 

(Secret.)  Brigadier  Maclean  with  31st,  and  Boyal  Highland  Bmi- 
grants  with  field  pieces  to  take  post  at  Chimney  Point  to  assist 
General  Burgoyne.  87 


B.83 


HALDDIAND  00LLB0TI09. 


629- 


im. 

Oetober  20^ 

Qotbeo.         abeorbed  in  the  other  oompanies.    fteomiting  datieB. 

^t^r  21,        Naval  appointment  on  the  Lakes. 


Korember  6, 
Qoebeo. 

lfoT«mber  20^ 
Qaabeo. 

Deotmber  1, 
Qaebeo. 


December  4, 
Quebec 

December  1, 
Quebec* 


The  additional  companies  of  the  29th,  3!8t   and  34th  to   be 

Page  88 
88 

88 

88 

89 

89 


1778. 
Janimrir4| 
Quebec 

JantiAi7l2y 
Quebec 

JansaiylSy 
Quebec 

Vebmarr  6, 
Qnebee. 

Febmaiy  26^ 
Quebec 
lUrchlS, 
Montreal. 

lUreh28. 
Quebec. 

Aprils, 
Quebec 

April  20, 
Quebec 
Apnl  27, 
Quebec 

Quebec 
Quebec 
Quebec 


June  1, 
Quebec 

June  8, 
Quebec 


June  IS^ 
Quebec 

June  22, 
Quebec 
June  24, 
Quebec 


Captain  Le  Maistre  appointed  DJlQ.  in  Canada, 

Appointments. 

Betorn  of  bateanz  and  oamp  equipage. 

Captain  McDongai  is  appointed  commandant  at  Oswego. 

Sir  John  Johnson's  corps  to  be  joined  by  prorinoials  who  left 

home  for  that  purpose.  89 

Betnm  of  royalists  to  be  sent  in.  89 

90 

90 


Promotions. 

Batt  and  forage  money  to  be  issued. 


All  the  troops  to  prepare  huts  in  the  woods ;  to  assist  the  Canadians 
in  cuttiDff  ana  drawing  wood.  90 

Soow  shovels  and  axes  to  be  provided.  Boyalifits  to  be  under  Sir 
John  Johnson.  90 

ArraDgements  made  for  order  of  march,  Ac  91 

Bewards  to  men  of  the  31st  and  Boyal  Highland  Emigrants  for 

taking  rebel  prisoners.  92 

Promotions.  92 

Beprimand  to  detachment  at  Point  au  Fer  for  attacking  rebel 


post.    Bel  idf  of  detachment  there, 
fietums  to  be  sent  in. 


Court  martial. 


92 
93 


Promotion.  94 

Court  martial's  finding  approved.  94 

Promotions.  9& 

Promotions*  90 

Finding  of  court  martial  approved.  90 

Promotions.  97 

The  royalists  to  march  to  Quebec.  97 

Suspension  by  Congreto  of  the  convention.  97 

Clothing,  &c.,  to  be  sent  to  General  Burgoyne.  97 

Finding  of  court  martial  re-afflrmed.  98 

Appointmenti  98 

Clothing  for  General  Burgoyne's  army.  98 
Lt.  Mackay  not  to  be  classed  amongst  the  royalists  fsr  relief.    90 

Beception  of  General  Haldimand.  99 


630 


HALDDUlKD  collsotiov. 


B.  8^ 


1778. 
Jane  27, 
Quebec 


Jttlyl, 
Quebec 

July  8, 
Quebec 


July  6, 
Quebec 

July  10, 
(^uebee. 

July  15, 
Quebec 

July  10, 
Quebec 
July  24, 
Quebec 

July  28, 
Quebec 

July  29, 
Quebec 
August  1, 
Quebec 


Auffutt  11, 
Montreal. 


August  12, 
Montreal. 

Augnat  13, 
Montreal. 

August  15, 
Montreal. 

August  24, 
Montreal. 

Auguat  27, 
Montreal. 

September  5 
St  John's. 


General  Haldimaod  appointed  Groyernor  oi  Qaebee  and  oomman- 
der  in  chief.    ArrangementB  for  his  reception  Page  99 


Appointments. 
Court  martial. 
Distribntton  of  troops. 
Promotions. 


By  Oeneral  HaUimand. 


100 
100 
101 
101 


Privates  of  differents  regiments  (named)  to  be  draughted  to  the 
8tJi,  29th,  3l8t,  53rd,  34th  and  47th.  101 

The  nofi-commiBsioned  officers  and  privates  of  the  artillery  to 
march  to  Montreal.  102 

Court  of  Inquiry  on  Capt  Fletcher.  102 

Court  of  Inquiry  into  claims  of  Alex.  Grant  for  vessels  employed 
on  the  upper  lakes.  103 

Embarkation  of  troops  for  Bngland.  Bebel  prisoners  embarked 
for  New  York.  FiDding  of  Court  of  Inquiry  on  Captain 
Fletcher.  103 

l^etachmcDts  fit  only  for  garrison  duty  to  be  provisioned  by  the 


regi 
Pj 


iraents  to  which  they  we  allotted, 
romotions. 


Sir  John  Johnson's  corps  and  royalists  to  mount  guard. 

Promotions. 

Naval  appointments  on  the  lakes. 

Finding  of  court  martial  approved, 

Batt  baggage  and  forage  money. 

Court  martial  on  Ensign  Williamson,  29th. 

Promotions. 

Troops  to  march  to  Sorel ;  others  to  be  in  readiness. 

Court  martial  dissolved.    Cannot  approve  of  finding  df  coart 

martial  on  Ensign  Williamson.  108 

Thanks  to  the  Slat  lor  military  appearance,  &c.  109 


104 
104 

101 

105 

105 

105 

106 

106 

107 

107 


September  S. 
St.  Joha's. 
Septembers, 
Sorel. 

September  20, 
Sorel. 

October  1, 
Sorel. 

October  6. 
Sorel. 

October  4, 
Sorel. 


Proportion  of  artillery  at  Isle  aux  Noix. 

Care  to  be  taken  of  the  barrack  furniture,  &o. 

Grenadiers  to  go  to  Montreal. 

Sentries  to  be  placed  to  prevent  thefts,  &o. 

Eeturns  of  sick,  and  freeh  provisions. 

Fresh  provisions  to  be  issued  twice  a  week, 
ready  for  Isle  aux  Noix. 

Kegulations  for  issuing  fresh  beef. 


109 

109 

110 

110 

111 

Detachment  to  be 
112 

112 


B.  83 


HALDDfAND  OOLLBOTION. 


631 


1778. 
October  15, 
Borel. 
October  18, 
Sorel. 

NoTember  10^ 
Qaebee. 
NoTember  31, 
Quebec. 
NoTember  80, 
Quebec 
December  4, 
Quebec 
December  21 1 
Quebec. 
December  t% 
Quebec. 
December  31, 
Quebec 

1779. 
Jinuarj  16, 
Quebec 

January  17, 
Quebec. 
Jannary  18, 
Quebec 
January  22, 
Quebec. 
January  26, 
Quebec 
March  1, 
Quebec 
April  7, 
Quebec 

April  13, 
Quebec. 
April  19, 
Quebec 

April  28, 
Quebec. 

Quebec 

May  30, 

Quebec. 
May  22, 

Quebec 

June  I, 
Quebec. 
June  2, 
Quebec. 
June  20, 
Qnebec. 
July  19, 
Quebec. 
July  22, 
Quebec 

AujniBt  19, 
Qoebec. 

September  6, 
Qaebee. 

September  14, 
Quebec. 

September  16^ 
Quebec. 
September  26^ 
Quebec 


Loyalists  to  be  mustered  and  rolls  prepared. 

Damaged  proyisions  to  be  destroyed. 

Appointment. 

Promotions. 

The  issue  of  spruce  beer  to  be  regulated. 

Gates  of  Quebec  to  be  lefb  open. 

Fresh  beef  hve  days  per  week. 

Promotions. 

Beturns  ordered. 

Guns  to  be  scaled. 

Observance  of  the  Queen's  birthday. 

Appointments. 

Departmental  accounts  to  be  prepared. 

fiegulations  for  the  payment  of  fatigue  men* 

Begulations  for  marching  of  troops. 

Promotions. 

Inspection  of  provisions  ordered. 

Promotions. 


Page  112 
112 
113 
113 
113 
114 
114 
114 
114 

115 
115 
115 
115 
118 
115 
119 
120 
120 


Orders  for  the  troops  in  garrison,  who  are  to  form  the  military 

escort  for  Captain  Foy's  funeral.  120 

Master  artificers  misbehaving  to  be  reported.  121 

Finding  of  Court  of  Inquiry  approved.  121 

Corps  of  loyalists  to  proceed  to  Sorel.  .   121 

Fascines  to  be  made.  121 

Appointments.  121 

Appointments.  122 

Troops  arrived  are  to  join  their  corps.  122 

Bates  of  pay  for  corv^  men.  122 

Appointments  and  promotions.  123 

Accounts  of  the  1st  Battalion  Boyal  Highland  Bmigrants,  to  be 

examined.  1^4 

Distribution  of  forage  money.  124 


Chasseurs  for  Sorel.    Invalids  for  England. 
Appointments^ 


124 
125 


esi 


HALDDCANB  OOLLBOTIOV. 


B.  83^ 


IT7». 
Septembers?, 
Qvebee. 

October  11, 
Quebec. 

October  19, 
Quebec. 

October  21, 
Dnebec 

October  Sa, 
Qaebec 

October  26. 
Qaeb«c 


October  80, 
Quebec 
Korember  11, 
Qtiebec. 

1780. 
Janiuuy  1, 
Qaebec. 

Janiiary  17, 
Qaebec. 

Febrauy  14, 
Quebec 
Wthvuktj  21, 
Quebec 
Febnaiy  28, 
Quebec 
April  8, 
Quebec 
April  7, 
Qaebec 
April  28, 
Qaebec 
April  24, 
Qaebec 

Qatbec. 
Jooe  1. 
Qaebec 
Jaoe  7, 
Qaebec 
Jaoe  16^ 
Qaebec. 

Jaoe  24, 
Qaebec 

Jcoe26, 
Qaebec. 


Jiine28| 
Qaebec. 
Jaoe  29, 
Qaebec 

Qaebec 
Qa«iic«. 


InvalidB  unfit  for  duty  are  to  go  to  Qaebec  for  Boiope.   Page  125 

Equipment  for  non  oommierioned  offioera,  drammen  and  pri> 
▼ates  ordered  and  given  in  detaiL  126 

AfTairs  of  84th  to  be  inveatigated.  Anhalt  Begiment  to  be  r»> 
viewed.  12$ 

Appearance  of  Anbfilt  Begiment  aatiafaotory.  126 

Promotions.  12S 

Anhalt  fiegiment  to  be  in  readineaa  to  move  to  cantonments.   127 

127 
127 
127 
138 
12» 
12» 
130 
130 
180^ 
ISO- 
ISO- 
131 
131 
131 
138 
132 
132 
132 
133 

isa. 


Invalids  to  join  their  corps. 

Anhalt  Begiment  to  march. 

Defldenoiea  in  barrack  atensils,  Ac,  to  be  reported. 

Scale  of  rations  for  troops,  Ac 

BattftDd  baggage  allowance. 

Celebration  of  Her  Hajeoty's  birth  day. 

Prpmotions. 

ProToet  martial  prisoneia  to  be  visited. 

Appointmests. 

PromotionB 

Captain  Scott  appointed  commandant  at  Oawega 

Snnrey  on  baggage  and  atoree  of  Qeneral  Bnrgoyne^a  army. 

Bales  for  reomitlDg  of  refoirees. 

Bateaux  to  be  repaired. 

Distribation  of  forage  money. 

Promotions. 

Troops  to  be  ready  to  encamp. 

Artillery  to  encamp. 

Betams  to  be  made  of  sick. 

Appointments. 

Bmnswick  troops  at  Beanport  to  take  orders  from  Brigadier  Loos, 
*c.  F-  I-  ^133 

Newly  arrived  HesBian  troops  to  encamp  at  St,  Foy.  Distribation 
of  other  troops.  13& 

Orders  of  ^9th  Jane  to  be  carried  ont  133^ 


Appointments. 

Employment  of  troops  on  works. 


134 
134 


B.  83 


HALDDLLND  OOLLBOTION. 


63a 


^^^  Anns 


1780. 
JuWT, 
Qiieb«o. 
JqIj  18, 
Quebec. 
Jnlj  18, 
Qoebee. 

JqIj  22, 
Qoebee. 
Julj  24, 
Quebec. 

July  2T, 
Quebec 


July  28, 
Quebec. 

AngoBt  6, 
Quebec 

Aiiffnst  10, 
c 


Troop8  for  fatigue  duty,  &o.  Page  134 

Betorns  to  be  made  to  Adjutant  General  Lernonlt.  134 

Batt  and  forage.  135 

Ouart  martial  135 

The  distribution  of  ammunition.  135 

Ammunition  to  be  examined  ;  any  damage  to  be  made  up  again, 

if  it  can  be  used.  136 

Officers  coming  to  headquarters  to  leave  their  names  with  the 

Adjutant  G^eneral.  136 

The  44th  to  furnish  men  for  the  works.  137 


Finding  of  court  martial  approved. 


137 


Auftoat  18, 
Qaebec 

Aufrtitt  27, 
Qaebec 

Augoat  23, 
Qaebec 

Aatrast  31, 
Qaebec 


September  4| 
Qaebec 

September  6^ 
Qmcc 
September  11, 
Quebec. 
September  13, 
Quebec 
September  18» 
Qaebec 

September  28, 
Qaebec 
September  80, 
Qaebec 
October  2, 
Qaebec 


October  3^ 
Qaebec 

Sotober  16^ 
aebec 
October  18, 
Qaebec 

October  23, 
Qaebec 


October  24, 
Qaftbec 

XoTember  1, 
Qaebec. 


Finding  of  court  as  to  precedence  ot  officers  of  Yorkers  ap- 
proved. 137 
Troops  to  encamp  on  the  Heights  of  Abraham.  138 

The  command  and  duties  of  troops  on  the  Heights  of  Abra- 
ham. 13a 
Finding  of  Court  martial  approved.                                           188" 

139 

13» 

140 

141 


Court  martial  dissolved. 

Appointment. 

Privileges  to  Provincial  troops  for  their  zeal,  &o. 

Promotions^ 


Foreign  troops  to  parade  for  orders.    Yinegar  to  be  served  out  to 

troops  on  salt  provisions.  141 

Orders  for  foreign  troopff  dated  1 1th,  to  be  in  force.  142 

Medical  regulations.  142 

Beturns  of  demands  from  departments.  142 

The  3l8t  to  be  ready  for  inspection.  143^ 

Foreign  troops  to  be  employed  in  commissary  woric.  143 

Appointment  143 

Troops  to  clear  brush  wood.  143 

Bewards  to  troops  employed  on  works.  148 

Forage  money.  144 

Promotions.  144 

Bxamination  of  the  sick  of  foreign  regiments.  14S 

Finding  of  court  martial  approved  and  court  dissolved.  146^ 

Embarkation  of  troops.  14t 


«34 


HALDDCAND  OOLLIOTION. 


B.  83 


1780 
Norember  4, 
Qoebee. 

KoTember  6, 
Quebec. 
Korember  6, 
Quebec. 

NoTember  8| 
Qaebec 

Vorember  11, 
Qaebec. 
NoTember  18, 
Quebec. 
Norember  23, 
Qaebec. 
December  2, 
Qaebec. 

December  4, 
Qaebec 

1781. 
Jaoaarj  8, 
Qaebec 

January  17, 
Quebec 
JaonarjaS, 
Qaebec 

January  29^ 
Qaebec 

February  4, 
Qaebec 
Marcb  1, 
Quebec. 

Marcb  29, 
Quebec 
April  9, 
Quebec 

May  7. 
Quebec 
Hay  10, 
Quebec 

Mayas, 
Quebec 

May  31 
Quebec 

June  18, 
Quebec. 
June  23, 
Quebec 

June  24, 
Quebec. 

June  25, 
Qaebec. 
July  8, 
Quebec. 
July  23, 
Qu-bec 

July  26, 
Quebec 
Augusts, 
Quebec 

Aujinist  11, 
Quebec 

Aogust  22, 
Quebec 


PrepAratioDB  of  Jesuit  barracks  for  reoeption  of  troops.  Page  148 

Troops  to  enter  barracks.  14S 

CantonmeDt  of  troops.  149 

Cantooment  of  troops.  149 

Distribation  of  quarters.  150 

No  stores  to  be  issued  without  written  orders*  151 

Appcnntments.  151 

Blankets  to  be  issued  to  certain  detachments  (named).  151 

Fresh  meat  to  be  issued  during    winter  to  troops   in  Lower 
Canada.  152 

Numbers  in  each  post^  &c.,  to  be  mentioned  on  returns.  152 

Queen's  birthday.  152 

Appointment  153 

Claims  to  precedence  of  the  Royalists  to  be  examined.  153 

Appointments.  153 

Court  of  Inquiry.  153 

The  Court  of  Inquiry  to  assemble  at  HontreaL  154 

Court-martial.  154 

Artificers  of  regiments   (named)   to  attend  at  the  engineer's 

office,  Quebec.  155 

Appointment.  155 

Court-martial  on  conspirators  in  the  Boyal  Begiment  of  New 

York.  155 

Promotions.  156 

General  court-martiaL  156 

Begulations  for  baking  bread  for  the  troops.  157 

Safe  keeping  of  specie  sent  to  pay  naval  armament  on  the 

lakes.  1^8 

Findings  of  court-martial  approved.  158 

159 

160 

162 

163 


Findings  of  court-martial  approved. 
Findings  of  court-martial  approved. 
Distribution  of  troops. 
Court-martial. 


Bakehouse  for  troops  at  Quebec. 

Appointment. 

Appointments. 

\ 


164 
164 
164 


B.  83 


HALDDCAND  OOLLIOTION. 


63S 


1781. 
Auffast  23, 
Qaebeo. 
August  26^ 
Qaeo«c 

AuiniBt  36, 
Quebec. 
September  7, 
Quebec. 

September  13, 
Quebec. 
September  14, 
Quebec 


September  IS, 
Quebec 
September  30, 
Quebec. 
September  23, 
Quebec 
September  24, 
Quebec. 

September  30, 
Quebec. 

October  4, 
Quebec 


October  8, 
Quebec 
October  9, 
Quebec. 


October  23, 
Quebec. 


October  28, 
Quebec 

October  29, 
Quebec 

Norember  4, 
Quebec. 
Norember  9^ 
Quebec 

Norember  12, 
Quebec 


Movemeot  of  troops.    Hospital  at  Three  Bivers.  Page  164 

Promotions.  165 

Accoatrements  of  3  Ist  to  be  examined.  165 

Bstablishment  of  29tb,  3l8t  and  l-84th.  166 

Foreign  troops  to  report  to  General  Biedesel.  166 

Bmbarkation  of  foreign  troops.  166 

^tate  of  clothing  to  be  reported.  167 

Artificers,  &;o.;  in  engineer's  department  towork  onSnndays.  167 

Findings  of  court  martial  approved  of.  167 

Promotions.  168 

Bmbarkation  of  troops.  168 

Ouort-martial  dissolved.  166 

Findings  of  eonrt  martial  approved.  168 

Beqnisitions  to  be  sent  in.  169 

Distribution  of  troops  in  winterqaarters.  16  J 

Appointments.  170 

Inspection  of  clothing.  170 

The  44th  is  to  march  to  Sorel.  171 

Promotions.  171 

Forage  money.  177 

Beturns  to  be  made.  177 

Distribation  of  31st.  178 

The  grenadier  and  a  battalion  company  of  31st  to  take  up  quarters 

in  Quebec.  178 

A  second  battalion  to  be  raised  by  Sir  John  Johnson.  178 


Norember  14, 
Quebec. 

Norember  25, 
Quebec. 
Norember  30, 
Quebec. 
December  3, 
Quebec. 

December  4, 
Quebec. 

December  11, 
Quebec. 
December  15, 
Quebec. 


Promotions. 

Hails  to  be  sent  to  A.  G's  office. 

Bangers  to  be  formed  into  three  companies. 

Issue  of  rations. 

Beturns. 

Beturn  of  snowshoes. 

Promotions. 

Appointment. 


179 
181 
181 
182 
182 
182 
183 
184 


«36 


HALDIXAND  OOLLBOXXOH 


B.  83 


1782. 
Jannaiy  T, 
Quebec. 

Febniaiy  6, 
Qiiebeo. 

Febniary  7, 
Quebec. 
Febrasrj  17, 
Quebec 
March  6, 
Qaebec 


March  IS. 
St.  Joha^f. 

April  24 
Montreal. 

April  30, 

MontreaL 

Ma7«, 

MontreaL 

May  18, 

Montreal. 

Maj24, 
Montreal. 

June  10, 
Quebec 

June  14, 
Quebec. 


June  28, 
Quebec. 


May  28, 
MontrM. 

Quebec 


Quebec 
JulyJ, 
Quebec. 
July  8, 
Quebec 

Jttl^  11, 
Quebec 
July  16, 
Quebec 
July  24, 
Quebec 


July  29, 
Quebec 
July  80, 
Quebec 

July  31, 
Quebec 


Betnrns  of  arms  are  to  be  sent  in  by  British  rei^menta  and  loy- 

aliflta.  Pago  184 

Promotione.  184 

Allowance  of  ram  to  be  stopped  and  money  substitated.  185 

Finding  of  court  martial  approved  of.  185 

Appointment.  185 

Batt  and  forage  money.  186 

Appointments.  186 

Preparations  for  taking  the  field.  186 

Coort  martial  ordered.  186 

No  trader  to  settle  at  Oswego  without  a  pass,  18T 

Oare  to  be  taken  of  Indian  presents  on  tbeir  way  to  the  apper 

posts.                                           ,  187 

Instraotions  for  officers  commanding  the  upper  posts  to  make 

themselves  acquainted  with  situation  of  their  commandSi  &c        18T 

Court  martial  dissolved.  188 

Detachments  to  join  their  corps.  188 

Promotions.  189 

Men  of  the  47th  to  be  draughted  into  the  8th.  191 

Promotions.  191 

Appointment.  192 

finding  of  court  martial  approved.  192 

44th  Begiment  to  be  reduced  to  56  men  per  company.  195 

General  court  martial  ordered.  195 

Fatigue  parties  to  be  furnished.  196 

Bmbarkation  of  troops.  196 

Appmntment.  196 

Promotions.  196 

Promotions.  19f 

Betums  of  officers  for  purchase.  197 

Finding  of  court  martial  approved.  197 

Finding  of  court  martial  approved.  197 

Issue  of  rations.  198 

General  court  martial  ordered.  198 

Promotions.  199 


k 


B.  83 


HALDDCANB  OOLLBGTION. 


637 


178). 
ADgutt  8, 
Qaebeo. 
Ao|ni8t8, 
Qaebeo. 
AuffattOy 
Queoee. 

Aof^st  12, 
Qaebee. 

Aagniitia, 
Qoeibeo. 
AoKoit  19, 
Quebec. 

September  3, 
Quebec 
September  16, 
Quebec. 


September  22, 
Quebec. 

September  28, 
Qaebee. 
September  27, 
Qaebeo. 

September  30, 
Qaebee 


October  8, 
Qaebeo. 

October  9, 
Quebec. 
October  10^ 
Qaebeo. 
October  17, 
Qaebeo. 
October  21, 
Qaebee 


October  24, 
Qaebee 
October  2S, 
Qaebee. 

October  28, 
<2vebeo. 
October  31, 
■Qaebee 

NoTember  4, 
■Qocbee 

Norember  21, 
^oebec. 
Morember  29, 
Qaebeo. 
December  1, 
Qaebeo. 

Deoember  7, 
Qaebee 
Deoember  30, 

1783. 
Janaarr  7, 
Qaebee 


Promotional 

Coort  martial. 

Heads  of  departments  to  transmit  aooonnts  ciirrent. 

Appointments. 

Staflfpay. 

Hospital  goard. 

Coort  of  Inquiry. 

Invalids  to  be  sent  home. 

Demands  for  stores.  > 

Leave  of  absenoe,  &c. 

Deoision  on  ooort-martial  finding  deferred. 

Promotions. 

Appointment. 

Acquittal  of  Lieutenant  Hartley. 

Detachments  to  join  their  corps. 

Appointment 

Survey  of  clothing. 

Promotions. 

Promotions. 

Winter  quarters. 

Promotions* 

Embarkation  of  invalids. 

Troops  to  march  to  winter  quarters. 


Page  200 
801 
iOl 
202 
202 
202 
202 
202 
203 
203 


203 
204 
204 
205 
205 
205 
205 
207 
20T 
209 


210 


Sir  John  Johnson  appointed  Superintendent  and  Inspector  General 
of  Indians.  210 

Promotions. 

Appointment. 

Promotions. 

Snowshoes  to  be  issued. 

Stoppages  for  rations. 

Court-martial  ordered. 


Promotions. 


210 
211 
211 
211 
212 
212 

213 


•38 


HALDIMAND  OOLLKOTION, 


B.  83^ 


1783. 

Qaebee. 

February  1, 
Quebec 
February  4^ 
Quebec. 
April  14, 
Quebec 

April  17, 
Quebec 
April  27, 
Quebec 

Qaebee. 

Qoebec 

Quebec 

Quebec 

QuebeOt 

Quebec. 

Junes, 
Quebec 

June  3, 
Quebec 

June  19, 
Quebec. 
June  30, 
Quebec 

July  2, 
Quebec 

Quebec 
Joly7, 
Quebec 
July  27, 
Quebec 

Quebec 


Qaeen'B  birthday  to  be  observed  on  Satarday. 

Batt  and  forage. 

FindiDg  of  ooart-martial  approved. 


Page  213 
218 
213 


Traders    allowed   od   Isle   aax   Noiz  under  regulations  (pre- 
scribed). 216 
Snowshoes  to  be  returned.  2 18 

Pit)olaination  of  the  cessation  of  arms.  218 

Finding  of  court-martial  approved ;  pardon  of  the  prisoner.  221 

Working  detachment  for  Qaebee.  222 

Finding  of  conrt  martial  approved.  222 

Gonrt  martial  ordered.  226 

President  of  coart  martial  changed.  227 

Court  martial  ordered.  228 

Promotion.  229 

King's  birthday.  229 

German  troops  to  move  o  Point  Ldvis.  230 

Batt  and  forage  money.  230 

Bmbarkation  retam  of  German  troops.  230 

Appointment.  231 

German  troops  to  settle  their  provision  acconnts.  231 

Masters  of  transports  to  have  the  sole  use  of  state  rooms.  231 

Embarkation  of  German  troops.  232 


GsNSBAL  Obdsrs  bt  Genxral  Haldimand. — 1783, 1784. 


17S3. 
July  29, 
Quebec . 

July  30, 
Quebec. 
July  31, 
Quebec 

July  31, 
Quebec 

July  31, 
Quebec 
August  2, 
Quebec 

August  3, 
ic 


B.84. 

Embarkation  of  troops. 
Beview  of  troops. 
Provisions  for  troops. 
Ammunition  to  be  delivered  np. 
Begnlations  for  embarkation. 
Thanks  to  German  troops. 
Orders  for  sailing  of  transports. 


B.  M.,  21,744. 

Pagel 
1 
1 
1 
2 
2 
2 


B.  84 


HALDIMAlfD  OOLLIOTION* 


639 


— r  1783. 
Qaebee— 
ADgott  3. 
AagaBt  3. 
September  8. 
September  11. 
September  28. 
October  1. 
October  11. 
October  13. 
October  13. 

October  14. 
October  17. 
October  17. 
October  18. 
October  20. 
Norember  3. 
KoTember  4. 
Norember  8. 

NoTember  8. 

NoTcmber  26. 
Norember  27* 
NoTember27. 
December  12. 
December  16. 
December  21. 
December  24. 
December  24. 
December  24. 

1784. 
January  29. 

Febinary  25. 

Ifarch  15. 
April  18. 
April  19. 
Maj31. 

MajSl. 
May  31. 
Jone  14. 

Jane  17. 
July  8. 


July  20. 
Joly  21. 
Joly  23. 
AagQBt  4. 
Aagust  12. 
AogiiBt  14. 

AugQBt  16. 
August,  16. 


Approval  of  appearaDoe  of  3lBt  and  44th  at  review.  Pago  2 

FindiDgs  of  ooart  martial  approved.  d 

EatioDB.  9 

Oenoral  ooart  martial  ordered.  9 

Reliefs  for  the  upper  posts.  10 

Promotions.  10 

Royal  Artillery  ordered  to  Sorel  for  detachment  daty.  11 

General  ooart  martial  to  assemble.  1 1 

Promotions.  12 

Movements  of  troops  to  Sorel  and  Three  Rivers,  13 

Ck)art  martial  adjourned.  13 

Embarkation  of  troops  to  West  Indies  and  Oreat  Britain.  13 

Findings  of  ooart  martial  approved.  13 

Promotions.  14 

Distribation  of  troops.  15 

Findings  of  coait  martial  approved.  16 

Promotions.  18 

Royal  proclamation  with  instraotions  for  redacing  the  forces  in 

Canada,  with  plan  of  red  need  establishment^  &c.  21 

Promalgation  of  orders  for  redaction.  31 

Returns  of  stores.  34 

C)urt  martial  on  Lt.  Col,  Cockburn,  St.  Enstache.  34 

Winter  quarters.  3^ 

Findings  of  court-martial  approved  of.  37 

Promotions.  3d 

Appointment.  3S 

Promotions.  39 
Proclamation  granting  lands  to  the  Provincial  troops  and  refugee 

loyalists  in  Canada,  wi^h  regulations.  31) 

Appointment.  45 
The  sick  to  bo  taken  charge  of  by  their  own  corps,  the  hospital 

having  been  broken  up.  4^ 

Ferries  to  be  paid  for  by  troops  in  cash,  46 

Disbanded  soldiers  to  receive  grants  of  land.  47 

Promotions.  AS 

Three  years  men  and  invalids  to  be  in  readiness  to  embark  for 

Britain.  49 

Promulgating  order  as  to  master  roll  of  troops.  43 

Promulgating  order  as  to  contingent  men,  and  circular  letter.  51 
Promulgating  war  office  regulations  as  to  prices  of  commissions, 

half-pay,  £o*  5J 
The  three  years  men  and  invalids  to  be  taken  charge  of  by  Cap> 

tain  firown.  55 
Promulgating  papers  respecting  the  secure  custody  of  officers 

charged  with  capital  crimes,   transmitted  by    the    Secretary  at 

War.  55 

Returns  of  half-pay  officers.  59 

Embatkation  of  three  years'  men  and  invalids.  60 

Reports  of  guards,  &3.,  to  be  made  to  the  commandant.  61 

Embarkation  of  reduced  men.  6 1 

Transport  for  reduced  men.  61 

Changes  in  the  prices  of  commissions,  with  forms  to  be  used  for 

purchase,  sales,  exchange,  &o.  70 

Invalids  to  be  medically  examined  and  reported  on.  61 

Orders  from  the  War  Office  as  to  exercise,  discipline,  &c.  6i 


126-  17 


1 


640 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


R   8^ 


1784, 
Quebec— 
Augufi  19. 

AoffOftSL 
ADfoitaS. 

Angott  30 
MdSl. 


List  of  penons  employed  Id  yarioos  departmeots  to  be  Bent  to 
headqaartere.  64 

Embarkation  of  reduced  men.  P<^  64 

Warrant  for  regnlatiog  recraitingy  reviewing  regiments,  &o,     65 
Embarkation  of  redact  men.  6^ 


September  23.     Promulgating  warrant  for  regulating  the  attendance  of  officers  on 
foreign  sw^ice.  IT 

Movements  of  troops.  Bl 

Movements  of  troops  8 1 

Begnlation  of  the  command  in  the  upper  posts.  Bl 

Colonel  Hope  to  be  Q.  M.  G. ;  all  returns  to  be  made  to  him  re> 
lating  to  that  department.  All  returns  relating  to  the  army  to  be 
made  to  Brigade  Major  Fraser.  82 

Promotion.  83 

Troops  to  attend  at  the  execution  of  an  Indian  murderer.  83 

List  of  general  and  staff  officers  serving  in  Canada  on  24th  June, 

1784.  84 


September  36. 
tJeptember  27< 
October  20. 
October  36. 


Norember  8: 
NoTeaiber  4. 
Hof  ember  4. 


fUaisTXE  OF  Military  Commissions— 1778  to  1782. 


(There  are  also  some  dated  in  1783  and  1784) 


1T77. 
October  8. 

October  8. 
October  8. 
October  8. 
October  S.     . 
December  30. 

December  24. 

1778. 
May  4. 

Jane  28. 


B.  85—1. 


B.M.,  21,745. 


William  Hughes.    Commission  as  major,  53rd.  42 

Thomas  Hughes.    Commission  as  lieutenant,  63rd.  42 

Simeon  Lord.    CommisMOo  a»  captain — iieuteoant,  53rd  43 

Richard  Davis.    Commission  as  captain,  53rd.  42 

Thomas  Scott.    Commission  as  captain,  53rd.  42 

Walter  Butler.    Commission  as  captain,  Butler's  Banger's.  6^ 

William  Caldwell.  Commission  as  captain,  Butler's  Banger's.  83 

Peter  Tenbrook.    Commission  as  captain,  Butler's  Banger's.     83 

Lieutenant  Shanks,  B.  N.    Appointed  commissioner  of  the  naval 

yards  and  docks  on  the  lakes,  and  on  same  date,  4 

Master  and  commander  in  the  naval  armament  on  the  lakes.   5 

Jane  2&  Chambers,  Commander  B.  N.    Appointed  master  and  commander 

on  the  rivers  and  lakes.  & 

Jane  28.  Captain  Grant,  B.  N.  To  command  the  naval  armament  on  Lakes 

Erie,  Huron  and  Michigan.  7 

Jane  28.  Lieutenant  Blacket.    To  act  as  second  lieutenant  in  the  naval 

armament  on  the  rivers  and  lakes.  9^ 

Blmnk  date.  John  Butler.  Blank  commissions  for  officer  in  the  Bangers.  16 
Jane  28.  John  Coleman.    Appointed  master  builder  on  the  lakes.  19 

JbIj  1.  ' — Anthon.    Appointed  surgeon's  mate  at  Detroit.  40 

Joij  14.  W.  R  Crawford.    Commission  as  lieutenant,  King's  Boyal  Begi- 

ment  of  ]New  York.  ^5 

Jnlj  u.  C.  Ereueer.    Commission  as  ensign,  King's  Boyal  Beffiment.  26 

Jalj  24.  I>avid  Smith.    Commission  as  lieutenant,  Bojal  Highland  Bmi. 

grants.  23 

Jaly  24.  Bobcrt  Guthric.    To  be  surgeon  of  the  corps  of  Bangers  to  serve 

with  the  Indians  under  Major  Bailer.  10 

Jalj  24.  s.  W.  Prenties.    Commission  as  ensign,  Boyal  Highland  Begi- 

ment.  ^4 


B.85 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


041 


1778 
J«l7  28. 

Aagntt  1. 
Avgnttl. 

Aagntt  1. 
Angniti. 

AqcoiI  11. 

October  6. 
Oetober  6. 
October  13. 

Oetober  13. 

Oetober  25. 

October  35. 
October  38. 

Oetober  38. 

KoTcmber  31 

Deoember  3. 

1778. 
f  ebnutfy  5. 

FebniAiy  8. 

Febroary  8. 
Febriuiry  8. 
AprU7. 

AprU  13. 

April  17. 

April  19. 

April  19. 

April  36. 

April  38. 

1779. 
lUyl. 

Ko  date. 

Kodate. 

Majl. 

Mftjl. 

Ma  J  3. 
Ma7  3. 


Bobert   Leake.     CommiBioa    as    captain    in    the    Provinoial 

troope.  Page  70 

John  Bailer.    Blank  commiBsions  for  captain  and  first  and  second 

lieatenants  in  the  Rangers.  11-13 

John  Macdonaid  to  be  captain  in  Bailer's  Rangers,  69 

(Called  Macd^nnell  at  p.  83.) 

Andrew  Bradt  to  be  first  lieatenant  in  Bailer's  Rangers.  69 

James  Allison.    Appointed  lieatenant   and  commander   of  the 

armed  schooner  '*Mercary."  14 

John  Yalaniine.    Commission  as  adjaiant  to  the  King's  Royal 

Regiment  ot  New  York.  41 

Henry  Wills.    Commission  as  lieatenant  in  the  63rd.  51 

Bnfiign  Wilmer.    To  be  lieatenant  in  the  63rd.  61 

William  Robertson.    Appointing  him  clerk  of  the  cheqae  for  the 

lakes.  18 

James  Andrews.    Appointed  master  and  commander  in  the  naval 

armament  on  the  rivers  and  lakes.  38 

James    Fisher,^    To    be    surgeoa's    mate    to   the   garrison    of 

Qaebec.  16 

Beojamin  Paaling.    To  be  first  lieatenant,  Bailer's  Rangers.     69 
George  Armstrong.    Commission  as  lieateoant  in  8th  or  King's 

Regiment.  20 

Anthony  Monin  (or  Monier).    Commission  as  ensign  in  the  8th 

or  King's  Roffiment.  21 

H.  S.  Blankley.    Commission  as  lieatenant  in  the  29th.  22 

Thomas  Bennet     Appointed  adjutant  to  the  8th  or  King's.       47 
J.  F.  Holland.    Commission  as  ensign,  King's  Royal  Regiment  of 

New  York.  42 

Peter  Hair.    To  be  captain  in  Bailer's  Ranger's.  09 

(Galled  Hare  at  p.  83.) 

John  Tarney.    To  be  first  lieatenant  in  Bailer's  Rangers.  69 

Joseph  Ferris.    To  be  second  lieatenant  in  Bailer's  Rangers.    69 
Patrick    Gibson.      Appointed    qaartermaster    to    the    8th    or 

King's.  48 

Andrew  Ayres.    Appointed  lieatenant  commander  of  the  armed 

schooner  **Mercary."  33 

Robert  Dake.    To  be  ensign  in  the  63rd.  76 

Latham.    To  be  lieatenant  in  the  53rd.  51 

Mare.    To  be  captain  in  53rd.  61 

Adam  McAUao,    Yolonteer  on  the  npper  lakes.  66 

Dedrick  Brehm.  Appointed  barrackmaster-general  in  Canada.    64 

Anthony  Confroy.  Appointed  second  lieatenant  in  the  naval 
armament  on  the  rivers  and  lakes.  31 

Hypolite  LaForce.  Appointed  master  and  commander  in  the 
naval  armament  on  the  rivers  and  lakes.  27 

J.  B.  Boacheite.  Appointed  master  and  commander  in  the  naval 
armanent  on  the  rivers  and  lakes.  28 

Lieatenant  Blackei.  Appointed  first  lieatenant  in  the  naval 
armament  on  the  rivers  ana  lakes.  29 

William  Stead.  Appointed  first  lieatenant  and  commander  in 
the  naval  armament  on  the  rivers  and  lakes.  34 

— ^  O'Hara.  Appointed  first  lieatenant  in  the  naval  armament  on 
the  rivers  and  lakes.  30 

Joseph  Migneron.  Appointed  second  lieatenant  in  the  naval 
armament  on  the  rivers  and  lakes.  3i 


126— 17J 


€42 


HALDDfAKD  OOLLIOnOH. 


R8S-1 


1T79. 
May  2. 

May  3. 
1UJ4. 

M«7  10. 

May  11. 

Maj31 
June  3l 
Jone  4. 
Jnneai. 
Jooe  24. 
July«. 

JolyT. 

July  13. 
July  26. 
Joly  26. 
Angnit  1. 
Aogait  1. 

AogiiBt  4. 
AogQit  4. 

October  12. 
October  12. 
October  16. 

October  22. 
October  22. 
October  22. 
OcUber  22. 

October  22. 

October  22. 

NoTcmber  11. 
NoTeuiber  20. 

Norember  21. 

December  26. 
DeceOiber  26. 

Decen-ber  25. 

December  26. 
December  25. 

December  26. 
December  27. 


«—  BankiD.    Appointed  lieatenant  and  oommander  in  the  naTal 

armament  on  the  rivers  and  lmkee«  P*ge  35 

R  P.  Tonge.    Appointed  lieutenant  and  commander  in  the  naval 

armament  on  the  rivers  and  lakes.  36 

Alexander  Shields.    Appointed  lieutenant  and  commander  in  the 

naval  armament  on  the  rivers  and  lakes.  37 

William    Haloro.     Appointed    to    take    charge    of   the  armed 

schooner  •*  Mercury."  39 

William  Haicro.    Commission  as  first  lieutenant  and  commander 

on  the  lakes.  58 

J.  Duhamtl.    Volunteer  on  the  lakes.  56 

0.  Bevnolds.    Volunteer  on  the  lakes.  56 

^  C.  DeNiverville.    Volunteer  on  the  lakes.  ^-6 

A.  Lausier.    Volunteer  on  the  lakes.  56 

Bichard  Corbin.    Volunteer  on  the  lakes.  56 

Cbiquet.     Commission   as    lieutenant  and    commander  on  the 

lakes.  62 

Alexander  Harrow.  Commission  as  lieutenant  and  commander  on 

the  lakes.  68 

Chevalier  DeNiverville.    Volunteer  on  the  lakes.  56 

«      David  Cowan.    Appointed  eeoood  lieutenant  on  the  lakes.  39 

Eicbard  Je<fery.  Appointed  second  lieutenant  on  the  lakes.  39 
Hugh  Dickson.    Commission  as  captain  in  the  '^^Bth.  49 

R  B.  Liernoult.    Appointed  adjauntr general  of  the  forces  in  the 

Province  of  Quebec.  73 

Jacob  Bali.  To  be  fin>t  lieutenant  in  Butler's  Ranger's.  69.83 
— *-  Langans.    Commission  as  ensign,  King's  Boyal  Regiment  of 

New  York.  5S 

Charles  Blake.  Appointed  surgeon  to  the  garrison  of  Montreal.  45 
Jttmes  Bonaldeon.   Appointed  surgeon  to  the  34th«  46 

Adam  McAllan.    Commission  as  lieutenant  on  the  lakes.  68 

Foy.     To  be  lieutenant  in  the  29th.  49 

Baldimand.    To  be  captain-lieutenant  in  the  29th,         49 

William  Wood.    Commission  as  captain  in  the  34th.  50 

J.  A.  Harris.  Commibsion  as  major  in  the  l-84th  (Boyal  Highland 

Emigrants).  '  52 

Duncan  Murray.  Appointed  quartermaster  l-84th,  Boyal  High- 
land Emigrants.  53 

Gore.    To  be  lieutenant  in  the  34th.  50 

George  Dame.  Commise-ion  as  captain  in  the  Bangers.  42  69*83 
Alexander  Wibhart.    Commission  as  second  lieutenant  on  the 

lakes.  V  6S 

William  Wifehait.      Commission  as    second  lieutenant    on   the 

lakes.  68 

Andrew  Thompson.  Commis&ion  as  captain  in  the  Bangers.  42-6  J 

Commission  as  second  lieutenant,  Butler's 

45 


Donald  McDonnell 
Bangers 


Alexander  McDonnell.     To  be  second   lieatenant   in 
Bangers. 
Jesse  Pauling. 


Butler's 

69 

Commission  as  quartermaster,  Butler's  Bangerf*. 

45-69 

John  Hare.  Commission  a8  first  lieutenant, Butler's  Bangers.  45  83 
(Called  aUo  Hair,  p.  69.) 

George  Herkimer   To  be  first  lieutenant  in  Butler's  Banger's.    69 
John  Copely.    Appointed  quartermaster,  34th.  43 


B.85-1 


HALDDf AMD  OOLLlOTIOIf. 


643 


1780. 
JanoAry  1. 

January  7. 

Febniarj  U. 

March  10. 
March  10. 
April  1. 
AprU  10. 
Maj9. 

Jmljai. 

September  23 
October  9. 


^  KoTember  1. 


(1780). 


No  date 
(.780). 


1781. 
January  1. 

Febmarj.ai. 


1783. 
F^bmary  18. 

Jone  25. 

October  1. 

1783. 
Mfiy  27. 

October  1. 

1784. 
January  29. 

October  27. 


Lieutenant  Blackett.    Commission  as  lieutenant  and  commander 

on  the  lakes.  Page  67 

John  Moir.      Commission  as  first  lieutenant  and  commander 

on  the  lakes.  59 

John  Butler.  Commission  as  lieut.  colonel  of  the  Bangers.  44  69-93 
William  Johnson.    Commisf^ion  as  lieutenant,  47th.  60 

Charles  Southouse.      Commission  as  ensign,  29  bh.  60 

Patrick  Sinclair.    To  be  captain  in  the  84th.  52 

William  Biker.    As  lieutenant  and  commander  on  the  lakes.  62 
Captain  La  Force.    Appointed  to    superintend    the   civil   de- 
partment of  the  dockyard  at  Carleton  Island.  57 
Captain  Boss.    Commission  as  major  in  the  Second  Battalion  of 

the  Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York,  which  it  is  proposed  to  raise.  61 
Maurice  Aikin.    Appointed  adjatant,  34th.  60 

Empowering  masters  of  arrived  ships  to  grant  licenses  for  fishing 

vessels.  6d 

William  Cox.    Commission  as  second  lieutenant,  Boyal  Artil- 

lerv.  65 

Colonel  Batler.  Dates  of  officers*  commissions  in  Butler's  Rangers, 

with  names.  69 

Joseph  Brant    Dite  blank.    Commission  as    captain  of    the 

Northern  Confederated  Indians.    Along  with   this    were  sent  a 

number  of  other  commissions.  60 

General  Haldimand.    Blank  form  of  commission  for  officers  in 

the  Bangers.  64 

Lieut,  Perrault    To  be  captain  of  a  company  of  the  militia  in 

the  town  of  Quebec  Hn  French).  71a 

General  Haldimand.    List  of  commi^ions  signed  by  him  with 

regiments,  names  of  officers  and  dates.  75 

John  Butler.    Lst  of  officers  in  his  corps  of  Bangers,  names  and 

dates  of  commissions.  83 

Hugh  Thompson.  Commission  as  first  lieutenant  on  the  lakes.  63 
James  Davidson.    Appointment  as  surgeon  to  the  corps  of  British 

Militia  in  the  town  of  Quebec.  66 

General  Haldimand.    Blank  form  of  commission  for  officers  of  the 

British  militia  in  the  town  of  Quebec.  71 

Joseph    Merrit.     Appointei  boatswain  of    the  dockyard,    St. 

John's.  72 

Lewis  Genevay.    Appointed    barrackma&ter  for  Montreal  and 

Chambly.  74 

John  Boss,    Appointed  commandant  of  Oswego.  79 

Mrs.  Mary  Braut.    Granting  her  a  pension  of  a  hundred  pounds 

currency  a  year.  80 

James  Fisher.    Appointed  surgeon  to  the  Garrison  of  Qaebec.  82 
Kenelm  Chandler.    Appointed  barrack  master  of  Qaebec.  81 


George  Smith. 
John's. 


Appointed  preventive  and  naval  officer  at  St. 

84 


BeoisTca  op  Naval  and  Military  Commissions,  1778^1782. 
fi.  8S.2.  B.M.,  21,Y4S. 

This  is  almost  a  duplicate  of  the  previous  volume,  the  names  being 
differently  arranged. 


n 


%4i 


HALDIlfAHD  OOLLIOTIOH. 


B.86-1 


Wabeants  issubd  for  THi  Ordinabt  Sbrtioc  of  thi  Aemt— 1778— 

1761— yOL.  I.,  PART  I, 

B.  86-1.  B.M.,  21,746-1. 


1778. 
JdIjI 

to 
Jolj  28. 


Aagnit  11 

to 
Angutt  31. 


October  3 

to 
October  31. 


NoTember  4 

to 
NoTember  26 


December  U 

to 
December  24. 

1779. 
Joonary  2 

to 
JaniiAiy  21. 

Febmarj  17 

to 
Febroary  25. 


March  8 
to 
MAroh20. 


April  18 

to 

April  24. 


Warrants  issued^ — 

For  pay  of  the  34th  Begiment.  Page  3 

For  pay  of  a  detachmeot  of  the  47th  Begiment.  6 

For  Babeistenoe  of  the  29ih  Begiment  8 

For  sabfiistence  of  eight  compaoles  of  the  3lBt.  11 

For  sabeiiitenoe  of  the  63rd.  14 
For  money  to  pay  off  the  detachment  of  the  20th  eerying  with  the 

53rd.  17 
For  money  to  pay  off  a  detachment  of  the  62nd  serying  with  other 

regiments.  18 
For  eabeistence  of  sergeantR  of  the  9th,  20th,  2lBt,  24th,  29th, 

3l8t,  33rd,  34th,  47th,  63rd  and  62nd  Begimenta  going  with  clothing 

and  baggage.  19 
To  pay  off  the  soldiers  of  the  24th  Berving  in  other  regiments.  20 

For  the  pay  of  the  Hesse  Hanaa  Obassears.  21 

For  the  sabfiistonce  of  the  8th  Begiment.  22 

For  sabsistenoe  of  the  Branswick  troops.  24 

For  sabBistence  of  a  detachment  of  Hanaa  troops.  27 

For  pay  of  the  34th.  29 

For  BQDsiBteDce  for  eight  companies  of  the  3lBt.  32 

For  Babsistence  of  the  ;29th  Begiment.  36 

For  Bubsistence  of  a  detachment  of  the  47th  Begiment.  38 
For  Bubsistence  of  the  8th  Begiment  (two)                       ^     40-42 

For  BubsiBtence  of  the  63rd.  46 

For  Babdistence  of  a  detachment  of  the  Hanaa  troops.  48 

For  sabBiBtence  of  the  Branswick  troops.  61 

For  sabBistenoe  of  a  detachment  of  the  47th.  64 

For  sabiBtence  of  the  29th.  66 

For  subsistence  of  the  An  halt  Zerbst  troops.  69 

For  pay  of  the  34th  Begiment.  62 

For  pay  of  the  Hesee  Hanaa  ChasBears.  66 

For  sub^ii^tence  of  the  5Mrd.  68 

For  BabsisteLce  of  a  detachment  of  the  Hanaa  troops.  71 

For  sabsistence  of  the  HeBse  Hanaa  Chasseurs.  76 

For  the  pay  of  the  34th  Begiment.                    *  77 

For  subsistence  of  the  Anbalt  Zerbst  troops.  80 

For  subsistence  of  eight  companies  of  the  31st  Begiment.  83 

For  subsistence  of  the  53rd  Begiment.  87 

For  subsistence  of  the  An  halt  Zerbst  troops*  90 

For  pay  of  the  Hesse  Hanau  troops.  92 

For  Bubsistence  of  the  '^9th  Begiment.  94 

For  subsisteDce  of  eight  companies  of  the  3l8t  Begiment.  98 

For  subsistence  of  the  Hesse  Hanau  troops.  102 

For  jsubsistence  of  eight  companies  of  the  3lst  Begiment.  105 

For  pay  of  ten  companies  of  the  34th  Begiment.  109 

For  subsistenoe  of  the  63rd  Begiment.  112 

For  subsistence  of  the  47th.  116 

For  subsistence  of  a  detachment  of  the  47th.  119 

For  subsistence  of  the  Brunswick  troops.  121 

For  subsistence  of  the  Hesse  Hanau  troops.  126 


»  oQunui. 


6-1 


HALDIHAVD  OOLLKCTIOH. 


ea 


lOwiIAlTSllTBlr  J"?- 

to 
aj31. 

[iment. 
tofthe47tk&pft 

oomptBtesoftlilk 


For  pay  of  tho  Hesso  Hanaa  Chasseurs  (two). 
For  sabsietenoe  of  the  Aobalt  Zerbst  troops. 


Page  128-128 
129 


For  subsistence  of  the  8th  or  King'd  Regiment  (three).  132,  181. 

1S6 
138,  141 


For  subsistence  of  the  2Pth  Begiment,  (two). 


one  16. 


148 
162 
155 
158 
160 
163 


to 
ulyS. 

"*«^*?-?iogn.tl6 

to 
^MSto«nf!iugiwta8. 


For  subsistence  of  eight  oompanies  of  the  31st  Begiment. 

For  pay  of  the  34th  Begiment. 

For  subsistence  of  the  58rd  Begiment. 

For  subsistence  of  a  detachment  of  the  47th  Begiment. 

For  subsistence  oi  the  Anhait  Zerbst  troops. 

For  pay  of  the  Hanau  Chasseurs. 

For  subsistence  of  the  29:ii  Begiment. 

For  subsistence  of  eight  companies  of  the  3l8t  Begiment. 

For  pay  of  the  3  Uh  Begiment.' 

For  subsistence  of  the  53rd  Regiment. 

For  subsistence  of  the  Hesse  Hanau  troops  (two) .  1T«,  178 

For  subsistence  of  a  company  of  Hanau  Chasseurs.  180 

For  subsistence  of  the  Anhait  Zerbst  troops.  181 

For  sub.nstence  of  a  detachment  of  the  47th  Begiment.     184,  186 


165 
16? 
171 
173 


iTttw-iai  3fl»     Jeptember  8 

[.IJMK^i"*^'  to 

September  30. 


jSiSL  i^-- 


""^  October  4 

-HT  :  a  J»  October  31. 


KoTember  8 
to 
UK        NoTember  24. 

^  December  1 

to 
December  13. 

^  ^a#  1T80. 

^       Januarj  6 
to 

:£.  JaJlXUkTJ  20. 


February  3. 

to 
Febraary  26. 


Marcbl 
to 
JiAreh29. 


For  subsistence  of  the  29ih  regiment  (two). 
For  pay  of  the  Hesse  Hanau  troops. 
For  subsistence  of  the  Hesse  Hanau  Chasseurs. 
For  subsistence  of  the  Hesse  Hanau  troops. 
For  subsistence  of  the  8th  Regiment  (two). 
For  subsistence  of  the  d4th  Regiment. 
For  subsistence  of  the  Brunswick  troops. 
For  subsistence  of  the  53rd  Begiment. 
For  Bubsistence  of  the  47th  Begiment. 
For  subsistence  of  the  1-S4th  regiment 
For  subsistence  of  eight  oompanies  of  the  31st  Begiment. 
For  subsistence  of  the  Anhait  Zarbst  troops  (two). 
For  subsistence  of  the  8th  Begiment. 
For  subsistence  of  the  29th  Begiment. 
For  pay  of  the  Hanau  Chassears. 
For  pay  of  the  34th  Begiment. 

Statement  of  subsistence  wanted  f  ^r  a  detachment   of  the 
Hanau  troops. 
For  subsistence  of  the  5Srd  Regiment. 
For  subsistence  of  eight  companies  of  the  31st  Begiment. 
F6r  subsistence  of  the  Anhait  Zerbst  troops. 
For  stlbsistence  of  the  Brunswick  troops. 

For  subsistence  of  the  He«8e  Hanau  troops. 

For  subsistence  of  the  8th  Regiment. 

For  subsistence  of  the  3 let  Regiment. 

For  subsistence  of  the  29th  Regiment. 

For  pay  of  the  34th  Regiment. 

For  subsistence  of  the  53rd  Regiment. 

For  pay  of  the  Hesse  Hanau  Chasseurs. 

For  subsistence  of  the  Anhait  Zerbst  troops. 

For  subsistence  of  the  l-84th  Regiment 

For  pay  of  the  34th  Regiment 

For  subsistence  of  the  8th  regiment. 

For  subsistence  of  a  detachment  of  the  Hesse  Hanau  troops. 

For  pay  of  the  Hesse  Hanau  Chasseurs. 


187 
191 
193 
194 

196,  197 
199 
202 
204 
207 
209 
212 

214,  '^5 
217 
219 
222 
224 
Hesse 
228 


228 
231 
234 
235 

248 
239 
240 
244 
247 
249 
251 
253 
255 
25T 
263 
264 
270 


J 


646 


HALDqiAND  COLLIOTIOH. 


B.ez. 


1T80. 
lUrekl 
to 


April  16 

to 

April  36. 

IU78 

to 
Ifoytft. 


Jone  9 
to 
Jue  39. 


Joljl 

to 
Julj  37. 


For  BubbiBteDoe  of  the  29th  Regiment  P^ge  2M 

For  sabsisteDce  of  the  63rd  Regiment  271 

For  sobfiistaDce  of  the  l-84th  Regiment  274 

For  BobeiBteDoe  of  eight  oompanieB  of  the  3  let  Regiment.         2T7 
For  BabfiiBtence  of  the  Bron^wick  troops.  281 

For  BubBiBtonce  of  the  Anhalt  Zerbet  troopB.  280 

For  pay  of  the  34th  Regiment  285 

For  BQbBiBtence  of  a  detachment  of  the  HesBe  Hanaa  troopa     288 

For  pay  of  the  Hesse  flanaa  ChassearB.  2.0 

For  BubBistence  of  the  5^rd  Regiment  292 

For  BobBiBtence  of  the  29th  Reiciment 

For  fiabsistODce  of  the  1-H4th  Regiment 

For  sabsiBtence  of  the  ^th  Regiment. 

For  BabBiBtence  of  eight  oompanieB  of  the  3l8t  Regiment 

For  fiubsistence  of  the  Anhalt  Zdrbst  troops. 

For  feubiiBtence  of  the  29th  Regiment 

For  pay  of  the  34th  Regiment. 

For  sab^ifctence  of  the  feth  Regiment. 


294 
296 
29B 
300 
303 
305 
307 
309 


Atgiut  1. 


For  BcbdBtenoe  ot  the  BronBwick  troops.  311 

For  Bubsibtence  of  the  5ird  Regiment.  313 

For  BobBistence  of  the  l-84th  Regiment  315 

Distribntion  of  BubsiBtence  for  eight  o^mpaoies  of  the  44th  Regi- 
ment 316 
For  Bobsmtence  of  the  Hessian  troops  and  artillery.  317 
For  Bobsistenctf  of|a  detachment  ot  the  Hesse  Hanaa  troops.  319 
For  sabsiBtence  of  eight  companies  of  the  3lBt  Regiment  321 
For  Babflistence  of  a  detachment  of  the  47th  Regiment 
(two).                                                                                     3:^4, 326 


Wabrants    Issued  for  ini  Obdinart   Skryiob  of  thb  Abmt — 
1778-1781.— Vol.  1,  pabt  2. 


•     17B0. 
Asgiift  1 
to 

AQ^QSt  27. 


Bcptember  4 

to 
September  24. 


October  6 

to 
October  80. 


B«  86- 2 • 

Warrants  issued  ;— 

Fv>r  BubsiBtence    of    a     detachment    of 
(three). 
For  pay  of  the  Hesse  Hanan  troops. 
For  sabsiBtence  of  the  HeBsian  troops. 
For  Bubsi-jtence  of  the  Anhalt  Z^rbst  troops. 
For  Bnbsiiitcnce  of  eight  companies  of  the  3  Ist  Regiment 
For  sabBistence  of  eight  companies  of  the  44th  Regiment 
For  BabfiiBtence  of  the  29th  Regiment 
For  pav  of  the  34th  Regiment 

For  Bubsistence  of  a  detachment  of  the  47th  Regiment 
For  sabsiBtence  of  the  53rd  Regiment 
For  pay  of  the  Hesse  Hanaa  Ghassears. 
To  pay  to  John  Fraser  £20,000  for  the  Babfiistence  of  troops. 
For  Bubsistence  of  the  1  84th  Regiment 
For  Babaistence  of  the  Hesse  Hanan  troops. 
For  sabsiBtence  of  the  Branswick  troops. 
For  sabsiBtence  of  a  detachment  of  the  47th  Regiment 
For  sabsiBtence  of  eight  companies  of  the  44th  Regiment. 


B.  M.,  21,  746-2. 


the  47th  Regiment 
327,  328,  830, 332 
333 
3i6 
338 
340 
342 
345 
348 
350 
352 
354 
355 
357 
360 


3i4 
363 


B.86-2 


HALDIMAND   OOLLIOTIOH. 


64T 


Pe 


1780. 
KoTtmber  1 

to 
KoTember  18. 


1T81. 

to 
jMinarj  37. 


February  1. 

Marehl 
to 
Msrch  29. 


April  1 
to 
April  29. 


Maj4 

to 
Maj  18. 


Jane  8 

to 
June  26. 

jQljS 

to 
Jalr  21. 


AafOBtl 
to 
Aufust  26. 


For  Bubeiitenoe  of  the  Aohalt  Zerb-jt  troops.  Pag©  363 

For  pay  of  the  Hespo  Hanaa  troope.  371 

For  sabsistenoe  of  the  Hesse  Hanaa  troops.  373 

For  sabsistenoe  of  the  Iiosberg  and  EDjphaaseQ  troops  and  artil 


lery. 


For  sobsisteDoe  of  eight  companies  of  the  3 1st  Regiment. 

For  pay  of  the  34th  Kegiment. 

For  BHOsistence  of  the  Branswick  troops. 

For  sabeistence  of  the  53rd  ReKiment. 

For  sobdistenoe  of  the  l*84th  Regiment. 

For  sabsistenoe  of  the  29Lh  Regiment 

For  sabsidtenoe  of  the  Anhalt  Zorbst  troops. 

For  sabsistence  of  the  5ird  Regiment. 


375 

377 
380 
883 
385 
38T 
390 


394 


397 
399 
403 
405 
408 
410 
412 
417 
419 


For  sabsistence  of  the  Losberg  and  Knyphaasen  troops  and  artil- 
lery (Hessian  troops). 
For  sabsistence  of  eight  companies  of  the  44th  Regiment. 
For  pay  of  the  34th  Regiment. 
For  sabdistence  of  the  31st  Regiment. 
For  sabsistenoe  of  l-b4th  Regiment. 
For  pay  of  the  Hesse  Hanaa  Chassears. 
For  sabsistence  of  the  29th  Regiment 
For  snbsibtence  of  the  Hesse  Hanaa  troops. 
For  sabsistence  of  eight  companies  of  the  44th  Regiment. 
For  sabsistence  of  the  Hessian  troops  and  artillery  (Losberg  and 

Knyphaasen).  422 

For  pay  of  the  34th  Regiment.  423 

For  sabsistence  of  the  Hesse  Hanao  troops.  438 

For  pay  of  the  Hesse  Hanaa  Ghasseors.  42G 

For  sabsistence  of  the  29th  Regiment.  430 

For  sabsistence  of  the  53rd  Regiment  432 

For  sabsistence  of  th3  l-84th  Regiment  435 

For  sabsistence  of  the  3 1st  Re^ment.  433 

For  sabsistence  of  the  Anhalt  Zorbst  troops.  441 
For  sabsistence  of  the  Branswick  troops  (two).  443,  415 
For  sabs'stenoe  of  the  King's  or  8tb  Regt  (three).    448,  450, 452 

For  subsistence  of  eight  companies  of  the  44th  Regiment.  455 

For  pay  of  the  3  Ith  Regiment,  457 

For  sabsi<«t«nce  of  eight  companies  of  the  3 1st  Regiment.  464 

For  sabsistence  of  the  1  €4lh  Regiment  459 

For  sabsistence  of  the  29th  Regiment  462 

For  sabsisieneo  of  the  53rd  Regiment.  4f>7 

For  pay  of  the  Hesse  Hanaa  Chassears.  469 

For  sabsistence  of  the  Anhalt  Zarbst  troops.  471 

For  sabsistence  of  the  Hesse  Hanaa  troops.  473 

For  sabsistenoe  of  the  Hessian  troops.  475 

For  sabsistence  of  eight  companies  oi  the  44th  Regiment  477 

For  sabsistence  of  the  Anhalt  Zerbst  troops.  480 
For  sabsistence  of  the  King's  or  8th  Regiment  (two).      485,  487 

For  sabsistence  of  the  3lst  Regiment  489 

For  sabsistence  of  the  34th  Regiment  492 

For  sabsistence  of  the  53id  Regiment.  494 

For  sabsistence  of  the  ]-84th  Regiment  482 

For  sabsistence  of  the  29th  Regiment  497 

For  pay  of  the  Hesse  Hanaa  Chassears.  499 

For  subsistence  of  the  He^se  Hanaa  troops.  500 
For  sabsistence  of  the  Branswick  troops  (two).                 503,  506 


«48 


HALDDfAND  OOLLIOTIOH. 


&8S-8 


1T81. 
Angnstl 
to 
AngntttS. 

September  1 

to 
September  24 


October  SO 

to 
Oetober  38. 


NoTeoiber  4 

to 
Norember  16. 


December  4, 

to       ' 

December  28. 


1782. 
JamiAiy  1 

to 
Janaarj  26. 


Febroary  6 

to 
February  28. 

Marcbl 
to 
March  29. 


April  26 
to 
AprUaO. 


For  BtibfilBtenoe  of  the  Anhalt  Zarbst  troops. 


Page  608 


Mej8. 


For  BubeisteDoe  of  eight  companieB  of  the  44ih  Regiment.        510 

For  BubsiBtenoe  of  the  Hesdian  troops.  615 

For  sabsiBteDoe  of  the  King'B  or  8th  Regiment.  513 

For  BubBistenoe  of  the  29th  Regiment.  617 

For  BabsiBtence  of  eight  companieB  of  the  Slst  Regiment  620 

For  BnbsiBtence  of  the  l-S4th  Regiment.  623 

For  BobaiBtenoe  of  the  63rd  Regiment.  62^ 

For  BabBifltenoe  of  the  34th  Regiment  628 

For  BnbBistence  of  the  HesBe  Hanan  troops.  630 

For  BobsiBtence  of  the  HeBse  Hanan  artillery.  532 

For  BnbsiBtence  of  the  Hessian  troops.  634 

For  subsistence  of  the  U84th  Regiment.  5S8 

For  subsistence  of  the  63rd  Recciment  641 

For  subsistence  of  the  An  halt  Zerbst  troops.  642 
For  pay  of  the  Hesse  Hanau  Cbaseeurs  (two).                    545*647 

For  subsistence  of  ten  companies  of  the  44th  Regiment  649 

For  pay  of  the  34th  Resriment  643 

For  subsiBtence  of  the  King's  or  8th  Regiment  651 

For  subsistence  of  the  3Ut  Regiment  653 

For  subsistence  of  the  firunswick  troops.  555 

For  Bubsistenoe  of  the  firunswick  troops.  657 
For  subsistence  ofdetachment  of  tbe  47th  Reflciment  (two).  659,561 

For  subsistence  of  a  detachment  of  the  47th  Regiment.  563 

For  subsistence  of  the  Anhalt  Zsrbst  troops,  565 
For  Bubaistence  of  the  29th  Rdgiment  (two).                      567,  570 

For  pay  of  the  34th  Regiment  573 

For  subsistence  of  the  l-84th  Regiment.  575 

For  Bubsisteoce  of  ten  companies  of  the  44th  Regiment.  577 

For  sobsistence  of  the  53rd  Regiment              '  5^9 

For  subsistence  of  the  Hesse  Hanau  troops.  581 

For  subsistence  of  the  Hesse  Hanau  Caasseurs.  533 

For  subsistence  of  the  3 1st  Regiment.  587 

For  pay  of  the  Hesse  Hanau  (Jhaiseurs.  585 

For  subsistence  of  the  Heese  Hanau  Artillery.  590 

For  the  same.  592 
For  subsistence  of  the  Hessian  troops  (two).                      594,  596 

For  pay  of  the  31th  Regiment  598 

For  subsistence  of  ten  companies  of  the  44th  Regiment  600 

For  subsistence  of  the  29th  Regiment  603 

For  pay  of  the  Hesse  Hanau  Chasseurs.  605 
For  subsistence  of  the  firunswick  troops  (two).                  607,  609 

For  pay  of  the  84th  Regiment.  611 

For  subsistence  of  ten  companies  of  the  44lh  Regiment.  613 

For  subsistence  of  the  1*84 th  Regiment.  616 


B86-3 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


64t 


RiGisTBR  OF  Warrants  for  thi  Ordinary  Ssryiobs  of  ten  Abmt. 
1778-lTb2.— Vol.  I. 


B.  86—3. 


B.M.,  21,746-8. 


17T9. 
October  24 

to 
October  31. 


NoT«mber  8 

to 
Norember  24. 


December  1 

to 
December  If. 


1780. 
JanQArj  6 

to 
January  20. 


Februarys 

to 
Febniaiy  28. 


Marcbl 
to 
Marcb  29. 


Aprilie 
to 
April  26. 

MajS 

to 
Maj20. 


June  9 

to 
Jane  29. 


Jnljl 

to 
Jnlj  2T. 


29th  Bcgiment.    Keoeipt  for  rations.  Pago  3 

29th  Regiment.    Sabsistence  retarn  and  warrant  to  24th  Decem- 
ber, 1779.  1 

Heese  Hanan  Chasseurs.    Pay  return  and  warrant.  4 

d4th.    Pay  retarn,  receipt  fur  lations  and  warrant.  7 

Hesse  Hanaa  Chasseurs.     Pay  return  and  warrant  10 

Hesse  Hanau  Regiment.  Subsistence  for  detatchments  and  war- 
rant. 12 

53rd.    Subsistence  return,  receipt  for  rations  and  warrant,        14 

3 let.    Subsistence  return,  receipts  for  rations  and  warrant.        17 

Ashalt  Zerbst  troops.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  20 

l-84th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.      23 

Bronswick  troops.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for 
rations.  26 

Hesse  Hanau  Regt    Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 

8th  (or  Eing'b).    Warrant  and  subsistence  returns. 

3 1st.     Warrant,  subsi^tence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

29th.    Warrant,  sobsisteoce  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

34th.    Warrant,  sub:»istence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

53rd.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

Hesse  Hanau  Chasneurs.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 

Anhalt  Zerbst    Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 

l-84th.   Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

34th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

8th  (or  King's).    Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 

Hesse  fianau  Regiment.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 

29th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

Heese  Hanau  Cbasf^eurs.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 

53rd.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

l-84th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  r.'ceipt  for  rations. 

31st.  Warrant,  subsistence  retarn  and  receipt  for  rations. 

Bronswick  troops.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for 
rations.  81 

Anhalt  Zerbst  troops.    Warrant  and  sabsistence  returns. 
d4th.     Warrants,  hubsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 
Hesse  Hanau  Regiment    Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 
Hesse  Hanau  Chasseurs.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 
53rd.     Whriant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 
29th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 
1-84 th.     Warrant,  subsistence  retarn  and  receipt  for  rations. 
8th  (or  KingV).    Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 
31st     Warrant  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 
Anhalt  Zerbst  troops.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 
29th.     Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 
34th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 
8th  (or  King's).    Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 
Brunswick  troops.     Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for 
rations.  116 

53rd.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  119 
l-84th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  122 
44th.    Warrapt  and  subsistence  return.  126 

Hessian  Battalions.    Warrant  and  sobsistenoe  return.  127 


36 
30 
33 
38 
41 
45 
48 
50 
53 
56 
59 
62 
64 
67 
69 
72 
75 


78 

85 

88 

90 

92 

95 

98 

101 

103 

106 

108 

111 

114 


«I0 


HALDIMAKD  OOLLIOTION. 


B.86^ 


1780. 
Jaljl 

to 
July  37. 

AllfDBtl 

to 
August  27. 


September  4 

to 
8ept*>mbera4. 


116886  Uanaa  troops.  Warrant  and  snbsigtenoe  retam.   Page  129 
3l8t,    Warrant,  eubsistenoe  retorn  and  receipts  for  rations.     131 


Warrant  and  subsistenoe  retnm; 


47th 
rants.) 
Hef^sian  Battalions.    Warrant  and  subsistence  retam. 
Anbalt  Zerbst.    Warrant  and  subsiestence  return. 


detachments  (4  war- 

136  to  143 

146 


31st. 
41tb. 
29. h. 
34th. 
47th. 
5i^id. 


October  8 

to 
October  30. 


KoTcmber  1 
to 

KoTember  18. 


1781. 
Jaaaar  J  4 

to 
Janaarj  27. 


Febroaiy  1. 


March  1 
to 
March  20. 


April  1 
to 
April  20. 


149 

Warrant,  sabsirtenoe  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  151 

Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  154 

Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  157 

Warrant,  bubsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  160 

Warrant  and  sub8i:?teiice  return.  163 

Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  165 

Hesse  Hanau  GbasseurA.    Warrant  aod  subsistence  return.  168 

Deputy    paymaster    general.      To    be    paid    £20,000    for  the 

forces.  110 

]-84th.   Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  far  rations.  171 « 

Hesse  Hanau  Regiment.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  174 
Brunswick  troops.     Warrant,  subsic^tence  return  and  receipt  for 

rations.  176 

47th.    Warrant  and  c^ubsistenoe  return.  180 

44tb.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  182 

AnhaltZjrbst  troops.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  185 
Hesse  Hanau    troops.    Warrants    and    subsistence    returns    for 

detachments  (two).  187190 

Hes^iian  troops.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  191 

31bt.     Warrant,  subsistence  return  aod  receipt  for  rations.  194 

3Ub.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  197 
Brunswick  troops.     Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for 

rations.  200 

53rd.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  203 

l-84th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  206 

29 ih.     Warrant  and  subsistence  retam.  209 

Anhalt  Zerbst.     Warrant  and  subsistence  rettkrn.  211 

53rd.     Warrant,  sub^istenco  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  213 

Hessian  Artillery.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  216 

44th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  219 

34th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  222 

l-84ih.     Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  225 

Hesse  Hanau.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  228 

29th.     Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  230 

Hesse  Hanau.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  233 

44th.    Warrant,  subsibtence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  236 

Hessian  Troops.    Warrant,  and  subi>istence  return.  239 

34th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  242 

Ho8f-e  Hanau  Chasseurs.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  245 

Hesse  Hanau  Regiment.    Warrant  and  subiistence  return.  247 

29th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  249 

53rd.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipi  for  rations.  252 

1-84 th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  255 

3Ut.     Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  258 

Anhalt  Zt3rbst.    Warrant  atd  subsistence  return.  261 

Brunswick  troops.     Warrant  and  subsistence  returns.  263 
Brunswick  troops.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for 

rations.  265 
8ch.  (or  King's).  Warrants  and  subsistence  returns  (four).  269  to  276 


U 


B.86-3 


HALDDIANB  OOLLIOTION. 


651 


1781. 
April  1 

to 
April  29. 
lUjU 

to 
MajlS. 


Jane  8 
to 
Jane  26. 

Jaljr2 

to 
Jul  J  19. 


AogUBtl 

to 

August  26. 


September  1 

to 
September  24. 


October  20 

to 
October  28. 


NcTember  13 

to 
NoTember  26. 


December  4 

to 
December  27. 

1782. 
Janaarj  1 

to 
JaniiAr  jT  25. 


FebroAFj  5. 
FebraarjT  28. 


44th.  Warrant,  sabaisteoce  retarn  and  reoeipt  for  rations.  Page  277 
34th.    Warranty  snb^iBteoce  rotarn  and  reoeipt  for  rations. 

l-84th.    Warrant,  sabaistence  retarn  and  receipts. 

29th.    Warrant,  sobsiBtence  retarn  and  receipt  for  rations, 

3lBt.    Warrant,  snbeistecce  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

53rd.  Warrant,  sabsistence  retarn  and  receipt  for  rations, 

Hesse  Hanaa  Ghassenrs.    Warrant  and  sabsistence  retarn. 

Anhalt  Zerbst.    Warrant  and  sabsistence  retarn. 

Hesse  Hanau.     Warrant  and  sabsistence  retarn. 

Hessian  troops.    Warrant  and  subsistence  leturn. 

44th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

Anhalt  Zerbst.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 

l-84th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

8th.  (or  King's).    Warrant  and  subsistence  returns  (two). 

3l8t.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

34th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  reoeipt  for  rations. 

53rd.     Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

29th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

Hesse  Hanau  Chasseurs.    Warrant,  and  subsistence  retarn. 

Hesse  Hanau  Begiment.    Wairant  and  subsistence  return. 

Brunswick  troops.    Warrant,  sabsistence  return  and  receipt  for 
rations.  332 

Anhalt  Zerbst.    Warrant  and  subfistence  return. 

44th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipts  for  rations. 

8th.  (or  King's).    Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 

Hessian  troops.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 

29th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  ratiors. 

31st.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

1"— 84th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

53rd,     Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

34ih,     Warrant,  sabsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

Hesse  Hanau  Begiment.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 

Hesse    Hanau     Artillery.     Warrant    and    subbistence 
(two). 
l-84th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

53rd.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

Anhalt  Zerbst.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 

Hesse  Hanau  Chasseurs.    Warrant  and  subsistence  returns. 

34th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipts  for  rations. 

44tb.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations^ 

8tb.  (or  King's)  Warrant  and  subsit  tence  returns. 

Brunswick  troops.    Warrant  and  subsistence  returns  and  receiptn 
for  rations  (two).  3b9 

47th.  Warrants  and  subsistence  returns  (throe).  ^9> 

Anhalt  Zerbst    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  402 

29th.    Warrants,  subsistence  returns  and  receipts  for  rations.  404 

3tth.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.      410 

l-84th.   Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.     413 

44th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

53rd.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 

Hesse-Hanau  Begiment.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 

Hesse-Hanau    Chasseurs.       Warrant   and    subbistence 
(two). 


280 

283 

286 
289 
29J 
295 
297 
299 
301 
304 
207 
309 
312 
316 
319 
322 
325 
328 
330 


335 
337 
340 
3(3 
346 
358 
861 
364 
367 
349 
return, 

:^5i 

355 
370 
373 

b79 
376 
383 
3^6 


416 
419 
422 
returns 
42  4 


31st     Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.      428 
Hesse-Hanau-^ Artillery.       Warrants    and     subsisteneo    returns 
(two).  431 


«a 


HALDIMAKD  OOLLBtTIOH. 


B.86-3 


1192, 
lUreh  1 
to 
lCareh29. 


April^  26 
to 
April  90. 


Majt. 

Dooember  21. 

1783. 
AQgiMt  18. 


Hessian  Troops.    Warrants  and  sabsistonoe  returns  (two). 

Page  436 
34th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  reeeipt  for  ration.  439 
44th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipts  for  rations*  442 
29th.  Warrant,  snbsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  445 
Hesse- Hanau  Chasseurs.  Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  448 
Brunswick  Troops.  Warrants,  subsistence  returns  and  receipts 
for  rations  (two).  450 

34tb.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  457 
44th.  Warrant,  subsistence  returns  and  receipts  for  rations.  460 
l-84th.  Warrant,  subsistenoe  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  464 
3l8t    Warrant  for  subsistence.  388 

Hesse-Hanau  Ghasseurs.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return.      144 


1783. 
Mareh  13 

to 
Mareh  If. 


April  24. 

MajIS 
to 
Maj  26. 


Jnno  20 
to 

Jone  ^7. 


Jalyl 

to 
Julj  2f . 


AogQSt  6. 

Anguit  31. 

Beptomber  1 

to 
September  26. 


BioiSTBB  or  Wabrants  roR  ths  Obdinabt  Sbrvios  or  thb  Abmt 

1782-1784.— Vol.  II. 
B.  87.  B.  M.  21,747. 

l-84th.    Warrants,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.     I 

53rd.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  4 

Anhalt-Zerbst    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  7 

31st.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  9 

Hesse-Hanau  Begiment.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  12 

Anhalt-Zerbst.     Warrant  and  subsbtence  return*  14 

31st.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  16 

29th.     Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  19 

8th  (or  King's).    Warrants  and  subsistence  returns  (two).  22 

53rd.     Warrants,  subsistence  return  and  reeeipt  for  rations.  26 

Hesse-Hanau  Chasseurs.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  29 

Anhalt  Zerbst.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  bl 

47th.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  33 

34th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  35 

Hessian  Troops.    Warrants  and  subsistence  returns  (tiro).  38 

l-84th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  42 
Brunswick  Troops.   Warrants,  sutwistence  returns  and  receipt  for 

rations  (two).  45 
Hesse-Hanau   Chasseurs.      Warrants   and    subsistence   returns 

(two).  51 

29th.    Warrant,  subsietence  returns  and  receipt  for  rations.  55 

44th,    Warrlint,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  f>l 

53rd.    Warrant,  sobsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  58 

3l6t.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  64 

8th  (or  Eing*s).    Warrants  and  subsistence  returns  (two).  67 

l-84th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  71 

Anhalt-Zerbst.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  74 

Hesse-Hanau  Chasseurs.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  76 

44th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  78 

29th.*   Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  81 

31st.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  84 

34th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  87 

Hessian  Troops.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  90 


B,8t 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTIOH. 


653 


1T82.. 
OetolMr  8 

to 
OetolMr  24. 


Norember  4 

to 
Korember  2T. 


Dteember  18 

to 
Detember  20. 


18T3. 
JaaoAry  1 

to 
JaniiArj  81. 


Febnutry  1 

to 
Febrnarj  26. 


Martb  1 
to 
Uteh  25. 


April  26. 

April  27. 

Umj  1 

to 
Mmjt9. 


Jant  1 

to 
June  29. 


July  1 

to 
Jaly  18. 


Sib  (or  King's).    WarraDt  and  sabBistenoe  retnrDs.         Page  92 

63rd.    Warrant,  sabsistenoe  return  and  receipt  for  rations*  94 

47tb.     Warrant  and  sabsietence  return.  97 

AohaltZerbet.    Warrant  and  bubdistence  returns.  99 

Hesse-Hanau  Artillery.    Warrant  and  subsistenoe  return.  101 

47tb.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  103 

44th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  105 

3l8t.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  108 

29th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  Ill 

53rd.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  114 

Hesse-Banau  Chasseurs.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  117 

8th  (or  King's).     Warrant  and  subsietence  return.  119 

Hesse-Hanau  Artillery.  Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  121 
Brunswick  troops.     Warrants,  subsistence  returns  and  receipts 

for  rations  (two).  123 

Anhalt  Zerbst.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  129 

Hesse-Hanau  Artillery.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  131 

Hesse-Hanau  Chasseurs.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  133 

44th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  135 

Hesse-Hanau  Chahseurs.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  138 

Hessian  Troops.    Warrants  and  subsistence  returns  (three).  140 

53rd.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  146 

31st.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  149 
l-94th.    Warrants,  subsistence  returns  and  receipts  ior  rations 

(two).  152 

34th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  ior  rations.  158 

44th.    Warrant,  subdistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  161 

Hesse-Hanau  Begiment.    Warrant  and  sub^sistence  return.  164 

Hesse-Hanau  Artillery.     Warrant  and  subsistenoe  return.  166 

AnbaltZerbst.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  168 

l-84th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  1  lO 

34th.  Warrant,  subsiBtence  return  and  receipt  ior  rations.  173 
29th.     Warrants,  sabbibtence  returns  and  receipts  for    rations 

(two).  176 

31st.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  ior  rations.  18i 

Hessian  Troops.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  185 

Hesse-Hanau  Chasseurs.     Warrant  and  subbistence  return.  187 

53rd.     Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  IB^ 

Hesse-Hanau  Troops.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  192 

«  34th.  Warrant,  subsistenoe  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  11^4 
Brunswick  troops.  Warrants,  subsistence  returns  and  receipts  for 

rations.  197 

34th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  20  { 

8th  (or  King's).     Warrants  and  subsistence  returns  (three).  206 

Anhalt- Zerbet    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  212 

Hesse-Hanau  Chasseurs.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  .  2U 

1-8 ith.     Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  ior  rations.  216 

31st.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  219 

44th.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  lor  rations.  222 

Hessian  Troops.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  225 

Hesse-Hanau  Begiment    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  227 

Hesse-Hanau  Chasseurs.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  229 

3ist.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  231 
Brunswick  Troops.     Warrant,  subsistence^return  and  receipt  for 

rations.  234 

41tb.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  237 


«5( 


HALDDCAKD  OOLLBOTION. 


B.8T 


1783. 
Joljl 

to 
/nlj  18. 


Aofott  20. 

September  1 

to 
September  30. 


October  5 

to 
October  80. 

NoTember  10. 

Norember  13. 

Decembers 

to 
December  10. 

1784. 
JmnuBTj  7 

to 
/anoAr  J  39. 

February  21 

to 
Febriurj  28. 


March  6 
to 
March  19. 


Ma  J  23 

to 

Maj29. 

iiine4 
to 

June  28. 

July  A 
to 

July  28. 


August  9 
to* 
Angubt  28. 


S(  ptember  4 

to 
September  27. 


October  2. 
KoTtmber  4. 


34th.  WarraDt,  fiubeUteDce  relarn  aod  receipt  for  rations.  Page  240 
l-84th.  Warrant,  sabsistence  retam  and  receipt  for  ratiooa.  243 
Hef  Bian  Troops,     Warrant  and  sabeistence  return.  246 

AnhaltZerbfet.    Warrant  and  subeiatence  retai  n.  248 

29th.    WarrantB,  sabeiHtence  retarna  and  receipts  for  rations 
(two),  250 

8th  (or  EingV).   '  Warrant  and  sab^istence  return.  256 

44th.  Warrant,  snbsiatence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  258 
34th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  261 
29th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  26'4 
l-84th.  Warrant,  fubeistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations,  267 
8th  (or  King's).  Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 
53rd.  Warrants,  fmbsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 
#4tb.  Warrant,  subsihtenoe  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 
53rd.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 
l-^4th.  Warrant,  snbtfistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations 
29th.  Warrant,  subeistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 
Warrant,  Fubsietenoe  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 
Warrants,   subsistence    returns  and   receipt   for 


H4th. 
3lst. 
(two). 
44th. 
31st 
29th. 
34th. 
53rd. 


Warrants,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 
Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 
Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 
Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  'or  rations. 
Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  tar  rations. 


2tO 

272 
281 
284 
287 
290 
2:^3 
rations 
296. 
302 
305 
308 
311 
314 


l-84tb.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  317 
31st.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  320 
44th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  339 
8th  (or  King's).  Warrants  and  subsistence  retoriis  (two).  323 
29tb.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  327 
34th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  3i0 
53rd,  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations,  333 
l-84th.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations,  336 
44th,  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  342 
Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  345 
Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations,  348 
Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations,  351 
Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  354 
Warrant,  subsibtence  return  and  receipt  for  rations,  357 
Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations,  360 
l-84th.  Warrant,  subAi^tenoe  return  and  receipt  for  rations,  3S.i 
8lh  (or  KiDg'b),  Warrants  and  subsistence  returns  (two).  c66 
3 1st.  WarraLt,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  370 
63rd.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  ratione.  373 
l-84th.     Warrants,  subsistence  returns  and  receipts  for  rations. 

377 
8th  (or  King's).    Warrant  and  subaistecco  return.  382 

44tb.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.      384 
8tb  (or  King's.)   Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  387 

29tb.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  389 
Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  39J 
Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  395 
Warrants,   subsistence  returns  and   receipts  for   rations 


44th. 
53rd. 
34tb. 
29th. 
31st. 
44th. 
29tb. 


3 1st. 

53rd. 
34lh. 
ftwo). 
44th. 
3Ub. 


Warrant,  subsistence  return  ar.d  receipt  for  rations. 
Warrant,  subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations. 


3^8 
404 
407 


a  88 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


65S 


Abstraot  or  Warrants  trom  1778  to  1784. 
B.  88.  B.  H.  21,  748* 

This  Tolame  contains  abstracts  of  the  warrants  in  the  preceding 
Tolames  L  11. 


RioisTia  OF  Warrants  issuid  for  thi  BzTRAoaDiNAar  Sirviois 
OF  thi  Army— 1778-1780— Yol.  I. 


177S. 

Jul  J  7 

to 
Jalj  31. 


B.89. 


B.  H.  2U49. 


AQgiitt4 

to 
AngQit  18. 


JK 


September  2 

to 
September  17 


Ootobtr  1 

to 
Oetober31. 


Naval  Department.    Warrant  for  advance,  Paee  1 

Loyalists.  Warrant  M  relief,  with  retorns  of  those  attached  to 
the  fiojal  Kegimeot  of  New  York.  2 

Boyai  Segimeot  of  New  York.  Warrant,  subsistence  retarns  and 
receipt  for  rations.  7 

fioyal  Highland  Bmigrants,  1st  Battalion.  Warrant  and  subsist- 
ence return.  9 

Loyalists.  Warrant  and  subsistence  return  of  a  party  embarked 
for  New  York.  11 

Loyalists.  Wprraut  to  pay  Bev.  John  ICcEenna  for  bringing 
loyalists  to  join  Johnson  and  Maclean's  corps.  IS 

Indian  Department.  Warrant  to  pay  —  La  ICotte  for  services.   14 

Thomas  Dunn.  Warrant  for  money  to  meet  bills  of  commanders 
of  the  upper  posts.  14 

Loyalists*  Warrant  for  clothing  for  detachment  under  John 
Peters,  with  return.  15 

Bnsign  Savory.  Warrant  for  pay  as  adjutant  of  various  detach- 
ments. 16 

Barrack  Department.  Warrants  (two)  to  Bichard  Hurray  to 
discharge  obligations.  If 

Barrack  Department.  Warrant  to  Edward  Foy  to  pay  for  wood, 
&c.  19 

Canadian  Corps.  Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bonville  for  sub- 
sistence of  his  company,  with  return.  19 

Canadian  Corps.  Warrant  to  Captain  Amable  Boucherville  for 
subsistence  of  two  companies,  with  nominal  return  of  officers.       21 

Indian  Department  Warrant  to  Colonel  Clans  for  expenditure 
for  Six  Nation  Indians.  22 

Indian  Department.  Warrant  to  LU-Colonel  Campbell  for  expen- 
diture of  Department  in  the  Province  of  Quebec  23 

Hospitals.    Warrant  for  expenditure.  24 

(Japtain  Harrington.  Warrant  for  his  additional  expenditure 
whilst  detained  in  Canada.  24 

Bnsign  Sutton.  Warrant  for  additional  expenses  attending  the 
cure  of  his  wound.  25 

Canadian  Corps.  Warrant  to  Capt.  Hertel  de  Bouville  for  subsist- 
ence of  his  company,  with  nominal  return  of  ofBcers.  26 

Boyal  Highland  {Emigrants,  let  Batt.  Warrant,  subsistence  re- 
turn and  receipt  for  rations*  27 

Sir  John  Johnson.    Warrant  for  particular  service.  2& 

Indian  Department  Warrant  to  Liout.-Oolonel  Campbell  for 
expenditure  on  Department  in  the  Province  of  Quebec.  2^ 


126—18 


CS6 


HALDDUKD  OOLLlonOlT. 


&89 


ins. 

October  1 

to 
Oetober  31 


Vorember  1 

to 
Vorembor  29. 


Deo0Bber  8 . 

to 
Dtoember  31. 


17T». 
Jvmtaj  11 
to 


Febmaiy  2 

to 
FebniAiy  9. 


Commiseariat    Warrant  to  OommUsary  Day  for  expensea  oi 
Department  Page  30 

Bojal  Begimeot  of  New  York.    Warranty  aabsiatenoe  return  and 
receipt  for  rations,  31 

Loyalists.     Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson  for  relief  of  loyalists  of 
Bargoyne's  army,  with  nominal  retnms.  33 

HoepitaL    Wan*ant  for  pay  of  offloers,  with  returns  (two.)       37 
Thomas  Dunn.    Warrant  for  various  expenditures.  39 

Thomas  Dunn.    Warrant  to  meet  bills  from  the  upper  poets.    40 
Boyal  Highland  Emigrants,  Ist  Batt.    Warranty  sabsistence  re- 
turn and  receipt  for  rations.  41 
Loyalists.    Warrant  to  Conrad  Gagy,  for  the  expenses  of  houses 
at  Hachiche  for  distressed  loj alists.                                                43 
Boyal  Begiment  of  New  Yorki    Warrant,   subsistence  return 
and  receipt  lor  rations.                                                                   46 
Loyalists.    Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson  for  relief,  with  nominal 
return.                                                                                               46 
Barrack  Department    Warrant  to  Edward  Foy  for  expenses.  52 
Sir  John  Jolinson.    Warrant  for  particular  service.  53 
Canadian  troops.    Warrant  to  11.  Genier  for  pay  as  adjutant  53 
Edward  Foy.     Warrant  for   expenses  of  Secretary's  Depart- 


ment 

Indian  Department.    Warrant 
the  Six  Nation  Indians* 

Indian  Department    Warrant 
penses  of  Department  in  Qnebec. 

Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Hertel  de  Bouville 
with  nominal  return  of  officers. 


54 
to  Colonel  Claus  for  services  <^ 

55 
to  Lt-Colonel  Campbell  for  ex- 

55 
for  subsistence 

56 


Boyal  Highland  Emigrants,  Ist  Battalion.  Warrant,  subsistence 
return  and  receipt  for  rations.  58 

Bebel  prisoners.  Warrant  to  Bichard  Murray,  Commissary,  to 
defray  expenses.  60 

Adjutant  Generars  Office.  Warrant  to  Captain  Le  Ibdstre  to 
defray  contingent  expenses,  with  account  60 

Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  62 

Hospital.  Warrants  (two),  for  pay  of  officers,  &c.,  with  nombal 
returns.  62 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.  Warrant,  subsistence  return  and 
receipt  for  rations.  70 

Loyalists.  Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson  for  relief,  with  nominal 
returns. 

Warrants  to  Joseph  Lonffoeuil,  to  J.  F.  Des- 
Lanaudidre  for  pay  as  Inspectors  of  Militia 

73 
Warrants  (throe)  to  G.  Tonnanoour,  St  George 
Dupr^  and  F.  Baby  for  pay  as  Canadian  commissaries  of  trans- 
port. 75 

Hospital.  Warrants  (two)  to  William  Barr  and  A.  Msbane  for 
hospital  services.  76 

Captain  Brehm.    Warrant  for  his  pay  as  Aide-de-Camp.  78 

Staff.  Nominal  return  of  staff,  with  statement  of  pay  dae  each.  78 

Corvee.  Warrant  to  Lientenant  Dambourg^s  for  suppUes  to 
corv^  employed  in  forwarding  provisions  from  Ticonderoga  te 
Burgoyne  in  1777,  with  account  81 

Qaartermaster-General.  Warrant  to  Lt  Colonel  Carleton  for  ser* 
vices  of  Department  82 


Canadian  Corps, 
chambault  and  C. 
(three). 

Canadian  Corps. 


!\ 


£.89 


HALDIIIAND  COLLIOTIOH. 


6&T 


17T9, 
■Pebraaiy  2 

to 
Wtbtjuaj  9 
lUrehlO 

to 
tf  arch  29. 


April  8 
to 
April  19. 


lUjlO. 


•Jane  1 
to 
J«ne29. 


Juljl 

m         to 

June  27. 


Bogineer  Department, 
services. 


Warrant  to  Lieatenant  Twiss  for  field 

Page  82 


Boyal  Highland  Emigrants,  1st  Battalion.    Warrant,  sabsistence 
return  and  reoeipt  for  rations.  88 

Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bonville  for 
subsistence  of  the  officers  of  his  comply,  with  nominal  return.    86 
Captain  George  Knre.    Warrant  for  pay  as  brigade  major.         87 
Hospital.     Warrants  for  pay  and  list  of  officers  and  (upemumer- 
aries  (two).  87 

Boyal  Kegiment  of  New  York.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and 
receipt  for  rations.  90 

Loyalists.    Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson,  with  subsistence  re- 
turn. 93 
Sir  John  Johnson.    Warrant  for  pay  for  particular  service.     99 
Losses.    Warrant  to  B.  Dumeynivu  to  pay  him  for  lo€S  of  gun- 
powder, with  account  and  certificate.                                              99 
Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.                           101 
Indian  Department    Warrant  to  Colonel  Claus  for  Six  Nation 
Indians.                                                                                            101 
Butler's  Bangers.    Warrant  to  Major  Butler  for  subsistence  of 
corps.                                                                                              103 
Barrack  Department.    Warrant  for  providing  wood,  &c.          104 
Loyalists.      Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson,  with  subsistence  re- 
turn.                                                                                              109 
Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouville  for  sub- 
sistence and  nominal  return  of  officers.                                           116 
Boyal  Highland  Emigrants,  Ist  Battalion.    Warrant,  subsistence 
return  and  reoeipt  for  rations.                                                        105 
Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant,  to  subsistence  return 
receipt  for  rations.                                                                           107 
Indian    Department.    Warrant  for   subsistence  to  Lt.  Colonel 
Campbell,  with  nominal  return  of  officers,  &c.                               116 
Thomas  Dunn.    Warrant,  with  account  of  bills  drawn  from  the 
upper  posts.                                                                                   119 
Thomas  Dunn.    Warrant  to  meet  bills  from  the  upper  posts.    122 
Boyal  Highland  Begiment.    Warrants  for  arrears  of  pay  and  con* 
tingenoies  with  returns  (two).                                                         123 
Loyalists.    Warrant   to  Lieutenant  Barns    for    relief,  with  re- 
turn.                                                                                                126 
Engineer.    Warrant  to  Lieutenant  Twiss  for  field  service.        128 
63rd.    Warrant  for  contingencies,  with  return.                          128 
Staff.    Warrant  to  Mrs.  Foy  for  payment  of  disbursements  of  the 
late  Captain  Foy,  in   the  Military  Secretary's  Department,  with 
account  and  certificate.                                                                    130 
Hospital.    Warrant  to  Adam  Mabane  for  hospital  service.        183 
Boyal  Highland  Emigrants,   1st  Battalion.    Warrant  to  meet 
stoppages.                                                                                        134 
Warrants  for  recruiting  expenses.                                                134 
The  same                                                                                      135 
Canadian  Corps.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return.                   136 
Staff.    Warrant  to  Captain  LoMaistro  for  contingencies  of  the 
Ac^utant  Generars  office,  with  account.                                         137 
Indian  Department.    Warrant  to  Lt.  Colonel   Campbell,  with 
return  of  officers,  Ac.                                                                         138 
Hospital.    Warrants  (two)  with  returns  of  officers,  eupcrnumera- 
res,  &o.                                                                                          141 


126— 18J 


658  HALDDCAMD  OOLLBOTI0N.  B.  89" 


1779. 

Jnlj  1    '  Bojal  Highland  BmigrantSy  Ist  Battalion.    Warrant,  snbsisteoce 

-  .   ^^  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  Page  143 

jniy  VI  Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and 

receipt  for  rations.  145 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant  for  poondages,  ftc., 

with  return.  147 

Loyalists.    Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson  for  contingent  expenses 

of  those  attached  to  B.  B.,  of  New  York.  14(» 

Loyalists.    Warrant    to     Captain    McAlpine    for    relief,    with 

nominal  return.  150 

Loyalists.    Warrant   to   Bobert   Leake  for     subsistence,    with 

return.  155 

Hospital.    Warrant  for  pay  due  hospital's  mates  (taken  prisoners 

with  Bnrgoyne),  with  return.  157 

Aiiffa8t2  Clommiseariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  158 

Amrnst  80.         ^^^  ^^^^  Johnson.    Warrant  for  particular  service.  159 

Barrack.    Warrant  for  supplying  wood,  &c.  15^ 

Indian  Department.    Warrant  to  Lieut.-Colonel  Campbell.       161 
District  ol  Montreal.    Warrant  to  Brigadier  Powell  for  contin- 
gencies, with  return.  162* 
Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant  to  pay  subsistence  to 

two  officers  prevented  from  joioing,  with  return  and  certificate.   16& 
Staff.    Warrant  to  Captain  Brehm  as  Aide-de-Camp.  167 

Forage,    batt     and    baggage  money.       Warrant  to    pay    the 

different  paymasters  as  per  distribution  returns.  193- 

Brunswick     Troops.       Warrant     for    batt    and    forage    with 

return,  including  other  German  troops.  203- 

Hospital.  Warrant  to  W.Barrfor  forage  money,  with  return.  807 
Commissariat.    Warrant  for  forage  money,  with  return.  209* 

Staff.    Warrant  for  Forage  money,  with  return.  210 

Anhalt  Zerbst.    Warrant  for  forage  money.  21fr- 

Artillery.    Warrant  for  transport,  &c.,  with  account  and  oertifi* 

cate.  170 

Hospital.    Warrant  in  favour  of  W.  Barr.  173 

Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day;  174- 

Staff.    Warrant  to  Lt.  Col.  Carleton  for  Quartermaster  General's 

Department.  174 

liovalists.    Warrant  to  John  Coffin  to  repay  him  for  losses.    176- 
Indian  Department.    Warrant  to  Colonel  Claus  for  Six  Nation 

Indians.  176 

Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouville  for  sub- 
sistence, with  return.  177^ 
Boyal  Highland  Bmigrants.     Warrants  to  Brigadier  Maclean  for 

off  reckonings  (two).  118 

September  1        Staff.    Beturn  of  names,  rank  and  pay.  168 

fliitttemiMirao      ^<^y*^  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant  to  Sir  John  John- 
mpiemperw.  ^^  j^^ 

Loyalists.    Warrant    to   Captain   HcAlpine,    with   subsistence 
returns.  180 

Loyalists.  Warrant  to  Captain  Leake,  with  subsistence  return.  187 
Barrack.    Warrant  to  Captain  Brehm.  189 

Fxx>vincial  troops.    Warrant  to  Thomas  Garnet  for  taking  volun- 
teers to  Nia£»ra,  with  account.  190 
Militia.    Warrants  to  H.  T.  Cramah*  for  expenses.                  212 
Hesse-Hanau  regiment*    Warrant  for  increased  pay  to  a  detach* 
ment  with  artillery^                                                                    216 


B.89 


HALIDLUn)  OOLLKOnON. 


050 


1779. 
8«ptamber  1 

to 
September  80 


Ootober  1 
to   . 
•October  27. 


HoBpitaL    Warrant  to  W.  Ban*  for  poaadoges,  with  retam. 

Page  218 

Deschambault.  Warrant  for  balaode  of  allowance  whilst  detained 
with  the  rebels,  with  acooant.  220 

Commiseariat.    Warrant  to  Commiseary  Day.  221 

Staff.    Warrant  to  L.  G^Devay,  for  Military  Secretary's  Depart- 
ment. 221 

Staff.  Warrant  to  L.  Genevay  for  Military  Secretary's  office.    227 

Staff.  Warrant  to  Oaptain  Mathews  for  expenses,  &o.,  Secretary's 
Office.  228 

Hospital.  Warrant  to  W.  Barr  for  pay  of  officers,  with  returns.  222 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant,  subsistence  retarn  and 
receipt  for  rations.  225 

Naval  Department.    Warrant  to  H.  Oallender  for   five  armed 
vessels,  with  accounts.  229 

Engineer.    Warrant  to  Captain  Twiss  for  field  service.  237 

Provision   contract.      Warrant   to   H.   Oallender,    contractor's 
agent  249 

Boyal  Highland  Emigrants,  1st  Battalion.  Warrant  to  Lt.  Colonel 
Maclean  for  balance,  with  accounts  aod  certificate.  238 

Thomas  Dunn.    Warrant  to  meet  bills  drawn  for  the  up| 
country. 

Thomas  Dunn. 

Staff.    Warrant 


NoTember  4 

to 
Korember  10. 


IS 


for 
2S$ 
257 
2S9 


Warrant  to  meet  bills  from  the  up^er  posts,  254 
to  Captain  Mathews  for  ^  defraying  expenses 
Secretary's  office.  255 

Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  B^uville 
subsistence  of  officers,  with  return. 

Staff.    Warrant  for  forage  money,  with  return. 

Brunswick  Troops.    Warrant  for  fcmige  money. 

Forage,  batt  and  baggage .  money.     Warrant   fbr  the  various 
regiments  as  per  returns.    (British  and  foreign  troops.)  26i 

Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  for  forage,  &o.,  with  return.  278 

Hospital.    Warrant  for  forage.  ^,  with  return.  279 

Brigadier  Maclean.    Warrant  for  forage,  &c.  281 

Brigadier  Maclean.    Warrants  for  pay,  aod  to  reimburse  him  for 
money  advanced  (two).  282 

Loyalists.      Warrant   to   Captain    McAIpine    for    relief,    with 
returns.  283 

Loyalists.      Warrant  to   Bobert  Leake  for   subdstence,    with 
return.  289 

Indian  Department.    Warrant  to  CJolonel  Claus  for  expenses  of 
Six  Nation  Indians.  291 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.   Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson  for 
off  reckonings.  292 


17S0. 
June  26 
to 
Joae  29. 


BlQISTBB  or   WaBEANTS  rOB  THI  EXTBAORDINART  SbEVIOX  OF  THC 

Army,  1780- 1781. -Vol.  II. 
B.  90.  B.  H.  21,750. 

Montreal  Ghurrison.    Warrant  to  Brigadier  Maclean  for  expenses, 

with  account.  1 

Hospital.    Warrants  to  W.  Barr  as  per  accounts  (three).  3 

Losses.    Warrants  to  pay  for  gunpowder  destroyed  as  per  account 

and  certificates.  C 


HALDIMAND  OOLLSOTION. 


B  90^ 


1780. 
June  26 
to 
June  39 


J11I7I 
to 


August  2 

to 
▲ngoftSl. 


September  2 

to 
September  27< 


LoyaliBts.    Warrant  to  Major  3f  oAJpine  for  relief,  with  retnms. 

