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Index 485
INTRODUCTION.
The American Manuscripts preserved at the Royal Institution.
London, sometimes spoken of as the Carleton or Dorchester
Papers, are, briefly, the Head Quarters Papers of the successive
British commanders in chief in the American War of Indepen-
dence and are thus described on a flyleaf of the first volume : —
"AMERICAN OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS"
"Presented to the Royal Institution of Great Britain
"by John Symmons, Esq., of Paddington House,
"MDCCCIY."
"These papers belong'd to Mr. M. Morgann, Secretary
" to Sir Guy Carleton (since Lord Dorchester), during
" the last years of the American War, and consist of
"many curious and unique documents relative to the
"transactions of those times. By him they were
"given in 1798 to John Symmons and by Mr.
" Symmons to the Royal Institution, 1804.
" Maurice Morgann died March 28, 1802, aged 7tf.
"For an eloquent memorial of him see Dr. Clias.
" Symmons's Life of Milton, pages 81-82, and also
" Sir Eg. Brydges's Centura Literaria, Vol. 4, p. 178.
"Wm. H [arris] Aug. 27, 1811."
In the library of Harvard are a few transcripts of these papers
made by Mr. Jared Sparks. They were also consulted by the
historian George Bancroft. The attention of the late Mr. B. F.
Stevens was early called to these papers in the course of his
researches for his comprehensive catalogue of manuscripts
relating to the American Revolution, and he immediately set to
work to examine, catalogue, and collate them with his other
historical material.
The complete collection comprises 58 bound volumes and
4 cases or rolls — 62 in all. They are bound with a certain regard
to subjects. The dates thus overlap, and the papers themselves
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frequently appear in duplicate. On the decision therefore to
include these MSS. in this series of Reports, and arrangements
having been made with Mr. Stevens to prepare the calendar, it
was thought preferable to present the same in chronological
order by the aid of his slip index. An idea of the collection in
its original form, however, may be gathered from the brief title
to each volume as here quoted : —
Vol. 1. Correspondence between Sir Wm. Howe, Lord
Barrington, Sir Geo. Osborne and Capt. Mackenzie,
American War, 1775 to 1777.
Vol. 2. Correspondence between Sir Wm. Howe and the
Treasury Office, 1775 to 1777.
Vol. 3. Correspondence between Sir Wm. Howe and General
Washington, 1776 to 1778.
Vol. 4. Sundry Letters to Gen. Howe and Sir Henry Clinton
from Lords North and . . . . , Charles Jenkin-
son, Esq., 1777 to 1782.
Vol. 5. Correspondence between Sir Wm. Howe, General
Washington, Gen. Walcot and Sundry Officers,
1777.
Vol. 6. Correspondence between Lord Barrington and
General Howe. Sundry years, 1775 to 1778.
Vol. 7. Letters between Lord George Germain and Sir
Henry Clinton. Sundry years.
Vol. 8. Correspondence — Sir William Howe, Sir Henry
Clinton, Lord George Germain to Sundry Officers,
1778.
Vol. 9. Correspondence between Sir Henry Clinton, Genl.
Heath and Major- General Phillips, 1778.
Vol. 10. Sir Wm. Howe's correspondence with the War Office,
General Washington and other Officers, 1779.
Vol. 11. Correspondence between Sir Henry Clinton and
Genl. Haldimand, Quebec, 1779, 1780, 1781.
Vol. 12. Correspondence between the Officers of State, Sir
Henry Clinton, Gen. Prevost and Robert Mac-
kenzie, Esq., 1778, 1779, &c.
Vol. 13. Correspondence between Sir Henry Clinton and
Genl. Campbell, West Florida, 1779 and 1780.
Vol. 14. Letters from the Treasury Commissioners, Gen.
Washington and Sundry Business to Sir Henry
Clinton, 1779 and 1780.
Vol. 15. Correspondence between Sir Henry Clinton and
General Washington, 1779 to 1782.
Vol. 16. Letters to Sir Henry Clinton from Gov. (sic) Gen.
Campbell Commander [at] Pensacola, 1780.
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Vol. 17. Correspondence between Sir Henry Clinton and
Gov. Franklin and Sundry Persons, 1781 to 1782.
Vol. 18. Correspondence between Sir Henry Clinton and
Gen. Haldimand, and Sundry Warrants and
Accounts.
Vol. 19. Correspondence between Sir Henry Clinton and
Earl Cornwallis, 1780.
Vol. 20. Sir Henry Clinton's Correspondence with the
Treasury, General Washington and Sundry
Officers, 1780, 1782 and 1783.
Vol. 21. Correspondence between Sir Henry Clinton and
General McLean, Halifax, 1780 and 1781.
Vol. 22. Sir Henry Clinton's Correspondence with Lord
George Germain and Officers of the Treasury,
1781.
Vol. 23. Correspondence with General Leslie, Sir James
Wright, and John Robinson, Esq., 1781 and 1782.
Vol. 24. Sundry Correspondence between different Officers
with the Treaties respecting the Hessian Troops
and Regiment [al] Occurrences, 1782.
Vol. 25. Petitions and Complimentary Letters with the
Proceedings of a Board of Directors to Sir Guy
Carleton, 1782.
Vol. 26. Sir Henry Clinton and Sir Guy Carleton's Corre-
spondence with the Treasury and War Office,
March, April and May 1782.
Vol. 27. Sir Guy Carleton's Correspondence with Lord
Shelburne, General Washington and others, 1781
and 1782.
Vol. 28. Warrants for Pay to different Regiments, and
Sundry Letters — Sir Guy Carleton, 1782.
Vol. 29. Correspondence — Sir Henry Clinton, Sir William
Howe, and Genl. Phillips and various officers,
Sundry years.
Vol. 30. Sir Guy Carleton's Correspondence with Sundrv
Officers, 1782.
Vol. 31. Abstracts, Warrants and Certificates by Sir Guy
Carleton, 1782.
Vol. 32. Correspondence between Sir Guy Carleton, Governor
Parr and General Patterson, 1782 and 1783.
Vol. 33. Sir Henry Clinton's Correspondence with the
Treasury and War Office and Sir Guy Carleton,
1778, 1779, 1780, 1781, 1782 and 1783.
Vol. 34. Correspondence between Sir Guy Carleton, Brook
Watson, Esq., Maurice Morgann, Esq^., and
Sundry Officers, 1782 and 1783.
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Vol. 35. Muster Eolls of different Regiments, Abstracts and
Cash Accounts between Bankers and Sundry
Officers, 1782 and 1783.
Vol. 36. Vessels Entered and Cleared from Superintendent's
Office and from Victualling Offices, Ireland, 1782
and 1783.
Vol. 37. Warrants and Lists of Staff and Extraordinary
Officers. To Sir Guy Carleton, 1783.
Vol. 38. No title. [Petitions from refugee loyalists ;
warrants and accounts of sundry regiments, and
miscellaneous, 1782 and 1783.]
Vol. 39. Warrants granted for pay of Sundry Regiments and
Corresponding Letters to Sir Guy Carleton, 1783.
Vol. 40. Affidavits and Memorials of Loyalists^ 1783.
Vol. 41. Sir Guy Carleton's Correspondence with the
Treasury and Sundry Commanders, May and
June 1783.
Vol 42. Sir Guy Carleton's Correspondence with the Honour-
able Thomas Townshend, and George Yonge,
Bart., &c. March and April 1783.
Vol. 43. Orders and Abstracts of Sir Guy Carleton and
Correspondence with General Washington, June
and July 1782.
Vol. 44. Inquisitions taken in the county of New York and
reports from the Military and Civil Department,
1783.
Vol. 45. Sir Guy Carleton to General Delancy, Washington,
and Sundry Accounts, October and November,
1783.
Vol. 46. Sir Guy Carleton's Correspondence with the
Treasury and Various Occurrences in the American
War, June 1783.
Vol. 47. Sir Guy Carleton's Correspondence with Generals
Haldimand, McArthur and Colonel Anstruther,
1782 and 1783.
Vol. 48. Sir Guy Carleton's Warrants to Wm. Deane Poyntz
Esq., and Correspondence with the Treasury,
October and December 1782.
Vol. 49. Letters from Halifax and Nova Scotia to Sir Guy
Carleton, 1782 and 1783.
Vol. ."30. Memorials and Letters to Sir Guy Carleton, 1783.
Vol. 51. Sir Guy Carleton's correspondence with Lord North,
George Rose, Esq., and sundry persons, July 1783.
Vol. 52. Petitions from Loyalists to Sir Henry Clinton and
Sir Guy Carleton, 1783.
Vol. 53. Sundry Letters to various Officers, 1782 and 1783.
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Vol. 54. Reports of Officers from the different Regiments —
Petitions and Memorials, 1783.
Vol. 55. Book of negroes registered and certified .....
on sailing from New York . . . between 23 April
and 30 November 1783, &c.
Vol. 50. Muster Eolls, Returns of Clothing, Provisions,
Prisoners and Loyalists. Sundry years.
Vol. 57. [Army List.] List of . . Officers in the several
British, Foreign and Provincial regiments serving
under Sir Henry Clinton Printed by
McDonald and Cameron . . . New York 1779.
Vol. 58. Orderly Book . . Sir William Howe, 17 June 1775
to 26 May 1776.
(Case) 59. Commissary General's Account, 27 May to 31 Dec.
1782.
(Case) 60. Commissary General's Account, 1 Jan. to 24 June
1783, and Plan of Nassau.
(Case) 61. Warrant to Sir William Howe, Warrants and Com-
missions to Sir Guy Carleton, &c, 1777 and 1782.
(Case) 62. Letters Patent to Sir Guy Carleton and Rear-Adml.
Digby as Commissioners, 21 March 1782.
It will be seen from the foregoing list that the larger propor-
tion of these manuscripts concerns the later period of the war,
more than one half in reality being dated in the years 1782 and
1783. This is probably accounted for by the large number of
accounts, returns, lists, pay-rolls, pay-warrants and similar
papers, which in that period of the suspension of hostilities
pending negotiations for peace might naturally accumulate in
the hands of the last commander — Sir Guy Carleton. The
earlier papers, during the command of Sir William Howe, are
largely copies or duplicate signed letters, which, it is supposed,
on his leaving America in May, 1778, he transferred to his
successor, Sir Henry Clinton. With Sir Henry Clinton's appoint-
ment, Philadelphia was abandoned and the army established at
New York, which, from that date (June, 1778), remained its
Head Quarters till the last of the British troops sailed thence in
December, 1783.
In attempting a review of the whole of the collection of which
the present volume forms a part, attention may be called first to
the fact that while the official correspondence of the Commander-
in-Chief with the Secretary of State and with the War Office
is also in the Public Record Office, his instructions to his
subordinate officers and their letters to him are not generally
found elsewhere than in this collection, and afford many valuable
and interesting details of the war. As the Southern Colonies
remained longest in the British interest, and were the great
hope of the Government, the correspondence is largest with
the commanding officers of the different posts there. Colonel
or Brigadier- General Augustine Prevost being commander of
the forces in Florida dates his correspondence first of all
from Saint Augustine; afterwards, being ordered to co-operate
with Lieut.-Col. Archibald Campbell and Captain Hyde Parker
in the military and naval expedition to capture Savannah,
Georgia, in the winter of 1778-9, he successfully effected
the junction and established himself in that garrison, main-
taining it against the combined attack of the Americans under
Gen. Lincoln and the French under Comte D'Estaing in the
autumn of the same year. Georgia was reckoned amongst the
most loyal of the colonies, and was the only one in which the
royal civil government was actually re-established, the Governor
(Sir James Wright) and the crown officers being sent over from
England to resume their functions. The letters of both Prevost
and Wright are continual requests for military reinforcements.
In 1781, the Governor writes : — " 500 troops might save the
Province." — " The Province is ruined and lost for want of a
little assistance." — "There is great loyalty. Many have come
into Savannah and taken arms; many more are hiding in the
swamps to avoid the enemy, and had they had the protection
which it would have been the best policy to have given them, the
province would soon have been able to defend itself." Again, in
July, 1782, on receiving orders that Savannah was to be evacuated,
he fears the Commander-in-Chief is not well acquainted with the
situation of affairs in Georgia to order such a step to be taken
— "4 or 500 men could have effectually held this important
province." But, as Sir Guy Carleton pointed out, " the evacua-
tion was not a matter of choice but of desperate necessity in
consequence of an unsuccessful war."
The third expedition to the southward, commanded by Sir
Henry Clinton in person and by Admiral Arbuthnot, which
sailed from New York for Charlestown, South Carolina, in
December, 1779, and from which Sir Henry returned in
June, 1780, leaving Earl Cornwallis in command, opens up
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correspondence with that General and with Maj.-Gen. Alexander
Leslie, Lord Eawdon, Lt.-Col. Nisbet Balfour, Brig.-Generals
Mc Arthur and O'Hara, Lt.-Col. Alured Clarke, and other officers.
The letters from or to Earl Cornwallis are largely repeated in
the Public Becord Office or are printed in the two volumes which
Mr. Stevens edited and published some years ago entitled
" The Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy, or, The Campaign in
Virginia, 1780-1781." After the surrender of York Town,
General Leslie was appointed, in October, 1781, to take com-
mand of " all hitherto held by Earl Cornwallis," and the letters
written by him from Charlestown are especially interesting.
Preparations had been made for restoring the civil government
also in South Carolina and several of the civil servants had been
sent from England, but the distracted state of the country
necessitated military authority and Leslie could only suggest
their employment on the Board of Police. Instructions were
later received by Sir Henry Clinton from the Treasury to place
them, for allowances, on the military chest. As regards the
sentiments of this province, Lt.-Col. Balfour, then commandant
at Charlestown, reports in July, 1781 : — " The revolt is universal
— the minds of the people bent on their former principles, and
the efforts of friends feeble and pusillanimous — the country
must be ruined without a single advantage hereafter to be reaped
from the boasted loyalty and extensive possessions enjoyed in
South Carolina."
The slowness with which news travelled in these days is
forcibly brought out in the fact that arrangements were being
made throughout the month of April, 1782, to detach troops
from New York and Charlestown under General O'Hara for the
relief of Jamaica, in ignorance of Rodney's great victory over the
French on the 12th of April, and it was not till the 3rd of May
that Leslie at Charlestown appears to have heard of the event.
There are many letters and papers referring to the evacuation
of Charlestown, where Leslie remained till towards the end of
1782, the post being finally occupied by the Americans on the
17th December.
The correspondence with West Florida is maintained with
Brig. -Gen. John Campbell who commanded there, and with the
Governor, Peter Chester, till, in May, 1781, Pensacola was
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obliged to surrender to the Spanish General, Don Bernardo de
Galvez. General Campbell was allowed to sail to New York and
there are numerous papers relative to the adjustment of accounts
and payment of the Waldeck and Provincial Troops which had
served with him as well as to a dispute with Galvez over the
detention of prisoners. There is a curious Spanish document
from Don Bernardo conferring upon an Indian Chief a
commission and decoration with the small medal of merit. It is
written on parchment with a painted red and yellow7 border and
a brilliantly coloured coat of arms, two sides, wherein may be
easily recognized the castle and lion of Spain.
Governor Patrick Tonyn, of East Florida, appears indefatigable
in his efforts to save his province for the King ; and in 1778 and
1779 particularly, to defend St. Augustine from threatened attacks
of the Americans and Indians, his corps of Rangers being a
continual bone of contention with the military authority — Briga-
dier Prevost (see pp. 193, 197-199, 216, etc.). In later years his
labours to make the province an asylum for the homeless or
propertyless loyalists of North and South Carolina and Georgia
are wTell shown in this collection. Great numbers did actually
remove thither and by the exertions of the Governor and of
Brigadier McArthur, in command of the troops, were provided
with lands, provisions, tools, etc., only to find by the articles of
the treaty of peace that the province was eventually to be ceded
to the King of Spain.
To the north of New York the main post was of course Halifax,
the only one, indeed, after Boston and Ehode Island were
abandoned, and accordingly the letters from the successive com-
manding officers — Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey, Brig. -Gen. Francis
Maclean, Lt.-Col. James Bruce, Lt.-Col. John Campbell, Maj.-
Gen. James Paterson and Brig. -Gen. Fox, as well as from
Lt.-Gov. Hughes and Governor Parr are frequent and full of
detail. The military affairs of the island, the fortifications of
Halifax, and the fact of its being a base of supplies, are
all dealt with in this correspondence, until with the advent
of Governor Parr and the close of the war, the removal to
Nova Scotia and the settlement there of the loyalists and
the disbanded Provincial, German, or other troops became the
engrossing topic.
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An interesting side-study is that of Penobscot. General Sir
Henry Clinton being ordered in September, 1778 (seep, 284), by
the Home Government to take post on that river with the idea of
erecting a province to which the loyal adherents of the crown
might ultimately repair, instructed Gen. Maclean at Halifax, in
the following year, to organize an expedition, which, with a
naval detachment from New York, might carry the plan into
effect. Maclean himself commanded the expedition, assisted by
Capt. Andrew Barkley of H.M.S. Blonde, and the timely appear-
ance of Sir George Collier on the scene resulted in the
destruction of the American naval forces. An attack being
apprehended on Nova Scotia, Maclean returned thither, leaving
Lt.-Col. John Campbell of the 71th to occupy the post at
Penobscot. He remained there till June, 1781, when, on the
death of Maclean, he took the command at Halifax, from which
place, on Maj.-Gen. Paterson's arrival in August, 1782, he was
directed to return to Penobscot, and to strengthen and fortify it
with a "view to an establishment of greater consequence." In
October, 1782, he is stated to have under him 1,000 men, but in
June, 1783, he was allowed, according to his request, to return
to England, the German troops were withdrawn, assistance
was provided for those loyalists who wished to remove to Nova
Scotia, and by October the last of the British troops and
stores were withdrawn and the post, "with what American
artillery should be found therein," was delivered over to the
American authorities.
Several papers relate to the Island of St. John (afterwards
Prince Edward Island) even though, as is stated, Sir Henry did
not consider it within his command. It is closely connected
with Nova Scotia, though, again, Brig. MacLean says that he
had no instructions whatever relative to it as connected with his
command. The letters are from Phillips Callbeck, President of
the Council and commander of the island, Timothy Hierlihy,
major commandant of the Independent Companies, Capt. Spry
of the Engineers, Lt.-Gov. Desbrisay, and, after June, 1780,
from the Governor, Walter Patterson.
The colliery on Cape Breton Island is frequently mentioned in
connexion with the military stores at Halifax and New York.
A few papers relate to Bermuda and the Bahamas,
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It was to be expected that the case of the loyal adherents
to the Crown would be largely represented in these papers.
While most of the Crown Officers of the various provinces
and many of the wealthier loyalists repaired to England
and taxed the time and resources of the Treasury, many
more remained behind. The embodying of the loyalists into
the provincial corps developed with the war until, at its
close, leaving out of the question those which came under the
administration of General Haldimand in Canada, there were
more than twenty regiments under the commander at New York.
These included the three battalions of Delancey's Brigade, the
New York Volunteers commanded by Lt.-Col. George Turnbull,
the three battalions of the New Jersey Volunteers under Cortland
Skinner, the Pennsylvania Loyalists under William Allen,
Maryland Loyalists under James Chalmers, King's American
Regiment under Edmund Fanning, Beverley Robinson's Loyal
American Regiment, Tarleton's British Legion, Simcoe's Queen's
Rangers, and the corps of Guides and Pioneers, also under Beverley
Robinson. The bi-monthly pay rolls of these for 1782 and 1783
are in many cases complete. They give the names of the
officers, but not of the men. Quarterly lists of the widows of
those officers who fell in the service, with the amounts paid to
each, appear under the control of Beverley Robinson of New York
and of Robert Alexander of Maryland. There are also numerous
accounts and papers of Alexander Innes, Inspector- General of
the Provincial Forces. The disbanding of the regiments and
settlement in Nova Scotia have been already referred to. Some
of the officers were transferred to the regular army, while three
of the corps — Manning's King's American Regiment, Tarleton's
Cavalry, and Simcoe's Queen's Rangers were placed upon the
British establishment.
But besides the numerous loyalists in military service or who
obtained such posts as were available in the city of New York, a
large and increasing number drifted within the lines, as the
confiscation acts of the various States or local animosity drove
them from farms and townships, who could only be described as
"distressed refugees." The problem of dealing with these
persons, who became thus dependent on the army for protection,
housing, rations, and fuel, was met by establishing an office
under the authority of Colonel Roger Morris with the title of
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" Inspector of the Claims of Refugees " at a salary of 450Z.
sterling or 25s. a day New York currency, to whom all applica-
tions were referred. Col. Morris had been a member of the
Council of the Colony of New York, and, in the previous French
war, one of the aids of General Braddock. His wife, Mary,
daughter of Frederick Phillipse, was one of the few women in
the war attainted of treason, in order to include her property in
the Confiscation Act. The reversionary interest of the estate,
however, being accounted recoverable, it was, according to
Lorenzo Sabine, disposed of in 1809 by her son to John Jacob
Astor of New York. Refugee applicants were required to state
their losses, services, and needs, in writing, to the Commander-
in-Chief or other officer, which in the form of petitions or
memorials were then certified or recommended by a loyalist of
good standing. If approved of, they were either supplied by
the Commander-in-Chief's order with a sum of money and so
disposed of, or were placed on the quarterly list for rations or fuel
or a stated allowance. By a statement signed by Col. Morris on
the 31st of January, 1783, of the warrants granted to him from
8 July to 23 December of the previous year, more than 12,000/.
sterling was thus appropriated. After Sir Guy Carleton's arrival
Col. Morris appears to be replaced by a Board consisting of
Beverley Robinson of New York, Samuel Shoemaker of Penn-
sylvania, and Robert Alexander of Maryland, appointed "to con-
sider the circumstances and claims " of these loyalists. The list
of persons recommended by them for support for the first quarter
in 1783, January to March, called for the sum of £9,500 New
York Currency, or more than £5,000 sterling, for the second
quarter £7,374 New York currency, and for the third quarter
£5,471. These amounts do not appear to include the allowances
to more prominent loyalists nor salaries or sums paid for services
rendered, all of which were settled by special warrants from the
commander in chief direct, and which amounted to some thousands
of pounds more. The houses vacated by the Americans in 1776
were classed as derelict property and, for the city proper, were in
the care of the vestry, Philip J. Livingston being appointed
superintendent of such property on Long Island. These were
apportioned to the King's service or to the housing of the various
loyalists and refugees. Some of the returns are explicit as to the
names of the original proprietors and to the then present
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occupants, even to the number of rooms or of acres appointed.
As the removals of the loyalists to Canada, Nova Scotia, or the
Bahamas began to take place, the sums paid for support naturally
decreased and there are several lists of names of the persons so
removing. William Franklin, the royal governor of New Jersey,
son of Dr. Franklin, was very active in all these matters, and
organized and presided over a board called the "Board of
Associated Loyalists."
In the year 1781 an enquiry was instituted into the expenditure
of the different departments of the army, resulting in much
correspondence, the deliberations of a board of officers, and a
number of muster rolls showing the numbers of drivers, waggons,
carts, horses, clerks, storekeepers, artificers, and labourers
employed under the Quarter Master General, Commissary
General, Barrack Master General, Waggon Master General, and
in the Engineers' and Forage Departments.
A letter from the Treasury, 6 September, 1782, directs a pension
for Maurice Morgann, Sir Guy Carleton's secretary, in whose
possession these papers were left, "of 250/. out of the civil list
revenues, a further sum of 250/. out of the extraordinaries of the
army to continue as long as he should be employed in his present
service, and a sum of 250/. to reimburse him the expenses of his
equipment."
As another person intimately connected with the Royal Institu-
tion, the name of Benjamin Thompson, Count Bumford, should
not be omitted. He appears in these papers twice in 1781, in
his capacity of Under Secretary of State, writing by direction of
Lord George Germain, and, later, in 1782 and 1783, as com-
manding the regiment of King's American Dragoons and in
forming plans for some light infantry companies to be attached
thereto, as well as for a corps of volunteers to be raised out of
the Provincial Forces to serve in the West Indies. On his return
to England in 1783 he appears to have taken pains to represent
to the Government the case of the provincial officers, as he
recounts his proceedings to Sir Guy Carleton on 6 July, 1783.
A paper entitled : " Precis of all the correspondence between the
" Secretary of State and the Commander-in-Chief relative to the
" Provincial Forces, with other authentic information upon that
" subject " — containing connecting remarks and marginal notes
and endorsed "B.T., 23 June, 1783," is also attributed to him,
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Amongst other papers which might be particularly noticed are
the Orderly Book of Sir William Howe at Boston and Halifax,
from 17 June, 1775, to 26 May, 1776 (see page 41 of this report) ;
an Army List of the British, Foreign, and Provincial troops
serving under Clinton, printed at New York by Macdonald and
Cameron in 1779 ; a set of coroner's inquests in that city from
April to November, 1783; the almost daily reports of the numbers
of the vessels entered and cleared from Nov., 1782, to Nov., 1783,
and some returns of the Provost ; some lists of American prisoners ;
a book of negroes embarked at New York from April to Nov.,
1783, having been previously inspected and registered; corre-
spondence, accounts and pay warrants for the German troops
of Anhalt, Anspach, Brunswick, Hesse Hanau, Hesse-Cassel and
Waldeck, as well as bi-monthly accounts for many of the British
regiments. A personal touch is given by some few tradesmen's
accounts to Sir Guy Carleton, for groceries, tailoring, domestic
servants' wages, and clothing for an orphan or two. Tea varies
from 10s. to 24s. a pound, powder sugar Is. Sd., macaroni
os. 6d., sago 6s., truffles 1/. 16s. Od. a pound, white pepper 8s.,
ham and Gloucester cheese both 3s. a pound ; a bottle of
mushrooms 12s., of capers 10s., of mustard 6s. Lemons are 8s.
a dozen, a ball of twine usually 2s. and a large bottle of rose
water 14s. His barber's bill for two months, November 24, 1782,
to January 26, 1783, appears at 2/. 8s. 6d. — powder being 3s. a
pound, and a pot of pomatum 6s., a toothbrush 2s. 6d. A hair-
ribbon appears elsewhere as 6s., thread stockings at 6s. 9d. and
a yard of white satin 1/. For some festivity, apparently, there
is a bill for the loan of 142 dozen pieces of china, glass and
earthenware at Is. per dozen, and for the use of a " glass
upurn" 18s. Sd. is charged. Damaged in use are 38 items.
Having thus indicated some of the features of the whole of
the collection, a few words remain to be said on the present
volume.
By the chronological arrangement already mentioned this
comprises the papers to the end of July, 1779.
Where it has been ascertained that any particular paper is
also in the Public Becord Office a reference to the series, volume
and page is given. Similarly, reference is made to the Haldimand
Collection in the British Museum.
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The letters from the Treasury give some idea of the great
pressure on that Board in furnishing the stores, provisions,
forage, fuel, and money required by the forces (specie being sent
out to keep down the exchange) hampered as their lordships
were by lack of conveyance — ' ' the country drained of ships for
transport purposes " {pp. 37 and 46) — by combinations of
workmen, carelessness of paymasters, confusion of accounts and
by fraudulent contractors in supplying bad bread or flour, as
well as by the dangers and uncertainties of the sea voyage. It
may be interesting to note here that John Kobinson, the
secretary to the Board during Lord North's administration, was,
by the marriage of his daughter, connected with the Marquis
of Abergavenny, whose collection of manuscripts, calendared by
this Commission in 1887, 10th Report, Appendix VI., comprises
a number of letters from and to Mr. Robinson, largely political,
but many having reference to American affairs.
Numerous papers in this volume relate to the captivity of the
Troops of Convention, as the army of General Burgoyne after its
surrender at Saratoga on 17 October, 1777, was called. The two
letters of Burgoyne to Howe upon his capitulation are given here
in full {pp. 140, 143). The friction between the subsequent
commanding officer — Major- Gen. Phillips — and the United States
authorities and Major-Gen. Heath, while at Cambridge in 1778,
is well told from the British point of view in the various letters.
On page 298 is Sir Henry Clinton's formal requisition to Gen.
Washington on behalf of the troops. Their chagrin, disappoint-
ment, and distress for want of money and necessaries, when,
instead of the exchange so fully expected, they received from
Congress orders to march to Virginia, are shown in the months
of October, November and December, 1778, beginning on page
319.
Sir William Howe's Orderly Book, the correspondence of
Brigadier Prevost at St. Augustine and Savannah, of Governor
Tonyn, of General John Campbell at Pensacola, the papers re-
lating to Halifax , the expedition to Penobscot, and, generally,
the memorials and petitions of loyalist refugees, have already
been referred to. The War Office correspondence is depart-
mental, relating chiefly to commissions, promotions, and leaves
of absence for the officers of the army, and to the dispatch or
recall of regiments. That with the Secretary of State — Lord
XIX
George Germain — being duplicated in the Public Record Office is
here only briefly noted. In dealing with the correspondence
with General Washington reference has been made to the volume
and page of Sparks's Writings of Washington, if the particular
letter is there found printed.
The preparation of this calendar was well advanced in the
lifetime of the late Mr. 13. F. Stevens. This volume has been
seen through the press by his successor, Mr. H. J. Brown.
CALENDAR
OF
MANUSCKIPTS
IN THE
ROYAL INSTITUTION.
Gov. Geo. Clinton to George Burns.
1747, July 1. — Commission as ensign of a company of volun-
teers raised for an expedition against Canada whereof Henry
Livingston is captain.
Printed and filled in. Vol. 10. No. 143. 1 page.
Enclosed by Capt. Burns to Sir H. Clinton 22 Feb. 1779.
Geo. III. to James Pitcher.
1754, Sept. 25. Kensington. — Commission as commissary of
musters.
Signed and sealed. Vol. 56. No. 33. 1 page.
Order in Council.
[1765, Feb. 9.]— Copy of His Majesty's Order in Council
ascertaining the power and authority of the civil governors over
H. M. forces stationed in the respective provinces as transmitted
to the Com. -in-chief in North America in the Secretary of State's
letter of 9 Feb. 1765.
Copy. Vol. 31. No. 13. 2 pages.
Stephen Colby to Morris (sic) Morgann.
1767, October 18. Fynnone. — Borough affairs in the town of
Cardigan. Election of a mayor. Gives this account lest Lord
Shelburne should ask any questions.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 84. No. 95. 2 pages.
Wt. 3580. A
Troops.
1768 and 1769. — State of lodging money allowed the officers at
Boston. Table showing rank and sum per week.
Vol. 10. No. 218. i page.
New York.
1768, May 18. New York. — Extract from the Ordinance of
Fees.
Vol, 32. No. 186. 2 pages.
To accompany [Sir G. Carleton] to Thos. Townshend, 17 Nov.
1782.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
145, fo. 679 ; and Foreign Office, Misc.
Thomas Bradshaw to Maj.-Gen. Gage.
1769, March 8. Treasury Chambers, Whitehall. — Acknow-
ledging letter of 6 January as to the office of storekeeper
at New York and desiring that Mr. Blundell be paid during his
life and at his death to let the office drop unless the province
make a provision for the same. Followed by copy of Maj.-Gen.
Gage's certificate of 18 September that the above is a true
copy delivered to Mr. Blundell to make known the intentions of
the Treasury to any future Commander-in-Chief.
Copy. Vol. 28. No. 71. 2 pages.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21697, fo. 33.
Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Gage.
1770, March 23. War Office.— That the bounty of 20s. to
persons apprehending deserters should be satisfied out of the
contingencies.
Copy. Vol, 6. No. 145. 1 page.
Enclosed by Ld. Barrington to Sir W. Howe, 1 June 1777.
Lord Westmeath to [ ].
1771, July 20. Merion Square. — "Dear Sir, I at last received
by the last packets the inclosed letter which tho' not as satisfac-
tory as I shoud have wished I think youl do well to send to your
Brother that he may see I have done everything in my power,
and at the same time the steps he is to take to obtain the place
he wishes at the Council Board. Lord Hillsborough as
you will see by his letter, to whom I had wrote long ago
(since it was immediately after you mentioned the affair
to me) committed a mistake in directing his answer
intended for me, to some other person ; as I saw his
mistake by a former letter which I had from him I
wrote to him a second time. I am endeed very sorry not to have
been more successfull ; for it woud make me very happy to have
it in my power to serve your Brother and to convince you of the
true regard with which I am, dear Sir, your most obedient
humble servant, Westmeath."
P.S. — I hope to have soon the pleasure of hearing from you
and that youl be able to send me at least a part of the arrears du
by the People of Kittobar.
Autograph letter signed. Vol. 38. No. 290.
Geo. III. to Frederick Smyth.
1772, May 14. Court of St. James's. — Warrant as Justice of
the peace in New Jersey.
Copy in Mr. Smyth's hand. Vol. 14. No. 58. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Eobinson to Sir H. Clinton, 4 Dec. 1780.
Lt.-Col. Joseph Goreham.
1772, May 25. St. James's. — Appointment as lieutenant-
colonel of foot. Signed by the Earl of Hillsborough.
Copy. Vol. 13. No. 195. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lt.-Col. Goreham to Sir H. Clinton, 6 May 1781.
John Collet.
1774, September 10, 14. — Statement of account
with George Whiton for 2,003 feet flagging stones,
for a platform at Fort Johnston, North Carolina,
delivered there by Capt. Andrew Wilson, at
2s. per foot - £200 6 0
100 feet reed nagging, for a platform at Fort Cape
Fear, also delivered by Capt. Wilson, at Is. 6d. - 7 10 0
Addressed to His Excellency General Robertson.
Original. Vol. 25. No. 8.
£207 16
Lord Barrington, Sec. at War, to Lt.-Gen. Gage.
1775, March 1. War Office.— Extract. That it has been
judged expedient to send out officers' tents for six battalions.
Vol. 1. No. 28. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, May 1776.
Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gen. Gage.
1775, March 21. — Extract. Mr. Mallet, purveyor, to issue pay
to hospital mates at the rate of 5s. per day, to Mr. Fennings,
surgery man, at 2s. 6d., and to Mr. Brown, storekeeper of hospital
stores, at 3s.
Vol. 2. No. 159. 1 page.
Enclosed by Capt. Mackenzie to Thomas Barrow, 4 March 1777.
Troops.
1775, March 26. — Distribution of full pay of a regiment of foot,
Vol. 28. No. 67. 2 pages.
Lt.-Gen. Gage to Gov. John Wentworth.
1775, April 17. Boston.
Copy. Vol. 18. No. 18/11. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 406
fo. 161.
Lt.-Gen. Gage to Lt.-Col. Allen McLean.
1775, June 12. Headquarters, Boston. — Order to raise the
Boyal Highland Emigrants Corps.
Copy. Vol. 25. No. 85. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 16 April 1779.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 294,
fo. 401, and in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21833, fos. 1
and 37.
Gov. Josiah Martin to the Earl of Dartmouth.
1775, June 30. Fort Johnston, North Carolina.
Extract. Vol. 2. No. 8. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Dartmouth to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 15 Sept.
1775.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 222, fo. 253 ; copy, vol. 313, fo. 87 ; duplicate signed letter
in Lord Dartmouth's collection, see Fourteenth Report, Appendix
X., pp. 322 and 327.
Gov. Josiah Martin to Alexander McLeod.
1775, July 4. Fort Johnston. — Acknowledges letter received
yesterday by Mr. McDonald of Kingborough.
" It is impossible for me to express my respect for the gentlemen
who have cultivated the good dispositions that are manifested by
the Highlanders throughout this province in this time of
unnatural revolt, and I can only promise that I shall faithfully
represent their merits to the King ; assuring myself, that when
time and occasion shall call for their aid, they will furnish me
with abundant testimonials still more powerful to do them
honour before his Majesty. I perfectly agree in your sentiments
of the propriety of the good and faithful Highlanders forbearing
any open declarations, until there is a necessity to call them into
action, and they are amply provided to take the field with
dignity and effect ; the necessaries for which I have not omitted
to apply for, nor to represent the expediency of maintaining a
correspondence with the chiefs to the eastward.
"I am much obliged to you, sir, for your hint with respect to
Mr. F. Campbell, to whom I have just now written a letter, that
I hope may produce good effect.
" The part you have taken, sir, upon the present occasion, does
you the highest honour, and cannot fail to recommend you in
the most effectual manner to his Majesty's favour ; you may rely
upon my faithful representations of it, and of my best disposition
to render you every service in my power. I concur in your
opinion of your services being more useful here than anywhere
else, and I have concerted a plan with Mr. McDonald (for which
I beg leave to refer you to him) of making use of your influence
here, as well for your own advantage as that of our royal master ;
and which I shall be happy to find meets with your approbation.
Do me the honour to commend me to your lady and family in
particular, and in general to all the good and faithful Highland
people in whom I have the firmest confidence, and for whom I
have ever felt peculiar regard and attachment."
Copy, Vol, 2. No. 161. 3 pages.
Gov. Josiah Maktin to the Earl of Dartmouth.
1775, July 6. Fort Johnston, North Carolina.
Extract. Vol, 2. No. 9. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Dartmouth to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 15 Sept. 1775.
Signed letter in the Public Kecord Office, America and W.
Indies 222, fo. 281 ; copy, vol. 313, fo. 109 ; duplicate in Lord
Dartmouth's Collection, see Fourteenth Report, Appendix X.,p. 327.
Gov. Lord William Campbell to Lord Dartmouth.
1775, July 19. Charles Town.
Extract. Vol. 2. No. 14. 4 pages.
Enclosed by John Pownall to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 25 Sept. 1775.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 229,
fo. 333; 317, fo. 178; signed letter in Lord Dartmouth's
Collection as above, p. 331.
Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gen. Gage.
1775, July 24. War Office. — Acknowledges dispatches. Will
give directions that Capt. Hutcheson, appointed Assistant Deputy
Quarter Master General, and Major William Dunbar, appointed
Major of brigade, shall receive pay from 12 June last. Will con-
sider Mr. Mallet's request. Desires the certificate of officers who
have commanded at the outposts from 25 December 1773 to 24
June 1774. Sends list of promotions.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 186. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gen. Gage.
1775, July 28. War Office. — Acknowledges letters of 25 June.
"I have it in command to signify to you his Majesty's entire
approbation of the firmness and spirit which distinguished the
troops in the late action ; at the same time permit me to express
my extreme concern for the heavy loss sustained." Directions to
transmit the general monthly returns by frequent opportunities,
also a distinct return of the troops lately assembled under his
command at Boston, including all detachments made. Sends list
of promotions. P.S. — Recommends to his consideration whether
he should not be provided with more shoes, shirts, stockings, &c,
which the troops might wish to purchase. In that case he is to
make use of Mr. Coffin or indicate such other mode of supplying
them as he shall think most expedient, sending the minutest
details of everything requisite.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 187. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gen. Gage.
1775, July 28. War Office.— The King has agreed to the
whole list of promotions recommended. " Troops who have
acted with that valor, which was exerted so much to the honor
of the British name on the 17th of last month, deserve every-
thing that can be done for them." If through accident any
person recommended to an ensigncy should have been under
sixteen years of age, the King must be informed of it that the
commission may be recalled. Sir Charles Thompson having
voluntarily resigned the 15th regiment, the King has been pleased
to bestow the command on Col. Bigot, whose gallant services in
the late action have well deserved this mark of favour. P.S. — The
King not intending that Major Bruce shall succeed Brigadier
Pigot as lieut.-col. of the 38th, a proper major is to be recom-
mended for that commission.
Copy. Vol, 6. No. 188. 2 pages.
Treasury Minutes.
1775, June 13 to 28 July. — Touching supplies to the army in
America.
Copy. Vol, 4. No. 4. 13 pages.
Enclosed by John Bobinson to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 14 September
1775.
Earl of Dartmouth to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Howe.
1775, August 2. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 2. No. 1. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies
130, fo. 427 ; copy 431, fo. 70 ; copy in Lord Dartmouth's
Collection, see Fourteenth Report, Appendix X., p. 344.
Enclosure : —
1775, August 2. St. James's. — Royal commission to Maj.-
Gen. Howe as commandcr-in-cldcf of the forces employed
within the colonies lying upon the Atlantic Ocean.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 2. 3 pages.
Also in Lord Dartmouth's Collection.
Lord Barrington to the Hon. Lt.-Gen. Monckton or Officer
commanding the 17th Foot.
1775, August 28. War Office. — To prevent any volunteers
embarking with his regiment in expectation of receiving com-
missions at Boston.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 202. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gen. Gage, 30 October.
Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gen. Gage.
1775, August 31. War Office. — Directions for drafts from
regiments which are ordered home. The remaining battalions
under his command to be augmented and two additional companies
to be added to each regiment. Sends a copy of the establishment
and of his circular letter. One of the additional companies is to
remain to recruit for the regiment in Ireland, the other in Great
Britain. Regiments now under orders to embark from Ireland
for N. America to be augmented. The 60th regiment for the
West Indies and the 6th, proposed for N. America, also to be
augmented. And the 42nd, or Royal Highland Regiment, the
Queen's Regiment of Light Dragoons, Burgoyne's, to be
augmented and sent in the spring.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 189. 4 pages.
Enclosures : —
Establishment of a regiment of foot from 25 August.
Duplicate. Vol. 6. No. 190. 1 page.
1775. A ugiist 26. Whitehall.— ■Circular from Lord Barrington
to the colonels oj the augmented regiments. Particulars to be
observed in the augmentation, recruiting, <aV.
Signed copy. Vol. 6. No. 191. 3 pages.
Lord Dartmouth to the Gov. of Mass. Bay [Gen. Gage] .
1775, September 5. Whitehall. — Circular. No ships of war to
be employed in conveying dispatches.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 4. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 279,
fo. 261 ; 397, fo. 91 ; British Museum, Additional MSS. 21697,
fo. 104.
Earl of Dartmouth to Maj.-Gen. William Howe.
1775, September 5. Whitehall. — Separate. Question of
evacuating Boston before winter and removing to New York or
elsewhere.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 3. 5 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 130,
fo. 473 ; copy 431, fo. 72.
Earl of Dartmouth to Maj.-Gen. William Howe.
1775, September 5. Whitehall. — Secret. That their confident
hope of having a large army in America in the spring rests on the
ground of an assurance from the Empress of Russia that she
would give any number of infantry that might be wanted,
and that a requisition has thereupon been made for twenty
thousand men.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 25. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 130,
fo. 481 copy 431, fo. 75.
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Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gen. Gage or Officer commanding
in chief his Majesty's Forces, North America.
1775, September 6. War Office. — Acknowledges letters, papers
and returns. A proper quantity of flocks for the bedding of the
forces shall be provided and sent with all possible expedition.
The mode of remitting the officers' subsistence shall be taken into
consideration. In consequence of a recommendation from Gen.
Keppel, Lt. Smelt had been notified for the adjutancy to the 14th
before his Excellency's recommendation of St. Laurie was received.
All the other promotions recommended have been confirmed. No
officer should be allowed to sell who did not purchase his com-
mission unless in very particular cases. Transmits list of pro-
motions made and of six additional hospital mates who are to
embark with the forces now under orders for America. P.S. —
Cannot alter the dates in commissions for the 52nd regiment.
Asks minute details of everything requisite for the forces.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 192. 2 pages.
John Pownall to the Gov. of Mass. Bay [Gage].
1775, September 6. Whitehall. — Circular. Transmitting the
proclamation for suppressing rebellion and sedition.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 5. 1 page.
Also in the .Public Becord Office, America and W. Indies 279,
fo. 265 ; and 397, fo. 93.
John Pownall to Maj.-Gen. William Howe.
1775, September 8. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 6. 3 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 130,
fo. 485 ; 431, fo. 77. *
Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gen. Gage.
1775, September 9. War Office. — Tents, officers' baggage and
camp necessaries for the 26th regiment being shipped for Boston
are to be forwarded to Canada by the first opportunity.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 193. 1 page.
John Robinson to Maj.-Gen. William Howe.
1775, September 9. Whitehall Treasury Chambers. — " Sir,
As it is apprehended that General Gage may have left Boston on
a leave of absence to return to England before this can arrive in
America, I am directed by the Lords Commissioners of his
Majesty's Treasury to acquaint you it having been represented to
them that Colonel James Robertson, Barrack Master General, had
applied to Messieurs John and George Erving, merchants, at
Boston, for the providing and importing into Boston sundry
articles in the schedule herein inclosed marked Letter A, for the
service and use of the Army, and that Messieurs Ervings had
directed their correspondents here to execute such commission
which they had endeavored to do but could not ; their Lordships,
altho' no information hereon had been sent to them, thought it
right to direct due enquiry to be made into this business ; and
upon such inquiry their Lordships have judged it expedient to
order such stores to be provided: I am therefore directed to
acquaint you that several of the stores mentioned in the Schedule
A are now shipped according to an invoice marked Letter B, on
board the ship " Friendship," James Holmes, master, under sailing
orders to go to Spithead, and from thence to come under convoy
of one of his Majesty's ships of war consigned to the order of the
officer commanding his Majesty's forces at Boston or elsewhere,
as he shall direct her to proceed, and as will appear by the
Charter Party, a copy of which shall be sent by the ship. You
will observe by my former dispatches to General Gage of the 30th
June and 26th of July last, and by the remarks on the Schedule
A, that the articles of coals and oats had been before provided by
the Board.
"Their Lordships having since taken into consideration what
may be further wanted for the Army, have ordered thirty watch
coats to be sent out for the use of each battalion, which will come
by the same ship, and have also ordered the several articles in the
paper marked Letter C to be provided with all possible expedition.
This last order is not so forward as to enable me to inform you
more particularly than I have endeavored to do by the remarks
on the Paper C, but I hope soon to do it.
" In General Gage's dispatch of the 8th of July he transmits
his account of warrants for the quarter commencing the first day
of April, and ending the 30th of June, amounting to £31,121
0*. 2J<7., and in his letter of the 22nd advises of his requisition
to the agent for the contractors for remitting money for the pay,
&G. of the troops in America for £20,000 for the extraordinary
expenses of the army in the ensuing quarter, but mentions
nothing else. Their Lordships hope, however, that by the steps
they have taken the wants of the army will in some measure be
supplied, and that many conveniences and comforts will be
provided for the troops ; and they direct me to repeat to you
what has been before said in my several dispatches, to which I
beg leave to refer you, that you will give the earliest notice to
this Board of the requisitions you may find it proper to make
for any supplies whether of money, provisions, forage, or any
other necessary whatever ; it being their Lordships' earnest wish
to give every aid in their power towards carrying on the service.
"It was yesterday represented to their Lordships by Lord
Barrington, enclosing to me a letter from General Gage of the
26th of July, that the officers suffer an inconvenience arising
from the present difficulties in obtaining cash for their bills on
the respective agents of the regiments here. This mode was
established for the conveniency as well as for the advantage of
the officers ; but on the representation made by General Gage,
by his letter of the 19th May last, of the difficulty he met with
in raising cash for his bills, it was foreseen here that the
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inconvenience now complained of must arise to the officers serving
in America. Their Lordships therefore ordered me then to endeavor
to obviate it ; I tried to do so, but the officers' subsistence having
a little before been issued to the agents here, it could not be
remedied at that time. Directions were, however, given that
this inconvenience should be provided against in future ; and I
have the pleasure to acquaint }tou that in the last issue on the
25th of August care has been taken at the Pay Office to issue to
the contractors for remitting money to America the sum of £450
per regiment for the pay of the officers serving in America, to be
issued by them in specie to the deputy paymaster at Boston to
answer their demands, and which sum it is alleged is sufficient
for this purpose ; the remaining sum of about £250 per regiment
being paid to the agents here to enable them to pay the officers
of each regiment who may be absent on the recruiting service or
otherwise. This inconveniency therefore it is hoped will be
remedied on the arrival of the specie which has been lately sent
out (of which advise was given to General Gage by my dispatch
of the 7th of July last) and by the directions which have been
given herein.
"To pursue the mode laid down in that dispatch and to keep you
amply supplied with cash for the extraordinary services of the
army under the present difficulties and disadvantages in
procuring cash for bills, their Lordships have issued to the
contractors the sum of £20,000 on the last requisition made the
22nd of July by General Gage, and have directed them to send it
out in specie by the first ship of war that will be ready after it can
be so provided. This sum, with the £20,000 you will have
received by this time by the ' Raven,' and the £30,000 that is on
board the ' Cerberus ' on account of the extraordinaries, besides the
sums sent in specie on account of the subsistence, will, it is hoped,
be an ample supply ; and I have their Lordships' orders to desire
that during the time these disadvantages in exchange subsist 37ou
will avoid as much as possible drawing bills for the money that
may be wanted for the extraordinary service of the army, out in
lieu thereof that you will from time to time make requisitions to
their lordships for the money which you apprehend will be
necessary and wanted for this service for each ensuing quarter,
so that my lords may have timely notice to issue the same, and
order the contractors to send it out in specie. Directions have
likewise been given to the contractors to take due care to keep
the Deputy Paymaster supplied with sufficient specie for the pay-
ment of the subsistence to the officers and private men ; so that,
upon the whole, it is hoped there will be no deficiency. I have
the honor," &c.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 6. 4 pages.
Enclosures : —
A. — Account oj the several goods and stores which were
desired to be sent out by Col. Robertson. Includes 5,000
pairs blankets.
B. — Invoice oj sundries ordered to he shipped per the
"Friendship" Capt. James Holmes, for the forces in America.
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C. — Account oj stores and other necessaries ordered to be sent
out to Boston. Bet/ins: — Flock beds ordered by the War
Office .... Coeds, 3,000 chaldrons, &c.
Vol. 4. Nob, 7, 8, 9. 2 pages each.
Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gen. Gage.
1775, September 12. War Office.— Capt. David Skene of the
28th being permitted to retire, asks the name of the eldest
lieutenant willing to purchase at the regulated price.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 194. 1 page.
John Robinson to Maj.-Gen. Howe.
1775, September 14. Whitehall Treasury Chambers. — As it is
necessary he should be made acquainted with every step taken by
the Treasury in respect to supplying the army in America with
money, provisions, forage and fuel, transmits for his information
copies of all the minutes and resolutions of the Board thereon.
Recommends obtaining coal from Louisburg.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 5. 2 pages.
Enclosing Treasury minutes, 13 June to 28 July 1775.
Earl of Dartmouth to Maj.-Gen. Howe.
1775, September 15. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 7. 2 pages.
Enclosing extracts of two letters from Gov. Martin to Lord
Dartmouth, 30 June and 6 July.
Draft and copy in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 130, fo. 491 ; 431, fo. 78.
Stores.
1775, September 16. Liverpool. — Certificate that Thomas
Birch has laden so many chaldrons of coals, Winchester measure,
on board four ships for Boston. Marked B. Sworn before the
collector of customs.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 3. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 22 September.
Stores.
1775, September 19. London. — Invoice of sundries shipped on
the "Friendship," Capt. Holmes, for the use of the forces.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 13. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 16 October.
Earl of Dartmouth to Maj.-Gen. Howe.
1775, September 22. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 12. 1 page.
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Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 130,
fo. 529 ; copy 431, fo. 79 ; extracts in Admiralty, Secretary, In
Letters, 484 and 4,132.
Enclosures : —
Earl of Rochford to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
1775, September 21. St James's. — Touching the regiments
embarking at Corke, &c.
Copy, Vol. 2. Xo. 10. $ pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Adm. Sec. I.L. 4130.
Earl of Dartmouth to the Lords of the Admiralty.
1775, September 22. Whitehall.— Store ships.
Copy, Vol. 2. No. 11. 2 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, Adm. Sec. I.L. 4130.
Home Office, Admiralty 167.
1775, September 23. London. — Invoice or list from Mure,
Son and Atkinson ^23 ships and their cargoes.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 10* 2 pages.
Another copy, rol. 4, Xo. 1, is enclosed in the following letter
from Mr. Robinson.
Also in the Public Record Office, Adm. Sec. I.L. 484 and
4130.
John Robinson to Maj.-Gen. Howe.
1775, September 22. Treasury Chambers. — His former letter
advised of the orders given for shipping provisions and stores.
Sends now (a) a list of the ships taken up for the purpose. The
" Thames," David Laird, master, is already laden and will fall
down the river in a day or two. An account of her cargo is in
the list and Messrs. Mure, Son and Atkinson, the merchants
employed to ship the stores, will send the bill of lading by that
ship. Mr. Anthony Bacon's agent has advised of the shipping
at Liverpool of 487J chaldrons of coal as per the enclosed
certificate, (b) as part of the order for 3,000 chaldrons.
Expects every day to hear of the remainder being shipped.
Copy. Vol. 4. Xo. 2. 2 pages.
Enclosing — a. Invoice of ships and cargoes, 23 Sept.
b. Certificate of cargoes of coal, see 16 Sept.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Adm. Sec. I.L. 484.
Philip Stephens, Secretary of the Admiralty.
1775, September 22. Admiralty Office. — Private signals to be
observed by the ships and vessels under the command of the
admiral commanding in chief in North America.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 12. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 1 October.
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John Pownall to Maj.-Gen. William Howe.
1775, September 25. Whitehall. — Touching the enclosed
extract. Refers to Lord Rochford's letter of the 21st.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 13. 2 pages.
Enclosing Gov. Campbell to Lord Dartmouth, 19 July 1775.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 130,
fo. 533 ; 431, fo. 81 ; British Museum, Additional MSS. 21697,
fo. 116.
John Robinson to Maj.-Gen. William Howe.
1775, September 25. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — He will
receive this letter by the storeship " Friendship," Mr. Holmes,
who has orders to deliver his cargo and await orders. Sends
inclosed an invoice of the lading to be disposed of as thought
proper for the comfort and use of the army. The oznaburgs and
thread are to supply the sheets which have not been made here
for the bedding, the remainder of which will be sent by the first
ship after it can be got completed. The hatchets on board are
shipped by Mr. Harley, the contractor, for Quebec. If desired
Mr. Holmes may be taken into the transport service. P.S. — Mr.
Trotter, the contractor with the War Office for the beds, has not
sent an account of the bedding shipped on the " Friendship/' It
will be sent by the first opportunity.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 15. 2 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Adm. Sec. I.L. 484.
Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gen. Gage or Officer commanding
in chief his Majesty's forces, North America.
1775, September 26. War Office. — Sends list of officers of the
52nd with dates of their commissions. Regulations for hospitals.
To employ extra mates. Concerning promotions.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 195. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
Instructions jor the direction of the hospital established Jor
the forces.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 196. 2 pages.
Stores.
1775, September 26. — Invoice of bedding per the "Friendship,"
Capt. Holmes, for Boston. Consigned to the commander-in-chief.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 16. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 1 October.
Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gen. Gage or Officer commanding
in chief his Majesty's forces, North America.
1775, September 29. War Office. — Captains Smith, of the 5th,
Disney, of the 44th, and Browne, of the 52nd, to be paid as
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majors of brigade. Dr. Veale to be physician to the hospital.
Mr. Michael Croker to be apothecary. Promotion of ensigns.
Sends invoice of bedding p. the " Friendship."
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 197. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gen. Gage or Officer commanding
in chief his Majesty's forces, North America.
1775, September 30. War Office. — Question of Capt. Vatas of
the 10th regiment retiring or selling out.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 198. 1 page.
John Robinson to [Maj.-Gen. William Howe].
1775, October 1. Treasury Chambers. — " In a former letter to
you I acquainted you that the Lords of his Majesty's Treasury
had, in pursuance of General Gage's requisition, issued the sum
of twenty thousand pounds, and directed the remitters to send it
by the first ship of war that should sail to America. That sum
has now been put on board the 'Centurion,' Capt. Brathwaite,
and I hope it will arrive safe. General Gage, by a subsequent
requisition, has desired that the remitters' agent might provide
a further sum of forty thousand pounds, and has transmitted to
the Board notice of this requisition. In consequence of which
and of the several bills which have been drawn, the remitters
have applied for a further imprest, and their Lordships have
accordingly issued to them fifty thousand pounds. From these
large issues, and the sums before sent out in specie, there
remain no doubt but that you must have a very ample supply in
your military chest for the extraordinary and contingent service
of the army, which their Lordships have had anxiously in view
since they were informed of the difficulties that attended the
getting specie for bills. The representations which General
Gage made of the impossibility to obtain money for bills and
the distresses which it has been reported the army was put to
from such difficulty are however not a little irreconcileable with
the having actually obtained these sums ; and I am directed to
observe to you that it is a matter of some surprize how Mr.
Apthorpe, the agent to the remitters at Boston, who also appears
to be deputy paymaster, should have since been able to procure
at one time upwards of thirty-five thousand pounds in specie for
bills, and on this late occasion, the further sum of forty
thousand pounds in two or three days, and after he, also, had
represented the impracticability of obtaining money for bills,
and the necessity of sending out specie, for it is very striking
that in two days after General Gage's requisition to him, he
as deputy paymaster should transmit receipts for the forty
thousand pounds as money actually paid into the military chest
in that period. From this mode of going on, both in drawing
bills and sending out the money in specie a double remittance
would be made. The contractors therefore will not send out this
last issue of fifty thousand pounds, but keep it here for the
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purpose of discharging the bills so drawn upon them. Their
Lordships have been informed that the difference in exchange in
receiving specie in America for bills drawn upon England had
been for some time 15 per cent, to the disadvantage of Govern-
ment, but that upon a bill of seven thousand pounds drawn in
favor of Mr. Apthorpe's house in London and some other bills of
the last sett which were drawn from Boston, it has suddenly
risen to 23 per cent., a loss which I am to remark falls most
heavy upon Government, as, for the purpose of exchange alone,
near one fourth part of their supplies are swallowed up. These
circumstances, together with the great disadvantage which at
present subsists in the exchange, induce their Lordships to direct
me to desire your attention to the present mode of drawing bills
for the extraordinary and contingent services of the army, and to
repeat the request that during the time the exchange shall remain
so high, you will not permit bills to be drawn upon them for these
services except upon the most pressing occasions and in cases of
necessity, but that you will pursue the method of requisition
immediately to their Lordships for such supplies of money as well
as every other necessary which you may want in the manner
desired by my former dispatches, and give their Lordships notice
thereof in due time that you may be amply supplied by their issues
to the remitters to be paid by them into the military chest. I have
lately from time to time advised you of the several ships that
have been sent out with stores for the use of the army, and I now
send you a copy of a letter from Messrs. Mure, Son and Atkinson
to me with a duplicate of their letter and inclosures, and also a
copy of the invoice of bedding shipped by Mr. Trotter by order
of the War Office on board the 'Friendship,' James Holmes,
master, of which I before advised yon, with a copy of his charter
party, two bills of lading, and a correct copy of the invoice of
goods shipped by Mr. Harley marked Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4. The
other store ships will be coming out to you every two or three
days, and I have already wrote the letters and given the private
signals (of which I send you copies inclosed in the papers marked
No. 5, 6 and 7) to the several ships in the paper marked No. 8. I
shall do the same to the other ships as they come out, and Messrs.
Mure, Son and Atkinson will advise you of their cargo &c. by
each ship.
"The ' Thames,' David Laird, master (who is also a lieutenant in
the navy), I am informed is a ship of some force, pierced for guns,
well found and capable of being fitted out as an armed vessel for
any purposes. Mr. Laird is also well known to many gentlemen
in the navy, and particularly to Sir George Pococke, under whom
he served at the Havanna. We were not apprized before he sailed
that that ship could have been taken into the service as she was
destined for the West Indies, but Messrs. Mure, Son and
Atkinson have to-day offered her if Government should want her, as
an armed vessel, and from the best accounts I can get she may
probably be made useful to the service, and cannot have a more
active and better officer to command her. I have apprized
Admiral Shuldham of this and submitted it to his consideration.
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The ' Thames' has sailed without any such orders, but they will he
sent after her by the first store ship that shall sail."
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 14. 4 pages.
Extract in the Public Kecord Office, Adm. Sec. I.L. 484.
Enclosures : —
Letter from Mr. Robinson to the commanders of the store-
ships to open their sealed directions when 100 leagues off
Cape Clear.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 10. 2 pages.
List of ships with names of their masters to whom private
signals have been given, 1 October 1775.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 14*. 1 page.
Letter Jrom Mr. Robinson to the commanders oj the ships
respecting use of the following signals.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 11. 1 page.
Signals to be observed. From the Admiralty. See 22 Sept,
Invoice of Sundries shipped &c. See 19 September.
Invoice of bedding. See 26 September.
Vice-Admiral Samuel Graves to Lt. Henry Mowat.
1775, October 6. " Preston." — Orders for an expedition along
the eastern coasts of New England.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 71. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lieut. Mowat to Sir H. Clinton, 25 April 1779.
Vice-Admiral Samuel Graves. General Orders.
1775, October 6. " Preston," Boston. — To the respective
captains and commanders of his Majesty's ships and vessels in
North America. Not to interfere with Lieut. Mowat in his com-
mand of the expedition.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 70. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lieut. Mowat to Sir H. Clinton, 25 April 1779.
Stores.
1775, October 6. Headquarters, Boston. — Return, signed
William Sherriff, D.Q.M.G., of the number of tents and marquees
issued to the various corps named and to be charged to their
respective agents. Total, 9 field officers' tents ; 76 captains' or
subalterns'.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 29. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to General Howe, May 1776.
Copy in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
signed Wm. Shirr eff.
Maj.-Gen. William Howe to Captain Mackenzie.
1775, October 12. Boston. — To make a stoppage of 1*. in the
£ from the full pay of all commissioned officers in the
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provincial corps raised or to bo raised, in consideration of which
no contingent charges on that account are to be produced.
Copy, Vol. 31. No. 51. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Lt.-Col. Roy.
1775, October 14. War Office. — That he is appointed superin-
tendent of the stores and necessaries for the forces in North
America, and is to follow all directions he may receive from the
Secretaries of State, the Treasury, the Admiralty and this office.
Is to be allowed 40*. per day.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 200. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 28 October
1775.
Bermuda.
1775, October 14. — List of iron ordnance and stores delivered
to the Hon. J. Tollemache of H.M.S. "Scorpion," and shipped
per the transport " Palliser," W. Waters, master. Certified by J.
Lewis, Clerk of the Council. On the back is a note by Lieutenant
Colonel Martin testifying that the ordnance was sent to Boston,
see 29 June 1782.
Copy. Vol. 53. Xo. 10. 2 pages.
Ea.rl of Dartmouth to Maj.-Gen. William Howe.
1775, October 22. Whitehall.— Expedition to the southern
provinces.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.2. Xo. 15. 10 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 130,
fo. 539; 289, fos. 431-442; 431, fo. 83. Printed in Force's
American Archives.
Earl of Dartmouth to Maj.-Gbn. William Howe.
1775, October 27. Whitehall. — Return of commissioned and
non-commissioned officers. Sends the King's Speech. The pros-
pect of troops from Russia doubtful.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 16. 4 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 130,
fo. 555 ; 431, fo. 91. Printed in the American Archives of Peter
Force.
Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. William Howe.
1775, October 28. Cavendish Square. — That the King has
appointed Lt.-Col. Roy to superintend all matters relative to pro-
viding and shipping such stores and necessaries as shall be sent
hence for the use of the forces in North x\merica. Submits
expediency of sending Lt. Bailev or some other person to act
under CoL Roy.
Implicate signed letter. Vol.6. No. 199. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lord Barrington to Lt.-Col. Roy, 14 October.
3580 B
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Earl of Dartmouth to the Governor of St. John [Patterson] .
1775, October 28. Whitehall. — Circular. Sending the King's
Speech.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 18. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 279,
fo. 291 ; 397, fo. 94 ; British Museum, Additional MSS. 21697,
fo. 124.
Proclamations.
1775, October 28. Boston. — Manuscript copies of three pro-
clamations issued by Maj.-Gen. Howe.
Vol. 2. Nos. 152, 156 and 157. 1 page each.
These and the following are printed in Force's American
Archives.
An association proposed to the loyal citizens of Boston agree-
able to the proclamation of Gen. Howe the 28th October to
promote the peace and security of the town.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 136. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gen. Gage or Officer commanding
in chief H.M. Forces in North America at Boston.
1775, October 30. War Office. — To send over one commissioned
officer from each of the regiments under his command for the
purpose of conducting recruits. No volunteers to be allowed to
embark. Sends list of promotions.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 201. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gov. Monckton, 28 August.
Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gen. Gage.
1775, October 30. War Office.— As the friends of Lt. Gordon
cannot assist him in the difference between the lieutenancy and
Capt. Crawford's company, asks the name of the eldest lieutenant
willing to purchase. (52nd regiment.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 203. 1 page.
Proclamation.
1775, November 1. Boston. — Respecting vessels in Boston
harbour.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 137. 2 pages.
Earl of Dartmouth. Circular.
1775, November 8. Whitehall. — Addressed to the Governors
of Massachusetts and other provinces in N. America.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 19. 2 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 279,
fo. 295 ; 397, fo. 95.
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Lord George Germain to Maj.-Gen. William Howe.
1775, November 8. Whitehall. — On the expedition to the
southern provinces.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 20. 3 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office (as Dartmouth to Howe),
America and W. Indies 130, fo. 561 ; 431, fo. 94. Printed in
Force's American Archives.
Enclosures : —
Earl of Dartmouth to Gov. Lord Wm. Campbell.
1775, November 7. Whitehall. — Same subject.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 21. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
229, fo. 437 ; copy 435, fo. 189.
Earl of Dartmouth to Gov. Josiah Martin.
1775, November 7. Whitehall. — Same subject.
Copy. Vol. 2. Xo. 22. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
222, fo. 341 ; copy 434, Jo. 188.
1775, November 8. — Triplicate of Germain's letter above.
Vol. 2. No. 17.
Lord George Germain to the Commander-in-chief in
North America [Howe],
1775, November 10. Whitehall. — Circular, announcing his
appointment as Secretary of State.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 23. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
279, fo. 299 ; 397, to. 98 ; British Museum, Additional MBS.
21697, fo. 126.
Lord ] Harrington to Ma.t.-Gen. Howe, or Officer commanding
His Majesty's Forces in North America, at Boston.
1775, November 14. War Office.— The 15th and 37th regi-
ments intended for service in the spring have received orders to
embark on the 1st of next month, together with the 53rd, 54th,
and 57th regiments. They embark agreeable to their old
numbers, viz. 477. The three last-mentioned corps, as soon as
they come on the British establishment, are to be augmented to
the same numbers as the regiments now under his command,
viz. each battalion to 811 men. The 28th and 7 companies of
the 46th regiments, having been prevented by stress of weather
from pursuing their vo}rage, are to wait until they can proceed
with the regiments from Corke. The " Argo " transport, with
the remaining three companies of the 46th, has not been heard
of since the 20th of October, when she parted from the other
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transports in a storm. A hospital staff attends these 7 regiments.
The appointment of all the mates as well in the medical as
chirurgical department, is left generally to the Hospital Board.
Has not received a return of the distribution of the officers'
tents sent the beginning of March last.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. ATo. 204. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Maj.-Gen. William Howe.
1775, November 18. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 24. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 130,
fo. 633 ; copy 431, fo. 95 ; copy in Sackville MSS. Printed in
Force's American Archives.
Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Erle or Officer commanding
the 28th Eegiment of Foot at Haverfordwest.
1775, November 25. War Office. — To reduce supernumerary
sergeants and drummers added by mistake to that part of the 28th
Eegiment under his command, as it is the King's intention that
the regiment should embark for North America on their old num-
bers. Officers to remain behind to conduct recruits.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 206. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 9 Dec. 1775.
Lord George Germain to Maj.-Gen. Sir Henry Clinton or
the Officer appointed to command an expedition to the
Southern Colonies.
1775, December 6. Whitehall. — Directions.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 30. 12 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Maj.-Gen. Howe, 5 Jan. 1776.
Draft in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 130,
fo. 759 ; copy 431, fo. 97a ; copy in Sackville MSS.
Maryland Loyalists.
1775, December 8. — Copy of the Association entered into in
the year 1775. To support and defend his Majesty's person, his
crown and dignity against all enemies and to encleavour to put
an end to the present rebellion. The resolution deposited in the
hands of Hugh Kelly and James Fleming of Frederick County.
Copy of Instructions to the nominated officers of the Maryland
Eoyal Eetaliators with copy of the oaths to be administered : —
No. 1 to Menonites, German Baptists and Quakers; No. 2 for
aged and infirm people ; No. 3 for distinguished non -jurist
loyalists who will voluntarily serve; No. 4 for those having
previously taken oath of allegiance to the States.
At the end is copy of Brig.-Gen. James Hamilton's certificate
to the loyalty of Hugh Kelly, dated 6 Dec. 1781. These papers are
annexed to the case of Hugh Kelly and James Fleming, 1782.
Copy. Vol. 25. Nos. 141 and 142. 1 page and 2 pages
respectively.
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Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Howe.
1775, December 9. War Office. — General Gage's representa-
tion of the badness of the tents sent out last year is transmitted
to the Board of Ordnance. Reduction of supernumerary Ser-
jeants and drummers. The 33rd, under Earl Cornwallis, is to
embark for America instead of the 53rd, together with about 90
recruits. Earl Cornwallis to act as major-general in America,
with one aid -de-camp and Cols. Gabbett and Vaughan as
brigadiers.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 205. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Erie, 25 November.
[Maj.-Gen. Howe] to the Officer commanding at Halifax.
1775, December 11. Boston. — Instructions to take command
of the forces in Nova Scotia ; to communicate with Gov. Legge
and Com°. Arbuthnot ; defence of dockyard ; works on Citadel
Hill ; conduct towards the enemy, &c, &c. (see the letter for
Brig.-Gen. Massey, 19 December).
Copy. Vol. 47. No. 211. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Howe.
1775, December 13. War Office. — Appointment of Colonels
Pigot and Grant to different regiments, and the promotion of
Maj. Grant of the 40th as lieutenant-colonel.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 207. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Fraser.
1775, December 16. War Office. — Extract of letter of service
for raising the 71st regiment.
Extract. 2 copies. Vol. 26. No. 195°; 33 No. 212*.
1 page.
Enclosed by Townshend to Sir G. Carleton, 10 May 1782.
Sir William Howe to Captain Spry.
1775, December 17. Boston. — "No man feels more sensibly
for the honour of a soldier than myself, and I am distressed to
think that an officer of your rank and long services should imagine
himself injured by any neglect whatever. I found Captain
Montressor Chief Engineer in this Department and you in Nova
Scotia, his conduct hitherto has merited my utmost approbation,
and I never can entertain a thought of supersceding him in his
appointment without some very sufficient cause, besides the
service in Nova Scotia is of the last importance, and no place
requires more the presence of an experienced officer."
Extract. Vol. 30. No. 29. Ijolios.
Enclosed by Sir G. Carleton to Gen. Conway, 11 Sept. 1782.
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Maj.-Gen. Howe to Geo. James Williams, Esq., Deputy
Paymaster General, Nova Scotia.
1775, December 18. Boston. — To supply Brig. -Gen. Massey
with such sums as he may demand to defray services incurred
under his command in Nova Scotia.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 160. 1 page*
Gen. Washington to Maj.-Gen. Howe.
1775, December 18. Cambridge. — Complaining of the treat-
ment of Col. Allen and threatening retaliation on Brigadier
Prescott. Followed by Howe's answer dated 20th. (Both printed
in Sparks's Washington III. 201-3, and in Force's American
Archives.)
Two copies. Vol. 1, No, 1 ; 3, No. 1. 2 pane* each.
Maj.-Gen. William Howe to Brig.-Gen. Massey.
1775, December 19. Boston. — Extracts. His appointment
as brigadier-general.
" The troops you found in Nova Scotia with the 27th regiment
will remain under your command until further orders from me.
" I am well assured you will not omit communicating with the
governor and the commodore of his Majesty's ships when there
may be any matter in agitation wherein they are particularly
concerned.
"The defence of the dockyard must be your first object, in
which you will no doubt receive material assistance from the
ships of war.
"Your next attention in course will be directed to the town of
Halifax, wherein I apprehend that fortifying the Citadel Hill is
absolutely necessary, from whence you will draw a collateral
defence to the dockyard. I could also recommend an entrench-
ment with block-houses at the isthmus leading to the town,
placing abbatis in front, and as it may be proper to have block-
houses in other situations in the spring, I would advise there
being prepared in the winter in order for fixing them when the
seasons permit.
"Respecting your gaining intelligence of the rebel movements
on your side of the Bay of Fundy, I should recommend your
taking proper persons into pay for that purpose, rather than by
the mode you propose, of having a number of parties upon the
road, which would be attended with inconvenience at this season.
But I desire to be understood that intention is not to prevent
your sending parties for intelligence, or to attack or harass an
enemy in their approach to the town, and I beg leave to mention
Lieut. -Col. Goreham, who will be of great utility to you from
his knowledge of the country in every respect.
"His Excellency Governor Legge, having undertaken to treat
with and secure the attachment and assistance of the Mickmack
and St. John's River Indians for the defence of the province
when called upon, you will, if he should request it, order a small
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quantity of powder and lead to be delivered for their winter
hunting, and promise such presents as may be judged needfull,
to be sent from thence in the spring, to bind them to their
engagement, but you will not otherwise interfere with his
excellency in the management of this service than in such
manner as he may require.
"You will appoint such assistants and overseers as may be
deemed necessary to attend the Engineers' Department.
"I beg the strictest attention may be given to the discipline of
the young corps, allowing a sufficient quantity of ammunition for
the men to tire at marks.
" Herewith enclosed you will receive copies of instructions that
have been given to Lieut.-Col. Goreham, which you will be pleased
to observe where there is nothing contrary to mine of this date.
"In consequence of your recommendation I have appointed Mr.
Studholme to be your major of brigade with the usual pay, and
you will appoint whom you judge lit your secretary at one dollar
per day, during your command in Nova Scotia.
" Having perused your Surveyor General's report of the three
forts of Annapolis, Cumberland and Edward I should wish they
were prepared to a certain degree as soon as it can be done, by
stockading and having "their parapets and ditches cleared.
' ' The barracks also to be made fit for the proportion of men
necessary for their defence, which I suppose may be for xVnnapolis
about one hundred, Cumberland one hundred, and Edward thirty
or forty, as you think proper, and if two or three large guns could
be transported to ye two large forts, any attempts the rebels could
make upon them in that situation would I trust prove fruitless.
" In these repairs you will be pleased to consult Captain Spry,
taking care that no unnecessary expense be incurred in this
business ; but having no knowledge of their situation and conse-
quence I desire to leave to your discretion every expedient for
the possession and defence of them.
"You will be pleased to observe that the troops in Newfoundland
are under the command and direction of the Governor of ye
Island for the time being.
"In answer to particular parts of your letters I am to acquaint
you that the women belonging to the troops under your command
may be victualled, giving two women the allowance of one man,
but this is not to be allowed unless from an absolute necessity.
"You are pleased to say you have stopped working at the lines
upon the Citadel Hill on a supposition that the plan was too
expensive to which I cannot make any answer, having received no
estimate from Captain Spry, notwithstanding my orders sent to
him for that purpose, but from the idea I have of the necessity for
a work in that situation for the defence of the town and dock yard
as before mentioned, I should wish you to proceed upon it with all
dispatch, by block houses having curtains between them well
pallisaded, or a strong stockade by way of curtain may answer
perhaps as well. The block houses to have cannon and to con-
tain fifty men in each of them."
Extracts. Vol. 47. No. 212. 5 payes.
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Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Howe.
1775, December 20. War Office. — His Majesty having con-
sented to a proposal made by Maj.-Gen. Fraser for raising a
regiment of foot of two battalions, and Gen. Fraser having named
Capt. Duncan McPherson of the 63rd, Lieut. Boyd Porterfield of
the 22nd, and Lieut. Sir James Baird of the 17th for com-
missions in his regiment, the said officers are to be allowed to
return to Great Britain to assist in raising their proportion of
recruits.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 208. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Howe.
1775, December 21. War Office. — Clothing shipped for various
regiments.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 209. 1 pcuje.
Lord George Germain to Maj.-Gen. Howe.
1775, December 23. Whitehall. — Sending the Prohibitory
Act.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. Xo. 20. 2 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 279,
fo. 389 ; 397, fo. 99. Printed in Force's American Archives.
Lord George Germain to Maj.-Gen. William Howe.
1775, December 27. Whitehall. — Sends the enclosed. To
receive and dispose of the prisoners as he thinks proper.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 28. 1 page.
Draft in Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 130,
fo. 637 ; copy 431, fo. 107 ; copy in Sackville MSS.
Enclosure : —
Lord George Germain to Lords of the Admiralty.
1775, December 27. Whitehall. — Sends list of the names of
thirty-four persons taken in arms against the King near
Montreal on the 25t1i of September last and sent from
Quebec, now in Pendennis Castle. It is the King's pleasure
that these prisoners are to be sent to Boston on board the
"Solebay" and orders have been given to the officer at
Pcndennis Castle to put them in custody of Mr. James
Cleverly, who will deliver them to the Commander of the
"Solebay" or any other shij) appointed to go to Falmouth to
receive them. Sends letter jor General Howe signifying
his Majesty* $ pleasure respeetin<i them.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 27. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Adm. See. LL. 4130;
draft in Home Office, Admiralty 167.
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Fort Gage, Illinois.
1775, December si- — Crown account at Fort Gage. Capt. Hugh
Lord Dr. to Mr. Thomas Bentley £208 18s. 5£<$.
Copy, Vol. 4. No, 59. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Gen. Howe, 11 Nov. 1770.
New York.
1775, December. — List of books removed from the Secretary's
Office, New York, in the month of December, by order of Gov.
Tryon, on board the " Dutchess of Gordon " then lying in the
harbour. Consisting of grants of land, records of charters,
minutes of council, &c. At the foot is a note that they were
returned into the Secretary's Office in November 1781, except
the records of Indian cessions, which had been lost.
Vol. 42. No. 304. 1 page.
Commissions.
1776, January 1. — List of commissions giving higher rank to
the general officers serving in America.
Copy. Vol, 2. No, 39°. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, 28 March 1776.
Lord George Germain to Gen. William Howe.
1776, January 5. Whitehall. — A long letter on the means of
augmenting his forces, questions of waggons, horses, provisions,
&c, and touching Quebec and Boston.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 2. No, 29. 10 pages.
Enclosing Lord G. Germain to Maj.-Gen. Clinton, 6 Dec. 1775.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 1; 431, fo. 107; Adm. Sec. I.L. 4132; Dartmouth MSS. ;
Sackville MSS.
Maj.-Gen. Campbell to the Secretary at War [Barrington] .
1776, January 6. — Requesting Capt. Drew's leave may be
renewed till the latter end of May, as he is still very lame from
wounds received on Charlestown Heights.
Extract. Vol. 1. No, 5.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 29 January.
Brunswick Treaty with Great Britain.
1776, January 9. Brunswick. — To supply troops.
Copy, in French, Vol. 54. No, 24. 13 pages.
" Notte Bur l'etat de solde de deux mois enoncee dans Particle
xiii. du traite."
Copy, in French, Vol. 2. No, 39. I page.
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" Notte concernant l'argent de levee" and " Etat du nombre
de Tetes pour lesquelles l'argent doit etre paie."
Copy, in French. Vol. 2. No. 35. 1 page.
Qij. Enclosed by Lord Germain to Gen. Howe, 28 March.
Original treaty in the Public Record Office.
Hesse Cassel Treaty with Great Britain.
1776, January 15. — Cassel.
Copy, in French and translation. Vol. 24. Nos. 95 and 88.
Original in the Public Record Office.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, January 18. War Office. — Acknowledges letters. His
Majesty approves of the extra staff. The transports with the
officers for the additional companies and the recruiting service are
not yet arrived. Officers and parties except such as belong to the
additional companies will be ordered to return in the spring to
North America. Leave to any officers will not be extended but
upon the most urgent occasions.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. % 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, January 19. War Office. — Before his letter of 2nd
December was received the officers for the 2nd additional com-
panies of the regiments in North America had been appointed
according to the recommendation of Lt.-Gen. Gage. Enumerates
particulars in which the promotions made at home or vacancies
remaining vary from those specified in his, Howe's, list of 2nd
December.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 3. 3 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, January 29. War Office. — Promotions confirmed.
Brigadier Robertson of the 16th appointed colonel of the 2nd
battalion of Royal Americans in the room of Maj.-Gen. Haldimand
promoted, and Brigadier Jones of the 52nd made colonel of 62nd
vice Strode, deceased. Sends the enclosed extract. The 3rd,
9th, 11th, 20th, 24th, 34th, 53rd and 62nd are to embark early in
March according to the establishment of 677 each (including
officers) with tents and camp necessaries complete. It is intended
that each of the battalions shall have two additional companies to
remain at home for the purpose of recruiting. 1 cornet, 1 Ser-
jeant, 2 corporals, and 30 privates, dismounted, are to be added
to each troop of the 16th and 17th Light Dragoons and to be sent
out. The recruits for the regiments under his command are to be
forwarded in detachments as occasion may require, on board the
victualling transports, &c. A detachment of about 30 men for
the 6th regiment goes on board the " Renown."
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No* 4. 2 pages.
Enclosing Maj.-Gen. Campbell to [Lord Barrington] 6 January.
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Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, January 30. War Office. — The request to sell an
ensigncy to reimburse to the 45th regiment the deficiencies of
their late paymaster, Capt. Mitchell, is not granted.
Duplicate sinned letter. Vol. 1. No. 6. 1 page.
General Washington to General Howe.
1776, January 30. Cambridge. — Proposing exchange of
Governor Skene for James Lovell and family. Accompanied by
Howe's answer of the 2nd February. Both printed in Sparks's
Washington III. 523, and in Force's Archives.
Two copies. Vol. 1. No. 7. Vol. 3. No. 2. 2 pages each.
Lord George Germain to Gen. William Howe.
1776, February 1. Whitehall. — Concerning the relief of
Quebec. Promotion of generals. Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
Guards to serve in America. Officers of an American privateer,
taken prisoners by one of Graves' squadron, sent back to
America to enable him to obtain exchange of some British, &c.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 2. No.Sl. 7 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
to. 33 ; copy 131, fo. 113 ; copy in Sackville MSS. Printed in
Force's American Archives.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Howe.
177b\ February 2. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 32. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 43 ; 431, fo. 117 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Enclosure : —
1770, February 1. St. James's. — Warrant t<> General Hone
to post officers to vacancies,
Copy. Vol.2. Xo. 33. & pages.
Hanau Treaty with Great Britain.
1776, February 5. Hanau. — Treaty, with "Etat du Regiment
d'lnfanterie."
Copy. Vol. 24. Nos. 92 and 1)3. 5 j>a<ies.
Original in the Public Record Office.
Gen. William Howe to Phillips Callbeck.
1770, February 6. Boston. — Approves his return to St. John's
Island and proposal to raise 100 men. That island is outside
his command.
3 copies. Vol. 29. Nos. 231, 288, 300. $ pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Prince Edward Is. 3, 193 ; x\merica and W. Indies 131, fo. 199.
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Gen. William Howe. Proclamation
1776, February 6. Boston. — Offering pardon to deserters in
Nova Scotia on surrendering themselves to serve in the Loyal
Nova Scotia Volunteers.
Copy. Vol. 2. No, 146. 1 page.
Thomas Nixon, merchant, to the Lords of the Treasury.
1776, February 6. Lombard Street. — Memorial, representing
that he has storehouses at St. Augustine, and offering to supply,
through his correspondent in East Florida, black cattle for the
troops, to be delivered to his Majesty's ships at St. Mary's
Kiver.
Copy. Vol. 4. No, 30. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Gen. Howe, 1 May 1776.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Howe.
1776, February 7. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No, 34. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 57 ; copy 431, fo. 117 ; and in Sackville MSS. Printed in
Force's American Archives.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, February 12. War Office. — The appointment of Barrack
Master General not to be held by any colonel of a regiment. To
recommend a proper officer to succeed Brigadier Robertson in
that department if wanted.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. Xo. 8. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Howe.
1776, February 14. War Office.— Recommending the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. 9. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Petition of Lieut. George Bruere, ISth Regiment, to the King.
Representing his losses in preferment by succession, through
the reduction of the regiment in 1763. Asks a company in
the Uth.
Copy. Vol. 1. No, 10. 2 pages.
Sir Robert Hamilton to Lord Barrington.
1776, February 22.— Asks three months' leave for Lt. Hamilton
to recover his health.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 15. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 14 March.
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Intelligence.
1776, February 27. — Extract of a letter from New York.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 57. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, 3 May.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 241.
Messrs. Cox and Mair to Lord Barrington.
1776, February 29. Craig's Court. — Requesting commissions
for two purchases in the 43rd regiment.
Copy. Vol. 1. No, 38. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 10 June.
Thomas Nixon to John Robinson.
1776, March 1, Friday evening. No. 60, Lombard Street. —
" Since I had the honor of conversing with you this morning on
the subject of supplying provision to the cattle for the voyage
from St. Mary's to the place of delivery, being informed by my
Lord Howe yesterday that he did not expect it could be sent by
him from the north ports of America in the victualling ships to be
sent to bring the cattle, I have been considering of the proper means
whereby I should be able to perform this necessary service. I per-
ceive one most essential circumstance which requires immediate
dispatch and occasions me to interrupt you by this letter, viz : —
that is to consider of grinding the corn. That you may excuse
this liberty I acquaint you in the first place that Florida is so
levell a country that there is no fall of water in any place that I
have heard of on the most strict enquiry, which is the reason that
no water mills have been erected. In the next place corn used in
Florida is either ground by negroes on the plantations or by those
kept for domestic uses, therefore none is to be bought ground in
a markett. The only expedient then left for this service is to erect
a windmill or two horse mills on my arrival, as it is not possible
to conceive that mill wrights and millstones, the iron work and
many other necessarys are to be had in so infant a colony. 'Tis
necessary (as I mean to be on that absolute certainty the utility
of the service requires) to take out with me from London the most
essential parts of a wind mill or horse mill with an ingenious
workman capable of placing them together, so that the frames
being properly markt and numbered they may in a very few
days be erected by this means. I think the King's service will
not be subject to any risk of provision for the voyage, for the maize
is so extremely hard the cattle will not eat it unless 'tis broken.
If this should strike you in same light it will be absolutely
necessary to give immediate orders to the different workmen
employed in this kind of business to be expedited with all possible
dispatch. If the variety of affairs of great importance under your
management should prevent your taking this petite affair under
your direction I will then undertake it myself, leaving the terms
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of buying the corn on commission or contracting to future con-
sideration, but as the construction of the mill will require two or
three weeks at least scarce a day should be lost on so material an
object, especially in looking at it as to its cost 'tis a trifle, and as
to its consequence it is extremely great. I do most sincerely
intend to render the King all the service that is in my power,
and my zeal will apologize to you sir for being so importunate. I
conceive it would be most essentially conducive to the recovery of
the sick both in the fleet and army to have fresh provisions as
soon after their arrival as possible, therefore as my duty requires
me to be in Florida a month before the troops are in America, in
course my departure from England should be forwarded by all
means. If you sir are desirous to see me on this subject I will
wait on you at any hour or place you may appoint."
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 31. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Gen. Howe, 1 May 1776.
Lord George Germain to Maj.-Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1770, March 3. Whitehall. — To join Gen. Howe if he judges
that nothing of real service and advantage is to be gained by the
Southern expedition.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 40. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, 28 March.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W.Indies 131,
fo. 717; copy 431, fo. 118 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Joseph Chew, Secretary of Indian affairs, to the Treasury.
1776, March 7. London. — Memorial, touching his loss of
salary by the unhappy state of affairs. Attended Col. Guy
Johnson.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 17. % pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Gen. Howe, 11 April.
Thomas Nixon to Lords of the Treasury.
1776, March 7. 60, Lombard Street, London. — Question of
supplying black cattle from East Florida.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 32. 3 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Gen. Howe, 1 May.
Lords of the Admiralty to Sir Peter Parker.
1776, March 8. — Order, to act with Clinton in joining Howe,
&c. Accompanied by a list of ships and vessels separated from
Sir Peter Parker's squadron and put into various ports in the
South of England.
Copy. Vol. 2. Nos. 41 and 42. 6 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, 28 March.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Home Office, Admiralty.
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Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, March 9. War Office. — The King has approved the
appointments made in the hospital at Boston. His Majesty
recommends to his consideration the state of the 14th Begiment
of Foot. The officers appointed to commissions in the corps
raising by Colonels Maclean, Goreham, and Legge must choose
between the two commissions.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 11. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, March 11. War Office. — Relative to promotions or
commissions.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 12. 3 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, March 13. War Office. — A detachment from the three
regiments of Foot Guards is to embark this month from Ports-
mouth. Col. Mathew to command.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 13. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Particulars of the above detachment. Vol. 1. 13°. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, March 14. War Office. — Recruits. Leave of absence to
Lt. Hamilton. Lt. Williams allowed to dispose of his commission.
Capt. Crawford allowed to withdraw his resignation.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. 14. 2 pages.
Enclosing Sir R. Hamilton to Lord Barrington, 22 Feb. 1776.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, March 15. War Office. — Pardon to Thomas Owen,
soldier in 59th Regiment.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 16. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. William Howe.
1776, March 15. Whitehall. — To give assistance to a Dr.
Moffat.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 37. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 133 ; 143, fo. 120.
Brunswick Troops.
1776, March 17. — Etat General des Troupes de Bronswic qui
composent la le Division, apres leur Embarquement a Stade le
17e de Mars.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 36. 2 pages.
Original in the Public Record Office, S.P. For. German States,
183; copy in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21813, fo. 17.
82
Extract of a Letter from the Pay Office.
1776, March 21. — Containing instructions to a paymaster
respecting the pay of the staff officers and officers of the hospital.
Extract. Vol. 31. No. 54. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, March 23. War Office. — He is appointed to the rank of
general in America.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 17. 1 page.
Messrs. Cox and Mair to Lord Barrington.
1776, March 26. Craig's Court. — Desiring commissions for
two purchases in the 17th Dragoons.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 24. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 3 May.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Howe.
1776, March 28. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 38. 13 pages.
Enclosing Brunswick Treaty, " Notte sur l'Etat de Solde," and
" Notte concernant l'argent de Levee," &c. 9 January.
List of Commissions. 1 January.
Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton. 3 March.
Lords of the Admiralty to Sir P. Parker. 8 March.
Also in the Puhlic Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 137 ; 431, fo. 124 ; 606, fo. 20 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Col. Guy Johnson to the Lords of the Treasury.
1776, March 28. London. — Memorial. Accompanied by
statement of his account with the Crown as Superintendent of
Indian Affairs, amounting to i'2,961 14s. Sd.
( 'opij. Vol. 4. Nos. 40 and 41. 2 pages and 1 page respectively.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Gen. Howe, 18 May.
John Robinson to John Pownall.
1776, March 28. Treasury Chambers. — Contracts have been
entered into for supplying the army under Gen. Howe and the
army in Canada with provisions, also for victualling 1,500 men
at Halifax and the same at St. Augustine. Bat horses have been
provided and are waiting to be embarked ; 52,000 blankets and
4,200 watchcoats are provided. Endeavours have been made to
provide six small ships of little draught of water to be fitted out
as armed vessels.
Copy. Vol.2. No. 56. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Germain to Gen. Howe, 3 May
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Lt.-Gen. Gage to John Robinson.
1776, April 1. Park Place.— That Mr. Pierce Sinnott's salary
as Lieut. -Governor of Niagara was paid out of the military con-
tingencies of N. America. Question as to how it is now to be
paid.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 92. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Gen. Howe, 6 August 1777.
Lord George Germain to [Lords of the Admiralty].
1776, April 1. Whitehall. — Directions for the commander of
the ships convoying the Hessians and the Guards.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 45. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, 27 April 1776.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Adm. Sec. I.L.
4131 ; draft in Home Office, Admiralty.
Lord George Germain to Lt.-Col. Sir William Erskine,
Commanding Officer of the 42nd and 71st Regiments.
1776, April 1. Whitehall. — To proceed to Boston, &c.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 46. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, 27 April 1776.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131
fo. 755 ; 431, fo. 123 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Instructions to Daniel Chamier.
1776, April 1. St. James's. — As Commissary.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 25. 2 pages.
Qy. Enclosed by John Robinson to General Howe, 1 May 1776.
Treasury Contract with Nesbitt, Drummond and Franks.
1776, April 2. — For provisions to supply twelve thousand men
from 1st January 1776 to 1st May 1777, for each person for
seven days successively 7 lbs. bread or flour, 7 lbs. beef or 4 of
pork, 6 oz. butter, 3 pts. pease, 1 lb. flour or \ lb. rice or oatmeal.
To be delivered to storehouses at Corke. Note. — Like contracts
with other firms for smaller numbers amounting to 13,200.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 24. 5 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to General Howe, 1 May 1776.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, April 3. War Office. — Half pay for regimental surgeons.
Duplicate signed letter . Vol. 1. No. 18. 2 pages.
3580 q
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John Robinson to General Howe.
1776, April 11. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — To grant out
of the extraordinaries of the army a warrant for the pay of Mr.
Chew's salary.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 18. 1 page.
Enclosing memorial of Joseph Chew, 7 March 1776.
Lord George Germain to Gen. William Howe.
1776, April 12. Whitehall. — Recommends Mr. Punderson.
Copy. Vol. 2. No; 47. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 153 ; 431, fo. 132.
John Robinson to General Howe.
1776, April 12. Treasury Chambers. — On his Excellency's
representation that it had become necessary to send out the
transports armed which brought provisions, the Treasury find it
necessary to alter the mode of supply as they could not engage
gentlemen to arm ships at great expense, risk the cargoes, or
ensure them at high premiums. They are obliged to contract for
the delivery of the provisions to a Commissary at Cork, who will
ship them from time to time. Necessity of appointing a Commis-
sary with deputies and assistants to receive them in America.
These gentlemen go to Boston as soon as possible ; Mr. Chamier
will lay his commission before the General. Specifies some of
the supplies ready. These ships will be kept for this service
going to and from Cork. The "Greyhound" and " Milford "
carry out ^120,000 for pay and subsistence. Endorsed: —
Duplicate Reed, at Staten Isld. July 27. Original reed.
1st June, by the Canceaux at Halifax. Ansdd. 6th June.
Duplicate original. Vol. 4. No. 19. 5 pages.
Stores.
1776, April 12 and 15. — Account of provisions shipped at Cork
on three ships on these dates.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 38. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Gen. Howe, 2 May.
Hessians.
1776, April 12 and 19.— " Ordre de Bataille, Lt.-Gen. de
Heister." Also, "Clothing of the 1st division of Hessian troops" ;
" Etat General de Trouppes Hessoises en Solde de sa MajestC
Britannique sous les ordres de S.E.M. le Lt.-Gen. de Heister,
savoir, les trois brigades de la premiere division comme elles
passeront en revue aux cantonnements de Lehe le 12 Avril";
and, "Etat des trois Compagnies d'artillerie attachee au Corps
de 12,000 Hommes Hessoisa Cassel le 19 Avril."
Vol. 2. Nos. 43 and 44. 6 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Germain to Gen. Howe, 27 April.
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Sir Grey Cooper to [Gen. Howe].
1776, April 19. Treasury Chambers. — In consequence of a
proposal from Mr. Anthony Merry, merchant of London, the
Lords of the Treasury have employed him to ship on board
certain vessels, live cattle, sheep and hogs, at the port of Milford
in Wales, to be carried to North America for the use of the forces.
Mr. Edward Hawker, a lieutenant in H.M. service, who is well
acquainted with the manner of transporting live cattle from the
coast of Barbary to the West Indies, commands the "Kesolution,"
which is fitted out on account of Government ; the other pro-
visions with which the ships are freighted are on Mr. Merry's
own account. Lieutenant Hawker has received directions to
obey Howe's orders in the future destination and employment of
these ships ; they may be of use in bringing live stock from
Nova Scotia, Florida, &c.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 20. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, April 20. War Office. — Directions for drafting and
sending home the 65th and 14th regiments.
Duplicate signed letter. Yol.l. No. 19. 2 pages.
Royal Warrant.
1776, April 23. St. James's. — Authorizing Colonels Edward
Mathew, Francis Smith, Jas. Agnew, Alexander Leslie, Samuel
Cleveland and Sir William Erskine to rank as brigadiers in
America.
Copy. Yol.l. No. 22. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to General Howe, 27 April 1776.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, April 24. War Office. — That his Majesty has conferred
the rank of colonel in North America only on Sir William
Erskine, Lieut. -Col. of the 1st Battalion of the 71st Regiment,
and on the arrival of that regiment it is the King's pleasure that
he act as a brigadier and command the Brigade of Highlanders
now under orders for North America.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. 20. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Lt.-Gen. [Philip von] Heister.
1776, April 25. Whitehall. — Directions as to the departure and
destination of the 1st division of Hessians.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 52. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, 27 April.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
131, fo. 827 ; copy 431, fo. 134 ; copy in the Sackville MSS,
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Lord North to General Howe.
1776, April 26. Downing Street. — Kecommending Mr. Christie,
a gentleman driven from Maryland and appointed by his
Majesty Assistant Commissary to the army at Boston.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 48. 1 page.
Lord North to [General Howe].
1776, April 26. Downing Street. — Kecommending Major
Morrison of the E. India Co.'s service now appointed Deputy
Commissary.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 49. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, April 27. War Office. — Sends the enclosed warrant to
prevent difficulties which may arise with regard to the rank of
the British brigadiers serving without commission and that of
the foreign officers. It is left to him to produce this sign manual
as occasion may require.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 21. 1 page.
Enclosing warrant authorising Cols. Mathew, &c. 23 April.
Lord George Germain to Gen. William Howe.
1776, April 27. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 53. 3 pages.
Enclosing Statements of Hessian troops, 12 April 1776.
Lord Germain to Lt.-Gen. von Heister, 25 April 1776.
Lord Germain to Lords of the Admiralty, 1 April 1776.
Lord Germain to Sir Wm. Erskine, 1 April 1776.
Draft in the Public Becord Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 161 ; copy 431, fo. 138 ; copy in Sackville MSS. Printed in
Force's American Archives.
Lord George Germain to General Howe.
1776, April 27. Pall Mall. — Recommending Mr. Christie as a
man of merit and a great sufferer in his fortune by the unhappy
disputes.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 50. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. William Howe.
1776, April 30. Whitehall. — Introduces Mr. Burgess, partner
of Champion and Dickenson.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 54. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131
fo. 169.
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John Eobinson to Gen. Howe.
1776, May 1. Treasury Chambers. — A long letter on the
measures of the Treasury to supply provisions for the army.
The country drained of ships for transport purposes. Lack of
constant and regular returns of quantities received and persons
victualled. As to the question of bad flour, Messrs. Nesbitt were
called before the Board and alleged in their defence that there
was no other than American flour in the market here, which they
were under a necessity of sending, that it was good when
shipped but from its being kept so long it might fail, though their
agent says he could sell all the flour rejected by the Army Com-
missaries at an advanced price, but since other flour could be had
they have sent the best kiln-dried English flour. They have
been ordered to send 4,000 barrels to supply deficiencies. Hay
too bulky a commodity to be sent. It should be obtained from
Nova Scotia, Ehode Island and Long Island. The proposal of
Mr. Nixon to supply cattle from E. Florida is left to his
Excellency's judgment. Contracts made for rum. Concerning
the military chest, the traffic in bills and Mr. Apthorpe's
actions. Directions on the making out of the accounts
distinguishing between Extraordinaries and subsistence.
Frequent states to be remitted home. " Lord Corn-
wallis carried out with him £40,000 for Extraordinary
services and £20,000 for the pay and subsistence of
the troops, it is hoped therefore that he will have no occasion
to call on you for any supply of cash, and 150,000 pounds has
been sent to Quebec by General Burgoyne for extraordinaries,
besides the subsistence of the Army there till the 24th of October
next, and besides £40,000 with which they were supplied at
Quebec before the close of winter, and the £22,000 sent thither
also lately by the ' Triton ' man-of-war." It is hoped coal may be
supplied from Cape Breton. The ill-success in attempts to send
out live stock is unfortunate, but does not proceed from want
of attention.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 21. 19 pages.
Enclosures : —
Descrijition of the Hydrometers made by order of the Treasury
and instructions how to use them.
Vol. 4. No. 22. 3 pages.
Contract between Sir James Cockbwn and the Treasury to
supply 100,000 gallons of rum from various islands in the
West Indies at 3-s. 6d. per gallon. (Like contracts with
other firms for varying quantities and at different
prices.)
Vol. 4. Xo. 23. 4 pages.
Account of provisions in the stores at Boston on 25 March 1775,
and of store ships arrived since that time.
Vol. 4. No. 26. 2 pages.
Account of provisions shipped from England and Ireland (in
1775) not yet arrived by any account received.
Vol. 4. No. 27. 2 pages.
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Account of provisions shipped at Cork about March 26 and
April 2, 1776, showing names of ships and amount to each.
Vol. 4. No. 28. 2 pages.
List of ships appropriated to the transporting oj provisions
ordered to be at Cork on or before 20 May.
Vol. 4. No. 29. 1 page.
Account of Bills drawn Jrom Boston on Messrs, Harley and
Drummondfrom 16 Mag 1775 to 30 Jan. 1776.
Vol. 4. No. 33. 10 pages.
Account oj requisitions and issues showing the requisitions
of the Commander-in-Chief since January 1775, arid against
them the monies issued to the contractors and how applied.
Vol. 4. No. 34. 1 double page.
Dr. and Cr. account of the Deputy Paymaster at Boston oj
issues and payments in 1775.
Vol. 4. No. 35. 2 pp.
Memorial of Thos. Nixon, see 6 February.
Thomas Nixon to John Robinson, see 1 March.
Memorial of Thos. Nixon, see 7 March.
Instructions to Daniel Chamier, see 1 April.
Provision contract with Nesbitt, Drummond, dr., see 2 April.
John Robinson to General Howe.
1776, May 2. Treasury Chambers. — Since yesterday advice
has been received of his quitting Boston. Sends therefore
triplicates of recent dispatches. An express is sent to Cork with
orders for the victualling transports to proceed to Halifax and
thence follow his army wherever it shall be. " Our concern and
distress is almost inexpressible on finding from your returns to
Lord George Germain that no ships had reached you from
England, and that from your accounts received from the West
India Islands, there was reason to believe all the victualling
transports had been blown off the coast of America and
obliged to take shelter there, an event that has proved most
unfortunate, but has been out of the reach of human power to
prevent. I am directed by the Lords Commissioners of his
Majesty's Treasury to inform you that by the express to Cork
orders are repeated to send off the provision ships to you with
the utmost expedition."
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 36. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
List of sliips appropriated to the supply of provisions for the
Army under Gen. Howe.
Vol 4. No. 37. 1 page.
Account of provisions shipped at Cork, 12 and 15 April', see
at that date.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, May 3. War Office.— Leave of absence to Majors
Blakeney and Saxton, Capts. Parsons and Gillan and Ensign
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Shawe. Sends list of promotions ; that made in the 17th Light
Dragoons was done in consequence of a letter from Gen. Preston's
agent, a copy of which is enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 23. 1 page.
Enclosing Messrs. Cox and Mair to Lord Barrington, 26 March
1776.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Howe.
1776, May 3. Whitehall. — Supplies, troops, operations
generally.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 55. 7 pages.
Enclosing John Kobinson to John Pownall 28 March.
Intelligence from New York 27 February.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 231 ; copy 431, fo. 139 ; and in the Sackville MSS. Printed
in Force's American Archives.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, May 4. — Note. Not to give any commissions or vacancies
in the detachment of Guards.
Copy. Vol. 1. No, 25. 1 page.
[Lt.-Gen.] S. Hodgson to Lord Barrington.
1776, May 6. Old Burlington Street. — That Forbes Champagne
was promoted as lieutenant on 26th January. " This promotion
not being known to Gen. Howe he has allowed Mr. Champagne
to buy a lieutenancy in the 17th, who has drawn a bill on Lord
Paget for the money." Desires that when the next list of
promotions is sent to Gen. Howe the affair may be explained
and another purchaser found for the lieutenancy in the 17th
that Lord Paget may be reimbursed.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 35. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 3 June.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Howe.
1776, May 12. Whitehall. — Not to appoint to any vacancies
in the Guards, as they are only a detachment.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 58. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 245 ; copy 431, fo. 144 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Howe.
1776, May 13. Whitehall.— Recommends Mr. Gilbert Tice.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 51. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 431,
fo. 144.
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Gen. Howe to the Treasurer and Gentlemen of the Committee
for the Belief of the Soldiers, &c, &c.
1776, May 18. Halifax. — Acknowledges letter announcing
that -2,178 dollars had been shipped on the " Triton " and 2,000
ounces more of silver on the "Greyhound" for the relief of the
soldiers, their widows and orphans. His best endeavours shall
be exerted to distribute these and all other donations from the
society.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 138. 1 page.
The Same to the Same.
1776, May 18. Halifax. — " I have been favoured with your
letter of the 16th February and its several enclosures, wherein I
observe with pleasure the benevolence of the nation to .the
soldiers employed on this service. The strictest attention will
be paid to their recommendations in distributing the bounty,
and the money, small mounting, &c? will be bestowed in the best
manner." To this end he has appointed a board of general
officers to receive and enquire into applications and render an
account to the Society. Has ordered a list of the subscribers to
be reprinted and distributed that the troops may know who their
generous friends are.
Copy. Vol, 2. No. 139. 1 page.
John Kobinson to Gen. Howe.
1776, May 18. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— Their
Lordships have ordered £2,000 to be paid Col. Johnson as part
of the balance of his account. His Excellency is desired to
examine the said account and pay such further sum as may
appear due.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 39. 1 page.
Enclosing Memorial and account of Col. Johnson, 28 March.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, May 20. War Office. — Sends warrant for holding a
court-martial on the complaints brought by Lt.-Gen. Keppel
against Capt. Stanton of the 14th.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 26. 2 pages.
Gov. Sir Guy Carleton to Lord Robert Bertie.
1776, May 21. Quebec. — Is sending home the officers of his
Lordship's regiment, the men being drafted into the 47th, as it is
weak in numbers. Recommends Lts. Selwyn and Layard.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 53. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Amherst to Sir H. Clinton, 17 Feb. 1779.
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Gen. Howe to Lt.-Col. Dickson.
1776, May 23. Halifax— Keceived letters of 30th September
and 20 November with letter from Mr. Hutchins and several
enclosures. Cannot see how to relieve his want of money.
Subsistence may be procured by drafts on the agent in England,
negotiated in Jamaica, and contingent expenses will be defrayed
by acknowledging his bills whenever they appear. As no attempt
on Pensacola is apprehended no expense is to be incurred on
works, excepting repairs. Three companies of the 16th to remain
at St. Augustine under Maj. Gardiner, who is to succeed if he
(Dickson) is posted lieutenant-colonel in the place of Maj.-
General Robertson. If Captain Lord at Fort Chartres is in want
of supplies to send them. Approves his conduct respecting the
command of the staff in Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 110. 2 pages.
Gen. William Howe to John Stuart.
1776, May 23. Halifax. — Directions as to the management of
the Southern Indians.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 121, 4 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Oihce, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 167.
General William Howe.
vm, TMay6 w — Orderly Book of General Howe. Camps at
Charlestown, Boston, and Halifax.
Vol. 58. (Printed and published by B. F. Stevens, 1890.)
Prisoners.
1776, May 27. Vaudreuil and St. Ann. — Articles of Agreement
between George Forster, Capt. Commanding the King's troops,
and Brig. -Gen. Benedict Arnold.
Three copies. Vols. 1, No. 30-31; 3, Xo. 3; 11, No. 87.
3 pages each.
Also in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 12. Printed in Force's American Archives.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, May 28. War Office. — A body of German recruits being
directed to embark for North America, to be incorporated into
the regiments, he sends copy of distribution of the same. Ser-
geants and corporals are to continue to do duty and receive pay
and clothing as sergeants and corporals according to the
rank in which they have been sent over. And the difference of
pay and clothing between non-commissioned officers and privates
is to be made a charge in the contingent bill of the regiment
to which they belong.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 33. 3 folios.
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Enclosure : —
Distribution of the German recruits for the forces with
General Howe. Skewing fortu or forty-one recruits each
for the 4th, 5th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 2'lnd, 23rd, 28th, S5th and
38th Regiments. Vol. 1. No. 33a. 1 page.
Gen. Howe to George Daubbnny, Esq.
1776, May 29. Halifax.— Acknowledges letter of 17th February
and the " arrival of the ' Eenown' freighted by the Marine Society
in London for purposes that must reflect no less upon the loyalty
than the benevolence of the subscribers." The distribution of
the donations will, he hopes, be made by the Board of Officers
appointed for the purpose in such a manner as to answer every
generous design of the friends at Bristol.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 143. 2 pages.
Waldeck Troops.
1776, May 29.— Etat du 8me Begiment de Waldeck a Yegesack
le 29 de Mai.
1776, May 31.— Etat du 3me Begiment de Waldeck apres son
embarquement a Bremerlehe le 31.
Copies. Vol. 2. Nob. 71 and 70. 1 page each.
Enclosed by Lord Germain to Gen. Howe, 21 June.
Originals in the Public Becord Office, S.P. For. German
States, 184.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, May 30. War Office.— Fifty-nine British drafts are to
embark with the German recruits, and to be turned over to the
regiments mentioned in his letter of the 28th.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 32. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, May. War Office. — Sends copy of letter to Gen. Gage
in 1775. As no particular return of the names of the officers to
whom tents have been delivered has yet been received, asks that
such a return may be forwarded that the proper charges may be
made against the respective officers.
Duplicate letter signed. Vol. 1. No. 27. 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Barrington to Lt.-Gen. Gage, 1 March 1775.
Eeturn of tents and marquees, 6 October 1775.
German Recruits.
1776, June 1. Portsmouth. — Embarkation return of 402
German recruits for the regiments of foot in America.
Vol. 2. No. 74. 1 page.
Endosrd Inj Lord Germain to Gen. Howe, 21 June.
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Gen. Howe to the Treasurer and Gentlemen of the
Committee for the Belief of the Soldiers, &c, &c.
1776, June 2. Halifax. — Acknowledging the attention and
services of Lt. Geo. Robertson of the navy, in discharge of the
trust they had committed to him. on board the " Renown." "He
has delivered her up to my perfect satisfaction."
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 141. 1 p.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, June 3. War Office. — With regard to vacancies,
promotions and leaves of absence.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 34. 2 pp.
Enclosures : —
Vacancies in the Regiments serving under General Howe by
the promotion of officers in Maj. Gen. Eraser's corps.
Vol. 1. No. 34*.
Gen. Hodgson to Lord Barrington, see 6 May.
Hessians.
1776, June 3 to 6. — Etat du Regiment de Huyne apres son
Embarquement a Ritzebuttel le 3 Join.
Etat du Regiment de Stein, ditto, same date.
Etat du Compagnie des Chasseurs du Capitaine Ewald, ditto,
4 June.
Etat du Bataillon de Grenadiers Kohler, ditto, 4 June.
Etat du Regiment de Weissenbach a Ritzebuttell le 5 Juin.
Etat du Regiment de Wissenbach apres son Embarquement a
Rutzen le 5 Juin.
Etat du Regiment d'Infanterie de Biinau a Ritzebuttell ce 6
Juin.
Etat du Regiment de Biinau apres son Embarquement a
Rutzenbuttel le 6 Juin.
Etat du Regiment de Wutginau a Ritzebuttell le 6 Juin.
Etat du Regiment de Wutginau apres son Embarquement a
Ritzebuttell ce 6 Juin.
Etat General de la 2e Division des Trouppes Hessoises aux
ordres de Lt.-Gen. de Knyphausen a Ritzenbuttell le 6 Juin.
Vol 2. Nos. 61, 62, 64 to 69, 72, 73 and 75. 20 pages in all.
All enclosed by Lord Germain to Gen. Howe, 21 June.
The originals in the Public Record Office, S.P. For. German
States, 184 and 185.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, June 8. War Office. — Explanations relative to the con-
fusion in past promotions. Did not know till January last that
the King had empowered his Excellency to grant commissions
below the rank of a field officer.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 36. 3 pages.
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Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, June 10. "War Office. — Pay for non-commissioned
officers and private men of the dismounted dragoons of the 16th
and 17th regiments of (Light) Dragoons to he the same as
mounted men. The Serjeant is made out at Is. 7fd. per diem,
the corporal or trumpeter at Is. lfriro parts of a penny and
the private dragoon at 9§TVo parts of a penny. Two
trumpeters to be added to each from the 25th April inclusive.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 40. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, June 10. War Office. — Approval of appointment of
Lt.-Col. Paterson of the 63rd to be adjutant-general in America,
of Capt. Lyons late 17th to be town major of Halifax vice Marsh
resigned, and of Lt. Spaight of the 65th to be assistant deputy-
quarter-master general. Sends paper showing variations from
recent list of promotions. Capt. Montgomery to remain in the
9th foot. Officers appointed to new corps and at the same time
holding their rank in the established regiments, must make their
immediate option.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No, 37. 3 pages.
Enclosures : —
Observations on the list of promotions transmitted in Gen.
Howe's letter of 8 Mag.
Vol. 1. No. 39.' 3 pages.
Cox and Mair to Lord Barrington, see 29 February.
Colonel Augustine Prevost to Lord Barrington.
1776, June 10. St. Augustine. — Memorial. Praying an
addition to the salary of Charles Shireff, Fort Adjutant and
Barrack Master, his present pay of 5-s\ a day being wholly
inadequate.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 85. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to General Howe, 12 Nov. 1776.
Lord George Germain to Gen. William Howe.
1776, June 11. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 59. 5 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 369 ; copy 431, fo. 145 ; and in the Sackville MSS. Printed
in Force's American Archives.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, June 12. War Office. — The regimental surgeons to be
furnished with necessary medicines from the general hospital.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 41. 1 page.
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Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, Juno 12. War Office.— The troop in the 17th Kegiment
of Light Dragoons will be open for Cornet Stanley's appoint-
ment.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 42. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, June 12. War Office. — His Majesty does not think
proper to continue Capt. Holmes in the service. It is left
to the General to determine whether he shall have leave to
dispose of his commission, or be placed on half -pay receiving no
difference.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 43. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Lord George Germain [should be
Gen. Howe].
1776, June 12. Whitehall. — Instances when he may make
and fill up vacancies by sale. Appointments to the Foot Guards.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 60. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131
fo. 381 ; copy 431, fo. 148 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, June 14. War Office. — William Porter, deputy commis-
sary of musters, to receive 5s. a day in addition to his pay upon
the establishment.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 44. 1 page.
George III. to Francis Rush Clark.
1776, June 18. Whitehall. — Commission as inspector and
superintendent of the provision train of horses and waggons
attending the army.
Copy. Vol. 25. No. 37. 2 pages.
Enclosed by F. R. Clark to Sir G. Carleton, 14 January 1783.
John Robinson to General Howe.
1776, June 20. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Informing
him that Francis Rush Clark, gentleman, has been appointed
inspector and superintendent of the provision train of horses
and waggons, and is directed to repair to Portsmouth, take upon
him the care of the horses now on board the transports, and
proceed to America, there to receive such orders and directions as
are necessary.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 42. 1 page.
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Troops. Paymaster's Department.
1776, June 20. Pay Office. — Observations on the accounts of
Mr. Apthorpe, deputy paymaster. Two pages, one shewing the
amounts issued or sent to meet subsistence, the other extra-
ordinaries. With a state of balances, the total amounting to
£840,776 6s.
Vol, 25. Nos. 72, 73, and 74.
Enclosed by Secretary Robinson to Gen. Howe, 24 June.
Lord George Germain to General William Howe.
1776, June 21. Whitehall. — Satisfaction at supposed arrival
of provision transports and of Highland troops. Hessians and
other troops in readiness for New York. Sends returns.
Transports to be sent home.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 76. 7 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 385 ; 431, fo. 149 ; Adm. Sec. I.L. 4132 ; Sackville MSS.
Printed in Force's American Archives.
Enclosures : —
Various returns of Hessians, Waldeckers, and German recruits,
see 29 and 31 May, 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 June.
" Cloathinq of the 2nd Division of the Hessians."
Copy. Vol, 2. No. 63. 1 page.
Original in the Public Record Office, German States, Vol. 106.
John Robinson to General Howe.
1776, June 24. Whitehall. — It gives their Lordships great
concern that their endeavours to supply the army in the ample
manner proposed should have been attended with so little success,
and they are surprised that only one of the ships sailing between
28 August and 11 Nov. last, and which carried provisions with
them for near 3 months for 12,000 men, should have arrived. It
is some relief, however, to hear that several sent this spring are
arrived. The whole set of ships appropriated for the first quarter
are sailed and those for the second are now loading at Corke
with provisions for 36,000. Convoys are sent with the
victuallers ; their destination is Halifax to receive there directions
where to follow him. The country exhausted of ships which can
be spared from trade, and the price of tonnage has been raised to
12s. 6d. per ton. The latest ships sent have English flour, not
American. His wishes as to biscuit and beef have been attended
to. Arrangement is made to send out before 1st September
every species of provisions and complete rations for 36,000 men
until 1 May 1777. Thereafter their Lordships hope he may
obtain supplies from America itself. Further supplies of
sour krout to be sent. £150,000 sent with this convoy notwith-
standing the very large balances in the Deputy Paymaster's hands.
" Their Lordships distrust not Mr. Apthorpe, but the balance of
his account is very great and the circumstances attending such
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account, together with the mode of stating it, by carrying on his
credit for payments down to 26 April, and not charging to his
debit the large remittances sent him since the 8th of October last,
altho' he has passed Paymasters Receipt therefor, as well as for
the bills drawn by him is very alarming." With regard to Capt.
Braithwaite's expectation of 2 per cent, for conveying money
from Boston to Halifax, it is a question of favour, not of right,
and 1 per cent, only is to be allowed him. 845 bat horses pro-
vided. Oats also sent. Contract entered into with Mr. Anthony
Merry to again try to supply him with live stock. Endorsed : —
Becd. 11th March by the Thames. 3 enclosures.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 25. No, 71. 8 pp.
Enclosing Observations on Mr. Apthorpe's accounts, and,
State of Balances, 20 June 1776.
Lord North to General Howe.
1776, June 25. Bushy Park. — " The Treasury Letter, which
you will receive by the convoy of the Second Division of the
Hessians, will have stated to you so fully every step that has
been taken by the Board for supplying your army with cash and
provisions, that it is almost unnecessary to give you the trouble
of reading any more on the subject. I wish however to say a
word upon the money which has been remitted to the Deputy
Paymaster attending the forces under your command."
A statement follows showing the total received by Mr. Apthorpe
as .£840,776 6s. "From this immense sum, . . no deduction is to be
made except 4*50,000, the amount of the temporary warrants you
mention in your last letters to the Treasury, and the expences of
the army since that day in April to which Mr. Apthorpe made
up his last account. Whatever sum these deductions may
amount to the remainder in the deputy paymaster's hands will
be very considerable indeed. I have not the least reason to mis-
trust Mr. Apthorpe or Mr. Barrow, who I suppose has by this
time joined the army and acts for himself; but yet when I
consider the extent and importance of the trust, I cannot help
recommending to you to keep a watchful eye upon the state of
your military chest and to direct the deputy paymaster's cash
and accounts frequently to be examined and reported to you.
" It would, perhaps, have been safer to have furnished the
military chest with smaller sums at a time, but, as we thought it
would be most convenient to you to have a large supply at the
opening of the campaign, and were not sure of having many
other opportunities equally good of sending money to America,
we have chosen to be very liberal in our first remittances. We
hope that the cash already sent will be nearly sufficient for the
rest of the campaign, as we shall not be able to furnish much
more in the course of this summer. We will nevertheless
endeavour to send you further, but smaller, supplies of money
from time to time as opportunities shall present themselves.
"We expect before the end of August to have shipped from
England and Ireland a sufficient quantity of provisions to feed
your army (computed at 36,000 men) till May 1777. We will
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send out some more sour krout towards the end of the year,
but I am afraid that there is some danger of your not being
sujjplied with it in time, as the cabbages will not be ripe enough
to make it till the month of September, and last year's experience
has taught us the uncertainty of navigating the American seas
after that time. Your army is, I doubt, now grown too large for
us to supply it with porter, in the same proportion that we did
last year. We hope, however, to assist you with it to a certain
degree, so as to contribute materially to the comfort of the
soldiers during their winter quarters, for which we trust that
you will during the summer have been able to secure a sufficient
quantity of coals from Cape Breton.
"As we were not certain that the failure of our live cattle last
year did not proceed from the hurry in which they were shipped
from the season of the year, and the bad weather they met with
in their voyage, we listened to a proposal which was made to
us of furnishing your army with some live cattle from Mogador,
in ships fitted up for that purpose, and under the direction of a
gentleman, used to convey live cattle from Africa to the West
Indies, some difficulties having arisen, and put an end to the
Mogador scheme, after five ships had been taken up, we thought
the best thing we could do for the public was to send them
to you with live cattle from Whales, having previously insured
the cargoes. These five vessels, consisting of one armed ship
(the * Resolution,' Capt. Hawker), and four transports will have
joined you before this letter, and have delivered into your hands
a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, by which you
will find that, after having delivered their cargoes, they are
to remain under your command to employ as you shall judge
most beneficial for the service of the army. Should you have
any prospect of procuring live cattle from any quarter, you will
find these ships well fitted to receive them, and we flatter our-
selves that they will be of use to you at all events.
"I will now take my leave of you with my most hearty wishes
for your success. WTar and peace, the honor and happiness of
Great Britain and of British America are entrusted to Lord
Howe and to you, and never were such great concerns placed in
better hands. We know that the justice of the British arms will
be maintained, and that, if tranquility is restored to America, it
will be in such a manner as to do credit to all those who are
concerned in it. The prosperous beginning of the campaign
affords a fairer prospect of seeing an end put to the American
disturbances than we could have flattered ourselves with a few
months ago."
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 43. 4 pages.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, July 2. War Office. — Capt. De Burgh, appointed to a
company in 1st Regiment of Foot Guards, is to return to Great
Britain. Ensign Colquhoun is ordered out to replace him.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 44. 1 page.
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Lord Barrington to Lieutenant Hastings, 12th Foot.
1776, July 3. War Office. — During his leave of absence he
may go to America if he thinks proper.
Duplicate copy. Vol. 6. No. 163. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 24 June 1777.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, July 4. War Office. — Captain Gordon to be permitted
to return to England, he having been appointed to the captain
lieutenancy of the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 45. 1 page.
Congress Resolutions, &c.
1776, July 10. — Report of a committee upon the capitulation
at the Cedars and a cartel between Capt. Foster and Benedict
Arnold, with nine resolutions thereupon.
Copies. Vols. 1, No. 46 ; 3, No. 4. 8 pages each.
Enclosed by Gen. Washington to Gen. Howe, 15 July.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 471 ; Colonial Correspondence, Quebec 12. Printed in Foree's
American Archives.
John Robinson to Gen. Howe.
1776, July 12. Treasury Chambers. — To pay, from the extra-
ordinaries of the army, Colonel Maclean for the clothing of his
regiment of R [oyal] H [ighland] Emigrants.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 44. 1 page.
Commissioners Lord Howe and Gen. Howe.
1776, July 14. Staten Island. — Declaration.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 147. 2 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 301,
fo. 53 ; Sackville MSS. Printed in Force's American Archives.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Howe.
1776, July 15. New York.
Autogra2)h signed letter and copy. Vols. 1, No. 47 ; 3, No. 5.
49 words.
Enclosing Resolutions of Congress, 10 July.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 467. Printed in Force's American Archives.
Gen. Howe to Gen. Washington.
1776, July 16. Head Quarters, Staten Island. — Answer.
Copies. Vols. 1, No. 48 ; 3, No. 6. 1 page each.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 479.
3580 D
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Interview with General Washington.
1776, July 20. Staten Island. — Paper, not signed nor
addressed, but apparently Col. Paterson's account of his inter-
view with Washington.
" On being presented to G. W. I informed him that I had the
honor to wait upon him from G. H. to acknowledge the receipt
of his letter inclosing a narrative of transactions in Canada, with
resolves of the Congress in consequence, that G. H. was surprised
to find that some misapprehension in want of form had been the
cause of G. WYs not receiving his letter upon this subject of the
11th hist., and that I had that letter to present to him.
" G. W. with many expressions of great politeness and respect to
G. H. said he could not possibly or consistently with his former
declarations receive in the situation he held any letter addressed
to him in a private character. This brought on a conversation
too trifling to repeat, as it turned merely upon opinion with regard
to form. At the close of it I expressed my apprehensions that
all intercourse must consequently be cut on" between us, but that
my first and principal duty was to communicate to him the
contents of that letter, which I immediately did. He was
desirous to have it in writing, but that I begged leave to
decline, as he had thought proper to refuse the original. That
G. W. expressed some concern at the idea of all communication
being at an end, as he was fully convinced how much we had
already suffered for want of that free intercourse subsisting
among all civilized nations though at war, and took this oppor-
tunity of complaining of our treatment of their prisoners taken
at Charles Town heights. This charge, as it was totally
unexpected, so it was easy to confute, as I could boldly affirm, from
my own knowledge upon the spot, that every degree of humanity
and tenderness was exerted upon that occasion to the unfortunate
people who fell into our hands. As I was about to take my leave
I told the General I could not resist the temptation before me of
exceeding the limits of my commission by taking the liberty of
pointing out the King's most gracious disposition towards
the Americans so strongly manifested in the powers he had
granted and the choice he had made of persons unconnected with
ministerial arrangements, to whom his Majesty had thought
proper to delegate the full and free execution of those great
powers. After some pause G. W. answered this by expressing
with the greatest politeness his sentiments of the high characters
employed upon this very important occasion, and said something
of the cause depending being a matter of right, to which when I
replied that taking up the subject upon that ground was much
too wide a field for the present occasion, the General heartily
concurred with me, and with a great deal of marked attention and
civility permitted me to take my leave."
Vol. 47. No. 227. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, July 23. War Office.— In answer to letter of 26th May
with enclosures relative to bat, baggage and forage money paid
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to the 65th Regiment, the issue having been made to the officers
before orders arrived for their coming home, the directions to
refund may be dispensed with.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 49. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, July 24. War Office. — Letter received of 9th June
relative to Major Dundas of 65th Regiment ; his Majesty has
approved his continuing in North America on account of the
command given him.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 50. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, July 25. War Office. — Disallowance of several double
appointments in the various regiments. Lt.-Col. Clerk approved
as Barrack Master General. Is permitted to fix dates of com-
missions of field officers. Approval of his general orders on the
publication of promotions. Purchase of lieutenancies.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 51. 4 pages.
Jobn Robinson to Gen. William Howe.
1776, July 25. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 45. 1 page.
Draft in Lord Dartmouth's MSS. Printed in 11th Report of
this Commission, Appendix Part V., page 411, dated 26th.
Gen. Washington to Gen. William Howe.
1776, July 30. New York.
Two copies. Vols. 1, No. 52; 3, No. 7. 1 page each.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
131, fo. 483. Printed in Sparks's Washington and in Force's
American Archives.
Gen. William Howe to Gen. Washington.
1776, August 1. Staten Island. — Answer.
Two copies. Vols. 1, No. 53 ; 3, No. 8.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
131, fo. 487. Printed in Sparks's Washington and in Force's
American Archives.
Capt. Thomas Pringle to John Falconar, commanding
the " Polly."
1776, August 2. Brunswic Schooner at Chamblee. — Orders.
To leave the ship and to bring her guns, &c, with nineteen men
to assist in fitting out ships at St. Johns.
Copy. Vol, 2. No. 165. 2 pages.
Copy in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21707, fo. 100.
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John Eobinson to Gen. Howe.
1776, August 10. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Spruce
beer to be distributed among the soldiers instead of porter.
Triplicate letter signed. Vol. 4, Ao. 46 ; copy No. 55. 1 page
each.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Gen. Howe, 22 October.
John Eobinson to Messrs. Nesbitt.
1776, August 10. — To account for the failure in their contract
in supplying bad bread.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 54. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Gen. Howe, 22 October.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, August 15. War Office.— The return of Lt.-Col. Blunt
to England to settle his private affairs, at such a time, surprises
and displeases his Majesty. He is directed to return the
moment he can settle these affairs.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 54. 1 page.
Captain Mackenzie to Mons. Lorentz.
1776, August 16, Staten Island. — General Howe has given
orders to the treasurer to pay him i>5,000 sterling for subsistence,
in advance, of the Hessians, and also ^1,000 in a bill of exchange
on London. The Treasurer's office is on board the " Charming
Nelly," anchored opposite the watering place.
Copy. In French. Vol.1. No. 147. 1 page.
John Robinson to Messrs. Nesbitt.
1776, August 16. — The Commissioners of the Treasury order
them to send, at their own expense, a quantity of flour equal to
the 256,376 pounds of bread which have proved bad.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 53. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Gen. Howe, 22 October.
Lord B.vrrington to Gen. Howe.
1776, August 17. War Office. — The King having been pleased
to grant bounties to soldiers maimed in the war, and to the
widows and orphans of such as may be killed in action, he sends
the enclosed. These allowances are to have a retrospect so as to
take in the affair at Lexington and Bunker's Hill. He is allowed
a discretionary power in the exercise.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 55. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
State oj allowances and regulations. For the loss of an eye or
a limb the commissioned officer shall receive a gratuity of one
year's full pay, and the expenses relative to Itis cure. The
commanding officer oj the corps must deliver a certificate.
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The widow of a commissioned officer killed in action to receive
one year's full pay and each child one third of what is alloiced
to her. Persons dying of their wounds six months after are
deemed slain in battle.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 56. 1 page.
Copy in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21698, fo. 7.
John George Lorentz to Captain Mackenzie.
1776, August 17. Staten Island. — Has returned from the
" Charming Nelly," where Mr. Barrow, the treasurer, has handed
to him £4,546 6s. Id. in Spanish money and a note for £453 13s.
5d., saying he had no more dollars or gold. It will be seen
whether the troops will be contented — is doubtful, as the money
is very heavy. For the bills of exchange he is referred to head-
quarters.
Copy. In French. Vol. 1. No. 146. 1 page.
Captain Mackenzie to Sir George Osborne.
1776, August 18. " Britannia" Transport. — In order to give
General Howe every information respecting the subsistence of the
foreign troops, begs to know the day to which they are paid up,
also to have an abstract from each corps specifying their pay for
one day. Sends form of a pay bill, of provision receipt and of
warrant for payment, which will serve equally for the Guards as
for the Hessians.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 145. 1 page.
John George Lorentz to Sir George Osborn.
1776, August 19. Staten Island. — Sends statement of the
subsistence money required for the Hessian troops on Staten
Island for each month, so closely reckoned that not a guinea
remains for extraordinary expenses. The total sum from April
to September will amount to £52,035 6s. sterling, of which he
has only had from Mr. Barrow £4,546 6s. Id. and a note for
£453 13s. 5d. Begs more to satisfy the troops, one half in
guineas and the other in silver, as they are unwilling to take the
Spanish rix dolor es. Annexed is an " Etat General " of subsis-
tence for one month, enumerating the different companies and
regiments, the total amounting to £8,228. Also an "Etat" for
the hospital for the same period, amounting to £444 lis.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 158. 4 pages.
Lt.-Col. Sir George Osborn to Captain Mackenzie.
1776, August 19. "Boyal George" Transport.— " Enclosed
I send you as satisfactory answer to your letter of yesterday as it
is possible for me to obtain. The pay bill for one day Monsr.
Lorentz will absolutely not give. He says he is under an oath
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not to divulge what pay each particular rank receives. According
to the English pay he gives a calculation for each regiment per
month, which I likewise enclose with a separate one (as you
desire) for the Etat Major. Mr. Barrow must sooner or later pin
Mr. Lorentz down to the very exact sum each regiment would
want even supposed complete. At present we are entirely in the
dark to know how many men they have lost since Col. Faucett
inspected them at Bremer Lehe. This calculation you will
observe gives no stoppages for provisions.
' ' I have seen Mr. Ap thorp concerning my own pay, who informed
me that, as I have the Treasury's permission to receive it either
here or at home, my mode will be to apply for the General's
warrant quarterly for that purpose. If you would give me the
proper form for such application you would much oblige."
Copy. Vol. 1. No, 144. 1 page.
Mr. Gordon, Commissary at Corke, to John Eobinson.
1776, August 20. — " I received your favor of the 10th inst. this
moment and am shocked to death almost at the thoughts of the
bread in the Howe, Minerva, Lonsdale, and Lord Lewisham being
bad, unfit for use, mouldy and shipped in bags short of weight,
and I am obliged to you, Sir, for the very early information, but if
my life was at stake and could be saved with more care I could
not take it in everything I have to do relative to the provisions.
I have kept a part of every parcel of bread shipped from hence,
and it is perfectly good yet, but the Minerva's cargo was brought
from England and remained in her and was not landed here, and
when I get from you the particular accounts of General Howe's
complaint I will answer your letter as full as possible. Be
assured never less than three people besides myself examine
every parcel of bread, &c, and after all I examine each species-
of provision myself. It leaves me then in good order, and except
it be made of bad materials what will not keep, which I cannot
discover by my taste or smell, or by soaking in water, it should
keep twelve months. I even take several captains of ships at
times to examine the bread, and Major Lushington and all my
assistants are perfect judges of bread, and I have eat a great deal
of bread myself in the service and know very well what it should be,
and if I passed a bag that was not good I should be hanged above
all men alive, as it is impossible to have better assistants than I
have. If I mistake not the Minerva's bread came from the same
person as that in the Tartar, which I condemned and which
is yet in store. I have condemned this day 575 barrels of flour
which came on board the Elizabeth from Chichester. I have
also condemned some town bread here at the baker's and
prevented the delivery of it in Corke to the agents who
complained to me of it, and complaints will be made to the
magistrates here of their mixing sand with it."
Extract. Vol. 4. No. 56.
Enclosed by John Eobinson to Gen. Howe, 22 October.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Howe.
1776, August 22. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.2. Nos. 79 and 81. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 451 ; copy 431, fo. 158 ; copy in Sackville MSS. Printed in
Force's American Archives.
Enclosure : —
Lord G. Germain to Sir Guy Carleton.
1776, August 22. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 80. 3 pages.
Also in the Public Record Ojficc, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec, 12 ; Sackville MSS. ; Britisli Museum, Additional
MSS. 21698, fo. 14. Printed in Force's American
Archives.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Howe.
1776, August 22. Whitehall.— Three letters.
Duplicate signed letters. Vol. 2. Nos. 77, 78, 82. 1 page,
1 jwgc, and 3 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131
and 431 ; in the Sackville MSS. Printed in Force's American
Archives.
Lord Barrington to Sir Guy Carleton.
1776, August 23. War Office.— Officers of Artillery do not
roll in duty with the officers of the line, therefore the command
given to General Phillips as Major-General of the line is not to
be considered as a precedent.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 218. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 6 Aug. 1777.
General Howe. Proclamation.
1776, August 23. Head Quarters on Long Island. — Offering
protection to such inhabitants of the island as deliver themselves
up at head quarters.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 164. 1 page.
Printed in Force's American Archives.
John George Lorentz to Captain Mackenzie.
1776, August 24. Staten Island. — Repeats the statements
in his letter to " Col. Chevalier Osborne " of the 18th. " The
troops not customed to the loss of a farthing on her subsistence
money by changing them maked great difficulty to accept these
dollars. I had a good deal of trouble to pay out this money,
because they were believing the English troops are paid in
guineas at 21*., Spanish dollars at 4J.s. Our troops are before
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regularly paid by month and this always by advance, viz. : the
20th of the foregoing month, and I have certain assurances from
the Paymaster-General, Mr. Righby at London, to have sent
orders here and for paying all the money for our troops against
my particular receipts and acquittances regularly by month on
account of the whole establishment which will be settled in the
Treasury at London with our Minister there. Upon my letter
to Colonel Osborn I had to this very moment not any answer
and by the want of money I find me forced Sir, to trouble you,
begging instantly the favour to give me any notice how to get
this money and to content our troops.
" I am a little incommoded by my legs and send my son for the
answer, which will assure you of the respect with which I am
constantly, Sir, etc."
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 148. 2 pages.
Gen. Howe to Major- General Massey.
1776, August 25. — To enquire into particulars (not stated) and
give such orders as may be necessary for the good of the service.
The Commissary General sends directions by this conveyance to
his correspondent in Nova Scotia relative to supplies from there.
Asks that every assistance may be given him. As this
applies to forage as well as provisions Capt. Handfield should
immediately account for all the money he has drawn and not
proceed in any thing connected with Mr. Chamier's department,
but in consequence of orders from him.
Extract. Vol. 47. No. 194. 1 page.
Gen. Howe to Colonel Prevost.
1776, August 25. Head Quarters, Long Island. — The men
employed on the works of the garrison to be paid according to
the custom of the army and an allowance of rum while on duty,
for which expenses, if there is no deputy paymaster on the spot,
he is to draw bills. To give orders for necessary repairs to
barracks. Declines doing anything respecting the rank he
requests, not having received his Majesty's commands.
Extract. Vol.1: No: 134: 2 pages.
Gen. Howe to John Stuart.
1776, August 25. Head Quarters, Long Island. — As to
engaging the Indians in the defence of the Floridas.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 120. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 171.
Gen. Howe to Governor Tonyn.
1776, August 25. Head Quarters, Long Island. — Concurs
fully in the measures he proposes for engaging the Indian
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interest, and recommends him to use every possible means to
employ them in the defence of the Province or against the
invaders in their own country. The letter accompanying this to
Mr. Stuart enjoins him to be very active and forward in second-
ing his Excellency's endeavours.
Extract. Vol. 1. No. 138. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, August 26. War Office.— Major Campbell of the 44th
regiment and Lieutenant Lane of the 22nd regiment have been
allowed to dispose of their commissions at the regulated price.
To fill up the vacancies. Some recruits intended for Canada
having been sent out by mistake on board victuallers, he is to
incorporate them and direct receipts for the drafts.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 57. 1 page.
Gov. Peter Chester to [Gen. Howe].
1776, August 30. Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 10. Xo. 193. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 182,
fo. 175.
General Howe to Major-General Massey.
1776, September 3. Head Quarters, Newton, Long Island. —
To grant Mr. Morden, the barrack master, sums necessary for
the public service. To use as little wood as possible, it being
more expensive than coal. Does not think the inhabitants from
Boston ought to be supplied any longer with fuel from the
King's stores at Halifax. Vessels will be sent for barrack stores,
which will be wanted at this place.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 9. 2 pages.
Lord Geo. Germain to John Stuart, Superintendent of
Indian Affairs.
[1776, September 5.]
Extract. Vol. 2. No. 90. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Germain to Gen. Howe, 6 November.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 280,
fo. 197 ; copy 397, fo. 117.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Howe.
1776, September 6. New York. — Suggested exchange of
Maj.-Gen. Sullivan and Brig. Lord Stirling.
Two copies. Vol. 1, No. 58, and 3, No. 10. 1 page each.
Printed in Force's American Archives.
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Colonel Augustine Pkevost to Gen. Howe.
1776, September 9. St. Augustine. — " Sir, I have the honor
to enclose to your Excellency the monthly return of the garrison.
" Since my arrival at this place I have not been honored with
any orders, the one which brought me here I have had the
honor to send you in original and was relative to the disciplining
of the troops, but this Province being insulted by the rebels I
find myself under a necessity to keep them (sic) recruits at works
and to repair the neglected fortifications of this place, the soldiers
of the old corps being most detached on the frontiers, where I
cannot yet trust the recruits for want of commissioned and non-
commissioned officer.
" The party which was on St. Mary has been obliged by a strong
one of the rebels to abandon that river and to retire on the south
side of St. John's river ; the schooner that was there, not being
able to protect them, had retreated. As there is no naval
force, it makes the defence of so extensive a river very difficult.
They took lately a Serjeant and 5 men of the party reinforced to
100 men, which has determined the Governor to hire and send
there an armed shallop to support the party, to which I added
one officer and 35 men, besides 12 upon the tender of the "Otter"
that is to go there, besides some rangers and Indians. If they
arrive before the depredations are made, they will prevent their
planters to leave their plantations, their harvest, &c, to come
here with their negroes without provisions, which is the project
of the rebels, as they know we are not able to support them,
having only 3 or 4 months' for the garrison.
" It would be of great utility for me to have your orders and not
depend entirely from a Civil Governor and Council. I am
sensible if this garrison don't receive the same favor as the rest
of the army it is because we are not immediately under your
eyes, but we shall contrive to deserve as well as them."
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 8.
Stores.
1776, September 12. London. — A list of barrack furniture
and clothing to be sent out for the forces under General Howe.
A list of ships freighted to carry stores to America for the
forces, &c.
Originals. Vol. 4. Nos. 50 and 51. 1 page each.
Enclosed by John Eobinson to Gen. Howe. 22 October.
Mure, Son and Atkinson to General Howe.
1776, September 14. London. — Lay before him a general
state of the operations under their care. Enumerate and
explain several lists they enclose of transports conveying
provisions, oats, furniture and clothing for the troops. [Similar
lists seem to be transmitted by Mr. Eobinson in his letter of
22 October.] " The ships wanted have been collected from
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every part of the kingdom and from Holland, and fitted to receive
an armament. Their cannon was all to be cast, their gunpowder
and gunners' stores to be made, and this in a variety of places,
where alone many distinct parts of the armament were to be had,
and the whole was to be assembled at Cork, under all the delays
of contrary winds, perverseness of sailors not under military
control, &c, &c, which are incident to such an undertaking.
The whole would however have arrived at Cork by the last week in
August but for a westerly wind which prevailed from the 25th
July till that time, and which detained in the Downs the
ammunition and stores for 8 of the out post ships which were
otherwise ready at Cork. We mention these circumstances only
for the purpose of shewing that if any inconvenience arises from
the lateness of the season it has not been in our power to prevent
it, and beg leave to add that from the information we have
received of the state of things at Cork, it seems probable that the
dispatch of the ships may be further delayed without any fault
of the Commissary, for the workmen there as well as here are
as much addicted to combinations for raising their wages and
are upon the whole very unmanageable tho' rather less so by the
last advices than before."
Remarks on the oatships, on the supplies of sourkrout, porter,
small salad seed and vinegar.
" On the 17th August we received directions to provide the
barrack furniture described in a return about that time received
as wanted for 25,000 men, and that we should for the present send
out about 2,500 chaldrons of coals and the same quantity in
January. We were afterwards on the 30th of August directed to
provide clothing for 5,000 provincials, and a pair of thick milled
woollen mittens for every man in both armies ; and to take
up and arm shipping sufficient to carry the whole, together with
the camp equipage, shoes, stockings, and linen for the next
campaign, as far as the agents could get them ready. In
contradiction of all the clamours of faction respecting the decay
of manufactures, &c, it is an absolute truth that there is scarce
an article of all these things to be found ready made, that
the price of everything is increased and still rising, and that we
are obliged to obtain goods of all sorts from the makers as matter
of favour and preference, whilst their workmen are universally
engaged in combinations and all the licentiousness arising from
a superabundance of employment. We have taken the steps
which appeared to us most likely to secure what is wanted in the
shortest time possible, and hope that nothing of the clothing kind
except trifles will remain on shore at the end of this month."
. . . As the War Office can only give us one single party of
recruits for the whole of these ships we have agreed for extra
seamen to be put on board so as to raise the complement of men
to about 2^ to a gun for everything under six pounders, and three
men to a gun for six pounders. The price of coals in this place
is rendered so extravagant by the port duties that it was at first
intended only to ballast the ships slightly with coals, and
ta supply the rest from the out ports by ships hired by the run.
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Some disappointments have arisen in getting ships upon that
footing, so the ships here are to be given a little more than the
ballast absolutely necessary in coals and the remainder is to be
sent from Burry River near Swansea on the coast of Glamorgan-
shire by some of the early victuallers and store ships arrived at
Cork from Quebec and ordered over to Burry Biver for that pur-
pose, and it seems probable that the January supply will be sent
through the same channel."
Signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 48. 7 pages.
Perhaps enclosed by Mr. Bobinson in his letter of 22 October.
Commissioners. — Lord Howe and Gen. Howe.
1776, September 19. New York. — Declaration.
Copy in manuscript. Vol. 2. No. 145. 2 pages.
Printed copy in the Public Record Office, America & W.
Indies 301, fo. 73 ; and in the Sackville MSS. ; MS. in the
Lansdowne Collection 88, fo. 22. Printed in Force's American
Archives.
Maj.-Gen. John Sullivan to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1776, September 19. Ship " Fanny." — " May it please your
Excellency, when I was lately at Philadelphia I informed Con-
gress that your Excellency was pleased to offer an exchange of
Lord Sterling and myself for officers of equal rank ; whereupon
they voted that Major-General Prescott and Brigadier-General
McDonald should be exchanged for us, and issued orders for their
being sent towards New York for that purpose, which I doubt not
has been done, and the exchange might immediately be made,
provided we were on shore to see it expedited. I must therefore
intreat your Excellency to permit us to go on shore with a flag
in order to get this business accomplished. Your Excellency
may be assured we shall avoid every kind of connection with the
American troops or army, further than is necessary for this pur-
pose, and that in case any difficulties should arise to prevent the
exchange taking place, we will immediately return again to such
place as your Excellency will be pleased to appoint."
Two copies. Vol. 1, No. 60 ; 3, No. 12. 1 page each.
General Washington to General Howe.
1776, September 19. Head Quarters. — Exchange of Gens.
Sullivan and Sterling.
Copies. Vol. 1, No, 59 and Vol. 3, No. 11. 1 page each.
Printed in Force's American Archives.
General Howe to Sir George Osborn.
1776, September 21. Head Quarters. — As the Hessian troops
have not been mustered since their arrival in America he is
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desired to wait upon Lt.-Gen. Heisterand fix with him the
earliest date for mustering them in their different encampments.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 150. 1 page.
General Howe to General Washington.
1776, September 21. York Island. — Exchanges.
Copies. Vol. 1, No. 61 and Vol. 3, No. 13. 3 pages each.
Printed in Force's American Archives, in Sparks's Corre-
spondence of the American Revolution and extract in his Life of
Washington.
Gen. Washington to General Howe.
1776, September 23. Head Quarters, Heights of Harlem. —
Same subject.
Two copies. Vol. 1, No. 62 ; 3, No: 14. 4 pages and 3 p>agcs.
Printed in Force's American Archives and in Sparks's
Washington.
Lt:-Col; Sir George Osborn to General Howe.
1776, September 25. Camp, York Island. — Has made a
muster and inspection of the 1st division of the Hessians and
found their arms and accoutrements in good order. They
are equipped with necessaries sufficient to last till the opening
of the next campaign. It is Gen. de Heister's intention to send
for from Hesse with the recruits of the next year what may later
be wanting. Has procured medicines to supply their hospitals
till Gen. Knyphausen's arrival. The clothing of many of the
regiments begins to wear out, and without a representation from
London to Hesse they have no assurance of being new clothed
next spring. If they remain in the. field late in the year they
will find their need of blankets.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 157. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Howe.
1776, September 30. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 83. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 503 ; copy 431, fo. 162, and in the Sackville MSS. Printed
in Force's American Archives.
General Howe. Proclamation.
1776, September 30. Head Quarters, York Island. — Concern-
ing deserters.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 162. 1 page.
Printed in Force's American Archives,
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James Fitter to the Secretary at War [Barrington] .
1776, October 3. Pulteney Street. — Having received a letter
from the Earl of Cavan, submits an extract therefrom. The
extract follows, dated Dublin, 25 September : — That Ensign
Joseph Gabbet, having been permitted to exchange from the
15th into the 30th in the room of Ensign John Speirs, he (Mr.
Fitter) is asked to acquaint Lord Barrington and get the affair
done as soon as possible.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 66. 167 words.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 16 October.
General Howe to General Washington.
1776, October 3. Head Quarters, York Island. — Exchanges.
Two copies. Vol. 1, No. 63 ; 3, No. 15. 2 pages each.
Printed in Force's American Archives, dated 4th ; extract in
Sparks's Washington.
Col. Guy Johnson.
1776, October 3. New York. — General review of the Northern
Confederacy and Department for Indian Affairs.
1776, October 4. New York. — Keturn of officers in Col. Guy
Johnson's department. (Perhaps accompanied his memorial of
30 October.)
Vol. 10. Nos. 204 and 203. 2 pages and 7 pages.
Bobert Mackenzie to Col. Guy Johnson.
1776, October 4. Head-Quarters, York Island. — On the
manner of making up and presenting accounts.
. Copy. Vol. 10. No. 205. 1 page.
General Washington to General Howe.
1776, October 6. Heights of Harlem. — Concerning exchanges.
Copies. Vol. 1, No, 64 ; and Vol. 3, No. 16. 2 pages each.
Printed in Force's American Archives and in Sparks's
Washington.
Boss and Gray to Lord Barrington.
1776, October 7. Conduit Street. — Arms and clothing for the
71st regiment were sent down to it in Scotland previous to its
embarkation for North America.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 69. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to General Howe, 18 Oct. 1776.
Lt.-Col. Sir George Osborn to Captain McKenzie.
1776, October 8. Camp of the Guards, York Island. — As he
has reason to believe that the monies issued to Genl. Heister
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have not been applied to the payment of the different regiments
but appropriated by their treasurer, Monsr. Lorentz, to the
Colonels of the several brigades only, apprehends that if General
Howe were to desire that the Hessian soldiers should be settled
with up to the last muster, the 24th September, receiving an
acknowledgment from each regiment for their deductions for
King's provision, it would be the means of stopping several
claims which may in future give much trouble, and prevent a
large sum of money being always ready (as is now the case) to
purchase up the provisions of the country we are in possession of,
and supplying open markets which are daily held at all their
Brigades.
Vol. 1. No. 149. 1 page .
Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey to General Howe.
1776, October 9. Halifax. — Extract. Hopes he will not dis-
approve of half-a-crown a day being given to Mr. Banyan to keep
the accompts of all the invalids left behind the army. As a
general officer has not commanded at this place for some years,
has struck off several articles brought in in the Town Major's
account, such as .£20 for an orderly-room, there being no such
place.
Vol. 29. No. 8. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, October 16. War Office. — Sending the enclosed.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 05. 1 page.
Enclosing letter from James Fitter of 3 October.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1777 [should be 1776], October 16. War Office.— Transmits
invoice of necessaries thought expedient to be sent for the use
of the army, the men to be put under stoppages for shoes and
shoe soles only. To direct these to be delivered, etc. 11,000
more pairs of shoes will be sent next month.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 67. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, October 18. War Office. — The arms and clothing for
71st Regiment were sent to Scotland as stated in the enclosed,
but further enquiry shall be made relative to the deficiency
mentioned. Four companies to be raised and added to Maj.-
Gen. Fraser's regiment and being additional are to remain
at home for the purpose of recruiting. Sends list of promotions.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. 68. 2 pages.
Enclosing Ross and Gray to Lord Barrington, see 7 Oct. 1776. .
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Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1776, October 18. Whitehall. — Compliments on the success
at Long Island.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 84. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 545 ; copy 431, fo. 166 ; and in the Sackville MSS. Printed
in Force's American Archives.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1776, October 18. Whitehall. — Augmentation of Hessian
Chasseurs, &c.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 85. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 541; copy 431, fo. 165 ; and in the Sackville MSS. Printed
in Force's American Archives.
Stores, &c.
1776, October 21. London. — List of ships with their
armaments. &c, employed in conveying provisions to America for
the use of the forces. Endorsed : — No. 1. List of Victuallers.
Vol. 56. No. 25. 4 pages.
1776, October 21. London. — List of ships freighted to carry
oats to America for the forces.
Vol. 4. No. 49. 2 pages.
Both these papers believed to be enclosed by Mr. Robinson to
Gen. Howe, 22 October.
John Robinson to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1776, October 22. Whitehall.— Sends duplicate of a letter of
10 August in respect to allowance of spruce beer to the army as
more conducive to health. The intention is therefore dropped of
sending out a greater quantity of porter. Sourkrout is being
sent as it can be prepared. Refers to letter of Mure, Son and
Atkinson, and various returns. Messrs. Nesbitt have been
ordered to replace the bread said to be bad. Sends extract of Mr.
Commissary Gordon's reply. The bread was ordered to be of the
same sort as the very best King's bread. It is hoped this cannot
occur again. However, the commissaries should be instructed to
take the mark and numbers of the packages by which the
particular contractor can be traced and the matter if necessary
inquired into. The ships at Corke have been delayed by com-
binations amongst the workmen, but most of all by the sailors.
When they are all sailed they will bring to him a supply of
provisions for 36,000 men for 12 months. Transports to be sent
back to Cork. Mr. Apthorpe's observations are far from being
satisfactory. He seems to wish to confound the business by his
observations about the exchange. Their Lordships are very
sensible that it is for the advantage of government to draw bills of
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exchange when money can be had for such bills at par, but their
objections were to the manner practised in drawing bills at
Boston and the apparent business carried on in it, in sending out
specie from hence {sic), to be advanced to Mr. Apthorpe for bills,
at a great and disadvantageous exchange, and so going on, in cir-
culation ; and that Mr. Apthorpe should be drawing bills on the
contractors at the same time that all the subsistence was actually
sending out in specie ; and also while their Lordships were
issuing and sending out in specie, money to meet his Excellency's
requisitions. He further confuses by not distinguishing the bills
for subsistence or extraordinaries on the requisitions. A reply as
to coals is awaited before taking any further steps.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 52. 5 pages.
Enclosing John Robinson to Gen. Howe, 10 August.
John Robinson to Messrs. Xesbitt, 10 August,
John Robinson to Messrs. Nesbitt, 16 August.
Commissary Gordon to Mr. Robinson, 20 August.
List of barrack furniture and clothing to be sent out. 12
September.
List of ships freighted to carry stores, 12 September.
Query. Messrs. Mure** letter of 14 September.
List of ships freighted to carry oats, 21 October.
List of ships with their armament, dec., 21 October.
Royal Warrant to Pay.
1776, October 23. St. James's. — Warrant for the pay of the
general and staff officers in North America. Addressed to Richard
Rigby, Paymaster General. Gen. Gage as Commander-in-chief
is made out at £10 a day; Carleton, Haldimand, Howe, Clinton,
Burgoyne, Earl Percy, Valentine Jones, and Cornwallis as
major-generals at i'2 10s. ; Colonels Prescott, James Grant, Eyre
Massey, John Vaughan, Francis Smith, James Agnew and Alex.
Leslie, as brigadier-generals at £1 10s. ; Capt. Wm. Dunbar as
major of brigade at 10s; Capt. Urquhartas town major at Boston
at 5s. ; Joseph Goldthwaite as barrack master at 10s. ; Lt. Ramsay
as town adjutant at Boston at 4s.; and John Jones as chaplain
at 6s. Sd. These are all for different periods, most of them down
to 24 December, 1775. Total £11,511 6s. Sd.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 101. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 22 December,
1776.
Sir George Osborn to Captain McKenzie.
1776, October 28. Camp of the Guards. — Sir George Osborn
presents his compliments to Capt. McKenzie and has just received
an application in form from General de Heister for another
;£ 15,000 in advance to be sent to Mr. Lorentz for the pay of the
Hessian troops.
Sir George hopes to be able to send Mr. Mackenzie the muster
rolls very soon, as his servant has been gone some days to New
York for that purpose. Mr. Barrow will be then able to ascertain
3580 E
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the exact sums which will he wanting every muster, and Monsr.
De Heister has consented to have the whole settled every two
months. The Waldeck Eegiment is upon an entire separate
establishment, and will ask their pay to be separately issued to
their order.
As this will probably be the last sums issued to Monsr. Lorentz
upon account, Sir George will be obliged to Capt. Mackenzie if he
will acquaint him when the general's warrant is issued for that
purpose.
P.S. — I don't at present recollect what sums have already been
issued to Monsr. Lorentz, the claim at present made for £15,000
I apprehend to be two months' subsistence, not allowing how-
ever for a deduction of King's provisions.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 159.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, October 29. War Office.— Captain Holmes of the 4th
regiment to be placed on half- pay from 29th September.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 72. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, October 29. War Office.— Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. 71. lpage.
Enclosure : —
Paper containing extract of a letter from Gen. Fraser dated
Edinburgh 22 October, and at the foot a note from Messrs.
Boss and Gray dated Conduit Street, 29 October, sending
that extract. Gen. Fraser states that though clothing
and arms were amply furnished, such icas the hurry oj
embarkation that many of the recruits did not join till tiro
days or even one day before embarking, and it was impossible
to clothe or arm them. Arms and clothing were sent of in
transports, great part of them being captured.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 70. 2 pages.
Lt.-Col. Sir George Osborn to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1776, October 29. Camp of the Guards. — Has just now
received an application from Lieut. -General de Heister for the
allowance of bat and forage for the last division of the Hessian
troops, alleging that they had been in march, and were at sea at
the time that the bounty of the 100 days was given to the 1st
division under his immediate command, and that a distinction
may be made in the number of rations allowed to the full colonel
from that given b}^ the quarter-master general in which there is
no rank specified between the brigadier and lieut. -colonel.
"Whenever I shall have leisure from my duty in the brigade
of guards, I propose under the order I had the honour to receive
from your Excellency in New York Island to visit and muster the
brigades lately arrived with Monsr. de Kniphausen as well as the
Waldeck Eegiment.
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" I have the pleasure to acquaint you that a very large supply of
every sort of necessaries for the Hessian troops are arrived with
their second division, shoes, shirts, and cloth, both "white and blue,
to repair their clothing.
"As the Waldeck regiment is upon a separate establishment in
every respect to the Hessian troops, and independent of the com-
mand of General Heister, I beg the favour of knowing whether
the orders I may have the honour of receiving from your
Excellency from time to time will not include both apprehending
that they will claim to be put exactly on the same footing.
Lieut.-Colonel Hanxleden commanding the Waldeck regiment
will acquaint me to-morrow what sums of money he wishes to
have upon account until the establishment of the whole of the
foreign troops may be settled up to the Christmas muster next."
Copy. Vol.1. No. 151.
Col. Guy Johnson to General Howe.
1776, October 30. New York. — Memorial. Recommending an
annexed list for continuance of employment and pay. (Qy. see
October 3 and 4.)
Copy. Vol.10. Xo.202. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, October 31. War Office. — Another body of German
recruits embarking for North America, sends distribution of these
into various British regiments. A fresh distribution may be made
if he thinks proper.
Duplicate signed letter, Vol.1. No* IS. I page.
Enclosing Distribution as above, 7 Nov. 1776.
Robert Cunningham, Maj.-Gen., Col. 14th Regt., to
Loud Barrington.
1776, November 1. Dublin. — Recommending Capt.-Lieut.
Ramsey for the company vacant by the death of Capt. Sutton.
P.S, — Hopes he will consider favourably Laurie the eldest
lieutenant and Adjutant Grant the eldest ensign, both on foreign
service.
Copy, Vol. 1. No. 76. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 7 Nov. 1776.
John Robinson, Secy., to General Howe.
1776, November 1. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Request-
ing him to give orders for issuing the whole subsistence to the
Hessian troops, whether complete or not, according to General
Heister's demand.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 57. lpage.
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John Robinson, Secy., to Sir George Osborn.
1776, November 1. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Their
Lordships are of opinion that the demand of General Heister for
the whole subsistence of the Hessian troops whether they are
complete or not is proper to be complied with.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 178. 1 page.
Added to a letter from Sir G. Osborn to Capt. McKenzie,
13 March 1777.
John Robinson, Secy., to Wm. Knox.
1776, November 2. Treasury Chambers. — Copies of two letters
the one signifying the approval of their Lordships of the com-
mission to Capt. Mackenzie to act as Paymaster- General of the
corps raised in America, the other that considering the demand of
General Heister for the whole subsistence of the foreign troops
proper to be complied with, a letter accordingly has been written
to Sir George Osborn.
Vol. 2. Nos. 87 and 88. I page each.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, 6 Nov. 1776.
Governor Martin to General Howe.
1776, November 4. New York. — Presents Maj. Alexander
McLeod and Capt. William Campbell of the Provincials of North
Carolina, who offer their services with five subalterns and a
handful of volunteers. Recommends them for honourable
provision. Certified 3 July 1779, by Robert Mackenzie, late
secretary to Sir Wm. Howe.
Extract. Vol. 2. No. 153. 2 folios.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, November 6. War Office. — A fresh commission is pre-
paring for Lieutenant Money of 63rd regiment to bear date
27 Nov. 1775, being the date of Mr. Bradford's commission,
which was superseded.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 74. 1 page.
Col. William Faucitt to Lord Barrington.
1776, November 6. Fludyer Street. — According to the
established practice of the late war in Germany, the pa}r of the
Hessian Chasseurs was higher than that of the Infantry in
general. Does not know exactly what would be the proportional
difference, having left it to General Schlieffen to furnish all
necessary information.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 103. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to General Howe, 24 Dec. 1776,
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Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1776, November 6. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 86. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 577 ; copy 431, fo. 174 ; and in the Sackville MSS. Extract
printed in Force's Archives.
Enclosures : —
John Robinson to Wm. Knox. 2 letters, see 2 Xov.
Lord Germain to John Stuart. Ext. see 5 Sept.
1776, November 6. — Extract of another letter from Lord G.
Germain to John Stuart.
Vol.2. Xo.89. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and JV. Indies
280, fo. 237 ; 397, fo. 126.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1776, November 6. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 91. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 131,
fo. 571 ; copy 431, fo. 171 ; and in the Sackville MSS. Printed
in Force's American Archives.
G. Studholme, Major of Brigade, to Maj.-Gen. Massey.
1776, November 6. Fort Edward, Windsor— " Fort Edward
stands on an advantageous eminence and was intended to com-
mand both Newport and the River St. Croix, but from the great
distance, and the rapidity of the tide, which would facilitate
vessels very much in passing by, it cannot entirely answer either
of those purposes, but as a post to give protection to the
inhabitants (in case of an invasion) it is an exceeding good one
and is convenient to the principal avenues from the country.
The great inconveniences of its situation are three hills to the
westward within cannon shot, which command the fort and
enfilade some of its defences, but this cannot be very material as
the parapet is only three feet thick which plainly shews it was
never intended to hold out against a regular siege, but when
finished will prove a compleat defence against musquetry.
" The fort is a regular square with four bastions, whose capital
measures about 200 feet ; it stands upon the top of the hill which
gives it a natural and gradued glacis of about 1800 feet. The
ditch is 7 feet deep and 24 broad. The parapet is 7 feet high
from the brim, but the banquet is not yet begun, and the want of
it renders great part of the works useless. The curtains are 104
feet, the flanks 29, and the faces 90, and along the scarp there is
a complete palisade.
"The fort contains barracks (when finished) that will lodge six
officers and about 150 men, and hospital that with convenience
will hold 26 patients ; a powder magazine nearly finished which
will contain above one hundred barrels, and litter age sufficient to
store about a year's provision.
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" The most material works now wanting for the defence of the
fort is the finishing of the ditch, the sloping of the glacis, the
clearing of the wall, and fixing the drawbridge and gate."
P.S. — " I hope very soon that Major Batt will enable me to
send you an exact report of Fort Cumberland."
Copy. Vol 29. No. 10. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, November 7. War Office. — Sending the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 75. 1 page.
Enclosing K. Cunningham to Lord Barrington, 1 Nov. 1776.
Lord F. Cavendish to Lord [Barrington].
1776, November 7. — Submitting case of Lt. Wood, eldest
lieutenant of the 34th regiment, who had been obliged to remain
in England while his regiment went to America, and who prays
he ma}7 be considered as an officer detached on duty, not
voluntarily absent.
Cop)/. Vol. 1. No. 83. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Carleton and to Howe, 12 Nov.
Resolution of Congress.
1776, November 7. — Suggested exchange of Colonel Miles for
Mr. Foxcroft and perhaps Colonel Atlee or Lt.-Col. Piper for
Mr. Dashwood. At the foot is a note by Gen. Washington,
6 December. " If the above exchange should prove agreeable
to his Excellency General Howe, it will be so to his most
obedient servant."
Two copies. Vol. 1, No. 96 ; 3, No. 24. 1 page each.
German Troops.
1776, November 7. Portsmouth. — Distribution of 278 recruits
nto thirteen different British regiments.
Copy. Vol, 1. No. 73.* 1 page.
Enclosed in Lord Barrington's duplicate letter of 31 October.
General Howe to General Washington.
1776, November 8. Head Quarters. — Concerning the release
of a servant of Major Stuart and on exchanges.
Two copies. Vol. 1, No. 11, and Vol. 3, No. 17. 1 page.
Printed in Force's American Archives.
Treasury Minute.
1776, November 8. Treasury Chambers. — Business relating
to memorials of Harley and Drummond as to bills drawn by
Messrs. Apthorpe and Chamier and complaints of those accounts ;
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as to the state of the Military Chest as per letters from Gen.
Howe and the persons to he sent out by Harley and Drummond
to adjust their accounts with Apthorpe.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 60. 5 pages.
Enclosed by [Secy. Robinson] to Gen. Howe, 25 Nov. 1776.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, November 9. War Office. — Sends list of ensigns
appointed by purchase since his last letter and some vacancies.
Further leave of absence granted to Ensign Pilkington of the
Both.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 79. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List oj ensigns and vacancies as above. 1 page.
General Washington to General Howe.
1776, November 9. Head Quarters. — Answer to his of the 8th
in si.
Two copies. Vol. 1. No. 78, and Vol. 3. No. 18. 3 pages.
Printed in Force's American Archives and in Sparks's
Washington.
General Howe to General Washington.
1776, November 11. Head Quarters.— In reply to the above.
2 copies. VoLl. No. 80 and Vol.8. No. 19. 3 pages and 2
pages respectively.
Printed in Force's American Archives and in Sparks's
Washington.
John Robinson, Secy., to General Howe.
1776, November 11. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— The bill
drawn to disburse the enclosed account is to be paid, but the
account itself is to be examined to see if the charges are
improper or too high.
Copy. Vol. L No. 58. 1 page.
Enclosing Account at Fort Gage, Illinois, see 31 Dec. 1775.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, November 12. War Office. — Sending the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. SI. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Lord Barrington to Sir Guy Carleton.
1776, November 12. — Transmitting copy of letter received from
Lord Frederick Cavendish.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 82. 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Erederick Cavendish to Lord Barrinqton, see
7 Nov.
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Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, November 12. War Office.— If he thinks the subject of
the enclosed memorial — Mr. Shireff — is deserving of further pay
he is to make it in such proportion as he shall think fit.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 84. 1 page.
Enclosing Memorial of Col. Prevost to Lord Barrington,
10 June 1776.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, November 12. "War Office. — That directions had been
given to Sir Guy Carleton to incorporate with other regiments in
Canada the remains of the 7th and 26th, but there now being
a probability of an exchange of the officers and men taken at
Chamble and St. John's, his Majesty leaves it to his determina-
tion whether to employ these corps under his command or follow
the above directions to Sir Guy. Maj.-Gen. Prescott, however,
may be placed on his staff.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. 86. 2 pages.
Edward Winslow to Captain Mackenzie.
1776, November 13. New York. — "A report has been made
of the quantity and quality of the goods in my care, by which
you perceive that many of them, such as baizes, flannels, caps,
mittens, and gloves, are calculated for this season, shoes (of
which I have twelve large hogsheads) are not to be procured at
any price, and are much wanted by the Army. I therefore con-
clude that it (sie) a matter of real importance that a distribution
be made as soon as possible. I have repeatedly applied to Lord
Percy to summon a meeting of the Board of General Officers, for
this purpose. I dare not apply again. I have also conversed
with all the gentlemen of the Board who are now in the city,
but, as his Lordship declines calling a meeting, they will not
concern themselves. Will not General Howe (in consideration
of the inconveniences which attend assembling the General
Officers at this time) give some orders relative to the issuing
such goods as may be now wanted ? I have all the returns by
which the Board were regulated at Halifax, and shall immediately
obey any directions which I may receive.
' ' The molasses and essence of spruce I have delivered to a Mr.
Honfield who brews for the army, he contracts to deliver me such
quantity of good beer as it will produce, on demand. This is the
only method I could contrive to save the molasses, as many of
the hogsheads (by frequent removals) were irreparably injured,
and the shifting it into other casks, would have been attended with
considerable expence and waste.
"In this and some other instances I have reluctantly proceeded
without proper authority, but I flatter myself I shall not be
censured, when it [is] considered that my motive is only to
preserve those things which would otherwise be entirely lost.
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" Mr. Bridgham (Who will deliver you this) is one of the persons
appointed at Halifax to inspect the cargo of the Renown, the
other (Mr. Saltonstall) I dismissed at Staten Island, and paid
him by order of Captain Balfour 5s. per day, which you afterwards
reimbursed me. Mr. Bridgham was employed on the same terms,
but has received nothing. His family is lately arrived from
Halifax and he is in want of money. An order for his pay would
much oblige him. Had it been in my power I would have
advanced it without troubling you now. I am, &c."
10 puncheons, quantity 1,000 gallons molasses. 1 cask,
quantity 3331bs. essence of spruce. 7 hogsheads, quantity
7,0001bs. tobacco. 8,000 yards white baize. 4,000 flannel
waistcoats. 7,000 pairs of mitts and gloves. 1 trunk, containing
necessaries for making the waistcoats. 2,362 pairs of shoes. A
ship came in yesterday or the day before with many other
articles.
Copy. Vol. 2. No, 144. 3 pages.
Board of General Officers.
1776, November 14. Horse Guards. — Report on a question
laid before them by the Judge Advocate General as to whether,
in case of the reduction of an additional company, the older cap-
tain by rank in the regiment or the older captain of a company
should be reduced.
Copt/. Vol. 1. No, 91. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 2 December 1776.
Captain Mackenzie to Francis Rush Clarke, Esq.
1776, November 19. New York.— That Sir Wm. Brtkine has
orders to take under his direction as Q.M.G. the provision train
from Britain. All representations should be made to and orders
taken from him.
Copy, Vol. 2. No, 148. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, November 20. War Office. — The regimental surgeons
belonging to the foreign corps are to be supplied with medicines
from the general hospital in the same manner as those of the
British forces.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. SI. lpage,
[Governor Chester] to [General Howe].
1776, November 21. Pensacola. — List of his troops for
defence of the province. Batteries unserviceable. Has com-
manded the engineer to carry on temporary works. Is at a loss
on whom to draw for expenses for these and for support of the
Royal American Regiment which he was ordered to quarter.
Recounts news received. Mr. Stuart and the Indians.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 192. 6 pages.
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Captain Mackenzie to Cols. IVJagaw, Attle, West and Burd.
1776, November 25. New York. — Signifies the Commander-
in-chief's consent to Colonel Miles going to the Congress, since it
is thought his presence will expedite the exchange of prisoners.
To communicate the same to Colonel Miles.
2 copies. Vol. 1. No. 88 and Vol. 3. No. 20. 1 page each.
[John Robinson, Secy.] to Sir William Howe.
1776, November 25. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— Trans-
mits copy of Minute respecting the state of the military chest and
the accounts of Mr. Apthorpe, late Deputy Paymaster. Desires
him to give every assistance to Messrs. Gordon and Crowder, who
are sent out by the contractors Messrs. Harley and Drummond to
examine and adjust their accounts with Mr. Apthorpe ; also that
directions be given to the Deputy Paymaster to receive and deposit
safely in the military chest all such money as shall from time to
time be sent out in specie to their agents.
Duplicate not signed. Vol. 4. No'. 61. 1 page.
Enclosing Treasury Minute, 8 November 1776.
John Robinson, Secy., to Sir William Howe.
1776, November 27. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Refers
him to the enclosed (not identified) letter and papers from Messrs.
Mure, Son and Atkinson for a full account of the situation of the
store-ships.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 62. 1 page.
Commissioners. — Lord Howe and Sir Wm. Howe.
1776, November 30. New York. — Proclamation.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 163. 4 pages.
Printed copy in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 301, fo. 95 ; and in the Sackville MSS. Printed in
Force's American x\rchives.
General Washington to General Howe.
1776, December 1. Head Quarters. —Acknowledges letter of
the 11th ult. Exchanges. Proposed exchange of Gov. Franklin
for Brig.-Gen. Thompson.
Two copies. Vol. 1, No. 89, and Vol. 3, No. 9. 1 page each.
Printed in Force's American Archives and in Sparks's
Washington.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, December 2. War Office. — Transmits the enclosed.
Further leave of absence granted to Capt. Marsden. Death of
Major Treby.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 90. 1 page.
Enclosing Report of Board of General Officers, 14 Nov. 1776.
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General Washington to General Howe.
1776, December 3. Head Quarters. — Concerning safe con-
ducts.
Tiro copies. Vol. 1. No. 92; 3. No. 21. 1 page each.
Printed in Force's American Archives.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, December 4. War Office. — Desires names of majors in
the army whose rank is prior to 1773, and who may be able and
willing to purchase lieutenant-colonelcys, that their pretensions
may be considered.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 93. 1 page.
Prisoners.
Narrative of Captain W. Home, Royal Fusiliers, of his treat-
ment when prisoner. Not dated, but found with other papers
about this date. On condition of being allowed to make choice of
Reading in Pennsylvania for their residence he and others gave
their parole. After remaining ten months at Beading, where they
were frequently insulted, they were removed contrary to agree-
ment to Lebanon, although it was previously known there was no
accommodation for them in that place. The committee of that
place wrote to Congress asking that they might be removed. On
complaining of the insults and threats they received, the person
who had charge of them answered that he was sorry for it, but
durst not interfere lest he himself should be treated in the same
manner. At last they were told they might be allowed choice of
another place so long as it was not Reading or Lancaster. They
replied to the effect that they had already been moved from the
place of their choice and were determined neither to say nor sign
anything until they were set down in a place where they could be
accommodated and live like gentlemen. The person to whom
this was addressed acknowledged that they were in the right.
Being thus freed from the former parole their desire of taking
active part in the service of their country made them attempt to
make their escape. Their enemies, since that time, to vindicate
themselves from the imputation of neglect, have thrown many
illiberal and unjust reflections on them.
Tiro copies. Vol. 1. No. 94 ; 3, No. 22. 4 pages each.
General Howe to General Washington.
1776, December 5. New York. — "Sir, The persons mentioned
in the inclosed list are sent in exchange for the officers and
others against whom their names are placed, being of equal rank
and station, altho' this partial mode of releasing a few at a time
upon parole is by no means the mode of exchange which from
your assurances I had a right to expect. The soldier has always
a stronger plea for this justice than the officer, as his sufferings
and wants from the nature of his situation must be felt in a
higher degree, which I am sorry to own is too much the case
with those in my possession from causes that cannot be removed.
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" The repeated applications I have made on this head, and the
indigencies lately given to expedite an exchange as far as
possible, need no comment. Humanity still urges me to one
more, and that it is in favor of your sick and wounded, who,
wanting accommodation, refreshments, and attendance, which
the town or country in its present situation do not afford, or the
surgeons of the King's army can give, are objects of real com-
passion. At the same time give me leave to observe that every
measure in my power has been taken to alleviate their sufferings,
and shall be continued, until you have had a reasonable warning
to provide more effectually for their relief. The consequences
will of course be hurtful to every feeling mind, but necessity
must justify the measure, it is, Sir, to you only that I can apply
for a performance of the agreements you have entered into, and
since your honour and humanity are equally concerned in this
compliance, I shall on that account also be sorry to find my
expectations disappointed. — With due respect, I am, Sir, your
most obedient servant."
Two copies. Vol. 1. No. 95 and Vol. 2, No. 23. 2 pages each.
1776, December 6. — Note by AVashington on a Resolution of
Congress of 7 November, which see.
Several American Officers to Gen. Howe.
1776, December 8. New York. — The state of the sick and
wounded prisoners being too melancholy for recital they entreat
that a proper place may be agreed on by his Excellency and Gen.
Washington where these sick and wounded may be conveyed,
pledging their faith to continue inactive until regularly exchanged
or under such limitations and restrictions as may be thought
necessary. Signed by Colonels Robert Magaw, Samuel Miles,
and Samuel Attlie, and by Lieut. -Colonels Michael Swoope,
James Piper, Peter Kacklin and Nicholas Lotz.
Two copies. Vol.1, Xo. 97 ; 3, No. 25. 2 pages each.
Hesse Cassel. Convention with Great Britain.
1776, December 11. Cassel. — To supply a corps of 1,067 men
to serve in America. With " Etat du Corps de Chasseurs en
entier."
Copy in French, Vol. 24, No. 88, in English, No. 90-1. 7 and
10 pages.
Original in the Public Record Office, Foreign Office, Treaties.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, 3 March 1777.
Monsieur Lorentz to Sir George Osborn.
1776, December 12. New York. — " Sir, It is with the
greatest pleasure and thankfulness that I remember me your
kindness of procuring us the last warrant from the 4th Nov. for
15,000 pounds sterling to pay the subsistance money for our
troops.
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" I then believed our accounts would be settled before the end
of the year ; but many of our regiments being so very far from
one another, and finding myself in want of the establishments of
the Artillery General Staff Commissariat and Hospital, without
knowing where they are to be had, there is not much hope that
this affair will be finished this year.
"I paid the regiments that are gone away to the end of the
year, and furnished all our Second Division the time since she
arrived here, with money. Hence you may conclude, Sir, that
the stock can't now be otherwise than very small. However, his
Excellency, Lieut.-General de Heister has lately given orders to
all our regiments that they should pay the duty to the soldiers
every five days in ready money.
" 'Tis for that reason I see myself obliged to come to you. Sir.
and beseech you, Sir, and beseech you that you may request his
Excellency General Howe to grant us another temporary warrant
of £30,000, considering that we have had only 45,000 pounds in
all for our whole corps, and yet the Second Division has nothing
received in account of her subsistance money. By doing us this
favour you will get rid for a good while of the petitions that will
be made to you for money every day.
" If you would be so kind to let me know, whether you think to
let pass our troops muster at the end of this month, you would
oblige by it very extraordinary. — Sir, &c."
Copy, Vol. 1. No. 162. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Sir G. Osborn to Capt. Mackenzie, 14 Dec. 1770.
General Washington to General Howe.
1776, December 12. Bucks County. — Exchanges.
Two copies. Vol 1. No. 98 and Vol. 3. No. 26. 2 pages
cad i.
Printed in Force's American Archives and in Sparks's
Washington.
Sir George Osborn to Captain McKenzie.
1776, December 14. Brunswick. — Begs him to lay the
enclosed application before Gen. Howe and if he should grant
another warrant for £30,000 on account for payment of the
Hessian troops up to the 24th December he will carry it to New
York when he visits the Hessian headquarters and settles the
whole of the accounts to that date.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 161. 1 page.
Enclosing J. G. Lorentz to Sir G. Osborn, 12 Dec. 1776.
General Washington to Gen. Howe.
1776, December 17. Headquarters. — Exchanges.
Two copies. }\>l. 1. No. 99 and Vol. 3. No. 27. 2 pages
each.
Printed in Force's American Archives and, in part, in Sparks's
Washington,
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Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, December 22. War Office. — Sends the enclosed. Desires
to know of any omission, that it may be made good in future.
Also requests half-yearly certificates of persons to whom pay is
due, that he may lay proper warrants before the King.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 100. 1 page.
Enclosures :—
Warrant for pat/ of General and Staff Officers, see 23 Oct.
Estimate of the Pay of General and Staff Officers and officers
of the Hospitals for the Forces in America as voted by
Parliament for the year 1777.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 105. 2 pages.
Recruits.
1776, December 22. Montserrat. — Account of a party of
Recruits of the 8th Regiment embarked under Ensign John
Piercy of the 47th for New York.
Recruits of Ensign Wilmott's party that were drafted at
New York. — Sir Wm. Howe's army.
1776, December 22. Montserrat. — Account of a party of
German Recruits of the 8th Regiment embarked under Ensign
Piercy as above.
Vol. 6. Nos. 245, 246 and 247.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 28 Nov. 1777.
Lord Barrington to General Howe.
1776, December 24. War Office. — Some doubts having arisen
here on claims made by the Landgrave of Hesse Cassel relating
to higher pay said to be due to the Chasseurs, etc., asks for intel-
ligence to enable him to do justice if the claim is well founded.
It is represented that the Chasseurs do not precisely answer to
the Light Infantry in the British Service, but have always been
considered as of a higher rank. Sends copy of Faucitt's letter
on the subject. Asks what number of Anspessades there are
among the Hessians and rate of their pay.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 1. No. 102. 2 pages.
Enclosing Col. Faucitt to Lord Barrington, 6 November 1776.
Sir George Osborn to Captain McKenzie.
1776, December 28. Broad Street, New York. — Requesting a
warrant for his personal pay as Muster-Master General. He will
endeavour to settle the pay of the Hessians up to the 24th in-
clusive and call on Capt. McKenzie to-morrow morning.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 160. 1 page.
General Washington to General Howe.
1776, December 29. Headquarters, Bucks County.
Two copies. Vol. 1. No. 104 and Vol. 3, No. 28. 1 page each.
Printed in Force's American Archives and in Sparks's Wash-
ington.
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Lt.-Col. Sir George Osborn to Captain Mackenzie.
1776, December 31. — " Sir George Osborn's compliments to
Capt. Mackenzie, the allowance from Great Britain for Genl.
Heisters is 10s. per day to Capt. Faucitt, and to Monsr.
Bourmatrie, but Sir George has grea^t reason to believe that a
deduction is made of 5s. per day from all the aids-de-camp (not
English), and that it reverts to the Landgrave."
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 163. 1 page.
John Robinson, Secy., to General Howe.
1776, December 31. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — The
things on the enclosed lists will be sent out with all expedition,
the provincial soldiers to be put under stoppages for the buckles
and articles not usually found the soldiers.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 65. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
List oj materials for clothing 3,000 men (Provincials) — Red
doth for coats, white for waistcoats and breeches; 5 dozen
buttons to each suit; dark- hroicn cloth for "legungus" ;
"colters" buckles, cloth for facing — white, green or bine
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 64. 1 page.
List of camp equipage /or 8,000 men, supposing them divided
into eight battalions of 10 companies, each company con-
sisting of 4 scrjeants, 4 corporals, 2 drummers, and 90
privates.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 66. 1 page.
(Similar papers scut 14 January, 1777.)
Stores.
N.D. [1776.] — Return of bedding in possession of the troops
from Boston. Twenty-six regiments, with the number of bed-
cases, bolster cases, rugs and coverlets, blankets and pairs of
sheets to each.
Vol. 51. No. 104. 1 page.
Stores.
1777, January 1. London. — Draft of a letter to nine masters
of ships. That as it seems probable his ship may not have
reached Canada before winter, and this letter may find him in
some port of North America, he is to proceed to New York or
elsewhere as he may be directed by Sir William Howe, deliver
this cargo and follow the orders of that General.
Vol. 4. No. 72. 1 page.
1777, January 2. Treasury Chambers. — Treasury minutes
concerning the state of the military chest ; Messrs. Harley and
Drummond, &c.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 69. 2 pages.
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1777, January 4. London. — List of victuallers destined for
Canada, of whose arrival at Quebec no advice has yet been
received. Marked No. 2.
Original. Vol, 56. No. 30. 1 page.
1777, January 4. London. — List of provisions shipt from
Cork for the use of the forces under Sir William Howe. Marked
No. 4.
Original. Vol. 56. No. 29. 2 pages.
The above four papers appear to be enclosures in Mr. Eobin-
son's letter of 14 January.
Lt.-Col. Clarke to Maj.-Gen. Frederick.
1777, January 6. — Mr. Colvill, being the eldest ensign, should
precede Mr. Lane in the lieutenancy.
Extract. Vol. 6. No. 142. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 23 May.
Gen. Howe to Governor Arbuthnot.
1777, January 7. New York. — " The clothing sent out for the
Corps which Governor Legge attempted to raise is the same as is
designed for the Provincials in general, wherefore I request you
will be so good as to acquaint M. G. Massey that the effective
men of Goreham's may be provided out of this clothing, giving
receipts for the same, and I should think it would be necessary
to appoint some person to have it in particular charge and to
keep a regular account of the issues for the satisfaction of
Government.
"It is signified to me by the Lords of the Treasury that the
Nova Scotia Volunteers should be subsisted in the same manner
as McLean's and Goreham's."
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 11. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey.
1777, January 7. New York. — " The bat and forage money
last granted to the troops here was intended as an extra gratuity
to them, not only in consideration of their past fatigues in a
campaign unusually long, but as they were likely to continue in
some degree during the whole winter. If the liberty I have taken
was to be extended to Halifax, the troops at St. Augustine and
Pensacola might think themselves equally entitled, wherefore I
cannot possibly grant the request of Major Souter, Captains
McDonald and Ramsay.
" I must desire that you will by every opportunity send me
returns of the troops under jowv command, always distinguishing
their stations and including Governor Legge's corps equally with
others. It is signified to me by the Lords of the Treasury that
the men of this corps should be subsisted in the same manner as
McLean's and Goreham's.
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" The clothing that was sent out for them, and which I under-
stand by Governor Arbuthnot had arrived, will answer equally
well for Goreham's Corps, and 1 have wrote to the Governor on
the subject.
" I am obliged to you for your care of Mr. Bunyan and if you
find him a useful and deserving man I can have no objection to
your continuing him in any post wherein he can be serviceable."
Extracts. Vol. 29. No. 12. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, January 10. War Office. — " During the late war, when
no deduction was made from the men on account of provisions,
there was a stoppage of fivepence per diem made from the men's
subsistence while in hospital, but as a deduction of twopence-
halfpenny per diem is made in North America on account of
provisions, I have the honour to acquaint you his Majesty has
been pleased entirely to approve of the step, which it is understood
you have thought proper to take in reducing the hospital stoppage
to fourpence per diem."
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 93. 1 page,
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, January 11. War Office.— Death of Lt. Wm. Gordon of
the 52nd.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 94. 1 folio.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, January 13. War Office. — Acknowledges dispatches.
Some further arrangement necessaiy over two successions. Sir
James Baird's commission as cnptain of additional company in
the 71st is cancelled, his appointment by the General bearing an
earlier date. Encloses list.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. Xo. 95. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
Memorandum relative to the two successions in the 10th and
43rrf regiments.
Vol. 6. No. 96. 2 pages.
" Additional companies 71st regiment."
Vol. 6. No. 97. I page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to John Stuart.
1777, January 13. New York. — With regard to the manage-
ment of the Southern Indians.
Copy. Vol.1. No. 119. 6 pages. Extract. Vol. 8. No. 146.
2 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 161.
3580 F
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General Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, January 13. Head Quarters. — Concerning prisoners.
Added is an affidavit by Lieutenant Yates dated Princetown,
9 January, as to illtreatment by a British soldier when lying
wounded on the field of battle. (Printed, letter only, in Sparks's
Washington.) •
Tiro copies. Vol. 3. No. 29 ; 5, No. 1. 3 pages each.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, January 14. Whitehall. — Nos. 1, 2 and Separate.
Three letters.
Duplicate signed letters. Vol. 5. Nos. 4, 3 and 2. 8 pages,
3 pages, 2 pages.
Also in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 132
and 431 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Messrs. Mure, Son & Atkinson to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, January 14. London. — Desiring directions what
quantity of rum to provide and where to deliver it. Mr. Loring,
their agent in New York, will engage for its delivery.
Extract. Vol. 4. No. 80. 2 pages.
Messrs. Mure, Son & Atkinson to Joshua Loring, Junr.
1777, January 14. London. — They write to the General by
this conveyance that he (Loring) will undertake in their names
for any quantity of rum he may require. The ships will carry
about 1,800 puncheons at each trip and they can make at least
three trips a season. They will still add to them, because if not
wanted to carry rum they may be loaded home with sugar. As
they expect the General may call upon them for more than one-
fourth of the whole supply they request him to engage in their
names for whatever he shall require.
Extract. Vol. 4. No. 81. 2 pages.
This and the above enclosed by Messrs. Mure to the Treasury,
24 June, and by Secretary Eobinson to Howe, 6 August.
Extracts of both also in Lord Dartmouth's MSS., 14th Report
Appendix, X, p. 432.
John Robinson to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, January 14. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Acknow-
ledges letters. It is a singular satisfaction to their Lordships to
hear that the supplies of provisions are ample and satisfactory
except the defect of the bread and part of the flour. The number
and particular mark of such packages should always be given and
with a certified survey. As the Commissary at Corke has
strongly and repeatedly certified to the Board the good quality
and fitness of the bread it is apprehended these articles must have
suffered on the voyage from the packages not being adequate and
proper. Impossibility at that time of getting staves for casks.
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This incouveniency is now in part remedied. As his Excellency's
present situation enables him to carry on the bakery no more
bread need now be sent. No provisions are to be sent but what
are of the first quality and perfectly sound, and all risk (except
danger and damage on the voyage) is to be at the hazard of the
contractors. A fleet of transports will be sent out in the spring.
Sends list of ships sailed since those of which advice has been
received of arrival. It is probable owing to the long detention at
Cork many ships may not reach Canada this year. Paper No. 2
contains list of the Canada victuallers and their cargoes of which
no account has been received of arrival at Quebec. No. 3 is a
copy of the orders sent to Halifax. General Massey is allowed to
take out of the " Union " £12,000, part of the money on board.
Captain Jacob's demand of 2 per cent, for carrying the money
from Halifax to New York is not allowed any more than Captain
Braithwaite's was. No. 4 contains an account of the four store-
ships for Canada. If these ships come to New York he is to
appropriate what is necessary of both stores and provisions.
Perhaps he might find an opportunity of sending to Canada the
camp equipage and regimental stores. Orders are given as per
list No. 5 to provide camp equipage for 8,000 Provincials, and
clothing for 3,000 more as per list No. 6. Mr. Chamier states
he is purchasing salt, pork, flour and other articles. Their
Lordships have no objection if this is by his Excellency's
particular orders, but if the Commissary makes purchases to any
large extent there will be a double provision and risk of waste.
The contracts for rum are left to his judgment. Regrets failure
of endeavours to furnish by Lt. Hawker fresh provisions and
draught horses. Sends minute of the Board paper No. 7 as to
the military chest. Mr. Apthorpe continues to draw bills without
explaining whether for subsistence or extraordinaries, notwith-
standing repeated directions to make such distinction. To
dispose if possible at New York of the tar oil which Mr.
Chamier finds useless.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 67. 10 pages.
Enclosures : —
List of Victuallers destined for Canada of ivhosc arrival at
Quebec no advice has yet been received. Marked No. 2.
See 4 January.
Draft of a letter to nine masters of ships. See 1 January.
List of provisions shijrt from Cork for the use of the forces
under Sir William Howe. Marked No. 4. See 4 January.
Treasury minutes. See 2 January.
List of camp equipage for 8,000 Provincials. {Same as that
under 31 December 1776.)
Vol. 4. No. 71. 1 page.
List of materials for clothing 3,000 Provincials. (Same as
that under 31 December 1776.)
Vol. 4. No. 70. 1 page.
Minutes relative to the supply of provisions to the troops in
America.
Vol.4:. No. 68. 2 pages.
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General Sir William Howe to Col. A. Prevost.
1777, January 15. " By ye Lively Frigate," New York. —
Acknowledges receipt of letters of 9th September and 12th
October. Is glad the town of St. Augustine is in a state of
defence. Hopes the province can be secured from insult. Mr.
Stuart is directed to have the Creek and Chactaw Indians in
readiness against invaders. Promises provisions, money and
barrack furniture. Instructions relative to vacancies.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 133. 4 pages.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Gov. Chester.
1777, January 20. New York. — "I have the honour of your
Excellency's letter of 30th August, 1776, giving a particular
account of the situation of the province under your command in
respect to the enemies of Government, who seem to pervade the
whole continent.
"I have also received the fullest accounts from Mr. Stuart of
the Indian nations and their dispositions. His influence with
these people, added to your own strength, will, I hope, keep West
Florida in quietness ; and to give you the clearest idea of my
conceptions on this head I have enclosed a copy of my letter to
Mr. Stuart, and do refer you to the copy of another sent to
Governor Tonyn, which I have put under cover to Mr. Stuart,
from both which your Excellency will collect my sentiments
regarding the Floridas, and know upon what you are to build
your security.
"My principal recommendation is, that a perfect good under-
standing may be supported between the different branches of
power, and that the most effectual exertions may be made for the
suppression of the enemies, as well as for the preservation of his
Majesty's government.
"I am perfectly satisfied of your Excellency's zeal to promote
those desirable ends, and have the honour to be, &c.
" N.B. — My letters are sent under flying seals, that your
Excellency may have every information they contain, not having
time to take copies."
Copy. Vol.1. No. 108.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lt.-Col. Stiell.
1777, January 20. New York. — Desires him to acknowledge
the receipt of letter and enclosure from Lt.-Col. Dickson.
Encloses warrants for holding general courts martial and
authorizes execution of any sentence short of death or cashiering
of officers.
Extract. Vol.1. No. 113. 1 page.
General Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, January 20. Morris Town, Head Quarters. — Touching
supplies for prisoners. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, Vol. IV.,
p. 287.
Two copies. Void. No. 30; and 5, ATo, 6. 2 pages each.
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Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to Colonel A. Prevost.
1777, January 21. " Per the Lively," New York. — Former
letter empowering him to put in execution any sentence is not to
be understood to comprehend the cashiering of commissioned
officers.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 132. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to General Washington.
1777, January 23. New York. — Concerning treatment of
prisoners. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, Vol. 4, p. 555.)
T (co copies. Vol.3. No. 29 ; and 5. No. 7. 2 pages each.
Sir George Osborn to Captain Mackenzie.
1777, January 25. Rariton Landing. — Returns estimates sent
him to sign. Has taken notice in the general estimate that the
pay of the general officers and hospitals as well as the com-
missariat is not brought to account. The reason always has been
that the Hessians have ever wished to set up a claim for an
establishment of Hospital and Commissariat. Has no authority
from the " Nottes concernant l'argent de levee " and the "Etats"
laid before Parliament. Has no instructions concerning the
artillery, which they wish to have paid equal to the
British, for which purposes encloses a letter to Lord George
Germain, to be sealed and forwarded if approved. P.8. — An
estimate for the Waldeck Regiment ought to go home and be
signed with those of the Hessians.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 175. 1 page.
Troops.
1777, January 25. — List of officers of the Guards ordered for
the American Service.
Signed copy. Vol. 6. No. 99. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 3 February.
General Sir William Howe to Lt.-Col. (William) Walcot.
1777, January 26. New York. — " The exchange of prisoners
has been attended with such a variety of delays on the part of the
enemy, that it is become absolutely necessary to send an officer
of rank to expostulate on that head with General Washington."
Minute directions as to his proceedings.
Two copies. Vol. 3. No. 47 ; 5. No. 9. 5 pages each.
Enclosure : —
1777, January 26. — Power from Sir William Howe to Lieu-
tenant Colonel William Walcot. " To treat, determine and
agree .... upon all matters relative to prisoners of
war:'
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 8. 3 pages. (See also 3 February.)
S()
John Boddington to Brig. -Gen. Cleaveland.
1777, January 28. Ordnance Office. — Signifying his Majesty's
commands that no engineer on service should act as aide-de-camp
to any general officer. The commanding engineer under Gen.
Howe at New York is directed to see the order complied with.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 10. lpage.
Gen. Sir William Howe to William Newton, Esq.
1777, January 29. Philadelphia. — Authority to receive from
Messrs. Gordon and Crowder, Agents to Messrs. Harley and
Drummond such sums of money as they have raised, or may
hereafter raise in this city by bills on their constituents for
supplying the extraordinaries of the army.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 11. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Gen. Washington.
1777, January 29. New York. — Has no objection to Mr.
Lewis Pintard acting as agent, but it must only be for the
purpose of receiving and distributing to the prisoners any
necessaries sent in. So many American prisoners have been sent
back that the sending from Pennsylvania supply of meat and
flour can only be judged unnecessary.
Two copies. Vol. 3. No. 31 ; and 5. No. 12. 1 page each.
Brandenburg Anspach. Treaty with Great Britain.
1777, February 1. Anspach. — For a corps of 1,200 Infantry.
Copy. In French. Vol. 24. No. 96. 7 pages.
Original in the Public Kecord Office, Foreign Office. Treaties.
Captain Mackenzie to Monsr. Lorentz.
1777, February 2. New York. — The officer commanding at
Rhode Island is at a loss to know the sum that should be granted
per month to the Hessian battalions on that service. Begs to be
favoured with an abstract, as the warrants granted to them for
pay will finally be cancelled by a general one to him (Lorentz).
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 164. 1 page.
Monsr. Lorentz to Captain Mackenzie.
1777, February 2. New York. — Answer. The Hessian regi-
ments at Rhode Island are provided with money sufficient to the
end of this month. Six thousand seven hundred and sixty-seven
pounds sterling were sent 12th January by the " Greyhound "
frigate. Not a farthing should be paid by the general on
account of this month or before, but if any is required next
month 300 to 340 pounds sterling should be paid to each regiment,
for which he will take receipts.
Copy. Vol.1. No. 170. lpage.
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Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, February 3. War Office. — Captain Bosville of the Foot
Guards to return to Great Britain on account of ill-health.
Captain Hamilton to replace hirn. Encloses list of officers of the
Guards under orders of embarkation (see 25 January).
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 98. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lt.-Col. Walcot.
1777, February 3. — Same as that on 26 January.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 13. 3 pages.
Captain Mackenzie to Lt.-Col. Walcot, 5th Begt.
1777, February 3. New York. — Information has been given to
Gen. Howe of the detention and ill-treatment of sixteen men of
Skinner's Brigade in Hartford Gaol, and of a soldier of the 37th
regiment detained prisoner at Farmington. To be particular in
his demands for the immediate release of these men and to
enquire into the causes of their detention.
Two copies. Vol. 8. No. 48 ; and 5. No. 14. 1 page each.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, February 4. War Office. — As to payment of the officers
of the Foot Guards.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 100. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, February 6. War Office. — Extra pensions to be provided
for sergeants. One hundred more upon the Establishment of
Chelsea Hospital are to receive one shilling a day.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 101. 1 page.
General Washington to General Howe.
1777, February 6. Head Quarters, Morris Town. — Sir, This
will be delivered to you by Major Edmonston who was sent down
by General Schyler to go to New York upon parole to return or
send out an officer of equal rank.
If Major Williams of Colonel Rawlin's battalion has not been
already sent out I desire he may be the officer in exchange. If
he should have been sent out I shall be glad that either Major
Browne or Major Wells of Connecticut may be released.
Two copies. Vol. 3. No. 33 ; and 5. No. 17. 1 page each.
Lord George Germain to John Stuart.
1777, February 7. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 21. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, No. 5, 3 March
1777.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 281,
fo. 5; copy 397, fo. 149.
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John Sullivan to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, February 8. Chatham. — Enclosing by order of General
Washington a list of prisoners taken by the British Army within
New Jersey. If exchange is consented to will send as many
soldiers to New York, Amboy or Brunswick at such time as may
be appointed.
Two copies. Vol. 3. No. 32 ; 5. Xo. 15. 1 page each.
Enclosure : —
List of prisoners taken in Xew Jersey, Caleb Potter, Zach.
Seikell, James Lambert, John Haines and Joint Williams,
confined in Neiu York; John Melick and William Brook-
field, confined in Amboy ; Elias and Elilni Campbell taken
at Spring field and supposed to be at New York.
Two copies. Vol. 3. Xo. 32° ^ and 5. Xo. 16. 1 paye each.
Hanau Treaty or Ulterior Convention.
1777, February 10. Hanau. — To supply chasseurs.
Copy. Volte. No. 94. § pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, No. 3, 3 March,
1777.
Original in the Public Record Office, Foreign Office. Treaties. ■
Hospitals.
1777, February 15. New York. — Return of the weekly
expenditure of wine and sugar in his Majesty's hospitals at New
York. Adolph French, clerk.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 121. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 25 March 1777.
Provincial Troops.
1777, February 17. London. — Invoice of sundry materials for
clothing shipped per Thomas Harley on board the "Friendship "
transport, Captain Lumley, by order and for account and risk of
the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, with, on the facing
page, invoice of materials for clothing shipped per " Howe "
transport, Captain Atkins. Compare 31 December 1776, and
under 14 February 1777.
Original. Vol. 54. No. 65. 2 pages.
Believed enclosed in Secy. Robinson's letter of 4 March.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, February 18. War Office. — There is a company vacant
in the 52nd Regiment owing to the appointment of Captain
Crawford to a company of Invalids.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. Xo. 102. 1 page.
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Messrs. Cox & Mair to Lord Barrington.
1777, February 18. Craigs Court. — Concerning a disputed
lieutenancy in the 57th regiment. Enquires what steps are to
be taken in regard to Lieut. Thornhill.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 112. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 14 March 1777.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Ma j. -Gen. Schuyler.
1777, February ' 18. New York. — Answer to letter of 6th.
Agrees to release either Majors Brown, Williams or Wells, pro-
vided Major Edmonstone, who is the bearer of this, be permitted
to go to Canada.
Two copies. Vol. 3. No. 33;?; 5. No. 17 .° 2 pages each.
MONSR. LORENTZ to CAPTAIN MACKENZIE.
1777, February 18. New York.— Finds that 3-40 pounds
sterling is too little for the Hessian regiments at Rhode Island.
Begs that the General be informed that he should cause £'2,300
to be paid and distributed over the six regiments.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 169. 1 page.
Captain Mackenzie to Lieut.-Col. Fanning.
1777, February 19. New York.— That Mr. William Dement is
to join his corps with the rank of Supernumerary Captain ; his
pay to commence from 25 December 1776.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 18. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, February 24. War Office. — Arrangements concerning
the officers of the Additional Companies.
Copy. Vol.Q. No. 103. 2 pages.
Enclosure ; —
Return of officers posted to the Additional Companies oj various
regiments, and the vacant officers accounted Jor belonging to
Sir William Howe's army. Endorsed: — "Officers of the
Additional Companies remaining in Great Britain.*'
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 104. 4 pages.
Robert Catherwood to Bobert Adair, Esq.
1777, February 25. St. Augustine. — " I even can't be allowed
by the garrison a spade, a shovell, or rake to keep the hospital
properly clean, as the Barrack Master acquaints the Commanding
Officer that his instructions from the Barrack Master General are,
not to interfere in any manner with the hospital, yet they have
frequently kettles from me for the different expeditions, having
none but iron potts in the barracks."
Extract. Vol. 6. No. 138. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 21 May.
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Lord Barrington to Major Saxton, 45th Foot.
1777, February 27. War Office. — Cannot recommend him for
further leave of absence, he having already been allowed two
years.^ Should he wish to sell his majority, undertakes to satisfy
the King that nothing but ill-health has obliged him to quit his
profession.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 251. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to General Howe, 9 December
1777.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Gen. Washington.
1777, February 27. Brunswick, Head Quarters.— Desires a
cartel. Complains of treatment of Lt.-Col. Campbell of the 71st
and others. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, IV., 556.)
Two copies. Vol.2. No. 46 ; and 5. No. 19. 2 pages each.
Sir George Osborn to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
N.D. [supposed Feb. 1777.] — " Sir George Osborn proposes to
see Sternes Brigade in New York on Monday, General Knip-
hausens at his fort on Tuesday, and on thursday or Friday to
go by Elizabeth Town in his return to Brunswick to pass the
musters of the Waldeckers up to the 24th of December. If
General How should wish to have any cheque made upon the
two brigades in Khode Island Sir George Osborn will give Mr.
Porter (the commissary for musters) a deputation to do so when
he goes there to muster the British regiments.
" Sir George will examine Mr. Lorentz's estimate with the last
musters and sign it in order that it may be laid before Parlia-
ment, keeping that General de Heister has signd by his own
voucher."
Vol. 1. No. 165. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 1. War Office. — Sends an embarkation return
of camp necessaries for the forces with an invoice of hospital
stores shipped on board the "Bute " on the 26th February.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 105. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 1. War Office. — One hundred recruits have been
ordered to take care of the same number of horses to be sent out
for the remount of the Light Dragoons. The paymasters to be
directed to give these recruits an extra twopence per day while
on this service. Bepeats request for names of officers who
received tents sent to Boston early in 1775, that the maker may
receive payment.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 106. 2 pages.
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Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 2. War Office. — After consultation with Lord G.
Germain and Mr. Adair it is agreed that Mr. John Napier be sent
out as Superintendent General of all the hospitals. Refrains from
speaking to his Majesty till Howe's approbation of Mr. Napier
and his office has been obtained. Sends proposed instructions.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 107. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
Copy oj instructions proposed for John Napier as Superinten-
dent of Hospitals.
Vol. 6. No. 108. 4 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 8. War Office. — Acknowledges letter.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 131. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 3. Whitehall.— No. 3.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 24. No. 87. 3 pages.
Enclosing : —
Treaty ivith Hesse Cassel, 15 Jan. 1776.
Treaty with Hesse Cassel, 11 Dec. 1776.
Treaty with Hanau, 10 Feb. 1777.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 205; copy 431, fo. 185 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 3. Whitehall.— No. 4.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 22. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 211 j copy 431, fo. 187 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 8. Whitehall.— No. 5.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 20. 5 pages.
Enclosing Lord G. Germain to John Stuart, 7 Feb. 1777.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 215 ; copy 431, fo. 189 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 3. Whitehall.— Separate.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 93. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Sir R. Hemes to Gen. Howe, 5 March 1777.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132.
fo. 223; copy, 431, fo. 192; and in the Sackville MSS.
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Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 3. Morris Town, Head Quarters. — Answer to his
of 27th February. (Printed in Spark's Washington, IV., 557.)
Two copies. Vol. 3. No. 49; 5. No. 23. 1 page each.
John Kobinson, Secy., to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 4. Treasury Chambers. — Provincial clothing
shipped as per enclosed invoice. Storeships sent. Mr. Chamier
appointed Comptroller of Accounts, and Mr. Wier Commissary
General. Keturns and public accounts desired. Subsistence for
the foreign troops has been regularly sent out in the same
manner as for the British troops. Indian presents to be
retained ; others being sent out for Canada. Oats will be sent.
Mr. Gordon ordered to put special marks and numbers on each
cask and package of bread, etc., that it may be readily known by
whom supplied and shipped. Approval of Capt. Eobert
Mackenzie as Paymaster of the Provincial Troops.
Marked : — Keceived by the Liverpool, 5th July.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 4. No. 73. 6 pages.
Enclosing : —
Invoices of sundry materials tor clothing shipped per " Friend-
ship " and " Howe." See 17 Feb. 1777.
Gen. Washington to Lt. -Colonel Harrison.
1777, March 4. Morris Town, Head Quarters. — To improve
arrangements as to exchange of prisoners. (Printed in Sparks' s
Washington, IV., 348.)
Two copies. Vol. 3. No. 53 ; and 5. No. 43. 2 pages each.
Enclosed by Lt.-Col. Wallcott to Gen. Howe, 11 March 1777.
Lord Barrington to Lieutenant Munro of the 28th Regiment
of Foot on board the Prince George Transport, Portsmouth.
1777, March 5. War Office. — Commands that £30 advanced
by Mrs. Hewell be repaid to her before he leaves England on
penalty of the matter being laid before the Commander in Chief
in North America.
Copy. Vol, 6. No. 125. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 9 April 1777.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, March 5. Whitehall.— No. 6.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 24. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 231 ; copy 431, fo. 195 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Enclosure: —
List of prisoners taken by the rebels belonging to the troops and
armed vessels raised and [fitted out by the Earl of Dunmore,
Governor of Virginia.
Copy. Vol, 5. No. 25. 1 page.
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Sir Robert Herries to Gen. Sir W. Howe,
Knight of the Bath.
1777, March 5. London. — Introducing Mr. John Patterson,
his chief agent in the business mentioned in the enclosed letter,
and who will join two others who went out last September.
Cannot guess how soon circumstances may permit them to act in
the object of their mission, but if not soon this nation runs
evident risk of losing the benefit arising from supplying the
Farmers General with tobacco.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 92. 2 pages.
Enclosing copy of Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, 3 March
1777.
John Robinson, Secy., to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 5. Treasury Chambers. — State of Lord North's
health prevents him writing. " It gave Lord North the greatest
satisfaction to hear from you that the army under your command
are amply and comfortably provided for, and I am thoroughly
persuaded that Lord North hath nothing more at heart than to
contribute everything in his power to your and their enjoyment
of every necessary. I have taken the liberty to explain this fully
to Major Balfour, and permit me to add that nothing will give
me greater pleasure than your signifying to me whereinsoever I
can aid or be of any service.
" The account you give his Lordship that the rage of rebellion of
late is considerably abated, and the belief you express that so
many of the people are well affected and inclined to take the
benefit of the proclamation was no less agreeable, for nothing
whatever is more ardently the wish or could give higher satisfaction
to Lord North than to see this war terminate with honour to this
country and in a happy union with his parent State. Your
successes have much promoted this desirable end, and his Lord-
ship and your countrymen rested satisfied in your best endeavours
to complete happily what you have so well begun. God grant
that blessing ; you will have the assistance of every exertion
from this country with cheerfulness, but its means in men are
not equal to its spirit or readiness to procure and pay for them.
I am sorry that you will find this from your dispatches, but what
can be done will be, and that all happiness and every success may
attend you and Lord Howe is the prayer and wish of the nation,
and of none more sincerely, believe me, than of, Sir &c."
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 74. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 6. War Office. — To test in the most proper
manner the utility of some rifle barrel pieces of new construction.
Capt. Ferguson of the 70th is placed in command of 100 men
with proper officers and embarked for North America. A quan-
tity of green cloth is sent if a distinctive dress is desired for this
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detachment. Gapt. Ferguson is to return to his own regiment
in England at the close of the campaign unless Howe judges it
expedient to continue him on this service.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 109. % pages.
John Robinson, Secy., to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 8. Treasury Chambers. — The Lords of the
Treasury have ordered an allowance of £500 a year for the use of
Gov. Wentworth to be paid to his relation, Mr. Wentworth in
London, and they expect he will not draw any more bills on
account of any salary.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 75. 1 page.
Lt.-Col. Wm. Walcott, 5th Foot, to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 11. Brunswick. — Encloses two papers. Narrates
what passed between himself and Col. Harrison concerning the
exchange of prisoners of war ; Washington's intention seems to
be to protract and delay the delivery of the prisoners. He
suggested to Col. Harrison, as the General had mentioned, that
Washington should propose terms of a general peace. Objections
urged by the Colonel.
Two copies. Vol. 3. No. 50 ; and 5. No. 37. 6 and 7 pages
respectively.
Enclosures : —
Gen. Washington Power to Lt.-Col. Harrison, see 4 March.
Statement of Lt.-Col. Harrison's objections with the answers
given by Lt.-Col. Walcott.
2 copies. Vol. 3. No. 51 ; and 5, No. 36. 3 pages each.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 13. War Office. — Signifies the King's pleasure
that enquiries should be made into the surrender of the garrisons
of Chamblee and St. John's and a report sent to him (Barrington).
Enquiry has been delayed until exchange of prisoners had taken
place. Had the garrisons when released returned to Canada, Sir
Guy Carleton would of course have received the King's instruc-
tions on this head, but they have become part of Howe's army.
In case the garrison made prisoners at Ticonderoga join his
troops he must also enquire into the loss of that fort.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 110. 2 pages.
Sir George Osborn to Captain Mackenzie.
1777, March 13. Bariton, near Brunswick. — " Sir, Overleaf I
have the honour of copying for the General's inspection an
answer from the Board of Treasury [see 1 November 1776,] which
I received by the last packets concerning the pay of the Hessian
troops. The only present difficulty therefore remaining I
apprehend to be the pay of the Foreign Artillery, Hospital, and
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Commissariate. I wrote at Christmas to Lord Geo. Germain upon
the subject; till the arrival of his answer I apprehend we must
still issue a certain sum upon account for these purposes. With
respect to the direct pay of the several regiments, Mr. Lorentz
may now be able to make out a regular estimate for every muster
including two months, and the foreign accounts may be brought
into a narrow compass. If you will be so good as to see Mr.
Lorentz upon this subject I shall esteem myself greatly obliged."
Copy. Vol.1. No. 117. \page.
Lobd Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 14. War Office. — Same subject as the enclosed.
Arrangements for Mr. Thornhill.
Duplicate signed letter . Vol. 6. No. 111. 3 pages.
Enclosing Cox and Mair to Lord Barrington. See 18 Feb. 1777.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 14. War Office. — Sends return of recruits
embarked and embarkation return of remount horses for 16th
and 17th Light Dragoons.
Duplicate signed letter. V6L 6. No. 113. 1 page.
Lt.-Col. Alex. Innes to the Adjutant General [J. Patterson].
1777, March 14. — Paper from the Inspector General of
Provincial Forces, Lt.-Col. Innes, containing questions and
statements with answers in the margin, as to the Provincial
Forces. Mentioned in his report of 9 November 1779, as
accompanying that report.
( 'opy. Vol. 7. No. 82. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to Lord G. Germain, 11 Nov. 1779.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 136,
fo. 737.
Monsr. Lorentz to Captain Mackenzie.
1777, March 14. New York.— As no money is left to pay the
Hessian troops, requests he will apply to Howe to grant a warrant
for £15,000. Hopes no difficulty will be found in getting it, as
three months' pay is already due.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 166. 1 page.
Captain Mackenzie to Thomas Barrow.
1777, March 14. New York. — By the enclosed extract his
Excellency is of opinion and directs that no deductions are to be
made from pay of the surgeon's mates in the General Hospital,
until direct orders come from the War Office. The same to apply
to officers paid by warrants upon the contingencies.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 210. 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Barrington to Gen. Gage, Ext. 21 March 1775.
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Gen. Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1777, March 15. New York. — Offering pardon to every man
and officer now bearing arms, by force or otherwise, against the
re-establishment of constitutional authority, if they surrender on
or before 1st May next.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 38. 2 pages.
Printed in the New York Gazette, see Public Record Office,
America and W. Indies 187, fo. 499.
Stores.
1777, March 15. — General invoice of the cargoes of 13 store-
ships dispatched to his Excellency General Howe.
Vol. 4. No. 63. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 17. Whitehall. — On the enclosed.
( 1opy. Vol. 5. No. 39. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 239 ; copy 431, fo. 197 ; copy in the Sackville MSS.
Enclosure : — ■
Francis Legge, Governor of Nova Scotia, to
Lord George Germatn.
Memorial. That in 1775 he received orders to raise a coips oj
1000 men in Nora Scotia and Newfoundland. That Ids
bills on the Treasury were protested. That later he received
orders to limit the corps to 500. That only tiro companies
hare received pay since July last, and no clothing, arms, or
accoutrements hare arrived. Prays tltat the King's promise
of pay, etc., he fulfilled, and their future duty be the defence
oj Nora Scotia.
Vol. 5. No. 40. 3 pages.
Sir William Howe to Maj.-Gen. Massey.
1777, March 17. New York.— Extracts.— Is at a loss to
account for any reason he could have to imagine his command
confined to the care of the dockyard and town of Halifax.
Expects he will protect and defend the province committed to his
charge as commander of the forces and of the posts they do or
may occupy. Employment of Lieut. Barron and Mr. Tongue.
" Your ideas of the good effects that might ensue from an attack
upon the eastern coast of the Bay of Fundymay be very just, but
the force you will have this summer cannot admit of sending
troops out of the province, the security of which may furnish
sufficient employment, and at all events I should wish that you
did not quit it in person."
Vol. 29. No. 13. 2 pages.
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Lt.-Gen. S. Hodgson to Lord Barrington.
1777, March 19. Old Burlington Street. — Becornmends Major
Ogilvie for the purchase of Lt.-Col. Blunt's lieutenant-colonelcy.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 116. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 22 March 1777.
Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1777, March 20. Head Quarters, New York. — Protecting all
who should raise supplies of vegetables, hay and other forage for
the use of the army, and charging that all trespassers on other's
property be brought to punishment.
Copy. Vol.5. No, 41. 2 pages.
Printed copy in the New York Gazette, . Public Record Office,
America and W. Indies 187, fo. 499.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 21. War Office. — Signifies his Majesty's pleasure
that Maj.-Gen. Jones repair to Canada to take charge of the 62nd
Regiment there to which he was appointed and to serve on the
staff. Has acquainted Sir Guy Carleton therewith.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. Xo. 114. 1 page.
George III. to [Gen. Sir William Howe].
1777, March 21. St. James. — Warrant authorising the
General or Commander-in-Chief to appoint courts martial, confirm
sentences, etc., amongst the troops.
Original signed and scaled. Vol. 61. No. 8. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir W. Howe.
1777, March 22. War Office.— Lt.-Col. Blunt to be allowed
to sell his lieutenant-colonelcy and remain in England in con-
sideration of his good services in the Welsh Fusiliers. To settle
the succession as he thinks expedient.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. Xo. 115. 1 page.
Enclosing Lt.-Gen. Hodgson to Lord Barrington, 19 March.
Bobert H. Harrison to Lt.-Col. Walcott, 5th Begiment.
1777, March 22. Morris Town.— Acknowledges receipt of
letter of 20th instant. The Bevd. Mr. Beech's house will be
convenient for their meeting, which cannot take place before
12 o'clock next Friday. The objections previously made by him
respecting prisoners to be accounted for, and case of Maj.-Gen.
Lee will be insisted on and adhered to. Proposed exchange of
Mr. Franklin for Mr. Allen cannot take place.
2 copies. Vol. 3, No. 52; and 5, No. 42. 1 page cadi.
3580 G
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Capt. Robert Mackenzie to Sir Geo. Osborn.
1777, March 22. New York. — Has communicated his letter of
13th instant to the General. If he is required to correspond
with the Secretary of State or with the Treasury about the pay
or establishment of foreign troops it is desired that he will also
lay all wants and difficulties about them before the Commander
in Chief. Monsr. Lorentz has made only one demand for £15,000
since 24 Dec. last.
Coyy. Vol. 1. No. 167. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1777, March 23. New York. — In compliance with the letter
of 20th November the Inspector General of the hospitals is
ordered to give the same supply of medicines to surgeons of
foreign and British corps. Report of the Board of General
Officers communicated in dispatch of 2nd December is made known
to the army. The return of majors whose rank is prior to 1773
desirous to purchase Lt.-colonelcies will be sent if the same can
be collected before the departure of this packet.
Copy. Vol, 6. No. 117. 1 page.
Anspach Troops.
1777, Mars 25. — Etat du regiment d'Eyb a Nimeguen.
1777, Mars 25. — Etat du regiment de Voit de Salzbourg a
Nimeguen.
1777, Mars 25. — Etat du detachement d'artillerie pour servir
les 4 canons passes la revue a Nimeguen.
Copies. Vol. 5, part of No. 50. 1 page each.
Originals in Public Record Office, S.P. For. German States 187
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 25. War Office. — A requisition having been
made by Mr. Mallet, purveyor, to Mr. Adair, Inspector General,
for wine and sugar for the use of the hospitals, complains that
the quantity seems very high. Directs enquiry to be made and
strictest economy ordered.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 20. 1 page.
Enclosing Return of the weekly expenditure of wine and sugar
in his Majesty's hospitals at New York, 15 Feb. 1777.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1777, March 25. New York. — In answer to his letter of
24 December states that the Hessian accounts have classed the
Anspecades and private Chasseurs with the other privates. As
the Lords of the Treasury are of opinion the foreign troops
should receive pay for their full complement, complete or not,
desires an exact state of their pay and establishment as a guide
in the future.
Copy. Vol. 6. No, 118. 1 page,
99
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 26. War Office. — Kecommends that orders be
given to commanding officers of each corps to make out a list of
necessaries that may be wanted in the course of the campaign
or during the winter by the private men of regiments. Directs
as to the stoppages for such necessaries.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 122. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1777, March 26. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol.5. No. 48. § pages.
Also in the Public Becord Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec, 13 ; in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21697,
fo. 161 ; Sackville MSS., Lansdowne MSS., iSrc.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1777, March 26. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 49. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Becord Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec, 13 ; copies in the British Museum, Additional MSS.
21697, fo. 158 ; 21698, fo. 3 ; 21781, fo. 4.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, March 27. War Office. — Concerning appointment of
Capt. Le Maistre to the captain-lieutenancy of the 7th Begiment
of Foot.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.6. No. 123. 2 pages.
Capt. Mackenzie to Lt.-Col. Clerk, B.M.G.
1777, March 27. — To order the tickets given by Captain Laird
for hire or pay of small craft in the Barrack Master General's
department be discharged from the 25th inst., and on June 24
Captain Laird will take up all tickets and give one general
voucher to be paid by the Quarter Master General.
Extract. Vol. 5. No. 45. 1 page.
Hessians.
1777, Mars 28. — Etat des Chasseurs commande pour L'Escorte
des Becrues pour le Corps Hessois en Amerique a Dortrecht.
1777, Mars 28. — Etat des Bescriies pour le Corps Hessois en
Amerique a Dortrecht.
Copies. Vol. 5, part of No. 50. 2 pages.
Originals in Public Becord Office, S.P.For. German States 187.
John George Lorentz to Capt. Bobert Mackenzie.
1777, March 28. New York.— Sends by bearer of this letter
six packets with 986 Hessian letters directed to Mr. Buttemeister,
100
agent at the Hague. Insists the}7 be delivered unopened. Com-
plains this has not always been done, and begs that all post
offices in England be recommended to forbid their being opened.
Sixth packet, which contains letters to the Landgrave, particularly
requires care.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 168. 1 page.
Sir George Osborn to Capt. Mackenzie.
1777, March 30. Eariton, near Brunswick. — "Dear Sir, As I
apprehend it has escaped your notice to procure from the
Waldeck Regiment an estimate of their pay, such as was
delivered in from the Hessians up to last Christmas, I beg leave
to suggest to you, whether it will not be the shortest method to
have the Waldeck estimate included with the Foreign Forces we
expect, and make one for the Hessians to Midsummer, another of
the other of the Foreign Troops.
" By the Treaty Great Britain is to pay the Landgrave five
pounds for every dead man and the wounded and disabled in
proportion. If you was to procure the General's order for a return
of dead and disabled before the opening of the campaign, and be
so good as to forward it to me, I shall be much obliged, as well as
to favour me with the notice when you apprehend another
pacquet may sail for England."
Copy. Vol. 1. Xo. 176. 1 page.
Prisoners.
1777,' March va. — Fuel and candles issued b}T Capt. Seix (*wj),
Barrack Master of New York, to rebel prisoners between these
dates, extracted from his account of Issues by Thomas Cheap,
agent to the late Barrack Master General, New York, 28 Decem-
ber 1780.
Original. Vol. 31. No. 5. 1 p.
Gov. Montfort Browne to Lord George Germain.
1777, April 1. Flushing, Long Island. — Considers rank of
brigadier no step at all. Asks to be major general.
Extract. Vol. 5. No. 69. 2 pp.
Enclosed by Lord Germain to Gen. Howe, 20 May. Signed
letter in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Bahamas 8 ; copy in America and W. Indies 366, fo. 8.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1777, April 1. New York. — Appointment as brigadier general.
Copy. Vol. 1. Xo. 131. 1 page.
Copv in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 437.
101
Lord George Germain to John Stuart.
1777, April 2. Whitehall.
Copy, Vol.5* No, 46. 2 pages-
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 281,
fo. 125 ; copy 397, fo. 156.
German Troops.
N.D. [1777, April 2.]— A return of the transports with
troops from Holland under the direction of Lt. Wm. dimming.
Carrying Anspach and Hessian troops.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 47. 1 page.
Original in the Public Record Office, Admiralty, Sec. In
Letters 1611 ; copy, S.P. Foreign, German States, 187.
Lt.-Col. Wm. Walcott to General Washington.
1777, April 2. Township of Hillsborough. — Demanding fulfil-
ment of previous agreement as to exchanges, officers for officers,
of equal rank, soldier for soldier, and citizen for citizen. The
objections offered by Lt.-Col. Harrison cannot with any degree of
reason be admitted. Gen. Lee's release may with propriety be
demanded whenever Gen. Washington has an officer equal in
rank to exchange. Endorsed: — "Paper by Lieut.-Col. Walcott
sent to General Washington on the 2nd April, having been
refused acceptance by Mr. Harrison, at a meeting with Lt.-Col.
Walcott, and since transmitted to General Washington."
Two copies. Vol. 3. Xo. 54 ; 5, No. 52. 4 pages each.
Enclosed by Gen. Washington to Gen. Howe, 9 April.
Col. Guy Johnson to Capt. Robert Mackenzie.
1777, April 4. New York. — Proposals for Indians. Question
of operations in Canada.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 201. 4 pages.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Col. Guy Johnson.
1777, April 5. New York. — To use his own judgment in
remaining or proceeding to Canada.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 206. 1 page.
Col. Guy Johnson to Sir William Howe.
1777, April 5. Broad Street, New York. — Similar subject.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 200. 1 page.
Col. Guy Johnson to Sir William Howe.
1777, April 6. New York. — Respecting the time in which he
could visit and inarch Indians to any given place.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 199. 1 page.
102
Sir William Howe to Col. Guy Johnson.
1777, April 7. New York. — To lay aside thoughts of going to
Canada to join Indians of Six Nations.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 207. 1 page.
Sir William Howe to Col. Guy Johhson.
1777, April 7. New York. — To wait orders at New York.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 208. 1 page.
Capt. Eobert Mackenzie to Maj.-Gen. Massey.
1777, April 8. New York. — " The enclosed memorial [not
identified] has been presented to the General, and I am directed
by him to transmit it to you, that the merits of it may be
enquired into, the stores said to be saved at Canso secured and
such reasonable indemnification made to the memorialists as you
think they may deserve. By the General's order seventy pounds
sterling has been paid to Mr. Forster Sherlock, which at settle-
ment you will be pleased to deduct."
Extract. Vol. 29. No. 14. 1 page.
John Eobinson to Genl. Sir William Howe.
1777, April 8. Treasury Chambers. — Concerning Mr. Chamier's
complaints of bad quality of bread and provisions. Mr. Gordon
furnishes proofs that the damage, if any, proceeds from other
causes than inherent bad quality. It is asserted that the cargoes
when landed were left exposed to the weather on the wharfs — it
is even stated that after the bread and flour had got wet it was
sold and bought again by the Commissaries and served out to the
troops. An immediate enquiry to be instituted.
Endorsed, Eeceived by the Eagle 16th August.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 76. 3 pages.
Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Grey.
1777, April 9. War Office. — Transmits copy of a paper
delivered him by a tradesman at Chatham stating that several
sums of money had been obtained from him by officers of the
28th regiment. Desires enquiry be made for the credit of the
corps and relief of the injured party. Has written to Howe on a
similar matter connected with Lt. Munro.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 60. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to [Sir H. Clinton] 1 Sept. 1778.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, April 9. War Office. — Mentions, and is similar to, the
above letter to General Grey.
Signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 124. Copy. No. 61. 2 pages
and 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Barrington to Lt. Munro, 5 March 1777.
103
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, April 9. War Office. — A party of recruits raised for the
48th Regiment now stationed in the West Indies is to embark
for New York and be there incorporated into such corps as Howe
thinks proper.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 126. 1 page.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, April 9. Morris Town. — In answer to Lieutenant-
Colonel Walcott's paper. (Printed in Sparks's Washington,
Vol. IV., p. 380.)
Two copies. Vol. 5, No, 51 ; 3, No. 55. 8 pages and 7 pages.
Kudosing Lt.-Col. Walcott to Gen. Washington, 2 April.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, April 12. War Office. — Promotion of Capt. Leigh of fche
Foot Guards to a company in the 3rd regiment and Ensign Wm.
Stead to succeed Leigh. Both to be permitted to return to Great
Britain. Capt. Swanton and Ensign Beauclerck ordered out to
replace them.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 127. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, April 14. Whitehall.— No. 7. Gen. Heister's return to
Europe.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 84. 1 p.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 261 ; copy 431, fo. 201 ; and in the Sackville MSB.
Capt. Robert Mackenzie to Capt. William Spry.
1777, April 15. New York. — As to the mode of rendering
his accounts and vouchers.
Copy. : Vol. 29. No. 16. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, April 16. War Office. — To see that the spare arms and
cartouch boxes lent the recruits during their passage to North
America are returned to the stores of the Quarter Master General,
as on joining they will be provided with the regimental arms.
Copy. Vol.6. No. 128. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, April 16. War Office. — Sixty men to be drafted from the
Light Dragoons in Ireland into the 16th and 17th Light
Dragoons under his command. Drafts to be assembled at Corke
by 1st May and reckoned on strength of 16th and 17th regiments
from the day of the embarkation. Orders given that the account
104
of each man's debts, not exceeding 15s. per man, be given to the
commanding officer on board, to be transmitted to the command-
ing officer of the corps to which they are allotted. Each corps to
pay five guineas on the receipt of each man.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 129. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to Thomas Barrow.
1777, April 16. New York. — In answer to application of this
day relative to the sending of money to Rhode Island for the
public service, Mr. Molesworth should first make disbursements
out of the money he brought from Europe until the whole is
expended. That he should afterwards be furnished by him
with such sums as he may require, remitting all warrants to be
included in general state of disbursements. Notice will be given
of the first ship of war sailing to Rhode Island on board of which
the money intended may be sent. The Lords of the Treasury as
a matter of indulgence are willing to allow 1% on such sums as
commanders of ships may receive and deliver.
Extract. Vol. 5. No. 53. 2 pages.
[qy. Captain Mackenzie] to Governor Tryon.
1777, April 16. New York. — Is directed by the Commander-
in-Chief to signify his approval of Mr. Waddell's proposal for
raising a battalion out of the militia of the City and County of
New York, to receive pay, provisions, &c, in the manner set
forth in his memorial.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 54. 1 p.
Messrs. Winthrop and Kimble or Kemble to Sir Wm.
Erskine, Quarter-Master- General.
1777, April 18. New York. — Have received and agreed to his
proposals to assist in furnishing Government with the use of
drivers, horses and waggons at the following rates : — For one
large waggon with driver and four horses per day, lis. 9d. ; a
small one with drivers and two horses, 6s. 9d. ; a single horse,
Is. 8c/. ; a driver, Is. Qd. The drivers to be supplied by Govern-
ment with rations daily, and the horses to be shod and allowed
forage. If lost, taken, or dying of glanders, a large horse to be
paid for by Government at the rate of £20, a small one £15.
Three months' notice to be given before discharge. Mr. "Win-
throp will make it his business to attend the army to see that
everything is kept as complete as possible.
Copy. Vol. 35. No. 88. B pp.
Another copy is entered in the Proceedings of a Board of
General Officers, 25-27 March, 1782, Vol. 18. No. 28 : 2.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, April 19. Whitehall.— No. 8. Capt. Emmerick's
project to raise German Chasseurs disapproved.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 85. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 265 ; copv 431, fo. 202; and in the Sackville MSS.
105
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, April 19. Whitehall.— No. 9.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.5. Xo. 86. $ pages.
Draft in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 269 ; copy 431, fo. 202 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to David Tate [Taitt].
1777, April 20. St. Augustine.— The time has now come to
send the Creek Indians to his assistance.
Copt/. Vol. 10. No, 179. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 263,
fo. 387.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to David Tate [Taitt].
1777, April 20. St. Augustine. — To send to the Cherokee
nation to invade South Carolina or Georgia, as the enemy is
attacking East Florida.
Copy. Vol.10. Xo.ns. I page.
Copy in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 263,
fo. 388.
Gen. Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1777, April 21. Head Quarters, New York. — Promising grants
of land to the Provincial troops.
Copy. Vol. 5. Xo. 55. 2 pagi
Printed in the New York Gazette, Public Record Office, America
and W. Indies 187, fo. 499.
Gen. Sir Wtilliam Howe to Gen. Washington.
1777, April 21. New York. — Refuting the charges of ill-usage
of prisoners. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, IV., 557.)
Ttco eopies. Vol. 5, No, 57 ; 3, No, 56. 5 pages and 14 pages.
Provincial Troops.
1777, April 21. Flushing, New York.— State of the 1st
Battalion of the Prince of Wales's American Regiment under
Brigadier General Montfort Browne. Drawn up and signed by
Lieut. -Colonel Thomas Pattinson.
Copy. Vol.5. Xo. 56. % pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 606,
fo. 227 ; 147, fo. 440 ; 590, fo. 146 ; War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 24.
Prisoners.
1777, April 22. Long Island. — Memorial to Gen. Sir Wm.
Howe from Robt. Magaw, Samuel Miles, Samuel Attlie, Michael
106
Swoope, Moses Rawlings, and Thomas Bull on behalf of them-
selves and others asking permission for one of their number to
go on furlough to Philadelphia to obtain relief necessary to their
subsistence and recommending Col. Attlie for that purpose.
Copies. Vol. 3. No. 57; and 5. No. 58. 1 page each.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, April 24. War Office. — Requiring from the various corps
certificates of receipts of clothing.
Copy. Vol, 6. No. 130. 1 page.
[Gen. Sir Wm. Howe] to Maj.-Gen. John Balling.
1777, April 24. Philadelphia. — Succession of Lieut. Barrow,
by purchase, into his Excellency's battalion.
Copy. Vol.S. No. 62. I page.
Enclosed by Gen. Howe to Lt.-Col. Stiell, 22 April 1778.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, April 27. Whitehall. — Permission to Lord Percy to
return to England.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 60. 1 page.
Col. Guy Johnson to Capt. Robt. Mackenzie.
1777, April 28. New York.— Sends return of office of his
department.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 198. 2 pages.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, April 28. St. Augustine. — Measures taken in view of
an approaching rebel invasion of his province.
Extract, Vol. 1. No. 137. 2 pp.
The same in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
132, fo. 441.
Gen. Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1777, April 30. New York. — All prices to be in currency
according to specified rates.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 61. 1 p.
Printed in the New York Gazette, Public Record Office,
America and W. Indies 187, fo. 507.
Rebecca Howell to Lord Barrington.
[1777, April? about.] Chatham. — Petition. Is a widow and
trader at Chatham. Asks reimbursement of an advance of i^30
to Lt. Munro of the 28th for subsistence of his men.
Copy. Vol.6. No. 62. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to | Sir 11. Clinton] 1 Sept. 1778.
107
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, May 2. War Office. — Col. Pattison to act as Brigadier.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 132. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1777, May 3. New York. — An addition of 3s. per day to be
given to Charles ShirrefT in consideration of his double duty as
Fort Adjutant and Barrack Master.
Copy. Vol.1. No. 129. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1777, May 3. New York. — Is permitted to act as Brigadier-
General. Sends copies of letters written to Gov. Tonyn and
Mr. Stuart.
Extract. Vol. 1. No. 130. 2 pages.
Same in the Public P\ecord Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 133.
Gen. Sir William Howe to John Stuart, Superintendent
of Indian Affairs.
1777, May 3. New York.
Copt/. Vol.1. Xo. 118. & pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
132, fo. 449.
Captain McKenzie to Doctor Morris.
1777, May 3. New York. — Is directed to lay a list before him
that he may order a proper supply of medicines for the troops at
St. Augustine. Directions will be given that such supply be
received by a ship sailing to that place on the following Monday.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 62. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Wtilliam Howe to Gov. Patrick Tonyn.
1777, May 4. New York. — That the rank of Brigadier General
has been conferred on Col. Prevost and the command of the troops
in E. and W. Florida devolves on him.
Extract. Vol. 1. No. 136. 1 page.
Same in the Public Becord Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 445.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Gov. Peter Chester.
1777, May 6. New York. — Similar letter.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 107. 1 page.
108
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lt.-Col. Alexander Dickson.
1777, May 6. New York. — Acknowledges letter of 22nd Dec.
by Capt. Mulcaster. Col. Prevost's authority as Brigadier-
General in both the Floridas. " The season of the year is too
far advanced for operations in your warm climate, and there are
more material objects elsewhere to engage the service of the
troops at present, trusting that those provinces will be able from
their internal force and the friendship of the Indians to protect
themselves." P.S. — Desires him to acknowledge receipt of
Captain Boyd's memorial.
Copy. Vol, 1. No. 109. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lt.-Col. William Stiel[l].
1777, May 6. New York. — To correspond with and take
directions from Brig. -Gen. Prevost.
Copy. Vol, 1. No. 112. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to the Officer commanding the 55th Foot.
1777, May 7. War Office. — Sends the enclosed. Desires to
know the terms on which Mr. Soubiran retired from the
regiment.
Copy. Vol. 6. No, 133. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Petition of Lt. William Soubiran to Lord Barrington. Has
been allowed ensign* s half-pay, but since the departure of the
regiment from Ireland, to America the English agents hare
had no credit giren for him. Is nearly 60 years of age.
Beefs consideration of liis case.
Copy. Vol, 6. No. 134. 1 p.
Capt. Bobert Mackenzie to John Stuart.
1777, May 9. New York. — The Commander in Chief thinks
the hatchet and white wing from the Chickasaw, Chactaw and
Creek Nations should be acknowledged, although they fell into
the hands of the rebels. Encloses talk. Sends also invoice of
Indian goods.
Extract. Vol. 1. No, 116. 1 page.
Same in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 465.
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to the Cherokee and other Indians.
1777, May 9. New York.— Talk.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 117. 4 pages.
Same in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 457.
Indian Presents.
1777, May 9. New York. — Invoice of the Indian presents
shipped on board the Union Transport .... Wallias, master,
bound for St. Augustine.
Copy. Vol. 1. No, 115. 2 pages.
109
(toy. Bernardo de Galyez to Capt. Thomas Lloyd, of
H.M. frigate Atalanta.
1777, May 11. New Orleans. — Two letters.
Copies. Vol. 1. Nos. 124, 125. 4 pages and Ipage.
Both enclosed by Lt.-Col. Stiell to Gen. Howe, 3 June.
Both in the Public Record Office, Admiralty, Sec. In Letters,
240; S.P. Foreign, Spain 204; America and W. Indies 263,
fos. 355 and 359.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Goy. Patrick Tonyn.
1777, May 12. New York. — On the threatened invasion of the
proYince.
Copy, Vol. 1. No. 135. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 453.
Hessians.
1777, Mai 15. a Cassell. — Detail des Pieces d' Amies,
d'Uniformes, et d'Equipage de Compagnie envoyes en Amerique
pour le Corps des Troupes Hessoises, le 14 du Courant a
l'Occasion du Transport de Chasseurs et de Recrues, outre les
Pieces qui ont ete specifiers dans la Liste du 3' du Courant.
Copy, Vol, 5. Xo.17. Ipage,
Enclosed by William Knox to Gen. Howe, 12 June.
Original in the Public Record Office, German States 109.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, May 10. War Office. — Recruits of the 48th regiment to
be transferred to the 26th.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. Xo. 135. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to Thomas Barrow.
1777, May 17. New York. — To appoint a proper person with
full powers, &c, to attend the main army under his (Sir
William's) command as acting deputy paymaster-general.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 63. 1 p.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, May 18. Whitehall.— Nos. 10 and 11. Two letters.
Duplicate signed letters. Vol. 5. Nos. 64 and 65. 1 p. and 5 pp.
Drafts in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fos. 335 and 339 ; copies 431, fos. 207, 208, and in the SackYiile
MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gov. William Tryon.
1777, May 19. Whitehall.— No. 11.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 68. 3 pp.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 187,
fol. 249 ; copy 442, fo. 336,
110
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, May 20. War Office. — Acknowledges letters of 24th
March and 1st April with enclosed papers. Sends copies of the
establishments of foreign troops, and has transmitted to the
Treasury Board an extract on the subject of the Anspessades.
The higher pay claimed by the Chasseurs was settled previous to
bringing the charge before Parliament. Warrants for pay will
be laid before the King.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 136. 1 p.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, May 20. Whitehall.— No. 12.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 66. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132
fo. 347 ; copy 431, fo. 211 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir W. Howe.
1777, May 20. Whitehall.— Separate.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 67. 1 p.
Enclosing Gov. Browne to Lord Germain, 1 April.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 351 ; copy, 431, fo. 211 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, May 21. War Office.— To give orders that the hospitals
at St. Augustine be supplied with articles requisite to cleanliness.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 137. 1 p.