Pages 

Loyalists.  Warrant  to  Captain  Leake  for  sabaistence,  with  re- 
turn. 13 

Barrack  ^Department    Warrant  to  Captain  Brehm.  30 

Indian  Department.  Warrant  to  Lt  Colonel  Campbell  for  pay  of 
officers,  &0.  14 

Staff.  Warrant  to  Captain  Le  Haietre  for  oontingenciea  in  the 
Adjutant  Oenerars  office.  15 

Forage  money,  &c.  Warrant  and  returns  for  the  different  corps 
serving  in  Canada.  73  to  87 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York,  Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson  for 
off-reckonings,  with  return.  16- 

Canadian  Corps.  Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouville  and 
subsistence  return.  18 

Butler's  Bangers.  Warrant  for  allowance  to  the  Bangers  for 
losses,  &a,  with  return.  19 

Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  2<^ 

Naval  Department.  Warrant  to  H.  Callender  for  five  armed 
yessels.  with  audit  of  accounts.  21 

Sir  John  Johnson.    Warrant  for  mirticular  service.  2& 

Naval  Department.  Warrant  to  Thomas  Dunn  to  meet  bills  from 
the  commanding  officers.  89 

Hospital.  Warrant  to  A.  Mabane,  for  service  of  Quebec  Gkurrison 
Hospital.  81 

Staff.  Warrants  to  Captain  Mathews  for  Secretary's  Department 
with  accounts  (three).  32 

Heese-Eanau  Begiment.  Warrant  for  additional  pay  to  a  ser» 
geant  and  corporal  serving  with  artillery,  with  return.  38 

Thomas  Dunn.    Warrant  to  meet  bills  from  the  upper  poets.    39 

Commissariat.  Warrant  to  Commissary  Day  for  expenses  of 
Department.  40 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.  Warrants,  subsistence  return  and 
receipt  for  rations,  poundages,  &c.,  (Uiree).  41 

Barrack  Department.  VnuranttoCaptain  Brehm  for  expenses.  46 

Garloton  Island.  Warrant  to  Captain  Aubrey  for  contingencies^ 
&c.  47 

Brigadier  Powell.    Warrant  for  contingencies,  with  account.     50 

King's  Bangers.  Warrant  to  Major  Bogers  and  subsistence 
return.  52 

Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day  for  expenses.       54 

Indian  Department.  Warrant  to  William  Brown  for  printing 
prayer  book  in  the  Mohawk  language,  with  account.  55 

Engineer.  Warrant  to  Simon  Metcalf  for  drawing  plans  of 
Lake  Champlain,  &o.  59 

Canadian  Militia.  Warrant  to  B.  Duchesnay  de  la  Joie  for  sup- 
plies of  goods  by  his  mother,  Madame  Provencal,  of  Sorel,  with 
account  and  certificate.  56 

8th  (or  King's).    Warrant  for  contingencies  and  account.         58 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.  Warrant,  subsistence  returns  and 
receipts  for  rations.  60 

Hospital.  Warrant  for  expenses  at  Carleton  Island,  with  ac- 
count. ,      83 

Itdian.  Warrant  to  Lieutenant  Maurer,  for  agricultural  imple> 
ments  for  Indians  settled  near  Carleton  Island,  with  account.        64 

Canadian  Corps.  Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouville  and 
BubaistMice  retai  n.  ^^ 


&90 


H^LDIMAIfD  OOLLIOnON. 


661 


1T80. 
Septembers 
to 

September  27 


Oetober  4 

to 
Oetober  80. 


Korember  1 

to 
Korember  28. 


December  1 

to 
Deoember  27* 


Indian.    Warrant  to  Colonel  Clans.  Page  66 

Bebel  prisonera.  Warrant  to  Bicbard  Horray  for  expenses,  67 
Loyalists.  Warrant  to  Major  Naime  lor  reliof,  with  return.  68 
Paymaster  (General,    Warrant  to  Jacob  Jordan.  72 

Engineer.    Warrants  to  Captain  Twiss  (two).  88 

Loyalists.    Warrant   to   Kobert    Leake  for   subsistence,    with 

return.  90 

Hospital.    Warrants  to  Captain  jWade  for  ezponses  at  Carleton 

Island,  with  acoonnt  92 

47th.    Warrant  to  Captain  Aubrey  for  medical  expenses,  with 

account.  9'S 

HospitaL    Warrant  to  William  Barr  with  accounts  of  pay  to 

officers,  &c.  (two).  94 

Commissariat.    Warrants  to  Commissary  Day  (two).  96 

Brigadier  Maclean.    Warrant  for  allowance  as  brigadier.  98 

Qaartermaster   General.     Warrants   to   Lt.   Colonel   Carleton 


Warrant  to  Mrs.  Foy  for  pay  due    her  late 


^9 

bus- 

105 

101 

103 


of  expenses  arresting 


(two.) 

Barrack, 
band. 
47th.    Warrant,  with  contingent  account  and  certificate. 
Barrack.    Warrant  for  expenses. 
Provincial  Corps.    Warrant  to  J.  Schieffelin  for  his  pay  as  lieute- 
nant. 104 
Contractors  for  proyisions.    Warrant  to  H.  Callender  for  fiour, 
with  certificate  and  account.  106 
Butler's  Bangers.    Warrants  to  Captain  Butler  (two.)             110 
Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.                           112 
HtLYsX  Department.    Warrant  to  Thomas  Dunn.                       113 
Loyalists.    Warrant    to    Major    Naime,  with    subsistence   re* 
turns.                                                                                             114 
Loyalists.     Warrant  to    Bobert   Leake,   with   subsistence   re- 
turn.                                                                                            118 

Brunswick  Troops.    Warrant  and  return 
deserters. 

Seigniory  of  Sorel.    Warrant  to  Bicbard  Dobia  for  purchase  of 
Isle  Bonds.  121 

Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouville,  with 
subsistence  return.  122 

Barrack.    Warrant  to  Bicbard  Murray.  123 

Hospital.    Warrant  to  Bobert  Ellis  for  George  Anthon,  sur- 
geon. 124 
Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant   and  subsistence  re- 
turns.                                                                                            126 
Courtsmartial.      Warrant    to   Captain  Dunlop  as   judge  advo- 
cate.                                                                                              129 
Loyalists.    Warrant  to  John  Peters  for  clothing,  &c.               146 
Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  *                       147 
Indian.    Warrant  to  Lt.-Colonel  Campbell.                               148 
Boyal  Begiment  of  New  Tork.    Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson  for 
levy  money.                                                                                   149 
Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.                         150 
Forage  money.    Warrant  and  returns  for   troops   serving   in 
Canada.                                                                                        130 
Batler's  Bangers.    Warrant  to  Captain  BuUer,  with  return  of 
allowances.                                                                                 161 


€62 


HALDDCAHI)  00LL10TI<»r. 


B.  99 


1780. 
DeoMiber  1 

to 
DetemlMr  27r 

1781. 
Juvaryl 

to 
JanoArydO. 


ThomaH  Dann.    Warrant  to  meet  bills  from  the  upper  oonntryy 
with  statement.  Page  IM 

Captain  Maokay.  Warrant  to  his  widow  for  balance  of  pay.  152 
Quartermaster  General.  Warrant  to  Lt.-Colonel  Carleton.  15S 
Eogineor.    Warrants  to  Captain  Twiss  (two).  159 

Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Ctoorge  Allsopp,  acooant  and  certifi- 
cate. 161 
Loyalists.  Warrkat  to  liaior  Nairne  with  subsistence  returns.  164 
Loyalists.  Warrant  to  Booert  Leake  with  subsistence  returns.  169 
Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  Vi  I 
Hospital.    Warrant  to  ▲.  Mabane  for  expenses  of  Garrison  Hos- 
pital at  Quebec.                                                                          IK 
Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouvillewith 
subsistence  returns*  1Y3 
Canadian  Militia.     To  H.  T.  Cramahd  for  expresses,  with  ac- 
count.                                                                                        175 
Captain  McEinnon.    Warrant  for  allowance  for  raising  men.   1Y8 
Staff.    Warrant  to  Captain  Brehm  as  aide-de^^amp,  with  staff  re- 
turns. 179 
Hospital.    Warrants  to  Wul  Barr  and  returns  (two).  188 
Staff.    Warrant  to  Bobert  Mathews  and  abstracts  of  expenditure 
in  the  military  secretaiVs  office  (two).                                      186 
Boyal  Regiment  of  New  Yorkl    Warrants,  subsistence  returns 
and  receipts  for  rations.                                                                189 
Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.  Warrant  and  return  of  poundages, 
Ac.                                                                                              192 
Bebel  Prisoners.    Warrant  to  Bichard  Murray  for  -expenses    194 
Contingencies.    Warrants  to  paymasters  of  89th,  Slst  and  34t|i, 
with  returns.  IM 
St  John's,  Quebec.    Warrant  to  Major  Carleton  for  expenses  at 
that  post,  with  account.                                                                197 
l-b4th.    Warrant  for  contingencies,  with  accountsi                   198 
Brunswick  Troops.    Warrant,  with  returns  of  expenses  arresting 
deserters.                                                                                      200 
Hessian  Troops.    Warrant  for  contingencies.                          201 


mi. 

Aliniaryl 

to 
ftbrsMySS. 


BXGISTXB  OF  WaBBANTS  FOB  THl  XXTBAOBDINABT  SlBTlOX  OF  THX 

Abmy— 1781-1782— Vol.  IU. 


B.91. 


B,  H.  2h7SL 


Ghirrison  of  Montreal.    Warrant^to  Brigadier  Maclean  for  contin- 
gencies, with  account.  "  1 
Barrack  Department    Warrant  to  Captain  Brehm.                      3 
Naval  Department.    Warrant  to  Thomas  Dunn.                          5 
Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Maclean.  7 
Hospital  Service.    Warrant  to  Wm.  Barr.                                    8 
Commissariat    Warrants  to  Commissary  Day  (two).  9 
Lachine.    Warrant  to  Captain  Twiss  to  pay  for  lot  and  store 
houses  at  Lachine.                                                                          11 
l-84th.    Warrant  to  Captain  Grant  for  forage  money,  &c.          12 
Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouville,  with 
subsistence  return.                                                                        18 


B  91  HALDDIAin)  OOLLBOTIO!!,  663 


1T81. 

Mareh  10  Coartsmartial.    Warrant  to  Captain  Fraser  for  acting  as  ^    ^ 

llarch*i»       advocate.  Page  Ifr 

St.  John's,  Qaebec    Warrant  to  Lt -Colonel  St  Liger.  16 

Bojal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and 
receipt  for  rations.  1*7 

April  9  Loyalists.   Warrant  to  Major  Naime,  with  subsistence  returns.  81 

ADril  23.  Hospital.    Warrants  to  W.  Barr,  with  returns  (two).  28 

^  Thomas  Duud.     Warrant  to  meet  bills  from  the  upper  posts.     82 

St.  Johns',  Quebec.    Warrant  to  K.  Chandler  for  Brigadfier  Powell 
for  disbursements,  with  account.  8S 

Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  35 

Loyalists.  Warrant  to  Robert  Leake,  with  subsistence  return.  36 
Indian  Department.    Warrant  to  Colonel  Claus  for  expenses  of 
Six  Nations.  38 

lUj  9  Indian.    Warrant  to  Lieut  Colonel  Campbell.  39 

J.     ^  Butler's  Bangers.    Warrant  and  subsistence  returns.  .  41 

^  Loyalists.    Warrant  to  Major  Nairne  and  subsistence  returns*  45 

Loyalists.    Warrant  to  Bobert  Leake  and  subsistence  returns.  53 
Quartermaster  General.    Warrants  to  Lt  Col.  Carleton  (two).  57 
Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouville  andf  sub- 
sistence return.  55 
Commissariat.     Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.                          89 
King's  Bangers.    Warrant  to  Major  Bogers  and  subsistence  ro> 
turns.  59 
Naval  Department.    Warrant  to  Thomas  Dunn.  64 
Bngineer.    Warrants  to  Captain  Twiss  (two).                            65 
Boyai  Begiment  of  New  Tork.    Warrant  to  Captain  Daly,  sub> 
sistence  returns  and  receipt  for  rations.                                        .  67 
Madame  Potvin.    Warrant  for  pension.                                     116 
Loyalists.    Warrant  to  Conrad  Gugy  for  houses,  Ac,  at  Ma> 
ohiche.                                                                                                71 
Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant  to  Ci^tain  Daly  for 
contingencies.                                                                                  72 
Sir  John  Johnson.    Warrant  for  serTioes,  with  account.             75 
Capt.  Bobert  Leake.    Warrant  for  service.                                 81 
Loyalists.  Warrant  to  Ca|>t.  Bobert  Leake  for  contingencies,  with 
account.                                                                                           82 
^  June  10             Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrants  to  Sir  John  Johnson 
to          for  levy  money,  off  reckonings,  &c  (four).                                     84 
Jane  30.             King's  Bangers.    Wat  rant  to  M^jor  Bogers,  with  subsistence 
return.                                                                                                90 
Bebel  Prisoners.    Warrant  to  Bichard  Murray.                          92 
Contingencies.    Be  turns  of  various  regiments.                          248 
Loyalists.    Warrant  to  Major  Nairne,  with  subsistence  return.  93 
Barrack.    Warrant  to  Captain  Brehm.                                        96 
Jaly  1                3^*  John's,  Quebec.    Warrant  to  Colonel  St  Leger.                    9T 
to             Hospital.    Warrant   to    A.   Mabane   for     Garrison     Hospital, 
Joljao.         Quebec.                                                                                        98 
Loss.    Warrant  to  Bobert  Lister  for  loss  by  detention  of  the 
Brig  «  Diana."                                                                               99 
Hospital.    Warrant  to  W.  Barr  with  returns  (two).                 100 
Loyalists.  Warrant  to  Major  Naime,  with  subsistence  returns.  103 
Loyalists.    Warrant  to  Captain  Bobert  Leake,  with  return.     117 
Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  do  BouviU^  with 
subsistence  return.                                                                         108 
Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.                         110 


$m  BALNMAMI}  OOLLSOHOH.  B.   91 


ITSL 

Jolj  1  Indian.    Warrant  to  Lt  Colonel  Campbell  for  Indian  goods. 

JalrJ).  Page  111 

Loyalista.    Warrant  to  Mrs.  MoAlpine  for  the  pay  of  her  late 

hniband.  112 

HoepitaL    Warrant  to  W.  Barr,  with  retom  of  offlcera.  114 

Thomas  Dunn.  Warrant  to  meet  bills  from  the  upper  posts.    113 
Staff:    Warrant  and  staff  retorns.  119 

^■ruti  Commissariat    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  124 

Aagitfltts.         St  John's,  Qnebeo.   Warrant  to  Colonel  St  Leger.  12^ 

Bojral  B^^ent  of  New  York.    Warrant  to  Captain  Monro, 

with  snbsistenoe  retnm.  127 

Staff.    Warrants  to  Captain  Mathews  for  expenses  of  secretary's 

office,  with  acconnts  (two).  129 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant  to  Captain  Daly ;  sub- 
sistence, with  returns  and  receipts  for  rations.  133^ 
Adjutant  General.  Warrant  to  Major *Lemoult  for  oontingenoie& 

with  return.  IS» 

Boyal   Artillery.      Warrant   for   expense   of   transport,    wiHi 

abstract  14a 

Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouyille,  with 

subs'stence  return.  142 

Transport    Warrant  to  Captain  Munro  for  pay  of  bateau  men, 

with  return.  144 

8ei»tmberi        Loyalists.     Warrant   to   Major   Naime,   with   subsistence    re- 

btptembtr29.  tums.  149 

Bntign  Backley.     Warrant  for  expenses  fitting  out  a  flag  of 

truce  to  the  colonies,  with  account  15^ 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant,  subsisteDce  return  and 

receipt  for  rations.  168 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant  to  Captain  Boss  (34th) 

for  acting  as  major.  163 

HospitaL    Warrant  for  Oarrison  Hospital,  Carleton  Island,  with 

account.  164 

Hospital.    Warrant  to  W.  Barr«  166 

Barrack.     Warrant  to  Captain  Brebm.  167 

Barrack.    Warrant  to  Lt-Colonel  Campbell.  168 

Loyalists.    Warrant  to  Jacob  Jordan  for  subsistence  of  loyalists 

whilst  prisoners  with  the  rebels.  VJ(k 

Provincial  troops.    Warrant  to  Captain  La  Motte,  commanding 

Detroit  Volunteers.  171 

Oetobtr  1  Loyalists.    Subdistence  return.  162 

Oetob^  2S.         Kiog's   Bangers.    Warrant   to   Major   Bogers  and  subsistence 

return.  172 

Bogineer.    Warrant  to  Captain  Twies,  with  account  174 

Scouts.    Warrant  to  Captain  Justus  Sherwood.  177 

Sir  John  Johnaoo.    Warrant  for  particular  service.  178 

Barrack.    Warrant  to  Captain  Brehm.  180 

Naval  Department.    Warrant  to  Thomas  Dunn.  179 

Engineer.     Warrant  to  Captain  Twiss.  '  181 

Hospital.    Warrants  to  W  Barr,  with  returns  (two).  18a 

Boyal  Regiment  of  New  York.    Warrants  (two)  and  returns  for 

offreckoning8.  187 

Boyal  Artillery.    Warrant  to  Alexander  Schaw  for  work  done  at 

Niagara,  with  account  191 

Royal  Artillery.    Warrant  to  Alexander  Schaw  for  work  done  at 

Detroit,  with  account.  194 


B,  91  HALDIMAND  COLLIOTIOW.  665> 


1T81. 

Oetober  1  Bovftl  Begiment  of  New  Tork.    Wftrrast  to  Gaptain  Daly. 

(MolSrt9  Page  196 

Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  190 

King's  Bangers.    Warrant  to  Jaoob  Jordan.  161 

Thomas  Dann.    Warrant  to  meet  bills  from  the  apper  conntrvy 

with  acoonnt.  197 

Contraotor  for  provisions.  Warrant  to  H.  Gallender  for  floor,  with 

certifloates.  200 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson  for 

offreokoningSi  with  aoooant  203 

Loyalists.    Snbsistence  returns  for  the  different  corps.  213 

Batler's  Banj^ers.    Warrants  for  subsistence  (two).  206 

Legists.    Warrant  to  Bobert  Leake  and  snbsistence  return.  208 

Kerember  1        Lidian.    Warrant  to  Colonel  Clans  for  Six  Nations.  210 

to  Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouyille,  with 

KoremberSO.  gobsistence  return.  211 

Forage,  batt  and   baggage  money.      Warrants  (two)  to  Lt.- 

Colonel  Carleton,  Qoartermaster,  with  retnms.  219 

1  —  84th.    Warrant  to  Captain  Malcolm  Eraser.  244 

Indian.    Warrant  to  Lt  Colonel  Campbell.  24& 

Bebel  prisoners.    Warrant  to  Bichard  Murray.  261 

DMembtr4         O&nadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bonville,  with 

to  return.  252 

OeemberM.      Butler's  Bangers.    Warrant,  with  subsistence  return.  253 

Captain  Chambers.    Warrant  for    expenses  receiving  flags  of 

truce.  255 

Scouts.    Warrant  to  Captain  Justus  Sherwood.  256 

]-84th.    Warrant  to  Captain  Malcolm  Fraser.  257 

Commissariat    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  258 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  Tork.    Warrant  to  Captain  Daly,  with 

subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  260 

Contingencies.    Warrant  to  John  Fraser.  263 

Boyal  Kegiment  of  New  York.    Warrants  to  Captain  Daly,  with 

returns  (two.^  27(^ 

Gourt*martial.    Warrant  to  Lieutenant  Hamilton  as  judge  adyo- 

cate.  274 

1781.  Thomas  Dunn.    Warrant  to  meet  bills  drawn  from   the  upper 

^•"'^ »      posts.  215 

JaBuai7  22.         Quartermaster  General.    Warrant  to   Lt-Colonel   Carleton  for 

expenses.  2*76 

lioyalists.  Warrant  to  Bobert  Leake,  with  subsistence  return.  31T 
Forage,  batt   and  baggage  money.     Warrants    to   Lt-Colonel 

Carleton  for  various  regiments,  staff  officer^  &c.  271 

Transports.     Warrants  to  Captain  Herkemer  for  bateau  men 

(three.)  302 

Loyalists.    Warrant  to  Captain  Leake  for  balance  due  Mackay's 

corps.  308 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant  to  Lieutenant  Arden  as 

lieutenant  and  adjutant,  310 

Forage,  batt  and  lutf  ffage  money.  Warrants  and  returns  (two).  311 
Boyal  Begiment  ot  New  York.    Warrant  to  Thomas  Smyth  as 

ensign.  314 

Secret  Service.    Warrant  to  Thomas  Smyth.  316 

King's  Bangers.    Warrants  to  Major  Bogers,  with  snbsistence 

returns  (two).  31^ 


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HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTIOH. 


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1— 84th.    Warrant  to  Oaptain  Malcolm  Fraser.  Page  323 

Loyal  Bangers.    Warrant  to  Major  Naime,  with  snbsistelioe  re- 
turn. 384 
Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bonyilley  with 
return.  332 
Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  E(oQville  for 
forage,  &c..  moneji  with  return.                                                    334 
Staff.    Warrant  to  Captain  Brebm  as  aide-de-camp^  with  staff  re- 
turns. 336 
HospitaL    Warrants  to  W.  Barr  for  hospital  services.              3IO 
Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and 
receipt  for  rations.                                                                         343 
Hospital,    Warrant  to  Adam  Mabane  for  services  in  Garrison 
HospiUl,  Quebec  846 
Bngineer.    Warrants  (two)  to  Captain  Twiss.                          347 
Commissariat    Warrants  (two)  to  Commissary  Bay.               349 
Barrack.    Warrant  to  Captain  Brehm.                                     351 
Boyal  Begiment  of  New  xork.    Warrant  to  Captain  Boss  for 
acting  nujor.                                                                                 353 
Butler's  Bangers.      Warrants  to  Colonel  Butler^  with  returns 


(two). 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York, 
return. 

HospitaL    Warrant  to  Bobert 
hospital  service  at  Detroit. 

Koyal  Begiment  of  New  York. 

Boyal  Segment  of  New  York, 
subsistence  returns. 

Batler's  Bangers.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return. 

Engineer.^  Warrant  to  Captain  Twiss. 


354 
Warrant  to  Captain  Daly,  with 

357 
Bllice  for  Surgeon  Anttonyfnr 

359 
Warrant  for  poundage,  &c.  860 
Warrant  to  Cwtain  ijsake  with 

362 
865 
867 
Butler's  Bangers.      Warrant  to  Lieutenant  Tumey,  as  adju- 
tant. 368 
Secret  Service.    Warrant  to  Captain  Mathews,  with  account  369 
Staff.    Warrant   for   expenses   of  Secretary's  office,  with    ac- 
count. 871 
Indian.    Warrant  to  Colonel  Guy  Johnson.  373 
Staff.    Warrant  for  expenses  of  Secretary's  office.  374 
Naval  Department    Warrant  to  Thomas  Dunn.                       875 
Bojral  Begiment  of  New  Tork.    Warrant,  subsistence  tetnoi  wd 
receipt  for  rations.                                                                         376 
Engineer.    Warrant  to  Mr.  Yandelvender,  for  subsistence.       379 
Posts  on  the  Illinois.    Warrant  to  Philip  Bocheblave  for  disbur- 
sements as  commandant                                                              380 
Loyalists.    Warrant  to  Major  Nairne  for  inspection,  &o.          381 
Indian*    Warrant  to  Colonel  Claus  for  expenses  of  Six  Nation 
Indians.                                                                                         882 
Staff.    Warrant  to  Major  Lernoult  for  Adjutant  Greneral's  De- 
partment, with  account  383 
Forage,  &c.,  money.    Warrant  to  Colonel  Garleton  for  two  officers 
omitted  in  return  for  campaign  of  1781,  with  retuni.  385 
Staff.    Warrant  to  Major  Mathews  for  expresses,  &c.,  Secretary's 
office.  386 
Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant,  subsistence  return  and 
receipt  for  rations.                                                                       388 
Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warranty  subsistence  return  and 
receipt  for  rations.  397 


B«  91  HALDIMAND  OOLLX«TION.  667 


1782. 

M«r6h  6  Loyal  Bandera.    Warrant  to  Major  Jeesup.   SabeiBtence  retams 

If     h*ao        and  receipt  for  rations.  Page  391 

Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouville  and 

subsistenoe  retarn.  400 

Hospital.    Warrant  to  James  Sutherland  for  articles  taken  for 

the  sick,  with  accoant.    (Afterwards  cancelled).  402 

Eing*s  fiangers.    Warrants  to  Major  Bogers,  with  subsistence 

return  and  receipt  for  rations  (two  warrantsV  404 

Forage,  &o.,  money.    Warrant  to  Colonel  Carleton  for  German 

staff,  &o.,  wi^  returns.  417 

Secret   service^      Warrants    to    Justus   Sherwood    and  George 

Smyth  (two).'  407 

Barrack.    Warrant  to  Captain  Brehm.  410 

Staff.    Warrant  to  Major  Mathews  for  expresses,  &a,  Secretary's 

office.  412 

April  1.  Hospital.    Warrants  to  W.  Barr,  with  returns  of  officers,  &c, 

(two).  413 

April?.  Forage,    &o.,    money.      Warrant    to   General    Biedesel,    with 

returns.  419 

Maj  6.  Bebel  prisoners.    Warrant  to  Bichard  Murray.  422 


BlOISTBB  OF  WABRANTS  TOR  EXTRAORDINABT  SbRVIOBS  OF  THB 

ARMY,  1782-1783.— Vol.  IV,  Part  I. 
B.  92-1.  B.  H.  21,752-1. 

AvrU?  Forage,  batt  and  baggage  money.       Warrant  to  Lt.  Ck>lonel 

^^to  Carleton  with  returns.  Pages  1  to  17 

April  ao.  SufT.    Warrant  to  John  Eraser  for  contingencies  of  office,  with 

account.  18 

Loyalists.    Warrant  to  Major  Nairne  for  bounty  and  subsistence, 
with  return.  20- 

Transport.    Warrant  to  Captain  Harkemer  for  bateau  men,  with 
return.  22 

Secret   service.      Warrant    to   Justus   Sherwood   and    George 
Sinyth.  26 

Indian  Department.    Warrant  to  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.  27 

Forage,  batt  and  baggage    money.     Warrant  to  Lt.    Ck>lonel 
Carleton  with  returns.  28 

Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouville,  with 
return.  42 

Mmj  %  Staff.    Warrant  to  Bobert  Mathews  for  Secretary's  Department, 

to  with  account  157 

^^^'  Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant  to  Captain  Leake, 

subsistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  44 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.  Warrant  to  Captain  Daly,  subsist- 
ence return  and  receipt  for  rations.  46 
Loyal  Bangers.    Warrant  to  Major  Jessup,  subdstenoe  returns 
and  receipt  for  rations.  48 
King's  Bangers.    Warrant  to  Major  Bogers,  subsistence  returns 
and  receipt  for  rations.  51 
Secret  serviee.  Warrant  to  Justus  Sherwood  ahd(3eoi]KeSmvth.  53 
Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouville,  with 
aabsistence  return.  54 


468  HALBDCAHD  OOLLIOTIOll.  B.  92-1 


1T81 

Xaj  ^  Tranftport.    Wammt  to  Captain  Manrer  for  bateaa  men.  Pago  56 

Ma  ^  Commipsariat.    Warrants  to  Gommifisary  Day  (two).  59 

^  Na^  Department.    Warrant  for  supplies,  to  Naval  Hospital.  84 

Transport    Warrant  to  Oaptain  Herkemer  for  bateaa  men,  with 

subsistence  retnm,  57 

Staff.    Warrant  to  Captain  Mathews  for  expenses  of  Secretary's 

office.  60 

Jons  7  Batter's  Banger's.     Warrant    for    campaign    allowance,    witk 

to  retnm.  61 

Jane  27.  staff.     Warrant   to   Lt.   Colonel    Carleton    for   Qaartermaster 

Greneral's  Department  64 

St  John's,  Qaebec.  Warrant,  to  Lt.  Colonel  St  Leger  for  expenses 

ofpost  66 

Naval  Department     Warrants  to  Thomas  Dann  (two).  6S 

Upper  posts.    Warrant  and  accoant  for  supplies  to  Miohillima- 

kinak.  68 

Engineers.    Warrant  to  Captain  Twiss.  69 

Bailer's  Bangers.    Warrants  for  sabsistenoe  (two).  71 

Hospital  service.    Warrants  to  Wm.  Barrand  returns  (three").  73 

Jnlj  2  Thomas  Dann.    Warrant  to  meet  bills  from  the  apper  posts.    78 

J  1   an  Colonel  Maclean.    Warrant  for  paj  as  brigadier.  79 

joijw.  ^^    Warrants  to  Brigadier  Maclean  for  sabsistenoe.  80 

Batler's  Bangers.    Warrants  to  B.  Bllis  for  Colonel  Bailor,  with 

sabsistenoe  retarns  (three).  88 

Indian.     Warrant   to  M.   Laaniire,  as  interpreter,    with    ao- 

connt  89 

Staff.    Warrant  to  Major  Lemonlt  for  contingencies,  Adjatant 

Greneral's  Office,  with  accoant.  92 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant  for  contingencies,  with 

accoant  94 

Warrant  for  poanda^e,  &c*,  with  accoant.  96 

Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  do  Boaville,  with 

sabsistenoe  retarn.  98 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warranty  sabsistenoe  retarn  and 

receipt  for  rations.  100 

l-b4th.    Warrant  and  contingent  accoant  103 

Thomas  Dunn.  Warrant  to  meet  bills  from  the  apper  posts.  105 
Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  106 

31st  Warrant  to  John  Winslow,  with  contingent  accoant  107 
53rd.  Warrant  to  John  Winslow,  with  contingent  accoant  107 
Indian.    Warrant  to  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.  110 

Bebel  Prisoners.    Warrant  to  Bichard  Marray.  Ill 

Barrack.    Warrant  to  Oaptain  Brehm.  112 

Prisoners.    Warrant  to  Surgeon  Wasmas  for  medicines  sapplied 

British  troops,  prisoners  at  Batland,  with  accoant  113 

Thomas  Dann.  Warrant  to  meet  bills  from  the  upper  poets.  116 
Secret   service.     Warrant    to   Justus   Sherwooa   and    George 

Smyth.  116 

Indian.    Warrant  to  Colonel  Clans.  117 

Boyal  Artillery.    Warrant  to  K.  Chandler  for  transport,  with 

account.  118 

Ordnance.  Warrant  to  K.  Chandler  for  transport,  with  ac- 
coant 121 
Aagait  1            Loyal  Bangers.    Warrant  to  Major  Jesfiup  with  subsistence  re- 


B.  92-1  HALDDIAIID  OOLLBOIIOH.  669 


.  1781 

'  Augiui  1  Garrifion  of  Sorel.    Warrant  to  (General  Biodesel  for  expenses  of 

'  Animifai       district.  Page  127 

,  AQgnitsi.         g^^     Warrant,  with  return  of  staff  pay.  132 

>  Secret    service.     Warrant    to   Jostos   Sherwood   and   Oeorm 
Smyth.  129 

>  Forage,  &c.,  money.  Warrant  to  Colonel  Garleton,  with  return.  130 
'  Boyai  Begiment  of  Hew  Tork.  Warrant  to  Captain  Leake,  with 
I                                   ponndage,  £>.,  retnrns.  136 

Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  189 

Boyai  Artillery.    Warrant  to  E.  Chandler  for  transport,  with  ac* 
count.  140 

Stafll    Warrant  to  Captain  Cnllen  for  pay  as  aide-de-camp.      143 
Hospital.    Warrant  to  W.  Barr.  144 

Barrack.    Warrant  to  E.  Chandler.  145 

Boyai  Begiment  of  New  Tork.    Warrant  to  Captain  Leake,  with 
subsistence  return.  146 

Contingencies.    Warrant  to  John  Fraser  for  29th,  34th  and  47th, 
with  accounts.  148 

^  Provincial  Troops.    Warrants  to  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton  for  sub- 

sistence of  Detroit  Yolunteers  (two).  151 

St  John's,  Quebec.    Warrant  to  Ck>lonei  St.  Leger,  with  contingent 
account  153 

Boyai  Artillery.     Warrant  to  K.  Chandler  for  transport,  with 
account  155 

September  6       Eiog's  Bangers.  Warrant  to  Major  Bogers,  with  subsistence  return 
September  29.  *°^  rooipt  for  rations.  169 

German  Troops.    Warrant  to  Major  Holland  as  deputy  muster 
master  general*  162 

Staff.  Warrant  to  Lt  Colonel  Carleton,  quartermaster  general.  163 
Secret  Service.  Warrant  to  Justus  Sherwood  and  Geo.  Smyth.  164 
Indian.     Warraot   to   Colonel   Guy   Johnson   for  Six   Nation 
Indians.  165 

Hospital.    Warrants  to  Wm.  Barr  for  officers,  &c.,  with  returns 
■"  (two).  166 

Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouville,  with 
return.  168 

October  1  Transport    Warrant  to  Captain  Herkemer  for  bateau  men,  with 

to  returns  (two).  170 

October  15.         Barrack.    Warrant  to  Captain  Brehm.  112 

Hospital.    Warrant  to  Dr.  Gill  for  Carleton  Island,   with  re- 
turn. 173 
Boyai  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant  to  Captain  Leake,  with 
contingent  account.  175 
Barrack.    Warrant  to  Captain  Brehm.  177 
Engineer.    Warrants  to  Captain  Twiss  (two).  178 
Loyalists.    Warrant  to  A.  Onyler  for  his  services.                    180 
^                                    Boyai  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant  to  Captain  Leake,  with 
subsistence  return,  181 
P.  Bocheblave.    Warrant  as  commandant  on  the  Illinois.         184 
Naval  Department.    Warrant  to  Thomas  Dunn.  183 
Butler's  Bangers.    Warrant  and  subsistence  return.                  185 
Courts-martial.     Warrant  to  Capt  Skene  for  acting  judge  advo- 
cate. 187 
Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commit  niary  Day.                         188 
Staff.    Warrant  to  Captain  Dupont  as  A.  Q.  f£.  G.                    189 
47th.    Warrant  to  Captain  AuDrey,  with  contingent  account  190 


690  HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION.  B.  91-1 


1782.  EogiDeer.  Warrant  to  Jacob  Danford  in  £ivoQr  of  Captain  Sohaloh, 

^^^*^^       with  account.  Page  192 

Oetober  25.         Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.  Wnrrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  194 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant,  sabsistenoe  retam  and 

receipts  for  rations.  19& 

Horember  1        King's  Bangers.    Warrant  to  Major  Bogers,  subsistence  return 

-     ^  29  ^^^  receipts  for  rations.  198 

Indian.    Warrant  to  Mr.  Launiire  as  interpreter.  200 

Loyal  Bangers.  Warrants  to  Major  Jessap,  sabsistenoe  retnmB 
and  receipt  for  rations  (two).  202 

Engineer.  Warrant  to  Captain  Tvriss  for  purchase  of  lot,  &c    210 

Indian.  Warrant  to  Colonel  Guy  Johnson  for  Six  Nation  Indians, 
with  pay  list.  212 

Forage,  Ac,  money.  Warrant  to  Colonel  Hope,  with  returns  (two 
warrants).  214 

Commissariat    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  242 

Thomas  Dunn.  Warrant  to  meet  bills  from  the  upper  posts,  with 
accounts.  243 

Secret  service.  Warrant  to  Justus  Sherwood  and  George 
Smyth.  24S 

Contingencies.  Warrant  to  John  Fraser  for  29th  and  34th,  with 
returns.  249 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.  Warrant  and  contingent  re- 
turns. 251 
l>eeember4  Courts-martial.  Warrant  to  Lieutenant  Hamilton  as  judge  ad* 
Di^^r  27  vo<»te.  253 

Oswego.    Warrant  to  CapUin  Scott  as  commandant.  254 

Forage,  &c.,  money.  Warrant  to  Lt  Colonel  Hope,  with  re- 
turns. 255 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.  Warrant  to  Captain  Daly,  sub- 
sistence letums  and  receipt  for  rations.  27^ 

HospitaL  Warrant  to  A.  Mabane  for  Garrison  Hospital,  Que- 
bec. 279 

Boyal  Artillery.  Warrant  to  K.  Chandler  for  transport,  with 
returns.  280^ 

Barrack.    Warrant  to  Captain  Brehm  for  contingencies.  282 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.  Warrant  to  Captain  Leake,  and 
contingent  account.  28^ 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.  Warrant  to  Captain  Leake  for 
poundage,  with  return.  2bfr 

Canadian  Corps.  Warrants  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouyille,  with 
subsistence  returns  (two).  287 

Staff.    Warrant  and  returns.  291 

Hospital.    Warrant  to  W.  Barr,  with  return  of  officers  &c.       294 

1788.  Forage,  &c^  money.  Warrant  to  Lt.  CoL  Hope,  with  returns.  29& 

Jaanary  2  Indian,    wiarr  ant  to  Lt  Colonel  Cam pbelL  302 

.      *®  i«         Bngineer.    Warrants  to  Captain  Twiee  (two).  303 

jMiaacyia.        g^    Warrant  to  Joshua  Winslow,  Deputy  Paymaster  Gen- 

eraU  305^ 

Stafd  Warrant  to  Major  Lernoult,  for  Adjutant-General's  office^ 
with  return.  306 

Staff.  Warrant  to  Lt  Colonel  Hope  for  Quartermaster  General's 
office.  ^  30T 

Thomas  Dunn.   Warrrant  to  meet  bills  from  the  upper  posts.  308 

Transport  Warrant  to  Captain  Herkemer  for  bateau  men,  &o., 
with  return.  ^  r        ^  .  ^^ 

Loyal  Bangers.    Warrant  to  Major  Jessup  tor  subsifitence.      31^ 


B.  92-2 


HALDIMAND  COLLECTION. 


671 


Kegibter   of   Warrants   for  thi  Extraordinary  Sbryiois  of 
THE  ARMT-.1782-IW4— Vol.  IV,  Pari  2. 


1782. 
Jaoe  20 


June  36 

1783. 
January  i 

to 
January  28. 


February  7 

to 
Fcbmary  27. 


March  3 
to 
March  31. 


B.  92-2. 


B.M.,  21,752-2. 


Bailor's  KaDgera.    Warrant  to  Bobert  Ellis  for  Colonel  Batler 

(two).  Page  341 

Hospital.    Warrants  to  Wm.  Barr,  with  returns  of  officers,  &o. 

(two).  343 

King's  Bangers.    Warrant  to  Major  Bogers,  subsistence  retarn 

and  receipt  for  rations.  383 

Loyal  Bar gers.  Subftistence  retarn  and  receipt  for  rations.  311 
Batler*8  Bangers.    Warrants  to  Bobert  Biiis  for  Colonel  Batler 

(two).  393 

Butler's  Bangers.  Allowance  to  tbe  corps  in  remote  stations.  314 
Garrison  of  Sorel.  Warrant  to  General  Biedesel  for  disburse- 
ments as  commandant,  with  account.  315 
HesseHanau  Chasseurs.    Warrant  to  Colonel  Creuzbourg,  with 

contingent  acconnt.  317 

Loyalists.    Warrant  to  A.  Cuyler  for  services.  318 

Brunswick  Troops.    Warrants  to  General  Biedesel  and  contingent 

accounts  (two).  319 

SUff.    Warrant   to    B.    Mathews   for    Secretary's  Office,  with 

abstract.  323 

Indian  Department.    Warrant  to  Colonel  Claus  for  Six  Nation 

Indians.  3'i5 

l-84th.  Warrant  to  John  Eraser,  with  contingent  accounts.  326 
31st.  Warrant  to  Mr.  McCummings,  with  contingent  account.  329 
Bebel  pribonern.  Warrant  to  Captain  Maurer,  with  account  33 1 
St.  John'8,  Quebec.    Warrant  to  Brigadier  St,  Leger  for  contin- 

gencies,  with  account.  333 

Hospital.  Warrant  to  John  Fraser  for  hospital,  Oswego.  335 
Boyai  Begtniont  of  New  York.    Warrant  to  Captain  Daly  and 

subsistence  returns.  337 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.    Warrant  to  Captain  Daly,  with 

poundage  returns.  33^ 

44th.    Warrant  to  Captain  Colin  Campbell  for  contingencies,  with 

returns.  525 

Hospital.    Warrant  to  William  Barr.  528 

Forage,  batt  and  baggage  money.    Warrant   to  L'ent.Coloncl 

Hope  tor  British,  Canadian  and  Foreign  troops  in  Canada,  with 


Warrant,  with  subsistence  return. 
Warrant  to  K.  Chandler  for  transport, 


retnrns. 

Batler's  Bangers. 

Boyal  Artillery, 
acconnt. 

Courts  martial.    Warrant  to  Maj^r  FauDce  for  acting  ns 
advocate. 

Barrack  Department.    Warrant  to  Captain  Brchm. 

Butler's  Bangers.     Warrant  to  Bobert  Ellis. 

Warrant  to  Major  Jessup,  with 


Loyal  Bangers, 
returns. 

Canadian  Corps, 
(subsistence  return. 


529 

569 

with 

572 

judge 

574 

575 

576 

eub^istonco 


577 
Warrant  to  Captain  Her^el  de  Bouville,  with 

531 

Illinois.    Warrant  to  Philip  Bocheblave,  as  commandant.        583 
Hospital     Warrants  to  Wm.  Barr,  with  returns  (two).  584 

Naval  Department.    Warrant  to  Thomas  Dunn.  587 


126—19 


672 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


B.  92-2 


1T83. 
April  3 
to 
April  31. 


Maj  1 

to 
MajS. 


Deoember  24 

to 
December  38. 


1784. 
Jaauurj  1 

to 
Jannarj  24 


Febrnarj  5 

to 
February  27. 


March  6 
to 
March  19. 


King's  fiangers.     Warraot  to  Major  Sogers  with    sDbeisteiiM 
reium.  Page  6^ 

CommiftRariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  590 

fioyal  Regiment  of  New  York.    Warrants  to  Captain  Daly ;  sub- 
sistence  return  and  receipts  for  rations  (two).  691 

Kebel  prieoners.    Warrant  to  A.  Cayler,  with  return.  69$ 

Secret  service.     Warrants  to  Justus  Sherwood  and  Greorge  Smyth 
(two).  598 

Loyal  Rangers.     Warrant  to  Major  Jes:iup,  with  poundage,  Ao., 
return.  600 

Comminsariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  i>ii2 

Butler's  Rangers.    Warrant  tor  subsistence.  603 

Indian.     Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  604 

Oswego.    Warrant  for  Major  Boss.  605 

Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captaid  Hertel  de  Bouville,  with 
subsistence  return.  60^ 

Royal  Regiment  of  New  York.    Warrant  to  Captain  Daly,  sub- 
istence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  608 

Canadian  Corps.    Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel   do   Rouville,  with 
subsistence  return.  345 

Sta£f.    Warrant  and  stafi  returns.  347 

Staff.    Warrant  to  Major  Lernoult  for  Adjutant  General's  offioe^ 
with  account.  350 

Royal  Regiment  of  New  York.     Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson  for 
levy  money,  with  abstract  and  subsistence  return.  351 

Staff.    Contingent  account  of  deputy  paymaster's  office.  383 

Staff.    Warrant  to  Major  Mathews  ior  expenses  of  secretary's 
office,  with  account.  354 

29th.    Contingent  account.  370 

Naval  Department.     Warrant  to  Thomas  Dunn.  356 

3l8t     Warrant  to  Mr.  McCumming,  with  contingent  account.    357 
Staff.    Warrant  to  Joshua  Winsiow,  with  contingent  aooount. 
Deputy  Paymaster  General's  office.  3M 

44ih.    Warrant    to    Captain    Campbell,    with    contingent    ac- 
count. 361 
Illinois.    Warrant  to  P.  Rocheblave  for  expenses  as  comman- 
dant. b63 
Royal  Regiment  of  New  York.     Warrant  to  Captain  Leake,  sub- 
sistence  return  and  receipt  lor  rations.                                              264 
Loyal  Rangers.     Warrant  to  Solomon  Jones  for  medicine,  with 
account                                                                                             36^ 
District  of  Montreal.     Warrant  to  Brigadier  St  Leger,  with    ocm- 
tirgent  account.                                                                                  368 
Secret    service.     Warrant    to    Ju8tus    Sherwood    and    George 
Smytb.                                                                                            371 
Staff.     Warrant  to  William  Wood  for  contingencies.                  37;f 
Loyalists.     Warrant    to    Stephen   Dolancy   for  pay  as    inspec- 
tor.                                                                                                      373 
Lieutenant  Magin.     Warrant  tor  allowance  for  wound.              374 
Secret    service.       Warrant    to    Justus    Sherwood    and    George 
Smyth.                                                                                                   671 
Difltrict  of  Montreal.  Warrant  to  Captain  Mnurer,  with  contingent 
abstract.                                                                                                 3,5 
King's  Rangers.     Warrant   to   Lieutenant  Ferguson,  with   con- 
tingent account.                                                                                  377 


B.   92-2  HALDIMAND  COLLECTION.  6?3 


1TB4. 

April  20.  Bojal  Artillery.    Warrant   to  E.  Chandler  for  transport,   with 

Aurii  M.         aocoant.  Page  3T9 

Apni «».  Hospital.     Warrant  to  Sargeon  Kerr  for  expenses  at  Cataraqai, 

with  account.  381 

Royal  Regiment  of  New  York.    Warrants  to  Captain  Morrison, 
suhsistence  returns  and  receipt  for  rations  (two).  387 

Detroit.     Warrant  to  Lt.  Grovernor  Jehu  Hay  for  house  rent.  385 
Engineer  Department.     Warrant  to  Captain  Twiss.  386 

M^l  Canadian   Militia.    Warrant  to  John   Fraser    for    advances    to 

lUj39  Neveu  Sevestre.  391 

'  Indian.    Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  392 

Hospital.     Warrant  to  James  Fisher  (Surgeon,  Garrison  Hospital, 
Quebec)  with  account.  395 

SUflf.     Warrant  to  William  Wood,  Paymaster.  398 

Courts-martial.     Wan  ant  to  Major  Campbell,  acting  as  judge 
advocate.  399 

Butler's  Rangers.  '  Warrants  and  subsistence  returns.  400 

JmMlB  Staff.    Warrant    to    Lieut.  General    Clarke    for    difference    of 

to  pay.  406 

Jmm  37.  Engineer.    Warrant  to  Captain  Twiss.  407 

Naval.     Warrant  to  Thomas  Dunn.  408 

Royal  Regiment  of  New  Tork.    Warrants,  subsistence  returns 
and  receipts  for  rations  (three).  409 

Barracks.     Warrant  to  Major  Brehm.  415 

J«lj  5  District  of  Montreal.    Warrant  to  Brigadier  St.  Leger,  with  con- 

J  -    *J  tingent  return.  416 

Jwjao.  Commissariat.     Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  418 

Staff.     Warrant  to  W.  Wood.  4' 9 

Hospital.     Warrants  to  William  Barr  with  returns  (two)        420 
Thomas  Dunn.    Warrant  to  meet  part  of  bills  from  Michillima- 
kinak.  423 

Thomas  Dunn.     Warrant  to  meet  bills  from  the  upper  posts.    424 
Indian.     Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  425 

Staff.    Warrant  to  Joshua  Winslow,  with  contingent  return,  deputy 
paymaster's  office.  426 

Engineer.     Warrant  to  Captain  Twiss.  428 

Staff.    Warrant  to  Colonel  St.  Leger  for  staff  pay.  429 

Staff.     Warrant  to  Captain  Scott,  brigade  major.  4*^0 

Barrack.     Warrant  to-Capt.  Genevay.  431 

Hospital.      Warrant  to  George  Langmore,  hospital  mate,  for 
pay.  432 

Hospital.  Warrant  to  George  Rolland.  hospital  mate,  for  pay.  433 
Staff.     Warrants  (two)  to  Major  Mathews  and  Captain  Genevay, 
secretary's  office.  434 

Naval.     Warrant  to  Thomas  Dunn.  435 

Canadian  militia.  Warrant  to  Philip  Badelard,  surgeon's  mate.  436 
Engineer.     Warrant  to  James  Thompson.  4^7 

Indian.     Warrant  to  Colonel  Glaus  for  Six  Nations.  438 

Transport.    Warrants  to  F.  Baby,  St.  George   Dupr6  and  Louis 
Dunville,  commissaries  (three).  439 

31  St.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  442 

44th.     Warrant  and  subsistence  return.  442 

Engineer.     Warrant  to  Lieutenant  Rudyard.  444 

Courts-martial.     Warrant  to  Captain  A.  Fraser,  as  deputy  judge 
advocate.  445 

Provost  Martial.     Warrant  to  William  Jones.  446 

126-19J 


671 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


B.  92-1 


Jalyft 

to 
Julj  30. 

Aognii  10 

to 
Aagnit  31. 


September  9 

to 
September  29 


Oetober  2 

to 
October  28. 


TraDBporl.      Warrant  for  Jacob  Maarer,  as  inspector   of    ba- 

teaox.  Page  472 

Siaflf.    Warrant  to  William  Wood.  473 

Staff.    Warrant  to  John  Fraser,  deputy  paymaster  general,  with 

account.  447 

Boyal  Artillery.     Warrant  to  K.  Chandler  for  transport,  with  re- 

tarn.  449 

Treasury.    Warrant  to  A.  Gray  for  expenses  of  suits  against  John 

Cochrane,  with  account.  453 

HospitaU    Warrant  to  Surgeon  Kerr  for  disbursement  at  Catara- 

qui,  with  account.  451 

29th.    Warrant  to  Joshua  Wioslow,  with  account.  455 

53rd.    Warrant  to  Joshua  Winslow,  with  account.  455 

Hospital.    Warrant  for  pay  to  Surgeon  Sparham  at  Odwegat- 

chie.  457 

Naval.    Warrant  to  Thomas  Dunn.  458 

Staff.    Warrant  to  W.  Wood  for  departmental  expenses.  459 

Hospital.    Warrant  to  Joshua    Winslow  for  Garrison  Hospital  at 

Oswego,  with  accounts.  460 

Indian.     Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  4^2 

Royal  Regiment  of  New  York.     Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson, 

with  return  of  off  reckonings.  463 

Bogineer.    Warrant  to  Lieutenant  Rudyard.  467 

Hospital.    Warrant- to  John  Foote,  surgeon.  468 

Butler's  Rangers.  Warrant  to  Paymaster  McDonnell,  with  sub- 
sistence return.  469 
Commissariat.  Warrant  to  fJommissary  Day.  471 
Hospitals.    Warrants  to  Surgeon  Gill  for  Garrison  Hospital,  Car- 

leton  Island,  with  accounts  (two).  474 

Commissariat.    Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  47*7 

Staff.    Warrant  to  John  Craigie.  478 

Indian.    Warrants  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  479 

Commissariat.     Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  480 

Indian.     Warrant  to  Sir  John  Jobson.  481 

Royal  Regiment  of  New  York.    Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson  for 

off-reckonings,  with  returns  (twoV  482 

Loya.ists.    Warrant  to  John   Butler  for  relief  at  Niagara,  with 

returns.  486 

Royal  Artillery.     Warrant  to  K.  Chandler  for   transport,  with 

return.  492 

Butler's  Rangers     Warrant  to  Surgeon  Guthrie.  45^4 

Royal  Regiment  of  New  York.  Warrant  to  Surgeon  Austin.  495 
Indian.     Warrant  to  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.  495 

Rebel  prisoners.     Warrant  to  executors  of  Richard  Murray  for 

balance.  497 

8th  (or  King's).  Warrant  to  captain  for  transport  Blizibeth.  493 
Provost  Martial.     Warrant  to  Provost  Martial  Prenties.  499 

Staff.    Warrant  to  W.  Wood.  502 

Loyalists.    Warrant  to  Conrad  Gugy  for  expenses  of  reception  at 

Machiche,  with  account.  503 

Staff.  Warrant  to  Brigadier  St.  Leger  for  staff  pay,  with  re- 
turn. 500 
Engineer.  Warrant  to  Lieutenant  Rudyard.  595 
Staff.     Warrant  to  Lt.  Colonel   Hope  for  pay  as  Quarter-master 

General.  5o6 

Indian.     Warrant  to  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.  ^qpj 


B.   92-2  HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTIOK.  675 


1T84.  Staff.    Warrant    to    Major   Campbell,  Dapnty    Commissary   of 

NoTemberl     Uosters.  Page  608 

NoTember  10.      Thomas  Dqdd.     Warrant,  with  list  of  bills  drawn  from  the  upper 
posts.  509 

Eebel  prisoners.    Warrant  to  Captain  Mathews,  with  rotarn.  513 
Canadian  Militia.     Warrant  to  F.  Baby.  515 

Staff.    Warrant  to   Major  Mathews  for  Secretary's  office,  with 
accoant,  516 

Oswego.  Warrant  to  Major  Ross  for  pay  as  commandant         518 
Staff.    Warrant  to  Major  Mathews  for   Secretary's  office,  with 
abstract.  519 

Loyalists..    Warrant  to  Captain  Barnes,  for  mustering  and  sett- 
ling. 521 
Commissariat.     Warrant  for  Commissary  Neil  Maclean,   with 
account.                                                                                              522 


Eeoistbr  of  Warrants  for  thi  Extraordinary  Sirvioes 
OF  THE  Abmt,  1783-1784.— Vol.  V. 

B.  93.  B.  K.  21,753 

17S3. 
April  10.  Loyal  Singers.     Warrant  to  Major  Jeseup,  with  poundage,  &c. 

return.  Page  10 

April  34.  Same.    Sabsistence  returns.  1 

IU713  Royal  Regiment  of  New  Tork.    Warrants  to  Captain  Leake, 

Utkj2B  subsistence  return  and  receipts  for  rations  (three).  4 

Transport.    Warrants  to  Captain  Herkemer  for  bateaux  men, 
with  returns  (two).  12 

Loyal  Rangers.     Warrant  to   Major  Jessup,  sobsistence  return 
and  receipt  for  rations.  14 

Indian.     Warrant  to  Arthur  Davidson  for  conducting  a  suit.     18 
Jane  3  Royal  Regiment  of  New  York.     Warrant  to  Captain  Leake,  sub- 

to  sistence  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  19 

June  26.  Batler's  Rangers.    Warrant  and  bubsistence  return.  21 

Royal  Artillery.    Warrant  to  K.  Chandler  for  transport,  with  le- 
turn.  23 

Butler's  Rangers.    Warrants  and  subsistence  returns  (three).    25 
Engineer  Department     Warrant  to  Captain  Twiss.  31 

Thomas  Dunr.     Warrant  to  meet  bills  from  the  upper  posts.      32 
Barrack  Department     Warrant  to  Oapiaiu  Brehm.  33 

King's  Rangers.     Warrant  to  Major  Rogers,  subsistence  return 
and  receipt  for  rations.  34 

Hesse-Hanau  Artillery.    Warrant  to  Major  Pausch,  with  contin- 
gent account.  36 
Hetjse  Hanau  Infantry.    Warrant  to  Colonel  Leutz,  with  contin- 
gent account.                                                                                       40 
King's  Rangers.     Warrant  to   Major  Rogers,  subsistence  return 
and  receipt  for  rations.  4i 
Hospital  Department    Warrants   (three)  to  William  Barr,   with 
returns.  45 
Loyal  Rangers.      Warrants  to   Major  Jessup,  with  returns,  &c. 
(three).                                                                                          '      49 
Hesee-Hanau  Chasseurs.     Warrant  to  Colonel  Creuzbourg,  with 
account.                                                                                             56 
Staff.    Warrant  to  Major  Lernoult  for  Adjutant  GeneraFs  office, 
with  account  57 


676 


HALDIMAND  COLLBCTION. 


B.  93 


—  — 1_ 


1783. 
Jane  3 

to 
June  25. 


Jttl7  6 

to 
Jolj  38. 


ADgutt  1 

to 
AQgait  81. 


Canadian  Corps,  Wttrrant  to  Captain  Hertei  de  Boaville,  with 
sabsiBtenoe  return.  Page  58 

Barrack.  Warrant  to  James  Hughes  for  price  and  rent  of  a  house 
for  troops  in  Montreal.  60 

3lBt    Warrant  to  Kr.  MoCumming,  with  contingent  account    61 

44th.  Warrant  to  Captain  Colin  Campbell,  with  contingent  ac- 
count. 63 

Staff.  Warrant  to  Joshua  Wiaslow,  with  contingent  account, 
Pavmaster-Gencrars  office.  65 

Contingencies.  Warrant  to  John  Fraser,  with  contingent  accounts 
for  the  2bth,  53rd  and  l-84th.  67 

Forage,  batt  and  baggage  money.  Warrant  to  Lt.  Colonel  Hope, 
with  returns.  10 

Hesse-Hanau  Infantry.  Warrant  to  Captain  Sobcell,  with  contin- 
gent account.  85 

Boyal  Regiment  of  New  York.     Warrants  to  Captain  Daly  with 


September  1 

t9    1 
September  27. 


Warrant  to  Mr.   Heusser,  with  contingent 


88 
ao- 
93 
95 
97 


returns  (three). 

Hesbian  Troops, 
count. 

Staff.    Warrant,  with  abstract  of  staff  pfiy. 

Staff.     Warrant  to  Brigadier  de  Loos,  with  staff  return. 

Engineer  Depanment.      Warrant  to  Lieutenant  Geddes  for  con- 
struoting  redoubt,  &c.,  at  Perc4,  Gasp^,  wiih  account.  98 

firunswick  Troops.    Warrant  to  General  Hiedesel,  with  contin- 
gent account.  100 

D.strict  of  Sorel.  Warrant  to  General  Biedesel,  with  disbursement 
account.  101 

Forage,  batt  and  baggage  money.    Warrant  to  Lt.  Colonel  Hope 
for  Brigadier  Eauachenpiat.  103 

Secret  bervice.       Warrant  to    Justus    Sherwood    and    George 
Smyth.  104 

Naval  Department.    Warrant  to  Thomas  Dunn.  105 

Forage,   &c.    Warrants    to    Lt.  Colonel     Hope,  with    returns 
(two )  106 

Butler's  Bangers.    Warrant  for  extra  allowance,  with  return.  121 

Transport.     Warrant  to  Jacob  Maurer,  with  returns  of  bateau 
men,  &o.  123 

Barrack  Department.     Warrant  to  Captain  Brehm.  126 

Lojalists,     Warrants  to  A.  Cajler,  for  expenses  and  allowance 
with  returns  (three.)  127 

Bebel  prisoners.     Warrant  to   A.    Cuyler,    with  disbursement 
account.  131 

Boyal  Artillery.    Warrant  to  E.  Chandler,  with  transport  ac- 
count. 133 

Staff     Warrants  to   Lt.  Colonel  Hope,  for  Quartermaster  Gen- 
eral's  Department  (two).  135 

Indian  Department.     Warrant  to  J.    Williams  for  expenses  of 
suits  against  Taylor  and  Forsyth.  137 

Canadian  Corps.     Warrant  to  Captain   Hertei  de  Bouville,  with 
subsistence  return.  138 

District  of  Montreal.     Warrant  to  Brigadier  St.  Leger,  with  con- 
tingent account.  140 

Transport.      Warrants   to  Cuptain   Herkemer,  with  returns  of 
bateau  men,  &o.  (two.)  142 

King's  Hangers.     Warrant  to   Major  Bogers,  subsistence  return 
and  receipt  for  rations.  144 


B.  93 


HALDIMAND  COLLIOTIOK. 


en 


1783. 
September  1 

to 
September  37. 


October  1 

to 
October  30. 


NoTember  2 
—  .to     ►: 
November  23. 


EDgineer.     Warrant  to  Captain  Twiss.  P^go  146 

Sojal  Eegiment  of  New  York.  Warrants  to  Captain  Leake,  with 
contingent  and  subsistence  retarns  (two).  147 

Bailer's  Bangers.  Warrant  to  Bobert  Bills  for  Colonel 
Butler.  151 

Bojal  Begiraent  of  New  York.  Warrant  to  Captain  Leake,  with 
poundage  return.  152 

Naval.    Warrant  to  Thomas  Dunn.  154 

Hospital  Department.  Warrant  to  John  Fraser  for  Garrison 
Hospital,  Oswego,  with  account.  155 

Hospital.  Warrants  to  W.  Barr,  with  returns  of  officers,  k'^. 
(two).  157 

Boyal  Beg!  men t  of  New  York.  Warrant  to  Captain  Leake,  6ub- 
sistecce  return  and  receipt  for  rations.  159 

Staff.  Warrant  to  John  Fraser  and  contingent  account  of  Pay- 
master General's  Office.  161 

Bojal  Begimentof  New  Yoik.  Warrant  to  Captain  Daly,  sub- 
sistence return  and  receipt  for  rations.  163 

Hospital.  Warrant  to  John  Fraser  for  Garrison  Hospital  at  Car- 
leton  Island,  with  account.  165 

Staff.  Warrant  to  Captain  Hathows  and  account  for  Secretary's 
office.  167 

Thomas  Dunn.     Warrant  to  meet  bills  from  upper  postfi.         169 

Staff.  Warrant  to  Major  Mathews,  for  expenses  Secretary's 
office.  170 

Contingencies.  jYarrant  to  John  Fraser  for  34th  and  53rd,  with 
accounts.  171 

Loyal  Bangers.  Warrant  to  Major  Jcssup,  with  subsistence 
returns.  ^  173 

Koyal  Regiment  of  New  York.  Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson 
for  oft-reckonings.  177 

Indian.     Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  180 

Staff.    Warrant  to  Colonel  Maclean  for  pay  as  bri^i^^dier.         181 

Upper  posts.  Warrant  to  Brigadier  Maclean,  with  contingent 
account.  J  82 

Barrack.    Warrant  to  Captain  Brehm.  184 

Commissariat.     Warrant  to  Commissary  Day.  185 

Loyalists.     Warrant  to  A.  Cayler,  with  account.  Ifc6 

Canadian  Corps.  Warrant  to  Captain  Hertel  de  Bouville,  with 
subsistence  return.  Ibd 

Loyal  Bangers.  Warrants  (two)  to  Major  Jessup,  with  contin- 
gent accounts  and  subsistence  return.  190 

King's  Bangers.  Warrants  (thre^)  to  Major  Bogers,  with 
returns.  197 

Thomas  Dunn.  Warrant  with  return  of  bills  drawn  from  upper 
posts.  203 

Staff.  Warrant  to  Cjlonel  Hope,  for  Quartermaster  Generars 
Department.  208 

Court  of  Common  Pleas.  Warrant  to  clerk  for  money  to  be  paid 
in  bjr  J.  Williams,  Attorney  General.  178 

King's  Bangers.  Warrant  to  Major  Boger^*,  with  subsistence 
return  and  receipt  for  rations.  209 

Transport.  Warrant  to  Captain  Herkemer,  with  return  of  bateau 
men,  &o.  211 

Boyal  Begiment  of  New  York.  Warrant  to  Captain  Leake,  with 
return.  213 

Indian.    Warrant  to  Colonel  Claus,  with  certificate.  2 15 


6t8  HALDrifA!<D  OOLLIOTION.  B.    9^ 


In  by 
Kin 


1703. 

D«c«iDber  1        IjojallHtn.     Warrant  to  Lieatenant  French  for  snppliee.  Page  217 
ij««««b*r  14       ^y*^  Artillery.    Wtrrant  to  K.  Chandler  for  transport,   with 
rolarn.  218 

iloHpital.    Warrant  to  Wm.  Barr.  220 

Scouting  service.  Warrant  to  Sir  John  Johnson,  with  acooant.  221 
Kngineor.     Warrant  to  Captain  Twiss.  223 

Court  of  Common  Pleas.     Warrant  to  clerk  f^r  money  to  be  pai^l 
'  y  J.  Williams,  Solicitor  General.  1*!9 

in^'s  iian^ers.     Warrants  (two)  to  Major  Eogers,  with  bounty 
and  HubsiKt()noe  returns.  224 

lioyal  Kangers.    Warrants  (two)  to  Major  Jossop,  with  subsiBt- 
enoe  and  recruiting  returns,  228 

Ijoyalists.     Warrant  to  Stephen  de  Lancy  for  relief  of  sick.      233 
Indian.     Warrant  (o  Sir  Jobn  J«>hnt*on.  234 

Loyal  Hangord.     Warrant  to  Major  Jessup,  with  contingent  ac- 
count. 235 
Statf.     Warrant  to  Colonel  Hope  lor  Captain  Hamilton^  aide  de- 
camp. 237 
Hutlor*s  Rangors.     Warrants  (two)  and  subsistence  retarns.     238 
Hoyal   Hegiment  of  New  York.     Warrants  (three)  to  Captain 
Duly,  with  iiubrtistencf\  poundage  and  contingent  returns.  242 
Loyal    Rangers.      Warrant    to    Major    Jessup    and    return    of 
bounty.  248 
Transport,    Warrant  to  Captain  Herkemer,  with  return  of  bateau 
men.  250 
King's  Rangers.     Warrant  to  Maj  )r  Rogers,  with  return  of  re- 
cruits.                                                                                               251 
Koyal  Regiment  of  New  York.     Warrants  (two)  to  Capt  Leake, 
with  returns  of  Ci>nliiigni)cies,  bounty  and  stoppages.  2o3 
llohpiial.     Warranu  (ihree)  to  W.  B«irr,  with  returns.  257 


An^TtAcT  or  Waurants  roa  xna  Extraordinary  Siavxca  of  thb 

Armt.— n7S-n«4. 
B.84.  B.M.  21,754. 

Thirt  v.^'umo  iviUains  abstracts  of  the  warrants  in  the  preceding 

voluuw^  1  to  V, 


C0RRKHr>NUtXiE    WITH    II.    T,    CBAMABI   AND   H.    HAMILTON,   IdKU- 
TkNANT  GoVKRNOaS  OF   QCBBSO. 

R  95.  B.  M.  21.755, 

It*H 

J*n*  u.  l.t.  C^ov<*Tn.^^^ranv^h*  to  Gtjneral  Haldinawid.    The  oonfasion  as 

quibfo  rr>iHVt*  the  o^^mmand  of  the  naval  fore^    Keport  ot  loss  of  ships  of 

wi*i\  at  Khvxie  Uland,  Ths>  lran*porta  ordered  to  saiL  Extraotafrom 
lh<»  (»\ufru  r^iH^rt  th<»  en4:aicement  of  the  27th  Julj,  ITja  Pa^  i 
I  ho  Mine  to  the  w»n^e  \.n  FrtnohV  K.^olosinj?  a  memorial  frotn 
Kaiht  r  G uawlt  tor  the  U  a^ara  of  I  orette  of  8ih  Au^-ust.  Raspectiiwr 
a  s.r»:t^ni  ot   John^     >  v  o^v? ;  Mabane  recommenda  an  additiottaU 


A«e«>i  »v\ 


B.  95 


HALDIMAND  GOLLIOTION. 


67» 


1778. 


AaenBt  17, 
Quebec. 


Aaguit  20, 
Montreal. 


Aofrust  34, 
Quebec. 


Aognsi  25. 

Anfnist  26, 
Quebec. 

August  27, 
Quebec. 

August  27, 
Quebec. 


August  31, 
Quebec. 


September  3, 
Quebec. 


8eptemb8r  6, 
Quebec. 

8«'ptember7, 
Quebec. 


No  name  or 
date. 

September  10, 
Quebec, 


September  14, 
Quebec. 


captain  of  militia  at  Kamourahka.  Respecting  prize  provisioDS  at 
Halifax.     Movements  of  transports.  P&go  7 

Lt,  Governor  Cramah6  to  General  Haldlmand.  Arrival  of  a 
captured  privateer.  Gaptare  of  vessels  of  the  Montreal  fleet. 
Cltnton  at  New  York;  Bnrgoyne  at  MaFsachusetts.  Rebel  privateers 
cruisirg  in  the  Gulf.  Movements  of  phips  of  war,  &o.  Intrigues 
of  the  Bostonians  among  the  Indians,  &c.  U 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Governor  Cramah^  (in  French).  The 
puccess  of  the  "  Triton  **  should  hasten  Pearson's  movements  to  clear 
the  Gulf.  Is  Rending  back  mobt  of  the  Indians  of  the  upper  pobts, 
leaving  about  51).  14 

Lt.  Governor  Cramal6  to  General  Haldimand.  The  policy  towards 
the  Indians.  Reporting  the  movements  of  the  fleets;  a  large  fleet 
from  England  is  ordered  to  rendezvous  off  the  capes  of  Virginia. 
Asking  for  a  detachment  of  the  34th  to  go  to  Bio.  Suggests  the 
policy  of  buying  the  "  Triton's  "  prize.  Captain  Hervey's  wishes 
about  pilots,  &o.  16 

Boucher  to  the  same  (in  French).  Ropresenting  the  right  exer- 
deed  by  all  notaries  to  eell  by  auction.  1^ 

Lt.  Governor  Cramahd  to  the  eame.  Arrival  of  ships  of  war  in  the 
river,  with  German  troops.     Pilots  have  been  sent  down.  20 

The  same  to  the  same.  Be^pecting  the  special  claims  of  vendue 
masters,  &\  21 

The  same  to  the  same.  Movements  of  troops.  Arrival  from  Gre- 
nada with  rum  and  goods  captured  from  the  rebels.  Provisions  for 
Beauoe.  Claims  of  a  loyalist.  Accounts  forwarded.  Repairs  of  the 
chateau.    Opinion  as  to  rights  of  vendue  masters.  22 

The  same  to  the  Pame.  The  delay  in  the  arrival  of  the  fleet  Re- 
ported that  the  French  fleet  is  off  Cape  Sable.  Harvest  nearly 
completed ;  will  write  about  the  Canadian  corps  to  be  raibod. 
Repairs  to  chateau.  2^ 

The  same  to  the  bame.  Arrival  from  Halifax ;  sick  will  be  looked 
after.  Lord  Howe  checking  the  French  fl3et;  arrival  of  troops  at 
Halifax.  Fleet  to  rendez-vons  at  Halifax.  Concerning  Sorei  Sei- 
gniory. How  the  bhip  "  Gates  "  can  be  employed ;  bad  state  of  the 
♦'Mercury."  31 

The  bame  to  the  same.  Forwarding  despatches.  Arrival  of  trans- 
ports.    Resignation  of  Lord  Barring  ton  reported.  34 

Tlie  same  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  Anhalt  Zerbst  troops.  Fresh 
provisions  ordered.  The  transports  cannot  go  up  the  river  owing 
to  their  draught  of  water.     Arrival  of  provisions.  35 

Ships  joining  the  fleet  at  Rhode  IsJaud  under  Lord  Howe.  The 
conduct  of  the  French  there  and  their  retreat  to  Boston.  37 

Lt.  Governor  Cramahd  to  Captain  Foy.  Part  of  D'Bstaing's  men 
captured  at  Long  Island.  War  declared  by  France.  Respecting 
Captain  Hall  once  prodigiously  in  love  with  Madame  de  Longueuil. 
The  *'  Mercury  "  supplied  with  new  sails,  &c.,  might  get  a  letter  of 
marque.  Seamen  not  to  be  got.  His  views  as  to  the  bobt  manner 
and  time  of  raising  Canadian  corps,  and  the  best  way  to  call  them 
out.     Returns  of  arrivals.  38 

ThebametoHaldimaiid.  Respecting  provisions.  "  Mercury  "  ready 
to  bail.  The  conduct  of  the  newly  arrived  to  be  looked  after;  Myers 
is  well  known  to  deserve  it.  Mr.  Tansweil  proposes  to  open  a  school. 
Mr.  La  Force  desirous  to  serve  on  Lake  Champlain.  Scarcity  of 
bt'umen.  42 


€80 


HALDIMAND  COLLICTION. 


B.  9ft 


1TT8. 
September  17, 
Qaebee. 


September  17, 
Qaebee. 


September  Si, 
Qaebee. 

September  21| 
Quebec. 

September  24, 
Qaebee. 


Septeoiber  23, 
Quebee. 


October  1, 

Quebec 


October  3, 
Qaebee* 

October  6, 
Quebec. 
October  7, 
Quebec 

October  8, 
Qaebee. 


October  10, 
Quebec 

October  11, 
Quebec 

October  15, 
Sorel. 


October  16, 
Quebec 


October  19, 
b'orel. 

October  19, 
Qatbec 


October  19, 
Qaebee. 


Lt.  (Jovernor  Cramahd  to  Captain  Foy.  Sending  newspapers* 
Arrival  at  Boston  of  three  scoundrels  Irom  St.  Anne's  below,  who 
have  been  sent  to  Congress.  Pflgo  44 

The  same  to  Oeneral  Haldimand,  Silling  of  the  **  Mercnry."  New- 
works.  Prize  goods  eeiaed.  The  d?8irableQes9  of  keeping  war  ships 
doriog  winter,  filockhoase  for  Beauce.  The  few  Indians  come  dow^n 
this  year  are  supposed  to  be  on  the  New  England  side.  Captain 
Bonchette'ti  merits.  45 

The  same  to  the  same.  Provisions  for  Sorel.  Movements  of 
vessels.    Confirmation  of  Eeppei's  saccesses.  47 

The  same  to  the  same.  Bnioswick  troops  ready  to  march.  Bein- 
forcements  for  Beaace.    Seisare  of  prize  wines.     Papers  sent.       48 

The  same  to  the  same.  Timber  for  King's  service  will  be  got  oat 
by  De  Lorme.  Others  who  would  supply  timber  and  their  charac- 
ter ;  how  other  building  material  can  be  obtained.  Arrivals  in  the 
Gulf.  Bebtruction  of  vessels  and  fisheries  by  American  privateers. 
Provisions  for  Sorel.    Canadian  crews  for  vessels  to  be  enffacred.  49 

The  same  to  the  same.  Movement  of  vessels.  Admiral  Keppel'a 
fleet.  News  of  privateers.  Crew  of  the  *'  Seneca  "  seek  discharge, 
as  for  two  years  they  have  not  been  able  to  perform  their  religioaa 
duties.  52 

The  same  to  the  same.  Forwardiog  dispatches.  The  printer  has 
been  warned ;  his  articles  to  be  inspected  before  publication.  News 
for  €h>Bette.  Eau^chonp]at  going  to  Montreal.  Men  leaving  the  finh- 
eries  unless  an  armed  vessel  is  senU  Necessity  for  troops  at  Beauce. 
News  of  the  fleett*.    Application  from  officers.  53 

The  same  to  the  same.  Aews  of  the  fleets ;  the  action  of  Eeppel 
with  the  French ;  the  recapture  of  vessels  in  the  Gulf  that  had 
been  taken  by  the  rebels.    Loyalists  impatient  to  leave  Sorel.       57 

Forwariing  memorials.  &o.  59 

Despatches.     Manning  the  *'  Brilliant." 

put  on   b^ard  to   make  up  the  fighting 

60 
Victuallers  sailing  and  expected.  Stores 
for  Beauce.  Contract  with  De  Lorme  for  buildirg  timber.  Escape 
of  priFoners.  '  6 1 

The  same  to  the  same.  Considerations  on  the  t^ubject  of  providing 
lime  and  stone.  63 

The  same  to  the  same.  Papers  sent.  Sailing  of  transports.  Mr. 
Dunn  stopped  from  sailing.  65 

General  Ilaldimand  to  Lt  Governor  Cramab^  (in  French).  Dis- 
approval of  Captain  Pearson  ordering  off  the  ships.  Trusts  they 
may  be  able  to  provide  for  the  defence  of  the  Gulf  in  spring.  It 
will  be  shameful  if  the  French  fleet  were  to  lie  quiet  in  Boston.  Will 
leave  Sorel  for  Qaebee  on  the  20ih.  66 

Lt.  Governor  Cramahd  to  General  Haldimand.  Ke^pecting  the 
Recollet  Hnaso  in  Montreal.  Knows  little  of  timber  and  has  left  con- 
tract open  for  approval.  PrmoDers  taken  and  prisoners  escaped. 
Sailing  of  Ihe  "  Brilliant."     Description  of  prize  suits.  67 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Governor  Gramahd  (in  French).  Will 
leave  to  morrow.     Wishes  to  have  no  ceremony.  69 

Lt.  Governcr  Cramahd  to  General  Haldimand.  Sailing  of  "Bril- 
liant "  auJ  convoy.  Prop^al  to  purchirto  an  armed  sloop.  Capture 
of  escaped  prisoners.     Non  arrival  of  *'St.  Peter"  and  **  Viper."     70 

The  ^ame  to  the  same  (in  French).  Memornadnm  as  to  supply  of 
provihioDs,  <te.  72 


The  same  to  the  same. 

The  ^ame  to  the  same. 
Invalids  proposed  to  be 
crew. 

The  same  to  the  same. 


^ 


B.  96 


HALDIMAND  COLLECTION. 


681 


1T79. 
May  14, 
Qaebec. 


Dcecmber  29, 
Quebec 

IT80. 
Febnimry  10, 
Quebec. 

Febniarj  20, 
Qaebec. 

Febroary  21, 
Qaebec. 

March  3, 
Qaebec. 

Marcti  24, 
Qaebec 

Aagaat  17, 
Quebec. 


Attorney  Gen.  Monk  to  Lt.  Governor  Cramahd.    Opinion  as  to 

proceedings  to  be  taken  againht  forestallers,  &c,  Page  74 

Additional  opinion  dated  24th  May.  75 


No  date 

(January 

17817) 

1781. 
Jauuarj  6, 
Qaebec. 


May  28, 
Quebec 

May2», 
Quebec. 

1783. 

19, 

Quebec. 

1T84 
September  22, 
Quebec. 

October  21, 
Quebec. 

October  21, 
Quebec. 

October  27, 
Quebec 

October  27, 
Quebec. 

Norember  14, 
Quebec 

NoTember  14, 
Quebec 


Degaige  to  General  Haldimand  (in  Fi'enoh).  That  Mr.  St.  Lao 
condemns  all  hia  (JETaldimand'd)  maDODavres.  78 

Lieut.Governor  Cramah6  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French). 
Considerations  as  to  the  embargo  laid  on  the  exportation  of 
wheat.  79 

The  same  to  the  same  (in  French).  Hemarks  on  and  objdctions 
to  the  proposal  to  fix  the  price  of  flour  and  wheat.  83 

Haldimand  to  Oramab6  (in  French).  Defending  the  propriety  of 
the  proposal  to  fix  the  price  of  wheat  and  floar.  88 

Cramah^  to  Haldimand  (in  French).  That  all  will  be  ready  to 
receive  his  assent  to  bills  passed  by  the  Council.  92 

The  same  to  the  same  (in  French).  That  he  approves,  with  some 
amendments,  the  law  against  forestallers,  &o.  92a 

The  eame  to  tbe  same  (in  French).  That  M.  Tonnancour  has  fall 
authority  to  seize  M.  Graeeon  and  to  use  armed  men  for  this  pur- 
pose.   How  he  should  proceed.  93 

General  Haldimand  to  Lieut.  Governor  Cramahd.  Insists  that  the 
proclamation  to  thresh  the  wheat  of  the  habitants  should  be  issued. 
Urges  that  the  Council  give  the  necessary  authority.  100 

Lieut.  Governor  Cramahd  to  General  Haldimand.  Objects  to  the 
compulsory  threshing  of  grain  as  likely  to  lead  to  disaffection. 
Suggests  that  the  grain  barns  should  be  bought  for  Government. 
KeBigns  his  office  of  Civil  Secretary.  94 

General  Haldimand  to  Lieut.  Governor  Gramah6.  Sanding  Lord 
George  Germaine's  letter.  102 

Lieut  Governor  Cramah6  to  General  Haldimand.  Will  go  to 
Britain  in  accordance  with  orders.  102 

Lieut,  Governor  Hamilton  to  General  Haldimand.  Remarks  and 
suggestions  as  to  the  Pilotage  Regulations.  103 

The  same  to  the  same.    Requests  instructions  in  anticipation  of 

105 
Asking  categorical  answers  to  questions 

107 
Enclosing  questions  to  be  answered  as  to 

110 
111 


the  General's  Bailing. 

The  same  to  the  same, 
as  to  powers,  &c. 

The  same  to  the  same, 
his  powers,  &c.,  Cpp.  107  to  109). 

The  same  to  Mathews.    Transmitting  accounts. 


The  same  to  Haldimand.  Sending  accounts  of  revenues  at  Detroit, 
with  remarks.  112 

General  Haldimand  to  Lieut.Governor  Hamilton,  Instructions 
for  his  guidance  in  the  Government  of  the  Province.  114 

The  same  to  the  same.  Sending  additional  answers  to  queries 
(pp.  107  to  109).     Answers  appended.  119 


682 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


B.  96-1 


CoRaiSPONDINOB  WITH   OPPIOSaS  CoMM A.NDl:«a  AT   MroSILLIMAKINAK 

AND  Niagara,  1777  to  1166, — Vol.  L 


B.  96-1. 


B.  M.  21,756-1. 


1777. 
NoFember  10, 
Niagara. 


Norember  22, 
Niagara. 


December  14, 
Niagara. 


December  14, 
Niagara. 


December  14, 
Niagara. 


1778. 
Jannary  28, 
Niagara. 


Janaary  31, 
Niagara. 


Febniary  2, 
Niagara. 


Lt.  Col.  Bolton  to  the  A.cljatant  General.  With  aoooants  of  Indian 
oxpenditare  Sending  down  prisoners.  Merchants  at  Detroit 
building  wharf,  storehoase,  Ac,  ?age  180 

Same  to  the  same.  Acknowledgers  instractionB  respecting  the 
pay  and  promotions  in  the  Naval  Department,  and  f >r  the  settle- 
ment of  Colonel  Glaas's  accounts.  Chance  of  attack  by  rebels,  acd 
weak  state  of  deforces.  Butler  there  with  Indians ;  immense  con- 
sumption of  proviions  by  them.  Transmits  copy  of  order  to  Capt. 
Powell  to  destroy  the  transport  "  Charity  "  and  send  up  provi- 
sions. 181 

Major  Butler  to  Captain  Le  Maistre.  As  the  general  refuses  to 
sign  blank  commissions,  desires  to  know  if  he  can  employ  officers 
to  raise  a  corps  of  rangers.  Respecting  hi^  own  commission.  Has 
sent  to  bring  rangers  from  Pennsylvania.  Sends  muster  roll  and  list 
of  officers.  109 

Same  to  General  Carleton.  That  the  Onondagas,  Tosoaroras  and 
Oneidas  had  taken  side  with  the  rebels  and  been  taking  prisoners 
from  Burgoyne*s  ti*oops.  By  notice  through  the  Senecas  they  have 
come  in  and  acknowledged  their  fault.  The  Six  Nations  preparing 
to  act  vigouronsly,  chiefly  against  Pennsylvania  and  Virginia.  Was 
not  able  to  get  Indian  force  to  Burgoyne's  help  till  too  late.  Clinton's 
and  Howe's  operations.  Ill 

Lt.  Col.  Bolton  to  the  Adjutant  General.  Reported  decisive  defeat 
of  Wa!?hingion  by  General  Howe.  Indians  pleused  ;  their  numbers. 
Unfortunate  affair  of  Bnrgoyne.  Meeting  of  headmen  of  Indians. 
Butler's  good  character.  Arrirai  of  provisions.  The  scarcity  at 
Miohillimakinak.  Capt.  Lernoult  at  Detroit.  The  bad  state  of 
the  works  at  Niagara.  All  the  provisions  sent  from  Deer  Island. 
The  quantity  of  merchandise  cumberini?  Niagara.  Enclosing  returns. 
The  employment  of  the  '^  Felicity."  Names  of  Indian  chiefs.  The 
net  has  been  useful  for  fishing.  184 

Major  Butler  to  Capt.  Le  Maistre.  Firm  friendship  of  the  Six 
Nations.  SenectkS  and  Cayugas  alarmed  nt  rebel  threats,  but  deter- 
mined to  resist.  Mohawks  ready  under  Joseph  Brant  Party  of 
rangers  taken  priwoners.  Defeat  of  Washington  by  Howe  con- 
firmed. The  Jerseys  and  Pennsylvania  in  possession  of  the  King's 
troops.  News  from  Fort  Stanwix.  Efforts  to  detach  the  Six 
Nations.  Indians  to  the  westward  destroying  rebel  property.  Six 
Nations  with  to  secure  the  post  of  Ontai  io.  114 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Carleton.  Provisions  for  the  npper 
posts.  Rebels  intend  to  invaie  the  Indian  country.  With  help  from 
Canada  the  Six  Nations  would  resist.  A  force  needed  at  Deer  Island 
to  prevent  cutting  off  supplies  from  Lachire.  Large  number  of  In- 
dians at  Niagara  and  immense  consumption  of  beef.  Measures  for 
strengthening  the  works.  Western  Indians  driving  off  the  rebels. 
C  )nfii  mation  of  the  defeat  of  Washington.  Clinton  has  left  a  strong 
force  at  Fort  Montgomery.  Repairs  to  ships  for  lake  operations, 
&o.  189 

Major  Butler  to  the  same.  The  Indians  will  not  attack  the  frontiers 
of  Now  Toik  till  spring,  Gat<»s  having  guarded  the  exposed  points. 
Their  resolution  to  defend  them-^elve^t  {torn  rebel  attacks  and  rejec- 
tion of  invitations  to  a  oonferen^ie.     Their  desire  for  a  post  at  Oota- 


B.  96-1 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


683 


rio,  for  reasons  given.  Joseph  Brant  sent  oat  with  30  Mohawks. 
Spies  oat  in  all  directions.  Offers  of  assistance  to  the  Indians  by  the 
rangers  Joseph  Brant's  claims.  Devastation  by  Indians  on  rebel 
coantry.  Desperate  state  of  affairs  at  Fort  Pitt.  The  people  there 
are  expected  to  come  to  Petrol t.  J?age  117 

Major  Batler  to  Gen.  Carlcton.  Details  of  Gon.  Howe's  victory 
over  WaehiD^ton  at  Brandy  Wine  River.  122 

Colonel  Bolton  to  the  same.  Enclosing  letter  from  Governor 
Abbot  that  the  people  were  baildiog  a  fort.  Spanish  intrigaes  among 
the  Indiana  on  the  Wabash.  Respecting  artificers*  accoants,  and  his 
desire  to  be  relieved  ot  money  affairs.  1^3 

Same  to  the  same.  Indians  collecting  their  fighting  men  to  oppose 
Schayler.  Butler  to  consult  wiih  them.  The  great  inflaence  of  the 
Seneca  chief  over  the  Six  Nations.  Vessels  ready  for  D^er  Island. 
Rebels  not  aiming  at  Oswego  bat  strengthening  Stanwix.  Pre- 
parations  to  attack  Montreal.  Applies  f  jr  increased  rations  to  the 
seamen.  195 

Same  to  the  same.  Provisions  to  be  forwarded  for  the  apper  poets. 
State  of  the  Naval  Department  to  be  prepared.  Indian  accoants ; 
commissions,  &o.  Inquiry  as  to  rotation  of  service.  Report  made 
by  a  fasilier  escaped  irom  the  rebels.  Sending  acooant  from  Colonel 
Clans.    Rations  for  seamen.  199 

Major  Batler  to  the  same.  Preparations  for  acting  with  the  Indians. 
Rangers  ordered  up  to  cooperate  in  Indian  expeditions  daring 
the  winter.  Advice  of  Schuyler  to  the  Indian  Council  not  attended 
to.  Reports  from  Albany.  The  enemy  is  not  coming  to  Oswego. 
Fort  Stanwix  reinforced.  Reported  rebel  expedition  to  Canada. 
Reqaests  the  exchange  cf  his  son,  a  prisoner  Accounts  trans- 
mitted. 124 

Same  to  Captain  LeMaistre.  With  list  of  appointments  in  the 
rangers,  &o.  128 

Same  to  Gen.  Oarleton.    Preparing  for  his  expedition.    Fidelity 


I77i. 


Febniftrj  3. 


PebruAiy  4, 
NiAgarA. 


April  8, 
Niagara. 


April  8, 
Niagara. 


April  10, 
Niagara. 


April  10, 
Niagara. 

Niagara. 
Haj  1. 

May  10, 
Niagara. 


May  13, 

Niagara. 


May  15, 
Seneca 
Country. 


11.7  ai, 

Niagara. 


129 
Ac 
130 
the 
Sea- 


of  Indiana.    Prisoners  taken  by  them 

Same  to  LeMaistre.    To  start  next  day  on  bis  expedition, 
counts  certified  for  provisions,  &o. 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  Oen.  Carleton.  Commissions  for 
rangers.  Detachment  to  Deer  Island.  Arrival  of  provisions, 
men  for  lakes.  Receipts  for  merchants'  goods.  Prisoners  for  Mon- 
treal. The  Naval  Department.  Ram  for  the  upper  posts  ;  its 
expenditure  among  the  savages.  The  trouble  with  merchants' 
goods.  The  expense  of  the  posts.  It  would  have  been  better  to 
have  let  the  Iniians  keep  them.  The  climate  does  not  suit  him, 
&o.  201 

{<ame  to  the  same.  Bills  drawn  for  Indian  expenses.  The 
great  number  of  Indians  collected.  Major  Batler  gone  with  the 
Indians  on  an  expedition.  Statement  respecting  Naval  Depart- 
ment. 205 

Major  Batler  to  the  same.  Captain  Butler's  escape  from  the 
rebels.  Arrival  with  rangers;  finds  the  Indians  are  anxious  to 
attack  the  rebellious  colonies.  The  Susquehanna  river  to  ba  the 
rendez  vous.  Indian  victory  on  the  Ohio.  Parties  out  in  Jersey 
and  Pennsylvania.  Brant  with  rangers  towards  New  York.  Hopes 
to  complete  the  rangers.  131 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  the  same.  Death  of  Captain  Powell 
(8th)  at  Deer  Island.  Memorial  as  to  promotions  of  the  j  mior 
officers.    Escape  of  Capt.  Batler  from  Albany.  20t> 


684 


HALDDfAND  COLLECTION. 


B.    96-1 


.     1778 
Maj  30, 

Michillima- 
kinak. 


Jane  4, 
Quebec 

Jane  6, 
Niagara. 


June  5, 
Niagara. 

Jniie6, 
Niagara. 


Jane  39| 

Micbillima- 

kioak. 


Jalj  14, 
Niagafa. 

JqIt  30, 
llicbillima- 
kinak. 
July  24, 
MicbiUiina- 
kinak. 
Aogoftt  10, 
Montreal. 


AugQSt  15, 
llichillima- 
kinak 


Augast  28, 
Montreal. 


Aogust  29, 
Niagara. 


AngQft  30, 
Montreal. 


AQ(;ust31, 
Micbillima- 
kinak. 

September  2, 
Montreal. 

September  16, 

Mtcbillima- 

kiuuk. 


Major  DePeyster  to  General  C&rleton.  War  between  the  Chippe- 
was  and  Minomiuie.  The  Ottawas  and  others  sent  off.  The  high 
price  of  mm  and  Boarcity.  Cannot  satisfy  the  Indians.  Neceesity* 
of  armed  vessels  to  awe  the  savages.  ^^ge  1 

Walter  Butler  to  the  same.  Memorandum  by  Captain  Botier^ 
dated  at  Quebec,  by  order  of  the  Major,  on  the  state  of  the 
rangers,  their  requirements,  &c.  133 

Lt.  Colonel  Balton  to  the  ^amo.  Will  send  recruiting  parties 
when  poBsible.  Difficulty  of  settling  Colonel  Claus's  accounts. 
Impartiality  shown  to  traders.  Commissions  for  the  rangers.  The 
danger  to  the  '*  Seneca  "  from  a  gale.  The  incessant  demands  of  the 
Indians.    Arrival  of  parties  with  scalps,  &o.  207 

Same  to  the  same.  Eations  for  the  Naval  Department.  Is 
anxious  for  instructions  as  to  the  Indians,  &o.  210 

Same  to  the  same.  Sonds  prisoners  taken  by  the  Indians,  and  a 
man  escaped  from  the  rebels.  Scalps  and  prisoners  coming  in 
daily.  212 

Maj^r  DePeyster  to  the  same.  Indian  warriors  (550)  sent  to 
Montreal.  Applies  fv>r  leave.  Bestlessness  of  the  Indians;  the 
consequent  disadvantage  to  trade.  The  Indians  may  be  managed  by 
patience;  bat  constant  supervision  needed.  Non  arrival  of  vessels 
and  weak  state  of  garrison.  3 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  the  same.  Victory  of  the  rangeis  at 
Wvoming.  212 

Major  DePeyster  to  the  commander-in-chie£  Giving  notice  of 
bills  drawn.  5 

Same  to  the  same.  Supporting  the  r^uestof  the  people  for  a 
priest.  76 

Genera]  Haldimand  to  Major  DePejster.  Beoommends  the  ex- 
ercise of  economy.  Desires  the  regulations  for  posts  to  be  sent. 
Bules  when  bills  are  drawn.  78 

Major  DePey^ter  to  the  commander-in  chief.  The  adverse 
reports  published  among  the  Indians.  The  good  conduct  of  M. 
Chevalier  and  his  influence  with  the  Indianf*.  A  little  attention 
paid  to  his  son  in  Montreal  would  do  good.  Has  given  M.  Cheva- 
lier some  authority  at  St.  Joseph's.  6 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  LaPourohe  and  his  party 
satisfied.  Have  returned  home.  The  treatment  they  are  to  receive 
there.    (Written  by  Captain  Poy).  60 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  Gen.  Carleton.  Block  houses  for  reinforce- 
ments. Commissions  for  rangers  filled  up.  The  command  on  the 
lakes.  Copies  of  instructions  forwarded.  Accounts  of  lake  marine. 
Certifying  accounts  by  Captain  Grant,  and  how  bills  are  drawn,    213 

General  Haldimand  to  Mtijor  DePeyster.  Recommending  M. 
Gfosellier.  Desires  his  consulting  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton,  and 
to  advibc  as  to  prospect  of  retaking  the  Illinois,  fiules  for  traders  at 
the  posts  respecting  powder,  &c.  Chevalier  of  St.  Joseph's  son.  His 
good  conduct,  &c  82 

Major  DePeyster  to  the  commander-in-chief.  The  rebels  in 
posfiCHsion  of  the  Illinois.  '  Hocheblave,  the  commander,  in  irons, 
and  traders  plundered.  8 

General- Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  News  of  the  Illinois 
might  be  obtained  through  the  missionarv.  84 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand.  No  further  news  from 
the  Illinois.    Has  called  on   the  Indians  to  drive  out  the  King's 


B.  96-1 


HALDIMAND  COLLECTION. 


685 


1778. 


September  17, 
Niagara. 


September  18, 
Niagara. 


September  31. 


8epUmber22, 

Niagara. 

September  34, 
Niagara. 

Octobar  3, 
Niagara. 

Oetober  4, 
NUgara. 

October  7, 

Michillima- 

kiaak. 


October  13, 
Niagara. 


October  34, 
Michillima- 
kinak. 


October  26, 
Niagara. 

OctobT  36, 
Niagara. 

October  37, 
Ificbillima- 
kinak. 


October  26, 
Niagara. 


eDemied.    Memoracdaui  on  trading  at  the  Grand  Portage,  Lake 
Superior.    Steps  taken  to  preserve  order  there.  Pago  9 

Major  Butler  to  General  Haldimand.  The  intentioDS  of  the 
lodianB,  &o.  Detachment  of  rar.goi8  and  Indians  sent  under 
Captain  Butler  to  German  Flats,  and  expected  to  return  to  Niagara 
for  supplies.  Arms  wanted  lor  the  rangers.  Arrangements  for 
scouting  on  the  Susquehanna  and  Ohio.  The  services  of  Joeeph 
Brant.  167 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  the  same.  Care  of  arms  and  ammu- 
nition. Not  iK>s8ible  to  get  Indians  to  reinforce  Detroit.  Efforts 
of  the  contractor  to  supply  provisions.  Cannot  send  men  to  Fort 
Schlosser.  The  large  stock  of  merchants*  goods.  The  weakness  of 
the  garrison.  Can  hold  out  against  savages,  but  not  against  troops 
with  artillery.  216 

Major  DePeyslor   to   the  same.     The    rebels    firmly  fixed  on 
the  IlUnoi0.    Message  to  various  Indian  tribes  not  to  have  dealings 
with   rebels,  or  to  injure  the  traders.    Arrangements  to  keep  the^/^ 
Indians  on  their  good  behaviour.    Ind  ansoff^er,  if  led  by  Oautier,  to 
enter  the  Illinois  this  winter.    The  weak  state  of  the  fort.  15 

Lt  Col.  Bolton  to  the  same.  Accounts  of  the  Indian  Depart- 
ment, with  remarks.  Captain  Aubrey  can  send  no  reinforcement 
from  C:»rlcton  Island.  220 

Major  Butler  to  the  same.  Incursion  by  Indians  and  rangers 
on  German  Flats.  Beported  advance  of  King's  troops  on  Albany 
Bills,  &o.,  for  subsistence.  141 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  the  same.  Assistance  asked  for  Lt.  Gov- 
ernor Hamilton's  expedition.  221 

MDJ)r  Butler  to  the  same.  S3nding  report  of  expeditions.  The 
rebels  coming  into  the  Indian  country.  143 

Major  DePeyster  to  the  same.  The  Indians  have  had  to  be  sup- 
plied afresh,  having  wasted  all  the  supplies  received  in  Montreal. 
Traders  ordered  to  turn  up  the  Mississippi  to  avoid  the  rebels  on  the 
Illinois.     Beapacting  leave  of  absence.  1*2 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  the  hame.  Indian  accounts.  Expedition 
under  Captain  Butler  to  meet  rebels  from  Wyoming.  Course  of 
the  Indians  in  event  of  failure.  Eeports  as  to  French  help.  Is 
sending  men  to  assist  Captain  Butler.  The  want  of  bateaux  to 
bring  up  provisions,  &c.  Ihe  forwarding  improperly  of  Taylor's 
goods.  221 

Major  DePeyster  to  the  same.  Will  endeavour  to  get  the  Indians 
to  reinforce  Lt.  Govornor  Hamilton  ior  his  exp^ition  up  the 
Illinois,  but  cannot  do  much.  The  good  character  of  M.  Chevalier's 
plan  for  recoverirg  the  Illinois.  The  ncceshity  for  an  armed  ves- 
sel. 19 

Major  Butler  to  the  same.  Transmitting  returns  of  the  rangers, 
&c.  143 

Lt.  Colonel  Briton  to  the  fame.  With  Indian  accounts.  How  are 
sailors  to  be  dealt  with  when  accused  of  crimes  ?  224 

Msjor  DePeyster  to  the  same.     Sending   Messrs.  Langlade  and  / 
Gautbier  to  cooperate  with  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton  ;  sends  plan  of 
proceedings.      The  delay  in  sending   rum   and  goods.     The  low 
water  in  French  Eiver  has  damaged  the  canoes.  2H 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  the  same.  Indian  accounts.  Death 
of  Lieutenant  Shourd.  Eecommending  junior  officers  for  promo- 
tion. T2b 


686  HALDIXAND  OOLLSOTION.  fi.  %- 


1778. 

NoTember3,        Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  Generol  Haldimand.     Bills  for  naval  fowt 
Niagara.         Expects  news  from  Batler  an  i  Hamilton.     K  icsom  men  ding  for  pr(^ 
motion  officers  in  the  lake  marine.  Page2^ 

NoTcmber  11,  Same  to  the  same.  Beinforceroents  from  Carleton  Island.  Difi 
Niagara.  culty  of  cultivating  around  Niagara.  Suspicions  of  the  Indiaofi&i 
to  their  lands,  &c.  The  inadequate  supply  to  feed  the  Indians  whom 
expected.  The  abilities  of  Captain  Andrews  in  command  on  L&kt 
Ontario.  The  retreat  of  the  rebels  from  Tioga.  Butler's  desigoao: 
Cherry  Valley,  with  rangers  and  Indians.  Progress  of  HamiltOBs 
expedition.  Defensive  works  at  Niagara  being  built.  Amount  o( 
powder  to  Detroit,    Distressed  families  sent.to  Montreal.  2.^ 

KoTember  13,      Same  to  the  same.     With  summary  of  letter  from  Major  DePeyste 
Niagara.         as  to  steps  to  reinforce  Hamilton's  expedition.  Alarm  of  the  Indiia 
at  the  approach  of  the   Virginians  to  attack  their  village.    Ntrti 
preparations  at  Detroit.      Reinforcements    to  Captaio   LeriMmlt 
Keports  of  enemy's  proceedings.  ^ 

NoTember  28,      Same  to  the  same.     Scarcity  at  Carleton  Island.    Kecommendioc 
Niagara.         Lieutenant  Bentiet  for  promotion.  235 

NoTembar  30,      Same  to  the  earLC.    Success  of  Butler.    Expected  news.    Nawl 
Niagara.  aocounts  23: 

December  1,        Major  Butler  to  the  same.    D«3struotion  of  Cherry  Valley.    Ua& 
Niagira.         ^^  ^y^^  cattle  tnken  on  the  expeditions  have  been  used  for  thewlK 
sistence  of  the  rangers  aud  Indians.    As  many  as  poesiblo  wUi  be 
driven  to  Niagara.  \^ 

December  26,      General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.    Tbo  expense  of  troops 
Quebec.  at  the  portages  should  be  borne  by  the  merchants.    Economy  to  be 

observed,  especially  with  respect  to  provisions  for  the  Indians.  Afi 
armed  vessel  may  be  employed.  Will  grant  him  leave  of  abseooa 
when  possible.  ^ 

December  25,      Sumo  to  Major  Builer.    Lists  of  Indian  officers  and  acoountsMOt; 
Quebec.  refcned  to  Colonel  Bolton,    The  cruelties  of  the  Indians  at  Cheny 

Vttliey  properly  disapproved  of.  1^' 

Januarr"29  Major  DoPeyster  to  General  Haldimand.    The  failure  of  the  ex 

MichiiUma-*     podition  to  reinlorce  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton      A  priest  (Gailbaali) 
kinak.  hid,  wiih  a  party  of  rebels,  compelled  400  inhabitants  at  ViflConfl«s 

to  8we>»r  allegiance  to  Congre-s,  &c.  25 

Februarys,         L^^    Co  to  i  el    Bolton    to    the    same.      Provisions    for    Carletoe 
Niagara.         igiaud.     Reported  intention  of  rebels  to  attack  it.    The  danger  (^ 
the  "Seneca"  falling  iato  their  hands.  Provisions  by  the  "  Angelici'' 
Delays  in  carrying  out  orders.    Launch  of  a  gun  boat.    Lake  freight 
should  be  collected.    The  enormous  expense  of  keeping  the  Indifti^ 
in  good  temper.    The  chance  of  the  rebels  attacking  De  Peyst«r'^ 
post.     The  active  exertions  of  Mr.  Stedman.    Kacommending  exp- 
lain Potts.  233 
February  10,        Major  Butler  to  the  same.     The  earnent  desire  of  the  Indians  to 
Niagara.          haTo  Oswego  secured.     Onoidas  Biding  with  the  enemy.    The  ROOi 
tflfjct  on  them  ot  a  post  at  Oswego.     PrecauUons  taken  against  ai 
attack  by  the  enemy.    Indians  satisfied  with  their  presents.  Parli^ 
of  Indians  remaining  at  Niagara.                                                      ^^^ 
February  12,       Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  the  same.  Capture  of  Pos't  Vincennee.  Cap^ 
Niagara.         Lornoult  fortifying  his  post.     Large  body  of  rebels  near  S^ndo^J'* 
intriguing  with  the  Inilians.     News  of  friendly  Indians  to  the  wotb 
and  ioyalifits  advancing  up  the  Misbis^ippi.    Indians  to  be  employ^ 
about  JPort  Pitt.                                                                                 ^^ 
February  12,        Lt.   Colonel    Bolton    to   the  same.      Accounts   tent.     Arm^  ^<^ 
Niagara.          Major  Builer.     Early  season ;  chance  of  rebels  and  Oneida?  coiti'^ 


B.  96-1 


HALDIXAND  OOLLIOTIOIf* 


«87 


1779, 


Mareh4, 
Nimgara. 


March  5, 
Niagaia. 


March  8, 
Niagara. 


March  24, 
Niagara. 


March  29, 

MichiUima- 

kinak. 

April  2, 
Niagara. 


April  2, 
Niagara. 


Aprils, 
Quebec 


Aprils, 
Quebec 


April  11, 
NUgara. 

April  18, 
Quebec 


April  18, 
Quebec 


May  2, 

Michillima- 
kinak. 


Quebec. 
Quebec. 


oS  supplies.  Recommendiag  Brant  and  his  Indians;  their 
humanity.  Page  24T 

Lt  Colonel  Bolton  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Beport  as  to  the  inex- 
pedienoy  of  proposed  cultivation  of  ground  round  Niagara  in 
present  ciroumstances.  Becommends  the  ground  at  Mississauga 
and  the  settlement  there  of  loyalists.  248 

Same  to  the  same.  Sending  letter  proposing  an  exchange  of 
Mrs.  Butler  and  family  for  prisoners  taken  at  Oherry  Valley,  ^lock 
house  at  the  upper  landing  nearly  finished.  Progress  of  works. 
Musket  flints  wanted.  251 

Major  Butler  to  the  same.  Intrigues  of  rebels  with  Indians  partly 
successful.  How  he  is  trying  to  counteract  them.  Various  parties 
sent  off  to  Lake  Brie,  Fort  Stanwiz,  Ac.  Skirmish  at  Wyoming. 
Beturns  and  accounts  eent.  Iw 

Same  to  the  same.  Bebel  force  at  Sandusky  and  Fort  Pitt  under 
Mcintosh.  Movement  of  Indians  to  harass  them.  Capture  of  three 
Virginians  and  despatches  taken.  Dearness  of  provisions  with  Capt. 
Lernoult.  264 

Major  DePeyster  to  Oen.  Haldimand.  Benewed  efforts  to  rein- 
force Lt  Governor  Hamilton,  who  is  at  Vinoennes.  Betains  Indiana 
in  preparation  for  threatened  attack  on  Detroit.  2T 

Major  Butler  to  the  same.  The  bad  effect  of  Hamilton's  disaster 
on  the  Indians.  Sends  speech  made  by  the  Gaughnawagas  to  the 
Cayugas.  Steps  taken  to  counteract  the  rebel  designs.  Activity  of 
the  Senecas,  &q.,  during  the  winter,  and  their  successes  in  different 
places.    Beport  by  a  prisoner.  151 

Lt  Colonel  Bolton  to  the  same:  Letter  from  Captain  I^moulty 
with  account  of  Hamilton's  capture.  Beinforcements  sent  to  Detroit 
The  bad  effect  on  the  Indians,  &c.  258 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  Bespeoting  memorial 
of  traders.  Urges  economy  in  provisions.  Captain  Brehm  sent  to 
Detroit  and  Niagara.    Indian  goods  sent  for.  88 

Same  to  Major  Jiutler.  The  success  of  the  rebel  intrigues  with 
the  Indians.  Joseph  Brant  to  return  to  Niagara.  Dificnlty  of 
forwarding  provisions  prevented  taking  post  at  Oswego  last  year. 
To  ffet  the  Indians  to  cultivate  near  their  habitations,  mil  negotiate 
exchange  of  prisoners.  162 

Major  Butler  to  Qeu.  Haldimand.    Sending  Indian  accounts.    150 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  The  capture  of  HamU- 
ton.  Passports  will  not  be  granted  till  the  designs  of  the  rebels  are 
known.    Captain  Brehm  to  commudicate.  90 

Same  to  Major  Butler.  The  bad  effects  on  the  Indians  of  Hamilton's 
disaster.  Every  exertion  to  be  made  to  keep  the  Indians  firm. 
Oswego  cannot  be  occupied  owing  to  the  same  aificulty  about  pro- 
visions.   Butler's  son  sent  to  ioin  nis  father.  164 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand.  Beport  of  Lt  Governor 
Hamilton's  capture.  Virginians  building  boats  at  Milwaukee. 
Alliance  with  tiie  Ottawas  and  Chippewas.  Proposed  attack  on 
Michillimakinak.    News  needs  confirmation.   Bad  state  of  pork.  29 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  To  seize  Howard's 
goods,  he  having  gone  off  without  license.  90 

Same  to  the  same.  Indian  presents  to  be  sent  to  Lt  Colonel 
Campbell.  To  take  as  little  from  the  merchants  as  possible.  Bum 
to  be  sent  by  way  of  Detroit  91 


126--20 


HALDTUAND  OOLLXOTION. 


:b.9$^\ 


1779 
IU7I8, 
MicbUlimA- 
kinak. 


M4y20, 
Quebee. 


lUyJO, 
Quebee. 


June  1, 
MiehilUma- 


/ 


Jane  1. 

MichillimA- 

kinak. 


June  13, 
Qoebeo. 


Jone  14, 

MiebilUma- 

kinak. 


June  14. 

MiehiUima- 

kinak. 

Jane  14, 
Quebec. 

June  16, 

Michillima- 

kinak. 

June  SO, 

Michillima- 

kinak. 

June  22,  24 
and  2A. 
Michillima- 
kinak. 

June  27, 

MicbUUma- 

kinak. 

June  27, 

Michillima- 

kioak. 

June  39, 

Micbillima- 

klnak. 

June  29, 

MicbUlima- 

kinak. 


Major  DePeyster  to  Qtn.  HaldimaDd.  News  of  Indian  allianoe 
with  rebels  coptradioted.  Account  of  Langlade  and  Omotier'a 
expedition  to  re-inforc«  Hamilton.  Anticipated  conduct  of  Indiana 
and  French  on  advance  of  the  Virginians.  Necessity  of  having  an 
armed  Teesel.    Prospects  should  Detroit  be  taken.  ^Bge  32 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  BegulaticMia  for 
merchandise  to  the  upper  postF.  Hamilton's  provisious  at  the 
Miamis  seized  by  the  rebels.  The  traders  conveying  goods  to  the 
rebels  to  be  reported.  Calv4  may  be  employed  if  Iw  is  as  faithfiil 
as  reported.  92 

Same  to  the  same.  No  ships  yet  arrived.  Every  security  to  be 
taken  against  the  designs  of  the  lebels.  Merchants  not  to  carry  up 
goods.  Is  forwarding  provisions,  &c.  Anxiety  to  send  up  re-infbtroe- 
ments.  94 

Major  DePeyster  to  Gran.  Haldimand.  Has  drawn  for  Indian 
goods.  3S 

Same  to  the  same.    The  secrecy  observed  by  the  Indians  as  to 
Canadian  designs.  Arrival  of  Oautier  with  WinnebegoeSi  &a,   who 
have  gone  ofl.  Ofifers  from  the  Sioux,  Wabasha,  of  assistance.  Bffact 
of  Hamilton's   defeat.    Indians  to  be  sent    to    Detroit    Babels 
employing  Canadians  to  buy  up  horses.    State  of  provisions,  &c.   35> 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  Cannot,  from  his 
qualifications  for  the  present  post,  remove  DePeyster  to  Detroit. 
Governor  Sinclair  will  be  sent  when  there  is  more  tranquillity. 
Orders  given  respect irg  vessels.  96 

Major  DePeyster  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Seizure  of  Howard's 
goods,  fiebels  will  not  attack  the  post.  Proposals  as  to  allowance 
to  txadere.  Trouble  in  dealing  witn  Indians ;  desires  instructions. 
Beport  of  lodian  War.  The  burden  of  supporting  Indians,  &c.  Will 
send   no  expedition  without  orders.    The  proper  distribution   of 

firovisioDS.    fieports  that  rebels  are  starving  at  Yincennes,  the 
ndians  having  plundered  them.  39 

Same  to  the  same.  Desires  to  know  the  reason  of  his  being  kept 
in  60  inconsiderable  a  command.  45 

General  Haldimand  to  M^or  DePoyeter.    Bespecting  passes  to 


97 


m 
traders  (written  by  Cajitain  Mathews)^ 

Major  DePeyster  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Advices  of  bills  drawn 
(two).  4^^ 

Same  to  the  same.  The  armament,  &c.,  needed ;  work  at  the  fort 
done  and  required.  47 

Same  to  the  same.     Advice  of  bills  drawn  (three). 


60 


Same  to  the  same.  Progress  ofworks  of  defence.  State  of  afCairs 
among  the  rebels  at  the  Illinois.  /Gautier  sent  off  to  reconnoitre ; 
has  orders  to  burn  the  enemy's  fort.  51 

Same  to  the  same.    Advice  of  bills  drawn  (two).  54 

Same  to  the  same.  Good  news  from  Detroit.  Lt.  Governor 
Sinclair  goes  to  Quebec.  15 


Same  to  the  eame.    Advice  of  bill  drawn. 


55 


B9e-i 


HALDIMAND  OOLLXOTION. 


68»^ 


im. 

July  2 
to 

IfioLiUima- 
kiiuOE. 

Julys, 
Qiiebee. 


JqIjS, 
Quebec. 

MkomimA- 
kioak. 

Jul  J  9, 

IficbilUma- 

kinak. 

Julj  13, 
Quebec. 


Ju1t21, 

Michimma- 

kinak. 

July  31, 

Michillima- 

kiuak. 

Julja4, 
Quebec. 

August  9| 

Michimma. 

kinak. 

Auffuit  13, 
Midillima- 
kinak. 

Augur  1 17, 
Quebec 

Auguit  19, 
Midiillima- 
kinak. 

AuguttaS, 
MiohilUma- 
kinak. 

August  28, 
Quebec 

August  29, 
QuM>ec 

August  30, 
Quebec 

August  — , 
Quebec. 


Major  De  Peyster  to  General  Haldtmand. 
(nine). 


Adyioo  of  bills  drawn 
Page  56 


General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  That  he  may  now  be 
removed  from  Michillimakinak.  98 

Same  to  the  same.  Passes  granted  to  traders.  Prudence  of 
not  allowing  Indiana  to  go  to  the  lilinoiB.  Parties  may  be 
nsed  to  obtain  information.  To  prevent  a  breaeh  between  the 
Chippewas  and  the  Sionx.  DeCalv^  to  be  employed,  Ilo,  Bad 
state  of  provisions  to  be  made  the  best  of.  Indian  oorn  to  be 
bought.  Indians  kept  at  Qaebeo  to  see  the  fleet,  so  as  to  do  away 
with  the  false  reports  about  the  French.  Sespeoting  the  passes  for 
goods.  .  99 

Same  to  the  same.    Acknowledging  receipt  of  letters,  &c.        102 

Major  DePeyster  to  Gkn.  Haldimand.  Expedition  to  intercept 
the  rebels  and  relieve  Detroit    Has  boaght  the  <'  Welcome."        60 


Same  to  the  same.    Advice  of  bill  drawn. 


61 


General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  Approves  of  his  pro- 
ceedings. Claims  of  M.  Cak<  to  be  examined.  Bam  forwarded. 
Danger  of  flour  spoiling.  103 

Major  DePeyster  to  wn,  Haldimand.  Neeessity  of  regular  traffic 
with  Detroit.  Dealing  of  the  rebels  with  the  Indians.  Aska  leave 
to  go  Quebec.  ^2 

Same  to  the  same.    Advioe  of  bill  drawn.  64 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  Acknowledging  bills.  105 

Plans  to 


Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand. 
Olark  and  Linotot  on  their  march  to  Detroit 


iutereept 
64 


Same  to  the  same.  Letter  from  St  Joseph's.  Beinforoements 
would  arrive  a  day  or  two  after  and  change  the  face  of  affairs.  A 
hundred  men  at  the  fort  would  render  it  independent  of  Indians.  65 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  Bneloeing  instractions 
to  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  105 

Major  DePeyster.    Advice  of  bills  drawn  (three).  66 


Same  to  the  same, 
rebels  on  the  march. 


Thanks  for  being  relieved. 


Scouts  report  no 
67 


General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.    Bespeeting  Lt  Gover- 
nor Sinclair's  powers.  105 
Same  to  the  same.    To  take  command  at  Detroit                    106 

Same  to  the  same.    Instructions  as  to  his  duties  at  Detroit      W 

Same  to  Major  Butler.  Must  try  some  stroke  to  get  provisions 
owing  to  the  late  arrival  of  victuallers.  The  field  must  be  kept  so 
long  as  the  rebels  threaten  the  Indian  country.  A  white  man 
must  be  sent  to  obtain  information.  The  Oneidas  coming  to  their 
senses.    The  enormous  expense  of  Indian  Department  165 


12^-20} 


620 


HALDDfAin)  ooLLKonoir. 


B.96-1 


1779. 
AugDSt  28 

to 
September  3, 
Micbiiiima- 
kioak. 

September  3, 
Quebec. 


Major  DePeyster  to  (General  Haldimand. 
(four). 


Advioeof  billBdrmwii 
Page  69 


GeDeral  Haldimand  to  Major  Bailer.    Bobel  advanoea  on  Tioga 

assistance  to  be  Hent  under  Sir  John  Johnson.    Bisk  of  failure  from 

want  of  provisions.  168 

Miijor  DePeyster  to  G^eneral  Haldimand.  Arriyal  of  Lieatenant 
Bennet    Journal  transmitted.  TO 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  Butler.  Further  about  the  relief  of 
the  Six  Nations  by  detachment  under  Sir  John  Johnson.  169 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand.  Advice  of  bills  drawn 
(five).  71 


September  4, 

Miohilllma- 

kinak. 

September  18, 
Quebec 

September  6 

to 
September  IB. 
HiebUlimA- 
kinmk. 

September  SO,  Major  Butler  to  (General  Haldimand.  Destruction  of  the  (Jeneaee 
if lagara.  yiHage  by  the  rebels.  Bespecting  the  expenses  of  the  Indian  De- 
partment. 165 
September  24,  Major  DePeyster  to  the  same.  Indians  gone  to  wintering  grounda. 
Hichillimar     They  ask  only  powder,  &c.,  for  next  campaign.  74 


kioAk. 

October  1, 

MiehilUm*- 

kiaak. 

October  5, 

Michillim*- 

kinak. 

October  9, 
Borel. 


October  17, 
Quebec 


NoTember  13, 
I9iagara. 

1780. 
February  12, 
Quebec 


1781. 
September  22, 
Niagara. 

NoTember  I, 
Quebec. 

1782. 
Majia, 
MontieaL 


Same  to  the  same.    Advice  of  bill  drawn. 


74 


Same  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  Ident.  Governor  Sinclair.  All 
things  quiet ;  the  bad  subjects  got  rid  o£  Misconduct  of  North- 
West  traders,  &o.  75 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  Butler.  Acknowledging  accounts. 
The  defence  of  Niagara.  The  establishment  of  a  poet  at  Oswego 
deferred.  Arms  cannot  be  sent  at  once.  To  try  to  make  the 
Indian  excursions  useful  for  obtaining  provisions  for  Niagara.     169 

Sam^  to  the  same.  Distress  of  the  Five  Nations.  Bisk  of  ex- 
pedition from  want  of  provisions.  The  fidelity  of  the  Five  Nations. 
Tne  pay  of  the  rangers.  170 

Major  butler  to  General  Haldimand.  Pay  billS|  ftc,  forwardedf 
wiih  lemarks  as  to  allowances  to  the  Bangers.  167 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  Butler.  The  attempts  of  the  Indians 
to  economise  provisions ;  will  do  everything  possible  for  them.  The 
expense  of  the  rangers,  and  arrangements  for  lessening  it.  Butler 
to  be  made  Provincial  Lieut.  Colond.  The  exaggerated  expectatioiis 
of  Captain  Butler.    Trying  to  effect  exchange  of  his  family.        178 

Colonel  Butler  to  General  Haldimand.  The  completion  of  the 
battaliOQ  of  rangers.    Asks  certificate.  168 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  Butler.  Declining  to  ^mote  Cap- 
tain Butler  for  reasons  stated  (written  by  the  nulitary  secre- 
tary). 176 

bame  to  Colonel  Butler.  Indian  goods  forwarded.  The  neoeseity 
for  economy  (written  by  military  secretary).  179 


11.96.2 


HALDIMAND  OOLLSOTION. 


691 


GonaisPONDSNOs  WITH  Offioikb  Commanding  at  Michillimakinak 

AND   NlAOAKA,— -1777    TO    i7«^.— VoL.   II. 


B.  96-2. 


B.M.,  21,756-2. 


1778. 
Jal7  31, 
Qoebeo. 


July  31, 
Qa«bee. 


Aii|n»^  37, 
Montreal. 


OttoUr  T,1 
8or«L 


OotoUrl% 
BoroL 

OetoberSl, 
Q«eDeo. 


DtMmber  26, 
Quebec. 

December  26, 
Quebec. 

December  26) 
Qsebec 

lT7f. 
April  1, 
Quebec 


General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Bailer's  suceees  over 
the  rebels.  Captain  Mathews  sent  op  as  engineer.  Arrangements 
aboQt  the  rangers.  Division  of  the  naval  force.  (Letter  not 
finished.)  Page  77 

The  same  to  the  same.  ^Part  of  this  letter  at  pages  77-78.) 
Oare  to  be  taken  to  prevent  the  fleet  being  surprised.  Kales  and 
regulations  for  the  upper  poets,  &c.  87 

The  same  to  the  same.  Arrangements  to  be  made  in  oonseqnence 
of  rebels  overmnning  the  Illinois.  To  obtain  the  oo-operation  of 
the  Ohio,  Delaware  and  Shawanese  Indians  with  Hamilton.  To 
reinforce  Detroit  and  draw  from  Carleton  Island.  Complaints  aboat 
oontractor  at  the  carrying  place.  Leave  of  abnenoe  given  to  Captain 
Boachette.    Captain  Andrews  to  command  on  the  Takes.  92 

The  same  to  the  same.  Detachments  to  be  sent  to  Niagara^ 
The  officers  of  the  47th  have  been  separated,  as  they  disagree. 
The  expense  of  transport! ug  provisions  ;  snggests  cultivation  round 
the  posts.   The  Naval  Department  put  under  his  charge.  138 

The  same  to  the  same.  Becapitulating  letters  firom  Major 
DePeyster.  95 

The  same  to  the  same.  Movements  to  relieve  the  Five  Nation 
Indians.  The  true  account  of  the  .French  fleet,  &c^  now  sent  will 
reassure  the  Indians.  B<^pecting  provisions.  Taylor's  goods  to  be 
detained.    Beported  ezpcaition  against  Detroit  97 

The  same  to  the  same.     Bnciosing  letter.  106 


The  same  to  the  same, 
remarks  and  answers. 

The  same  to  the  same, 
pass  his  post. 


Becapitulating  contents  of  letters  with 

101 

Caution  to  be  observed  in  letting  goods 

108 


April  e, 

Klagara. 


The  same  to  commanders  of  poets.  Bules  for  the  guidance  of  the 
commanding  officers,  shonld  the  oommunicaiion  between  the  upper 
posts  be  interrupted,  Ac  129 

Lt.  Col.  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  With  bills  for  Indian 
Department.  1 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Col.  Bolton.-  The  great  difficulty  of 
sending  up  provisions.  Indian  presents;  supplies  to  be  forwarded 
to  the  upper  posts.  Bepairs  of^  vessels  approved.  Pleased  at  the 
preparations  at  Detroit.  Estimate  of  freight  on  Lake  Brie  to  be 
sent.  Prisoners  and  useless  people  to  be  sent  down.  The  gratitude 
of  Joseph  Brant.  109 

Lt.  Ck>lonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Expected  arrival  of 
British  and  Bussian  troops  at  New  York.  The  diHtribation  in  the 
Jerseys,  Long  Island  and  Bhode  Island.  Arrival  of  fleet  from 
Cork  and  capture  of  French  ships.  News  read  to  the  Indians ; 
their  satisfaction.  Hope  the  news  will  have  a  good  effect  on  the 
other   Indians.     Washington  at  Morristown.      His  regiment   of 

fnards  cut  to  pieces  at  Tap^^en.  Troops  for  Canada;  5,000  loyalists- 
ave  joined  the  army.  Trying  to  ascertain  the  objeot  of  thd  enemy 
building  bateaux  at  Stillwater.  Defeat  of  rebels  at  Fort  Pitt  by  the 
Indians.  Commissions  wanted  for  protection  to  Indian  officers  in 
case  of  capture.  1 


^92 


HALDDCAHD  OOLLlOnOH. 


April  30. 
Niagtra. 


May  20, 
Niagara. 


Ma  J  36, 


lllagara. 


Jaae  1, 
Niagara. 

July  as, 

<}iicbao. 


Aufmit  27, 
<)ttebee. 


AngBitSO^ 
<}aebeo. 

September  8, 
Qoebeo. 


September  18, 
Qaebeo. 


October  3, 
Niagara. 


(xeaeral  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Col.  Bolton.  Begalations  for  tlie 
naval  force.  PtLge  113 

Lt  Col.  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Bebels  on  the  march  for 
Onondaga  and  Wjoming.  Bailor  ordered  to  aasiat  the  Indiam. 
Their  saccesB  at  Onondaga*  The  aervioe  to  be  rendered  by  troops 
at  Oowego.  One  thoosand  Indiana  can  be  raised  to  aaaist  ClinUm*^ 
movements  np  the  North  Biver.  Fori  Pitt  to  be  watohed«  YessalB 
wanted  at  Fort  Erie  in  case  Molntosh  should  advance  towards 
Detroit.    Arrangementa  ordered  for  fresh  beef  to  Oswega  5 

The  same  to  the  same.  Unfavoarable  news  from  Detroit.  Littl# 
reHance  to  be  placed  on  the  Indians ;  Canadians  debanching  their 
minds.  Progress  of  the  works.  Grood  effect  of  the  arrival  of  a 
detachment.  Virginians  bnilding  boats  at  Milwaakee;  Indiana  Imivis 
accepted  a  belt  from  them.  The  troth  of  this  to  be  aso«*tldnedL 
The  effect  on  the  Indians  shoold  Detroit  fall.  Detachment  of  47th 
ordered  to  Detroit.  More  troops  wanted  at  Niagara.  Indians  con- 
stantly employed  scoQiiog.  Have  defeated  the  rebels.  AmmnnitaOK 
to  Detroit;  more  wanted.  T 

The  same  to  the  same.  Bill  drawn  for  naval  departmedtt  A^ 
knowledging  orders.  11 

The  same  to  the  ^ame.  Captain  Brehra  for  Detroit.  Thanka  Cmt 
intended  reioforcements.  Difftcnlty  of  finding  ont  enemy's  move- 
ments. SeoQts  constantly  employed.  Cannot  reinforce  FWrls  Bris 
and  Sohlo«ser.  Men  to  be  pat  on  short  allowance.  Large  veMili 
not  to  be  bailt  at  Stillwater,  bat  bateaax  instead.  Firmness  of  tb^ 
Indians.  Bad  feelings  of  the  Canadians.  Necessity  for  more  Britidk 
seamen.  11 

The  same  to  the  same.  Wishes  for  additional  small  vessels. 
Bebels  asBembling  at  Albany.  Detachments  for  Wyoming.  Batler 
and  Joseph  to  reconnoitre  at  Fort  Pitt.    Heavy  gans  wanted*       IS 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Col.  Bolton.  The  difficalty  of  settditi|f 
np  provisions,  prevents  the  holding  of  Oswego.  The  great  con* 
samption  by  the  Indians.  Batler  to  send  oat  scents  to  ascertain  ih^ 
force  of  the  rebels,  and  their  designs.  The  functions  of  the  ranffera. 
The  consumption  of  ram  to  be  checked.  The  impossibility  of  forw 
warding  artiiJerv  ;  how  it  is  to  be  supplied.  lift 

The  same  to  f  he  same.  Mr.  Johnson,  Colonel  of  the  Six  Nations, 
going  to  take  charge  of  his  civil  dattes ;  his  position  and  the  regard 
that  may  be  paid  him  before  the  Indians.  121 

The  same  to  the  same.  That  arrangements  have  been  made  ta 
lighten  bis  duties,  &o.  ISS 

The  same  to  the  eame.    Supplies  for  the  Five  Nations.    Troops 
and  victuallers  to  leave  Britain.   A  small  army  nnder  Sir  John  Jobs 
son  to  be  sent  up.  Arraogement  of  Indian  forces.   Vessels  to  be  rcHMly 
to    embark    these    troops    in    15    days  (This    letter   is    marked 
fictitioui).  123 

The  same  to  the  same.  With  commission  as  commandant  al 
Niagara.  Ed'jrts  to  be  made  to  keep  the  Cayngaa  and  Deiawares  faith- 
fal.  Indians  to  settle  at  the  Genesee  Biver.  Necessity  of  commandiiuf 
officers  co-operating ;  arrival  of  reinforcements.  Captain  LemooS 
to  be  adjutant  geueraL  126 

Lt-Goionel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Bebels  ander  Sullivan 
retired  to  Tioga.  Their  losses  from  Batler's  attack.  The  want  of 
men  prevented  the  Indiaos  doing  what  they  coald,  as  they  were 
looking  after  their  families.  The  large  number  to  feed.  Is  trying 
to  dispose  oi  them.    Want  of  troops.    Men  employed  baildiog,  &a. 


B.  96-2 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTIOIT. 


693 


1779. 


October  7, 
Qaebeo. 

October  10, 
Qnebec. 

OoAober  10, 
Qoebee. 


NoTember  10^ 
Niagara. 


NoTember  11, 
Qaebec 


1780. 
Febroary  13, 
Qiebeo. 

April  1, 
Quebec. 


April  16, 
Qaebec 


April  17, 
Qaebec 


May  16, 

Niagara. 


Quebec. 

Jalyia, 
Qaebec. 


at  Fort  Eria  The  necessity  for  provisions.  Indians  will  willingly 
join  under  Sir  John  Johnson.  Detachment  of  47th  returned  to  De- 
troit. What  is  he  to  do  with  prisoners?  No  news  of  conseqaence 
from  Oswego.    Arrival  of  detachment.  Pflge  16 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Begalations  for  cabin 
and  steerage  passage  by  King's  vessels  on  the  lakes.  131 

The  same  to  the  same,  finclosing  despatch  from  Lord  George 
Germaine,  ap  to  expeditions  to  the  Illinois  country.  132 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  disposal  of  the  freight  and  passage 
money  of  the  King's  ships  for  the  benefit  of  the  officers  and  their 
widows.  133 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Hallimand.  Successful  Indian  ex- 
pedition against  rebels  for  Fort  Pitt  Distressed  state  of  rebels  at 
Post  Yinceat,  &o.  Bebels  have  homed  their  fort  at  Tioga  and  gone 
towards  Philadelphia,  by  Washington's  orders.  Indians  will  not 
leave  the  country,  but  will  send  their  families  to  villages  not 
destroyed  and  gather  their  corn.  20 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  The  situation  of  Lt 
Governor  Hamilton.  Tbe  unsuccessful  attempt  of  Sir  John  Johnson 
against  the  Oneidas.  Prisoners  to  be  kept  as  hostages.  Indian 
women  and  children  and  the  sick  to  be  sent  down.  Bespecting  pro- 
visions. Men  for  Detroit,  and  the  works  at  C^rleton  bland.  Delays 
at  the  carrring  place  at  Niagara.  Posts  to  be  erected  to  protect  the 
goods.    Fleet  arrived.  134 

The  same  to  the  same.  Promoting  Uajor  Butler  to  be  Lt 
Ctolonel.  •  128 

The  same  to  Commanders  of  Posts  (^Circular).  Instructi<fna 
in  case  of  communications  with  poets  being  cut  off.  No  capitula- 
tion to  be  binding  except  for  the  post  under  immediate  command 
of  each  officer.  141 

The  same  to  Lt.  Col.  Bolton.  Return  of  scouts  from  Penobscot  A 
strong  party  to  go  to  Johostown  to  assist  loyalists  to  escape.  To 
send  assistance  if  the  letter  reaches  in  time.  142 

The  same  to  the  same.  Doter  mi  nation  to  take  post  at  Oswego  if 
possible.  To  carry  on  work  actively  at  Niagara,  as  a  detachment 
will  be  ordered  down  from  Oswego,  dcouts  to  be  established  towards 
Susquehanna  and  Presqu'Isle.  The  movements  of  the  Spaniards 
to  be  watched  upon  the  Ohio  and  Wabash.  143 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  G^eneral  Haldimand.  Instructions  sent  to 
Detroit,  &c.  DePeyster  will  watch  Spaniards  on  the  Ohio,  &c.  Troops 
to  reinforce  Michiilimakinak.  The  difficulty  of  keeping  the  Indiana 
without  presents.  Evidences  for  court  martial  to  be  sent  to 
Montreal.  Arms  for  repair,  &c.,  sent  also.  Want  of  ship's  guns. 
The  saving  in  gunpowder  in  not  snluting.  Indians  still  keep  one  of 
Mrs.  Moore's  family  a  prisoner.  Mode  of  serving  the  Indians  with 
provisions.  23 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Mississauga  lands 
near  Niagara  to  be  taken  for  the  loyalists.  Sules  for  their  tenure 
and  occupation,  &o.  145 

The  same  to  the  same.  Further  as  to  the  settlement  of  loyalists. 
Public  works  at  Mtchiliimakinak.  How  the  settlement  of  loyalists, 
&;a,  is  to  be  carried  out  and  the  places  to  be  settled.  Artificers 
among  them  to  be  sent  to  Michiilimakinak.  The  inaction  of  the 
Indians.  The  practicability  of  sending  men  from  DePeyster*s 
force  to  Michiilimakinak.  14T 


694 


HALDmAND  OOLLBOTION, 


SL96-S 


1780. 
J0I736, 
Niagara. 


September  1, 
Quebec. 


NoTember  10, 
Niagara. 


NoTember  15, 
Qoebeo. 


1781. 
Quebec 


ApHlU, 
Quebec. 


JuaeM| 
Quebec.* 

July  27, 
Niagara. 


September  17, 
Quebec. 


September  20, 
Niagara. 

September  27. 
Quebec 

NoTember  13, 
Niagara. 


NoTember  16, 
Quebec. 


Norember  16, 
Quebec. 


1782. 
Februarj  18, 
Quebec 

Marcb28, 
Niagara. 


Lt.  ColODol  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  BepDrt  of  complete 
success  over  the  rebels  near  the  Ohio.  Forts  destroyed  and 
prisoners  taken.  ^^^  28 

General  Haldimand  to  LieateDaot  Ool.  Bolton.  Proposed 
expedition  to  destroy  the  crops  on  the  Mohawk  Siver  and  to  citt  off 
the  Oneidas,  with  mi  note  details  and  instrnctions.  152 

Brigadier  Powell  to  General  Haldimand.  Gk>od  reports  from 
Detroit.  Betorn  of  rangers.  £nemy  has  abandoned  the  design  of 
advancing.  Canadians  left  to  bring  ap  cannon.  Bangers  to  aasi^ 
at  works  in  Detroit.  Fears  of  the  loss  of  the  "  Ontario  "  with  Colonel 
Bolton.  Asks  for  promotion  to  go  in  the  Begiment.  Prisoners  sent 
to  Montreal.  29 

General  Haldimand  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Loss  of  Colonel  Bolton 
and  the  '^Ontario."  Vessels  to  be  repaired  and  one  built  at  Carleton 
Island  to  replace  the  '*  Ontario."  Intention  of  rebels  to  burn  vessels 
and  destroy  powder  magazines  daring  the  winter.  Captain  La  Foroe 
to  command  ships  on  Lake  Ontario.  15T 

The  same  to  the  same.  Farther  on  the  loss  of  Captain  Bolton  and 
replacing  of  the  **  Ontario."  The  difficulties  arising  from  want  of 
transport  for  provisions.  The  naval  arrangements  on  the  lakes. 
The  good  effects  of  the  failure  of  the  rebel  expedition.  Bebel  pris- 
ooers  of  rank  to  be  kept  at  Niagara.  158 

The  same  to  the  same.  Bemarks  on  Lt.  Colonel  Batter's  dissatis- 
faction at  the  appointment  of  Captain  McEinnon  to  the  rangers. 
Additional  men  may  be  raised  for  the  corpe,  Ac.  168 

The  same  tb  the  same.  Plan  for  redaciog  the  expenses  of  the 
Indian  Department  234 

Brigadier  Powell  to  General  Haldimand.  That  there  mast  be  a 
discretionary  power  left  with  the  saperintendent  in  dealing  with  the 
Indians.  30 

General  Haldimand  to  Brigadier  Powell.  The  expedition  to 
Mohawk  Biver  given  up.  Parties  to  be  sent  oat  to  harass  the  rebels 
and  destroy  their  crop?,  &c.  Detachment  to  be  stationed  at  Crown 
Point  No  women  or  children  to  be  hart  bat  the  Oneidas  to  be 
extirpated.    General  directions  for  these  expeditions.  164 

Bngadier  Powell  to  General  BEaldimand.  Bespectiag  the  accounts 
and  books  of  the  Indian  Department  (The  letter  addressed  to  Major 
Mathews,  Secretary.)  32 

General  Haldimand  to  Brigadier  Powell  Proceedings  to  be  taken 
against  Forsyth  and  Taylor  tor  wronging  the  Crown.  167 

Brigadier  Powell  to  General  Haldimand.  The  expedition  to 
Mohawk  Biver.  The  death  of  Captain  Batler  and  Docksteder. 
Safety  of  the  "  Caldwell "  and  bateaux.  Bangerp,  who  were  reported 
missing,  have  returned.  33 

General  Haldimand  to  Brigadier  Powell.  The  return  of  Major 
Boss ;  his  bravery  and  the  dastardly  conduct  of  the  Indians.  Death 
of  Major  Boss'  son.  163 

The  same  to  the  same.  Beported  defeat  of  the  army  of  Lord 
Cornwallis  to  the  south.  Bzpeoted  attack  on  Canada.  The  Yer- 
monters  promise,  but  do  nothing.  Arrangements  to  be  made  for 
scouting  and  vigilance  at  all  posts.  Necessity  of  economizing  pro- 
visions. 169 

The  same  to  the  same.  Oswego  to  be  occupied  and  details  of 
measures  to  be  taken  in  anticipation  of  an  attack  on  Canada.        171 

Brigadier  Powell  to  General  Haldimand.  Preparations  for  Indian 
expedition  under  Major  Boss.    Rangers  sent  out  last  winter  not 


Bw96-2 


HALDmAND  OOLLBOTION. 


695> 


1Y83. 


April  21, 
Montreal. 


MontraaL 


NUgva. 


Montreal. 

June  21, 
Quebec. 

Angost  7| 
De&oit. 


Septembers, 
Qnebee. 

Septembers, 
Qnebee 

October  31, 
Qnebee. 


Morember  6, 
Miagara. 


December  13, 
Niagara. 

December  16^ 
Kiagara. 


1783. 
January  7, 
Detroit. 


January  28, 
Kiagara. 

February  3, 
Hiagara. 

February  4, 
Quebec 


February  6, 
Niagara. 


retivrned,    Indian  sooats  to  Scohary  not  returned.    Leaves  of  ab- 
sence, &o.  Page  34 

General  Haldimand  to  Brigadier  Powell.  New  York,  not  Canada, 
likely  to  be  the  objeot  of  attack.  Probable  that  the  attack  on 
Detroit  is  given  np.  Major  DePeyster,  however,  to  take  all  preoaa- 
tions.  Canoot  lessen  the  troops  in  Canada.  How  Detroit  is  to  be 
reinforced,  &c.  174 

The  same  to  the  same.    Kespecting  the  jadgment  against  Taylor- 
and  Forsyth  and  their  subsequent  accounts.   (V¥^ritten  by  Secretary, 
Cantain  Mathews.)  176 

Brigadier  Powell  to  General  Haldimand.  State  of  Indian  store ; 
could  not  avoid  purchasing  to  keep  the  Indians  after  Comwallis' 
defeat    Purchase  of  seed  oorn,  &o.  37 

Oeperal  Haldimand  to  Brigadier  Powell.  The  bad  conduct  of  the 
Six  Nations ;  their  discontent  to  be  inquired  into,  &c.  180 

The  same  to  the  same.  Operations  to  be  confined  to  defence.    183 

Brigadier  Powell  to  General  Haldimand.  Asks  if  Major  DePeyrter 
may  obtain  leave  of  absence.  Should  Lieuteoaot  Hay  succeed 
Hamilton  as  Lt.  Governor.  38 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Colonel  Dundas.  The  discontent  of 
the  Indians ;  every  measure  to  be  taken  to  remove  it.  184 

The  same  to  the  same.    The  Indians  to  be  closely  watched^      186 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Beinforoements  for  Niagara. 
Scouts  to  be  kept  up  during  the  winter.  Officers  sent  to  join  the 
8th.  Flour  to  be  supplied  and  Indian  corn  purchased.  Bum  to  be 
economised.  The  8th  to  be  collected  towards  Canada.  Allowance 
to  be  made  to  Colonel  Butler  for  Indians.  188 

Brigadier  Maclean  to  Oeneral  Haldimand.  State  of  the  fortifica- 
tions. Bad  state  of  the  roads  for  transport.  The  total  force  at 
Niagara,  Erie,  Scblosaer  and  Butler's  quarters.  Beinforoements 
wanted  in  June.  Does  not  believe  reported  attacks  on  Detroit,  &c. 
Scouts  out  for  information;    Captain  Maclean's  good  character.     40  ^ 

The  same  to  the  same.  Beport  of  meeting  with  Six  Nation 
Indians  and  the  speeches  delivered.  65 

The  same  to  the  same.  Meeting  of  the  Six  Nations ;  they  desire 
leave  to  go  to  war  in  their  own  way,  they  are  so  cruelly  treated  by 
the  rebels  when  taken  prisoners.  Ti&eir  message  to  the  Shawanese 
to  follow  their  example  and  have  revenge  on  their  cruel  enemy. 
Arrangements  of  Inddan  Department.  4^ 

Major  DePeyster  to  the  same.  Bobel  movements  on  the  Ohio 
and  at  Fort  Pitt.  His  efforts  to  prevent  Indian  expeditions.  Se- 
duction in  Indian  Department.    Bocheblave's  claims.  58 

Brigadier  Maclean  to  the  same.  Be-arrangement  of  the  Indian 
Store  Department  to  secure  efficiency  and  economy.  46 

The  same  to  the  same.  Scouting  expeditions  sent  out  to  encour- 
age  the  Indians.    Bad  state  of  the  pork.  52^ 

Oeneral  Haldimand  to  Brigadier  Moclean.  Acknowledging  letters, 
reporting  the  proposed  incursions  of  the  rebek  to  Detroit,  &c.,  not 
having  l^en  carried  on.  Management  of  the  garrison  entrusted  to^ 
Dundas  approved  of.  Care  of  provisions.  Want  of  barrack  stores 
for  detachment.  The  attack  on  Indians  of  Standing  Stone 
Village.  192 

Brigadier  Maclean  to  General  Haldimand.  Irregularities  in  Indian 
issues.    Purchase  of  rum^  56 


«M 


HALDDfAHD  OOLLBOTIOH. 


&9C-S 


1783. 
Feb  maty  7. 


Febniary  8, 
Quebec. 

February  8, 
Quebec. 

February  9, 
Quebec 

February  9, 
Quebec 

Februaiy  10, 
-  Quebec. 


February  18, 
Quebec. 

March  U, 
Quebec 


Harchll, 
Quebec 


March  11, 
Quebec 

March  11, 
Quebec. 

March  12, 
Quebec. 

April  14, 
Qaebec 

April  21, 
Quebec. 


April  22, 
Niagara. 


April  24, 
Qaebec 

April  26, 
Quebec. 


April  28, 
Quebec. 

April  27, 
Niagara. 


May  2, 

Niagaira. 

ITiligara. 


(Written  by 

204 

Botnniof  the 


General  Haldianaad  to  Brigadier  ICaoIean.  The  treacheroas  attack 
of  the  rebels  on  the  Shawaaese.  To  try  to  mollify  the  Indiana. 
Approves  oi  the  speech  to  them.  He  (mddimaod)  sends  a  speech 
to  be  delivered  to  the  Indians.  Pa^  iM 

The  same  to  Lt.  Colonel  Dandaa.  Precantions  to  prevent  rebel 
incursions  into  the  Indian  coantry.  187 

The  same  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Approves  of  appointment  of 
Colonel  Batler  to  Indian  Department  and  of  the  redooUon  of  wafpes 
to  artificers.  201 

The  same  to  the  same.  Precantions  to  be  taken  to  prevent  des- 
ertion of  Provincial  troops  from  Oswego.  2M 

The  same  to  the  same.    Respecting  Indian  goods.    Contract  for 
boilding  a  mill.    Attention  to  be  paid  to  caltivation. 
the  secretary.  Captain  Mathews.) 

The  same  to  the  same.  Respecting  Indian  goods. 
34th  to  Carleton  Island.  Sooats  to  be  kept  oat  from  Detroit.  1\> 
urge  the  Indians  to  action  if  necessary.  No  leave  of  absence  to  be 
given  to  any  one.  206 

The  same  to  the  same.  Cannot  decide  on  his  (Maclean's)  apnli- 
cation.  slO 

The  same  to  the  same.  Armament  for  Lake  Brie.  Pro^creae  of 
the  mills.  Scouts  to  be  kept  out,  part  whites,  part  Indians.  Respect- 
ing hospital  supplies.  Artificers,  fto.,  for  Carleton  Island.  Rebel 
attempt  to  take  Odwego.  211 

The  same  to  the  same.  Rebels  retired  from  the  Indian  countiy. 
Approves  of  detachment  to  help  the  Indians.  The  bad  state  of  the 
pork,  &c.  214 

The  same  to  the  same.  Rum  not  to  be  given  to  Indians  except 
under  certain  restrictions.  21T 

The  same  to  the  same.    Respecting  Indian  accounts.  219 


The  same  to  the  eame   Respecting  Indian  goods. 


220 


The  same  to  the  same.  Merchandise  may  be  forwarded  from 
Carleton  Island  and  from  the  carrying  place  at  Niagara.  234 

The  same  to  the  same.  Reported  treaty  of  peace,  defining  the 
boundaries  ;  its  efTcct  on  the  Indians  aod  necessity  of  watchfulness. 
Enormous  expense  of  Indian  Ddpartment  to  be  reduced.  221 

Brigadier  Maclean  to  General  Haldimand.  Enclosing  letters  re* 
nrding  attack  on  Oiwego.  No  arrival  from  Carleton  Island  or 
Detroit.  The  faithless  conduct  of  the  rebels.  (Letters  from  Sir  Guy 
Carleton  and  Major  Roes  attached.)  60 

Greneral  Haldimand  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Investigation  ordered 
into  Colonel  Johnson's  accounts  for  supplies  to  Indians  at  Niagara. 

225 

The  same  to  the  same.  Peaoe  confirmod.  The  unsatisfactory 
boundaries.  No  mention  of  Indians.  Precautions  respecting 
them.  227 

The  same  to  the  same.  Cessation  of  arms  and  disoonti nuance  of 
works  ordered.  228 

Brigadier  Maoloan  to  Ganoral  Haldimand.  Proclamation  of  ces- 
sation of  hostilities  received.  Will  obey  orders.  Answer  to  Willett's 
statements  respecting  Wyoming.  62 

The  same  to  the  same.  Bad  condition  of  pork  received  from 
Carleton  Island.  64 

The  same  to  the  same.  Enclosing  letters  as  to  the  conduct  of  the 
Indians.    Has  written  to  Washington  in  vindication  of  their  actions. 


•r* 


&96-2 


HAUI>fHA»D  OOLLIOTIOV. 


69T 


178a. 


Quebec 


Qoebeo. 

(June  1783), 
Niagank 


June  7, 
Niagara. 


Aagott  1, 
Niagara. 

September  14, 
Jfiagara. 


(Letter  fromMr.Morgao,  eeorotary,  dated  31  liiarob,1783,  added)* 

PageM 

For  letterg  onclosed  see  79  to  86.    "^ 

General  Haldimand  to  Brigadier  Maelean.  Beoeipt  of  despatches 
from  the  Ministry.  Acknowledges  letters  and  remarks  on  tkeir 
contents.  2M 

The  same  to  the  same.  Arrangements  for  settling  the  Indians  in 
Canada  and  for  meeting  their  present  wants.  23SI 

Brigadier  Maclean  to  General  Haldimand.  Beporting  interview 
with  tlie  Six  Nations  on  the  terms  of  peace,  the  boandaries,  fto.,  and 
forwarding  speeches.  290 

The  same  to  the  same.  Forwarding  letter  from  President  of  the 
XT.  S.  Board  of  War,  wiih  enolosore,  relative  to  the  United  States 
envoys  addressing  the  Indians,  reaolntions  of  Congress  fta*  251 

The  same  to  the  same.  Has  stopped  traders  with  ram  for  tha 
upper  posts.  Bemonstrances  against  admifsion  of  Indian  traders 
enclosed.  2fS 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  peaceable  disposition  of  the  In* 
diana.  2n 


COREiaPONDSMCB  WiTH  OmOBBS  OoMMANBINO  AT  MiOHILLTyAKTIIAIC 

— 1778-n86-.VoL.  L— Pabt  L 


B.  97-1. 


B.M.,  a]»767-I. 


1T7S. 
Aprils, 
Tort  Qage. 


Maj  30, 

Hiehiliima- 
kinak. 


June  7, 
St.  Uraule, 
niinoit. 


June  29, 

MiehUUma 

kinak. 


JalT  20, 
MiohiUima- 
ktnak. 
Jalj  20, 
81  Joseph. 

July  23. 


July  24, 

MiehilUma. 

kinak. 


Bochoblave  to  General  Carleton  (in  French).  Taken  prisoner  hw 
the  rebels.  The  futile  attempt  to  reach  Yinoennes.  Becommenoi 
his  wife  and  family  left  destitnte,  as  he  is  to  be  sent  to  Congress  for 
detention.    His  losses  and  those  of  Mr.  Lord.  1 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Carleton.  Sending  down  the  Indiaiia 
who  are  ready.  Bise  in  price  of  ram,  from  importation  bein^ 
stopped.  Has  ordered  all  the  mm  to  be  bonght  ap.  The  bad 
effects  of  want  of  it  on  the  Indians.  Necessity  of  having  a  vessd, 
&C.    List  of  Indian  licenses.  3 

Biohard  McCarty  to  John  Askin.  The  good  fitith  of  the  IndiansL 
The  ravages  and  plundering  of  the  rebels  for  want  of  a  few  troops,  6 

C.  Gautier  to  General  Carleton  (in  French).  Joamal  from  lea\r* 
ing  Two  Mountains  on  the  28th  September,  1777,  for  the  purpose  of 
raising  men  among  the  Indians  till  his  return  to  MichUlimakinak, 
22nd  June,  1778.  8 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Carleton.  Indians  for  Montreal 
(550)  sent  off.  Asks  leave  of  absence.  Fighting  between  Labqr 
and  Chippewa  Indians.  How  the  Indians  are  to  be  kept  in  good 
humour.    No  arrivals.    Wreck  of  men  ou  Lake  Superior.  M 

The  same  to  the  same.  Drawing  bills  for  Indian  expenditure.    28 

Louis  Chevalier  to  Major  DePeyster  (in  French),  Keeping 
watch  over  the  dealers  in  brandy.  Forty  Indians  going  to  lilinoii^ 
have  been  induced  by  him  to  remain.  38 

Major  DePeyster  to  the  merchants  of  Miohillimakinak  (in  Fronoh). 
That  he  will  lay  their  petition  for  a  missionary  before  the  GencraL 
Petition  subjoined.  M 

The  same  to  the  Commander  in  Chief,  Becommending  that  a 
priest  be  allowed  the  inhabitants,  but  that  the  church  be  remorod 
to  the  village.    List  of  subscriptions  (in  French)  added.  S3 


WAtDTMAWD  OOLLBOTIOV. 


B.«-l 


ins 

Aiigoi«10, 
Ifeatroal. 


AofnHll, 
MoatreaL 


AvinittlS, 
Hichiliiaia- 


Aofiiftaa. 


A«g»tS8. 
MofttraaL 


AagiMitaO, 


A«gQft31, 
MiehUlima- 


Septombera, 
MootvMd. 

BsplemberlBi 
Bl  Joiepb. 


aepl«mberl6, 
Hkhillimn- 


SBptemberai, 


Oeiober  T, 
MiebUliina- 


Oetober  ao, 
HaUfaz, 

October  34, 
MiebiUimA- 


October  37, 
MicbiUima- 


Geoeral  Haldimand  to  Major  DdPejBter.  Advice  of  bills  dnwa 
received.  Urging  ecooomy.  Copies  of  all  standing  orders  tobi 
sent  to  Colonel  Bolton  for  transmission.    Bales  for  posts  sent. 

Page  49 

Blisha  Brown.  Deposition  by  bim  and  John  Gk>odrioh  as  to  tiiA 
assistance  rendered  by  French  Canadians  to  enable  them  to  » 
cape.  4t 

'Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand.  Sending  letters  horn 
MoCarty  at  the  Iliioois,  and  Chevalier  at  St.  Joseph's,  giving 
aoooant  of  rebel  proceedings.  H 

The  same  to  the  same.  Sending  a  pass  given  to  the  Poants  bj 
Gleorge  Boger  CJark,  a  rebel  ooloneL  The  iMuid  have  made  ose  of 
it  to  attack  the  rebels.  4S 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  LaToaohe  and  his  bs&d 
sent  home.  The  course  to  be  followed  with  these  Indians  to  secure 
their  attaohment.  50 

The  same  to  the  same.  Beoommending  M.  Oiosellier.  Instnio- 
tions  forwarded  for  Lt.  Gtovernor  Hamilton.  To  eend  his  viewi 
about  an  expedition  to  the  Illinois.  Chevalier^s  son  to  ascertiti 
why  the  St  Joeeph  Indians  have  not  come  down.  SI 

Major  DePeyster  to  Gtoneial  Haldimand.  Bebels  in  poflsesBioD  of 
the  Illinois.    Kocheblave  and  others  pat  in  irons.  ^ 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DdPeyster.  As  to  airangements  for 
obtaining  news  from  the  Illinois.  M 

LoQis  Chevalier  to  Major  DePeyster  (in  French).  The  obstaola 
in  conseqaenoe  of  the  state  of  affairs  in  the  Illinois.  The  fair  pro- 
mieed  of  the  rebels  to  the  Indians,  who  are  completely  gone  to  thair 
side.  The  difficulty  of  getting  a  good  man  to  negotiate.  Asks  in- 
structions. 55 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand.  Has  sent  a  messengtf 
with  a  belt  to  rouse  the  Illinois  Indians.  The  arrangements  for  pro- 
tecting the  trade  of  the  Orand  Portage  at  the  west  end  of  Dike 
Saperior.  59 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  belt  sent  for  the  Illinois  not  for- 
warded, the  rebels  being  in  full  possession.  The  danger  to  the  MiBsiS' 
sippi  trade.  His  interview  with  various  tribes  and  the  precantiooB 
to  be  taken  to  secure  their  fidelity.  The  expense  of  rum,  &^  ^ 
send  the  Indians  home  pleased.  The  necessity  of  sendiiig  up  Mr. 
G^utier  to  lead  them.  The  impossibility  of  fortifying,  and  the  iitt^ 
trost  to  be  placed  in  Indians.    Betnms  of  ordnance,  &o.  ^ 

The  same  to  the  same.  Will  study  economy;  The  waste  by  tb» 
Indians  of  stores  given  them  at  Montreal,  and  their  claims.  B^ 
specting  instructions,  leave  of  absence,  Ac.  ^3 

Lt.  U<)vernor  Sinclair  to  Oeneral  Haldimand.  His  representa- 
tions  to  General  Howe.  His  gratification  at  serving  under  Haldi- 
mand. ^ 

Major  DePeyster  to  the  same.  The  Indians  too  much  dispersed 
to  bo  of  service  to  Lt.  €k)vemor  Hamilton.    Will  try  to  get  the 

oung    men,    and  also   through   M.    Chevalier,    the   St.  Joseph 
ndians.    The  character  of  Chevalier.    Plans  for  recovery  of  the 
Illinois.    Necessity  for  an  armed  vessel.    Desires  to  know  tbe 
reason  for  being  lefl  at  his  present  pent.  *^  v 

The  same  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  Langlade  and  Gautier ;  thef  ^ 
sent  off  to  assist  Hamilton..  Langlade  to  go  to  Orand  Biver  ;  Oantier 
to  St.  Joseph's  to  collect  the  Indians  to  assist  Hamilton.    The  short 


T. 


B.  97-1 


HALDDCAHD  OOLLIOTI^N. 


<9» 


1778. 


December  25, 
Quebec. 


December. 

1779. 
Jannftrr  39, 
MicbiUlma- 
kinak. 


Uarcb  13, 
Montreal. 

Marcb  29, 

Miebillima- 

kinak. 

Aprils, 
Quebec 


April  18, 
Qaebec. 

April  19, 
La  Baye. 


May), 

Micbillima- 


Qaebec 
Qaebeo. 

MiobUlW 
Unak. 


Qaebec 


Qaebec 


Janet. 

MiobiUima- 

kinak. 

Jane  I, 

Miehillima- 

kinak. 


arrival  of  ram.  Tho  late  arrival  of  goods.  The  low  water  in  Frenoh 
Biver.  Page  88 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  The  danger  of  allowing 
the  merohants  to  have  trading  posts  all  over  the  ooantiy.  They 
oaght  to  bear  the  expense  of  protection.  Urging  the  strictest 
economy,  especially  in  provisions.  To  enooarage  fishing  at  iSbB 
posts.  How  trading  passes  will  be  granted.  Armed  vessel  at  the 
post  sanctioned.    His  (DePeyster's)  services.  85 

List  of  Indian  goods  famished  in  the  fall  of  1778.  89 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand.  The  ansacoessfal  attempt 

.  to  assist  Hamilton's  expedition.    The  oondact  of  Priest  Gibean  wIm> 

with  a  party  of  rebels  made  the  Indianj  take  an  oath  of  allegianoe 

to  the  rebels.    Indians  to  be  ready  in  the  spring.  90 

Jean  Orillat  to  the  same  (in  French).  Bespeoting  a  missionary 
for  Michillimakinak.  92 

Major  DePeyster  to  the  same.  Attempts  to  reinforce  Lt.  Gtovemor 
Hamilton.  BebeU  expected  to  attack  Detroit.  Is  retaining  the 
Indians,    Grand  River  and  other  Indians  sent  to  Detroit.  94 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  If  gaards  can  be  spared 
for  trading  posts,  the  merchants  to  bear  the  expense.  Urging 
economy  m  provisions.  Oaptain  Brehm.  sent  to  visit  the  posts^ 
Indian  goods  sent  for.  97 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  capture  of  Lt  Governor  Hamilton. 
Passports  for  traders  to  the  upper  posts  refused,  &o.  99 

*^  C.  Gautier  to  Major  DePeyster  (in  French).  His  attempt  to 
reinforce  Hamilton.  The  insolent  conduct  of  the  Saoquis,  who 
were  siding  with  the  rebels.  The  news  of  Hamilton's  capture  and 
the  effect,  Ac.  100 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand.  The  news  of  Hamilton's 
disaster.  No  word  from  Detroit.  Beport  that  Yirginians  are 
building  boats  at  Milwaukee,  and  that  the  Ottawas  and  Chippewaa 
had  accepted  their  belts.  Scouts  sent  to  ascertain  the  truth.  Bad 
state  of  theprovisions.  108 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  Joseph  Howard  has  set 
off  with  his  goods  without  a  license.    How  he  is  to  be  treated.    106 

The  same  to  the  same.    Indian  presents  sent,  &c  lOT 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand.  Reported  building  of 
rebel  vessels  at  Milwaukee  not  true.  Langlade's  prooeedinfpk 
Bebels  are  among  the  Indians  and  threatening  Detroit.  The  Illinms 
(>tnadians  have  all  joined  the  rebels.  The  want  of  an  armed 
vessel.  The  efieot  on  the  Indians  of  stopping  trade.  The  danger 
should  Detroit  be  taken.  108 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  No  arrivals  from 
Europe.  Bebels  forming  magazines  in  the  upper  posts.  Tha 
Indians  to  be  kept  faithfid.  The  difficulty  of  sending  provisionf, 
&C.,  prevents  posts  being  reinforced.  115 

The  same  to  the  same.  Arrangements  about  sending  up  mer- 
chandise.  Capture  of  some  by  rebels.  Names  of  those  who  passed 
his  post  without  license  to  be  sent  Cannot  grant  a  pass  to  Mx 
OalvA ;  he  may  be  employed.  118 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand.    Bills  drawn.  llf 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  danger  of  detaching  troops.  Tho 
probability  of  increased  expense  at  post.    The  intrigoes  of  the 


MO 


HALDDfAKD  OOLLKmOH. 


R«-l 


vm. 


June  11, 
Quebec 


Jaaeli, 

MkhiUisui- 
Idnak. 


Jme  14, 
lUfitiilWiift' 


J«oel4, 
Qiicbeo. 

Jone  16  ftnd 
18. 

June  20, 

HehiUim*. 

kinak. 

mid  26, 
Mlohmima- 


June  2T, 
]|lehiUiin»- 


Juie27, 

llieliUUm»- 

kiaak. 

lirae  29, 

MidiUlima- 

kiBAk. 

Jiiae29 
to 
J«ly2i 

Umk. 
Qnebea 


Quebec 


OftntdiaoB  with  the  TndiacB ;  the  secrecy  of  the  latter.  Arrival  and 
departure  of  Indians  with  Oaatierr  The  6delity  of  the  Sionz  ;  they 
offer  to  attack  the  faithloea  Indians.  Sending  them  and  others 
clothing,  &c.    The  Ottawaa  and  Chippcwas  deny  the  troth  of  stories 

afainnt  them.  Bebels  employing  Canadians  to  porohaae  horsM. 
cCarty  has  joined  the  rebels.  Tbe  impossibility  of  feeding  the 
troops  except  by  ttoro  provisions.    His  private  affairs.       Page  118 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePejster.  Cannot  under  present 
circumstances  remove  him  to  Detroit.  Arrival  of  Sinclair ;  will 
detain  him  till  thips  come  and  afterwards  send  him  op,  if  possible, 
to  i*elieve  him  (DePeyster.)  Orders  to  fit  up  small  armed  vess^ 
for  the  service  at  the  post.  123 

Major  DePoyster  to  General  Haldimand.  Seiaore  of  Jose^ 
Howard's  goods,  ^ot  likely  the  rebels  will  attack  his  post.  Clarke 
gone  to  the  Natchez.  How  uade  may  be  allowed.  The  difficaltj 
of  dealing  with  the  Indiana.  Imprudence  of  encouraging  an  Indian 
war .X No  traders  passed  without  a  licenpo.  Alv^,  (Oalv^Q  Langlade 
and  Gautier  should  be  kept  on.  The  dibtribution  of  provisions,  io,  12S 

The  same  to  the  same.  Asking  if  his  reputation  will  not  suffer 
by  his  being  kept  on  so  small  a  command,  whilst  a  Captain  hoMs 
one  more  important,  fieported  that  rebels  are  starving  at 
Yincennes.  *  13(^ 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  Exceptions  as  to  the 
orders  not  to  gi*ant  pasties  to  traders.  132 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand.  Accounts  and  advices  of 
bills  drawn  (four).  13ft 

The  same  to  the  same.  Betarn  of  artillery  stores  wanted.  The 
work  done  in  lortifying  the  post.  13T 

The  same  to  the  same.    Advices  of  bills  drawn  (three).  140 


The  same  to  the  same.  Obliged  to  purchase  goods  for  Indians. 
Progress  of  fortifications.  Eobel  movements  on  the  Hlinois.  The 
loyalists  defending  Natchez.  The  rebels  holding  councils  with  the 
Indians.  No  chance  of  their  attacking  his  post.  Scouts  sent  off 
under  Ganticr.  143 

The  same  to  the  same.    Advices  of  bilU  drawn  (two).  146 


The  same  to  the  same. 
Sinclair  at  Quebec. 


Detroit  safe.  The  arrival  of  Lt.  GK)vemor 

148 


The  same  to  the  same.    Advices  of  bills  drawn  (four). 


U9^ 


General  Haldimand  to  Major  De  Peyster.  Will  be  able  to  relieve 
him  by  arrival  of  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair,  hut  cannot  determine  yet 
whether  he  (DePoyster)  can  bo  permitted  to  go  to  York  this 
season.  153 

The  same  to  the  same.  Passes  granted  for  goods.  The  use  of 
Indians  in  the  Illinois  may  have  a  good  effect.  The  caution  to  be 
used.  Allowance  to  Sieur  Calvct  and  to  Langlade  and  Gkiutier. 
Sespecting  bad  state  of  provisions  and  the  purc^e  of  Indian  oom. 
Benards  are  kept  at  Quebec  to  see  the  fleet.  Passes  for  traders.    154 


y 


RW-l 


HALSDUHD  OOLLIOTION. 


Wl 


ITTO. 
Quebec 


General  HaMimaDd  to  Major  De  Peyster. 
Seoority  for  Howard's  goods. 


Jolj  6  to  Jalj     Major  DePeyster  to  ueneral  Haldimand« 
a.iachuiima.(geveii). 


Bills  will  be  honoared. 

Page  165 

Advioes  of   bills  drawn 

158 


£}IL?I,„^         The  same  to  the 

SSkl^     Illinois  to  Detroit ; 

effect  of  this  move. 


same.    Eebels   preparing  to  march  fh>m  the 
a  party  ib  sent  oat  to  intercept  them.  The  good 

166 


kinak. 

MieLliimA. 
kinak. 

Quebec. 

mcbiUima- 
kinak. 


JoW  21. 
Micbillima- 
kinak. 
Jnlj  34, 
Qoeoeo. 

July  27, 
Qaebeo. 

AofrDSt9, 
XieblUima. 
kinak. 
Aneost  9. 
St  Joseph. 


Augast  18, 
mcbillima- 
kinak. 


It  17, 


August 
Quebec 


Auffust  17, 
Quebec. 


August  17, 
QcM>ec 

August  19, 
MichUUma- 
kinak. 

August  19, 
Quebec. 

August  19^ 
Quebec 


August  20, 
Quebec 


The  same  to  Major  Naime.  Papers  respecting  Howard  to  be  pnt 
in  order.   Proceedings  against  the  rebels  from  Illinois  to  Detroit.  167 

The  same  to  General  Haldimand.    Advice  of  bills  drawn.        168 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  Obliged  for  late  news 
firom  the  Illinois.  The  Indians  to  be  employed  intercepting  sup- 
plies.   Calvot's  claims,    fiam  forwarded.    To  repack  floar.  169 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand.  The  scarcity  at 
Michillimakinak.  The  necessity  oi  a  vessel  plying  between  it  and 
Detroit  to  keep  up  news  for  the  sake  of  the  Indians.  The  attempt 
of  Linctot  to  secure  the  neotralitv  of  the  Ottawas.  The  traffic  of  the 
Grand  Siver  Indians  with  the  rebels,  &o.  He  asks  leave  to  go  to 
Qaebeo  this  winter.  192 

The  same  to  the  same.    Advice  of  bills  drawn.  175 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  Bills  will  be  honoured 

176 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimand.  Bemarks  on  his 
commiesion  as  Lt  Governor  of  Michillimakinak.  177 

Major  DePeyster  lo  the  same.  The  rebels  Clark  and  Linctot  on 
their  march  to  Detroit     Measures  taken  to  harass  them.  178 

Lieutenant  Ben  net  to  Major  DePeyster.  The  defection  of  the 
Pottawatamies.  The  expedition  of  Linctot.  No  enemies  near  the 
post|  but  will  wait  to  hear  from  Detroit  if  he  is  wanted  there ;  men 
aU  ready  to  march.  179 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand.  Enclosing  Lt.  Bennet's 
letter  (pp.  179  to  181).  Indians  with  Lt  Clowes  and  Langlade  were 
to  arrive  shortly  after  it  was  written.  A  hundred  men  more  would 
render  the  post  independent  of  Indians.  182 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimand.  Asking  leave  to 
return  to  Bngland  for  reasons  given.  183 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt  Governor  Sinclair.  Defining  his  powers 
as  Lt.  Governor  of  Michillimakinak  and  instructing  him  to  proceed 
to  his  post.  184 

The  same  to  Major  DePeyster.  Enclosing  copy  of  instructions  to 
Lt  Governor  Sinclair.  185 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand.  Advice  of  bills  drawn.  186 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt  Grovemor  Sinclair.  Cannot  change  his 
instructions ;  he  is  to  proceed  to  his  post  186 

Lt  Governor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimand.  Bepeating  his  re- 
quest for  leave  of  absence  to  return  to  England,  with  additional  rea- 
sons. 187 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt  Governor  Sinclair.  Meeting  his  objec- 
tions and  recommending  him  to  consider  maturely  before  he  throws 
up  his  commission.  189 


f02 


HALDDfAND  OOLLlOnOlT, 


B.W-1 


ITTO. 
Aagoatao, 
Qaebeo. 


Aniragt  30, 
MichilUau- 
kinak. 

AagustaO^ 
Qnebeo. 
Aaeustai, 
lfi(£illimii- 


Anffnst  33, 
Ificnillim*- 
kinak. 

Aofrust  28, 
Qaebeo. 

AuKQSt  28, 
Ificbillima- 
kinak. 

AugQBt  29, 
Qaebeo. 


MaroMtdO, 
MichUlimar 
kin^k. 
Angost  80, 
Qaebeo. 

September  1, 

MicbiUima- 

kinak. 

September  1, 

Michiliima- 

kinao. 

September  % 
and  3, 
Micbimma-j 
kinak. 

September  4, 

IfiohiUima- 

kinak. 

September  8, 
7  and  8, 
MiohiUima- 
kinak. 

September  11, 

Michillima- 

kinak, 

September  14 
and  1ft, 
Miohillima- 
kinak. 

September  28, 
LouiBTiUe. 


G^eneral  Haldimand  to  Lt  Qovernor  Sinclair.  Farther  upon  tko 
Bubjeot  of  hia  (Sinolalr's)  objeotiona  to  the  terms  of  his  instraotions. 

Page- 191 
Major  DePeyster.    Advice  of  bills  drawn.  193 

Lt.  Grovernor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimand.    Deob'nes  to  go  ex- 
cept in  a  military  capacity.  194 
Major  DePeyster  to  the  same.    Advice  of  bills  drawn.               195 

The  same  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  good  opinion,  &c  Lieatenant 
Bennet  on  his  way  back  trom  St.  Joseph's.  Keports  of  Indian  soonti 
that  no  enemy  is  advancing,  &o.  196 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  To  deliver  up  the  post 
to  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.    Remarks  on  instraotions.  198 

Major  DePeyster  to  Gen.  Haldimand.    Advice  of  bills  drawm  199 

General  Haldimand  to  Major  De  Peyster.  To  transfer  the  com- 
mand at  Miohillimakinak  to  Sinclair  and  take  command  at  De- 
troit. 200 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand.    Advice  of  bills.        201 

"General  Haldimand  to  Major  DePeyster.  Instructions  as  to  com- 
mand at  Detroit.    Necessity  of  economy.  202 

Merchant  traders  (in  French).  Agreement  to  form  a  general 
store  for  the  Indian  xrade.  203 


^ptember24, 
Miohillima- 
kinak. 


Lieatenant  Bennet  to  Major  DePeyster. 
ings  daring  his  expedition  to  St  Joseph's. 

Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand. 
(two). 


Joarnal  of  his  prooeed- 
209 

Advices  of  bills  drawn 
215 


The  same  to  the  same.  Betam  of  Lieat.  Bennet  Everything 
ready  at  St  Joseph's  had  the  enemy  come.  Coancil  with  the 
Ottawas.  2U 

The  same  to  the  same.    Advices  of  bills  drawn  (three).  218 


C.  Gaatier  to  Genera]  Haldimand  (in  French), 
and  offering  his  services. 


Asking  protection 
221 


Major  DePeyster 
drawn. 


to   General    Haldimand.     Advices  of  bills 


George  Olarke  to  Thomas  Jefferson.  Urging  the  bailding  of  a 
fort  on  the  Ohio  to  overawe  the  Indians  and  British  trading  posts  on 
the  Mississippi.  A  boat  stationed  there  in  the  meantime.  The 
scarcity  of  provisions  in  the  Illinois.  Sapplies  wanted  for  six 
months.  Been  disappointed  in  expedition  np  the  Wabash.  Pro- 
posed attack  on  St  Joseph  onder  Shilby.  (Memorandnm  on 
this  letter  by  Major  De  Peyster  says  the  attack  coold  not  be  made  as 
the  men  had  no  shoes.)  224 

Major  DePeyster  jbo  General  Haldimand.  Indians  gone  to  their 
wintering  groands;  the  moderation  of  their  demands  tor  next  cam- 
paign. '"^ 


a  97-1 


HALDDCAND  OOLLIOTION. 


103 


1779. 
September  39 
ftodOctobsr  1 
Ifiebillima- 
lintk. 

October  6, 

IficbillimA- 

kinak. 

October  7, 

Micbillim*- 

kinak. 

October  7. 


Major  DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand. 


Advices  of  bills  drawn. 
Page  229 


October  29, 
Micbillimft- 
kioak. 


Noyember  24, 

UicbUlima- 

kiQftk. 


1T60. 
January  12, 
i>etroit. 

January  22, 
Detroit. 


February  15, 
Micbillima- 
kinak. 
February  16, 
Michilli'ua- 
kinak.     ^  . 


February  16, 

MichilUma- 

kinak. 


February  17, 

Miebillima- 

kinak, 

March  31. 


The  same  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  All 
qniet.  Formation  of  a  general  store,  which  has  got  rid  of  the  bad 
traders.  Marder  by  Indians ;  blame  attached  to  the  murdered.     231 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  the  same.  Major  De  Peyster  has  trans* 
ferred  to  him  the  command,  &c  233 

The  same  to  Captain  Brehm.  The  ansnitableness  of  the  present 
post;  the  eaee  with  which  the  Island  of  Michillimakinak  coald  be 
fortified  and  used  for  raising  crops,  &o. ;  saggestions  for  carrying  on 
that  work.  The  goo  J  feeling  of  the  Indians  bat  the  little  trust  to 
be  placed  in  them.  Oath  to  traders.  The  desirableness  of  having 
the  routes  of  travel  improved  so  as  to  draw  the  fur  trade.  The 
extravagant  piesents  made  to  Indians  at  Montreal.  Plans  of  finrts, 
&c.,  annexed.  23i 

The  same  to  the  sam?.  Has  sent  to  buy  or  seize  the  com  on 
Lake  Michigan,  and  along  the  rivers,  with  instructions  to  secure  the 
services  of  the  Indians.  Copy  of  instructions  sent  to  J.  B.  Cadot^ 
St.  Mary'd.  The  importance  of  that  post.  The  precautions  taken 
with  respect  to  trader  Durrand  and  the  rebel  papers  found  on  him. 
His  reports  from  the  Illinois.  Indians  in  possession  of  rebel  com- 
missions. Is  preparing  to  winter  the  vessels  at  Michillimakinak 
Island.  The  fine  timber  and  conveniences  there.  Desires  to  have 
the  services  of  an  engineer,  Ac.    Men^orandum  added.  260 

The  same  to  the  same.  Desiring  the  recall  of  a  priest.  Want  of 
entrenching  tools,  iron,  &c. ;  there  are  no  artillery  men  or  powder. 
Desires  to  purchase  a  company.  Urges  the  removal  of  the  poet 
from  the  mainland  to  Michillimakinak  Island,  with  further  reasons. 
Private  messages.  244 

Eobortson  k  Bartbe  to  S.  Kobertson,  Makinak  (in  French).  That 
he  may  buy  up  all  the  wheat  he  can  get  hold  of.  269 

Major  De  Peyster  to  Lt  Governor  Sinclair.  That  the  secret  in- 
structions from  Lord  George  Germaine  cannot  be  carried  out  from 
Detroit,  but  may  be  from  Michillimakinak.  270 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimand.  Has  ordered  out  a 
war  party  under  Wabasha,  and  will  order  out  others.  285 

The  same  to  the  same.  Provision  store  requiring  close  vigilance. 
Benefits  of  the  general  store.  The  post  dd'enceless.  The  useful- 
ness of  the  post  at  St.  Joseph's.  The  villainy  of  Chevalier.  Supply 
of  Indian  presents  wanted,  &c.  2Ci6 

The^  same  to  Captain  Brehm.  The  progress  of  works  at  the 
Island*.  The  priest,  Gibault,  should  be  silenced  by  the  bishop.  The 
success  in  fishing.  Will  send  off  Indians  to  attack  the  Spanish  set- 
tlements. The  propriety  of  using  the  Indians  even  if  Hamilton's 
defeat  had  been  more  important.  War  party  sent  to  the  south  of 
Lake  Superior,  and  down  the  Mississippi  to  Natches.  Private  mes- 
sages, &c.  271 

The  same  to  the  same.    Sending  for  medicines,  &c.  289 

The  same.  Return  and  state  of  ordnance  stores  at  that  date,  with 
receipts  from  1st  October,  1779.  260 


12»-21 


704 


HALDIMAND  COLLECTION. 


B.  97-2 


C0RBK8PONDKKCB  WITH  Offioibs  Commanding  at  Hiohilli- 


MAKJNAK,  1778-1  <  86.— Vol.  I.,  Pabt  11. 


1778. 

JOIM  Sl| 

MicbUlima- 
kinsJc 

177d. 
Ho  date, 
Qnebee. 

1780. 
Febraarj  17, 
MichlUima- 
kinak. 


March  4, 

Cattos. 

(Oahot?) 

If  areb  13, 
Detroit. 


MareblS, 
St  Josepb. 

March  33, 
St  LoQis. 

March  34, 
Payua. 

March  36, 
Pajaaa. 

March  37, 
Katkaskiaa. 


March  31, 

MicbUlhna- 

kinak. 

April  17, 
Qnebec 


April  34. 

April  37, 

Mlchillima- 

klnak. 

April  37, 
Prairie  da 
Ghien. 


B.  97-2. 


B.  M.  21,757-2. 


William  Grant  to  Lt-Gk)vernor  SiDclair.  Favourable  opinion  as  to 
the  advantages  of  removing  the  fort  and  village  to  the  island.  (There 
is  an«  evident  error  in  the  date.  Sinolair  was  not  Lt.Gk>vorDor  till 
late  in  1779.    The  date  is  probably  1780.)  Page  552 

General  Haldimand  to  the  same.  Instmctions  as  to  his  powers 
and  duties  as  Lieutenant  Governor  and  Superintendent  of  In- 
dians. 564 

Lt.*Govemor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimand.  Preparing  an  ex- 
pedition toward  the  Mississippi  and  Wisconsin.  Sends  a  message 
m  Gaelic  ior  want  of  a  cypher.  The  reduction  of  Poncour  and  sub- 
sidiary expeditions.  290 

Charles Lefebvre  to  Benjamin  Lefebvre,  Montreal  (in  French).  To 
send  certain  articles.  The  uncertainty  all  winter  of  what  side  the 
Indians  may  take.  292 

Major  Dereyster  to  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  Cannot  send  artifi- 
cers, and  only  small  articles  for  repairs  of  boats.  Bespecting  rom. 
Will  send  reinforcements  for  expedition  to  the  Ohio.  How  the  In- 
dians are  engaged.  The  course  of  M.  Chevalier.  Illinois  evacuated 
by  the  rebels.    Scarcity  of  bread,  &a,  in  Detroit  293 

Louis  Chevalier  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  The  sodden 
change  for  the  better  in  the  Pottawatamie  Indians.  297 

J.  Papin  to  M.  Keilbd,  Michillimakinak  (in  French^  ContainiuK 
a  collection  of  news  of  the  revolt  of  Ireland  and  the  broken  state  o? 
the  Britieh  power.  299 

Charles  Gratiot  to  Joseph  Boy,  Mississippi  (in  Freich).  Bespect- 
ing business  transactions.  30 1 

Quentin  Dubois  to  M.  LaBocbe,  Missiesippi  (in  French).  Desir- 
ing him  to  forward  a  quantity  of  lead.  302 

Marie  M.  Bochcblave  to (in  French).    Asks  that  since  her 

hurband  is  in  prieon  she  may  have  assistance  to  support  herself  and 
family.  303 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  Beturn,  &c.,  of  engineers'  stores,  with 
receipts.  304 

Captain  Brehm  to  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  Bespecting  the  re- 
moval of  the  fort  to  the  island.  Sending  men,  &c.,  for  the  work 
and  how  it  should  be  carried  on.  Proper  agreement  for  the  island 
to  be  made  with  the  Indians.  The  difficulty  of  dealing  with  the 
Indians  and  the  war  generally  from  scarcity  of  supplies.  The  sys* 
tem  of  giving  presents  to  the  Indians  at  Montreal  to  be  stopped  as 
much  as  possible.  To  inquire  into  abuses  in  the  Indian  Department 
Approves  of  collecting  corn  from  Lakes  Michigan  and  Huron.  De- 
sires information  about  St.  Mai7's,&c.  The  advancement  of  schemes 
of  agriculture.  Spanish  and  French  movements.  General 
news.  307 

John  Askin.    Beturns  of  provisions  at  Fort  Michillimakinak.  31^ 

Samuel  Bobertson  to  Lt.  Clowes  (8th).  Asking  that  he  may  be 
allowed  to  give  bail  for  his  appearance  at  Montreal,  with  certificate 
of  his  wife's  health.  321 

Lieut.  Philips  to  Lieut  Clowes  (6tb).  The  efficiency  of  Wabasha's 
Indians.  322 


B,  97-2 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


705^ 


1780. 
April  37, 


Apriiaa, 

MtebUlima- 

kinak. 

April  28. 

April  30, 
St.  Joieph. 


April  — 
OahcBS. 


Mayl, 
St.  Loais. 


MajlO. 
Qaebec. 

May  18, 
Detroit. 


MajlS, 
Detroit. 


Qnebee. 


IU731. 


lUjai. 

Detroit. 

Mrchillima- 
kinak. 

Majao, 

MiobiUima- 

kinak. 


Maj29. 

Micbillima- 

kinak. 


Merohant  traders  to  Lt.  Groveroor  Sinclair.  That  they  are  pre- 
pared to  aot  as  militia,  &o.,  aud  abking  that  new  traders  bo  not 
allowed  to  come  in.  Page  323 

Ohristian  Bargy  to  the  same.  Stating  that  Samuel  Bobertaon  was 
informed  that  he  would  be  allowed  to  give  bail.  324 

Samael  Ro^iertson  to  the  same.    Is  willing  to  give  bail.  325- 

Loais  Chevalier  to  the  same  (in  French).  Is  coming  to  the  post 
to  explain  his  coarse.  The  anfavoarable  news  that  have  been  spread 
of  the  successes  of  the  French  and  Spaniards  in  the  West  Indies,  &c. 
The  intrigues  of  the  French  among  the  Indians ;  their  partial 
success.  A  chief  has  returned  with  French  and  American  sealps 
and  prisoners.  82S 

Charles  Gratiot  to  Jean  Bernard,  Montreal  (in  French).  That  the 
acceptors  of  the  bills  sent  to  him  are  nearly  all  insolvent.  Could 
not  send  down  the  furs.  .Desires  his  orders  as  to  furs  or  other  pro- 
du'its.  Declaration  of  war  by  Spain  and  taking  of  Hanohauc. 
Penaacola  to  be  besieged;  reported  arrival  of  a  Spanish  fleet. 
Capture  of  Jamaica,  &o.  331 

J.  Papin  to  M.GnilIory,  Prairie  du  Chien  (in  French).  Befipecting  •^ 
business.     Arrival  of  Clarke  w  th  600  men  at  the  month  of  the  Belle 
Bivi^re.    Convoy  not  yet  arrived  from  New  Orleans.    Commission 
to  buy  a  negress,  &o.  334 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  Detachment  for 
the  Falls  of  St.  Mary's.  A  witness  is  to  be  sent  to  court  martial  at 
Montreal .  336 

Major  De  Peyster  to  the  same.  Bequest  from  Niagara  for  pro- 
visions. Destruction  of  D*£staing*s  fleet.  De  Quindre  employed  to 
go  to  St.  Joseph's.  'The  bar  at  St.  Clair  not  yet  passable.  The 
movements  of  vessels.  Letters  arrived  at  Niagara.  Arrival  of 
Indians.     rBemarks  on  letter  by  Lt.Gov.  Sinclair.)  3S7 

William  Park  to  the  same.  His  furniture  &c.,  in  good  order,  ready 
for  first  vessel.  Oxen  not  to  be  sent.  Offering  his  services  on 
returning  from  Montreal.  (Lt.  Governor  Sinclair's  remarks 
endorsed)  340 

Captain  Brehm  to  the  same.  To  appoint  an  acting  commis- 
sary to  attend  to  the  obtainingand  care  of  provisions,  &c.  Necessitj 
of  saving  so  as  to  have  always  two  years'  supply  at  the  post  The 
application  for  so  many  passes  ap  the  Grand  Kiver  leads  to  the  sus- 
picion that  goods  and  mm  are  conveyed  to  the  enemy.  Barrack- 
master  may  be  appointed.  342^ 

Major  DePeybter  to  the  same.  With  extract  of  the  letter  as  to 
the  movements  of  the  rebels  under  Clark,  and  the  information 
famished  to  him  by  the  Indians.  346 

Lt.  Grovernor  Sinclair.  Beceipt  for  expenses  of  inquest  paid  to 
M.  Lessey.  34G 

Major  DePeyster  to  Lt.  Gk)vernor  Sinclair.  Eecommending  Mr» 
Barthe  going  to  St.  Mary's.  347 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimand.  The  fort  strength- 
ened and  other  preparations,  &c.  348 

The  same  to  the  eame.  Reports  of  Indian  expeditions  to  the 
Spanish  and  Illinois  country.  Distribution  of  troops  and  vessels. 
Traders  on  the  Spanish  side  of  the  Mississippi  promised  exclusive 
rights.    Orders  to  the  Indians.  349 

The  same  to  the  same.  Necessity  of  keeping  a  footing  on  the 
island.    No  artificers  to  be  had  from  Detroit*    Prisoners  sent  down. 


12ft— 21J 


706 


HALDDfAHD  OOLLKOTION. 


BL  97-1 


1780. 


May  29, 

MtcbillimA- 

kinak. 

Ma  J  39, 

Micbillima- 

kinak. 

Ma  J  39, 

Micbillima- 
kinak. 

Michillima- 
kinak. 
June  8, 
MicbilUma- 


Jine  li, 

Bt  Josepb. 


Jnoe  16, 
Detroit. 


JnQ«  19, 
Quebec 

Jnne  31, 

Micbillima-. 

kinak. 

Jane  30, 
8t  Josepb. 


June  — 


Mid 


:liliifl 


Mic^ima* 
kinak. 

MicbUlim*- 
kinak. 

Mi<£iUiiiM- 
kinak. 

Julje, 

MiobiUin*- 

kinak. 

JnlyS, 

MicbilUma- 

kinak. 


Dealioga  with  the  Indians.  Expense  of  goods,  &o.  Captains  of 
militia  to  be  nent  to  St.  Joseph's,  La  Bsie  and  Sf.  Mary's.  Sos- 
pi')ion8  as  to  Chevalier.  Page  353 

Sinclair  to  Capiain  Brehm.  The  progress  and  situatioD  of  the 
works  and  plan  in  case  of  attack.  The  condaot  of  the  Nortii-West 
Company  not  satisfactory.  356 

The  same.  Becommendation  and  pass  to  M.  St.  Germaine  going 
to  headquarters.  SM 


The  same  to  General  Haldimand. 
nal  return  of  prisoners. 


With  list  of  letters  and  nomi- 

359 


Lieutenant  Clowes  to  Colonel  Bolton.  Non-commissioDed  officerSi 
&c.,  sent  oft    Been  busy  repairing  the  fort,  &o.  360 

Lt.  GoTomor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimand.  Sending  opinions 
of  traders  as  to  the  propriety  of  moving  the  post  to  the  island.     361 

DeQaindre  to  Lt  Governor  Sinclair  (in  French).  Thanks  for 
marks  of  confidence  in  being  employed.  The  activity  of  M.  Che- 
valifr,  &a  362 

Maji>r  De  Peyster  to  the  same.  Interviews  with  and  messages 
from  the  Indians.  Tbe  **  Felicity  "  to  carry  provisions  from  Detroit  to 
Michiliimakinak.  Movements  of  the  other  vessels.  Arrival  of  the 
'^Hope"  with  a  company  of  rangers.  The  companies  at  his 
(Sinclair's)  post  to  be  made  up.    fiomarks  endorsed.  36i 

General  Haldimand  to  the  same.  Bespeoting  Indian  expeditions 
to  co-operate  with  Brigadier  Campbell  The  obstacles  by  the  dis- 
persal of  the  fleet.  366 

Merchant  traders  to  the  same.  •  Expressing  approval  of  moving 
the  garritson  to  the  island.  (One  letter  in  Bcglishy  the  other  in 
French.)  367 

C.  AiuH^  to  the  same  (in  French.)  Arrival  of  Indians  with  the 
intention  of  attacking  the  post  at  Yincennes,  &c,  and  asking  assis- 
UiDco  in  men  and  caooes,  ammunition,  &c.  370 

Lt  Grovernor  Sinclair.  List  of  presents  sent  to  the  Stoax  in  1780 
and  ibe  spring  (A  1781.  372 

Tbe  bame  to  Lt  Clowes.  With  remarks  on  charges  agairst 
Lieotcnant  Mercer  placed  nnder  arrest.  375 

Joseph  Frobisher.  Bond  by  him  and  William  Grant  for  the  ap- 
pearance of  Samuel  Robertson  for  trial  at  Qaebec  370 

Lt  Governor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimand.  Enclosing  Mr. 
Dnrrand's  bond,  &c  381 

Lieutenant  Mercer  to  Lieutenant  Clowes.  EnclosinK  proceedings 
of  a  Court  of  Inquiry  on  him  to  be  sent  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton«     382 

Lieutenant  Mercer  to  Lt  Colonel  Bdlton.  Bespeoting  his  dispute 
with  Mr.  MoCrea,  with  corrcspoodence.  385 

Lt  Governor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimand.  Acknowledging 
orders.  38B 

The  saroe  to  tbe  same.  Indian  expedition  to  the  Illinois  and 
Mibtoidsippi;  treachery  of  Calvet  The  attack  on  Pencour.  Next 
season  1,000  Sioux  will  be  in  the  field  under  Wabasha.  The  move- 
ments of  the  Indians  in  small  parties.  389 


K97-2 


HALDIMAND  OOLLXCTTON 


707 


1730. 
MiehUUmA- 


MicbilUfflft- 
kinak. 

JulT  8. 

MiehilHma. 

kintk. 

JolT  8. 
MicbiUim*- 


Joly8, 
MiehUliflUr 


Jii1t8. 

MicbUlimA- 

kiiiAk. 

JqIt  SL 

Meldlgflui- 

kiniJL 

Jolj  7H, 

MicbiUimA- 

kinak. 


JoIt  S9, 

Miobiliimft- 

kiaak. 


JvlTao, 
Micliillim*-* 


Joijao, 

Mlebillimft- 
kinak. 

JvIt  30, 
Michillirua- 


Jvlj  81, 

mebilUmt- 

kinak. 

JqIt  81, 

Mietiillima- 

kinak. 

Aaimst  1, 

Micbillima- 

kinak. 

August  3, 

Micbillimar 

kinak. 


Lt  Qovemor  Sinclair  to  General  llaldimand.  Res  pooling  the 
treachery  of  Samael  Sobertson  for  which  he  in  andor  arrest,  with 
formal  charge.  '  Page  393 

The  eame  to  the  same.  Will  harry  off  parlies  for  the  plains  to 
relieve  troops  sent  from  Detroit  397 

The  same  to  the  same.  Recommending  protection  being  given 
to  the  general  partnership  of  traders  at  the  post  398 

The  same  to  Captain  Brehm.  Respecting  complaints  of  his 
condoct  and  requesting  an  investigation.  The  license  given  to 
traders.    The  [ndians  have  given  up  the  island,  &c.  400 

The  same  to  General  Haldimand.  Thanks  lor  his  commission  in 
the  84th.  404 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  manner  of  distribatins^  Indian 
presents.  The  convenience  and  saving  of  getting  sappiies  from 
Bnffland.    The  stores*  wanted.  405- 

The  same  to  Captain  McKay  of  the  <*Felicily."  To  examine  the 
shore  from  Point  St  Ignace,  in  search  of  pine  timber.  To  carry  off 
hay  lately  cnt  and  take  it  to  the  island.  406 

The  same  to  General  Haldimand.  The  impatience  of  traders  at 
restraints  on  trade.  The  reason  for  the  augmentation  of  the  far 
trade.  Will  take  tbe  prccaotions  ordered  to  prevent  goods  reaching 
the  rebels.  Bow  they  can  obtain  goods  by  way  of  Lake  Superior. 
The  mischief  done  amorg  the  Indians  by  disaffected  traders.  The- 
little  fear  of  an  attack  on  St  Mary's.  The  desirableness  of  having 
an  armed  vesf^l  on  Frer  h  River.  407 

The  same  to  Captain  lirehm.  Sending  complaints  made  against 
him  by  McKay,  the  master  of  the  ''Felicity,"  with  corres- 
pondence from  Commander  Harrow,  Ac.,  showing  her  employ- 
ment 41 1 

The  same  to  Major  DePeyster.  Has  represented  to  Gkneral 
Haldimand  the  delay  in  the  works,  ia,  for  want  of  working  cattle 
and  stores.  The  failure  of  the  Illinois  expedition  through  treaciiery. 
Working  cattle  wanted,  &c.  423- 

The  same  to  the  same.  M.  Dauphine  to  be  sent  forward  to  the 
general.  425 

8th  Regiment  to  the  same.  Complaint  of  two  companies  of  the 
treatment  they  receive  from  Lieutenant  Clowes  and  the  Lieut 
Grovernor.  426 

Lt  Gk>vernor  Sinclair  to  Mr.  Guthrie.  To  take  charge  of  the 
*'  Welcome"  to  Detroit  To  land  certain  Indians  on  the  way,  other 
passengers  to  be  carried  to  Detroit  429 

Commander  Harrow  to  Captain  Grant.  Relative  to  his  treatment 
by  Lt  Governor  Sinclair  and  referring  to  corrcHpondence.  (See 
pages  411  to  422).  429 

Lieutenant  Mercer  to  Major  DePeyster.  Is  refosed  room  by  Lt 
Governor  Sinclair.  434 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimard.  The  conduct  of 
Mr.  Ains^  in  promoting  dipcontent  among  the  traders,  Ac,  with 
details.  Has  secured  him  and  Mr.  Cbevalier.  Tbe  treacher- 
ous conduct  of  CiUvet  and  LaCroiz,  &c.  435 


HOB 


HALDDCAND  OOLLBOHOV; 


B.m 


nso. 

Aup^Bt  3, 

Micbillim»- 

kiQ«k. 

Aufi^oflt  10, 


Aagott  10^ 
<)aeDee. 


AofUft  1(^ 
Quebec 


AuffOftlt, 
Detroit. 

Aagiistl6, 
MlcbiUima- 
kinak. 

Auffoit  21, 
MiebilliiiiA- 
kinak. 

Anffott  31, 
Qoebeo. 


Aoguit  21, 
Quebec. 

Angust  23, 
Miehiliiina- 


Aaprnfft  33, 

XicbUlima- 

kinak. 

Aagaft33, 

MichUlima- 

kinak. 

Aofnut  33, 

MicbUlima- 

kinak. 

Aoff''et33, 

lllcbillima- 

kinak. 

Aaeagt  32, 
Micbillima- 
kinak. 

Angast  33, 
Uicnillima- 
kinak. 


Lt  Governor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimand.  The  steps  he  hii 
taken  to  enforce  obedience,  raifie  a  olamonr  sfi^ainat  Mm.  lb 
reasons  for  confining  Commander  Harrow  to  the  lort.  Page  433 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  GK)vernor  Sinclair.  Approves  <^  tbe 
traders  uniting,  and  of  the  steps  taken  to  have  the  island  ooeapi«L 
To  act  together  with  Detroit  as  to  the  trade  of  St.  Joseph's,  as  waO 
as  with  the  trade  to  Saginaw.  How  saoh  man  as  Bobertaon  are  to 
be  dealt  with.  He  (the  general)  thinks  Sinclair  is  mistaken  aboit 
Major  DePejster.  There  shoold  be  mutual  confidence  between  tbo 
ofEloers  commanding.  411 

The  same  to  the  same.  Prisoners,  if  Spanish  soldiers,  to  be  seal 
to  Detroit ;  if  rebels,  to  be  employed  on  the  works  in  retam  fer 
barbarous  treatment  to  Hamilton  and  those  taken  with  fain. 
Troublesome  prisoners  to  be  sent  to  Montreal.  The  partioalars  sf 
misconduct  by  traders  to  be  sent  Approving  of  steps  to  prevent 
dishonesty.  Vessels  to  be  stationed  at  his  post.  Letters  mm  the 
bishop  to  M.  Gibault.  Men  sen^up  with  Indian  presents  not  to  ke 
detained,  and  to  be  paid  if  engaiired  at  work.  44S 

The  same  to  the  same.  Calv^  and  Duoharmes  to  be  sort 
prisoners  to  Montreal,  it  proof  can  be  given  against  them.  Tbey 
are,  at  least,  to  be  dismissed.  The  removal  of  dieaflbcted  tradeia. 
Coariers  to  Niagara  will  be  advantageous.  419 

Major  DePeysterto  General  Haldimand.  Bemarkson  oiHiiii 
charges  made  by  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  Defence  of  Mr.  Askin.  4Sl 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  the  same.  That  he  will  endeayoor  to 
regain  His  Excellency's  good  opinion.  532 

Commander  Harrow  to  Major  DePeystM*.  Baspeoting  his  trest* 
ment  by  Lt  Governor  Sinclair,  and  asking  to  be  sent  to  Detroit 
for  trial.  414 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  If  Commandff 
Harrow  apologises  he  may  be  retained,  otherwise  to  be  dismissei 
No  change  to  bo  made  in  the  name  of  the  post.  45S 

The  same  to  the  same.  Samuel  Bobertson  has  arrived  and  gim 
himself  up.  451 

Captain  Mompefi«on  to  Oaptain  Mathews.  The  claims  of  lA 
Governor  Sinclair  to  command  the  troops.  His  habit  of  openiig 
letters.    Curious  news  may  be  expected  of  doings  at  the  post.     4M 

The  same  to  General  Haldimand.  Asking  that  the  raspeotiv« 
powers  of  himself  and  Lt  Governor  Sinclair  be  defined.  460 

8th  Begiment.  Investigation  as  to  complaints  against  lieutoiaDt 
Clowes.  4S3 


Applies  for  sotOenMot 
468 


Lieut.  Mercer  to  Lt  Governor  Sinclair, 
of  his  pay. 

Captain  Mompes^on.  Orders  of  the  day  for  the  8th  BegimeDti 
that  the  command  of  the  troops  is  vested  in  hiniy  and  not  in  lA 
Governor  Sinclair.  46J 

Merchant  traders  (in  French).  Certificate  that  they  have  mfl^ 
with  no  obstacles  in  their  trade  nrom  Lt  Governor  Sinclair.        470 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimand.  fieporting  tke 
disputes  between  him  and  Captain  Mompesson  as  to  the  oommiiMl 
of  the  troops,  &c.  471 


B.  97-2 


HALDIMAND  OOLLXOTIOir. 


M9 


1780. 
Auflrnst  22, 
Micbillimft- 
kiaak. 

Anj^QSt  22, 
llicbillima- 
kinak. 

Aa^ast  22, 

Hichilli- 

makinak. 

AofTDSt  23| 
llicbillimft. 
kinak, 

ADfni8t23, 
Ificbillima- 
kiDak. 

Au(cast23, 

Michillima- 

kinak. 

Ao{!n]8t23« 
Micbillima- 
kinak. 

Anffast  23, 
MicbiUima- 
kinak. 

August  23, 
Micbillima- 
kinak. 

An  (rust  23, 

Micbillima- 

klDAk. 

Auirii9t  27, 
Miebillima- 
kinak. 

AusraBt  31, 
Detroit. 


LienteDant  Clowes  to  Lt.  Governor  Sinolair.  Giving  Captain 
Mompesson's  answer  to  the  message  of  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair, 
relative  to  the  command  of  the  troops.  Page  474 

Lt.  Governor  Sinolair  to  General  Haldimand.  Bzplanition  of  the 
moasares  taken  to  regalate  the  Indian  trade  and  the  oaase  of  com- 
plaints. 476 

The  same  to  Captain  Brehm.  Sending  the  resignation  of  Lt. 
Clowes.  479 

Lieutenant  Clowes  to  Major  DePeyster.  Reasons  for  i^ivfng  np 
the  command  and  refusing  to  read  the  orders  of  Capt.  Mompesson 
to  the  troops.  480 

The  same  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton  (?)  Respecting  the  charges  against 
him  by  two  companies  of  the  8th,  and  his  giving  up  the  com- 
mand. 483 

J.  Calv^  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French^  Desires  to  clear 
himself  from  the  charges  of  treachery  maae  by  Lt.  Grovernor 
Sinclair.  485 

Lieat.  Clowes  to  Lt.  Governor  Sindaii.  That  he  has  sent  an 
appeal  to  General  Haldimand.  487 

Captain  Mompesson  to  the  same.  That  he  is  always  ready  to  go 
where  he  is  ordered  by  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  *  ^8 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  Captain  Brehm.  D^taiVi  of  the  disputes 
at  the  post  as  to  rank,  &o.  489 


The  same  to  General  Haldimand.    Advice  of  bill  drawn. 


494 


Lieut.  Clowes    to    Major  DoPeyster. 
arrest,  is  not  reported. 


That  Lt.  Mercer,  under 
49& 


Captain  Grant  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Has  received  letters  from 
Mr.  Harrow  as  to  his  confinement  Yeesel  ordered  back  to 
Detroit.  495 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  To  grant  leave  to 
Mr.  AskiD,  if  not  inconsistent  with  the  good  of  the  service*         498 

Merchant  traders  to  Captain  Mompesson.  Asking  him  to  take 
charge  during  Lt.  Governor  Sinckir's  illness.  497 

Major  DePeyster  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.  Bespecting  the  tone  of 
Lt  Governor  Sinclair's  letters.  499 

Captain  Mompesson  to  Captain  Mathews.  The  illness  of  Lt 
Governor  Sinclair.  Bnclosing  the  memorial  from  the  merchants 
askiog  him  (Mompesson)  to  take  charge  of  the  public  business.  500 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  To  send  all  the 
officers  and  men  to  Detroit  who  were  troublesome.  Thing')  will  be 
investigated  subsequently.  The  disputes  as  to  his  rank  settled. 
Families  from  the  Ohio  to  be  sent  to  Miohiilimakinak.  508 

Lieut.  Clowes  to  Major  DePeyster.  That  Lt.  €rovernor  Sinclair 
is  anxious  to  remove  all  misunderstanding.  504 

MichiSimiL^^'      Lt.  (Jovemor  Sinclair  to  the  same.    Bespecting  their  misunder- 
kiaak.  standings.  505 


September  I, 
Qoebec 

September  5, 

MicbiUima- 

kinak. 

September  8, 
Detroit. 

September  10, 

Miobillima- 

kloak. 

September  13, 
Quebec. 


September  13, 

Micb'llima- 

kinak. 


ESrolt!**'^  *  Major  DePeyster  to  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair, 
misunderstanding,  and  asks  certain  explanations. 
Pottawatamies. 


Concerning  the 
Traders  for  the 

507 


710 


HALDIMAND  OOLLKOTION. 


B.  97-» 


1780. 
September  27, 
Micbi11iin»- 
kiiuk. 


October  1, 
Detroit 


Octobers, 
Montreal. 


October  6, 

MichiUima- 
kinak. 

Octobers^ 
Qoebeo. 


October  IS, 

MicbilUma- 
kinak. 

HoTcmber  18| 
Quebec 

December  9, 
Montreal. 


December  ST, 

MichilUma- 

kinak. 

No  date, 

MichilUmar 

kinak. 

Ho  date. 

No  date. 

No  date. 
No  date. 


No  date. 
No  date. 

NodAte. 
No  date. 
No  date. 

No  date. 
No  date. 


Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  Major  DePejster.  That  he  will  aatifify 
claims  againfit  him,  when  Major  DePeyster  has  leisure  to  look  into 
them.  (Remark  endorsed  by  the  Major  that  he  cannot  anderstand 
what  he  has  to  do  with  these  claims).  Page  509 

Major  DePeystor  to  General  Kaldimaod.  Explanations  of  his 
course  towards  Lt.  Grovernor  Sinclair,  and  the  chimerical  natore 
of  the  complaints  of  that  officer.  610 

Louis  Joseph  Ains^  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  Memorial 
as  to  his  tranaaotiona  with  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair,  with  sundry 
accounts  at  Michillimakinak.  513 

Lt  Governor  Sinclair  to  the  same.  Advices  of  bills  drawn 
(six).  524 

Captain  Mathews  to  Lt.  €k>vemor  Sinclair.  Bnolosing  memorial 
from  Messrs.  Chevalier  and  AinF6.  Has  allowed  them  to  go  to 
Montreal  till  charges  are  sent  against  them.  530 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  Major  DePeyster.  Trusting  their 
disputes  may  all  be  forgotten.  ^  531 

David  McCrae  to  (General  Haldimand.  Memorial  praying  the 
release  of  certa.n  goods  seized.  533 

.  Cardinal  to  Brigadier  MaMean  (in  French).  Memorial  as  to  his 
imprisonment  aid  giving  an  account  oi  his  transactions  with 
Gratiot  and  Papin,  &c.  53& 

Beniamin  Lyons  to  (Major  DePeyster?)  That  Lt.  Governor 
Sinclair  is  most  anxious  to  be  reconciled  to  Mr.  Askin,  &o.  549 

Samuel  Bobertson  to  General  Haldimand.  Complaints  of  his 
treatment  by  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  and  explanations  and  statements 
as  to  his  (Robertson's)  conduct.  550 

William  Brown.  Inform  tion  given  by  him  as  to  the  attack  on 
Penoour,  &o.    (This  man  was  a  trapper).  568 

Ains^  to  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  (in  French).  Sending  Indians'^ 
request  for  assistance  against  their  enemies. '  572 

Census  of  the  peop!o  living  at  St.  Joseph's.  573 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  Order  to  bring  all  provisions,  &c.,  to  tJ^e 
fort,  with  list  of  proprietors  of  the  general  store  at  Michillimakirak, 
number  of  canoes,  &o.  575 

Samuel  Kobertson  to  Lieut.  Clowes.  Refusing  to  Apply  for  bail 
on  the  terms  proposed,  with  the  form.  578 

Nicole  Lefevre  to  Joseph  Lefevre,  Montreal  (in  French).  That 
they  are  threatened  by  the  Indians.  580 

Lt.  Gtovemor  Sinclair.  Order  as  to  the  Indian  trade,  and  regula- 
tions. 581 

Major  DePeyster.  Answer  to  the  memorial  of  the  two  Com- 
panies of  the  8th  at  Michillimakinak.  582 

A.  Harmond  to  Joan  Marie  Dacharme.  Wiih  list  of  goods 
wanted  &c.  583 

C.  Gautier.    B<)port  on  Cardinal,  a  prisoner.  585 

General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  That  two  vessels 
are  to  be  put  under  his  direction  for  transport.  68T 


B.98 


HALflMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


711 


1781. 
Jannary  6, 
Qnebec 

Febrnarr  13, 

MicbUlima- 

kinak. 

Febroaiy  23, 

Micbillima- 

kinak. 

February  23, 

MichUlima- 

kinak. 

February  24, 

Ifiobillima- 

kinak. 

Mareh  31, 

Miohillima- 

kinak. 

April  14, 
Quebec. 

April  15. 

Michillima- 

kinak. 

April  20, 
Quebec. 

April  24. 


COBRISPONDXNOX  WiTH  OfFIOIRS  ComHANDINO  AT  MiOHILLIMAKINAK 

—1778  TO  1785.— Vol.  II. 
B.  98.  B.M.,  21,758. 

General  Haldknand  to  Goyeinor  Sinclair.  That  there  has  been 
no  bad  opinion  entertained  of  him.  He  has  released  Cardinal.  Page  1 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Advice  oi  bills,  with 
accoants.  3 

Same  to  Captain  Mathews.  In  answer  to  the  complaints  of 
Chevalier  and  Aine^.  8 

Same  to  the  same.  Party  of  rebels  who  plundered  St.  Joseph's 
deleatcd.    Progress  of  work  at  the  island.  9- 

Same  to  General  Haldimand.    Advice  of  bills  drawn  (two).       10 


April  26, 
Yareanea. 


April  30, 
MicbilU- 
makiaak. 

May  4, 

Sandusky. 


May  10, 
Detroit. 

May  12, 
Detroit. 


May  12, 

Michillima- 

kiuak. 


May  12, 

Micbillima- 

kinak 

May  1  and  12, 
Detroit. 

Quebec. 
May  20, 
Niagara. 


24th  October,   1780,  to  date  from  same, 
stores,  &o. 


Betom  of  ordnance 
12 


General  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Gk>veinor  Sinclair.  To  send  charges 
against  the  prisoners.    To  repair  the  vessels.  20* 

Captain  Mompeeson  to  the  same.  Why  Cardinal  and  others  were 
sent  down  prisoners  to  Montreal.  21 


Bobcrt  Mathews  to  the  same.    With  form  for  bills  drawn. 


22 


Lt  Governor  Sinclair.  Betarns  of  garrison,  barraoks,  stores, 
&c.  23 

Samuel  Robertson  to  Capt.  Schank.  Sending  maps  of  Lakes 
Haron  and  Michigan,  and  plans  ot  the  Island  and  wharf  at  Michilli- 
makinuk,  &c.    (Plans  not  with  letter).  27 

Captain  Mompesson  to  Major  DoPeyster.  Bnolosing  orders  (No. 
2,  at  page  29)  of  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair,  and  an  aocoant  of  his  pro- 
ceedings. 30* 

Simon  Girty  to  the  same.  The  proceedings  of  the  rebels  under 
Brodhead  at  Cashoking.  Clark  to  march  for  Sandasky.  The  Wyan- 
dots  and  Christian  Indians  want  men  to  assist  them.  33 

Mojor  DePeyKter  to  John  A^kin.  That  his  oondact  was  satis- 
factory and  his  loyalty  nnqaestioned.  36 

Same  to  Brigadier  Powell.  That  the  difficnlties  with  Lt.  Grover- 
nor  Sinclair  are  likely  to  become  more  serioos  than  ever.  Asking 
that  the  present  detachment  be  exchanged.  37 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Work  at  the  fort  and 
employment  of  the  vessels.  Cardinal  \f  a  mnaway  bankrupt.  Mr. 
Campion  was  at  St.  Joseph's  where  he  repelled  the  attack.  Asking 
what  conrpe  he  is  to  take  with  the  marauders.  The  fidelity  of  the 
Indians.     Want  of  tools,  &c.  88 

Same  to  the  same.    Advice  of  bill  drawn.  41 

Major  DePeyster  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Intelligence  from  Post 
Yincennes  and  the  Indian  country.  42 

Captain  Mathews  to  Lt.  Grovernor  Sinclair.  Transmitting  mem- 
orial from  Messrs.  Kay  and  McCrea  for  settlement  of  their  claims.  43 

Brigadier  Powell  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Bespecting  the  disagree- 
able position  of  affairs  in  Michillimakinak  between  the  Lt.  Gover- 
nor and  Capt.  Mompesson.  44. 


.712 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTIOV. 


&K 


1781. 
Qaebeo. 


June  1, 
Qoebeo. 


Jane  1, 
Qaebee. 

Jane  1, 
Qaebeo. 

Jane  1, 
Qaebee. 


Jane  33, 

Micbillim*. 

kinak. 

Jane  38, 
Qotbeo. 


jQly8, 

MiebllUma- 

kinak. 

MichlliimA- 
kinak- 

JalT3l, 

MioDillima- 

kinak. 

July  21, 

Micoillima- 

kinak. 

July  33, 
Qaebee 
Julj  31, 
MichiUima- 
kinak. 

JalT31, 

Xichillima- 

kinak- 

July  31, 

Alicbiliima- 

kioak. 

Jnly  31, 

Micbillima- 

kinak. 

Makinak 
Island. 

Anfrast  30, 
Miobillima- 
kinak. 

Angnst  26, 
Quebec. 