Enclosing Robt. Catherwood to Mr. Adair, 25 February.
Sir Guy Carleton to [Lord Barrington].
1777, May 21. Quebec. — Has nothing to charge either the
garrison of Chamblee or St. John's with.
Extract. Vol. 6. No. 210. 1 p.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 17 July.
Original in the Public Record Office. War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 21.
1777, May 21. — General orders of this date, see under 2 May,
1779.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, May 22. War Office. — Respecting the case of Capt.
Oilman. To enquire into the commission held by Capt. Moore
and settle the grounds on which Capt. Gilman has been deprived
of his rank. The affair of Ensign Graham waits his determina-
tion.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 139. 2 pages.
Ill
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to Gen. Washington.
1777, May 22. New York. — Prisoners. (Printed in Sparks' s
Washington, IV., 559.)
Two copies. Vol. 3. No. 58 ; 5. Xo. 70. 1 page each.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, May 23. War Office. — Acknowledges receipt of March
and April dispatches. Camp equipage for the 7th and 26th will
be sent. Alterations and promotions.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. Xo. 140. % pages.
Enclosures : —
Lt.-Col. Clark to Maj.-Gen. Frederick, see 6 January,
List of promotions.
Copy. Vol.S. No. 141. lpage.
Hessians.
1777, May 24. — Etat de l'Etat-major du corps de Chasseurs
Hessois, et des Deux compagnies destinees pour raugmentation
du corps de Chasseurs en general et des Chasseurs destines pour
completter les Deux compagnies de ce corps, qui sont deja en
Amerique, et des Eecrues destines pour le Corps en General.
Etat des Eecrues pour le corps Hessois en Amerique a Bremer
Lehe. Both these certified as mustered this day by Win. Faucitt,
colonel and commissary.
Vol. 5. Aro. 78. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Wm Knox to Gen. Howe, 12 June.
Originals in the Public Record Office, S.P. Foreign German
States 188.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey.
1777, May 26. New York. — That the Provincial corps,
Graham's, Small's and Legge's have not been regular in settling
the provision accounts with the commissary. Requests him to
direct that this be attended to and the receipts transmitted.
Extract. Vol. 29. No. 17. 1 page.
Stores.
1777, May 26. — Invoice of one hundred and twenty-three casks
of shoes consigned to his Excellency Sir W. Howe, &c, at New
York shipped on the Fidelity and Hannah transports.
Copy. Vol. 6. Xo. 157. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 6 June.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, May 28. War Office.— That none of the non-com-
missioned officers or private men belonging to the Foot Guards
are to be discharged in America, but are to be sent home when
unfit for further service.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 6. No, 143. 1 page.
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Maj.-Gen. Howe to Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey.
1777, May 28. New York. — Instructions as to the rank of
militia officers (in Nova Scotia). Transmits garrison contingent
bill. P.S. — Militia officers not to interfere with the troops.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 18. 2 pages.
Capt. Bobert Mackenzie to George Turner.
1777, May 28. New York. — Concerning warrants for subsist-
ence accounts chiefly relating to Goreham's and Maclean's corps.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 19. 2 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Philip Schuyler to Gen. Sir. William Howe.
1777, May 28. Philadelphia. — Major Edmondstone 'w has been
sent by the Convention of New York to this place, and the
delegates of the States having claimed him as a prisoner thereof,
he is now going to Beading on his parole, where he will remain
until his Excellency General Washington can be consulted on the
propriety of exchanging him for Major Payne, who was taken at
Wards House in West Chester, and is now a prisoner with you."
2 copies. Vol. 8, No. SB''- and Vol. 5, No. 17°°. 1 page and
2 pages respectively.
Hessians.
1777, May 31. — Etat des Chasseurs et Kecrues apres leur
embarquement a Bremer Lehe.
Vol. 5. No. 79°. 1 page.
Enclosed by Wm. Knox to Gen. Howe, 12 June.
Original in the Public Becord Office, S.P. Foreign German
States 188.
N.D. [1777, May.] — Paper not signed nor dated, endorsed : —
" Commerce up ye Mississippi and an account of the interruption
to trade by the Spaniards." "A dispute hath lately broke forth
between us and our neighbour the Spanish Governor of Orleans,
which may be productive of some altercation between the two
Courts ; he having seized and confiscated all the vessels with
their merchandize, and imprisoning the seamen then on board,
which had a communication with the shore of the Island of
Orleans, either by having spars placed from the shore to the
vessels, or plank from the vessels to the shore ; and some he
seized who were at anchor at some distance. All this was
momentary done, without any previous notice, on a supposition
of their carrying on a contraband trade, a trade that hath for
years past (on their paying a small share of the profits) been
connived at, and even this Governor who hath not been long
appointed to the Government, had connived at it, until this
period. He had some time before given the fullest indulgence to
the commerce of France, from the Islands, and elsewhere, to the
prejudice of our trade ; and in other respects was civil to our
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merchants and passengers, going into the territories of Spain.
It is certain that this violent measure of the Spanish Governor
at the time of profound peace with them has proceeded from
some pique to individuals and not from any orders from his
Court, for no vessel had arrived in the Mississippi, from any port
in Spain, since the departure of our ships richly laden from the
Mississippi to England ; therefore if any such order had been
given him prior to their departure, such order would have been
carried into execution, as they had rich cargoes on board, and
were in a similar situation with the other vessels, having usually
the same communication with the shore. So wrell understood
was the liberty of trading on board our own vessels in the river,
that several of the principal merchants had converted their
vessels into warehouses and were visited by the natives on all
occasions. It sometimes happened that goods were seized, and
even then great indulgence was shown to the person loosing his
effects. This was the situation of our commerce before this
period, and until an indulgence was given to the French, which I
consider neither Spain or Great Britain had a right to tolerate
if the spirit of the treaty is maintained ; but I perceive that there
is a strong inclination to injure the interest of our Country in the
point of commerce for some time before this happened. Gun-
powder was actually shipp'd and sent up the River Mississippi to
be forwarded by the way of the Ohio to the Americans, and I am
credibly informed it was also sent to Philadelphia by a vessel
fitted out by one Pollock from New Orleans, to Welling and
Morris, which vessel arrived safe. Many things clearly prove that
these have an inclination to assist the Americans in their revolt.
Gov. Chester sends a particular account to England by the
pacquet and two gentlemen of his council are to go immediately
to New Orleans to make particular enquiry into this affair, and
to demand restitution of the vessels, &c."
Vol.l. No. 123. 3 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, June 1. War Office. — Concerning alteration in the mode
of charging in the regimental accounts for the expense of re-
taking deserters.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 144. 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Gage, see 23 March
1770.
Major Andrew Gordon to Lt.-Col. Dudley Templer,
26th Regiment.
1777, June 1. Staten Island. — That a number of tents and
marquees for the regiment had just been discovered in the Quar-
ter-Master-General's store, having been with the army nearly two
3580 H
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years ; those for the officers are mostly all ruined. Gives this
information that the officers may not be put under stoppages for
what they never received.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 249. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 28 Nov. 1777.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1777, June 1. New York. — Arrival of transports. Relieving
of the guards, &c.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 150. 1 page.
Original in Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1777, June 1. New York. — Arrival of ships of war and store
ships. Has given orders for extra pay of 3s. per day to Mr.
Shirreff. Remount horses arrived in good condition. Encloses
returns.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 146. 2 pages.
Original in Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
Enclosures : —
The pay oj the Hessian Chasseurs as they are now paid. For
a captain per month £1% 10s. and 4 rations. . . . a
private £1 a month.
Vol. 6. No. 147. 1 page.
Pay oj the Hessian Chasseurs in the late war. For a captain
50 German dollars which is £8 6s. Sd. and 4 rations of
forage, each ration worth 15 shillings . . . a private 4f
dollars or 15s. 6§d.
Vol, 6. No. 148. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1777, June 1. New York. — Orders given that deficiency of
officers for the additional companies be supplied. Thanks for
sending the list of the army.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 149. 1 page.
Original in Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1777, June 1. New York. — Touching Mr. Napier's appoint-
ment.
Copy. Vol. 6 No. 151. 1 page.
Original in Public Record Office, WTar Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
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Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1777, June 1. New York. — Explains delay in enquiry into
case of Chamblee and St. Johns.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 152. 1 page.
Original in Public Eecord Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
Troops.
1777, June 1. New York. — Eeturn of bedding and barrack
furniture in possession of various regiments (37 enumerated).
Consisting of bedcases, bolstercases, blankets, sheets, tables,
forms, buckets, grates, fire-irons, and tools. Signed, George
Clark, B.M.G.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 71. 2 double pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, June 2. War Office. — Stating the commands of his
Majesty respecting memorials of Lieut. -Colonels Harcourt and
Birch for additional allowances.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 155. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, June 3. Whitehall. — No. 13. To effect the exchange of
Captain Sinclair.
Two copies. Vol. 2. No. 94 ; 5, No. 72. 1 page each.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 355 ; copy 431, fo. 212 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lt.-Col. William Stiell to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, June 3. Pensacola. — The civil and military are on very
good terms. Lt.-Colonel Dickson and himself agree in every
sentiment. Sends list of corps, &c. [the 16th and two battalions
of the Royal Artillery] .
"I am now to lay before your Excellency a transaction that
happened about the middle of April at New Orleans, the armed
sloop 'West Florida,' commanded by Lieut. Burdon, sent from
Jamaica by Admiral Gayton for the service of the lakes and in
particular for the defence of that part of the province, having
seized some small vessels with wine, tobacco, &c. on board.
Upon this intelligence the Spanish Governor was so offended
that on pretence of our having interrupted the usual intercourse
and hospitality which he alledges he wished to be kept up
between the two provinces, and an infringement of the free
navigation of the lakes to Spanish subjects, directly sent up and
down the River Mississipi, and seized all the English vessels
within his reach, it is said to the value of near fifteen thousand
pounds sterling, and next morning published a proclamation, copy
of which I enclose for your Excellency's perusal. This hasty
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proceeding, it is supposed, the Governor of New Orleans would
have been glad it had not happened, as he has since relaxed from
that severity first announced by the proclamation, but it seems by
the Spanish law there is no withdrawing the prosecution after
certain forms are gone through, the Governor has given up his
own share of the seizures.
" A few days after this Capt. Loyd in his Majesty's sloop of war
' Attalanta' arrived in the River Mississipi and forthwith demanded
a release of the ships, cargoes and men seized, which the
Governor refused, acquainting him by letter that it was not in
his power as they had been regularly condemned by the Spanish
laws for being on the contraband trade. The material points in
dispute are two. First, whether he has a right to seize vessels
and cargo afloat, should it be proved they had landed any part
of their cargo. Second, whether they have a right to seize or
even search vessels on the river upon suspicion. These two
points are looked upon so essential for this province that Governor
Chester with the advice of his council has taken the resolution to
send in a few days two gentlemen of that Board to Orleans, with
a long letter on the subject. These gentlemen are to enquire
minutely into everything that has happened and endeavour to
settle these two points if possible."
Extract. Vol, 12. No. 12. 3 pages.
Enclosing Bern, de Galvez to Capt. Lloyd, 11 May.
Bern, de Galvez to Capt. Lloyd, 12 May.
Treasuey Minutes.
1777, June 3. Treasury Chambers. —Consideration of the
contract with Rich. Atkinson for 100,000 gallons of rum, &c.
Extract. Vol. 4. No. 85. 3 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [General Howe] , 6 August.
Major Francis Hutcheson to Lt.-Col. Campbell,
57th Regiment.
1777, June 4. New York. — Arrangements with regard to
Lieutenant Thornhill's resignation.
Copy. Vol.5. No. 73. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1777, June 5. New York. — In answer to that of 27th March
respecting successions in the 7th regiment. "
Copy. Vol, 6. No. 153. 2 pages.
Original in Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
[Gen. Sir William Howe] to John Smith (Treasurer of
the Committee for the Relief of Soldiers' Widows and Orphans).
1777, June 5. New York. — "I have the honour to thank you
for your letter of the 1st November last, accompanying the
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necessaries you have been so good as to send out in the
1 Townshend ' store ship for the relief of the poor women and
children of the army left at Halifax. The greater number of
them having been lately sent to this place by Major- General
Massey I have thought proper to order the whole to be landed
here and put under the direction of the Board of General Officers
to supply the immediate wants of those people and to order
a proportion to be sent to Halifax with your letter to General
Massey to answer your further good intentions."
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 142. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to Gen. Washington.
1777, June 5. New York. (Printed in Sparks's Washington,
IV., 560.)
Two copies. Vol. 3. No. 59; 5, No. 74. 1 page each.
Alexander Macleod.
1777, June 5. — Account for £278 16s. 4%d, expended on the
public service in North Carolina. For expresses, for guns,
swords, &c, and money to distressed Highlanders, his own
travelling expenses and funds to people who assisted him to make
his escape. Sworn 5 June, 1777, before David Mathews, Mayor
of New York. (Other papers of this claim are placed 10 August,
1779, under their covering letter.)
Copy. Vol. 20. No. 64. 3 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 10 August 1779,
Frederick George Mulcaster to John Stuart.
1777, June 5. New York, Head Quarters. — Forwarding by
order copy of a letter from Lord Germain lest the original
should not reach him. Congratulations on the royal approba-
tion.
Autograph copy. Vol. 1. No. 115. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, June 6. War Office. — Sends invoice.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 156. 1 page.
Enclosing Invoice of shoes, 26 May, 1777.
The King to Parliament.
1777, June 6. Copy of the King's speech.
Printed. Vol. 5. No. 82. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe, 12 June.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, June 9. War Office. — Directions relative to the pay of
hospital mates. Desires certificates of persons employed in the
hospital, with periods of their service.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 158. 1 page.
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Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, June 9. War Office. — That several deserters from the
Anspach corps, named in the margin, are shipped for New York.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 159. 1 page.
Elias Durnford to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, June 10. Pensacola. — That Governor Chester was
induced from the situation of affairs to direct him to complete
as far as necessary the new barrack and to erect such temporary-
works as might enable them to make some defence in case of an
attack. Gov. Chester has already expended in completing the
barrack for the bare lodgment of the troops and the other works
and repairs about i>3,000, two of which have been drawn on the
Treasury and one remains to be drawn for. All is quiet at
present.
Autograph letter signed. Vol. 1. No. 122. 2 pages.
Elias Durnford to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, June 10. Pensacola. — Meeting with the Chactaws and
Chickesaws at Mobile. Report of attack on East Florida. Flour
greatly needed. Desires directions may be sent for expenditure
of materials used in the works at Pensacola.
Autograph letter signed. Vol. 1. No. 126. 2 pages.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, June 10. Camp at Middle Brook. (Printed in Sparks's
Washington, IV., 454.)
2 copies. t Vol. 3. No. 60 and Vol. 5, No. 75. 9 and 11 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, June 11. War Office. — Acknowledges receipt of letters
of 24th and 25th April with enclosures. Is glad Mr. Blair is
kept in the 10th regiment.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 160. 1 page.
William Knox to Gen. Sir. Wm. Howe.
1777, June 12. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 76. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 883; copy 431, fo. 213; and in the Sackville MSS.
Enclosures : —
Detail des pieces d* amies .... pour le corps des Trouppes
Hessoises, see 15 May.
Etat de V Etat-major du corps, dec, and Etat des Recrues
. . . . , see 24 May.
Etat des Chasseurs et Recrues apres leur Embarquement a
Bremer Lehe, see 31 Mag.
General state of the corps of Hessian CJtasscurs.
Original Vol. 5. No. 79. 1 page.
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Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to [Gen. Sir William Howe].
1777, June 12. St. Augustine. — Acknowledges letter of con-
gratulation, also money sent by the Daphne for reimbursing
Governor Tonyn. Wishes regulation might be made as to the
freights to be paid ; has been obliged to pay 2 and 2 J per cent.
Medicines sent being insufficient, has directed the Surgeon to
make a new application.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 11. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, June 12. War Office.— Capt. Parsons of the 10th
regiment, who intended to join his regiment, is detained to attend
a trial.
Copy. Vol.6. No. 161. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, June 12. Whitehall.— Circular.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 80. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 281,
fo. 239 ; copy 397, fo. 168.
Enclosures : —
King's Speech, see 6 June 1777.
Act authorizing the carrying of captures into any port of
North America, cC-c.
Printed. Vol. 5. No. 81. 4 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, June 12. Whitehall. — Separate. Recommending Mr.
A. Stewart, an American sufferer.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 95. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 379 ; copy 431, fo. 212; and in the Sackville MSS.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, June 14. St. Augustine. — Will attend to directions as
to his conduct with the Governors of East and West Florida and
Mr. Stuart. Sends copy of his letter to Mr. Stuart. Difficulty
of penetrating into West Florida a reason for its safety. " This
province can in the space of a few days be invaded either by
land or by water by an army well supplied with artillery,
provisions, &c, but nothing of that kind can be expected at
Pensacola." The threatened invasion of the rebels has been
baffled and they are now returned into Georgia. Little depend-
ence can be placed on the Indians; is afraid the activity
of the emissaries of the rebels amongst them has had too
much influence. Suggests the raising of a troop of 50 good
Rangers on horseback, who, being armed with their rifles
or carabines and a good sword fixed to the saddle, could
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occasionally either engage on horseback or on foot. The
keeping of horses is no material expense. Grass is to be
had at all times, and a little corn when they are on duty
would be sufficient in case of an engagement. Being kept
as a reserve they would occasionally assist where necessary
or pursue with great advantage. Major Prevost grieves
much that he had not a small party of that kind with
him in his last skirmish with the rebel horse, as few of
them could have escaped, having a deep river to pass after
they were defeated. The Rangers and Indians who were
with him at the time not being looked upon as being under
the major's command, when urged by him to pursue said their
horses were too much fatigued. The Indians, entirely intent on
plunder, thought of nothing but securing all the horses they
could find and the King's troops, many of them barefoot and
greatly fatigued and overcome with excessive heat, could not
attempt to come up with people who fled with all possible swift-
ness and were on horseback. Expense of barracks and fortifica-
tions. News of capture of a brig bound to this place with Indian
goods.
Extract. Vol. 12. No. 9. 4 pages.
Enclosing Brig.-Gen. Prevost to John Stuart, see 14 June 1777.
Brig. -Gen. Augustine Prevost to John Stuart.
1777, June 14. St. Augustine.
Two copies. Vol. 10. No. 181 ; 12. No. 10. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 281,
fo. 381.
John Stuart to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, June 16. Pensacola. — Indian affairs.
Vol. 10. No. 189. 4 pages.
Enclosure : —
Letter from Jos. Vann to Alexander Cameron.
Copy. Vol, 10. No. 188. 3 pages.
Treasury Minutes.
1777, June 18. Treasury Chambers. — With reference to a
contract made by Gen. Howe for 350 gallons of rum.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 83. 2 pages.
Enclosed by J. Robinson to [Gen. Howe] 6 August 1777.
John Robinson to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, June 19. Treasury Chambers. — The Lords of the
Treasury approve the relief given to Mr. Glen, Comptroller of
the Customs at Newhaven, but desire in future such officers be
paid only sums due to them as their salary and a separate
account kept.
Copy. Vol, 4. No. 77. 1 page.
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Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, June 20. Whitehall.— No. 14. On the news of the
success at Boundbrook and at Danbury. Touching vacant
ensigncies. Hopes the " Isis " and convoy have arrived.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 83. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 387 ; copy 431, fo. 215 ; and in the Sackville MSB.
Lt.-Col. Sir George Osborn to Capt. Mackenzie.
1777, June 23. Camp at Amboy. — " I have the honor of
acquainting you that I mustered and inspected yesterday the
two battalions of Anspach Brandenburg, and found them in
perfect good order, their cloathing and their arms good, the
1st battalion with 534, the 2nd 492 fit for duty, they have but
30 sick.
" I visited the two company's of Hessian Chasseurs last arrived
and found them to consist of 106 rank and file for the mounted
troop, for the foot 123 ; they have among them a few old men ;
they lost 57 taken on board the 'Favourite' transport, and one
Chasseur at Bonham Town, they are well armed and cloathed,
their swords are complete, they expect their bridles and saddles
in the next ships.
"I inspected the Waldeck recruits, whom I found to be 88 in
number of a very low size, very young and very bad recruits."
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 171. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
177*7, June 24. War Office. — Announcing the King's permis-
sion to Lieut. Hastings to go to North America.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 162. 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Barrington to Lt. Hastings, see 3 July 1776.
Messrs. Mure, Son & Atkinson to Lords of the Treasury.
1777, June 24. London. — With regard to the price of the rum
to be furnished by them for the use of the army under Gen.
Howe.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 79. 4 pages.
Enclosing Messrs. Mure, Son and Atkinson to Joshua Loring,
Junr., 14 Jan. 1777.
Messrs. Mure, Son and Atkinson to Gen. Howe, 14 Jan. 1777.
Enclosure 1 in John Robinson to Gen. Howe, 6 August 1777.
Copy in Lord Dartmouth's Collection, 14th Report, Appendix
X. 440.
Lord Amherst to the Secretary at War [Barrington].
1777, July 2. — In answer to a note of 30 June desiring his
opinion on a letter to be sent to Gen. Howe, states that though
the King has allowed him to make arrangements respecting
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commissions throughout the whole of the Royal American
regiment and recommending the officers to the third and fourth
battalion he had no thought of recommending to such vacancies
as happened in the companies in North America which are
immediately under Howe's command. His reasons for recom-
mending Capt. Van Braam.
Extract. Vol. 6. No. 212. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 8 July 1777.
RoCHEBLAVE to HENRY StUART.
1777, July 4. Fort Gage.— Intelligence that at Fort Pitt a
quantity of "Berges" are preparing to embark a body of men
expected there and whose destination is not known. It may
only be for Detroit or the banks of the Mississippi.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 164. 1 page.
Qy. Enclosed by John Stuart to Gen. Howe, 4 Feb. 1778.
Also in Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 264,
fo. 176.
Capt. Robert Mackenzie to Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey.
1777, July 6. New York. — Sir William Howe desires him to
direct Lt. Clarke to discontinue the working of the colliery on
the island of Cape Breton. Sufficient coals to be removed to
Halifax for the winter's consumption, and the coal boats, build-
ings, and utensils which cannot be removed given into the care
of the Barrack Master at Louisburg. Lieut. Clarke and his
party then to return to Halifax and render account of expenses.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 20. % pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, July 8. War Office. — Respecting the appointment of
Major Van Braam in 60th regiment vice Brown by purchase.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 211. 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Amherst to the Secretary at War, 2 Jul}7.
Gen. Sir William Howe to George Turner.
1777, July 10. New York. — Requires him to receive warrants
which shall be granted by Major-Gen. Massey as final for pay or
subsistence and to grant such sums as he may authorize by
temporary warrants for contingencies or incidental expenses.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 22. 1 page.
Capt. Robt. Mackenzie to Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey.
1777, July 10. New York. — The Commander-in-Chief desires
him to appoint a general court martial to try Lieut. -Col. Goreham
on the charges exhibited by Major Batt in the enclosed letter.
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Sends commission for Mr. Tonge as second lieutenant and
promises to fill up other vacancies as ascertaiued. Concerning
payments of the Provincial (Nova Scotia) Corps.
Copy. Vol.29. No. 21. 3 pages.
Enclosure : —
Major Thomas Batt to Lieut. -Col. Paterson.
1777, July 10. — Account of the debilitated state of Lt. -Colonel
Gorehants regiment. Proposes that Lt. Connor be sent to
Newfoundland to complete it. ~
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 23. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey.
1777, July 11. New York. — Has given orders to George
Turner, D.P.M.G., at Halifax to receive his (General Massey's)
warrants for pay or subsistence, and furnish moneys.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 24. 1 page.
John Stuart to Alexander Cameron.
1777, July 11. Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 186. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 281,
fo. 389.
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to Gov. Peter Chester.
1777, July 12. New York. — Sends consigned to Mr. Stuart a
ship loaded with provisions and another with Indian presents
sent for use in his department. Suggestions as to attaching the
Indians.
Copy. Vol.1. No. 106. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 545.
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to John Stuart.
1777, July 12. New York. — Indian affairs.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 114. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 571.
Col. Guy Johnson to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, July 12. New York. — Conference with the Monsok
Indians. Would like an interview or commands.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 197. 1 page.
124
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to Lt.-Col. Wm. Stiell.
1777, July 13. New York. — To take into custody on the
requisition of Gov. Chester or Mr. Stuart any person supplying
spirits to the Indians contrary to regulations.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 111. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 553.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1777, July 14. New York. — Submitting an application in
favour of the officers employed in bringing out drafts from the
additional companies at home to regiments in America for con-
sideration of the extraordinary expenses they are thus subjected
to.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 154. 1 page.
Original in Public Record Office, War Office, Original Corre-
spondence 20.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1777, July 14. New York. — Acknowledges receipts of letters
of 14th and 22nd June. Thanks to Major Prevost. To leave to
the Superintendent's experience the entire management of the
Indians. Sends copies of his letters to Stuart, Chester and Stiell
as to the Indian traders and restrictions upon the article of
spirits. " The proposal you have made for for (sic) forming a
corps of Rangers mounted, is a measure of which you must be the
best judge: I shall only observe that Troops upon this plan are
always most expensive, and nothing but inevitable Necessity can
justify the Employment of them. But after the strictest injunc-
tion for the utmost Oeconomy, the Mode and Appointments of a
Troop of Horsemen not exceeding 50 men exclusive of officers to
be raised and employed as you may think most conducive to His
Majesty's Service in the Province under your Command, desir-
ing at the same time that you will be pleased to send me by the
first Opportunity the Establishment you have determined upon
and an Estimate of the Expence." Captain Mcintosh may quit
the service and Captain Browne return to Europe. Bat and
forage money for 200 days may be given to certain officers.
Gives notice of provisions, recruits, etc., sent to the Floridas.
Copy. Vol, 1. No. 128. 6 pages.
Capt. Frederick George Mulcaster to Alex. Skinner.
1777, July 14. New York, Head Quarters. — Instructions to
receive from the " Springfield " the Indian presents on the
enclosed list.
Enclosure: —
List of Indian presents in the "Springfield" to be left at St.
Augustine.
Copies. Vol, 1. No. 107. 2 pages in all.
125
John Stuart to David Taitt.
1777, July 14. Pensacola. — Two letters.
Copies. Vol. 10. Nos. 184 and 185. 1 page and 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 281,
fo. 401 and 405.
John Robinson to Vice-Adml. Lord Howe.
1777, July 15. Treasury Chambers. — Provision ships bound
to E . Florida have applied to go with the convoys to New York ;
when they arrive he is desired to order a convoy for them to
St. Augustine.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 78. 1 page.
[Qy. Capt. Mackenzie] to [Brig. Gen. Augustine Prevost].
1777, July 16. New York.— "In your letter of the 12th June
which I had the honor to receive, you mention your having wrote
to the General on the subject of public Expences, and directed
Accompts of your Expenditures to be forwarded, yet I do not find
that such Accots have been presented, therefore" the Dep. Pay
Master Gen. has orders to remit to him for extraordinaries i2,500
in specie and the like sums in bills of exchange. Only 1 per
cent, for freight of public money is allowed. When received, his
requisitions for medicines shall be attended to.
Extract. Vol. 12. No. 7. 2 pages.
Beeston Long, Richard Neave, R. Glover, and W. Crichton
to Lords of the Treasury.
1777, July 16. London. — Report on the contract for supplying
rum entered into by the Treasury with Mr. Atkinson.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 86. 5 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Gen. Howe] , 6 August.
Copy in Lord Dartmouth MSS., 14th Report, Appendix X., 441.
Capt. Robert Mackenzie to George Turner.
1777, July 16. New York. — By Sir William Howe's pleasure
he is to act Dep. Muster Master of the Provincial Corps in the
Province of Nova Scotia and receive 5s. sterling per day.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 25. 1 page.
Gen. George Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, July 16. New Jersey. — (Printed in Sparks's Washing-
ton, IV., 496.)
2 copies. Vol. 3. No. 61 and Vol. 5, No. 87. 1 page each.
126
Richard Atkinson to Messrs. Beeston Long, Neave,
Glover, and Crichton.
1777, July 17. London. — And note in answer 18 July.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 88. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Gen. Howe] , 6 August.
Also in the Dartmouth MSS., 14th Report Appendix X., 441.
Lord Barrington to Earl Harcourt, Nuneham, Oxfordshire.
1777, July 17. War Office.— Has laid letter of 13th inst.
before the King, who has no objection to Lt.-Col. Harcourt's
return at the end of the campaign provided it meets with Sir W.
Howe's approval.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 242. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 6 August 1777.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, July 17. War Office. — Has received various letters by
Major Dixon. Sends information concerning the pay of the
army. Sends extract of Sir Guy Carleton's letter. His Majesty
approves the exchange between Capts. Faucett and Loftus and a
commission for the latter to a Lieutenancy in the 3rd Regiment
of Foot Guards will be issued. Must wait for Mr. Adair's
return from attending the Duke of Gloucester before denning
the duties of hospital officials. Mr. Napier will be dispatched
speedily.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 222. 2 pages.
Enclosing Sir G. Carleton to [Lord Barrington] . Extract, see
21 May 1777.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Andrew Elliott.
1777, July 17. New York. — Has appointed him this day
Superintendent of imports and exports to and from New York,
Long and Staten Islands. His deputies are Lambert Moore and
John Nugent with a salary of £200 sterling. The officers are : —
Richard Nicholls Colden, Searcher, at 16s. per day, New York
currency ; Michael Kearny, Warehouse Keeper, 10s. ; William
Tyrrel, Assister to the Searcher and Warehouse Keeper, 10s. ;
James Cogeshall, Wharf Officer, 10s. ; Anthony Kendall, ditto,
10s. ; Thomas Bayeux, Assistant ditto, 8s. ; William Rescorla,
ditto, 8s. ; John Moore, first Clerk, 10s. ; James Moron, second
ditto, 8s. Instructions as to duties.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 90. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Capt. Mackenzie to Andrew Elliot, 19 July
1777.
127
Gen. Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1777, July 17. New York. — Announcing the above appoint-
ment and requiring entries and clearances, manifests of cargoes,
permits to load, &c, &c.
2 Copies. Vol. 5, No. 89 and Vol. 2, No. 158. 4 pages and
5 pages respectively.
Enclosed by Capt. Mackenzie to Andrew Elliot, 19 July 1777.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, July 18. War Office. — Concerning promotions in 7th
and 26th Regiments.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.6. No. 221. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Sir Thos. Spencer Wilson.
1777, July 19. War Office. — The granting of leaves of absence
at this juncture is left to the respective commanders-in-chief, but
the King has no objection if Sir William Howe approves.
Copy. Vol.6. No. 241. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 6 August 1777.
Capt. Robert Mackenzie to Andrew Elliot.
1777, July 19. New York. — His salary as Superintendent of
Exports and Imports is £365 sterling per annum, to be paid quar-
terly in dollars at 4s. Sd. To deliver the letters enclosed to
Lambert Moore and John Nugent, and to wait on Sir Henry
Clinton with the letter which relates to himself and the appoint-
ment covering the proclamation and the instructions.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 91. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Proclamation by Gen. Howe, see 17 July.
Gen. Howe to Andrew Elliot, see 17 July.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lambert Moore.
1777, July 19. Eagle, off State n Island. — Appoints him first
Deputy-Superintendent to assist Andrew Elliot.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 93. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to John Nugent.
1777, July 19. Eagle, off Staten Island. — Appointing him
Second Deputy-Superintendent to assist Andrew Elliot.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 92. 1 page.
Richard Atkinson to Lords of the Treasury.
1777, July 21. London. — On the report of the referees above.
Copy. Vol, 4. No. 87. 3 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Gen Howe] , 6 August.
Also in Lord Dartmouth's MSS.
128
Mure, Son & Atkinson to Lords of the Treasury.
1777, July 23. London. — As to the variations from the
estimate for the supply of rum, occasioned by the alteration of
circumstances.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 82. 5 pages.
Enclosure No. 2 in John Robinson to [Gen. Howe] , 6 August.
Also in Lord Dartmouth's MSS.
John Stuart to Brig. -Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1777, July 24. Pensacola. — Measures and conferences with
the Indians. Thinks he must stay at his post or the Indians
would think it desertion.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 180. 8 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 281,
fo. 409.
Troops.
1777, July 28. — Clothing shipped on board H.M. armed ship
"Tortoise " for various regiments in America.
Vol. 6. No. 220. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe,
2 August 1777.
Treasury Minutes.
1777, July 29. — Resume consideration of the report of the
referees on the rum contract.
Extract. Vol. 4. No. 89. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Gen. Howe] , 6 August 1777.
Treasury Minutes.
1777, July 31.— Same subject.
Extract. Vol. 4. No. 90. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Gen. Howe] , 6 August 1777.
John Robinson to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, July. — Recommends Lieut. John Grant for promotion to
a company, he having at the beginning of the dispute been driven
from his home near Lake Champlain by the rebels and lost all
his effects.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 169. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, August 2. War Office. — Clothing as mentioned in the
enclosed paper has been shipped together with 8,000 blankets for
the use of the barracks.
Letter signed. Vol. 6. No. 219. 1 page.
Enclosing List of clothing for the regiments shipped on the
"Tortoise," 28 July 1777.
129
David Taitt to the Superintendent [John Stuart].
1777, August 3. Little Tallassie.
Extract. Vol. 10. No. 183. 3 pages.
Same in Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 281,
fo. 417.
• Treasury Minutes.
1777, August 5. Treasury Chambers. — Consideration of the
rum contract made by Howe with the agents of Mure, Son &
Atkinson.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 84. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Gen. Howe] , 6 August.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, August 6. War Office. — Encloses letters relative to
Lt.-Col. Harcou'rt.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 240. 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Barrington to Sir T. S. Wilson, 19 July.
Lord Barrington to Earl Harcourt, 17 July.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, August 6. War Office.—" As I understand that Major-
General Philips of the Artillery is doing duty as Major-General
of the Line in the Army under the command of Lieutenant-
General Burgoyne, I think it proper to transmit to you a copy of
a letter which I wrote on this subject to Sir Guy Carleton."
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 217. 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Barrington to Gen. Carleton, 23 August 1776.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, August 6. Whitehall.— No. 15. Receipt of news of
Tryon's expedition.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 96. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 481 ; copy 431, fo. 217 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, August 6. Whitehall.— No. 16. His Majesty's concern
that a diversion on the coasts of Massachusetts is not found con-
sistent with other operations. Motives for postponing Gen.
Lee's departure approved. He will have received every
reinforcement of the Artillery that could be spared from
this country, &c.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 95. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 485; copy 431, fo. 218; and in the Sackville MSS.
3580 I
130
John Kobinson to [Gen. Sir William Howe].
1777, August 6. Treasury Chambers. — Sends papers relative
to the rum contract. " By the letter from Messrs. Mure, Son &
Atkinson it is stated that they were attempting the insurances at
12 guineas per cent, premium, they have since informed the
Board that they have insured a part of the rum contracted for
by you at that premium, but that this is only the risk of the
cargo thither, and not on the return of the ship, which brings
another risque and will occasion a further expence in insurance
for the voyage. This account together with the papers will assist
your Excellency in forming your judgement on the matter, and my
Lords desire that you will thereon agree with the agent for the
contractors at such price as shall appear to you to be reasonable
according to the circumstances existing at the time of making the
contract and according to the current rate of exchange, and pay
them for the same agreeably to the minutes instead of taking
cash from the military chest, they have agreed to accept of bills
for payment from the agent of the remitters at the current rate
of exchange."
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 47. 2 pages.
Enclosing : —
No. 1. Mure, Son & Atkinson to Lords of Treasury, 24 June
1777.
Mure, Son & Atkinson to Gen. Howe, 14 Jan. 1777.
Mure, Son & Atkinson to Joshua Loring, Junr., 14 Jan. 1777.
No. 2. Mure, Son & Atkinson to Lords of Treasurv, 23 July
1777.
No. 3. Treasury Minutes, 18 June 1777.
No. 4. Treasury Minutes, 5 August 1777.
No. 5. Treasury Minutes, 3 June 1777.
No. 6. Report of Beeston Long, etc., Referees, to Lords of
Treasury, 16 July 1777.
No. 7. Richard Atkinson to Lords of Treasury, 21 July 1777.
No. 8. Richard Atkinson to Beeston Long, etc., 17-18 July
1777.
No. 9. Treasury Minutes, 29 July 1777.
No. 10. Treasury Minutes, 31 July 1777.
John Robinson to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, August 6. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Orders
relative to the payment of Mr. Sinnott's salary of £150 as Lt.-
Governor of Niagara since his last payment by Gen. Gage,
3 November 1774.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 91. 1 page.
Enclosing Lt.-Gen. Gage to John Robinson, 1 April 1776.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, August 13. War Office. — Directions relative to payment
for officers' tents sent in 1775, and also for those in store.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 216. 1 page.
131
Colonel Beverly Robinson to David Mathews.
1777, August 13. Morrisiana. — Certificate to Abraham Teller,
see 25 December 1781.
David Taitt to the Superintendent [John Stuart].
1777, August 13. Little Tallassie.
Copy. Vol 10. No, 182. 4 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 281,
fo. 421.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, August 18. Whitehall. — No. 17. Respecting the defence
of the island of St. John.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 94. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 489 ; copy 431, fo. 219 ; copy in the Sackville MSS.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, August 21. War Office. — The King's permission to
Captain Evans to remain in England until he can hear from
Major-Gen. Grey.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 213. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, August 21. War Office. — Is directed by the Treasury to
provide a supply of stores to be delivered to the regimental pay-
masters at prime cost. It will be ready for shipping by the 1st
September.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No, 214. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of stores proposed to be sent to Sir W. Howe, comprising
shoes, soles, shirts, black hair stocks lined, stockings, gaticrs.
Copy. Vol. 6. No, 215. 1 page.
John Stuart to General Sir William Howe.
1777, August 23. Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 187. 4 pages.
Gov. Peter Chester to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, August 25. Pensacola. — Trusts that the rapid success
of H.M. troops in Northern Colonies will secure the Floridas.
Will co-operate with Brig. -Gen. Prevost.
Copy. Vol.10. No. 191. 1 page.
132
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe. Declaration.
1777, August 27. Head Quarters. — Protection to the inhabi-
tants.
Copy. Vol.5. Xo. 88. 2 pages.
Printed copy in the Public Record Office, America and
W. Indies 132, fo. 637.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, September 2. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Major-Gen. Prescott's promotion is delayed until enquiry has
been made into his capture. His Majesty directs that such
enquiry be made and the result communicated.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 226. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of Officers serving in America who were promoted by
Brevet the 29th August 1777.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 227. 3 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, September 3. War Office. — Col. Twistleton may have
leave to come to Great Britain at the end of this campaign if
there is no objection and the service will permit.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 224. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, September 3. War Office. — The King has appointed
Tryon to act as Major-General.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. Xo. 225. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, September 3. Whitehall. — No. 18. Respecting the
questioned loyalty of Woodbury Langdon.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 98. 4 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 595 ; copy 431, fo. 224 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, September 3. Whitehall. — No. 19. On the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. Xo. 99. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 601 ; copy 431, fo. 226 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Enclosure : —
Memorial to Lord George Germain from Lord Wm. Campbell,
Gov. of South Carolina, James Wright, Gov. of Georgia,
Wm. Dull, Lt.-Gov. of South Carolina, and Joint Graham,
Lt.-Gov. oj Georgia. Urging reduction of these provinces.
Copy. J'ol. 5. Xo. 100. 4 pages.
Original in the Public Record Office, America and West Indies
132, Jo. 605,
133
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, September 3. Whitehall.— No. 20. General Officers
not to have leave. Aides-de-camp not to be taken from the corps
of Engineers.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 101. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 609 ; copy 431, fo. 227 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, September 3. Whitehall. — No. 21. A long letter in
answer to eight of his in June and July.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 103. 6 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 613 ; copy 431, fo. 228 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, September 3. Whitehall. — Separate question of exchange
of Major-Gen. Lee.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 102. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 591 ; copy 431, fo. 223 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, September 5. Head Quarters of Army. — Sends duplicate
of letter of 16th July respecting the exchange of Maj.-Gen.
Prescot for Maj.-Gen. Lee and requests answer.
2 copies. Vol. 3. No. 62 ; and Vol. 5. No, 104. 1 page each.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Gen. Washington.
1777, September 6. Head Quarters. — Answer. Awaits
fulfilment of his engagement as to general exchange. (Printed
in Sparks's Washington, V. 54.)
2 copies. Vol. 3. No. 63 ; Vol. 5. No. 105. 1 page each.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Gen. Washington.
1777, September 12, Head Quarters, Delworth. — That
surgeons would be permitted to attend wounded officers and
men. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, V. 62.)
2 copies. Vol. 3. No. 64 ; Vol. 5. No. 106. 1 page each.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, September 13. Head Quarters. — -Sending surgeons.
(Printed in Sparks's Washington, Y. 63.)
2 copies. Vol. 3. No. 65 ; Vol. 5. No. 107. 1 page each.
134
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, September 16. War Office. — Three vessels will be sent
from Cowes conveying goods as per invoices. Directions for
distribution and payment.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. Xo. 223. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
i. Invoice of camp equipage for 16 regiments of foot consigned
to Gen. Howe.
(Xo number.) Invoice of sundry lwspital stores packed for
the army in North America and directed to Gen. Howe,
in. Invoice of necessaries — shoes, linen, worsted Jersey and
thread hose, dec.
Abstract of the charge of the necessaries as specified in
Invoice in. £7,279 *7s. 10d.
Copies. Vol. 6. 228, 229 and 231, 230 and 232. 1, 3, 2 and
6 pages respectively.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, September 19. War Office. — Sending the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 236. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
State of the distribution of the articles mentioned in his letter
of 16 September.
Vol. 6. No. 237. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Gen. Washington.
1777, September 21. Head Quarters. — " Sir, There being
some wounded officers and men of your army at Howell's tavern
and the neighbouring houses with whom a surgeon's mate is left,
with orders to join metm the 23rd, if not sooner relieved by one
of your surgeons, I am to request you will lose no time in
sending whom you think proper for this purpose, with directions
to give receipts for the wounded so delivered up as prisoners of
war to be hereafter exchanged. — With due respect, I am, Sir,
your most obedient servant."
2 copies. Vol. 3. Xo. 66; and Vol. 5. Xo. 108. 1 page each.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, Sept. 21. Head Quarters. — " Sir, Your favor of this
date was received this evening, and agreeable to your request, I
have sent Dr. WTillson to take charge of the wounded officers and
men of the army under my command, who have fallen into your
hands at Howell's Tavern and the neighbouring houses. The
doctor has directions to give a receipt for all that are delivered,
and they will be considered as your prisoners. — I am, Sir, with
due respect, your most obedient servant."
2 copies. Vol. 3. Xo. 67 ; and Vol. 5. No. 109. 1 page each.
135
Lord Bareington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, September 22. War Office. — If thought proper leave of
absence to be granted to Lt. John Shuttleworth, 7th Regiment.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 235. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, September 24. Whitehall.— Private.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 215. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gen. Howe to Maj.-Gen. Pigot, 26 April 1778.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 621 ; copy 131, fo. 232; and in the Sackville MSS.
Alexander McGillivray to John Stuart.
1777, September 25. Little Tallassie.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 176. 4 pages.
Enclosed by John Stuart to Gen. Howe, 6 October 1777.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 282,
fo. 65 (dated 21 Sept.).
John Robinson to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, September 25. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. —
Receipt of letters. Orders given for the supplies he has
represented as necessary. By No. 1 he will see the state of the
monies issued and sent out in answer to his two requisitions of
1 February and 19 May. On the supplies of specie sent. It is
unfortunate his Excellency could not obtain a larger supply of
coal from Louisburgh. Expense of sending it from home.
Desires him if possible to relieve the country from the burthen
of sending oats. Barrack furniture, Sec, ordered. Their Lord-
ships having taken into consideration the paper transmitted on
the application of Chief Justice Smyth approve JB200 being paid
to him, and, like other judges driven from their situations, the
continuance of his salary of £400, but as in Mr. Glen's case he
(Howe) is to pay only the salary and the Deputy Paymaster is to
keep a separate account.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 94. 5 pages.
Enclosures : —
No. 1. Requisitions and issues.
Articles of Agreement— endorsed, " Charter of Coal SJiijis."
List of vessels taken up by Anthony Bacon in August and
September to carry coal to America.
List of vessels to carry oats.
State of the deficiencies of barrack furniture at New York. As
per return in Gen. Howe's letter of 6 April.
Account of stores sent out in the "Friendship" "Howe " and
"General Conway." — Vinegar, mittens, blankets, sheets,
bolster cases, ironpots, iCv.
Vol. 4. Nos. 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99. 9 pages.
136
John Robinson to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, September 27. Treasury Chambers. — Suspicions re-
garding a Captain Lawrence who is constantly sailing between
Great Britain and New York. His movements should be
narrowly watched.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 102. 1 page.
Draft in the Abergavenny MSS. 10th Report Apx- VI., p. 18,
No. 150.
John Robinson to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, September 27. Treasury Chambers. — Private.
Copy. Vol. 4. Xo. 103. 1 page.
Draft in the Abergavenny MSS. as above, No. 151.
John Robinson to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, September 27. Treasury Chambers. — The Lords of the
Treasury have ordered £200 to be given to Mr. Neil Jamieson
late of Norfolk, Virginia, a zealous friend and supporter of
government. Desires that some employment or assistance may
be given him which may afford him some temporary relief until
the time comes when his great losses can be taken into con-
sideration and recompence made him.
Copy. Vol. 4. Xo. 100. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
Case of Xeil Jamieson.
Copy. Vol. 4. Xo. 101. 4 pages.
Gen. Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1777, September 28. Head Quarters, near German Town. —
Due consideration will be shown to all who have complied with
the Declaration of 27th August. Only those who have availed
themselves of said indulgences before this date will be entitled
to the benefits thereof.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 110. 1 page.
Elias Boudinot, Commissary General of Prisoners,
to Heman Allen.
1777, September 30. Camp, Pennsylvania. — Acknowledges a
letter. Will be pleased to expedite the liberation of his brother
and if Lt.-Col. Campbell will write to New York and accomplish
the exchange, he promises to accede. Is uneasy at a paragraph
in Col. Campbell's letter relative to his being improperly treated.
It has been without his knowledge.
Copy. Vol. 10. Xo. 162. \ page.
Enclosed by Lt.-Col. Campbell to Gen. Howe, 15 Dec. 1777.
Forwarded by Maj.-Gen. Massey to Gen. Howe, 12 Jan. 1778.
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Gen. Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1777, October 1. Head Quarters, near German Town. —
Enjoining persons who have complied with the Declaration of
27th August to take the oath of allegiance to his Majesty on or
before 25th October.
Copy. Vol. 5. xYo. 111. 2 pages.
John Eobinson to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, October 1. Treasury Chambers.— Transmits a further
account of the ships taken up to carry coal.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 104. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
State of the coal ships taken up by Anthony Bacon to the
1st October. Marked : — " Received from Mr. Deane.'"
Vol. 4. No. 105. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to Gen. Washington.
1777, October 3. Head Quarters. — (Printed in Sparks's
Washington, Y. 80.)
2 copies. Vol. 3. No. 68 ; 5. No. 112. 1 page each.
John Stuart to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, October 6. Pensacola. — Conduct of the Americans to
gain the Indians. Sends copies of two letters from Rocheblave.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 175. 6 pages.
Enclosures : —
Alex. McGillivray to John Stuart, see 25 Sept.
N.D. — Scale of distances of Indian towns from St. Augustine
to Pensacola. [TJiis is placed with the above, but it is
thought it may belonc/ rather to his letter of 24 July."]
Vol, 10. No. 177. 1 page.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, October 6. Head Quarters. — (Printed in Sparks's
Washington, V. 80.)
2 copies. Vol, 3. No. 70 ; 5. No. 113. 2 pages each.
Captain Robert Mackenzie to [Alfred] Clifton.
1777, October 7. Head-quarters, near German Town. — "Sir,
I had the honor to lay your queries before the Commander-in-
Chief, and to receive his sentiments respecting your proposal of
raising a corps.
" It is understood that this corps is to consist of Roman
Catholicks only on a presumption that they will prefer serving
under an officer to whom they are naturally attached, and not inter-
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fere with other levies; the Commander-in-Chief therefore means
that in raising it you do engage none others but of the Eoman
Catholick Community. I am also directed to desire you will be
pleased previous to your entering upon this business, to make
known the number of men you think upon a moderate computa-
tion can be engaged for immediate service, and agreeable thereto
to recommend a captain, lieutenant and ensign, for every fifty-
seven men, which, including non-commissioned officers, will
compose a company.
" The engagement of the men must be for two years, or during
the continuance of the rebellion in North America, if required,
they will receive pay, provisions, arms, and cloathing as soon as
it can be got round from New York, in the same manner as his
Majesty's regular troops, of course they are under the same
order and discipline. The non-commissioned officers and men
will be intituled to lands agreeable to the King's proclamation at
the close of the last war.
' ' The men are to be approved by an officer who will be appointed
for that purpose, and will commence pay from the date of their
attestations, the officers also will receive pay according to their
success in recruiting, and the full proportion of the different
ranks is as follows : — A captain, thirty men ; a lieutenant, fifteen
men ; an ensign, twelve men. A bounty of five dollars in specie
will be given to every man approved of. I hope the above will
satisfy all your doubts."
Vol. 5. No. 114. 2 pages.
General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1777, October 8. Head-quarters, near German Town. —
Promises free pardon to all deserters who voluntarily surrender
to any of his Majesty's troops before 1st December next.
Copy. Vol. 5. No 115. 1 page.
General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1777, October 8. Head-quarters, near German Town. —
Promising vacant lands to those who enlist and continue to serve
for two years in the Provincial Corps.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 118. 2 pages.
Captain Eobert Mackenzie to Lt.-Col. George Clark,
Barrack Master General.
1777, October 8. Head Quarters, near German Town. —
"Sir, A complaint has been preferred by Dr. Catherwood,
Surgeon of the Hospital at St. Augustine, to Dr. Adair, Director-
General, and transmitted from the War Office to the Commander-
in-Chief, that on account of the orders given by the Barrack
Master General to the Barrack Master at St. Augustine, ' not to
interfere with tlie Hospitals,' he could not be accommodated with
several trilling articles, such as spades, shovels, picks, &c,
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which might promote the cleanliness of the wards or rooms
alloted for the sick men. I am directed by the Commander-in-
Chief to desire you will give such orders on this head as may
remedy the inconvenience above stated, and in the meantime, it
will be requested of Brigadier- General Prevost to see that the
Hospital does not suffer for want of those things, untill your
instructions may arrive."
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 116. 1 page.
Capt. Kobert Mackenzie to Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1777, October 8. Head Quarters, near German Town. —
Similar letter.
Copy. Vol. 5. No, 117. 1 page.
Captain Mackenzie to Lt.-Col. William Allen.
1777, October 12. Head Quarters, German Town. — The Com-
mander-in-Chief approves his recommendation of the following
officers : — Major John Delancey ; Captains Francis Kearney and
Thomas Stephens ; Lieutenants John Young and Benjamin
Baynton to serve under his command in the 1st Battalion.
Copy. Vol. 5. 'No. 119. 1 page.
Captain Robert Mackenzie to Lt.-Col. Alfred Clifton.
1777, October 14. — Head Quarters, German Town. — Signifies
the Commander-in-Chief's approval of his choice of officers : —
Major John Lynch ; Captains Kenneth McCullock, Matthias
Hanly, Martin McEvoy and Nicholas Weiregan ; Lieutenants
Peter Eck, John Connell, Edward Holland and James Hanrahan ;
Ensigns John Glasshune, Arthur Baillie, Thomas Quin and
Cornelius Leary to serve in his regiment.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 120. 1 page.
Saratoga,
1777, October 16. Saratoga Camp. — Articles of Convention
between Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne and Major-General Gates.
Original signature of Gen. Gates. Vol. 9. No. 188. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Burgoyne to Gen. Howe, 25 October.
Copy in the Public Record Office. Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec, 14.
David Holms and Thomas Scott to the Superintendent
[John Stuart].
1777, October 19. Cusitaws.
Copy. Vol. 10. No, 168. 4 pages.
Qy. Enclosed by John Stuart to Sir W. Howe, 4 Feb. 1778.
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Lower Cheek Indians to John Stuart.
1777, October 19. Cusitaws. — Talk by Interpreter Edward
Haynes.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 169. 2 panes.
Qy. Enclosed by John Stuart to Sir W. Howe, 4 Feb. 1778.
Lieut.-Gen. John Burgoyne to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, October 20. Albany. — In conformity with his orders to
proceed to Albany, he reached Saratoga 13 September. No
exertions left untried. Details of the actions of 19th September
and 7th October. Was at last obliged to open a treaty with
Gates. Desires conveyance for Lord Petersham to England.
(This is marked as having 9 enclosures, and as received by
Lt. Valiancy 30th October.)
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 182. 3 pages.
Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, October 20. — Separate and private. Conscious that the
precision of my orders both in the letter and spirit left me no
latitude in abandoning my communications on the 13th of
September, that the corps of troops I commanded was in the
interest of government a corps to be hazarded for the great
purpose of forcing a junction, or at least of making a powerful
diversion in your favor, by employing the forces that otherwise
would join General Washington, convinced that I can justify
myself to my profession and to the world upon these points, I am
in no pain concerning them. What I feel upon the unfortunate
issue of my efforts is more easily to be conceived than described.
For your private consideration, I have to add to the circum-
stances of my public letter, others of a very melancholy nature,
viz. : a scandelous defection of the Indians, a desertion or
timidity worse than desertion of provincials and Canadians, a
very few individuals excepted, and a strong disposition in the
Germans to be prisoners rather than endure hard blows. Had
all my troops been British, I, in my conscience, believe I should
have made my way through Mr. Gates's army. At Saratoga,
destitute as I was of provisions I was not without resources to
have opened a passage to Ticonderoga had my whole army been
in a temper for hardy enterprise — even British troops declined.
The utmost that the officers gave me to hope from the complection
of their men, was, that they would light, upon that ground if
attacked. The Germans fell short of that — it was notorious that
they mean to have given one fire and then have clubbed their
arms.
In short, my army would not fight and could not subsist ; and
under those circumstances I have made a treaty that saves them
to the State for the next campaign, either by enabling the Mother
Country to send forth the force at home in proportion to what
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she will receive from their return, or by your retaining them
here, negociating an exchange.
Should you resolve upon the former measure, I trust you will
order transports and convoy to Boston without delay. Should
you be enabled and disposed to execute the latter, I confide
in your justice and friendship not to leave me unexchanged,
altho' in all events, I think my honor and my life in great measure
depends upon my return to England for some months. I think
it not impossible that the persons who are most bound to
vindicate me will be the first to attack my reputation, those for
whom I cheerfully undertook a forlorn hope, and who would
have crushed me had I remained inactive, 1 expect to find my
accusers for rashness. These men know I have it in my power
to justify my conduct, and it is a duty to myself and my
profession not to be absent when occasion calls upon me to pro-
duce that justification. As to my life, I am free from wounds,
tho' my person you may imagine has not been spared, but my
mind is broken down by agitation and my body with fatigue, and
both are very unfit to endure the rigour of an American winter,
at least in a northern part.
Gates has offered to send a ship of truce to me to England to
be commanded by Brig.-Gen. Glover, who it seems is a seaman.
I have told him I could give no answer without consulting you.
Upon the whole, my dear Sir, I request you to consider
thoroughly my situation ; let no personal inclination of mine
interfere with what you think right for the King's service. I
have sacrificed much, I am ready to sacrifice all to it, honour
excepted. I think it necessary to give my own account of my
own conduct at home, and to precede the troops if it can be done
with propriety. Be you my judge as my superior and my friend,
and decide either upon Gates's proposal, or to send a frigate to
receive me or direct my stay.
It is not a time to talk of private calamities. I have lost in
Frazer a zealous friend, another, and of a most uncommon kind,
in my aide-de-camp, Francis Clarke. Phillips still remains to
me, and I beg to recommend him and his application to your
notice as one of the most gallant and able officers now in being,
and his exchange is most desirable.
All particulars relating to the proceedings between the
13th September and 13 October shall be sent you at large by
Lord Petersham's conveyance.
The treatment of the officers and troops in general is of so
extraordinary a nature in point of generosity that I must suppose
it proceeds from some other motive than mere kindness of dis-
position.
The terms obtained first surprizes me. The conduct of Gates
in showing me his Army afterwards surprized me more. I have
now as many witnesses as I have men in the Army to the
number of the enemy.
I know not upon what I am to congratulate you, no intelligence
having been received by me, but my hopes and wishes are as
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ever ardent for your glory and happiness. — I am, with the
utmost respect and affection, &e.
P.S. — Forgive all confusion and inaccuracy. Upon recon-
sideration I am inclined to think Gates's proposal of a ship
unacceptable ; and in that case shall attend your decision for a
frigate to precede or to accompany the troops, unless exchanged
and enabled to serve under you to the southward during the
winter.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 181. 5 pages.
John Stuart to Indians.
1777, October 20. Pensacola. — Talk to Philstouckie and the
Lower Creek Deputies.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 167. 4 pages.
Qy. Enclosed by John Stuart to Sir W. Howe, 4 Feb. 1778.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1777, October 22. Philadelphia, Head Quarters.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 111. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Kecord Office, America and
W. Indies, 132, fo. 729; copy 306, fo. 162; and in the
Sackville MSS.
General Sir William Howe to [John Eobinson].
1777, October 22. Philadelphia, Head Quarters. — Acknow-
ledging letter of 15th June concerning Mr. "Glenn. Has laid
the papers relative to the business with Messrs. Mure, Son and
Atkinson before the Commissary General. Sends the proceed-
ings of an enquiry made at New York into the conduct of
Mr. Chamier.
Copy. Vol.2. No. 96. 2 pages.
Lieut. -General Burgoyne.
1777, October 24. Albany. — Agreement with Major-General
Gates for releasing officers.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 189. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lt.-Genl. Burgoyne to Genl. Howe, 25 October.
General Sir William Howe to Samuel Smith, Treasurer to
the Committee for the Relief of the Soldiers, &c, in
North America, London.
1777, October 24. Philadelphia. — Acknowledges receipt of
letter of 6th August particularizing sundry articles which the
Committee has been generously pleased to send out. Cannot at
present answer enquiries as to his wishes owing to the Secretary
to the Board of General Officers being at New York.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 140. 1 page.
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Captain Robert Mackenzie fco Jas. Chalmers.
1777, October 24. Philadelphia. — Signifies the Commander
in Chief's approval of officers : — Captains Alexander Middleton,
Ross Currie and Joseph Garnett ; Lieutenants Walter Dulany,
James Ingles and Thomas Boswell ; Ensigns Adam Allen,
William Ford and Thomas Hammond, chosen to serve in the 1st
Battalion of Maryland Loyalists.
Copij. Vol. 5. No. 121. 1 page.
Lieut.-Gen. John Burgoyne to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, October 25. Albany. — I had fee honour to write to your
Excellency by Lt. Valiancy five days ago and to transmit a copy
of the Convention which the disappointments and distresses of
the time ; an investment of near seventeen thousand men ; and
impending famine, compelled me to conclude with Mr. Gates.
I have directed Lord Petersham, who is proceeding to England,
to leave a copy of my public dispatch with Sir Henry Clinton in
order to its being transmitted to you and a duplicate of the
Convention. You will see by the dispatch a detail of all events,
and I trust the peremtory orders, under which I acted con-
sidered, you will construe what has happened not to be faults, but
honourable misfortunes.
Gates' army, upon a nearer inspection, might finally be called
twenty thousand men, upon a paper state, but rating them as we
should our own for action, the solid, effective, well-armed rank
and file, amounted the Day of Convention to nearer seventeen
than sixteen thousand, a considerable part of them it is said
were Militia, but they were Militia of the Green Mountains and
Hampshire Grants, which I am sorry to have occasion to say are
equal to any of their troops.
It is now demonstrable that even a relief from famine would
not have effected my junction with Sir H. Clinton. His strength
and his situation were not such as to oblige Gates to desist, and
my force was much inadequate, and the country much too strong
to cut my way thro' the whole. If my proceedings are considered
in one point of view, that of having kept in employment till the
17th October a force that joined with Mr. Washington in operation
against your ExceUency, might have given him superiority and
decided the fate of ye war, my fall is not to be regretted, it has
been a just and defensible sacrifise to the great objects of the
public service ; but if ministers blame me for this devotion of
myself and troops upon the principle, and spirit, and letter of
their measures and their orders, and such ingratitude in Cabinets
is not uncommon — I am called upon by the acutest feelings of
personal honour to exhibit my defence to my profession and to
the world.
I therefore address myself to you, Sir, as an officer best able to
judge of my anxieties by possessing the nicest sensations of
professional honour in your own breast, and I further address
you as my friend, to furnish me with means to effect my passage
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to England for these great personal purposes. I put my health
as an inferior consideration tho' I really believe in my present
state of mind and body an American winter, at best in the
Boston climate, would finish everything with me, — should your
mind go with the propriety of my application, I likewise entreat
your written approbation of it. Should the season of ye year
make the entrance of Boston difficult for a separate frigate for
me, or for transports for the whole or any part of the troops,
should you determine upon their return, I conceive an objection
would not be made to the embarkation taking place at Rhode
Island but that negotiation must be between your excellency and
Mr. Washington. I mentioned in my letter by Valiancy the
proposal of Gates for a flag of truce to carry me home, and I
requested your sentiments with great doubts of my own. I am
inclined still to look upon it as the last resource, and rest in
confidence that if you approve of the measure Lord Howe will
dispatch a frigate for me, as expeditiously as may be, my very
profound and very sincere respects attend his Lordship. I
would have writ to him personally had I known where he was.
I set out immediately for Boston, where I shall spare no pains
for the arrangement and convenience of the troops till your
orders arrive.
Mr. Gates has consented to some exchanges, by which I have
recovered all the captains who were prisoners of war and some
who were prisoners of Convention. I enclose a copy, which I
hope you will approve.
There are many vacancies of commissions. I cannot digest
the recommendations in absence from the army, but shall send
them in an open letter by an express from Boston. I dare say
that measure will not be objected to by the enemy. I hold the
army to be now under your Excellency's orders, and it is for you
to decide upon the promotions.
I am with the truest respect and attachment, &c.
P.S. — Should Vallancey be set out I hope for a short answer to
this letter by a drum to pass it unsealed thro' the enemy. I
beg permission to recommend to your Excellency's protection
the case of Major Ackland, who was first wounded at Hubberton,
and now languishes under his wounds received the 7th inst. and
prisoner here. His behaviour has been that of a high-spirited
soldier of fortune, his rank and estate you know put him upon a
high class as a patriot volunteer. Mr. Gates has got Ethan
Allen in his head and will exchange no field officer unless he is
given up. Any exchange for Ackland therefore must be
negotiated with Mr. Washington. If your Excellency should
have reasons against that measure Ackland and myself will be
much obliged to you if you would procure him leave to return to
England upon his parole, whenever he shall be in a state to
undertake the journey.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 187. § pages.
Enclosing Articles of Convention with Gen. Gates, 1G Oct,
Agreement with Gates, 24 Oct.
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J. Galloway to Captain Robert Mackensie (sic).
1777, October 25. Philadelphia.— " Dear Sir, Did not in-
disposition prevent I should have done myself the pleasure to
have called on you as well to enquire after your health as on the
following business.
" A few days after coming to the city with Lord Cornwallis he
requested that I would undertake to administer the oaths of
allegiance to such persons as should come in under Sir William
Howe's late proclamation. But as it was impossible for me to
comply with his Lordship's request and perform a variety of
other matters which seemed to be expected of me, he desired I
would appoint some person to do it under my superintendence.
I accordingly appointed Mr. Enoch Story who has conducted
himself much to my satisfaction in that and many other things
desired to be done by His Excellency Sir William Howe.
"It will now naturally suggest itself to you that it will be
necessary to give Mr. Story a commission authorizing him to
administer such qualifications and that to give solemnity as well
as validity to the oaths administered. Indeed without it all that
is done will be void. The commission must bear date the 29th
of September the day before he entered upon the business.
"You will be so obliging as to communicate this business to
his Excellency, that such order may be taken in it, as he shall
think proper.
"I am informed by Mr. Story that such numbers crowd in upon
him to-day as will render it impossible to qualifie them all. In
which case, I should be glad to know, whether it will not be
proper to continue to administer the oaths to all such as shall
apply, for a day or two, notwithstanding the expiration of the
proclamation. — I am, &c.r'
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 182. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir William Howe to John Robinson.
1777, October 26. Head Quarters, Philadephia. — Sending
enclosed copy.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 97. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Gen. Sir William Howe to Messrs. Gordon and Crowder.
1777, October 26. Philadelphia. — Notifying in accordance
with the request of the Lords of the Treasury that £300,000
sterling will he wanted to defray the contingent and extra-
ordinary expenses of the forces under his command.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 98. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Guy Carleton to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, October 27. Quebec. — " Inclosed I send the engage-
ments of sundry rebels, taken prisoners on this side, not to do
3580 K
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or say anything against his Majesty's interests, or those of his
Government and to appear, whenever called upon by myself, or
any other of his Majesty's Commanders in Chief in America, to
be disposed of in the manner you shall see proper to direct.
The rebels appeared before Ticonderoga about the 18th Sept.,
carried off several prisoners, and destroyed some of the craft,
but were obliged to go off. We have no news from the south-
ward, and very imperfect intelligence from Gen. Burgoyne's
army."
Signed letter. Vol.11. No. 2. 1 page.
Andbew Elliot to General Sir William Howe.
1777, October 27. Superintendent's Office, New York —
"Afraid of an ill-timed acknowledgment I have delayed offering
your Excellency my warmest thanks for the appointment with
which you was pleased to honor me.
" I have the honor to inclose copies of the method pursued and
forms used in the execution of the Superintendent's duty, if any-
thing has been neglected or done contrary to your Excellency's
wish and intention, I shall immediately on receiving yonr orders,
obey them.
" The returns are delivered to Sir Henry Clinton agreeable to
instructions.
"As soon as the embargo is taken off every merchant ship in
this port will be crowding to Philadelphia. If your Excellency
wishes to prevent this, I must beg to be favored with your
orders as soon as possible, the season of the year making
it necessary for the supplies wanted to go directly for Phila-
delphia. Should your Excellency chuse to limit the number of
vessells it will be necessary to send licences or for Sir Henry
Clinton to grant them for the limited number. If there are any
articles you would not chuse to have carried to Philadelphia,
when your pleasure is known care shall be taken to prevent their
being exported.
" To avoid as much as possible intruding on Your Excellency's
time, I have wrote to Mr. Strachy on the subject of trade,
requesting him to lay before you at a proper time what he may
judge worthy your attention."
Autograph letter signed. Vol.5. No. 122. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
Form of clearance in accordance with proclamation of 17 July.
Form of permit to load.
Form of permit to unload.
Form of certificate of landing goods.
Paper headed " Exportation " of goods permitted or prohibited,
tvith reasons adduced, and showing the measures adopted to
prevent the supplies being conveyed to the rebels.
Paper headed "Importation " on the same lines.
Vol, 5. Nos. 123, 124, 125, 126. 14 pages in all.
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Colonel Guy Johnson to General Sir William Howe.
1777, October 30. New York.— Bequests (after fate of the
Northern Army) directions re his conduct for keeping up the
spirits of the Indians.
Copy. Vol 10. No. 196. 2 pages.
Heman Allen to Lieut. -Colonel Archibald Campbell.
1777, October 31. Salisbury. — By perusing the enclosed he
may judge what further measures are necessary to expedite
liberation for himself. {See 30 September.)
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 162. 1 page.
Enclosed hy Lt.-Col. Campbell to Gen. Howe, 15 December.
Forwarded by Maj.-Gen. Massey to Gen. Howe, 12 Jan. 1778.
Lieut. John Campbell to the Secretary at War
[Lord Barrington].
1777, November 1. Ardilignach. — Complaining that two
younger ensigns than his son had obtained lieutenancies
without purchase and that he is now obliged to pay £550
for a lieutenancy.
Extract. Vol. 6. No. 239. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 19 Nov.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir William Howe.
1777, November 1. St. Augustine.— Acknowledges letter,
recruits, Indian presents and camp equipage by Capt. Chinnery
of the " Daphne." " What I wrote to Mr. Superintendent
Stuart was in no manner whatever as
orders and directions to act contrary to his own opinion. I
meant to urge his activity for the protection of the Cherokees,
who were threatened with destruction for their attachment to
the royal cause. I am sorry to hear that his agents amongst
the Creeks have been obliged to fly to Pensacola, as the activity
of one Galphin and his interest in some of the towns, has raised
a party amongst them which threatened their lives and robbed
them of great part of their effects I beg leave to
mention that nothing seems more conducive to retain the
Indians in the interest of government than the confidence they
have that in case of an attack made on them, or even the
appearance of it, steps will be taken to defeat the attempt by
making an immediate diversion on the lower and nearest
settlements. I have desired Mr. Stuart to give them that
assurance. At the same time it is my duty to represent the want
of most necessary preparations for such an attack, that the
money mentioned by Captain Mackenzie to be sent by the
' Daphne ? has not been sent, that there are no pack saddles and
but few pack horses to be had, that the difficulties of sending
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troops by water for want of proper vessels, and naval force
rendered both precarious and difficult. However every thing that
can be done for their protection will not be neglected as far as
lays in my power to forward it.
"Governor Tonyn having represented to the Ministry the
necessity to raise some Rangers has received approbation to that
measure and draws upon the Treasury for their pay ; they
amount to about one hundred and thirty, some of them are now
stationed on St. Mary's River, the rest wherever the}*- please to
go, they have a lieut. -colonel, a major, four captains, four
lieutenants, one surgeon, and one mate, but are under no
kind of regulation or restriction; they receive cloathing, one
shilling per day and provisions, and are allowed what they
plunder. If a troop such as I took the liberty of mentioning in a
former letter had been raised, it would be of more effectual
service than double the number that are now in pay on such a
footing."
Capt. Brown of the 14th Regiment gone to England.
Question of the succession to Capt. Paule's company in the
3rd Battalion [60th].
P.S. — Want of money has prevented his complying with the
permission to pay to the officers the allowance of 200 days' bat
and forage money.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 2. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. -General Prevost to General Howe, 2 March
1778.
Brig. -Gen. Augustine Prevost to Capt. Robert Mackenzie,
Secretary to the Commander-in-Chief.
1777, November 1, with P.S. February 11, 1778. St. Augustine.
— Has not acknowledged letter of 16th July owing to lack of safe
vessels, but this with vouchers as far as June last will be sent by
the " Daphne." Wishes the Deputy Paymaster General had
transmitted money and bills according to order. The captain of
the man-of-war which brought the last money has repaid the
extraordinary demand he made for freight. Wishes Captain
Bishop could be made to refund. Hopes to hear of progress in
Pennsylvania.
P.S. — Vouchers cannot be sent on account of precarious con-
veyance. Necessity of money being sent. Arrival of Major Van
Braam.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 4. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1777, November 3. War Office.— Permission to Colonel Sir
John Wrottesley to come to England at the end of this campaign
on account of his private affairs.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No, 234. 1 page.
149
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1777, November 4. War Office. — Acknowledges letters of 10th
and 14th July. 18 recruits for the 14th Regiment sent to
Pensacola to be disposed of as he thinks best. Further leave of
absence granted to Quartermaster Lander. Two lieutenancies
vacant in the 42nd by removal of Lieut. Stewart to the invalids
and death of Lieut. Kose. Encloses list of ensigns.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 233. 2 pages.
J. Money, acting as Qr.-Master-Genl. to Gen. Burgoyne's
army, to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, November 4. Hartford. — " Since I have been a prisoner
and on my parole at this place, several applications have been
made to me by the prisoners cantoned at the farm houses in this
neighbourhood for cloaths, shoes, &c, I think it my duty to
inform you of it, as their distress will be great if they have
no supply before winter, particularly those belonging to Gen.
Burgoyne's army that were taken previous to the Convention.
Many of them have no coats and very few blankets ; here are
also many sailors taken on Hudson's river, destitute of cloath-
ing, &c.
" I need not perhaps inform your Excellency that the officers
taken at Stillwater, the 7th of October, are not comprehended in
the Convention for the Northern Army. We should be glad to
be in the first exchange of prisoners that takes place, if it does
not interfere with any arrangement your Excellency has made."
2 copies. Vol. 3. No. 69 ; 5. Xo. 129. 1 page each.
General Washington to General Sir William Howe.
1777, November 4. Head Quarters. — Is, like him, willing for
a general exchange on equitable terms or that officers on both
sides should be released on parole. Can an equivalent be fixed
for exchange of the Colonels'? (Printed in Sparks's Washington,
V. 136.)
Two copies. Vol. 3. No. 72; 5. No. 128. 2 pages each.
Enclosure : —
General Washington to Lieut. -Col. Erazer.
1777, November 4. Head Quarters. — In respect to a general
exchange of prisoners has written again to General Howe
and zcill be happy if so desirable an object can be effected on
proper principles. If this cannot be done has " proposed
that it should be no impediment to the exchange of all the
officers as far as circumstances of rank and number will
apply, and if any should then remain that they may be
released on parole."
Two copies. Vol.3. No. 71; 5. No. 128. 2 pages each.
150
General Sir William Howe to General Washington.
1777, November 6. Philadelphia. — "I have repeatedly de-
manded of you a releasement of prisoners equivalent to those
you have received. . . . The officers I have already per-
mitted to return to their homes on account of some peculiarity
in their situations, and other indulgences, needless to mention,
must sufficiently have evinced my desire to relieve the whole ;
and, when this previous point before mentioned is adjusted by
our respective Commissaries, I shall readily agree to make the
exchange as general as possible, and to the return of all such
officers and men as may afterwards remain unexchanged on
either side, under obvious and reasonable conditions. Those at
present prisoners with me are ready to be delivered on the
shortest notice, and it rests solely with you to justify me in
doing it." Asks returns of prisoners and their situation that
their wants may be supplied. Complains of Mr. Boudinot's
(American Commissary) inattention. "I am also to call upon
you to redress the grievances of several among them, who I am
well informed are most injuriously and unjustifiably loaded with
irons." (Printed in Sparks's Washington, V. 518.)
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 73 and 83. 3 pages.
Brig.-Gen. John Campbell to Major-Gen. Jones.
1777, November 7. Head Quarters, Staten Island. — Recom-
mends to his notice the wife and five children of Lieut. -Colonel
Barton (now a prisoner with the rebels) who are in great distress
on account of their loyalty to the King's cause.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 47. Xo. 50. 2 pages.
General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1777, November 7. Philadelphia. — To ensure safety for
property. Exemplary punishment to be awarded.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 177. 1 page.
Captain Robert Mackenzie to Captain Hovedon.
1777, November 7. Philadelphia.— The Commander in Chief
approves the recommendation of the following officers: — Captain
Richard Hovedon, Lieut. Samuel Chapman, Cornet Archibald
McKendrick and Quarter-Master Thomas Woolbank to serve in
the Philadelphia Light Dragoons.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 130. 1 page.
Commissary-General Jonathan Clarke to Colonel David
Hendly, or Officer Commanding at Cambridge.
1777, November 8. Cambridge. — Has received orders from
Lieut-General Burgoyne to take up all the receipts and vouchers
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for provisions received by the British Army from the time of
leaving Saratoga, and to give general receipts for the number of
rations delivered in each month. Desires him to give such
directions as may be necessary that the General's orders may be
executed.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 204. 1 page.
[Gen. Sir William Howe] to [Lt.-GEN. John Burgoyne].
1777, November 8. Philadelphia. — Concern at his misfortune.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 210. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 265; 159, fo. 391.
John Stuart to Indians.
1777, November 10. Pensacola. — Introductory speech to the
Upper Creek Indians.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 166. 1 page.
Qy. enclosed by John Stuart to General Sir William Howe,
4 Feb. 1778.
Captain Robert Mackenzie to Lieut.-Colonel Chalmers,
1st Battalion of Maryland Loyal Volunteers.
1777, Nov. 11. Philadelphia. — Lieutenant John McDonald,
late lieutenant in the 42nd, is appointed major to the corps
under his command.
Copy. Vol. 5. Xo. 131. 1 page.
Elias Boudinot, Commissary General of Prisoners, to the
Commissary of Prisoners in the British Army in
Philadephia.
1777, November 12. Camp. — Hessian prisoners in New
Jersey require clothes and provisions. Complaints have been
received by Washington that his men who were made prisoners
are insufficiently fed, while full supplies are granted to British
prisoners. Fears prisoners sent to Massachusetts Bay to be
embarked for Europe will suffer from want of flour, and would
wish passports for vessels to go from Maryland or Virginia to
Boston with a load. Would have made the application sooner,
but has been long absent from camp.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 74 and 84. 8 pages each.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne.
1777, November 14. Philadelphia.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 211. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 269 ; 159, fo. 393.
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Captain John Lloyd, 46th Regt., to Lord Barrington.
1777, November 14. Pembroke. — Requests extended leave of
absence to more completely recover from his wound.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 244. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 19 November 1777.
General Washington to General Sir William Howe.
1777, November 14. Head Quarters. — " I am sorry to find, by
the tenor of your letter of the 6th instant, that we still unhappily
differ in our ideas of those just and reasonable terms upon which
a general exchange of prisoners might take place ... I am
induced to accede to your proposition . . . that the officers,
who are prisoners of war, on both sides should be released " on
parole and will await his answer. But thinks exchange the more
eligible mode. Asks some explanations. Encloses paper with
regard to the charge against Mr. Boudinot. Asks particulars of
any cases of persons injuriously loaded with irons. Counter
grievances of treatment of American prisoners. Report of
inhumanity of Mr. Cunningham, provost martial, etc. (Printed
in Sparks's Washington, V. 147.)
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 74 ;;: and 160, also 85. 4 and 5 pages.
Enclosures : —
Elias Boudinot, Commissary General of Prisoners. Report.
1777, November 13. Whitemanh Camp. — Denies that the
prisoners under Ids charge have been in any wise ill-treated.
Maintains that no answers have been received to his letters.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 76 and 86. 3 pages each.
Joseph Cloyd and William Dewees.
1777, November 15. Philadelphia. — Depositions of two
prisoners released from PhiladelpJtia, as to their being
confined in the Guardhouse in Philadelphia for some days
ivithout food except what the inhabitants brought to them.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 75 and 86. 3 pages each.
0. Fowles and other American Officers to General
Sir William Howe.
1777, November 17. State House, Philadelphia. — Memorial
in answer to his message. State their complaints : — that though
sometimes granted, the privilege of walking in the enclosed yard
adjoining the House is frequently denied. That it is with great
difficulty wives, relations or friends can see them. That though
they cannot justly complain of the quality of provisions the
deficiency is great, the sick are allowed to remain too long and
money does not reach them. Mention that the officers of the
Delaware frigate were confined in a small room without water or
provisions.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos, 77 and 88. 5 pages each.
153
General Sir William Howe to Andrew Elliot.
1777, November 18. Philadelphia. — Approves arrangements.
Necessity for the embargo ceasing. Application is to be made to
Sir Henry Clinton and the Commodore that the port of New-
York be made open. Rhode Island should depend on New York
for its supplies.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 132. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1777, November 19. War Office. — Recommends the subject
of the enclosed letter to Howe's consideration.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. Xo. 238. 1 page.
Enclosing Lieut. J. Campbell to [Lord Barrington], 1 Nov.
1777.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1777, November 19. War Office. — Encloses letter and signifies
his Majesty's permission to extend Capt. Lloyd's leave of absence
to the 12th March next.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol, 6. Xo. 243. 1 page.
Enclosing Capt. J. Lloyd to Lord Barrington, 14 Nov. 1777.
Lieut. -Gen. John Burgoyne to General Sir William Howe.
1777, November 21. Cambridge. — Refers to his letter of the
21st October. His impatience to hear from him is of the most
anxious nature. Necessaries for the troops. His desire to
return to England. Suggests a ship of war touching at Rhode
Island.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 193. 3 pages.
1777, November 23. — A slip of paper with the following
words : — " Each corps to receive one pair of shoes per man
agreeable to the last returns of effectives the 10th hist." Dated
at Head Quarters, Philadelphia.
Vol. 24. Xo. 120.
Query accompanied Lt.-Gen. Lossberg's letter of 4 Sept. 1782.
General Washington to General Sir William Howe.
1777, November 23. Head Quarters. — Threatening to retaliate
if he does not get redress of the grievances complained of by the
prisoners. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, V. 163.)
2 copies. Vol. 3. Xos. 78 and 89. 1 page each.
General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1777, November 24. Philadelphia. —Proper manifests and
permits required for entry of spirituous liquors.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 175. 1 page.
154
General Sir William Howe to 0. Fowles.
1777, November 24. Philadelphia. — Answer that the officers
were deprived of liberty of walking in the yard to prevent a
second escape, but if the principal officers will be responsible for
the security of the lower class every proper indulgence will be
allowed. That the same allowance of provisions was made as is
issued to British officers when on board transports, if insufficient
they were at full liberty to purchase more. It is found that
money sent to them was not sealed and may have been purloined.
As to the treatment complained of by the officers of the
"Delaware" it is entirely new to him, but is informed there
was no suffering, as the prisoners were supplied by the in-
habitants.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 82(> and 92. 2 pages each.
Elias Boudinot, Commissary of Prisoners,
to Captain Robert Mackenzie.
1777, November 25. Camp. — Sends letters, money and
clothes, contained in two saddle bags for prisoners. The monies
were for the 9th Virginia Regiment — Capt. George Gilchrist
and Ensign Stockley £20 ; Samuel Weples 35$ ; Captain and
Lieut. Snead £10 Virginia currency ; Ensign Nath. Darby
£19 6s. M. Virginia currency ; Lieut.-Ser. Teakle £6 ISs. 6d.;
Lieut. Thomas Parker £12 ; Lieut. Thomas Custor £9 lis. and
Major Toyne £10 17s. 6d.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 82 and 93. 1 page each.
General Sir William Howe to Daniel Wier.
1777, November 25. Philadelphia. — His report of what is
deemed a fair price for rum, whisky and spirits is approved and
he is to regulate payment accordingly.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 133. 1 page.
Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, November 26. — In consequence of his sentiments
relative to the difficulty of the transports making the port
of Boston at this advanced season, has applied to Genl.
Washington for his consent or that of Congress to embark the
troops at Rhode Island or some port in the Sound. Can hardly
conceive any objections, but should any arise and the troops be
obliged to wait the passage of the transports to Boston, has
requested passports for himself and suite to embark on a separate
frigate at Rhode Island, both his business and health requiring
his return to England. Submits with great earnestness a list of
recommendations to the vacant commissions of this army. An
addition to the letter explains that the rule followed as to lieutenan-
cies has been to recommend two in each regiment to regimental
succession where the ensigns have deserved it, and afterwards to
consider the eldest ensigns of the army and officers who have
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particularly distinguished themselves, among the latter of which
is classed Mr. Cox of the Artillery. The serjeant-majors are
recommended for ensigncies upon his personal observation of
distinguished conduct before the enemy. Lord Balcarres is in
point of seniority the 2nd Major of the army, Major Irvyn of
the 47th is the eldest, but Lord Balcarres commanded the Light
Infantry thro' the whole campaign with great distinction, after
the wound of Brigr. Frazer in the action of the 7th October, the
command of the whole advanced corps devolved to his Lordship,
and his gallant defence of the post which covered the right flank
of the camp, and which was stormed with great impetuosity,
saved the army. Capt. Lt. Scott was promised a company for
voluntarily undertaking a difficult and dangerous piece of service.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 194. 3 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
133, fo. 273.
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to General Washington.
1777, November 26. Philadelphia. — Will never agree to a
partial exchange of prisoners till he (Gen. Washington) has on
his part fulfilled the cartel agreed on. It rests with him whether
an exchange takes place or not, and he is therefore responsible
for the inconvenience which the officers and men on both sides
are put to. The provisions issued to prisoners on board men-of-
war or transports is uniformly the same as that issued to British
troops. Will allow a commissary with supplies for the prisoners
at Philadelphia and expects in return passports for persons
to carry supplies to the British prisoners, &c, &c. (Printed in
Sparks's Washington, V. 519.)
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 79 and 90. 3 pp. and 4 pp.
Lord Macartney to Lord Howe and Sir William Howe.
1777, November 26. St. George's, Grenada. — Question of
licenses for vessels carrying stores and provisions.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 119. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Sir W. Howe to Lord G. Germain, No. 84, 18 Jan.
1778.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Grenada 13.
Captain Robert Mackenzie to Elias Boudinot.
1777, November 26. Philadelphia. — Sends receipt showing the
delivery of the money sent the previous day for the officers of the
9th Virginia Regiment.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 81 and 94. 1 page each.
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Captain Robert Mackenzie to John George Lorentz.
1777, November 26. Philadelphia. — The accounts relative to
Hessian hospitals are to be delivered to Mr. Mallet, Purveyor to
the British Hospital, for his inspection, and Sir Henry Clinton
upon receiving his report will give the necessary orders thereon.
Copy. Vol, 1. No. 172. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, November 26. Halifax. — Major Small having set out
with a detachment to St. Johns River to meet the garrison of
Fort Cumberland and to proceed to Machias and destroy that
nest of pirates and afterwards to go to the Eastern Coast of New
England towards Gouldsbury to cause an alarm in favour of
Gen. Burgoyne, and as he failed in that expedition, sends him
to explain the reason. Sir George Collier was the cause of the
failure, which could not have happened had he (Sir George) told
his intentions. Highly approves the Major's corps. He carries
proceedings of court-martial against Lieut. -Col. Goreham and
Major Batt. Does not like the people or place one bit better than
he did.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 148. 3 pages.
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to Brig.-Gen. Montfort Browne.
1777, Nov. ■ 27. Philadelphia. — Regrets that private affairs
cause him to desire to return to Ireland. If he persevere in his
request he must accede to the rule that no officer in the
Provincial service is to be considered as such but during actual
residence in America.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 134. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lieut.-Col. Joseph Gorham.
1777, November 27. Philadelphia. — Acknowledges letters of
6 June. Promotions made accordingly. " The orders you have
given for cloathing from England must be considered as an act
of your own, having received no, powers from me for so doing.
The cloathing sent out for Governor Legge's corps was deemed,
upon its reduction, sufficient to supply both for this year, and
Major- General Massey has my orders on that head. For this
reason you may conclude I cannot furnish you with money to
make good your engagements to Alderman Harley."
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 26. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey.
1777, November 27. Philadelphia. — Hopes the clothing sent
for Legge's corps will be sufficient for it and Goreham's. Asks
an exact return of the issues. Application made by Goreham
for his off-reckonings is not admissable.
Extract. Vol. 29. No. 27. 1 page.
157
Capt. Robert Mackenzie to Lieut. -Col. Joseph Goreham.
1777, November 27. Philadelphia. — Taking exception to
some of his proceedings. Cannot accept his drafts for clothing
ordered. Promotions in his corps. His accounts have been
submitted to Gordon and Crowder, &c, &c.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 145. 3 pages.
Stores.
General Invoice of Stores shipped by Mure, Son and Atkinson,
by order of the Treasury, for the forces in Canada under Sir
Guy Carleton. Marked as sailed about October 17 and Novem-
ber 26 and 27, 1777.
Original. Vol. 56. No. 81. 1 page.
Daniel Wier, Commissary General, to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, November 27. Philadelphia.
Signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 100. 4 pages.
Enclosed hy Gen. Howe to John Robinson, 30 Nov.
Copy in Lord Dartmouth MSS., see 14th Report, Appendix X.,
p. 448*
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, November 28. War Office. — Sends memorial of Ross
and Gray with a copy of a letter from Major Gordon of the 26th
respecting a sum of ^348 6s. said to have been paid for officers'
tents. Asks that enquiry be made. Also transmits a memorial
of the officers of eight companies in the 14th. Desires informa-
tion. Sends further the accounts of debts of sundry recruits
embarked for the 8th regt. in Canada but sent from Montserrat
to New York and incorporated into his (Howe's) army. As these
debts were intended to be discharged by stoppages out of the
subsistence of the men directions are to be given to the regi-
mental paymasters for that purpose.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 253. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
Memorial of Messrs. Ross and Gray {late agents to the 26th)
to Lord Barrington. Desiring reimbursement for tents sent
out in 1775, which as the regiment was taken prisoner and the
army changed quarters, were damaged hy accidents.
Vol.6. ATo/250. lpage.
Memorial of officers of the 14th Regiment who served in East
Florida, to Lord Barrington. For payment for bat, baggage
.. and forage from 1 January to June 1777, when in service
in East Florida.
Vol. 6. No. 248. 1 page.
Account of debts of a party of recruits oj the 8th Regiment
embarked under Ens. J. Piercy ; also of German recruits,
and of the recruits of Ensign JVilmotfs party, see 22 Decem-
ber 1776.
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Capt. Robert Mackenzie to Messrs. Gordon arid Crowder.
1777, November 28. Philadelphia. — Sends accounts and
papers relative to Goreham's corps. The subsistence accounts
are wrong throughout. Sends his letter to Goreham open for
perusal, &c.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 144. 2 pages.
General Washington to General Sir William Howe.
1777, November 28. Headquarters. — Accedes to his proposi-
tion and has directed measures to be taken for releasing all the
British officers " upon the condition you mention." " At the same
time I wish that a more extensive relief had been agreeable to
you." Mr. Boudinot sent to examine into state and wants of the
prisoners at Philadelphia. Passports shall be granted for
Commissaries. ''When Major Stockton was first captured, I
believe that he, and one or two officers taken with him, suffered
the treatment which you mention. This was without my
privity or consent. As soon as I was apprized of it, relief was
ordered. But surely this event, which happened so long ago,
will not authorize the charges in your letter of the 6th. In a
word, I shall be happy, as I ever have been, to render the
situation of all prisoners in my hands as comfortable as I can,
and nothing will induce me to depart from this rule, but a
contrary line of conduct to those in your possession. Captivity
of itself is sufficiently grievous, and it is cruel to add to its
distresses." (Printed in Sparks's Washington, V. 175.)
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 80 and 91. 2 pages each.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1777, November 30. Philadelphia.— No. 75.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 112. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and
W. Indies 133, fo. 23 ; copy 306, fo. 189.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1777, November 30. Philadelphia.— Private.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 113. 3 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 27 ; 306, fo. 259 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Gen. Sir William Howe to John Robinson.
1777, November 30. Philadelphia. — Sends the Commissary
General's report on the rum contract. Declines the determina-
tion of a point so apparently out of his power. Hopes the
interests of Messrs. Mure will be adjusted at home on equitable
terms. "I beg leave to mention a circumstance for their Lord-
ship's information, relative to the two Provincial Corps first
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raised in America after the commencement of the present
rebellion, viz: The Eoyal Highland Emigrants and Royal
Fencible Americans, commanded by Lieut. -Cols. McLean and
Goreham.
" As their Lordships thought proper to make provision for the
clothing of the provincial troops, it was not my intention that
any of those corps should have connections with off reckonings,
or be supplied otherwise than from the King's stores.
" Lieut.-Col. McLean's corps being a national one, and raised
during the command of General Gage, the Lieut.-Col. ordered
out his clothing from Britain, and in consequence of an order
from the Treasury to Sir Guy Carleton, he received off reckon-
ings to the 11th of June 1776, inclusive, by my warrant dated
the 31st December 1776 ; the second battalion of the corps was
commissioned by me, and separated from the first under the
command of Major John Small, who, by pursuing the same
measures, may very probably make the same demand.
"Lieut.-Col. Goreham from this precedent has, I understand,
commissioned his clothing from Alderman Harley, which was
expected out this autumn to the 24th June 1776. I ordered
payment for all the clothing bought for this corps ; for the
present year, the clothing sent out for Governor Legge's proposed
regiment to Halifax was deemed sufficient for both ; and it was
my intention to have provided for the next from the stores sent
out for this purpose ; however, I understand Lieut.-Col. Goreham
has undertaken to provide for himself, wherefore I should be
pleased to have their Lordships' directions, whether they would
chuse the off reckonings to be allowed to those corps upon the
proper certificates, or that the original cost of the clothing so
ordered, should be paid on account of Government."
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 99. 3 pp.
Enclosing Daniel Wier to Gen. Howe, 27 November.
Extract in Lord Dartmouth's MSS.
Captain Robert Mackenzie to Lieut.-Col. William Allen.
1777, December 1. Philadelphia. — The Commander-in-Chief
approves the recommendation of Mr. Ross Currey as lieutenant in
his (Allan's) battalion.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 136. - 1 page.
Captain Robert Mackenzie to Lieut.-Col. Chalmers.
1777, December 1. Philadelphia. — The Commander-in-Chief
approves of Captain Ross Currey's resignation and of "Captain
Garnet's receding from the Rank of Capt. to that of Quarter-
Master, he has also approved of your Recommendations of
Captains Dulany and Kenedy, vice Curry and Garnet, and of Mr.
Chas. Wm. Clark, and Mr. John McPherson being Ensigns vice
Hammond and Ford."
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 135. 1 page.
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Promotions.
List of promotions from the War Office, received at Philadelphia
1 December 1777. In the Books of the Army 13 December 1777.
E. Hutchinson, Deputy Adjutant General.
Vol. 87. Nos. 10, 11. 2 pages.
Troops of Convention.
Keturn of provisions from November 7 to December 1 received
by Lieut.-General Burgoyne's Troops at Cambridge.
Copy. Vol.9. No. 198 \ 2 pages.
General Sir William Howe to Joseph Galloway.
1777, December 4. Philadelphia. — Having appointed him
Superintendent-General of the Police in the City and its environs
and Superintendent of Imports and Exports to and from
Philadelphia, gives detailed instructions for the discharge of
this important trust. His deputies are — Smith, esq., and
Enoch Story.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 178. 6 pages.
General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1777, December 4. Philadelphia. — Appointment of a police —
Galloway, Superintendent-General.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 172. 1 page.
General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1777, December 4. Philadelphia. — Galloway to be Superin-
tendent of all Imports and Exports. Regulations to be observed.
Copy. Vol. 34. No, 173. 4 pages.
John Robinson to General Sir William Howe.
1777, December 6. Treasury Chambers. — George Brindley,
Deputy-Commissary, at 30s. a day, and Gregory Townshend,
Assistant-Commissary, at 20s. a day, having applied to be paid in
England, care is to be taken that no payment is made to them
in America.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 106. 1 page.
John Robinson to General Sir William Howe.
1777, December 6. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Mr. Wier
will be able to give every information relative to the supply of
provisions. Investigation to be made into complaints of defects
and badness of previous supplies.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 107. 1 page.
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Daniel Wier to Francis Rush Clark.
1777, December 8. Philadelphia.
Abstract. Vol. 25. No. 36. 2 pages.
Enclosed in Francis Rush Clark's memorial to Sir G. Carleton,
14 January 1783.
General Sir William Howe.
1777, December 8. Philadelphia. — Regulations as to sale of
rum, molasses, salt, medicines.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 167. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to Major Blakeney, 23rd Regiment.
1777, December 9. War Office. — Has received a message from
Sir Wm. Howe desiring that he (Blakeney) may be ordered out
to his duty. No further indulgence can be granted.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 6. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 7 January 1778.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1777, December 9. War Office. — Is surprised to find Major
Saxton still absent. Has directed strict enquiry to be made
thereon. Major Blakeney has been told his services can no
longer be dispensed with.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 254. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
Lord Barrington to Major Saxton, see 27 February.
List of Promotions.
Vol. 6. No. 252. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Major Saxton.
1777, December 9. War Office. — Must lay the subject of his
absence from duty before the King. Desires to know anything
that may be put forward in justification.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 7. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 7 Jan. 1778.
Andrew Elliot to General Sir William Howe.
1777, December 9. Superintendent's Office, New York. —
Agreeable to directions he showed the letter of 18th November to
General Clinton, who desired him to clear out vessels for
Philadelphia. Forty-two cleared between 27th November and
5th December. " General Clinton on that day ordered an embargo
on the Philadelphia trade — this restriction was taken off yesterday
so that still greater supplies will go in the course of a few days."
Encouragement given to supplies for Philadelphia. Due attention
will be paid to the wants of Rhode Island.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 137. 2 pages.
3580 £
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General Sir William Howe to Andrew Elliot.
1777, December 10. Philadelphia. — " Upon a revisal of your
letter of the 27th Oct., and particularly that part of it respecting
the exportation of certain commodities from New York which
has been permitted for reasons therein set forth, I have to observe
that such permissions are contrary to Act of Parliament, and
therefore cannot admit of any exportation whatever from the
port of New York to Great Britain, Ireland, or the West Indies,
which you are to make the rule of your conduct in future. — Such
articles as it may be found necessary to be sent from time to
time to Philadelphia, Rhode Island, Nova Scotia, East and West
Florida, . . . will only be permitted by particular application to
Sir Henry Clinton."
Copy. Vol. 5. Xo. 138. 1 page.
General Sir William Howe to Joseph Galloway.
1777, December 10. Philadelphia. — Similar letter.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 176. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, December 11. Whitehall.— No. 22.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. Xo. 140. 5 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 747; copy 431, fo. 236; copies in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, December 11. Whitehall.— No. 23.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 139. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 755 ; copy 431, fo. 238 ; copies in the Sackville MSS.
General Sir William Howe to Lieut. -Colonel George Clerk,
Barrack-Master-General.
1777, December 12. Philadelphia. — Has received letter of
17th. The enclosed answer to different heads will be his direction
relative to them. Finds that barrack furniture, utensils, &c, for
16,000 men will be sufficient instead of 23,000.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 145. 1 page.
Enclosure: —
Paper in two columns containing the "Points on ichich Lieut. -
Colonel Clerk wishes to be determined on " and the answers.
With reference to lodging or furniture money, supplies of
wood, candles, dec, to be allowed to officers, dec, not in
barracks, and whether the regiments are to pay for deficiencies
of barrack furniture or bedding.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 59. 3 images.
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William Knox to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1777, December 12. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 5. No. 142. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 132,
fo. 759; copy 431, fo. 239 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Enclosure: —
Intelligence received from France.
As soon as it was known that General Howe would proceed for
Philadelphia the chief supporters of the rebellion withdrew
and called in their agents who had been employed in different
provinces, who are to remain in Philadelphia pretending
to be excellent friends to Government ; they are to give
intelligence as a Coup de Main is to be attempted on
Philadelphia and New York at the same time as soon as the
frost sets in, if Bnrgoyne's army could be beat back, which
they had no doubt of accomplishing. Alas ! it is worse than
that. Willin and Morris, of Philadelphia, who have been
the chief agents for establishing correspondencies for arms,
ammunition, iOc, all over Europe, and in the Dutch and
French Islands, have called to Philadelphia Sam. Inglis and
Marshall from Virginia, who have been considerable buyers
of tobacco for the Congress under Willin and Morris ;
these with several others are to remain in that city, the first
a Philadelphia)!, the last a Scotchman. The pay given those
people is high beyond conception. I here find they liave a
number of Americans, English, Scotch and Irish, as well as
two or three foreigners ; my friend says they don't mind
destroying the two cities, but would be glad to bum them.
Copy. Vol, 5. No, 141. 1 page.
Capt. Robert Mackenzie to Lieut.-Col. William Allen,
1st Battalion Pennsylvania Loyalists.
1777, December 12. Philadelphia. — The Commander-in-Chief
approves Mr. J. Swift being captain, and Mr. Cristall surgeon's
mate in his battalion.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 143. 1 page.
Major W. Blakeney, 23rd Regiment, to [Lord Barrington] .
1777, December 13. Newcastle-upon-Tyne. — Explaining that
his constitution had received a shock from his wounds. Is in
treaty with Major Dundas for an exchange. If this does not
take place he will punctually obey orders received.
Copy. Vol.8. No. 5. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 7 Jan. 1778.
General Sir William Howe to John Robinson.
1777, December 13. Philadelphia. — Lieut. -Governor Sinnott's
salary will be paid to his agent on demand. A superintendent
and subordinate officers appointed to regulate imports to New
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York. Similar arrangement made for Philadelphia. Sends for
their Lordships' information, his proclamation, instructions and
material correspondence on these institutions.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 101. 2 pages.
Joseph Galloway to [General Sir William Howe].
1777, December 14. Philadelphia. — That as the instructions
were that no exportation whatever should be allowed, he has sent
his Deputy to stop the transport "Fanny" loading staves for
Ireland. Answer received shall be the rule for future conduct.
All vessels though in H.M. service should enter and clear at the
Superintendent's office.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 34. No. 174. 2 pages.
General Washington to General Sir William Howe.
1777, December 14. Head Quarters. — Eequesting blank pass-
ports for vessels to supply Burgoyne's army with wood and
provisions from places on the coast.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 95 and 97. 1 page each.
Printed in Sparks's Washington, Vol. 5, p. 188.
Lieut. -Col. Archibald Campbell to Sir William Howe.
1777, December 15. Concord/ — Mr. Heman Allen of Salis-
bury has transmitted the enclosed letter from the Commissary
General of Prisoners offering exchange of Col. Ethan Allen for
himself. Begs his Excellency's approbation may be signified to
Mr. Boudinot.
Autograph signed letter. Vol.10. #0.161. 1 page.
Enclosing Heman Allen to Lt.-Col. Campbell, 31 October.
Elias Boudinot to Heman Allen, 30 Sept.
This and enclosures forwarded by Maj.-Gen. Massey to General
Howe, 12 January 1778.
Lt.-Col. Sir George Osborn to Lord George Germain.
1777, December 15. Philadelphia. — Has appointed William
Porter, Esq., as Muster-Master-General of the Foreign Troops,
to act during his absence in Europe. Will prepare a state of the
strength and condition of foreign troops to lay before the King.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 173. 1 page.
General Sir William Howe to Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey.
1777, December 17. Philadelphia. — " The Bearer Captain
Farrel has represented to me that he can raise a Company of
Provincials in Nova Scotia, you will therefore be pleased to give
him such Authority as you think necessary to enable him to
execute this Service, and if he succeeds in raising a Company it
is my Design to attach him to Goreham's Corps. In the mean
Time he must receive Subsistence for the Men, and five Dollars
Bounty for each Becruit attested and approved."
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 28. 1 page.
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General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1777, December 17. Philadelphia. — Licences required for
selling liquor.
Copy, Vol. 34. No. 168. 1 page.
Captain Robert Mackenzie to Colonel Sir George Osborn.
1777, December 17. Philadelphia. — " I had the Honor to lay
before the Commander in Chief your open Letter to Lord Geo.
Germain, which I received last Night, and am directed to signify
to you, that it is proper all points of Information relative to the
Foreign Troops should be reported through him to the Secretary
of State, wherefore I take the Liberty to return your dispatch to
his Lordship ; and to add that I presume upon a Letter from you
to the General expressing your intention to make Mr. Porter
your Deputy and to prepare the State of the present Strength
and Condition of the Foreign Troops to lay before the King — a
public Letter will be written to that purpose."
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 174. 1 page.
General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1777, December 18. Philadelphia. — No exceptions to be made
in case of transports or Government vessels in regulations for
imports or exports as per that of 4th. *
Copy. Vol.M. No. 171. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne.
1777; December 19. Philadelphia. — " I have received the
Honor of your Letter of the 26th Novr. with several Enclosures by
a Flag of Truce.
"Flattering myself you will obtain Liberty for the Embarkation
of the Troops at Rhode Island, and that you will have received
my Letter from hence by the Convoy to the Transports, I am only
to repeat my Wishes for your speedy Removal to England, either
at the Time the Troops embark, or in a separate Frigate, if you
should be permitted to carry them to Rhode Island ; but in Case
of Refusal to that Proposition, you will be so good to give the
necessary directions to General Phillips (to whom I write by this
Opportunity) to desire he will wait to return to England with
them.
"His Request to me is to go to Canada to settle some Accounts
there ; but as it is requisite a General Officer should go home
with the Troops, I must beg he will not think of Canada before
that Service is accomplished. The Season is now too far
advanced for his thinking of such a Journey this Winter, and he
will be as early there from England in the Spring as he can
possibly be from New York, even if he got permission to take
York in his Way to Canada.
"I return herewith a List of Promotions with the Commissions
which are given according to your Recommendations, excepting
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only Lieut. Geo. Foster of the Marines, which from a late Letter
from the Secretary of State respecting the two Services, I am
informed the King considers them as separate, and does not
approve of their coming into the Army. I have therefore given
the 2d Lieutenancy of the 21st, vice Turnbull, to Mr. Gordon
from the half-pay, who has been very strongly recommended to
me, which I hope you will approve and believe, that I shall ever
be happy to pay the most entire Obedience to your Commands."
P.S. — Finding the Commissions cannot be completed in time
for this Conveyance, they will be sent to the respective Agents in
England.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 212. 2 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies,
133, fo. 277.
Joseph Galloway to [ ].
1777, December 20. Philadelphia. — As to applications for
shipping to New York tobacco, mustard or indigo. No injury
will be done to the army or navy here if tobacco is sent hence to
New York. Mustard and indigo ought not to be exported, as
they are required here.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 170. 1 page.
John George Lorentz (Commissary- General and Superintendent
to the Hessians and their Hospitals) to Dr. Mallet.
1777, December 20. New York. — Concerning the accounts
and expenses for support of the Hessian hospitals.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 152. 1 page.
Brig. -Gen. Augustine Prevost to Gov. Tonyn.
1777, December 20. St. Augustine. — Arrangements for the
Corps of Rangers raised.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 142. 2 pages. Copy in Vol. 12, No. 6.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Gen. Howe 24 Feb. 1778.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. I. 248, fo. 25.
1777, December 20. — Proclamation by Maj.-Gen. Robertson,
see date of re-issue 27 March 1779.
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to Gen. Washington.
1777, December 21. Philadelphia. — Awaits promised list of
prisoners. " I hope you will excuse my compliance with your
request of the 14th inst. for granting passports to vessels carry-
ing provisions and fuel for the troops under the articles of the
convention, conceiving it would not be possible to prevent the
passports from being improperly used, and being hopeful that
the troops may be permitted to embark at Rhode Island, agreeably
to Gen. Burgoyne's request, which will make such provision
unnecessary. The transports designed for that service sailed
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from hence some time ago. In consequence of a former letter
from you, a vessel was ordered to be laden at New York, and to
proceed with flour to Boston for the troops. This want being
supplied, I trust that fuel may be procured without any great
inconvenience, or a necessity for passports from me, even
though the troops should not embark so soon as I expect."
(Printed in Sparks's Washington, V., 520.)
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nob. 96 and 98. 2 pages each.
Jonathan Mallett to John George Lorentz.
1777, December 21. New York. — Explaining the way in
which the accounts of the Hessian hospitals must be kept and
the stoppages deducted to show what is due from the Crown.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 153. 2 pages.
John Eobinson to General Sir William Howe.
1777, December 23. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No, 109. 1 page.
Endorsed : — Duplicate John Eobinson, Esq., to General Sir
William Howe, 23 December 1777. Peter Paumier at 30s. and
F. W. Hecht at 20s. Commissaries to receive their payments in
England.
Received by the Mercury Packet at Phila. 9th April 1778.
No. 40.
John George Lorentz to [Jonathan Mallett].
1777, December 24. New York. — A long and peremptory
letter maintaining that " Great Britain don't allow the Landgrave
any fix'd sums of money for supporting the Hessian hospitals
as you imagine ; but that every thing shall be allowed them what
his Majesty allows to his own troops." Claims for rations,
provisions, allowances for nurses, washing, &c, the pay of their
physicians, surgeons, apothecaries, mates, purveyors and clerks
to be allowed as the English. Concludes "my superiors defend
me expressly, to make any further advances for the hospital
account but order me to demand and expect those sums from
the British paymaster in advance."
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 154. 4 pages.
Enclosing 12th Article of the Treaty of Hesse Cassel with
Great Britain, 15 January 1776.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to Brig. -Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1777, December 24. St. Augustine. — The corps of Eangers.
Plan of Captain Fanshawe to supply H.M. ships on the Southern
station with water from St. Mary's Eiver, &c. .
Copy. Vol. 1. Xo. 140. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Gen. Howe 24 Feb. 1778.
Copy in Vol. 12, No. 6. Copy in the Public Eecord Office,
America and W. Indies 248, fo. 29.
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Jonathan Clark, Commissary General, to Colonel D. Henly
or Officer commanding at Cambridge.
1777, December 25. Cambridge.— Subjoins an order from
Dep.-Adj.-Gen. Kingston requiring for Gen. Burgoyne a
stated account from the Provincial Commissary of all demands
against the Troops of the Convention from the time of their
arrival to the end of November.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 205. 1 page.
Jonathan Mallett to [John George Lorentz].
1777, December 26. New York.— Sir H. Clinton will not
grant a warrant for money for the supply of the Hessian
hospitals until the accounts are audited. Will compare an
abstract of expenses with vouchers when produced. Other
matters mentioned cannot be settled without authority from the
General.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 155. 1 page.
John George Lorentz to [Jonathan Mallett].
1777, December 28. New York. — The purveyor having partly
locked up and partly taken along with him to Philadelphia the
most necessary vouchers of the Hessian hospital accounts is
unable to lay them before him as soon as he wished. Begs him to
give enclosed Memorial to Clinton and represent matters so that
he will give a warrant for £2,000 sterling.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 156. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. William Tryon to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1777, December 28. Kingsbridge District. — Waits orders for
his command and destination.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 169. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gen. Howe to Lord Barrington, 6 Mar. 1778.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 187,
fo. 353 ; War Office, In Letters, Original Correspondence, 20.
Brigadier- General Augustine Prevost.
1777, December 31. St. Augustine. — General account with
Brigadier-General Augustine Prevost for the year.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 3. 1 page.
Troops of Convention.
Return of provisions from December 2 to 31 received by Lieut. -
General Burgoyne' s troops at Cambridge.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 198. 2 pages.
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Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to Robert Mackenzie, Esq.
[N.D. 1777.] Head Quarters, German Town. — Authority and
directions as to raising a regiment to be styled the First Battalion
of Pennsylvania Loyalists, of which the Commander-in-Chief is
colonel. Signed by order of the Commander-in-Chief, Robt.
Mackenzie, secy.
2 copies. Vol. 5. No, 144. 2 pages each.
Capt. Eobert Mackenzie to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
[qy. 1777.] Friday afternoon, 3 o'clock. — Begins: "Major
McLeod from North Carolina ... of whose sufferings, &c."
Thinks an extract from the enclosed letter [not identified] as
ticked off will be of service to him. Note of Sir William's answer
approving the same.
Copy. Vol. 20. No. 69. 1 page.
Thomas Eyre, Lieutenant 23rd Eegiment, to General Sir
William Howe.
1778, January 1. Philadelphia. — Complains of insults while a
prisoner on parole at Frederick Town. Was constrained to
subscribe to an extorted parole at Sharpsburg where the
prisoners were limited to one quarter of a mile and thrown into a
cold stable for resenting a blow given by one Bradford who
styled himself Captain of the Guard. Hearing all British
prisoners were to be confined on board ship and considering his
parole void has made his escape and awaits his Excellency's
determination concerning his case.
2 copies. Vol.3. Nos. 103 and 112. 2 and 3 pages respectively.
Enclosed by General Howe to General Washington, 8 Jan. 1778.
Prisoners.
" A Return of the Prisoners, Offrs of Bedford Township from
the time they were Billeted on the Inhabitants unto the first day
of Jan* 1778 Exclusive of Twelve Days on Ship Board."
Shows the names of the inhabitants, officers' names, when they
came (the earliest date is April 1777), when they went away, the
total weeks and the amount. Total sum, £275 86'. 8Jd. Marked :
"No. 6. The Bedford Copy."
Original. Vol. 31. No. 100. 2 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey to General Sir William Howe.
1778, January 2. Halifax. — "The 22d November we received
here the disagreeable news from Quebec, of General Burgoyne's
misfortune : soon after the Lieutenant Governor and Council
sat, and wrote me a letter to apply for the removal of the Rebel
Prisoners.
"I wrote to Sir George Collier to inform him, as it was reported
that General Burgoyne's Army were brought Prisoners to Boston :
I gave it as my opinion ; the sooner the Prisoners were sent
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from this the better, that they might be exchangd : the Lieut*
Governor wrote to me to make the requisition, which I refus'd,
as I had your Orders to receive them on shore : but would give
them up when requir'd by the Commanding Naval Officer. But
thus have they been delay'd from early in November to this day
and it is hard to say how much longer. I am quite happy to
remain in any Command, your Excellency is pleas'd to have
prescribed to me ; but why am I to be left with an Officer ; that
does everything in his power, to retard the Service and make me
unhappy, by such frequent delays.
" Brigade Major Studholme's & Mr Franklin's Expedition
from Saint John's to Machias, was stop'd by Captain Foetus of
the Vulture ; telling them, he had Orders from Sir George Collier
not to assist them.
"With the concurrence of the Lieut* Governor I order 'd Major
Small to reinforce that Detachment ; & the reason Sir George
Collier prevented Captain Foetus from cooperating with Major
Studholme, was that Sir George wanted the whole honour of
destroying Machias with his Ships : the failure of which has
given fresh spirits to the Rebels.
"Major Small will inform your Excellency of every Particular
During the General Court Martial. I thought it highly necessary
to send Major Souter to take the Command of Fort Cumberland
he went in very severe weather, and is now return' d ; after
performing that disagreeable journey with great chearfulness and
effected with the greatest judgement ; everything I wish'd. He
has reported to me the vast expense of that Post, & what little
use it is of, for the protection of this Province. As there are
sixty Yorkshire families there, who are without doubt good
Subjects, and would all be destroy 'd were we to abandon that
Post, which is my only reason for continuing it : in the last War
it was usefull to the French as they came there from Canada by
the Bay of Verte.
" Since Captain Barron was taken Prisoner, I appointed Captain
Collett an Assistant Engineer; but on Captain Spry's Complaint
of the extraordinary expences of that Gentleman ; I have sent one
there of Captain Spry's recommending : so that I hope the works
will go on the better.
"I reported to your Excellency that I had sent Captain Spry
there this Summer to push on the Works : and as the whole of
Lieut* Col. Goreham's Corps is there I beg your permission
to withdraw the Light Infantry Company of Marines, which I
ordered there, when the place was invested : and which I did not
think I could recall without your permission, after having
reported it to you.
" Without doubt if Major Studholme can keep his ground at
Saint John's which he tells me he will do, this Province
must be safe from any harm by the Bay of Fundy ; as it is
exactly opposite Anapolis.
" I hope your Excellency approv'd of my continuing the Coal
Works.
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" When I heard of the number of small pirates, that were on
the Coast, I sent the Deputy Quarter Master General to apply to
Sir George Collier to protect the Coal vessels ; he sent me word
the Albany was at Canso : she might as well be in England : I
then purchased a small arm'd sloop, which I call the Howe and
sent her & the Gage, which brought in all the vessels except
one.
" Sir George Collier told the Officer that commanded the Howe,
that General Massey may send them out, but the first Man of
War would take their Prizes from them : this has damp'd the
Officers, & I have mention'd to my Lord George Germain, to
pray he will send me Two Letters of marque.
" I beg to report to you the Gage took one of these little Pirates,
which mounted twelve swivels, and had taken many Merchant
men on this Coast.
"I have officer'd and mann'd those two little vessels mostly
with Governor Legge's Corps-
" As I return'd you Captain Shaw's Commission, which has had
a good effect : you will please to send me a Commission for
Captain Daniel Cunningham, who has got half his Company : and
an Adjutant's Commission for Lieut* Thos. Green, who now
acts by my Order.
"Notwithstanding my complaints of Sir George Collier's conduct :
Major Small will do me the justice to say he never heard me
speak a disrespectfull thing of Sir George Collier since he inter-
fer'd & settled matters : and I promis'd you I would not
trouble myself about him : but, Dear Sir, how unkind Lord Howe
is, not to send here some other Officer.
" My Lord in his Letter said there must be a publick hearing; I
do not care how soon ; but I cannot be insulted, by any Man, for
so I must call it, when my letters to you are dated from the
20th November to this date ; for so long ago, has he informed
me, a Ship of War was to sail for the Grand Army ; & five have
been fix'd & counterorder'd since.
" I have had the honour to be under your immediate Command;
I therefore appeal for my perseverance in every point of Duty.
" I am at this time high up in Kank & have not a Colonel's
Command here.
" Do not be surpris'd if your Excellency sees me in the Howe
sloop : for either Sir George Collier must be recall'd or myself
for I can never serve with any Man who occasions such delays
to the King's Service in time of Eebellion.
" I again repeat to your Excellency that I am ready to serve
my King, wherever you order me.
""As my Lord Howe is pleas'd to say, Sir George Collier must
have a publick hearing, I say for that ; it is by no means the
method to conquer the Eebels, no more than it was for a two
Decker, to cut out of Sheep's Gut Eiver ten little Lumber boats,
which were sold for thirty Pounds each ; & leave a large French
Mast Ship there, in which there are Masts that would sell for
Three hundred Pounds each, at Portsmouth, which the present
Master of the Gage offer'd to effect, and bring to this Port.
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"The Troops under my Command are furnish'd with most
excellent provisions.
" The King's Molasses have been expended for some time.
"As I this moment have heard, the Cabbot is to sail in the
morning, I hope you will pardon me, for not writing this letter
myself, and also forgive the contents."
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 152. 4 pages.
Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Heath.
1778, January 3. Cambridge.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 208. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 159,
fo. 71.
William Gaull to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, January 3. Newcastle upon Tyne.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 173. 2 pages.
Enclosed by General Howe to Lord Barrington 12 April.
Original and copy in the Public Eecord Office, War Office,
In Letters, Original Correspondence, 21 and 20.
LlEUT.-C0L. JOS. GOREHAM to CaPT. BoBERT MACKENZIE.
1778, January 3. Fort Cumberland. — Sees from Sir William
Howe's letter the determined line and footing the clothing is
fixed on. Relies on consideration of Government. Requests
reimbursement of money advanced before they received
Provincial clothing. Would be glad to know if the officers
are to pay for their uniform clothing. Will write to Admiral
Harley and countermand order. Should it arrive will take the
steps recommended, otherwise thinks they might be disposed of
at private sale in this province. Narrates that Alderman
Harley early in 1776 shipped goods to the value of £800 for
the regiment. The ship being driven on to the Western Islands
and condemned ; the goods were carried to England reshipt and
arrived at Halifax. Some mischievous person having hinted to
Maj.-Gen. Massey that there were goods for trade concealed
under that direction they were given no convoy and were
captured. Receiving a very peculiar letter from Gen. Massey, he
sent him Alderman Harley's invoice consisting of leggings, shoes,
shirts, &c. never more wanting in the regiment. As they were
insured loses only the charge — not £50. Lt. Sutherland
acquaints him there are alterations relative to the pay of the
regiment. Will rectify, what he has done before and comply with
whatever regulations are made.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 147 and Duplicate No. 146.
4 pages each.
Lieut. -Col. Jos. Goreham to Capt. Robert McKenzie.
1778, January 3. Fort Cumberland. — Thanks for promotions
in the corps and for intentions regarding his son. The names of
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two of the officers promoted should be Samuel Denny Street
instead of William Denny Street and Joseph William Goreham
instead of Joseph Amherst Goreham. His second son is
Amherst Goreham. Should be glad if he could succeed his
brother. Mr. Dixon is the eldest volunteer in the regiment and
has been some time on the River St. John's and Machias
command. His father is an inhabitant of this country and served
in the late war, and from his particular services recommends the
son to a vacancy. The next is a son of Capt. Burns, who came
about a year since from England and entered the corps. Is
about 15 years of age and would make a good officer.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 150 ; Duplicate No. 149.
2 pages each.
Maj.-Gen. William Heath to Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne.
1778, January 3. Boston, Head Quarters.
Three copies. Vol. 9. Nos. 184, 207 ; 3, No. 132. About 2
pages. Extract. Vol. 8, No. 8 ; 9, part of No. 192.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
f. 317 ; and 159, fo. 75.
Maj.-Gen. William Heath to Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne.
1778, January 3. Boston, Head Quarters.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 209. 1 page ; Extract, part of No. 192.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 159,
fo. 73 ; and 133, fo. 365.
Thomas Wiggins, Serjeant of 16th Regt. of Light Dragoons,
to Joseph Galloway, Superintendent- General.
1778, January 3. Philadelphia. — Deposition. That he was
fired at by Americans of Colonel Morgan's Battalion on the
Lancaster road whilst endeavouring to deliver to them a letter
and packet under a flag of truce.
Two copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 104 and 113. Ipage and 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Howe to Gen. Washington, 8 Jan. 1778.
Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne to Maj.-Gen. William Heath.
1778, January 4. Cambridge.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 212. 1 page ; Extract 9, part of No. 192.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies,
133, fo. 369 ; and 159, fo. 77.
Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne to Maj.-Gen. Sir Robert Pigot.
1778, January 4. Cambridge. — Accompanied by a message to
the same by Mr. Geddes.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 185 and 186. 1 page and 3 pages.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Pigot to Gen. Howe, 12 January.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W, Indies,
133, fo. 281; and 159, fo. 345,
174
Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne to Maj.-Gen. William Heath.
[1778, January 5.]
Two copies. Vol. 9. No. 210; part of No. 191-192. 3 pages
each. Extract. Vol. 8, part of No. 8.
Copies in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies,
133, fo. 373 ; and 159, fo. 81.
Maj.-Gen. William Heath to Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne.
1778, January 5. Boston, Head Quarters.
Two copies. Vol. 9. No. 211 ; part of No. 192. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies,
133, fo. 377 ; 159, fo. 79.
Andrew Elliott to General Sir William Howe.
1778, January 5. Superintendent's Office, New York. — Has
stopped exports to Great Britain, Ireland and the West Indies
agreeably to his orders. Explains reasons for his measures
heretofore. The exportation to Philadelphia is allowed and
encouragement to ships to Ehode Island agreeable to the orders of
General Clinton, General Pigot and Sir Peter Parker. These
goods are on vessels in H.M. service. Permission refused to
merchant vessels. No duties paid in New York. His difficult
situation. Encloses case of Brig. " Betsy." Hopes no steps will
be taken till he has received his Excellency's determination.
Copy. Vol. 8. No, 1. 5 pages.
Enclosure : —
1778, January 5. Superintendent's Office, New York. — Case
of Brigantine "Betsy." Seized and brought into port
hy order of Captain Appleby of H. M.S. "Preston." This
vessel had on board 100 bushels of salt without any permit
for shipping or for leaving the port.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 2. 3 pages.
Andrew Elliott to General Sir William Howe.
1778, January 6. New York. — By Captain Appleby's orders
the Brig "Betsy" was libelled the previous day in the Court of
Admiralty. Imagined no further steps would have been taken
before Howe's orders were received. Has not since seen
Commodore Hotham.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 3. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. Wtilliam Heath to Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne.
1778, January 6. Boston.
Copies. Vol. 9. No. 206 and part of No. 191. 1 page.
Extract in Vol. 8, part of No. 8.
Copies in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 381; 159, fo. 85,
175
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, January 7. War Office. — Concerning the absence of
Majors Saxton and Blakeney and exchange of the latter with
Major Dundas. Captain J. Thompson died 13th December, 1777.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 4. 1 page.
Enclosing Major Blakeney to Lord (Barrington), see 13
Dec. 1777. Lord Barrington to Major Blakeney, see 9 Dec. 1777.
Lord Barrington to Major Saxton, see 9 Dec. 1777.
Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne to Maj.-Gen. Heath.
1778, January 7..
Extract. Vol. 8, part of No. 8. 7 lines.
Letter in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 159,
fo. 87.
William Knox to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1778, January 7. Whitehall. — Circular. Sending the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 137. 1 page.
Enclosure: — An Act for continuing an Act made in last session
of Parliament, entitled An Act to impower H. M. to secure
and detain persons charged with or suspected of the crime of
high treason committed in any of H. M. colonies or planta-
tions in America or on the high seas, or the crime of
piracy.
Printed. Vol. 4. No. 138. 3 pages.
Jonathan Clarke to Colonel David Hendly.
1777 [should be 1778] , January 8. Cambridge. — Is directed
to repeat his application for a stated account of all demands
against the Troops of the Convention. Desires they be immedi-
ately furnished or a reason given for so great a delay.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 202. 1 page.
General Sir William Howe to General Washington.
1778, January 8. Philadelphia. — Acquaints him of the coming
in of Lieut. Eyre from his confinement in Maryland. Encloses
representation of treatment he received. He is still considered a
prisoner of war, and if he remains, an officer of equal rank will be
sent out. Complains of a man accompanying a flag of truce
manifestly from curiosity. Deposition enclosed shows need of
security for flags of truce.
P.S. — A sloop with flour for prisoners received, but desires that
no more flags of truce be sent up or down the river without
previous leave being obtained.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 102 and 114. 2 pages each.
Enclosing deposition of Thomas Wiggins, 3 Jan,
Lieut. Eyre to General Howe, 1 Jan.
176
Major-Gen. Eyre Massey to Captain Kobert Mackenzie.
1778, January 8. Halifax. — "Dear Sir, — As I have given Sir
W. Howe so many letters, that I know I shall have his Curses, but
let him remark, they are from the 20 November I therefore
enclose you three Returns, which you may shew him or not, as
you like, as my ambition is to shew my desire to please him.
"I am happy to tell you, I think our Friend Hall on the mending
hand, I wish for the Benefit of us all, you had sent him to me
sooner, for he was fairly worn out in the Service, before he arriv'd
here.
"As he is the pen of a ready writer, and my Eyes the worse for
use, I refer all matters to him, but must tell you as well as I
have my Commander in Chief that I am heartily tir'd of my
Command here ; we never hear any good news, and nothing but
the cursedest Lies that can be sent about, and never hear from
the Grand Army."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 158. 2 pages.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, January 8. Head Quarters.
Copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 99, 100. 1 page. Extract, 4. No. 124.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 143 ; extract 133, fo. 241.
Prisoners.
1778, January 9. Halifax. — Return of prisoners in hospital at
Halifax with memorandum by Ma j. -Gen. Eyre Massey.
Original. Vol. 10. No. 151. 2 pages.
John Robinson to [General Sir William Howe] .
1778, January 9. Whitehall. — Acknowledges receipt of various
letters. The papers relative to rum supplied by Mure, Son and
Atkinson, and the observations as to the off reckonings and
clothing of Maclean's and Goreham's corps have been laid before
Lord Norttfi. These businesses shall be speedily taken into con-
sideration.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 127. 2 pages.
Captain William Spry to Major-General Eyre Massey.
1778, January 9. Halifax. — Report of the Guard Houses con-
structed for the protection of the Half Moon Battery and Powder
Magazine.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 157. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, January 10. War Office. — That a lieutenancy is vacant
in the 4th Regiment of Foot.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 8, No, 9. 1 page.
177
Lord Barringtox to General Sir William Howe.
1778, January 10. War Office. — Acknowledges receipt of
letters of 30th November and 2nd December. The adjustment
of affairs respecting Lieutenants Paplay and Ord is approved by
his Majesty. Captain Oilman to take Captain Moore's place.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 8. Xo. 10. 1 page.
Elias Boudinot to Hugh Ferguson.
1778, January 10.— Prisoners to be supplied solely from their
respective lines.
Extract, Vol. 8. No. 45. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Howe to Gen. Washington, 19 January.
The same in Vol. 3, Nos. 108 and 119, and in the Public Record
Office, America and W. Indies, 133, fo. 293.
Governor Peter Chester.
1778, January 10. Pensacola. — Proclamation.
Copy. Vol 10. No. 170. 3 pages.
Enclosed by John Stuart to Gen. Howe, 4 February.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 282,
fo. 243 ; B. of T. W. Florida 21, fo. 55.
Sir Grey Cooper to General Sir William Howe:
1778, January 10. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — To order
the demand for payment for provisions supplied by Nesbitt,
Drummond and Franks to be examined, liquidated and settled.
Future supplies for prisoners to be contracted for in America and
paid out of the military chest.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 108; and extract, Vol* 29.
No. 129. 1 page each.
Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey to [Gen. Sir William Howe].
1778, January 10. Halifax. — Has given Major-Commandant
Small 4 months' leave of absence. He has done as much as man
could do to establish a useful corps. Introduces Captain Maclean,
who will deliver his dispatches. "I have ordered three sloops
and a schooner with coals to go with this convoy which have
been ready to sail for eight and twenty days ; I would have sent
you more, could I have got vessels. I beg you will not suffer
any Contracts to be made for Coals without my knowing of it
first ; as there are proposals going from this, that will not
answer. At this time there are twelve hundred Chaldrons dug
up, which Captain Clarke will ship at the same rate he has done.
I think it necessary to inform your Excellency, that the Pyrates
which have done all the mischief on the Coast of this Province,
appear as fishing boats, and have concealed arms ; and all the
Sea Officers have said, that Lord Howe has desir'd that they
shall not be molested ; for they take the Merchant men, which
3580 M
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the Ships of War speedily retake : in this situation appear'd the
Pyrate which the ' Gage ' lately took. This, please to keep to
yourself, as I got this intelligence from the Master of the ' Gage,'
who is the best Pilot for the Eastern Coast, as well as Guide, in
case of a landing ; and whom I have found faithfull upon all
occasions."
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 159. 2 pages.
Stores.
1778, January 10. — Return of camp equipage shipped on board
the " Greenwich " armed ship for the British forces in America
under Sir William Howe.
Vol. 6. No. 7. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 20 February.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, January 11. War Office. — The Corporation of Liverpool
having engaged to raise 1,000 men for foreign service and named
Major Pole and Captain Stanley for the Lieut.-Colonelcy and
Majority respectively, signifies the King's command that they be
allowed home as soon as the service permits.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 11. 1 page.
German Troops.
1778, January 11. Cambridge. — "List of German officers,
prisoners with the enemy taken from the army under the com-
mand of Lieut. -General Burgoyne before the Convention of
Saratoga." Showing those taken 16 August at Bennington, and
7 and 8 October at Freeman's Farm.
List of Hessian officers and officers of the Regiment of Waldeck
prisoners with the enemy. No dates given.
Recapitulation of the above two lists.
2 copies of each. Vol. 3. Nos. 41, 42, 40. Vol. 5 ; 34, 35,
33. 4 pages.
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe. Proclamation.
1778, January 12. Philadelphia. — Requiring declaration of
all the naval stores possessed by persons in the city.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 169. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, January 12. Halifax. — "Last night arrived here the
' Favourite ' Brig a Cartel from Boston, which has brought most
of the Officers of the ' Fox,' Cornet Grant and four Men of ye
16th Dragoons, and some of Fraser's Officers with a few Men, the
whole in great distress for Clothing. Mr. Oglive of Fraser's
Regt. deliv'd me the enclosed from Lt.-Col. Campbel, which
he prayed I would open. I did in the presence of Major Small,
and as I had Captain Baron and Doctor Cullen exchang'd,
and that through a Correspondence with General Ward, who I
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knew last War, I have now informal him, that if he orders
Lt.-Col. Campbell on board any Frigate cruising in Boston Bay,
sends him to Bohde Island or to Halifax, I have pledg'd my
Honor, your Excellency will send Lt.-Col. Ethen Allen in
Exchange for him, which be so kind as to order.
" By the 'Favourite ' last night I find Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne and
his Army are still at Cambridge.
" Why Sir George Collier does not send the Flag of Truce to
Boston he best knows, but he has neither consult'd the Lieut. -
Governor on that or anything else, my plan was for the Cartel
to have Remained under the Convoy in the Bay, and sent a Boat,
that if there was not Man for Man given up, she should return
to Halifax, or go to the Grand Army. Upon Resolution of my
last letter to your Excellency wherein I hint to you the great
mischief that is done on this Coast, by the fishing Boats having
a Protection, I most humbly pray, you will not think me imper-
tinent in such a Report, I did not mean to say his Lordship
showed the least countenance to such Reptiles, but to shew the
necessity of more small vessels here.
" I have order'd Lieut. Needham to Cloth the Men who arriv'd
last night, which are about thirty. I ought to send your
Excellenc}^ the Returns of those people, but cannot get it as the
Cabot is just under way."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No, 160. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lt.-Col. Campbell to Gen. Howe, 15 December
1777, with extracts from Heman Allen and Elias Boudinot of
31 October and 30 September.
Maj.-Gen. Sir Robert Pigot to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, January 12. Newport. — Papers enclosed will show Gen.
Burgoyne's distressed situation. Has spared £20,000 for the
use of the troops. Mr. Geddes' opinion has been asked relative
to part of Burgoyne's letter. Supplies have been forwarded to
Cambridge.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 183. 8 pages.
Enclosing Major-Gen. Heath to Lieut.-Gen. Burgoyne, 3 Jan.
1778.
Lieut.-Gen. Burgoyne to Maj.-Gen. Pigot, 4 Jan.
1778.
Lieut.-Gen. Burgoyne's message by Mr. Geddes to
Maj.-Gen.Pigot [4 Jan. 1778.]
Lieut. -General John Burgoyne.
1778, January 13. Boston. — Account with the United States
of America. For supplies of provisions November 0, 1777, to
December following including 1 January, 1778, for the German
Troops.
Copy. Vol. 9. Xo 213. 1 page.
Enclosed by Com.-Gen. Clarke to Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne, 17 Jan.
1778.
180
Com.- General Jonathan Clarke to Colonel Lee,
Commanding Officer, Cambridge.
1778, January 13. Cambridge. — Renews his application for a
stated account of all demands against troops of the Convention.
Copy. Vol, 9. No. 203. 1 page.
Commissary General Jonathan Clarke to Lieut. -General
John Burgoyne.
1778, January 14. Cambridge. — Stating objections after
careful examination of the accounts of provisions furnished to
the troops of the Convention. Submits that the only just and
clear and decisive method of stating this account is, as the
number of rations received by the troops from 6 November
to 31 December is clearly ascertained to amount to 311,633
rations, " those Rations be charged at a certain fixed Price upon
presumption of the Account being paid in hard Cash, and that
the Charge of Candles, Soap and Wood be made in a separate
Account, so as to preclude any further demands for that Period."
Copy. Vol, 9. No. 201. 2 pages.
Gov. Patrick Henry to the Governor at New Orleans
[Bernardo de Galvez].
1778, January 14. Williamsburg.
Copy. Vol, 11. Xo. 104. Sjjages. Vol. 20, No. 4 ; part omitted.
Autograph signed letter in the British Museum, Additional
MSS. 21844, fo. 93; copies in the Public Record Office, America
and W. Indies 284, fo. 281; and Cornwallis MSS.; Spanish
translation in Seville Est. 87. Caj. 1, leg. 6.
Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne to Maj-Gen. William Heath.
1778, January 15. Cambridge.
Copy. Vol, 9. Xo. 200. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 159,
fo. 139.
General Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1778, January 15. Philadelphia. — Concerning promotions in
60th Regiment and new raised battalions of that regiment. Has
acquainted Major Stopford that no further enquiry will be made
into his conduct at the surrender of Fort Chamble.
Copy. Vol. 6. Xo. 164. 1 page.
Original hi the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, January 15. Philadelphia.— No. 78.
Duplicate copy. Vol. 4. Xo. 114. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 133, fo. 119 ; copy 306, fo. 195.
181
General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1778, January 15. Philadelphia. — To clean before each door
on penalty of 5s. Fines imposed for chimneys taking fire.
Signed J. Galloway, Superintendent General.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 165. 2 pages.
General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1778, January 15. Philadelphia. — To cross only by the Old
and New Ferries in Water Street and then only by pass.
Copy. Vol. 84. Xo. 166. % page.
Major John Saxton to Lord Barrington.
1778, January 15. An Buis en Dauphine. — Details relative to
his health, absence from his regiment and his endeavours to
exchange. Hopes his Lordship will represent to his Majesty
his unfortunate case and situation.
2 copies. Vol. 6. No. 5 and Vol. H. Xo. 21. 3 pages each.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to General Howe, 4 Feb. 1778.
General Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1778, January 16. Philadelphia. — In answer to letters of 16th
and 19th September, the "Howe" and "Friendship" are
arrived at New York and the " General Conway " parted with
her convoy eight days after leaving Plymouth. Directions
relative to distribution of necessaries and mode of payment shall
be obeyed.
Copy. Vol. 6. Xo. 165. 1 page.
Original in Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence, 20.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, January 16. Philadelphia.— No. 80.
Copy. Vol.4. Xo. 115. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 127 ; and 306, fo. 197.
Captain Robert Mackenzie to Hugh Ferguson.
1778, January 16. Fryday. — The General in a letter to
Washington has taken notice of that part of Mr. Boudinot's
letter respecting the restrictions upon the supply of provisions to
the British prisoners. He has also in a former letter desired
that no flags might pass by water to this place from above or
below ; and the General expects you will repeat this in your
answer to Mr. Boudinot's letter which is enclosed.
If you will call upon me before dinner, you shall see the letter
to General Washington, which will explain to you Sir William
Howe's ideas.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Xos. 106 and 116. 1 page each.
182
Governor Peter Chester to General Sir William Howe.
1778, January 17. Pensacola. — His Majesty's Council for
this Province have agreed with him as to the necessity of
adopting the plan for stoppage of Indian trade, particularly the
sale of rum to Indians. Encloses copy of a Proclamation to that
purport which he has been advised to issue. Hopes for a
speedy end to the rebellion.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 190. 2 pages.
Commissary General Jonathan Clarke to Lieut.-General
John Burgoyne.
1778, January 17. Cambridge. — I have the honor to acquaint
your Excellency that I have received from Mr. Charles Miller an
account of provisions furnished the troops of the Convention
(including the charges referred to in the last account) amounting
in the whole to £37,494 lawful money of the State of Massa-
chusetts.
I beg leave to observe upon the account : — That the proposal
I had the honor to submit to you and Major- General Heath of
estimating the ration at a certain fixed price is rejected.
That altho' it's acknowledged this whole account has been
paid for in the currency of the country and your Excellency has
been assured that it was intended that the State should gain no
advantage by the supplys of your army, yet any abatement upon
presumption of the account being paid in solid coin is also
refused.
That according to the price at which the provision is charged,
if paid in solid coin, will amount to one shilling and ninepence
sterling per ration.
As the price is so exceeding great I beg leave to submit to your
Excellency whether it will not be best to return the same
quantity of provisions to the United States which I understand
General Heath is ready to accept of.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 199. 1 page.
Enclosing Lieut. -Gen. Burgojme's account with the United
States of America, 13 Jan.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, January 17. Philadelphia.— No. 81.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 116. 2 pages.
Duplicate signed letter in the Public Kecord Office, America
and W. Indies 133, fo. 131 ; copy 306, fo. 199 ; extract in the
Sackville MSS.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, January 17. Philadelphia.— No. 82.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 117. 1 page.
Duplicate signed letter in the Public Kecord Office, America
and W. Indies 133, fo. 135 ; copy 306, fo. 200.
183
General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1778, January 17. Philadelphia. — Licences required for
trading ; money to be applied for nightly watch and lamps for
city. Signed Jos. Galloway, Sup. Gen.
Copy. Vol. 34. No, 159. 3 pages.
Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, January 18. Cambridge.
Copy. Vol, 9. No, 190. 3 pages.
Kudosing six letters between himself and Major-General Heath,
see 3, 4, 5 and 6 January.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 159,
fo. 353.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, January 18. Philadelphia.— No. 84.
Copy. Vol. 4. Xo. 118. 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Macartney to Lord Howe and Sir W. Howe,
26 Nov. 1777.
Duplicate signed letter in the Public Record Office, America
and W. Indies 133, fo. 151 ; copy 306, fo. 202.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Gen. Washington.
1778, January 18. Philadelphia.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Xos. 101 and 111. 1 page each.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 147.
General Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1778, January 19. Philadelphia. — Several regiments having
applied for relief on account of loss by fire, captures by the enemy
and other unavoidable incidents, asks whether allowances should
be made to them.
Copy. Vol. 6. Xo. 166. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, January 19. Philadelphia.— No. 85.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 120. 1 page.
Duplicate signed letter in the Public Record Office, America
and W. Indies 133, fo. 155 ; copy 306, fo. 202,
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, January 19. Philadelphia. — Separate.
Copy. Vol. 4. Xo. 121. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 133, fo. 175 ; duplicate in the Sackville MSS.
184
Geneeal Sir William Howe to Jonathan Mallett.
1778, January 19. Philadelphia. — Acknowledges letter of
29th December, with enclosure. Desires him to attend to pass-
ing Hessian accounts in same form and similar in other respects
to the British. Agreeable to treaty he is also to furnish medicines.
Any plan he may think fit for payment of the lower servants in
their hospitals will doubtless meet with approval. Expenses of
their hospital previous to their arrival at Statin Island, August
1776, he may not settle. Vouchers necessary. " As the Hessian
Hospitals are to be supplied by us with all necessary Articles, etc.,
it will be I hope needless for Mr. Lorentz to receive more Money
by Warrant upon that Account, nor do I perfectly understand
how it comes that you have not informed Sir Henry Clinton that
you was to provide Stores, etc., for their Hospitals which you
could not I think be ignorant of from my former Directions to
you on that Head."
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 12. 3 pages.
General Sir William Howe to John Eobinson.
1778, January 19. Philadelphia. —Arrival of oat and store
ships. Harley and Drummond's bills. Fuel may be procured
in America. Fresh contract for 100,000 gallons of rum from
Antigua and Barbadoes at 3s. 6d. per gallon.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 102. 4 pages.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Gen. Washington.
1778, January 19. Philadelphia. — On the impracticability
and inhumanity of Mr. Boudinot's proposal, &c.
Copies. Vol. 3. Xos. 44, 107, 117. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 289.
Enclosures : — ;
Extract of a letter from Ellas Boudinot to Hugh Ferguson, see
10 January.
Prisoners.
1778, January 19. Philadelphia. — Quantity oj provisions
issued to one man per week at two-thirds allowance according
to the victualling regulations, agreeable to which the prisoners
in Philadelphia are victualled. Albs. 10$oz. bread; 2lbs.
lOjoz. pork ; 2 pints pease ; 4ozs. butter; 5%oz. oatmeal.
Or without the smaller species, -ilbs. 10$0£. bread ; 3lbs. 8oz.
pork.
3 copies. Vol. 3. Xos. 43, 109, 118. 1 page each.
Capt. Robert Mackenzie to Lieut.-Col. George Clerk, B.M.G.
1778, January 19. Philadelphia. — Instructions relative to the
payment of vessels employed in his department. Desires notice
to be given to the Superintendent when any vessel employed is
no longer required.
2 copies. Vol. 5. No. 5. ; and Vol. 24. No* 7. 2 pages each.
185
Promotions.
1778, January 20. Philadelphia. — List of promotions. Signed
Kobert Mackenzie, Secretary.
Original. Vol. 28. No, 171. 2 pages.
General Washington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, January 20. Head Quarters. — Acknowledges letter of
8th. Is inclined to think Mr. Eyre's conduct not so discreet as
it should have been. Cannot wonder at any insults as the
accounts generally received of treatment of American prisoners
are replete with indignities, &c. If Mr. Eyre is not considered
a prisoner expects some gentleman in return. The conduct of
the officer who followed the nag of truce was reprehensible.
2 cojnes. Vol. 3. _Xos. 115 and 105. 2 pages each.
Printed in Sparks's Washington, Vol. 5, p. 218.
Maj.-Gen. William Heath to Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne.
1778, January 21. Boston Head Quarters.
Extract. Vol. 9. Xo. 170. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne to President Laurens, 11 Eeb.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 159,
fo. 153 ; extracts 133, fo. 405 ; 159, fo. 197.
General Sir William Howe to [Andrew Elliot].
1778, January 22. Philadelphia. — Acknowledges receipt of
letters of 5 and 6 January. Approves his conduct. Explains his
refusal to admit of any exportation not admissible by Act of
Parliament. Upon same principle approves his (Elliot's) refusal
to merchants to carry cargoes to Nova Scotia and the Floridas,
unless in absolute want. In the case of the brig " Betsy," as it
is now in the court of Vice Admiralty it is too late to enter into
the contention. " One of my principal objects in appointing you
to the Office of Superintendent, was to prevent the Conveyance
of necessaries to the Rebel Army, or to the Inhabitants in
Rebellion in the Neighbourhood of New York. The Pro-
clamation I thought proper to issue on that occasion,
was calculated to assist and enforce the purposes of the
restraining Act, by providing, conformably to the Spirit
thereof, against such clandestine attempts to illicit Trade,
as were either clearly beyond the Cognizance or probably would
not fall within the immediate Notice of the Navy in the harbour
of New York. It was also calculated for the detection and seizure
of such prohibited Articles as might from the smallness of the
object, escape the Vigilance, or not be deemed worth the attention
of the Captains of Men of War. . . I thought it necessary in my
Official Instructions to caution you concerning Seizures and Con-
fiscations, and absolutely to prohibit the latter until you should,
upon Report of the particular Circumstances have received my
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directions thereon. . . Your Conduct in the Case of the
' Betsy ' is a proof that you do not suffer your Interest to come
in Competition with an object of public Concern ; and I approve
much of your endeavours to prevent any Dispute upon the
Occasion with the Officers of the Navy."
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 13. 6 pages.
General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1778, January 22. Philadelphia. — Prohibiting persons who
forestall, buy up and exorbitantly sell provisions between the
wharves or entrances and the market places. Signed, Joseph
Galloway, Superintendent-General.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 163. 2 pages.
Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne to Maj.-Gen. William Heath.
1778, January 24. Cambridge. — No. 4.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 171. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne to President Laurens,
11 Feb.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
133, fo. 409 ; 159, fos. 157 and 199.
Colonel Philip Skene to General Sir William Howe.
1778, January 27. Cambridge. — " Sir, — My Fate has placed
me here, under the Articles of Convention in the Class of the
Followers of the British Army. I am told Judge Fell or Mr.
Wynant Vanzant will be received for me. I am induced to give
this Trouble because I wish to return to my Family after that I
have attended General Burgoyne to Europe."
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 168. 1 page.
General Washington to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1778, January 30. Head Quarters. — (Printed in Sparks's
Washington, V., 230.)
Copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 110 and 120. Ipages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
133, fo. 297.
Provincial Troops.
Return of a Troop of Light Horse Men of Loyal Refugees
commencing 1 January, 1778, to the 31st January commanded
by Alexander Cameron.
Similar return. Commanded by Richard Pearis.
Vol. 10. Nos. 173, 174. 1 p. each,
Both enclosed by Mr. Stuart to Gen. Howe, 3 February.
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Captain Eobert Mackenzie to Jonathan Mallet.
1778, January 31. Philadelphia. — Is sensible of the difficulty
and perplexity in settling the Hessian Hospital accounts.
Recommends him, instead of asking orders, to propose a mode
for the adjustment of these accounts and transmit it. Submits
as a prudent step to ascertain ' fixed allowances for certain
branches of expense per month to prevent altercation.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 14. 1 page.
John Steel, Ensign 63rd Foot, to Lord Barrington.
1778, January 31. London. — Memorial. Requesting leave to
purchase a lieutenancy.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 19. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 4 February.
Troops of Convention.
Lieutenant-General John Burgoyne, Dr. to Thomas Chase,
Deputy Quarter - Master - General to the Continental Army.
Account for wood, cartage, transport and forage, from November
1777, to January 1778, £12,547 19s. Commission £627 7s., total
£13,175 6s.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 197. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, February 3. War Office.—'4 The Cities of Edinburgh
and Glasgow and the Town of Manchester having undertaken to
raise Regiments at their own Expense, and having requested the
King to appoint the Commandants from among the Field Officers
who have distinguished themselves on the American Service :
His Majesty has been graciously pleased to confer the command
of the said Battalions on Sir William Erskine, Colonel Leslie and
Colonel Mawhood. . . They are left perfectly at Liberty to
accept or decline. . . . Lieut.-Colonel Gunning of the 43rd,
Lieut. Campbell of the 55th, and Lieut. Lloyd of the English
Fuziliers being named for Promotion in the new Levies, and it
having been represented that their Attendance here is necessary,
I am to desire, if you have no objection, that you will also permit
these Officers to return home."
2 copies. Vol. 6. No. 1. ; and Vol. 8. No. 15. 2 pages each.
John Stuart to General Sir William Howe.
1778, February 3. Pensacola. — Has been able to form two
companies of refugees. Encloses returns. Mr. Cameron his
deputy appointed to the senior company. Has been obliged to
allow them £2 sterling per month and rations. Capt. Pearis's
Company furnished with horses and employed for the present in
suppressing the rum trade round Mobile Bay.
Copy. Vol. 10. Xo. 172. 1 page.
Enclosing Return of Capt. Cameron's Company of Regulars
and Return of Capt. Pearis's Company, Jan. 31, 1778.
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Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, February 4. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
2 copies. Vol. 6, Xo. 2 ; and Vol. 8, No. 16. 1 page each.
Enclosure : —
List of Promotions.
2 copies. Vol. 6, No. 3 ; and Vol. 8, No. 17. 1 page each.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, February 4. War Office. — Sends Memorial of Ensign
John Steel [see 31 January above] for his consideration.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 18. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, February 4. War Office. — Encloses copy of Major
Saxton's answer [see 15 January above]. By his Majesty's
command has signified to the Major that unless he embarks
before end of March another will be appointed to the
45th Regiment by purchase.
2 copies. Vol. 6, No. 4 ; and Vol. 8, No. 20. 1 page each.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, February 4. Whitehall. — To take the command.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 1. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 55 ; copy 431, fo. 242 ; copy in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, February 4. Whitehall.— No. 24.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 142. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 45 ; copy 431, fo. 239 ; copy in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, February 4. Whitehall.— No. 25.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 139. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 51 ; copy 431, fo. 241 ; copies in the Sackville MSS.
Hardy Perry to [Farquhar Bethune].
1778, February 4. Chactaw nation.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 234. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 282,
fo. 231.
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John Stuart to General Sir William Howe.
1778, February 4. Pensacola. — Received letter of 12th July.
Communicated it to Gov. Chester, who issued the enclosed
proclamation. Has given instructions to all who have not given
in lists of their stock of rum. The bad behaviour of the Creeks
obliged him to withdraw all traders from that nation. This
alarmed the friendly Indians, who came to confer on the subject.
It was arranged that they should not be diverted from their
winter's hunting, but leave word where they would be found in
any emergency. Immediately after the Upper Creeks had left
600 of the well-affected towns of the Lower Creeks with all their
traders arrived with Messrs. Holmes and Scott. They were
accompanied by a deputation from the Cupitalis. " At our
Meeting I reprehended the Ingratitude of the Cupitalis Oak-
fuskus & Towns which misbehaved, and at the same Time
applauded the Behaviour of the Cowetalis and other friendly
Towns. These called upon the Deputies to stand forth and
answer for themselves, the Principal came forward but was so
abashed that he coud not utter one word, another fellow came
forward and said " That their Eyes were now opened, that they
were sorry for what they had done, that they were sent to ask
Forgiveness and that Traders might be permitted to go amongst
them," when I represented the Necessity of their receiving the
Commissaries as a Preliminary without which we cou'd not
possibly come to an Understanding.
"After many private Conferences with the Deputies the principal
named Hycoat offered to accompany Mr McIntosh back to the
Nation, provided the Traders cou'd be suffered to return to the
Nation with a Supply of Goods, I thought best however to dispatch
him with one of the Interpreters, promising that if he returned
with agreeable Accounts, the Traders shou'd be permitted to
return.
"About the middle of last Month Mr McGillivray assistant
Commissary arrived here with a Message from the Oakfuske
Chiefs, declaring their Sorrow for their Behaviour, and desiring
to be forgiven, & that the rest of the Nation might not be
punished for their Fault, that they had no Objection to receive
any beloved Man except Mr Tait, who was obnoxious to them, in
answer to which I invited them down to Confer with me, as the
only way of coming to a thorough good Understanding and Mr-
McGillivray returned fully persuaded that they wou'd accept of
the Invitation, I have since received Information that the Rebel
Agent Galphin has sent three Men as Traders with about twelve
pieces of Strouds into some of the Rebel Towns.
" Two days ago I had a Message from the Ketchita Chief who
was here as a Deputy acquainting me that since his Return he
had gained over the principal disaffected Chiefs, & that they
were making a strong Party to seize the Rebel Traders & bring
them here, & that I might expect good News from him very soon.
"Many of the Creeks remain here the whole Winter for the sake
of Provision, & ever since November about five hundred Cherokees
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have lived here, which hesides the Parties which come upon
Business have caused a very great Expence of Presents and
Provisions, which still continues.
"The Provisions which your Excellency was pleased to order
here hy the ' Sarah & Elizabeth Eoote,' & which arrived with the
1 Daphine ' came in good Time, for without this Supply I cou'd
not have continued to feed the Indians, as my Stock was entirely
exhausted.
" Agreeable to your Excellency's Directions I have appointed
Mr. Kirkland my Deputy for the District of the Seminollu Creeks
with an Appointment of fifteen shillings Sterling ^ Day, & last
Week he set out on a Tour through his District, with several of
their Leading Men who had been here to visit me. They are
extremely well disposed Indians & ready to be employed when
called upon. Mr. Kirkland has Instructions to call a Meeting of
the Chiefs for which purpose I have supplied him with a Quantity
of Presents, the object of which is to engage those Indians to be
ready when called upon to enter upon Action, he is to carry a
few Head Men with him to St. Augustine, and if any plan is
concerted by Gen. Prevost, he is immediately to summon his
Indians who amount to a thousand Gun Men by the best Accounts.
"The Cherokees were perfectly well affected & notwithstanding
the severe Chastisement which they lately received, are ready to
act when called upon, they came here in a naked and forlorn
Condition, I have plentifully relieved them & they are now
upon the point of returning into their Nation. They will be
immediately followed by Mr. Cameron, who will hold them prepared
for any Service which may be required of them, I have lately
received Assurances from those who live near and pretend to be
in Friendship with the Eebels that they wish for an Opportunity
of acting which they will embrace whenever it offers.
" The Chactaws & Chackasaws continue perfectly well disposed
parties from both Nations are now scouting upon the Mississipi
under the Direction of their Commissaries & some white Per-
sons employed for that purpose.
" As the Creeks are daily returning from hunting, I shall most
probably by next Packet be enabled to lay before your Excellency
more agreeable Accounts of them. The London Ships with
Supplies for the Trade have not as yet arrived, I sincerely wish
that they may escape the Kebel Privateers who are in wait for
them, their falling into the hands of the Eebels, at this Time
wou'd create much trouble. The Creeks are a mercenary People,
Conveniency & Safety are the great Ties that Bind them.
From the imperfect Accounts which we have received by Land
from the Bebel Provinces and from Jamaica, we conclude the
last Campaign to be most successful & glorious, upon which I
beg leave to offer your Excellency my most sincere Compliments
of Congratulation."
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 171. 5 pages.
Enclosures : —
Rocheblave to Henry Stuart, see 4 July, 1777.
David Holmes and T.Scott to [John Stuart], see 19 Oct. 1111.
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Talk from the Lower Creek Indians, see 19 Oct. 1777.
John Stuart to the Lower Creek Deputies, see 20 Oct. 1777.
John Stuart to the Upper Creek Indians, see 10 Nov. 1777.
Gov. Chester. Proclamation, see 10 Jan. 1778.
Talk from John Stuart to the Head Men and Riding Chiefs
oj the Oakfuskees and Great Tallassies. Further talk to
the Chiejs of the Upper Creeks at Pensacola.
Vol. 10. No. 165. 7 pages.
John Stuart to Captain Robert Mackenzie.
1778, February 4. Pensacola. — Mr. Skinner of St. Augustine
has received articles mentioned to him in Captain Mulcaster's
letter of 14 July last. As to his salary. Concludes 18 months
will be due next 4th of April.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 163. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne.
1778, February 5. Philadelphia.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 213. 1 page. Extract. Vol. 8. No.
22.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 325.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Gen. Washington.
1778, February 5. Philadelphia. — (Printed in Sparks's
Washington, V., 535.)
Two copies. Vol. 3. No. 131, 121. 4 pages.
Enclosing Maj.-Gen. Heath to Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne, 3 January.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
133, fo. 313 ; and 159, fo. 357.
Joshua Loring, Commissary of Prisoners, to
General Sir William Howe.
1778, February 7. New York. — " I beg leave to inform your
Excellency that Mr. Boudinot, Commissary of the Rebel Prisoners,
came to New York by permission of Sir Henry Clinton a few days
ago, to visit the Prisoners and settle his acco*- with Mr. Pintard,
I have been with him thro' the Hospitals, Sugar House and
Provost, and he is perfectly satisfied in the Treatment they meet
with. By him I learn that nothing prevents a general Exchange
but a wrong Impression Mr. Washington has reced respecting
the seventeen Hundred men which your Excellency sent home
last Winter on parole and which from the interview we had he
thinks can be settled and offers on his return to Jersey to obtain
Mr. Washington's Leave for me to wait on your Excellency for
that purpose, and being of Opinion that the present is a very
favorable Opportunity, I shall embrace it the moment I receive
their permission, and your Excellency may depend on the
greatest Caution and Attention in this Business."
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 129, 139. 1 page each.
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Joshua Loring, Commissary of Prisoners, to
General Sir William Howe.
1778, February 10. New York.— " I did myself the Honor to
write your Excellency on the 8th inst., informing you of my
having an interview with Mr. Boudinot Commissary for Eebel
Prisoners, since which he has been to visit the Officers on Parole
on Long Island, and is willing to pay their Board, provided we
will reimburse what has been paid for our Officers on the same
Occasion.
"He is perfectly satisfied respecting the Men your Excellency
sent home on Parole and thinks Mr. Washington can no longer
dispute the payment of them as his own Officers have assured Mr.
Boudinot that by their particular desire the Men were suffered to
go out, and in their opinion, they should be accounted for.
"I could wish for many Keasons the Exchanges of those on
Parole might not take place 'till I have the Honor of seeing your
Excellency as from this interview together with such Vouchers
as I have in my possession respecting these Men, I am of opinion
(with defference to your Excellency) that a more Beneficial one
might be effected."
2 copies, I rol. 3. Nos. 130 and 140. 1 and 2 pages respectively*
Gen. Geo. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, February 10. Head Quarters. — (Printed in Sparks's
Washington, V., 234.)
Copies. Void. No. 123, 133. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 321 ; 159, fo. 361.
Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne to President Laurens.
1778, February 11. Cambridge.
Copy. }roL9. No. 175. 9 pages.
Copies in the Public llecord Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 385 ; 159, fo. 203.
Enclosures : —
No. 1. Report by Lieut. Wm. Noble, acting A.D.C. to Maj.-
Gen. Phillip*.
Vol. 9. No. 172. 1 page.
( 'opies in the llecord Office as the covering letter.
No. 2. Statement concerning the Conversation between Maj.-
(icn. (latex and Lt.-Col. Kingston of 17 Get. 1777.
Vol.9. No. 173. I page.
Copies in the Record Office as the covering letter.
No. 3. Extract from Maj.-Oen. Heath's letter, see 21 January.
No. ■[. Lt.-ilen. Bnrgoyneto Maj.-Oen. Heath, seeMJanuarg.
No. 5. detracts from Iicmonstrances made to (len. \Hurgognc\
by Officers of the Troops of Convention soon after their
arrival at Cambridge.
J 'ol. 9. No. 174. 2 pages.
Copies in the llecord Of ice as the covering letter.
193
Lieut.-Gen. John Burgoyne to President Laurens.
1778, February 11. Cambridge.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 165. 4 images.
Copies in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies
133, fo. 417 ; 159, fo. 187.
Enclosure : —
The names and ranks of Officers for whom passports are re-
quested— Lt.-Col. Kingston, Capt. Stanley, Lt. Will ford,
Dr. Wood, Lt. Bibby, Lt. Wheat, Capt. Willoet Capt.
Vigors.
Copy. Vol.9. No. 166. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
133, fo. 421.
General Sir William Howe. Regulations and Proclamation.
1778, February 11. Philadelphia. — As to rum, molasses and
salt. Proclamation as to donations for the poor. Persons
appointed to receive. Signed, Jos. Galloway, Sup. Gen.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 164. 4 pages. *
General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1778, February 12. Philadelphia. — Commanding all having
oil in their possession to make return thereof unto the Quarter
Master General's office. Followed by a notice by E. Story,
inspector, dated 10 February, to all purchasers and importers of
rum, molasses or salt to settle their accounts and return per-
missions.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 158. 2 pages.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir William Howe.
1778, February 12. St. Augustine. — Necessity for intercourse
and supply of money. Reports of an expedition by the rebels
against this Province. Gov. Tonyn having completed the four
companies of Rangers he (Prevost) has taken them under his
command. Submits enclosures and begs positive orders. " The
little service they are of in the way they are at present is
sufficient to evince the impropriety of having such a corps
without almost any control or regulation." Recommendations
for succession. P.S. — Capt. A. Prevost is arrived.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 5. 3 pages.
Enclosing Brig.-Gen. Prevost to Gov. Tonyn, 20 Dec. 1777.
Gov. Tonyn to Brig.-Gen. Prevost, 24 Dec. 1777.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. A. Prevost to Gen. Howe, 2 March.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Gen. Washington.
1778, February 14. Philadelphia. — (Printed in Sparks's
Washington, V., 537.)
Copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 122, 134. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
133, fo. 329 ; 159, fo. 365.
3580 N
194
Captain Robert Mackenzie to Robert Adair, Inspector
General of the Hospitals.
1778, February 14. Philadelphia. — Is directed by Gen. Howe
to acquaint him that he has granted Mr. Croker, apothecary, six
months' leave of absence.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 23. 1 page.
Thomas Franklin, Agent for American Prisoners in Philadelphia.
Declaration.
1778, February 16. Philadelphia. — That neither cruelty nor
insult are offered to prisoners. Has reason to believe the allow-
ances are faithfully served out to them. The sick are well cared
for and officers on parole are allowed to walk out every day.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 125 and 137. 1 and 2
respectively.
Enclosed by Gen. Howe to Gen. Washington, 21 Feb. 1778.
George Thompson, Serjeant 63rd, Deposition before
John Potts, Magis. Police.
1778, February 16. Philadelphia. — That on the 27th Decem-
ber the brig "Symmetry" with soldiers and invalids ran aground in
the Delaware, was discovered by the rebels, fired on and all taken
prisoners, the sick and wounded beaten with clubs, some thrown
overboard, all robbed of blankets and property, conveyed to
Lancaster and closely confined. That two sergeants who had
accompanied the British flag were also captured and thrown into
jail and were to be tried as spies.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 127 and 137. 3 and 2 pages
respectively.
Enclosed by Gen. Howe to Gen. Washington, 21 Feb. 1778.
Andrew Elliott to [General Sir William Howe].
1778, February 18. New York. — Appreciation of letter of the
22nd. Acknowledges his error in writing about the " Betsy."
Assures of the thorough unanimity with the Navy and other
departments. As to Gardiner's appointment as Wharf Officer
at Staten Island, it was the only effectual mode that could be
devised to stop supplies going from there to the rebels. All
goods carried to Staten Island must now be landed at Coles Ferry
under Gardner's immediate inspection, whence if agreeing with
my permission they are to be transported by land only to the
different inhabitants to whom they belong. Subjoined is a paper
containing alterations it has been found necessary to adopt since
his first plan of proceeding.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 24. 10 pages.
195
Lord George Germain to Gen Sir William Howe.
1778, February 18. Whitehall.— No. 26.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 140. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 59 ; copy 431, fo. 251; copies in the Sackville MSS.
Thomas Wileman, 17th Dragoons. Depositions sworn before
John Potts.
1778, February 18. Philadelphia. — That on being taken
prisoner by the rebels he was stripped of clothes, watch, money
and books and marched to Lord Stirling's quarters, who, on com-
plaint being made of such usage, answered it was a maxim taken
from the British troops. That he was sent to Washington's
quarters at Valley Forge, kept 4 days without food, was sent
thence to Lancaster where the bread served to them was very
bad. That he had seen a rebel paper, which gave an account of
a chimney taking fire by reason of its being foul, but a sus-
picion arising that it had been done by the British prisoners there
the rebel soldiers with bayonets killed 8 and wounded 18 of them.
2 copies. Vol. 8. Nos. 126 and 136. 2 pages each .
Enclosed by Gen. Howe to Gen. Washington, 21 Feb. 1778.
Lieut.-Col. Thomas Brown to Governor Patrick Tonyn.
1778, February 19. St. Mary's River.— Twelve men of loyalty
selected for Government service in South Carolina. Agreeable to
directions he has two trusty Carolina Palatines who will give
instructions to their relatives to tamper with their countrymen in
the Georgia service and conduct them into this province.
Suggests sending the Rangers and Indians over the Altamaha to
collect cattle for the garrison and province. The Rangers are
improving in discipline.
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 143. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Gen. Howe, 24 Feb. 1778.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, February 19. Whitehall.— Circular.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 3. 3 pages.
The same addressed to Sir Wm. Howe. Vol. 4. No. 141.
Draft and copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies,
282, fo. 77 ; 397, fo. 200.
Enclosure: —
Copy of the two Conciliatory Bills presented to the House of
Commons, as to the question of taxation and on the appoint-
ment of Commissioners to quiet the disorders, dc.
('<>l>y. Vol. 7. No. 4. 9 pages.
196
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, February 20. War Office. — Sending the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 6. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Return oj camp equipage, see 10 January,
1778, February 20. — List oj Articles of camp equipage, bell
tents, tin kettles, waterflasks, hand hatchets and 20,000
blankets for the British Forces acting in the field on the
coast of the Atlantic over and above the compleat proportion
for the Campaign 1778 already sent or embarked for America.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 8. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, February 21. War Office.— Ensign Litson, of 37th,
appointed to a Lieutenancy in the Koyal Liverpool Begiment,
which he is at liberty to accept or refuse. To allow him to come
to England.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 9. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, February 21. War Office.— Lieut.-Col. Murray, of the
Foot Guards, approved for command of a corps of Highlanders.
To be permitted to come home if he desires and the service allows.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 10. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1778, February 21. War Office. — Capt. James Stuart, of the
64th, nominated one of the Majors of Lord Seaforth's corps.
He is to have leave to come to England if he accepts.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.6. No. 11. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne.
1778, February 21. Philadelphia.
Copy. Vol. 10. No, 214. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Becord Office, America and W. Indies 159,
fo. 355.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Gen. Washington.
1778, February 21. Philadelphia. — A long letter refuting the
charges of illtreatment of prisoners, and citing instances of the
injustice shown to the British.
Copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 124, 135. 15 pages.
Extract in the Public Becord Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 333.
Enclosing. — Declaration of Thomas Franklin, 16 February.
Deposition of Serjeant Thompson, 16 February. Deposition of
Thomas Wileman, 18 February.
197
Natchez.
1778, February 21. — Capitulation by William Hiorn and seven
others, delegates for the Natchez district, West Florida, to James
Willing, captain under the United States.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 242. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies,
264, fo. 353 ; 282, fo. 177. Board of Trade, West Florida, 21.
John Patterson to Sir William Howe.
1778, February 24. Custom House, Philadelphia. — Arguing
that this Custom House has never been removed or shut by
Parliament, and that if the port is open at all duties are still
levyable on dutiable articles. ^40,000 sterling in duties have
been already lost to the Crown on goods imported into New York
and this city.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 183. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Sir W. Howe to Atty.-Gen. Allen, 27 Feb. 1778.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to General Sir William Howe.
1778, February 24. St. Augustine. — "I have the Honor to
inform your Excellency that since the Defeat of the Rebels in
May last this Province has remained unmolested. The 60th
Reg* is improved and the Rangers are properly trained for
Service with the Indians and are St for scouring the Woods.
"The Rebels in Georgia continue to persecute the Friends of
Government they strip them of their Property & expel them
the Province Mr. Galphin their Superintendant has been too
successfull in spreading Disaffection amongst the Creek Indians.
Mr. Stuart no doubt has informed your Excellency of the late
Disturbances and that Affairs now wear a better Aspect.
"I am Sir most assiduous in keeping in Humour & well dis-
posed those in my Neighbourhood, they are useful and ready to
go into Georgia, indeed rather desirous of being employed. I
have a Considerable Number of them in Town and I expect more
Daily. They and the Rangers guard the Frontiers and occasion-
ally make Incursions into the Province of Georgia, they will be
particularly serviceable in Case of a Fresh Invasion of this
Province which is threatened.
" The Superintendant seems desirous of drawing all the Indians
towards Pensacola, they are no doubt within Mr. Stuart's Province,
but Sir, I feel great Inconvenience from the Want of the Service of
those who were employed by me last Spring, and I submit to
your Excellency whether they might not at all Times be bene-
ficially engaged in infesting the Southern Frontiers of Georgia.
The Rangers accompanying them wou'd prevent their butchering
the innocent and harmless.
" General Prevost, Sir, tells me, that he intends writing to your
Excellency concerning the Rangers, this obliges me to trouble
your Excellency with a few Observations concerning, which
otherwise I shou'd not have mentioned.
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"In 1776, when continual Inroads & Depredations were made
upon our Settlements upon S* Mary's Eiver, a Post was formed
of the King's Troops upon that Eiver and Lieut Grant of His
Majesty's Schooner Sfc John & an armed Sloop were stationed
there. The Eebels with an inconsiderable Force advanced
toward the Eiver, broke up the Settlements & your Excellency
was informed the Troops and armed Vessels retired, although the
Detachment was under the Command of a spirited & judicious
Officer Captain Graham now a Major.
"For the purpose of making Incursions into Georgia to procure
Intelligence & Provisions and scouring the woods, I formed
Woodsmen into Companies of Eangers, they are entirely a pro-
vincial Establishment, & under my Command, but Sir, I have
always told the Brigadier they were in the King's Pay, and for
his Service and whatever he desired shou'd be performed, that in
the most extensive View I had the King's Service alone at Heart
and hoped ever to act in Concert and Harmony with him. For
my Sentiments on this Subject, I beg leave to refer your
Excellency to Brigadier General Prevosts Letter & my Answer
which I take the Liberty to enclose to your Excellency.
" Mr. Brown Sir, whom I commissioned a Provincial Lieut Col1
that he might have a rank superior to a Major Eobinson of South
Carolina is a Gent11 of Education and Fortune. He was early
persecuted by the Eebels for his Principles & has evinced a
most exemplary & daring Spirit by going into the Indian
Nation to animate the Savages against the Eebels by warmly
engaging in the King's Service. He Commanded the Indians
& Eangers at the taking of Fort McIntosh, when they
were engaged for some Hours before the Eegulars came
up. He dislodged a Party of the Eebels who had taken
Post near St John's Eiver, he advanced and attacked their
Main Body who were in the Act and Moment of a Flight
before Major Prevosts Corps arrived, on whose appearance they
dispersed & fled. His Spirit and Conduct were much com-
mended by Major Prevost in a Letter to the Brigadier General
although for what reason I know not, I cou'd not procure a Copy
of that Paragraph, nor has the General thought proper to mention
to Mr. Brown the Approbation of your Excellency, which you
was pleased to signify in your Letter to him. This, Sir, has
hurt Mr. Brown, but he is determined that no Usage shall divert
his Attention from the main Object, and I am confident Honour
is his great Pursuit, and that whatever Eepresentations of Mr.
Brown & the Eangers, General Prevost may make to your
Excelly, I could not have found a more proper Person than
Mr. Brown is for that Service and although I honour Eegular
Troops, I will venture to assert, that had there been no Eangers
in the Province the King's Service wou'd have suffered con-
siderably. We shou'd not have had three Thousand Head of
Cattle brought from Georgia for the Supply of fresh Meat to this
Town and Garrison, and I cou'd hardly have employed the
Indians to lay waste Georgia, butchering indiscriminately Men,
Women & Children, which wou'd have been the Case had they
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acted by themselves. Although I mean no Reflection upon Regular
Troops in whose honour I have an Interest ; I will venture to
affirm, that the Regulars in this Garrison, when sent forth on an
Expedition into the Woods must act to disadvantage without
Rangers.
"I have long "meditated taking Possession of Georgia,
which I assure your Excellency would be easily effected,
and were the Forces in the Floridas properly exerted in
conjunction with the Indians great advantage would be
derived from it, but I find the Brigadier General not
disposed to such Measures without positive Orders from
your Excellency.
"The Upper Creek Indians from our indeterminate Conduct
towards them, have not been able to form a firm Resolution in
what manner they shou'd act, & a few Towns of them are lost to
the King's Service.
"The Cherokees for want of timely Support have been drove
out of their country & mostly dispersed.
"The lower Creeks that are within my Reach, and the
Seminolies, who domiciliate in this Neighbourhood have been
preserved firm to Government & have cooperated whenever
I called upon them, and have frequently sent to me
Deputations for Intelligence & to enquire if I required their
Services.
1 ' I shall esteem it an Honour and Happiness if my
Sentiments Correspond with your Excellency's, and I shall
ever pay the greatest Attention to your Excellency's
Suggestions.
1 ' By Intelligence on which I can depend I am informed near four
Hundred German Deserters and Prisoners from your Excellency's
Army are arrived in Georgia and are incorporated in one of the
Rebel Corps.
"Lieu1 "Col1, Brown has my Directions to send proper Persons
to assimilate amongst these People.
" Some German Refugees from Georgia that are in our Rangers
have undertaken to effectuate it. They are instructed to persuade
them to march in a Body with their Arms, and they will conduct
them to our advanced Posts, or to concert with them upon any
possible Project to quit the Rebel Service. I have promised
them a favorable Reception and Reward. I trust your
Excellency will approve of it and in Case the Plan succeeds
that they may be pardoned. The enclosed Copy of a
Letter from Lieu*- Col1, Brown from St. Mary's River
will acquaint your Excellency with some circumstances
relative thereto."
Copy. Vol. 1. No. 139. 6 pages.
Enclosing Brig.-Gen. Prevost to Gov. Tonyn, 20 Dec. 1777.
Gov. Tonyn to Brig.-Gen. Prevost, 24 Dec. 1777.
Lt.-Col. Brown to Gov. Tonyn, 19 Feb. 1778.
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Sie William Howe to Andrew Allen, Attorney General.
1778, February 27. Philadelphia. — Bequests his opinion upon
points of law in the enclosed paper, particularly whether vessels
being private property are liable to pay duty as they were before
the passing of the Prohibitory Act.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 181. 1 page.
Enclosing John Patterson to Sir W. Howe, 24 Feb.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, February 28. War Office.— Sending the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 12. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Return of the officers oj the brigade of Foot Guards on service
in America, who are to be relieved, with names oj the officers
who are to relieve them (sic) 1778.
Vol. 6. No. 13. 1 page.
Captain Bobert Mackenzie to Lieut. -Colonel Clerk.
1778, March 1. Philadelphia. — The Commander-in-Chief
directs that all surveys upon stores should be taken by persons
on oath reporting not only the damage but the cause, to prevent
recurrence. Damaged rugs and blankets received to be surveyed
again in this way. The damaged blankets may be distributed
amongst refugees, soldiers' wives and children, and those remain-
ing to be made to answer for barrack and hospital use. Trans-
ports will be sent to Halifax to bring off the 1,200 chaldron of
coals. Coal ships to be discharged 21 days after arrival. Wood
for New York and its dependencies to be supplied ready for the
winter for at least 10,000 men.
P.S. — Gen. Massey is desired to settle Mr. Clark's accounts
and give him passage to England.
Copy. Vol. 8. No* 28. 3 pages.
W. Newton, Acting Deputy Pay Master General.
1778, March 1. Philadelphia. — State of the military chest.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 104. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Sir W. Howe to John Bobinson, 16 March 1778.
Troops.
1778, March 1. — Order to Commanding Officers of Corps.
To direct the Begimental Paymasters to make stoppages of all
pay for non-commission officers and soldiers prisoners with the
rebels which may have been hitherto credited to the Companies
for effectives and to lodge the same with the agents. The
commanding officers of companies are to deduct only for money
or necessaries sent to the prisoners since their capture, and in
future a deduction is to be made in the subsistence account of
each regiment for the prisoners as aforesaid, of whom particular
lists are to be transmitted to the agents.
Copy. Vol. 37. No. 38. lpagc.
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] to Mr. [Donald] Campbell.
1778, March 1. Point Coupee.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 236. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 282,
fo. 173 ; Board of Trade, W. Florida 21, fo. 115.
Andrew Allen, Attorney General, to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, March 2. Philadelphia. — That the case can only be
judged in the light of the Prohibitory Act.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 179. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
1778, March 2. Philadelphia. — His opinion respecting the
power of the Custom House. This is framed on the ques-
tion ichether all vessels being private property, coming into
this port with licenses, as directed by the Prohibitory Act,
are subject to all the laics and regulations of the customs, and
all goods so imported, under whatever denomination, liable to
the payment oj such duties as they were before the passing oj
the said Act.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 180. 3 pages.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, March 2. War Office. — Appointment of James Napier
to be Superintendent-General of the hospitals in North America
with an allowance of £3 a day. Dr. Morris continues to do the
duties of Physician and Inspector of Regimental Hospitals.
Observation on the purveyors' duties, those of the physicians
and the apothecaries.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 14. 3 pages.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Gen. Washington.
1778, March 2. Philadelphia. — Commissioners to exchange
prisoners appointed.
Two copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 128, 138. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fos. 341 and 457.
General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1778, March 2. Philadelphia. — Encouraging his Majesty's
subjects to exert themselves in raising vegetables, etc. for use
of the troops and inhabitants of Philadelphia and assuring
them of all possible protection to the lands enclosed for that
purpose.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 155. 2 pages.
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Brig.-Gen. Prevost to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, March 2. St. Augustine. — Transmits copies of his
letters of the 1st of November and 12th of February with
several enclosures, the monthly returns, and many letters from
Pensacola. Captain Mcintosh has leave to go to New York. Sends
memorials of Capt. Miller and Lt. Sutherland. Lt. Barrow,
16th, has leave to go to New York. " The reports of the pre-
parations of the Rebels against this place have subsided lately,
I can not think that as long as their Ports are shut up by
our Frigates, they can design any attempt against this place
the distressing the Settlements on the river St. John is not so
easily prevented as small struggling parties could effect it, and
cannot be so easily discovered but the parties of Indians which
now and then go to War against them and pass that way, deter
them from the attempt. Your Excellency will have received the
latest accounts of the State of Indian affairs by the ' Daphne,' by
the letters I had from Mr. Stuart about the same time the
' Daphne ' sailed from Pensacola, he had great hopes of bringing
the Creeks to reason and to give him a proper satisfaction for the
insult offered to his Agents amongst them. ... A Serjeant of
the Royal Emigrants with three privates and a Soldier of
the 14th who were prisoners amongst the Rebels, having
been returned in exchange for some of the Prisoners made
at Fort Mcintosh, I ordered one of the Paymasters here to subsist
them and supply them with what they wanted, I have sent them
under the care of Lieut. Barrow, who has the Account of what
money has been advanced to them, that the same may be credited
by the Paymasters and repaid to the Agents of the 60th Regi-
ment, as it has been necessary to issue provisions to the Rangers
raised in East and West Florida by Governor Tonyn and Mr.
Superintendent Stuart ; I beg to receive your Excellency's
commands to know in what manner those extra rations are to be
accounted for, whether to the Contractors at the Contract price
or to the Commissary at the usual stoppage of two pence half-
penny, no stoppages have as yet been made." Requests bat and
forage money for the troops in this district as living is very
expensive.
P.S. — "I this moment received information that Rebels are
Arming their Gallies in order I suppose to prevent our Men-of-
War taking in water at St. Mary's river, where they can do it
with more expedition than here."
Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 13. 4 pages.
Enclosures : —
Copy of his letter of 1 Nov. 1777, which see.
Copy of his letter 12 Feb. 1778, which see with 2 enclosures.
Memorial oj Capt. Midler to General Howe. His services.
Is over 60 and infirm, begs leave to sell on the same terms as
the rest of the army.
Signed duplicate. Vol. 12. No. 1. 1 page.
1778, March 2. St. Augustine.— Copy of the above letter.
Vol. 8. No. 25. 4 pages.
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Major John Saxton.
1778, March 2. Montpellier. — Physician's certificate respect-
ing his health.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 17. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 18 March 1778.
General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, March 3. New York. — Appointment of Overseers of the
Poor. " Whereas there are many houses and stores in this city
belonging to Persons not under the protection of government
which are occupied by merchants and others not entitled to
quarters as constituting part of this garrison and whereas large
sums of money are requisite towards assisting the poor, lighting
the lamps, repairing the pumps, cleaning the streets . . . and
there being no reason why the aforesaid persons should not
pay rent I have . . thought fit to authorise and
appoint . . . John Smyth to demand J year's rent ending
1st of May next . . . rents when received are to be paid by
said John Smyth into the hands of Mr. Elias Desbrosses . .
treasurer " . .
Copy. Vol. 20. No. 190. 2 pages.
Troops.
1778, March 3. — List of Serjeants discharged from the army
under Howe and recommended for his Majesty's royal bounty of
one shilling per day.
Vol. 6. No. 171. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Genl. Howe to Lord Barrington, 6 March.
John Robinson to General Sir William Howe.
1778, March 3. Whitehall.— That their Lordships have
directed M 10,000 to be paid to Messrs. Nesbitt, Drummond and
Franks on account of the demand for £11,261 16s. 9d. for
provisions supplied by them to prisoners among the rebels in the
provinces of Pennsylvania and Virginia. To take credit for this
as well as ^4,523 2s. 6d. before advanced to them for a like
service.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 125. Signed letter.
Vol. 2. 126. 1 and 2 pages respectively.
Major John Saxton to Lord Barrington.
1778, March 3. Montpellier. — Encloses do3tor's certificate.
Begs further leave of absence to re-establish his health.
Ardently wishes to remain in the service. Will rather exchange
on half pay than quit it. Acknowledges receipt of letter dated
•4 February.
Copy. Vol. 6. No 16. 5 folios.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to General Howe, 18 March.
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Gov. Patrick Tonyn to General Sir William Howe.
1778, March 3. St. Augustine. — Arrival of Mr. Kirkland after
passing through part of the lower Creek Towns as Deputy of
the Superintendent. Eebel commissioners and agents have a
powerful influence in the nation. Semonolies preserve their
attachment. Will fulfil intentions in commissioning and
embodying companies of Eefugee Kangers. Hopes his Excel-
lency will continue to approve the steps respecting a Provincial
Corps of them long since established for defence of the province.
Copy. Vol.1. No. 141. 2 pages.
Capt. Donald Campbell to John Stuart.
1778, March 5. New Orleans.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 235. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 282,
fo. 181.
Gen. Sir William Howe to the Commissioners for Exchange of
Prisoners — Cols. O'Hara and Stephens and Capt.
Fitzpatrick.
1778, March 5. Philadelphia. — Private. The sufferings of
prisoners have been so great and of such long continuance from
the want of faith and from objections started on the part of the
enemy which could not be removed that he has been induced to
agree a second time to a General Exchange of prisoners and to
nominate Commissioners to meet others appointed by General
Washington. Commits this trust to them with ample powers to
treat on all matters relative to Prisoners of War. Explains lists
and returns with which they are provided.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 154 and 173. 4 pages each.
Enclosures : —
Powers to the above Commissioners.
Copy. Vol. 3. No. 155. 2 pages. Also in Vol. 3. No. 174 ;
in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fos. 345 and 461.
Memorandum (of equivalents) in case there should not be an
equality in the ranks of officers to be exchanged. Also as to
the mode of treating prisoners, exchanges of persons in civil
employment, hospitals, etc.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 156 and 175. 3 pages each.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, March 5. Philadelphia.— No. 87.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 122. 4 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Eecord Office, America and W
Indies 133, fo. 231 ; copy 306, fo. 205.
205
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, March 5. Philadelphia.— No. 88.
Copy, Vol. 4. No. 123. 1 page.
Enclosing Gen. Washington to Gen. Howe. Extract, 8 Jan.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 133, fo. 237 ; copy 306, fo. 209.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Maj.-Gen. William Tryon.
1778, March 5. Philadelphia. — On the question of his rank
of Major- General in America.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 168. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Howe to Lord Barrington, 6 March.
Copies in the Public Record Office, War Office, LL. Orig.
Correspondence 20, and in America and W. Indies 187, fo. 361.
Alexander Ross to Col. John Stuart.
1778, March 5. New Orleans.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 237. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 282,
fo. 185.
General Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1778, March 6. Philadelphia. — Desires his Majesty's com-
mands respecting the point referred to in enclosed letters.
Circumstance relative to Hessian invalids.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 167. 1 page.
Enclosing Gen. Howe to Maj.-Gen. Tryon, 5 March 1778.
Major-General Tryon to General Howe, 28 Dec. 1777.
Original in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters.
Original Correspondence 20.
General Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1778, March 6. Philadelphia.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 170. 1 page.
Enclosing List of Serjeants discharged and recommended for
his Majesty's bounty of Is. per day. 3 March.
Original in Public Record Office, War Office, Original Corre-
spondence 20.
Capt. Robert Mackenzie to Lieut. -Col. Clerk, B.M.G.
1778, March 6. Philadelphia.— The Commander-in-Chief de-
sires information concerning the practicability of procuring coal
for the army from the colliery in the Island of Cape Breton,
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 27. 1 page.
206
Captain K. Mackenzie to Major-Gen. James Robertson.
1778, March 6. Philadelphia.— Postscript only. "With
Respect to the Provisions for Prisoners ; I can only say that it
is drawn here as usual and their Agent Mr. Franklin issues to
them as much as he thinks proper in Addition. Upon Applica-
tion to the General upon this Part of your Letter, he is of
Opinion, that they should Continue to be victualled from the
King's Stores, unless it be desired by their Agent to the
Contrary. He entirely approves of the Mode you propose for
furnishing them with Blankets to be paid for by my Mr.
Pintard, and to remain for the use of Prisoners who may be
under his Care in the District of New York."
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 26. 1 page.
Loyalists.
1778, March 7. Halifax. — A list of poor persons on the
Charity List for Provisions. Seventeen names.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 29. 1 page.
Charles Stuart to [John Stuart],
1778, March 7. Mobile. — Had a meeting yesterday of the
head men of the Chactaws. The substance of their speeches is
that they would now perform their promise. Is getting Mr.
Bethune fitted out as fast as circumstances will admit. Ammuni-
tion should be well supplied to the [Chactaw] Nation and to the
Chickasaws, to whom Mr. Bethune is to send deputies.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 239. 2 pages.
Extracts in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
282, fo. 201.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, March 8. Whitehall. — Most Secret. (Reproduced in
B. F. Stevens's Facsimiles No. 1,062.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 2. 19 folio pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 69 ; copy 685, fo. 1 ; and in Admiralty, Secretary, In Letters
4135, No. 47 ; Sackville MSS.
William Wilton to Col. John Stuart.
1778, March 8. New Orleans.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 238. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 282,
fo. 189.
Alexander McGillivray to Colonel John Stuart.
1778, March 9. Creek Nation. — Desires Euply chiefs be
allowed to purchase necessaries. Friends uneasy about the trade.
Will have a meeting soon. " The Cowetas behave well; they still
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attack the Eebels and large Parties are now out ; an Abeeootehie
Party will turn out before long : In short all that has come in
from hunting declare themselves much in our favor. — I can now
assure you that our Party is far beyond the Oakfuskees and hope
by May to make them look small. While the Cowetas, Chehaws
and Obekas are for us they will carry their point from the whole
Nation. Nothing material on the Bebel Sides happening as I
watch them very closely."
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 240. 2 pages.
Prisoners.
1778, March 9. — " List of Prisoners taken at Quebec and Trois
Eivieres, and sent home on Parole by Sir Guy Carleton."
Officers and one chaplain, 11 names.
" List of wounded officers delivered over by Sir William Howe
to the American surgeons at Brandewine." 6 names.
" List of officers at home on Parole by permission of Sir Wm.
Howe." 9 names.
" List of officers who have deserted the parole from New
York." 1 major, 8 captains, 24 lieutenants, 4 ensigns, an
adjutant and a commissary.
"Eeturn of the Number and ranks of the Officers and Privates
set at liberty who remained unexchanged, 9 March 1778." This
includes the totals of the first three lists above, adding the
privates. Another item is that of 1,701 privates and 8 officers
returned by Sir Wm., "for whom none have been sent back in
exchange." The total of officers, etc., is 35, and privates 2,036.
" List of Officers Prisoners in the District of New York."
Giving ranks and names.
" Eeturn of officers who are or have been Prisoners at New
York to be Exchanged, 9 March 1778." Giving rank and names.
" Eeturn of Officers who are or have been prisoners at New
York to be exchanged, 9 March 1778." A recapitulation of
numbers only of the foregoing showing those on parole on Long
Island, sick in the hospital, in New York, and who had deserted
the parole. Including privates, 500 of whom were on ship-
board, 130 in the hospital and 11 in New York. Major-General
Lee not included.
Vol. 3. Nos. 34 to 39 ; and the same in 5. Nos. 26 to 32.
11 pages.
John Eobinson to General Sir William Howe.
1778, March 9. Whitehall. — Colonel John Burgoyne appointed
commissary for mustering foreign troops in North America at an
allowance of £4 a day, viz.: — £2 for himself, 20s. for a deputy in
Canada, 10s. to his deputy in New York and 10s. to his assistant.
These accounts to be paid out of the extraordinaries.
2 duplicate signed letters. Vol. 2. Nos. 113 and 114. Copy.
Vol. 37. No. 143. 1 page each.
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Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Ho^e.
1778, March 9. Head Quarters. — (Printed in Sparks's Washing-
ton, V., 263.)
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 141, 159. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
133, fos. 349 and 465.
Gen Sir William Howe to Gen. Washington.
1778, March 10. Philadelphia.— (Printed in Sparks's Washing-
ton, V., 538.)
2 copies. Vol.3. Not. 142, 161. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies,
133, fos. 353 and 469.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, March 11. Whitehall.— No. 2.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 5. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. Ill ; copy 431, fo. 256; copy in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain. Circular to General Sir Henry
Clinton.
1778, March 11. Whitehall.— Sending late Acts of Parlia-
ment.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 6. 3 pages.
John Robinson to the Commander-in-Chief [Howe].
1778, March 11. — Recommending the bearer, Mr. Bartlett
Goodrich, who had a commission in the Queen's Rangers under
Lord Dunmore in Virginia and lost property to the amount of
£80,000. He will endeavour to be of service.
Signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 35. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, March 12. Whitehall. — Separate. Recommending
Mr. Fisher.
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 7. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 431,
fo. 243 ; copy in the Sackville MSS.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, March 12. Head Quarters. — (Printed in Sparks's
Washington, V., 272.)
Copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 143, 162. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fos. 357 and 473,
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Thomas Brown, Lt.-Col. of the Rangers, to Gov. Tonyn.
1778, March 13. Altaruaha. — Capture of Fort Barrington
by the Bangers and Indians. Detachments of Rangers sent into
S. Carolina and Georgia.
Copy. Vol. 8. No, 44. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Gov, Tonyn to Sir W. Howe, 31 March.
Copy in Vol. 8. No. 46 ; copy in the Public Record Office,
America and W. Indies 248. fo. 227.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Gen. Washington.
1778, March 15. Philadelphia. — (Printed in Sparks's Washing-
ton, V., 539.)
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 144, 163. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fos. 361 and 477.
Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, March 15. Halifax. — Has found all manner of goods
brought here from the old country instantly purchased and sent
to the rebellious colonies. Is certain nothing can prevent it but
honest men in the revenue and a few small armed vessels upon
the coast. Fort Howe on St. John's River a great safe-guard to
the province. Fort Cumberland attended with many expenses.
Commissions desired for Legge's corps. " By the last Accounts
I had from Mr. Studholme he has great hopes of gaining the
good Will of the St. Johns Indians as you desired me not to
interfere with Indians I have communicated that Part to Lt.
Governor Arbuthnot that tribe of Indians was led by Allen, who
has been proclaimed here by the Govr. and Council, and 200£
offerd for his head. The 16 instant, Captain Fitzherbert arrives
here, for to take the Command, I am now content to remain here,
with 100 men or to Serve in any part of the King's Dominions
and now return you ten thousand thanks, for I shall ever be
happy with any Man that will carry on the Service with Spirit
for this shall be the last time I shall ever mention Sir George
Collier and beg ten thousand Pardons for taking up your time so
much as I have done, For surely, Sir, I could not serve with any
Man, who could Act so vile a part, for after the Lieut. Governor
and I had fix'd every appointment with good Guides at a great
Expense for a Grand Stroke and while Major Small was prancing
at St. John's River, the place of Rendezvous for the Troops from
Cumberland and Windsor Sir George Collier stole out of Halifax,
made a futile Attack at Machias, was most shamefully drove from
thence, and as he publish'd a great number of Manifestos which
coming to Major Small's hand, thought in honor he could not
proceed — which prevented the Eastern Coast of New England
from being Alarm'd which was my orders to Major Small, and
which if they had been executed might have prevented the
Misfortunes that attend'd Lt. Genl. Burgoynes Army, for it was
3580 O
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at that critical time." March 25th. — Capt. Fitzherbert agrees to
having a small schooner at the N.W. corner to prevent smuggling
to the rebellious colonies.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 17. 3 pages.
General Sir William Howe to Thomas Barrow.
1778, March 16. Philadelphia. — Acknowledges letter and
enclosures of 2 March. Has written to Clinton, Pigot and the
remitter's agents pointing out the only probable means he can
devise of recruiting the military chest at New York. Hopes the
remittances expected by Messrs. Gordon and Crowder will
remove difficultiesc
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 31. 1 page.
[General Sir William Howe] to John Eobinson.
1778, March 16. Philadelphia, Head Quarters. — Sending the
enclosed.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 105. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
[Gen. Howe] to Messrs. Gordon & Crowder.
1778, March 16. Philadelphia. — Notifying that about
.£'500,000 sterling will be wanted to defray the contingent
and extraordinary expenses of the forces.
2 copies. Vol. 2. No. 106 and Vol. 8. No. 30. 1 and 2 pages.
Gen. Sir William Howe to John Robinson.
1778, March 16. Philadelphia. — " This accompanies my Official
Letter of Requisition of the same Date for £500,000 Sterling on
Acco* of Extraordinaries during the Approaching Campaign.
One Inducement for Requiring so large a Sum at this Time, is
the additional Supplies which I may be called upon to furnish
for the Troops under the Convention of Saratoga, in Case by the
Perfidy of the Rebels they should not be permitted to embark,
which there is too much Reason to suspect. One hundred
thousand Pounds have been already remitted to Gen1 Burgoyne,
in order to obviate any Obstacles that may be started to his
Departure, which Money can remove. Besides I judge it advis-
able to make this further Requisition before the opening of the
Campaign, that His Majesty's Service may not run the risk of
suffering by a Want of this necessary Article, in any Events
which may arise, as well as to support the Value of Government
Bills against the Combination of the Merchts who are Watchful
to take the Advantage of every temporary Scarcity to lower the
Exchange, which I am informed by the Contractor's Agents is
the Case at this Time. In this last Article I have directed the
Contractor's Agents to give their Constituents the necessary
Advices by every Opportunity, as it often depends upon Circum-
stances, which do not fall under my Notice.
"I have the Honor to enclose a State of the Military Chest at
this Place to the 1st Ins1, which is all the Information respecting
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Money I have it in my Power to transmit at present, and 1 wish
I could ascertain this Part of my Duty more to their Lordships
satisfaction."
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 103. 2 pages.
Enclosing State of the military chest, 1 March.
[General Sir William Howe] to Thomas Barrow.
1778, March 17. Philadelphia. — To repair to Philadelphia as
the head-quarters of the army, leaving someone to officiate in
New York as Assistant Deputy Paymaster-General. In case his
health prevents such removal he is to enclose a copy of this
letter to the Paymaster-General that measures may be taken for
receipt and distribution of public money by Deputies of his own
appointment.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 32. 1 page.
Isaiah Robinson to [General Sir William Howe].
1778, March 17. New Prison, Philadelphia. — Complains that
he has been made prisoner while taking provisions to prisoners
under a flag of truce. His name was inserted as master of the
shallop owing to a mistake. His wife came with him to visit her
relations. Capt. Gait of the State Navy, who came with him to
assist, is in the same predicament.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 153 and 172. 2 pages each.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, March 18. War Office. — As he is the best judge how
far the Major's absence can be dispensed with, his Majesty leaves
it to him to act as the necessity of the service may require.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No, 15. 1 page.
Enclosing J. Saxton to Lord Barrington, 3 March.
Physician's certificate respecting Major Saxton's
health, 2 March.
General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1778, March 18. Philadelphia. — Inhabitants to clean the
streets before each one's door. Signed Jos. Galloway, Sup.-Gen.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 161. 2 pages.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to General Sir Wm. Howe.
1778, March 18. St. Augustine. — Has only time to mention
Colonel Kirkland's application- for leave to go to New York on
private affairs and to lay before his Excellency a project for an
invasion into Georgia and western frontiers of South Carolina.
Observes that the time for preparation is too short, "the con-
sequence would be to arrive in that Country in the very Season
when sickness and fever abound, that if a plan of that kind or
anything of near the same purpose was to be adopted, the Winter
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season is the most proper for man}7 reasons, the Troops could
proceed with Safety and ease to themselves, the Rivers have less
water, the Swamps with which the Country abounds are drier
and more easily passed, the Rebels in all probability will then be
less provided and their inducement to submission of course
greater. To answer the object and to insure success the Men-of-
War on this Station should be ordered to co-operate with the
troops, Money and a few small field pieces should be sent as well
as provisions, and if any troops could be added to the numbers
to be sent from this district, they ought to arrive in the course
of next Autumn ; with respect to the Indians and the great
dependance which the Colonel puts upon their assistance, I am
afraid to be rather Sanguine, however many of their parties might
harrass the frontiers, and contribute to the success of the expedi-
tion."
Signed letter and 2 copies. Vol. 8. Nos. 29 and 34; and Vol. 47.
No. 203. 2 pages each.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to General Sir William Howe.
1778, March 18. St. Augustine. — Mr. Kirkland has had a
conversation with Mr. Stuart upon a project to bring the Chactaw
Indians to act with the forces of this province. He conveys this
letter. Some light field artillery will be serviceable here. Store
of provisions greatly short of quantity he had reason to expect
but has suffered no great embarrassment on that account.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 33. Copy. Vol. 8. No. 35.
2 pages and 1 page.
Andrew Elliot to General Sir William Howe.
1778, March 19. New York. — Refers to a paper enclosed
which he has not signed. Two vessels arrived here from West
Indies with sugar and rum, no licenses, on board for Halifax.
They have been sent on. Desires to know if such vessels would
have permission granted to go to Philadelphia when that port is
again opened.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 36. 1 page.
General Sir William Howe to General Washington.
1778, March 19. Philadelphia. —That a passport, to convey pro-
visions, had been issued for the shallop "Polly," Isaiah Robinson,
master, manned with 3 hands. On arrival of the shallop it was
found that Mr. Robinson was in fact captain of the " Andrew
Doria " frigate and Capt. Nathl. Gait of the " Argus " gun boat
one of the shallop's hands. As Captains Robinson and Gait
appeared in assumed characters they were detained agreeably to
established rules of war.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 145 and 164. 1 page and 2 pages.
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Alexander McIntosh. Affidavit.
1778, March 19. Pensacola. — As to the seizure of Monsr.
Eabicot's batteau by Spaniards.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 238a. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 282,
fo. 193.
Gov. Peter Chester to Maj.-Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1778, March 21. Pensacola. — " In the month of January last,
one James Willing of Philadelphia, Robert George, and Thomas
Mclntyre, the first a Captain the other two Lieutenants in the
Rebel Army, left Fort Pitt with about 35 Men, and on their way
down the Ohio, and Mississippi, were joined by a Banditti, making
in the whole about 100.
" This body after having passed two parties of White Men, and
Indians undiscovered (which Colonel Stuart had posted in differ-
ent parts on the banks of the Mississippi, to prevent the Rebels
penetrating by that Rout into the Colony) arrived at the Natchez
on the 20th of last Month at Night, and nearly at the same time,
by sending different detachments into the Country, surprized all
the Magistrates and people of influence in that settlement who
after some days Conference entered into an engagement of
Neutrality with the Rebels ; they then proceeded down the River
taking with them the Negroes and property of a Mr. Hutchins
and himself a Prisoner he being particularly obnoxious to them.
" An advanced party on the 23d ultmo in the morning surprized
a Ship called the ' Rebecca ' at Manchack mounted with sixteen
carriage Guns, four pounders, besides Swivels, and made the
Inhabitants of that Settlement prisoners on their Parole : The
main body soon after joined by three or four People of the
Natchez settlement, and a number of French and Spanish
Batteau Men and other Banditti laid waste all the Settlements
from Point Coupe to Manchack, burning several houses and
seizing upon all the Negroes and property of the Inhabitants, a
very few excepted with this booty a party of them have proceeded
to New Orleans, where it is said their plunder is to be disposed
of at Public Auction, by one Oliver Pollock, who has declared
himself an Agent for the Congress. They also seized a Brig
called the ' Neptune' loaded for Jamaica about 11 leagues below
New Orleans, and by the last accounts had increased their
numbers to between three and four hundred.
" Upon this information, I sent Captain Ferguson of His
Majesty's Sloop of WTar 'Sylph' to. the Mississippi in order to
intercept any of the Vessels they may have taken in attempting
to get to Sea, and to demand Restitution from the Governor of
Louisiana of all British property, brought by the Rebels into
his Colony, and I have remonstrated against his giving them
any protection or furnishing them with supplies.
" I have also requested Capt. Nunn of the 'Hound ' Sloop of War
lately arrived here to join the ' Sylph,' in the Mississippi, and
desired that one of the Sloops may proceed to Manchack, to
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prevent their Eeturn up the Kiver and obstruct the passage of a
body of Rebels, who it is reported consist of 2,000 (others say
3,000) men and were to follow this party from Fort Pitt, under
the command of Colonel George Morgan in that Service, and are
expected to arrive here in May.
" The Inhabitants of the Natchez have sent to me, desiring the
assistance of 100 men from this Garrison, and promising with
this support to break their Neutrality, and join the troops against
the Rebels, but I found upon consulting Lieut.-Colonel Stiell and
other Officers of the Garrison, that such a Detachment could
not be spared from hence, without endangering the safety of this
place, should the Rebels come against it in any force. I have
had the like application from the Inhabitants of Mobile to rein-
force that Post, the loss of which would greatly distress us here
and cut off our supply of Fresh Provisions, however it is not
thought prudent to detach a Man from our present Strength ;
altho. I have the measure much at heart, and if Willing should
be prevented, by the King's Ships in the Mississippi, from geting
to Sea, and return to take post at the Natchez, He will continue
with his Banditti to Keep possession of that Country, unless the
Chactaw Indians and what white men can be procured in their
Nation, March against him.
" Colonel Stuart has sent one of his Commissaries upon this
service, and expects the Indians are all in motion, however we
find after the great expence which it has cost Government in
supporting these Savages, that they cannot be depended upon ;
one of his Commissaries Mr. Alexander Cammeron having de-
clared to me in Council, that he did not think the Indians were
to be depended upon, or could be brought to act, unless they had
troops sent with them.
"I am endeavouring, if we can find Men to raise a Provincial
Corps under the Command of John McGillivray Esquire, who
has greater influence about Mobile, and with the Traders in the
Indian Country, than any other Person in the Province : I how-
ever still doubt, whether he will be able to collect more than 100
Men, and that they will not agree to be embodied longer than for
the Expedition to the Natchez ; so that should this Party of the
Rebels be drove out of the Colony and no Men Kept up at the
Natchez in future, to support the Inhabitants ; they will not
only abandon that Settlement but all the Inhabitants on the
banks of the Mississippi, and in the Western parts of the Province,
will in my opinion, also, remove, least a second plundering party
should come against them, and which one hundred troops would
have prevented.
"There is great ground to believe the Rebels are meditating an
attack upon us with considerable force, as I have intelligence
from Mr. Rocheblave, Commandant of the Illinois Country, also
by a Deserter who arrived in the Province in February last, that
there were a great number of large Batteau's lying in the Ohio at-
Fort Pitt, intended for some Expedition which must be against
this Colony. I have therefore to request that you will send us
what number of troops you can spare, at least to return the three
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Companies of the Sixteenth Eegiment, which will not only
enable Lieutenant Colonel Stiell, to make a Vigorous defence
here, but afford to send such a Detachment to Mobile as will
secure that Post, from falling into the hands of the Enemy.
"I have so short notice of the present opportunity that it will
not be in my power to write to Governor Tonyn, I therefore
beg you will communicate the Contents of this letter to his
Excellency."
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 63. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Major-Gen. Prevost to Sir W. Howe, 27 April.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, March 21. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 10. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 187 ; 685, fo. 20 ; copy in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, March 21. Whitehall. — Most secret. (Reproduced in
B. F. Stevens's Facsimiles, Nos. 1068 and 1069.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.1. No. 9. 3% pages.
This, with the enclosure, also in the Public Record Office,
America and W. Indies, Vols. 133, 589 and 685 ; Admiralty,
Sec, In Letters 4135 ; in the Dartmouth MSS. and the
Sackville MSS.
Enclosure : —
George III. to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, March 21. St. James's. — Secret instructions.
Duplicate signed and sealed. Vol. 7. No, 8. 6f pages.
General Sir William Howe to General Washington.
1778, March 21. Philadelphia. — Demands immediate release
of a trumpeter who was detained while attending the Serjeant
of Light Dragoons, bearer of his letter of 19th. Calls upon him
a second time to release Sergeants McMahon and Cameron or
assign real cause of their detention.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 146 and 165. 2 pages each.
M. Morris, Inspector General, C. Blagden and J. Mervin
Nooth, Physicians, to [General Sir William Howe] .
1778, March 21. Philadelphia. — Beg to know how far it is
incumbent on them to comply with demand for medicines and
stores made by physicians and surgeons of Hessian hospitals.
The demand is unexpected. Suggests that they draw up an
account of such things as they need and that these be sent out
directly to their hospital staff.
Copy. Vol. 5. No. 44. 2 pages.
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Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir William Howe.
1778, March 21.' St. Augustine. — Colonel Kirkland detained
by contrary winds. " An account arrived last night to the
Governor that the Corps of Eangers which he keeps the Command
of, had in a late excursion surprized a small Post on the
Altamaha River, the report says there were three Officers and
twenty men in the fort, one of the former and three men were
killed, the rest are taken prisoners and brought here, as it was
an expedition fitted and ordered I suppose by the Governor, he
will I conceive acquaint your Excellency with all the particulars ;
as I never considered the destruction of that Post as an object of
any consequence, and that its distant Situation from our frontiers
did not render it the least detrimental to us ; but as I had very
good reason to think, that if they had not had that Post ready
built, they would have had another on the Sattilla River, forty
miles nearer to us (a plan which they have had long in agitation,
and which would have prevented our success in the excursions
for Cattle) I was on that account induced to leave them un-
molested untill a more extensive plan and some more favorable
circumstance offered to strike a blow which might be attended
with some advantage ; for which purpose I take the liberty to
sollicit your Excellency's determination with respect to that truly
independent Corps of Rangers, and whether or not I ought to
have any controul over them."
Letter signed and Copy. Vol. 8. Nos. 38 and 37. 2 pages each.
Gov. William Tryon to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, March 21. New York. — Question of his rank.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 176. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington,
13 April.
Copies in the Public Record Office, War Office, I. L. Original,
Correspondence 20 ; and America and W. Indies 187, fo. 365.
Colonel Guy Johnson to Captain Robert Mackenzie.
1778, March 22. New York. — Refers to previous letters and
proposals. Desires him as an old friend to contribute to his
obtaining his Excellency's orders that if he approves the going
to the Northward he may have the necessary passage for himself
and officers, instructions for himself and messages to the Indians,
Believes it is in his power to render some services to Govern-
ment.
Copy. Vol.10. No. 195. 2 pages.
General Washington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, March 22. — Is by no means sensible of the propriety of
so rigorous a proceeding as he has adopted in the case of
Captains Robinson and Gait. Captain Robinson was out of
employment by the destruction of his armed brig and the taking
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command of the shallop can only be deemed an instance of his
condescension. Demands immediate restoration of the former
and desires release of the latter.
Extracts. Vol. 8. Nos. 95 and 97. 2 pages each.
Enclosed by General Washington to Gen. Howe, 27 May.
General Washington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, March 22. Head Quarters.— That Ethan Allen is
Lieut. -Col. only. Expects him in exchange for Mr. Campbell.
Justifies and approves detention of the trumpeter who was a
deserter from the American Army. His action added insolence to
perfidy.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 147 and 166. 4 and 6 pages.
Printed in Sparks's Washington, Vol. V, p. 293.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, March 23. War Office.—4' Lieut.-Colonel Murray of the
Detachment of Foot Guards under your Command, Lieut. James
Campbell, and Lord Will™ Murray of the 42d Reg1 and
2d Lieutenant Charles Cathcart of the 23d Regiment of Foot,
likewise under your Command being approved, the former as
Commandant, and the three latter as Captains in the Athol
Regiment of Highlanders ; I have the honor to desire you will
be pleased to permit the said Officers to return to Great Britain
by the first Opportunity if the Service will permit, and You have
no objection."
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 18. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, March 23. War Office. — The appointment of Majors to
the rank of Lieut.-Colonel stopped at first with the brevets of
1772, but has since been extended to the end of that year.
Major- General Prescott and Major Stopford of the 7th Regiment
have been given rank in the army. His list of promotions are
approved. Two supernumerary ensigns, one in the 9th and one
in the 62nd, to be considered.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 19. 2 panes.
Enclosure : —
1778, March 23.— List oj Promotions. Vol. 6. No. 20.
Messrs. Gordon and Crowder to General Sir William Howe.
1778, March 23. New York. — State of cash for extraordinaries
— £241,502 10s., being the deficiency to draw for.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 112. 1 page.
Enclosed by Sir Wm, Howe to J. Robinson, 19 April.
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General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1778, March 23. Philadelphia. — Protecting property of loyal
subjects. Signed, Jos. Gallowav, Superintendent General.
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 162. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, March 23. Philadelphia.— No. 90.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 127. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 133, fo. 435 ; copy 306, fo. 214.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, March 24. Philadelphia.— No. 89.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 125. 3 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 133, fo. 257 ; copy 306, fo. 210.
Enclosure : —
Schedule of the papers enclosed in the above despatch No. 89,
consisting of correspondence with Burgoyne, with Washington
and other papers relating to prisoners.
Vol. 4. No. 126. 2 pp.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 261.
General Sir William Howe to John Robinson.
1778, March 24. Philadelphia, Head Quarters. — Transmits
general account of monies required from the Deputy Paymasters
General by warrants from 1 October to 31 December 1777, for
carrying on the public works, services and other contingent or
extraordinary expenses.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 108. 1 page.
Captain Robert Mackenzie to Joseph Galloway.
1778, March 24. Philadelphia. — " That in consideration of the
extraordinary Trouble and Attention to Business necessarily be-
stowed by yourself and the Magistrates of the Police, in the
Preservation of Peace and Order each of them is to receive
Twenty-five pounds Sterling, every Quarter, in Addition to their
respective Salaries to be paid by you out of the Monies received
in your several Offices of Superintendent of the Port and of the
Inspector of Prohibited Goods, while that Fund continues to
afford it."
Copy. Vol. 34. No. 148. 1 page.
Andrew Elliot to Captain Robert Mackenzie.
1778, March 25. New York. — Pointing out what he thinks
the consequences would be if he published the desired proclama-
tion. Will wait to hear from the Commander-in-Chief. This
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day by order of Sir Henry Clinton has begun to give permissions
for merchant ships to take in supplies for Philadelphia.
Qy. autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 39. 4 pages.
General Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1778, March 27. New York. — Will observe orders for 4d. a
day stoppages of men while in the General Hospital. Awaits
orders as to deductions from pay of hospital mates.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 119. 1 page.
Original in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20, dated 27 March 1777.
General Sir William Howe to Major-Gen. James Dalling.
1778, March 27. Philadelphia. — Congratulates him on being
confirmed in Government of Jamaica. Thanks for attention paid
to request to prevent shipping of rum and molasses. Lieut.
Byrd's appointment. No opening left for his (Dalling's) son.
Captain Mcintosh's retirement. Due regard will be paid to
recommendation of Mr. Dennis.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 40. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Gen. Washington.
1778, March 27. Philadelphia. — Arrangements for a meeting
of commissioners to exchange prisoners.
Copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 148, 167. 1 page each.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 481.
Captain Robert Mackenzie to Lieut. -Colonel Shirreff.
1778, March 27. New York.—" That the Expence of small
Craft in the different Departments may be accurately dis-
tinguished, the Commissary and Barrack Master Genls are
directed to take up Cap11- Laird's Tickets for Pay or Hire in
their respective Offices for all Vessels employed by them, and at
the Close of each Quarter to send into the Quarter Master
General's Office an Acco*- attested by Capn- Laird for the
whole."
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 41. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, March 28. War Office. — Acquaints him of vacancies
caused by the officers to bear commissions in the 72nd regiment
or the Royal Manchester Volunteers. Order for embarkation of
officers of the Foot Guards for the relief is countermanded.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No, 21. 1 page.
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Gen. Washington to Commissioners Col. Grayson, R. H.
Harrison, A. Hamilton and E. Boudinot.
1778, March 28. Valley Forge. Head Quarters.— Powers to
exchange prisoners.
Copy. Vol. 3. No. 158. 2 pages.
Enclosed by the Commissioners to Gen. Howe, 11 April.
Copy in Vol. 3, No. 177 ; copy in the Public Record Office,
America and W. Indies 133, fo. 493.
General Washington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, March 29. Headquarters. — Agrees that German Town
be considered neutral during meeting of Commissioners and only
guards mutually sent to attend them be allowed to enter.
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 149 and 168. 1 page each.
Major-General Phillips.
1778, March 30. Cambridge. — Extract from General Orders.
On Burgoyne's approaching departure; requisitions to be made to
him if necessary before that event. 1 May. To render returns
of officers desiring exchange in case of a cartel. 11 June.
Various leaves of absence, &c, &c, &c.
Extract. Vol. 9. No. 15. 1 page.
General Sir William Howe to Colonel Guy Johnson.
1778, March 31. Philadelphia. — " I have received your letters
of 30th Octor- 1777 and of the 8th Ins*- in both which you
represent the good Consequences that would arise from your
presence among the Indians of the Northern District, and your
Desire to repair thither by way of the River St. Lawrence.
Your Knowledge of the Disposition of the Indians, of their
present State, and Experience of your personal Influence over
them, leave me no Room to hesitate upon your Proposal ; and I
have written to Sir Henry Clinton to desire that he will confer
with the Commodore ; and furnish you and the Persons of your
Department whom you may think it advisable to take from New
York, with a suitable Conveyance, in a Transport or otherwise.
Altho' you do not mention it, you may probably incline to
take with you an Assortment of Indian Goods, and there may
be some particulars relative to your Plan which you would
wish to have communicated by me to the Commander in Chief
in Canada. From Lieu1. Col. Shirreff you will learn the State
of the Indian Stores in his Possession, and I am to desire you
will by the earliest Opportunity be as explicit as you can in
satisfying me as to the aforementioned Particulars, and in
communicating any other Matters wherein your Exertions for the
good of the Kings Service may be assisted."
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 209. ' 2 pages.
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Gov. Patrick Tonyn to Sir William Howe.
1778, March 31. St. Augustine. — Report of rebel invasion
gradually subsides. Communicates all intelligence to Prevost.
" Captain Fanshawe has chearfully given every assistance and
has ordered Captain Jordan of the ' Galatea ' to protect the pro-
vince, Lieut. Ellis of the ' Hinchenbrook,' and Captain Mowbray
of the ' Piebecca ' will scoure the inland passage, and frustrate the
designs of the Rebels, and I hope destroy the Gallies. I ordered
Lieutenant Colonel Brown of the Hangers to penetrate as a Corps
of observation the province of Georgia. He with a party of
Rangers and a few Indians with very little loss has taken by
assault Fort Barrington with twenty-three prisoners, and
destroyed the cannon and burned the Fort." Begs to mention
Mr. Johnson a son of Dr. Johnson of Georgia, who first entered
the fort. Major Gardner delivers this letter.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. Nos. 42-43 ; copy No. 45.
3 and 2 pages.
Enclosing Lieut.-Col. Brown, Report to Gov. Tonyn. See 13
March 1778.
Lt.-Col. Samuel Birch to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1778, April 1. Philadelphia. — Memorial. Commands the
17th Regiment. As he has no troop till one becomes vacant, he
receives less pay than other officers of the same rank. Asks a
bounty.
Copy. Vol, 6. No. 180. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Sir Wm. Howe to Lord Barrington, 20 April.
Copy in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, April 1. Whitehall.— No. 3.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 11. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 207 ; copy 431, fo. 243 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord Le Despencer and H. F. Carteret to Lord G. Germain.
1778, April 1. General Post Office. — As it is apprehended
there will soon be occasion for packet boats to be employed be-
tween Gibraltar, Lisbon, Oporto and other parts, submit whether
instructions might not be given to have these, instead of other
vessels, bring back dispatches from America.
Copy. Vol, 7. No. 18. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton 4 May 1778.
Lieut.-General John Burgoyne.
1778, April 2. — Articles of Agreement with Major-General
William Heath as to the payment of provisions, fuel, &c, fur-
nished to the Troops of Convention.
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Copy. Vol. 9. No. 179. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Morrison to Peter Paumier, 9 April.
Copy in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 159,
fo. 295.
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to Gen. Washington.
1778, April 2. Philadelphia.
Copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 150, 169. 2 pages each.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 489.
Gen. Sir Wm. Howe to Maj.-Gen. Massey.
1778, April 4. Philadelphia. — The enclosed orders will, he
hopes, rectify irregularities. To attend to the punctual execution
of them. To order the agents, the muster master and others to
report any deviations.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 154. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
General orders respecting the Provincial Corps in Nova Scotia.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 155. 3 pages.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Sir William Howe.
1778, April 4. Cambridge. — " I cannot suffer my Friend
General Burgoyne to leave this Country, without offering by
him my Respects to your Excellency ; the nominal Command of
the Troops devolves on me, and I shall do everything in my
Power to keep them free of Disputes with the Americans, and for
preserving their Healths. The Clothing for the Effectives will
be sent for from Canada, and I shall report its arrival to your
Excellency. . . . I have no doubt of your Excellency's
Protection when an opportunity offers."
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 167. 1 page.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1778, April 4. Headquarters.
Copies. Vol. 3. No: 151, 170. 2 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 485, dated 11th.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to General Sir William Howe.
1778, April 4. St. Augustine. — Private and secret. " Mr.
Drayton the late Chief Justice being at the head of a faction
against administration ; I have been obliged to suspend . . sic
a second time, but the seeds of discontent are not eradicated.
" Great pains has been taken to prejudice the mind of General
Prevost against my measures, and nothing but a fixed resolution
not to differ with him could have prevented a breach and induced
me to put up with rough indignities.
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" What I chiefly regret, Sir, is his backwardness in supporting
the Rangers or assisting with a few regular Troops.
"He would not co-operate in a plan of Captain Fanshawe's to
enable His Majesty's Frigates to water in Saint Mary River, nor
has defensive works been made at Saint John River, the Lines at
the Barrier of this Town are suffered to moulder clown, and are
much damaged since they were put into order.
" I have, Sir, taken the Liberty to mention to your Excellency
my sentiments concerning the conquest of Georgia, I am con-
fident it might be easily effectuated, at least a road might be
opened between this and the back Settlements of the Southern
provinces, where there are many well affected to His Majesty.
"I apprehend, Sir, that Brigadier General Prevost is greatly in-
fluenced by his brother Major Prevost, who fell in with Drayton's
faction. It will be of use, if this could be remedied, to His
Majesty's Service ; there is only three companies here incomplete
of the 2d Battalion, to which he belongs, of the 60th Regiment.
I have felt unfavourable expressions impressed by his conversa-
tions on the manner of the operations carried on against the
rebels, and I think I have heard Major Gardner express as much
being impressed upon him. I would not Sir mention this to
your Excellency, but from the desirable motive to preserve har-
mony with General Prevost.
" Their prejudices against and jealousies of Lt. Colonel Brown
is highly ungenerous and hurtful, but I will not trouble your
Excellency with particulars." Recommends Major Gardner.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 47. Copy, No. 48. 4 and
3 pages.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir William Howe.
1778, April 5. St. Augustine. — " I think it my duty to
represent to your Excellency that notwithstanding my sincere
wishes to maintain the strictest cordiality with the Governor
of this Province, inconveniences daily arise from his assuming
the sole command of the Rangers stationed on the frontiers of
this Province and their being independant of the person who
by the King's orders ought to have the Supreme Military
command, prevents me from carrying on his Majesty's Service as
I could wish, for want of that unanimity and harmony of
the different branches of the Military in concurring to the public
advantage.
"I take the liberty therefore to request your Excellency's
commands on that head and to be made acquainted whether the
rank of L*- Colonel Brown (a young man who commands the
Rangers) in titles him to command the Majors of the King's
Troops, as it has been made a matter of doubt whether the
Governor could at present give him a legal commission for that
purpose.
" As the Men of War and Privateers bring in prisoners con-
stantly both Rebels and French and Governor Tonyn was
desirous that they should be kept in the Fort, the danger that
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might arise from a surprize of the only Magazine of Arms,
Ammunition, Artillery and Provisions, and that the stench of a
number of Prisoners, confined in such a place in this hot country
might occasion epidemical distempers ; and notwithstanding the
Governor's assertion that the Fort was his, and would say so to
your Excellency, I could not think of admitting but very few in
it, at the same time I must observe that such a number of dis-
affected people in a place where there are no accommodations nor
places of security for them might become dangerous, and as it
appears from the information of some people who lately made
their escape from Georgia and some intercepted letters from
South Carolina, that the Rebels have in view to attack this place,
and that their General who commands in the Southern Colonies
is come to Savannah for that purpose : — Should the accounts
prove true I should be obliged to hire Vessels to carry them off.
I shall not fail to transmit to your Excellency the earliest
information that can be depended upon of the motions of the
enemy and their designs."
Leave of absence to Major Gardner. Want of money. The
captain of the " Lizard " declines to take on board the prisoners
taken on the Altamaha and convey them to New York. Engineer
desired.
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 49. Copy, Vol. 8. No. 50. 3 pp. each.
Lieut. -Colonel Brown to General Patrick Tonyn.
1778, April 6. Fort Tonyn. — Intelligence, brought by a
Quaker, of Washington having met with a total defeat and his
scattered troops reduced to the last extremity. Counter report
of an attack on General Howe who had 12,000 killed, himself
escaping by skating up on the ice. " The rangers from South
Carolina inform me, the North Carolina Provincials, and Thomp-
sons Eegiment of South Carolina Light Horse, have marched to
the Northward. The present force of South Carolina is supposed
to consist 2,000, and of Georgia five hundred and sixty. The
Charlestown fleet was in a great degree manned by draughts
from the different regiments to act as marines. The Forts at
Sullivans Island, and on the river are Kept in good repair. At
the Fort at Beaufort they have mounted Twenty one pieces of
Cannon. ... At Cat Island, the Rebels have six, nine and
twelve pounders for the defence of the passage. From Savannah
the Rangers have brought me intelligence, that Whites turbulent
Gentry have a second time broke open the stores, compeled their
Officers to give them Rum — hurra'd for His Majesty, and drank
success to his Troops. Twenty were sent to Tybee to Garrison
the Island, who boarded a French Snow laden with rice and
Indigo, and have conveyed her 'tis supposed to New York or
Augustine. A Fire broke out in Savannah a short time after
our affair at Fort Barrington, destroyed a public Store with
cloathing, ammunition &c. &c. and ten houses — the Court house
narrowly escaped as it was fired in three places. The Rebel
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General (Howe) told one of his Colonels that the}' were so per-
petually harrassd in Georgia, he apprehended before Summer it
would be a King's Province. . . . The Gallies are laying manned
entirely with Governor Wright's Negroes at the following places
— One at Sapelo high point — One at Sunbury — one at Ossabaw
opposite to Shannons point, and the other at Savannah. Two
vessels, a Ship and a Brig with rice and Indigo are laying in the
Mouth of Ogechee river without a gun. Three at Beaufort with
the same Cargoes — a Ship and twro Brigs, one the property of
John Hancock, the other a Frenchman. I have sent to acquaint
Captain Jordan of the ' Galatea ' with every material occurrence.
One hundred and twenty plantations with the Negroes, and
Stock will be peremptorily sold."
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 55. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir W. Howe, 8 April.
Joseph Galloway to General Sir William Howe.
1778, April 6. Philadelphia. — Combating Mr. Elliot's objec-
tions to publishing the last proclamation.
Signed letter. Vol. 8. Xo. 53. ft pages.
General Sir William Howe to Colonel E. Cole.
1778, April 6. Philadelphia. — Explaining that his motive for
withdrawing the warrant to raise a Provincial Corps was induced
by seeing from the situation of the country he was not able to
enlist the men expected. An allowance of 7/6 a day will be made
as a subsistence for the present.
Copy. Vol. 8. No, 52. 1 page.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to General Sir William Howe.
1778, April 6. St. Augustine. — 1,700 Indians promise to be
at St. Mary's next Moon. . . . looks for directions. . . .
" Upon the invasion in '76, these Indians came down readily,
drove back the rebels and penetrated the province of Georgia.
In '77 a part of them were at taking Fort Mcintosh and another
party of them at the affair of Nassau in May. I was obliged, Sir,
to check their impetuosity, and have been at great pains to keep
them well disposed to act against the rebels. ... I will not
trouble your Excellency with innumerating the amazing expence
of their maintenance or with conjectures concerning the motives
from which they act, or the capriciousness of their temper, or the
necessity of employing them in some shape. Your Excellency
must perceive numberless inconveniencys from acting always on
the defensive. With this Garrison the Bangers and Indians, the
province of Georgia may be taken in possession, which will give
a fair opportunity to the loyalists in South Carolina to show
themselves, if they are what they have pretended to be, and if
they prove as numerous as hath been given out, I should
apprehend that province would soon be compelled to subjection
and to own their allegiance to the King. . . Eleven men of the
3580 P
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Battalion formed out of prisoners conducted by a Pilot have
surprized a French Vessel off Tyby, that was ready to sail laden
with rice and indigo and have brought her into St. John's Eiver,
a french artillery officer now a rebel Captain, was on board, I
have sent him to Monsieur D'Britigni and his Corps of Officers
prisoners in the Stathouse. . . only two field pieces six
pounds caliber are in this Garrison."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 51. 4 pages.
Colonel Guy Johnson to General Sir William Howe.
1778, April 7. New York. — Submitting plans and proposals
for acting with the Six Nations Indians.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 194. 3 pages.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to General Sir William Howe.
1778, April 8. St. Augustine. — Sends the enclosed.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 54. 1 page.
Enclosing Lt.-Col. Brown to Gov. Tonyn, 6 April.
Lt.-Gen. John Burgoyne to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1778, April 9. Khode Island. — Maj.-Gen. Heath insists that
the payment of expenses of the Convention Troops must be in
solid coin. Arrangement come to. Is disappointed that the
contents of the military chest only amounts to £'56,000 and of
that some is to be returned to New York. Anxiously solicits four
months' subsistence for the troops according to an estimate sent.
Asks bat and forage money for the officers. Concerning briga-
diers. Suggested disposition of the troops if exchanged. Becom-
mends Gen. Phillips, &c. P.S. — Explains some enclosed cyphers
for correspondence with Phillips.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 195. 9 pages.
Also (not in full) in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 159, fo. 301.
Lieut.-General John Burgoyne to General
Sir William Howe.
1778, April 9. Bhode Island. 2nd letter. — Finds since his
despatch of this morning, he cannot send an exact account of
expenditure of the army lately under his command. Care has
been taken to keep separate the subsistence and extraordinaries.
Finds also there is an idea that further payment of provisions in
kind may be more prejudicial to Government than even an
exorbitant rate in hard money. Believes notion that ready
money received here is remitted to France is a mistake. Thinks
subsistence for troops will amount to £'25,000. P.S. — Apologises
for not writing in his own hand.
Copy. Vol. 9. No, 19G. 2 pages.
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Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, April 9. Whitehall — Private. Recommending Messrs.
Grafton and Walter Dulany.
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 12. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 211 ; copy 431, fo. 244 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Captain Robert Mackenzie to Lieut. -Colonel Gunning.
1778, April 9. Philadelphia. — That he is named for pro-
motion in the new levies and has the Commander-in-Chief's
permission to return home the earliest opportunity.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 56. 1 page.
John D. Morrison, Commissary General, to Peter Paumier.
1778, April 9. Newport. — Arrangements taken relative to the
repayment in kind of the provisions, &c, supplied to the Con-
vention troops. Beef is to be delivered in that very article since
"the American ration is 24 ounces of beef or 18 of pork and if
pork is tendered in lieu of beef they expect to receive it in
this proportion which in paying their enormous balance of
723,710 lbs. of beef will occasion a loss to Government of
upwards of one thousand pounds."
Copy. Vol. 9. Xo. 177. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
Agreement between Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne and Maj. -Gen. Heath.
See 2 April.
Return of provisions landed from the transports ordered for
Lt.-Gen. Burgoyne' s army. Also: —
Account \ of 'provisions and } liquor supplied to Gen. Burgoyne'' s
army by the provincial commissary as taken from his account,
1777 to February 1778.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 176. 4 pages.
Thomas Brown to Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1778, April 10. Fort Tonyn. — " I have the honor to acquaint
you that Messrs Tyrer and York arrived this day with a few
friends.
" They inform me that the Loyalists upon the point of assem-
bling, thought proper to postpone their insurrection to a more
favourable opportunity, as the rebels upon receiving intelligence
of the March of Murphy and Gregory's party had embodied
themselves in every district ; for as the loyalists are very indiff-
erently provided with Arms and Ammunition, they are under a
necessity of disarming the Rebels by surprize.
"Mr- Robert Cunningham an active loyalist of the first influence
in South Carolina, acquaints me that 2,500 Men between the forks
of Saluda and Broadriver are ready to accompany me on any
Service whenever orders are sent for that purpose.
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"One thousand men upon the south fork with a considerable party
in the Congarees and on the Ridge, have offered their Service.
" Sixteen hundred upon the rivers Pedee, Inneree and the line
with twelve hundred upon Green river (North Carolina) contiguous
to the Northern frontiers are ready to embody themselves and
act within North and South Carolina whenever required.
11 The Crops of Corn for two years last past these people have
preserved for his Majesty's Service.
"The inviolable fidelity and attachment of the Men above
mentioned, the various instances they have given of their zeal
and affection for his Majesty's person and government, place the
truth of their professions beyond a doubt, to most of those
loyalists I am known, and with all their principals personally
acquainted.
" By the assistance of those Men so powerful a diversion might
be effected in favor of General Howe, that the Rebels would be
effectually prevented from sending their quotas of troops to
Washington as their attention would be engaged by their more
immediate concerns.
" The regular provincial establishment in South Carolina
consists at present of 2,000 men.
" It is reported that 450 of Thompson's rangers were drowned
off Charlestown and that Andrew Williamson (a quondam cattle
driver in General Grant's campaign), and late Commanding
Officer against the Cherokees was mortally wounded by some
person unknown within 3 miles of Charlestown.
" By a letter from Capt. Mowbray I have received the following
intelligence — April 13th.
" The new created General Elbert is on his march with about
700 Men, and 2 thirds of the Militia was at the Altamaha last
night, he has seven field pieces with him.
" The Galleys and Transports are advanced to Sapello, and that
his intentions are to destroy Fort Tonyn.
" It is confidently reported that 800 men are on their march
from the back parts of the Carolinas as friends, and whether this
Armament is to stop them or take you, time will tell, this is so
confidently affirmed, that it is beyond a doubt ; I wish you
success, we will endeavour on our parts to give the Gallies their
deserts.
" Poor Ellis is no more, he was unfortunately drowned on the
8th instant in crossing the sound, after being on the boat's
bottom five hours ; I escaped by swimming upon an oar with
great difficulty.
" I am, &c, (sigd ) J. Mowbray.
"The number of Elbert's party consists of three hundred men —
upon receiving information of the march of the Carolinians, lie
set off from Savannah for the Altamaha, in order to intercept or
harrass them on their march.
" Part of the South Carolina and Georgia Militia marched to
Ogechee and returned."
2 copies. Vol. 8. No*. 66 and G7. & pages each.
Enclosed by Brig. -Gen. Prevost to Sir W. Howe, 27 April.
229
Major John D. Morrison, Commissary General, to
Peter Paumier.
1778, April 10. — Has nevertheless agreed with the Provincial
Agent to deposit pork on board the victuallers bound to Boston to
make up for deficiency of beef. It is to remain on board forty
days from 7th instant and if beef is sent within that time they are
to receive it and return the pork. Directs efforts be made to
accomplish this.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 178. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. Kobert Pigot to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, April 10. Newport. — " General Burgoyne writes fully
to you on the Subject of the Money, on the Agreements he made
with General Heath for Payment of Fuel, &c., and for receiving
Provisions in lieu of what was issued for the Use of the Troops.
"The Rebel Commissary is come here to receive about £27,000
in Money, and to settle with Major Morrison for Provisions
issued to the 1st March, which he is pretty near able to pay by
the Quantity sent by Sir Henry Clinton for the Use of those
Troops. After paying the Rebel Commissary £27,000 there
remains £60,000 in Mr. Molesworth's Hands, of which I have sent
£20,000 to New York for their immediate Necessities ; To General
Burgoyne's Paymaster for Subsistence and Extraordinaries for
that Army £20,000. The Rest I have kept for our own Use. I
understand that a considerable Sum is wanted for General
Burgoyne's Army, there being many Warrants to pay and a great
Sum in Arrear to the Brunswick Troops and Artillery, all these
Matters the General will acquaint you with, and of the Necessity
there is for an immediate Supply. Sir Henry Clinton not
having sent me any Directions and only referred me to your
Letter, I have acted as I thought was best by giving each Army
a little; which I hope you will approve of. I have received
Orders for to pay 165 Days Bat and Forage Money to the Hessians
as well as to the rest of the Garrison, audi find that the Hessian
Paymaster has sent a distribution for their Staff here, and therein
charges for three Major-Generals and their Aid de Camps as I
imagine it is with your Knowledge and Approbation, I shall not
object to signing their Warrant. General Sulivan is arrived at
Providence to succeed General Spencer in the Command, and wre
hear two Regiments are coming upon the Coast in the room of
the Bay Troops, whose Time expired the 31st March, and are
gone home. Several of the Inhabitants from the Narraganzet
Shore are come over to us, and enlisted with Col0, Wightman and
Days are fixed for bringing off more of them. Negroes likewise
come to us for protection, their Masters wanting them to enlist
in a Regiment raising at Boston upon Terms of granting them
their Freedom after three Years Service. I think it my Duty to
inform you that Mr. Clarke who was lately with you at
Philadelphia is of Opinion that it would be better to pay hard
Money when you conveniently can than send Provisions to Boston,
230
for that it will be immediately carted away to General Washing-
ton's Army, who stand in great Need of Salt Provisions, whereas
the hard Money coming amongst them depreciates greatly their
Paper."
Recommends Mr. Hickson for an Ensigncy. " General
Burgoyne appears in better Health and Spirits than I expected.
I have the Honor to be with Great Truth," &c.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 180. 3 pages.
Commissioners for Exchange of Prisoners (Col. O'Hara,
Humphrey Stephens and R. Fitzpatrick) to Gen. Howe.
1778, April 11. New Town. .
Copies. Vol. 3. Xos. 157, 176. 2 pages.
Also (with the enclosures) in the Public Record Office,
America and W. Indies 133.
Enclosures : —
Washington's powers to his Commissioners, sec 28 March.
1778, April 10. New Town.— Objections to treat. Offered
by Washington's Commissioners to those of Gen. Howe.
Copies. Vol. 3, 158°, 177°. 3 pages.
1778, April 11. Newtown, — Answer of Howe's Commis-
sioners.
Copies. Vol. 3. No. 178 ; 47, No. 210. 2 pages.
Colonel J. Burgoyne to Sir H. Clinton.
1778, April 12. London. — That having leave to act by
deputy as Muster Master General to the foreign troops has
appointed Mr. Porter to that office.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 47. No. 237. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, April 12. Whitehall.— No. 4.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 13. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 219 ; copy 431, fo. 245 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, April 12. Whitehall.— No. 5.
Copy. Vol. 7. No, 14. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 223 ; copy 431, fo. 246 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
General Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1778, April 12. Philadelphia.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 172. 1 page.
Original, with the enclosures, also in the Public Record Office,
War Office, In Letters, Original Correspondence 20.
231
En do surra : — -
W. Gaull to General Howe, see 3 Jan. 1778.
Report upon tents and marquees for the 26th regt. Out of
the total of 17 eaeh, 3 tents and 9 marquees were rendered
unserviceable by wet on the passage. Signed by T. Gilfillan,
Assistant Dep, Qr. Mr. General; Henry Prow se, Qr. Mr.
4th Regt. ; Thos. Taylor, Qr. Mr. Royal Fusileers, and
dated on the 18th April.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 174. 1 page.
Earl Cornwallis to Lord Barrington.
1778, April 13. London. — Requesting that Mr. Abraham
Lawton, appointed ensign in 23rd Regiment, be superseded,
nothing having been heard of him since 1775.
Copy. Vol. 6. No, 23. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 16 April 1778.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, April 13. Whitehall.— No. 6.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No, 15. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 227 ; copy 431, fo. 248 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Enclosure : —
Clause of the Commission devolving the Powers of Sir William
Howe on Sir Henry Clinton (given this day to the Commis-
sioners for restoring peace — Lord Carlisle, Mr. Eden, Gov.
Johnstone and the Commander-in-Chief).
Vol. 7. No. 16. 2 pages. 9
General Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1778, April 13. Philadelphia.— " In my letter of the 6th
March I had the Honour to enclose to your Lordship Copies of
two Letters to and from Major-Gen1- Tryon respecting his Rank
in this Staff. I have since received his determination not to
serve untill his Majesty's pleasure is declared, and that your
Lordship may have the Generals sentiments more clearly I
herewith transmit A Copy of his letter."
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 175. 1 page.
Signed letters in the Public Record Office, War Office, In
Letters, Original Correspondence 20.
General Sir William Howe. Proclamation.
1778, April 13. Philadelphia, Head Quarters. — Against all
imports without special licence. Signed, F. Mackenzie,
Secretary.
Copy. Vol. 34. No, 160. 2 pages.
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Lieut. -General John Burgoyne.
Received, 1778, April 14. Paper brought by Mrs. Higgins.
" Copies of the Dispatches from Gener1 Burgoyne to the
Congress were transmitted to you Sir, from York Town, the
Generals Aid de Camp returned to Cambridge the 19th Inst, with
three Resolves.
"1st To abide by the Resolve of 8th Jan* relative to the
Suspension of the Embarkation of the Troops.
"2nd- To permit General Burgoyne to go to England on
Account of his Health, and by the most expeditious Route, &c.
&c.
"3rd- To permit Capt. Willoe to return to Canada by the Route
of Halifax.
"General Burgoyne immediately applied to General Heath for
Passports for himself and Family, but was told that it did not
appear that the Vote of Congress in his Favor cancelled the old
Vote of December last ; whereby he is ordered to be detained,
together with the Troops 'till all Accounts were settled and paid
in Specie ; and General Heath added an observation that General
Washington in his letter to Sir Wm- Howe had declined taking any
Cognizance of that Business by His Commissaries ; and that he
took for granted no Settlement was made at that meeting. He
has also repeatedly insinuated that it would be impossible to
support the Troops without an immediate payment in Money, as
the Cash of this State was exhausted.