Goneral  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Governor  Sinolatr.  Bemarks  on  newin* 
spectiog  the  fort,  &c.  The  Indians  and  the  traders;  the  latter  mut 
be  protected.  Has  no  cbjection  to  the  Indians  going  to  war  agaisR  i 
the  oommon  enemy.  How  iaithf al  traders  are  to  be  rewarded.  Tk  ^ 
application  oi  traders  for  recompense  for  losses  at  St.  Joseph's  canoot 
be  complied  with;  compensation  can  be  given  only  to  sach  asluTt 
been  in  the  King's  service.    The  treatment  of  prisoners.        Page  41 

Captain  Mathews  to  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  Permission  given  to 
Joseph  Parraalt  to  go  to  Michillimakinak.  Enquiring  atKmt  mill 
stones  on  the  island.  M 

Same  to  the  same.    Acknowledging  receipt  of  information  at  to ' 
the  attack  on  St  Joseph's.  &1 

Same  to  the  same.    Medicines  have  been  sent  m 

^ . ,„^. , ■ , ,  ^  ^-^   ....^..j^ — ■  ■    V  .■  .vj^.:>afei^gy*j» 

Same  to  the  same.  Desiring  to  have  reasons  for  refosing  ptf- 
ment  to  Chevalier  and  Ainsd,  and  also  for  refasing  to  allow  tk 
former  to  retorn  to  Michilliroakinak.  ^ 

Lt  Governor  Sinclair  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Explanations  of  nus- 
nnderstandipg  between  him  and  Captain  Mompesson,  with  copies  of 
orders.  M 

John  Askin  to  (General  Haldimand.  Enclosing  papers  relating  to 
his  services  and  to  Lt  Grovercor  Sinclair's  complaints ;  desires  to 
wait  on  the  general.  (7 

Lt  Governor  Sinclair  to  Gen.  Haldimand.    Carpenters  and  tooU  ! 
wanted.  U 

Same  to  the  same.  Progress  of  the  works  on  the  island.  ArriT^ 
of  distant  Indians;  their  fidelity.  The  Indians  near  the  Missisrippi 
deserve  confidence.  59 

Merchant  traders  to  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.  Acknowlodgment  (in 
French  and  English)  that  they  hive  received  payment  from  die 
Government  of  all  espouses  at  St  Joseph's.  61 

Lt  Governor  Sinclair  to  Captain  Mathews.  Cannot  see  witft 
claim  Messrs.  Chevalier  and  Ains^  can  have  on  the  Government  for 
services  at  St  Joseph  (^See  certificate  p.  60).  ^ 

Captain  MatthewH  to  Lt  Governor  Sinclair.  Carpenters  will  be 
sent ;  tools  already  8ent.  W 

Lt  Governor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimand.  Advices  of  bills 
drawn  (three).  ^ 

Same  to  the  same.    Progress  of  the  work  on  the  island.  & 

Same  to  the  same.    Advice  of  bills  drawn.  ^ 

Same  to  the  same.  Early  permission  for  the  canoes  to  proceed  to 
the  JSorth-West  and  Michillimakinak  desirable.  70 

Joseph  Howard  to  the  same.  Enclosing  receipt  for  stores  to  s 
party  sent  against  the  Illinois.  71 

Lt  Grovernor  Sinclair  to  the  same.    Advice  of  bill  drawn.       7^ 


Captun  Mathews  to  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair.    Certificate  from  ^M^ 
chants  as  to  Chevalier's  claim  received  ;    the  claim  to  be  exi- 

Xiebt£uma-  '      Lt  Governor  Sinclair  to  Gen.  Haldimand.    Sending  estimates  of 
goods  required  for  Indian  Department^  with  remarks.  7S 


3.98 


HALDUfUVD  OOLLIOTION. 


TU 


1781. 
September  30, 

Micbiliimft- 
kinak. 

September  30, 

MiebillimA- 

kioak. 

October  22, 
Michillinui. 
kinak. 

October  22, 

Michillima- 
kinak. 

October  24, 

Miobillima- 
kinak. 

November  3^ 

Kakaskiai, 

111. 

No  date, 
Quebec 


1782. 
February  5, 
llicbilllma- 
kinak. 

March  9, 

Michiilima- 

kinak. 

March  9, 

Michillima- 

kinak. 

March  31, 

Micbillima- 

kinak. 

April  29, 

Michillima- 

kinak. 

June  7, 
Sandusky. 


JoneB, 
Sandusky. 


Jane  11, 
Sandusky. 


Jane  12, 

MichilUma- 

kinak. 

Jane  19  and 
20, 

MtchilUma- 
kinak. 

June  26, 

Michillima- 

4inak. 


Lt.  Goveroor  Sinclair  to  Gen.  Haldimand.    Betnins  of  stores,  &o^ 

at  Makinak  Island.  Page  Ti 

Same  to  the  same.  The  advantage  of  granting  passes  early  for  the 

North-West,  &c.  82 

Same  to  the  same.  That  he  has  bonght  goods  from  conductor  of 

the  King's  canoes.  83 

Same  to  the  f>ame.  Explanations  as  to  the  caose  of  the  Indian 

expenses  at  his  post.  84 


Same  to  Captain  Hathewa. 
and  Ains^. 


Enclosing  accounts  from  Gheralii 


Antoino  Girardin  to  Lt.  Gtovemor  Sinclair  (in  French).  Sending 
an  accoat  of  the  state  of  the  feeling  among  the  inhabitants  of  the 
Illinois.  8T 

Gen.  Haldimand  to  Lt.  Gk>yernor  Sinclair.  Instmcting  him  as  ta 
his  course  with  the  traders.  Desirable  to  encourage  the  North- West 
trade.  Passes  granted  for  100  canoes  to  trade  on  the  MississippL 
The  danger  of  allowing  all  the  men  employed  by  the  Gk>?enimeal 
to  trade.  92 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimand.  Enclosing  letter 
relative  to  presents  for  the  Indians,  &c.  95 

Same  to  the  same.  Explanations  as  to  the  large  expense  of  the 
Indian  Dopartment  98 


i-  Same  to  the  same, 
expenses. 


Farther  explanations  as  to  Indian  and  other 

99 


Same  to  the  same.    Returns  of  stores,  ftc,  with  certificates.    102 

Same  to  the  same.  Progress  of  the  works.  The  reports  from  the 
Mississippi  are  pacific. 

Lieutenant  Tnrney  to  Major  DePeyster.  Wyandots  want  clothings 
ammunition,  &o.  Indians  at  Detroit  to  be  ready  to  assist  against 
the  enemy  coming:  to  the  Shawanese  country.  114 

Wyandots  to  Major  DePeyster.  Thanks  for  assistance.  Expe- 
dition from  Kentucky  coming  against  them.  They  want  help,  as 
they  will  invade  the  enemy's  country  if  he  does  not  come  to 
their's.  115 

Captain  Caldwell  to  Major  DePeyster.  Defeat  of  the  rebels,  with 
number  of  killed,  wounded  and  prisoners.  Lake  Indians  to<  be 
urged  forward,  as  Clarke  will  attack  the  Shawanese.  Provisions^ 
&o.,  wanted.  Recommending  certain  Indians  for  their  good  beha- 
viour, &c.  116 

Lt  Governor  Sinclair  to  General  Haldimand.  Sespecting  the 
refusal  to  accept  bills  for  the  post,  &c.  118 


Merchant  traders  to  Lieut.  Ford^ 
delivery  of  Indian  com. 


Correspondence  relative  to  the 

119 


Lt  Governor  Sinclair  to  Gen.  Haldimand.    Beports  of  the  defeat 
of  rebels  at  Sandusky.    The  Indians  in  readiness^  123 


n4 


O€Uk0^r  It, 

UttmtnemL 

OctcAer  1% 


OdiWrM. 

IHrh.l.iW- 


LLCoIomI  Hope  to  CbpUn  BofcMtM.  BmhI  M  liw  regvb- 
lor  tte  ocmmMmd  d  de  pr«t«  to  prrrcnt  mtaw*.  Tte  report 
Mf^irMdaVolySirJoto  Joiir^ocwdJaB«8in3«j6oddanL    134 

Bnrkicpv,  ££gic««r.  £epc;i  rs  tW  vorks  at  tW  fcrt,  Asd  p2AS 
fcr  ftiuig  H  m  ftfrUte  toprereij;  iu  hmwg  ukoa  hjoarpriML  _  14i 


igtm 
148 


Lt.  CoIcc€i  Hope  to  G«.  Bs  i  mmL    W:!:  Msd  tW 
t^  r€^!atk'C»  frc  tlM  iort  bj  Lt.  (vorcrDor  Sodair,  wte 
■p  tomm^nd  to  CsptxiB  JBobcrf^  n. 

Ix^nif  Cberarer  to  tbeaaooe  ( :t  Preach).    McnoraW 
reUtjTe  to  bit  cif^ima. 

Lc  CVr.ocel  lio|-e  to  tlM  ramr  Distaix^ep,  porUg«#,  4c 
KippM*ic|;  mod  f'retcb  BiTcr  tA  Michiiiinakicak.  Hio 
tliere.  mt  Letro.t,  ^:«gara,  Cii!ft<^D  Iflacd,  0«wcgmtcliie« 
Ij^  ftDd  Mociretl.  The  »bc««  ^^^  the  iBdiaa  DepcrtHMBt. 
otate  of  tbe  perk  aeDt  to  all  tke  v'  -ta. 

Get  cral  Haldimaid  to  Lc  Gc  vc  rcor  Sinclair.    Hk 
qt:rcd  at  QtKbecdQricg  tka  czan  natioiK  of  aoeoQDtK. 

Watter^y  £cgiDcer.     Botnn  cf  Icdiao  oom  in  otore, 


14» 
^yy  L±k» 
inqairiea 
GbfUaada 
Tim  bad 
1(» 
re- 
let 
17# 


tbekiiXsm^* 


George  McBeatb  to  Ck|i4.  Boben->D. 
pl;ca  to  the  po^U 


For  a 


to  bring  eap- 

irt 


Mew  Mb*  I  1, 


Capiein  BcbcrlKc  to  dipt  Math <  we.  Enckvirg  letter froai  Geo. 
McBf  a'k,  reccitncrdiDg  bia  appiic^ticD  for  a  pae«  to  bring  sappHeB 
to  ibe  pofct.  171 

90remtber2,Z  ^^^^ol  Hfild'macd  to  Lt.  Gcremor  SiccUdr.  Befn^ing  leave  of 
Qacbcc  '  alf^cte,  aa  be  mcfrt  be  present  vben  aocconta  are  icvcrtigated.  113 
VevvaVrU.       Walters,    Ecgiicer.        Betntcs   of    Indian    eom    ieracd    froai 


Kctiii.a^     store- 


^L^: 


174  and  17S 


^ 


Ptcmber  20,      Senile]  Boberifon  to  Gen.  Haldimand*     Mein<aial  fu'  rcdreet 
Q««^««-  tgainftt  Lt-GoTen:or  Sinclair,  with  scconnt&  174 

Derrabcrcsa,      CapUin  Bol)«rtK>n  to  tbe  fame.     Two  finrrerv  of  proTiaionfl  en- 
■iebuiima.     closed  in  bie  letter.   ,     -  .  ,rfej^  !  180 

Scorge  McBcath  to  Cept  Bobertacn.  ^Bepcate  application  for  a 

16? 


Demober  39, 

■kkiiliaa- 


£.  98 


HALDDfAMB  OOLLBOTION. 


fU 


1T83. 

December  29,     George  MoBeath  to  Capt.  Aobertson.    On  the  probable  soaroity 
k/a^^^*™*"     of  corn  and  how  he  proposes  to  parohase.  Page  1S3 

Sf^iTa*'  30,     Captain  Robertson  to  Capt.  Mithews.    Advice  of  bills  drawn, 
kini^  sending  also  returns,  iist  of  medicines  wanted,  &o.  184 


1783. 
Febroanr  3, 
Rirer  St. 
Pierre. 


February  10, 

Blichiliima- 

kioftk. 


IfftfchS, 
LaBaie. 


March  24, 

lliobillima- 

kinak. 

April  20, 

Micbillima- 

kinak. 


April  20, 
Micbillima- 
^inak. 


Amable  Oarot  to  Captain  Bobertson  (in  French).  Giving  an 
account  of  the  murder  of  Frenchmen  of  which  the  Sautenz  were 
accused,  but  which  was  committed  by  the  Siouz.  18T 

Captain  Robertson  to  Captain  Mathews.  Sanding  papers.  Reduc- 
ing the  presents  to  the  Indians.  Fort  will  be  completed  in  spring. 
Desires  to  have  his  own  company  at  thtf  fort.  Returns  of  com.  192 
1^  Captain  Langlade  to  Captain  Robertson  (in  French).  Attack  on 
traders  by  the  Puants  at  Wisconsin  Portage,  and  robbery.  Hurder 
of  a  French  trader  by  Sauteuz  or  Siouz.  194 

John  McDonald  to  General  Haidimand.    Retom  ol  com  israed 


from  store. 


196 


Captain  Robertson  to  Captain  Brehm.  Soil  and  climate  at  the 
post.  Prospect  of  supply  of  pease  and  oats.  Unsatisfactory  state  dt 
trade.  Suggesting  how  this  might  be  remedied  and  the  Indians  kept 
off.  A  Canadian  ^ang  of  marauders  on  the  Mississippi.  Attempted 
desertion  of  Canadians  from  the  post  fizpects  Spanish  attack.    19T 

Captain  Robertson  to  Captain  Mathews.  Advice  of  bills  drawn. 
Old  guard  bouse  burned.  Lieutenant  Clowes  leaving  for  Quebeo, 
and  Mr.  McBeath  for  Prairie  du  Chien  to  prevent  the  Indians  from 
coming  to  the  po^t.    Retums  ot  Indian  presents.  199 

^"""^  Same  to  Oeorge  McBeath.    Instructions  for  his  guidance  among 
the  Indians  at  Prairie  du  Chien ;  to  urge  peace.  2CS 

Same  to  Captain  Mathews,  Enclosing  instructions  to  Qeorn^ 
McBeath.  204 

Indians.  Council  of  Rsnards,  Sacques,  Siouz,  Puants  and  FoUee 
Avoines  Indians,  with  reports  of  their  speeches.  205 

Death  of  Indians  around  Lake 

213 


April  2% 

MicbiUima- 

kinak. 

April  27, 

Michillima- 

kinak. 

May  34, 
Prairie  da 
Gbien. 

June  16,  CadoU  to  M.  Gautier  (in  French). 

Marie.  Superior  from  small-poz. 

June  27, 

Micbillima- 

kinak. 


Jolj  6, 

MiebilUma- 

kinak. 


July  10, 

Micbillima- 

kinak. 

JalT  14, 

MicbiUima- 

kinak. 

Jaly  14. 

Miohillima- 

kinak. 

Jnly  27, 

MicbUlima- 

Idnak. 


Captain  Robertson  to  Captain  Mathews.  Regrets  non-payment 
of  his  bills,  but  has  done  everything  for  the  good  of  the  servioe. 
The  sending  of  Mr.  McBeath  to  Prairie  du  Chien  has  kept  1,200 
Indians  from  the  post.    Receipt  of  Indian  presents.  214 

Same  to  Captain  Brehm.  Anziety  of  the  Indians  about  their 
future  situation.  They  ou^ht  to  be  treated  handsomely.  Suggestions 
as  to  new  arrangements  if  posts  are  to  be  retained.  His  vezation  at 
bills  being  refused  after  the  savings  that  had  been  effected.  21ft 

Same  to  Brigadier  McLean.  Requesting  to  koow  what  supply  he 
can  depend  on  to  settle  ior  the  rum  borrowed  from  traders.  His 
unpleasant  position.  218 

George  McBeath  to  Captain  Robertson.  Urging  his  claim  for  a 
settlement  of  the  goods,  moneyi  &c.,  advanced  for  the  King's  ser> 
vice.  219 

Captain  Robertson  to  Captain  Mathews.  Calling  his  attention  to 
the  claims  of  Mr.  McBeath.  222 

Same  to  Captain  Brehm.  Damage  done  to  the  post  by  a  storm.  223 


yii 


K  » 


l^     Ckpfais  BobertsGc  to  Csptsin  MtUiewv.    AdTing  tkat  bills  are 
drawn.    Tlbe  proprietj  of  Modiag  Mr.  McBeaih  to  Prairie  dm  Chi«B 
■'■■*'    •   frj  and  ilie  »Tirg  effected.  P^l^  224 

fSS^Z^        ^"^  ^^  Col^joel  CUae.    Indian  icUrral  var.    So  demand  Met 
fbfr  i^oods  on  acooant  of  ibe  eTacoatioff,  kc, 

T,       Same  to  Qqitain  Matbewa.    Stoppage  of  worka.    Good 

sUndiag  with  IndiacA.  Will  diatribete  goods  aenV  Haa  adaced 
tbe  Indians  to  go  oot  wioieriog.  I>»«ires  to  be  reiiefed  oei  ike 
arrnral  of  an  Indian  agent.  Yeseel  finished  b«t  no  ri^S^i^g 
•applied.  227 

'^      SasM  to  the  nuae.    Beceipt  of  ram.    Aaka  kave  to  retire   oa 
arriTal  of  Mr.  lAace. 


Saaae  to  the  mbml    Xece^tj  for  a  magtf trato  at  the  poet»        231 


11^      Seme  to  the  saaM. 
has  been  ecmcloded. 


Had  aent  word   to  the  Indiaoa   that 


232 


Surgeon  Mitchell  to  Capt  Bobertfon.    Bespeeting  allowance  for 
medical  aerrica,  &c.,  to  Indians  and  Canadiana.  233 

Captain  Robertson  to  Gapt.  Mathews.    Advioe  of  billa  draws^ 
JBjJjiUiiM^     Scardtj  of  com.    Indians  sect  ont  wintcricg.  J34 


8Brtcaber2% 
lfickUlie». 


Same  to  the  same.     With  Sargeon  Mitehel'/d  bilL 


23e 


October  17, 

KchilbiBa- 


MIririni— - 


PawberlO, 


Miefcillimft 


Jbrelit, 


lOcbilliiDe- 


IneStoe, 
MidiilliB*- 


Jnef, 


Micfailliiiia- 


Mwehant  traders  to  C^pt.  Eobert^on.    Memorial  to  have  tlieir 

titles  to  the  land  oo  the  i^bnd  confirmed.  237 

Capt.  Bcbertton  to  Ctpt.  Mathews.  Indians  qniet.  Scardtj  of 
com,  and  of  hay,  the  l&tter  owing  to  the  want  of  bateaaz. 
BoclosiEg  memorial  of  traders.  Asks  for  an  Indian  office  oa 
retirement.  Proposes  to  come  direct  to  Toronto,  4o.  Bespeeting 
Kegro  prisoners.  243 

Same  to  the  ^ame.    AdTice  of  bills  drawn.  Caaae  ol  expense.  243 


Same  to  General  Ha^dimand.  Stating  hia  aerricea  fix*  oonaidcra- 
tkm.  244 

Same  to  Major  Mathews.  Bespoctip^  his  son.  The  poet  ia 
nearly  ont  of  Indian  gccds.  Loes  ot  two  horses.  Oiytain  Mathews" 
promotion.  246 

Same  to  Captain  Mathews.  Threats  by  the  Ottawaa  to  attaek 
the  pobt.    Wharf  broken  op  by  ice.    Advice  of  billa  drawn.        247 

Captain  Bobertson*  Journal  of  a  sorreying  toor  to  Sanlt  Ste. 
Mwrie,  Ac  250 

Corporal  Jordan .  Betnm  of  artificers  employed  on  the  island.  258 

Captain  Bobertson  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Encloses  jonnaL  Would 
have  a  fort  bailt  at  Thossalon  by  October,  17S5.  Is  sending  effects 
for  settlement  at  Tbe^salon.  Arrival  of  Ottawa^.  Behaving  as  nsoal ; 
mm  wanted  for  the  Indians,  &e.,  with  list  of  artifioers,  medidnee, 
Ac  25» 


E.  98 


HALDIMAND  OOLLEOTIOK. 


nr 


1784. 
Jnn«  17, 
MiebiI1im»- 
kinak. 

Ifichillimft- 
kinak. 


Jone  27, 

Miebillima- 

kinak. 

hilj  10, 

lllchillima- 

kinak. 

Jnly  17, 

MichlUima- 

kinak. 

Anfcast  6| 
Island  of 
Orleans. 

Atignst  8, 

Mlchillima- 

kinak. 


Aninist  9, 

PeUte 

RlTi^e. 

Anffost  19, 
Midillima- 
kinak. 

Aoffost  26, 
Micbillima- 
kinak. 

September  7, 

lllcbUUma- 

kinak. 

Aognst  29 
and  Septem- 
ber 18, 
Mioblllima- 
klnak. 

September  19| 

Micbillima- 

kinak. 

September  28, 
Quebec 

1785. 
Febrnary  28, 
London. 


No  date. 
No  date. 

No  date. 

No  date. 


Philip  R  Fry  to 
loyalist. 


Capt.  Mathews.    Bespeoting  his 


claims  as  a 
Page  262 


Captain  Bobertson  to  G«d.  Haldimand,  Desire  of  men  of  the 
84th  (loyalistB)  to  settle  at  Thessalon,  Fertile  tract  between  Lakes 
Ontario  and  Huron.  Uses  for  Indian  interpreters.  Indians  qaiet. 
Asks  to  be  appointed  Indian  agent  263 

Same  to  Major  Mathews.  Necessity  of  having  a  magistrate. 
Good  fall  for  mills  on  the  river  Thessalon  and  large  pinery.  Two 
families  desiring  to  settle.    Plan  of  part  of  Lake  Haron.  266 

Same  to  General  Haldimand.  Applies  for  tract  of  land  between 
Lakes  Ontario  and  Huron,  with  Messrs.  Frobisher,  McTavish,  and 
others,  to  carry  on  the  North- West  trade.  267 

Same  to  Captain  Mathews.    Advice  of  bills  drawn.  269  - 


Dr.  Williamson  to  Captain  Hope, 
nor  Sinclair's  health. 


The  serious  state  of  Lt.  Gover- 

270 


Captain  Bobertson  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Arrival  of  the  34th 
and  relief  of  the  8ih.  The  inadequacy  of  the  garrison,  should 
Indians  attack  it,  and  the  danger  to  traders.  The  fertility  of  Thes- 
salon.   Proposals  for  settlement.  272 

Captain  Hope  to  Colonel  Hope.  The  state  of  Lt.  Governor  Sin- 
clair's health ;  his  ravings.  274 

Captain  Bobertson  to  Major  Mathews^  That  the  North-West 
Company  are  sending  800  packs  to  Montreal.  278 

Same  to  the  same.  The  difficulty  of  keeping  the  works  in  re- 
pair. Indians  have  not  yet  given  up  their  ideas  of  attacking  the 
post.  278 

Same  to  the  same.  Urges  that  he  should  be  enabled  to  settle  with 
the  traders  for  goods  borrowed.  Abusive  language  of  a  Chippewa 
chief.  280 

Pierre  Durrand  toGton,  Haldimand  (in  French).  Memorials  and 
accounts  for  work  done  and  effects  loft,  with  letters  from  Major 
DePeyster,  &c.  284 

Captain  Bobertson  to  Major  Mathews.  Indian  accounts  will  be 
sent  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  No  work  has  been  done  at  the  posts  to 
be  ceded,  except  such  as  is  necessary  for  protection.  283 

Lieutenant  Clowes  to  Gen.  Haldimand.  Asking  settlement  of  his 
claim  for  timber  taken  byLt.  Grovernor  Sinclair  at  Michillima- 
kinak.  301 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  Gen.  Haldimsnd.  Several  letters  from 
this  date  onwards  on  the  subject  of  his  claims  on  account  of  bills 
protested ;  most  of  them  are  undated.  303 

Plan  for  reformation  of  expenses  in  Indian  Department.  308 

Merchant  traders  to  Gen.  Haldimand  (in  French.)  Memorial  fbr 
compensation  for  losses  at  St.  Joseph's.  3 13 

Lt.Grovernor  Sinclair.  Beasons  for  not  discouraging  the  Mississippi 
Indians  from  visiting  the  post  315 

Proposal  and  plan  for  building  blockhouses.  316 


718 


HALDIMAHD  OOLLBOTIOir. 


Bf 


1778. 


Janiiary  20. 

MmrlO. 

September  8, 
Kiaganu 

1779. 
iipriU, 
Qaebec 

April  8, 
Quebec. 

April  », 
Qaebee. 


April  14, 
Montreal. 

April  16, 
Montreal. 


April  19, 
Quebec. 


Lbttibs  AMD  Papibs  bblatino  to  the  TJppkb  Posts. — 1778 — 1782. 


B.  89. 


B.  IL  21,7Sa 


tk 


Memorandam  ooDceroing  the  trade  to  the  great  portage  at 
west  end  of  Lake  Saperior.  The  valae  of  the  interior  trade 
£40,000  sterling  annually,  employing  nearly  500  men.  Detaiki 
statement  of  how  the  trade  shoald  be  regulated  and  diaortSen 
prevented.  P^;s  I 

Memorandam  aboat  the  trade  to  the  upper  oountry.  The  veasdi 
that  shoald  be  employed  for  carrying  up  tbe  goods,  &o.  5 

Expenditure  of  rum  at  Niagara,  from  llth  May,  1777  to  date.    7 

Thomas  Robinson  to  Col.  Butler.  Offering  to  supply  Indian  goods 
at  25  per  cent  advance  on  cost.  8 

Haldimand.  Orders  to  the  commanders  of  the  posts  and  oaptais 
of  militia  to  tarnish  transport  to  Capt.  Brehm  so  a9  to  save  delay.  11 

Same  to  Brobm.  Letter  authorising  him  to  proceed  from  LiadiiiM 
to  Detroit  so  as  to  ascertain  the  actual  state  of  the  poata  on  tbe 
route.  12 

List  of  papers  given  to  Capt.  Brehm.  13 

Instructions  (in  full  detail)  as  to  the  observations  he  is  to  mike 
on  the  route  from  Lachine  to  Detroit.  15 

Brehm  to  Haldimand.  That  he  will  proceed  as  ordered,  so  soon  m 
he  learns  that  tbe  ice  has  left  the  river.  fS 

Same  to  the  same.  Has  ordered  St  George  du  Pr^  to  mend  the 
road  to  Lachine,  Bellestre  not  having  attended  to  it  The  ill  dis- 
posed of  the  Six  Nations  inclined  to  cut  off  tbe  convoy  betweet 
Oswegatchie  and  De^r  Island ;  will  order  an  escort.  Leavea  tk 
question  of  armed  Canadian  officers  going  with  the  bateaux  to  Hii 
Bzoellency's  judgment.  Upward  navigation  not  yet  praotioabis, 
but  intends  setting  off  in  an  hour*s  time  in  hopes  to  find  moans  to 
proceed.  Beport  that  rebels  have  been  seen  near  Oswego.  Will 
inquire  at  Carleton  Island  and  act  accordingly.  27 

Haldimand  to  Brehm  (in  French).  Disagreeable  letters  received 
from  Niagara  and  Detroit  Hopes  ho  will  have  arrived  before  tke 
news  reaches  him,  and  that  from  the  instructions  given,  he  may 
secure  the  posts  and  have  repairs  made.  If  the  rangers  and  Indiam 
are  active,  they  should  prevent  the  rebels  from  penetrating  to  tht 
posts.  Ho  (B  aldimand)  will  do  everything  on  his  side  to  send  pro* 
visionp,  &o.  Carleton  to  go  to  Montreal  to  hasten  the  convojB  and 
Schanks  will  leave  in  a  few  days  for  Carleton  Island  with  every- 
thing necessary  for  the  lake  marine,  and  with  100  sailors  and 
officers.  Will  not  iesue  passes  for  Detroit  and  the  upper  country 
till  better  informed ;  hopes  to  have  more  Canadians  for  the  ^»^^it 
Hopes  that  part  of  the  garrison  at  Carleton  Island  and  of  the  pro- 
visions have  been  sent  to  Niagara,  so  that  Bolton  can  send  roiDf<»ee- 
ments  to  Detroit.  Is  sorry  to  hear  from  Lernoult  that  the  inhabit- 
ants are  not  well  disposed ;  hopes  that  he  (Brehm)  may  find  meaas 
to  bring  them  back  to  their  duty  and  to  have  the  worst  arreeted;  it 
is  only  by  vigorous  action  that  the  embarrassment  can  be  removed. 
In  concert  with  Lernoult,  he  may  select  some  one  to  take  charge  of 
the  Indians,  until  the  return  of  Hamilton  or  Hay,  but  he  ia  not  to 
be  allowed  to  incur  expenses.  Bncloees  an  open  letter  for  i% 
Peyster.  Sends  this  by  Capt.  Butler,  on  whose  activity  and  zeal  he 
relies  to  delay  the  march  of  the  rebels.  n 


Bw^^  HALDIMAND  OOLLEOTION.  719 


1119. 

April  M,  Brehm  to  Baldimand,     Delay  caused  by  ice,  contrary  wlods  and 

Islind*'"  hart  to  bis  bateaux.  Two  vessels  ready  to  sail  to  Niagara.  li 
going  on  board  the  '*  Haldimand  "  and  will  call  at  Oswego  on  the 
way."  Would  have  gone  by  bateaux  but  for  the  report  of  rebels 
being  there,  and  he  would  not  run  the  risk  of  being  taken«  Oaptain 
Aubrey  has  ordered  the  sloop  to  sail  to  and  sound  Irondequat  Bay,  45 
miles  from  Oswego;  the  nearest  to  it  is  Great  Sod  us  Bay,  which  has 
already  been  sounded.  The  *'  Haldimand  "  being  loaded  with  mer 
chandise,  he  wi)l  not  risk  her  in  the  bay.  Medicines  provided.  Mr. 
Dennis,  Commissary  at  the  Cedars,  represents  the  necessity  of  check- 
ing the  desertion  of  bateaux  men,  if  the  upper  posts  are  to  be  sup- 
plied. Has  fixed  upon  a  better  place  there  for  a  storehouse,  which 
he  has  written  to  Maurer  for  carpenters  to  build.  Scouts  from  0:i- 
wegatohie  to  be  sent  to  Fort  Stanwix  and  Schenectady,  to  ascertain 
the  rebel  movement8  and  to  learn  from  the  Indians  how  the  rebeU 
can  come  in  to  cut  off  convoys.  Tne  St.  Regis  Indians  not  to  be 
trusted.  Glennie,  artillery  officer,  to  go  to  William  Henry  and  Cata- 
raqni,  to  make  a  return  of  the  cannon,  &o. ;  Aubrey  cannot  send  a 
reinforcement  to  Niagara.  The  work  on  the  post  well  advanced, 
but  more  men  wanted,  who  would  act  as  a  reserve  for  the 
upper  posts  and  easily  get  down  to  Montreal  if  needed.  A 
scout  of  .HO  Indians  sent  to  Port  Stanwix,  ^  ho,  as  well  as  a  party 
gone  to  Oiwego,  will  report  direct  to  H^s  £xcelleucy.  Page  32 

Maj  1,  Same  to  the  same.      Hair,  an  Indian  officer,  returned  from  a 

■On  board  the  econt  to  Port  Stanwix,  reports  a  ta^k  of  an  expedition  of  10,000  men 
a  imand.  to  be  raised  to  in va«Je  Quebec;  that  a  party  left  to  attack  Carleton 
Island  in  winter,  but  returned  on  account  of  b^  weather.  Tbe 
garrison  and  defence  of  Port  Stanwix.  Does  not  know  how  the 
proposed  expedition  is  to  go.  Two  Indian  villages  destroyed  by 
rebels,  and  women  and  children  carried  off.  Nobody  has  been 
towards  Oswigo  this  bprlng,  and  no  preparations  at  Port  Stan- 
wix. 36 
Maj  1,  Same  to  the  same.  Cannot  report  what  means  should  be  taken  to 
^n  board  the  defend  the  Hapidb  till  he  returns.  Proposals  lor  dtfendingthe  coo- 
eaidimand,  ^^^^  ^^  ^^le  way  up.  Progress  of  the  two  vessels.  The  "  Ha!di- 
Trand  "  nearly  lost  in  attempting  to  get  near  Oswego ;  he  will  not  call 
there  till  his  return.  Will  see  if  Col.  Bolton  can  spare  one  or  two 
companies  of  rangers  to  Carleton  Island  till  reinforcement  is  sent. 
Capt.  Praser  of  the  34th  would  be  of  great  use  on  Carleton  Island. 
No  great  trust  to  be  placed  in  the  Misi^isr^auga  Indians.  The  winds, 
uncommon  at  this  season,  induce  him  to  go  on  without  delay  to 
Detroit,  and  get  all  the  information  on  his  return.  Aubrey  has  nent 
out  a  scout  of  Indians  to  Oswego,  and  will  report  direct.  No  agri- 
culture can  be  carried  on  at  Carleton  Island  for  want  of  men,  and 
from  the  work  to  do  getting  up  a  new  vessel,  &c. ;  the  "  Haldimand*' 
being  much  decayed.  The  good  character  of  Andrews,  her  captain. 
He  should  have  a  commission  to  prevent  disputes  with  Bouehette, 
and  also  have  the  carpenters  under  his  direction.  38 
Maj  7,  Haldimand  to  Brehm  (in  Prench).  Had  received  a  letter  from 
Qaebec.  Ensign  Davies,  that  a  party  of  30  rebel  Indians  who  had  been 
hanging  round  his  post  had  killed  two  men  and  taken  away  four 
prisoners,  but  made  no  mention  of  him  (Brehm)  having  paet*ed  the 
post.  His  uneasiness  relieved  by  receipt  of  a  letter  from  Carleton 
Island.  Will  make  use  of  his  information  as  to  the  expedition,  and 
the  means  for  the  safety  of  convoys.  Has  stopped  all  canoes  trading 
to  Niagara  and  Detroit.    Will  be  obliged  to  let  provisions  be  sent 

126-  -22 


Y20  HALDIMAND  bOLLlOTIOIf.  &  99^ 


1119. 

for  tbe  meo  who  winter  in  the  north,  in  case  of  them  ranning  the 
risk  of  djing  from  hunger ;  may,  perhaps,  have  to  allow  thoee  from 
Michilhmakinak  to  go  by  the  Grand  Kiver,  bat  hopes  to  receive 
news  from  him  or  Major  DePeyster.  Owing  to  the  death  of  Poy,  he 
hafr  named  him  (Brebm)  to  the  office  of  barrack  master- generaL 
Will  have  him  g&zetted.  The  abases  slipped  into  the  departments. 
Sends  him  the  l^rrack  regulations  for  a  model,  trusting  he  wiA 
set  himself  to  remedy  abuses.  The  troops  must  be  provided  for  a» 
well  as  circumstances  will  permit,  but  abuses  and  expenses  must  be 
diminished.  Macdoagall  to  command  at  Carleton  Island,  taking 
his  company  of  emigrants.  Aubrey  to  move  to  Niagara.  Another 
company  of  emigrants  to  relieve  the  3 1st  at  Oswegatchie.  Fraser^ 
with  Itdians,  sent  there  to  protect  the  communication.  After 
Aubrey's  arrival  at  Niagara,  Bolton  may  send  160  men  to  Detroit. 
Does  not  believe  the  Virginians  will  dare  to  attack  Niagara  so  long 
as  the  Five  Nations  are  faithful  The  only  way  the  enemy  can 
come  is  by  Oswego,  and  it  would  be  as  easy  to  attack  Detroit,  where 
he  learns  the  inhabitants  are  not  too  well  disposed.  Depends  on 
the  infer mrtion  from  him  (Brebm)  to  biing  them  to  a  knowledge 
of  their  true  interests.  Capt.Sohank  carries  all  stores  for  the  marine^ 
Ac.  Page  42 

MajS,  firehm  to  Haldimand.    His  arrival  after  being  twice  driven  back 

Niafara.  to  Carleton  Island.  The  necessity  of  having  whites  with  the  Indians 
at  Obwegatchie  and  Carleton  Island,  as  the  Indians  cannot  be  trusted 
alone.  No  suitable  officers  at  Niagara.  It  would  be  of  great  ser- 
vice if  Canadian  officers  were  sent,  or  if  Campbell  could  get  any 
from  Montreal.  Bolton  recovered;  his  qualities  for  the  command. 
Discusses  the  prospects  of  Indian  co-operation  and  meant*  of  securing 
it.  Is  trying  to  obtain  information  as  to  the  number  of  horses  and 
cattle  for  provisions  when  Oswego  is  to  be  occupied.  The  Indiana 
have  promised  1.000  warriors  to  protect  those  who  are  to  re-estab- 
lish that  post.  The  impolicy  of  reilucing  .rations  and  rum  to  the 
seamen  on  the  lakes  during  the  present  critical  time.  It  insisted 
on,  how  the  reduction  should  be  made.  Difficulties  in  the  provincial 
marine  in  respect  to  rank  of  officers.  The  carrying  capacity  of  the 
vessels.  Bolton's  desire  to  have  authority  for  discretionary  .powem 
direct  from  headquarters.  Asks  to  have  one  of  his  officers  at  Carle- 
ton Island,  so  that  he  would  obey  orders  on  an  emergency.  He 
(Brebm)  suggests  that  Frasor  is  the  best  man  at  the  island,  and 
migl^t  be  desired  to  obey  orders  from  Bolton.  The  value  of  the 
services  that  might  be  rendered  by  the  emigrants  to  Oswego,  the 
upper  posts  or  Niagara.  DePeyster  runs  more  risk  from  Chicago, 
by  the  Illinois  river,  than  Lernoult  Bolton  sending  out  parties 
towards  Tuscarawas  and  Fort  Pitt,  bat  Clarke,  having  taken  Yin- 
cennes  in  February,  may  have  time  to  attack  DePeyster.  Proposes 
leaving  for  Detroit  How  Oswego  may  be  put  in  defensible  order. 
Bespecting  the  pay  of  soldiers  employed  in  the  engineer's  depart- 
ment. The  policy  of  allowing  the  accounts  to  be  mi^e  up  in  differ- 
ent ways,  according  to  circa m stance.  The  differences  of  the  duties 
and  expenses  of  seamen  on  Lakes  Cham  plain  and  Ontario.  The  new 
gun  boat  is  sent  to  Carleton  Island.  Aubrey  instructed  to  use  her  as 
seems  best.  The  importance  of  Oawego  for  the  safety  of  convoys  to 
Carleton  Island.  P.  S.  9th.  Butler's  request  to  have  two  three- 
pounders,  called  grasshoppers,  with  ammunition.  Their  use  against 
the  rebel  stockaded  forts.  How  Eobison  should  be  settled  with  for 
the  rnm.  46 


B  99  HALDIMAND  COLLIOTION.  721 


17T9. 

Bobifion's  aoootint  for  rum  appended.  Pago  58 

Mmj%  Taylor  ft  DoffiD.    B^timate  of  the  coat  of  a  bateau  load  of  rom 

MlBgara.         ^t  Niagara  9 

1^7  %  Thomae  fiobison  to  Bolton.    Offer  to  contract  for  the  Bopply  of 

^««-         mm.  60 

May  IS,  Taylor  &  Doffio  to  Brebm.    Offer  to  contract  for  the  supply  of 

MiAgaia.  ^.^no,  61 

lUy  11,  Brehm  to  Ha!dimand.    Tranamitting  offers  for  the  supply  of  mm. 

Hiagftia.  fpij^  ruinous  state  of  Fort  Brie.  It  could  be  made  defensible,  but 
men  are  required  for  the  work.  Bolton  has  asked  for  tools  for 
Detroit  and  Michillimakinak  ;  is  most  apprehensive  for  the  safety 
of  the  latter.  The  supply  of  draught  horses  and  waggons  that 
Btedman  can  furoish  for  O/swego;  he  can  aleo  furnish  a  certain 
number  of  oxen,  chains,  Ac.  Other  preparations  for  Oswego.  If 
the  rebels  could  get  a  sufficient  number  of  the  Six  Nations  to  join 
in  their  interest,  they  would  soon  take  the  place,  fiespecting  bills 
and  Indian  accoont^.  Bolton  expects  a  vessel  from  Fort  Erie.  62 
Umj  14,  fiobison  to  Brehm.    Offer  to  furnish  the  seamen  on  Lake  Ontario 

**i*^  with  slop  clothing.  65 

Mmj  in,  Brehm  to  Haldimand.     With  return  of  ordnance  stores  wanted. 

ViAgara.         Captain  Mathews  to  set  off  in  a  few  days.  66 

}m!J  ^^  Same  to  the  same.    Arrival  of  Butler,  Joseph  Brant  and  the  Cana- 

ifisgarA.  ^^i^jj  Indians.  What  liolton  has  done  for  the  protection  of  the  upper 
posts.  Bxplains  the  policy  of  the  Indian  nations.  The  late  rebel 
expedition  into  the  Oneida  country  has  increased  their  apprehension, 
so  that  Bolton  has  great  difficulty  in  persuading  the  Indians  to  assist 
one  another,  and  wishes  tor  cloth  for  green  jackets  to  the  whites 
who  accompany  the  Indians,  so  as  to  enable  them  to  conceal  them- 
selves. The  reduced  rations  of  provisions  and  rum  may  be  enforced 
when  a  new  set  of  seamen  arrive.  The  quantity  of  merchandise  at 
Niagara  and  Brie.  The  detachment  of  the  47th,  when  it  arrives, 
will  be  sent  to  Fort  Brie  to  work  there,  till  vessels  come  to  take  them 
to  Detroit.  Will  go  there  to  lay  out  the  work,  so  as  to  cover  the 
fort  from  small  cannon  and  surprises.  Does  not  expect  much  good 
out  of  the  inhabitants  of  Detroit  A  detachment  may  alter  their 
way  of  acting.  Bui ler  to  go  with  a  strong  scout  towards  Tuscara- 
was. Some  money  wanted  to  enable  the  scouts  to  purchase  pro- 
visions from  friends  of  Oovernment  on  the  frontiers.  Dock- 
stader,  with  108  Indians,  has  attacked  a  strong  bodv  of  the  enemy 
between  Fort  Pitt  and  Tuscarawas,  killed  21  and  taken  9  prisoners. 
Sends  offers  for  rum,  &c.  67 

■at  18,  Same  to  the  same.    Had  arrived  from  Fort  Brie  in  34  hours, 

Detroit.  Lernouli  cannot  carry  out  Hamilton's   promises  to  the  Indians ; 

their  discontent ;  the  flurons  refuse  to  act;  they  hope  the  French 
will  return.  The  rebels  have  five  forts  between  Fort  Pitt  and  Detroit. 
The  Wabash  Indians  expected  cannon,  ammunition,  men  and  pro- 
visions to  drive  the  reikis  from  Yincennes.  The  Shawanese,  &c., 
expected  the  same  to  drive  the  rebels  from  the  above  five  posts. 
Thinks  500  or  600  men  would  be  enough,  if  provisions  were  supplied 
to  the  families  of  the  Indians  till  they  can  again  plant  their  lands. 
The  change  for  the  better  in  the  behaviour  of  the  inhabitants  and 
Indians  k^  the  late  reintorcement.  The  absolute  necessity  of  an 
Indian  agent  being  sent  up,  or  the  Western  Indians  will  be  lost. 
The  intrigues  of  the  rebels  among  the  Indians ;  the  stores  have 
their  effect.  An  Indian  chief,  arrived  from  the  Mississippi,  has 
invited  them  to  make  peace  with  the  rebels  and  to  go  to  Fori  Pitt 

12»— 22} 


722 


HALDiyAMD  OOLLIOTION. 


B.9I 


1T79. 


Detroit. 


June  3, 
Detroit. 


June  12| 
Quebec 


JoDe  13, 
Qiebec. 


/atie  13, 
Qaebee. 


for  that  pnrpofie.  BetorD^  of  provit^ioDB,  &o.  The  state  of  the  fort 
If  fioiohed  before  it  is  attacked,  it  will  be  very  tenable.  Is  Barprieed 
that  Dr.  AntboD  has  not  yet  got  his  appofntment  as  snrgeon  to  the 
General  Hospital ;  his  past  servicer.  The  delicate  state  of  Ler- 
noalt's  health  ;  he  and  Bolton  able  officers  and  it  is  locky  they  are 
here.  Will  require  to  reD>ain  longer  to  get  fall  information  as  to 
the  forts,  &o.  Page  71 

Brehm  to  DePeyster,  Michillimakinak,  desiring  him  to  aend 
details  of  the  state  of  the  fort,  &c.,  and  what  can  be  dooe  for  its 
defence.  He  is  to  get  a  side  or  sides  of  the  fort  proof  against  small 
cannon ;  to  report  the  movements  of  the  enemy ;  the  feelings  of 
Indians,  &o.  7^ 

Same  to  Haldimand.  For  want  of  sailors  bis  (Haldimand'e)  de- 
spatches cannot  be  sent  by  vessel  to  Michillimakinak,  bat  will  send 
tbem  by  bateaoz.  is  sending  order  to  DePeyster  (p.  76^.  Will 
wail  for  an  answer.  Fi om  an  intercepted  letter  it  appears  that  the 
post  is  not  in  soch  danger  as  was  imagined,  or  he  woald  have  gone 
there.  How  he  proposes  to  obtain  information  to  prepare  for  expe- 
ditions to  dislodge  ihe  rebels  from  their  forts  in  the  Indian  conn- 
try.  78 

Haldimand  to  Brehm  (in  French).  Is  pleased  to  learn  that  affairs 
reported  by  him  (Brehm)  are  in  a  better  situation  than  he  had 
hoped.  Is  mtking  every  effort  to  send  provisions,  ^.,  for  the 
defence  of  the  posts.  Pears  most  the  want  of  provisions  and  trusts 
that  the  commandants  will  do  everything  possible  to  save  tbem. 
The  only  news  from  Halifax  is  that  it  is  determined  to  posh  the  war 
with  vigour.  Sends  newspapers  to  Bolton  which  may  reach  and 
amnse  JDePeyster ;  hopes  that  commnnication  will  be  kept  ap  with 
his  poHt,  as  often  as  poHsible.  Shanks  might  baild  a  light 
vessel  suited  for  this  navigation.  Exorbitant  bills  drawn  by  Capt 
(irant,  of  the  Naval  Department ;  they  are  to  be  carefully  scroti* 
nised  and  everything  irregular  strock  out.  To  report  exactly  the 
whole  state  of  affairs  as  it  is  neither  the  time,  nor  are  these  the  cir- 
camHtances,  in  which  any  one  can  be  spared.  80 

Same  to  the  same  Tin  French).  Acknowledging  the  receipt  of 
letters.  Is  sending  all  the  provisions  possible  to  the  posts,  even  at 
the  rit^k  of  deprivingthis  part  of  Canada  of  supplies.  No  ships  from 
Enrope  yet;  Major  Holland  arrived  from  Halifax,  reports  the  nation 
resolved  on  war.  Has  sent  oO  men  to  posh  on  the  works  at  Carleton 
Island,  taking  artillery,  &c ,  asked  for  by  Bolton,  who  had  received 
orders  to  tend  to  Detroit  the  necessary  artillery,  replacing  it  by  that 
now  sent.  Trusts  to  his  (Brehm*s)  activity  and  zeal  to  carry  out 
the  orders  given  him  respectirg  the  post.  Has  sent  orders  to  arrest, 
if  necessary,  the  principal  disturbers  in  Detroit,  and  even  to  take 
hostages  to  be  sent  to  Niagara  to  secure  the  fidelity  of  the  rest. 
Hesptcting  Grant*s  accounts  for  the  marine ;  Schanks  to  have  them 
all  carefully  examined,  and  make  a  report.  If  Grant  cannot  settle 
the  accounts  according  to  the  prescribed  rules,  he  is  to  be  sent  to 
Quebec,  to  be  examined  concerning  the  enormous  expenses.  The 
enormous  consumption  of  provisions  caused  by  useless  people  at  the 
posts,  may  occasion  their  loss.  82 

Plan,  apparently  of  post  at  Oswego,  referred  to  in   Brehm's 
letter.  t9 

Bet  urn    of    the  bateaux  and    progress    in    the    settlement  of 
Detroit.  8ft 


B.  99 


HALDIMA5D  OOLLIOTION. 


Y23 


1779. 
Jane  23, 
Detroit. 


Julys, 
Deiroit. 


July  6. 
Detroit 


Joly  8. 
Detroit. 


JqIj  23, 
Qoebec 


July  »T, 
Niagara. 


Brehm  to  flaldimand.  Had  taken  advantage  of  the  time  he  had 
to  wait  for  Dews  from  Michiilimakinak  to  run  down  to  Sandabky 
and  the  month  of  the  Miami  to  look  ont  for  places  for  storehouses. 
Has  found  two  islards  suitable  for  the  purpose,  of  which  sketches 
are  sent.  Has  received  intimation  of  his  appointment  as  barrack 
master,  for  which  he  returns  thanks.  Works  in  progress  by  Lemoult 
and  his  garrison.  The  trouble  taken  to  get  water  into  the  post. 
Bolton  expects  an  expedition  against  him ;  does  not  think  it  possible^ 
but  Bolton  is  right  to  be  cautious.  ^^^  ^^ 

Same  to  the  same.  On  account  of  DePeystcr's  safety,  trade  may 
be  carried  on  to  tbe  North  West  and  merchandize  sent  up  without 
risk.  Will  send  such  supplies  as  he  can  to  the  posts,  leaving  the 
rest  to  be  sent  from  Queoec.  No  cannon  nor  musket  paper  for  car- 
tridges to  be  got  on  either  communication.  The  inconvenience  of 
not  having  a  list  of  stores  sent.  The  great  expense  of  stores  and 
the  cause;  suggests  a  central  storehouse  at  Niagara,  and  how  to  be 
supplied.  E^marks  on  the  proper  method  of  dealing  with  barrack 
stores,  &o.  Blankets,  furniture,  &o.,  should  be  sent  to  all  the  posts 
to  be  delivered  at  Niagara.  McKee  reports  that  it  is  doubtful  if  the 
Shawanese,  Delawares  and  Sandaskies  will  resist  the  rebels  much 
longer,  if  no  troops  can  be  sent  to  support  them.  Rebels  using  every 
means  to  detach  tbe  Indians.  The  difficulty  of  deferding  such  an 
extent  of  territory  with  so  few  troops.  Proposes  to  build  bateaux 
at  the  Oedars,  instead  of  at  Montreal ;  collect  the  stores  and  send 
them  off  from  there  whence  they  can  go  much  earlier  to  the  upper 
posts  than  from  Sdontreal.  Other  advantages  urged.  Will  wait 
arrival  of.  Shawaneee  chiefs  before  leaving  for  Niagara.  88 

Same  to  tbe  same.  The  returns  show  the  impossibility  of  lessening 
the  expenses  at  the  posts,where  this  would  have  been  done  long  ago, 
but  for  the  fear  of  discontetit  and  mutiny.  Urges  a  larger  allow- 
ance to  Mr.  Baby;  his  views  as  to  the  necesfeity  of  having  troops 
and  office;  8  to  lead  them,  if  the  Indians  are  to  act  in  a  large  body, 
supported  by  those  of  McKee.  93 

Same  to  the  same.  Sands  this  letter  witn  Maisonville  aft  an  evi- 
dence of  his  servicer  being  recognized.  Understands  that  ho  is 
applying  for  the  po6t  of  G^raikl  Voyer  to  the  settlement.  Is  sorry 
that  he  (Brehm)  cannot  leave  by  the  vessel  he  intended,  but 
Lernoult  wished  him  to  remain  on^  account  of  defences.  The  in- 
creasing expenditure  of  ram,  on  account  of  the  number  of  Indians. 
The  enemy's  attack  on  Carleton  Island,  95 

Haldimand  to  Brehm  (in  French).  To  examine  carefully  the 
most  suitable  place  for  provision,  &o.  stores  at  the  Oodars,  and  also 
for  log  houses  to  lodge  a  company ;  the  rest  of  the  detachment  might 
be  quartered  on  the  nearest  inhabitants.  The  inconvenience  of 
establishing  a  yard  at  the  Cedars  for  building  bateaux,  all  the 
materials,  the  workmen  and  their  families  beint?  collected  at  Mon- 
treal. Has  allowed  40  canoes  to  leave  for  the  Grand  Portage,  and 
20  others  for  Michiilimakinak.  Does  not  believe  it  would  be 
prudent  to  let  them  go  further.  97 

Brehm  to  Haidimand.  Indian  corn  bought  as  ordered.  Will  pass 
over  Indian  domands  as  they  cannot  be  complied  with.  Lernoult 
anxious  that  the  commission  of  justice  of  peace  he  has  issued  may 
be  confirmed.  Sends  returns  of  oraft,  &<y.,  in  case  of  an  expedition 
to  the  west  ward.  Reports  of  the  state  of  the  garrison  enclosed. 
Fine  powder  wanted  for  the  Indians  ;  gives  the  cost  of  purchasing 
on  the  spot.    Reinforcement  of   100  men  wanted  by  Lernoult  to 


724 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


B.  M 


1T79. 


Niagara. 


AognitS, 

Niagara. 


Anguit  18, 
Gedan. 


1T80, 
April  24, 
Qnebee. 


May  11, 

Montreal. 


1781. 
April  6, 
Yamatka. 


defend  the  town.  The  fitness  of  Capt.  Lernonlt  for  the  offioe  of 
Adjutant  General ;  his  weak  constitution  is  against  his  bein^  em- 
ployed to  command  an  expedition.  How  he  found  the  old  poet  at 
rresque'Isle ;  a  few  Indians  had  been  hunting  in  the  neighboorhoocL 
Arrived  here  (Niagara)  on  the  22nd,  will  remain  for  some  dajs, 
and  go  by  the  Genessee,  Irondeqnat,  Grand  Sodas  and  O^we^o  to 
Carleton  Island.  Fort  Erie  has  only  partly  got  an  abatis  for  ^rant 
of  men,  they  being  kept  employed  at  loading  vessels.  TroBta  an 
allowance  will  be  made  to  the  subaltern  commanding  at  Fort  firie, 
the  expenses  being  so  great.  Gives  instance  of  additional  expenaes 
at  the  posts.  Has  i?een  Capt.  Schanks,  and  recommended  him  to 
keep  his  temper,  as  he  believed  Gapt.  Grant  was  acting  under 
orders.  PA^e  98 

Brehm  to  Ifathews.  Enclosing  account  of  Stedman's  respeoting 
the  carrying  place,  for  instruction  as  to  the  date  when  the  new 
contract  was  to  take  effect.  Aeks  him  to  get  copy  of  the  new- 
Army  List  for  Col.  Bolton,  and  one  for  Capt.  I^moult.  103 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Respecting  power  proposed  to  be  g^vea 
to  iiemoult  to  hold  courts  martial.  Plan  of  rebel  fort  at  Tuscara- 
was ec closed;  plan  made  by  Captain  Bird.  Baby's  opinion  that 
Indians  in  small  parties  cannot  prevent  the  progress  of  the  eaeany, 
and  in  largo  numbers  must  have  white  offioerp  and  troops  for  reasoos 
given.  Shanks  has  brought  up  cohorns,  one  for  Detroit  and  one  for 
Niagara,  calling  them  howitzers.  Lerpoult  had  asked  for  royal 
howitzers.  Those  brought  useless  for  the  purpose  for  which 
they  were  wanted.  Eespecting  the  supply  of  Indian  com.  Coald 
provisions  not  be  obtained  from  the  inhabitants  at  fixed  reasonable 
rates?  What  carriages  Sted man  can  furnish  for  Oswego.  Bolton 
wants  more  provisions.  Ho  expects  to  be  obliged  to  maintain 
3,0i)0  persons  this  winter.  The  returns  show  how  they  inorease 
already.  State  of  the  fortifications  and  of  work  at  Fort  Schlosser  and 
Fort  Erie.  To  meet  the  demands  of  merchants  for  goods  destroyed 
has  had  a  writing  prepared  for  them  to  sign  that  they  will  shin  and 
store  them  at  their  own  ri:}k.  State  of  Bolton's  garrison.  He  nopes 
it  will  not  be  dimini^hed.  105 

Same  to  the  same.  Had  arrived  the  previous  night  and  found  Slak 
(Slack)  and  a  party  for  erecting  a  storehouse.  Is  sorry  the  taking 
possession  of  Oswego  had  to  be  dropped.  Possibility  of  its  causing 
the  loss  of  the  Six  Nations.  Hopes  that  100  men  may  be  sent  to 
reinforce  Lernoult.  Sends  account  of  McDonald's  success  over  the 
rebels.    Hopes  to  leave  in  two  days.  109 

Charles  Grant  to  the  same.  Memorandum  on  the  trade  with 
''  the  Savages  of  the  itpper  countries."  The  memorandum  enters 
into  minute  detail  of  the  trade  and  has  the  following  note  at  the 
end  :  "The  North  West  is  divided  into  sixteen  shares,  all  which 
form  but  one  Company  at  this  time :"  Todd  &  McGill,  2  eharee; 
Ben.  &  Jos.  Frobisher,  2  do;  McGill  Paterson,  2  do;  McTavish  & 
Co.,  2  do ;  Holmes  &  Grant,  2  do ;  Wadden  &  Co.,  2  do ;  McBeath  & 
Co.,  2  do ;  Boss  &  Co.,  1  do;  Oakes  &  Co ,  1  do.  110 

"Memorial  of  the  merchants  and  traders  from  Montreal  to  the 
Great  Carrying  Place  on  Lake  Superior  and  the  Interior  Country 
commonly  named  the  North-or  Mer  de  TOaest;"  for  passes  to  enable 
them  to  send  forward  stores,  &o.  116 

Information  by  Capt.  Edge  against  de  Bosier,  an  inhabitant  of 
Tamaska.  120 


B,  99  HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION.  ?25 


1781 

Complaint  by  Edward  Harwool  soldier  ia  the  53rd,  follows. 

Page  122 
g'c^berS,  Haldimand  to  Brebm  (in  French).  Ts  glad  to  fiod  that  he  has 
Qoebee.  gone  to  St.  JohnV,  &o. ,   along   with  Capt   Twijjs,  to  examine  and 

arrange  for  stores,  wood,  &o.  Believes  that  the  vessels  wonld  be 
safer  at  Isle  aaz  Noiz  than  at  Sc.  John's.  The  ice  may  allow  more 
exact  sonndinfcs  to  be  taken.  Wishes  to  have  his  views  com- 
manicated  to  Twiss,  so  that  no  aseless  works  may  be  begnn.  If  the 
news  as  to  Cornwallis  be  verified  a  visit  from  the  rebels  in  spring  is 
not  improbable.  Thinks  that  the  measures  taken  by  St.  Leger  and 
Chambers  will  prevent  any  attempt  to  barn  the  ships  daring  the 
winter.  125 

December  22,      Brehm  to  Haldimand.    Had  arrived  with  Twiss  across  the  woods 
St.  JobDs.      from  Yamaska  tipper  blockhonse.    Asks  for  an  allowance  for  fuel 
to  Fraser  and  his  people  there.     Hopes  the  number  of  men  he  asked 
for  will  be  sent  before  his  return,  otherwise  it  will  be  too  late  to  have 
1782.        firewood  for  Montreal.  126 

Qoebe?  Mathews  to  Brehm.    Ordering  an   Investigation   by  him  and  a 

board  of  officers  (named)  into  complaints  from  Tamaska  of  depreda- 
tions, &^.,  being  committed  by  the  53rd.  127 
JaQQarj  16,         Beport  of  evidence  taken  before  the  board  of  ofiScers  named  for 
YamMk*.        ^y^^  purpose,  in  regard  to  the  complaints  of  depredations,  &c.,  by  the 
53rd  at  Yamaska.                                                                               128 
JannftrjlT,         Board  of  officers  to  Mathews.    That  they  cannot  send  report  till 
'^ '             the  evidence  for  the  defence  has  been  heard.                                   156 
Jannmry  21,         Mathews  to  the  board  of  officers.     That  they  are  to  close  the  ex- 
gaebeo.          amination  into  the  Yamaska  complaints  as  soon  as  powble.        157 
SoreL*^^             Keport  of  evidence  in  defence  taken  by  the  board  of  officers  ap- 
pointed to  investigate  the  complaints  of  depredations  at  Yamaska 
by  the  63rd  Regiment                                                                        140 
Od^neffo**'^'       Bobert  Kerr,  Surgeon,  reporting  that  cattle  and  spruce  beer  are 
■^  '         necessary  Jor  the  sick.                                                                       158 
08weS>     *'       ^'®^^  returns  of  the  troops  at  Oswego,  signed  by  Brigadier  Watson 
*.          Powell.                                                                                               159 
Carleion   ^^'      Survey  of  Government  farm,  returns  of  provisions,  stores,  Ac. 
Island            (Separate  returns.)                                                               ItiO  to  164 
September  11,      Beturns  relating  to  stores,  works  &o.,  at  Oswegatchie.    165  to  169 

Peptember-,      Barrack  return  of  Fort  Haldimacd.  170 

Carleton 

Island. 

September—,  J^eturn  of  stores,  bateaux,  Ac,  taken  from  Detroit  on  Hamilton's 
expedition.  The  first  return  is  unfaigned,  the  second  is  signed  by 
Henry  DuVernet,  Lieutenant  of  Artillery.  171 

No  date.  Sketch  of  memorial  to  be  presented  to  His  Excellency  by  the 

Canadian  voyageurs  in  the  southern  part  of  the  upper  country  (in 
French).  17H 

No  date.  Memorandum  relative  to  trade  in  the  upper  country,  by  Lakes 

Ontario  and  Erie.  176 

Ko  date.  a  Memorandum  relative  to  the  trade  in  the  upper  country,  as  far 

as  it  is  carried  on  by  the  Grand  Biver,  either  to  Micbillimakinak  or 
La  Grande  Portage,  collected  from  the  opinions  of  different  persons 
concerned  in  that  trade  and  well  acquainted  with  the  nature  of 
it."  179 


t26 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


B.1M> 


1111, 

iUMMJJ  13, 

NiAgarm. 


KoT«mber  32, 
Niagara. 


Deof  mber  14, 
Niagara. 


Letters  from  OfFicEas  GoMMANDiNa  at  Niaqara,  1777-1778. 

YOLUMB   I. 

B.  100.  B.H.,  21,760^ 

(There  is  an  error  la  the  dates  in  the  title  ;  the  papers  extend  to 
1780.) 

Lt.  Oolonel  Bolton  to  General  Garleton.  Rebels  intend  to  invade 
the  Indian  ooantrj.  The  Indians  are  ready  to  meet  them  if  helped. 
A  force  needed  at  Deer  I^)and  to  prevent  the  rebels  cutting  off 
sapplies  from  Laohine.  Consamption  of  beef  by  the  large  number 
of  Indians.  His  efforts  to  keep  ap  a  enpply  of  provisions  and  to 
repair  the  fort  The  western  Indians  have  driven  off  the  rebels  and 
the  Six  Nations  refused  to  meet  Schuyler  in  conncil.  Confirmation 
of  the  defeat  of  Wa&bin^ton.  Preparations  to  have  the  vessels  ready 
for  spring.  The  exertions  of  Captain  La  Force.  Eetam  of 
stores.  -Pcigo  9^ 

The  san^e  to  the  pame.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  inetruotioDs. 
Does  not  wibh  to  have  charge  of  money  mattei^,  bat  will  do  what  he 
can.  Bebels  may  attack  his  po^t.  Has  not  been  able  to  stren^hen 
the  works  owing  to  the  weak  state  of  the  garrison.  Owing  to  Indian 
consamption  has  been  obliged  to  order  floor  from  Detroit.  Has 
ordered  the  *'  Charity  "  to  be  destroyed  at  Doer  Inland.  1 

The  same  to  the  same.  Eeports  of  the  captare  of  Philadelphia 
by  Howe  and  defeat  of  Washington  brought  by  Lamothe  and 
con^rmed  by  Indians.  Heeting  with  Indians.  Large  numbers  at 
the  fort.  fiatler*s  abilities.  Provie^ions  arrived.  Vessel  for  Michil- 
limakinak  driven  back  by  a  storm.  Captain  Lernonlt  in  command 
at  Detroit.  Bepairs  to  the  *'  Haldimand  ''  and  to  the  fort.  Doabts 
as  to  the  fidelity  of  the  Indians.  Everything  taken  off  i>eer  Island. 
The  fort  lumbered  with  merchants'  goods.  State  of  the  upper  posts. 
The  engagement  of  the  **  Felicity."  She  can  take  down  merchants' 
goods  in  spring.  Names  of  Indian  chiefs.  Indians  not  yet  left  . 
Catch  of  whitefieh.  4 

The  same  to  the  same.  Sending  letter  from  Governor  Abbott, 
Post  Vincent,  as  to  affairs  there.  Artificers  employed  at  Detroit  in 
the  Naval  Department ;  ref>pecting  their  acooants.  14 

Naval  officers  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Representation  as  to  the 
evil  effect  of  shortening  the  rations  of  the  seamen  on  the  lakes.     21 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Carleton.  Indians  preparing  to 
oppose  Schuyler.  Butler  leaving  to  consult  with  the  Seneoaa. 
Movements  of  armed  vessels.  Rebels  strengthening  Fort  Stanwix. 
Expedition  preparing  to  surprise  Montreal.  Report.of  Washington 
being  killed.  Represents  the  evil  effects  of  shortening  the  rations 
of  the  seamen  on  the  Lakes.  17 

The  pame  to  Captain  Le  Mai-tre,  Acknowledging  advice  of  pro- 
visions for  the  upper  posts.  Indian  accounts.  Appointments  in  the 
rangers.  Draughts  for  regiments  and  officers  for  recrniting  service. 
Reports  of  defeat  of  Washington,  &o.|  brought  by  a  soldier  of  the 
Fusiliers  escaped  from  the  rebels.  Refers  to  the  representation  as 
to  shortening  the  seamen's  rations.  23 

The  same  to  the  same.  Commissions  received.  Detachment  to 
Deer  Island.  Seamen  for  the  lakes  are  much  wanted.  Captains 
of  vessels  ordered  to  take  receipts  for  goods  fiom  Deer  Island.  Pri- 
soners sent  to  Montreal.  Movements  of  armed  vessels.  Ram  for 
the  upper  posts.  Trouble  with  merchants'  goods.  Bills  drawn.  The 
expense  of  the  posts,    flis  bad  state  of  health.  26 


1773. 
Vebrnarj  4, 
Kiagaim. 


April  4, 
llaTy  Hall. 

Aprils, 

Niagara. 


Aprils, 
Ningara. 


May  10, 

Niagara. 


B.lOO 


HALDIUAND  OOLLIOnO*. 


72T 


1TT8. 

Nug&r*. 


May  21. 
Mia  gar*. 


May  27. 
«« Seneca." 


Jane  2. 
Niagara. 

Jnne  5, 
Niagara. 


June  5. 
Niagara. 


June  6, 
Niagara. 

July  8, 
Larawaaak. 


Jr,lyl4, 

Niagara. 

i^ngnat  39, 
Niagara. 


September  6, 
Sandusky. 

f^ptcmberlS, 
Niagara. 


PepteiDber22| 
Niagara. 

October  3, 
Niagara. 

October  6, 
OoQQutaaag. 


No  date. 

October  12, 
Niagara. 


Lt.  ColoDel  Bolton  to  Gooeral  Carleton.  Bill  drawn  for  Indian 
•xpeDsed,  The  ezpenee  of  the  Indians.  Bailer  gone  with  the  chiefs 
on  an  expedition.     'J  he  Naval  Department,  &o.  P&K«  ^ 

The  »aroe  to  the  same.  Death  of  Captain  Powell  at  Deer  Island. 
Captain  Mompobson  to  take  oommand.  Forwarding  memorial  in 
favour  of  officers  of  the  8ih.  Escape  of  Captain  Botler  from  Albany. 
He  goes  to  Qaebeo.  30 

Captain  Bouchette.  Certificate  signed  by  the  officers  that  to  save 
the  vessel  in  a  gale  six  of  the  after  guns  had  to  be  thrown  over- 
board. 3a 

Depaty  Commissary  Pollard  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.  The  addition 
to  the  seamen's  ratioLs  took  place  on  24th  July,  \^l(i.  34 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Carleton.  Orders  as  to  seamen's 
rations  will  be  obeyed.  His  disagreeable  situation  in  coneeqaence 
of  the  inflax  of  Indians  with  scalps  and  prisoners  in  the  absence  of 
Colonel  Bailor.    Begrets  at  Carleton  lesvirg.  81 

The  same  to  Captain  Le  Maietre.  Officers  will  be  sent  as  soon  as 
poBsible  on  the  recruiting  service.  His  difficulties  about  Indian 
accounts.  Attention  will  be  paid  to  traders.  The  **  Seneca  "  obliged 
to  throw  over  guns.  All  damages  repaired.  Insufficiency  of  rum 
for  the  posts.  The  influx  of  Indians.  Accounts  sent  of  Indian  ex. 
penpes.  34 

The  same  to  commanding  officer  at  Montreal.  Prisoners  sent 
down.    Indians  cominflr  with  scalps  and  prisoners.  37 

Major  Butler  to  Lc.  Colonel  Bolton.  Account  of  his  expedition 
to  Wyoming.  Defeat  of  the  r©bel(=>.  Capture  of  eight  pallisaded 
forts,  1,000  dwelling  houses,  mills,  &c.,  and  capture  of  homed  cattle, 
6hcep,  swine,  &c.  rarty  sent  to  the  Delaware.  The  settlement 
of  Schohary  the  next  point ;  sends  articles  of  capitulation.  38 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  Captain  Le  Maistre.  Forwarding  Butler's 
account  of  his  successes  at  Wyomitg.  44 

The  same  to  General  Haldimand.  Accommodation  for  reinforce- 
ment at  Deer  Island.  Commissions  for  rangers  filled  up.  ^Command 
of  the  lakes  to  Captains  Schank  and  Grant.  Forwards  copies  of  all 
instructions.  &o.  How  the  accounts  of  the  different  departments 
are  kept.     Account  to  Robert  Smith.  45 

Simon  Girty  to  Captain  Lernoult.  Movements  of  Indians  and 
projected  expedition.  65 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimard.  Precautions  as  to 
ammunition.  The  assistance  to  be  looked  for  from  the  Indians. 
Orders  to  the  armed  vessels  as  to  the  defence  of  the  posts.  The 
exertion  of  the  cont)  actor  to  forward  goods.  The  defence  of  the 
post.  Scouts  out  everywhere  to  watch  the  enemy.  The  immense 
quantities  of  goods  forwarded  by  the  merchants  likely  to  tempt  tho 
rebels.  Description  of  the  fort  and  insbfflcienoy  of  garrison,  &c.    50 

The  same  to  the  8ame.  Advice  of  bill  drawn  for  Butler's  expe- 
dition.    Not  a  man  to  be  had  from  Carleton  Island.  54 

The  same  to  the  same.  Preparations  by  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton 
for  his  expedition  against  the  rebels.  66 

Sir  John  Johnson  to  Colonel  John  Carleton.  Collecting  Indiana 
aga.nst  the  rebele.  Urges  relief  being  sent  to  helpless  people  on  the 
way  to  Niagara.    Hopes  to  give  the  rebels  an  eternal  thrashing.    60 

Indian  Department.     List  of  Indian  officers  for  commissions.    66 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Advice  of  bill  drawn. 
Captain  Butler  collecting  a  force  to  meet  the  rebels  from  Wyoming, 
fieporta  of  a  French  fleet,  &c.     The  conduct  of  the  Indians  shoald 


728  HALDDCAMD  OOLLBOnON.  S»    IM 


17T8.  New  York  be  OTftooated.  BeiDforoements  sent  to  Captain  Batler. 
The  eerviees  of  the  iDdiaDs.  Bateaax  wanted  to  bring  lo^a  for 
new  fort.  Expects  large  demands  from  Indians.  Mr.  Taylor  baa 
managed  to  get  through  hie  goods  regalarly.  Pa^T^  67 

NU^^^'  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  Deputy  Commfssary  Pollard.    Autbori^ 

to  demand  supply  for  1,800  men  for  one  year,  S£ 

October  36,         Joseph  Tuoker  to  Colonel  Sta^^y.     Intercepted  letter  showing  the 
Albany.  movements  ot  the  rebels.  62 

Sh^^^'^^^*         ^'  McKee  to  Captain  Lernoult.    Report  of  an  expedition  ag^fuoat 
Townu"***      Detroit.  Y7 

October  26,        Lt  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.    Has  refused  to    cer- 
Nmgara.         tify  Indian  accounts  at  Montreal,  &o.    How  are  sailors  guilty  of 
crime  to  be  tried  ?  64 

October  28,        The  same  to  the  same.    Death  of  Lieutenant  Stroud ;   reoom* 
Niagara.         mending  a  successor.  €MS 

NoT6mb«r3,        The  same  to  the  same.    Advice  of  bill  drawn  for  the  naval  de- 
^gara.         partment.    fiecommending  Mr.  Baker  for  promotioo,  with  memo- 
rial from  the  boatswain  of  the  ''  Seneca  "  for  his  discharge.  66 
o^^*S^'  ^»        Philip  R.  Frey  to  Lt  Col.  Bolton.    Beported  submission  of  Vir- 
vanatasaga.    ^^.^    Rebels  fortifying  Wyoming.     Escape  ot  one  of  Butler's 
Rangers.                                                                                             78 
Norember  11,      Lt  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.     Detachment  from 
Niagara.  .      Carleton  Island.    The  good  conduct  of  the  8th.    The  impossibility 
of  coltivating  round  the  fort  till  peace  is  restored.    The  jealousy  of 
the  Indians,  and  their  propensity  to  plunder  the  contractor.    The 
difSculty  of  obtaiDing  supplies.    The  abilities  of  Captain  Andrews, 
naval  officer,  on  Lake  Ontario.    Rebels  have  retreated  from  Tio^a, 
leaving  a  garrison  at  Wyoming.  Seneca  Indians  assembled.  Bzpedi- 
tion  by  Butler  to  Cherry  Valley.    Joseph  (Brant)  is  gone  towards 
Minnesink.        Hamilton's   expedition  has    reached    the   Miamis. 
Repairs  and    additions  to    the  fort,    &o.      Gunpowder    received* 
Refugee  loyalists  sent  to  Montreal.                                                  69 
NUgwa.*'          '^^^  ^^^^  *^  ^^^  ®*°^^    ^**®  Indians  dispersed  before  Lt.  Gover- 
nor Hamilton's  expedition  was  known*    Hurons  at  Sandusky  want 
an  asylum  for  their  wives  and  children,  and  assistance  against  the 
Virginians.    Attack  threatened  on  Detroit.    Armed  ve^Bcls  ordered 
up.  Detachment  sent  there.  Unfavourable  reports  brought  by  Bnsign 
Foy.                                                                                                    74 
oSIn?iuI^^'      Captain  Butler  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.  Account  of  his  having  burned 
the  settlement,  except  the  fort,  and  carried  off  prisoners  and  cattle. 
Reports  of  New  Yors  being  left  by  British  troops  who  had  gone  to 
Boston.    Destruction  of  rebel  shipping  at  Egg  Harbour.    M^itated 
K  T    be  28.  **^^  ^^  Carleton  Island,  &a                                                           82 
Niagaia.'          Lt  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.    Provisions  returned 
to  Carleton  Island.    Recommending  Lieutenant  Bennett  to  the  adju- 

NS^araf'  The  same  to  the  same.    Enclosing  letter  from  Captain  Butler, 

with  account  of  his  expedition.   Rangers  and  Indians  expected.   No 

K-.    ,ft  ^^"^  ^^^  Detroit.    Sending  accounts.  81 

NavHall.         CapUin  Andrews  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.    Report  as  to  the  work 

to  be  done  to  put  the  naval  department  in  good  order  during  the 

n.      K     OA  winter,  97 

NayyHSL         ^'  Ooleman  to  the  same.    The  bad  sUte  of  the  snow  "  Haldi- 

!••«         mand."  96 

1779. 

Januaiy  24        Lt  Colonel  Bolton.    Return  of  provisions  issued  to,  and  the  nura« 
KUg^         ber  of,  Indians.  99 


B.  100 


HALDIMAND  OOLLKOTION. 


729 


1779. 
Febmarj  B, 
NUg.ra 


February  13, 
Niagara. 


Pebroarj  12, 

Niagara. 


Febmary  14, 
Niagara. 

Febmarj  38, 
8t  Joseph. 


Varoh  4, 
Niagara. 

March  6, 
Niagara. 


Ifareh  17, 
Fort  Brie. 

March  34, 
Niagara. 


March  26, 
Niagara. 

April  3, 
Niagara. 


April  6, 
Niagara. 

April  9, 

Niagara, 


Lt.  Col.  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Provisions  for  Carleton 
Island.  Threatened  attack ;  state  of  the  shipping  and  their  move- 
ments. Luanl)h  of  a  gun  boat.  Accounts  f  jr  freight  of  merchan- 
dise. Indian  expenses.  Mr.  Taylor's  conduct  in  running  his  goods 
through  was  extraordinary,  but  he  has  reduced  prices.  Bateaux 
ordered  ;  will  be  useful  in  spring.  The  activity  of  Mr.  Stedmao 
in  forwarding  goods.  Pago  B9 

The  same  to  the  same.  Agreeable  news  from  Lt.  Governor 
Hamilton  and  Captain  Lernoult.  The  latter  throwing  up  works. 
Little  trust  in  the  Canadians  at  Detroit.  Position  of  the  rebels  at 
Sandusky ;  their  efforts  to  seduce  the  Indians.  Hurons  send  word 
of  the  caution  of  the  rebels,  and  of  messages  from  the  south,  that 
Indians  and  loyalists  are  coming  to  clear  the  Ohio.  Indiana 
to  be  employed  at  Fort  Pitt  in  harassing  the  enemy.  101 

The  same  to  the  same.  Enclosing  accounts.  Arms  to  Major 
Butler.  £arly  opening  of  navigation  looked  for.  Threatened 
attack  by  rebels.  The  humanity  of  Captain  Biant  at  Cherry  Val- 
ley. 104 

Captain  Mathews  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Beport  on  the  state  of 
the  fort.  105 

Louis  Chevalier  to  General  Haldimand  (in  French).  The  char- 
acter of  the  Potuwattamies ;  their  credulity,  fickleness  and  timidity. 
His  efforttt  to  get  men  to  join  Hamilton's  expedition  to  the  Illi- 
nois. 191 

Lt  Colonel  Bolton  to  the  same.  Report  on  the  proposal  to  culti- 
vate round  Niacrara.  The  great  objections  made  by  the  Indians.  10€ 

The  same  to  the  same.  Message  from  the  rebels  as  to  exchange 
of  Drieoners  taken  at  Cherry  valley;  Major  Butler's  wife  and 
family  proposed  to  be  exchanged.  Desires  instructions  as  to  upper 
posts.     Works  at  Niagara.  109 

Captain  Mathews  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  The  ruinous  state  of  the 
works.  123 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Beport  of  Girty,  in- 
terpreter, as  to  the  movements  of  the  rebels  under  Mcintosh  ;  their 
fort  at  Tasoarawaa  and  proposed  attack  on  Detroit.  The  Six 
Nations  determined  to  oppose  them.  Indians  displeased  at  Hamil- 
ton going  so  far  when  they  were  to  be  attacked  so  near  ;  assistance 
sent  them  from  Detroit  Bebel  despatches  intercepted  showing  the 
weak  state  of  Port  Pitt    The  scarcity  of  provisions  at  Detroit  112 

Captain  Mathews  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.  Beporting  the  dama^ 
to  the  works  at  Niagara.  121 

Lt  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Bndof  ing  letter  from 
Captain  Lernoult  with  account  of  the  taking  of  Lt  Governor  Ham- 
ilton, and  the  necessity  for  reinforcements.  Has  sent  100  men,  but 
detachments  needed  at  Niagara,  and  an  engineer.  Rebels  reported 
erecting  a  fort  near  Preequ'Isle.  Hopes  the  Naval  Department 
will  be  under  Andrews.  117 

The  same  to  the  same.  Advice  of  bill  drawn  for  Indian  Depart- 
ment. 12i 

The  same  to  the  same.  News  of  large  arrivals  of  troops,  British 
and  Bnssian,  being  expected  at  New  York.  Cornwallis  command- 
ing at  the  Jerseys ;  Bobertson  at  Long  Island  and  Pigott  at  Bhode 
Island.  Provisions  arrived  and  French  ships  captured.  Indians 
elated  at  the  news.  Washington  at  Morristown  ;  his  regiment  of 
guards  cut  to  pieces  at  Tappan.    Loyalists  joining  the  army.  Indian 


730 


HALDIMAND  OOtLIOTIOH. 


aioo* 


1779. 


CODDAtafAgO. 

Ipriiai, 
OoBDaUtago* 


April  23, 
ConoAUsiigo. 

April  28, 
MontriAl. 


No  dAt<« 
(April?) 


Niagara. 


May  13, 

Qanafeee. 


May  14, 

Detroit. 


May  15, 

Ganadftiago. 


Mar  19, 

Gaoadasago. 


May  20, 

Niagara. 


May  21, 
Niagara. 

Caoadaeaga 


May  25, 
Niagara. 

May  28, 
Canadasaga. 


expedition  beensacoefisfal  Dear  Fort  Pitt.  Officers  in  Indian  Depart- 
ment are  anzions  for  commi^sioiJB.  Page  126 

Captain  Johnaton  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Sending  assurances  of 
fidelity  from  the  Onondago  Chief,  &o.  135 

The  same  toLt.  Colonel  Batler.  Arrival  of  rebels  at  Conawara- 
bara  and  preparations  of  the  Indians  to  resist  them.  They  want 
assistance  and  desire  Batler  to  come  himself.  136 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  rebels  on  the  march  and  have 
secnred  some  women  prisoners.   Immediate  help  wanted.  139 

Batler's  Rangers.    Orders  and  receipts  for  pay  to  men.  130 

Major  Batler  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.  Reports  of  a  sooat  as  to  the 
damage  to  the  Onandagos.  Rebels  have  not  been  near  Oswego ; 
they  had  intended  to  send  3,000  against  the  Five  Nations.  Reports 
from  Georgia,  &c.  134 

Lt.  Col.  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Report  of  rebel  move- 
ments on  Onondago.  Assistance  sent  to  the  Indians.  The  occapa- 
tion  of  Oswego  will  secure  the  Indians,  who  can  send  1,000  men  ta 
co-operate  with  Clinton.  Butler  to  keep  a  look  oat  towards  Fort 
Pitt  and  Wyoming.  A  small  vessel  sent  to  Fort  Brie  to  watcb 
Mcintosh.     Plan  to  supply  Oswego  with  fresh  beef.  132 

Lt.  Colonel  Batler  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Reports  from  Albany 
of  lebel  movements  against  Cayuga.  Indians  alarmed.  The 
rangers  going  to  their  assiotance.  Rebel  prisoners.  News  of  the 
intentions  c  f  Congress  to  protect  the  frontier  settlements,  &c.       140 

G.  Monforton  to  Captain  Lernoult  (in  French).  Movement  of  the 
Loups  to  get  the  Harons  to  make  peace  with  the  rebels.  The 
movements  of  the  Ottawa^.  154 

Colonel  Butler  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  News  from  New  York. 
Reported  expedition  up  the  North  River.  Reports  from  Georgia 
of  successes  there  and  in  part  of  the  Carolinas,  &o.  Barrack 
accounts.    Little  hopes  of  supplying  Oswego  with  fresh  beef.      141 

The  same  to  the  same.  Getting  in  provisions ;  their  scarcity. 
Indians  living  on  roots,  &o.  Continental  troops  ordered  from 
Schohary  to  Fort  Stan  wix.  Rebel  preparations.  Will  send  to  try 
to  get  a  prisoner  from  Fort  Stanwix.  155 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  The  unfavourable 
state  of  affairs  at  Detroit.  The  doubts  as  to  the  Indians.  The 
Canadians  debauching  their  minds.  Progress  of  the  works. 
Arrival  of  detachments.  Virginians  building  boats  at  Milwaukee, 
and  intriguing  with  the  Indians,  Bad  state  of  provisions  at  Detroit 
Reinforcements  wanted.    Defeat  of  the  rebels  by  Indians.  143 

The  same  to  the  same.  State  ot  six  Companies  of  the  8th  at 
Niagara.  148 

Colonel  Batler  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Will  try  to  get  provisions 
from  the  Indians.  Can  get  horses  from  them,  but  doubts  as  to  oxen. 
Rebel  troops  recalled  from  Fort  Stanwix  and  the  Mohawk  River  to 
Albany.  The  Oneidas  discontented  with  their  conduct.  Oneida 
scoots  for  Odwegatchie.  Will  get  the  Indians  to  harass  the  rebels 
at  Fort  Pitt  and  other  posts.  157 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Advice  of  bill 
drawn.  149 

Colonel  Butler  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Will  try  to  get  the  Six 
Nations  to  send  a  belt  and  speech  to  the  Wef^tern  Indians.  Escaped 
Onondago  families  settling  among  the  Senecas  to  plant  corn.    Asks 


B.  100 


HALDIMANO  OOLLKOliON* 


731 


H7t. 


KiAgara. 


<M4y  ?) 


<May  1779?) 

Jane  1, 
Niagara. 


June  6, 
UanadasAgo. 


Jane  7, 
CaDadasaga. 

Jane  8, 
Ganadataga. 

Jone  18, 
Canadasagft . 


Jnoe  30, 
MiohllUma- 


Jane  23, 
Detroit. 


June  24, 
Oanadasaga. 


that  Captain  McDonald  may  be  allowed  to  remain  daring  the  anm- 
mer  with  the  Indians.  Speech  to  be  sent  to  the  Western  Indians. 
Indian  reports  from  Albany  of  expedition  against  Niagara.  Precao* 
tiontf  taken.    £eoraits  joining.  P^^go  1^0 

'  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Sailing  of  Captain 
Brehm  from  Fort  Erie  to  Detroit  Will  give  him  every  assistance. 
Anxious  to  have  the  works  finished.  Butler  watchiog  Fort  Pitt, 
and  sooating  towards  Oiwego,  &o.  Desirous  to  strengthen  Forts 
Erie  and  Sohlosser.  Arrival  ol  provisions.  Rebels  have  given  up 
building  large  vessels  and  are  building  bateaux.  Indians  firm. 
Faithles?  conduct  of  the  Canadians  at  Detroit.  Desires  to  have  more 
Biitish  seamen  on  board  the  lake  vessels.    Naval  accounts,  &o.    150 

Captain  Bird  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Treachery  of  the  Indians 
except  a  few  led  by  Girty.  Delawares  try  to  get  his  scalp  for  the 
reward  offeted  by  the  rebels,  who  will  meet  with  little  opposition  on 
the  way  to  Detroit.  158 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Remarks  on  Mr. 
Bobison's  accounts  (Naval  Department).  159 

The  same  to  the  same.  Sending  Captain's  Brebm*8  despatches. 
Usefulness  of  a  despatch  boat.  Rebel  troops  assembling  at  Albany. 
Captain  Bailer,  and  Joseph  (Brant)  to  reconnoitre  the  environ<«  of 
Fort  Pitt.  Scouts  out  as  usual.  Guns  would  be  of  service  for  the 
fort.  171 

Colonel  Butler  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Alarm  at  Cayuga  ground- 
less. Parties  sent  off  to  the  Mobawk  Kiver.  LeUer  to  General 
Clinton  as  to  reinforcements  to  Detroit.  Indian  assurance  of 
friendship.  Scarcity  of  provi-ions.  The  delay  of  expedition  to  the 
Ohio  on  this  account.  DcHires  to  know  what  to^ do  with  German 
prisoners.     Return  hon^e  of  Canadian  Indians.  1^4 

Miami  Indians  to  Captain  LernouU  (in«Frencb).  Friendly  mes- 
sage, and  transmitting  the  threats  o^  the  Virginians.  292 

Colonel  Butler  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Pawlding  returned  with 
oitly  two  cattle.  187 

The  same  to  the  same.  The  failure  of  provision^.  His  corps 
must  proceed  to  Irondequat  to  be  supplied  from  Niagara.  Hebel 
prisoner  reports  advance  of  British  troops  up  the  North  River. 
Tioonderoga  taken  by  troops  from  Canada.  Rebels  dispirited. 
Oneidas  reported  friendly.  Expected  rebel  attack  on  Indians.  Men 
at  Fort  Stanwix.  Draughts  made  at  Albany  for  an  expedition. 
People  flying  for  refuge  ;  escaped  prisoners  from  Burgoyne's  expe- 
dition among  the  rest.  Released  prisoners  sent  to  Niagara.  Douota 
of  Indians  as  to  Sir  John  Johnson  coming  to  Oswego.  Canadian 
Indians  have  taken  scalps  and  prisoners  at  Fort  Stanwix  187 

Major  DePeyster  to  Captain  Lernoult.  Reports  of  rebels  collect- 
ing at  Po^t  Vincent,  and  their  defeat.  Neither  believed.  Desires 
to  have  the  "  Welcome  "  back  to  have  a  dash  at  f>ome  corn.  197 

Captain  Lernoult  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.  The  belt  from  the 
Miamis  has  stirred  up  the  Hurons,  who  are  leaving  to  help  at  San- 
dusky. Small  ve€8el  to  be  used  between  Forts  Schlo^'Ser  and  Erie. 
The  demands  of  the  Indians.  The  rebels  about  to  push  them  hard. 
Reinforcements  wanted  to  keep  them  right.  The  precarious  posi- 
tion of  Captain  Bird ;  is  trying  to  send  him  men.  '^04 

Colonel  Butler  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  The  Indians  incited  to 
refuse  to  sell  cattle,  &c.,  except  at  high  rates  and  for  cash.  A  party 
was  sent  off  to  seise  cattle  belonging  to  the  rebels,  to  obtain  infor- 
mation and   to  annoy  them.    Another  party  to  the  Mohawk  River. 


W2 


HALBDfAND  OOLLSOTION. 


B.  100 


1779. 


Jome  27, 

Niagara. 


Jnlj  1, 
Niagara. 

Jul  J  8. 
Canadaaaga. 


Jal  J  6, 
Detroit. 

Jal7  6, 
Niagara. 


Jaly  e, 

Micbillima- 

kinak. 

Jaly  7, 

Canadaiaga. 


Jvly  16, 
Niagara. 


July  34, 
vear  Fort 
Wallace. 

July  29, 
Oghwago. 


AngQSt  1, 
Niagara. 

Aagast  1, 

Niagara. 


Provision  and  powder  to  be  Bent  to  Irondeqaat.  Saooees  at  Sohofaary. 
Bad  state  of  powder  sent  Oneidas  in  ooanoil ;  they  propose  to  desert 
the  rebels.  Page  172 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Adviee  of  bill  drawri. 
Captain  Lernonlt  has  stopped  the  exportation  of  flour  till  the  wanto 
of  the  garrison  are  supplied.  Camp  equipage  wanted.  Effect  on 
the  Indians  should  Captain  Bird  succeed.  Qood  effect  on  the  In- 
dians and  inhabitants  by  the  arrival  of  reinforcements.  Attacks  on 
Shawanese  village  by  rebels  ;  their  repulse.  Indians  have  sent  to 
Captain  Bird  for  assistanbe.  Bebel  movements  about  Fort  Pitt. 
Correspondence  intercepted  by  Girty.  Six  Nations  desirous  to  keep 
Captain  McDonald.  Joseph  and  party,  on  their  way  to  Detroit,  have 
returned  to  assist  the  Gayugas.  Distress  of  Indians  for  want  of  pro- 
visions.   The  supply  at  I>etroit,  &c.  176 

The  same  to  the  same.  Forwarding  letters ;  sending  down  released 
prisoners  from  the  8th  and  Boval  Artillery  and  others.  195 

Colonel  Butler  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Beported  expedition 
against  Niagara,  with  details  of  troops  to  be  engaged.  Provisions 
wanted  for  the  Indians  who  are  colleotiog  to  oppose  its  ad- 
vance. 200 

Captain  Brehm  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Demands  of  Major  De- 
Peyster  for  guns,  Ac,  for  Michlllimakinak,  sent  to  Quebec  196 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Keepecting  the 
accounts  of  the  post,  &o.  Cannon  and  ammunition  forwarded ;  send- 
ing returns.  The  works  going  on  as  fast  as  possible  with  the  weak 
garrison  and  the  demands  on  it.  198 

Major  DePevBter  to  Lt.  CoL  Bolton.  Detachment  from  the 
Illinois  to  attack  Detroit.  Force  sent  to  St.  Joseph's  to  intercept 
it.  218 

Colonel  Butler  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Friendly  messages  from 
various  tribes  of  Indians  hitherto  with  rebels.  Their  sincerity 
doubtful.  The  rebels  building  a  fort  at  Cochrane's  Lake.  They 
propose  to  cross  to  Tioga  on  the  Susquehanna  to  reduce  the  Six 
Nations  and  attack  Niagara.  Beported  execution  by  rebels  of  Lieut. 
Hare  and  Sergeant  Newberry.  Bebels  not  yet  all  assembled  at 
Wyoming.  206 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Want  of  guns, 
ammunition,  iron  and  steel.  Large  party  of  rebels  at  Cayuga  turna 
out  to  be  only  a  scouting  party.  Distressed  loyalists  and  prisoners 
sent  down.  The  attack  on  Shawanese  town  has  left  Captain  Bird 
among  the  rebel  Delawares.  Miss  Molly  and  family  leave  for 
Quebec.  202 

John  McDonnell  to  Colonel  Butler.  The  movements  of  the  rebels 
fVom  Wyoming  to  attack  the  Indian  country.  Their  numbers.  Will 
drive  off  the  cattle  and  harass  them  as  much  as  possible.  210 

Joseph  Brant  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Has  destroyed  Minnisink, 
burned  the  forts  and  taken  cattle.  Attack  on  rebel  expedition  and 
its  success.  Britihh  troops  had  taken  a  post  on  the  Highlands  and 
Clinton  marched  for  New  England.  Washington  had  surprised  a  post 
and  taken  500  prisoners.  Beported  victory  of  Clinton  over  Wash- 
ington at  North  Biver.  The  rebels  intend  to  attack  the  Indian 
country.    Number  of  Indians  wounded  and  killed.  212 

Captain  Brebm  to  the  saine.  All  merchandise  at  the  posts  to  be 
destroyed  to  prevent  its  falling  into  the  hands  of  the  enemy.        215 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  Oeoeral  Haldimand.  Death  of  Lieutenant 
Yonge ;  successor  recommended.    Sending  letters  with  news.    Pro- 


B.  100 


HALDDfAND  OOLLIOTION, 


73a 


yisioDs  sent  to  the  raDgers  and  IndiaDS.    Rebels  coilectiog  to  attack 

Detroit  Page  21$ 

Beturn  of  powder  received  and  issued  to  Indians.  219 


ITtt. 

August  3, 
Niagara. 

Augusta, 
Oaoadaiago. 


AngastS, 
noga  Point. 

Aagnst  8| 


Angost  10, 
Niagara. 


Angastll, 
Niagara. 


Aigatt 
(IT79T) 


AagQit  14, 
Miamis. 


A«g«0i  15, 
St.  Joseph. 


August  26, 
Ohackmet. 


AigastST, 
Niagara. 


Aogast  31, 
Shechqnago 
(Ohioago  T) 


September  1, 
Oatasagaras. 


Colonel  Batler  to  Lieat.  Colonel  Bolton.  Yarions  reports  as  to 
the  motions  of  the  rebels  towards  the  Indian  country.  Necessity 
for  supplies  of  provisions.  Expedition  »ent  to  capture  Oneidas  U> 
be  held  as  hostages.  If  this  produces  a  rupture  with  the  Six  Nations 
it  will  wipe  out  a  bad  nest.  220 

John  McDonnell  to  the  same.  Capture  of  Port  Freeland  and  succesa 
over  a  force  coming  to  relieve  the  fort.  Destruction  of  five  forts 
and  30  miles  of  settled  country.    Plunder  and  cattle  taken,  &o.  223 

Account  of  the  capture  and  escape  of  George  Girty  from  the  rebels 
on  the  Mississippi.  The  distressed  state  of  the  rebels  owing  to  their 
bills  being  protested  and  the  people  refusing  continental  currency.. 
Assistance  given  by  Indians  and  Canadians.  Girty  takes  prisoners 
and  is  assisted  by  the  Miamis.  237 

Lt.  Cofonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Prisoners  sent  down. 
Captain  Lemoult  collecting  cattle  to  save  salt  provisions.  Demands 
of  the  Indians.  Urgency  of  the  rebel  Delawares  that  the  others 
should  join  them.  Plans  of  the  enemy ;  their  defences  at  Tusca- 
rawas. 22^ 

The  same  to  the  same.  Enclosing  letter  from  Captain  McDonnell 
(see  pp.  2i3  to  225).  The  humanity  of  the  Indians  towards  the  old 
men„  women  and  children.  The  prisoners  to  be  treated  as  prisoners 
of  war,  Ac  228 

Joseph  Brant  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.  Rebels  at  Otsego  Lake  pre- 
paring to  attack  the  Indian  country,  but  are  very  sickly.  Ho  haa 
oarriM  off  prisoners.  Kebels  from  Tioga  resisted  by  Indians  and 
compelled  to  desist  whilst  dehtroying  corn,  c^c,  at  Shimongtown. 
Part  of  the  rebels  gone  up  the  Susquehanna.  Indians  in  high  spirits, 
engagement  expected,  &n.  229 

M.  Lorraine  to  Captain  Lemoult  (in  French).  Account  of 
Clarke's  movements  tcwardts  Detroit.  The  dibtress  among  the 
rebels.  241 

Lieutenant  Bonnet  to  the  same.  That  owing  to  the  defection  of 
the  Indians  and  the  want  of  provisions  he  has  determined  to  return 
to  Detroit  242 

Lt  Colonel  Butler  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Expected  engagement. 
The  affair  of  tue  Shimmong.  Subsequent  movements  of  the  rebels 
to  Oswego,  &o.  The  force  is  all  continentals,  the  best  they  have. 
Indians  determined  to  make  a  stand  at  Cayuga  Lake.  The  difficulty 
of  transporting  the  light  field  pieces.  232 

Lt  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  The  naval  accounts; 
the  illness  of  Major  DePeyster.  Arrival  of  Girty  with  prisoners^ 
&a  Attempted  escape  of  prisoners  from  the  rebels.  A  trader  sent 
down  for  assisting  deserters.  Butler's  and  Joseph  Brant*s  move- 
ments.    Objects  to  a  court  martial  at  the  present  time.  234 

Colonel  Batler  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.  Acoount  of  the  action  near 
Nanticoke  Town.  The  strength  of  the  rebels.  The  serious  effect  of 
the  retreat  on  the  Indians;  their  families  flocking  to  Niagara  to  bo 
led.  Note  dated  2nd  September,  that  the  rebels  were  rapidly  advanc- 
ing and  his  men  sick.  244 

Lieutenant  Docksteder  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Attack  on  Indians 
on  the  Ohio.  The  probable  destruction  of  Delaware  Town.  Goiotc 
against  the  enemy,  hut  the  chiefs  want  assistance.  251 


934  HALDDCAND   OOLLIOTION.  B«  109 


1119. 

September 3,       Lt.  Ck>loDel  Batler  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.    Boats  wanted  at  the 
OAOftdaiftgo.  Genesee  to  carry  off  the  Bick.     Bnemy  near  Sbeckqoago;   will  at- 
tempt to  barasa  them.  They  are  repotted  6,000  strong,  divided  into 
two  parties,  one  for  Tioga.  Page  252 

September  7,  Lt.  Colonel  Bjiton  to  General  Haldimand.  The  position  of  Batler 
NiegAra.  and  the  little  hope  of  efficient  Indian  assistance.  The  effect  that 
previous  reinforcements  waald  have  had  cannot  b3  now  gained  by 
twice  the  number.  Collecting  reinforcements  to  send  to  Batler. 
The  alarm  ot  the  Indians.  The  Mohawks  and  Senecas  the  only  ones 
who  will  probably  stand  firm.  He  will  defend  the  post  to  the  last 
extremity.  Regulations  about  the  sale  of  proviBions.  Additions 
of  t\h  and  10th  September  give  an  account  of  the  movements  of  the 
rebels  at  Venango  and  Canadasago.  257 

September  8|  Lt.  Colonel  Batler  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Babels  in  possession  of 
Canawa-  Canadasago,  3,000  strong.  Collecting  forces  to  resist  them.  Their 
**'"'  movements  up  the  Alleghany.    The  Indians  in  better  spirits.    The 

good  policj  of  a  reinforcement.    List  of  goods  wanted.  262 

Saptember  10,  The  same  to  the  same.  The  preparations  to  meet  the  rebels.  The 
Oanawa-  Indians  in  good  spirits.  Bebel  movements  on  the  11th  and  12tb 
«*^-  added.  26e> 

September  11,  jj.  Bartelette  to  Lt  ("oionel  Bolton  (in  French).  Arrival  of  a 
Uiamis.  party  of  Indians  with  a  flag  from  the  French  and  YirginianSi  who 

were  an  advance  poet  of  the  rebels.  283 

September  13,  ^«  Schuyler  to  Colonel  Batler.  To  negotiate  for  an  exchange  of 
Albanj.        '  prisoners.  317 

September  13,  Daniel  Bliss  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Applying  for  spruce  beer 
Niagara.         for  the  men  on  Carleton  Island.  2GS 

September  16,  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  (General  Haldimand.  Forwarding  accounts 
Niagara.  of  ozpennes  of  Butler's  expedition  and  for  the  naval  department. 
Kebels  4,000  strong  atGenessee;  others  at  Venango,  witn  detach- 
ments up  the  Alleghany.  Preparing  to  receive  them  at  Niagara. 
Indian  villages  destroyed ;  their  dissatisfaction  at  no  force  being  sent 
to  Oswego.  Orders  not  to  risk  the  regulars  for  fear  of  weakening 
the  garrison.  The  fidelity  and  activity  of  Joseph  Brant  and  Sienger- 
ochte,  Seneca  chief.  Butler's  movements.  The  probability  of  the 
rebels  not  attacking  Niagara.  Sending  officers  to  Montreal  to  avoid 
holding  a  court-martial.  269 

September  22,      The  same  to  Major  Naime.    Thanks  for  reinforcements.    Rebels 
Niagara.         falling  back  to  Tioga  after  destroying  the  Genessee.    The  difficulty 
of  following  them  from  want  of  horses  for  carrying  provisions.   The 
necessity  of  reinforcing  the  upper  posts.    The  good  resolutions  of 
the  Indians.  274 

September  26,  Captain  Lernoult  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bjlton.  Provisions  sent.  James 
Detroit.  Girty  sent  to  rouse  the  Indians  to  harass  the  enemy,  reported  from 

the  Miamis  to  be  at  Oniaa^  Will  send  what  corn  can  be  spared. 
Need  of  reinforcements,  &c.  Report  from  Sandusky  of  rebel  move- 
ments. 289 


September  26,      to  Dr.  Stagg.     Bebel  account  of  the  engagement  near 

^'""^^  NanticokeTown.  263 

September26,  Indian  chief  to  Captain  Lernoult  (in  French).  Speech,  calling 
^*®^^  for  assistance,  with  reply.  276 

September 29,  Sir  John  Johnson  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Bebels  retired  to 
Port  Haldi-  Tioga.  fie  proposes  to  rendesvons  at  Ascecotus,  sending  a  de- 
"^**^*  tachment  round  by  Onwego.    His  preparations  in  provisions,  guns, 

&c.    Desires  to  know  the  accommodation  for  men  at  Niagara  dur- 
ing winter.  281 


B.   100  HALDDfAND  OOLLICTlOm  t3& 


ITO. 

SeptflBuber  80,      William  Bdgar  to  Bolton.    Repreaeiiting  the  loss  inonrred  by  the 
Kiagan.         mode  o£  drawing  bills.  Page  291 

NU^  ^'  ^^'  ^^*  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  The  want  of  rapport  at 
iviAgua.  the  engagement  of  Nantiooke  prevented  the  Indians  from  coming. 
Their  numbers  at  Niagara;  cannot  feed  them;  trying  to  get  them 
off.  How  the  vessels  are  employed.  Work  at  Fort  Erie.  The  neces- 
sity of  hurrying  forward  provisions.  The  proposed  expedition  of 
Johnson.  Detachment  sent  to  Detroit.  What  is  to  be  done  with 
the  prisoners  ?  284 

KuHnra.  ^^   ^^^   ^^  ^^  ^^^*     ^^^  accounts   against  the   Naval 

^^*         Department  294 

October  8,  The  same  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  Brant's  report  of  Sullivan's 
Niagara.  movements  to  Tioga,  &o.  Is  afraid  it  is  too  late  in  the  season  to 
dislodge  them,  but  will  send  the  help  he  QTohnson)  requires  in  men, 
&c.  The  accommodation  for  men  at  Niagara.  Aeinforcements 
needed  there  and  in  Detroit.  Orders  received  to  complete  the  works 
and  build  barracks,  &c.  294 

October  11,  Mathew  Blliot  to  Captain  Lernoult.  The  account  of  Girty's 
To^7  defeat  of  the  rebels  bound  for  Port  Pitt.  310 

October  31,         Lt.  Golonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.    Disagreeable  situa- 
Niagara.        tion  of  Lt.  Governor  Hamilton.    Troops  and  Indians  sent  off  to  Sir 
John  Johnson.    The  proposed  winter  distribution  of  troops  and 
Indians.    The  accommodation  given  to  Johnson's  corps  at  Navy 
Hall,  &o.    Apprehended  defection  of  the  Oayugas  and  Delawares. 
Need  of  carpenters  at  the  post.     Spies  in  Canada  reporting  all  the 
movements  of  troops,  &o.  Danger  to  the  upper  posts  in  spring.  238 
October  24,         The  same  to  the  same.    Respecting  leave  of  absence  to  Captain 
Niagara.         Bouchette.  305 

NoTember  10,      The  same  to  the  same.    Success  of  Girty's  expedition  against  a 
Niigara.         party  of  rebels  for  Port  Pitt.    Sullivan  gone  towards  Philadelphia, 
abandoniog  and  burning  the  fort  at  Tioga,  leavinsr  behind  horses, 
cattle,  &0.    Eosign  Hamilton  put  under  arrest.    The  Six  Nations 
resolved  not  to  leave  their  country.  Return  of  stores,  &o.,  follows.  308. 
Korember  15,      The  same  to  the  same.    His  exertions  to  get  the  Indians  to 
T^iagara.         return  home,  and  to  get  the  women  and  all  ineffioients  out  of  the 
fort,  in  expectation  of  an  attack  in  spring.    The  armed  vessels 
keeping  on  the  lake  as  long  as  possible.    Change  of  distribution  in 
troops  to  assist  in  carrying  on  the  works.    Detroit  quiet.    State  of 
the  rangers  from  want  of  clothing,  &c.  313 

KoTember  16,  Alexander  McEee  to  Major  DePeyster.  Discovery  by  Indian 
vau******  scouts  of  the  rebel  proposals  and  of  the  intrigues  carried  on  by  tb<^ 
V  uuge.  French  among  the  Indians.  3 1 S) 

HoTember  32,  Captain  Grant  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Baporting  the  movomentA 
Detroit  of  the  armed  vessels.  324 

NoTember29,     Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.     Sending   bill  lor 
Niagara.         transporting  provisions.    Naval  refl^ulations  received  anl  ordered 
to  be  enforced.    Concerning  barrack  expenses,  and  the  exchange  of 
prisoners.  325 

Decemler  4,  The  same  to  the  same.  Thanks  fbr  his  attention  to  the  King*s 
Niagara.  Regiment  (8th),  and  their  good  services.  Hopes  to  bo  better  sup- 
plied than  expected.  Oneidas  still  prisoners  in  the  fort  Indian 
corn  welcome.  Beinforcements  needed.  The  slight  chance  of  an 
attack  in  wipter,  but  it  is  not  impossible.  No  instructions  received 
about  the  Naval  Department.  328 


126—23 


»36 


HALDI3iAND  OOLLIOTION. 


&  lOO 


D«eember  7, 
Niagara. 


No  date, 
Niagara. 

1780. 
Jasnary  6, 
Detroit. 


January  e, 
Detroit. 


January  S, 
Detroit. 


Febmary  16, 

Miebillima- 

kinak. 

febmary  16, 

MiobiUima- 

kinak. 


Mftreh  10, 
DeUoit 


Marrbll, 
Detroit. 

March  27, 
Lonisa. 


April  19, 
Niagara. 


April  20, 
Niagara. 

Mays. 

hhawanese 
Village. 


Lt  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  BespectiBg  Indian 
floooonta,  &c.  Report  of  an  attack  on  Oarleton  bland  being  projeoted. 
Donbta  ita  praotioability.  Tage  331 

List  of  BtorehoaseSy  &o.»  at  Nianra  belonging  to  Taylor  & 
Forayth,  whioh  have  not  the  oommanding  officer^  permission.    333 

Merchant  traders  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Bond  of  indemnifica- 
tion to  him  in  respect  to  the  regulations  as  to  the  storing, 
transporting,  Ac,  of  their  goods.  3m 

John  Barnet  to  the  same.  Exonerating  himself  from  the  charge 
of  haviDg  drawn  and  detained  the  pay  of  Lientenant  Oarnegy  and 
hiB  servant.  338 

Captain  Grant  to  the  same.  Desiring  an  inqniryinto  the  manage- 
ment of  the  Naval  Department.  Preparations  for  repairs,  ko^ 
darini^  winter.  33^ 

Major  DePeyster  to  the  same.  Asks  for  two  companies  of  light 
troops  to  meet  expected  attack.  Bespecting  the  Naval  Depart- 
ment 340 

Lt.  Governor  Sinclair  to  Senior  Naval  Officer.  Desiring  to  have 
naval  stores  for  repairs  and  for  bailding  a  small  vessel.  342 

The  same  to  Major  DePeyster.  Works  on  the  island.  The  con- 
venient situation  for  sending  sapplies  to  Niagara.  Has  directed  the 
removal  of  the  post  of  St.  Joseph.  War  party  sent  oat  with  the 
Sioax.  345 

Major  DePeyster  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Bebels  have  left  the 
Illinois.  Arrival  of  Indians.  Failure  of  rebels  to  build  a  fort  at 
Oooshoking,  bat  have  sarroanded  the  Indian  banting  ground  at 
Kentucky  with  the  forte.  The  Indians  want  assistance  to  enable 
them  to  act.  Will  send  a  small  force.  The  Wabash  Indians  to 
divert  Clark.  Lt.  Gk>vemor  Sinclair's  requisitions  cannot  be  com- 
plied with.  The  Wyandot  amissing.  Accounts  sent  by  Captain 
Grant    Distress  for  want  of  bread.    Two  officers  drowned,  347 

Captain  Grant  to  the  same.  The  collection  of  timber,  &C.,  will 
enable  vessels  to  be  built  quickly.  Lt.  Governor  Sinclair's  demands- 
cannot  be  complied  with.  343 

George  Mainwether  to  Colonel  Clark.  That  he  intends  to  settJe 
in  Kentucky,  and  wishes  a  town  established  at  the  Falls.  (An 
intercepted  letter.)  351 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  No  news  of  the 
enemy.  Sending  letters  and  accounts.  Settlement  with  seamen 
about  provisions  and  rangers  about  pay.  Has  given  the  latter  a 
grasshopper  gun.  Men  sent  to  Detroit  and  detachment  to  be  sent 
to  Miohillimidcinak.  Good  report  of  the  garrison  at  Carleton  Island. 
He  has  been  promised  provisions  but  is  not  yet  in  distress  for  them. 
Getting  out  timber  to  build  a  scow,  &c.  The  release  of  Mrs. 
Butler  and  family.  The  severity  of  the  winter  and  his  (Bolton's) 
illness.  The  exertions  of  the  officers,  garrison  and  rangers.  The 
necessity  for  troops  to  co-operate  with  the  rangers  and  Indians.  23rd 
April.  Arrival  of  Indians  with  prisoners  and  scalps.  7th  May.  Has 
feent  off  rangers  and  meichants  to  Carleton  Island.  361 

Surgeon  AfcCauslard  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Asking  for  spruce 
beer  for  the  garrison,  on  account  of  the  scurvy,  &o.  366 

A.  McEee  to  Captain  Bird.  Is  sending  forward  horses  to  assist 
at  the  carrying  place.  Escape  of  prisoaers ;  saepected  that  it  is 
with  connivance  of  a  trader.  36T 


B.  100 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


137 


1780. 
IU7I8, 


Detroit. 


Kiai^ra. 


WimgarA. 
HiAgan. 


MajlS, 

Falls  of  the 
Ohio 


Mar  30. 
rails  of  the 
Ohio. 


MaySO. 
Kentnekj. 


June  1, 
Detroit. 


Jiiiie3| 

r  the  Ohio. 


Jane  4 


Lt«  ColoDol  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Defeat  of  the  Spanish 
fleet  off  Gibraltar.  Sarrender  of  Oharleitton  to  Gen.  Clinton.  Pri- 
BOnera  daily  bronght  in  by  Indiana*  Reported  diBtresa  of  the  rebels 
for  want  of  proviaione.  rarty  sent  off  to  assist  Sir  John  Johnson, 
Ac.  Page  869 

Major  DePeyster  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  The  severe  winter. 
Vessels  JQst  sent  off  to  Fort  Erie,  &o.  Letters  received  from  McEee. 
Captain  Bird's  praise  of  ofScers  of  his  expedition.  Lieateoant  Gald- 
weil's  leave  of  absenoo.  Prisoners  brought  in  seekii||^  to  escape  the 
tyranny  of  Congress,  and  settle  in  Kentncky,  which  the  Indians 
will  not  permit.  The  policy  of  not  having  it  oocapied  by  Virgini- 
ans, &o.  Potlawattamies  returned  to  St.  Joseph's,  owing  to  lying 
reports  from  Post  Vinoennes.  Captain  Grant's  exertions  to  put  the 
armed  vessel  in  order.  The  progress  of  the  garrison  works.  Safety 
of  the  Wyandot  370 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Has  sent  despatches, 
&c.,  to  Detroit  Sconts  will  be  kept  oat  to  watch  the  Spaniards,  &c. 
The  progress  of  the  works.  Bangers  to  be  sent  to  Detroit.  The 
difficulty  of  determining  what  goods  are  required  for  Indians  at  the 
posts.  Indians  cannot  be  kept  without  presents.  Orders  as  to  the 
court  martial,  repair  of  arms,  Ac.  The  saving  of  gun-powder  from 
not  saluting.  The  families  taken  prisoners  by  Indians  to  bo  sent 
down  when  the  daughter  of  one  of  toem  is  delivered  up.  The  state 
of  the  artillery.    Indians  out  scouting.  374 

Surgeon  McCausiand  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.  BepreFonting  his 
services  not  only  to  the  troops,  but  to  the  loyalists,  &o.,  for  con* 
sideration.  374 

Captain  Bird  to  Major  DePeyster.  Beport  of  the  movements  of 
the  Indians,  &c.  The  rebel  preparations.  (Note  by  the  major  as  to 
the  intentions  of  the  Sandusky  Indians.)  380 

Nathaniel  Bandolph  to  John  Clarke.  Believes  the  danger  to  them 
exaggerated,  and  that  the  Indians  are  in  their  power.  All  that  is 
necessary  is  to  take  proper  measures  for  safety.  Bespecting  the 
survey  of  lands.  (An  intercepted  letter^  363 

Merth  Price  to  John  Fox,  Louisa.  The  goodness  of  the  country, 
but  the  dangers  to  any  one  coming  of  being  scalped,  Ac.  The  divi- 
sion among  the  inhabitants  owing  to  disappointment  about  lands. 
Threatened  invasion  by  British  and  Canadians  with  Indians.  Will 
use  every  effort  to  secure  lands,  &o.    (An  intercepted  letter.)      354 

William  BUiot  to  John  Hoomes,  Carolina.  Is  going  to  Green 
Biver.  Wants  clothing.  Will  secure  an  additional  1,000  acres  of 
land.  Indians  have  been  scalping,  and  British  and  Canadian  troops 
advancing.  Spies  to  be  sent  out.  Clarke,  Broadhead  and  Slaughter 
marching  against  the  troops.  Spies  to  go  to  the  Miamis  and  take  a 
prisoner.  Uis  proposal  to  trade  to  New  Orleans.  (An  intercepted 
letter.)  357 

Major  DePeyster  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.  Begulation8,&c.,  received. 
Settlement  of  disputes  between  officers.  Arrival  of  Indians,  with 
letters  and  Ecalps.  The  Pottawattamies  setting  off  for  Post  Vin- 
cennes.    Beturns  of  goods  wanted  by  the  merchants.  384 

Captain  Bird  to  Major  DePeyster.  The  conduct  of  the  Hurons. 
Bebels  gathering  at  the  falls  of  the  Ohio  to  resist.  His  reasons  for 
at  once  attacking.  425 

Alexander  McEee  to  the  same.  Progress  of  the  expedition 
towards  the  Ohio.     The  wavering  of  the  Hurons.  428 


126 -23} 


733 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


B.  lOO 


1780. 
Jooe  4, 
Miehillima- 
kinak. 


•Jane  7, 
Niagarft. 


Jaoe  8, 
Detroit. 


Jaoe  8, 
Nisgars. 


Jane  11, 
Ohio  BlTer. 


Jane  14, 
Niag&ra. 


June  17, 
Miami. 

Jaoe  26, 
Detroit. 

Jone  27, 
Detroit 


iulT  1, 

Licking 
Greek,  Ohio. 

July  I. 
Ocandago. 


July  I, 

Tuscarora- 

town. 

Jnly  2. 

Niagara. 


July  2, 
Niagara. 

July  4, 
Detroit 

July  6. 
iDetro.t. 


Lt  Grovornor  Sinclair  to  Lt  Colonel  Boltcn.  Accoant  of  gArriaon 
stores  wanted.  Party  sent  to  assist  the  traders,  &o.,  in  an  attack  on 
the  Illinois,  Preparing  for  an  attack  on  Post  Vinoennes,  4th  Joly. 
Means  for  secret  commanication.  Be  turn  of  Illinois  expeditioii« 
k^rieoners  and  scalps  brought  in.  The  treachery  of  Oak^.  Anothor 
party  to  create  a  diversion  in  favonr  of  Captain  Bird.  The  had  cod- 
seqaences  of  want  of  secresy,  and  the  losses  of  the  Indians  from  that 
cause  and  farther  tieachery  of  the  Saoqnes.  Page  430 

^t  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Major  Lemoalt  to 
leave  for  Quebec  Returns  of  goods  wanted  by  the  merohanta  i  of 
Stedman's  accounts  of  provisions  transported  over  the  Carrying 
Place  and  of  Indians  gone  to  plant  corn.  686 

M^jor  DePeyster  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Detachments  will  be  sent 
to  Michillimakinak.  The  want  of  officers  and  men.  Looking  for 
the  rangers  to  send  to  Biixl.  Indians  sent  to  Post  Yincennes  and 
the  Palls  of  the  Ohio ;  Bird  to  Kentucky  ;  Hurons  towards  Fort 
Pitt.  Bespecting  returns  of  goods   Movements  of  armed  vessels.  381 

Lt.  Colonel  £^lton  to  Oenerai  Haldimand.  Advice  of  bills  drawn. 
Arrival  of  the  "  Hope  "  at  Fort  Erie.  Letters  from  Major  DaPey- 
ster.  387 

Captain  Bird  to  Mf  jor  DePeystor.  The  progress  of  his  expeditioo 
towards  the  Falls  of  the  Ohio.  The  constant  delays  of  the  Indianp, 
Ac  407 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  Captain  Mathews.  Captain  LernouU'a 
illness.  Abstract  of  merchandise  at  Detroit.  Receipts  from  men 
of  the  8ih  Eegiment.  388 

D.  J.  Montour  to  Charles  Baubin  (in  French).  Sending  copies  of 
intercepted  letters,  &c.  360 

Captain  Grant  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  The  movements  of  the 
armed  vessels.  403 

Major  DePeyster  to  the  Fame.  Sends  intercepted  letters.  The 
necessity  of  strong  forces  to  help  the  Indians  if  more  than  temporary 
Buccees  is  expected.  Troops  ehould  be  in  readiness  for  eat  ly  action 
next  spring.  The  demand  of  the  Chickasaws.  Their  report  of 
Spanish  successes  on  the  Mississippi.  The  Wabash  Indians  repent- 
ant. The  mischief  done  by  the  settlement  at  Yincennes.  Other 
Indian  talk.  404 

Captain  Bird  to  Major  DePeyster.  Details  of  the  attack  on  th9 
Ohio  forts;  Indian  excesses  and  retreat.  410 

John  McDonnell  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Expedition  to  the 
Ooeidas;  they  promise  to  act  with  the  troops.  The  first  proposed 
expedition  abandoned.  418 

J OBepb  Fen  is  to  the  same.  Needs  provisions  to  bring  them  to 
Niagara.  Loyalists  coming  in.  Brass  and  parly  fired  upon  at  Hell 
Barracks,  421 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Movements  of  Indians. 
Letters  from  Captain  Bird  and  Mr.  McEee.  Mujor  Lernoult  leaving 
for  Quebec.  Bespecting  the  merchants  at  Niagara.  Harpin  sent 
prif-oner  to  Montreal.    Adhesion  of  Tnecaroras,  &c.  (See  p.  422.)  423 

Sir  John  Johnson  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton,  Beturn  of  Indians  deemed 
in  the  lebel  interest,  who  have  joined  Johnson.  442 

Major  DePeyster  to  the  same.  Sending  Captain  Bird's  letter.    407 

The  same  to  the  same.  Sending  provisions  to  Michillimakinak. 
Attack  of  Indians  on  Spanish  settlements  of  St.  Louis.     Attack   on 


B.  100 


HALDIMAND  00la.S0TI0N. 


t39 


the  St  Joeopb  Indians  near  Post  Vincennea.  Need  of  troops  for  the 
Miamis.    Dissatiefaotion  of  the  Pottawattamies.  P^ge  433 

Alexander  MoEee  to  Major  DiPeyster.  DdtaiU  of  expedition  to 
the  Ohio  (see  pp.  40T  to  413).  Reported  captare  of  Charlestown  by 
the  British.  413 

Colonel  Goy  Johnson.  Betorn  of  Indians  gone  nnder  Joseph 
Brant  43a 

Lt.  Oolonel  B)lton  to  General  Haldimand.  Indian  movements; 
supposed  rebel  Indians  coming  in«  439 

cfaptain  Bird  to  Major  DePeyster.  His  prooeedines  after  leaving 
the  Ohio,  Arrival  of  Clark  at  the  Falls.  The  loyal  expressions  of 
the  farmers  who  are  fleeing  from  the  perseontion  of  Congress,  and 
woald  gladly  settle  at  Detroit  and  act  as  militia.  436 

Lt  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  With  letters  as  to  the 
Ohio  expedition.  440 

Major  DePoyster  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.  Arrival  of  aboat  350  pri- 
soners taken  by  the  Indians  ;  most  of  the  loyalists  and  some 
prisoners  have  joined  the  rangers.  Land  on  which  they  may  be 
settled.  441 

John  Clairy.  Deposition  as  to  the  movements  of  rebels  from  the 
Ohio  to  attack  the  Shawanese.  443 

Major  DePeyster  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.  Desiring  instractions  as 
to  contingents  of  troops  to  be  given  to  help  the  Indians.  445 

Lt  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Joseph  Brant  has  set 
fire  to  the  fort  at  the  Oneida  Village;  his  march  to  the  Mohawk 
Biver.  The  saocess  of  Dockstader.  Beported  surrender  of  Charles- 
ton and  defeat  of  Washington  near  Morristown.  Bebels  raising 
seven  month's  men.  446 

Captain  Schanks  to  Captain  Grant.  Two  vessels  to  be  handed 
over  to  Lient  (Hovernor  Sinclair.  448 

Captain  Grant  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.  Bemonstratiog  against  the 
transfer  of  two  vessels  to  Lt  Governor  Sinclair.  449 

Lt.  Colonel  Balton  to  General  Haliimand.  Beport  of  Brant's 
SQCcess  on  the  Mohawk.  450 

Captain  Andrews  to  Lt.  Col.  Bolton.  Arrangements  as  to  the  armed 
vessels.  4^1 


17S0. 

JqIj  S, 

Kbawaneae 

YiiUge. 

Jalj  11, 
Kiagaxm. 

Jal7  16, 

NiAgara. 

JUI724, 
Oitftwa 
TiUsge. 


AigQtt4, 
Detroit. 


August  6, 
Detroit. 

August  e, 
Detroit. 

Avgoft  S| 
Niagara. 


August  10, 
Qaebeo. 

(August?) 

August  14| 
Niagara. 

August  19, 

Oarleton 

Island. 

September  3, 
Dftroit. 

September  4, 
Niagara. 


September  10, 
Niagara. 

September  13, 
Niagara. 


September  16, 
Wakitamikie. 

September  16, 
Sbawaneee. 

September  17, 
Wlalootin. 


September  IS, 
Detroit. 


Major  DePeyster  to  the  same.  Preparing  in  ease  of  an  attack. 
The  *<  Welcome  "  sent  with  provisions  to  Michillimakinak.  453 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Asks  leave  for  Lieu- 
tenant Ddlgamo.  Sending  accounts.  Betums  and  demands. 
Damage  to  the  new  fort  at  Detroit.  454 

Surgeon  MoCausland  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Bepresentations  as 
to  the  want  of  medicines  for  the  garrison,  &o.  459 

Lt.  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  Disagreeable  quar- 
rels at  Michillimakinak.  His  own  ill  health.  Desires  to  retire 
from  the  command  of  the  upper  posts  and  lakes.  461 

CapUin  Hare  10  Major  DePeyster.  Is  sending  out  scouting  par- 
ties, &c.  463 

Alexander  McKee  to  Colonel  Johnson.  Scouting  parties  sent 
out.    The  help  from  the  rangers.  465 

Lieutenant  Johnson  to  Colonel  Guy  Johnson.  Account  of  his 
proceedings  on  the  Susquehanna.  Attack  on  the  rebels  and  capture 
of  prisoners,  &c.    Death  of  Bowland  Montour.  467 

Major  DePeyster  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  With  news  from  Mich- 
illimakinak, and  enclosing  letters  from  Captain  Hare  and  Mr. 
McKee.  466 


740  HALDIMANO  OOLLBOTION.  B.    100 


1780. 

September  18,      Lt  Oolonei  Bolton  to  OapUiD  Fraser.     Cftnnot  have  Indians 
Niagara.         ready  to  meet  Sir  John  Johnson  at  Odwego.    Troops  ready  bat  oao- 
not  be  sent  without  Indians.  P^ge  470 

September  20,  Captain  Mompesson  to  Major  DePeyster.  Bespeoting  provisiona. 
MiobiiiMDa-  '  The  Mil waokee  Indians  not  behaving  well.  The  Saoqnes  and  Benards 
^*k.  ar^  hostile.  469 

September  30,  ^^  Colonel  Bolton  to  General  Haldimand.  The  expedition  nnder 
Niagara.  '  Sir  John  Johnson  would  have  been  better  a  month  earlier.  Sickneat 
in  the  garrison.  Danger  to  vessels  off  Oswego.  The  best  men  sent 
on  the  expedition.  Is  astonished  at  the  number  of  Indians  col- 
lected. Will  send  men  to  Carleton  Island,  but  it  Is  not  prudent  to 
strip  the  fort  for  reasons  given.  Beport  of  Clinton's  victory  over 
Washingtoni  and  that  all  the  militia  are  called  out.  471 

September  30,  The  same  to  the  same.  Desires  leave  of  absence  on  account  of 
Niagara.         his  health.  475 

September, ->  Captain  Grant  to  Lt  Colonel  Bolton.  BeApecting  the  charge 
Detroit  against  Mr.  Harrow  and  the  need  of  repairs  to  the  "  Felicity."    47« 

October  15,        McCausland,  surgeon,  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton,    fiespecting  modi- 
Niagara,         cines,  with  return.  477 
October  28,         Major  DjPeyster  to  the  same.     Danger  of  sending  vessel  up  the 
Detroit.          lakes  after  the  20th  November.     N'o  enemy  at  Chicago;  and  every- 
thing reported  quiet.  479 
November  10,      Brigadier  Powell  to   General     Haldimand.    The    enemy  have 
Niairara.         abandoned  their  designs  on  the  fort  this  fall.     Movements  of  ran- 
gers.   Apprehended     loss  of  the  "Ontario"    with    Lt.  Colonel 
Bolton.    Kecommends  the  promotions  in  event  of  Colonel  Bolton's 
death.  482 
NoTcmber  18,      Major  DePeyster  to  Brigadier  Powell.     Return  of  vessel  with 
Detroit.          troops  to  Michillimakinak,  on  account  of  stormy  weather.            484 
Norember  13,      The  same  to  the  same.    The  return  of  the  sloop  with  detachment. 
Detroit.          jjj^  necessity  of  the  rangers  being  replaced    by  other  troops.  485 
November  18,  /  The  same  to  the  same.    Attack  by  French  on  the  Miamis;  their 
Detroit.         'repulse  and  their  leader  taken  prisoner,  and  his  papers  secured* 
The  expedition  really  intended  for  Detroit    The  danger  from  the 
French  Canadian  inhabitants.    Need  of  reinforcements  and  cannon. 
P.  S.  LaBalme,  the  leader,  killed ;  his  aide-de-camp  mistaken  for 
him  when  taken  prisoner.  486 
NoTcmber  18,      Brigadier     Powell  to    General    Haldimand.    The    loss  of  the 
^^'        "Ontario"  confirmed.    The  death  ot  Captain  Andrews  a  serious 
blow  to  the  naval  service.    The  efTdCts  of  a  divided   command 
require  the  appointment  of  an  officer  with  supreme  power.  Disputes 
between  LaForce  and  Bouchette.     Want  of  naval  stores.    Beturn 
of  the  lost  on  the  ''Ontario."    The  bad  situation  of  the  rangers' 
barracks.    Proposal  to  build  two  schooners.    Plan  for  defence  of 
the  post    Indian  parties  out  against   Pennsylvania,  &c.     They 
have  been  put  on  short  allowaocd.    List  of  officers  of  the  8th 
entitled  to  promotion  owing  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton's  death.  488 
Norember  20,      The  same  to  the  same.    Sending  returns  of  loyalists  who  desire 
Niagtr*.        ^  settle  in  Canada.    Those  for  Johnson's  corps  are  ordered  to  join 
his  2nd  Battalion.    Sending  accounts,  &c.  495 
NoTember22,      The  same  to  the  same.    Kecom  mending  Lt.  Bennett  for  pro- 
NUgira.         motion.  4W 
Norember  26,      The  same  to  the  same.    With  despatches  and  Colonel  LaBalme's 
Niagara.         aidende-camp.    Bospecting  detachment  of  the  47th  to  Michillimak- 
inak. 496 


B.  100 


HALDIMAND  OOLLXOTION. 


Wl 


1780. 
Deeember  4, 
NUgara. 


]>«eeniber  14, 
near  Gkneaee. 

Deeember  24 
NUgan. 

Deeember  25, 

MichUUma- 

kinak. 


Brigadier  Powell  to  General  Haldimand.  The  movemeiits  of 
the  vessels.  There  are  provisions  at  the  poet  to  last  till  May. 
Beports  from  Colonel  Gay  Johnson.  Oom  and  seed  wheat  wanted. 
Stations  of  different  detachments.  Nothing  picked  np  from  the 
<•  Ontario."  Page  4^8 

Lieutenant  Tnmey  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Has  taken  seven  prison- 
ers near  Wilkesbarre  Port  on  his  way  back  and  needs  provisions.  501 

Brigadier  Powell  to  General  Haldimand.  Retams  of  engineers' 
work,  Quartermaster  General's  account  and  contingent  account  603 

David  Mitchell  to  Major  DePeyster.  Applying  for  leave  to  retire 
from  the  8th.  608 


Deeember  2S,      Brigadier  Powell  to  General  Haldimand.    Sending  Tumey's  re- 

^^*^'        port.    Has  given  him  leave  of  absence  and  recommends  him.      509 

i?«o?™^'         Lieutenant  Dnvernet  to  Brigadier  PowelL    Betum  of  ordnance 

^^t  absolutely  necessary  at  Detroit. 


Dei 

(Deeember), 
Detroit. 


No  date, 
1780. 


No  date. 

<  Deeember 
17807) 

(1780  7) 
<17807) 


610 


Maior  DePeyster  to  (General  Haldimand.  List  of  bateaux  loads  of 
merchandise  and  liquors  ordered  by  the  merchants  of  Detroit  for 
1780.  611 

Dease  to  Lt.  Colonel  Bolton.  Transmitting  the  prayer  of  the 
Indians  that  Harpin,  a  prisoner,  be  not  released,  as  he  is  an  inveter- 
ate rebel  and  a  muroerer.  (This  letter  was  probably  written  in 
Juhr  1780,  see  ^.  423.)  612 

List  of  medicines  wanted  for  Niagara.  6 14 

DePeyster  to  General  Haldimand.  Estimate  of  flour  in  Detroit 
that  may  be  purchased,  with  list  of  population,  cattle,  &c.  616 

Henry  Simons  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Memorial  for  his  pay  and 
asking  leave  to  return  to  Bntler*s  corps.  616 

The  same  to  General  Haldimand.  Memorial  setting  forth  his 
grievancee.  617 


C-A.LK^I>-AlR 


HALDIMAND  COLLECTIOK 


1T81. 
JassAiy  8, 
ThtnAi. 


Vol.  II. 


LeTTIBS  PBOM  OFFIOSaS  GOMMANDINa  AT  NiAQARA,   1f77  TO  1184. 


B.  101. 

Major  DePeyster  to  Brigadier  Powell 


Jaanary  23» 
Delroik 


Janaarj  26, 
DtiroiU 


Pebrnarj  18, 
KiAgara. 


Febinarr  19, 
Niagara 


Ftbraary  19, 
Niagara. 

Ffbmaiy  21, 


B.M.  21,761. 

Attaok  on  St.  Joseph 
by  a  detachment  from  Cahokias  onder  a  half  Indian,  named  Jean 
Baptiste  Hammelain ;  all  the  traders'  goods  carried  off,  and  the- 
traders  made  prisoners.  Lieut  Da  Qaindre  sent  in  parsnit,  who  at 
Petite  Fort  attacks  the  detachment,  kills  four  of  the  party  and  take» 
seven  prisoners,  among  them  Brady,  a  superintendent  of  Indian 
affairs.  Brady  giyes  information  of  Clarke's  movements  against 
Detroit  Shattered  state  of  the  works.  The  rangers  have  arrived 
safe  at  the  Miamis.  Page  1 

Same  to  the  same.  Letter  from  Captain  Hompesson  with  account 
of  an  ugly  accident  at  Michillimakinak.  The  reason  of  the  accident 
to  the  *'  Hope."  If  she  most  go  it  would  be  the  loss  of  the  best 
transport  on  the  lake.  Cannon  left  at  the  Glase  has  arrived.  No 
word  at  Michillimakinak  of  the  affair  at  St.  Joseph.  Arrival  of 
Indians  from  the  latter  place,  to  make  a  merit  of  their  loyalty.      S 

Captain  Grant  to  the  same.  Damage  at  Michillimakinak  to  th» 
sloops  *' Angelica  "  and  *^  Welcome  "  by  the  gales ;  doabtial  if  they 
can  be  repaired ;  is  afraid  it  will  retard  the  transportation  for  th^ 
year.  His  directions  for  the  safety  of  the  vessels  had  been  changed 
with  the  above  consequences.  4 

Brigadier  Powell  to  Haldimand.  Disagreeable  news  in  the  last 
letters  from  Detroit,  particularly  seeing  the  demand  for  shipwrights 
at  Carleton  Island.  Has  sent  them,  owing  to  the  importance  of  the 
transport  (service  on  Lake  Gotario.    State  of  over  than 

expected.  The  increasing  demands  of  the  Indians  from  failure  in 
hunting.    Boturns  of  cannon,  &c.,  at  Detroit  sent  down.  ^ 

Same  to  the  same.  Bespecting  promotions  in  Butler's  Bangers. 
Brant  with  a^trong  party  of  Indians  and  with  thirty  rangers  under 
Lieut.  Bradt.  is  tryios^  to  cut  off  convoys  of  provisions  for  Fort 
Stanwix,  and  to  watch  the  enemy's  movements  towards  the  upper 
posts.  Lieut.  Doxstader,  of  the  i angers,  particularly  recommended.  7 

Same  to  the  eame.  Threatened  mutiny  among  Butler's  Bangers.  9 


Message  (in  French)  brought  on  behalf  of  the  French  at  Yincennea 
and  of  the  Pianguichias  by  the  Oniattonons  addressed  to  the  Miami 
tribes  urging  them  to  join  with  the  French  and  march  on  Detroit 
Answer  oy  the  Miamis,  refusing  and  appealing  to  the  chiefs  to 
abandon  the  French  alliance.  10 

Abraham  Coone  to  DePejster.  Four  Indians  bring  in  Graverot 
from  Fort  Pitt ;  it  is  with  difficulty  he  is  saved  from  them,  and  is 
now  sent  to  him  (DePeyster).  He  should  be  taken  care  of  till  his 
good  will  to  Gk>vernment  is  assured.  15 « 

Capt  Alexander  McKee  to  the  same.  Constant  alarm  of  the 
Upper  Sbawa-  Indians  since  the  destruction  of  their  village.  Simon  Girty  with  a 
aeta  VUlage.  party  of  Huronsand  Shawanese  has  brought  in  three  prisoners.  These 
report  that  the  enemy  have  been  laying  in  buffalo  beef  for  an 


March  I. 
Saadnskj. 


Ma 


2 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


B«  101 


1781. 


March  8, 
liiagara. 

March  t, 
Miamii. 


March  14, 
MiamU. 


March  17, 
Detroit. 


March  18, 
Detroit. 


March  30, 
Detroit 


March  80, 
Detroit. 

March  80, 
Detroit. 

April  a, 
Kiagara. 

April  3, 
Miagara. 


April), 
Detroit. 


expedition  iDto  the  Indian  coantry  under  Clarke,  ir  nnsnocessfal 
they  Bay  their  settlements  Booth  ot  the  Ohio  mnBt  fall.  If  not,  they 
will  penetrate  to  Detroit.  The  necessity  of  the  Indians  joining  to 
oppose  this.  Expedition  against  Miehillimakinak  also  proposed, 
bat  prisoners  did  not  know  maoh  of  this.  The  most  intelligent  sent 
down.  Page  16 

Gopy  of  accoant  due  to  Lient  Bradt  for  provisions  for  himseu  and 
party  to  Fort  Stanwix.  18 

Speeches  (in  French)  from  the  Miamis  to  the  commandant  at 
Detroit  (DaPeyster)  asking  for  asvistanoe  on  an  expedition  against 
Post  Yincennes.  IS 

Captain  Thompson  (Batler's  Bangers)  to  DePeyster.  Preoaations 
being  taken  at  the  forU  Sends  message  brought  from  the' French  at 
Post  St.  Vincent  (Viocennes)  (see  p.  10)  and  the  answer  of  ihe 
Miamis  (p.  11).    Sending  papers,  pocket-book,  &c.,  brought  in  by  m 

Erty  ol  Indians  on  the  Ohio,  wnere  they  killed  two  Virginians, 
gerness  of  the  Miamis  for  an  expedition  to  Yincennes  an  it  is  the 
only  place  that  gives  thorn  uneasiness.  Mortality  among  the  horeea. 
Sending  prisoners.  Marta  plnodered  by  La  Balme's  party.  Indians 
for  the  Ohia  21 

DdPeyster  to  Powell.  A  farther  attack  on  St  Joseph ;  the  neces- 
sary delay  in  raising  a  force  to  pnrsae  the  enemy,  who  had  carried 
off  prisoners  and  plunder,  allows  them  to  escape.  Means  most  be 
taken  to  defend  the  Indian  country.  The  Canadians  cannot  be 
depended  on.  Arrival  of  Albert  Oraverad,  a  deserter;  reports 
Broadhead  in  command  at  Fort  Pitt  and  Beamer  Greek.  Many 
would  leave  if  a  road  were  opened.  Clarke  has  three  thousand  men 
lor  an  expedition  against  the  Indian  country  and  Detroit.  Bxpects 
difficulty  in  procuriog  flour,  &o.,  from  local  sources.  Grant  writes 
on  naval  matters.  Lieut.  DuVernet  going  down.  Sending  down 
Canadians  taken  in  arms  at  the  Miamis  and  SU  Joseph.  Will  send 
down  some  dangerous  people.  24 

Grant  to  the  same.  The  carpenters  wanted  at  Carleton  Island 
cannot  be  spared  from  Detroit.  The  schooner  '<  Faith,"  and  sloop, 
'*  Adventure  "  fitted  out  for  service  in  the  Miami  fUver  for  defence 
against  the  enemy,  by  the  orders  of  DePeyster,  who  cannot,  however, 
furnish  troops  to  act  as  marines.    This  will  prevent  assistance  being 

Siven  for  transportation  between  Little  Niagara  and  Fort  Erie.  At 
Lichillimakinak  the ''  Welcome  "  is  not  believed  to  be  repairable,  and 
the  damage  to  the  *^  Angelica "  cannot  be  ascertained  till  the  ice 
breaks  up.  Neither  white  oak  nor  pine  on  the  island,  nor  are  thero 
artificers  to  give  the  least  assistance.  27 

J.  Williams,  Master  Builder,  to  William  Bobertson,  Naval  Depart- 
ment, Bequestiog  a  survey  on  the  schooner  '*Hope,"  which  he 
believes  unfit  for  service.  29 

Bobertson  to  Williams.  Ordering  an  investigation  and  report  on 
the  state  of  the  schooner  <'  Hope."  29 

Surveyor's  report  on  the  state  of  the  schooner  "  Hope."  30 

Olher  papers  on  the  same  subject,  from  31st  March  to  2nd 
April.  31  to  34 

R  McCausland,  Surgeon  of  8th  Retdment,  to  Powell.  Stating  the 
insufficiency  of  the  allowance  of  £50  made  to  him  for  medicine  at 
the  post,  with  reasons  given  in  detail.  35 

Grant  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  state  of  schooner  *'  Hope  *'  and 
other  vessels.  3T 


B.  101 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


1781. 
April  8, 
Detroit. 

April  3, 
Detroit. 


Aprils, 
Detroit. 


April  4, 
Detroit. 


April  6, 
NUgara. 

April  7, 
Niagara. 


April  7, 
Niagara. 

April  7, 
N&^ara. 


April  7, 
Niagara. 

April  8, 
Niagara. 


April  10, 
Niagara. 

April  10, 
Niagara. 


April  17, 
Detroit. 


April  23, 
Rotbdebot, 
(Roeher  do 
Bout). 

April  22, 
Niagara. 


DePeysier  to  Powell.  Farther  respeotiDff  the  bad  condition  of 
the  '*  Hope  "  and  other  armed  vessels  on  the  lake.  Page  39 

Same  to  the  same.  The  diffioalty  of  obtaining  provisions  on  the 
spot.  Is  sending  down  the  prisoners,  in  consequence ;  the  most 
dangerous  first.  41 

Same  to  the  same.  Recommending  that  Lieut.  Ralfe  Clinch,  of 
Butler's  Bangers,  be  appointed  to  the  vacant  ensigncy  in  the  8th  or 
King's  Segiment.  41 

Same  to  the  same.  McKee,  with  principal  chiefs  of  the  Mingoes, 
Delawares,  Wiandotes  and  Shawanese,  has  arrived  with  reports 
of  Clarke's  proposed  invasion  of  the  Indian  country.  Wishes  it 
were  in  his  power  to  help  the  Indians.  Kentuckians  removing  their 
effects  to  Bryant's  Station  for  security;  magazines  ii^athered  in 
different  quarters  burned  by  the  Indians  under  Elliot  The  arrange- 
ments he  is  making  in  various  quarters.  He  has  scouts  out  in  evorv' 
quarter.  McKve  proposes  to  go  to  Niagara  with  two  or  three  chiefs 
to  speak  with  the  Six  Nations.  42 

McCausland  (Surgeon).  Eeceipt  for  £50  for  medicine,  &o.,  to 
loyalists  and  others.  45 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  All  possible  assistance  will  be  given  to 
the  upper  posts,  so  soon  as  the  movements  of  the  enemy  are  ascer* 
tained.  Guns  to  be  sent  to  Detroit.  Difficulty  of  transporting  pro- 
visions. Mompeeson  carrying  on  works  of  defence  at  Michillimak- 
inak.  46 

Same  to  the  same.  With  advice  of  bills  drtiwn.  Surgeon  Mo- 
Causland's  claim.     Beturns  of  posts  on  the  upper  lakes.  48 

Same  to  the  same.  Capt  Butler  going  to  C:inada.  The  rangers 
make  a  very  good  appearance.  Lieut.  Bradt  raising  more  men. 
Butler  thinks  he  can  raise  two  companies.  The  expenses  incurred 
by  the  men  when  out  on  ecout  should  be  reimbursed.  50 

Philip  Stedman's  account  for  transportation  ol  stores,  &c.  52 

Information  given  by  Oapt  Jos.  Salmon,  ol  the  Pennsylvanian 
militia,  respecting  the  defeat  of  Tarteton  by  Morgan.  Arnold 
blocked  up  in  James'  Biver.  Cornwallis  retiring  to  Carolina. 
Washington  at  West  Point.  The  British  fleet  successful  in  the 
West  Indies.  The  people  tired  of  the  war.  Mutiny  among  the 
Pennsylvanians.  53 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  The  bad  state  of  the  armed  vessels  on  the 
lake.  The  necesnity  for  building.  54 

Same  to  the  same.  DePeyster  instructed  to  send  for  rangers 
and  Indians  in  event  of  Detroit  being  threatened.  Onns  forwainded 
and  provisions  left  at  Fort  Scblosser  and  Fort  Brie  to  be  sent  to 
Detroit.    Prisoners  shall  be  forwarded  as  they  arrive.  55 

DePeyster  to  Powell  (7).  Intelligence  brought  by  BUiot  from 
the  Shawanese  country  of  the  rebel  Forces,  given  by  deserters  from 
Wheeling.  Clarke  has  only  a  few  men,  Virginia  having  referred 
him  to  CbngrcFs  and  the  latter  allowed  only  two  companies.  Clarke 
building  boats  on  the  Bedstone  above  Fort  Pitt  to  carry  him  and 
eight  families  to  the  Falls.  Indians  have  sent  for  asdi6tanoe  to  inter- 
cept Clarke.  65 

James  Cochrane  to  DePeyster.  Indian  reports  of  the  advance  of 
the  rebels  on  Cayeskink  (?;.  They  have  taken  the  village  and  made 
all  the  Indians  prisoners  but  ten.  They  are  making  for  San- 
dusky. 57 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Sends  intelligence  from  the  Susquehanna. 
Asks  for  instructions  as  to  Taylor  and  Forsyth's  buildings.  Store* 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION; 


B.   101 


1781. 


April  26, 
Detroit 


April  05, 
Detroit. 

MicbilUmt- 
kiBik. 


liiagara. 


Nitgarft. 


•far  10, 

Niagara. 

Mi^lS. 
Niagara. 


Majia, 

Niagara. 


May  16, 

Niagara. 


Mar  17, 
Niagara. 

May  19, 

Upper 
Baodaskj. 


May  20, 
Niagara. 


hoasea,  &o.y  for  the  ase  of  merchaDts  at  the  lower  landing  place. 
Prisooera  sent  down.  P^ge  58 

DePeyster  to  Powell.  Clarke  will  probably  enter  the  Indian 
ooantry  with  about  1,000  men.  The  steps  Uken  to  meet  him.  Wa- 
bash Indians  flocking  to  the  Miamis.  Sooats  not  yet  back  from 
Yincennes.  Letters  giving  an  insight  into  LaBalme's  mission  for- 
warded 27th.  The  sabstance  of  Oochrane*s  letter  confirmed  by  tho 
council  of  Indians.  They  demand  troops  for  Saodosky.  Will 
de^tpatch  the  "  Gage"  to  Niagara,  should  it  ba  necessary.  69 

David  Betton  (Captain  of  the  '<  Dnnmore  ")  to  Powell.  That  hm 
fihould  succeed  Captain  James  Andrews,  deceased.  61 

Lt.  Governor  P.  Sinclair  to  the  same.  The  accident  to  the  ves- 
sels of  no  consequence.  Hopes  an  armed  vessel  can  be  spared  for 
the  use  of  the  post.  Betums  sent  Defences  to  the  storehouse. 
Aeks  for  instructioos  how  to  deal  with  the  traders.  The  credit 
claimed  by  DeQuiodre  for  saving  the  traders'  property  at  St. 
Joseph  belonirs  to  Etiecne  Campion.  62 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Arrival  of  licEee  with  two  Indian  chiefs 
from  Detroit ;  probably  to  ask  rangers  and  Indians  to  go  to  Sandusky. 
Character  of  Captain  Betton.  •  Prisoners  sent  down.  Schooner 
*'  Faith  "  to  be  employed  in  transport  only.  Johnson  to  complete 
purchase  of  the  Missisauga  lands.  64 

Lt  Bowen  and  David,  the  Mohawk  Chief  to  Johnson.  The  incur- 
sion into  the  Cherry  Valley.  Burning  of  the  post  and  destruction 
of  the  settlement  at  Bowman's  Creek.  Cattle,  &o.,  carried  off. 
Information  by  prisoners  of  the  loss  of  the  French  fleet,  and  the 
success   of  Corn wal lis    in    Virginia.    News    from   Montour    and 

Catiip.  ee 

Keport  by  the  master  and  boatswain  of  H.  M.  sloop  '*  Angel'ca  " 
on  tho  state  of  the  nloop  '*  Welcome."  J.  Williams,  master  builder, 
declares  her  unseaworthy.  67 

Powell  to  Captain  Maihews.  Sending  second  copy  of  letter  from 
DePcyeter,  respecting  a  detachment  of  the  47ih  for  Michillima- 
kinak.  68 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Respecting  the  da(e  of  a  court  martial. 
Details  of  the  different  parties  of  scouts  sent  for  intelligence,  but 
not  yet  returned.    Other  parties  to  be  sent  out  shortly.  6^ 

Same  to  the  same.  Acknowledging  tho  receipt  of  letters.  Joseph 
Brant  wishes  to  give  up  his  company.  He  is  well  treated,  but  would 
be  happier  if  be  resigned,  and  he  (Powell)  thinks  it  would  have  more 
weight  with  tho  Indians  if  allowed  to  do  so,  but  recommends  that 
biB  pay  be  continaed.  The  intentions  in  favour  of  Mrs.  Andrews  have 
made  her  happy.  70 

Thomas  Scott,  Commidsioner  of  the  Peace.  Recommending  for 
reliei  John  Jacob,  a  negro  man  from  Montreal.  72 

Joseph  Brant  to  Isidore  Cline  (Ohenez)  &  Elliot.  Beport  from 
Moraviantown  that  two  thousand  rebels,  in  four  partiea,  are  on  the 
march  from  Sandasky.  Not  to  move  till  the  news  is  confirmed  by  his 
own  spies  He  asks  for  some  rum  and  pork.  George  Girty  reports  that 
the  Shawaneee  Indians  want  ammunition  and  some  men  from  De- 
Peyster to  assist  them.  They  have  out  spies.  He  asks  that  the 
Indians  from  Detroit  be  encouraged,  as  it  will  not  be  long  before  the 
enemy  are  to  be  met  with.  73 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Bad  state  of  the  defences  of  Fort  Erie. 
The  engineers  marking  the  boundaries  of  land  purchased  from  the 
Masasages  (Missisauga).  State  of  the  lake  vessels.  The  '^  Welcome  " 


B.  101 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


1781. 


fiandmkj. 


Mmyaa, 


IU734, 

NUgara. 

Majas, 
Niagara. 


Detroit. 


May  30, 

IJiagara. 


Jane  6, 

Miebillima- 

kioak. 


Jane  7, 
Niagara. 


June  7, 
Niagara. 


Jnne7| 

Ranger's 

Barracks. 


to  be  employed  oairying  stores  from  Makioak  to  the  island,  but 
§he  is  not  considered  by  Li  eat.  Harris  safe,  even  for  that  purpose. 
Prisoners  Font  down.  ^age  75 

Isidore  Chenes,  &  Elliot  to  DePeyster  (in  French).  Boalanger 
brings  news  of  the  enemy's  approach.  The  chief  of  the  Grand 
Village  sends  to  ask  the  help  of  the  other  nations.  The  Indiana 
threaten  to  leave  if  they  do  not  get  bread  and  pork.  Those  arriving 
have  neither  aonmonition  nor  ciothinflf,  althoagh  Mr.  Baby  had  far- 
nihhed  both  before  leaving  Detroit.  The  enormoas  consnmption  of 
food  by  the  Indians  leads  to  the  fear  of  running  short  f  7 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  With  returns  of  posts.  Orders  sent  by 
Lt.  Col.  llcBean  to  destroy  anservioeable  guns  at  Garleton  Island 
not  obeyed  till  Major  £os3  would  hear  from  him  (Powell).  In  the 
quarrel  between  Sinclair  and  Harrow  the  former's  conduct  appsara 
to  be  consistent  with  the  duties  of  his  command.  79 

Mrs.  Andrews  to  Powell.  That  she  proposes  to  retire  to  L'As- 
eomption,  as  best  suited  for  the  education  of  her  children.  Acknow- 
ledgments for  the  kindncrs  of  the  commander  in-chief.  80 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Rebels  moving  on  Sandusky.  DePeyster 
has  not  af  ked  for  more  rangers.  Shall  not  recall  any  unless  some- 
thing extraordinary  happens,  but  wants  the  detachm^'nt  of  the 
King's  and  rangers  sent  back.  Skianquarakia,  with  200  warriors, 
wishes  to  make  a  diversion  'at  Fort  Pitt.  Brant  wants  to  do  the 
same  at  Oswego.  He  has  not  oppoeed  the  wishes  of  either.  Desires 
to  know  Haldimand's  plans  for  the  employment  of  the  Indians. 
Pridoners  sent  down.  Provisions  sent  to  MichiKimakinak,  bat  cannot 
send  ordnance.  81 

Robertson  (naval  department)  to  Powell.  Applying  for  carpen- 
ters  from  Garleton  Island  to  carry  on  the  work  of  repairs  to  His 
Majesty's  vessels.  85 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  He  has  not  ordered  carpenters  from 
Caileton  Island  till  he  has  His  Bxcellency's  commands.  How  are 
the  expenses  of  f<ending  despatches  to  be  charged  ?  DePevstcr  does 
not  expect  a  visit  from  the  enemy  at  Detroit.  The  Kickapoos 
coming  over  again,  and  have  brous^ht  in  two  scalps  taken  botween 
the  Miamis  and  the  II lino  s.  The  fascines  have  given  way ;  will  be 
replaced  by  sods.  Leave  given  to  build  a  storehouse  at  Fort  Brie 
for  the  goods  of  the  traders.  83 

Sinclair  to  Powell.  Demand  for  provisionf.  The  estimate  will 
probably  be  exceeded  owing  to  the  number  of  Canadians  required 
on  the  works,  and  the  unusual  number  of  Indians.  Progress  of 
barracks,  &o.  Sioux,  Winnepaws,  Menomenies,  Ottawas  and  Chip- 
pawns  renewing  their  professions  of  friendship.  The  western 
Indians  have  protected  the  traders.  The  latter  Indians  desire  to 
know  why  they  are  prevented  from  checking  the  marauders.      86 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Lieutenant  Turney  exonerated  from 
blame  without  a  court  martial.  Success  of  the  recruiting  parties. 
Fall  of  the  powder  magazine  at  Detroit.  It  had  long  been  in 
ruins.  88 

Same  to  the  same.  Respecting  rangers  brought  in  with  the  recruits. 
The  quartermaster  of  the  King's,  8tb,  sent  down  for  clothing.  Part 
of  the  camp  eqaipage,  given  out  to  other  corps,  should  be  replaced 
to  the  8th.  89 

Batler  to  Powell.  Arrival  of  15  recruits  wi*h  5  rangers  that  had 
been  taken  prisoners  by  the  rebels.  (This,  by  Powell's  letter,  was  an 
error;  only  one  ranger  had  been  a  prisoner;  the  other  foar  had 


HALDIMAND  OOLLXOTION. 


B..  101 


1781. 


JllD«  12, 

NiagarA. 


JlIM  18, 
NlAgara. 


JmieH 
Niagara. 


Jane  37, 
Detroit. 


Niagara. 


Jul  J  8, 
NUgara. 

J0I74. 
Niagara. 

MoatreaL 


Jnlje, 
Niagara. 


July  12, 
Niagara. 


beoD  aent  oat  as  sooatis^.  Other  22  reoniitg  at  the  G^eeee.  Ifo 
news  except  the  diBsatisfaction  of  the  inhabitants.  No  wcml  of 
firadt  or  other  recmiting  parties.  Intelligence  sent  in  by  Sergeanta 
Coon  and  Vroman  follows.  Page  90 

Intelligence  brouffht  in  by  Senceants  Ooon  and  Yromao.  Had 
sent  into  Albany  and  heard  that  Fort  Stanwiz  with  all  the  pro- 
visions had  been  bnmed.  Bebels  to  fortify  Fort  Herkemer.  Tkat 
Bthan  Allen  had  taken  possession  of  Fort  Bdward  in  the  King^ 
name.  Ten  Broeck  confined  by  Allen,  bat  released,  and  had  sinoe 
resigned.  Allen  had  since  sammoned  Albany  to  sarrender.  Arms 
and  ammunition  in  the  hands  of  300  well  aflfocted  near  Albany  who 
proposed  to  join  any  of  the  King's  troops  against  Albany.  Nine 
thoosand  British  troops  arrived  at  New  York.  Flour  plenty,  but 
beef  and  pork  scarce.  Loyalists  would  not  remove  to  the  east  of 
the  river.  92 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Proposed  means  of  obtaining  intelligence 
the  same  as  was  done  through  "  Hudibras."  Butler  has  47  men  for 
the  9th  company ;  commissions  should  ba  sent  to  the  officers.        94 

Abstract  of  the  Bni^neer's  account  from  25th  December,  1780,  to 
date,  signed  Charles  Terrot,  Lieut.,  acting  Engineer.  95 

Abstract  of  the  Quartermaster-Generars  account  from  25th 
December,  1780,  to  date.  96 

Beturn  of  works  done  in  the  Bngineer's  Department  from  25th 
December,  1780,  to  date.  97 

DePejster  to  Powell— extracts.  Prisoner  brought  from  near  Fort 
Pitt  says  that  Broadhorst  after  striking  the  Gooshockings  had  gone 
to  Philadelphia.  No  account  can  be  got  of  Clark.  Still  reported  he 
is  coming  to  Detroit  June  28.  Beport  that  Hamilton  is  on  hia 
parole  at  Chesterfield  Court  House.  June  29.  The  mill  wanted  by 
Haldimand  on  Hog  Island  cannot  be  begun  till  next  spring.  98 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Transmitting  various  papers  by  Major 
Gamble.  The  correspondence  he  (Baldimand)  desired  is  opened. 
Grant  going  to  Quebec  to  explain  the  state  of  the  vessels  on  the 
upper  lakes,  &o.  The  9th  company  of  the  Bangers  complete  and 
cloihed.  The  large  number  of  the  Indians  suppli^  with  provisions 
owing  to  the  want  of  seed  for  planting  last  year.  Bradt  arrives 
with  only  four  recruits.  lOO 

Same  to  the  same.  Bespecting  a  commission  in  the  rangers  f<M- 
Mr.  Deede.  102 

B.  McOausland,  Surgeon.  «Beceipt  for  payment  for  medical 
services.  103 

Brigadier  Allan  Maclean  to  Capt  Mathews.  Bespecting  Isaac, 
a  negro,  and  his  wife,  seised  and  sold  as  a  slave.  The  purchaser 
threatens  to  have  Isaac  arrested,  he  having  fled  to  Quebec.  104 

Intelligence  brought  in  by  loyalists  of  movements  at  New  York ; 
that  Bthan  Allen  was  very  busy  and  had  been  joined  by  rebel 
Oneidas;  that  the  rebels  had  burned  Fort  Stanwix  for  want  of  pro- 
visions and  were  at  G^erman  Ftats.  That  the  rebels  had  driven 
people  differing  in  sentiment  with  them  over  the  Hudson  Biver, 
who  had  joined  Allen.  Beport  of  a  great  battle  near  Philadel- 
phia. 107 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Butler,  believing  the  10th  company  of 
rangers  will  soon  be  complete,  is  greatly  in  want  of  an  adjutant. 
A  surgeon's  mate  also  wanted.    Mates  and  sailors  arrived  for  the 


B.  101 


HALDDIAND  OOLLBCHON 


1181, 


July  12, 
Detroit. 


Jnly  19, 
KUgaim. 


Jalj  31, 
New  York. 


July  31, 
Niagara. 


Jul 7  33, 
Niagara. 

JqI 7  33, 
Niagara. 


July  33, 
Niagara. 

July  37, 
Niagara. 


JQI78O, 

Saraonah, 

Qeoigia. 


JnlydO, 
Montreal. 

August  3, 
Niagara. 


lake  service.  La  Force  has  no  iDBtrnctioiis ;  half  of  the  men  to 
be  sent  te  Detroit.  Seven  loyaliBta  have  arrived  and  joined  the 
rangers.  Paffe  104 

DePeyster  to  Powell.  The  Ooeidas  have  joined  heartily,  and  have 
attacked  a  party  of  Indians  and  rebels  under  McCarty ;  the  latter^ 
with  some  of  his  people  killed  ;  all  bis  papers  taken.  They  contain 
no  information  except  that  he  and  all  on  the  Illinois  were  heartily 
tired  of  the  Virginians.  110 

Powell  to  Hatdimand.  Sendinsr  dooaments  relating  to  dispntea 
at  MiQhillimakinak ;  letter  fVom  DePeyster,  &o.  At  the  soggestion 
of  Johnson  and  Butler,  150  Indians  and  rangers  have  been  sent  to 
Gang's  Bosh,  near  Schenectady,  under  Oaldwell,  who  has  been  in« 
structed  to  communicate  with  Fort  Bdward,  on  Lake  Champlain,  if 
Allen  is  there  on  the  King's  side ;  other  scouting  parties  out.  The 
Indians  so  anxious  for  war  that  it  is  difficult  to  restrain  them.     Ill 

John  McAlpin  to  Powell.  Is  longing  to  have  his  little  son  sent 
by  this  fleet  From  his  losses  and  treatment  by  BurgojnQC,  he 
only  serv<>d  on  a«^surances  from  him  (Powell).  The  losses  he  has  sus- 
tained without  any  pay  or  allowance  from  (Government  Thanks  to 
Haldimand  for  his  kindness  in  securing  a  passage  for  Mrs.  McAlpin 
to  New  York,  lia 

Col.  Butler  to  the  same.  Explaining  the  orders  given  to  shoot 
down  deserters  from  the  rangers,  when  on  the  rebel  frontiers,  and 
its  good  effect  in  preventing  desertion.  The  settlement  of  the 
accounts  of  Henry  Simmons,  in  answer  to  bis  petition.  115 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Asking  the  ensigncy  for  Henry  Tydd,  in 
succession  to  Ensign  Magrath,  deceased,  of  the  5Jrd  Regiment    11  ^ 

Same  to  the  eame.  Acknowledging  despatches.  Desires  to  know 
(no  answer  having  been  returned)  how  he  is  to  charge  the  cost  of 
sending  def»patches.  Johnson  objects  to  the  foresters,  attached  to 
the  Indian  Department,  being  joined  to  the  10th  company  of 
rangers.  Betton  will  remain  at  Detroit  till  Grant  returns. 
Had  orders  been  sooner  received  the  rangers  would  not  have  been 
allowed  to  go  out  V^O 

Same  to  Mathews.  Beturning  petition  of  Simons  (Simmons) 
with  Butler's  answer;  the  discharge,  receipts,  &o.  1*^2 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Colonel  Johnson  will  answer  the  Adjutant 
G^enerars  letter  when  he  recovers  from  his  ague.  The  prejudicial 
effect  on  the  Indians,  if  the  superintendent  is  not  allowed  to  pur- 
chase certain  articles  from  the  traders.  123 

Charles  Shaw  (Dy.  Superintendent  Indian  Affairs)  to  DePeyster. 
Pensacola  attacked  by  French  and  Spanish  forces.  General 
Campbell  obliged  to  capitulatc^Augusta  also  taken  after  two  months 
resistance  by  Col.  Brown.  The  spirited  speech  of  a  Delaware  chief 
to  the  Cherokees ;  the  zeal  of  the  latter  checked  by  their  pover^ 
and  the  menaces  of  the  Virginians.  The  Creeks  also  well  inclined, 
and  disgusted  with  the  Spaniards.  Cornwallis  in  South  Carolina  ; 
the  inhabitants  have  again  revolted.  Hasle  taken  prisoner  at 
Augusta;  is  on  his  way  to  Detroit.  The  Delaware  families  who 
came  south  are  to  be  incorporated  with  the  Cherokees.  125 

Return  of  negroes  brought  into  the  province  from  the  Colonies 
by  scouting  parties  belonging  to  the  Indian  Department.  I'iS 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Asking  instructions  as  to  whether  car- 
riage of  officers'  effects  over  the  carrying  places  is  to  be  charged  to 
them  or  paid  for  by  the  Government  129 


s 


HALlDfAKD  OOLLBOTION. 


B.  101 


1781. 

Augoit  5, 
Niagara. 

August  14, 
Detroit. 

Angoft  16, 
IfUgarm. 


Avgost  16, 
Niagara. 

Aoffott  19, 
Ochqaago. 


An  gust  26, 
Niagara. 


September  7, 
Niagara. 


^ptemberlS, 
Niagara. 


Beptember20, 
Niagara. 

September  20, 
Niagara. 

September  24| 
Niagara. 


September  26, 
Niagara. 

September  26, 
Upper  8bawa- 
neae  Village. 


Bill  of  ladiDg  of  goods  referred  to  above  follows.  Page  130 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Transmitting  *  memorial  from  Capt. 
Aubrey.  131 

Medical  certificate  of  the  etate  of  health  of  Lieat.  Irvine,  47th 
Be^'ment.  132 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  T«ro  carpenters  ordered  from  Detroit  lo 
Sinclair,  Michillimakinak.  Joseph  Brant  recalled ;  his  wish  to  meet 
the  enemy  before  his  return.  Doubts  as  to  the  strength  of  the 
force  that  can  be  depended  on,  owing  to  sickness.  The  weak  state 
of  the  8lh,  and  of  the  rangers.  The  men  of  the  8th  nearly  worn 
out  with  fatigue.  Threatened  scarcity  of  provisions,  which  bear 
no  proportion  to  the  mm  sent  Sending  people  given  up  by  the 
IcdiaDs,  and  recruits.  134 

Same  to  the  same.  Appointments  and  promotions  in  the 
rangers.  135 

Captain  Caldwell  to  Powell.  Beport  of  his  expedition  into  the 
rebel  country,  with  80  Rangers  and  250  Indians.  Destruction  of 
mills,  houses,  &c.,  and  capture  of  cattle.  (There  is  neither  signature 
nor  address  on  this  letter).  1^7 

Powell  to  Mathews.  Commissions  for  Butler's  corps  received. 
Illness  of  Lernoolt.  Lieut  Cowes  of  the  navy  has  found  no  remains 
of  the  ''  Ontario,*'  lost  on  the  south  Bide  of  the  lake.  Ml 

Same  to  Haldimand.  IVansmitting  letter  from  Caldwell,  (p.  1H7) 
Bangers  repotted  in  that  letter  as  misf>ing,  have  not  returned.  The 
houses  in  the  Ochquago  district  built  of  stone  aLd  defensible,  with 
large  quantities  of  grain.  From  the  tone  of  the  newspapers  brought 
in,  he  oelieves  that  affairs  in  the  south  are  not  so  bad  as  represented. 
Reports  of  boouting  parties.  They  have  not  been  able  to  oring  in  a 
prisoner.  142 

Same  to  the  same.  With  intelligence  from  DePeyster.  Capt. 
Brant  will  probably  remain  above  to  see  the  issue  of  Clark's  in- 
tended enterprise.  The  missing  Bangers  all  returned  but  one  who 
has  deserted.  144 

Same  to  Mathews.  Beporting  the  accounts  of  the  Indian  Depart- 
ment; the  examination  suggests  that  if  not  satisfactory  Mr. 
Taylor's  books  might  be  audited  at  Quebec.  145 

Same  to  Haldimand.  That  he  is  sending  his  own  and  DePeyster'a 
despatches  by  Lieut  DuHamel.  147 

Betum  of  provision  saved  in  store  from  25th  Jane,  177d|  to 
date.  14S 

Beturn  of  ram  issued  to  Indians.  149 

Beturn  of  vinegar  issued  to  Indians.  150 

Beturn  of  pork.  ^  151 

Betum  of  fresh  beef.  15  2 

(All  these  returns  are  to  24th  September,  1781.) 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  With  Lieat.  Irvine,  47th,  who  has  received 
leave  of  absdDce.  1 53 

MeEee  to  DePeyster.  The  success  over  Clark  makes  the  Indiana 
careless;  the  difficulty  of  inducing  them  to  continue  to  watch  his 
motions.  His  proposal  to  bring  Clark  to  an  action,  and  prevail  on 
the  Indians  to  continue  for  a  time.  The  saocess  of  the  Miamis  ;  the 
enemy  were  attacked  again  next  morning  as  they  came  to  barv  their 
dead ;  nearly  all  killed  and  several  officers  taken  prisoners,  but  the 
Indians  only  seeking  plander  return  home.  The  result  of  the  expe- 
dition is  that  about  200  of  the  enemy  were  killed  and  taken,  among 
them  nearly  thirty  officers.    The  olamoar  of  the  coantry  is  against 


e.  101 


HALDIM4ND  OOLLBOTION. 


1781. 


MUgara. 

Aeptomber  39| 
NUgara. 

September  29i 
Niagara. 


8«^ptember  29, 
Niagara. 

September  30| 
Niagara. 

September  80, 
Niagara. 


September  80, 
Niagara. 


October  8, 
Niagara. 


October  10, 
Niagara. 


October  10, 
Niagara. 


October  10, 
Detroit. 

October  10, 
Detroit. 

October  11, 
Niagara. 

October  11, 
Niagara. 

October  16, 
Niagara. 


Clark  for  his  ill-treatmeot  of  the  miltia.  The  doable  dealing  of  the 
Moravian  IndiaDs,  who  are  carried  off  with  six  of  their  teachers 
towards  Upper  Sandasky.  Southern  lodians  still  heartily  engaged 
agdiost  the  enemy.  Page  154 

Pow«ll  to  Haldimand.  With  letter  from  Taylor  &  Forsyth, 
which  may  be  of  conseqaeoce.  15^ 

Taylor  and  Forsyth  to  Powell.  Defending  themselves  from 
charges  brought  against  them  in  respect  to  their  acooanta  for 
Indian  supplies.  160 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  The  late  arrival  of  Capt  Orant  from 
contrary  winds  will  delay  the  execatioo  of  his  (Haldimand's)  oom« 
mands.  The  people  of  the  Mohawk  Valley  secure  their  grain  in 
fortified  houses.  The  forces  should,  therefore,  be  assembled  at 
Oswego,  from  whence  they  should  go  to  the  south  side  of  Oneida 
Lake,  and  thence  against  Daane'sborough,  a  place  not  yet  molested. 
The  troops  and  Indiaus  to  leave  for  the  expedition  on  the  5th  of 
October.  164 

State  of  a  detachment  going  upon  an  expedition  under  the  com- 
mand of  Majjr  Boss,  referred  to  in  immediately  preceding  letter 
(164.)  166 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Sending  accounts,  receipts  and 
returns.  167 

Daniel  Blisa  to  Powell.  The  savings  in  the  issues  of  provisioua 
accounted  for.  They  were  formerly  a  perquisite  of  the  commissary. 
He  represents  his  reduced  salary  and  the  stoppage  of  his  perquisite 
as  a  hardship  and  asks  the  General's  cousideration.  168 

Intelligence  brought  by  Jacob  BuBkirk  and  Mathew  Vandyke,  of 
the  rangers,  arrived  with  recruits.  Defeat  of  the  rebels  between 
White  Plains  and  King's  Bridge  about  the  middle  of  June.  Bepulse 
at  Port  Washington,  and  the  French  refuse  to  renew  the  attack. 
Beported  action  at  Long  Island,  where  the  rebels  landed  1,500 
men  and  brought  off  only  500.  Capture  of  vessels  by  the  King's 
ships.  17i 

Intelligence  by  Sergeant  Bowe,  with  another  sergeant  and  five 
privates,  of  movements  near  Albany  and  in  the  neighbourhood  of 
Lake  Ghamplain.  174 

Powell  to  Mathews.  Beepecting  commissions  in  the  rangers. 
Becommends  McAipine's  claim  for  favourable  consideration.  Hia 
services  and  losses.  176 

Same  to  Haldimand.  The  moving  of  the  expedition  already 
reported.  Beturns  of  the  number  to  b^  added  to  from  the  Genesee, 
&0.  Arrest  of  Taylor  and  Forsyth,  with  their  two  cleiks,  but 
released  on  bail.  Taylor  goes  to  Quebec  with  books,  vouchers  aod 
other  papers.  177 

DePeyster  to  Powell.  Bespecting  the  sloops  ''Makina*'  and 
«'  DePeyster."  178 

Thomas  Finchley  to  DePeyster.  Account  of  the  cargoes  of  the 
sloops  "  Makina  "  and  "  DePeyster."  178 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  With  letters  from  DjPeyater  and  Captain 
Thompson  of  the  rangers.  181 

Ouy  Johnson.  Bill  of  exchange  for  £1,847  12s.  Ifd.  in  favour 
of  Taylor  and  Forsyth  drawn  on  Haldimand.  182 

Guy  Johnson  to  Powell.  Stating  the  duties  of  the  forestera 
attached  to  the  Indian  Department;  the  necessity  for  their 
services.    He  proposes  that  they  be  formed  into  a  company.        183 


126-24 


10 


HALDIH\irD  OOLLVCTTOH. 


B.  101 


178!. 
Oetober  20^ 

Oetober  10, 
Nimgara. 


Powell  to  lfathew4.  Bo<ipeotiD$r  the  petition  of  some  merchAnta 
of  Detroit  and  the  steps  he  had  taken,  tf edicines  wanted  for  the 
garrison.  Pige  185 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Death  by  drcwning  of  Capt  Thompson  of 
Bailer's  Oorps.  Wilkinson  recommended  to  succeed  him.  Transmits 
letter  from  Gay  Johnson  concerning  the  foresters  (p.  183). 
Beoommends  that  Johnson's  wishes  be  complied  with.  The  com* 
pany  of  Batler's  Corps  at  Detroit  relieved  by  Caldwell's  Company. 
Arrival  of  Brant  at  Detroit,  disabled  by  a  woand.  The  sloops 
"Angelica"  and '*  Wyandot  "sufficient  for  the  service  of  MichilU* 
makiuak.  Beport  broof^ht  by  Sergeant  Wood  of  the  rangers,  of  an 
actiop  near  the  White  Plains,  in  which  the  rebels  lost  1,500  men,  and 
all  tbeir  cannon  and  baggage.  Leave  to  Capt.  Dane,  of  the 
rangers,  to  go  to  Three  Bivers.  18S 

^me  to  the  f^ame.  Arrival  of  the  new  vessel  with  flonr  and  pease, 
Johnson  leaves  for  Montreal  on  the  25th.  Betton  arrived  to  take 
command  of  the  vessels  on  Lake  Ontario.  La  Force  goes  to  Can- 
ada. 189^ 

Same  to  the  same.   Colonel  Johnson  leaviog  for  MontreaL   Stores 


October  33, 
Niagara. 


October  20, 
Niagara. 


Worember  3, 

MiebUiima- 

kinak. 

Horember  13, 
Niagara. 


KoTember  14, 
Niagara. 


NoTember  10, 
Niagara. 


NoTember  IS, 
Niagaia. 


December  6, 
Niagara. 


December  S, 
Niagara. 

Deofmber  34, 
Niagara. 


delivered  by  inventory  to  Batler,  and  all  arrangements  made  for  his 
absence.  Johnson's  repn  sentations  as  to  the  great  expense  of  the> 
removal  to  Montreal  for  him  and  his  officers.  190 

Retnrn  of  officers  of  the  Indian  Department  going  to  Canada  fol- 
lows. 191 

Sinclair  to  Powell.  Be^pecting  a  petition  against  alleged  undue 
indulgence  to  M.  Barth  in  permitting  him  to  navigate  Lake  Huron, 
i  he  unfairness  of  the  statement  made  t<>  the  General  192 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Betum  of  the  troops  from  the  Mohawk 
Biver,  Capt.  Builer  killed  at  the  pasnage  of  Canada  Creek ;  deatb 
of  Lieut.  DocksUder.  Safe  ariival  of  tbC  Caldwell "  and  11  bat- 
eaux out  of  17  at  Oswego,  the  others  being  destroyed  for  want 
of  hands.  Beturn  of  missing  rangers ;  the  rest  will  probably  also 
return  safely.  19S 

Same  to  the  same.  Death  of  the  surgeon  of  the  53rd  ;  he  woukl 
have  recommended  the  promotion  of  Mr.  Williamson  of  the  31st  had 
he  known.  The  good  effect  of  regimental  promotions.  His  desire 
that  the  majority  of  the  53Td  had  been  filled  up  to  preserve  dis- 
cipline. 19S 

Same  to  Mathews.  Bnclosing  letter  from  Sinclair  respecting  the^ 
petition  of  Detroit  merchants  complaining  of  vessels  allowed  to  navi- 
gate the  lake.    DePeyster  has  sent  down  prisoners.  19S 

Same  to  Haldin^and.  Transmitting  copy  of  letter  from  Mr.  Blisa 
respecting  savings  in  the  provision  stores,  with  remarks.  He 
recommends  the  case  of  Bliss  for  favourable  consideration.  Sug» 
gestions  as  to  what  might  be  done  with  the  savings,  and  the  methwi 
of  drawing  bills.  193^ 

Same  to  the  same.  Delay  in  receiving  despatches.  Brant's 
lameness  detains  him  at  lietroit.  Part  of  the  Indian  presents  still 
at  Port  Erie.  Erplanation  a9  to  the  number  of  rangers  and  tbeir 
different  duties.  Commission  in  the  corps.  Lieutenant  Tamey 
anxious  to  see  his  family  in  Montreal,  has  been  sent  down  with  des* 
patches.  199 

Same  to  the  same.  Transmitting  proceedings  of  a  court  of- 
inquiry  on  Captain  Ten  Broeck.  202 

Abstract  of  Bngineer's  and  Quartermaster  Gdneral's  aoconnts* 
Beturn  of  officers  commanding  at  the  upper  powts.  Provincial  con- 
tingent acoounts  and  re  urns  of  work  done  at  Niagara  from  25 tb 
June,  to  date,  each  in  a  separate  table,  from  page  203  to  207. 


B.  102 


HALDTMAND  COLLECTION. 


11 


Lbttbbb  vrom  OrnoBBS  Commanding  at  Niaoaba.    1777-1784. 


B.  102. 


Vol.  III. 


B.  M.  21,762. 


H8a. 

JabumjM, 
Detroit. 


March  90, 
Detroit. 

ITarch  20, 
Detroit. 


Mtrebaa, 
London. 


Marebaa, 
Viftgara. 


•fAroliSS, 
Vlaganu 


Marehas, 
London. 


March  ao^ 


Aprils, 

Lower 

Bandniky. 


April  10, 
Town. 


Capt.  Grant  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Has  received  orders  to  baild 
.  a  new  vessel,  the  timbers  for  which  are  preparing.  How  the  people 
have  been  paid.  The  sloops  '*  Ang  ilica  "  and  *<  Wyandot "  shall  be 
ready  for  the  supply  of  Alichillimakinak.  The  master  and  8  men  of  the 
"  Welcome  "  which  has  been  condemned  at  Michillimakinak,  must 
man  the  "Angelica."  Bespecting  the  payment  of  merchanta' 
freight.  Page  1 

Betum,  signed  by  Brigadier  Powell,  of  ordnance  and  ordnance 
stores  neceftsary  for  the  defence  of  the  garrison  of  Detroit.  '6 

Major  DePeyster  to  (Powell  ?)  (eztractR).  BepoHing  that  2,000 
French  troops  are  destined  for  Detroit  to  take  the  ronte  of  the  Falls 
of  the  Ohio ;  asks  for  two  or  three  companies  of  rangers  to  keep  up 
the  drooping  spirits  of  the  Indians.  At  all  events  Clark  will  enter 
the  Shawanese  ooaotry  with  a  larger  force  than  ever.  Two  men  Of 
the  King's  Begiment,  taken  with  Hamilton  and  enlisted  with  the 
rebels,  have  returned  to  their  coloars.  They  reported  that  the  day 
before  they  deserted,  the  rebel  garrison  left  Post  Vincent  and 
marched  to  the  Falls  of  the  Ohio,  occasioned,  it  was  said,  by  the 
inhabitants  refnsioff  to  farnish  provisions.  17 

Pownall  to  Lord  North.  Bespecting  pension  promised  to  Brigadier 
Maclean.  9 

Copy  of  letter  on  this  snbject  from  Pownall  to  Maclean,  dated 
26ih  March,  1776,  prefixed.  8 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Will  do  everything  in  his  power  for  the 
expedition  ordered ;  will  detain  Schiandaraghty  and  200  of  his  best 
men,  who  were  preparing  to  go  to  Port  Pitt  The  indifferent 
quality  of  the  Indians  sent  last  fall,  owing  to  the  limited  time.  No 
intelligence ;  is  afraid  that  email  parties  of  rangers  have  fallen  into 
the  enemy'a  hands,  and  that  David,  the  Mohawk,  may  also  be  taken* 
It  is  doubted  whether  Brant  will  recover  the  perfect  use  of  his  leg. 
Leaves  of  absence,  &o.  4 

Same  to  the  same.  With  extracts  from  DePeyster  that  he  bad 
sent  to  dislcdge  traders  from  the  Forks  of  the  Theakicky,  and  letter 
from  Grant  about  the  freight  of  the  merchantfi.  7 

Lord  North  to  Maclean.  Had  recommended  the  pension  before 
resigning  the  seals,  but  the  King  did  not  then  choose  to  grant  it. 
Whatever  can  be  done  as  a  private  man  His  Lordship  will  do,  but  he 
must  cease  to  serve  him  as  a  minister.  10 

inielligence  brought  by  Timothy  Frank  from  Fort  Herkemer ; 
reported  capture  of  Corn  wallis  and  that  14,000  French  troops  were 
expected.  li 

— ^  to  DePeyster.  Arrival  of  Simon  Girty  at  the  upper  town 
with  a  prisoner  and  scalp,  taken  about  nine  miles  below  Beaver 
Creek.  Prisoner  stated  the  rest  had  gone  to  Fort  Pitt  to  consult  as 
to  the  force  necessary  to  attack  Sandusky.  He  (the  prisoner)  be- 
lieves they  would  come  so  soon  as  they  thought  they  had  enough, 
and  that  they  now  iorced  men  to  come.  Wnen  they  set  off  they 
intend  to  lose  no  time.  13 

McKee  to  the  same  (extracts).  The  attention  of  the  enemy 
employed  by  the  report  of  a  considerable  army,  English  and  Bus- 
sian,  to  be  Unded  early  in  the  spring  in  Virginia.   Pribonors  bionght 


126— 24J 


u 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


B.  101 


1782. 


ApHl  12, 


April  14. 
Nimgara. 


April  18, 


April  20| 
Obemuaio. 


AprU  20, 
Pine  Oreek. 


April  21, 
Ohenuflcio. 


April  21, 
l>etroit. 


ID  bj  the  Delawares  od  the  Ohio,  with  tvro  boat  loads  of  flour  going 
to  the  Mi08i88ippi.  Moat  of  the  war  parties  will  be  retamed  in  a 
lew  days ;  proposes  to  leave  thib,  Pftgo  18 

SimoD  Girty  to  DePeyater.  Left  Upper  Sanda^ky  on  17th  Biaroli, 
with  the  Halt  King's  fod  and  eight  others.  Could  not  8ee  those  be 
was  instructed  to  see.  the  Virginians  having  scouts  so  thick  in  that 
quarter.  Had  killed  one  soldier  and  taken  another  priaouer. 
General  Irwin  had  returned  to  Fort  Pitt  from  Congress,  where  he 
had  been  for  two  battalions,  but  it  was  not  known  if  he  had  got 
them.  He  had  called  a  council  at  Fort  Pitt,  where  it  was  deter- 
mined to  start  with  oOO  foot  and  300  horses  for  Sandusky  to  march 
from  Fort  Mcintosh.  The  Moravians  from  Upper  Sandusky  who 
went  for  their  corn  were  all  killed  by  the  Virginians,  96  men, 
women  and  children.  An  oacaped  Delaware  from  Fort  Pitt  reports 
that  all  the  Delawares  living  there  as  friends  of  the  Virginians  had 
been  killed  by  them.  All  the  small  parties  returned  except  one. 
They  have  brought  14  men's  scalps  and  4  men  prisoners,  so  that 
neither  women  nor  children  euflered;  one  Indian  killed  and  three 
wounded.  He  leaves  for  Upper  Sindufiky  tomorrow  with  powder, 
ball  and  knives  for  the  Wyandots,  Mingoes  and  Delawares.  Has 
had  to  purchase  stores ;  aaks  for  a  small  supply  that  he  may  give  to 
deserving  Indians  he  knows  of.  14 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Transmits  demand  from  DePeyster,  whioh 
he  cannot  comply  with ;  if  the  rangers  are  sent  there  would  not  be 
enough  left  for  the  ordinary  service  of  the  garrison ;  in  event  of  an 
attack  a  reinforcement  would  be  wanted.  Could  not  send  the  8  inch 
howitzers  wanted  by  DaPeyster.  Accidental  shooting  of  McGarvej, 
master  of  the '' Adventure."  Application  from  Sinclair  for  flour. 
Preparations  for  planting  com  for  the  use  of  the  garrison.  None  of 
the  rangers,  nor  the  Sergeant,  sent  out  for  intelligence,  are  yet 
returned.  20 

Same  to  the  same.  "  Seneca  *'  decayed  by  ice  ;  she  was  obliged  to 
return  to  the  island  and  only  arrived  yesterday  evening.  She  an  d 
the  "  Mohawk,"  with  troops,  to  sail  to-day ;  will  send  50  Indiaaa 
by  the  next  vesseL  Arrangements  for  encamping  troops  and  sup- 
plying blankets,  Ac.  The  detachment  takes  five  weeks  provisions 
and  lUO  rounds  of  ammunition ;  not  a  good  flint  in  store.  Major 
Boes  in  want  of  intrenching  tools.  22 

Beturns  of  detachment  referred  to.  24 

Bbenezer  Allen  to  Butler.  Abiel's  party  returned  with  a  prisoner 
who  reports  th^t  the  French  had  recruited  at  Philadelphia,  but  that 
the  proposed  attack  on  Cauada  had  been  abandoned.  Arrival  of 
Hanoverians  .at  New  York.  Ethan  Allen  an  open  enemy  to  Con- 
gress; report  of  hostilities  between  them.  A  party  of  Senecaa  to 
leave  next  day  for  Wyoming.  25 

Bobert  Nelles  to  the  same.  Arrival  after  a  fatiguing  march. 
Capture  of  a  block  house  up  Bald  Eagle  Creek,  with  ten  prisoners. 
The  captured  officers  report  the  rebels  and  French  preparing  to 
attack  Canada  on  the  1st  of  May.    The  surrender  of  Gomwallis.    26 

Allen  to  the  same.  Beturn  of  a  Tuscarora ;  his  party  took  frve 
prisoners  at  Wyoming,  but  had  to  escape  and  let  the  prisoners  go, 
except  what  they  killed  and  scalped.  Prisoners  said  that  &  *0  men 
were  at  Wyoming.  26 

DePeyster  to  Powell,  (extract).  Will  do  all  in  his  power  to 
secure  the  post;  is  sending  Joseph  with  his  band  of  Seneoas;  Lieut. 
Butler  taking  down  19  recruits  lor  Butler's  corps.    The  fi^mUl  num. 


B.  102 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION, 


13 


1183. 


April  32, 
Dttroit. 


April  23, 


NaiiUeoke. 


KiagMs. 


HiagM*. 


lUjlO. 

MiobilUn 

Idnak. 


ber  of  ranq^rs ;  the  apbraidioff  of  the  IndiaoB  for  the  few  troops 
that  can  be  seat  with  tbem.  iDdian  storea  to  be  brought  ap  from 
Fort  Brie.  Lieat.Gk>verDor  Sinclair's  complaints  of  the  scarcity  of 
flour ;  some  sent  him.  Page  28 

Capt  Grant  to  Powell.  Has  fltted  out  the  *<  Hope  "  for  Fort  £rie. 
States  how  the  lake  vessels  are  to  be  employed,  namely,  the  **  Dun- 
more,"  "Wyandot,"  "Angelica,"  "  Gkorge,"  ••  Faith"  and  "  Felicity." 
Scarcity  of  grape  shot  Sending  down  Francis  Brown,  a  native  of 
old  France,  who  desires  to  be  made  a  prisoner  of  war  rather  than  to 
serve.  His  knowledge  of  the  lakes  makes  him  an  improper 
person  to  remain  in  the  country.  30 

Intelligence  bv  Michael  Scbirely,  taken  near  Goshen.  French 
deleated  to  the  southward  by  the  British,  with  the  loss  of  10,000 
prisoners.  The  French  prepariog  to  establish  themselves  at  Balti- 
more attacked  by  the  'militia ;  the  inhabitants  of  Philadelphia 
would  not  allow  them  to  erect  buildings  there.  Successes  of  the 
British  fleet  and  blockade  of  Philadelphia.  Arrival  at  New  Tork  of 
12.000  Hanoverians.    Desertion  in  the  rebel  army.  32 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Major  Boss  has  taken  post  at  Oswego; 
he  wants  Indians.  They  had  refased  to  go  on  account  of  the  un- 
favourable report  he  made  of  them  last  foil.  He  (Powell)  has  talked 
them  over,  and  two  parties  are  setting  out.  The  rangers  with 
Major  Boss,  sent  down  last  month,  will  leave  him  less  at  a  loss. 
Beport  from  the  Mohawk,  that  the  enemy  are  to  attack  Canada  in 
the  summer;  to  attack  Niagara  in  April.  GoUecting  Indian?. 
Communication  not  yet  open  with  Detroit;  expects  Brant  when  it 
is.  Arrival  of  scout  with  two  scalps  and  prisoner  taken  at  Bow- 
man's Greek.  Beported  preparations  at  Schenectady  for  the 
invasion  of  Canada.  33 

Corporal  Winoey  reports  that  on  the  23rd  April,  the  rebels  were 
raising  300  militia  ;  150  to  range  the  Blue  Mountains,  the  rest  to 
range  from  Mom  back  to  Poohketoghkin.  Three  hundred  more  to 
be  sent  to  the  Mohawk.  The  rebels  expect  an  army  of  the  King's 
troops  by  way  of  Lake  George.  Had  been  joined  by  escaped 
prisoners,  four  recruits,  eleven  women  and  children  aud  six 
Indians.  18 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Transmitting  copies  of  despatches.  Will 
detain  Brown  (p.  30)  till  he  hears  how  he  is  to  be  disposed  of.  35. 
Same  to  the  same.  Transmitting  extracts  of  letters  from  Sinclair 
and  DePeyster.  Desires  that  His  Excellency  would  give  his 
opinion  as  to  MissiHsipoi  traders  to  the  Lieut.  Governor.  The 
prisoners  mentioned  by  DePeyster  will  be  sent  down  by  the  first 
opportunitjr.  36 

Copy  of  intelligence  received  from  different  prisoners  respecting 
rebel  movements.  63  to  56 

Intelligeoce  by  Lieut,  Johnson  of  the  Indian  Department,  with  a 
letter  fVom  Sergeant  Yroman,  of  the  rangers.  No  preparations  at 
Albany  or  Schenectady  to  invade  Canada.  That  Alien  and  the 
new  State  had  declared  for  England,  and  had  enlisted  about  2,000 
men;  had  fought  with  Yan  Bensellaer,  sent  to  disarm  them.  Men 
with  despatches  to  Carieton  had  destroyed  them  on  being  dis- 
covered. 37 
Sinclair  to  Powell  (extracts).  The  works  getting  on.  Wants 
provisions,  ordnance  and  shot,  and  two  artillery  men.                   38 


14 


HALDIM4NI>  OOLLIOTIOK. 


B.  K. 


1782. 
.M.J11, 
Niagara. 


Raogers 
Barracks, 
Niagara. 

Niagara. 


May  16, 
Dttroit. 


Ma/ie* 
Detroit. 


Niagara. 
Niagara. 


Niagara. 


Jane  1, 
Niagara. 

JnneS, 
DeUoit. 

Jane  7, 
Detroit. 

Juae  10, 
Niagira. 

Jnne  10, 
Niagara. 

Jane  11, 
Sandoskj. 


Powell  to  Haldimand.  The  newa  from  CliDton  confirms  that 
already  received ;  has  sent  off  rangers,  and  desired  DePeyster  tr 
keep  them  as  well  as  the  men  they  were  sent  to  relieve.  The  post 
(Niagara)  rather  requires  reinforcements  than  any  to  he  sent  froir 
it,  on  account  of  the  enemy's  movements.  Has  sent  some  mor- 
Indians  to  Oswego,  bat  retained  Brant.  Capt.  Ancram  of  the  S4A 
commanding  at  Carleton  Island,  complains  of  the  weakness  of  th* 
ffarrison ;  saggests  that  part  of  Johnson's  2nd  Battalion  might  Ik 
left  there,  b  sending  down  Lieut.  Van  Camp  and  14  others 
prisoners.  John  Rose,  of  the  rangers,  and  his  wife,  sent  down  fir 
murder.    Six  loyalists  sent  away  to  save  provisions.  Page  8:    « 

Butler  to  Powell.  Beport  on  the  state  of  the  Indian  store,  aii 
the  neceasity  of  supplying  the  Indians  who  had  been  settled  wit- 
by  ticket,  but  now  demand  the  goods.  4  « 

Corporal  Sherwood  reports  having  left  Hinieink  on  the  241 
April.    Brinks,  a  loyalist  from  Philadelphia,  reported  Burgoyne  > 
Charlestown ;  had  two  battles  with  the  rebels,  whom  he  dereatei  .  _ 
and  had  taken  a  great  many  prisoners.    The  rebels  had  ordered       '^ 
all  prisoners  in  their  hands  to  be  exchanged.    Sacoesses  of  Bodne 
(The  mistake  as  to  Burgoyne  probably  made  by  Brinks.) 

DePeyster  to  Powell.  Skirmish  of  scoots  with  the  enemy  on  ft 
Ohio,  near  Wheeling,  on  the  road  to  Sandusky ;  a  deserter  repoi 
them  1,000  strong,  going  against  the  villages  of  Sandusky;  t 
chiefs  have  sent  for  assistance,  which  he  is  sending;  but  only  asmi 
number.  He  trusts  there  are  enough  to  encourage  the  Indiai  ^ 
Sending  down  prisoners,  five  of  these  being  men  delivered  up 
the  Djlawares.  The  destruction  of  works  caused  by  heavy  rain. 

Same  to  the  same.      Arrival  of  despatches.    The  *'  Faith  *'  rea 
to  sail  for  Sandusky  with   the  rangers.     Beport  of  proposed  atta     •  - 
on  Sandusky  cenfirmed.    Should   it  not  take  place,  and  that  Git  ^- 
should  intend  to  ^isit  the  Wabash,  Caldwell   would  orosfs  ovaa  '^   • 
assist  the  Miamis,    Hopes  that  this  is  a  sufficient  answer  for  t 
sending  back  the  remainder  of  the  late  Capt.  Thompson's  Compai  ^'"^ 
The  state  of  provision.  ^^ 

Beturn  of  prisoners  follows.  *   •> 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Calling  attention  to  the  state  of  the  Inil^ 
store,  as  reported  by  Butler;  the  necessity  for  parchasing,  ko.      ^^- 
Same  to  the  same.    Arrival  of  the  *'  Don  more  "  with  prisoner'*'  ' 
Fort  Brie,  to  be  sent  down  to  Canada.    Scsrcity  of  flour  at  Detn  ^  *  -• 
had  sent  some.     Want  of  rain  had  slopped  the  mills*  '^ 

Same  to  Mathews.    Bemarks  on  the  acoounts  of  the   Ind  -"- 
Department,  as  prepared  by  Johnson,  and  under  examinatioc  ** 
Quebec. 

Same  to  Watson.     Bdspecting  the  Indian  store   and  what  '^ 
necessary. 

Grant  to  Powell.    That  DePeyster  is  sending  down  Thorn,  lat  "' 
the  Naval  Department,  and  also  a  sliipwright  *"-* 

DePeyster  to  the  same.    Hssil,  interpreter,  reports  the  defeat 
Green  by  Col.  Alured  Clarke,  on  the  1st  March,  near  Savannah.  ^' 

Intelligence  by  deserters  respecting  the  state  of  Fort  Pitt ;      *■  • 
number  of  the  garrison ;  the  scarcity  of  provisions.  No  preparafi 
making  for  an  attack  on  Sandusky. 
Powell  to  Haldimand.    Bespectiag.pvemotions  in  the  rangerat  *  -^ 

Capt.  Caldwell  to  DePeyster.    B6turn  of  the  enemyls  killed^  r 
wounded  250 ;  among  the  prisoners.  Col.  Crawford  and  some  of   ■-.„. 


B.  102 


nALDIMAND  COLLECTION. 


15 


1783. 


June  13, 

Jane  13, 
Detroit. 


offioerp;  Major  HcClellan  killed.  The  loss  on  the  British  sidealiirbt. 
The  Delawares  still  io  pursait;  the  Lake  Indiaas  very  tardy.  Will 
have  ocoasiOD  for  as  tnaoy  as  posf^ible,  as  Clarke,  it  is  believed,  is  oo 
the  way  to  the  Shawaneoe  country.  Want  of  stores  and  provisions, 
inclading  tobacco.  Part  of  the  Indians  going  to  Detroit,  they  have 
been  very  nsefal.  The  good  services  and  value  of  Lindewatter,  who 
remained  with  him.  fiat  for  his  (UaldwoU's)  wonnd,  believes  that 
none  of  the  enemy  wonld  have  lelt  the  place.  McEee  setting  out 
for  Shawanese  Town.  Page  65 

Deposition  by  Archibald  Cnnningham  as  to  certain  Indian  pro- 
visions reported  to  have  been  improperly  stored.  67 

DePeyster  to  Powell.  RepnlAo  of  the  enemy  at  Sandn^ky; 
Indians  pressing  for  more  assistance.  The  rninoas  state  of  the 
works ;  the  excessive  rains  threaten  to  destroy  them.  68 

Bnrlofted  report  from  Tnrney  (p.  68)  from  McKee  (p.  90),  both 
dated  Sandnsky,  7th  Jane,  and  from  Captain  Soake  (73),  datCKl  8th 
Jane,  at  the  same  place,  with  details  of  the  fight  at  Sandosky,  tba 
letter  from  Captain  Snake,  on  behalf  of  the  Mingoes,  Shawanese  and 
Delawares,  asking  for  more  provisions,  &o. 

George  Forsyth  to  Powell.  Hepresenting  the  sitoation  of  himself 
and  his  partner  Taylor,  shoald  they  be  foiced  to  settle  up  their 
affairs  immediately.  74 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Entering  into  details  respecting  Indian 
provisions  (p.  67) ;  respecting  Mr.  Forsyth's  affairs,  who  is  preparing 
to  sell  by  wholesale.  76 

Servos  to  Bntler.  Sending  reports ;  the  prospect  of  a  cessation  of 
hostilities ;  Amherst  had  ordered  the  retarn  of  cattle  taken  by  a 
scontiDg  party.    Bebel  movements.  SO 

Powell  to  Mathews.  Had  received  the  iadgment  transmitted, 
which  he  retams.  Sends  a  letter  from  Dr.  MoCaosland  respecting 
thejadgment  ^  £2 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Bespecting  Thorn's  discbarcire ;  bis  excellent 
character ;  recommends  him  for  farther  employment,  fnformation 
brought  by  two  deserters,  who  are  desirons  of  serving  with  the 
rangers.  Brant  setting  oat  with  200  Indians  for  Oswego.  LienU 
Da  Yernet,  relieved  at  Detroit,  is  on  his  way  to  Canada.  Batler  can 
have  a  letter  sent  to  New  York  and  an  answer  broaght  back.     8i 

Same  to  the  same.  With  retarns  of  Indians  for  Oswego ;  the 
same  onmber  gone  to  Fort  Pitt.  85 

Lieut  Tumey  to  DePeyster.    Wyandots  retarn  thanks  for  assist- 


Jane  13, 
Niagara. 

JoQe  13, 
Niagara. 


Jane  13, 
Oanawagaittf 


Jane  14, 
Niagara. 


Jane  14, 
Niagara. 


Jane  15, 
Niagara. 

Jane  17. 
tiandailLj. 

Jane  33, 
Doroit. 


Jane  23, 
Delroit. 


Jane  34, 
Niagara. 

Jane  34, 
Niagara. 


ance  ;  want  provisions  and  clothing.  They  ask  the  Indians  about 
Detroit  to  be  ready  to  leave  when  a  runner  is  sent.  60 

DePeyster  to  Powell.  Geoeral  Irving  to  take  the  route  to  Tus- 
carawas; a  party  of  militia,  to  enter  the  Shawanese  country; 
and  Clark  to  advance  against  the  Wabash,  with  a  train  of  artiUerv. 
It  is  in  reality  a  concerted  plan  against  Detroit.  o6 

Same  to  the  same.  With  letter  from  Caldwell;  a  large  en- 
campment of  the  enemy  has  been  seen  at  Tuscarawas.  86 

The  letter  from  Caldwell,  dated  13th  June,  gives  Girty's  account 
of  the  torturing  and  death  of  Col.  Crawford  and  two  captains  at 
Pipes  Town.  Crawford  and  four  captains  belooged  to  the  Continentals. 
Other  rebel  prisoners  taken  by  the  Shawanese.  87 

Betum  of  work  done  between  the  25  th  December,  1781  and  thk 
date.  88 

Provincial  contingent  aooount  paid  bv  Brigadier  Powell,  oobi- 
mandant  of  Niagara  and  posts  thereon  depending,  from  26th  Da> 
cember,  1781,  to  date.  88 


16 


HALDIMAMD  OOLLIOTiON. 


B.  Utf 


1783. 


Jvne  S7, 
MkgarA. 


Jim  )7, 


JMe39, 
^lUgara. 

J«oe90^ 
Niagara. 


Nimgaim. 


Hiagara. 


J"iy4. 
Hlagara. 

Miagani. 

Jal  J  10, 
Kiagara. 


J.  DoQfflas  to  Mathews.    Charge  against  IfeasrB,  Taylor   and 
Forsyth  of  ohaoging  their  aocoants  agaioat  the  Gk>yernment. 

Pmge92 
Powell  to  Haldimand.  Affairs  settled  with  the  Indians ;  will  noa 
DOW  bring  op  matters  in  dispute*  The  exaggerated  statement  of 
the  naml^r  of  the  Six  Nations  that  can  be  raised.  The  ntmoBt  is 
600  warriors,  who  are  now  employed.  Gives  reasons  in  detail  lor 
not  allowing  Joseph  (Brant)  to  go  to  Oswego.  Has  stated  in  his 
letter  of  the  13th  the  number  of  Indians  who  went  to  Offvrego ; 
these,  with  those  who  went  nnsolioited  to  Fort  Pitt|  afford  proof 
that  the  Indians  are  still  staunch.  Has,  at  the  request  of  the  In- 
dianSf  christened  their  village  the  ''Loyal  Gonfcderate  Yailey.*^ 
Arrival  of  Indians  at  Oaweffo;  complaints  that  they  were  not  pro- 
vided with  powder,  ball  and  moccasins;  Butler  says  they  were  well 
provided  with  everythirg.  Brant  is  reported  as  being  a  £^reat 
expense  to  Government  Sf4 

Same  to  the  same.  Brown,  the  Frenchman  (pp.  30,  35),wilKD^ 
to  fight  against  any  of  the  enemies  of  Great  Britain  except  the 
French ;  has  been  sent  on  board  the  *'  Seneca."  Will  leave  for 
Detroit  in  a  week  or  ten  days.  Impossible  to  report  on  the  pro- 
gress of  agriculture ;  the  farmers  raiseil  scarcely  enough  for  their 
own  consumption.  9^ 

Same  to  the  same.  Bespecting  Brant's  complaint  of  deficiency  of 
supplies  to  the  Indians.  101 

Capt.  Johnston  to  Butler.  Sending  a  rebel  deserter  from  Fort 
Pitt ;  300  men  th^re ;  its  ruinous  state.  British  expected  at 
LeBoBuf  to  attack  Fort  Pitt.  The  frequent  desertions  owinff  to  bad 
treatment.  Confirms  the  report  of  rebel  defeat  by  Oaldwell  at 
Sandusky ;  they  are  much  disheartened,  and  have  no  troops  on  the 
frontier,  vcept  at  Fort  Pitt.  81 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Is  shocked  at  the  barbarous  treatment  of 
Cniwford  by  the  Delawares  (p.  87).  It  must  have  l>een  in 
retaliation  lor  the  massacre  of  the  Moravians,  with  whom  the  Dela- 
wares are  closely  eoiiuected.  In  consequence  of  the  intentions  of 
the  enemy,  will  send  a  company  of  rangers  to  Sandusky,  and  IT 
Caldwell  does  not  require  them,  will  instruct  him  to  send  them  to 
Detroit,  where  they  are  required  for  repairs  to  the  works.  Will 
recall  100  men  from  Oswego,  so  that  he  can  send  another  company 
of  rangers  to  Detroit,  if  necessary.  Intends  himself  setting  off 
for  Detroit  in  about  ten  days,  and  proposes  waiting  there  to  see 
the  event  of  Clark's  expedition.  103- 

Butler  to  Powell.  Has  examined  Robert  Smith's  account,  which 
is  not  satisfactory.  Tioe,  on  the  expedition  wiih  Caldwell  and 
Brant,  can  give  information  respecting  it.  Barbary  Davis  and 
Forder,  two  prisoners,  were  sent  to  Canada  on  the  lith  May;  the 
other  prisoners  shall  be  released  as  soon  as  possible.  105 

John  Friel's  account  to  24th  March,  1782.  106 

Tice  to  Powell.  Eepecting  claim  made  by  Robert  Smith  fbr 
cattle,  &o.,  alleged  to  have  been  taken.  lOT 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Report  by  DePeyster  from  Caldwell  tJiat 
all  the  lake  Indians  had  joined  him  and  were  ready  to  proceed  to 
Wheeling.  No  enemy  mentioned  as  coming  from  Fort  Pitt  Soouts 
returned  from  the  Wabash  without  intelligence.  The  rangers  would 
be  too  late  to  join  Caldwell ;  DePeyster  would,  no  doubt,  employ 
them  on  the  works  at  £>etroit.  Desires  to  know  if  all  of  them  should 


B.   102 


BALDIMAMD  OOLLIOTIOH. 


It 


1192. 


July  II, 
KiagAra. 


Hiagsra. 


Wftkitnnickie 


A«gQft  16, 
Detroit. 


Detroit. 


ABfnstT, 
Detroit. 


Ango'^t  10, 
Detroit. 

AogQSt  IS, 
lli^^ara. 


remain  there,  or  part  be  recalled  and  sent  to  Oswego.  Inferior 
quality  of  the  powder  sent  to  the  Indian  Department.  It  ahonld  not 
be  taken  into  store  to  replace  that  lent,  or  even  given  to  the  Indiana 
if  that  oonld  be  avoided.  Fat^e  10^ 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  Bepresenting  that  colonels  acting  aa 
brigadiers  to  the  poaihward  have  been  appointed  to  act  as  major- 
generals,  among  them  one  junior  to  himself,  and  asking  that  he  b» 
placed  on  the  same  footing  as  the  ofSicers  to  the  soathward.         Ill 

Same  to  Mathews.  Betarning  petition  and  acconnts,  with  re- 
marks. Sends  newspaper  with  paragraph  relating  to  the  appoint- 
ment of  colonels  acting  as  brigadiers  to  the  soathward  to  be  acting^ 
major-generals.  ll'i& 

McKee  to  DePeyster.  Had  joined  Caldwell  at  Sandusky  and 
started  with  the  Indians  for  Wheeling,  bat  recalled  by  the  Shawan« 
ese  when  near  Koosbookiog,  reporting  that  the  enemy  were  prepare 
ing  to  march  to  the  Shawanese  towns ;  the  lake  Indians  were  witb 
difficalty  persaaded  to  tarn.  The  enemy  reported  tb  be  on  their  march 
below  fiig  Bone  Lick ;  a  party  left  to  watch  them.  Another  body 
of  the  enemy  discovered  on  the  fiig  lliamis  Biver.  Messages  sent 
by  the  chiefs  of  the  lower  villages  to  the  other  villages  for  assistance. 
Caldwell  and  the  lake  Indians  expected,  and  a  meeting  to  assemble 
to  determine  the  movements  to  be  made.  Another  ramoar  reporta 
that  the  enemy  were  near  the  month  of  the  Miamis  Biver,  with  twa 
large  boats  and  cannon,  and  a  namber  of  Indians.  It  is  the  most 
formidable  army  that  has  come  into  their  conntry,  and  seems  in- 
tended for  more  than  attacking  their  villages.  The  lowness  of  tho 
Miami  will  retard  their  progress  and  give  time  to  collect.  28rd 
Caldwell  arrived  with  Lake  Indians;  all  the  force  collected  will  be 
kept  between  the  enemy  and  Detroit,  which  mast  be  their  object. 
Beported  that  the  French  of  the  Illinois  and  Post  Yincent  havo 
joined  the  enemy.  11^ 

DePeyster  to  McEee.  The  practice  of  the  Shawanese  patting  all 
their  prisoners  to  death  mast  be  stopj)ed.  If  not,  the  troops  mast 
be  withdrawn.  The  Lake  Indians  complain  of  the  treatment  of  the 
three  prisoners  taken  near  the  Falls  (p.87).  Is  confident  that  he  (Mo> 
£.ee)  will  iubtil  hamane  principles  into  the  Indians.  False  reports 
spread  of  the  slanghter  of  the  wives  and  children  of  the  Ottawas.  IIT 

Powell  to  Haldimsnd.  The  disagreeable  oonseqaence  of  the 
appointment  of  Jeha  Hay  to  be  Lient  Governor  of  Detroit,  as  Major 
DePeyster  can  scarcely  serve  ander  an  officer  so  inferior  to  him  in 
rank.  120 

Same  to  the  same.  Had  detained  a  letter  (enclosed)  hoping  for 
more  particalar  accoants  of  the  strength  and  movements  of  the 
enemy ;  there  is  reason  to  sappose  that  they  have  either  gone  back 
or  are  at  sach  a  distance  thai  it  mast  be  at  least  a  month  before 
they  can  reach  Detroit  in  force.  Everything  qaiet ;  woald  leave 
in  a  few  days.  The  rainoai  state  of  the  defences  from  the  heavy 
rains;  bat  by  indefatigable  aeal  they  will  be  defensible  before  the 
enemy  can  appear.  (^Idwell  is  sapposed  to  have  2,000  Indians  witb 
him,  which  with  two  armed  vessels  at  the  mouth  of  the  Miami  most 
retard  or  defeat  the  enemy.  Everything  reported  to  be  qaiet  on 
the  Wabash.  121 

Beport  of  ordnance  necessary  to  render  Fort  Lernoalt,  Detroit, 
more  complete.  123^ 

Lieat,Colonel  Dandas  to  Mathews.  Sobfcenas  have  been  served ; 
persons  will  be  ordered  to  repair  immediately  to  Montreal.    Batler 


18 


HALDIHAND  OOLLMTlOHj 


Bw  V» 


1782. 


AauwlT, 

NUgMA. 


August  17, 
HiAgMrn. 


Angnit  17| 
Dtiroit. 