"It was strongly insisted on the other Side, that it was most
unjust to fetter the Vote of the Congress, which was plain and
unconditional, with a former Vote to which it had no Reference ;
that the Congress, by using the words ' on Account of Health '
and 'most expeditious Route' evidently marked their design of
the General's Departure without Delay; — that nevertheless if
the Accounts were produced in such a State, as that they could
be justified in signing them, and were produced expeditiously,
he would consent.
" General Burgoyne could not refuse paying for the Provisions,
provided the charge was just for two Reasons.
"1st The Enemy would have declared the Breach of the
Treaty to be directly made on our side, which they only call
suspended on theirs, and however unjustly would have put it out
of the Power of Government to ratify it.
"2nd- Any Scarcity of Provisions tho' but for a week would
increase the Desertion of the Troops, which has already been
alarming at some Periods, tho' I am far from believing the
Majority of Deserters to have gone off with any other view than
to assist themselves by work and meaning to return.
"It being thought that the most economical Measure for
Government was to repay the Provisions in kind, it was proposed
to land from the Transports the Quantities destined for the
Troops on their Voyage, which was agreed to, and a Requisition
has been made to Captain Dalrymple accordingly but the
Weather having been bad no answer is returned.
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"Eequisition has also been made to Capt. Dalrymple to land
the Money Chest, General Heath having given an Engagement
for its safe Delivery. Should he have none on board (which yet
is not known) the Troops will be in great Distress for Pay, and
every part of the Public Service suffer, and in that Cane the most
speedy Supply to the Amount formerly mentioned by Sir WUUam
Howe to Clarke, and Lord Howe to Geddes, is requested from
Rhode Island, or elsewhere.
" The Suspence of General Burgoyne in Regard to his personal
Embarkation, and the Vexation such unheard of cavilling
excites are lost in the greater Objects that Regard the Public. It
was thought no way could be found less subjected to inconvenience
than the present to convey these Matters to you, Sir, and the
person who will deliver this, has further Communication to make
by word of Mouth."
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 169. 3 pages.
[Major- General Sir William Howe] to John Robinson.
1778, April 15. Philadelphia, Head Quarters. — Transmits a
general account of all monies required from the Deputy Pay-
master-General by warrants from 1 Jan. to 31 March 1778, for
carrying on the public works, services and other contingent and
extraordinary expenses.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 109. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, April 1G. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 22. 1 page.
Enclosing .Earl Cornwallis to Lord Barrington, 13 April.
Lieut.-Col. Brown to Governor Tonyn.
1778, April 16. Fort Tonyn. — Similar information to that
in his letter to Brig.-Gen. Prevost of 10 April, and written
apparently on the same day though the date differs.
Copy. Vol.8. No. 77. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Gen. Howe, 1 May.
General Sir William Howe to Messrs. Gordon and Cbowdeb,
Agents to the Contractors for supplying Money for His
Majesty's Forces in North America.
1778, April 16. Philadelphia.— That £400,000 sterling will
be wanting to defray contingent and extraordinary expenses of
the forces under his command.
2 copies. Vol. 2. Nos. 107 and 110. 1 page each.
General Sir William Howe to General Washington.
1778, April 16. Philadelphia. — " Sir, At the earnest Request
of Mrs. Higgins who desires to have the Honor of waiting upon
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you, I am induced to trouble you with this Letter by her to offer
Mr- Lawrie (one of your principal Commissaries) in exchange for
her Husband and Mr Clarke, both Deputy Commissaries and
under the Convention of Saratoga. If this proposal meets with
your approbation, I shall immediately give up Mr Lawrie's
Parole, and trusting that the fair Lady will be a more prevailing
Advocate in obtaining your Compliance for the Keturn of her
Husband than I can possibly presume to be, I decline urging
anything further in favor of her request. — With due Regard, I
am, &c.
P.S.— Mrs- Moore, a Relation of M"- Higgins's, will attend her,
in which I hope you will not see any Impropriety."
2 copies. Vol. 3. Nos. 152 and 171. 1 page each.
John Robinson to Arnold Nesbitt, Adam Drummond,
and others.
1778, April 17. Whitehall. — Orders for the supply of pro-
visions. Accompanies Mr. Robinson's letter of 30 April.
Copy. Vol, 2. No. 122 \ 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, April 18. War Office. — Officers in enclosed list being
intended to be promoted in the regiment now raising by Lord
McLeod and going to the East Indies they are to be allowed to
leave the army under his command immediately.
Signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 24. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of three names — Captain George Mackenzie, Lieut. G.
Mackenzie and Lieut. Hugh Lamont.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 24°. 1 page.
Captain Robert Mackenzie to Lieut.-Colonel Innes,
Inspector General of Provincial Forces.
1778, April 18. Philadelphia. — It is the Commander-in-
Chief's desire that the Corps of Pioneers be inspected and
mustered in same way as other Provincial Troops, as from 25th
December 1777, they are to be paid by Messrs. Gordon and
Crowder.
2 copies. Vol, 8. Nos. 59 and 60. 1 page each.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to Lt.-Col. Thomas Brown.
1778, April 18. St. Augustine. — Asking him, as Prevost will
not send officers to be under him, to submit to be under orders of
Major Glazier.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 76. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Gen. Howe, 1 May.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 248,
fo. 299.
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Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, April 19. Philadelphia.— No. 92.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 128. 4 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 133, fo. 451 ; copy, 306, fo. 215 ; extract in the Sackville
MSS.
List of enclosures in the above letter, being correspondence
with Washington and the Commissioners for exchange of
prisoners.
Vol. 4. No. 129. 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, April 19. Philadelphia.— No. 93. Private.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 130. 3 pages.
Original in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 509 ; copy 306, fo. 220 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
General Sir William Howe to John Robinson.
1778, April 19. Philadelphia. — Acknowledges letters.
" The Accompts of Messrs. Nesbitt, Drummond and Franks
for Provisions furnished by their Agent, to subsist Prisoners in
Virginia, Maryland, and the upper Parts of Pennsylvania, are
ordered to be laid before the Commissary General for his
Inspection, and upon his Report they will be liquidated and
settled to the latest Period. Their Lordships Directions in regard
to a proper Contract being made for furnishing the Prisoners in
future will be submitted to my Successor in the Command ; at
the same Time I may remark that the late Resolutions of the
Rebels, respecting the Support of Prisoners in their Possession,
leave little Cause to think that Commissaries for the Crown will
be able to act among them." . . .
" Upon the Receipt of the enclosed State of Cash for Extra-
ordinaries from the Remitters Agents, by which it appears that
after Money is issued from the Treasury to pay all the Bills
drawn, there will be only a Balance of £241,502 to complete the
Requisitions already made, I have thought proper to make
another of the 16th Instant for £400,000, supposing the present
Balance may be raised here by Bills of Exchange, for which
Reasons I humbly submit to their Lordships the Expediency of
sending the Amount of this last Requisition in Specie from
England, and a Proportion of it as soon as possible."
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 111. 2 pages.
Enclosing Gordon and Crowder, State of Cash, 23 March.
General Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1778, April 20. Philadelphia. — Submits the enclosed. Lt.
Wm. Stewart is dissatisfied with his appointment to the Invalids.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 177. 1 page.
286
Signed letters with the enclosures, in the Puhlic Kecorcl
Office, War Office, In Letters, Original Correspondence 20.
Enclosures : —
Memorial of Lt.-Col. Birch. See 1 April.
Memorial of lit, Wm. Stewart of the 4%nd regiment.
Copy. Vol. 6. Xo. 179. 2 pages.
List of Promotions.
Copy. Vol. 6. Xo. 178. 2 pages.
1778, April 20. New York. — Estimate of the quantity of
candles necessary for 40,000 men for 26 weeks (winter months).
George Clark, Barrack Master General.
Two copies. Vol. 33. Xos. 5 and 20. 1 page each.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to John Robinson, 4 August.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Gov. Peter Chester.
1778, April 20. St. Augustine.— *• The daring invasion of the
Rebels who have committed such depredations on the Mississippi,
gives reason to suspect that if it had not been on a firm persuasion
on their part of being joined by many of the inhabitants on that
river, and the lukewarmness of the rest, they would not have
adventured on such an attempt ; therefore if the disposition of
the inhabitants was or is doubtfull, I should apprehend that a
Post on that river (or perhaps more) might have been the means
of preventing the mischief that has been done and I must now
leave it to your Excellency's determination whether in the present
circumstances it will not be too late to send so small a party as
the State of the Garrison may admit of sending and whether
the dependance on the Inhabitants of the Natchez is sufficient to
authorize sending a body of troops to their assistance and future
support : I write to Colonel Stiell accordingly with regard to the
application for a detachment from this Garrison; it is a measure
which many reasons render impracticable at this present juncture
that the Rebels are assembling in force on the Altamaha and
that a Spirit of defection seems to have seized great numbers of
the inhabitants of the neighbouring Colonies who want only to
be supported to retaliate on the Authors of their misfortunes the
many ill treatments they have received for their loyalty and
attachment to Government ; a timely assistance may encourage
that Spirit and be the means of restoring some of the Southern
Colonies to His Majesty's Government ; there are neither
transports nor a convoy at this place to send you any reinforce-
ment, the want of money is another difficulty." ....
"I shall suggest to Colonel Stiell the propriety (that in case a
reduction of his Garrison is admissable by contracting his works)
of affording the necessary assistance to the distressed inhabitants
of the river Mississippi. I have little doubt but the Spaniards
will discountenance the Rebels and return the property carried
to New Orleans to the legitimate Owners ; in which case
Mr. Willing may soon be made to repent of his rashness and be
brought to condign punishment
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• ' I should apprehend that Mr. Rocheblave the Commandant at
the Illinois might easily be induced to send some of his militia
from Fort or Poste Vincennes to assist in the protection of the
inhabitants who remain loyal to Government and will be willing
to assist in punishing the invaders and restoring peace and
tranquillity in that part of the Country ; he ought also to be
very watchfull of any attempts that may be made hereafter by
the Eebels and harrass them in their way down should they
come again, your application to him on that head might have
that effect."
Copy, TV. 8. No. 64. § pages.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Prevost to Gen. Howe, 27 April 1778.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, April 21.— Philadelphia. No. 94.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 131. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 133, fo. 513 ; copy 306, fo. 222.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Major Glazier.
1778, April 21. St. Augustine. — To return to this side of the
River St. John, &c.
Copy. Vol 8. No. 78. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Gen. Howe, 1 May.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 248,
fo. 303.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, April 22. War Office.— Cornet Sloper, 17th Dragoons,
approved as aide-de-camp to his father, and to be permitted to
return to Europe.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 25. . Ipage.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, April 22. Philadelphia— No. 95.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 132. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 133, fo. 517 ; copy 306, fo. 223.
General Sir William Howte to Lieut. -Colonel Stiell.
1778, April 22. Philadelphia. — Acknowledges receipt of letter
dated 3rd June last. Conduct of Spanish Governor at New
Orleans seems very extraordinary. Defence of West Florida
must principally depend upon harmony between civil and
military branches. Lt. Byrd appointed to vacancy caused by
Capt. Paulis' succession, This letter will. probably be his last, as
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he is permitted to leave his command. To address Sir Henry
Clinton in future.
Copy, Vol. 8. No. 61* 2 pages.
Enclosing [Sir W. Howe] to Maj.-Gen. Dalling, see 24 April
1777.
Gen. Sir. Wm. Howe to Major-Gen. Sir Eobert Pigot.
1778, April 26. Philadelphia. -Acknowledges letter of 10th
by the " Camilla" accompanied by letter from Gen. Burgoyne.
Sends his sentiments to Phillips as to future supplies of money
and provisions. Thinks provisions should be sent, provided
they can be received at Boston and distributed by the British
Commissary, but until these supplies are sent round payment
should be made in cash for whatever may be issued. Will write
to Sir Henry Clinton. Is not empowered to grant pay to the
supernumerary Hessian Major-Generals until the King's
pleasure is known. Commissions of Officers promoted in the
new corps are not to be issued until the corps are formed. Mr.
Payne the apothecary to come to this place. The Commanding
Officer at New York will have directions to encourage the sending
supplies to Bhode Island. His own resignation. Sir Henry
Clinton is to succeed.
P.S. — Sends copy of a letter from LordG. Germain respecting
Mr. Elam. Mr. Morrison, Deputy Commissary General, to come
here or to New York by first opportunity.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 216. 3 pages.
Enclosures : —
Lord G. Germain to Gen. Howe. Private. — See 24 Sep-
tember 1777.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Major-Gen. Phillips.
1778, April 26. Philadelphia. — Has received his letter of
the 4;th inst. announcing General Burgoyne' 8 departure
and of his being left in charge of the Troops of Con-
vention. On resigning will give copies of papers to Sir
H. Clinton. Is informed by General Burgoyne that the
expenses incurred on the march from Saratoga and all
charges for ertraordinaries are settled and paid to a
late period, and the £20,000 has been left with him
(Phillips) on account of subsistence. Will recommend to
Sir Henry Clinton to send further sujiplies of money
till provisions can be sent. To oppose any overtures to
disperse the troops or remove them to a distance from
Boston, not only from the inconvenience of conveying
supplies but from the stipulation in the convention.
Hopes that with the late settlement of accounts and
engagements to settle future demands, preparations for
their departure may take place. Has not authority to
grant bat and forage money, but lodging money may be
paid. Brigadiers to continue as at present. General
Burgoyne will solicit in England continuance of their
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pay. Allows him a Secretary. Subsistence to be kept
separate from e.vtraordinaries in the accounts.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 217. § pages.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir William Howe.
1778, April 27. St. Augustine. — Unfavourable accounts from
the Mississippi by Governor Chester's letter enclosed. Could
not comply with the Governor's request for the reasons stated in
his letter to him, likewise enclosed. The " Hinchinbrook "
armed vessel and a sloop destroyed by the rebel gallies.
Enclosing a memorial from the deputies of a body of 350
refugees from Carolina who notwithstanding the many difficulties
in their way have effected their escape and agreeable to the
engagement to Lord Wm. Campbell are now determined to
join the King's forces and demand to be embodied. Has formed
them into such a corps as desired in their memorial. Is in want of
provisions and arms. Enclosing a letter from the Commanding
Officer of the Rangers. The service suffers from want of money.
A return of things wanted by the Officer of Artillery enclosed.
Signed letter. . Vol. 8. No. 69. 3 pages.
Enclosures : —
Governor Chester to Brig.-Gen. Prerost, see 21 March 1778.
Thomas Brown to Brig.-Gen. Prerost, see 10 April 1778.
Brig. Gen. Prevost to Governor Chester, see 20 April 1778.
Memorial of Geo. Dawkins and Ed. Lane on behalf of them-
selves and other refugees from South Carolina. That having
forced their way into a province in allegiance to II. M.
where they desire to render themselves serviceable and having
signified their desire of being considered as part of tlie
2nd Battalion of Provincial Forces raised for service in
South Carolina to which desire lie was pleased to agree as
far as present circumstances would admit, they thank him
for the reception and hope to regain their possessions. Are
satisfied to remain on the footing of refugees embodied
under command of the Honble. Col. John Stuart and shall
rely on his representations to secure what Lord William
Campbell intended — the same pay as provincials in South
Carolina had in the late war. Will subject themselves to
to Ids (Prevost1 s) command, but pray their officers may be
chosen from amongst themselves.
Vol. 8. No. 65. 8 pages.
Artillery wanted 1 May, 1778, at St. A'ngustine. Round for
4 pounders howitzers and travelling carriages with
ammunition. Signed J no. Eairlamb, Lt. Royal Artillery.
Original. Vol. 8. No. 68. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, April 28. War Office.— Enclosing copy of a list of
additional camp necessaries shipped on board the " Lioness "
armed ship for the army under his command.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 26. 1 page.
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Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, April 28. War Office.— Acknowledging letter of 6th
March enclosing list of Serjeants recommended for the twelve -
penny list. Directions have been given for their being placed
thereon as soon as examined by the Chelsea Board.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 27. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, April 28. WTar Office. — Officers in enclosed list being
intended to be promoted in the Regiment raised by Lt.-Col.
Campbell are to be allowed to leave the army under his com-
mand that they may join the regiment on its arrival at Halifax,
Nova Scotia.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 28. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of Officers approved for Colonel CampuclVs Regiment of
Highlanders.
( 'opij. Vol. 6. No. 29. 1 page.
John Robinson to [Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, April 28. Whitehall. — Referring to him a memorial of
George Boyd of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, praying payment
of the value of a cargo of lumber delivered at Boston in 1775 for
H.M. service, for hire of ship and losses sustained by detention.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 123. 1 page.
John Robinson to General Sir William Howe.
1778, April 28. Whitehall. — Col. John Burgoyne's allowance,
as Commissary of Musters for foreign troops, to be paid in
England, his deputies to be paid in America.
2 copies. Vol. 2. No. 124 and Vol. 28. No. 207. 1 page each.
Governor Patrick Tonyn to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, April 28. St. Augustine. — Refers to message from the
lower Creeks that a large body of Indians were to come down at
this time. Perrymount is arrived and says a hundred Indians
are following him to Saint Mary's. That seventeen hundred
were on the point of accompanying him when Messrs. Tait and
Mackintosh delivered a Talk from the Superintendent that all
was peace. Perrymount came to ask if it was peace or war.
Will endeavour to get them to help in guarding the frontiers.
"Our scouting party of Rangers have conducted, Sir, into this
province near four hundred loyalists, that have mostly been
forced to Shelter in the woods in Carolina and Georgia.
Brigadier General Prevost proposes to embody them ; I approve
of the plan, and shall give every assistance in my power."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 70. 2 pages.
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J. De Bitiniere to Lieut. -Gov. Henry Hamilton.
1778, April 29. Preston, Lancashire. — "In passing thro'
Dublin lately I had the pleasure of seeing your brother. . . .
I did not expect when I left Detroit to have so long delayed
my return, altho' my inclination is as much as ever bent on that
manner of disposing of myself, the late turn of Affairs in America
leave me less hopes than formerly, of being able to accomplish
my wish.
" I passed the greatest part of a year, since I have been home,
at Lisburn, recruiting ; where you have a great many friends,
particularly the Miss Closes, and Doctor Jones's family; who
spoke frequently of you, and with the greatest affection, as well as
many others.
"Should I return to Detroit I shall bring with me an acquaint-
ance of yours, whom perhaps you scarcely remember, Dr. Jones's
third daughter, now my wife, who notwithstanding her extream
youth, when you knew her, retains the most affectionate remem-
brance of your kindness to her, and is as desirous, as I am, of
seeing you at Detroit.
"I have lately got a Company in a new regiment, called the
Liverpool Volunteers, raised by that town, on the late threaten-
ing posture of Affairs ; which are yet in as equivocal a Situation
as ever. The Nation in general have been disappointed in not
being already at war with france — I believe not disagreeably
tho.' Altho' every appearance at this instant portends it, —
such as Camps forming in both England and Ireland ; and fleets
collecting : yet there are some who say there will be no war.
Those who have no better information can only judge by appear-
ances, and they are hostile.
"A few days ago I opened a paper the Duplicate of which I left
with you sealed. It was a will, I had the precaution to make on
my leaving Detroit. It contained an instance of imprudence,
done with a good intention, that amazed its author ; for that
part of it escaped my memory. I beg as the greatest favor, that
you may destroy the will without opening it, as soon as possible,
I should be uneasy were it in any other hands than yours. Were
I with you to explain my motive, I should shew it you ; but in
the present case, the matter being only interesting to myself, I
should not wish it to be seen ; nor is it worth troubling you with
and I am perfectly assured that you will do with it, as I request,
that is commit it to the flames. And also do me the favor to let
me hear from you after. Don't take it ill that I should trouble
you with a repetition of this request by another conveyance,
perhaps more than one for fear of miscarriage. How does
Perdiac ? I must beg the favor of you to establish his emancipa-
tion at the age of 21 by a record in the Office of your province, if
necessary, for I shall never myself claim him; but the will
being no more, in case of my death, others might. This
my request is no doubt sufficient without a regular power of
Attorny.
3580 • Q
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"Be so good as give my Compliments to my friends Mr. Hay, and
Comodore Grant and Believe me with the most sincere attach-
ment and esteem. Dear Sir, your faithfull and Obedient Servant."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 44. 3 p>ages.
Enclosed by Major-Gen. Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton, 29 May
1779.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Capt. Robert Mackenzie.
1778, April 29. St. Augustine. — That the want of supplies of
money lays him under the greatest inconvenience. The great
increase of public expenses arising from the support of the
unfortunate refugees from the neighbouring colonies will require
an addition to the sum to be sent last July, as the opportunities
of sending are so scarce and bills on New York or Philadelphia
are seldom or never negotiable and those on the Treasury not
without some loss. Regrets delay in the transmission of Mr.
Shirreff s accounts of public expenditure.
Signed letter. Vol.5. No. 97. Copy. Vol.8. No. 11. 2 pages
each.
John Robinson to [Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, April 30. Whitehall. — That the Treasury has agreed
with Nesbitt, Drummond, Franks, Henneker, Wombwel and
Devaynes merchants for a supply of 12 months' provisions for
24,000 men with Bacon and Durand for 8,000 men and with
Robert Mayne for 4,000, to be delivered at Cork. Sends copy of
the letter written containing the orders given to them (see
17 April).
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 122. 2 pages.
Chaplain Michael Schlater to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, April. Philadelphia. — Memorial.
Autograph signed. Vol. 6. No. 184. 2 pages.
Enclosed by General Howe to Lord Barrington, 6 May 1778.
Two copies in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters
Original Correspondence 21.
Sir William Howe to Brig. -Augustine Prevost.
1778, May 1. Philadelphia. — Promotions. Resigns command
to Sir H. Clinton. Is vexed at difficulties arising between
Governor Tonyn and himself.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 220. 2 pages.
Sir William Howe to John Stuart.
1778, May 1. Philadelphia. — Acknowledges letters copies of
which will be left with Clinton, who is to succeed in the command.
Is sensible of his difficulty in managing the various dispositions
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of the Indians, and counteracting the intrigues of the rebels.
This will be increased if Britain enters into a war with France.
The minds of the Creeks, are, he fears, already too much poisoned.
Refers him to Sir H. Clinton.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 73. 2 pages.
Sir William Howe to Governor Patrick Tonyn.
1778, May 1. Philadelphia. — Is vexed at any point of difficulty
arising between Brig. -Gen. Prevost and himself. Military affairs
must be vested in one command.
Copy, Vol. 10. No. 219. 1 page.
1778, May 1. — Extract from general orders of Major General
Phillips. See with those of BO March.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, May 1. War Office. — Two discharged soldiers, Dennis
Thurley and John Shade, lately belonging to the Provincial
Regiment of Queen's Rangers, have lately been sent to England,
recommended to the Royal Bounty of Chelsea Hospital. No
provision having been made here for discharged soldiers of the
Provincial Corps, he is to issue orders that no more such men
may be sent here.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 30. 1 page ; also copy
Vol. 14. No. 8. 1 page, enclosed by Jenkinson, 5 April 1780.
Sir William Howe to Governor Peter Chester.
1778, May 1. Philadelphia. — Acknowledges letters. Thanks
for his acquiescence in the suggestions for regulating the Indian
trade and for his zeal in co-operating with the military depart-
ment where necessary. His future correspondence will be with
Sir H. Clinton.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 72. 2 pages.
Govr. Patrick Tonyn to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, May 1. St. Augustine. — " In support of the authority
with which his Majesty has been graciously pleased to honor me
with, in justice to Lieutenant Colonel Brown's merit and as it
may in future be of use to His Majesty's Service, I beg leave to
mention, to your Excellency, the following circumstances
relative to the Rank of provincial troops.
" Upon being informed, Sir, that the rebels were marching to
St. Mary's river, I waited upon Brigadier General Prevost, and
communicated the intelligence I had received. The Brigadier
General determined to send a detachment of the Kings Troops to
support Lieutenant Colonel Brown who with the Rangers was
stationed at a Fort they had thrown up on St. Mary's river, the
northern boundary of this province. When the detachment was
on the march to St. John's river, the Brigadier General told me,
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he would send no Officer of the Garrison to be commanded by
Lieutenant Colonel Brown, and that the King's Troops should not
pass St. John's River, that Mr. Brown might stay at St. Mary's,
and when the rebels had drove him and the Bangers from
thence, they would find the King's Troops at St. John's.
" That the public service might not suffer by any misapprehen-
sions of the King's Servants, I gave up for a time what I thought
my right, and by letter desired Lieutenant Colonel Brown to give
up the command ; although by his Majesty's orders expressed in
the Articles of War, he was entitled according to his Bank.
"Upon presenting this letter to the Brigadier General for his
perusal he ordered the detachment to march to St. Mary's, and
upon hearing of the Hinchenbrook and Bebecca being taken by
the Bebels he recalled them.
"Lt. Colonel Brown desires to resign his Commission. I cannot
accept of his resignation at this alarming crisis, and he still
continues to act. I have the honor to enclose copies of my
letter and General Brevost's to Major Glazier, and Lt. -Colonel
Brown's.
"1 have in several letters had the honor to mention to your
Excellency Mr. Brown's conduct and services: facts, Sir, speak
for themselves. His warm zeal for His Majesty's Service, his
intrepid resolution and activity claim singular attention. He is
a Gentleman of family and of liberal and genteel education.
He received a very considerable patrimony w7hich is greatly
reduced by the rebels. He suffered unparalleld insults and
injuries from them in Georgia, and since he has been in this
province he has undergone great hardships, and submitted to
great drudgery and fatigue in his Majesty's service.
"I only beg leave to observe, Sir, that I became acquainted with
Mr. Brown, as a persecuted Refugee, I felt for his suffering and
admired his spirit. I appointed him to command the Rangers
and such of the Indians as occasionally might act with them,
because I thought him the best qualified, and indeed the only
person that I could get at the time, and should he now give up
his commission, I know not another person, who is fit for supply-
ing his place."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 74. 3 pages.
Enclosures : —
Lt.-Col. Brown to Gor. Tonyn, see 16 April.
Gov. Tonyn to Lt.-Col. Brown, see 18 April.
Brig. -Gen. Prerost to Major Glazier, see 21 April.
Lt.-Col. Brown to Gov. Tonyn.
X.J). — Desiring to resign.
Copy. Vol.8. Xo.75. i pp.
Also in the Public Record Offiee, America and W. Indies 248,
fo. 307.
[General Sir William Howe] to Lord Barrington.
1778, May 2. Philadelphia. — " Upon the receipt of your
Lordship's Letter of the 4th of February enclosing a Memorial
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from Ensign Steel of the 63rd Regiment praying for a Purchase,
I took the earliest opportunity of preferring him vice Lieut.
French who had purchased his Commission and begged Leave to
retire from the Service on Account of the Situation of his private
Affairs. As Mr. French has not any Security for his Money
here I am induced to trouble your Lordships with this Notifi-
cation of Mr. Steel's Succession to the Lieutenantcy."
Copy. Vol. 6: Xo. 181. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
Maj.-Gen. Baron de Riedesel to Maj.-Gen. Phillips.
1778, May 2. Cambridge. — "In Consequence of your Order of
the 1st May, that the Commanding Officers of Regiments and
Corps should send in a return of those Officers who wished to be
exchanged; and their reasons for it, . . . I have made an enquiry
among the Officers of the Regiment of Brunswick, and although
there are several who might be induced by family Considerations
to wish to return to Europe, they rather prefer submitting to some
temporal inconveniences in common with their men, than to
separate themselves from them. . . . There are here a few men
of the Regiment of Dragoons under the Command of Capt.
Schlagenteuffel, and Lieutenant Bourneman, whom I wish to be
exchanged, particularly as there is a Detachment of Upwards of
60 men in Canada under the Command of a Sub-Lieutenant
only. I should esteem it as a favor if you would be so good as
to effect the exchange of this small body of men, whom Capt.
Schlagenteuffel may carry back to Canada, and there take the
Command of the whole, which would then make a considerable
body, and render the Accounts of the Reg*- more regular
"Should my request be granted, this small body, might be sent
to Canada by the Ships which bring the Baggage of the Army,
and which most probably will return there."
Autograph sinned letter. Vol. 9. No. 111. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
Hanau Regiment.
1778, May 3. Cambridge. — Etat du Regiment de son Altesse
Serenisme Monseigneur le Prince hereditaire de Hesse
Cassel. Signed, W. 11. de Call.
Original. Vol. 9. No. 112. 1 page.
Brunswick Troops.
1778, May 4. Cambridge. — Return of the officers, non-com-
missioned officers and privates of the Regiment of Dragoons
belonging to the Convention. Signed, Riedesel.
Original. Vol. 9. No. 114. 1 page. •
General Sir William Howe. Circular.
1778, May 3. Philadelphia. — To Governors of Jamaica,
St. John's, Xova Scotia, East and West Florida, Dominica and
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Bermudas. "His Majesty having been pleased to signify his
Royal Acquiescence in my request to resign my Command in
America, I have the Honor to acquaint your Excellency, that
Sir Henry Clinton is appointed to be my Successor as Commander
in Chief of all His Majesty's Forces within the Colonies lying
on the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to West Florida
inclusive, and that before this may reach your Excellency's
Hands, I shall probably have taken my Departure for Britain."
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 79. 1 page.
General Sir William Howe to Lord Macartney.
1778, May 3. Philadelphia. — Is concerned to learn that the
request made by the Admiral and himself in the letter of 20th
April 1777, should have been the cause of loss or disappoint-
ment to the merchants of Grenada, but an unrestrained liberty to
import rum and molasses to this continent would certainly have
been attended with many bad consequences. His resignation
and the appointment of Clinton.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 80. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, May 4. Whitehall.— No. 7.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 17. 4 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo., 249 ; copy 431, fo. 257 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, May 4. Whitehall. — Packet boats not to be detained.
Copy. Vol.7. No. 19. 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Le Despencer and H. F. Carteret to Lord G.
Germain, 1 April.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 133,
fo. 245 ; copy 431, fo. 256 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1778, May 6. Philadelphia. — Promotions. Concerning the
appointment of Ensign Lindegreen to a lieutenancy.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 185. 1 page.
Original in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord Barrington.
1778, May 6. Philadelphia. — On the enclosed.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 182. 1 page.
Original in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
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Enclosures : —
Memorial of Chaplain Schlater, see end of April, 1778.
Memorial of Lt.-Col. Stirling to Gen. Howe. To rectify dates
in a commission.
Copy, Vol, 6. No. 183. 2 pages.
Two copies in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Gen. Sir W. Howe.
1778, May 7. St. Augustine. — Sends monthly returns of both
Floridas (for February and March). "The consumption of
provisions has augmented since my last of one hundred men
daily, Governor Tonyn having demanded provisions for that
number who are to Man some Armed Vessels that are to replace
those lost near Frederica, where in my opinion they had nothing
to do."
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 81. 1 page.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1778, May 7. St. Augustine. — "The dispatches for your
Excellency were not gone but a few hours on Board of a Vessel
that I have been obliged to hire on purpose to carry them when
I received a letter from Captain Fanshawe informing me that
before the return of the ' Carrisfort ' to this place, he may find a
conveyance for New York, had I been informed of it sooner it
wou'd have been a saving to Government, however I shall trouble
him with this letter and the annexed Copies as Duplicates."
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 82. 1 page.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Capt. Bobert Mackenzie,
Secretary to the Commander-in-Chief.
1778, May 7. St. Augustine. — " Not being acquainted time
enough that there wou'd or was to be an Opportunity to convey
my Dispatches to the Northward I have hired the Schooner ' Bell,'
Capt ' Smith to carry them to Philadelphia, I hope he has been
with you before this, but at all events I annex here Copies of my
Letters to his Excellency and to you, with an Intention of sending
them on Board of the ' Carrysfort' as duplicates."
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 83. 1 page.
John Weir, Surgeon and Acting Purveyor, to
Major-General William Phillips.
1778, May 7. Cambridge. — " When the Army arrived here,
the daily Expectation of embarking for England made me
decline applying to General Burgoyne concerning some
necessary regulations in the Hospital Department; and his
sudden departure with the multiplicity of business on his hands
at that time, occasioned a farther delay, which obliges me now
to apply to you.
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"The Purveyor having gone from Saratoga to Canada, General
Burgoyne ordered me to take the charge of the Hospital
Accounts and to employ a Clerke. The time of acting promised
to be so short and the state of affairs appeared so improper to
apply for an allowance to this appointment that I declined
mentioning it to the General.
* ' As the duty is attended -with a good deal of trouble and some
expense, I have to request you will be so good as to take it into
consideration and grant such allowance as you may think
proper."
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 11. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Gen. Howe, 10 May.
Capt. Robert Mackenzie to Brig.-Gen. Prevost.
1778, May 8. Philadelphia. — "I received your Accompts for
Disbursements at St. Augustine on Account of the military
Services of the Garrison amounting to ^04,364 15s. 2frf., for
which the Commander-in-Chief has granted his Warrant on
Thomas Barrow, Esqr., Deputy Paymaster General, who is
directed to detain the Sum of J6651 2s. 8Jd., for a partial Warrant
granted the 5th May 1777, in Part Payment of those Accompts,
also the sum of £3,000 remitted to you by His Majesty's Ships,
'Lively' and 'Daphne,' the Balance then remaining due to you
of £713 126*. lid, he will remit to you, together with the Sum of
1' 10,000 on a new Accompt, to enable you to carry on the con-
tingent military Services of the Garrison.
"I enclose you an x\ccount of Sundry Extraordinary Expences
incurred for Military Services in his Majesty's Province of East
Florida from the 25th December 1776, to 24th June 1777, which
you will be pleased to pay to Mr. Skinner.
" The Commander in Chief has also directed me to signify his
Pleasure that you do pay to Captain Bruere and the Officers who
were with him at New York Bat and Forage Money equally with
the rest of the Officers at St. Augustine."
Copy, Vol. 8. No, 84. 2 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, May 9. Cambridge. — Lt.-Col. Sutherland being desirous
to go to Europe for the recovery of his health Major Mersereau,
the American Deputy Commissary, has proposed an exchange
between him and Col. Webb, now a prisoner in New York, with
such other officer or officers as shall make such an exchange
equal, and that both should have liberty to go out on parole, one
to Europe, the other to Boston or Connecticut, until an actual
exchange takes place.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 9. 2 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1778, May 9. Cambridge.— The Rev. Mr. Morgan, deputy
chaplain, desiring to go to Europe, requests that an American
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clergyman be sent out in exchange. Desires to know if clergy-
men are considered prisoners of war.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 6. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1778, May 9. Cambridge. — Major Mersereau having con-
sented that a number of British officers should go to Europe on
parole, encloses copy of his parole and a list of officers, and
requests an equal number of American officers may be liberated.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 8. 1 page.
Ma.j.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1778, May 10. Cambridge. — That he would make no change
in the situation of the Army without his orders. Encloses a
list of officers who desire to go to Europe. Claim of Mr. Weir,
surgeon, as purveyor to Gen. Burgoyne's army. That Lieut.
Murray, 9th Regt., may have leave to resign the Quartermaster-
ship to Ensign Lesslie.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 10. 2 pages.
Enclosing John Weir to Major-General Phillips, see 7 May
1778.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, May 11. Philadelphia.
Copy. Vol.4:. No. 133. 8 pages.
Original in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
134, fo. 15 ; copy 306, fo. 225.
Enclosure : —
1778, May 11. Philadelphia. — Report by Major John Mait-
land of an expedition up the Delaware.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 134. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
fo. 19.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Major- General Massey,
Governor Tonyn and Brig.-General Prevost.
1778, May 12. Philadelphia. — Circular signifying his succes-
sion as General and Commander-in-Chief.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 1. 1 page.
Major-General William Phillips.
1778, May 12. Cambridge. — List of officers who have applied
for leave of absence from Cambridge (Troops of Convention).
Signed original. Vol. 53. No. 28. 1 page.
1778, May 12. Cambridge. — List of officers at Rhode Island
on parole with note dated 9 May as to exchanges.
Copy. Vol. 53. No. 30. 1 page.
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Maj.-Gen. Baron de Riedesel to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1778, May 12. Cambridge— " Sir, I take the Liberty of
returning my humble thanks to your Excellency for the Letter
with which I was honoured." Thanks for generous declaration
relative to an impartial exchange of prisoners of war. This
assurance has satisfied the German officers who were much
alarmed at Gates' answer to Burgoyne that " he could exchange
any British Officers, but no Germans, without particular leave
from Congress." Gates denies this answer, though it is an
undoubted fact. Several Brunswick soldiers have absented them-
selves, some having enlisted in the American service, intending
to join Howe's army, and others have reached New York.
Entreats his Excellency that they may be brought together at
one place and be furnished with money, &c. (the expenses of
which he will repay) and that they may be put under the direc-
tion of a Hessian officer. Would esteem it a favour if these
people could be sent to Canada, where there are 1,400 men of the
troops of the Duke of Brunswick. Orders on this head will pre-
vent these men enlisting into the service of other nations.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 117. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, May 14. War Office. — Has laid before the King copies
of his correspondence with Major-General Tryon. His Majesty
approves his reasoning that local commissions on the spot will
take place of all commissions for similar rank though upon the
establishment of the army if bearing subsequent date. That
General Tryon should not serve under officers in America to
whom he would be senior in the line at large, the King has
granted him a commission as Major General in America only,
bearing date 1 Jan., 1776. He is to be employed in any line of
service Howe thinks proper. The Secretary of State will take
care of any Hessian invalids sent to England to be conveyed to
Cassel.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 31. 2 pages.
Stores.
1778, May 14. — Articles of Agreement between the Treasury
and Robert Mayne for victualling 4,000 men in America.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 30. 7 pages.
[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey.
1778, May 15. Philadelphia.— " As the 70th Reg* with those
of Maclean and Campbell, may be daily expected to strengthen
the Garrison of Halifax ; I am to desire, that upon the applica-
tion of the Commanding Officer of His Majesty's Ships at that
place on the arrival of the several Regiments above mentioned,
You will permit the Battalion of Marines now there to Embark
for Europe.
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"Having directed Major Gen1 Robertson to carry a Plan into
Execution for working the Colliery on Spanish River at Cape
Breton, in order to obtain a supply of Coals for the Garrisons of
the Middle Provinces ; and as such of the Transports as are not
wanted for the conveyance of the Marines to England, may be
usefully employed in transporting the Coals to New York, You
will consult with the Officer Commanding the King's Ships at
Halifax, with regard to the time and manner of their being sent
to Louisburg for that purpose ; as well as Co-operate, as far as
may be in your power, in every measure that may tend to fullfil
the intention of this business.
"I could Wish that on the arrival of the Regiments before
mentioned at Halifax, You found it convenient to Yourself to join
this Army, where Your Services, as we have but few Major
Generals, might be essential, leaving Colonel Maclean in Your
present Command." P.S. — If however, You still Continue in
Your desire of going to Europe, I can have no objection ; and
You have my leave to go thither upon the arrival of Col1 Mac-
lean, who, as I have already said, You will in that case leave in
the Command at Halifax.
Copy. Vol, 21. No. 2. 2 pages.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to General Sir William Howe.
1778, May 15. Philadelphia. — " Since I had the honour of
writing to your Excellency, we have had various reports of the
rebels of Carolina and Georgia's intentions, to invade this
province with considerable force.
"It is now past a doubt from the best information ordered by
the Continental Congress, and the enclosures I have the honor
to convey will prove that the design is not without foundation,
and the progress they have made towards the execution.
" They are of opinion in Carolina that they have nothing to
apprehend from the King's troops from the North ; and encour-
aged by this notion they are to employ their whole strength
against this province, reserving a small force for their own
defence ; the artillery and mortars they bring have lately
arrived in a vessel from France.
"I am endeavouring to repair our unfortunate loss of the
* Hinchenbrooke ' and 'Rebecca' by the construction of Gallies and
floating Batteries, to mount twenty four pounders ; these may
be provided out of the Fort, which I wish to avoid as it reduces
the number for its defence ; I have mentioned this to Lord
Viscount Howe more particularly and have requested of his
Lordship, if he can spare me some to reinstate them it will be
very convenient.
"All the Indians agree in confirming the peacable talk given
out to the Creek Nation by Mr Stuart's Agents, and some of
them aver, a talk to the very same effect, was given to the con-
fidential men in private by the Superintendent at Pensacola.
"The bad effects of this talk is now most sensibly felt here.
The Indians that are come do not exceed a hundred. They
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also tell me the same measure has been recommended by
Mr- Stuart to the Ocony King, Cowkeeper and all the
Seminolies. Thus the object, formed by the rebels, is attained,
to make the Indians neutral, as they failed in their attempts to
persuade them to take a decisive part against his Majesty's
loyal Subjects.
"I shall notwithstanding exert my utmost to bring them down,
I will despatch expresses to the Commissaries in the Nation, to
Mr- Stuart ; and to the Indians to invite them to fall upon the
rebels and co-operate with us.
"I have issued a proclamation desiring all the Inhabitants who
are not incorporated to take arms and be aiding and assisting in
every capacity to His Majesty's service.
"The Brigadier General has embodied two hundred and fifty
of the Kefugees lately come into the province under the care and
direction of his Brother Major Prevost, who is to discipline them.
"General Prevost and myself are making all possible
preparations for the enemies reception."
Autograph signed letter . Vol. 8. No. 85 1 pages.
Enclosures: —
1778, May 14. East Florida. — Affidavit oj John Imrie.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 86. 3 pages.
Proclamation by the Governor and Council of the State oj
Georgia inviting volunteers to proceed against East Florida.
Signed Sand. Stirks.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 87. 2 pages ; also 29. No. 241. 1 page.
Copies of both these enclosures in the Public Record Office,
America and W. Indies 248, fos 817 and 321 ,• Admiralty,
Sec, In Letters, 488, No. 167 and 168.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, May 16. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 32. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of promotions made in the Regiment of Foot Guards.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 33. 1 page.
Captain Robert Mackenzie to [Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey].
1778, May 16. Philadelphia. — Acknowledging receipt of
letters enclosing various accounts for which he sends three
warrants on the Deputy Paymaster General at Halifax. Tem-
porary warrants to be settled every three months by their own
departments. The Commander-in-Chief will grant final warrants
to the principals of the departments, cancelling the others.
Warrants for salaries to be considered final. Befers him to
letter of 12 April 1777, for an answer to accounts in general.
Sends forms for warrants. Mr. Smith appointed for the pay-
ment of the Provincial forces. — "Royal Fencible Americans,
Royal Highland Emigrants and Nova Scotia Volunteers, dec.
. . . they must apply to and settle with him." Encloses six
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commissions for officers in the Loyal Nova Scotia Volunteers,
viz. : — Two for Captains Daniel Cunningham and Thomas Green ;
two for Lieutenants Charles Morris and John Fawson ; one for
Ensign John Needham, and one for Adjutant Thomas Fitzsim-
mons.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 88; and extract Vol. 29. No. 15.
2 pages each.
Josiah Martin, Governor of North Carolina, to Lords
Commissioners of the Treasury.
1778, May 16. New York.— "Sir William Howe, not having
yet thought proper to ordain any mode of paying the Provin-
cial Officers of N° Carolina, ... I have been under the
Necessity of drawing a Set of Bills upon you of this date, for the
further Sum of Twelve hundred pounds Sterling in favor of
M1' William Donaldson, at thirty days' Sight, in order to raise
Money for paying such of those Officers, who by escape, or
exchange, are freed from their long Captivity among the Eebels,
and are from time to time coming into the Quarters of His
Majesty's Army." Will transmit specific accounts of the appli-
cation of all Monies and make to Sir Henry Clinton the same
representation made to Sir William Howe touching the payment
of the N°- Carolina Provincials.
Copy. IV. 2. No. 118. lpage.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Sir H. Clinton], 6 Aug. 1778.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Preyost to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1778, May 16. St. Augustine. — Intelligence of an expedition
against this Province. Informs him in order that provisions
and other relief judged necessary may be sent. Will throw all
possible obstructions in the rebels' way. Has drawn on him for
5,680 dollars in favour of Theophilus Beach, Yeats and Co.,
merchants, as he could not be any longer without money.
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 89. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, May 18. War Office. — Acknowledges letters. Sir James
Murray approved for a majority of the Edinburgh regiment. In
case he should purchase in America his Majesty has given him
his option between the two commissions. Lt. Monro named for
a company in the Glasgow regiment. Is sorry that recruits
unfit for service should have joined the army. As many of the
men were sent off as soon as enlisted it is almost impossible but
that some should be embarked whose defects had not been
discovered. Believes every recruit has been examined by a field
officer and surgeon previous to embarkation (one parcel excepted
that were sent from the north) and care will be taken in future
to prevent the same inconveniences.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 34. 2 pages.
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Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, May 18. War Office. — Officers holding commissions in
the Regulars and Provincials are to make their option between
the two. Lt. Pettener of the 6th to do so. Lt. Piper will not be
ordered home if he is useful. His Majesty thinks it would be
right to exchange him to some regiment on the spot. Encloses
list of promotions. Two lieutenants wanted for the additional
companies of Haviland's regiment.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 35. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
Two lists of promotions.
Copies. Vol. 6. Nos. 36 and 37. 2 page* and 1 page.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, May 18. Philadelphia. — William Burnam's sentence
respited.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 135. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 134, fo. 29 ; copy 306, fo. 227.
Gen. Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, May 18. Philadelphia. — Execution of Lee, soldier in
22nd, deferred for royal clemency.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 136. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 134, fo. 33 ; copy 306, fo. 228.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, May 20. Cambridge. — Congratulates him on his
advancement as Commander-in-Chief. Declares his wish for
peace, but if it must be war hopes it will be attended with all
possible humanity. " Rumour in many tongues, cries out a
French War. Should it be so, I shall hope to join you in
Fields where we have fought and conquer 'd. There conquest
becomes a gratification and the mind exults. Here pity inter-
poses and we cannot forget that when we strike we wound a
Brother."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 12. 5 pages.
Congress Resolution.
1778, May 21. — As to exchange of prisoners.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 92. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Washington to Gen. Howe, 23 May.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
135, fo. 65 ; and 589, fo. 81.
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Capt. Robert Mackenzie to Lt.-Col. Alexander Dickson.
1778, May 21. Philadelphia. — Encloses copy of a general
order and other papers rectifying a mistake in the appointment
of Mr. Lindegren, who of right succeeds Lt. Bird promoted in
the 60th.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 93. 1 page.
Congress Resolution.
1778, May 22. In Congress. — Concerning troops of the
Convention of Saratoga. Approving Heath's proposals as to
provisions, and all assistance is to he paid for.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 21. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 14 June 1778.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, May 22. Cambridge. — Renewing a request made to
General Howe concerning his exchange. There are two briga-
diers, Thompson and Waterbury, a Colonel Hale and Lt.-Col.
Berrenger, taken by the Northern army. Enquires whether he
might not be exchanged against such of those as might equal his
rank of Major General. Requests in the meantime permission
to visit Philadelphia. Desires the consent of Congress and
passports.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 13. 2 pages.
Troops.
1778, May 23. Philadelphia. — Abstract of pay for Super-
numerary Officers in the 47th Regiment under General Howe
from the dates of their appointment till they are otherwise
provided for to 20 September 1777, the date appointed by Sir
W. Howe. Certified by R. Mackenzie, 23 May 1778.
Vol. 11. No. 1. 1 page.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, May 23. Valley Forge, Head Quarters.
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 91. 1 page.
Enclosing Congress Resolution, 21 May.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
135, fo. 69 ; and 589, fo. 82.
Maj.-Gen. James Robertson to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, May 24. New York. — Has consulted with Commodore
Hotham as to providing fuel from the mines of Cape Breton
(Spanish River) for the troops. The Commodore must receive
orders from Lord Howe before detaching any ship. In the
probability of a French war submits some considerations. That
there are about two hundred families French and Acadian on the
island all inveterately in the French interest who by allying
themselves with the Americans might cut off the supply and
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destroy the transports. Suggests that 200 soldiers and some
labourers should be sent from the continent under an experienced
officer and man of business. If speedily gone into, 6,000 chal-
drons might be brought here in 8,000 tons of transports the
season being too late to make two trips.
Signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 4. & pages.
Ma j. -Gen. William Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Heath.
1778, May 25. Cambridge. — Requesting leave for Capt.
Shrimpton, 62nd Regiment, wounded at Hubberton and in a
dangerous condition to go to Europe.
Duplicate extract . Vol. 53. No, 31. 1 page,
St. Augustine.
1778, May 25. St. Augustine. — Returns of provisions in store,
consisting of flour, pork, butter, peas and rice, sufficient for
victualling 1,500 men for some weeks. Signed, Spencer Man.
Signed duplicate. Vol. 8. Xo, 111. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Gen. Howe, 8 June 1778.
General Washington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, May 27. Head Quarters. — Desires answer on the
subject of Captains Robertson and Gait.
Signed letter. Vol, 8. Xo. 94 also copy. Xo. 96. 1 page each.
Enclosing Gen. Washington to Gen. Howe, 22 March. ,
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to General Washington.
1778, May 30. Head Quarters. — Requesting an audience
for Colonel Pater son that he may deliver certain Acts of Parlia-
ment in favour of America, which have lately received the Royal
assent, and also dispatches from Lord Howe and himself.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 98. 1 page.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton. -
1778, May 31. Head Quarters. — " I am sorry that I cannot
see the necessity of the interview you propose. If you, or Lord
Howe, have any despatches for Congress, and think fit to trans-
mit them to my care, they shall be forwarded by the earliest
opportunity. If you have any for me of a military nature, for
none other can come properly under my consideration, I wish
them to be communicated in writing, and in the usual way.
This will prevent any trouble on the part of Colonel Paterson."
(Printed in Sparks's Washington, V., p, 394.)
Signed letter Vol. 8. Xo. 99. I page,
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir William Howe.
1778, May. Cambridge. — Enclosing monthly returns for
May. That an officer had gone to Canada for the clothing.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 14. 1 page.
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Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe.
1778, June 1. War Office. — List of vacancies happened in
some regiments by the appointment of the officers therein
mentioned to Lieut. -Col. McDonnel's corps.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 88. Ipage.
Enclosure : —
List of vacancies.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 39. 1 page.
[Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.]
1778, June 1. — A long paper, not signed nor addressed, but
endorsed " Maj.-Gen. Phillips." "There seems in our present
situation to be but three modes of acting in regard to the Troops.
First : To declare the Convention at an end. Second : To
exchange all the Officers that are already gone away on Parole,
as also all the Officers and soldiers dispersed over America who
are Prisoners of War, and to keep the present situation of the
Troops of Convention entire waiting for future events. Third :
To exchange all the Officers, British and German, except a certain
number to be left in charge of each Corps." Discusses the
third. " The strength of every Corps is so very considerably
reduced as to render them no longer objects of consideration as
Battalions and I apprehend it would be more eligible for the
Service to have the Staff of each Corps and the greater part of
the Officers exchanged and sent, the British to Europe and the
Germans to Canada, where they might absolutely form afresh
the several Battalions to which they belong and by degrees the
King again would have the Service of the several Corps, which
at present are totally broken and separated from the Army. In
this case the present and future strength of the Convention
Troops might be considered as Detachments from the Several
Regiments or as Supernumerary s." Suggestions for drafting
the men of the eight Canada companies and arrangements for the
Germans. "As the American Congress seem determined not to
release the soldiers this Plan may probably seem calculated to
render futile their intention of distressing the Army. The
Soldiers will be undoubtedly lost, but the Expense will be saved
and the Regiments brought again upon an Establishment. .
Further . . the Officers will be ruined if they remain in the
present situation." Supposing one of the three modes is
adopted gives three sentences to be used in writing to him
which he will understand. Fears letter or letters have been
stopped. "It is not possible for me to describe the very
severe disappointment I have received by the Cartel breaking
off. I had imbibed hopes of serving under you this
Campaign, and that at the head of these unfortunate Troops,
I should have done you service. These hopes are over and
bitterness and sorrow are again my portion . . . Captain
England writ me an account of Thomson, Waterbury and four
Colonels being sent out, and a desire that Reidesel and I should
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go in on Parole, but I imagine it has been refused. I really
think after such Conduct you have no reason to keep terms with
these People . . . Collier has informed me that upon my
receiving a letter from you signed with your Christian Name at
length as Henry Clinton, I was then to conclude that all further
negotiation for a General Exchange was over and I was at liberty
to write to you in application of a Partial Exchange . . . You
cannot doubt my wishes for your success and honour. Would
to Heaven I could serve with you. I think you would now and
then like to talk with me. My friendship for you is unalterable.
Do for me what you can, but do not anything improper for
me ... I leave myself in your hands and at all Events let me
hear from you. Affectionately yours."
tfopy. Vol. 9. No. 19. 13 pages.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 14 June 1778.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to " Henry Laurens, Esq., &c. &c."
1778, June 3. Head Quarters, Philadelphia. — Transmitting
the Conciliatory Bills.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 103. 1 page.
Also in the Carlisle MSS., loth Report, Appendix vi„ p. 399.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Brig.-Gen. Prevost.
1778, June 3. Philadelphia. — A sudden opportunity offers
for writing. As to the unhappy dispute between him and
Governor Tonyn confirms General Howe's opinion of 1 May.
Approves of 400 refugees originally engaged by Lord Wm.
Campbell being formed into a corps under Col. Innes. Asks for
a proper list of officers.
Rough draft. Vol. 15. No. 137. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Governor Tonyn.
1778, June 3. Philadelphia. — First part the same as to
Prevost. Col. Innes is to command the Carolinian refugees. This
will be delivered by Capt. Keith Elphinston of the " Perseus."
The preparations against the province are no doubt alarming, but
trusts he will be able to protect it effectually till a reinforcement
can be sent. Capt. Moncrief is ordered to repair to St. Augustine.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 138. 2 pages.
[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to General Washington.
1778, June 3. — The resolves of Congress relative to the exchange
of prisoners cannot possibly be assented to in every respect. The
Commissary of Prisoners has receive!! particular instructions on
that head when he meets the person authorized by him
(Washington .
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 101. 1 page.
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General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1778, June 3. Philadelphia. — " Sir, I am directed to transmit
to Congress and the Commander in Chief of their Troops,
printed Copies of three Conciliatory Acts of Parliament, let me
add my most sincere Wishes that they may produce the desirable
effect which is hoped from them. — I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your most obedient and Most humble Servant. Signed, H.
Clinton."
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 102. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 3. Whitehall.— Circular.
Copy. Vol.1. Xo. 20. 1 page.
Same in the Carlisle MSS. (15th Report, Appendix VI., p. 340),
and in the British Museum, &c.
Enclosure : —
1778, June 8. — The King'* Speech to Parliament. Printed.
Vol. 7. No. 21. 4 pages.
Nova Scotia.
1778, June 3. Halifax. — Orders given at Halifax containing
copy of letter from Gen. Howe to Gen. Massey, Philadelphia,
4 April, and abstract of general orders of that date. Endorsed : —
" Abstract of General Orders relative to the Regiments stationed
in Nova Scotia. Received Jany. 12th 1771).*'
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 35. 1 page.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to General Sir William Howe.
1778, June 3. St. Augustine. — " The preparations of the
Rebels leave no doubt of their intentions, a Camp of two
thousand men, South Carolinians and Georgians is formed near
the place where fort Barrington stood under the command of
Generals How and Elbert, another under Andrew Williamson
of eight hundred North and South Carolinians on the river
Ahoopy, near the continence of the Oconey and Ocmulgee rivers,
and forty Catawba Indians; each Camp have Artillery. Six
Gallies are at Darien in the Altamaha.
"I had the honour to inform your Excellency I had dispatched
an express to the Creek Nation, the first Towns he reached are
immediately to set out for Saint Mary's river, he is gone forward,
I trust he will prevail in sending down a large Body.
" I am making all possible efforts to establish an internal naval
force to keep pace with the enemy, I have wrote to Lord Viscount
Howe more particularly on this subject, and have requested his
Lordship's support, as we are without any naval force, the
Galatea has lost her rudder and goes direct to New York. The
express has sent accounts of Mr. Mackintosh the Superintendent's
Agent in the lower Creeks being returned to Pensacola, he
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arrived in time to prevent a very large Indian Army to come
this way, at a most seasonable Juncture and made a short stay
amongst them."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No* 100. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. -Gen. Prevost.
1778, June 4. Philadelphia. — A sum of money will be
remitted to St. Augustine to Mr. James Penman, appointed
agent for paying the corps of Carolina Royalists, but in the
meantime he is to be furnished with money for their sub-
sistence from 25th May last.
Copij. Vol. 15. No. 139. 1 page.
[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to Brig.-Gen. Prevost.
1778, June 4. Philadelphia.— This with his despatch of
yesterday will be delivered by Capt. Keith Elphinstone of the
" Perseus." (The remainder is same as last part of June 3rd to
Tonyn.)
Rough draft. Vol. 15. No. 140. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1778, June 5 and 13. Philadelphia. — No. 4.
Copy. Vol. 8. Nb.105. 3 pages.
Signed letters in the Public Record Office, America and West
Indies GOO, fo. 4 ; and 134, fo. 45 ; copy, 306, fo. 229.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 5. Whitehall. — Sailing of the French squadron
from Toulon.
Copy. Vol.7. No. 22. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and West Indies,
085, fo. 36 ; copy in Sackville MSS.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Gen. Sir Wm, Howe.
1778, June 5. St. Augustine. — " Lieut. -Colonel Stiell informs
me of his having sent a detachment of the Garrison at Pensacola
consisting of Seventy five Men to go and take post at the Man-
shack on the river Mississipi ; this party was joined by a small
body of lo}ral Carolina refugees in that Province, that two of
their parties had had an Encounter with some of the Rebels, who
they entirely defeated near the Natchez and that they were very
busy in adding Fortifications to Pensacola to secure it of any
insult against the threatened Invasion.
"By our last advices the body of Carolina and Georgian
troops, reported to be two thousand two hundred and fifty
Men who were coming to invade this Province have halted
on the other side of the Altamaha river, the preparations with
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the Augmentation of our Forces, I suppose has deterred them
from proceeding in their operations, intentions was to let them
advance as far as St. Mary and by no means save them any
trouble, there we should have begun to oppose them and dis-
puted our ground every step. Governor Tonyn's Rangers was
to have opposed their passage over that river and were to be
supported by about two hundred and fifty loyal Carolinians, part
of them Light horse Men, Commanded at present by Major
Prevost of the Second Battalion of the Sixtieth Regiment, who
with great trouble and perseverence has embodied and introduced
a little order and discipline amongst them, the retreat of this
body was secured by a small Fortification on the Northside of
the river St. John, and that post by an armed Vessel ; on the
Southside of this river, I have erected Batteries at such places
as it was probable and practicable for them to cross the river,
supported by two detachments of the Regulars, and ten miles
behind them, I proposed taking post with all the Men from this
Garrison, leaving only the number to garrison the Fort. This
last body would be so situated as to be able to secure the retreat
of the whole, or to fall upon them whenever they should attempt
to form. — In that situation, I expect (should they still persist in
advancing) to retard their March, and if the Naval force prepared
by Governor Tonyn is properly stationed in the river, then I am
persuaded they will do little or no hurt to the Province as what is
between St. Mary and St. John was abandoned before I came here.
" I have besides a number of Negroes employed to repair the
Lines, making of Redoubts and finishing the Outworks of the
Fort, in short I hope to oblige them to make a Siege, consequently
to bring heavy Artillery which is very troublesome, if they can-
not effect to bring it by Water." Want of money.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 104. 3 pages.
Henry Laurens, President of Congress, to
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, May [should be June] 6. York Town. — (Reproduced in
B. F. Stevens's Facsimiles 1096.)
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No, 106. 1 folio page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 299,
fo. 129; and in the Carlisle MSS.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 6. Head Quarters. — Acknowledges receipt of U\o
letters of 3rd inst. The packet addressed to the President of
Congress has been forwarded. Had authorised Lieut.-Col.
Hamilton to meet Mr. Loring and make such propositions for
an exchange as the situation of the prisoners would justify.
These he finds have not met with concurrence. As an exchange
is mutually wished has requested Mr. Boudinot to meet Mr.
Loring to-day at German Town and discuss the point more fully.
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 107. 2 pages.
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William Porter to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 7. Philadelphia. — Begs his Excellency's approba-
tion of his appointment (as Deputy Muster Master General to
the foreign troops) by Col. Burgoyne.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 47. No. 238. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Sir William Howe or Officer
Commanding his Majesty's Forces at Philadelphia.
1778, June 8. War Office. — List of vacancies in the regiments
occasioned by the appointments of officers to the new levies.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. Xo. 40. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of vacancies.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 41. 1 page.
Maj. Henry Harnage, 62nd Regt., to Maj.-Gen. Phillips.
1778, June 8. Cambridge. — Memorial. Recommendation for
promotion of Capt. Lieut. Hy. Harrington, Lt. Geo. Yallancey,
and Ensign Geo. Hervey.
Original. Vol. 53. No. 27. 2 pages.
Brig. -Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 8. St. Augustine. — Sends the enclosed memorial.
Really thinks the gentlemen are injured in the dating of Capt.
Bird's commission so far back.
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 108. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Memorial of Captains Prevost and Brucrc, 3rd Bat. 60tJt Regt.
to Sir Henry Clinton. Protesting against a young officer of
the l^th being promoted over their heads to the vacancy hy
the death of Capt. Pauli.
Original. Vol. 8. No. 109. 2 pages.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to General Sir William Howe.
1778, June 8. St. Augustine. — At this critical time of
invasion the stores are well nigh exhausted. Cannot have from
the Brigadier-General a supply of provisions for the Provincial
Rangers or for the Marine Department of the Province. Applies
for assistance. Has written to Lord Howe.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 110. 2 pages.
Enclosing Return of provisions in store at St. Augustine,
25 May 1778.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1778, June 9. Head Quarters. — Requesting a passport for
Dr. Ferguson, Secretary to the King's Commissioners, to deliver
a letter to Congress. (No. 1102 of B. F. Stevens's Facsimiles.)
Copy in the hand oj W. Eden. Vol. 8. No. 113. 1 jmge.
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General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 9. Head Quarters. — Does not conceive himself at
liberty to grant the passport desired for Dr. Ferguson until
instructed by Congress. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, V.,
p. 397.)
Signed letter. Vol. 8. Xo. 112. 1 page.
John McNamara Hayes to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 10. New York. — " Sir, Agreeable to my Instructions
from Lieutenant- General Burgoyne, I applied in the course of
the Winter to Mr. Gates for the removal of the remainder of the
Hospital left under my care to New York — Many difficulties
arising in consequence of charges of the most exorbitant nature
being made, my endeavours were not attended with Success —
however, upon a new Application, and that refered to Mr. Wash-
ington, I at length obtained his permission, thro' Mr. Gates,
without any other restriction, than that of returning an equal
Number of Men in ten days after my Arrival in New York — On
the 3rd instant I embarked 110 Men, (50 of whom are disabled)
on board of two Sloops at Albany, and on the 7th arrived here,
when I waited on Major-General Jones, with the proper returns,
and informed him of the nature of my engagement. I am
unhappy in not finding your Excellency here, whose humanity
would relieve those brave unfortunate sufferers from the rod of
Tyranny and Persecution, which they and myself were for these
months past experiencing without distinction ; and had not
management and a little dexterity on my part taken place I fear
his Majesty would have lost some brave and usefull Soldiers. I
have applied to Mr. Gates for a further ease of my Engagement,
till I could know your Excellency's pleasure ; and therefore take
the liberty of praying your Excellency will be pleased to order
a Number of Prisoners of equal Bank to be sent for those Men, 1
have brought with me here. It will be the means of relieving
their distresses, being mostly naked, and a Considerable Saving
to Government."
Has obtained leave for his own exchange with Mr. McHenry,
should his Excellency approve.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 9. No, 3. 2 pages.
Lieut. -Col. John Hill to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 10. Cambridge, New England. — Kequesting to be
exchanged. Has received letters from friends in Cornwall which
inform him that at the most numerous meeting of the gentle-
men of the county that was ever remembered his name was
mentioned in so particular a "manner as to leave no doubt if
troops were subscribed for to be raised he would be proposed to
be at the head.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No, 1. 2 pages.
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Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 10. Cambridge. — " Enclosing monthly returns for
May. Requesting his answer about officers who desire to be
exchanged, and in future general exchanges begging Sir H. to
think of the detached troops of G. Burgoyne's army. Respecting
Lord Balcarres's exchange. Relative to bat and forage money,
mentioned by G. Burgoyne to Sir Wm. Howe. That he had
given his parole for the re-delivery of prisoners of war who had
been confined in prisons and guard-ships [at Boston] , and who
were now in barracks with the Convention troops. In case
Captain Campbell, 62nd, and Captain Ramsay, 21st, should be
appointed Majors in the new corps recommending the
successions to go in the regiments, and Mr. Thos. Hill, nephew
of Col. Hill, for an ensigncy in the 9th Regiment. A 2nd-
lieutenancy, 21st, submitted through Earl Balcarres. He has
received accounts of several vacancies in the troops under his
command, but not upon sufficient authority to report them — will
take the earliest opportunity of doing that — when confirmed —
and hoping they may be bestowed on that Army."
Signed letter. Vol, 53. No. 29. 4 pages.
Major George Forster to Maj.-Gen. William Phillips.
1778, June 11. Cambridge. — Recommends two officers for
preferment or promotion.
Signed, Vol. 9. No. 17. 1 page.
Major-General William Phillips.
1778, June 11. — Extract from general orders of Major-Gen.
Phillips. See with those of 30 March.
Vol. 9. No. 16. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 12. Whitehall.— No. 8.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 23. 3 pages. Extracts
8. Nob. 138 and 150.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and West Indies 134,
fos. 1, 309 ; 431, fo. 260 ; 589, fo. 5(j, and in the Sackville MSS.
General Sir Henry Clinton to [Lord Barrington].
1778, June 13. Philadelphia. — Acknowledging letters.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 57. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters.
Original Correspondence 20.
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General Sir Henry Clinton to [? John Robinson].
1778, June 13. Philadelphia. — Acknowledges letters of 3rd
and 9th March 1778, addressed to Howe, with duplicate of the
same, to the contents of which due attention will be paid.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 14. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton. Proclamation.
1778, June 13. Philadelphia. — Supplies will be paid for and
the persons protected, but if supplies are withheld the persons
will be treated as enemies.
Copy. Vol, 15. No. 121. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 13. Halifax. — Acknowledges letter of 15th May.
Will co-operate with Major-General Robertson as to the colliery.
" I received the honour of a letter from you, directing Lieutenant
Colonel Hierlihy's Independent Companies, to be forwarded to
the Island of Saint John's ; while they remained here, and there
being at the time so much ice in the gut of Canso, that they
could not pass, information was brought to me that two Pirates
were preparing to make an attack on the Colliery, set fire to the
Mines, and destroy the Wharfs, with all the tools at Spanish
River : upon which I made application to Captain Fielding who
Commands the Royal Navy here, who with the greatest chearful-
ness ordered a King's Ship, and I sent Lieutenant Colonel
Hierlihy, with such of his Independent Companies as were in
health, with two pieces of Cannon for the protection of the
Works at Spanish River. . . By his Report I find he got there
time enough ; aud he shall remain there, till I hear further from
you. In my Reports to Sir William Howe I have mentioned the
great utility of having taken post, at the entrance of Saint John's
River, which is commanded by my Major of Brigade Studholm
. . . in his last Report he tells me, he is likely to regain
the affections of the Saint John's Indians, who had entirely
left the English interest : and may be of great use to us
if there is a French War." Has recalled the Light Infantry
Company for embarkation. Has " taken Post at Cobequid,
which adds much to the tranquility of the Province. As
Lieutenant John Solomon of the Loyal Nova Scotia Volunteers,
has got the complement of Men fixed on by Sir William Howe,
I have appointed him to a Company from the 1st June, and
therefore beg you will please to send me a Commission for him :
a Lieutenancy for Mr. Trake (?) Bulkely ; and an Ensigncy for Mr.
Foster Hutchinson ; the latter is the son of Judge Hutchinson,
who is a Refugee here, from Boston and is in great distress.
Upon the arrival of Colonel McLean, I shall with pleasure obey
your Excellency's Orders." P.8. — Sends " Memorial of Doctor
Jeffry who has taken unusu'l pains in the execution of his Duty
here, had all the Soldiers' Wives and Children of the Army under
his Care, and by my orders Inoculated above 500 Children, since
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which he had all the Eebel Prisoners under his Care with
Yallow Fever and horrid Disorders, I think he Merits the
Attention of your Excellency as he was promis'd to be provided
for by General Howe."
Sic/ ned letter. P. S. Autograph. Vol. 21. No. 18. % pages.
Enclosure : —
William Spry, Commanding Engineer.
1778, Jane 13. — Report of the defences of Halifax. Addressed
to Major General Massey.
Signed. Vol. 21. No. 19. 4 pages.
Brig. -Gen. Augustine Prevost to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
1778, June 13. St. Augustine. — By latest accounts the rebels
are yet on the north side of the river Altamaha and supposed to
be joined by the last division of the Militia of Georgia and to
amount to 1,900 men. The division of the S. Carolina Militia
is no longer expected, as it appears that the disaffected spirit of
the frontier inhabitants gives them so much uneasiness as to
require a corps of observation to watch their motions. Is under
little apprehension of the enemy being able to effect anything of
consequence through the difficulties they will meet with. Repeats
request for bat and forage money. Want of provisions. Has
drawn bills on him for i'373 6s. Sd., and requests him to order
payment as stipulated.
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No, 111. 2 pages.
[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey,
or Officer Commanding his Majesty's Forces at Halifax.
1778, June 14. Head Quarters, Philadelphia. — To provide
fuel in the Coal and W^ood Yards to serve for the numerous
garrisons through the winter. Suggests Cape Breton mines, but
fetters him with no instructions.
2 copies. Vol. 10. No, 153 and Vol. 21, No. 3. 2 pages each.
Maj.-Gen. Wtilliam Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 14. Cambridge. — Encloses a return of officers of
the Troops of Convention of Saratoga, for whom he has given his
parole for endeavouring to procure their being exchanged. Only
Captain Shrimpton, of the 62nd Regiment, goes by special per-
mission. Hopes his reasons for putting Lieut. Poole England's
name down to be exchanged will be approved. The names of the
Deputy-Quartermaster-General and Deputy-Adjutant-General
of the German troops with the aide-de-camp of Major-General
Riedesel are inserted at the special request of the General, and
as a mark of respect and attention to him personally. Captain
O'Connell alone goes to Europe, the rest, except Captain Willoe,
who has been sent to Canada, remain with their general. Hopes
his Excellency will approve these officers being exchanged.
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Bequests that he will direct the officer or commissary who
regulates these private exchanges to procure certificates from the
American Commissary-General of Prisoners, and that these
certificates or copies may be sent to him, otherwise he will be
long ignorant on the subject.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 18. 2 pages.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 14. Cambridge. — " I have just now received the
enclosed paper from Major General Heath.
"When the agreement was making for supplying the Troops of
the Convention with Provisions, I made a particular exception
against what appeared to me an unjustifiable article, the paying
for the Transport of Provisions by laud, other than in the Current
Money circulating at present in this Country, namely, Paper
Dollars. Major General Pigot was pleased to adopt my senti-
ments upon this Subject, and Major General Heath did not
absolutely insist upon it, but sent to the American Congress for
orders, which he has signified to me to have received by the
inclosed paper.
"It is to be observed that in this inclosed Paper the word
Prisoners is twice mentioned, first " who surrendered Prisoners
under the 'Convention of Saratoga,' next, 'Convention Prisoners.'
"I think it my Duty to represent to your Excellency, that the
American Congress, as well as many others of the Americans,
have industriously used the word Prisoners as explanatory of the
situation of the Troops of the Convention. Lieutenant General
Burgoyne always asserted the Contrary — that we were not
Prisoners — I have ever both in sentiment and conduct done the
same. Whether the Troops of the Convention being called
Prisoners by the American Officers and the American Congress
proceeds from accident, from pride, from assurance or from
policy, I am as Senior Officer of the Troops of the Convention,
under a necessity of protesting against the term. By the Treaty
of Convention of Saratoga, we were to have a safe passage to
Europe, and to march through the Country to the Port of Boston
under the protection of the parties with whom the Treaty was
formed and executed, we have Considered ourselves as passengers
under the sanction and virtue of a Treaty, not as Prisoners."
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 20. 2 pages.
Enclosing Resolution of Congress, 22 May.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 14. Cambridge. — Kequesting that if he obtains
leave to be exchanged or to go to New York, that it may be sent
through General Washington, as the conduct of commissaries is
not always regular.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. (J. No. 22. 2 pages.
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Major- General William Phillips.
1778, June 14. — Eeturn of officers going on parole (Troops of
Convention).
Copy. Vol. 53. No. 26. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord [Barrington] .
1778, June 15. Philadelphia. — Appointment of Lord Eawdon
as Adjutant-General.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 58. 1 page.
Duplicate signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office,
In Letters, Original Correspondence 20.
Major-General William Phillips. General Orders.
1778, June 18. Cambridge. — Thanks for behaviour previous
day. Court of enquiry to be held on murder of Lieut. Browne,
of 21st Regiment, by an American soldier.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 7. 1 page.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 20. Head Quarters. — Transmitting letters from
General Phillips and from Congress to the Commissioners, also
a note for a sum of money from a Mr. Gwin to a Mr. Boyce of
the British Army, of a merely private nature. (No. 1111 of
B. F. Stevens's Facsimiles.)
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 115. 1 qto. p. and 4 tines,
1778, June 21. — Paper containing extracts of letters between
Maj.-Gens. Phillips and Heath from this date to 2 October. See
the latter date.
General Sir Guy Carleton.
~ttTs, junek ' — Abstract of subsistence received by (following)
loyalists from Sir Guy Carleton. The first six are specified as
gentlemen, Peter Van Alstine, Enos Cande, John Claw7, James
Fulton, Laurence Leadings, Robert L. Fowles, Joseph Skinner,
Abel Waters, the other 22 are characterized as ordinary men.
Signed, John Johnson, Lieut. -Col. Comclg. King's Royal Regt.,
New York.
Copy. Vol. 11. No. 6. 1 page.
Enclosed by Genl. Haldimand to Commander of His Majesty's
Forces at New York [Clinton] . 5 July 1778.
Lord Barrington to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, June 26. Cavendish Square. — Recommends Lieut.
Chapman, of the 37th Regiment, son of the Mayor of Bath, for
promotion.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 42. 1 page.
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Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June 29. War Office. — Promotions, &c, approved.
Lieutenant Wm. Stewart, who complains of having been
removed to the Invalids, may exchange with any old lieutenant
who may be desirous of doing so. Major Saxton is dead — his
commission to be sold for the benefit of his family.
Duplicate si fined letter. Vol. 6. No. 43. 2 pages.
Lt.-Col. Thomas Brown to Gov. Patrick Tonyn.
1778, June 30. Alligator Bridge. — Had met, with assistance
of Major Prevost's Regulars, and driven back the rebels.
Copy. Vol.S. No. 123. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir H. Clinton, 25 July.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 248,
fo. 381.
John Robinson to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, June 30. Treasury Chambers. — Having laid before the
Lords of the Treasury a Memorial of Andrew Pepperill praying
payment of the value of a ship and her cargo seized by the
"Greyhound " and carried into New York, where the cargo was
disposed of for the service of Government, he is commanded to
transmit a copy of the Memorial and desire his Excellency to
enquire into, and inform the Board of, the state of this case, the
value of the cargo and upon what grounds the ship and cargo
were sold, by which Mr. Pepperill was prevented from laying in
his claim and making his defence.
Copy. TW. 2. No. 121. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June. Cambridge. — Sends returns of the Convention
Troops under his command for the month of June. 9th Regi-
ment has moved from Cambridge and is with the Artillery and
Flank Companies of the 29th, 31st, 34th and 53rd Regiments in
barracks at Rutland. Soldiers continue healthy. Clothing not
yet arrived from Canada.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No, 24. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, June. Cambridge. — Lord Balcarras, exchanged, goes
from here with hope of obtaining permission to serve in this
campaign.
Autograph signed letter. TV. 9. No. 23. 2 pages.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to General Washington.
1778, July 1. Head Quarters. — Acknowledges letter of the
20th ulto., with enclosures.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 117. 1 page.
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Lord George Germain to the General Officer commanding
in West Florida [John Campbell] .
1778, July 1. Whitehall.
Copy. To*. 10. No. 108. 7 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 1 April 1779.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 264,
fo. 463; copy 438, fo. 181.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, July 1. Whitehall.— No. 9.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 24. 5 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
fo. 23 ; copy 431, fo. 261 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Major-General William Phillips.
1778, July 1. Boston. — Account current with the United
States of America, chiefly for transporting flour, wood, pro-
visions, etc., and for materials and provisions, £23,305 12s. 54.
Vol, 9. No, 32. 5 images.
Capt. Alex. Shaw, 60th Regt., to Gov. Tonyn.
1778, July 1. Cowford, St. John's River. — Account of the
encounter with the rebels at Alligator Bridge.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 124. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir H. Clinton, 25 July.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 248,
fo. 385.
Lord Barrington to Captain St. George, 44th Regiment.
1778, July 2. War Office. — Signifying his Majesty's per-
mission to remain in Europe until he is recovered of his wound.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 50. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to [Sir H. Clinton], 5 Aug. 1778.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1778, July 5. New York. — No. 5. Battle of Monmouth.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 118. 8 pages.
Signed letters and copies in the Public Record Office, America
and W. Indies 134, fo. 55 ; 589, fos. 8, 10, 13 ; 306, fo. 232, and
in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21807, fo. 5.
General Sir H[enry] C[linton] to [John Robinson].
1778, July 5.— Acknowledging letters.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 15. 1 page.
271
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
N.D. [1778, July 5.] — Announcing his arrival, &c.
Autograph signed letter. French, Vol. 11. No. 3. \ page.
Copy in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21807, fo. 10.
General Haldimand to the Commander of his Majesty's Forces
at New York [Clinton].
1778, July 5. Quebec. — Several persons belonging to Province
of New York and neighbouring colonies who last campaign
formed Lieut. -Genl. Burgoyne's army, being desirous of getting
nearer their families and habitations, embrace the opportunity of
a vessel going to New YTork to effect this design. As since their
arrival in the province they have behaved in a manner becoming
honest men, doubts not they will have every assistance in his
power. Enclosed are abstracts of the subsistence paid and
advanced by Sir G. Carleton and himself, no information having
been received from Burgoyne of what was to be paid for their
services.
Signed letter. Vol. 11. No. 4. 2 pages.
Enclosing Pay-roll of party of Royalists under P. Van Alstine,
24 August '1778.
Abstract of subsistence received by Loyalists from Sir G.
Carleton, 24 June 1778.
Lord Barrington to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, July 8. War Office. — Lieut. James de Courcy, of the
40th Regiment, has leave of absence for six months from the
expiration of his former leave.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 45. 1 page.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, July 11. Cowford, St. John's Biver. — Acknowledges
dispatches. Congratulations on appointment. The rebels have
advanced to this side of St. Mary's river. Has therefore repaired
to this place, leaving directions for troops to post themselves in
various situations. The garrison left in charge of Lt.-Col. Fuser,
of the 60th regiment.
11 Major Prevost the Field Officer next in seniority and who
had been some time on th'other side endeavouring to bring the
South Carolina Royalists into some kind of order was reinforced
with One hundred and Seventy Regulars with direction to advance
towards St. Mary as near as he could prudently venture in
order to favor the retreat of Governor Tonyn's Bangers, to
cover a few Inhabitants on the Branches of Nassau in bringing
off their effects, and if a favorable opportunity offered to check
or cutt off any party s the Enemy s might push forward and to
throw every other obstacles possible in their way to advance.
The Rangers, who probably were never so numerous as repre-
sented, were by this time reduced by desertion and otherwise
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to fifty or Sixty Men, and as their situation was such as
only made them liable to be cutt off without affording any
prospect of advantage, to ballance this risk they were directed
to fall back on Major Prevost who was appointed to take the
command on that side of St. Johns. This the Rangers with
some reluctance, founded on the Idea that they were not under
my Command, complied with, and at length effected their junc-
tion with Major Prevost very critically indeed, for a Select Corps
of Rebels to the number of one hundred and twenty, composed of
Officers and Volunteers that had been sent out on purpose to cut
them off came up with their rear, so that they had just time to
save themselves in the swamp occupy d by Major Prevost.
The Rebels pressing eagerly for the pass in order to cut
the Rangers from it were immediately check'd by the
appearance of a Light Company posted there, and soon
afterwards retreated with as much speed as they advanced.
As the Major did not know how this body might be
sustain'd he did not judge prudent to hazard an obstinate pursuit
and indeed as his Carolinian Cavalry were at some little distance
posted in his rear the rebels being all well mounted were soon
out of his reach ; they left however eleven dead on the Spot,
their wounded were carried off. Our loss wTas of the 60th one
Private Killed, one Wounded, and of the Rangers, one Captain,
one Lieutenant, one Private wounded — this happened on the
30th Ult°-. Since when the Rebels have kept themselves close at
and near the post formerly occupy'd by the Rangers.
"The principal object for which Major Prevost was advanced
being effected as far as circumstances wou'd permit, and finding
it difficult to maintain a proper communication with him at the
distance of Twenty-three Miles, from the Smalness of our Number,
he was directed to fall back to a Strong Situation within Six
Miles of this place and from thence to endeavour by smal Scouts
to gain intelligence of the motion of the Ennemies and to allarm
and harrass them as much as possible. In this way our partys
hitherto have been pretty successful, carrying off at different
times with some prisoners about Ninety horses besides disabling
many more, and by firing at their Sentrys keeping them in
constant alarms.
"I cannot take upon me to say with certainty whether the Rebels
will advance or not — if they do I think now that the ' Perseus '
and ' Otter ' are arrived to our assistance in guarding the coast
I may venture to assure your Excellency that we shall preserve
the Province until reinforcements arrive, when I hope we shall
be able to attempt something further. The Rebel land forces do
not exceed 2,500 to 3,000 Men, their Naval now near the mouth of
St. Marys consists of five Gallies, two Flatts and two petty angers
carrying about 30 pieces of Canon of from 18 to 4-pounders,
besides boats carrying Swivels, some Small crafts with Provisions
and Stores and Man'd in all with 350 Men.
"With regard to Governor Tonyn, tho' I cannot say that he ever
treated me on that footing of Confidence or Candour that I
thought my Rank claimed or my Zeal for his Majesty's Service
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Merited, yet our disputes never arose to a height productive of
any misfortune to the Province. Wild Schemes I believe he has
sometimes entertained of conquering Georgia, of . which as he
wished to reap all the glory he would not have deminished
by communicating any part of his Plans to me, and which indeed
if he had I must have objected to first because my Orders
positively restricted me to a defensive Plan and next because our
force or resources of any kind did by no means point out the
propriety of a contrary line of conduct or hither to afford any
feasible prospect of success to an Offensive even if any thing had
been left at my discretion. His Rangers he also wished to keep
distinct from my Command for I apprehend more reasons then
one, but among others that under his Orders only they might
proceed to acquiring the undivided glory of the conquest of
Georgia, but since by this invasion of the rebels, these high
ideas have been at least suspended, even the predatory Incursions
of his Rangers unmeaning in any publick view, he had agreed
before the arrival of your Excellency's or Sir William Howe's
dispatches to put the remains of this corps under my orders
during the present emergencies and we are now for any thing I
know to the contrary on very good terms."
Recommends his brother Major Prevost for the rank of
lieutenant-colonel. He had served 23 years, and by disappoint-
ment had retired on half-pay. On the present disturbances he
purchased in again and while he is serving, his wife and children,
plundered of their effects, are kept in a species of confinement in
the Jerseys, liable every instant to indignity.
Signedletter. Vol. 8. No. 119. 6 pages.
Lord Barrington to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, July 15. War Office.— Capt. Saml. Cleaveland of the
16th Regiment has leave of absence for six months.
Copy, Vol. 6, No. 46. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, July 16. War Office. — Sends list of vacancies
occasioned by the appointment of officers to the new levies.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 47. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of vacancies.
Vol. 6. ' No. 48. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, July 16. Cambridge. — Transmits list of departments
unprovided with lodging money by Sir Wm. Howe. Requests
him to order their allowance. Endorsed, " What has been
customary."
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 27. 1 page.
3580 S
274
Sir Henry Clinton to Maj.-Gen. William Phillips.
1778, July 18. — Has requested from Gen. Washington a pass-
port for him (Phillips) to pay a visit to New York. Sends a
Quarter Master's commission for Ensign Leslie of the 9th
Regiment vice Murray. Begs him (Phillips) to recommend to a
vacant company in that corps. If he thinks Thos. Hill old
enough he will send commission in the 21st.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 120. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
[1778], July 18. — Requesting a passport for "his old friend ,?
Maj.-Gen. Phillips to pay a visit to New York. Endorsed: —
" Sent by a flag of Truce the 31st July 1778."
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 121. 1 page.
Carolina Royalists.
1778, July 20. Trout Creek. — The corps of Carolina Royalists
approved of to consist of 400 men, would be
expeditiously completed, and with the further approbation of the
Commander-in-Chief should consist of 8 companies of 50 rank
and file, and 1 colonel, 1 lieut.-colonel, etc. etc. Submitting
a list of names for commissions. Signed, Josh. Robinson,
lieutenant-colonel of the Carolina Royalists.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 126. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig. -Gen. Prevost to Sir H. Clinton, 26 July
1778.
Jonathan Clarke to Maj.-Gen. William Phillips.
1778, July 20. Cambridge. — Report. On the accounts of
provisions supplied the Troops of Convention from 1 March to
30 June. Transmits an abstract of the provisions received, for
which he has given monthly receipts. By the continental
accounts just exhibited there appears an overcharge of 240 lbs. of
bread, 940 lbs. of beef, 135 lbs. of pork, 16 of rice and 4 of
candles ; 1,910 lbs. of flour, 3,682 of beef, 1,133 of pork and 380
of rice are charged as wastage, which is unprecedented ; the pay
of the continental commissaries and their rations and rum are
also charged. Bread for the hospital at Watertown in November
last is included and the provisions for the prisoners stationed on
Prospect Hill which should not be brought against the Troops of
the Saratoga Convention.
Signed copy. Vol. 9. No. 47. 3 pages.
Lt. Geop.ge Vallancey, Assistant Quarter-Master-General, to
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips.
1778, July 21. Cambridge. — Report. On the American
Quarter-Master-General's accounts for the Troops of Convention
from March to June. Objects to 12 articles for transporting
275
provisions, &c, the Commissary-General in charging by the ration
being supposed to include all expenses, as in previous accounts ;
to back charges, the accounts to December being finally settled and
paid by Burgoyne ; to charges for guards, escorts for prisoners
etc., that being an American expense ; to a back charge by Mr.
Chase for procuring quarters for officers as he has never known
Mr. Chase do any business with the troops and Major Hopkins
is paid for such duties ; to charges for teaming and carting wood
while the market price of wood includes all transportation; and
to charges for wages and rations for persons employed in the
American Quarter-Master-General's Dept. as unnecessary. Out
of 41 articles he would only allow 5 as of a proper nature,
amounting to £15,918 is. 3d. No vouchers of any kind have
been produced.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 49. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Major-Genl. Phillips to Maj.-Genl. Heath, 12 Sep.
1778.
General Sir Henry Clinton to [Lord Barrington].
1778, July 22. New York. — Sends promotions.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 187. 1 page.
Signed letters in Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1778, July 23. New York. — Has nominated John Smith to
succeed Mr. Mackenzie as Paymaster-General to the Provincial
Corps. Hopes it will meet with their Lordships' approbation.
2 copies. Vol. 33. Nos. 1 and 16. 1 page each.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, July 25. St. Augustine. — Refers to the enclosures.
" From the best Accounts the rebel forces appear to have been
about eight hundred with their Gallies and armed Vessels, and
between two and three thousand land forces, of which one half
were Carolinians, under the command of the rebel Generals
Howe and Williamson ; the other regulars and Militia from
Georgia immediately under the command of their rebel Governor
Houstone, mostly forced into the Service, and many were enticed
by the prospect of plunder thrown out as a bait by their Governor
Houstone's Proclamation.
"In twelve days after our provincial naval forces were stationed
in St. Johns river so as effectually to secure it, Captain Elphin-
stone of the ' Perseus,' and with the ' Otter ' arrived off this
Coast, and soon after nigh five hundred Seminoly Indians
advanced within a days march of the Enemy and a short distance
from the King's forces."
The rebels have relinquished their designs and retreated.
The Seminoly Indians have ever shown their attachment to his
Majesty. They are ready to return in the fall to attack the
276
Georgians should I require it. Report that a French fleet has
arrived in the "Chesapeak" from Toulon.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 122. 3 pages.
Enclosing Lt.-Col. Brown to Gov. Tonyn, 30 June 1778.
Capt. Shaw to Gov. Tonyn, 1 July 1778.
Brig.-Gbn. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, July 26. St. Augustine.—" The Rebel Army has
repassed St. Mary's River. They effected it with great expedition
and tho' every step was taken by Major Prevost to harrass and
attack their Rear, only few of his advanced parties were able to
exchange a few shots with a large body of horse which they had
pushed forwards to cover their Retreat ; these after having two
Men killed retreated also with all possible hurry and were over
the River before the parties that were in pursuit could come up
with them, owing to the difficulties of the roads that had been
destroy'd, the heavy rains and the intense heat of the weather ;
the conveniency of putting their artillery and heavy baggage on
board of their Galleys greatly facilitated their Retreat, and that of
their horses is seldom retarded by Rivers as they don't hesitate to
plunge into the Water and swim across.
"Measures had been taken to enable Captain Elphinston of
the ' Perseus ' to attempt the destruction of the Naval force
of the Rebels or to make a diversion on the Coast of Georgia,
the retreat of the Rebels in part prevented this last plan,
the former may prove difficult on account of the difficulty of
adventuring our Galleys and the Sloop of War into the inland
navigation without a possibility of the ' Perseus ' affording them
the necessary protection, however a Number of Men are embarked
and in readiness to proceed if Cap" Elphinstone thinks it of the
least utility in the execution of his project, he will at least have
it in his power with the assistance of Cap*- Moncrieffe the
Engineer to ascertain the proper est place for establishing a Post
at or near the mouth of St. Mary's River."
Requests bat and forage money for the Regulars. Sends list of
the Carolina officers. Capt. Shaw of his battalion appointed
Assistant Deputy Quarter-Master-General. As there are two
troops of Light Horse among the Carolina Royalists submits
what extraordinary allowance ought to be made to them as
hitherto the property of their horses, saddles and arms have been
their own.
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 125. 3 pages.
Enclosing Formation of the Corps of Carolina Royalists, with
Commission List, 20 July 1778.
[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to Lord George Germain.
1778, July 27. New York.— No. 11.
Drajt. Vol. 8. ATo. 127. 4 pages.
Signed letters in Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
134, fo. 123 ; and 589, fo. 21 ; copy 306, fo. 243 ; and in the
Sackville MSS,
277
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, July 27. Treasury Chambers. — That he had wrote fully
to Mr. Wier about supplies of provisions, therefore thought it
unnecessary to trouble his Excellency with a detail of matters.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 120. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
John Eobinson to Daniel Wier.
1778, July 27. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— . . . The
great increase of the numbers victualled at Philadelphia
added to the large and unexpected demand for the support
oj General Burgoyne's army . . . has decided their
Lordships to dispatch the remainder of the provisions of the
last year's contract, 6 sail of ships with part of the new
contract and 12 sail more which had waited some time for
the dry provisions detained by contrary winds in the British
Channel. Only 8 ships will then remain to be further
dispatched till the return of some victuallers which are
earnestly desired. Begs to be constantly advised oj the
rations drawn and lite stock in hand. Messrs. Mure and
Atkinson are directed to send out oats. The deficiency
reported in the cargoes does not seem to exceed the natural
waste and shrinkage in measure of grain so long on board
in suclt a voyage, but an enquiry will be made. The vinegar
so long detained for want of conveyance was shipped last
November. Mr. Burfoot is exempted from duties on rum
contracted for.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 119. 7 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to John Eobinson.
1778, July 28. New York. — Transmits state of cash for extra-
ordinaries to trie 27th inst., also the following requisition.
Would desire a sum in specie nearly equal to the balance due
on Gen. Howe's requisitions.
2 copies. Vol. 33. Nos. 2 and 17. 1 page each.
Enclosure : —
1778, July 28. — Requisition, addressed to Messrs. Gordon and
Crowder, contractors for supplying money for his Majesty's
Forces in North America, for £400,000.
2 copies. Vol. 33. Nos. 3 and 18. 1 page each.
Major Jacob Van Braam to the Commander-in-Chief
[Clinton] .
1778, July 28. Camp at Cowford. — Recommending a succession
to vacancies in battalion. Inconvenience of the small number of
officers present.
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 128. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
Recommendations to vacancies in the 3rd Battalion 60th Regt.
Signed by Major Van Braam.
Vol. 8. No. 129. 1 page.
278
Major Mark Prevost to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, July 31. St. Augustine. — Enclosing a memorial pray-
ing for the rank of lieut. -colonel, he being left out of promotion.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 131. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
1778, July 31. — Memorial as above.
Original. Vol. 8. No. 132. 1 page.
Bow. Swann to Lord Barrington.
1778, August 2. London. — That through illness he felt obliged
to sell his commission and received bills to the amount of £1,100,
one of which for £250, drawn by Capt.-Lt. Feltham, is now pro-
tested. Asks his Lordship to condescend to regulate this affair.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 53. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to [Sir H. Clinton] , 5 Aug. 1778.
Gen. Haldimand to the Commander at Khode Island [Pigot] .
1778, August 3. Quebec. — How to ensure safety for the cloth-
ing for the Troops of Convention.
Signed letter. Vol. 11. No. 7. 1 page.
Copy in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21722, fo. 16.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1778, August 4. New York. — Acknowledges letters. Sends
enclosed calculation. The Barrack-Master-General has in store
80,000 lbs. weight remaining of last year's, which, with \ of the
quantity mentioned in his estimate that can be purchased here on
reasonable terms, may serve till the remainder can be sent out.
2 copies. Vol. 33. Nos. 4 and 19. 1 page each.
Enclosing — Estimate of the number of candles required for
40,000 men for the winter months, 20 April 1778.
General Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, August 4. Quebec. — Defensive operations only. Has
allowed the Indians with Butler's Rangers to make expeditions
into the rebel provinces. Desirability of communication.
Signed letter. Vol. 11. No. 8. 2 pp.
Copy in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21722, fo. 19.
Lord Barrington to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, August 5. War Office. — The promotions approved.
Major Craig of the 57th Regt. promoted to a lieut. -colonelcy vice
Duff, and majority to be sold for Col. Duff's benefit. The
proceedings of the Board of General Officers appointed to examine
into the conduct of Major-General Prescott who was made
prisoner at Rhode Island, have been approved by the King.
Copy. Vol. 6. No, 49. 2 pages.
279
Enclosures : —
Lord Barrington to Capt. St. George, see 2 July 1778.
Row. Sicann to Lord Barrington, see 2 August 1778.
List of Promotions.
Vol.6. Xo. 51. 2 pages.
List of Vacancies.
Vol. 6. No. 52. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, August 5. Whitehall.— No. 10.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 25. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
fo. 49 ; copy 431, fo. 265 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Halifax.
1778, August 5. Halifax. — List of the Refugees, receiving
rations of provisions ; alphabetically arranged. Marked —
" Received January 12th, 1779."
Original. Vol. 53. Xo. 15. 4 pages.
Lieutenant Mertz.
1778, August 5. Kingsbridge. — Designation of loss of Lt.
Mertz, on the "Brilliant" lost going to Philadelphia, March
1778. One regimental uniform, 48 dollars. Sworn before
Richard Porter, assistant deputy Judge Advocate, 25 January
1782, New York, with note on the back by a Board of Field
Officers, that Lt. Mertz is allowed that sum.
Translation. Vol. 32. Xo. 179. 1 p.
John Robinson to [Gen. Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, August 6. Whitehall. — To examine and settle the
charge of Gov. Martin, and give such orders in respect to the
provisions and support of the Provincial Officers of North
Carolina as thought fit, charging the same to the contingencies.
Copy. Vol. 2. Xo. 177. 1 page.
Enclosing Gov. Martin to the Treasury, 16 May.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, August 7. Whitehall. — Private. Introducing Mr.Diemar.
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 26. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 431,
fo. 267 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to [Lord George Germain].
1778, August 12. New York.
Copy. Vol. 14. Xo. 163. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 134, fo. 165 ; copy 306, fo. 249.
280
Loud Barrington to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, August 15. War Office. — Death of the Duke of Ancaster.
Signifies his Majesty's pleasure that the present Duke be allowed
to return home.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 54. 1 page.
General Washington to Maj.-Gen. William Phillips.
1778, August 16. White Plains, Head Quarters. — Encloses a
packet sent by Sir H. Clinton. Is unable to grant the request
as all matters respecting Convention Troops are under the
control of Congress.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 26. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 27 Aug.
Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, August 17. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 58. Copy. Vol. 6.
No. 55. 1 page each.
Enclosure : —
List of Regiments in North America for which clothing has
been shipped on the " Tortoise " and "Margery " transports.
Original. Vol. 6. No. 57. Copy. Vol. 6. No. 56. 1 page each.
Andrew Bruce and Henrietta Overing.
1778, August 18. Newport. — Marriage certificate. Marked
1st. Signed, George Bissett.
Copy. Vol. 30. No. 84. 1 page.
Enclosed by Henrietta Bruce to Sir G. Carleton, 19 July 1783.
Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey to [Gen. Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, August 20. Halifax. — Keceived last letter 12th June.
Sent 8 vessels for a supply of coals for this place. Arrival of
Capt. Maclane with 3 regiments. The engineer has set about
barracks for the new corps. Has fortified this place. WTaits to
hear if he approves of Lt.-Col. Hierlyhey's detention at Spanish
River. Arrival of staff of a surgeon, apothecary and four mates.
" Mr. Marshall produced the King's Commission, but told me
Mr. Adair said he only was sent here in case of being wanted. I
answered him, no Man that produced the King's Commission to
me, should remain Idle for he must do his Duty ; but as Doctor
Jeffries with two Mates has done all this Duty, I have put him in
orders as Purveyor and Surgeon untill your Excellency's Pleasure
is known, this Gentleman wTas left with 200 Sick and wounded
when the Grand Army left this the 10th June ; I sent them
to join their different Regiments, as fast as I could : after that, he
has had the Care of all the Rebel Prisoners, besides all the
different detachments that have come in here since I commanded,
which Duty he discharged with Chearfulness, and I declare it by
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my word, I never have had a Complaint. One of His Mates
a worthy good Lad, I have sent to Spanish River to take care of
all the Working Men at the Colliery, and to be Surgeon to Lieut. -
Col. Hierlihey's Corps, as he asked for him before I sent him off,
for which I have given him a Warrant untill your Excellency's
pleasure is known. His name is Clarke. I could not turn off good
Loyal Men who had done their duty in the King's Service, by
any Mistakes at home." Col. Maclane appointed as brigadier.
Forwards letter from Haldimand. P.S. — Had a letter from Lord
G. Germain; "it contains no orders but desires I may supply
the inhabitants of Halifax with coals, a measure I ever pursued
since I commanded this province."
Signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 20. 4 pages.
Maj.-Gen. W. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, August 21. Cambridge. — Sends this letter by Brig-Gen.
Wilkinson of the Americans. Has received no letters from him.
The Troops are remarkably healthy, the British at this place and
Rutland, the Germans entire at Cambridge. By some unknown
means the clothing from Canada is not arrived. Has requested
leave from Washington to send an officer to know what is to be
expected. Will be forced to apply to New York, as the soldiers
are naked. Impatiently waiting answer from Gt. Britain relative
to ratification of the Treaty of Convention. The intention of a
general exchange of prisoners being reported over leaves no
hopes of serving. Will send returns for July and August the first
opportunity. Will be glad to receive answers to such public
matters as he has written upon. Concerning succession to
vacancies.
Signed letter. Vol.9. No. 28. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to [Lord '? Barrington] .
1778, August 23. New York. — Cannot examine minutely the
charges contained in the half yearly contingent bills of the
regiments. If any be thought improper has no objection to
their being disallowed.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 151. 1 page.
Loyalists.
1778, to August 24. — List of a party of Royalists under- the
command of Peter Van Alstine going to New YTork on board the
Mary, with allowance to each person for their subsistence from
25 June to 24 August 1778.
Vol. 11. No. 5. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to [Sir Henry Clinton] 5 July
1778.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Hxldimand.
1778, August 25. New York. — Has received letters announcing
his arrival. Although no reinforcement is asked for, will send
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2,000 men if the presence of the French fleet does not compel
him to defer it. Colonel Johnson goes to Canada to arrange the
Indian Department. Sends copy of the letter addressed to Lord
George Germain. Colonel Johnson will give other details.
2 copies. Vol. 11. Nos. 9 and 55. 2 pages and 1 page.
Signed letter in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21807,
fo. 15.
[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1778, August 25. Head Quarters, New York.— Will allow
200 days bat and forage money to the officers as desired. P.S.
— Though he cannot continue the Carolina Loyalists on the
establishment they are at present is willing to allow them rations
of provisions.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 142. 1 page.
[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1778, August 25. Head Quarters, New York. — Is surprised to
hear that Governor Tonyn and Colonel Stuart have put the
Provincial Corps embodied by them on a different footing to that
adopted in every other part of the country. The South Carolina
Royalists and the Florida Rangers (unless Tonyn acts by particu-
lar powers from home) to be acquainted that if they do not
choose to serve on the same terms as the other Provincial forces
he cannot employ them.
Draft. Vol, 15. No. 143. 2 pages.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Col. Stuart, Superintendent
of Indian Affairs.
1778, August 25. New York. — Has only time to enclose copy
of letter of this date to Prevost as to pay of the Provincial troops
in the Floridas.
Draft. Vol. 15. No. 141. 1 page. '
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, August 27. Cambridge. — Yesterday received a packet
from General Washington dated the 16th and containing a letter
from him (Sir Henry) of 18th July. Appreciation of the favour
of the request made for passport to pay a visit to New York.
Gen. Washington's answer. Cannot judge how far it may be
proper for an application to Congress. Believes there must have
been a prior letter which he has not received. Would like a
duplicate of that letter, as it may contain answers to several
passages particularly relating to vacancies. Sends paper for
succession to Capt. Montgomery. The troops are beginning to
suffer for want of clothing. Congress has given no answer yet to
his request for an officer to go to Canada about the matter.
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From an impossibility of supplying the troops with necessaries
in this country they have occasionally sent to Khocle Island.
Lt. Campbell, Ass.-Q.M.G. embarked for this purpose on a vessel
which ran aground, has proceeded to New York, begs a flag of
truce to carry him and necessaries back. Should the ratification
of the Convention so eagerly awaited be prevented precautions
should be taken for the convenience and safety of the men.
Withdraws request as to vacant ensigncy on the 21st.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 25. 3 pages.
Enclosing — Gen. Washington to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 16 August.
John Robinson to Samuel Martin.
1778, August 29. Treasury Chambers. — Accepting the tender
for supplying coal to North America at £4 10s. per chaldron.
Directing 1,000 chaldrons to be sent to New York.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 132. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 31 Oct. 1778.
Maj.-Gen. William Heath to Maj.-Gen. Phillips.
1778, August 30. Boston. — " A considerable Sum of Money
is now due for Supplies furnished the Troops of the Convention.
I am to desire a settlement as soon as possible."
Extract. Vol. 9. No. 33. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Heath.
1778, August 30. Cambridge. — " I will send you my remarks
upon the publick accounts this week and will give it as my
opinion that Mr. Commissary-General Clarke may again go to
the British Head Quarters with the Accounts as the surest means
of their being finally liquidated and settled. I request your
answer upon this."
Extract. Vol. 9. No* 43. 1 page.
Major-General William Phillips.
1778, August 31. Cambridge. — List of Promotions.
Original. Vol. 9. No. 29. 1 page.
Ja. Richardson, Account to Major-General Phillips.
For the months of March, April, May, June, July and August,
1778. — To the United States of America for supplying the Troops
of Convention with provisions at Boston, Cambridge and Rutland
£114,104 6s. 2fd. or £85,578 4s. 8d. sterling. Certified by
Ja. Richardson, A.D.C.G. Issues. Endorsed as from 1 March to
1 September 1778.
Original. Vol. 53. No. 25. 1 page.
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Lord Barrington to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, September 1. War Office. — Concerning enclosures which
relate to a debt incurred at Chatham by Lieut. Munro of the
28th Kegiment.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 59. 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Grey, 9 April 1777.
Lord Barrington to Gen. Howe, 9 April 1777.
Rebecca Howell. Petition to Lord Barrington
(qy. about 9 April 1777).
Maj.-Gen. William Heath to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips.
1778, September 1. Boston. — "I have wrote His Excellency
General Washington on the expediency of Mr. Clarke's passing
his Head Quarters, with the Accounts, to New York — hope soon
to have his Answer."
Extract. Vol. 9. No. 34. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 1. — Sends returns of the troops of Convention
for July, August and September, in which are included the civil
and military lists.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 30. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Major-General William Phillips.
1778, September 1. Cambridge. — List of the Civil Depart-
ment of the British troops of the Convention of Saratoga.
Signed. Vol. 9. No. 31. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, September 2. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 63. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of Promotions.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 64. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 2. Whitehall. — No. 11. Provision to be
made for loyalists by erecting a province between the Penobscot
and St. Croix rivers. Post to be taken on Penobscot River.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 27. 5 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
fo. 81 ; copy 431, fo. 267 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 2. Whitehall.— No. 12.
Triplicate sign a I letter. Vol. 7. No. 28. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
fo. 89 ; copy 431, fo. 271 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
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John Smith to Major-General Eyre Massey or Officer
Commanding His Majesty's Forces at Halifax.
1778, September 3. New York. — Transmits blank warrants
for holding general courts martial. The letter of 13th June to
Sir Henry Clinton with its enclosures has been received. His
absence in Rhode Island prevents an answer.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 5. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 4. Halifax. — Waited for orders from Major
General Robertson, but as the season was advancing he sent off
eight vessels for the colliery. Concerning his return home, —
will not leave till every part is put into a posture of defence.
Has reviewed all the troops. Lt.-Col. Goreham prayed his letter
might be enclosed and his surgeon recommended, as he has been
a prisoner some months. Ensign Davies much distressed.
Capt. Campbell's services merit his Excellency's attention.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 21. 1 page.
Lieut. -Gov. Richard Hughes to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 6. Halifax. — Has been appointed Lt.-
Governor of Nova Scotia. The Council of this province has
requested that the departure of the Marine Battalion for
England might be delayed. Communicated this to Major-
General Massey, who has thought proper to stop them until
further intelligence of the French fleet is received. Hopes this
measure will be approved.
Signed letter. Vol 21. No. 23. 2 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, September 6. Halifax. — The corps of Marines had been
embarked for some days. Adl. Byron, Capt. Fielding and
himself had resolved they should sail this day, but Lord Howe
has ordered them to be detained. Had given up the command
to Brig. Maclane, but will resume it to-day. Thinks troops
already in Halifax . are sufficient to defend it. 600 rebel and
French prisoners are here.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 22. 2 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Heath.
1778, September 7. Cambridge. — Is still of opinion Mr.
Clarke should go to New York to accelerate the settlement of
accounts, but if it is not thought proper to send him, Mr. Geddes
will be sent.
Extract. Vol. 9. No. 44. 1 pane. Also Vol. 8. No. 133.
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[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey, or
Officer Commanding His Majesty's Forces at Halifax.
1778, September 8. New York, Head Quarters. — " Having
long since directed Major Hierlyhy with bis Corps to proceed to
the Island of St. John's, where they were to be Stationed for the
defence and security of that Post, I could have wished they had
not been detained at Spanish River ; as I took it for granted you
would have been able to spare a sufficient Number of Men from
Halifax for the Protection of the Coal Mines at that Place, and I
am therefore to desire that you will order Major Hierlyhy to
proceed forthwith with his Corps to St. John's, agreeable to the
Orders he received before his Departure from hence.
"As I understood by your Letter of the 13th of June, that upon
Colonel McLean's Arrival at Halifax you meant to join me here,
it is probable I may see you soon, . . . but if your affairs
require your Presence in Europe, I can have no objection to your
returning thither by the first Opportunity.
"I am just now returned from Eh ode Island, for the Relief of
which Place besieged by a considerable Body of Rebels I
embarked about 14 days ago, but found on my arrival that the
Enemy had Evacuated it the Evening before.
" Colonel Butler with a Body of Indians and others, assembled
under his Command, has destroyed a Number of Settlements
upon the Frontiers of Pennsylvania, and repulsed what Force
the Rebels had collected to oppose him.
" The French Fleet, which has been for a considerable while
upon this Coast, and for a time assisted the Rebels in their
attempts to reduce Rhode Island, has, I am afraid, got into
Boston."
Will consider the recommendations for successions. Lt.-Col.
Gunning to be allowed to go to Europe.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 7. 2 pages,
Lieut. -Col. John Campbell, Lieut.-Col. James Bruce and
Major James Henry Craig to Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey.
1778, September 9. Camp near Halifax. — As the officers have
been at great expense, not only in coming over, but in providing
camp equipage, &c, beg he will grant allowance of bat and
forage money. At foot is copy of Maj.-Gen. Massey's orders of
12 September, to the deputy Quarter Master General to pay 100
days bat, &c, to the three corps lately landed.
Duplicate copy. Vol. 21. No. 15. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lt.-Cols. Campbell and Bruce to Sir H. Clinton,
21 September 1778.
General Sir Henry Clinton to [Lord Barrington].
1778, September 9. New York. — Acknowledging letters and
enclosing a list of promotions.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 130. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In
Letters, Original Correspondence, Vol. 20.
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Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.
1778, September 9. New York.— Will send 2,000 men if the
presence of the French fleet does not compel him to defer it.
Col. Johnson goes to Canada to arrange the Indian Department.
2 copies. Vol. 11. Nos. 10 and 15. 4 and 3 pages respectively.
Signed letters in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21807,
fos. 17 and 19.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Colonel Maclean.
1778, September 9. New York. — Acknowledges letter. Major-
General Massey has leave to go to Europe or join the army here,
and will, before leaving, put him in possession of all orders and
instructions.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 8. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey, or
Officer Commanding His Majesty's Forces at Halifax.
1778, September 9. New York. — To forward dispatches for
Gen. Haldimand.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 6. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Prevost and Gov. Tonyn.
1778, September 9. Circular. — Has just returned from Ehode
Island. Found that the enemy had evacuated the Island.
Proposes to send a regiment of 1,500 or 2,000 shortly. Fears
the French fleet have got into Boston. Col. Br. with a body
of Indians and others assembled has destroyed a number of
settlements on the frontiers of Pennsylvania, and created much
consternation in that quarter. Has not time to send promotions.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 145. 2 pages.
John Smith to General Prevost.
1778, September 9. New York. — Sends warrants for holding
courts martial.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 144. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. William Heath to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips.
1778, September 10. Head Quarters, Boston. — Extract.
That he wrote to Washington on the subject of Mr. Geddes and
Mr. Clarke going to New York with the accounts to obtain
money, &c. As soon as an answer is received he shall hear
further. Followed by copy of another of same day, 4 o'clock,
that he has received an answer and will not object to their going.
Vol. 9. No. 35. 1 folio each.
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Gen. Halpimand to Lord George Germain.
1778, September 11. Camp at Sorel.
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 40. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 10 Nov.
Copy in Vol. 11. No. 88. Signed letter in the Public Eecord
Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec 15, No. 68 ; copy
America and W. Indies 377, fo. 92 ; copies in the British
Museum, Additional MSB. 21714, fo. 7; 21717, fo. 5; and 21722,
fo. 54.
Maj.-Gen. William Heath to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips.
1778, September 11. Boston. — Would prefer Mr. Clarke
going by Bhode Island. Will duly consider and report any
remarks he may think necessary to make on the accounts.
Copy. Vol.9. No.36. 1 page. Extract. Vol.8. No.lSB9.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Heath.
1778, September 11. Cambridge. — By Washington's per-
mission proposes Mr. Clarke to set out with the accounts for
New York this day fortnight. Would wish him to go by land.
Will send the accounts for inspection with remarks.
Extract. Vol. 9. No. 45. 1 page. Also Extract Vol. 8.
No. 183.
Jonathan Clarke to Major-Gen. William Phillips.
1778, September 12. Cambridge. — He has examined the
Continental accounts of provisions for July and finds an over-
charge of 22,240 lbs. of flour, 209 of pork and 4 of candles.
Thinks an interview with the Continental Commissary necessary
in order to settle the articles in which they disagree.
Signed copy. Vol. 9. No. 42. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Major Timothy Hierlyhy.
1778, September 12. New York, Head Quarters.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 225. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Kecord Office, Colonial Correspondence,
St. John (Prince Edward Island) 4.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Heath.
1778, September 12. Cambridge. — Recapitulates the points of
Mr. Commissary Clarke's report [20 July]. As to the rations
delivered to prisoners of war : — ' ' It cannot fail to strike your
imagination immediately, that I have nothing to do with
Prisoners of War — I received a number of them into my care at
the request of the Commissary of Prisoners and with your
consent. I did this as a relief to your Prisons and Prison Ships
and as an act of humanitv to the Prisoners of War, but I never
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stipulated for the delivery or Payment of Provisions for them,
and so clear was I in the impropriety of my interfering in matter
of provisions for these Men, that at their arrival on Prospect
Hill, I gave orders for all accounts of Provisions, &c, &c. to be
kept separate, as having nothing to do with those issued to the
Troops of the Convention." As to the form of the accounts
" Ma j .-Gen. Phillips Dr. to the United States " has no objection
to become the nominal debtor for provisions issued by the
commissaries, but requests that they be charged against him by
Maj.-Gen. Heath or by the American Commissaries, as he cannot
acknowledge any such power as the United States of America.
Desires at any rate that he will sign the accounts for which
purpose he returns the originals.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 41. 3 pages.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Heath.
1778, September 12. Cambridge. — Sending report of the
Assistant Quarter Master General and remarks on some of the
items therein. Makes some objections to form. (Similar to the
above.)
Copy. Vol.9. No. 48. 4 pages.
Enclosing Lt. Yallancev's Report to Maj.-Gen. Phillips,
21 July.
David Geddes.
1778, September 13. Cambridge. — Estimate of cash wanted
for four months' subsistence for the army under the command of
Major-General W. Phillips from 25th June to 24th October 1778.
Original. Vol. 9. No. 76. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 2 October
1778.
Brig.-Gen. Hamilton and the commanding officers of 8
regiments to Maj.-Gen. Phillips.
1778, September 14. Cambridge. — Report, according to
request [see below] that one blanket, one woollen cap, a thick
double breasted flannel waistcoat with sleeves and a blanket coat
should be supplied to each man. Had the clothing from Canada
arrived the men would have had these which they have already
paid for and which were left behind by order of the Commander
in chief. A return will be sent of the woollen cloth for leggings,
stockings, &c, required which will be charged to the men.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 75. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 2 Oct.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Heath.
1778, September 14. Cambridge. — Returns the accounts with
the reports and remarks. As they must be settled between Sir
Henry Clinton and the American Congress they may properly be
sent with all the reports, Sec.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 50. 1 page. Extract. Vol. 8. No. 133.
3580 T
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Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Maj.-Gen. de Riedesel.
1778, September 14. Cambridge. — Sends the enclosed.
Requests him to adopt such parts as he thinks proper and
necessary for the German troops, and report as soon as
convenient. Apprehends all he requires must be bought at the
expense of the Duke of Brunswick, and adjusted later, unless
otherwise directed by Clinton.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 77. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Major-General William Phillips to Brig.-Gen. James
Hamilton.
1778, September 14. Cambridge. — That the season for cold
weather advances. That in consequence oj General Heath's
seeming resolution not to suffer an officer to go over the
• Lakes, all idea oj receiving the baggage or clothing from
Canada must be given up. Mr. Commissary Gen. Clarke
is going to New York and lie (Phillips) proposes to send the
Commander in Chief a report of the state oj the troops.
Desires him to consult with the several commanding officers
of corps. What sort of clothing may be cheapest and easiest
provided. What necessaries will be absolutely required.
Copy. Vol. 9. Xo. 78. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1778, September 15. New York.— Nos. 14, 15, 16. Three
letters.
Copies. Vol. 8. Nos. 134, 135, 136. 2 pages, 3 pages, 1 page.
Signed letters in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 134 and 589 ; copies in Vol. 306.
Edgar Town, Martha's Vineyard.
Account of horned cattle, sheep and hay delivered to the
British fleet and army by the inhabitants between the 10th and
15th September 1778. With certificates.
Original. Vol. 28. No. 73. 4 pages.
Lt.-Col. John Lind to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 15. Cambridge. — " I am exceedingly sorry
to be under the necessity of troubling you on this occasion, but
Major-General Phillips's proceedings with Respect to my
Behaviour and authority founded on my letter of the 8th Inst,
makes it absolutely necessary for me to apply to your Exy for a
Gen1 Court Martial to clear up my Conduct on this occasion,
more espetialy as by the Major-General's orders I am Debar'd
seeing him but through the Brigadier-General, when the late
Deputy Chaplain is paid every attention too, his reasons and
report heard on the Strength of which I am so severely Censured
in public orders without being heard, which I can't help thinking
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is a very extraordinary proceeding towards a Lieu1* Col. Cornm^
a Kegiment ? which I flatter myself you will easily perceive by
the anex't Copy of The Orders of the Major-General and Letters
pass'd between the late Deputy Chaplain and me, which I beg
leave to referr to for my present Justification. "With respect to
Mr. Brown he never was put in orders by me or any report
made, tho intended at the particular request of three field
officers. The moment I was made Sensible of the impropriety
of appointing him, I made my excuse, and have the honor to
be, Sir, Your most Humble and most obedient Servant.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 90; with papers annexed 81 to 89.
Annexed: —
Lt.-Col. Lind to the Reverend Mr. Brudenell.
1778, September 8. Cambridge. — 1st letter. — "It being
necessary the 20th Regiment should have a Chaplain or
Deputy to do the Duty at Rutland, I have desired Captain
Rollinson to appoint Mr. Brown to act as such till further
orders, and given the Paymaster directions to pay you for
the time you have acted, and am, Sir, Your most Obedient
Humble Servant."
Rev. Ed. Brudenell to Lt.-Col. Lind.
N.D. — 2nd letter. — Has read with great surprise his letter.
If it is merely residence which is thought necessary remem-
bers Mr. Mungan while deputy chaplain resided chiefly at
Quebec. Must report his dismissal to Maj.-Gen. Phillips.
Desires answer.
Lt.-Col. Lind to the Rev. E. Brudenell.
1778, September 13th. Cambridge. — Answer to letter oj
yesterday. . . "on the Regiment's going from hence and
your remaining behind without saying anything to me or
taking any Steps towards geting somebody to do the duty. .
. . I look't upon it as my Duty to provide another, after
waiting upwards oj a Month, without seeing or hearing from
you." . . . " Mr. Mungan looked on me as Command-
ing Officer of the 20th Regt. and had my leave and Sir
Guy Carleton's through me for zvhat he did." . . .
Rev. E. Brudenell to Lt.-Col. Lind.
1778, September 13. Cambridge. — That his servant on
delivering the letter attended to know if there teas any
answer but was told lie need not wait. Concluded no answer
was meant and laid his letter before Maj.-Gen. Phillips.
Readily cdlows lie failed in attention, politeness, and even
duty, on the regiment moving but from no want of respect.
Acknowledges himself liable to censure,
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Thomas Bibby, Dep. Adj. -Gen. to Lt.-Col. Lind.
1778, September 13. Cambridge. — 3rd letter. — Sends copy of
the General Orders and of letter to Capt. Rollinson.
Major-General Phillips. General Orders.
Marked No. 1. — His disapproval of Lt.-Col. LinaVs letter —
that it marks a want of respect due to the commanding
officer who sliould have been consulted — that Mr. Brown,
nominated, being a minister of the Church of Scotland,
cannot properly serve as chaplain to a regiment which is of
the English Church — that two chaplains are actually resi-
dent at Rutland, and Divine service celebrated, under a
General Parade — that Mr. BrudenelVs character is called
in question and report must be made jrom the regiment.
Thomas Bibby, Dep. Adj. -Gen., to Capt. Rollinson,
commanding the 20th Regiment at Rutland.
1778, September 13. Cambridge. — Maj.-Gcn. Phillips desires
a report whether Mr. Brudcnell has failed in duty or
incurred censure, also whether the Regiment does not attend
Divine service regularly, and if they reported the necessity of
the deputy chaplain residing there.
Lt.-Col. John Lind to Brig.-Gen. James Hamilton.
1778, September 14. Cambridge. — " In obedience to the orders
of the 13th wherein I am so severely Censured, without being
heard, I must refer the Major-Gcncral to my letter of the
above date to the Revd Mr. Brudcnell, a copy of which I
here inclose, beging in Consequence of the above orders and
reasons given which I had not the smallest Idea off, or that
any expressions I Jiad made use of in my letter of the 8th
Ins** could be so strained, I may be allowed a Gen1' Court
Martial to Justify, my Conduct, at the same time you may
acquaint the Major-General I never had any intention to jail
in my respect to him, or to attack in the smallest degree Mr.
BrudenelVs Character as a Clergyman."
Lt.-Col. John Lind to Brig. -Gen. James Hamilton.
1778, September 19. Cambridge. — " In consequence of my
letter of the 14th Insu I beg to know the Major-General 's
Answer as soon as possible, as Mr. Clarke informed me he
was to go the latter end of the week for N. York."
Brig. -Gen. James Hamilton to Lt.-Col. John Lind.
1778, September 19. Cambridge. — "I this moment received
your note of this Day's date and was so far in my way to
shew you Major -General's Phillips' Letter of the 11 th Ins*-
which I received yesterday at dinner-time in as far as related
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to your application for a Gen1- Court Martial. But on
reflection have sent you the whole to peruse, hoping by it to
put a stop to any public hearing, a subject I wisli was done
away, at the same time beg leave to acquaint you that Major-
General Phillips has no objection to Transmitt to the
Commander-in-Chief whatever you have to say on the
Subjects
Lt.-Col. John Lind to Brig.-Gen. James Hamilton.
1778, September 19. Cambridge. — UI this moment received
yours of the 19f/i and should have been happy at Complying
with the Majr- -General's Intentions had I known them ; or
been made Sensible of them before the orders were given out.
It is now too late. I shall therefore . . . appeal to a
Gen1- Court Martial . . . and shall send the Commr'
in -Chief a Copy oj the orders, with the letters that passed
between the late Deputy Chaplain, yourself, and me, without
saying anything further in my Justification." (See also
p. 306. Proceedings of Court Martial with papers annexed.)
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 16. St. Augustine. — Transmits duplicates
of last letters. Affairs of this Province with respect to rebels
nearly in the same situation, excepting some depredations com-
mitted at Smyrna by a privateer and the loss of the "Otter"
sloop, who being sent to intercept her was stranded in a gale of
wind on Cape Canaveral. The loss is serious, as a naval force is
absolutely necessary for the defence of this Province and to
prevent the Southern Colonies receiving supplies from the
French, Dutch, and Spanish settlements. Requests men-of-war
and a supply of field pieces, muskets and ammunition. Pro-
visions needed. Insufficiency of the supplies sent by the
contractors. The flour though lately arrived is bad. " The
propriety of having a Post at the mouth of St. Mary's river for
the protection of his Majesty's Ships of war and the vessels
armed by the Province being strongly urged by Captain Elphin-
stone — I have ordered the Engineer Captain Moncrief to take
a Survey of the fittest place for the purpose, the want of
Provisions which never can be sent over the different Bars and
removed without great risk of loss and certain waste does not
permit at present the execution of the plan, he has proposed its
expediency however being very obvious, I would proceed to it as
soon as the present objection is removed some heavy Guns and
a couple of eight inches howitzeers will be requisite, will be
much wanted the Governor having already taken six twenty four
pounders for the Provincial Naval Armament, if more were to be
taken, it might be of great prejudice. The presents for the
Indians being nearly exhausted, I could wish that some might
be sent, their friendship to us in great part depends upon
it, our Superiority would fix them — in the late invasion of
this Province, when the numbers of the Enemy were re-
ported to be so considerable they did not appear to be very
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forward to assist as probably they conceived that this Province
would only be the prelude to their destruction of course they
remained as it were neuter 'till the retreat of the Enemy having
relieved them from their fears, they then came very readily to
offer their Services and to receive the presents which their good
will and friendship merited in their opinion." Begs warrants
for holding General Courts Martial and for Judge Advocate. Has
not received any orders or instructions relative to his conduct in
this Province except for disciplining the two new battalions.
Has acted on the defensive. This would be a favourable time
for an attack on Georgia if he could keep it.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 8. Xo. 140. 4 pages.
Brig.-Gen. W. B. de Gall to Major-General Biedesel.
1778, September 17. Cambridge. — Has received his letter and
the orders of Major-General Phillips relative to winter clothing.
Sends returns of the regiment and artillery of Hesse Hanau
upon same plan as those of the Brunswick troops.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 66. 2 pages.
Qy. Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Biedesel to Maj.-Gen. Phillips,
18 Sept.
Enclosures : —
List oj articles wanted for officers and men.
Return of men {exclusive of officers) requiring mattrasses and
bolsters.
Ditto requiring different articles of winter clothing.
Ditto who require blankets and caps.
Ditto who have had no clothing for four years whom
Brig.-Gen. de Gall is obliged to provide with
a blanket coat, dec.
Ditto who are obliged to provide long breeches at their
own expense, though they have already paid
for those left with the baggage in Canada.
Vol. 9. Nos. 61-65 and 67. All signed by Brig.-Gen. W. R.
de Gall. 1 page each.
Maj.-Gen. William Heath to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips.
1778, September 17. Head Quarters, Boston. — " Yours of the
14th (sic) enclosing the Accounts, Mr. Commissary Clarke's
report and your own Bemarks came duly to hand, and would
have been sooner answered had not more important concerns
prevented.
" As to any accidental mistake in the Accounts I apprehend that
Messrs. Clarke and Bichardson fully investigated the matter at
their late interviews and corrected whatever they found wrong
in that respect.
" As to the charge of wastage I think it must appear just : the
Provisions are purchased by our Commissaries for the Troops of
the Convention with as much care as for our own, and you are
charged at the same rate ; if therefore a wastage happens by the
shrinking or drying of the several Species of Provisions, or in
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weighing them in small quantities, which I think you will allow,
will always happen, it is consonant both will reason and justice
that you should pay for such wastage. If in a judgment of
Equity the charge for Wastage is greater than can be reasonably
supposed, it deserves consideration, and not otherwise, and of
this those acquainted with the issuing of Provisions are the most
competent Judges.
" The Charges of Rations for our Commissaries and Clerks who
are employed for the sole purpose of serving the Troops of the
Convention, is not higher than the Rations charged to the
Troops, neither are there more Rations charged to you for those
Officers than they are respectively entitled to in the American
Army, and I know of no Rule or Reason why they ought to be
more or less ; if there are more of those Officers employed than
are necessary for the regular delivery of the Provisions, on your
representation they shall be reduced, and this I have several
times mentioned to the Commissary.
" The Rations delivered to the Hospital in Water town in
November last were omitted in the first Account, and are as
much due as any other part of the Accounts yet unsettled, and
for ought I can conceive, are now inserted with equal propriety,
as their validity cannot admit of a doubt.
" In regard to the Rations supplied the Prisoners of War, I was
informed by Major Merserau that you assured him that if the
Prisoners of War were permitted to remove from the Guard Ship
to Prospect Hill you would be accountable for the Provisions
which they received and upon no other consideration should I
have consented to their removal ; I have however ordered those
Supplies to be transferred to a separate account.
" The Title of the Accounts was not inserted by mistake or to
ensnare you, and although you may affect not to know or
acknowledge any such power as the United States yet surely
your present situation, and the recognition of these Independant
States by some of the first Powers in Europe, must be such
demonstrative evidence as not to leave a doubt on your mind,
although you may decline an acknowledgement of it.
" The appelations being the established Stile and Title of these
States, there dignity is not to be waved to gratify the feelings of
any Man, or Power whatever. The former Accounts bore the
same Title, and I never heard that either Lieutenant General
Burgoyne or Sir Wm. Howe conceived them to be indecent.
" As our Commissaries always Contract for Provisions and settle
their Accounts in their own Names, I can see no Necessity for
my signing their Accounts, and as I never have heretofore in any
instance done it, you will excuse my not beginning to do it
in the present instance."
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 38. 2 pages.
Maj.-Gen. William Heath to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips.
1778, September 17. Boston.— " Yours of the 14th (sic)
respecting the Deputy Quarter Master General's Accounts is
before me.
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" That there are very considerable charges for the transporting
of Provisions is certain and they are also equally just. When-
ever it is necessary to remove Provisions from any of the
Magazines for the purpose of supplying the Troops of the
Convention, they most certainty ought to he at the expence of it.
The Provisions being nigh the Troops of the Convention on their
first arrival at Cambridge was fortunate for the Government of
Britain in avoiding the expence of transportation ; but this is by
no means to be plead as a president, when transportation is
unavoidable." ....
" With respect to any Charges for Wood in the Month of Decem-
ber which were omitted in the former Accounts, I refer you to
my observations respecting the Provisions furnished to the
Hospital in November last which are applicable in this present
Case.
' ' As to the Charges for Teaming and carting Wood, they are
not greater than necessity has required, and with all their
exertions you are fully sensible that the necessity of the Troops
for Fuel have scarcely been supplied.
"As the Troops of the Convention were removed back for the
Conveniences of the Country rather than themselves I ordered
the Ass1. Q. M. Genl. to furnish the number of Waggons allowed to
our own Troops, free of expence, and that whatever W7aggons
over and above that number were wanted for the Officers or
Troops were to be charged at the usual Rates and they were
charged accordingly.
"I do not know that more persons are employed in the Q. M.
General's Department than are necessary for the procurement
and delivery of Fuel, if it is your Opinion that there are, any
which you suppose unnecessary shall be discharged, but I appre-
hend upon enquiry you will find that the several Persons who
are employed are necessary in the several Spheres in which they
act.
" The Persons who attended Officers of the Convention to
Philadelphia did it at the request of General Burgoyne with his
assurance that all expences should be paid, and whenever any of
our Officers were sent no charge of Wages has been made for
them — a Charge is made for the time for a Mr. Peck, who is not
an Officer, and was engaged specially to attend an Officer of the
Convention to Philadelphia, I know of no Reason why the United
States should pay for his time while on that Service.
" Upon the whole having paid attention to the several objections
and remarks that you have made and replied thereto, I think you
must be satisfied that the Accounts are just ; I have therefore
returned them and desire that immediate Measures may be taken
for the settlement of them."
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 37. 2 pages.
Major-Gen. Riedesel to Major-Gen. William Phillips.
1778, September 18. Cambridge. — Received letter of yester-
day, and also order relative to requirements of German troops.
Communicated a copy of orders to Brig. -Gen. de Gall. Will
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send his answer soon as received. Called a Council respecting
requirements of Brunswick troops. Gives his opinion that
extraordinary expenses should fall on the Sovereign in whose
service the troops are employed. If Clinton will not provide the
winter clothing he must purchase it himself at the cost of the
Duke of Brunswick and await representations made at home.
Sends two returns specifying the number of blankets he would
wish to have in order to make coats for one part of the corps,
and the number of yards of blue or other coloured cloth necessary
to make long breeches for the whole. The articles mentioned
under No. 1 in the annexed memorial cannot be purchased at
the expense of the Duke.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 69. 4 pages.
Annexed,
1778, September 18. Cambridge. — Memorial, end wanting.
That in consequence of his letter, he summoned the com-
manding officers of the Brunswick troops. They return their
sincere thanks and offer four particulars for consideration.
1st. That as the troops passed through. England in 1776 they
received a blanket and a cap to each man as an extraordinary
gift. That the blankets have been constantly used or carried
on the soldiers' backs and are now almost useless. It cannot
be expected that the Duke of Brunswick will allow now what
ivas at first a gift! they therefore send return of the
number requisite for the men on Winter Hill. 2nd. . That
Sir Guy Carleton ordered each man, on account of
the severe cold in Canada, a long blanket coat, a
pair of long breeches, a cap covering the shoulders,
and a pair of cilores. TJicsc are in a serviceable
condition, but arc in Canada. 3. That the men hare slept
on the boards without straw and many without a blanket.
Though the Americans issue out straw it is spoiled in a very
short time. Would like them to hare mattrasses stuffed with
straw, and a return is sent specifying the quantity of coarse
linen desired. -Xth. A return is sent of necessaries desired
by captains of companies for their men, which lie begs Mr.
Commissary Clarke may procure from Xew York.
Original. Vol. 9. No. 72. 6 pages.
List of different articles required for the repair oj the clothing
small mounting*.
Return oj men (exclusive of officers) who require blankets and caps.
Ditto requiring winter clothing left with the baggage
in Canada and which the soldiers have
already purchased, etc., dec.
Ditto now at Winter Hill who require mattrasses and
bolsters, etc., dr.
Ditto who are provided with long breeches at their
own expencc though they have already paid
for those left with the baggage in Canada.
Return of men who have received no cloatliing in four and a
half years and who must have blanket coats, &c.
Vol. i). Xo. 57-60, 70 and 71. All signed by Riedesel. 1
page each.
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Maj.-Gen. Riedesel to Maj.-Gen. William Phillips.
1778, September 18. Cambridge. — Sends the returns of the
regiment of Hesse Hanau and copy of Brig.-Gen. de Gall's letter
to him. (See above on 17th September.)
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 73. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1778, September 19. New York.— "Nothing but His Majesty's
positive Instructions, of which I send you an Extract, could have
induced me to trouble you or the American Congress again on
the Subject of the Troops detained in New England in direct
Contravention of the Treaty entered into at Saratoga. The
Neglect of the Eequisitions already made on this Subject is
altogether unprecedented among Parties at War. I now however
repeat the Demand that the Convention of Saratoga be fulfilled ;
and offer by express and recent Authority from the King received
since the Date of the late Kequisition made by His Majesty's
Commissioners to renew in his Majesty's Name all the Conditions
stipulated by Lieut. General Burgoyne in Eespect to the Troops
serving under his Command.
"In this I mean to discharge my duty not only to the King
whose Orders I obey ; But to the unhappy People likewise whose
Affairs are committed to you, and who I hope will have the
Candour to acquit me of the Consequences that must follow from
the new System of War you are pleased to introduce. I have the
Honor to be, Sir, your most obedient and most humble Servant."
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 137. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 12 June 1778.
Copy also in Vol. 8. No. 151. 1 page.
•Samuel Remington, Lt. and Qr.-Mr. Royal Regiment Artillery.
1778, September 19. Rutland. — Return of necessaries wanted
by the detachment of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, three
companies and two detachments. Consists of Irish linen,
cambric, lawn, checked linen for shirts, black ribbon for hair,
green camblet, black callemanco, stockings, pen-knives, thread
and tea, velvet stocks, etc.
Signed copy. Vol. 9. Xo. 55. 5 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to [Lord Barrington] .
1778, September 20. New York. — Transmits lists of promo-
tions.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 124. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence, Vol. 20.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Heath.
1778, September 20. Cambridge. — " I find by your observa-
tions on my remarks that these accounts, must, as I have
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imagined, go to our Superiors to be finally settled — the sooner
they are sent the better — I shall not create any delay. As you
decline signing the Accounts as the Military Officer in Command
in the Massachusets Bay, I will propose to you that my name,
also, be omitted. Let the Accounts be headed for Provisions
issued to the British Commissaries, and for Fuel, &c, &c, delivered
the British Assistant Quarter Master General for use of the
Troops of the Convention of Saratoga.
" Under this discription the Accounts may go in, which I most
heartily desire."
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 51. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. Kiedesel to Maj.-Gen. William Phillips.
1778, September 20. Cambridge. — Forwards the representa-
tion and the lists, corrected and altered in the way found
necessary yesterday. The lists of the Hanau Begiment will
follow as soon as Brig.-Gen. Gall sends them.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 68. 1 page.
Lieut. -Colonel John Campbell and Lieut. -Colonel James
Bruce to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 21. Halifax. — That as the regiments under
their command have been at great expense in providing camp
equipage and in coming over to America, as well as unexpectedly
being ordered to encamp, they beg the usual allowance of bat and
forage money.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 16. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lt.-Cols. Campbell and Bruce and Maj. Craig to
Maj.-Gen. Massey, 9 September.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1778, September 21. New York.— No. 17.
Draft. Vol. 8. No. 139. 2 pages.
Signed letters in the Public Kecord Office, America and W.
Indies 134, fo-. 235 ; 589, fos. 45, 50 ; copy 306, fo. 256.
Maj.-Gen. William Heath to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips.
1778, September 21. Head Quarters, Boston. — . . . .
" Although there is not the least necessity of my signing the
Accounts yet I think there is a strict propriety that you, as
Senior Officer of the Troops of the Convention of Saratoga,
should be made chargeable with the supplies furnished to those
Troops."
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 39. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 22. Halifax. — Transmits proceedings of a
General Court Martial. Promotions in the Emigrants corps. The
Dep. Q.M.G. has pushed on the coal business. Halifax strong
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enough to resist any force. 100 days bat and forage money
offered to the reinforcement has been rejected. " Sixty-nine
Rebel Prisoners sent here from Newfoundland, amongst them is
William Taylor, Secretary to Handcock, by whom I learn Thos.
Boilston, a Merc4, who was at Boston, a very rich Man, who had
many Notes from GenL Officers with your Army, and wanted to
go home to pass these Notes, as well as to get his Money out of
the English Fund, which I hear is above £80,000, and Mr.
Bethume is just in the same way, I think it my Duty to inform
You of this ; I now wait with great Impatience to hear, from
your Excellency or my Lord Howe, as indeed my Health would
not allow me to delay longer in America."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 24. 2 pages.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Heath.
1778, September 23. Cambridge. — A long letter. Arguments
maintaining his ground as to the accounts.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 52. 3 pages. Extract. Vol. 8. No. 133.
Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 24. War Office. — Major- Generals Charles
Grey and Jas. Grant having requested leave to return to Great
Britain the matter is referred to him.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 65. 1 page.
Jonathan Clarke, Assistant Commissary General, to
Major-General William Phillips.
1778, September 24. Cambridge. — The quantity of provisions
charged in the Continental accounts for August agrees with, the
quantity delivered. Overcharges of provisions on former
accounts are in some measure corrected and in part accounted
for by rations for their commissaries and labourers, part of it
deducted from the foot of the account and j)art of it remains
unanswered which will probably be accounted for by wastage.
Wastage is regulated in a very uncertain manner. Whatever is
found wanting in the public stores at the expiration of each
month is supposed to be wasted and therefore charged to the
Troops of Convention.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 46. 1 page.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Richard Hughes,
Lieut.-Gov. of Nova Scotia.
1778, September 24. New York.— Acknowledges letter of 6th.
Intends sending two battalions to replace the marines. These
may leave for England on the arrival of the former at Halifax.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 11. 1 page.
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General Sir Henry Clinton to [Brig. -Gen. Maclean].
1778, September 24. New York. — Appointing him, on his
arrival in Nova Scotia and taking the command in place of Maj.-
Gen. Massey, to the local rank of brigadier in that province
only. Submits advisability of a battery and close work near
Point Pleasant, to command that landing, an abbatis to join the
works — from the 10 gun battery to Citadel Hill, etc., to secure
against attempts by land. As the marines are wanted in Europe
he will request the Admiral for an opportunity to send two
battalions to relieve them : on there arrival he can have no
objection to the departure of the marines for England.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 10. 2 pages.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Maj.-Gen. Eyre Massey.
1778, September 24. New York, Head Quarters. — With letter
of 13th June, he received the Engineer's report of the defences
of Halifax. Submits to him and Brigadier Maclean the sugges-
tions as given above.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 9. 2 page*.
Maj.-Gen. W. Phillips to Major Mercereau.
1778, September 24. Cambridge. — Receipt to the American
Commissary of prisoners for six officers of the Brunswick troops
exchanged, but it being thought improper for the soldiers to be
left without some officers they are kept for that purpose. Followed
by certificate from Joshua Mercereau, dated 27 September,
promising a discharge for the same.
Signed copy. Vol. 9. No. 74. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 2 Oct.
Provisions.
1778, September 24. — Account of provisions issued, in store,
and dispatched to St. Augustine.
Copy. Vol. 33. Xo. 43. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 19 Jan. 1779.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 25. Whitehall.— No. 13.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 29. 4 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
fo. 137.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Heath.
1778, September 25. Cambridge. — Sends report upon the
provision accounts, including those for the month of August.
"You will receive, also, a letter I have thought it my Duty to
write upon the S abject.
" As I am still desirous that every Attention to publick faith on
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my part should be observed, I now propose to you that Mr. Clarke
be allowed to go to New York where the present subject regard-
ing these accounts may be submitted from me to Sir Henry
Clinton, and if His Excellency shall see proper to direct me to
receive your accounts under the Title of United States of America,
I shall obey his Orders with the respect and attention due to His
Majesty s Commander in Chief in America.
" I have no objection to Mr. Clarke taking Copies of these
Accounts, which may lead to explanation and serve perhaps to
shorten the time of settling. But I can neither certify to any
examination of them or sign them."
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 53. 1 page.
Brig. -Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 25. St. Augustine. — Transmits duplicate of
last letter and accounts of expenditures and monthly returns of
this District, wherein the Rangers are not included, as he cannot
procure a proper return. These Rangers under Lt.-Col. Brown
"receive no pay . . . without being of service they subsist upon
the King's provisions . . . the few who have horses keep them
to go plundering into Georgia whenever they can form a
party . . . the rank of Lt.-Col. given to Mr. Brown by the
Governor prevents me from the means of reducing them to some
order and regulation. Lt.-Col. Fuser is often sick, and the other
officers being all majors could not take the command from
him ... in the late invasion of the rebels, for want of his not
complying with Major Prevost's orders . . . the corps of
Rangers had been very nearly cut off by a party of the Rebel
Horse, who past in a manner pell-mell with them all the
advanced parties of the Major's posts and might have surprised
the camp but for a check by some of the regulars. Lt.-Col.
Brown tenacious of his rank, the legality of which I am not
acquainted with, had been repeatedly desired to join the Major,
large parties had been sent to cover and protect his retreat, he
never chose to comply till the moment that he might have occa-
sioned the loss of the advanced Corps of the Army if they had
been less alert than they were. As it appears rather hard that
old officers should be commanded by a young man entirely
unacquainted with military matters, though otherwise zealous and
deserving, I beg to be informed by your Excellency whether he
is entitled to his rank, in which case I would request that the
Majors of this Garrison, who are all old officers, might be ordered
to serve as lieutenant-colonels" . . Ensign Schodde abandoned
by the Indians had joined a party of Rangers under Captain
Moore, who had been betrayed to the enemy, wounded and
murdered. Ensign Schodde having escaped has come hither
with a party of Creeks. Provisions needed. Money required
for the Carolina Royalists. The want of Col. Innes or a proper
person to command that corps. Sends memorial from Major
Allaz. Repeats the solicitations of 26th July.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 141. 4 pages,
303
Enclosure : —
Maj. James Allaz, 4th Battalion 60th, to Gen. Sir
Henry Clinton.
1778, September 25. St. Augustine. — Petition. Having been
replaced from half -pay to full-pay, asks leave to sell his
present company for the regulated price. Is fifty -nine years
old, was wounded at Ticonderoga, and his services in
Martinico and Havana have broken Ids constitution.
Signed. Vol. 8. No. 142. 1 page.
Major Prevost to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 25. St. Augustine. — Eecommends Ensign
Davies to succeed Lt. Gordon, promoted 10th August 1777, by
Sir W. Howe, but who was otherwise provided for previous
thereto in some of the Companies in the West Indies.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No, 143. 1 page.
George Vallancey (Asst. Qr.-Mr.-General).
1778, September 25. Cambridge. — General return of neces-
saries wanted by the British troops of the Convention at
Cambridge. Consists of pieces Irish (sic), check linen, Bussia
sheeting, cotton check, thread, shirts, leggings, stockings, buttons
and soap.
Original. Vol. 53. No. 24. 2 pages.
aIa.t.-Gen. William Heath to Maj. -Gen. Wm. Phillips.
1778, September 26. Boston. — To the effect that the accounts
must be settled as they stand.
Copy. Vol, 9. No. 40. 2 pages. Extract Vol. 8. No. 133°.
Lieut. -Gen. James Robertson to Oliver Templeton.
1778, September 26. — Becommendation. That he has acted
the part of a good citizen and is entitled to the protection and
favour of his Majesty's servants.
Copy. Vol. 32. No. 61. 1 page.
Enclosed by Oliver Templeton to Sir G. Carleton, 8 Sep. 1783.
Governor Patrick Tonyn to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 26. St. Augustine. — The naval force has
returned to St. John's River and Prevost sends Captain Moncrief's
plan for a post to secure St. Mary's harbour. Has requested of
Lord Howe an establishment for the protection of rivers and
coast. Invasion of this province said to be concerting by Con-
gress. It is also in contemplation to attack the Creek Nation, and
Col. Williamson is collecting troops in Carolina for that expedi-
tion in case it takes place in preference. The rebel generals
Howe and Elbert are gone to the north to receive instructions,
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etc Genl. Mackintosh is appointed to lead an army to reduce
West Florida ; his reported check by the Indians wants con-
firmation. The Indians have made incursions into rebel
provinces ; they do not molest women and children, but attack
men in arms. Has begged gunpowder of Lord Howe. Capt.
Moncrief desired to give assistance in forwarding some boats
building for protection. P.S. — As the Brigadier sends state of
the provisions for the garrison, mentions that the inhabitants are
in a still lower condition.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. Xo. 144. 3 pages.
Charles Thomson (Secretary to Congress) to
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 28. Philadelphia. — That they make no
answer to insolent letters. (No. 1,168 of Stevens's Facsimiles.)
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 116. f page.
Copy in Vol. 8, No. 152; copies in the Public Record Office,
America and W. Indies 184, fo. 313; and 589, fo. 57; printed
300, fo. 290.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Heath.
1778, September 29. Cambridge. — In answer to letter of 26th.
Denying any intention to "infract" the Treaty at Saratoga.
Can neither pay the accounts nor order them to be paid.
Copy. Vol. 9. Xo. 54. 2 pages. Extract Vol. 8. Xo. 133.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Maj.-Gen. Riedesel.
1778, September 30. New York. — Every attention which cir-
cumstances will allow he will cheerfully pay to the troops of the
Duke of Brunswick.
Copy. Vol. 8. Xo. 148. 1 page.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Gen. Clinton.
1778, September 30. St. Augustine. — Letters received; "the
directions relative to the Carolina Royalists shall be duly observed,
those with respect to the Rangers I shall communicate to the
Governor, to whom they look for pay, &c. . . .
"The extraordinary pay of the Refugees has been given in
consequence of a letter from General Howe to Colonel Stuart,
the paragraph relative to which I herewith send ; the extra-
ordinary Services expected of them, the extraordinary price of
all necessaries rendered it necessary to allow them a higher pay.
The Rangers in this Province had one shilling promised them
per day. Colonel Stuart gave the same to those he had raised
and requested me to take care of these people that came here,
the Memorial of the Carolina Royalists, mention'd their desire
of coming into the Service on the terms offered them by Lord
William Campbell, but were willing untill that could be settled,
to be on the same footing with the troops raised by Colonel
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Stuart. I submitted the same to General Howe in my letter of
27th April last, and gave my reasons for thinking it right to shew
a particular mark of attention and favour to people who had
abandoned everything dear to them to evince their zeal for the
King's Service ; your Excellency was pleased to approve of what
I had done without any particular restrictions; unless that of
the Stoppage for Provisions, to which they with some reluctance
have submitted ; I shall endeavour to make them sensible of the
propriety of your reasons for reducing their pay still more and
soothe them if possible with the indulgence intended not to make
them pay for provisions in future ; — the extraordinary expences
attending the supplying of them, the horses, saddles &c. absolutely
necessary will of course swell my public Accounts considerably,
which will make it requisite to have more money by the first
convenient opportunity."
With regard to articles wanted, has sent some memoranda
by Capt. Shaw, whom he recommends. Eecommends Ensign
McKenzie to succeed Lt. Keppel, and his son George M. Prevost
to succeed Ensign McKenzie.
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 145. 3 pages.
Enclosing General Howe to John Stuart, see 13 Jan. 1777.
Governor Patrick Tonyn to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, September 30. St. Augustine. — " Last night I had the
honour of receiving your Excellency's letter of 25th August
enclosing a copy of a letter to Brigadier-General Prevost relative
to the pay of the Provincial Troops in this province : the contents
of which I shall consider and endeavour some time hence to con-
vince your Excellency that they are not so expensive to Govern-
ment as Dragoons, as they act in that capacity.
" I beg leave only at present to observe that the state of the
province when the rangers were raised absolutely required their
assistance for the defence of our frontiers, that I communicated
the measure to Sir William Howe, who refused to pay them,
although he approved of the establishment, that Lord George
Germain approved of their being raised and since of their being
augmented, that they receive no enlisting money, have no
Barracks or Quarters, are encamped always on the frontiers, are
on perpetual service, they furnish and maintain their horses, and
horse accoutrements, each at their own expence, and receive only
one shilling by the Day.
" They have, Sir, been very useful in this province, and I am
humbly of opinion in the present situation of Affairs that without
great prejudice to the King's Service and endangering the security
of the Plantations, I cannot discharge them ; but I shall
endeavour to establish them on any footing that will correspond
with your Excellency's sentiments, and if the Horse be taken
into the scale, your Excellency will find they are on terms more
reasonable than was imagined.
"I beg leave, Sir, further to surmise that should the rebels
attack the Indian Nations that it will be expedient in order to
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preserve their attachment, that an attack be made upon
Georgia."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 147. 2 pages.
Martha's Vineyard.
1778, September. — " An Account of the Number of Neat
Cattle Delivered Major-General Gray {sic) by the Scelect men of
the Town of Tisbury for the use of the Brittish Garrisons at
Newport & New York in September 1778. Also a Quantity of
Forrage for said Stock." Shows names of persons and number
of cattle from each — 93 in all and 13 tons of forage. Signed
James Athearn, Shubael Cottle and Abijah Athearn, Select men
for 1778.
Copy. Vol. 28. No. 141. 3 pages.
1778, September. — " List of the number of Sheep Delivered
Major- General Gray Comander of a party of Brittish Troops at
the Island of Martha's Vineyard in the month of September
A.D. 1778. And by whome Owned, Delivered by the Subscribers
Scelect men for the Town of Tisbury being Their Proportion of
The Stock then Demanded. Total, 2,752." Signed by the same
as above.
Original signed. Vol. 28. No. 142. 2 pages.
Bev. Edward Brudenell.
1778, October 1. Cambridge. — Proceedings of a Court of
Enquiry upon his dismissal. Papers read. Lt.-Col. Lind
appeared and stated his willingness to give information, but begs
to be excused entering into the whole matter or making a defence,
as he has appealed to a Court Martial.
TV)/. 29. Nos. (with annexed papers) 4:2-4:4:.
Annexed: —
No. 1. Lt.-Col. Lind to Rer.E. Brudenell, 8 September (same
as that annexed to BrudeneWs letter to Sir H. Clinton,
15 September).
No. 2. Rev. E. Brudenell. Answer. (Ditto.)
No. 3. Lt.Bibby, D.A.G., to Lt.-Col. Lind, 13 Sept. (Ditto.)
No. 4. General Orders by Maj.-Gen. Phillips. (Ditto.)
No. 5. Lt. Bibby to Capt. Rollinson, 13 Sept. (Ditto.)
No. 6. Lt.-Col. Lind to Rev. E. Brudenell, 13 Sept. (Ditto.)
No. 7. Rev. E. Brudenell to Lt.-Col. Lind, 13 Sejit. (Ditto.)
No. 9. Lt.-Col. Lind to Brig. -Gen. Hamilton, 14 Sejjt. (Ditto.)
No. 8. Brig.-Gen. James Hamilton to Maj.-Gen. Phillips.
1778, September 16. Cambridge. — "In consequence of your
General Orders, Lt.-Col. Lind . . . looks upon himself as
severely censured . . . and begs leave to apply to Sir Henry
Clinton for a General Court Martial to clear up his
conduct."
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No. 10. Ma j. -Gen. Phillips to Brig. -Gen. James Hamilton.
1778, September 17. Cambridge. — Acknowledges letter.
Comments on the Lt.-Col.'s letter to the Brigadier on the
words " without being heard,'" that he does not know what
the Lt.-CoL understood by the copy of the General Orders
sent 1dm previous to being made publiclc. It urns intended
as a civility, a means for his speaking — the only way of
being heard. Recapitulates order of the letters. Had Lt.-
CoL Lind reported the conduct of the Deputy Chaplain it
should not have passed without reprehension. The Deputy
Chaplain's letter of apology and the copy of orders remained
for near two days with Lt.-CoL Lind previous to the orders
becoming public. If he (Phillips) has a right to have offered
to his consideration the dismissing of a deputy chaplain,
Lt.-CoL Lind has failed in respect and duty.
No. 11. Capt. Rollinson to Lt. Bibby, D.A.G.
1778, September 20. Rutland. — Has assembled the officers ;
tliey have nothing to say against the Rev. Mr, Brudenell.
The regiment has not attended Divine serriee regularly, as
Mr. Money {the only chaplain here) lias been indisposed.
Did not report to Lt.-CoL Lind, being certain he was well
acquainted with the fact.
Schedule.
List of the papers relating to the above case.
Maj.-Gen. Phillips.
1778, October 1, 'Cambridge. — Declaration.
Maj.-Gen. Phillips.
N.D. [1778, October 1.]— Message by Dep.-Adj. Bibby. That
not being able to attend he has directed the Deputy Adjutant to
lay before the Court the several papers relating to the above sub-
ject. That he desires the Deputy Adjutant to read his Declara-
tion and the copies of the various letters, and that he desires the
liberty of making a reply to any parts of Lt.-Col. Lind's declara-
tion which may seem to require explanation or answer.
Vol. 29. No. 29. 1 page.
Prisoners.
1778, October 1. Corunna. — Declaration by Herman Katencamp,
H.M. Consul, touching prisoners taken by Wingate Newman,
commanding the "Vengeance" privateer, of Newberry Port,
Mass. Followed by similar declaration or certificate from Capt.
Newman as to his agreement with the Consul for their exchange
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and calling on all commanders of French and American vessels
to allow them to pass unmolested to England. Includes a list of
the prisoners.
2 copies. Vol. 7. Nos. 36 and 37. 3 pp. and 5 pp.
Enclosed by Lord Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 4 Nov.
Also in the Public Eecord Office, State Papers, Domestic,
Geo. III. 16 ; Foreign Office, Spain 206.
William Spry to Captain Philip (sic) Callbeck.
1778, October 1. Halifax. — Certified true copy, Halifax,
27 January, 1780, by W. Spry, commanding engineer. The
island of St. John being included in Maj.-Gen. Massey's com-
mand, has received orders to take charge, as commanding
engineer, of the fortifications and military buildings. Directs
him as assistant engineer to report present state of the works
and what he proposes to be done this fall and next spring. To
send also a demand of such materials as he may want. Imagines
the lumber may be got cheapest on the Island or from Pictow.
Sends by the ship that takes Capt. Hierlihy's company to
St. John's, two 12-pounders, some intrenching tools and two
puncheons of rum. To take Capt. Hierlihy to his assistance as
overseer.
Vol. 29. No. 299. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1778, October 2. New York.— No. 18.
Draft. Vol. 8. No. 149. 1 page.
Signed letters in the Public Eecord Office, America and
W. Indies 134, fo. 301 ; and 589, fo. 54 ; copy 306, fo. 261.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 2. Cambridge. — That Captain Willoe had been
sent to Canada for clothing and baggage for the troops, but
nothing further is known. Has tried in vain for permission for
an officer to go over the Lakes to Canada, but the season has
advanced towards winter without any hope of success either of
intelligence or clothing. Sends for his inspection and orders
reports, returns, letters and papers as to clothing and blankets.
However the expense may be arranged it is positively necessary
the demand should be complied with. Belies on his Excellency's
goodness that a flag of truce may be directed to cany these
stores to Boston. Has understood that a number of articles of
clothing purchased from subscriptions in Great Britain are
frequently sent to New York ; hopes these troops may share.
Hopes to send an officer to explain this matter, but should he be
refused this by Maj.-Gen. Heath must trust to Mr. Clarke's
intelligence. Has received notice of exchange of officers of
53rd Regiment, also German officers ; all these have gone to
Rhode Island except those German officers thought necessary to
be left in charge of the soldiers ; sends the certificates. Sends
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estimate of cash required. From 25th June to the 24th December
there will be due from forty to fifty thousand pounds. Begs
answers to letters. Submits a copy of his letter to the Secretary
at War and memorial on behalf of officers.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 79. 6 pages.
Enclosures : —
Brig. -Gen. Hamilton and Commanding Officers of corps to
Maj.-Gen. Phillips. See 14 Sept.
Maj. -General Phillips, receipt to Major Mercereau. See
24 Sept.
David Geddes. Estimate of cash, tkc. See 13 Sept.
List of Officers not included in the distribution of lodging
money as sent by Sir Wm.Hou:e. Signed by Geo. Vallancey.
Vol. 9. No. 80. 2 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Phillips and Maj.-Gen. Heath.
1778, June 21 to 2 October. — Paper of extracts of correspon-
dence between Maj.-Gens. Phillips and Heath dated as follows : —
From Phillips 21 June ; from Heath 1 August ; from Phillips
7 September; from Heath 11 September, from Phillips 11, 14,
23 September ; from Heath 26th, from Phillips 29th September
and 2 October. For copies of most of these see the respective
dates.
Vol. 8. No. 133. 6 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Kiedesel to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 2. Cambridge. — Recommending to his protec-
tion the exchanged officers of the Brunswick troops to be employed
or sent to Canada to take charge of men there. Would esteem
it a favour if he would please to exchange the 600 soldiers.
Signed letter. Vol.9. No. 115. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1778, October 3. New York.— No. 19.
Draft. Vol. 8. No. 153. 2 pages.
Signed letters in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 589, fo. 58 and 134, fo. 317 ; copy 306, fo. 262.
Lieutenant Edward Thornhill to Lord Barrington.
1778, October 3. Kinsale. — Memorial. Is entitled to the
money arising from sale of the first vacant ensigncy in the 57th
Regt. Entreats enquiry and interposition on his behalf.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 71. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Barrington to Sir H. Clinton, 27 Oct. 1778.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 4. Cambridge. — Recommends Mr. Commissary
Clarke, who will present this letter.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 91. 1 page.
310
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 4. Cambridge. — Some reason has prevented
the exchange of Col. Webb (American). Bequests that permission
be given to him to go from New York on his parole for a short
time.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 92. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 4. Cambridge. — Has imagined himself " under
a necessity of acting as will appear in these papers submitted."
Eefers him to Lt.-Col. Hill's report and shall not make any
partial application. Has signified so to Lt.-Col. Lind, who it is
presumed intends to observe the same conduct. (See proceed-
ings under 1 October.)
Signed letter. Vol. 29. No. 30. 2 pages,
[Col. David Rogers] to Gov. Patrick Henry.
1778, October 4. New Orleans.
Copy. Vol. 11. No. 105. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
284, fo. 289 ; British Museum, Additional MSS. 21844, fo. 99.
Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 6. War Office. — His Majesty approves the
promotions enclosed in his letter of 23rd July past, except that
the Company in the Fuziliers should be filled by Lt. Layard, not
Lt. Shuttleworth. Letter of 26th of same month likewise
received.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 66. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 6. War Office.— Sir William Erskine to be
allowed to return to Great Britain.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No, 67. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 7. War Office. — Captains Hamilton, Maxwell,
and Norman McLeod of the 71st approved as Majors for an
additional Battalion to Lord McLeod's regiment, to be allowed
to return home.
Duplicate signed Utter. Vol. 6. No. 68. 1 page.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 7. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— That the
Treasury has consented to advance <£8,000 to Messrs. Nesbit,
Drummond and Franks on their account of £9,892 2s. 3hl. for
provisions supplied by them to English prisoners in America.
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To take care that credit be taken for this amount as well as for
other sums issued. Transmits minutes of the Board directing
that such services be settled for out of the contingencies in
America where the services can best be controlled.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 128. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 8. War Office.— Rev. Mr. Burch, chaplain of the
4th, granted leave of absence on account of a fracture in his knee.
Lt. Leland of the 44th regt. dead at Burlington in Yorkshire.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 69. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1778, October 8. New York.— No. 20.
Copy. Vol. S. No. 154. 3 pp.
Signed letters in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 589, fo. 59 ; 134, fo. 321 ; copy, 306, fo. 263.
[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to M>jor-General Eyre Massey, or
Officer Commanding H.M. Forces at Halifax.
1778, October 8. New York. — The Hessian regiment of Seitz
and the provincial one of Bayard sent to replace marines. To
issue what monies the former require for subsistence, and direct
Col. Bayard's regiment to be paid as other provincial corps are
according to Howe's orders of 4th April.
Copy. Vol. 21. Xo. 12. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to John Romnson, Treasury.
1778, October 8. New York. — Sends the enclosed. Materials
have been procured here to make up the clothing in store to
5,000 suits.
2 copies. Vol. 33. Xos. 7 and 22. 1 page each.
Enclosure : —
1778, October 8. — Return of clothing and camp equipage for
the Provincial Forces, received, issued and remaining in the
Inspector General's Stores at New York on this date.
Signed, Alexander Innes, Inspector General.
Copy. Vol. 56. No. 11. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 8. Whitehall.— No. 14.
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 30. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
fo. 115 ; copy 431. to. 273; and in the Saekville MSS.
312
Anthony Knecht to the Lords of the Treasury.
1778, October 8. Memorial. — With certificate by Daniel Wier,
New York, 8 August 1778.
Copies. Vol. 33. Nos. 53 and 54. 2 pages and 1 page
respectively.
Enclosed by John Eobinson to Sir H. Clinton, 8 March 1779.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 8. Treasury Chambers, Whitehall. — Receipt of
letters. " The Remitters Agents have drawn Bills to a very
large Amount for your Supplies of money which have been duly
honoured by the Board, and by the money which they obtain for
their Bills it is hoped that they will be able to provide amply
for your Requisitions without their Lordships being under the
necessity of sending out much Specie ; which can't fail to have
the best Effects, and will be a Considerable saving to the Public."
Appointment approved of Mr. Smith to be Paymaster of pro-
vincial forces. Refers him to the dispatch to Mr. Wier respecting
the supply of provisions. "All Ranks of people here are most
anxious to hear again from your Excellency and Lord Howe, and
they flatter themselves that by his and your Conduct and abili-
ties they shall be made happy with very good and pleasing
Accounts."
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 33. No. 24. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Major-General Eyre Massey,
or Officer Commanding H.M. Forces at Halifax.
1778, October 9. Head Quarters, New York. — To send by the
return of the transports which carry the two regiments to Halifax,
or such other conveyance as the commander of the King's ships
may be pleased to order for that service, as much coal from
Spanish River as can be had.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 13. 1 page.
Lieut. -Gov. Richard Hughes to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, Oct. 10. Government House, Halifax. — Received letter
of the 24th Sept. As the Marine battalion left on the 5th, is glad
to learn reinforcements are to be sent. Does not think an attack
on this post by sea impracticable. Renews request made to Lord
Howe for gunpowder.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 26. % pages.
Brig.-Gen. Eras. McLean to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 10. Halifax. — Major-Gen. Massey with the
battalion of marines sailed for England the 5th inst. Letter of
24th Sept. did not arrive until the 6th, or they should have been
detained for the arrival of the reinforcements mentioned.
Autograph signed letter. Vol, 21. No, 25. 2 pages.
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Resolves of Congress.
1778, October 15. In Congress. — Relative to removing the
Troops of the Convention of Saratoga to Charlottesville in
Virginia. Transmitted to Major-General Heath.
Copy. Vol.9* No. 95. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Heath to Brig.-Gen. Hamilton, 25 Oct.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Comte d'Estaing.
1778, October 16. Cambridge.— By the Treaty of the Con-
vention of Saratoga clothing and necessaries were to have
entrance into the port of Boston. Asks that passports and pro-
tection may be given for that purpose to vessels from Rhode
Island.
Copy. Vol. 9. Xo. 124. 8 pages.
Signed letter in Paris, Arch, de la Marine B.4 Cainpagnes, 146,
fo. 348.
Comte d'Estaing to Maj.-Gen. William Phillips.
1778, October 18. Boston. — That General Heath's passports
for vessels carrying provisions for Phillips's troops will be re-
spected by the French.
Copy {French). Vol. 9. No. 139. 2 pages.
Gov. Bernardo de Galvez to Gov. Patrick Henry.
N.D. [1778, Oct. 19] received 24 Nov. 1779. New Orleans.
Copy (French). Vol. 11. No. 101. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Cornwallis MSS. 4, fo. 175 ;
and America and W. Indies 284, fo. 285 ; British Museum,
Additional MSS. 21844, fo. 121.
William Heath to Brig.-Gen. James Hamilton.
1778, October 19. Head Quarters, Boston. — Has received
"the enclosed" (not here) from D'Estaing. The sentiments of
humanity and politeness exhibit the most amiable disposition.
Will order passports for four vessels addressed to Maj.-Gen.
Prescott and desire Maj.-Gen. Sullivan to forward them by a flag.
Copy. Vol.9. Xo. 125. 1 page.
Troops.
1778, October 19. Halifax. — Return of the party going to
Quebec by land. Signed, Guy Johnson, colonel. The first name
is Ensign Wm. Johnson of the 29th. This and the following
appear to be two of the papers alluded to by Brigadier Maclean
on 24 October.
Vol, 21. No. 38. 1 page.
Also in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21809, fo. 29.
1778, October 19. Halifax. — Return of party of British and
Brunswick Troops ordered to Lunenburg under command of
Lieut. -Col. Speth.
Duplicate. Vol. 21. No. 37. 1 page.
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[Gen. Sir H. Clinton] to Brig. -Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1778, October 20. New York. — Reinforcement for St. Augustine
and Pensacola to sail immediately. To march troops from
Augustine and take post on St. Mary's River, in order to co-
operate with the officer commanding that reinforcement who has
orders to make an impression on Savannah. All armed craft to
be sent to St. Mary's. Capt. Elphinstone to cruize off Tybee
for the fleet.
Draft. Vol. 15. No. 147. 1 page.
[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to Gov. Patrick Tonyn.
1778, October 20. New York. — Sends copy of letter to Prevost
of this date. To give every assistance by collecting all armed
crafts and detaining all private ships of war.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 146. 1 page.
General Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain.
1778, October 20. Philadelphia. —[This date, it will be seen,
is erroneous. The extract is found to be from letter of 21 Oct.
1777.] The casualties of this campaign require a supply of
1,500 drafts early in the spring independent of recruits raised by
the additional companies. Requests additional clothing for
5,000 Provincials.
Extract. Vol.4:. No. 110. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 20. Cambridge. — " Since I had the honour of
addressing Your Excellency by Mr. Clarke an Account is received
of the Cloathing Ships from Canada being arrived at Rhode
Island.
" The necessary Passports are gone for the security of the
Vessels entering Boston Harbour, and I shall expect them in a
few days.
" I must request, Sir, that the Commissions for Cloathing, &c,
with which Mr. Clark was charged may still go on, as it will be
quicker made up, and better adapted for the present instant than
the regular Cloathing which may by this means be fitted to the
Soldiers by degrees and regularly.
" The system of the Germans differs from ours, and I have,
therefore, desired Major-General Reidesel to write to Mr. Clark
upon the Subject of his Cloathing Commissions. But ^sve hope
in general that Donation Cloathing may be given to the whole.
And this leads me to observe that the Officers live in
anxious hope of forage Money or some equal allowance, for I do
assure you, Sir, their necessary Expences are so great that it will
be impossible for them to support without some assistance.
" I hear that Lieutenant Campbell is arrived at Rhode Island
and I shall soon see him at Cambridge.
" Mr. Hayes the Surgeon informs me that he has your
Excellency's Permission to go for England, he being not included
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in the Convention but an Exchanged Officer. 1 take for granted
he has reported justly in saying he has your Excellency's leave
and I shall, therefore, allow him to go when he has settled the
Hospital Accounts : Indeed one Surgeon General is sufficient and
Mr. Wier will remain.
" Of the variety of matter with which I have been obliged to
trouble Your Excellency by Mr. Clark, I will hope to receive
orders upon soon, and that with that Gentleman's return I may
know your Excellency's sentiments of those Publick Transactions
referred to in my letters."
Signed letter. Vol. 53. No. 32. 2 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Richard Prescott.
1778, October 20. Cambridge. — " Immediately on the Eeceipt
of your Letter of the 12th instant, I writ a Letter to the
Count d'Estaing, respecting Passports for Flags of Truce
Vessels. I send you Copies of the Letter from me to Count
d'Estaing, and the Counts Answer you have, also, a Copy of a
Letter from Major-General Heath, with a Draught of the Pass-
ports he means, as I suppose, to send to you. By these you will
perceive that the Vessels bearing Cloathing may proceed in
Safety ; and I shall lose no Time in discharging of them.
" I am very sorry to hear by my Secretary, that we shall not
immediately receive the whole of the Money expected, but as you
were in Want for your own Garrison, it was natural you should
use the Cash you had, as the Communication with New York will
soon reimburse you and serve us. I beg, however, that you will
send round as much as possible, and whenever the next arrives
(I hope it may be already arrived), that it may be forwarded
directly.
"We are in so much Want of Money here, that the Officers find
Difficulty to Subsist ; I shall, therefore, be much obliged to you,
to send by Land three or four thousand Pounds ; this may be
done by Mr. Geddes, or by Lieutenant Campbell, as the one may
bring the present Sum I request for immediate Use, and the
other may go round by Sea, charged with the greater Sum. . . .
"Mr. Clark writ to me in Consequence of the Arrival of the
Canada A'essels, to have my Orders whether the Commission he
was charged with for Soldiers Cloathing, and Necessaries should
be executed. It is agreed upon that they should be, and I must
request you will have the Goodness to forward the Letters for
Sir Henry Clinton and Mr. Clark, with all Expedition.
"Ensign Savor}', who is in Charge of the British Cloathing, and
the German Officer, also, will in Course, proceed with the Vessels,
in which, when their Commission is ended, they may return to
Rhode Island."
P.S. — "I have recollected that it may be possible for you to have
received Accounts from New Y^ork of the Intention of sending
Cash from thence, as I have demanded near iJ50,000, but I
request, in that Case, it may not retard the Vessels, as we want
the Cloathing at present more than money, and when the latter
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arrives at your Island, it may be conveyed to us by Land; I there-
fore request that, Money or not Money, the Cloathing Vessels
may be sent to us.
"I shall take it as a great Favor if you will transmit to Sir
Henry Clinton Copies of the Letters I send to you."
Copy. Vol. 9. Nos. 120 and 121. 8 pages.
Eesolves of Congress.
1778, October 21. — That David Franks, Commissary of British
Prisoners, had abused the trust reposed in him by Congress, by
a letter written to Moses Franks in London, which he had
endeavoured to convey through the British line. Gen. Arnold
to arrest and convey him to jail.
Vol. 8. No. 161. % pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Washington to Sir H. Clinton, 26 October.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Kobinson.
1778, October 22. New York.— Requests that, in the impossi-
bility the contractors' agents experience here in procuring a
sufficient supply of money by bills on their constituents, he will
urge the Treasury to send a considerable sum in specie. Begs
to refer them to Mr. Crowder„one of the agents, for information.
2 copies. Vol. 33. Nos. 8 and 23. 1 page each.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Heath to Maj.-Gen. Richard Prescott.
1778, October 22. Boston. — Acknowledges letter of 12th inst. ;
sends the enclosures to Maj.-Gen. Phillips. Forwards a packet
from him and four passports for vessels with flags to come round
with the baggage, clothing, etc., for the Convention troops. The
flag just arrived with clothing had a passport from a British
commander only. Count D'Estaing points out this as improper.
Copy. Vol.9. Xo.127. 1 page.
Colonel Guy Johnson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 22. Halifax. — " After being forced by contrary
Winds to the Capes of Virginia, we enter'd the Gulph of St.
Lawrence the 4th of this Month, and on the 6th being near the
Isle of Anticosti, we were forced out by a storm at North West,
in which we split our fore Top Sail, Sprung the Top Mast and
main Top Sail Yard ; The Gale abating when we got off Louis-
bourgh, we again stood into the Gulph, and had reached the Bird
Rocks on the 11th when we were forced away a Second time,
having suffer'd much in our Rigging ; from the reported State of
which, of the Water, the Insufficiency of the Seamen that re-
mained fit for duty, and the condition of the German, and other
Troops worn with fatigue, and almost naked, in a Northern Lati-
tude at this advanced Season, we found it necessary to put in
here last Week, where the General obligingly offer'd to procure
additional Sailors, and give us all the aid in his power, if it should
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be deemed practicable to prosecute the Voyage ; but after making
the necessary enquiry's the Owners of the Ship cou'd not be pre-
vail'd on to undertake it, neither can the General obtain any
other conveyance for us this Season.
"Lt.-Col. Speht is order'd with his Corps to Lunenburgh, and
some of the Officers, Canadians, &c, are gone for St. John's
River, being permitted to try for Canada by Land, accompanied
with one of my Indians and two others of my People, and (with
the Generals approbation) I have sent the Dispatches by the
Officer who marches them, and the General has given me every
Assurance of being forwarded as early as the Season will permit,
notwithstanding which, the delay is a Sensible disappointment
and mortification to me, that can only be alleviated by the
prospect of some occurring Services here, and of arriving in
Canada before the lesser Rivers are open, or the Commencement
of Operations."
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 27. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1778, October 23. New York.
Copy. Vol. 8. Xo. 155. 5 pages.
Signed letters in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 134, fo. 337 ; and 589, fo. 62 ; copy 306, fo. 268.
Halifax.
1778, October 23. Halifax. — Return of engineers and over-
seers of Nova Scotia. Signed, W. Spry, ComdB- Engineer.
Vol. 21. No. 88. lpage.
1778, October 23. Halifax. — Return of gunpowder in store.
Signed, James Morden, Ordnance Store Keeper.
Vol. 21. No. 34. lpage,
General Sir Henry Clinton to [Lord Barrington] .
1778, October 24. New York. — Lieut. Chapman appointed
captain lieutenant in the 52nd, and goes to England by this
opportunity.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 95. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence, Vol. 20.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 24. Whitehall.— No. 15.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 31. 8 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
fo. 173 ; copy 431, fo. 274 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Halifax.
1778, October 24. Halifax. — Establishment of the General
Hospital. Signed, J. Jeffries, purveyor.
Copy. Vol, 21. No. 32.»2l page.
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Brig.-Gen. McLean to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 24. Halifax. — Extreme difficulty in procuring a
sufficiency of fuel. The quantity at present in store not sufficient
for the troops till the middle of January. Wood extremely
scarce and risen to the enormous price of 40*. the cord. Maj.-Gen.
Massey's vessels not returned from Spanish River. Sent a small
vessel to experiment on cutting and procuring wood about 7
leagues to the eastward of this. Regiments still in camp. " The
Nancy armed Ship, which sailed from New York on the 10th of
September with a Detachment of British, and German Troops on
board for Quebec, put in here the 14th Instant, by the inclosed
Memorial, No. 1. The Officers on board represent the Impossi-
bility of going up the River St. Lawrence at this advanced Season
of the year, in which they are supported by the unanimous
Opinion of everybody here conversant in the Navigation of that
River, the more so as the Ship wants some repairs ; I have
therefore ordered the Troops on board her as ^ return No. 2,
to winter Quarters at Lunenburg, where they will be well Acco-
modated. Some Officers and several Canadians who were on
board the Nancy, presented me a Memorial to obtain leave to go
to Quebec by land. Having on enquiry found that their Scheme
was very practicable ; I gave them all the Assistance in my Power.
No. 8, will inform your Excellency of the Number of Persons."
Has continued the intrenchment round Citadel Hill. Gen.
Massey had erected two batteries at Point Pleasant. Chief
Engineer Capt. Spry is now drawing plans of all the works
around this place. Will send these as soon as finished. Captain
Spry has no money. Has granted a temporary warrant for
.£4,000. Sends a return of the assistant engineers and overseers
employed in that department. Whatever his sentiments on so
great a number will not make any alteration till he receives
directions. Want of powder ; sends return and requests a supply.
Sends also a return of the artillery mounted with quantity of
ammunition at each post as also a return of the troops in the
Province. Has found here a number of refugees, besides what is
called a Charity List, who have and do receive provisions from
the King's stores. Desires directions whether to continue them
or not. Incloses return of the establishment of the General
Hospital. Has received letter from Lt.-Col. Campbell as to
allowing Capt. McDonald of his regiment to dispose of his com-
mission, his health being much impaired. The Lt.-Col. also asks
leave for Lt. Campbell to go to Head Quarters concerning affairs
of his regiment. The Province tranquil. Harmony between the
Lieutenant-Governor Hughes, Sir George Collier and himself.
P.S. — "Of 500 French and Rebel Prisoners who were here, there
now only remain 35 the others having been sent in Flags of
Truce by Sir George Collier — the French in those that were
sent to Newfound Land, in order to carry off the Inhabitants of
St. Piers — the Rebels to Boston."
Duplicate sif/ned letter. Vol. 53. No. 21. 6 pages.
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[Navy Board] to John Robinson.
1778, October 24. London. — Report on the application of
midshipmen, sent out in command of the small armed vessels to
the River St. Lawrence, for the same pay during their service on
the Lake as lieutenants commanding armed ships are allowed in
the navy.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 156. 3 pages.
Copy in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21706, fo. 102.
Jonathan Clarke to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
[1778, October 25.] — Report, as Deputy Commissary of the
Troops of Convention, on presenting the American accounts for
supplies to these troops.
Vol. 8. No. 159. 5 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
fo. 365; 589, fo. 65; and 155, fo. 169.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1778, October 25. New York.— No. 24.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 157. 3 pages.
Signed letters in the Public Record Office, America and
W. Indies 134, fo. 347 ; and 589, fo. 66 ; copy 306, fo. 272.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1778, October 25. New York. — Separate. Sends report of
Commissary Clarke above.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 158. 1 page.
Signed letters in the Public Record Office, America and
W. Indies 134, fo. 361 ; and 589, fo. 64 ; copy 306, fo. 274.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Heath to Brig.-Gen. James Hamilton.
1778, October 25. Head Quarters, Boston. — " I have this
moment received the enclosed Resolve of the Honourable
Congress and a letter from His Excellency General Washington
to have it carried into effect without delay.
" The orders for this movement came as unexpected to me as
they will to you, but I must desire that you will immediately
give notice of it to the Officers and Troops that they may be
ready to move as soon as possible.
"It seems by the resolve of Congress, that the sole reason for
the removing the Troops of the Convention is founded on
Sir Henry Clinton's not furnishing passports for American
vessels to bring provisions to Boston for the use of those Troops,
or supplying them with provisions himself, as appears by a letter
received since I have been writing, brought by another express
from his Excellency General Washington, in which he is pleased
to observe, ' The first request we know has never been granted,
and I imagine no steps have been taken to supply the Troops
* from New York or elsewhere ; if there have, agreeable to the
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' letter and Spirit of the resolution, they are to remain where
' they now are, if not they are to be sent forward in the manner
pointed out in mine of Yesterday.'
"As nothing of the latter has been done of any Consequence
the orders by the first express must be complied with.
"I do not know exactly where Charlotteville is situated, but am
certain the distance must be very considerable, you will please
to determine whether it will not be best for the Vessels which
came from Canada with the baggage to proceed to Virginia,
which will save you a very considerable expense.
" The necessary Provisions, Waggons, &c, will be provided at
different Stages on the rout, and you may depend upon every
assistance in my power/'
P.S. — " I will inform you to-morrow in what Divisions the
Troops are to march."
Copy. Vol. 9. No, 96. 2 pages.
Enclosing Resolves of Congress, 15. Oct.
Major-General Riedesel and Brigadier-General James
Hamilton to Major- General William Heath.
1778, October 26. Cambridge. — Answer. " It becomes
necessary for us to make only one observation upon your letter,
and to do it properly it is necessary to transcribe what you have
quoted from General Washington's letter to you, He is, as you
write pleased to observe
" ' The first request we know has never been granted,
' and I imagine no steps have been taken to supply
■ the Troops from New York or elsewhere ; if there
' have, agreeable to the letter and spirit of the Resolu-
1 tion, they are to remain where they now are, if not
1 they are to be sent forward in the manner pointed out
' in mine of yesterday.'
"Upon this passage of General Washington's letter you are
pleas'd to make the following remark :
" ' As nothing of the latter has been done of any
' consequence, the Orders by the first express must be
' complied with."
"We profess, Sir, not clearly to understand your remark, and
as the consequences upon it are of a very serious nature, we
wish you would be so good to reconsider General Washington's
letter. What you mention of not having been done 'of any
consequence ' we apprehend may have reference to the Provisions
brought here in the Summer, and surely, Sir, cannot be con-
sidered as belonging in any part to the late resolutions of the
American Congress of September and October.
" It may therefore be presumed that provisions are ordered
from New York to Boston for the use of the Troops of Convention
but that there has not been sufficient time for the arrival there
of the Victualler Ships.
"While, therefore, there remains any doubt upon this matter,
and that General Washington's Orders are conditional, and have
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a reference to what Sir Henry Clinton may do on this subject, we
submit to you whether it might be not reasonable that an explicit
answer should be had from Sir Henry Clinton before the Troops
of Convention are positively put upon a march for so many
hundred miles in the severe season of Winter and in the unlucky
situation you well know they are in respecting their want of
Cloathing." But if the march is to take place they trust he will
render each day's march as moderate a distance as the nature of
the Country will admit — that he will allow the troops to halt as
often as may be convenient — that they may be marched in such
divisions as to be furnished with quarters in barns or otherwise
as may be necessary for them, and that provisions may be so
ordered to be issued upon the march that there may be no
apprehension of want. Ask that the flag of truce lately arrived
may be unloaded and the blankets, cloth for breeches and
leggings, shoes and stockings be delivered to the troops particu-
larly at Rutland prior to the order of march. They would
certainly prefer the Canada vessels going to Virginia and desire
that an officer be permitted to go to Rhode Island to detain the
vessels and to forward Mr. Geddes to Cambridge. Propose
Lt. Collier for this as his baggage is all on board, but to prevent
any delay beg that the accompanying letter might be forwarded
by express to Ma j. -Gen. Prescott at Rhode Island. In a matter of
such moment, they earnestly request passport for an officer
(Capt. Masters) to go to New York to report to Sir Hy. Clinton.
Copy. Vol. 53. No. 38. 3 pages.
Major-General William Heath to Major-General Riedesel
and Brigadier-General James Hamilton.
1778, October 20. • Head Quarters, Boston. — " Gentlemen,
Your joint favor of this date inclosing a letter from Major General
Phillips to Major General Prescott, is before me ; my great indis-
position of Body forbids my answering of it so particularly as I
otherwise should do.
" The letter to Major General Prescott I have sent by express,
and copy of your letter to me, to His Excellency General
Washington.
" I shall have no objection to Mr. Collier's going to Rhode
Island, if it should appear necessary, and any part, or all, the
Cloathing (as you may choose) on board the Flag shall be
landed. I cannot see any necessity of, or advantage that can
accrue from an Officer's going to New York. If you wish to write
to Sir Henry Clinton I Avill forward it to General Washington
without delay and request him to send it in by a flag.
" As the resolve of Congress and His Excellency's orders are
express, that the Troops should move, if no steps have been
taken before a time therein mentioned to supply them, and I do
not know that there have been any, and your letter only observes
that it may be presumed that provisions are ordered, I dare not
delay the removal of the Troops, but have given your letter at
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large to General Washington who will, if he chooses perhaps
have time to express himself further by the time the Troops are
ready to march."
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 94. 2 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Maj-Gen. Richard Prescott.
1778, October 26. Cambridge. — That an order is arrived for
the Convention troops to march into Virginia. Desires him to
give notice to the Commander-in-Chief by the first opportunity.
Major. -Gen. Heath has been requested to allow an officer to go to
New York as also for Lt. Collier to return to Rhode Island. Will
send all particulars by latter. Requests that the two Canada
ships be detained at Rhode Island till he sends directions for
them to go to Virginia. Necessity for Mr. Geddes coming here
with money " without which we cannot possibly proceed, as we
have not one shilling among us."
2 copies. Vol. 9. Nos. 110 and 123. 2 and 3 pages respec-
tively.
Treasury.
1778, October 26. London. — Papers marked 1 to 7, viz. : —
(1) Abstract of the advices received from Daniel Wier of the
number of rations daily consumed October 1777, to August
1778.
(2) Comparison between the stock of provisions on 10 October
1777 and 26 April 1778 (from Daniel Wier's Returns).
(3) Ditto, 26 April 1778 and 30 August.
(4) Ditto, 30 August and 14 September.
(5) List of ships lately taken up — 22 ships — 7,965 tons and
1,356 seamen.
(6) State of the provisions at New York and Rhode Island
grounded on Daniel Wier's return, dated 14 September.
(7) List of ships which will remain in America after the
departure of those mentioned in Daniel Wier's letter of 14 Septem-
ber, as meant to be sent to Cork directly.
Vol. 2. No. 130.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Daniel Wier 31 October and
further enclosed to Sir Hy. Clinton on the same date.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 26. Head Quarters. — "By direction of Congress
I transmit you the inclosed copy of their Resolutions on the 21st
instant respecting David Franks, Esq., by which you will perceive
he will not be permitted to act as Commissary to the British
prisoners after the 10th of next month ; and that it is their desire
that your Excellency will nominate a proper person, who, having
received their approbation, may succeed Mr. Franks in the Office."
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 160. 1 page.
Enclosing Congress Resolutions, 21 Oct. 1778.
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Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 27. War Office. — Sends the enclosed to make
such enquiry on as may be thought proper.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 70. 1 page.
Enclosing : — Lt. Thornhill. Memorial to Lord Barrington,
3 Oct.'
General Sir Henry Clinton to [Brig. -Gen. John Campbell].
1778, October 27. Head Quarters, New York. — Directing him
to proceed with his troops to Pensacola and to take command of
H.M. forces in West Florida. Tho commanding officer has been
instructed to erect a fort on the Mississippi at or near where Fort
Bute stood, to command entrance of the Ibberville, with a
garrison of 300, also to provide 2 or more gallies to protect the
navigation of the river and prevent any craft of the rebels
descending to New Orleans. To communicate with Col. Stuart.
Blank warrants for general courts martial and deputations for
Judge Advocates will be given him and he is hereby authorized
to approve sentences of such Courts excepting reduction of
Commissioned Officers and those that are capital. Waldeck
Regiment going under his command to receive their subsistence
subject to the same stoppages as the British troops. Copy of
their last settlement will be given him. The Provincial troops
are paid up to 23rd Feb. 1779 inclusive. Lt. Hugh Mackay
Gordon of the 16th regt. of Foot to be invested with money to
pay them when next subsistence becomes due.
Copy. Vol. 13. Xo. 51. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Colonel John Stuart,
Superintendent of Indian Affairs.
1778, October 27. New York.— Has dispatched 1,000 under
Brigadier General Campbell to Pensacola. Three thousand
detached also under Lt.-Col. Campbell of 71st Regiment to lake
possession of Savannah. Encloses copies of their instructions.
With regard to employing the Indians refers him to Gen. Howe's
letter of 12 July 1777. Has sent orders to Prevost to march to
St. Mary's river to co-operate with Lt.-Col. Campbell.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 148. 2 pages.
Major-General Baron de Riedesel and Brigadier-General
James Hamilton to Major- General William Heath.
1778, October 27. Cambridge. — Receipt of his letter of yester-
day's date. Major-General Phillips is totally unacquainted with
whatever may have passed between Gen. Washington and Sir
Henry Clinton and they themselves can know nothing of the
subject but what is described in his (Heath's) letter, and as the
inserted paragraph of Gen. Washington's letter gave cause for
making the observation they did in their letter of yesterday they
leave it there. Thanks for permission to Lt. Collier to go to
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Rhode Island. Consider the refusal to permit Capt. Masters
going to New York as a hardship, since it is necessary Gen.
Clinton should he fully acquainted with the situation of the troops.
They renew their request. Are anxious that on the march daily
distances he not more than 10 or 12 miles and the divisions in
small hodies. Sends a few particulars upon the subject of the
march of last year which they hope will prevent all complaint on
this. Desire the march be delayed until the British troops at
Rutland have received shoes, stockings and other necessaries.
Copy. Vol. 53. No, 37. 3 pages.
Major-General Baron de Riedesel and Brigadier-General
James Hamilton to Major- General William Heath.
1778, October 27. Cambridge. — Enclose two orders of march,
one for the British, the other for the German Troops of Con-
vention. Observations on the desirability of inarching in several
small divisions as the barns of the inhabitants will not be able
to hold many men. Are convinced that in this winter season he
means to put the men under cover. Hope that quarters will be
provided for officers and horses for such as require them.
Provisions will be more easily obtained for smaller divisions.
Arrangements which could be made about escort. Maj.-Gen.
Riedesel will incline to stay 24 hours in the rear of the march to
regulate anything necessary. Should the enclosed order of
march be adopted, request that the first division of the Germans
move from Winter Hill the same day as the 2nd or 3rd division
of the British move from Rutland. But should his sentiments
be contrary to the enclosed order they still hope he will not
direct large divisions, also that they may be allowed to regulate
the distribution of them.
Copy. Vol. 53. No. 36. 3 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1778, October 28. New York. — Presents copy of a memorial
from the Major Commandant and other officers of the Provincial
corps of Queen's Rangers to the late Commander in Chief pray-
ing his intercession with the King to establish them in the rank
of the army. Their signal services induce him to recommend it
and request that it be laid before his Majesty.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 162. 1 page.
Major- General Heath to Major- General Riedesel and
Brigadier- General Hamilton.
1778, October 28. Head Quarters, Boston. — Acknowledges
their favours of the previous day. The distribution, although
exceedingly convenient for the troops, will be very tedious for the
inhabitants. The divisions must be larger than they propose.
Has formed a plan of march dividing the British into three and
the German into two divisions agreeable to the enclosed schedule ;
in such divisions thinks they will be made tolerably comfortable
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on the march. Alteration of corps from one division to another
may be made. List of officers and men must be given in before
the troops march. Gov. Trumbull will direct their movements
after they reach Enfield. They are to start next Wednesday.
Does not see any advantage of Capt. Masters going to New York.
However, as they appear anxious for it, consents that he may go
to Gen. Washington with Capt. Bliss on condition that he pays
Capt. Bliss's expenses and thence to Clinton if Washington
thinks proper, otherwise he is to join the troops. Distances
cannot exactly be determined, as convenience of covering must be
consulted. Biedesel's request to stay behind for the time pro-
posed is agreeable.
Copy. Vol. 53. No. 35. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
[Query about 1778, October 28.] — Distribution of the Troops
of Convention on their march to Connecticut on their way
to the State of Virginia.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 93. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 29. Cambridge. — "An order has been given
very sudden and very unexpected for the Troops of the Convention
of Saratoga to march from Masachusetts Bay to Charlotteville in
the County of Albermarle in the Province of Virginia.
" It is needless for me to make any Remarks upon this March
as Your Excellency will perfectly judge upon the matter respect-
ing the distance, the season of the Year, the ill condition of the
Troops for such an Operation, but in a particular manner as the
Order stands connected with, or opposed to, the treaty of Con-
vention made at Saratoga between Major General Gates and
Lieutenant General Burgoyne.
"I leave the whole to Your Excellency's wisdom and judgement,
observing only that the Troops, both Officers and Men, have
received this order as becomes them, and are preparing for this
March of seven hundred Miles with the utmost chearfullness,
Alacrity, and a most determined perseverance in their Zeal and
duty in His Majesty's service.
"I inclose for Your Excellency's perusal Copys of all the
Papers that have passed upon this subject between Major General
Heath and Brigadier General Hamilton and Major General
Reidesel.
" The reason for the two latter corresponding with Major
General Heath is owing to that American Officer having ceased
of some time writing to me, of which I have not informed Your
Excellency before, nor do I recollect whether 1 verbally
mentioned it to Mr. Clarke.
" It has happened most fortunately that Lieutenant Campbell
is just arrived with the donation from Your Excellency to the
Troops which, with other Necessaries, will prove of essential
service on this occasion — but the two Clothing Vessels from
Canada I have stopped at Rhode Island meaning with Your
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Excellency's Permission to order them round to Virginia to
meet the troops there at their Arrival ; and I shall detain the
Vessel in which Lieutenant Campbell came untill after the
March is begun, as I propose to put into her all superfluous
Stores and Baggage.
" This letter goes by Captain Masters of the 24th Regiment
who has permission from Major General Heath to attend
General Washingtons Commands at His Head Quarters for his
going on to New York. I have been desirous of sending an
Officer of this Rank as he will be able to answer a number of
Questions which Your Excellency may chuse to make, and to
give such clear reports of the State of the Troops as cannot well
be crowded into a letter.
" This Officer as well as Captain England, who went into New
York some little time ago on parole will receive Your Excellency's
orders upon the necessary applications to General Washington
for the manner in which they are to join the Troops of Conven-
tion upon their March, unless Your Excellency and General
Washington shall settle that they go round by sea or otherwise
as may be thought proper. Captain Masters has a request to
make relating to himself and his private affairs, which he has my
liberty of submitting to your Excellency's consideration.
" The return of Mr. Commissary Clarke by the most expeditious
method seems absolutely necessary as the Publick Papers in his
Department as Commissary General are all at Cambridge, and
lie will probably have Publick Accounts to settle with the
American Commissaries. I will, therefore, hope you may obtain
permission, Sir, for Mr. Clarke going by land from New York,
and he may return to Cambridge with the Officer who conducts
Captain Masters to General Washington's Head Quarters.
"Your Excellency will perceive that the Orders of Major
General Heath respecting the March of the Troops of Convention
are special and Positive in every respect, but as it relates to me,
and as I am in close confinement under a Guard in my Quarters
I apprehend Your Excellency will approve of my silently attend-
ing on whatever may be further directed on my Subject — I mean
as it relates to Major General Heath ; for I have taken the
liberty of writing to General Washington requesting to know
what directions he may have given relating to my future situation
— that General being, as Yrour Excellency will observe, empowered
by 11 ie American Congress to govern the March of the Troops of
Convention from Masachusetts Bay to Virginia.
" Mr. Hayes, the Surgeon, being an exchanged Officer, will go
from hence to Rhode Island, as will also Lieutenant Collier, my
Secretary, by permission of Major General Heath. I shall keep
one of these Gentlemen till the last moment that I may finally
Report upon the Marching of the Troops."'
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 53. No. 34. 4 pages.
Ma.t.-Gen. William Phillips to General Washington.
1778, October 29-. Cambridge.- Capt. Masters who delivers
this letter has a pacquet for Sir Henry Clinton. Requests per-
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mission for him to carry it to New York. It is fortunate that
the direction of the march has been given to His Excellency.
" In the present situation of things respecting the Troops of
Convention I am led to trouble you, Sir, on a Subject which,
otherwise, I should be silent upon — I mean my own Situation,
and I will request to be informed whether it is intended that I
should remain in my present confinement at Cambridge, or
whether I am to move with the Troops of Convention. These
are questions it would be improper in me to make to Major
General Heath, but your Excellency having the direct and positive
power over the future destination of the Troops of Convention
opens to me an intercourse with you, Sir, whose Character stands
admired, even by those whom Publick Calamity and the unhappy
disputes between America and Great Britain have compelled to be
Your Enemies, and who view your private virtues in the fairest
light.
" I by no means, solicit to know how far the American Congress
have entered into Major General Heath's reasons for his Conduct
towards me, nor whether at my arrival at Virginia, if I am to be
sent thither, I am to be continued or not in close confinement.
I only wish to know if it is intended I should leave Cambridge
and, if so, when and how. I have necessarily a great deal of
Baggage and a numerous Suite, and the Situation of the Aides
de Camp and Staff Officers who compose my family will depend
on a great measure upon what shall be done with me.
" Under this description allow me to request your orders upon
this Subject.
"I will not plead inconveniences upon so long a Journey nor the
want of good health ; for I possess the latter so entirely as would
render the journey of no Account, but I will honestly own a
strong desire to visit my friends before I take my residence in
Virginia which I acknowledge to view as a state of Exile that
will necessarily continue for a long duration. I have, also, con-
nections in Great Britian from whom I have never been able to
hear of fourteen Months which, with a total ignorance of my
private affairs, makes me desirous of settling the latter, and of
communicating once more freely with my friends and relations
before I am fixed in my Retirement in Virginia.
" If these reasons appear to a Gentleman of your nice feelings
of any force I will hope to receive passports for myself and
Family agreeable to my request. If I do not I shall still be in
the opinion that a Refusal will be Painfull to you as a Private
Gentleman, however, in Your Publick Character such refusal may
have become necessary ; and I can, then, only lament that this
unhappy War will not always allow the Principles of Generosity
to Operate.
" By the resolution of the American Congress, by which is
given to you, Sir, an entire power over the troops of Convention,
I apprehend, this application goes properly to Your Excellency ;
but, should I mistake, I will relie on Your goodness to refer my
request to the President of the American Congress, and that you
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will do it so as to render my having written to you on the Subject
free of any intention of disrespect for Mr. Laurens."
Copy, Vol. 53. No. 33. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 30 Oct.
Maj. -Gen. Wm. Heath to Brig. -Gen. James Hamilton.
1778, October 30. Head Quarters, Boston. — His letter of this
date enclosing report of the Assistant Quarter Master General
just received. Two warrants are issued to impress waggons for
the Convention troops. The Capt. of Provost shall have pass-
port to Rutland. Maj. -Gen. Phillips is to go with the other
officers and troops. No concessions have yet been made by
Gen. Phillips for the expressions for which he was restricted ;
when he chooses to proceed to Kutland an escort shall attend
him.
Copy. Vol. 9. No, 122. 2 pages.
Maj. -Gen. William Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 30. Cambridge. — Sends the enclosed. Desires
him to negative his request to go to New York if he thinks it
improper.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 97. 1 page.
Enclosing : — Maj. Phillips to Gen. Washington, 29 Oct. 1778.
Ma j. -Gen. William Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 30. Cambridge. — Sends return of the state of
troops under his command. Begs this year's bat and forage
money for the officers ; also that usual daily stoppages be taken
off from soldiers during this march to Virginia.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 99. 1 page.
Jonathan Clarke to [ ].
1778, October 31. New York. — List of articles for Brunswick
and Hessian troops.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 50. 3 pages.
Brig. -Gen. Jas. Hamilton to Maj. -Gen. Wtilliam Heath.
1778, October 31. Cambridge.— Some sick and some married
officers desire to go by sea to Virginia. Bequests the sick men
be permitted to remain in hospital at Cambridge until further
directions are received. Their number not yet ascertained.
Officers sick and married amount to about five or six. Bequests
hospital stores be shipped on board the cartel and go under care
of a hospital mate, with a conductor and the matron.
Copy. Vol. 9. No, 136. 2 pages.
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Brig. -Gen. Jas. Hamilton to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Heath.
1778, October 31. Cambridge. — Nothing has been heard of
Mr. Geddes and the total want of money renders the situation
very critical. The Major-Generals Phillips and Riedesel mean
to become responsible for the debts of the officers at their march-
ing, but this must be very inconvenient to them. Seriously
requests that Lt. Campbell may go express to Rhode Island and
if possible meet Mr. Geddes. A variety of business necessitates
the request that Major-General Riedesel be allowed to remain
three days after the German troops leave Cambridge and Major-
General Phillips set forward three days after Riedesel. Requests
an answer and hopes to receive passports with parole for Lt.
Campbell.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 138. 3 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Brig.-Gen. James Hamilton.
1778, October 31. Cambridge. — "On Lt.-Col. Lind's Memo-
rial. Cannot consent to his going to New York or Rhode Island
on parole but will submit his memorial to the Commander-in-
Chief. He shall be included amongst those officers for whom
Maj.-Gen. Heath's permission will be requested for the liberty of
staying behind. Should that mode fail Lt.-Col. Line! may apply
himself to Maj.-Gen. Heath. Might make very severe strictures
on that gentleman's conduct."
Copy. Vol. 9. Xo. 98. 5 pages.
Extracts of the same. Vol. 9. Xo. 103. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
LlEUT.-CoLONEL JOHN LlND to MaJ.-GeN. Wm. PHILLIPS.
1778, October 31. Cambridge. — Memorial. That having
reason to believe his Commission is by tltis time disposed of
to Major Jclland, in consequence of an agreement and
resignation given in to Sir dug Carleton before the troops
left Canada, therefore considering Major Achiand's influence
makes no doubt but he has obtained His Majesty's appro-
bation, begs leave to go to New York or Rhode Island on
parole, or if that cannot be granted to remain behind the
regiment, till lie is certain of his fate, which is humbly
submitted.
Copy. Vol. 9. Xo. 104. 1 page.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 31. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — The
Lords of the Treasury have agreed with Mr. Samuel Martin to
deliver 1,000 chaldrons of coal at Head Quarters for the use of
the army. The enclosure contains the terms and conditions of
the agreement.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 131. 1 page.
Enclosing John Robinson to Saml. Martin, 29 Aug. 1778.
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John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, October 31. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Acknow-
ledges letter of 4 August with triplicate of a requisition made
26th April for candles, neither original nor duplicate of which
had before come to hand. 100,000 lb. weight of candles immedi-
ately ordered to be shipt at Cork. From previous correspondence
with Mr. Wier he will have seen the constant attention paid by
the Board to the state of his provisions. Refers to the enclosed.
The true causes of the stock being reduced so low were that a
very great consumption or loss of provisions took place last year
beyond what their Lordships had information of and the deten-
tion of the Mersey's fleet in America, when promises had been
repeatedly made to send all the victuallers back immediately
necessitated additional expence to the public in taking up fresh
ships. Their Lordships rely on him to prevent such detention,
as it is for this reason victuallers are not under the direction of
the admiral. Directs enquiry to be made to account for the
deficiency or loss beyond the established consumption and the
result communicated.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 116. 3 pages.
Enclosures : —
John Robinson to Daniel Wier.
1778, October 31. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — A long
letter pointing out the defects and distressing uncertainties
in his returns of the provisions and supplies for America.
Observations on the enclosed papers. Supplies on the way
or preparing to be sent out.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 2. No. 129. 11 pages.
Enclosing 7 papers. See under Treasury, 26 October.
Brig.-Gen. Jas. Hamilton to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Heath.
1778, November 1. Cambridge. — Was much surprised at
Maj. Hopkins informing him that no orders had been given to
provide waggons for the Troops as no application had been made
to him (Heath). In every European service the great line of
orders is given and received by general officers and details
settled by subordinate departments. Makes requisition according
to the 2nd distribution and has lowered demand as far as
possible. Officers in Rutland in great distress for money and
cannot discharge their debts. If Lt. Campbell be allowed to go
without delay to Rhode Island he may return in about six days
and Major-General Phillips proposes to write for a sum of money
to be sent by him as it is possible Mr. Geddes may have sailed
in the Canada vessels. They have no wish to delay the march,
but it is requisite the officers be enabled to leave this province
with an honourable name by discharging their debts and with
the means of subsisting upon the march.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 137. 4 pages.
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Maj.-Gen. Wm. Heath to Brig.-Gen. James Hamilton.
1778, November 1. Head Quarters, Boston. — Acknowledges
two letters of yesterday. The one respecting sick and married
officers shall be transmitted to Washington. They may remain
at Cambridge until his answer is received. Lt. Campbell may
proceed to Rhode Island unless he meets Mr. Geddes on the way.
An American officer must attend him. Encloses parole and
passport ; the former to be sent to him (Heath) after it is signed.
Has no objections to the requests of Major-Generals Phillips
and Biedesel.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 126. 1 page.
Captain Maclean, 9th Regt., to Captain Alex. Baillie.
1778, November 1. Rutland. — " Tho' the Bebel General has
ordered us to March its a doubt with me whether the Inhabi-
tants will let us go, as we are all drowned in debt to them.
"Its Tyranny with their former transgressions. We are not
uow under any Parole, at least, when we leave this."
Extract. Vol. 9. No. 132. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Heath to Brig.-Gen. Hamilton, 4 Nov.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Richard Prescott.
1778, November 1. Cambridge. — " I writ to you on the 20 h of
October, .... I cannot but be greatly alarmed at not hear-
ing from you ; for supposing Mr- Geddes being sailed with the
two Canada Vessels for Boston, my letter was of such serious
Import as to require an Answer, with the real State respecting
Money for the Supply of the Troops of Convention upon this
unexpected Order of March from this Province to Virginia.
"All the Regulations are settled, and the Day of March
both for German and British Troops from Cambridge and
Rutland is fixed, for Wednesday the 4cn of November, ....
You may naturally judge, Sir, of the very painful Situation I
must be in, when I declare to you that there is not Fifty Pounds
among all the Troops under my Command, and that the Officers
are entirely unable, not only to discharge their Debts before they
go, but both Officers and Men will have no means of Subsistence
upon the March, unless Mr. Geddes fortunately arrives in the
Canada vessels ; or that I shall succeed in obtaining Money from
Rhode Island through the Liberty that has been obtained from
Major General Heath, of sending Lieutenant Campbell express
for that purpose.
" I am, therefore, to supplicate you, Sir, that should Mr. Geddes
be still at Rhode Island, he may be ordered to proceed to Cam-
bridge with the utmost Dispatch and with as much Money as he
can procure.
" Should Mr. Geddes be sailed in the Canada vessels, I must
then most seriously request that you will send with Lieutenant
Campbell, one of your Paymasters, with ten Thousand Pounds,
or as near that Sum as you are able.
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"If Mr. Geddes be at Sea, the Uncertainty of winds may keep
him from Boston for some Time, and though Major General
Heath may be prevailed upon to postpone the March for a day
or two, it cannot be expected he will longer ; and therefore, our
only hope is in the Eeturn of Lieutenant Campbell, who has my
Orders for travelling Night and Day.
"I enclose you a Duplicate of the Letter I wrote to you on the
20th of October, and I also send you a Duplicate of my Dispatch
to Sir Henry Clinton, containing Copies of various Papers relat-
ing to this March of the Troops of Convention. You will be so
good to read them and send the Dispatch to Sir Henry Clinton.
" I must of Necessity stay some days, after the Troops at
Cambridge, and you shall hear from me by Lieut. Collier, my
Secretary, who Major General Heath has granted Permission to
go in the Canada Vessels to Virginia, where I shall direct them
to meet the Troops, at their Arrival there, should it be agreeable
to the Commander in Chief.
' ' I will most earnestly request that Lieutenant Campbell may
return to me without an Instant's Delay."
Copy. Vol.9. No. 145. 9 folios. Extract same Vol. Xo. 109.
Brig.-Gen. Jas. Hamilton to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Heath.
1778, November 2. Cambridge. — "Not having received an
answer to my letter of yesterday, in the present painfull and
critical situation of the Officers and Troops of Convention obliges
me to give you this second trouble.
"Major General Phillips has received representations from all
the different Corps, British and German, upon their present dis-
tress— Major General Riedesel has already written to you, as will
Brigadier Gall — not that there needs any explanation upon
this matter to you, who are so thoroughly acquainted with our
situation.
' ' If the Troops begin their march on Wednesday what is to
become of the situation of the Officers ? how are they to be
received into houses ? how are they to be fed ? when they are
entirely without money to defray any such Expences. While
they remained at Rutland, Cambridge, Winter Hill and Medford
they had a running Credit, as it was known the Pay Master
General would be soon here with Money to enable them to dis-
charge their debts, but upon the route, where they are entirely
unknown and where they change place every day, it is impos-
sible they can subsist.
" Lieut. Campbell set off the Instant your Passport arrived and
went on to Jamaica Plains to wait for Major Rice, and I am
informed that he continued his route last night at Eleven o'Clock.
It is possible he may be at Rhode Island to-night, but with
Certainty to-morrow. It will require one entire day to compleat
his business there. Two days after that will bring him to Cam-
bridge, and I apprehend there can be no doubt of his arriving on
next Friday night. On Saturday, therefore, Money can be
distributed to the Troops here and sent to Rutland. As this
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seems to be the real state of the Case it must be referred to your
Consideration whether the March should not be ordered for next
Monday, as in that time, without all doubt, these so essential
matters will be settled.
"At any rate, Sir, supposing you to keep the March suspended
upon the Idea that Mr. Geddes or Lieutenant Campbell may
arrive sooner, it will be certainly necessary to send directions
thereon to Rutland, as the Troops there are actually under orders
of March and we understand that Colonel Garnish is gone forward
to take upon him the Command.
"This unlucky delay is certainly more painfull to us than it
can possibly be troublesome to you, for at this Season of the
Year Six days must necessarily make a very great difference in
such a March, and you may be assured, Sir, that tedious and
distressing as this long March must be, it will be undertaken
very cheerfully and without any desire of procrastination or Stop.
" I shall take it as a particular favor if you will be so good to
answer this, and will give your directions upon the request con-
tained in this letter."
Copy. Vol, 9. No. 128. 4 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Heath to Brig.-Gen. James Hamilton.
1778, November 2. Head Quarters, Boston. — "Yours of
yesterday came to hand the last evening. The number of
Waggons applied for by the Assistant Quarter Master Gen1 of
the Troops of the Convention is greater than can be allowed, and
considering that the heavy baggage is on board the Transports at
Rhode Island lately arrived from Canada, I cannot conceive that
a greater number than what Major Hopkins has orders to take
up can be necessary. If any of the Officers have Liquors or
other small Stores which they wish to take on with them, the
Quarter Master will assist them in procuring Teams at the usual
rates, the respective Officers paying for them, but no such Stores
are to be loaded on the other Waggons.
" Your representation of the present situation of the Officers I
have duly considered; in every view it is embarrassing. My
orders from His Excellency General Washington are to put the
Troops in motion immediately. The advanced Season, if we con-
sider the Comfort of the Troops, requires that not a moment be
lost. It must, also, be exceedingly disagreeable to the Officers to
think of going away without discharging their debts, and without
money to supply their necessities on the road.
" Under a view of the whole I have given orders that the march
of the first division be deferred untill Saturday morning next,
and so successively, when they must at any rate inarch."
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 129. 2 pages.
[Chief Justice] W[illiam] S[mith] to William Eden.
1778, November 2. New York.
Autograph copy signed W.S. Vol, 8. No. 163. 4 pages.
Autograph signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and
W. Indies 300, fo. 435.
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Lord Barrington to General Sir. Henry Clinton.
1778, November 3. War Office. — That the heavy expense of
the hospitals appearing to arise from the principal members not
agreeing on the duties they were severally to exercise, it was
intended to send out Sir James Napier with ample powers to set
every branch on a proper footing. That the order has been
countermanded, but regulations contained in the instructions to
him and in the letter to Sir W. Howe of the '2d March, however,
are to be adopted as far as may be practicable. Some immediate
regulation should be made as to the usual stoppage of id. a day
to be made or not made for sailors, women, children and refugees
who pass through, or at least that the purveyors be indemnified
by authority against any demand against them. That the number
of mates be reduced. Proper economy be observed with regard
to servants of the hospitals. Surgeons of detached hospitals should
have orders to observe the same regulations as to the purveying
business as established in the General Hospitals or to leave that
part to the clerks and stewards appointed and instructed by the
purveyors.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 72. 3 pages.
Major George Forster to Maj.-Gen. William Phillips.
1778, November 3. Eutland. — " If we are to march on
Wednesday I do not see how it will be possible for the greater
part of the Officers to leave this, as the Inhabitants here are
thoroughly determined to detain them if they have not Money
to pay their Lodgings, &c.
" It is an universal complaint here, and, as I mentioned to you
in my letter of Sunday last, I do not think there are Forty
Guineas in this Army. Some Method must be fallen on, or a
Number of us must be thrown into Jail. This will not be the
case with me and a few others, but the greater number will be
detained. I sincerely wish it was in my power to assist those
Gentlemen, but that is out of my power, as I have only Five
Guineas left, and in course if money does not arrive we shall be
obliged to live on our Rations, and fare as our Fellow Soldiers,
but this we shall not repine at."
Extract. Vol. 9. No. 130°. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Hamilton to Maj.-Gen. Heath, 4. Nov.
Maj.-Gen. Richard Prescott to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips.
1778, November 3. Newport. — "Dear Sir: Your letter of the
26th October did not come to my hand 'till the 28th, and that of
the 1st instant this day.
" The former from feeling much your very disagreeable situa-
tion I should have answered more immediately, had I not been
detained by the hope of doing to your satisfaction, which, for
many reasons, has not been in my power 'till now.
" Agreeable to your wish Lieutenant Campbell and Mr. Geddes
are sent, without delay, with 10,000/. sterling. Should any
further sum be necessary Mr. Geddes may return.
385
"Several European Goods for the use of your Troops having
been contracted for by Mr. Geddes and others, I must beg to
know your wish in that respect by Mr. Collier, when he conies
here.
" No time shall be lost in forwarding your letter to Sir Henry
Clinton, but the wind will not permit it at present.
" With the warmest wish for your health and, if possible,
happiness in so long a march and at this disagreeable Season, I
have the honor, &c."
P.S. — "Some unavoidable official delays having hindered Mr.
Geddes proceeding with the Money this day, I have forwarded
Lieutenant Campbell to give you notice thereof, and to assure
you the other Gentleman shall follow him early to-morrow
morning, at farthest, with the sum I have mentioned above,
which should have been more considerable had it been in my
power to make it so."
Copy, Vol. 9. No. 108. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 4. War Office. — Acknowledges letters. List
of promotions laid before the King and approved. Must defer
answering dispatch of 17th Sept. as he has not yet been able to
take the pleasure of the King on the questions therein stated,
especially allowance to be made to foreign troops in case of losses
by fire or other accidents, and extending to wounded officers of
provincials the same bounties as are given to regulars.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.fi. No.7&. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 4. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.6. Xo.75. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of Promotions.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 76. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Mr. President Callbeck.
1778, November 4. Whitehall. No. 4. — Acknowledges
letters. "If Mr. Mellish, the Acting Provost Marshall, from
feelings of false Delicacy chose rather to resign his Office than do
his duty by putting the Laws into Execution, you did very right
to Accept his Besignation. . . . As you Mention Mr. Bobert
Stewart, whom you have Nominated to the Intermediate Exercise
of that Office, to have been one of the first Adventurers, and to
have Expended a Large Sum of Money on the Island, I have the
pleasure to Acquaint you that His Majesty has been pleased to
Approve that Appointment.
"I shall Enquire into the Cause of Mr. Allanby's long Absence,
and if it should Appear that no proper Permission shall have been
Obtain'd or Beason Assigned, he will be under the Necessity of
Relinquishing his Office or of Returning to his Duty.
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" You have Done well in Advising the lords of the Treasury of
the Sums you have Drawn for in Consequence of Sir William
Howe's Letter of the 6th February 1776, and the Services to
which those Sums have heen Applied. . . I have only to Recom-
mend to you that in finishing such Barracks and in Accomplishing
such Works as are to he undertaken for the Defence of the Town,
you do take Care that no Works shall he undertaken that are not
Essentially Necessary, and that in the Execution of them the
Publick may not be put to any Expence that can be Avoided."
Certified true copy by W. Spry, Commanding Engineer, Halifax,
27 Jan uanj 1780. Vol. 29. No. 295. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 4. Whitehall.— Nos. 16, 17, 18. Three
letters.
Duplicate signed letters. Vol. 7. Nos. 32, 33, 34. 4, 6, 2 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
431, 589, &c. ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 4. Whitehall.— No. 19.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 35. 3 pages.
Enclosing Declarations of Consul Katencamp and Capt. New-
man. See 1 October.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
fo. 273 ; copy 431, fo. 280 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 4. Whitehall. — Separate. Recommends
John Cristall surgeon to 1st Battalion Pennsylvania Loyalists.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 38. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
fo. 277.
Brig. -Gen. Jas. Hamilton to Maj.-Gen. W. Heath.
1778, November 4. Cambridge. — His directions for deferring
the march it is sincerely hoped will have their effect, and that
Mr. Geddes or Lt. Campbell will be returned in time. The
inhabitants require attention as well as the officers, and they will
take it themselves unless it is given. It is certain writs are
prepared here and at Rutland to arrest the officers unless the debts
are discharged before the march is commenced. The enclosure
confirms this. Disabled and sick soldiers will be left at Cambridge
as directed and with a surgeon's mate and two officers. Requests
Lt.-Col. Lind and Capt. Pilman may stay behind at Cambridge.
Major Riedesel will write concerning the German troops. List
of officers and men to be left behind shall be given, and he doubts
not Washington will grant them leave to go by sea and probably
the invalids to be exchanged. Lists of officers and men desired
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are in the Adjutant General's office ; he shall have them immedi-
ately. " The Number of Waggons you have directed is inadequate
to the Service."
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 130. 4 pages.
Enclosing Maj. Foster to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 3 Nov.
Brig.-Gen. Wm. Heath to Brig.-Gen. James Hamilton.
1778, November 4. Head Quarters, Boston. — Lt. Maxwell
shall remain at Cambridge till an answer is received from Gen.
Washington. " The first division of the Troops of Convention
must absolutely begin their march on Saturday morning and so
successively. If Mr. Geddes or Lieutenant Campbell should not
be returned, measures must be devised for paying off the Accounts
of the Officers who march first ; I think there can be no doubt
of Mr. Geddes or Lieutenant Campbell returning before the
last division are gone.
" Inclosed is copy of a letter which is just sent me, at
which, I must confess, I am not a little surprized. I shall take
proper notice of it.
" From this hint in Capt. McLean's letter, that the former
parole would be void on leaving this place, I have enclosed a new
Parole for the route, the signing of which will promote the ease
and convenience of the Officers on their journey ; if any refuse
to sign it they must expect to march under close restriction."
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 131. 2 pages.
Enclosing Capt. McLean to Capt. Baillie, 1 Nov.
Maj.-Gen. Wtm. Heath to Brig.-Gen. James Hamilton.
1778, November 5. Head Quarters, Boston. — " Yours of
yesterday enclosing an Extract of a Letter from Major Forster
was handed to me this morning.
" I have this day put off the march of the first division of the
Troops of the Convention untill Monday morning next."
Copy. Vol. 9. Xo. 133. 1 page.
Richard Masters, Captain 27th Regt., to Gen. Sir
Henry Clinton.
1778, November 5. Head Quarters. — That he is not per-
mitted to proceed to New York with the dispatches. That Gen.
Washington has forwarded these and has also signified to him
that in consequence of a resolve of Congress no officer can be
permitted to go to Europe on parole. Takes the liberty to
represent that a living of 500/. p. an. on his brother's estate and
in his gift, and for which he himself has been educated, was
always intended for him, and he promised his family to accept it
when vacant. The living is now reserved for him, and he is
desired particularly to return to England at once. Gen.
Washington has given him leave to remain here till His
Excellency's consent is obtained for his exchange, and would
allow of Capt. Bliss being given for him if approved.
Autograph signed letter. Vol.9. Xo. 2. 3 pages.
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Maj.-Gen. Richard Prescott to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips.
1778, November 5. Newport. — " In consequence of arrivals
from New York I have been obliged to detain the 10,000/. I had
before granted a warrant to Mr. Geddes for, for the use of your
Army, so that I am afraid it will not hereafter be in my power to
obey your commands in this way so much as I could wish."
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 107. 1 page.
General Washington to Maj.-Gen. William Phillips.
1778, November 6. Fredericksburgh, Head Quarters. — He will
endeavour to confine to such as are unavoidable the inconveniences
of the march of the troops. Has appointed an officer of rank to
attend them and commissaries and quarter-masters to meet them.
The resolution of Congress for the removal to Charlotteville
includes, in his opinion, the officers of every description. The
proposal made for desiring leave to visit friends first must come
directly and in the first instance before Congress. Printed in
Sparks's Washington, VI., p. 105.
Copy. Vol.9. No. 105. 3 pages.
Memorandum.
1778, November 7. — By the different letters received this day
from Gen. Phillips it appears that Wednesday was fixed for the
march of the troops. That Lt. Collier was sent to Rhode Island.
That Capt. Masters detained in Washington's camp is probably
charged with messages from Phillips, and if exchanged might be
of service. That Phillips has no correspondence with Heath ;
wishes bat and forage money and stoppage from soldiers to be
taken off during the march, and has applied for leave to come to
New York.
2 copies. Vol. 9. Nos. 4 ami 5. 1 and 2 pages respectively.
Maj.-Gen. Baron de Riedesel and Brig. -Gen. James Hamilton
to Maj.-Gen. William Heath.
1778, November 7. Cambridge. — Their surprise and concern
at his letter of Nov. 4th relating to the new parole to be given
by officers of Convention troops. Maj.-Gen. Phillips has ordered
Capt. Maclean to explain what he meant, and he is to repair to
Cambridge to await his (Heath's) decision. They disclaim the
dishonourable suspicions under which the new parole is demanded
and claim the liberty of appealing to Washington, and from him
to be referred to Congress if he shall see necessary. . . "Be
assured that your threat of making the situation disagreeable and
the restriction upon the march severe and inconvenient will have
no effect ; the Officers of the Troops of Convention will not be
guided by accidental motives, but upon positive principles of
honour. However, Sir, to mark to you how desirous we, that are
at the head of these Troops, are to reconcile everything to the
situation of the times, we wish to refer this matter to Maj.-Gen,
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Gates, who we understand to be at Boston. That Gentleman
made and signed the Convention with Lieutenant-General
Burgoyne. That General Officer did not see any necessity for a
Parole upon the March under the Faith of that Treaty, to which
we have upon all occasions invariably adhered." Should Maj.-
Gen. Gates think a parole, not springing from reasons reflecting
on the officers' honour, to be necessary, there will be no difficulty
in getting it signed. Declares for himself and the other officers
that the Convention has been " preserved in full force."
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 140. 6 pages.
John Kobinson to \_qy. B. Gordon].
1778, November 7. Treasury Chambers. — Various contracts
for provisions have been made. Transmits copies of the letters
of requisition, and directs him to forward such supplies from
time to time and dispatch the first fleet on or before 1st February
next.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 57. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Bobinson to [Sir H. Clinton], 6 April 1779.
John Bobinson to Messrs. Nesbitt, Drummond and
Franks.
1778, November 7. Treasury Chambers. — To deliver to Mr.
Gordon at Corke on or before 1st day of January four months'
provisions in complete rations for 13,700 men. Gives quantity
to be allowed each person seven days. Same amounts to be
delivered on or before 1st April and 1st July. A like letter to
Messrs. Womb well, Henricks and Devaynes for 13,700 men,
Anthony Bacon for 4,900 men, John Durand and Bobert Mayne
each for 4,850 men.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 56. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Bobinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April 1779.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lt.-Col. Archibald Campbell.
1778, November 8. New York. — To take possession of
Savannah. Brigadier-General Prevost has orders to co-operate,
and to him he is to deliver the residue of the 5,000J.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 152. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1778, November 8. New York.— No. 25.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 164. 2 pages.
Signed letters in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 134, fo. 389 ; 589, fo. 70 ; copy 306, fo. 275.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips.
1778, November 8. New York. — No. 2. It is impossible for
him to liquidate the demand for payment for provisions and fuel
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furnished to the Convention troops. It is submitted to Govern-
ment, and he awaits their determination. Has made one more
effort to save the troops the march from Cambridge. Shall
direct 165 days' forage money be given the officers if the journey
takes place, and that no stoppage from the men be made during
its continuance.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 165. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. -Gen. Prevost.
1778, November 8. New York. — Lt.-Col. Campbell has per-
mission to return to Europe whenever he thinks proper after his
junction. Colonel Innes, who accompanies him, has orders to
proceed to England in the " Lord Hyde " packet.
Copy. Vol. 15. NO. 149. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Brig.-Gen. Prevost.
1778, November 8. New York. — Cannot supply him with pro-
visions and will represent the matter at home. Lieutenant-
Colonel Campbell takes 5,000/., which he will deliver over and
account for what has been expended. The 71st is to return as
soon as it can be spared. Field pieces and arms sent. Blank
warrants for courts martial were also sent. The Hessian Begi-
ment of Woellwarth-Wissenbach are paid to 31 December, the
Provincial Corps to 24th December.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 150. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Brig.-Gen. Prevost.
1778, November 8. New Y^ork. — No other senior officer except
himself is to interfere with Lieutenant- Colonel Campbell.
Copy. Vol.15. No. 153. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. William Heath to Maj.-Gen. Biedesel and
Brig.-Gen. James Hamilton.
1778, November 8. 11 o'clock a.m. Boxbury. — Their joint
letter of yesterday is just received. It shall be laid immediately
before Maj.-Gen. Gates, who now commands the district. The
requisition was not intended to cast any slur on the officers col-
lectively ; whenever officers have been removed to other quarters
a new parole is usual. None in the present case can think the
measure unreasonable after what has been wrote by Capt. Maclean.
Proposed the new parole for the comfort of the officers that they
might enjoy more comfort and be less restrained. Will be per-
fectly easy with Gates' decision on what he has done.
2 copies. Vol. 9. Nos. 142 and 134. 3 pages and 1 page
respectively.
Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Gates.
1778, November 8. 3 o'clock p.m. Cambridge. — It is
announced that he (Gates) has taken command of the Eastern
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Department. He has probably been informed that Heath and
himself (Phillips) have not " of some time corresponded." Does
not intend to trouble himself about the General's public conduct
to himself, in which the Congress have participated. But never
having had any misunderstandings with Maj.-Gen. Gates, requests
his good offices to troops on the march: that he will peruse
correspondence which has passed on account of it : and that he
will give such directions as his good sense will dictate. Expects
his final orders concerning the march and recommends to his
consideration a letter of this day's date to Heath respecting the
distress of the officers for want of money.
Copy. Vol.9. No, 141. 3 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Baron de Biedesel and Bmg.-Gen. James Hamilton
to Maj.-Gen. William Heath.
1778, November 8. Cambridge. — Have just had a conversation
with Maj.-Gen. Phillips on the subject of the return of Lt. Campbell
and Mr. Geddes from Bhode Island without money, and it appears
that Gen. Prescott had granted 10,000/., but it was stopped by an
express from New York directing it to other uses. This is the
purport of Lt. Campbell's report, and Phillips declares this is all
he knows of the matter. Must allow that full time has been
granted. Bequests that it may be signified at Butland and Cam-
bridge that the officers' creditors may take drafts for the debts
owing to them upon Biedesel and Phillips, who are willing to
remain here until such sums as they have signed to shall be
paid. Certainly Sir Henry Clinton did not know of this march,
or he would have sent that and larger sums. Earnestly requests
that Lt. Campbell may go to New York to obtain money to release
Phillips and Biedesel from their obligations, and if possible some
may be sent to reach the troops on the Hudson Biver. Beport
that waggons cannot be procured to allow of the officers quitting
Cambridge to join their troops at Butland nor for the divisions to
march to-morrow. This of course he will know and give the
necessary directions.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 143. 5 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Horatio Gates to Maj.-Gen. Phillips.
1778, November 8. Head Quarters, Boston. — The orders given
by Maj.-Gen. Heath in respect to the march of the troops must
take place accordingly. Is at all times willing to give every
reasonable indulgence to officers in the situation his are in ; but
if they are neglected by the Commander-in-Chief for the King of
Great Britain in America, it is not the generals of the United
States who are to blame. Will try to persuade the officers'
creditors to accept their bills upon Phillips and Biedesel as
requested. The parole demauded is strictly military, as the one
already given is limited and local, and not meant to insult the
honour of the officers. Baggage may go by water as requested.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 135. 2 pages.
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Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 9. War Office.— Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 85. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of Promotions in the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards.
Copy. Vol.6. No. 86. lpage.
Lords of Admiralty to Bear-Admiral James Gambier.
1778, November 10. — Eelative to Capt. Gayton of the
" Eomulus " and his convoy of store ships.
Extract. Vol. 12. No. 78. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 25 June
1779.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Admiralty, Secretary, Out
Letters, vol. 104, No. 498 ; extract America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 703.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1778, November 10. New York. — Considers it different from
practice of nations or parties at war to refuse granting an
equivalent of privates for officers. " You have ordered the
Troops of the Convention to be removed from Massachusetts Bay
to Virginia and I have ordered all the Officers of your Army out
on Parole, to return here." These movements may in part be
prevented should he agree to exchange the officers of his army
now on parole or here for officers and men of the Convention
Troops in customary proportions or such as may be determined
by Commissioners appointed on both sides. Colonels O'Hara
and Hyde should be sent on his part for this purpose. Mr.
Clarke, Assistant Commissary General, will deliver this letter ;
requests a passport for him to return to Cambridge by land.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 166. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 41 ; and 589, fo. 76.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 10. Whitehall.— No. 20.
Duplicate copy. Vol. 1. No. 39. 2 pages.
Enclosing Gen. Haldimand to Lord G. Germain. See 11
September.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
fo. 281 ; copy 431, fo. 282 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 10. Quebec.
Signed letter. Vol. 11. No. 16. //* French. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
135, fo. 437 ; British Museum, Additional MSS. 21807, fo. 21.
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Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 11. Cambridge. — Respecting enclosures.
Submits whether it might not be well for his Paymaster- General
to keep an account current of monies he issues by order to the
Brunswick officers and soldiers, which may be settled by receipt
from the Assistant Paymaster-General of the Convention troops
as part of monies advanced. Removal of the Convention troops
to Virginia " will occasion our Assistant Paymaster-General
going to New York, and he can then settle these matters" on
this or any other plan.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 100. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
Maj.-Gen. Riedesel to Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips.
1778, November 11. Cambridge. — Mr. Lorentz at New York
having advanced 590/. on account of subsistence to Col.
Sj)ec1it and other Brunswick officers requests him to order
Mr. Geddes to furnish him with bills of exchange for that
sum to reimburse Mr. Lorentz.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 102. 1 page
Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Riedesel.
1778, November 11. Cambridge. — Has no objection to
ordering the bills of ere hang e desired, though they are liable
to a course oj exchange that mag prove to his prejudice.
Recommends him to write to Clinton requesting him to
direct his Paymaster-General to reimburse whatever sums
Generals Kniphausen or Losberg mag hare lent for use oj the
Brunswick Troops, and these sums with whatever more mag
be expended can be liquidated between Clinton's Paymaster'
General and Mr. Geddes, the Assistant Pay master -General,
to the Troops of Convention.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 101. 2 pages. Another copy in the
same Vol. No. 116 is enclosed by Major-General Riedesel,
12 November.
John Smith to [ ].
1778, November 11. — Sends copy of order relative to the rank
between the regular and the provincial forces.
Drajt. Vol. 15. No. 151. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Captain Jno. Grant, Com-
manding Two Companies of the Garrison Battalion to be
stationed at the Island of Providence.
1778, November 12. Head Quarters, New York. — To proceed
to the Island, where he is to be stationed for its defence as well
as the rest of the Bahama Islands. To wait on the Governor.
To pay particular attention to the defence of the fortresses and
report every occurrence. P.S. — The commanding officer of
3-14
artillery has orders to deliver him twenty barrels of gunpowder,
which is only to be used in defence of the fortresses before
mentioned.
Copy. Vol. 47. No. 219. 2 pages.
Eesolution of Congress.
1778, November 12. — Long paper bound in, folded so that it
cannot be properly read, but mostly to the effect that Connolly's
representations of bad treatment are groundless.
Vol. 8. No. 171. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Washington to Sir H. Clinton, 20 Nov.
Maj.-Gen. Baron de Riedesel to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 12.. Cambridge. — Letter delivered by Dr.
Hayes. Sincerest acknowledgments for marks of their former
friendship. The men ill-clothed and almost barefooted, have
undertaken their march with great resolution, convinced his
Excellency will procure their liberty. Acknowledges his good-
ness to Lt.-Col. Speth and other officers and soldiers belonging
to the Brunswick troops now gone to Canada. Recommends
Major Meibom and other officers lately exchanged, who are still
at Rhode Island. Finds by a bill of 40/. some men have got
safely to New York. Major Meibom might take charge of them
on his arrival at that place. The American system separated the
officers and men. The officers were kept at Westminster and
non-commissioned officers and men scattered throughout the
province, where they have been obliged to work for their bread.
Captains Bartling and Fricke not sent with others to New York,
but detained to collect their men at Westminster and convey
them to New York. Prisoners of war still amount to five
hundred and fourteen. Has directed their captains to apply at
Newport when in want of money. Commends Dr. Hayes, who
delivers this letter.
Autograph signed letter. Vol.9. No. 113. 4 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Baron de Riedesel to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 12. Cambridge.— Lt.-Gen. Knyphausen has
advanced 550/. to Lt.-Col. Speth for subsistence for the officers
and soldiers who have gone to Canada, also the 40/. for men
arrived at New York since Speth's departure. Applied to Maj.-
Gen. Phillips for bills of exchange for 590/. to repay Mr. Lorentz.
The Major-General has proposed another mode. Requests him
to order the Paymaster-General to reimburse the Hessian
military fund with 590/. sterling and has requested Knyphausen
at New Yrork, and Lossberg at Rhode Island, to supply officers
and soldiers who are exchanged, and any deserters who may get
in, with necessary sums of money upon proper demands by
their officers. Has begged the same favour for Captains Bartling
and Fricke, exchanged and left at Westminster to collect their
men, whenever they send an officer for money. Will therefore
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acknowledge any sum granted by Knyphausen and Lossberg for
use of Brunswick troops. Requests him to direct the Paymaster-
General to supply either of these officers with such sums as they
demand, to be afterwards settled by the Paymaster-General and
Mr. Geddes. If not, they may be liquidated by a deduction from
the money due from the British Treasury to the Duke of
Brunswick.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 118. 3 pages.
Enclosing Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Biedesel, 11 Nov.
Myndert Yielie, farmer, to Sir Henry Clinton.
Memorial. On account of his allegiance to His Majesty, he
has been sent to this city, as appears by the annexed. Is
upwards of 72 and his wife 62, unable to do anything for sub-
sistence ; begs rations for himself, wife and servant. Watered
to the foot of this is copy of notice dated at Poughkeepsie,
12 Nov. Signed by three " Commissioners for conspiracies, &c."
that he having refused to take the Test Oath is to appear at
Fishkill landing on the 26th in order to his removal by water
within the enemies' lines.
Signed original. Vol. 29. No. 159.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 13. Whitehall. — No. 21. Secret. Surrender
of Dominica.
Copy. Vol.7. No. H. 2 pp.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
589, fo. 72 ; 685, fo. 45 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
General Washington to Jonathan Clarke.
1778, November 14. Head Quarters. — " Sir : I recd- your
favor of the 13th inst.
" G1, Scott has my Instructions that you may proceed by the
most conv*- route to Cambe- or the T. of Con11-
"And that nothing may be wanting which can add to their
ease and comfort, You may (if you choose it) signify to S. H. C.
that I will receive at K. Ferry the Necessaries and Money you
mention, and take immediate measures to have them conveyed
to the Troops."
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 168. 1 page.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 14. Head Quarters. — " I received your
Excellency's letter of the 10th instant thro' Mr. Clarke.
" I have transmitted Congress a copy of your proposition
relative to an exchange of the troops of Convention ; and shall
do myself the honor to communicate their decision the moment
it is made known.
" Mr. Clarke has my permission to proceed by the most con-
venient route to the Troops of Convention."
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 167. 1 page.
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Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 15. Cambridge. — Enclosing copies of the
correspondence which passed between him and General Gates
and between Major- General Riedesel, Brigadier -General
Hamilton and General Heath relative to the march of the Troops
of the Convention to Virginia.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 119. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 15. Cambridge. — Narrative of what was
unsuccessfully done on receipt of the order for the march of the
Troops of Convention as to obtaining money for their use.
Imagines His Excellency could not have known. The
distress very great, numbers of the officers have been
arrested for hire of their lodgings and other expenses ; it
"has ended however with Major General Riedesel becoming
answerable for the debts of the Germans, as I have for
those of the British, but ultimately the whole will rest on me,
and I shall be obliged to remain here in pawn, until 10,000/.
is sent to me to discharge the Bills for which I have and shall
become answerable." Major General Gates has given leave for
Mr. Geddes, Assistant Paymaster-General, to go a second time
to Rhode Island and 10,000/. is requested of Maj.-Gen. Prescott,
who, if he cannot comply, is also to send forward Mr. Geddes to
New York. "The Troops began their March on Monday last
the 9th Instant in Six Divisions, three British and three
German ; the Stages will be short, and by General Washington's
Letter to me, a copy of which I enclose, there is reason to
suppose the March will be conducted with conveniency to the
Troops." Some officers and soldiers allowed to go round to
Virginia by sea. Encloses memorial from Lt.-Col. Lind and
answer. Awaits his Excellency's pleasure. Sends copies of
correspondence.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 146. 7 pages. Also extract. Vol.9.
No. 153. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
Lieut.-Col. John Lind to Maj.-Gen. William Phillips.
1778, November 15. Cambridge. — Requests permission to go
to New York to get medical advice. If this cannot be granted,
begs this letter may be sent to Sir Henry Clinton, together
with the memorial proposed to be submitted. Will embrace
the first opportunity of submitting Ids conduct to the General
Court Martial, not only on his own account but on that oj
every commanding officer of a regiment in liis Majesty's
service.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 151. 2 pages.
Lieut. Thos. Bibby, D.A. Genl., to Lieut.-Col. John Lind.
1778, November 15. Cambridge. — 7s directed by Phillips to
inform him some officers may liave permission to go by sea to
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Neic York and thence to Virginia. Sack liberty cannot be
granted him, as his demand for a general court martial
obliges him to await orders from Clinton, therefore he must
remain at Cambridge until some answer is received. He
may write on his own behalf to Clinton, and Maj.-Gen.
Phillips proposes to submit his memorial to his Excellency.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 152. lpage.
Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Richard Prescott.
1778, November 15. Cambridge. — Inconvenience and distress
to both officers and men, but the troops have marched leaving
Maj.-Gen. Kiedesel and himself answerable for money borrowed
for their use. Sends abstract of letter from himself to Sir H.
Clinton, and requests him to send Mr. Geddes back with 10,000/.
If it is not in his power to send this money from Rhode Island,
requests him to forward Mr. Geddes to New York and send a
letter through Major- General Sullivan of his being set out for
Sir Henry.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 106. 3 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1778, November 16. New York. — That the first quarter's
provisions only for the year 1778 are as yet arrived. Requesting
him to represent to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury
the distress they will be in should the victuallers be delayed,
that in future the supplies may be more regular. During the
short time he has had command they have been reduced three
several times to little more than three weeks' provisions. Briga-
dier-General Prevost at St. Augustine has also given notice of
scarcity. Acknowledges letters.
2 copies. Vol. 33. Nos. 9 and 25. 2 pages each.
W. Collier, Secretary, to Mr. Weir, Chief Surgeon to
the General Hospital.
1778, November 16. Cambridge. — It is the Major-General's
orders that he pay a professional visit to Lt.-Col. Lind, enquire
into the nature of his case, and report if it be necessary to delay
his march at present or in what time he might journey without
injury to his health.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 150. 2 pages.