A«gttttl8, 
DeiroiU 


Angati  18, 
Kiftgars. 


haainqaired  aboat  Abigail  DjdAon,  io  the  haodaof  the  iDdians; 
ehe  will  be  withdravo  aai  sent  to  AC)Qtreal.  Page  134 

Powell  to  BUildimand.  No  aoooaot  being  reoeived  from  Caldwell 
and  tbe  Indiaos  reporting  that  they  saw  no  appearance  of  the  eneokj^ 
he  had  left  Datroit  on  the  9th,  bat  was  obliged  to  retQrn,>he  ''George*^ 
having  been  damaged  and  nearly  opset  in  a  gale.  Had  opened 
letter  with  orders'  respecting  officers  of  tbe  King's  regiment  iot 
Makinak,  concerning  which  he  had  advised  DePeyster  and  sent  a 
captain  to  Detroit  on  his  arrival  here.  Desires  iostractions  in  case 
DePeyster  shoold  obtain  leave  to  come  down,  when  the  Lieut.  Gh>v- 
ernor  goes  to  take  charge.  125 

Same  to  the  same.  Orders  to  prevent  offensive  operations  have 
been  sent  to  DePeyttter  and  Sinclair.  The  shocking  craelties  of  the 
Indians  have  been  ordered  to  be  stopped  (p.  117).  The  rebel  pris- 
oners shall  be  sent  down  as  soon  as  collected.  The  flank  companlee 
of  the  84th  sent  to  Oswego.  Owing  to  the  weak  state  of  this  post 
from  fever  and  ague  among  the  rangers,  will  desire  Major  fioes  to 
send  back  the  detachment  of  the  King's.  Has  desired  DePeyster 
to  send  back  from  Detroit  all  the  rangers  bnt  one  company.  Aska 
instmctioos  as  to  the  lake  vcisels  for  the  winter.  Has  sent  retam 
of  ordnance  wanted  at  Detroit.  The  *'  Adventare  *'  arrived  at  Fort 
Scblosser  to  assist  in  the  irannport  between  it  and  Port  Erie.  Letter 
from  Oapt.  Grant,  who  is  in  the  '*  Faith  "  on  the  tfiamis  station.  La 
Hothe*s  condact  in  volanteering  to  serve  nnder  Caldwell,  thoagh  his 
janior,  is  to  his  credit  Stores  wanted  for*  the  engineer  depart- 
ment. 127 

DePeyster  to  PowelL  Orders  received  to  draught  the  47th  into 
the  King's  JRei^iment  have  been  ezecated.  Arrival  of  different  parties 
of  Indians.  Three  Ohippe was  from  the  Falls  of  the  Ohio  brought  in 
the  papers  of  Capt.  Hart,  whom  they  killed  near  a  small  fort.  Cald- 
well encamped  on  the  banks  of  the  Ohio  till  he  gets  certain  acconnts 
of  the  enemy.  Arrival  of  Capt.  Grant  with  the  "  Faith  "  and  gon 
boat  130 

Charles  Terrot  to  the  same.  Had  applied  for  tents,  &c ,  to  Capt. 
Barnes,  bat  saoh  applications  must  be  made  through  him 
(Powell.)  133 

Copy  of  the  reqaisition  is  appended.  133 

Powell  to  Mathews,  Shall  order  a  board  of  officers  to  inquire 
into  the  accounts  of  the  officers  and  foresters  of  the  Indian  Depart- 
ment  (see  pp.  138,  145,  147).  Is  of  opinion  that  the  inquiry  will 
have  to  be  postponed.  None  of  them  pretended  to  say  that  Col. 
Johnson  ever  refused  to  give  them  money.  Their  complaint  is,  that 
they  have  never  been  settled  with.  The  mistatEC  made  by  Lyons, 
the  baker,  respecting  his  account,  owing  to  his  not  being  able  to 
write.  The  order  as  to  rebel  prisoners  not  rightly  understood. 
Many  are  osef  ally  employed  here.  If  only  the  prisoners  of  war  are 
meant,  they  are  already  ordered  to  be  sent  down.  Lt.  Governor 
Sinclair  had  bought  a  quantity  of  ram  at  Mtkinak.  R  )specting  the 
supply  of  that  article.  Provision's  have  come  up  in  bad  order. 
Bobert  Land  and  a  companion  from  New  Y jrk  ask  f^r  a  pass  to 
retarn.     fiequests  to  have  instructions.  150 

Bdturn  of  provisions  and  stores  in  the  magaatne.  134 


August  24, 
Hiaganu 

Aoffiut  16,         Field  return  of  troops  at  Niagara  and  dependencies. 


139 


William  Johnston,  Captain,  Indian  Ddpartment,  certifying  that 
he  had  settled  with  Colonel  Johnson  for  the  full  amount  of  his  pay 


B.  103 


HALDUfANB  OOLLIOTION, 


1» 


AifUltlS, 
Hiftgara. 

Aogofltae, 


Aogiatiei 
KUganu 

Aafmsi  SI, 
HiAgMra. 


SbawaneM 
Country. 


178S.  till  the  25th  Soptember,  1780,  and  had  not  siDoa  asked  for  any  set- 
Uement.  Page  137 

Prooeedioffs  of  a  board  of  officers  appointed  to  examine  into  the 
aoeonnts  of  the  offioers,  &o.,  of  the  Indian  Department.  138 

Bntler  to  the  board  of  offioers.  Bespeoting  the  demands  of  the 
officers  of  the  Indian  Department  for  settlement  of  their 
aoooants.  14ft 

Lient.  Wilkinson  to  the  board  of  oflBicers.  On  tie  same  snb- 
jeot  147 

BntlM*  to  Powell.  Besigniog  his  command  of  the  Indian  De- 
partment, finding  that  Dease  has  a  senior  appointment.  Had  not 
been  aware  of  this  till  the  commission  wss  prodaced  before  the 
board  of  officers,  and  cannot  help  feeling  injared  by  Col.  Jobnson*s 
concealment  of  the  matter.  149 

^  McKee  to  DePeyster.  The  reports  of  the  enemy's  movements  so 
circamstantially  given  prove  to  be  false.  The  large  body  of  Indians 
collected  had  dispersed  in  disgn^t.  Bdport  in  detail  of  the  attempt 
to  get  certain  intelligence.  Arrival  at  Bryant's  Station,  and  ansno- 
cessfal  attempt  to  draw  ont  the  garrison.  Arrival  at  the  Bine 
Licks,  where  the  enemy  attacked,  bat  were  totally  defeated.  There 
were  abont  '^^OO  picked  men  from  Kentncky,  commanded  by 
Colonels  Todd,  Trigg,  Boone  and  Todd  with  Majors  Harlin 
and  MoGkary,  most  of  whom  fell  in  action ;  140  killed  and  taken 
with  nearly  100  rifles,  others  of  the  rifles  being  thrown  into  a  deep 
river.  Prisoners  reported  a  Colonel  Logan  expected  with  100  men, 
bnt  after  waiting  for  him,  they  crossed  the  Ohio,  he  and  Caldwell 
arriving  here  last  night  to  send  back  help  to  bring  in  the  wonnded. 
Ten  Indians  killed,  with  LaBate,  of  the  Indian  Department,  killed 
by  an  enemy  whose  life  he  was  trying  to  save.  So  prisoners 
arrived.  Prisoners  agree  that  there  is  no  talk  of  an  expedition. 
The  militia  of  the  oouotry  have  been  employed  baitding  a  fort  at 
the  falls.  A  row-galley  carrying  one  O-poonder,  six  4poanders  and 
two  2-poanders,  which  had  gooe  to  the  month  of  the  Big  Miamis, 
had  caused  the  alarm.  Beports  from  Fort  Pitt  of  another  expedi- 
tion to  the  Indian  conntry.  Scoots  sent  to  ascertain.  The  report 
of  the  cruelties  by  the  Indians  (p.  87)  correct.  It  was  done  in  his 
absence,  to  avenge  the  massacre  of  the  Indian  women  and  children, 
some  of  the  prisoners  being  reoognixed  as  the  perpetrators.  The  re- 
presentations made  to  the  Indians  of  his  and  every  other  white  man's 
abhorrence  of  their  conduct.  Thinks,  however,  that  the  informant. 
Zsans,  had  exaggerated,  as  he  is  notoriously  disaffocteii  and  has 
been  in  the  habit  of  sending  inteligence  to  the  enemy.  154 

Powell  to  fialdimand.  Proceediogs  of  the  B>ard  of  officers  on 
Indian  accountR ;  refuses  to  admit  of  Butler  giving  up  the  charge 
of  hi^  department  (p.  149) ;  the  cordial  cooperation  between  him  and 
Dease.  Ift9 

Beport  by  Adongot's  son,  a  Seneca  chief,  who,  with  16  warriors, 
had  taken  three  prisoners,  bnt  released  them,  they  being  loyalists. 
They  report  French  troops  in  the  neighbourhood  of  New  York. 
Washington  had  agreed  to  a  cessation  of  arms  for  an  exchange  of 

Srisoners;  he  had  sent  Ooetda^  to  Oswego  and  Odwegatchie  to 
ring  in  prisoners.  The  loyalists  desori^  a  place  where  be 
(Adongot's  son)  might  meet  rebels  and  where  he  attacked  twenty 
and  killed  and  scal^  eiirht.  161 

Powell  to  Hathevrs.  Sends  proceedings  of  the  board  for  examin- 
ing Indian  accounts.  Still  thinks  they  cannot  be  seitled  till  John* 
son's  books  are  sent  up.    Transmits  letter  from  Better  to  the  board 


AsfttitM, 
Htafase. 


AsfWlSl, 


Bsstsmberl, 


so 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


B.  102 


lt83. 


Brpdcmber  1, 
Riagani. 


September  8| 
Detroit. 


September  4, 
KUgara. 


September  5, 
Detioit. 


September  5, 
Niagara. 

September  8, 
rort  Pitt. 


September  10^ 

Oarletoa 

laUnd. 

September  13, 
Niagara. 

September  19, 
Niagara. 

September  13, 
Niagara. 


September  19, 
Nga  ra. 

September  23, 
Niagara. 


September  33, 

Shawanete 

OoQotrj. 


(p.  145.)    Asks  that  it  be  laid  before  His  BzoelleDoy,  as  a  reason 
for  his  report  Pa^e  162 

Powell  to  Haldimand.  So  soon  as  he  has  mastered  the  rmngers 
and  foresters,  be  will  repair  to  O^wecco  ^^^  Oarleton  Island  and 
afterwards  to  Qaebec  to  receive  commands.  Tninsmitting  intelli- 
genoe.  163 

DePeyster  to  Powell.  Transmitting  the  intelligenoe  reoeived 
from  Oaldwell  and  McEee ;  they  are  not  agreeable  to  the  last 
orders,  bat  they  may  soon  have  another  brash  without  seekuiff^  the 
enemy  in  their  own  ooantry.  Was  doabtfol  of  the  fidelity  of  the 
Wabash  Indians  lately  oome  in ;  exacted  proof  of  their  attachment 
by  serding  .SO  warriors  to  join  Oaldwell,  and  to  bring  intelli^noe 
from  Post  Vincent.  They  brooght  Dattoo,  the  commandant  there, 
with  his  oom mission  and  papers ;  his  wife  and  family  sent  for.  fie 
declares  himself  tired  of  the  rebel  service  and  wishes  to  settle  in  this 
ooantry.  He  (DePeyster)  will  take  care  of  Dalton's  wife  and 
family  on  their  arrival  and  sends  down  Dal  ton  to  tell  his  own 
story.  He  says  the  enemy  are  determined  to  attack  Detroit,  hot 
donbts  their  ability.  166 

George  Forsyih  to  the  same.  Bepresents  the  state  of  the  affairs 
of  bis  firm  and  requests  leave  to  remain  in  the  apper  coantry  for 
the  eneaing  winter  to  have  the  debts  collected,  &o.  16^ 

Capt  Barnet  to  the  same.  Grant  ill ;  had  foand  the  provisions 
at  the  Miami  at  the  mercy  of  the  wind  and  weather;  had  bnilt  a 
block  hoose  for  their  lodgment,  which  ton  men  ooald  defend  against 
a  handred.  Favoarable  accoants  from  ihe  Indian  ooaotry.  Naval 
movements.  167 

Skene,  Brigade  Major,  receipt  to  Lieat.-Golonel  Danda^  for  pay- 
ment of  garrison  books,  &o.  17 1 

Peter  Coleman  to  John  Floyd.  Givins:  a  statement  of  the  defeax 
and  barninfl^  of  Crawford;  escape  of  John  Koight,  sargeon's 
mate,  &a  172 

fietarn  of  the  Naval  Department,  civil  and  military,  at  Carleton 
Island.  17H 


Has  drawn  for  the  expenses  of  the  post 

165 


Powell  to  Haldimand. 
till  the  24th  of  last  Jaae< 

Dandas  to  the  same.  Bodosing  letter  from  DePeyster  with 
copies  of  letters  from  Oaldwell,  &c.  174 

Same  to  Mathews.  Will  send  Dalton,  late  rebel  commandant 
at  Post  Vincent,  to  Qaebec.  That  he  has  written  to  His  Bzceilency 
with  DePeyster's  letter,  &c.  (p.  174).  Dalton*s  denial  that  an  attack 
wts  intended  on  Detroit ;  the  indalgence  given  him  since  he  has 
been  a  prisoner;  the  49  prisoners  shall  be  sent  to  Canada  as  soon 
as  possible.  18th  Sept.,  arrival  of  the  '<  Seneca."  Dalton's  com- 
mitisioDS,  &o.,  sent  to  Maarer  to  be  forwarded  to  Qaebec.  Thomp- 
son, a  merchant,  has  applied  for  leave  to  send  a  person  to  Toronto, 
opposite  Niagara,  to  trade  with  the  Indians;  asks  for  instrao- 
tions.  175 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Bespecting  leave  of  absence  to  Oapt  Barnet 
of  the  lake  marine.  177 

Same  to  the  same.  Recommending  that  Adjatant  Thomas 
Bennett  be  allowed  to  sell  his  adjatancy  to  Lieat.  George  Arm- 
strong, n^ 

McKee  to  DePeyster.  Report  of  two  nnsaccessfal  attacks  by 
Indians  on  Wheeling  and  a  small  fort  between  it  and  Beaver  Creek. 


B.  102 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


21 


1793. 


Oolober  6, 
Niagara. 


October  6, 
Kiagara. 


October  13, 
Mootraal. 

Oetober  14, 
Qocbec 


October  14, 
Montreal. 


October  14, 
Mootreal. 


October  14, 
Montreal. 


October  17, 
Montreal. 


October  18» 
Montreal. 


October  19, 
Montreal. 

October  19, 
Montreal. 

October  33, 
Niagara. 


Capture  of  ft  prisoner  belonging  to  an  army  of  1,200  men  on  the 
march  to  attack  the  Horon  villages.  The  measares  taken  to  resist 
the  enemy.  26th  September,  two  escaped  to  Fort  Pitt  D^lawares 
reported  the  arrival  of  Irvine  with  five  hundred  more  troops;  he 
is  to  meet  Clark  at  the  Shawanese  villages.  It  will  be  difficult  to 
collect  Indians  sufficient  to  oppoee  this  army.  Page  180 

Dundas  to  Haldimand.  Had  received  letter  by  hands  of  Lt.  CoL 
Hope,  who  would  report  the  state  of  affairs.  Good  behaviour  of  the 
Indians  with  Roes,  but  there  are  too  few;  Sir  John  Johnson  will 
send  more.  The  illness  of  Butler;  he  is  recovering.  Will  carry  out 
the  order  lespecting  the  Indians;  does  not  imagine  that  there  is  any 
cause  to  mistrust  them,  but  will  have  every  vigilance  exercised.  182 

Same  to  the  same.  Hope  and  Sir  John  Johnson  sailed  this  morn- 
ing. Has  since  heard  from  DaPeyster ;  encloses  letter.  Da 
Peyster  fears  that  the  Indians  will  be  driven  from  their  villages  this 
fall  and  hopes  for  reinforcements  to  support  them.  Reports  from 
Wheeling.  Caldwell  brought  to  Detroit  very  ill  with  an  intermitting 
fever ;  40  of  his  men  the  same,  as  well  as  the  crew  of  the  ''Faith  " 
and  most  of  the  Indians  in  the  lower  town  of  Sandusky.  Orant  has 
gone  to  assist  the  **  Faith's"  crew  and  to  take  off  the  provisions  and 
ammunition,  to  be  landed  at  the  foot  of  the  rapids.  DePeyster  dis- 
tressed for  want  of  Indian  goods.  184 

Uapt.  George  Lawe  to  Maclean.  With  details  of  his  distressing 
situation.  ^  1&3 

Brigadier  Maclean  to  Mathews.  Leave  of  absence  for  Major 
Hams  recommended.  The  clear  state  of  the  regimental  accounts. 
The  gratitude  of  Capt.  Lawe  to  the  General ;  his  di^ttressed  state.    186 

Same  to  the  same.  Bndosing  a  letter  from  Capt.  Lawe;  his 
distressing  situation.  The  answer  to  the  application  of  Major  Harria 
for  leave  of  absence  may  be  sent  to  himself.  190 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Respecting  the  application  of  leave  of 
absence  for  Maj^r  Harris.  Respecting  the  accounta  of  his  regi- 
ment. 192 

Same  to  the  same.  Has  sent  list  of  the  successions  in  the  84th 
Regiment  The  advantages  arising  from  the  settlement  of  disputes 
as  to  rank,  &o.  Asks  that  the  successions  may  go  in  the  regiments, 
as  is  the  case  in  the  3 1st  and  44th.  Trusts  that  all  the  disputes  that 
have  arisen  in  the  regiment  will  cease  by  the  removal  of  the  men 
who  were  the  cause  of  them.  194 

Colonel  AlUn  Maclean.  Memorials  setting  forth  his  services  in 
raising  the  corps  of  Highland  Emigrants  (84th),  the  promises  made 
of  remuneration,  &c.,  and  praying  that  he  may  be  allowed  to  sell 
out  to  Major  John  Adolphus  Harris.  196 

Same  to  Mathews.  Respecting  commani  money  at  Niagara; 
how  the  difficulty  with  Col.  Dundas  may  be  smoothed  over. 
Alarm  at  a  sudden  attack  of  sore  throat,  &o.  Hopes  to  be 
perfectly  well  tomorrow.  200 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Urging  the  prayer  of  his  memorial  (p.  196) 
so  that  he  may  not  leave  his  family  in  distress.  202 

Capt.  Malcolm  Fraser  to  the  same.  Memorial  praying  for  promo- 
tion, stating  his  services.  206 

Dundas  to  the  same.  DePeyster  reports  that  all  the  scouts  have 
returned  from  the  neighbourhood  of  Tuscarawas,  without  seeing  the 
enemy,  who  it  is  supposed  did  not  foel  themselves  stron«^  enough. 
The  movements  of  rangers  and  Canadian  Yolunteers.  De  Peyster 
afraid  of  the  demands  ot  the  Indians,  there  being  little  or  nothing  in 


22 


HALDIM4ND  OOLLBOTION. 


B.    102 


1T82 


October  23, 
Detroit. 


October  25, 
Pipes  towo. 

October  25, 

Cherokee 

GooQtrj. 


October  30, 
Oiwego. 


KoTember  2, 
Niagara. 


If  OTOttber  6, 
Niagara. 


Norember  12, 
Niagara. 


NoTcmber  13| 
Oswego. 


Btore  for  them ;  what  is  to  be  done  ?   Sir  John  Johnson  aware  of  the 
state  of  the  stores.  Page  208 

DePeyster  to  Dandas.  Had  de^patohed  the  ''Danmore"  and  ''Wian- 
dot,"  with  Brant  and  BioDoagaii  s  detaohmentf*.  Heport  from  Pipes- 
town  of  the  mnsterin^  of  men  at  Fort  Pitt,  under  Irv^ine,  f6r 
Sandnsky.  Clark  to  move  against  the  Shawanese  towns  and  try  to 
form  a  janotion  with  Irvine  at  Sandosky.  The  report  enters  into 
details.  Had  in  consequence  ooantermanded  Brant,  and  made 
other  preparations,  bat  will  not  make  any  movement  till  he  has 
certain  intellifi:ence  of  the  enemy  being  in  motion.  210 

McEee  to  DePeyster.  Reoapitalating  the  reports  respecting  the 
movements  of  Irvine  and  Clark.  213 

John  McDonald  to  McEee.  Arrival  of  three  rebel  armies; 
delivery  to  them  of  the  whites  by  the  Indians.  His  escape,  with 
that  of  a  few  others,  to  Chicamaga,  where  the  northern  Indiana  have 
been  of  groat  service.  Will  take  the  Shawanese  down  to  St.  Angos- 
tine.    Reommends  the  bearer  of  the  letter  and  his  companions.  216 

Allan  Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Report  on  the  state  of  the  garri- 
son Qf  Oswego  and  Carleton  Island,  and  suggestions  as  to  the  best 
means  of  defence  for  the  winter.  The  quantity  of  provisions  and 
Htores  is  one  reason  for  not  having  a  weak  garrison  at  Carleton 
Island.  The  great  credit  due  to  ^ajor  S>5S  for  his  seal  in  carrying 
on  the  works.  217 

Dandas  to  the  same.  Dodbu  the  tmth  of  the  large  force  reported 
by  DePeyster  as  attacking  the  Indians.  Has  ordered  the  Indian 
villages  to  send  out  scoats  for  their  own  security.  The  bad  state  of 
the  roadH  from  rain;  Stedman  can  get  little  more  provisions  or 
mercbandiiie  over  the  carrying  place  this  fall.  4th  November. 
Farther  letter  from  DePeyster,  that  if  the  reports  be  correct,  he 
mu^t  detain  the  rangers.  2i0 

Allan  Maclean  to  the  same.  Had  arrived  from  Oswego,  after  a 
disagreeable  passage  of  six  days.  Bvery  thing  in  good  order  bat 
the  fortifications,  which  require  repair.  The  biid  r^Mis  make  trans- 
port difficult  over  the  carrying  place.  The  strength  of  the  garrisons 
sufficient  for  the  winter,  as  there  is  no  risk  of  an  attack  til)  June. 
Does  not  halt  believe  the  reports  sent  to  Dundas  of  the  intended 
attack  on  Detroit.  Scouts  have  been  sent  out.  Ross  has  consented 
that  the  44  men  of  the  84th  Grenadiers  should  be  removed  from 
Oswego,  but  objected  to  part  with  Capt.  Lauchlan  Maclean,  who 
was  his  right-hand-man.  22i 

Same  to  the  same.  Thanks  for  letters  received.  Bvery  attention 
shall  be  paid  to  have  a  regular  communication  from  post  to  post 
established.  Sergeant  Brass  shall  have  assistance  for  constructing 
his  mill.  Confirmation  of  his  disbelief  in  the  reported  preparations 
for  attacking  Detroit.  These  reports  are  periodical  and  usually 
false.  The  management  of  the  garrison  of  Niagara  could  not  be  in 
better  hands  than  those  of  Dundas.  He  growls  at  the  consumption 
of  rum ;  has  diminished  it  already  and  will  probably  diminish  it  still 
more  in  the  course  of  the  winter.  225 

Ross  to  Allan  Maclean  (extract).  Is  of  opinion  that  the  rebels 
will  attack  the  post  in  March.  The  Indians  are  all  leaving;  will  be 
needed  then.  The  belief  spreading  that  the  king  will  not  succeed, 
and  the  colpnial  troops  are  beginning  to  think  f  >r  the  sake  of  their 
property  that  it  will  be  best  to  make  peace  with  the  rebels.  Desire 
to  desert  increasing;  there  should  be  British  troops  in  the  garrison. 
Asks  him  (Macleanj  to  communicate  these  views  to  the  Oeneral.  228 


B.   102  HALMMAND  OOLLKOTION.  S& 


1782. 

Korember  16,     Allan  Maclean  to  Haldimand.    Has  ascertained  personally  the 
NUgarm.         f^^j  ^^^  of  the  roads.    A  large  quantity  of  provisions  most  remain 
at  Carleton  Island  over  and  above  what  the  stores  will   bold  ;   how 
the  floor.  &o.,  are  to  be  covered,  with  other  details.    Arrival  of  the^ 
"  Seneca  "  with  Indian  presents  for  Detroit  which  shall  be  at  once  for- 
warded.   The  cannon  and  shot,  by  the  same  vessel,  for  the  shipping- 
on  Lake  Erie,  most  remain   till  spring.    John  Hontonr    and  his 
brother  (five  brothers  having  been  killed  daring  the  war)    have 
returned  with  three  young  female  prisoners  and  four  scalps.    The 
report  brooght  by  the  prisoners  is  that  the  assembled  enemy  had  re- 
turned home  on  receipt  of  a  letter  from  Washington.  PtLge  230 
Korember  21,      Same  to  the  same.     Will  attend  to  the  letters  received.    Arrival 
jiiagara.         ^^  ^  companies  of  the  34th  with  Col.  Hoyes  from  Lachine,  on  the 
19th  and  one  company  with  Gotte  on  the  20th.    The  other  three 
companies  at  Carleton  Island  waiting  for  the  '*  Seneca.'*  Distress  for 
want  of  accommodation ;  details  of  the  distribution  of  the  troops  at 
Detroit,   Fort  Schlosser,  Fort  Erie,  &o.    Want  of  barrack  stores, 
supply  of  rum  to  Detroit  and  Carleton  Inland,  part  of  which  Dnnda» 
bad  to  purchase.    No  more  shall  be  purchased  without  His  Excel- 
lency's approbation.  233 
Korember  14,      Same  to  &f athews.    Bespecting  Indian   clothing.     Proposed  re- 
Nitgara.         duction  by  Butler  in  the  Indian   Department     Butler  mortified 
that  his  accounts  are  not  yet  settled.    Offer  by  Brass  to  build  a 
corn  ard  saw  mill.    Indians  anxious  to  be  allowed  to  go  down  to 
Montreal  237 
lioTember  34,      p.  M.  Wilkinson  to  Allan  Maclean.    Beports  the  wet  and  dam- 
'"^^^^         aged  state  of  the  Indian  presents,  and  the  want  of  such  invoices  as 
would  enable  the  deficiency  to  be  checked.    Necessary  articles  are 
not  in  the  packages,  whilst  others,  unnecessary  at  this  season,  are 
in  large  quantities.    Ai^ks  for  a  survey.  289 
VoTember  30»      Allan  Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Enclosing  reports  from  DePeyster. 
Miagftca.         j^  astonished  that  the  Indians  should  be  off  their  guard  after  the  intel- 
ligence  they  had,  so  as  to  be  surprised.    The  distribution  of  troops. 
Arrival  of  Indian  presents.                                                               243 
Norember  SS,      Same  to  MathewR.    Confirming  the  correctness  of  the  report  on 
Atagara.         Indian  goods  contained  in  Wilkinson's  letter  (p.  239),  which  he 
reouests  should  be  laid  before  His  Excellency.  246 
December  10,      Brigade  order.    That  all  instructions  respecting  the  Indian  De- 
Niagara.         partment  are  to  be  giv^^n  by  Col.  Butler.  248 
December  11,      Bx tract  of  speech  delivered  to  Brigadier  General  Maclean  by  the 
Niagara.        principal  chiefs  and  warriors  of  the  i:>iz  Nation  Indians.  249 
December  16,      Allan  Maclean  to  Haldimand.    Transmitting  speech  of  the  Six 
Miagara.        Kation  Indians,  with  his  answer.    Their  desire  for  a  speedy  reply 
from  His  Excellency,  and  that  their  hands  should  not  be  tied,  as 
they  were  in  a  different  situation  from  the  troops,  &c.    They  had 
resolved  to  act  like  men  to  avenge  the  massacre  of  the  Shawanese. 
Trannmitting  the  order  issued  as  to  the  management  of.the  Indian 
Department  by  Butler  (p.  248).    The  orders  given  as  to  the  pay  of 
artificers,  &o.  252 
Maclean's  answer  to  the  Indians'  speech  (p.  249)  follows.         26K 
December  20,      Betarn  of  Indian  presents  delivered  to  the  office  and  issuing  store, 
Niagara.         fj^j^  ig^  October  to  30ih  November,  1782.  26 1 
December  23,      Allan  Maclean  to  Haldimand.     Supporting  the  request  of  Major 
Miagaia.         Bo^g  fQ^  Brjiigij   troops  at  Oswego.     Many  of  the  colonial  troopa 
being  really  rebels,  art*  ready  to  desert  at  the  first  opportunity.    263 


24 


HALDIM4ND  OOLLSOTION . 


B.  IM 


1782. 
DeMmber  24, 


December  24, 

December  24, 

Niagara. 

December  24, 
Niagara. 

December  24, 

Niagara.  * 


December  24, 
Niagara. 

December  24, 

Niagara. 

December  26, 

Niagara. 


NodAte. 


Allan  Maclean  to  Hallimanl  Yeasels  for  Detroit  have  been  driven 
back  and  been  laid  op.  The  slovenly  and  irregular  manner  in  v^hioh 
the  Indian  presents  have  been  sent  op  from  Canada.  A  sarvey  has 
been  made  on  the  goods,  showiog  the  assortment  unequal  to  the 
purpose,  with  a  large  qnaotity  of  unnecessary  articles.  The 
**  Seneca,"  with  three  companies  of  the  34ih  and  600  sets  of  bedding, 
compelled  to  return  to  Carleton  island.  Will  send  a  separate  ae- 
oount  of  goods  borrowed  from  each  merchant  to  make  up  for 
the  deficiencies  in  the  Indian  supplies  ;  the  articles  borrowed  to  be 
returned  in  spring.  Butler's  ill-health ;  he  is  the  only  man  able  to 
manage  the  Indians.  No  word  from  DePeyster ;  is,  therefore,  in 
hopes  that  things  are  not  so  bad  as  represented.  Had  sent  off  an 
ezpresd  to  Detroit  to  satisfy  the  Indiaos  that  reiDforoements  would 
be  sent  there  in  spring.  P^ge  2^ 

Philip  Stedman's  account  against  the  Indian  Department. 


270 


Abstract  of  the  Qaartermaster  Generars  account  at  Niagara,  and 
its  dependencies,  between  the  25th  June  and  date.  271 

Abstract  of  the  engineer's  account  for  the  same,  for  the  same 
date.  272 

Betum  of  the  ofSicers  commanding  at  the  upper  po^ts,  namely, 
Niagara,  Detroit,  Michillimakinak  and  Oswegatchie,  from  26th 
June  to  date.  273 

Provincial  contingent  for  the  same  and  the  same  date.  274 

Beturn  of  work  done  in  the  engineer*s  departmeut  at  Niagara 
and  its  dependencies,  from  25th  June  to  date.  275 

Articles  to  be  cleared  up  bv  the  1st  Battalion  of  the  84th  Be^'- 
ment,  before  the  arreais  can  be  paid  to  the  officers.  278 

How  the  preceding  articles  were  cleared  up.  281 

Allan   Maclean  to  Mathews.    Explaining  how  the  invoices  of 

foods  borrowed  from  the  merchants  for  the  Indian  Department 
ave  been  made  out.  Prays  that,  out  of  charity,  any  old  news- 
papers  come  in  since  the  10th  of  October  may  be  sent  up  to  help 
him  to  kill  time  in  the  winter.  283 

Memorandum  of  new  picketing  wanted  at  Niagara,  with  list  of 
the  difforent  places  where  it  is  to  be  used.  285 


Lettsbs  FROM  Officers  Commanding  AT  Niagara. — 1777  to   1784. 


1782. 
March  28, 
Montreal. 

1T83. 
Januarj  7, 
Detroit. 


B.  103. 


Vol.  IV. 


B.M.,  21,763. 


The  petition  of  William  Keries  and  olherp,  prapng  that  steps 
may  be  taken  to  have  their  children  returned  to  them,  who  are  now 
in  the  hands  of  the  Indians.  494 

Major  DePeyster  to  Brigadier  Maclean.  Detention  of  scouts  from 
Fort  Pitt  by  bad  weather.  The  enemy  had  advanced  to  Standing 
8tone;  had  destroyed  Ohillicoiheke  village,  a  trader's  hoase  and 
pack,  near  the  Giaise,  and  killed  ten  Indians.  Their  sadden  retreat 
owing  to  the  dispersal  of  the  army  from  Fort  Pitt,  by  order  of 
Congress.  Shoald  this  not  be  the  forerunner  of  peace,  there  will  be 
warm  work  in  the  Indian  country  next  campaign;  is,  therefore, 
glad  to  hear  of  expected  reinforcement.  Two  companies  of  the  34th 
and  two  of  Eangers,  or  one  more  at  least,  shoald  be  sent  to  keep  up 


B.  103 


HALDDiAMD  OOLLIOTION. 


25 


1783. 


Jannarj  8, 
Detroit 


Janoftiy  ll, 
Niagara. 

Jannarj  18, 
Hiagara. 


Janaaiy  98, 
Niagara. 

January  28, 
Niagara. 


Febmarj  2, 
Niagara. 


February  3| 
Niagara. 


February  4, 
Niagara. 

February  5, 
Niagara. 


the  drooping  epirits  of  the  Indians.  Bailer  should  be  requested  to 
withdraw  Caldwell  from  the  post;  he  is  aufaitot  the  Indian  oonn- 
try  and  the  Indians  are  fond  oi  him.  The  severity  of  the  weather. 
Letters  will  be  forwarded  to  Miohillamakinak  with  information  to 
Captain  Bobertson.  Will  detain  the  Indian  express  till  they  have 
a  meeting  with  the  copper-coloared  gentry,  which  will  be  of  infinite 
service.    McKee  not  arrived  owing  to  bad  roads.  Page  1 

Capt  Grant  to  Maclean.  Yefsel  sent  to  the  Pinery  in  the  fall 
only  returned,  having  been  caught  in  the  ice.  The  mildness  of  the 
winter,  with  the  absence  of  many  of  the  Department,  will  prevent 
him  collecting  the  quantity  of  timber  expected.  New  vessel  to  be 
ready  by  March;  will  mount  14  twelve  pounders  on  board  of  her, 
and  14  nines  on  board  the  <*  G-age,"  ana  10  fours  on  the  **  Faith/' 
besides  those  for  the  row  valleys,  detailed.  There  will  be  vessels 
sufSicient  for  transport  in  addition.  Will  look  to  him  (Maclean)  for 
sailors  and  marines.  4 

Estimate  of  deficiencies  in  the  issuing  store,  Indian  Depart- 
ment 6 

Brigadier  Maclean  to  Capt.  Mathews,  Bemarks  on  the  issue  of 
rum  to  the  Indians  by  Mr.Stedman  at  Fort  Schlosser ;  his  objec- 
tions to  the  practice.  Suspects  it  is  done  partly  with  a  view  to  keep 
the  Indians  from  molesting  Stedman's  cattle ;  there  is  no  doubt  of 
Stedman's  honestv,  but  proposes  to  give  Capt.  Fraser  an  allowance 
of  rum  for  the  Indians,  so  as  to  relieve  Stedman  of  the  responsi- 
bility. The  proposal  is  Butler'Sy  which  he  (Maclean)  has  adopted.  9 

Same  to  the  same.  Bespecting  goods  for  the  Indians  bor- 
rowed from  the  merchants,  and  to  Km  returned.  The  merchants  are 
willing  to  furnish  more  on  the  same  conditions.    Sends  returns.    12 

Same  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  distribution  of  Indian  pre- 
sents, and  the  necessity  for  changes  in  the  department.  The  suit- 
ableness of  Wilkinson  for  the  position  of  general  storekeeper.        14 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Asking  instructions  as  to  CapU  Ghrant's 
demands  for  soldiers  to  act  as  marines  on  Lake  Brie ;  has  no  sail- 
ors to  give  him.  The  timber  for  a  saw-mill  and  a  grist  mill  ready ; 
if  the  iron  work  is  sent  up  in  the  spring  they  will  soon  be  fit  for  use. 
Desires  to  know  from  Twiss  the  wages  for  millwrights.  Some  one 
is  wanted  to  take  the  place  of  Bliss,  a  commissarv,  who  wishes  to 
resign.  Movements  of  socuts.  Want  of  medical  necessaries  for 
the  sick  of  the  8th  and  34th.  Begrets  that  the  sick  can  get  no  fresh 
beef,  whilst  there  is  plenty  issued  at  Detroit.  22 

Same  to  the  same.  Major  DePeyster  reports  that  not  much  dam- 
age has  been  done  to  the  rebels.  Alarming  reports  from  the  Indians, 
to  which  he  does  not  five  credit  Had  sent  a  detachment  to  their 
help,  which  returned  finding  that  the  report  of  the  enemy's 
approach  was  a  false  alarm.  The  movement  had,  however,  a  good 
effect  on  the  Indians,  and  put  them  in  good  humour.  Scouts  orcbred 
to  the  Gtonessee  country  to  be  sent  forward  under  Butler's  direction. 
The  damage  to  the  pork  when  the  warm  weather  shall  set  in  on 
account  of  bad  barrels.  The  steps  to  be  taken  to  prevent  loss,  so 
far  as  pssible,  from  this  cause.  25 

Bstimate  of  Indian  presents  issued  by  James  Clement,  from  25th 
to  30th  November,  1782.  29 

Maclean  to  Mathews.  Inquiry  as  to  the  cause  of  deficiencies  n 
goods  for  the  Indians ;  exonerates  the  issuer  from  dishonesty,  the 
deficiencies  have  arisen  from  carelessness.  The  rejection  of  rum,  it 
not  being  up  to  the  standard  proof.  30 


12fr— 25 


26 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


B.  loa 


1783. 
February  17, 
Qaebee. 


March  — 


IfarchS, 
Detroit 


March  16, 
Oswego. 


March  21, 
Oswego. 


March  29, 
Niagara. 


March  29, 
Niagara. 


Haldimand  to  Sir  Gnv  Oarletor.  The  information  from  Maclean 
of  barbarities  oommitted  on  the  Indiana  at  a  Shawanese  settlement 
(Standing  Stone  Village)  by  the  Virginians.  Has  ased  every  means 
to  restrain  the  Indians  from  retaliating.  Asks  him  (Oarleton^  to 
represent  the  matter  to  Washington.  Imported  evacuation  of  Char; 
lestown.  Page  33 

Examination  of  Waterman  Baldwin,  a  prisoner  from  Wyoming. 
What  he  had  heard  of  ramoors  of  peace,  and  the  movements  of  the 
AmerioanSi  &o.  41 

DePeyster  to  Maclean.  Arrival  of  frioker  with  letter.  Arrival 
of  McKee ;  thuags  qaiet  in  the  Shawanese  country.  Difficulty  in  get- 
ting the  Indians  to  return  to  their  village.  The  prospect  of  a  rein- 
forcement gives  great  confidence  to  the  Indians.  Will  not  know  the 
need  for  the  detachment  till  the  sconts  retam,  so  that  there  is  time 
to  wait  the  arrival  of  the  ''  Hope."  Fifty  Oherokees  have  come  to 
Wakatomakee,  27  of  whom  have  come  to  Detroit  with  letters  to 
McKee,  ehowiog  that  the  rebels  had  very  formidable  intentions 
against  the  Indian  country  in  general.  lietters  from  Michillima- 
kinak ;  the  winter  had  set  in  again  after  the  Eiver  and  Lake  St. 
Clair  had  been  free  of  ice.  43 

Major  Boss  to  the  same.  Asks  for  a  reinforcement  to  hurry  on 
the  defences.  His  Bzcellenoy  agrees  that  the  garrison  should  be  more 
compofied  of  veterans ;  his  opinion  of  the  troops  there.  The  situa- 
tion critical ;  the  post  will  probably  be  the  earliest  object  of  the 
enemy  in  spring.  The  proposed  supply  of  well  chosen  Indians  will 
be  very  usefbl  and  remedy  desertion.  Those  at  the  post  not  active, 
and  failed  to  discover  the  enemy  thoagh  so  near.  All  the  presents 
for  the  expected  Indians  should  be  ffiven  at  the  post,  so  as  to  attach 
them.  Arrival  of  Oneidas,  who  had  to  be  clothed ;  they  go  off  well 
contented.  46 

Same  to  the  same.  Sends  His  Majesty's  speech,  the  most  humi- 
liating that  ever  came  from  the  Throne.  Beports  of  an  early  attack 
on  Odwego,  if  peace  does  not  ensue.  The  shabby  conduct  of  Con- 
gress, in  attempting  to  secure  Oswego  before  the  do&iite  conclusion 
of  peace,  so  that  it  might  belong  to  the  United  States.  Willet's 
threat  to  retam  in  spring ;  his  precipitate  flight ;  300  of  his  officers 
and  men  frozen  and  dead  on  the  road.  Although  he  (Boss)  wants 
veterans,  he  has  no  reason  to  suspect  either  the  principles  or  con- 
duct of  the  troops  with  him ;  on  the  contrary,  they  showed  the 
greatest  spirit  when  expecting  attack.  '*Poor  fellows.  I  have  a 
paper  now  in  my  possession  which  particularise  the  names  of  fifty 
men  of  the  garrison  whose  little  property  is  now  under  confisca- 
tion." 49 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Will  attend  to  instructions  in  late  letter. 
Sending  a  coffer  with  papers  for  Maarer  firom  MichUlimakinak. 
Sending  the  depositions  of  two  prisoners  taken  near  Wyoming 
(p.  41).  Oommissary  Blies  to  leave  in  May  on  account  of  bad  health. 
The  one  sent  in  his  place  not  to  be  too  great  a  gentleman,  as  the  pay 
will  not  keep  up  one  of  that  sort.  51 

Same  to  the  same.  Work  on  t^e  mills  shall  be  forwarded  with  all 
ezpeditioui  Declines  to  consult  with  Butler  or  others  respecting 
the  best  methods  of  building.  Finds  it  a  maxim  *^  that  has  been 
long  adopted  in  this  part  of  the  world,  that  whatever  can  be  got 
from  Government  is  well  got  where  no  censure  can  ensue."  He  will 
go  on  the  spot  and  report  in  a  tew  days.  Betum  sent  of  the  fiirms 
about  Niagara.  Bespecting  the  want  of  invoices  for  Indian  goods.  5^ 


B.  103 


HALDIHAND  OOLLlOTION. 


2» 


1788. 
lfaroh29, 
Niagara. 


March  80, 
Niagara. 


April  9, 
New  York. 


April  18, 
Niagara. 


April  14, 
Newbargb. 


April  16, 
Niagara. 


April  16, 
Oswego. 


April  18. 
Montreal. 

April  30, 
Niagara. 


Maclean  to  Boss.  Is  anxious  to  give  him  a  reinforcement,  bat  there 
onght  to  have  been  some  definite  number  applied  for.  He  must 
specify  how  many  are  required  and  how  many  can  be  accom- 
modated. Wishes  that  he  (Boss)  had  written  to  the  General 
through  the  winter  about  a  reinforcement,  as  enough  of  troops 
might  have  been  sent  to  Niagara  for  that  purpose.  The  General 
does  not  speak  of  a  reinforcement,  but  only  of  sending  to  Niagara 
men  suspected  of  being  ready  to  desert,  to  be  replaced  by  regmars 
fh>m  thence.  Quotes  from  his  (Ross')  own  letters  to  show  how 
impossible  it  was  to  comply  with  his  wishes  as  to  the  84th.  As  to 
losing  property  on  the  5iohawk  Eiver,  not  one  of  the  l^4th  ever  had 
an  acre  there  to  lose.  The  destruction  it  would  be  to  a  regiment  to 
have  it  parcelled  out  in  small  numbers.  If  he  suspects  the  84th  he 
should  send  the  whole,  officers  and  men,  to  Niagara  to  be  replaced 
by  regulars.  In  a  P.S.  is  iglad  to  find  that  he  (R  ss)  has  changed 
his  mind  about  bis  garrison.  Page  56 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Boss  anxious  for  reinforcements ;  50  men 
have  been  sent  of  the  34th  Begiment  fix>m  Garleton  Island. 
Apprehends  Uiat  the  garrison  of  Oswego  will  be  sickly  in  May 
next.  Is  sorry  for  the  sake  of  Major  Boss  that  Willet  had  not  the 
spirit  to  attack  Oswego.  Is  glad  to  learn,  however,  that  Willet  had 
lost  half  his  men  by  frost-bite.  Commissary  Maclean  at  Carleton 
Island  does  not  know  what  to   do    with    the  largo   quantity  of 

Srovisions  next  spring.  Has  ordered  him  to  complete  Detroit  and 
[ichillimakinak  for  twelve  months  from  next  June.  Desires 
instructions  if  the  order  is  not  approved  of.  P.S. — Beduotion  in  the 
Indian  Department  ordered  by  Sir  John  Johnson.  Is  sorry  for 
Wilkinson's  removal,  who  is  an  honest  man.  Suggests  his  appoint- 
ment  as  commissary  in  lieu  of  Bliss.  63 

Sir  Ouy  Garleton  to  Washington.  Applying  for  a  passport  for 
the  bearers  of  despatches  over  land  to  Haldimand,  respecting  peace 
preliminaries  being  ratified.  67 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Transmitting  accounts  of  the  Bngineer's 
and  Quartermaster  General's  Departments ;  provincial  contingent 
accounts  and  return  of  officers  commanding  at  the  posts  in  the 
district.  68 

Washington  to  Maclean.  Informing  him  of  the  ratification  of 
preliminaries  of  peace  ;  that  the  necessary  documents  had  been 
sent  to  Haldimand,  but  that  on  account  of  the  distance  and  the 
delay  ttiat  must  take  place  in  receiving  orders  from  Quebec,  he  had 
sent  this  unofficial  notice  to  prevent  hostile  movement  on  either 
side.  70 

Inquest  on  the  body  of  the  Indian  murdered  by  Jonathan 
Pray  (77).  87 

The  same  continued.  89 


Boss  to  Maclean.  Letter  from  Carleton  reports  that  1,200 
Continentals  were  to  leave  Newburgh,  probably  to  attack  Oswego. 
Asks  for  the  assistance  promised.  <'  No  peace  likely  to  be ;  happy 
news  I  hope."  72 

Sir  John  Johnson;  instructions  to  Samuel  Thompson,  store 
keeper  for  the  Six  Nation  Department  at  Niagara,  74 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.    The  reported  killing  of  the  Indians  and 

Elunder  of  a  trader  at  Standing  Stone  Village  is  not  a  fresh  outrage, 
ut  the  one  previouslv  reportra.    The  Council  of  the  Six  Nations 
highly  pleased  with  Haldimand's  speech  and  sentiments ;  sends  the 
answer ;  has  no  doubt  the  Indians  will  behave  well  and  obey  His 
12fr— 25| 


April  tf^ 


28  HALDIXAND  OOLLIOTIOII.  B^   103 


1783.  Ezcellenoy'B  instructions.  Is  sorry  that  four  Delawares  have 
returned  with  the  scalps  of  a  man  and  hoy  and  with  a  prisoner,  a 
young  lad  of  seventeen.  They  had  been  as  far  south  as  Port  Pitt 
and  at  Hannah's  town,  about  40  miles  east  of  it.  The  four  Indians 
reprimanded.  At  the  Ck>uncil  of  the  Six  Nations,  tlie  Indians 
warned  that  unless  they  refrained  from  such  j^roceedings,  they  conld 
expect  no  protection.  Cruel  murder  committed  on  a  Delaware, 
supposed  to  be  by  a  man  named  Jonathan  Pray.  If  found  goilty, 
he  trusts  Pray  will  be  sent  up,  to  convince  the  Indians  that  they 
*  will  get  redress.  Page  76 

April  t»,  Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Transmitting  correspondence  with  fi^  at 

Niagara.  Oswego  respecting  reinforcements.  The  want  of  easterly  winds  has 
prevented  the  arrival  of  troops  from  Carleton  Island,  but  hopes  that 
the  reinforcements  will  reach  0«wego  to^ay  or  to-morrow.  Is  aor- 
prised  that  no  vessel  has  yet  arrived  from  Detroit,  as  the  winds  have 
Seen  fair.  <*  It  is  a  cruel  thing  for  men  of  honour  to  have  to  do  in 
such  cases  as  the  present  with  such  worthless  and  faithless  people  as 
the  rebels,  for  while  I  was  busy  in  using  every  means  in  my  power 
to  prevent  the  Indians  from  going  to  war  they  were  preparing  to 
cut  the  throats  of  the  Indians.  I  was  forced  to  send  three  solemn 
embassies  to  stop  four  large  parties  last  week  only.  However,  please 
Ood,  we  shall  be  prepared  for  the  worst"  80 

Sarnt*  to  Boss.  Has  received  the  copy  sent  of  Oarleton's  letter. 
Is  happy  that  he  (Boss)  has  sent  express  to  Major  Harris  for  an^mu- 
nition.  Has  no  doubt  he  has  also  asked  for  the  two  companies  of 
the  34th  and  the  ten  Bangers,  which  Harris  was  ordered  to  have  in 
readiness  to  .send  to  Oswego.  No  troops  can  be  sent  .there  from 
Niagara  for  want  of  boats.  The  only  vessel  was  sent  off  to  Oswego 
with  Oapt.  Dame  of  the  Bangers  and  20  Indians.  Surprised  she  had 
not  arrived  before  the  express  left.  Hopes  that  by  the  time  this 
reachea  there  will  be  600  men  in  garrison  at  Oswego,  a  more 
respectable  situation  than  Niagara  occupies,  seeing  the  number  of 
sick,  A;c.,  there.  He  (Maclean)  is  in  a  delicate  position.  He  must 
not  only  look  after  Oswego,  but  also  after  DePeyster,  as  well  as  the 
Six  Nations.  The  false  reports  spread  by  the  enemy.  It  would  be 
folly  to  dismantle  Niagara  of  any  number  of  men  till  the  enemy's 
movements  are  known.  His  calculation  of  their  numbers  and 
plans.  Believes  their  real  designs  are  against  the  Indians.  Move- 
ments of  scouts.  Danger  of  the  Indians  making  a  separate  peace 
with  the  rebels  should  they  believe  themselves  deserted.  PS. — No 
boats  at  Albany  or  Schenectady.  82 

April  33,  Journal  of  Cantain  Lewis  Powell  and  Brant    Speech  of  Sayen- 

Todoha.  garaghta  that  the  Indians  are  in  readiness  for  the  expedition 
ordered,  &Ci  97 

Maclean  to  EEaldimand.  Sending  down  two  prisoners  for  the 
murder  of  the  Indian  (p.  77).  All  are  alive  on  the  reports  that  the 
Indians  are  coming  to  attack.  No  vessel  has  arrived  from  Detroit. 
Has  sent  off  an  express  to  DePeyster.  It  is  impossible  to  say  where 
the  enemy  will  attack.  Walker,  sui'g<H>n's  mate  of  the  84th,  wishes 
to  resign.  Has  sent  to  Quebec  for  a  substitute  to  be  passed  by  Dr. 
Mabane.  100 

April  24,  Same  to  the  same.    The  steps  that  have  been  taken  for  the  pre- 

Nkgara.  servation  of  the  provisions  have  anticipated  His  Bxcellency*s 
orders.  The  quantity  of  fish  caught  has  saved  the  consumptipn  of 
pork.  Inquiry  should  be  made  of  the  consumption  of  fresh  beef  at 
Detroit,  &c.  Bliss,  the  commissary,  has  been  obliged  to  give  up  his 
charge  owing  to  ill-health.    An  honest  sergeant  of  the  34Ui  Begi* 


Aiiriiai, 
Niagara. 


B.  103 


HALDIUAND  OOLLIOTION. 


29 


1783. 


April  26. 
Bocber  ae 
Bout 


April  27, 


April  28, 
NUgara. 


April  30| 
Detroit. 


De^it. 


Msyl, 
Detroit 
May  2, 
Niagara. 


Niagara. 


1Ut3, 
PbiUdelphia. 


meat  takes  his  plaoe  in  the  meaotime.  Offers  saggestions  as  to  the 
best  means  of  having  the  provisions  sent  to  the  posts,  &o.   Page  102 

JMoKee  to  DePeyster.  Reporting  a  rnmonr  that  the  enemy  were 
ooming  to  invade  the  Indian  ooantnr  by  way  of  Braver  Greek.  The 
statement  that  Higgins  had  gone  off  to  the  enemy  is  false,  as  he  was 
at  his  plaoe  yesterday.  107 

Maclean  to  flaldimand.  Beporting  that  he  had  received  the  pro- 
olamation  of  a  cessation  of  arms.  Me  would  see  that  no  hostile 
act  was  committed.  The  complaint  of  Ck>lonel  Willet  respecting 
Wyoming  was  without  foundation ;  that  no  men  had  been  there 
from  this  district ;  six  men  on  a  «cout  had  taken  two  men  in  a 
canoe  40  miles  from  Wyoming  and  brought  them  in  safe ;  that 
Willet  had  forgotten  the  conduct  of  his  sava^^es  at  Standing  Stone 
Yillage,  and  that  it  was  a  matter  of  surprise  that  the  Indians  could 
be  restrained  considering  the  many  reasons  they  had  for  acts  of 
retaliation,  &c.  108 

Same  to  the  same.  Pointing  out  the  distress  in  which  he  shall  be 
involved  by  the  reduction,  and  asking  leave  to  go  to  England  to 
look  after  his  interests.  Ill 

DePeyster  to  Maclean.  Has  received  letters  from  Niagara  by 
express  in  thirteen  days.  Is  impatient  for  the  arrival  of  vessel ;  has 
oraered  off  the  '*  Hope  '*  and  *'  Dnnmore";  will  detain  the  latter  on 
the  chance  of  hearing  from  McKee,  as  two  days  will  either  confirm 
or  contradict  his  letter  (p.  107).  fie  believes  that  the  Indians  will 
comply  with  Haldimand's  wishes,  if  the  enemy  let  them  alone, 
which  they  will  not  Is  sending  down  some  prisoners  and 
a  band  of  Munoeys.  113 

Besolution  of  Oonff ress  to  communicate  to  the  Indians  that  pre- 
liminaries of  peace  have  been  settled ;  that  the  British  troops  are 
to  evacuate  Uie  posts,  and  that  the  United  States  are  dispcwed  to 
enter  into  friendly  treaty  with  the  different  tribes.  115 

Estimate  of  a  building,  the  property  of  Mr.  Forsyth.  117 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  The  orders  to  employ  the  King's  vessels 
on  the  lakes  in  carrying  merchandise  on  the  first  trip  shall  be 
attended  to.  The  clothing  of  the  8th  and  34th  Be^iments,  aod  400 
barrels  of  pork  have  arrived ;  bad  coodition  of  the  pork ;  Bouohette 
reports  that  they  were  the  best  at  Carleton  Island  out  of  4,400 
barrels,  a  report  confirmed  by  the  arrival  of  the*<Limnade*'  with  7d4 
barrels,  in  a  worse  state  and  there  are  no  barrels  to  repack,  and 
resalt  the  pork.  If  the  terms  of  peace  are  as  reported  the  Indians 
will  be  outrageous;  Sir  John  Johnson  should  be  here  at  once;  his 
presence  was  never  more  needed.  CoL  Johnson  ought  also  to  be 
here,  as  he  has  made  promises  to  the  chiefs  known  only  to  himself 
and  them.  When  news  arrived  from  Oarleton  at  New  York  of  the 
hostile  intentions  of  part  of  Washington's  army,  the  Indians  to 
whom  belts  were  sent  were  perfectly  firm  in  their  attachment.    118 

Same  to  the  same.  Transmitting  an  address  from  the  farmers 
respectiog  the  precarious  titles  to  their  farms.  They  do  not  wish  to 
resort  to  colonial  law  and  cannot  repurchase  their  farms.  There  is 
a  tract  of  land  of  twelve  miles  along  the  lake  which  the  Missisaugas 
will  part  with,  and  they  (the  farmers)  would  sooner  go  to  Japan 
than  settle  among  the  Americans,  where  they  could  not  live  in 
peace  121 

C.  B.  Lincoln  (XT.  S.)  to  Officer  commanding  at  Odwego,  stating 
that  Congress  has  directed  him  to  inform  the  Indian  nations  that 
peace  has  been  agreed  on,  and  to  announce   the  pacific  disposition 


80 


HALDDfAHD  OOLLIOTION. 


B.  103 


1788. 

Mst3, 

U.S.  War 
Office. 


PhSftielphia. 


Max  3. 
Port  Nelson. 
May  4, 

Niagara. 


lUj4, 
NUgara 

Mi^4, 

Fort  Nelson. 
Fi^ls  of  Ohio, 
MajS. 
Niagara. 


MajS, 
Niagara. 


May  5, 
Niagira. 


of  the  United  States  to  the  tribes.  Asks  that  Mr.  Ball,  charged 
with  the  message,  may  have  assistance  to  this  end.  PAgo  1^ 

General  Lincoln  to  Bphraim  Dongias,  informing  him  of  the  terms 
of  his  message  to  the  Indians  i  in  accordance  with  the  resolutioa  €j{ 
Congress  Mr.  Bull  is  charged  with  a  similar  message  to  the  Indiana 
of  Oswego  and  Niagara.  124 

Same  to  officer  commanding  at  JITiagara.  Introducing  Mr.  Boll 
in  the  same  terms  as  letter  to  officer  at  Oswego.  128 

A  similar  letter  to  DePeyster  follows.  129 

Speech  from  Major  Wall  to  the  Shawanese.  130 

Maclean  to  Washington.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  his  letter, 
and  stating  that  a  copy  of  His  Majesty's  proclamation  had  been  Bent 
him,  which  he  had  commonicated  to  Major  DePeyster  at  Detroit,  to 
prevent  the  disagreeable  consequences  that  might  arise  to  the  peo- 
ple of  the  United  States  from  the  improper  condact  of  General 
Clark  in  the  Indian  ooantry.  The  complaint  of  Ooionol  Willet,  that 
Wyoming  had  lately  been  cut  off  by  Indians  was  entirely  unfounded. 
No  attempt  had  been  made  against  that  or  any  other  settlement 
since  he  (Maclean)  had  the  honour  to  command  the  upper  poata. 
The  Indians  had  implicitly  obeyed  orders,  notwithstanaing  great 
provocation,  and  committed  no  act  of  hostility,  except  the  killing  and 
scalpinff  of  two  men  by  three  ^oung  l5elawares,  who  had  been 
absent  nunting,  and  who  on  their  return  were  severely  repri- 
manded. The  extraordinary  expedition  of  Willet  against  Oswego 
caused  the  sending  out  of  small  scouts  to  watch,  one  of  which 
brought  in  two  prisoners  unhurt,  on  this  side  Wyoming,  who  were 
sent  to  Canada  to  be  restored  to  their  friends.  Assures  nim  (Wash- 
ington) of  the  oare  he  has  taken  to  prevent  acts  of  hostility  and  to 
show  him  Haldimand's  anxietv  on  this  point,  he  encloses  an  extract 
from  a  letter  from  Haldimand,  dated  in  February,  forbidding  acts 
of  hostility  or  retaliation.  The  Indians  meditated  no  acts  of  cruelty 
against  the  frontiers,  their  forbearance  in  view  of  the  unnecessary 
acts  of  cruelty  on  the  part  of  officers  and  men  of  Congress  has  been 
very  meritorious.  Transmits  a  newspaper  published  in  Albany, 
containing  base  and  scandalous  falsehoods  which  must  be  intended 
for  the  most  wicked  purpose  of  inflaming  the  minds  of  the  isnorant 
multitude  to  commit  acts  of  wanton  cruelty  against  the  Indians. 
The  permitting  such  publications  would  be  a  disgrace  to  any  nation. 
The  blessing  of  peace  being  now  restored,  he  trusts  in  G^od  that  all 
animosities  shall  cease.  132 

Same  to  Mathews.  Enclosing  valuation  of  a  horse  taken  from 
Taylor  &  Forsyth  for  the  use  of  Government.  137 

Major  Wall  (U.S.)  to  McKee.  Sending  James  Sherlock  to  nego- 
tiate an  exchange  of  prisoners  with  the  Indians.  139 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Baciosing  the  correspondence  with 
Washington.  Trusts  that  his  letter  to  Washington  (p.  132)  is 
approved,  but  He  thought  it  his  duty  to  defend  the  Indians  against 
false  aspersions.  141 

Same  to  Mathews,  reminding  him  of  the  Albany  paper  he  had 
sent,  contaiDing  the  most  diabolical  falsehoods  against  the  Indians, 
which  His  Bxcellency  had  desired  to  be  kept  from  the  Indians. 
The  war  being  ended,  he  had  thought  the  best  use  to  which  he 
could  put  the  paper  was  to  transmit  it  to  Washington^  143 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Advising  that  he  has  drawn  for  £2,702  6s. 
N.  Y.  currency,  in  favour  of  Philip  Stedman  for  services  on  the 
carrying  place  at  Niagara.  145 


S.  103 


HALDDfAHD  OOLLIOHOir. 


31 


1788. 
May  ft, 
NUgara. 
May  8, 
NUgam. 


IfajlO, 
Niagara. 


Majll, 
Niagara. 


Mayia, 
Niagara. 


MajlS, 
Niagara. 


May  13, 

NUgara. 


Inventory  of  lodian  presentB  sent  to  Colonel  Batler  for  the  nee  of 
chiefs,  &0.  Page  146 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Acknowledges  receipt  of  varions  letters. 
With  respect  to  the  boundaries,  alas  I  they  were  perfectly  well 
known  on  the  23rd  April,  to  every  ranger  in  Butler's  corps.  Few 
of  the  Indians  yet  know  them,  and  he  would  endeavour  to  keep 
them  in  good  humour.  Joseph  Brant,  though  brave  and  faith AU| 
is  the  most  troublesome,  being  the  best  instructed.  He  has  gone  to 
see  Sir  John  Johnson,  and  is  perfectly  satisfied  with  his  (Uaolean's) 
conduct  to  the  Indians.  The  alarm  sent  by  Carleton  of  an  attack  is 
groundless.  Sergeant  Walker  reports  that  the  American  troops 
were  being  dismissed.  Will  attend  to  forwarding  the  merchandise ; 
will  investigate  Guy  Johnson's  accounts  ;  Joseph  Brant  can  throw 
some  light  on  them.    No  vessel  yet  arrived  from  Detroit  147 

Same  to  the  same.  Has  drawn  for  £208  7s.,  N.  Y.  currency,  in 
favour  of  ^  Simon  Mactavish  for  rum  supplied,  and  explains  how  Mr. 
Mactavish  suffers  loss  by  the  transaction.  149 

The  account  follows.  151 

Same  to  the  same.  The  want-  of  rum  ;  the  Indiails  have  been 
supplied  a  little  more  liberally  than  usual  to  keep  them  in  good 
humour.  The  honourable  and  liberal  conduct  of  Hamilton  and 
Cartwright  in  lending  rum,  by  which  they  must  be  considerable 
losers,  only  stipulating  that  a  certain  quantity  of  dry  goods  might 
be  shipped  for  Uiem  at  Carleton  l8land,to  which  he  had  agreed.  The 
Indian  officers  that  have  resided  at  the  Indian  villages  for  some 
time  cannot  be  removed  for  fear  of  creating  suspicions,  but  they 
will  be  discontinued  as  fast  as  circumstances  permit  The  Indians 
behave  well,  but  he  wishes  Sir  John  Johnson  would  appear  soon.  152 

Same  to  the  same.  Becommends  that  the  detachment  of  the  34th 
Begiment  at  Oswego  may,  at  the  request  of  Major  Hayes,  be  brought 
to  Niagara,  and  that  the  detachment  of  the  84th  at  Oswego,  be  sent 
to  Carleton  Island.  Major  Potts  reports  that  all  is  quiet  at  Detroit 
The  Indian  presents  for  Detroit  and  Michillimakinak  had  arrived 
the  day  before  Major  Potts  left    Bum  wanted  at  tbe  posts.        155 

Same  to  Mathews.  Suggesting  that  it  would  be  good  policy  to 
keep  Joseph  Brant  in  Cani^a  for  some  time,  and  to  get  him  to  write 
to  David  and  Aaron  that  they  are  not  to  be  forgotten.  Joseph 
knows  too  much  and  too  little;  though  a  good  fellow,  he  is  a  perfect 
Indian,  and  after  picking  up  news,  true  and  false,  he  might  do  mis- 
chief if  he  returned.  In  the  meantime  Sir  John  Johnson  should 
come  up  whilst  Joseph  is  in  Quebec.  Joseph  said  that  Bngland  had 
sold  the  Indians  to  Congress,  and  these  people  might  by-and-bye 
retaliate  and  try  to  ingratiate  themselves  with  Congress.  157 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Sends  a  report  received  from  DePeyster, 
which  he  does  not  believe.  The  naval  stores  sent  up  last  faU  are 
partly  at  Fort  Brie  partly  at  Fort  Schlosser ;  the  engineer  stores 
are  at  Schlosser,  all  perishable  articles  are  under  cover.  David  and 
Aaron  thought  of  settling  at  Genessee,  but  will  wait  till  Joseph 
arrives.  All  quiet,  and  he  hopes  will  remain  so  if  rum  and  presents 
arrive.  Wishes  Sir  John  Johnson  were  here.  Sends  copy  of  in- 
structions ffiven  by  Sir  John  to  Thompson,  who  has  arrived  to  take 
charge  of  Indian  presents,  &c.,  as  he  thinks  these  run  counter  to  the 
general  instructions.  It  was  from  belief  in  the  absolute  powers  of 
Sir  John  Johnson,  that  the  king's  stores  suffered  so  much  under 
Dease.  David  and  Aaron  report  to  Butler  that  they  had  an  invitation 
from  the  western  Indians  to  attend  a  conference.  Does  not  believe 
that  a  message  was  received  and  has  forbidden  David  to  go.        159 


HALDIMANO  OOLLBOTION.  B.   10^ 


*     178S 

Mar  17,  '  DePejBter  to  Maolean.    The    newspaper    mentioned  has    not 

Detroit.  reached  farther  than  Fort  Erie,  bat  every  one  in  Detroit  knows  of 

the  boundaries.  Grant  sends  word  why  a  vessel  did  not  leave 
Detroit  so  soon  as  he  (Maolean)  expected.  Has  sent  off  half  of  the 
Michillimakinak  presents.  What  has  arrived  for  Detroit  has  been 
borrowed  and  expended  daring  the  winter ;  the  state  of  the  storee. 
Discasses  the  question  of  the  reduction  in  the  Indian  Department, 
&c.  IM 

Hftj  IT,  Maclean  to  Mathews.    Besult,  in  detail,  of  his  investigation   into 

NUgara.         ^^  expenditures  for  Indians  and  prisoners  charged  in  Goy  Johnson's 
accounts.  1^6 

Majis,  Maolean  to  Mathews.    Commenting  on  the  order  to  use  the  nun 

Niagara.  sparingly  that  was  being  sent  from  Carleton  Island,  after  the 
payment  of  the  rum  borrowed.  Oannot  understand  the  order,  as  the 
repayment  will  absorb  nearly  all  that  is  now  sent.  The  redaotion 
he  has  made  in  the  issue  of  rum.  The  issues  for  two  months  after  he 
arrived  at  Niagara  were  not  small,  as  Dease  was  no  slouch  at  expend- 
ing rum.  173 
May  18,  Same  to  Haldimand.  Beports  the  state  of  the  feelings  of  tlie 
Kiagara.  Indians  as  to  the  boundaries  and  of  the  reports  brought  by  ilia 
Oneida  Indians  of  the  bloody  threats  made  by  Schuyler  against  the 
Indians  and  whites,  especially  Sir  John  Johnson  and  Butler.  *'  The 
Indians  from  the  surmises  they  have  heard  of  the  boundaries,  look 
upon  our  conduct  to  them  as  treacherous  and  cruel ;  they  told  me 
they  never  could  believe  that  our  King  could  pretend  to  cede  to 
America  what  was  not  his  own  to  give,  or  that  the  Americans  woaU 
accept  fh>m  him  what  he  had  no  right  to  grants  That  upon  a 
representation  fix>m  the  Six  Nations  in  the  year  1768,  the  Eine  bad 
appointed  Sir  William  Johnson  a  commissioner  to  settle  the  Donn- 
daries  between  the  Indians  and  the  Colonies.  That  a  line  had  been 
drawn  from  the  head  of  Canada  Creek  (near  Fort  Stanwix)  to  the 
Ohio ;  that  the  boundaries  there  settled  were  agreeable  to  the  Indians 
and  the  colonies,  and  never  had  been  doubted  or  disputed  since ;  that 
the  Indians  were  a  free  people,  su^ect  to  no  power  upon  earth;  that 
they  were  the  faithfbl  allies  of  the  King  of  England  not  his  subjects  \ 
that  he  had  no  right  whatever  to  grant  away  to  the  States  of 
America  their  rights  or  properties  without  a  manifest  breach  of  all 
justice  and  equity  and  they  would  not  submit  to  it.  They  added 
that  man^  years  a^o,  their  ancestors  had  granted  permission  to  the 
French  King  to  build  trading  houses,  or  small  forts,  on  the  water 
communication  between  Canada  and  the  Western  Indians,  in  the 
heart  of  their  country,  for  the  convenience  of  trade  only,  without 
granting  one  inch  of  land  but  what  the  forts  stood  upon,  and  that  at 
the  end  of  the  last  war,  tliey  granted  leave  to  Sir  William  Johnson 
to  hold  these  forts  for  their  ally  the  King  of  England,  but  that  it 
was  impossible  from  that  circumstance  only  to  imagine  that  the 
Kinff  of  England  should  pretend  to  grant  to  the  Americans  all  the 
whole  country  of  the  Indians  lying  between  the  lakes  and  the  fixed 
.  boundaries  as  settled  in  1768,  between  the  colonies  and  the  Indians, 
or  that  any  part  of  it  could  be  claimed  by  the  Americans  or  granted 
by  the  English  to  them."  They  did  not  wish  to  go  to  war  with,  or 
expect  friendship  from  either.  <<  They  would  not  be  the  aggressors, 
but  they  would  defend  their  own  just  rights,  or  perish  in  the  attempt 
to  the  last  man  ;  they  were  but  a  handml  of  small  people,  but  they 
would  die  like  men,  which  they  thought  preferable  to  misery  and 
distress  if  deprived  of  their  hunting  grounds."  The  charge  of 
treachery  and  cruelty  is  repeated,  of  which  only  Christians  were 


B.  108 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


33 


1783. 


May  19, 
Albanj. 


IU724, 

Nii^gara. 


SoAWAneM 
Town. 


Qaebeo. 

Ma  J  39, 

ShawaneBe 

Town, 


lUja9, 
Shnwnneae 
Town. 
June  1, 
Detroit. 

June  6| 
Detroit. 


Jnne  10, 
Niagara. 


oapable ;  the  Indians  would  not  aot  so  to  friends  and  allies.  He 
(Maclean)  believed  that  the  langaage  thoagh  strong  was  a  trae 
translation,  fle  had  sent  them  away  content,  telling  them  that  the 
Oneidas'had  deceived  them,  and  that  the  Americans  would  not  wish 
the  lops  by  war  of  their  own  people  for  the  sake  of  a  few  miles  of 
desert  They  promise  to  be  quiet  and  silent  till  he  (Haldimand) 
had  heard  from  England  ;  that  Haldimand  had  always  been  their 
true  friend  and  had  always  kept  his  word  with  them,  but  ask  that 
when  Sir  John  Johnson  comes,  Washington  be  requested  to  send 
Schuyler  to  meet  him.  The  report  of  Schuyler's  threat  had  already 
made  a  number  of  the  Delawares  quit  Buffalo  Creek,  cross  at  Fort- 
Brie  and  go  to  Grand  Biver,  50  miles  beyond  Fort  Brie.  Maclean 
repeats  the  request  that  Joseph  Brant  be  kept  In  Oanada  at 
present  Page  175 

Bxtract  fh>m  an  Albanv  newspaper  giving  a  report  of  a  meeting 
held  to  declare  undying  hatred  to  the  loyalists,  and  to  adopt  every 
means  for  their  ezpuls^n.  The  resolutions  passed  at  the  meeting, 
held  on  the  6th  May,  1783,  are  given  in  flill,  signed,  <<  Sam.  Bacon, 
Clerk."  183 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Stating  that  he  had  ordered  DePeyster 
to  forward  all  the  presents  for  Michillimakin^,  and  had  called  his 
attention  to  the  exact  terms  used  in  the  order  for  the  reduction  of 
the  officers  in  the  Indian  Department.  Indians  are  very  quiet  but 
anxious  to  hear  from  His  Bzcellency  and  to  see  Sir  John  Johnson. 
Bum  wanted.  186 

McEee  to  DePeyster.  Has  delivered  to  the  Indians  the  messaffo 
urging  them  to  restrain  their  warriors  and  has  made  known  the 

E reclamation  of  peace ;  a  belt  has  been  received  from  Sandus^,  sent 
y  the  Six  Nations.  The  Mingoes  are  the  leaders  in  mischief  and 
some  trouble  may  be  caused  by  them ;  they  are  constantly  passing 
in  liu*ge  parties  between  this  and  the  southward  by  the  settlements 
of  Virginia.  The  good  behaviour  of  the  Delawares  and  their  wipe  and 
prudent  advice  to  the  other  nations.  A  properly  authorised  depu- 
tation of  the  Six  Nations  would  do  good.  The  apprehension  the 
Indians  have  of  the  disposition  of  the  Kentuckians.  Hopes  that  for 
the  general  good,  the  UAual  supplies  will  be  sent  to  the  Indians.  188 

Day  to  Maclean.  That  ten  puncheons  of  rum  are  sent  to  be 
issued  only  as  ordered  by  His  Bxcellency.  191 

McEee  to  Major  Wall  (U.S.)  Informing  him  that  the  Indians 
have  agreed  to  refrain  from  all  acts  of  hostility  as  well  as  to  the 
terms  of  exchange  of  prisoners.  Those  named  are  all  at  Detroit  and 
will,  no  doubt,  ^  sent  home  on  the  first  opportunity.  192 

Same  to  DePeyster.  Informing  him  of  Mnjor  Wall's  proposal  for 
an  exchange  of  prisoners.    The  Indians  are  ready  to  agree.         li^S 

DePeyster  to  Maclean.  He  will  send  off  the  rest  of  the  goods  to 
Michillimakinak.  Sends  a  statement  of  the  goods  necessary  to 
enable  him  to  take  a  decent  leave  of  the  Indians  at  the  post.       194 

Same  to  the  same.  Bespecting  an  exchange  of  prisoners ;  their 
good  treatment  at  Detroit  Major  Wall  may  be  assured  that  every 
thing  has  been  done  to  restrain  the  Indians,  and  successfully.  Major 
Bobertson  wants  rum  at  Michillimakinak.  195 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  He  reports  that  the  Indians  are  behaving 
well,  and  will  believe  no  bad  stories.  A.II  public  works  at  the  posts 
stopped ;  the  men  at  the  mill  allowed  to  go  on  with  the  work.  It 
would  be  a  great  pity  not  to  finish  the  mill,  as  the  want  of  it  would 
drive  away  settlers.    No  iron  yet  arrived  for  the  mills,  so  that  he  is 


34 


HALDIMAMD  OOLLBOTION; 


B.   103 


June  12, 


June  16, 
NUgara. 


June  17, 
Niagara. 


1V88.        afraid  the  work  on  them  is  to  Btop  as  well  as  the  rest  and  asks  for 
definite  orders.    The  want  of  mm.  Page  196 

Maolean  to  Haldi  mand.  Transmitting  DePeyster's  letter  respecting 
the  exchange  of  prisoners.  The  farmers  have  been  brinffinfc  in 
wheat,  now  in  store,  for  which  they  received  floar ;  they  will  bring  in 
twice  as  much  this  year,  which  will  be  useless  if  the  mill  is  not  fin- 
ished. The  saw  mill  woold,  in  six  months,  pay  the  expense  of 
building  it  199 

Same  to  General  Lincoln  rU.S.)  That  his  letter  has  been  received 
and  that  the  mission  with  wnich  Mr.  Ball  was  charged  had  been 
offioially  executed  some  time  ago  by  orier  of  General  Haldimand. 
Points  out  that  Mr.  Bull  could  not  be  allowed  to  visit  the  Indians, 
and  that  when  his  (Lincoln's)  letter  was  delivered,  Mr.  Bull's  mission 
was  at  an  end.  201 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Sends  the  correspondence  with  General 
Lincoln.  The  Mr.  Bull,  who  brought  the  letter,  is  a  poor  old  Moravian; 
hi<^  son  and  daughter  had  been  put  to  death  in  the  massacre  of 
the  Moravians  at  Fort  Pitt,  by  Ool.  Davidson ;  the  remnant  are 
settled  about  twenty  miles  Irom  Detroit,  where  Bull  and  his  com- 
panions wish  to  join  them,  and  never  place  themselves  near  Oon- 
Sess,  as  they  would  rather  retire  beyond  Hudson's  Bay.  Sends 
ibany  papers ;  a  few  more  resolutions  like  those  at  Saratoga 
(p.  183)  would  soon  set  war  going  again«  Schuyler,  there  is  litUe 
doubt,  is  the  principal  person  concerned  in  these  inflammatory  pub- 
lications, as  he  is  a  large  purchaser  of  the  confiscated  estates  of  loy- 
alists. 203 

Bphraim  Douglas  to  M.  Elliot.  Announcing  in  fHendly  terms 
that  he  is  charged  with  a  mission  from  the  United  States  Ccm- 
gross  to  the  Indians,  and  asking  him  (Elliot)  to  be  present  at  the 
meeting.  205 

DePeyster  to  Maclean.  Is  disappointed  at  not  receiving  goods 
for  the  Indians,  as  much  clothing  is  due  them.  Is  almost  harassed 
out  of  all  patience,  but  has  hitherto  kept  from  communicating  the 
articles  relative  to  the  boundaries,  although  the  Indians  nearhr  all 
know.  Has  thoughts  of  calling  a  council  of  chiefs  on  the  1st  of  July, 
and  as  that  will  be  attended  with  expense,  is  glad  to  know  that  Sir 
John  Johnson  is  expected.  207 

Lt.  Col.  Dundas  to  Haldimand.  Applying  for  leave  of  absence  on 
account  of  private  affairs.  209 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Respecting  promotions  in  the  84th  fig- 
ment, and  arrears  in  the  regimental  accounts.  How  they  are  pro- 
posed to  ber  paid  up.  210 

Same  to  the  eame.  Reporting,  in  great  detail,  the  cause  of  the 
damaged  state  of  the  pork  received  from  Garleton  Island.  212 

Same  to  the  same.  RepresentiDg  the  mtsohief  that  would  be  caused 
by  the  report  that  Sir  John  Johnson  had  gone  to  Cataraqui  to  arrange 
for  the  settlement  there  of  the  fiiohawks.  The  want  of  rum  ;  states 
how  that  borrowed  from  Hamilton  and  Cartwright  was  settled  for ; 
one  puncheon  of  rum  will  have  more  effect  on  the  Indians  than  all 
the  ability  of  Sir  John  Johnson.  216 

Same  to  the  same.  Acknowledges  receipt  of  letter  refusing  leave 
of  absence  *.  and  admits  the  justice  of  the  reasons.  219 

Abstract  of  the  Engineer's  account  221 

Of  same  date  follow ;  Engineer's  account.  222.  Return  of  work 
done  in  the  Engineer*s  Department,  223 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Enclosing  correspondence  with  DePeyster 
relative  to  calling  Indian  councils,  which  produce  only  expense. 


Jane  17, 

Delaware 

Town. 


Jane  18, 
Detroit. 


Jane  21, 
Niagara. 

Jane  21, 
Niagara. 


Jane  22, 
Niagara. 

Jane  22, 

Niagara. 


Jane  22, 
Niagara. 

Jane  24, 
Niagara. 


June  26, 
iagara. 


B.  108 


HALDDfAHD  0OLLI0TION« 


35 


June  26, 
NUgaia. 


June  27, 
Detroit. 


June  28, 
Niii^ara. 


1788.  Has  liot  yet  reoeivei  orders  as  to  the  rednotion  in  the  Naval  Depart- 
ment. The  report  of  the  affair  at  Standing  Stone  Village  was  given 
in  the  express  words  ot  McKee's  letter.  Is  sorry  the  iron  work  for 
the  mill  was  not  sent  np  in  spring ;  it  will  oblige  him  to  supply  the 
farmers  with  provisions  to  keep  them  from  starving  as  they  cannot 
make  use  of  tneir  wheat.  Page  226 

Maclean  to  DePeyster.  Expected  arrival  of  Sir  John  Johnson  with 
clothing  for  the  Indians.  Discussing  the  question  of  the  proper  way 
to  deal  with  the  Indians ;  whether  to  call  a  council  of  the  chiefs,  or 
to  do  as  he  (Uadean)  had  done,  to  send  officers  among  them  to 
advise  them  as  to  the  course  they  should  follow.  228 

DePeyster  to  Haldimand.  Has  sent  Lt.  Wilmot  to  conduct  to 
Quebec  the  discharged  men  of  the  8th  or  King's  Begiment,  and 
recommends  that  he  be  appointed  to  conduct  them  to  Bngland.  231 

Maclean  to  the  same.  It  is  scarcely  possible  to  know  how  to 
behave  with  the  designing,  hypocritical  Americans.  They  have 
emissaries  constantly  among  the  Indians.  The  daoger  of  dealing 
with  them.  If  there  are  any  white  men  among  those  sent  last,  OoL 
Butler  and  he  are  of  opinion  that  the  consent  of  the  chiefe  should  be 
obtained  to  bring  them  here,  to  be  sent  to  Garleton  Island  till  His 
Bxcellency  can  he  heard  from  and  to  send  the  Indians  back,  escort^ 
ing  them  to  a  distance  from  the  firontier.  The  Ajnericans  may  pre- 
tend thev  cannot  prevent  their  Indians  coming  to  see  the  Indians 
in  Oanada,  but  this  is  all  a  farce ;  if  there  may  not  be  some  sinister 
design,  they  would  act  openly.  232 

I^Peyster  to  Maclean.  "  The  enclosed  is  this  instant  come  to  hand., 
I  have  despatched  Mr.  Elliot  to  fetch  in  this  favourite  of  Gongi-ees 
least  he  do  mischief  among  the  Indians."  235 

Beport  of  a  council  held  with  the  chiefs  and  warriors  of  the  Six 
Nation  Indians  and  their  confederates,  at  the  council  fire  kindled  at 
the  Onondaga  settlement,  Colonel  Butler  presiding.  236 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Becommending  the  oldest  lieutenant  in 
the  84th  for  promotion.  241 

DePeyster  to  Maclean,  reporting  his  conference  with  Douglas  and 
McCuUy,  sent  by  the  United  States  Congress  to  treat  with  the 
Indians,  He  has  recommended  them  to  go  to  Niagara,  to  which 
they  have  agreed.  243 

&ime  to  the  same.  Is  happy  that  Douglas  and  MoCully  have  em- 
barked ;  suggests  that  they  had  better  return  home  by  Lake  Cham- 
plain.  They  would  not  wish  to  be  martyrs,  and  it  would  be  an 
eternal  slur  upon  him  (DePeyster)-  should  any  drunken  Indian  or 
any  one  whose  suffering  had  been  too  great  to  listen  to  reason,  do 
them  an  ill  turn.  Besides,  they  will  be  prevented  from  dealing  with 
the  Indians,  whose  chiefs  they  were  unaole  to  see  when  they  were  at 
Detroit,  which  is  by  no  means  a  place  for  American  deputies  to  re- 
side in.  246 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Explaining  the  state  of  the  accounts  of 
the  senior  captaiDlieutenant  ol  the  84th  Begiment.  248 

Same  to  DePeyster.  Speaking  in  strong  terms  of  the  conduct  of 
the  Americans  io  attempting  to  deal  with  the  Canadian  Indians 
without  reference  to  the  authorities.  251 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Enclosing  papers  and  correspondence  with 
DePevBter,  relative  to  the  mission  of  Douglas  and  McOully.         254 

A.  V.  Eraser  to  Maclean.  Asking  permission  for  McParlane,  the 
master  carpenter,  to  trade  with  the  Indians  about  Toronto.         256 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Sending  report  of  Butler*s  journey  amons 
the  Indians,  and  transmitting  copy  of  the  speeches  at  coun^ 


June  29, 
Detroit. 


Jnlj  2, 
TosiooA. 


JnljS, 
NiAgara. 

Detroit 


July  7, 
Detroit 


Julys, 
Niftgarft. 

Julys, 
Niagara. 

July©, 
Niagara. 

Julys, 
Port 

Schlosser. 
July  10, 
Niagara. 


36 


HALIDCANI)  OOLLIOTION. 


B.  1^ 


July  16, 
KiAgara. 

Jnlj  IT, 
NUgara. 


July  IT, 
Detroit 


Jnlj  19, 
NUgara. 


Julj  19, 
Niagara, 


1T83.  (p.  2B6).  The  speech  attributed  to  Sohnyler,  he  (Maclean)  believeB 
to  be  a  fabrication,  as,  although  he  has  no  great  opinion  of  Schayler, 
he  cannot  believe  be  wonld  use  saoh  expressions.  Arrival  of  E&ant 
and  John,  greatly  pleased  with  their  reception  at  Qaebec.  They 
went  off  with  Capt.  Powell,  and  retarned  pleased  with  their  recep- 
tion by  the  chiefs.  He  (Maclean)  was  anny  with  Batler  fbr  reoom- 
mendiog  the  Indians  to  send  two  men  or  consequence  to  meet  the 
vagabond  Oneidas.  Brant  has  succeeded  in  having  runoerB  sent 
after  the  two  who  had  gone,  with  orders  to  bring  them  back. 

PaC^267 
Maclean  to  Matthews.    Transmitting  a  memorial  from  Sohieffelin 
at  Detroit  261 

Memorial  follows.  261 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Enclosing  letters  from  DePeyster  reepeot- 
ing  the  commissioners  from  Oonffress.  Stating liow  he  received  and 
treated  lX>uglas  and  McOully  and  sent  them  off  satisfied,  by  the  way 
of  Oswego.  266 

Copy  of  letter  to  Douglas,  dated  16th  July,  follows.  268 

And  from  Douglas  to  Maclean^  of  the  same  date.  271 

DePeyster  to  Maclean.  Hopes  that  the  missionaries  from  G^eneial 
Lincoln  have  been  sent  round  by  Oswego  or  Lake  Ohamplain ;  it 
would  be  dangerous  for  them  to  travel  from  Detroit  to  Fort  Pitt. 
Beports  have  been  reoeived  of  the  Kentucky  people  having  attacked 
ana  carried  off  horses  belonging  to  Indians  hunting  on  their  own 
ground  on  this  side  of  the  Ohio,  and  that  the  Indians  had  pursned 
them,  had  killed  three  men  and  had  one  of  their  own  mortally 
wounded  Has  investimted  and  found  the  Eentudrians  were  the 
sole  aggresMrs,  the  Indians  being  peaceably  disposed.  To-morrow 
he  is  to  be  cursed  with  a  visit  from  70  Oherokees  and  other  southern 
Indians,  200  in  all,  bringing  letters  fh>m  St  Augustine.  It  is  aaid 
that  when  they  left  war  was  reigning  in  that  quarter  more  than 
ever,  so  that  he  supposes  they  must  have  beeo  several  months  on  the 
road«  Does  not  know  what  to  do  with  these  gentry ;  they  will  look 
very  black  at  his  empty  hands  after  coming  such  a  distance.  The 
two  Moravians  'will  remain  quietly  at  their  own  plantation  near 
Detroit  273 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  There  will  be  l,lOO  barrels  of  flour 
wanted  if  the  same  number  as  before  of  troops  and  Indians  are  to  be 
victualled  till  24th  May,  1784.  There  is  more  than  sufBcient  of 
pork  aod  every  other  provision ;  flour  will  be  wanted  for  129  days 
at  Detroit ;  where  there  is  sufficient  of  the  other  stores  except  of  but- 
ter, of  which  plenty  can  be  spared  from  Niagara.  There  is  plenty  of 
flour  at  Carleton  Island  to  supply  both  posts.  No  provision  returns 
have  been  received  from  Michillimakinak  for  three  months.  Again 
calls  attention  to  the  necessity  of  finishing  the  mill  to  grind  wheat 
for  the  farmers.  Some  of  Butler's  men  want  their  discharge  which 
has  been  refused  till  he  (Maclean)  hears  from  His  Excellency.  Some 
deserters  from  the  rangers  and  Johnson's  Corps  have  been  sent 
back  from  New  Tork,  but  a  deserter  of  the  34th  is  lefc  at  liberty. 
This  distinction  is  evidently  intended  to  prevent  these  men  from 
claiming  their  property  and  to  prevent  other  loyalists  following 
their  example.  27<> 

Same  to  the  same.  Enclosing  list  handed  him  by  Douglas  of  pri- 
soners taken  by  the  western  Indians,  some  of  them  as  late  as  May, 
in  Westmoreland  County,  Pennsylvania.  The  list  has  been  sent  to 
DePeyster,  with  instructions  to  recover  the  prisoners  and  restraio 
the  Indians,  as  otherwise  His  Excellency  could  neither  assist  nor 


B.  103 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


37 


1783. 


protect  them ;  Sir  John  Johnson  has  arrived  and  sent  for  the  chiefs  to 
meet  him.  Wishes  it  were  over,  to  prevent  Sir  John  from  buying 
ram  of  which  there  is  none  in  store.  Difference  of  opinion  between 
him  and  Batler  about  the  issues  of  ram;  thinks  that  the  practice 
may  be  broken  of  supplying  it,  if  a  bad  example  is  not  now  intro« 
duced.  The  deputies  of  the  Hurons  and  Delawares  from  the  west- 
ward of  Lake  Erie  are  here ;  a  list  of  the  prisoners  lately  taken  has 
been  given  to  Sir  John  Johnson  for  them  and  he  (Johnson)  is  to 
speak  to  them  in  strong  terms  of  the  mischief  they  will  bring  on 
tnemseives,  if  they  do  not  refrain  from  acts  of  hostility  to  the  Ame- 
ricans. Page  279 

Maclean  to  Mathews.  Introducing  and  recommending  John 
McFarlan,  carpenter,  who  wishes  to  settle  at  Toronto.  2S2 

Same  to  the  same.  Reporting  that  the  f  eamen  on  Lake  Erie  are 
deserting.  Does  not  know  how  the  transport  is  to  be  managed.  284 

Major  EosB  — -»  Sending  letter  by  Albany  merchants,  whom 


Niagara. 

Jidj  22, 
Niagara. 

Jalj  28, 
Otwegatchie. 


Detroit. 


Jnlj  80, 
Detroit. 

Jalj  81, 
Niagara. 


Jal7  31, 
Niagara. 


AagOBt  1, 
Niagira. 


he  bad  made  some  difficulty  in  passing,  having  no  orders  as  to  trade. 
Leaves  the  matter  to  the  person  to  whom  the  letter  is  addressed. 
(Address  not  given,  probably  Maclean  at  Niagara).  285 

DePeyster  to  Maclean.  Is  glad  to  find  that  his  conduct  with 
regard  to  the  missionaries  from  Congress  is  approved.  Lasselle  is 
willing  to  take  back  nis  stove  and  settle  with  bliss.  Sending  provi- 
sion returns,  &c.  286 

Beport  of  a  Council  held  with  Shawanese,  DePeyster  presid- 
ing. 288 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Sir  John  Johnson  has  left  for  Canada 
perfectly  well  pleased.  The  admirable  behaviour  of  the  Indians. 
They  look  on  Haldimand  as  their  be6t  friend,  and  he  (Maclean) 
thinks  there  will  be  no  difficulty  in  managing  them.  Bncloees  letter 
from  DePeyster,  who  thinks  that  the  Virginians  on  the  frontiers 
will  bring  on  an  Indian  war  if  they  can.  He,  Johnson  and  Butler 
think  it  would  be  proper  to  ftive  the  earliest  possible  intelligence  of 
the  true  state  of  affairs  to  the  commanding  officer  of  the  United 
States  for  the  northern  district,  to  prevent  the  bad  effects  of  misre- 
presentation of  the  Kentucky  people  to  Congress.  Sir  John  Johnson, 
has  already  clearly  written  on  the  subject  to  Schuyler.  He 
(Maclean)  had  also  written  to  Willet  on  the  subject,  to  prevent 
an  attack  on  the  Indians.  Robertson  complains  of  the  want  of  rum. 
Some  of  the  principal  chiefs  of  the  Six  Nations  wish  to  go  to  San- 
dusky to  meet  the  western  Indians,  so  as  to  form  one  Confederacy. 
There  are  35  nations,  of  whom  the  Six  Nations  would  be  at  the 
head.  Sir  John  Johnson  will  explain  the  proposal  to  His  Ex- 
cellency. 293 

Same  to  Major  Willet  Transmitting  a  copy  of  DePeyster's  letter 
respecting  the  attack  by  the  Virginians  of  Kentucky  on  the  Indians, 
and  calling  his  attention  to  the  mischief  which  may  thus  be 
caused.  297 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Has  stopped  three  bateaux  from  Schenec- 
tady loaded  with  rum  to  trade  at  the  upper  posts,  and  shall  detain 
them  till  orders  are  received  from  His  Excellency.  Is  surprised 
that  Boss  did  not  stop  them  at  Carleton  Island.  The  liquors  brought 
have  been  put  in  a  place  of  security.  He  had  entered  into  explanations 
with  the  traders  as  to  the  impropriety  of  their  conduct,  &c.  The 
danger  these  traders  run  of  being  attacked  by  half  drunken  Indians, 
from  some  of  whom  Mr.  Todd,  of  Montreal,  had  a  narrow  escape. 
He  has  direoted  one  of  the  traders  to  write  to  his  fHends  to  stop  all 
other  boats  from  coming  up.    2nd  August    Transmitting  a  letter 


38 


HALDDIAND  OOLLBOTION. 


B.    1C» 


1783. 


Anguft  1| 
Detroit. 


from  the  merobantfl  fCanadian  merohaots ;  see  p.  307),  respeotin^ 
the  arrival  of  these  traaers.  Has  informed  them  of  the  stopB  taken 
to  prevent  other  boats  from  being  brooght  up.  Pa|^o  299 

DePeyster  to  Maolean.  The  Indian  presente  by  the  ** Faith,"  now 
unloading,  appear  to  hsve  been  pillaged.  Has  made  every  inqairy 
as  to  the  pricioners  mentioned  in  Donglas'  list,  bat  to  no  i^eet. 
They  most  have  been  taken  by  theCherokees.  Beports  the  aocoant 
given  by  the  Indians  of  the  attack  on  them  aod  the  robbery  of  their 
horses  (p.  273).  Interpreters  have  been  sent  to  find  the  hantiii^ 
parties  on  the  Ohio  to  warn  them  of  the  necessity  of  keeping  the 
peace.  MoEee  wanted  here  to  wait  Sir  John  Johnson's  instraotioiis 
respecting  the  Six  Nations ;  so  long  as  the  hatchet  remains  in  the 
hand  of  the  Indians  it  will  be  diffioalt  to  restrain  them.  Is  sarprised 
at  not  hearing  from  Sir  John  Johnson  ;  desires  to  have  orders 
respecting  the  employment  of  McEee  and  Daperon  Baby,  both  of 
whom  are  necessary.  304 

Letter  signed  by  Hamilton  aod  Cartwright,  John  Thompeon, 
Samnel  Street  &  Co.,  and  Doaglas  and  Symington,  addressed  to 
Maclean,  remonstrating  against  traders  from  the  United  States 
being  allowed  to  come  with  goods  to  the  upper  posts.  307 

BePeyster  to  Blaolean.  !E^ports  the  desertion  of  seamen  and  the 
nnsQCceesfal  attempt  to  capture  them.  31 1 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Applying  for  a  commission  of  ensi^^ 
for  his  son,  who  has  served  in  the  ^gyleshire  Fencibles.  312 

List  of  the  Indian  officers.  &c.,  drawing  provisions  atNiagara.  314 


Ancmtt  1, 
Kii^ara. 


Aognitl, 
Detroit. 

Augiiat4, 
Kiagara. 

AognitB, 
Niagara. 
AugoitS, 
Niagara. 


AogniBt  14, 
Niagara. 


AagQBt  17, 
Niagara. 


Maclean  to  Haldimand,  Has  drawn  for  contingencies  of  the 
upper  posts  and  transmits  accounts,  as  also  copy  of  correspondence 
with  I>ePeyster.    Complains  of  the  irregularities  of  the  Indian  De- 

Krtment  when  sending  goods ;  no  invoices  accompany  them  ; 
Peyster  has  made  the  same  complaint.  Is  sorry  that  more  mm 
has  been  consumed  than  he  could  wish ;  Butler  had  carried  60 
gallons  with  him  when  taking  presents  to  the  Missisaugas ;  is  glad 
that  Butler  went,  as  it  will  save  the  expense  of  Indians  coming 
here.  Butler  has  taken  two  trusty  men  to  leave  with  the  Miasia- 
augastill  His  Ezcellenuy's  pleasure  is  known.  Sendn  return  (p.  314). 
Forty  chie&  and  warriors  of  the  Six  Nations  go  to  l^troit  to-mor- 
row with  the  Creeks  and  Cherokees,  as  arranged  by  Sir  John 
Johnson.  318 

Samuel  Street  to  Brigadier  Maclean  and  Lt.-Colonel  Dnndas.  In 
consequence  of  the  low  price  of  rum,  and  the  prospect  of  it  being 
lower,  he  offers  to  sell  at  fourteen  shillings  a  gallon  and  to  supply 
the  troops  at  twelve  shillings,  with  a  shilling  for  drawing,  as  allowed 
to  sutlers.  322 

.Maclean  to  Mathews.  Stating  the  hardship  that  Hamilton  and 
Cartwright  would  be  subjected  to,  on  account  of  low  prioeof  rum  as 
compared  with  the  rate  when  they  lent  to  Gh)vernment.  They  have 
always  been  foremost  in  assisting  the  'Government  with  loan  of 
goods.  Suggests  other  arrangements  regarding  the  sale  of  rum. 
l)ePeyster  reports  the  price  of  flour  at  Detroit  at  £5  currency  per 
- 100  pounds,  but  hopes  it  will  soon  be  £3  10s. ;  there  is  not  a  drop 
of  rum  at  Detroit,  and  the  naval  department  begin  to  cry  out.  He 
(Maclean),  to  prevent  the  seamen  from  deserting,  has  sent  a 
puncheon  to  be  served  oat  to  those  at  Fort  Brie,  the  same  as  at 
Detroit.  It's  a  pity  such  a  cursed  liquor  as  rum  was  ever  found  out 
He  has  more  plague  with  rum  than  with  all  other  business.  The 
seamen  must  have  it,  for  it  is  a  part  of  their  wages,  and  they  will 
desert  or  mutiny  if  they  do  not  get  it  324 


B.  103 


HALDIMANB  OOLLBOTION. 


39 


1788.  Letter,  dated  I4th  Aoffust,  from  Gartwright,  respecting  the  ram 

referred  to  in  preceding  letter  follows.  Pftgc  329 

AngQttiT,  Maclean  to    Haidimand.    fiespecting    the    spread  of  desertion 

Niagara.         among  .the  seamen.  331 

Angoit  18,         JOnndas  to  Haidimand.    Explaining  certain  of  the  proceedings  in 
NUgara.         a  court  martial.  333 

Angait  18,         Same  to  the  same.    Asking  leave  to  dispose  of  his  commission  as 
Niagara.         Lieut-Oolonel  of  the  8th  or  King's  Regiment,  to  brevet  Lieatcnant- 
Colonel  DePeyster.  335 

Angost  18,  Maclean  to  Mathews.  In  obedience  to  orders,  he  will  send  an 
Niaa  ra.  officer  of  the  Indian  Department  to  give  evidence  before  a  board  of 
accounts.  Witnesses  for  the  trial  of  the  man  that  murdered  the 
Indian  will  be  sent  as  soon  as  collected;  a  list  of  them  is  sent  De- 
clares that  he  never  recommended  any  one  for  leave  of  absence,  but 
could  not  prevent  Duodas  from  doing  so.  Is  anxious  to  be  informed 
if  His  Bzcellency  approves  of  his  conduct  in  respect  to  the  mes- 
sengers of  Congress,  and  to  receive  further  orders.  Desires  to  know, 
also,  if  rum  may  be  sent  from  Carleton  Island,  and  if  the  mill  stones 
and  iron  for  the  erist  mill  may  be  expected  this  season.  336 

DePeyster  to  Maclean.    McKee  being  in  charge  of  the  internal 
economy  of  the  Indian  Department,  it  is  not  possible  to  assemble 
the  chiefs  in  time  at  Detroit.    The  presents  are  to  be  sent  to  San- 
dusky, where  the  Six  Nations  will  meet  their  brethren.  Reports  the 
pillage  of  Indian  goods  in  transit    The   impossibility  of  obtaining 
medicines ;  asks  for  instructions  respecting  the  giving  up  of  pri- 
soners. 340 
Maclean  to  Haidimand.  Transmitting  letters  from  Gumersall  com- 
manding^ at  Oswego :  that  traders  are  still  coming  in  from  New 
York,  although  they  know  that  no  regard  can  be  paid  to  the  papers 
of  Washington  or  Governor  Clinton.    Cassety  was  sent  down  from 
Detroit  in   irons,  sometime  ago,  as  being  an  outrageous  rebel. 
Orders  have  been  given  to  stop  all  the  traders  at  Oswego.  342 
The  letter,  dated  Uth  August,  from  Gumersall  follows.  343 
Maclean  to  Haidimand.    Asks  for  instructions  how  he  is  to  settle 
with  Mr.  Street  for  rum  obtained  from  him  by  Sir  John  Johnson.  346 
The  same  to  Mathews.    The  witnesses  at  Niagara  summoned  by 
the  Attorney  General  are  ready  to  sail  with  the  first  fiair  wiod,  but 
cannot  be  in  Canada  at  the  date  mentioned.    The  Ittomey  General 
should  be  more    punctual    in  summoning  witnesses.    Transmits 
DePeyster's  letter  respecting  the  depredations  committed  on  the 
Indian  presents.  347 
6,       Report  of  Indian  conference  held  at  Sandusky.  349 


Aogast  18, 
Detroit. 


Angoft  21, 
Niagara. 


Angait  22, 
Niagara. 

Aiigiift29, 
Niagara. 


September 

Lower 

Sandoskj. 

September 

Quebec 

September 
Niagara. 


Ill  Haidimand  to  Dundas.  That  he  has  complied  with  the  request  to 
dispose  of  his  lieutenant  colonelcy  (p.  335).  351 

1^'  Maclean  to  Haidimand.  Sees  no  danger  from  the  Indians  in  send- 
ing back  the  Schenectady  traders,  as  the  Indians  appear  to  have  no 
ill-will  to  them.  They  have  now  onlv  three  men  and  one  of  their 
boats  had  gone  to  Toronto,  40  miles  off,  but  she  will  be  back  to-mor- 
row, when  the  three  man  and  the  rum  shall  be  sent  to  Oswego  on 
board  the  *'  Mohawk,"  with  orders  .to  Gumersall  to  have  them  sent 
safely  across  Lake  Oneida.  The  Indians  are  well  disposed ;  Schuy- 
ler sent  them  a  speech  lately,  denying  he  ever  sent  them  any  threat- 
ening messages.  It  depends  on  Butler  to  keep  the  Indians  quiet, 
and  he  needs  no  help ;  he  wishes  their  winter  clothing  sent  up. 
Sends  a  return  of  the  quantity  of  flour  and  pease  wanted  for  the 
posts.  352 


40 


HALDmAND  OOLLBOTIOH. 


B.l(Q 


1783. 
Septamber  14, 


September  14» 
NUgara. 


September  26, 
Kiagara. 


Keptemberae, 
Niagara. 

September  27, 
Niagara. 


October  8, 
Niagara. 


October  5, 
Niagara. 


October  6, 
NUgara. 


Maclean  to  Haldimand.  The  lodianB,  with  the  approval  of  Bailer, 
sent  a  belt  and  meesage  to  Schoyler  assariDg  him  that  th^  were 
well  dispoeed  to  peaoe  and  friendghip  with  .Oongreae.  The  Six 
Nations  will  do  nothing  without  the  advioe  of  Batler.         Page  355 

Same  to  the  sameb  (rrivate.)  Urging,  in  the  meet  presaing  tenna^ 
the  leave  of  absence  to  enable  him  to  go  to  Bnglana  to  look  afker 
his  personal  interests;  the  prospect  being  that  before  long  he  will 
be  left  with  onlv  eight  shillings  and  sixpence  a  day  to  maintain 
himself  and  family.  356 

Same  to  Major  Lernonlt*  Gives  an  aocoont  of  the  robberiea  oom- 
mitted  on  the  merchandise  in  transport,  the  depredations  being 
committed  chiefly  between  Forts  Schlosser  and  Srie.  The  men  of 
the  34th  are  the  most  guilty;  twelve  are  sent  down  in  irons,  others 
will  be  tried  by  court  martial  at  Niagara.  Monthly  returns  sent. 
Bvidence  wanted  for  the  trial  of  rioters.  The  report  of  the  eoort 
of  inquiry  on  the  thieves  shall  be  sent  next  ship.  Does  not  know 
what  to  do  with  all  the  prisoners.  360 

Letter  from  CapUin  Fraser,  of  the  34th,  dated  Niagara,  23rd  Sep- 
tember, explaining  how  the  thefts  could,  from  the  nature  of  the 
packages,  l^  committed  without  detection,  fbllows.  it  was  enclosed 
in  Maclean's  letter.  363 

Dundas  to  Haldimand.  Bespecting  the  sale  of  his  commission  and 
the  condition  on  which  his  resignation  wss  sent  to  the  Adjutant 
General,  &c.  367 

Maclean  to  the  same.  Bxplaining  the  reason  for  allowing  the 
Schenectady  traders  to  leave  their  rum  at  Niagara,  and  the  tenns 
they  had  agreed  to,  so  that  it  should  be  at  their  own  risk.  Arrival 
of  the  wives  of  two  officers  of  the  rangers  with  a  number  of  children 
from  Schenectady.  Sends  report  fh>m  Gumersal  at  Oswego,  to 
show  the  character  of  the  men  coming  with  passes  from  Washing^n 
and  Clinton.  Cassety,  one  of  them,  induced  a  sergeant  and  private 
to  commit  robbery  a^d  desert  Transmits  letter  from  DePeyster  and 
report  from  McEee  of  the  cruelty  committed  by  the  Americana  on 
our  people  in  direct  violation  of  the  treaty,  whilst  having  the  impa- 
denoe  to  come  here  without  dread.  The  Six  Nation  Indians  who 
went  to  Sandusky  have  returned  well  pleased,  having  made  a  league, 
offensive  and  defensive,  with  the  southern  and  western  nations  and 
agreed,  unless  attacked,  to  live  at  peace  with  the  Americans. 
The  Six  Nation  deputies  have  brought  back  thirty-six  of  the  western 
and  southern  Indians,  to  have  a  general  council  for  confirming  all 
that  has  been  done.  Mrs.  Hanson,  one  of  the  ladies  fVom  Schenec- 
tady, wishes  to  return,  but  will  not  be  permitted,  as  such  promiscu- 
ous intercourse  cannot  be  allowed.  370 

Surgeons  McGausiand,  of  the  8th,  and  Boi  aldson,  of  the  34tk 
Begiment,  to  Maclean.  Stating  that  they  have  made  application  icxr 
16  pounds  of  Peruvian  bark,  but  desire  to  make  a  second  in  case 
from  any  accident  the  first  did  not  arrive.  8n 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.    Having  given  up  hope  of  getting  leam 
of  absence,  he  has  sent  his  nephew  with  a  letter  to  Quebec,  and^ie^ 
quests  that  he  may  obtain  leave  of  absence  to  go  to  Englaa* ' 
deliver  his  (Maclean's)  letters  and  look  after  his  busineasl   &)  11 
Haldimand  to  mention  his  (Maclean's)  name  to  Lord  NorJi  i 
distressing  situation. 