Governor William Franklin to the Earl of Carlisle,
Sir Henry Clinton and Wm. Eden (His Majesty's
Commissioners) .
1778, November 16. New York. — That in 1776 he was seized
by an armed force and sent into Connecticut, where he was
detained as a prisoner till last month. That he has been com-
pelled to bear all his own expenses, his salary stopped, his landed
estate in the hands of the rebels and his personal estate largely
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destroyed by fire in New York. That friends in Connecticut had
assisted him, otherwise he must have starved. That he had
frequently been applied to by the King's soldiers and loyalists
and had endeavoured to relieve them. That all the other
Governors had been previously rendered independent of the
support of their Assemblies, but as such regulation in his case
did not actually take place has not ventured to draw on the
Treasury. Is not only in want of money for present subsistence
but desirous of discharging the debts contracted in Connecticut,
and requests that if they would, they can consistently with the
powers vested in them advance him one year of his salary.
2 copies. Vol. 33. Nos. 11 and 26. 3 pages each.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to John Robinson, 24 Nov.
Deputy Adjutant-General Thos. Bibby to Lt.-Col.
John Lind.
1778, November 17. Cambridge. — Pointing out the reasons of
his not obtaining permission to go to New York. That if the
public application to Major-Gen. Heath for him to remain at
Cambridge failed he had liberty to make use of private interces-
sion. As Mr. Hayes, the surgeon, was goiug to New York it was
an opportunity of stating his case direct. In his letter of the
15th there is a direct insinuation of partiality. This the Major-
General cannot but consider as indecent, and proposes represent-
ing his conduct to Sir H. Clinton.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 149. 4 pages.
John Wier [Weir], Surgeon, to Maj.-Gen. William Phillips.
1778, November 17. Cambridge. — Has visited Lt.-Col. Lind.
It will not be safe for him to march while the present symptoms
remain. Should he have no relapse he may set out in a week or
ten days under the description of easy journeys and that the
exercise and removing to a milder climate will be of advantage to
his health.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 148. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Lieut.-Col. John Lind.
1778, November 18. Cambridge. — The words of his letter of
the 15th bring the affair betwreen them to a different point of
view, in which every commanding officer as he says is concerned.
Cannot therefore allow him to remain absent from the 20th
Begt., and directs him to repair to it and there wait Clinton's
orders. From Mr. Wreir's report short journeys and change of
air may be of use, therefore he is on his honour to make no
unnecessary delay.
Copy. Vol. 9* Xo. 147. 3 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1778, November 19. — Acknowledges letter of 14th inst. In
consequence of his letter to Mr. Clarke has sent Major Bruen,
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Deputy Quarter Master General, to King's Ferry with money and
necessaries for the use of the troops under Maj.-Gen. Phillips.
Desires the Major may be permitted to send information if more
is required.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 169. 1 page.
Sir Grey Cooper to [Gen. Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, November 19. Whitehall.— The Lords of the Treasury
have entered into contracts with Messrs. Nesbitt, &c. for supply-
ing his Majesty's forces in North America with provisions.
Transmits copy. A note enumerates the contracts as given
already above 7 November.
Copy, Vol. 2. #0.115. 2 pages.
Greenwood and Higginson and others to Lord George Germain.
1778, November 19. London. — Memorial on behalf of them-
selves and others interested in the provinces of Georgia and
S. Carolina.
Copy. Vol. 15. Xo. 187. & folio pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 300,
fo. 69 ; and in the Carlisle MSS.
Charles and Robert Cooke to His Majesty's Commissioners.
1778, Nov. 20. New7 York. — Copy of a memorial ; annexed to
their original memorial to the Treasury, 8 April 1782, which
see.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 20. Head Quarters. — "I am charged by
Congress to transmit the inclosed resolution on the case of
Lieut. -Col. Conolly. I have the honour to be, with due respect,
your Excellency's most hble. Sen1-
Signed letter* Vol. 8. No, 170. 1 page.
Enclosing Congress Resolution, 12 Nov.
Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 21. War Office. — Notifying exchange of
commission between Capt. Fraser of the 1st regiment of Foot
Guards and Capt. Cockran of the 4th regt. of Foot.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 88. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, November 21. War Office. — Sends particular invoices
of the clothing for various regiments shipped with the rest of the
clothing on board the Tortoise and Margery. Should the
regiments be drafted, the clothing to be sent back.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 87. 1 page.
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Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Ma.t.-Gen. Horatio Gates.
1778, November 21. Cambridge. — Requesting his opinion upon
the enclosure and whether he would advise Canada clothing
vessels to go to Fredericksburg upon the Rappahannock River or
to Richmond upon James River.
Extract. Vol. 9. No. 160. 1 page.
Enclosure: —
Report from Brig. -Gen. James Hamilton got from Colonel
Bland. — Vessels of near 200 tons can go up the Rappa-
hannock River to Fredericksburg. The distance by land to
Charlotte ville sixty-fire miles. At Fredericksburg waggons
that carry tobacco can easily be obtained. Vessels of any
tonnage can go up James River to Richmond, thence by land
about one hundred miles.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 161. 1 page.
The above two enclosed by Major-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton,
9 Dec. 1778.
Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 23. War Office. — That if he thinks proper
leave may be given to Col. Stephens, of the Foot Guards, to
return to Great Britain at the end of this campaign on account
of private affairs.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 74. 1 page.
Major-Gen. Horatio Gates to Major-Gen. Phillips.
1778, November 23. Boston. — Is of opinion the baggage
should be sent to Fredericksburg.
Extract. Vol. 9. No. 159. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 9 Dec. 1778.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1778, November 24. New York. — It being the opinion of his
Majesty's Commissioners that Governor Franklin should be
supplied with the year's salary he asks for, has in consequence
granted him a warrant on the Deputy Paymaster- General, which
it is hoped will meet with their Lordships' approbation.
2 copies. Vol. 33. Nos. 10 and 27. 1 page each.
Enclosing Gov. Franklin to the Commissioners, 16 Nov. 1778.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 27. Head Quarters, Fredericksburg. —
Commissioners appointed for exchange of prisoners.
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 172. & page*.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 45 ; and 589, fo. 77.
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Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, November 30. War Office.— Since the letter of the 3rd
it has again been proposed to send out Sir James Napier as
Superintendent General of Hospitals in North America, and upon
his declining the office it was offered to Mr. John Adair, who,
however, is not able to quit England. Dr. Nooth, Physician
Extraordinary now in America and one of the Purveyors to the
Hospitals, has been represented as competent. Should he
(Clinton) see the necessity of the appointment and approve
Dr. Nooth it is his Majesty's pleasure he should enter at once
upon the duties of the office without waiting for a commission.
Two Purveyors not being needed at New York Dr. Nooth may
return to Great Britain should he not be approved as Superin-
tendent of Hospitals. P.S. — Lord George Germain approves
Dr. Nooth : encloses copy of his letter.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No, 77. 3 pages.
Enclosure : —
Lord George Germain to Robert Adair.
1778, November 30. Pall Mall. — Sorry to hear Mr. Adair
declines going to America. It is fortunate that such a man
as Dr. Nooth is on the spot. Feels obliged at his being
pointed out, as there is no doubt lie is equal to the undertaking.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 78. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In
Letters, Original Correspondence, Vol. 25.
N.D. [about 1778, November.] — Schedule of correspondence
between Maj.-Gen. Riedesel, Brig.-Gen. Hamilton, Maj.-Gen.
Heath, Maj.-Gen. Gates, and Maj.-Gen. Phillips.
Vol, 9. No, 144. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 1. War Office.— Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No, 80. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of Promotions.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 81. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 1. War Office. — Acknowledges letter of 12th
October, containing bill for 2,200/. and a blank commission of
ensign, as purchase money for the late Major Saxton's majority.
Also other letters with returns and list of promotions. Thanks
for attention paid to his recommendation of Lt. Chapman.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 79. 1 paeje.
Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
155, fo. 1,
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Messrs. Harley and Drummond.
SiSri' — List of sums issued to Messrs. Harley and
Drummond, contractors for remitting money for the pay of
H.M. Forces in North America.
Another paper of sums issued to the same between the same
dates.
Vol. 33. No$. 34 and 35. 2 pp.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 19 Jan. 1779.
Lord Barrington to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, December 2. War Office. — Sends the invoice of
military articles shipped on the " Margery " transport for the use
of the 10th regiment of Foot.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 82. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Invoice marked at foot " The above shipd on board the
Margery, Capt. Dickson, for No. America 10th and 21st
August 1778. Receipts taken from Wm. Hope."
Copy, Vol.6. No. 83. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 2. War Office. — A new commission bearing
date 25th November, 1775, has been made out for Lt. Robt.
Duncan son of the 2d Battalion of the 71st regiment. There is a
lieutenancy vacant in the 40th regiment by the appointment of
Lt. De Courcy to the Lt. -Government of Gravesend and Tilbury.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 84. 1 page.
Lord Barrington to Major-General William Phillips to the
care of Sir Henry Clinton, &c, &c, &c, New York.
1778, December 2. War Office. — Assuring him by the King's
command that whenever proper occasions occur the officers now
in New England under him shall be considered in an equal
degree with the rest of the army.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 46. 2 pages.
Copy in Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters, Original
Correspondence, Vol. 21.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 29 May
1779.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Washington.
1778, December 2. New York. — Arrangements for the meet-
ing of Commissioners for exchange of prisoners.
Copy. Vol.8. No. 173. 1 p.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
135, fo. 53 ; 589, fo. 79.
353
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 2. Whitehall. — Separate. Two letters.
Copies. Vol. 1. Nos. 42 and 43. 1 p. 2 pp.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
fos. 273, 369 ; 431, fo. 285 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 2. Cambridge. — Capt. Barrington going to
New York to procure his exchange will deliver this. The troops
marched from Cambridge and Rutland 9th November. His aid-
de-camp saw the several divisions pass the Connecticut and
reports that about 50 British and 30 Germans deserted, the rest
behaved well. Major.-Gen. Gates complied with every request.
Col. Bland sent by Washington superintends the march from
Enfield to Virginia. The last requisition for money on Rhode
Island succeeded so far as to release Riedesel and himself.
Riedesel set out four days ago, and he begins on Monday or
Tuesday. Will report as to the troops after his arrival at
Charlotteville. WTounded, disabled and sick officers and men are
permitted to go to New York to be exchanged or sent by sea to
Virginia. The cartel ship is found too small for the whole, and
Maj.-Gen. Gates grants permission for some to march to New
York. Lt. Matthews of 62nd British and Capt. Schlagenteunell,
German, to go to Rhode Island. Fears they will die before
reaching it. Requests him to waive punctillio relating to partial
parole exchanges so far as concerns officers and men sent into
New York, and that the whole may be exchanged for an equal
number of American prisoners. Encloses lists, all of whom he
desires to be included in the exchange. Requests notice of such
exchange be sent to Major Harnage, who will remain here sick.
Will send further news by Lt. Collier.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 154. 6 pages.
Enclosures : —
TROors of Convention.
1778, December 2. — Return of six British officers who remain
behind the march.
Original. Vol. 9. No. 156. 2 pages.
1778, December. Cambridge. — Return of four German officers
ivho remain behind the march.
Original. Vol. 9. No. 157. 1 page.
Major-General William Phillips to Major-General Horatio
Gates.
1778, December 2. Cambridge. — Concern at troubling him so
often on account of those who could not prosecute the march to
Virginia. The number is no more than six or eight officers and
about 200 men. It is found impossible to put so many on board
the cartel ship and there is but one alternative, that of suffering
a part of the men under proper officers to go by land to Rhode
Island or New York. Makes no doubt of their being exchanged.
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Exact returns will be sent. Should they not be exchanged they
shall join the troops in Virginia. Appeals on behalf of two
officers, one British, one German, for liberty to go to Rhode
Island attended by a surgeon's mate. They are ill, or dying, and
the hope of change of air will alleviate their distresses. Should
these requests be complied with, the Deputy Quarter Master
General may meet Maj. Hopkins and regulate matters.
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 155. 4 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 3. Whitehall.— No. 22.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 44. 5 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
fo. 377; copy 431, fo. 294; and in the Sackville MSS.
John Robinson to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1778, December 5. Whitehall. — Is commanded to acknowledge
receipt of letters of 8th, 14th, and 22nd October last. They
will be taken into consideration.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 133. 1 page.
Timothy Hierlihy, Major Commandant of the Independent Cos.,
to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 6. Island of St. John, Charlotte Town. No. 1.
— Recounting that on 7th April he arrived at Halifax with the
Independent Companies and put himself under the command of
Major General Massey, who ordered him and the corps to repair
to Spanish river to protect colliery there. That he dug and pre-
pared coals, fortified a post, suppressed the piratical attempts of
the rebels and recovered some property and two vessels. On
27th October he received Major-General Massey's approbation
and orders to repair hither with transports not laden with coal
in order to load hence with fire-wood, that on the 11th November
he sailed with the Independent Companies and twenty-seven
men belonging to Captain Commandant Callbeck's Saint John's
Volunteers. That the vessels were separated in a storm, but he
arrived 30th November with the ship and two brigs. Despairs
of the rest reaching here this year. Immediately after his
arrival he showed Mr. Callbeck, who is President of the Council
and Commander-in-chief on this island, His Excellency's orders
of 12th September, directing the discharge of the company.
Recounts the surprise of Mr. Callbeck and the Council and their
pressing instances to delay carrying out the orders. His difficult
position and the apparent utility, even necessity, of keeping the
few men together till the spring induced him to accede, and he is
emboldened to submit his conduct to his benign deliberation.
Signed letter. Vol. 52. No. 67. 4 pages.
Enclosures : —
President Phillips Callbeck to Maj. Hierlihy.
1778, December 3. Charlotte Town. — Immediately after the
communication of Sir Henry Clinton's orders he convened
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the Council, the result of which is that they have resolved
to apply for the postponement of the discharging of his
company. Forwards at their request letter and extract
from Minutes of Council, to which he adds his own; requests
that it be delayed until application is made to Sir Henry
Clinton. Encloses instrument of indemnification, pledging
himself to pay all subsistence, clothing, d-c, accounts also
for rations supjAied in consequence of Hierlihy* s orders until
his Excellency's pleasure is known.
Copy, Vol. 52. No, 77. 2 pages.
Thomas Wright, Peter Stewart, and Wm. Nesbitt to
Major Hierlihy.
1778, December 3. Council Chamber, Charlotte Town. — That
the order to disband President Callbeck' s Company has been
laid before them for opinion. They hope, if it can be done
with propriety, he will delay what they apprehend will expose
the Island to danger until Sir Henry Clinton's resolution is
received in answer to their application. Likewise that he
ivill join them in their request and in consequence order his
Quartermaster to issue rations for that Company with his
own corps.
Copy. Vol. 52. No. 74. 2 pages.
1778, December 2 and 3. — Minutes of the Council Board,
Island of St. John.
Extract, signed Wm. Nisbett. Vol. 53. No. 65. 10 pages.
1778, December 3. — Instrument of Indemnification concerning
the disbanding the volunteers of St. John's Island.
Copy. Vol. 53. No. 75. 2 pages.
Maj. -Commandant Timothy Hierlihy to Brig.-Gen. McLean.
1778, December 6. Charlotte Town.— On 27 October he
received letter from Gen. Massey containing orders to repair
hither with such transports as should not be able to load with
coal, that they might be sent hence with firewood. Finding four
small transports, he directed them to join the two assigned to
carry the troops. Embarked November 1st ; was kept in har-
bour until 11th by contrary winds. Put into St. Ann's on 13th ;
four vessels separated by a storm. Lt. Kelly went in search, but
was unsuccessful. Men landed 2nd inst., weather prevented
landing provisions. Shewed Mr. Callbeck, President of Council
and Commander-in-Chief of this Island, orders of 12th September
received from Sir Henry Clinton directing his company be dis-
charged. Gives reasons for deferring compliance with this order.
Mr. Callbeck and his Majesty's Council solicit his (McLean's)
favourable representation in seconding their request for continu-
ance of said company. Trusts his conduct will be forgiven if he
has erred, as he had no other motive than the good of his
Majesty's service.
Signed letter. Vol. 52. No. 73. 3 pages.
Enclosures : —
Four papers Nos. 68, 69, 71, 72, same as those enclosed above
in his letter to Clinton,
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Ma j. -Gen. William Phillips.
1778, December 7. Cambridge. — Promise to exchange
prisoners. (Supposed enclosed in the following.)
Copy. Vol. 9. No. 163. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 8. Cambridge. — Received letter of 8th
November. Thanks for allowance of 165 days' forage money and
for remitting stoppages from the men. Supposes the effort to stop
the march has failed. It is to be lamented no plan can be pursued
for settling a general exchange, perhaps he might be useful in
such a purpose. Repeats what he has previously said about the
parole he has given as regards the sick and wounded officers and
men allowed to go to New York. Hopes the exchange may take
place. Earnestly requests that the promotion to a company in
the '21st should go in the regiment. The officers of these troops
see with concern how little likely it is they shall succeed to general
promotions going throughout the army when they see accidental
vacancies given away from them. Begs that his recommendations
for any promotions may be successful as Gen. Burgoyne's have
always been. Sends some new papers relating to Lt.-Col. Lind
and must complain of that officer's conduct to himself. Has
ordered him to his regiment, from which he shall never move with
his consent till the regiment is exchanged, and desires his
Excellency's decision on the question of the Deputy Chaplain.
His last despatches were entrusted to Capt. Masters of the 24th,
who forgetting he was a messenger entered into some conversation
as to an exchange which obliged Gen. Washington (so it is under-
stood) to refuse his going to New York, the American Congress
having passed a resolution against partial parole exchange. Lt.
Campbell carries these dispatches ; requests that the money last
written for may be sent by him for the Troops of Convention.
Cannot conveniently send the Paymaster. Apprehends this will
be the only correspondence for a long time, as he sets out on his
journey the day after to-morrow. " Exile is no very agreeable
point of view, every day's journey brings it nearer to me, and when
I arrive in Virginia, which from distance and situation will
naturally exclude me from all communication with my friends, I
shall sit down a melancholy but patient example of the ill fortune
of War." Does not now wish to be particularly exchanged, but
to take his chance under the general description of exchange of
the Troops of Convention.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 164. 9 pages.
Messrs. Harley and Drummond.
SHSskfS.-- A List of Paymaster's Receipts received by
Messrs. Harley and Drummond from 29 November 1770.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 33. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 19 Jan. 1779.
857
John Beatty.
1778, December 9. Amboy. — Statement respecting Abraham
Brown and John Lezier. That Brown and Lezier of a party of
Bangers captured a Mr. Richards carrying sundries to his farm.
That Mr. Richards struggling to escape, Brown fired and killed
him on the spot. A party from New York having captured these
two Rangers they were carried into New York and confined
without fire or covering and with a scanty supply of provisions.
Their friends were not allowed to see them.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 178. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Washington to Sir H. Clinton, 26 Dec. 1778.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 9. Cambridge. — Sends some papers relating
to sending round the clothing, baggage and stores to Virginia.
Asks that particulars as to passports, etc., of the Troops of
Convention be communicated to him through Gen. Washington's
headquarters, that officers may be sent round to the place to
which the vessels are directed.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 158. 2 pages.
Enclosing Maj.-Gen. Gates to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 23 Nov.,
and Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Maj.-Gen. Gates, 21 Nov.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 9. Cambridge. — Recommendations for suc-
cession of officers to vacancies in the 9th and 62nd regiments.
Signed letter. Vol. 9. No. 162. 3 pages.
Stores.
1778, December 9. New York. — Calculation of the quantity
of candles necessary for 26 winter weeks for 40,000 men.
Geo. Clark, B.M.G.
4 copies. Vol. 33. Nos. 6, 13, 21, 29. 1 page each.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to John Robinson, 24 December.
Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 10. War Office. — List of promotions dated
12th October last laid before his Majesty and approved.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No, 89. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1778, December 10. New York.— No. 29.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 174. 2 pages.
Signed letters in the Public Record Office., America and
W. Indies 135, fo. 37 ; and 589, fo. 75 ; copy 306, fo. 281.
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Lord Barrington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 11. War Office. — Deficiency of officers in
the detachment of Guards serving under his command to be
filled up. Colonels to be relieved and return home when
relieved.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 90. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 12. Whitehall.— No. 23.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 45. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 134,
fo. 385 ; copy 431, fo. 284, and in the Sackville MBS.
Enclosure : —
Estimate of stores required for 15,000 men — tents, blankets,
mittens, shoe soals (sic), luggage, sliirts, breeches, kettles,
hatchets, dec.
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 46. 2 pages.
Marquis de La Fayette to the Canadian Indians.
1778, December 18. Boston.
Copy. French. Vol. 11. No. 21. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence.
Quebec, 16; British Museum, Additional MSS. 21841, fo. 189.
Treasury Minutes.
1778, December 18. Whitehall. — Concerning money sent to
America.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 37. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 19 Jan. 1779.
General Sir Henry Clinton to [Lord Barrington].
1778, December 19. New York. — Respecting the vacancy of
a troop in the 17th regt. of Light Dragoons by the promotion of
Captain Stanley in Europe.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 214. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence, Vol. 20.
James Morden.
1778, December 19. Halifax. — Return of coals said to be
shipped (for Halifax) on board various transports at Spanish
River by order of Maj.-Gen. Massey, October 1778, with receipt
by James Morden, Barrack Master, on this date.
Signed copy. Vol. 21. No. 30. Duplicate copy. Vol. 21.
Nos. 61 and 62. 3 pages each.
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John Money to Chas. Jenkinson.
1778, December 21. London. — Memorial. Represents his
services and pretensions to the vacant Majority in 20th regt. by
the death of Major Ackland (sic).
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 2. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 6 July 1779.
Moses Franks to [Sir Grey Cooper].
1778, December 22. — Imploring interposition with Lord North
on behalf of his brother David Franks of Philadelphia, thrown
into prison by the Congress charged with having endeavoured to
carry a letter to himself, Moses Franks, the sentiments of which
they consider inimical to the United States. Asks if he might
be exchanged. Followed by a Memorandum to the effect that it
will be best to submit the exchange to Sir Henry Clinton's
discretion. Is sure of Sir Henry's friendly offices, they having
been school-fellows in America.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 134. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 26 Dec. 1778.
Lieut.-Gov. Richard Hughes to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 22^ Government House at Halifax. — An
unlucky accident having thrown the "Martha" armed storeship
into the hands of the rebels, repeats the application for a certain
quantity of gunpowder in case of attack. The commanding
officer of the King's troops will probably mention in some of
his letters the quantity required.
Signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 39. 2 pages.
* Treasury Minutes.
1778, December 22. Whitehall. — Concerning camp neces-
saries.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 36. 3 pages.
1778, December 22. Whitehall. — Concerning state of the
army chest.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 38. 2 pages.
Both enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 19 Jan.
1779
Lieut. -Colonel Archibald Campbell.
1778, December 23. On "Phoenix" Man-of- War.— List of
promotions and appointments by Lt.-Col. Campbell commanding
a detachment of his Majesty's forces for Georgia, which took
place after the arrival of the troops in the river Savannah.
(Some of these are Provincial troops.)
Signed original. Vol. 10. No. 37. 2 pages.
Adjutant- General Lord Rawdon to [Sir Henry Clinton] .
1778, December 23. — In obedience to his Excellency's com-
mand he directed his deputy to enquire on what grounds
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Lt. Shuttleworth was admitted to the purchase of a company
above Lt. Layard. As this transaction took place before he was
Adjutant-General, quotes Lt.-Col. Clarke's letter stating that he
did not know of Capt. Layard's wish. Had Lt.-Col. Clarke known
of Mr. Layard's desire to purchase he could not have given
Maj. Brice sufficient security for the money without particular
powers from him, therefore it became custom in Sir W. Howe's
time to consider eldest of any rank on the spot as first for pro-
motion.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 204°. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord Amherst.
1778, December 24. New York. — Transmits the Adjutant-
General's report respecting the promotion of Lt. Shuttleworth in
preference to Lt. Layard. Notices in the Gazette Lt. Layard is
signified as having succeeded to a company in 7th regiment by
purchase ; hopes this is a mistake. Observations and arguments
on the subject. It would be depriving him of a power ratified
apparently to Sir William Howe, his predecessor, &c.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 206. 3 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord Barrington.
1778, December 24. New York. — A letter similar to the fore-
going.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 205. 3 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Kecord Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence, Vol. 20.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1778, December 24. New York. — " You receive enclosed the
Barrack Master General's Estimate of Candles necessary for
40,000 men for the 26 Winter Weeks, which you will be pleased
to lay before the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury
for their Consideration " [see on 9 December] .
2 copies. Vol. 33. Nos. 12 and 28. 1 page each.
Halifax.
1778, December 24. Halifax. — Return of contractors' pro-
visions in the King's Stores, signed John Butler, agent to the
contractors.
Signed copy. Vol. 21. No. 36. 2 pages.
Troops.
1775. June 13.
177H, December 24.
-A Dr. and Cr. account of the 2nd Battalion Royal
Highland Emigrants.
Copy. Vol. 25. No. 84. 2 pp.
Enclosed by Chas. Jenkinson to John Robinson, 22 March 1779,
and by him to Sir H. Clinton, 16 April.
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Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1778, December 26. New York.— No. 34.
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 175. 1 p.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 135, fo. 131 ; copy 306, fo. 289 ; and in S.P. Foreign,
German States 192.
John Eobinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 26. Treasury Chambers. — Is desired by their
Lordships to transmit the enclosed. Desires he will take such
steps as he thinks proper to obtain the release of Mr. David
Franks.
Copy. Vol. 2. No. 135. 1 page.
Enclosing Moses Franks to [Sir Grey Cooper], 22 Dec.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 26. Philadelphia. — "Inclosed I send Your
Excellency Mr. Beatty's representation of the case of Brown and
Lezier, two Soldiers in the Service of these States, who it appears
are suffering under a confinement of peculiar severity, without
any sufficient cause for so injurious a discrimination. I am per-
suaded I need only call your attention to the situation of these
Men to induce you to order them relief and to have them placed
precisely on the same footing, with other prisoners of war.
This will lead to their immediate exchange."
Signed letter. Vol. 8. No. 177. 1 page.
Enclosing Statement by John Beatty, 9 Dec.
Colonel Guy Johnson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 28. Halifax. — Fears original of the letter
which accompanies this has shared the fate of the " Martha "
which carried it. The officer charged with his (Clinton's)
dispatches has arrived safe at Quebec, notwithstanding that the
detachment he marched with was obliged to return to this
province from the inclemency of the season and the difficulties
they had to encounter.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 28. 1 page.
Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 28. Halifax. — Encloses duplicate of letter of
24th October by the armed ship "Martha " lost on her passage.
From the scarcity of lumber it was found impossible to complete
the barracks ; has been obliged to occupy all the block houses,
garrets, and every other place he could put men ; the severity of
the season requiring every resource to enable him to break up
camp, which he did on the 7th Novr. From the 15th to the 18th
Novr. the transports arrived with Col. Seitz's Regt. of Hessians
and the Orange Rangers, one brig is missing having on board
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one sergeant and 18 men and all the horses of Col. Seitz's
Eegt. She was parted from the fleet in a gale. The Hessians
are quartered on the inhabitants and well satisfied. The Orange
Hangers, except a detachment of 1 captain and 50 men, are in a
repaired barrack at the Eastern battery. The detachment was
sent to Liverpool at the desire of the Lt.-Gov. and Council
of the Province as per the enclosed memorial No. 1 [not
identified] . The detachment sent to the eastward to cut wood
has succeeded, much to his satisfaction. The weather prevents
continuing the work on Citadel Hill. Has endeavoured to be
as economical as possible in the article of fuel, to have more for
New York, and has kept only such quantity as to supply them
till the month of May. Made frequent applications to Sir Geo.
Collier for convoy. A return of the coals is enclosed. Capt.
Spry requests warrant for over £5,000 for works at the different
forts. Has referred him to His Excellency, but has allowed him
£2,000 for bills for lumber received. The benefits of Forts
Cumberland and Howe not equal to the money expended. Refers
him to Capt. Mowatt on the subject. The master of the "Nancy "
armed ship which brought the English and German troops,
Col. Johnson, &c, destined for Quebec has demanded freight for
£1,000. Has given him warrant for £500, as the agreement
to land them at Quebec was not carried through. Can in spring
procure a ship for the remainder of the voyage for less than the
rest of the £500. Sends letter from the commanding officers of
the regular regiments for bat and forage money ; also a memorial
from Mr. Jeffries praying subsistence as purveyor to the
General Hospital; also abstract for subsistence presented by
Capt. Monk, commanding officer of the five companies of the
Nova Scotia Volunteers. Capt. Monk has desired leave
to go to Head Quarters to represent affairs of his corps. Capt.
Skinner, 70th, also has leave to go to New York. Lt.-Col.
Bayard, who arrived a few days ago, was reinstated in the
command of the Orange Rangers and Lt.-Col. Campbell returns
to New York. Repeats demand for powder. Having refused
leave to go to New York to Major Dewindt of the Orange
Rangers, is requested to forward a memorial. The province
tranquil and the Indians to appearance satisfied. Suggests
beating up the American quarters along the opposite coast
towards Boston, in the summer. Loss of the " Gage " armed
ship, constantly employed as a convoy for supplying the out-
posts. Lt.-Col. Goreham has requested him to forward an
account of clothing for his corps. P.S. — Urges decision on case
of a man who has suffered long confinement in irons for desertion.
Forwards a memorial of Capt. Maclean of the Royal Emigrants
and copy of a letter from Lt.-Col. Campbell of the Argyleshire
Regt. Hearing his Excellency is in want of provisions, ships
for New York all the Treasury provisions here. Sends the con-
tractors' return of provisions for the troops in this province.
Signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 40. 8 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 163.
363
Savannah.
1778, December 29. — Keturn of prisoners taken by his
Majesty's forces under Lt.-Col. Archibald Campbell on this date.
Beturn of killed and wounded under Lt.-Col. Campbell.
(Qy. That these may have been enclosed by Lt.-Col. Campbell
in his letter of 16 January, 1779.)
Vol. 15. Nos. 154, 156. 1 page each.
Also in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fos. 255 and 259 ; 155, fos. 77 and 79.
Lord Amherst to Lord George Germain.
1778, December 30. Whitehall. — With reference to Major
Maitland of the Marines being returned Lt.-Col. of the 71st
vice Sir Wm. Erskine.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 25. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord George Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 23 Jan.
1779.
Another copy. Vol. 10. No. 71. 1 page. Enclosed by Chas.
Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 1 March 1779.
Also in the Public Eecord Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence, Vol. 20.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Maj.-Gen. William Phillips.
1778, December 30. New York.— No. 3. " 1 am favor'd with
your Letter of the 8th Ins^ by Lieut. Campbell, whom I would
not detain untill I could give you a full Answer to it, lest he
should be disappointed in his Expectations of meeting you on
your Way to Virginia.
" Upon reflection I think it will be better to defer sending the
Money you write for, untill you are able to send your Paymaster
here, and can inform me exactly what Sum you may want; as
the bad Eoad, Ferries &ca at this inclement Season of the Year
might render a charge of that Sort rather unsafe and trouble-
some.
"I sincerely wish you an agreable journey, with every Compli-
ment of the Season, and am &c."
Draft. Vol. 8. No. 176. 1 page.
Brig.-Gen. Fras. McLean to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 30. Halifax.— Since letter of 28th Lt.-Col.
Geo. Campbell of the Orange Bangers has presented a memorial
desiring £100 sterling to enable him to proceed to New York.
Has granted a warrant for this sum. Asks his Excellency to
direct that this money may be accounted for to the Deputy Pay-
master at New York.
Signed letter. Vol. 21. No, 73. 1 page.
864
Lord Amherst to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1778, December 31. Whitehall. — Sending the enclosed.
Signed letter. Vol. 6. No. 91. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Lord Amherst to Ma j. -Gen. James Grant.
1778, December 30. Whitehall. — Col. Medows serving as
a brigadier is nominated aid-de-camp. Encloses brevet of
colonel in the army for Sir Henry Colder to obviate any
unpleasantness that may arise from the circumstance of
Medows being "Colonel" and Colder, who was his senior,
only " Lt. Colonel." Should Colder have left the army or
expressed desire to discontinue serving, the commission is to
be returned, that it may be cancelled.
Copy. Vol. 6. No. 92. 2 pages.
Acts of Parliament.
1778, Geo. III. Cap. 15.— For the relief of the Captors of
Prizes, &c, &c, &c.
Cap. 16. For allowing the exportation of certain quantities of
Wheat Flour, &c, to Newfoundland, &c, &c, &c.
Cap. 24. For allowing the Re-importation of unmanufactured
Tobacco, &c, &c, &c.
Cap. 45. To continue the several Laws therein mentioned
relating to the Allowance upon the exportation of Gunpowder,
&c, &c.
Cap. 55. To permit the exportation of goods directly from
Ireland, &c, &c, &c.
Cap. 58. To explain and amend so much of an Act made in
the 4th year of the Reign of His Majesty as relates to the
Clandestine conveyance of Sugar, &c, &c, &c.
Printed. Vol. 28. Nos. 210 to 216.
[Sir William Howe] to Joseph Galloway, Superintendent,
Samuel Shoemaker, Daniel Coxe and John Potts,
Magistrates of the Police.
N-D. [qy. 1778.] — Draft circular. Testimonial to their services
as officers of police in the city [of Philadelphia] .
Vol, 8. No. 90. 1 p.
[Sir William Howe] to Captain Smith.
N.D. [qy. 1778.] Head Quarters. — Authorizing him to appoint
an agent to the provincial corps.
Draft. Vol. 81. No. 52. 1 p.
Merchants of New York to Gen. Sir Wm. Howe.
N.D. [qy- 1778.] — Petition. Requesting permission to export
flax seed and lumber, it having been intimated by the Superin-
365
tendent on the 26th inst that no further exportation would be
allowed. [There is a proclamation by Superintendent Elliot on
26 September of this year, 1778.]
Copy. Vol. 8. No. 57. 4 pages.
New York.
N.D. [qy. 1778.] — Paper, headed "Memorandum," containing
Queries and Answers as to importation of manufactures &c. for
the British army in America. Begins : — " By Act of Parliament
the mode is pointed out by which the Army, Navy and
Inhabitants under His Majesty's protection in America shall be
supplied." Endorsed : — " Memorandum of trade licences and
proclamations."
Vol. 8. No. 58. IB pp.
Doctor J. Meryin Xooth.
1777-1778. — Abstract of Stoppage Accounts that appear to
have been paid by various regiments to one of the Clerks of the
Hospital at Philadelphia who deserted with the money to the
rebels, and with which the hospital has never been credited.
£271 17s. 8c?.
Signed original. Vol. 39. No. 169. Also copy. Vol. 27.
No. 103. 1 page each.
Annexed to Proceedings of a Board of Enquiry, 25 May 1782.
Major William Souter to Major-Gen. Eyre Massey.
[supposed 1778.] — As the companies of the Battalion of
Marines under his command consist of 106 rank and file each, the
Captains hope they may be allowed an additional horse, as one is
insufficient to carry the baggage, and that he will apply to the
Commander-in-Chief to put them in this respect on the same
footing as the Battalion of Guards and Hessians serving in
America.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No, 156. 1 page.
Major-General Daniel Jones to Captain John Smith.
1779, January 1. New York. — "Sir, Brower and Lashaer were
brought Prisoners to New York (Brower in September 77, and
Lashaer in March 78,) for the Murder of Mr. Richards in the
Jerseys. I imagine the Commander in Chief wants no Inform-
ation concerning their Crime. They are treated like the other
Prisoners in the Provost, and are well Cloathed. No Visitors are
allowed to Prisoners in the Provost, bad use having been made
of that Indulgence.
"Mr. Pintard will inform you he has never been refused send-
ing them any Necessaries he thought proper."
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 20. 1 page.
Enclosed by [Sir H. Clinton] to Gen. Washington, 23 Jan.
Lewis Pintard to Captain John Smith.
1779, January 1. New York. — " I am desired by General Jones
to inform you that no Articles of Cloathing Provisions or other
Necessaries that I have sent from time to time to the Provost
for the American Prisoners of War have ever been refused
Admittance, but have always been received and safely delivered."
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 19. 1 page.
Enclosed by [Sir H. Clinton] to Gen. Washington, 23 Jan.
Gov. John Dalling to Brig.-Gen. John Campbell.
1779, January 3. Jamaica.
Copy. Vol. 13. No. 3. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies, 267,
fo. 103.
Commodore Hyde Parker, Junr., and Lt.-Col. Archibald
Campbell.
1779, January 4. Savannah, Head Quarters. — Proclamation.
Printed. Vol. 16. Nos. 2 and 3.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 155,
fo. 81 ; 135, fo. 267 ; Admiralty, Secretary, In Letters, 489 ;
&c, &c.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir H. Clinton.
1779, January 6. War Office. — Has the King's commands to
send the enclosed memorial to be taken into consideration.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No, 1. 1 page.
Enclosing Memorial of Capt. Money to Charles Jenkinson,
21 Dec. 1778.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 6. War Office. — Sends list of promotions made
in the regiments under his command : likewise of vacancies
occasioned by the appointment of officers in Col. McLean's
corps.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 3. 1 page.
Enclosure : — List as above.
Vol. 10. No. 4. 2 pages.
D. Jones and A. Elliot.
1779, January 7. New York. — Opinion or memorandum on
the loss of the " Crisis," Capt. Salter, by H.M.S. " Lively."
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 87. 3 pages.
Original sent by Sir H. Clinton to John Robinson 25 Feb.
1779.
367
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, January 8. New York.— No. 35.
Copy. Vol. 10. No, 8. 3 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Kecord Office, America and W,
Indies 135, fo. 135 ; copy 306, fo. 290.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 8. War Office. No. 62.—" The King judging
it proper that the Corps of Eoyal Emigrants consisting of two
Battalions raised in North America, under the Authority of the
Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Forces there, should be
placed upon the Establishment as a British Regiment, I have the
honor to acquaint you therewith, and to enclose a Copy of their
Establishment as provided for by Parliament.
"I also enclose a List of the Commissions which in consequence
thereof have been made out at the Secretary of State's Office, and
signed by his Majesty for the Officers of the said Regiment."
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 5. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Establishment oj a corps of Royal Highland Emigrants consist-
ing of 2 battalions of 10 companies each from the 25£/t of
December 1778.
Vol. 10. No. 6. 1 page.
List of Commissions for the same, Sir Henry Clinton to be
Colonel in chief from 16 December 1778.
Vol. 10. No. 7. 3 pages.
Savannah.
1779, January 8. — Return of Iron and Brass Ordnance and
Stores taken from the Rebels. Signed — R. Wilson, also Archd.
Campbell, Lt.-Col.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 155. % pages.
Original in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
155, fo. 73; copy 135, fo. 263.
Lord Amherst to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 9. Whitehall.— The friends of Lt.-Col. Craig
represent he would prefer the lieut. -colonelcy of the 17th. Major
Duncan McPherson of the 71st is therefore to succeed Lt.-Col.
Duffe in Lord Macleod's, and to be allowed to return home and
proceed to the E. Indies. " Lt.-Col. Craig had like to have thrown
himself out of the army by selling the lieut.-colonelcy of the 17th,
which it is said he disposed of at a very high price instead of selling
a Majority at the regulation price," but the King allows him to
be the purchaser of the lieut.-colonelcy of the 56th, on account of
his good character and services.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 9. 2 pages.
368
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord [qy. Barrington].
1779, January 9. New York. — The necessity of paying
particular attention to Sandy Hook whilst the French fleet lay
off this harbour inclined him to appoint Col. O'Hara to that
command. Gave him rank of Brigadier General as recompense.
Trusts his Majesty will approve. Mr. Underwood will abide
by lieutenancy purchased in 7th regiment. Encloses list of
promotions.
Copy. Vol. 10. No, 10. 1 page.
Signed letter in Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence, Vol. 20.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1779, January 9. New York. — Mr. Crowder, one of the
Contractor's agents, will be able to explain to the Lords of the
Treasury the impossibility of raising supplies by bills of exchange
and the absolute necessity of sending out a quantity of specie.
The agents have borrowed upwards of £80,000 sterling on their
own security. There is not a single shilling in the military chest.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 11. 1 page.
Fort Morris.
1779, January 10. — Return of the garrison in Fort Morris under
Major Lane, signed by Brig.-Gen. Prevost.
Original. Vol. 15. No. 160. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Prevost to Sir H. Clinton, 19 January.
Original in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
155, fo. 53; copy 135, fo. 251.
Lt.-Col. Archibald Campbell. Proclamation.
1779, January 11. Head Quarters, Savannah. — For appre-
hension of "ringleaders of sedition," &c.
Printed. Vol. 15. No. 210. \page.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 155,
fo. 85 ; copy 135, fo. 275 ; Auckland MSS.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord [George Germain].
1779, January 11. New York.— No. 37.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 12. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 135, fo. 151 ; copy 306, fo. 293.
Charles Inglis to Col. Beverly Robinson.
1779, January 11. — Recommends the bearer, Thomas Sumner,
Esq., a magistrate and one of the judges of Glocester County.
His attachment to Government exposed him early to the persecu-
tion of the rebels, and he is now in want of the necessaries of
life. Begs to recommend him for some provision either of rations
or other assistance.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 44. No. 78. 1 page.
369
Peter Dubois to Colonel Beverly Robinson.
1779, January 12. — Begging his good offices with the Com-
mander-in-Chief in obtaining rations for John and Benjamin
Booth and Israel Wood, banished from their families and property
for their loyalty.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 31. No. 214. 1 page.
Fort Morris.
1779, January 13. — Return of Arms and Stores in Fort
Morris, now Fort George, at Sunbury in Georgia. — Signed by
Capt. J. Fairlamb.
Original. Vol. 15. No. 159. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Prevost to Sir H. Clinton, 19 Jan.
Original in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
155, fo. 57 ; copy 135, fo. 247.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, January 14. New York.— No. 39.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 13. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 135, fo. 175 ; copy 306, fo. 297.
Treasury.
1779, January 14. Whitehall. — Minute on the state of the
Army chest.
1779, January 15. London. — State of provisions for the army
at New York and Rhode Island, grounded on the advices received
from New York, dated 9 and 23 November 1778.
1779, January 15. London. — Abstract of provisions shipped
for New York and Philadelphia in 1776, 1777 and 1778.
Copies. Vol. 33. Nos. 39, 40 and 41. 2 pages each.
All enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 19 Jan.
Halifax.
1779, January 15. Halifax.— Return of Contractor's provi-
sions in the King's stores. Signed, J. Butler.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 60. 1 page.
Lt.-Col. Archibald Campbell to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 16. Savannah. — Capture of the town.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 36. Copy. Vol. 15. No. 157. 11 pages
each.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 231.
3580 2 A
370
Lord George Germain to Lt.-Col. Archibald Campbell.
1779, January 16. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 188. 4 pages.
Draft in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies,
155, fo. 9 ; copy 431, fo. 289 ; and in the Sackville MSB.
Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 16. Halifax. — Private. Province still tranquil.
Has no reason to think it threatened. Has tried to establish
communication with Boston, but without success. Has found
means to hear frequently from Machias. Requests him to
communicate intelligence should he hear of anything being in
agitation in the New England Provinces against this Province.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 59. 2 pages.
Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 16. Halifax. — Arrival of the "Adamant"
merchant ship from London with 500 barrels of powder. Requests
further supply. Encloses copy of letter from the Secretary at
War signifying that his regiment take rank as the 82nd. Mr.
Jeffries, nominal Purveyor to the General Hospital here, has gone
to England. Will return if confirmed in appointment. Has
advanced Col. Johnson 250/. on account of subsistence. His
second application for 1,000/. refused ; 250/. given until
Clinton's orders are received. Desires instructions relative to
issuing monies necessary for the public service.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 63. 3 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Captain William Spry.
1779, January 18. New York. — That it would prove detrimental
to the King's Service at present to recall him from Nova Scotia,
where he has the chief direction of the works, or to grant the
leave of absence he desires.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 43. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Smith to Brig.-Gen. McLean, 19 Jan.
Extract of same. Vol. 30. No. 29°. 1 page, enclosed by Sir G.
Carleton to Gen. Conway, 11 Sep. 1782.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. -Col. John Campbell.
1779, January 19. New York. — Acknowledges letter of 23rd
December, also duplicate of 25th October. Capt. McDonnell may
dispose of his Company in the 74th Regiment, the succession to
take place as desired. Cannot comply with his request respect-
ing the rank of Brigadier. Knows of no Lieut. -Colonels junior
to him who have served as Brigadiers.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 44. 1 page.
371
General Sir Henry Clinton to Richard Hughes, Esq. (sic).
1779, January 19. New York. — Acknowledges letters. The
Admiral has permitted the " Albany " to carry 150 barrels of
gunpowder to Halifax.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 41. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Col. Guy Johnson, Halifax.
1779, January 19. New York. — Is concerned that he has not
been able to reach Canada this season. Is glad the dispatches
for Quebec have arrived safely, and that Gen. McLean affords
him a prospect of getting to that country early in the spring.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 14. 1 p.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Brig.-Gen. McLean.
1779, January 19. New York. — The account received from
Lt.-Col. Goreham for 300 suits of clothing furnished by Mr.
Harley to the Royal Fensible American Regiment differs from
the original invoice in prices of shoes, shirts and stockings.
Requests him to direct Goreham to transmit account of expendi-
ture thereof and number of suits remaining in his possession
before payment can be ordered for any part, as by the Pay List
it appears the regiment never amounted to 200 men. Buckles,
velvet stocks and cockades cannot be allowed by Government.
To direct Goreham and the officer commanding the Royal High-
land Emigrants not to order any more clothing from England, as
the Provincial Regiments will be furnished from here.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 45. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Brig.-Gen. McLean.
1779, January 19. Head Quarters, New York. — Number of
assistant engineers and overseers at Halifax may be reduced if
necessary. Provisions may be granted to such refugees and
poor persons as appear proper objects. Confirms appointment
of Capt. Boyd to be Major of Brigade. Capt. McDonnell has
leave to dispose of his Company. Two hundred days' bat and
forage money to be allowed to three regiments who took the field
at Halifax. One hundred and fifty barrels of gunpowder sent by
the "Albany." Disapproves appointment of purveyor to hospital
at Halifax. Mr. Jefferies to continue to receive 10s. per day
until this letter reaches McLean. Provisions and coal received
very acceptable. The man belonging to the Artillery was tried
by a Court Martial not legally constituted ; he is to be released.
When the money paid to Capt. McLean on account of. subsistence
of some recruits is properly settled he may have leave for a few
months. The Secretary will write respecting Spry's accounts.
A separate letter will be sent relative to Goreham's accounts of
clothing. The granting of the warrant on account of the ship
conveying Col. Johnson was very proper.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 46. 4*pages.
372
[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to Brig. -Gen. McLean.
1779, January 19. Secret. — Eespecting his (McLean's
intended plan of operations for the ensuing spring he shall hear
by next opportunity. In the meantime requests him to consult
with Capt. Mo watt, and to state what troops could be spared.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 47. 1 page.
Nova Scotia.
Copy of Oath taken by about 100 principal Indians of the
Mickmack, Malente and Passamaquoddie tribes, inhabitants of
Nova Scotia, between 24 Sep. 1778 and 19 Jan. 1779.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 100. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Michael Francklin to Sir H. Clinton, 2 Aug. 1779.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 19. Savannah.
Signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 158. 3 pages.
Enclosing Beturn of Arms and Stores in Fort Morris, 13 Jan.
Beturn of Garrison in Fort Morris under Maj. Lane, 10 Jan.
Copy in the Public Becord Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 227.
John Bobinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 19. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — On the
enclosed.
Triplicate copy. Vol. 33. No. 31. 11 pages.
Enclosures : —
Account of provisions issued, in store and dispatched to St.
Augustine, 24 Sep. 1778.
Sums issued to Messrs. Harley and Drummond for pay of
Army, 1 Jan. 1771 to 1 Dec' 1778.
Abstract of sums granted for the use of the Army, 1 Jan. 1771
to 1 Dec. 1778.
List of Paymasters' receipts, 29 Nov. 1770 to 8 Dec. 1778.
Treasury Minutes. 18 Dec. 1778.
Treasury Minutes. 22 Dec. 1778.
Treasury Minutes. 14 Jan. 1779.
Abstract of provisions ship t for New York and Philadelphia in
1776, 1777 and 1778. 15 Jan. 1779.
State of provisions for the Army. 15 Jan. 1779.
Abstract of the state of the Military Chest at New York.
Vol. 33. No. 32. 1 p.
Orders of the Treasury Board to Captains of Victuallers.
Vol. 33. No. 42. '2 pp.
John Smith to Brigadier- General Francis McLean.
1779, January 19. Secretary's Office, New York. — With
reference to Capt- Spry's accounts. The Commander-in-chief
373
desires him to examine the account and vouchers, and if approved
certify it and give him warrant for the balance till the certified
account is returned for the final warrant. Capt. Monk did wrong
in applying to him for a warrant for the Nova Scotia Volunteers,
a Mr. Smith having been appointed paymaster.
Copy* Vol. 21. No. 42. 2 pages.
Enclosing Sir H. Clinton to Capt. Spry, 18 January.
Margaret, widow of Crean Brush, to Roger Morris,
Inspector of the Claims of Refugees.
1779, January 20- New York. — Memorial representing that
since her husband's death in January 1778 she has had no other
support for herself and daughter (the widow of the late Captain
Buchanan of the Queen's Rangers) than the pay which
remained due to him at the time of his death. They had
intended to return to their former place in the county of
Cumberland; but by a series of misfortunes are unable to set out
till the approach of summer. Requests such allowance of
provisions as is granted to distressed refugees. At the foot is a
note by D. Matthews, mayor, "I think Mrs. Brush intitled to
every indulgence Government can show her on account of her
deceased husband's sufferings."
Original. Vol. 10. No. 32. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinsdn to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 20. War Office. — For reasons set forth in the
enclosed memorial the King has reinstated Mr. Bromhead in the
Chaplaincy of the 27th regiment, from 30th May 1777.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 14. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Rev. Edward Bromhead to Charles Jenkinson.
Memorial to be reinstated in his commission, a Mr. Aaron
Baker having refused to abide by his agreement to purchase
the chaplaincy.
Copy. Vol. 10. Xo. 15. 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 21. War Office.— Major McPherson of 71st
Foot is appointed to Lt. -Colonelcy of 1st Battalion of Lord
McLeod's regiment and Lieut. Ross approved for a Company in
2nd Battalion. They are to be allowed to return to Great
Britain.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. Xo. 16. 1 page.
Provincial Troops.
1779, January 21. New York. — Opinion of a Board of General
Officers — Maj.-Gens. Tryon, Mathews and Pattison — as to the
374
contingent allowances to the Provincial troops. Addressed to
Sir Henry Clinton.
Vol. 10. No. 58. 1 page.
Also in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 333 ; and 606, fo. 31.
Copy of the same, with, at foot, Lord Eawdon's orders thereon,
entered in Provincial Orders, 1 February. Countersigned,
Alexr. Innes, Inspector-Gen. Prov. Forces.
Vol. 29. No. 262. 1 page.
Qy. Enclosed by Col. Innes to Maj. Mackenzie, 6 Jan. 1783.
Duplicate of the foregoing, but with an additional page of
notes by Lord Eawdon on the allowance for recruits.
Vol. 29. No. 261. 2 pages.
John Eobinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 22. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. —
Enumerates victuallers which sailed on the 13th inst. for New
York with 42 days' supply of flour and 52 days' supply of beef
and pork for 32,000 men.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 84. 1 page.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to General Washington.
1779, January 23. Head Quarters, New York. — Acknowledges
letter of 26th December with its enclosure. To prevent
irregularities it has been the custom in Europe that any infantry
patrolling without a non-commissioned officer should be liable
if taken by the enemy to be treated as spies or marauders.
Brower and Lezier stood in this predicament when they killed
Mr. Richards. Through consideration of the general distraction
of the country and from fear the case might have been mis-
understood, has neither brought them to trial nor permitted any
particular severities. To evince the liberal footing of his
transactions, as he (Washington) has avowed them, they are
ordered to be exchanged immediately.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 18. 2 pages.
Enclosing L. Pintard to Capt. Smith 1 Jan.
Maj. -Gen. D. Jones to Capt. Smith 1 Jan.
Thomas de Grey, Junr., to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 23. Whitehall. — Answer to Ch. Jus. Smyth's
request for expences on a special service in 1772-3.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 28. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 17 ; copy 431, fo. 292, and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 23. Whitehall.— No. 24.
Copy. t Vol. 10. No. 27. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 13 ; copy 431, fo. 292; and in the Sackville MSS.
375
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 23. Whitehall. — Separate. Arrangements as
to the Provincial Troops.
Quadruplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 24. 7 pages.
Enclosing Lord Amherst to Lord G. Germain, 30 Dec. 1778.
Extract in Vol. 10, No. 17°. Also in the Public Eecord Office,
America and W. Indies 135, fo. 5 ; 431, fo. 298 ; 606, fo. 24 ;
State Papers, Domestic, Geo. III., vol. 99 ; in the British Museum
and Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 23. Whitehall. — Secret and confidential.
Quadruplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 26. 6 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 25; 589, fo. 88; 685, fo. 55; British Museum Additional
MSS. 24322, fo. 47 ; in the Dartmouth MSS. and Sackville MSS.
John Hill, Refugee, to Lord Rawdon, Adjutant General.
1779, January 23. New York. — Memorial. Refers to an
enclosed memorial [not now with the letter] for his character.
The reason of his quitting the privateer was his bad state of health,
with the bad success the " Tryon " had. Asks for some civil
employ. Also that a certain Mr. Burling now asks rent for the
house he and his wife and daughter were allowed to live in on
Golden Hill by order of the Mayor, which rent they are not able
to pay, from their many losses. His only son, Robert Hill, is
surgeon's mate in his Lordship's regiment of Irish volunteers.
Endorsed by Captain Andre, A.D.C., directing Col. Morris to
enquire into Mr. Hill's situation, and, if he sees fit, set him down
for half a dollar per diem, subject to the Commander-in-Chief's
consideration.
Signed. Vol. 10. No. 29. 1 page.
John Jay, President of Congress, to Major-General
William Phillips.
1779, January 23. Philadelphia. — Communicating the
enclosed.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 21. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Resolution of Congress.
1779, January 23 — Requiring Maj.-Gen. Phillips to proceed
to Virginia, and refusing request to visit New York.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 22. 1 page.
Both enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 1 Feb.
William Knox to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 23. Whitehall. -Allowances to Gov. Franklin,
Wm. Bayard, Saml. Bayard, Junr. Questions as to Ch. Jus.
Smyth.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 23. 2 pages.
* 376
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 21 ; copy 431, fo. 293 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Provincial Troops.
N.D. — Extract of proposals for raising the King's American
Dragoons, beginning Article 4: " That the Regiment be cloathed,
armed and accoutred." Articles 5, 6, and 8 follow. At foot is a
note by B. Thompson that it is a true extract, copied from the
Records of the Secretary of State's office.. On the 3rd page is
extract from Lord Germain's separate letter above, 23 January.
The whole marked B. [Compare Brigr. Ruggles' proposals under
16 April 1775, and 7 June 1780.J
Vol. 10. No. 17. 2 pages.
Samuel Shoemaker [to Colonel Morris].
1779, January 23. New York.— The bearer, Samuel Gillbody,
having applied to him for a certificate of character, he informs
Colonel Morris that at Philadelphia four men were landed from
the " Pearl " frigate and brought before him as magistrate of
police for examination. Gillbody says he was one of those four,
and, being very lame, was recommended to the Hospital for
relief. This is all he knows about him.
Original. Vol. 10. No. 33. 1 page.
Lt. -Gov. Henry Hamilton to [Gen. Haldimand].
1779, January 24. P.S. dated 30. St. Vincennes.
Copy. Vol. 11. Nos. 25 and 26. 5 pages.
Original in the British Museum, AddtL MSS. 21782, fos. 179
and 185; copy 21781, fo. 58. Copy in the Public Record Office,
Colonial Correspondence, Quebec, 16.
Elizabeth Fraser, Refugee.
1779, January 25. New York. — Certificate signed by Jona.
Grant, Commissary of Ordnance, Hugh Fraser, Chaplain 71st,
and Wm. Sinclair, Clerk of Ordnance, that the bearer is a widow
with three young children driven from a comfortable home near
Albany and in great distress and want. Addressed to Col.
Morris, Inspector of Refugees' claims.
Original. Vol. 31. No. 200. 1 page.
Mary Munro, Refugee.
1779, January 25. — Note from Mr. Low to Col. Robinson with
regard to continuing rations to Mrs. Munro and children. Her
husband, Hugh Munro, of Saratoga, was one of the first to join
Gen. Burgoyne and is now in Canada in some office. The wife
and children were obliged to leave their home and were sent to
this city last year.
Original. Vol. 10. No. 30. 2 pages.
377
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, January 27. Lancaster. — That he had ventured proposals
of terms for the Convention Troops entering into full activity of
service, which have not succeeded. Solicits pardon for not awaiting
his Excellency's orders. Had he known of the meeting of
Commissioners at Ambo}^ he would not have made the attempt.
His surprise at the result of that conference. There does not
appear any reason for imagining exchanges will take place or any
temporary cartel have force. " It must be an Opinion of all the
world that American Officers Prisoners of War being exchanged
go into immediate and active service, whereas the Officers of the
Troops of Convention on being exchanged, procure merely change
of place, but would be as entirely lost to the King's service as at
present, the Corps to which they belong remaining still under
a suspension of the Treaty of Saratoga, and with such glaring
disadvantage on our part it must be impossible for Exchanges
being made." Thanks his Excellency in the name of the Troops
for attempting to procure a release, tho' they hope no measures
for exchange will be pursued inconsistent with true policy and
their honour.
Autograph signed letter. Vol.10. No. 31. 1 pages.
Eesolution of Congress.
1779, January 28. — That officers who have broken their parole
should be returned to the enemy.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 44. lpage.
Enelosed by Gen. Washington to Sir H. Clinton, 5 Feb.
Andrew Graham, Loyalist.
1779, January 28. — Certificate signed Peter Dubois, that Mr.
Graham, late magistrate in Ulster County, had been driven from
his property, and recommending him for rations for support.
Vol. 31. No. 197. 1 page.
John Robinson to [ ].
1779, January 29. — To provide 1,191 blankets and 40 watch
coats for the forces under orders to embark for North America.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 75. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April 1779.
1779, January 30. — State of cash, showing deficiency to draw
for or to be remitted from England £241,391 4s. lOd.
Vol. 10. No. 43. 1 page.
Enclosed by [Sir H. Clinton] to John Robinson, 3 Feb. 1779.
John Robinson to [qy. Robert Gordon].
1779, January 30. — In order to expedite delivery of first four
months' provisions their Lordships have consented that the beef
and pork be delivered in whole barrels.
378
Copy. Vol, 33. No. 60. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Eobinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April 1779.
General Washington to Ma j.- Gen. William Phillips.
1779, January 26 and 30. — Passports will be granted, on
communication of the names and commanders, to vessels from
New York carrying necessaries for the troops. For most con-
venient place for discharging their cargoes refers him to the
Governor of Virginia, after the vessels arrive at Hampton.
Cannot permit an officer to pass to New York with dispatches.
The most convenient mode for communication with New York
will be to transmit dispatches to him (Washington) and he will
see they are forwarded in the most punctual and expeditious
manner.
Extracts. Vol. 10. No. 34. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 1 Feb.
Schedule of letters, &c. sent to Brig. -Gen. Francis McLean,
from 3 Sep. 1776, to 1 Feb. 1779. [Perhaps intended for
enclosure in Clinton's letter to Campbell of 26 March 1782.]
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 162. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 1. Lancaster. — Refers him to the enclosed
answers. Had requested blank passports to save time. Bequests
that the necessary steps be taken to forward the clothing vessels
to Hampton. Begs £20,000 to be sent in one of them. He will
see the sentiments of Congress. Sees no end to exile, but is
prepared for every event.
Signed letter. Vol, 10. No. 35. 3 pages.
Enclosing Gen. Washington to Maj.-Gen. Phillips 26 and 30 Jan.
John Jay to Maj.-Gen. Phillips 23 Jan.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord [Barrington] .
1779, February 2. New York. — Found himself under the
necessity of appointing Brig. -Gens. Matthews and Pattison to
serve as Major-Generals to obviate the awkward situation in
which they were placed by a late promotion of Hessian Colonels
to the rank of Major-Generals.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 38. 1 page.
Signed letter in Public Record Office War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence, Vol. 20.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to John Robinson.
1779, February 2. New York. — Acknowledges letters to him-
self and Mr. Wier. The "Maria" and "Mars" victualling
ships, with their convoys, have arrived.
Draft. Vol. 33. No. 85. 1 page.
379
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, February 3. New York.— No. 40.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 39. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 135, fo. 219 ; copy 306, fo. 297.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1779, February 3. New York. — Sending the enclosed.
Draft. Vol.10. No. 42. lpage.
Enclosures : — State of Cash, see 30 January.
Sir H. Clinton to Messrs. Gordon and Crowder.
1779, February 3. New York. — Notifying that the sum oj
£400,000 sterling will be wanted to defray the contingent
and extraordinary expenses ofthejorces.
Vol. 10. No. 41. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 3. War Office. — Acknowledges receipt of
letter of 24th Dec. last, enclosing returns of tents and other
necessaries for the Regular and Provincial Troops for the service
of 1779. Has given directions for supply of tents and camp
equipage for regulars and transmitted to Germain copies of both
returns, that he may receive his Majesty's commands as to the
Provincial necessaries.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 40. 1 page.
William Gardner to Maj.-Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1779, February 4. On board the "Vigilant."
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 162. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Prevost to [Sir H. Clinton], 14 Feb.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 136,
fo. 307.
Daniel Tuttle, Refugee.
1779, February 4. — Note in the third person from Govr.
Franklin to Col. Morris recommending as proper objects for
relief Daniel Tuttle, his wife and four children, refugees from
Connecticut.
Original. Vol. 25. No. 252. 1 page.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 5. Head-quarters, Middle Brook. — Encloses
resolution respecting exchange or return of all officers who have
actually violated their paroles. Proposes a meeting of Commis-
saries of prisoners. Acknowledges letter of 23rd ult. and thanks
380
him for his ready attention to the representation on behalf of
Brown and Lasher.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 45. 1 page.
Enclosing Resolution of Congress, 28 January.
John Eobinson to [ ].
1779, February 6. — Letter not addressed, but apparently to
some contractors. To provide for 10,000 men articles such as
" bell tents, drum cases, powder bags, rollers, hatts (sic), shoe
buckles, epaulets, sergeants' sacks, drummers' belts and slings."
Copy. Vol, 33. No. 76. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April.
Deliah, wife of Samuel Cottrell to Col. Roger Morris.
1779, February 8. New York. — Memorial representing that
her husband is a prisoner with the Americans and confined in
Monmouth gaol, and she is left with five small children to
support. Prays allowance of rations. Referees, Thomas
Crowell and three others.
Original {her mark). Vol. 10. No. 47. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1779, February 9. Head Quarters, New York. — Requesting
passports for ships mentioned to proceed to Richmond on James
River with various necessaries for the Convention Troops.
Likewise a passport for the " Argyle" to carry clothing etc. to
Fort Frederick and Winchester, for the use of the British
prisoners there. Desires the favour of his forwarding the
enclosed letter to Maj.-Gen. Phillips.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 46. 2 pages.
Brig. -Gen. John Campbell to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
c 1779, February 10. Pensacola.
Signed letter. Vol. IB. No. 1. 57 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and
W. Indies 267, fo. 41.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. -Gen. Francis McLean.
1779, February 11. New York. — Is sorry Maj.-Gen. Massey
did not furnish him with the regulations regarding payment of
the Provincial Forces, as the warrants granted to the paymasters
and others are contrary to the mode prescribed. To acquaint
the commanding officers that they are to settle with Messrs.
Gordon and Crowder's Deputy for all such. Lt.-Col. Goreham of
the Royal Fencible Americans and Captain Alexander McDonald
of the Royal Highland Emigrants have made many charges in
their accounts that are inadmissible. No more warrants are to
be granted to the Provincial officers, as Mr. Smith is fully
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authorized to pay their subsistence regularly on producing their
accounts in the proper form.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 49. 3 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean.
1779, February 11. New York. — Acknowledges letters.
Transmits duplicates of dispatches sent by Capt. Mowatt and
desires him to embark the Flank companies of the 70th, 74th,
and 82nd regiments and direct them to proceed to this place. Sends
copies of papers and instructions given to Maj.-Gen. Massey.
Bequests him to desire Col. Johnson to make out his account to
24th March next, and transmit it for approbation, that a final
warrant may be granted. Should he have opportunity to proceed
to Canada before his account can be settled, a sum on account
may be granted to him.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 48. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Brig.-General Francis McLean.
1779, February 11. New York. — Most secret. Glad to hear
Nova Scotia is- still tranquil. Promises to give any intimation
he receives of agitation in New England Provinces to disturb the
peace of his. Having received his Majesty's commands to estab-
lish a settlement and erect a fort on Penobscot Biver in the Bay
of Fundy, directs him to prepare materials for a respectable work
capable of containing 3 or 400 men, and consult Capt. Mowatt
on this subject. Hopes the settlement will be at Falmouth rather
than Penobscot, as Mowatt represented to Government that it
would be a better place.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 50- 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Captain Henry Mowatt.
1779, February 11. New York. — Expects instructions from
Government in consequence of the Captain's reports to Lord
George Germain. If none come must establish themselves on
Penobscot. Has written to Gen. McLean.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 51. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.
1779, February 12. New York.
Two copies. Vol. 11. Nos. 27 and 52. 1 page each.
Signed letter in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21807,
fo. 28.
Conrad Gunter, Befugee.
Certificate to his loyalty and services, from David Peek and
four others, whose names are testified to by D. Matthews, Mayor.
Followed by another certificate from Gov. Franklin, dated 12
February 1779.
Original. Vol. 29. No. 75. 1 page.
382
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to General Haldimand.
1779, February 13. New York.
Copies. Vol. 11. Nos. 28 and 53. 1 and 2 pages respectively.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 13. War Office.— Has laid before the King
his letter to Lord Barrington with memorial from Lt.-Col. Birch
representing his claim to succeed to the vacant troop in that
regiment agreeable to H.M.'s warrant, dated 9th August 1773.
Presented also memorial of Capt.-Lieut. Archdale, Lieut. Nettles
and Cornet Cooke. His Majesty cannot reject Lt.-Col. Birch's
prayer, which is founded on justice.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 48. 2 pages,
John Bobinson to Bobert Gordon.
1779, February 13. — The several contractors who supplied the
flour he has condemned, are ordered to replace the like quantities.
Directs him to give orders that the victuallers last returned from
New York be fitted out and repaired for sea as speedily as can
be done, and that he proceed to load them with further
supplies.
Extract. Vol. 33. No. 64. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Bobinson to Sir H. Clinton, 6 April 1779.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to [Sir Henry Clinton].
1779, February 14. Head Quarters, Ebenezer.
Signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 161. 4 pages.
Enclosing William Gardner to Maj.-Gen. Prevost, 4 Feb.
Copy in the Public Becord Office, America and W. Indies 136,
fo. 315.
Transports.
1779, February 14. New York. — Beturn of Army Victuallers
&c. sailed from America.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 73. 1 page.
Enclosed by Bobert Gordon to John Bobinson, 17 Mar. ; also
qy. enclosed by John Bobinson to [Sir H. Clinton], 6 April
1779.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 14. Head Quarters, Middle Brook. — Enclosing
three passports for clothing ships to proceed to Hampton Boad,
where they will receive directions from the Governor of Virginia.
Has not added passport for the vessel for Baltimore, as the
supplies for the prisoners at Fort Frederick can be conveyed in
the ships that go to Hampton.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 50. 2 pages.
383
John Ckosier or Crozier, Eefugee.
Memorial for rations for himself and family. Has been forced
to quit his possessions and fly for refuge to H. M. troops. With
three certificates, one dated 16 February 1779, of his being
known in Baltimore.
Orig. Vol. 25. Nos. 306 and 305. 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 16. War Office. — The King has consented
that Lt.-Col. Blackeney shall sell his majority at the regulated
price, and as his successor will be appointed in America he is not
ordered to embark with the other officers.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 49. 1 page.
Lord Amherst to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 17. Whitehall. — Has submitted to the King
papers relative to the sale of Capt. Brice's company in the 7th,
that he may decide who should be Gaptain in his room.
Letter signed. Vol, 10. No. 51. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Sir G. Carleton to Lord R. Bertie, see 21 May 1776.
Memorial of Lt. Anty. Lewis Layardfor purchase of a company
in the regiment.
Copy. Vol, 10. No. 52. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 17. Whitehall. — Separate. Begs him to get
Capt. Marlay of the 62nd regiment exchanged as soon as possible
and allow him to come to England for the recovery of his health.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 54. 1 page.
Lord Le Despencer and H. F. Carteret to
Lord George Germain.
1779, February 17. General Post Office. — Desiring that the
mails might be delivered to their deputies in America for
distribution rather than be carried to and opened at Head
Quarters.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 77. 4 pages.
Enclosed bv Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 3 March.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21703, fo. 105.
Hector St. John to Colonel Boger Morris.
1779, February 17. New York. — Application for rations for
himself and son, refugees in the city. Encloses letters from
persons better known to the Colonel than to himself, that he may
see the request is founded on necessity. Marked "Keceived from
Mr. St. John, Thursday forenoon, 18 March 1779."
Signed letter. Vol, 10. No. 114. 1 page.
384
Elizabeth Traverse or Traves, Kefugee.
1779, February 17. New York.— Certificate from Fred Philips
as to her poverty and destitution.
Signed original. Vol. 29. No. 130. 1 page.
John Allen, Eefugee.
1779, February 18. New York. — Eecommendation of Mr.
Allen's widow and child from New Jersey as deserving of assist-
ance. Signed by Mr. Hay den, Mr. Peek, and Gov. Franklin.
Signed original. Vol. 29. No. 81. 1 page.
Treasury.
1779, February 18. London. — Account with the Treasury
for blankets &c. supplied by Thos. Harley, £12,362 18s. 9d.
Original. Vol. 35. No. 143. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Thomas Harley to Sir H. Clinton, 16 May 1781.
Stores.
1779, February 19. London. — Invoice of knapsacks and camp
necessaries for the troops shipped on the ''Juliana " and "Grand
Duke."
Vol. 10. No. 127. 1 page.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 5 April.
Captain George Burns, K.F.A., to General
Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 22. Fort Cumberland. — Encloses commission
given him by Clinton's father and entreats his Excellency in his
son's behalf, who has lately come out from England and has been
educated for a military life.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 142. 4 pages.
Enclosing Gov. G. Clinton, commission to George Burns,
1 July 174*7.
General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 23. New York. — Proclamation of pardon to
deserters to 1st day of May.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 125. 1 page.
Dugald McMillan to Maj.-Gen. William Tryon.
1779, February 23. New York.— Petition. That he emi-
grated from Scotland with his family upwards of five years ago
and settled in Tryon County. That he with sixty-six more Scots
Highlanders had forced their way to join the royal standard in
Canada. That in June 1778, he steered his course for New
York, flattering himself that the army in this place would direct
their march towards Albany and that he would see his reduced
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family. Has exhausted his little money, is reduced hy age and
infirmity, asks rations. The petition is referred by General
Tryon to Head Quarters and forwarded to Col. Morris by Lord
Cathcart, A.D.C., with order for rations.
Original. Vol. 10. No. 63. 1 page.
Brig.-Gen. Cortland Skinner to Col. Eoger Morris.
1779, February 23. — Certifying that he is well acquainted with
Mr. Thomas Longworth of Newark, New Jersey, one of the
Justices of the Peace for Essex County. That he has always
opposed the rebellion and has abandoned his property rather than
depart from his duty.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 55. 1 page.
Lieut.-Col. John Campbell, 74th, to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 24. Halifax.— Thanks him for letter of 19th
Jan. and for permitting Capt. Ranald McDonell to dispose of his
company. As the succession is to take place according to his
recommendation, sends a list of names. Encloses duplicate of
his memorial of 25th October, showing that younger majors and
lieut.-cols. have obtained rank over him. Begs his Excellency
will order absent officers of the 74th to join the regiment speedily.
Letter signed. Vol. 21. No. 98. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord [Barrington] .
1779, February 24. New York. — Touching the appointment
of a Superintendent General of the Hospitals. As Dr. Nooth is
gone to Europe, submits pretensions of Mr. Mallet.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 56. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In
Letters, Original Correspondence, Vol. 20.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.
1779, February 24. New York.
Two copies. Vol. 11. Nos. 29 and 54. 1 page each.
Also in the British Museum, Additl. MSS. 21807, fo. 30.
Fort Sackville. Articles of Capitulation.
1779, February 24. Post Vincennes. — Signed between Lt.-
Gov. Henry Hamilton and Geo. Rogers Clark.
Copy. Vol, 11. No. 18. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 26 May.
Originals in the British Museum, Additl. MSS. 24320, fo. 16 ;
and 21782, fo. 191 ; copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial
Correspondence, Quebec, 16.
3580 2 B
886
Daniel and Henry Van Mater to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 24. — Memorial. That having in 1776 been
obliged to quit their homes and property in New Jersey for
services rendered to Government, they have since lived within
the British lines at great expense. Pray that they may be
ordered to draw rations for themselves and one servant each, being
their own property brought from their houses and always accus-
tomed to attend them. Kecommended by Gov. Franklin, 27
February. Approved by the Commander-in-Chief.
Original. Vol. 10. No. 62. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, February 25. New York.— No. 43.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 57. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 135, fo. 329 ; copy 306, fo. 343; extract 606, fo. 29.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1779, February 25. New York. — Has made enquiry into Mr.
Boyd's claim for the value of the ship and her cargo, and sends
the opinion of Maj.- General Jones and Andrew Elliot on the
subject. [See that opinion, 7 January.]
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 86. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord [George Germain].
1779, February 26. New York.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 60. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 135, fo. 337 ; copy 306, fo. 343.
Andrew Elliott to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 26. New York. — Note in the third person.
Recommending Mrs. Moore as reduced from affluence to real
necessity.
Signed. Vol. 10. No. 59. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 26. Whitehall.— Circular. Birth of a Prince.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 61. 1 page.
Similar letters in the Public Record Office, America and TY.
Indies 283, fo. 27 ; 397, fo. 270 ; British Museum, Additl. MSS.
21703, fo. 70 ; and 21710, fo. 117.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord [George Germain].
1779, February 27. New York. — Desires specie.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 65. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and TY.
Indies 135, fo. 341 ; copy 306, fo. 344.
387
General Sir H[enry] C[linton] to General Washington.
1779, February 27. Head Quarters, New York. — Desires
passport for safe conveyance of ;£ 10,000 sterling to Major-Genl.
Phillips for the use of the Convention Troops. Troubles him with
repetition of request for passport for the "Argyle" to proceed to
Baltimore with necessaries for the prisoners at Fort Frederick
and Winchester, as the clothing vessels for Virginia are fully
loaded. Begs him to forward the enclosed letter to Phillips.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 64. 1 page,
Lt.-Gov. Henry Hamilton to Capt. R. B. Lernoult.
1779, February 28. P.S. May 21. St. Vincennes.— Announc-
ing surrender of garrison on the 25th. List of wounded. Praise
of Lt.-Col. Clarke.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 45. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 29 May.
Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
136, fo. 269.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 28. Fredericksburg. — Begs as a particular
favour exchange for Capt. Bliss, an American officer who has
attended him from Cambridge. The officers are somewhat dis-
persed. The British quarter at present at Richmond, the
Germans in Augusta County. Riedesel has a house within 7 miles
of the barracks, for which he pays an immoderate rent. Has
himself the offer of one at rent of 30 guineas gold a month.
Is setting out for Charlotteville, and means to take the chances
that offer for quarters.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 67. 2 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February 28. Fredericksburg, Virginia. — " Sir, The
situation of the Troops is not what I expected nor does it
correspond with those rules I had been led to imagine would
govern the conduct of the persons into whose care the Troops
were to be put. No Military Gentleman has been employed or, I
imagine, advised upon in the placing or constructing Barracks,
for they are not convenient and erected at a distance from Water,
which resource even fails in the Summer. I well know that the
labour of the Soldier can remedy the want of conveniency in the
Barracks, but I know not how it may be possible to obtain water
at that season when it will be most required.
" And I am, moreover, fearful of a want of Provisions from
a variety of circumstances.
" I mention these as present evils, for I do not conceive they
will continue. Mr. Harvie, a Delegate from Virginia to the
American Congress, is the person employed in all matters relating
to the Troops, assisted I suppose by the Governor of Virginia,
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" I have written to both those Gentlemen and make no doubt
but their Sense, integrity and humanity will influence them to
either change the situation of the Troops or make such alteration
as may prevent the direful ill which must necessarily attend the
Officers and Soldiers in their present state
" Colonel Baylor has arrived in Virginia within these few days,
I had heard he was to have liberty to quit New York on his
Parole, and it gave me great pleasure. Liberality I know to be
one of your Excellency's sentiments and it does you honor. I
had a little fear that the American Congress having refused me
going on a visit to your Excellency might have prevented Colonel
Baylor's leaving New York, I rejoice it has not. This Gentle-
man, who I have not seen, informs that he had letters for me
which he sent to General Washington as the speediest convey-
ance to me, but I have not yet received them. He also mentions
that the Flag Ships were on the point of sailing for Virginia.
;'I have written to the Governour of Virginia for liberty for
the Flag Vessels going up to Kichmond " . . . .
Encloses a state of the troops as sent in report to him here.
They supported their march under great patience, good behaviour,
and good order.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. ATo. 66. 3 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to William Knox.
1779, February 29. New York. — Transmission of correspond-
ence.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 68. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Eecord Office, America and W.
Indies 135, fo. 345 ; copy 306, fo. 345.
Dorcas Brown to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, February . . . New York. — Petition for rations till the
return of her husband, who is on board H.M.S. " Preston " and a
native of Philadelphia. With two certificates.
Original. Vol. 25. No. 281. 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 1. War Office. — List of Promotions dated
14th November, approved by his Majesty, excepting only as to
officers mentioned in paper annexed. Sends copy of Lord
Amherst's letter.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 69. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
Lord Amherst to Lord G. Germain, see 30 Dec. 1778.
List of Commissions not approved.
Vol. 10, No. 70. 1 page.
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Bbig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 1. Head Quarters, Ebenezer.
Signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 163. 5 pages.
Copy in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 136
fo. 321.
Stores.
1779, March 1. — Return of camp necessaries &c. shipped on
board the "Juliana" and "Grand Duke," transports for the
army, the 1st March 1779.
Vol. 10. No. 90. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 16 Mar.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 1. Head Quarters, Middlebrook. — " Sir : you
have herewith inclosed a passport for £ 10,000 St*- on board
the Brig Lady Howe, for Hampton road in Virginia.
" I have also transmitted a passport for the Schooner Argyle,
Magnus Crosbie Master, but confined it to the same place.
"It is a much shorter passage from Hampton road to Alexandria
or George Town on the Potowmack; and as either of these
places are nearer to Fort Frederick and Winchester, than
Baltimore — the necessaries and specie in the Schooner Argyle
may be conveyed in one of the Bay craft from Hampton road to
Alexandria or George Town — and thence by land to their place of
destination.
" Lest the articles for the prisoners should meet with any
unnecessary delay — or my letter to the Governor of the State of
Virginia on the subject of receiving and forwarding them, should
not have arrived before the Argyle, I send you one to Governor
Henry of the same import, which will procure proper craft and
persons for their safe conveyance and protection.
"I have the honor to be with due consideration."
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 73. 2 pages.
Enclosure: —
General Washington to Governor Patrick Henry.
1779, March 1. Head Quarters, Middlebrook. — " You will
perceive by my Passport of this date, to the Schooner Argyle,
Magnus Crosbie Master, that I hare granted her Protection
to proceed to Hampton Road in Virginia, with Necessaries
and 150 Guineas in Specie, for the use of the British
Prisoners at Fort Frederick and Winchester. I have to
request that your Excellency will give directions for the
proper reception of the Necessaries and Specie in some of the
Bay Craft {and for the Schooner Argyle to be immediately
dismissed) and that the several Articles be conveyed under a
proper Escort, and in the most expeditious manner to
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Alexandria or George Town on the Potowmack, and from
thence to Fort Frederick and Winchester to the British
Prisoners at those Places."
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 72. 1 page.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sik Henry Clinton.
1779, March 2. Quebec. — Desiring the troops which have been
detained at Halifax. The enemy assembling at Skeensborough.
Signed letter. Vol. 11. No. 31. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 136,
fo. 383 ; copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 31.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 2. War Office. — Approval of the appointment of
Brigadier-General O'Hara.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 74. 2 pages.
John Bobinson to Contractors [Messrs. Smith, Fitzhugh and
Halliday] .
1779, March 2. Treasury Chambers. — " To prepare 12 Months
Provisions for 10,000 Men in America, to be delivered to Bobert
Gordon, Commissary at Corke, on or before the 1st day of July
next in complete Bations as follows, viz*. For each Person to be
Victualled for Seven days successively, 7 lb. flour of the first
Quality, and made from wholly Kiln dried Wheat ; 7 lb. of Beef,
or in Lieu thereof, 4 lb. of Pork, one-fifth Part of this portion of
the Bation to be in beef and the remainder in Pork, both of the
first Quality. Six Ounces of Butter, or in Lieu thereof Eight
Ounces of Cheese. Three Pints of Pease, and half a Pound of
Oatmeal, all of the first Quality ; and my Lords are pleased to
direct that one Moiety of the Beef and Pork be packed up in half
Barrels, and that four good Iron Hoops be put on both the
whole Barrels of Beef, and on the half Barrels."
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 58. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Bobinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 3. Whitehall.— Nos. 25 and 26. Two letters.
Duplicate and triplicate signed letters. Vol. 10. Nos. 78 and 79.
4 pages. 7 pages.
Drafts in the Public Becord Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fos. 183, 195 ; copies 431, fos. 302, 306, and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 3. Whitehall.— Separate.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 76. 1 page.
391
Enclosing Lord Le Despencer and H. F. Carteret to Lord G.
Germain, 17 February.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 215 ; copy 397, fo. 271.
Lord George Germain to Col. John Stuart.
1779, March 3. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 109. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 1 April.
Draft in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 283,
fo. 35 ; copy 397, fo. 269.
Lord George Germain to Governor Tonyn.
1779, March 3. Whitehall.
Extract. Vol. 10. No. 110. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 1 April.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 249,
fo. 85 ; copy 437, fo. 172.
Lieut. -Gov. Henry Hamilton to Alexander Macomb.
1779, March 3. P.S. May 21. St. Yincennes. — Requests him
to settle his private accounts for him as hitherto. Sets out for
Williamsburgh in a few days as a prisoner of war. Does not
know how soon he will be exchanged. Being single, is indifferent
as to where he goes ; is concerned for the gentlemen who have
accompanied him. Directions as to some persons lately in his
employ. ' ' Write to Hector to forward any letters from you to my
brother Sackville and write a line to my brother for the satisfaction
of my family. Pay Philip for two cases of pistols and satisfy every
one. Draw on my brother Sackville for the balance. P.S. — The
enclosed letter instructs you of the will of the writer, I beg you
to comply with it, as the paper referr'd to was left in your hands."
" Postscript, May 21st. On James's river 40 miles from
Richmond — left St. V., 8th March — here we are on our way to
Richmond from thence to G. knows where — all well, and have
been on our long Journey, particulars when I see you — I am
willing Garrett and his Wife should stay on the former terms
till you hear further from me. I shall not lose any opportunity
of acquainting you of my destination — if I pass to England I
shall see your Mr. Phynn, and settle if possible what relates to
self and Co. not forgetting the Island. Messrs. Hay, La Motte
(Dijean goes by land), &c., give their Cajoleries to their ladies — I
have not time to lengthen my letter with superfluities — Adieu
I remain in a state of Candidism. My Compt3 to C. Lernoult, I
hope to have those of the King's Reg1- entitled to Chelsea, sent
home shortly — remember me to the Cotte and Cotterie."
Endorsed: — Recommended to Col. G. R. Clarke. Examd. and
Passed, Thos. Bland, Col. Comfc Charlotteville.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 43. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Ma j. -Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 29 May.
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Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 3. War Office. — Sends list of Promotions.
There is a vacant Lieutenancy in 43rd Foot by death of Lt.
Henry Ainslie.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 75. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List oj Promotions.
Vol 10. No. 75*. 1 page.
William Knox to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 3. Whitehall.— Circular. Sending Gazette
with account of successes in Georgia and St. Lucia.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 80. 1 page.
Also in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 397,
fo. 270, and elsewhere.
Lt.-Col. Archibald Campbell to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 4. Savannah. — March into the upper country,
&c.
Signed letters. Vol. 10. No. 81 ; 15, No. 164. 6 pages each.
Copy in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 155,
fo. 151.
Lt.-Col. Archibald Campbell to James Mark Preyost,
Lt.-Gov. of Georgia.
1779, March 4. Savannah.
Two copies. Vol. 15. Nos. 165, 166. 2 pages each.
Copy in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 155,
fo. 161.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Preyost, Capt. Hyde Parker
and Lt.-Col. Archibald Campbell.
1779, March 4. Savannah, Head Quarters. — Proclamation.
Printed. Vol. 16. No. 4. 1 page.
Also in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 155,
fo. 159.
Colonel Guy Johnson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 5. Halifax. — His anxiety to get to his present
destination in due time, and in a secure manner. "We have
pretty clear accounts that the enemy's vessels will be early in
our Kout." There are no ships left here of force adequate to
the undertaking, and if some do not arrive in due season fears
the General will not find it easy to fulfil his promises and wishes.
Thinks his capture would be some loss to the service.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 65. 1 page.
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Captain Henry Mowat to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 5. Albany at Halifax. — Receipt of letter of
11th Feb. Assurances of services. Thinks an alteration of the
first plan will more effectually answer the intention of Govern-
ment. Has consulted Genl. McLean concerning Penobscot.
Was in hopes of receiving some commands in person, as the
"Albany" might before this time have been at New York had
Sir George Collier put her under repairs on her arrival here, but
in place of that he has taken it upon him to impede her getting
fitted, and now she is ready he means her for some other service.
How far he is complying with the instructions of his Admiral,
time will discover.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 64. 4 pages.
Robert Gordon to John Robinson.
1779, March 6. Cork. — Enumerates returns of 12 cargoes
shipped for New York. They sailed yesterday.
Extract. Vol. 33. No. 71. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April.
Brig. -Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 6. Halifax. — Private. In consequence of his
private letter of 11 February has had many conversations with Capt.
Mowat, who has given his opinion in writing. Being himself an utter
stranger to all this part of the country, can only form his opinion
by charts. If any dependence can be placed on those published
by Des Barres, Capt. Mowat's idea of Falmouth seems very just
and to promise every advantage, but many particulars are required
to be known. With respect to Townshend, cannot procure any
information. As to the third place mentioned by Capt. Mowat,
viz. Long or Great Deer Islands, sees no difficulty in establish-
ing a post, but its utility he cannot take upon himself to deter-
mine. Is employed in making preparations with diligence and
secrecy. By an enclosed sketch will be seen the number of
intrenching tools in hand. Scarcity of every species of timber.
Discusses the number of troops to be spared, thinks GOO. Has
not at present any transports, and the taking up of vessels here
is very uncertain.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 66. 3 pages.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 6. Savannah.
Duplicate signed copy. Vol. 15. No. 167. 4 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 425.
John Robinson to [Robert Gordon],
1779, March 6. Treasury Chambers. — That their Lordships
have entered into a contract with Messrs. Smith, Fitzhugh and
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Halliday for supplying at Cork provisions for 10,000 men for 12
months. Transmits copy of a letter to them.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 59. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Eobinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April.
John Robinson to [ ].
1779, March 6. — To provide and ship on the store ships now
loading for New York, materials for 5,000 suits of clothes for
Provincials.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 77. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April.
Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean to [Sir Henry Clinton].
1779, March 7. Halifax.— Capt. Nesbitt, of the 82nd Regiment,
who delivers this, commanded the party sent to cut wood at
Yeddore. He will be able to give particulars concerning
enclosed return of loss sustained by officers and privates of that
party occasioned by the sloop " Gage " being wrecked. Thinks
their claim to be indemnified reasonable, but would not do it
without his commands. Recommends Capt. Nesbitt to him.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 67. 1 page.
Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean to [Sir Henry Clinton].
1779, March 7. Halifax. — Transmits copy of resignation of
Lieut. Arbuthnott, of 82nd. Recommends Ensign Robt.
Kennevie to succeed him and Collin McDonnell to succeed Ensign
Kennevie.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 68. 1 page.
Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 7. Halifax. — Agreeable to directions has ordered
the flank companies of the 70th, 74th, and 82nd to embark on
board the transports provided by Sir Geo. Collier to proceed to
New York. Is now deprived not only of a considerable part of
his force, but of that part on which he chiefly relied in case of
an attack by land. From the nature of this place it cannot be
looked at as a garrison. No works they could make could ever
cover the town and dockyard. Requests these companies might
be returned later on. A disagreeable dispute having arisen
between Major Dewint and Capt. Burgess of the King's Orange
Rangers, ordered a Court Martial. Took same opportunity for
trial of two men of the Royal Highland Emigrants to put a stop
to disagreements between that corps and the Hessian Regiment
of De Seitz. Mr. Jeffries discharged from office of Purveyor to
Hospital. Directions concerning payment of Provincial Corps
communicated to Mr. Smith. By the departure of so many ships
of war the Bay of Fundy is left undefended; requests him to
represent this to Adml. Gambier that a vessel or two may be
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ordered to that station. Want of flat-bottomed boats. Bequests
the "Gage" be replaced. If coals are to be brought from
Spanish Biver, it is requisite to reinforce party there and send
transports. Will send abstract of all monies issued since
1st January. Encloses proportion of field artillery necessary.
P.S. — Leave granted to Capt. McDonald to go to New York to
fetch his wife and family.
Signed letter. Vol. 53. No. 18. 4 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton. Proclamation.
1779, March 8. New York.— Concerning protection, etc. to
possessors of farms, etc. to raise supplies of grain, provisions
and forage. Signed, John Smith, Secretary.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 124. 1 page.
Bachael Kent, Befugee.
1779, March 8. New York. — Certificate from Stephen Skinner
to Col. Boger Morris. That Bachael Kent of the province of
New Jersey, widow, was with her husband and children compelled
to leave a valuable farm and their effects and take refuge within
the British lines. Since her husband's death she has endeavoured
to support herself and her family. If rations could be allowed
her it would enable her to live till she could return to her home.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 83. 1 page.
Capt. Andrew Bainsford to Brig.-Genl. John Campbell.
1779, March 8. Pensacola. — Memorial.
Copy. Vol. 13. No. 2. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Becord Office, America and W. Indies 267,
fo. 117.
John Bobinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 8. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— Forwards
for his consideration the memorial from Knecht asking a com-
mission as Assistant Commissary. Owing to the heavy expense
of the Commissariat the appointment is not to be made unless
it is absolutely necessary.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 52. 1 page.
Enclosing Memorial of Anthony Knecht, 8 Oct. 1778.
Lieut.-Col. Archibald Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 9. Savannah. — Advance under Col. Prevost, of
Light Infantry and Florida Grenadiers. They put to rout
1,800 rebels ; killed about 100 and took near 200 prisoners.
Appearance of 3,000 or 4,000 men at this juncture would termi-
nate the fate of the neighbouring Provinces. Has long looked
896
for his Excellency's appearance on the coast. Should this meet
him at sea, requests him to forward a dispatch immediately to
Savannah with his directions. Army ready to move at a moment's
warning, and can give material aid to his operations.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 84. 1 page. Copy. Vol. 15.
No. 168. 1 page, not dated.
Lieut. -Col. Archibald Campbell to Brig.-Gen. Prevost.
1779, March 9. Savannah. — Recommendations in the 71st,
to succeed Capt. Munro, died 1st Feby. 1779.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 82. 1 page.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 9. Savannah. — Recommends Lieut. Shaw of the
Queen's Rangers. Question of Ensign Ramsay's succession to
Lieut. Calderwood. Asks a Provincial rank for Capt. Alexr.
Shaw of his battalion to give weight in his office of Deputy
Inspector General.
Signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 169. 2 pages.
Troops.
1779, March 9. War Office.— Establishment of the 2nd Batta-
lion of the Royal Highland Emigrants. Account £33 13s. lOd.
Certified on this date.
Vol. 25. No. 86. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 16 April.
Major-General John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 10. Pensacola. — Private. Soliciting and entreat-
ing to be relieved from the command of West Florida, to which
he has so great an aversion and the fatigue and trouble of which
he finds himself unequal to.
P.S. — The illness of Brigade-Major Campbell adds greatly to
his misfortune.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13. No. 11. 3 pages.
Col. Geo. Rogers Clark to Col. Harrison, Speaker of
the House at Williamsburg.
1779, March 10. Fort Patrick Henry, St. Vincent (sic).
Copy. Vol. 11. No. 17. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 16; and in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21782,
fo. 200.
Sir Henry Clinton to Maj.-Gen. William Phillips.
1779, March 10. New York.— No. 4. Sends £10,000 sterling
in specie on board the brig " Lady Howe," under the care of
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Lt. Collier, together with stores and necessaries to the amount
of £4,100 purchased by him for the troops, for both of which
sums Mr. Geddes will be accountable.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 85. 1 page.
Lt. H. Bird to Captain Lernoult.
1779, March 12 (supposed).
Copy. Vol. 11. No. 24. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Kecord Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 16 ; extract in the British Museum, Additional MSS.
21782, fo. 222.
Lieut.-Col. Archibald Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 12. Savannah. — Lieut. Shaw of the Queen's
Bangers returns to New York, the service on which he was sent
to Georgia being happily terminated. Becommends him.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No, 87. 1 page. Also copy. Vol. 15.
No. 170. 1 page.
1779, March 12. — Case of Bobert Cooke. Annexed to his
original memorial of 8 April 1782, which see.
Lt.-Col. Alexander Dickson, commanding on the Mississippi,
to Brig. -Gen. John Campbell.
1779, March 12. Manchack Fort. — The place overflowed.
Difficulty of obtaining provisions. Unhealthiness of the country.
Losses by desertion. The Spaniards can cut off communication
at any time. It will take twelve months to obtain materials for
building and Spanish subjects must be employed. The Natchez
is the only settlement, and that is in a distracted situation.
Intelligence of Col. Clark setting out to attack Gov. Hamilton.
Extract. Vol. 13. No. 6. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. -Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 7-13 April.
Extracts in the Public Becord Office, America and W. Indies
267, fo. 193, and State Papers, Foreign, Spain 210, fo. 811.
Treasury Minutes.
1779, March 11 and 12. Whitehall. — Bemittance of specie to
America.
Copy. Vol.33. No. 80. I page.
Enclosed by John Bobinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April.
Lt.-Col. Alexander Dickson to Brig. -Gen. John Campbell.
1779, March 13. Manchack Fort. — Is afraid the Mississippi
will carry away the Levee. Has not quarters enough for the
Waldeck corps.
Extract. Vol. 13. No. 7. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 7-13 April.
Extracts in the Public Becord Office, America and W. Indies
267? fo._197.
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John Robinson to [Robert Gordon].
1779, March 13. — To state what quantities of provisions he
has received from the contractors, to call on the agents at Corke
for the contractors to hasten deliveries and say how far he has
proceeded with the orders of 15 January. The transports after
May next are to be provided by the Navy Board and to sail from
Corke under convoy of H.M. ships of war to be regularly
appointed for that service. To have without fail a quantity of
provisions to put on board these in May for 36,000 men under
Sir H. Clinton and 6,000 under Col. Campbell in Georgia.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 62. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to the Governor or Officer
commanding H.M. Forces in Georgia.
1779, March 14. New York. — Sends copy of a letter from
Lord George Germain to the Commissioners and of a memorial
to which it relates, that fitting regulations may be made.
Draft. Vol. 15. No. 172. 1 page.
[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to Major-Gen. Prevost.
1779, March 14. New York. — Mr. Tonno, appointed Barrack-
Master in Georgia, is recommended to be appointed overseer to
one of the rebel estates in addition to the 4s. a day he receives
for his office.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 171. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Major-Gen. Prevost.
1779, March 14. New York. — Congratulations on the success
attending the undertaking.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 175. 2 pages.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 14. Middlebrook. — Proposal for a cartel. (Printed
in Sparks' s Washington, VI., 194.)
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 86. 2 pages. Copy. 7, No. 59.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and West Indies 135,
fos. 413, 519.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.
1779, March 15. New York.
Copy. Vol. 11. No. 30. 1 page.
Signed letter in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21807,
fo. 33.
Briq.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 15. Ebenezer— Departure of Lt.-Col. Campbell
and Captain Parker ; consequent loss of naval defence. Grieves
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he cannot act on the defensive. Necessity of money for subsis-
tence of troops. Scarcity of provisions. Expects to be joined
by Creek Indians. Desires Indian presents. Encloses a resigna-
tion of an officer of his battalion.
Signed letter. Vol 15. No. 173. 4 pages.
Copy in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 136,
fo. 329.
Lieut. -Col. James Mark Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 15. Savannah. — Will endeavour to serve and
fulfil duties of office as Lieut.-Governor in the re-establishment
of civil power in the province. The loss of the rebels on the
4th inst. is reported as 15 or 1600.
Signed letter. Vol, 15. No. 174. 2 pages.
Col. G. R. Clark to Captain Lernoult.
1779, March 16. Fort Patrick Henry.
Copy. Vol, 11. No. 19. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 26-31 May.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 16 ; and British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21782, fo. 196.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 16. War Office. — Sends list of camp necessaries,
medicines, and other stores shipped.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 89. 1 page.
Enclosing Return of necessaries on the " Juliana " and " Grand
Duke," 1 March.
Margaret Persel (?), Refugee.
1779, March 16. New York. — Certificate signed by David
Peek, Lawrence Van Buskirk, Governor Franklin and others as
to her merit and necessities and recommending that she might
be allowed to draw rations for herself, her children and her aged
mother, as her husband, Abraham Persel, is serving the Militia
Volunteer Company commanded by David Peek.
Original. Vol. 10. No. 88. 1 page.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 16. Ebenezer. — Forwards a court martial.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 176. 1 page.
Stores.
1779, March 16. — State of the ships remaining to be dispatched
from Corke, and of provisions to be laden on board them. Shows
the ships for delivery of the Canada provisions, those to General
Grant and to New York. Endorsed State of shipping.
Copy. Vol. 33. Nos. 69 and 70. 3 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April,
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400
Robert Gordon to John Robinson.
1779, March 17. Cork.— The "Nottingham" just arrived
from New York. Capt. Bowden sailed under the "Maria " with
a fleet of ships as per the enclosed list, which he parted with in
bad weather. Expects them all in a day or two.
Extract. Vol. 33. No. 72. 1 page.
Enclosing Return of Army victuallers, &c. sailed for America ;
see 14 February.
qy. Enclosed hy John Robinson to [Sir Henry Clinton],
6 Apl. 1779.
D. Mathews to Colonel [Roger] Morris.
1779, March 17. — Recommends Mr. Hector St. John, a refugee
from Orange County, for rations for himself and servant.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 91. 1 page.
William Seton and Andrew Elliot.
[1779, March 17.] — Recommendations of Mr. St. John.
Apparently accompanied the foregoing letter.
Original. Vol. 10. No. 92. 1 page.
Fitzrandolph Drake, Refugee.
1779, March 18. New York. — Certificate signed by Barnardus
La Grange, Wm. Terrill, John Smyth and Gov. Franklin, that
Fitzrandolph Drake was obliged to fly from Piscataway leaving
a valuable estate, and that his wife and two children are proper
objects for his Majesty's provision.
Original. Vol. 29. No. 80. 1 page.
James O'Brien, Refugee.
1779, March 18. New York. — Certificate signed by Isaac
Browne, rector of Newark, N. J., Peter Browne, assistant surgeon,
Isaac and Nicholas Ogden and Gov. Franklin, recommending
James O'Brien as worthy to receive rations and assistance.
Signed original. Vol. 29. No. 59. 1 page.
John Robinson to [ ], addressed " Gentlemen."
1779, March 18. — The Commissioners of the Navy having
undertaken in future the conduct of transports for victualling
the forces, except those now under orders to be dispatched, directs
them to reserve and prepare ships for conveying such supplies
and then to discharge out of the service all other ships employed.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 66. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April.
John Robinson (apparently to some Contractors).
1779, March 18. — To hasten their deliveries of provisions and
to inform the Board how far they have already proceeded. (The
401
like letter to Sir Geo. Wombwell, Sir W. James, Benj. Smith,
Anthony Bacon, John Durand and Bobert Mayne.)
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 65. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Bobinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April.
John Bobinson to [ ].
1779, March 18. — In case the "cloths" are not ready they are
to be sent by land to Portsmouth and there put on board.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 78. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Bobinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April.
Bobert Gordon to John Bobinson.
1779, March 19. —The whole of the ships destined for Corke
are arrived as per list inclosed in last. Bequests to know their
destination, as the provisions are ready for them in abundance.
Extract. Vol. 33. No. 74. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Bobinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April.
J. J. Graham to Lt.-Col. Alexander Dickson.
1779, March 19. Manchac.
Copy. Vol. 13. No. 5. 4 pages.
Enclosed by John Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 7-13 April.
Duplicate copy in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 267, fo. 185.
Stores.
1779, March 20. London. — Account of sundry materials for
clothing on the " Juliana " and " Grand Duke." The Treasury,
debtor to Thomas Harley for £6,150 3s. Id.
Original. Vol. 35. No. 142. 1 page.
Enclosed by Thomas Harley to Sir H. Clinton, 16 May 1781.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 20. Charlotte Yille. — By the American public
prints has come to the knowledge of the event which has
caused him to write to the Secretary at War, copy of which he
encloses. Relies on his Excellency's support of his humble
request.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 93. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Maj.-Gen. Wm. Phillips to Lord Barrington.
1779, March 20. Charlotte Ville in Albemarle County in
Virginia. — Pleading the cause of the officers of the Troops
of Convention in the omission of their 6 regiment* from
the proposed augmentation of every other regiment in the
army.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 94. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 155,
fo. 563; War Office, In Letters, Original Correspondence 21.
3580 2 C
402
[Messrs. Mure, Son and Atkinson] to John Eobinson.
1779, March 21. London. — As the Canada fleet will now soon
be dispatched, remind of the case of the 5 remaining armed ships
in the River St. Lawrence. Refer to letter of 24 Oct., explaining
disagreeable nature of these accounts. Further calls on them.
Submit that these armed vessels are no longer any use.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 98. 2 pages.
Copy in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21706, fo. 117.
[Messrs. Mure, Son and Atkinson] to John Robinson.
1779, March 21. London. — In addition to above letter state
the case of Mr. Parker Harrison, appointed to command the
"Ceres."
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 95. 2 pages.
Copy in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21706, fo. 119.
Robert Gordon to John Robinson.
1779, March 22. — Fleets sailed on the 5th inst., having been
detained a month or more by contrary winds. The New York
fleet loading will be ready to sail the end of the week. Enumer-
ates the requisitions of "dry" and "wet" provisions received
from the different contractors.
Extract. Vol. 33. No. 63. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Sir H. Clinton], 6 April.
Extract in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21706, fo. 158.
Charles Jenkinson to John Robinson.
1779, March 22. War Office.— Touching the Royal Highland
Emigrants.
Copy. Vol. 25. No. 83. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 16 April.
Copies in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21833, fo. 33;
21711, fo. 36.
D. Mathew7s, Mayor, to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, March 22. — " Sr, I beg leave to intercede in behalf of the
Dearer Mrs. Margaret Skaden an old faithful friend and Pilot to
numbers who have made their Escape from the persecutions of
the Rebels, But being at last detected in harbouring and con-
ducting some of the Convention Troops into this City she has
been obliged to fly here for shelter and leave her little substance
behind, I hope she comes within the description of such as are
allowed rations for she really deserves much from Government,
She has often fed the Refugees and concealed them, It will be
doing an act of benevolence if in your power Sr to allow7 her
rations."
Autograph signed letter. Vol, 10. No. 99. 1 page.
403
Lt.-Col. Alex. Dickson to Brig. -Gen. John Campbell.
1779, March 23. Manchack Fort.
Extract. Vol. 13. No, 8. 6 pages.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton. No. 4.
7-13 April.
Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
267, fo. 201.
Lt.-Col. Alex. Dickson to Brig.-Gen. John Campbell.
1779, March 23. Manchack Fort.
Extract. Vol, 13. No. 9. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton. No. 4.
7-13 April.
Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
267, fo. 205.
Brig.-Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 25. Pensacola. — Reporting death of Colonel
John Stuart, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, on Sunday 21st.
That Department is supposed to be in the greatest confusion.
Gov. Chester thinks himself authorized to fill the vacancy (as
far as regards West Florida) till his Majesty's pleasure is known,
and intends putting the office in commission. Has offered his
services, conditionally, as President of the Commissioners-
Thinks it essential a General Superintendent for the Southern
Department should be appointed, because whatever right Gov.
Chester has, Gov. Tonyn will claim, and as the Indians are not
distinguished as attached to particular provinces disorder must
ensue. Represents the want of ready cash. The Waldeck
regiment has 6 months' pay due. Encloses recommendations to
commissions from Lt.-Cols. Allen and Chalmers. Hopes his
Excellency will approve the junction of their two corps rather
than filling up present vacancies. P.S. — Has declined any share
in the commission, Govr. Chester and himself not agreeing in
the nomination of commissioners.
Signed letter. Vol, 13. No. 12. 3 pages.
John Robinson to Gen. Haldimand.
1779, March 25. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.
Copy. Vol, 11. No, 240. 2 pages.
Enclosed by R. Mathews to M. Morgann, 10 Oct. 1782.
Signed letter in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21706,
fo. 114 ; copy 21711, fo. 5.
Jonathan Clarke, Assistant Commissary General, to
Daniel Wier.
1779, March 26. Camp near Charlotte Ville. — Rum required
for the Convention Troops arrived in vicinity of Charlotte Ville,
404
Virginia. Judges 30 puncheons will be sufficient. Has desired
Asst. Qr.-Masr.-Gen1. -Campbell to try and get some from
captains of Government vessels arrived at Hampton, giving an
order on Wier to replace the quantity at New York. Begs him
to honour the draft.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 88. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 30 June
1779.
Troops.
1779, March 26. — Embarkation return of additional companies
embarked from Chatham Barracks to complete the Regiments
serving in North America. Signed, Samuel Townsend.
Original. Vol. 52. No. 15. 2 pages.
Duplicate in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
135, fo. 310.
Isaac Brewer, Refugee.
1779, March 27. New York. — Certificate signed by Major
R. Timpany, N.J. Volunteers, D. Mathews, mayor, and Gov.
Franklin, that he is an honest refugee from Bergen, has a large
family and by sickness cannot earn them subsistence.
Signed original. Vol. 29. No. 86. 1 page.
Major-General James Robertson.
1779, March 27. New York. — Proclamation issued at New York
20 December 1777, reissued by Major-Genl. Daniel Jones,
27 March 1779, with order to the master of the port to have it
duly executed. Regulations to ships and vessels.
Printed. Vol. 45. No. 111. 1 page.
John Robinson to [Robert Gordon].
1779, March 27. Treasury Chambers. — Transmits copy of
letter to the Commissioners of the Navy together with copy of
a state of shipping to be dispatched on the services of this Board.
To dispatch fleets therein mentioned as quickly as possible and
take care the deliveries be completed by the times prescribed, &c.
To communicate and co-operate with Lieut. Harris, Agent to the
Navy Board.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 67. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April.
Extract in the British Museum, Additional MSS. 21706,
fo. 154.
John Robinson to [the Navy Board].
1779, March 27. — Transmits a state of shipping to be dis-
patched and of further delivery of provisions. To provide ships
according to their proposal for undertaking the victualling
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service. Arrangements for May and July. Tonnage to be in
readiness. Sends copy of letter to Mr. Stephens as to convoys
and one to Mr. Gordon.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 68. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Kobinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April.
Extract in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21706, fo. 155.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Ma j. -Gen. Prevost.
1779, March 28. New York. — Most Secret. Information of a
supply of arms and ammunition being sent to Charlestown by the
Americans. To erect a battery and frustrate their intention.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 177. 1 pane.
Copy in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 136,
fo. 363.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Maj.-Gen. Prevost.
1779, March 28. New York. — Several provincial officers going
to Georgia in the present lleet, who hope to collect a number of
their friends unhappily dispersed in 1776.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 178. 1 page,.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 28. Head Quarters, Ebenezer.
Si f/ned letter. Vol. 16. No. 1. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 136,
fo. 333.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 29. Whitehall.— Separate. Capt. Alexander
McLean from North Carolina is going out to New York with
some recruits. He desires to be recommended to Sir Henry, that
he may offer his services in person. He is to be employed when
a proper opportunity arrives.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 101. 1 page.
William Thompson, David Waterbury and James Irvine
to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 29. Flat Bush. — Are induced to hope a general
exchange will soon take place. Should their " wishes be com-
pleated " the officers will require a supply of money from the
public. Piequest permission for Major Joynes and Capt. Swan
to go to Philadelphia for that purpose on parole.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 100. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, March 30. New York.— Separate.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 102. I page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 135, fo. 401 ; copy 307, fo. 2.
406
John Robinson to [? Robert Gordon] .
1779, March 30.— Acquainting him that Messrs. Smith, Fitz-
hugh and Haliday have permission to deliver six months of their
twelve months' contract for provisions in whole barrels, the others
in half barrels.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 61. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to [W. Thompson and
others] .
1779, March 31. New York. — Has no objection to their send-
ing Major Joynes and Capt. Swan to Philadelphia. They are to
give paroles to return when called for, as he would not wish
" that any restrictions to a fixed point of time should be liable to
interfere with the steps they are to take for your convenience."
Draft. Vol. 10. No. 105. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Washington.
1779, March 31. New York, Head Quarters. — Commissioners
appointed for exchange of prisoners.
Copies. Vol. 7. No. 58. 1 page. Vol. 10. No. 104. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fos. 417 and 523.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, March 31. Whitehall. — No. 27. Advising recovery of
S. Carolina. Civil servants sent out to assist.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 103. 4 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 295; copy 431, fo. 322; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Col. John Stuart.
1779, March 31. Whitehall.
Extract. Vol. 10. No. 111. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 1 April.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 283,
fo. 133 ; copy 397, fo. 284.
Lord George Germain to Gov. Peter Chester.
1779, April 1. Whitehall.
Extract. Vol. 10. No. 112. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton. No. 30.
1 April.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 265,
fo. 623; copy 438, fo. 192.
407
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 1. Whitehall.— No. 28.
Duplicate signed Utter. Vol. 10. No. 106. 7 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 299; copy 431, fo. 324, and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 1. Whitehall.— No. 29. Corps of Royal Highland
Emigrants to be put on the establishment and numbered the
84th.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 113. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 313 ; copy 431, fo. 329, and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 1. Whitehall. — No. 30. On expense of the Indian
Department in the South.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. Xo.101. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lord Germain to [Maj.-Gen. Campbell], 1 July 1778.
Lord Germain to Col. Stuart, 3 March 1779.
Lord Germain to Gov. Tonyn, Ext. 3 March.
Lord Germain to Col. Stuart, Ext. 31 March.
Lord Germain to Gov. Chester, 1 April.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 317; copy 431, fo. 330 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 1. Whitehall.— Recommends some memorials.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 116. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 321 ; copy 431, fo. 331 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 1. Whitehall.— No. 32. Exchanges desired.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 118. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 325 ; copy 431, fo. 331 ; and copy in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 1. Whitehall. Separate. — Concerning Mr.
Bayard's appointment as vendue master.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 110. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 431,
fo. 338 ; copy in the Sackville MSS.
408
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 1. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 117. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 431,
fo. 321 ; copy in the Sackville MSS.
Treasury Minute.
1779, April 1. Whitehall. — As to readiness of transports.
Copy. Vol. S3. No. 82. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Sir H. Clinton], 6 April.
Lt.-Col. Mason Bolton to Gen. Haldimand.
1779, April 2. Niagara.
Copy. Vol. 11. No. 22. 2 pages.
Autograph signed letter in the British Museum, Additional
MSS. 21760, fo. 102 ; copy 21756, fo. 77. Copy in the Public
Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec, 16.
Lord Cathcart to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, April 2. Head Quarters. — Requesting relief and protec-
tion for Frederick Yerner till the Commander-in-Chief shall
signify in what manner he is to be disposed of.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 44. No. 155. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord [Barrington] .
1779, April 2. New York. — Acknowledging letters. Transmits
list of promotions.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 120. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In
Letters, Original Correspondence, Vol. 20.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Sir Grey Cooper.
1779, -April 2. New York. — Acknowledges letter of 19 Nov.,
enclosing copy of contract between Treasury and Messrs.
Nesbitt, &c, concerning supply of provisions. All attention shall
be paid to their Lordships' directions.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 88. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, April 2. New York.— No. 46.
Copy. Vol.10. #0.121. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
135, fo. 409 ; copy 307, fo. 2.
409
Intelligence.
1779, February 1 and April 2. — Extracts of intelligence
received by Sir Henry Clinton concerning an intended expedition
of the rebels to the Westward, sent to Gen. Haldimand, 13 April.
Vol. 11. No. 33. 3 panes.
Original in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21841, fo. 192.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 2. War Office. — The person appointed Superin-
tendent General of British Hospitals shall be empowered to
superintend those of the Hessian and other foreign troops in the
pay of Great Britain, to examine the accounts and allow only
demands stipulated by treaty or such charges as were allowed to
hospitals of the foreign troops in the last war in Germany.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol.10. No. 119. 2 pages.
John Robinson to [ ].
1779, April 2. Treasury Chambers. — In answer to their letter
of 28th March victuallers may be discharged abroad with an
allowance of two months as usual when discharged in America,
on condition that the owners give security for the delivery of the
guns, ammunition and stores belonging to the public at the port
of London at their own expense, or pay to the public the full value
thereof.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 83. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Sir H. Clinton] , 6 April.
Treasury Minutes.
1779, April 2. Whitehall. — The first contains copies of Mr.
Robinson's letters to some contractors of 6 and 18 March, the
second relates to the insurance of specie.
Copies. Vol. 33. No*. 79 and 81. 2 pages each.
Enclosed by John Robinson to [Sir H. Clinton], 6 April.
Troops.
1779, April 4. New York. — Two papers. The first contains
a state of the Military-chest as to Subsistence, and the second as
to Extraordinaries.
Copies. Vol. 33. Nos. 92 and 93. 2 pages each.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to John Robinson, 3 1 May 1779.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 4. Head Quarters, Middle Brook. — Deferring date
of the meeting of the Commissioners for exchange. (Printed in
Sparks' s Washington, VI., 213.)
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 122. 2 pages.
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General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1779, April 5. New York. — That he is obliged to postpone till
Wednesday the proposed meeting of Commissioners, as one of
the gentlemen has been taken ill.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 128. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 5. War Office. — That the following officers have
been appointed to serve as Major Generals, with one aid-de-camp
each, in North America : Edward Mathew, Francis Smith,
Augustine Prevost, James Pattison, artillery, Hon. Alex Leslie,
Sir Wm. Erskine and John Campbell.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 123. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 5. War Office. — Exchange between Capt. Corbett
of 2nd Troop of Horse Grenadier Guards and Capt. Leigh of 17th
Regiment of Light Dragoons, etc.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 124. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 5. War Office. — Acknowledges receipt of the
half-yearly return of general and staff officers from June to
December 1778. Approves the appointment of the brigadiers to
the rank of major-generals on the establishment. Complains
of the returns of the army not being transmitted to the War
Office regularly, and requests it may be attended to in future.
Encloses list of promotions and invoice of camp necessaries, &c.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 125. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
Invoice of camp necessaries on the "Juliana" and "Grand
Duke," see 19 February.
List of Promotions.
Vol. 10. No. 126. 1 page.
John Robinson to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1779, April 6. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Acknow-
ledges receipt of letters. Transmits copies of all orders given by
this Board since 19 January relative to the supply of provisions,
money, and stores, etc. Their Lordships approve the year's
salary paid to Govr. Franklin.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 55. 1 page.
Enclosing John Robinson to Messrs. Nesbitt, Drummond and
Franks, 7 Nov. 1778.
qy. Robert Gordon] , 7 Nov. 1778.
], 29 Jan. 1779.
John Robinson to [qy. Robert Gordon], 30 Jan.
1779.
John Robinson to
John Robinson to
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John Eobinson to [Contractors] , 6 Feb. 1779.
John Eobinson to Robert Gordon, 13 Feb. 1779.
Return of Army Victuallers, Sec, U Feb. 1779.
John Robinson to [Messrs. Smith, Fitzhugh and
Halliclay], Contractors, 2 March 1779.
John Robinson to [Robert Gordon], 6 March 1779.
Robert Gordon to John Robinson, 6 March 1779.
John Robinson to [ ], 6 March 1779.
Treasury Minutes, 11 and 12 March 1779.
John Robinson to [Robert Gordon] , 13 March 1779.
State of ships remaining to be dispatched from Corke,
and of provisions, 16 March 1779.
Robert Gordon to John Robinson, 17 March 1779.
John Robinson, apparently to some contractors,
18 March 1779.
John Robinson to [ ], 18 March 1779.
John Robinson to [ J, 18 March 1779.
Robert Gordon to John Robinson, 19 March 1779.
Robert Gordon to John Robinson, 22 March 1779.
John Robinson to [Robert Gordon], 27 March 1779.
John Robinson to [Navy Board] , 27 March 1779.
John Robinson to [qy. Robert Gordon], 30 March
1779.
Treasury Minute, 1 April 1779.
Treasury Minute of 2 April, containing copies of two
letters of John Robinson of 6th and 18th March.
Treasury Minute, 2 April 1779.
John Robinson to [ ] , 2 April 1779.
Bmg.-Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 7-13. Pensacola. — Communicates intelligence
received that the " Lord Townshend," a vessel chartered by the
contractor of provisions for the forces in West Florida, was totally
destroyed by fire in Port Royal Harbour, Jamaica, by which
accident, together with the non- arrival of two other vessels, they
are reduced to 14 weeks' flour. There is a small supply of Indian
corn, which is ordered to be purchased. From Jamaica they can
look for none, as Capt. Douglass of the ''Ostrich " reports them
on short allowance. Begs therefore a timely supply. Has
appointed Brigade-Major Campbell paymaster.
" Our disappointment in regard to Provisions has disconcerted
my Plan for detaining two Sloops as formerly mentioned to your
Excellency in the Qr. -Master General's Department. We cannot
now afford forwarding a Store of Provisions to Manchack as
intended, and must ssatisfy ourselves with furnishing the Troops
there with a temporary supply. On the Contrary had a Sufficient
Quantity of Provisions Arrived, I designed loading the Two
Sloops and sending them up the Mississippi. To avoid Expence
I mean to discharge one of them the service.
" The 7th Instant I received Letters from Lieut. -Colonel Dick-
son Inclosing Reports from Capt. Miller of an Independent Com-
pany raised in this Province by Governor Chester, and from
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Lieut. Graham of the 4th Battalion, 60th Regiment, in regard to
the Situation of a Fort on the Mississippi, Copies of which are
inclosed together with Extracts Containing Lieutenant-Colonel
Dickson's own Opinion which perfectly Coincides with the other
Gentlemen, and points out the present distressed and rather
Alarming Situation of the Garrison of Manchack, and will tend
to Strengthen the Reasons I formerly gave your Excellency for
rejecting the Situation of Fort Bute or Manchack. I cannot
Omit testifying here to Colonel Dickson's punctual Attention to
the Directions and Instructions given him, and to his Vigilance,
Diligence and Activity in Conducting the Troops and Stores hence
to Manchack.
" To give a Consequence to Captain Miller's Opinion I must
observe that he was formerly an Officer in the 45th Regiment,
and was employed last War both at Hallifax and Newfoundland
as Assistant Engineer ; besides, by all Accounts he has a Natural
turn and genius that way.
" As no Works can be begun on the Mississippi for some Con-
siderable time for want of Provisions and for want of Materials
being Collected, I have inclosed the same Extracts and Opinions
to The Right Honble. Lord George Germain for Directions and
Instructions in Regard to the Situation of the Fort, and Expect
an Answer by the Latter end of September next.
"There were three Nominal independant Companies in this
Province raised by Order of Governor Chester, two of them (a
Capt. Hutchins and a Captain Symans) had few or no men at all
besides Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers — which I repre-
sented to Governor Chester, who thereupon Consented to their
reduction ; and our joint Orders were dispatched to the Natches
for that purpose. Capt. Miller's Company still remains on Foot,
which I intend to Consider either as Soldiers or Batteaux Men,
but chiefly the latter. They were raised and have been paid on a
different Footing from the Military (either Provincial or regular).
The private had Forty shillings, the Corporals Fifty, and
Serjeants three Pounds Sterling per Month, and to furnish their
own Cloathing. Their being considered and Used as Batteaux
Men may be said to place them on another Establishment, and
will remove any Ground of Jealousy or Discontent ; Besides
that Batteaux Men could not be purposely raised or engaged for
in this Country for near that Sum.
" 13 April, 1779. — An Affair that happened this Morning
requires to be particularly reported to Your Excellency : Fourteen
Carpenters of the Regiment of Waldeck absolutely refused work-
ing at the King's Works at the Stated Allowance for Military
Artificers in North America (Viz* fifteen Pence York Currency per
Day) Alledging it was inadequate to the Wear and Tear of Cloaths,
Necessaries &c, And to furnish them with the extraordinary
Bread they required to support them. Colonel de Hanxleden
on being sent for declared his private Opinion to Correspond
with what they set forth, Judging that a German Soldier to
satisfy him would eat at least two pounds of Bread per Day, And
as Bread here is at the extravagant Price of 4sh. ±%d. York
413
Currency for four Pounds he reckoned they Spent their whole
Artificers Pay in that Article only ; but offered to Punish them
for Mutiny or to act in whatever manner I should think proper
to direct for the good of the service — Punishment would not
Answer to the forwarding of the Publick Works. I therefore
desired they might be informed that it was not in my Power to
Augment their Allowance, but should lay their representation
before your Excellency for your Consideration and Kedress if
thought reasonable — And should Pardon their present Unmilitary
Behaviour, on Condition that they resumed working immediately :
They Accepted of the Terms and Order ensued.
"It was Customary before my Arrival that Soldiers employed at
the King's Works paid Nothing for Provisions, so that Artificers
had this Allowance besides their fifteen Pence York, — but this
Custom I put an End to on ordering Bum to be issued; And also
Abolished another Practice that prevailed here to Allow Soldiers
employed as Laborers lOd. York Currency per Day."
Sends home Lt. Wilkinson of the Artillery to rid the corps of
a madman. Absolute expediency of a corps of skilled carpenters
being sent here before an}7 progress can be expected. Was
obliged to dismiss the native carpenters on account of their
exorbitant demands. The military ones are few and bad work-
men, and unless some satisfaction is given to the Waldeckers they
will refuse. Forwards memorial of Lt. James Robertson.
Signed letter. Vol. 13. No. 13. 16 pages.
Enclosures : —
J. J. Graham to Lt.-Col. Dickson, see 19 March.
Four letters from Lt.-Col. Dickson, 12, 13 and 23 March.
Lt. Robertson, memorial to Sir II. Clinton, see 13 April.
Francis Miller to Lt.-Col. Dickson, not dated.
Vol. 13. Xo. 4. 4 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 267,
fo. 177.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Colonel West Hyde and
Captain John Andre.
1779, April 8. Head Quarters. — Powers to exchange prisoners.
Same date. — Instructions accompanying the above. (Printed
in Sparks's Washington, VI., 509.)
Copies. Vol. 7. Xos. 57 and 56. 2 pages each.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fos. 527 and 531.
Mary Thompson, Refugee.
1779, April 8. — Recommendation signed by Daniel Coxe and
addressed to Col. Morris, as to her being the wife of a sailor on
the " Phamix," a refugee from Philadelphia and an object to be
relieved, and to draw rations for herself and two small children.
Original. Vol. 25. No. 278. 1 page.
414
Thomas Griffiths, Eefugee.
1779, April 9. New York. — Certificates signed by Robert Frogg
and by John Hicks, assistant to the General Hospital, as to his
honesty, loyalty and reduced circumstances.
Original. Vol. 44. No. 137. 1 page.
Susannah Wilkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 9. New York.— Petition. That she came with
the royal army from Philadelphia, since which her husband has
been unfortunately drowned; her child is ill of smallpox, and
she herself is incapable of procuring subsistence. Begs rations.
Marked : Referred to Col. Morris, C, aid-de-camp.
Original. Vol. 44. No. 149. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 10. War Office. — Acknowledges receipt of letter
of 24th February, signifying that there was no objection to Dr.
Nooth being Superintendent-General of Hospitals, and enclosing
memorial from Mr. Mallet. Has laid letter and enclosure before
the King. His Majesty has appointed Dr. Nooth to be Superin-
tendent-General at an allowance of 3/. per day.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 129. 1 page.
James McBath or McBeth to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 10. New York. — Memorial. That he was an
officer in H.M. Customs at Philadelphia and obliged to leave with
his wife and four children, that his wife is dead and himself
reduced by sickness to distress and poverty. With certificate by
John Smith, late Dep. Comptroller of said port, and note referring
the petition to Col. Morris.
Original signed. Vol. 29. No. 210. 2 pages.
General Washington to Col. William Davies and
Lt.-Ccl. Rob. Hanson Harrison.
1779, April 10. Head Quarters, Middle Brook. — Powers to
exchange prisoners.
Original. Vol. 7. No. 60. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 593.
Katty Day, Refugee.
1779, April 11. New York. — Certificate by David Peek, captain
of the King's militia volunteers, and Thunis Blauvelt, Lef1, (sic) —
that "Misses" Day and her child are poor refugees from Bergen
County who have lost all they had and suffered much through
sickness and misfortune, and they hope she may be allowed
rations. Countersigned by Gov. Franklin.
Original. Vol. 10. No. 130. 1 page.
415
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 11. Whitehall.— No. 33. Lord Cornwallis offers
his services.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 131. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 373 ; extract 431, fo. 334 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Major Timothy Hierlihy to Lieutenant Henderson.
1779, April 11. Charlotte Town. — Bequests him and the rest
of the gentlemen who have complaints against Capt. McMillan
to commit them to writing in one general complaint which shall
be laid before a general court-martial to show how far he acts
consistent with his present situation in the liberties he takes,
company he keeps, &c.
True copy. Vol. 29. No. 229. 1 page.
Enclosed by Capt. McMillan to Major-Gen. McLean, 3 May.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.
1779, April 13. New York.
Copy. Vol. 11. No. 32. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807,
fo. 35.
Gen. Sir Hen. Clinton to Gen. Haldivand.
1779, April 13. New York.— Separate.
Copy. Vol. 11. No. 34. 3 pages.
Signed letter in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807,
fo. 37.
Sir Henry Clinton to Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean.
1779, April 13. New York. — "Having received the Orders of
Governm*- to Establish a Post on Penobscot Biver, I am therefore
to desire you will make such a Detachment of the Troops under
your Command, as you shall judge proper and Sufficient to
defend themselves against any Attempt the Bebels in those
parts may be able to make, directing them to take post on
Penobscot Biver, and sending with them all Necessary Imple-
ments for Erecting a Fort, together with such Ordnance and
Stores as may be proper for its defence, and a Sufficient Supply
of Provisions.
"I apprehend Lt.-Col. Goreham will be a proper Officer for
this Command, and I wod recommend your sending his own
Corps, the Orange Bangers, with such other Troops in addition
as will make up 500 Men, which I should Suppose would be
Sufficient ; but as you are in a Situation to get better informa-
tion than I possibly can at this distance, you will be so good to
send such Force as you may judge necessary, And give Captn
Hartcup the Engineer, to whom I have communicated my Ideas
of the matter, such further directions and Assistance as you may
think requisite.
416
"Should you think it adviseable, either during the time this
Establishment is making, or, after it has taken place, to proceed
on, or detach an Expedition, to any part between Falmouth and
Penobscot River, you are at liberty to do so, provided it can be
executed in time, so as not to detain the Transports too long or
to endanger the Safety of Halifax, which is always to be con-
sidered as the principal Object of your Attention.
" Should it be possible for you to give any assistance to the
people of the Navy employed in Cutting Masts in Bay Verte, I
am persuaded you will do it.
" I have to lament the little probability that occurs at present
of employing your abilities in a more active line, but you may be
assured I shall be happy to request your Assistance in that way
whenever a proper Opportunity offers.
" You will be pleased to deliver the enclosed Instructions to
the Officer whom you shall appoint to Command the Detach-
ment to be sent to Penobscot, and give him such further Orders
and directions as you shall Judge Necessary."
Copy. Vol. 21. Xo. 52. Zpaget.
Enclosures : —
Instructions for the officer commanding a detachment of His
Majesty's Forces to he sent to take post on Penobscot River.
Fn rtli er in stru ctions.
Vol. 21. Xos. 53 and 54. 2 pages and 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean.
1779, April 13. New York. — " I am sorry that the Necessity
of the Service required my ordering your Flank Companies to
this place, they are incorporated in the Corps of Grenadiers and
Light Infantry under the Command of Excellent Officers ; when
they can be spared from this Service they shall be sent back to
you ; the loss we have sustain'd in the Grenadiers and Light
Infantry of the 82d Regiment, who were Cast away in the Mer-
maid in a hard Gale of Wind near Egg harbour, distresses me
much. I have ordered Captn- Pitcairn's return of the loss to be
sent you by this Opportunity.
" I approve much of your having abolished the General
Hospital at Halifax, and establishing regimental ones, for the
reasons you mention.
" I understand the Commodore has ordered a proper Naval
Force for the protection of the Bay of Fundy.
" With regard to the deficiency of Flat Boats you Complain of,
I should imagine Battoes will Answer very well, and I apprehend
you can have them built upon the Spot.
" As you represent the Necessity of having a Vessel to replace
the Sloop Gage which has been lost, you will be pleased either to
purchase or hire one as you may see occasion.
" Some Transports are sent you by the present Opportunity,
and as I hope your Operations in the Bay of Penobscot will be
finished before they can be wanted for the Transportation of
Coals from Spanish River, they may be employed on that Service
after the other is performed.
417
" You will be pleased to issue 200 days' Forage Money with
the usual proportion of Bat and Baggage Money when you may
judge necessary, to such Troops as actually take the Field.
"Having referred the return of Field Artillery and Stores,
which you represent as wanting in your Province, to the Com-
manding Officer of that Department, he will give directions con-
cerning them.
" I have accepted of Lieut. Arbuthnot's resignation, and
filled up the Succession agreeable to your recommendation. And
am to acquaint you that the loss of Necessaries sustained by the
party employed in Cutting Wood at Jeddore may be made good
to them upon the proper Certificates being given in.
"As there are some Irregularities in the Proceedings of the
General Court Martial, of which Lt.-Col. Bruce is President
transmitted in your last, which I now return to you) I have
directed the Judge Advocate to point them out to the person who
acted as such at that Court, and am to desire you will order a
Revisal of the Trials of Major De Wint and Captn Burgess of
the Orange Rangers, and direct the other Sentences to be put
in Execution at the discretion of the Commanding Officer of the
Regiment to which the Prisoners belong.
"As we have been in great want of Specie at this place for
some time past, and I understand from Sir George Collier that a
considerable Sum may be procured at Halifax, I have directed
the Contractor's Agents to send a proper person thither by the
present Opportunity to raise all the Money that can be spared at
that place, and I am to request you will give him all the assist-
ance you can relative to this business, which must not be
publickly known ; otherwise the intention of it would be defeated."
Vol. 21. No, 55. 4 pages,
Robert McIndow or McIndire, Refugee.
Case or Memorial addressed " To His Honour Col. Morris."
That he was " dragged from his peasable habitation and
confined on board Ship, and also upwards of eight months in
Irons in a fulsom Jeal and Last of all was under Sentence of
Death and made his Escape." His wife and children have been
robbed of their all. Begs rations and some place to live in till
Providence offers something in his behalf. Followed by a certifi-
cate from Cadwallader Colden, IB April 177 [9] .
Original. Vol. 29. Nos. 161 and 162. 3 pages.
Lt. James Robertson, 3rd Batt. 60th Regiment, to
Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 13. Pensacola.— Memorial. His services; is the
oldest lieutenant ; finds vacant companies given to younger
officers ; begs promotion.
Original. Vol. IB. Xo. 10. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 7/13 April.
3580 2 D
418
Col. West Hyde and Capt. John Andre to Sir
Henry Clinton.
1779, April 14. Amboy. — Objections raised by the American
Commissioners. (Printed in Sparks's Washington, VI., 510.)
Copy. Vol, 7. No. 55. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 535.
Captain John Baird, Simeon Lord, Lieuts. Archibald Gordon,
John Hamilton Brown and Thomas Hughes (53rd Regt.)
to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 15. Easton. — Memorial. Are prisoners on parole
requesting subsistence.
Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 38. 1 page.
Enclosed by Capt. Baird to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 26 May.
Also enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir. H. Clinton, 3 June.
Lord Cathoart to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, April 15. Head Quarters. — Rations to be issued to the
bearer, Mr. Ezekiel Furman. It is wished he and others in his
situation could render themselves useful.
Autograph signed letter. Vol.10. No. 182. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. -Gen. Francis McLean.
1779, April 15. New York.— Memorandum. Is informed
that a certain Mr. McNowght is in correspondence with the
rebels and should be watched. As the Loyal Highland Emigrants
are establishing requests the Light Infantry Company of that
regiment may be embarked on the " Romulus" and sent to New
York.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 57. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Smith to Brig. -Gen. McLean, 16 April.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Brig. -Gen. Francis McLean.
1779, April 15. New York. — Sends commissions for officers
of the 70th.
Copy. Vol. 21. Xo. 56. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton. Proclamation.
1779, April 15. New York. — Pardon to deserters up to the
1st day of July. •
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 126. 1 page.
Frederick Verner, Refugee.
1779, April 15. New York. — Certificate signed by S. Shoemaker
addressed to Col. Morris, that he was lately condemned to death
419
by the powers in Pennsylvania and that he was often employed
in the service of government, which was the cause of his late
sufferings.
Original. Vol. 54. No. 7. 1 page.
Col. West Hyde and Capt. John Andre, Commissioners, to
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 16. Amboy. — Difficulties raised by the Americans.
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 54. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 539.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 16. Savannah. — Their disagreeable position
owing to want of money and provisions. Rice is a food the
troops take with great reluctance, and for want of kettles is
generally wasted. No kettles are to be had at any rate. Live
stock greatly reduced. Asks for money, for orders and instruc-
tions. Necessity of horsemen. Sends accounts of expenditures.
Captains Murray and Bruere have leave of absence. The Loyalists
treated with great severity. Stuart's death. Has nominated
Lt.-Col. Brown for the time being.
Signed letter. Vol. 15. No, 179. 4 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 136,
fo. 337.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 16. Whitehall. — Major John Small having made
application for payment of 183 off-reckonings for the 2nd Battalion
of the Royal Highland Emigrants from June to December 1778,
he is desired to issue warrant for that payment.
Signed letter. }'ol. 25. No. 82. 1 page.
John Robinson to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 16. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Sending the
enclosed memorial and papers annexed with directions to clear
the 2d Battalion to the 24th December 1778.
Signed letter. Vol. 25. No. 81. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Major John Small, Commandant, to the Treasury.
Memorial. That as the regiment was not provided for on the
establish merit till 24 December 1778, they cannot be cleared
in the usual way. Annexes an Account which he begs may
be settled.
Vol. 25, No, 80. lpage.
420
The papers referred to as annexed are entered at their respective
dates, viz. : —
Beating order to raise the R. H. Emigrants, 12 June 1775.
Account from 13 June 1775 to 24 December 1778.
Establishment of the regiment, 9 March 1779.
Charles Jenkinson to John Robinson, 22 March 1779.
J. Smith to Brig. -Gen. Francis McLean.
[1779], April 16. — "As the Romulus is just getting under
way, and the Commander-in-Chief is extremely busy, His
Excellency has Commanded me to send You the enclosed
Memorandum."
Copy. Vol. 21. Xo. 58. 1 page.
Enclosing Sir H. Clinton to Brig.-Gen. McLean, 15 April.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Col. West Hyde and
Capt. John Andre.
1779, April 17. New York.— Concern at the difficulties.
Approves their conduct.
Copy, Vol. 7. No. 53. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and AY. Indies 135,
fo. 543.
Col. West Hyde and Capt. John Andre to
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 17. Amboy. — Little hopes of an agreement . . .
" the whole purpose of their meeting seems to have been to
amuse the clamorous prisoners in our hands." . . . Have
resolved to make one definite offer, &c.
( fopy. Vol. 7. No. 52. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 547.
St. Vincennes.
1779, Received April 17. — "Account brought from Post St.
Vincents by Capt. Chene."
Copy. Vol. 11. Xo. 23. 2 pages.
Original in the Brit. Mus., Add. MSS. 21782, fo. 224 ; copy in
the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec 16.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Col. West Hyde and
Capt. John Andre.
1779, April 18. New York. — Remarks on the various objec-
tions raised.
Copy. Vol.1. Xo. 51. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 551,
421
Lord Cathcart to Colonel Eoger Morris.
1779, April 19. Head Quarters. — Recommending the bearer,
John Dally, for rations, he having lost his arm.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 138. 1 page.
Col. West Hyde and Capt. John Andre, Commissioners,
to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
[1779, April about 19.]— Report.
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 50°. 5 pages.
Copies of this and the enclosures in the Public Record Office,
America and W. Indies 185, fos. 555, 561, 577.
Enclosures : —
Sketch of Cartel shewn to Cols. Davies and Harrison.
Vol. 7. No. 47. 11 pages.
Definitive Proposals made to Cols. Davies and Harrison.
Vol. 7. No. 48. 5 pages.
[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to Gen. Haldimand.
1779, April 21. New York.
Copy. Vol. 11. Xo. 35. 1 page.
Signed letter in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807,
fo. 39.
Major-General Baron de Riedesel to General
Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 21. Colle, near Charlotte Ville, Virginia.— The
clothing and baggage from Canada being arrived at Richmond,
finds the clothing for regiment of Hesse Hanau and the battalion
of Brunswick Light Infantry is wanting, having arrived at Quebec
after the vessels had left. Has written to Haldimand requesting
him to send this clothing to New York. Begs that it may be
forwarded here.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 134.
Samuel Shoemaker to Captain Thomas Murray.
1779, April 21. New York. — That he is acquainted with a
Mary Donnelly, wife of John Donnelly, who formerly kept a
public house in Philadelphia and that they left Philadelphia when
it was evacuated by the King's troops in 1778.
Original. Vol. 25. No. 279. 1 page.
i
Cols. Davies and Harrison to Col. Hyde and Capt. Andre.
1779, April 22. Amboy. — Answer. They affect not delay, but
have paid the closest attention to the proposals. . . . Cannot
accede without injury to their country.
Copy. Vol. 7. Xo. 50. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 589.
422
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 22. Whitehall. — No. 34. Transmits proclamations
of the late Commissioners for restoring peace.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 136. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 377 ; copies 431, fo. 337 ; in the Auckland MSS. and the
Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 22. Whitehall.— No. 35. His appointment to
the 7th Dragoons.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 137. 1 page-
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 393 ; copy 431, fo. 337 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Col. West Hyde and Capt. John Andre to Colonels
Davies and Harrison.
1779, April 22. Thursday. Ambo}T. — Have waited with
patience three days for their answer Should they not
be inclined to acquiesce, trust they will not detain them for the
purposes of entering at large into their motives, &c.
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 49. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 585.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 22. War Office. —His appointment as Colonel of
the 7th Dragoons.
Duplicate autograph signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 135. 1 page.
Catherine Peck, Refugee.
1779, April 22. New York. — Certificate signed by Jos. Chew,
Secretary for Indian Affairs, addressed to Col. Roger Morris,
Queen Street, that Caleb Peck lived on a farm of Sir John John-
son's in Tryon County and went to Canada in 1776, and that his
wife has come here in hopes of getting a passage to Canada.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29. No, 182. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 23. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 138. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of Promotions in the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards.
Vol. 10. No. 139. 1 page.
Pierce Sinnott, Lieut.-Gov. of Niagara.
1779, April 23. — Appointment of Francis Stephens to act as
his Attorney.
Original, sealed and signed. Vol. 28. No. 127. 1 page.
423
Captain Henry Mowat to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 25. "Albany," Annapolis. — Finds Admiral Gambier
has gone to England. Will have to renew his suit for a better
ship. Trusts it will not affect the service in view for him, and
as his not being in a post- ship may prove an obstacle to his
having the command, stands ready to undertake it with the
"Albany" and ships of her class, provided a naval force be placed
between the object of Clinton's designs and the enemy's ships
on that part of the coast, with instructions to give assistance to
a plan which bids fair to reduce into subordination at least all
that part of New England to the east of Casco Bay. Encloses
orders on a similar service by Adml. Graves [see 6 October,
1775] . A faithful person of his acquaintance from the opposite
shore informs of the distress of the people there, who wish they
had never revolted.
Autograph signed letter . Vol.%1. Xo. b'9. 4 pages.
Mr. Thornhill to [Charles Jenkinson], Secretary at War.
1779, April 25. Kinsale. — Xo account has arrived from
General Clinton about his affair. Fears he shall lose the money
allotted by Howe unless he (Jenkinson) will press to have the
affair brought to a conclusion.
Extract Vol. 12. No. 27. 1 page.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 5 May 1779.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Maj.-Gen. Augustine Prbvost.
1779, April 28. New York.— Sends £10,000. Has sent provi-
sions. Forwards Indian goods.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 182. 3 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
136, fo. 367.
General Sir Henry Clinton to [Lt.-Col. James
Mark Preyost].
1779, April 28. New York. --Acknowledging letter of the 15th
of last month.
Copy. Vol. 15. Xo. 180. 1 page.
Lord Rawdon to Maj.-Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1779, April 28. New York.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 181. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 136,
fo. 371.
Sir Henry Clinton to Captain Alexander Cameron.
1779, April 29. Head Quarters, New York. — Authorizing him,
owing to the death of John Stuart, to take superintendency and
agency of all Indian affairs for the Southern District of North
America until further orders.
Copy. Vol. 13. No. 52. 1 page.
424
Sir Henry Clinton to [qy. Maj.-Gen. John Campbell] .
1779, April 29. New York.— Has only time to acknowledge
receipt of letter of 25th March, and to enclose power to Alex.
Cameron, Esq., to take upon himself the management of Indian
affairs until further orders. Directs it to be conveyed by the first
opportunity. Sends copy of his letter to Gov. Chester.
Copy, Vol. 13. No. 54. 1 page.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to [Governor Peter Chester].
[1779, April 29.]— Acknowledges letter of 23rd March. Con-
cern at death of Mr. Stuart. Management of Indians and their
affairs should be continued in Mr. Stuart's Deputies and Assist-
ants. Has sent a power to him first. Deputy to assume the
direction for the Southern District. To forward this power and
dispatches to the person appointed.
Copy. Vol. 22. No. 97. 3 pages; also Vol. 13. No. 53.
2 pages, with variations.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to [possibly Maj.-Gen. Prevost].
1779, April 29. New York. — Notifying decease of Col. Stuart,
and his successor. Enclosing power to Alex. Cameron to take
direction of Stuart's Department till further orders.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 183. 1 page.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Maj.-Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1779, April 30. New York. — Mr. Wright, son of Sir James,
has received a warrant to raise troops. Introduces him.
Drajt. Vol. 15. No. 184. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Maj.-Gen. xVugustine Prevost.
1779, April 30. Head Quarters, New York. — Transmits copies
of a Memorial of Gov. Wright and others to Germain, Memorial
of Greenwood, Higginson and others to Germain, 19 November
1778, and copy of Germain's letter to Campbell, 16 Jan. 1779.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 185. 1 page
William Russell, contractor for digging coals at
Spanish Paver.
1779, April 30. — Account to the Barrack Master General,
£466 18*. id. Certified by James Morden, Barrack Master,
5 September 1781.
Original. Vol. 16. No. 12. % pages.
Enclosed in Wm. Kussell's Memorial, 5 September 1781.
Also enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Campbell to Capt. Smith, 15 Oct.
1781.
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Winwood Sergeant to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, April 80. New York.— Memorial. Styles himself
Minister and missionary of the venerable Society to the Church
at Cambridge in New England. Is grateful for relief of ten
guineas, but as provisions and house rent are so high asks some
allowance of public provisions till a passage can be procured to
England. Marked. " Referred to Col. Morris May 1st."
Signed. Vol. 12. No. 18. 2 pages.
Sir James Wright, Gov. of Georgia, and others of that
province, to Lord G. Germain.
X. D., but mentioned in a letter of Sir Henry Clinton's above
on this date. — Memorial.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 186. 3 pages.
Duplicate in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
237, fo. 217.
Mr. Jouet to Col. Morris.
N.D., but endorsed 1779, April. — Note that the arrangement
of his family is Mrs. Jouet and Miss Jouet, one son at home,
three daughters, three infant children, one servant man and
woman and two infant blacks.
Original. Vol. 29. No. 68. 1 page.
Sarah Morris to [Sir Henry Clinton].
1779, April. New York.— The last page only of a Memorial.
Apparently remonstrating against intrusions on the estate.
That near fifty horses are on the farm belonging to the waggoners
and artillery, and that unless released by his authority she must
abandon the estate and submit to wretchedness which her former
rank and station render her ill-qualified to bear. Concludes
with a wish that some officer of weight and reputation might be
charged to make frequent visits to Morrisania and take such
measures for her protection as it may be proper to command.
Copy. Vol. 10. No. 115. 1 page.
John Robinson to [ ].
1779, April. Treasury Chambers. — Is commanded to acquaint
him that on consideration the Lords of the Treasury have
ordered the bills drawn by Mr. Callbeck to be paid. Desires
him to move Lord G. Germain to give directions to Mr. Callbeck
that he is not to draw on their Lordships for any services ordered
by the Commander in Chief, the expense of which ought to be
defrayed by warrants from the Commander in Chief. This is a
copy certified by W. Spry, Commanding Engineer, Halifax, 27
January 1780.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 293. 1 page.
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Joshua Gidney, Eefugee.
1779, May 1. Long Island. — Memorial. That he was obliged
to quit his property in Dutchess County, that his family have
been sent to him and his property sold by the rebels and that he
has a family of nine children to support. Begs allowance of
rations. Certified by Beverly Kobinson, Col. Loyal Americans.
Placed with this is another paper, not dated, headed " Case of
Joshua Gidney," shewing his services in the endeavours to raise
a troop of Light Horse under Philip J. Livingston and his present
distress. Accompanied by a note from Philip J. Livingston to
Col. Morris, dated Hell Gate, Friday, that the bearer is the same
Joshua Gidney on whose behalf a memorial was lately presented.
Originals. Vol. 31. No*. 196, 194 and 195. 5 pages in all.
Hessian and Waldeck Troops.
Beturn of Kecruits as mustered at Bremer Lehe the 1st May,
1779, signed Wm. Faucitt, Major-General.
Original. Vol. 12. No. 53. 1 page.
Enclosed by Ld. G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, No. 38, 2 June.
Original in the Public Record Office, State Papers, Foreign,
German States, Vol. 192.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 1. Charlottes Yille. — Has received by the flagships
copies of letters from Gen. Haldimancl from Quebec in August
last, accompanied by lists and descriptions of American prisoners
of war sent round in clothing ships to be released on parole, his
Excellency intimating the exchange of these men for some part
of the Convention Army. Capt. Hall, of the 62nd, who had
charge of these, received Maj.-Gen. Massey's orders on their
arrival at Halifax to land them there ; whether they have been
sent to Boston or not, does not know. Will avail himself of the
opportunity to write to Gen. Washington on the subject of these
prisoners for an exchange. Has written, at the request of Maj.-
Gen. Riedesel and Col. de Gall, to Gen. Haldimand to send the
clothing and necessaries left in Canada of the Brunswick and
Hesse Hanau troops. " x\mong other unlucky circumstances
attending these prisoners not being consigned to me as intended
by Gen. Haldimand is my not having been able to procure an
exchange for Capt. Willoe now in Canada." As Assistant
Inspector to the German Troops, his exchange is desired to
enable him to reassume his employment.
Signed letter. Vol. 10. No. 140. 3 pages.
Governor Patrick Tonyn to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 1. St. Augustine. — Trusts that Col. Campbell and
Capt. Parker have acquainted him that he adopted every measure
that could promote the object of the expedition. The troops
that marched from here with Brig.-Gen. Prevost had every
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possible assistance granted them. If they suffered for want of
provisions it was owing to their own omissions. On the ideas of
a general plan of exertion took every step in order that a union
of force might operate effectually for the reduction of Carolina
and Georgia. Should have had the honour of transmitting some
information of subsequent operations. To descend to particulars
now would be officious, as he must be acquainted with them from
the spot. Eecommends Lt.-Col. Th. Brown to be Superintendent
in place of Mr. Stuart. Disaster to the " Jason " and her convoy
by the rebel privateers, Warren, Alliance and Dean. Since the
reduction of Georgia this province has been tranquil, the plan-
ters busy and the merchants active in exporting goods.
Autograph signal letter. Vol. 10. No. 141. 3 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Maj.-Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1779, May 2. New York. — Has supplied his wants as far as
possible. Satisfaction at the rebel gallies fallen into his hands.
Mr. Cameron to be Superintendent though is sensible of Col.
Brown's merits. Lack of shipping for communication; has had
no vessel to send with dispatches. Irregularities in the general
court martial sent. Deplores with him the ill-treatment of the
prisoners in the hands of the Americans. Lt. Sutherland to
return to this place.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 189. 3 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies,
136, fo. 375.
Provincial Troops.
1777, May 21st ... . . . , .
1779, May 2nd- — As some inconveniences have arisen from the
want of a proper regulation of rank between the Regular and
Provincial Troops and as rank cannot be in the latter as it is the
former the result of long Services and considerable Expense
The Commander in Chief has been pleased to direct that all
Brigadiers of Provincial Forces under his Command shall take
Rank as youngest Colonels in the line. — All Colonels as youngest
Lieut*. -Colonels — all Lieut. -Colonels as youngest Majors, and
all inferior Officers as youngest of their respective Ranks, as
established by His Majesty s regulation of 17th Decemr 1760.
2nd May 1779.— " The" Commander in Chief has the King's
Orders to signify to the Prov1 Troops, that His Majesty Anxious
to reward their faithful Services and spirited conduct upon
several occasions, has been pleased to confer upon them the
following marks of his Royal Favor.
" All Officers of Provincial Corps that are or may be raised in
America shall when on Service with the Regular Troops take
Rank as junior of the Rank to which they belong.
" Such Officers as may be wounded in action so as to lose a
Limb or be maimed shall be entitled to the same gratuity of one
years advanced Pay as Officers of the Established Army in that
predicament are entitled to receive — and it is further His Majesty's
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Gracious intention to make provision for all such Non Commission
Officers and Privates as shall be disabled from Wounds received
in His Service.
" In order to distinguish the Zeal of the Officers of such
Kegiments as shall be compleated to Ten Companies of 56 Rank
and File each Company His Majesty will upon the recommenda-
tion of The Commander-in-Chief make the Rank of those Officers
permanent in America, and will allow them half Pay upon the
reduction of their Regiments, in the same manner as the Officers
of British reduced Regiments are paid.
" The Commander-in-Chief is further ordered on this occasion
to repeat the promise of grants of land upon the Terms and in
the proportions held forth by Sir William Howe."
Vol. 29. No. 260. 2 pages.
Qy. Enclosed by Col. Innes to Major Mackenzie, 6 Jan. 1783.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, May 3. New York.— No. 50.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 20. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 135, fo. 483 ; copy 307, fo. 19.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, May 3. New York.
Copy. Vol. 12. Xo. 21. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 135, fo. 479 ; copy 307, fo. 17.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1779, May 3. New York. — Congratulations.
Copy. Vol. 12. Xo. 19. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In
Letters, Original Correspondence, 20.
Lord George Germain to Michael Francklin, Superintendent
of Indian Affairs in Nova Scotia.
1779, May 3. Whitehall.
Extract, Vol. 21. No. 101. 1 page.
Enclosed by Michael Francklin to Sir H. Clinton, 2 August.
Draft letter in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Nova Scotia 13.
Alexr. McMillan, Capt. Independent Companies, to
Major (sic) General McClean.
1779, May 3. Charlotte Town. — His impatience to be called
to a general court martial where he hopes to acquit himself
honourably of crimes laid to his charge. Incloses true copy of a
letter directed to Lieut. Henderson which has fallen into his
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hands ; the contents will convince of the spite and malice his
commanding officer owes him. The situation of his company is
distressing ; has lost eleven men hy the imprudence of Major
Hierlihy ordering them on hoard defenceless vessels carrying hay
from Spanish Eiver to the Island of St. John. His depositions
will fully show the injustice received from Major Hierlihy.
Signed letter. Vol. 29. No. 230. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
Maj. Hierlihy to Lt. Henderson, see 11 April 1779.
1779, May 3. Charlotte Town. — Deposition of Capt. Alexr.
McMillan taken before Thomas Wright, J. P. That in
October last as Captain in the Independent Companies at
Spanish River lie had asked Major Hierlihy to settle accounts,
which was refused, also his commission. Major Hierlihy
said lie wished to (five the commission in Isle of St. John in
form before the Governor and Council. That on 4th March
lie waited on the Major in Charlotte town, who refused to give
up the commission or settle accounts till he heard from
Halifax.
Signed. Vol. 29. No. 227. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenrinson.
1779, May 4. New York. — Acknowledging dispatches. Sends
list of sergeants recommended for Pioyal bounty.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 22. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In
Letters, Original Correspondence 20.
William Smith to Mrs. Patton (?).
1779, May 4. New York. — Certificate. The bearer Mrs.
Patten is widow of a British officer. ■ ' She comes from my
neighbourhood at Haverstraw. I believe her to be a loyal
subject. ... I should give full credit to her representations
believing her to be a woman of 'veracity and virtue."
Signed. Vol. 31. No. 228. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Eobinson.
1779, May 5. — Receipt of dispatches by the Carteret and
Grantham packets. Must defer answering them until next
packet.
Draft. Vol. 33. No. 89. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
- 1779, May 5. Whitehall.— No. 36.
' Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. No, 28. 5 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 441 ; copy 431, fo. 339 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
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Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 5. War Office. — Acknowledges letters. List of
promotions will be laid before the King. As Dr. Nooth is
appointed Superintendent General of Hospitals there is no need
to say anything about Dr. Blagden's memorial.
Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 23. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of Promotions.
Copy. Vol. 12. Xo. 24. I page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 5. London. — Application having been made by Sr.
Gilbert Elliot that Mr. Potts, eldest Lieut, of 42nd Regt., might
be promoted upon the first vacancy in his corps, recommends
Mr. Potts' pretensions.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 25. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 5. — Sends enclosed and requests to be enabled to
write satisfactorily to him as soon as the business can be settled.
Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 26. 1 page.
Enclosing Mr. Thornhill to [Charles Jenkinson] , 25 April.
Rebecca Cochran to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, May G. New York. — By Gov. Franklin's suggestion,
requesting an allowance of rations for herself and her daughter.
Signed letter. Vol. 29. No. 79. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to President Callbeck.
1779, May 6. Whitehall.— Informing him that some bills he
had drawn on the Lords of the Treasury for defraying expenses
of completing barracks and other works are ordered to be paid,
but he will see by the enclosed copy of Mr. Robinson's letter to
Mr. Knox that in future he is to apply to the Commander-in-
Chief for means to defray expenses incurred by carrying out his
orders. Certified by W. Spry, Commanding Engineer, Halifax,
27 Jan. 1780.
Copy. Vol. 29. No. 294. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1779, May 7. New York. — Acknowledges letters. Has signified
leave to Maj. Duncan McPherson of 71st Regt. to go to Europe.
Will direct his majority to be sold for purposes mentioned.
Copy. Vol. 12, No. 29. 1 page.
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Brig.-Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 10. Pensacola. — "As I am very apprehensive that
your Excellency may think my Request and solicitations to you
in My letter of the 10th March (sent hy the Solehay) to be rather
improper at this critical juncture, permit me now to assure your
Excellency that I shall cheerfully remain with the Command you
have been pleased to honour me with, untill it shall appear
proper and Convenient to Order a Genl. Officer to releave me. I
would be sorry if any Officer is Ordered to come here against his
inclination on my acct. I must own it is a troublesome Command
at present, and fear it will be attended with very little credit to
me. However I am determined to remain Satisfyed. Only beg
and entreat your Excellency will not be unmindful! of me." . . .
His ill health.
" It will give me the greatest satisfaction Imaginable if your
Excellency can spare me One British Reg1- in the room of the
16th Reg* who are worn out in the Service, and such of the men
of said Reg** as may be judged lit for Service, with your approba-
tion to be draughted into the 60th Reg*- as they want a Number
of men to complete. And then I am confident I shall be able to
repel any descent that may be attempted against this Province,
whereas at present I have no Troops Under my Command that I
can consider actually fit for Active Service nor indeed any that I
can with safety trust at the Frontier Posts, which is a very dis-
agreeable circumstance. I am sorry to report that the Post
Ordered to be Established on the Mississippi cannot be con-
structed for want of Carpenters. Only seven Carpenters can be
procured here (at very high wages) besides our Military artificers,
who are of very little use. In my humble Opinion we shall at
least want fifty good Carpenters more than we can get here, as
the Fort must be built entirely of Cypress Logs, which we judge
the only permanent material ht for that purpose to withstand this
Climate, excepting Bricks, which would amount to an amasing
expence. Therefore nothing material can be done towards
errecting the New Fort and Barracks, &c. on the Mississippi, till
your Excellency shall be pleased to Order a sufficient Number of
good Carpenters to be sent from New York to this place in Order
to carry on said Works." I have sent this letter by sea to
Georgia.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13. No. 14. 4 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, May 10. New York.— Separate.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 30. 1 page.
Duplicate signed letter in the Public Record Office, America
and W. Indies 135, fo. 511; copy 307, fo. 24.
Elizabeth Ward, Refugee.
1779, May 10. New York. — Certificate by Joseph Chew
addressed to Col. Morris that Thomas Ward is employed in his
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Majesty's service and Lord Rawdon recommends that his wife
and child should draw provisions. With memorandum of
same affixed.
Original. Vol. 29. No§. 219 and 220. 2 pieces oj paper.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, May 11. New York. — No. 53. Sending proceedings of
an unsuccessful negotiation for a cartel.
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 62. 2 pages.
Duplicate signed letter in the Public Record Office, America
and W. Indies 135, fo. 515; copy 307, fo. 24.
Schedule of the Correspondence of Col. Hyde and Capt. Andre
as commissioners to exchange prisoners from 14 March to 22
April. Apparently list of the enclosures in Sir Henry Clinton's
letter No. 53 above.
Vol, 7. No. 61. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1779, May 11. New York. — Yolunteers of Ireland now absent
on an expedition, therefore choice of officers returning to their
private stations cannot be submitted. Promotions and vacancies.
Notifies Lieut. Sheridan's resignation of his Lieutenancy of 31st
regiment upon being appointed Major to the New York Yolunteers.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 32. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1779, May 11. New York.— . . . "In respect to the state
of the Military chest here, I have the honour to acquaint you,
.... that as the Deputy Paymaster General transmitted lists
of all outstanding temporary warrants regularly to the Pay
Office, I imagined constant reports of them were made from
thence to the Treasury Board whereby their Lordships would
have known the low condition of our cash at this place." . . .
"The enclosed State of the Military Chest, with a Copy of Mr.
Barrows Letter to my Secretary, which accompanies it, will
shew their Lordships the true State of our Cash to the Period
therein expressed. And indeed it is impossible for their Lord-
ships to make any just or accurate Calculation of the State of the
Military Chest except from the Balances of the Deputy Pay-
masters General, and the Accounts of the Remitters Agents. In
them there can be no Mistake, the one being an effectual Check
upon the other ; for when the Deputy Paymaster General receives
a Sum from the Remitters Agents to discharge any of the
Warrants I may find it necessary to grant, he of course gives his
Receipt, with which they debit their Constituents, and the
Deput}T paymaster General always sends to the Pay Office an
Account of the Payments he makes in Consequence of these
Receipts.
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"By the Letter from the Remitters Agents which is herewith
transmitted, their Lordships will see that they say they are
in advance for the Military Chest on Account of Extraordinaries
above - - - ' - - - - £80,000 Os. Od.
By the State of the Military
Chest it appears that Mr.
Barrow had on the 4th
of April to discharge
my Warrants for Extra-
ordinaries - - - £8,225 Is. 9^d,
and on account of Subsis-
tence ---- £249 2s. 4ftf.
£8,474 4s. 2d,
£71,525 15s. Wd.
Balance due by the Military
Chest to the Remitters'
Agents -
And as this is the real and true State of the Military Chest after
the most minute Investigation, I beg leave to submit to their
Lordships whether it will not be absolutely necessary to enable
me to carry on the Service that £100,000 be immediately sent
out on Account of Extraordinaries (exclusive of the £100,000,
which their Lordships have already ordered to be remitted) and
that at least £70,000 be sent out every Succeeding Quarter.
With these sums, and such as may be raised here by Bills of
Exchc- on Terms any way advantageous to Government, I
apprehend the Expences that attend this Army may be provided
for. . . . Mr. Wier has written fully about provisions."
Copy. Vol. 33. No 94. 11 folios.
Enclosures : —
Thomas Barrow to John Smith, Secry.
1779, May 11. New York. — Sends papers containing an
exact state of the military chest and accounts for the
difference between that and one of the papers sliown to him
yesterday.
For the States enclosed see 4 April.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 94*. 5 folios.
Gordon and Crowder to John Smith, Secry.
1779, May 10. New York. — In answer to his letter they
have no money in hand but hare paid Mr. Barrow and Mr.
Thomas about £80,000 sterling more than has been remitted
from England; this sum they have borrowed on their own
private security. They do not think it possible to raise even
£50,000 without giving a premium of 15 or 20 %.
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 9i. 2 pages.
Arnold Bowley to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 12. New York.— Memorial. That he has done
everything in his power to serve his Majesty, supplied the army
3580 % 3
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with intelligence and provisions. He has been persecuted and
obliged to leave his family and estate, and as from age and in-
firmities he is unable to work begs subsistence.
Vol. 12. No. 31. 2 pages.
Robert and Charles Cooke.
1779, May 12. New York.— Copy of a Petition of Robert and
Charles Cooke on this date praying payment for a quantity of
flour issued b}^ the British on their occupation of Philadelphia
which he had purchased and removed to Chesnut Hill in hopes
of reserving for them. He himself had been made prisoner and
ordered within the British lines. Annexed to an original petition,
see 8 April 1782.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, May 14. New York. Separate. — Regulations for pro-
vincial troops.
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 64. See also under 23 June 1783. 11 pp.
Original dated 13th in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 135, fo. 625 ; copy 307, fo. 28; and in the Auckland MSS.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, May 14. New York. — " In the Plan of Operations which
your Lordship has chalked out for me in your Secret and
confidential Dispatch of the 23rd of January your Lordship has
supposed that I shall be able to employ much larger detachments
that I fear will correspond with my Force. Your Lordship seems
to have rated my present numbers from the Column of effectives
in my returns, the strength of the Reinforcement is to be received
in the same Mode of estimation. I must here beg leave to
observe that when your Lordship in the House of Commons
stated the Force of Sir William Howe at Brandywine you went
upon a different Rule and the number your Lordship Specifyed
was that which actually appeared ' Rank and file fit for duty in
the Field.' How widely the list of effectives will differ from the
Files wdiich the Battalions will bring into the Field I need not
point out to an Eye acquainted with the various Clogs of Service.
I therefore must take it for granted that the detachments are to
be formed upon the same principle of calculation. Yet even in
this View, My Lord, our numbers will fail, for as my Posts must
be Garrisoned in a similar proportion, my real force for the Field
will not gain by the nominal strength attributed to my Army.
To force Washington to an action upon Terms tolerably equal has
been the object of every Campaign during this War, the difficulty
of attaining that object in so strong a Country even with the
Force Sir William Howe had by this time needs no illustration.
Washington has at this Instant 8,000 Continental Troops in
Jersey besides Militia, a number far exceeding what we had when
Sir William Howe marched against him in June 1777. I believe
the Force with which your Lordship seems to apprehend that I
might drive AYashington from his present position and oblige him
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to retire to the Mountains is in my Idea by no means equal to the
Task, and my opinion is supported by the conduct of Sir William
Howe, who with an Army Superior to what mine can possibly be,
thought the Attempt to force that position intirely unadvisable.
It shall be my endeavour to draw Washington forward before he
is reinforcetf, by indirect Manoeuvres, if he gives into my views no
efforts shall be wanting to strike at him whilst he is in motion.
But if he persists in keeping his present Post, I must not flatter
myself that it will be easy to gain any advantage over him, or to
carry into extent as I certainly should wish the Measures which
your Lordship appears to recommend.
" From what I have said, My Lord, you will see the part which
I have taken. Since I am ordered to remain in the Command
your Lordship may depend during this Campaign upon the most
active exertions that my Powers can Supply, but I must lament
that my happiness is sacrificed to prevent the partial incon-
venience which might have arisen from a change. Had Public
Opinion required that I should stay in the Command more
attention would have been paid to my Situation."
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 63. 3 pages.
This letter is endorsed No. 55, which number appears to be
wanting in the Public Kecord Office and elsewhere.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1779, May 14. New York.— To know if Sir H. Calder has
the precedence of Col. Martin.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 33. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In
Letters, Original Correspondence 20.
Andrew Elliot to Major Crosbie and Captain
Andrie [Andre] .
1779, May 14. — Begs them to give the bearer, Mrs. Owen, a
line to Col. Morris if she is to receive rations.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29. No. 215. 1 page.
Colonel Guy Johnson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 15. Halifax. — Concerning his disappointment at
still being detained here, as the General has been unable to
procure a convoy. Yesterday he promised to apply again about
the "North."
Signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 75. 1 page.
Memorial to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 15. New York. — From twenty-three lieutenant-
colonels and majors of his Majesty's troops in North America.
Against the rank given to Provincials.
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 66. 2 pages. See also under 23 June 1783.
Copy in the Public Kecord Office, America and W, Indies 136,
fo, 205.
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Bmg.-Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 16. Halifax. —Private. A detachment of 500 men is
ready to embark for Penobscot River with such implements for
constructing forts, &c. as he has been able to procure. Observes
recommendations to employ Lt.-Col. Goreham's corps and the
King's Orange Rangers, but the first named is at Fort Cumberland
and it would not be possible to relieve them under two months.
Means that Lt.-Col. Campbell with 400 men of the 76th Regt.
and 100 of the King s Orange Rangers should form the detach-
ment. Capt. Mouatt expected to arrive from Annapolis with the
Albany. Will consult with him as to the best manner to carry
out his Excellency's directions, and also as to the naval force
necessary to protect the detachment, as several large rebel ships
are still cruising off this coast. Design of the rebels and Indians
against Fort Howe (St. John's River), Major iStudholm who
commands has some doubts of his intelligence. Enemy proposes
to establish a post at or near Machias.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 76. 3 pages.
Captain Andrew Barkley to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 17. " Blonde," Halifax.— Received letter by his
friend Capt. Gay ton. Would be happy to serve him. Hopes his
ship may be ordered to the southward, or that he may be
employed upon active service.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. Xo. 78. 2 pages.
Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 17. Halifax.— Acknowledges letter of 13 April by
H.M.S. "Romulus." Sent the proceedings of the court martial
to Lieut.-Col. Bruce with extract of his Excellency's letter, as will
be perceived by enclosure No. 1. Enclosure No. 2 will inform of
the impossibility of revising the proceedings ; has therefore
returned them for further directions. Forwarded the dispatches
to Genl. Haldimand by Major Holland and Lieut. -Gov. Sinclair.
The detachment of British and Brunswick troops quartered
through the winter at Lunenbourg will proceed for Quebec as
soon as a convoy can be had. Naval Hospital removed from
George's Island to allow of its defence. Lacks a Deputy Muster
Master. Disaster to the transports conveying Major Hierlihy's
corps from Spanish River to St. John's Island. Thinks some
vessels should be sent from New York to convey coal from
Spanish River. Capt. Spry has presented abstract of his account
which requires some time to examine. P.S. — The Light
Company of the Royal Emigrants is embarked on the " Romulus."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 77. 4 pages.
Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 17. Halifax. — Barracks needed. There is not a
sufficiency for 1,200 men, has therefore desired Captain Spry to
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make an estimate for one to contain 100 men. Transmits it for
his Excellency's directions, but thinks it rather high. Provisions
greatly needed, and the season approaches for supplying their
outposts.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 79. 1 page.
Captain Alexander McMillan to Brig.-Gen. McClean (sic).
1779, May 17. Charlotte Town. — The inclosed are copies of
a packet which he sent inclosed in a letter to Capt. Skinner of
70th, to be laid before Brigadier-General McClean. Begs to be
excused having done so, and gives his reason. It was to deceive
those who would hinder him from writing to him. Ten of his
company a sacrifice to the " private view of Major Hierlihy
having been put on board of his hay vessels." Begs a court
martial for his trial.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29. No. 226. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir H. Clinton.
1779, May 20. Whitehall.— No. 37.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 35. 3 page*.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
135, fo. 451 ; copy 431, fo. 341 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 21. Camp, James Island, near Charles Town. —
Account of his march into Carolina and engagement with the
enemy. Asks a naval force, money and provisions.
Signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 190. 6 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
136, fo. 345.
Lieut.-Gov. Henry Hamilton to Maj.-Gen. W. Phillips.
[17] 79, May 22.— "Captain Freeman having very obligingly
offered to forward my letter, I was unwilling to leave this place
without assuring you of my respect, and the concern your present
situation has given us all.
" For my own particular I have failed in an attempt which I
had hopes would have been attended with some advantage to
His Majesty's Service, and in consequence am a Prisoner of
War. I had used my best endeavours to have procured the
return of the Officers and men who were married, but without
effect — we are now proceeding as far as Richmond, what our
destiny is I cannot foresee, but as most of the private men who
are with me have been entitled to Chelsea from their Services, I
must entreat your good Offices to get them sent home if practic-
able, a favor which General Hamilton told me had been granted
to others in the like situation.
" The Officers and men who have lost their liberty by
voluntarily engaging in a very disagreable Service, have a right
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to expect from me every alleviation of their disagreable situation
in my power to procure them, for which reason I make no
scruple to inform you that Cloath's, linnen, and Money, are at
the lowest Ebb with them. Enclosed is a return of their numbers,
several of the Officers, the wounded, and such of the Men as had
not served 20 years, or for a term, are detained at St. Yincennes.
I must beg leave to refer you to Captn- Freeman for some particu-
lars which I have not time to commit to paper, otherways should
have troubled you with a detail of our failure. I have the honor
to be with all imaginable regard."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 42. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 29 May
1779.
Colonel Beverley Robinson to [? Col. Roger Morris] .
1779, May 23. New York. — That the bearer Mrs. Land is wife
of Robert Land sent with expresses to Butler and captured.
Thinks it would be proper to give her an order to Col. Morris to
draw provisions for herself and children. At foot is order by J.
Andre, Aid-de-Camp, ordering the same.
Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 36. 1 page.
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Brig.-Gen. John Campbell to the Commissioners for
executing the Office of Superintendent of Indian Affairs,
West Florida.
1779, May 24. Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 13. No. 16. 7 pages.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 31 May.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 284,
fo. 523.
Virginia.
Return of persons who came off from Virginia with Maj.-Gen.
Mathew in the Fleet the 24th May 1779, showing names of the
ships and the white men and the numbers of women, children
and blacks.
Original. Vol. 52. No. 63. 2 pages.
Capt. Wm. Sanford Oliver, Loyalist.
1779, May 25. — Extract of an entry made this day at New-
port of the allowance granted by Maj.-Gen. Prescott to Capt.
Oliver, son of the late Lt. -Governor of Massachusetts Bay, of
one dollar a day for himself, and If rations for himself, wife and
one child. Signed, J. Upham, Dep. Inspector Refugees. At
foot is order for rations, 4 January 1782, signed by Thos.
Murray, aid de camp.
Vol. 25. No. 335. 1 page.
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Captain John Baird to Maj.-Gen. William Phillips.
1779, May 26. Lancaster. — The situation of the officers of
the 53rd Regt. here will be his apology. Have not been favoured
with an answer to their memorial to the Commander-in-Chief
[see 15 April] . Their situation the more difficult that they are
"unable to draw rations of any species for themselves or
servants."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 37. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 3 June.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 26, 29 and P.S. 31. Quebec.
Signed letter. Vol.11. Nos. 36, 37. 6 pages.
Enclosing — Capitulation of Fort Sackville, 24 February.
Lt.-Col. Clark to Capt. Lernoult, 16 March.
Signed copy in the Public Record Office, Col. Corr., Quebec
16, No. 35 ; copy, America and W. Indies 136, fo. 387 ;
British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 41.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 26. Quebec.
Signed letter. Vol. 11. No. 39. 1 page.
Copy and enclosure in the British Museum, Additional MSS.
21807, fo. 40.
Enclosure : —
Proposed cipher.
Vol 11. No. 38. 2 pages.
Intelligence.
Extract of Intelligence received the 26th May at Quebec, with
account of the troops at different posts on the frontiers.
Vol. 11. No. 20. 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 27. War Office.— The King has consented to an
exchange between Capt. Thos. Gilbert of an Independent Company
of Invalids, and Capt. Thos. Cockran of 23rd Regt. of Foot. A
commission is preparing for the latter.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 40. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 27. Charlottes Ville. — Capts. Featherstone and
Edmonstone have been granted by the American officer in
command leave to go to Philadelphia for their exchanges. Capt.
Featherstone will deliver these dispatches and set out immediately.
Edmonstone will proceed when he has finished some business
for Riedesel. The Convention Troops are healthy and behave
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well. The barracks are become by some labour tolerably com-
modious and the officers hitherto dispersed over the country
are gathering round them. Clothing and stores are arrived.
Superintendency of these troops transferred from Col. Harvie to
Col. Bland. Has no fear provisions will fail. Has received every
possible attention from the Governor and Lieut. -Governor of
Virginia, Col. Harvie and Col. Bland. Will send superfluous
clothing and stores by the " Argyle." Monthly Beturns from
December to present month are ready and will be sent by Capt.
Edmonstone or in the "Argyle." Encloses General Beturn of
effective state of the troops of the Convention as they are in
Virginia.
Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 39. 4 pages.
Commissioners for Indian Affairs — John Mitchell, Bobert
Tait, Alexander Macullagh and David Holmes to
Brig.-Gen. John Campbell.
1779, May 28. Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 13. No. 15. 7 pages.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, No. 6,
31 May.
Copy in the Public Becord Office, America and W. Indies 284,
fo. 533.
Mary Houx and Hannah Morris.
1779, May 28. New York. — Bepresentation that they lived at
Hosick about sixteen miles above Albany ; that their husbands left
in July 1777, to join General Burgoyne and served with McKay's
Bangers, being sent to Canada after the Convention of Saratoga ;
that being turned out of their farms and their stock sold they are
destitute. The statement is certified by Joseph Chew, Secretary
of Indian Affairs, on the date above named and addressed to
Boger Morris.
Signed. Vol. 12. No. 34. 2 pages.
Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 28. Halifax. — On a more serious consideration of
his commands as to the settlement on Penobscot Biver, thought
it would be essentially for the good of the service if the detach-
ment were made as considerable as the safety of the province
would permit. Has therefore augmented it to six hundred and
forty, 440 of which are of the 74th, under Lt.-Col. Campbell, and
as the King's Orange Bangers could not nearly furnish the
remaining 200 owing to their incompleat state, and a detachment
of 50 men at Liverpool who could not be recalled in time, was
obliged to change them, and ordered 200 of his own regiment
under Maj. Craig. The 70th and De Seitz's are left. Another
consideration was that the few remaining troops could not form
a second detachment for further operations between the settle-
ment and Falmouth, thought therefore by making it considerable
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and going with it himself he might put the post in a state of
defence, and be more at hand to judge of the practicability of
any attempt. Cannot fix a time for his return, but will inform of
all his motions. Contrary winds having prevented the "Albany"
getting round from Annapolis to convoy the detachment, was
obliged to apply to Capt. Barkley, and from undoubted intelligence
that two large Rebel vessels — the Providence and Boston — were
cruising at the entrance of the Bay of Fundy, and that several
other privateers were off this coast, requested a superior force.
"I can scarce do* justice to the readiness with which Capt.
Barkley complied with my request, and having no other ship
which he thought of sufficient force to Secure us in case of
Meeting some of the Rebel larger Vessels, he is preparing to
go with us himself in the Blonde, with such other Vessels as puts
us out of any apprehension from any Vessels we may probably
meet, however I am extremely happy to Inform your Excellency
that the Albany came in last night, as I hope to derive much
assistance from Captain Mowatts Abilities and knowledge of that
Coast. "We Embark to Morrow Morning, and mean to Sail if the
Wind will permit immediately.
" I have taken such Stores and Ammunition as at present I
think necessary, but as it can only be determin'd on the Spot
what quantity it will be necessary to leave, I shall defer sending
your Excellency the return till then."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 80. 4 pages.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 29. Charlottes Ville, Virginia.—-" I have lately
had a letter from Lieutenant Governor Hamilton who has been
made a prisoner of war and is just arrived at Williamsburg : he
went from his Government at Detroit to Fort Sackville in
Post St. Vincennes where he was attacked by an American
Colonel Clark and forced to surrender. The inclosed papers will
instruct your Excellency more at large upon the matter.
" This Gentleman has been much esteemed in his Government
and bears a general good character. He was a Captain formerly
in the 15th Regiment and a great intimate of our friend
Sir Charles Hotham.
"I should imagine your Excellency may think Lieutenant
Governor Hamilton a proper Officer to be exchanged whenever
any opportunity offers.
" This leads me to mention to you, Sir, that reports have
circulated here of a second meeting of Commissioners at Amboy
for the purpose of settling a Cartel for a general exchange
between your Excellency and General Washington but that it
has broke up as the former had done — I really mention this as a
mere wandering report upon which I cannot in Idea decide
anything.
"I really do not see the policy of keeping such a number of
Officers in misfortune as is done by the American Congress, at
any rate, Sir, your good intentions towards the Convention
Troops is felt with the greatest gratitude.
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" I take the liberty of observing to you, Sir, that in the list
of Warrants granted by your Excellency and charged by Captain
Smith your Secretary to the account of the Troops of Convention
are several charges out of my power, without an express order
from your Excellency, to take into account — such as money given
sundry persons for use of the 8th and Sir John Johnson's Regi-
ments, and, as I apprehend, of the prisoners of war of the
53rd Regiment, all which belong to Canada, and are in no connec-
tion with these Troops, but immediately under the command of
General Haldimand — I have directed a letter to be written on
the subject to Captain Smith, and have given some memorandums
to Captain Featherstone.
" I have the honour of inclosing to your Excellency the Copy
of a letter I have received from his Majesty's Secretary at War,
which has given more satisfaction to the Troops than I can
possibly describe. The Kings general approbation of their
conduct could not fail of making a deep impression on them,
and it has proved most healing balsam to their weakened minds
in the present situation. The assurances contained in the letter
of favours and protection to the British Officers have impressed
them with the utmost gratitude.
" I have nothing more to add but to mention that in a very
few months 1 shall have to trouble your Excellency for a supply
of Money, and probably of Stores for the use of the Troops.
Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 41. 3 pages.
Enclosing — John de Birniere to Lt.-Gov. Hamilton, 29 April
1778.
Lord Barrington to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 2 Dec. 1778.
Lt.-Gov. Hamilton to Capt. Lernoult, 28 Feb. 1779.
Lt.-Gov. Hamilton to Alexander Macomb, 3 Mar.
1779.
Lt.-Gov. Hamilton to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 22 May
1779.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 29. St. Augustine. — Touching the corps of East
Florida Rangers ; sends copy of his letter to Prevost.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 81. S pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 249,
fo. 273.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to Maj.-Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1779, May 29. St. Augustine.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 82. 3 pages.
Extract in Vol. 15, No. 197, 1 page ; enclosed by Maj.-Gen.
Prevost to Sir H. Clinton, 16 June.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 249,
fo. 269.
443
Brig. -Gen. John Campbell to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 31. Pensacola. — No. 6. Complains against the
Commissioners for Indian Affairs, especially with regard to the
Loyal Eefugees Companies, &c, &c.
Signed letter. Vol. 13. No. 17. 6 pages.
Enclosing Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Commrs. of Indian Affairs,
24 May. Answer of the Commissioners, 28 May.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 533,
fo. 22.
Maj.-Gen. John Campbell to Don Bernardo de Galvez,
Govr. Gen. of Louisiana.
1779, May 31. Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 13. No. 22. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 14 July.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 533,
fo. 30.
Major-General Riedesel to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, May 31. Colle near Charlotte Yille, Virginia. — Returns
acknowledgments for notice taken of him in letter to Maj.-Gen.
Phillips. Recommends bearer of this letter, Capt. Edmonstone
of the First Regiment of Guards, who has been his aid-de-camp.
Recommends also the troops of the Duke of Brunswick and
himself.
Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 17. 2 pages.
Alida Armstrong, Refugee.
Memorial to the Commander-in-Chief that when Gen.
Burgoyne's army came to Fort Edward in 1777 her husband
procured provisions ; that they were deprived of their goods and
obliged to leave their property ; that her husband's labour is
insufficient to procure subsistence ; and she begs allowances of
rations and fuel (as many of better circumstances have long had).
Not dated, but endorsed "1779, May, approved."
Original. Vol. SI. Xo. 231. 2 pages.
Brig.-Gen. John Campbell to [Sir Henry Clinton].
1779, June 1. Pensacola. — By newspapers from England
finds he is included in promotion of Colonels to rank of Major-
General. Solicits that Capt. John Peter Addenbrooke of 54th
Regt. be appointed his aid-de-camp and receive instructions to
come to this place.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13. No. 18. 2 pages.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 1. Charlotte Yille. — Submits successions to
vacancies occasioned by deaths of Major Ackland, 20th Regt.,
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and Lieut. Matthews, 62nd. Explains reason of some of his
recommendations. Acknowledges his Excellency's obliging
declaration that vacancies are to be rilled at his recommenda-
tion. When the promotions of Capts. Craig and Maxwell are
notified to him he will submit the succession.
Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 47. 3 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 2. Whitehall.— No. 38.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 52. 2 pages.
Enclosing. Return of Hessian and Waldeck Recruits embarked
1 May.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 455 ; copy 431, fo. 343 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 2. Whitehall. — No. 39. Dispute in the Bahama
Islands.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 51. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 459 ; copy 431, fo. 344 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 2. Whitehall.— No. 40. Provincial Troops.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 50. 2 pages.
Extract in Vol. 44. No. 157, 1 page (being last paragraph of
letter). Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
135, fo. 463 ; copy 431, fo. 345 ; extract 606, fo. 27; copy in the
Sackville MSS.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 2. War Office. — Promotions approved excepting
succession to Capt. Lieut. Campbell, of the 71st, suspended until
it appears that he is informed of the alteration of date of Lieut.
Duncanson's commission. Send list of promotions made in the
additional companies.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 48. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of Promotions.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 49. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 3. Charlotte Ville in Virginia.— Takes the liberty
to enclose a letter and memorial. Remarks that the difficulty of
communication between Virginia and Lancaster would make it
impossible for him to assist those prisoners of war. They do not
445
belong to his department. Any assistance sent to Capt. Baird
must be charged to the 53rd Eegt. in Canada, not to the account
of the Convention troops.
Si fined letter. Vol. 12. No. 54. 1 page.
Knelosing : — Memorial of Capt. Baird and 4 others to Sir
H. Clinton, 15 April 1779.
Capt. Baird to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 26 May 1779.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 3. Charlottes Ville in Virginia. — Received letter
from Capt. England of 47th Regiment dated Amboy 21st April
1779. It explains that a second negotiation has operated
unsuccessfully for a general cartel. Thanks him in the name of
the troops as well as his own for consideration shown them.
Now that all idea of an exchange is over they will bear it with
patience.
Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 55. 1 page.
Massachusetts Bay.
1779, June 4 and 5. — Resolution of the House of Representa-
tives on 4 June concurred in Council 5 June and forming a State
Warrant permitting Joseph Domett to be released from jail on
condition of his being expelled the State with only sufficient of
his estate to support him un the voyage. (Accompanying
Domett's memorial, see at the end of July.)
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 189. 1 page.
Colonel Roger Morris to Major Collins.
1779, June 5. — The Commander-in-Chief's orders are not to
increase the refugees on the list without absolute necessity;
apprehends therefore it will be necessary for Mrs. Macreatohave
Genl. Mathew's order or recommendation.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25. No. 275. 1 page.
Major-General Mathew to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, Sunday Morning [supposed 6 June]. Duke Street. —
Recommends the widow McCrea as a proper subject to be put on
the list of refugees receiving the benefit of rations.
Original. Vol. 25. No. 274. 1 page.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 6. Charlottes Ville in Virginia. — By permission
from the Gov. of Virginia and Col. Bland, Capt. Featherstone sets
out this day for Philadelphia in order that his exchange may be
effected. He has directions to request permission from the
President of Congress to go to New York. Capt. Edmonstone
will follow in a few days. Takes it for granted the exchanges of
both these gentlemen are settled.
Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 56. 1 page.
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Commissioners for Indian Affairs, John Mitchell, Bobert
Tate, Alex. Macullagh to Brigadier General John Campbell.
1779, June 8. Pensacola. — Have considered the request
relative to pay and subsistence of the three companies of Loyal
Befugees from 1st Jan. to present time ; also the discharging of
Capt. Win. Mcintosh's contingent. Have decided that they can-
not take upon themselves the payment of any debts of the Indian
Department contracted previous to their appointment.
Copy. Vol. 13. No. 20. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 14 July
1779.
Brig.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 11. Camp, St. John's Island, near Charles Town.
— Had no opportunity of forwarding his last of the 21st ult. His
disappointment at the return of Major- General Mathews to the
northward, hoped the southern colonies had become an object of
attention. Arrival of the "Perseus " and "Bose" with trans-
ports. The troops are encamped partly on this island and partly
on the main at Stono Ferry. The rebel army, supposed five
thousand strong, is encamped about eight miles on the road to
Jackson's borough. Proposes to station the troops on Beaufort
Island during the great heat. Services of Lt.-Col. Prevost in
acting as Deputy Quarter Master General. Enquires as to bat
and forage money for the troops that came from Florida. Desires
an increase of powers as to courts martial.
Signed letter. Vol.15. No. 191. 4 pages.
Extract in the Public Becord Office, America and W. Indies
136, fo. 355.
Elizabeth McCrea, Befugee.
1779, June 13. — Letter to the Mayor of New York, stating her
case, signed J. Agnew, Chaplain Queen's Bangers. That the
bearer was driven away from her habitation in Virginia, where
she lived on the writer's plantation, had two sons in his
Majesty's service, and has no means of support. She presented
a memorial a few days ago to Col. Morris, but it having
been referred to the Commandant's office has been mislaid.
Surely if any are entitled to support in these distressing times
from government, who can have a better claim than those whose
children are engaged in its defence ?
Original. Vol, 25. No. 276. 1 page,
Maj.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir H. Clinton.
1779, June 13. Head Quarters, St. John's Island. — Sends
memorial received from Capt. Prevost.
Signed letter. Vol, 15. No. 192. 1 page.
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En closure : —
Capt. Augustine Prevost, 3rd Batt. 60th, to
Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 13. St. John's Island, South Carolina. — Memorial.
Asks leave to purchase Major Van B roam's majority in the
battalion.
Original. Vol. 15. No. 193. 1 page.
Capt. Augustine Prevost to Maj.-Gen. Prevost.
1779, June 13. St. John's Island, near Charles Town. — Asking
his recommendation to the Commander-in-Chief for same.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 194. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton. Proclamation.
1779, June 14. New York. — Pardon to deserters.
Copy. Vol, 15. No. 122. 1 page.
Jonathan Clarke to Major-Gen. William Phillips.
1779, June 15. Albemarle, Virginia. — Submits a proposal to
import at his own risk wine from New York for use of the officers
of the Convention Army, on condition that Mr. Geddes gives him
a credit on New York, for £1,500 sterling to be paid when the
wine is shipped and insured.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 86. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 30 June
1779.
Jonathan Clarke to Daniel Wier.
1779, June 15. Hardware, Virginia.— Since former letter
[March 26] has had further conversation with Gen. Phillips
relative to a small supply of rum. The General will mention it
to Sir Henry. Begs him to converse with the Commander-in-
Chief. Thirty puncheons were mentioned, but if there is no
prospect of an exchange soon taking place 50 puncheons had
better be sent. Expects soon to send receipts for provisions.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 88°. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 30 June.
Maj.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 15. St. John's Island. — Acknowledges dispatches
by the "Solebay," neglected on one of the transports. As the
season renders further attempts almost impracticable, concludes
to quarter the troops on Beaufort and other islands where they
have comfortable quarters and access to Carolina and Georgia.
Captain Wulff killed in attack on a rebel privateer.
Signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 195. 2 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
136, fo. 359,
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Captain Andre to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779. June 16. Head Quarters.— Asks provisions for John
Pond.
Original. Vol, 12. No. 60. 1 page.
Jonathan Clarke to Daniel Wier.
1779, June 16. Albemarle, Virginia. — The late embarkation
from New York has brought only 900 gallons of wine to be
divided among 250 officers. Desires him to put into the hands
of some one at New York a commission for " 30 Pipes of
middling commonly called York Madeira Wine, 20 Pipes of
Sterling Madeira, 20 Pipes of London Port Wine and 10 Pipes of
Fyal or Teneriffe if there are any at Market " for the officers
of the Convention Army. Encloses letter of credit from Mr.
Geddes to the Paymaster General for £1,500 sterling to be paid
on the wine being shipped and insured, and Maj.-Gen. Phillips
will write to Sir Henry Clinton, desiring this money to be paid.
After the wine is arrived the balance shall be remitted either by
draft on Paymaster-General or bills of exchange on London. If
a negotiation for an exchange is going on it will be best to wait
until that is finished.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 87. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 30 June 1779.
Maj.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 16. St. John's Island. — By letter from Gov.
Tonyn, extract of which he encloses, the East Florida Rangers
are no longer to be distinct from the rest of the Provincial
troops ; asks therefore that the officers may have the Provincial
rank allowed them from the date of their former commissions.
Recommends Lt.-Col. Brown in particular. As the 2nd
battalion of Innis's is but the shadow of one, would draft it into
the 1st and give commissions to the officers when they raise the
proportion of men. The N. Carolina Volunteers are nearly on
the same footing. In case of accident to himself has appointed
Lt.-Cols. Prevost and Maitland to act instead of Lt.-Col. Porbeck.
Signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 196. 3 pages.
Enclosing Gov. Tonyn to Maj.-Gen. Prevost, 29 May.
Spain. Declaration of War.
1779, June 16. London. — Paper handed by the Spanish
Ambassador, the Marquis de Almodovar, to Lord Viscount
Weymouth.
Translated copy. Vol. 12. No. 62. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 17 June.
Original in the Public Record Office, and copies in most of the
archives,
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] to George Rome.
1779, 6th Month, 16. Newport.— " Respected Friend George
Rome. We have endeavoured to get Rent for thy Wharf and
Stores, which has heen employed by the Commissary ever since
the Arrival of the Army, but without effect."
Copy. Vol. 33. No. 48. 1 page.
Enclosed by George Rome to John Robinson, 1 Oct.. also
enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 6 Oct. 1779.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 17. Whitehall.— Circular. Enclosing the above
Declaration of War.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol, \% No. 61. & pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
397, fos. 295 and 297; 283, fo. 227; in the British Museum,
Addtl. MSS. 21703, fo. 148, and 21710, fo. 117.
Lord George Germain to Gov. John Dalling.
1779, June 17. Whitehall.— Secret and confidential. Attack
on Spanish possessions.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 73. 6 pages.
Kudosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 25 June.
Draft in Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Jamaica 16 ; copies America and W. Indies 605, fo. 433 ; 685,
fo. 67 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lieut.-Colonel John Maitland, 71st Regiment.
1779, June 17. St. John's Island, near Charles Town.— Thanks
for -approval of rank of Lieutenant- Colonel. Praises abilities of
Capt. Moncrieff of the engineers.
Signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 198. 1 page.
Major-General William Phillips to Assistant-Commissary
General Clarke.
1779, June 17. Charlottes Ville, in Virginia. — Has considered
proposal in letter of 15th ; does not see any material objection.
He must consider they are ignorant on the subject of exchanges,
and if a number of officers leave this place suddenly the wines
may be left on his hands. Will inform the Commander-in-Chief
and take his commands. Mr. Geddes shall be directed to give a
credit at New York for £1,500. All losses to be upon his own
charge and risk.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 85. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 30 June.
3580 2 F
450
Lord Rawdon to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1779, June 17. Phillipsburgh Camp. — Enumerates the officers
who choose to abide by their commissions in the Volunteers of
Ireland.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 63. 1 page.
Autograph signed letter in the Public Record Office, War
Office, In Letters, Original Correspondence 20.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, June 18. Philipsburg.— Separate.
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 65. 1 page.
Enclosing : — Memorial of officers 15 May.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 136, fo. 201 ; copy 307, fo. 117.
General Sir Henry Clinton to [Charles Jenkinson?].
1779, June 18. Head Quarters, Philipsburg. — As to vacancies
in Volunteers of Ireland. Sends letter from Lord Rawdon.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 64. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In
Letters, Original Correspondence 20.
Capt. W. Fetherston, 21st Regt., to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 18. Philadelphia. — " I have the honor to acquaint
your Excellency I arrived in this City the 17th Instant, and
immediately waited on his Excellency the President of the Con-
gress with a letter from Major-General Phillips requesting
permission to go to New York. The President this day gave me
an extract from the minutes of Congress wherein I am permitted
to go to the Town of Mount Holly, there to remain until my
exchange is terminated.
" I am to inform your Excellency that M. G. Phillips in his
letter to the President observes my ranking as Lieutenant upon
the Treaty of Convention of Saratoga and that Congress have no
objection to my being exchanged as a Lieutenant, provided the
principle on which the same shall be made be fully estab-
lished."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 12. No, 66. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 18. War Office.— That 110 tents and 50 camp
kettles have been sent to New York for the Regiment of
Waldeck. The same number ordered from here to Pensacola.
He will be informed how those in store at New York are to be
disposed of.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. Xo. 67. 1 page.
451
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 18. Charlottes Ville. — Leave having been granted
Capt. Feather stone set out for Philadelphia on the 6th inst. with
dispatches. Capt. Edmondstone will start in a few days. Takes
for granted there will be no delay in their proceeding to New
York. This letter goes by flag of truce vessel that returns with
the spare clothing. Sends monthly returns from December last
inclusive and duplicates of public correspondence to England.
Encloses two memorials for his consideration, and begs orders
thereon submitting several of same kind into New York last
year.
Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 65. 1 page.
Virginia Kefugees.
1779, June 18. New York. — Paper containing on one side a
list of 5 "reputable gentlemen" and their families and note
signed Henry Haldane, Lt. Engineer, that Lt.-Gen. Jones desires
Major Collins (sic) will make application to the Barrack Master
and Commissary General for quarters and provisions as Gen.
Mathews may judge necessary for the refugees for Virginia.
Capt. Stewart will take charge of all the negroes. Not dated.
On another side is a note by Thos. Colins, Major of Brigade, by
order of Gen. Mathew, requiring Col. Morris to issue rations to
several of the persons mentioned in the list. Dated 18 June
1779.
Original. Vol. 52. No. 62.
LlEUT.-GoVERNOR THOMAS DeSBRISAY to LORD AMHERST.
1779, June 19. Cork. — That he intends embarking the middle
of next month for America to take command of the Island of St.
John. Begs a letter of recommendation to Sir Henry Clinton.
Autograph signed letter. Vol.58. Xo. 106. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Amherst to Sir H. Clinton, 27 July.
Major-General Biedesel to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 19. Colle, near Charlotte Ville. — A sum of money
£'208 15s. lid. having been advanced out of the Hessian
military chest for several officers and soldiers of the Brunswick
and Hanau troops, requests that it may be repaid into that chest
and deducted from the subsistence due to the Brunswick and
Hanau troops.
Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 68. 1 page.
Major Timothy Hierlihy to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 20. Island of St. John, Charlotte [Town] .—Winter
setting in prevented his last letter being dispatched. The
harbour filled with ice before the transports could be unloaded ;
they remained here for the winter. To prevent expense they
I.V2
have been filled with firewood and dispatched some time ago.
The number of rebel privateers which infest the whole coast of
Nova Scotia and the Gulf renders- it unsafe to forward letters by
these transports, so sends them by land through Nova Scotia.
His troops in good health and well quartered. " Mr. Callbeck has
taken great pains to accommodate and make the Troops comfort-
able, also he has been indefatigable in carrying on the Works of
defence ; upon the whole in my humble opinion he has great
merit. I must further Observe that His Officers and Men have
behaved themselves extraordinary well and have taken their part
in every duty with alacrity and Chearfulness." The three trans-
ports mentioned in my letter of the 6th December have been all
wrecked on the unhabitable shore of Nova Scotia. Ensign Noble
with, six of the ten men with him were lost. "Lieutenant
Kennedy with twenty-five Men who were wrecked on the Isle of
Sable I am told got to Halifax the 7th of April with the loss of
Two Men. I should not mention this did it not in some measure
serve with deference to justify the necessity of keeping Mr. Call-
beck's Company untillyour Excellency's pleasure shall be known.
Agreeable to your Excellency's Orders I have made my report,
&c. to General Maclean with an anxious desire of being honored
with Your Excellency's commands."
Signed letter. Vol. 52. No. 6Q. 3 pages.
Timothy Hierlihy to Brig. -General Francis McLean.
1779, June 20. Charlotte Town. — Same as the foregoing with
exception of the wording of the last paragraph.
Signed letter. Vol. 52. No. 70. 2 paejcs.
Captain Andrew Barkley to Brig. -Gen. Francis McLean.
1779, June 22. Blonde, Penobscot River. — Transmits intelli-
gence of eight or nine of the enemy's ships being seen off
Menhegen Island. They were steering east south east, which is
a direct course for Nova Scotia. Purposes to go with ships of
war under his command to protect that Province. If he
(McLean) thinks it necessary to the King's service that he
remain longer at this post, requests him to signify the
same.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 90. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig. -Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 26 June.
Brig. -Gen. John Campbell to Lt.-Col. Wm. Stiell.
1779, June 22. Pensacola. — Warrant to hold a Court of
Enquiry on Capt. Wm. Mcintosh's Accounts.
Copy. Vol 13. No. 20*. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 14 July.
Copy in the Public Pvecord Office, America and W. Indies 533,
fo. 2(>.
453
Captain Andrew Barkley to Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean.
1779, June 23. "Blonde," Penobscot River. — Acknowledges
letter of this day's date requesting a King's ship might be sent to
New York with dispatches to the Commander-in-Chief. Has
received authentic information that eight or nine of the enemy's
ships are on this coast and cannot think it prudent to diminish
the small force he now has until their intentions are ascertained.
If the King's ships go for the protection of Nova Scotia, upon his
arrival at Halifax a ship of war will be immediately dispatched
for New York.
Signed copy. Vol. 21. No. 86. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 26 June.
Captain William McIntosh.
1779, June 23. Pensacola. — Proceedings of Court of Inquiry
on the Accounts of Captain Mcintosh. William Stiell, president.
Copy. Vol. 13. No. 21. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 14 July.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 533,
fo. 28.
Brigadier-General McLean to Captain Andrew Barkley,
Commanding His Majesty's Ships in Penobscot River.
1779, June 23. Camp at Magebiguiduce. — " The time allow'd
in our Joint Proclamation for the King's Subjects in this part of
the Country coining in and taking the oaths of Allegiance and
fidelity to His Majesty being now expired, I think it Essentially
necessary for the King's Service that the Commanders-in-Chief
of His Majesty's Forces should be acquainted with our present
Situation as well as with such Information relative to the State of
the Country, as my intercourse with the Numbers who have come
in and other circumstances have f urnish'd me with. I must there-
fore request of you, Sir, as Commanding His Majesty's Ships here,
that you allow one of them to proceed on that Service to New York."
Copy signed. Vol, 21. Xo. 87. I page.
Enclosed by Brig.-Genl. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 26 June 1779.
Troops of Convention.
1779, June 23. — Authority from the Board of Treasury of the
United States of America to James Milligan, one of the Commis-
sioners of Accounts, to adjust and settle accounts for maintenance
of the Convention Troops.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 69. 1 page.
Brigadier Francis McLean to Captain Andrew Barkley,
Commanding His Majesty's Ships in Penobscot River,
1779, June 24. Camp at Magebiguaduce. — "Your Letter,
dated I apprehend thro' Mistake the 22nd of June, came to me
late last night.
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" Tho' the remaining of the King's Ships under your Command
in the River would undoubtedly add considerably to the Effect of
the Expedition we are now on, as well as be necessary for the
protection of the Troops, till such time as the Post is put in a
Posture of defence, which from the necessary Labour of clearing
the Transports, in order that they may pursue their destination,
it has not been yet in our power to do, yet the Security of the
Province of Nova Scotia being of more importance ought to be
the Object of both our Attentions. As I have not myself receiv'd
any intelligence which could give me room to suppose it in any
danger, I must request the favour of You, Sir, to inform me
wether (sic) the Intelligence mentioned in your Letter relative to
the Destination of eight or nine of the Enemy's Vessells is of
such a nature as to give You reason to suppose their Object to
be to land any body of Men on that Coast or only to cruize and
intercept the trade. In either case His Majesty's Service would
require the presence of the Ships under Your Command, but in
the former it would be necessary also that a part of the Troops
here should return.
" As it is out of Your power to permit any one of the King's
Ships to go to New York, I propose endeavouring to acquaint the
Commander-in-Chief of our Situation by a Shallop which I mean
to send off this Evening or to morrow morning. I thought it
proper to acquaint you that you may if you please avail yourself
of the Opportunity."
Coin). VoU 21. No'. 88. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 26 June.
Captain Andrew Barkley to Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean.
1779, June 25. Blonde, Penobscot River. — "I am honor'd
with your Letter of yesterdays date in answer to mine of the
22d. I am very sensible That the Kings Ships remaining in this
River, till such time as the Post intended to be Erected here is
put into a Posture of defence, must add greatly to the Service we
are now employ'd upon but as I came on this Service only by a
requisition of yours — and having brought with me Ships that
were destined for other Services, I could not keep them employ'd
on this, except I had some similar for so doing.
"I therefore purpose in consequence of Your Letter to remain
here for the present with the King's Ships untill we have certain
information of the Enemys Intentions this way, which we may
soon expect and I shall most heartily Co-operate with you in every
respect where we think the Kings Service may be benefited, being
well asstir'd that our present Expedition must be very beneficial
to His Majesty's Service in this Country at this critical period.
"I entirely agree with you that the protection of Nova Scotia
ought to be the Object of both our Attention's, the information
of the Rebel Ships and Vessells been seen Steering that way was
given by a Mr. Eullerton in your own presence, but by the
information since receiv'd, I rather think they are either gone to
Boston or Falmouth, to collect all their force together, but most
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likely in a few days we shall know for certain. I think it very
necessary that the Commanders-in-Chief should know our present
situation, and knowing how precarious it is for a small unarm'd
Yessell to get to New York, I think it would not he proper to
trust any Dispatches that way, hut I think it will be much more
expeditious and safe to send a Sloop of War, which I intend
doing as soon as Your dispatches are ready, which you will be
pleased to let me know when that will be."
( 1opy. Vol. 21 . No. 91 . 5 folios.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 26 June.
John Clapham to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 25. New York. — Memorial. Eecounts the offices
held by him in Maryland. That he intended to proceed with his
family of three sons and four daughters and their governess to
England, but from a persuasion since his arrival here that the
authority of Great Britain would soon be re-established is induced
to solicit a temporary relief by quarters and rations. Certified
by several persons. At foot is an order signed Wm. Crosbie,
aid-de-camp to Col. Morris, to issue rations.
Original. Vol.54. No. 21. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 25. Whitehall.— No. 41.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 12, No. 74. 5 pages.
Draft in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 687; copy 432, fo. 5 ; copies in the Sackville MSS.
Enclosures : —
Lord George Germain to Col. Brown.
1779, June 25. Whitehall. — His appointment as one of the
two superintendents of Indian Affairs. With estimate oj
annual expences.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 76. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 397,
fo. 302.
Lord George Germain to Alexander Cameron and Col. Brown.
1779, June 25. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 75. 6 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 283,
fo. 247.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 25. Whitehall.— No. 42.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 77. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lords of Admiralty to Ptear Adml. Gambier.
10 Nov. 1778.
Draft in the Public Eecord Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 699 ; copy 432, fo. 9 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
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Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 25. Whitehall.— Secret.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. No, 71. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Kecord Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 707 ; copies 589, fo. 89 and 685, fo. 71 ; and in the Sackville
MSS.
Enclosures : —
Lord G. Germain to Gov. Balling, see 17 June.
Lord G. Germain to Brig. -Gen. John Campbell.
1779, June 25. Whitehall. — Secret and confidential.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 72. 4 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W.Indies 267,
fo. 283 ; copies 605, fo. 439, and 685, fo. 68 ; and in the
Sackrille MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 25. Whitehall.— Separate. Touching the Pro-
vincial Troops.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 12. No, 70. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 135,
fo. 715 ; copy 432, fo. 3 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean to Captain Andrew Barkley.
1779, June 25. Camp Magebeguiduce. — "I am just favour'd
with your Letter of this Morning's date, it gives me concern to
have reason to fear that you have misunderstood my intention
in giving the Opinion contain'd in mine, to which yours in reply,
that the remaining of the King's Ships under your command in
this River would undoubtedly add considerably to the effect of
.the Expedition we are now on, as well as be necessary for the
protection of the Troops, till such time as the Post is put in a
posture of defence ; that this opinion is well founded with
respect to the Expedition and safety of the Troops is uncon-
trovertible, but I have to lament that I have express'd myself
111 if my words have not convey'd the Idea, than many other
objects of the King's Service, might as being of more importance
deprive us of that Assistance and Protection. You alone Sir
can judge how far the Services for which the Ships under Your
Command were destin'd, are likely to prove of more benefit to
the King's service than can be deriv'd from their attendance on
this Detachment. With respect to the protection of the Province
of Nova Scotia, I have already inform' d You of my Sentiments.
I must now beg to enforce them by recalling to Your Attention
the very precarious Situation in which we left the Garrison of
Halifax and the Out Posts with regard to Provisions, their stock
of which was so small as to oblige me to come on this Service
with a very inadequate Quantity, Vessels with provisions as well
as with the Cloathing and other Stores were daily expected the
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falling of which into the Enemy's hands might be of bad
consequence and endanger the Safety of that Province, on the
whole Sir, in the uncertainty in which I think all the Intelligence
concerning the Rebel fleet, we have been able to procure leaves
us, I should think the probable danger to which the Coast of
Nova Scotia is exposed would require every attention on the
part of His Majesty's Ships of War under Your Command.
The Superior importance of the Object will make us resign
readily the protection and Assistance which we might promise
ourselves from the Zeal and readiness which You have shewn to
co-operate with us in His Majesty's Service.
" My Dispatches for Sir Henry Clinton will be ready to-morrow
morning, but the many objects I have to lay before him for his
consideration and the impossibility of explaining them properly
by Letter, obliges me to send an Officer, I propose Major Craig
for that Service, for whom therefore I must request a Passage,
and who will be happy in executing any Commands you may
have to honor him with.
"I have the Honor to acquaint you that the Transports are now
clear'd and ready for Your Commands.
"It gives me great pleasure to find by Your Letter of the 22nd
June that the Commander-in-Chief of the Naval department has
appointed the Albany Sloop to remain here, as Sir Henry Clinton
has in his Letter to me given me reason to hope "I should have
the assistance which may be deriv'd from Capt. Mowatt's know-
ledge of the Country and acquaintance with the people and has
in many instances referr'd me to him. I should have taken the
Liberty of requesting him to be appointed to remain had it not
been already determined on."'
( '<>})>/. I rol. 21. No. 89. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. -Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 26 June.
Lord Eawdon, Adjt.-Genl., to Brigadier General
Francis McLean, Commanding in Nova Scotia.
1779, June 25. New York. — Signifies the Commander-in-
Chief's desire that he will hold the 70th Regt. and the young
Royal Highlanders in readiness for embarkation. Application
will be made to the naval officers commanding here to send
transports and convoy to receive them. If it is necessary that
those two regiments should join this army, that part of the 82nd
Begt. expected from England will be sent in exchange.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 81. '2 pages.
Captain Andrew Barkley to [Brig.-Gen. McLean].
1779, June 26. Blonde, Penobscot Biver.— The " Hope " is to
go to New York ; the Commander has orders to receive Major
Craig on board. Is glad he thinks the King's ships had better
protect Nova Scotia. Stayed here agreeable to his wishes until
time of proclamation was expired. Purposes going to Halifax.
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Will leave the "Albany" here according to the Commander-in-
Chief's orders. Sends man from Boston who says troops are
raising there to attack Ehode Island and the British troops are
beat to the southward. "I do not believe a word of it."
Copy, Vol. 21. No. 92. 1 pcuje.
Enclosed by Brig. -Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 26 June
1779.
Brig.-Gen. Francis McLean to Sin Henry Clinton.
1779, June 26. Penobscot Biver, Camp at Magebiguiduce. —
"I have the honor to acquaint Your Excely- that the detachment
under my command, under convoy of His Majesty's Ships
'Blonde,' 'North,' 'Nautilus,' 'Albany' and 'Hope' sail'd
from Halifax the 30th Ultma, and arriv'd off here without any
accident the 12th Inst., finding no probability of any opposition,
and the weather being extremely wet, I employ'd the three
following days in reconnoitring the Biver, to pitch on the most
eligible spot for carrying your Excllys directions into execution.
Finding the neck of land pointed out to me by Capt. Hartcup as
the spot which by the charts appear' d to Your ExcelFy best suited
to the purpose, fully to Answer that Idea, I disembark'd the
troops and encamp'd on it the 16th. The most advantageous
part of the Peninsula being intirely cover'd with wood it became
necessary to clear it before the intended fort could be mark'd
out. This and the landing our Stores and Provisions has hitherto
engross'd all our time, particularly the latter, which from the
necessity of rolling it up a Steep hill, has prov'd very laborious.
It is now finish'd, and we shall proceed to work immediately on
the fort. So soon as it is finish'd, or so far put in a state of
defence as to permit our detaching part of our force I propose
making a post for a small number at Fort Pownall, which turns
out according to Your Excelll'y s Idea a situation well adapted for
it, tho' not for anything considerable.
"Finding that the people had been artfully led to believe that
His Majesty's troops were accustom'd to plunder and treat the
Country where their operations led them with the greatest
inhumanity, It appear'd both to Capt. Barkley and myself to be
the most likely means to carry his Majesty's intentions into
execution to remove that prejudice as early as possible. We
accordingly issued the inclosed proclamation, which we made so
full and comprehensive both in that Idea and also because it
appear'd to us the most proper means of following your Excell<,y's
instructions. I am happy in informing you that the inhabitants
in general seem highly sensible of His Majesty's clemency, about
five hundred have within the limited time taken the Oath of
allegiance and fidelity according to the form inclos'd to Your
Excelley- and the number would have been considerably increased
but for accidental circumstances which prevented our sending to
some distant settlements the Inhabitants of which requested that
indulgence from the impossibility of all attending at the places
appointed.
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"A few days after our landing Capt. Barkley got accounts of
seven sail of the Enemy's Vessells appearing off this coast. We
have not been able to gain any certain intelligence of their
destination or intentions, but it appears they sail'd from Boston
before any account of our being here could have reach'd that
place, and from some circumstances we have reason to imagine
they have return'd either there or to Falmouth. However, in the
uncertainty, and considering the danger to which the coast of
Nova Scotia is expos'd, Capt. Barkley is preparing to sail and
means to leave the "Albany " here, which gives me the greatest
satisfaction, as I have every reason to expect the greatest assist-
ance from Capt. Mowatt's abilities and thorough acquaintance
with the Country and Inhabitants. As he did not join us at
Halifax till the night before we embark'd, I had not the oppor-
tunities I could have wish'd of conversing with him ; fortunately
some offer'd during the passage and I have the greatest satisfaction
in finding every article of his opinion as well as of his intelligence
confirm'd in every circumstance. After doing Capt. Mowatt the
Justice of assuring you that I find his Zeal and readiness fully
equal to his Abilities, I cannot help deploring that the Ship he
commands is of so small force and so very bad as often to prevent
his good intentions taking place.
" Major Craig will have the honor of delivering you this."
Signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 83. 3 pages.
Enclosure : —
"Blonde" Penobscot Hirer, Magebeguiduee. — Proclamation
with form of oath of allc< fiance.
Vol. 21. Nos. 84-85. 5 pp.
Brig. -Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 26. Camp at Magebiguiduce, Penobscot Biver. —
Private. " Having in my publick letter informed your Excell^-
of our transactions since we left Halifax, I have reserved for
this, the entering more fully into the particulars of our present
situation, and of many other circumstances which I imagine to
be my duty to lay before Your Excellcy ; referring you for the
explanation of any part, to the Bearer-Major Craig, whom I have
chosen to carry it from the motives of which I inform'd Your
ExceH'*7 in my publick Letter.
" I have brought here the Detachment compos'd of 640 Men of
the 74th and 82d Regiments as I inform'd Your Excellcy I should
by my Letter of the 28th May, by which you will also have seen
my motives for making it so considerable, as well as for my
coming with it myself, both which I hope will not have met with
Your ExceH,ys disapprobation. The Post we are on is an exceed-
ing good one for the intended fort, but is at present rather too
extensive for our small force, however I am in hopes soon to
entrench such part as will put us out of any apprehension but from
a very superior force; that we have the more reason to expect, on
account of the great Naval force, possess'd by the Rebels in these
parts, and of our being left without any Ship of War except the
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Albany, owing to the necessity Capt. Barkley is under of protect-
ing the Coast and trade of Nova Scotia, in which I have concurr'd
with him as Your Excellcy will see by the inclos'd copies of
Letters which have pass'd between us on the occasion from every
intelligence I have been able to procure, I do not see any reason
to apprehend an immediate attack on us, but we are threatened,
and notwithstanding the numbers who have taken the oaths, and
who profess every good intention we could wish, yet numbers of
the young men of the country have gone westward, and attempts
have been made to raise the people tho' hitherto without
success.
" The misery of the people to the eastward of Boston is hardly
to be express'd, many during the winter having absolutely died
of wrant, this and their having never been actively engag'd in the
rebellion, gives us room to hope they are sincere in their
professions, but the impossibility in our present circumstances of
affording them protection from the threats of the opposite party
obliges them to act with caution in shewing it ; Capt. Mowatt
who is extremely well acquainted with the Country and people,
and in whom I find the latter place great confidence, joins with
me in thinking that with a force sufficient to protect them we
should find no difficulty in reducing to His Majesty's obedience
the whole country to the eastward of Casco Bay or even including
the Bay, the advantage of which as well as the great distress the
New England provinces would suffer by it are too apparent to
need pointing out to Your Excellcy , however I must take the
liberty of mentioning to YourExcellcy that it will be impossible
to do anything towards it, or even to look on ourselves as secure
here without a naval force, at least superior to that which the
Rebels can collect, and for the former an augmentation of troops,
at all events without such a force it will be effectually out of my
power to do anything in consequence of the permission Your
Excellcy was pleas'd to give me of making any attempt if I saw
an opportunity between this and Falmouth.
"When I left Halifax the quantity of Provisions in the
Province of Nova Scotia was so small that I found it impossible
to bring with me so much as I could have wished. We have
here nowT sufficient for 4 months for 900 men, on which number
1 am oblig'd to account, from the Artificers and other inhabitants
employ'd. The supply from Nova Scotia is so precarious, both
on account of the chance of its not being arriv'd, and from the
difficulty of obtaining a convoy, that I should be oblig'd to Your
Excelloy if you could fall on some means to send in a large one
from New York.
" From the " Albany " being left here alone I have been oblig'd
to erect a Battery, with a viewr to her protection in case of a
necessity, for which I find the Artillery I brought here for the
use of the fort insufficient, as we have only 4 twelve, 2 six, and
2 four pounders. When your ExceH(;y sends the supply of
Provisions above mention'd, I should be much oblig'd to you if
you would send a few additional Iron Guns with the requisite
stores.
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" I can have little to add to what I have said relative to Capt.
Mowatt in my publick Letter, only to refer you to his letter,
which as he has already corresponded with Your Excellcy on the
Subject and as my Ideas are chiefly founded on his intelligence
and knowledge of the country which I have hitherto found so
exact, I have desir'd him to make as full as possible. I can also
assure Your Excellcy you may rely on Major Craigs intelligence
in giving you any explanation you may wish. I have the honor
to be with the greatest regard, &c."
Signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 93. 4 pages.
Enclosing Seven letters between himself and Captain Barkley,
see the 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th and this date.
Captain Andrew Barkley to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 27. Blonde, Penobscot Paver.—" I did myself the
honor of writing you a few lines by the Romulus, General
McLean having acquainted me that he had your directions to
Erect a Post on Penobscot River, requesting of me the Assistance
of the Kings Navy then at Halifax, and having signified he
intended going himself. I informed him I should with pleasure
afford him every Assistance in my power, by collecting all the
Ships I could — having Intelligence of several large Rebel
Frigates being on the Coast. The Troops being Embark'd, we
sailed from Halifax the 81st May, and arrived in this River the
18th inst. The Inhabitants informed us that the Boston and
Providence Rebel Frigates had been there a little time before
We came, and told them they came in quest of Captain Mowat,
having had Information of his coming this way with Troops.
" The day after We got in Nine sail of Rebel Ships and
Vessels appeared off this Coast. Six of them were Ships of some
force, But upon finding We had got in, and hearing of the Naval
force we had got with us, they retired from the Coast imme-
diately, and by what we can learn they went for Boston.
" The Operations of the Troops since their Arrival] here,
General McLean will acquaint Your Excellency with, I having
sent a Sloop of War to New York by his Requisition.
" The Province of Nova Scotia being left without a Naval force,
and as I had no orders from the Commander-in-Chief to remain
upon this service, I acquainted General McLean that I could
remain here no longer with the King's Ships, and that I intended
to return to Halifax for the protection of that Coast, but should
leave Capt. Mowat in the Albany Sloop except he made a Requisi-
tion in writing of my remaining. This caused some Letters to
pass between us, and to prevent any mistakes, I have sent Copys
of them to the Commander-in-Chief of the King's Ships at New
York.
" I am very confident, if a Naval force had Orders to Co-operate
with a Body of Troops on this Coast, great benefit might accrue
from it for the good of His Majesty's service, — I should be very
happy to be employed upon a service of that nature. As the
Rebels have a much larger Naval force in those parts than We
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have at present, General McLean's situation here will not be
very agreeable, but be assured I will afford him every Assistance
in my power, and shall send him every Supply he wants from
Halifax, if I have ships to do it with.
" The last Accounts We have had from Boston is that they are
raising Troops with great Expedition, but for what service we
cannot as yet learn. I shall be happy if I could be of the least
use to Your Excellency in this part.
" Major Craig who goes with the General's dispatches will
deliver this to you."
Signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 95. 3 pages.
Captain H. Mowat to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 27. Albany, Penobscot River. — " Since my Letter
of the 15th of May by Mr. Greenhow with a duplicate of one
dated the 25th of April, I have only to repeat what I already have
had the Honor to lay before your Excellency respecting this part
of the Country ; and it gives me no small satisfaction in having
so far met with the approbation of General McLean whose
Military judgment will more fully explain the advantages which
might be gained at this time, was a force by Sea and Land
adequate to the importance of the Object appointed, without
which it cannot be expected that even the well affected part of
the inhabitants will publickly declare their Loyalty ; therefore,
in order to induce the people in general to return to their
Allegiance, in my humble opinion it will be necessary not only to
Offer but shew full Protection to their persons and properties, this
done, I have not a doubt but the whole will become good subjects,
as the power giving protection will command Submission ; either
of which could not have been intended on the present Service,
when the Albany (the worst calculated of any vessel in the King's
service) was the only Ship of War Ordered on the Expedition ;
had I been at Halifax on the arrival of those Orders and forced
to comply with them, I have every reason to believe from the
number of Rebel Ships of force now on this Coast, that not only
the Albany but every Soldier on the Command must have fallen
a Sacrifice, and I am not even now without my apprehensions
for their Safety, as I am given to understand by Captain Barkley
that she is the only Vessel to be left at the Post ; how far this
may be found consistent with the importance of this Service
time will shew, but I should consider myself exceedingly wanting
in the support of my representations, as well as my just
acknowledgements to you, Sir, for the honorary part intended me
of it was I to forbear acquainting you of the little support meant
in the Naval department which I hope will not pass unnoticed ;
Major Craig who does me the Honor to carry this Letter is
perfectly sensible of the advantages which may be taken of this
part of New England and is equally able to give your Excellency
every information respecting it."
Signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 94. 2 pages.
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James Duane, for Board of Treasury, to Major-General
William Phillips.
1779, June 28. Philadelphia, Treasury Board. — " A Committee
of Congress have examined the objections offered by you against
the Commissary's Accounts for supplying the Troops of the
Convention in the months of March, April, May, June, July and
August, 1778. Their report with the several Accounts and the
correspondence between Major-General Heath and yourself are
referred to our Board with power to take effectual means for
closing the Accounts and obtaining Payment.
"The Board have accordingly considered the Accounts,
objections and report of the Committee of Congress, and are
fully satisfied that the several articals are just and ought to be
paid. We have therefore authorised Mr. Milligan, a Commis-
sioner of Accounts at the Treasury, to call upon you for payment.
When you consider the inconveniences Congress have suffered
by being deprived of so large a sum as Eighty-five thousand, five
hundred and seventy-eight pounds 4/8 Stg, ever since the month
of August last, besides the debt which has since accrued for
supplies to your Troops ; when you further observe that we are
obliged to provide for the support of the American prisoners of
War principally in specie, we are persuaded you will put it in
Mr. Milligan's power to execute the Trust reposed in him with
dispatch, and that he will be furnished with the money without
further Objections or delay.
"Mr. Milligan is fully authorised to settle all further Accounts
of supplies for the Convention Troops, and to confer with you on
the subject. I have the honor to be, &c."
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 70. 2 pa(i<>*.
General Sir Henry Clinton to \_qy. Charles Jenkinson].
1779, June 30. New York. — Captain Anstruther of the Boyal
Fuzileers has permission to sell his company. To prevent
misunderstanding he is directed to proceed to England, and the
purchase of his company will be offered to both Captain Selwyn
and Mr. Helyar. Should any accident happen to Captain
Anstruther before his company is sold Clinton requests this
petition be laid before the King that the company may be sold
for the benefit of the family.
Copy. Vol. 12. No. 83. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 30. Head Quarters, Philipsburg. — Proclamation.
As the enemy have adopted practice of enrolling negroes, all such
taken in arms shall be purchased for the public service at a
stated price, the money to be paid to the captors. No one to
claim right over a negro who may take refuge here, and negro
deserters promised liberty to follow any occupation.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 132. 1 page.
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Chables Jenkinson to the Officer commanding the 37th
Regiment of Foot, New York.
1779, June 30. War Office. — Desiring him to discharge John
Watkins as at the time of his being impressed he did not come
within the meaning of the Act.
Copy. Vol. 4. No. 165. 1 page.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to General Clinton, 20 July 1780.
Ma j. -Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June 30. Charlottes Yille. — Requests him to peruse
enclosed papers and give orders. "I beg leave to observe upon
the subject of Rum that it has been an invariable principle with
me to refuse it to the Soldiers in every case but that of sickness
or excessive labour and during our Campaigns the soldiers of the
Northern Army never received Rum as a part of their Rations.
As there was not sickness nor labour during our residence in
New England I took the liberty of sending back all the Rum
which was sent from New York, not wishing to encourage drink-
ing among our men as naturally productive of disputes, mis-
behaviour, &c, &c, but, Sir, the change of Climate seems to
demand a different conduct towards the men in this Article and
I, therefore, most earnestly solicit of your Excellency that you
will please to give your orders that the rum be sent as demanded
by Mr. Assistant Commissary General Clarke." Recommends
the proposal of wine for the officers and asks if it might be
permitted to send a small American vessel to Bermudas for
fruits and other refreshments.
Signed letter. Vol. 12. No. 84. 3 pane*.
Enclosing :— Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Jonathan Clarke, 17 June.
Jonathan Clarke to Maj.-Gen. Phillips, 15 June.
Jonathan Clarke to Daniel Wier, 16 June.
Jonathan Clarke to Daniel Wier, 26 March.
Jonathan Clarke to Daniel Wier, 15 June.
Ann Nevil to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, June.— Petition. That she went last December from
Sussex County to New York as pilot with part of Gen. Burgoyne's
men. Being threatened by the "rebels" she made her escape
from place to place, but was apprehended and thrown into
Sussex Jail, where there were "other loyal men in Co. with her
confined in Irons, &c." That by the contrivance of her fellow
sufferers she was enlarged ; with an intermittent fever was
obliged to expose herself in the fields ; is destitute of friends and
applies to His Excellency. Not dated but endorsed, " June 1779.
Approved by the Commander-in-Chief."
Original. Vol. 29. No, 96. 1 page.
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Phillips Callbeck to Captain Spry.
1779, July 1. Island of St. John, Charlotte Town.— No. 4.
Transmits four plans of the works and buildings erected and to
be erected for the defence of this town and the reception of his
Majesty's troops stationed here, also an extended plan of Charlotte
Town drawn by Mr. Wright, surveyor general of this Island,
together with a pocket map of the Island. Detailed description
of a nine gun battery facing entrance of the harbour. By plans
2 and 5 he will see the situation of Charlotte Town and the plan
of defence. Describes Spry's Battery B. at the other end of the
town. Proposes a citadel or fort, and has laid out the ground on
the top of a rising spot on which the town stands, and which
commands the harbour and town and both batteries. Does not
agree with Major Hierlihy as to Fort Amherst being made
tenable at a smaller expense. Nothing remains of the old fort
but the ditch, and as to the situation Charlotte Town is much
more eligible with easier communication to other parts of the
island. Another consideration is that there are a number of
disaffected French, who would make no scruple of aiding a party
of Indians and they might burn the town, scalp and destroy the
inhabitants without the troops, if stationed at Fort Amherst,
knowing anything of the matter until the mischief was over.
The plan or sketch No. 4. of the buildings already executed will
show how far they are capable of quartering the troops. The
troops are Major Hierlihy's Independents, one field officer, four
captains, one doctor, and nine subalterns and some of his own
corps, also 160 men including non-commissioned officers.
Describes the barracks ; the rooms laid out for the captains are
15 feet 10 inches by 13 feet 10 inches, together with glass closets
3 feet 6 inches by 5 feet 4 inches, and bedrooms 9 feet by 8 feet;
the rooms for the subalterns are 9 feet by 18 feet, together with
closets of 9 feet by 4 feet 6 inches, which are lighted and serve
for bedrooms. Mr. Hardy, Qr.-Mr. of the Independents,
says the quarters here are superior to those at Halifax.
The ground Moor of the guard house is thoroughly built
with square logs caulked and payed and the first floor laid
with four inch plank to make it sufficiently strong to bear two
four pounders and there are holes cut to answer for port holes,
etc., etc. Has a small post of observation at Tracards (?) or
Bedford's Bay, and a beacon and small house at the entrance
of port Joy or Charlotte Town Harbour. Submits plans for
additional barracks. Has mentioned all these plans of defence
to Major Hierlihy and acknowledges his ready assistance.
Copy certified by W. Spry, Commanding Engineer, Halifax,
27 January 1780.
Vol 29. No. 298. 11 pages.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 1. Charlottes Yille, in Virginia. — Is under the
necessity of earnestly soliciting £10,000 for the Convention
Troops. It could be sent by flag of truce to Hampton Road. As
3580 2 G
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his Excellency has been written to on the subject of rum and
wine it might be possible to send them together under his own
and Washington's passports.
Signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 203. 1 page.
Major John Butler to Lt.-Col. Mason Bolton.
1779, July 3. Canadasagoe. — Movements of the Americans.
Copy. Vol. 11. No. 44. I page.
Copies in the Public Becord Office, America and W. Indies 136,
fo. 461, and in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21760, fo. 163.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to John Bobinson.
1779, July 5. Head Quarters, Phillipsburgh. — Has appointed
a merchant of this city to act as inspector and prover of all rum
purchased for the use of troops before its delivery into the stores,
to prevent any tricks being played with it by the inferior officers.
Has ordered the hydrometer to be deposited with him. Bequests
a salary may be allotted.
Triplicate copy. Vol. 33. No. 95. 2 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Messrs. Gordon and Crowder, Agents.
1779, July 7. Phillipsburg.— Notifying that £400,000 will be
required to defray expenses.
Copy. Vol. 25. No. 90. 1 page.
John Crawford, Deputy Commissary-General, to Lieut.-Col.
James Bruce, Commanding the British at Halifax.
1779, July 7. Halifax. — Sends the enclosed. Three months
have elapsed since the provision ships were due, and only one
ship has arrived with pork and butter. Apprehends they are
lost or captured by the enemy. Particulars showing their great
need of provisions. If only half the quantity desired by McLean
for the expedition to Penobscot is shipped there will remain but
8 weeks supply for this garrison.
Signed letter. Vol. 29. No. 223. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
Return of the Contractors' Provisions in the King's Stores at
Halifax. Signed John Butler, agent to the contractors.
Original. Vol. 29. No. 224. 1 page.
Ann Nevil, Befugee.
1779, July 7. Camp, Staten Island. — Certificate signed J.
Barton, Lt.-Col. 1st Batt. N. Jersey Vol., that the bearer Nancy
Nevil has been of great service in conducting Gen. Burgoyne's
men from Sussex to New York. Addressed to Col. Morris.
Endorsed, July 1779. Becommended by Col. Barton and by
Captain Andre.
Orimnal. Vol. 29. No. 97.
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Lord George Germain to Gov. James Robertson.
1779, July 9. Whitehall.— No. 1.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 137. 5 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 188,
fo. 281; copy 442, fo. 363; extracts 297, fo. 331, and 589, fo. 177.
Lord George Germain to [Gov. Sir James Wright].
1779, July 9. — " In Expectation of a Fund to arise from the
deserted Estates Rebel Property, the Several Loyal Inhabitants
of Georgia and Carolina who have taken Refuge in England
from the Persecution of the Rebels have been directed to go out
to Georgia and it is the Kings Pleasure that such of them as are
fit to take the Care of Estates, be Employed in that way until
the Estates are otherwise disposed of, with Salaries for their
Trouble, over and above the Sums Allowed here, which you are
also to Continue to them, until they get Possession of their own
Properties, and the Remainder of the Produce of such Estate, you
are to Order to be Paid over to a Receiver, as a Fund out of
which you are to direct the Allowance heretofore made to the
others to be Paid, and the Surplus if any, you are likewise to
apply in making Allowances to such Loyal Refugees as may
take shelter in Georgia, and are not otherwise Provided for, in
doing which you will have Equal regard to the Rank and Cir-
cumstances of the Persons to whom you make Allowances,
taking care that in no Case you Exceed the allowances which
have been made here to Persons of the same Condition." At the
end there is a note from Gov. Wright transmitting the extract
to Capt. Russell, Assist. Secy. [See letter of 3 June 1780.]
Vol. 15. No. 280. 3 folios.
Draft in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 237,
fo. 277 ; copy 436, fo. 148.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 10. Charlottes Ville. — Recounts reports that a
Brigadier Thompson and some other officers of rank in the
American service have had permission to go upon parole to their
estates upon some agreement made concerning his own and
Riedesel's going to New York, disclaiming knowledge of the subject.
Recommends Capt. Edmonstone, who delivers this. Proposes
going to some medicinal springs about 150 miles from the place
for amusement or rather for dissipation for his health is perfect.
Signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 202. 2 pages.
LlEUT.-CoLONEL J. BRUCE to SlR HeNRY CLINTON.
1779, July 11. Halifax. — Thinks it hi3 duty to inform of the
present state of the province. Encloses return of the provisions
and Mr. Crawford's letter. With regard to the supply for eight
months demanded by Brig.-Gen. McLean thinks it only advisable
to send four at least of flour. Death of William Smith, agent
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for the contractors and deputy-paymaster to the Provincial Forces.
Before his death his papers had been officially sealed, but his
brother and others had broken open the seals and ransacked the
papers, where were found bills drawn by Messrs. Gordon and
Crowder in the deceased's favour amounting to £45,000, also four
sets of blank signed bills, and, they say, about £1,000 current
money and £3,900 cut and light money. Was at a loss what to
do to procure subsistence for the troops. Has effected a loan for
£5,600, which falls very short of the demands by the different
departments, himself, the Chief Justice and Mr. Finucane being
security. There never was so mistaken a measure as that of the
Contractors sending Mr. Mead to carry the money out of this
province. Has employed John Newton, Surveyor of the Customs,
to succeed the late Mr. Smith. Gen. McLean writes for money.
Capt. Spry has stopped working for want of it. About three
weeks ago sent a vessel loaded with provisions for the posts at
Fort Howe, Annapolis and Edward under convoy of a small
brig, of the sloop "Howe" and the armed schooner "Buckram,"
these will it is hoped protect her, and on their return scour the
bay of a number of privateers, as well as the mouth of this
harbour, where they are constantly lurking. A few days after
Gen. McLean sailed, a brig privateer of 16 guns took a brig from
Glasgow almost within reach of the guns at Point Pleasant.
Her cargo valued at £10,000. Transmits Maj. Hierlihy's
dispatches and Mr. McMillan's letter. Has encamped the 70th
behind Citadel Hill.
P.S. — A ship arrived from Newry for the contractors with
1,000 barrels pork and 200 oatmeal, but no flour.
Signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 97. 6 pages.
Amos Botsford to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 12. New York.— Memorial. That he was settled
at New Haven, Connecticut. Has been obliged to put himself
under protection of the British lines, and begs a habitation or
some relief or employment. Certified by Gov. Franklin, 15
July, and by Joseph Chew and D. Mathews, Mayor.
Original. Vol. 25. No. 270. 3 pages.
Captain John Grant, Commanding Officer of a detachment in
the Bahama Islands, to Lieut.-Governor John Gambier.
1779, July 12. Fort Nassau. — Memorial. Complaining of the
conduct of Gov. Browne and defending himself against charges
brought against him. Begs him (Gambier) to summon a council
and concert for the defence of the place and re-establishment of
civil government.
Accompanying this is an affidavit by Alexr. Rio and Alexander
Chisholm.
Copies. Vol. 14. Nos. 251 and 252. 9 pages in all.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 4 Nov.
1779.
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Lieut. Gov. Richard Hughes to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 12. Government House at Halifax. — Col. Bruce
having desired him to join in an application to the naval com-
manders for a ship of war express to New York to inform of the
present situation, the Blonde frigate is intended for this service.
His own situation as Lt. Gov. and in the absence of Brig.-Gen.
Maclean renders it necessary for him to recommend their present
distresses to his serious consideration and request a supply of
money for service of the troops and garrison. To Col. Bruce,
the Chief Justice of this Province, and his brother, they are
indebted for raising the money by which the troops have now
been paid. Received enclosed pacquets from Haldimand to be
forwarded to England ; sends them by way of New York.
Under protection of Capt. Barklay sends Mr. Foy, a volunteer,
charged with dispatches from Haldimand. Col. Bruce has
given every assistance in carrying on the service.
Signed letter. Vol.21. No. 96. 3 pages.
George Rome to Lord George Germain.
1779, July 12. John Street, Adelphi. — Memorial.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 135. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 3 Sept. 1779.
Original in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
136, fo. 161.
George Turner, Deputy Paymaster General, to
General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 12. Halifax. — Acquaints of the death of Mr.
Smith, agent to the contractor at home and to Messrs. Gordon
and Crowder at New York. Lt. Bruce, of 70th Regt. with the
assistance of Mr. Andrew Finuker (sic), has collected near
£6,000 currency, and they with the Chief Justice, Mr. Finuker's
brother, are become bound for the payment of this money. Col.
Bruce has given to each regiment here an equal part of its
demand and sent Mr. Finuker to New York to get what money
he can. Has written to Mr. Barrow and to Messrs. Gordon and
Crowder acquainting them of this circumstance.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21. No. 99. 3 pages.
Governor Patrick Tonyn to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 13. St. Augustine. — Private. Sends dispatches
from General Campbell at Pensacola. "The operations of the
Troops under General Prevost have not been attended with that
prosperity which might have been expected, and the movements
of the rebel Lincoln I am informed have been effected without
opposition, to the sad ruin and desolation of all the back parts of
Georgia and of South Carolina, and to the destruction and death
of many loyal Subjects. He gave above Augusta a Check to the
Indians and prevented their junction with the King's troops on
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Savannah River. General Prevost advanced to the Gates of
Charlestown and has heen obliged to retire to Beaufort. It is
reported that great discontent prevails amongst the Officers of
that Army and a relaxation of discipline. I think it my duty to
intimate to you privately that such reports prevail here and that
I imagine there may be some truth in the want of discipline if I
can form a judgement of them from those which compose a part
of that Army that marched from hence. . . .
" Mr. Shaw one of the Indian Agents at Savannah has sent
me under his cover dispatches from your Excellency which he
mentions are for Mr. Cameron appointed Superintendent of the
Southern District, and has desired them to be sent to Pensacola,
which I have done.
"As I have been informed Mr. Cameron is at present in the
Creek Nation, I have acquainted him by a trusty Indian express
of your appointment, and of the situation of the Army at
Beaufort, and desired him to animate the Indians to a fresh
exertion in their favour."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 201. 4 pages.
Abiathar Camp to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 14. New York. — Memorial. Was imprisoned for
his loyalty. Has been obliged to leave his estate in Newhaven,
Connecticut. Begs some provision. Certified by Gov. Franklin,
15 July and D. Matthews, Mayor, 17th July.
Original. Vol. 25. Xo. 268. 3 pages.
Brig.-Gen. John Campbell to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 14. Pensacola. — Forwards duplicates. Has been
obliged somewhat to interfere with the Indian Department. A
Captain Mcintosh who had furnished, by order of Col. Stuart,
the Loyal Kefugees under his command on the Mississippi with
provisions, had stretched his credit so far that he was on the eve
of being thrown into jail. Having applied first to the
Commissioners, and receiving their answer, ordered a court-
martial, in which will be perceived a clear opinion in favour of
the captain. Has agreed to the payment of his abstracts of pay
1 Jan. to 29 March and of his provision accounts on condition
of scrutiny by Captain Forster of the 16th.
"I further think it my Duty to lay before Your Excellency a
Copy of my Letter of the 31st May, which I thought it incumbent
upon me to write to Don Galvez, Governor of Louisiana, on
Account of his tampering with, and endeavouring to Seduce the
Chactaw Indians to the Interests of Spain. The first Intelli-
gence of this Conduct was given by Captain Simmonds of the
Solebay Man of War, and confirmed by Similar Information
since from the Chactaw Nation.