Same  to  the  same.    Sends  returns  of  command  money  dm  \ 
commanders  of  posts*    The  shameful  delay  at  home  in  sett" 
payments.    In  this  desert  country,  where  there  is  n^ 
but  those  of  the  commandants,  they  had  to  keep  a  U 


103 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


41 


-^mi^       1783. 


gers.  He  oonld  speak  freely  as  he  had  no  claim  hisiself  on  the  com- 
maDd  moDcy.  Page  378 

Maclean  to  Mathews.  Transmitting  the  application  from  the  sar- 
geons  for  Pemvian  bark.  380 

Account  of  provisions,  storee,  Ao.,  housed  at  Fort  Schlosser,  by 
James  Allan  from  21st  April  to  date.  (The  certificate  is  dated  24th 
Jane,  1784.)  381 

DePeyster  to  Maclean.  Has  borrowed  17  barrels  mm  to  send  to 
Michillimakinak,  which,  with  that  borrowed  already  for  the  naval 
department,  make  22  barrels  owing,  dome  has  since  arrived  but  has 
been  taken  over  by  the  commissary.  Asks  for  enoagh  to  pay  off  the 
debt.  Two  men  from  Bed  Creek,  one  a  Girty  and  the  other  McCarty, 
have  come  to  see  what  enooara^ment  there  was  to  settle  nnder  the 
British  Government  Seveial  hundred  more  would  be  glad  to  come 
as  they  see  nothing  but  persecution  before  them.  383 

Deed  by  the  Ottawas  at  Detroit  of  seven  miles  in  fW>nt,  and  seven 
miles  in  depth  of  the  tract  of  land  on  the  south  side  of  the  Detroit 
Biver,  directly  opposite  Isle  an  fiois  Blanc,  near  the  month  of  tiie 
river,  to  Jacob  Sohieffelin,  signed  by  the  chiefs  and  registered  at 
Detroit  on  the  16th  October,  signed  by  T.  Williams,  recorder.    385 

Maclean  to  Haldimand.  Stating  that  he  had  drawn  bills  for  the 
expenses  of  the  different  departments.  390 

Bemains  of  engineers'  tools,  &c.,  at  Niagara.  391 

Major  Hoyes  to  Haldimand.  Beoommending,  as  president  of  the 
court  martiiUi  that  clemency  be  extended  to  Iiieut.  Prentice,  found 
guilty  of  the  crime  charged  against  him.  895 

Haldimand  to  Major  Hoyes.  Directing  him  to  transfer  the  com- 
maod  of  Niagara  to  Golonel  DePeyster,  and  to  hand  him  over  all 
papers  or  orders  received  from  Brigadier  Maclean.  39^ 

Hoyes  to  Haldimand.  He  has  received  information  from  Major 
Ancrnm  of  the  loss  of  H.MS.  **  Faith/'  with  flour  and  provisions. 
The  steps  taken  to  save  the  vessel  and  relieve  the  crew,  out  owing 
to  the  stormy  weather,  is  afVaid  that  the  vessel  may  have  ^one  to 
pieces  before  assistance  could  reach.  Escape  of  a  prisoner  *,  is  pur- 
sued  but  not  yet  retaken.  397 

Letter  from  George  Andrews,  master  of  the  '*  Faith,"  gives 
details  of  the  wreck.    It  is  dated  22nd  October.  400 

Lieut  Armstrong,  of  the  8th  Begiment,  to  Hoyes.  Beporting 
that  the  "  Hope  "  has  gone  ashore  in  a  heavy  gale  of  wind*         402 

Hoyes  to  Haldimand.  Beports  the  stranding  of  the  sloop  "An- 
gelica,*' on  the  18th  October,  on  the  south  side  of  the  lake ;  no  lives 
lost  and  boats  sent  to  save  the  cargo.  Encloses  the  letter  from  Arm- 
strong respecting  the  loss  of  the  '*  Hope.*'  The  "  Wyandot "  could 
not  be  sent  to  the  relief  of  the  "  Hope  "  without  great  danger.  She 
has,  therefore,  been  loaded  and  sent  to  Detroit.  Ammunition,  fire- 
locks, &C.,  sent  to  the  men  at  the  wreck.  An  officer  and  interpreter 
sent  to  assist.  The  "Felicity"  was  at  anchor  off  Presqu'Isle. 
Assistance  has  been  sent  by  Major  Ancrum  to  the  "  Faith,"  stranded 
at  Long  Point.  407 

Same  to  the  same.  The  master  of  the  '^  Faith  "  reports  that  the 
hull  has  separated  from  the  bottom,  but  that  the  best  part  of  the 
cargo  had  been  gotout  before  that.  Bateaux  sent  to  bring  the  cargo 
to  Fort  Erie.  408 

Same  to  Mathews.  Sends  returns  of  loyalists.  The  recapture  of 
the  escaped  prisoner.  409 


-ij  rn  ^October  6, 

-  vJr  October  7, 

:-  tsm  Sohlesfer. 

?rza^ 

Octobers, 
Detroit 

Jwaae 

*:Ah 

"-mimn 

'  Jrarr 

October  13, 
Delroit. 

^rm 

.-3  as 

.«  :« 

October  17, 
Niagara. 

■r  1 1. 

October  17, 
Niagara. 
October  2?, 
Niagm. 

October  SO, 
Qaebec 

Norembera, 
Niagara. 

Notember  3, 
•  «boTe 
PresGQ'Isle. 
Httdili, 
Niagara. 


NoTcmber  17, 
Niagara. 


December  2| 
Niagara. 


126—26 


42 


HALDIMANO   COLLSCTION. 


B.  10^ 


1783. 
Ueeember  34, 
KiAgarA. 
December  34, 
IfUtgarA. 

December  34, 
IfUgar*. 


1784. 
JftDoary  4, 
Niagara. 


February  20, 
Boston. 


March  17, 
Niagara. 


Miij— 

Niagara. 


June  6, 
Niagara. 

June  5, 
Niagara. 


PrOTiDcial  contingoDt  aoooant  at  Niagara,  &o,,  from  25th  Jane  to 
date.  Page  410 

Betarn  of  work  done  in  the  Bngineer's  Department  from  26th 
June  to  date.  411 

List  of  officers  of  three  reduced  Canadian  companies — two, namely, 
Boucherville's  and  Beanbien's,  served  until  the  Convention  at  San- 
to^a ;  the  other,  that  of  RouviUe,  served  until  date.  415 

liist  furnished  bj  Ephraim  Douglas  of  captives  taken  by  the 
Indians  since  the  beginning  of  spring  of  1783.  417 

Hojes  to  Mathews.  The  bateaox  sent  to  the  **  Faith  *'  have  re- 
turned to  Fort  Brie  with  the  best  part  of  the  Indian  goods,  but  only 
seven  barrels  of  flour;  the  vessel  is  entirely  lost.  There  are  116 
barrels  of  flour  in  pretty  good  order  taken  from  the  *'  Hope."  Arri- 
val of  American  traders  at  the  Indian  village  of  Ginoussi  (^c)  broaght 
by  invitation  of  Ebenezer  Allen,  now  a  prisoner.  Brant  and  other 
chiefs  have  advised  their  brethren  to  have  no  intercourse  with  these 
traders,  and  to  prevent  them  from  bringirg  their  goods  within  the 
limits  of  the  Indian  lands.  Abks  for  leave  of  absence  till  spring.  419 

Lieut.  (John)  Brock  to  Lieut.  Wilmot.  Has  lost  the  opportonity 
of  Shi  ling  for  England  and  waits  the  next  ship.  Fiieodly  reoeption 
bj  Governor  Hancock,  tut  his  conduct  since  has  been  very  ongen- 
teel.  Hepoit  raised  by  a  barber's  boy  that  they  had  abused  the 
judges  of  the  Supreme  Court,  and  other  fnUe  stories  about  them. 
Mettiogof  150  persons  tosee  what  todo  wiih  him  and  his  companion. 
Friendly  conduct  of  Mr.  Kuseeil,  their  moderator.  The  Gk)vernor 
refut^es  to  ^ee  them  (Brock,  &c  ),  but  proposes  to  meet  at  a  tavern 
with  some  respectable  people  to  invcbtiguie  the  charges.  The  lies 
told  about  them  given  in  detail.  The  Governor's  conduct  is  owing 
to  the  necesfeiity  of  humouring  the  people,  the  election  bein^  nigh. 
Attack  on  them  by  the  paper  published  by  Adams  and  Nourse. 
(Lieut.  John  Brock  was  the  eldont  brother  of  leaao  Brock.)  35 

Hoyes  to  Mathews.  The  Indiann  sent  to  Albany  with  a  letter 
from  Brant  to  Schuyler  have  returned;  the  chiefs  are  satisfied  with 
what  has  been  done.  Leave  granted  to  Newkirk,  a  ranger,  to  visit 
his  friends  at  Albany,  flepeats  the  request  for  leave  of  absence,  his 
ill  health  being  an  added  reason.  421 

Same  to  the  same.  The  letter  of  the  29th  March,  with  enclosures 
received.  That  for  DePeyster  sent  to  Fort  Erie.  Butler  has  been 
informed  of  Lord  North's  letter  and  the  General's  orders  respecting 
the  settlement  of  the  rangers,  and  is  preparing  to  fulfil  His  Excel- 
lency's intentions.  Is  glad  to  find  that  it  is  intended  to  grant  him 
leave  of  absence,  if  no  news  arrive  to  prevent  it.  Will  forward  to 
Detroit  the  gooas  saved  from  the  wreck  of  the  '*  Faith."  Ebenezer 
Allen  is  sent  down  to  Canada  as  a  prisoner.  There  is  very  little 
room  in  the  commissary's  store.  423 

Same  to  the  same.  .Sports  that  he  has  drawn  bills  for  varioos 
services.  425 

DePeyster  to  Haldimand.  Has  arrived  the  previous  day  and  re- 
ceived the  papers  from  Hoyes.  Has  granted  leave  for  Captain 
Charchill  to  go  to  Quebec  who  has  hopes  of  being  allowed  to  go 
to  England.  Mr.  Baby  has  also  been  allowed  to  go  to  Quebec;  his 
services  deserve  every  indulgence  that  can  be  shown  him.  Has 
ordered  mm  to  prevent  the  sailors  fiom  deserting;  the  Indians  will 
also  require  some  on  account  of  the  new  purchase  of  their  land. 
Has  brought  down  the  Grenadier  Company  of  the  8th  Kegiment  in 
hopes  of  re  enlisting  so  fii  e  a  body  of  young  men.  42^ 


B.  103 


HALDIMANB  OOLLIOTION. 


43 


1T84. 
Jiiii«  12, 


Jiue  H 
Viagars. 

Miaganu 

June  24, 
NUgara. 

Jime  24, 
Niagara. 

June  24, 

Viagara. 

Jane  24, 
Kiagara. 

Jane  28, 
Niagara. 


Jnoe  28, 
Jliagara. 

Jnlj  16, 
Niagara. 


Jnlj  20, 
Niagara. 

Jiilj20, 
Nii^gara. 

Jnlj  20, 
Niagara. 

Ja]7  21, 
Niagara. 


Jnlj  22, 
Dairoit. 


De  PejBter  to  Haldimand  Enolosing  an  address  from  the  officers 
of  the  8th,  or  King's  Regiment,  requesting  that  the  regiment  be 
relieved  from  the  posts.  Psge  428 

Address  follows,  of  the  same  date.  429 

Abstract  of  engineer's  acooont  at  Niagara,  &C,  from  25th  December, 
1783,  to  date.  432 

Abstract  of  the  Q.  M.  G.  account  at  Niagara,  &o.,  from  25th  De- 
cember, 1783,  to  date.  433 

Eetorn  of  the  officers  commanding  at  the  upper  posts  from  25th 
December,  1783,  to  date.  434 

Beturn  of  provisions  wanting  to  victual  the  garrieon  of  Niagara, 
Ac,  to  date.  436 

Provincial  contingent  account  at  Niagara,  &o.,  from  25th  Decem> 
ber,  1783,  to  date.  437 

Keturn  of  work  done  in  the  engineers'  department  from  25th 
December,  1783,  to  date.  439 

DePeyster  to  Haldimand.  Has  reduced  the  8th  ard  34th  Regi- 
ments aud  disbaDded  the  rangers.  Orders  were  sent  for  the  redn(^ 
troops  to  come  from  Detroit  and  Michillimakinak,  but  he  fears  that 
the  contrary  winds  will  detain  them  long.  The  delay  of  the  people  in 
signifying  their  dcbire  to  cultivate  the  Crown  lands ;  they  seem  to 
dislike  the  tenure.  Seveoty  of  them  have  gone  ofiP,  not  to  return. 
l*he  discharged  men  of  the  King's  Regiment  and  about  thirty  rangers 
are  sent  oil  in  the  **  Seneca."  ^meable  lab  urers  and  goodartficers 
wish  to  remain  here  without  land;  he  thinks  it  would  be  a  benefit 
to  allow  them.  The  disappointment  of  the  best  of  the  Indians  at  not 
being  allowed  to  settle  at  the  head  of  the  lake.  Nobody  wants  to 
go  to  Cataraqui.  A  deputation  of  Indians  have  desired  leave  to  set- 
tie  at  the  head  of  the  lake  and  on  the  Grand  River,  according  to  a 
solemn  agreement  they  had  made  with  the  western  nations.  It  is 
only  a  few  with  John  the  Mohawk  who  wish  to  be  at  the  Bay  of 
Qaintd.    Has  ordered  rum.  441 

Same  to  the  same.  Reports  that  he  has  drawn  a  set  of  bills  for 
contingent  expenses.  444 

Same  to  the  same.  Atks  instructions  as  to  a  settlement  with  Brass, 
for  bailding  the  saw  and  grist  mill.  Bad  condition  of  Port  £rie  and 
of  the  bateaux  for  the  transport  of  provisions,  &c.,  to  that  fort. 
Arrival  of  the  detachment  of  rangers  from  Detroit;  they  demand 
additional  pay.  Delay  in  the  arrival  of  the  84th  from  liichillimar 
kinak,  as  the  vessel  sent  for  them  had  returned  to  Detroit  empty. 
Some  of  the  men  are  working  at  Tessalon,  but  for  what  purpose  he 
does  not  know.  Sends  deed  which  had  been  given  to  Scheiffelin  (p. 
3^5)  but  which  the  Indians  say  he  had  obtained  from  some  of  their 
chiefs  improperly.  445 

Hoyes  to  Mathews.  With  return  of  work  done  in  the  Engineer's 
Department  at  Niagara,  &o.,  to  2Uh  December,*  1783.  447 

DePeyster  to  Haldimand.  He  has  drawn  two  sets  of  bills  ;  return 
and  abstracts  are  enclosed.  443 

Same  to  Mathews.  Explaining  why  some  workmen  had  been 
employed  on  public  works;  they  are  now  discontinued,  has  drawn 
bills  for  work  done  from  :s5th  December,  1183.  449 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Sends  a  list  of  subscribers  (apparently  of 
those  willing  to  cultivate  Grown  lands).  The  survey  not  yet  finished, 
nor  tools  for  husbandry  yet  arrived.  451 

Petition  of  John  Laaghton,  naval  storekeeper,  for  a  grant  of 
land.  452 


126-26} 


44 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


B.  m 


1784, 
Jnlj  29, 
IfUgttra. 


Septembers, 


S«ptember9, 


BePeyster  to  Haldimand.  lotrodnceB  Oaptain  Caldwell,  and 
recommends  his  proposal  to  lorm,  with  other  disbaoded  raogwrB,  a 
settlement  i^mong  the  Harons.  P^ge  453 

,  Same  to  the  same.  That  he  has  rant  Tin  ling  the  oDgineer  and 
tnrveyor  to  Quebeo,  to  give  fall  infcMrmation  reepeotfnf^  the  aitoation 
of  the  loyalists  at  this  post.  The  biad  sUte  of  hia  (DePeyster's) 
health.  4tt 

_^ Joseph  Brant  toGaptain  Aaron,  a  Mohawk.  Desiring  him  and  Tags- 

FortStanwix.  niya,  the  Cayuga  Chief,  to  come  to  the  CoaaoU  at  Fort  Stanwlx.  496 
8ept«mb«r  18,  Dease  to  Sir  John  Johnson.  The  Indians  commanioate  ta  him 
Niafcara.  every  infcHrmation  they  receive  respecting  the  meeting  at  Fort 
Stanwiz.  A  messenger  from  Congress  named  Dean  has  also  been 
wiih  the  Indians ;  he  had  avoided  Fort  Stanwix,  where  he  knew 
the  Governor  of  (^aebec  was,  and  refnsed  to  meet  Joseph  Brant; 
the  message  was  not  in  writing,  contrary  to  the  statement  made  by 
Washington  that  no  verbal  messages  were  to  be  sent  or  received. 
Does  not  believe  that  there  is  mach  cordiality  between  Congress  and 
the  State  of  New  York.  Has  tried  to  diesnado  the  Indiana  from 
making  Fort  Stanwix  their  meeting  place,  and  has  pointed  oot  the 
doabt  respecting  Dean's  message.  Fraser  will  give  all  other  infi>r- 
mation.  Has  had  messages  from  the  Missisangas ;  there  are  some 
errors  in  the  description  of  their  land  and  some  claims  to  be  settled. 
Capt.  Nelles,  allowed  to  trade  with  the  Missisaogas  on  the  Orand 
Biver  where  the  Delawares  are  settled;  wishes  to  take  np  his  land 
there.  458 

Jeha  Hay,  Lieut.  Governor,  to  DePeyster.  Declining  to  send 
retarns  except  to  head  quarters.  22nd.  A  leport  has  jost  been 
received  that  a  body  of  men  is  marching  from  the  Falls  of  the  Ohio 
towards  the  Wabash,  supposed  to  be  against  the  Indians  of  that 
country.  46:2 

Captain  Bennett  to  the  same.    Bespecting  command  money.  464 

DePeyster  to  Haldimand.    Has  drawn,  as  ordered,  for  £465, 

'  N.r.C,  being  the  amount  of  account  due  to  Brass,  for  building  a 

saw  and  grist  mill.  465 

Deposition  of  Isaac  Arnold,  employed  by  Jacobus  Teller,  late  t)f 
Schenectady,  that  he  and  others  were  fired  upon  by  four  young 
Indians,  at  a  place  about  60  miles  above  Fort  Brie.  They  appeared  to 
be  Mohicans  or  Delawares.  Teller  and  Bartley  were  killed  and 
deponent  wounded.  Whilst  he  and  Stuart  were  escaping  he  saw  Yan 
Alstine  knocked  down  by  an  Indian  and,  he  believes,  tomahawked.  466 

DePeyster  to  Haldimand.  Is  disappointed  that  the  8th  Eegiment 
is  not  to  be  relieved  this  fall.  His  own  health  being  re-established 
waives  his  pretensions  to  leave  of  absence  in  favour  of  Lieut.-Col. 
Hoyes.  In  answer  to  Hay*s  report,  he  explains  the  plan  he  had 
carried  out  for  the  defence  of  the  town ;  for  means  of  communication 
and  for  the  removal  of  a  nuisance,  by  inducing  the  proprietors  to 
fence  their  back  lots,  and  gives  further  explanations  as  to  the 
insecurity  of  the  pickets  at  the  water  side,  the  inconvenience  of  the 
wood  yard,  &c.  469 

Same  to  the  same.    Beports  the  murder  of  Teller  and  two  of  his 
men  by  Mohican  Delawares.    Deposition  of  Arnold  (466)  is  enclosed. 
Has  written  to  the  Qovernor  of  New  l^ork  and  to  Justice  Olen  of 
Schenectady.  A  party  has  been  sent  in  puifeuit  of  the  murderers.  474 
October  6,  John  Young,  jr.,  to  DePeyster.    Gives  details  of  the  murder  of 

Grand  Rlrer.  Teller.    The  Indians  are  in  great  uneasiness.    The  Delawares  are 
in  council  and  will  try  to  discover  and  bring  in  the  murderers, 


September  30, 
Detroit. 


September's, 
Detroit. 
FepteDber29, 
Megara. 

September  30, 
Niagara. 


October  1, 
Niagara. 


October  5, 
Niagara. 


B.  103 


HALDUfAVD  OOLLIOTION. 


45 


whom  they  believe  to  be  some  straggliDg  fellows.  They  wish  for  ft 
description  of  the  goods  in  the  boat  to  recover  them  if  any  were 
stolen.  (The  letter  is  dated  in  error,  it  was  received  on  the  3rd.J 

Page  476 

DePeyster  to  Mathews.  Asks  for  instmcticms  in  regard  to  CSptain 
BennetVB  claim  for  command  money  (p.  464.)  479 

Betom  of  stores  repairable,  and  repairs  wanting  at  Yamaska 
block  honse.  Three  men  belonging  to  the  Loyal  Bangers  and  one 
ftmily  are  living  near  the  lower  block  house.  480 

Beport  of  repairs  wanting  in  the  garrison  of  Borel.  482 


lYSi. 


October  8, 
Nkgara. 

Oetober  16, 


October  18, 
SoreL 

Vodatc. 


No  date. 
December. 
Vodate. 
lk>date. 

No  date. 

No  date. 

No  dote. 
Febnioiy. 


Betum  of  negroes  and  negro  wenches  brought  into  the  Province 
by  parties  ander  the  command  and  direction  of  Sir  John  Johnson. 
The  oolamns  have  for  titles  :  **  names,  former  masters,  property  of 
loyalists,  rebel  property,  by  whom  brought  in,  price  sold  for,  where 
they  are  at  present"  Under  "  Bemarksj"  various  details  are  given 
respecting  these  negroes.  485 

Memorial  from  llsjor  Harris,  1-8 1th  Begiment,  asking  leave  to 
go  to  London  to  have  the  arrears  due  to  the  battalion  settled.     489 

Betum  of  loyalists  and  families  sent  to  Canada  on  bo«rd  the 
« Seneca."  489 

Memorandum  of  merchandise  absolutely  necessary  for  the  Indians 
depending  on  Detroit.  491 

Memorial  of  farmers  residing  on  lands  on  the  west  siJe  of  the 
Biver  Niagara,  pdrting  out  that  they  have  not  had  all  the  provi- 
sions  promised,  nor  the  blabksmilh  who  was  to  be  sent ;  asking  for 
leases ;  to  be  allowed  to  sell  to  the  merchants  the  prod  jce  left  after 
supplying  the  garrison,  &o.  492 

Propo^  disposition  of  the  vessels  upon  Lake  Brie.  (This  must 
have  been  prepared  before  the  cod  of  1783,  when  the  *'  Faith  "  and 
'*  Hope  "were  lost)  496 

DePeyster  to  Brigadier  Powell.  Asking  his  advice  as  to  the 
measures  he  should  take  with  a  refractory  grenadier  of  the  8th 
Begiment.  497 

List  of  tools  issued  to  the  New  York  loyalists.  498 

Statement  of  the  distribution  of  the  troops  stationed  in  the  upper 
posts  of  the  Province.  The  details  of  the  return  are  dated  31et 
December  1783,  1st  January  aod  1st  February,  1784.  500 


LiTTSBs  TO  Ofpioirs  Coumandiro  at  Niaoaea,  1779-1783. 


me. 
Quebec. 


April  S, 
Qs(ebeo. 

Apnl  6, 
Quebec 


B.104. 


B,M.  21,764. 


Haldimand  to  Bolton.  The  services  of  Captain  Potts  and  purchase 
of  his  successive  steps  entitle  him  to  indulgence.  The  abilities  of 
the  sergeant  (referred  to  but  not  named)  recommend  him  to  pro- 
motion. Page  1 

Same  to  Butler.  Will  accept  two  of  the  bills,  but  cannot  accept 
the  third,  for  barracks  for  the  rangers,  owing  to  irregularities,  which 
are  detailed.  2 

Same  to  Bolton.  Brehm  has  been  sent  to  Niagara  and  Detroit  to 
report  The  difficulty  of  getting  up  a  supply  of  provisions  for  the 
upper  posts.  This  prevented  the  taking  possession  of  Oswego  last 
fall ;  that  must  be  done  this  year.  Indian  presents  ordered.  The 
enormous  ezpenses  of    the  upper  posts  for  exceed  the   benefit. 


46 


HALDIMANO  OOLLBOTIOK. 


K  104 


nT9. 


April  18, 
Qaebec 


April  30, 
Quebee. 


April  30, 
Quebec. 

Qaebee. 


Il.y»8, 

Quebec. 


May  33, 

Quebec. 


Approves  of  the  arraDgements  reBpeoting  the  Tessels ;  Lemoiilt's 
good  disposition  at  Detroit  for  defenoe.  Sends  answers  toBaUerand 
IXePeTSter.  Will  allow  the  exchange  of  prisoners  to  take  place,  so 
as  to  enable  Butler  to  recover  his  family ;  all  prisoners  to  be  ordered 
down,  Armoorers  will  be  sent  np  to  put  the  artillery  anna  in  order. 
The  thankfulness  of  Joseph  Brant.  Page  6 

Haldimand  to  Boltcm.  Acoonnts  received  of  the  unfortanate  aifair 
at  St.  Yinoennes.  The  movements  of  the  rebels  and  state  of  the  forts 
require  the  powerful  exertion  of  every  officer  to  guard  against. 
Brehm*s  mission  respecting  the  upper  posts.  The  saving^  to  be 
effected  in  provisions,  fta  Till  he  (Bolton^  receives  reinforcements, 
nothing  can  be  done  with  respect  to  the  rebels  hovering  on  the  coasts 
between  Lake  Brie  and  Detroit,  except  to  harass  them  with  small 
and  multiplied  parties  of  rangers  and  Indians.  Scouts  shoald  also 
be  on  the  Mohawk  for  observation,  to  see  if  the  enemy  are  moving 
on  Oswego  and  their  plans.  B/eiy  exertion  must  be  used  for  the 
preservation  of  the  upper  posts.  Gapt.  Butler's  abilities,  &o. ;  he  is 
to  return  to  Bolton's  post  Sending  blank  commissions.  Schanks 
on  tbe  road  to  the  upper  posts  with  boats  and  naval  stores.  9 

Same.  Circular  to  officers  commanding  at  Niagara,  If  ichiUimar 
kinak,  Detroit  and  Carleton  Inland,  copies  being  sent  to  the  senior 
naval  officers  on  Lakes  Ontario  and  Erie,  respecting  the  rules  to  be 
observed  in  regard  to  orders  concerning  naval  operations,  the  rations 
to  seamen,  &c.  18 

Same  to  Bolton.  James  Clark  of  the  8th  Begiment  to  be  discharged 
so  as  to  take  the  position  of  naval  storekeeper  on  the  lakes.  16 

Same  to  the  same.  Bvery  exertion  being  made  to  send  large 
supplies  of  provisions  so  as  to  enable  reinforcements  to  be  sent- 
Hopes  that  Captain  Aubry,  with  detachment  of  the  47th,  has  already 
joined.  Care  to  be  taken  with  the  stores  and  to  guard  against  error 
in  the  returns  of  those  in  store.  As  large  a  proportion  of  entrenching 
tools  as  possible  will  be  sent  to  Carleton  Inland  with  100  seamen  and 
naval  stores,  under  Schanks,  who  is  to  stay  at  Carleton  Island  to  begin 
a  new  vessel  of  about  200  tons  and  afterwards  proceed  to  NiagarSi 
unless  sooner  wanted  there.  Macdougal,  of  the  Boyal  Highland 
Emigrants,  to  command  at  Carleton  Island.  Bateaux  are  building 
at  Still  Water  and  Albanv,  about  400  being  reported  to  be  finished 
and  material  for  double  tnat  number  collected,  but  they  are  said  te 
be  too  large  to  navigate  the  Mohawk  or  Wood  Creek.  Small  scoots 
to  be  kept  out  constantly  towards  the  Mohawk  River  and  Oswego.  16 

Same  to  the  same.  A  court  of  inquiry  ordered  to  investigate  the 
differences  between  Gapt.  Aubry  and  Lieut  Banbury,  47th,  and 
Lieut.  Glennie,  Royal  Artillery,  at  Ci<leton  Island.  19 

.  Same  to  the  same.  Approves  of  the  precautions  taken  with  respect 
to  the  Indians.  His  anxiety  to  take  possession  of  Oswego,  but  prepa- 
rations are  required,  especially  as  regards  provisions,  which  have 
not  yet  arrived  from  Europe.  The  advantage  of  using  fish  to  save 
pork.  The  supply  of  rum  ;  the  exorbitant  price  charged  at  Niagara, 
&c.  Has  sent  four  grasshoppers  and  two  royalt*,  wiUi  ammunition. 
Has  sent  clothing  at  Brant  s  request.  The  enormous  expense  in  the 
Indian  Department.  Hopes,  by  late  newspapers,  that  the  war  will  be 
carried  on  with  vigour  this  campaign  ;  accounts  from  Albany  make 
the  number  of  bateaux  not  sufficient  for  an  expedition  against  the 
Province,  and  the  fleet  in  the  West  Indies  is  superior  to  ^at  of  the 
French.    Hopes  Butler  will  be  useful ;  recommeods  Brant.  21 

Same  to  the  same.  Has  received  the  disagreeable  news  from 
Lemoult  of  the  wavering  disposition  of  the  Indians ;  trusts  that  the 


B.  101 


HALOIUAMO  OOLLBOTIOM. 


47 


<)aebeo. 


Jmne  13, 
Qnebeo. 


1779.  reiDforcements  will  have  a  good  cifeot.  Is  oonoerned  that  LerDonlt 
has  80  little  help  to  coDdoct  Indian  affairs;  his  confidence  in  him 
makes  him  ea^y  as  to  ihe  safety  of  the  post.  Desires  tbat  every 
useless  month  sboald  be  removed  from  l^iagara.  Hopes  that  some 
families  may  be  sent  to  the  opposileflide  of  the  river  to  cultivate  the 
land.  Cannot  risk  the  removal  of  Major  DePeyster  from  his  post, 
his  inflaenoe  being  so  great  with  the  Indians.  Is  sending  Major 
l>laime  with  a  detachment  of  50  men,  till  there  are  provisions  for 
more,  to  take  command  at  Garleton  Island.  Bespecting  the  sending 
of  Miss  Molly  and  her  family  to  Montreal.  To  send  a  list  of  the 
stores  wanted  for  Niagara.  Is  impatient  for  the  arrival  of  Brehm. 
Urges  the  completion  of  the  works  necessary  for  the  secarity  of 
Niagara  and  Fort  Erie.  Page  24 

Haldimand  to  Bolton.  Arrival  of  Holland  through  the  woods  from 
Halifax ;  he  reports  that  an  exchange  of  prisoners  was  in  agitation 
and  that  the  troops  taken  ander  Bargoyne  were  to  be  sent  to  the 
Province.  Has  received  abstract  of  naval  disbnreemen  ts;  the  irregular 
bills  drawn  by  Capt.  Grant.  Will  endeavour  to  secure  Bnglish  sea- 
men for  the  lake  service.  Armament  for  Ddtroit.  Heavy  guns 
will  bo  sent  from  Osweeatchie  to  Niagara  if  procurable.  Means  of 
securing  provisions.  Hospital  arrangements  at  Detroit.  Measures 
to  be  taken  for  frequant  comoDunications  between  Detroit  and  Michil- 
limakinak.  28 

Same  to  the  same.  Only  his  extreme  anxiety  for  the  preservation 
of  Detroit  would  have  induced  him  to  write  to  0:ipt.  Le moult  the 
letter  enclosed.  (This  refers  to  letter  of  same  date  sending  autho- 
rity to  arrcHt  disaffected  persons,  &o  B.  122,  p.  354.)  Its  contents 
not  to  be  known  to  any  person.  The  naval  disbursements  to  be 
carefully  checked.  Is  sending  for  him  by  Major  Nairne,  $300  or 
$400  in  silver.  32 

Same  to  the  same.  Has  received  letters,  &c. ;  the  bill  for  £3,219  4s. 
4d.  shall  be  answered.  His  concern  at  the  distresd  for  provisions  in  the 
upper  posts;  it  has  prevented  him  from  taking  post  at  Oswego.  His 
exertion  to  bring  up  the  provisions  from  the  victuallers.  How 
Butler  is  to  act  to  procure  provisions  for  his  rangers  and  Indians, 
and  alarm  the  settlers.  The  duties  of  the  rangers.  The  enormous 
expenditure  of  rum  at  Detroit  The  impossibility  of  supplying 
Detroit  and  Michillimakinak  with  artillery,  owing  to  the  transport 
of  provisions ;  ammunition  may  be  supplied  from  Niagara.  Has 
sent  up  German  artillerymen ;  how  they  are  to  be  paid  and  treated.  34 

Same  to  the  same.  To  arrange  for  a  vessel  to  have  frequent  trips 
between  Detroit  and  Michillimakinak.  The  misrepresentations  made 
to  the  Indians  as  to  the  price  of  their  cattle,  which  has  made  it  so 
difficult  for  Butler  to  purchase  any.  A  search  to  be  made  as  to  the 
authors  ol  this  statement.  To  send  Toassaint  Pothier  down  as  a 
prisoner,  if  charges  are  proved  against  him.  Arrangements  to 
supply  Michillimakinak  with  corn.  41 

Mathews  to  the  same.  The  term)  of  Mr.  Stedmau*s  contract  for 
conveying  merchandise  over  the  carrying  place  at  Niagara.  44 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  Has  received  accounts,  &3.  Cannot  take 
post  at  Oswego  this  summer,  nor  send  reinfarcoments  to  the  posts. 
The  improbability  of  the  rebdls  penetrating  in  force  to  Detroit  or 
Niagara.  Their  force  on  the  Susqaehannan  must  watch  Clinton  and 
can  serve  only  to  awe  the  Six  Nations  and  prevent  incursions.  The 
necessity  of  supplying  the  rangers  and  Indians,  so  as  to  enable 
them  to  keep  the  tield.  To  send  down  all  unserviceable  people  from 
Niagara  and  Detroit  when  the  year's  campaign  is  over,  so  as  to  save 


June  23, 
<2Qebeo. 


Angost  9, 
<)Qei>eo. 


Angast  16, 
Qaebec 

Aogoit  26, 
Qaebeo. 


48 


HALDUfANB  OOLLSCTION. 


B.  IM 


mp. 


Qiebec 


Avfniii  27, 
Qaebeo. 


Aviniit  30, 
Qscbec. 

8tpt«Dber  3, 
Quebec. 


6<!ptember3y 
Qoebeo, 


B  ptember3| 
Qofbeo. 


BtpUmber  12, 
Qitbee. 


proviBiODfl.  Win  satisfy  the  troops  as  to  ratioos,  represented  by 
Brebm  as  DOt  equal  to  those  at  the  lower  poets.  Command  mooey 
and  clerical  pay  will  be  allowed,  whilst  there  is  so  mnoh  writing. 

Page  45 

HaldimsDd  to  BoltoD.  The  serious  intentioiis  <d  the  rebels  agaiDst 
Detroit.  The  light  infantry  company  of  the  34ihy  commanded  by 
Captain  Harris*  sent  to  Niagara,  to  l>e  sent  to  Detroit  if  neoeaaary ; 
all  the  men  of  the  d2nd  who  haye  recovered  to  be  sent  there  also. 
This  reinforcement  and  the  state  ol  the  works,  should  preveot  any 
eaccess  by  Clark.  A  detachment  <d  Britbh  artillery  ordered  to 
replace  the  Germans,  and  orders  sent  to  the  artillery  offioers  in 
command.  48 

Same  to  the  same.  Colonel  Johneon  of  the  Six  Nations  has  bad 
leave  to  go  to  the  Indian  country  to  execute  the  duties  ot  his  office; 
everything  relating  to  the  military  line  to  rest  with  the  comnuuKi- 
ing  officer  of  the  garrison.  To  guard  carefully  aMinst  any  mis- 
understanding that  may  arise  between  Johnson  Mid  Butler  as  to  the 
rangers,  which  are  under  the  command  of  Butler,  subject  to  his 
(Bolton's)  orders ;  at  the  same  time  Johnson's  consequence  should 
be  supported  with  the  Indians.  49* 

Same  to  the  same.  To  ea^e  him  of  the  load  of  business,  the  officer 
commanding  at  Detroit  is  to  inspect  the  accounts,  fta,  of  the  different 
departments  of  that  post.  61 

Same  to  the  same.  Bepori  of  the  progress  of  the  rebels  into  the 
Indian  country.received.  A  reinforcement  to  be  pushed  up  to  join 
the  rangers  and  Indians  under  Sir  John  Johnson.  Campbell  to 
collect  a  large  body  of  Canadian  Indians  to  accompany  the  Mohawks 
under  Praser.  The  troops  detailed  to  number  180  rank  and  file 
exclusive  of  Indians  and  of  the  light  company  of  the  34th,  already 
^one.  His  anxietv  about  provisions,  but  much  must  be  risked  to 
preserve  the  frieDObhip  of  the  Indians,  who  have  behaved  welL  The 
arrangements  for  the  troops  carrying  provisions,  for  furnishing 
vessels  to  cross  the  lake ;  for  keeping  up  intelligence,  fta  In  event 
of  a  favourable  result,  and  that  there  should  not  be  the  necessaiy 
supplies  for  the  winter,  as  many  men  must  be  sent  down  as  will 
leave  the  rest  sufficient  provision.  Barrack  arrangements  in  event 
of  the  detachment  wintering,  to  be  made  at  Port  Erie,  Little  Niagara 
and  the  Landing.  The  necessity  for  the  Indians  hunting  and  pro- 
viding cattle  for  themselves  must  be  strongly  represented  to  them. 
Detachment  of  the  Boyal  Artillery  to  be  sent  up  to  relieve  the 
posts.  ^^ 

Same  to  the  same.  Giving  him  discretionary  power  in  his 
command,  and  giving  him  a  letter  of  particular  service,  so  as  ta 
secure  him  in  the  command  of  the  fort  and  garrison,  should  a  senior 
officer  be  sent  with  troops.  6^ 

Same  to  the  same.  Be^pecting  assistance  to  be  given  to  the  Five 
Nations  to  resist  the  pi  ogress  of  the  rebels.  Is  informed  of  a  rein- 
forcement of  3,000  British  troops  and  a  large  fleet  of  victuallers 
leaving  in  Jane.  Has,  therefore,  sent  up  860  picked  troope,  besides 
artillery,  to  be  commanded  by  Sir  John  Johnson.  Capt.  Praser  will 
have  command  of  at  least  30U  Indians ;  hopes  that  this  will  secure 
the  Indian  villages  for  the  year ;  additional  measures  will  be  taken 
in  spring.  Vessels  ordered  to  pass  the  troops  across  the  lake  from 
Carleton  Island  ;  any  vee^els  at  Niagara  to  be  sent  there.  67 

Same  to  the  same.  Itegrets  his  inability  to  give  him  leave  of 
absence  at  so  critical  a  time-    Ti  usU  the  measures  takep  to  release^ 


B.  104 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


4» 


1779. 


September  13| 
Quebec. 

September  14, 
QMbee. 


September  16, 
Qmebec 


September  ao, 
Qiyebee. 

September  13, 
Quebec 
September  26i 
Qaebeo. 


Octobers, 
Qoebec. 

October  6, 
Quebec. 


October  7, 
Quebec 


October  7, 
Quebec. 

October  7, 
Quebec 

October  7, 
Quebec 

October  10, 
Quebec 

October  10, 
Quebec 

October  10, 
Quebec 


him  from  the  irksome  duty  of  iDfipecting  acoouDts,  ko.^  may  have 
been  of  benefit  to  his  health.  Pftge  5^ 

Haldimand  to  Bolton.  Letter  of  partioalar  service  (p.  56)  to  secure 
him  in  the  command  of  the  fort,  &o.  61 

Same  to  the  same.  Has  received  demand  for  reinforcements,  which 
had  been  already  sent.  Information  as  to  the  enemy's  situation 
should  be  sent  at  once  to  Carleton  Island  for  Sir  John  Johnson*a 
guidance.  Is  glad,  since  the  rebels  have  visited  the  Indian  eoantryi 
that  they  are  fKlvancing  so  far  that  they  can  never  reach  Niagara 
and  their  difficalties  wul  increase.  63 

Same  to  the  same.  Johnson  to  take  two  braes  field  pieces  from 
Garieton  Island,  as  it  may  be  necessary  to  reduce  stockades  erected 
by  the  rebels  in  the  Indian  country.  Two  cohoms  would  be  usefh) 
against  these  picketed  forts.  An  artillery  officer  with  men  ordered 
to  take  the  management  of  the  guns.  65> 

Same  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  independent  command  applied 
for  by  LU  OoL  Johnson  in  the  expedition  to  the  Indian  country.    6d 

Same  to  the  same.    Oranting  leave  of  absence  to  Caldwell.         67 

Same  to  the  same.  Is  concerned  at  the  contents  of  his  last  letter* 
Bverything  will  be  done  for  the  assistance  of  the  Six  Nations  ^ 
provisions  will  be  pushed  forward  ;  has  no  apprehension  as  to  the 
safety  of  Niagara.  6S 

Same  to  the  same.  Arrangements  for  the  rations  to  be  allowed 
to  seamen  and  artificers  on  the  lake  service.  90 

Same  to  the  same.  Beceived  Butler's  account  for  the  expenses  of 
his  expedition.  Is  not  surprised  at  the  enemy  reaching  Genesee,  aa 
there  was  no  force  to  oppose  them.  Hopes  that  Uie  arrival  of 
Johnson  will  reaesembLe  the  Indians.  Would  not  encourage  them  to 
settle  on  the  Genesee.  If  they  do  not  send  down  the  greater  part  of 
their  women  and  children,  they  will  reduce  the  garrison  and 
themselves  to  great  distress.  All  unnecessary  troops,  £(^,^  to  be  sent 
away.  The  greater  part  of  the  detachment  may  be  sent  to  Carleton 
Island  to  be  ready  for  service  in  q;>ring.  InoreaFc  of  the  ffarrisoD 
at  Michillimakinak,  Is  pleased  at  the  happy  understanding  between 
Joseph  (Brant)  and  Scherederachta ;  shall  endeavour  to  find  a 
present  lor  each  of  them.  Hopes  that  the  barrack  bedding  haa 
arrived.  Bespecting  the  intercourse  between  Johnson  and  Butler  ; 
thinks  they  can  get  on.  78 

Same  to  the  same.  Inquiry  to  be  made  respecting  the  claim  of 
the  lake  seamen  for  13  months'  pay  in  the  year,  and  to  have  it 
settled.  The  system  of  payment  to  be  continued  as  heretofore  in 
the  naval  department.  7T 

Same  to  the  same.  Begulations  issued  by  Captain  Schanks  for  the 
naval  department  may  be  varied,  should  necessity  arise,  but  only 
by  a  written  order.  7^ 

Same  to  the  same.  How  the  wages  of  officers  and  seamen  in  the 
lake  service  are  to  be  paid.  80 

Same  to  the  same.  Begulations  for  the  passage  money  of  persona 
crossing  the  lake  in  the  King's  vessels.  82 

Same  to  the  same.  The  measures  to  be  taken  to  reduce  the  num- 
ber of  those  drawing  provisions  so  as  to  enable  the  garrison  at  Nia- 
gara to  get  through  the  winter.  84 

Same  to  the  same.  Lord  George  Germaine's  secret  circular  sent 
to  be  communicated  to  DePeyster,  Ac.  8d 

Same  to  the  same.  The  amounts  paid  for  freight  to  be  trans- 
mitted to  Thomas  Dunn,  Beq.,  at  Quebec.    His  desire  to  apply  it  for 


^y 


50 


HALOIMAND  0OLL10TIOK« 


Bi  104 


1T79. 


October  11, 
<)aebec. 


October  13, 
<)aebeo. 

October  12, 
^aebeo. 


October  16, 
<}aebec 


NoTember  11, 
Qoebeo. 


1780. 
February  10, 
<2iiebet. 


February  12, 
Qaebec 

April  1, 
<)aebdc. 


April  16, 
Quebec. 


the  benefit  of  the  widows  or  for  the  old  age  of  the  naval  officers.  The 
passage  money  to  be  given  entirely  to  the  officer  oommanding  the 
ship  carrying  the  passengers.  Psge  87 

fialdimand  to  Bolton.  Management  of  the  naval  department  does 
not  altogether  meet  his  approbation ;  will  sobmit  the  accounts  to  a 
committee.  Cannot  determine  about  surgeons  for  the  navy  till  Dr. 
Kennedy  returns.  89 

Same  to  the  same.  Certain  irregular  payments  of  seamen  to  be 
repaid.  96 

Same  to  the  same.  Leave  of  absence  for  the  winter  granted  to 
Captains  Laioroe  and  Bouohetle,  Lieut  Mignorau  and  Canadian 
seamen,  so  that  they  might  see  their  families.  How  the  veasela 
might  be  disposed  for  the  winter.  92 

Same  to  the  same.  He  and  Johnson  to  make  arrangements  for 
winter  quarters  of  the  troops.  A  sufficient  garrison  to  be  provided 
at  Carleton  Island,  and  Indians  to  be  camped  all  over  it  The  regu- 
lation of  the  naval  department  Commission  to  Csptain  Andrews 
to  command  on  Lake  Ontario  forwarded.  Respecting  commissions 
in  Butler's  Rangers.  Cannot  treat  with  the  rebels  at  present  for 
the  exchange  of  Butler's  family ;  the  policy  adopted  by  them 
towards  Burgoyne's  army.  All  exchanges  must  stop  until  he  hears 
from  the  southward.  94 

Same  to  the  same.  Is  much  concerned  to  find  how  Hamilton  and 
those  with  him  have  been  treated ;  does  not,  however,  think  the 
rebels  will  venture  to  take  their  lives.  Sir  John  Johnson's  disan- 
pointment  in  his  purpoi^e  of  cutting  off  the  Oneidas ;  they  will 
poison  the  minds  of  the  Five  Nations  so  long  as  they  continue  to 
exist  Prisoners  of  the  Oneidas  to  be  kept  in  close  confinement  and 
to  answer  with  their  lives  for  any  that  may  be  taken  of  the  Fiv9 
Nations.  Hopes  Indian  women,  children  and  invalids  have  been  sent 
down.  Will  wait  with  anxiety  for  news  in  spring  ;  does  not  fear 
any  attempt  doring  the  winter.  Miscellaneous  instructions  as  to  the 
Indians  ;  congratulation  on  the  happy  accordance  between  him  and 
Johnson.  Reported  sailing  of  a  reinforcement  of  2,000  men  frona 
New  Tork  for  Canada.    Promotion  of  Lernoult  98 

Same  to  the  same.  Letters  received  oontaining  accounts  of 
success  on  the  Ohio,  &c.  Is  pleased  the  Indians  declined  to  leave 
their  country,  seeing  the  state  of  the  provisions  ;  hopes  to  have  a 
supply  early  in  the  spring.  His  approbttion  of  the  seal  of  the  naval 
officers.  Approves  of  the  Oerman  troops  being  sent  to  Carleton 
Island.  A  court  martial  to  be  held  to  investigate  the  differences  in 
the  47th.  To  save  the  corn  sent  from  Deiroit,to  be  sent,  with 
some  additional,  to  the  Indians  that  are  settled  on  the  Genesee. 
Scow  ordered  to  be  built  immediately  for  Niagara.  Bloney  due  to 
Tenbrock  to  be  applied  to  indemnify  the  rangers  for  losses.  Has 
cautioned  Captain  Fraser  at  Carleton  Island,  althouflch  he  has  little 
fear  of  an  attack.  Negotiations  far  the  exchange  of  Butler's  family. 
Arrangements  to  be  made  respecting  the  equalizing  of  the  pay  of 
the  rangers.  103 

■Same  to  the  same.  Promotion  of  Major  Batlor  to  be  Lt.  Colonel 
of  the  rangers.  108 

Same  to  commanders  of  the  upper  posts.  That  in  event  of  com- 
munications being  cut  off,  each  officer  commanding  is  to  be  respon- 
sible for  his  own  post,  and  to  make  no  stipulations  for  any  other.  110 

Same  to  Bolton.  The  assistance  to  be  given  in  changing  the 
situation  of  the  fort  at  Blichillimakinak.  H^ 


A 


B.  104 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


51 


1780. 
April  16, 
Qnebee. 


April  16, 
Qoebeo. 


April  17, 
Qnebeo. 


April  17, 
Qoebeo. 


April  17, 
Qaebeo. 


Quebec. 


MiijlS. 
Qoebeo. 


Mtjia, 

Qaebeo. 

Qoebec 

June  18. 
Qoebec. 


Jane  90, 
Qaebec. 

Jane  30, 
Qaebeo. 


Haldimaod  to  Bolton.  The  retuni  of  BCrs.  Batler  and  others ;  ar- 
raDgements  for  the  exchange  of  prisoners.  Extract  of  letter  from 
Fraeer,  at  Oarleton  island,  respecting  the  employment  of  a  baker 
for  the  Indians.  Page  113 

Same  to  the  same.  Scont  arrived  from  Penobsoot,  but  with  no 
special  news.  Projected  expedition  ander  Johnson  to  go  to  Johns- 
town, to  favoar  the  escape  of  loyalists  and  harass  the  enemy.  A 
co-operating  party  to  be  sent  fiom  Niagara,  if  it  can  be  got 
ready.  117 

Same  to  the  same.  Complaints  of  abases  in  the  trade  carried  on  bj 
merchants  holding  passes.  Asks  a  report  on  the  subject  before  more 
passes  are  granted.  119 

Same  to  the  same.  The  inconvenience  of  having  so  many 
officers,  &c.,  called  to  Qaebec  as  evidence  in  the  coart*martial 
reqaired  by  Capt  Aabrey.  Will  send  officers  to  Niagara  to  form, 
with  ^hose  there,  a  proper  coart-martial.  121 

Same  to  the  same.  Will,  nnlees  prevented  by  non-arrival  of  pro- 
visions, take  post  at  Oswego.  To  pash  on  all  the  work  at  his  post, 
as  it  will  be  necessary  to  call  a  large  part  of  the  garrison  to  pash 
matters  at  Oswego.  Sconts  to  be  established  towards  the  Sasqae- 
hanna  and  Piesqa'Isle.  The  jpaniard^  having  tiiken  the  new  posts 
on  the  Mississippi,  and  probably  on  the  Ohio  and  Wabash,  scoats 
mast  be  kept  out  continually  to  discover  their  intended  operations. 
The  latter  duly  to  be  more  immediately  under  DePeyster.  122 

Same  to  the  same.  The  means  to  be  used  to  diminish  the  enor- 
mous expenses  in  the  Indian  l^epartment  to  be  considered  and  an 
examination  made.  124 

Same  to  the  same.  Butler  to  be  allowed  to  leave  for  Odnada  to 
settle  his  family,  bat  he  must  return  immediately.  jReported  defeat 
of  the  Spanish  fleet  by  Sir  George  Rodney.  124a 

Mathews  to  the  same.  A  surveyinc^  party  to  be  sent  out  to 
explore  a  route  for  communication  with  Michillimakmak  by  way 
of  Toronto.  12i 

Same  to  the  same.  To  seize  all  goods  arriving  at  Niagara  by 
bateaux  and  canoes,  and  to  deposit  them  in  the  fort.  12$ 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  Is  pleased  to  learn  that  notwithstanding 
theamasing  number  of  Indians  victualled  the  garrison  has  not 
suffered  during  the  winter.  The  means  to  be  used  to  save  provisions, 
the  transport  of  which  is  attended  with  so  much  expense  and  lab3ur. 
The  arrangement  of  pay  for  the  rangers  approved  of.  Disapproving 
the  appointment  of  an  additional  interpreter.  No  plan  of  operation 
can  yet  be  settled  until  arrangements  are  made  for  taking  post  at 
Oswega  The  good  effect  the  operations  of  the  rangers  would  have 
on  the  Ohio,  and  in  encouraging  the  Indians  to  act  with  viffour.  Is 
waiting  with  impatience  the  arrival  of  reinforcements,  Sinclair  hat 
purchased  his  company  in  the  84th  and  will  take  command  at 
Michillimakinak.  Orders  as  to  the  management  of  the  provision 
store,  &o ,  there.    The  expense  of  spruce  beer.  127 

Same  to  the  eame.  With  report  of  the  board  appointed  to  examine 
Capt  Grant's  aCv)ount.  132 

bame  to  the  same.  Confirmation  of  the  accounts  of  Bodney's  vic- 
tory and  of  other  naval  successes.  Returns  received  show  the  care 
taken  in  the  expenditure  of  powder ;  bis  economy  approved  of,  it  is  of 
absolute  necessity  to  give  up  all  salutes  so  as  to  avQid  the  risk  of  a 
deficieocv.  The  reports  from  the  rebels  show  the  scarcity  of  provi- 
sions and  the  policy  of  pressing  them.  The  expenditure  of  medi- 
cine;  how  the  surgeon  is  to  be  reimbursed.  The  artillery  collected 


53 


HALDDfANP  OOLLIOTIOH. 


8.104 


1780. 


Quebec 

JnljlS, 
Qaebec. 


July  13, 
Quebec. 


July  24, 
Qoebee. 


Angnet  10, 
Qaebcc. 


Aacpit  10, 
ec. 


Aaffuil 
QiM«o 


An|CQ8t29, 
Quebec. 


Qaebec. 


for  exercise  has  left  the  poets  weak.  Indian  papers»  &o^  reoeived. 
Regulations  for  seeding  np  goods  by  the  merohants.  The  ooart 
martial  asked  for  by  Aubrey  assembled.  Johnson's  return  from  a 
snccessfal  expedition.  Page  133 

Haldimana  to  Bolton.  The  land  granted  by  the  Miasiaaagaa  to 
Johnson  to  be  reclaimed  for  the  support  of  loyalists  driven  from 
their  homes.    How  the  land  is  to  be  held,  &a  138 

Ifathews  to  the  same.  Sending  blank  commissions  for  offioers  in 
Butler's  Bangers,  to  be  filled  up  on  Butler's  recommendation.  Com- 
missions for  the  Indian  department.  A  corps  of  bateauman  to  be 
raised.  Bules  for  the  guidance  of  merchants  trading  to  the  upper 
posts  transmitted.  141 

flaldimand  to  the  same.  Proposal  to  cultivate  land  at  all  the  poets 
for  the  support  of  the  loyalists  and  the  supply  of  the  troopa,  ftc* 
given  in  detail.  142S 

Same  to  the  same.  Letters  from  Bird  and  McEee  leave  little  doubt 
of  Bird's  success,  but  is  still  anxious  about  him,  owing  to  the  fickle- 
ness of  the  Indians.  Sinclair  has  sent  parties  to  cover  Bird  and  to 
intercept  convoys  of  provisions ;  couriers  engaged  to  act  between 
Michillimakinak  and  ifiagara.  Harper,  the  rebel  prisoner,  will  be 
kept  safe.  146 

Same  to  the  same.  Bird's  success  rendered  incomplete  by  the 
fickleness  of  the  Indians,  who  deserve  censure  rather  than  presents. 
Evervthing  will  be  done  to  assist  Sinclair  at  Michillimakinak  ;  one 
or  two  small  veesels  will  be  attached  to  the  post ;  the  "  Hope  "  and 
<'  Welcome  "  to  be  sent  for  that  purpose.  148 

Same  to  the  same.  Has  received  copies  of  letters  from  I>ePeyBter 
and  papers  intercepted  on  the  Ohio.  The  miscarriage  of  the  attack 
on  the  Spanish  settlements ;  the  hostilities  between  the  Indiana  of 
St.  Joseph  and  in  the  neighbourhood  of  Yincennes  to  be  stopped. 
Cannot  send  Sinclair  a  reinforcement.  The  bad  conduct  or  the 
Indians  on  Bird's  expedition.    The  answer  to  be  made  to  the  com- 

filainta  of  the  Potawatamies  of  their  traders  being  removed.  Until 
ately,  they  have  had  slight  pretensions  to  protection.  Captain 
Macdonald's  successful  negotiations  with  the  Oneidas  ;  the  condaot 
of  the  Indians  with  Bird,  £c.,  leads  him  to  suspect  them  all ;  greater 
discrimination  will  be  made  hereafter  between  those  whose  conduct 
merits  reward  and  others.  The  terms  to  be  made  with  those  going 
with  the  troops.  150 

Same  to  the  same.  Report  of  Joseph's  success  received.  Arran- 
gements for  dividing  settlers,  part  to  Detroit,  to  Niagara  and  to 
Carleton  Island  ;  those  at  Detroit  to  be  settled  on  Hog  Island.  Log^ 
houses  to  be  built.  All  settlements  to  be  made  strictly  according  to 
the  rules  laid  down.  Is  surprised  that  DePeyster  has  not  yet  sent 
the  detachment  to  Michillimakinak.  Troops  cannot  be  sent  from 
Qaebec.  The  Indians  could  have  suppressed  the  rebel  insurrection 
had  they  resolutely  opposed  them,  but  if  they  will  not  defend  their 
own  country,  they  must  wait  patiently  for  reinforcements,  a  word 
that,  like  provisions,  is  easily  said,  but  the  whole  good  of  the  service 
must  be  considered.  154 

Same  to  the  same.  Introducing  Mr.  Perrault  returning  to  the 
Illinois.  158 

Same  to  the  same.  In  consequence  of  the  treacherous  conduct  of 
the  Oneidas  and  the  impossibility  of  effecting  anything  against  the 
enemy  whilst  they  remain  in  the  rebel  interests,  he  has  determined 
to  send  a  strong  force  under  Sir  John  Johnson  to  the  Mohawk 
\^  way  of  Oswego,  the  force  to  be  drawn  from  Niagara  to  cut  off 


B.  104 


HALDDfAND  OOLLSOTION. 


63 


September  1, 
Quebec. 

September  9, 
Quebec. 


September  9, 
Qvebec 


September  13, 
Qaebec. 


September  29. 


1T80.        the  lodiaDB  and  destroy  the  crops  on  the  Mohawk.    The  arrange- 
ments.  P^go  169 

Haldimand  to  Bolton.  The  preceding  letter  (:)  1  at  Aug  )  appears  to 
have  been  a  draught,  this  being  partly  a  dnplicate,  bat  entering 
more  minutely  into  details  of  arrangements  for  the  expedition.    162 

Same  to  the  same.  The  French  armament  arrived  at  Bhode  Island, 
is  saspeoted  to  be  for  an  attack  on  Qaebec ;  precautions  recommended. 
The  34th,  therefore,  to  be  withdrawn  from  Niagara  and  brought  by 
JohnsontoQuebecafter  the  expedition  (169,  162).  Little  fear  of 
an  attack  on  Niagara ;  the  rangers  wih  form  a  respectable  force ; 
they  are  to  be  emploj^dd  on  all  necessary  work.  The  detachment 
of  Johnson's  corps  to  be  left  to  garrison  Garleton  Island,  with  what 
regulars  can  be  spared.  168 

.  Same.  Circular  to  commanders  of  poets,  to  afford  Bobertson,  sent 
with  money  for  the  payment  of  the  naval  department,  such  assist- 
ance as  he  may  need.  170 

Same  to  Bolton.  The  evil  eifjcts  of  disputes  as  to  rank  at  Michilii* 
makioak;  the  discontent  among  the  troops  and  petition  to 
DePeyster.  The  steps  to  be  taken  to  remedy  this  state  of 
affairs.'  171 

Same '  to  the  same.  Engineers  and  Q.  M.  O's.  accounts  received. 
How  repairs  and  works  are  to  be  carried  on.  The  transport  of  pro* 
visions  delayed  by  the  harvest  has  been  vigourously  resumed.  Is 
alarmed  at  the  scarcity  of  flour  at  Niagara.  Trusts  that  Ool.  Johnson 
gives  every  assistance  to  economise.  No  useless  mouths  to  remain 
lor  the  winter.  175 

Same  to  the  same.  That  he  has  appointed  Brigadier  Powell  to 
take  command  oi  the  lakes  and  posts  in  the  upper  eountry.      After 

Siving  him  every  necessary  information  he  (Bolton)  is  to  set  out 
br  Qaebec  on  his  ^^7^0  Europe.  177 

Same  to  PoweiL  With  letters  to  Bolton,  to  be  read  and  sealed. 
Instructions  as  to  provisions,  &c.  The  detachment  of  the  34th  re- 
called  from  Niagara;  one  company  to  be  left  at  Garleton  Island, 
the  others  to  join  the  regiment  on  their  return  from  the  expedition. 
Major  Boss  to  command  at  Oarleton  kland ;  his  garrison.  179 

Same  to  Bolton.  Nothing  more  can  be  done  about  Michillim^* 
inak  than  has  been  already  directed.  To  give  Powell  information 
about  these  disputes.    Despatches  to  be  forwarded  to  Detroit.       180 

Same  to  the  same.  The  delay  in  the  transport  of  provisions  will, 
it  is  feared,  prevent  the  arrival  of  the  quantity  expected  at  the 
upper  posts.  A  minute  investigation  ot  the  quantity  in  store, 
particularly  flour,  is  to  be  made  before  giving  up  the  command.  An 
exact  return  of  all  persons  drawing  provisions,  indoding  Indians, 
to  be  made,  to  enable  Powell  to  arrange  so  as  to  prevent  i>ad  conse* 
quences.  It  will  depend  chiefly  on  Johnson  to  dimioish  the  im- 
mense consumption  by  the  Indians ;  necessity  requires  that  to  be 
immediately  done.  IH\ 

Same  to  Powell.  Fate  of  Bolton  and  loss  of  the  <<  Ontario.^' 
Means  taken  to  make  the  loss  of  the  vessel  of  as  little  detriment 
as  possible.  The  "  Haldimand  "  and  *<  Seneca  "  to  be  repaired  and  a 
new  vessel  built  at  Garleton  Island.  Onlv  repairs  to  be  done  to  the 
vesselB  on  Lake  Brie.  The  enemy  will  this  winter  attempt  to  set 
fire  to  the  vesselB  and  powder  magaatnes.  18i 

Mathews  to  PowelL  Gommissions  enclosed  for  Butler's  Bangers. 
Gapt  Mackinson,  from  half  pay,  appointed  to  the  8th  Gompany. 
Besides  the  eight  companies  of  rangers,  other  two  may  be  added,  if 
it  can  be  done  speedily  and  without  iiindrance  to  the  service.       185 


October  7, 
Quebec. 


October  9, 
Quebec. 


October  9, 
Quebec. 


October  9, 
Quebec. 


NoTcmber  15, 
Quebec 


1781. 
JftnoArjS, 
Qoebec. 


6t 


HALDIMANO  OOLLldnON. 


^^ 


April  11, 
QiebM. 


April  11, 
Qaebee. 

April  11, 
Q««bec. 


.  1T81.  HaldimaDd  to  PowelL    The  faul  aooidoDt,  now  cODfirmedy  ha 

Qnebe?  ^  ^^^^  ^^  ^^*  oonoem  to  him.  (The  loss  of  the  "  Ontario,**  with  Col 
Bolton  and  all  on  board,  p.  183.)  Means  taken  to  make  good  the  kw 
of  the  veasel.  Matervil  hM  been  prodently  prepared  by  Qapt.  Praser. 
Beiterates  the  eantion  aboat  the  ooneumption  of  provisions,  &cl 
Ghsnges  will  be  introdoced  into  the  naval  aervioe  to  remedj 
obetmotions  arieing  from  the  divided  rank  of  the  officers.  Hii 
received  the  papers  taken  at  the  iliamis.  '*  The  miscarriage  of  tbat 
enterprise  by  the  enemy  was  most  fortunate,  as  it  put  as  on  oar 

fntara  against  one  of  greater  conseqaence,  fmstrated  the  hopes  d 
isaffeo^  Canadians  and  confirmed  the  wavering  Miamis  in  oor 
interest.'*  All  Intel ligenceo  oonceming  that  quarter  to  be  sent  to 
DePeyster.  The  want  of  accommodation  for  prisoners  at  Qaebec; 
the  difficulty  of  dealing  with  LaBalme's  secretary,  who  cannot 
be  kept  a  dose  prisoner  nor  be  left  on  parole  among  the  Oanadiani. 
Will  nave  to  seed  bim  to  an  oatpost  m  the  spring.  Others  Uk9 
him  to  t>e  kept  at  Niagara  where  they  can  do  no  mischief.    Page  187 

Same  to  the  same.  Papers  received ;  the  examination  of  a  pri- 
soner, who  has  been  sent  to  Carleton  Island ;  report  of  Lieat 
Tnrney's  scoot.  The  prisoner  mentioned  is  already  at  Goteaa  da 
Lao  to  be  forwarded  by  the  first  bateanx.  191 

Same  to  the  same.  Will  order  a  general  conrt  martial  at  BaUer'a 
request.  192 

Same  to  the  same  The  event  at  St.  Joseph's  is  fortunate,  and 
should  convince  traders  of  the  impropriety  of  keeping  lar^e  qoao- 
titles  of  gooda  in  remote  quarters.  1  he  accident  to  the  two  small 
vessels  at  Michillimakinak  has  increased  the  burden  of  transport; 
approves  of  the  collecting  of  assistance  for  building  at  Lake  Ontaria 
No  merchandise  to  be  carried  in  the  vessels  till  all  provisions  are 
sent  to  the  post^.  Is  relieved  to  find  that  the  stock  of  provisions 
had  held  out ;  the  Indians  have  no  consideration.  They  must  be 
made  to  understand  that  they  are  to  return  to  their  labour  and 
subsist  upon  the  produce  of  the  corn  given  them  to  plant.  193 

Same  to  the  ^ame.  Oonceming  the  appointment  of  Captain 
liackinson  to  the  rangers,  and  Butler's  remarks  thereon,  which  are 
uncalled  for.  Has  no  obj^'ction  to  the  addition  of  two  companies  to 
the  rangers,  if  it  can  be  made  expeditiously  and  without  hindraooe 
to  the  service.  Bespecting  the  appointment  of  Thomas  Butler  and 
Allen  to  the  rangers.  195 

Same  to  the  same.  Is  pleased  to  find  the  navigation  so  early 
open,  and  naval  preparations  advanced.  Has  no  reason  to  fear  for 
IJetroit ;  a  force  has  penetrated  to  Virginia  which  could  not  b$ 
opposed  by  the  enemy.  Detroit  must  be  attacked  by  a  regular 
siege.  There  is  no  doubt  that  every  effort  will  be  made  by  tbe 
enemy  to  hold  Kentucky.  The  Indians  might  have  kept  them  out, 
and  might  still  drive  them  out  if  they  are  unanimous  and  resolute^ 
but  not  if  they  keep  falling  back  on  Detroit.  DePeyster  may  assist 
them  with  a  small  detachment.  Calculations  as  to  the  enemy's 
oourse  and  preparations  to  meet  them.  A  scout  to  Sandusky  mlptt 
be  useful  to  separate  on  return  eo  as  to  communicate  with  Niagara 
and  Detroit.  Respecting  provisions  and  the  plan  of  cnltivatioo 
recommended.  The  removal  of  the  posts  to  tne  island  at  Bltohil- 
limakinak.  Difficulty  of  procuring  surgeons.  198 

Same  to  the  same.  Bemarks  on  bills  drawn  for  the  uppar 
posts.  204 

Mathews  to  the  same  Cprivate).  His  official  letters  will  be  an- 
swered in  a  few  days.    It  is  believed  that  a  general  attempt  is  to  be 


April  11, 
Qnebee. 


Apnl  20, 
Qaebeo. 


April  11, 
Qaebee. 

April  11, 
Qnebeo. 


B.  104 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


5S 


1781. 


April  33, 
Qmebeo. 

April  33, 
Quebec. 


April  34, 
Qaebeo. 


April  36, 
Qaebee. 

Max  9, 
Qnebec. 


Jone  i8, 
Qnebeo. 


Jone  31, 
Qoebec. 


June  33, 
Quebec. 

Jone  33, 
Qnebeo. 


Jnne  33, 
Qnebeo. 


made  od  the  Province ;  that  for  the  upper  ooaotry  will  be  by  way  of 
Oswego.  No  attack  will  be  made  oo  Detroit,  which  mast  fall  il  the 
attack  on  the  lower  poet  and  by  the  Mohawk  succeeds.  To  prevent 
this,  scoats  are  to  be  kept  oontinoally  oat.  Provisions  and  cannon 
sent  to  Fort  Stanwix ;  Washington  at  Albany ;  Hudxbras  has  had  to 
fly,  which  ehats  ap  that  soarce  of  information.  To  assist  him  by 
consulting  with  Batler,  so  as  to  procure  intelligent  men ;  some 
might  go  in  as  deserters  and  settle  down  so  as  to  send  information  \. 
how  it  can  be  done;  they  will  be  handsomely  rewarded^  Sure  men 
to  be  employed  from  Quebec  on  the  same  business,  so  that  reports 
can  be  compared.  Page  20^ 

Haldimand  to  Powell.  Bf marks  on  the  extravagant  demands  of 
the  rangers  for  provisions  when  on  scout.  21(^ 

Same  to  the  same.  Despatches  from  Major  DePeyster  and  Grant 
received ;  tbe  condition  of  the  '*  Hope  '*  should  have  been  discovered 
before  tbe  opening  of  navigation.  No  new  vessel  can  be  built  on 
Lake  Erie  just  now  ;  but  material  to  be  collected.  Arrangements 
for  transport  and  to  watch  the  Miamis,  &c.  Eeppecting  the  dutiea 
ot  the  officern  in  the  naval  department  as  to  surveys,  &c.  Meana 
will  be  taken  to  relieve  the  necessities  of  the  widow  of  Capt. 
Andrews.  Representations  from  Miss  Molly;  Johnson  to  give  bupport 
to  Jof^oph  (Brant).  2\2 

Same  to  the  tame.  Despatches,  Indian  speeches,  &c.,  sent  by  De- 
Peyster have  been  received.  Is  Borry  that  the  desire  of  the  Miamis 
to  cut  off  Post  Vinoennea  cannot  be  complied  with.  His  earnest 
wish  thfvt  it  were  practicable  to  extirpate  that  reprobate  settlement. 
Respecting  prisoi  ers ;  the  Indiana  may  be  assured  they  never  fight 
twice  against  the  prisoners  sent  down.  Campbell  will  be  retained 
at  Cbarobly,  so  long  as  he  has  the  ino  ination  to  harm  them.        2 IS 

Mathewa  to  the  same.  The  care  lo  be  taken  of  goods  at  the  cai^ 
rying  place.  217 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  Captain  Butler  ordered  to  attend  the 
court  martial  at  Niagara.  War  with  the  Dutch  has  had  a  prosper- 
ous beginning,  by  the  capture  of  St.  East  ache,  &o.,  and  nearly  20O 
sail  of  ships.  The  ezchaigeof  the  Convention  Army  has  taken 
place  in  pait.  218 

Same  to  the  same.  Approves  of  building  a  store  at  the  lower 
landing.  No  buildings  to  be  erected  on  the  King's  grounds  at  any 
of  the  posts  in  the  upper  country,  except  such  as  can  be  removed, 
and  to  be  of  little  value,  as  no  indemnification  will  be  given  for 
removal.  ^20 

Same  to  the  same.  Respecting  the  regimental  promotion  of 
surgeons.  Joseph  Brant  may  be  detached  Irom  the  Indian  depart- 
ment should  he  persist,  but  he  is  expected  to  act  in  harmony  with 
it  when  his  services  are  required.  222 

Same  to  the  same.  Approves  of  the  guns  not  being  destroyed 
at  Carleton  Island ;  will  oonfer  further  with  Maobean  on  the 
subject  224 

Lernoult  to  the  same.  Order  that  no  rum,  liquors,  or  any  articles 
whatever  are  to  be  bought  from  the  traders.  The  penalties  on 
purchasing  presents  from  the  Indians.  225 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  Is  glad  to  hear  that  in  spite  of  the  winter 
damage,  the  "  Welcome  '*  and  '*  Angelica  *'  are  in  uf  e  at  Michillimak- 
inak.  Nothing  farther  can  be  done  for  the  protection  of  St.  Joseph's. 
If  traders  go  at  their  own  risk  they  must  take  the  oonsequencee  ;  no 
one  whose  loyalty  is  suspected  to  be  permitted  to  go  amongst  the 


f^e 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


B.  IM 


1781. 


Jnoe  24, 
Qaebec 


June  24. 
Quebec. 


Jane  24, 
Quttbeo. 


JaQ6  24, 
Qaebee. 


ittlj  17, 
Qnebeo. 

Jeljia. 
Quebec. 


Julj  23, 
Quebec. 


Indians.  The  diffioalty  of  dealing  with  the  settlers  on  the  ilississippt ; 
Sinclair  to  improve  every  eligible  opportunity  to  distress  them. 

Pa^22T 
HaMimand  to  Powell.  Has  received  the  various  reports  and  intelli- 
gence ;  sees  no  reason  to  remove  any  part  of  the  force  from  Niagara, 
the  safety  of  Detroit  not  appearing  to  require  it;  besides  it  is 
uncertain  what  occasion  may  arise  for  the  services  of  the  rangers 
and  tioops  now  at  Niagara.  However,  should  a  detachment  have 
been  sent  to  Sandusky  on  the  representations  of  McEee,  not  to 
recall  it,  as  that  wouki  alarm  the  Indians  and  encourage  the  Yirgi- 
nians  settled  on  the  frontier,  whose  only  object  in  the  disturbances 
is  to  obtain  by  stealth  the  valuable  lands  belonging  to  the  Indians. 
Is  glad  that  the  provisions  and  merchandise  have  passed  from 
Carleton  Island  ;  hopes  soon  to  replace  the  former,  being  in  daily 
ezpection  of  the  arrival  of  the  Cork  fleet  and  of  one  that  wintered  at 
Halifax.  229 

Mathews  to  the  same.  Transmitting  a  petition  from  Henry 
Simmons,  a  ranger  in  Butler's  Corps;  t^at  and  his  accounts  to  be 
looked  into  and  settled.  Sergeant  William  Smith,  of  the  47th,  to  be 
sent  to  Quebec.  Approves  of  the  ship  carpenters  being  kept  at 
Carleton  Island.  231 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  Has  received  report  of  Butler's  success. 
Is  glad  he  has  settled  the  dispute  between  Oapt.  D  ime  and  Lieut. 
Turney,  of  the  rangers ;  the  latter  is  an  active,  useful  partisan,  and 
would  have  been  a  loss  to  the  corps.  232 

Same  to  the  same.  Whoever  has  or  have  been  the  cause  of  the 
continual  discussions  at  Miohillimakinak  can  have  the  service  but 
little  at  heart.  A  speedy  and  radical  cure  must  be  applied.  Capt. 
Aubrey  and  a  detachment  to  be  sent  there,  he  being  recommended 
to  pay  attention  to  harmony.  283 

25ame  to  the  same.  Daase*8  application  recommended  by  Ool. 
Johnson  would  be  gladly  complied  with,  but  for  reasons  stated.  235 
Same  to  the  same.  Keports  received.  The  activity  of  the  Oneida 
Indians  watching  with  some  white  men  the  routes  of  the  recruiting 
parties  and  scouts  between  the  colonies  and  the  province  haa 
kept  up  a  communication  for  the  rangers.  The  report  as  to 
Btnan  Allen  is  premature,  there  is  a  commotion  in  Yermout, 
but  Allen  has  not  gone  the  length  reported,  and  his  intentions  are 
not  yet  known.  Be  ports  from  Sinclair  and  DePeyster  respecting 
the  work  at  Miohillimakinak ;  materials  to  be  sent  that  can  m 
spared  from  Detroit  Sinclair  sbould  be  more  particular  in  his 
demands.  Begrets  that  Captain  Grant's  business  could  not  hUve 
been  transacted  at  a  season  when  he  could  have  been  better  spared. 
Blank  commissions  sent  to  the  rangers.  Is  concerned  that  so  many 
Indians  should  be  victualled,  being  afraid  of  the  consequences  should 

E revisions  not  arrive.  No  resource  from  the  crops  in  Quebec,  they 
eing  already  in  a  great  mea^sure  destroyed.  Everything 
dictated  by  humanity  to  be  done  for  the  Indians,  but  the  greatest 
economy  must  be  oberved  at  the  post  in  the  distribution  of  pro- 
visions, 237 
Same  to  the  same  (secret).  Is  sending  all  the  information  he  can 
get  by  scouts,  as  he  has  not  heard  a  won!  from  Europe,  New  York 
or  Halifax.  A  French  fleet  reported  at  Boston,  which  gives  the 
enemy  superiority  by  sea.  Two  actions  reported  by  Arbuthnot  and 
Hood,  neither  very  fortunate.  Oomwallis  had  a  victory  at  Guild- 
ford Court  House,  but  is  said  to  be  retreating  fast.  Is  afraid  the 
report  of  the  death  of  Phillips  is  too  authentic.    The  French  had 


a  104 


HALDIMAND  OOLLIOTION. 


6T 


1781. 


Quebec 


September  4, 
Qaebeo. 


September  5, 
Quebec. 


September  5, 
Quebec. 


September  6, 
Quebec 


September  6, 
Quebec. 

September  6, 
Quebec 


September  6, 
Quebec 

September  6, 
Quebec. 


September  7 
Quebec 


September  7^ 
Quebec 


September  7, 
Quebec 


landed  at  St.Laoia  bat  embarked  precipitately  leaving  ordnance  aoii 
stores.  Clinton  bad  written  in  May  respecting  viotuallers  and  tbe 
expected  arrival  of  Biedesel,  witb  convention  troops,  &o.,  bnt,  if  news 
from  Albany  is  to  be  believed,  be  and  the  troops  would  be  better  to 
remain  there.  It  is  difficnlt  to  decide  if  the  enemy  aim  at  New 
York  or  to  penetrate  into  the  Province.  The  Vermontors  keep  a 
party  constantly  between  Skenesboroagh  and  Tyoonderoga; 
Will  try  to  disperse  the  Oneida  scouts.  The  services  of  Joseph 
Brant.  Page  240 

Haldimand  to  PowelL    Reports  received.  The  rangers  being  now 
together,  he  will  look  ont  for  an  adjutant  for  them.    Will  wait  Uie 
arrival  of  the  fleet  to  get  a  good  surgeon's  mate  for  the  rangers.    Is 
glad  that  the  Indians  are  anxious  to  be  employed  and  that  he  has 
indulged  them.  Report  of  preparations  for  an  attempt  of  consequence. 
A  part  of  the  French  army  from  Rhode  Island  in  conjunction  with 
rebel  troops  completely  routed  upon  White  Plains*    Hopes  that  the 
report  may  prove  true.    Refers  to  the  necessary  economy  in  pro- 
visions. 244 
Same  to  the  same.    Has  received  his  letters,  that  two  carpenters 
have  been   sent  to  Michillimakinak   and  Joseph   Brant  recalled. 
Arrival  of  the  provision  fleet.    Though  backward,  he  believes  that 
a  sufficient  supply  will  be  conveyed  to  tbe  posts  before  navigation 
closes.    Is  convinced  of  bis  (PowelPs)  efforts  to  economise;   his 
saving  in  rum  gives  real  pleasure.    Complaint  by  Myers  of  being 
deprived  of  recruits;  a  stop  to  be  put  to  this.  247 
Same  to  the  same.    Express  and  other  expenses  to  be  charged  in 
contingent  accounts.    Tbe  foresters  to  be  kept  distinct  from  the 
rangers;  returnof  their  dulio3  to  bo  made;  sees  no  reason  to  increase 
their  number;  hopes  tbey  And  their  own  clothing  like  the  rangers. 
Approves  of  the  party  being  sent  out  under  Oaldwell ;  hopes  that 
there  it*  no  truth  in  a  rebel  report  of  the  success  of  Willoc.  249 
Mathews  to  the  same.    That  in  consequence  of  the  high  price  of 
things  at  Detroit,  the  stores  and  baggage  of  officers  may  be  carried 
over  the  carrying  place  at  the  expense  of  Government,  but  they  are 
not  to  abuse  the  privilege.  251 
Same  to  tbe  same.    The  petition  ofSymons  (spelled  Simmons, 
p.  *;^3l)  returned,  with  a  satisfactory  confutation  of  its  charges.    He 
IS  to  be  struck  off  from  provisions  and  other  indulgences.             253 
Same  to  the  same.    Complaints  respecting  abuses  in  the  lake 
navigation  sent  to  bo  investigated  and  a  rem^y  applied.  254 
Haldimand  to  the  same.     Respecting   promotion  in  the  rangers 
and  the  system  on  which  it  should  proceed.  Sergeant  Smyth,  of  the 
47th,  appointed  adjutant                                                                  255 
Same  to  the  same.    If  he  can  do  so  with  justice  to  the  others,  he 
will,  on  Powell's  account,  give  Mr.  Eydd  an  ecsigncy.  258 
Same  to  the  same.    Respecting  the  regulations  for  the  reduction 
of  expenditure  in    the    Indian  Department;    they  must  be  en- 
forced. 259 
Same  to  the  same   (most  secret).    The  negotiations   with  Ver- 
mont; hi's  doubts  of  the  sincerity  of  the  leaders ;  object  of  the  move- 
ment to  Crown  Point.                                                                        261 
Mathews  to  the  same.    Aubrey's  memorial  received  and  answer 
sent.    Leave  of  absence.     Reward  to  Lieut.  Tumey  for  his   ser- 
vices.  262 
Haldimand  to  the  same  (private).    For  want  of  provisions  is 
obliged  to  give  up  projected  expedition  by  the  Mohawk  River ;  must 
confine  himself  to  alarming  the  frontiers  and  destroying  the  enemy's 


126—27 


•8 


HALIDfAMD  OOLLEOTION. 


B.  IM 


1781. 


September  11, 
Quebec 


September  37. 


OetoberS, 
Qnebee. 

Octobers, 
Quebec. 


Norember  1, 
Quebec. 


Norember  1, 
Quebec 

NoYember  1, 
Quebec 


NoTember  1, 
Qnebee. 

Norember  1, 
Quebec 


graiD.  A  large  detachment  to  take  post  at  Crown  Point  to  remain 
there  as  long  as  poFsible.  To  make  the  alarm  more  effectaal,  as 
many  parties  of  the  rangers  aod  Indians,  as  can  be  disposed  of  to 
advantage,  are  to  be  sent  to  the  Mohawk  and  frontiers  of  Pennsyl- 
vania ;  to  consult  with  Batler  respecting  arrangements  for  routes, 
&C.,  to  be  communicated  to  him  (Haldimand),  so  that  if  necessary 
orders  might  be  sent  from  Crown  Point  to  concentrate,  so  as  efTectn- 
ally  totlestroy  all  kinds  of  grain,  forage,  mills,  &c.,  which  can  oon- 
tribute  to  the  support  of  the  enemy.  The  strongest  injunctions  to 
be  given  to  avoid  every  species  of  cruelty.  To  extirpate  the  re- 
maining unfriendly  Oneidas  who  impede  the  scouts,  &c.,  and  are  use- 
ful to  the  rebels.  The  force  on  the  Mohawk  to  reach  by  the  time 
news  can  spread  of  the  expedition  to  Crown  Point,  so  as  to  make 
the  consternation  general.  Major  Boss  will  receive  orders  to  have 
parties  ready  for  the  same  purpose.  He  (Boss)  may  at  his  option 
take  command  of  the  expedition  or  take  the  general  conduct  d 
affairs  at  Carleton  Island.    He  has  received  orders  about  vessels. 

Page  264 

Haldimand  to  Powell.  Legal  proceedings  to  be  taken  against  Taylor 
and  Forsyth.  Col.  Johnson  to  be  ordered  to  Montreal  to  five  evi- 
dence. Butler  to  take  charge  of  the  Indian  department  m  John- 
son's absence.  27(^ 

Same  to  the  same  (private).  Strict  investigation  to  be  made  into 
the  transactions  between  Colonel  Johnson  and  Taylor  and  Forsyth. 

268 

Mathews  to  the  same.  His  letter  respecting  the  inquiry  into 
Taylor  and  Forsyth's  affairs  received ;  his  conduct  approved  of.  272 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  The  pleasing  contents  of  despatches 
from  DePeyster.  It  is  fortunate  Joseph  (Brant)  remained  in  the 
quarter  to  stir  up  Indians;  it  is  hoped  that  their  present  success  will 
rouse  them  more  than  hitherto.  There  is  no  doubt  that  the  suocese 
of  the  enemy's  incursions  in  that  quarter  has  been  owing  to  dia- 
affection,  or  a  desire  on  the  nart  of  the  Indians  to  prolong  the  war 
for  the  sake  of  presents.  Private  reasons  have  caused  delay  in 
sending  the  detachment  to  Crown  Point;  it  is  probable  that  parties 
firom  iTiagara  will  not  arrive  much  sooner  at  their  destination.  272a 

Same  to  the  same.  Bespecting  the  arrangements  for  the  expedi- 
tion under  Johnson  and  Butler;  report  from  Boss  at  Oswego;  he 
will  arrive  at  his  destination  folly  as  early  as  the  troops  flrom  this 
quarter,  which  did  not  leave  St.  Joseph's  till  the  Hth.  The  enemy 
on  their  guard.  Boss  has  a  fine  detachment  but  not  so  many  as 
expected.    Minute  return  of  the  rangers  wanted.  273 

Same  to  the  same.  The  professions  of  innocence  by  Forsyth  and 
Taylor,  who  complain  of  their  bills  not  beiog  accepted.  Will  oon- 
tinue  to  refhse  till  their  conduct  is  cleared  up.  27& 

Same  to  the  same.  Has  received  letters  transmitted  from  MoKee 
and  Thompson  to  DePeyster.  The  following  up  of  the  success  over 
Clark,  abandoned  for  want  of  perseverance  by  the  Indians,  and  of 
clothing  and  provision  for  the  rangers.  It  is  unfortunate,  as  the 
defeat  would  have  been  more  signal.  276 

Same  to  the  same.  Certificate  of  the  bad  state  of  Captr  Irwin's 
health  received.  Bills  drawn  for  the  expenses  of  the  post  shall  be 
honoured.  277 

Mathews  to  the  same.  Letters  received.  His  Bxcellenoy  will 
cheerfully  serve  Mr.  Mc Alpine,  should  it  fall  in  his  way.  The 
words  **  to  Fcrve  with  the  Indians  "  to  be  expunged  from  the  com« 
mission  of  the  officers  of  the  rangers,  at  the  request  of  Butler,  mnd 


Jk  101 


HALDIMAND  OOLLKOTION. 


f» 


1781. 


April  21. 
Montreal. 


new  commissions  to  iosae.  Sending  commiBsions  for  a«iditional 
ofBoers,  Page  278 

Haldimand  to  Powell.  Has  received  reports  of  the  detachments 
for  the  intended  excorgiou.  Proceed  Log  h  against  Taylor  and 
Forsyth.  280 

Same  to  the  same.  Transmitting  memorial  of  Gapt.  Ten  Brock  of 
the  rangers,  with  dooaments,  and  ordering  a  ooart  of  inquiry  on  his 
oaee.  282 

Same  to  the  same.  Nothing  can  be  done  for  the  officers  of  the 
Indian  department  brought  down  for  the  suit  against  Taylor  and 
Forsyth,  beyond  what  has  been  done.  284 

Same  to  the  same.  Declining  to  appoint  Lieut.  Wilkinson  to  a 
vacunt  company  for  reasons  given.  285 

ilathews  to  the  same.  Has  laid  before  His  Excellency  DePoys- 
ter'.-t  letter  upon  the  subject  of  private  vessels  navigaiiug  Lake 
Huron  cootrary  to  orders.  287 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  the  <*  Limnade '*  with  pro- 
yinions.  Is  pleased  that  the  neces^ry  supply  has  been  forwarded 
to  the  posts.  Instructions  as  to  vessels  on  Lake  Ontario  sent  to 
Gapt.  Betton ;  they  are  to  be  observed  as  nearly  as  circnmsances  will 
admit.  288 

Same  to  the  same.  Has  received  report  of  the  return  of  Boss  with 
his  detachment  to  Garleton  Island ;  satisfaction  with  his  conduct  on 
the  expedition,  notwithstanding  the  superior  force  opposed  to  him. 
Shameful  and  dastardly  conduct  of  the  Indians.  Leaves  it  to  him 
and  Butler  to  paint  to  them  his  displeasure  and  to  let  thorn  feel  it 
in  the  distribution  of  presents ;  sincerely  laments  the  loss  of  Capt. 
Butler;  the  consolation  to  Col.  Butler  in  this  heavy  misfortUDO.  289 

Same  to  the  same  (private).  Critical  position  of  affairs  to  the 
southward;  reported  capture  of  Lord  CornwUlis*  army.  Nothing 
but  a  decided  superiority  in  the  Bay  can  relieve  him.  if  true, 
Canada  will  be  the  first  object  this  winter  or  early  in  spring  and  the 
attack  will  be  general.  A  few  thousand  French  troops  co  operating 
with  the  rebel  armies  may  create  great  confusion.  Care  to  be 
exercised  about  the  posts ;  scouts  to  be  kept  out  is  now  destitute 
of  every  channel  of  intelligence  from  the  imprudence  of  recruiting 
parties  from  the  rangers  above  and  Provincial  corps  here.  Indian 
officers  must  be  stationed  in  every  village  where  intelligence  can 
be  procured.  The  duty  of  the  Indians;  the  vigilance  to  be  observed 
at  all  the  small  posts ;  all  strangers  mu^t  be  seized,  as  Indian  and 
other  spies  are  already  appearing.  To  save  provisions  and  to  send 
as  many  Indians  as  possible  out  of  the  way*  291 

Same  to  the  same.  The  iocreasing  necessity  for  taking  possession 
of  Oswe^,  owin^  to  the  turn  affairs  have  taken  to  the  southward, 
and  thirnigh  probability  of  the  Province  being  attacked.  Prepara- 
tions to  be  made  for  that  purpose  by  Major  Boss ;  is  persuaded 
that  he  (Powell)  will  do  all  in  his  power  to  assist  Boss  to  take  270 
men  from  Carleton  Island ;  200  to  be  sent  from  Niagara,  Boss  to  be 
in  command.  Success  depends  on  everything  being  kept  secret. 
It  must  not  be  mentioned  even  to  Butler.  To  be  given  out  that  the 
preparations  are  intended  for  Detroit,  and  when  tbe  troops  embark 
declare  they  are  for  Carleton  Island.  It  would  be  desirable  to  rooali 
Joseph  Brant,  especially  as  this  is  a  favourite  measure  of  his. 
Care  to  be  taken  to  prevent  Indians  from  resorting  to  Oswego, 
except  those  absolutely  needed.    Bespecting  the  bateaux,  &c.      294 

Same  to  the  same.  Sir  Henry  Clinton  reports  that  he  believes 
New  York,  and  not  Canada,  to  be  the  object  of  the  enemy's  design. 

126— 27i 


Hoyember  1, 
Qnebeo. 


yoTember  2, 
Quebec. 


Noyember  16, 
Quebec. 

NoTember  16, 
Quebec 

Hoyember  16, 
Qnebee. 

Noyember  16, 
Qaebeo. 


Noyember  16, 
Quebec. 


Noyember  16, 
Qaebeo. 


ITSa. 
February  18, 
Quebec 


60 


HALBIMAND  OOLLVOTION. 


B.  10( 


1781. 


April  28, 
Moatreal. 


April  28. 
Montreal. 

Ma  J  6, 
Montreal. 


Majie, 
Montreal. 


May  16, 
Montreal. 

Maj  16, 

Montreal. 

May  18, 
MontreaL 


May  19, 
Montreal. 


May  28, 
MontreaL 


May  81, 
MontreaL 


IfciySl, 
MontreaL 

May  31, 
Hontreal. 


If  BO,  be  does  Dot  believe  a  fnroe  can  be  spared  to  act  against  Detroit, 
or  it  most  bave  reaobed  tbe  knowledge  of  DePeyster,  wbo  woald 
commanica^e  it  Is  persuaded,  tberefbre,  that  all  is  qaiet  in  that 
quarter,  but  to  order  DePeyster  to  take  every  precaution  possible 
for  the  safety  of  the  post,  and  to  secure  all  the  provisions  be  oaa 
from  the  settlement.  The  great  uncertainty  of  whether  a  diversioo 
may  not  have  to  be  made  in  favour  of  Clinton.  He  cannot,  there- 
fore, reduce  bis  lorce.  If  Detroit  must  be  reinforced,  one  or  two 
companies  of  rangers  must  be  withdrawn  from  Oswego.  Tbe  lo6a 
will  be  the  less  felt,  as  Sir  John  Johnson's  second  battalion  is  to  be 
sent  there.  Sinclair  to  be  directed  to  send  as  many  Indians  as  ke 
can  collect.    Copies  sent  of  regulations  for  the  freight  of  goods. 

Page  298 

Haldimand  to  Powell.  Letters  sent  by  Bocheblave.  For  his  servioee 
and  losses  he  has  been  allowed  to  take  up  a  small  cargo  of  goods  to 
Detroit  free  ot  expense.  DePeyster  to  employ  bim  in  whatever 
manner  he  may  be  found  usefuL  301 

Same  to  the  same.  Recommending  Capt.  Lamotbe,  wbo  is  on 
bis  way  to  Detroit  where  he  may  be  us^ul  to  DePeyster.  302 

Mathews  to  the  eame.  The  suit  decided  against  Fon^y th  and  Tay- 
lor.  Their  subsequent  claims.  An  investigation  to  b^  made  as  to 
certain  items  charged.  303 

Haldimand  to  tbe  &ame.  Bespeoting  the  pretensions  of  Mr.  Com- 
missary Bli^s  to  carry  on  private  trade.  It  cannot  be  permitted, 
nor  leave  given  to  bim  to  appropriate  the  King's  stores.  306 

(Mathcwd)  to  PowelL  Orders  respecting  the  allowance  by 
Sinclair  to  private  vessels  to  navigate  Lake  Huron.  308 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  His  objections  to  the  promotion  of  Ser- 
geant Secord,  but  from  a  desire  to  gratify  Butler  be  waives  these.  310 

Same  to  the  same.  Is  much  pleased  at  the  progress  of  tbe  works 
at  Oswego,  and  is  persuaded  that  be  is  contributing  every  assiat- 
ance.  Movement  of  troops  towards  Oswego.  Leave  given  to  Capk 
McDonald,  paymaster,  to  come  to  Montreal  on  businesR.  Is  disap- 
pointed at  the  delay  in  the  payment  of  their  freights  by  the  traders. 
He  will  enforce  the  regulations.  311 

Same  to  the  same.  Becommending  Donglas,  who  for  his  servicea 
is  to  bo  made  sutler  at  Niagara,  in  room  of  Taylor  and  Forsyth,  wbo 
are  ordered  to  leave.  313 

Same  to  the  same.  Despatches  received.  Is  much  concerned  at 
the  difficulties  in  procuring  a  sufficient  number  of  the  Six  Nations  to 
cooperate  with  Boss  at  Oswego.  Their  pretexts.  Butler  to  make 
searching  inquiry  into  the  cause  of  their  discontent,  and  by  whom 
fomented.  Their  bad  conduct  daring  tbe  expedition  last  falL  His 
disappointment  at  their  conduct.  315 

Same  to  the  same.  Ttie  nakedness  of  tto»  Indian  store;  the 
necessity  of  .purchasing  obviated  by  tbe  arrival  of  the  presents^ 
The  attempt  to  set  aside  bis  order  prohibiting  purchases,  which  be 
is  determined  to  enforce,  fieports  of  tbe  enemy's  movements  to 
Sandusky.  To  encourage  the  raising  of  Indian  com ;  to  purchase 
wherever  it  is  to  be  had.  Beturns  wanted  of  the  progress  of  agri* 
culture  and  stock  raising.  318 

Same  to  the  same.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  accounts  and 
returns.  322 

Same  to  the  same.  Despatches  and  reports  received.  The  small 
reinforcement  sent  to  Detroit  will  encourage  the  Indians.  Is 
surprised  that  he  prevented  Joseph  from  going  to  Oswego,  seeing  the 
good  effect  it  would  have  bad.    A  rebel  army  cannot  approach 


2.104 


HALDIMAND  OOLLSOTION. 


61 


lias.  Niagara  without  early  notice  and  in  six  days  be  ooald  always  rein- 
force himself  from  Oswego.  To  send  Joseph  there  immediately. 
The  state  of  the  garrif  on  at  Carleton  Inland.  Page  323* 

Haldimand  to  Powell.  Brown,  a  French  penman,  in  his  letter  to 
Oapt.  Grants  has  expressed  proper  sentiments.  Eis  pay,  &c.,  will 
be  oontinaed,  but  he  must  be  kept  as  a  prisoner  of  war  at  Niagara. 
In  present  oircomstances  nothing  better  can  be  done  for  bim.      8'26 

Same  to  the  same.  Sir  Goy  Carleton  writes  from  New  York  that 
it  is  the  desire  to  brin^r  aboai  an  accommodation  with  America,  and 
he  theref(»«  purposes  to  confine  his  operations  to  defence.  Orders 
to  be  given  to  prevent  all  offensive  operations  until  further 
orders.  32a 

Same  to  the  same.  Pointing  out  the  misapprohonsion  under 
which  he  labours  in  reference  to  the  inquiry  ii.  o  the  provision 
account  and  to  the  retention  of  Cunningham's  ]eior«.  The  little 
consequence  of  censures  from  indifferent  persobs,  to  which  all  officers 
in  command  are  subject.  Cannot  relieve  him  ot  his  comnund. 
Approves  of  his  indulgence  to  Forsyth.  329 

Same  to  the  same.  The  complaints  of  the  InJians  at  Oswego, 
that  Batler  had  tot  suppled  them,  especially  with  shoes  and  am- 
munition. They  are  to  be  informed  that  they  ^rill  be  P>ipplied  from 
lliagara,  the  want  of  goods  in  the  King's  store  having  been  the 
caune  of  the  delay.  List  of  witnesses  sent  in  the  case  of  ihe  murder 
ofMcOo-mack.  332 

Same  to  the  same.  ThonHy  sailing  master,  to  return  to  his  former 
station  at  Detroit  333 

Mathews  to  the  same.  Papers  received  respecting  Indian  goods. 
Inquiry  to  be  made  respecting  the  accounts  of  the  rangers  and 
foresters  not  settled  by  Johnson  since  he  received  charge.  3^4 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  Beport  of  the  good  conduct  of  Brant  and 
the  Indians  at  Oswego.  Eopen  that  the  par'y  under  Schandaraghta 
will  not  be  drawn  to  the  frontier  settlements,  but  will  confine  them- 
selves to  the  deience  of  the  Indian  villages  threatened  by  Clark.  336 

Mathews  to  the  same.  His  Excellency  is  sensible  of  the  propriety 
of  Butler's  application  for  a  secretary,  but  must  defer  that  and  other 
applications  till  the  arrival  of  Johnson,  when  he  will  make  a 
general  arrangement  of  the  department  The  storehouse  and 
oooncil  chamber  wanted  may  be  carried  on  as  speedily  as  possible  ; 
iron  and  glass  will  be  sent ;  they  may  be  taken  from  the  engineer 
stores  at  Niagara.  Bespecting  the  application  of  Sccoid  to  build 
a  saw  and  com  mill.  33  :i 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  Report  refceived  of  the  rebels  moving 
towards  the  villages  of  Sand Qsky  ;  hopes  that  Schandaraghta  wiU 
be  able  to  oppose  their  progiess,  without  drawing  troops  from 
Oswego,  whico  post  must  be  completed  this  season,  so  as  to  cover 
Niagahu  His  objection  to  traders  on  ihe  Missidoippi.  Will  eoon 
fill  up  the  vacancies  in  the  rangers.  341 

Same  to  the  same.  Since  the  enemy  has  invaded  the  Indian 
country  and  forced  the  troops  and  Indians  into  action,  has  infinite 
aatiaiactlon  that  they  received  so  signal  a  check.  Laments  the  fate 
of  Col.  Crawford  ;  it  will  interpose  obstacles  in  the  tiansacUons 
with  Congress.  Approves  of  a  company  of  rangers  beiog  sent  to 
Sandosky.  The  light  company  of  the  84th  sent  to  Carleton  Island 
to  move  to  Niagara  if  necessary,  or  replace  the  party  drawn  from 
Oswego.  He  (Powell)  to  regulate  his  stay  at  Detroit  as  he  thinks 
fit.  The  unreasonable  complaintH  of  Joseph  ani  his  Indians,  but 
they  must  be  oonciliated|  and  Joseph  has  merited  much  attention* 


M«781, 
MontreaL 


June  SI, 
<}ttttbeo. 


June  90^ 
Quebec. 


JulTl, 

Qocbeo. 


QadMe. 
Qmb««. 


JWj:". 


QMbee. 


€2 


HALDDfAND  OOLLIOTIOir. 


B.  IOC 


Hay  appointed  Lieat  Goveroor  at  Detroit,  bat  cannot  be  sent  tliertt 
till  after  Johnson's  arrival  and  the  general  arrangements  in  thtt 
Indian  department.  Psgo  343 

Mathews  to  Powell  Enclosing  subpoenas.  The  application  of 
Gilbert,  a  Qaaker  from  Pennsylvania,  for  the  restoration  of  one 
Abigail  Dodson.  a  prisoner  among  the  Indians,  fintler  to  makm 
immediate  inquiry  for  her  and  have  her  sent  down  to  Montreal.  34& 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  To  come  to  Qaobec  bef(M^  the  deuurtnrs 
of  the  antamn  fleet,  leaving  the  command  of  the  post  with  Colon«l 
Dandas  till  a  Bricfsdier  shall  be  sent  np.  The  rangers  to  be  mus- 
tered and  detailed  returns  made  of  them.  3i€ 

Same  to  the  same.    The  enormous  expenses  of  Sinclatr  at  MichiUi- 


17S3. 


Qnebee. 


AnffOiiS^ 
<)iieDeo. 

AugnttS, 
Qnebeo. 


September  9, 
Qatbec. 


September  9, 
Quebec 


October  7, 
Quebec 

October  11, 
Quebec 

October  14, 
Quebec 


October  21, 
Quebec 


October  21, 
Quebec. 


October  31. 
Quebec 


makinak ;  he  is  ordered  down  to  explain.  Lieut-Colonel  Hopo^ 
CapUin  Roberts,  of  the  84tii,  and  Mr.  Goddard  sent  up  to  invasli- 
gate.  34S 

Same  to  Dundas.  The  refusal  of  the  Oneida  Indians  to  act ;  th«ir 
discontent  at  not  being  allowed  to  go  to  war.  Johnson's  preaanoo 
at  the  upper  posts  may  have  a  irood  effect  The  efforts  and  line  of 
argument  to  be  used  by  him  (Dandas)  and  Butler  to  quiet  thmr 
minds.  349 

Same  to  the  same.  The  danger,  if  the  enemy  hears  of  the  Indian 
discontent,  of  an  attempt  to  corrupt  them.  Not  to  show  diatnM% 
but  to  have  them  narrowly  watched.  351 

Same.  Orders  to  the  commanding  officers  of  posts  to  assist  m 
forwarding  the  Indian  presents.  363 

Mathews  to  Maclean.  That  His  Bzcellency  desires  tiie  command 
money  at  Niagara  should  be  left  to  LieutOolonel  Dundas.  3S4 

naldimand  to  the  same.  On  account  of  the  want  of  barrack 
room  and  to  secure  Oarleton  Island  during  the  winter,  part  of  the 
troops  to  be  transferred  there  from  Oswego.  This  is  to  be  done  m 
late  in  the  season  as  possible,  to  forwani  the  works  and  to  guaid 
against  an  attack,  which  was  most  likely  to  happen  in  Novem- 
ber. 3((5 

Same  to  Dundas.  Has  received  his  letters  by  Oolonel  Hope.  Gannat 
answer  thom  till  tbe  departure  of  the  fleet|  but  has  communicated 
anything  material  to  Maclean.  356 

Same  to  Maclean.  Permission  for  Bnsign  Law's  father  to  go 
home.  The  advanced  sea«on  will,  he  hopes,  render  rebel  attempts 
on  the  Indian  country  uneuocessful.  The  defence  will  depend  greatlj 
on  DePeyster.  Regular  communication  to  be  established  during  the 
winter  between  all  the  upper  postSy  which  might  be  done  by  small 
scouts  of  two  or  three  active  men,  one  an  Indian.  How  the  con* 
munication  between  the  different  posts  may  be  carried  on.  Materiah 
for  tbe  mill  undertaken  by  Sergeant  Brass  cannot  be  sent  now;  ihfoj 
will  be  sent  to  Coteau  du  Lac  in  the  winter  and  punhed  forward  ia 
spring.  Bvery  preparation  made  for  the  work  to  go  on  when  the 
materials  arrive.  3ftT 

Same  to  the  same.  In  consequence  of  letter  from  Sir  Ouy  Carte- 
ton,  34th  ordered  to  Niagara  to  reinfbrce  the  posts  under  his  (Mao- 
lean's)  command ;  does  not  think  they  will  be  attacked  this  season, 
but  to  be  ready  to  send  such  detachments  in  spring  as  cannot  ba 
sent  now.  Cannot  send  poc^itivo  rules;  Maclean  must  act  according 
to  local  circumstances.  Gives  general  directions  as  to  vigilance; 
scouts  to  be  kept  out,  but  ordered  not  to  commit  acti  of  hostility; 
reiterates  the  orders  as  to  frequent  communication  between  posts. 
Has  ordered  Lemaistre  and  Willoc  to  join  their  regiments  in  conao- 
quence  of  the  absence  of  captains.     Traders  and  fimtners  may 


B.  104 


HALDUCAND  OOLlSOTIOH. 