"Mobile being a Place of great Consequence in this Province,
from its Commanding a very extensive inland Navigation, and
being the Emporium of the Indian Trade, I have therefore
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Ordered such repairs as are absolutely necessary to the Fort and
Barracks in the Fort, the estimate of which is considered at
£4,000 sterling.
"No Engineers Stores having been sent from Europe, and
there not being a sufficiency to be purchased here, I have been
obliged to Commission from Jamaica as many as will Amount to
about one thousand Pounds Sterling.
" Various and Sundry Intelligence has been Received of the
Rebels under the Command of a Colonel Clark, having succeeded
in February last in an Attack on Fort Yincenne or Fort Sack-
ville and made Governor Hamilton and the Garrison Prisoners
of War ; after which they were by the several Reports preparing
to Attack this Province. But if the last Intelligence we have
Received can be depended on they have other Employment : It is
said that a Body of about one thousand Men (Regulars, Cana-
dians and Indians) was on its March to drive the Rebels from
the Illinois Country. Though I did not myself give Credit to
their design of Attacking West Florida Yet I thought it prudent
to reinforce Lieutenant Colonel Dickson at Manchac with the
Grenadier Company of Waldeck, and intend forwarding the
Whole of that Corps to the Mississippi as Transports can be
procured for Conveying them.
" I have the pleasure to inform Your Excellency of the Arrival
on the 2d Instant of a Provision Vessel with Beef and Pork from
Cork. And she further brings the Agreeable Accounts that on
her Passage she fell in with the Fleet from England for Jamaica,
and spoke with one of them laden with Flour, Pease, &c. for this
Place, which Vessel is (of Course) hourly and impatiently
expected. But even before the Arrival of this Vessel (the Newbury)
from Cork, we had been able to purchase from Private Adventurers
about six hundred Barrels of Flour, though at a most exorbitant
Rate, thirty Dollars per Barrel.
"I ought to have Assigned Reasons to your Excellency for not
having included the Settlement of Captain Mcintosh's Contingent
Account along with those for Pay and Provisions. I not only was
of Opinion with the Court of Inquiry that " it included Expences
incurred on account of Indians," with which (of course) I had no
business to interfere ; but likewise (in one Instance at least)
Contained a Charge which could only be placed to Colonel
Stuart's private Account ; and besides the Whole appeared such
a Medley and Contained some such uncommon Charges, that
perhaps may be admissible in the Indian, though (in my opinion)
not in the Military Line, that I resolved to leave the Considera-
tion of it to that Department when they can take Cognizance
thereof."
Signed letter. Vol. 13. No. 19. 6 pages.
Enclosing: — Commrs. for Indian Affairs to Brig.-Genl.
Campbell, 8 June.
Brig.-Genl. Campbell to Lt.-Col. Stiell, 22 June.
Report concerning Capt. Mcintosh's Accounts,
23 June.
Maj.-Gen. Campbell to Gov. B. de Galvez, 31 May.
An
Maj.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 14. Savannah.— -" Tho' I think it my Duty to
communicate with yr Excellency hy every Opportunity that
offers, yet being arriv'd here only the day before yesterday and
very much hurried since it is not in my power by this to be so
very particular as I wod wish with regard to our Operations, since
I did myself the Honour to write to you from John's Island the
14th Ultimo, or with regard to the present State of the Service
and Army. Tho' it had been determin'd to retire the Army to
Port Royal and the neighbouring Islands, it took some days to
move our Sick, Baggage, &c. Lt.-Col°- Prevost with the Augustine
Grenadiers had been sent to Georgia on the Report of some
Commotions in that Province. The Light Infantry and Battalion
of Weissenbach had been relieved from their hard Duty at Stono
Ferry by the first Battalion of the 71st and the Battalion of
Trumbach, which the North and South Carolinians made the
Number at that Post eight hundred strong, under the Command
of Lt.-Col° Maitland. It had been almost the daily Custom of
the Rebels in smaller or greater Parties to lire at our Sentinels,
and at seven O'Cloc]^ Sunday Morning of the 20th a similar
Popping began in our front, and very soon afterwards our
Piquets being forced in gave Col1'- Maitland immediate reason to
believe the Enemy meditated a serious attack. The best
Disposition was therefore made of the Troops to give them a
proper Reception. They now appear'd in great force all along
the front, to our left in particular, where they afterwards made
their Principal Efforts. They began the Attack with the fire of
eight Pieces of Cannon, and advancing commenced a very heavy
fire of Musquetry, which was kept up for a considerable time, but
they were recd- with such steadiness and Spirit that they every-
where gave way before any reinforcements arrived to sustain ;
tho' the most prompt Alacrity was shewn by the Corps order'd for
that Service. On hearing the fireing I Immediately put the Light
Infantry in motion, as did the Second Battalion 71st themselves
agreeable to Orders being the nearest to sustain, but we only
arriv'd time enough for this last, who were immediately advanc'd
a little way into the Woods to exchange some shots with the
Rebels, who ran on the arrival of the Light Infantry. We pursued
them about two Miles, but the Rebels had then got too far the
start for us to be able to come up with them. Inclosed you will
please to receive a Return of the Kill'd and Wounded on that
occasion ; that of the Enemy we cannot certainly say. We
buried about seventy on the field, but they were perceiv'd from
the Redoubts during the Action to be carrying off their Dead and
Wounded, and by Accts- of Deserters and Prisoners many
Waggons loaded were carried off brought with them empty for
that purpose, a Proof was that only two wounded Men and them
mortally were found on the field. We hear they acknowledge
the loss of several Officers, some of Rank and about 180 Men.
The Numbers of the Rebels before our Lines by the least Accfcs-
exceeded five thousand, certain it is they had collected (even to
4?a
the Silk Stocks Company) from Charlestown all the force they
could muster. Tlio' it had been determin'd to give up the Post at
Stono, yet for Appearance sake we remain'd there 'till the 23rd,
when the Troops were drawn to John's Island in the middle of
the day without having one shot on our Bear. On the 25th our
Sick, Wounded, &c. being already sent off and embark'd we began
our march for Simmonds's Island, from whence next day and the
following we were employ'd in crossing to Edisto. Here the
Honourable Capt. Elphinstone and the Fleet were most cheer-
fully and effectually assisting. On Edisto we remain'd till the
3d. Instant, when we began our passage by Otter Island to St.
Helena, Lady's Island and Beaufort, at wcli- from the difficulty of
passing a Sound eight Miles over, thro' strong tides and shoals
and two Ferries, our Rear did not arrive 'til the eighth. In all
these passages we lost only one Man drowned by accident, and
some Horses. On my arrival at Beaufort finding that a number
of the back Inhabitants of Georgia, many of whom had taken the
Oaths and Protection, taking advantage of the absence of the
Main Body of the Army and the almost general sickness of the
Troops left for the defence of the Province, and supported by
Plunderers from the Back-parts of Carolina, had taken Arms and
infested the lower Settlements ; and that a party of about fifty
Men detached under Captain Mullar of the 2nd Battalion 60th to
Watch the fords of Ogeechee had been cut off, and the Capt. kill'd
by imprudently crossing the River and going too far without
Intelligence and without reconnoitreing and so getting into an
Ambuscade, the Battalion of Wissenbach with Brown's Rangers
were order'd immediately to Savannah, to be followed by the York
Volunteers, Second Battalion Delancy's. The former of these is
now arrived, and to be followed by the Hessians of Trumbach, as
soon as a Vessel cod- be got ready for them. These I hope will
be quite sufficient for the defence of this Province and enable me
to leave Col°- Maitland with the 71st and Light Infantry for the
defence of Beaufort and the other Islands where the people have
almost all submitted, and where there is a good chance of keeping
that part of the Army in tolerable health, these Islands being
reckon'd the Montpelier of this Country, from which therefore it
will be with extreme reluctance if I am obliged that I shall
remove them. Keeping hold of those Islands also gives no very
indirect security to Georgia, as the Enemy will be constantly
jealous of an irruption from thence into the Continent of Carolina,
and we have every Reason to believe that they are at least as
tired of the summer Campaign as we are. But indeed, Sr, it is
not very easy saying what number of Troops may be sufficient for
the defence of this most unhealthy Province. If we can rely on
the Accts- of the Inhabitants or Judge from the present
unpromising Appearances, we have reason to fear that we shall
every one of us fall sick before the End of next Month. The Post
of Ebenezer in particular, tho' it has been relieved weekly, never
fails in the Course of that Week, to return us two thirds of the
Men sick. If we shod- move up in force and take post twenty or
thirty Miles higher up where the Climate is reckon'd rather
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better, the inconveniency of keeping the field without
Equipage sufficient or other accommodations to Guard against
the inclemency of the Weather will be severely felt, and even
then the intermediate Post, or strong escorts necessary for the
security of our Convoys, wo,L harrass us all to pieces. The heat
for these three weeks past has been from 90 to 98. At Ebenezer
it has been once at 103. In short, Sp, I cannot but foresee great
difficulties in our situation if the Enemy shod- chuse to be active
through the Summer. Endeavouring to save the Army and
the Province I may thoroughly succeed in neither ; but what can
be done shall be done to the best of my Judgment and the best
assistance in Advice I can procure, and one comfort we have, in
all human probability the Enemy will at least be as sick as we, if
they attempt to keep the field. Nor do I entirely think they will
get their Militia in which their force principally consists to be
very active through the Summer." His ill-health. Wishes the
command in abler hands. Need of money for payment of the
troops. Has established a hospital in Canada ; will, if approved,
send Mr. Hill as physician. Lack of officers particularly 3rd
battalion 60th Regiment.
Copy. Vol. 15. No. 199. 3 pages.
Extract in the Public Piecord Office, America and W. Indies
136, fo. 435.
Colonel Theodorick Bland to Majou- General Phillips.
1779, July 16. Charlottes Ville. — Introduces James Milligan,
Esq., a gentleman authorized by the Congress to adjust and
liquidate the accounts and receive the balance due from his
Brittannic Majesty to the United States on the score of the Troops
of the Convention. Mr. Clay, a secretary, at the request of Mr.
Milligan waits on that gentleman to his (Phillips') home.
Copy. Vol, 11. No. 199. 1 vage.
Colonel Theodorick Bland to [Major- General Phillips] .
1779, July 17. Charlottes Ville. — "I have only to inform you
in answer to yours of to-day by Captain Bibby, your Deputy
Adjutant General, that my last to you was officially as Commander
of this post to introduce to you Mr. Milligan. That Gentleman's
particular instructions from Congress and the business which will
be consequential thereon needs not my interference or concurr-
ence, his being a special Commission for a particular purpose.
All matters, therefore, relating to his business will be transacted
between you and him in such mode as you two may think proper
to agree upon.
"I will add that any proper requisitions from you that concern
any of the departments acting under my command which can
ficilitate the completion of the business which Mr. Milligan is
sent to adjust shall be most chearfully complied with by, Sir,
vour most obedient, &c."
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 196. 1 page.
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Major-General Phillips to Colonel Theodorick Bland.
1779, July 17. Col. Carter's House.— Mr. Clay and Mr.
Milligan have called and delivered a letter from Mr. James Duane
concerning sundry accounts for supplying the Troops of Conven-
tion with provisions, &c, and a variety of other matter. "I
have already informed Mr. Milligan as I now do you, Sir, that I
shall without delay prepare my answers upon this subject.
" The British Commissaries are present and ready as usual to
examine into any deliveries of provisions which may have been
made to the Troops of Convention and to explain upon any
particulars which may seem doubtful. This mode of conduct I
have invariably directed to be pursued from a principle of equity,
thinking it just to assist the American Commissaries in settling
their accounts which, in course, would be laid before their
superiors. I am ready to enter upon the same business in the
manner you, Sir, or Mr. Milligan shall prefer and so soon as may
be convenient to you."
Copy. Vol 14. No. 200. 2 pages.
Maj.-Gen. William Phillips to James Milligan.
1779, July 17. Col. Carter's House. — " I have perused with
great attention the letter you delivered me yesterday from Mr.
Duane dated from Philadelphia, June 28th, 1779, and as the
answer to it will contain a variety of publick matter I shall take
leave to write upon the subject to Mr. Jay, the President of the
American Congress, and I shall do so immediately.
"In the latter part of Mr. Duane's letter is this Paragraph.
"Mr. Milligan is fully authorised to settle all further
"accounts of supplies for the Convention Troops, and to
" confer with you on the subject."
" I am very ready, Sir, to confer with you upon any subject which
you shall please to propose, and will do so with yourself personally
or with any Gentleman in company with you as you shall prefer.
"As to settling all further accounts of supplies for the Conven-
tion troops I will assure you of my chearfully assisting in examin-
ing the several accounts which your Commissaries and other
Officers may have to produce to you for the delivery of provisions
to, or any other matter concerning the troops of Convention of
which I am at present the Senior Officer. I shall do this, Sir, in
as full manner as I did in New England, except that there I made
objections to a variety of Articles which did not seem to me
necessary or indeed proper for the British Commissaries or other
Officers to be connected with as belonging totally to the pleasure
of Major-General Heath who was in the military Command in
the Massachusetts Bay, but, Sir, I shall not in future make any
objections to accounts which maybe thus brought into discussion,
and the British Commissaries and other Officers shall have orders
to confer with you, Sir, or any other person you shall appoint for
an examination into the deliverys of provisions, &c, &c, to the
Troops of Convention, and they shall give receipts or Certificates
accordingly.
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"I will after this at your instance, as I did at the "request of
Major-General Heath, send the several specific accounts thus
examined and certified to his Excellency General Sir Henry
Clinton, the King's Commander-in-Chief in America, to whom it
will belong finally and ultimately to regulate and settle these
matters, as I apprehend, with the American Congress.
"I have before observed that I should write to Mr. Jay, the
President of the American Congress, upon the subject of Mr.
Duane's letter, but not to leave you, Sir, in any doubt concerning
payments of money I will assure you that I have not £2,000
Sterling in the military Chest, nor were in it my power to procure
Gold in this Province or in America altogether I should not have
authority to draw Bills upon Great Britain for the publick service
other than for the mere supply of a certain portion of pay for the
Officers and Soldiers ; thus, Sir, you will perceive that my being
a subordinate General Officer renders me, as I conceive to be the
case in all Armies, submissive to the pleasure of my Commander-
in-Chief, and that, although I may assist and even direct the
examining of publick accounts, it is not for me but for that
efficient Officer to judge of the propriety of such accounts and of
the final and ultimate settlement of them with the several parties
concerned.
" At the time you propose to send an Express to Philadelphia
I will request to trouble you with my letter to Mr. Jay, and I
hope it will not be before next Wednesday as the publick Officers
with whom I must confer upon the subject of Mr. Duane's letter
live at distances from each other, and it will require a day or
two to bring them to me."
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 197. 3 pages.
Brig.-Gen. Cortland Skinner to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, July 17. — Recommends the bearer, John Johnson, for
rations.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 188. 1 page.
Lt.-Col. Alexander Dickson to Brig.-Gen. John Campbell.
1779, July 18. Manchack.
Extract. Vol. 18. Xo. 36. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 11 Sept. 1779.
Also in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 533,
fo. 38.
Major-General Riedesel to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 18. Nr. Charlotteville. — His Excellency's wish
against any exchange of officers without a proportion of soldiers
has deterred him from making any representation on a separate
exchange. Represents case of Capt. de Geismar of the Regiment
of Hesse Hanau, who is heir to a considerable fortune, and
whose father wishes to see him before his death. Begs favour
of his exchange.
Signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 195. 2 pages.
477
Brig.-Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 19. Pensacola. — Capt. Forster of the 16th Eegiment
commanding at Fort Panmure in the District of the Natchez is
put to considerable expense in entertaining Spanish officers.
His bringing to all boats passing increases the number of those
visitants. Solicits an allowance of 5s. per day be granted him
for extraordinary expenses, and that he may be authorized to pay
the same.
Signed letter. Vol. 13. No. 23. 2 pages.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 19. Quebec.
Signed letter. Vol. 11. No. 40. 2 paries. Duplicate, Xo. 41.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
136, fo. 453, and in the British Museum, Addl. MSS. 21807,
fo. 52.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 19. Quebec
Signed letter. Vol. 11. No. 43. i pages. Duplicate, No. 42.
Copies in the Public Record Office, America and \V. Indies
136, fo. 457, and in the British Museum, Additl. MSS. 21807,
fo. 54.
James Milligan to Major-General William Phillips.
1779, July 19. Charlottes Ville. — "I have to acknowledge the
receipt of your favour of the 17th to which I have paid due
attention.
" From the manner of your mentioning the letter I had the
pleasure of delivering you signed by Mr. Duane of the 28th June,
I am apprehensive you do not fully comprehend the nature and
intention of it. I therefore beg leave just to inform you, Sir, that
it is an official letter from the Board of Treasury of the United
States, and signed by Mr. Duane as President of that board ; the
intent of it, I conceived, was to introduce the business I came
upon, as well as to set forth the justice and necessity of the
demand I am to make.
" It will give me pleasure to confer with General Phillips on
any occasion, but as the business to be transacted is entirely of
a publick nature, and it may be necessary to commit to paper
the substance of what passes on the subject, if it is agreeable to
you, Sir, I would prefer in general the latter mode to that of
personal conference. I am the more inclined to this as from the
nature of the business between us I am induced to believe there
will be no necessity for a tedious or frequent correspondence.
"I am happy in finding General Phillips so chearfully disposed
to forward a settlement of the Accounts and that the necessary
steps for that purpose are taken.
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" It is now my duty to inform you, Sir, that I am instructed to
demand of you immediate payment of the account for provisions,
&c. supplied the Convention Troops by the United States in the
months of March, April, May, June, July and August, 1778, as
settled at Boston, amounting to Eighty five thousand five hundred
seventy eight pounds 4s. Sd. Sterling. The time that this money
has been due, the equity and reasonableness of the demand, and
the necessity the States are under of supporting their prisoners
within the British lines with specie, are reasons sufficiently
strong I hope to plead my excuse for urging immediate payment
and likewise to induce you to use every means in your power to
discharge the debt.
" Should I have occasion to send an Express to Philadelphia I
will take care to give you timely notice."
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 193. 2 pages.
Brig.-General de Gall to Major-General Phillips.
1779, July 20. Stondown. — " Captain de Geismar having
apply'd to me for a Permission to his private Exchange, and
finding his Keasons very just and urgent, I have given him my
leave and refer his application to you."
Signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 192. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 7 Aug.
Baron de Geismar to Major- General Phillips.
1779, July 20. Stondown. — Kequesting approval of his private
exchange and his interest with Sir H. Clinton to grant it.
Autograph signed letter. Vol.14. No? 191. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton, 7 Aug.
Catrena Homes, Kefugee.
1779, July 20. New York. — Certificates signed by Capt.
David Peek and others and Gov, Franklin, that her husband is
in the Coledge (sic) Hospital wounded, and that she with four
children and an old mother has no " way of living."
Signed original. Vol. 29. No. 74. 1 page.
Major-General William Phillips to James Milligan.
1779, July 20. Col. Carter's House.— " I have received your
letter of yesterday's date and am to assure you that my informing
you of my intention of corresponding with Mr. Jay, the President
of the American Congress did not carry with it any the least idea
of a slight to Mr. Duane, a Gentleman with whom I have not
any acquaintance and to whom, therefore, I cannot possibly
mean any offence. I have been in the habit of writing to Mr.
Jay, and as he is at the head of that body which at present
governs America, I thought it not inconsistent with my situation
to write to that Gentleman my answer upon your publick Com-
mission to me.
479
"But, Sir, having entered into your idea that the intent of
Mr. Duane's letter to me was to introduce the business you came
upon, and having carefully perused the Copy of the Warrant
under which you act, the Original of which you were so good to
allow me to read, I am to inform you that I shall not think it
necessary to trouble either Mr. Jay or Mr. Duane with my
correspondence and shall give my answer to your demand of
immediate payment of the Account of Provisions, &c, supplied
the Convention Troops in the months of March, April, May,
June, July and August, 1778, to you, Sir, who I conceive to be
perfectly authorised to receive such answer from me.
"In my offering a readiness to confer with you personally I
intended to mark to you the fairness of my way of thinking and
that I was willing to meet that part of Mr. Duane's letter, which
I mentioned in my former letter to you, with openess and
ingenuousness, desirous of assisting to the utmost of my power
the purpose of your Commission. As it is, Sir, I entirely
acquiesce in your idea of committing to paper what ever may be
necessary to pass between you and me upon the occasion.
"In regard to the collecting, and examining the several
accounts which you may have to produce for Articles furnished
the Troops of Convention I do assure you, Sir, there shall be no
delay on our parts. I will instruct and direct the British Com-
missary General and other Officers to confer and enter upon
this business with your Commissaries whenever and in what
manner you shall please to propose, and the British Commis-
saries and the proper Officers shall give the customary receipts
and sign the Certificates usual upon these occasions. I will then
forward these Accounts to His Excellency General Sir Henry
Clinton the King's Commander-in-Chief in America for him to
judge of, and to act upon, as he shall see proper. It will
depend, as I have observed in my former letter to you, Sir, on
Sir Henry Clinton and the American Congress to finally settle
these matters, my authority extending no further than to give
operation to the Accounts being collected, to receipts and
certificates being given by the proper officers, and sending them,
as I have already offered to do, to the British Head Quarters in
America.
"My answer to the first part of your Commission will
necessarily require two or three days to make, during which time
you may, perhaps, fix with Colonel Bland the mode of proceeding
in settling the future Accounts."
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 194. 3 pages.
General Fraser to Thomas de Grey, Junr.
1779, July 22. Coxheath Camp. — " Whatever Provision it may
be thought proper to make for his Subsistence, one thing I
hope will be attended to ; that there is a Sum, in itself incon-
siderable, but not so to him, which he paid in Cash, out of
his Pocket, for a publick Service, Expresses, &c. This I am
persuaded Lord George Germain will think reasonable to
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recommend to be paid immediately, independent of what may be
given for,his Support." [May have reference to the subject of
De Grey's letter below.]
Extract. Vol. 14. No. 186. 1 page.
Thos. de Grey, Junr., to John Eobinson.
1779, July 23. Whitehall.— Sends by direction of Lord George
Germain memorial of Lieut. Alex. Macleod for the consideration
of the Lords of the Treasury.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 184. 1 page.
Major-Gen. William Phillips to James Milligan.
1779, July 24. Col. Carter's House. — A long letter in answer
to his demand for £85,578 4s. 8c/. for provisions issued to the
Troops of Convention from March to August, 1778. Will not
take upon himself to judge of the spirit or letter of that article
of the Convention of Saratoga which marks that " The troops to
be supplied on their march and during their being in quarters,
with provisions by Gen. Gates's orders, at the same rate of
rations as the troops of his own army." Nor how the suspension
of that treaty at large by the American Congress may have
changed that article, supposing it originally intended for a charge
for provisions during their march from Saratoga to Boston on
their way to Europe. Nor has he presumed to give an opinion
on the resolution of the Congress which directed Maj.-Gen.
Heath to receive no payments from these troops but in specie,
altho' the charges were in Continental currency. Remarks on
the papers enclosed and maintains that he has neither money
nor authority to pay such a sum but that it must be settled
between the American Congress and the British Commander-in-
Chief.
Copy. Vol.U. No. 183. 10 pages.
Major Jacob Van Braam to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 26. Savannah. — Memorial. That Captain Augustine
Prevost may succeed to the majority he leaves vacant.
Original. Vol, 15. No. 203. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj.-Gen. Prevost to Sir H. Clinton, 3 Aug.
Lord Amherst to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 27. Whitehall. — Transmits the enclosed.
Signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 181. 1 page.
Enclosing Lt.-Gov. Desbrisay to Lord Amherst, 19 June.
James Milligan to Major-Gen. William Phillips.
1779, July 27. Charlottes Ville.— "Your favour of the 24th
with the sundry inclosures are now before me, in which you have
been pleased to treat largely, and with much attention and
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industry upon the subject matter of the demand made by the
United States for supplying the troops of Convention. . . .
What is now suggested appears to me to be much of a similar
nature with the objections you heretofore made in your letters on
the same subject to General Heath before you left Cambridge.
These objections, Sir, have been by Congress referred to a Com-
mittee of that body, who after full and mature deliberation
thereon, reported ' that the objections are ill-founded and
inadmissable,' which report was approved of and confirmed,
and Congress directed their Treasury to take immediate
measures for obtaining payment of the Accounts ; it is in
consequence of this, Sir, that I have the honour now to
address you on the subject. . . . Convinced that the first
object of my Commission is to insist on the payment of the
Account mentioned, I think it my duty once more to urge the
demand, and at the same time to acquaint you that in case of
non compliance I have reason to believe that Congress are deter-
mined to adopt such measures as appear to them the most likely
to procure justice to these States. Permit me to add, that what-
ever Answer you may be pleased to return, will be considered by
me as closing our correspondence on the subject of the settled
Accounts. The American Staff Officers at this Post are preparing
the subsequent Accounts for settlement, in effecting which I hope
there will be no difficulties. . . ."
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 182. 3 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, July 28. New York.— No. 64.
Copy. Vol. 7. No. 67. 3 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, America and W.
Indies 136, fo. 379 ; copy 307, fo. 126-
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.
1779, July 28. New York.
Copy and duplicate copy. Vol. 11. No. 46-47. 2 pages each.
Signed letter in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 2i807, fo.
57 ; copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
136, fo. 397.
Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. -General Francis McLean.
1779, July 28. New York. — Sir George Collier being this
instant informed that Penobscot is threatened, sails to-morrow
with such ships as he can collect to relieve it. Refers him to
Major Craig. Requests him to pass the enclosed, or purport of
it, to Haldimand.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 82. 1 page.
3580 ^ H
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Mr. Dubois to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, July 28. — Eequesting that Richd. Bowlsby and his
daughter may receive their rations from the time they were
stopped.
Original. Vol. 29. No. 106. 1 page.
Lt.-Gov. John Gambier to Lord George Germayn.
1778 [should be 1779], July 28. Providence, Chief of the
Bahama Is. — Complaints against Gov. Browne.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 255. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, No. 49, 4 Nov.
1779.
Autograph signed letter in the Public Record Office, Colonial
Correspondence, Bahamas, 9 ; copy, America and W. Indies 366.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1779, July 29. New York. — Acknowledges letter of 5th May
relative to sale of a commission for benefit of Mr. Thornhill ;
now encloses bill of sale for £250.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 177. lpage.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to [Charles Jenkinson].
1779, July 29. New York. — Acknowledges receipt of letter of
22nd April.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 178. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to [Charles Jenkinson].
1779, July 29. New York. — Acknowledges letter of 5th May
recommending Lieut. Potts.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 179. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to [Charles Jenkinson].
1779, July 29. New York. — Acknowledges letters.
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 180. 1 page,
Originals of the above four letters are in the Public Record
Office, War Office, In Letters, Original Correspondence, Vol. 20.
Brig.-Gen. Solomon Lovell. Proclamation.
1779, July 29. Majabigwaduce.
Copy. Vol. 21. No. 103. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Brig.-Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 23 Aug. 1779.
Copy in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 155,
fo. 263.
Major-Gen. William Phillips to James Milligan.
1779, July 29. Col. Carter's House. — In answer to letter of
the 27th, reiterates that he has not gone into arguments on the
483
subject. Will forward the present accounts to Sir Henry Clinton
in any manner preferred. Eepeats that he has neither money
nor authority to answer his demand. " As to what you mention
of the measures which the American Congress means to adopt
upon this subject I can give no answer, as it relates to the
matter at large. If what you write, Sir, be pointed at me and
the Troops of Convention you may be assured that we are
prepared to meet the event with patience and, if required, with
fortitude."
Copy. Vol. 14. No. 176. 4 pages.
Maj.-Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 30. Savannah. — Explains the positions held by
the troops British, German and Provincial. Supplies of money
for subsistence of the troops not having arrived, has been obliged
to use that for the contingencies. The rebel army has taken its
position at Sheldon, a place near Docotaligo, to watch our motions
and make us jealous for Georgia, but their army is decreased and
the militia will not stay. It is said General Lincoln is going
away and one General Scott with reinforcements is arrived on
the frontiers. Arrival of Sir J. Wright to take civil administration.
Want of horses, harness, &c. prevents him keeping the plundering
parties at a distance. Deficiency of Artillery officers and men.
His own ill-health ; would wish the management in hands more
equal to it. Again recommends rank to be confirmed to Lt.-Col.
Brown. Indian services are not proportionate to the large sums
expended, &c, &c.
Signed letter. Vol.15. No. 201. 4 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
136, fo. 441.
Gov. Sir James Wright to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July 30. Savannah, Georgia.— Refers to letter of 14th
inst. The state of affairs in the province is not so pleasing as he
expected. Has been told of the intentions ; an early movement
will promise everything. October is as fine a month as any.
Signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 200. 2 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies
136, fo. 427.
Troops of Convention.
1779, ju^Ti7 — Account of expenses of waggon hire and forage
for the teams employed by the regiment of Guards under Col.
Bland at the Convention Barracks, near Charlotteville, £21,144
12s. Od. (See another account under 13 August.)
Vol. 14. No. 198. 2 pages.
Joseph Domett to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, July. New York. — Memorial. Was Comptroller of the
Customs at Falmouth, Casco Bay ; has resided on a small estate
at Boston since its evacuation by the British ; was lately taken
from a sick bed and committed to the common gaol. This led to
484
his petitioning to be admitted to bail or to go into voluntary
exile. The latter they have thought proper to comply with as
appears by the accompanying resolve (see 4-5 June). Submits
his circumstances for such relief or assistance as may be thought
best. Transmitted by Gov. Franklin, by the direction of the
Commander-in-Chief, to Col. Morris, 14 July.
Signed. Vol. 14. No. 190. 3 pages.
Thomas Flood to General Sir Henry Clinton.
[? About 1779, July.] — Petition. That he lived eighteen years
in the service of Sir William Johnson and some time in the
employ of Col. Guy, with whom he was going to Quebec, but in
getting the Colonel's baggage on board he dislocated his hip and
has been in hospital ever since. Is reduced to the utmost
distress and begs relief.
Vol. 14. No. 185. 2 pages.
Jas. Milligan and Major-General Phillips.
List of 15 letters between or with reference to, entitled "Heads
of the Letters contained in this Packet." No date, supposed those
in July 1779. Begins "No. 1 Letter from Col. Bland to intro-
duce Mr. Milligan to Maj.-Gen. Phillips."
Vol. 12. No. 80. 1 page.
Mary Price to General Sir Henry Clinton.
[Endorsed 1779, July.] — Memorial. Is widow of Joseph Price
late surgeon, 2d. battalion 60th. Her property in New Jersey
sold by the rebels ; has two children and her mother to support ;
has had some relief, but it is far from being sufficient. Testified
by Stephen Skinner, Sam. Kemble and Gov. Franklin.
Original. Vol. 54. No. 4. 2 pages.
Canada.
1779, July-August. — Paper containing extracts of letters from
the upper posts and Indian country, viz. : — From Captain
Alexander Fraser, Oswegatchie, 29 July ; Major Butler,
Canadasega, 23 July, 2 and 3 August ; Capt. McDonell, 20 miles
from Fort Wallace, 24 July, and Tioga Point, 5 August ; Joseph
Brant, Oghwage, 29 July; Capt. Parke, Detroit, 30 July;
Intelligence ; and letter from Nicholas Lorraine, 18 July.
Vol. 11. No. 56. 11 pages.
The letters in full are in the British Museum Additl. MSS. and
in the Public Record Office, America and W. Indies 136.
Captain Richard Pearis.
mo,8 Augifst i. — Abstract of pay due to Captain Richard Pearis
commanding a company of Col. Stewart's corps of Loyal
Refugees in West Florida, £198 10s. Or/.
Original. Vol. 51. No. 9. 1 page.
( 485 )
INDEX
Acadians, the, 255.
Ackland, Major, 144, 329, 359, 443.
Acts of Parliament, 24, 119, 175,
185, 200, 201, 208, 256, 364.
Act to secure persons accused of
treason, 175.
Conciliatory Bills, 195, 258, 259.
Adair :
John, 351.
Robert, or Dr., 91, 98, 126,
138 280.
, letters to, 89, 194, 351.
Addenbrooke, Capt. John Peter,
443.
Admiral, the, 371, 393. (See also
Gambier.)
Admiralty or Admiralty Office, 12,
16 17.
Lords of, letters from, 30, 342.
, letters to, 24, 33.
Agnew :
James, Col. or Brigadier, 35.
, pay of, 65.
J[ohn] , Chaplain Queen's
Rangers, 446.
Ahoopy River, 259.
Ainslie, Lt. Henry, 392.
Albany, 140. 263, 376, 384, 440.
letters dated from, 140, 142, 143.
Albemarle Co., Virginia. 325. 447,
448.
Alexandria, Virginia, 389, 390.
Allanby, Mr., 335.
Ailaz, Major James, 302.
letter from, 303.
Allen :
Ensign Adam, 143.
Andrew, letter from, 201.
, letter to, 200.
Ethan. 144.
, exchange of, 97. 136, 164.
179, 217.
-, treatment of, 22.
Heman, 164.
, letter from. 147.
, letter to, 136.
John, refugee, 384.
Lt.-Col. William, 403.
, his battalion, 159.
, letters to, 139. 159, 163.
(?) (heads Indians of St. John).
209.
Alligator Bridge. 269, 270.
Almodovar. Marquis de, 448.
Altamaha River, 195, 209, 216, 224.
228, 236, 259, 260, 266.
Amboy, 88, 377, 441, 445.
letters, &c, dated from, 121,
357, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422.
America :
on the question of the authority
of the civil governors over the
troops, 1.
conciliatory bills to quiet dis-
orders in, &c, 195, 258,
259.
Governors in, circular to, 18.
post office deputies in, 383.
American :
army, 185. (See also Washing-
ton.)
, Deputy Q.-M. -General of,
187.
, German deserters and
prisoners in, 199.
i , trumpeter, a deserter of,
, Brunswick soldiers enlist
in, 250.
, officers, 267, 342, 467,
472; letter from, 76.
, 9th Virginia regt., 154,
155.
, Silk Stocking Company,
473.
— — . (See also Americans),
pirates, 265.
ships, fleet, gallies, privateers,
&c, 239. 323, 423, 427, 441,
452, 453. 454, 457, 459, 461,
462.
Americans :
attitude of, 93.
besiege Rhode Island, 286, 287.
capture 'Martha" storeship,
359.
designs in fhe North, 415, 436.
expected to attack West
Florida, 214, 471.
expedition down the Mississippi,
213-215, 236.
influence and gain over Indians,
119. 137, 189, 243.
intended expedition to the
westward, 409.
send arms to Charles Town, 405.
Spanish assistance to, 113.
supplies to, 209.
suspected correspondence with.
418.
486
INDEX.
Americans — cont.
threatened attack on East
Florida, and movements in
Georgia and South Carolina,
58, 224, 227, 228, 236-237,
243, 244, 251-252, 253, 259,
260, 266, 269, 270, 271, 272,
275, 276, 305.
, losses of, in Georgia, 395,
399.
, strength of. near Jack-
sonburgh, 446.
, affair at Stono Ferry,
472-473.
Amherst, Lord, 388.
letters from, 121, 363, 364, 367,
383, 480.
letters to, 360, 451.
Ancaster, Duke of, 280.
Andre, Captain John :
notes or letters from, 375, 438.
448, 466.
letter to, 435.
with Col. Hyde as commissioner
to exchange prisoners, letters
from, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422.
f letters to, 413, 420, 421.
Annapolis (Nova Scotia), 170, 423,
436, 441.
fort at, 23, 468.
Anspach or Brandenburg Anspach :
treaty, 86.
troops of, or Anspessades, 78,
98, 101, 110. 118, 121.
Anticosti, Isle of, 316.
Antigua, rum from, 184.
Appleby, Captain, 174.
Apthorpe, Mr., deputy paymaster,
14, 15, 37, 46, 47, 54, 64-65, 70,
71, 74, 83.
Arbuthnot :
Lt.-Gov. of Nova Scotia, and
Admiral [Mariot], 21, 81, 209.
, letter to, 80.
Lieut., 394, 417.
Archdale, Capt. -Lieut., 382.
Ardilignach, 147.
Armstrong, Alida, refugee, 443.
Arnold, Brig. -Gen., agreement with
Capt. Forster, touching
prisoners, 41 ; mentioned, 49.
to arrest David Franks, 316.
Athearn :
Abijah, 306.
James, 306.
Atkins, Captain, 88.
Atkinson, Richard. 116, 125.
letters from. 126, 127.
Attlie. Attle, [Atleel. Col. Samuel.
70, 105, 106.
letter to, with others. 74.
suggested exchange of. 70.
Augusta (Georgia), 469.
County (Virginia), 387.
B
Bacon :
Anthony, 12, 135, 137, 339, 401.
and Durand, Messrs., 242.
Bahamas, 343, 444.
Bailey, Lieut., 17.
Baillie :
Capt. Alexander, letter to, 331.
Ensign Arthur, 139.
Baird :
Sir James, 24, 81.
Capt. John, memorial and letter
from, 418, 419.
Baker, Aaron, 373.
Balcarres, Lord, 155, 264, 269.
Balfour :
Major, 93.
Captain, 73.
Baltimore, 382, 383, 387. 389.
Barbadoes. rum from, 184.
Barbary, 35.
Barklev, Capt. Andrew, 459, 460,
462, 4(51).
joint proclamation with McLean,
458, 459.
letters from, 436, 452, 453, 454,
457, 461.
letters to, 453, 456.
Barrington :
Lord, secretary at war, 9, 382.
, letters from. 2, 3, 5. 6,
7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19,
20, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32,
33, 35. 36; 38, 39. 40, 41, 42,
43, 44'. 45, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52,
.55, 57, 63, 66. 67. 68. 70, 71,
72, 73, 74, 75, 78. 81, 87, 88,
89, 90, 91, 92. 93. 94. 95. 97,
98, 99. 102, 103. 106. 107, 108.
109, 110, 111, 113. 115. 117.
118, 119, 121. 122, 126, 127.
128. 129, 130, 131, 132, 134.
135, 148, 149, 153, 157. 161.
175, 176, 177, 178, 187, 188,
196, 201. 211, 217, 219, 233,
234, 237. 239, 240, 243, 250.
252' 253, 254, 257. 262. 268.
269, 270. 271, 273. 278, 280,
284, 300, 310. 311, 323, 331.
335, 342, 349, 350, 351, 352,
357, 358.
letters, or memorials to.
25, 28, 29 39. 44. 62, 67, 68,
70, 89, 97, 98, 106, 108. 110,
114, 115, 116, 121, 124. 147,
152, 163, 180. 181, 183, 187,
200, 203, 205, 219. 230, 231.
235, 244, 246, 264. 268, 275.
278, 281, 286, 298, 309. 317,
358, 360, 368. 378, 385. 401.
408.
Captain, 353.
INDEX.
487
Barron :
Captain, 170, 178.
Lieut., 96.
Barrow :
Thomas, Deputy Paymaster
General, 47, 53, 54, 65, 248.
432, 433, 469.
, letter frcm, 433.
, letters to, 95, 104, 109,
210, 211.
Lieut., 106, 202.
Bartling, Captain, 344.
Barton, Lieut. -Col. J.. 150, 466.
Bath, 268.
Batt, Major Thomas. 70, 122, 156.
letter from, 123.
Bay Verte, 416.
Bavard :
* Lieut. -Col. [John], 311, 362.
Samuel, junr., allowance to,
375.
William, allowance to, 375.
Mr., vendue master, 407.
Bayeux, Thomas, 126.
Baylor. Col., 388.
Baynton, Lieut. Benjamin, 139.
Beach, Theophilus, Yeats & Co.,
253.
Beatty, Mr., 361.
Beauclerck, Ensign, 103.
Beaufort, 225, 470, 473.
fort at, 224.
island, 446, 447.
Bedford township, 169.
Bedford's Bay, 465.
Beech, Rev. — .. 97.
Bennington, 178.
Bentley, Thomas, 25.
Bergen, 404.
County, 414.
Bermuda or Bermudas, 17, 246,
464.
Berrenger, Lt.-Col., 255.
Bertie, Lord Robert, letter to, 40.
Bethune, Mr. or Farquhar, 206.
letter to, 188.
Bibby, Capt. or Lt.-Col. Thomas,
193, 306, 307. 474.
letters from. 292. 346, 348.
letter to, 307.
Birch :
Lieut. -Col. Samuel, memorial
from, 221.
, memorial mentioned, 115,
382.
Thomas, 11.
Bird:
Lieut. H.. letter from. 397.
or Byrd, Lieut, or Capt., 219,
237. 255, 262.
Rocks, 316.
Bishop, Capt., 148.
Bissett, George, 280.
Blagden, Dr., 430.
Blair. Mr., 10th Regt.. 118.
Blakenev, Major or Lt.-Col. W., 38,
175. 383.
letter from, 163.
letter to, 161.
Bxand, Col. (Theodorick), Ameiican
officer, 350, 353, 391, 440,
445, 479, 483, 484.
letter from, 474.
letter to, 475.
Blauvelt, Thunis, 414.
B1S?£ CaPt-, American officer, 325,
Blundell, Mr., 2.
Blunt, Lt.-Col., 52, 97.
Board of General Officers 42 7?
104, 117, 142, 278.
•, report, 73 ; mentioned, 98
, opinion, 373, 374.
of Field Officers, 279.
Boddington, John, letter from 86.
Boilston, Thomas, 300.
Bolton, Lt.-Col. Mason,
letter from, 408.
letter to, 466.
Bonham Town, 121.
Booth :
Benjamin, 369.
John, 369.
Boston, 178, 179, 300. 318, 362, 370,
454, 458, 459, 460, 462, 483.
Association proposed to the
citizens, 18.
Bay, 179.
French fleet at, 286, 287.
Harbour. 18.
in connection with occupation
by the British, 2. 5, 6. 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 14, 15, 17. 24, 25, 31,
33, 34, 36, 37, 38. 41, 47, 57,
65. 79, 90, 240.
in connection with Burgovne,
141, 144. 151, 154. 167, 169,
229, 238, 248, 264. 267, 283,
308, 313. 314, 319. 320 331,
339, 426, 480.
letters dated from, 4, 16, 18,
21, 22, 28. 173, 174. 179, 185,
270. 283. 284, 287, 288 294,
29o, 299, 303, 313, 316. 319,
321, 324, 328, 331. 333, 337.
341, 350, 358.
regiment (American) raising at.
229.
Bosville. Capt., 87.
Boswell, Lieut. Thomas, 143.
Botsford. Amos, letter from, 468.
Boudinot, Elias, commissary of
prisoners, 150, 152, 158. 164,
181. 184, 191, 192. 261.
letters, &c. from. 136, 151, 152,
154, 177.
letter to, 155.
Bound brook, 121.
Bourmatrie, Mons. 79.
Bourneman, Lieut., 245.
Bowden. Capt., 400.
Bowlev, Arnold, letters from, 433.
Bowlsbv, Richard, 482.
Bovce/Mr., 268.
Bovd:
* George, 240, 386.
Capt. (ThomasV 108.
Capt., 371.
488
INDEX.
Bradford :
Mr., 68.
Captain of Guard, 169.
Bradshaw. Thomas, letter from, 2.
Braithwaite or Brathwaite, Capt.,
14, 17, 83.
Brandenburg-Anspach. See Anspach.
Brandewine or Brandywine, 207,
434.
Brant, Joseph, 484.
Bremerlehe or Lehe, 34, 42. 54, 111,
112, 118, 426.
Bretigney, Mons. De, 226.
Brewer, Isaac, refugee, 404.
Brice, Major or Capt., 360, 383.
Bridgham, Mr.. 73.
Brindley, George, Dep. Commissary,
160.
Bristol. 42.
Broad River, South Carolina, 227.
Bromhead, Edward, chaplain, 373.
letter from, 373.
Brookfield, William, 88.
Brower or Brown. Abraham, 357,
361, 365, 374, 380.
Brown :
Dorcas, letters from, 388.
Lieut. John Hamilton, memorial
from, 418.
[Thomas], Lt.-Col. of Rangers,
198, 199, 221, 223. 243. 244,
302, 419, 427, 448, 483.
, his Rangers, 473.
, letters from 195, 209,
224, 227, 233, 269.
, letters to, 234, 455.
(Major in 60th), 122.
Capt., 14th Rogt., 148.
Mr., chaplain, 291, 292.
— . keeper of hospital stores, 3.
Brown or Browne, Major, American
service, 87, 89.
Browne :
Isaac, rector of Newark. New
Jersey, 400.
Montfort. Brig. -Gen. and Gov.
of Bahamas, 105, 468, 482.
— , letter from. 100.
-, letter to, 166.
Peter, assistant surgeon, 400.
Capt.. 52nd Regt., 13.
Capt., 124.
Lieut., 21st Regt., 268.
Bruce :
Andrew. Major or Lt.-Col., 6,
280.
Lt.-Col. James, 286. 417, 436,
469.
. letter from. 467.
letter to. 466.
Lieut., 70th Regt., 469.
Brudenell, Rev. Edward, 292. 306.
307.
Court of Enquiry on, 306.
letter from, 291.
letter to, 291.
Bruen, Major. 348.
Bruere. George. Lieut. <>r Captain,
248, 262. 419.
petition of. 28.
Brunswick (Europe) :
Duke of. 290, 294, 296, 345.
letters dated from, 77, 90, 94.
treaty to supply troops, 25.
troops, 31, 229, 245, 250, 297.
301, 304, 309, 313, 328, 344,
421, 443; 451.
, detained at Lunenbourg,
Nova Scotia, 436.
, payment of, 343, 344, 345.
, under convention of Sara-
toga, 426.
(America), 90.
Brush, Margaret, widow of Crean.
memorial, &c. of, 373.
Buchanan, Capt. of Queen's Rangers,
| widow of. 373.
! Bucks Count v, letters dated from.
I 77, 78.
Buis en Dauphine, letter dated from.
181.
Bulkelv, Trake (?), 265.
Bull:
Thomas, 106.
Wiiliam, Lt.-Gov. of South
Carolina. 132.
Bunkers Hill, 52.
Bunvan, Mr., 63. 81.
Burch, Rev. Mr., 311.
! Burd, Col., American officer, letter
to, with others, 74.
Burdon, Lieut., 115.
i Burfoot, Mr., 277.
| Burgess :
Captain. 394, 417.
Mr., 36.
Burgoyne :
Lieut.-Gen. John, 37, 129, 1.50,
156, 166, 168, 169, 179, 186,.
210, 218, 220. 222, 229, 232.
238, 247. 248, 250. 263, 264,
267, 271, 275. 295, 296, 298.
325, 339. 356, 376, 440, 466.
, account for provisions for
German troops, 179.
— , agreement with Maj.-Gen.
Heath, 221.
, convention with General
Gates, 221.
, his armv. 146, 149, 160,
163, 164. 169, 178. 179. 187.
209, 249, 271, 277, 443. (See
aho Troops of Convention.)
, his regiment, 7.
. letters from, 140, 143.
153, 154. 172, 173, 174, 175,
180, 183, 186, 192, 193, 226.
, letters to, 151, 165, 173,
174, 180, 182. 185, 191, 196.
, pav of. 66.
Col. (Sir) John, 207.
, as commissary of musters.
240, 262.
, letter from, 230.
Burling, Mr., 375.
Burlington. Yorks, 311.
Burnam, William, 254.
Burns, Capt. George, 173.
commission to, 1.
letter from. 3&4.
INDEX.
489
Bushy Park, 47.
Butler :
John, Major or Lieut. -Col., 286,
287, 438, 484.
, his Rangers, 278.
, letter from, 466.
John, agent to contractors at
Halifax, 360, 369. 466.
Butteineister, Mr., 99.
Byrd. See Bird.
Bvron, Admiral, 285.
Calder, Sir Henry, 364, 435.
Calderwood, Lieut., 396.
Callbeck, Phillips, 354, 355, 425, 452.
his corps, 452.
letters from, 354, 465.
letters to, 27, 308, 335, 430.
Cambridge, Mass :
in connection with Burgoyne's
army, 150, 160, 168, 179, 180.
232, 281, 283, 296, 303, 314,
321, 326, 327, 328. 329, 331,
332, 336, 337, 338, 340, 341,
342, 345, 347, 348, 353, 387,
481.
letters dated from. 22, 27, 150,
153, 168, 172, 173, 175, 178,
179, 180, 182, 183, 186, 192.
193, 220, 222, 245, 247, 248,
249, 250, 254, 255, 256, 262.
263", 264, 266, 267, 268, 260,
273, 274, 281, 282 283, 284,
285, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292,
293, 294, 296, 297, 298, 299.
300, 301, 303, 304, 306, 307,
308, 309, 310, 313, 314, 315.
320, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326,
328, 329, 330. 331, 332, 336,
338, 340, 341 ; 343, 344, 346,
347, 348, 350 353, 356, 357.
minister of, 425.
Cameron :
Alexander, Depnty-Superinten-
dent of Indian Affairs, 190,
214.
, appointed Superintendent
of Indian affairs, 423, 424,
427. 470.
, commands Light Horse
Provincial Troops, 186, 187.
- letters to. 120, 123, 423,
455.
Sergeant, 215.
Camp, Abiathar, letter from, 470.
Campbell :
Lieut.-Col. Archibald (71st), 90.
, exchange of, 136, 147,
164, 178, 179, 217.
, expedition to Savannah,
323, 340, 363, 367, 369. 398.
426.
Campbell, Lieut.-Col. Archibald— cont.
, proclamations, 366, 368,
392.
, promotions by, 359.
, inarch into the Upper
Country, 392.
, leaves Georgia, 398.
, letters from, 164, 369, 392,
395, 396, 397.
, letters to, 147, 339, 370;
mentioned, 424.
Donald, letter from, 204.
, letter to, 201.
Elias and Elihu, 88.
F., 4.
Lt.-Col. George (Orange Rang-
ers), 363.
Brigade Major [ James], c 96, 411.
Lieut. James, 217.
John, Lt.-Col., Brig, or Maj.-
Gen., 469.
-, commands in West
Florida, 323.
, letters from, 25, 116, 150,
380, 396, 403, 411, 431, 438,
443, 452, 470, 477.
, letters and memorials to,
270, 323, 366, 395, 397, 403,
424, 440, 446, 456, 476.
, promotion to Ma j. -Gen.,
410, 443.
Lt.-Col. (John, of 74th), 240,
250, 319, 362.
, expedition to Penobscot,
436 440.
, 'letters from, 286, 299, 385.
. letter to, 370.
Lt. John, letter from, 147.
Lord William, Gov. of South
Carolina, 132, 239, 258, 304.
, letter from, 5.
■, letter to, 19.
Capt. William, of North Caro-
lina Provincials, 68.
Major, of 44th, 57.
Capt. (62nd), 264.
Capt., 285.
Capt. or Lieut, (of 71st), 444.
Lieut., Assistant Q.-M.-G. to the
Troops of Convention, 283,
314, 315, 325, 326, 329, 330,
331-332, 333, 334, 335, 336,
337, 341, 356, 363, 404.
Lieut. (55th). 187.
Lieut., 318.
Canada, 50, 89, 94, 97, 170, 207,
376, 422, 440. 474.
expedition against (1747), 1.
in connection with Col. Guy
Johnson, 101, 102, 220, 282,
287, 371, 381.
in connection with the German
Troops of Convention, 165,
222, 232, 245, 248, 250, 356,
257, 266, 269. 281, 289, 290,
294, 297, 308, 309, 314, 315,
317. 320, 321, 322, 325, 329,
330, 331, 332, 333, 344, 350.
421, 426, 442, 445.
490
INDEX.
Canada — cont.
stores, recruits, victuallers, &c.
for, 8, 32, 57, 79, 80, 83, 92,
157, 399, 402.
Canadasega, 484.
Canadian Indians, letter to, 358.
Canadians, 140.
with Col. Guy Johnson, 317,
318.
Canaveral, Cape, 293.
Cande, Enos, 268.
Canso, 102, 171.
Gut of, 265.
Cape Breton, 251, 255, 266.
coal from, 37, 48, 122, 205.
Cardigan, 1.
Carleton, Sir Guy, 72, 94, 97, 126,
129, 157, 159, 207, 268, 271,
291 329.
letter's from, 40, 110, 145.
letters to, 55, 71, 99.
pay of, 65.
Carlisle, Earl of, as one of the Com-
missioners for restoring peace,
231, 347.
Carolina, 303, 427, 447, 473.
engagement in, 437.
loyal refugees, 260, 261, 467.
people of, 275.
Royalist corps, 274, 276, 282.
(See also Provincial Troops,
South Carolina Royalists.)
Carteret, H. P., joint letter from,
with Le Despencer, 383.
Casco Bay, 423, 460, 483.
Cassel, 84, 250.
letters dated from, 76, 109.
Cat Island, Georgia, 224.
Cathcart :
Lord, letters from, 408, 418,
421.
, refers petitions, &c, to
Col. Morris, 385, 414.
Lieut. Charles, 217.
Catherwood, Robert, surgeon, 138.
letter from, 89.
Cavan, Earl of. 62.
Cavendish, Lord Frederick, 71.
letter from, 70.
Cedars, capitulation at. mentioned.
49.
Chalmers, Lt.-Cbl. James, 403.
letters to, 143, 151, 159.
C'li amble. Chamblee or Chamblv, 51,
72, 94, 110. 115, 180.
Chamier, Daniel, Commissarv, 34, 56,
t 70, 83, 92, 102. 142.
instructions to, "33.
Champagne, Forbes, 39.
Champion & Dickenson, Messrs.,
36.
Ohamplain, Lake, 128.
Chapman :
Lieut. TLigonier], 268, 317, 351.
Lieut. Samuel, 150.
Charlestown TMass.l, 25. 41, 50.
(South Carolina), 5. 224. 228,
405, 470, 473.
Charlotte Town, Island of St. John
letters dated from, 3-54, 355',
415, 428, 429, 437. 451, 452.
works at, 465.
Charlotteville, Virginia, 313, 320,
325, 338, 350, 353, 387, 391,
483.
letters dated from, 401, 403, 426,
439, 441, 443, 444, 445, 449,
451, 464.
Chase, Thomas, 187, 275.
Chatham, 102, 284.
barracks, 404.
letters dated from, 88, 106.
Cheap, Thomas, 100.
Chelsea Hospital or Board, 87, 240,
243, 391, 437.
Chene, Capt., 420.
Chesapeak, 276.
( licsnut Hill, 434.
Chester, Peter, Gov. of West Florida,
113, 118, 119, 124, 239, 403,
424.
letters from, 57, 73. 131, 182,
213.
letters to, 84, 107, 123, 236, 243,
406, 424.
proclamation, 177.
raises Independent Companies,
411, 412.
Chew, Joseph, 34, 468.
certificates by, 422, 431, 440.
letter from, 30.
Chichester (England), 54.
Chinnery, Capt., 147.
Chisholm, Alexander, 468.
Christie, Mr., 36.
Clapham, John, letter from, 455.
Clark :
Chas. Wm., 159.
Francis Rush, commission to,
45.
, letters to, 73. 161.
or Clarke, George. See Clerk.
Lt.-Col. George Rogers, 385,
387, 391, 397, 441, 471.
, letters from, 396, 399.
, letter to, 138.
Clarke :
Lt.'-Col. [Alured], 360.
, letter from, 80.
Francis, A.D.O. to Burgoyne,
141.
Jonathan, Assistant Commissary
General, 233, 234, 290, 292,
294, 297, 302, 308, 309, 314,
315, 319, 325, 326. 342, 345,
348, 464.
, letter. <fec. from, 150,
168, 175, 180, 182. 274, 283,
284, 285, 287, 288 300 319,
328, 403, 447, 448.
, letters to, 345, 449.
Lieut, or Capt.. 122. 177.
(?), hospital mate. 231.
INLEX.
491
Claw, John, 268.
Clay, Mr., 474, 475.
Cleaveland or Cleveland :
Col. or Brigr., 35.
, letter to, 86.
Capt. Samuel, 273.
Clerk, Lt.-Col. George, barrack-
master-general, 115, 162, 229,
236, 357.
letters to, 99, 162, 184, 200,
205.
Cleverly, James, 24.
Clifton, Lt.-Col. Alfred, letters to,
137, 139.
Clinton :
Gov. George, 1.
Sir Henry, 127, 143, 146, 153,
156, 161, 162, 168, 174, 184,
191, 210, 220, 253, 280, 285,
306, 348, 359, 409, 423, 447,
448, 451, 457.
, to join Howe from the
southern expedition, 30.
, pay of, as Major-General,
65.
, failure of junction between
Burgoyne and, 140-141, 143.
, succeeds Howe in com-
mand, 188, 242, 243, 246,
249.
, secret instructions to, 215.
, one of the Commissioners
for peace, 231.
, to take post on Penobscot,
284, 415-417.
, returns from expedition
to Rhode Island, 287.
, in connection with the
troops of Convention, 289, 290,
297, 302, 315, 316, 319-321.
323, 324, 325, 326, 332, 335.
341, 345. 346, 476, 478. 479,
483.
, Colonel of the Royal High-
land Emigrants, 367/
, to recover South Carolina,
406.
, on the inadequacy of his
forces to bring Washington to
an action, 434.
, letters from, 249. 250,
256, 258. 259, 260, 262, 264,
266, 268. 269, 270, 274. 275.
276. 277. 278, 279, 281, 282,
286, 287, 288. 290, 298, 299.
300, 301. 30-1. 308, 309, 311.
312, 313, 314, 316. 317. 319,
323, 324, 339, 340, 342, 343,
347, 348, 350, 352, 357, 358,
360. 361, 363, 367, 368, 369,
370, 371, 372, 374, 378, 379,
380, 381, 382, 385, 386. 387,
388, 395, 396, 398. 399. 405,
406, 408, 410. 413, 415. 416,
418, 420, 421, 423, 424, 427,
428, 429, 430, 431, 432. 434.
435, 450, 463, 466. 481. 482.
Clinton, Sir Henry cont.
, letters, memorials, &c. to,
20, 30, 188, 195, 206, 208, 215,
221, 227, 230, 231, 240, 242,
246, 248, 254, 255, 256, 257,
259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264,
265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270,
271, 273, 275, 276 277, 278,
279, 280, 281, 282, 284, 285,
290, 293, 299, 300, 301, 302,
303, 304, 305, 308, 309, 310,
311, 312, 314, 316, 317, 318,
319, 322, 323, 325, 328 329,
330, 334, 335, 336 337, 342,
343, &14, 345, 346, 349, 350,
351, 352, 353, 354. 356, 357,
358, 359, 361, 363, 364, 366,
367, 369, 370, 372, 373, 374,
375, 377, 378, 379, 380, 382,
383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388,
389, 390, 392, 393, 394, 395,
396, 397, 398, 399, 401, 403,
405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410,
411, 414, 415, 417, 418, 419,
420, 421, 422, 423, 425, 426,
429, 430, 431, 433, 435, 436,
437, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443,
444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449,
450, 451, 455, 456, 458, 459,
401, 462, 464, 465, 467, 468,
469, 470, 472, 476, 477, 480,
483, 484. *
, proclamations. 203, 265,
384, 395, 418, 447, 463.
I Close, Misses, 241.
Coberjuid, 2&5.
Cochran, Rebecca, letter from, 430.
i Cockran :
Capt. [Charles], 349.
Cnpt. Thomas, 439.
Coffin, Mr., 6.
I Cogeshall, James, 126.
\ Colbv, Stephen, letter from, 1.
Colden:
Cadwallader, certificate by, 417.
Richard Nicholls, 126.
Cole, Col. E., letter to, 225.
Colle, near Charlotte Ville, Virginia,
letters dated from, 421, 443, 451.
Collet, John or Capt., 3, 170.
Collier :
Sir George, 156, 169, 170, 171,
179, 209. 258, 318, 362, 393,
394, 417. 481.
Lieut. W., 321, 322, 323, 326,
332, 335, 338, 353, 397.
, letter from, 347.
Collins or Colins. Major, 451.
letter to. 445.
Colquhoun, Ensign, 48.
Colvill, Ensign, 80.
Commissioners :
His Majesty's, for restoring
peace (Howe and Sir Wm.
Howe) :
, declaration or proclama-
tion, 49, 60. 74.
492
INDEX.
Commissioners— cont.
(Carlisle, Clinton, Eden, &c.),
262, 298, 398, 422.
, Bill to appoint, 195.
, memorial to, 349.
for executing the office of Super-
intendent of Indian Affairs,
letters from, 440, 446.
, letter to, 438.
for exchange of prisoners. See
under Prisoners.
Committee for relief of soldiers'
widows and orphans, 116, 142.
letters to, 40, 43. (See also
Marine Society.)
Commons, House of, 195, 434.
Conciliatory Bills. See Acts of
Parliament.
Concord, letter dated from, 164.
Congarees, 228.
Congress, 60, 74, 75, 163, 213, 251.
256, 259, 262, 263, 268, 303.
349, 359, 387.
in connection with Burgoyne
and the Troops of Convention,
154, 232, 250, 255, 257, 267.
280, 282, 289, 298, 326, 327.
338, 345, 356, 378, 388, 441,
450, 463, 474, 475, 476, 479,
480, 481, 483.
President of, 261, 445, 450, 475,
476, 478.
resolutions, 49, 50, 70, 254, 258,
313, 316, 319, 320, 321, 322,
337, 338, 344, 375, 377, 379.
Connecticut, 248, 325, 347, 348, 379,
468, 470.
River, 353.
Connell, Lieut. John, 139.
Connolly, Lieut. -Col., 344, 349.
Connor, Lieut., 123.
Convention of Saratoga. See Sara-
toga,
troops. See Troops of Conven-
tion.
Cooke :
Charles and Robert, memorials
from, 349, 434.
Robert, 397.
Cornet, 382.
Cooper, Sir Grey, letters from, 35,
177, 349.
letters to, 359. 408.
Corbett, Capt,, 410.
Cork or Corke (Ireland). 12, 19. 33,
34, 38, 46, 54. 59. 64, 83. 103.
242, 322, 330. 339. 390. 394,
398, 399, 401, 471.
commissary at, 54, 59. 82.
letters dated from, 393, 400,
451.
Cornwall, 263.
Cornwallis, Earl, 21, 37. 65, 145.
letter from, 231.
offers his services, 415.
Corunna, letter dated from, 307.
Cottle, Shubael, 306.
Cottrell, Samuel and Deliah, 380.
Cowes, 134.
I Cowford, St. John's River, letters
| dated from, 270, 271, 277.
J Cox, Mr., of the Artillery, 155.
Cox and Mair, Messrs., letters from,
| 29, 32, 89.
Coxe, Daniel, letter to, 364.
recommends loyalist, 413.
Craig :
Major or Lt.-Col. James Henry,
278, 286, 367, 440, 457, 459,
461, 462, 481.
Captain, 444.
Crawf urd :
Capt, (52nd), [Henry], 18, 31,
88.
John, Deputy Commissary
General, letter from, 466;
mentioned, 467.
Cristall, John, 163, 336.
Croker, Michael, apothecary, 14,
194.
Crosbie :
Magnus, master of ship, 389.
Major William, 455.
, letter to, 435.
Crosier or Crozier, John, refugee,
383.
Crowder, Mr., 316, 368.
Crowell, Thomas, 380.
Cullen, Dr., 178.
Cumberland County, 373.
| Cumming, Lieut, Win., 101.
I Cunningham :
Capt. Daniel, 171, 253.
Major-Gen. Robert, letter from,
67.
Robert, loyalist, 227.
Provost Marshal, 152.
Currie or Currev, Capt. Ross, 143,
159.
Cusitaws, letters dated from, 139,
140.
Custor, Lieut, Thomas, 154.
D
Dalling, John, Maj.-Gen., and
Governor of Jamaica, letter
from, 366.
letters to, 106, 219, 449.
Dally, John, 421.
Dalrymple, Capt., 232, 233.
Danbury, 120.
Darby, Ensign Nath., 154.
Darien, 259.
Dartmouth, Earl of. letters from, 6,
7, 11, 17, 18, 19.
letters to, 4, 5.
Dashwood, Mr., exchange of, 70.
Daubenny, George, letter to, 42.
INDEX.
493
Davies :
Col. William, with Harrison, as
commissioner to exchange
prisoners, letter from, 421.
, powers, proposals, or letter
to, 414, 421, 422.
Ensign, 285, 303.
Dawkins, George, 239.
Day, Katty, refugee, 414.
Deane, Mr., 137.
De Birniere, J., letter from, 241.
De Burgh, Capt., 48.
De Courcy, Lt. James, 271, 352.
De Grey, Thomas, junior, letters
from, 374, 480.
letter to, 479.
Delancey, Major John, 139.
Delaware River, 194, 249.
Delworth, letter dated from, 133.
Dement, Wm., [Captain], 89.
Dennis, Mr., 219.
Desbarres, — , charts of, 393.
Desbrisay, Lieut. -Gov. Thomas,
letter from, 451.
Desbrosses, Elias, 203.
Detroit, 122, 241, 441, 484.
De Vaynes, — , 242.
Dewindt, or De Wint, 362, 394, 417.
Dickson :
Lt.-Col. Alexander, 84, 115, 411,
412, 471.
, letters from, 397, 403,
476.
, letters to, 41. 108, 255,
401.
Captain of " Margery," 352.
Diemar, Mr., 279.
Dijean, — , 391.
Disney, Capt., 13.
Dixon :
Major, 126.
Mr., 173.
Docotaligo, 483.
Domett, Joseph, 445.
memorial of, 483.
Dominica :
governor of, 245.
surrender of, 345.
Donaldson, Willi am, 253.
Donnellv, Marv, wife of John, 421.
Dortrecht, 99.'
Douglass, Capt., 411.
Downs, the. 59.
Drake, Fitzrandolph, refugee, 400.
Dravton, Chief Justice of East
Florida, 222, 223.
Drew, Captain, 25.
Duane, James, 475, 476, 477. 478,
479.
letter from, 463.
Dublin, 241.
letters from, 62, 67.
Dubois, Peter, letters, &c, from,
369, 377, 482.
Duffe, Lt.-Col., 278, 367.
Dulanv, Walter, Lt. or Capt., 143,
159,' ?27.
Dunbar, Major William, 5, 65.
Duncanson. Lt.-Robt., 352.
Dundas, Major, 51, 163, 175.
Dunmore, Earl of, 92, 208.
Durand, John, 339, 401.
Durnford, Elias, letters from, 118.
Dutchess County, New York, 426.
E
East Florida, 29, 30.
question of supplying cattle
from, 29-30, 35, 37.
Council of, 58.
military movements in, 58.
Indians to be engaged in defend-
ing, 56-57.
provision ships for, 125.
memorial of officers serving in,
157.
invasion of, apprehended or
actual, 105, 106, 109, 118, 119,
193, 221, 251-252, 253, 259,
260, 262, 266, 271, 275, 293-
294, 303.
Prevost's proposal of raising
Rangers, 119, 124.
Rangers or Tonyn's Rangers,
148, 166, 167, 193, 195, 197,
198-199, 202, 203, 209, 216,
221, 222, 223, 224, 239, 240,
243-244, 261, 262, 271, 272,
273, 282, 302, 304, 305, 442,
448. (See also Lt.-Col. Thomas
Brown.)
state of, 197.
governor of, 245.
expenses of, 248.
troops from, [to Georgia], 446.
and West Florida, or the
Floridas, 56, 84, 107, 108, 124,
131, 162, 185, 247.
East India Company, 36.
East Indies, 234, 367.
Easton, letter dated from, 418.
Ebenezer, 473, 474.
letters dated from, 382, 389,
398, 399, 405.
Eck, Lieut. Peter, 139.
Eden, William, 231.
I letter to, 333.
Edgar Town, Martha's Vineyard,
290.
I Edinburgh, 66.
raises a regiment, 187.
Edisto, 473.
Edmonston or Edmonstone :
Major, 87. 89, 112.
Captain, 439, 440, 443, 445, 451,
467.
Egg Harbour, 416.
Elam, Mr., 238.
Eibert, American General, 228, 259,
803.
Elizabeth Town, 90.
494
INDEX.
Elliot :
Andrew, 225.
, letters from, 146, 161, 174,
194, 212, 218, 386, 435.
, letters to, 126, 127, 153,
162, 185.
, opinion, with D. Jones,
366; mentioned, 386.
Sir Gilbert, 430.
Ellis, Lieut, of " Hinchenbrook,"
221, 228.
Elphinston or Elphinstone, Capt.
Keith, 258, 260, 275, 276, 293, 314,
473.
Emmerick, Capt., 104.
Enfield [Connecticut], 325, 353.
England :
camps forming in, 241.
Lieut. Poole, 266.
Capt. [? Richard], 257, 326, 445.
(Enoree) Inneree, river, 228.
Erie, Maj.-Gen.. letter to, 20.
Erskine, Sir William, 73. 187, 310.
363, 410.
appointed Brigadier, 35.
letters to, 33, 104.
Erving, John and George, mer-
chants, 8.
Essex County, 385.
Estaing, Comte d\ 313, 315, 316.
letter from, 313.
letter to, 313.
Evans, Capt., 131.
Ewald, Capt., 43.
Eyre, Lieut. Thomas, 175, 185.
letter from, 169.
F
Fairlamb, John, Lt. or Capt., 239,
360.
Falconar, John, letter to, 51.
Falmouth (England), 24.
(New England), 381, 393, 416,
440, 454, 459, 460, 483.
Fanning, Lt.-Col., letter to, 89.
Fanshawe, Capt., 167, 221, 223, 247.
Farmers General, (French), 93.
Farmington, 87.
Farrel. Capt., 164.
Faucitt :
Col. or Maj.-Gen. Wm., 54, 78.
79, 111, 426.
, letter from, 68.
Captain, exchange of, 126.
Fawson, Lieut. John, 253.
Featherstone or Fetherston, Capt.,
439, 442, 445, 451.
letter from, 450.
Fell, Judge, 186.
Feltham, Capt.-Lt., 278.
Fennings, Mr., surgery man, 3.
Ferguson :
Dr. [Adam], 262, 263.
Hugh, letters to, 177, 181.
Capt. 70th, [Patrick], 93, 94.
Capt. of H.M.S. Sylph, 213.
Fielding, Capt., 265, 285.
Finucane, Andrew, 468, 469.
Fisher, Mr., 208.
Fishkiil, 345.
Fitter, James, letter from, 62.
Fitzherbert, Capt., 209, 210.
Fitzpatrick, R., letter from, 230.
Fitzsimmons, Thomas, adjutant, 253.
Flat Bush, letter dated from, 405.
Fleming, James, 20.
Flood, Thomas, petition of, 484.
Floridas. See East and West
Florida.
Flashing, Long Island, letters dated
from, 100, 105.
Foetus, Capt., 170.
Ford, Ensign William, 143, 159.
Forster :
Captain of 16th [Anthony], 470,
477.
Capt. or Maj. George, agree-
ment with Arnold touching
prisoners, 41 ; mentioned, 49.
, letters from, 264, 334;
mentioned, 337.
Forts :
Amherst, 465.
Barrington, 209, 221. 224, 259.
Bute or Manchack, 323, 412.
Cape Fear, 3.
Chartres, 41.
Cumberland [Nova Scotia], 23,
70, 156, 170, 209. 362, 436.
, letters dated from, 172,
384.
Edward, Windsor (Nova Scotia),
23, 443, 468.
, letter dated from, 69.
, situation and description
of, 69.
Frederick, 380, 382. 387. 389.
390.
Gage, Illinois, 25.
, a/c at, 25 : mentioned,
71.
, letter dated from, 122.
George, formerly Fort Morris,
Georgia, 369.
Howe, 209, 362, 436, 468.
Johnston, N. Carolina, 3, 4,
5.
Mcintosh, T98, 202. 225.
Morris, afterwards Fort George,
368, 369.
Panmure, 477.
Patrick Henrv, letters dated
from, 369, 399. (See also Fort
Sackville.)
Pitt, 122, 213. 214.
Pownall, 4.58.
Sackville, Post St. Vincennes.
surrender of, 385. 387, 441.
471. (See also Fort Patrick
Henry.)
INDEX.
495
Forts — cont,
Tonyn, 228.
, letters dated from, 224,
227, 233.
Wallace, 484.
Foster, George, Lt. of Marines, 166.
Fowies :
O., letter to, 154.
, memorial from, and other
American officers, 152.
Robert L., 268.
Foxcroft, Mr., exchange of, 70.
Foy, Mr., 469.
France, 163, 226, 241, 243, 251, 254.
trade of, 112, 113.
Francklin, Michael, Superintendent
of Indian Affairs in Nova
Scotia, 170.
letter to, 428.
Franklin :
[Thomas], agent of prisoners,
206.
Governor William, certificates
or recommendations to loyal-
ists, 379, 381, 386, 399, 400,
404, 414, 430, 468, 470, 478,
484.
, exchange of, 74, 97.
, letter from, 347.
, losses of, 347-8.
, salary or allowance to,
350, 375, 410.
Franks :
David, commissary of prisoners,
316, 322, 359, 361.
Moses, 316.
, letter from, 359.
Fraser :
Capt. Alexander, 484.
Elizabeth, refugee, 376.
Hugh, chaplain, 376.
General [Simon], extract and
letter from, 66, 479.
, letter to, 21.
, raises 71st regiment, 21,
24.
, regiment or corps men-
tioned, 43, 63, 178.
Capt. 1st Foot Guards, 349.
Frazer :
Brigadier [Fraser, Simon], 141,
Lt.-Col., letter to, 149.
Frederica, 247.
Frederick :
Maj.-Gen., letter to, 80.
Countv, Maryland, 20.
Town, 169.
Fredericksburg or Fredericksburgh,
350.
letters dated from, 338, 350. 387.
Freeman, Capt., 437, 438.
Freeman's Farm, 178.
French :
Adolph, 88.
Stent, 245.
the. on the Mississippi, 213.
, in Island of St. John, 465.
, question of war with, 265.
French — cont.
fleet or squadron, 260, 276, 282,
285, 286, 287.
, off Sandy Hook, 368.
officer, 226.
ships, 224, 225, 226.
Fricke, Capt., 344.
Frogg, Robert, 414.
Fullerton, Mr., 454.
Fuiton, James, 268.
Fundy, Bay of, 22, 96, 170, 381 394,
416, 441. '
Furman, Ezekiel, 418.
Fuser, Lt.-Col., 271, 302.
Fynnone, 1.
G
Gabbett :
Col. or Brigr. [Joseph], 21.
Ensign Joseph, 62.
Gage, General, 8, 9, 10, 14, 21, 42,
130, 159.
certificate by, 2.
letters from, 4, 33.
letters to, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13,
14, 18.
pay of, 65.
Gall, Brig.-Gen. W. R. de, 245, 294,
296, 298, 299, 332, 426.
letters from, 294, 478.
Galloway, Joseph, 160, 181, 183,
186, 193, 211, 218.
letters from, 145, 164, 166,
225.
letters to, 160, 162. 173. 218,
364.
Galphin, — , American agent to
Indians, 147, 189, 197.
Gait, Capt. Nathaniel, 211, 212, 216,
256.
Galvez, Don Bernardo de, Spanish
Governor of Louisiana, 470.
action of, on the Mississippi,
112-113, 115-6.
letters from, 109, 313.
letters to, 180, 443.
Gambier :
Admiral [James], 304, 423.
, letter to, 342.
Lt.-Gov. John, letter from, 482.
, letter to, 468.
Gardner :
or Gardiner, Major [Valentine],
41, 221. 223, 224.
William, letter from, 379.
or Gardiner, — , wharf officer at
Staten Island, 194.
Garnett, Capt. Joseph, 143, 159.
Garnish, Col., 333.
Garrett, — 391.
496
INDEX,
Gates, Maj.-Gen. Horatio, 140, 141,
142, 143, 144, 250, 263, 325.
339, 340, 341, 346, 351, 353,
480.
letters from, 341, 350.
letters to. 310, 350.
Burgoynes convention with,
139: mentioned, 140.
Gaull, William, letter from, 172.
Gayton :
Admiral. 115.
Oapt. of " Romulus," 342, 436.
Gazette (? London Gazette), 360.
Geddes, David, 173, 179, 233, 285,
287, 289, 315, 321, 322, 329, 330,
331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337,
338, 341, 343, 345, 346, 347, 397,
447, 448, 449.
Geismar, Capt. or Baron de, 476, 478.
letter from, 478.
George, Robert, 213.
(George III.), His Majesty, or the
King, 31, 50, 51, 52, 56, 72,
78, 81, 90, 94, 96, 97, 110, 115,
146, 178, 205, 224, 225, 244,
259, 278, 298, 310, 357, 367,
368, 463.
, commissions or warrants
from, 1, 3, 45, 97.
, petition to, 28.
, proclamation for suppres-
sing rebellion, &c, mentioned,
8.
, speech, 117.
George Town, 389, 390.
George's Island [Halifax], 436.
Georgia, 195, 199, 398, 431, 447, 483.
American forces in, threaten
East Florida, 119, 251, 252,
259, 260, 261, 266, 276.
, state of, 224, 225, 228,
259, 260, 266.
American governor and Council
of, proclamation, 252.
Southern Indians or Rangers to
make incursions in, 105, 195,
197, 198 209, 221, 225, 302.
Tonyn's idea of gaining posses-
sion of, 199, 225, 273, 306.
Prevost's project of invasion of,
211, 212, 223, 294.
Col. Campbell's expedition to.
359 398.
his success^ 392, 397, 398, 427.
advance of Col. Prevost into, 39o.
re-establishment of civil power
in, 399.
civil officers return to, 405.
governor, &c, of, letter to. 398.
, memorial of, 425.
German deserters, &c, arrive
in, 199.
German refugees from, 199.
loyalists, 240, 467.
merchants interested in. 349.
rebel or deserted estates in, 398,
467.
movements of both forces in,
462, 472, 473. 483.
Germain, Lord George, secretary of
state, 38, 85, 91, 95, 117, 165.
171, 238, 281, 282, 305, 38L
412, 425, 479, 480.
letters from, 19, 20, 24. 25, 27
28, 30, 31, 32, 33. 34, 35, 36,
39, 44, 45, 46, 55, 57, 61, 64,
69, 82, 87, 91, 92, 96, 99, 101,
103, 104, 105, 106, 109, 110,
115, 119, 121, 129, 131. 132,
133, 135, 162, 188, 195, 206,
208, 215, 221, 227, 230. 231,
246, 259, 260, 264. 270, 279,
284, 301, 311, 317, 335. 336,
342, 345, 351, 353. 354, 358.
370. 374, 375, 383, 386. 390,
391, 405, 406, 407, 408, 415,
422, 428, 429, 430, 437. 444.
449, 455, 456, 467.
letters, &c. to, 96. 100, 132,
142, 158, 164, 180, 181, 182,
183, 204, 2&5, 208. 218, 221,
235, 237, 249, 254. 260. 270,
276, 288, 290, 299. 308, 309,
311, 314, 317, 319, 324. 339,
349, 357, 361, 363. 367, 368,
369, 379, 383, 386, 405, 408,
425, 428, 431, 432, 434, 450,
469, 481, 482.
German :
refugees from Georgia. 199.
Town, 220, 261.
, letters dated from or near.
136, 137, 138. 139, 169.
troops (or foreign troops), 73,
164, 165, 207. 335. 412, 483.
, deserters and prisoners in
American service, 199.
-, in Burgoyne's army, or
prisoners of Convention, 140,
178, 179, 250, 257. 266, 281,
290, 296, 314, 324. 331, 332.
336. 346, 353, 354. 387, 426.
, , desert, 353.
, medicines or hospital ac-
counts, 73. 409.
, officers, 250, 257, 308.
, recruits for British corp^.
41, 42, 67, 70, 78.
, with Col. Guv Johnson.
316, 318, 362.
. (See also specifically.
Anspach, Brunswick, Hanau.
Hesse, and Waldeck.)
Go r many, 409.
Gibraltar, 221.
Gidnev, Joshua, refugee, 426.
Gilbert, Capt. Thomas, 439.
Gilchrist, Capt. George. 154.
Gilfillan, T., 231.
Gillan, Capt,, 38.
Gillbodv, Samuel, 376.
Gilman or Gillman, Capt.. 110. 177
Glasgow, 468. t
raises regiment, 187, 253.
Glasshune, Ensign John. 139.
Glazier, Major, 234, 244.
letter to. 237.
Glen. Mr.. 120. 135, 142.
INDEX.
497
Gloucester :
County, 368.
Duke of, 126.
Glover, Brig. -Gen. (American), 141.
Goldthwaite, Joseph, 66.
Goodrich, Bartlett, 208
Gordon :
Major Andrew, letter from,
113; mentioned, 157.
Lieut. Archibald, memorial
from, 418.
Lieut. Hugh Mackay, 323.
Robert, commissary at Corke,
64, 92, 102, 339/390, 405.
, letters from, 54, 393, 400,
401, 402.
, letters to, 339, 377, 382,
393, 398, 404, 406.
Lieut. William, of 52nd, 18, 81.
Capt., 49.
Lieut., 166.
Lieut., 303.
and Crowder, Messrs., 74, 86,
157, 210, 234, 277, 380, 468,
469.
, letters from, 217. 433.
, letters to, 145 158, 210,
233, 466.
Goreham :
Amherst, 173.
Lt.-Col. Joseph, 22. 23. 31, 122,
156, 158, 159, 285 362, 380,
415.
, appointment as Lt.-Col . 8.
, corps or regiment of, 80,
81, 111, 112, 123, 156, 157,
158, 164, 170, 172, 176, 362.
371, 436.
, letters from, 172.
, letters to, 156, 157.
Joseph William, 173.
Gouldsburv [? Goldsborough], 156.
Grafton, Mr., 226.
Graham :
Andrew, loyalist, 377.
Lt. J. J., letter from, 401 ; men-
tioned, 412.
John, Lt. Governor of Georgia,
132.
Major, 198.
Ensign, 110.
Grant :
General [James], 21, 228, 300,
399.
, letter to, 364.
, pay of, 65.
Major of 40th ["James"!, 21.
Ensign of 14th [James], 67.
Capt. John, commanding officer
of a detachment in the
Bahama Islands, letter from,
468.
, letter to, 343.
Lt. John, 128.
Jonathan, commissary of ord-
nance, 376.
Commodore, 242.
Lt. of H.M.S. "St. John," 198.
Cornet, 178.
3580
Graves, Vice-Admiral Samuel, 27.
letter from, 16.
| orders by, 16, 423.
Gravesend, Lt. -Government of, 332.
Grayson, Colonel, power, with others,
to exchange prisoners, 220.
■ Green :
Lt. or Capt. Thomas, 171, 253.
Mountains, militia, 143.
River, 228.
| Greenhow, Mr., 462.
■ Greenwood and Higginson, Messrs.,
memorial from, 349; mentioned,
424.
, Gregory, — , 227.
Grenada, 246.
| Grey, Maj.-Gen. Charles, 131. 300,
306.
letter to, 102.
Griffiths, Thomas, refugee, 414.
Gunning, Lt.-Col., 187. 286.
letter to, 227.
Gunter, Conrad, refugee, 381.
Gwin, Mr., 268.
H
Hague, the, 100.
Haines, John, 88.
Haidane, Henry, Lieut,, engineer,
451.
Haldimand, General Frederick, 26,
281, 287, 409, 421,- 426, 436,
442, 469, 481.
letters from, 271, 278, 288, 342,
390, 439, 477.
letters to, 281, 287. 376, 381,
382, 385, 398, 403, 408, 415,
421, 481.
pay of, 65.
Hale, Col., 255.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, 34. 47, 57, 72,
73, 80, 83. 96, 117, 122, 123.
159, 172, 179, 212. 232, 240.
250, 251, 252, 285, 286, 354.
412, 416, 425, 426, 429, 430,
452, 453, 456, 457, 459, 460.
461, 462.
barracks. 361-362. 436-437.
charity list, 206, 279, 318, 371.
coal for. 200, 280, 281. 285.
engineers at, 371 : commanding
engineer at, 465. (See a /.so
Spry.)
fortifications, works, or defences,
21, 22-23, 176, 266. 280, 299-
300, 301, 318, 361-362. 394.
gunpowder, &c, in or for, 317,
370, 371.
hospital, 176, 280-281. 317. 318,
362, 371, 394, 416. 436.
2 I
498
INDEX.
Halifax, Nova Scotia — cont.
letters, &c, dated from, 40, 41,
42, 43, 63, 156, 169, 176, 177,
178, 206, 209, 259, 265, 279,
280, 285, 286, 299, 308, 312,
313, 316, 317, 318, 358, 359,
360, 361, 363, 369, 370, 385,
392, 393, 394 435, 436, 440.
officer commanding at, letters to,
21, 285, 286, 287, 311.
ordnance wanted for, 395, 460.
prisoners in, 285.
provisions for, 32, 38, 46, 456.
provisions in stores at, 360, 369,
466, 467.
town major of, 44.
troops detained at, desired by
Haldimand, 390.
Hall, — , 176.
Capt., 426.
Hamilton :
Lieut. -Gov. Henry, 397, 441.
, capitulation of, 385, 471.
, letters from, 376, 387, 391,
437.
, letter to, 241.
Brig.-Gen. James, 306, 325, 346,
350, 351, 437.
, certificate by, 20.
, letters from, 306, 329, 330,
332 336
/letters to, 290, 292, 293,
307, 313, 319, 328, 329, 331,
333, 337.
, report from, and other
officers, 289.
Sir Robert, letter from, 28.
Lieut. -Col. (American Army),
261.
Capt. (Foot Guards), 87.
Capt. (71st Regt.), 310.
Lieut., 28, 31.
Hammond, Ensign Thomas, 143, 159.
Hampton, or Hampton Road. Vir-
ginia, 378, 382, 389, 404, 465.
Hanau, letters dated from. 88.
treaty to supply troops, 27, 88.
(or Hesse-Hanau), troops or
regiment, 245, 294, 298, 299,
421, 426, 451, 476.
Hancock, John, 225, 300.
Handfield, Capt., 56.
Hanly, Capt. Matthias, 139.
Hanrahan, Lt. James, 139.
Hanxleden, Lieut. -Col., 67, 412.
Harcourt :
Earl, letter to, 126.
Lieut.-Col., 115, 126, 129.
Hardware, Va., letter dated from, 447
Hardy, Mr., Qr.-Mr. of Independent
Company, 465.
Harlem Heights, 61, 62.
Harlev, Thomas, contractor, alder-
man, &c, 13, 15. 88, 166, 159,
172, 371, 401.
account with Treasury, 384.
and Drummond, Messrs., 38, 70,
71, 74, 79, 86, 184, 352, 356.
372.
Harnage, Maj. Henry, 353.
memorial from, 262.
Harrington, Capt. -Lieut. Henry,
262.
Harris, Lieut., agent to Navy Board,
404.
Harrison :
Col. [Benjamin], speaker of the
House at Williamsburgh,
letter to, 396.
Parker, 402.
Lt.-Col. Robert H. (American
Army), 94, 101.
, letter from, 97.
, letter to, 92.
, as commissioner with
Davies to exchange prisoners,
letter from, 421.
, powers, proposals, letter
to, 414, 421, 422.
Hartcup, Capt., engineer, 415, 458.
Hartford, letter dated from, 149.
Gaol, 87.
Harvie, Mr. or Col., 387. 440.
Hastings, Lieut., 121.
letter to, 49.
Havanna, 15, 303.
Haverfordwest, 20.
Haverstraw, 429.
Haviland's regiment, 254.
Hawker, Lieut. Edward, 35, 48,
83
Hay,' Mr., 242, 301.
Hayes, Dr. John McNamara, 314,
326, 344, 348.
letter from, 263.
Haynes, Edward, interpreter, 140.
Heath, Maj. -Gen. Wm., in connec-
tion with the Troops of Con-
vention, 182, 221, 226, 229,
232, 233, 255, 267, 268, 289,
290, 308, 313, 315, 322, 325,
326, 327, 329, 331, 332, 338,
341, 346, 348, 351, 463, 475,
476, 480, 481.
letters from, 173, 174, 185, 283,
284, 287, 288, 294, 295, 299,
303, 313, 316, 319, 321, 324,
328, 331, 333, 337, 340.
letters to, 172, 173, 174, 175,
180, 186, 256, 283, 285, 288,
289, 298, 300, 301. 304, 309,
320, 323, 324, 329, 330, 332,
336, 338, 341.
Hecht, F. W., 167.
Heister, Lt.-Gen., 34, 61, 62. 65, 66,
67, 68, 77, 79, 90, 103.
letter to, 35.
Helyar, Mr., 463.
Henderson, Lieut., 428.
letter to, 415.
Hendly, Col. David, letters to, 150,
168, 175.
Henneker, — , 242.
Henry, Gov. Patrick, letter from,
180.
letters to, 310, 313, 389.
Herries, Sir Robert, letter from, 93.
Hervey, George, Ensign, 262.
INDEX.
499
Hesse or Hesse Cassel, 61.
, Hereditary Prince of, 245.
, Landgrave of, 78, 79, 100,
167.
, treaty or convention to
supply troops, 26, 76.
Hanau. See Hanau.
Hessians, 33, 34, 35, 46, 47, 61, 64,
78, 99, 101, 109, 111, 112, 118,
121, 156, 178, 205, 229, 250,
311, 328, 340, 844, 361, 362,
365.
accounts, pay, or subsistence, 52,
53-54, 55-56, 63, 65. 66, 67, 68,
76-77, 78, 79, 85, 86, 89, 90,
92, 94, 95, 98, 100, 110, 114,
184, 451.
hospitals or hospital account,
166, 167, 168, 184, 187, 215,
409.
list of regiments, 43.
regiment of De Seitz, 394.
battalion of Trumbach, 472, 473.
battalion of Wissenbach, 472,
473.
officers, 238, 378.
prisoners, 151.
return of recruits, 426.
Hewell, Mrs., 92.
Hicks, John, 414.
Hickson, Mr., 230.
Hierlihy, Major or Lt.-Col. Timothy,
265, 280, 281, 286, 308, 429,
436, 437, 465, 468.
corps of, or his Independents,
265, 286, 308, 465.
letters from, 354, 355, 415, 451,
452.
letters to. 288, 354, 355.
Higgins, Mrs., 232, 233.
Hill:
Lt.-Col. [supposed John] ?64, 310.
, letter from, 263.
John, refugee, memorial of, 375.
Robert, 375.
Thomas, 264, 274.
Mr., 474.
Hillsborough :
Earl of, 2, 3.
township, letter dated from, 101.
Hiorn, Wm, 197.
Hodgson, Lt.-Gen. S., letters from,
39, 97.
Holland, 101.
, supplies storeships, 59.
Major, 436.
Lt. Edward, 139.
Holmes :
David, 189.
, letters from, 139, 440.
James, master of "Friendship,"
9, 10, 11, 13, 14.
Captain. 45, 66.
Home, Capt. W., Royal Fusileers,
treatment of, when prisoner, 75.
Homes, Catrena, refugee, 478.
Honfield. Mr.. 72.
Hope, Wm., 352.
Hopkins, Major, 275, 330, 333, 354.
Hosick 440.
Hospital or Hospitals, 3, 8, 13, 20,
32, 44, 53, 88, 89, 95, 98, 110,
117, 126, 138, 139, 194, 200,
201, 247, 248, 263, 295, 296,
3&4, 351, 365, 385, 414, 430;
478.
estimate for pay of officers of, 78.
stoppages, 81, 219.
stores, 90.
superintendent general, 91.
, duties of, 409.
to supply foreign troops with
medicines, 73. (See also Dr.
Nooth, superintendent, J.
Mallet, purveyor, &c.)
Hotham, Commodore Sir Charles,
174, 255, 441.
Houston, — , American Governor of
Georgia, 275.
Hovedon, Capt. Richard, 150.
letter to, 150.
Howe :
[Richard], Lord Viscount, 29,
48, 93, 171, 177, 233, 246, .251,
255, 256, 259, 262, 285, 300,
303, 304, 312.
, letter to, as joint Commis-
sioner with Sir William, 155.
[Robert], American General,
225, 259, 275, 303.
Gen. Sir William, 24, 30, 32, 39,
50, 52, 53, 54, 58, 71, 72, 74,
77, 78, 79, 86, 89, 90, 95, 96,
102, 103, 111, 120, 121, 122,
125, 126, 134, 137, 138, 139,
143, 145, 163, 181, 207, 224,
228, 231, 232, 233, 253, 255,
258, 264, 265, 266, 273, 277,
295, 304, 305, 311, 323, 334,
336, 360, 423, 428, 434, 435.
, commission as commander
in chief, 6.
, warrant to post officers to
vacancies, 27.
, appointed General in
America, 32.
, pay of as Major General, 65.
, orderly book, 41.
, letters from, 16, 21, 22,
27, 40, 41, 42, 43. 49, 50, 51,
,56, 57, 60, 61, 62, 70, 71, 75,
80, 81, 84, 85, 86 87, 89, 90,
96, 98, 100, 101. 102, 104, 105,
106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112,
114, 115, 116, 117, 122, 123,
124 126, 133, 134, 137, 142,
145, 150, 151, 153, 154, 155,
156, 158, 160, 162, 163, 164,
165, 166, 168, 169, 175, 180,
181, 182, 183, 184, 185. 191,
193, 196, 200, 201, 204, 205,
208, 209, 210, 211. 212, 215,
218, 219, 220, 222, 225, 230,
231, 233, 235, 237, 238, 242,
243, 244, 245, 246, 249, 254,
259, 262, 314, 364.
500
INDEX.
Howe, Gen. Sir "William— ct?tt.
, letters, &c. to, 6, 7, 8,
11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21,
22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32,
33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40,
41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48,
49, 50, 52, 55, 57, 58, 60, 61,
62, 63, 64, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71,
72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79,
81, 82, 84, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91,
92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99,
101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106,
107, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113,
115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121,
122, 123, 125, 126, 127, 128,
129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134,
135, 136, 137. 140, 143, 145,
146, 147, 148, 149, 151, 152,
153, 154, 156, 157, 158, 160,
161, 162, 163, 164, 167, 169,
172, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178,
179, 182, 183, 185, 186, 187,
188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 194,
195, 196, 197, 201, 202. 203,
204, 207, 208, 209., 211, 212,
215, 216, 217, 219, 220, 221,
222, 223, 225, 226, 229, 230,
233, 234, 237, 239. 240, 242,
243, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251,
252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257,
259, 260, 262, 266, 364.
, proclamations, 18, 28, 55,
61, 93, 96, 97, 105, 106, 127,
132, 136, 137, 138, 145, 150,
153, 160, 165. 178, 181, 183,
185, 186, 193, 201, 211, 218,
225, 231.
Howell, Rebecca, letter from. 106.
Howell's Tavern, 134.
Hubberton, 144, 256.
Hudson River, 149, 341.
Hughes :
Lieut. -Gov. Sir Richard, 318.
, letters from, 285, 312. 359,
469.
, letters to, 300, 371.
Lieut. Thomas (53rd Regiment),
letter from, 418.
-Hutcheson, Capt. or Major Francis.
5.
letter from, 116.
Hutchins, Mr., 41, 213.
Capt. (perhaps same as above),
412.
Hutchinson :
E., Dep. Adj. -General, 160.
Foster, 265.
Judge, 265.
Hyde, Col. West, 342.
with Andre as commissioner to
exchange prisoners. letters
from, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422.
, letters to, 413. 420, 421.
— — , correspondence mentioned.
432.
I
Ibberville, the, 323.
Illinois, 25, 214, 237, 471.
Imrie, John, 252.
Indian Affairs or Indians, 41 56, 58,
73, 81, 84, 101, 102, 108, 119,
120, 123, 124, 128. 137, 140,
147, 189-190, 195, 197, 198,
199, 202, 209, 212, 213, 214,
221, 225, 240, 243, 244, 251,
252, 260, 278, 286, 287, 302,
304, 305, 317, 323, 403, 469,
470, 483.
Affairs, Northern Department
of, 62, 282, 287.
, , secretary of, 30.
, . superintendent of,
32.
, Southern Department,
407, 471.
, , death of Stuart, and
the succession to the superin-
tendency, 403, 423. 424, 427.
455, 470.
, , Commissioners for,
438, 440, 443, 446.
presents, 92, 108, 123, 124, 147,
214, 293, 399.
restrictions on spirits to, 124.
trade, 182, 243, 423, 470.
tribes :
Abeeootchie, 207.
Catawbas, 259.
Chactaw, 84, 108, 118, 190,
206, 212, 214. 470.
, letter dated from the
nation, 188.
Chehaws, 207.
Cherokees, 105, 108, 147,
189, 190, 199, 228.
Chickasaw, 108, 118, 190.
206.
Creeks, Upper or Lower.
84, 105, 108, 143, 151.
189, 190, 191, 199, 202,
204, 240, 243. 251. 259.
302, 303, 399, 470.
. letter dated from the
nation, 206.
, talk from. 140.
, talks to, 142. 151.
Cowetas or Cowetalis, 189.
206. 207.
Cupitalis, 189.
Euplv, 206.
Great Tal lassie, 191.
Ketchita, 189.
Malente, 372.
Mickmack. 22. 372.
Monsok, 123.
(Northern). 216. 220.
INDEX.
501
Indian tribes — eont.
of Nova Scotia, 362, 372,
436.
Oakfuskees, 189. 191, 207.
Obekas, 207.
Passamaquoddy, 372.
of St. John, 465.
Seminoly, 190, 199, 204, 252,
275.
Six Nations, 226.
Ingles, Lieut. James, 143.
Inglis :
Charles, letter from, 368.
Samuel, 163.
Inneree. See Enoree River.
Innes, Lt.-Col. Alexander, 258, 302,
311, 340, 374, 448.
letter from, 95.
letter to, 234.
Intelligence, papers of, 29, 163, 409,
439.
Ireland, 7, 103, 108, 156. 162, 164,
174, 241, 364.
Lord-Lieut, of, letter to, 12.
Irvine, James, letter from, 405.
letter to, 406.
Irvyn, Major, 155.
Johnson, Col. Cuy — cont.
, letters from, 32, 67, 101,
106, 123, 147, 216, 226, 316,
361, 392, 435.
, letters to, 62, 101. 102,
220, 371.
Sir John, 422.
John, refugee, 476.
Sir William, 484.
Ensign William, 29th regiment,
313.
Dr. (of Georgia), 221.
Mr., son of Dr. Johnson, 221.
Johnstone, Governor, 231.
Jones :
Maj.-Gen. or Lt.-Gen. Daniel,
97, 263, 366, 451.
, letter from, 365.
, letter to, 150.
, opinion of, with A. Elliot,
366; mentioned, 386.
, reissues proclamation, 404.
John, chaplain, 65.
Brig, or Col. Valentine, 26 ; pay
of, 65.
Doctor, 241.
Jordan, Capt., 221, 225.
Jouet, Mr., letter from, 425.
Joynes, Major, 405, 406.
Judge Advocate General, the, 73.
Jacksonsborough, 446.
Jacob, Capt., 83.
Jamaica :
Piains (Long Island), 332.
(West Indies), 41, 115, 190, 213,
219, 245, 411, 471.
, letter dated from, 366.
James :
Sir W., 401.
Island, letter dated from, 437.
River, 350, 380, 391.
Jamieson, Neil, of Norfolk, Virginia,
136.
Jay, John, President of Congress,
475, 476, 478, 479.
letter from, 375.
Jeddore, 417.
Jeffries, Dr. J. (Halifax), 265, 280,
317, 362, 370, 371, 394.
Jenkinson, Charles, secretary at war,
letters from, 366. 367, 373, 379,
382, 383, 388, 390, 392, 399,
402, 409, 410, 414, 422, 430,
439, 444, 450, 464.
letters, <$$.. to, 359, 373, 423,
428/429, 430, 432, 4&5, 450,
463. 482.
Jersey or the Jersevs, 273, 434.
John's Island (S.C.), 472, 473. (See
also St. John's Island.)
Johnson. Col. Guv. 30, 62, 282, 287.
313, 362, 370, 371, 381, 4&5,
484.
, account, 32, 40.
K
Kacklin, Lt.-Col. Peter, 76.
Katencamp, Herman, consul, 307.
Kearney, Capt. Francis, 139.
Kearny, Michael, 126.
Kelly :
Hugh, 20.
Lieut., 355.
Kemble, Sam., 484.
Kendall, Anthony, 126.
Kenedy, Captain, 159.
Kennedy, Lieut., 452.
Kennevie, Ensign Robert, 394.
Kent, Rachael, refugee, 395.
Keppel :
General, 8, 40.
Lt., 305.
Kingborough [? N. Carolina], 4.
Kings Ferry, 345, 349.
Kingsbrklge, letters dated from, 168,
279.
Kington. Lt.-Col., 168. 193.
Kinsale, letters dated from, 309. 423.
Kirkland, Mr. or Col., 190, 204, 211-
212, 216.
Kittobar, 2.
Knecht, Anthony, memorial from,
312; mentioned, 395.
Knox, William, letters from, 118,
163, 175, 375, 392.
letters to. 68, 388. 430.
Knyphausen, General, 43, 61, 66, 90,
313, 344. 345.
502
INDEX.
Lady's Island, S. Carolina, 473.
La Fayette, Marquis de, letter from,
358.
La Grange, Barnardus, 400.
Laird, Capt, David, 12, 15, 99, 219.
Lambert, James, 88.
Lamont, Lieut. Hugh, 234.
La Motte, 391.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 75, 173,
194, 195, 444.
letters dated from, 377, 378, 439.
Land, Mrs., wife of Robert, 438.
Lander, Quartermaster, 149.
Lane :
Ed., 239.
Mr. [George, of 54th regiment],
80.
Lt. 22nd TRobert], 57.
Major, 368.
Langdon, Woodbury, 132.
Lashaer or Lasher," 365 380. (See
also Lezier.)
Laurens, Henry, President of Con-
gress, 328.
letter from, 261.
letters to, 192,. 193, 258.
Laurie, Lt.. 8, 67.
Lawrence, Captain, 136.
Lawrie, Mr. (American), 234.
Lawton, Abraham, 231.
Layard, Lt. Antonv Lewis. 40, 310,
360, 383.
Leadings, Laurence, 268.
Leary, Ensign Cornelius, 139.
Lebanon (Pennsylvania), 75.
Le Despencer, Lord, joint letters
from, with H. F. Carteret, 221,
383.
Lee, Maj.-Gen.v97, 129, 207.
, question of exchange of,
101, 133.
Col., letter to, 180.
(?), soldier in 22nd, 254.
Legge, Gov. or Col. Francis, 21, 22,
31.
his corps, 80, 111, 156. 159. 171,
209.
letter from, 96.
Lehe. See Bremerlehe.
Leigh, Capt., Foot Guards, 103, 410.
Leland, Lt., 311.
Le Maistre, Capt., 99.
Lernoult, Capt. R.B., 391.
letters to, 387, 397, 399.
Leslie, Alexr., Col. or Brigr., 35,
187, 410.
pav of, 65.
or Lesslie, Ensign, 274, 249.
Lewis, J., 17.
Lexington, 52.
Lezier, John, 357, 361, 374. (See
also Lashaer.)
Lincoln, Gen., 469, 483.
Lind, Lt.-Col. John, 292, 306, 307,
310, 329, 336, 346, 347, 348
356.
letters from, 290, 291, 292, 293,
329, 346.
letters to, 291, 292, 346, 348.
Lindegreen, or Lindegren, Ensign,
246, 255.
Lisbon, 221.
Lisburn, 241.
Little Tallassie, letters dated from,
129, 131, 135.
Litson, Ensign, 196.
Liverpool, 11, 12, 178, 241, 362, 440.
Livingston, Capt. Henry, 1.
Philip J., 426.
Lloyd :
Capt. John, 153.
, letter from, 152.
Capt. Thomas, of H.M.S.
"Atalanta," 116.
, letter to, 109.
Lieut., 187.
Loftus, Capt., exchange of, 126.
London, 190, 316, 409, 448.
letters dated from, 30, 32, 58,
64, 79, 80, 82, 88, 93, 121. 125,
126, 127, 128, 187. 230, 231,
278, 319, 322, 349. 359, 384,
401, 402, 430, 448.
places in :
Cavendish Square, 17, 268.
Conduit Street, 66.
Craigs Court, 29, 32, 89.
Downing Street, 36.
Fludyer Street, 68.
General Post Office, 221, 383.
Horse Guards, 73.
Kensington, 1.
Lombard Street. 28, 29, 30.
Merion Square, 2.
• Old Burlington Street, 39,
97.
Pall Mall, 36, 351.
Park Place, 33.
Pay Office, 46.
Pulteney Street, 62.
St. James's, 33, 35, 97, 215.
Long, Neave, Glover & Crichton,
Messrs., letter from, 125.
letter to, 126.
Long Island, 37, 55, 56, 64, 126, 207.
letters dated from, 105, 426.
prisoners on parole on, 192.
Long or Great Deer Islands, 393.
Longworth, Thomas, loyalist, 385.
Lord :
Capt, Hugh, 25, 41.
Simeon, letter from, 418.
Lorentz, Monsr. or John George,
53, 54, 63. 65, 66, 90, 95, 98,
184, 343, 344.
letters from, 53, 55. 76, 86, 89,
95, 99, 166, 167, 168.
letters to, 52, 86, 156, 167, 168.
INDEX.
503
Loring, Joshua, 82, 261.
letters from, 191, 192.
letter to, 82.
Lorraine, Nicholas, 484.
Lossberg, Hessian General, 343, 344,
345.
Lotz, Lt.-Col. Nicholas, 76.
Louisburg, 316.
coal from, 11, 122, 135, 251.
Louisiana, Spanish Governor of,
213, 443, 470. (See also Galvez.)
Lovell :
James, 27.
Brig. -Gen. Solomon, proclama-
tion, 482.
Low, Mr., note from, 376.
Loyalists, refugees, friends to Gov-
ernment, &c, 197, 218, 227,
239, 240, 242, 252, 268, 373,
402, 445, 469.
of Maryland, 20.
of South Carolina, 225.
at Halifax, 279, 318.
petitions or memorials of indi-
viduals, 345, 373, 375, 376,
379, 380, 381, 38«3, 3&4, 386,
388, 395, 399, 400, 404, 413,
414, 417, 418, 422, 425, 426,
430, 431, 433, 440, 443, 446,
455, 464, 468, 469, 470, 478,
483, 484.
list of a party, 281.
province for, 284.
treatment of, 345, 368, 369, 419,
464.
Lumley, Captain, 88.
Lunenburg (Nova Scotia), 313, 317,
318, 436.
Lushington, Major, 54.
Lynch, Major John, 139.
Lyons, Captain, 44.
M
Macartney, Lord, letter from, 155.
letter to, 246.
McBath or McBeth, James, letter
from, 414.
McCrea, Elizabeth, refugee, 446.
McCullock, Capt. Kenneth, 139.
McDonald :
Capt. Alexander, 380.
Lt. John, 151.
Brig. -Gen., question of ex-
change of, 60.
Capt., 80.
Capt., 318, 395 (perhaps same as
Ranald McDonell).
Mr. (of North Carolina), 4, 5.
McDonell or McDonnell :
Collin, 394.
[Ranald], Capt., 370, 371, 385,
(compare Capt. McDonald.)
Lt.-Col., 257.
Capt., 484.
McEvoy, Capt. Martin, 139.
McGillivray :
Alexander, 189.
, letter from, 135, 206.
John, 214.
McHenry, Mr., 263.
Machias, 170, 173, 209, 370, 436.
Mclndow or Mclndire, Robert, re-
fugee, 417.
Mcintosh :
Alexander, 213.
Capt. William, 446, 452, 453,
470, 471.
Capt., 124, 202, 219.
[Indian Commissary], 189, (same
as Mackintosh below).
Mclntyre, Thomas, 213.
McKay's Rangers, 440.
I McKendrick, Archibald, cornet, 150.
! Mackenzie :
F., 231.
Lieut. G., 234.
Capt. George, 234.
Capt. Robert, secretary to Gen.
Howe, 68, 147, 169, 185, 255.
, letters from, 52, 53, 62,
73, 74, 86, 87, 89, 95, 98, 99,
102, 103, 104, 107, 112, 122,
125, 127, 137, 138, 139, 143,
150, 151, 155, 156, 157, 158,
159, 163, 165, 169. 181, 184,
187, 194, 200, 205, 206, 218,
219, 227, 234, 248, 252, 255.
, letters to, 16, 53, 55, 62,
65, 72, 77, 78, 79, 85, 86, 89,
94, 95, 99, 100, 101, 106, 108,
121, 145, 148, 154, 169, 172,
176, 191, 216, 218, 242, 247.
, paymaster to Provincial
forces, 68, 92, 275.
Ensign, 305.
Mackintosh :
General, 303.
Mr., 240, 259, (same as Mcintosh
above).
Col. or Brigadier, 281, 285.
Capt., 280.
Maclean :
Capt. Alexander (North Caro-
lina), 405.
Col. [Alan], of the Royal High-
land Emigrants, 31, 49, 80,
112, 159, 176, 366,
, order to, 4.
Col. or Brig. -Gen. Francis, com-
manding at Halifax, 250, 251,
265, 286, 301, 313, 371, 378,
381, 452.
, expedition to Penobscot,
381, 393, 415-416. 452, 453,
454-455, 456-462, 466, 467,
468, 469.
, joint proclamation with
Capt. Barkley, 458. 459.
, letters from, 312, 318, 361,
363, 370, 393, 394, 436, 440,
453, 456, 458, 459.
501
INDEX.
Maclean, Col. or Brig. -Gen. Francis
— coat.
, letters, &c. to, 287, 301,
365, 371, 372, 380, 381, 415,
416, 418, 420, 428, 437, 452,
453, 454, 457, 481.
Capt., 9th Regiment, 337, 338,
340.
, letter from, 331.
Capt. [of Royal Highland Emi-
grants], 177, 362, 371.
McLeod :
Lord, his regiment, 234, 310,
367, 373.
Alexander, of North Carolina,
68, 117, 169, 480.
, letter to, 4.
Capt. Norman, 71st Regiment,
310.
McMahon, Sergeant, 215.
McMillan :
Alexander, captain, Indepen-
dent Company, 415, 468.
, letters and deposition
from, 428, 429, 437.
Dugald, letter from, 384.
McNowght, Mr., 418.
Macomb, Alexander, letters to, 391.
McPherson :
Capt. or Major Duncan, 24, 367,
373, 430.
John, 159.
Macrea, Mrs., 445.
Macullagh, Alexander, letters from,
440, 446.
Magaw, Col. Robert, with other
American officers, memorials
from, 76, 105.
letter to, 74.
Magebiguiduce, letters dated from,
453, 456, 458, 459.
Maitland, Maj. or Lt.-Col. John,
249, 363, 448, 449, 472, 473.
Mallet, Jonathan, purveyor of hos-
pital. 3, 5, 98, 156, 385, 414.
letters from, 167, 168.
letters to, 166, 167, 168, 184,
187.
Man, Spencer, 256.
Manchac, 213, 260, 411, 471.
letters dated from, 397, 401, 403.
situation of the fort at, 412.
Manchester, 187.
Marine Society, 42.
Marlay, Capt., 383.
Marsden, Capt., 74.
Marshall :
of Virginia, 163.
Mr. !? surgeon at Halifax', 280.
Martha's Vineyard, 290, 306.
Martin :
Gov. Josiah, letters from, 4, 5,
68, 253, 279.
, letter to, 19.
Samuel, 329.
, letter to, 283.
Lt.-Col. [William], 17, 435.
Martinico, 303.
Maryland, 36, 151, 175, 235, 455.
Loyalists, 20.
Massachusetts, 7, 129, 151, 182, 299,
307, 325, 326, 342, 438, 475.
Resolution of Legislature oi, 445.
Massey, Brig.-Gen. Eyre, command-
ing at Halifax, 21, 22, 65, 80,
83, 117, 122, 156, 200, 285,
287, 308, 312, 318, 354, 355,
358, 380, 381, 426.
letters from, 63, 156, 169, 176,
177, 178, 209, 265, 2S0, 285,
299.
letters, &c. to, 22, 56, 57, 69,
80, 96, 102, 111, 112, 122, 123,
156, 164, 176, 222, 249, 250,
252, 259, 266, 285, 286, 287,
301, 311, 312, 365.
Masters, Capt. Richard, 321, 324.
325, 326, 338, 356.
letter from, 337.
Masts, cutting of, 416.
Mathew, Maj. -Gen. Edward, 410,
438, 445, 446, 451.
appointed brigadier, 35.
appointed major-general, 378.
commands the Guards, 31.
letter from, 445.
opinion, as one of a board of
general officers, 373.
Mathews, David, Mayor of New
York, 117, 373, 375, 381, 404,
468.
letters from, 400, 402.
letter to, 131.
Matthews, Lieut., 62nd, 353, 413.
Mawhood, Col., 187.
Maxwell :
Capt., 71st Regiment, 310.
Capt., 444.
Lt., 337.
Mayne, Robert, 242, 250, 339, 401.
Mead, Mr., 468.
Medford, 332.
Medows, Col., 364.
Meibom, Major, 344.
Melick, John, 88.
Mellish, Mr., 335.
Menhegen [Manheigan] Island, 452.
Merry, Anthony, merchant of Lon-
don, 35, 47.
Mersereau, Major Joshua, 248, 249,
295, 301.
letter to, 301.
Mertz, Lt., 279.
Middle Brook, letters dated from
118, 379, 382, 389, 398, 409, 414.
Middleton, Capt. Alexander, 143.
Miles, Col. Samuel, American officer
exchange of, 70, 74.
signs memorials, 76, 105.
Miller:
Charles, 182.
Capt., 411, 412.
Milligan, James, 463, 474, 475, 484.
letters from, 477, 480.
warrant and letters to, 453, 475.
478, 480, 482.
INDEX.
505
Mississippi, the, 112, 113, 115, 116,
122, 190, 213, 214, 236, 239, 260,
323, 397, 411, 412, 431, 470, 471.
Mitchell :
John, letters from, 440, 446.
Capt. (45th), 27.
Mobile, 214, 215, 470, 471.
letter dated from, 206.
Bay, 187.
Moffat, Dr., 31.
Mogador, 48.
Molesworth, Mr., 104, 229.
Monckton, Hon. Lt.-Gen., letter to,
6.
Monorief or Monerieffe, Captain,
engineer, 258, 276, 293, 303, 304.
449.
Money :
John, Lt. or Capt., 68.
, letter, cVc. from, 149,
359.
Mr., chaplain, 307.
Monk, Capt., 382, 373.
Monmouth [New Jersey], 270.
gaol, 380.
Montgomery, Capt., 44, 282.
Montpellier [France], 473.
letter dated from, 203.
Montresor, Captain, chief engineer,
21.
Montserrat, 157.
letter dated from, 78.
Moore :
John, 126.
Lambert, 126, 127.
Capt., 110, 177.
Captain, 302.
Mrs., 234, 386.
Morden, James, barrack master and
store keeper at Halifax, 57, 317,
358, 424.
Morgan :
Col. George (American army),
173, 214.
Rev. — , 248.
Morgann, Morris (sic) [Maurice],
letter to, 1.
Moron, James, 126.
Morris :
Lt. Charles, 253.
Dr. M[ichael], physician, and
inspector of hospitals, 201.
, letter (joint) from, 215.
, letter to, 107.
Col. Roger, inspector of claims
of refugees, 385.
, letter from, 445.
, letters, memorials, notes
or certificates addressed to,
373, 375, 376, 379, 380, 383,
385, 395, 400, 402, 408, 413,
414, 417, 418, 421, 422, 425,
426, 430, 431, 435, 438, 440,
445, 446, 448, 451, 455, 476,
482, 484.'
Sarah, letter from, 425.
Morrisania or Morrisiana, 425.
letter dated from, 131.
Morrison, John D., Major, deputy
commissary general, 36, 229,
238.
letters from, 227, 229.
Morris Town, letters dated from,
84, 87, 92, 97, 103.
Mount Holly, 450.
Mo watt or Mowat, Henry, Lt. or
Captain of H.M.S. " Albany,"
362, 372, 381, 436, 441, 457,
459, 460, 461.
letters from, 393, 423, 462.
letters to, 16, 381.
Mowbray, Capt. J., 221, 228.
Mulcaster, Capt. Frederick George,
108, 191.
letters from, 117, 124.
Muiler, Capt. Jacob, 202, 473.
Mungan, Mr., chaplain, 291.
Munro :
Lt. of 28th [Henry], 102, 106,
284.
, letter to, 92.
Mary, wife of Hugh, 376.
Capt. (71st), 396.
Lieut., 263.
Mure, Son, and Atkinson, 12, 14, 15,
' 64, 74, 129, 130, 142, 157, 158,
176, 277.
letters from, 58, 82, 121, 128.
402.
Murphy, — , 227.
Murrav :
Lt.-Col. of Foot Guards.
[James], 196, 217.
Major Sir James, 253.
Thomas, aid-de-camp, letter to,
421.
, order by, 438.
Lord William (42nd), 217.
Capt., 419.
Lt. (9th regt.), 249, 274.
X
Napier, John, Mr., James, Sir
James, (apparently one person),
superintendent of hospitals, 91,
114, 126, 201, 334, 351.
Narragansett, 229.
Nassau, 225.
River, 271.
Natchez, the, 236, 260, 397, 412,
477.
capitulation or engagement of
neutrality, 197, 213.
desire to break neutrality, 214.
Navy (king's ships, men of war, fri-
gates, &c, mentioned, see also
names of the various ships),
185, 186, 194, 202, 214, 223
250, 293, 312, 319, 453, 454,
455, 456, 457, 461, 469, 473.
506
INDEX.
Navy — cont.
Board, letter to, 404.
, provides transports, 398,
400, 404.
, report from, 319.
ships of war not to convey
dispatches, 7.
Needham :
Lt. [John], 179.
Ensign John, 253.
Negroes or blacks, 58, 225, 229, 261,
438, 451, 463.
Nesbitt :
Capt. (82nd), 394.
Drummond & Franks, Messrs.,
contractors, 37, 64, 177, 203,
235, 242, 310, 349, 408.
, contract with, 33.
, letters to, 52, 234, 339.
Nettles, Lieut., 382.
Nevil, Ann or Nancy, refugee, 466.
letter from, 464.
Newark, New Jersey, 385, 400.
Newberry [Newbury] Fort, Mass., 307.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, letters dated
from, 163, 172.
New England, 370, 381, 423, 460.
462, 464, 475.
expedition on coast of, 16. 156.209.
Newfoundland, 23, 27, 123, 300, 318,
364, 412.
corps in, 95.
New Hampshire Grants, 143.
Newhaven, Connecticut, 120, 468, 470
New Jersey, 151 , 191, 385, 386. 395, 484.
letter dated from, 125.
list of prisoners taken in, 88.
Newman, Wingate, 307.
New Orleans, 112, 113, 115, 116, 180,
213, 236, 237, 323.
letters dated from, 109, 204,
205, 206, 310.
Newport (Rhode Tsland). 306, 344, 438.
, letters dated from, 179,
227, 229, 280, 334, 338, 449.
[Nova Scotia], 69.
(New) Providence, Bahamas, 343. .
Newry, 468.
Newton :
John, surveyor of customs, 468.
William, Dep. Paymaster Gen..
200. '
, letter to, 86.
Long Island, 57.
New Town [? Pennsylvania], letter
dated from, 230.
New York :
island, 61, 62, 66, 126.
province, 2, 271.
city or county, 7, 65, 77, 83, 87,
88, 102, 136, 138, 142, 163.
202, 220, 224, 226, 229, 238.
242, 247, 248, 250, 259, 263,
269, 279, 281, 308, 310, 318,
344, 348, 362, 363, 369, 378,
384, 388, 393, 394, 395, 397,
400, 431, 453, 454, 455, 457,
460, 461, 464, 466, 469.
New York — cont.
commandant of, 446. (See also
Gen. Birch.)
commanding engineer at, 86.
convention, 112.
court of [Vice] Admiralty, 174.
exportation from, see below,
trade of.
Gazette, 96, 97, 105, 106.
hospitals at, 88, 191.
in connection with Gen. Phillips
or the Troops of Convention,
165, 167, 274, 281, 282, 283,
284, 285, 287, 288. 292, 297,
315, 319, 321, 322, 324, 325,
326, 327, 328, 329, 337, 338,
341, 343, 344, 346, 347, 348,
353, 356, 378, 388, 421, 445,
447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 464,
467.
letters, &c., dated from, 20, 49,
51, 57, 60, 67, 68, 72, 73, 74,
75, 76, 78, 80, 81, 84, 85; 86,
87, 88, 89, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99,
100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105.
106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112;
114, 115, 116, 117, 122. 123,
124, 125, 126, 127, 146, 147,
161, 166, 167, 168, 174, 175,
191, 192, 194, 203, 212, 216,
217, 218, 219, 226, 236, 253,
2-55, 263, 270, 275, 276, 277,
278, 279, 281, 282, 285, 286,
287, 288, 290, 298, 299, 300,
301, 304, 308, 309, 311, 312,
314, 316, 317, 319, 323, 324,
328, 333, 339, 340, 342, 343,
347, 349, 350, 352, 357, 358,
360, 361, 363, 365, 366, 367,
368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373,
374, 375, 376, 378, 379, 380,
381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386,
387, 388, 395, 396, 398, 399,
400, 404, 405, 406, 408, 409,
410, 414, 415, 416, 418, 420,
421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 427,
42S, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433,
434, 435, 438, 440, 447, 451,
455, 457, 463.
mayor of, see David Mathews.
merchants of, petition from,
364.
military chest at, 372.
militia of city and county of,
to form a battalion, 104.
overseers of poor appointed,
203.
places in :
Duke Street, 445.
Golden Hill, 375.
Hell Gate, 426.
Queen Street, 422.
prisoners in, 88, 100, 206, 207,
248, 310, 357, 361; (in
Provost), 191, 365, 366; in
the Sugar House, 191 ; sent
to, 224.
records of, 25.
INDEX.
507
New York — cont.
stores or provisions for or at,
135, 181, 218, 306, 311, 322,
362, 369, 372, 374, 382, 384,
399, 418; (coals), 251, 283,
362; (wood), 200; (rum), 82,
83, 404; office of storekeeper
at, 2.
trade of, or question of imports ,
and exports, 126-127, 146, 1
153, 161, 162, 163, 166, 174, I
185, 194, 197, 219, 364-365,
404. (See also Andrew Elliot, j
superintendent of port.)
troops for, 46, 78, 79, 103, 118, ,
157, 405.
Niagara, 33, 130.
letter dated from, 408.
Nimeguen, 98.
Nisbett or Nesbitt, William, 355.
Nixon, Thomas, letter from, 28, 29,
30.
Noble, Ensign, 452.
Nooth, Dr. J. Mervin, 351, 365, 38o,
414, 430.
Norfolk, Virginia, 136.
North, Lord, 93, 176, 359.
letters from, 36, 47.
North Carolina, 169, 228, 253, 259,
405.
Highlanders in, 4, 117.
Provincials, troops or officers,
68, 224, 253, 279, 472.
Nova Scotia, 21, 22-23, 27, 35, 37,
56, 162, 185, 245, 246, 301.
Council, or Governor and Coun-
cil, 209, 285, 363.
depredations on coasts of, 177-
178. .
engineers and overseers in, 21,
317, 370. (See also Spry.)
Indians of, 372; superintendent
of Indian affairs, 428.
Lieut.-Governor of, 285. (See
also Hughes.)
proclamation to deserters in,
28.
provincial corps in, 80, 96, 123,
125, 164, 222; pay for, 122,
123; militia officers, 112; In-
dependent company, 354 (.see
also Hierlihy) ; Volunteers, 80,
362, 373.
provisions for, 460.
threatened attack on, or protec-
tion of, 381, 452, 4'53, 454,
456, 459, 460-461.
Nugent, John, 126, 127.
Nunn, Captain of H.M.S. " Hound,"
213.
0
Oaths of allegiance, mentioned, 145.
O'Brien, James, refugee, 400.
Ocmulgee River, 259.
Oconey River, 259.
O'Connell, Capt., 266.
Ogden :
Isaac, 400.
Nicholas, 400.
Ogeechee River, 225, 228, 473.
Oghwage, 484.
Ogilvie :
Major, 97.
Mr., 178.
O'Hara, Col., 312, 368, 390.
letter from, 230.
Ohio River, 113, 213, 214.
Oliver, Wm. Sanford, loyalist, 438.
Oporto, 221.
Orange County, 400.
Ord, Lieut., 177.
Order in Council, 1.
Ordnance Board or Office, 21.
letter dated from, 86.
Osborne or Osborn, Sir George, 55,
56, 68.
letters from, 53, 61, 62, 65, 66,
77, 78, 79, 85, 90, 94, 100, 121,
164.
letters to, 53, 60, 68, 76, 98,
165.
Ossabaw, 225.
OsAvegatchie, 484.
Otter Island, 473.
Overing, Henrietta, 280. (See Mrs.
Bruce.)
Owen :
Thomas, 31.
Mrs., 435.
Packet boats, 221.
Paget, Lord, 39.
Paplay, Lieut., 177.
Parke, Capt., 484.
Capt. Hyde, joint proclamation
of, with Campbell and Prevost,
392.
, leaves Georgia, 398.
, their expedition men-
tioned, 426.
Sir Peter, 30, 174.
, letter to, 30.
Lt. Thomas, 154.
Parliament, 78, 85, 90, 110, 117, 259.
508
INDEX.
Parsons, Capt., 38, 119.
Passamaquoddie Indians, 372.
Paterson, Lt.-Col., and adjutant
general [James], 44, 256.
interview with Washington.
50. '
letters to, 95, 123.
Patterson :
John, 93.
, letter from, 197.
Governor of St. John ['Walter],
letter to, 18.
Pattinson, Lt.-Col. Thomas, 105.
Pattison, Col. or Maj.-Gen. James,
of the artillery, 107, 378, 410.
opinion as one of a Board of
General Officers, 373.
Patton (?), Mrs., certificate to, 429.
Pauli, Capt., 148, 237, 262.
Paumier, Peter, 167.
letters to, 227, 229.
Pay Office, 10.
extract of a letter from, 32.
Payne :
Major, 112.
Mr., apothecary, 238.
Pearis, Capt. Richard, 186, 187. 484.
Peck:
Caleb, 422.
Catherine, 422.
Mr., 296.
Pedee River, 228.
Peek, David, certificates bv. 381,
414, 478.
commands militia company, 399.
Pembroke, letter dated from/152.
Pendennis Castle, 24.
Penman, James, 260.
Pennsylvania, 86, 148, 203, 235,
419.
camp in, letter dated from, 136.
settlements on frontiers of, de-
stroyed, 286, 287.
Penobscot, or Penobscot River, expe-
dition to, 284, 381, 393, 415-
416, 436, 440-441, 452, 453,
454, 455, 456, 458, 459, 460,
461, 462, 466.
letters dated from, 452, 453,
454, 457, 461, 462.
threatened, 481.
Pensacola, 41, 57, 119, 137. 149, 197,
202, 251, 259, 260, 314, 323.
450, 469.
letters dated from, 73, 115, 118,
120, 123, 125, 128, 131, 137,
142, 151, 177, 182. 187, 189,
191, 213, 380, 395, 396, 403,
411, 417, 431, 438, 440, 443.
446, 452, 453.
troops at, mentioned, 80.
works at, 118.
Pepper ill, Andrew, 269.
Percy, Earl, 72, 106.
pay of, 65.
Perdiac, 241.
Perry, Hardy, letter from, 188.
Perrymonnt, — , 240.
Persel, Abraham, 399.
Margaret, refugee, 399.
Petersham, Lord, 140, 141, 143.
Pettener, Lieut., 254.
Philadelphia, 60, 113, 146, 152, 153,
155, 158, 160, 161, 162, 163,
167, 168, 174, 212, 213, 229,
242, 247, 255, 277, 279, 296,
359, 369, 372, 376, 388, 405,
406, 413, 414, 421, 434, 439,
445, 451, 475, 476.
customs, 197; regulations, 200.
201.
hospital, 365.
letters dated from, 86, 106, 112,
142, 143, 145, 150, 151, 152,
153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158,
159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164,
165, 166, 169, 173, 175, 178,
180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185,
186, 187, 191, 193, 194, 195,
196, 197, 200, 201, 204, 205,
206, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212;
215, 218, 219, 220', 221, 222,
225, 227, 230, 231, 233, 234,
235, 237, 238, 242, 243, 244,
245, 246, 248, 249, 250, 252;
254, 255, 258, 259, 260, 262,
264, 265, 266, 268, 304, 314,
361, 375, 450.
police : officers of, 364 ; superin-
tendent of, and of exports,
&c., 160, 164.
Treasury Board (American), 463.
Water Street, 181.
Philips, Fred, certificate from, 384.
Philips, Maj.-Gen. William, 55, 129,
141, 165, 226, 238, 243, 268,
274, 283, 284, 289, 290, 291,
292, 293, 294, 306, 307, 316,
321, 323, 328, 329, 330, 331-
332, 338, 341, 344, 346, 347,
349, 351, 356, 380, 387, 443,
447, 448, 450, 484.
general orders, 220, 292; men-
tioned, 307.
letters from, 222, 248, 249, 254,
255, 256, 257, 264, ' 266, 267,
269, 273, 281, 282. 283, 284,
285, 288, 289, 290, 298, 300,
301, 304, 307, 308, 309, 310,
313, 314, 315, 322, 32S, 326,
328. 329, 331, 340, 343, 346,
347; 348, 350, 353, 356, 357,
377, 378, 387, 401, 426, 439,
441, 443, 444, 445, 449, 451,
464, 465, 467, 475, 478, 480,
482.
letters, &c, to, 238, 245, 247,
262, 264, 274, 280. 282, 283,
284, 287, 288, 289, 294, 295,
296, 298, 299, 300, 303, 306,
313; 329, 334, 338, 339, 341,
343, 346, 348, 350, 363, 375,
378, 396, 437. 439, 447, 463.
474, 477, 478, 480.
resolution of Congress concern-
ing, 375.
INDEX.
509
Phillipsburgh, letters dated from,
450, 463.
Phynn, Mr., 391.
Pictow, 308.
Piercy, Ensign John, 78.
Pigot, (Jol. Robert, or Maj.-Gen.
Sir Robert, 6, 21, 174, 210,
267.
letters from, 179, 229.
letters to, 173, 238, 278.
Pilkington, Ensign (35th), 71.
Pilman, Capt., 336.
Pintard, Lewis, 86, 191, 206, 365,
366.
letter from, 366.
Piper :
Lt.-Col. James (American
officer), 76.
— — , suggested exchange of,
Lieut., 254.
Piscataway, 400.
Pitcairn, Capt., 416.
Pitcher, James, commission to, 1.
Plymouth, 181.
Pococke, Sir George, 15.
Point Coupe or Coupee, 213.
letter dated from, 201.
Pole, Major, 178.
Pollock, Oliver (supposed1), 113, 213.
Pond, John, 448.
Porbeck, Lt.-Col., 448.
Port Joy, 465.
Port Royal (South Carolina), 472.
Harbour, 411.
Porter :
Richard, 279.
William, deputy commissary of
musters, A^. 90, 164, 165,
230.
, letter from, 262.
Porterfield, Lieut. Boyd. 24.
Portsmouth (England), 31, 42, 46,
92, 401.
, letter dated from, 70.
(New Hampshire), 171, 240.
Post Vincennes. See Vincennes
Potowmack, 389, 390.
Potter, Caleb, 88.
Potts, John. deposition before.
195.
, letter to, 364.
Lieut, (of 42nd), 430, 482.
Poughkeepsie, 345.
Pownall, John, letters from, 8, 13.
letter to, 32.
Prescott, Col., Brig., or Maj.-Gen.,
22, 72, 132, 133, 217, 278, 313,
321, 341, 346, 438.
exchange of, 60.
letters from, 334, 338.
letters to, 315, 316, 322. 331,
347.
pay of, 65.
Preston :
General, 39.
(Lancashire), letter dated from.
241.
Prevost, Col., Brig., or Maj.-Gen.
Augustine, 108, 131, 139,
190, 221, 233, 234, 240, 252,
282, 305, 323, 339, 347, 368,
410, 426, 442.
, at St. Augustine, repairs
fortifications, 58.
, appointed brig.-general,
100.
, command of East and
West Florida devolves on him,
107, 108.
, suggests raising rangers,
119, 124.
, measures to protect East
Florida, 147-148, 261, 293-294.
, account of, 168.
, dispute with Gov. Tonyn,
193, 197-199, 216, 222-223,
242-243, 244, 247, 258, 262,
271-273.
, moves to St. John's
River, 271.
, , again at St. Augustine,
276.
, ordered to co-operate in
attack on Savannah, 314, 339,
840.
, advance of troops under,
395.
, joint proclamation with
Campbell and Parker, 392.
, marches into Carolina,
437-446, 469-470.
, operations of, 472-474.
, wishes management in
other hands 483.
, letters from, 44, 58, 119,
120, 147, 148, 166, 193, 202,
211, 216, 223, 236, 237, 239,
242, 247, 253, 260, 262, 266,
271, 276, 293, 302. 303, 304,
372, 382, 389, 393, 396, 398,
399, 405, 419, 437, 446, 447,
448, 472, 483.
, letters to, 56, 84, 85, 100,
107, 124, 125, 128, 139, 167,
213, 227, 242, 248, 258, 260,
282, 287, 314, 340, 379, 396,
398, 405, 423, 424, 427, 442,
447.
Capt. Augustine, 3rd battalion,
60th regiment, 193, 262, 480.
, letter and memorial from,
447.
George M., 305.
Major or Lt.-Col. James Mark,
120, 124, 198, 223, 252, 261,
269, 271, 272, 273, 276, 302,
446, 448, 472.
, letters and memorial from,
278, 399.
, letters to, 392, 423.
Price, Mary, widow of Joseph,
memorial of, 484.
Princetown, 82.
Pringle, Capt. Thomas, letter from.
51.
510
INDEX.
Prisoners, 50, 76, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87,
100, 105, 111, 134, 144, 145,
146, 149, 151, 154, 155, 157,
169, 177, 215, 218, 223, 224,
225, 266, 280, 300, 318, 366,
418.
articles of agreement concern-
ing, between Foster and
Arnold, 41, 49.
commissaries of, mentioned,
151, 316, 379.
commissary general. See Bou-
dinot and Loring.
exchange of, 27, 61, 62, 70, 72, 74,
75-76, 77, 85, 87, 88, 90, 92,
94, 97, 101, 133, 149, 150, 152,
155, 158, 166, 178, 201, 202,
204, 207, 219, 220, 235, 245,
248, 249, 250, 254, 258, 261,
263, 264, 266, 267, 269, 307,
308, 310, 342, 383, 407, 426.
, commissioners for ex-
change, 201, 204, 220, 230,
235, 342, 350, B52, 377, 406,
409, 410, 413, 414 ; cartel pro-
posed, 398; negotiations, 418,
419, 420, 421, 422, 432, 441,
445.
French, mentioned, 223, 318.
in Pendennis Castle, 24.
in Halifax or Nova Scotia, 280,
285 318
lists o'f , 92,' 169, 176, 207 ; taken
in New Jersey, 88.
provisions for, or support of, 181,
184, 192, 206, 235, 310.
question of illtreatment of, 75,
105, 152, 153, 154, 169, 175,
185, 191, 194, 195, 196, 206,
427.
(For the prisoners of Burgoyne's
army under the Convention
of Saratoga, see Troops of
Convention.)
Privateers, 27, 190, 223, 293, 447,
452, 468.
Prizes, act re, 364.
Prospect Hill, 274, 289, 295.
Providence (Rhode Island), 229.
(Bahamas) should he New Provi-
dence, which see.
Provincial Troops, 17, 80, 95, 156,
158, 159, 222, 234, 243, 254,
279, 282, 311, 335, 340, 359,
380, 394, 444, 448, 456, 483.
agent for, 364.
(going to West Florida), 323.
grants of land to, 105.
paymaster of, 92, 252, 275, 312,
468.
raising of, 137-138. 139, 225.
regulations or arrangements
for, 343, 373-374, 375, 427-
4?8, 434 ; complained of,
435.
stores and clothing for, 79, 83,
88, 92, 311, 314, 371, 379,
394.
j Provincial Troops— cont.
regiments specified :
Corps of Pioneers, 234.
Delancy's, 2nd Battalion,
473.
Florida Grenadiers, 395 ;
Light Horse of Loyal
Refugees [West Florida],
186, 187 ; Loyal Refugees
companies [West Florida],
443, 446.
Garrison Battalion, 343.
Independent Companies,
Nova Scotia, 428, 429.
Sir John Johnson's Regi-
ment, 442.
King's American Dragoons,
proposals re raising, 376.
King's Orange Rangers, or
Orange Rangers, 361, 362,
363, 394, 415, 417, 436,
440.
Loyal American Regiment,
426.
Maryland Loyalists, 143,
151.
New Jersey Volunteers,
404; 1st Battalion, 466.
[New] York Volunteers,
432, 473.
North Carolina Volunteers,
448; officers, 279.
Nova Scotia Volunteers,
28, 252, 253, 265.
Pennsylvania Loyalists, 1st
Battalion, 163," 169, 336.
Philadelphia Light Dra-
goons, 150.
Prince of Wales American
Regiment, 105.
Queen's Rangers, 208, 243,
324, 373, 396, 397, 446.
Royal Fencible American
Regiment, 159, 252, 380,
384; clothing for, 371;
(see also Goreham).
Royal or Loyal Highland
Emigrants, 4, 49, 159,
202, 252, 299, 360, 371,
380, 394, 402, 418, 419,
436, 457 ; establishment
of, as 84th Foot, 367,
396, 407.
St. John's Volunteers, 354-
355; (see also Callbeck).
[South] Carolina Royalists,
239, 260, 271, 302, 304,
305.
Volunteers of Ireland, 432,
450.
Prowse, Henry, 231.
Punderson, Mr., 34.
INDEX.
511
Q
Quakers, 224.
Quebec, 13, 24, 25, 27, 37, 40, 80,
83, 169, 207, 278, 291, 313,
318, 361, 362, 371, 421, 426,
436, 439, 484.
letters dated from, 110, 145,
271, 278, 342, 390, 439.
Quin, Ensign Thomas, 139.
E
Rabicot, Mons., 213.
Rainsford, Capt. Andrew, letter
from, 395.
Ramsay :
Capt, 21st [Malcolm], 264.
Ca.pt. -Lt., 14th, 67.
Capt., 80.
Lieut., town adjutant of Boston,
pay of, 65.
Ensign, 396.
Rappahannock River, 350.
Rariton Landing, letters dated
from, 85, 94, 100.
Rawdon, Lord, Adjutant General,
&c, 268, 432, 450. .
letters from, 359, 423, 450, 457.
memorial to, 375.
orders re Provincial Troops,
374.
his regiment of Irish Volunteers,
375.
Rawlings, Col. Moses, American
officer, his battalion, 87.
signs memorial, 106.
Reading, Pennsylvania, 75, 112,
Rebels. See Americans.
Refugees. See Loyalists.
Remington, Lt. Samuel, 298.
Rescorla, William, 126.
Rhode Island, 37, 86, 89, 104, 161,
162, 174, 179, 238, 278, 344,
369, 458.
Clinton's expedition to, men-
tioned, 285, 286, 287.
in connection with Burgoyne
and the Troops of Convention,
153, 154, 165, 166, 233, 249,
283, 288, 308, 313, 314, 315,
321, 322, 324, 325, 326, 329,
330, 331, 332, 333, 338, 341.
344, 346, 347, 353, 354.
letter dated from, 226.
Rice, Major, 332.
Richards, Mr., 357, 374.
Richardson, Ja., 283, 294.
Richmond, Virginia, in connection
with the Troops of Convention,
350, 380, 387, 388, 391, 421, 437.
Riedesel, Maj.-Gen., Baron de or
von, 245, 257, 297, 314, 324,
325, 329, 331, 332, 336, 341,
343, 346, 347, 351, 353, 387,
426, 439, 467.
letters from, 245, 250, 296, 298,
299, 309, 343, 344, 421, 443,
451, 476; joint letters with
Hamilton, 320, 323, 324, 338,
341.
letters to, 290, 294, 304, 343;
joint letters to Hamilton and,
321, 324, 340.
Rifles of new construction, 93.
Rigby, Mr., paymaster, 56, 65.
Rio, Alexander, 468.
Ritzebuttel, 43.
Robertson :
Lieut. George (navy), 43.
James, Brig., Maj. or Lt.-Gen.
also Governor of New York,
8, 10, 26, 28, 41 251, 265, 285.
, account addressed to, 3.
, letters from, 255, 303.
, letters to, 206, 467.
— - — , proclamation, 404.
Lieut. James (3rd Battalion,
60th Regiment), memorial
from, 417; mentioned, 413.
Capt., (American), 256.
Robinson :
Col. Beverley, letter from, 131,
438.
, letters or note to, 368,
369, 376.
, certifies memorial, 426.
Isaiah, letter from, 211, 212,
216.
John, Secretary to the Treasury,
430.
, letters from, 8. 11, 12, 13,
14, 16, 32, 34, 37, 38, 40, 45,
46, 49, 50, 52, 64. 67, 68, 71,
74, 79, 82, 92, 93, 94, 102, 120,
125, 128, 130, 135. 136, 137,
160, 167, 176, 203, 207, 208,
234, 240, 242, 269, 277, 279,
283, 310, 312, 329, 330, 339,
354, 361, 372, 374, 377, 379,
380, 382, 390, 393, 394, 395,
398, 400, 401, 403, 404, 406,
409, 410, 419, 425.
, letters to, 29, 33, 54, 142,
145, 158, 163, 184, 210, 218,
233, 235, 270, 275, 277, 278,
311, 316, 319, 347. 350, 360,
368, 378, 379, 386, 393, 400,
401, 402, 429, 432, 466, 480.
Josh., Major or Lt.-Col.
Carolina Royalists, 198, 274.
Rochebiave, Philipe, 137, 214, 237.
letter from, 122.
Rochford, Lord, 13.
letter from, 12.
512
INDEX.
Rogers, Col. David, letter from, 310.
Roliinson, Capt., 291, 292, 306.
letter from, 307.
letter to, 292.
Rome, George, letter from, 469.
letter to, 449.
Rose, Lieut., 149.
Ross :
Alexander, letter from, 205.
Lieut, of Lord Macleod's Regi-
ment, 373.
and Gray, Messrs., 66, 157.
, letter from, 62.
Roxbury, letters dated from, 340.
Roy, Lieut. -Col, 17.
letter to, 17.
Ruggles, Brigadier, 376.
Rum (for the Army), 37, 82, 83, 116,
120, 121, 125, 128, 129, 130,
158, 184, 277, 413, 447, 464,
466.
(for Indians), 182, 187, 189.
inspector and prover appointed,
466.
Russel or Russell :
William, 424.
Capt., assistant secretary, 467.
Russia, question of auxiliary troops
from, 7, 17.
Rutland (Massachusetts), 269, 281,
283, 291, 292, 324, 328, 330,
331, 332, 333, 336, 341, 353.
letters dated from, 292, 307,
331, 334.
Sable, Isle of, 452.
St. Ann, 41.
St. Ann's, 355.
St. Augustine, 28, 32, 41, 44, 58,
108, 124, 125, 137, 190, 191,
258, 260, 314, 347, 372, 472.
artillery wanted at, 239.
defences of, 58, 84, 223.
garrison, 56, 58, 248.
letters dated from, 89, 105, 106,
119, 120, 147, 148, 166, 167,
168, 193, 197, 202. 204, 211,
212, 216, 221, 222, 223, 22-5,
226, 234, 236, 237, 239, 240,
242, 243, 247, 253, 256, 259,
260, 262, 275, 276, 278, 293,
302, 303, 304, 305, 426, 442.
provision return, 256, 301.
troops at, mentioned, 80, 119 ;
medicines and hospitals for,
107, 110, 119, 138.
St. Croix River, 69, 284.
St. George, Capt., 44th Regiment,
letter to, 270.
St. George's, Grenada, letter dated
from, 155.
St. Helena, 473.
St. John:
Hector, refugee, 383, 400.
, letter from, 383.
Island of, 27, 131, 245, 265, 286,
308, 354, 355, 429, 436, 451,
465.
St. John's (Lake Champlain), 51, 72,
94, 110, 115.
Island, near Charlestown, South
Carolina, letters dated from.
446, 447, 448, 449. (See also
John's Island.)
River (East Florida), 58, 198,
202, 223, 226, 237, 243, 244,
261, 272, 275, 303.
River [New Brunswick], 156,
170, 173, 209, 265, 317. 436.
, Indians, 22, 209, 265.
St. Lawrence, the, 220, 316, 318.
armed ships in, 319, 402.
St. Lucia, 392.
St. Mary's River, East Florida, 28,
29, 58, 148, 167, 198, 199, 202;
223, 243, 259, 261, 271, 276,
293, 314, 323.
letter dated from, 195.
St, Piers (sic) (Newfoundland), 318.
St. Vincennes. See Vincennes.
Salisbury (America), letter dated
from, 147.
Salter, Capt, of " Crisis," 366.
Saltonstall, Mr., 73.
Saluda River, 227.
Sandy Hook, 368.
Sapelo or Sapello, 225, 228.
Saratoga, 140, 151, 238. 248, 480.
Convention of :
articles, 139 :* mentioned,
149, 178, 234, 245, 274,
281, 283, 298, 299, 304,
313, 325, 339, 377, 440,
450, 480; fulfilment of,
demanded, 298.
Sattilla River, 216.
Savannah, 224, 225, 228, 314. 396.
470, 473. ^
, expedition of Lieut. -Col.
Campbell to, and capture of,
339, 359, 369; casualties and
prisoners taken, 363 ; stores
taken, 367.
, letters dated from, 366,
368, 369, 372, 392, 393, 395,
396, 397, 399, 419.
River, 470.
Savorv, Ensign, 315.
Saxton, Major John, 38, 161, 175.
187, 203, 269, 351.
letters from, 181. 203.
letters to. 90. 161.
Schlagenteuffel, Capt\, 245, 353.
Schlater, Michael, chaplain, letter
from, 242.
Schlieffen, General, 68.
Schodde, Ensign, 302.
Schuyler, Maj.-Gen. Philip, 87.
letter from, 112.
letter to, 89.
INDEX.
513
Scotland, 62, 63.
Scott:
General, 345, 483.
Capt. -Lieut., 155.
(?) Indian Commissary [Thomas],
189.
, joint letter from, 130.
Seaforth, Lord, his corps, 196.
Seikell, Zach., 88.
Seitz, Col. de or von, his Regt. of
Hessians, 361-362, 440.
Seix, Capt., barrack master, New
York, 100.
Selwyn :
Captain, 463.
Lieut., 40.
Sergeant, Winwood, letter from, 425.
Shade, John, 243.
Shannon's Point, 225.
Sharpsburg, 169.
Shaw:
Capt. Alex., 60th Regt., 276,
305, 396.
, letter from, 270.
Lieut., Queen's Rangers (yEneas ),
'698, 397.
Capt., 171.
Mr., Indian Agent, 470.
Shawe, Ensign, 39.
Sheep's Gut River, 171.
Shelburne, Lord, 1.
Sheldon, 483.
Sheridan, Lieut., 432.
Sherlock, Forster, 102.
Ships :
Adamant, merchant ship, 370.
Albany, H.M. Sloop, 171, 371,
393, 423, 436, 441, 457, 458,
459, 460, 461, 462.
, letters dated from, 393,
423, 462.
Alliance, privateer, 427.
Andrew Doria, 212.
Argo, transport, 19.
Argus, gun boat, 212.
Argyle, 380, 387, 389, 440.
Atalanta, frigate, 109, 116.
Bell, schooner, 247.
Betsy, brigantine, 174, 185, 186,
194.
Blonde, H.M.S., 441, 458, 469.
, letters dated from, 436,
452, 453, 454, 457, 461.
Boston, rebel frigate, 441, 461.
Brilliant, 279.
Britannia, transport, 53.
Brunswic, schooner, 51.
Buckram, armed schooner, 468.
Bute, storeship, 90.
Cabbot, 172, 179.
Camilla, 238.
Canceaux, 34.
C arris fort, 247.
Carteret, 429.
Centurion, 14.
Cerberus, 10.
Ceres, 402.
Charming Nelly, 52, 53.
Crisis, 366.
3580
Ships — cont.
Daphne, 119, 147, 148, 190, 202,
248.
Dean, privateer, 427.
Delaware, frigate, 152, 154.
Dutchess of Gordon, 25.
Eagle, 102.
Elizabeth, storeship, 54.
Fanny, 60, 164.
Favourite, brig, cartel, 178, 179.
Favourite, transport, 121.
Fidelity, transport, 111.
Fox, 178.
Friendship, storeship, James
Holmes, master, 9, 10, 11, 13,
14.
Friendship, transport, Capt.
Lumley, 88, 135, 181.
Gage, sloop or armed ship, 171,
178, 362, 394, 395, 416.
Galatea, H.M.S., 221, 225, 259.
General Conway, 135, 181.
Grand Duke, 384, 389, 401, 410.
Grantham, 429.
Greenwich, 178.
Greyhound, frigate, 34, 40, 86,
269.
Hannah, transport, 111.
Hinchenbrook or Hinchinbrook,
221, 239, 244, 251.
Hope, 458.
Hound, sloop of war, 213.
Howe, storeship or transport,
54, 88, 135 181.
Howe, armea sloop, 171, 468.
I sis, 121.
Jason, 427/
Juliana, 384, 389, 401, 410.
Lady Howe, brig, 389, 396.
Lioness, armed ship, 239.
Lively, frigate, 84, 85, 248, 366.
Liverpool, 92.
Lizard, H.M.S., 224.
Lonsdale, (?) storeship, 54.
Lord Hyde, packet, 340.
Lord Lewisham, ( ?) storeship, 54.
Lord Townshend, 411.
Margery, transport, 280, 349,
352.
Maria, victualling ship, 378,
400.
Mars, victualling ship, 378.
Martha, armed storeship, 359,
361.
Mary, 281.
Mercury, packet, 167.
Mermaid, 416.
Mersey, 330.
Milford, 34.
Minerva, (?) storeship, 54.
Nancy, armed ship, 318, 362.
Nautilus, 458.
Neptune, 213!
Newbury, 471.
North, 435, 458.
Nottingham, 400.
Ostrich, 411.
Otter, 58, 272, 275, 293.
Palliser, transport, 17.
• 2K
514
INDEX.
Ships — cont.
Pearl, frigate, 376.
Perseus, 258, 260, 272, 275, 276,
446.
Phamix, man-of-war, 413.
, letter dated from, 359.
Polly, 51, 212.
Preston, H.M.S., 16, 174, 388.
Prince George, 92.
Providence, rebel frigate, 441,
461.
Baven, 10.
Bebecca, 213, 221, 244, 251.
Benown, 26, 42, 43, 73.
Besolution, 35, 48.
Bomulus, 342, 418, 420, 436, 461.
Bose, 446.
Boyal George, transport, 53.
St. John, H.M. schooner, 198.
Sarah and Elizabeth Foote, 190.
Scorpion, H.M.S., 17.
Solebay, man-of-war, 24, 431,
447, 470.
Springfield, 124.
Sylph, H.M.S., 213.
Symmetry, brig, 194.
Tartar, (?) storeship, 54.
Thames, 12, 15, 16, 47.
Tortoise, armed ship or transport,
128, 280, 349.
Townshend, storeship, 117.
Triton, man-of-war, 37, 40.
Try on, privateer, 375.
Union, 83, 108.
Vengeance, privateer, 307.
Vigilant, letter dated from, 379.
Vulture, 170.
Warren, privateer, 427.
West Florida, armed sloop, 115.
Shireff :
Charles, fort adjutant and bar-
rack master, St. Augustine,
44, 72, 107, 114.. 242.
Lt.-Col. [William], 220.
, letter to, 219.
Shoemaker, Samuel, certificate by,
418.
circular to, 364.
letters from, 376, 421.
Shrimpton, Capt., 256, 266.
Shuldham, Admiral, 15.
Shuttleworth, Lieut, John, 135, 310,
360.
Simmonds, Captain of the " Sole-
bay," should be Symonds, which see
Simmond's [should be Simon's]
Island, 473.
Sinclair :
Capt. [George], 115.
Lieut. -Gov. [Pattrick], 436.
Win., clerk of ordnance, 376.
Sinnott, Pierce, Lieut. -Gov. of
Niagara, 33. 130, 163, 422.
Skaden, Mrs. Margaret, 402.
Skeensborough, 390.
Skene :
Capt. David, 11.
Gov. or Col. Philip, 27.
. letter from. 186.
Skinner :
Alexander or Mr. of St. Augus-
tine, 191, 248.
, letter to, 124.
Brig. -Gen. Cortland, his brigade
87.
, letters from, 385, 476.
Capt., 70th [John], 362, 437.
Joseph, loyalist, 268.
Stephen, loyalist of New Jersey,
certificate or testimony from,
395, 484.
Sloper, Cornet, 237.
Small, Major John, commandant of
the Royal Highland Emi-
grants, 111, 156, 159, 170,
171, 177, 178, 209. 419.
, letter from, 419.
Smelt, Lieut., 8.
Smith :
Benjamin, 401.
Francis, Col. or Brigr., 35, 410.
, pay of, 65.
Capt. John, secretary to Sir
Henry Canton, 395, 442.
, letters from, 285, 287,
343, 372, 420.
, letters to, 365, 366, 433.
John, Paymaster General to Pro-
vincial corps [may be same as
above], 275, 312, 373, 380, 394.
Capt., 5th regiment [John], 13.
John, treasurer of committee for
relief of widows and orphans,
letter to, 116.
John, Dep. Comptroller of port
of Philadelphia, 160, 414.
Samuel, letter to, 142.
William, Ch. Jus. of New York,
letter and certificate from,
333, 429.
William, agent (at Halifax) for
the contractors and deputy
paymaster to the Provincial
Forces, 467.
Captain of "Bell," 247.
Fitzhugh and Hallidav, Messrs.,
contractors, 393, 406.
, letter to, 390.
Smyrna [Smyrnea], East Florida,
293.
Smyth :
Frederick, Ch. Jus. of New
Jersey, 3, 135.
, claim of, 374. 375.
John, 203, 400.
Snead :
Captain, 154.
Lieut., 154.
Solomon, Lieut. John, 265.
Sorel, letter dated from camp at,
288.
Soubiran, Lt. Wm., 108.
Souter, Major William, 80, 170.
letter from, 365.
South Carolina, 105, 195, 198, 209,
211, 224, 225, 227, 228, 469.
loyalists mentioned, 240.
merchants interested in, 349.
INDEX.
515
South Carolina — cont.
movements of Prevost in, 472-4.
Palatines of, 195.
recovery of, to the Crown, ad-
vised, 406.
refugees embodied as Provincial
forces, 239, 252, 258, 272,
472.
troops (American), 259, 260, 266 ;
Thomson's regiment of Light
Horse, 224, 228.
Spaight, Lieut., 44.
Spain, 113.
declaration of war, 448.
her possessions to be attacked,
449.
with regard to Louisiana, 470.
Spaniards in West Florida, 213, 236,
397.
action of, on the Mississippi,
112-113, 115-116.
Spanish :
officers, 477.
River, Cape Breton Island, 429,
436.
, in connection with the
colliery, 251, 255, 265, 280,
281, 286, 312, 318, 354, 358,
395, 416, 424, 436.
Sparks's Washington, 22, 51, 61, 62,
71, 74, 77, 78, 82, 84, 85, 90, 92,
103, 105, 111, 117, 133, 137, 149,
150, 152, 153, 155, 158, 164, 167,
176, 186, 191, 192, 193, 208, 209,
217, 256, 263, 338, 398, 409, 413,
418.
Specht, Col., 343. (Compare Speth.)
Speirs, Ensign John, 62.
Spencer, Gen., 229.
Speth or Speht, Lt.-Col., 313, 317,
344. {Compare Specht.)
Spithead, 9.
Springfield (New Jersey), 88.
Spry, Wm., Captain, commanding
engineer at Halifax, 23, 170,
266, 317, 318, 362, 371, 372,
373, 425, 430, 436, 465, 468.
letters from, 176, 308.
letters to, 21, 103, 370, 465.
Stade, 31.
Stanley :
Captain, 178, 193, 358.
Cornet, 45.
Stanton, Capt., 40.
Staten Island, 34, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53
55, 73, 126, 184, 194.
Coles Ferry, 194.
letters dated from, 113, 150.
Stead, Ensign Wm., 103.
Steel, John, Ensign 63rd, memorial
from, 187; mentioned, 188, 245.
Stephens :
Francis, 422.
Humphrey, joint letter from, as
Commissioner for exchange of
prisoners, 230.
Philip, secretary of the Ad-
miralty, 12, 405.
Thomas, captain, 139.
Sterne's brigade (Hessians), 90.
Stevens, B. F., Facsimiles, 262, 268,
304.
Stewart :
A., American sufferer, 119.
Robert, 335.
William, Lieut. 42nd, 149, 235,
236, 269.
Col., 484 (qy. same as John
Stuart, superintendent).
Capt., 451.
Stiell, Lt.-Col. William, 124, 214,
215, 236, 260, 453.
letter from, 115.
letters to, 84, 108, 124, 237, 452.
Stillwater, 149.
Stirks, Samuel, 252.
Stirling :
(titular) Lord, 195.
, exchange of, 57, 60.
Lt.-Col., memorial from, 247.
Stockley, Ensign, 154.
Stockton, Major, 158.
Stono or Stono Ferry, 446, 472, 473.
Stopford, Major, 180, 217.
Stores. See under Troops.
I Storv, Enoch, 145, 160, 193.
Strachy, Mr., T46.
Street, Samuel Denny, 173.
Strode [Col.]; 26.
Stuart :
Major [Hon. Charles, 43rd foot],
70.
Charles, Dep. Superintendent of
Indian Aifairs, letter from,
206.
Henry, letter to, 122.
Capt. James, 196.
John, Col., and Superintendent
of Indian Affairs, 57, 73, 84,
119, 123, 124, 147, 197, 202,
212, 213, 214, 239, 240, 251,
252, 259, 282, 304, 323, 470,
471.
, death of and succession to,
403, 419, 423, 424. 427.
, Indian talks from or to,
140, 142, 151.
, letters from, 120, 123, 125,
128, 131, 137, 187, 189, 191.
, letters to, 41, 56, 57, 69,
81, 87, 101, 107, 108, 117, 120,
123, 129, 131, 185, 139, 204,
205, 206, 242, 282, 323, 391,
406.
Studholme, G., major of brigade, 23,
170, 209, 265, 436.
letter from, 69.
Sullivan, Maj.-Gen. John (American
army), 229, 313, 347.
exchange of, 57, 60.
letter*- from, 60, 68.
Sullivan's Island, 224.
Sumner, Thos., 368.
Sunbury, Georgia, 225, 369.
Sussex County, 464, 466.
Sutherland :
Lt.-Col., 248.
Lieut., 172, 202, 427.
516
INDEX.
Sutton, Capt., 67.
Swan, Capt., 405, 406.
Swann, Row., letter from, 278.
Swansea, 60.
Swanton, Capt., 103.
Swift, J., Captain, 163.
Swoope, Lt.-Col. Michael, 76, 106.
Symans, Capt. (West Florida), 412.
[Svmonds], Simmonds, Capt. of
"Sblebay," 470.
T
Taitt, Tait or Tate, David, Indian
commissary, 189, 240.
letters from, 129, 131, 440, 446.
letters to, 105, 125.
Taylor :
Thomas, 231.
William, secretary to Hancock,
300.
Teakle, Lieut. Sev. (?), 154.
Teller, Abraham, 131.
Templer, Lieut. -Col. Dudley, letter
to, 113.
Templeton, Oliver, letter to, 303.
Terrill, Wm., 400.
Thomas, Mr., 433.
Thompson :
[Lt. Col.] B[enjamin], 376.
Sir Charles, 6.
Capt. J., 175.
Mary, refugee, 413.
William, letter from, 405.
, letter to, 406.
or Thomson, Brig. -Gen. (Ameri-
can army), 74, 255, 467.
, his regiment of South
Carolina Light Horse, 224,
228.
Thomson :
Charles, secretary to Congress,
letter from, 304.
American officer, 257 [qy. same
as Brig. Thompson].
Thornhill, Lieut, Edward, 89, 95,
116, 482.
letter from, 423.
memorial from, 309.
Thurlev, Dennis, 243.
Tice, Gilbert, 39.
Ticonderoga, 94, 140, 146, 303.
Tilbury, Lt. -Government of, 352.
Timpanv, Maior R., 404.
Tioga Point, 484.
Tisbury, 306.
Tobacco, 93, 166.
Act concerning, 364.
Tollemache, Hon. J., 17.
Tongue or Tonge, Mr., 96, 123.
Tonno, Mr., 398.
Tonyn, Patrick, Gov. of East Florida,
58, 84, 119, 148, 193, 202, 215,
223, 224, 242, 247, 258, 260,
261. 271, 272. 282, 302, 403.
448.
Tonyn, Patrick — cont.
letters from, 105, 167, 197, 204,
212, 221, 222, 225, 226, 254,
240, 243, 251, 259, 262, 275,
303, 305, 426, 442, 469.
letters to, 56, 107, 109, 166, 195,
209, 224, 233, 243, 258, 269,
270, 287, 314, 391.
Toulon, 260, 276.
Townsend, Samuel, 404.
Townshend :
Gregory, Assistant Commissary,
160.
[Maine], 393.
Toyne, Major, 154.
Tracards (?), 465.
Traverse or Traves, Elizabeth, refu-
gee, 384.
Treasury, Lords or Board of, 2, 8-9,
11, 14, 17, 54, 56, 80, 88, 94,
96, 98, 104, 110, 118, 120, 131,
1&5, 136, 148, 159, 203, 242,
269, 310, 316, 322. 336, 347,
348, 360, 362, 368, 372, 377,
384, 425, 430, 432.
account with Harley, 401.
contracts, 32, 33, 34, 37, 116,
125, 242, 250, 283, 329, 339,
349, 393, 408.
letters to, 20, 28, 30, 32, 121,
125, 127, 128; memorials to,
312, 419.
letters dated from Treasury
Chambers (Whitehall), 2, 8,
11, 12, 13, 14, 32, 34, 37, 38,
40, 45, 49, 51, 52, 67, 68, 70,
71, 74, 79, 82, 92, 93, 94, 102,
116, 120, 125, 129, 130, 135,
136, 137, 160, 167, 177, 269,
277, 283, 310, 312, 32$, 330,
339, 361, 372, 374, 390, 393,
395, 403, 404, 409, 410, 419,
425.
minutes, 6, 11, 70, 74, 79, 83,
116, 120, 128, 129, 358, 359,
369, 372, 397, 408, 409.
Treby, Major, 74.
Trois Rivieres, 207.
Troops (British army), 5, 6, 7, 8, 12,
41, 42, 43, 46, 90.
additional companies, 7, 26, 73,
81, 89, 114, 124, 314, 404, 444.
augmentation of, 7.
bounties to, 2, 52-3: bounty of
1/- a day, or twelve penny list,
87, 203,' 205, 240, 429.
Sir H. Clinton on his inadequate
forces, 434-5.
commissions, 6, 25, 31, 39, 51,
68, 81, 126, 165-6, 388, 392,
418.
, sale or purchase of com-
missions, 29, 31, 39, 45, 51, 57,
71, 75, 90, 97, 98, 106, 122,
147, 187, 188, 245, 253, 269,
278, 309, 361, 360, 367, 370,
871. 373. 383. 430, 447. 463.
482.
INDEX.
517
Troops (British Army), commissions
— cont.
, vacancies or successions,
88, 116, 121, 122, 144, 149,
154-5, 165-6, 257, 262, 264,
273, 277, 279, 281, 282, 357,
358, 359, 366, 432, 443, 444.
(See also promotions.)
departments :
barrack master general's,
99, 184, 219.
commissary general's, 219.
quarter-master general's,
99, 103, 113, 193, 219.
, agreement for horses
and waggons, 104.
deserters, 113, 384, 418, 447.
detachment under Col. Guy
Johnson, 313, 316-7, 318, 362.
, detained at Halifax or
Lunenberg, 390, 392, 436.
(See also Guy Johnson.)
, detachment to reinforce
the southward or Savannah,
314, 323.
, sent to Pensacola, 323.
embark for America, 19, 20,
26.
officers, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16,
17, 18, 20, 26, 31, 36, 42, 44,
55, 65, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90,
93, 99, 111, 114, 124, 130, 132,
133, 142, 148, 149, 157, -162,
178, 187, 200, 207, 214, 217,
219, 234, 240, 244, 248, 249,
255, 257, 262, 264, 273, 277,
282, 286, 289, 314, 315, 357,
365, 383, 394, 405, 410, 466,
470, 474.
, complaint from, 435.
, as to pay of general or
staff officers, 32, 65, 78.
, as to pay or subsistence of
officers, 8, 87, 95.
, letter to officer command-
ing the 37th regiment, 464;
the 55th, 108.
pay or money for, expenses,
military chest, &c. 2, 3, 9-10,
14-15, 34, 37, 38, 44, 46-47, 56,
64-65, 71, 74, 79,' 80, 83, 86,
135, 145, 148, 200, 202, 210,
217, 218, 233, 235, 248, 252,
277, 281, 312, 316, 352, 358,
3-59, 368, 369, 372, 377, 379,
386, 397, 409, 417, 423, 432-
433, 438, 466, 469.
promotions, 5, 6, 8, 13, 14, 18,
26, 27, 31, 43, 44, 51, 63, 103,
111, 127, 132, 160. 165, 180,
185, 187, 188, 217, 236, 242,
246, 252, 254, 262, 264, 269,
275, 278, 279", 284, 286, 287,
298, 299, 310, 335, 342, £51,
357, 358, 359, 366, 368, 388,
408, 410, 422, 430, 432, 444;
(see also under commissions
above).
Troops (British Army) — cont.
raising of regiments, 187, 196,
217 (see also und&i* names of
persons raising them).
, brigade or regiments of
Highanders, 35, 196, 240.
recruits, 90, 95, 103, 109, 149,
253, 314.
, German recruits for, 41-
42, 67, 70, 78.
regimental surgeons, 33. (See
also the entry Hospitals.)
regiments specified:
Light Dragoons, 90, 103.
7th Dragoons, 422.
16th or Queen's regiment of
Light Dragoons, 7, 26,
44, 95, 103, 173, 178.
17th Light Dragoons, 26,
39, 44, 45, 95, 103, 195,
237 358.
Guards or Foot Guards, 27,
31, 33, 30, 45, 53, 62, 66,
85, 87, 103, 111, 114, 196,
200, 217, 219, 252, 350,
358, 36-5; 1st Regiment,
48, 49, 342, 349, 422, 443 ;
3rd Regiment, 126,
3rd Foot, 26, 103.
4th Foot, 42, 66, 176, 231,
311, 349.
5th Foot, 13, 42, 87, 94, 97.
6th Foot, 7, 26, 254.
7th Foot, 72, 99, 111, 116,
127, 135, 217, 368, 383;
Fuziliers or Royal Fusi-
liers [7th regiment], 75,
187, 231, 310, 463.
8th Foot, 78, 157, 442;
King's regiment [8th],
391
9th Foot, 26, 44, 217, 249,
264, 269, 274, 357.
10th Foot, 14, 42, 81, 118,
119, 352.
11th Foot, 26.
12th Foot, 49.
14th Foot, 8, 28, 31, 35, 40,
67, 148, 149, 157, 202.
15th Foot, 6, 19, 42, 62, 441.
16th Foot, 26, 41, 115, 202,
215, 262, 273, 323, 431,
470, 477.
17th Foot, 6, 24, 42, 44, 221,
367
18th Foot, 28.
20th Foot, 26, 291, 292, 348,
359 443.
21st Foot, 166, 264, 268, 274,
283, 356, 450.
22nd Foot, 42, 57, 254.
23rd Foot, 42, 161, 163, 169,
217, 231, 439; Welsh
Fusiliers [23rd regiment],
97.
24th Foot, 26, 326, 356.
26th Foot, 8, 72, 109, 111,
113, 127, 157, 231.
27th Foot, 22, 373.
518
INDEX.
Troops (British Army) — cont.
regiments specified — cont.
28th Foot, 11, 19, 20, 42,
92, 102, 106, 284.
29th Foot, 269.
30th Foot, 62.
31st Foot, 269, 432.
33rd Foot, 21.
34th Foot, 26, 70, 269.
35th Foot, 42, 71.
37th Foot, 19, 87, 196, 268,
464.
38th Foot, 6, 42.
40th Foot, 21, 271, 352.
42nd Foot, 7, 33, 149, 151,
217, 236, 430.
43rd Foot, 29, 81, 187, 392.
44th Foot, 13, 57, 270, 311.
45th Foot, 27, 90, 412.
46th Foot, 19, 152.
47th Foot, 40, 78, 155, 255,
445.
48th Foot, 103, 109.
52nd Foot, 8, 13, 18, 26, 81,
88 317
53rd' Foot, 19, 21, 26, 269,
308, 418, 439, 442, 445.
54th Foot, 54, 443.
55th Foot, 108, 187.
56th Foot, 367.
57th Foot, 19, 89, 116, 278,
309
59th Foot, 31.
60th Foot or Royal Ameri-
can Regiment. 7, 73, 122,
180, 197, 255, 270, 271,
272, 431; 2nd battalion,
26, 223, 261, 473, 484;
3rd battalion, 148, 262,
277, 417, 447, 474; 4th
battalion, 303, 412.
62nd Foot, 26, 97, 217, 256,
262, 264, 266, 353, 357,
383, 426, 444.
63rd Foot, 24, 44, 68, 187,
194, 245.
64th Foot, 196.
65th Foot, 35, 44, 51.
70th Foot, 93, 250, 362, 381,
394,418,437,440,457,469.
71st Foot, 21, 24, 33, 35, 62,
63, 81, 90, 310, 323, 340,
363, 367, 373, 376, 396,
430, 444, 449, 473; 1st
battalion, 472; 2nd bat-
talion, 352, 472.
72nd Foot, 219.
Lord McLeod's Regiment
[73rdl, 234, 310, 367, 373.
74th Foot or Argvleshire
regiment, 362, 370, 381.
385. 394, 440, 459.
76th Foot, 436.
Athol Regiment of High-
landers [77th1, 217.
Lord Seaforth's Corps
[78th], 196.
Roval Liverpool Regiment
[79th], 196.
Troops (British Army) — cont.
regiments specified — cont.
Edinburgh Highland regi-
ment [80th], 35, 187, 253.
82nd Foot, 370, 381, 394,
416, 457, 459.
84th Foot, 407.
Royal Artillery, 115, 129,
155, 239, 269, 298.
Engineers, 86, 133.
Invalids, 88, 235, 269, 439.
Marines, 88, 166, 170, 250,
251, 285, 300, 301, 311,
312, 363, 365.
stores, provisions, supplies,
clothing, tents, &c, 6, 8-9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14-15, 16, 17,
21, 32, 33, 34, 37, 39, 46, 47-
48, 52, 56, 57, 58-59, 62, 63,
64, 66, 72, 74, T9. 80, 82-83,
90, 93, 96, 99, 106, 111, 113,
114, 115, 128, 130, 131, 134,
135, 137, 153, 157, 160, 162,
178, 181, 184, 196, 200, 231,
234, 235, 236, 240, 250, 277,
278, 280, 290, 306, 322, 329,
330, 339, 342, 349, 357, 358,
359, 360, 369, 372, 374, 377,
378, 379, 380, 384, 389, 390,
393, 394, 398, 399, 400, 401,
402, 404, 406, 408, 409, 410,
411, 417, 423, 437, 450, 466,
468, 471, 483.
, proposal to supply black
cattle from East Florida, 28,
29, 30, 37; live stock from
Wales, 35, 47-8.
, badness of bread or flour,
54, 64, 82, 102, 382.
, shortness of provisions,
347.
, powder at Halifax, 370,
371.
Troops of Convention (army of Gen.
Burgovne under the Conven-
tion of Saratoga), 186, 210,
222, 226, 232-233, 234, 235,
249, 256, 257, 264, 266, 267,
268, 269, 280, 281, 282, 283,
284, 298, 308, 309, 313, 352,
382, 441-442, 445.
clothing for, 278, 289, 290, 303,
314, 315, 316, 321, 324, 325-
326, 350, 421, 426, 440, 451.
(See also Canada.)
deserters of, 353, 402.
general orders, 220, 264.
money required for, 238, 315,
322, 325, 329, 331-333, 334,
337, 338, 341, 345, 346, 349,
356, 378, 389, 396, 441, 465,
476, 480.
necessaries or supplies for, 378,
380, 387, 389, 396-397, 440,
441.
officers of, 401.
, wine for, 447, 448, 449,
464, 466.
, situation of, 439.
INDEX.
519
Troops of Convention — cont.
ordered to move south, 319-322,
324-334, 336-338, 340, 341,
342, 343, 345, 346; march,
346, 347, 353, 357.
provisions, and accounts for pro-
visions, supplied by the Ameri-
cans, 151, 160, 166, 168, 175,
179, 180, 182, 187. 203, 221,
227, 229, 238, 255, 267, 270,
274, 275, 283, 287, 288, 289,
299, 300, 301-302, 303, 304,
313, 319-320, 321, 324, 453,
463, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478,
479, 480-481, 483.
question of exchange of, 342,
345, 353, 356, 377, 426, 439,
445, 448, 449, 476, 478.
regiments omitted from augmen-
tation, 401.
rum for, 403-404, 447.
situation of, 387-388, 439-440.
Trotter, Mr., contractor, 13, 15.
Trout Creek, letter dated from, 274.
Trumbull, Governor (of Connecticut),
325.
Tryon :
Maj.-Gen. William, late Gover-
nor of New York, 25, 129,
132, 231, 250.
, letters from, 168, 216.
, letters to, 104, 106, 109,
205, 384.
, opinion, as one of Board
of General Officers, 373.
County (New York), '384, 422.
Turnbull, Lieut., 166.
Turner, George, Deputy Paymaster
at Halifax, 123.
letter from, 469.
letters to, 112, 122, 125.
Tuttle, Daniel, refugee, 379.
Twistleton, Col., 132.
Tvbee, 224, 226, 314.
Tyrer, Mr., 227.
Tyrrel, William, 126.
0
Ulster County (New York), 377.
Underwood, Mr., 368.
United States, 179, 182, 197, 283,
289, 295, 302, 341, 359, 474,
478, 481.
Board of Treasury, 453, 477,
481.
Upham, J., 438.
Urquhart, Capt., 65.
Vallancey, Lt. George, assistant
Quarter-Master General to the
troops of Convention, 140,
143, 144, 262, 309.
report from, 274.
Valley Forge, 195.
letters dated from, 220, 255.
Van Alstine, Peter, 268, 281.
Van Braam, Captain or Major
Jacob, 122, 148, 277, 447.
letters from, 277, 480.
Van Buskirk, Lawrence, 399.
Van Mater, Daniel and Henry,
letter from, 386.
Vann, Jos., letter from, 120.
Vanzant, Wynant, 186.
Vatas, Capt., 14.
Vaudreuil, 41.
Vaughan, Col. or Brig. -Gen. John,
21.
pay of, 65.
Veale, Dr., 14.
Vegesack, 42.
Verner, Frederick, refugee, 408, 418.
Verte, Bay of, 170.
Vice-Admiralty Court [New York],
185.
Vielie, Myndert, memorial from,
345.
Vigors, Capt., T93.
Vincennes or St. Vincennes, Fort or
Post, 237, 420.
its surrender, 437-8, 441, 471.
letters dated from, 376, 385,
387, 391. (See also Fort Sack-
ville.)
Virginia, 92, 136, 151, 203, 208, 235,
313, 446.
delegate of, 387.
Governor (American) of, 378,
382, 387, 388, 389, 440, 445.
(See also Patrick Henry.)
refugees from, 438, 451.
troops of Convention to go to,
320-1, 322, 325, 326-329, 331.
332, 342, 343, 346, 347, 353,
356, 357.
, march to, 363.
, in, 387, 388, 389, 401, 404,
444 ; (see also Charlotteville,
Richmond, &c).
Capes of, 316.
Volunteers, 6, 18.
520
INDEX.
W
Waddell, Mr., 104.
Walcott, Lt.-Col. William, powers
to exchange prisoners, 80.
letters to, 85, 87, 97.
letter from, 94.
answers objections, 94.
paper from, 101.
letter in answer to, 103.
Waldeck, Corps, regiment or troops,
42, 66, 67, 85, 90, 100, 121, 178,
323, 397, 403, 412-413, 426, 450,
, 471.
Wales, live stock to be shipped from,
35, 43.
Wallias, — , Master of "Union"
transport, 106.
Ward :
Elizabeth, refugee, 431.
Thomas, 431.
General, 178.
Ward's House, West Chester, 112.
War Office, 95.
letters dated from, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7,
8, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20,
21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32; 33,
35, 36, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45,
48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 63, 66, 67,
68, 70, 71, 72, 73. 74, 75, 78,
81, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93,
94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 102, 103.
106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111,
113, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121,
122, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130,
131, 132, 134, ia5, 148, 149.
153, 157, 161, 175, 176, 177,
178, 187, 188, 196, 200, 201.
211, 217, 219, 233, 234, 237,
239, 240, 243, 250. 252, 253,
254, 257, 262, 269, 270, 271,
273, 278, 280, 284, 300. 310,
311, 323, 334, 335, 342, 349;
350, 351, 352, 357. 358, 366;
367; 373, 379, 382, 383, 388;
390, 392, 396, 399, 402, 409'.
410, 414, 422, 430, 439, 444;
450, 464.
Washington, General, 140, 143, 151,
181, 191, 192, 195, 218, 224;
228.
difficultv of forcing, to an
action, 434-435.
his army, 230, 434.
in connection with exchange of
prisoners, 85, 88, 94, 112, 204,
230, 235, 441.
in connection with the Troops of
Convention, 154, 232, 263.
274, 281, 282, 234, 287, 288.
319, 320, 321, 322. 323, 325,
326:, 327, 331, 333, 336, 337.
338, 346, 353, 356, 357, 388.
389; 426, 466.
Washington, General — cont.
letters from, 22, 27, 49, 51, 57,
60, 61, 62, 71, 74, 75, 77 78
82, 84, 87, 92, 103, 118, 125
133, 134, 137, 149, 152 153
158, 164, 176, 185, 186, 192
208, 216, 217, 220, 222 255
256, 259, 261, 263, 268, 280,
322, 338, 345, 349, 350, 361,
378, 379, 382, 389, 398, 409,
414; note from, 70.
letters to, 51, 61, 62, 70, 71, 75,
85, 86, 90, 101, 105, 111, 117,
133, 134, 137, 150, 155, 166,
175, 183, 184, 191, 193, 196,
201, 208, 209, 212, 215, 219,
222, 233, 256, 258, 262, 269,
274, 298, 326, 342, 348, 352,
( 374, 380, 387, 406, 410.
Col. Paterson's interview with,
50.
j Waterbury, Brigadier David, Ameri-
can officer, 255, 257.
letter from, 405.
letter to, 406.
Waters :
Abel, 268.
W., master of transport, 17.
Watertown, 274, 295.
Watkins, John, 464.
Webb, Col. (American), 248, 310.
Weir, John, surgeon, 249, 315, 348.
letters from, 247, 348.
letter to, 347.
Weiregan, Capt. Nicholas, 139.
Welling and Morris. See Willing.
Wells, Major (of Connecticut), 87,
89.
Wentworth :
Governor John, allowance for,
94.
, letter to, 4.
Mr. (in London, qy. Paul), 94.
Weples, Samuel, 154.
West, Col., letter to, with others,
74.
West Chester, 112.
Western Islands, 172.
West Florida, 84, 119, 197, 202, 237,
245, 246, 270, 323, 396.
Council for, 182.
defence of, 73.
expected attack on, 214.
loyal refugees corps, 470.
companies in, 186, 187.
,484-.
situation of independent com-
panies in, 411-2. (See also
Gen. John Campbell command-
ing in.)
West Indies, 7, 15, 35, 38, 103, 162,
163, 174, 212, 303.
rum from, 37.
Westmeath, Lord, letter from, 2.
Westminster (America), 344.
Weymouth, Lord, 448.
Wheat, Lieut., 193.
White, — (of Savannah), 224.
INDEX.
521
Whitehall, letters dated from, 6, 7,
8, 11, 13, 19, 20, 24, 27, 28, 31,
32, 33, 34, 36, 44, 45, 46, 55, 61,
64, 69, 82, 87, 91, 92, 96, 99, 101,
103, 104, 105, 106, 109, 110, 115,
118, 119, 121, 129, 131, 132, 133,
135, 162, 163, 175, 176, 188, 195,
203, 206, 207, 208, 215, 221, 227,
230, 231, 234, 240, 242, 246, 259,
260, 264, 270, 279, 284, 301, 311,
317, 335, 336, 342, 345, 349, 353,
354, 358, 359, 363, 364, 367, 369,
370, 374, 375, 383, 386, 390, 391,
392, 395, 397, 405, 406, 407, 408,
409, 415, 419, 422, 428, 429, 430,
437, 444, 449, 455, 456. (See also
Treasury Chambers, Whitehall.)
Whitemarsh Camp, letter dated
from, 152.
White Plains, letter dated from, 280.
Whiton, George, 3.
Wier :
Daniel, commissary general, 92,
160, 277, 312, 322, 330, 378,
404, 433.
, letters from, 157, 161.
, letters to, 154, 277, 330,
403, 447, 448.
John. See Weir.
Wiggins, Thomas, letter from, 173.
Wightman, Col., 229.
Wileman, Thos., 195.
Wilkinson :
Lieut, of Artillery [Edward],
413.
Brig. -Gen., of the Americans.
[James], 281.
Susannah, letter from, 414.
Willford, Lieut., 193.
Williams :
Geo. Jas., letter to, 22.
John, 88.
Major, of Rawlin's battalion.
[Otho H], 87, 89.
Lieut., 31.
Williamsburg, Virginia, 391, 396,
441.
letter dated from, 180.
Williamson, Andrew, American
general, 228, 259, 275 303.
Willing:
Cant. James (United States),
197, 213, 214, 236.
and Morris, Messrs. 113, 163.
Willoe, Capt., 193, 232, 266, 308,
426.
Willson, Dr., 134.
Wilmott, Ensign, 78.
Wilson :
Capt. Andrew, 3.
R., 367.
Maj.-Gen. Sir Thomas, letter to,
127.
Wilton, William, letter from, 206.
Winchester [Virginia], 380, 387, 389,
390.
Windsor, Nova Scotia, 209.
Winslow, Edward, letter from, 72.
Winter Hill, 297, 324, 332.
Winthrop and Kimble, Messrs.,
letter from, 104.
Wissenbach Battalion (Hessians),
472, 473.
Wombwell and Devaynes, Wombweil,
Henricks and Devaynes or Sir
George Wombell [contractors],
242, 339, 401.
Wood :
Israel, 369.
Lieut. 34th, 70.
Dr., 193.
Woolbank, Thomas, Quarter-Master,
150.
Wright :
Sir James, Governor of Georgia,
132, 424, 483.
, his negroes, 225.
, letter to, 467.
-, memorial from, with
others, 425 ; mentioned, 424.
, note and letter from, 467,
483.
Thomas, of Council of St. John's
Island, letter from, 355.
-, deposition before, 429.
Mr., surveyor of St. John's
Island, 465.
Mr., son of Sir James, 424.
Wrotteslev. Col. Sir John. 148.
Wulff, Capt., 447.
Yates, Lieut., affidavit of, 82.
Yeddore, 394.
York:
Mr., 227.
Town, 232.
, letter dated from, 261.
Young, Lieut. John, 139.
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Duke of Portland. Vol. I.
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The First Earl of Charlemont.
Vol. II.
Fourteenth Report - -
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Introduction
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PAGE
V.
1
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INTRODUCTION
The introduction to the first volume of this calendar having
described the whole of the collection, little remains to be said of a
prefatory nature to the present volume.
The manuscripts being calendared in chronological order, this
second volume begins with the month of August, 1779, and ends
with that of June, 1782, shortly after the departure of Sir Henry
Clinton from New York for home and the arrival of Sir Guy
Carleton to take his place. It includes within these dates such
events as the occupation of the post at Penobscot by Col. Maclean
and the destruction of the American fleet by Sir George Collier
in August, 1779 (pp. 12-19), the expedition to which place was
recounted at the end of the first volume ; the siege of Savannah
by the French fleet under Comte d'Estaing and the American land
forces under Maj. Gen. Lincoln in September and October of the
same year — a siege successfully withstood by Brig. Gen. Prevost ;
the expedition to Charlestown, South Carolina, undertaken by Sir
Henry Clinton and Admiral Arbuthnot from New York at the
beginning of the year 1780 ; the siege of that town, and its capitula-
tion on the 12th May. In June, Sir Henry returned to New York,
leaving the command in the south to Earl Cornwallis, whose march
through South and North Carolina into Virginia and its disastrous
ending at Yorktown are indicated by numerous entries throughout
these pages. The outbreak of hostilities with Spain was signalized
in America by the proclamation of American Independence at
New Orleans (p. 31), and followed by the invasion of West Florida
by the Spaniards under Don Bernardo de Galvez and capture of
the forts on the Mississippi in the autumn of 1779, the taking of
Mobile in March 1780, and the surrender of Pensacola to them in
May, 1781, all of which are described in the letters from the military
commander there — Maj. Gen. John Campbell.
The correspondence with the post at Halifax is continued from
the previous volume, as is that with the Governor of Georgia —
Sir James Wright, and of East Florida — Governor Patrick Tonyn,
while the letters of Lt. Gen. Alexander Leslie, who succeeded Earl
VI
Cornwallis in the southern command at Charlestown, record the
progress of events at the latter place.
In March and April, 1782, the question of assisting the West
Indies, and especially Jamaica, attacked or threatened as they
were by the French and Spanish forces, led to discussions in the
council of general officers at New York as to whether detach-
ments should be made from New York or Charlestown. The decision
to detach from Charlestown met with opposition from Gen. Leslie
and the inhabitants of that post generally, and when finally a
detachment under General O'Hara sailed, Rodney's victory
over the Comte de Grasse on the 12th of April had for some time
been an accomplished fact. An attempt on Jamaica was still,
however, fully expected (pp. 490, 525 and 526).
The resolution of the House of Commons against continuing the
war (p. 407) leads, towards the close of the volume, to preparations
for the evacuation of the southern provinces, but the retention of
East Florida as a refuge for the loyalists of the neighbouring
provinces is being ardently pressed.
As already stated in the introduction to the first volume, this
calendar was well advanced before the death of Mr. B. F. Stevens,
and is seen through the press by his successor, Mr. Henry J. Brown.
CALENDAR
OF
MANUSCRIPTS
IN THE
EOYAL INSTITUTION.
VOL. II.
Michael Francklin to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 2. Halifax, Nova Scotia. — Sends extract of letter
from Lord G. Germain by which he is directed to dispose the Indians
of his department to co-operate with the King's troops.
" The Indians of Nova Scotia consist of about five hundred
familys, all Roman Catholicks, containing near three thousand
persons, who are scattered throughout the whole province, and live
entirely by hunting and fishing.
" In 1776 The Council of the Massachusetts Bay by means of
presents and the adress of several enterprizing rebells, prevailed
on the Indians to enter into a treaty by which they engaged to
furnish six hundred men to join Mr. Washington's army ; that
year some of them joined the rebells, in an attack on Fort Cumber-
land.
"In 1777 I was appointed Superintendant of the Indian Affairs
in Nova Scotia, in the Spring, the rebells have taken post at St.
John's River ; the Indians were assembled, and on the point of
joining them, when I accompanied Brigade Major Studholme to
that river with troops, and detachments of my own, and Col.
Butler's Militia ; the rebells were defeated and dislodged, and the
Indians obliged to separate from the rebells.
" In 1778 the Americans prevailed on the Indians of St. John's
River, to return the British flag to Fort Howe, and send in a
declaration of war. and even went the length to take several vessels,
and to commit other acts of hostility ; it was then judged necessary
I should repair there, on my arrival, they came in, and were prevailed
upon to accomodate their differences, and to deliver up the treaty
they had entered into with the Massachusetts to give me some of
their commissions, and medals, they had received from the
Americans, and to take an oath to remain quiet, a copy of which
oath I have the honor to inclose.
*'In 1779 This year the Congress Agent who resides at Machias,
has provided a French Priest for them, and he is now actually
hovering on the frontiers, from whom several manifesto's of the
Count D'Estang have been circulated ; but the measures I have
taken and am about to take I trust will prevent their breaking
with us : but how far they can be prevailed upon to act against
the people of New England, out of the Province, is a matter of much
doubt : It is possible with a good deal of management, and proper
rewards, they may be brought to surprize some of the small priva-
teers and whale boats, that infest and plunder the harbours of the
whole sea coast of the province." ... Is persuaded the
numbers who actually would march to co-operate would not be
considerable and " the expence attending it very great, for in
addition to the presents they will require before they set out, for
themselves, and their friends, all the familys will expect to be
clothed and fed, for as they do not generally plant corn, when the
able men are sent from home the family must be clothed and
victualed.
" And as their attachment to the French interest is yet very
strong and their regard for the rebells much strengthened by
their alliance with France, it requires the greatest attention and
address, to keep them quiet, and I have my apprehensions that
when they are once generally rouzed to arms, there is a possibility,
that on the appearance of any French squadron or ships on our
coast, they may suddenly think of acting against us." ....
His own situation. His allowance of £300 per annum insufficient.
Has struggled with great difficulties and represented the necessity
of providing a proper fund for the purposes of Indian affairs. Could
not attend public meeting of the Indians at the beginning of last
month, as it must have been attended with the expenditure of pro-
visions and other articles which he had no way of obtaining. The
same reason prevents his proceeding to the R. St. John having already
incurred a debt of £200 and 3,000 rations of provisions borrowed
from Mr. Butler and taken from his own family in the country.
Begs the contingent expences may be defrayed and necessaries
supplied. Maj. Studholme at Fort Howe has done much to keep
the Indians near him quiet.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 102. 8 pages.
Enclosing Ld. G. Germain to Michael Franklin 3 May 1779.
Copy of Oath taken by Indians of Nova Scotia 19 Jan. 1779.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 2. Whitehall.— No. 43.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 167. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 71 ; copy
432, fo. 12, and in the Sackville MSS.
William Livesay to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 2. New York. — Petition. That his property in
Fairfield, Connecticut, was destroyed in Tryon's expedition ; that he
was obliged to leave with his family to avoid the resentment of
the Americans and they are destitute of everything. With certi-
ficate by Jeremiah Learning and John Sayre.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 260. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 2. Savannah. — Arrival of Creek Indians. Had
ordered Lt. Sutherland to go to New York according to orders but
Captain Moncrieff expecting daily leave of retiring and leaving for
home, the want of an engineer would not permit letting Sutherland
go till representations were made. Major General Lincoln applies
for mutual resident commissaries of prisoners. Asks permission.
Scarcity of money. Check to the Indian Department by the late
Mr. Stuart's bill being returned protested. Refers to his Excellency
the Commissary of Indian Affairs, and begs commands. Has been
obliged to furnish that Department with £500.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 202. 2 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 445.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton,
Colonel of 7th (or Queen's) Regt. of Dragoons.
1779, August 3. War Office. — A surgeon's mate to be added to
7th (or Queen's) Regiment of Dragoons at the rate of 3/6 per diem.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 172. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 3. War Office. — Sends promotions and leaves of
absence.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 174. 1 page.
Enclosure : — List of Promotions.
Vol. 14, No. 173. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 3. Savannah. — The enclosed omitted through
hurry. Will be obliged if his son receive the appointment.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 204. 1 page.
Enclosing Major Van Braam. Memorial to Sir H. Clinton, 26 July
1779.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 4. War Office. — Acknowledges letters. Remarks
on several appointments, successions and brevets.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 169. 2 pages.
4
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 4. War Office. — Mr. Jeffreys, formerly physician
to the civil hospital at Boston, afterwards at Halifax, having passed
usual examination at Surgeons' Hall has been appointed surgeon
to the Hospital at New York. An apothecary is to succeed him at
Halifax.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 170. 1 page.
Officers of the Independent Companies to Major Hierlihy.
1779, August 4. Charlotte Town, Island of St. John.— The
remote situation of the regiment must preclude Capt. McMillan
being brought to a general Court Martial. Ask him to memorialize
Sir Henry Clinton to remove him. They would even contribute
to his support. There are several gentlemen willing to raise men to
complete the different companies on his removal. Signed by 10
persons, the first being J. Curgenven, Captain.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 233. 3 pages.
Annexed : — [Statement of Captain Alexander McMillan's conduct].
Original. Vol. 29, No. 232. 9 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 5. Whitehall— No. 44.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 168. 5 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 133 ;
copy 432, fo. 13 ; extract 605, fo. 442 ; copies in the Sackville MSS.
Mrs. Beasley, Refugee.
1779, August 6. New York. — Certificate by Beverley Robinson,
Col. Loyal Americans, that the bearer is a refugee from Cortlands
Manor and has sons and sons in law in the Loyal Americans and
Queen's Rangers, &c. Recommends her and three small children
for rations.
Autograph, signed. Vol. 31, No. 213. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 6. Whitehall. — Separate. Recommends Mr. Auch-
muty, loyalist, for employment.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 166. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 19 ; and
in the Sackville MSS.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 6. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Acknowledges
dispatches. His requisition on 11th May for £100,000 was answered
before receipt by the sum of £200,000 in specie being sent out on
account of extraordinaries and £92,644 9s. lid. subsistence sent out
with Mr. Crowder in Adl. Arbuthnot's fleet. Asks for regular
returns of the military chest extraordinaries, &c, &c, that their
Lordships can take care to send out supply of specie to keep down
the exchange and prevent combinations of merchants to raise the
price. With regard to provisions two fleets were recently dispatched
and on the 20th of last month 30 sail of vessels for New York and
Georgia under convoy of Sir Andrew Hamond in the " Roebuck."
A further fleet is now loading at Corke for remainder of this year's
supplies and next year's are being proceeded with.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 33, No. 90. 4 pages.
Maj. Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 7. Charlottes Ville. — Encloses letter from Baron
De Geismar and endorses his request.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 164. 1 page.
Enclosing : — Baron de Geismar to Maj. Gen. Phillips 20 July 1779.
Brig. Gen. de Gall to Maj. Gen. Phillips 20 July 1779.
Maj. Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 7. Charlottes Ville. — " An American Commissioner
of Accounts Mr. James Milligan is arrived here with a demand upon
me for payment of between eighty and ninety thousand pounds
sterling for provisions &c. &c. supplied the troops of Convention in
New England, as, also, to liquidate several subsequent accounts of
the same nature.
" I have had some conversation with that gentleman and much
paper correspondence has passed between us which is now ended.
%' The accounts to be liquidated, and for which it may be necessary
to give receipts and certificates, are in some forwardness, and when
compleated and delivered in to me shall be forwarded to you Ex-
cellency to whom I have informed Mr. Milligan all accounts must
necessarily be referred by me. — At the time I shall send you, Sir,
these accounts I shall, also, trausmit to your Excellency copies of
all the papers which have passed between Mr. Milligan and me.
" Has written several letters ; has received none since 10 March.
The officers in great distress for wine and rum ; begs a flag of truce
for these commodities.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 165. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 7. Savannah. — Inconvenience arising from want
of money. Renews application for a nomination to the vacancies
as the service suffers much. The rebels give out intention to attack
Georgia. Complaints of officers for want of bat and forage money.
Signed letter. Vol 15, No 206. 1 page.
Extract in the Public Record Onice, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 449.
Gov. James Wright to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 7. Savannah. — Refers to intelligence of intended
attack on Georgia. " I am no soldier but I don't like many things
6
I hear and see." Entreats him to make an early movement this way.
The Indians would probably co-operate. The Indian Department
does not appear to be properly conducted.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 205. 2 pages.
Extract in the Public Kecord Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 431.
Maj. John Butler to Gen. Haldimand.
1779, August 8.
Extracts. Vol. 11, Nos. 59 and 63. 2 pages each.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton 29 Aug.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 16.
Rev. Wm. Duncan to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 9. New York. — Memorial. That being deprived of
his parish of Newport in Virginia from his loyalty applied for leave
to come to this city in a flag of truce but his petition being rejected
he was reduced to the necessity of taking a passage to St. Eustatius
and the vessel being captured he arrived here. Asks for a vacancy
as Chaplain in any of the new regiments.
Signed. Vol. 34, No. 92. 2 pages.
Charles Inglis to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, August 9. — Introducing the bearer Mr. Duncan a clergyman
and refugee from Virginia.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 34, No. 93. 1 page.
Major John Butler to Lt.-Col. Mason Bolton.
1779, August 10. Canadasagoe. — Followed by extracts of two
letters to Capt. Walter Butler 11 and 12 August.
Copy. Vol. 11, Nos. 70-71. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 16.
Sir Henry Clinton to Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1779, August 10. New York. — Cannot comply with request of
13th June as to Capt. Prevost without doing injustice to senior
captains. Captain Lumm to succeed.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 207. 2 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost.
South9, August 10. New York. — " Respecting your late move into
177 Carolina I can say nothing except lament that I had not the
least notice of your intentions as I had no Idea of sending you re-
inforcement at that time or making any solid co-operation." . . .
Flatters himself General Prevost is an officer of too much service to
act decidedly on vague reports of reinforcements being intended.
The spirit that seems to prevail does them great credit.
By newspaper sees that Lincoln has been repulsed in an attempt
on Maitland's post at Stono. Takes it for granted he (Prevost) has
fallen back to a safer post nearer Georgia. La Motte Picquet has
sailed from France probably for this continent.
Copy. Vol. 15, No.. 208. 3 pages.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton, or the Com-
mander in Chief of his Majesty's Forces in N. America for the
time being.
1779, August 10. Treasury Chambers. — Daniel Coxe, Saml.
Shoemaker and John Potts have applied to this board for relief.
To take the first opportunity to make provision for them.
Signed letter. Vol. 33, No. 51. 1 page.
John Robinson to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 10. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Sending en-
closed papers of Major Macleod.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 65. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Account of Alex. MacleodJs losses see 5 June 1777.
Lt. Alexander Macleod to Lord North.
Memorial. Settled in North Carolina in 1774. Had already
served twenty-two years, at Quebec, Pondicherry and Manilla.
Was appointed captain in 1775 of one of the companies of
Highlanders of Major Macdonald of the Royal Highland
Emigrants and in services expended £278. After reverses,
and living six weeks in woods and swamps escaped to Sir
Henry Clinton. Rewards were offered for him, his wife,
children and servants scattered and his property destroyed and
carried off to the amount of £1,500. Followed the fortunes of
the army for two years but on reaching New York found that
even his company under Major Macdonald was not available
to him. Prays some bounty.
Accompanying this is an account of losses of his effects — as
horses, cows, farm utensils, household furniture, and wearing
apparel — six men servants indented for four years each in-
denture equal to £20, six women servants indented for four
years at £12. Total £1,500.
Copy. Vol. 20, Nos. 62 and 63. 5 pages.
Gov. John Dalling to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 11. Jamaica. — Count D'Estaing at Hispaniola.
Fears attack on this island.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 71. 1 page.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to Lord G. Germain 26 Sei>t.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fa 541.
Jonathan Clarke, British Commissary General, to Major General
William Phillips.
1779, August 12. Charlotte Ville. — Report. Transmits copy of
a general receipt which he has signed to the American Commissary
for the provisions delivered to the Convention Troops from 1 January
to 31 July. The provisions have been delivered agreeable to the
American ration.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 162. 2 pages.
Enclosure : — General Return and Receipt as stated.
Vol. 14, No. 175. 1 page.
Letter and enclosures forwarded by Maj. Gen. Phillips to
Sir Henry Clinton 14 August.
Sir Henry Clinton to Major General John Campbell.
1779, August 12. New York. — Acknowledges letter of 7th April.
Finding it impossible to send him provisions from this place has
written to Gen. Grant and Gov. Dalling to give as much as possible,
but as Mr. Robinson states the troops in W. Florida are victualled
by a separate contract, hopes the other victuallers are arrived.
As he (Campbell) has written to Lord G. Germain about the intended
fort supposes he will receive his Lordship's directions. Approved
reduction of the Independent Companies. Carpenters cannot be
sent ; he must endeavour to raise a company or make the best shift
he can. Has applied to Adml. Byron for a frigate to be stationed
at Pensacola. Approves issuing rum to the troops : refers him to
Mr. Wier for contracts. Clothing will be sent for the Provincial
Troops. Demands of Lt. Cols. Stiel, Dickson and Capt. Johnson
shall be paid. On arrival of Arbuthnot's Fleet the commanding
officer of artillery may probably be able to send some officers, not
before. Incorporation of Allen's and Chalmers' Corps cannot take
place. Capt. Durnford ought to give up some of his employments
if they interfere with his duties as Engineer. The two prisoners
mentioned may be released. Will transmit Dr. Lorimer's memorial
to the Secretary at War. Capt. Barbut, commissary, ought to pay
his deputy. Declines approving appointment of a particular pay-
master.
Copy.. Vol. 13, No. 55. 3 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to [Major General John Campbell].
1779, August 12. New York. — Is concerned that he cannot
comply with the request in letter of 10th March but in the present
situation of the army his presence in West Florida cannot be dis-
pensed with. Will write more at large by return of Mr. Williams.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 56. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 12. Charlotteville. — Sends copies of a variety of
papers passed between himself and Mr. Milligan an American
Commissioner of Accounts. The papers will explain his commission
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and wherefore he has arrived. The accounts are collecting and shall
be forwarded when they have passed through Departments of
British Quarter Master General and Commissary General. Refers
the whole to his Excellency.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 159. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Maj. Gen. Phillips to James Milligan.
1 1779, August 12. Col. Carter's House. — As you hinted
the other day at Colonel Harvie's that a delay in settling the
Accounts your Commission is charged with had been created
by the Officers of the troops of Convention, althd' you afterwards
confessed it was a mistake, I have been very attentive in
watching the progress of this matter and the reports made me
yesterday are that the account of Provisions is nearly, if not
entirely examined — Mr. Commissary General Clarke being at
the Barracks ready to receive them when delivered to him.
" Captain Vallancey reports that he had not received any
papers from the American Quarter Master General's depart-
ment, so that it rests with your Officers, Sir, any delay there
may be in this matter.
■ As you seem resolute for setting out for Philadelphia I
have thought proper to trouble you with this letter not chusing
you should quit Charlottes ville with an impression of the
British Publick Officers which your mind seemd stampt with
the last time I had the pleasure of conversing with you.
M / shall take it as a favour if you will trouble yourself with
a letter from me to the President of the American Congress to
whom I send my dispatch to Sir Henry Clinton containing
Copies of all the papers which have passed between you and
me with a letter to Sir Henry, a Copy of which I send you.
" / shall deliver this letter to you sealed or unsealed as you
may prefer or as the respect due from you to Mr. Jay may
prompt of which you, Sir, are the best judge.
" I am very sorry the bad weather yesterday prevented me
from the pleasure of receiving you at dinner."
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 161. 2 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Maj. Gen. William Phillips.
1779, August 13. New York.— " Dear Phillips, I have the
pleasure to inform you that an exchange on parole is agreed on,
the officers which the enemy are to receive for you and General
Riedesel are already gone. My dispatches consenting to this and
other arrangements concerning prisoners are sent out, as soon as
they come to Philadelphia you will probably receive intimation of
it, and be allowed to repair to us. It will be with no less satisfaction
I shall see you than you will pay us the visit. I am My dear
Generals Most obed' and Most faithful Serv4.
With respect to your final exchange we must talk of that
when we meet."
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 160. 1 page.
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James Picket or Pickett to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 13. New York. — Memorial. That his house in
Norwalk, Connecticut, was burnt in the late expedition. Is destitute
of support and in infirm health. Begs rations for himself and
family.
Original. Vol. 44, No. 139. 1 page.
Troops of Convention.
Certified 13 August 1779. — " Account of expences attending the
Troops of the Convention of Saratoga (including the transportation
of their baggage from Richmond, and the expence of our [torn]
the Quarter Master Generals Department 1 February to 31 July
1779 at the Post of Charlottesville also an account of Forage is [torn]
1 December 1778 to 31 January 1779 at Leesburg and Fredericks-
burg to the order of Maj. Gen. Phillips in the month of February last.
Certified 13 August by Geo. Rice, A.D.Q.M.G. Endorsed : —
" Received 13th August at noon Geo. Vallancey, A.Q.M.G. American
Quarter Master Generals Accounts for Waggon hire, Forage, &c
&c delivered the Troops of Convention of Saratoga. Delivered to
Major General Phillips 14th day of August 1779 at noon. Geo.
Vallancey."
Original. Vol. 56, No. 77. 1 large page.
Apparently one of the enclosures in Gen. Phillips's letter of 14
August.
Step. P. Adye, Aid de Camp, to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, August 14. New York. — Order to issue rations to Col.
Thos. Rutherford, Ensign Morrison and Lt. John McCloud and
families, refugees from North Carolina.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 211. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 14. Charlotte ville, Virginia. — Has already men-
tioned Mr. Milligan. Sends now the papers enclosed.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 241. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
Report of Commissary Clarke see 12 August.
A/c from the American Commissary of Provisions see 12 Aug.
A/c from the American Dept. of Quarter Master General 13 Aug.
Report of Thomas Bibby, D.A.G.
That Major General Phillips's family being directed not to
take up forage for his or their horses from any public magazine
unless the taverns could not supply, and to pay for the quantity
then taken up, the officers of the staff desired Capt. Bliss, the
American Officer who attended, to take up and pay for what
forage might be necessary particularly at Frederick town and
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Fredericksburgh which are the only two places he Recollects that
forage was drawn, from the public magazines.
Original. Vol. 14, No. 156. 1 page.
Report of Geo. Vallancey, Ass. Q.M.G.
1779, August 1-1. Barracks. — Objections to the " mixed and
blended " methods of the account. Cannot certify it as it stands.
Vol. 14, No. 157. 7 pages.
Ma j. Gen. Phillips to James Milligan.
1779, August 14. Charlotteville. — The British Commissary
General Mr. Clarke announces that he has examined with the
American Commissaries the issues of provisions to July and
signed the receipts. The British Quarter Master General has
received a/c from the American Quarter Master General and
reports thereon this morning. Must agree with Capt. Vallancey
in his reasons for not being able to certify this a/c ; it contains
such a variety of charges on different subjects that it would be
utterly out of ride to sign accounts of which he knows no parti-
culars. When the clothing and baggage arrived at Richmond
country waggons could easily have been hired to convey them
to the barracks and would have been paid for but it was thought
proper that the American Quarter Master Genl. should furnish
waggons for the purpose. " There is ... a charge made
" against me for forage for my horses upon Receipts given by
" Captain Bliss the American Officer who attended me upon the
" March from New England to Virginia. There must be some
" very particular mistake in this matter for I expressly refused
" to receive forage from the public American Magazines without
" paying for it. . . . I constantly supplied Captain Bliss
" with money upon the March and when he left me at Fredericks-
" burg all his Accounts to a considerable amount were paid him
" by me." Will forward these accounts with the reports on
them to Sir Henry Clinton, and requests he wiU take charqe of
the dispatch as far as Philadelphia.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 158. 4 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to [Charles Jenkinson].
1779, August 15. New York. — Monthly returns of the army have
always been sent as circumstances permitted. States have never
been sent : requests his Majesty's commands before he can officially
transmit them. Has ordered the Adjutant General to prepare
copies of those sent to the Secretary of State.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 155. 1 page.
Lt. Col. Mason Bolton to Gen. Haldimand.
1779, August 16. Niagara.
Extract. Vol. 11, No. 72. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 16.
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m Elizabeth Brower, refugee.
1779, August 18. New York. — Recommendation signed by Gov.
Franklin for rations for herself and five children, her husband being
infirm.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 143. 1 page.
Gov. Wm. Franklin to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, August 18. New York. — Question of withholding part of
the rations from Elizabeth Browry who has been to draw rations
for her husband during his absence.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 113. 2 pages.
William Morris to General Sir Henry Clinton.
Petition. Was a civil officer in Philadelphia — has exhausted
what he was able to bring away with him. Begs passage to Europe
for himself, his wife and son. Certified by Sam1 Shoemaker and
Daniel Coxe, New York, 18 August 1779.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 191. 2 pages.
Sir George Collier to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 19. " Raisonable " in Penobscot Bay.—" Dear Sir,
I was fully impress' d with the belief when I left your Excellency
that I should give a good account of the rebel armament at
Penobscot ; those hopes have not proved illusive for we have taken,
blown up and destroy'd them all, not even a single vessel escaping.
" I left the Hook on the 3d instant with the squadron, consisting
of the Raisonable, Greyhound, Blonde, Virginia, Galatea, Camilla k
Otter Sloop ; nothing particular happen' d in the passage except
two privateers taken by the Greyhound & Galatea : — the thick
fogs entirely separated the Squadron, but they all rejoined me in
a few hours after I arrived off the Island Monhagen, (the place of
rendezvous) except the Otter Sloop, whom I have never seen
since. — We lost no time in immediately proceeding up Penobscot
Bay, & about 11 in the morning the rebel fleet presented them-
selves to our view, they were drawn up in a crescent across the
river, & seem'd inclinable to dispute the passage ; but their resolu-
tion soon failed them, & an unexpected & ignominious flight took
place : — the Blonde, Galatea & Virginia were at this time advanced
3 or 4 miles ahead, nevertheless without waiting to form the
squadron, I made the signals for battle, & for a general chace ;
the King's ships followed them with all the eagerness which a
desire of destroying their enemies could inspire ; two of the rebel
fleet viz. the Hunter & Defence, attempted to get off by the West
Passage of Long Island, but without success ; the former then run
ashore with every sail standing, & the Defence got into a small
inlet where she anchored ; both intending to push to sea when it
was dark : I sent a lieutenant & 50 men to board the Hunter, which
he succeeded in 'without loss, tho' many popping shots were fired
at him by her crew in the woods ; she is a very fine ship of 18
guns, & is said to be the fastest sailing vessel in America.
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" I directed the Camilla to proceed into the inlet & take the
Defence, but she prevented that measure being carried into
execution, by blowing herself up. She was a new brig, & carried
16 six pounders.
" The King's ships continued their pursuit of the Rebel Fleet up
the River Penobscot, & considerable hazard attended this part of
the chace from the extreme narrowness of the river ; from the
shoals ; & from the naming ships on either side ; the Hampden
of 20 guns finding herself so closely beset as not to be able to run
ashore, surrendered : all the rest of the Rebel Fleet, amongst which
was the Warren of 32 guns, 18 & 12 pounders, together with 24
transports were all blown up & destroyed.
" The Nautilus, Albany & North which had been left for the
protection of the garrison, soon got themselves in condition &
joined in the chace.
" General Lovel who commanded the Rebel Army & Commodore
Saltonstal the Fleet, had fixed on this day to have made a general
assault on the fort & ships, which our appearance happily pre-
vented.—
" The remains of their army & sailors are now exploring their
way thro' thick woods, and desart wastes, where probably many
of them will perish with hunger.
" I am informed that since their landing, they have fallen out
amongst themselves, & fought, whereby between 50 & 60 are killed.
" We have taken a great many cannon, & some of 18 & 12
pounders, but I cant at present ascertain their number ; many of
the ships guns will be saved & I have sent the Albany sloop up the
river for the purpose of weighing them.
" I congratulate your Excellency upon this very complete defeat
of the Rebels, and I fancy they will be very cautious in future how
they attempt expeditions."
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 109. 3 pages.
Thomas Wallis to Colonel Roger Morris (Inspector of Claims
of Refugees).
1779, August 19. New York.— On behalf of Mr. John Lovell of
Boston imprisoned for his loyalty for three years from the time the
British left Boston to last June. Has received and maintained
him since his arrival in this city and asks that some allowance or
provision be made for him.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 152. 2 pages.
Enclosure : — Memorial of John Lovell.
Vol. 14, No. 153. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, August 20. New York.— No. 67. Chiefly on his wish to
resign.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 68. 4 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo.
409 ; copy 307, fo. 130.
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Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779. August 21. New York. — No. 66.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 69. 5 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo.
419 ; copy 307, fo. 135.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1779, August 21. Majabigwaduce. — Return of killed, wounded,
and missing of a detachment of the 74th and 82d regiments under
his command.
Signed copy. Vol. 21, No. 105. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton 23 August.
Original in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I., 155, fo. 261 ;
printed in the London Gazette Extraordinary 24 September.
Major Timothy Hierlihy.
1779, August 22. Chartotte Town. — List of officers for commis-
sions in the Independent Companies under his command.
Original. Vol. 52, No. 78. 1 page.
Indian Message.
1779, August 22. Carleton Island.— From Little David, a
Mohawk chief, to Assaragowa [Gen. Haldimand].
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 69. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 16.
Stephen P. Adye, aid de camp, to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, August 23. New York. — That various persons (13) lately
exchanged from captivity at Boston and who were officers in the
North Carolina Provincials and recommended by Gov. Martin may
be supplied with provisions.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 209. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 23. Camp at Majebigwaduce. — " By my last
letter of the 26th June I had the honor to acquaint your Excellency
that we were then employed in the necessary preparations for
constructing a fort, to contain about four hundred men ; Major
Craig informs me he acquainted your Excellency with the difficulties
which prevented our beginning the work before he sailed from
hence, these continued, so that it was the 2d of July before the
engineer had mark'd it out. The fort was designed to be a square
of two hundred feet interior side, with four bastions ; on the 21st
I received intelligence that a fleet and army of considerable
force, had sailed from Boston for this place, at this time tho' we had
exerted every effort we were capable of to forward our work, Your
Excellency will easily conceive it was far from being in a situation
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to afford us any security against a vigorous attack such as the
strength of the enemys armament gave us reason to expect ; two
of the bastions were untouched, the other two with the curtains
were in general, from four to five feet high, and twelve thick, the
ditch in many places, not more than three in depth, and no artillery
mounted, or platforms laid ; I had however some time before
thrown up a battery of four twelve pounders on a height near the
river for the protection of the ships, and had entrenched the
border of the swamp, so that I had no apprehension of the enemy's
getting a footing on the peninsula from that side.
" From the moment I received intelligence of the sailing of the
enemy's fleet from Boston ; I laid aside all thoughts of finishing
the fort, and I can scarce do justice to the ardor, and diligence with
which I was seconded by all ranks in my endeavours to put ourselves
into some tolerable posture of defence. On the 25th the enemy's
fleet to the number of thirty seven sail of all sizes, made their
appearance, and at two in the afternoon began a heavy canonade,
tho from a good distance on the ships and battery ; The warm return
that was made them by both, soon obliged them to retire, and
anchor opposite the West Point, the 26th the attack was renewed
with the same success : during both these days, and on the 27th
they made several attempts to land their troops on the West Point,
but were constantly repulsed by our picquet (which consisted of a
captain and eighty men) and a party of seventy men who were
in a fleche near the point, and at hand to support the picquet,
however, on the morning of the 28th they, to my great surprize,
effected their purpose under cover of a heavy canonade from their
shipping, and forced the picquet under the command of Captain
Archibald Campbell of the 74th Regiment, to retire to the Fort,
before I had received the least intelligence of their being landed,
owing to the serjeant who was sent by Captain Campbell to inform
me of it, having missed his way in the wood : it now became
necessary to withdraw the posts, we had along the swamp. And the
enemy having erected a battery on an island at the entrance of the
harbour, which the Captains of the men of war, as well as Lieut.
Colonel Campbell and myself, were of opinion made it necessary
for the ships to move higher up the river ; I brought the four
twelve pounders from the battery on the river, into the fort, and
replaced them with three six pounders out of nine which Captain
Mowatt had at my request, landed from the ships for our use ;
The enemy's shipping made several other attempts during their
stay to anchor within the river, but were constantly prevented by
the fire from our shipping and batteries.
" On the 30th the enemy opened a battery in the wood of two
eighteen pounders and one twelve pounder with a 5£ inch mortar
at the distance of 750 yards from the fort, and a few days after
another about 50 yards nearer, of two eighteen pounders from
whence they fired on us with great briskness, notwithstanding which
our men continued their work with such unremitting diligence that
platforms had been early laid in the bastions, by which
we were enabled to return their fire ; And we every moment
increased in strength, the canonading continued on both sides,
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together with several skirmishes without the fort, (occasioned by
the necessity we were under of supporting our battery, and keeping
up the communication with the ships of war, which we did the
whole time) until the 12th when a deserter came in and assured us
the enemy intended to attack the ships and storm the fort the
ensuing day, for the latter we were under no apprehensions but
as we thought that their great superiority in point of numbers
might engage them to hazard another attempt on the former :
I threw up a small work about 150 yards from the post towards
the river on which I mounted five six pounders for the assistance
of the shipping supported by 100 men for whom there was a good
position under cover from the enemy's fire : with these, and from
the experience we had already of the resolution of the officers and
seamen of our little fleet ; I should have been under no apprehen-
sion for the success had they carried their design into execution,
which however they did not, and to our great astonishment on the
morning of the 14th about 4 o'clock being without the fort recon-
noitring we observed an unusual degree of quiet in the enemy's
works, and on a closer examination found them abandoned ;
About 80 men whicli had been appointed from the two regiments
to act as light infantry under the command of Lieut. Carthrae of
the 82d Regiment were immediately ordered into the wood and
another party was sent across the swamp in hopes of cutting off
their rear but to no purpose. They had embarked during the night,
and carried off all the artillery except what was on the Island at
the entrance of the harbour viz. 2 eighteen and one twelve pounder,
these were spiked but will be soon rendered serviceable again, one
of the eighteen pounders being so already.
" At the time the enemy fled, and for some time before we had
increased our strength so as to be under no apprehension of their
attempting to storm us, the damage they did as in the day time,
we repaired every night, one of the gorges of the unfinished bastions
was filled up with logs, and the well for the fort being in the other,
it was enclosed with a work of earth and fascines ten feet thick, a
sort of chevau de frise had been carried round the Fort, and a
tolerable abbatis without that again.
" From the point we were observing the confusion of the enemy's
fleet which we were endeavouring to increase by bringing down two
twelve pounders to play on them when the appearance of His
Majesty's fleet under Commodore Sir George Collier, of which we
had as yet no intelligence, informed us of the true reason of the
enemy's flight, as soon as the tide would permit they attempted
to escape up the river, but being closely pursued by His Majesty's
ships (in which the activity of Captains Mowatt, Farnham and
Selby in getting their Ships ready enabled them to join) I am happy
to inform your Excellency that their destruction has been compleat
not one having escaped being either taken or burnt.
" On the 15th at the desire of Sir George Collier I embarked
200 men on board a transport who proceeded up the river after
the shipping. The light infantry were already on board the three
ships that joined Sir George from this harbour, the whole were
intended to land in case the enemy had made any stand.
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" I have nothing to add to the above account but the inclosed
list of killed and wounded, and to endeavour to do justice to the
chearfullness with which the officers, and men underwent the
excessive fatigue required to make our post tenable, the greatest
part of our work was carried on after the Enemy's batteries were
erected, and with a spirit and alacrity that would have done
credit to the oldest soldiers, indeed from the time the enemy
opened their trenches to that of their departure, the men's spirits,
and contempt of their opponents increased daily, so that our
chief difficulty was to restrain them. To Lieut. Colonel Campbell,
I am much indebted for the most unwearied diligence in every part,
And I must request the liberty of also mentioning to your Excellency
the great service I received from the particular activity and conduct
on every occasion of Lieut. Carthrae of the 82 Rt. Permit me
likewise to acknowledge the readiness with which Captain Mowatt,
and under him, Captains Selby, and Farnham, assisted us on every
occasion ; The greatest harmony has subsisted the whole time
between the navy, and army, there being no other contest between
them, but which should contribute most to their mutual safety.
" Most of the inhabitants on both rivers notwithstanding their
oath of allegiance, and fidelity to His Majesty were compelled to
join the enemy on their arrival here, most of them were employed
in working tho some of them were in arms ; inclosed I have the
honor to send your Excellency General Love IF s proclamation.
Your Excellency is too well acquainted with the nature of those
publications, and the purposes the chiefs of the rebellion usually
put them to — to be surprised at the falsehoods contained in it only
I must beg leave to assure you, that the compulsion, and violence
insinuated to have been made use of by us, is particularly so, not
an article having been taken by either the navy or army since
our arrival, without payment, not the smallest injury offered to
any inhabitant : however on the Enemy's flight, being informed,
that the dread of our resentment for their conduct had induced
many of them to withdraw from their habitations with an intention
of going to the westward : Sir George Collier concurred with me
in opinion to issue another proclamation a copy of which is also
inclosed, which together with the conduct observed by the Rebels
in their flight, we are in hopes will undeceive the people, and prevent
the breaking up of the settlement.
" As I have received no provisions since my arrival here, and a
part of what we brought was destroyed by the Enemie's fire, we are
now reduced to about the quantity necessary for four weeks, Sir
George Collier has sent a Sloop of War to Halifax by whom I have
wrote for a supply sufficient for the garrison that will remain here
for ten months, but as we have no account of the victuallers being
arrived there, I am afraid they will not be able to send us anything
near that quantity, And as the supplying them during the winter
will be impossible ; I must still request you would order some from
New York.
" I propose leaving here under the command of Lieut. Colonel
Commandant Campbell, that part of his regiment now here as per
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inclosed return, unless I receive directions to the contrary from
your Excellency before I leave this which I propose doing with the
part of the 82d here and returning to Halifax as soon as the Fort
which we are hard at work on, is in such a posture of defence as to
be secure against any future attempts.
" I beg leave to return your Excellency thanks for your attention to
our wants by sending £8,500 by Mr. Finucane which I have received.
I have the honor, &c."
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 108. 7 pages.
Enclosures : —
Proclamation by Brig. Gen. LoveU see 29 July.
Return of killed, wounded & missing &c. see 21 August.
Return of ordnance stores expended at the Garrison. Dated
Majabigwaduce 23 August, signed Francis McLean.
Vol. 21, No. 104. 2 pages.
Present state of the 74th Regt. signed Lt. Col. John Campbell.
Vol. 21, No. 106. 1 page.
Proclamation by Sir Geo. Collier and Brig. Gen. McLean dated
Head Quarters 23 August.
Vol. 21, No. 107. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office. Am. & W. I. 155, fo. 267.
Brig. Gen. James Paterson to Lord Rawdon.
1779, August 23. New York. — States of the army only sent to
the Secretary for the American Department.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 154. 1 page.
Original and copy in the Public Record Office War Office, In
Letters, Original Correspondence 20.
Sir George Collier to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 24. " Raisonable " Penobscot. — Private. " My Dear
Sir, The raging fever with which I left the Hook grew to that
height, as to make me believe I was on the point of setting out on
a much longer voyage than to Penobscot. — I am however (I thank
God) recovering fast, & have no other complaint but weakness :
our great successes here, have much contributed to my return to
health.
" You remember I long ago mentioned my strong disapprobation
of establishing a post at this place ; that opinion is much more
firmly establishd now for I cant perceive one single end a settle-
ment here will answer ; all the inhabitants are rebels who take an
oath to the King to day, and another to the Congress to morrow, &
all assisted the Rebels in every thing they cou'd during the
siege.
The face of the whole country is as dreary as can be imagined,
& the greatest part uncleard & fit for nothing but wild beasts ;
the fort too I think ill placd, & I fear wont be in a state of defence
by the time the winter sets in.
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" That fellow Nutting whom yr Excy remembers at New York,
has just been with me on a message ; I asked him what coud
possibly induce him to recommend the establishing a settlement
in such a place, & what advantages might be expected from
it ? He denied his having ever recommended the measure
to Lord G. Germaine, nor coud I learn from him what particular
benefits woud accrue to us, by keeping possession of so infernal a
spot.
" I suppose Gen1 Mclean will give you the necessary particulars
of his garrison ; I must beg to mention however their great want
of provisions, & how very necessary it is to send a victualler here
immediately, as they have not more than a months remaining —
Cap1 Barkley has my orders to convey it here, as soon as possible,
if you Sir, are pleasd to give directions for its being got immediately
ready.
" Gen1 Mclean tells me he proposes returning to Halifax in about
3 weeks, & to leave Lt.-Col. Campbell & 400 men in the garrison ;
it is really too few — the least they shoud have is 600 — and tho I
believe the Rebels wont be very fond of expeditions for one while,
yet so weak a garrison might induce the enemy to give them fresh
disturbance.
" I consider myself (my Dear Sir Henry) as writing to a friend,
& I am persuaded you will have the goodness to forgive my ex-
pressing my thoughts freely, on subjects in which I can have no
right to concern myself.
" The measure of withdrawing the posts at St. Johns River, &
at Cumberland, Gen1 Mclean most highly wishes, & is impatient
to receive your orders for a measure so salutary.
" I have sent no other account but yours to York of the defeat
of the Rebel fleet, & I shall therefore beg the favor you will cause
yr Secretary to make such extracts as you may judge proper, &
send it to Rivingtons paper.
" I hope e'er this all yr expected reinforcements are arrivd, &
that your mind is a little more at Ease, than it has been for many
months past — I am sure nobody deserves better of their country
than you do, Sir, nor nobody has been usd worse ! May every
happiness be yours ; I do assure you I have that strong attachm'
to you that I cant express it ; my heart will ever sincerely rejoice
in your successes & deplore any cause which may arise to give you
uneasiness."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 110. 3 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 24. War Office. — " The clothing of the present
year for the army under your command, being compleated and
shipped, I have the honor to enclose for your information a return
of the said clothing, and of some hospital and other stores, for the
use of the said army."
Copies. Vol. 14, Nos. 149 and 150. 1 page each.
Enclosure : — Return of clothing, &c, shipped 9 and 13 August,
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 149. 2 pages.
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[Charles Jenkinson] to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 24. War Office.— That Capt. Robt. Clayton, 17th
Foot, is permitted to return to Great Britain when the present
campaign is over.
Duplicate copy. Vol. 14, No. 148. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. Fras. McLean to [Sir Henry Clinton].
1779, August 24. Majabigwaduce. — Recommends to his pro-
tection Mr. Goldthwaite a settler on the River Penobscot who has
expressed a desire of going to New York in the Blonde frigate.
Has been a great loser through the rebels burning his house, &c.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 74. 1 page.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 25. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Messrs. Mure
Son & Atkinson have been directed to provide 18,000 quarters of
oats in addition to 32,000 ordered to be sent last July.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 33, No. 50. 1 page.
James Smither, engraver, to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 25. New York. — Petition. That he came from
Philadelphia with the army ; since then has been in a poor state of
health ; begs rations. Annexed is a certificate by J. Galloway dated
24 July 1778 as to his loyalty, and one from Samuel Shoemaker
16 August 1779.
Original. Vol. 25, Nos. 316 and 315. 4 pages.
General Washington to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1779, August 25. West Point, Head Quarters. — Sends the en-
closed. Is persuaded he " will reprobate so gross a violation of a
flag.;'
Signed letter. Vol. 14. No. 144. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Ma j. Gen. William Heath to Gen. Washington.
1779, August 25. Mandevills. — Thai Gov. Clinton having
granted Mrs. Hannah Apple 84 years of age leave to go into
New York to reside there, it was judged best to ask permission
from the enemy's lines by a flag. Encloses Capt. Heywood's
narrative of the treatment met with.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 146. 2 pages.
Benjamin Heywood, Capt. Lieut. 6th. Mass. Regt., to Major
General William Heath.
1779, August 25. Highland's Camp. — That having arrived
at the enemy's pickets, the commanding officer Col. Wormb
(sic.) was summoned and came up at a gallop accompanied by
his brother, and having seen the papers fell into a violent rage,
sworn he could not receive any persons on a pass from rebels
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and rascals and tore the flag and permit to pieces throwing
them under his horses' feet. He then gave orders to carry
them off as spies, but revoked the order and said they shotdd
go with him. Something was then said to him in the German
language by his brother, upon which the Colonel ordered them
to turn about to a small house, gave orders they should stay
there all night, and seemed much more mollified. He left them
and returned in half an hour very affable and good-natured.
In the morning an officer came with the Colonel's compliments
and ordered them to return and that a fl.ag would be sent in a
day or two to the American lines with an answer.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 147. 3 pages.
Maj. John Butler to Lt. Col. Mason Bolton.
1779, August 26. Chucknut.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 84. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton 28 Sept.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 16 ; British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21760, fo. 193.
Messrs. Cox, Mair & Cox to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 26. Craig's Court. — Send a blank warrant to be
filled up with the name of the gentleman appointed to do duty as
mate in his Regiment of Dragoons (see Mr. Jenkinson's letter of
3 August).
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 171. 1 page.
Messrs. Ross and Gray to Charles Jenkinson.
1779, August 26. Conduit Street. — The whole of the clothing
for the regiments is to be sent to New York, thence reshipped for
their respective destinations at Rhode Island etc., and the under-
writers will not insure farther than that place till informed of the
names and other particulars of the ships. Beg him to recommend
to the Commander in Chief to direct that the necessary particulars
may be sent to his (Jenkinson's) office that the insurance may be
completed.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 140. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton 31 Aug.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton,
1779, August 28. Whitehall— No. 45.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 142. 8 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. T. 136, fo. 149 ; copv
432, fo. 21 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Governor Patrick Tonyn to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 28. St. Augustine. — Nothing of consequence has
happened since letter of 13th ult. Encloses duplicates of letter of
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29th May and transmits a box from Gen. Campbell at Pensacola.
Recommends enclosed petition from a young man one of the clerks
in the Ordnance Office.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 145. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
William Penn to Gov. Patrick Tonyn.
Petition. To succeed Mr. James Webb as Deputy Commissary
of Musters.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 143. 1 page.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Sir Grey Cooper.
1779, August 29. New York. — Acknowledging receipt of letter
of 4th March respecting £100 to be paid to Dr. Inglis for the use
of the Rev. Mr. Camm.
Draft. Vol. 33, No. 96. 1 page.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 29. Quebec.
Signed letter and duplicate. Vol. 11, Nos. 45 and 60. 3 pages
each.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 577 ;
British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807. fo. 63.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 29. Quebec.
Signed letter and Copy. Vol. 11, Nos. 57 and 62. 2 pages each.
Enclosing Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Washington 29 Aug.
Maj. Butler to Gen. Haldimand 8 Aug.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 16 ; British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 61.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Washington.
1779, August 29. Quebec. — Against the treatment of Lt. Gov.
Hamilton and his officers.
Signed letter and Copy. Vol. 11, Nos. 58 and 61. 3 pages each.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton 29 Aug.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 16.
Major James Grant, K.A.R., to Colonel Fanning.
1779, August 30. Verplanks Point. — Recommending the bearer
William Murray who has had to fly from the enemy leaving his
property in their hands. Desires rations or other means of sub-
sistence for him, his wife and children.
Signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 133. 2 pages.
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Maj. John Butler to Lt. Col. Mason Bolton.
1779, August 31. Shechquago.
Copy. Vol. 11. No. 85. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton 28 Sept.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 16 ; British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21760, fo. 202.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, August 31. War Office. — Sending the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 141. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Council of St. John to General Sir Henry Clinton.
[N.D. Supposed 1779, August.] — Memorial,, praying that
the company [qy., Callbeck's] raised for protection of the
Island may continue and receive orders to be completed.
That Major Hierlihifs Corps does not number above 87 men
and if completed, they hope it ivill not be thought large enough
to protect the Island. Signed Tho. Wright, Peter Stewart and
Wm. Nisbett.
Original. Vol. 52, No. 79. 3 pages.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to John Robinson.
1779, September 1. New York. — Acknowledges letters. The
orders relative to supplies of this Army most satisfactory informa-
tion. Is pleased at receiving approbation respecting relief given to
Governor Franklin.
Duplicate Copy. Vol. 33, No. 97. 1 page.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Lord [ ].
1779, September 1. New York. — Acknowledging receipt of letter
informing him of his appointment to the command of the 7th
Regiment of Dragoons previously notified by Lord G. Germain.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 139. 1 page,
Lt. John Docksteder to Lt. Col. Mason Bolton.
1779, September 1. Cataragaras.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 79. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton 28 Sept.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 16 ; British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21760, fo. 204.
Charles Stewart, Cashier & Paymaster of the Customs of North
America, to Smith.
1779, September 1. London. — To prevent double payments of
salaries of Officers of the Customs begs he will transmit to the care
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of John Martin Leake, Treasury Chambers, a list of officers paid
by warrants of the Commander in Chief.
Signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 41. 1 page.
Phillips Callbeck to Captain William Spry.
1779, September 2. Island of St. John, Charlotte Town. —
Has already communicated Lord George Germain's letter of 4th
Novr. signifying approval of his conduct in carrying on the fortifi-
cation service here and that he was sure bills drawn to defray
expense would be honoured by the Lords of the Treasury. Has
now received letter of 6 May signifying that their Lordships had in
some degree disapproved of his having drawn on them, that he is
not to draw on them in future, but to apply to the Commander in
Chief for orders and payment of works to be carried on for the
defence. The consequences are distressing on account of pro-
tested bills. Trusts that he will do what is necessary for the works
and for his own relief. Certified copy by W. Spry 27 Januarv 1780.
Vol. 29, No. 296. 2 pages.
Phillips Callbeck to Captain William Spry.
1779, September 2. Island of St. John, Charlotte Town. — For-
wards duplicates of dispatches Nos. 8 and 9. Packet boat sent to
wait for commands returned on Sunday evening unsuccessful. In
great distress for want of orders as to finishing the works and also for
money. Requests £600 by the bearer Mr. Robert Patterson. Has
been under the necessity of drawing on him two sets of exchange
in favor of Peter Stuart the Chief Justice, who has been advancing
cash, and Robert Patterson for supplying lumber. Certified copy
by W. Spry 27 January 1780.
Vol. 29, No. 297. 3 pages.
Richard, Catherine and Ferdinand Reading, loyalists.
1779, September 2. — Order by two of the Judges of Munmouth
County to remove within ten days as " inimical to the present
Government."
True copy. Vol. 29, No. 58. 1 page.
Major John Butler to Lt. Col. Mason Bolton.
1779, September 3 and 8. Canadasego and Canawagaras. — Two
letters.
Copies. Vol. 11, No. 80. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton 28 Sept.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 16 ; British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21760, fos. 205 and 210.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, September 3. New York. — Separate.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 70. 3 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo.
485 ; duplicate 589, fo. 90 ; copy 307, fo. 142.
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Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 3. Whitehall.— No. 46. Maj. Gen. Robertson
to be continued on the American staff.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 136. 2 pages.
Enclosing Memorial of Geo. Rome to Lord G. Germain 12 July.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 157 ; copy
432, fo. 26 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gov. James Robertson.
1779, September 3. Whitehall. — No. 2. Deserted lands and
tenements to be applied to loyalists.
Copies. Vol. 14, No. 138, and Vol. 20, No. 187. 3 pages
each .
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. k W. I. 188, fo. 299 ; copy
442, fo. 369.
General Sir Henry Clinton to [Charles Jenkinson].
1779, September 4. New York. — Acknowledges various letters
and duplicates. No opportunity has yet offered to send home
the clothing sent for the drafted 10th, 45th and 52nd Regiments.
2 copies. Vol. 14, Nos. 131 and 133. 1 page each.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 4. Quebec.
Signed letter and duplicate. Vol. 11, Nos. 68 and 65. 2 pages each.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 65.
Mrs. McCrea, refugee.
1779, September 4. — Certificate as to her merits and per
secution, signed by Jno. Agnew, Chaplain, Queen's Rangers, and
James Agnew. Referred to Col. Morris by Wm. Crosbie, aid de
camp.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 273. 1 page.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 4. Head Quarters. — " I have the honor of
taking the earliest opportunity to transmit your Excellency
two letters from Major Gen1. Phillips and one from Major General
Baron de Reidesel which came inclosed to me — from Major General
Phillips."
P.S. — I take the liberty to inclose a letter for Cornet Fitzhugh.
which if there is nothing improper in it, you will be pleased to
have delivered.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 134. 1 page.
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Maj. James Campbell to Capt. F. Le Montais, commanding H.M.
sloop of war the " Stork."
1779, September 5. Red Clifts.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 24. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton 11 Sept.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 533, fo. 42.
Lt. Col. Mason Bolton to Maj. John Nairn.
1779, September 6. Niagara.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 67. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton 14 Sept.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence.
Quebec 16 ; British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21787, fo. 79.
Capt. F. [Le] Montais to Maj. James Campbell.
1779, September 6. " Stork " Pensacola Bay.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 25. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton 11 Sept.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1. 533, fo. 44.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 6. Savannah. — Since he wrote by the " Experi-
ment," Sir James Wallace, nothing material has happened till the
day before yesterday when four French ships of war and two small
sloops appeared off the bar. Being uncertain whether they were
part of a large force, orders were sent to Lieut. Col. Maitland to
evacuate Beaufort and come in to this town but yesterday morning
the ships disappeared. Has since directed Maitland to keep fast
but he is in readiness to move at the shortest notice. Thinks the
rebels in the back country find at present amusement enough from
the Indians. The enemy are preparing for a vigorous winter
campaign. They are raising 1,500 recruits in North Carolina and
forming a body of 3,000 blacks in South Carolina. They lately
endeavoured to get a law passed in South Carolina making every
fifth man a continental soldier but the law failed as did every other
attempt to give value to their currency.
Copies. Vol. 15, No. 209, and Vol. 16, No. 5. 4 and 2 pages
respectively.
Captain William Spry to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 6. Halifax. — Letters received from England
make his return indispensably necessary. Repeats his solicitation
for six months leave of absence. In case it is granted he desires
one or more engineers may be ordered hither to take care of this
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Department as he will have an opportunity for a passage to England
early next month.
Certified copy. W. Spry. Vol. 21, No. 172. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Capt. Spry to Sir H. Clinton 19 June 1780.
Lt. Col. Mason Bolton to Gen. Haldimand.
1779, September 7, 8 and 10. Niagara.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 83. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton 28 Sept.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 16 ; British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21760, fo. 208.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to General Washington.
1779, September 8. New York. — " Having occasion to remit
£10,000 Sterling in Specie to Virginia for the Troops of the Con-
vention of Saratoga ; and wishing also to send by the same con-
veyance that carries this Money a Quantity of Wine and other
refreshments for their use, I am to request You will be so obliging
to send me the necessary Passports for the safe conveyance thereof,
in the Brigantine Patsey, of about 180 Tons Burthen, Thomas
Harding Master."
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 132. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 8. Head Quarters, Savannah. — There are now
42 sail off the harbour. Hopes Maitland will be here this day with
the detachment from Beaufort. Wishes they had never been left
there. " We are doing everything we can to put the place in the
best posture of defence, time and circumstances will admit."
Copies. Vol. 15, No. 211, and Vol. 16, No. 6. 1 page each.
Captain John Andre to .
1779, September 9. Head Quarters. — His excellency wishing
that the innocent wife and children of John Taswell may not be
the victims of his ill-behaviour desires him to relieve their distress
by giving a guinea to the woman and sending her with this letter
to Col. Morris that she may obtain rations for herself and family.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 203. 1 page.
Major James Campbell to Lt. Col. Alexander Dickson.
1779, September 9. Head Quarters, Red Clifts.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 28. 6 pages.