NoTember  1, 
Qoebeo. 


Korember  6, 
Qiubee. 


KoTember  14, 
Quebec. 


1783. 
Febnukrj  T, 
Qaebeo. 


1781-  reoeive  flour  by  sending  in  wheat  till  mills  are  ready  for  grinding. 
To  purchase  and  store  the  20,000  bashels  of  Indian  corn  at  Bafifalo 
Creek.  Economy  in  the  distribution  of  rum.  The  King's  regiment 
(8th)  to  be  concentrated.  Allowance  of  provisions  to  Butler  in 
consequence  of  his  expenditure  for  Indians.  Page  360 

Mathews  to  Maclean.  Capt.  Moinpesson  and  Lieut.  Clowes  to  be 
sent  down  to  the  court  martial  at  Quebec.  The  papers  left  by  Lt  CoL 
Hope  to  be  sent  down  from  MicLillimakinak,  if  they  can  be  got.   366 

Same  to  the  same.  Commissions  sent  for  officers  of  Sutler's 
Bangers.  The  error  in  making  TenBroeck's  commission  senior  to 
Macdonell's  to  be  rectified.  Baron  de  Shaffilisky  and  Mr.  Luke 
appointed.  368 

Instead  of  originalSy  only  certified  copies  of  Hope's  papers  (p.  366) 
to  be  sent  just  now.  370 

Certain  commissions  in  the  rangers  to  be  dated  when  the  returns 
do  not  show  the  precise  dates.  3T1 

Haldimand  to  Maclean.  Agrees  as  to  the  propriety  of  keeping  a 
respectable  garrison  atCarleton  Island,  it  ana  Oswego  will  be  an- 
ciently strong  the  rest  of  the  regiment  having  been  ordered  up,  for 
that  purpose.  To  avoid  sending  the  rangers  lower  down  than 
Oswego,  or  separating  them  too  widely.  Oraers  as  to  covering  pro- 
visions at  Carleton  Island.  378 

Same  to  the  same.  Has  received  report  of  the  deliberations  of  the 
Six  Nations  in  consequence  of  the  late  attack  on  theShawanese  and 
massacre  of  Standing  Stone  Tillage.  Laments,  since  the  rebels  have 
taken  advantage  of  the  humane  system  of  forbearance  lately  adopted, 
that  he  cannot  afford  the  assistance  the  Indians  so  reasonably  expect* 
Exertions  to  be  made  to  prevent  retaliation ;  the  difficulty  of  finding 
arguments  in  support  of  that  policy.  Is  satisfied  with  the  line  m 
argument  he  (Maclean)  has  used  in  his  answer  to  their  speech,  bat 
as  it  is  necessary  that  he  (Haldimand)  should  reply  to  their  applica- 
tion, be  sketches  at  some  length  the  nature  of  what  he  desires  to  say 
to  them  on  that  subject,  as  well  as  on  their  complaints  respecting 
provisions,  &c.  A  copy  tobe  sent  toDePeyster,  the  Six  Nations 
having  sent  a  deputation  to  the  Indians  at  Detroit.  373 

Same  to  the  same.  Approves  of  the  reinstatement  of  Butler  in  the 
direction  of  the  Indian  department;  of  the  reduction  in  the  wages  of 
artificers  and  labourers  and  of  his  general  measures  of  economy.  380 

Same  to  the  same.  To  meet  the  apprehended  desertion  of  men 
from  the  Provincial  troops,  those  most  suspected  to  be  removed 
from  Oswego  to  Niagara  and  replaced  by  regular  troops  from  thenoe. 
To  arrange  with  Butler  to  have  an  active  party  of  Indians  constantly 
at  Oawego,  to  be  prepared  for  any  service.  3u 

Mathews  to  Maclean.  The  goods  ordered  to  replace  those  bor- 
roned  from  the  traders.  To  arrange  with  Col.  Butler  as  to  the  best 
manner  of  contracting  with  Brass  for  the  building  of  the  proposed 
mill.  The  encouragement  to  be  given  to  the  cultivation  so  happily 
begun  at  Niagara.  Returns  of  the  farms  and  their  produce,  to  show 
the  yearly  progress,  have  not  yet  been  received ;  repeats  the  order 
given  on  this  subject.  384 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  The  return  of  the  34th  Regiment, unable  to 
reach  Detroit,  cannot  be  of  any  bad  consequence,  but  the  failure  of 
the  Indian  presents  to  roach  may  be  distressing  to  the  service  at 
Detroit,  unless  the  traders  lend  goods  as  was  done  at  Niagara. 
Bespecting  the  shipment  of  Indian  goods ;  neglect  of  invoices,  Ac, 
will  be  prevented  in  future.  Is  concerned  that  throe  companies  of 
the  34thy  with,  bedding,  were  given  back  to  Carleton  Island.    Hopea 


Febraarj  8, 
Quebec 

Febraaiy  9, 
Quebec 


Febraary  9, 
Qaebec 


February  10, 
Qaebec 


64 


HALDDCAND  OOLLBOTION; 


B.  IM^ 


1783. 


February  10, 
Quebec 


March  11, 
Quebec. 


Ifar^h  11, 
Quebec. 

April  14, 
Quebec. 


April  14, 
Quebec 


April  31, 
Quebec 


April  24, 
Quebec. 


April  26, 
Quebec. 


April  26, 
Quebec 


Quebec. 


May23, 
Quebec. 


ihey  wil  Ireinrp  early  m  the  spring.  Prom  the  silence  of  BePeyntor 
believes  that  all  is  qoiet  at  Detroit.  Scouts  nmst  be  kept  oat  oon< 
stantly  to  obtain  intelligence.  The  Indians  must  be  maae,  if  poe. 
sible,  to  act  more  conjointly  than  they  have  ever  done,  "If  they 
mean  to  defend  their  country  vigouronsly,  and  with  suocess,  they 
must  in  some  measure  adopt  our  system  and  be  advised  by  officers 
ot    knowledge    and    exi)orieiica,    who    may    be   sent   to  conduct 

Paire  387 

Haldimand  to  Maclean.    All  officers  and  servants  of  the  Crown  in 

every  department  to  be  with  their  respective  duties  in  sprinir.    No 

leave  of    absence  to  be  granted,  except   on  the  most  pressinir 

necessity,  '^  *^      ^^ 

Mathews  to  the  same.    Has  laid  Stedroan's  account  for  rum. 

•;i  I'lPP^*^  ^  ^*>®  Indians,  before  His  Excellency,  who  airree^ 
with  him  and  Butler  as  to  the  impropriety  of  the  Indians  beinTsnp- 
piled  by  private  persons  on  account  of  the  Crown.  Orders  to  lo^ 
bibit  the  practice,  but  leaving  a  certain  latitude  to  officers  com- 
manding the  posts  to  igsue  a  restricted  quantity  of  rum,  Aa.  to  In- 
dians on  their  way  to  Niagara.  392 

Same  to  the  same.  Instructions  sent  respecting  the  issue  of  pre- 
sents  to  the  Indians,  so  as  to  prevent  abuses.  895 

Halaimand  to  the  same.  Introducing  Abraham  Cuyler  :  his  ser- 
vices and  position  as  inspector  of  loyalists.  He  is  to  have  a  free 
pauage  on  his  way  to  Detroit,  and  other  facilities.  397 

bame  to  the  same.  In  consequence  of  representations  from  the 
merchants  of  the  large  quantities  of  goods  at  Carleton  Island  and 
the  carrying  place,  the  King's  vessels  on  bo»h  lakes  are  to  carry 
merchandise  on  their  first  trip,  unless  circumsUnces  make  this  in- 
consistent with  the  King's  service.  399 

Same  to  the  same  (private).  Has  no  official  intelligence,  but 
1  !i"^  l^^^  *  private  correspondent  that  peace  is  certainly  con- 
eluded  between  Great  Britain  and  America,  and  a  copy  of  the  terms 
received  at  Philadelphia,  the  boundary  lino  to  be  45^,  4c.  The 
effect  on  the  Indians  of  the  peace,  if  their  claims  have  not  been  con- 
sidered.    How  the  Indians  are  to  be  dealt  with.  401 

Mathews  to  the  same  (private).  Investigation  of  a  private  nature 
ordered  into  certain  of  the  Indian  accounts  sent  by  Col.  Johnson 
lor  settlement.  4q^ 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  Reporls  of  peace  confirmed  ;  the 
boundaries  too  justly  described  in  his  letter  of  the  21st  (401).  Shall, 
if  possible,  avoid  promulgating  them,  in  hopes  of  receiving  some 
consolatory  instructions  concerning  the  Six  Nations,  and  the  other 
Indian  allies.  The  nicest  attention  to  be  paid  to  the  management 
and  conduct  of  the  Indians.  40^ 

Same  to  the  same.  His  Majesty's  proclamation  for  a  cessation  of 
arms  received.  Fortifications  and  all  public  works  at  the  posts  to 
cease  and  the  transport  of  His  Majesty's  stores  and  providions  to 
the  upper  posts,  Indian  presents  excepted,  to  be  diecon tinned.     40i* 

Same  to  the  same.  Comments  on  the  letters  received  in  view  of 
the  changed  state  ofaffaiis.  The  exaggeration  in  the  account  of 
the  affair  at  Standing  Stone  Village.  Is  gratified  at  the  conduct  of 
the  Six  Nations.  The  murderer  of  the  Delaware  Indian  will  be 
regularly  tried.  The  building  of  stores  at  Carleton  Island  now 
unnecessary.  4lj 

Mathews  to  the  same.  Transmitting  the  King's  pleasure  respect- 
ing the  court  martial  on  Capt.  Archibald  Maclean.  416- 


B.  104 


HUDIUAND  OOLLXOTIOR. 


66 


1783. 
Ifayas, 

eo. 


Quebec 
Quebec. 


May  36, 
Qaebee. 

Marie. 

Qaebee 

Jnlj  26, 
Qaebee. 


Jaly  31, 
Qoebeo. 

September  11, 
'Quebec. 


September  13, 
Quebec. 


Kodate. 


Haldimand  to  Maolean«  Is  satisfiod  with  the  behavionr  of  the 
Indiaus  and  hopes  to  preserve  their  affeotion.  HollaDd  to  go  to 
Cataraqui  to  examiDe  toe  north  side  of  Lake  Ontario,  to  settle  those 
of  the  Six  Nations  who  may  prefer  that  situation,  to  the  risk  of 
being  subjected  to  the  power  of  the  States,  Has  talked  the  matter 
over  with  Joseph  Brant.  Sir  John  Johnson  ordered  to  Niagara  to 
quiet  the  apprehensions  of  the  Indians  till  some  arrangement  can 
be  made  for  the  fnture.  P*go  418 

Same  to  the  same.  Cannot  grant  him  leave  of  absence  in  the 
present  state  of  confusion  ar  d  discontent  among  the  Indians.       416 

Same  to  the  same.  Bills  and  accounts  received  for  the  Q.  M.  G. 
and  Engineer's  departments  and  for  the  contingencies  of  Niagara, 
with  returuH.  Cannot  consider  the  memorial  of  the  farmers  at 
present,  but  thoy  will  be  regarded  in  the  general  arrangements. 
Is  surpi  ised  and  concerned  at  the  bad  state  of  the  pork  received 
from  Carleton  Island.  Strict  investigation  to  bo  made  into  the 
cause.  421 

Same  (?)  to  the  same  (?).  Beduction  in  the  officers  and  seamen 
of  the  naval  department  ordered.  Schank  to  communicate  the  same 
to  the  commandin£^  officers  of  the  different  lakes.  423 

Same  to  the  same.  Official  instructions  as  to  the  assistance  to  be 
rendered  to  Sir  John  Johnson  in  hiti  endeavours  to  quiet  the  appre- 
hensions of  the  Indians.  424 

Mathews  to  the  same.  Captains  Powell  and  Lottridgo  and  Lieut. 
Dock>tader  to  attend  a  board  of  accounts  as  witnesses  on  the  request 
of  Col.  Johnson.  Sir  John  John>on  to  give  orders  accordingly. 
Cannot  grant  Dandas  and  Jjolifaistre  leave  of  absence  at  present. 
Evidence  wanted  at  the  trial  of  the  murderer  of  the  Indian  to  be  in 
Montreal  by  the  1st  September.  426 

Mathews  to  the  same.  Forwarding  a  summons  from  the  Attorney 
General  to  bo  complied  with.  429 

Haldimand  to  the  same.  Cannot  comply  with  the  request  to 
grant  land  to  six  men  of  his  regiment  until  the  plans  are  completed, 
as  the  Htrictest  impartiality  must  be  observed  in  the  distribution. 
The  icetructions  to  ColIiDS,  the  surveyor,  for  the  laying  out  of  the 
settlement  at  Cataraqui,  to  be  followed  in  all  other  parts  of  the 
Province  where  loyalists  shall  be  settled.  Cannot  understand 
Batter's  having  marked  out  30  lots  for  different  persons,  unless  the 
few  farms  already  occupied  are  meant.  He  had  made  applications 
on  behalf  of  his  corps  for  settlement  on  that  side  of  the  river,  but 
the  business  cannot  be  anticipated,  although  tbeie  is  every  inclina- 
tion to  serve  Colonel  Butler's  corps.  Ross  distressed  for  want  of  a 
person  who  understands  the  construction  of  mills,  and  wishes  for  a 
visit  from  Bras^,  of  Butler's  Bangers.  It  is  probable  that  he  will 
find  many  amongst  the  loyalists  accustomed  to  that  business ;  if  not. 
Brass  may  be  gent  if  he  can  be  spared.  43(> 

Mathews  to  the  {>ame.  On  account  of  the  favourable  report  of 
the  conduct  of  the  firm  of  Hamilton  and  Cartwright,  such  arrange- 
ments are  to  be  made  as  shall  save  them  from  loss  on  the  rum  lent 
to  Government  lant  year.  Mr.  Street  to  be  dealt  with  in  the  same 
way.  Douglas  to  sell  rum  to  the  garrison  at  market  price,  the 
exclusive  privilege  beinc:  all  in  which  he  can  be  supporte(L  433 

Same  to  the  same.  Letter  from  Capt.  Gumersall  enclosed  oon- 
cerning  Caesidy  (Cassety  in  former  letters)  sent  down  some  yeara 
ago,  from  Detroit,  for  treasonable  practices.  It  would  be  imprudent 
to  permit  him  to  retum  to  the  upper  country  on  account  of  the 


66  HALDDIAND  OOLLIOTIOH.  B.    IM 


1783.        danger  to  himself,  as  well  as  for  other  reasoDs.    He  is  to  be  sent 
baok  to  the  Colonies.  P&ge  435 

September  14,      Haldimand  to  MacleaD.    In  spite  of  the  many  demands,  will 
Qaebec  endeavonr  to  gratify  his  request  in  fitvonr  of  his  son.  43T 

September  16,      Mathews  to  the  same.  Prisoners  to  be  given  np  if  a  flag  of  truce  is 
Quebec  gent  lor  them  from  Port  Pitt,  otherwise  they  are  to  be  sent  to 

If  ontrealy  to  be  forwarded  to  the  Colonies.  Strict  investigation  to 
bo  made  respecting  the  depredations  committed  on  Indian  presenta. 
Medicines  for  Detroit  asked  for  by  DePeyster.  The  delay  in  apply- 
ing for  the  necessary  evidence  lies  with  the  Attorney  General. 
Should  there  be  the  least  appearance  of  danger  to  the  prisoners  oa 
their  way  to  Fort  Pitt,  it  is  not  to  be  risked.  438 

Sr^^^'  ^^  Same  to  the  same.  Arrival  of  Indian  officers  as  evidence  in  the 
Quebec.  inquinr  into  Johnson's  accounts.  To  continue  the  same  conduct 
towards  persons  arriving  firom  the  Colonies,  on  similar  missions  to 
those  of  Bull  and  Doufflas,  until  further  orders.  Bum  has  been 
ordered  to  be  sent  him  trom  Carleton  Island,  as  well  as  the  mill 
stones  and  iron  for  the  mill.  Desertion  among  the  seamen.  Ap- 
proves of  Harris  having  sent  men  from  the  troops  on  board  the 
"Seneca."  440 

October  1,  Haldimand  to  the  same.    Granting  leave  of  absence.    Sespectinff 

•<>»«hee.  the  arrangements  to  carry  on  the  pcrvice  by  Butler  and  Lt.-Ck£ 
Hoyes.  To  bring  exact  returns  of  all  the  departments,  &c.  To  visit 
Cataraqui  on  the  way  down  to  report  as  to  its  progress.  Leave  of 
absence  to  LeMaistre.  442 

No  date.  Same  to  the  same.    Formal  leave  of  absence.  444 


COBBBSPONDINOI  Wllfi  OVFIOSBS  AT  NIAGARA— 1777-1784. 

B.lOf.  B.1ff.,2],766. 

im. 
lumber  14,  Butler  to  LeMaistre  (?).  Desires  to  be  informed,  since  His  Bzcel- 
Kiagara.  lency  declines  to  issue  blank  commiBsionR,  how  he  is  to  act  so  as  to 
secure  suitable  officers  for  the  new  corps.  Is  sorry  to  find  that 
Bird's  reqaest  cannot  be  complied  with.  Would  be  pleased  to  know 
what  is  to  be  his  rank;  he  had  flattered  himself  that  he  was  to  be 
^ven  the  rank  of  major  in  the  army.  Has  sent  to  the  frontiers  of 
Pennsylvania  to  bring  up  the  rangers  absent  on  leave,  so  as  to  com- 
plete the  corps  of  rangers  as  fast  as  possible.  EnclcBcd  are  muster  roll 
of  Walter  Butler's  company,  list  of  officers  recommended  for  com- 
missions in  two  other  companies  of  rangers  and  in  the  Indian  De- 
partment, &c.  His  son,  Thomas  Batlor,  previously  recommended  for 
a  commission,  is  not  now  mentioned,  he  being  a  prisoner  with  the 
rebels.  Page  1 

Oeetmber  14.  The  same  to  Carleton.  Had  sent  off  a  scout  from  Deer  Island  to 
Ontario ;  took  passage  by  a  vessel  for  Niagara  on  being  informed 
by  thoSenecas  that  most  of  the  Onondaga^,  Tu;>caroras  and  Oneidaa 
were  in  the  rebel  interest,  having  taken  the  hatchet  from  Philip 
Schuyler  and  Vockert.  This  prevented  them  from  going  by  the  On- 
tario loute.  His  son  and  others  are  still  in  irons  and  cruelly  treated. 
By  the  advice  of  the  Senecas  and  Cayuga^,  he  sent  a  message  to  the 
disaffected  Indians  to  bring  the  axe  in  immediately  and  deliver  it  np 
in  presence  of  Bolton,  and  that  none  but  real  friends  should  attend 
the  meeting.  All  the  Onondago  and  Tnecarora  chiefs,  however, 
with  the  greatest  part  of  their  young  men  attended,  delivered  np 


<a  106 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


6T 


im. 


1778. 
.  Jftoaarj  28, 

NUfi^ra. 

Janaary  28, 
Jliagara. 


Tebruary  2, 
Niagara. 

February  3. 

February  3, 
Kiagara. 


April  10, 
Niagara. 


the  axe  and  promieod  to  follow  only  the  advice  received  from  the 
British.  Nothing,  they  e^aid,  bat  to  relieve  their  people  from  confioe* 
ment  would  have  iodaced  them  to  act  otherwise.  The  whole  of  the 
Six  Nations,  except  the  Oneidas,  are  determined  to  act  heartUv; 
many  parti OA  are  now  oat;  the  operations  will  be  chiefly  on  the 
frontiers  of  Peonsylvania  and  Virginia.  Notice  of  the  disposition  of 
the  Six  Nations  sent  to  Sir  William  Howe,  Glen.  Clinton  and  6oy 
Johnt5on.  The  Indians,  thoagh  collected  in  such  numbers  here,  have 
behaved  remarkably  well,  and  the  report  of  i^anroyne's  ill  sacoeiB 
does  not  ^eem  to  have  warped  them  in  the  Hmalle*<t  degree.  Would 
have  joined  Burgoyno  with  a  body  of  Indians,  but  had  neither  pro- 
visions nor  clothing  necessary,  and  before  a  body  could  be  colleeted 
the  fate  of  the  army  was  known.  Report  of  the  success  of  Clinton 
on  the  Hudson  have  been  received,  and  that  he  had  retired  to  a 
strong  post  at  Fishkiil,  supposed  for  the  winter.  News  was  alao 
received  of  Howe's  glorious  success.  Pag6  4 

Butler  to  Colonel  Ciaus.  Respecting  the  pay  and  allowanoes 
to  certain  of  the  men  of  the  Indian  Department.  8 

The  same  to  LeMaistre  (?j.  Reports  the  continued  friendly  feet* 
ing  of  the  Six  Nations.  The  Senecas  and  Cayugas  are  determined 
to  give  the  men  from  Wyoming  a  warm  reception  should  they  oomeu 
They  have  t^pies  oat  watching  their  movements.  Brant,  Aaron  and 
the  MohawK(i  preparing  to  move  to  defend  the  Indian  villages 
should  they  be  attacked,  and  he  (Butler)  nould  march  also  with  the 
rangers  and  Mibsieangas  to  assist.  Has  received  a  report  that 
thirty  rargern  have  been  taken  prisoners  on  the  Suequehannay  the 
rebels  having  attacked  them  with  200  men.  Has  received  a  report 
confirming  the  account  of  Howe's  victory  over  Washington,  and  that 
the  King's  troops  aro  in  possession  of  the  Jerseys  and  Pennsylvania. 
Washington  had  retired  towards  Virginia;  Clinton  was  at  Fort 
Montgomery  and  Putnam  at  a  post  six  miles  from  him,  higher  np 
the  river.  Kopor^s  from  Fort  Stunwiz  are  contradictory ;  all  reports 
ai^ree  that  the  Western  Indians  nave  'eft  the  enemy's  country  on 
the  Ohio  a  heap  of  ashes.  The  Six  Nations  urgently  request  Uuit 
Fort  Outatiu  shoulil  bo  occupied,  as  it  gives  easy  entrance  to  their 
country  uni  a  ^afe  retreat  to  them  in  case  of  attack.  Id 

The  same  to  Carloton.  Sendinir  detailed  information  of  what  took 
place  at  the  conference  with  the  Indians.  Its  favourable  chanio- 
ter,  4c*  14 

I  eturn  of  oot\)h  of  rangers,  to  servo  with  the  Indians,  commanded 
by  Major  John  Butler.  ^  21^ 

Batler  to  Cai  loiou.  Seeding  aooount  of  Howe's  proceedings  at 
Philadetpbi:i,  Germantown,  &o.  Deieat  of  Washington  at  the  Brandy- 
wine.  Tho  at  tempt  to  se*£e  Con^^rci^s  at  liancHSter;  the  escape  of 
the  members  to  York  town  ;  dissatisfaction  of  the  people  of  Balti* 
more  with  Congre^H ;  send**  returns  of  the  rangers.  21 

Returns  and  accounts  follow.  24^  26 

The  same  to  the  Kime.  The  Six  Nation  Indians  are  preparing  la 
strike  at  the  rcbeU;  ho  (Ruiler)  will,  with  the  rangers,  oooperale 
with  thora.  Has  ordered  tho  rangers  from  tho  Susq uehanna,  and. 
the  loyaliats  trom  the  back  settlements  to  join;  nearly  100 of  theaa 
have  agreed  to  nerve  with  tho  rangers.  Tho  Indians  have  not  been 
idle  daring  the  winter,  having  been  employed  on  the  Susquehanna. 
Beport  brought  by  an  Indian  that  Schuyler  advised  the  Indiaas  at 
the  council  to  bo  neutral,  and  that  he  intended  coming  to  Oswem 
and  hoped  to  have  a  free  passage  through  the  country ;  if  not^  M 
would  treat  them  as  enemies.    The  Six  Nations  are  not  inclined  to 


<8 


HALDDIAND  OOLLBOTION. 


B.  165. 


1778. 


regard  his  advice,  bat  are  preparing  to  act  oppoeite  to  it.  Acooants 
from  Albany  contradict  the  report  of  the  rebels  building  boats  and 
preparing  to  come  to  Oswego.  There  arc  700  men  at  Fort  Stanwiz, 
which  is  being  fortified  and  provisioned.  Numbers  of  the  rebels 
have  gone  to  Canada  to  seize  Montreal.  The  Marquis  Da  Fiet 
(Lafayette)  commands  the  norihem  army  instead  of  Gates.  Urges 
thut  bis  son  (Walter)  may  be  exchanged.  Encloses  pay  list  of  the 
offioers  and  ranger -«  of  the  Indian  Department  not  yet  incorpor- 
ated. Page  27 

Butler  to  LeMaistre.  Statinsc  how  he  had  filled  up  the  blank 
commissions  for  the  rangers.  The  rest  of  the  letter  refers  to  the 
internal  economy  of  the  corps.  32 

Accounts  of  subsistence,  &c.,  sent  by  Colonel  Butler  with  remarks 
42i^.     fieturn  of  the  corps  430.    Account  current.  431 

Batler  to  Carleton.  Acknowledging  letter  of  14th  March,  with 
thanks  for  its  contents.  States  his  belief  in  the  fidelity  of  the 
Indians.  Two  or  three  hundred  of  the  Senecas  are  out  against  the 
Southern  Provinces.  34 

The  same  to  LeMaistre.  That  he  has  fixed  with  the  Senecas  to 
leave  to-morrow.  Bzplaining  details  of  accounts  against  the  Indian 
Department.  35 

LeMaistre  to  Batler.  Stating  that  His  Bzcellency  will  not  forget 
the  suflfor  ings  of  his  (Batter's)  son,  and  will  not  lose  sight  of  getting 
him  exchanged.  Captain  Tioe  and  his  party  have  been  ordered 
to  their  post.  Money  has  been  advanced  to  them,  but  this  the  gen- 
eral will  not  do  again  in  similar  canes.  Blank  commissions  have  been 
sent  for  the  rangers.  The  position  of  adjutant  and  quartermaster 
is  to  be  given  to  non-commissioned  oflicers.  ST 

Butler  to  Carleton.  Is  sending  this  by  Captain  Batler,  who  hsd 
escaped  from  the  rebels,  by  whcm  he  was  sentenced  to  death.  He 
(Major  hutler)  has  had  a  meeting  with  the  Seneca  chiefs,  who  are 
anxious  to  attack  the  frontiers  of  ihe  rebellious  colonies.  He  is  to 
have  a  general  meeting  of  the  chiefs  and  warriors  to  arrange  for 
them  proceeding  with  him  to  Yonandala,  on  the  Suequehanna,  which 
he  has  fixed  on  as  a  convenient  place  of  rendezvous,  where  a  number 
.of  friends  of  the  Government  are  to  join.  A  party  ot  Senakies  has 
just  arrived,  after  defeating  the  rebels  in  an  action  on  the  Ohio. 
There  are  f^till  160  warriors  out  on  the  back  of  Jersey  and  Pennsyl- 
vania.     Lieut.  Frey  and  Joseph  Brant  are  on    the  frontiers  of 


April  IS, 

NUgaim. 

April  and 
May(r> 

lluiganu 


Mayl, 
MUgara. 


Qnebea 


May  15, 
8en«ca 
Ooantry. 


JoDe  4, 
QaclHio. 


A«inist(?) 


September  IT, 
Hiagara. 


New  York  trying  to  bring  off  the  Mohawks.  It  is  intended  to  strike 
that  part  of  the  country  in  a  body.  Is  in  hopes  to  complete  the 
body  of  rangers  he  was  empowered  to  raise.  Captain  Butler  would 
give  verbal  information.  3^ 

Walter  Butler.  Memorandum  of  information  sent  by  his  father 
(Major  John  Butler)  respecting  the  movements  of  the  Indians, 
rangerp,  &c. ;  his  in lentions  with  respect  to  completing  the  corps ; 
of  aiding  French  Canadians  to  it,  &o.  His  deeire  to  have  commis- 
sions for  the  Indian  officers  as  a  proiection  to  them  in  case  of  being 
made  prisoners.  41 

Beturn  of  the  distribution  of  ibo  rafigers  now  employed  on  tha 
frontiers  of  the  Indian  country,  by  l>i,  Oolonei  Bfjlton.  There  is  no 
date ;  the  conjectural  date  on  tht>  ma^  ^in  h  nearly  corrPcL  486 

Batler  to  Haldimand.  Giving  a  di^oiled  cuconnt  of  the  meottngs 
with  Indians,  of  their  preparatiotj^  ior  war,  their  condition  Ibat 
Oswego  should  be  held  as  a  refuge  tor  their  women  artd  cbiidren^ 
&c.  He  has  sent  off  Captain  BntU)f  on  an  expedition  ag»in«t  the 
German  Flats.    The  paity  will  liumber  600  or  600,    Atks  that 


B.  106 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTIOH. 


«• 


1778. 


September  21, 
*Onondella. 


-^ptember  24, 
Niagara. 


^September  30, 
*€anada8aga. 


October  4, 
Niagara. 

October  24. 


October  26, 
Niagara. 


NoTember  1. 

November  12, 

Cherry 

Valley. 


November  12. 


December  1, 
Niagara. 


saffioient  goods  be  pent  op  to  satisfy  the  Indians  at  the  close  of  the 
season.  Aisks  for  arms  for  the  loyalists  who  are  joining  the  rangers. 
Before  leaving  the  Indian  country  he  had  arranged  the  rangers  as  a 
chain  of  scouts  from  the  German  Flats  to  the  Susquehanna  and 
Ohio,  with  orders  to  act  with  the  Senecas.  The  high  value  he  seta 
on  the  services  of  Joseph  Brant  Page  46 

W.  Caldwell  to  Butler,  fieports  his  return  and  the  success  of  the 
expedition  against  the  German  Plats.  Had  fallen  in  with  an 
enemy's  scout  and  killed  three  of  the  party ;  thc^  Indians  allowed 
the  rest  to  escape.  The  Indians  left  on  guard  came  to  Onondella 
and  robbed  the  inhabitants,  &o.  But  for  the  information  of  a  scout 
he  believes  he  could  have  taken  the  forts  there.  Spoke  to  none  of 
the  inhabitants  except  to  Mr.  Shoemaker's  family,  who  could  not  or 
would  not  give  any  information.  The  bad  weather  was  unfortu- 
nate. 66 

Butler  to  Haldimand.  Has  received  a  report  that  Caldwell,  with 
the  rangers  and  about  160  Indians,  had  marched  to  attack  the  Ger- 
man Flats.  Capt.  Butler  was  raising  a  large  force  to  co-operate. 
Captain  Butler  believes  that  the  King's  troops  are  not  far  fironi 
Albany.  A  person  has  been  there  who  reported  that  all  was  in  con- 
fusion, the  inhabitants  removing  their  goods  and  the  militia  called 
out.    Has  drawn  bills.    Accounts  for  provisions  coming  in.  61 

Captain  John  Johnston  to  Butler.  Is  collecting  Indians  to  assist 
Capt.  Butler.  Banners  have  brought  word  that  three  parties  from 
Wyoming  were  coming  to  demolish  the  Six  Nation  country.  One 
of  them  defeated  at  Tioga  by  the  Indians;  mo^t  of  them  cut  to 
pieces;  some  drowned.  Is  doing  all  he  can  to  meet  the  mua 
Dody,  which  is  advancing.  Hopes  to  give  satisfactory  news  in  hia 
next.  63 

Butler  to  Haldimand.  Enclosing  letters  from  Johnston  (p.  5^), 
and  from  Capt  Caldwell  (p.  56).  56 

Pay  list  of  Captain  Walter  Butler's  company,  from  24th  Decem- 
ber, 1777,  to  date.  68 

The  other  pay  lists  of  the  different  companies  of  the  corps  follow 
for  the  same  date  to  page  78.  — 

Butler  to  Haldimand.  Sending  returns.  He  has  drawn  for  the 
subsistence  and  bounty  of  hia  corps.  Is  unable  to  send  muster  rolls 
and  receipts  for  the  companies  absent,  but  will  do  so  on  their 
return.  Sends  list  of  names  of  those  whom  he  recommends  for 
commissions.  H^pes  that  he  will  soon  have  his  corps  complete,  and 
asks  for  additional  commissions.  Has  received  a  report  that  Augh- 
quaga  has  been  burned  by  the  rebels.  73 

Statement  of  the  number  of  prisoners  proposed  to  be  exchanged.  81 

Walter  Butler  to  General  Schuyler.    Proposing  an  exchange  of 

Erisoners.  His  efforts  to  restrain  the  Indians ;  they  would  have 
een  more  successful  but  for  the  destruction  of  their  village  of 
Aughquaga,  which  had  greatly  incensed  them.  If  he  (Schuyler) 
still  persisted  in  keeping  Mrs.  Butler  and  family,  these  efforts  might 
not  be  so  great  as  they  had  been.  83 

List  of  persons  sent  back  to  General  Schuyler,  taken  prisoners  at 
Cherry  Yalley ;  an  equal  number  of  families  expected  in  return. 
The  list  is  nominal.  438 

Butler  to  Haldimand.  The  particulars  of  the  destruction  of 
Cherry  Yalley  will  be  sent  by  Bolton.  So  soon  as  the  Indians  come 
in  from  their  expeditions  he  will  ascertain  their  wishes  as  to  taking 
post  at  Irondequot.    The  cattle  taken  are  nearly  all  consamed  by 


w 


HALDDfAMO  OOLLIOTION. 


&    1(» 


fl 


im. 

AXUnj. 


HiAgara. 


FebroAry  13, 
Niagara. 
Febniary  14, 
Kiagaia. 


February  IS, 
Ulagara. 


March  8 

to 
March  16. 

March  a, 
Niagara. 


April  2, 
NUi 


^gara. 


the  iDdians  and  raogers,  but  about  100  head  have  been  sent  to 
Nia^rara  this  fall.  Page  85 

Brigadier  Clinton  (U  S.)  to  Capt.  Botler  (Waller).  Stating  that 
a  letter  relating  to  an  exchange  of  priBoners  bad  been  transmitted 
to  Governor  Clinton,  who  had  consented  io  the  proposal.  States 
the  arrangement  for  the  exchanges.  Eeflections  on  the  want  of 
zeal  shown  by  the  British  ofBcers  in  restraining  the  excesses  of  the 
Indians,  and  on  cruelties  committed  when  no  Indians  were  pre- 
sent. 87 

Itetnm  of  Indians  at  Niagara,  from  30th  December,  1 4*78,  to  date, 
with  the  arrivals  and  departures  of  the  several  parties  of  different 
nations  in  that  time.  The  names  and  numbers  of  the  different 
nations  are  given  in  detail.  The  table  shows  :  Present,  1,581 ;  gone, 
1,042 ;  total,  2,623.    The  return  is  signed  by  Colonel  Bolton.       9a 

Return  by  Butler  of  scouts  employed.  91 

Butler  to  Haldimand.  Beporting  that  the  Indians  think  a  pott 
at  Irondequot  would  be  of  no  material  service  in  protecting  their 
country,  and  would  wish  to  have  the  post  at  Oiwego.  The  Indians 
in  general,  but  not  the  Oneidas,  have  resolved  to  come  to  no  terms 
with  the  rebels,  who  have  sent  to  build  a  small  fort  to  protect  the 
Oneida  villages.  A  post  at  Oswego  would  shake  the  resolution  of 
the  Oneidas  and  strengthen  the  ethers,  who  are  afraid  of  an  attack 
durin*r  the  winfor.  The  scotitH,  who  are  out  in  every  quarter,  will 
give  the  earliest  notice  of  movements  on  the  frontier,  and  a  large 

farty  of  rangers  is  ready  to  move.  Sng£|:efits  that  messages  to  the 
ndians  should  not  be  sent  direct  from  Quebec,  but  sent  thi^ugh  Ool. 
Bolton.  A  number  of  Mohawks,  Onondngos  and  Ochquagos  are 
to  remain  at  Niagara,  having  now  no  homes  to  go  to.  92 

Walter  Butler  to  Brigadier  Clinton.  Bespecting  the  ezchanffe 
of  prisoners,  fie  is  to  proceed  to  Quebec  to  have  Baldimand's 
determination  on  the  subject.  He  denies  the  cruelly  charged  in 
his  (Clinton V)  letters  (pp.  S8,  89),  not  a  man,  woman  or  child  was 
killed  at  Cherry  Valley,  except  those  who  wore  killed  in  arms  in 
the  field.  Enters  into  details  of  the  destruction  of  the  Indian 
village  and  the  violations  of  parole  by  the  continental 
officers^  &c.  95 

Walter  Butler.  Journal  of  an  expedition  from  Niagara  on  the 
north  shore  of  Lake  Ontario  to  Cataraqul,  with  descriptions  of  the 
shore,  rivers,  bays,  4c.  100^ 

Butler  to  Haldimand.  Sending  details  of  the  intrigues  of  the 
rebels  with  the  Indians  and  their  efforts  to  intimidate  Siem ;  what 
he  is  doing  to  counteract  these  designs.  One  party  sent  by  way 
of  Lake  Erie  to  bring  in  a  prisoner.  Another  to  Fort  Stanwix» 
Delawares  have  had  a  skirmish  with  the  enemy  at  Wyoming.  They 
have  taken  three  prisoners  and  sjven  scalps.  Captain  Butler  carries 
with  him  the  muster  rolls  and  pay  lists  of  the  rangers,  and  will  give 
every  information  relative  thereto.  He  (CoL  Butler)  has  drawn  for 
expenbos  of  building  barracks  for  rangers  and  distressed  families. 
Bemarks  on  the  pay  lists  of  the  Indian  Department.  113 

The  same  to  the  same.  Letter  enclosed  shows  that  Hay  of 
Detroit  had  not  a  favourable  opinion  of  the  Indians.  The  disaster 
to  Hamilton  will  not  improve  them.  Does  not  yet  know  how  it 
will  affect  the  Six  Nations,  it  may  incline  them  to  listen  to  the 
artful  messages  sent  by  Congress.  Sends  copy  of  a  message 
delivered  by  the  Caughnawagas  at  the  Cayuga  Tillage;  the 
Cayngas  took  no  notice  of  the  message.  The  Ooondagos  have  been 
invit^  to  come  in,  to  settle  among  the  Senecas  and  Cayugas,  and 


B.  106 


HALBDCAND  OOLLBOTION. 


n 


1779. 


Aprils, 
Qaebec 


^ 


April  11, 
Niagara. 

April  18, 
Qaebec. 


April  18, 
Qaebec 


April  (?) 

May  20, 
Niagara. 


May  18, 
Niagara. 


rekindle  their  oonnoil  fire.  The  Senecas,  j^elawares  and  others 
have  been  very  active  during  the  winter,  and  have  had  various  sao- 
cessfal  Bkirmiehes  along  the  frontiers.  There  are  now  between  400 
and  600  out  in  different  places.  Several  parties  from  the  Ohio  have 
brought  prisoners  from  Fort  Pitt.    The  people  through  all  that 

fart  of  the  country  are  moving  down  to  Lancaster.  About  200 
ndians  from  Detroit  have  been  successful  at  Tuscarawas  and  had 
gone  down  the  river  to  attack  a  convoy  of  provisions;  has  not  yet 
hoard  the  result  of  this  last  expedition.  A  priboner  has  given 
information  about  Fort  Pitt.  He  has  always  endeavoured  to 
restrain  the  Indians  from  cruelty  and  will  observe  the  additional 
instructions  on  this  point.  Kemarks  on  the  bounty  to  rangers,  to 
which  he  (Haldimand)  objects,  as  not  being  agreeable  to  Carleton's 
instr actions.  Sends  copy  of  an  account  for  this  allowance,  which 
was  passed  by  Carleton  without  obje<*.tion.  Bolton  has  ordeied  60 
rangers  to  bo  ready  to  set  off  for  Detroit  under  Caldwell.   Page  116 

Haldimand  to  fiutler.  Acknowledging  receipt  of  reports  of  the 
intrigues  among  the  Indians,  and  their  success  in  reducing  the 
Onondagos,  chiefly  through  the  influence  of  the  Oneidas.  Sends 
answer  to  a  message  from  the  Five  Nations.  The  fidelity  of  Joseph 
Brant;  he  goes  to  Ni^ara  with  Brehm ;  he  (Butler)  is  to  conform 
to  the  orders  which  will  be  presented  by  Brehm.  Bespecting  the 
Indians  and  economy  in  provisions ;  the  importance  of  getting  the 
Indians  to  cultivate  their  land.  His  pleasure  in  seeing  Capt.  Butler ; 
the  steps  to  be  taken  to  obtain  the  exchange  of  Mrs.  Butler  and  the 
family.  120 

Batlcr  to  Haldimand.  Beporting  that  Bolton  had  drawn  for 
Indian  expenses ;  the  arrival  of  messengers,  &c.  122 

Haldimand  to  Butler.  The  anxiety  the  defeat  of  Hamilton  causes 
him ;  has  reason  to  be  satisfied  with  the  fidelity  of  the  Five  Nations. 
The  confidence  he  has  in  his  (Butler's)  exertions  to  maintain  all  the 
Indians  in  the  humour  of  acting  for  the  service  of  the  Crown.  The 
impossibility  of  getting  provisions  to  Oswego  is  the  reason  for  its 
not  being  occupied;  every  exertion  will  be  made  to  have  this 
done.  123 

The  same  to  the  same.  Has  granted  a  temporary  warrant  for  the 
subsistence  of  the  corps.  When  the  accounts  are  finally  settled^ 
every  allowance  will  be  made  so  far  as  consistent  with  Carloton's 
orders.  125 

The  warrant  follows  at  126,  and  a  pay  roll  of  the  ofiicers,  &c.y  of 
the  Indian  Department  at  128. 

Walter  Butler  to  Brigadier  Clinton,  Continental  Forces.  Bespect- 
ing the  exchange  of  prisoners.    The  letter  is  not  dated.  427 

The  same  to  Haldimand.  Major  Butler,  with  the  corps,  is  on  the 
frontiers ;  the  Five  Nations  were  afraid  of  an  invasion  of  their 
country  from  Fort  Stanwix  and  the  Susquehanna.  He  is  now  at 
Oanadasaga,  amon^  the  Senecas,  watching  the  enemy's  motions. 
Bolton  has  desired  him  (Walter  Butler)  to  set  off  for  Detroit,  with  a 
party  of  rangers  and  as  many  Indians  as  he  could  collect,  to  try  to 
rouse  the  western  Indians  to  take  an  active  part ;  could  this  be 
effected,  there  would  not  be  a  rebel  in  arms  in  the  Indian  country 
in  the  course  of  a  few  months.  The  service  Brant  could  render  were 
he  to  be  allowed  to  go.  Calls  attention  to  advances  he  has  made  to 
Captain  Tice,  whose  pay  has  not  been  drawn  for;  asks  that  the 
amount  be  stopped  out  of  Capt.  Tice's  pay.  129 

Same  to  Captain  LeMaistre.  Substantially  the  same  as  the 
letter  of  the  20th  May.  132 


"n 


TO 


HALDDfAND  0OLLB0TI01I. 


B.  lOS 


1779. 
IU728, 
OanadAMgo. 


May  31, 
CanadMago. 


June  8, 
Oanadasago. 


Jalj  21, 
-OanadMago. 


July  32, 
Oanadaiago. 


Jal  J  23, 
Oanadaaaga 


Bailer  to  HaldimaDd.  Acknowledging^  receipt  of  letters.  The 
destraotion  of  Onondaga  made  it  neoeesary  to  march  to  the  Indian 
conntry  to  reassare  the  Indians  ;  the  presence  of  rangers  and  the 
prospect  of  Odwego  being  occapied  has  given  them  confidence.  They 
are  constantly  out  in  parties  as  far  as  Fort  Pitt,  and  along  the 
frontiers.  Is  sorry  he  missed  seeing  Captain  Brehm.  Asking  that 
Captain  Macdonald,  who  is  a  lieutenant  in  the  JRoyal  Bmigrants, 
may  be  left  with  the  rangers,  as  the  service  would  saffer  were  he  to 
leave.    The  Indians  are  most  anxious  he  should  remain.     Page  135 

The  same  to  the  same.  Respecting  bills  and  accounts.  P.  S.  of 
let  June,  reports  that  a  body  of  the  enemy  was  advancing,  it  was 
believed  for  Cayuga.  Is  preparing  to  go  to  meet  them.  Notwith- 
standing the  scouts,  the  Oneidas  have  managed  to  brinff  the  enemy 
by  a  route  that  brought  them  to  within  a  day's  march  of  Cayuga 
undiscovered.  138 

The  same  to  the  same.  Canadian  Indkins  are  on  their  way  home, 
having  failed  to  see  the  Oneidas,  as  they  cannot  agree  on  a  place  of 
meeting.  The  different  statements  by  the  Gaughnawaga  Indiana 
lead  to  the  belief  that  they  are  playing  a  double  ^me,  or  are 
divided.  The  Five  Nations  request  that  an  investigation  be  made 
by  His  Bzcellenoy.  The  reported  attack  on  Cayuga  turns  out  to 
have  been  unfounded.  139 

The  same  to  the  Bame.  A  Caugbnawaga  Indian  reports  that 
three  of  the  principal  men  of  the  village  are  in  constant  correspon- 
dence with  Schuyler,  by  means  of  a  negro,  who  carries  messagea 
not  only  from  them  but  from  French  and  other  white  people  in  the 
rebel  interest.  One  of  these  is  named  Oaueo  (Cazean),  living  in 
Becollet  street,  Montreal.  A  party,  probably  Hazen's  or  Living- 
stone's, are  about  the  head  of  Lake  Champlain  trying  to  sednce  the 
Canadians.  Nearly  all  the  Caughnawagas  regret  their  dealinga 
with  the  rebels.  The  rangers  have  bMn  obliged  to  leave  icom 
want  of  provisions  and  to  encamp  near  the  Genesee  Falls.  The 
cattle  in  the  Indian  country  consumed  and  the  usual  crops  of  corn, 
&c.,  not  raised  by  the  Indians,  on  account  of  their  constant  ezpedi- 
tions.  Many  of  them  had  to  live  on  roots  through  the  winter. 
There  is  little  chance  now  of  driving  cattle  from  the  frontiers,  as 
they  are  defended  by  a  chain  of  Ibrts,  placed  at  a  small  distance 
from  each  other.  Points  out  the  great  advantage  of  Genesee  Falls 
as  a  place  of  encampment.  The  arrangements  made  for  obtaining 
information  of  the  enemy's  movements  are  given  in  detaiL  The 
uncertainty  as  to  the  real  disposition  of  the  Oneidas  is  discussed ; 
it  seems  prolmble  that  they  arc  waiting  to  see  how  things  tom, 
before  they  declare  themselves.  143 

The  same  to  Lt.  Colonel  Campbell.  Sent  by  the  Caoghnawaga 
who  gave  information  respecting  correspondence  with  Schuyler 
(p.  144).  Hopes  that  through  him,  the  hidden  traitors  may  be  broaght 
to  light.  151 

Same  to  Bolton.  Sending  report  brought  by  an  Indian  of  the 
fighting  on  the  North  River  between  Clinton  and  Washington  and 
defeat  of  the  latter  at  Fishkill.  Part  of  the  British  forces  were 
taking  up  the  chain  fixed  across  the  river  at  the  Highlands.  If  there 
were  provisions  his  (Butler's)  force  might  he  of  essential  service. 
Brant  Johnson  has  brought  in  prisoners  from  German  Flats ;  he 
reports  that  2,000  men  were  at  Lake  Otsego,  that  nearly  200  bateaox 
with  provisions  had  been  carried  over  to  the  lake  and  that  the  force 
was  to  join  another  body  coming  np  the  Susquehanna.  The  intended 
expedition  woald,it  was  thought,  be  abandoned  for  wantof  provlaiona. 


i 


i 


B.105 


HALDmAHD  OOItLIOTIOir. 


W 


UMrfort 
WallAM. 


CanAdasftgt 


m9.  A  prisoner  reports  that  between  500  and  600  men  are  in  Fort  Stan  wiz, 
that  the  small  forts  at  the  German  Flats  are  garrisoned  by  militia, 
and  that  the  families  chiefly  live  within  the  forts  ;  he  confirms  the 
report  of  the  hanging  of  Hare  and  Newberry,  and  that  Captain  Ten 
Brocok  is  a  prisoner  at  Bsopus.  The  Indian  reports  the  defeat  of 
Gates  about  sixty  miles  east  of  Now  York.  Beports  movements  of 
scouts.  Page  153 

John  MoDonell  to  Butler.  He  was  met  here  by  a  party  of  20 
warriors,  who  had  brought  in  prisoners,  &o.,  from  a  little  before 
Fort  Wallace.  He  has  no  doubt  of  the  intention  to  attack  the  Indian 
country  from  Wyoming ;  Sullivan  and  Maxwell  had  arrived  with 
the  last  division,  a  long  train  of  artillery  and  a  brigade  of  provision 
boats.  This  division  numbers  6,000  Continental  troops.  Hand  had 
2,000  before  that,  they  have  1,000  pack  horses  and  170  boats,  the 
whole  force  said  to  be  8,000  men  ;  he  does  not  believe  they  have 
half  the  number.  Has  sent  off  scouts  to  report  the  enemy's  move- 
ments ;  how  he  proposes  to  harass  them  if  they  advance.  He  will 
ooUeot  all  the  cattle  he  can,  provisions  being  of  so  much  consequence. 

157 

Butler  to  Mathews.  As  a  considerable  quantity  of  clothing  and 
other  necessaries  will  be  required  when  hb  men  return  to  quarters, 
he  hopes  that  a  pass  may  be  issued  to  Bobinson.  It  would  be  a 
great  nardship  if  the  men,  after  starving  in  the  woods,  should  not 
obtain  comforts  in  quarters.  Presets  are  also  required  for  the 
Indians.  He  believes  that  Gen.  Clinton  is  on  the  North  Biver  and 
has  taken  the  forts  in  the  Highlands.  It  is  evident  that  the  rebels 
mean  to  invade  the  Indian  country,  both  from  Wyoming  and  Lake 
Otsego.  Their  numbers  must  be  considerable,  as  they  have  three 
Ctonerals  at  ihe  former  place — Maxwell,  Sullivan  and  Hand — from 
the  latter  place.  General  Clinton  is  to  command.  The  two  bodies 
intend  to  make  a  junction  at  Tioga  on  the  Susquehanna.  15^ 

Walter  Butler  to  Captain  Butler.  Beporting  that  Col.  Butler  had 
information  of  an  agreement  between  the  Canadian  Indians  and  the 
Oneidas  for  mutual  concealment,  and  desiring  him  to  te  on  his 
guard.  The  news  has  been  sent  by  Mr.  Cartwright,  Colonel  Butler's 
Secretary.  161 

Colonel  Butler  to  Walter  Butler.  Sending  an  account  of  Joseph's 
CanattMgoe.  excursion  toMinnisink;  the  people  there  were  mostly  st cured  in 
forts ;  his  partial  success.  Joseph  reports  that  Clinton  had  taken 
the  iorts  in  the  Highlands  and  was  following  Washington  to  Albany. 
The  expedition  from  Wyoming  had  been  delayed  in  cs^e  assistance 
was  wanted  at  the  North  Biver.  162 

Memorandum  for  Captain  Brehm  relative  to  the  expense  of  build- 
ing barracks  for  the  rangers  at  ^Magara.  The  report,  which  is  in 
detail,  is  signed  by  Walter  Butler,  and  dated  from  GeDet>ee  Biver.  163 

Memorandum  by  Walter  Butler,  to  be  laid  before  General  Haldi- 
GeaeaeeRiTer  naand,  of  the  execution  of  officers  of  the  langers  when  taken  prisoners 
by  the  rebels ;  aeks  that  steps  be  taken  to  restrain  them  from  such 
acts  of  barbarity,  or  the  rangers  will  be  under  thenoccbsity  of  them- 
selves doing  justice.  Capt  Brehm  is  requested  to  state,  that  if  the 
rangers  had  provisions,  they  could  be  of  essential  service  to  Sir 
Henry  Clioton  on  the  North  Kiver.  169' 

Walter  Butler  to  Major  Butler.  Giving  an  account  of  the  conduct 
of  Captain  Ten  Broeck,  when  he  had  an  opportunity  to  escape  with 
him  (Walter  Butler).  171 

Haidimand  to  Butler.  Acknowledging  letters,  &c.  To  procure 
provisions  for  his  rangers  and  Indians,  he  must  make  a  stroke  until 

12fr-28 


Au^JT^ti, 
OanmUMgoe. 


Angnfti, 


Augusta. 


Augusts, 


August  27, 

Baoger'a 

fiarracks. 

AagQst  — , 
Qnebee. 


ii 


HALDDfAND  OOLLSOTION. 


B.  106 


1779. 


Septembers, 
Qaebec. 


September  13, 
Quebec. 

September  20, 
Ifimgara. 


September  38, 

Ranger's 

Barracke. 


October  17, 
Qoebeo. 


Norember  11, 
Qaebec. 


Korember  11, 
Ifiagara. 


provisions  can  be  eent.  The  late  arrival  of  the  vlctnallers  prevents 
a  foil  supply  being  sent,  bat  Bolton  will  famish  enoagh  to  enable 
them  to  keep  the  field,  which  must  be  done  so  long  as  there  is  a 
proepect  of  the  rebels  advancing  into  the  Indian  country.  He 
(Haldimand)  believes  that  Detroit  is  aimed  at,  if  there  is  any  inten- 
tion of  attacking  one  of  the  posts ;  a  trusty  white  man  is  to  be  sent 
to  discover  the  enemy's  movements  on  the  Susquehanna,  as  he 
beh'eves  the  reports  of  Indians  and  deserters  are  merely  sent  aa  & 
cover  to  a  feint.  Is  pleased  that  the  Oneid&s  are  at  length  coming 
to  their  senses ;  it  will  save  a  disagreeable  piece  of  bnsiness;  Capt. 
Uacdonald  has  leave  to  remain  for  the  campaign.  Calls  attention 
to  the  necessity  for  curtailing  the  cnormoas  Indian  expenditure. 

Page  173 

Haldimand  to  Butler*    Informing  him  of  the  reinforcement  he 

is  sending  up  to  the  help  of  the  Five  Nations,  against  the  attaek 

Sreparing  on  Tioga.  He  is  sending  380  picked  men  under  Sir 
ohn  Johnson,  besides  Indians.  The  risk  is  great,  on  account  of  Uie 
scarcity  of  provisions.  1T6 

The  same  to  the  fame.  Sending  a  formal  notification  of  the 
despatch  of  the  force  under  Sir  John  Johnson.  178 

Butler  to  Haldimand.  The  reinforcements  have  been  sent  too- 
late  to  save  the  country  of  the  Five  Nations,  which  has  been 
invaded  and  the  cprn  and  villages  destroyed.  For  want  of  provisions 
he  (Butler)  had  to  retreat  to  Niagara.  The  enemy  are  retreating, 
but  he  cannot  yet'tell  by  what  route.  Two  parties  are  leaving  to 
ascertain.  All  the  economy  possible  has  been  used  in  the  Indian 
Department.  The  expenses  must  increase  instead  of  being  lessened, 
owing  to  the  Indians  being  driven  from  their  country.  Notwitb- 
stand  their  losses,  they  seem  unshaken  in  their  attachment  to  HiB 
Majesty's  cause.  Vl^ 

Memorial  by  the  four  captains  doing  duty  with  rangers,  addressed 
to  Butler,  aekiog  that  a  captain  should  be  appointed  to  each  com- 

5 any.    The  memorial  is  signed  by  Walter  Batler,  William  Caldwell, 
ohn  McDonell  and  Peter  Hare.  182 

Haldimand  to  Butler.  Bemarks  on  the  report  of  the  invasion  of 
the  Indian  country  and  the  sufferings  from  want  of  provisioDB. 
The  latter  is  a  clear  proof  of  the  danger  that  a  large  force  would 
have  incurred,  without  the  possibility  of  sending  it  supplies. 
Is  gratified  at  the  fidelity  of  the  Indians.  They  may  depend  on 
receiving  every  assistance  possible,  &o.  183 

Mathews  to  the  same,  is  sending  commissions  as  Captain  to  Mr* 
Dame  and  Mr.  Thompson.  Mr.  Ten  Broeck's  name  is  struck  off. 
His  Excellency  proposes  to  take  some  means  to  give  a  gratuity  to 
the  rangers  for  their  services  in  such  a  way  as  shall  not  be  made  a 
precedent  for  i^imilar  claims  being  made.  The  arrangements  pro- 
posed to  bo  made  for  the  exchange  of  Mrs.  Butler  and  family.  His 
Excellency  acknowledges  his  (Ba tier's)  zeal  and  services.  185 

Butler  to  Haldimand.  Beports  the  reasons  given  by  the  Indians 
for  their  refusal  to  go  to  Carleton  Island.  They  are  prepared  to 
help  themselves  by  nunting  or  to  submit  to  hardships,  and  will 
remain  faithful  to  Government.  Some  Mohicans  and  Cayugas  have 
gone  to  the  Island ;  some  Onondagos  and  Delawares  will  probably 
also  go.  The  rebels  have  precipitately  abandoned  Tioga.  The  corps 
being  now  nearly  completed,  he  asks  that  Carleton's  promise  that 
he  should  be  made  Lieut  Colonel  be  carried  out  and  his  son  be 
appointed  Major.  Asks  for  leave  of  absence  for  Captain  Butler.  187 


il 


B.  105 


HALDIMAND  COLLECTION. 


15 


17T9. 
November  13, 

Niagar*. 


Kovember  20, 
NiAgar*. 


1779  (?) 


1780. 
►ruari 
Moatreai 


February  2, 
A. 


February  7, 
Quebec. 


February  12, 
Quebec. 


February  21, 
MoDtreal. 


April  25. 


April  29, 
Niagara. 


Bailor  to  Haldimand.  Forwarding  pay  bills,  &o.,  due  to  the 
rangers,  with  remarkB  on  certain  charges  for  bounty,  &o,  Mr.  Paw- 
ling's  commission  as  Qnartermaster  has  not  yet  been  reoeived ;  Bag- 
gcsts  the  appointment  of  a  ^ood  sergeant  to  the  adjatanoy.  Page  190 

The  same  to  the  name.  Stating  that  ho  will  give  Colonel  JobnHon 
ever7  assistance  in  his  power.  Is  sorry  that  it  was  not  in  His  Ex- 
cellency's power  to  procure  liberty  for  hi**  (Butler's)  family ;  hopes 
it  may  be  done  now  by  Scbuylor's  prop  k:U.  192 

List  of  men's  names  that  have  joiaod  Col.  Batler  daring  the  sam- 
mer  of  1779.  195 

List  of  prisoners  in  the  hands  of  the  Congress,  belonging  to  the 
corps  of  rangers,  royalists  and  their  families.  436 

Waiter  Batler  to  Mathews.  Betams  thanks  for  His  Ezcellenoy's 
attention  to  the  release  of  his  father's  family.  Calls  attention  to  the 
wants  of  the  families  of  some  of  the  rangers ;  provisions  are  ao 
high  that  the  men  cannot  purchase  them  for  their  families,  sent 
down  from  Niagara  to  ease  the  demands  on  provisions  there.  Sag- 
ge^ta  that  Captain  Dame  should  be  sent  to  Niagara.  196 

Mathews  to  Walter  Batler.  Orders  have  ^n  sent  to  Captain 
MoAlpine  to  make  inqairies  respecting  the  families  mentioned  in 
his  letter  (p.  196)  and  to  give  such  relief  as  ciroumstances  admit 
of.  198 

Haldimand  to  Butler.  The  reasons  given  by  the  Indians  for  not 
leaving  the  country  appear  to  be  reasonable  (p.  187) ;  if  they  by 
hunting,  &c.,  relieve  the  strain  upon  Butler  and  enable  him  to  get 
through  the  winter  without  distress  he  shall  be  pleased.  Enters  into 
details  rcdpeoting  the  pay  and  allowances  of  the  rangers  as  compared 
with  the  regular  forces;  he  will  do  all  in  his  power  for  the  officers 
and  men  but  he  has  also  a  duty  t)  the  King  to  observe  economy. 
Has  taken  upon  himself  the  responsibility  of  naming  him  (Butler) 
a  Provincial  Lieut.  Colonel.  Is  sensible  of  Captain  Butler'szeal  and 
activity,  but  cannot  promote  him  over  the  heads  of  so  many  officers 
of  merit  and  long  standing  as  compose  the  army  in  this  FrovinA. 
A  flag  will  be  sent  in  a  few  days,  requiring  that  Mrs.  Butler  and 
family  be  sent  into  the  Province  in  exchange  for  Mrs.  Campbell's 
family.  199 

Walter  Butler  to  Mathews.  Is  very  sorry  to  learn  that  the  flag 
for  Albany  had  passed  St.  John's  as  he  had  intended  sending  by  it 
some  money  to  his  mother.  Is  sensible  of  His  Excellency's  favour 
in  the  promotion  of  his  father,  but  is  at  a  loss  to  know  why  he 
himself  has  boon  passed  over.  Captain  Dame  is  waiting  for  orders 
to  leave  for  Niagara.  There  is  nothing  going  on  but  feasting  and 
dancing;  ho  finds  it  as  hard  as  scouting.  To  change  the  scene, 
McDonell  and  he  intend  to  make  the  tour  of  the  mountain  every 
other  day  on  snowshoes.  20S 

Statement  showing  the  daily  expenses  of  the  corps  of  rangers 
under  the  old  and  new  arrangements.  207 

Butler  to  Haldimand.  Eeturns  thanks  for  his  promotion;  he 
constantly  inculcates  fidelity  on  the  Indians,  who  still  appear 
warmly  attached.  Scouts  have  been  outdaring  the  winter;  one 
party  returning  with  prisoners,  through  carelessness  let  them  untie 
themselves  at  night,  so  that  after  killing  five  Indians  they  escaped. 
Brant  and  others  still  out.  The  scarcity  of  provisions  among  the 
rebels ;  their  oarrenoy  worth  only  one  silver  dollar  for  a  hundred 
of  paper.  Points  out  the  necessity  of  contingent  money  for  the 
rangers,  owing  to  the  liability  to  have  their  arms,  &o.,  dama^^ed. 
AbIu  leave  to  ooom  down  to  settle  his  family  whenti^eyarriYo; 


w 


HALDDIAIID  OOLLXOTIOH. 


B.  II 


Maya. 

Niagara. 

Mayas, 
Qoebee. 
Jaae  16, 
Qaebec 


1780.  a^ks  to  have  oommifisioDB  filled  ap  for  &£r.  Harkimer  and  Balph 
Olinoh.  P.  S.  of  14th  Hay.  Bat  for  tho  deteoUoa  of  Gapt.  McDonoU, 
at  Carleton  Island,  he  coald  ha^e  sent  a  party  to  favour  Sir  Johji 
Johnsoa's  entorprise.  The  parties  oo  the  Mohawk  will  beofMrvio* 
to  bim.  A  f^ood  party  of  46  nad  left  the  day  before  for  Port  Stftnwix 
or  the  German  Fiats ;  they  were  informed  of  Sir  John  Johnson's 
movements.  Pai^e  208 

Batler  to  HaldimaDd.    Sending  a  formal  application  for  leave  oi 
abeenoe  to  meet  his  family.  218 

Abstract  of  pay  bills,  ^.,  for  the  rangers.  215 

Mathews  to  Walter  Batler.    His  E'toellenoy  is  surprised  that  a 

oapiain  aod  thirty  men  of  the  rangers  should  be  absent  fix>m  their 

corps  at  this  season.    He,  Captain  Thompson,  and  the  men  are  te 

be  in  readiness  to  leave  for  Niagara  immediately  on  the  arrival  of 

the  next  post  from  Quebec.    The  loyalists  who  removed  front 

Hachiobe  did  so  at  their  own  risk.  These  families  shared  at  Maehi- 

che  all  the  conveniences  others  received.  213 

The  same  to  Butler.    With  despatches  for  Carleton  IsUiid  and 

Niagara.    Discusses  questions  of  appointments  and  promoliona  in 

his  corps.  2l€ 

Butler  to  Mathews.     Urging  that  a  warrant  be  sent  to  oover  all 

the  temporary  warrants  in  case  of  any  accident  to  him.    He  remoa- 

Btratus  against  his  son  Thomas  not  being  appointed  to  the  seventh 

comf>any  of  rangers.    He  expresses  his  thanks  for  the  attention   to 

the  settlement  of  the  money  paid  to  the  Oermans ;  and  for  tho 

promise  of  the  forge  and  iror  tor  the  founders.  2M 

Walter  Butler  to  Mathews.    Has  received  recruits  enough  to  com* 

plete  the  seventh  company  and  a  sergeant,  corporal  and  13  men  for 

the  eighth ;  hopes  to  complete  the  corps  this  summer,  they  are  badlj 

off  for  barracks ;  they  are  trying  to  repair  the  huts  to  suit.    Aska 

for  blank  commissions  for  the  seventh  and  eighth  oompanies.    Ser^ 

^  ^eant  Brass  reports  an  action  in  the  Jerseys  in  which   Washington 

^  lost  his  artillery,  Ac,  at  Morristown;  the  royal  army  was  on  its 

way  up  the  North  Biver.    He  (Butler)  has  offered  to  send  oat 

parties  of  the  rangers,  but  supposes  they  are  wanted  for  some  other 

purpose.    McDoaeil  has  had  a  warm  time  while  out;  the  Indiana 

nave  not  done  what  they  promi(>ed.    McDonell  had  to  be  tied  on 

his  horse  owing  to  ague,  and  he  had  to  get  three  horses  and  soma 

dogs  killed  for  food.  217 

AugQBt  I6f         Butler  to  the  same,  pving  an  account  of  the  services  of  his  son 

Ifiagara.        Thomas,  as  a  reason  for  his  being  appointed  to  the  seventh  ooq:- 

pany.  222 

Angast  16,         The  same  to  the  same.    Beporting  his  arrival  on  the  9th.    Lieo* 

Hiagara.         tenant  Ball  had  arrived  with  40  recruits  for  the  rangers.    Clinton 

coming  up  the  North  Kiver;  the  royal  army  had  driven  off  most  of 

the  cattle  in  the  Jerseys,  and  expresses  have  been  sent  off  to  Haldi- 

mand,  &c.    The  number  of  recruits  is  enough  to  complete  the  eight 

companies  and  to  fill  up  casualties.    Further  respecting  his  son's 

appointment  to  the  seventh  company. 

Mathews   to   Butler.    Containing   renuurks  on  his  subsistenoe 

accounts.  221 

Statement  of  Captain  Peter  Ten  Broeok's  acoonnt  onrrenl        IStt 


Jnly  13, 
Queb«c. 


July  30, 
Monlreal. 


Niagara. 


September  39, 
Qaebso. 

Oetober  I, 
Kiagara. 
NoTember  14, 
MontreaL 


Walter  Sutler  to  Mathews.  Will  leave  for  Coteau  da  Lao  on  Ae 
arrival  of  the  post,  and  make  every  exertion  to  get  to  Niagara  thia 
falU    Bespeoting  the  appointments  in  the  rangers.    Thmka  it  a 


x\  10ft 


HALDDfAND  GOLLIOTIOH. 


n 


1780. 


December  4, 


December  7, 

Niagara. 


i>eeember  17. 


hardflhip  he  was  not  allowed  to  go  to  LoDdoD.  Asks  thai  two 
prisoners  be  allowed  to  work  in  Montreal  at  a  place  whence  they 
could  not  escape  P^go  229 

Batler  to  Mathews.  Has  been  ill  since  the  exoedition ;  will  have 
the  subsistence  accounts  prepared.  Has  made  temporary  appoint- 
ments to  the  seventh  and  eighth  companies.  Trusts  that  His  Bzoel- 
lency  will  appoint  his  son  Thomas  to  a  first  lieuienai)cy.  Aegrets 
to  hear  of  his  (Mathews')  continued  illness.  ^1 

The  same  to  the  same.  Asks  for  permission  to  raise  two  addi* 
tional  companies  to  comply  with  the  King's  general  order  respect- 
ing provincial  corps.  Lieut.  Ferris,  returned  from  the  frontiers^ 
reports  the  fi  iends  to  Government  are  in  high  spirits.  Had  the 
rangers  remained  a  day  longer  at  Sooharie,  Ferris  would  have  joined 
with  a  large  Dumber,  who  l^came  discouraged  when  tbey  found  the 
force  gone.     Articles  wanted  for  the  settlers  at  Niac^ara.  233 

The  same  to  tbe  same.  That  he  has  appointed  Bernard  Fry  and 
Andrew  Bradt  to  ba  captains  aod  Joseph  f*arris  and  Thomas  Butler  to 
be  first  lieutenant;)  io  ibe  vacaot  companies  of  raogers.  McDonell'a 
commission  was  'iated  when  he  was  still  at  school,  but  Thomas  had 
joined  the  corps  before  him.  Giptaio  Batler  has  arrived  and  will 
attend  to  the  accouots.  The  winter  wheat  came  too  late  and  has 
been  transferred  to  the  commissary  to  be  used  for  provisions.  Four 
or  five  farmers  have  settled  and  built  h(»uses ;  they  will  want  seed 
early  in  sprini;.  Tbe  harness  is  not  of  the  kind  wanted  ;  if  dressed 
leather  were  Boot  some  of  the  rangers  could  make  it.  Torney  and  Wim* 
pie,  with  twenty  rangerH,  have  returned  from  a  scout  in  Pennsyl* 
vania;  they  had  taken  a  fortified  pont  and  seven  men.  The  crops 
last  season  were  very  fine  in  that  part  of  the  country.  250 

Accounts  of  the  rangers  for  subsistence  drawn  for  those  who  have 
been  prisoners,  &c.  235  tb  24S 

Batler  to  PowelL  Points  out  the  hardship  to  his  officers  of  having 
others  put  over  them,  the  present  case  bding  that  of  McKinnon 
made  captain  of  tbe  8th  company;  represents  particularly  the  csao 
of  Li^ut.  Bradt,  reduced  by  this  new  appointment.  Ahks  leave  to 
raise  two  additional  companies.  In  respect  to  bounty'  money,  all 
who  were  promised  bounty  were  paid.  25ft 

Mathews  to  Bailer.  Uis  Bxcellency  has  sanctioned  the  appoint- 
ment of  Thomas  Batler  to  a  first  lieutenancy.  Tbe  two  additional 
companies  of  rangers  may  be  raised,  if  that  can  be  done  with  facility 
and  expedition.  Seed  and  other  articles  asked  lor  (detailed)  are  to 
be  forwarded  by  the  first  bateaux.  259 

Butler  to  MathewA.  Beporting  the  want  of  supplies  for  the 
Indians  and  ihe  necessity  of  goods  being  sent  immediately  to  satisfy 
them.  261 

Abstract  of  pay  bills,  &o.,  for  the  rangers.  254 

Butler  to  Mathews.  Beturns  thanks  lor  the  confirmation  of  his 
son's  appointment  and  for  the  leave  granted  to  raise  two  additional 
companies.  Hopes  that  they  will  soon  be  completed  for  reasons 
given.  Beports  tbe  movements  of  the  scouts;  the  .articles  wanted 
for  the  loyalists  have  been  received ;  list  of  tools  still  required  by 
the  farmers.  268 

Walter  Butler  to  the  same.  Has  arrived  in  eight  days  from 
Montreal,  with  a  return  of  his  agoe  from  falling  into  the  water.  Is 
afraid  that  the  rangers  will  be  idle  in  this  quarter,  as  Clark  is  not 
in  earnest  Should  Allen  and  his  Green  Mountain  lads  return  to 
their  duty  he  would  like  weire  a  few  companies  of  the  rangers  sent 
to  join  themi  if  it  would  te  for  the  good  of  the  serrioe.    fie  has  gfA 


December  24, 
Niagara. 
1781. 
Februarj  18, 
Niagara. 


April  13, 
Qaebec. 


April  18, 
Niagara. 

April  33, 
Niagara* 
Majao, 
NiagarSi 


May  80, 
Niagara. 


78 


HALt  DCAHD  OOLLIOTIOH. 


B.  105 


Jnlj 


-July  16, 
Niagftra. 

July  31, 
Qaebec. 


1781.  over  the  prejadioe  of  serving  with  those  who  were  once  enenues. 
Colonel  Batler  wants  a  dosen  breeding'  sows  for  the  farmers.  Mioluikel 
Showers,  of  the  rangers,  has  been  allowed  to  settle ;  he  wishes  to 
have  hi3  family  broaghc  from  Mashies  (Ifaohiche).  They  could 
come  with  some  rangers  left  sick  at  Montreal.  A  smith  is  wanted. 
No  news  has  yet  been  received  of  the  success  of  the  reomiting 
parties.    Gives  his  opinion  as  to  promotions.  Page  264 

Abstract  of  pay  bill  for  the  rangers  iollows.  267 

Batler  to  Mathews.  Heporting  the  ninth  company  of  the  rangers 
has  been  completed ;  asks  that  commissions  be  sent  for  the  offioera. 
Has  heard  fiom  Bradt  respecting  the  progress  of  recruiting ;  a  large 
number  of  royalists  are  daily  going  to  join  Bthan  Alien.  Gives 
reasons  why  he  believes  the  tenth  company  will  soon  be  completed; 
will  try  to  get  recruits  to  provide  for  men  discharged  who  wish  to 
farm.  He  believes  that  the  result  of  the  court-martial  will  show 
that  there  were  no  grounds  for  the  villainous  charges  against  him 
respecting  the  pay  of  the  men,  and  that  there  were  no  discontents 
among  them.  Should  Lieut  Peter  Ball  bo  acquitted  on  a  techuioal 
plea,  of  the  charge  a^inst  him  when  he  refasod  to  come  to  the 
support  of  Captain  McUonnell  at  Fort  Herkimer,  the  corps  will  not 
doanty  with  him  till  it  is  properly  cleared  up.  Tools,  &o.,  have 
been  received  for  the  farmers.  268 

Same  to  Powell.  Bespecting  disputes  as  to  the  enlistment  of 
recruits.  272 

Mathews  to  Batler.  The  muster  roll  of  the  9th  Company  of 
rangers  has  been  received  and  commissions  transmitted  accordingly. 
The  care  to  be  taken  in  enlisting  men  for  the  rangers,  as  rebel  pri- 
soners engage  and  then  desert,  carrying  back  news  to  the  enemy. 
His  Eicellency  is  pleased  to  learn  of  the  progress  of  the  farms  ;  it 
is  a  pity  the  scheme  had  not  been  tried  sooner.  Neither  the  viotoal- 
lers  of  last  fall  nor  the  spnn<  deet  are  yet  arrived,  and  nearly  all 
the  hay  and  grain  in  the  country  rouad  Qa^boc  have  been  destroyed 
by  caterpillars.  273 

Walter  Butler  to  Mathews.  Stating  the  pleasure  he  would  have 
were  he  ordered  on  service.  Complains  of  the  want  of  means  of 
redress  in  civil  matters;  asks  what  should  be  done  respecting  a 
house  built  by  Colonel  Butler,  which  he  is  likely  to  lose.  C^ls 
attention  to  irregularities  in  receipts  for  provisions  to  rangers  and 
loyalists.  Caldwell  has  gone  with  5b*  men  and  100  Indians  towards 
the  frontier,  and  there  are  about  50  more  out.  Colonel  Butler  pro- 
poses to  draw  £>,000  for  arms,  clothing,  &o.  275 

Same  to  tho  same.  Calling  attention  to  the  change  in  the  title  of 
Colonel  Butler's  command;  also  to  statements  of  ColonelJohnson, 
that  the  amount  of  his  account  against  Govern  men t  arose  from 
charges  contracted  in  Colonel  Butler's  time.  27^ 

Same  to  the  same.  Stating  that  whilst  Lieut.  Paulding  is  a  good 
man  and  does  his  duty  faithfully,  he  is  not  competent  to  be  captain 
of  a  company.  279 

Butler  to  the  same.  Bequesting  that  the  Paymaster  General  be 
directed  to  pay  £5,000  for  arms,  &o.,  and  that  Captain  Butler  be 
allowed  to  come  down  for  two  or  three  weeks  to  settle  regimental 
accounts.  281 

Mathews  to  Butler.  Acknowledging  receipts  of  his  letters  in  May, 
and  that  the  articles  wanted  by  the  farmers  had  been  sent.  His 
Bzcellenoy  is.  pleased  at  the  report  of  the  progress  made  by  iht  far- 
merSi  and  hopes  that  ev^ry  exertion  may  be  made  to  encourage  the 
undertaking.  , 


Jalj  26, 
Jfiagftrft. 


Anguat  2, 
Niagara. 


AngoBt  10 
Niagara. 


AngaBt  26, 
Niagara. 


September  6, 
Qaebeo. 


B.  105 


BALDDIAND  OOLLIOTION. 


W 


1781. 
September  Ti"^ 
Quebec. 

September  13, 
Quebec. 
September  31, 
Niagara. 


September  34, 
Niagara. 

October  2, 
Niagara. 


October  4, 
Niagara. 

October  9, 
Niagara. 


October  10, 
Montreal. 

Norember  1, 
Quebeo. 


Norember  1, 
Qaebeo. 


Norember  2, 
Quebec. 


December  7, 
Niagara. 


Mathews  to  Butler.  Ackoowledging  receipt  of  letters.  Captain 
Butler  cannot  bavo  leave  of  absence  for  reaNons  giyen.  Eccom- 
mending  Mr.  Smytb  who  has  been  appointed  adjutant.        Page  283 

Same  to  the  same.    Introducing  Mr.  Smyth.  284 

Batler  to  Mathews.  Enclosing  muster  roll  of  the  10th  company 
and  list  of  articles  wanted  by  the  farmers.  The  corps  being  now  a 
battalion  of  ten  companies,  he  suggests  that  the  tenth  company 
should  be  the  lieutenant  colonel's,  with  a  captain  lieutenant,  instead 
of  a  captain.  Transmits  memorial  from  Captain  Butler,  on  the  subject 
of  a  major  for  the  corps.  States  that  he  has  applied  to  Brigadier 
Powell  for  leave  to  Captain  Butler  to  go  to  Canada.  Joseph  Brant 
in  advance  of  Captains  Thomson  and  McGeo,  had  met  and  defeated 
a  party  of  Clark's  before  Thompfion  and  McGee  could  get  up;  killed  . 
37,  and  took  64  prisoners.  This  should  put  a  stop  to  Clark's 
views.  284 

Same  to  Captain  John  Johnston.  Expressing  his  regret  at  not 
being  able  to  be  of  use  to  him  ;  the  sense  he  has  of  his  (Johnston's) 
merits.  287 

Same  to  Mathews.  Sending  pay  bill  and  stating  the  money  he 
would  require ;  enclosing  list  of  medicines.  Betnms  thanks  for 
having  an  adjutant  appointed.  Has  ordered  stores,  which  he 
requests  may  be  allowed  to  be  sent  up  with  the  King's  bateaux.  290 

Same  to  the  same.  Sending  a  list  of  the  families  of  rangers,  for 
whom  he  asks  leave  to  come  to  the  post  to  settle.  292 

Same  to  the  same.  The  new  adjutant  has  not  yet  arrived. 
Remarks  on  persons  mentioned  in  letter  from  Mathews.  MoGee  is 
the  man  who  has  most  influence  over  the  Shawaneso.  293 

Captain  John  Johnston  to  Haldimand.  Stating  his  position  ;  he 
is  ready  to  go  on  scout  or  on  an  expedition.  294 1 

Mathews  to  Butler.  Stating  that  the  families  respecting  which 
he  wrote  (p.  292)  will  be  detained  till  spring,  as  it  is  too  late  now 
for  them  to  dVaw  any  subsistence  from  farming.  295 

Same  to  the  same.  The  memorial  from  Captain  Butler  has  been 
laid  before  His  Excellency.  Its  prayer  (that  Captain  Butler  be 
appointed  major)  cannot  be  complied  with,  for  ressons  given  in 
detail.  The  return  of  the  corps,  showing  its  completion  to  ten  com- 
panies, should  have  been  certified  by  Brigadier  Powell.  It  would 
have  been  sent  to  the  King,  with  a  recommendation.  However,  he 
will  send  Powell's  report  by  a  ship  about  to  sail.  The  decision  as 
to  the  tenth  company  being  the  lieutenant-colonel's,  has  been  sent 
through  Brigadier  Powell.  296 

Same  to  the  same.  Stating  that  warrants  have  been  drawn  up 
for  pay  bills,  &o ,  and  that  leave  has  been  granted  to  have  the  stores 
shipped  by  the  King's  bateaux,  as  requested.  The  list  of  medicines 
has  not  been  properiy  made  out  nor  forwarded.  293 

Butler  to  Mathews.  Applying  for  goods  for  the  Indians.  The 
small  quantity  of  seed  corn  issued  last  spring  to  the  Indians  is  given 
as  an  excuse  for  their  coming  in  to  ask  provisions.  The  chief  part 
of  the  Onandagos  have  already  come  in,  and  he  fears  the  rest  will 
follow.  Sending  application  from  Dr.  Carr,  surgeon  to  Johnson's 
second  battalion.  The  families  mentioned  have  arrived,  but  add 
nothing  to  the  consumption  of  the  garrison.  They  had  got  a  pass 
from  some  person  at  Machiche  to  Montreal,  where  they  got  one  to 
Niagara  from  the  commanding  ofiScer.  Owing  to  the  mild  winter 
the  farmers  have  been  able  to  prepare  the  ground  for  sowing  early. 
The  farmers  have  sustained  themselves  siifice  September,  and  have 


80 


HALDDfAND  OOLLICTIOlf. 


Bi  106^ 


only  been  on  half  rations  from  the  begioning.  Galle  attention  to 
the  want  of  ammunition  for  praotiHing.  Page  SOS 

£uiler  to  MathewB.  Forwarding  memorial  and  reoommenda- 
tions.  .  304 

Memorial  of  John  Dockstader,  on  behalf  of  his  brother's  widow, 
follows.  305 

Memorial  of  John  Stedman,  oontraotor,  for  the  carrying  place  mt 
Niagara.  307 


2781. 

Deeember  7, 
Jli«KanL 


1T81. 
April  17, 
HiAgmra. 

May  16. 


Montreal. 


Jaiiel, 

HiAcaia. 


Jnel, 


JaiM  13y 
JRaganu 


JwM  14» 
Hlagara. 

Jiiiie  31. 

JoaeSS, 
JliAgaim. 


Jane  39, 
Kiagarm. 


Mathews  to  Bntler.  Acknowledging  answers  to  previons  letters* 
Goods  for  Indianti,  seed  com,  &c ,  have  been  sent,  Bockstader's 
memorial  received,  bat  cannot  be  complied  with  for  reasons  given* 
(Dated,  bat  with  neither  place  nor  signatare)  310 

Same  to  the  same.  Bzprestdng  in  more  formal  terms  sabstan- 
tially  what  is  stated  in  the  preceding  letter  respecting  Indian 
goods.  312 

Batler  to  Mathews.  Asking  for  information  respecting  the 
''  Betsy,"  reported  to  be  lost,  that  being  the  name  of  the  ship  in 
which  his  ^on  and  Mr.  Pollard  went  home.  Cannot  send  aocoont 
of  the  Indian  &;ood8,  Colonel  Johnson  having  taken  all  the  books  and 
aecoants  to  Montreal.  Becommendin^  the  appointment  of  Mr. 
Wilkinson  as  secretary  of  the  Indian  Department  A  storehonse  is 
greatly  wanted.  The  Seneca  chief,  8ayenfi;araghte,  with  aboat  250 
warriors,  have  gone  off  to  attack  a  village  near  Fort  Pitt  A 
party  has  been  ordered  to  join  them.  Brant  is  going  anwiibngly 
to  Oswego.  He  wished  to  go  to  Sanda^ky,  where  he  thought  he 
coold  be  of  more  ase.  The  Indians  are  daily  bringing  in  priboners 
to  their  villages.  313 

Same  to  the  same.  A>ks  if  a  mistake  in  the  dates  of  Captain 
McDonelTs  and  Captain  TenBroeck's  commissions  coald  not  be  recti- 
fied ;  McDonell  is  bcht  qualified  to  take  command  daring  his  (Butler's) 
absence,  and  has  acted  since  the  death  of  his  (Butler's)  son,  being 
much  liked  by  the  Indians.  Commission  asked  for  by  Doctor  Guthrie. 
Beports  the  trouble  he  has  had  with  Indian  goods.  317 

Same  to  the  same  Is  happy  that  His  Excellency  is  pleased  with 
the  progress  of  the  farmers.  *  Seven  or  eight  of  ihe  rangers  got 
their  families  from  the  frontiers  last  fall;  they  wish  to  be  discharged 
and  settle.  They  would  foon  be  useful  to  the  post  and  their  plaoee 
supplied  by  recruits  expected  from  the  frontiers.  The  Indian 
Mrty  already  mentioned  has  set  off;  movements  of  other  scouta, 
Peter  and  James  Secord,  farmers,  are  about  to  build  a  saw  and  grist 
mill;  they  will  buy  the  stones  and  ironwork  in  Canada,  but  ask 
that  they  may  be  sent  up  in  the  Kinir's  bateaux.  319 

Betui  n  of  Indian  presents  sent  to  Obwego.  322 

Beturn  of  the  Six  Nation  Indians  and  volunteers,  present  at 
Oswego  and  on  service  from  that  place.  323 

Butler  to  Mathews.  That  he  will  do  eveiything  in  his  power  to 
save  exponee  in  the  Indian  Department  The  cSstress  he  experi> 
enced  last  winter  to  supply  the  real  wants  of  the  Indians ;  he  has 
never  had  much  trouble  with  them  for  sujperfluities.  There  are  still 
cottons,  &c.,  wanted.  A  surgeon's  mate  is  much  wanted,  as  he  be- 
lieves the  lives  of  some  of  the  men  would  have  been  saved  had  a  6ur> 
geon  been  available.    Pawling  has  applied  for  a  company.  324 

Same  to  the  same.  To  meet  Brant's  complaints  at  Oswego,  that 
be  and  the  Indians  were  not  properly  fitted  out,  he  encloses  a  return 
of  the  presents  given  before  embarking  and  sent  to  Oswego,  with 
remarks.  32S 


B.  10& 


HALDIMAND  OOLLBOTION. 


81 


•      1782. 
Jnlj  9, 
Quebec 


Joly  16, 
Ifiagara. 


July  18, 
Niagara. 


Aagntt  6y 
Niagara. 

September  1, 
Niagara. 

September  2, 
Niagara. 


September  20, 
Niagara. 

September  28, 
Niagara. 


October  7, 
Quebec. 

NoTembcr  4, 
Qaebec. 


November  21, 
Detroit. 
1783. 
Janaary  14, 
Quebec. 
MBiiafy  20, 
Oanaragnraf. 


Mathews  to  Batler.  His  Ezoellenoy  ib  waiting  the  arrival  of  Sir 
JohD  JohoBOD,  to  make  a  permanent  arrangement  in  the  Indian 
Department;  he  approves  of  the  building  of  the  storehouse  and 
council  chambers.  The  answer  to  the  Western  and  Six  Nation 
Indians,  respecting  Vort  Pitt,  was  sent  to  Colonel  Johnson.  His 
Bzcellencj  has  no  objection  to  the  discharge  of  the  men  proposed 
(p.  320)  and  will  assist  them  for  twelve  months,  provided  they  are 
not  fit  for  service.  The  mill  proposed  by  the  Seoords  ^nnot  be 
allowed  as  private  properly ;  an  estimate  of  the  expense  is  to  be 
sent  down ;  the  material  will  be  sent  up  and  the  Secords  allowed  a 
reasonable  profit  for  working  the  mill.  The  sooner  Seoord  is  down 
the  better ;  he  should  be  furnished  with  remarks  in  writing  respect- 
ing the  proposed  situation,  the  material  wanted,  &c.  Smiths'  tools, 
nails,  &0.,  have,  Captain  Twiss  says,  been  forwarded,  but  Captain 
Maurer  will  be  written  to  on  the  subject  Page  328 

Butler  to  Mathews.  Bespecting  a  bill  drawn  for  the  contingent 
expenses  of  the  Indian  Department.  The  officers  and  men  of  the 
department  are  getting  uneasy  about  a  settlement,  but  Colonel 
Johnson  has  all  the  accounts  and  papers ;  he  has  been  applied  to  for 
an  abstract,  but  has  not  aoswered.  Brigadier  Powell  has  written  to 
explain  the  difficulties,  so  that  he  (Butler)  hopes  the  bill  will  be 
honoured.  The  Indians  conttnue  to  act  with  vigour ;  rangers  are 
constantly  on  the  frontiers  tor  ioteUigence.  332 

Same  to  the  same.  Asking  that  his  regiment  receive  a  distinctive 
name,  and  not  be  styled  merely  Butler's  Bankers.  Could  complete 
one  or  two  more  companies  this  summer  should  His  Excellency 
sanction  the  proposal.  331 

Same  to  the  same.  Informing  him  of  the  return  of  Sayengaraghte 
from  a  successful  expedition  to  the  neighbourhood  of  Fort  Pitt. 
Urges  that  the  Indian  presents  be  sent  as  soon  as  possible.  334 

Betum  of  barrack  bedding  and  furniture  at  Niagara  and  depen- 
dencies. 335 

Butler  to  Mathews.  Slating  that  the  mill  proposed  by  the  Secords 
was  not  to  be  private  property,  but  for  the  benefit  of  the  garrison 
and  settlement;  an  estimate  is  sent  Brigadier  Powell  and  Captain 
McDonell  will  explain  everything.  336 

Captain  Tice  to  Mathews.  Asking  that  no  opinion  be  formed  in 
respecl  to  the  charge  against  him  forwarded  from  Oswego  by  Major 
Eoss,  until  he  has  an  opportunity  of  meeting  the  charge.  337 

McCausland,  Surgeon  to  the  8th  Regiment,  to  Lieut.-Oolonel 
Dundas.  Giving  reasons  against  the  deduction  made  from  him  of 
the  amount  he  bis  charged  for  medicine  lor  the  two  additional  com- 
panies of  the  regiment  338 

Mathews  to  Butler.  Introducing  ICr.  Burke,  to  be  put  on  duty  as 
a  surgeon ;  he  is  only  to  be  given  a  trial.  341 

Same  to  the  same.  His  'E&cellency  has  transmitted  the  new  com- 
missions for  the  corps  of  rangers ;  he  cannot  sign  commissions  of 
officers  appointed  previous  to  his  command,  but  they  will  retain 
their  rans.  Captain  McDonell's  bears  a  prior  date  to  that  of  Captain 
TenBroeck.  Bajt>n  Shaffilinsky  and  Mr.  Luke  are'appointed  second 
lieutenants.  342 

Captain  Potts  to  Haldimand.  Betuming  thanks  for  his  appoint- 
ment as  major  in  Butler's  Bangers.  343 

fieport  on  Butler's  contingent  account.  344 

Daniel  Servos  to  Butler.  Reporting  that  firing  had  been  heard  in 
the  forenoon  near  Tioga,  but  nothing  certain  was  known.    The 


126—29 


9i 


HALDIMAND  OOLLSOTION. 


B.  IW 


January  23, 

Thary- 

handera. 


1783.  ohiefe  ask  assistanoe.  Gaptam  Nelles  and  Mr.  Hare  had  arrived  to 
ooUeot  warriors  for  Oswego.  They  had  left  bat  retaraed  by  this 
news.  The  enemy  is  reported  to  number  1,000.  The  chieb 
expect  to  attack  them  in  three  days.  (The  letter  is  Tagoe.)Page  346 

Captain  John  Johnston  to  Butler.  The  approach  of  the  rebels 
has  caused  confusion  among  the  Indians ;  they  were  discovered  by 
hunters  at  Cauhaughto,  near  Shimonga,  firing  being  heard  near 
Tioga.  Word  was  sent  to  Servos,  and  the  hunters  discovered  500  or 
1,000  men  near  Caubauto.  The  Indians  beg  assistance  and  ammuni- 
tion. Should  the  enemy  approach,  every  village  will  be  burned  to 
prevent  them  reaping  any  benefit  from  the  com,  of  which  there  is  a 
lar^  quantity.  The  warriors  will  march  to  meet  thcf  enemy. 
Sending  off  the  women  and  children  to  Buffalo  Creek.  A  scout  is 
expected  back  with  a  report,  on  whose  return  a  runner  will  be 
sent  348 

Lottridge  to  the  same.  Forwarding  Captain  Johnston's  letter.  The 
chiefs  want  ammunition.  Dockstader  with  two  hundred  warriors, 
is  to  leave  in  the  morning  to  meet  the  enemy.  349 

Butler  to  Mathews.  Transmitting  Dr.  Guthrie's  application  for 
allowance  for  attending  loyalists  and  farmers.  Becommending  his 
request  Rhould  be  granted  for  reasons  given.  350 

Gnthrie*8  application,  of  same  date,  follows.  351 

Mathews  to  Butler.  His  Bxcellency  will  make  some  compensa- 
tion to  Dr.  Guthrie,  but  details  of  the  service  must  be  given  and 
regularly  transmitted.  351a 

Same  to  the  same.  Has  laid  before  His  Excellency  the  report 
of  the  agreeable  change  in  Indian  affairs.  He  was  not  astonished 
at  the  aWm  in  the  minds  of  the  Indians  from  causes  stated,  and  has 
every  confidence  in  his  (Butler's)  seal  to  support  their  spirits. 
Information  respecting  TenBroeck's  commission  nas  been  sent  to 
Brigadier  Maclean.  352 

iNelles  to  the  same.  Bepeating  the  gossip  retailed  against  him 
(Butler)  in  Montreal.  353 

Butler  to  Mathews.  Sending  vouchers,  &c.,  for  his  account.  The 
accounts  of  a  peace  make  many  of  his  men  look,  about  for  settle- 
ments ;  if  they  could  get  land  many  would  remain  here  (Niagara). 
The  lands  to  the  Twelve  Mile  Creek  and  westward  to  Lake  Erie  are 
good,  and  could  be  bought  from  the  Indians  for  about  £500  or  £600 
sterling ;  on  these  lands  a  considerable  settlement  could  be  made. 
The  farmers  are  not  satisfied  with  their  uncertain  tenure;  more 
security  would  induce  others  to  settle.  The  saw  and  grist  mill  are 
in  forwardness  and  may  be  set  going  in  June.  Sends  letter  to  show 
the  arts  used  to  lessen  his  influence  (p.  353).  They  are  without 
effect.  354 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Major  Potts  has  joined  the  corps;  his 
readiness  and  aBsiduity ;  recommends  that  the  vacant  company  should 
be  put  under  his  charge.  Suggests  that  he  should  receive  the 
captain's  allowance,  as  some  compensation  for  his  additional  ser- 
vices. 35C 

Haldimand  to  Brant.  Informing  him  that  a  pension  of  £100  ou^ 
renc^  has  been  granted  by  him  to  Mrs.  Mary  Brant,  for  the  sealous 
services  render^  by  her  and  her  family ;  so  &r  as  it  depended  on 
him  (Haldimand)  it  should  be  permanent.  358 

Major  Potts  to  Haldimand.  Sending  a  minute  report  of  the  state 
and  condition  of  the  corps  of  rangers,  in  a  military  point  of 
view.  859 


Jaonarj  36, 
Togicha. 

February  S, 
Niafara. 


Marelill, 
Qnabeo. 


March  11, 
Quebeo. 


March  16, 
Oswego. 

March  31, 
Niagara. 


May  19, 
Niagara. 


May  27, 

Quebec. 


August  14, 
Niagara, 


B.  106 


HALDDfAND  OOLLBOTION. 


83 


1783. 
Angost  16, 
Sorel. 


AagQBt  16. 


Auiniat  18t 
NUgara. 


September  12, 
Niagara. 


Ooiober  1» 
Quebec. 

October  16, 

River's 

Mooth. 


NoTember  3, 
Niagara. 


November  13, 
Niagara. 

November  19, 
Ifiagara. 


November  (T) 

December. 

December  8, 
Niagara. 

December. 
No  date. 


Haldimaod  to  Brifiradier  Ifaolean.  Approves  of  his  moderation 
and  prudenoe  in  dealing  with  the  three  Soheneotady  bateaaz,  loaded 
with  rum,  and  with  the  varioofi  attempts  of  the  Americans  to  intro- 
duce themselves  into  the  apper  country.  The  letter  enters  into 
lon^r  details  respecting  the  admission  of  Americans  into  the  posts 
and  of  their  attempts  to  trade  with  Indians  in  the  upper  country. 
A  similar  attempt  made  by  Baron  do  Steuben  to  get  to  Quebec,  but 
is  met  at  Sorel,  where  the  Baron  proposed  to  make  arrangements  for 
taki  ng  possession  of  the  posts  **  and  desiring  a  safe  convoy  to  the 
several  post8  to  take  measures  for  garrisoning  them,  &c.  My  answer 
was  very  polite,  but  very  short  and  I  proceeded  with  them  to  St. 
John's  where  they  embarked  the  day  before  yesterday  to  re-cross 
the  Lake."  Is  pleased  that  the  Indians  are  so  well  disposed,  Ac. 

Page  364 

J.  Douglas  to  Mathews  (?)  Complains  that  Mr.  Street  is  selling 
rum  in  the  canteen  at  a  much  less  price  than  it  can  be  offered  at, 
simply  for  the  purpose  of  injuring  him  (Douglas),  and  asks  the  in- 
terference of  the  General.  368 

LeMatstre  to  Haldimand.  Acknowledges  receipt  of  the  refusal 
of  leave  of  absence,  as  his  services  are  required.  He  cheer- 
fully acquiesces  in  the  decision,  bat  trusts  that  as  soon  as  the  situa- 
tion of  affairs  will  allow,  he  may  have  the  indulgence  of  going  to 
Europe.  371 

Same  to  the  same.  Owing  to  the  state  of  his  affairs  renews  his 
request  for  leave  of  absence,  should  public  business  permit  of  that 
indulgence.  372 

Haldimand  to  LeMaiBtre.  Granting  leave  of  absence,  although 
it  will  cause  inconvenience  to  the  service.  373 

G.  Bird  to  Mathews.  Stating  that  he  and  other  officers  of  the 
rangers,  &c.,  bad  intended  forming  a  settlement  near  Isle  Bois 
Blanc,  on  land  to  be  obtained  from  the  Indians,  who  were  to  meet  in 
council ;  that  Schieffelin  had  heard  of  it  and  surreptitiously  obtained 
a  grant,  which  he  had  tent  to  Governor  Hamilton  for  confirmation. 
McKee  has  written  to  Sir  John  Johnson  and  this  letter  may  be 
shown  to  tbe  General.  375 

Butler  {o  the  same.  Congratulating  him  on  his  promotion.  Asks 
for  a  commission  for  his  son  Andrew.  Asks  respecting  Secord's 
commission,  which  appears  to  have  been  mislaid  by  Brigadier 
Maclean.  Two  negroes  under  charge  of  Herkimer  are  the  property 
of  Bradt,  bat  cannot  be  given  up  without  the  General's  order.     376 

Same  to  Haldimand.  Asks  that  the  commission  held  by  Dame, 
which  he  intends  to  resig^n,  be  given  to  Dr.  Guthrie.  378 

Captain  Nelles  to  the  same.  Applies  for  leave  to  purchase  a 
tract  of  land  frOm  the  Siississaugas,  along  the  lake,  or  elsewhere. 
Has  made  out  an  account  of  his  losses  for  transmission  to  the  com- 
missioners. 379 

Memorial  of  Captain  Hendri ok  Nelles.  Stating  his  services  and 
praying  for  a  grant  of  land.    Not  dated,  but  see  p.  379.  432 

List  of  loyalists,  with  their  families,  &o.  380  to  400 

John  Macdonell  to  Mathews.  Returning  the  pay  lists  corrected, 
and  also  the  subsistence  account  to  the  24th  current.  401 

Inventory,  or  summary  of  proceedings  at  the  Indian  Councils  at 
Detroit,  Niagara,  &c.,  1778  to  1783.  403 

Beturn  of  tbe  rise  and  progress  of  a  settlement  of  loyalists  on  the 
west  side  of  the  Bi ver  Niagara.  The  return  gives  names ;  acres  of 
cleared  land ;  sLse  of  dwelling  houses ;  size  of  bams ;  acres  of  fall 
wheat  sown,  and  of  other  crops  to  be  sown  in  spring.  The  settlers 
number  46,  with  44  houses,  20  bams ;  713  acres  cleared ;    123  acres 


84 


HALDIMAlfD  OOLLIOTION. 


B.  10ft 


1784. 


JAnoary  14, 
ViAgara. 

March  13, 
Kiagara. 

MajrS, 
Kiag^ra. 


Mays, 
Niagara. 


HiagAra. 

Jaoe  6, 
Niagara. 


Jaly  31, 
Niagara. 


August  4, 
Niagara. 


August  18, 
Niagara. 


Aaguet  20, 
Niagara. 


8QWD  ]D  wheat ;  342  acres  t^  be  Bown ;  124  horsee,  96  oowb,  64  young 
cattle,  35  calves,  and  382  swioe.  Page  408 

J.  Macdonell  to  Mathews.  Asking  that  Lieutenant  Tnrney  may 
be  allowed  the  biz  months'  pay  kept  in  suspense,  on  account  of  the 
distressed  state  of  his  wife  and  family.  409 

Nicholas  Schylor  to  Haldimand.  Applying  for  the  restoration  of 
a  negro  taken  from  him.  *257 

Macdonell  to  Mathews.  Has  corrected  the  pay  bill  in  accordance 
with  the  account  sent.  Oannot  answer  certain  inquiries,  being 
entirely  ignorant  of  how  the  business  of  the  regiment  was 
transacted  at  the  early  period  to  which  these  refer.  Is  sorry 
that  the  bills  drawn  in  favour  of  Bllice  k  Co.,  have  not  been  hon- 
oured. Cannot  clear  the  regiment  at  its  di^bandment  without  specie; 
he,  therefore,  asks  that  a  temporary  warrant  may  be  granted.     410 

Botler  to  the  name.  Stating  that  list  of  promotions  has  not 
been  enclosed  iu  his  letter  as  said.  Complains  of  the  inconvenience 
caused  by  the  delayn  in  t^ettling  his  contingent  aocoants.  Sends  list 
of  farmers,  &c  (p  408)  The  lands  he  and  four  or  five  officers  had 
settled  on  turn  out  to  be  on  the  King's  reserve.  He  hopes  that  will 
^^»t  prevent  their  holding  posecHsion.  Has  delivered  His  Excel- 
'h  Breech  to  the  Indians.  The  land  on  the  three  lakes  belongs 
to  o  ndber  of  Indian  tribes ;  is  afraid  that  the  offer  to  purchase 
will  have  a  bu'^  on  the  minds  of  the  Indians.  412 

Same  to  H^i(jia...£icl.  That  two  of  his  sons  intend  settling.  Asks 
for  the  contract  fo^  t!  t<  oar^«Dg  place  between  the  landing  and 
Chippewa  Creek.  ^      ^  41& 

Joseph  Brant  to  Mathews.  On  his  arrival  here  found  the  Indians 
in  confusion,  owin^  to  reports  circulated  on  behalf  of  Schuyler ;  has, 
therefore,  determined  to  continue  the  settlement  where  it  is;  to 
move  across  the  river  would  have  caused  more  confusion,  of  which 
the  rebels  would  have  taken  advantage.  He  expects  in  a  few  days 
to  begin  the  new  settlement.  Peter  Byckman,  from  Albuiy,  h^ 
arrived,  but  his  mes^age  is  not  yet  known,  except  that  it  is  not  fW>ir 
the  United  States,  but  from  the  Governor,  &c.,  of  the  State  of  New 
York.  It  seem8  the  different  States  do  not  agree  among  themselves ; 
at  the  same  time  he  means  to  give  as  short  an  answer  as  possible,  as 
he  intends  to  make  peace  with  the  whole  of  the  States.  1b  sorry 
the  clothing  has  not  yet  arrived.  41C 

Butler  to  the  same.    Is  surprised  the  descriptive  return  hd^ot 
been  received.;    sends  another.    The  Indians  from   the  west  29^ 
expected  to  attend  the  council  with  the  United  States.    Asks  leave^- 
to  charge  pay  for  Mr.  Wilkinnon,  dismissed  by  Sir  John  Johnson,  ^ 
but  whom  he  was  obliged  to  employ.  Mr.  Wilkinson  believes  that 
a  number  of  the  people  settled  in  Nova  Scotia  are  indebted  to  himy 
it  is  likely  he  will  go  there.  AXjT 

Petition  of  Jacob  Anguish,  a  ranger,  stating  his  services  and  ba 
wounded  condition,  and  asking  that  his  situation  be  laid  before  JBGb 
Excellency.    The  petition  is  ^dressed  to  DePeyster.  419  j 

Captain  Armstrong  to  Mathews.    Owing  to  the  illness  of  DePey-  f 
ster,  writes  tiiat  the  provisions  to  the  loyalists,  Indian  Department; 
and  iLdians  will  be  issued  according  to  instructions.    Gives  reasonsi 
why  a  number  of  the  discharged  officers  of  the  Indian  Department 
and  others  are  receiving  rations.  423 

Same  to  the  same.  Seporting  that  the  relief  had  taken  place  at 
Makinak;  that  part  of  the  detachment  had  arrived  here  (Niagaral 
and  the  rest  expected  to*morrow.  iSm 


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