The Same to Capt. Anthony Forster.
1779, September 9. Hd. Quarters, Red Clifts.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 29. 4 pages.
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The Same to Charles Stuart.
1779, September 9. Red Clifts.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 30. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Gov. Peter Chester.
1779, September 9. Head Quarters, Red Clifts.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 26. 1 page.
The above four letters enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H.
Clinton 11 September.
Copies of all in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 533.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.
1779, September 9. New York.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 49. 1 page.
Signed letter and copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS.
21807. fos. 72 and 78.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.
1779, September 9. New York.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 48. 11 pages.
Enclosing Maj. Gen. Prevost to Sir H. Clinton. Extract. 9 Sept.
Extract in Vol. 11, No. 197, 1 J pages, and in the Public Record
Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 599 ; signed letter in cipher in the
British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 2807. fo. 80, decipher fo. 113 ; dupli-
cate 21807 fo. 74.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to General Haldimand.
1779, September 9. — Begins " I beg leave to recommend to your
Excellency's Favor and Protection, Capt. Ridsdale of the 44th."
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 50. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1779, September 9. New York. — Having at his request appointed
a general officer to relieve him, he is to give up the command to
Brig. Gen. Garth and to proceed to St. Augustine.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 212. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1779, September 9. New York.— Acknowledges letters. Lieut.
Col. Maitland's repulse of the rebels at Stono does him great
honour. " He acted very much like himself." Is pleased to find
that notwithstanding the threats of the enemy he is under no
apprehensions of an attack. Has at his repeated request appointed
Brig. Gen. Garth to relieve him but as he mentioned no desire of
quitting the service altogether hopes it will be agreeable to go to
St. Augustine and take command of the troops in East Florida.
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Has ordered all officers belonging to his corps to join as soon as
possible. Could not send money before arrival of xidl. Arbuthnot.
Sir J. Wallace now carries £30,000. The Minister has signified
that the Florida Hangers and refugees are to be considered as
Provincial Troops. Lieut. Sutherland to remain with the Southern
Army. Does not see the necessity of a Commissary of Prisoners
as requested by Gen. Lincoln and cannot give his consent. Every
proper encouragement to be given to the Indians. Gen. Garth is
ordered to issue 200 days' forage money and the Florida Kangers
are to receive the 165 days due to them last year.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 214. 4 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Gov. Sir James Wright.
1779, September 9. New York. — Congratulates on his arrival.
Is happy in the establishment of a civil government in Georgia.
Brig. Gen. Garth succeeds Gen. Prevost.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 213. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 9. Savannah. — Comte d'Estaing on the coast.
The rebels seem unprepared to co-operate.
Copies. Vol. 15, No. 215 ; 16, No. 6*. 2 pages each. Extract
in Vol. 11, No. 5], of 2 pages, sent by Clinton to Haldimand 9 Sept.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 535, fo. 177.
Major James Campbell to Capt. F. Le Montais.
1779, September 10. Red Clifts.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 32. 3 pages.
Capt. F. [Le] Montais to Maj. James Campbell.
1779, September 10. " Stork " Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 33. 2
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Gov. Peter Chester.
1779, September 10. Hd. Quarters, Red Clifts.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 31. 2 pages.
Gov. Peter Chester to Maj. Gen. John Campbell.
1779, September 10. Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 27. 1 page.
The above four letters enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir
Henry Clinton 11 September.
Copies of all in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 533.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 10. War Office.— That Major General Robertson
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has been appointed Governor of the Province of New York and to
continue on the staff of North America as Major General.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 129. 1 page.
Vice Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot to Captain Smith.
1779, September 11. — Recommending the bearer (not named). As
the General thought he might prove useful he was prevented
returning home in the " Experiment."
Original. Vol. 29, No. 179. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 11. Red Clifts at the Entrance of the Harbour
of Pensacola. — Representing his inability to execute Lord George
Germain's orders to attack New Orleans.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 37. 16 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am & W. I. 533, fo. 74 ; extracts
137, fo. 179 ; 631, fos. 3, 27 ; War Office, In Letters, Original Cor-
respondence 25.
Endosures : —
Lt. Col. Dickson to Maj. Gen. Campbell, see 18 July.
Maj. of Brigade Campbell to Capt. Le Montais, see 5 Sept,
Capt. Le Montais — answer, see 6 Sept.
Maj. Gen. Campbell to Gov. Chester, see 9 Sept.
Gov. Chester to Maj. Gen. Campbell, see 10 Sept.
Maj. of Brigade Campbell — Three letters, see 9 Sept.
Maj. Gen. Campbell to Gov. Chester, see 10 Sept.
Maj. of Brigade Campbell to Capt. Le Montais, see 10 Sept.
Capt. Le Montais to James Campbell, see 10 Sept.
See also Proclamation, 12th September, below.
Gov. Chester to Maj. Gen. Campbell.
1779, September 11. Council Chamber, Pensacola. — Sends
the following.
Vol. 13, No. 34. 1 page.
West Florida. Minute of Council.
1779, September 11. Council Chamber, Pensacola. — As to
publication of martial law, &c.
Vol. 13, No. 35. 4 pages.
Copies of both these in the Public Record Office, Am. &
W. I. 533.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Gov. Patrick Tonyn.
1779, September 11. Savannah in Georgia.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 121. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir H. Clinton 25 Sept.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 779 ;
Admiralty, Secretary, In Letters, 241 ; Home Office, Admiralty
187.
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Capt. Hugh Robinson to Gen. Haldimand.
1779, September 11. " Guadaloupe."
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 64. 1 page.
Signed letter in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21800,
fo. 96.
Gov. Sir James Wright to Gov. Patrick Tonyn.
1779, September 11. Savannah.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 118. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir H. Clinton 25 Sept.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 775;
Admiralty, Secretary, In Letters, 241 ; Home Office, Admiralty
187.
Ma.t. Gen. Campbell. Proclamation and Declaration.
1779, September 12. West Florida. — [Mentioned in his letter
of the previous day.]
Copy. Vol. 16, No. 13. 4 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 533, fo. 68.
Brig. Gen. J. W. de Speth to Gen. Haldimand.
1779, September 13. Trois Rivieres.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 74. French. 1 page.
This, and the enclosure, sent by Haldimand to Sir Henry Clinton
28 September.
Signed letter in the British Museum, Additl. MSS. 21811,
fo. 113.
Enclosure : —
1779, September 13. Trois Rivieres. — List of German
Officers still prisoners of war with the Rebels.
Vol. 11, No. 75. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 14. Pensacola. — " I am sorry to have to
inform your Excellency, that the fears expressed in my letter of
the 1 1th instant have partly proved true — A dispatch I this moment
have received from Lieut. Colonel Dickson informs me, that on the
20th ultimo the Independence of the American States was publickly
declared by beat of drum at New Orleans ; That on the 29th of
the same month, two of our transports that were returning from
the Amit River, where they had landed a detachment of the regi-
ment of Waldeck were seized at Galvez Town, and it would appear
that they intended to have kept this last transaction a secret from
Colonel Dickson, and Governor Galvez was marching with a con-
siderable force towards Manchac, under pretence that our collecting
troops at that place, rendered such a measure on his part, absolutely
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necessary ; but at the same time professing the greatest cordiality
and friendship, and expressing his hopes that satisfactory reasons
would be given him for our movements ; his intentions would
appear to have been an endeavour to lull Colonel Dickson into a
state of confidence and security that he might the more easily
surprise him : whatever might be his intentions they were
fortunately frustrated by a deserter from the enemy (an Hibernian)
who gave information as above, and put Colonel Dickson on his
guard : however I am sorry to add that I find he has considered
himself under the necessity of destroying a vessel load of pro-
visions, that had been lately sent for the troops under his com-
mand, and which he had not had time to convey to Manchac, in
order to prevent its falling into the enemy's hands ; and as his
store at Manchac was nearly expended he is left almost destitute
of salt provisions and must depend on what he can procure from
the inhabitants : Colonel Dickson further informs me that a
redoubt and some lines that have been lately thrown up at Messrs.
Watt's and Flower's plantation on Baton Rouge intended for a
post for the regiment of Waldeck — being much more tenable and
secure than the insignificant Fort at Manchac, he intended to desert
and destroy the latter, after removing his stores and small remnant
of provisions and to take post at the former place, which un-
doubtedly is strong by nature and has a better command of the
Mississippi.
" Other misfortunes have happened on this occasion, a vessel
laden with 300 barrels of provisions and a considerable quantity
of rum, on her way to Manchac by the River Mississippi, has un-
questionably fallen into the enemy's hands ; and I dare not hope
a better fate to two transports forwarded by the Lakes, — One with
55 officers and men of the regiment of Waldeck, the other with
provisions : in short the troops under Colonel Dickson's im-
mediate command and at the Natches consisting (besides officers)
of 16 sergeants — 12 drummers and 429 rank and file are dis-
agreeably and critically situated ; the communication whereby
to supply them with provisions entirely cutt off, and the choice of
methods of relieving them left for me to take one and all of them
dangerous and uncertain in the execution : besides even Indians,
for want of presents to make them, and for want of provisions on
the Mississippi, cannot I'm afraid be employed for their relief ;
moreover the Indian Department is in confusion for want of Mr.
Cameron the new Superintendant's arrival from the Cherokee
Nation (for which he was Deputy) and after the alterations it has
lately undergone, it has not yet recovered its wonted vigour.
" Since the date of my letter of the 11th I have had an account
taken of the number of troops the vessels in this harbour fit for
transports in the Lakes can carry, and the report made to me is
200 men with ease — and perhaps fifty more by crowding them ;
I have sent to Mobile to take up what vessels ca:i be found there,
for this service and shall at all vents proceed with as many troops
as transports can be found for. to ship. I stand and act from
thence as circumstances may direct or necessity require : but 1
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have to prepare your Excellency for an event that will (if our
conjectures prove true) frustrate and disappoint every plan we can
project, either for the annoyance of the Enemy, or for carrying
relief to Colonel Dickson ; I have certain information that a large
schooner was seen entering Lake Pontchartrain on the 9th instant —
and, as there can be no idea formed of her, but being an Enemy's
vessel, the West Florida armed sloop (our only force on the Lakes)
carrying only four 3 & 4 pounders must fall a prey to her superior
force, besides the Spaniards can now arm the four vessels they
have taken as before represented and which are at Galvez Town,
which will render them stronger on the Lakes than any force we
can fit out against them.
" I have to report to your Excellency a step I have taken which
perhaps may meet with censure, and may occasion some incon-
venience, but as it proceeded from aperswasion and desire of thereby
promoting the good of His Majesty's service ; I hope (even if dis-
approved) that it will meet with the most favorable construction ; —
The Carteret packet boat being a ship of force carrying 18 Six
pounders and 60 men, And there being no ship of war serviceable
on this station, I made application to Governor Chester in Council
for an order to detain her, and which his Council having unani-
mously approved, he has complied with, And I expect she will sail
in a few days for the Balize to discover whether any of the Enemv's
ships are on that station or on this coast, and to endeavor finding
out whether reinforcements have been sent them from the
Havannah. This intelligence will be absolutely necessary to
regulate my future conduct.
" Your Excellency will, from the full representation of the
military state of this Province contained in this and in my letter
of the 11th instant and from the knowledge of the other important
objects of your command, be the best judge whether a reinforce-
ment to me is proper or expedient."
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 38. 8 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. k W. I. 137, fo. 109.
Enclosures : —
Maj. Gen. Campbell to Gov. Chester.
1779, September 14. Head Quarters. — Sends the following.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 39. 4 pages.
West Florida. Minute of Council.
1779, September 14. Council Chamber, Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 40. 4 pages.
Copies of both of these are in the Public Record Ofp,ce.
Am. & W. I. 533.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 14. Quebec.
Signed letter. Vol. 11, No. 66. 1 page. '
Enclosing Lt. Col. Bolton to Maj. Nairn 6 Sent.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 66.
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Captain John McLean to [Lt. Colonel James Bruce].
1779, September 14. Fort Massey. — Four privateers reported to
be awaiting the coal fleet. This place invested by three privateers
so that the shallop had to be sent away by night. Schooner
" Eachel " will soon be out of provisions. Begs he will satisfy the
bearer and his two assistants. Provisions will be more agreeable
to them than money. [Apparently the intelligence alluded to in
Lt. Col. Bruce's letter of 18 September.]
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 123. 2 pages.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 14. Head Quarters, West Point. — " You will
herewith find a passport for the safe conveyance of the money and
necessaries for the use of the troops of Convention, which your
Excellency requested in your letter of the 8th instant. I enclose
the within letter at the desire of Mr. Harnage. I have the honour
to be, &c."
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 128. 1 page.
Colonel Beverley Robinson to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, September 15. New York. — Rations to be issued to
Nicholas Ogden and his family.
Signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 60. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gov. John Dalling.
1779, September 16. Head Quarters, New York. — Sending
assistance.
Copy. Vol.1, No. 72. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to Lord G. Germain No. 71. 26 Sept
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 545 ;
548, fo. 21 ; and Colonial Correspondence, Jamaica 18.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 16. Whitehall.— Separate.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 126. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1. 432, fo. 27 ; and
in the Sackville MSS.
Comte d'Estaing to Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1779, September 16. Camp before Savannah. — Summons to
surrender.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Count d'Estaing.
1779, September 16. Savannah. — Declines.
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Comte d'Estaing to [Maj. Gen. A. Prevost].
1779, September 16. Camp before Savannah.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Count d'Estaing.
1779, September 16. — Asks 24 hours' truce.
Comte d'Estaing to Maj. Gen. Prevost.
1779, September 16. Camp before Savannah. — Consents.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Count d'Estaing.
1779, September 17. Savannah. — Decides to defend the post.
Copies. Vol. 15, Nos. 220 to 225. 10 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Prevost to Sir H. Clinton 2 November.
Also in the Archives de la Marine, Paris, Vol. 168. and in the
Public Record Office, Am. & W. I., Vol. 155.
Halifax.
1779, September 17. Halifax. — Return of the Contractors'
Provisions in the King's Store at Halifax. Signed J. B. Dight for
John Butler, agent to the Contractors.
Vol. 21, No. 121. 1 page.
Elias Holmes, refugee.
1779, September 17. New York. — Certificate signed by Capt.
David Peek, Capt. Lawrence Van Buskirk and others as to his
loyalty and services.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 73. 2 pages.
Lieut. Col. James Bruce to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 18. Halifax. — That he had managed to hire
vessels to bring off some coal from Spanish River, manning one of
these ships with an officer and 18 men, which was able to beat off
(by superior fire of small arms) a rebel brig of 18 guns. Was obliged
to send two of these vessels to Gen. McLean with ten months'
provisions. The ships now going will bring off about 700 chaldrons.
The coast between this and Spanish River is infested with
privateers, according to intelligence enclosed, which came yesterday,
Yesterday a rebel schooner of 12 guns took a brig loaded with
provisions. All the rest of the victuallers expected are arrived.
Transmits return of provisions in store. Ships at Spanish River
have to lie off the coast, which retards the loading. Advises vessels
to be sent for what is necessary as soon as possible. Cartel arrived
from Boston with 303 prisoners : an equal number was sent back.
There only remain 30, most of whom are in hospital.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 111. 3 pages.
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Lieut. Col. James Bruce to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 19. Halifax. — Transmits proceedings of General
Court Martial held to try a deserter of the Regiment of Young
Royal Highlanders.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 122. 1 page.
Lieut. Col. Mason Bolton and Maj. John Butler.
1779, September 14, 16, and 20. — Paper containing extract
from Major Butler dated at Buff aloe Creek the 14th September to
Lt. Col. Bolton ; from Bolton to Gen. Haldimand dated Niagara
16 September ; and from Butler to Haldimand also dated Niagara,
20 September. Mostly touching the advance of a large body of
the enemy.
Extracts. Vol. 11, Nos. 93 and 94. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton 3 October.
Copy of the same in the Public Record Office, Colonial Corres-
pondence, Quebec, Vol. 16, fo. 611, the original letters to Haldimand
being in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21760 and 21765.
1779, September 14 to 20. — Another paper containing extract of
a letter from Hector McLean at Oswegatchie 15 September, to
D°. McLean in New York, and heads of the above letters from
Butler and Bolton of 14, 16/17, and 20 September. The extract
from McLean is on the same subject, — that Butler had been forced
back, after obstinate resistance, and had since received a reinforce-
ment by Sir John Johnson of troops and Canada Indians.
Extracts. Vol. 11, No. 89. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 21. Tuesday. Tawney Town in Maryland. —
" The permission for my going from Virginia into New York upon
my parole was signified to me the evening of the 7th instant at
which time Major General D'Reidesel being at the Berkely Springs
and the British Assistant Pay Master General at Williamburgh I
was necessarily delayed from setting out untill my expresses
reached them and that they could return to Charlottes Ville.
" I set out, however, accompanied by Major General De Reidesel
on the 16th Instant, and we are persuing our journey with all
manner of expedition and imagine we shall reach Elizabeth Town
in about eight days.
" I have received two days ago, in a manner merely accidental
by hearing that a pacquet directed for me was at a person's house
upon the road, the letter from Mr. Loring of the 4th of August
signifying to me that I was to name certain number of the officers
of the Troops of Convention to go into New York upon their paroles
in exchange for several American officers who have already received
a liberty of visiting their friends — this business must now be neces-
sarily transacted at Elizabeth Town and I shall take it as a singular
favour of your Excellency to direct that Mr. Loring may meet me
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there in order to regulate this matter or any circumstances which
may arise in consequence of Major General De Reidese] and my
arrival with our families at that place."
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 125. 3 pages.
Baton Rouge.
1779, September 21. Baton Rouge, Mississippi. — Address of the
[nhabitants to Lt. Col. Alexander Dickson.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 46. 3 pages.
1779, September 21. — Articles of Capitulation agreed between
Don Bernardo de Galvez and Lt. Col. Dickson.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 49. 8 pages.
1779, September 22. — Reasons given by Lt. Col. Dickson for re-
moving to Baton Rouge, with certificate by J. J. Graham, Assistant
Engineer.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 47. 3 pages.
The above three papers enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir
H. Clinton 15 December.
Copies of all in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, 137
and 631, &c.
Henry Stuart, Dep. Q. M. General.
1779, July 1 to September 21. — Account of expences at the
Mississippy between these dates. £898 9s. Od.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 78. 2 pages.
Lieut. Colonel L. v. Fuser to James Penman.
1779, September 22. St. Augustine.—" The French Fleet being
on our coast, it becomes necessary that I should put this place in
the best condition possible in order to baffle their attempt should
they come this way. But having no money for carrying on the
works proposed and knowing your zeal for His Majesty's service,
I am under the necessity of applying to you and hope you will be
so kind as to undertake to pay the negroes employed at the King's
works, and at the same time furnish me with what money may be
wanted for other purposes, for which I will from time to time give
you bills on Sir Henry Clinton, & at the same time lay before his
Excellency proper accounts and vouchers for what may be ex-
pended, as I intended to proceed with as much economy as possible
having resolved to have nothing to say to your town people who
are all Jews, but to employ the tradesmen of the Regiment, I
hope to be able to confine the expence within two thousand
pound, which sum I hope you will be so good as to supply. You
will oblige me by your answer by first opportunity."
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 92. 1 page.
Enclosed by James Penman to [Sir H. Clinton] 26 Oct.
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Maj. Gen. James Pattison to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, September 22. New York. — Confirming order of Lt. Genl.
Jones, when Commandant, to issue rations to Messrs. Parker, Cram-
mond and Blair and their families, being refugees from Virginia.
Signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 199. 1 page.
Lord Amherst to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 23. Whitehall. — Letter of introduction of the
bearer Mr. William Preston who formerly served in America in the
44th Foot and who wishes to be employed amongst the Provincial
Troops.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 123. 1 page.
Col. G. R. Clark to Thomas Jefferson.
1779, September 23. Louiseville.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 102. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 284, fo. 293 ;
autograph signed letter in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21844,
fo. 115 ; copy 21757, fo. 250.
Lieut. Colonel L. v. Fuser to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 25, October 2 and 24. St. Augustine.— " By
the inclosed copies Your Excellency will see my situation and my
want : I expect very little assistance from this place ; fine promises ;
pompous writing ; and nothing done, is what I have experienced
these three years past.
" Notwithstanding Your Excellency may rest assured that
everything in my power shall be done for the preservation of this
place.
" I have wrote to Major General Campbell (my only resource for
the present) to send forthwith what men and powder he can con-
veniently spare — also to Governor D ailing for some powder.
" No Artillery Officer or Engineer having been left here, I have
appointed Captain Burrard to act in both capacities, and Lieutenant
Hesselberg to serve as his assistant.
" I am left without money to carry on the works, Governor
Tonyn promised me some, but when it came to the point he said
that he had none, consequently I have employed Mr. Penman (a
creditable merchant) to get me all the money he can that the service
may not suffer — We are hard at work."
P.S. — 2d October. — " Since my last Mr. Penman went by my
desire to St. John's River in order to get what intelligence he could
from Georgia, also to settle with the inhabitants there the means of
protecting themselves from depredation from small parties of the
Rebels : in consequence he wrote the enclosed letter of which I
gave the Governor the perusal.
" I think Your Excellency should be informed that from the time
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Major General Prevost left this place, the Lieutenant Governor Mr.
Moultrie (a gentleman of South Carolina) has made it his constant
business in all companies, even before officers, to say that Major
General Prevost being in Georgia, his authoritv over the troops did
not extend to this Province, and no Brigadier being here, the com-
mand devolved of course to the Governor.
" I took no notice of such absurdity (thinking it proceeded from
ignorance) until I found that it began to produce a bad effect
amongst some of the staff officers. — I hope and wish that Your
Excellency would be pleased to explain that matter.
" One hundred and thirty negroes are at work (I expect more
every day) and as they must be paid and I have no money Messieurs
Penman and Man have undertaken to furnish me with the money
requisite for that and other purposes, and will take bills drawn on
Your Excellency."
24 October. — " Monday last an express came from the Nations
who informed us that the Indians recd from the Spaniards presents
of great value, amongst which were some casks of rum ; that the
Indians listened with pleasure to their Talk upon which the Spaniards
invited some of the Chiefs to the Havanna, with promises to send
them soon back with three ships loaded with goods for them.
" If this report be true it is more than probable that they will re-
establish that Fort (which is a better one than that at Pensacola)
in order to have an Harbour in the Bay, and to be at hand to in-
dispose the Indians against us.
" Not a man came from Savana since the express which brought
me the letter from Major General Prevost of the 11th of last month,
and all the report we have heard since from that quarter by people
coming from Georgia is only hearsay and not fit to be transmitted
to your Excellency.
"One hundred soldiers & three hundred negroes are at work
and I have the satisfaction to tell your Excellency that the covered
ways and the glacis are almost finished, and that the artillery and
stores are in good order, my greater want is powder & men. No
preparation made yet by the Government here, except three in-
significant galleys."
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 122. 3 pages.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 25. St. Augustine. — Since receipt of letter of
20th October 1778 has written several to his Excellency. A report
that Count Destaing and the French fleet were upon this coast has
been confirmed by letters from Maj. Gen. Prevost and Sir James
Wright. Encloses copies of those letters. Accounts of the rebels
collecting at Augusta, that a General Scot is arrived from the north
with continental troops that thev expect to amount to near 4,000 ;
their flying parties have spread over the whole of Georgia. Province
greatly weakened by the help given to Maj. Gen. Prevost. Col.
Fuser has undertaken repairs to fortifications of St. Augustine.
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Expresses sent to Jamaica and Antigua to acquaint the Commanders
in Chief of this event tho' he hopes Adl. Byron will have earlier in-
telligence and that he may have removed the Count from the
" Languedoc."
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 120. 2 pages.
Enclosing Sir J. Wright to Gov. Tonyn 11 Sept.
Maj. Gen. Prevost to Gov. Tonyn 11 Sept.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, September 26. New York.— No. 71.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 73. 4 pages.
Enclosing Gov. Dalling to Sir H. Clinton 11 Aug.
Sir H. Clinton to Gov. Dalling 16 Sept.
Signed letter in the Public Eecord Office, Am. & W. I. 136,
fo. 537 ; copy 307, fo. 167.
James Penman to Lieut. Colonel L. v. Fuser.
1779, September 26. Jericho. — " Dear Colonel, last war it was
my lot to pay away millions of the publick money for carrying on
the service in Germany, in this, T have had the honour to advance
some thousands of my own, for the same purpose in America ; I
leave you to judge which was the most profitable employment. —
However, notwithstanding I am at this moment, independent of
other services, almost £3,000 in advance for the Carolina Royalists,
and have been so for more than a twelve month ; Your endeavours
for the protection of the Province shall not be frustrated, and you
may command my purse and credit as far as it will go. — I beg
however to explain to you, that having no use for money at New
York, I must request of you, to prevail upon Sir Henry Clinton to
furnish me with bills upon London for those you may draw upon
him in my favour. — You know enough of this country to be sensible,
that a large sum in specie cannot be raised here, therefore if any
considerable works are to be carried on, it will be absolutely neces-
sary that Sir Henry Clinton should supply you with money from
New York. — In the meantime I have ordered my people to honour
your drafts for the sum you mention ; and I shall remain here in
order to keep people quiet upon their settlements, to do everything
in my power for the security of their properties, and to give you
the earliest intelligence of the motions of the Enemy, if they should
attempt anything against us whilst the siege of Savannah is
depending.'1
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 9] . 2 pages.
Enclosed by James Penman to [Sir H. Clinton ] 26 October.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 27. Whitehall.— No. 47.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 1 16. I page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 189 ; copy
432, fo. 29 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
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Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 27. Whitehall.— Secret.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 117. 8 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1. 136, fo. 169 ; copies
685, fo. 80 : and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 27. Whitehall. — Separate & most secret.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 119. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 193 ; copy
685, fo. 86 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Governor Richard Hughes to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 27. Government House. — Forwards two packets
from Gen. Haldimand. Difficulties relative to defraying expense of
barracks erected for a detachment at town of Cornwallis ; this
province does not stand authorised to defray expenses of this kind ;
entreats that it may be paid from contingent expenses of the Army,
as he cannot engage or oblige the province to do it. Recommends
the bearer Winkworth Tonge, Col. of the Militia of this province,
to his favour in his request for the Lieut. Colonelcy of the Loyal
Nova Scotia Volunteers. Encloses observations on the erecting of
fortifications, &c, in Nova Scotia.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 53, No. 19. 2 pages. Triplicate.
Vol. 21, No. 124. 3 pages.
Henry Van Dyck to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 27. New York. — Memorial. That he was a
candidate for holy orders in the Church of England and has been
sent with his family and furniture within the lines, for his attachment
to the King. Asks rations and such other support as may be judged
meet. Annexed are certificates signed by Rev. Saml. Seabury,
David Mathews, Mayor, and Col. Bev. Robinson.
Original. Vol. 44, No. 140-142. 5 pages.
Thos. de Grey to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 28. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 115. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 197 ; copy
432, fo. 30 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Enclosures : —
Philip Stephens to Thos. de Grey.
1779, September 28. Admiralty Office. — Sends the following.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 113. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, Home Office, Admiralty,
180 & 168.
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Intelligence from Capt. Stanhope of the ship " Garland " of
the sailing of Count UEstaing from the West Indies.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 114. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, Home Office, Admiralty,
180.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 28. Quebec.
Signed letter. Vol. 11, No. 73. 2 pages.
Enclosing Brig. Gen. de Speth to Gen. Haldimand and List of
German Officers still prisoners of war with the Rebels, see
13 Sept.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 86.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 28. Quebec. — Mr. Jordan, Deputy Pay Master
General for the forces in this province, has requested me to trans-
mit the enclosed letters to your Excellency for safe and speedy
conveyance.
Signed letter. Vol. 11, No. 76. 1 page.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 93.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 28. Quebec. — His dispatches will be delivered
by Capt. Willoe who seeks exchange.
Signed letter. Vol. 11, No. 11. 2 pages.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 91.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 28. Quebec.
Signed letter. Vol. 11, No. 78. 7 pages. Copy No. 91. 5 pages.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 88.
Enclosures : —
Maj. Butler to Lt. Col. Bolton see 26 Aug.
Maj. Butler to Lt. Col. Bolton see 31 Aug.
Lt. Docksteder to Lt. Col. Bolton see 1 Sept.
Maj. Butler to Lt. Col. Bolton see 3 & 8 Sept.
Lt. Col. Bolton to Gen. Haldimand see 7, 8 & 10 Sept.
N.D. — Return of Officers from New York under Maj.
James Rogers.
Vol. 11, No. 81. 1 page.
Original in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21820,
fo. 13.
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N.D. — Strength of the British Troops from Oswegatchie to
Quebec.
Vol. 11, No. 82. 1 page.
Duplicate in the Public Record Office, Colonial Corres-
pondence, Quebec 16.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, September 28. Quebec.
Signed letter. Vol. 11, No. 86. 2 pages.
Enclosina Agreement between Brig. Gen. Arnold and Geo.
Forster 27 May 1776.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS/21807, fo. 95.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to General Washington.
1779, September 29. New York. — " Upon receiving your letter
of the 24th ultimo, I transmitted the papers that accompanied it
to His Excellency Lieut. General Knyphausen, who has sent me
Colonel Wurmb's answer thereto, and in justice to that gentleman,
who is an officer of distinguished merit, I have the honor to enclose
the same together with a translation thereof for your perusal, by
which you will perceive that his conduct has been much misrepre-
sented."
Draft. Vol. 14, No. 112. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, September 30. New York.— No. 72.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 74. 4 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo.
561 ; copy 307, fo. 170.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Thomas Harding.
1779, September 30. Head Quarters, New York. — Passport.
To proceed to Hampton in Virginia with the brigantine " Patsey,"
with money, wine and necessaries for the troops of Convention
now at Charlotteville.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 127. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. William Phillips to General Washington.
1779, September 30. Elizabeth Town.—" Sir, I take the oppor-
tunity of Mr. Commissary Mersereau's express to inform you, Sir,
that Major General De Reidesel and myself with our respective
families are arrived at this place.
"' To my great surprise I have received notice that we are to be
detained and not suffered to go into New York agreeable to the
tenour of the agreement settled, as I suppose, between Your Ex-
cellency and Sir Henry Clinton. . . .
" I cannot express my feelings on this event, and acknowledge
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I did not expect to be thus made to journey through the country
under the expectation of receiving by your permission and partici-
pation, in which I am at last disappointed, a similar indulgence to
what has been granted for some months to Brigadier General
Thomson and Colonel McGaw who are the officers, as I understand,
opposed to me in the parole exchange as approved of by Sir Henry
Clinton and Your Excellency.
" I do not allow of any conduct of mine or Major General De
Reidesel deserving this treatment and I am to hope, Sir, from
Your known candour and honour an explanation."
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 106. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Phillips to Sir H. Clinton 5 Oct.
Brig. General William Woodford to Joshua Mersereau,
Deputy Commissary of Prisoners.
1779, September 30. Elizabeth Town.—" Sir, You will remove
Major General Phillips and the Officers of the Convention Troops
under your care with their families and attendants to Chatham
where you will have proper quarters provided for them till you
receive further orders for their destination."
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 111. 1 page.
Robert Griffith to Col. Roger Morris.
Wednesday morn. Endorsed 1779, September. — " Any rations
I may be intitled to your giving an order to the bearer to receive
them will be greatly acknowledg'd."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 266.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 1. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 110. 1 page.
Enclosure : — List of Promotions.
Vol. 14, No. 109. 2 pages.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 1. Treasury Chambers. — Transmits copy of con-
tract with Messrs. Womb well &c. for supplying his Majesty's
forces at New York, Georgia and East Florida with provisions for
1780. To give contractors and their agents all necessary assistance.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 49. 1 page.
George Rome to John Robinson.
1779, October 1. John Street, Adelphi. — Postponed calling again
immediately after last appointment on account of the threatened
invasion. Enclosed are the paragraphs in the letter then alluded
to [not all identified]. Requests that the Commissary General might
be instructed to co-operate with his own agents at Rhode Island
in the choice of proper persons to adjust the amounts of rents,
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wharfage, etc., to be paid. When their Lordships are informed
it is a custom to pay rents of stores and wharves so employed at
New York he is sure he may expect speedy relief for it would be
injust if the Deputy Commissary at Rhode Island should enjoy
emoluments of the remains of his (Rome's) estate saved from the
Rebellion when those emoluments are insufficient to support himself.
Does not wish any use to be made of last paragraph of enclosed copy
at present.
Enclosing [ ] to George Rome 16 June.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton 6 Oct.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 47. 2 pages.
Thomas Goldthwaite to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 2. New York. — " Since my arrival from Penobscot
I have been in hopes of having the honr of an interview with your
Excellency to lay before you the state of that country, & the im-
portance of it to the crown, which by many years experience I must
have a more adequate idea of than the cursory acquaintance of
gentlemen wTho may differ from me in opinion.
"If it is of any consequence of the crown to subjugate Boston,
Salem, Newbury &c. those principal seats of rebellion, the way to
effect it is to cut off the eastern part of that province which is their
only source for fuel, masts, spars, lumber of every kind &c.
" The post taken at Penobscot is a long step towards it, &' if it
shou'd be soon seconded by taking another post at Casco-bay or
somewhere thereabouts, it wou'd compleat it ; but if this shou'd
be impracticable at this difficult time, it is of the utmost conse-
quence, that the post already at Penobscot is secured. If the present
arrangement of his Majesty's troops wont permit of a reinforcement
there, at this time, I myself will undertake to raise a Battalion out
of the militia of that country, which notwithstanding their seeming
delinquency in their late unhappy situation, I'll pledge myself for
it, that they will make as good subjects as any the King has got.
'Twas I, principally, y1 settled them in that country ; I commanded
them, & I fully know their principles, & have estate enough to carry
into execution what I propose. Their numbers in this new settle-
ment before these troubles came on were more than 2400 able men
& whom I dare vouch, are principally our friends but if we neglect
them & throw away that post, they most probably will become
our enemies. I will enter into particulars & more fully explain
those matters if your Excellency will be pleas' d to give me
opportunity. I have the honr. &c."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 72. 3 pages.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 3. Quebec.
Signed letter. Vol. 11, No. 92. 1 page.
Enclosing extract of letters between Maj. Butler, Lt. Col. Bolton
and Gen. Haldimand 14, 16 and 20 Septr.
Copy. Vol, 11, No. 90, 1 page ; copy in the British Museum,
AddtL MSS. 21807, fo. 97.
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Don Bernardo de Galvez to an Indian.
1779, October 4. Nueva Orleans. — Commission as captain, and
decoration with the small medal of merit. On parchment, printed
in colours and with coloured heraldic representation of seals.
Original. In Spanish. Vol. 16, No. 41. 1 page.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 4. Quebec.
Signed letter and copy. Vol. 11, Nos. 96 and 95. 1 page
each.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 101.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 4. London. — Has appointed Donald MacLeron,
late Serjeant of 55th and recommended by him, to be a King's
letter man at 1/- per day. The other three recommended are not
yet on the outpension and consequently not entitled to it by the
King's regulations.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 108. 2 pages.
Inhabitants of the Natchez to Lt. Col. Dickson.
1779, October 4. Natchez. — Address.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 45. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton 15 Dec.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 275 ;
137. fo. 213 ; 631, fos. 8 & 32.
Maj. Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry ClIxVton.
1779, October 5. Chatham in New Jersey. — Requesting him to
give orders that 200 guineas may be sent out by Lieut. Bibby for
his use.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 104. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 5. Chatham in New Jersey. — Refers to two
previous letters relating his arrival and detention at Elizabeth
Town. Major Skinner has just informed him of an order that
Riedesel and himself with their respective families should proceed
back to Easton, Bethlehem or Reading in Pensilvania. Major
Skinner has given permission for Lieut. Bibby to carry this letter
to New York. Enquires if it might not be well to detain the flag
ready to sail to Virginia until something is determined, as they
would require to send every material for living if tney are to return
there having sold off all their furniture not conceiving it possible
any obstructions could be made. Resolves of Congress upon which
they are detained are of 27th and 28th September ; is entirely
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ignorant of the motives. Is sorry for Riedesel as he has need of
medical advice. Proposes to request an explanation and suggests
if it would not be more proper to return to Virginia than to linger
for the decision of the American Congress who so often alter their
way of thinking upon the subject of his situation. Awaits the
return of Lieut. Bibby with his Excellency's commands to set out
from this place.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 107. 3 pages.
Enclosing Maj. Gen. Phillips to Genl. Washington 30 Sep.
Comte d'Estaing and Major General Lincoln to Major
General Augustine Prevost.
1779, October 6. Camp before Savannah.
Copy. Vol. 15, No 227. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Count d'Estaing.
1779, October 6.— Answer.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 226. 1 page.
Both these enclosed by Maj. Gen. Prevost to Sir H. Clinton 2 Nov.
Both in the Arch, de la Marine, Paris, Vol. 168 ; and in the
Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 155, fos. 391 and 395. Printed
in the London Gazette 25 December.
Maj. Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 6. Chatham in New Jersey. — Major Skinner
accompanied Lieut. Bibby to Elizabeth Town to assist him in
getting permission to go to New York, but on their arrival at
Elizabeth Town, Major Hay, the Commandant, judged proper not to
allow it. Had proposed to send in his baggage that it might be
sent to Virginia in a flag if necessary ; this, also, refused unless sub-
mitted to a strict search. Requests permission for an enclosed list
of articles required by Madame de Riedesel to be sent to Elizabeth
Town where an officer will remain to receive them. Should the
flag sail immediately he begs only £4,000 may be sent and requests
him to order Mr. Smith the Secretary to write an account of their
situation to Virginia. Major General de Riedesel and himself set
out for Easton to-morrow morning.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 105. 2 pages.
Richard Reading to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, October 6. New York.— Memorial. That in 1776 he was
obliged to flee from his home for his attachment to his sovereign —
that he was twice taken prisoner — that his wife and children have
been sent off by a warrant and as he has no employment begs
such allowance of rations as may be proper.' Certified by Gov.
Franklin.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 55. 1 page.
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John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 6. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Sends letter
from Mr. G-. Rome with its enclosure desiring payment of rent due
for certain wharves and store-houses in Rhode Island used by the
Commissaries there. To enquire into the facts and give such
directions as he thinks just and proper.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 46. 1 page.
Enclosing George Rome to John Robinson 1 Oct.
] to George Rome 16 June.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1779, October 7. New York. — Transmits list of Promotions for
his Majesty's approbation.
2 copies. Vol. 14, Nos. 102 & 103. 1 page each.
Duplicate signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office,
In Letters, Original Correspondence 20.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Maj. Gen. Prescott.
1779, October 7. New York. — To evacuate Rhode Island.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 76. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to Lord G. Germain, No. 73, 9 Oct.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 569 ;
the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 24322, fo. 58.
Stores.
1779, October 7. London. — The Treasury in account with
Thomas Harley for blankets shipped on the " Mary " £3161 7. 8.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 141. 1 page.
Enclosed by Thos. Harley to Sir Henry Clinton 16 May 1781.
William Knox to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 8. Whitehall.— Circular.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 101. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 283, fo. 539 ; 397,
fo. 309 ; British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21703, fo. 183 & 217 ; 10,
fo. 121.
Provincial Forces.
1779, October 8. — List of clothing and camp equipage for Pro-
vincial forces, received, issued and remaining in the Inspector
General's stores. Alexr. Innes, Inspector General.
Copy. Vol. 54, No. 17. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, October 9. New York.— No. 73.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 75. 1 page.
Enclosing Sir H. Clinton to Maj. Gen. Prescott 7 Oct.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo.
565 ; copy 307, fo. 174.
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Nicholas Outhouse.
1779, October 9. New York.— Certificate signed by Col. Beverley
Robinson addressed to Col. Morris. That Nicholas Outhouse is a
refugee from Orange County and has three sons in the Loyal
American Regiment. He is an old man and unable to provide for
his wife and four small children. Recommends him for rations.
Endorsed : — Approved by the Comr. in Chief.
Original. Vol. 14, No. 99. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, October 10. New York. — Separate. Recommends three
Provincial Corps — Queen's Rangers, New York Volunteers, and
Volunteers of Ireland the officers of which are worthy of permanent
rank and half pay. Recommends also Colonel Innes.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 80. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am & W. I. 136, fo.
627 ; duplicate 589, fo. 96 ; copy 307, fo. 178.
Sir Henry Clinton to Maj. Gen. William Phillips.
1779, October 11. H[ead] Quarters] N[ew] Y[ork].— " My Dear
Sir, I have your letter from Chatham & as you may well imagine
am no less surprised than chargined at your disappointment. I
trust yet, that as you were exposed to this very troublesome journey
& allowed yourself to be elated with pleasing hopes from Gen1.
Washington's immediate orders, he will by his interposition on the
occasion prevent your having any ground for complaint against
him.
" I have given directions for your being supplied with the articles
you ask for.
" You will from public report become acquainted with the
measures which this & other circumstances have made me take
with respect to prisoners. I am, with every wish for your welfare
&c.
" I shall be much obliged to you if you will recommend Cap1.
Featherstone to succeed to Cap1. Craig's Compy. in the 47th. I
mean to interfere as little as possible in the promotions of the
Convention Army, but I think he is intitled to a Company & I
cannot give one any where else, he is besides an older Capt. Lt.
than the gentn. of that rank in the Reg1."
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 98. 2 pages.
Cornelius Luyster to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 11. Newtown. — Memorial. Represents his per-
secution for his loyalty ; was imprisoned at Boston, Poughkeepsie
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and in the prison ship at Esopus ; was sent within the British
Lines with his wife and three daughters. Has had sickness and
death in his family ; is sixty years old and broken by age, suffering
and hardship ; asks some support. With two certificates.
Original. Vol. 31, Nos. 178 and 179. 3 pages.
Ann Cook to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 12. New York. — Memorial. Is widow of Nathaniel
Cook a native of Connecticut ; that her husband served as a pilot
until about six weeks ago when his death has left her with four
children destitute. Begs rations and such other support as shall
be judged meet.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 267. 2 pages.
Joshua Loring, Commissary General of Prisoners, to Colonel
Beatty.
1779, October 12. New York. — Was deceived into a belief that
difficulties were surmounted. Demands the return to captivity of
all officers or persons admitted to parole. Expects those who have
broken their word of honour to be restored without further delay.
Upwards of 70 remain unaccounted for by his estimate, and even
50 by the American. The officers taken in the " Eagle " and those
of the Convention mentioned in enclosed list he consents to exchange
rank for rank. Demands that a person may reside at Philadelphia
on same footing as Mr. Pintard resides here. Further proposals of
exchange must be put off until those gentlemen who are on parole
return, and those out contrary to parole restored or accounted for.
Copy. Vol. 2, No. 150. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
List of officers taken in the " Eagle " packet, and officers of
the Convention at home by leave.
Copy. Vol. 2, No. 151. 1 page.
Alexander Cameron to Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1779, October 15. Creek Nation, Little Tallassie.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 217. 4 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 155, fo. 413.
Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1779, October 15b. New York. — Congratulations on defeat of
Americans at Penobscot. To signify acknowledgments to the
troops also to Lieut. Col. Campbell and Lieut. Carfrae. There is
reason to apprehend attack against Halifax. Reinforcement he will
send if the Admiral thinks it necessary to go to Halifax with the fleet.
Approves sentences of Genl. Court Martial held there, therefore
Major de Wint is to be released and Capt. Burgess cashiered.
Endorsed ; — Sent to the Admiral to be forwarded to Halifax.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 112. 3 pages.
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Savannah.
1779, October [18]. In Lines of Savannah Camp. — Return of
Casualties in the different corps during the siege. Signed by Maj.
Gen. Prevost.
Original. Vol. 16, No. 7. 1 page.
Original in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 155, fo. 407 ;
printed in the London Gazette 25 December.
Baton Rouge, &c.
1779, October 19. New Orleans. — Return of the different de-
tachments of His Majesty's Troops prisoners (with the Spaniards
at New Orleans) and the posts where taken. Alex. Dickson, Lt. Col.
True copy examined by James Campbell, Major of Brigade.
Vol. 13, No. 44. 1 page (table).
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton 15 Dec.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 267 ;
137 fo. 221 ; 631, fos. 10 & 34 ; printed in the London Gazette
1 April 1780.
Peter or Petrus Ackerman, refugee, to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 20. New York.— Memorial. That he had to fly
from persecution ; has by his industry procured a livelihood for his
family until he was taken ill about three months ago. Asks
rations for himself and family. Certified by x\braham Van Buskirk
and a number of others.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 164.
Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1779, October 20. New York. — Secret. " It was my intention
in the uncertainty we were in what might be Count d'Estaign's
destination, and upon some conjectures gathered from intercepted
dispatches, that Halifax was his object, to have reinforced you with
(sic) men. These under General Stirling were embarked and
waited the Admiral's motions with the fleet to sail with him. I
now am informed by him that the season is too far advanced to
proceed with this expedition. He likewise represents to me that
any design of the Enemy against you must e'er this have suc-
ceeded— have failed — or have been again set aside, as the same
reasons which now influence him wou'd keep the French Squadron
out of your seas at this time. No time was lost on my part from
the hour that we had cause to be apprehensive on your account.
I am happy to have no confirmation of the grounds on which we
became so, and with less reluctance now yield to the necessity of
withholding the reinforcement.
" You will have learnt that a reinforcement intended for Quebec
on Gen1. Haldimand's requisition had been dispersed at sea. I
shall be much obliged to you, if possible, to convey information of
this disagreable incident to him, and to give him assurances that
as soon as the season of the year will permit it, another expedition
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shall sail to replace the former ; a measure I wished to have taken
before the winter, but which the Admiral told me prudence wou'd
not have justified. I have however the satisfaction to believe that
one of the causes which weighed for strengthening the Canadian
Army is removed, Sullivan having by credible accounts relin-
quished his designs upon Detroit for this year & being it is said
returned to Washington's Army."
2 copies. Vol. 21, Nos. 113 and 114. 2 pages each.
Lt. Col. Alexander Dickson to [Maj. Gen. John Campbell].
1779, October 20. New Orleans.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 48. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton 15 Dec.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 255 ;
137 fo. 217; 631, fos. 9 and 33; printed in the London Gazette
1 April 1780.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 20. Camp at Majebigwaduce. — Interruption
caused by the last visit of the rebels and the necessity of destroying
part of what had been before made, prevents the works for defence
of the fort being completed this season. Garrison is to be hutted.
Expects tranquillity of this Province may be disturbed, as a force
is collecting on the coast and an armament fitting out at Boston :
this place or Nova Scotia can only be their object. Is inclined to
believe it is against this place from the clamour in New England
raised by the British occupying it. Cannot determine anything
relative to his return to Nova Scotia or the force to be taken until
the enemy's intentions are decided. Two provision ships arrived
from Halifax. Clothing for the 74th and 82nd Regiments required.
Force in Nova Scotia very weak. Notwithstanding the lenity with
which he has made it his study to treat them and the oaths of
allegiance and fidelity taken by them, he cannot promise himself
the assistance of ten inhabitants on the whole river ; the upper part
is even in arms and had a skirmish with some of his people a few
days ago. No assistance will be given by inhabitants on the river.
Has given Capt. A. Campbell of 74th leave of absence to complete
cure from a broken thigh. Hopes his Excellency will approve.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 177. 4 pages.
Abraham Lent to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 21. New York.— Petition. Has been obliged to
quit his estate at Orange Town with capital of several thousand
pounds. He, his wife and child and aged father have since
been living on the little they were able to bring with them and
are now destitute. Requests rations. The facts are certified
by Wm. Bayard who adds that Jacob Lent, a brother, is in the
same situation.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 100. 2 pages.
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Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.
[1779, October 22.]
Copy and duplicate. Vol. 11, Nos. 14 & 11. 4 pages & 3 pages.
Both in cipher.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 105.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1779, October 22. New York. — Secret. As the Admiral has
decided to proceed to Halifax with the fleet, sends reinforcement of
the 57th and the Volunteers of Ireland with companies of the 80th
and 84th amounting to near 1500 men. To return these as soon
as the Admiral thinks the season too advanced for an attack on
the post, retaining the 4 companies of his own regiment and sending
to New York Major Small's battalion of Royal Highland Emigrants.
Encloses for his consideration plan for incorporating the several
Provincial Corps with McLean into two battalions.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 115. 2 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. General Stirling.
1779, October 22. Head Quarters, Denizis. — To proceed with/the
troops under his command — 57th Regt., the Volunteers of Ireland,
4 companies of the 80th and one of the Royal Highland Emigrants —
to Halifax and put himself under the orders of Brig. Gen1. McLean.
To return to New York when the Admiral and General think that
post no longer threatened. The four companies of 80th Regt. are
to be left at Halifax ; the whole of the Emigrants brought to New
York.
Copy. Vol 21, No. 116. 1 page.
Lieut. Col. L. v. Fuser to General Sir Henrich (sic) Clinton.
1779, October 22. St. Augustine. — Complaining of the conduct of
Lt. Lockell, 3rd Battalion 60th,r who had remained at the billiard
table instead of attending his men. That he had met all reproof
with laughing and had been placed under arrest. Thinks that as
he has been visited by the Governor's Secretary, Mr. Edwards, he
is encouraged in his opposition.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 97. 2 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 795.
Enclosure : —
N. F. C. Lockell to Lt. Col. L. v. Fuser.
1779, October 21. St. Augustine. — Acknowledges letter.
Leaves his conduct to the determination of the gentlemen of the
Court Martial.
True Copy. Vol. 14, No. 96. 1 page.
Archibald Campbell, Senior, Captain 74th, to Lord Amherst.
1779, October 25. Glasgow. — Requests further leave of absence
;>4
as the journey to America in this season of the year might prove
fatal. Sends Doctor's certificate.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 218. 1 page.
This and the following enclosed by Lord Amherst to Sir Henry
Clinton 18 November.
Enclosure : —
1779, October 25. Glasgow College. — Certificate by Doctor
Alexander Stevenson that a voyage at this season would be
dangerous.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 217. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, October 26. New York.— No. 76.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 77. 5 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, to.
653 ; copy 307, fo. 180.
Alexander McGillivray to Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1779, October 26. Little Tallassie.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 216. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1. 155, fo. 421.
Governor Josiah Martin to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, October 26. New York. — In the 3rd person. Recom-
mending James Stewart of North Carolina, old and infirm, for
rations.
Original. Vol. 44, No. 156. 1 page.
James Penman to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1779, October 26. Jericho on St. John's River. — Lays before
him Col. Fuser's application to him for money to carry on the works
at St. Augustine and his answer. Has agreed to supply it as it is
not a large sum but should a larger advance become necessary he
requires his Excellency's approbation. Is not unwilling but has
already advanced sums which he has not yet been repaid.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 93. 1 page.
Enclosing Lt. Col. Fuser to James Penman 22 Sept. 1779.
James Penman to Lt, Col. Fuser 26 Sept. 1779.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, October 28. New York.— No. 77.
Duplicate copy. Vol. 7, No. 78. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo.
685 ; copy 307, fo. 184.
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Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1779, October 28. New York. — The Admiral and himself have
been induced to consider the improbability of an attack on Halifax
at this season and have decided that the reinforcement shall not
sail. D'Estaing may attack it in the spring. Recommends him
to put his post in the best state possible and withdraw any detached
posts he thinks may be of the least use ; suggests that of Fort
Cumberland.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 117. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain. .
1779, October 29. New York. — Thanks for confidence in the
command and commission devolving on him.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 79. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 697 ; &
307, fo. 187.
Alchey or Alliche Butson, refugee.
1779, October 30.— Certificate by Edmund Fanning, Col. King's
American Regt., that her son has been three years in his regiment —
that she has been allowed to draw provisions for some weeks and
that she and the other children are in the greatest distress for con-
tinuance of that assistance.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 210. 1 page.
1779, October 30. New York. — Copy of a petition from Robert
and Charles Cooke of this date annexed to an original memorial
of 8 April 1782 which see.
Lt. Col. L. v. Fuser to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 30. St. Augustine. — Account of the siege of
Savannah from letters and reports.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 244. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136,fo. 769 ;
& 589, fo. 97 ; printed in the London Gazette Extraordinary 20
December.
Gov. Pat Tonyn to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, October 30. St. Augustine. — Announcing repulse of the
enemies' attack on Savannah.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 94. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 765 ;
British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 24322, fo. 58 ; printed in the London
Gazette Extraordinary 20 December.
] to [Captain William Spry].
1779, October 30. New York.— The sudden and unexpected
departure of Mr. Finucane prevented acknowledgment of receipt
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of his letters. The Commander in Chief has not been able to de-
termine respecting leave of absence desired. When his a/cs are
transmitted to this office, examined and certified by Genl. McLean,
no time shall be lost in procuring final warrants ; in the meanwhile as
a supply of money has been received at Halifax, inconveniences, it
is hoped, will have been removed.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 118. 2 pages.
[Sir H. Clinton] to Brigadier General Garth or officer com-
manding H. M. forces in Georgia.
1779, October 31. New York. — That Major General Leslie is
recovered and will assume the command. He sails in the " Blonde "
for that purpose.
Original. Vol. 15, No. 218. 1 page.
John Robinson to Gov. Peter Chester.
1779, October 31. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 16, No. 26. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton 27 July 1780.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I., 267, fo. 389.
COMTE D'ESTAING.
n.d. [1779, October]. — A list of ships of war under the command
of Count d'Estaing.
Vol. 16, No. 8. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 589, fo. 106 ;
155, fo. 399.
S. D. Smyth to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 1. — Requesting rations, also forage for a horse.
Autograph signed letter.' Vol. 29, No. 174. 1 page.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 2. — Quebec.
Signed letter. Vol. 11, No. 97. 8 pages.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 107 (dated
1 November).
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 2. War Office.- — Acknowledges receipt of
duplicates of three letters of 29th July last. List of promotions
approved excepting succession to Capt. Munro of the 71st. ; for
which the proposal of Lieut. Sutherland or Lieut. Duncanson lies
over till letters are received.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 245. 2 pages.
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Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 2. Savannah. — Account of the siege.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 219. 15 pages.
Enclosing: — No. 1. Comte d'Estaing to Maj. Gen. Prevost
16 Sept. and the answer.
No. 2. Comte d'Estaing to Maj. Gen. Prevost
16 Sept. and the answer.
No. 3. Comte d'Estaing to Maj. Gen. Prevost
16 Sept. and the answer.
No. 4. Maj. Gen. Prevost to Comte d'Estaing
6 Oct. and answer of Comte d'Estaing
and Gen. Lincoln same day.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 589, fo. 99.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Lt. Col. L. v. Fuser.
1779, November 3. Pensacola Hd Q". — Cannot assist.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 234. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Prevost to Sir H. Clinton 26 Dec.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 156, fo. 85.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Gov. Patrick Tonyn.
1779, November 3. Pensacola Hd Qrs. — Announcing the seizure
by Spain of the territories on the Mississippi and surrender of
Lieutenant Colonel Dickson.
Extract. Vol. 15, No. 232. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Prevost to Sir H. Clinton 26 Dec.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 249, fo. 569.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 3. War Office. — Leave of absence for Major
General Mathew.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 248. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 3. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 246. 1 page.
Enclosure : — List of Promotions.
Vol. 14, No. 247. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 4. Whitehall.— No. 48. Not to resign the
command to Earl Cornwallis.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 209. 3 pages.
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Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 4. Whitehall. — No. 49. Disputes at the
Bahamas.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 254. 2 pages.
Enclosing : — Lt. Gov. Gambier to Lord G. Germayn (sic) 28 July.
Capt. Grant. Memorial to Lt. Gov. Gambier 12 July.
A. Ria & A. Chisholm. Affidavit before John Pratt
12 July.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 4. Whitehall. — No. 50. General military events,
affairs, &c.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 250. 6 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 4. Whitehall.— No. 51. Rank for the Pro-
vincials.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 249. 3 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 4. Whitehall. — Separate. To procure exchange
of Nathan Collyer.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 253. 1 page.
Drafts and copies of the above five despatches are in the Public
Record Office, Am. & W. I., Vols. 136 and 432 ; and in the Sackville
MSS.
Lord George Germain to Michael Francklin.
1779, November 4. — Indian presents shipped and consigned to
New York.
Extract. Vol. 21, No. 184. 1 page.
Enclosed by Michael Francklin to Sir H. Clinton 21 Aug. 1780.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Nova Scotia, 13 No. 246.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 4. Quebec.
Signed letter. Vol. 11, No. 98. 3 pages.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 109.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 5. War Office. — A second battalion to be raised
and added to the 42nd or Royal Highland Regiment of Foot.
Signifies his Majesty's pleasure that Captain John Mcintosh and
three others return home to assist in raising the men.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 211. 2 pages.
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Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 6. Savannah. — Death of Lt. Col. Maitland of
the 71st, much and justly regretted. Encloses petitions for the
vacancies. Hears from South Carolina that the rebels have no post
of any consequence nearer than Sheldon/, The greater part of that
province in arms is collected at Charlestown which is being fortified.
Is informed also that in the upper parts of this province they have
nothing beyond a flying party lower than Augusta. Has heard
nothing as yet of the Indians, their services always mercenary and
precarious. In compensation for the work of the soldiers on the
late occasion has ordered them a shirt a piece or other articles not
exceeding two dollars per man. Captain Patrick Campbell re-
quiring a sea voyage carries this dispatch. By real emergency of
service, in particular to pay the Hessians, is obliged to draw bills
on his Excellency. Arrival of the " Vigilant " and convoy, also
ship with French officers and fifty men and a rebel galley which
had surrendered. Sends letters from the Creek Nation and memorial
from Major Graham.
Signed copy. Vol. 16, No. 9. 2 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 606, fo. 169.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 7. Head Qrs., Pensacola. — Misfortune of the
capitulation of Baton Rouge. His own reduced condition.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 41. 5 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 113.
Gov. Peter Chester to Gov. Patrick Tonyn.
1779, November 7. Pensacola. — Similar information to that of
the 3rd November from Campbell.
Extract. Vol. 15, No. 233. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Prevost to Sir H. Clinton 26 Dec.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 249, fo. 565.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 7. Savannah. — Lt. Col. Brown, of the King's
Rangers (formerly in Florida) being appointed Superintendent for
the Creek and Cherokee Nations, retaining his provincial rank, is
willing to resign his corps to Capt. Prevost of the 60th, son of the
writer. Begs that the Captain may be appointed to the corps,
with the rank of Lt. Col. and be allowed to dispose of his present
commission.
copy. Vol. 16, No. 10. 1 page.
Phillips Callbeck to Captain William Spry.
1779, November 9. Island of St. John, Charlotte Town. — Receipt
of and thanks for letter of 20th Sept. Mr. Wright's thanks for his
appointment as acting paymaster. Since receipt of last orders
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Major Commandant Hierlihy gave orders for five additional em-
brasures to Pattison's Battery, also a small breast- work, in view of
an invasion. Has been proceeding in an economical way with the
barracks. The engineer's stores demanded are much wanted
especially nails, window glass and hinges. Return of stores in hand
shall be forwarded with other papers. The masons, Deane and
Snigs, shall be paid and sent across through the country. Is pre-
paring his accounts and intended to have proceeded to Halifax
with them but was stopped in consequence of arrival of 200 Hessians
under Col. De Borche. Their destination was Quebec but bad
weather drove them back. Had to get them quartered and procure
provisions. Will send accounts and attend him next April. As he
is detained here proposes to discontinue the overseer and acting
paymaster from last of November to 1st of May and prepare materials
for works : desires orders on this head. Draws drafts in favour
of Saml. Gay Esq. and Mr. Petr. Hall who have supplied him with
cash. Certified true copy by W. Spry, Commanding Engineer,
Halifax 27 Jan. 1780.
Vol. 29, No. 292. 4 pages.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to General Washington.
1779, November 9. New York. — " When Mr. Loring my Com-
missary of Prisoners addressed the enclosed Letter to Mr. Beatty,
he received one in return from Mr. Skinner informing him that
Mr. Beatty was absent.
" That the purport of Mr. Loring's Letter may be known, I
enclose it to you, Sir, requesting the necessary steps may be taken
to enforce the just requisition it contains.
" Mrs. Maxwell, the lady of Lieut* Maxwell of the 31st Reg1,
begs your permission to join her husband in Virginia, when an
opportunity offers."
Copy. Vol. 2, No. 149. 1 page.
Lt. Col. Alexander Innes, Inspector Gen1 of Prov1 Forces to
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 9. New York. — Report on the superseded
officers.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 83. 7 pages.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to Lord G. Germain 11 Nov.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1. 136, fo. 729.
Gov. Josiah Martin to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, November 9. New York. — Recommending the bearer
William Williamson, a refugee from North Carolina, for rations.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 34, No. 70. 1 page.
Nicholas Ashton & Co. of Liverpool, Merchants, to Lord North.
1779, November 10. — Memorial. With reference to some cargoes
of salt seized or made use of by order of Sir W. Howe. Desiring
redress.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 26. 4 pages.
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Mr. Jar vis, refugee.
1779, November 10. Lloyd's Neck. — Case of Mr. Jarvis. Signed
Chas. Doughty, Surgeon, 3rd Battalion Delancys. That Mr. Jarvis
and his family had been sent in from Stamford in Connecticut and
that he had found him exceedingly ill with fever due to exposure ;
he is almost a cripple and unable to do anything for subsistence of
himself and family. Is therefore recommended as deserving of
assistance.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 263. 1 page.
General von Seitz to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 10. Halifax. — That he had a letter from Col. de
Bork announcing that owing to contrary winds, he had with the
advice of Capt. Collins of the man of war, bis convoy, landed with
his men on the Island of St. John, and was setting about building
huts. Lt. Col. Bruce has informed him that the vessel sent with
provisions for that island before the arrival of the Hessians, was
taken, having separated from her convoy. An armed vessel is
now hired and loading with provisions, bedding, &c, for the
Hessians and rest of troops. If a sufficiency cannot be sent it is
suggested that 50 or 60 men should return in the transport.
Signed letter. Vol. 53, No. 20. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, November 11. New York. — Separate.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 81.
Enclosing Lt. Col. Innes' Report to the Adjutant General
[J. Patterson] 14 Mar. 1777.
Lt. Col. Innes to Sir H. Clinton 9 Nov. 1779.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 725;
copy 307, fo. 203.
Messrs. Gordon, Crowder & Biddulph.
1779, November 11. — State of cash on receipts and payments to
this date.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 182. 1 page.
General H. E. von Seitz to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 15. Halifax. — " By the latest reports from
Capt. Studholm at Fort Howe I am told Mr. Allan has finished a
blockhouse and some works at Machias and is fiting out his
privateer to cruise for a month in the Bay and that he is to have
a party of Indians on board of her." Sends monthly returns.
Signed letter. Vol. 53, No. 23. 1 page.
William Seton to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, November 15. New York. — Recommendation of an aged
couple — William Lownsbury — for rations.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 176. 1 page.
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Alliche or Allche Butson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 16. New York. — Memorial. That her husband
having joined Gen. Burgoyne's army his property was seized and
confiscated and she with three children sent within the British lines.
Is reduced by illhealth to poverty and begs rations. At end is a
certificate signed Jeremiah Learning.
Signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 209. 2 pages.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Charles Jenkinson.
1779, November 17. New York. — In answer to letter of the 3rd
August respecting Ensign O'Connor of the 16th. Encloses extract
of a letter from Lord Rawdon to his deputy, Captain Hutchinson,
which he hopes will fully explain.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 215. 1 page.
J. Mervin Nooth to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, November 17. New York. — Recommends the bearer John
Fritch with his refugee family. If in his power to allow rations
to the whole or part of his family it will be an act of charity and at
the same time a favour to the writer.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 318. 1 page.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 17. Treasury Chambers. — Acknowledges receipt
of various letters. The fleet of victuallers with the last four months'
supply was ready to sail on 6th October and only waited for a fair
wind. It is proposed to send out four months' further supply early
in the spring and continue the same in the months of April and July
for the next year. Contracts have been entered into for this pur-
pose for 53,000 men in New York. As to money the large remittance
in specie by Admiral Arbuthnot would it is supposed be an ample
supply and there has been issued, to answer bills, £350,000. Their
Lordships wish to keep him sufficiently supplied but these demands
are for a very large amount and he is desired to conduct this as
frugally as possible.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 33, No. 44. 2 pages.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 17. Whitehall Treasury Chambers. — Mr. Bayard,
Judge of Vice Admiralty, is authorised to pay out of the droits of
Admiralty in his hands the sum of £3761 4s. 8d. as payment of
claim for deficiency of salary due to Sir Henry's father as Governor
of New York.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 45. 2 pages.
Lord Amherst to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 18. Whitehall. — His Majesty has granted
Capt. Archibald Campbell the leave desired in his enclosed letter.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 216. 1 page.
Enclosing Capt. Campbell to Lord Amherst with certificate by
Dr. Stevenson 25 Oct. 1779.
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Mr. Gordon to Messrs. Thompson & Campbell, Merchants at
Jamaica.
1779, November 18. Pensacola. — " Immediately under a know-
ledge of a Spanish War we all thought that we must take Orleans ;
and preparations for an expedition were immediately commenced,
but to our utter disappointment, just as we were ready to embark,
an account was received that Don Gal was had obliged all our
troops on the Mississippi to capitulate." Principal articles of the
Capitulation. No danger to Pensacola from the westward unless
they are assisted from Havanna. " Note. Before Lt. C. Dixon was
taken he made a sally and killed more men of the Spaniards than
he had himself."
Vol. 14, No. 232. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lt. Col. Fuser to Sir H. Clinton 12 December.
John Cochran to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 19. New York. — Memorial. That in the month
of August 1775 he was ordered to dismantle the Castle of William
and Mary, New Hampshire (of which he was Captain Commandant)
and repair to Boston. That he was obliged to leave his family
behind, who were detained prisoners till 1778 when they were
allowed to go to Rhode Island and remain there till the evacuation.
Asks rations, houseroom and fuel.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 327. 1 page.
Capt. James Colbert, Assistant Commissary, to Alexander
Cameron, Sup1* of Indian Affairs.
1779, November 19.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 50. 1 page.
Indian Talk to Capt. James Colbert.
1779, November 19. — From the Six towns in the Chactaw Nation.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 61. 2 pages.
The above two papers supposed to be enclosed in Cameron's
letter to Sir Henry Clinton 15 December.
Copies of both in the Public Record Office, Am. & W- I. 284.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 20. War Office.— Recommends Mr. Thornhill's
affair to his consideration. Should be glad if it were speedily
concluded so as to make compensation to Mr. Thornhill for the
time he has waited for purchase money for his commission.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 219. 2 pages.
Lieut. Colonel L. v. Fuser to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 21, St. Augustine. — " Since my last by the
Rosebud privateer dated the 30th of last month a schooner came
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from Savanna with some private letters, who informed us that
Monsieur D'Estain was gone, and that the coast was perfectly-
clear.
" Yesterday the Blonde Frigate anchored at the Bar and this
morning I waited on Major General Leslie ; he being anxious to
know the fate of Savanna, I gave him the perusal of the copy of
my last letter to your Excellency ; I informed him also of the
state of this place : what I had done : and what I was doing.
I acquainted him also of the mode I took to pay the expences, by
bills on your Excellency.
" He seemed perfectly satisfied and assured me that your Excel-
lency would approve of that method.
" I could not have the satisfaction to see him on shore the wind
blew fresh and fair ; and Captain Barkeley was anxious to sail for
Savanna, in order to return to York as soon as possible. The
General told me that any information of what was necessary to be
done for the security of this Province would be received kindly by
your Excellency ; consequently I take the liberty of inclosing a
copy of a letter I now send to Major General Leslie, with a sketch
of the inhabited part of this Province : happy shall I be if it meets
with your Excellency's approbation.
" The works go on but not so briskly as I wish ; since the news
of the raising the siege of Savanna : most of the planters have
retaken their negroes ; and I am sorry to tell your excellency that
the Governor's negroes were the very first who went away : I
sent an officer to acquaint him with it ; his answer was that he
knew nothing of it, and that he would order them back, but he
has not done it yet : The Lieutenant Governor and the Attorney
General retook theirs also. So goes every thing here."
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 208. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 22. Savannah. — Sends duplicate despatches by
Captain Stewart of the British Legion who having been here through
the siege has behaved as an officer of merit. Nothing material has
happened since and the rebels have no post nearer than Sheldon.
We have taken one of their schooner (sic.) with five field pieces
compleat, ammunition, &c. . . . likewise a galley and the
Rutledge mounting two 18 & four 6 pounders." Exchange of
prisoners negotiated. Encloses memorial of Lieut Laws. Recom-
mends Quarter Master Mr. James Wright to succeed him. Has
directed the Black Pioneer Companies to be employed in preparing
material for erection of batteries, &c. Recommends Major Roger.
Signed letter and duplicate. Vol. 15, Nos. 228 & 229. 2 pages
and 3 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Maj. Gen. John Campbell.
1779, November 23. New York. — Sends copy of the Minister's
secret letter of 25th June as well as of his Lordship's circular letter
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of 17th June lest the originals have not reached his hands. Leaves
to his discretion either to act offensively against New Orleans or
defensively if he is not in a situation to undertake services directed
in letter of 25th June. Sends duplicates of last and copies of
letters to D ailing, Adml. Byron, &c, respecting sending reinforce-
ment and supplies of provisions. The copies of Spanish dispatches
show the enemy's intentions against the post. Refers him to
Capt. Addenbrooke for situation of affairs at New York.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 57. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 23. Whitehall.— No. 52. Maj. Gen. Mathew
appointed Colonel to the 62d.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 220. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office. Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 557 ;
copy 432, fo. 50 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 23. Whitehall. — Separate. On a memorial of Mr.
Charles Robertson.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 221. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 529 ;
copy 432, fo. 51 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 23. War Office. — Acknowledges receipt of
letter of 15th August with papers enclosed. Also thanks him for
copies of the Effective State and Distribution of the Forces. That
he was not attempting to introduce a practice unsupported by
precedent when he desired such returns will appear from the
enclosed paper. It will be unnecessary to give him further trouble
on this head as Lord George Germain promises to send to the War
Office copies of the Effective States as often as he receives them.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 223. 2 pages.
Endosure : —
Effective States of the Arm// under Sir W. Howe. List of dates.
Vol. 14, No. 222. 1 page.
James Campbell, Major of Brigade, to Alexander Cameron.
1779, November 24. Hd. Quarters.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 60. 1 page.
Enclosed by Alexander Cameron to Sir H. Clinton 15 Dec.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 284, fo. 117.
General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 24. New York. — Proclamation. To facilitate
bringing in of wood cut for fuel.
Copy. Vol 15, No. 129. 2 pages.
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Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 25. Halifax. — " Having remained at the new-
Settlement of Penobscot as long as the season would allow me,
with any prospect of returning here with safety, and as long as
I thought necessary for putting the post in the best posture of
defence possible for this season ; — I have the honor to acquaint
you that I arrived here under convoy of His Majesty's Ship Albany
on the 23d instant ; I have brought here the detachment of my
Regiment, except some artificers who were necessary to finish the
hutts, and some men who had been some time attached to the
Artillery.
l' Your Excellency will see by the inclosed return what that
garrison now consists of, and as the Albany will return to that
station in a few days, I propose sending by that opportunity 70
men of that part of the 74th Regiment here which will compleat
them to about 500 men. I have the satisfaction to acquaint you
that I have left the works in that forwardness that with the above
garrison, I shall remain without any apprehensions for their safety
" The fort is also well provided with every necessary, but as
a considerable number of inhabitants have taken refuge on the
peninsula, whose distressed situation renders it absolutely necessary
that they should be supplied with provisions from the King's
stores, — I propose sending by the Albany a further supply of
provisions to compleat their stock to the end of May allowing for
the additional consumption on the above account. — The shortness
of the time allowed me by the present opportunity will I hope
appologize to your Excellency for my not sending, as I proposed,
plans of what has already been done there, and of what I propose
doing further. I shall have the honor of transmitting them by
the next favourable occasion."
Acknowledges letters. Has not yet been able to have any con-
versation with Mr. Bridgeman relative to the proposed plan for
the Provincial Corps in this province. H. M. ship " North " sailed
with three transports for Spanish River ; believes there is a con-
siderable quantity of coals dug there. Begs money. Will com-
municate to the troops and officers His Excellency's acknowledg-
ments, &c.
P.S. — In my last I acquainted your Excellency that the in-
habitants on the river Penobscot were not so well inclined to
afford us assistance as I could have wished ; I have however now
the satisfaction to inform you that the Rebel parties being all with-
drawn ; and an Order from the General Court at Boston forbidding
any person being molested on account of the assistance they
might afford us, everything was in perfect tranquillity when T left
it, and I have great reason to believe the garrison will be well
supplied with such necessaries as the country produces. — F.M.
On enquiry for the plan for the arrangement of the
Provincial Corps in this Province mentioned in your Excellency's
letter of the 22d October, I find by some mistake it was not
inclosed as mentioned, as I have therefore no instructions on that
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head I am obliged to delay the putting it in execution till I hear
again from your Excellency. — F.M.
Signed letter and duplicate. Vol. 21, Nos. 126 and 125. 4 pages
and 3 pages.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779. November 25. Savannah. — Would have wished the order
to give over the command had been in Gen1. Leslie's name instead
of Brig. Gen1. Garth's. Would have wished also to retire from the
country, Col. Fuser being in his opinion a very proper person to
defend St. Augustine. Ammunition and provisions both wanted
there and actually but 200 of the King's troops in that province ;
300 more would be wanted to defend it effectually.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 230. 2 pages.
General von Seitz to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 25. Halifax. — That Brig. Genl. McLean arrived
at Halifax 22nd inst. That he gave over command of the garrison
to him this day. The troops behaved well in McLean's absence.
The battery at George's Island finished and in complete order.
Signed letter. Vol. 53, No. 22. 1 page.
Parliament.
1779, November 25 and 26. — Printed copy of the King's speech
to both Houses, bound up with which are the addresses of the Lords
and Commons.
Vol. 35, Nos. 156, 157 and 158.
Mary Shackerly to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 26. New York. — Petition. That she came off
with the British troops from Elizabeth Town in February 1777
leaving house and furniture. That she has kept a school hiring a
house from Mr. Walter Franklin for £40 a year. That this year he
has obliged her to pay £78 and with other disappointments she is
unable to subsist her family any longer. This is certified by Gov.
Wm. Franklin.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 54. 2 pages.
Mary Driskill to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, certified 27 November. — Petition. Is widow belonging to
the 10th Eegiment. After her husband was killed at Chestnut Hill
was taken prisoner and three times escaped from jail. Has lost her
hearing from lying in the woods, and has nothing to support herself
and her infant children. Certified by F. Smith, Lt. Col. to the 10th
Foot, at Brooklyn 27 Nov. 1779.
Original. Vol. 52, No. 61. 2 pages.
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1779, November 28. — Schedule of despatches sent by Captain
Addenbrooke.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 58. 1 page.
1779, November 28. — Heads of confidential intelligence given to
Capt. Adenbrooke for the information of Maj. Gen. Campbell.
Vol. 13, No. 59. 2 pages.
Sw ANSON, McGlLLIVRAY & Co. to CHARLES STUART.
1779, November 28. Mobille.— A/c from 15 September to 16
November 1779 certified by Charles Stuart, Dep. Superintendent
and by Jas. McGillivray 28th November, followed by Receipt dated
Pensacola 4 March 1780 from Swanson and McGillivray to Alex.
Cameron, Supt. of Indian Affairs. Marked No. 7.
Vol. 13, No. 89. 2 pages.
Griffin Correy, refugee.
1779, November 29. Hempstead. — Certificate by S. Clowes as
to the poverty of Griffin Correy and family, refugees.
Original. Vol. 20, No. 25. 1 page.
Elias Holmes, refugee.
1779, November 29. New York. — Certificate signed by Samuel
and Jacobus Peeck and John Ryckeman with recommendation for
relief and assistance by Governor William Franklin.
Signed. Vol. 29, No. 72. 1 page.
Peter or Petrus Ackerman, refugee, to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November 30. — Memorial, similar to that of 20 October
last, praying rations. Recommended by Abraham Van Buskirk and
others and certified by Gov. Franklin.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 165.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to John Robinson.
1779, November 30. New York. — Sends copy of a memorial of
Colonel Lord Cathcart [see below] representing that £447 sterling
being part of the pay of the Provincial Corps called the British
Legion was stolen out of the Paymaster's tent. Believes facts
stated are true and deserving of their Lordships' consideration.
Draft. Vol. 33, No. 98. 1 page.
Lord Cathcart to Sir Henry Clinton.
N.D., but placed with the above letter. Memorial.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 99. 3 pages.
Lieut. Colonel A. Bruce to [qy Col. Roger Morris].
[1779, November], Saturday morning. Head Quarters. — Requests
him to enquire into the story of the bearer and if it is true order her
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and her children rations. [No clue as to persons intended but may
relate to the paper which follows.]
Signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 176. 1 page.
Lawrence Kortright to Lieut. Colonel A. Bruce.
1779, November, Tuesday evening. — Result of enquiry in regard
to Torrence McCollistin (sic) Sir John Johnson's corps, (husband of
Judith McAllister).
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 175. 1 page.
William Williamson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, November. — Memorial. Was a prominent supporter of his
Majesty's Government in North Carolina. Has since his arrival in
New York shifted to get bread by teaching a school but falling sick
and losing that employment is utterly at a loss to procure sub-
sistence. Not dated, but endorsed " 1779 Novr." recommended by
Gov. Martin and approved by the Commander in Chief.
Original. Vol. 44, No. 154. 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, December 1. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 243. 1 page.
Enclosure : — List of Promotions.
Vol. 14, No. 242. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, December 4. Whitehall.— No. 53.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 237. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 701 ; copy
432, fo. 52 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, December 4. Whitehall.— No. 54.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 238. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 705 ; copy
432, fo. 53 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, December 4. Whitehall. No. 55.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 240. 7 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 136, fo. 709 ;
copy 432, fo. 54 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Enclosure : —
Lord Amherst to Lord George Germain.
1779, December 4. Whitehall. — Does not find any Captain
Andre of the 5Uh Regt. There is a Capt. John Andre of the
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26th who has been a captain twenty months and a Mr. Lewis
AndrS of the AUh. Cannot say either of these come under his
(Germain's) description to merit the King's approbation as an
old Captain, and though the rank in the Adjutant or Quarter
Master General's Department does not go by seniority in the
army yet some regard is supposed to be had to an officer's time
of service.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 239. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Sir Richard Hughes.
1779, December 4. — Question of Mr. Francklin's bills.
Extract. Vol. 21, No. 185. 1 page.
Enclosed by Michael Francklin to Sir H. Clinton 21 Aug. 1780.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Nova Scotia 13: extract in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21809,
fo. 100.
John Ackerman, refugee, to [the Commander in Chief].
1779, December 5. Greenwich. — Petition. Is lieutenant in the
King's Militia Volunteers ; had his house and property burnt and
had a " long continued sickness of the fever." Asks rations for
self and family. Recommended by Capt. Lawrence Buskirk and
referred to Col. Morris by Wm. Crosbie, aid de camp.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 144. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, December 5. New York. — Separate.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 84. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 9 ;
copy 307, fo. 233.
Joseph St ace y Hastings to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, December 7. New York. — Memorial. Is a refugee from
New Hampshire ; was compelled to leave in May 1777. Has
supported himself and family but both himself and wife have been
sick with fever. Prays rations till he can again support himself.
Certified by Samuel Bard M.D. and by Benjamin Davis, Isaac
Winslow, S. S. Blowers, George Leonard and E. G. Lutwvche.
Signed. Vol. 14, No. 236. 2 pages.
J. Upham to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, December 8. Long Island. — Recommending for rations the
bearer Mr. David Brown of Massachusetts Bay.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 333. 1 page.
Richard Minifie or Menefie to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, December 9. New York. — Memorial. Was compelled for
his loyalty to abandon a comfortable living and come within the
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British lines. Has been for fifteen months living on the pittance
he brought with him. Is now reduced to absolute want and prays
some employment. With certificate on the reverse by Ab. Cuyler
Mayor of Albany, New York 13 December 1779.
Signed. Vol. 14, No. 235. 2 pages.
Geo. Troup & Co.
1779, December 1 and 9. Mobile. — A/c for gunpowder, £23 6s. 8d.
with certificates, undated, by Thos. Strother and W. Hood as to
price, by Capt. J. Christie as to purchase ; certified also by Chas.
Stuart as issued to the Chactaw Indians. Receipt by John
Falconer & Co. (for Troup) Feb. 1780. Marked No. 3.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 95. 1 page.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to John Robinson.
1779, December 11. New York. — By the loss of the "Experi-
ment " man of war taken by Count d'Estaing's squadron we have
lost £30,000 sterling which was sent in that ship for the subsistence
of the troops and contingent expenses of the army in Georgia. It
is some consolation however to think that the French and rebels
have since paid dear for their late attempt on that brave garrison.
Draft. Vol. 33, No. 100. 1 page.
Lieut. Colonel L. v. Fcser to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, December 12. St. Augustine. — " By the inclosed your
Excellency will see that Lieutenant Colonel Dixon has been taken
with all our troops on the Mississippi River by Don H. Galwas
Governor of New Orleans ; but by Captain William Thompson
commander of the privateer brig the Gayton we learn that
Lieutenant Colonel Dixon was obliged to capitulate for want of
provisions ; he told us also that Don Galwas' army was composed
for the most part of militia, blacks, and mullattoes.
M Should we receive a similar visit from the Havanna . . .
I shall do what ought to be done ; but I have not the gift to per-
form miracles. General Prevost . . . seems deaf to all my
representations. — I have wrote him by this opportunity. . . .
In my last I acquainted your Excellency that most of the planters
had retaken their negroes from the King's works, I have made a
new application to the Governor ; he promises that he will procure
me some next week : I long to see the works finished as they ought
to be."
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 231. 1 page.
Enclosing Gordon to Messrs. Thompson & Campbell 18 Nov.
Louis Mathey, Lieut. 60th, 3d Battalion.
1779, December 13. Portsmouth. — Resignation of his com-
mission being incapable of active service.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 212. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Amherst to Sir H. Clinton 17 Dec,
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Governor Patrick Tonyn to [Gov. Sir James Wright].
1779, December 13. St. Augustine.— Don Galvez and his capture
of the posts on the Mississippi.
Extract. Vol. 15, No. 236. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gov. Wright to Sir H. Clinton 29 Dec.
Alexander Cameron, Superintendent of Indian Affairs,
to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, December 15. Pensacola.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 63. 7 pages.
Enclosing Indian Talk to Capt. Colbert 19 Nov.
James Campbell to Alexander Cameron 24 Nov.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 284, fo. 101,
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton..
1779, December 15. Hd. Qrt- Pensacola.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 43. 8 pages.
Enclosing Articles of Capitulation of Baton Rouge 21 Sept.
Address of Inhabitants of Baton Rouge to Lt. Col.
Dickson 21 Sept.
Lt. Col. Dickson's Reasons for removing to Baton
Rouge 22 Sept.
Address of the Inhabitants of Natchez to Lt. Col.
Dickson 4 Oct.
Return of prisoners 19 October.
Lt. Col. Dickson to [Maj. Gen. Campbell] 20
October.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 187 ; 631,
fos. 4 and 28.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, December 15. Head Quarters Pensacola. — Informing him
of the efficient conduct of Brigade Major James Campbell as pay-
master to the staff and of contingent expenses in West Florida.
Transmits the Major's a/c from his (the Major General's) arrival
to the 30th June ; also from 1st July to 30th Sept. 1779, together
with vouchers for those amounts.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 42. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1779, December 15. New York. — Separate.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 85. 5 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 53 ;
copy 307, fo. 238.
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[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Charles Jenkinson.
1779, December 15. New York. — Recommendation of destitute
family of Dr. Bruce.
Draft. Vol. 14, No. 230. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Charles Jenkinson.
1779, December 15. New York. — Promotions ; arrangements for
returning clothing ; stores ; invalids ; has been obliged to draft the
26th etc. ; sends following list".
Draft. Vol. 14, No. 234. 3 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
N.D. [but accompanies above letter]. — List of Sergeants discharged
and recommended for His Majesty's Royal Bounty.
Vol. 14, No. 233. 1 page.
Lord Amherst to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, December 17. Whitehall. — Sends enclosed resignation that
Clinton may appoint officers to the succession.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 213. 1 page.
Enclosing Louis Mathey's Resignation. 13 Dec.
Lord Cathcart to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, December 17. New York. — In answer to the three
questions : " 1st. Upon what footing the waggons employed in
the Quarter Master General's Department stood at the first landing
on Long and Staten Islands in 1776 ? 21y. What alterations have
since been made upon that arrangement ; and by whom ? And
31y. Upon what footing and by whom waggons are now furnished
for the use of the Quarter Master General's Department ? " To
the first he replies that they were furnished by Lt. Col. Shireff who
hired them from different contractors and paid them by the day.
To the 2nd. that the train of waggons and horses brought over from
England never having been adequate to the exigencies of the army
or calculated for the service of this country having been reduced to a
small number of worn out horses and unserviceable waggons they
were set aside and that both were hired by Sir Wm. Erskine. To the
3rd., he states that the regulated hire which he pays is " for one
small waggon with one driver and two horses p. day £0 6s. 9d.
sterling ; for one large waggon with one driver and four horses
p. day £0 lis. 9d. sterling ; for a single horse p. day £0 Is. 8d.
sterling." That when he joined the Department he found the
Regiments, Staff, Hessian Artillery, pontoon train &c. complete ;
likewise a train equal to transporting 21 days provisions for 10.000
men. So great a number of regimental waggons and horses had
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been worn down this autumn that he was obliged to draft the
lightest horses from the train to supply some of the troops from
Rhode Island and has ordered strong horses to replace them. A
marginal note is here inserted that ;* The good order in which the
Foreign Corps keep their waggons and horses is a proof that the
frequent deficiencies that happen in the British Corps are owing
to want of care."
3 copies. Vol. 24, No. 24. Vol. 33, No. 121. Vol. 34, No. 139.
4 or 6 pages.
Lt. Col. J. Marsh, Robert McLeroth, Charles Graham,
Board of Field Officers.
1779, December 17. New York. — Report upon the state of the
necessaries sent from England in August 1779.
Duplicate. Vol. 47, No. 226. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 161 ; and
589, fo. 101.
Alexander Cameron to Lord George Germain.
1779, December 18. Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 62. 11 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 284, fo. 73 ;
copy 398, fo. 136.
Colonel Beverly Robinson to Colonel Roger Morris.
1779, December 19. New York. — Is directed by the Commander
in Chief to desire Col. Morris to allow Mr. Philip J. Livingston
rations.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 174. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, December 20. New York. — Conversation with the American
Colonel Mathews. They have ventured to draw up some memoran-
dums to serve as a basis for a negotiation for exchange of prisoners.
Signed letter and copy. Vol. 14, Nos. 224, 225. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 155, fo. 571 ; and in
the Cornwallis MSS.
Griffin Correy or Cory to General Sjk Henry Clinton.
1779, December 21. Hempstead. — Memorial. That he was
obliged two years ago to leave his farm and take refuge within the
King's lines. That his wife and six children were since sent in from
Westchester County ; that they have all been sick for a long time.
Begs rations for himself and family.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 82. 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, December 21. War Office. — Sends enclosed memorial asking
him to prevent the Lieutenancy in the Fuzileers being filled as Lieut.
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Symes' exchange into the 66th Regt. was contrary to the intentions
of the parties themselves and the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland has
been requested to cr.ncel the commission in the 66th.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 229. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Memorial of Captain Richard Symes, 52nd, (on behalf of his
brother Lt. Charles Jefferyes Symes) to Charles Jenkinson.
Touching some proposed exchange of regiments between his
brother and a lieutenant in the 38th and which he prays may
be cancelled.
Two copies. Vol. 14, Nos. 227 and 228. 2 pages each.
Governor Patrick Tonyn to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, December 23. St. Augustine. — Is at a loss to know if the
express reached New York with dispatches acquainting him of the
arrival of D'Estaing's fleet. Accounts from West Florida not
favourable. Forwards letters from General Campbell. Awaits with
great impatience the reinforcement for the Southern Army as it
was ever his notion that the conquest of Carolina would be easily
effectuated (sic.). Hopes Clinton will be personally with it. Wishes
lie could promote his views as " there is a corner in my mind where
you are seldom absent."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 207. 2 pages.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to [Captain Abraham D'Aubant].
1779, December 24. Head Q[uarte]rs. — Appointing him to the
command of the detachment of the Engineer Corps at Halifax in
consequence of Capt. Spry's return to England. To repair to that
Garrison at the first opportunity.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 120. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1779, December 24. New York, Head Quarters. — Receipt of
dispatches by the " Camilla " ; approves measures taken. Is con-
cerned at his distress with regard to money as the condition of the
funds here puts it out of his power to assist. Maj. Gen. Pattison
desires him to order the 15 invalids lately replaced by serviceable
men of the Royal Artillery, to return to New York, and to send also
those officers of that corps who by promotion are transferred to this
command. Capt. Spry has leave to go to England and Capt.
D'Aubant is ordered to relieve him. To call on Spry for his accounts.
Capt. Johnston of the 70th Regt. to be continued as Assistant
Engineer. Encloses plan for arranging the Provincial Corps under
his command.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 119. 2 pages.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Maj. Gen. William Phillips.
1779, December 24. New York. — Approval and consent to ground
work of a cartel proposed.
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Draft. Vol. 14, No. 226. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 155, fo. 575 ; and
in the Comwallis MSS.
Alex. Innes, Inspector General of Provincial Forces, to Colonel
Roger Morris.
1779, December 24. Inspector Genls. Office, New York. — Certi-
ficate to Thomas Clousley (sic) and family as objects worthy of his
Majesty's bounty to refugees. (See Clousdal's memorial 30 Dec.)
Signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 187. 1 page.
Alexander Cameron to Gov. Peter Chester.
1779, December 25. Pensacola. — Referring to him a demand from
a large party of Creek Indians for presents &c.
Signed copy. Vol. 13, No. 64. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 284, fos. 463 and
129.
H. Parker to Col. [Edmund Fanning].
[1779], December 25. " Phoenix " Gravesend Bay. — Recom-
mending one Thomas Gibson. Is just on the wing.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 192. 1 page.
Major General John Campbell.
1779, December 26. Head Quarters, Pensacola. — Orders.
Signed James Campbell, M.B. Uniting into one corps the
Pennsylvania and Maryland Loyalists for present service. Arrange-
ments. Rank of officers, &c.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 116. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton 10 Feb. 1780.
Robert Mackenzie to Sir William Howe.
1779, December 26. Southgate. — Receipt of letter enclosing
memorial from Nicholas Ashton & Co. to Lords of the Treasury.
Gives information respecting circumstances on which his claim is
founded by quoting the chief objects of the proclamation of 17
July 1777 with regard to imports and exports, particularly the
prohibition of exports from New York once landed there. Does
not know how far the memorialist may have suffered from this,
but the Superintendent was attentive in reporting singular cases
and that of Ashton & Co. was not communicated in any part of
his correspondence.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 6. 5 pages.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, December 26. Savannah. — Arrival of Major General
Leslie who delivers letter requesting him (Prevost) to give up the
command to Brig. Gen1 Garth. As circumstances have altered it
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was agreed that he should stay and assist till the arrival of further
orders. The sums sent are not adequate to the expenses incurred.
Refers to letter as to the necessity of sending 300 men in addition
to provisions to St. Augustine. The rebels continue to keep post
at Sheldons. Has just received a letter from Lieut. Col. Fuser
urging as usual the want of troops and sending letter from Major
Gen1 Campbell. Gen1 Leslie concurring it was determined to send
the men of the 60th Regiment to reinforce that garrison hoping
that Gen1 O'Riley's designs were against Pensacola and not St.
Augustine. P.S. — Has taken the liberty to draw on him at 10
days' sight in favour of John Tunno for £1,097 12s.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 231. 3 pages.
Enclosing Major Gen1 Campbell to Gov. Tonyn 3 Nov.
Major Gen1 Campbell to L» Co1 Fuser 3 Nov.
Gov. Chester to Governor Tonyn 7 Nov.
Geo. Troup & Company.
1779, December 27. Mobille. — A/c for gunpowder, rum, &c.
With certificates by Thos. Strother and Walter Hood of Mobile,
that customary prices were charged ; by Elias Durnford, that the
goods were purchased to pay a party of Chactaw Indians stationed
there ; and a third by Ferqr Bethune that the goods were issued.
Receipted by Falconer & Co. for Troup.— Feb. 1780. Marked
No. 4.
Vol. 13, No. 96. 1 page.
Governor Sir James Wright to Sir Henry Clinton.
1779, December 29. Savannah, Georgia. — " We are now
anxiously looking out for your arrival here and I must request in
the most earnest manner you will not lose a single day." Accounts
from West Florida of Don Galvez's capture of the Manchak and
Natchez District. Report from South Carolina by a negro, that
a Spanish fleet of 52 sail is off Charlestown Bar.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 235. 2 pages.
Enclosing Gov. Tonyn to [Sir J. Wright] 13 Dec.
Thomas Clousdal, refugee, to Major General Tryon.
1779, December 30. New York. — Memorial. Has sustained
losses ; begs to be put on the list for provisions. With certificate
from David Sproat, Geo. Drummond and Rob. Loosely, not dated,
and accompanied by another from Alex. Innes dated 24 Deer.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 186. 1 page.
Messrs. Gordon, Crowder & Biddulph.
1779, December 31. — Statement of Cash showing amount of
payments by them, cash received from England and bills of exchange
drawn on Harley and Drummond. Balance due £66,837 17s. 3d.
Copy. Vol 25 No. 183. 7 lines.
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A/cs at Pensacola.
Statement of Provisions issued to the Chactaw Indians at Mobile
24 November to 31st December 1779 certified by Robt. McGillivray
Interpreter. Charles Stuart witness. Signed John Christie, Captain
60th. Followed by Troup & Co.'s a/c £250 9s. 4d. for provisions, same
dates, with receipt February 1780 by Falconer & Co. for Troup.
Vol. 13, Nos. 93 and 94. " 3 pages.
A/c of Arthur Clarke for rum. Indian Department. 9-13
October 1779. With certificate by Wm McKinnon, acting com-
missary, touching its delivery, and receipt for the money, dated
Pensacola 31 December 1779.
Vol. 13, No. 100. 1 page.
1 1779.]— Account to the Crown, of Wm. McKinnon, Com-
missary, for extra services in the Indian Department
£237 14s. 4d. f With receipt, 4 Jan. 1780, Pensacola.
Vol. 13, No. 101. I page.
Margaret Bignel, wife of Robert Bignel, sometime of Maryland, to
General Sir Henry Clinton.
N.D. [1779 or 1780.]— Petition. Recounts that her husband
was settled at George Town in Maryland ; that he was forced to
leave or join the militia ; that he put his family and effects on a
flat bottomed boat and arrived safely at Portsmouth in Virginia
but the boat was taken from them on pretence of being employed
in fetching provisions for the " Blonde." That on coming from
Charlestown to New York their goods were taken and her husband
serving afterwards on a privateer was captured by the Americans
and detained a prisoner four months. Begs rations for herself and
child.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 307. 2 pages.
Robert Bignell to General Sir Henry Clinton.
[? 1779 or 1780.]— Petition. Similar, in statement of facts, to the
petition of Margaret above. Asks employment, payment for his
vessel or a billet and rations.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 308. 2 pages.
Anna Crawford, widow, to General Sir Henry Clinton.
N.D. L17?9 or 1780.]— Petition. That her late husband was
obliged for his loyalty to quit his habitation in Boston and take
refuge with the British troops ; that since his death in August last
she is left with five young children to support. Asks rations.
Certified by E. Bridgham and James Anderson.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 332. 2 pages.
1779. — Printed copy of the " Memoire Justificatif pour servir de
Reponse a PExpose &c. de la Cour de France."
Vol. 24, No. 89. 32 pages and title.
Copies of this are in the various Archives.
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Mrs. Grant to General Sir Henry Clinton.
N.D. [? 1779 or 1780.] — Memorial, as widow of Major Alexander
Grant of the New York Volunteers, that since they were ordered
on command last October she has received no rations.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 178. 1 page.
William McCrea, late of Albany County, to General Sir Henry
Clinton.
N.D. [? perhaps 1779.] — Memorial. Joined the army advancing
to Fort Edward ; was in the action of 7th October [? 1777] and
taken prisoner ; by exchange arrived here ruined and penniless ;
is brother of Miss McCrea. Asks subsistence for himself and familv.
Certified by AUan McDonell, Capt. 84th Regt.
Original. Vol. 52, No. 64. 1 page.
Lieut, or Captain Alexander MacLeod.
N.D. [qy. 1779.] — Certificates by Lt. Gen. S. Fraser and by
Donald McDonald vouching for the loss of property sustained
and for the truth of his accounts. Query see the claim under 10
August 1779.
Copy. Vol. 10, Nos. 96 and 97. 2 pages.
General Mathew to Colonel Morris.
N.D. Tuesday morning [with other papers in 1779], Duke
Street. — In the 3rd person. Recommending Mrs. Lot for provisions
till her husband's return.
Original. Vol. 12. No. 59. 4 lines.
William Pattison to Major Gen. Tryon.
N.D. [supposed between 1779 and 1782.] — Memorial, representing
a service of 24 years in the 22d and 80th regiments ; that he was
tidesman at Philadelphia and joined the King's army at Boston
serving in the Engineers' department and going with the army to
Halifax. That in coming from Halifax to New York he had been
taken prisoner and suffered greatly. Is now driven to the greatest
want of provisions with no place to lay his head in. At the end is
a certificate signed Edward Brabazon, Capt. 22d regiment.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 216. 2 pages.
Provincial Troops.
1779.— Muster Roll of Col. Thomas Brown's Company of King's
Rangers.
Vol. 56, No. 6. 2 pages.
1779.— Printed book entitled "A fist of Genl. & Staff Officers
and of the Officers in the British, Foreign and Provincial Regiments
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serving in North America under the command of his Excellency-
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton, K.B. with the dates of their Commissions
as they rank in each corps and in the Army. New York." [Inter-
leaved and corrected.] Printed by Macdonald and Cameron. No. 1.
in Cooper Street near to Commissary Lorings. 1779.
Vol. 57.
Stephen Payne Ad ye, aid de camp, to Colonel Roger Morris.
1780, January 3. New York. — It is the Commandant's desire
that Rebecca Wheeler, widow, should continue to have one ration
of provisions.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 128. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, January 3. War Office. — Acknowledges letter of 29th
July enclosing a bill of exchange for £250 sterling for the benefit
of Mr. Thornhill, late Lieutenant of 57th. regiment of Foot. The
bill is accepted and he shall receive the amount when it becomes
due.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 88. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, January 3. War Office. — Application having been made
here for the pay of the garrison officers mentioned in the annexed
list, which are borne on the garrison returns of North America
but not provided for on the Establishment, desires that in case he
should think it proper to continue them in their respective employ-
ments they may be paid out of the contingencies of the forces in
America. Is of opinion that such appointments having hitherto
been considered as temporary, they should not become a permanent
charge on the Establishment. With respect to the claim of Mr.
Goldthwaite whose commission as Barrack Master of Castle William
is mentioned as dated the 16th. April 1775, though by some omission
he has never been entered on the monthly return of the staff &c.
he is totally uninformed, but must presume that his demand, if
allowed, should be satisfied in like manner with other local and
temporary employments in North America.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 90. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
List of Garrison Officers in North America not provided for
on the establishment.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 89. 1 page.
Patience Johnston to Major General Tryon.
1780, January 3. — Petition. Is widow of Augustus Johnston
Judge of Vice Admiralty for the Southern District, and has been
obliged, by the troops evacuating Rhode Island, to leave a comfort-
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able home and take refuge in New York, with a family of five childr en.
Begs some allowance. Countersigned by J. Marsh, Lt. Col. 43d.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 292. 1 page.
William Bayard to Colonel Roger Morris.
1780, January 5. New York. — Recommending Jacobus Bogart,
farmer from Orange County, for receipt of the King's bounty.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 80. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, January 5. War Office. — Acknowledges letter of 7th Oct.
enclosing a list of promotions which will be laid before the King.
Thanks for copy of the state of the army dated 13th Sept.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 86. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, January 5. War Office. — Death of Earl of Caithness.
Permission for the present Lord to return home.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 87. 1 page.
Elizabeth Rogers to Major General Wm. Tryon.
1780, January 6. New York. — Memorial. That she and her two
daughters are refugees from Norwalk, Connecticut, where they lived
" in a genteel affluence " till last summer when she lost all in the
general conflagration. Was obliged to come within the lines for
protection. Asks rations. Certified by Jeremiah Learning and
John Beardsley.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 255. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, January 8. War Office. — The list of promotions trans-
mitted in letter of 7th October is approved excepting Serjeant Rose
to be Adjutant to 2nd battalion of 42d regiment which appears to
be inserted by mistake as that battalion is not now in America.
Two duplicate signed letters. Vol. 14, Nos. 84 and 85. 1 page each.
General Sir William Howe to John Robinson.
1780, January 10. Cholderton.-^Encloses a memorial of Ashton
& Co. with Mr. Mackenzie's letter on that subject. Hopes it will
prove satisfactory as far as relates to his own conduct.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 83. 1 page.
Stephen P. Adye to Colonel Roger Morris.
1780, January 12. New York.— Same as that of 3 January with
variations in the wording.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 202. 1 page.
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Gov. Wm. Mathew Burt to Major Gen. Prevost.
1780, January 15. Antigua. — Amongst many prisoners brought
by H.M.S. " Guadaloupe " was Lieut. Thos. Morris in the service
of Congress. They say they were on parole granted by him
(Prevost). Mr. Morris with his family wishes to return to America
and he to Prevost. Has granted them leave ; and if any exchange
takes place in America begs he may be exchanged for John Burke
of this island. Enumerates Mr. Morris's family and slaves.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 13. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Washington to Sir H. Clinton 17 Sep. 1780.
SWANSON McGlLLIVRAY & Co.
1779, December 30
1780, January 15 . Account for articles for the use of war Indians.
Certified by Elias Durnford as to the purchase and by Ferqr Bethune
as to the issue. Receipted 1 June, 1780, Pensacola, by Swanson
& McGillivray to Alexander Cameron.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 106. 2 pages.
John McGibbons, refugee.
1780, January 17. New York. — Memorial to Governor Tryon re-
presenting his losses and sufferings in New Jersey and in Connecticut.
Cannot support his family and begs rations and such further assist-
ance as may be thought meet. Accompanied by certificates dated
16 and 18 January from John Smyth, Gov. Franklin, Henry Van
Dyck and J. Learning.
• Signed. Vol. 29, Nos. 64, 65. 3 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, January 19. Whitehall. — No. 56. Satisfaction at the
defence of Georgia &c. ; arrangements against the French and
Spanish West Indies ; corps of Lord Rawdon, Lt. Col. Simcoe and
Lt. Col. Turnbull to be on the establishment. Rank of Lt. Col. in
America for Alexr Innes.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 82. 5 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 1; copy
685, fo. 113 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, January 19. Head Quarters. — Severity of the weather has
occasioned delay to the gentlemen who came out with the pro-
positions concerted between Major General Phillips and themselves.
They are unable to complete their business and return in the time
limited by their paroles so three of them have taken the liberty to
remain. Col. Magaw returns with an apology for the delay.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 1. 1 page.
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Captain W. Tonge to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1780, January 22. Halifax. — Memorial. To confirm Lt. Col.
Denny Denson's resignation in his favour.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 256. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Capt. Tonge to Sir H. Clinton 30 Nov. 1780.
Lieut. General Knyphausen to General Washington.
1780, January 23. New York. — " In the absence of' Sir Henry
Clinton I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter
of the 19th instant by Col. Magaw, and to acquaint you, that for
the reasons assigned by your Excellency, the gentlemen therein
mentioned have my permission to remain until the business they
went out upon is compleated, as you say it will only detain them
a very little time longer than was originally intended."
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 81. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, January 25. Halifax. — Nothing of a private nature has
happened except the loss of H.M.S. " North " and one of the trans-
ports of this harbour on their return from Spanish River. Capt.
Selby and most of the crew of the " North " lost, also Capt. John
McLean of the 84th and some men of the 70th. Gen. Haldimand
does not mention any interruption of the tranquillity of that
province. By an officer from Penobscot Lt. Col. Campbell reports
everything quiet ; the " Albany " with stores, provisions and a
detachment of the 74th had arrived and the garrison consists of
upwards of 500 men. The Provincial Corps has been successful in
recruiting in Newfoundland ; about 200 have arrived here. Will
evacuate Fort Cumberland early in the spring. It will be necessary
to keep Fort Howe, H.M. Commissioner having entered into con-
tract for masts to be delivered under the fort. Clothing and camp
equipage of the 84th and 74th gone to New York — distressed in
consequence. Being without any ship of war expects to be blocked
by rebel privateers. Capt. Spry has delivered his accounts for
1779. They appear enormous, amounting to £34,548 10s. 5Jd. but
he produces copies of vouchers for every article. Expenses in the
Quarter Master General's Department also heavy ; thinks trans-
ports should be sent from New York to load coals at Spanish River.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 163. 4 pages.
Abraham Stevens to General William Tryon.
1780, January 25. New York. — Memorial. Since his discharge
from the Queen's Rangers has been employed as a pilot in the
Sound and was taken prisoner. As he and his wife are both ill
prays that he may again receive rations as formerly granted by
the Commander-in-Chief. With several certificates. Marked : —
" referred to Col. Morris."
Original. Vol. 14, Nos. 78 and 79. 3 pages.
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William & Mary Babcock, refugees.
1780, January 26. New York. — Certificate signed by Wni
Bayard and addressed to Col. Roger Morris that they are respectable
characters from Haverstraw and real objects for the King's bounty.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 77. I page.
! Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, January 26. Halifax. — Issue of 200 days bat and forage
money to 74th and 82nd regiments previous to embarkation for
Penobscot. On his return found that Lieut. Col. Bruce has also
issued the same to the 70th regt. but not to the 84th, the provincial
corps or the Hessian Regiment de Seitz. Begs directions on this
subject and also on the application for 165 days more bat and
forage money for the 74th and 82nd regiments.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 164. 2 pages.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, January 26. Halifax. — Has granted Lieut. Neil Campbell
of 74th regt., who desires to purchase in the 84th regt., leave to
proceed to Head Quarters to complete it. Commends Lieut.
Campbell and says the proposed purchase is with the consent of
the Lieutenants of that corps. Lieut. Lundin, recommended for
vacant Capt. Lieutenancy by Capt. McDonald of the 84th regiment
is an officer of merit.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 165. 2 pages.
Phillips Callbeck.
1780, January 27. Halifax. — Memorandum of Mr. Callbeck's
draughts, in 1779, on Captain Spry for account of the works on
St. John's Island. £815 8s. 8d. Signed W. Spry.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 291. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, January 28. Halifax. — Begs to know his Excellency's
pleasure relative to an enclosed memorial from the officers on board
the " St. Helena" transport, praying reimbursement for their losses.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 166. 1 page.
Major Beamsley Glasier to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, January 31. St. Augustine. — Refers to his letter to
Brigadier General Prevost. Does not now apprehend that Lieu-
tenant Colonel Prevost can be any longer in the way of his prefer-
ment in the regiment as he left this and went to England recom-
mended to the Secretaries of State.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 76. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
[Major Beamsley Glasier] to Major General Augustine
Prevost.
1780, ' January 31. St. Augustine. — Asking to be
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recommended to the Commander in Chief for the vacancy in
the 60th Regiment by the death of Lieutenant Colonel Fuser.
Recounts his services since 1745. Carried dispatches to
General Braddock who was killed two days later. Was
appointed by Sir William Johnson to command five hundred
provincials at Fort William Henry. Had the rank of Lieu-
tenant Colonel in the New York provincial forces.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 75. 3 pages.
Indians.
1780, January 1 to 31. — Statement of Provisions issued to the
Chactaw Indians at Mobile in January 1780. Certified by Henery
Nicholas, Interpreter, and Elias Durnford, Capt. of Engineers,
Followed by Troup & Co.'s a/c £257 4s. 9d. receipted Pensacola
1 June 1780.
Original. Vol. 13, Nos. 104 and 105. 3 pages.
Gen. H[aldimand] to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, January. Quebec. — No. 23. By Lieutenant Colonel
Rogers who arrived from Penobscot received letter of 28 July.
Thanks for intelligence. Is disappointed at not being able to
receive reinforcements. The Western Indians decline in their
affections and co-operation. Mentions the misfortune to Hamilton.
Question of rank for the provincial officers, &c, &c. (On the back
is copy in cipher of his previous letter of 1 Nov. 1779.)
Signed letter. Vol. 11, No. 106. 3 pages.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 115 (dated
31 Jan.).
Major General William Phillips.
N.D. [1780, supposed about January.}— Proposals drawn up by
Maj. Gen. Phillips on the one part and Col. Robert Magaw, Col.
Geo. Mathews, Lt. Col. Ely and Lt. Col. Ramsey on the other, and
a suggested tariff for the exchange of prisoners. Signed by all at
the foot of each page.
Original. Vol. 14, No. 37. 9 pages.
Copy of this was sent home by Gen. Phillips to Lord G. Germain
25 March and is in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 156,
fo. 473.
Johannes Ackerman to Governor William Tryon.
1780, February 1. New York. — Petition. Was compelled to
leave his farm three years ago and fly hither for protection. Would
have continued to support his family had his health been spared.
Presented a petition some time past ; was told by Col. Morris he
could not draw rations in that line by reason of a lieutenant's
commission in the Militia, for which reason he now presents this
request for such relief as his Excellency shall grant.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 146. 1 page.
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Gen. Washington to Colonels Mathews and Ely and Lt. Col.
Ramsey.
1780, February 1. Morris Town, Head Quarters.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 74. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 155, fo. 583.
Lord Amherst to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 2. Whitehall. — Capt. James Moncrief, Engineer
Extraordinary, to receive in consideration of his services at Savannah
brevet commission of a major in the army dated 25th Deer. last.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 73. 1 page.
Governor Sir James Wright.
1780, February 2, and April 15. Savannah. — Certificate of 2
February by Major James Moncrief concerning the damage of Sir
James Wright's property, followed by valuation signed John Mullryn,
Nath. Hall and Josiah Tattnall.
Original. Vol. 15, No. 276. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Sir J. Wright to Sir H. Clinton 1 June 1780.
Nathaniel Gardiner to Governor William Tryon.
1780, February 3. New York. Memorial. — His attachment to
Government induced him with wife and two children to quit Rhode
Island and take refuge in this city, — is so reduced in circumstances
he is unable to support them and by being a cripple is unable to
labour. Asks rations.
Original. Vol. 44, No. 151. 1 page.
Captain W. Cunningham, Provost Martial.
1780, February 4. Savannah. — Inventory of his property lost
on board the " Swan" transport the 7th January when that ship
foundered on her passage from New York to Georgia.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 146. 1 page.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to Charles Jenkinson 9 May 1780.
Frederick Mackenzie, Deputy Adjutant General, to Colonel
Roger Morris.
1780, February 4. New York. — " General Tryon desires you will
be so good as to order provisions to be issued to Mr. Jacob Kemble
of Colonel Butler's Rangers with the other people of that Corps."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 72. 1 page.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 5. St. Augustine. — Return of the " Willing
Maid " with dispatches sent to his Excellency and the Admiral in
August last ; she was chased, had to take refuge in Savannah and
remain during the blockade. Forwards again the box from Genl.
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Campbell. Death of Lt. Col. Fuser of 60th Regt. Expresses
pleasure that his Excellency and the reinforcement are on the way
to the southern provinces. Barrier lines and the lines of this town
are out of repair ; refers him to Capt. Moncrief for information.
Letter received from Governor Dalling announcing that he has
appropriated for Jamaica the ordnance stores destined for this
garrison.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 71. 3 pages.
Extracts in the Public Record Office, Am. & W.I. 137, fo. 225 ;
631, fos. 11, 35.
Edward Cooper, town adjutant of Savannah, to Gen. Sir Henry
Clinton.
1780, February 6. Savannah. — Memorial ; that while on duty
his baggage and furniture in his quarters were destroyed by the
bursting of a shell (during the siege) and that his loss amounts to
£100 sterling, for which he asks relief.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 147. 1 page.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to Charles Jenkinson 9 May 1780.
John Smith to Ebenezer Mackie.
1780, February 6. — As Gen. Tryon has been so good as to con-
sent to Mrs. Hunter's receiving rations, if she will call upon Col.
Morris she will receive an order for drawing them.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 69. 1 page.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 6. St. Augustine. — Mr. Mackinen, deputy com-
missary of stores and provisions, died a few days ago. Imagines
the appointment may be provincial. Major Glasier, however, has
appointed Wm. Brown Esq. to officiate. If the right to nominate
is not in the Governor recommends Mr. Brown to succeed. He has
a large family, was j formerly an officer and an old Flanders
acquaintance.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 68. 1 page.
John Dean to Maj. Gen. Wm. Tryon.
1780, February 7. New York. — Memorial. Fell into the hands of
the enemy when the town of Danbury was burnt ; escaped, and has
acted as guide, has suffered from rheumatism and lost the use of his
right hand ; his wife and children have been sent in ; begs some
relief. Certified by Benjn. Davis and others and by J. Chandler and
Amos Botsford.
Original. Vol. 44, No. 147. 3 pages.
Malkham Clark.
1780, February 8. — Receipt to Mr. James Colbert for pay and
rations as wages from 8 February to 31 May last. [W. Florida.]
Original. Vol. 13, No. 155. 1 page.
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Colonel Beverley Robinson to Colonel Roger Morris.
N.D. [with the following letter but apparently written sometime
before]. — Recommending Ezekiel Yeomans, who has often been of
service in getting intelligence, and his family, to receive rations.
Endorsed [probably for this and the following] '; Febry. 8th 1780.
Ezekile Yeomans New York 1M 1W 5Ch. « Recommended By
Colonel Robinson. Approved,^By the Commander in Chief."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 50. 1 page.
Colonel Bev. Robinson to Colonel^Roger Morris.
1780, February 8. — " Sr. I recommended ye bearer Ezekiel
Yeomans some time ago for rations for his family." He has been
sick for sometime ; desires rations for four or five weeks, by which
time he hopes to provide for himself.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 51. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 10. Head Quarters. Pensacola.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 115. 12 pages.
Enclosing Order uniting the Pennyslvania and Maryland corps
26 Dec. 1779.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 315 ;
extracts 137, fo. 233 ; 631, fos. 14 and 38 ; Admiralty, Secretary,
In Letters, 4142, No. 60 ; War Office, In Letters, Original Corres-
pondence 25.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 11. Savannah. — Death of Lt. Col. Fuser. Re-
commends Major Glazier to succeed him, and Capt. Prevost if
thought deserving, for the majority. " I have just now received
intelligence of four boats, pretty large, having landed a party of
Rebels at the White Bluff and the Islands and carry' d off near one
hundred and forty negroes. I have sent immediate notice to Capt.
Gayton that some measures may be taken if possible to intercept
their return. . . . Br. General Paterson arrived here yesterday
with whom I have had a consultation on his intended operations.
Every information and assistance I can afford him shall not be
wanting. His demand of troops amounts to 1,500 effectives by
which means this garrison will remain with about one thousand
and no artillery men."
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 238. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 11. Savannah. — Recommending his brother to
succeed to the vacant Lieutenant Colonelcy.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 239. 1 page.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 11. Whitehall Treasury Chambers.— The Lords
of the Treasury having taken into consideration a letter from Sir
W. Howe of 4 June 1776 transmitting returns of the houses occupied
by the troops at Boston, is commanded to transmit enclosed list of
such houses for which no rents have been paid and to desire him
to make allowances to the owners of such houses as proposed in the
enclosed list and pay the same out of the extraordinaries of the army.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 67. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of Houses occupied by the Troops in Boston from the
time they came into Quarters until the place was evacuated,
belonging to Loyal Subjects in Boston, with the yearly rents
they would have let at before the rebellion.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 65. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 12. Head Quarters. Pensacola. — The Spaniards
in Mobile Bay.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 117. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 241 ;
631, fos. 15 and 39.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Captain James Moncrief,
J. G. Hay and J. Fraser.
1780, February 13. John's Island. Head Quarters. — Appoint-
ment as commissaries of captures to take care of all things left on
the deserted plantations.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 16. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 13. Savannah. — " In my last I had the honor
of acquainting you with the Death of I> Colo1 Fuser since which
Br General Patterson having made application to me for several
requisits to enable him to proceed up this River, I immediately
order' d a return to be given in to me of what remain'd in our
several magazines, when I found that Captain MonCriefTe had
taken away every carpenter — one excepted — all the intrenching
tools and others that could be of any use — all the waggons with
our best horses. That our large cannons have been taken off the
batteries and our best artillery men taken with them. In short
litle or nothing remains in any of our publick stores that cou'd
be of service in the diffence of this place or to assist in fiting out
the expedition under Gen1 Patterson. I do not imagine there is
any immediate apprehension in this quarter — but shou'd your
Excellency propose pushing forward — I think it incumbent on me
to lay before your Excellency the exact and actual state of both
St. Augustine and Savannah for your Excellency's consideration.
Wishing that your Excellency's undertakings may meet with
every success, that your most sanguine wishes can expect. I have
the honor to be."
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 241. 2 pages.
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Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 14. Whitehall. — Capt. Lyman of the Prince of
Wales's American Volunteers desires to be removed into a regiment
that is or will be speedily established.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 66. 2 pages. Copy, 50,
No. 219. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 68 ; and
in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 14. Whitehall— Separate.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 55. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 35; copy
432, fo. 70; and in the Sackville MSS.
Enclosure : —
Memorandums relative to the rank of Lt. Robert Duncanson
oj the 7Tf Regiment (nephew of Lord Newhaven).
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 56. 3 pages.
Duplicate in the Public Record Office, State Papers,
Domestic, Geo. III. 19 (under 5 Feb.).
Samuel Jar vis to William Tryon, Governor and Commander in
Chief of New York.
1780, February 14. New York. — Memorial ; stating that he and
his family were taken out of their home at Stanford, Connecticut, in
the dead of night, stript of everything, put into whaleboats and
landed on Long Island at two o'clock in the morning. Consequent
sickness has reduced them to the last extremity of real want. Asks
a house, provisions, and some small pay. Certified by Jeremiah
Learning.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 264. 2 pages.
Sir Grey Cooper to [qy Sir Henry Clinton].
1780, February 15. Whitehall Treasury Chambers.—" The House
of Commons having by a resolution of the 2d instant ordered " that
there be laid before this House an Account of all sums of money
issued to the respective commissaries in North America for the
use of His Majesty's Forces there, specifying the dates, sums &
names of the respective commissaries from the 20th of November
1770," desires that such an account be made and transmitted.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 55. 1 page.
Indian Department.
1780, February 15. New York. — Return of Rangers, &c,
belonging to the Indian Department. Signed by Jos. Chew,
Secretary for Indian Affairs, and endorsed by Col. Roger Morris
indicating issue of rations to one of the persons named.
Original. Vol. 14, No. 56. 1 page.
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Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 15. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 61. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 49; copies
399, fo. 9 ; 397, fo. 315.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 15. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 62. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 284, fo. 15; copies
397, fo. 313 ; 399, fo. 10.
William Knox to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 15. Whitehall— Circular.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 64. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 397, fo. 312; British
Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21704, fo. 3, and 21710, fo. 121, &c.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 17. Savannah. — Will do everything in his power
to fulfil his Excellency's views but considering his destitute situation
he is left to struggle against almost insurmountable obstacles.
Brig. Gen. Patterson will be retarded in his intended operations.
Arrival of some of the missing ships at Tybee. The Deputy Quarter
Master General has objected to paying the officers of the 60th regt.
the 200 days' bat and forage money. Encloses a letter from Major
Glazier. Annexes recommendations to the vacancies by Lieut.
Col. Fuser's death. Hopes his Excellency will grant it to go in
the Regiment.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 242. 2 pages.
Gov. Peter Chester to Gov. Patrick Tonyn.
1780, February 18. Pensacola.
Extract. Vol. 14, No. 20. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir H. Clinton 20 Mar.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 229 ; 631,
fos. 13 and 36.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1780, February 18. Head Quarters, Fenwick.— " Dear Sir,
The Rebels seem to have collected their whole force for the defence
of Charlestown which renders it expedient that I shou'd be prepared
for every opposition they will be able to make.
" I find it therefore necessary to reverse my plan of operations
in the back country for the present and to request that the 71st
Regiment, the light Companies, the Legion Infantry, Ferguson's
Corps, N. & S. Carolinians & York Volunteers may be in readiness
to join us under B. Gen1 Paterson.
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" But as I wou'd not abandon the advantage we may derive here
from an invasion being supposed to impend the back settle" I
request you will let the publick and the troops remain in that
opinion, and let every arrangement seem to tend to the movement
first intended.
" I shall send you back vessels for the conveyance of the above
troops.
" Yet as we are possessed of Stono Ferry & shall probably be
in a short time on the Neck of Charlestown, I submit it to you
whether the march by land would not be preferable, in which case
all the cavalry you have might join us. You will be pleased to
decide which is best and act accordingly.
" I likewise desire you will if you think it advisable add more
troops to what I have required or diminish the number if you find
that necessary by striking off any corps, beginning with the N. York
Volunteers which are last mentioned and so backward in the order
I have written them down.
" I think it necessary in case you move by land to inform you of
certain regulations I have made to discountenance marauding, to
gratify the soldier with an ample supply of provision and to prevent
embezzlement of captured property.
" To this end I enclose you an Extract from Gen. Orders— and I
appoint Mr. to attend you who will receive from Capt. Mon-
crieff and Major Hayes the instructions they have themselves in
this business. — You find by this that no captured property what-
soever is to pass thro' the hands of any department but according
to the arrangements alluded to." Marked : — " Copy to Gen1.
Prevost to be delivered first."
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 237. 1 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to [Sir James Wright].
1780, February 19. Head Quarters. Fenwick. — Similar to the
first two paragraphs of the foregoing to Prevost. In the meantime
he is to be so good as to hold out the movement to Augusta as still
in contemplation. Col. Innes mil inform him of wishes with respect
to other operations on which he has not time to enter.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 240. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to [Colonel Innes].
1780, February 19. — " Dear Sir, As I know your zeal for the
service I will make no apology for requesting you to proceed with
my dispatches as quick as possible on board to the Admiral who will
be bo good to give you a safe conveyance in some armed ship bo
Savanna. By the inclosed letter to Gen1 Prevost you will see that 1
wish all the troovs that can be spared may join us, rs soon as
possible ; tis the opinion of all here particularly of Capt. Montcrief
that the shortest way will be by land, Gen1 Paterson will command,
and if I mistake not you will be next, the position we shall have
taken will cover your march. I do not think it right to send a
positive order for their march by land, but I am clear that Gen'
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Prevost from a conversation I had with him will think it right they
should, and if you and G. Paterson should think with me, you may,
if he hesitates, produce this in more positive order for that purpose.
For God's sake keep your troops under regulation during the march,
particularly the Creeks, what think you of bringing an old sachem
and Creek young warriors with you, I wish them to see our army,
and operations ; reconcile Col. Brown to remaining behind with the
Indians ; the instant Charlestown is ours he shall have my orders
respecting them, in the mean time, as I told him, I would do every-
thing to keep them in good humour. I do not recollect that I have
any thing else to say to you but to wish you a good voyage & speedy
junction with us upon the Ashley. Your ob* S* H. Clinton."
'w You will of course bring with you. all the cattle you can get,
but for God's sake no irregularities. Col. Brown will in proper time
explain to the Indians the reason of our changing our plans."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 244. 3 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gov. Patrick Tonyn.
1780, February 19. Stono Ferry.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 107. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 241). fo. 608.
Lt Gen. Knyphausen to Gen. Washington.
1780, February 19. Head Quart*, New York.
2 copies. Vol. 14, Nos. 53 and 54, 3 and 2 pages respectively.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W- I. 155, fo. 007.
Major General John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, February 20. Head Quarters, Pensacola. — Transmits
account of the paymaster in West Florida for the quarter ending
31 December last together with a set of vouchers for the amount.
He will perceive how the capture of vessels by the enemy and the
preparations for an expedition against New Orleans swelled the
Deputy Quarter Master General's accounts. Assistant Quarter
Master General discontinued from 31st Deer. last.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 118. 2 pages.
George Troup & Co.
1780, February 21. Mobile. — Account for pork, beef and Indian
corn for Indians. Certified by Charles Stuart as being laid in at
the risk of the Crown for victualling a party of 4000 Chactaws.
Certified also by Alex. Cameron. Receipted 8 June 1780, Pensacola.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 170. 2 pages.
Wm. Armstrong, 17th Regt., to Colonel Roger Morris.
1780, February 22. — Requests that the bearer Mrs. Hill, her
mother, sister, and one child be allowed rations. Knew them when
the 17th was at Stoney Point where from their being of service to
the garrison they were driven out from their possessions.
Signed letter. Vol, 29, No. 141. 1 page.
94
Joseph Pynchon to Joshua Chandler.
1780, February 22. Buswick. — Recommending the bearer John
Dean ; has lately seen his petition to be presented to Governor Tryon
and has no doubt of the facts stated. Hopes for his interest in
assisting Mr. Dean.
Signed letter. Vol. 44. No. 138. 1 page.
William Williams to Governor Wm. Tryon.
1780, February 24. New York. — Memorial. Has been per-
secuted and fined 1100 pounds ; begs rations for self, wife and
children. Certified by Thomas Ellison and Jas. Peters.
Original. Vol. 14, No. 5.2. 1 page.
Wm. Handfield to Brig. General Francis McLean.
1780, February 25. Halifax. — Praying warrant for pay as
Assistant Deputy Quarter Master General from 1 April 1776 to 21
July 1778. £210 10s.
Original. Vol. 21, No. 168. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton 19 June.
James & Robert Thompson.
1780, February 25. New York. — Receipted a/c for 1 qr. cask of
old particular Madeira at 22 guineas per . . (sic) . Cartage 3/-.
£41 4s. 4d.
Signed. Vol. 42, Nq. 7. 1 page.
John Cambel, commanding engineer, to General Sir Henry
Clinton.
1780, February 28. St. Augustine. — Arrived here the 25th inst.
Lays before him a sketch and report of the works at this place
together with a copy of the orders received from the commanding
officer. Was separated from the fleet and driven to New Providence
where he repaired and armed his ship to insure a junction with His
Excellency. Refers to a late memorial and says he would prefer
the most subordinate situation under His Excellency's immediate
command to any other.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 49. 1 page.
Captain Sylvester Muirson for himself and others to Lord G.
Germain.
1780, February 29. London. — Memorial.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 3. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton 5 April.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 77.
Gen. Washington to Lt. Gen. Knyphausen.
1780, February 29. Head Quarters.
2 Copies. Vol. 14, Nos. 45 and 47. 2 pages each.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 155, fo. 615?
95
Jno. Falconer & Co.
[1780, February]. — Abstract of Accounts of v expenses in the
Indian Department due to Falconer & Co. £1,533 5s. OJd. Receipted
February 1780.
Three a/cs of the same for goods supplied to William McKinnon,
acting commissary of Indian Affairs. About 23 September, 5-6
October, 11-30 October 1779. With McKinnon's acknowledgment
for the goods. All receipted Pensacola, February 1780.
Originals >< Vol. 13, Nos. 92, 97, 98, 99.
Samuel Jarvis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
N.D. Endorsed February 1780. — Memorial. Same facts as in
that addressed to Gov. Tryon and dated 1-1 February. Endorsed : —
" reported to General Tryon."
Vol. 52, No. 56. 1 page..
Thomas de Grey, Junior, to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 1. Whitehall.— Circular. Sends by direction of
Lord G. Germain the Gazette Extraordinary containing an account
of the success of his Majesty's squadron under the command of Sir
George Rodney.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 63. 1 page.
Bernardo de Galvez to Elias Durnford.
1780, March 1. A la Pointe de Chacto. — Summons to surrender.
French.
Elias Durnford to Bernardo de Galvez.
1780, March 1. Fort Charlotte, Mobile.— Answer.
Copies. Vol. 13, Nos. 121, 122. 1 page each.
Both enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton 24 March.
Both in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267 ; 533 ; 137 ;
and 631.
J. Upham to Colonel Morris.
1780, March 1. New Town. — Transmits his return for the present
week ; also memorial of John Dean from Connecticut and begs to be
notified of its success.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 44, No. 148. 1 page.
Elias Durnford to Maj. Gen. John Campbell.
1780, March 2, 4 o'clock afternoon. Mobile.— Transmits the
summons to surrender, &c. . . . will defend the fort to the
last extremity.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 120. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton 24 Mar.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 345 ;
533, fo. 91 ; 137, fo. 253 ; 631, fos. 17 and 43,
96
Major General Augustine Prevost to The Commander in Chief
[General Sir Henry Clinton].
1780, March 2. Savannah.—" On the 28th ult° I had the honor
to receive by Colonel Innes your Excellency's letter of the 18th and
in consequence of your wishes, every thing is fixed for proceeding
by land, and on the -4th instant the troops destined will march with
Brigr General Patterson to Ebenezer ; and as they are to go higher
up the River about ten miles for the facility of getting their
artillery and horses across — there is not the least doubt but that
the Rebels will suppose the rout of these troops to be towards
Augusta.
" In compliance with the orders through Captain MonCrieffe
to the Depy Quart1- Mr Gen1— and further at the desire of Br G1
Patterson, they have taken the remaining part of the Field Artillery
that was left here, with it what was in store for their Service — as
also all the musquet cartridges we had. Your Excellency will
observe that by rendering this place undefencible — that the troops
in it will be in the greatest danger — for want of ammunition
artillery engineers &c — St. Augustine is in the same predicament —
I therefore judge it my indisspenssable duty to represent the same
to your Excellency — as I make not a doubt that if.it is in your
power you will send to both places enough to prevent that the
troops there shou'd afford a triumph to our enemies without
shame to themselves. The death of Lt. Col. Fuser more parti-
cularly calls for assistance in that quarter.
" Your Excellency's orders about marauding I will give to
General Patterson and I have appointed ( ) to attend
him and to receive the instructions from Major Hay's & Captain
MonCrieffe that they are furnished with on that business.
" The Indians being in great dread of the small pox — which at
present rages in all the lower part of this Province are desirous of
going away which it will be difficult for me to prevent — if we wish
them to remain our friends — they are not people to be employed in
the diffence of a place; they can not suffer the appearance of being
shut up. More of them were expected but I think that expresses
shou'd be sent to detain them. . . .
" P.S. — I beg your Excellency will be so good and give me an
answer about the necessary appointment of Dr Hill as Inspector
of Regimental Infirmaries agreeable to Doctor Roberts' requisition."
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 243. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 2, Savannah. — Reminds of the liberty given him to
return to England. The time of the year is come when he is
rendered unfit to be of any essential service particularly in a place
where no skill can keep off the enemy.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 245. 1 page.
Andrew j Wright.
1780, March 2.— Certificate by Major Small of the 2d Battalion
97
84th Regiment of Highlanders that the bearer Andrew Wright
served in the 55th in the late war.
Petition of Andrew Wright that he served in the 55th ; was
lawfully discharged in 1764 and since lived in Philadelphia till 1779
when he obtained permission to come to New York with his family
with a view to return to England. That he was allowed by Major
Andrews to draw rations till a passage might be found. That
sickness prevented their leaving and his wife having died is left
with the care of five children. Begs continuance of the provision.
Original. Vol. 25, Nos. 309 and 310. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton. Proclamation.
1780, March 3. Head Quarters, James Island. — Of pardon.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 133. 3 pages.
Printed broadside in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 237,
fo. 467 ; MS. copies 137, fo. 98 ; 399, fo. 6.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost.
[1780], March 4. Head Quarters, James Island. — " An unex-
pected opportunity of writing to Savannah gives me the means of
sending you two proclamations which I beg you will cause to be
printed and published.
" I likewise send you a letter for Gen. Paterson open for your
inspection, desiring you will be so good as to forward it to him
together with a number of the proclamations.
You will be pleased also to send some copies to me."
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 246. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton. Proclamation.
1780, March 4. Head Quarters, James Island. — Of pardon to
deserters.
Original. Vol. 15, No. 247. 1 page.
Nicholas Fredenburgh to Governor Tryon.
[1780, March 4]. — Petition. Was obliged to leave his house and
farm on Cortlands Manor. Has ten in family and his money is now
entirely expended. Begs rations. Certified by Gabriel Purdy,
Samuel Meritt and others and endorsed " 4 March 1780 Reported to
Maj. Gen1 Robertson." (Compare name Nicholas Van Der Burgh at
the end of this month.)
Original. Vol. 14, No. 43. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 4. War Office. — Desiring liberty for Capt. Robert
Wm. Winchester of the 20th who is a prisoner under the Convention
of Saratoga. Would esteem it a favour if he could be preferred for
promotion.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 40. 1 page.
G
98
Lt. Gen. Knyphausen to General Washington.
1780, March 4. New York. — Concurs in postponement of meeting
of commissioners. Mr. Pintard as an individual will have per-
mission to communicate with the American commissary but Mr.
Pintard is not considered in the character of an agent for prisoners.
Three copies. Vol. 14, Nos. 41, 46, 48. 1 or 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 155, fo. 623.
A/cs at Pensacola.
Pensacola. — A/c of Robert Donald for sundries for the use of the
Indians, delivered to Wm. McKinnon, acting commissary for the
Indian Department, 29 September 1779. To Major Gen. Campbell.
Certified as received by McKinnon and payment settled and signed
Robert Donald 4 March 1780. Ds. 495.7.
Original. Vol. 16, No. 40. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton 31 Oct.
A/c of Swanson, McGillivray & Co. Certified by Troup & Co.
and Strother & Co. Mobile 5 Oct. 1779. Receipted by Swanson,
McGillivray & Co. to Alexander Cameron, Pensacola 4 March 1780.
A/c of Montgomery, Wilton & Co. for sundries supplied for the
use of the Indians delivered to Wm. McKinnon 29 September 1779.
With acknowledgment of goods by Wm. McKinnon, commissary,
and receipt dated Pensacola 4 March 1780 by John Joyce for Mont-
gomery, Wilton & Co. £332 2s. ljd.
Vol. 13, Nos. 90 and 91. 1 and 2 pages.
Abener or Abner Wood to Maj. Gen. Tryon.
1780, March 4. New York. — Has been forced to fly for refuge ;
has five " smawel " children ; asks " rashons." Certified by Thos.
Duncan and 3 others. Marked by Morris with number of rations.
Original. Vol. 14, No. 44. 2 pages.
Major Thomas Murray, aid de camp, to Col. Roger Morris.'
1780, March 5. New York. — Is directed by Lt. Gen. Robertson
to desire him to order Messrs. Hayt, Kirkland and Sherwood a
week's provisions this day inclusive or to next Wednesday seven-
night. They are just come in from Connecticut in consequence
of having signed a certain paper and are totally destitute or they
would have been put oft till Wednesday.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 265. 1 page.
We art Banta to William Tryon, Capt. General and Governor of
New York.
1780, March 7. New York. — Petition. Is a refugee from
Hackinsack and a lieutenant in the King's Militia Volunteers.
Was wounded in the knee and rendered a cripple for life ; has a
wife and three small children to maintain ; was instrumental in
taking several American prisoners and has served as guide. Asks
rations and such other relief as may seem proper. Counter-signed
bv Gabriel Van Norden, &c, and certified by Gov. Franklin, 2 April.
' Signed. Vol. 29, No. 82. 2 pages.
99
Gen. Washington to Maj. Gen. Arthur St. Clair, Lt. Cols. Ed.
Carrington and Alexander Hamilton.
1780, March 7. Morris Town, Head Quarters. — Powers to
exchange prisoners. (Printed in Sparks' s Washington, VI. 483.)
Two copies. Vol. 14, Nos. 38 and 39. 2 pages each.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 155, fo. 649 ;
137, fo. 339 ; 631, fo. 57.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1780, March 8. Head Quarters, James's Island.— " Dr Sir,
I have received your letter of the 2d March, and am satisfied to
learn that the troops will be in motion the 4th. I am sorry you
should think the state of Savannah and Augustine so critical from
their being so drained of artillery and stores. You shall receive
supplies as soon as they can be procured. In the mean time I hope
you will agree with me in the little probability there is of any
attempt on these places, particularly on Savannah, and you will
also permit me to observe that the situation of this last is far less
precarious than at the time of the former incursions into the province.
" You will be so good as to act wh respect to the Indians as
you propose & only retain their goodwill & let them understand
they are to expect to be called upon shortly.
" Should you wish to repair your redouts or as I recommend
it to you to contract your defences by forming a kind of citadel
at the Bluff where the old battery stood, an engineer whom I shall
send will undertake that work."
Draft. Vol. 15, No. 249. 2 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Major General Prevost.
1780, March 8. Head Quarters, James's Island. — Private.
" Dr Sir, — From what you said to me at Savannah I trusted to your
retaining the command in Georgia during the present service and
my arrangements are made in consequence. I hope Sir, it will
not be attended with particular inconvenience to you if I am obliged
to request you to put off your intended voyage until this business
we are upon is finished, when not only my permission but every
accommodation shall be offered you for your departing in the
manner most agreeable to your wishes." (Marked) — " Duplicates
of both by L* Durnford of the Engineers in the Friendship Brig.
March 16* 1780."
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 250. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gov. Patrick Tonyn.
1780, March 8.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 106. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 249, fo. 607.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 8. Savannah. — " Br Gen1 Patterson was not in
readiness to march with his Brigade — consisting of the Troops
100
order' d by your Excellency before the 5th instant which day he
left this place — since which we have had a great deal of rain and
by a letter I this instant receive from the Brigadr of yesterday's
date he informs me from Ebenezer — that the country was over
flow'd and that the roads would for some days be impassable.
'' It is my opinion that if your Excellency is in immediate want
of this body of troops — that transports ought immediately to be
order' d round to embark them — least the present weather shou'd
retard if not altogether prevent his crossing the River particularly
having such a train as he has. When I advised they shou'd proceed
by land, I expected they would have been ready sooner — and I
was confirmed in that determination by Colonel Innes intimating
that it was also agreeable to your Excellency's intentions — and it
wou'd have been most eligible — had they crossed before the rains."
P.S. — I have the honor to acquaint your Excellency that L. Col.
Tarlton with the dismounted troopers are gone in boats with Mr
James Frazer, appointed Commissary of Captures, to go through the
Islands in order to endeavour to remount themselves — but am
unacquainted with the instructions given them by B. Gen1 Patterson.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 248. 2 pages.
[Memorandum.]
" Major Sheridan and Ll Shedds of the 60th Reg4 went with the
General's dispatches for Savannah & Augustine in the schooner
Buck Duncan Hill master Tuesday March 8th 1780."
Original. Vol. 14, No. 70.
Alice Armstrong, widow and two daughters, to Major General
Wm. Tryon.
1780, March 9. New York. — Have been driven from their home
and farm near Stoney Point and obliged to take refuge in New York
where by every industry they are unable to support themselves ;
beg provisions. State that when the British and Hessians took
possession of Fort Montgomery and Stoney Point they were
plundered of furniture, farm stock, &c, &c. Certified by two
officers of the 17th and recommended by Ch. Justice Smith.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 140. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 9. Savannah. — Sends Lt. Col. Brown's memorial
and accounts of extraordinary expenditures for Indians incurred
during the last two months. Requests money to pay them if
they are to be discharged ; also for the remainder of bat and forage
money for 1779. P.S. — Is informed that General Patterson
yesterday sent across the Savannah River at Zubly, the Legion
Infantry and New York Volunteers.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 251. 2 pages.
Major Generals Wm. Tryon and Jas. Pattison.
1780, March 9. New York.— Opinion given at the request of
101
Major General Phillips upon a question of accounts. Opens with
Maj. Gen. Phillips's statement and request, followed on same paper
by the original answer by Maj. Gens. Tryon and Pattison that in the
proposed exchange of prisoners with American officers on Long
Island the accounts for subsistance and provisions must be left
undischarged, but that the inhabitants of Long Island be indemnified
for maintenance of said officers, and that a sum of money be advanced
by Government, the accounts for which to be subject to liquidation
with other a/cs of provisions between British and American Com-
missaries.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 36. 3 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 11. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 33. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1. 432, fo. 71 ; and
in the Sackville MSS.
Promotions.
1780, March 11. Head Quarters, James Island. — List submitted
for approbation. Dated this day but endorsed " Camp before
Charlestown 9 May."
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 145. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to Charles Jenkinson 9 May 1780.
Abraham Silleck, Selleek or Sillock to Major General Tryon.
1780, March 11. — Memorial. Was obliged to leave his home in
Stamford, Connecticut ; took to coasting,^was captured and thrown
into jail. After his escape to this city his wife and 9 children were
sent in and his estate seized. Has been cutting and carting wood
but cannot get a livelihood. Begs rations. Certified by Jeremiah
Learning and others.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 177. 3 pages.
Edward Cooper, Town Adjutant of Savannah.
1780, March 12. — Claim of losses in camp equipage, clothing, &c,
in the burning of his quarters on the morning of 6 October 1779.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 143. 1 page.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to Charles Jenkinson 9 May.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 12. Savannah. — Received yesterday advice from
Brig. Gen. Patterson that with the troops under his command he had
effected the passage of Savannah River " all to his baggage." By
the " Richmond " Capt. Hudson, has received £3,500 sterling from
the contractors in England for subsistence of the regiments supposed
to be in garrison at St. Augustine, also invoice of Indian goods
from Mr. Knox shipped on the " Venus " transport ; has not heard
of their arrival at Tybee.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 253. 1 page.
102
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gov. Patrick Tonyn.
1780, March 13. Head Quarters, James Island. — Sends the
following return.
Draft. Vol. 17, No. 104. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 249, fo. 611.
St. Augustine.
1780, March 13. — Return of Ordnance and Stores wanted from
the garrison of St. Augustine. Signed P. Traille, Major commanding
the R. Artillery.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 105. 1 page.
Fort Charlotte, Mobile.
1780, March 13. Camp at Mobile. — Articles of Capitulation
agreed on between Elias Durnford and Bernardo de Galvez.
Copy. Vol 13, No. 124. 6 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton 28/29 Mar.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 357;
533, fo. 97 ; 631, fos. 20 and 46 ; 137, fo. 273 ; 265, fo. 943.
Isaac Touro to Major General Wm. Tryon, Gov. & Commander
in Chief in New York.
1780, March 13. New York. — Is late Rector of the Synagogue
of Rhode Island ; has suffered every persecution and distress ;
came to this city with the troops ; since then has struggled to
maintain his wife and family. Certified by Lt. Col. Marsh.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 334. 2 pages.
Exchange of Prisoners.
1780, March 10-14. — Minutes of the Proceedings at Amboy of the
Commissioners — Wm. Phillips, Cosmo Gordon and Charles Norton,
for Sir Henry Clinton, and Arthur St. Clair, Edward Carrington
and Alexander Hamilton for General Washington.
■ Two copies, misplaced in binding. Vol. 14, Nos. 25 to 32. 45
pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 155, fo. 631 ;
137, fo. 319 ; 631, fo. 58.
Elias Durnford to Maj. Gen. John Campbell.
1780, March 14. Fort Charlotte, Mobile. — Announcing his
surrender.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 123. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton 24 March.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 533, fo. 89 ; 63,
fos. 18 and 44; 267, fo. 349 ; and 137, fo. 261.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 15. Whitehall— Most Secret.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 24. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137. fo. 63 ; copy
685, fo. 159 : and in the Sackville MSS.
103
Enclosure : —
[Lord George Germain] to Lords of the Admiralty.
1780, March 15. Whitehall. — Most Secret. To reinforce
Arbuthnot with 8 ships of the line, &c.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 23. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 685,
fo. 155 ; Sackville MSS.
Sir Henry Clinton to Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1780, March 16. Head Quarters on James Island. — No. 42.
Receipt of letter of 12th inst. Lieut. Durnford who delivers this,
is sent to remain under his (Prevost's) directions at Tybee where he
will erect a battery at the mouth of Savannah River. To forward
the £3,500 arrived in the " Richmond " for the use of the garrison
at St. Augustine. Transmits duplicates of two letters of the 8th.
To send back Capt. Durnford if he is not required.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 252. 2 pages.
William McIntosh.
1780, March 16. — A/c of expenses incurred at a meeting of the
Lower Creeks, for presents. Duffle blankets, ruffled shirts, hand-
kerchiefs and knives, provisions, travelling expenses, &c, self and
Durozeux (sic.) interpreter £192 3s. 8d. Examined by Alexander
Cameron and approved by Maj. Gen. Campbell, and, on the back,
" Received by Wm. Mcintosh 30 June 1780." Preceded by a slip
of paper bearing a certificate by James Durouzeaux that he saw
the goods in the a/c delivered to the Indians 16 March 1780.
Vol. 13, Nos. 158, 159.
Ensign Archibald Cumine [to Charles JenkinsonJ.
1780, March 17. — Enumerates six invalids of the provincial corps
who having no agents in this country and their commanding officer
being in America will be distressed for subsistence till they pass the
Board and their discharges not being expressed in terms agreeable
to the King's order it will be impossible for them to pass unless the
War Office interferes in their behalf.
Extract. Vol. 14, No. 9. 1 page.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton 5 April.
Nicholas Pratt to Major General William Tryon.
1780, March 17. New York. — Memorial. To avoid persecution
left his family and home in Newhaven, Connecticut ; has been
employed as master of a small vessel in the Commissariat Depart-
ment ; asks rations for his wife and children. With three certifi-
cates.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 214. 2 pages.
Gov. Sir James Wright to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 18. Savanah in Georgia.—" Sir, As I have some
io4
reason to believe that a letter I had the honor to write to your
Excellency on the 3d instant, did not get to your hands I now send
a copy — Viz. — ' It is with the utmost concern that I have 'earnt
your Excellency has altered your plan with respect to the route
& operations of the troops in this Province, & that instead of
going to Augusta, they are to cross this River & proceed towards
Charlestown, and I can only lament that this Province will be
exposed to the utmost danger, and the Rebels I presume command
the whole country within twenty miles or less of Savanah — and
with respect to the Indians, the Cherokees, Sir, you may depend
will not stay here, & I wish may not go away in disgust, and the
Creeks being stop't and sent home again, most like may be disgusted
also, and however these people may be thought useless in the
field — your Excellency will be pleased to recollect that I had the
honor to mention to you here my opinion of the consequence
of Indians, and that if they were against us they would harrass
the King's Troops in any march, & receive the Rebels amongst
them, and I feared we could never subdue the rebellion.
We have no naval force here (unless the Fowey is at Tybee) —
we have no works constructed at Cockspur as was agreed &
intended to be done — and almost any trifling force may come up
the River, and destroy everything in it and I consider this Province
as left in such a state as it may easily fall a prey to the Enemy —
especially if any small foreign force should come on our coast
& we have little or no cannon & ammunition, and His Majesty's
royal instructions and intentions with respect to the civil govern-
ment & department in this Province (which I had the honor in
part to acquaint your Excellency with) are totally frustrated. —
It is very painfull to me to mention these matters, but my duty to
the King, to the people here, & to myself, compel me to do it.
I most heartily wish your Excellency all possible success & that
you may be laureled & long live to enjoy the honor of them. I
have the honor to be with perfect esteem,' " &c.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 254. 3 pages.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 19. Savannah. — Agreeable to commands has had
the proclamation printed and published. Sent the letter to Gen.
Patterson but did not wait for the printing of the proclamation.
Has directed Major Prevost to put up a parcel of them amongst
some stationery for his (Clinton's) office. Want of provisions as
well as ignorance of outside enemies influenced them in leaving this
place in April last. Indians have gone to avoid small pox but
promise to take the field when called upon. If an engineer arrives
he shall set to work to contract the works and form something
like a citadel at the Bluff. P.S. — The English fleet may be hourly
expected in this river.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 259. 2 pages.
Thos. de Grey Junr. to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 20. Whitehall. — Circular. Transmits gazette of
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28 February and an extra gazette of the 6th inst. containing accounts
of success of the fleet in the West Indies under Rear Admiral Parker
and that under the Rear Admiral Digby on his return from Gibraltar.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 22. 1 page.
Gov. Pat. Tonyn to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 20. St. Augustine.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 21. 2 pages.
Enclosing Gov. Chester to Gov. Tonyn 18 Feb.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 249, fos. G15 and
619 ; extracts 137, fo. 225 ; 631, fos. 12 and 35.
East Florida.
1780, March 23. Office of Ordnance, East Florida.— Return of
Ordnance and Stores shipped on board the brigantine l' Duncan."
Signed John Penn for T. W. Burly Hall, Ordnance Storekeeper.
Original. Vol. 14, No. 11. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir H. Clinton 3 April.
Gen. Knyphausen to Gen. Haldimand.
1780, March 23. New York.
Autograph draft. Vol. 11, No. 108. 2 pages. Cipher. Vol. 11,
No. 107. Copy. Vol. 18, No. 19.
Signed letter in cipher in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807,
fo. 121 ; copy 21807, fo. 103.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 24. Head Quarters, Pensacola. — Surrender of Fort
Charlotte. His own movements. If this province is to be preserved
a reinforcement must be sent.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 119. 8 pages.
Enclosing Summons from Don Galvez to Lt. Col. Durnford
1 March.
Answer of Lt. Col. Durnford 1 March.
Lt. Gov. Durnford to Maj. Gen. Campbell 2 March.
Lt. Gov. Durnford to Maj. Gen. Campbell 14 March.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 245 ;
extracts 631, fos. 16 and 40 ; and Admiralty, Secretary, In Letters,
4142, No. 603.
Sir Henry Clinton to [Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost].
1780, March 24. James Island. — Acknowledges letters of 9th &
19th March with Memorial from Lt. Col. Brown. To continue to
adjust the business of Lt. Col. Brown and the Indian Department
as before his arrival since it is impossible for him to judge of the
propriety of these a/cs while engaged in other affairs of so much
importance.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 256. 2 pages.
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General Sir Henry Clinton to [ ].
1780, March 24. James Island. — Despatches from England full
of demonstrations of joy at news of Count D'Estaing's defeat before
the lines of Savannah. The Park and Tower guns were fired which
having but rarely happened on any former occasion is strongly
expressive of the importance of that event and the great satisfaction
it gave.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 255. 1 page*
Sir Henry Clinton to Gov. Sir James Wright.
1780, March 25. Head Quarters, S. Carolina. — Acknowledges
receipt of letter of 18th inst. and refers him to Genl. Prevost for
information relative to arrangements made for the security of his
province. Trusts the rebels will find themselves too much employed
in this province to be able to give much disturbance. " It is not
possible to answer for events in war but when success does attend
us here we shall probably carry on operations upon the Upper
Savannah. In this case the assistance you might be kind enough to
procure us in boats, waggons, horses, &c, would be of the greatest
service. I shall be much indebted to your Exy. for turning your
attention to this object and shall at all times be happy in receiving
from you the information and advice which your knowledge of the
country and of the disposition of the people enables you to give me.
Copy. Vol. 15, Nos. 257 and 258. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. William Phillips to Lord George Germain.
1780, March 25. New York.— Private.
Extract. Vol. 14, No. 19. 4J pages.
Autograph signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. T.
155, fo. 451.
Major General Riedesel to [General Sir Guy Carleton].
1780, March 25. New York. — Private complimentary letter
recalling his civility and attention when under his orders. Madame
Riedesel also presents her compliments to Lady Maria.
Signed letter. Vol. 30, No. 128. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 26. Savannah. — Lt. Dumford arrived and the
works begun. Surprised to find the ordnance brig left behind ;
sent her to Tybee to be forwarded by the first convoy. Received
advice from the contractor for East Florida of above £4,000 being
shipped in the " Hydra," which as well as the first money by the
" Richmond," is intended to pay the subsistence of the 71st and
the Hessian regiments ; to know his Excellency's pleasure about it,
as he could charge against this money what he has already paid
to those regiments which would leave him money in hand for other
expenses. " Venus " with Indian presents arrived dismasted.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 260, 2 pages.
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Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
^1780, March 28, 29. Head Quarters, Pensacola.
~ Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 125. 2 pages.
^Enclosing Articles of capitulation, Fort Charlotte, 13 March.
*; Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 265 ;
631, fos. 19, 45.
Alexander McGillivray.
1780, March 28.— A/c. of Alex. McGillivray with Thomas Smith
for cows for Indians, with certificate by A. McGillivray and Alex.
Cameron and receipt dated Pensacola, 30 June, John Mitchell & Co.
Marked " No. 33."
Original. Vol. 13, No. 135. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. James Robertson to Gen. Haldimantx
1780, March 29. New York.
Autograph signed copy. Vol. 11, No. 109. 1 page. Cipher No.
109* 2 pages ; copy No. 19* 1 page. ;
Signed letter in cipher in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807,
fo. 123 ; decipher fo. 104.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 30. Whitehall. — No. 58. As to works, &c, in
St. John's Island.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 17. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 69 ; copy
432, fo. 73 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Maj. Gen. Wm. Phillips to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 30. New York.
Two copies. Vol. 14, Nos. 15 and 16. 1 page each.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 359 ;
631, fo. 53.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March 30. Savannah. — The store ship of ordnance will be
taken away to-morrow under care of Capt. Henry. The Governor
alarmed by rebels appearing on the south side of Ogeechee river.
" I immediately order' d a detachment of one Captain & sixty
men to march and endeavour to find out what they were and if
practicable to intercept them. Capt. Conclin of the 1st Battn. of
Genl. Delancy's Brigade who commanded, by too much zeal brought
his men to a place where the Enemy had concealed themselves
who upon giving their fire wounded him and one of the subalterns
with six men, the Captain is since dead, and likewise two of the men.
Receiving information that the Enemy were 300 strong and well
mounted I sent another party of the King's Rangers with the
remainder of the 1st Battn. of Delancy's which has obliged the
Rebels to retreat, but not before they had burned all the barns of
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rice belonging to the Governor's farms in that district, and carrying
away as many of the negroes as they could. Our detachment is
not as yet returned and I this moment received information from
Lt. Governor Graham that he was threaten' d with the like visitation
at his plantation called Monteath, but as they are on horse back
and we have none, they will by all appearance likewise here make
their retreat. On their way they met with a small party of Indians,
kill'd four men and one woman and took one man two boys and a
girl prisoners." These depredations might have been avoided if
the volunteers had not been dispersed. Requires warrants for
holding general courts martial.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 261. 2 pages.
Alexander Cameron, Superintendent.
1780, January 1 to March 31. — A/c of extra expenses incurred
by Mr. Cameron for rewards and presents to Indian parties employed
for the defence of Mobile and Pensacola. £317 16s. 5-Jd. Receipted
Pensacola 28 May.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 103. 1 page.
Gordon, Crowder & Biddulph.
1780, March 31.— Statement of cash.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 184.
Exchange of Prisoners.
1780, March. Amboy. — Proposed tariff by the Commissioners.
Signed Joshua Loring, Commissary General of Prisoners.
Original. Vol. 14, No. 18. 2 pages.
Duplicate in the Public Record Office, Cornwallis MSS. 6, No. 5.
Lieut. Gov. Sir Richard Hughes to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, March. Government House at Halifax. — Requests answer
to an enclosed letter from several inhabitants concerned in erecting
the barracks at Cornwallis and whose demands he is unable to satisfy.
Also that when the Hessian battalion under De Seitz arrived at
Halifax the German inhabitants were recommended to receive and
quarter them in their houses. Has applied to Brig. Gen. McLean
for payment to those people but he answers he cannot without his
(the commander in chief's) particular directions.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 176. 3 pages.
Nicholas Van Derburgh to Col Roger Morris.
[? About 1780, March].— Petition. Has three sons in the Pro-
vincial regiments ; is banished from his farm. Has suffered im-
prisonment and " wheeping." Has ten in family ; they have all
had small-pox and four of his children have fever and ague these
five months. Asks rations till he can help himself. Certified by
Beverley Robinson and by William Grant. Apparently the same
as Fredenburgh on the 4th March.
Original. Vol. 14, No. 42. 2 pages.
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[qy. Maj. Gen. William Phillips] to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, April 2. New York. — Secret. Recounting conversation
held with the Commissioners, as private and secret, after the com-
mission had broken up. They are to repeat the same also in a
secret manner to General Washington.
Extract. Vol. 14, No. 13. 6 pages.
Gov. Pat. Tonyn to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, April 3. St. Augustine.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 12. 3 pages.
Enclosing Return of Ordnance and Stores shipped on board the
brigantine " Duncan " 23 March.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 249, fo. 623.
Richard Seamark.
1780, April 3.— A/c for tobacco and porter £17 10s. lid. To
Alex. Cameron. With certificate and receipt signed by Alex.
Cameron (Indian goods).
Origind. Vol. 16, No. 20. 1 page.
Maj. A. S. De Peyster to Lt. Col. Thomas Brown.
1780, April 5. Detroit. — Indians zealous for the King's service.
They recently defeated Col. Rogers on his way with a convoy from
New Orleans to Pitsburg.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 3. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Col. Brown to Earl Cornwallis 17 Dec.
Also enclosed by Earl Cornwallis to Sir H. Clinton 29 Dec.
Same in the Cornwallis MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, April 5. Whitehall.— No. 59.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 4. 1 page.
Enclosing Memorial of Capt. Muirson to Lord G. Germain 29 Feb.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 73; copy
432, fo. 83.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, April 5. Whitehall. — Desires exchange of Lt. Robert
Burnett.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 2. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 83 ; copy
432, fo. 83.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, April 5. War Office. — A party of Maryland and Pennsyl-
vania Loyalists having arrived from Pensacola under command of
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Lieut. Inglis and there being no agent here for provincial corps has
directed Messrs. Ross & Gray to honour bills drawn on them for
subsistence of said party. Desires him to give orders that Messrs.
Ross & Gray may be repaid what they advance.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 5. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, April 5. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Copy. Vol. 14, No. 6. 1 page.
Enclosure : — List of Promotions.
Vol. 14, No. 7. 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, April 5. War Office. — Relative to the enclosures on the
subject of invalids belonging to the provincial corps being sent to
England. Requests him to give positive orders that no more be
sent with a view to their being admitted to Chelsea.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 10. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lt. Barrington to Sir Wm. Howe 1 May 1778.
Ensign Cumine to [Charles Jenkinson] 17 Mar. 1780.
[General Knyphausen] to General Washington.
1780, April 6. New York. — 1 have had the honor of receiving
your Excellency's letter of the 27th ultimo respecting Mr. Pintard ;
Any restriction in point of time exacted from him appears to be
inconsistent, as his return does not wholly depend upon me ; I
cannot, however, but be of opinion, that as far as his parole may
have extended to restrain the freedom of speech, it was a necessary
precaution, as his avowed intention was to return to N. York.
It rests with you, Sir, to allow this to take place whenever you
please ; but if it is expected that Mr. Pintard will be allowed to
reside here in a public character, I must again beg leave to acquaint
you that a claim of this nature is inadmissable. I have the honor
to be, &c.
Draft. Vol. 14, No. 1. 1 page.
Governor Sir James Wright to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, April 6. Savannah in Georgia. — Sir, yesterday I had the
honor to receive your Excellency's letter of the 25th ulto. by which
you are pleased to refer me to General Prevost for information
relative to the arrangements made for the security of this Province.
What they may be, I am yet unacquainted with — the only posts
which General Prevost has acquainted me with or that I know of,
are at Ebenezer & Abercorn, till very lately a small party was sent
to Oggechee Ferry, after the Rebels had been down and broke up
and destroyed all my plantations and some others in that neighbour-
hood.
I have received petitions from the very much distressed and loyal
inhabitants who have been drove from their settlements in St.
George's Parish and downwards to St. Phillips — Conoochee &
Ill
Medway, for assistance & protection, all which have been laid
before General Prevost, but he says it is not in his power to fix posts
anywhere to the southward of Oggechee — In short Sir, this Province
is or will be broke up and totally ruined if something is not speedily
done — And I know of nothing but what I formerly proposed to your
Excellency, and a party of horse that can give us any tolerable
peace or security here.
I am very clear that your Excellency will do everything in your
power for His Majesty's service in general, and I well know the great
consequence of the object before you — but how far it may not be
expedient to take care of what you have got is submitted.
On the 6th of Novemr last, I wrote Lord Geo. Germain that a
body of about 150 horse would be of the greatest use in scouring
the country and routing any parties of Rebels that might attempt
to disturb us — for those who come to do mischief are generally on
horseback — and before any detachment on foot can get near them
they are gone off, and that I thought 150 horse would be more
serviceable than 500 foot. — And yesterday I had the honor to
receive a letter from his Lordship of the 19th January wherein he
writes — " The utihty of a corps of horse for scouring the woods
" and covering the frontiers of the Province (Georgia) is very
" evident, and I have the satisfaction to acquaint you that Sir
" Henry Clinton is so sensible of it, that in consequence of his
'g requisition, accoutrements for 300 horse are sent out to Georgia
u by a ship that sails with the vessel that carries this dispatch " —
So that I hope it will soon be in your Excellency's power to take
care of us — and I am still clearly of opinion that 150 to 200 horse
will have a better effect in the Province than 600 foot — But Sir
there will now be a grand difficulty in getting horses — for I fear
there are none to be got anywhere near town — and people will not
venture to go far back — in fact Sir, all the horses, boats & waggons
that could be found or got at were pressed and taken when your
Excelly moved into Carolina — and when General Paterson went there
was another sweep made and every brute that could scarce walk
was carried away, but everything in my power shall be done to the
utmost — And when your Excellency may be pleased to embody a
party of horse for the service of this Province, I hope every gentle-
man, met, will exert to assist in getting horses for them.
When your Excellency was here I gave you a few hints with
respect to my ideas — and I am still of the same opinion, and much
wish it had been possible to have sent a party into the back country
to have gone down towards Charles Town. And the more I think
of it, the more I am confirmed in my opinion, that your Excellency
would have found it of infinite sendee towards the reduction of
that Province — I shall be very happy to give your Excellency any
intelligence in my power — and have the honor to be, with perfect
esteem, Sir yr Excellency's most obed' serv1.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 262. 3 pages.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, April 7. Savannah. — Acknowledges two letters of 24th ult.
The rebels are gone off after carrying away several negroes and
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burning the rice and barns, and as the inhabitants are apprehensive
of another visit has it in view to form a corps of cavalry composed
of MaGirt's people and to employ himself. Has received £12,000
from the contractors for payment of troops under his command
but as he has none here but the Hessians, if some of the receipts
for pay of 71st regt. were sent he would make a charge against
them and apply what he has to other purposes.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 263. 2 pages.
Gov. Bernardo de Galvez to Maj. Gen. John Campbell.
1780, April 9.
Translated copy. Vol. 13, No. 128. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton 13 Mav.
Also in the Public Kecord Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 413.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, April 12. Savannah. — Encloses extract of a letter sent by
express from Mobile to the Indian Commissary to persuade a number
to repair to Pensacola to assist in repelling the Spaniards. Recom-
mends Lieut. Law late of the 60th regt. who has been obliged to
sell his commission to pay his debts and to whom he has given a
warrant to raise a company in Brown's corps. A second party of
rebel cavalry has been in the neighbourhood ; in consequence
another corps has been stationed between the Ogechee and the
Savannah. If his Excellency will order some receipts to be sent
such as have been given for payment to the troops he will appro-
priate the £12,000 (sent for that purpose) to defray expenses for
new works and payment of forage money for 1779. P.S. — Forwards
copy of a letter from Capt Campbell to Major Glasier.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 264. 2 pages.
[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to Gov. Patrick Tonyn.
1780, April 14.
Draft. Vol. 17, No. 101. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 249, fo. 627.
Samuel Jarvis to Major General Jas. Robertson, Gov. and
Commander in chief of New York.
1780, April 15. New York —Petition similar to those previously
submitted see 14 February and at the end of February. Asks
continuance of provisions and to be allowed quarters if consistent.
Followed by certificates of Jeremiah Learning and others.
Original. Vol. 52, Nos. 53 and 54. 3 pages.
Frederick Mackenzie, Dep. Adj. Gen., to Colonel Morris.
1780, April 15. New York. — Orders. Weekly lists to be sent
of numbers of men, women, and children that receive rations, also
those absent, so as to prevent abuse and fraud.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 195. 1 page.
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Randolph Drake, refugee.
1780, April 15. — Certificate as to loyalty and respectability,
signed by Cortland Skinner, Brig. Genl.
Original. Vol 29, No. 109. 1 page.
Gov. Sir James Wright to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, April 15. Savannah in Georgia. — Refers him to the letter
of the 6th inst. Since then has conversed with Mr. Gridston of
Augusta whose information he thinks is trustworthy. If Capt.
Barrow of the 60th purchases the majority in that regiment, recom-
mends his son Lieut. Wright of the 64th to succeed to the vacant
company in the 60th.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 265. 2 pages.
Capt. N. Philips, Adj. Gen., to Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1780, April 16. Head Quarters, Charles Town Neck. — Acknow-
ledges receipt of letter of 31st March inclosing contingent a/cs.
Sends warrants for courts martial and Deputy Judge Advocate.
(Sent by Capt. Herbert, sloop " Wier.")
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 266. 1 page.
Barbara Miller to Gov. James Robertson.
1780, April 17. New York. — Petition — son and son in law
hanged, husband dragged nine miles — obliged to leave Livingstone
Manor — husband dead — 3 children. Prays her case be considered.
Accompanied by a certificate of Mr. Smith, Chief Justice of New
York, 14 May 1779, and by another from Rev. Bernard Michael
Houseal 10 April 1780. At the foot of the petition is a memorandum
by Aid de camp Murray that rations be continued, 17 August 1780.
Original. Vol. 29, Nos. 6 and 5. 3 pages.
Dorcas Brown to Major General James Robertson.
1780, April 19. New York. — Petition similar to that of February
1779. Begs to be favoured with receiving rations as she has done
for some months past. Three certificates are annexed.
Original. Vol. 25, Nos. 282 and 283. 2 pages.
Anthony Andrew.
1780, April 20. St. Augustine, East Florida.— A/c with Gov.
Tonyn. £8. Receipted.
Original. Vol. 20, No. 88. 1 page.
G. Robinson.
1780, April 20. St. Augustine, East Florida.— A/c with Gov.
Tonyn for hire of schooner Whirlygig conveying military stores.
£32 5s. Receipted.
Original. Vol. 20, No. 86. 1 page.
Both these ac/s enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir H. Clinton 7
June [17]80.
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Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Gov. Bernardo de Galvez.
1780, April 20. Head Quarters, Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 127. 7 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton 13 May.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 417.
Governor Sir James Wright to Lt. Gov. John Graham.
1780, April 20. Savannah. — They are again pestered with
plundering parties of rebels. All John Fox's (?) negroes reported
taken and the negro houses burnt. The same who burnt his own
barns are said to be coming down again to burn destroy and lay
waste the whole country. " The grand objects are negroes and to
destroy all our provisions, and pray what is to hinder them ? My
opinion is still the same that nothing can save this Province, but
a post at Augusta and a strong corps of horse. I understood
General Prevost last night that he would send immediate orders
to McGirt to collect what men he can and come over Ogechee River
and he has consented that I give authority to Capt. Ferguson (who
you may remember offered to raise a party of horse about a
month ago) to raise what men he can without delay." Does not
write to Sir Henry Clinton as his time and thoughts are otherwise
employed. Respects to Lord Cornwallis.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 267. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, April 21. Whitehall.— No. 60.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 1. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 87 ; copies
144, fo. 101 ; 285, fo. 135 ; 432, fo. 84 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Enclosure : —
George Leonard, late of Boston, New England, to Lord
George Germain.
Memorial. Enumerating the ten ships he had been instru-
mental in fitting out and the services they had performed.
Adds for consideration a " Proposal for reviving the Association
of the Loyalists in North America and making that respectable
Body essentially useful to the Public service.'"
^Printed copy. Vol. 17, No. 2. 7 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, Home Office, Admiralty, 187,
No. 143/
Maj. Gen. William Phillips to Lieut. Col. Marsh.
1780, April 22. New York. — In answer to letter of the previous
day states that Sir Guy Carleton in Canada signified in his public
orders in the campaign of 1776 that all officers upon short pay were
to be paid their full pay. There are officers of the Convention
troops in this predicament and the difference of pay is charged in
the half yearly contingent bills. Cannot say if Sir Guy gave this
order at his own particular instance or authority or by his Majesty's
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commands. If he did it from motives of generosity it has been, he
would imagine, approved of by the King.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 203. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, April 22. Savannah. — Forwards dispatches received from
Pensacola. Suspects the enemy's next attempt will be against St.
Augustine. Reminds him of the unprotected state of that garrison
of which the Spaniards are well apprised through some of their own
nation and the disaffected Minorcans residing there. Transmitted
to Gov. Dalling and the Commander in Chief of H.M. squadron on
that station (Jamaica) the declaration made by the captain of the
packet that brought the dispatches from Pensacola. As soon as
the captain is refitted he will proceed to that Island.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 268. 1 page.
Stores.
1780, April 24. — Return of Camp necessaries shipd on board the
" William & Elizabeth " for the British Troops on the coast of the
Atlantic. Consisting of tents, drum cases, powder bags, hatchets,
kettles, canteens, haversacks, camp colours, scythes, picket ropes
etc. etc.
Original. Vol. 20, No. 114. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton 2 May 1780.
Isaac Alyee, Alyea or Aljea, refugee.
1780, April 26. New York. — Certificate signed by Thomas Out-
water and four others that the bearer an inhabitant of Warwick in
Orange County has one son in the service and had lost one, was
imprisoned and lost all. He is indigent and prays some support.
On the back is another certificate by Wm. Bayard 1 May.
Original. Vol. 29. No. 84. 2 pages.
James Campbell, Major of Brigade, to Alexander Cameron.
1780, April 27. Head Quarters, Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 111. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 284, fo. 431.
Mary Shackerly to Gov. James Robertson.
1780, April 27. New York. — Petition, that as a widow with five
children she fled from the Jerseys and has tried to support herself by
keeping a school. Obtained an allowance of provisions but is now
informed a new order for that purpose is required. Certified by
Gov. Franklin.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 91. 1 page.
John Smith to Captain Wm. Spry, command8 engineer at Halifax.
1780, April 28. New York.— Receipt of letters of 28th and 31st
January. Those for the commander in chief were forwarded to
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him in S. Carolina. Cannot therefore send the final warrants
desired but as Gen. McLean has been told to call for his (Spry's)
accounts presumes he will grant a warrant for the balance. Has
paid his bill for $12,000 tho' it was not regular for him to draw on
the commander in chief when there is a paymaster on the spot.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 131. 1 page.
John Falconer & Co.
1780. April 4, 16, 30. — A/c with Alexander Cameron. Recom-
mended as just and receipted. (Indian goods.)
Original. Vol. 16, No. 16. 1 page.
Margaret Brush to Gov. James Robertson.
1780, April. New York. — Petition. Is widow of Crean Brush.
Has been indulged with quarters and the privilege of drawing
rations ; is informed it is necessary to make application anew.
Her estate is in the hands of the rebels ; would engage to repay
any allowance.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 206. 1 page.
Mary Donnelly to Governor Robertson.
1780, April. — Petition representing that they were obliged to
leave an excellent living ; that her husband went as captain of
marines on board a privateer and the vessel has been lost in a storm
and that for three days she had nothing but a morsel of dry bread
and a lump of ice. Asks some provision. Marked : — " Ordered by
Maj. Gen. Robertson."
Original. Vol. 52, No. 55. 2 pages.
Colonel Beverley Robinson to Colonel Roger Morris.
1780, May 1. — Recommends Mrs. Elizabeth Vallean to be con-
tinued on the provision list.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 168. 1 page.
(Maj. Gen.) Wm. Dalrymple to [ ].
1780, May 2. Head Quarters. — It is the pleasure of the Com-
mander in Chief that every article of the Quarter Master General's
Department with him be kept in perfect order for immediate and
active service. To consider the service as sudden, important and
not provincial, as it is impossible to say where the scene of operations
may fall. To stand prepared.
P.S. — To communicate these contents to Genl. Robertson if
judged proper.
Copy. Vol. 34, No. 137. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 2. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 113. 1 page.
Enclosing Return of camp necessaries shipped on the " William
& Elizabeth " 24 April 1780.
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Catherine Reading to Colonel Morris.
Memorial. That she was an inhabitant of Monmouth County
where she always lived " jenteely " ; with five small children came
to New York ; has been allowed rations ; is told she must show cause
why she could not subsist without them ; her husband lost his sloop
and is not in business to maintain his family ; the children have had
to be " enoculated " and there is much sickness amongst them.
Certified by Gov. Franklin, New York, 2 May 1780.
Vol. 52. No. 58. 1 page.
Governor Pat. Tonyn to General Sir Henry Clinton.
[17]80, May 2. St. Augustine. — Embarrassment in Indian affairs
through the death of Mr. Stuart. A commissary necessarily ap-
pointed to manage for the Creeks who resorted to this place in large
numbers. Upon Mr. Shaw's removal to Savannah Lt. Col. Moore
was fixed in that office and confirmed by Colonel Brown. Con-
siderable expenses ensued and Mr. Brown the Superintendent re-
presenting his funds two narrow to liquidate these, apprehends
his Excellency will give directions that Colonel Moore be reim-
bursed.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 112. 2 pages.
Two copies in Vol. 30, Nos. 141 and 189, 3 pages each, enclosed by
Gov. Tonyn to Sir Guy Carleton 13 November 1782.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 3. War Office. — Sends list of promotions in 1st and
3d Foot Guards.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 108. 1 page.
Enclosure : — List of Promotions.
Vol. 20, No. 109. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 3. Whitehall.— No. 61.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 111. 6 pages. Extract 20, No. 107, 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 125 ;
copy 432, fo. 87 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 3. Whitehall.— Secret.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 110. 2 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 121 ; 685,
fo. 175 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Owen O'Connor, ensign 16th.
1780, May 3. Pensacola. — Affidavit of the loss of his baggage in
the sloop " Katherine " taken before E. R. Wegg, Atty. Gen. W. F
Signed letter. Vol 13, No. 126. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton 13 May 1780.
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Elizabeth Travis, refugee.
1780, May 3. New York. — Certificate signed by Caleb Frost and
five others that her husband was a loyal subject ; that she has six
children with her and nothing to subsist them on. Attested by
Fredk. Philips 8 May.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 160. 1 page.
Peter Edwards, CI. of Public Accounts.
1780, May 4. St. Augustine. — A/c of sundry expenses incurred
for the freight of ammunition and ordnance stores from Fort
St. Marks to the " Loyalist " and " Keppel " without St. Augustine
Bar and for repairs to the " Nancy " &c. £116 5s.
Original. Vol. 20, No. 89. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir H. Clinton 7 June.
Copy, enclosed by Governor Tonyn to Sir Guy Carleton 13 Novem-
ber 1782, is in Vol. 30, No. 144 ; a third is also in Vol. 30, No. 197.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 4. Whitehall.— No. 62.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 106. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 135 ;
copy 432, fo. 97 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Henry Goldthwaite & John Calef.
1780, May 4. Fort George. — Agreement that Henry Gold-
thwaite should act as overseer and commissary to the inhabitants
of the county of Lincoln during Calef s absence. Certified true copy*
Vol. 25, No. 50. 2 pages.
Lt. Gen. Knyphausen to Gen. Haldimand.
1780, May 4. New York.
Copies. Vol. 11, Nos. 110, 111, 113. 2 pages each. Cipher ,
No. 112. Copy, Vol. 18, No. 20.
Signed cipher in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 133 ;
copies 21807, fos. 131 and 132.
Johannes Ackerman to Gov. Wm. Franklin.
1780, May 5. New York. — Petition that relief heretofore granted
may be continued. Has lost his all and has a large family to support.
Recommended to Col. Morris by Gov. Franklin, Lt. Col. Van Buskirk
and Capt. Earl.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 145. 1 page.
Elizabeth & Jemima Brower to Major General James
Robertson.
1780, May 6. New York. — Memorial showing that they are
widows and have young children to support and were obliged to
fly for protection to this city from Bergen. Certified by Gov.
Franklin and Lt. Col. Van Buskirk.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 112. 2 pages.
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James Page, Serjeant 51st.
1780, May 7. Pensacola. — Account for wine to Ingones (sic).
Certificate by Alexander Cameron and Receipt. Marked No. 29.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 139. 2 pages.
Alliche Butson to Lt. General James Robertson.
1780, May 8. New York. — Memorial. Her husband having
joined Burgoyne's army his property was confiscated and herself
and children sent within the lines without anything to subsist upon.
Asks rations. Certified by Jeremiah Learning, Missionary.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 211. 2 pages.
Pat. Ferguson [Major 71st regt.].
Receipts (two) for amount received of Col. Innes, dated 12 April
1780, and of Robt. McCulloh 8 May 1780.
Copy. Vol. 32, No. 98. 1 page.
Annexed to Warrant to pay Saml. Ryerse 30 Nov. 1782.
John Marshall, Surgeon to the Hospital, to Brig. Genl. Francis
McLean.
1780, May 8. Halifax. — Memorial. Praying six months' allow-
ance due as surgeon and purveyor.
Original. Vol. 21, No. 228. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Genl. McLean to Sir H. Clinton 31 Oct.
William Murry or Murray, refugee.
N.D. — Memorial. His loyalty and persecution. Has two sons
in Col. Fanning's corps. Has a wife and five small children and has
lost the use of one of his arms. Asks rations. Certified by Captain
Chapman and Quarter Master Thomas of the King's American
Regiment, and accompanied by another certificate dated Jamaica,
Long Island, 8 May 1780, signed by Major James Grant and Capt.
Robert Gray of the same regiment.
Original. Vol. 29, Nos. 131 and 132. About 3 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord Amherst.
1780, May 9. Camp before Charlestown. — Acknowledging receipt
of letters of 27 July, 23 Sept., 18 Novr. and 17 Deer, with enclosures.
Will attend to contents.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 148. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1780, May 9. Camp before Charles Town.— No. 85.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 86. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1. 137, fo. 107 ;
copy 307, fo. 341
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Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1780, May 9. Camp before Charlestown. —
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 144. 1 page.
Enclosing : — List of Promotions 11 March.
Inventory of property lost by Capt. Cunningham
4 Feb.
Memorial of Edward Cooper 6 February.
Claim of Edward Cooper 12 March .
Original in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
James O'Brien, refugee, to Governor Robertson.
N.D. — Petition, setting forth his expulsion from Newark, New
Jersey, in 1779 ; that rations were supplied by his Majesty's bounty
until he obtained employment in the Department of Peter Paumier
Deputy Commissary General ; that the whole department being dis-
charged he is out of employment and begs rations to support his
family. This is accompanied by a certificate from I. Browne and
Isaac Ogden dated New York 9 May 1780.
Original. Vol. 29, Nos. 62 and 61. 2 pages.
Malcom Morison to Governor James Robinson [Robertson].
1780, May 10. New York. — Petition. Was Justice of the Peace
for Dutchess County ; was thrown into prison ; escaped to this city ;
his estate sold and person proscribed. His wife and children are
now here ; he cannot get bread for them. Begs rations. Certified
by Col. Bev. Robinson. Referred to Col. Morris by Thos. Murray,
aide-de-camp. Marked: — "Ordered by Maj. Gen. Robertson."
Original. Vol. 29, No. 164. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 10. Savannah. — Expects ere this Charles Town has
been reduced and as this is the period fixed for his departure to
England he applies for the transport " Greyhound " at present in
this harbour.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 270. 2 pages.
Governor Sir James Wright to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 10. Savannah in Georgia. — Thanks for approving of
Genl. Prevost' s raising a corps of horse and allowing the militia
pay and subsistence while on actual service. Sees that it will be
difficult to get proper officers to command whose loyalty can be
depended on, likewise that it will be difficult to get horses. If his
son may add a troop of horse to his foot, there will be trustworthy
officers and the gentlemen will assist in furnishing horses. P.S. — Has
received information of the capture of the Crown galley with saddles
and accoutrements on board and that she was afterwards retaken
by a Bermuda privateer.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 269. 1 page.
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Colonel Beverley Robinson to Colonel Roger Morris.
1780, May 11. New York. — Recommending the bearer Sylvenus
Waterbury for rations for himself and family.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 299. 1 page.
Mary Sp angler to Governor Jas. Robertson.
1780, May 11.— Memorial. That her husband George Spangler
was imprisoned after the British left Philadelphia, loaded with
irons, then condemned and hanged; that her goods were sold at
public auction and herself and three children and an aged mother
left with nothing. Certified by Samuel Shoemaker 12 May, and
ration ordered by a note from Thos. Murray, aid-de-camp, addressed
to the Hon. Col. Morris.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 3. 2 pages.
James Agnew, refugee.
1780, May 12. — Certificate signed by William Duncan, Chaplain,
by Captain Agnew, John Heffernan and others, to the good repute
of James Agnew a storekeeper at Portsmouth, Virginia, his persecu-
tion, loss of money and present necessity through a paralytic
disorder. Recommending him for continuance of rations.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 189. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Brigadier General Francis
McLean.
1780, May 12. Charles Town.— Receipt of letters of 25 and 26
January. Charlestown surrendered this day upon proper terms.
7,000 effectives made prisoners of war and all the shipping,
artillery, ordnance stores etc. have fallen into his hands. Hopes
the rest of the Province will soon be reduced. Requests an account
of monies issued to the commissaries in the district under his com-
mand in accordance with directions of the Treasury. Desires he
will assist Maj. Gen. Robertson by sending coal from the mines on
Spanish River. If reinforcements are necessary for the defence of
Halifax he is to withdraw some of the outposts. Marked : — " Sent
to Sir Andrew Hammond by Serjt. Pascow of the 23rd Grenadiers
at one o'clock the 13th May."
Two copies. Vol. 21, Nos. 127 and 128. 3 pages each.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 12. War Office.— Col. O'Hara of the Coldstream
Guards appointed to command the detachment of Foot Guards
vice Genl. Mathew who returns to Europe. He is also appointed
to serve as Brigadier in North America from 30th of last month.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 104. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 13. Head Quarters Pensacola. — Contrary to expecta-
tions, Pensacola remains still unattacked. Accounts for this by the
fact that the enemy's fleet finding that Don Galvez was not here stood
to the westward and was, it is supposed, deceived by the appearance
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of two sloops of war with merchant and transport vessels from
Jamaica all of which it is said were taken for frigates and sloops of
war. The Spaniards give out they have 7,000 land troops, but pri-
vate intelligence reduces this to 4,000. The delay may also have been
intended to weary out a large body of Indians assembled here for
its protection and who cannot be confined long to any one place.
Their numbers are daily diminishing and they have positively fixed
their departure at the end of five or six days. In default of presents
they carry off horses and black cattle. On the 11th ult. a proposal
was received from Don Galvez for the neutrality of the Indians.
Copy of that and answer enclosed. By Capt. Addenbrooke's
arrival from Jamaica received duplicate of letter of 12 August
with accompanying papers. Neither original nor orders referred
to have arrived. Thanks for his attention to this post as appears
by letters to Gov. Dalling and to Admirals Byron and Sir Peter
Parker, but only provisions have been received. Observes that he
has not answered directly the prayer of Lt. Col. Stiell and Dickson
and Capt. Johnstone. The Regiment of Waldeck think themselves
particularly aggrieved in being detached to so disagreeable a part
of the world, with dear provisions, and harassed in erecting works
and without bat and forage money. As he counts on a favourable
answer to his application begs that a state of the allowance be sent
from the Quarter Master General's Office. Having despaired of
receiving an answer to his letter of 10 February 1779 took upon
himself the junction of the Pennsylvania and Maryland Loyalists.
Will wait further answer before replacing them on their former
footing. Their conjoined number at present is only 267 rank and
file. Trusts his providing clothing for the Provincials will be
approved as none has been received from New York. The pay of
Capt. Barbur, commissary general for Pensacola, does not pass
through his hands ; cannot therefore stop allowance for a deputy.
Is sorry to learn his disapprobation of the appointment of a pay-
master. It is not trifling ; the yearly accounts will not fall short of
£36,000 ; thinks Major Campbell not only capable but worthy of
confidence and justly merited 10/- a day. Lt. O'Connor of the
37th has leave to go to Savannah. Recommends him for compensa-
tion for baggage lost two years ago. Recommends Lt. Hugh
Mackay Gordon of the 16th and Lt. Heldring of the 3rd Regt.
Waldeck. 15 May. — Yesterday arrived the " Mentor " man of war,
Capt. Deans, from Jamaica, lately purchased by Sir Peter Parker,
formerly the " Who's Afraid " privateer. Marked : — " Received by
Lt. Gordon the 1st August 1780."
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 129. 16 pages.
Enclosing Gov. de Galvez to Maj. Gen. Campbell 9 April 1780.
Maj. Gen. Campbell to Gov. de Galvez 20 April 1780.
Affidavit by Owen O'Connor 3 May 1780.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1780, May 13. Charles Town.— No. 87.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 87. 1 page.
Signed letters in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo.
295 ; 631, fo. 51 ; copy 307, fo. 347.
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Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1780, May 13. Charles Town, South Carolina Head Quarters. —
No. 88.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 88. 10 pages.
Signed letters in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137,
fo. 363 ; 631, fos. 64 and 95 ; copy 307, fo. 348 ; printed in the
London Gazette Extraordinary 15 June.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to the Secretary at War and Adjutant
General.
1780, May 13. Charlestown South Carolina. — Monthly returns
lost in the " Swan." Duplicates preparing.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 149. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1780, May 13. Charlestown. — Receipt of various letters with
enclosures. Received a much needed supply of oats from the
" Richmond's " convoy which touched at Tybee on their way to
New York. In answer to letter of 17th November begs him to
assure the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury that he
will conduct the expenditure with all possible frugality. Their
commands signified by Sir Grey Cooper shall be obeyed as soon as
the accounts can be collected. Transmits copy of a requisition
for £400,000 ; requests £300,000 be sent in specie.
Two copies. Vol. 20, No. 102, and Vol. 33, No. 101. 2 pages and
1 page respectively.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 13. Whitehall.— To exchange Lt. Hanbury Williams
of the 17th Foot.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 103. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 100.
James Amoss.
1780, May 15. Pensacola. — A/c with Alex Cameron for coffee.
Receipted same day.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 168. 1 page.
Thomas Gibson.
1780, May 15. — Certificate by Edmund Fanning, Col., King's
American Regiment, that Thos. Gibson was recommended by Capt.
Sir Hyde Parker and obtained a lieutenancy in his regiment ; that
he was killed and left a widow with five children.
Autograph and signed. Vol. 31, No. 193. 1 page.
Henry Lownsbury.
1780, May 15. New York.— Certificate signed by Wm. Seton,
Tertullus Dickinson, Caleb Frost, John Wallace and Peter Hugge-
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ford. That the bearer is loyal and deserving of support being with
his wife old and infirm.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 175. 1 page.
John White.
1780, May 15. Pensacola. — A/c for coffin and burial of a Chactaw
chief. 22 dollars. Certified by Ferq. Bethune and Alexander
Cameron. Receipted Pensacola 30 June.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 138. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 18. Pensacola. — Private. — Dear Sir, By my publick
despatches of this date to your Excellency, you will plainly perceive
the disagreeable situation we are in here at present. The monthly
returns of the forces under my command are transmitted you by this
opportunity. I sincerely hope I shall prevail with your Excellency
to order such a reinforcement as you may judge proper for our
relief as soon as possible, — at the same time give me leave to
assure you, that every exertion in my power shall be used in defend-
ing our works on Gage Hill, to the last extremity, against any force
that Don Galvez can bring to attack us. — It only grieves me I have
not sufficient strength to act offensively, I therefore earnestly beg
and entreat your Excellency will be pleased to reinforce me with
such troops as shall enable me to retaliate, which will afford me real
pleasure & satisfaction, and more than probable may be the means
of gaining honour & glory to His Majestys arms in this quarter of
the continent. Otherwise permit me to solicit your Excellency for
permission to join the army, rather than remain here, with such
troops as compose my pitifull command, without the least chance
of serving with credit to myself or with honour and advantage to
my royal master, — pestered with innumerable difficultys, and a
multiplicity of perplexing business — you may therefore conceive my
feelings in my present situation, which I humbly submit to your
serious consideration.
That you may keep your health at all times be fortunate in success
is the ardent wish of, dear sir, your very faithfull & most obedient
servant.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 130. 3 pages.
Mrs. Katharine B aisle y.
1780, May 18. New York.— Certificate by Col. Bev. Robinson
that the bearer is a refugee from Cortlands Manor, has sons and
sons-in-law in various provincial regiments and three small children
with her. Recommends her as deserving rations.
Autograph and signed. Vol. 31, No. 212. 1 page.
John Falconer & Co.
1780, May 18. — Account for sundry goods delivered to Lt. Hugh
Mackay Gordon, per order of General Campbell. £10 3s. 2Jd.
Receipted.
Original. Vol. 16, No. 17. 1 page.
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Charlestown.
Six papers as follow : —
No. 1. — Proposal from the army touching division of the spoil.
Not dated, supposed 17 May.
No. 2. — Answer and counter proposal of the navy.
No. 3. — Note from the representatives of the navy to the field
officers of the army &c. dated " Richmond "19 May. Signed by
Capts. Barklay, Evans and Orde.
No. 4. — Letter from Col. Westerhagen and four other officers re-
presenting the army, to the captains, dated Charlestown 19 May.
No. 5. — Reply of the captains. 30 May.
No. 6. — Report from Col. Westerhagen and the other officers to
Sir Henry Clinton 20 May.
Copies. Vol. 7, Nos. 90 to 95.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lt. Col. Alured Clarke 17th Regt.
1780, May 20. Head Quarters, Charlestown Neck. — Instructions
to take command in Georgia as Prevost resigns.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 25. 3 pages.
Copy in the Cornwallis MSS.
Sir Henry Clinton to Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost.
1780, May 20. Head Quarters, Charlestown. — The Capitulation
on the 12th inst. ; transmits a printed copy of the proceedings.
Can no longer withhold permission to return to Europe. To resign
the command to Lieut. Col. Clarke who is sent to Savannah for that
purpose. To give various papers and accounts to Clarke ; desires
a copy of the latter. Col. Clarke will receive the balance of the
public money. Boats to be employed in bringing the regt. of
Trumbach to Charlestown by inland navigation. Requests him to
give leave to Dr. Roberts and Town Adjutant Cooper to come to
Charlestown. Requires account of prisoners between Prevost and
D'Estaing, in order to settle an exchange of the French taken at
Charlestown ; begs it may be transmitted, also that with Genl.
Lincoln.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 272. 3 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Gov. Sir James Wright.
1780, May 20. Charlestown, S. Carolina. — Receipt of letters of
6th and 15th ult. Congratulates him on security given to Georgia
by the fate of this place. Did intend to have marched a considerable
force to Augusta but difficulties and delays prevented. Wishes
however Col. Brown with a detachment may be sent towards the
frontier as expeditiously as possible.
Copy. Vol. 15, No 271. 1 page.
C. Nesbitt, Aid-de-Camp, to Col. Roger Morris.
1780, May 20. — Gen. Mathew thinks the bearer Mrs. McCree a
deserving object and wishes her rations may be continued.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 272. 1 page.
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Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Maj. Pat. Ferguson.
1780, May 22. Charles Town. Head Quarters.— Appointment as
inspector of militia raised and as Major Commandant of the 1st
Battalion of Militia so raised. Followed bv instructions.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 24. 6 pages.
Copy in the Cornwallis MSS.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton. Proclamation.
1780, May 22. South Carolina.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 127. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 607 ;
631, fos. 138 and 142 ; CornwaUis MSS.
Charity Concklin, refugee.
1780, May 22. New York. — Certificate signed by James Lamb,
Theodorus Snedeker and John Armstrong as to her loyalty and
need, and at foot a testimony to the above signers by Chief Justice
Wm. Smith.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 217. 1 page.
Edgartown, Mass. Bay, to Beriah Norton.
1780, May 22. Edgartown. — Authority to receive compensation
for stock etc. delivered to Genl. Grey by the inhabitants in 1778.
Original. Vol. 28, No. 72. 2 pages.
Daniel Tuttle, refugee.
1780, May 22. New York.— Certificate signed by Edmund
Fanning, Col., King's American Regiment, that Daniel Tuttle had
to leave Connecticut for his " attachedness " to Government ; that
he has a wife and four children and having no trade desires to
have his rations continued. Also signed by Gov. Franklin.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 253. 1 page.
Bermuda.
Amount of disbursements on H. M. Service at Bermuda by Lieut-
Hugh Stuart, R. Garrison Battalion, acting engineer, since 23 May
1780, as per different vouchers which accompany [not now].
Approved by Geo. Bruere. £364 3s. 3d.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 99. 2 pages.
Elizabeth Fraser.
1780, May 24. New York.— Certificate addressed to Col. Morris
from Jon. Green or Greint, Normand Tolmie (Tolmy or Toloney)
and Dond. McLean. That she is in distress for the necessaries of
life and was obliged by the severe treatment she received to leave
Albany.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 201. 1 page.
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David Owens.
1780' May 25! A/c for pay in issuing provisions to Indians.
To Alex Cameron, with certificate by Cameron and receipt.
Marked " No. 23."
Original. Vol. 13, No. 145. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. Augustine Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 25. Savannah.— In obedience to command informs
him that he granted his warrant to Mr. Paumier the Commissary
General for the sum of £5000 bearing date 10th of last February
which is all the public money advanced to that department.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 273. 1 page.
Andrew Cowie.
' May 26. Two accounts for breakfasts dinners and suppers
to various Indians (Pensacola). The second is addressed to Mr.
Thos. Graham.
Originals. Vol. 13, Nos. 149 and 151. 2 pages each.
General Sir Henry Clinton. Proclamation.
1780, May 27. Charles Town.— Notifying appointment of
Robert Wm. Powell and two others to take charge of unclaimed
slaves.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 135. 2 pages.
Governor Pat. Tonyn to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 27. St. Augustine. — Private. Hopes for success.
'; I cannot doubt of your Excellency's having heard that a desperate
faction did greatly disturb this province, who have exerted them-
selves in execrating every measure of Government, and in opposing
and censuring every step taken by me to distress the rebels, and
endeavoured by every infernal artifice to dash this province into
the same rebellious state with the other colonies. I happily
however in great measure broke this faction, although not entirely
extinguished. The principal leaders were Mr. Drayton the Chief
Justice, Mr. Penman, Doctor Turnbull, and Mr. Mann, and some
of our military were not blameless.
" Upon an invasion September 1776, General Prevost and L*
Colonel Fuser from that faction waited upon me ; they proposed to
bind this province in a neutrality with the rebels in Georgia. . . .
I treated it with detestation.
" Mr. Penman, who was a clerk to Peter Taylor in Germany,
has been invariably the first and most insolent in this opposition,
and chief gladiator to Drayton : I shall mention only one instance
which I think ought to preclude him from any office of trust or
emolument under Government. Upon another invasion in 1777,
of this province by the rebels, at one of their factious cabals on
Saint John's River he proposed to go in person with a flag of truce
from the inhabitants, and to enter into terms of capitulation by
which they were to pay a stipulated sum to the rebels. I take no
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notice of the repeated insults he means to offer me. . . . Even
to this period Penman, Turnbull and Man at their meetings and in
conversations reprobate the measures of Government adopted to
suppress the rebellion, thereby brooding mischief in the minds of
the people. — Drayton's suspension was confirmed by the King.
" I have presumed to acquaint you thus briefly, because I under-
stand these gentlemen have expectations of imployments in the
army departments, and from Mr. Penman's being appointed to
act as a commissary."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 99. 4 pages.
Gov. Pat. Tonyn to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 27. St. Augustine. — Since his letter the master of a
ship wrecked on the coast has arrived. Transmits substance of
what he reports. Two negroes have come in here and mention
being chased by a Spanish privateer. As no cruisers are on the
coast these privateers may do considerable hurt to the settlements.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 101. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Examination of Wm. Paul, master of the schooner " Maria "
wrecked on the coast 3 May. Intelligence of the expedition
sailed from Havannah against Pensacola.
Original. Vol. 20, No. 100. 4 pages.
Gov. Sir James Wright to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 27. Savannah. — Congratulations on the capture of
Charlestown. Is happy that steps are to be taken for the security
of this province. Will be pleased to give any advice or assistance
in his power to Colonel Clarke.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 274. 1 page.
Lt. Col. Alured Clarke to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, May 28. Savannah. — Arrived on 25th and delivered his
Excellency's letters to Maj. Gen. Prevost and Sir Jas. Wright who
had not made any provision of boats nor did he find any in the
public departments. The removal of the Trumbach 'regiment is
therefore deferred till further orders. This place totally divested of
every convenience necessary for transporting provisions with
Lt. Col. Brown's detachment which occasions a short delay. Lt.
Col. Brown proposes crossing the Savannah above Ebenezer and
going to Augusta by the road on the Carolina side of the river, assur-
ing that his progress will be equally quick and secure. Prevost's
departure has so fully occupied the gentlemen in the different
departments that the necessary enquiries into their situations
have not yet been made.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 275. 4 pages.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Major Gen. John Campbell.
1780, May 28. Head Quarters, Charlestown, S.C. — Acknow-
ledges various letters with copy of the capitulation of Fort Charlotte,
Mobile and other enclosures. Hopes Sir Peter Parker has sent
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assistance to Pensacola. This place capitulated on 12th inst. with
6,000 prisoners and a large depot of stores and artillery. Encloses
copy of capitulation and proclamation since issued. Cornwallis
will be left in command of this district. 5,000 men marched on an
expedition to the back country where a favourable disposition shows
itself.
Draft. Vol. 13, No. 112. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1780, May 28. Charlestown, Hd. Qrs. — Major Ferguson is
appointed inspector of militia and Major commandant of the first
battalion that shall be raised. Sends blank commissions for militia.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 23. 1 page.
Also in the Cornwallis MSS.
Sir Henry Clinton to Governor Patrick Tonyn.
1780, May 28. Head Quarters, Charlestown. — Acknowledges
letters of 17th and 18th ult. Thanks for his assistance. Will re-
place by the earliest opportunity the ordnance stores spared and as
far as possible other supplies. Has no power to send provisions
having but a scanty supply himself and 4,000 more mouths to feed.
Has ordered Captain Campbell of the corps of engineers to Charles-
town and has appointed Maj. Moncrief to superintend and inspect
the fortification in the Southern District. Will be happy to favour
his wishes with regard to Mr. Lovett. This place surrendered by
capitulation on the 12th by which 6,000 prisoners and a large depot
of stores and artillery are acquired. P.S. — Will leave in a few days
leaving Cornwallis in command.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 103. 2 pages.
Captain Wm. Spry to Brig. General Francis McLean.
1780, May 28. Halifax. — The leave of absence signified in the
Commander in Chief's letter of 25th Deer, is not the leave solicited
of his Excellency. The request was for six months in the fall of the
year, after the campaign was over, meaning to return in the spring.
Is concerned the application should have been misconstrued. Begs
to remain in his command as his reputation would suffer should he
leave now an attack is expected. Requests him to communicate
the purport of this letter to his Excellency and obtain six months
leave when the service will admit.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 170. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton 19 June.
John Antill, 1st Major New Jersey Volunteers, 2nd Batt., to
Colonel Roger Morris.
1780, May 29. New York. — Certifying that the bearer Ann
Galbraith is an object worthy of provision ; her husband, wounded
in the defence of the lighthouse at Sandy Hook, is since dead.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 205. 1 page.
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Lieut. Colonel Thomas Brown to General Sir Henry
Clinton.
1780, May 29. Savannah. — Mr. Moore, commissary and store-
keeper of Indian presents and provisions at St. Augustine, has laid
before him sundry accounts of expenses incurred by order of Gov.
Tonyn for subsistence and presents for visiting Indians, amounting
to £1,005 7s. 2d., which accounts not coming within his estimate he
cannot discharge without His Excellency's approval. These Indians
being accustomed to go frequently to St. Augustine it was im-
possible to wean them all at once, especially last winter when there
was almost a famine amongst the Lower Creeks, and the Governor
thought it more proper to incur expense to keep " our red allies in a
good temper than to send them back disgusted." Mr. Moore is
directed to wait and receive orders. Marked : — " Opened by Genl.
Paterson Command5 in Charles Town and referred to His Excelley
the Commander in Chief. G. Benson M.B. 17 June 1780."
Two copies. Vol. 30, Nos. 147 and 190. 3 pages and 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir G. Carleton 13-14 Nov. 1782.
Sir Henry Clinton to Governor Sir James Wright.
1780, May 29. — When at Savannah there were communicated to
him some regulations which had taken place in Georgia respecting
the appropriating of rebel property towards relieving and rewarding
" Friends of Government." As some such measures may become
necessary in this province asks a copy to be forwarded to his
assistant secretary Capt. Russell, who remains at Charles Town,
for the information of Lord Cornwallis who will have the command
there. P.S. — Thinks steps should be taken to prevent Friends of
Government coming hither from Georgia.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 277. 2 pages.
Indian Department.
1780, May 29. Pensacola. — A/c of the Indian Department,
Elias Durnford, for charge of beef to Donald McPherson commissary,
Ferq. Bethune, Wm. Mcintosh and W. McGee. Recommended by
Alex. Cameron. On back is certificate by Donald McPherson of
receipt and issue 30 June and by the others same date. Marked
"No. 9."
Vol. 13, No. 165. 2 pages.
Wacsaw.
1780, May 29. — Return of British and American casualties.
Copy. Vol. 19, Nos. 18 and 19. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Earl Cornwallis to Sir H. Clinton 2 June.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 627 ;
631, fos. 150 and 151, 155 and 156 ; printed in the London Gazette
Extraordinary 5 July.
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General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1780, May 30. Head Quarters, Charlestown, South Carolina. —
Submitting a list of promotions.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 150. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
Lieut. Gen. Knyphausen to Gen. Haldimand.
1780, May 30. New York.
Copies in cipher or translation. Vol. 11, Nos. 13, 114, 115, 116 ;
Vol. 18, No. 20.*
Also in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fos. 149 and 151.
Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton to Earl Cornwallis.
1780, May 30. Wacsaw.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 20. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 623 ;
631, fo. 149 ; 631, fo. 154 ; printed in the London Gazette Extra-
ordinary 5 July.
Treasury.
1779, November 18, 1780, May 12 & 30. Treasury Chambers.—
Minutes of Meetings as to Nicholas Ashton's claim for compensa-
tion for detention of a cargo of salt at New York.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 105. 2 pages.
mnn t i , Indians.
1779, July 1 .
1780, May si. General a/c of extraordinary expenses for Indians
in East Florida between these dates. Signed Philip Moore ;
certified exact, Council Chamber 4 May, David Yeats Dy. C.C.
True copy Peter Edwards 21 February 1783. James Hume C.J.
Two signed copies. Vol. 30, Nos. 195 and 145. 2 pages each.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir G. Carleton 13-14 Nov. 1782.
Mrs. Anna Thompson and Mrs. Lockwood, refugees.
1780, May 31 . Brooklyn.— Certificates signed F. Smith, Maj . Gen.,
that each is an object to whom provisions should be continued.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 259. 1 page.
Thomas Harley.
1780, May. London. — Account with the Treasury for articles
provided for use of the Army. £6,491 lis. 5d.
Original. Vol. 54. No. 89. 1 page.
1780, May. London. — Invoice for 5,000 suits of clothing, pro-
vided for the use of H.M. Provincial Troops in America agreeable
to their Lordship's order 13 February. From T. Harley' s clothing
stores. The Kegiments named are the Queen's Rangers, Lord
Rawdon's Volunteers of Ireland, the New York Volunteers. Also
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for a set of Royal Provincial clothing marked on the button with
a crown and the letters R.P.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 96. 1
1780, May. London. — Another invoice for clothing provided by
order of their Lordships 28 March. This and the foregoing marked
"No. 6."
Original. Vol. 54, No. 97. 1 page.
Colonel Beverley Robinson to Colonel Roger Morris.
1780, May. New York. — Recommending the bearer, Mrs.
Elizabeth Ward, and her child to receive rations. Her husband is
out on particular business for government. Marked " Ordered By
General Robertson till her Husband returns."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 207. 1 page.
[General Sir Henry Clinton.]
N.D. [Supposed about May 1780]. — Answers to Queries and
Memorandums relative to the command in Carolina and
Memorandum in addition by H. Clinton (23 lines) which begins : —
" Your Lordship will be pleased to grant assistance to suffering
Loyalists." The first question is whether East Florida is included ;
the others relate to money, provisions, blank warrants for courts
martial, regulation about negroes, and department of captures.
The Memorandum in addition contains further instructions to his
lordship [Cornwallis] to give assistance to Loyalists ; to settle with
Col. Tarleton for horses ; no exchange of prisoners to take place
till there are some tokens that the rebels have adopted a more
liberal system, etc.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 22. 3 pages.
[General Sir Henry Clinton.]
N.D. [Supposed about May 1780]. — Memorandums respecting
the contingent and subsistence a/cs of the troops in Georgia for
the information of the officer commanding the province, with form
of account for military contingencies. Begins : — " 1. The Com-
manding officer of the troops in Georgia will account finally with
the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury for all the
monies he received from the commander in chief, but it is proper
that he should notwithstanding remit a copy of his account of
contingencies and subsistence to the commander in chief."
Draft. Vol. 19, No. 26. 3 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1780, June 1. Head Quarters, Charlestown. — Instructions in
taking over the command. (These are printed in full in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy I., 215, edited by B. F. Stevens.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 21. 7 pages.
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Maj. Gen. Alex. Leslie and others to Gen. Sir Henry
Clinton.
1780, June 1. Charlestown. — Report of the general and field
officers respecting captured property.
Copy. Vol. 50, No. 333. 1 page.
Copy in the Cornwallis MSS.
Lachlane McGillivray.
1780, June 1.— A/c for provisions to Indians. Certified by
Alexander Cameron. Receipted, June, 1780.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 136. 2 pages.
Governor Sir James Wright to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 1. — Savannah. — " In November last I took the liberty
to inform Lord George Germain that during the siege it was thought
necessary and for his Majesty's service, that my barn, rice machine,
overseer's house, and other buildings on my plantation, adjoining
the town common, should be pulled down, and that they were so,
and the materials used for making platforms, &c, &c, and I men-
tioned that I conceived I had reasonable claim on Government
to have satisfaction or a recompence for the same, to which his
Lordship, in a letter to me of the 19th of January last, writes that
" the damages the King's loyal subjects have sustained by the
execution of measures judged necessary to be taken by the King's
troops for the defence of the province, appears to deserve considera-
tion, and I should think the officer who caused the injury to be
done ought to appreciate the damage, and report it to the Com-
mander-in-Chief, who, if he thinks it a proper military contingency,
has it in his power to make compensation to the sufferers, and this
course I should recommend to be followed by all who have had the
misfortune of sustaining losses in that way."
" I therefore have the honor to enclose your Excellency Major
Moncrief's certificate, and the valuation of my buildings by three
gentl" of character here, who were well acquainted with them, and
competent judges of such matters.
" I hope to be favoured with your Excellency's answer, and that
you will be of opinion that it is a proper military charge or contin-
gency, and that you will be pleased to admit my claim."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 278. 2 pages.
Enclosing certificate and valuation as mentioned, see 2 February.
Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 2. Cambden.
Copy. , Vol. 19, No. 17. 1 page.
Enclosing Casualties at Wacsaw, 29 May.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 619 ;
631, fos. 1-48 and 153 ; printed in the London Gazette Extraordinary,
5 July.
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General Washington to Lieut. General Knyphausen.
1780, June 2. Head Quarters, Morris Town. — " I beg leave to
acquaint your Excellency that Congress have been pleased to
empower me, by a late resolution, to authorise an agent or com-
missary of prisoners to be appointed on your part, to reside in
these States, with powers similar to those which may be granted
to and permitted to be exercised by a like officer appointed by us,
to reside within your lines. As this is a business very interesting
to humanity — and particularly so to the prisoners in our respective
possessions — it is with great pleasure I make the communication,
and it will rest entirely with you to place the matter on the most
liberal footing. Your Excellency has only to inform me that such
an agent will be allowed on our part to reside with you, and of
the powers he will be permitted to exercise, and you will be at
liberty to appoint one to reside with us, at any place except Phila-
delphia, with the same privileges. I know that difficulties have
attended the overtures which have been made heretofore to effect
this humane purpose, but I trust they will no longer exist, as the
proposition is founded in equality, and must be mutually interesting
to both parties.
" If the proposition I make is agreed to, and on which I request
your Excellency will favor me with an early answer, Mr. Lewis
Pintard will immediately return to New York as our agent. If it
is not, your Excellency will be pleased to permit Mrs. Pintard and
the rest of Mr. Pintard's family to come out, as he does not incline to
return unless it is in a public character.
" Should Mr. Pintard be allowed to return as our agent, it is
proposed that he shall take with him several sets of exchange, with
a view of negociating them for the benefit of our officers who are
prisoners. I should hope that this measure will not be objected to,
as it is usual in like cases, and as the indulgence has been permitted
by us. I shall be obliged by your Excellency's answer also on this
subject."
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 2. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Genl. Washington to Sir H. Clinton, 5 July.
John White.
1780, June 2. Mobille River. — Receipt for his pay and rations,
25 January to 31 May last, as wages. Received of Mr. James
Colbert.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 154. Slip of paper.
Governor Sir James Wright to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 2. Savannah. — Refers to previous applications relative
to establishing a corps of horse for the protection of the province.
Received Mr. Graham's letter of 29 April acquainting him, by his
Excellency's directions, that upon making application to General
Prevost, whatever number of horse should be deemed necessary for
that service would be embodied and paid if they could be raised
in the province and by proper persons. Wrote to Gen. Prevost,
who answers that he had directed Col. Brown to prepare officers
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and men to be in readiness to mount two troops whenever proper
appointments should arrive, and thus, he believes, that matter rests.
Mr. Graham also wrote that there was no objection to employing
parties of militia as a temporary service, and as they were persons
generally who had suffered by the rebellion they should be paid
and subsisted while on actual service. In consequence of this
has embodied three small parties of about 24 each. The first party
consisted of people from St. George's parish who had been driven
in from their settlements. As soon as they heard a part of the
army was going into the country they asked to be discharged and
return home. Their pay amounts to £35 16s. ljd., which he has
paid out of his own pocket. Asks directions thereon. Desires
protection of a ship of war.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 279. 3 pages.
James Amoss.
1780, June 3. Pensacola. — Receipt for tobacco. Marked " No. 5."
Original. Vol. 13, No. 169. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton.
N. D. [About 1780, June 3.] — Memoranda for the Com-
mandant of Charlestown and Earl Cornwallis, under the different
headings of negroes, captures, police, and militia. Followed by
report of the general and field officers, — Leslie, Paterson, etc., of
1 June, recommending the putting of captured property under the
care of responsible persons, and by copy of Clinton's appointment
to Maj. MoncriefT, Gratton, etc., of 3 June, as trustees for same.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 11. 5 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1780, June 3. Charlestown, Head Quarters. — No. 58. Has
ordered receipts for cattle to be called in, examined and confirmed.
Payment to be ordered only for such as are thus certified.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 15. 1 page.
Copy in the Cornwallis MSS.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1780, June 3. Charles Town. — " What does your Lordship
think of sending a small expedition to Cape Fear River ? Can
Balfour's Corps be spared for it, do you want them with you ?
This as you please. I shall be sailed long before I can receive your
answer. But Gen. Paterson and Capt. Henry will have prepared it.
Success attend you."
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 14. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1780, June 3. Charlestown. — Lieut. Smollet Campbell of the
71st Regt., has received permission to go to England to recover a
wound. Has £22 advanced for his passage.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 151. 1 page.
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General Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. Gratton, R. H. Powell
and Wm. Greenwood.
1780, June 3. Head Quarters, Charles Town. — Appointment as
trustees of captured property.
Signed letter. Vol. 50, No. 332. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Wm. Newton, Assistant Deputy
Paymaster General.
1780, June 3. Charlestown. — Authorizing him to issue to Brig.
Gen. Paterson, on his warrants, such sums of money as he may
want for subsistence of regiments in garrison and extraordinary
expenses. These warrants not to be considered final unless the
command devolves on Paterson before Lord Comwallis shall have
taken up and cancelled the said warrants and issued his own in
their stead.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 12. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1780, June 3. Charles Town, South Carolina. — Separate.
Questions of division of spoil at Charlestown referred to his Majesty.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 89. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 13 ;
copy 308, fo. 26.
Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. Gen. James Paterson.
1780, June 3. Head Quarters, Charlestown. — " If you think
Captain Henry will give the ships necessary, be so good as to seal
and send the inclosed to Earl Cornwallis. P.S. — A frigate and two
gallies will, I think, do best ; he must be the judge."
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 13. 1 page.
Governor Sir James Wright to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 3. Savannah. — Your Excellencie's letter of the 29th
of May I had the honor to receive just now, & have sent a copy of
the Secretary of State's letter to me relative to the appropriation
of Rebel property to Capt. Russell as you desire. [See this under
9 July, 1779.] And it makes me very happy to hear that your
Excellency has the greatest reason to believe that every inhabitant
from Pedee to Savanah are in the interest of Government, & ready
to take up arms in its support.
It has always been clearly my opinion that the greatest part of
the inhabitants have all along wished to return to their allegiance,
but were over awed and prevented. And I have told Col. Clark,
since he came here, that I should be exceedingly disappointed if
great numbers did not come over, and think themselves happy in
having an opportunity so to do. And on this great event I most
sincerely congratulate your Excellency.
With respect to the friends of Government now here, & who
are going to Charles Town, I have not heard of any but merchants
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& people who have business to transact there, but if others are going
I conceive that I have not any right, nor is it in my power to restrain
or prevent the King's loyal subjects who have committed no offence
from going to Charles Town or elsewhere.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 281. 2 pages.
Charlestown.
N. D. Handbill dispersed after the reduction of Charlestown.
Printed. Vol. 15, No. 123.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 603 ;
631, fos. 139 and 143. Also in the London Gazette, 8 July.
Mrs. Stilwell, refugee.
1780, June 5. New York. — Certificate by Gov. Franklin, of New
Jersey, that Mrs. Stilwell and four children, residents of New
Brunswick, had to take refuge here from persecution. She intended
to go to Jamaica, and after embarking the ship was cast away, and,
losing her property, she is reduced to great distress. Recommends
her for rations.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 190. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 6. Whitehall. — Capt. Lyman's request to be complied
with.
Copy. Vol. 50, No. 220. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 143;
copy 432, fo. 107 ; copy in Sackville MSS. (all dated 7 June).
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 7. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 96. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 105 ;
Sackville MSS., &c, &c.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 7. Whitehall.
Two copies. Vol. 20, Nos. 97 and 98. 1 page each.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 155 ;
copy 432, fo. 100 ; State Papers, Domestic, George III. 99 ; and
the Sackville MSS.
Enclosure : —
Proposals for raising a regiment of Dragoons m North
America. [By Brigadier General Timothy Ruggles.]
Two copies. Vol. 20, Nos. 97* and 98*. 4 pages each.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 159 ;
432, fo. 101 ; State Papers, Domestic, George III. 99 ; Sackville
MSS.
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Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 7. War Office. — To enforce his orders with the
regiments for the payment of the stoppage of 4d. a day for every
soldier during his stay in general hospital. Recommends the
method pursued in the last war, and now in Canada, that the stop-
pages from the men whilst in the hospital be deducted out of their
subsistence by the Deputy Pay Master, and paid every muster to
the Purveyor of the General Hospital. Dr. Nooth's pay to be
included in future in the warrants for payment of other hospital
officers.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 91. 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 7. War Office.— Capt. Anketele of the 57th Regt.,
having sent in his resignation, is permitted to remain at home
until his commission is disposed of.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 92. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 7. War Office. — Permission for Capt. Geo. Beauclerk,
of the Foot Guards, to return to Gt. Britain for his private affairs
at the end of the campaign if the service permit.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 93. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 7. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 94. 1 page.
Enclosure :—List of promotions.
Copy. Vol. 20, Nos. 94* & 95. 2 pages.
Gov. Pat. Tonyn to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 7. St. Augustine. — Congratulations on surrender of
Charlestown. Express sent after Mr. Bonapan with his last letter
to his Excellency. Encloses expenses of shipping the ordnance
stores sent for the service of the siege, with vouchers. Mentions
Mr. John Martin, recommended to his Excellency for employment,
as deserving attention. Wishes him prosperity and health.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 90. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
A/cs of Anthony Andrew and G. Robinson, see 20 April.
A/c of Peter Edwards, see 4 May.
A/c of James Smith for freight of 1,000 shot from Fort
St. Marks to the " Loyalist," and for repairs of the damage
done to the schooner " Nancy," employed in getting the ordnance
brig off the beach. Receipted.
Original. Vol. 20, No. 87. 1 page.
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Beriah Norton.
1780, June 8. Tisbury. — Appointment as attorney, signed Jas.
Athearn, S. Cottle and Abijah Athearn, selectmen of Tisbury.
(Accompanies accounts, see September, 1778.)
Vol. 28, No. 140. 1 page.
Beriah Norton.
1780, June 8. — Authority by the inhabitants of Chilmark, Martha's
Vineyard to receive any sums of money as compensation on their
behalf.
Original. Vol. 37, No. 6. 2 pages.
Elizabeth Babcock, refugee.
Petition. Recounts services of her husband in enlisting loyalists.
Desires provision for herself and two of her children. Certified by
John Stout, Daniel Bessonett and by Governor Franklin. New
York, 12 June, 1780.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 87. 2 pages.
Ann Billenton, refugee.
1780, June 13. New York. — Certificate signed I. Browne,
Chaplain, New York Volunteers ; John Hicks, assistant surgeon,
General Hospital ; and Lewis Greenfield, that she was divested of
everything she possessed at Newark, New Jersey ; that she is old
and infirm, and deserving of rations being continued.
Original. Vol. 29. No. 85. 1 page.
Hannah Tomlinson to Major General James Patterson.
1780, June 13. New York. — Petition recounting services of
herself and husband in aiding and assisting British prisoners to
escape. Desires some acknowledgment. On the back is a list of
the names of soldiers in various regiments assisted in that way.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 173. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Major Mackenzie to Major Murray, 10 Dec, 1782.
Alexander Cameron to James Campbell.
1780, June 14. Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 107. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 284, fo. 447.
Peter Ackerman to Governor William Franklin.
1780, June 15. New York. — Memorial praying continuance of
relief. Has been sick and unable to do any business. Counter-
signed by several persons and recommended to Col. Morris by Gov.
Franklin.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 208. 1 page.
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Colonel Beverley Robinson to [Col. Roger Morris].
1780, June 16. New York. — As Ward and Harding is (sic)
returned and are again employed, has Gen. Robertson's permission
that their families are to be continued on the provision list.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 189. 1 page.
James Campbell, Major of Brigade, to Alexander Cameron.
1780, June 18. Hd. Quarters, Pensacola.
Two copies. Vol. 13, No. 108, and Vol. 16, No. 22. 3 pages each.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. T. 284, fo. 451.
Lieut. Colonel Jos. Goreham to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 18. Halifax. — " Sir, — I obtained permission from
Brigadier Gen. M'Lean to leave Fort Cumberland in December
last, but the severe weather setting in could not march for some
weeks, and after 14 days on snow shoes I arrived here, the 20th of
February last, after being at that remote outpost for near four
years, that part of the province being now reduced to an entire
state of tranquility, and the inhabitants of all ranks behaving
with the utmost circumspection & industry. The post is left with
a captain's command only.
Soon after my arrival I delivered in to Brigadier Gen. M'Lean the
enclosed copy of crimes I had to exhibit against Major Batt of my
regiment, on which a Court Martial was ordered, & sat for several
days, but thro' the interposition of the General and others a plan
of accommodation was formed, and the whole at length submitted
to the decision of a select number of the members of that Court,
whose final award has been publicly read & concessions made
accordingly. As it appears there has been the most virulent,
unjust and groundless representations against me, designing to
prejudice my character in the highest degree, some of which perhaps
may have reached Head Quarters, if they should I flatter myself
no ill impression may take place with your Excellency against me.
I have now been from England about five years, the principal
part of my time at an outpost where it has not been in my power
to recruit. Other regiments, who have had opportunities & indul-
gences, have been put on the establishment ; younger Lieut. Colonels
in the army I see acting as Brigadier Generals. When I first came
out I was in expectation and could wish to have served with the
Commander in Chief, where I presume from my particular know-
ledge of great part of the continent I should have been able to
render myself serviceable in general, and in particular by raising
a number of good men. Brig. Gen. M'Lean has some time since
communicated a design of forming a junction of the young regiments
in this district, which, if executed, will compleat about two batta-
lions, and thereby entitle the officers to a certain rank & half pay.
I look upon this plan as an exceeding generous offer from Government,
& very advantageous to most of the officers, but the arrangement
is still deferred."
Does not mention these as complaints. Asks leave to proceed to
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Head Quarters to settle his accounts and other affairs. Has already
Brig. Gen. McLean's assent.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 174. 4 pages.
Enclosure : —
Complaint against Maj. Thomas Bait. Signed by Lt. Col.
Jos. Goreham.
Vol. 21, No. 175. 1 page.
Mary Guinter or Gunter to Governor James Robertson.
1780, June 19. New York. — Memorial. That she was driven
from home with loss of her all. Her husband is become a cripple
in his Majesty's service, and incapable of supporting his family.
Begs continuance of support. Recommended by Gov. Franklin.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 76. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 19. Head Quarters, Halifax. — Received letter of
12th May. Congratulates him on taking Charlestown. Has given
orders for account to be made out of the issues of money to the
Commissary's department here from 20 Nov., 1770, to 15 February
last. Promises to assist Gen. Robinson [Robertson] to provide fuel
for New York. From his first hearing of a French fleet intending
to sail for North America has put this place, as well as he could, in
posture of defence. Want of cash. Has to pay five per cent. Receipt
of letter of 24th Dec. by Capt. D'Aubant. Informed Capt. Spry of
what related to him, and received the enclosed answer. Wishes
further orders about this affair. Transmits proceedings of two
general courts martial. Requests more warrants for holding such
courts. In order not to detain the " Robust," he will send accounts
by next ship. Marked " received p. the Robuste, the 4th July, 1780."
Signed letter. Vol. 53, No. 16. 2 pages.
Enclosing Capt. Spry to Brig. Gen. McLean, 28 May, 1780.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 19. Halifax. — Submits the enclosed memorial from
the Deputy Quarter Master General, as he is unable to grant it
without orders.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 167. 1 page.
Enclosing Wm. Handfield's memorial to Brig. Gen. McLean,
25 Feb.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 19. Halifax. — In consequence of orders of 24 Decem-
ber, 1779, has made the different arrangement of the provincial
corps. Returns will be sent by the next opportunity. Detention
of the 15 invalids of Royal Artillery until determination of French
fleet is known. The enclosed [not here] memorial from Lt. Col.
Bayard, of the King's Orange Rangers, was presented to him, but
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could not postpone his Excellency's orders respecting that corps.
P.S. — Lt. Col. Rogers, lately arrived from Canada, is imprisoned
for a considerable sum, about £600. Is afraid his corps will not
be completed.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 169. 2 pages.
Captain Spry to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 19. Halifax. — Refers to letters on the subject of
his leave of absence. Requests his Excellency will reconsider his
application and grant him the six months solicited. Also that he
will signify to McLean that Capt. D'Aubant shall take charge of
the department during his absence only, as he intends to return
early in the spring.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 171. 2 pages.
Enclosing Capt. Spry to Sir H. Clinton, 6 Sep., 1779.
William Marshall.
1780, June 21. Pensacola. — A/c for fresh beef supplied in May.
Certified 21 June by D. McPherson as received and issued. Recom-
mended by Alex. Cameron. Receipted 30 June.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 166. 2 pages.
Arthur Neil.
1780, June 21. Pensacola. — A/c for fresh beef supplied in May.
Certified, delivered to Indians, Pensacola, 21 June, Donald
McPherson, commissary. Receipted 26th June.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 163. 1 page.
G. Benson, Major of Brigade, to Abner Nash.
1780, June 22. Head Quarters, Charles Town
Copy. Vol. 41, No. 30. 1 page.
Enclosed by Robt. R. Livingston to Sir G. Carleton, 12 May, 1783.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 147, fo. 660 ; and
593, fo. 221.
Robert McCulloh to Abner Nash.
1780, June 24. Charlestown. Superintendent General's Office.
Copy. Vol. 41, No. 28. 1 page.
Enclosed by Robt. R. Livingston to Sir G. Carleton, 12 May, 1783.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 147, fo. 658 ; and
593, fo. 220.
Indians.
1780, June 24. St. John's River. — Speech of the Deputies from
the Otawas, Hurons, Algonquins, Mountaineers, Abenakies and
Canabas Indians of Canada to the Malcete, Passamaquoddie and
Mickmack Indians of Nova Scotia at a meeting on this date.
Vol. 21, No. 183. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Michael Franklin to Sir H. Clinton, 21 Aug.
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Robert Porter.
1780, June 25. Pensacola. — A/c to Wm. McKinnon for wharfage
between 25 June, 1779, and 24 June, 1780. Dollars, 35.6.
Receipted, Pensacola, 25 June, 1780. Marked " No. 2."
Vol. 13, No. 66. 1 page.
Elias Durnford.
1780, June 27. Pensacola. — A/c for fresh beef on 12 May.
Certified, delivered to Indians, Donald McPherson. On back,
recommended by Cameron, and a receipt 30 June.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 164. 2 pages.
Navy Board to John Robinson.
1780, June 27. — Requiring, in order to comply with requisitions
for the speedy dispatch of provisions, that the transports be returned
without delay.
Extract. Vol. 20, No. 67. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 29 July.
Also in the Cornwallis MSS.
Joseph Robinson to friends on the frontiers of South Carolina.
1780, June 27. Charles Town. — Thanking them for their services,
and congratulating them on the prospect of a re-establishment of
civil government.
Two copies. Vol. 26, Nos. 40 and 47. 3 pages each.
Enclosed by William Ellis to Sir H. Clinton, 7 March, 1782.
Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1780, June 28. Head Quarters, New York. — His arrival here
the 17 th inst. The reduction of Chariest own was followed by
the submission of most of the inhabitants of South Carolina, trom
Pedee to Savanah, as far back as Camden. " At Wacsaw, forty
miles beyond that town, a detachment of Lord Cornwallis's Army,
under Lieut. Col Tarleton, of the British Legion, after a pursuit
of 105 miles in 54 hours, had the good fortune to overtake the
debris of the rebel force under Colonel Buford, and, upon their
refusing to accept the terms given to the garrison of Charlestown,
put to the sword about 250, and took 50 prisoners, two brass six
pounders, two royals, three stand of colours, and 28 waggons loaded
with arms, clothing & baggage, fell into our hands by this important
blow, which I have every reason to natter myself will be succeeded
by the most happy & extensive consequences. I have left Lord
Cornwallis in the command of the Southern District." The Duke
of Argyle having transmitted resignation of Capt. Alex. Campbell,
his commission is to be sold ; desires Col. Campbell will recommend
the succession. Promotion of Lt. Duncanson and Mr. Finucane
will take place ; also exchange between Lt. Murdock McLean and
Lt. Adjt. Wellwood. Men to be sent to New York to level the
flank companies to strength of the battalion companies. Returns
memorial of Lt. Campbell and Lt. Fraser, as to lost baggage, etc.
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Encloses extract of a letter from the War Office on the subject
of such losses. Bat and forage money to be granted to the troops
at Halifax and Penobscot. Corps under his command to receive
200 days' bat and forage money for this year. The Barrack Master
sends to Halifax the camp equipage and clothing of the barrack
regiments under his (McLean's) command.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 129. 4 pages.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 28. Halifax. — Sends duplicates of dispatches of
19th inst. Quotes letter from Gen. Haldimand accusing Lt. Col.
Rogers of disgracing the service. Will not now interfere about his
enlargement until he receives instructions. Agrees with Haldimand
that Rogers will find it almost impossible to complete his corps.
Canada tranquil ; Col. V. Borck preparing to embark from the
Island of St. John with his detachment for Quebec. The last
advices from Penobscot bring nothing new, and affairs in this
province are perfectly quiet.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 173. 3 pages.
John Smith to Lieut. Colonel Clerk, B.M.G.
1780, June 28. Secretary's Office, New York.— Circular. " The
Commander in Chief, having taken notice of .the very large sums
which have been lately expended in the Barrack Department, and
which his Excellency observes are every quarter encreasing to an
alarming amount, has directed me to request that you will be pleased
to state to me, for his information, the occasion of so great an
expence, and the reasons why the disbursements for that service
are larger now than they were formerly."
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 175. 1 page.
Major General Dalrymple to John Smith, Secretary.
1780, June 29. New York. — Informing him there is no increase
of expense in his Department [Quarter Master General's] except that
arising from the additional troops occasionally assembled here. To
this must be added the value of stores sent on the Southern
expedition, and presents for Indians, materials for building and
repairing batteaux, gun boats, whale boats, the fitting up berths
in transports and horse vessels, building of huts on New York,
Long and Staten Islands. The utmost economy has been observed.
Will try to furnish further information should his Excellencv wish it.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 176. 2 pages.
Jos. Loring, commissary of prisoners, to John Smith.
1780, June 29. New York. — Conceives the purport of circular
letter of 28th inst. could not extend to him as the expenses in his
department have rather decreased than otherwise. It has been his
constant study to be as frugal as possible.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 180. 1 page.
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Alex. Mercer, Commanding Engineer, to John Smith.
1780, June 29. New York. — Explaining that the works carried
on in the Engineer Department under his direction are on a much
larger scale and much better than anything hitherto done for the
defence of this place and its dependencies. They have required
the constant labour of a number of artificers, and the purchase of
lumber, plank, materials, intrenching and other tools. The prices
of materials are advanced " many hundreds per cent." The
retailers of this town sell common boards at the rate of £100 the
thousand feet. Wages are advanced. The general payment of
working parties is attended with a very great additional expense ;
submits whether it would not be better to put a stop to it.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 177. 2 pages.
H. Rooke, Dep. Inspector Gen. of Provincial Forces, to Capt. Smith.
1780, June 29. Inspector General's Office, New York. — Does
not know of any increase of expense in the Inspector General's
Department. The clothing purchased for the provincial forces was
absolutely required, and attention paid to get it at the lowest rate.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 179. 1 page.
Alexander Cameron to Maj. Gen. John Campbell.
1780, June 30. Hd. Quarters. [Pensacola.]
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 110. 4 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 284, fo. 459.
Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, June 30. Charlestown. — (Printed in the Clinton- Cornwallis
Controversy I., 221.)
Duplicate autograph signed letter. Vol. 54, No. 29. 9 pages.
Extracts in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 213;
and in the Sackville MSS.
Gordon, Crowder & Biddulph.
1780, June 30. — Statement of cash.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 184a. Few lines only.
R. Lawson (Bridge Master) to Captain Smith.
1780, June 30. New York. — In answer to circular letter, he
means to wait on Capt. Smith with his accounts. When he took
charge of the Department very considerable sums were owing to
tradesmen ; since then expenses in general are lower than formerly.
When the Department was ordered for the Southern Expedition,
thought it necessary to be supplied with all that could be expected
either for floating or standing bridges. Did then engage a number
of carpenters for the expedition, which he did not imagine could
have lasted more than three months. The disasters at sea he
could not forsee. However, but for these carpenters, none of the
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stores could have been saved when the ship sank. They assisted
all the different departments, and were a considerable saving to
Government. Many were discharged after the siege, and the depart-
ment is now low^er than it has been for three years.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 178. 2 pages.
Prisoners.
A/c for fuel and candles issued to prisoners in the garrison of
New York from 1 April, 1777, to 30 June, 1780. Signed J. Page,
Barrack Master.
Vol. 31, No. 4. 1 page.
Captain Spry.
To 1780, June 30. Halifax. — A/c current with Government,
£23,600 05. lid. (Compare that dated 29 July.)
Vol. 21, No. 244. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. General McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 2 Nov.
A/cs. from Pensacola, West Florida.
Alexander Cameron, Superintendent of Indian Affairs on the
side of the Mississippi. — A/c of extra expenses by order of Maj.
Gen. Campbell, commanding H. M. forces in West Florida. For
provisions to support war parties of Indians employed for the
defence of Mobile ; for rewards and maintenance of war parties
for the defence of Pensacola ; for pay of supernumerary officers, for
conducting and leading above parties, and for sundry other unavoid-
able contingent expenses from 1 April to 30 June, 1780. Examined
and certified. Receipted Pensacola, 30 June.
Original. Vol. 16, No. 18. 3 pages.
Memorandum by Ferqr. Bethune of the services of John Collins,
as an express carrying news of Mobile invested. Certified by
Alex. Cameron. Marked " No. 35."
Original. Vol. 13, No. 132. 2 pages.
Joseph Cornel. A/c for pay as conductor and interpreter, &c,
of the Tallyusue Indians, £82 14s. 0d., from March 12 to 30 June,
1780. Certified by Alexander Cameron, and approved by Maj.
Gen. Campbell.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 150. 1 page.
Robert Dews. A/c for working ships up the Escambia, employ-
ing negroes, etc. Certified by Alexander Cameron, and receipted
Pensacola, 30 June, 1780. Marked "No. 37."
Original. Vol. 13, No. 133. 1 page.
Jno. Falconer & Co. In account with the estate of Jno. Mcintosh
for corn and a bullock to the Chactaw Indians. With certificates
by Bethune and Cameron. Receipted Pensacola, 30 June, 1780.
Marked " No. 34."
Original. Vol. 13, No. 134. 1 page.
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D. Hodge. A/c for fresh beef, including receipt for steers, March,
April and May. Certified by Cameron. Receipted Pensacola, 30
June, 1780.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 162. 1 page.
David Holms & Co. A/c to Alex. Cameron for ferry ages of
Indians across the bay, etc. With certificate by Cameron
Receipted Pensacola, 30 June, 1780.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 144. 2 pages.
Michael Jackson. A/c for pay as captain or leader of Indians
from 1 April to 30 June, 1780. With certificate and receipt.
Marked "No. 21."
Original. Vol. 13, No. 146. 1 page.
Francis Lewis. A/c for hire of schooner, 25-28 April. With
certificate by Cameron. Received, 30 June, 1780. Marked " No. 20."
Original. Vol. 13, No. 148. 1 page.
Alex. McGillivray. A/c of expenses at a meeting of the Upper
Creeks, for presents, travelling expenses, etc, £172 15s. I0d., Mch.
12 to 31 May. Examined by Cameron. Receipted Pensacola,
30 June, 1780. Marked " No. 14."
Original. Vol. 13, No. 160. 2 pages.
Donald McPherson. A/c of disbursements as commissary of
Indian provisions, 1 April to 19 June, 1780. Certified by Cameron.
Receipted Pensacola, 30 June.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 147, 1 page.
Alex. Moore. A/c for fresh beef, May 10 and 19. Certified
delivered to Indians by Donald McPherson, commissary. Recom-
mended by Cameron. Receipted 30 June, 1780. Marked " No. 13."
Original. Vol. 13, No. 161. 1 page.
John Murray. A/c for ferrages (?) and service with Indian
scouting parties in April and May. Certified by Cameron
Received, Pensacola, 30 June, 1780. Marked " No. 25."
Original. Vol. 13, No. 143. 2 pages.
Lewis Perkins. A/c for provisions to Indians in April, May and
June. Certified by Cameron. Received, Pensacola, 30 June, 1780.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 142. 2 pages.
James Peterkin. A/c for salary for issuing provisions to a party
of Indians at the River Escambia and attending the stores there,
20 April to 30 June, 1780. Certified by Alexander Cameron.
Receipted 30 June.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 131. 1 page.
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Patrick Strachan. A/c for bullocks and Indian corn for Indians.
Certified, Pensacola, 30 June, 1780, by Donald McPlierson. Recom-
mended by Cameron.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 167. 1 page.
Leonard Wisrier. A/c for mending guns, April to June, 1780.
Certified by Cameron. Receipted Pensacola, 30 June.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 137. 3 pages.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to [Alexander Cameron].
1780, July 1. Hd. Quarters, Pensacola.
Extract. Vol. 13, No. 109. 2 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 284, fo. 455.
Sir Henry Clinton to Major William Crosbie, 7th Foot.
1780, July 1. — Commission as Barrack Master General.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 8. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Major Wm. Crosbie.
1780, July 1. New York. — Instructions to take over the duties,
stores, etc., etc., of Lt. Col. Clarke, late B.M.G.
Two copies. Vol. 24, Nos. 2 and 4. 3 pages and 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 1. War Office. — In consequence of the King's com-
mand that the corps of the 16th Regt. shall be drafted, and officers
and men unfit for service sent home, no clothing will be sent for
them this year.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 155. 1 page.
Wm. McKinnon.
A/c to Alex. Cameron for landing and storing provisions and for
rent of stores. Certified by Cameron. Receipted Pensacola,
1 July, 1780.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 141. 2 pages.
Jonathan Mallet to Captain Smith.
1780, July 1. Purveyor's Office, New York. — Reasons for the
late increased expenses of the Hospital Department, namely, — the
unhealthy state of the army last fall which required three new
hospitals and medicines, stores and bedding to be purchased, the
latter caused by the ruinous condition of that sent from England —
the exorbitant increase of price of masons' and carpenters' work
and materials, and the extra supernumerary mates, servants, &c, —
and increased wages from the dearness of living.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 181. 2 pages.
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Patrick Maxwell.
A/c to Alex. Cameron for medicines for Indians, November, 1779,
April & May, 1780. Certified by Cameron. Receipted Pensacola,
1 July, 1780.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 140. 2 pages.
Governor Walter Patterson to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 1. Island of Saint John. — Congratulates him on
the conquest of Charlestown : thinks it will be attended with
glorious consequences : his strict discipline will restore the character
of the British troops " in that single point wherein alone it was
ever tarnished." Hopes he will restore peace to his own country
and happiness and freedom to deluded America.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 178. 2 pages.
Lord Rawdon to Maj. H. Rugely.
1780, July 1. Hd. Quarters. — (Intercepted.) Printed in Sparks's
Washington VII., 554.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 18. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Washington to Sir H. Clinton, 16 Oct.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 283.
Island of Saint John.
A calculation of the annual expense to Government of the six
companies stationed there, taken from monthly returns, dated
1 July, 1780.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 215. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 29 Oct.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
St. John (Pr. Edward Island) 4.
James Simpson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 1. Charlestown, S. Carolina. — Disappointment at
being unable to visit his Excellency before he left. Hopes his
voyage has been agreeable. Wishes him further success. Is
confirmed in his opinion that numbers of people here will support
the King's Government. Transmits copy of the voluntary Associa-
tion of the Orangeburg Militia, which, if generally followed, will
contribute to give stability to Government and peace to the country.
Must expect to be harassed with a plundering banditti for some
time. Necessity of rigorous measures against some men here.
" Nothing but the evidence of my senses would have convinced me
that one half of the distress I am a witness to could have been
produced in so short a time in so rich and nourishing a country as
Carolina was when I left it. Numbers of families, who, four years
ago, abounded in every convenience and luxury of life, are without
food to live on, clothes to cover them, or the means to purchase
either. It hath appeared to me the more extraordinary, because
until about 12 months ago it had not been exposed to any other
devastations of war except the captures made at sea. And as I
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knew there was a great deal of circulating specie, which disappeared
on the first emission of paper money, I concluded there were many
hoards which would now be produced, but I was mistaken, for
none of it was left. I shall most concisely make your Excellency
comprehend the causes which have produced this intolerable
distress by repeating the account Mr. Lowndes gave me of his
particular case, which may fairly be concluded to be amongst the
best, as from his experience and situation his estate was as likely
to be either preserved or improved as any in the province. ' For
several years before the troubles (says he) I annually made, at
least, 1,000 barrels of rice, worth £15,000 currency ; I had as much
money at interest as yielded £8,000 currency more. My houses in
town, exclusive of repairs & the one I inhabited, brought in £3,000,
so that my annual income was £26,000 currency, upwards of £3,700
sterling, which I was sure to have punctually paid. But upon an
average for the four last years my plantations have not produced
upwards of £250 sterling a year ; my houses have been taken from
me for public uses, and are gone so much to decay they are not
fit to be let, and my money at interest hath been paid into the
public Treasury; add to which I have from various causes lost
upwards of 80 of my best slaves, and as for the money which was
in the province, it hath occasionally been sent to Statia or the West
Indies, and the wretched and precarious returns it hath produced
have rather been a mockery of than a supply to our wants.' '
Return of Lord Cornwallis to Charlestown in good health. Every-
thing quiet to the southward. Trusts the quiet of this country
will not be upset by occurrences in Tryon County, N. Carolina.
The capitulation of Genl. Williamson bodes well. It will be expe-
dient to protect his property so as to secure his influence. Is
impatiently waiting news from all parts.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 10. 6 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 3. War Office.— Transmits a/c of £87 13s. to be
repaid Messrs. Ross & Gray, for advances to subsist a party of
Maryland and Pennsylvania loyalists under Lt. Inglis. Also copies
of two a/cs from the Lord Lieut, of Ireland of expenses incurred for
a party of the 2nd Battalion 84th Regt. and of the Orange Rangers
driven there by stress of weather. Has directed Messrs. Cox, Mair
and Cox, agent to the 84th, to repay this to Ireland. They are
to be reimbursed for what they advance for the Orange Rangers,
as these have no establishment nor fund in Great Britain ; the
remainder of a/cs to be charged against the 84th Regt.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 156. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 4. Whitehall.— No. 63.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 85. 6 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 553 ;
copies 432, fo. 123 ; and in the Sackville MSS. ; extracts in the Corn-
wallis MSS.
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Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 4. Whitehall. — Separate. Concerning provincial
rank.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 84. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 549;
copies 432, fo. 127 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 4. Whitehall.— Secret.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 83. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 561 ;
copies 685, fo. 176 ; and in the Sackville MSS. ; extract in Lans-
downe House MSS.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 4. War Office.— Receipt of letters of 9th and 13th
May, with half-yearly certificate of the General and Staff Officers
to end of 1779, and two lists of promotions, dated 15 Feb. and 9th
May. His Majesty approves the said promotions, and confirms
successions in the 71st Regt. specified in annexed paper.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 157. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Promotion List — approved.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 158. 1 page.
" Regard."
1780, July 4. New York. — Invoice of packages of clothing
shipped per the " Regard " for the 70th, 74th, and Col. McLean's
Corps at Halifax, from the Qr. Master General's Stores, that arrived
in the " Ceres " storeship. Signed John T. Cluett, Storekeeper.
Original. Vol. 4, No. 154. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, War Office, in Letters, Original
Correspondence 20.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1780, July 5. Head Quarters, Phillipsburgh. — Has received no
notification of alteration in the establishment of the corps under
his command. The states transmitted are made up as heretofore.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 152. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, in Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Brig. General McLean.
1780, July 5. Head Quarters, Philipsburg. — " As I find that the
King's Orange Rangers are much stronger now than when I had
the honour of sending you the plan for a new arrangement of the
Provincial Corps at Halifax, and that the Officers of that Regiment
have noG only been at a considerable expence, but have also exerted
themselves much to compleat it, I am to request that nothing
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further may be done in the matter of incorporating the Royal
Fencible Men and this Corps until you hear again from me." Major
Handfield to receive pay as Assistant Quarter Master General if he
has done the duties. Is unable to relieve his want of money.
" The Contractors' Agents here have paid ten p. cent, for every
shilling they have been able to collect for these last six months."
Capt. Spry may go to England next fall if he still wishes, and Capt.
D'Aubant will remain at Halifax until his return. Capt. Goreham
requests leave to come to New York at the end of the campaign ;
as he (McLean) has not noticed it in his letter must refer him back,
but has no objections if the Brigadier approves. P.S. — The French
armaments supposed destined for Canada. Arbuthnot will be
reinforced. Requests him to forward enclosed to Haldimand. To
prepare Major Small's battalion to be sent here at the close of the
campaign.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 130. 3 pages.
Lord George Germain to Colonel Brown.
1780, July 5. Whitehall. — Instructions. " The Simonolies being
so entirely dependant on Saint Augustine," their management is
left to the Governor of East Florida, who has an allowance in the
annual grant for defraying contingent expenses of Indians.
Copy. Vol. 47, No. 97. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig. Genl. McArthur to Sir G. Carleton, 19 May, 1783.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 5. Whitehall.— No. 64. (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy L, 229.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 81. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 137, fo. 567 ;
copies 432, fo. 136 ; and in the Sackville MSS. ; extracts in the
Cornwallis MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 5. Whitehall. — Private. Maj. Ferguson to be
dissuaded from quitting the army.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 82. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 1 ; copy
432, fo. 138.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 5. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 159. 1 page.
Enclosure : — List of Promotions.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 160. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. Benjamin Lincoln to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 5. Head Quarters. — " Sir, — Immediately on my
arrival in Philadelphia I addressed Congress on the subject of a
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general exchange of prisoners, and yesterday his Excellency General
Washington on the same head.
" I hope an exchange upon the ' footing of liberality and equality '
will never meet an impediment on either part — it is a measure I
have much at heart, and, untill executed, shall not fail to give it
every influence in my power. But, as digesting and fully settling
a plan will necessarily expend considerable time, I have again to
solicit that my exchange for an officer of like rank might be agreed
to by your Excellency, which, I am authorised by his Excellency
General Washington to assure you will be assented to by him. I
have the honor to be your Excellency's most obedt. hble servant "
Signed letter. VoL 15, No. 3. 2 pages.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 5. Head Quarters. — " Sir, — In your Excellency's
absence from New York, I had the honor, on the 2nd of June, to
address a letter to his Excellency General Knyphausen. The
final answer to the propositions it contained being referred to your
Excellency, and, as I have not been yet honoured with it, I iake
occasion to inclose you a copy of the letter, and request that you
will favour me with your determination on the several points to
which it extends."
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 4. 1 page.
Enclosing Genl. Washington to Lt. Genl. Knyphausen, 2 June,
1780.
[General Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.]
Cipher of a letter, no date nor names, but found by comparison
to be the same as one in the British Museum, Additl. MSS. 21807,
fos. 159 and 161, dated 6 July, 1780.
Vol. 11, No. 12. 1 page; decipher 11, No. 117 ; copy 18, No. 21.
Gen. Haldimand to Lt. Gen. Knyphausen.
1780, July 6. Quebec.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. 1/25. 2 pages.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 162.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 6. War Office. — Transmits letter from his predecessor,
Lord Barrington, to Sir Wm. Howe of 30 March, 1778, in which
he will see he is authorised to order payment of proper losses sus-
tained by officers, and which recommend the regulations observed
during the late war. Returns memorial and a/cs of losses sent in
letter of 9th May, that he may take them into his consideration.
Recommends economy in this business ; every Session of Parliament
complaints are made of the amount of the Army Extraordinaries,
and in casting an eye over the accounts herein many articles occur
which by no means fall under the regulations aforementioned.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 161. 2 pages.
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General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1780, July 7. New York. — Agreeable to request of 31st August
last, transmits copies of the invoice and bill of lading of clothing
shipped for troops at Halifax in the " Regard," which sailed this day.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 153. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 7. Whitehall.— No. 65. Concerning the Waldeck
troops in West Florida.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 80. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 5 ; copy
432, fo. 138 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
William Knox to [Gen. Sir Henry Clinton].
1780, July 7. Whitehall.— Clothing for Waldeck troops.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 79. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 140;
Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 8. Whitehall. — Circular. Sends the King's Speech.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 78. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 397, fo. 336.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 11. Quebec.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. 1/26. 2 pages.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 166.
Gen. Haldimand to Lt. Gen. Knyphausen.
1780, July 11. Quebec.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. 1/27. 2 pages.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 164.
Major General John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 12. Pensacola. — Sends proceedings of a court martial
held 19th ult. for trial of deserters. Remarks on the subject.
Another court martial required on two captains of the Pennsylvania
and Maryland Loyalists for disobedience. Sends these proceedings.
P.S. — 14th. Further desertions.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 21. 4 pages.
William Crosbie, Barrack Master General, to Lieut. Charles
Blundell, Barrack Master, Bermuda.
1780, July 12. New York. — Circular. Announcing his appoint-
ment as Barrack Master General, vice Col. Clerk, retired. Directs
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that correspondence be addressed to him in New York. To transmit
quarterly a/cs and regular vouchers ; also an exact state of barrack
bedding, furniture, candles, &c, with estimate of what is required.
Copy. Vol. 47, No. 245. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Wm. Crosbie to Maj. Mackenzie, 10 March, 1783.
Maj. Gen. William Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 12. Denyse's on Long Island. — " I have the honour
to report to your Excellency the arrival from Virginia of Mr.
Hoakesley, Waggon Master General, belonging to the Troops of
Convention ; this gentleman was exchanged during the meeting of
the Commissioners at Amboy.
" I inclose to you, Sir, the report made to me by Mr. Hoakesley
of the present situation of the Troops of Convention, which report is
confirmed by letters I have received from Brigadier Generals Specht
and Hamilton, with some small variation as to the number of days
wherein meat has not been delivered to the troops, and the addi-
tion of a failure of flour and meal for between thirty and forty days.
"It is my duty, Sir, most respectfully to represent to your
Excellency the very particular state of the Troops of Convention
under the reports made to me of their situation, not only as it
stands at present, but under the greatest apprehensions that their
distresses will considerably increase except some means are fallen
upon to supply the deficiencies in provisions for them, which has
occasionally been the case in Virginia, whether arising from want
of method, carelessness, ignorance or premeditated design I cannot
pretend to say :
" Such severities and hardships upon the Troops of Convention
will force them to disperse and desert, and in doing so quit the
abiding by the treaty of Saratoga, which the Americans, perhaps,
wish to have dissolved. By thus starving, as it were, the Troops
of Convention they, by that means, are driven to seek refuge in
the country or by deserting to become prisoners of war under the
supposition that, in detached and scattered parties, they may be
able to procure provisions, which seems to be denied them in a
collected body.
" I will not presume to offer anything more to your Excellency's
consideration than whether it may not be eligible to call upon
General Washington for some explanation upon so serious a matter,
wherein a difference of conduct betwixt the treatment of American
prisoners of war and the Troops of Convention will so evidently
appear.
I will not take up more of your Excellency's time than to
observe that the evil is of so severe a nature as to require immediate
redress, the weight of it growing daily heavier and will increase so
enormously towards the winter as to be scarcely equal to a remedy."
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 77. 3 pages.
Enclosure : —
Report respecting the present situation of the Troops of
Convention as communicated by Mr. Hoakesley, Waggon
Master General. That they suffer from scarcity of provisions.
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40 days meat said by Mr. Clarke to be due to them. Indian
meal at 12 ozs. to each man ; salt fish served out to them daily
till the chief surgeon remonstrated. Then the American com-
manding officer was induced to consent to two days in the week.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 76. 2 pages.
Lord Amherst to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 13. Whitehall. — Leave has been granted to Capt.
Barry, of the 52nd, to go to America as Depy. Adj. Genl. Rejoices
in his success at Charlestown.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 166. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lt. Gen. Earl Cornwallis.
1780, July 14. Head Quarters, Phillipsburgh. — His arrival here,
17th ult. Has taken a position on North River to give the troops a
rest. Desires him to send, as soon as possible, what troops can
be spared. Thinking he may spare 2,500 men, has kept back
baggage, &c, of that number, but if his Lordship thinks it necessary
to detain them will, of course, forward it. Has no reason to doubt
the intention of the enemy when the French fleet arrives to send
two very powerful expeditions against Canada. Washington has
not as yet been able to recruit to any great amount, but if the French
shew a force here cannot doubt of its influencing the whole continent.
Should they succeed in Canada, expects a great effort on this side.
Is under no apprehensions while we are superior at sea. Sends a
list of the force that came out with Adml. Graves. That of the
French is said to be no more than 7 ships of the line (6 of which are
of 64 guns) and only 5,000 troops of the first embarkation, but a
second is talked of to Chesapeak, which may frustrate our views.
" Indeed, without I am reinforced considerably I dare not go there
in force, & without I do nothing can be expected."
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 9. 3 pages.
Signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS.
The list annexed, of ships arrived at Sandy Hook, under the
command of Rear Adl. Graves, the 13th July, is as follows : — London,
90, Adml. Graves ; Resolution, 74, Sir C. Ogle ; Royal Oak, 74,
Capt. Burnett ; Bedford, 74, Capt. Affleck ; America, 64, Capt.
Samuel Thompson ; Prudent, 64, Capt. Buckner.
Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton,
1780, July 14. Charlestown. — (Printed in the Clinton- Cornwallis
Controversy L, 231.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 6. 8 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 221
Duke of Argyll to Lord George Germain.
1780, July 15. Inverary.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 72. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to [Sir H. Clinton], 22 July.
Autograph signed letter in the Public Record Office, State
Papers, Domestic, Geo. III., 19.
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Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lt. Gen. Earl Cornwallis.
1780, July 15. New York, Hd. Qrs. — Learns with satisfaction of
the submission of S. Carolina. Approves measures. The operations
in Chesapeak will now be limited to sending 1,000 into Elizabeth
River and securing an important post for his Lordship's measures.
Payment for cattle, &c.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 8. 3 pages.
Autograph signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lt. Gen. Earl Cornwallis.
1780, July 15. New York. — Sends proclamation.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 7. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS.
Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 15. Charlestown. — Movements of Lord Rawdon.
Capt. Huck of the Legion and his party routed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 5. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 229.
William Doyle, Clerk, Batchelor (sic) of Laws, to General
Robertson.
1780, July 15. — Memorial, that he came from Ireland in 1770 ;
has been " disenabled " from returning home ; has endeavoured to
support himself by preaching and teaching in New England. Has,
he believes, made many converts to the royal cause by his reason-
ings. Has written a discourse on the subject, and would be glad to
print it if enabled by subscriptions of 150 dollars so to do. Has no
way of maintaining himself and his wife or of paying board, except
by selling his bed. Begs rations or some other provision. At end
is an order by Thos. Murray, aid de camp, on Col. Morris for two
rations.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 331. 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 15. War Office. — The list of promotions transmitted
in letter of 30th May has been laid before the King and approved.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 162. 1 page.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 15. Head Quarters. — Signifying Mr. Pintard's
request that Mrs. Pintard, with her family and effects, may pass
from New York to Elizabeth Town.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 5. 1 page.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir H. Clinton.
1780, July 16. Charlestown. — Finds an alarming deficiency of
medicine, of medical assistance and stores for the hospital. Dr.
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Hayes directed to make his requisition to Dr. Nooth, and write to
Andre relative to the things being sent. Requests his Excellency
to give orders that no time may be lost, as the sickly season is
advancing.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 4. 1 page.
John Falconer & Co.
A/c, £2,327 19s. 4d., for Indian presents furnished by Maj. Gen.
Campbell, with receipt and certificate, the receipt dated 16 July,
1780.
Original. Vol. 16, Nos. 14 and 15. 2 pages.
James Simpson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 16. Charles Town. — Crops and private interests
occupy the greater part of the community, whilst some restless
spirits are busy to create mischief and discontent. It is a spirit
by no means prevalent throughout the country, and in the town
a proper example would prevent any bad consequence. " Our
police hath begun to act for Charles Town district." The people
who have been before us appear to have a confidence in our justice.
This is the critical period in which, if possible, it would be expedient
to restore criminal jurisdiction and legislative authority in the
Province. Sends copies of letters referred to him by Lord Corn-
wallis, from Dr. Houston to Col. Clarke and from the Attorney
General of Georgia to Sir Jas. Wright. Wrote to Sir James by
his Lordship's desire. A malignant fever has broken out amongst
the negroes, who have loitered in and about Charlestown, which
sweeps them off in great numbers. It does not attack white people.
Some white people have fallen victims to the small pox, but the
army is healthier than could be expected. Cornwallis has desired
him to consider regulations under which rice, which is superabundant
here, might be exported to Gt. Britain. Enclosed is a copy of
report to his Lordship. Expects, if it takes place, Charles Town
will recover its former prosperity. The removal of prisoners will
contribute to it ; therefore hopes a successful negotiation has been
concluded. Is anxiously expecting news.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 2. 4 pages.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 17. Charlestown. — Lt. Col. Innes has reported he had
directions to follow to New York as soon as possible. Finds there
is much business here for his Department in inspecting and pro-
viding the new corps that are raising in this province. Some of
the corps in Georgia should be examined and probably reduced.
Requests his Excellency to order the Adjt. General to inform Col.
Innes whether he should go immediately to New York or remain
here two or three months until his business is tolerably adjusted.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 1. 1 page.
Colonel Beverly Robinson to Colonel Morris.
1780, July 17. New York. — Recommending the bearer, Arthur
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Jones, a poor honest loyalist, lately driven in with a wife and four
children. At foot is an order for rations by Thos. Murray according
to Lt. Gen. Robertson's desire.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 185. 1 page.
Wm. Watkins to Charles Jenkinson.
1780, July 17. London. — To obtain release of John Watkins,
illegally impressed into his Majesty's service, and though order for
his release was obtained the fleet had put to sea. He was last
sent on board the " Avenger " off New York.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 164. 1 page.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 20 July, 1780.
Alex. Cameron to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 18. Pensacola. — Congratulations on the submission
of Charlestown. Already mentioned his intention of calling a
Congress of the Chactaws and Chickesaws at Mobile, and for that
purpose sent off part of the presents sent out in the Earl Bathurst
store-ship. The very day they left this harbour they fell into the
hands of the Spaniards on Mobile bar. Gen. Campbell ordered
about 50 Chactaws to be kept continually under a proper leader
at Mobile, in order to scout and reconoitre, but finding the expense
of provisions and presents very high he ordered them to be dis-
charged at the very time they were most needed, although he did
not know it. On the approach of the Spaniards to Mobile, Mr.
Charles Stuart sent express to the Chactaws to order Mr. Bethune,
their commissary, to collect all the Indians he could and march
them for its relief, but the place was given up before they got half
way, on which two thirds of them returned home, only about 200
following Mr. Bethune to this post. Parties of Creeks have con-
tinually been coming here through the winter for provisions ; as
nothing was allowed him to gratify their demands Gen. Campbell
advised him to apply to Gov. Chester, who had an annual allowance
of £1,000 for entertaining Indians. Encloses letter to Gov. Chester,
who furnished them with provisions for a few days. Dissatisfied,
they began to commit irregularities, and he was then asked, both
by Gov. and Council and by Gen. Campbell, to take the management
of them, but it was out of his power to wholly restrain them. At
the same time will venture to say that the possession of this place
is owing entirely to the great numbers of Indians who repaired here
to assist, and who waited near a month for the Spaniards; then
getting impatient wished to go and look for them. Refers to an
enclosure which would show that General Campbell disapproved of
this, and they got drunk and riotous. The General was so sensible
of the advantage of their being here that he overlooked their faults
and rewarded them handsomely for their service. The Chickesaws
firm and loyal. The Chactaws, divided, and were likely to have a
civil war among themselves, taking sides against Spainards and
English. These are the most mercenary of Indians. Has repre-
sented to Gen. Campbell the desirability of raising a troop of 50
men to direct and lead the Indians. Encloses this and his answer.
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" The Loyal Refugees, which were raised by Col. Stuart, were
disbanded because of the great expence of keeping them up at
40/- per month each man, and General Campbell would allow me
neither pay or provisions for them before they were discharged ;
they found their own horses, sadles and cloathing out of their pay.
But General Campbell is upon a more economical plan ; he gives
one shilling and five pence to each man per day, which will amount
to £2 2s. 6d., at the same time they are furnished with horses,
sadles, cloathing, &c, they also received bounty money, and their
officers have near double the pay of the officers of the Loyal
Refugees, upon the whole, Sir, General Campbell's troop of Royal
Forresters will cost Government, annually, near double the pay of
my troop of Loyal Refugees, reduced the 30th Nov. last ; and this
I explained to him, but he would not be convinced, nor would he
approve of my raising a troop on a much cheaper plan, altho' there
was an absolute necessity for having one troop at least to act with
the Indians of my Department. I mentioned to your Excellency
already that General Campbell allowed me to retain in pay four
good men to lead and act with the Chactaws if required, but as he
is apt not long to keep in the same mind he wrote me to discharge
them. His letter on that subject, as well as in regard to the mode
that he has hitherto adopted and persisted in defraying the extra
expences of my Department, I now enclose.
The Indians sent for here in March last for the defence of this
post, and white men necessary to conduct and manage them, have
cost Government £6,000. But unless Indians are supported we
cannot expect that they will be of service to us. The Indians of
this Department seem well disposed to support the English at
present, and if care is taken of them, and they have some troops to
act with, they will convince the Spaniards how little they value or
regard them, altho' they take every method to alienate their affections
from us by nattering talks, what presents they can spare, as well
as medals, gorgets & commissions, &c, one of which I inclose for
your perusal. I will presume, however, to say that hitherto I have
had always the good fortune to keep the Indians in my charge
staunch and well affected to Government, and if I am supported
with proper means I think that I can keep the Spaniards from
having much influence with the Indians in my charge at present.
But I am limited to a pittance, and General Campbell means only
to listen to calls or supplications of Indians when he wants their aid."
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 113. 10 pages.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Gen. Lincoln.
1780, July 19. Head Quarters. — " I have had the honour to
receive your letter of the 5th July, and trust there will be no difficulties
attending your exchange. As it must, however, involve that of
M. Gen. Phillips and Rie'desel, as there are many circumstances
relative to exchanges which cannot be discussed with more propriety
that by two gentlemen who must necessarily interest themselves
very warmly in what concerns the troops they have served with, &
whose personal situations have so great an affinity, I propose that
either at Amboy, Elizabeth Town, or at Gen. Philips' Quarters on
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Long Island, you should meet and confer on the means of redeeming
the Troops of Convention & those of your army.
" Should the issue of your Conference require the prolongation
of your absence on parole, I shall with pleasure acquiesce in it for
any reasonable time that exigencies may require."
Draft or sketch. Vol. 20, No. 73. 1 page.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to General Washington.
1780, July 19. Head Quarters. — " In answer to the letter you ad-
dressed to H. E. Gen. Knyphausen on the 2nd June last, and of which
you have been so good to enclose me a copy in yours of the 5th inst.,
I have the honour to inform your Excellency that I have no objection
to receive, at New York, under your appointment, Mr. Pintard or a
person you may nominate as Commissary in behalf of prisoners.
" With regard tn my sending a person of a similar description
in the manner you propose, I shall, of course, be happy to fix one
with you, and, Philadelphia being excepted, to chuse Lancaster in
Pensilvania as his residence.
" To give this arrangement the beneficial effects to be expected
from it, I hope to be assured from you, Sir, that Lancaster or its
neighbourhood will be made as much as possible the place of confine-
ment of British prisoners, that they may be near the person who
is to give his attention to them."
Draft. Vol 20, No. 74. 2 pages.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to General Washington.
1780, July 19. Head Quarters. — " I have the honour to enclose
to your Excy a report concerning the situation of the Troops of
Convention in Virginia, not doubting but it will attract your atten-
tion & procure them redress.
" You cannot but be informed, Sir, that our conduct towards
your prisoners here is humane & liberal, and I am persuaded your
wish must be to maintain this system of benevolence towards men
who have the misfortune of enduring captivity."
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 75. 1 page.
Pensacola.
1780, July 19. Office of Ordnance. — Demand of ordnance and
ordnance stores required to complete the fortifications to be erected
for the defence of the harbour and town. Signed by Wm. Johnstone,
Capt. R. Artillery, Arthur Neil and Wm. Wilton.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 171. 6 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 457.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 20. War Office.— Sends the enclosed. To make
enquiry and order the man's discharge.
Signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 163. 1 page.
Enclosing Wm. Watkins to Charles Jenkinson, 17 July, 1780.
Charles Jenkinson to Officer Commanding 37th Regt.
of Foot at New York, 30 June, 1779.
L
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ohn Cockburn, Lt. Royal Artillery.
Memorandum of amount due to him, 21 July, 1780, £41 7s. Qd.
Being allowance of 4/- per day for charge and care of deserters
from the rebel army from 17 Jan. to 8 July, 1780 ; also allowance
of 1/- per day for an assistant. Followed by similar note as to
Lt. Willington, 20 Feb., 1781.
Vol. 43, No. 128. A few lines.
Provincial Troops.
Subsistence paid by Col. Samuel Townsend, Inspector General
and Superintendent of H. M. Recruiting service, to the detachment
of H. M. Orange Rangers, 14 March to 24 August, 1780, £466 lis. Sd.
At the end is certificate by B. Thompson, Pall Mall Court, 21 July,
1780, directing Mr. Harley to pay it.
Subsistence paid the New York Volunteers at Plymouth, per
accounts annexed [not now with the letter]. Also with certificate
by B. Thompson that he had examined the a/c with the original
returns signed by Capt. Althause.
Copies. Vol. 20, A7os. 59 and 60. 4 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 23 Aug., 1780.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton
1780, July 22. Pensacola. — The Spaniards have laid aside their
designs on Pensacola till the fall of the year, before which time he
hopes a reinforcement will be sent to effect a recovery of the
territories lost, and to add Louisiana to British dominions. Is in a
dilemma by there being no contract this year for supplying the
troops with fresh beef, and must draw bills on the Treasury. Com-
plains of the situation in general with regard to money. In carrying
on military works in this province every transaction passes through
what is called a Board of Ordnance ; their mismanagement.
Advices sent to Sir Peter Parker at Jamaica. Sends quarterly
accounts of staff and contingent expenses, and extra expenses in the
Indian Department for the amazing amount of which he trusts his
Excellency is prepared. Sends also demand for ordnance and
ordnance stores and monthly return of troops.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 19. 5 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 457.
Lord George Germain to [Gen. Sir Henry Clinton].
1780, July 22. Whitehall.— Separate.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 71. 1 page.
Enclosing Duke of Argyll to Lord G. Germain, 15 July.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 142 ; and
Sackville MSS.
John Robinson to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1780, July 22. Whitehall Treasury Chambers.— Directions re-
lative to payment of the claim of Mr. George Leonard for services
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with armed and other vessels. Transmits copy of memorial and
its certificates. £2,000 have been given him in advance.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 70. 2 pages.
William Martin, Lt. Col. Commanding the Eoyal Artillery.
1780, July 24. New York. — " Thoughts on an expedition against
the French Fleet at Rhode Island." Recommending first the
possession of Connanicut Island in preference to Rhode Island, next
that of the Dumplins. This taken, the fleet could embrace the
opportunity of a fair wind to enter the western passage, and, having
doubled the north point of Connanicut, bear down towards the
enemy's ships. This is only proposed in case the Rhode Island
side be too dangerous to attempt a landing. Advises descents on
other parts of New England, also visits at New London and Norwich,
very mischievous places. Next to the destruction of the French
Fleet the most salutary plan at this critical juncture would be to
establish a post on George's Island, at the entrance of Boston
Harbour. Discusses advantages of possessing Boston Harbour and
difficulties of obtaining possession of George's Island. Signed at
foot by Lt. Col. Martin as a true copy, 24 July, 1782, and, on the
back, addressed to Sir Guy Carleton.
Vol. 46, No. 23. 7 pages.
A/cs. at Pensacola, West Florida.
Ferqr. Bethune. A/c for horse hire and provisions to the Chactaw
Indians on their way from the nation to the defence of Mobile.
Also for interpreter's pay, travelling expenses for self, 1 January
to 3 June, &c, &c. £127 18s. 6d. Certified by Cameron. Receipted
by Peter Swanson, Pensacola, 24 July, 1780.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 153. 1 page.
James Colbert. A/c for travelling expenses, 1 April to 31 May,
at 3/- sterling per day, £9 3s. Od. Received Pensacola, 24 July,
1780, for Colbert, by Swanson, McGillivray & Co.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 156. 1 page.
James Colbert. A/c including White's and Clarke's a/cs for
wages (see 8 Feb. & 2 June). Also for sundry provisions supplied
to the Cheekesaws. £39 13s. 4d. Certified by Cameron. Receipted
by Swanson & McGillivray, Pensacola, 24 July, 1780.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 157. 1 page.
Thomas Graham. A/c as captain or leader of the Creek Indians.
£103 7s. id. Certified by Alexr. Cameron. Receipted by Peter
Swanson, Pensacola, 24 July, 1780.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 152. 1 page.
Wm. Bayard to Colonel Roger Morris.
1780, July 26. New York. — Has enquired into the character of
Margaret Ecker, and thinks the King's bounty should be continued
to her. [The name is given by Morris as Eckerson.]
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 77. 1 page.
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Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Gov. Peter Chester.
1780, July 26. Pensacola Hd. Quarters. — Encloses further
letters on same subject as letter of 27th.
Copy. Vol. 16, No. 25. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 27 July.
Copy in the Public Eecord Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 377.
Lieut. Col. Jos. Goreham to Brig. Gen. McLean.
1780, July 26. Halifax. — In consequence of orders lately issued
relative to officers serving in provincial corps, finds there are doubts
as to his taking rank and command as Lieut. Col. in the army.
Explains that a similar order was given out here in 1776, on which
several i fficers of his regiment resigned their commissions and
returned to former rank and duty in the respective corps. He
himself was not called on to relinquish other commissions, and when
Sir Wm. Howe came here in April, 1776, he took his tour as field
officer of the day, and did other duties conformable to rank as Lt.
Col. in the army. Requests this point may be settled, as he would
not by any means relinquish the rank conferred by his Majesty.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 180. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Col. Goreham to Sir H. Clinton, 12 August.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 26. Head Quarters. — Is pleased that the proposition
for appointing agents for prisoners meets with approbation. Would
have been happy if he had delineated his idea of their powers and
restrictions, but, as he has not done so, offers the enclosed. It will
be perfectly agreeable for the agent to reside at Lancaster, which
will also be made the place of confinement as far as possible.
(Printed in Sparks's Washington VII. 123, first paragraph.)
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 6. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
Propositions (8 in number) respecting the agents to be
appointed for prisoners.
Original. Vol. 15, No. 7. 3 pages.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 26. Head Quarters. — Will forward copy of the
report as to the Troops of Convention to the Commandant at
Charlottesville, with orders to enquire into the facts. Cannot
but th:nk the terms of Gen. Phillips' letter rather exceptionable.
(Printed, see second paragraph on p. 123 Sparks's Washington,
Vol. VII.)
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 8. 2 pages.
Major Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 27. Pensacola, Head Quarters. — That Major John
Delancey, of the United Corps of Pennsylvania and Maryland
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Loyalists, will deliver this. He has been appointed to the Capt.
Lieutenancy of the 18th Foot.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 23. 1 page
Major Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 27. Pensacola, Head Quarters. — Sends the enclosed.
Remarks on the embarrassment such interference of governors
makes in the King's service. Trusts his Excellency will make
remonstrance to the Treasury.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 24. 2 pages.
Enclosing Maj. Gen. Campbell to Gov. Chester, 26 July, 1780.
John Robinson to Gov. Chester, 31 Oct., 1779.
Major Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 28. Pensacola, Head Quarters. — Sends the enclosed.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 27. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Gov. Peter Chester to Maj. Gen. John Campbell.
1780, July 28. Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 16, No. 29. 4 pages.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Gov. Peter Chester.
1780, July 28. Pensacola, Ed. Quarters.
Copy. Vol. 16, No. 28. 2 pages.
Copy of both enclosures in the Public Record Office, Am. &
W. I. 267.
London Merchants trading to the Province of South Carolina to
the King in Council.
1780, July 28. London. — Petition, signed by Greenwood and
Higginson and eight others. This was forwarded by Lord G.
Germain to Sir Henry Clinton and Adml. Arbuthnot in their capacity
as Commissioners, the 3rd August, and by Sir Henry submitted to
Earl Cornwallis and the trustees for captured property, 2 January,
1781.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 6. 2 pages.
Original in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 631, fo. 157.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, July 29. Treasury Chambers, Whitehall. — Is commanded
to transmit the enclosed and to desire he will pay the strictest
attention to the speedy dispatch and return of the victualling
transports. The Lords of the Admiralty have been desired to give
directions to the naval commanding officer to grant a return of
convoys to see them to Cork.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 68. 1 page.
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Captain William Spry to Brigadier General McLean.
1780, July 29. Halifax. — Memorial. Requesting warran; lor
£10,600 05. lid.
Signed copy. Vol. 21, No. 193. 1 page.
A/c of Capt. William Spry, £23,600 0s. lhd. (Compare that of
30 June.)
Signed. Vol. 21, No. 194. 2 pages.
Both these enclosed by Captain Spry to Sir H. Clinton, 13 Sep.
Lieut. Col. Jos. Goreham to Brig. Gen. McLean.
1780, July 31. Halifax. — In support of letter of 26th inst., has
found in the books of the Town Major the very order for performing
the duties specified in said letter, which clearly establishes the
rank claimed. Complains he has been unemployed since his return
from Fort Cumberland. Repeats his request that the matter of
his taking rank according to the King's commission may be immedi-
ately ascertained in general
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 181. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lt. Col. Goreham to Sir H. Clinton, 12 Aug.
Jas. Simpson to Lieut. General Earl Cornwallis.
[1780, July.] — In obedience to desire, has attentively considered of
such regulations as would be best calculated to prevent imposition,
and promote the good purposes intended by opening the trade of
this Province. Thinks it would be well to fix the mode of exporta-
tion on a plan agreeable to the spirit of the several Acts of Parliament
which before the rebellion regulated the exportation of rice.
Proceeds to quote these, and suggests modifications. If his plan is
adopted would draw up the bond, certificate, etc., required from
the masters or shippers, in such a form as to prevent bad conse-
quences.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 3. 7 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 2. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 167. 1 page.
Enclosure : — List of Promotions.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 168. 1 page.
Gabriel Worden to General James Robertson.
1780, August 2. New York. — Petition. Is refugee from West-
chester County. Fled in haste and left all. Has four sons in the
King's employ. Has a wife and three other children totally
destitute of goods, business, money or provisions. At the end is a
note by Thos. Murray, aid de camp, 8 August, desiring Col. Morris
to give him rations for four weeks.
Original. Vol. 22, No. 157. 1 page.
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Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August/3. Whitehall.— No. 66.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 66. 6 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 45 ; copies
432, fo. 146 ; and in the Sackville MSS
Richard Carrique, Lt. 16th Foot, to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 4. Pensacola. — Memorial. Begs preferment.
Original. Vol. 16, No. 31. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 9 Aug.
Stores.
1780, August 4. — Invoice of medicines, instruments and materials
for H.M. Forces at New York. Shipped per Prince George, Capt.
Waring.
Original. Vol. 54, No.\9. 3 pages.
1780, August 4. — Another invoice of medicines on the same ship.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 18. 1 page.
Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 6. Charlestown. — Impossibility of weakening the
force in this province. Recounts events and movements. Arrange-
ments for advancing into North Carolina. Sends five proclamations
issued, &c. (Printed in the Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy I. 235.)
Duplicate and triplicate signed letters. Vol. 19, Nos. 29, 28.
10 pages each.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 233.
Lieut. Col. Joseph Goreham to Brig. Gen. McLean.
1780, August 6. Halifax. — Flattered himself some notice would
have been taken of his two letters of 26th and 31st ult. Requests
an answer to this, his third application, concerning the rank he
holds by his Majesty's commission. Should he not receive an
answer he begs leave to lay his case before the commander-in-chief.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 179. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lt. Col. Goreham to Sir H. Clinton, 12 Aug.
John Smith to Major Duncan Drummond.
1780, August 8. New York. — The Commander in Chief thinks
he should notify to the several Departments his appointment as
Commissary of Accounts to this army, that the principals may
submit their accounts for inspection.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 174. 1 page.
Major General John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 9. Head Quarters, Pensacola. — Recommending
enclosed memorial.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 30. 1 page.
Enclosing Richard Carrique to Sir H. Clinton, 4 August.
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Mrs. Miller, refugee.
1780, August 9. New York. — The bearer is a daughter of widow
Miller, refugee from Albany, whose son was hanged for the attach-
ment of the family to Government. Recommendation, signed
Edward Laight, for continuance of her rations.
Signed. Vol. 29, No. 3. 1 page.
Stores.
1780, August 10. — Return of clothing shipped per the " Prince
George " for the use of the forces.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 171. 1 page.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 15 Aug.
Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 10. Charlestown. — Expected attack by Gates on
Lord Rawdon. Action at Hanging Rock. Is setting out to join
the army.
Duplicate, triplicate and quadruplicate signed letters. Vol. 19,
Nos. 30, 31 and 32. 2 pages each.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 239.
Maj. Gen. Benjamin Lincoln to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 11. Hingham, Massachusetts. — " I had yesterday
the honor of your Excellency's favor of the 19th ultimo.
" Agreeable to your proposition I will meet Major General
Phillips at Elizabeth Town on the 12th of September. I have to
request that Major Baylies and Captain Jackson, gentlemen of my
family, whose paroles now limit them to New England, may be
permitted to attend me."
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 9. 1 page.
Major Bruen to Colonel Morris.
1780, August 12. — Thomas Cloudsdal, a refugee from Philadelphia,
was placed on the provision list, as was also his family. The pro-
visions have been withdrawn of late to their great distress. Begs
him to consider them and extend to them the charity allowed to
others.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 188. 1 page.
Lieut. Col. Goreham to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 12. Halifax. — His peculiar situation prompts him
to enclose copies of three letters to Brig. Gen. McLean. The only
reply made by the latter was a garrison order of 10th — " Lt. Col.
Goreham and Major Batt are to take their tour in all garrison
duties." Not having any particular post allotted to him at present,
and being informed that Lt. Col. Bruce, junior to him, raises some
doubts about his (Goreham's) taking command prior to him, and
means to make representation to his Excellency through Brig.
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Gen. McLean, thought it right to lay his case before him for deter-
mination.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 182. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lt. Col. Goreham to Brig. Gen. McLean, 6 Aug., 1780.
Lt. Col. „ to Brig. Gen. „ 26 July, 1780.
Lt. Col. „ to Brig. Gen. „ 31 July, 1780.
General Sir H[enry] C[linton] to [John Robinson] .
1780, August 13. New York.— In letter of 5th July, 1779,
announced the appointment of an inspector and prover of rum
purchased for use of troops. Requests him to remind the Lords
Commissioners of his Majesty's Treasury of this letter and take
their pleasure as to the salary for the person nominated.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 102. 1 paqe.
[Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.]
[1780, August 13].
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 99 ; in cipher, No. 100. 2 pages each.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 190.
Jas. Simpson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 13. Charlestown, S. Carolina. — Receipt of letter
of 15th July. Little to add to letter of 18th about commotions
in the back country. Cornwallis has sent an account of Gates'
arrival. " Two months ago I had little doubt but by this time the
tranquility of Carolina wou'd have been re-established, and the
rebel cause entirely relinquished. I then knew that both Laurens &
Rutledge were meditating how they should make their peace. For
what reasons they have been diverted from their purposes I am a
stranger ; but it is very visible that the hopes of the rebellious
faction here are elevated by something which they either know or
apprehend to be in agitation. Mr. Laurens has not long since with
great confidence asserted that in a very few months America would
be abandoned by the British troops, and left to her Independency.
Where he hath his intelligence I cannot tell ; I do not suspect him
to be so weak as to think it is likely to happen from the efforts of
the Americans. He must, therefore, either be the dupe to his own
folly by listening to reports he would willingly credit ; or with a
peculiar malignity of heart he would wish to render as generally as
possible the ruin in which he hath involved himself." Satisfaction
at receiving an intimation that it might be proper for him to be at
New York, but matters are so circumstanced that many incon-
veniences wculd result from his leaving. Has consented, at
Cornwallis' s request, to remain until some officers in the civil line
arrive to take the duties, or the police of the country is reduced to
system. Is informed by Capt. Lutwitche that letters must be ready
this evening, and he is thus unable fully to inform his Excellency
of the business in which he is engaged ; but states that he has to
direct the extensive trade of the province which it has been found
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necessary to subject to very particular rules and restrictions, has
his duty as Counsel to the Commandant and the Police in which
every week there are causes of weight and nicety, that he is con-
stantly recurred to by every magistrate who finds himself at a loss
for rules to regulate his conduct, that he has to watch over the
behaviour of some of the most dangerous, hardened and perverse
rebels that ever existed, and is pestered all day with outside applica-
tions. Has neither time to eat nor sleep. Promises an official
account if the " Triton " is delayed ; otherwise hopes in a short
time to submit itjin person.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 33. 5 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.
1780, August 14. New York.
Cipher. 2 copies. Vol. 11, Nos. 118, 119 ; 2 pages each. Copy.
Vol. 18, No. 21*. 1 page.
Original in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 20807, fos. 193, 192 ;
copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 637.
Maj. Gen. W. Dalrymple to Major Henry Bruen & Captain
Archd. Robertson, Dep. Q. M. Generals.
1780, August 14. New York. — Has received orders from the
Commander-in-Chief to depart for Europe. Informs them it is
his Excellency's intention that all horses, waggons, etc., employed
in the Quarter Master General's Department remain on their present
footing, except particular instructions to the contrary are sent.
Three months' notice will be given to the proprietors of the train
of the army before their property is discharged the service. The
six armed vessels and two express vessels lately taken into the
service are to be fitted out as quickly as possible. When money
is wanted to defray expenses they are to make a requisition for
temporary warrants from his Excellency, which are to be accounted
for to himself, that they may be included in his accounts.
Copy. Vol. 34, No. 138. 1 page.
Major Duncan Drummond to Captain Smith.
1780, August 14. New York. — Acknowledges letter of 8th, to
notify to the several Departments his appointment as Commissary
of Accounts. As he has never received any instructions from the
Lords Commissioners of the Treasury for acting in that office, he
submits to his Excellency whether he should transmit a copy of
the letter to them that he may receive necessary directions.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 173. 1 page.
Captain W. Spry to Brigadier General McLean.
1780, August 14. Halifax. — His a/cs for the year 1779 have been
submitted near seven months. Requests a warrant to enable him
to pay off the many demands upon him. Unless he can proceed
on this business immediately he will be unable to take advantage
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of the leave of absence granted by the Commander in Chief. True
copy, W. Spry, Commanding Engineer.
Vol. 21, No. 192. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Capt. Spry to Sir H. Clinton, 13 Sep.
Another copv transmitted by Capt. Spry to Mr. Smith, 31 Oct.,
1780. Vol. 21, No. 241. 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 15. War Office. — Sends list of regiments for which
clothing has been shipped on board the " Prince George."
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 170. 1 page.
Enclosing Return of clothing shipped, &c, 10 Aug.
Camden.
Field Return of the Troops under Earl Cornwallis on the night
of the 15th August, 1780.
Return of killed, wounded and missing in the battle of the 16th.
Return of prisoners taken.
Originals. Vol. 19, No. 38. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Earl Cornwallis to Lord G. Germain, 2l Aug.
The first two are also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1. 156.
Catawba Fords.
1780, August 18. — Return of killed and wounded under the
command of Lt. Col. Tarleton in the action.
Return of prisoners taken by his troops.
Originals. Vol. 19, No. 38. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Earl Cornwallis to Lord G. Germain, 21 Aug.
The first one is also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. lbij,
fo. 157.
Earl Cornwallis to Lt. Col. Cruger, commanding at Ninety Six.
1780, August 18. Camden.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 61. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Earl Cornwallis to Sir H. Clinton, 4 Dec.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 421.
Earl Cornwallis to Lord George Germain.
1780, August 20. Camden.— No. 1. (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy I. 241.)
Duplicate, triplicate and quadruplicate signed letters. Vol. 19,
Nos. 34, 36, 35. 11 or 10 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 156, fo. 113 ; 631,
fo. 182; 308, fo 99 ; Sackville MSS.
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Earl Cornwallis to Lord George Germain.
1780, August 21. Camden.— No. 2.
Duplicate, triplicate, and quadruplicate signed letters. Vol. 19,
Nos. 37, 40, 39. 11 or 10 pages.
Enclosing Returns of the actions at Camden and Catawba Fords,
16 and 18 August.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 156, fo. 133 ; 631,
fo. 183 ; 308, fo. 108 ; Sackville MSS. Printed in the London
Gazette Extraordinary, 9 October.
Michael Francklin, Supt. of Indians in Nova Scotia, to General
Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 21. Windsor, Nova Scotia. — Sends ^extract of
letter received by Sir Richard Hughes. Meeting of Indians on the
River St. John, 24th June, as the Lieut. Gov. had ordered presents
to be made to them at the expense of the Navy Board, for them
to protect the workmen employed in cutting masts. Refers to
enclosed speech. Until last fall provisions had been drawn from
the military stores, but the Lt. Gov. says no provisions can be
received without orders from the Commander in Chief. Intreats
him to give orders for this purpose to Brig. Gen. McLean The
Indians will go to the rebels if they are not attended to. This
necessitates expense which he has borne himself, hoping to be
reimbursed from the Treasury. Must now stop or ruin his family.
A rupture with the Indians would put a stop to cutting masts for
the King's ships. Encloses extract of Germain's letter of 4th
November, by which he will see that Indian presents promised were
shipped on board the " Vernon," but they have not arrived at
Halifax.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 186. 3 pages.
Enclosing Ld. G. Germain to Michael Franklin, 4 Nov., 1779.
Ld. G. Germain to Sir R. Hughes, 4 Dec, 1779.
Speech of Deputies of the Otawa Indians, 24 June, 1780.
Lieut. Col. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 23. Fort George, Penobscot. — Has received
letter from the Duke of Argyle of 14 February respecting the
resignation of Capt. Alexr. Campbell, of the 74th, and requesting
the company might be sold. In answer to his (Clinton's) desire
he sends enclosed list of officers recommended for the succession.
Is informed by Lt. Col. Goreham that Lt. Col. Leland has been
appointed a Brigadier General. Reminds his Excellency that he
is an older Lt. Col. and older Major than Leland, and hopes no
injustice will be done to him. Considers it unfortunate to be con-
fined to this place, and would be happy to be employed in a more
active line. At the foot is the list of officers alluded to.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 188. 3 pages.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 23. Camden.— Capt. Malcolm, of the 33rd, is killed
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Recommends to the succession. Would be glad if Capt. Ingram,
promoted to the 70th Regt., returned to the 33rd, and let Lieut.
Nichols go to the 70th. Thinks there is a lieutenancy vacant in
the 33rd by promotion of Lt. St. Leger at home. If any notification
should come, he recommends Ensign Fenwick to succeed.
Duplicate, triplicate and quadruplicate signed letters. Vol. 19,
Nos. 43, 90, 89. 2 pages each.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 23. Camden. — According to directions has trans-
mitted to Lord G. Germain accounts of the event of the 16th ;
encloses copies. Has not yet any accounts from North Carolina
. . . The diversion in Chesapeak will be of the utmost importance.
The troops here have gained in reputation, but have lost in numbers.
. . . It is difficult to form a plan of operations ; thinks he
should get to Hillsborough, assemble friends, and endeavour to
form a magazine of flour and meal, etc., for the winter. All will
depend on the operations his Excellency may think proper to
pursue in the Chesapeak. Lt. Col. Innes deserted by the militia
and wounded. Fears Major Harrison will fail in attempt to raise
a corps. Great sickness ; the officers particularly affected ;
doctors and surgeons laid up ; every public officer of the army
incapable of doing his duty.
Duplicate and triplicate signed letters. Vol. 19, Nos. 41 and 42.
5 pages each.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 23. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Two trans-
ports with parties of provincials having been blown off the coast
of N. America and arrived in England and Ireland, money has been
advanced by warrant according to the enclosed a/cs. Desires
him to give directions that the two corps shall be charged with
the sums so advanced, and the money deducted from the subsistence
a/cs.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 61. 1 page.
Enclosing Subsistence A/c of H.M. Orange Rangers, 21 July, 1780.
Subsistence A/c paid the New York Volunteers at
Plymouth, 21 July 1780.
John Trotter to Major General Morrison.
1780, August 23. Frith St., Soho. — Having made canteens of
several kinds of wood it is found when they are filled with water it
penetrates through the heads of those made of beech, and it is also
liable to warp. Foreign oak or wainscot will answer the purpose
much better, and is made use of here for small vessels. Submits
this to Lord Amherst's opinion.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 246. 1 page.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 4 April, 1781.
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Lieut. Col. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 24. Penobscot. — Same as that on the 23rd.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 187. 2 pages.
Lieut. Gov. Sir Richard Hughes to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 25. Government House at Halifax. — The difficul-
ties in procuring such supply of provisions from the military stores
in the garrison for the use of Indians in order to preserve them in
their allegiance to his Majesty render it absolutely necessary to
apply to his Excellency. Requests him to give directions to Brig.
General McLean to cause to be issued from the army stores the
requisite quantity of provisions and ammunition to prevent their
going over to the Americans. Congratulates him on the success
at Charlestown. Promises to prevent any improper use of the
indulgence requested for the Indian tribes.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 189. 2 pages.
HUBERD REES.
1780, August 25. Pensacola. — Receipt for pay of his Company
of Volunteers in defending Fort Charlotte from 24 February to
24 March, 1780, £34 14s.
Original. Vol. 13, No. 70. 1 page.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 26. Head Quarters. — " I find, by General Lincoln's
letter to myself, that he proposes to meet General Phillips on the
12th of next month at Elizabeth Town, which will be perfectly
agreeable to me. I shall direct our Commissary of Prisoners to be
there at the same time, who will be instructed to execute, with
the Commissary on your part, if your Excellency shall think proper
to send him, an exchange of officers, prisoners of war, on the footing
of equal rank or composition, as far as the number in our hands
will admit, and to include also the whole of the officers of Convention
now on parole at New York or in Europe. I wish the measure
may meet your approbation, as it will afford relief to many
individuals.
" On the 26th ulto. I had the honor of addressing your Excellency
and of inclosing some propositions relative to the agents to be
appointed for prisoners, to which I have not been favoured with
your answer. I shall be happy to receive it."
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 10. 1 page.
John Andre", Dep. Adj. Gen., to David Mathews, Mayor of New
York.
1780, August 28. Head Quarters, New York.—" The Com-
mander in Chief requests you will, with Colonel Beverly Robinson
and Major Erskine, consider the pretensions of certain claimants
of rent for houses, and give your opinion, which ought to be paid,
and also from and to what periods."
[Note added.]—" Major Erskine having gone for England before
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the claims were all examined, Lieut. Col. Chalmers, of the Mary-
land Loyallists, was added in his stead."
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 189. 1 page.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 28. Quebec.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. 1/28. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 641 ;
British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 230.
Alexander Cameron to Maj. Gen. John Campbell.
1780, August 29. Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 16, No. 32. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 18 Sept.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 519 ;
139, fo. 595; and 533, fo. 116.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1780, August 29. New York.— Capt. Sutherland, of the 55th
Regt., who has decided in favour of his Company in that corps
rather than the Garrison Battalion, has signified his intention of
going to Europe to settle his family, and afterwards to join his
regiment in the West Indies. Mentions him as a spirited officer
who merits some attention.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 169. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1780, August 29. New York. — Transmits, for the information
of the Lords of the Treasury, lists of necessaries sent out at prime
cost by Government in 1777, 1778 and 1779 for the use of the troops,
specifying what has been issued and what remains. Sends an
account of the stoppages made from the several regiments t^ re-
imburse Government for the necessaries sent out in 1777. Nc
stoppage can be made for those sent out in 1778 and 1779 until the
prices of the articles are known.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 103. 1 page,
Captain William Spry to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1780, August 29. Halifax. — Has been served with writs by persons
who have claims on the Engineers' Department. " Since your
declaration leaves me no hopes of paying them myself, I am under
the painful necessity either of exposing the credit of Government,
& being taken into custody and remaining there, or turning the
course of the suits to you as the chief representative of Government,
on account & for the service of which the debts have been incurr'd :
I, therefore, with all respect possible, acquaint you that the process
of law will now be directed to you, according to the opinion and
advice of my counsel, assuring you at the same time it is with
great concern I find myself constrained to take a step so very much
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against my inclination." True copy. W Spry, Commanding
Engineer.
Vol. 21, No. 191. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Capt. Spry to Sir H. Clinton, 13 Sep., 1780.
Another copy transmitted by Capt. Spry to Mr. Smith, 31 Oct.
Vol. 21, No. 240. 2 pages.
Gov. Pat. Tonyn to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, August 31. St. Augustine. — On 2nd May transmitted by
Col. Moore the particulars of expenditure for Creek Indians, which
necessarily fell upon Col. Moore. The accounts were perused at
Charlestown by Maj. Gen. Pattison, and a note of reference put
on the cover of Mr. Brown's letter. As this business is of importance
to Mr. Moore, he represents it that justice may be done to his zeal
for his Majesty's service.
2 copies. Vol. 30, Nos. 150 and 191. 2 pages each.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir G. Carleton, 13 Nov., 1782.
Earl Cornwallis to Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour.
1780, August. — [Lord Cornwallis, 4 December, says his genuine
letter was addressed to Cruger, not to Balfour, and dated 18 August,
and that the extract was wilfully altered.] Printed in Sparks' s
Washington, VII., 555.
Extract. Vol. 15, No. 19. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gen. Washington to Sir H. Clinton, 16 Oct.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 287 ; and
139, fo. 389.
Earl Cornwallis to Captain Duncan Rae.
1780, September 2. Head Quarters in Camden. — Authorizing him
to embody as many loyal subjects as he can assemble in his neigh-
bourhood (Anson County, N. Carolina).
Original. Vol. 38, No. 105. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1780, September 3. New York.— No. 103.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 96. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 319 ;
copy 308, fo. 127.
Sir Henry Clinton to Major General Benjamin Lincoln.
1780, September 4. New York. — " In consequence of General
Washington's acquiescence in the meeting proposed, General
Phillips will be at Elizabeth Town on the 19th instant, whither the
two gentlemen of your family may attend you as you desire.
General Phillips's indisposition has prevented my sending you an
earlier answer."
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 57. 1 page.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to General Washington.
1780, September 4. New York. — " I have received the honor of
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your letter of the 26th ultimo, and but for General Phillips's indis-
position, which made the proposed meeting uncertain, I should have
sent my reply sooner.
" General Phillips hopes his health will permit him to be at
Elizabeth Town on the 19th instant, where my company of prisoners
shall attend ; and, at the same time, the propositions which I
think necessary to offer respecting a resident commissary will be
transmitted. I have the honor to be, &c."
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 58. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 5. War Office. — Acknowledges letter of 15th
July last. " In order to bring the numbers of the old regiments
(except such of them as were under the Convention of Saratoga) to
one and the same establishment, his Majesty directed that, for the
service of the year 1779, the several corps should be augmented so
as to consist of seventy men per company, with an additional
corporal to each company. Had the recruiting service met with
the expected success and enabled the several regiments to send out
sufficient recruits for this purpose, I should not have failed to make
you acquainted with the proposed addition to their establishment,
that the returns made up in North America under your directions
might have been regulated accordingly.
• As this could not be effected, it has been thought proper to
apply to the service of the current year a considerable part of the
saving arising by the non-effective subsistence, and it is probable
that Parliament will think it expedient to do the same for the
succeeding year, or to reduce the companies of the several regiments
abroad to the former numbers."
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 172. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 6. Whitehall. — No. 67. Returns of provincial
corps to be sent.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 53. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. Ill ;
copies 432, fo. 153 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 6. Whitehall.— No. 68.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 52. 5 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 115 ;
copies 432, fo. 154 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 6. Whitehall.— Separate. To exchange Capt-
Willoe.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 54. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W: I. 138, fo. 123 ;
copies 432, fo. 158 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
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Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 6. War Office. — Sends invoices of medicines
[qy. see 4 August], hospital stores, &c, which have been shipped
on board the " Prince George."
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 174. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Invoice of hospital bedding and stores shipped per the
" Prince George."
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 175. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 6. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 176. 1 page.
Enclosure : — List of Promotions.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 177. 2 pages.
Captain William Spry to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1780, September 6. Halifax. — " Since you have not been pleased
to take notice of the several applications I have done myself the
honour of making to you for the settling of my accounts at this
place, permit me to represent the peculiarity of my situation ;
my accounts & copies of vouchers for last year have been near
eight months before you, those for March & June since the end of
July ; they are still before you, accompanied with a memorial for
the balance. You have not enabled me to pay the claimants on
the Department, nor done me the honour to send me your objections.
I have been served with writs, & others are coming out daily by
persons who were restrained hitherto by their confidence in the
credit of Government, which never before had been arraignable.
You have informed me if I am taken into custody I may remain
there. In this distress my counsel has advis'd me to turn the course
of law to you ; the creditors of Government have proved their
debts, the decision of the Court will be for them, & the costs of
such numerous suits, with the damage on bills you have constraint
me to protect, and which now you are paying by your own hand
(as your Secretary informs me), with other damages, will make a
considerable sum, and should it be set to the account of Government
I must observe, with due submission, it will be a charge unnecessary
& unprofitable. You are pleased to intimate an intention of refer-
ring my accounts to Head Quarters. They have already been
there ; the Commander in Chief, with great judgment, sent them
back to be finally settled here. Here the expenditure was made,
and here it should be verified, nor will a second reference produce
any other effect than the prevention of my taking the benefit of
his Excellency's indulgence of leave & the frustrating his appoint-
ment of Capt. D'Aubant. All this discredit, needless expence,
delay and disappointment may be repress'd if you will be pleas'd
to signify to me in writing the objections you have to my account,
and when I have removed them to enable me to pay the balance. If
I do not obviate them to your entire satisfaction, I have to request
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you would then, upon your reference to Head Quarters, send along
with your objections my answers to them. And I entreat it as a
justice that, after so long a detention of my accounts you would
not send them back under the character of inaccuracy without
allowing me the opportunity I solicit of proving them to be correct
and faithful."
True copy, W. Spry, Commanding Engineer. Vol. 21, No. 190.
3 pages.
Enclosed by Capt. Spry to Sir H. Clinton, 13 Sep., 1780.
Another copy enclosed by Capt. Spry to Mr. Smith, 31 October.
Vol. 21, No. 239. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1780, September 8. New York. — Acknowledges dispatches by
the " Roebuck." Vacancy in the 47th regiment. Paymaster of
Provincial Forces ordered to remit to Messrs. Ross and Gray and
Cox & Mair the money advanced for the Maryland and Pennsyl-
vania Loyalists and Orange Rangers. Transmits copy of Col.
Birch's memorial, and requests him to lay it before his Majesty.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 173. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
Wm. Franklin, Andrew Elliot, Wm. Smith and Fredk. Smyth
to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 8. New York. — Being appointed council to the
Peace Commission request an allowance.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 98. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to Lord G. Germain, 13 Sep.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 413.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781 [should be 1780], September 8.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. 1/29. 1 page, 4 lines.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 357 ;
138, fo. 653 ; British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 195 (dated
9 Sept.)
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.
1780, September 9. New York.
Draft. Vol. 11, No. 120. 3 pages. Copy 18, No. 22. 2 pages.
Extract 11, No. 121. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 645 ;
original cipher in the British Museum, Addtl MSS. 21807, fo. 197 ;
draft copy 21807, fo. 200.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.
1780, September 10. New York.
Copies. Vol. 11, No. 122. 2 pages. 18, No. 23. 1 page.
Signed letter in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 201.
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Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1780, September 10. New York. — " In my last dispatches
(duplicates of which you will receive herewith) I had the honor to
acquaint you that a French armament was expected upon the
coast, and that there was great reason to believe it was destined for
Canada.
k* This armament arrived at Rhode Island on the 12th of July,
where it still remains. Admiral Graves arrived here on the 13th
following with 6 ships of the line to reinforce Admiral Arbuthnot
who is now cruizing with his fleet off Block Islnad.
" I acquainted General Haldimand that I thought it was not
probable the French & Rebels would attempt anything against
Canada this year, but that their principal efforts would be directed
against this place ; and this is still my opinion ; however, I think
it highly probable that they will renew their intentions of attacking
Canada by No. 4 and the Lakes as early next year as the season
will permit.
" The arrival of the French reinforcement to the enemy, and their
expectations of another, to consist of four ships of the line and a
considerable body of land forces, has greatly facilitated Mr.
Washington's success in compleating & augmenting his army.
However, if the good news from the southward (which the inclosed
paper contains) proves true, and of which there is little doubt,
I hope Mr. Washington, even with the assistance of his French
friends, will not be able to attempt anything serious this season.
" As the army in this district is likely to be soon reduced to
great distress for want of provisions, and as the Commissary General
has informed me that there are 5,000 barrels of pork at Halifax,
more than is necessary for the use of the garrison, I have applied
to the Admiral for shipping to be sent for this supply, as our only
resource ; and I beg you will be so good to give directions to the
Deputy Commissary to have it in readiness for shipping upon the
arrival of the vessels at Halifax." Marked " Sent to the Admiral,
to be forwarded by the Camilla."
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 132. 3 pages.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 11. Head Quarters. — Requesting him to
furnish a permit for the " Blazing Star " to carry clothing, medicine
and flour from Philadelphia to Charlestown. for the American
prisoners there.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 11. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1780, September 13. New York.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 97. 1 page.
Enclosing Wm. Franklin and others to Sir H. Clinton, 8 Sept.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo.
409 ; copy 308, fo. 149.
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James Simpson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 13. Charlestown. — The 'w Grenville " packet
from Falmouth arrived three days ago. Private letters bring
intelligence that the public • officers of this Government are coming
out with all speed. The riots in London seem to have engrossed the
attention of all except during the interval of rejoicing at the arrival
of Lord Lincoln with news of the reduction of Charlestown. Has
received the Act of Parliament which regulates the trade to those
places in America protected by his Majesty's arms. Every regula-
tion it prescribes has been already exactly followed, so there is no
cause for alteration unless it shall be judged expedient to permit
exportation to the West Indies as well as to Europe. Rebel
privateers infest this coast. Three of our ships taken, one called
the " Glasgow." This event has furnished the rebels in North
Carolina with ammunition. Unless the coast is kept clear several
of our rich ships may fall into their hands. Capt. Garner has fixed
the 26th for the convoy to sail. The vessels will have more than
£100,000 value of produce of this Government. Will rejoin his
Excellency by the first ship of war.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 44. 3 pages.
Captain William Spry to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 13. Halifax. — Submits the enclosed, which he
hopes will justify his procedure when distressed by writs served by
claimants on his department. If the debts already proved must
be established by civil judicature so much time will be taken up he
will be unable to go to England. To obviate this, and his opposing
in court his commanding officer, he requests his Excellency to
direct Brig. Gen. McLean to state the objections against the a/cs,
that they may be answered to his satisfaction.
Autograph signed letter and duplicate. Vol. 21, Nos. 195 and 196.
3 pages each.
Enclosing : —
Capt. Spry to Brig. Gen. McLean, 29 July, 1780.
Capt. Spry. A/c, 29 July, 1780.
Capt. Spry to Brig. Gen. McLean, 14 August, 1780.
Capt. Spry to Brig. Gen. McLean, 29 August, 1780.
Capt. Spry to Brig. Gen. McLean, 6 Sept., 1780.
Gov. William Franklin to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 14. New York.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 3. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 285, fo. 117.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 14. Halifax. — Private. The intelligence of a
French armament coming on this coast has engrossed all attention.
No pains have been spared to put the place in defence ; batteries
repaired and constructed ; Citadel Hill entrenched, the ditch
pallisaded an abbatis carried round, and bomb proof magazines
sunk. But for any tolerable protection, either to town or dockyard,
new works will be necessary. The smallest appearance of an attack
in the spring would oblige him to set about them immediately.
Great want of powder. Provisions and other articles are pretty
ample.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 197, 2 pages.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 14. Halifax. — Receipt of letters of 28 June and
5 July. Battalion and flank companies shall be put on a level.
Provincial corps remain on the same footing. Has issued bat,
baggage and forage money to the troops and staff. Accounts will
be sent to the Quarter Master General by his deputy here. The
inspection of Spry's accounts has caused a procedure on his part
very unjustifiable. Is only prevented by the present situation of
affairs from suspending him or placing him under arrest. Will send
the whole for his consideration by the " Charlestown." Scarcity
of money. Discount on bills 7 %. Transmits list of warrants
from 1 Jan. to 30 June ; the vouchers shall go by the " Charles-
town." Requests blank warrants for holding general courts martial.
Last letters from Haldimand 16 Aug. ; everything quiet. The part
of the Knyphausen Regt. which wintered at St. John's was arrived.
Sent off to Quebec eighty recruits from Newfoundland which had
wintered here : hopes they will arrive safe, as they have beaten
off two rebel privateers. Requires clothing and camp equipage for
four companies of his regiment. It is nearly thirty months since
they were clothedo
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 198. 3 pages.
Brig. Gen. McLean to Captain William Spry.
1780, September 14. Halifax. — In answer to the letter of the
6th inst., he acknowledges he has had the accounts for the time
mentioned, except the cash account, which arrived 29 July. Reminds
him that on many occasions he expressed astonishment that the
enormous expense exceeded the value of the works, and that he
could not sign them as approved, but should refer them to the
Commander in Chief. Points out the extraordinary expense of
carpenters during the short and inclement days in December, &c.
Heavy expense of truckage. Extraordinary purchase of lumber.
Recalls his answer to a question as to how the £4,400 in lumber
was disposed of — that he did not know. Instructed him to carry
on no works in the summer of 1779 during his (the Brigadier's)
absence in Penobscot, yet £8,466 appears expended during that
time, yet no additional works worth notice appeared. No suit at
law would induce him to approve accounts to which there are so
many solid objections Informs him no public money passes
through his hands ; the bills alluded to are drawn by Major
Studholme. Will state his objections in writing, and they, with
the answers, shall be sent to the Commander in Chief. His
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disrespect renders him liable to suspension from duty, however, he
may continue the business of his department.
Copy. Countersigned W. Spry. Vol. 21, No. 238. 8 pages.
Enclosed by Capt. Spry to J. Smith, 31 Oct., 1780.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1780, September 16. Head Quarters. — Sends the enclosed
agreeable to request.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 51. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
1780, September 16. H.M.S. "Romulus" New York.—
Passport by Capt. Geo. Gayton for the ship " Blazing Star"
from Philadelphia to Charlestown.
Vol. 20, No. 50. 1 page.
Earl Cornwallis to John Cruden.
1780, September 16. Head Quarters, Waxhaw, S. Carolina —
Commission. For the seizure, superintendence, custody and
management of captured property
Original. Vol. 53, No. 4. 6 pages.
Certified copy in the Cornwallis MSS. ; copy in Lansdowne
House MSS. 68, fo. 167.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 16. Halifax. — Transmits memorial of Lt. Col.
Commandant Goreham relative to his rank and the establishment
of his regiment. With respect to the former, Lt. Col. John Camp-
bell, at Penobscot, is in similar circumstances, though unable to
solicit attention to his pretensions. Also transmits Major Batt's
memorial. Mr. Morris's appointment in the Loyal Nova Scotia
Volunteers, and other circumstances set forth, happened before he
(McLean) arrived in this province, but he believes the facts well
founded.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 199. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 16. Halifax. — Transmits returns from the
70th and 82nd Regts. of officers desirous of promotion by purchase.
Ensign McDonald, of the 84th Regt., is the only officer willing to
purchase.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 200. 1 page.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 17. Head Quarters. — Concerning enclosure
relative to the exchange of John Burke, of Antigua, for Lieut.
Morris, of the Georgia Artillery. Should this be agreeable, will
transmit a release for Mr. Burke discharging him from any obliga-
tion of parole he may have entered into.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 12. 1 page.
Enclosing Gov. Burt to Maj. Gen. Prevost, 15 Jan., 1780.
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Ma j. Gen. John Campbell to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 18. Pensacola, Head Quarters.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 33. 4 pages.
Enclosing Alex. Cameron to Maj. Gen. Campbell, 29 Aug.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139; fo. 601.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1780, September 19. Head Quarters. — " Major General Phillips,
who goes to Elizabeth Town to meet Major General Lincoln, is
intrusted & instructed from me with everything relating to a general
exchange of prisoners of war, as well as of the Troops of Convention,
and also with all matters relative to the commissaries of provisions
& their instructions, who it is intended should reside with the
respective armies.
It is probable Major Gen. Lincoln will have your instructions
to confer upon all these matters with Major Gen. Phillips, but should
that not be the case, I take it for granted you will immediately
send a proper officer for that purpose to Elizabeth Town. I have
the honor to be, &c."
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 49. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1780, September 21. New York. — Separate.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 99. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo.
437 ; copy 308, fo. 154.
Enclosure : —
Memorial of officers. — Lt. Col. S. Birch and ten others to
Sir H. Clinton, representing their loss in drawing their sub-
sistence from the agents, discount on bills being 10 to 15 p.c.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 100. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 441,
dated 20th.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 22. Whitehall.— No. 69.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 47. 4 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 127 ;
copies 685, fo. 181 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Isaac Alyee, refugee.
Certificates as to his loyalty and honesty, 23 September and
25 September, 1780, and on 1 February, 1781.
Vol. 29, No. 83. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinto.v
1780, September 23. Head Quarters, New York. — Proclamation.
Announcing pardon to deserters who should surrender to any of
H.M. troops before 1 Dec. next.
Two printed copies. Vol. 15, No. 128. 1 page.
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[Brigadier General Arnold.]
1780, September 26. New York. — In reply to message why Adj.
Gen. Andre is detained, apprehends a few hours must return him,
as he is under the protection of a flag of truce. Maintains that
commanding at West Point he had undoubted right to send flag
of truce for him, and that after the conversation he handed him
confidential papers. Thinking it proper that he should return by
land, directed him to make use of the feigned name of John
Anderson, and gave him passports. He cannot fail, therefore, of
being immediately sent to New York. (Printed in Sparks' s
Washington VII. 534.)
No signature nor address. Vol. 20, No. 45. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 373.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Washington.
1780, September 26. New York. — Concerning Major Andre.
(Printed in Sparks's Washington VII. 534.)
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 46. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 374.
Timothy Hierlihy, Major Commandant Independent Cos., to
Brigadier General Francis McLean.
1780, September 26. Charlotte Town.— The bearer, Capt.
Osborne, carries returns and accounts, which he hopes will be passed.
Requests a general court martial for Capt. McMullen. Desires to
go to New York to endeavour to get his family from among the
rebels. This island being surrounded with ice in winter has little
to fear from the enemy. Capt. Curgenven is capable of complying
with any commands he may receive during Hierlihy's absence.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 232. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 31 Oct.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1780, September 30. New York. — Has this instant received
letter of this day's date in answer to his of the 26th. It does not
express what time the Board of General Officers delivered their
report, or whether the letter from Gen. Arnold to himself (Clinton)
was offered to their consideration. Indeed, no intimation is given
of its being received, yet it contains declarations of the most serious
consequences in what relates to Major Andre. Must take the liberty
of assuring him that he differs entirely in opinion from the decision
of the American General Officers, nor can he consider Major Andre,
according to the custom of armies, to have been a spy, and conse-
quently by no means liable from the law of arms or nations at war
to suffer death. " I have not the least doubt but your Excellency
will be cautious of putting to death an officer of the British army,
and I am perfectly convinced of the real honesty which governs
your conduct on all occasions, and it will assuredly lead you, Sir,
to not suffer too sudden an operation of so violent a measure."
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Proposes meeting of three persons from each side to discuss the
subject. Will send|Lt. Gen. Robertson and two gentlemen to
Dobbs' Ferry in a flag of truce, where they will wait for a message
and passports.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 98. 3 pages.
General Washington to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, September 30. Head Quarters. — Concerning Major Andre.
(Printed, in part, in Sparks's Washington VII. 538.)
Signed letter. Vol. 15. No. 14. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 377.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1780, September 30. New York. — Answer. (Printed in Sparks's
Washington VII. 539.)
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 44. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 379.
A/cs from Pensacola, West Florida.
James Campbell, Paymaster to the Staff and Contingencies.
A/c of contingencies and disbursements attending the military
department of West Florida between 1 July and 30 September,
£7,200 Is. lOJrf. Examined and approved by Maj. Gen. Campbell.
Original. Vol. 16, No. 38. 2 pages.
Lewis Rose, Indian Store Keeper. A/c for articles purchased as
presents for Indians by order of Maj . Gen. Campbell, also for wharfage
of Indian goods, etc., from 1 August to 30 September, £255 9s. ■]}(!.
Receipted, Pensacola, 30 September, 1780.
Original. Vol. 16, No. 36. 2 pages.
Wm. Gardner, Deputy Commissary General. A/c of contin-
gencies, &c, attending the office of Commissary General of Stores
and Provisions for the Province of West Florida, from 1st July to
30 September, 1780, £254 19s. lljrf. Signed, Pensacola, 30 Sep.,
by Wm. Gardner, D.C.G. ; approved by Maj. Gen. Campbell, and
receipted by Gardner, same date.
Original. Vol. 16, No. 37. 2 pages.
All three enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 31
October, 1780.
James Campbell. A/c of expenses incurred in the office of
Secretary to the General Officer Commanding in W. Florida, from
1 July to 30 September. Approved by Maj. Gen. Campbell.
Receipted, 30 September, 1780, Pensacola.
James Campbell. A/c for expresses and other services of Govern-
ment from the same dates. Approved and receipted as the
preceding.
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Lt. Col. Alex. Dickson. Contingent a/c of expenses incurred in
commanding on the Mississippi, 1 March, 1779, to 30 October.
Approved and receipted as above.
John Falconer & Co. A/c for sundries sold Lewis Rose, Indian
Store, August 10 & 18, 1780. Receipted as above.
J. Lorimer, Hospital Surgeon. Contingent a/c of the hospital
for the quarter ending 30 September, 1780. Receipted.
William Marshall. A/c for rent of stores and enclosures taken
for H.M. service when the enemy appeared off the harbour in April.
Dated Pensacola, 10 July, 1780. Receipted as above.
Andrew Rainsford, Barrack Master. A/c of disbursements
attending the barracks, 1 July to 30 September. Approved and
receipted as above.
Henry Stuart. General a/c of expenses in the Quarter Master
General's Dept. at W. Florida, 1 July to 30 September, 1780, and of
expenses incurred at the Mississippi, from 1 July to 21 September,
1779, £4,415 lis. 4|d. Approved and receipted as above.
Ditto. A/c for his salary as Deputy Quarter Master Genl., £72.
Dated 30 September, 1780.
Ditto. A/c of fresh beef purchased for the troops, from 1 Julv
to this date, £490 7s.
Ditto. A/c of negro labourers employed in the Qr. Mast, and
Commissary Genl.'s Dept.
Ditto. A/c of sundry necessaries purchased for the use of crafts
and carriages employed in the Qr. Mast. Genl.'s Dept.
Ditto.J/A/c oflforage purchased for horses employed in the
Engineer[and Qr.tMast. Genl.'s Dept., &c.
Ditto. A/c of wages paid to masters, sailors and boatmen,
employed on board the different crafts in the service of Government
at Pensacola, 1 July to 30 Sept., £243 18s. lOfd.
Ditto. A/c of horses purchased for the Q. M. G. Dept., same
dates, £113.
Ditto. A/c of clothing, arms, horses, accoutrements, &c, for
the W. Florida Royal Foresters, £631 5s. 9d.
Receipts for pay, — from James Campbell, Major of Brigade ; from
Samuel Moore, Lieut, of Guides, at 4/8 per day ; from Lewis Rose,
as French and Spanish translator, and from Peter Swanson, as
executor to Capt. Charles Walker. Another receipt is from Capt.
Francis Miller, for balance of subsistence for his company of military
batteaumen.
Vol. 13, Nos. 65, 67 to 69, 71 to 77, 79 to 88.
Benedict Arnold to Gen. Washington.
1780, October 1. New York. — (Printed in Sparks's Washington
VII. 540.)
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 40. 4 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1. 138, fo. 386.
188
Gen. Sir Henry C[linton] to Gen. Haldimand.
1780, October 2. New York.
Copies. Vols. 11, No. 123 ; 18, No. 23*, in cipher ; 11, xVo. 125.
1 or 3 pagres.
Originals in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21807 ; copy in the
Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138.
Maj. Gen. James Robertson to Gen. Washington.
1780, October 2. " Greyhound," flag of truce. — Concerning
Major Andre. (Printed in Sparks's Washington VII. 541.)
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 41. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 383.
J. Smith to Lieut. Colonel Campbell, commanding at Penobscot.
1780, October 2. New York. — Encloses, by order of the Com-
mander in Chief, a letter of consequence, which he is to forward
to Gen. Haldimand by a trusty messenger, over land. Is also
directed to enclose papers of Lord Cornwallis's success at Camden.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 124. 1 page.
Tom Mellish to the Hon. Francis Maclean.
1780, October 3. Charlotte town. — Memorial. Representing his
services in raising an additional company to the Independent Com-
panies by warrant from Major Hierlihy, and praying the establish-
ment ofthe warrant or some compensation.
Original. Vol. 21, No. 233. 4 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Washington.
1780, October 4. New York. — Concerning Major Andre.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 43. 4 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 389.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 4. Whitehall.— No. 70.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 42. 5 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 249;
copies 685, fo. 183 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 4. War Office. — Acknowledges letters. Informa-
tion relative to clothing for the 70th and 74th Regiments and
McLean's corps at Halifax has been communicated to the agents
of those corps. List of promotions sent to Amherst to be laid
before his Majesty. Has shown all possible favour to Lt. Smollet
Campbell, of the 71st, recommended in letter of 3rd June.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 178. 1 page.
J. Curgenven, Captain, to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1780, October 6. Charlotte Town. — Memorial. Requests leave
of absence for six months to go to England to settle accounts with
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Government, as Collector of Newhaven and Receiver for Greenwich
Hospital, for near £2,000. By the removal of the Board of Customs,
and other vicissitudes, is unacquainted with the mode of getting
them liquidated by writing. Has been in America thirteen years.
If tluV interferes with Major Hierlihy's absence he would rather
remain on the island until he returns.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 231. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 31 October.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 6. Head Quarters. — Concerning prisoners at
Charlestown. (Printed in Sparks's Washington VII. 234.)
Signed letter Vol. 15, No. 15. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 397 :
and Cornwallis MSS.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 7. Head Quarters. — " I find by the report of our
commissary of prisoners of the proceedings which lately took place
between him and Mr. Loring at Elizabeth Town on the 21st ulto.,
that he was willing, on the part of your Excellency, to accede
substantially to my propositions respecting an exchange of officers,
provided the exchange should be extended to the privates, prisoners
of war, then in your hands at New York. This is perfectly agree-
able to me, and I have accordingly directed our commissary to take
the most immediate measures to carry into execution, as well the
exchange of those privates as of the officers."
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 16. 1 page.
Thomas Desbrisay, Lt. Gov. and Commander in Chief of the
Island of St. John, to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 8. Charlotte Town, Island of St. John.— Refers
to a letter of 23 £>ep., 1779, inclosing his memorial offering to raise
at his own expense a battalion of three or four hundred men. Pro-
poses to make it 500 men if he approves. If not, he desires to be
appointed Lieut. Col. Commandant of Hierlihy's Independent
Company, and he will engage to raise and form them into a corps.
If neither of these proposals is acceptable, offers to command an
independent company raised by Mr. Callbeck, the Atty. General,
for the defence of this Island. Hopes he will be thought a more
proper person to command it than Mr. Callbeck, who was bred an
attorney in Ireland. He himself has been an officer thirty years.
Is but forty- three, and perfectly fit for service.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 201. 3 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to [Gen. Washington].
1780, October 9. New York. — Answer touching prisoners at
Charlestown. (Printed in Sparks's Washington VII. 552.)
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 36. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public RecordO nice, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 397 : and
Cornwallis MSS.
190
Gov. Walter Patterson to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1780, October 10. Halifax.— Defences of the Island of St.
John.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 213. 9 pages.
Letter and papers enclosed by Brig. Gen. McLean to Sir H.
Clinton, 29 October.
Duplicates in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
St. John (Prince Edward I.), 4.
Enclosures : —
Estimate of how much money ivould be requisite to carry on
and finish the fortifications and other public works necessary
for the defence of Charlotte Town, the Capital of the Island of
Saint John.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 210. 2 pages.
A calculation of what the Company of St. John's Volunteers
would annually cost Government if completed to the number of
100 men, as first proposed to be raised for the protection of said
Island.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 217. 2 pages.
Gov. Walter Patterson to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1780, October 10. Halifax.— -Memorial. Requests £3,000 to put
St. John in a state of defence.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 216. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 29 Oct.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1780, October 11. New York. — Separate. Arnold and Andre
affair.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 101. 11 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo.
345 ; copy 308, fo. 155.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1780, October 12. New York.— No. 106.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 102. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo.
465 ; copy 308, fo. 164.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Charles Jenkinson.
1780, October 12. New York.— Transmits list of promotions for
his Majesty's approbation.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 179. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
191
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Maj. Gen. Leslie.
1780, October 12. New York, Head Quarters. — Instructions.
(Printed in the Clinton- Cornwallis Controversy I. 270.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 45. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 461
(dated 20 Sept.) ; and in the Cornwallis MSS.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Gov. Walter Patterson.
1780, October 12. Halifax.— Acknowledges letter of 10th.
Regrets he cannot grant a warrant for the sum contained in his
memorial, not having any orders. Will transmit the papers to
General Clinton for his decision.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 214. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 29 October.
Jno. Saxton to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 12. — Memorial. Refers to a former memorial.
Col. Morris answers that, the case being different from other
refugees, he is at a loss how to proceed. Represents himself ready,
capable and ambitious of serving in any corps or station. Marked
" To Col. Morris. 01. Delancey, D.A. Gen.
Original. Vol 54, No. 6. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Washington.
1780, October 13. New York.— Exchange of Generals Phillips
and Riedesel.
Autograph letter signed H. C. Vol. 20. No. 38. 1 page.
Copy in the Cornwallis MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 13. Whitehall.— No. 71.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 39. 4 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 257 ;
copies 685; fo. 188 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Gov. Walter Patterson to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 13. Halifax. — Brig. Gen. McLean has promised to
forward the letters and papers written to him respecting the govern-
ment of St. John. Apologizes for their prolixity. Desires to
receive orders or instructions directly from his Excellency, the
government being distinct from Nova Scotia. But, as there is no
money chest nearer than Halifax, he suggests the commanding
officer at Nova Scotia be informed of the extent of his (Patterson's)
powers.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 202. 3 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord Amherst.
1780, October 16. New York. — Acknowledges letter acquainting
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him that Capt. Barry, of the 52d Regt. has leave to serve with this
army as Deputy Adjutant General. Refers him to his aid-de-camp,
Capt. St. George, who presents this, for particulars respecting the
present situation. " On the eve of a very important stroke (con-
certed with the rebel General Arnold) it was discovered : — The
General has made his escape to us, but we have lost our Adjutant
General. As it is painful to me to enter into the particulars of
this unhappy affair, I am sure your Lordship will forgive me if I
refer you to Captain St. George."
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 180. 1 page.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 16. Head Quarters. — (Printed in Sparks's
Washington VII. 553.)
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 17. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lord Rawdon to Maj . Rugely, 1 July.
Earl Cornwallis to Lt. Col. Balfour, August (see end).
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 279 ;
and Cornwallis MSS.
Captain Phillips Callbeck to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1780, October 18. Halifax. — Memorial. Quotes orders for
raising the company, and begs that the bounty and subsistence
money may be paid.
Original. Vol. 21, No. 225. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 30 Oct.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.
1780, October 18. New York.
Copies. Vols. 18, No. 24, and 11, No. 126 ; in cipher, No. 127.
1 or 2 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 657;
autograph letter, in cipher, in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS.
21807, fo. 210 ; autograph signed letter 21807, fo. 209.
Jonathan Ketchum to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 18. New York.— Petition. Is from Norwalk,
Connecticut. Represents his losses for his loyalty. That he came
off with Governor Tryon in the year 1779 quite destitute. Has
been sick at Huntington, Long Island. Proffered a memorial to
Gen. Pattison, but that, being improperly made, brought no
relief. One son has died in H.M. service, another has been taken
prisoner Asks his clemency and charity. Recommended by
Jeremiah Learning and John Sayre.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 269. 2 pages.
Lt. Caleb Wheaton to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1780, October 19. Halifax. — Memorial of Lt. Wheaton, of the
Independent Company, under Timothy Hierlihy, Major Com-
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in
andant. Asking his full pay as Lieut., having only received
half pay. His services in the Independent Company. Previous
to that was nineteen months prisoner with the Americans, during
which he received no pay.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 17. 2 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Major General Campbell.
1780, October 21. New York. — Receipt of dispatches. Bat and
forage money is a bounty granted only to troops who take the
field, but in consideration of the fatigue borne by the troops in West
Florida the officers of troops actually present may have the allow-
ance for 1779, and 200 days for present year, according to enclosed
distribution. Withholds consent to the union of the Pennsylvania
and Maryland Loyalists on account of injury done to the commanding
and other officers. Lt. Cordon brings clothing for provincial corps.
Suggests application to Mr. Rigby for a Deputy Pay Master to the
troops in West Florida, and has no doubt his recommendation of
Maj. Campbell will have due weight. Thanks Capt. Heldring
for his services as engineer. Concern at the weakness of the garrison,
since it is impossible to send any reinforcement. Is happy that
Galvez has returned to New Orleans. The enclosed copies of
intercepted Spanish dispatches show the reason of that measure.
Laments his want of money, but cannot relieve him. Hopes by now
Sir Peter Parker has sent a naval force to Pensacola. Necessary to
keep Indians in good humour. Mr. Cameron has written several
long letters on the subject. Has referred the said Mr. Cameron to
him. Hopes he has received ordnance and stores from home.
Letters from Mr. Robinson and Gov. Chester referred for considera-
tion must have been founded on a mistake, as no governor can have
command over troops while an officer of superior rank to a colonel
is present. Appointment of Maj. McDonald is right. Sends
summary lists of prisoners tried by court martial, with confirmation
of their sentences ; also two execution warrants, if one will be
sufficient the other is to be destroyed.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 114. 5 pages.
Captain Spry v. Brigadier General McLean.
The defendant, by his attorney, defends and prays leave of the
Court to imparle until next term of sitting. Filed Halifax,
21 October, 1780. Signed D. Wood, junr., Dep. Clk. Certified and
sealed by Gerard ffitzgerald, Not. Public, 1 November.
Vol. 21, No. 236. 1 page.
Enclosed by Capt. Spry to J. Smith, 31 Oct.
Lieut. Col. John Bayard, Commdt. King's Orange Rangers, to
Brig. General Francis McLean.
1780, October 22. Halifax.— " Having exerted every effort in
my power to recruit the Battn. of King's Orange Rangers, and in
part succeeded, I find myself so greatly embarrassed in private
affairs by the expences accrued from the last recruits got, that abso-
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lute necessity obliges me to solicit in the most particular manner
your indulging me with leave to go to New York for the purpose
of adjusting my matters, the omission of which must involve me
in a very unhappy situation, as I shall be exposed to the caprice of
the civil power ; which I have in my power to prevent by obtaining
yr. leave for a short time of absence from his province ; and, as I
have a wish of exerting myself again to recruit for the Regiment,
I beg leave further to request you'll be pleased to permit Lieut.
Dawson, of the K. 0. Rangers, to go round to New York also, by
this opportunity, as I am assured he has it in his power to procure
many men in that province. I pray you'll not have any objections
to his going, as also myself being so critically situated."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 222. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 29 Oct.
Governor Walter Patterson to Brig. General McLean.
1780, October 22. Halifax. — No. 1. By the answer to his
memorial finds his (McLean's) power in money matters respecting
the Island of St. John so circumscribed and undefined as to make
the situation unpleasant to himself and wretched to the few
troops stationed ^on the risland. Thinks this should be altered.
Half of the men are in miserable huts, not fit to be inhabited by
human beings. The manner in which they are paid is also a great
grievance, the paymaster having to travel to Halifax, and then,
being unable to take the risk of conveying the cash, has to invest
it in necessaries in a very dear market. Mutinies and desertions
frequent. Proposes to write to the General on the plan he pro-
posed to McLean for defending the Island. Requests cash to be
sent, suflicient to pay the six companies till next June ; also that
he will order barracks to be built for lodging the men. " Justice,
prudence and humanity, in my judgment, declare those measures
necessary, and you were good enough to say your powers extended
so far."
Signed copy. Vol. 21, No. 207. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Patterson to Sir H. Clinton, 29 Oct.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 22. Head Quarters. — In answer to his proposals
for a resident commissary, General Phillips transmitted another
set substantially the same, except that these commissaries are to
be appointed by the commanders-in-chief, each by his own authority.
Cannot enter into such an agreement as his power is derived from
Congress. Sends a new set, which, if agreeable to his Excellency,
shall be signed and interchanged.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 20. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Articles of agreement for the appointment of a commissary
of prisoners to reside with the American and British armies
respectively.
Original. Vol. 15, No. 21. 4 pages.
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Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Washington.
1780, October 23. New York.— (Printed in Sparks's Washington
VII. 556.)
Draft. Vol. 20, No. 37. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 291 ;
and Cornwallis MSS.
General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 24. New York. — Proclamation. Authorizing
previously appointed officers (17 July, 1777) to superintend the
imports and exports at New York, to perform the same ; also those
at Charlestown, likewise. Endorsed " Proclamation Superinten-
dents," 24 Oct., 1780.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 130. 2 pages, 2 lines.
General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 24. New York. — Proclamation. Newspaper cut-
ting, which also contains a proclamation by Major Gen. Robertson
of this day.
Vol. 20, No. 197.
Accompanied and mentioned in Elliot's paper of 29 May, 1782.
Moses Foster to Governor James Robertson.
1780, October 25. Bedford, Long Island. — Memorial. Late of
Shelburne, Mass. Has suffered imprisonments and banishment.
Commanded a party of refugees and Indians in Gen. Burgoyne's
army. Has been within the " lynes " upwards of one year and
maintained himself, but has now nothing for his family. Begs
rations and some small pension and shelter.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 290. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to [John Robinson].
1780, October 26. New York. — In obedience to the command
of the Lords of the Treasury of 10 August has directed the sum of
£278 16s. 4i<Z. to be paid to Mr. McLeod. Will attend to their
recommendation of that gentleman.
Copy. Vol. 33,<Wo. 104. 1 page.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
Not dated, but by comparison is found to be same as a copy in
the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 216/dated 26 October,
1780.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. 1/33. 1 page.
Gov. Walter Patterson to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean
1780, October 26. Halifax. " By your answer . . . [Found
to be the same as that dated 22 October].
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 218. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 29 Oct.
196
Captain Phillips Callbeck to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1780, October 27. Halifax. — Memorial. The creditors will not
allow him to leave without paying his accounts. Begs orders may
be given for subsistence due to him to be paid.
Original. Vol. 21, No. 224. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 30 Oct.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to [John Robinson].
1780, October 27. New York.— In answer to letter of 29 July,
there is no detention of the victualling transports by the com-
missary here. Fears they are often delayed for a convoy, as several
applications were made to the Admiral for the last before it was
ordered. No news yet of the Cork fleet. The King's stores are
exhausted, and the measures taken several weeks since to obtain
a small supply from Halifax are in some degree frustrated by the
convoy not having yet sailed in spite of the Admiral's promise to
dispatch it immediately. Requests him to represent to the Lords
of the Treasury the need of keeping up supplies for this army.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 105. 2 pages.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Governor Walter Patterson.
1780, October 27. Halifax. — Letter of 26th inst. received.
Repeats that he is unable to grant money for the public service in
the Island of St. John without his Excellency's direction, to whom he
will send the letters and memorial. " Having received instructions to
furnish the troops on the Island of St. John with provisions, pay,
and cloathing I shall give the necessary orders they shall not suffer
in those respects ; but, as I cannot allow myself to consider that
Island as being in any other respect within the limits of my command,
I regret, and shall lay before the Commander in Chief the very bad
situation in which you represent the barracks to be." The pay-
master shall receive two or three musters in advance on his repre-
senting by memorial the risks attending frequent journeys from
the Island. Is concerned he cannot comply with the several
requisitions made for the service of the Island, but can only obey
his instructions, and keep himself as clear from public accounts as
the nature of his situation will admit.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 208. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Patterson to Sir H. Clinton, 29 Oct.
Another copy, enclosed by Brig. Gen. McLean to Sir Henry
Clinton, 29 October.
Vol. 21, No. 219. 2 pages.
[Gov. Walter Patterson] to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1780, October 27. Halifax— No. 2. "I have the honor to
inclose you herewith a memorial from Capt. Callbeck. After the
difficulties I have experienced in every thing relating to my Govt,
since coming hither, I was determined to wait in silence the result
of our joint representations to the Commander in Chief ; nor could
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any consideration, less alarming than the present, have induced me
to break through my resolution, or to have given you any further
trouble on that subject. Capt. Callbeck's intreaties, the intreaties
of his creditors, the distress and crulty of his case, his merit, nor the
service which his company hath been of to the Island ; all these
considerations together (however I might have felt them) could not
have prevailed. But, Sir, when the lives and properties of the
people intrusted to my care, together with my own, are at stake,
though my hopes of success may be ever so small, my duty to my
King, and every consideration that is dear to man, obliges me to
say something on the present occasion.
" In the letter which I had the honor of writing to you on the
22nd inst., I represented the discontented and distressful situation
of the soldiers upon the Island, for want of pay and proper quarters.
But I still hoped that the attatchment of Capt. Callbeck's Company
to the Island, and its orderly behaviour in general, would enable me
to preserve peace and good order during the ensuing winter. That
only resourse is now cut off by this unexpected stroke. They will
be without subsistance for seven or eight months, and without any
certainty of being paid even then, for who will venture to say they
shall, when it is known that to be enabled to fulfill his promise he
must take a voyage to Head Quarters, at the risk of his life and to
the ruin of his fortune. I will venture to pronounce, no man will
be found ; you cannot yourself, sir, for if that is in your power, it
is also in your power to pay them in the first instance. The men
will be told they are not intitled to pay, consequently not soldiers.
Judge then, yourself, what will follow, and let me entreat you to
place yourself for a few moments only in the situation I must
remain for the whole winter. If you can, I flatter myself you will
do all you can to relieve me. I do not ask it as a favor ; I ask it
as your duty to our master, and I know what I ask is in your power.
I know more. It is right. The existance of the company is
acknowledged by the Commander in Chief, by his taking notice of
it in the general arrangement of the new corps. It has been
acknowledged by yourself, by being victualled and cloathed by
your orders. You have as much power to pay them as you have
to order them provisions and cloathing. You were pleased to say
you thought they were militia. There has been no instance in
America (within my knowledge) of a company of militia being kept
imbodied for five years. But granting it to be the case, when the
militia in England are imbodied for any extraordinary time, they
are fed, cloathed, and paid as his Majesty's other troops. In short,
sir, the matter appears so clear and so proper to me that I can-
not account for the hesitation. I am so much concerned in this
business that you will be good enough to excuse the earnestness
of my language, and I flatter myself if you can you will alter
your opinion. But should it prove otherwise, that the soldiers are
not to be paid, but are to be kept imbodied in a state of uncertainty
whether they are to have pay or not, I shall sum up the whole
by requesting, and I do it most earnestly, that you will give
immediate orders for withdrawing the troops, as we shall be in a
much happier state if left exposed to an accidental attack of an
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outward foe than if kept in continual terror by a domestick enemy.
I have the honor to be, &c."
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 206. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Patterson to Sir H. Clinton, 29 October.
Another copy, same volume, No. 211 ; enclosed by Brig. Gen.
McLean to Sir Henry Clinton, the 29th October.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1780, October 28. New York. — Receipt of letters. John
Watkins, the impressed man, mentioned in letter of 20th July, is
at present on board the " Avenger." When that ship returns the
enquiry he desires shall be made so that the man may be discharged
and return to his friends.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 181. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In
Letters, Original Correspondence 20.
Oliver DeLancey, D.A.Gen., to Colonel Beverley Robinson.
1780, October 28. Head Quarters. — The Commander-in-Chief
desires that the Board who fixed the claims to houses in the town
will also fix the rents to be paid.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 188. 1 page.
Gov. William Franklin to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 28. New York. — Submitting the enclosed.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 14. 3 pages.
Enclosures : —
Draft of Instructions and Regulations for the Board of
Associated Loyalists, composed of Franklin, Josiah Martin,
Ruggles, Coxe, Ludlow, Lutwyche, Rome and Leonard.
Draft of Commission for the same.
Copies. Vol. 17, Nos. 13 and 15. 7 and 3 pages respec-
tively.
Copies of these three papers in the Public Record Office, Am. &
W. I. 285 and 139.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 28. Halifax. — Everything quiet. Empty trans-
ports sent to New York for the Admiral's disposal. Begs some
may be sent early next year to bring coals, &c. Received from the
" Garland " £26,000 designed for Quebec. Mr. Thompson appointed
deputy paymaster, vice Turner, deceased. Recommends Lieut. Jas.
Dunlop to succeed Captain Alex. Campbell by purchase ; he is now
a prisoner with the rebels. Requests him to try and exchange
Lieuts. Rutherford, Maxwell, Dunlop and Anderson, who have been
prisoners since March, 1779. Major Craig sent to New York to
settle the recruiting and subsistence accounts of the 82d Companies
there, after which he is to go to Europe on the same errand and
his private affairs. Refers to him for information respecting the-
post, &c.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 203. 4 pages.
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Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to [Governor Walter Patterson].
1780, October 28. Halifax. — No. 2. Repeats that lie can make
no alterations with respect to troops in the Island of St. John
without further directions from Clinton. Can only transmit Capt.
Callbeck's memorial to Head Quarters.
f ^Copy. Vol. 21, No. 205. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Patterson to Sir H. Clinton, 29 Oct.
Another copy, same volume, No. 212 ; enclosed by Brig. Gen.
McLean to Sir H. Clinton, 29 October.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1780, October 29. New York.— Separate.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 103. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo.
497 ; copy 308, fo. 182.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 29. Halifax. — Encloses letters which have passed
between Governor Patterson and himself. In all his replies has
been influenced by the consideration of having no instructions
whatever relative to St. John as connected with his command, and
bhe impropriety of granting money for services in another civil
government. Begs to mention the difficulties attending the supply-
ing that place with provisions — it might be done better from Europe.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 220. 2 pages.
Enclosing Gov. Patterson to Brig. Gen. McLean, 10 October.
Memorial of Gov. Patterson, 10 October.
Estimate of money required to carry on the fortifica-
tions, &c., see 10 October.
Calculation of the annual expense of the six companies,
see 1 July.
Calculation of what the Company of Volunteers would
annually cost if completed, &c, &c, see 10 October.
Answer of Brig. Gen. McLean, 12 October.
Gov. Patterson to Brig. Gen. McLean, 26 October.
Answer of Brig. Gen. McLean, 27 October.
Gov. Patterson to Brig. Gen. McLean, 27 October.
Answer of Brig. Gen. McLean, 28 October.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 29. Halifax. — Has taken on himself to give leave
to Lt. Col. Bayard, of the King's Orange Rangers, to go to New
York to get his private affairs settled. Lt. Dawson, of that corps,
has permission to go to recruit as the Govt, of Newfoundland has
stopped recruiting in his Government.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 221. 1 page.
Enclosing Lt. Col. Bayard to Brig. Gen. McLean, 22 Oct.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 29. Halifax.— Received letter from Lt. Col.
Commandant Campbell, 74th Regt., requesting leave for Major
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Campbell of that Regt. to go to Britain. As it is not in his power
to grant this, he has given the Major leave to go to New York to
solicit his Excellency's permission.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 246. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to [Captain William Spry].
1780, October 29. Halifax. — Stating objections to his account;
the general grounds being that a survey of the works in no way
justifies so large a sum ; that part of it wTas under General Massey's
term of command, for which he is not responsible ; and that,
though receipts are supplied, no detail of the expenditure or applica-
tion of the materials is supplied. True copy, W. Spry, Commanding
Engineer.
Vol. 21, No. 237. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Capt. Spry to Jno. Smith, private, 31 Oct., 1780.
Another copy enclosed by Brig. Gen. McLean to Sir H. Clinton,
2 Nov., 1780.
Vol. 21, No. 245. 5 pages.
Gov. Walter Patterson to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1780, October 29. Halifax. — No. 3. Acknowledges answers to
his letters of 26th and 27th. Quotes from the first " having received
instructions to furnish the troops . . . with provisions, pay
and clothing I shall take care they shall not suffer," and points
out that the second letter, saying it is not in his power to pay
Capt. Callbeck's Company, is contradictory. Is at a loss to account
for his refusal. Is mortified his last letter merited so little atten-
tion ; did not ask any favour for Capt. Callbeck ; placed the matter
on what he thought would weigh with every servant of the crown —
his duty.
Signed copy. Vol. 21, No. 204. 4 pages.
Enclosed in the following letter.
Gov. Walter Patterson to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 29. Halifax.— That he and Brig. Gen. McLean
have differed about some representations and requests. As the
matter must be settled by his Excellency he has enclosed copies
of the letters which have passed between them.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 209. 2 pages.
Enclosing letters between himself and Brig. Gen. McLean of
22, 27, 28 and 29 October.
Lord Rawdon to [Gen. Sir Henry Clinton].
1780, October 29. Camp between Broad R. & Catawba.
(Printed in the Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy I. 277.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 48. 5 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Oftice, Am. & W. I. 139. fo. So.
Elizabeth Gosling to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 30. New York.— Petition. Is told by Col.
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Morris she must renew her petition. Begs, therefore, rations for
herself and five small children, her husband ; being dead and one
of her sons in H.M. service. Followed by, certificates, 28 Oct.,
signed by Gov. Franklin, John Smyth, Philip Kearny and Fred.
Smyth.
Signed. Vol. 29, Nos. 101 and 102. 2 pages.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 30. Halifax. — Encloses two memorials relative to
bounty money and the pay of a company raised by him. Was
informed by Maj. Gen. Massey that this company was to be dis-
missed ; therefore, could not satisfy the demands without his
Excellency's directions. Adds that he is satisfied with the facts
of the memorial, and commends the character of Captain Callbeck.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 226. 2 pages.
Enclosing two memorials of Capt. Callbeck, 18 and 27 October.
Gov. Walter Patterson to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 30. Halifax. — No. 3. Has appointed, until he is
honoured with orders, John Stewart to be ordnance storekeeper at
Charlottetown. Shows the necessity of this appointment, and
hopes his Excellency will confirm it. Desires him to fix the salary
and the method of its payment.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 223. 2 pages.
Major General John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 31. Head Quarters, Pensacola. — . . . "The
Chactaw Indians appear at length to be gained over to espouse our
cause . . . the Spaniards having failed in furnishing the
presents they had promised. ... In the first transport of their
zeal they committed some acts of cruelty on French inhabitants
. . . but they are now made thoroughly sensible that friendship
and alliance with us are not to be cemented by barbarity, and will,
I flatter myself, demean themselves hereafter with more humanity."
Works begun at Red Cliffs. Are still uninvaded ; some disaster
must have befallen the expedition from the Havannah, but no
news can be had. Scarcity of rum. Difficulty of clothing the
provincial troops.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 42. 3 pages.
Major General John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 31. Head Quarters, Pensacola. — Sends a/c of
staff and contingent expenses ending 30 September. Also a/c of
extraordinary expenses in the Indian Department from 1 Aug. to
same date. [See 30 September.] P.S. — Monthly return of troops
accompanies.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 39. 1 page.
Major General John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 31. Pensacola. — On the enclosed memorial from
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officers of corps, and on a representation from Lt. Col. Dickson as
to his expenses. Further recommendation of Capt. Foster of the
same corps.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 34. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
Memorial of Col. Hanodeden, 3rd Regi., Waldeck ; Wm.
Stiell, Lt. Col. 3rd Batt. 60th ; Wm. Allen, Lt. Col., United
Corps Pennsylvania and Maryland Loyalists ; Wm. Johnstone,
Cap. Royal Artillery ; and Anthony Forster, Capt. 16th
Regt., on behalf of self and officers of their respective corps, to
Maj. Gen. John Campbell Praying bat and forage money,
provisions and necessaries being so high.
Vol. 16, No. 35. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1780, October 31. New York.— Separate.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 104. 3 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo.
601 ; copies 308, fo. 190 : and in Admiralty, Secretary, In Letters,
486.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1780, October 31. New York. — Encloses return of recruits
received by the last fleet from England, with copy of report of
their state made by a Board of Field Officers. Calls attention to
the hardship done to them and their regiments by drafting them
into others different from those for which they were enlisted and
clothed.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 182. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 20.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 31. Halifax. — Refers the enclosed memorial to
his Excellency's consideration. Requests his secretary's salary
may be raised from 5/- to 10/- per day.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 227. 1 page.
Enclosing John Marshall to Brig. Gen. McLean, 8 May, 1780.
Another copy enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton,
16 July, 1781.
Vol. 13, No. 204. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 31. Halifax. — Encloses memorials and contingent
account from Hierlihy . As by Maj . Gen. Massey's orders he cannot
regard that island as under his command further than furnishing
pay, clothing and provisions to the troops, he could only refer them
to his Excellency.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 230. 1 page.
Enclosing Memorial of Maj. Hierlihy to McLean, 26 Sep.
Memorial of J. Curgenven to Brig. Gen. McLean, 6 Oct.
203
Lord Rawdon to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, Oct. 31. Camp between Broad R. & Catawba, South
Carolina.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 49. 3 pages.
Copies of this and enclosure in the Public Record Office, Am. &
W. I. 156 ; and CornwaUis MSS.
Enclosure : —
Lord Rawdon to Maj. Gen. Leslie.
1780, October 31. Camp between Broad R. & Catawba,
South Carolina.
Signed copy. Vol. 19, No. 50. 3 pages.
Captain William Spry to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, October 31. Halifax. — Transmits duplicates of letters.
" General McLean not having been pleased to send me his objections
to my accounts till yesterday, and the Charles Town frigate being
to sail to-morrow, leaves me so short an interval of time as puts
it out of my power to make the answers to those objections I might
otherwise have done, and, therefore, can now only request permis-
sion, in general terms, to assure your Excellency that I can, with
the utmost facility, remove every one of them when the accounts
come to be proved before the Court, where they are now depending ;
and that they might, with equal ease, have been removed long ago
if the General had been so good to give me the opportunity, by
stating the objections in writing, which I had so often intreated of
him to do previously to my being arrested. But as he has now
thought proper, by his counsel, to file an emparlance to my suit
till the next term, which is not before April, and I have been oblig'd
to find special bail for my appearance then, or be sent to jail, I am
deprived of taking the benefit of your Excellency's leave to go to
England, or even to Head Quarters, personally to explain my
accounts to your Excellency, and am therefore under the necessity
of signifying my intention of remaining in America another year.
At the same time, I beg your Excellency will accept my most
sincere thanks for the indulgence you had been pleased to grant me."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 229. 3 pages.
Captain William Spry to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1780, October 31. Halifax. — Acknowledges letter of 29th inst.,
containing the objections which he has so often entreated. As an
emparlance to his suit is filed, is unable to go to England. Requests
him to signify to his Excellency his intention of remaining in
America for another campaign, and thanks for the indulgence
granted.
Autograph copy. Vol. 21, No. 235. 2 pages.
Enclosed in his letter to John Smith below.
Another copy enclosed by Brig. Gen. McLean to Sir A. Clinton,
2 Nov., 1780.
Vol. 21, No. 243. 1 page.
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Captain William Spry to Jno. Smith, Secretary to the Commander-
in-Chief.
1780, October 31. Halifax. — Sends the enclosed. Had Gen.
McLean examined and settled his accounts quarterly, as given in,
any objections might have been easily removed, but after two or
three years it is impossible to produce the original evidences of all.
Maintains it is impossible for any one to estimate the value of
works by walking over them. Refers for evidence to Capt. Johnston,
of the 70th, going to New York. Has regularly applied for money
in advance, and presented memorials when the quarters closed.
Was always put off with a want of money in the garrison, not with
any objections to the accounts. Could not agree to pay ofT Major
Studholme's or Mr. Williams's a/cs in preference to others equally
just, though Gen. McLean offered from four to six thousand pounds
to pay off these.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 234. 4 pages.
Enclosing letters between Capt. Spry and Gen. McLean, see
14 & 29 August, 6 & 14 September, 29 & 30 October. Petition of
Gen. McLean, defendant, to imparle, filed 21 October.
Parliament.
1780, November 1. — The King's Speech; also the Lords' address,
with the King's answer.
Printed. 2 papers. Vol. 20, Nos. 30, 31. 2 pages & 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 9 Nov.
Lord George Germain to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 1. Whitehall. — Separate. Lord Dalrymple,
appointed minister at the Court of Warsaw, to come home.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 35. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 329 ;
432, fo. 178.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 1. War Office. — Acknowledges letters of 10th
July & 24th August, with monthly returns of the forces and certi-
ficates of general and staff officers. List of promotions transmitted
in letter of 10th August approved, except the proposed appointment
of Mr. T. Cockell, late of the Marines, it being against the King's
rules that any person shall come into the army from the Marines.
He may come into the army as ensign, as he resigned his former
commission in June, 1779.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 185. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 1. War Office.— Regulations concerning the
sale of commissions abroad.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 186. 4 pages.
205
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 1. War Office. — Desires to know when the
clothing sent for certain enumerated regiments was forwarded
from New York to the Leeward Islands. If for want of a proper
conveyance it has remained in store at New York he requests that
the clothing for the 4th, 5th and 49th Regts. may be sent to England
or Ireland, as those regiments have been drafted and sent home.
The remainder is to be forwarded by the first opportunity.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 187. 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 1. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol 4, No. 183. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of promotions.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 184. 1 page
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 2. Halifax. — Takes the liberty of laying before
him what has passed here relative to the a/cs of Capt. Spry, Com-
manding Engineer. The extraordinary procedure already men-
tioned was that gentleman's suing him in the Courts of Common
Law for the balance due. The Atty. and Solicitor General say that
a final hearing cannot take place till April next, at which he is con-
cerned, since Capt. Spry insinuates that it deprives him of the leave
of absence granted by the Commander-in-Chief. Is doubtful
whether the permission to keep him in the command after such a
step will be approved. Has only to add that the works constructed
here appear so very inadequate to the enormous sums expended
that he must hesitate to affix any signature implying approbation.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 242. 2 pages.
Enclosing Abstract of Capt. Spry's a/c, 30 June.
Brig. Gen. McLean. Objections to these a/cs, 29 Oc .
Capt. Spry to Brig. Gen. McLean, 31 Oct.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 4. Halifax. — Sends the enclosed ; requests
orders.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 247. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Abraham D'Aubant, Engineer in Ordinary, to Brig. General
McLean.
1780, November 3. Halifax. — Finds himself put off from the
direction of the Engineer Department here by Capt. Spry having
determined to remain the ensuing winter. Requests permission
to return to New York in the same way as if Capt. Spry had
actually availed himself of the leave, and it had expired.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 248, 1 page.
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Brig Gen. Francis McLean to Captain D'Aubant.
1780, November 4. Halifax. — Answer. Is sorry he cannot
acquiesce in the requisition in his letter of yesterday without the
Commander-in-Chiefs approbation. Copy of letter shall be
transmitted for his determination.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 249. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 4. Halifax. — Arrival of seven sail of victuallers,
being part of the fleet which sailed 24 August from Portsmouth,
bound to Quebec ; the remainder of the fleet expected soon with
the " Orpheus." As it is too late for them to proceed, he suggests
that the perishable part of their cargo be landed here, and the rest
remain on board ready to push out early in the spring.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 252. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Washington.
1780, November 4. New York. — Has received letter of 22nd
October respecting the appointment of Commissaries of Prisoners
residing with the British and American armies. Has no objection
to receive one at New York. Phillips reports needs of Troops of
Convention ; asks, therefore, passports for flag of truce. Exchanges
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 34. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 295 ;
extract 156, fo. 445.
Treasury Minutes.
1780, November 4. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Read
letter from Sir H. Clinton, 29 Aug., 1780, with state of necessaries
sent out in 1777, 1778, 1779 ; also stoppages for those in 1777, and
representing that, as the prices of the articles sent out in 1778-9,
have not been made known, no stoppage can be made. Read letter
from Germain, 29 Oct., transmitting lists of camp equipage, etc.,
for 1781, and report of Board of Field Officers as to damaged and
unfit for service. Report to be transmitted to Mr. Harley and Mure,
Son and Atkinson, and direct them to attend Thursday next.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 14. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 9 Dec.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 5. Halifax.— Capt. Colpoys, of the "Orpheus,"
arrived here late last night. He has from £30,000 to £35,000 on
board. It was intended for Quebec, but he was ordered to land
it here if he could not effect his passage.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 253. 1 page.
Lord Amherst to Lord George Germain.
1780, November 6. Whitehall. — Acknowledges letter of 4th
inst. When the names of Major Tarleton and Capt. Ross were laid
before the King he directed the latter should be promoted to the
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rank of Major, and expressed his sense of the former's services in
nattering terms without ordering additional rank, he having only
lately been appointed as Major.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 28. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 9 Nov.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to the Trustees of Captured Property.
1780, November 6. New York. — Transmitting petition of
merchants.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 88. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 302, fo. 203.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.
1780, November 9. New York.
Copies. Vol. 11, Nos. 128 and 130; in cipher, No. 129; also
in Vol. 18, No. 24*. 1 page each.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 661 ;
Colonial Correspondence, Quebec, 18 ; Board of Trade, Canada
(Quebec), 8, fo. 119 ; and in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS 21865,
fo. 134.
Lord George Germain to [Gen. Sir Henry Clinton].
1780, November 9. Whitehall. — Circular. Transmitting the
enclosed.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 33. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 397 ; and in the
British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21704, fo. 78, and 21710, fo. 126.
Enclosures : —
King's Speech and Address of the Lords, see 1 November.
Address of House of Commons to the King. Presented 8
November, drawn up on the 1th.
Printed. Vol. 20, No. 32. 3 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 9. Whitehall.— No. 72.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 29. 6 pages.
Enclosing Lord Amherst to Lord G. Germain, 6 Nov.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 333 ;
copies 432, fo. 190 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 9. Whitehall.— Supposed No. 73.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 27. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 341 ;
copies 432, fo. 195 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1780, November 11. New York.— No. 110.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 105. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. L 138, fo.
669 ; copy 308, fo. 234,
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Captain William Spry to Captain Smith, Secretary to his
Excellency the Commander-in-Chief.
1780, November 11. Halifax. — Requests him to lay the
enclosures before his Excellency provided the originals or copies do
not come to hand from Genl. McLean in the " Charlestown " frigate.
This goes by the " Bonetta."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 259. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Captain Wm. Spry to Brig. Gen. Francis McLean.
1780, November 11. Halifax. — In answer to his objections,
reminds him first he had already signed and approved the
accounts to 30 September, 1778, to the close of Gen. Massey's
command ; that by reason of delays nearly £400 had been
expended as interest. Cannot admit that any survey long after
the services were performed could be a sufficient cause for
reprobating his accounts, as many of the works had gone to
decay. Complains of the delay in examining the a/cs, and in
his being forced into having recourse to the civil law merely
to obtain the protection of government from the suits brought
against himself. Lt. Col. Bruce can testify to the works carried
on in his (McLean's) absence at Penobscot, as he gave the orders.
As for the boat's crew, has always, with other commanding
engineers, had the same allowance ; indeed, has charged by
mistake currency instead of sterling. The lumber has been
carefully issued and applied. As for the winter employment
of trucks, they do not amount to quite three, and the carpenters
were scarcely sufficient for the making and repairing intrenching
tools. Will endeavour to remove any further objections if they
are stated to him. True copy, W. Spry, Commanding Engineer.
Vol. 21, No. 258. 10 pages.
1780, November 10. Halifax. — Copies of affidavits given in
to Gen. McLean, 11 Nov., 1780, respecting Capt. Sprijs
accounts.
Vol. 21, No. 257. 7 pages.
Earl Cornwallis to Maj. Gen. Alex. Leslie.
1780, November 12. Camp at Winnsborough, between Broad
River & Water ee. — Plans for meeting him at Cross Creek, and his
entering Cape Fear River. Protests that it was not his wish that
he (Leslie) was removed from Carolina. (Printed in the (linton-
Cornwallis Controversy I. 295.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 51. 3 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 101.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 12. Halifax.— The " Charlestown," being ready
to sail when his Excellency's letter of 10 September was received,
has applied for a convoy for four of the victuallers here intended
for Quebec, and directed the Commissary to get these ready with
the utmost expedition. Will forward others.
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 260. 2 pages.
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Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Lt. Col. Thomas Brown.
1780, November 15. Pensacola. — Expects invasion of the
Spaniards. Desires reinforcement of Creek Indians.
Extract. Vol. 20, No. 2. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lt. Col. Brown to Earl Cornwallis, 17 Dec, and by
him forwarded to Sir H. Clinton, 29 Dec.
Also in the Cornwallis MSS.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 15. Quebec. — Three letters.
Copies. Vol. 18, No. 1/30, 31, 32.
Copy of each in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807.
Lieut. Col. Nisbet Balfour to Maj. Gen. Alexander Leslie.
1780, November 16. Charlestown. — " This moment Lord Corn-
wall's dispatch of the 12th is arrived. As he mentions the contents,
I think I may venture to expect you here, shou'd the opportunity
of getting into Cape Fear be difficult, which I take it for granted
it will be. So shall prepare a room in your own house for you.
" Adieu until we meet which I hope will be soon, very soon. I
ever am," &c.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 53. 1 page.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 16. Head Quarters. — Requesting a passport
for the sloop " Carolina Packet " from Philadelphia to Chanestown,
laden with provisions and clothing for the American troops prisoners
of war there. Also that Mrs. Mary Mathews, with two biack servants,
may go to Charlestown in above vessel ; and, as her business cannot
be transacted by the time that ship returns, he requests she may be
allowed to take some other opportunity for that purpose.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 22. 2 pages.
Gov. John Dalling to Earl Cornwallis.
1780, November 17. Jamaica. — To further Lord Charles
Montagu in raising a corps in S. Carolina.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 35. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Jamaica, 21.
Governor Dalling to the Rt. Hon. Lord Charles Montagu.
[1780], November 17. Jamaica. — Instructions relat've to his
raising a corps in Carolina to serve in Jamaica or elsewhere m
America
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 34.* 2 pages.
This and the above enclosed by Lt. Col. Balfour to Sir H. Clinton,
5 Feb., 1781.
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Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 18. Winsborough Camp. — Has given Lt. Col.
Turnbull, of the New York Volunteers, leave to proceed to New
York in hopes that a change of climate may help to restore his
health. Is under obligations to that gentleman for his services in
this province, and highly commends his zeal.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 58. 1 page.
Captain George Gayton to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 19. " Romulus," Hampton Road. — " Since my
last, of the 5th instant, his Majesty's ship Iris arrived from Charles-
town with Lt. Gratton, charged with dispatches from Lt. Genl.
Earl Cornwallis to Major General Leslie. In consequence of which
letter it was judged for the good of his Majesty's service that Ports-
mouth shou'd be evacuated, and the troops removed to Cape Fear,
which was strongly recommended by his Lordship if it could be
done consistent with Major Genl. Leslie's instructions from you.
Part of the troops was embarked immediately on board of the
transports under pretence of an expedition up James River.
" Nov. 12th. — Dispatched his Majesty's ship Blonde to Charles-
town with an answer to the Earl of Cornwallis's letter, committed
to the care of Lt. Gratton ; when I wrote to the Commanding
Officer by sea to give us every assistance in his power, such as
pilots, crafts, provisions, &c, as we are much in want of all.
" Do. 16th, at noon. — The troops marched out of Portsmouth
to the old fort, place of their final embarkation.
" Do. 17th. — Early in the morning the troops being all embarked,
light airs southerly down the river, got under sail with the fleet, &
very fortunately anchored all safe in Hampton Road about noon.
The rear of the fleet had not been long at an anchor here before the
wind came to the northward, and b lowed hard for 24 hours.
Luckily no damage done to the fleet, except 2 empty sloops & a
small schooner driving on shore.
" Every place that we have been at, found best part of the
inhabitants had left their houses & taken their furniture with them,
except a few women & children & old men.
"Do. 21st — At 8 o'clock in the morning ; just going to get under
sail, wind at south, light airs. Hope to get the fleet down to
Lynhaven Bay to-day ; but I shall not stop there if the wind comes
favourable, but proceed to the southward for Cape Fear. I mean
to leave a ship off the Capes for a few days in case any thing shou'd
be dispatched from New York."
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 47. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. Alexander Leslie to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1.780, November 19. On board the " Romulus," Hampton Rd. —
No. 4. Recounts the leaving Portsmouth in order to reinforce Lord
Cornwallis. Left the works entire ; hopes the ground may still
be taken up, as it is the key to the wealth of Virginia and Maryland.
Laments weakness in ships of war. The Hessians a most respect-
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able corps. Loss of the provincials by desertion. The people
seem tired of the war. P.S. — -Is afraid the move up the De'aware
has not taken place. The want of small craft and light armed
vessels crampt them much. In regard to provisions, refers him to
Mr Wier. Gov. Hamilton is driven back to Hampton, something
having happened to the sloop in the late gale. (Printed in the
Clinton- Cornwallis Controversy I. 297.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 46. 6 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 97.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to the Board of Directors of
Associated Loyalists (Wm. Franklin and others).
1780, November 20. — Commission and Instructions.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 16. 7 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 189 ;
144, fo. 105 ; 285, fo. 132.
Gen. Washington to [Gen. Sir Henry Clinton].
1780, November 20. Head Quarters. — Concerning proposed
exchange of all prisoners. (Printed, with omissions, in Sparks' s
Washington VII. 301.)
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 23. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 299 ;
extract 156, fo. 465.
Lord Amherst to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 21. Whitehall.— The Secretary at War has sent
to him extract of letter of 8th Sept., containing a memorial from
Lt. Col. Birch, 17th Regt. of Light Dragoons, in behalf of officers
of that Regiment. Has laid the memorial before the King, who
received it graciously, but did not give any particular commands
upon it.
Signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 188. 1 page.
Gov. Thomas Chittenden to George Clinton, Gov. of the State
of New York, &c.
1780, November 22. In Council, Arlington, State of Vermont.
Two copies. Vols. 18, No. 2/E. 4, & 11, No. 136. 1 page each.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, private, 2 Aug.,
1781.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Col. Corr., Quebec, 18, No. 49 ;
and in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21835, fo. 46.
Hannah Lewis to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 27. New York. — Memoral. Is widow of
Curtis Lewis, of Chester County, Pennsylvania, late one of the
Commissioned Guides who joined Sir W. Howe's army, and was
employed as a messenger and guide. She was obliged to leave that
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province in August last, lost her husband soon after, and is now
left in distress with six children. Begs continuance of her late
husband's pay, and rations. Recommended by S. Shoemaker and
Col. Bev. Robinson.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 317. 2 pages.
Sarah Lawson, refugee.
1780, November 28. New York. — Recommendation signed by
Col. Bev. Robinson that the bearer is widow of a corporal in the
Loyal American Regiment, and prays rations for herself, children
and old mother.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 327* 1 page.
Thomas Monk to Colonel W. Tonge.
1780, November 28. — To be explicit upon the subject mentioned
yesterday respecting the regiment, acquaints him that in a late
memorial he informed the Commander-in-Chief that the expense
incurred in raising recruits (for which the regiment is still in debt)
was in expectation of the appointment of field and staff officers
agreeable to orders of the Commander-in-Chief in June, 1776, and
of consequent vacancies being filled. Hoped he (Tonge) would
succeed Lt. Col. Denson. Has expressed a readiness to try and
complete the regiment, if it is desired by his Excellency, and
would be glad to be helped by him as Lieutenant Colonel. Wishes
him success.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 254. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Col. Tonge to Sir H. Clinton. 30 Nov.
Mr. Perrot, refugee.
1780, November 28. Head Quarters. — Note from 01. Delancey,
D. Adj. -General, to the Commissary General, that the bearer,
Mr. Perrot, is to have rations from the date of this order in New
York, with, at foot, another from T. A. Coffin to Col. Morris, " Mr.
Wier directs me to request you would include Mr. Perrot in your
weekly return."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 256.
Nicholas Ashton & Co. to Lord North.
1780, November 29. — Memorial similar to that on 10 November,
but with an additional state of the first cost, freight and insurance
of 21,429 bushels.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 23. 3 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Washington.
1780, November 29. New York. — Concerning exchange of
prisoners.
Draft. Vol. 20, No. 24. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 303 ;
extract 156, fo. 469.
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Captain W. Tonge to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November 30. Windsor, Nova Scotia. — Refers to a
memorial of a year ago, in which, he set forth his long services, and
the wishes of all the captains of the Loyal Nova Scotia Volunteers
that he might succeed Lt. Col. H. D. Denson. Was informed that
his Excellency had referred his pretensions to Brig. Gen. McLean,
who in answer to the enclosed memorial, had not yet received any
orders on the subject. The officers have used their utmost exertions
to recruit the Regiment. Refers to Capt. Monk's letter. Hopes
his own supplication as an old soldier will not be in vain. Lt. Gen.
Robertson may recollect him when at the siege of Louisbourg.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 255. 4 pages.
Enclosing Capt. Tonge's Memorial to Brig. Gen. McLean, 22 Jan.
Thos. Monk to Capt. Tonge, 28 Nov., 1780.
Lt. Col. N. Balfour to Maj. Gen. Alexander Leslie.
N. D. [? 1780, November.] — " The safety of this province now
is concerned in your getting as fast as possible near us. The dis-
patches for Sir Henry Clinton sent by the Beaumont are to explain
everything that happened here of late, the requisition for your
coming to Cape Fear, &c." Therefore, Lord Cornwallis wishes
them to be sent by a man of war as quickly as possible. " A pilot
is sent in the Beaumont, and more will be lying ready for you in
the river" . . as also all sorts of good things — rice, salt,
pork, &c.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 52. 1 page.
Jane Isabella Winslow (widow of Chaplain Winslow) to General
Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, November. New York. — Memorial. By the sudden death
of her husband has lost her whole support and that of seven children.
He had the appointment of chaplain in Gen. Skinner's brigade, and
an allowance of rations and quarters. He was for near thirty years
in the service of the Society for Propagating the Gospel, and was
compelled to leave his charge near Boston.
Original. Vol 25, No. 288. 1 page.
Board of Associated Loyalists to Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 1. New York.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 17. 10 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 201 ;
and 285, fo. 137.
Charles Jenkinson to Lord Amherst.
1780. December 2. War Office. — Being uninformed of the
transactions to which the enclosed letter, from Sir Henry Clinton,
of 31st October, and accompanying papers, relate, has transmitted
them to his Lordship. They appear to deserve attention, and he
has no doubt he will cause enquiry to be made, and give directions
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remedying the inconveniences and hardships complained of
Desires to be informed of measures taken, that an answer may be
returned to Sir Henry.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 195. 1 page.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 5 December.
Charles Jenkinson to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 2. War Office. — Acknowledges receipt of letter
of 8th September, enclosing copy of Colonel Birch's memorial.
Has transmitted it to Lord Amherst, who says he has laid it before
the King, and by his Majesty's command has written to him thereon.
Encloses promotions in case Dr. Morris should wish to retire on
half pay on account of his age ; no one is to be appointed to the
office of Inspector General in his room. No officer of the hospital
is to be allowed to hold two commissions, as he cannot properly
discharge the duty of both.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 189. 2 pages.
Enclosures : — Lists of Promotions and Leaves of Absence.
Copies. Vol. 4, Nos. 190 and 191. 2 pages and 1 page.
Treasury Minutes.
1780, November 9 and December 2. Whitehall, Treasury
Chambers. — Resume consideration of the subjects on Nov. 4.
Extracts relating to necessaries to be sent out to be forwarded to
Lieutenant General Amherst for his opinion on the quantities and
the qualities of samples. Direct Mure, Son and Atkinson to lay
before Lieutenant General Amherst following samples [list follows
of camp equipage, horse accoutrements, &c.]. 2 Dec. Read letter
from Lieutenant General Amherst that he had ordered a Board of
Officers to inspect the patterns. That samples and duplicates had
been sealed, &c. Read report of the Board of Officers thereon.
Mr. Harley to provide the following quantities of articles, for which
he will be allowed a commission of 1| per cent, [then follows a list
of clothing]. Direct Mure and Co. to provide following quantities,
for which they will be allowed 1J per cent, [then follows a list of
camp equipage for infantry and cavalry, necessaries for the Pro-
vincial troops, necessaries for the depot, horse furniture and
accoutrements]. Copies of letters and samples to be sent to Mr.
Knox.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 15. 9 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 9 December.
Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 3. Winsborough Camp. — (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy I. 302.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 59. 10 pages.
Duplicate signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I.
139, fo. 339 ; signed copy 156, fo. 543 ; and copy 156, fo. 559.
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Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 4. S. Carolina.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 60. 3 pages.
Enclosing Earl Cornwallis to Lt. Col. Cruger, 18 August.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 409 ;
and 631, fo. 160.
Ma j. Oliver De Lance y to Col. Morris.
1780, December 4. Head Quarters. — " Col. Cuyler is to receive
two rations of provisions till further orders."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 219. 1 page.
John Robinson to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 4. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Application
having been made to the Treasury for payment of a bill for £350,
drawn by Frederick Smyth, Chief Justice of New Jersey, on account
of his salary of £400 a year, which salary was, by letter to Sir William
Howe of 26th September, 1777, directed to be paid in America,
under the peculiar circumstances of the case the bill is ordered to
be paid, but Mr. Smyth is told not to draw any more bills for his
allowance, and he (Sir Henry) is desired to pay him his salary in
future.
Signed letter. Vol. 14, No. 57. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
John Robinson to Frederick Smyth, of New Jersey.
1780, December 4. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — The
bill drawn on R. Walpole on account of his salary is to be paid,
but he is desired not to draw any more bills for payment of his
allowance in this country, but the same must be paid in America,
as heretofore, by the Commander-in-Chief.
Copy. Vol. 14, -No. 59. 1 page.
The letter to Sir Henry Clinton is supposed also to have
enclosed copy of the warrant to Ch. Jus. Smyth, see 14 May,
1772.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 5. Whitehall. — No. 74. Receipt of various
letters by Captain St. George. Andre's capture ; the pension to the
Major's mother, &c. From Arnold's sincerity and knowledge of
Washington's army, &c, Germain hopes they will form another
plan which will hasten the dissolution of the rebellion. Impatient
to hear of Cornwallis' s progress since the battle of Camden.
Rodney's unexpected arrival at New York must have destroyed
the rebels' expectations of effecting something against his Majesty's
possessions by the aid of French snips and troops, &c.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 22. 4 pages.
The draft and copies of this, No. 74, are in the Public Record
Office, Am. k W. I. 138, fo. 485 ; and 432, fo. 197 ; and in the
Saekville MSS.. all dated 28 November.
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Charles Jenkinson to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 5. War Office. — It having been found impossible
to fill up the augmentation voted in 1778, by obtaining recruits
sufficient for that purpose, it is now directed that every battalion
now on the establishment of seventy privates p. company, which
had not, according to the latest returns, so many effectives as w th
the recruits of their additional companies would complete the ten
companies on service to five hundred and seventy effective rank
and file, shall be reduced to the establishment of fifty-six privates p.
company, similarly those on the establishment of one hundred
privates p. company which would not complete to eight hundred
and sixty effectives, shall be reduced to eighty-five privates p.
company. The regiments under the Convention of Saratoga appear
to be so lowered that their companies are to be reduced from fifty-
six rank and file to thirty privates, but the number of non-commis-
sioned officers is to continue as before.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 192. 3 pages.
Enclosure : —
List of regiments whose numbers are to be reduced from 2bth
December, 1780, with state of their intended establishment.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 193. 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 5. War Office. — Eeceipt of letters. List of
promotions and other papers sent to Lord Amherst.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 194. 1 page.
Enclosing Charles Jenkinson to Lord Amherst, 2 December.
Lord Rawdon to Earl Cornwallis.
1780, December 5. Camden.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 63. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Earl Cornwallis to Sir H. Clinton, 7 December.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 413.
Lords of Admiralty to Lord George Germain.
1780, December 6. Admiralty Office.— Scare* ty of shipping.
Transports to be returned to Europe (from America).
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 16. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 7 December.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Home Office, Admiralty,
187, fo. 603.
Another copy. Vol. 20, No. 20. 2 pages.
A third copy. Vol. 22, No. 44. 2 pages. Enclosed by Lord
George Germain to Earl Cornwallis, 7 December, 1780, and forwarded
by Lt. Col. Balfour to Sir H. Clinton, 13 February, 1781.
Lord Amherst to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 6. Whitehall.— Has laid before the King the
letter to Lord G. Germain recommending Captain St. George for the
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office of Deputy Adjutant General in America, and to have the
rank of major in the army. His Majesty has acceded to both
requests.
Signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 196. 1 page.
Lord Amherst to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 6. Whitehall. — Has laid before the King his
request for an alterat'on in the establishment of Major Small's
battalion of Royal Highland Emigrants. He approves thereof,
and directs that Major Small, lately promoted to the rank of Lieu-
tenant Colonel by brevet, shall be appointed Lieutenant Colonel
Commandant of that battalion, and a Major added to it that the
2nd battalion may be upon the same footing as the 1st.
Signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 197. 1 page.
Earl Cornwallis to [qy. Gen. Sir Henry Clinton].
1780, December 6. Winnesborough Camp. — Encloses letter
received from Duke Ferdinand. Concludes by its being addressed
to himself, the Duke had heard the report that he (Sir Henry) had
left the country. Is sure they are both well disposed to obey his
commands.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 62. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 6. Whitehall. — Separate. Application for
exchange of Captain Sotheran, of the 62nd Regiment.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 21. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 197 ;
copy in Sackville MSS.
Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 7. Wynnesborough. — Has received the enclosed
letter from Rawdon in consequence of having transmitted to him
the extract of h's letter to Rugely.
Copy. Vol 19, No. 64. 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Rawdon to Earl Cornwallis, 5 December.
Col. William Dalrymple to Lord George Germain.
1780, December 7. London.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Leonard Morse to B. Thompson, 1 January, 1871 ;
also enclosed by William Knox to Sir H. Clinton, 4 January, 1781.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 617 ;
and 308, fo. 217. ^
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 7. Whitehall— No. 75.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 18. 6 pages,
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 138, fo. 605 :
copy 432, fo. 200 ; and in the SackviUe MSS.
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Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 7. Whitehall. — Circular. To give the strictest
attention to what is desired in the enclosed letter.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 19. Copy No. 17. 2 pages
and 1 page.
Enclosing Lords of Admiralty to Lord G. Germain, 6 December.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 284, fo. 491 ;
copy 397, fo. 353.
Lord George Germain to Earl Cornwallis.
1780, December 7. Whitehall. — Circular. Same as above.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 45. 1 page.
Enclosing Lords of Admiralty to Lord G. Germain, 6 December,
1780.
Enclosed by Lt. Col. Balfour to Sir H. Clinton, 13 February, 1781.
Lord Amherst to Lord George Germain.
1780, December 8. Whitehall.— The officer whom the Lord
President wishes exchanged is Captain Master, of the 24th Regiment.
Copy, in tlie third person. Vol. 22, No. 14. 1 page.
Enclosed by William Knox to Sir H. Clinton, 4 January, 1781.
John Robinson to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 9. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Is com-
manded to transmit the enclosed copies of all the proceedings of
this Board relative to supplying and sending out articles required
by his Excellency for the service of the troops under his command .
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 13. 1 page.
Enclosing Treasury Minutes, 4 and 9 Nov. and 2 Dec.
General Washington to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 9. Head Quarters.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 24. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 307 ;
extract 156, fo. 477.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to the Board of Directors of
Associated Loyalists.
1780, December 10. Head Quarters, New York.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 18. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 181 ;
285, fo. 143.
Charles Jenkinson to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 10. War Office. — The list of promotions enclosed
in letter of 12th October is approved by the King, excepting that of
Mr. Teesdale Cockell to the command of a company in the 2nd
Battalion of the 60th Regiment.
Signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 198. 1 page.
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Gov. Thomas Chittenden to Gov. Hancock.
1780, December 12. Arlington.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 38 ; 18, part of No. 2. 3 pages and 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 2 August, 1781.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec, 18, No. 51 ; British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21835, fo. 52.
Gov. Thomas Chittenden to Gov. Turnbull [Trumbull]
1780, December 12. State of Vermont. In Council, Arlington.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 137 ; 18, part of No. 2. 3 pages and
4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec, 18 ; British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21835, fo. 50.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 12. New York. — Proclamation with form of
parole. Whereas many well meaning subjects have been seduced
from their allegiance . . . and whose wish to return . .
is cut off by the armed tyrants who oppress and overawe them, I
have judged it proper to send a body of . . . forces to
. . . to free the inhabitants. . . the General who commands
. . . is authorized to extend the benefit of the King's gracious
intentions ... to all persons who submit. The troops are to
treat all persons who submit and behave peaceably as King's
subjects, and to show tenderest regard to their safety and property.
Those who oppose to be treated with justifiable severity. (For
another copy, see at the end of the month.)
Copy. Vol. 15, Nos. 119 and 120. 3 pages.
[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to Lt. Gen. Earl Cornwallis.
1780, December 13. New York. (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy I. 310.)
Duplicate copy. Vol. 19, No. 54. 5 pages.
Signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. Gen. Benedict Arnold.
1780, December 14. New York, Head Quarters.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 55. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 365 ;
589, fo. 119 ; and in Cornwallis MSS.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lt. Cols. Dundass and Simcoe.
1780, December 14. New York. — Sends a blank dormant
commission, which is only to be made use of in case of the death
or incapacity of Brigadier General Arnold, to execute the command
intrusted to him. On no account to make this known. Should
these not happen the commission is to be returned unopened.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 57. 1 page
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Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1780, December 14. New York. — Encloses list of promotions for
his Majesty's approbation.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 200. 1 page.
William Crosbie. Barrack Master Gen., to Lt. Charles Blundell,
Barrack Master, Bermuda.
1780, December 14. New York. — Receipt of letter of 26th
September. Sends by the " Union " thirty boxes of dipt and
mould candles for the use of the troops. Encloses receipt and
invoice. Lodging money previous to 1st July not to be paid. To
send quarterly accounts by the first opportunity and obtain proper
vouchers, and take two receipts of the same tenor and date. To
give notice of the supplies wanted, and an exact return of the
barrack bedding and stores with him.
Copy. Vol. 47, No. 244. 1 page.
Enclosed by William Crosbie to Maj. Mackenzie, 10 March, 1783.
John Smith to Lieut. Col. Nisbet Balfour.
1780, December 14. New York. — The proceedings of a general
court martial held at Chariest own, 11th August last, on the trial
of Lieutenant Ford being transmitted to the Commander-in-Chief,
without mentioning whether Cornwallis has approved the sentence
or not, it is therefore returned for that purpose. His Excellency
hopes the proceedings of general courts martial held in the Southern
District are laid before his Lordship, as he has power to confirm
them. The enclosed papers were sent by some mistake to the
Commander-in-Chief with the last dispatches from Major General
Leslie. They are sent to him (Balfour) until he has a safe oppor-
tunity of returning them to General Leslie.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 56. 1 page.
Samuel Townshend [Townsend], Inspector-General Recruiting
Service, to Lord [Amherst].
1780, December 14. Upper Wimpole Street.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 207. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 1 January, 1781.
Copy in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence, Vol. 22.
Gov. William Franklin to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 15. New York. — In answer to letter of the 10th.
has summoned a meeting of the gentlemen to whom it was addressed.
Ruggles and Ludlow have not yet attended. Thinks the answer
will be to his satisfaction.
2 copies. Vol. 17, Nos. 4 and 12. 1 page each.
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Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1780, December 16. New York. — Sends enclosure for his con-
sideration.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 201. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Memorial to Sir Henry Clinton from the officers in the
succession of Lieutenant Colonel Remington, who retired from
the 4:3d Regiment on his pay. Understand that General
Carleton in Canada gave orders for all officers on short pay to
be paid full pay, in consequence of which several officers received
the benefit. Pray an order that they may charge it in the usual
half-yearly contingent account of the Regiment.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 202. 1 page.
Lieut. Col. Thomas Brown to Earl Cornwallis.
1780, December 17. Augusta. — In consequence of talk sent to the
Cherokee Nation the Indians have agreed to attack rebel plunderers
who have taken possession of their hunting grounds on Watoga, &c.
Chiefs of two thousand five hundred Cherokees promised to continue
the war during winter if they were provided with arms and
ammunition, and their families with clothing. White men have
been sent with them to prevent outrages. He has adjusted the
quarrels between Creeks and Cherokees, and the former have
promised to assist. In consequence of the enclosed letters he
has given directions to the Abenahkies to keep out parties on
the Ohio to obstruct the navigation as well as that of the
Mississippi. Two hundred were detached to Green River to
annoy the plunderers and mountaineers.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 1. 3 pages.
Enclosing Maj . Gen. Campbell to Lt. Col. Brown. 15 November.
Maj. De Peyster to Lieut. Col. Browne, 5 April, 1780.
Gov. Henry to [B. de Galvez], 14 January, 1778.
Enclosed by Earl Cornwallis to Sir H. Clinton, 29 December, 1780.
Autograph signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1780, December 18. New York. — Receipt of letters. In com-
pliance with desire, transmits a general return of all his Majesty's
Provincial Forces in North America, as well as separate returns of
each of those corps.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 204. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to [John Robinson].
1780, December 18. New York. — Receipt of letter of 23d August
and duplicate of 11th February. Had already given orders for the
payment of the rent of houses occupied by the King's troops in
Boston ; agreeable to 1st received some time since with original of
letter of 11th Feb uary ; has also given directions upon the subject
of the other in conformity to the desire of the Lords of the Treasury.
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Transmits return of stores which the Barrack Master General says
will be wanted from Great Britain next year.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 106. 1 page.
William Franklin to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 18. New York.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 19. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 185 ;
and 285, fo. 147.
John Robinson to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 19. Treasury Chambers. — Sends copies of two
memorials of Nicholas Ashton and Co., of Liverpool merchants,
and other papers, for examination and enquiry.
Copy. Vol 20, No. 11. 1 page.
John Robinson to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780. December 19. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Approving
measures taken in appointing Commissaries of captures on the
expedition to South Carolina. (Printed in the Observations on
Stedman's History of the American War, p. 11, and in one copy at
least of Stedman's History, Vol. II., interleaved, after p. 318.)
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 12. 2 pages.
Adam Williamson, Dep. Adj. Gen., to Lord Amherst.
1780, December 19. — Has read papers relative to last recruits
sent to New York, and cannot find any just cause of complaint. Is
astonished that only two out of eight hundred and ten men were
reported unfit for service after being nearly s x months on board
Reason for some of the men being drafted. Colonel Townsend is
in possession of every man's receipt for what was due to him. The
returns were transmitted to the Deputy Ad'utant General in North
America, and he has acknowledged the receipt of them.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 208. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 1 January, 1781.
Copy in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence, Vol. 22.
Lord George Germain to the Governors in North America and
West Indies.
1780, December 20. Whitehall.— Circular.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 9. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 3 January, 1781.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 397, fo. 354.
[Gov. Haldimand] to [Capt. Justus Sherwood].
1780, December 20. Quebec. — Instructions.
Two copies. Vol. 11, No. 134; 18, part of No. 2. 3 pages and
4 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Haldimand to St H. Clinton, 2 Augus' , 1781.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec, 18 : British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21839, fo. 3.
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Maj. Gen. Alexander Leslie to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 20. Charlestown. — " On my arrival here I
found two letters from your Excellency, the one by Gen. O'Hara,
the other by Col. Watson. I did myself the honor to write you on
our leaving Hampton Road, dated the 22nd ult., where we were some
days detained by violent & contrary winds. We had very bad
weather at sea. The Galatea met us with orders to proceed to this
place, where we fortunately got the 14th instant, all in health,
without a missing ship ; most of our horses suffered ; only one
sloop taken ; the two gallies are not arrived, I fancy they are drove
to the southward.
" Commodore Gayton took infinite pains to keep our fleet together,
& has much merit in bringing us to port so handsomely. I felt
latterly great anxiety, for our provisions were very scanty, & Lord
Cornwallis shewed a strong inclination for our arrival.
" For want of horses and waggons we were detained here until
the 19th, when the troops disembarked and pursued their march
for Camden.
" I cou'd not comply with your Excellency's directions in regard
to the 17th Foot & Light Dragoons, nor the gallies, having only
received your letter here.
" The Camilla met us at sea from Gardiner's Bay, with orders
from Admiral Arbuthnot to carry home any accounts of our opera-
tions.
" I took the liberty to write to Lord George Germain, informing
him of the reason of leaving Virginia. I also told him of our arrival,
but referred him to Lord Cornwallis for particulars.
" The Camilla being unfit to go to sea, Captain Gayton has ordered
the Blonde to go home.
k' I go off to-morrow to overtake the troops, who cannot go fast,
the roads being very deep. I have the, &c.
"N.B. — To do justice to Mr. Walters & Mr. Bradly, the agents,
they paid every attention to the public service."
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 10. 2 pages.
Lord Amherst to Charles Jenkinson.
1780, December 21, Whitehall. — Has received letter of 2nd inst.,
enclosing copy of a letter from Clinton with two papers concerning
the drafts lately sent to America. The whole has been referred to
the Inspector General of the recruiting service and the Deputy
Adjutant General, and their answers are enclosed (see 14 and 19
Dec).
Copy. Vol. 4, No 206. 1 page.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 1 January, 1781.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence, Vol. 22.
Francis Hall.
1780, December 21. Halifax. — Statement and copy of bill of
lading, signed by the above at Portsmouth in October, 1779. The
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bill of lading is for goods shipped in the " Vernon " for New York,
to be forwarded to Michael Fran[c]klin, which goods were delivered
at New York, the receipt being dated 3rd July, 1780.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 178. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Hughes to Sir H. Clinton, 31 December, 1780.
Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 22. Wynnesborough. — (Printed in the Clinton-
Corn wallis Controversy I. 312.)
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 9. 3 pages.
John Robinson to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 23. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — 1 com-
manded by the Lords of the Treasury to transmit the enclosed
letter to Major Drummond, relative to his appointment as Commis-
sary of Accounts to the army in America. Acknowledges receipt
of letter of 13th May, promising to exert himself to reduce public
expenditures, and directs him to give to Major Drummond the
necessary orders relative to accounts.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 8. 1 page
Enclosure : —
John Robinson to Maj. Duncan Drummond.
1780, December 23. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — His
letter of the 30th August, desiring to be authorized how to proceed
as Commissary of Accounts attending the army in America,
has been laid before the Lords of the Treasury. They are sur-
prised he has not acted pursuant to the powers vested in him.
The " orders, rules, and directions " in his commission refer
to such as may be given as circumstances arise, and not those
necessary to be given at time of appointment. He is therefore
to proceed in the execution of his commission and examine
and audit, &c, the accounts of the departments of the army
under Clinton. He is to endeavour to curtail improper charges,
and see that the respective services are carried on with economy.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 7. 2 pages.
Hospitals.
To 1780, December 24. New York. — Abstract of stoppages due
to hospitals, New York, &c, £486 9s. 4d. Signed G. Mervin
Nooth, Superintendent General. Also a similar one amounting
to £418 19s. lOd.
Annexed to Proceedings of Board of Enquiry, New York, 25 May,
1782, which see.
Copy of both in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence, Vol. 23.
Provincial Troops.
17«0 Qctober 25- — Muster Roll of Captan Donald McPherson's
' December 24. Company of the British Legion Infantry.
Copy Vol. 23, No. 162. 1 page.
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William Franklin, President of the Board, to Gen Sir Henry
Clinton.
1780, December 26. New York.— Submitting, on behalf of the
Board, draft of the articles for association, and of the declaration
to the public.
Two copies. Vol. 17, Nos. 9 and 10. 1 page each.
Enclosure : —
Draft of a commission for captain under the Board of Directors
of Associated Loyalists.
Printed copy. Vol. 17, No. 8. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gov. William Franklin.
1780, December 27. New York.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 11. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 285, fo. 101.
Joseph Hitchcock to Lt. Gen. James Robertson.
1780, December 27. New York. — Memorial. Describes himself
as late inhabitant of Fredericksburgh in this province, a refugee
residing in Long Island. That for his attachment to Government
he was imprisoned for a long time ; that, having escaped, he has
supported himself by his labour, but being advanced in years and
rendered, by a fall from a waggon, incapable of maintaining
himself he is absolutely without the necessaries of life, and begs
rations or other subsistence. Certified by Jeremiah Learning as
having suffered as described, and as really an object of compassion.
Autograph signed. Vol. 31, No. 187. 2 pages.
Lord Amherst to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 29. Whitehall. — Signifies his Majesty's approval
of Captain Forbes Champagne having leave to come to England to
attend to his private business if the service will permit and there is
no objection.
Signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 199. 1 page.
Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 29. Wynnesborough. — " When the numerous
and formidable bodies of the back mountain men came down to
attack Major Ferguson, & shewed themselves to be our inveterate
enemies, I directed Lt. Col. Brown to encourage the Indians to attack
the settlements of Watoga, Holstein, Caentuck & Nolachuckie, all
which are new encroachments on the Indian territories. The good
effects of this measure have already appeared. A large body of the
mountaineers marched lately to join the rebe s near King's Mountain,
but were soon obliged to return to oppose the incursions of the
Indians. I have the honor to enclose to your Excellency copies of
letters from Lt. Col. Brown, Major Gen. Campbell, & Major de
Peister, with the intercepted ones from the Governor of Virginia to
Don Galvez and his answer.
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" If the account given of the behaviour of the Indians by Lt. Col.
Brown is true, their humanity is a striking contrast to the shocking
barbarities committed by the mountaineers."
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 5. 1 page.
Enclosing Lieut. Col. Brown to Earl Cornwallis, with three enclo-
sures, see 17 December.
James Moncrief, Engineer, W. Gratton, R. Powell and William
Greenwood to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 29. Charlestown. — Acknowledge letter of 6th
November, with petition of merchants trading to province of South
Carolina. Represent they have never been possessed of books or
papers of accounts of property as therein set forth, save what are
set forth in enclosed return (? not found). Have not considered
themselves trustees of captured property, as the Commissaries of
Captures exercise their commission, and have sold property brought
from the country to a considerable amount.
Signed letter. Vol. 54, No. 34. 1 page.
Messrs. Gordon, Crowder and Biddulph.
1780, September 30 and December 31. — Statement of cash for
these dates.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 185. 11 and 12 lines respectively.
Govr. Richard Hughes to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December 31 . Governmen House, Halifax. — Mr. Francklin,
Superintendent for Indian Affairs, having represented that the sum
of £500 laid out in presents for those tribes of Indians who withdrew
from their alliance with the rebels in 1778, and renewed their oaths
to his Majesty, were actually shipped on the " Vernon " transport
and sent to New York to be forwarded to Halifax, and consigned
to the said Superintendent, as will appear by the enclosed copy of
the bill of lading. By mistake they have been sent to the Deputy
Quarter Master General of the Army at Halifax, and Brigadier
General McLean will not permit them to be delivered without orders
from Head Quarters. Entreats therefore, in the most earnest
manner, that Brigadier General McLean may be authorised to
deliver them to the Superintendent, as disappointment to the
Indians may be attended with serious consequences, since the rebel
agent at Machias is using every possible means to corrupt and bring
them over to the American cause. Commends Mr. Francklin's
loyalty and attention to his duties.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 177. 3 pages.
Enclosing Statement by Francis Hall, 21 December. 1780, and
bill of lading, signed by him in October, 1779.
Prisoners.
1776, May 19. — Abstract of expenditure for American
1780, December 31. prisoners from the Commissary General's
Department, between these dates. Signed Peter Paumier, Deputy
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Commissary General, and dated New York, the 26th March, 1782.
With account, £34,878 9*. 6fd.
Original. Vol. 31, Nos. 14 and 15. 3 pages.
Abstract of expenses incurred in H.M. Hospitals at New York,
for sick and wounded prisoners, from the 16th September, 1776, to
the 31st December, 1780, £9,684 2s. lfd. ; also at Halifax, between
the 22nd July, 1777, and the 24th August, 1778, £1,346 4s. 6Jd.
Again (on third page), at Philadelphia, under Dr. Nooth's direc-
tion, between the 26th November, 1777, and the 30th May, 1778,
£613 18s. 3%d. Ditto at Philadelphia, under Dr. Roberts, between
the 31st May and the 30th June, 1778, £1,368 9s. 9Jrf. ; and at
New York, between the 5th July, 1778, and the 31st March, 1779,
£270 18s. lOfd. With abstract of expenses incurred at Philadelphia
by Mr. Gordon. The whole signed Mervin Nooth, Superintendent
General.
Vol. 31, Nos. 2 and 3. 2 pages.
Troops.
1775, December 31. — Comparative view of different departments,
1780, December 31. showing that of the Quarter Master
General, the Engineer's, Barrack Master General's and Com-
missary General's under Generals Howe and Clinton. Marked
" Delivered to Sir Henry Clinton, New York, 19 July, 1781, No. 1."
Copij. Vol. 16, Nos. 123 and 124. 4 pages.
October i. — Account of charges in the Barrack Master
A'ou. December 31. General's Department. Endorsed :— Bar-
rack Master General, No. 5, 31 Dec, 81.
Original. Vol. 16, No. 126. 1 page.
Remarks and observations in the Quarter Master General's
Department, under the direction of Brigadier General W. Dalrymple,
the 1st April to the 30th June ; the 1st July to the 30th Sept.,
1st Oct. to 31st Dec, 1780. The divisions for each are : — Vessel
hire, waggon hire, artificers' salaries and contingencies. (For the
continuation of this see the 30th September, 1781. These two
papers are in the same hand as one entered under Drummond, the
24th February, 1782.)
Original. Vol. 54, No. 92. 6 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton.
1780, December. Head Quarters, New York. — Proclamation.
The same as that dated the 12th December.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 131. 2 pages.
Bermuda.
1780. — Nine a/cs of Disbursements at St. George's for a cistern,
a guard house, for Forts Southampton and Paget, for gun carriages,
and for the Castle, by order of his late Excellency Governor Bruere,
all signed by Hugh Stuart, Lt. Royal Garrison Battalion, acting
engineer, approved by Geo. Bruere, Governor; in the year 1780.
These a/cs are followed by Extract from the Resolutions of the
Bermuda General Assembly, 21 March, 1781, rejecting the a/cs of
Hugh Stuart and James Darcus as inadmissible.
Vol. 35, Nos. 65 to 73. 11 pages in all.
Alexander Cameron.
N. D. [1780.] — A/c of extra expenses incurred by Alex. Cameron,
Superintendent, ... to procure a store of presents for Indians
intended to have been employed for the protection of Mobile and
that may still be required for the defence of the province. Really
a statement of a/cs enumerating vouchers. Many of these have
been entered at various dates. Total, £3,488 14s. 6d. Examined
and approved by Major General Campbell.
Vol. 13, No. 102. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton.
N. D. [perhaps 1780.] — Two paragraphs in Clinton's hand,
beginning: — 1. "This I take to be the purport of your letter,
altho I confess there is some part of it I do not understand, nor
will I ask an explanation of lest it should impede what we have,
of course, so much at heart " [some words crossed through].
2d. "If according to the plan proposed in (sic) I of course
concert (?) and will (?) . . . authorised by you. As to your
sovereign and mine, Sir or Gentn apointed under the powers of
what you call United States, I know of no sovereign for either of
us here, but George the Third of Great Britain, Scotland and Ireland,
& what you call United States, I consider as colonies in wanton
rebellion against their sovereign."
Vol. 14, No. 14. 2 pages.
Copy in another hand; a few words supplied to make Clinton's
sense clearer.
Vol. No. 14, No. 34. 2 pages.
Andrew Elliot.
N. D. [1780.] — Propositions drawn up by Mr. Elliot, that the
Commanders-in-Chief each by his own authority and under his
own immediate direction, do appoint for the benefit of prisoners an
agent, one to reside at Lancaster the other at New York . . .
to govern their conduct on the following regulations. Six items
follow.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 48. 3 pages.
Lt. Col. Joseph Goreham to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
N. D. [1780 or 1781.] — Memorial. His services in the Royal
Fencible American Regiment. Desires rank of Brigadier General,
and that his regiment be placed on the establishment.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 13. 3 pages.
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Lt. Gratton, R. W. Powell and Mr. Greenwood.
1780. — Return of effects, &c., taken up by the trustees of unclaimed
property and stored in the house of John Rutledge as directed
by warrant of June 3, 1780. The effects are indigo and coffee,
and belong to John Brailsford, Robt. Moncrief , — Greenwood,
— Powell, — Hopton, Locock & Brown and Fr. Symonds.
Original. Vol. 19, No. 87. 1 page.
John Hawkins to Lt. Gen. James Robertson.
N. D. [? About 1780.] — Memorial. Is reduced by his loyalty
and misfortunes to want. Begs relief. With certificate by Archd.
Hamilton, Col. Co. Q. C. M., &c.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 186. 2 pages.
Hospitals.
1777 to 1780. — Abstract of a/cs due from various Regiments for
men left in the Hospital on their being drafted or embarking for
the West Indies, and for recruits sent out to those Regiments from
England, & also for men belonging to the Northern Army.
£169 6s. id. Signed by Dr. Nooth, also by Jonathan Mallet.
Annexed to Proceedings of a Board of Enquiry at New York,
25 May, 1782, which see.
J. JVLaitland, Lt. Col. 71st Regt., to Sir Henry Clinton.
N. D. [1780 or 1781.] — Recommends to his notice and protection
Captain Roorbach of De Lancey's first Battalion.
Copy. Vol. 29, No. 268. 1 page.
Isaac Ogden, refugee.
N. D. [? 1780.] — Certificate recommending Isaac Ogden and his
wife as subjects meriting rations. Signed by David Ogden, Wm.
Franklin, Isaac Ogden and Ch. Justice Fred. Smyth.
Vol. 29, No. 63. 1 page.
N. D. [? 1780.]— Certificate to the same by Rev. I. Browne,
rector of Church at Newark, P. Browne, Asst. Surgeon Gen. Hosp.,
D. Mathews, Mayor, Peter Dubois, magr. of police.
Signed. Vol. 29, No. 95. 1 page.
Elizabeth Rogers to Maj. Gen. James Robertson.
N. D. [? about 1780.] — Petition. She and her two daughters are
refugees from Norwalk, Connecticut, where she lost all in the fire
there. Asks rations. Certified by Jeremiah Learning, missionary
at Norwalk.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 303. 1 page.
Island of St. John.
N. D. [1780]. — Description of such military roads as it will be
necessary to make in St. John's Island to enable the militia to
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assemble with, sufficient facility for its defence. Signed by Thos.
Wright, Surveyor General of Lands.
Vol. 53, No. 14. 2 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, St.
John (Pr. Edward Is.) 4, under 10 Oct, 1780.
William Stewart.
N. D. [? 1780 or 1781.]— Case. Was employed as a school-
master and catechist in " the Society's " Mission of Newark and
Second River. Lived on proceeds of a shop which was destroyed
by fire. Is also ill. Begs rations for himself, wife and two children.
With certificate signed by Peter Dubois and Isaac Browne, Rector
of Newark.
Vol. 29, No. 89. 2 pages.
Troops.
To 1780. — A/c of Extraordinaries paid for in the Commissary
General's Department since 14 May, 1778. £650,017 18s. 3T72d.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 90. 1 page.
To 1780. — State of the difference in sundry departments in Sir
Wm. Howe's and Sir Henry Clinton's command. Concerns the
Departments of the Barrack Master General, Commissary General,
Quarter Master General, and the Engineers. Specifies the amounts
of warrants issued for 2 years and 7 months respectively (under
each command) showing an increase of £2,199,016 17s. l\d. Is
reckoned to the end of 1780.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 83. 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 1. War Office. — Sending the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 205. 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Amherst to Charles Jenkinson, 21 Dec, 1780.
Samuel Townshend to Lord [Amherst], 14 Dec, 1780.
Adam Williamson to Lord Amherst, 19 Dec, 1780.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 1. War Office. — Sends copy of a letter from the
Agent of the 80th Regt. notifying the death of Capt. Maxwell and
of Lieut. Silk that the vacancies may be filled up.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol 4, No. 209. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January. 1. War Office. — Capt. Clayton, prevented re-
turning home by being taken prisoner, may now have leave to
do so.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 210. 1 page.
Leonard Morse to Benjamin Thompson.
1781, January 1. Whitehall. — In answer to a letter of the 11th
ult. by Lord G. Germain's directions containing copy of a letter
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from Qr. Master General Dalrymple, Lord Amherst is of opinion
that the English officers serving in America as general officers should
be promoted to keep pace with the German officers, and if any pro-
motion of German officers has lately been made to the prejudice
of the English officers a local promotion in America only should be
immediately made of these English officers. The command of
Provincial troops should be given to an officer from among them-
selves. If Lt. Col. Sheriffe has resigned the office of Deputy Qr.
Master General his Lordship has no objection to the appointment
of Major Bruen. On the subject of the want of gun-powder quotes
Report received from the Ordnance 16 Dec, 1780, that every
demand of Sir Henry Clinton had been complied with except the
last one of 28 Octr. With regard to Clinton's wishes for service of
Col. Medows and Sir Hy. Calder the former is named for the com-
mand of the expedition now fitting out and the latter is gone with
his regiment to Ireland.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 1. 3 pages.
Enclosing Col. Dalrymple to Ld. G. Germain, 7 Dec, 1780.
Enclosed by William Knox to Sir H. Clinton, 4 Jan., 1781.
Major Thomas Murray to Colonel Roger Morris.
1781, January 1. New York. — Lt. Gen. Robertson desires that
Mrs. Cochrane be continued on the provision list.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 78. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour.
1781, January 2. New York.— Sends open letter to the trustees
of captured property, also his letter to Cornwallis.
Draft. Vol. 22, No. 4. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS. 5.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to the Trustees of Captured Property
at Charles Town.
1781, January 2. New York. — Recommending the enclosed peti-
tion of merchants of London trading to S. Carolina [see 28 July, 1780].
Draft. Vol. 22, No. 5. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 302, fo. 211.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, January 2. New York. — Sends petition received from
home and copy of his instructions to the trustees.
Draft. Vol. 22, No. 3. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS., copy in Am. & W. I 302
fo. 207.
Charles Jenkinson to General Slr Henry Clinton.
1781, January 2. War Office.— In consequence of his desire
expressed in his Dept. Adjt. General's letter to Col. Dalrymple he
has given positive orders to officers home on leave to return to their
duty excepting only those whose absences have been renewed in
consequence of ill-health.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 211. 1 page.
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Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 2. War Office. — Kefers back to Sir Henry the
question of re-imbursement for Maj. Gen. Leslie for loss sustained
by him on board the " iEolus " transport.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 214. 1 page.
Philip Stephens to John Robinson.
1781, January 2. Board of Admiralty. — Has communicated to
the Lords of the Admiralty the letter of 22nd December. Is com-
manded to acquaint him for the information of the Lords of the
Treasury that directions have been given to the Commanding
Officer of H. M. ships in North America to appoint convoys for
transports returning to England or Ireland, and that Adml. Arbuth-
not is directed to give his reasons for not providing convoys for
victuallers to bring provisions from Halifax.
Extract. Vol. 22, No. 20. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 23 January.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, January 3. New York.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 11. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS. 5.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 3. Wynnesborough. — Recommending to vacancies
occasioned by the death of Capt. Cotton of the 33d. Regt.
There will also be three ensigncies vacant in that Regt. Whenever
his Excellency shall have fulfilled his intentions in regard to
Lt. Col. Webster, he (Cornwallis) would recommend Volunteer Jas.
Talbot and Adjt. John Fox for ensigncies in the 33rd.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 10. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 3. Whitehall.— No. 76.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 8. 6 pages.
Enclosing Circular to Governors, 20 Dec, 1780.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 1 ; copies
685, fo. 205 and in the Sackville MSS. ; extract in Lansdowne
House MSS. 68 : 13.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 3. Quebec. — No. 1.
Two copies. Vols. 11, No. 131 and 18 No. 1/34. 2 pages.
Extract 11, No. 132. 1 .page.
Copy of translation of letter in cipher in the British Museum,
Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 234.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 3. War Office. — The monthly returns of officers
serving in garrisons in North America and lists of Barrack Masters
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beyond April, 1779, have not yet come to hand. Requests him to
give the necessary directions that the pay of persons concerned
may be issued with as little further delay as possible.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 212. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 3. War Office. — Capt. St. George, 1st Regt. Foot
Guards, to be Dept. Adjt. Gen. to the forces in America, with rank
of major in the army.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 213. 1 page.
Troops.
1781, January 3. New York. — Return of the number of horses
belonging to the Royal Artillery at New York and its dependencies,
also the quantity of forage in the different magazines on this date.
Signed Will. Martin, Lieut. Colonel.
Original. Vol. 36, No. 27. 1 page.
William Knox to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 4. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 13. 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Amherst to Lord G. Germain, 8 Dec, 1780.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 15 ;
copy 432, fo. 223 ; copy in Sackville MSS.
William Knox to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 4. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 12. 2 pages.
Enclosing Leonard Morse to Benj. Thompson, 1 Jan., 1781, with
letter from Col. Dalrymple to Lord G. Germain, 7 Dec, 1780.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 11 ;
copy 432, fo. 222 ; copy in the Sackville MSS.
Major General John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 5. Head Quarters, Pensacola. — That this place has
once more providentially escaped a formidable invasion. Six
King's ships and 51 transports sailed from Havanna 16 October to
be joined by transports with provisions from La Vera Cruz and
Campeachy. A fleet of observation is said to have also sailed at
same time. A violent storm the next day totally dispersed them.
Having already assembled the Indians, proposes to attack the
enemy at Mobile village on Sunday morning next. Arranges ships
to appear in the bay at the time of the attack. Describes the
redoubt at Red Cliffs. Defences at Fort George. Is at a loss.
Desires decisions on Courts Martial and some blank warrants. Is
distressed for answer to request of troops for bat and forage money.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 44. 3 pages.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 6. Wynnesborough. — Has written several letters ;
fears they are all still at Charlestown. His difficulties not occasioned
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by the opposite army, but by constant incursions of various parties
and by perpetual risings within the province ; the invariable
successes of these parties against the militia keep the whole country
in continual alarm and render the assistance of regular troops
everywhere necessary. Will begin his march to-morrow to the
Catawba and the Yadkin. Has directed Lt. Col. Balfour to apply
for a force to be sent to Cape. Fear immediately. The expression
made use of by Lt. Col. Balfour to Maj. Gen. Leslie "was only
meant to convey his private opinion of the necessity of his complying
with my request," and of the danger to which the province would
be exposed if again left destitute. He had no apprehensions while
the army remained on the frontiers. Requests answer as to whether
Lt. Gov. Graham's charge of 20s. a day as inspector of refugees in
Georgia is to be allowed. (Printed in the Clinton-Cornwallis Con-
troversy I. 315.)
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 15. 3 pages.
Extracts in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 425 ;
and 631, fo. 161.
Major General John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, Jan. 7, 11 o'clock at night. Head Quarters, Pensacola. —
Has this moment received intelligence of the repulse of the detach-
ment who this morning at break of day attacked the enemy's post
at Mobile village. Col. de Hanxleden being killed and Capt.
Baumbach of the Waldeck Regiment wounded, the command
devolved on Capt. Key, of the corps of Pennsylvania and Maryland
Loyalists, who judged best to order a retreat. The Indians continued
attacking after the troops had withdrawn.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 45. 3 pages.
Maj. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 8. Camden. — (Printed in the Clinton-Cornwallis
Controversy I. 317.)
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 16. 1 page.
Extracts in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 433 ;
and 631, fo. 163.
Mobile.
1781, January 8. Pensacola. — Return of casualties at the village
opposite Mobile the 7th Jan., 1781. Signed John Campbell, Maj.
Gen. (The corps engaged were 3rd Battalion 60th ; 3rd Regiment
Waldeck ; troop of West Florida Royal Foresters ; Pennsylvania
and Maryland Loyalists.)
Original. Vol. 16, No. 57. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 15 Feb., 1781.
Also in the Public Record Office, accompanying his letter to
Lord G. Germain, 11 January.
Gen. Washington to Maj. Gen. William Phillips.
1781, January 8. Head Quarters, New Windsor. — In answer to
letters of 18 and 23 December. The Governor of Virginia was asked
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to give permission to the flag ship to proceed with the stores to
some ocnvenient place for Fort Frederick. Is not at liberty to
proceed with further exchange of the Troops of Convention till
there is an adjustment of the debt.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 25. 2 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 156, fo. 579 ;
War Office, In Letters, Original Correspondence 21.
Joseph Chew, Secretary for Indian Affairs.
1781, January 10. New York. — List of Rangers, Volunteers, &c,
belonging to the Indian Department.
Signed. Vol. 29, No. 184. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Comte de Rochambeau.
1781, [1782], Jan. 10. New York.— Sends Capt. Armstrong, an
Assistant Quarter Master General, with a sum of money to repay that
spared to Cornwallis. He will deliver a duplicate of the last letter,
and will return when he has received his Excellency's commands.
Copy. Vol. 29, No. 34. 1 page.
Sir Henry Hoghton to the Hon. Thomas de Grey.
1781, January 10. Hedingham Castle, Essex. — For leave of
absence to Lt. James Rawstorne. [Rawerton, in Army List.]
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 37. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 3 Feb.
Autograph signed letter in the Public Record Office, State Papers,
Domestic, George III. 22.
John Stout, Gabrel Purdy & Gilbert Bates to Col. Phillips.
1781, January 10. New York. — Request recommendation for
Isaac Yurex or Yurrick for rations. At foot is the desired recom-
mendation. " The above person is a real object of charitv. Fred.
Philips."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 17. 1 page.
Oliver De Lancey, D. A. Genl., to Lieut. Thomas Okerson.
1781, January 15. Head Quarters. — " You are to proceed with
the party under your command into the Jerseys there to execute
the plan proposed.
" Your own humanity will point out to you the treatment he
is to recieve & you are on no account to touch his life.
" When you have executed your business you will return by the
most convenient route."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 168. 1 page.
Lt. Robert Macfarlane.
1781, January 15. Strand. — Certificate by John Leman,
physician, as to the health of Lt. Robert Macfarlane.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 223. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Amherst to Sir H. Clinton, 1 Feb., 1781.
Captain William Spry to Brigadier General McLean.
1781, January 15. Halifax. — In obedience to the orders of the
7th inst. he has discontinued the overseer and discharged all car-
penters. Work on Citadel Hill to ensure a sufficiency of water is
being continued, but the number of miners cannot be diminished
as they work by relief night and day. Sends reports of intrenching
tools in store and quantities of each sort required for the ensuing
campaign.
Autograph signed copy. Vol. 13, No. 175. 2 pages.
1781, January 15. Halifax. — Report of number and state of
the intrenching tools in store and of the quantities proposed to
be made for the service of the ensuing campaign.
True copy signed W. Spry. Vol. 13, No. 174. 1 page.
Both enclosed by Capt. Spry to Sir H. Clinton, 27 Feb., 1781.
Board of Associated Loyalists (by Wm. Franklin) to Major
0. De Lance y or in his absence Maj. Mackenzie.
1781, January 16. New York.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 20. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 173 ; and
285, fo. 71.
Jno. Stapleton to Colonel Roger Morris.
1781, January 17. Head Quarters. — The bearer Margaret Drake
is to receive provisions for herself and three children.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 44, No. 187. 1 page.
Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 18. Camp on Turkey Creek Broad River. —
(Printed in the Clinton- Cornwallis Controversy I. 319).
Signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 18. 7 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 157, fo. 31 ; 139,
fo. 429 ; 631, fo. 162 ; and Cornwallis MSS.
Board of Directors of Associated Loyalists (by Wm. Franklin)
to Vice Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot.
1781, January 19. New York. — Followed by his answer of the
20th.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 7. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 285, fos. 75 & 76.
Eunice Morgan to General Sir Henry Clinton.
Memorial for quarters and firing in her husband's absence (he is
acting as lieutenant of a privateer). With recommendation by
James Wardrop, Robt. Shedder, Niel Jamieson and John Goodrich,
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junr., and note by Thos. Murray, A.D.C., dated New York, 21
January, 1781, granting provisions.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 304. 1 page.
Attached is newspaper cutting announcing sale of escheated
property in Virginia, the name of Willoughby Morgan, as husband
of the petitioner, underlined.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to the President of the Board of
Directors of Associated Loyalists (Wm. Franklin).
1781, January 22.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 6. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 285, fo. 87.
Major Oliver De Lance y to Gov. William Franklin.
1781, January 22. Hd. Quarters, New York.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 21. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fos. 177 &
285, fo. 83.
Board of Associated Loyalists (by Wm. Franklin) to Gen. Sir
Henry Clinton.
1781, January 22. New York.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 5. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 285, fo. 89.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to Lt. Col. Clarke.
1781, January 22. St. Augustine. — The reinforcement under
Leslie having joined Cornwallis is a material point gained. Pre-
parations of the Spaniards to invade West Florida. The ships have
sailed to assemble at Mobile ; Don Galvez to take the command.
Refers him to Col. Glazier, who has stated some questions and
answers. Represents weak state of this garrison, no engineer
having been sent to repair or strengthen the fortifications.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 33. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 250, fo. 195.
Enclosure : —
Colonel Beamsley Glazier.
Colonel Glazier's compliments to Mr. Forbes, and begs the
favour of him to inform Lt. Floyer what he knows of Don
Galvary's (sic) Expedition or any other interesting news.
Questions to ask Mr. Farbes. Marked No. 3.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 32. 3 pages.
Both these enclosed by Lt. Col. Clarke to Lt. Col. Balfour, 24
Jan., and by Lt. Col. Balfour to Sir H. Clinton, 2 Feb.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, January 23. New York. — No. 114. — With list of enclosures
of correspondence with Gov. Franklin for the Board of Associated
Loyalists.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 21. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo.
157 ; copy 308, fo. 264.
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John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 23. Treasury Chambers. — Transmits the enclosed.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 19. 1 page.
Enclosing Philip Stephens to John Robinson, 2 Jan.
Lieut. Col. Alured Clarke to Lieut. Col. Balfour.
1781, January 24. Savannah. — My Dear Balfour, — Some time
ago Governor Tonyn intimated to me his intention of sending a
Flag of Truce to the Havannah when a convenient opportunity
should offer. This he has done by an intelligent young man (a
Mr. Forbes) who left that place on the 7th & arrived at St. Augustine
on the 14th of this month, with the intelligence contained in the
Governor's letter to me, and the paper of questions and answers
sent by Lt. Col. Glazier, copies of which I enclose for your informa-
tion [22 January] in order that you may give me every assistance
towards the defence of E. Florida, which I am confident will be
attacked after the reduction of Pensacola ; and also that you may
forward such parts of their contents to the admiral or officer com-
manding the Navy as you may think useful to him. I am in con-
stant expectation of accounts from Genl. Campbell, & shall set off
for Augustine the moment he announces the appearance of the
Spaniards before him. Whilst you were very weak in So. Carolina,
I never made a difficulty about the numbers being too small for the
defence of the place, because I foresaw the distress it would be to
Lord Cornwallis to part with any more troops, but as the case is
altered in some degree by the arrival of Genl. Leslie, & will be con-
siderably so, in all probability very soon, by the arrival of the three
regiments from Europe, I must request that you will contrive to
spare me at least one hundred men ; & as my motive is merely the
service immediately in question, if you was to let it be a detach-
ment composed for the purpose, there would be no probability of
their being detained longer than the business now before us requires.
It surely is requisite that another artillery officer should be sent,
and I do suppose one might be spared from Charles Town without
any great inconvenience ; therefore, pray speak to Traile about it,
and also that some articles may be supplied that are absolutely
necessary and of which I will send an account. The garrison of St.
Augustine at present consists of about 450 men. — 100 I propose
taking from hence — which, with what I have requested of you, will
only make 650, a number by no means equal to what it ought to
have ; but with which, and such of the inhabitants as may be scraped
together, I would endeavour to make the best defence possible.
Pray speak to Moncrieff on this subject, and I am convinced you
will find his opinion coincide with mine. The article of provisions
is also so necessary to be attended to that I must beg of you to
speak strongly to Mr. Townsend on the subject, and beg of him not
to neglect keeping up the stock as complete as possible, adverting
always to the number of prisoners, when he sends supplies. I shall
write a few lines to Lord Cornwallis which I request you will forward
to him with copies of the papers of intelligence that I send you. I
will mention to him my application to you for the men above re-
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quested, and make no doubt of its meeting with his lordship's
approbation. The two 36 pounders at Augustine are guns of in-
finite importance and there are very few shot for them ; therefore
beg some may be sent, as I am informed you have them at Charles-
town. I cannot conclude without again begging you will press
Major Traile & Mr. Townsend to do everything requisite. I am, &c.
Although I write to Traile I enclose the ordnance returns for you
to give him, thinking that may assist matters. One of them is
sent from Augustine, and the demand such as to complete the
garrison to its full allowance. The other I have made out here and
hope that may be complied with if the other is beyond your abilities.
P.S. — I have mentioned to Lord Cornwallis that you would send
a copy of Governor Tonyn's letter and the other paper to him, so
beg you will do it.
2 copies. Vol. 22, Nos. 29 & 31. 4 pages each.
Enclosed by Lt. Col. Balfour to Sir H. Clinton, 2 Feb.
Cornelius Dychman or Dyckman to Governor Robertson.
1781, January 24. New York. — Petition. Has been obliged to
leave his farm in Bergen County in the Jerseys on account of three
of his sons being in the King's service. By age and sickness is
incapable of supporting a wife and two children. Asks rations or
other relief. Testified by Abram Buskirk, Lt. Col. Ordered by
Lt. Gen. Robertson.
Signed. Vol. 29, No. 105. 1 page.
Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 25. Charles Town.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 22. 6 pages.
Copy in the Cornwallis MSS. 5 ; extracts Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 437 ;
and 631, fo. 164.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 25. Head Quarters. — Arrangement for exchange
of officers of the Convention troops. Mr. John Franklin to be
agent. Complaints of treatment of naval prisoners.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 31. 2 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 157, fo. 73 ;
War Office, In Letters, Original Correspondence 21.
Benjamin Thompson to [John Robinson].
1781, January 27. Whitehall.— Sends by Lord G. Germain's
directions the enclosed memorial to be laid before the Lords of the
Treasury.
Signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 134. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Abijah Willard to the Lords of the Treasury.
That he was one of the councillors of Mass. Bay, was obliged
to leave his house and estate in April, 1775, and put himself
under the protection of the army ; that he acted as commissary
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in collecting live stock, without any emolument ; that he has a
wife and two daughters to support, and is unable to support
them. Asks same allowance as other councillors have received.
With a certificate from Gen. Gage dated Portland Place, 23
January, 1781.
Original. Vol. 22, Nos. 129 & 130. 3 pages.
Both these enclosed by J. Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 7 July,
1781.
William Bayard to Colonel Roger Morris.
1781, January 29. New York. — Recommending for bounty Jane
Steale and her husband, refugees from Orange County — the husband
ill and unfit to labour.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 251. 1 page.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, January 29. New York. — No. 117. Enclosing correspon-
dence with Gen. Washington, October, November and December last
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 24. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139,
fo. 275 ; copy 308, fo. 274.
Schedule of the six enclosures in the above letter.
Vol. 22, No. 24.*
Gov. Pat. Tonyn to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 29. St. Augustine. — Intelligence obtained from
the Havana of plans against the Floridas and the Bahama Islands.
Applies for needed protection.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 23. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 250, fo. 207.
T. Bibby, A. D. A. General, to Colonel Morris.
1781, January 30. Col. Cuyler's family are to receive two rations
of provisions till further orders.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 220. Slip of paper.
Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 31. Charles Town.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 25. 3 pages.
Copy in the Cornwallis MSS. 5 ; extracts Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 441 ;
and 631, fo. 165.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, January 31. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 26. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 121 ;
copies 432, fo. 227 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
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Lord Amherst to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 1. Whitehall. — Forwards enclosures regarding
Macfarlane's leave of absence.
Signed letter. Vol. 4. No. 221. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Doctor's certificate on health of Lt. Macfarlane, see 15 Jan.
Lord Amherst to Lieut. Eobert Macfarlane, of the 74th
Regiment of Foot, at Messrs. Gray & Ogilv"es.
1781, February 1. Whitehall. — Has received his letter of
ihe 1 6th, and laid the application for renewal of leave of absence
before the King. Will transmit a copy of the physician's
certificate to Clinton. Advises him to lose no time in returning
to his duty, as he cannot expect promotion whilst absent.
Copy. ' Vo1. 4, No. 222. 1 page.
Lt. Col. Ntsbet Balfour to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 2. Charles Town. — Sends the enclosed, wishes it
were in his power to comply with all Col. Clarke's requisitions, but
so far as is possible his wants shall be supplied.
Duplicate signed letter and copy. Vol. 22, Nos. 30 and 28. 1 page
each.
Enclosing Letter from Lt. Col. Clarke, 24 January, transmitting
copy of a letter from Gov. Tonyn of 22 January, and paper of
questions by Col. Glazier.
Copy in the Cornwallis MSS. 5.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1781, February 2. New York. — "I have received your letter of
the 25th ultimo, and have communicated to Major General Phillips
that part of it which relates to him.
" With respect to the admitting Mr. John Franklin to reside
here as agent, I am to inform you, sir, that his conduct was so very
exceptionable when he lived in this city before, that the Commandant
found it requisite to remove him & his family without the lines.
" The naval prisoners being entirely under the direction of the
Officer Commanding the King's Ships on this station, I took the
earliest opportunity of transmitting your letter to Vice Admiral
Arbuthnot, through the Naval Officer Commanding at New York,
and I am persuaded His Excellency will immediately direct the
grievances complained of to be redressed, if, upon enquiry, they are
found to exist."
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 27. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 2. War Office.— Sends the enclosed.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 215. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of Promotions in the 1 st & ?>rd Regimen* of Foot Guards.
Vol, 4, No. 21 6. 1 page,
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Troops.
.1781, February 2. Fort Nassau, New Providence, Bahama
Islands. — Return of the present state of the companies of H. M.
Royal Garrison Battalion. Signed by John Maxwell, also by Alex.
Rio, Lt. R.G.B.
Original. Vol. 22, No. 117. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 4 June.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 3. Whitehall. — Separate. Leave of absence for
Lieut. Rawstorne.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 36. 1 page.
Enclosing Sir H. Hoghton to Thomas de Grey, 10 Jan.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 227 ;
and in Sackville MSS.
Earl Cornwallis to Lord Rawdon.
1781, February 4. Salisbury. — Passage of the Catawba ; the
Guards behaved gallantly ; Genl. Davidson killed, and his militia
routed. Tarleton attacks a body of militia, &c.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 49. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Rawdon to Lt. Col. Balfour, 7 Feb.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 130, fo. 505.
James Henry Craig to Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour.
1781, February 4. Wilmington. — Account of the taking of the
town.
Two copies. Vol. 22, Nos. 43 and 65. 6 pages each.
Enclosed by Lt. Col. Balfour to Sir H. Clinton, 13 Feb.
Autograph signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS. 5 ; copy Am. &
W. I. 139, fo. 497.
Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 5. Charles Town.— Arrival of a fleet from
England. The enclosures.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 34. 2 pages.
Enclosing Gov. Dalling to Earl Cornwallis, 17 Nov., 1780.
Gov. Dalling, Instructions for Lord Charles Montagu,
same date.
Copy in the Cornwallis MSS. 5.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 5. War Office.— Acknowledges letter of 14th
December. List of promotions sent to Amherst to be laid before
the King. Monthly returns of his army not sent since 1st Dec,
1779. Has had to state this in the House of Commons in an account
lately called for.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 4:,9No. 217. 1 page.
243
Leonard Morse to William Knox.
1781, February 5. Whitehall. — That Lord Amherst does not
think it right that officers of the Convention army should receive
allowance of bat and forage money — but Clinton might give some
allowance or douceur out of the Contingencies in view of the par-
ticular circumstances of that unfortunate army.
2 copies. Vol. 15, Nos. 29 & 26. 2 pages and 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 7 February.
Copy in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters, Original
Correspondence 21.
Lord Amherst to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 6. Whitehall. — The list of promotions dated
14th Deer, approved excepting the succession of Lt. Cockell in the
37th, he not having been approved in the list of 10th August to
become a Lieut, in that Regt. His Majesty hopes he will soon find
a majority for Capt. Temple.
Signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 224.T2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 6. War Office. — Arrangements for correcting
abuses and reducing the expenditure for medicines for the use of
the forces without danger of inconvenience to the service.
Signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 218. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters, Original
Correspondence, 23.
Lord Rawdon to Lieut. Colonel Nesbit (sic) Balfour.
1781, February 6. Camden. — Sends by Lieut. Hunt a report
that Cornwallis has forced the passage of the Catawba and routed
the enemy's army. Further accounts confirm the intelligence.
Davidson said to be killed. Cornwallis is in Salisbury. Above
200 prisoners escaped from the guard who were escorting them to
Virginia.
Extract. Vol. 22, No. 42. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lt, Col. Balfour to Sir H. Clinton, 13 Feb., 1781.
Lord Amherst to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 7. Whitehall— 2d Lieut, Saltonstall to
be promoted to a 1st Lieutenancy in Major Mecan's succession
instead of 2d Lieut. Ralph Markland also promoted to the first
lieutenancy.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 225. 1 page.
Major Oliver De Lance y to Colonel Roger Morris.
1781, February 7. Head Quarters, New York. — To give rations
to Messrs. Henrv and David Van Schaack by order of the Commander
in Chief.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 31, No, 229, 1 page.
244
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 7. Whitehall.— No. 77.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 39. 5 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 7. Whitehall.— No. 78.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 40. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 7. Whitehall.— No. 79.
Triplicate signed letter and copy. Vol. 15, Nos. 28 & 20.* 2 pages
and 1 pagre.
Enclosing Leonard Morse to William Knox, 5 Feb.
Copies of the above three despatches in the Public Record Office,
Am. & W. I., Vol. 139, pages 125, 133 & 137 ; Vol. 432, pages 228,
232, 233j in the Sackville MSS., &o.
Lord George Germain.
1781, February 7. Whitehall. — Circular. Sending printed
copies of his Majesty's most gracious Message to both Houses of
Parliament.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 38. 1 page.
Sir Charles Gould to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 7. Horse Guards. — Has laid before the King
the proceedings of a general Court Martial held at New York on
Lt. Col. Thomas, 1st Foot Guards, charged with aspersing Lt. Col.
Gordon's character. His Majesty approves the sentence whereby
he is acquited. Lt. Col. Gordon to be tried on a charge of " not
doing his duty before the Enemy on 23rd day of June, 1780," this
charge being avowed by Lt. Col. Thomas. Gives names of those
whose evidence is absolutely necessary on this occasion that they
may be prevented leaving America before the trial. The Court
to be composed as nearly as may be of officers of the Guards.
Suggests the remainder be supplied from other corps.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 253. 3 pages.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Cltnton.
1781, February 7. Quebec.
Copy. "Vol. 18, No. 1/35. 2 pages.
Cipher in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 230;
decipher 21807, fo. 237.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 7. War Office. — The list of promotions trans-
mitted in letter of 14th December approved by the King, with the
exception of Ensign Thompson to be Lieut, in 37th Regt. of Foot
and 2d Lieut. Markland to be first Lieut, in Maj. Mecan's succes-
sion. Explains reason of these exceptions.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 219. 1 page.
245
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 7. War Office. — That the request in the memorial
from the officers of the 43d, that their short pay be made up to
full pay, is not admitted.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 220. 1 page.
Lord Rawdon to Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour.
1781, February 7. 6 Afternoon. Camden. — Greene has marched
towards the Moravian settlement in N. Carolina. Lee has followed.
Will set out to clear the lower country.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 48. 1 page.
Enclosing extract from Earl Cornwallis, 4 Feb.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 509.
Jerusha Miller, widow of Joshua Miller, to Gen. Sir Henry
Clinton.
1781, February 9. New York. — Is urged by necessity to make
her case known. Is daughter of Austin Smith, Justice of Orange
County. Her application to Lt. Gen. Robertson resulting in an
order for one ration for one week and only serving to enhance her
misfortunes, she presumes upon his Excellency's benevolence.
Copy. Vol. 29, No. 163. 2 pages.
Annexed : — Copy of a previous memorial to Governor Robertson,
with order by Thomas Murray, Aid de camp, to Colonel Morris, New
York, 24 August, 1780, for one ration to 31 August, followed by certi-
ficate from Capt. Thos. Ward, David Babcock and Fredk. Hauser.
Copy. Vol. 29, No. 163a. 4 pages.
Lord George Germain to [Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.]
1781, February 12. Whitehall. — Separate advantages of con-
tinuing the commissaries of captures.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 41. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 237 ; and
in the Sackville MSS.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 12. War Office.— The King has appointed Dr.
Thomas Proctor to succeed Dr. Morris, retired, as physician to the
forces under Clinton's command. Flatters himself it will meet
with his Excellency's approbation. Has already informed him
in letter of 2nd Dec. that his Majesty ordered upon Dr. Morris's
resignation that the office of inspector of hospitals should be*discon-
tinued as unnecessary.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 226. 1 page.
Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 13. Charles Town. — Refers to the enclosures
Necessity for cavalry in this province to oppose incursions of the
enemy. Lord Charles Montagu's plan for raising a corps was from
246
amongst the rebel prisoners. Requests commands. Though
General Du Portail was expressly directed to proceed to Phila-
delphia he took a round of 300 miles in order to call at Green's
camp from no other motive, apparently, than to give all the in-
telligence in his power to that general.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 46. 3 pages.
Enclosing : — Letter from Maj. Craig, 4 February.
Extract of a letter from Lord Rawdon, 6 February.
Circular from Lord G. Germain, 7 December, with
copy of the Lords of the Admiralty's letter of
the 6th.
Also in the Cornwallis MSS.
Brig. Gen. Benedict Arnold to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, February 14. Portsmouth. — Three French men of war
in Lynhaven Bay.
Extract. 2 copies. Vol. 22, Nos. 56 & 62. 1 page each.
Enclosed by Lt. Col. Balfour to Sir H. Clinton, 24 Feb.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 157, fo. 51.
Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 14. Charles Town. — Sends dispatches received
from Rawdon. To extend the good effects of Cornwallis's late
successes he intends to move a part of this garrison over the
Santee.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 47. 1 page.
Copy in the Cornwallis MSS. 5.
Major General John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 15. Head Quarters, Pensacola. — Acknowledges,
by Lt. Hugh Mackay Gordon, letter of 21st October last and of
28th May previous. Thanks for gratuity of bat and forage money.
Will follow his pleasure with regard to the Pennsylvania and Mary-
land Loyalist corps. Plan for vacancies, etc., therein. Would not
have appointed a paymaster had he not thought it requisite.
Suggests promotion in the Royal American Regiment for Lieut.
Henry Heldring, of the Regt. of Waldeck. Is concerned at his
Excellency's inability to send reinforcements. # Gen. Dalling writes he
can give no succour. The failure of the attack on Mobile village
was due to the early death of Col. de Hanxleden, for the Waldeck
soldiers could not then be induced to advance. The other troops
forced the intrenchment, and were even in possession. Ebb tide
and weather prevented the ships proceeding up the bay as proposed.
Trusts the great expense of the Indian Department will be considered
necessary. His endeavours to prevent the emigration from this
province of the late inhabitants of the Natchez and Mobile districts
by requiring their personal services and offering them provincial
pay and provisions. Has granted leave to Lt. Col. Stiell. Prays
appointment of Capt. Andrew Rainsford as Deputy Commissary of
Musters. Lt. H. M. Gordon prays allowance for baggage lost.
247
P.S. — Sends staff a/cs and expenses in Indian Department for
quarter ending 31st Dec., with return of troops.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 46. 9 pages.
Enclosing Return of Casualties at the village opposite Mobile,
the 7th Jan., 1781. Signed John Campbell, Maj. Gen., 8 Jan., 1781.
Lord Rawdon to Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour.
1781, February 15. Camden. — Intelligence that Lord Cornwallis
was 6 miles beyond Salem.
2 copies. Vol. 22, Nos. 55 and 63. 1 page each.
Enclosed by Lt. Col. Balfour to Sir H. Clinton, 24 Feb.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 513.
Troops.
1781, February 17. Head Quarters, New York. — Orderly Book.
Incomplete. 8 July, 1780, to 17 February, 1781.
Original. Vol. 18, No. 3. 90 pages.
T. A. Coffin to Mr. Ludlow.
1781 , February 17. — Mrs. Lock to have her provisions as formerly.
Autograph signed* letter. Vol. 25, No. 133. 1 page.
Mary Van Gorden to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 18. New York. — Petition. That she is widow
of Benjamin Van Gorden of Col. Morris's 2nd Battalion New Jersey
Volunteers. Was sent to this garrison by the Rebel Committee at
Katskill ; begs provisions. Referred to Col. Morris, 27 Feb.,
ordered by Lt. Gen. Robertson for the months of March and April.
Original. Vol. 22, No. 50. 2 pages.
Major Thomas Murray to Colonel Roger Morris.
1781, February 19. New York. — Nathaniel Hewson to be on list
for one ration per day.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 57. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1781, February 20. New York.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 229. 3 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 23.
Earl Cornwallis.
1781, February 20. Head Quarters, Hillsborough. — Proclama-
tion. All loyal subjects to repair to this place. (Printed in the
Clinton- Cornwallis Controversy I. 327.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 76. 1 page.
Enclosed by Earl Cornwallis to Lord G. Germain, 18 April.
Also enclosed by Earl Cornwallis to Sir H. Clinton, 23 April.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 157, fo. 209 ; and
Cornwallis MSS. 5.
248
Oliver De Lance r, D. A. Genl., to Colonel Morris.
1781, February 20. Head Quarters. — Mr. Stainsbury, a refugee
from Philadelphia, to receive rations for self and family.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 314. 1 page.
Halifax.
Copy of Bill of Lading — the " Adamant " — of goods for Halifax
to be delivered to James Morden for McLean, of others to be
forwarded to St. John's and delivered to the Governor, and a third
lot to be forwarded by the Storekeeper to New York. Dated,
Office of Ordnance, 20 Feb., 1781. Signed P. Veitch for Mr.
Weaver. This is followed by a receipt from James Morden for the
goods, Halifax Office of Ordnance, 27 April.
Vol. 13, No. 221. 2 pages.
Copy of Bill of Lading — the " St. Lawrence " — of goods for
Halifax, for McLean, etc., as above on the "Adamant," dated 20
February, 1781. Followed bv receipt of goods from James Morden,
25 April.
Vol. 13, No. 222. tfpages.
These two Enclosed by John Boddington to the Respective Officers
at Halifax, 24 Feb., 1781, also enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to
Sir H. Clinton, 23 Dec, 1781.
Thomas Bibby, A. D. A. Genl., to Colonel Roger Morris.
1781, February 22. Head Quarters, New York. — To issue
provisions to George Harding and family.
Autograph signed letter . Vol. 31, No. 190. 1 page,
General Sir Henry Clinton to Daniel Murray, Esq.
1781, February 22. New York. — Warrant. To raise Regiment
of Dragoons, of which Benj. Thompson is to be Lt. Col. Comdt.
and he (Daniel Murray) Major.
Copy. Vol. 2, No. 53. 3 pages.
Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 24. Charles Town. — Sends Rawdon's letter.
Post at Congarees invested by 7 or 800 men under Sumpter. Hopes
Rawdon will relieve it. Depeyster and 25 men of Fanning's
Regiment submitted to the enemy. Consulted Capt. Barclay as to
relieving the fleet and army in the Chesapeak, and forcing French
ships from thence. Thinks it inexpedient to attempt anything
that way, and the " Chatham " with her convoy will go to New
York. Capt. Barclay thinks it well to retain the " Galatea," &c,
until the " Camilla " is ready for sea. Arrival of victuallers for
New York ; on being watered the fleet will proceed. Col. Bruce
arrived in the " Assurance " from Cork.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 54. 3 pages.
Enclosing Lord Rawdon to Lt. Col. Balfour, lo Feb.
Extract of a letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to Karl
Cornwallis, 14 Feb.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Cornwallis MSS. 5.
249
John Boddington, for Board of Ordnance, to the Respective
Officers at Halifax.
1781, February 24. Office of Ordnance. — Instructions. Receipt
of letter of 8th November. 800 whole and 400 half barrels of gun
powder shipped on board the " Adamant " and " St. Lawrence " ;
also 5,000 stand of small arms to be forwarded from Halifax to New
York, and 300 for Island of St. John. On receipt of enclosed bills
of lading he is to apply to the Admiral or Commander-in-Chief
with regard to forwarding arms to New York, and to McLean, or
the Commander-in-Chief of the land forces in Nova Scotia, with
regard to those for the Island of St. John.
Copy., Vol. 13, No. 220. 2 pages.
Enclosing Bills of Lading Adamant " and " St. Lawrence,"
20 February.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 23 December.
Geo. Turnbull, Lt. Col. Com. New York Volunteers.
1781, February 24. New York. — Discharge of Nevers Perry,
with receipt by Perry for pay, same date, no amount stated.
Printed form filled in and signed. Vol. 25, No. 100. 1 page.
Lieut. Robert Walter to Capt. Tonkkn.
1781, February 24. Littledale, Charlestown. — Transports, except
the prison ships, to be sent home.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 99. 1 page.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to Earl Cornwallis, 15 June.
Certified copy in the Cornwallis MSS. 6.
Benjamin Van Gorder (sic).
1781, February 25. New York.— Certificate by Lt. Col. John
Morris, Commanding 2nd N. J. Volunteers, that he entered as
soldier in the said Kegiment and died coming from Philadelphia.
(See his widow's memorial, 18 February, and further certificate,
1 May.)
Original. Vol. 22, No. 51. 1 page.
Captain William Spry to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 27. Halifax.— Capt. Callbeck will deliver this
and explain why the accounts for expenditure at the Island of
St. John have not been given in until now ; he will carry authenti-
cated duplicates of the original vouchers, and plan of the works
executed. Was ordered by Lt. Col. Bruce to accept and pay some
of Callbeck's drafts, but Gen. McLean would not allow these to be
charged against his warrants. Has therefore drawn on his Excel-
lency by the Dep. Paymaster here for two amounts, and transmits
memorial praying his Excellency's warrant. Encloses copy of
memorial to McLean and account current. To prevent further
prosecutions he has had to draw on his Excellency. By Gen.
McLean's directions encloses copy of demand for intrenching tools,
250
he having forbidden any to be made or repaired here. Desired to
visit Clinton at New York, but McLean denied leave of absence.
Callbeck will explain the present state of works hsre.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 173. 4 pages.
Enclosures : —
Capt. Spry to Brig Gen. McLean, see 15 Jan., 1781.
Report of intrenching tools, see 15 Jan., 1781.
Captain William Spry to Brig. Gen. McLean.
1781, February 26. Halifax. — Memorial. Asking warrant
for £2,000 to pay balance and carry on service of Government.
Autograph signed copy. Vol. 13, No. 176. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, February 27. New York. — If delay has arisen in returning
transports it has been owing to the Naval Commanding Officer
being unable to spare ships of war.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 58. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 17 ;
duplicate signed letter 589, fo. 131 ; copy 309, fo. 90.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 27. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 59. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 240 ;
and in the Sackville MSS.
Brig. Gen. Francis McLean to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 27. Halifax. — Mr. Turner's death prevented him
obeying earlier the orders of 12th May, but he now transmits a
correct list of monies paid in the Commissary Department to the
20th February, 1780. Encloses copy of warrant granted by Lt.
Col. Bruce, which was omitted by mistake ; a balance due to the
70th Regt. : also memorials from Major Batt and Capt. Bruce of
the Orange Rangers, and copy of resignation of M. De W^int ; has
permitted the latter to go to the West Indies. Convoy will be
wanted for victuallers for Quebec in the spring. Transports and
convoy to bring coals from Spanish River. Everything quiet in
this Province, but if the enemy make an attempt in the ensuing
season the enclosed return shows the force here is inadequate.
Provincial corps have many men unfit for service. Recommends
Lt. Col. Campbell, who complains of junior officers getting rank in
preference to him. Vessel sent hence to Campbell is arrived safe,
also money in the " Allegiance." His own health is in a declining
state. Sends Capt. Smith lists of warrants granted for the December
Quarter, 1780.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 172. 4 pages.
251
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, February 28. New York. Separate. — Want of ships for
convoys.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 60. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo.
445 ; copy 308, fo. 322 ; copy Admiralty, Secretary, In Letters 4144,
No. 145.
Gen. Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 28.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. 1/36. 1 page.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 239 ; extracts
in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 635, fos. 9 & 140, fo. 201.
J. Mallet, purveyor, to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, February 28. New York. — Memorial.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 232. 2 pages.
Original in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 23.
Sylvanus Waterbury.
1781, February 28. New York.— Certificate by Col. Bev.
Robinson. That he had been in the British lines since the fall of
1777. Was in the Rebel service at Fort Montgomery. Has been
our friend. Was employed by the Barrack Master. In bad health
and applies for a ration of provisions. Followed by note from
Thos. Murray, aid-de-camp, granting the request.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 298. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1781, March 1. New York. — Transmits list of promotions.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 230. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 23.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 1. Whitehall.— No. 80. Concerning the Island of
St. John. Callbeck's company to be increased to 100 men. Major
Heirlihy and five companies to be transferred to Halifax.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 61. 3 pages. Copies in Vol.
21, Nos. 145, 146, & 250. 2 pages each.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. &. W. I. 139, fo. 245 ;
copies 432, fo. 241 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
General Haldimand to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 1.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. l/36a. 1 page.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 241.
252
General Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, March 2, 5 & 8. New York. — Army and navy in Chesa-
peak blocked by a French^naval force. Sent wordf immediately to
the Admiral at Gardner's Bay. March 5. — Dreads fatal conse-
quences if the Admiral delays too long. Has troops embarked, but
cannot send them under convoy of only two frigates. Ethan Allen
defies Congress. 8 March. — Letter received from Gen. Arnold that
the French have left. They have returned to Rhode Island. The
force under Gen. Phillips is now waiting for the Admiral. To take
him under his orders. (The letter is printed in the Clinton-Corn-
wallis Controversy, edited by B. F. Stevens, Vol. I., p. 341.)
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 67. 4 pages.
Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 3. Charles Town. — Movements of the armies in
North and South Carolina.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 64. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 157, fo. 155 ; and
Cornwallis MSS. 5.
Wm. Crosbie, A.D.C., to Col. Morris, Inspector Gen., &c, etc.
1781, March 4. New York. — -To order one ration of provisions
for Mrs. Hopkins.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 188. 1 page.
Johannes Myer to Brig. Genl. Birch, Commandant of New York.
1781, March 4. — Petition. Certified a loyal subject by Lt. Col.
Abraham Buskirk ; joined in recommendation by Gov. Franklin;
with a note by — Metzner, M.B., and lastly by Thos. Murray,
A.D.C., that rations are to be granted till 1st May. Not dated, but
endorsed 4th March, 1781.
Vol. 22, No. 66. 3 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, March 5. New York. — Laments, with him, want ot safe
conveyance for dispatches ; Lt. Gov. Graham ; oatships ; transports ;
invalids ; prisoners ; concern at affair of Cowpens ; recommenda-
tions to vacancies, &c. (Printed in the Clinton- Cornwallis Con-
troversy I., p. 331.)
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 69. 5 pages.
Signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS. 5.
General Sir^Henry Clinton to Honble. Lieut. Gov. Graham,
Georgia.
L781, March 5. New York. — Acknowledges letter of 24 Jan.
Has received one on the same subject from Cornwallis. As the
Loyalists in Georgia have been able to return to their usual occupa-
tions his employment as Inspector of Refugees has ceased. On
application to Cornwallis will issue a warrant for the amount of
expenses charged and also for the salary of himself and his clerk-
Cop//- Vol. 22, No. 68. 1 page.
253
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 5. War Office. — Received letter of 18tli Deer,
transmitting general return of H. M. Provincial Forces in North
America together with separate returns of each of those corps. As
they are sent in compliance with Germain's desire has forwarded
to his Lordship the general return inquiring if there is any par-
ticular use to which these papers are to be applied.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 227. 1 page.
Provincial Troops.
State of the men belonging to the Corps of Guides and Pioneers
under the command of Lt. Angus McDonald from 15 May, 1780, to
5 March, 1781, when they were delivered to Lt. Ebenezer Brown
at Hillsborough N. C. Signed Angus McDonald.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 45. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 6. War Office. — Acknowledging receipt of half
yearly certificates of General and Staff Officers from June to Deer.,
1780 ; also monthly returns of forces from Jan. to Sept., 1780, to-
gether with a duplicate of the return of 1st May, 1779.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 228. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 6. War Office. — Sending the enclosed.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 233. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of Promotions and Leaves of absence.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 234. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 7. Whitehall.— No. 81. Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy I. 334.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 71. 5 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 311 ; 432,
fo. 244 ; Sackville MSS. ; and Lansdowne MSS. 68 : 23.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 7. Whitehall.— No. 82. On the Provincial Forces.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 70. 6 pages. Copy 50, No.
194. 4 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 201 ; copy
432, fo. 247 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
Stores.
1781, March 7. London. — Invoice of bedding and stores for the
use of H.M. Hospital at New York shipt on board the " Fanny "
transport.
Also the invoice of tents and camp necessaries for the campaign
of 1781 on the same ship and consigned to Sir H. Clinton.
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Distribution of 18,878 wood canteens for the forces, as per invoice
No. 1, showing the regiments and number of canteens to each,
(n.d.)
Recapitulation of the total tents and camp equipage above.
Vol. 4, Nos. 241, 242, 247, 248. 9 pages in all.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 4 April.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, March 8. New York. — Introducing Capt. Amherst.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 72. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS. 5.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Major General Alexander
Leslie.
1781, March 8. New York. — Received his letters from Charles-
town and Camden by the " Halifax." As Cornwallis preferred a
junction with him (Leslie) to the intended diversion in Cape Fear
River is glad the " Galatea " met him before he got over the bar.
Sorry he cannot comply with the wishes respecting Capt. Skelly,
but the recommendation in regard to the succession in the 64th
Regt. shall take place according to his desire. The volunteer he
mentions shall be provided for immediately
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 73. 1 page.
Ethan Allen to President Huntington.
1781, March 9. Sunderland.
2 copies. Vols. 11, No. 142 ; 18, No. 2. Enc. 7. 3 pages each.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 2 Aug.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 185;
635, fo. 25 ; Colonial Correspondence, Quebec, 18 ; and in the
British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21835, fo. 56.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour.
1781, March 9. New York. — Disposal of prisoners is submitted
to Earl Cornwallis. As to Lord Charles Montagu and his instructions,
refers him also to Lord Cornwallis. Expects a supply of arms.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 74. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS. 5. (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy I. 346.)
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, March 9. New York.— Separate. As to Superintendent
Elliot and the duties on imports and exports.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 77. 5 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. T. 139, fo.
85 ; copy 308, fo. 342.
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[Segur], Minister of War, to Comte de Rochambeau.
1781, March 9. Versailles. — Instructions.
Extract. Vol. 22, No. 156. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Comte de Rochambeau to Che v. de La Luzerne,
27 May.
Also enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton. Most secret,
2 Aug.
Copy in Archives de la Guerre, Paris, 3733, No. 281 ; extract in
Lansdowne MSS. 35, 666.
Col. Ira Allen to President Huntington.
1781, March 10. Sunderland. — Followed by extract of a letter
from a member of Congress to his friend, 11 March.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 143 ; 18, No. 2, Enc. 8. 1 page each.
Enclosed by Gov. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 2 Aug.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec, 18 ; Am. & W. I. 635, fo. 29 ; 140, fo. 189 ; and in the
British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21835, fo. 58.
Brig. Gen. Benedict Arnold to Captain McCollick [Capt.
Kollock.l
1781, March 10. Head Quarters, Portsmouth. — Sir, — I have
this minute received yours of the 6th inst. and am much obliged
to you for the intelligence you send me. I had been informed of
Mr. Washington being on his way to the southward some days before
and pressed the Commodore to send ships up the bay to intercept
him, which he has refused, alledging that he has orders to keep
the ships in shoal water, which I believe he is heartily inclined to
do, whenever he thinks there is danger. I have, however, pressed
him again to send up two frigates immediately ; whether he will
comply with my request or not is uncertain.
An express boat arrived here last night, which left New York
with a fleet of transports and men of war, bound to this place,
having on board between two and three thousand troops, who are
expected hourly. You need be under no apprehension for your
own safety. I wish you to load your ships and return as soon as
possible, as I will have occasion for your vessels as soon as the troops
arrive.
You will please to send an express boat to me immediately on
receipt of this provided you have any further intelligence of Mr.
Washington, which you will communicate to me from time to time.
I wish you success and am, Sir, vour obedient, humble servt.
Signed letter. Vol. 40, No. 260. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Capt. Kollock to [Sir G. Carleton], 8 Sep., 1783.
John Mason.
1781, March 10. — Certificate enumerating cash and effects of
John Mason, deceased. [See Elizabeth Mason's memorial. -r>
September, 1783.]
Copy. Vol. 40, No. 102. 1 page.
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John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 12. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— Their Lord-
ships have considered the letters of 5th July, 1779, and 13 August
1780, respecting the appointment of an inspector and prover of
rum, and desiring to know what salary is to be allotted. They
cannot form an opinion on the subject, and if the office is necessary
they request him to make a reasonable and just allowance.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 75. 1 page.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 12. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Acknowledges
letter of 18th December, 1780. In pursuance of the requisition
therein 10,000 rugs, 5,000 blankets and 80,000 lbs. of tallow candles
one-third part to be mould for the use of the officers and two-thirds
dipped, ten to the pound, and 500 iron pots have been ordered for
the Barrack Master General's Department. Their Lordships have
also considered the letter from Mr. Wier dated 16th December,
relative to four ships for Quebec, and also desiring supply of 50,009
quarters of oats. The oats shall be sent out ; and his resolution to
forward the ships to Quebec as soon as the season will admit is
approved.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 76. 1 page.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 13. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers!— The Lords of
the Treasury have considered several letters from Mr. Wier relative
to the state of provisions, for the troops under his Excellency's
command. They have ordered supplies for 37,000 men in the New
York Department and 15,000 in Georgia, North and South Carolina,
East Florida and Bahamas. Calls his attention to the great increase
in the demand for provisions. My Lords have heard that the
department of the army under Lord Cornwallis at Camden, returned
at 6,400 rations, have not consumed salt, but have been chiefly
supplied, while in the interior part of Carolina, with fresh provisions,
and their Lordships hope that the garrisons of Charles Town,
Savanna, and St. Augustine, and the detachments at Ninety-six,
and Augusta, might also, in a great measure, be supplied at those
places with fresh provisions. My Lords also cannot help observing
that the number of rations daily issued is very great in proportion
to the number of troops ; that they increase almost by every
return ; and that the number of horses in the New York department
is likewise very greatly increased. The expence to the public in
sending out all these supplies from Great Britain is very heavy.
Their Lordships therefore do most earnestly recommend to your
Excellency to turn your serious attention to this business ; that
you will examine into, regulate and properly direct this branch of
service ; and state to my Lords your opinion what can be done
therein so as to carr^" it on with proper economy for the bjnefit of
the public, and at the same time give proper and ample supply to
the troops, and their Lordships direct me to assure your Excellency
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that my Lords will take the proper means to send out what shall
be fully sufficient for this purpose, and will be at all times ready to
concur with you in every measure, that you may think to be proper
and effectual for executing this service for the benefit of the public.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 78. 2 pages.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 13. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Sends the
enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 79. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
John Robinson to Daniel Wier.
1781, March 13. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Orders
have been given to send out 50,000 quarters of oats. All direc-
tions relative to provisions will now be given by the Navy
Board. Instructions respecting deficiencies. My Lords are at
a loss to account why the proportion of butter is not equal to
other species of provisions. Hopes that supplies unavoidably
bought in America have been purchased with all possible
economy ; and that all live stock captured has been brought
to the credit of the public. Directs him when sending return of
provisions to state how many days the provisions in store will
supply the numbers victualled.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 80. 3 pages.
John Andrews to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 14. New York. — Memorial. Was an inhabitant of
Rhode Island and chosen to c^rry dispatch as to the French fleet
being at that place. Was on that account banished, his property
seized, his family distressed. As property to the extent of £3,000
has been taken from him, begs his Excellency for grant of a house
in New York, and some small consideration to support his wife
and family. Testified to by William Wanton, the late governor of
Rhode Island.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 296. 2 pages.
Navy Board,— J. Williams and three others to [John Robinson].
1781, March 14. Navy Office.— In answer to letter of 13th inst.
they have no prospect of being able to provide tonnage for the
50,000 quarters of oats to be sent to New York. They suggest this
service be postponed until they have secured sufficient provisions
for the army on different stations abroad. Also request some
months' notice when their services are required for such large orders.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 87. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 30 March.
[John Smith, Secretary, to Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour.]
178], March 14. New York.— Transports to be sent hither in-
stead of to Europe.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 81. 2 pages.
Signed letter and extract in the Cornwallis MSS. 5 and 6.
R
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Lieut. Col. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 15. Fort George (Penobscot). — Received a letter
from the Duke of Argyle relative to Capt. A. Campbell continuing
in his regiment as his health is recovered. Approves this.
" The 17th of last month a party from this place commanded by
Lieut. Stockton of the King's Rangers, landed near to George's River,
marched five miles through the woods to Thomastown, and about
one in the morning attacked the house where the Rebel Brigadier
General Wadsworth (who commanded all to the eastward of Cape
Ann) was quartered with a guard of six men, and took him and two
of his men prisoners and carried them to this place where he still
remains.
" We had three men wounded, one since dead. Brigadier Wads-
worth intended to have gone for Falmouth the next day to take
charge of the fortifications of that place, which the Rebels are
carrying on with all dispatch. I am informed they have already
twenty four cannon mounted, of which some of them are 32 pounders.
Wadsworth says they are to make very strong works there, as
they were informed it is to be attacked by some British troops
next summer, and they will be well prepared to receive them.''
Recommends John Campbell for the Lieutenancy as Lt. Cheap has
never joined the regiment, and John Russel to be Ensign. The
inhabitants have no attachment to the King. Requests the 74th
Regiment may be recalled as the people are acquainted with the
soldiers and have enticed some to desert.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 179. 2 pages.
John Ketchum, of Stratford and recently of Huntington, Long
Island, to Lieut. General Robertson.
1781, March 15. New York. — Petition. That early in the
rebellion he had come in from New England — by reason of epileptic
fits is unable to support himself and family — begs rations. His
loyalty is certified by Jeremiah Learning and John Sayre, and his
disorder by Dr. Samuel Bord and Isaac Hubbard, New York, also
15 March. Thos. Murray intimates, New York. 23 March, that
Col. Morris will allow rations.
Original. Vol. 25, Nos. 261 & 262. 3 pages.
Earl Cornwallis to Lord George Germain.
1781, March 17. Guilford.— No. 6.
Copy. Vol. 19, No.179. 1 page.
Earl Cornwallis to Lord George Germain.
1781, March 17. Guilford.— No. 7.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 80. 12 pages.
Earl Cornwallis to Lord George Germain.
1781, March 17. Guilford.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 81. 10 pages.
The above three dispatches enclosed by Earl Cornwallis to Sir 11.
Clinton, 23 April.
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Originals of all three in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I.
157 ; copies in 309 and in the Cornwallis MSS. 5 ; and printed
in the Chnton-Cornwallis Controversy I. 353, et seq.
Enclosure : —
Return of the killed and wounded in the march through North
Carolina.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 78. 1 page.
Earl Cornwallis to Lord Rawdon.
1781, March 17. Guilford.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 85. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Rawdon to Sir H. Clinton, 23 Mar.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 157, fo.
141 ; copy 157, fo. 163.
COMTE DE ROCHAMBEAU to [GEN. SlR HENRY CLINTON].
1781, March 18. New Port. — Sends letters which some prisoners
of war have desired him to forward. If his Excellency is commis-
sioned by Arbuthnot to exchange man for man he himself is so by
the Chev. Destouches. Leaves it to [Clinton] either to send a flag
to carry prisoners back to New York or else he himself will send
one. Does not know how many prisoners are at York in Virginia
but is not commissioned to exchange them.
Copy. Vol. 29, No. 45. 1 page.
Duplicate in Archives de la Guerre, Paris, 3733, fo. 223.
1781, March 19, 20 to June 5. — Copy of correspondence between
Maj. Gen. Campbell and Don Bernardo de Galvez. See under the
last date.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Charles Jenkinsox.
1781, March 20. New York. — Sends memorial received from
Mr. Mallett [see 28 February].
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 231. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 23.
Stores.
1781, March 20. London. — Invoice of sundries shipped per the
" Fanny," Capt. Gregson (or Greyson), for the Provincial troops.
Original. Vol. 54. No. 93. 1 page.
Invoice to the Treasury for articles provided by Thomas Harley
and shipt on board the " Fanny," " John and Jane," and " Ariel "
transports, for the service of H. M. Forces under Sir H. Clinton.
£24,865 17s. Od. London, 20 March, 1781.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 95. 2 pages.
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Schedule of Invoices, &c, by the t{ Ariel," " Fanny " and " John
and Jane," most of them dated 20 March, 1781, and note of " Three
Letters from Mure & Atkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 30 April." At the
foot is : — " Received the above mentioned papers to be returned
when called for. — Peter Paumier, Dy. Com. Gen."
Copy. Vol. 34, No. 22. 1 page.
Capt. Thomas Tonken, agent for transports, to Gen. Sir Henry
Clinton.
1781, March 20. New York. — That all the transports at Charles-
town are being sent home, even those intended to be kept in this
country.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 100. 1 page.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to Earl Cornwallis, 15 June.
Copy in the Cornwallis MSS. 6.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 21. Whitehall.— No. 83.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 82. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 317 ; copy
685, fo. 213 ; copy in the Sackville MSS.
Gov. George Bruere to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 22. Bermuda Government House. — Refusal by
the Assembly to make good Lieut. Hugh Stuart's disbursements
at Fort Clinton, as acting engineer. Major Sutherland is said to
have received a sum to pay the charges of fortifications, &c. If
Lt. Stuart's case is not considered the poor man will be ruined.
Things wanted to carry on the service — boats, gun-carriages, field
pieces and grasshoppers to run to the bays to prevent landings,
ordnance, &c. Sutherland's conduct has injured the garrison.
Requests his Excellency will order outstanding accounts to be
liquidated. In case of invasion part of the country at least will
assist.
Signed letter. Vol. 35, No. 82. 2 pages.
Lieut. Hugh Stuart to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 22. Bermuda, — Petition. That his accounts being
disclaimed by the House of Assembly at Bermuda he will be in-
volved in inextricable difficulties if he does not have relief.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 81. 1 page.
Lord Rawdon to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 23. Camden, South Carolina. — " I have the honour
to transmit to your Excellency the copy of a note which I have
this day received from Lord Cornwallis. In obedience to his Lord-
ship's command, I have likewise sent a copy to Lord G. Germain.
''From the information of the messenger (who is a person well
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acquainted with our army), I can mention to your Excellency some
additional circumstances of this most important victory. Lord
Cornwallis having been exceedingly distressed for provisions was
moving from Guilford County to Cross Creek : General Greene con-
sidering this movement as a retreat and confident in his numbers
advanced in hopes of making some favourable stroke against the
rear of his Lordship's army. On the night between the 14th &
15th Lord Cornwallis ordered the baggage escorted by the Royal
North Carolina Regiment & all the Militia to proceed towards
Cross Creek, whilst he returned to Guilford (11 miles distant) with
the rest of the army and 2 pieces of cannon. The enemy having
notice from their Light Troops were drawn up in readiness to receive
the attack. The action began about 10 in the morning and lasted
about 2 hours. The enemy were very strongly posted, and, I be-
lieve, fought with obstinacy ; but they were at last completely
routed and dispersed. The messenger thinks the enemy lost about
2,000, but in this he speaks very much at random. Our loss, how-
ever, bore very little proportion to that of the enemy ; General
O'Hara, Col. Webster, Lt. Col. Tarleton, Lord Dunglass are among
the wounded, but none of them were in any danger. Lord Corn-
wallis had two horses shot under him but fortunately was not hurt.
Upon the 2 days following the action a considerable number of the
continentals came in to Lord Cornwallis & surrendered themselves.
They reported that Greene was wounded. As the person who gave
me this account has been with the army ever since we came into
this part of the country, I imagine his story is pretty accurate.
" Your Excellency has, I doubt not, from time to time been in-
formed by Lt. Col. Balfour of every material occurrence in this
province. My situation does not admit that I shou'd either have
timely notice of the departure of vessels for New York, or that I
shou'd with freedom describe the state of the district. Indeed, I
shou'd have nothing in general to report but operations of too
inferior a nature to interest your Excellency's attention. Generals
Sumpter and Marion, commanding district corps, have made some
efforts to excite insurrection in this province and to interrupt our
supplies from Charlestown. Hitherto they have done little mischief.
The enemy have been defeated in several skirmishes and in detail
have suffered considerably, with little loss on our part. The pro-
vincial Light Infantry, the R. S. Carolina Regiment, and in par-
ticular the New York Volunteers, have distinguished themselves
much. As the enemy are all mounted we have never been able to
force them to a decisive action. They are still in the field ; but the
destruction of Greene's Army will have a serious effect upon their
spirits."
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 84. 2 pages.
Enclosing Earl Cornwallis to Lord Rawdon, 17 March, 1781.
Benjamin Lewis to Gov. Robertson.
1781, March 25. — Memorial. Is in want of assistance, being
driven from his estate on Cortlands Manor. With certificate from
Jacob Frost and Tertullus Dickinson, New York, II April; a
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second from Peter Corn a fellow prisoner, and a third from Peter
Huggerford, Jonathan Fowler and Caleb Frost. Followed by
note from Thos. Murray, aid-de-camp, 15 April — ordering pro-
visions for Lewis and family.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 173. 1 page.
R. Adair to Charles Jenkinson.
1781, March 28. Argyll Street. — Having been informed that
Mr. Laurie a young mate in the hospital had been appointed surgeon
in the room of Mr. Jefferies by purchase, enquired of Mr. Jefferies
and was informed he had received £600 to resign his commission
having been refused leave of absence to settle his private affairs ;
he added that the transaction was carried on without Clinton's
knowledge. This is the only sale ever known in the hospital.
Thinks his Excellency ought to know how he has been deceived
into this appointment.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 236. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 3 Apr., 1781.
Phillips Callbeck to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 29. New York. — Memorial. That in consequence
of orders he had raised 63 men ; that Major Hierlihy and the In-
dependent Co. arrived at St. John's 2 Deer., 1778, with orders to
discharge the company raised. That the Council considered it
unwise to disband it under the circumstances. Services of that
company ; is distressed by urgent claims of creditors ; he applied
to Brig Gen. McLean at Halifax, but his claim is now referred to
the commander-in-chief. Asks orders for completing the company
and payment of the arrears and appointments now due.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 76. 7 pages.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, March 30. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— Is directed
to send the enclosed and represent the heavy expense of sending
out supplies of oats. Enquiry to be made whether the increased
numbers of horses are effectives or are necessary, and whether it is
not possible to procure forage in America.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 86. 2 pages.
Enclosing Navy Board to [John Robinson], 14 March, 1781.
George Farrel, refugee, to Brig. Gen. Samuel Birch.
1781, March 31. New York. — Memorial. Begging a small
place to live in for self and family, and rations. Has two sons
serving. Accompanied by a certificate from John Morris command-
ing the 2nd Battalion N. J. Volunteers, that Farrel, junior, served
in his regiment. There is also a memorandum by Thos. Murray,
aid-de-camp, 2 April. " Referred to Col. Morris for one ration."
Original. Vol. 31, No. 199 and 198. 2 pages.
263
Colonel Innes, Inspector General, Provincial Forces.
1781, January 1 to March 31. — A/c "for Contingent expenses
in the department and for making Cloathing for said Troops and
other Disbursements on their account."
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 88. 3 pages.
Statements, &c.
Comparative view to purchase or Hire Horses, Waggons, Carts,
&c. in the Quarter Master General's Department for one quarter to
31 March, 1781. Endorsed State No. 1.
Original, not signed. Vol. 35, No. 117. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Majors Bruen and Robertson to Lt. Gen. Robertson,
14 Sept., 1781.
Comparative view to Purchase or Hire Vessels in the Quarter
Master General's Department for one quarter to 31 March, 1781.
Endorsed State No. 2.
Original, not signed. Vol. 35, No. 107. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Majors Bruen and Robertson to Lt. Gen. Robertson,
14 Sept., 1781.
List of vessels employed in different Departments — the Com-
missary General's, the Quarter Master General's, the Barrack
Master General's and the Engineers' Department, from 1 January
to 31 March, 1781, dated 31st March.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 88. 4 pages.
Account of drivers, horses and waggons furnished by Brig. Gen.
Dalrymple, Q.M.G., of the armv in North America in the District
of New York, by order of his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief
for the General and Staff Officers and several corps of the army
between Jan. 1 and March 31, 1781 (90 days), £46,609 10s. Od.
This included the Provincial and Hessian staff.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 89. 4 pages.
Sketch of the Quarter Master General's Department at New
York for 3 months from Jan. 1 to 31 March, 1781, £279,623 17s. 4d.
Endorsed No. 3.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 97. 2 pages.
Account of charges for Vessels, Carts, Waggons and Labourers
Hir (sic) in the Commissary General's Department from 1 Jan. to
31 March, 1781, showing the comparison if in Government hands.
Balance in favour of Government £45,955 13s. Od. Endorsed No. 4.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 92. 1 page.
Account of charges in the Engineers' Department for vessel,
Cart, and Waggon Hire from Jan. 1 to March 31, 1781, £5,779 7s. 4d.
Endorsed No. 6.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 93. 1 page.
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Amount of Expenditures in different Departments for one quarter
in 1780 and 1781 ; endorsed 31 March, 1781
The departments and quarters are : Q. M. General's, 1 Jan. to
31 March, 1781 ; Barrack Master General's, 1 October to 31 Decem-
ber, 1780. Endorsed No. 7.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 94. 1 page.
Comparative View to purchase or to hire Vessels, Horses and
Waggons employed at present at the Different Departments — that
of the Commissary General, the Quarter Master General, the
Barrack Master General and the Engineers' Department from
I January to 31 March, 1781. Endorsed No. 10.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 90. 2 pages.
Amount of Savings to Government upon the largest Scale from
a Comparison of one Quarter from 1 January to 31 March, 1781.
This includes the Commissary General's Department, the Engineers'
Department, and those of the Barrack Master and Quarter Master
General. Endorsed No. 11.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 91. 1 page.
Paper endorsed "State of Savings No. 11 " ; seems a detailed
estimate of A/cs in the Quarter Master General's Department for
the period of 1 January to 31 March, 1781. Though also numbered
II is not the same as that above.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 83. 1 vage.
Ed. Winslow, Muster Master General, Provincial Forces.
1781, March 31. New York. — A/c of disbursements, travelling
charges, stationery, &c, £39 17s. 2d., from 1 January to 31 March,
1781.
Copy. Vol. 37, No. 137. 1 page.
Stores.
1781, March. London. — Invoice of Clothing shipt on the " Ariel"
for the Queen's Hangers, — No. 1 ; another for Lord Rawdon's
Regiment, — No. 2 ; and a third for the New York Volunteers, —
No. 3.
Vol. 35, Nos. 144 & 140. 1 page each.
Enclosed by Thomas Harley to Sir H. Clinton, 16 May, 1781.
[General Sir] H[enry] C[linton] to Cte de Rochambeau.
1781, April 1. New York. — Before receiving his letter of 18
March the naval officer commanding at New York had sent a cartel
to Newport to treat for the exchange of English prisoners. This
explains why he did not reply to the proposals received. Acknow-
ledges kind treatment of Capt. Gayton and his crew at Rhode
Island.
Copy. In French. Vol. 29, No. 31. 123 words.
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Oliver De Lance y, Adj. General, to Major Murray, 2nd Battn.
84th Regt.
1781, April 1. Adjutant General's Office, New York. — Encloses
his commission as Major and signifies that the appointment is in
consequence of the King's order that the 2nd is to be established
on same footing as the 1st Battalion. The 9th Captain must remain
in possession of his pay and arrears until a vacancy happens ; the
deficiency in the meanwhile will be made up by a warrant for 10s.
per day from the Commander-in-Chief, this letter authorising him
to demand such warrant.
Copy. Vol. 50, No. 234.* 1 page.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to John Robinson.
1781, April 2. New York. — Encloses copy of a requisition to
Messrs. Gordon and Biddulph, agents for the contractors, for
£400,000 sterling.
Triplicate copy. Vol. 22, No. 89. 1 page.
Catherine Darby to General Sir Henry Clinton.
Memorial. — Representing her sufferings for her loyalty, and her
present destitution — has sons in the Royal army. With certificate
by James Peters, dated New York, 2 April, 1781 .
Original. Vol. 31, Nos. 225, 226. 2 pages.
Navy Board (J. Williams, Geo. Marsh and others) to the
Secretary of the Treasury [Robinson].
1781, April 2. Navy Office. — Observe by the return of the trans-
ports from America that there are at different ports eleven ships
employed for prisoners, hospitals and store ships, amounting to near
4,000 tons, and which at a moderate calculation exceeds £29,000 ^
annum. Submit whether some other means than employing trans-
ports for such services should not be recommended to the com-
manding officers, so as to prevent so heavy a charge on the public.
" These ships are hired at 12 ^ ton ^ month, whereas those hired
by us for services of this kind at home having very few men and less
wear and tear do not exceed 6s. ^ ton, and the "Hope" hired at New
York purposely for this service was procured for seven shillings.
If therefore no other method can be adopted but keeping them in
ships we would submit whether our agents may not be authorized to
take up ships on purpose for these services."
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 152. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 26 July, 1781.
Congress.
1781, April 3. — Resolution, recalling Burgoyne and other officers
absent on parole.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 33. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gen. Washington to Sir H. Clinton, 16 April.
Copy in the Cornwallis MSS. 6.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 3. War Office. — The enclosure. As such transaction
might establish a precedent highly detrimental by introducing
improper persons into the hospitals, asks him to make enquiries
and take steps to put an effectual stop to such proceedings.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 235. 2 pages.
Enclosing Robert Adair to Charles Jenkinson, 28 March.
Rachel Myers to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 3. New York. — Petition. That she was an in-
habitant of Newport, but from the decisive part her son Benjamin
took with the Associated Refugees she was obliged to come with her
nine children to New York. Begs rations of provisions. Recom-
mended by a number of officers of the 43rd and 22nd Regiments.
Referred to Col. Morris, 12 June, 1781, and rations ordered.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 336. 3 pages.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 4. Whitehall.— No 84. (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy I. 379.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 92. 5 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 337 ;
copy 432, fo. 281 ; Sackville MSS. ; extract in Lansdowne MSS.
68, p. 27.
Lord George Germain to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 4. Whitehall.— Separate.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 90. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 329 ;
copy 432, fo. 280 ; copy in the Sackville MSS (all dated 3 April).
Enclosure : —
DUC DE NlVERNOIS to LORD SANDWICH.
No date. — On behalf of Vicomte Dubuisson.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 91. 2 pages. French.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 139, fo. 333.
Lieut. Col. Joseph Goreham to Brig. Gen. McLean.
1781, April 4. Halifax. — Lays before him for his consideration
a paper of claims for his rank and command, and requests him to
forward it to head quarters to be presented to the Commander-in-
Chief.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 196. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lt. Col. Goreham to Col. De Seitz and Lt. Col. Bruce,
4 May, 1781.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 4. War Office. — Referring to him an application of
Messrs. Gray and Ogilvie respecting a bill for £130 drawn by Capt.
Wickham, paymaster 2nd Battalion 60th.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 239. 1 page.
267
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 4. War Office. — Sends enclosed. Reminds him that
the clothing sent to America and belonging to old regiments under
General Vaughan's command has not been forwarded to the West
Indies.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 237. 1 page.
Enclosure : — List of Promotions and a Leave of Absence, due.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 238. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 4. War Office. — Tents and camp necessaries having
been provided, incloses return, invoices and distribution of canteens.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 240. 2 pages.
Enclosing Invoices, etc. See 7 March, 1781.
John Trotter to Maj. Gen. Morrison, 23 August, 1780.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, April 5. New York.— No. 123. (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy I. 383.)
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 93. 13 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 25 ;
copy 309, fo. 93.
Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 7. Charlestown. — Transports — only those unfit for
service have gone home. Supplies of clothing. Need of small arms.
Cornwallis in need of supplies. Money. Danger threatening W.
Florida. Incursions of enemy and lack of cavalry, &c. (Printed
as above, p. 392.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 65. 4 pages.
Copy and extract in the Cornwallis MSS. 5 and 6.
A. Bruce to James Fraser.
1781, April 9. Head Quarters. — Is unable to serve his brother
while he remains at home, but if he comes to this country he shall
be an officer as soon as decency will allow.
True copy by James Fraser. Vol. 50, No. 94. 1 page.
Enclosed by James Fraser to Sir Guy Carleton, 11 April, 1783.
A. Bruce, aid de camp, to Colonel Morris.
1781, April 9. Head Quarters. — To grant provisions to James
Defrendren and his wife.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 321. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 9. Line of Fort George, Pensacola. — Account of the
Spanish attack on Pensacola.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 47. 5 pages.
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Doctor Samuel Isaacs to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, Aprir 9. New York. — Memorial. His distressed con-
dition— supplied British and other prisoners confined in gaol at
Poughkeepsie with provisions and medicines — six times tried before
Committees ; banished and confined — has fled hither for refuge — his
wife and children banished also — his wife dead, and himself and
family sick — seeks relief and rations. With certificate signed by
Samuel and Joseph Mabbett and others, their names being
attested to by (1) Beverley Robinson and (2) by Philip J.
Livingston.
Autograph and signed. Vol. 31, Nos. 182 and 183. 3 pages.
" Endeavour."
1781, April 9. Valuation and appraisement of goods shipped by
Spyers Singleton and James Ellis on the flag of truce schooner
" Endeavour " and value of the schooner (£800), with copy of
certificate to its authenticity.
Invoice of the goods shipped, with certificate.
Copy. Vol. 41, Nos. 26 and 25. 2 pages each.
Enclosed by Robert R. Livingston to Sir G. Carleton, 12 May,
1783.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 147, fo. 654-6 ;
and 593, fo. 218-9.
Lieut. General James Robertson.
1781, April 9. New York. — Proclamation and warrant appoint-
ing a second vestry.
Copy. Vol. 20, No. 186. 3 pages.
Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 10. Camp nr. Wilmington. — Proposes Lt. Col. Yorke
to succeed the late Col. Webster. Ensigncy for adjutant Fox. Lt.
Ward unfit for service and wishes to retire. Recommends Adjutant
Watson of the 23rd and Capt. Campbell of the 33rd. who has lately
distinguished himself much.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 67. 2 pages.
Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 10. Camp near Wilmington. — (Printed in the
Clinton- Cornwallis Controversy I. 395.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 66. 6 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 131 ;
157, fo. 255 ; extract 140, fo. 556 ; copies Cornwallis MSS. 5.
Anne Eve to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 12. New York. — Memorial. Representing her
husband, Capt. Oswald Eve's, services and losses and praying in
his absence a billet of a room and rations. This is followed by two
certificates, from Mr. Shoemaker and Daniel Coxe, and endorsed
as referred to Col. Morris, 13 April, and rations ordered.
Original. Vol. 25, Nos. 319 and 320. 3 pages.
269
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, April 13. New York. — Advising his coming to Chesapeak.
(Printed in the Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy I. 405).
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 95. 2 pages.
Duplicate signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS. 5.
Robert Mois.
1781, April 6, 1(5.— Journal from New York to Portsmouth,
Virginia, as mate in the " Lapwing.'* — Is to deliver dispatches —
describes course and winds, etc. The captain would not stay on
deck when it was his watch, and a serjeant and one man of the
Queen's Rangers were stationed to keep him there.
Original. Vol. 19, No. 117. 3 pages.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 16. Head Quarters. New Windsor.— Sending the
enclosed. As late exchanges have released all, only Burgoyne's
return is required.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 32. 1 page.
Enclosing Congress Resolution, 3 April.
Copy in the Cornwallis MSS. 6.
Brig. General Arnold to Captain Kollock.
1781, April 17. Portsmouth. — Is ordered by Gen. Phillips to
give him directions respecting obtaining intelligence. The De-
fiance " and " Rambler " to proceed with him to east shore of
Maryland, where he is to employ trustworthy persons to go to
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Annapolis, Head of Elk and York Town
and obtain strength of the enemy, their numbers, provisions, pro-
jected movements, &c, and report to Phillips at Portsmouth by
1st May. He is to return with these vessels from the eastern shore
as soon as possible and bring the lumber contracted for.
Signed letter. Vol. 40, No. 261. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Capt. Kollock to [Sir G. Carleton], 8 Sept., 1783.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Brig. Gen. Campbell, Penobscot.
1781. April 17. New York.— Received letter of 15th ult. with
enclosures. Was happy to comply with the Duke of Argyle's
desire to allow Capt. Alex. Campbell to remain in the 74th Regiment.
The enterprise under Lt. Stockton against Brig. Wadsworth appears
to have been well executed. Congratulates him on promotion to
rank of Colonel as it enables him to appoint him Brig. Genl. Cannot
take steps relative to Lt. Cheap until official notice is received.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 133. 2 pages.
Earl Cornwallis to Lord George Germain.
1781, April 18. Wilmington.— No. 9.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 75. 3 pages.
Enclosing Proclamation, 20 February.
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Earl Cornwallis to Lord George Germain.
1781, April 18. Wilmington.— No. 10.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 74. 2 pages.
Both these enclosed by Earl Cornwallis to Sir H. Clinton, 23
April.
Signed letters for both in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I.
157, fos. 243, 251 ; copies 309, fos. 64, 67 ; Cornwallis M33. 5. (Both
printed in the Clinton- Cornwallis Controversy I. 414-8.)
Lieut. Colonel A. Bruce to Colonel Roger Morris.
1781, April 19. Head Quarters. — Encloses memorial of George
Rine and begs him to give the relief merited by his loyalty and
sufferings.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 201. 1 page.
Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 20. Charles Town. — Greene's Movements. (Printed
in the Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy I. 418.)
Duplicate signed litter. Vol. 19, No. 70. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 251.
James Campbell to Messrs. McPherson & Smith.
1781, April 20. Fort George, Head Quarters.
Copy. Vol. 16, No. 54. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 747.
Anhalt Troops.
1781, April 20. — Dressee et signee a Bremerlehe. Note by Col.
Wm. Faucitt and C. F. de Davier and A. S. Koseritz. That His
Royal Highness the Prince of Anhalt having offered to augment
his troops, and the King of Great Britain accepting, the under-
signed agree to two conditions, &c.
Copy. French. Vol. 11, No. 249. 1 page.
Qy. Enclosed by J. G. H. d'Rauschenblat to [ ], 8 Oct., 1782.
Governor Patrick Tonyn to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 21. St. Augustine.—" The interruption to our
correspondence with New York since the fleet left the southern
provinces has been much felt by the capture of nearly all the
merchantmen of this Colony and the embarrassment occasioned
by the loss of letters." Sends duplicates of former letters as to
Mr. Moore, and trusts his Excellency will enable him to discharge
that gentleman's account, as he is greatly distressed by the loss of
money advanced for public services. [See also 29 May.]
Copy. Vol. 30, No. 192. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. P. Tonyn to Sir G. Carleton, 13-14 Nov., 1782.
271
Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 22. Charles Town. — Pensacola reported taken.
Fears Lord Rawdon may be invested in Camden, &c.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 71. 2 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. HO, fo. 253.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, April 23, 30, and May 1. New York.— No. 124. (Printed
in the Clinton- Cornwallis Controversy I. 458.)
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 96. 9 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo.
83 ; copy 309, fo. 104.
Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 23. Wilmington. — (Printed in the Clinton-Cornwallis
Controversy I. 424.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 82. 2 pages.
Enclosing copies of his letters to Lord Q. Germain, Nos. 6, 7 and
8 ; see 17 March, Nos. 9 and 10, see 18 April, and No. 11 of this date
below.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 267 ;
Cornwallis MSS. 5 ; Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 83.
Earl Cornwallis to Lord George Germain.
1781, April 23. Wilmington.— No. 11. (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy I. 420.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 77. 3 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 157, fo.
267 ; copies 140, fo. 263 ; 309, fo. 71 ; Cornwallis MSS.
Fort Watson, Scot's Lake.
1781, April 15/23. — Journal of the blockade at Scot's Lake, 15th
April, by James Mackay, Lt., Robert Robinson, Ensign, and Thos.
B. Campbell, Surgeon, all Provincial Light Infantry. Continued
to 23 April. Followed on the 4th page by copy of the capitulation
of Fort Watson.
Copy. Vol. 54, No. 33. 4 pages.
Earl Cornwallis to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 24. Wilmington. — (Printed, with the enclosure, in
the Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy I. 426-7.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 83. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 271.
Enclosure : —
Earl Cornwallis to Maj. Gen. William Phillips.
1781, April 24. Wilmington.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 84. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 157, fo.
275 ; 140, fo. 223 ; Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 24322, fo. 69 ;
Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 81.
272
" Endeavour."
1781, April 25. Newbem, North Carolina. — Appointment, by
Abner Nash, Capt. Genl. and Commander in Chief of North Carolina,
of James Spicer to the command of a flag vessel for conveying
British prisoners to Charlestown. With certificate by John Taylor.
Copy. Vol. 41, Nos. 23 and 24. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Robert R. Livingston to Sir Guy Carleton, 12 May,
1783.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 167, fo. 652;
and 593, fo. 217.
Major General William Faucitt to William Fraser.
1781, April 26. Bremer Lehe. — German recruits and baggage.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 118. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lord George Germain to Sir Henry Clinton, 4 June,
1781.
Autograph signed letter in the Public Record Office, State
Papers, Foreign, German States, 195, No. 39.
John Nichols to General Sir Henry Clinton.
Memorial. Is late an inhabitant of Rhode Island ; seeks assistance
for himself and distressed family. Certified by Wm. Wanton, also
by Fredk. Mackenzie, D.A.G., the latter dated 26 April, 1781.
Signed. Vol. 29, No. 194. 2 pages.
Warrant.
1781, April 26. New York.— No. 102. To pay Thomas Wallis,
attorney to Ed. Winslow, Muster Master General of Provincial
Forces, £39 17s. 2d. (See Winslow's a/c, 31 March.)
Printed form filed in. Vol. 37, No. 136. 1 page.
Lieut. John Walker to Lieut. Col. J. Goreham.
1781, April 28. Halifax. — " For the reason specified in the
enclosed resignation as a lieutenant in the regiment under your
command I request your consent to the measure, and that you
would please to recommend it to his Excellency the Commander
in Chief thro' Brigadier General McLean for a final approbation."
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 181. 1 page.
Enclosure : — Resignation. " In consideration of age, infirmity and
ill state of health resigns his commission as lieutenant in the
Royal Fensible American Regiment of Foot."
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 188. 1 page.
Lieut. John Walker to Lieut. Col. J. Goreham.
1781, April 28. Halifax. — As he is particularly acquainted with
his long services and his misfortunes in being driven from his home
in Worster (sic), New England, entreats his recommendation and
interest with McLean and the Commander in Chief that the gentle-
man who succeeds him may pay the sum generally offered and
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enable him to discharge the debt he owes the Regt., and which,
with half pay, will support him till he may perhaps reclaim his
possessions.
P.S. — Hopes to receive his full subsistence until his Excellency's
decision is known.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 182. 2 pages.
The above three are enclosed by Lt. Col. Goreham to Sir H.
Clinton, 1 May, 1781.
Lieut. Colonel Barton.
1781, April 30. — Proceedings of a Court pursuant to adjournment.
Evidence by Brig. Gen. Delancey, Gov. Franklin, Chief Jus.
Frederick Smyth and Treasurer John Smyth in favour of Lt. Col.
Barton as an honest and loyal subject. Of his military character
they have no knowledge.
Vol. 47, No. 49. 3 pages. m
General Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, April 30. New York. — (Printed in the Clinton-Cornwallis
Controversy I. 441.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 68. 6 pages.
Also in the Cornwallis MSS. 5 ; Am. & W. I. 140, fos. 123, 557.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1781, April 30. New York. — Receipt of dispatches. Promotions.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 243. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence, 23.
[General Sir H. Clinton] to Colonel de Voit.
1781, April 30. New York. — To proceed with the troops embarked
under his command to Chesapeak Bay in Virginia, and place himself
under orders of Maj. Gen. Phillips, who will probably be at Ports-
mouth. Should he be at a distance, to endeavour to communicate
with him, placing the transports in Elizabeth River and remaining
on board for directions.
Draft. Vol. 47, No. 220. 2 pages.
Halifax.
1781, April 30. Halifax. — Garrison orders. Roster of duty for
field officers. Signed with initials of De Seitz. Lt. Col. Goreham's
name is the last on the list.
Vol. 13, No. 187. 1 page.
Query Enclosed by Lt. Col. Goreham to Sir H. Clinton, 6 May, 1781.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 30. War Office.— In answer to P. S. of letter of 28
January, sees no objection to his issuing the pay of Brigadiers
General by his warrants in North America.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 249. 1 page.
274
Messrs. Mure, Son & Atkinson to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, April 30. London. — Sending the enclosed.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 35, No. 139. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Invoice of camp equipage, accoutrements, cloathmg and
stores shipt by order of the Treasury on board the ships " Ariel "
and " John and Jane " for America. £38,601 lis. Id.
Specification of the above.
Originals. Vol. 35, Nos. 137 and 138. 6 pages.
German Troops.
1781, April. Bremer Lehe. — Return of German recruits for
America, after embarkation. Signed by Wm. Faucitt, Major
General. Endorsed, 4th May.
Original. Vol. 22, No. 119. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 4 June.
Also in the Public Record Office, State Papers, Foreign, German
States, Vol. 194.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord Amherst.
1781, May 1. New York. — Acknowledges letters of 21st Nov.
and 6th Deer., with one of 29th Deer., signifying his Majesty's
approbation for leave of absence being granted to Capt. Champagne,
of 23rd Regiment.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 244. 1 page.
Lieut. Colonel Jos. Goreham to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 1. Halifax. — Encloses Capt. Walker's resignation as
lieutenant. To relieve his distress he has promised to pay him a
sum of money if his Excellency will approve his son, John Goreham,
to succeed to the 2nd lieutenancy. Lt. Connor is the eldest 2nd
lieut. in the Regiment.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 180. 1 page.
Enclosing Letters and resignation of Lt. Walker, see 28 April.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 1. War Office.— Acknowledges letters. Has sent to
Lord Amherst for his Majesty's approbation lists of promotions.
Date of Mr. Venters' lieutenancy has been altered in books here.
The paragraph about clothing of the 4th, 5th and 49th Regis, has
been transmitted to Colonels of those Corps.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 250. 1 page.
Benjamin Van Gorder.
1781, May 1. New York.— Certificate signed by Lt. Col. John
Morris commanding the 2nd N. Jersey Volunteers. On the back is
a note from Thos. Murray, aid de camp, that Col. Morris will put
Mrs. Van Gorder on provision list. N. York, 10 June, 1781.
Original. Vol. 22, No. 52.
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Report of General and Field Officers.
1781, May 1. New York. — Relative to the allowances to officers
to be made for losses of baggage.
Copy. Vol. 31, No. 101. 3 pages.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 1. Head Quarters, New Windsor. — Revokes orders of
16th April.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 35. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 2. Whitehall.— Secret. (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy I. 464.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 100. 7 pages.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 2. Whitehall.— Secret.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 101. 2 pages.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 2. Whitehall.— Separate.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 102. 3 pages.
Copies of the above three letters in the Public Record Office,
Am. & W. I. 139, fos. 615, 619, 623 ; Vols. 685 or 432 ; Sackville
MSS., &c.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 2. War Office.— Acknowledges letter of 20th March
enclosing Mr. Mallett's memorial, which has been laid before the
King. Neither he nor Mr. Grant is to be deprived of their com-
missions. In answer to part of the memorial, the appointment of
Dr. Nooth to the General Superintendency of Hospitals was for
the purpose of preserving harmony. Another physician shall be
sent in place of Dr. Veale, who may retire on half pay. Mr. Adair
is of opinion that the regimental surgeons are not sufficiently skilful
to fill vacancies in the General Hospital, though they may be
appointed apothecaries.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 251. 3 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. Col. Nisbet Balfour.
1781, May 3. New York. — Transports. He may take small
arms if he wants them. Mr. Lacy appointed captain of port of
Charlestown.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 69. 2 pages.
Signed letters in the Cornwallis MSS. 6.
Exchange of Prisoners.
1781, May 3. Pedee. — Articles of a cartel between Captain F.
Cornwallis, for Earl Cornwallis, and Lt. Col. E. Carrington, for Maj.
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Gen. Greene, for the exchange and relief of prisoners of war taken
in the Southern Department.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 96. 2 pages. Printed copy 23, No. 107.
Enclosed by Earl Cornwallis to Sir Henry Clinton, 27 May, 1781.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 83.
Major General William Faucitt to Lord Stormont.
1781, May 4. Bremer Lehe. — Remarks on the German recruits.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 120. 7 pages.
Enclosed by Lord George Germain to Sir Henry Clinton, No. 85,
4 June, 1781.
Autograph signed letter in the Public Record Office, S. P. Foreign,
German States, Vol. 194, No. 66.*
Navy Board to John Robinson.
1781, May 4. — Enclose the terms on which they propose to agree
with Messrs. Mure, Son & Atkinson for shipping to carry the oats
to New York. Call attention before closing to the article of demur-
rage, and suggest application to the Lords of the Admiralty and
notice to the Commander in Chief of the heavy expense to the
public if the ships are detained at New York.
Extract. 2 copies. Vol. 22, Nos. 109 and 113. 1 and 2 pages.
Enclosure : — Agreement as above.
2 copies. Vol. 22, Nos. 110 and 112. 2 and 3 pages.
Letter and agreement enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton,
23 May, 1781.
Lieut. Colonel Nisbet Balfour to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 5. Charles Town. — Being unable to communicate with
Lord Cornwallis has felt it necessary at Lord Charles Montagu's
request to furnish his corps with one muster's pay and some clothing
from the Provincial Stores ; will transmit the accounts to General
Dalling. Hopes some one may be appointed to audit public accounts
here. Requests some rule may be made for compensating pro-
prietors of houses occupied by Government : refers him to Capt.
McMahon, the Barrack Master, for particulars. Lieut. Sutherland
has gone with Cornwallis' s army, the directions that he should
return to New York being lost in the dispatch vessel.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 72. 4 pages.
Colonel H. E.(?) De Seitz to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 5. Halifax. — Announcing death of Brig. Gen. McLean,
the 4th inst. Has taken command of the troops in this province,
and Lt. Col. Bruce of 70th for (sic) signing warrants for issuing
money, &c, for subsistence of the troops. Encloses copy of letter
from Lt. Col. Goreham and answer returned, which he hopes will
meet with approval.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 193. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
Lt. Col. Jos. Goreham to Col. De Seitz & Lt. Col. Bruce.
1781, May 4. Halifax. — The enclosed was sent by the late
Genl. McLean to the Commander in Chief. Trusts there will
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not arise the least idea of dispute where rank and command
are so fully expressed. However, at this juncture, to guard
against any difficulties sends copy of his commission [see
25 May. 1772].
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 183. 1 page.
Circumstances and facts which preclude every objection to
Lt. Col. Goreham! s taking rank and command in the British
line of duty.
Vol. 13. No. 184. 1 page.
Col. H. E.(?) De Seitz to Lt. Col. Goreham.
1781, May 4. Halifax. — Has considered his letter. As
Brig. Gen. McLean had ordered Lt. Col. Bruce to take rank
of him in the roster in this garrison cannot presume to alter
it. His claim shall be sent to his Excellency on the first
opportunity.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 185. 1 page.
Lieut. Col. Jos. Goreham to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 6. Halifax. — Transmits the enclosed. His uneasiness
and concern at recollecting that five years ago he came to the
military command of this district ; was then sent to a remote
outpost for several years ; is passed over in promotions, and now
has his rank and command disputed. Awaits redress.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 189. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Letter to Col. De Seitz and Lt. Col. Bruce, 4 May, with paper
of circumstances and facts, &c. Same as tJwse above enclosed
by De Seitz. Vol. 13, No. 197 and 194.
Commission to Lt. Col. Goreham, 25 May, 1772.
Lt. Col. Goreham to Brig. Gen. McLean, 4 April, 1781.
Garrison orders, 30 April, 1781.
Lt. Col. Joseph Goreham to Col. De Seitz.
1781, May 5. Halifax. — States his grounds for disapproval
of the present proceedings upon the death of Gen. McLean.
On repeated applications to McLean orders were given out
relative to his doing duty, in which duty he took rank of all
the Lt. Cols, in Garrison, and a few days before the GeneraVs
death he said he would not undertake to decide, but would refer
it to the Commander in Chief.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 186. 1 page.
Lieut. Col. Nisbet Balfour to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 6. Charles Town.— British Post at Wright's Bluff
surrendered. Sends Lt. McKay's Journal of the siege [qy. see
under 23 April]. Lord Rawdon's attack on Gen. Greene at Hob-
kirk's Hill. General state of the country most distressing ; defection
universal. (Printed in the Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy I. 471.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 73. 5 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. k W. I. 140, fo. 253.
278
General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 7. Head Quarters, New York. — Proclamation.
Rewards for enlisting in the Provincial Corps.
Printed. Vol. 15, No. 134. MSS. 15, No. 136 ; 22, No. 141.
1 page each.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 493 ;
British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 245.
Samuel Townsend to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1781, May 7. Chatham Barracks. — Apparently dated 1781, but
must be 1782, which see.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Gen. Haldimand.
1781, May 8. New York. — Two letters of same date, one con-
cerning Vermont.
Copies. Vol. 11, Nos. 139, 140, 141 (139 in cipher) ; also Vol. 18,
No. 25.
Originals in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21807, fos. 246, 249, 252,
254.
Hugh Wallace to Nicholas Ashton, merchant, Liverpool.
1781, May 8. New York. — Relating to an affair of a consign-
ment of salt by him (Ashton) to Mr. W. Stepple at New York.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 112. 2 pages.
Enclosed by A. Elliott to Sir H. Clinton, 17 July, 1781.
Pensacola.
1781, May 9. Fort George. — Articles of Capitulation.
Copy. Vol. 16, No. 58. 13 pages.
Original in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 266, fos. 105 &
119 ; copies 267, fo. 695 ; Admty., Secretary, In Letters, 3820 ; Arch,
de la Marine 183, fo. 292.
Return of Killed and Wounded in the siege of Fort Georare. Signed
by James Campbell, Major of Brigade.
Original. Vol. 16, No. 55. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 711.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 10. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Approves steps
taken by Major Duncan Drummond, Commy. of A/cs in North
America, and has written to him recommending him to examine,
audit, &c, the accounts in the several departments and check all
undue expenditure of public money.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 104. 1 page.
Henry Stuart, Deputy Quarter Master General, to Henry
Smith and Donald McPherson.
1781, May 10. Head Quarters. Pensacola.
Copy. Vol. 16, No. 54. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 743.
279
Vermont.
1781, May 11. Isle an Noix. — Information by Ira Allen as to
the state of Vermont.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 144. 7 pages. Vol. 18, No. 2, enc. 9.
5 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir Henry Clinton, 2 Aug., 1781.
Also in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS., 21836, fo. 68 ; 21838, fo. 403 ;
21840, fo. 37 ; Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Quebec 18, No. 54.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 12. Pensacola, Head Quarters of British Troops. —
A long letter recounting the surrender of Fort George to a united
French and Spanish force. (Sends States of Garrison of Fort George
and of Navy Redoubt, Returns of killed and wounded, and Copy of
Capitulation.)
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 48. 14 pages.
Samuel Clark to Lieut. Gen. James Robertson.
1781, May 13. New York. — Petition. Was driven from his
habitation in Dutchess Co. ; is sick and unable to support his wife
and seven children. Followed by note from Thos. Murray, aid de
camp, New York, 18 May, that Col. Morris will be pleased to issue
provisions to wife and children.
Original. Vol 25, No. 328. 1 page.
Captain Thomas Bibby to Colonel Roger Morris.
1781, May 14. Head Quarters. — Requesting particular attention
to Mr. McCrea as he is in a distressed situation.
Signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 221. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1781, May 14. New York. — Mr. CockelPs lieutenancy.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 245. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In
Letters, Original Correspondence 23.
Baron De Cockenhausen to Major Henry Bruen.
1781, May 14. New York. — Genl. Knyphausen is of opinion
that the number of orderly waggons attached to the Hessian
Regts. cannot be diminished. There is but one waggon with two
horses pr. company. Acknowledges letter of yesterday and
agrees to leave artillery and waggon horses at the pastures on
Long Island " until further emergencies.'*
2 copies. Vol. 34, No. 122. Vol. 35, No. 114. 3 pages and
2 pages.
Enclosed by Majors Bruen and Robertson to Lt. Gen. Robert-
son, 14 Sept., 1781.
280
George Diefendorf, refugee from Philadelphia, to General
Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 14, New York. — Memorial. Certified by George
Harding and John Granger. Accompanied by a medical certi-
ficate from S. Seabury, 17 May, physician to the almshouse, that
he was brought in with his throat cut.
Original. Vol. 29, Nos. 212 and 213. 3 pages.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to John Robinson.
1781, May 15. New York. — It is reported to him that a quantity
of claret had been brought here in the ordnance ships, which it is
said some merchants have been permitted to send free of freight
and duty under the idea it would come cheaper to the officers. Be-
lieves it is sold at as high a price as if it were imported in usual way
of trade and therefore the officers reap no benefit. Should such
indulgences be granted in future he suggests confining them to
cheaper Portugal wines which are more used than the French, and
to guard against the contrivances of the merchants here.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 107. 2 pages.
Captain Robert Mathews to . . . [Captain Sherwood].
1781, May 15. Quebec— Private.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 145, and 18, No. 2, enclosure 10. 3 pages
and 2 pages.
Enclosed by General Haldimand to Sir Hemy Clinton, 2 Aug., 1781.
Copies in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21839, fo. 37 ; Public
Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec, 18, No. 55.
Brigadier General B. Arnold to Captain Kollock.
1781, May 16. Petersburgh. — Acknowledges letters to the late
Maj. Gen. Phillips and himself. Desires him to request the gentle-
man in waiting to return and prosecute his plan of gaining intelli-
gence. If money is wanting he is to apply to Capt. Vallancey and
show this letter.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 40, No. 259. 1 page.
Enclosed by Capt. Kollock to [Sir G. Carleton], 8 Sept., 1783.
Thomas Harley to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, iVlay 16. London. — Transmits duplicates of invoices
sent by the " Ariel." The Treasury having also directed him to
furnish invoices of the prime cost and charges of the articles now
shipt, as well as of all shipt in 1779 and 1780, encloses these also,
making seven in number. [See 18 February, 20 March & 7
October, 1779, and at the end of March, 1781.]
Signed letter. Vol. 35, No. 146. 1 page.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 16. Head Quarters, New Windsor.— Will it be allowed
to ship 600 hds. of tobacco from Virginia and Maryland to Charles
Town to be sold for support of the prisoners there ?
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 34. 1 page.
281
General Haldimand to [Captain Sherwood].
1781, May 17. Quebec— Private.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 146, and 18, No. 2, enclos. 11. 3 pages
each.
Enclosed by General Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 2 Aug., 1781.
Copies in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21839, fo. 39 ; Public
Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec, 18, No. 56.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, May 18. New York.— No. 126.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 105. 7 pages. On same paper is extract
of a letter from Shrewsbury, 13 May, and note of three enclosures.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo.
217 ; copy 309, fo. 117.
Earl Cornwallis to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 20. Petersburgh.— (Printed in the Clinton-Corn -
wallis Controversy I. 476.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 86. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. k W. I. 140, fo. 319 ;
670, fo. 40.
Colonel Ira Allen to Major R. B. Lernoult.
1781, May 21.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 154; 18, No. 2, enclos. 16. h page each.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 2 August.
Copies in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21836, fo. 84 ; 21840, fo. 18.
Ma j. General John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 21. Pensacola. — His private dispatch — that it is with
the utmost concern and pain he has yielded a province to the arms
of Spain. He came to this command at his Excellency's request,
and on arrival represented it as in want of cannon, ordnance,
artillery stores, yet not a single article was furnished in two years.
Trusts its defence against such a formidable armament has preserved
the honour of the garrison and will not diminish the splendour of
his Excellency's command. Trusts also that the terms of the
capitulation will soon restore them to the King's service. Asks that
Lt. Gordon (16th), his aid de camp, may convey the dispatches
home.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 49. 3 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1781, May 21. New York. — Has received the two letters on the
subject of Lt. Gen. Burgoyne's recall. In answer to the letter of
16th, he cannot permit a quantity of tobacco to be sent to Charles-
town in South Carolina.
Copy. Vol. 22, No, 107. 1 page.
282
Captain Robert M[athews] to . . . [Captain Justus
Sherwood].
1781, May 21. Quebec. — Two letters, one marked private.
2 copies. Vol. 11, Nos. 151 and 152 ; 18, No. 2, enclos. 12 and 13.
2 pages, and 3 pages.
Enclosed by Gsneral Haldimand to Sir Henry Clinton, 2 August,
1781.
Copies in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21839, fos. 43, 45 ; Public
Record Office, Colonial Corres., Quebec, 18, Nos. 57, 58.
Anthony Stewart to Colonel Roger Morris.
1781, May 21. No. 206 Water Street, New York.— Encloses
copy of letter received from Head Quarters yesterday. To state
his requests he encloses copies of two letters written to Mr. Delancey
on the subject. Desires an answer. His family consists of Mrs.
Stewart and three children, one man and two women servants.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 185. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, May 22. New York.— No. 128. (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy I. 478.)
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 106. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo.
259 ; copy 309, fo. 123.
[Captain Justus Sherwood] to Major R. B. Lernoult.
1781, May 22. — iiccompanied by report of Samuel Rose, also by
that of the party [E. Hawley and B. Benedict] sent by the Commis-
sioners to learn the report of the rebel flag. Followed by another
letter from Sherwood to Lernoult of the same date.
Copies. Vol. 11, Nos. 153 and 155, and in Vol. 18, No. 2. enclos.
14, 15, 17.
Enclosed by General Haldimand to Sir Henry Clinton, 2 August,
1781.
Also in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21836, fos. 89 and 85 ; 21840.
fos. 17, 18, 42, 43 ; Public Record Office, Colonial Corres., Quebec,
18, Nos. 59, 60.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 23. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — The Commis-
sioners of the Navy having entered into an agreement with Messrs.
Mure, Son & Atkinson for shipping to carry a supply of oats to
America, and the Commissioners having desired in their accompany-
ing letter that orders be given that the ships be not detained at
New York beyond the periods mentioned in the agreement, sends
the enclosed, and requests his Excellency to give the orders desired.
Duplicate signed letter and copy. Vol. 22, Nos. 108 and 111.
1 page each.
Enclosing : — Navy Board to John Robinson, 4 May.
Navy Board Agreement with Messrs. Mure, Son &
Atkinson, 4 May.
283
Conference at Weathersfield.
Paper signed by General Washington, Comte de Rochambeau
and Comte de Barras at " Weatherfield pres de Hartford le 23nie
Mai, 1781," showing, in two columns, the proposals by the French
generals and Washington's answers. The conference seems to
have been begun on the 16th and continued on the 17th. (Printed
in substance in Sparks' s Washington VIII. 517.)
Copy. French. Vol. 22, No. 156. 8 pages.
Accompanies letter of Comte de Rochambeau, 27 May.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton. Most secret.
2 Aug., 1781.
Also in the Lansdowne MSS. 35, No. 66a ; Paris, Archives des
Affaires Etrangeres, Etats Unis 17, No. 3bis ; 16 No. 89 ; Archives
de la Guerre 3734.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. Col. Nisbet Balfour.
1781, May 24. New York. — Supposes that Lord Cornwallis will
have left orders with Lord Rawdon relative to his evacuating
Camden should it be thought necessary. Must request from Lord
Rawdon a report of his victory over Gen. Greene, which has been
most important. Is sorry to find that a spirit of revolt should be
kept up by the officers who are prisoners at Charlestown. Has
proposed an exchange for part of them and thinks he should
endeavour to rid himself of as many of them that way as possible.
Being anxious to have Lt. Sutherland of the Engineers here, wishes
a duplicate of the order for his coming had been sent since it might
have reached him. " Having approved of the sentence of the
General Court Martial held at Charlestown on the trial of Lieut.
Allaire of the Royal American Regiment for the wilful murder of
Ensign Keating, of the Prince of Wales's American Regiment, you
will be pleased to signify the same, and direct the prisoner to be
released from his arrest." The long delay of the " Speedy" packet
has occasioned an enquiry. Requests that in future should it be
thought necessary to open at Charlestown the mails directed for
New York, the greatest care might be taken of the public dispatches
and as little detention as possible be given to the packet.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 85. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS. dated 21 May.
Abraham Jewell, refugee.
1781, May 24. New York. — Certificate signed by Col. Bev.
Robinson and addressed to Col. Morris, that he is poor and distressed,
and as a loyal subject worthy of rations. Endorsed : — Ordered by
Lt. Gen. Robertson.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 184. 1 page.
Major Oliver De Lancey to Colonel Roger Morris.
1781, May 25. — Desires to know why he can only grant Mr.
McRae provision.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 222. 1 page.
284
Mr. Elliot to Mr. Addison.
1781, May 25. New York. — That his memorial must be handed
to his Excellency through Col. R. Morris.
Original. 3rd person. Vol. 29, No. 200. 1 page.
Capt. Justus Sherwood.
1781, May 8 to 25. — Substance of what passed in conference with
Col. Ira Allen at Isle au Noix.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 133 ; 18, No. 2, enclos. 1. 13 pages and
12 pages.
Enclosed by General Haldimand to Sir Henry Clinton, 2 August,
1781.
Copies Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21838, fo. 405 ; 21840, fo. 26 ;
Public Record Office, Colonial Corres., Quebec, 18, No. 46.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 26. Byrd's Plantation, North of James River.—
(Printed in the Clinton- Cornwallis Controversy I. 487.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 94. 6 pages.
Copy in Lansdowne MSS. 68, No. 87 ; extracts in the Public
Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 327 ; fo. 568 ; 589, fo. 136.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 27. Byrd's Plantation, North of James River.
Copij. Vol. 19, No. 95. 1 page.
Enclosing articles' of a cartel settled between Capt. F. Cornwallis
and Lt. Col. Carrington, see 1 May.
Copy in the Cornwallis MSS. 6.
COMTE DE ROCHAMBEAU to CHEVALIER De La LUCERNE [LUZERNE].
1781, May 27. Newport. — Sends the articles of the conference
at Weathersfield (see 23 May), also extract of his own instructions
from the Minister of War (see 9 March). Hopes the squadron will
get out with the first fair wind. As soon as possible will march
under the orders of Gen. Washington and will make the best use
of his legs that circumstances permit, and of their arms, if oppor-
tunity offers, to attack New York.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 155. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 2 Aug.
Copies in Lansdowne MSS. 35, No. 66 ; Archives de la Guerre,
Paris, 3736.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, May 29 and June 1. New York.— (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy I. 493.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 91. 6 pages.
Extracts in the Public Record Office, Am. k W. I. 140, fo. 335 ;
fo. 561 ; 670, fo. 41.
285
Governor Patrick Tonyn to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 29. St. Augustine. — Same as that dated 21 April.
Copy. Vol. 30, No. 151. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. P. Tonyn to Sir G. Carleton, 13-14 Nov., 1782.
Major General John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, May 31. Pensacola. — Sending correspondence with Gov.
Galvez, apparently with reference to a demand for the restitution
of Fort Panmure supposed under the terms of the capitulation of
Fort George, and alluding to the " ignoble conduct of the Spanish
General."
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 50. 3 pages.
Lord Rawdon to Francis Rush Clarke.
1781, May 31. Charlestown. — Certificate.
Copy. Vol. 25, No. 36.* 1 page.
Enclosed by F. R. Clarke to Sir G. Carleton, 14 Jan., 1783.
Ma j. General Phillips.
1781, April and May. — Plan for distribution of prize money
arising from captures made by the army under the command of
the late Maj. Gen. Phillips in James River, Virginia.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 95.* 2 pages across.
Original in the Public Record Office, Domestic, George III., 96,
Nos. 10 and 11 ; copies State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321 ; Am.
& W. I. 145, fo. 696.
Troops.
N. D. 1781, May. — Memorandums relative to the Quarter
Master General's Department — given to General Robertson, May,
1781. Lord Cathcart on succeeding Sir Wm. Erskine, 30 June, 1779,
reviewed all the horses and waggons, the provision train, the pontoon
train, etc. Found a train equal to transporting 21 days' provisions
for 10,000 men. Explaining that the train has been usefully employed
in providing fuel for the town, and in the service of the other depart-
ments, and by Brig. Gen. Dalrymple's orders has been kept complete
and on the best footing for immediate service, and in 4 years has
been brought to the perfection it now stands in, and if a diminution
is thought of it would be almost impossible to augment it again.
Copy. Vol. 34, No. 140. 3 pages.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 1. Whitehall. — Lt. Cotter of the 24th to be exchanged.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 114. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 305 ;
Sackville MSS.
Major Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 2. Pensacola. — Asks forage money for the troops,
166 days of last year being yet unpaid, also 200 days' bat, baggage
and forage for 1781.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 51. 1 page.
286
Peter Chester, late Governor of Pensacola, to Lord George
Germain.
1781, June 2. Charles Town. — Translation (having been inserted
in the ' - Madrid Gazette "). West Florida has surrendered to Spanish
arms. The enemy appeared the 9th March, and a few days after
entered the harbour. Begs to defer giving a particular account of
the siege till his return to England. They were obliged to capitulate
the 8th May. Sends copy of capitulation signed 9th. It would
not have happened so soon but for a bomb falling on the powder
magazine, which blew up and carried away the principal part of
the advanced works. Believes Maj. Gen. Campbell was of opinion
the other works could not hold out and hoisted a white flag. Maj.
Gen. Campbell and Capt. Dean sent to the Havannah and Major
of Brigade Campbell to New Orleans ; the other prisoners of war
sailed for New York.
Two copies. Vol. 22, No. 115. 4 pages.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 4. Whitehall.— No 85. (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy II. 7.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 116. 4 pages.
Enclosing : — Maj. Gen. Faucitt to Lord Stormont, 4 May.
Maj. Gen. Faucitt to Wm. Fraser, 26 April.
Return of two companies of the Royal Garrison
Battalion, 2 Feb.
Return of German Recruits after embarkation at
Bremerlehe . . . April.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 229 ;
copies 432, fo. 307 ; in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 4. Whitehall. — Separate.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 121. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 1 ; copies
432, fo. 310 ; in the Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 5. Whitehall. — Separate.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 123. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 5 ; copies
432, fo. 318 ; in the Sackville MSS.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 5. War Office.— Dr. Thos. Clerk, approved by the
College of Physicians, to be physician of the forces. Reasons foT
sending another physician explained in letter of 2nd May.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 252. 1 page.
287
Pensacola.
1781, March to June 5. — Copy of correspondence between Maj.
Gen. John Campbell commanding his Majesty's Forces in West
Florida and his Excellency Don Bernardo de Galvez commanding
his Catholic Majesty's Forces on the expedition against Pensacola.
The letters are variously dated from 19 March to 5 June, and include
the summons to surrender and the articles of capitulation.
Numbered 1-54.
Vol. 16, No. 59, 60. 70 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fos. 631 to
694.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 6. Whitehall.— No. 86. (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy II. 13.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 122. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 13 ;
copies 432, fo. 320 ; Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 47 ; Sackville MSS.
General Haldimand to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 6 and 21. Quebec.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. 1/37. 4 pages.
Copies in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fos, 258, 260 ;
extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 79.
William Knox to Charles Shaw.
1781, June 6. — Management of Indians.
Copy. Vol. 47, No. 99. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Arch. McArthur to Sir Guy Carleton, 19
May, 1783.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 285, fo. 351 ;
copy 397, fo. 364.
Mure, Atkinson & Mure to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 7. London. — Enclose duplicates of general invoice
and specification of stores shipped on board the " Ariel " and
" John and Jane " transports. Have undertaken to transport the
supply of oats upon freight. Having obtained an award upon the
price to be paid them for the rum delivered under an agreement
with Gen. Howe in 1777 they have now made proposals to the
Commissary General for renewing that contract if it meets with
his approval.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 35, No. 147. Duplicate signed
letter. Vol. 35, No. 145. 3 pages each.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, June 8. New York. — (Printed in the Clinton- Cornwallis
Controversy II. 14.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 92. 3 pages.
Extracts in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 566 ;
fo. 336 ; 670, fo. 41.
288
General Sir Henry Clinton to the Officer Commanding the
Troops at Portsmouth.
1781, June 8. Head Quarters. — That the vessels employed as
dispatch boats may be returned to this port as soon as possible
after delivering their dispatches without being detained long for
Cornwallis. Should any reinforcement arrive from Europe in the
Chesapeak they are not to disembark, but be sent to join him
(Clinton) as soon as possible.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 93. 1 page.
William Williams, refugee, to Gov. James Robertson.
Petition. Is a refugee, late of Cortlands Manor, Westchester,
himself, wife and four children being turned out of their homes
for their loyalty. Asks house-room and provisions. Not dated,
but testified to 8 June, 1781, New York, by several persons, and
followed by note from Murray, aide de camp, 3 July, that Col.
Morris would issue rations to him and family for the month.
Original. Vol. 22, No. 139. 2 pages.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Brigadier General Campbell.
1781, June 9. New York. — Fears Brig. Gen. McLean died last
month, though he has received no official notification of that event.
Desires him to go to Halifax and take command of all his Majesty's
forces in Nova Scotia.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 134. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, June 9. New York.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 124. 2 pages.
Signed letters in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140,
fo. 305 ; 589, fo. 138 ; copies 398, fo. 331 ; 399, fo. 55.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, June 11. New York. — (Printed in the Clinton- Cornwallis
Controversy II. 18.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 97. 5 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 343 ;
589, fo. 139 ; in Lansdowne MSS. 68, No. 75 ; extracts in the
Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 571.
Lieut. Col. Bruce to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 12. Halifax. — Acquainted him in letter of 6th May
that Brig. Gen. McLean died on the 4th inst., that the command
of the troops in the province devolved on De Seitz, and the British
and Staff on himself (Bruce) by Brig. Gen. McLean's orders, as he
conceived Lt. Col. Goreham to have Provincial rank only. Is
repairing Citadel Hill and Fort Massey. Troops at St. John's
Island and Spanish River in want of provisions. Intends unloading
transports with provisions for Quebec and sending them for coal.
Should the provisions be wanted there they can easily be reloaded.
289
Begs him to send a British officer senior to Col. De Seitz, otherwise
it will be impossible to carry on the service, " he is so unacquainted
with ours, so jealous . . . that it makes my situation most
disagreeable, fortunately my understanding a little of his language
makes things go on better." The 82nd Regt. and Provincial Regts.
in want of clothing. Sent memorial from Surgeon Leightheizer to
Maj. Gen. Tryon, 28th Jan., 1780, to be presented to his Excellency,
for disposing of his commission through ill-health. Recommended
Mr. Kay to succeed him. Hopes this was approved.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 190. 5 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord North.
1781, June 12. New York. — Recomm3nds the bearer, Lt.
Salisbury ; he has served with distinction in this country, and was
wounded in Virginia. The " Romulus," of which he was 1st Lieut.,
being taken, he goes to England to solicit employment.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 108. 1 page.
General Haldimand to Brigadier General McLean.
1781, June 12. Quebec.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 205. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 16 July, 1781.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21809, fo. 183.
William Reed, of Connecticut, farmer, Memorial to Lieut.
General James Robertson.
1781, June 12. New York. — Has been obliged to fly from his
farm. Is afflicted with a palsy. Asks support). With certificate
by Jeremiah Learning and others and Col. Ludlow, and endorse-
ment showing its recommendation to Col. Morris, 15 June, and the
ration granted 19 June.
Original. Vol. 25, Nos. 301-302. 4 pages.
Lieut. Colonel James Bruce to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 13. Halifax. — An inhabitant from Fort Howe
informs that a French frigate of 36 guns has been at Machias con-
voying provisions from Boston and at Passamaquaddy, where she
sounded the bays and took heights of adjacent grounds. Received
letters from St. John's Island about provisions ; will try to supply
them. The Governor and military by no means agree. Capt.
Curgunven and Lieut. Henderson have had a duel in which the
latter was killed ; the Captain to be tried on the 8th. His letter
of yesterday shows necessity of a Brigadier to command here.
Presumes to lay his own long services before his Excellency.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 192. 4 pages.
H. E. (?) De Seitz to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 13. Halifax. — Repeats, by the "Medea," contents
of his letter of 5th May by the " Dispatch," as he is uncertain of the
latter's safe arrival. Adds a postscript of the numbers of the
working party on the fortifications down to 3 June.
2 signed letters. Vol. 13, Nos. 191 and 198. 2 pages each.
290
Lord Kensington to Lord [George Germain].
1781, June 14. Jermyii Street. — Recommends Capt. John
Lewis of the 64th.
Copy. Vol. 34, No. 96. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord George Germain to Sir Henry Clinton, 18 June,
1781.
Autograph signed letter in the Public Record Office, State Papers,
Domestic, Geo. III., 22.
Benjamin Thompson to Sir Grey Cooper.
1781, June 14. Whitehall. — Is commanded by Lord Germain to
transmit the enclosed memorial and desire him to lay it before the
Lords Commissioners of the Treasury. His Lordship thinks it
deserves their attention.
Signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 128. 2 pages.
This and enclosure transmitted by J. Robinson to Sir H. Clinton,
7 July.
Enclosure : —
Abijah Willard to Lord George Germain.
Memorial. That he commanded one of the Massachusetts
Regiments during the last French war. Was one of the Council
though he has never received the allowance. His services to
Gen. Gage and later as commissary of fresh provisions ; acting
part of the time without pay, and then on the bare and insuffi-
cient allowance of 10/- a day. Asks payment of his allowance
as councillor, but if not, desires a commission as commissary
at 30/- a day, as others, and a sum of money to enable himself
and son to return to America. Accompanied by certificates
from Gen. Gage, Gov. Tryon and Sir Wm. Erskine.
Signed copy. Vol. 22, Nos. 131 and 132. 2 pages.
Mr. Wallace to General Robertson.
1781, June 14. — Asks for a ration for Mrs. Smith and child.
Original. 3rd person. Vol. 25, No. 300. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, June 15. New York. — With regard to the transports sent
home from Charlestown, transmits letters received from Capt.
Tonken [see 24 February and 20 March] and extracts of those
which passed between Lt. Col. Balfour and himself [13 February,
14 March, 7 April, 3 May]. Disapproves of Lt. Col. Balfour's
action. Has referred to the agent the investigation of his Lordship's
suspicion as to the business being misrepresented.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 98. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS. 6.
Israel Mauduit to Sir Grey Cooper.
1781, June 15. Clement's Lane. — Col. Willard has, as directed,
presented his Memorial at the Secretary's Office, and it comes
291
recommended by Germain. Requests him to forward this applica-
tion, as Commissioners of Accounts have told Col. Willard it is
for his Majesty's service that he should speedily return. He should
sail with the next ships.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 133. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 7 July, 1781.
Cornelius Ackerman to Governor James Robertson.
1781, June 18. New York. — Petition. Was compelled to leave
his home in Bergen Co., New Jersey. Has a wife and two children.
Is deprived of use of his limbs. Certified by Peter and Jacobus
Bogert, Peter Ruttan and Theunis Blauvelt.
This was accompanied by a note from Wm. Bayard, see 29 June.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 110. 1 page.
Lord Amherst to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 18. Whitehall. — The King has given the command
of the 82nd Regt. of Foot to Lt. Col. Gunning, and to Major
Tarleton the rank of Lt. Col. in the army. Lord Hillsborough has
desired him to recommend Major Brownlow of the 57th Regiment.
Letter signed. Vol. 4, No. 284. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 18. Whitehall.
Signed letter. Vol. 34, No. 97. 1 page.
Enclosing Lord Kensington to [Lord G. Germain], 14 June,
1781.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 321 ;
Sackville MSS.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. Colonel Nisbet Balfour.
1781, June 20. New York. — Prison ships not to be used after-
wards as transports. Sends a/cs at St. Augustine and E. Florida
to be settled. Pay for the town major and barrack master to be
5/- and 4/-, not 10/- per day.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 101. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS. 6.
" Endeavour."
1781, June 20. — Deposition of James Spicer, master, and
three mariners as to the seizure of the ship by the British on this
date.
Copy. Vol. 41, No. 31. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Robt. R. Livingston to Sir Guy Carleton, 12 May,
1783.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 147, fo. 660;
and 593, fo. 222.
292
Meschech Weare to [Samuel Livermore and John Sullivan].
1781, June 20. Exeter.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 165 ; 18, No. 2, enclos. 22. 2 pages each.
Enclosed by General Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 1 Oct., 1781.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Corres., Quebec, 19,
No. 24 ; Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 69 ; in the British Museum, Addtl.
MSS. 21835, fo. 71.
Brig. Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 22. Fort George, Penobscot. — Refers him to letter
of 21st ult. Received commands of 9th inst., and will be able to
leave this place in three days in the "Allegiance" for Halifax. Capt.
Hartcup will take command of garrison and Capt Campbell, jn.,
command of regiments. Enquires what Field Officers and corps
shall be sent to relieve the 74th. " This Fort will be, six weeks hence,
in exceeding good posture of defence, when the three principal
bastions will be finished with casemats in each of them, and a
good ditch round the whole fort . . . Before the end of Septem-
ber next, there will be eight rooms for officers, and good barracks
for three hundred and fifty men, which I humbly think is a sufficient
garrison for this place." Wishes to know if bat and forage money
is to be allowed the officers this year. Recommends to the succession
if account of Capt. Donald Campbell's death is true. Has given
leave to Lt. Colin Campbell to join the Grenadiers as Lt. MacFarlan
is in Europe. On the 19th, the rebel Brig. Gen. Wadsworth and
one Burton made their escape from a barrack room here by cutting
a hole in the ceiling although two sentries were constantly posted
at the door and a window cut in it for observation.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 209. 4 pages.
Brig. Gen. John Campbell to Captain Smith.
1781, June 22. Fort George. — Intends to go to Halifax in three
days. To send his commission as Brig. General by first ship of war,
and the approval of his Excellency for Capt. Dugald Campbell to
be his Brigade Major, whom he recommends to the company now
vacant by death of Capt. Donald Campbell, Light Infantry, who,
he is informed, died in Virginia.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 210. 1 page.
Mrs. Callelo, refugee.
Certificate signed E. Smith, Ben. James and Jonathan Hampton.
Apparently a fragment or third page of a sheet containing a memorial.
Not dated. That Hamilton Callelo was killed " on board the
Privateer Rodney, as mentioned above." Below is a note by Thos.
Murray, aide de camp, New York, 22 June [1781], that the General
has ordered rations for two months to Mrs. Callelo.
Signed letter. Vol. 44, No. 150. 1 page.
293
Troops.
1780, Dec 25 — Contingent bill of the 38th Regiment between
1781. Juno 24. these dates, £36 12s. 5d. Certified by Matthew
Millet, Capt. 38th.
Vol. 24, No. 34. 1 <paje.
1781, April 25 to June 24. — Abstract of pay for the 74th Regiment,
signed John Campbell, Lt. Col. commanding the Light Infantry
detachment. £166 14s. 8c?. (For the warrant to pay this see 1783
only, day and month not filled in.)
Original. Vol. 27, No. 171. 1 page.
Lord North to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1781, June 26. Downing Street. — Concerning Mr. Cuyler.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 109. 2 pages.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21705, fo. 87.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, June 28. New York. — Directing, if not otherwise employed,
a force to seize the stores at Philadelphia and proceed hither.
(Printed in the Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy II. 29.)
Duplicate copy in cipher. Vol. 19, No. 115. 7 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 580.
Lord Amherst to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 29. Whitehall. — List of promotions of 1st March
and 30th April approved, excepting appointment of Mr. Harris
to be surgeon in the room of Mr. Field, as the King does not permit
surgeoncies to be sold. Cornet Stapleton to be Capt. Lieut, of
17th Dragoons. The King's rules do not admit an officer being a
Quarter ftlaster or vice versa : but in consequence of the late situation
of the Convention Regiment; Lieut. Torrians may be Quarter
Master to the 20th Regiment and Quarter Master Paxton of the
47th an ensign in that regiment ; the former should be altered as
soon as possible, and Ensign Paxton resign his Quarter Master's
commission.
Signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 256. 2 pages.
Wm. Bayard to Colonel Roger" Morris.
1781, June 29. New York. — Recommending Cornelius Ackerman.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 111. 1 page.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, June 30. Williamsburgh. — (Printed in the Clinton-Corn
wallis Controversy II. 31.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 102. 11 pages.
Extracts in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 505 ;
141, fo. 57.
294
Messrs. Gordon, Crowder & Biddulph.
1781, March 31 and June 30 — Statement of cash.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 193. 1 page.
Captain Justus Sherwood.
[1781, June.] — Queries [to General Haldimand] with answers.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 135 ; 18, No. 2, enclos. 3. 3 pages.
Enclosed by General Haldimand to Sir Henry Clinton, 2 Aug., 1781.
Copies in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21838, fos. 402 and
400 ; 21840, fos. 40 and 41 ; in the Public Record Office, Colonial
Corres., Quebec, 18, No. 48.
Henry Smith.
1781, June. Pensacola. — Affidavit sworn before John Miller, J.P.
Is commander of a sloop. Voyage up the Escambia.
Copy. Vol. 16, No. 43. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 739.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1781, July 1. New York.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 260. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, in Letters,
Original Correspondence 23.
Troops.
1781, July 1. — Return of clerks, storekeepers, waggon masters,
conductors and labourers employed in the Quarter Master General's
Department in the District of New York, commencing this date,
with recapitulations. Also return of carpenters, wheelwrights,
sawyers, blacksmiths and harness makers employed in the Quarter
Master General's Department in District of New York, commencing
same date. And a list of ship carpenters, joiners, caulkers and
sawyers, &c, employed in the Quarter Master General's Department
in building and repairing gallies, small craft, flat bottomed boats,
batteaux boats and scows in the District of New York.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 125. 4 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 2. War Office.— Acknowledges letters of 30th April
and 14 May. The King has confirmed Capt. Cockell's appointments.
Promotions in list of 1st March and 30th April approved excepting
hospital mate Harris to be a surgeon vice Field, who retires. This
is presumed to be a purchase. Refers to letter of 3rd April relative
to Dr. Jeffries who sold his commission. Variations in appoint-
ments in 16th and 71st Regts. explained in annexed paper.
Letter signed. Vol. 4, No. 254. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
List of Promotions. Variations.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 255. 1 page.
295
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Lieut. Col. Bruce, 70th Regt.
1781, July 4. New York. — " Having in vain applied to Vice-
Admiral Arbuthnot for a convoy to Halifax, or an opportunity of
sending a letter there, I fear you will not have received that which
I sent by an unarmed vessel some time since, wherein I acquainted
you that I had appointed Brigr. Genl. Campbell to the command of
Halifax, and directed him to repair thither immediately. But lest
any accident should have prevented his arrival there, I do hereby
authorize and appoint you to act as Brigadier-General in the
Province of Nova Scotia, until you are joined by him, or another
officer senior in rank to you, on either of which events taking place,
this appointment of Brigr. must cease.
" I shall immediately apply to Rear Admiral Graves for a convoy
to Halifax ; the victuallers for Quebec should therefore be held in
readiness to go thither as they are much wanted in Canada.
" Having received directions from the Minister to remove Hier-
lihy's Corps from St. John's to Halifax, and leave the protection
of that island to Captain Calbeck's company, which is to be aug-
mented to 100 men, you will be pleased to signify these intentions to
those officers should you have any opportunity, that they may be
prepared."
2 copies. Vol. 21, No. 144, and Vol. 29, No. 228. 2 pages each.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, July 4. New York.— Separate.
Duplicate copy. Vol. 22, 'No. 127. 1 page.
Signed letters in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140,
fo. 461 ; 589, fo. 140 ; copy 309, fo. 142.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 4. Whitehall.— Separate.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 126. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 279 ;
copies 432, fo. 326 ; in Sackville MSS.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Colonel De Seitz.
1781, July 4.— Acknowledges letter of 13th ult. The " Dispatch "
captured. Brig. -Gen. Campbell is to take command of the troops
in Nova Scotia. Until his arrival the temporary rank of Brigadier
is given to Lt.-Col. Bruce. Explains that it is necessary that the
garrison of Halifax should always be commanded by a British officer.
2 copies. Vol. 21, Nos. 135 and 136. 2 pages each.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 4. War Office. — On the enclosed.
Signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 257. 1 page.
Enclosures : — Leaves of Absence.
, List of Promotions.
Vol. 4, Nos. 258 and 259. 1 page and 2 pages respectively.
296
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Lord George Germain.
1781, July 7. New York.— Separate.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 136. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. HO, fo.
477 ; copy 309, fo. 163.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 7. Whitehall.— No. 87. (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy II. 43.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 138. 5 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 283 ;
copies 432, fo. 331 ; in Sackville MSS. ; extract in Lansdowne MSS.
68, p. 55.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 7. Whitehall.— Private. (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy II. 45.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 137. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 291 ;
copies 685, fo. 223 ; in Sackville MSS. ; extract in Lansdowne MSS.
68, p. 59.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1781, July 7. New York. — Is glad to receive the approbation of
the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury of his having appointed
Commissaries of Captures. Has directed Cornwallis to revive the
appointment on his taking the field in Carolina. Refers to returns
of the Commissary General as to cattle taken from the enemy and
issued to the troops. Mentions that Germain desired Mr. Hay to
continue as Commissary of Captures ; but as he was only 2nd in the
Commission has requested his Lordship to recommend Col. Bev.
Robinson on account of the losses he has sustained by his loyalty
and as being the originator of the plan.
Duplicate copy. Vol. 33, No. 110. 3 pages.
Richard Rigby to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 7. Pay Office. — Recommends the bearer, Mr. Poyntz,
who is appointed Deputy Paymaster at New York instead of Mr.
Thomas. Requests, if possible, he will get an Ensign's commission
for Peter Buchanan, now a Cadet belonging to the 74th Regt.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 47, No. 225. 2 pages.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 7. Treasury Chambers, Whitehall. — Is commanded
to transmit the enclosed papers and to recommend Mr. Willard to
be continued as commissary of fresh provisions at 20s. per day.
(For these enclosures see above, 27 January, 14 and 15 June.)
Signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 135. 2 pages.
297
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to [Earl Cornwallis].
' N. D. [1781, July 8].— Fragments, found to be draft of a letter
of this date. (See the Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy II. 49.)
Vol. 19, Nos. 112 and 113. 3 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 537.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 8. Cobham. — (Printed in the Clinton-Cornwallis
Controversy II. 56.)
Signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 103. 5 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 61.
Provincial Troops.
1781, July 8. Whitehall.— Copy of a letter from Lord Germain
to the Treasury to direct that horse furniture and accoutrements
for 1,000 men be provided and sent out according to Mr. Thompson's
patterns, also suits of light dragoon clothing. May 14. — Extract cf
a letter from Col. Innes, New York, to Benjamin Thompson, re-
presenting distress for want of cavalry appointments. July 10. —
Minutes of the Treasury Board on the subject, to have the Adjutant-
General consider the samples. August 24. — Copy of Adj.-Genl.
Fawcett's letter approving samples, and with a detailed list of
articles to be provided for the use of His Majesty's provincial forces
in North America. August 29.— Treasury Minutes directing Mr.
Thompson to provide and send out the same.
One paper. Vol. 22, Nos. 179 and 180. About 9 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 20 Sept.
Richard Rigby to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 9. Pay Office.— That he has appointed Mr. Poyntz
(who presents this letter) to be resident Deputy Paymaster at New
York. Has directed Mr. Thomas as soon as he is relieved by Mr.
Poyntz to join Cornwallis and take charge of payments to the
forces under his command.
Signed letter. Vol. 35, No. £6. 1 page.
Colonel Ira Allen to General Haldimand.
1781, July 10. Sunderland.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 156 ; 18 No. 2, enclcs. 18. 4 pages and
3 pages respectively.
Enclosed by General Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 27 Sept., 1781.
Original in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21835, fo. 72 ; copy in the
Public Record Office, Colonial Corres., Quebec, 19, No. 20.
Governor Chittenden to Jonas Fay, Ira Allen and
B. Woodward.
1781, July 10. Council Chamber, Bennington. — Commission.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 169. 2 pages.
Enclosed by J. Fay and others to Congress, 14 August.
Also enclosed by General Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 1 Oct.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 89 ;
Colonial Corres., Quebec, 19, No. 27a; Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS.
21835, fo. 74.
298
General Sir H[enry] C[linton] to Lord George Germain.
1781, July 10. New York.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 142. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo.
481 ; copies Admty., Sec, In Letters 4146, No. 572 ; Am. & W. I.
309, fo. 164.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Lord George Germain.
1781, July 10. New York. — Sending proclamation, see 7 May.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 140. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Eecord Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo.
489 ; copy 309, fo. 164.
Colonel H. E. (?) De Seitz to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 10. Halifax. — Transmits Returns of Troops for May
and June. Has " the more motives for it," as he saw complaints
in a letter to Brig. Gen. Campbell of 9th June of his reports not
having reached His Excellency. Has " sufficient justification that
nobody can make the least complaints against his own conduct
and the officers under his command." Hopes he will have no
suspicion of him and recommends himself to his kind protection.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 199. 2 pages.
Thomas Baddeley to Major De Lancey.
1781, July 11. New York. — As captain of the Bermuda Garrison
Battalion encloses the engineers a/c (perhaps that on 23 May, '80).
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 54, No. 100. 1 page.
Capt. Alex. McDonald to Brig. Gen. John Campbell.
1781, July 11. Halifax. — Dispute with Brig. Gen. MacLean as
to forming the 9 Companies of the Battalion (2d 84th) into five as
directed by Major Commandant Small. Requests leave to do so.
The agents are in advance for a large sum for the 84th Regt., and
they will honour no more drafts from the commanding officers or
paymasters ; propriety of an interview with Lt. Col. Small. Asks
leave to send Capt. John McDonald for this purpose
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 203. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 16 July.
Mure, Atkinson & Mure to the Masters of Oat Ships.
1781, July 11. London. — To obey orders of the agents of trans-
ports.
Signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 143. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 14 July, 1781.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 399.
Lieut. Colonel A. Bruce to Major [Mackenzie].
1781, July 12. Head Quarters. — Recommending the bearer
(not named) as an object of charity.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 208. 1 page.
299
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 12. Suffolk.— (Printed in the Clinton-Cornwallis
Controversy II. 66.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 104. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 67.
Brig. Gen. John Campbell to Capt. Alex. McDonald.
1781, July 13. — Transmits letter of 11th July to His Excellency
as he does not feel authorised to make arrangements without his
orders. Capt. John McDonald has leave to go to Head Quarters.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 202. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 16 July.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. Col. Nisbet Balfour.
1781, July 13. New York. — Encloses extract of letter from
Germain to send from Charlestown cannon for Gov. Maxwell of
the Bahamas. Does not know how many Gov. Maxwell wants. To
write and ascertain.
Extract. Vol. 19, No. 105. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS. 6.
Anthony Farrington to [Brig. Gen. John Campbell].
1781, July 13. Halifax, Nova Scotia. — Represents that the
Company of the Royal Regiment of Artillery in this garrison is
insufficient to manage the artillery mounted for defence of this
place, and that it is much weakened by detachments to depending
posts, though the posts, particularly Fort George, Penobscot, are
not furnished with the proper number of artillery men. J
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 206. 2 pages.
1781, July 14. Halifax. — Return by Anthony Farrington, Major
of Royal Artillery, of number of officers and men (exclusive of Royal
Artillery) necessary for management of cannon on the several
batteries in the Garrison of Halifax in case of an attack by sea.
Addressed to Brig. Gen. Campbell.
Return of Major Farrington's Company, 4th Battalion Royal
Artillery.
Originals. Vol. 13, Nos. 200 and 201. 1 page each.
The above three enclosed by Brig. Gen. John Campbell to Sir H.
Clinton, 16 July.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 14. Whitehall— No. 88. (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy II. 69.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 144. 3 pages.
Enclosing letter of Messrs. Mure to the Masters of the Oat Ships,
11 July.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 393 ;
copies 432, fo. 336 ; in the Sackville MSS.
300
Abraham Vanderbeck to Governor James Robertson.
1781, July 15. New York. — Petition. Has been compelled to
fly hither for refuge, having two sons in his Majesty's service.
Attested by Lt. Col. Ab. Buskirk, John Zabriski and Thos. Outwater,
and with note by Thos. Murray, aide de camp, dated 8 August, that
Col. Morris will issue rations to petitioner and family for twelve
weeks.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 52. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 16. Halifax.— Sends duplicate of letter of 22nd ult.
Embarked at Penobscot 24th ult. and arrived on the 8th inst.
Repairs of fortifications here in great forwardness. Finds no
magazines for provisions on Citadel Hill. Has directed Capt. Spry
to build two. Has directed the engineers to prepare and will send
plans of works constructed prior to his command. Thinks they
are too extensive for the number of men as he will see by Major
Farringdon's returns [13 and 14 July]. Sends to the Adjutant-
General returns, &c, for the last six months. Forwards pro-
ceedings of two general Courts-Martial. Deputy Judge Advocate
has no more warrants. Gen. Haldimand having sent for his
provisions, the four victuallers are reloaded for Quebec [see
Haldimand's letter, 12 June]. Ships to be sent for coal. Transmits
copy of McLean's letter of 31 October, 1780, respecting his secretary,
Mr. Finucane, who is appointed to that department. Encloses
copy of McDonald's letter and his answer [11 and 13 July]. Has
given leave to Lt. Col. Goreham to go to New York as he thinks
himself aggrieved by Lt. Col. Bruce being put before him in the
roster of duty. Requests to be allowed to send some of his officers
on the recruiting service.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 207. 5 pages.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 16. Suffolk.— Has given Lieut.-Col. Pennington
permit sion to go to New York. Is satisfied with his zeal.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 106. 1 page.
Thomas Murray, aide de camp, to Colonel Morris.
1781, July 16. New York.— That the bearer, Russell Bowen,
has been turned out of the Almshouse for improper behaviour, and
is to be allowed one ration.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 207. 85 words.
Major General John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 17. New York.— Explaining that he had allowed the
inhabitants of the Natchez (a district already ceded to Spain)
commissions to captains or 1 aders, and directions to make a diver-
sion in his favour. Fifteen days after the surrender the not
delivering up the fort at the Natchez is brought up as a principal
accusation. Lays before him the correspondence with Gen. Galvez.
301
Hopes the detention of his secretary Maj. Campbell and Capt.
D3ans will be considered a stretch of power and violation of the
laws of nations, and requests some steps may be taken for their
release.
Signed leter. Vol. 16, No. 55. 3 pages.
Andrew Elliot to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 17. Superintendent's Office, New York.— The en-
closures contain his report upon facts set forth in two memorials
of Nicholas Ashton & Co. to the Lords of the Treasury.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 111. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Hugh Wallace to Nicholas Ashton, see 8 May, 1781.
1781, July 17, 18. — Account of salt, measured and delivered
out of the ships " Valiant'' " Ellis " and " Sarah Goal-
bourne. "
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 112 * 2 pages.
1781, July 17. New York. — Report of Andrew Elliott on
the Memorials of Nicholas Ashton.
Vol. 33. No. 113. 4 pages.
Lord North to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 17. Bushy Park.— Recommends Mr. Aberdein, the
bearer of this letter, as a commissary.
Autograph signed letter. Vd. 47, No. 236. 3 pages.
Hospitals.
Account signed by one Wm. or Wms. to Dr. Lorimer. — " To my
wages as nurse on board the Hospital ship from the 1st of June to
the 16th of July, 1781 = £2 6s. To old sheets and other materials for
bandages, £3 Is. Id.— Total £5 7s. Id. Receipted 17th July, 1781.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 215. 1 page.
1781, June 4 to July 18.— Contingent account by Dr. Lorimer of
the Hospital for the Garrison of Pensacola from 4 June to 18 July,
1781, £16 5s. 5|d. Copy, with copy of endorsement, dated 27th
September, 1782, as recommended for payment by the Board of
Public Accounts — James Robertson, President.
Copy. Vol. 48, No. 31. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, July 18. New York. — Separate. Concerning prizes.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 146. 3 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 5 ;
copies 309, fo. 171 ; Admlty., Secretary, In Letters 486, No. 373.
Prisoners.
1781, July 18. New York. — Return of staff officers and others
prisoners to Spain present distinguishing such as received pay
from Gen. Campbell at Pensacola.
Original, not signed. Vol. 52, No. 28. 1 page.
302
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 18. Treasury Chambers, Whitehall. — In order to
keep down the exchange their Lordships have directed Messrs.
Harley and Drummond to send out in specie all the money in their
hands for subsistence of troops at New York, together with £100,000
for extraordinaries.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 145. 1 page.
Major General John Campbell to Captain John Smith
(Secretary to Sir H. Clinton).
1781, July 19. New York. — Desiring him to pay amount of Lt.
Gordon's loss by shipwreck.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 52. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1781, July 19. New York.— Acknowledges letter of 19th Decem-
ber, with copies of Ashton's memorials and papers relative thereto.
Has ordered an enquiry, and enclosures shew that the memorials
are founded upon misrepresentation, which must have been made
by the agents of the firm here. No application has as yet been made
to him in behalf of Messrs. Ashton and Co.'s claim, and he could
not have paid any such without knowing it to be their Lordship's
intention to make similar allowance to others who might make
like claim. Other merchants in the garrison have cheerfully sub-
mitted to necessary regulations.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 113.* 2 pages.
Major Duncan Drummond to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 19. New York. — From small investigation as yet
into the accounts and expenditures in one or two departments,
represents that the only way of reducing the expenses seems to
be by taking the vessels, horses and waggons out of the hands of
departments and placing them in those of the Government. Fore-
sees objections. Proposes a Board of General Officers to enquire
whether it is practicable.
2 copies. Vol. 22, No. 147 and Vol. 53, No. 96. 4 pages and
2 pages.
Lieut.-Col. Nisbet Balfour to Sir James Wright,
1781, July 20. Charlestown. — Only the uncertain and distracted
affairs of this country have hitherto prevented him from answering
his letters. Understands that the boundaries of British possessions
are nearly determined, and that Lord Rawdon has found it necessary
to quit the back country, bringing along with the army all the
loyalists who wished to follow. That boundary, all which can be
protected, will run from near the Cord's Ferry on the Santee towards
Orangeburgh, and across by the Saltketchers to the Savannah.
Thus the richer parts of the province will be covered, and the loyalists
placed on the lands of those revolted. Has written to Col. Clarke
to make his arrangements for Georgia. " As to covering a country
303
by a post, it is impossible ; a moving body of light troops only can
effect tlie purpose." The King's stores cannot supply the militia.
Regrets to say the revolt is universal. The minds of the people are
bent on their former principles, and the efforts of friends, feeble and
pusillanimous. Fears the country must be ruined without a single
advantage hereafter to be reaped from the boasted loyalty and ex-
tensive possessions enjoyed in South Carolina. Whatever can be
gained by strong representations will be done.
On same paper. — Charlestown, 24 August. Acknowledges dis-
patch of the 16th. Has detained the boat three days in hope of
Lt.-Gen. Leslie's arrival, as he will probably bring with him a new
arrangement for the Southern District. Things, therefore, are
much at a standstill. Thinks same line of conduct would be best
with him, but does not presume to interfere with any resolutions
taken by him and Col. Clarke.
Copies. Vol. 23, No. 30. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Sir J. Wright to Sir H. Clinton, 16 Oct.
Oliver De Lancey, Adj. -Gen., to Colonel Roger Morris.
1781, July 20. Head Quarters. — Mr. Lewis to receive rations for
himself and family.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 293. 1 page.
Oliver De Lancey, Adj. -Gen., to Colonel Roger Morris.
1781, July 22. Head Quarters. — Provisions to be issued to
Patrick Smith.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 166. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Haldimand.
1781, July 23. New York.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 149 ; 18, No. 2, enclosures 26. 3 pages and
2 pages.
Signed letter in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 263.
Sir H. Clinton to Brig. Gen. John Campbell.
1781, July 24. New York.— Received letter of 22nd ult., and is
happy to find he was to set out for Nova Scotia three days later, as the
enemy are desirous of getting possession of Halifax and Penobscot,
and may attempt one of them. Though he is appointed to the
command at Halifax, there is no necessity to remove the 74th
Regiment from Penobscot. Capt. Hartcup may go to Europe
when the works at Penobscot are finished. Directs him to enquire
concerning Indian presents detained by the Assistant Quartet
Master General at Halifax, and order them to be given to Mr.
Fran(c)klin if intended for him. Usual supply of provisions to be
granted to the Indian inhabitants of the Province.
3 copies. Vol. 21, Nos. 137, 138 and 139. 2 or 4 pages.
•
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain
1781, July 24. New York. — A/cs for French officers, prisoners.
Copy. Vol 22, No. 148. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 35 ;
copies 309, fo. 181 ; Admty., Sec, In Letters 4146, No. 58A1
304
William Knox to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 24. Whitehall.— Intelligence of stores from Holland.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 1-19. 2 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 403 ;
432, io. 339 ; and in the Sackville MSS.
[John Smith, Secy.] to Captain D'Aubant.
1781, July 24. New York.— Received letter of 14th November,
and also his to Commander-in-Chief. Want of opportunity pre-
vented an earlier answer. His Excellency desires him to come to
Head Quarters, when he hopes to be able to place him in a command
suitable to his seniority in the corps of Engineers.
2 copies. Vol. 21, Nos. 140 and 141. 2 pages and 1 page respec-
tively.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Lieut. Governor Hughes.
1781, July 25. New York. — As it is evident the detention of
Indian presents by the Assistant Quarter Master General is owing
to some mistake, has sent to Brigadier General Campbell to order
them to be delivered to Mr. Fran(c)klin. Has desired the Brigadier
to issue provisions for use of Indian inhabitants as customary.
2 copies. Vol. 21, Nos. 142 and 143. 1 page each.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Governor Walter Patterson.
1781, July 25. New York.
2 copies. Vol. 21, Nos. 147 and 251. 3 pages and 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Cones., St. John
(Pr. Ed. I.) 4, fo. 299.
Troops of Convention.
1781, July 25. New York. — Opinion signed by Maj. Gen. James
Robertson, Benj. Lincoln and Saml. Birch and addressed to Capt.
Smith, that the allowance which the Commander-in-Chief proposes
to make to officers of the Convention army is perfectly proper.
Original. Vol. 15, No. 30. Copy No. 27. 1 page each.
Lieutenant Alexander Sutherland to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, July 25. " Billy " Ordnance Transport, Hampton Rd.—
(Printed in the Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy II. 95.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 107. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 145 ;
Admlty., Sec, In Letters 489, No. 248.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1781, July 26. New York. — Appointments or promotions.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 261. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 23.
305
Lord George Germain to Governor Haldimand.
1781, July 26. Whitehall— No. 33.
Duplicate extract. Vol. 11, No. 184. 4 pages.
Signed letter in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21704, fo. 129 ; copies
21704, fo. 133; 21710, fo. 58; Public Record Office, Colonial
Correspondence, Quebec, 18, No. 38 ; Am. & W. I. 685, fo. 226 ;
Sackville MSS.
Charles Hudson, Thomas Symonds, Charles Everitt and
Ralph Dundas, Captains of H.M. ships, to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, July 26. Richmond, Hampton Rd. — (Printed in the
Clinton- Cornwallis Controversy II. 101.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 108. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 149 ;
Admiralty, Secretary, In Letters 489, No. 247.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, July 26. Treasury Chambers. — Transmits enclosure rela-
tive to the expense of transports used for prisoners, &c, and pro-
posing mode of lessening it. Desires him to take it into considera-
tion and give such orders as he sees best for the public service.
Duplicate letter, signed. Vol. 22, No. 151. 1 page.
Enclosing Navy Board to the Treasury, 2 April, 1781.
Captain John Smith to Brigadier General Campbell.
1781, July 26. New York.— Received letters of 21st May and
22nd ult. The Commander-in-Chief approves Capt. Dugald
Campbell to be his Major of Brigade, but the one appointed by
McLean must cease to do the duty. No commissions as Brigadier
are granted by the Commander-in-Chief, as he only appoints until
the King's pleasure is known. Should his troops take the field
they will have bat and forage money. His Excellency desires him
to give Capt. D'Aubant permission to come to New York. Hopes
Mr. Finucane is continued in the office he held under Genl. McLean.
2 copies. Vol. 21, Nos. 148 and 149. 3 pages and 1 page.
[Captain John Smith] to Captain Spry.
1781, July 26. Secretary's Office, New York. — Received his
letter by Capt. Callbeck. His Excellency does not consider the
Island of St. John within his command, and must refer him to
the Board of Ordnance for payment of works of defence. Encloses
extract of a letter from Lord Germain respecting works to be con-
structed on St. John's Island as it shows this business is under
control of that Board. His vouchers and accounts transmitted here
will be laid before Major Drummond, auditor, as far back as 1779,
and when returned with his certificate annexed will, it is hoped,
be finally settled.
2 copies. Vol. 21, Nos. 150 and 151. 2 pages and 1 page.
u
306
Gov. Sir James Wright to Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour.
1781, July 27. Savannah in Georgia. — Received letter of the
20th in answer to his of 11, 18 and 27 June. Observes the reasons
given for not answering, but the ignorance in which he has been
kept is greatly prejudicial, it has been with great difficulty that
he has been able to keep the back country militia from quitting
Ebenezer. . Wishes he had allowed them to do so. " It is with the
utmost concern that I see the very narrow limits the King's troops
in So. CaroR are reduced to & that two such valuable Provinces
should be ruin'd & lost in the manner they have . . . surely
as soon as your representation of the situation of affairs to the
S°ward is known, a sufficient force will be sent to our relief . . .
By what I learn of Col0 Clarke with respect to the limits proposed
to be held in this Province, I consider them as next to giving it up,
have therefore met the gentlemen of the Council on the matter, and
with their full approbation, I beg leave to say, that the re-estab-
lishment of a post at Augusta & that as soon as possible, I conceive
to be a matter of such consequence to His Majesty's service, and
to the King's loyal subjects in this Province, that my duty to the
King, to the inhabitants here and to myself, all unite in compelling
me to state the necessity of re-establishing a post there — and in
the most serious manner to require the same to be done." Augusta
is the key to this Province, seat of government, place of supplies, &c.
Reckons that 7,800 inhabitants, mostly loyal, whose habitations
He above Augusta, will be lost to the King, and will make their
peace with the rebel powers. They have given the strongest proofs
of their loyalty, seeing relatives put to death solely on that account.
Thinks to give them up is the height of cruelty and the worst policy.
500 troops might be sufficient to save the Province. "It is my
duty to represent what I judge to be for his Majesty's service, &
to demand that assistance which I think necessary for that service,
and when I have done this, I have discharg'd my duty to the King,
and to the greatly distress'd & suffering loyal subjects in this
Province, and let the consequences be what they may, I conceive
they will not lye at my door." An enemy's force at Augusta may
mean the loss of Savannah and the whole province. Requests him
to communicate this to the Commander-in-Chief, and begs a clear
and positive answer.
P.S. — Has ordered the bearer, a pilot, to wait for an answer.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 28. 7 pages.
Enclosed by Sir J. Wright to Sir H. Clinton, 16 Oct., 1781.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1781, July 28. New York. — Concerning regimental surgeons.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 262. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 23.
Jno. Pafford to Brigadier General Birch, Commandant of
New York.
Memorial. That his wife and family, with two negroes, plate and
effects were seduced on board a rebel galley at Charlestown, and on
307
following them to Philadelphia was thrown into prison as a spy.
Being exchanged, begs rations for his family till he can get a passage
to Charlestown. Also claims one of his negroes now in New York.
Referred to Gov. Robertson, 28 July, and rations ordered in August.
Original. Vol. 44, No. 145. 2 pages.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Phillips Callbeck.
1781, July. Head Quarters, New York. — Authority to raise a
company.
Copy. Vol. 29, No. 289. 2 pages.
Lieut.-Col. Nisbet Balfour to Sir Jas. Wright.
1781, August 1. Charlestown. — " The operations in South
Carolina have hitherto been carried on at such a distance from
hence, and the communications been so precarious, that my own
informations have been frequently imperfect ; such, however, as
came to me and cou'd in any way concern the Province of Georgia,
I regularly transmitted to Col. Clarke, as the officer intrusted with
the charge of His Majesty's troops there, and 1 doubt not thro'
him your Excelly. got every essential information he was impower'd
to give. With your Excellency I regret the loss of the back country,
especially Xinety-Six and Augusta, and the more so, as the manner
of it was a general revolt of the inhabitants.
I must assure your Excellency that a full proportion of provisions
and stores have from time to time been sent to the troops in Georgia,
and I am fearfull the Commander-in-Chief and Lord Cornwallis
may be displeased at the very large quantities detain' d by me for
the supply of this, your Province and East Florida, and which has
always precluded any want. Such has been the scarcity of guns
here, that on the Commanding Engineer's representation of there
not being a sufficient number for the works now constructing to
defend this town, we have been obliged to purchase some. You
will therefore see the impossibility of my sending any to Savannah,
but I am in hopes you will be able to procure what are wanted, in
the same way we have done here.
" I truly feel the disagreable state to which many of His Majesty's
loyal subjects in your Province are at present reduced, which I am
the better enabled to judge of, from the similar situation of many
deserving persons in this.
" Not having received from Lord Cornwallis any directions for
reinforcing your Province, it is Lord Rawdon's opinion, as well as
mine, that it would be improper to do it, untill we hear from him ;
but your Excellency may be assured that when such orders come
here there will be no delay in executing of them.
" In respect to re-establishing the post at Augusta, I must beg
leave to refer your Excellency to Col. Clarke, to whom I have
wrote on the subject, and who must be the best judge how far
with his present force he is capable of doing it."
Copy. Vol. 23, No, 28.* 2 pages.
Enclosed by Sir J. Wright to Sir H. Clinton, 16 Oct.
308!
Captain Henry Chads, Agent for Transports.
1781, August 1. New York. — Keturn of vessels employed in
H. M. Service in the Quarter Master General's Department under
his direction.
Signed. Vol. 22, No. 153. 2 pages.
Philip Dumaresq to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 1. Bowery Lane. — Memorial. Went with the
army from Boston to Halifax, and again to this place. Has en-
deavoured with his own means to support his family, but is no
longer able to do so, and begs rations or other assistance. Followed
by note from Thomas Murray, aide de camp, dated 28th August,
to Col. Morns, that Genl. Robertson desires rations to be issued in
consequence.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 330. 2 pages.
General Haldimand to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 1.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. 1, end. 38. 2 pages.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. M3S. 21807, fo. 321.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 1. War Office. — Sending the enclosed.
Signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 263. 1 page.
Enclosures : — List of Promotions,
leaves of Absence.
Vol. 4, Nos. 264 and 265. 2 pages and 1 page respectively.
General Sir Henry Cltnton to Lieut. Gen. Earl Cornwallis.
1781, August 2. New York. — (Printed in the Clinton- Cornwallis
Controversy II. 103.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 119. 16 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 153.
General Sir Henry C[linton] to General Haldimand.
1781, August 2. New York.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 150 ; 18 No. 2, enclos. 26. 2 pages each.
Copy in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 272.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 2. Whitehall. — Most secret.
Signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 154. 5 pages.
Enclosing : —
Comte de Rochambeau to Chev. de La Luzerne.
27 May, 1781. Accompanied by paper signed by Washington
and the French generals, see 23 May, and the extract of Rocham-
beau? s instructions, 9 March.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 407 ;
copies 685, fo. 232 ; in the Sackville MSS.
309
General Haldimand to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 2.
Copy Vol. 18, No. 1, end. 38 * 2 pages.
Also in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 27G.
General Haldimand to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 2. Quebec.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 157 ; 18 No. 1, en#. 41. 6 pages and
5 pages.
Enclosing Gov. Chittenden to Gov. George Clinton, 22 Nov., 1780.
Gov. Chittenden to Gov. Hancock, 12 Dec, 1780.
Gov. Chittenden to Gov. Turnbull [Trumbull], 12 Dec,
1780.
[Gov. Haldimand!, instructions to . . . TCapt.
Sherwood], 20 Dec, 1780.
Gen. Allen to Samuel Huntington, 9 March, 1781.
Col. Ira. Allen to Samuel Huntington, 10, 11 March,
1781.
Col. Ira. Allen. Information of Vermont, 1 1 May, 1 781 .
Capt. Mathews to . . . [Capt. Sherwood], 15 May,
1781.
Gen. Haldimand to [Capt. Sherwood], 17 May, 1781.
Col. A[llen] to Major Lernoult, 21 May 1781.
Two letters from Capt. Mathews to Capt. Sherwood,
21 May, 1781.
Two letters from Capt. Sherwood to Maj. Lernoult,
22 May, 1781, and accompanying report of Samuel
Rose.
Substance of a Conference between Capt. Sherwood
and Col. Allen, 8, 25 May, 1781.
[Queries by Capt. Sherwood, with Haldimand' s answers,
June, 1781.]
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 274.
Lieut. Governor George Bruere to [Earl Cornwallis.]
1781, August 3. Bermuda Government House. St. George's.—
The French fleet leaves Martinique.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 109. 2 paqes.
Signed letter in the Cornwallis MSS. 6.
Major Duncan Drummond to John Smith.
1781, August 3. New York.— Being unable to get through the
examination of the accounts from the different demrtments so as
to grant certificates for their obtaining monev immediately, requests
him to beg His Excellency to grant such sums on account as may
enable the Departments to discharge their engagements to the
31st June last.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 172. 1 page.
310
Delegates of New York to Congress.
1781, August 3. Philadelphia. — Memorial.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 166 ; 18 No. 2, enclos. 23. 7 pages and
5 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 1 Oct., 1781.
Copies in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21835, fo. 96 ; in the
Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec, 19, No. 25 ;
Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 73.
Governor Patrick Tonyn to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 3. St. Augustine. — Col. Moore being no longer able
to bear delay of payment for the Indian expenses without ruin and
being thrown into jail, he has drawn two bills in his favour on the
Commander-in-Chief (Sir Henry).
Extract. (2 copies.) Vol. 30, Nos. 112 and 193. 2 pages and
1 page.
Enclosed by Gov. Tonyn to Sir G. Carleton, 13 Nov., 1782.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 4. Whitehall.
Signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 158. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 140, fo. 465 ;
copy 432, fo/342 ; in the Sackville MSS.
Major General John Campbell to Colonel Alex. Innes.
1781, August 7. New York. — Acknowledges letter of this date
and memorial. Is of opinion that Capt. Chrystie with the officers
and men of the West Florida Forresters, prisoners, have an undoubted
right to full pay as long as they remain prisoners. As to Col.
Chalmers' memorial refers to 1st Article of Capitulation.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 53. 2 pages.
Brig. Gen. Gabriel Christie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 7. Antigua. — Owns his conviction of the necessity
of sparing some troops during the hurricane season to support
his Excellency in saving a post of so much importance as New York
in case of an attack, but could only spare the 40th, an excellent
corps, but reduced by service, which is promptly embarked. Hopes
his action will be favourably represented at home.
Signed letter. Vol. 47, No. 235. 2 pages.
Resolution of Congress.
1781, August 7. — Respecting the New Hampshire grants.
Copy. Vol 11, No. 167. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 1 Oct., 1781.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Corres., Canada, 19,
No. 26 ; Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 81 ; in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS.
21835, fo. 77.
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Major Oliver Delancey, Adjutant General, to Lieutenant
General James Robertson.
1781, August 7. Head Quarters, New York. — Sends enclosure.
Requests to know the time and place the general officers, &c, shall
attend him.
Signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 159. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Order by the Commander-in-Chief for the assembling of a
Board of General Officers to receive from Major Drummond,
Commissary of Accounts, information touching the expenditure
of public money in the different departments, and to report
thereon.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 160. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Major Duncan Drummond.
1781, August 8. Head Quarters. — Receipt of letter of 19th July.
Informs him a Board is appointed to enquire into the expenditures
of the Public Departments. Requests him to give every informa-
tion which will enable them to make a full report.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 171. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, August 9. New York.— No. 137. (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy II. 120.)
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 161. 4 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo.
131 ; copy 309, fo. 192.
Major Joseph Fay to General Haldimand.
1781, August 9. Lake Champlain. — Private.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 158 ; 18, No. 2, enclos. 19. 3 and 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 27 Sept.
Original in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21835, fo. 82;
copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Corres., Canada, Quebec,
19, No. 21 ; Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 43.
Ebenezer Punderson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 9. New York. — Memorial. A recommendation
from the Treasury to the Commissary General has proved insufficient
to procure him employment. Represents his loyalty and character.
Begs to be placed on the footing of the refugees from Massachusetts
Bay and New England.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 251. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1781, August 10. New York.— Received letter of 23d May with
its enclosures. Will give orders to Mr. Weir to see the oat ships are
unloaded before the expiration of the limited time. Every attention
shall be paid to recommendations in despatches of 23rd December
and 12th and 13th March, on which he will write more fully .
Copy. Vol. 33, No, 114. 1 page.
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Board of Accounts.
1781, August 10. — Proceedings of a Board of General Officers
summoned by Sir Henry Clinton at New York on this date. Gen.
Robertson, president, to receive from Major Drummond, Commissary
of A/cs, information as to expenditure of public money by the
different departments. The dates run regularly to 3 and 6
September, but the last page is dated 5 December and signed by
Gen. Robertson as the original proceedings. The letters quoted are
entered in this calendar on their respective dates, i.e. this day,
15, 16, 17, 30, 22 and 24 August and 6 September.
Original. Vol. 18, No. 4. 49 pages.
Lieut. Gen. James Robertson to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 10. New York. — Report recommending musters
to be taken of vessels, boats, conductors, waggons, artificers, &c, &c.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. 4/1-2.1
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Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. Gen. James Robertson.
1781, August 10. Head Quarters. — Answer. Requests the
Board will issue to the Departments the directions they think neces-
sary in order to obtain information. The Departments shall have
orders to obey such directions. Encloses copy of these orders.
Oriqinal. Vol. 22, No. 162. Copies. Vol. 22, No. 163, and
Vol. 18, No. 4/3. '" 1 page each.
John Smith, Secretary, to the Departments.
1781, August 10. Head Quarters. — To pay every attention to
any orders the Board may give.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. 4/4. 1 page.
Lieut. Governor Thos. Desbrisay to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 11. Island of St. John, Charlotton. — In praise of
Major Hierlihy. Is awaiting letters ; hopes his own application to
be appointed commandant of a battalion or other post may have
met with approval. Thanks for favour to his son Jasper.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 211. 3 pages.
1781, August 7-11.— The London Gazette, No. 12214.
Print. Vol. 7, No. 123. 8 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 1 Sept.
Timothy Hierlihy, Captain Independent Companies.
1781, August 12. Charlotte Town. — Certificate that the company
called the St. John's. Volunteers had done good service and constant
duty with the Independent Companies.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 74. 2 pages.
Troops.
1781, August 13. New York. — Estimate of the value of sundry
regimental articles belonging to the 54th Regt. of Foot, lost in the
Sound on their wav from Rhode Island to New York.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 297. 1 page.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 6 Feb., 1782.
313
Jonas Fay, Ira Allen and Bezaleel Woodward to the President
of Congress.
1781, August 14. Philadelphia.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 1G8. 1 page.
Enclosing Gov. Chittenden. Commission to J. Fay and others
10 July.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 1 Oct., 1781.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Corres., Quebec, 19,
No. 27 ; Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 85 ; in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS.
21835, fo. 88.
Beriah Norton to Lord George Germain.
1781, August 14. London. — Memorial. As agent for the in-
habitants of Martha's Vineyard, desires a recommendation to the
Commander-in-Chief, the Treasury having referred there his claim
for payment of stock delivered to Gen. Grey in September, 1778.
Original. Vol. 47, No. 229. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 29 Sept., 1781.
Board of Accounts.
1781, August 14. New York. — Letter from the Secretary, Adam
Stewart, to the Heads of the Principal Departments — Quarter
Master, Barrack Master, the Commissary-General, and the Com-
manding Engineer, asking their ideas as to the cause of the excess
in expenditure over that of 1775-1778.
15 August. — Letters agreed to be written this day by the Secretary
to Daniel Wier, Commissary-General, and to Henry Chads, agent
for transports.
Vol. 18, No. 4/6, 8, 10.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1781, August 15. New York. — Sends letter from Dr. Nooth.
Hospitals.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 268. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 23.
Wm. Crosbie, B.M.G., to Lieut.-Gen. James Robertson.
1781, August 15. New York. — Received letter from the Secretary
to the Board of General Officers respecting ideas as to the cause of
increase in the expense of his Department. Is unable to express
an opinion as the increase happened prior to his appointment on
the 1st of July, 1780.
Signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 169. Copies, Vol. 22, No. 170. Vol.
18, No. 4/9-10. 2 pages each
Captain Alexr. Mercer, Commanding Engineer, to Adam Stewart.
1781, August 15. New York. — That the extent of the works in
the Engineer Department has made the expense very considerable.
314
Has observed strictest economy. The price of all materials has
advanced many hundreds per cent. Wages of artificers and
labourers have advanced in proportion.
Original. Vol. 22, No. 171. Copies, Vol. 22, No. 172; Vol. 18,
No. 4/11-13. 3 pages each.
Majors Henry Bruen and Archibald Robertson to Lieutenant
General James Robertson.
1781, August 16. New York. — Accounting for the increase of
expense in the Quarter Master General's Department by the move-
ments of a larger army, consequent provision-trains, small craft,
building gun boats and batteaux to replace English flat bottomed
boats worn out, &c, &c. Submits copy of the instructions left to
them by Brig. Gen. Dalrymple, when he left for Europe, and which
they have faithfully followed.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 136. Copies, Vol. 35, No. 135 ; Vol. 34,
No. 136 ; Vol. 18, No. 4/16-21. 7, 6, or 4 pages.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 16. York Town in Virginia. — (Original written in
cypher.) No detachment can be made from this place. The
evacuation of Portsmouth is not complete, and the works here
will not be safe against a coup de main with less than 1,000 men.
Cannot at present say whether he can spare any troops, but when
the garrison of Portsmouth arrives will report state of things here.
(Printed in the Clinton- Cornwallis Controversy II. 126.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 118. 3 pages. ,
General Haldimand to Messrs A. & B. [Capt. Sherwood and
Dr. Smyth].
1781, August 16. Quebec. Private.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 159 ; 18, No. 2, enclos. 20. 5 pages and
3 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 27 Sept.
Copies in the Brit. Mus.; Addtl. MSS. 21839, fo. 97 ; in the Public
Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Canada, 19, No. 22 ; Am. &
W. I. 142, fo. 47.
Thomas Simons to Colonel Thomas Clarke.
1781, August 16. Charles Town, So. Carolina.— The flag " En-
deavour."
Original. Vol. 41, No. 27. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Robert R. Livingston to Sir Guy Carleton, 12 May,
1783.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1. 147, fo. 657 : and
593, fo. 220.
John Stapleton to Colonel Roger Morris.
1781, August 16. Head Quarters. — Mrs. Stockden to receive
one ration of provisions as a refugee.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 136. 1 page.
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Governor Sir James Wright to Lieut. -Col. Balfour.
1781, August 16. Savannah in Georgia. — " I had the honor to
receive your letter of the first inst., and am extremely sorry it is
not in your power to send the reinforcement I requested untill you
hear from Lord Cornwallis, but I am well persuaded if you saw and
knew the consequences of not taking post at Augusta, you would
strain a point to do it, and if you could only send 250 I believe it
might do for the present, and probably save this Province, and
depend upon it, if once the rebels get Georgia, those on each side
will not stand long. Possibly Georgia may be considered as of
little consequence. But be assured if America is recover'd it will
be one of the first colonies on the continent, and the consequence
and value of it is very well known to the King's Ministers." Having
received undoubted information of a plan against Augusta and
Savannah, it has been decided to raise a body of militia and send
them up country, and he has written to Col. Clarke desiring to know
what assistance he could give. Quotes from Col. Clarke's answer
promising 200 of the King's troops. On the whole it is concluded
to go up the country. " I think there is little doubt but 400 militia
will be collected at Ebenezer, and it's expected 200 more may join
on the march, but this will depend on circumstances. Certainly it
is a small force to undertake so long a march, and without being
altogether clear of the enemies' force, and altho' we shall be ready
by the 25th, yet we shall wait your answer before any movement
takes place, as much will depend on your giving us some assistance,
and also co-operating. But if nothing is done, I shall expect the
consequences I have mention' d. These, Sir, " are new matters which
(I presume) have happen'd since you wrote to Lord Cornwallis, and
are circumstances his Lordship could not know when he might answer
your letter, and as I apprehend this to be a very serious affair,
not confined to Georgia, but extending to Florida, So. Carolina, and
the King's cause in general ; therefore I cannot avoid once more
representing it to you, before it may be too late." Enumerates
the objects of the movement — to take post again at Augusta — to
destroy the provisions on Beech Island — 15,000 bushels of corn of
last year's growth, and a good crop on the ground very essential to
the enemy, but this being in Carolina is submitted to him (Balfour) ;
third, to give the back country people an opportunity to collect
their families and effects, and remove this way ; and lastly, to dis-
concert and prevent the enemy forming their government or
collecting their forces there. Begs him to communicate this to Lord
Rawdon, or any other in command, and to dispatch the boat in
answer as soon as possible.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 29. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Sir J. Wright to Sir H. Clinton 16 Oct.
Major Henry Bruen and Archibald Robertson to Lieut.
General James Robertson.
1781, August 17. New York. — Recounting the mode pursued
for the supply of wagons and horses contracted for for the use of
316
the army. Question of daily hire in comparison with a complete
and efficient provision train as now maintained.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 109. 10 pages. Copies, Vol. 34, No. 115
Vol. 18 ; No. 4/22-29. 6 and 8 pages.
Captain Henry Chads to Lieut. General Robertson.
1781, August 17. New York. — Agreeable to Mr. Stewart's letter
of the 15th, transmits the enclosed return of vessels for which he
grants certificates, with their tonnage and number of men, and the
charter parties for those chartered since he has been agent
Original. Vol. 22, No. 165. 1 page. Copies, Vol. 22, No. 164 ;
Vol. 18, No. 4/14-15. 1 and 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
1781, August 17. New York. — Return of vessels employed
in H. M. Service in the Quarter Master GeneraVs Department,
under the direction of Capt. Henry Chads ; also in the Com-
missary GeneraVs Department, and again in the Barrack
Master GeneraVs Department.
Signed. Vol. 22, No. 166. 4 pages.
1781, August 17. — The same, signed by Thos. Skelton for
Henry Chads, and enclosed by Skelton to Lieut. Gen. Robertson,
6 September.
Vol. 35, No. 127, 8, 9. 4 pages.
James Fisher to Colonel Thomas Clarke.
1781, August 17. Charlestown.
Copy. Vol. 41, No. 29. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Robert R. Livingston to Sir Guy Carleton, 12 May,
1783.
Copies in the Public Record Office. Am. & W. I. 147, fo. 658, and
593, fo. 221.
General Sir Henry Clinton to [John Robinson].
1781, August 17. New York.— Receipt of letter of 23rd with
enclosures by the Halifax packet. Will give orders to Mr. Wier to
hasten the unloading of the oat-ships when they arrive. Major
Drummond has entered on his duties in auditing the accounts of
the different Departments of the army.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 115. 2 pages
Captain Thos. Tonken to Lieut. General Robertson.
1781, August 17. New York.— Transmits return. Refers him
to the Quarter Master General's office as to their chartering.
Dispatch boats are chartered by the month @ £50 each, without
regard to tonnage.
Original. Vol. 22, No. 168, 1 page ; copies Vol. 22, No. 167;
Vol. 18, No. 4/13-14. 1 page and 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
List of the armed vessels and dispatch boats in H.M. service
317
in the Quarter Master General's Department under inspection
of Capt. Tonken. In tabular form; shows names of vessels,
how rigged, and mentions number of guns, and how employed.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 150. 1 page.
Lieut. Col. Nisbet Balfour to Major General Greene.
1781, August 18. Charles Town. — Received letter of the 2nd
inst., and will reply to its remonstrances with candour and on the
authority of authentic documents. Is at a loss to know how Maj.
Hyrne has represented the detention of the persons mentioned,
but the enclosed letter to him and Dr. Fraser will show it was done
by the advice of mutual referees and confirmed by their joint
approbation. The ' alledgments ' against these persons were either
atrocious breaches of civil institutions or violation of military
paroles. Must hold them still as prisoners on parole and require
them to be returned. " I am sorry that the appeals you make, to
our officers, for the humanity of their treatment when prisoners,
cannot be extended to those of the Militia, in the same situation,
many of whom, especially those taken at Black Mingo, I am
warranted to say, are now languishing in the goals of North
Carolina, tho' in direct violation of that cartel, for the rights of
which, you so warmly plead. The treatment these unhappy people
most invariably received from your officers, was my motive, for
seizing as hostages, your Militia prisoners here, & not a view to
retaliate the private animosities of inconsiderable individuals ; when
therefore a general exchange took place (& I cou'd not suffer myself
a moment, to doubt its being fairly carried into execution) I readily
consented to their being liberated, ... As I have always
deemed public faith most essential, & have carefully regarded the
untarnish'd honor of my country, so it was impossible I cou'd
sanction the drawing prisoners into service before the period of
their paroles admitted, which I doubt not you will be convinced of
in the case particularly alluded to, by the enclosed certificate, which
will also serve as a future caution, against drawing warm & hasty
conclusions, from unestablished facts." Demands that Lieut.
Col. Grimkie, who deserted Jrom his parole, shall be returned here
a prisoner.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 109. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, March, 1782.
Brig. General John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 18. Halifax. — Acknowledge? letter of the 24th.
Every attention will be paid to the intelligence therein. Has
communicated with the officer at Penobscot. Has directed presents
for Indians to be given to Mr. Fran(c)klin. Works here in great
forwardness. Batteries made on Citadel Hill. 5,000 stands of
arms arrived last spring for New York ; but as they were much
wanted here Lt. Col. Bruce sent only one half. Has ordered the
purchase of powder, mortar and shells found in a French prize.
Ships sent to coal mines are safely arrived altho' they were attacked
by two French frigates. Fears the "Jack" is taken. The "Charles
318
TownJ" and " Vulture " returned much shattered. The " Vernon
has gone to Europe with Adl. Sir Richard Hughes. Maj. Thos.
Batt died at Fort Cumberland the 15th ult.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 208. 4 pages.
Brig. General John Campbell to John Smith.
1781, August 18. Halifax. — Received letter of 26th ult. and
desires to know the date of his appointment as Brigadier. The
late Brig. Gen. McLean appointed town major Chas. Lyons to be
Deputy Commissary of Musters in this Province. Desires to know
His Excellency's pleasure thereon. Is glad he anticipated his
desire by appointing Mr. Finucane his secretary. The late Brig.
General wished his salary to be increased. Regrets his Excellency
has not relieved the 74th Regt. at Penobscot or sent a field officer
to take command. Captain D'Aubant will go to New York by the
first opportunity. Received the enclosed from Lt. Col. Hicks of
the 70th Regt. Requests him to lay it before the Commander-
in-Chief.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 213. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
Lt. Col. E. Hicks to Brig. Gen. Campbell.
1781, August 19. Halifax. — As he (the Brigadier) cannot
give him permission to go to New York, requests him to apply
to the Commander-in-Chief in order to obtain his leave.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 214. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1781, August 18. New York. — Concerning recruits.
Duplicate copy. Vol. 4, No. 269. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 23.
Major Patrick Ferguson.
1781, August 18. Charles Town. — Note of money advanced Maj.
Patrick Ferguson, 8th May, 1780, on account of the detachment
under his command, by order of Maj. Andre. Signed Adam
Gordon. (The warrant to pay is dated 30 Nov., 1782.)
Copy. Vol. 32, No. 97. 1 page.
# Troops.
1781, August 18. — List of regiments in North America for which
clothing was shipped on board the " Archer " transport and com-
pleated this date.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 266. I page.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 27 Aug., 1781.
Vermont.
1781, August 18. Philadelphia. — Proposals of Jonas Fay, Ira
Allen and Bezaleel Woodward to the Committee of Congress.
319
Questions proposed by the Committee of Congress to the agents
on the part of Vermont.
Copies. Vol. 11, Nos. 170 and 171. 3 pages each.'
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 1 Oct., 1781.
Copies in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21835, fos. 91, 93 :
Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Canada or Quebec,
19, Nos. 28, 29 ; Am. & W. I. 142, fos. 93, 97.
1781, August 2 to 18. — Extracts of five letters from the agents
[Capt. Sherwood and Dr. Smyth] for negotiating with the people of
Vermont.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 160 ; 18, No. 2, enclos. 21. 6 and 4 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 27 September.
Also in the Public Record Office, Colonial Corres., Canada, 19,
No. 23 ; Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 55.
Brig. General Benedict Arnold to Fredk. Metzner.
1781, August 19. New York. — Authority to raise 30 Dragoons
to serve for 2 years, and his appointment as captain by commission
will be then delivered.
Copy. Vol. 39, No. 165. 2 pages.
Troops.
1781, August 19. — Return of horses foraged at New York and
posts dependant.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 89. *9 pages.
1781, August 20. New York. — Return of the number of men,
women and children belonging to the Civil Department victualled
at New York and outposts.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 86. 1 page.
1781, August 20. New York. — Return of the number of men,
women and children of the British and Foreign Regiments, New
Levies, and Civil Departments victualled at New York and out-
posts.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 88. 3 pages.
Board of Accounts.
1781, August 20. New York. — Letters by the Secretary, Adam
Stewart, to Col. Turnbull and Captain Chads, agents for transports,
for an exact state of all the vessels employed in the military service,
and to the various departments — Quarter Master General, Barrack
Master General, etc. — to have a muster taken on Sunday next of
all vessels, drivers, horses, waggons, labourers, &c.
Draft. Vol. 18, No. 4/30-1.
Francis Child (Mrs.) to Lieut. General James Robertson.
1781, August 20. New York. — Memorial. Requests rations for
herself and four children. Certified by Daniel Hammill, 25 August,
and also by Samuel Jarvis and Edward Nicoll, Junr.
Original certified. VoL 31, No. 221. 2 pages.
320
Congress.
1781, August 17 and 20. — Resolutions touching Vermont.
Vol. 11, No. 172. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 1 Oct.
Copies in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21835, fo. 95 ; Public
Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec, 19, No. 30 ;
Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 101.
Martin Dob, refugee.
1781, August 20. New York. — Certificate signed by Henry
Vander Burgh, judge, Dutchess Co., Samuel Mallett, Henry Ellis,
justice, and Thomas Lincoln, as to the good character, loyalty and
loss of property of Martin Dob.
Original, Vol. 31, No. 227. 2 pages.
Lieut. Gov. Andrew Snape Hamond to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 20. Halifax, Nova Scotia. — Having been appointed
Lieut. Governor of this province, he has taken upon him the ad-
ministration. Will be glad to concur in promoting His Majesty's
service.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 212. 1 page.
Officers in his army to Major General Greene.
1781, August 20. Camp on the High Hills of Santee. — Complain-
ing that in violation of the capitulation of Charlestown several
people have been confined in prison ships, and have not been ex-
changed according to the general cartel. Also that Col. Haynes
had been executed. Asks that a strict enquiry be made.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 110. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, March, 1782.
John Pafford, refugee.
1781, August 22. New York. — Note by Major Thomas Murray
that Col. Morris will be pleased to continue rations till Mr. Pafford
can get a passage to Charlestown.
Signed letter. Vol. 44, ATo. 146. 1 page.
Daniel Wier, Commissary General, to Lieut. General Robertson.
1781, August 22. New York.— Representing that since 1778
supplies from Europe have been very irregular, and with larger
forces more provisions have had to be furnished at advanced prices
at this place.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. 4/33 and 35. 3 pages.
Majors Henry Bruen and Archibald Robertson to Lieut.
Colonel William Crosbie, Barrack Master General.
1781, August 23. New York— Asking whether horses and
waggons belonging to the Quarter Master General's Department
321
have not been constantly employed in his Department ; also his
opinion whether if he had depended on the inhabitants for supplies
the business of his Department could have been carried on.
Copy. Vol. 34, No. 129. 1 page.
Similar letter to Capt. Mercer, Commanding Engineer, and to
Daniel Wier, Commissary General.
Copy. Vol. 34, Nos. 132 and 133. 1 page each.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 23. York in Virginia. — Recommends Lt. Col. Du
Buy, who takes charge of his dispatches.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 110. 2 pages.
Wm. Crosbie, B.M.G., to the Board of General Officers, of
which Lt. Genl. Robertson is President.
1781, August 23. New York. — In conformity to request of the
20th, sends return of places where vessels, drivers, horses, &c,
employed in his department may be seen on Sunday next.
Letter signed. Vol. 35, No. 111. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
1781, August 23. New York. — Return of places where the
drivers, horses and waggons, also the labourers and artificers
employed in the Barrack Master GeneraVs Department may
be seen.
1781, August 23. New York.— Return of transports em-
ployed in the Barrack Master GeneraVs Department.
Vol. 35, Nos. 102 and 110. 1 page each.
1781, August 23. New York. — Return of drivers, horses and
waggons that are with the corps to the southward.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 131. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Major Bruen to Lt. Gen. Robertson, 1 Sep., 1781.
i i.
1781, August 23. Brooklyn, Long Island. — Muster roll of the
assistants, &c, employed in the Commissary General's Department
at the different provision magazines on this island.
Vol. 44, No. 178. 1 page.
1781, August 24. Charlestown. — Letter from Lt. Col. Balfour, —
on same paper as that of 20 July, which see.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 30.* 2 pages.
Lieutenant Colonel Nisbet Balfour. Order to Lieut. Colonel
Moncrief, Lieut. W. Gratton, R. W. Powell and W. Green-
wood, trustees of captured property.
1781, August 24. Charlestown. — Commanding them to deliver
63 casks of indigo and 15 of coffee to the claimants, taking bonds
322
for the value thereof,* it being for the purpose of paying debts to
British merchants residing in England (2 pages).
Accompanied by receipt signed by the claimants for the captured
property delivered (1 page). Also return of captured property
remaining in store in the house of J. Rutledge under charge of the
trustees, 24 August (1 page).
Vol. 23, Nos. 3, 4 and 5.
Enclosed by J. Moncrief and others to Sir H. Clinton, 1 October.
Major Henry Bruen to Lieut. General Robertson.
1781, August 24. New York. — Quotes letter received from the
Board, of the 20th inst., notifying the muster to be made on Sunday.
Has made the required muster rolls, which will be produced at
specified places. The mustering of the vessels remains with the
agent for small craft.
2 copies. Vol. 34, No. 135 ; and Vol. 18, No. 4/36-37. 2 pages
each.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 24. York in Virginia.— Recommends the bearer,
Col. Alligood, who has been a sufferer on account of his loyalty.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 111. 1 page.
Wm. Crosbie, B.M.G., to the Board of General Officers, of
which his Excellency Lt. Gen. Robertson is President.
1781, August 24. New York. — A long letter containing explana-
tions and reasoning on the question of the increase of expenditure
in the several departments, particularly his own.
Signed letter. Vol. 18, No. 5. 12 pages.
Provincial Troops.
1781, June 25 to August 24. — Muster roll of Capt. Donald
McPherson's Company, British Legion Infantry.
Signed. Vol. 22, No. 174. 1 page.
Troops.
Abstract of 61 days' pay for the Light Infantry Company of the
74th Regiment, commanded by Brig. Gen. John Campbell, from
25 June to 24 August, 1781. £163 13s. Sd. Signed John Campbell,
Lieut.
Original. Vol. 37, No. 31. Duplicate. Vol. 27, No. 169. 1 page
each.
Major Gen. Nathaniel Greene to Lieut. Col. Balfour.
1781 , August 26. Head Quarters. — Since writing on the 2d inst.
he has heard of a more flagrant violation of the late cartel in the
execution of Col. Hayne. Intends to retaliate unless something is
offered in justification. Will send in the remainder of the private
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soldiers should there be any as soon as the commissaries can adjust
it. All other exchanges will be stopped until present obstacles are
removed.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 108. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Genl. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, March, 1782.
Troops (various Departments).
1781, August 26. New York. — Five returns of drivers, horses,
waggons, &c, and waggon masters, conductors, clerks, storekeepers,
carpenters, blacksmiths, harness makers, and labourers in the
Quarter Master General's Department, in the district of New York
attached to the staff and Hessians or to the regiments, and in the
district of Staten Island. Signed by Oliver Bourdett, Waggon
Master General, and by J. Welch, Acting Commissary of Musters.
Originals. Vol. 35, Nos. 97 to 101. 9 pages.
1781, August 26. Brooklyn or New York. — Seven further
returns or muster rolls of labourers, conductors, clerks and store-
keepers, drivers, horses, waggons, &c, artificers, shipcarpenters,
blacksmiths, &c, employed in the same department, on Long
Island, at and near the 6 mile stone, in the ship yard and at Fort
Knyphausen. Signed by the Assistant Deputy Quarter Master
General and others.
Vol. 35, Nos. 118 to 120, 122 to 125. 10 pages.
1781, August 26. — Muster roll of artificers, labourers, &c,
employed in the Commissary General's Department at Harlem
Heights and Marston's Wharf.
Original. Vol. 44, No. 177. 1 page.
1781, August 26. Barrack Master General's Office, New York. —
Two returns of artificers, labourers, waggons, horses, drivers, &c,
employed in the Commissary General's Department.
Originals. Vol. 56, Nos. 19 and 20. 2 pages.
Same date and place. — Two returns of artificers, labourers,
waggons, horses, drivers, &c, employed in the Barrack Master
General's Department at New York and on York Island. Signed
and certified.
Vol. 56, Nos. 17 and 18. 2 pages.
Same date. — Three muster rolls of artificers, sawyers, &c. em-
ployed at Horn's Hook, Fort Knyphausen, New York, Staten
Island, Paulus Hook, and Brooklyn under the direction of Capt.
Mercer, Commanding Engineer.
Originals. Vols. 56, Nos. 16 and 16* ; 44, No. 169. 3J pages
in all.
Same date. — Muster roll of labourers, drivers, &c, employed in
the Forage Department at Brooklyn, Long Island.
Original. Vol. 44, No. 176. 1 page.
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General state of a muster taken of waggon masters, conductors'
clerks, storekeepers, artificers, labourers, drivers, horses and waggons
employed in the Quarter Master General's Department in the
District of New York by order of the Commander-in-Chief on the
two days, 26 and 27 August, at the various places named.
Vol. 35, Nos. 132 and 34, 131. 2 pages each.
Enclosed by Major Bruen to Gen. Robertson, 1 September.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 27. War Office. — Sends list of regiments under
his command for which clothing was shipped per the " Archer "
[see 18 August], also invoice of the second half of medicines for
their use for the present year.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 267. 1 page.
Gravesend Township.
1781, August 28. — "List of money due to the inhabitants for
the boarding of Continental and other officers, prisoners, and some
French as will hereunto appear of by different accounts." Showing
names of officers and of the inhabitants.
Original. Vol. 56, No. 23. 2 pages.
John Sommers, Surgeon 3d Batt. 60th.
1781, August 28. New York.— Certificate that 7 gallons of wine
and 4 gallons of best vinegar amounting to 46 dollars 8 ryals were
furnished by Mr. Arthur Strother, merchant, at Pensacola, for use
of the sick of 3d and 4th battalion 60th, by order of Dr. Lorimer,
and which has not been paid.
Signed. Vol. 27, No. 216. 1 page.
Troops (various Departments).
Muster roll of the assistants and labourers employed in the
Barrack Master General's Department, 28 August, 1781. Jamaica,
Long Island. Signed by Geo. Gunn, A.B.M. ; also signed by Benj.
Rix, Q.M. of 17th Light Dragoons, Acting Commissary of Musters.
Original. FoZ.'44, No. 171. 1 page.
Muster roll of the assistants and labourers employed in H. M.
Forage Magazine under Daniel Wier, Commissary General, 28
August, 1781. Jamaica, Long Island. Signed William Shepherd,
A.C.F., also Benj. Rix (as above).
Original. Vol. 44, No. 173. 1 page.
Muster roll of the assistants and labourers employed in the
Commissary General's Department at this post in the forage service.
28 August, 1781. Flushing, Long Island. Signed John Yates,
A.C.K., also Benj. Rix (as above).
Original. Vol. 44, No. 174. 1 page.
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Muster roll of the assistants and labourers employed in the
Commissary General's Department at this post in the forage service,
28 August, 1781. New Town, Long Island. Signed Walter
Humphreys, Ass. Com. Forage, also Benj. Rix (as above).
Original. Vol. 44, No. 175. 1 page.
Muster roll of Batteau men in the Quarter Master General's
Department. Endorsed New York, 28 August, 1781.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 126. 1 page.
Enclosed &?/]Major Bruen to Lieut. Gen. Robertson, 1 Sep., 1781.
Muster roll of the assistants and labourers, horses and waggons
employed in the Barrack Master General's Department, 29 August,
1781. Lloyd's Neck. Signed Jas. Nixon, Assistant to ye Barrack
Master. Also signed Benj. Rix, Q.M. 17th L. Dragoons, 'acting
Commissary of Musters.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 48. 1 page.
Muster roll of the vessels employed in the Barrack Master General's
Department at Lloyd's Neck, 29 August, 1781. Signed as the fore-
going.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 48.* 1 page,
Lieut. Col. James Bruce to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 29. Halifax. — Brig. Gen. Campbell arrived previous
to receipt of letter of 4th July. Begs the favour of being more
immediately under His Excellency's command.
Duplicate autograph signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 215 1 page.
Andrew Thompson and Alex. McKee to Majok De Peyster.
1781, August 29. Camp near the Ohio.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 164; 18, No. 2, endos. 45.* 2 pages and
1 page.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 29 Sept.
Copies in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21845, fo. 124; Public
Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 134.
Charlestown Merchants and Others to Lieut. Colonel Nisbet
/ , Balfour.
1781, August 30. Charlestown. — A long, elaborate memorial,
with signatures, as to the authority of the Board of Police in debts
and executions.
Vol. 25, No. 65. 7 pages.
Troops (various Departments).
Muster roll of assistants and labourers employed in the Com-
missary General's Department with the 17th Regiment Light
Dragoons at this port, and in the forage service. 30 August, 1781.
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Fresh Meadows on Long Island. Signed Jno. Jarvis, Assistant
Commissary Forage with 17th Regt. L. Dragoons ; also signed
Benj. Rix, Q.M. 17th L. Dragoons, Acting Commissary of Musters.
Original. Vol. 44, No. 172. 1 page.
Muster roll of the Barrack Master General's Department stationed
at Brooklyn and Yallow Hook, Long Island, 31 August, 1781.
Signed O'Sulivan Sutherland, Assistant B. Mr. Certified by Benj.
Rix., Q.M. 17th Light Dragoons, Acting Commissary of Musters.
Original. Vol. 44, No. 170. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Major Gen. Alexander Leslie.
1781, August 31. — Instructions to proceed in the "Blonde" to
Charles Town and assume command.
• Copy. Vol. 19, No. 120. 3 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Major Gen. Alexander Leslie.
1781, August 31. — If on his arrival at Charlestown he finds that
the Lieut. Governor or other officers of government have arrived
there, he is to consult with them on the state of the Province, and
whenever it shall be their joint opinions that the tranquillity of the
whole province, or any district, is so far recovered as to admit of
their being restored to the King's peace, he is to report the same
to His Majesty's Commissioners.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 121. 1 page.
Lieut. General Earl Cornwallis to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 31. York in Virginia. — (Printed in the Clinton -
Cornwallis Controversy II. 146.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 19, No. 116 ; copy, No. 122. 1 page
each.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 259.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, August 31. Whitehall.— No. 90.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 130. 3 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. T. 140, fo. 469 ;
copies 432, fo. 344 ; in the Sackville MSS.
Hospitals.
Invoice of the second half of medicines, instruments, and materials
for the use of His Majesty's Forces at New York for the service of
the year 1781. Headed August, 1781. (Qy.. is this the invoice
referred to by Mr. Jenkinson 29th August ?)
Original. Vol. 56, No. 10. 4 pages.
Major Henry Bruen to Lieut. General Robertson.
1781, September 1. New York. — Sends general abstract of
muster taken of the Quarter Master General's Department within
this district. The Muster Masters will likewise give into the Board
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the rolls taken at the different posts. Sends also return of drivers,
horses and waggons with the corps lately embarked, and for the
Chesapeak. (For these returns, see 23, 26, 27, 28 August, also
23 September.)
2 copies. Vol. 35, No. 133, and Vol. 34, No. 134. 1 page each.
Schedule of enclosures in above letter.
Vol. 35, No. 134. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, September 1, Whitehall— Circular.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 122. 1 page.
Enclosing the London Gazette, No. 12214. 7-11 Aug., 1781.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. General Earl Cornwallis.
1781, September 2. New York.— (Printed in the Clinton-Corn-
wallis Controversy II. 148.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 124. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 267.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, September 2. York Town, Virginia. — (Printed in the
Clinton- Cornwallis Controversy II. 149.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 123. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 271.
Lieut. Col. Nisbet Balfour to Major Gen. Greene.
1781, September 3. Charles Town. — Received letter of 26th
ultimo and the address enclosed. Respecting the confinement of
militia prisoners he refers to letter of 17th May. Letter of the 18th
ultimo will account for the detention of persons here contrary to
the late cartel. The execution of Col. Haynes took place by Lord
Cornwallis's express directions in regard to all those who should
be found in arms after being at their own request received as sub-
jects since the capitulation of Charlestown, more especially such as
should have accepted commissions, or distinguished themselves in
inducing a revolt. Remarks on his threat of retaliation, and re-
minds him that at the very period when Lt. Fulkes, of the Loyal
Militia, was publicly executed at Motts House, numbers of American
officers were absolutely in his (Balfour's) power, and this, likewise,
was the case when Col. Grierson and Major Dunlop fell, without
attempts to secure them, by the hands of licensed and protected
murderers. Capt. Barry, Dep. Adjt. Genl., will deliver this letter
and await a reply. He will also be ready to attend any one to dis-
cuss this matter, and the further carrying out of the cartel at present
existing.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 111. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, Mar., 1782.
Oliver Delancey, Adj. Gen., to Major Bruen, D. Q. M. Gen.
1781, September 3. — To have waggons ready to carry twenty
days' provisions for 8,000 men ; also horses and carriages for the
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pontoons or flat boats. Desires to know how many will be necessary,
and when they will be ready to move.
2 copies. Vol. 34, No. 125, and Vol. 35, No. 116. 1 page each.
Enclosed by Majors Bruen and Robertson to Lt. Genl. Robertson,
14 Sept., 1781.
H[enry] B[ruen] to Major Delancey.
1781, September 3. New York. — Answer. Promises that
waggons, horses, drivers, etc., shall be in readiness to proceed when
wanted.
2 copies. Vol. 34, No. 119, and Vol. 35, No. 106. 1 page each.
Wm. Crosbie, Barrack Master General, to Majors Bruen and
Robertson.
i781, September 3. New York. — In answer to letter of 23rd ult.,
he acknowledges the great benefit derived from horses and waggons
furnished by the Quarter Master General's Department. Is of
opinion the inhabitants cannot give all the assistance required by
Government. Has made enquiries and learns that it was owing
to help received from Quarter Master General's Department that
in the winters of 1779 and 1780 the troops in New York were kept
from suffering through want of fuel.
2 copies. Vol. 34, No. 127, and Vol. 35, No. 115. 2 pages and
1 page respectively.
Enclosed by Majors Bruen and Robertson to Lt. Genl. Robertson,
14 Sept , 1781
Lord G. Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782 [should be 1781], September 3. Whitehall.— Separate.
2 Copies. Vol. 7, No. 124, 129. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 346 ;
Sackville MSS.
Major Gen. Nathaniel Greene to Lieut. Col. Balfour.
1781, September 4. Head Quarters. — Received letter of 18th
August. Forwards copy of Major Hyrne's report on the detention
of persons mentioned in the letter of the 2nd ult. No reasons have
been offered which justify the detention. Has written to Cornwallis
and will rest the matter with him. As to their violating their
paroles, if they were not prisoners of war, in which light he (Balfour)
refuses to consider them, is not answerable for their conduct, but
if they were, then they might with reason think themselves dis-
charged from their paroles by the subsequent proclamation signed
by the commissaries of prisoners of both armies, which liberated
all the militia. If * any of his (Balfour's) prisoners have been
detained in North Carolina contrary to cartel will give every
satisfaction. Sends report of a court of enquiry on Col. Grimke's
escape. The matter must be left for future discussion. Mr.
Fraser's certificate that Capt. Fenwick's corps was a part of the
prisoners gives him no satisfaction.
Copy. Vol. 53, No. 123. 3 pages.
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1781, September 4. Madrid. — Printed copy of the Gazeta de
Madrid.
Vol. 23, No. 166. 12 pages.
Enclosed by B. de Galvez to Sir H. Clinton, 30 Dec., 1781.
Mary Tailer, widow, to Lieut. Gen. James Robertson.
Petition. Resided at Boston till its evacuation ; went to Halifax?
thence came to New York. Has until now never claimed the benevo-
lence of Government, but her funds are exhausted. Asks rations
and fuel for herself and family. Certified by Geo. Leonard and
E. G. Lutwyche, New York, 4 September, 1781.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 287. 2 pages.
Cox, Mair & Cox to [Brig. General Geo. Garth].
1781, September 5. Craig's Court. — In order to enable him to
receive his pay in England it will be necessary for Sir H. Clinton
to send to England a separate certificate mentioning the time for
which he did not receive Brigadier's pay in America. The pay of
his Major of Brigade (Jones) must be issued by Clinton in America.
Copy. Vol. 12, No. 197. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Genl. Garth to Sir H. Clinton, 31 Dec.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, September 5. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 272. 1 page.
Enclosure : — List of promotions. 2\st and 62rf Regis.
Copy. Vol: 4, 2W273. 1 page.
Wm. Russell to Brigadier General Jno. Campbell.
1781, September 5. Halifax. — Memorial. As contractor for
digging coals at Spanish river, asks payment. (For the accom-
panying a/c see 30 April, 1779.)
Original. Vol. 16, No. 11. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to John Smith, 15 Oct.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. General Earl Cornwallis.
1781, September 6, at noon. New York. — (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy II. 152.)
. Duplicate and triplicate signed letters. Vol. 19, Nos. 125, 126.
2 pages each.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 275.
Thomas Skelton to Lieut. General James Robertson.
1781, September 6. New York. — Transmits returns of all the
vessels, small craft, boats, boatmen and batteaux men for which
Capt. Chads issued certificates of pay 17 August last, agreeable to
the returns rendered for the information of the Board of General
Officers under that date. (See the returns of 17 August.)
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 35, No. 130. 1 page.
330
John Smith to Major Drummond, Commissary of Accounts.
1781, September 6. New York. — Certificate relative to Mr.
Franks's account has been laid before the Commander-in-Chief,
who conceives all accounts which are unpaid and for which a claim
upon Government is made ought to be certified by Maj. Drummond,
therefore Mr. Franks's account should undergo such examination.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 170. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, September 7. Whitehall.— Separate.
Copies. Vol. 7, Nos. 125 and 132. I. page each.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 346 ;
Sackville MSS.
Alexander Mercer, commanding engineer, to Majors Bruen and
Robertson.
1781, September 7. New York. — Has received material assist-
ance from the Quarter Master General's Department ; in fact the
service could not have been carried on, nor could the Engineer
Department have existed, without such assistance. Refers them
to Cant. Parker, Lt. Fyers and Captain Sproule^for particulars.
2 copies. Vol. 34, No. 126, and Vol. 35, No. 105. 3 and 2 pages
respectively.
[Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton].
N. D. [1781, September 8.]
Extract — few lines only. Vol. 19, No. 114. 1 guarto page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1. 141, fo. 347.
(Printed in the Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy II. 154.)
Charles Richards, refugee, to General Robenson [Robertson].
1781, September 8. New York. — Petition. Lived in a creditable
way in the Jersies. Was imprisoned nine months in Morristown
Jail ; escaped and came within the lines whither his wife and five
children were sent later. Is reduced to greatest adversity.
Certified by Lt. Col. Barton and by Brig. Gen. Skinner, the latter
on 23 May. A note by Thos. Murray, A.D.C., 17 Sept., orders
rations for four weeks.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 93. 2 pages.
Robert Adair to Charles Jenkinson.
1781, September 11. Argyle Street. — In answer to a letter from
Dr. Nooth, of 6 July, submitted to his consideration, touching the
prevention of abuses by the demands of the regimental surgeons
on the general hospital stores. Recommends memorial of the mates
of the general hospital for increase of pay.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 276. 4 pages.
Enclosed by C. Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 1 Oct., 1781.
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General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, September 12. New York.— No. 141.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 175. 6 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & \V. 1. 141, fo.
279 ; copy 309, fo. 232.
Henry Bruen to General Robertson.
[1781], September 13. — Is getting fair copies of estimates and
papers ready to lay before the Board to-morrow.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 35, No. 121. 1 page.
General Haldimand to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, September 13. Quebec.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. 1, end. 39. 1 page.
Copy in the British Museum, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 278.
Henry Bruen and Archibald Robertson to Lieut.-General
Robertson.
1781, September 14. New York.— Having considered a Compara-
tive View to purchase or to hire vessels, horses and waggons employed
at present in the different departments, they are enabled to lay
before him States 1 and 2, which differ, it is true, much from the
Comparative View, but being founded on fact they presume will
show that the present mode of hiring, rather than in becoming con-
tractor, is the best method. Refer to the other enclosures showing
necessity ©f keeping up the horses and waggons in the Quarter
Master General's Department.
Signed letter. Vol. 35, No. 108. 4 pages. Copy, Vol. 34, No.
128. 3 pages.
Enclosing : States Nos. 1 and 2, 31 March.
Baron de Coekenhausen to Maj. Bruen, 14 May.
Major Delancey to Maj. Bruen. 3 September.
Wm. Crosbie, B.M.G., to Maj. Bruen and Robertson,
3 Sept.
A. Mercer, Comg. Engineer, to ditto., 7 Sept.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, September 14. War Office. — Acknowledges letter of 1st
July, with a copy of a memorial from Mr. Pitcher, Commissary to
the British troops in North America, praying he may be restored
to his former pay. Tn answer he does not think it well to make
any alteration in a measure taken by his predecessor.
Signed letter. Vol. 47, No. 221 ; Duplicate Vol. 4, No. 274. 1 page
each.
Mary Yeomans to Governor James Robertson.
1781, September 14. New York. — Petition. Has been compelled
to fly to the city for refuge with her six children. Her husband is
now taken prisoner by the rebels. Asks relief. A note on the back
from Head Quarters, 17th September, signed 01. Delancey, requests
Col. Morris to furnish rations to herself and familv.
Signed. Vol. 29, No. 142. 1 page.
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Lord George Germain to Major General John Campbell.
1781, September 15. Whitehall. — Receipt of news of capitulation
of Pensacola.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 177. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 267, fo. 755 ;
copies 432, fo. 349 ; in the Sackville MSS.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, September 16/17. York Town, Virginia.— (Printed in the
Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy IT. 156.)
Duplicate signed letter, part in cypher. Vol. 19, Nos. 128-9 ;
copies 127 and 130. 3 pages and 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 363.
Governor Walter Patterson to Brig. General John Campbell.
1781, September 16. Charlotton.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 218. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to John Smith, 15 October.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, St.
John (Pr. Edward I.), 4, fo. 303 ; extract Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 371.
Troops (Quarter Master General's Department).
1781, September 19. New York. — Return of batteaux, gun
batteaux and scows belonging to the Quarter Master General's
ship yard or department. Signed Richard Brady.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 113. 2 pages.
Newspaper Cutting.
1781, September 19. New York. — Containing : — General orders,
New York, 17 Sept. ; letter from Lt. Col. Upham to Gov. Franklin,
Fort Franklin, 13 Sept. ; Brig. Gen. Arnold to the Commander-in-
Chief, off Plumb Island, 8 Sept., and returns of killed and wounded,
and of ordnance taken at Fort Griswold, &c, 6 September.
Vol. 22, No. 173.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Lord [Amherst].
1781, September 20. New York. — Concurs in his sentiments that
Lieut. McFarlane (74th) could not expect promotion while absent
from America. Had Major Temple been in this country when
Major Mecan died he would have been appointed to the vacancy.
As he is now arrived, and serving with the Grenadiers, he shall be
promoted to a majority the first chance.
Draft. Vol. 4, No. 270. 2 pages.
Major James Henry Craig to Duncan Ray.
1781, September 20. Wilmington. — Appointment as colonel of
the Loyal Militia of the Highland District of Anson County.
Printed form. Vol. 38, Nos. 106 and 7. 1 page.
333
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, September 20. Whitehall Treasury Chambers. — Lord G.
Germain having signified the King's pleasure that a quantity of
horse furniture, accoutrements, and clothing should be sent to
America, transmits the enclosed copies of proceedings (see at 8 July).
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 178. 1 page.
Vermont.
1781, September 20. Skeensborough. — Proposals by the Com-
missioners— Ira Allen and Joseph Fay.
Queries, in answer, by Capt. Justus Sherwood and Dr. Smyth,
with their replies.
Copies. Vol. 11, Nos. 172* and 173. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 1 October, 1781.
Also in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21835, fos. 106 and 107 ;
Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Canada, 19, Nos. 31
and 32 ; Am. & W. I. 142, fos. 105 and 109.
Ches apeak.
1781, September 23. New York. — Return of drivers, horses and
wagons with the different corps up the Chesapeak. (The return is
certainly dated 23 September, yet appears to be that mentioned by
Major Bruen in his letter of 1 September.)
Copy. Vol. 34, No. 130. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to [Lieut. Gen. Earl Cornwallis].
1781, September 24. New York.- (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy II. 159.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 131. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 383.
General Haldimand to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, September 24. % Quebec.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. 1, end. 40. 2 pages.
Copy in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 279.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, September 25. New York.— (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy II. 161.)
Copies. Vol. 19, Nos. 132 and 133. 2 pages each.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 387.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, September 25. Whitehall.— No. 91. (Printed in the
Clinton- Cornwallis Controversy II. 163.)
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 7, No. 121. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 205;
copies 432, fo. 351 ; Sackville MSS.
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General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1781, September 26. New York.— Exchanges.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 271. 1 page.
Triplicate signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office,
In Letters, Original Correspondence, 23.
General Haldimand to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, September 27. Quebec.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 161 ; 18, No. 2/42. 3 pages each.
Enclosing Col. Ira Allen to Gen. Haldimand, 10 July, 1781.
Maj. Fay to Gen. Haldimand, 9 August.
Gen. Haldimand to Messrs. A. & B. [Capt. Sherwood &
Dr. Smyth], 16 August.
Extracts of letters from Capt. Sherwood & Dr. Smyth.
2/18 August.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 39 ;
Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 298.
Troops.
1781, September 27. New York. — Return of clothing belonging
to H. M. 16th Regt. of Foot taken by the enemy at Pensacola.
Sworn before D. Mathews, mayor, on this date.
Estimate of the expense of the above clothing, £755 10s. 6d. n. d.
Copies. Vol. 42, Nos. 243, 244 and 245.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Robertson to [ ], 8 March, 1783.
General Haldimand to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, September 28. Quebec.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 162 ; 18, No. 2/43. 2 pages each.
Copies in Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 117 ; Brit.
Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 283.
William Wannemaker to Lieut. General Robertson.
Petition. That he was obliged by his loyalty to leave a farm and
living in Bergen county, New Jersey. Is old and cannot maintain
his family by his labour. Accompanied by a certificate signed
D. Isaac Browne and Abraham Buskirk, 15 Sept., 1781, as to his
loyalty, &c, and recommending him, two grown daughters and
two children for provisions. Added is an order by Thos. Murray,
A.D.C., 28 Sept., for Col. Morris to put petitioner and two children
on his list for provisions.
Original. Vol. 29, Nos. 50 and 51. 2 pages.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton
1781, September 29, 10 p.m. York Town, Virginia.— (Printed
in the Clinton- Cornwallis Controversy II. 169.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 136. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 589, fo. 144 ;
141, fo. 405.
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Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, September 29. Whitehall.
Signed letter. Vol. 47, No. 228. 1 page.
Enclosing Memorial of Beriah Norton, 14 Aug., 1781.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 354 ;
Sackville MSS.
General Haldimand to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, September 29. Quebec.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 163 ; 18, No. 2/44. 8 and 7 pages respec-
tively.
Enclosing A. Thompson and Alex. McKee to Major De Peyster,
29 Aug.
Copies in Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 124 ; Brit.
Mus, Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 285.
R. Clayton to [Charles Jenkinson].
1781, September 30. Adlington. — Previous leave of absence for
his brother was not used because he had already embarked for
Virginia. Requests leave may be sent for him at the end of this
campaign.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 280. 2 pages.
Enclosed by C. Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 4 October.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, September 30. New York.— (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy II. 172.)
Copies. Vol. 19, Nos. 134 and 135. 2 pages each.
Copies in Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 589, fo. 145.
[Qy. Duncan Drummond, commissary of a/cs.]
Remarks and observations in the Quarter Master General's
Department under the direction of Maj. Gen. Dalrymple between
1 January and 30 September, 1781, three quarters. (Query con-
tinuation of the paper under 31 Dec, 1780.)
Original. Vol. 54, No. 102. 6 pages.
Brigadier General Dalrymple.
Answers to the remarks and observations on the accounts of the
Quarter Master General's Department under the direction of Brig.
Gen. W. Dalrymple on the various quarters from 1 April, 1780, to
30 September, 1781, and exhibited by Major Drummond, Commissary
of Accounts.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 101. 7 pages.
Lord George Germain to [? General Sir Henry Clinton].
1781, September 30. Stoneland Lodge. — Begs to introduce Mr.
Thompson* and to thank his Excellency for giving that gentleman
* Lt. Col. Benjamin Thompson, afterwards Count Rumford, the founder of the
Royal Institution.
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the command of a Regiment of Light Dragoons. He shows a spirit
and zeal for the service in quitting for a time an agreeable and
profitable civil situation.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 7, No. 128. 2 pages.
Messrs. Gordon, Biddulph & Gordon.
1781, September 30. — Statement of cash — showing payments and
receipts, either by cash received from England or by bills of
exchange on Harley & Drummond.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 194. 10 lines.
Lieut. Colonel James Moncrief to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, September 30. Charles Town. — Received letter of 13th
July, and acquainted Capt. Mcintosh with what has been done for
him. With regard to the state of East Florida and Savannah, had
directions from Lord Cornwallis to point out to Col. Clark and
Lieut. Durnford the necessary works for defence. By report of
Lt. Durnford they are now in great forwardness. Since sending
the plan of the neck of Charles Town a new work has been begun
to flank the two advanced forts. The ruinous state of Fort
Arbuthnot has obliged him to begin a closed work on the nearest
point of Sullivan's Island. Would be glad to be moved to a more
active situation ^should there be no appearance of attack on this
place.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 53, No. 121.* 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Col. Moncrief to Sir H. Clinton, 23 November.
A secret commissioner [Capt. Sherwood] to Capt. Mathews.
1781, September 30. Quebec. — Concerning Vermont.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 174. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir H. Clinton, 1 October, 1781.
Autograph signed letter in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21835,
fo. 109 ; copies, Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Canada, 19, No. 33 ; Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 653 ; 142, fo. 113.
General Haldimand to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 1. Quebec. — Concerning Vermont.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 175. 3 pages.
Enclosing : —
Meschech Weare to Samuel Livermore and John Sullivan,
20 June, 1781.
Delegates of New York. Memorial to Congress, 3 August.
Congress Resolution, 7 August.
J. Fay, Ira Allen, and B. Woodword to the President of
Congress [McKean], 14 August.
(Enclosure). Gov. Chittenden. Commission to Jonas Fay
and others, 10 July.
J. Fay, Ira Allen, and B. Woodward. Proposals to Com-
mittee of Congress, 18 Aug.
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Queries from Congress Committee to Vermont Agents
[Col. Allen and others], 18 August.
Congress [Resolution]. Extract from Minutes, lT^Aug.,
with another extract of 20 August.
Ira Allen and J. Fay. Proposals to [Capt. Sherwood and
Geo. Smyth], 20 Sept.
Capt. Sherwood and Geo. Smyth. Queries to^Col. Allen
and J. Fay. with their answers, 20 Sept. _$J
[Capt. Sherwood] to Captain Mathews, 30 Sept.
Copies in Vol. 18, No. 2/45 ; Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21807,
fo. 300 ; Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 643 ; and 142,
fo. 63.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 1. War Office.— Received letter of 28th July,
with enclosures relative to the plan for preventing the improper
use of medicines by regimental surgeons. Referred them to Mr.
Adair, whose report he encloses, and on further consultation it was
decided to refer the whole to the Hospital Board in America. Re-
quests he will forward a copy of the final regulations they adopt.
Pay of hospital mates to be increased to 7s. 6d. per day, but only
competent men to be retained.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, Nos. 275 and 277. 3 pages.
Enclosing Robert Adair to Charles Jenkinson, 11 Sep.
Lieut. Colonel James Moncrief, Lieut. W. Gratton, R. W.
Powell, and W. Greenwood, trustees of captured property,
to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 1. Charles Town. — Enclose copy of Lt. Col.
Balfour's letter to them to deliver under bond certain captured
property in their hands [see 24 August], also send return of that
property as delivered and the value appraised. There are other
casks of indigo in store, for which no bonds have been offered.
Signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 2. 2 pages.
Lieut. Colonel Nisbet Balfour to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 2. Charles Town.
Extract. Vol. 19, No. 137. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 289.
[Gen. Sir H. Clinton to General HaldimandJ.
1781, October 2. New York. — Letter, no names, supposed
Clinton to Haldimand, begins : — M Sir, I am honoured with your
letters Nos. 5 and 6." Cornwallis's situation alarming. Hopes
to sail about 12th. " A very early effort towards Minisink going
southward with the season, would be of great use." If Cornwallis
is relieved, and the French fleet quit operations, will go on in the
Chesapeak all the winter.
Here follows a note of 11 lines dated 3rd Oct., probably to Brant,
beginning " Dr. Joseph. If you have no other object of importance
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in view I request you will make a move upon Minisink." . . .
The letter of the 2nd October then apparently continues : " Your
Excellency has my consent to act as you have proposed with regard
to Major Rogers," and his officers and recruits.
2 copies. Vol. 11, No. 179 and Vol. 18, No. 26d. 36 lines.
General Haldimand to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 2. Quebec.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 178. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 138 ;
Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 302.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 3. York Town, Virginia. — (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy II. 174.)
Signed letter, partly in cypher. Vol. 19, No. 138. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 589, fo. 146 ;
141, fo. 413.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 3. Whitehall. — Recommends Mr. Grymes, of
Virginia.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 108. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 354 ;
Sackville MSS.
General Haldimand to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 3. Quebec. — Touching Vermont.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 177. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1. 112, fo. 142 ;
Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 304.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 4. Whitehall. —Separate. Touching Lord Dun-
more.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 107. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 355 ;
Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 1. Whitehall. — Separate. Maj. Delancey to be
adjutant general.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 120. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 432, fo. 357 ;
Sackville MSS.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 4. War Office.— Received letter of 26th July.
The enclosed list of promotions has been approved. Ensign Pott's
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commission is correctly dated in the books of the War Office, and
Ensign Mackenzie's has been altered as desired.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 278. 2 folios.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 4. War Office. — Refers to enclosure, and says
Captain Clayton has leave to return to England at the end of this
campaign.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 279. 1 page.
Enclosing R. Clayton to Charles Jenkinson, 30 Sep.
Major General William Tryon to Governor Montfort
Browne.
1781, October 4. Somerby, near Yarmouth.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 181. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 147, fo. 455 ;
590, fo. 151 ; War Office, In Letters, Original Correspondence 24.
Samuel Watkins to Lieut. General Robertson.
1781, October I. Petition. — Late of Connecticut. Has har-
boured and concealed the King's friends. Was obliged to come
within the lines for protection. His wife and eight children after-
wards sent in. Is lame, and unable to provide support. Recom-
mended by Gov. Franklin, and with note from Thos. Murray, aide
de camp, that rations are refused, there being no public service
pleaded.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 297. 1 page.
General Haldimand to the Inhabitants of Vermont.
[1781, October 5.] — Proclamation of terms.
Co-py. Vol. 11, No. 176. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Colonial Corres., Canada, 19,
No. 19 ; Brit, Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21839, fo. 135.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 5. War Office.— Acknowledges letter of 18th
August. Has transmitted a copy to Germain that his Lordship
may know that the recruits intended for regiments in the Leeward
Fslands have been drafted into the army under his (Clinton's)
command.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 283. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. General John Campbell.
1781, October 6. New York. — Approving sentences of various
courts-martial, two of these being Lt. Alex. McDonald and Lt.
John Cummmgs, of the King's Orange Rangers. Officers may be
sent on recruiting service at the end of the campaign. Sends
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warrant for Mr. J as. Murray for £100; he is to receive similar
allowance until further orders, in consideration of his services and
sufferings. Transmits blank warrants for holding general courts-
martial.
2 copies. Vol. 21, Nos. 152 and 153. 3 pages and 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 6. War Office.— Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 281. 1 page.
Enclosure : — List of promotions and leaves of absence.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 282. 1 page.
Daniel Wier to Majors Bruen and Robertson.
1781, October 6. New York. — 111 health has prevented reply to
letter of 23rd August respecting horses and waggons belonging to
the Quarter Master General's Department. Has received essential'
assistance from them and that at a time when no others could be
procured. At Philadelphia the victuallers being prevented getting
up the river supplies were landed by boats on the beach at night,
and thence transported to the city by these waggons ; they were
also employed during that fall and winter. At Long Island, etc.,
they have frequently transported provisions and forage and without
their aid the service must have frequently suffered.
Copy. Vol. 34, No. 124. 3 pages.
Mrs. Kennedy to Lieut. General Robertson.
1781, Oct. 9. New York. — Petition. Is widow of Dr. Benjamin
Kennedy, of Maryland, whose attachment to government procured
him such ill-treatment as occasioned his death. The ravages on
his estate have obliged her and her son, nine years old, to take
refuge in New York to obtain passage to their friends in England.
Desires a billet and rations till an opportunity offers. Accom-
panied by certificates.
Original. Vol. 41, Nos. 152-3. 3 pages.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 10. Whitehall.— Separate.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7, No. 106. 1 page.
Drait in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 20\) ,
copies 433, fo. 8 ; Sackville MSS.
George Cherry to the Commander in Chief [Sir Henry Clinton].
1781, October 12. Army Victualling Office, Cowes. — Sends bill
of lading and invoice of provisions on the " William " navy trans-
port victualler, consigned to his order. Details of markings on
the cases and contractors' names.
Copy. Vol. 36, No. 37. 2 pages.
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Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 12. Whitehall.— Nos. 92 and 93. Two letters.
Duplicate signed letters. Vol. 7, Nos. 110 and 111. 10 pages and
1 page.
Drafts in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. T. 141, fo. 213,
235 ; copies 433, fo. 1,9; Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 12. Whitehall. Separate.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7. No. 109. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 239 ;
copies 433, fo. 8 ; Sackville MSS.
Mary Hudson to Lieut. General James Robertson.
Memorial, asking rations. Certified by Brig. Gen. Cortland
Skinner. Not dated, but with note by Thos. Murray, aide de camp,
New York, 12 Oct., 1781 :— " Col. Morris will be pleased to put the
petitioner on his list for provisions."
Original. Vol. 29, No. 7 1 . 1 page.
Vermont.
Extracts from the minister's correspondence relating to Vermont.
The dates included are :— Jan. 11, 1779 : March 3 and Feb. 7, 1781
(No. 77) ; April 30 (no year) ; Dec. 16, 1780 ; May 23, 1781 (No.
129) ; July 7 (No. 87) and Oct, 12 (No. 92), 1781, and the entries are
brief abstracts of the references to Vermont in these letters.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 180. 3 pages.
Brig. General John Campbell to John Smith, Secretary.
1781, October 15. Halifax. — Requests him to lay the enclosed
letter before his Excellency in order to receive his decision. Also
desires the Commander-in-Chiefs determination on the memorials
of Wm. Russell and of some officers of the Nova Scotia Volunteers,
Royal Fensible Americans and the Independent Company.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 217. 1 page.
Enclosing Gov. Patterson to Brig. Gen. Campbell, 16 Sep., 1781.
William Russell. Memorial to Brig. Gen. Campbell,
5 Sep., 1781.
William Russell. A/c, 30 April, 1779.
♦
George Cherry to the Commander in Chief [Sir H. Clinton].
1 781 , October 15. Army Victualling Office, Cowes, Isle of Wight. —
Sends bill of lading for and invoice of provisions shipped on the
" Conqueror." Contractors' marks.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 36, No. 38. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Invoice of 1,242 barrels flour and 229 casks of pease shipped
on the " Conqueror " transport victualler for service of the
troops at New York.
Original, signed, part printed form. Vol. 36, No. 39. 1 page.
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Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 15. York Town, Virginia. — (Printed in the
OHnton-Cornwallis Controversy IT. 188.)
2 copies. Vol. 19, Nos. 139 and 1-10. 2 pages.
Copies in Public Kecord Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 511 ; Admi-
ralty, Secretary, In Letters, 489, No. 269.
Sir James Wright to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 16. Savannah ml Georgia.— -Having already
represented the unhappy situation of affairs in this province wherever
he thought there was any prospect of getting assistance, but without
success, it only remains for him to lay the same before his Excellency
as a last resource. Refers to the enclosed letters to Lt. Col. Balfour,
but to this day has not been able to get any assistance. The rebels
are in possession of the whole country above Ebenezer ; they have
sent in the wives and children of the loyal refugees, seizing the pro-
perty ; they threaten to reduce Savannah by famine; and are to lav'
waste the country ; so that the province is ruined and lost for want
of a little assistance. There is great loyalty — upwards of 500
country people have fled here for refuge and taken arms, many
more are hiding in the swamps to avoid the enemy, and had they
had the protection which it would have been the best policy to
have given them the province would have soon been able to defend
itself. Less than a reinforcement of 500 will not do. Are also in
need of provisions, heavy cannon and stores.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 27. 3 pages.
Enclosing Correspondence with Lt. Col. Balfour, see 20 and 27
July ; 1, 16 and 24 August.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 17. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Tn answer
to letter of 7th July, their Lordships approve the appointment
of Col. Bev. Robinson to be Commissary of captured cattle in
North America. Has also directed Mr. Wier to state to this
Board, to^his Excellency and to Major Drummond, in what
manner the cattle, &c, taken from the enemy have been brought
to account, and what savings have been made to the public thereby
in issues of salt provisions to troops or otherwise.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 22, No. 182. 1 page.
Brigadier General Benedict Arnold to Frederick Metzner.
1781, October 18. tfew York. — Authority to raise men for a
regiment.
Copy. Vol. 39, No. 166. 1 page.
Capt. R. Pearis.
1781, October 20.— Abstract of pay due from 3rd May, 1780,
being the^time he was ordered by H. E. Sir Henry Clinton to
Ninety " Six^district to raise and embody the friends of Govern-
ment until 20 October, 1781, being 527 days at 10/-, with deduc-
tions = £210 2s. Od.
Original. Vol. 51, No. 10. 1 pope,
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Joseph Lyon to General Sir Henry Clinton.
Petition. — Is refugee from Fairfield, Connecticut. Has sacrificed
a large estate, and has been serviceable to Government. Has
difficulty in supporting bis wife and child, and asks some relief.
Not dated, but certified by Lt. Col. Upham, 22 Oct., 1781, Fort
Franklin, Lloyd's Neck, and recommended by John Sayre, 17 Jan.,
1782.
Original. Vol. 52, No. 57. 2 pages.
Sarah Lot to Brig. Gen. Samuel Birch, Commandant.
1781, October 24. New York. — Memorial for house or part of a
house, her husband having met with an accident when working on
the fire ships, and she left a widow with four small children.
Followed by certificate signed by various persons in the naval
yard, a recommendation by John St. Clair, secretary, and note by
Thos. Murray, aide de camp, 9 November, that Col. Morris will be
pleased to issue rations for herself and family.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 99. 2 pages.
Provincial Troops.
1781, August 25 to October 24. — (British Legion Infantry).
Muster roll of Capt. Donald McPherson's Company.
Signed. Vol. 23, No. 140. 1 page.
Note or memorandum for the filling in of a warrant to Captain
James Edwards and Donald McPherson for 365 days' pay for the
non-commissioned officers and men of their two companies from
25 October, 1780, to 24 October, 1781— £955 lis. Ud.
Vol, 50, No. 296. 1 qto. page.
Troops.
74th Regiment. — Abstract of 61 days' pay for the non-com-
missioned officers and private men of the Light Infantry Co. of the
74th Foot, commanded by Brig. Gen. John Campbell, from 25
August to 24 October, 1781— £160 12s. 8d. Signed John Campbell,.
Lieut, commanding 74th L. Infantry. Annexed to warrant to pay.
1783 (day not filled in).
Vol. 27, No. 167, and Vol. 38, No. 240. 1 page each.
Charles Jenkinson to [? John Robinson].
1781, October 25. War Office. — Acknowledges receipt of letter
of 13th July, with enclosures respecting the application of the
clothing of the 4th Regiment to the use of the provincials by Sir
Henry Clinton, who desired that the same might be replaced in
London to the colonel of the regiment. In answer, there is no
doubt the colonel ought to be indemnified. P.S. — Since writing
this letter he learns the charge for this clothing has been reim-
bursed to the colonel.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 156. 2 pages. '
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 15 Dec, 1781
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Johannes Medler to Governor James Robertson.
1781, October 25. New York. — Memorial. Is of Poghkeepsie,
in Dutchess County. His losses, sufferings and banishment for his
loyalty. Has two sons serving. Cannot procure subsistence for
himself and family, and being reduced from the state of a substantial
farmer to low and indigent circumstances is compelled to implore
public aid. With certificate. A note from Thos. Murray to Col.
Morris, 2 Novr., orders two rations per day.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 165. 2 pages.
Brig. General John Campbell to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, October 26. Halifax. — Received letter of the 6th, with
enclosures. The determination about courts-martial was im-
mediately notified. An enquiry is being made about the character
of John Thomas, 70th Regt., so that if he is penitent, pardon may
be extended to him. Desires answer to proceedings of a general
court-martial on six men belonging to the Royal Fensible American
Regiment. Works for defence here nearly finished.
Signed letter Vol. 13, No. 216. 2 pages.
Hugh McKinsey, refugee.
1781, October 26. Ulster County, State of New York.— Order of
banishment signed Patrick Barber and Henry Smith, Justices of
the Peace, serving as a pass for the wife and family of Hugh
McKinsey (sic) to the enemies' lines (see his petition, 20 April,
1782).
Vol. 29, No. 198. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. General Alexander
Leslie.
1781, October 28. " London," off Chesapeak.— In addition to letter
and instructions of 31 August, directs him to preserve such posts in
South Carolina as are already in possession of the King's troops,
always regarding the safety of Charlestown as the principal object
of his attention. Question of withdrawing post at Wilmington.
Desires to know frequently the state of the troops under his com-
mand. At foot is Additional Instructions " instructing him to
fortify the point in Stono Inlet, and to send the schooner back with
dispatches in cypher.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 141. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
Instructions to proceed to Charlestown in the " Carysfort"
and take the command of all hitherto held by Cornwallis.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 142. 1 page.
Lieut. Colonel Lacorne St. Luc to [Sir Guy Carleton].
1781, 8bre 30. Montreal. — Acknowledges favours received.
Begs him to use his influence with the King to procure for him the
salary of colonel, or at least that of lieutenant colonel. Is engaged
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in maintaining the Indians in their allegiance. Mr. Campbell works
hard and succeeds well with the nations. P.S. — Sends two black
foxes by Maj. Gen. Tryon, also bows and arrows for his little Canadian
gentlemen, and his respects to Lady Mary. Regrets departure of
Mr. Cramahe. ,
Signed letter. French. Vol. 30, No. 131. 3 pages.
Major General*James Robertson to General Haloimand.
1781, October 31. — Writes in Sir Henry's absence.
Auto draft. Vol. 11, No. 183 ; in cipher, 182. 1 page.
Original in Brit. Mus.. Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 325; decipher
21807, fo. 306.
Victuallers.
1781, October. — Abstract of the cargoes of four victuallers, with
note at foot by F. Mackenzie, D.A.G. Two of these bound for New
York to complete the contract for 1781, and two for Charlestown.
Consist of " flour, oatmeal and pease." The note at foot is : " The
originals sent to the Commissary General the 3rd September, 1782,
having been received by the Commander-in-Chief. 1 September.
Vol. 51, No. 235. 1 page.
Warrant.
Memorandum or sketch to fill out a warrant. No name given.
For provisions and forage supplied to Cornwallis's army in Septem-
ber and October, 1781. [Perhaps intended for the warrant to
Robert Hoaksely, 9 August, 1782, as the same words appear there.]
Vol. 35, No. 152. 1 page.
Vermont.
1781, October 16 to November 2. — Two papers headed " Ex-
tracts," concerning Vermont, and found by comparison with the
originals in the British Museum to contain part of a letter from
Capt. Sherwood to Capt. Mathews, 27 October ; from Mr. Allan to
Capt. Sherwood, 20 October ; proceedings of Vermont Council and
Assembly, 16 October ; from Lt. Col. St. Leger to Capt. Mathews
and Capt. Sherwood to the same, 2 November ; and from John
Trueheart to Capt. Sherwood, 27 October.
Vol. 11, Nos. 196 and 197. 7 pages.
Also in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence, Quebec,
19, 88 and 89 ; the original letters being in the Brit. Mus., Addtl.
MSS. 21836, fos. 264 and 270; 21835, fos. 114 and 116; 21794,
fo. 173; 21842, fo. 242.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, November 2. War Office.— Cols. Pat, Tonyn and Chas.
O'Hara to be promoted to the rank of Major General.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4. No, 285. 1 page.
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Lieut. Colonel J. Upham to Governor William Franklin.
1781, November 3. Fort Franklin, Lloyd's Neck. — As to ex-
change of Gardiner and his crew. Reported intended attack on
this place. Is convinced of Cornwallis's fate. The loyalists very
distressed. Will propose exchange for the West Haven prisoners.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. M. 3 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 297, fo. 409.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to John Robinson.
1781, November 4. New York. — Received letters of 7th, 18th
and 26th July. Mr. Willard will be continued as Commissary of
fresh provisions. Has given orders to contractors' agents to keep
down the exchange ; the large supply of specie ordered out will
greatly assist. The Hon. Henry White to continue inspector and
prover of rum. Mr. Robert Aberdeen nominated assistant com-
niisssary vice Mr. Porteous, deceased. P.S.-~ Encloses estimate of
barrack stores required for 1782.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 141. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Cltnton to John Robinson.
1781, November 5. New York. — Sends draft on Cadiz of Don
Gaspar de Miranda, commander of a Spanish nag of truce, which
brought a part of the garrison of Pensacola, for money advanced
him. Hopes it will be duly honoured that it may be placed to
the credit of Government.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 116. 1 page.
Joshua Loring to Major Abraham Skinner.
1781, November 5. New York. — Exchanges. (Annexed to
J. Loring's state of exchange of prisoners since 3 September, 1781,
see summer of 1782.)
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 108. 1 page.
John Lowry, late of Virginia, to Sir Henry Clinton.
Memorial. Was employed by Brig. Gen. Arnold to carry dis-
patches at risk of his life. Was obliged to leave his house, property
and family. Asks protection and support. Not dated. With
certificates from Brig. Gen. Arnold and Lt. Col. Abercromby, both
dated New York, 6 November, 1781.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 325. 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, November 7. War Office. — Dr. Paine, late apothecary,
to succeed to first vacancy of a physician to the forces, meanwhile to
act as physician on present pay of apothecary. Mr. Gregory West,
hospital mate, to succeed Dr. Paine as apothecary. For reasons
stated Mr. Loring may retain his commission as surgeon, but no
further sales are to be permitted in hospitals ; no such similar trans-
action as Dr. Nooth alludes to happened at theHavanna expedition.
Dup. signed letter, Vol. 4, No. 286. Copy of first two paragraphs,
Vol. 25. No. 193. 2 pages and I page respectively.
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J. Martin (late Governor) to [ ]
1781, November 7. London. — Informs him of loss in his baggage
of accounts of supplies to Loyalists in North Carolina in 1776,
together with others of like nature, that he may get new copies of
them properly authenticated to be laid before the Commander-in-
Chief, Will use his efforts with the Treasury for directions for
settlement of such accounts. Wishes him to inform Mr. McKay
and others who presented similar ones. Is anxious to know how
their corps goes on and presents his compliments.
Copy. Vol. 44, No. 132. 2 pages.
Thomas Neville, acting a? agent for prisoners of war at Jamaica,
to Commissioners for Sick and Wounded Seamen.
.1781, November 7. Jamaica. — During the last month 600
prisoners have been sent to the Havanna in exchange for those
brought here and remitted to New York, captured at Mobile ; has
taken three certificates from Capt. Miranda, one of which he encloses
in case they might have earlier or safer means of sending to New
York.
Extract. Vol. 26, No. 62. 1 page.
Enclosed by C. Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 5 Nov., 1782.
Alexander McDonald, Capt. 2d Battn. 84th, to General Sir
Henry Clinton.
1781, November 8. Halifax. — That the agents for the regiment
write they are some thousands in advance without making any
distinction between the 1 st and 2d battalions. His own a/cs as pay-
master to the 2d battalion were not overdrawn, but his bills have
been returned protested, the holders of the bills, merchants in
Halifax, will not want their money, and he sees no alternative but
jail. Will pledge his commission and everything he has to be
answerable in a strict scrutiny, and begs relief from the military
chest.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 47, A7o.j51. 3 pages.
Enclosure : —
1781 , November 10. Halifax. — List of bills protested.
Vol. 47, No. 52. 1 page.
Cte. de Rochambeau to [Gen. Sir Henry Clinton].
1782 (sic pro 1781), 9bre 9. Au Camp devant York.— Count de
Grasse having left him the power of exchanging some land officers,
a list of whom is enclosed [not identified] and who have been made
prisoners by his fleet, he (Rochambeau) proposes the exchange of
the Sieur de Ternan, Lt. Col. of the Legion of Col. Armand and the
Sieurs Bert and le Brun, captains in the same corps. These three
officers are in the American service, but being Frenchmen are his
particular concern. The Sieur Ternan can naturally be exchanged
with Lt. Col. Doyle. With regard to the two captains, not having
any English prisoners of the same rank, proposes, against them,
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one of the two majors taken and a lieutenant or ensign, choice
being left to his Excellency. There is also one named L'Enfant,
a Frenchman taken at Charlestown. Proposes to exchange him
for one of the other subaltern officers whose rank he does not
remember. As soon as his Excellency shall agree, will return
faithfully the paroles of honour given by the officers.
Copy. French. Vol. 29, No. 46. 1 page.
Abijail Goldthwait to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, November 10. New York. — Memorial. Is widow of a
mate in the General Hospital. Has respectable connections in
New England. Begs provisions and fuel as well as a room. With
recommendation by J. (or T.) Walter and E. G. Lutwyche and by
Geo. Panton, the latter dated 22 November.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 291. 2 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to. Governor William Franklin,
1781, November 12. Head Quarters. — Acknowledges Col.
Upham's letter communicated to him. Should be happy to contri-
bute everything in his power to ease the minds of the Loyalists, and
asks the sentiments of the Board on the means for doing this, :
he may take the opinion of a Board of General Officers.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 45. 1 page.
[General Sir Henry Clinton to General HaldimandI
1781, November 12. — In cipher.
Vol. 11, No. 194 ; decipher, No. 190. 3 pages each.
Original in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 308; copies
21807, fo. 310 ; Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 150.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord North.
1781, November 12. New York. — Mr. Wier, Commissary
General, died this morning. Strongly recommends Mr. Elliot to
succeed him.
Triplicate copy. Vol. 33, No. 117. 2 pages.
Lieut. General Alexander Leslie to Lord George Germain.
1781, November 13. Charlestown. — Has been ordered here by
Sir Henry Clinton to take command of the Southern Provinces.
Garrison at Cape Fear withdrawn, being unable to reinforce it.
The enemy have ] ,500'men at Wilmington under a militia general,
Rutherford, but hopes Major Craig will be able to get the troops
off without much loss. General Greene continues on the high lulls
of Santee. Can give no news of Washington or the French fleet.
This town must be his own first object. Enemy are trying to
cut off supplies. The fleet with provisions and stores safely arrived.
A supply is sent to Georgia and St. Augustine.
Copy. Vol 23, No. 81.* 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, 12 March. 1782.
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Governor William Franklin to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, November 14. New York. — Expedients to restore confi-
dence of the loyalists, alarmed by 10th article of Cornwallis's capi-
tulation.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 46. 5 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 446.
Sir Henry Clinton to [Governor William Franklin].
1781, November 15. Head Quarters. — Will lay his letter before
Lord Cornwallis.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 47. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 454.
General Haldimand to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, November 15. Quebec.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 195. 2 pages.
Enclosing Two papers of Extracts concerning Vermont, see at
2 November.
Copy in the Brit. Mas., Addtl. MSS. 21807, fo. 313.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. General Leslie.
1781, November 16. New York.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 143. 2 pages.
This and the enclosure also in the Public Record Office, Am. &
W. I. 142, fos. 27 and 31.
Enclosure : —
1781, November 16. New York. — Information received by
a person who left York Town on November 4, as to the enemtfs
forces sent to the southward.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. ! II. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Peter pAUMiER,l)ep. Commissary
of Stores and Provisions.
ITS I, November 16. Head Quarters, New York. — Directing him
to receive from Mr. Wier's executors all kinds of provisions, pay,
oats, &c, belonging to the King in the public magazines or else-
where, and make report of same. He is hereby required to act in
all things belonging to the Commissariat until a Commissary General
be appointed or the pleasure of the Treasury be known.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 119. 2 pages.
Wm. Crosbie, B.M.G., to Maj. Gen. W. Dalrymple, Q.M.G.
1781, November 16. New York. — A requisition by Lt. General
Robertson on the inhabitants of King's County, Long Island, for
the delivery of 800 cords of wood into the magazines at Brooklyn
by 1st October last, having produced only 33 cords (whether owing
to unwillingness, or inability thro* want of waggons he will not
determine), is under the necessity of asking what number of waggons
could be furnished from his department for that purpose.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 167. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. Dalrymple to Sir H. Clinton, 23 Nov.
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John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, November 16. Treasury Chambers, Whitehall. — Having
laid before the Lords Commissioners of H. M. Treasury a memorial
of Charles Inglis, D.D., also two letters from the Bishop of London,
recommending said memorial, desires His Excellency to pay Dr.
Inglis £100 per annum from the time his stipend was stopped, and
continue it while New York is under martial law.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 142. 1 page.
Joshua H. Smith to the Commander-in-Chief, Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, November 16. New York.— Memorial. Refers to his mis-
fortunes and connection with Capt. Andre's affairs. His property
in this place yields him no more than £140 per annum, and in the
expensiveness of living in the garrison wants even fire. Asks
assistance such as other loyal sufferers of condition have experienced.
Copy. Vol. 25, No. 27*. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Joshua H. Smith to Sir Guy Carleton, 23 Sep., 1782.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Sir Andrew Snape Hamond.
1781. November 17. Head Quarters, New York.— Acknowledges
letter of 20th August concerning his appointment as Lt. Gov. of
Nova Scotia. Will be glad to concur with him in promoting the
King's service.
Draft. Vol, 21, No. 154. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1781. Nov. 17. New York.— Mr. Wier, Commissary General, died
on 12th inst. Encloses copy of orders [see 16 Nov.] to Paumier,
Senior Dep. Commissary, to take charge of the department in this
quarter, and Maj. Morrison is to take charge in the southern district.
Copy. Vol, 33, No. 118. ; 1 page.
Lieut. Col. Alexander Stewart to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, November 17. Ravenels Plantation.—" I had the honor
of writing your Excellency yesterday, but by a letter 1 have just
received from Lient. Colonel Balfour, I find my letter and dispatches
to you, giving you an account of the victory I gained over the rebel
General Green at the Eutaws have been lost, as also the Hope sloop-
of-war that carried them. A copy of ray publick letter to Lord Corn-
wallis was likewise sent by the same conveyance, and must have shared
the same fate, tho' 1 at first understood the dispatches that went
by the Hope sloop were all saved, as were all the people on board —
otherwise I should have done myself the honor to have wrote to
your Excellency long e're this. Lieut. Colonel Balfour writes me he
will forward to you a copy of my letter to Lord Cornwallis by a
frigate that is expected to sail soon for New York.
u I hope my conduct, and that of the officers snd men that fought
under me, will meet with your Excellency's approbation, and 1
flatter myself you will do us all the justice you think we deserve
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with his Majesty. The action for some time was doubtfull, but at
last it ended with a totall rout of Green's army, our left flank at one
time was turned by their having such a quantity of cavalry, which
obliged us to retire for a small distance, on which occasion some
prisoners were taken by the enemy, and our being so unfortunate
as to have out our rooting party s, was also the occasion of loosing
some prisoners, as those of the flank companys of the three Regts.
lately from Ireland and the Buffs fell into the hands of the enemy
before the action commenced, notwithstanding upon my first in-
formation of the enemys advancing, I sent to them to return to
camp, which was near three hours before the action began, but un-
luckely the people sent after them could not fall in wTith them. By
every information I have been able to get since the action, the
enemy lost above a thousand men killed and wounded, and about
fifty officers, several of which were of rank. And when your Ex-
cellency considers that that was almost as many men as I had in the
field, I hope you'll allow we had some merite. Mr. Green had two
sixpounders and two three pounders in the field — the two former I
got, and would also have got the two latter but they had been dis-
abled early in the action, and had been sent of along with the three
pounder he got from me when my left retired. I never saw an
army more compleatly routed then Green's was, and had I had
cavalry I should have totally annihilated them. The returns of the
killed, wounded, and missing, and the copy of my publick letter to
Lord Cornwallis are all in Charles Town, as I did not choose to carry
them about with me, but copys of them all will be sent to your
Excellency by the first opportunity.
'k 1 beg leave to refer your Excellency to my letter of yesterday
for the recommendations in the 3rd Regiment, and I have the honor
to be, &c."
Signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 0. 3 pages.
Narrative of the loss of the hospital at Fair Lawn or Colleton
House on 17 November, with copies of the correspondence between
Capt. McLean of the 84th andMajor Doyle, &c, 10 to 17 November.
Form part of the proceedings of a Court of Enquiry at Charlestown,
see_29 January, 1782.
Cuba and Jamaica.
J 781, November 18. — Printed cartel between the Islands of Cuba
and Jamaica. Given at St. Jago de la Vega, and on board H.M.S.
" Ramillies," Port Royal Harbour, Jamaica, the 18th Nov., 1781,
signed John Dalling, Peter Parker, Francis de Miranda, commissioned
by the Capt. Gen. of the Island of Cuba, and John Clement, Deputy
Secretary, by command of the Vice Admiral, Samuel Hodgson.
The 5th page, being a table of rations served to prisoners, bears
the MS. signature of the Captain General, Cagigal.
Copy. Vol. 16, No. 125. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Cagigal to Don Juan Campbell, 18 Apr., 1782.
Also enclosed by Juan Laban to Sir John Campbell, 29 May, 1782.
Lista de tropa de S.M.B. prisonercs de Guerra en la Havana con
distincion de cuerpos y clases excluyendas la que por enferma's
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halla actualmente en el Ospital. With certificate at end by Francisco
de Miranda that the number of prisoners included in the list were
exchanged at Jamaica, 20 November, 1781.
Triplicate, Spanish. Vol. 26, Nos. 60 and 61 . 8 pages ^misplaced
in\binding.
Enclosed by C. Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 5 March, 1782.
Major Duncan Drummond to Lieut. General Robertson.
1781, November 20. New York. — Tn consequence of his com-
mission as Commissary of the Public Accounts of this army, and
instructed by the Treasury, he had the honour of presenting his
ideas on the subject to the Commander-in-Chief, who constituted
the Board over which he ^Robertson) presides. An estimate or
comparative view which he had laid before the Board has been
contrasted with one of higher expense, and a conclusion drawn
apparently in favour of the latter. Does not pretend to infalli-
bility. The calculations in the enclosed estimate are made on the
largest scale of expense and on the judgment of mechanics and men
of experience. Submits them to the consideration of the Board.
Signed letter. Vol. 35, No. 104. 3 pages. Copy. Vol. 34,
No. 116. 2 pages.
Enclosures : —
1781, November 20. New York. — Observations in support
of the plan presented to the Board of General Officers. Marked
No. 22.
Signed. Vol. 35, No. 103.^9 pages. Copy. Vol. 34,
No. 117. 8 pages.
1781, November 20. New York. — Estimate of the probable
expenses attending the establishment of a train of horses and
waggons with the requisite persons of every denomination, and
the annual repairs necessary to keep it up, including casualties,
the proportion of horses and waggons being the same as those at
present employed in the Q.M.G. Department. Marked No. 22.
Signed. Vol. 35, No. 112. 6 pages.
Isabella Raymond to Governor James Robertson.
1781, November 20. New York. — Petition. Is widow of James
Raymond, employed as a pilot. Begs one ration of provisions
and one room's fuel. Recommended by Jeremiah Learning, and
with note from Thos. Murray, aide de camp, 3 December, that Col.
Morris will put her on his list for provisions.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 254. 2 pages,
Margaret Weyman to Lieut. General Robertson.
1781, November 21. New York.— Petition. That she with her
husband, Moses Weyman, and seven children were driven from West
Chester in 1776. That he had managed to support his famiiy.
She herself, through disease, is unable to work. Has lost her
husband and eldest son, and begs rations or other relief for herself
353
and four children. With certificate by Dr. Samuel Seabury, same
date, and followed by note from Thos. Murray, aide de camp, dated
3 December, ordering one ration.
Original. Vol. 52, No. 59. 2 pages.
John Masters to General Robertson.
1781, November 22. New York. — Petition. Representing his
distress and asking two rations for himself and family. With note
from Thos. Murray, aide de camp, 23 November, that Col. Morris
will please to issue one ration for the wife and children of the
petitioner to April next.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 258. 1 page.
John Vanhise, refugee.
1781, November 22. — Certificate signed by Brig. Gen. Cortland
Skinner. With note by Thos. Murray, aide de camp, 8 March,
1782, that Col. Morris will be pleased to order a ration to be issued.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 49. 1 page.
Major Gen. Wm. DalryxMple to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, November 23. New York. — Applications have been made
from heads of departments for a further supply of waggons and
horses to carry on the business of their departments. Sends copies
of letters. His whole establishment being in present employ,
wishes to know which branches chiefly to attend to should the
Department be unequal to the demands of the whole.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 168. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Wm. Crosbie to Maj. Gen. Dalrymple, 16 Nov., 1781.
Peter Paumier, Deputy Commissary Gen., to Major
General William Dalrymple.
1781, November 22. New York. — Finding it impossible to
procure from the inhabitants of Long Island waggons to trans-
port the provisions from the landing place at Flushing to the
magazine at Jamaica, applies to him and asks " a brigade
for one turn " from Brooklyn.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 166. 1 page.
George Folliott to Sir Henry Clinton and Rear Adml. Digby,
Commissioners for restoring peace.
1781, November 23. New York.— Memorial.
Original and copy. Vol. 23, No. 147 ; 25, No. 79. 3 pages each.
Copy sent by Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain, 6 Dec.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 162.
LrEUT. Colonel James Moncrief to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, November 23. Charles Town. — Encloses duplicate of
letter of 30th September sent by the " Hope " cast away on the
coast of Georgia. Since the arrival of Gen. Leslie every exertion
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has been made in forwarding the defences. It has been necessary
to fortify a post across the Neck of Charlestown as far up as the
Quarter house. A post has been fortified on the main at Stono
Ferry to cover John Island, &c.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 53, No. 121. 2 pages.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Lieut. Governor Thomas Desbrisay.
1781, November 24. New York. — Acknowledges receipt of
letter of 11th August ; is unable to comply with his request to be
appointed Commandant of a Battalion or Field Officer to some
corps as the incomplete state of the Provincial regiments precludes
raising new ones.
Draft. Vol. 21, No. 155. 2 pages.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to General Washington.
1781, November 24. New York. — " Sir, — I beg leave to propose
that your Commissary General of Prisoners may be authorised to
meet mine as soon as convenient either at Elizabeth Town or Staten
Island, in order finally to adjust the exchange of Lieut. General
Burgoyne, for which proposals have been made some time since ; and
likewise to treat for the exchange of Lieut. General Earl Cornwallis,
and such other officers of his army as may be agreed on I am, &c.
I have likewise to request you will send me a passport for a
vessel, as specified in the margin : to carry medicines and other
hospital stores to Virginia for the use of the sick and wounded
soldiers of the British Army prisoners there."
Draft. Vol. 23, No. 143. 1 page.
Governor William Franklin to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, November 24. New York. — Concerning Mr. Hake.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 48. 5 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 589, fo. 158.
Captain Abm. D'Aubant (C. Eng.) to Brigadier General William
Dalrymple, Q. M. Genl.
1781, November 25. New York. — Showing proportion of waggons
wanted by the Engineers' Department from the Quarter Master
General.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 165. 1 page.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Brig. General John Campbell.
1781, November 26. New York.— Received letters of 18th
August and 26th October. As it appears by a letter from Lord
(jreo. Germain that a number of small arms and a quantity of gun-
powder destined for New York were sent to Halifax last spring,
desires he will forward such of them as are not wanted for the
troops in Nova Scotia. Is surprised that so great a quantity
as 2,500 stand of arms should be required to supply the casual
deficiencies of the regiments there."^ j Approves of the purchase of
powder, mortar, and shells taken in a French prize.
Draft. Vol. 21, No. 156. 2 pages.
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Captain John Smith, [Secretary], to Brig. Gen. Campbell.
1781, November 26. New York.- -Received letters of 18th
August and loth October. His appointment as Brig. General
dates from 17th April last, but he is to take that rank from 20th
September, 1779. to preserve his seniority to Leiand. Town Major
Lyons may receive pay for the time he has done duty as Commissary
of Musters, but his Excellency has nominated Lt. Sweetland to
succeed Mr. Turner. Cannot increase his secretary's pay. Lt. Col.
Hicks or any other field officer may take command at Penobscot.
Memorials of Major Monk, &c, given to the Adjutant General.
Desires to know what compensation should be given to Mr. Russell.
Men in enclosed summary list tried by court-martial, -1th March,
1780, are to be released as they have suffered a long confinement.
His Excellency will consider Gov. Patterson's letter and perhaps
send copy to Germain.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 158. 3 pages.
Captain John Smith to Captain William Spry.
1781, November 26. New York. — The Commander-in-Chief will
grant him the leave of absence desired, but thinks it well bis accounts
should be settled previous to departure.
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 157. 1 page.
Parliament.
1781, November 27. — Copy of the King's Speech.
Printed. Vol. 7, No. 116. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 5 Dec.
Brig. General Benedict Arnold to Major Murray.
1781, November 28. New York. — Recommends the bearer, Mr.
Alexr. Murray, useful as a seaman in Virginia. He was at York
Town in the siege, and made his escape. He merits some support.
A note at the foot by Major Murray to Col. Morris orders provisions
for him, his wife and child.
Signed letter. Vol. 34, No. 91. 2 pages.
Oaky Harrison to Lieut. General Robertson.
1781, November 28.- -Petition. That his property has been
seized and sold, and his wife and children sent destitute to this
place. Is in consumption and prays rations for himself and his
family. With certificate by Isaac Ogden, Nicholas Ogden, Peter
Ogden and Governor Franklin.
Signed. Vol. 29, No. 100. 2 pages.
Parliament. .
1781, November 28.— Printed copies of the addresses of the
Houses of Lords and Commons, with his Majesty's answer.
Printed. Vol. 7, Nos. 117 and 118. 7 pages in oil.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir H. Clinton, 5 Dec,
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George Walls, refugee.
1781, November 29. New York. — Certificate signed by Isaac
Ogden followed by the words : — " Recommended to his Excellency
Gen. Robertson by his obedient humble servant, Wm. Franklin,"
also by a note from Thos. Murray, aide de camp, 3 Dec, that Col.
Morris will be pleased to put the wife of Geo. Wall (sic) and his
four children on his list for one ration and a half.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 88. 2 pages.
Lord Amherst to Lord George Germain.
1781, November 30. Whitehall.— The King has granted the
brevet rank of Major to Capt. Beckwith, particularly for his spirited
assistance in the assault of Fort Griswold.
Copy. Vol. 7, No. 113. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lord G. Germain to Sir Henry Clinton, 3 Dec, 1781.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Earl Cornwallis.
1781, November 30. New York. — (Printed in the Clinton-
Cornwallis Controversy IT. 217.)
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 145. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 19 ;
142, fo. 216.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1781, November 30. New York. — "Having occasion to remit
two thousand pounds sterling m specie to the British Officers at
Frederick Town and Winchester, I am to request a passport for a
Deputy Pay Master to proceed thither by land with the above
sum, who after the delivery thereof will return to this place."
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 144. 1 page.
Nathan Closson to Lieut. Genl. Robertson.
1781, November 30. New York. — Memorial. Ts a refugee from
Dutchess County, has lost his substance, and the sickness of his wife,
children and himself has brought them to great distress. Asks
some rations. Certified same date by H. and D. van Schaack and
Saml. Mabbett, and recommended by Bev. Robinson, Col. Loyal
American Regiment. On the back is note by Thos. Murray, aide
de camp, 14 Dec, ordering rations.
Autograph, signed. Vol. 31, No. 222. 2 pages.
Major General William Dalrymple to Lieut. General
Robertson.
1781, November 30. New York. — Remarks on the estimate and
observations laid before the Board by Major Drummond. Appre-
ciates Major Drummond's candour, but characterizes his project
as visionary, and if carried into execution, more defective than and
equally expensive to the present establishments. At this moment
the Department almost singly supports the whole weight of the
different departments who are in a great measure disappointed of
the aid expected of the inhabitants whose incapacity or unwillingness
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to execute the demands made on them have uniformly been the
same. Refers the board to all the former papers laid before them,
a copy of which, with an aggregate, he has the honour to deliver,
as well as some additional papers.
Copy. Vol. 34, No. 118. 4 pages.
Enclosures : —
1781, November 30. New York. — Observations by Maj.
Gen. Dalrymple, Quarter Master General, upon an estimate of
the probable expenses attending a train of horses and waggons
recommended to be adopted in his department by Major
Drummond.
Original. Vol. 34, No. 120. 4 pages.
Not dated, but believed to be the " aggregate " mentioned in
the letter above. " An aggregate of papers addressed by Majors
Bruen and Robertson to the Board of General Officers at New
York." The list contains 34 papers.
Copy. Vol. 34, No. 141. 3 pages.
Lieut. General Alexander Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, November 30. Charlestown.— Arrived here on the 8th,
and sent for Craig's detachment from Willmington. Their safe
arrival, with all the lojalists who wished to accompany them.
Found the corps under Col. Stuart consisting of 1,700 infantry and
200 cavalry posted above Monk's Coiner watching the movements
of Greene's army, but on the approach of reinforcements Greene
has moved across the Santee, and he has directed Col. Stuart to fall
down on this side Goose Creek. The army here not above 3,500
men. Intends sending a detachment to Savannah fearing Greene
may attack it. Is clear that without some additional force both in
infantry and artillery the greatest part of present possessions must
inevitably fall. Has established posts at Stono and John's Island.
Will try to keep the Islands for the sake of supplies. Enquires if
the debris of the corps belonging to Cornwallis's army may be drafted
into the regiments here. Requests him to appoint some person to
audit the accounts of the Public Departments here. P.S. — Genl.
Stuart is come to Camp at the Quarter House. Greene is ad-
vancing to Dorchester.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 23, Nos. 7 and 8. 6 pages.
Lieut. Col. John Small to Alexander Lesly [qy. Leslie].
1781, November 30. Charlestown. — Memorial. As Lieut. Col.
Commandant of the 2nd Battalion 84th, states that he and his
brother officers have served for twelve months without their
regimental pay and subsisteace.
Original. Vol. 23, No. 35. 3 pages.
Lieut. Colonel Nisbet Balfour to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 1. Charles Town.
Copy. Vol. 19, No. 148. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 293.
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Major General Alexander Leslie to [Sir Henry Clinton].
1781, December 1. Charles Town.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 9. 1 noage.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 275.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. General James Robertson.
1781, December 2. Head Quarters. — Sends copies of letter and
papers received from the Quarter Master General, as they show the
extent of the assistance to be expected from the inhabitants of the
neighbouring districts with respect to the military arrangements
requisite at this time.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 169. 1 page.
Earl Cornwallis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 2. New York. — (Printed in the Clinton-Corn-
wallis Controversy II. 219.)
2 copies. Vol. 19, Nos. 1-16, 147. 3 pages.
Copies in Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fos. 23 and 220.
Board of General Officers.
1781, December 3. New York. — Report to General Sir Henry
Clinton. Signed Lt. Gen. Robertson, Maj. Gen. Paterson and
Brig. Gen. Birch. On the case of Lt. Col. Cosmo Gordon, who had
demanded a court-martial in vindication of his conduct of 23 June,
1780.
Original. Vol. 47, No. 224. 3 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, December 3. New York.— No. 148. (Printed in the
Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy 11/ 230.)
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 145. 5 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 11 ;
copy 309, fo. 306.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 3. Whitehall.— No. 94.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7, No. 112. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lord Amherst to Lord G. Germain, 30 Nov., 1781.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 141, fo. 521 ;
copies 433, fo. 16 ; Sackville MSS.
Charles Jenkixson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 3. War Office.— Receipt of letters of 31st July
and 26 September, with enclosures. The lists of officers of the
Troops oi Convention and the regiments in the West Indies lately
exchanged have been sent to the Lords of Admiralty, and the
proposal for exchange of Burgoyne tovLord Geo. Germain. Pro-
motions in letter of 26th September approved. Mr. Maxwell to
succeed Mr. Gordon as surgeon without purchase. Mr. Gordon to be
reimbursed what the surgeoncy cost him by the sale of an ensigncy.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 286. 2 pages.
359
New York.
1781, December 3. New York. — Report of the Magistrates of
Police made in compliance with Gen. Robertson's letter of 29 Nov.,
1781, in which was enclosed Sir Henry Clinton's letter of 28 Nov.,
with G. Folliott's memorial to the Com tnissi oners.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 148. 10 pages.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to Lord G. Germain, 6 Dec, 1781.
Copy in Vol. 25, No. 89 ; original in the Public Record Office,
Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 166.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Lieut. General Robertson.
1781, December 4. Head Quarters.— Requests him to assemble
the members of the Board over which he presides, and make a report
of the proceedings thereof, accompanied by papers laid before it
by the Commissary of Accounts and principals of the different
departments.
Draft. Vol. 34, No. 121. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 4. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 287.
Enclosure : —
List of Promotions and Leaves of Absence.
Copy. Vol, 4, No. 288. 2 pages.
Lieut. Gen. Alexander Leslie to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 4. Charles Town. — No. 2.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 10. 6 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 317.
Lieut. Gen. Alexander Leslie to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 4. Charles Town.— No. 3.
Autograph signed letter. Vol, 23, No. 11. 8 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 328.
Enclosures : —
Thomas Irving, Receiver Gen. S.C., to Lt. Gen. Leslie.
1781, December 4. Chadestown. — Two letters.
Originals. Vol. 23, Nos. 12, 13 and 14. 3 and 9 pages.
Copies in Vol. 25. No. 87 ; Lansdowne MSS. 68, pp. 135
and 139 ; Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fos. 37, 47.
Thos. Brown to [Lieut. Gen. Alexander Leslie].
1781, December 5. Savannah. — The Spanish garrison in the
Creek nation is reduced by sickness from 900 to 500 men. The
Spanish Governor has tried to detach Indians from His Majesty's
service. Tonyn says Spaniards mean to attack East Florida, and
he requires help of 500 Indians. Operations of the Cherokees and
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Creeks. Indian presents needed. Last year's accounts paid by
Balfour, except a small balance. Will send accounts and vouchers
by first safe conveyance.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 42. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, 27 Dec.
Governor William Bull to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 5. Charlestown. — Arrived here last February
to be ready to take the administration of South Carolina as soon
as it should be declared in the King's peace. Meanwhile has been
employed as Intendant General of the Police. The Chief Justice
and other principal civil officers of the crown have lately arrived
here. Such as are not here he has power to appoint whenever the
success of his Majesty's arms shall have brought the province to
the King's peace.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 16. 2 pages.
South Carolina.
1781, December 5. Charlestown.— List of the Civil Officers of
Government now here who received allowances from the Treasury
on account of the loss of the emoluments of their respective employ-
ments during the suspension of the King's authority in the province.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 15. 1 page.
Copies in the Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 163 ; Public Record Office,
Am. &W. I. 143, fo. 33.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781 , December 5. Whitehall.— No. 95.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7, No. 114. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. k W. I. 141, fo. 525;
copies 433, fo. 18 ; Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 5. Whitehall. — Circular.
Signed letter. Vol. 7, No. 1 15. 1 page.
Enclosing the King's Speech, 27 Nov.
Addresses from the Lords and Commons, with the
King's answer, 28 Nov.
Thos. Murray, A.D.C., to Honble. Roger Morris, Queen Street.
1781, December 5. New York. — Two rations per day to be
issued to Mr. Hubbard from Virginia.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 34, No. 94. 1 page.
Lieut. Gen. James Robertson to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 5. New York.— Summoned the gentlemen of
the Board to meet this morning. Sends all their proceedings and
papers laid before them, with a list.
Signed letter. Vol. 34, No. 114. 2 pages.
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Proceedings of a Board of General Officers summoned on the
10th August, but the last page of which is dated 5 December. See
under 10 August.
1781 , December 6. — Gross list of papers sent to Sir Henry Clinton
by Lieut. Gen. Robertson as President of the Board of General
Officers (24 papers in all).
Vol. 22, No. 176. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781. December 6. New York. — Separate. (Printed in the
Clinton -Cornwallis Controversy IT. 233.)
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 146. 9 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo.
190; copy 309, fo. 316.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, December 6. New York.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 149. 2 pages.
Enclosing Memorial of George Folliott, 23 Nov.,
Report of the New York Magistrates, 3 Dec.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo.
158; copy 309, fo. 315.
Hugh Kelly.
1781, December 6. — Certificate by Brig. Gen. James Hamilton
that the bearer, Mr. Kelly, waited on him in Maryland, and was
and is very active in the King's service.
Copy. Vol. 25, part of No. 142.
Annexed to the case of Kelly and Fleming, see the end of July, 1782.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 6. Philadelphia. — (Printed in Sparks's Washing-
ton VIII. 215.)
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 36. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Washington to Sir Henry Clinton, 31 Dec, 1781.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 175.
Major de Meibon [Meibom] to Lord George Germain.
1 781 , December 7. New York.
Copy. Vol. 43, No. 138. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1. 142, fo. 228 ;
copies 144, fo. 345 ; 309, fo. 325 ; F. O., Various, 321.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1781, December 8. New York. — That Major Drummond had
announced discoveries of expenditure of the public money and
found a plan for great saving. That a Board of Officers has been
appointed ; that the comparative view on which Major Drummond
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had erected " his flattering edifice " had been collected from insuffi-
cient and unauthentic materials, and that Major Drummond now
withdraws this. Sends report of the proceedings of the Board.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 22. 4 pages.
COMTE DE ROCHAMBEAU to GEN. SlR H.ENRY CLINTON.
1781, December 9. Williamsburg. — Similar letter to that of
9 November. Begs he will look upon this as its duplicate.
P.S. — When Earl Cornwallis and his army evacuated York, he
made me acquainted with the need he stood in for mone}^. I
divided with him, with great pleasure, a part of what remained in
our military chest, with only one condition, which was that it should
be reimbursed by the military chest at New York. I put your
Excellency in mind of this only because there is no mention made
of it in the dispatches I have received by the Bonetta.
Etat des Ofiiciers d'Infanterie fait Prisoniers par PArmee Navale
et renvoyes sur leur Parole.
Lord Rawdon.
Mr. Doyle, Lieut. Col.
Mr. Joseph Greene, Major du 1st Battn. Delancey.
Mr. Robt. Timpany, Major.
Mr. Wm. Delazeyle, Lieut, d'un Regt. hessois.
Mr. John Millar, Lieut, d'une Legion Angloise.
Mr. John Stanley, Enseigne do.
Mr. David, Officier do.
Mr. J. Allen, Quartier Mtre. du G9th Regt.
Copy. Vol. 29, No. 33. 3 pages.
Copy in the Archives de la Guerre 3734, fo. 1 63.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 10. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Col.
Williamson, Deputy Adjutant-General, has examined patterns of
articles to be sent out for the Army in the Southern Colonies.
Duplicates of each have been sealed and one set will be sent out
with the articles for comparison.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 150. 1 page.
Major Abraham Skinner to Joshua Loring.
1781, December 10. Elizabeth Town.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 109. 1 page.
Annexed to J. Loring's Statement of Exchange of Prisoners since
3 Sep., 1781 (see Summer of 1782).
Abraham Vanderbeak to Gov. James Robertson.
1781, December 10. New York. — Petition. Has been obliged
to leave his farm in Bergen County on account of his sons entering
his Majesty's service. Is old and infirm and asks some relief.
Certified by Lt. Col. Buskirk, Capt. Zabriski and Surgeon Thomas
Outwater, and followed by note from Thos. Murray, a.d.c, 29 Jan.,
1782, ordering provisions for the petitioner, his wife and two
children.
Signed. Vol. 29, No. 52. 1 page.
363
Council "of War.
1781, December 11. New York, Head Quarters. — Signed by Sir H.
Clinton, Adl. Digby and Capt. Affleck. Ships of the line to leave.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 153. 1 page.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to Lord G. Germain, 14 Dec.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 297.
0
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord North.
1781, December 12. New York. — Mr. Elliott having his salary
from the Treasury stopped has desired to go to England to have
his conduct enquired into. Requests his Lordship to enquire into it
as during the present condition of trade Mr. Elliott cannot be spared.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 151. 1 page.
Hannah Watson to the Commander-in-Chief.
1781, December 12. — Memorial. Is widow of Robert Watson
who sacrificed his life in his loyalty. Is unable to toil for a liveli-
hood, " hertofore nursed in the downy lap of ease and luxury."
Asks some relief. — Recommended by Adj. Gen. Delancey to Col.
Morris, and rations ordered by Gen. Robertson.
Original. Vol. 52, No. 60. 1 page.
Adam Bergh to Lieut. General Robertson.
1781, December 13. New York. — Memorial. Was a farmer of
Dutchess County and imprisoned several times for his loyalty.
His wife and children except two were sent here in April, 1779.
Has endeavoured to support them, but by sickness and misfortune
has been unable to do so. Prays a portion of the public charity
provided for persons in such circumstances. Certified by George
Shaw, Gabriel H. Ludlow, and D. Mathews, Mayor.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 216. 2 pages.
Lieut. General Alexander Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 13. Charlestown.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 26. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 397.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, December 14. New York.— No. 151.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 152. 4 pages.
Enclosing Council of War, 11 December.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo.
279 ; copy 309, fo. 340.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1781, December 14. New York. — Requests a passport for two
officers, quarter masters, &c, to carry clothing, necessaries, and
money to the British and German prisoners confined in the different
parts of Pennsylvania.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 154. 1 page.
364
American Prisoners.
1781, December 14. New Lotts. — Memorandum of the monies
due to the different inhabitants of New Lotts on Long Island, for
boarding the American officers prisoners on parole, amounting to
2,1691. 2s. Signed Johannes Lott, Junr., Lieut. Militia. Also of
that due to the inhabitants of Flatt Bush for boarding American
prisoners, amounting to 5,590£. 15s. 5d. Addressed to Joshua
Loring, Commissary General of Prisoners.
Originals. Vol. 31, Nos. 7 and 8. 1 page each.
Edmund Eyre, Major 54th Regiment, to the Secretary at War
[Charles Jenkinson].
1781, December 15. Lamb's Conduit Street. — With reference to
the account of losses claimed by the 54th Regiment for stores lost
in a vessel wrecked in Hell Gate on the way from Rhode Island to
New York, and earnestly requesting the claim may be reconsidered
as the soldiers are unable to bear that loss.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 296. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 6 Feb., 1782.
John Graham to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 15. Savannah, Georgia. — Begs to be appointed
if a vacancy happens in either of the departments of Superintendent
for Indian affairs in the Southern District, as there is little hope of
Mr. Cameron's recovery.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 18. 2 pages.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 15. Treasury Chambers, Whitehall. — Desiring
him to give orders that the value of the clothing of the 4th regiment
of foot, which has been given to recruits of regular regiments, may
be reimbursed to the public ; also that the part delivered to pro-
vincials be accounted for in same way as other provincial clothing.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 155.
Enclosing Charles Jenkinson to [John Robinson], 25 Oct., 1781.
Duncan Drummond to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 16. New York. — Suggests that a deputy Com-
missary of Accounts be stationed at Charlestown to audit the
accounts of the Army in South Carolina, as represented by Gen.
Leslie. If advisable, will prepare the necessary instructions.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 163. 1 page.
N. D. [1781, December 16]. — Draft apparently of the instruc-
tions mentioned in the above letter. To proceed to Charlestown
to audit army accounts there under Lt. Gen. Leslie. Apparently
also written as a result of his letter to Clinton of this day, and in
consequence of an order received.
Draft. Vol. 35, No. 164. 1 page.
365
Council of War, or Board of Officers.
1781, December 17. Head Quarters, New York. — Minutes.
Resolved that there seems no necessity to reinforce Charlestown,
and the defence of Savannah to be left to Gen. Leslie as circumstances
may direct. Signed, Peter Russel.
Original. Vol. 48, No. 49. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 335.
Major Anthony Farrington and Capt. W. Spry to Brigadier
General John Campbell.
1781, December 17. Halifax. — In answer to letter relative to
the powder in this garrison they enclose a return of powder in the
magazines. Are of opinion it is only sufficient for one month's
siege, and that no part can be spared.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 225. 1 page.
1781, December 17. Halifax. — Return of quantity of powder for
land service, in the magazines. Signed Anthony Farrington.
Signed. Vol. 13, No. 226. 1 page.
Exchange of Prisoners.
1781, December 17. Elizabeth Town. — Joshua Loring to
Abraham Skinner : — Desiring an explicit answer as to the proposal
of 3 September touching the exchange of Gen. Burgoyne.
Answer : — Is not authorized to enter into the exchange of Gen.
Burgoyne. Abraham Skinner to Joshua Loring : — Is willing to enter
into the question of exchange except that of Lord Cornwallis.
Joshua Loring to Abraham Skinner : — Proposal to exchange rank
for rank as far as it will apply.
Copies. Vol. 27, Nos. Ill, 110, 112, 113. 4 pages.
Annexed to Joshua Loring's Statement of the Exchange of
Prisoners since 3 September, 1781 [see summer of 1782].
James (Jacobo) Campbell to Brigadier General Don Josef de
EZPELETTA (sic).
N. D. [but from the covering letter appears to be "18 de
corriente," 18 Dec, 1781.] — Has seen the letter of Gov. Chester to
Lord G. Germain printed in the Gazeta de Madrid. Bitterly com-
plains that his detention was predetermined.
Spanish translation countersigned Galvez. Vol. 23, No. 167.
2 pages.
Enclosed by B. de Galvez to Sir H. Clinton, 30 Dec, 1781.
Maj. Gen. John Campbell to Alex. Cameron, Superintendent of
Indian Affairs, Pensacola.
1781, December 18. Hd. Quarters, Pensacola. — Explains method
of presenting a/cs for defraying expenses incurred in his department
under his (Campbell's) orders.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 227. 1 page.
366
Governor Sir James Wright to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 18. Savannah in Georgia. — Desiring immediate
relief or the province must fall,
s Signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 31. 3 pages.
Copies in Vol. 15, No. 283 ; 17, No. 124 ; Public Record Office,
Am. &W. I. 142, fo. 401.
Governor William Franklin to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 19. New York. — Writes for Board of Associated
Loyalists. ^
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 49. 7 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 458.
Joshua Loring to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 19. New York. — Recounting what he had pro-
posed to Mr. Skinner who has returned to Gen. Washington and
expects to meet him again fully empowered.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 114. 2 pages.
Annexed to J. Loring. Statement of exchange of prisoners since
3 Sep., 1781 [see summer of 1782].
Lieut Colonel Alured Clarke to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 20. Savannah. — Sends states of his forces and
represents how inadequate they are.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 32. 4 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 405.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, December 20. New York.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 157. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo.
367 ; copy 309, fo. 344.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. General Leslie.
1781, December 20. New York.— No. 1.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 17. 22 folios. Ext. vol. 25, in No. 87. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 307 ;
extracts 298, fo. 496 ; 143, fo. 51 ; Lansdowne MSS. 68, pp. 95
and 123.
General Sir Henry Clinton to The Trustees for Captured
Property [Moncrief, Gratton, Powell and Greenwood].
1781, December 20. New York. — Received letter of 1st ult.
Had no other design in appointing trustees but to secure captured
property from waste or damage till the true owners were ascer-
tained. Can have therefore no objections to its being restored to
such, if loyal subjects, upon requisite bonds being given to guard
against future claims.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 19. 1 page.
367
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1781, December 20. New York. — Situation of affairs in Carolina
renders it impossible to obtain a supply of rice from there as a
substitute for oats. Forage is issued only for effective horses and
such, as are judged absolutely necessary. Number of effective
horses cannot be reduced. The demand for greater supply of
provisions than was stated in Mr. Wier's returns was caused by
the direction to supply the Associated Loyalists, as well as on
account of the number of refugees. The greatest care shall be
paid to the expenditure of the ample supplies sent by the Treasury.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 158. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Brigadier General Stewart.
1781, December 20. New York. — Received letters of 16th and
17th ult. ; has also received from Lt. Col. Balfour a copy of his
(Stewart's) letter to Cornwallis. Has sent copy of last mentioned
to the minister. Thanks for his conduct in the action of Eutaw
Springs, and requests him to signify his approval to the officers
and men. Appointment as Brigadier General is confirmed.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 20. 1 page.
Charles Lyons, Town Major, to Brig. Gen. Campbell.
1781, December 21. Halifax. — He hopes to succeed to the
appointment of Commissary of Musters through his recommendation,
in consideration of the small pay annexed to that of Town Major.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 224. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. J. Campbell to John Smith, 23 Dec.
Depositions.
1781, December 21. New York. — By Hannah Watson and
Abraham Teller. Part of a paper of complaints against Col. Roger
Morris, inspector of claims of Loyal Refugees, see under 25 December.
Copies. Vol. 54, Nos. 58 and 59.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. Gen. Leslie.
1781, December 22. New York. — No. 2. Desires, in spite of
Lord Cornwallis's directions, that the Staff Officers of the garrisons
in the district under his (Leslie's) command may receive only the
same rate of subsistence which similar officers receive here. Proper
stipends may be granted to distressed refugees.
Draft. Vol. 23, No. 1. 3 pages.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Lieut. Gen. Leslie.
1781, December 22. New York. — No. 3. Is sorry he is unable to
grant Lt. Col. Balfour's request to be allowed to go to Europe, as
his services, either as Commandant of Charles Town or Lt. Col. of
the 23rd Regt., are essentially necessary. Should he desire to resign
the first office he (Leslie) is to appoint a successor.
Draft. Vol. 23, No. 22. 2 pages.
368
[Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to Lieut. Gen. Leslie.
1781, December 22. — No. 4. Has appointed Peter Kussell Super-
intendent of Port of Charles Town vice N. Phillips, resigned, and
Mr. J. Towns to be 2d Deputy Superintendent of said port vice
Mr. Sweetland. Russell has received leave of absence to settle his
affairs and Mr. McCullought will act in his department during his
absence. Mr. Towns to commence duty at once.
Draft. Vol. 23, No. 23. 2 pages.
Brig. General John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 23. Halifax. — Sends copy of instructions from
the Board of Ordnance to the Storekeeper here [see 20 and 24
February] by which it will appear that no gunpowder was sent
here for the service at New York. Sends also return of powder in
store and report thereon [see 17 December]. Sends 500 stands of
arms in the " Belisarius " and " Amphitrite " ; will send remaining
1,000 by next safe opportunity. Is assured by Mr. Morden that
Mr. Russell's claim is just. Has signified His Excellency's pardon
to John Thomas. Recommends Mr. Lachlane to be Ensign by
purchase vice Duncan Stewart, and Mr. J. Russell to succeed Donald
Stewart.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 219. 4 pages.
Brig. General John Campbell to John Smith, Secretary to the
Commander-in-Chief.
1781, December 23. Halifax. — Explains that prior to receipt of
letter of 26th ult. he drew pay as Brig. General from 20th Sept..
1779. Has signified His Excellency's pardon to men of Royal
Fensible American Regiment and Nova Scotia Volunteers. Lt.
Col. Hicks will go to Penobscot to take command of that post.
The appointment of a Commissary of Musters was annexed to that
of Town Major to enable such officer to live. The enclosed letter
will, he hopes, plead for the application.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 223. 3 pages.
Enclosing Charles Lyons to Brig. Gen. Campbell, 21 December.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. General Leslie.
1781, December 23. New York.— No. 5. " Altho' we are, I
am persuaded, all of the same opinion, that our late misfortune in
Chesapeak was owing to the want of promised naval force to cover
our operations there, there seem to be certain implications in Lord
Cornwallis's letter of the 20th of October, which I thought might
tend to impress the publick with an idea that his Lordship had been
forced by me into a bad post, notwithstanding he had represented
the defects of the ground ; whereas you will observe by the corre-
spondence that I directed his Lordship to fortify old Point Comfort ;
but his Lordship not approving of that, as he says, according to the
spirit of my orders, took York and Glocester ; of which he owns,
however, he never represented the defects. It likewise may be
supposed by that letter that I had promised the exertions of the
navy before the 24th of September. His Lordship acknowledges
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I did not, nor did I, speaking of the sailing of the fleet to attempt
to succor him, say it would sail about the 5th.
"As to intrenching tools, exclusive of those sent with you, Sir,
by formal returns of the Quarter Master General and Engineer, I
have sent above 3,000 to Chesapeak. All those as yet are not
accounted for, but I believe it will appear that his Lordship, instead
of 400, had above 1,000, when he began his works on York River.
His Lordship tells me his letter was written in a hurry, and under
great agitation of mind ; nobody felt more for him and his gallant
army, and I am sure, Sir, you will do me the justice to say that I
made every exertion to succor them. Should his Lordship, on his
arrival in England, find that his letter has made an impression so
different from what, I am persuaded, he intended, he will have the
candor, I am sure, publickly to avow the sentiments he seemed to
profess when I had a conversation with him prior to his letter being
printed."
2 copies. Vol. 23, Nos. 24 and 25. 2 pages and 3 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. General Leslie.
1781, December 23. New York. — Recommending Mr. Baine
appointed to act as Deputy Commissary of Accounts under Major
Drummond, and who will deliver this letter.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 21. 1 page.
Lieut. Colonel E. Hicks to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 23. Halifax. — Thanks for appointing him to the
command of the post at Penobscot. Requests he will consider the
length of his services and annex some appointment either as Governor
or Lieutenant Governor.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 228. 3 pages.
Brigadier General Samuel Birch.
Order to boatmen plying between the city and any of the landings
on the Sound or East River, to apply for new passes. — New York,
24 Dec, 1781.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 3. 1 page.
Officers.
1781, June 25 to December 24. — List of General and Staff Officers
upon the establishment in North America within the colonies lying
on the Atlantic from Nova Scotia to West Florida, with certificates
by Sir H. Clinton and W. D. Poyntz.
2 copies. Vol. 31, No. 61, and Vol. 37, No. 145. 4 pages each.
Provincial Troops.
1781 June <25- List of warrants granted on account of
' December 24. subsistence for the Provincial Forces from
these dates, amounting to £98,000.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 44*. 1 page.
2a
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Troops.
17?o, December 25. Account of 365 days' pay to the Extra Staff
1781, December 24. of the Detachment of Foot Guards commanded
by General O'Hara, with medicine money — £797 15s. 8%d.
Copy. Vol. 43, No. 136. 1 page.
Annexed to Warrant dated 12 August, 1782.
Contingent Bill for the 38th Regiment from June 25 to December
24, 1781. The items are for one nurse, for wine, soap, &c, for sick
and for stationery. Certified by Wm. Davies, captain.
Original. Vol. 38, No. 250. 1 page.
[General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson].
1781, December 25. New York. — Acknowledging dispatches.
Draft. Vol. 4, No. 291. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 23.
Loyalists.
1781, December 25." New York. — Memorial to Sir H. Clinton
for the removal of Col. Morris. There is a page and a half of names
of the signers, and the memorial is followed by several certificates
as to Morris's conduct, amongst them depositions of John P. Smith
and Abm. Teller, 17 and 18 Jan., 1782, which deposition of Teller
is followed by recommendations of himself by Beverly Robinson
to David Mathews in August, 1777, and by various certificates to
him in 1782. Preceding -the memorial are the two depositions
entered on 21 December.
Copy. Vol. 54, No. 59. 2 pages.
Nova Scotia.
1781, December 25. Halifax. — Account of subsistence of the
British and Foreign troops in Nova Scotia, &c, £26,696 lis. 6d.,
paid by Alexander Thomson, Paymaster of H. M. Forces at Halifax,
between 25 June, 1780, and 25 December, 1781.
Original. Vol. 52, No. 42. 3 pages.
Troops.
1781, December 25. — Establishment of the 76th Regiment of
Foot under Lt. Col. McDonnel.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 290. 1 page.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 29 Dec.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1781, December 26. New York.— No. 152.
Duplicate copy. Vol. 23, No. 163. 5 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo.
301 ; copy 309, fo. 345.
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Lieut. Gen. Alexander Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 27. Charlestown.— No. 4.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, Nos. 39 and 40. 6 pages.
Enclosing Thomas Brown to [Lieut. General Leslie], 5 Dec.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 427.
Lieut. Gen. Alexander Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
[1781], December 27. Charlestown.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 33. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 423.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1781, December 28. New York. — Transmits the most material
of the remaining papers which were sent him with the report of
the Board respecting Major Drummond's observations on the
expenditures of the public departments.
2 copies. Vol 33, No. 120, and Vol. 24, No. 61. 1 page each.
Schedule of enclosures in the above letter.
2 copies. Vol. 23, Nos. 164 and 165. 1 page each.
Joseph Robinson to Lord George Germain.
1781, December 28. Charles Town. —Memorial. Representing
his losses and his services in recruiting the corps and acting with
it. That he has advanced £142 besides many smaller sums.
Asks that his services may b3 laid before h's Majesty ani if his
services are not now required he may have his pay and leave to
return to Great Britain.
Original. Vol. 26, No. 39. Copy. Vol. 26, No. 49. 4 pages and
6 pages.
Enclosed by Welbore Ellis to Sir Henry Clinton, 7 Mar., 1782.
Thomas Fletchall, of Ninety Six, to Lord George Germain.
1781, December 29. Charles Town. — Memorial of his losses.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 56. 3 pajes.
Enclosed by Welbore Ellis to Sir Henry Clinton, 6 March, 1782.
Signed original in the Public Record Office, Am. & VV. I. 682.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clintox.
1781, December 29. War Office.— The establishment of the 76th
Regiment to be reduced to 85 private men per company for similar
reasons to those stated in letter of 5th December, 1780.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 289. 1 page.
Enclosing Establishment of the 76th Regiment of foot under
Lt. Col. McDonnel, 25 Dec, 1781.
St. Eustatius.
Extract from the French account published in the Martinico
paper received this 29 December, 1781, of the capture of that
island and St. Martin's, by the French.
Vol. 23, No. 38. 1 page.
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Peter Vallean. late of Dutchess Co., blacksmith, to Governor
James Robertson.
1781, December 29. — Memorial. Has supported his wife and
family by trade, but is now too ill. Begs some provision. Certified by
Sam. Bord and Bartholomew Crannell and recommended by Beverly
Robinson. A note from Thos. Murray, A.D.C., follows, dated 11
Jan., 1782, ordering rations for petitioner, his wife and children.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 129. 2 pages.
Bernardo De Galvez to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 30. Havanna. — This will be delivered by Baron
Winterneld, 2nd Lt. Irish Infantry who goes with the English
families left sick at Pensacola, which was the reason of their deten-
tion. He will inform of the proceedings with Gen. Campbell and
of the motives for not acceding to the convention made between
Gen Campbell and the Gov. of Havannah " that the prisoners
shd. be sent to New York in exchange for the Spaniards who might
be at Jamaica." His reasons for suspending it are that they had
no powers to make it, the governor of this place not being empowered
and Gen. Campbell as a prisoner being disqualified. The French
had made bitter complaints that the prisoners going there would
reinforce the British army to their prejudice. " Their complaints
would have been better founded if the prisoners from the foregoing
settlements of the Mississippi, who had no right to expect it as they
were not included in the capitulation of Pensacola, had taken the
same route, wherefore I am in treaty to send them another way
that will be less inconvenient on our part and they in a short time
will enjoy the liberty I wish them.'' Again recommends the officer
who bears this.
Signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 168. Translation. Vol. 22, No. 103.
6 and 3 pages.
Bernardo de Galvez to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 30. Havana. — That Major of Brigade Campbell
having asked permission to send the correspondence [between
Galvez and Gen. Campbell] either to Sir H. Clinton or to Gen.
Campbell he had agreed to that, but not to his (Campbell's) adding
any explanation of his own knowing the abuse of his pen. Will cite
documents referring to Genl. Campbell's actions and his own,
setting aside those of the Secretary. Desires him to compare the
Baton Rouge capitulation, where he will find that Natchez belonged
to West Florida, next, the Pensacola. capitulation, wherein not only
that garrison, but all the province is surrendered, and further the
letters of 25th to 29th May and the commissions given to Capt.
Blomart and two others whom he (Galvez) has prisoners; they
having so manifestly broken the capitulation he is sufficiently
authorized to make reprisals and not allow the whole garrison to
proceed. Has, however, detained only Brigade Major Campbell
and Capt. Dean. Complains of the invectives and false charges of
the gentlemen Campbells, General and Secretary, and their strata-
gems, but on his part he allowed the General and family to embark.
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P.S. — Since writing, Mr. James Campbell has sent him, to forward
to New York, not the correspondence with his general, but that
with himself (Galvez). Has told him if he does not send the former
the latter shall not go. Sends enclosed the last paragraph of a
letter written by Mr. C. to Major General Espeleta.
Signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 169. Translation. Vol. 48, No. 216.
6 pages and 5 pages.
Enclosing Gazeta de Madrid, 4 Sep.
Jas. Campbell to Brig. Gen. Ezpeletta, 18 Dec.
Bernardo de Galvez to Don Frederico Baron de Winterfeldt.
1781, December 30. Havannah. — Passport and orders as to
delivery of dispatches to Sir Henry Clinton.
Copy. Vol. 48, No. 217. 1 page.
Troops.
1781, December 30. Charlestown. — Account of subsistence due
to the officers of the 2d Battalion of the 84th Regt. of Highlanders
detached and on service in the Southern District of North America,
down to the 23d February, 1782. Signed Lt. Col. John Small.
£1,304 2s. 6d. With note by Samuel Bliss. Followed by certificate
of the officers of that battalion to the truth of the sums named in
the foregoing a/c. (Qy. see also note by Leslie, 31 December.)
True copy. Vol. 23, Nos. 36-37. 3 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Comte de Rochambeau.
1781, December 31. N. York. — Acknowledges letter of 9th inst.,
and thanks for assistance to Lord Cornwallis. On the arrival of
Capt. Vallancey, the paymaster, the amount was immediately
directed to be issued and is now at Williamsburg ready to be sent
by a flag of truce. Agrees to exchanges proposed by his Excellency.
Has no French officer to exchange for Lord Rawdon, but encloses
a list of American colonels, any of whom he would be glad to give
in exchange.
Copy. Vol. 29, No. 32. 2 pages.
Brig. General George Garth to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 31. Kingston, Jamaica. — Requests that he will
signify his appointment as Brigadier General to his agents that they
may obtain without further difficulty his salary from Government.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 12, No. 196. 1 page.
Enclosing Cox, Mair & Cox to [Brig. Gen. Garth], 5 Sep.
Gov. and Council of Georgia to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 31. Savannah. — Signed by Sir James Wright,
A. Stokes, Lewis Johnston and others. Recommending Mr. Graham
to succeed Mr. Cameron.
Original. Vol. 23, No. 44. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Sir James Wright to Sir H. Clinton, 2 Jan., 1782.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 125 ;
Lansdowne MSS. 68, fo. 213.
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Messrs. Gordon, Biddulph & Gordon.
1780, December 31. State of Accounts. Balance due to Govern-
1781, December 31. ment 31 Dec, £8,476 145. Id.
Draft. Vol. 35, No. 53. 1 page.
Hessians.
Return of necessaries received from the Quarter Master General's
Stores for the use of various Hessian regiments at Philadelphia,
and during the years 1779 and 1780, signed Abraham Iredell,
Storekeeper. The last date mentioned on the papers is 31 Dec,
1781, the day on which particulars had been handed in.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 119. 2 pages.
Lieut. General Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 31. Charlestown. — Note on a wrapper. Begins
" This will explain to your Excellency in regard to Col. Small's
officers." [It seems possible that this may have covered the account
dated 30 Dec. (see under Troops).]
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 41. 1 page.
Lieut. General Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1781, December 31. Charlestown.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 34. 2 pajes.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 435.
Prisoners.
Expenditures for the American prisoners by Joshua Loring,
Commissary General of Prisoners at New York, from 27 August,
1776, to 31 December, 1781.
Original. Vol. 56, No. 26. 2 pages.
Account of fuel issued for (American) prisoners confined in the
Sugar House Prison in New York from 1 July, 1780, to 31 December,
1781 ; also fuel and candles issued to the Provost Marshal for the
prisoners in his custody for the same period.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 6. 1 page.
N. D. [? 1781, December]. Flatlands. Money due to the in-
habitants for boarding American prisoners (agreeable to their
orders), £2,164 Is. 3d. Gives names of prisoners, names of in-
habitants, orders accepted, and not accepted. Marked No. 3.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 9. 3 pages.
N. D. [? 1781, Dec.]. New Utrecht.— List of money due to
inhabitants of New Utreght (sic) for boarding continental and other
officers, prisoners, £2,208 13s. 3d. Marked No. 2.
Vol. 31, No. 10. 2 pages.
N. D. [1781, December]. — Memorandum of cash due for the
board of the American Officers quartered on Long Island. A re-
capitulation of the totals of 6 papers, two of them the above under
Flatlands and New Utrecht.
Vol. 31, No. 11. 9 lines.
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Troops.
Paper showing the established allowance of fuel and candles for
barrack rooms for 52 weeks — 13| cords of wood and 26 lbs. candles —
and the amount to the garrison at New York, including refugees
and distressed persons between 1 Jan. and 31 December, 1781 —
23,124 cords of wood and 61,297 candles.
Vol. 47, No. 239. 2 pages.
1781, December 31. — State of balances due to and from the
agents to the contractors from 11 November, 1779, to this date.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 52. 1 page.
Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir H. Clinton.
1781, December 31. Philadelphia. — Change of cantonments for
British and German prisoners of war.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 37. 2 pages.
Enclosing Gen. Washington to Sir Henry Clinton, 6 Dec.
Lieutenant Bach.
N. D. [1781]. — Memorandum, that Lt. Bach of the Anspach
Yagers, a corporal and nine privates were with Phillips up James
River. He is embarked this morning, and wishes to have his
dividend, amounting to £47 sterling.
Vol. 24, No. 124. 5 lines.
Mary Calello, signed Colella, to Gen. James Robertson.
N. D. [? 1781].— Memorial. Is widow of Hamilton Calello, late
of Maryland, who on account of his loyalty was seized and put in
irons in jail. Having escaped he entered as sailing master on the
Rodney privateer and was killed in a hurricane. Is entirely destitute
and begs rations. Certified by Hugh Dean. Compare papers under
22 June, 1781.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 5. 2 pages.
Maj. James Campbell to Gen. Espeleta.
N. D. [Query about end of 1781].— Translated. To the effect
that he has seen Governor Chester's letter from Charlestown to Lord
George Germain as it is printed in the New York Gazette, and from
that, and the remembrance that the Governor had a long conference
with General Galvez, does not doubt but that his own detention
was predetermined before the time General Galvez professes, and
can guess what was further concerted at that conference vizt., the
recommending to Governor Chester (in return for the protection,
&c, granted) to be the panegyrist of General Galvez.
Copy. Vol. 51, No. 105. I page.
John Clarke to Lt. Gen. James Robertson.
N. D. [? 1781-1782]. — Memorial. His imprisonment and suffer-
ings. Begs some provision for his wife and children. With certi-
ficate by D. Mathews, Mayor.
Autograph, signed. Vol. 31, No. 224. 1 page.
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Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Roger Morris.
N. t). [1781.] — Instructions as Inspector of Refugees.
Copy. Vol. 31, No. 1. 2 pages.
East Florida.
N. D. [1781.] — Memorial from sundry inhabitants of East
Florida, and of the Loyalists ready to embark and others to Lieut.
Gen. Leslie. Asking for a small number of troops to protect them
in settlements on St. Mary's River. The first name is John Graham,
for himself and Richard Oswald and James Graham.
Original. Vol. 56, No. 21. 3 pages.
Andrew Elliot and others.
N. D. [Perhaps 1781 or 1782.]— List of officers of the police at
New York, with their salaries.
Duplicate. Vol. 31, No. 102. 1 page.
Richard Lorentz, Paymaster of the Hessian Troops.
1781. — "Memorandum for Capt. Smith." Signed by Richard
Lorentz. Observation on presenting the account of subsistence for
the Hessian troops under Sir H. Clinton.
Original. Vol. 28, No. 188. 1 page.
Provincial Troops.
1781. — Return of 165 days' forage money for the officers of Capt.
Althause's company of riflemen of the New York Volunteers com-
manded by Lieutenant Colonel Turnbull, for the year 1781. [For
the warrant to pay see 3 Sept., 1782.]
Copy. Vol. 37, No. 37. 1 page.
John Rice.
N. D. [1 1781.]— Note. Begs to succeed the late Mr. Winslow
as Deputy Commissary of Prisoners.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 323. 1 page.
Schedules.
1780 and 1781. — " Schedule of Correspondence with Earl Corn-
wallis, Lt. Gen. Leslie, and Lt. Col. Balfour to be left." Six bundles.
Vol. 19, No. 27. 1 page.
To 1781. — Schedule of Inclosures — consisting of letter from the
Adjutant-General to Lieutenant General Robertson [n. d.], several
returns from Mr. Weir, letters from Majors Bruen and Robertson, &c.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 154. 1 page.
Troops.
N. D. [? 1781.]— Sketch of a plan for a board of works to be
appointed to control and direct upon general principles the various
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departments of the army to include all the contingencies, charges
and works as may be denominated extra, leaving the particular detail
of each department to its own government.
Original. Vd. 53, No. 95. 3 pages.
1778 to 1781. — Abstract of provisions issued to the 1st Battalion
71st Regiment on consecutive dates once in two months between these
dates. Showing the number of rations, price and where, issued.
Signed Gregory Townsend, Assistant Deputy Commissary.
Ditto for the second battalion, same periods.
Original. Vol. 53, Nos. 102, 103. 2 pages.
Warrants.
1781. — Abstracts of warrants granted on account, to the several
departments at Charlestown, South Carolina, within this year.
£469,471 176-. Id.
Original. Vol. 56, No. 78. 4 pages.
1779, 1780, and 1781.— Note for filling up warrant to Samuel
Hicks for the sum of £62 7s. Id., amount due to transport ships
" Wisk " and " Regard " within these vears.
Vol. 50, No. 291. S lines.
[ ] to Major Bruen.
N. D. [1781.] — Extract of a letter to Major Bruen from a
gentleman conversant in business to whom he had submitted the
consideration of some papers for his opinion. In the paper entitled
■' Sketch of the Quarter Master General's Department at New York
for three months from the 1st of January to the 31st of March,
1781," it is shown that when the vessels, horses and wagons become
the property of Government there would be a saving of £186,802
10s. $d. per annum in the Quarter Master General's Department
alone. Remarks that there is no allowance made for wear and tear
of such articles and the allowance for pay and provisions of .the
men is insufficient ; there is also no allowance for first cost of these
vessels, &c. In a ** Comparative view to purchase or hire," &c.
there is no expenditure for support of these expensive engines of
land and water carriage. Therefore this account should be made
up before the Board of General Officers determine whether there
would be a saving to Government in purchasing instead of hiring as
before.
Vol. 34, No. 123. 3 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Sir Charles Gould.
1782, January 2. New York. — That Colonel Cosmo Gordon
persisting in his desire for a trial by Court-Martial, he encloses copy
of report of Board of General Officers to whom he had referred the
matter.
Copy. Vol. 47, No. 223. 2 pages
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General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1782, January 2. New York.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 147. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 179.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, January 2. Whitehall— No. 96.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7, No. 119. 6 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 1 ; copies
685, fo. 242; and Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to General Haldimand.
1782, January 2. Whitehall.— No. 34.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 191. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Brit, Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21704, No. 146 ;
copies 21808, No. 3 ; 21710, No. 61 ; draft Public Record Office,
Colonial Corres., Quebec, 19, No. 1 ; copies Am. & W. I. 685, fo.
246; Sackville MSS.
Governor Sir James Wright to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, January 2. Savannah in Georgia.
Signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 43. 1 page.
Enclosing Council of Georgia (A. Stokes and others) to Sir H.
Clinton, 31 Dec, 1781.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 131 ;
Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 209.
Evacuation of Charlestown.
1782, January 3. Briton Transport, off New York. — List of
transports appointed to receive the garrison of Charlestown, stores,
inhabitants, etc. Shows those bound for New York, Jamaica,
St. Lucia, England, those left at St. Augustine to sail for New York in
the spring, bound for St. Augustine, and sailed for Halifax.
2 copies. Vol. 56, No. 79. 3 pages each.
Major Duncan Drummond to Lt. Col. William Crosbie.
1782, January 3. New York.
Copy. Vol, 24, No. 18. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Major Drummond to Sir H. Clinton, 18 Mar.
Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Lord George Germain.
1782, January 3. — " Soon after my arrival here I did myself the
honour to write your Lordship by a private schooner, at which time
I intimated my having recalled the garrison of Wilmington. They
soon after arrived here under Major Craig, whose services during
his command in North Carolina do him honour and I do not doubt
have been mentioned to your Lordship by the Commander-in-Chief.
It is with much concern that I am obliged to inform your Lordship
of the almost total revolt of this Province. Since our misfortunes in
Virginia many persons in whom we placed confidence have
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abandoned us, and those, who by their former exertions have
rendered themselves obnoxious to the rebels, or who from inclination
still adhere to their loyalty, being drove with their families from
their possessions, and deprived of every means of support, are now
become a burthen upon us, which tho' great, cannot with humanity
be avoided.
" Brigadier General Stuart fell back to a position on this neck,
six miles from town, where we have constructed such works as render
his encampment formidable. A strong post on the east side of
Cooper River gives us a communication with the main on our right,
and Major Craig, with six hundred men, holds John and James
Islands, which form the left of our position.
" Your Lordship will observe the narrow limits to which we are
now confined, but Sr. Henry's instructions to me were to make my
first object the defence and safety of this town, which I should risk
was I to extend my posts farther. I have represented to his Ex-
cell* the absolute necessity of a reinforcement, if it is intended
that the army here should act offensively. My being intirely
destitute of real cavalry creates infinite difficulties, and obliges me
to supply their place with mounted infantry, who from inexperience
in that line must fight under every disadvantage. I take the liberty
to assure your Lordship that without cavalry his Majesty's arms can
never be decisively successful in this country. If an established
regiment of Dragoons was sent here they could be mounted very
tollerably on the horses now employed by the mounted infantry.
" The great superiority of the enemy's horse renders it impossible
to procure any certain intelligence. We have been frequently
deceived with regard to the troops they expect from the northward ;
they are now, however, near at hand, and must join in a few days.
Green's position is on the south side of Edisto, where he waits
their arrival. At present his force in Continentals is not very con-
siderable, but having the whole militia at his orders gives him a
numerous army.
" I have detached two hundred men and some artillery men to
Georgia, and am ready on the enemy's pointing that way to give
them further succours. It is out of my power to reinforce St.
Augustine, but I intend immediately to compleat it in provisions
for five months ; this I am enabled to do by the arrival of the English
fleet under the convoy of the Astrea, Rotterdam, and Duke de
Chartres, which I have the pleasure to inform your Lordship arrived
safe here. The Cork fleet convoyed by the Quebeck also came
off this Bar some days since, and after sending in a few vessels
bound for this port, proceeded for New York without communicating
with me.
" I have received many applications from the civil officers lately
arrived from England requiring support, which I cannot grant
them without disobeying the Commander-in-Chief's positive instruc-
tions. However they receive salaries by being appointed to the
Board of Police, which is all the assistance I can at present afford
them. I have the honour to be, &c.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 82. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, see 12 March.
380
Captain John Smith to Major Duncan Drummond.
1782, January 3. New York. — Encloses copies of the Commander-
in-Chiefs letters to Mr. Robinson relative to proceedings of the
Board upon the public accounts. Requests he will transmit, in
return, copies of such as he may have written that gentlemen on
the same subject, for His Excellency's information.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 162. 1 page.
Governor Patrick Tonyn to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, January 3. St. Augustine. — The state of this Province
nearly the same as formerly represented, and there is every reason
to expect the forces of the King of Spain early in the spring. Re-
quests reinforcements. Adds, in a postscript, list of bills drawn
to liquidate ordnance and Indian accounts, which he begs may be
honoured. The bills amount to £688 2s. 4d.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, Nos. 45 and 46. 4 pages.
Two extracts of the above. Vol. 30, Nos. 148 and 194.
Major Duncan Drummond to John Smith, Esq., Secretary.
1782, January 4. New York. — Acknowledges letter of 3rd inst.
enclosing letters of 8th and 12th December from His Excellency
Mr. Robinson. Transmits in return copies of letters of 8th and 17th
Dec, which he had written to Mr. Robinson.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 161. 1 page.
Major Oliver De Lancey to Lieut. Thomas Okerson.
1782, January 5. Head Quarters. — In answer to letter " of
yesterday." Can have no objection to his stating to the Com-
mander-in-Chief his situation and the transaction to which he alludes.
But it will be necessary to inform him that whatever services were
intended were prevented by circumstances, and the recompence
received was in consequence of the zeal showed and not for any
advantage arising to Government.
Signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 196. 2 pages.
Board of General Officers.
1782, January 6. Head Quarters. — Minutes of a meeting. The
Board consisted of Sir Henry Clinton, Gens. Robertson, Paterson,
Knyphausen, O'Hara, and Col. Dalrymple, Adl. Digby assisting.
Peter Russel, secretary. Discuss letters from Gen. Leslie, Gov.
Wright and Lt. Col. Clarke. Resolved that Leslie can spare for
Savannah 500 men, but the officers judge it right that about 1,000
men should be held in readiness to embark (from New York) in case
his next dispatch should contain such information as may make it
necessary to send them to him.
Vol. 26, No. 146. 1 page.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Lieut. Col. Alured Clarke.
1782, January 6. New York.
Sketch. Vol. 23. No. 49. 6 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 413.
581
Sir Henry Clinton to Governor Sir James Wright.
1782, January 6. New York.
Sketch or Draft.. Vol. 23. No. 50. 3 pages. Copies 17, No. 125;
15, No. 289.
Copies, Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 409 ; 298,
fo. 492.
Lieut. Col. W. Crosbie to Major Duncan Drummond.
1782, January 7. New York.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 17. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Major Drummond to Sir H. Clinton, 18 March.
Memorandum that Wynant Williams was dispatched with letter
from the Hon. Wm. Smith, to whom not stated, on the 7th
January, 1782.
Vol. 11, No. 181. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. General Leslie.
1782, January 8.— No. 6,
Sketch or Draft. Vol. 23, No. 48. 4 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office. Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 417.
Peter John.
1782, January 8. New York. — Certificate signed by Cadwallader
Colden as to his honesty, industry and loyalty.
Original. Vol. 31. No. 181. 1 page.
John Tunno to the [South Carolina] Board of Police.
1782, January 8. Charlestown. — Petition, countersigned Ths.
Winstanley. Praying that execution be still delayed till he is able
to discharge his debts to Mr. Ogilvie.
Original. Vol. 23, No. 70. 3 pages.
Enclosed by John Tunno to Sir H. Clinton, 5 February.
Peter John to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, January 9. — Memorial. That he has been driven from
his home. Has two sons in Col. Fanning's Regiment, is aged and
infirm and cannot support his wife and five children. On the back
is an order from Thos. Murray, A.D.C., dated 11 January, to issue
provisions for all.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 180. 2 pages.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, January 11. Philadelphia. — The Commissioners are
primarily not to arrange about exchanges, but about expenses.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 38. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 183.
Davis Lewis, Surgeon King's Rangers, to Dr. Marshall.
1782, January 12. Halifax. — Represents that every week one
or two of those men from the Stanislaus (prison ship) who are on
382
board as guards are brought to his hospital senseless. Requests
him to represent the matter to Brig. Gen. Campbell and point out
the necessity of withdrawing the aforesaid guard from that ship.
Copy from the original letter, And. Finucane, Secy. Vol. 13,
No. 231. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to J. Smith, 10 February.
Board of General Officers.
1782, January 14. Head Quarters, New York. — Minutes of a
meeting. Same Board as on 6 January above. Consideration of
measures to be taken to quiet the minds of the Loyalists, alarmed
by the 10th article of the capitulation of York Town.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 148. 2 pages.
Major Abraham Skinner to Joshua Loring.
1782, January 14. Elizath Town. — Proposal for exchange of
Burgoyne for rank, as fixed by tarif, against prisoners taken at the
Cedars, provided some allowance is made for the French officers
sent in on parole in 1777. Will exchange the other prisoners except
Lord Comwallis.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 115. 2 pages.
Annexed to J. Loring. Statement of Exchange of Prisoners
since 3 September, 1781 [see summer of 1782].
Lewis Davis, Surgeon.
1782, January 15. Halifax. — Examination, concerning above
letter to Mr. Marshall.
Copy. Vol. 13, No. 230. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to John Smith, 10 Feb., 1782.
John Myer, late of Bergen County, to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, January 15. New York. — Petition signed Johnnes Mejer.
Was obliged to take refuge within the lines, with his wife and seven
children, from resentment of the rebels, and leave his farm. Has
endeavoured to support them till the present, but his horse dying
and his family sick, is compelled to implore provisions. Certified
by David Peek, John Ackerson, Major D. Isaac Browne of the 4th
Batt. Jersey Volunteers, and by Thos. Outwater.
Original. Vol. 29, Nos. 171 and 172. 3 pages.
Board of General Officers.
1782, January 17. Head Quarters, New York. — Minutes of a
meeting. Same Board as on 6 January above. Same subject as
previous meeting of the 14th January.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 150. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie.
1782, January 17. New York.— No. 7.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 47. 7 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 439.
383
John Marshall and others.
1782, January 17. Halifax. — Report of Hospital Staff and
Regimental Surgeons. As to the disease in question, it appears
to be the jail or hospital fever. Submit that the " Stanislaus "
prison ship be destroyed. The prison ships in that harbour in the
winter cannot fail to foster malignant diseases. Also that the naval
and prison hospitals are too close together, and that as the disease
has found its way into the regimental hospital, strict attention
should be paid to space, air, cleanliness and separation between the
sick and healthy.
True copy. Signed A. Finucane. Vol. 13, No. 229. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to John Smith, 10 Feb., 1782.
1782, January 18. — Deposition of Abraham Teller — part of a
paper complaining of Colonel Morris, see under Loyalists, 25 Dec,
1781.
Major Duncan Drummond to Lt. Col. Wm. Crosbie.
1782, January 19. New York.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 15. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Maj. Drummond to Sir H. Clinton, 18 March.
Treasury.
1782, January 19. — Contract with William Mills for victualling
3,250 men in America. Like contracts entered into with nine others.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 166. 13 pages.
Enclosed by John Robinson to the Commanding Officer at New
York [Sir H. Clinton], *29 January, 1782.
Joshua Loring to Major Abraham Skinner.
1782, January 20. Eliza'11 Town.— Will meet him at Decker's
Ferry on Thursday as early as he pleases.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 116. 1 page.
Annexed to J. Loring. Statement of Exchange of Prisoners
since 3 September, 1781 [see summer of 1782].
COMTE DE ROCHAMBEAU to GEN. SlR HENRY CLINTON.
1782, January 20. Williamsburg. — Has received by Capt.
Armstrong letter of 31 December and 10 January. Sends back
paroles of the three officers whom he desires to exchange and to
supply that of Maj . Barclay he sends duplicate of exchange proposed
by Clinton with his own consent annexed. Lord Rawdon in his
parole takes the title of Brig. General, and in consequence believes
he can only be exchanged against one of equal grade. However,
will send to Washington the list of American Colonels offered in
exchange, and if he desires any of them to be exchanged for Lord
Rawdon will put no opposition. Sends receipt of the Treasurer
for the sum they were happy to lend to Cornwallis. " The
Treasurer has found over the debt, the sum of 1,031 J. 4 sols, which
has been remitted to the captain of the flag."
Copy. Vol. 29, No. 47. 1 page.
384
Ensign Charles Davys Whitley.
1782, January 20. Charles Town. — Certificate by Major John
Campbell, commanding the Volunteers of Ireland, as to wound and
death of Ensign Whitley.
Copy. Vol. 43, No. 242. A few lines.
Annexed to Warrant to Mrs. Whitley, 28 August, 1782.
William Wiederholt to [ ].
1782, January 20. Marston's Wharf. — In answer to a letter
gives narrative of the affair to which the memorial of David
Dobson relates. A court-martial has been ordered to enquire into
the attack on the refugee Dobson by some German soldiers.
Autograph signed letter . Vol. 31, No. 205. 2 pages.
Lt. Col. Jambs Bruce and 6 other Officers to Brig. Gen.
John Campbell.
1782, January 21. Halifax. — Having considered the report
signed by Dr. Marshal and the surgeons of the garrison relative to
the sickness among the men acting as guards on the " Stanislaus,"
they are of opinion it would be imprudent to continue a guard on
board said prison ship, and that the sentinels should be placed at a
proper distance from the naval and prison hospitals.
True copy. Signed And. Finucane, Secy. Vol. 13, No. 232.
2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to John Smith, 10 Feb., 1782.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Joshua Loring.
i
1782, January 21. New York. — Directions to ratify proposal of
Burgoyne's exchange. To enquire the reasons why the enemy
refuse to exchange Lord Cornwallis, or whether they adhere to
exchange him for Mr. Laurens, &c, &c.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 118. 3 pages.
Annexed to J. Loring. Statement of Exchange of Prisoners since
3 September, 1781 [see summer of 1782].
Lt. Col. William Crosbie to Major Duncan Drummond.
1782, January 21. New York.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 16. 2 pages.
Endosed by Maj. Drummond to Sir H. Clinton, 18 Mar.
Thomas Skottowe to Lt. Col. Nisbet Balfour.
1782, January 21. Charlestown. — That in conformity with the
King's commands he left England last February to take up his
duties as Secretary of the Province, but finds in consequence of the
distracted state of the country and the narrow limits of the King's
authority, the emoluments of his office are inadequate to his support.
Desires therefore a seat at the Board of Police with other civil
officers.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 60. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, 2 February.
385
Board of General Officers.
1782, January 23. Head Quarters. — Minutes marked " Extract."
Written by and signed Peter Russel. Same Board as shown above
6 January. Same subject as on 14 January. Approve measure of
writing to Leslie and to Clarke that the Commander-in-Chief and
every officer will pay the same attention to the interests and
security of all H. M. loyal subjects everywhere as they do to those
of the troops under their orders. On the impropriety and incon-
venience of reviving the civil government in New York.
Vol. 26, No. 156. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1782, January 23. New York. — Observations on Major Drum-
mond and his " Comparative View " and on the Board of General
Officers. Is at a loss to know to what contracts the Major alludes
in his letter of 17th December. As to the army train, the manage-
ment is still in the same Department, and is still hired at the same
rates as when he himself first took command of the army, but
refers him to the enclosed letter. Major Drummond's remarks on
the present situation are rather foreign to the object of his com-
mission. Will send remaining papers laid before the Board.
Draft. Vol. 24, No. 23. 3 pages.
Enclosing Lord Cathcart to Sir H. Clinton, 17 Dec, 1779.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1782, January 23. New York. — Is ready to send Commissioners.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 153. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 187.
J. Paterson and W. Dalrymple to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, January 23. New York.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 155. 2 pages. Draft No. 152.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 379.
COMTE DE ROCHAMBEAU to GENERAL SlR HENRY CLINTON.
1782, January 23. Williamsburg. — Has received a letter from
Washington, who is of the same opinion as himself that Lord
Rawdon having signed his parole as Brigadier General can only
be exchanged against one of the same grade, and proposes Brig.
Gen. Moultrie of South Carolina.
Copy. Vol. 29, No. 48. 1 page.
Copy in the Archives de la Guerre, Paris, 3734.
Major Abraham Skinner to Joshua Loring.
1782, January 23. Elizath Town. — The severe storm and the ice
will delay them both. Proposes Monday.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 119. 1 page.
Annexed to J. Loring. Statement of Exchange of Prisoners since
3 September, 1781 [see summer of 1782].
2b
386
Sir Henry Clinton to Governor William Franklin.
1782, January 24. Head Quarters, New York.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 50. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 297, fo. 501.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1782, January 24. New York.— No. 153.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 159. 8 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo.
383 ; copy 309, fo. 350.
Schedule of enclosures in above letter.
Vol. 26, No. 157. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 393.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1782, January 25. New York.— No. 154.
Triplicate copy. Vol. 26, No. 158. 3 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 468.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
1782, January 25. New York. — Same as that on 23 January.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 122. 3 pages.
Major Duncan Drummond, Commissary of Accounts, to Major
Gen. Wm. Dalrymple, Quarter Master General.
1782, January 25. New York. — Encloses for his perusal remarks
and observations on the three first quarters of expenditures of the
public money in his department. Requests further explanation on
these several heads of expense before he can affix his signature to
accounts of such magnitude.
Copy Vol. 35, No. 95. 1 page.
Enclosing Maj. Drummond to Sir H. Clinton, 13 March.
John Adams to Joshua Loring.
1782, January 26. Elizath Town. — Received letter addressed to
Mr. Skinner, who on account of indisposition could not attend
appointment. Does not know what day is appointed . Is distressed
at murder of Capt. Jacques. Will do all in his power to detect
murderer.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 120. 1 page.
Annexed to J. Loring. Statement of Exchange of Prisoners since
3 September, 1781 [see summer of 1782].
Captain Nisbet to Thomas Irving.
1782, January 26. Charlestown. — Encloses by command of
Leslie extract of a letter to the General. Asks him to point out in
a letter in what particulars he as Receiver General will interfere
with Mr. Cruden. (No. 2 of a paper of correspondence of Mr. Irving
with the Commander-in-Chief.)
Copy. Vol. 25, No. 87a. 1 page.
387
Henry Daniel Beck.
1782, January 27. From on board a ship in the harbour of the
Savannah. — Certificate signed by James Campbell, major of brigade,
as to the services of Henry Daniel Beck as surgeon's mate.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 210. 1 page.
John P. Smith to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, January 28. New York. — Petition. That he left a farm
in Orange County. Entered service of government in this city.
Taken by the Americans when passing to Philadelphia. His
sufferings in jails, etc., have brought on a rheumatic complaint
" which disqualifies from labor." Seeks some relief from the royal
charity. Signed also by one or two officers of the Provincial Troops,
and with a recommendation by Wm. Bayard, 9 February.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 167. 2 pages.
Duke of Argyll to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, January 29. London. — At the earnest desire of Brig.
General John Campbell, commanding at Halifax, transmits a
memorial to his Excellency begging the favour of its being recom-
mended to his Majesty. Need say nothing in favour of the services
and pretensions of the two gentlemen concerned. As the corps was
raised in Argyllshire and the officers are all connections and friends,
is persuaded he will excuse the trouble.
Copy. Vol. 47, No. 75. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir Guy Carleton, 30 July.
Hospital at Fair Lawn — Colleton's House.
1782, January 29. — Court of enquiry held at Charlestown by
order of Lt. Gen. Leslie for the purpose of enquiring how and
in what manner the hospital was destroyed and the sick
made prisoners by the enemy when under the command of
Captain McLean, 2nd Battalion 84th Regiment. Signed Paston
Gould, President.
Containing : — Narrative by Capt. McLean and letters, —
from William Brereton to Capt. McLean, 10 Nov., 1781 ; Major
Doyle to Officer Commanding at Fair Lawn, Capt. McLean
to Colonel Stuart, and Capt McLean to Major Doyle, 11
November ; Major Doyle to Capt. McLean or Officer Com-
manding at Fair Lawn, and Capt. McLean to Lt. Col. Balfour,
12 November ; Major Doyle to Capt. McLean and Capt.
McLean to Major Doyle, 13 Nov. ; Capt. McLean to Maj.
Doyle and Major Doyle to Capt. McLean, 14 November ;
Capt. McLean to Major Doyle and to Lt. Col. Balfour, 15
November; Major Doyle to Capt. McLean, and Capt.
McLean to Brig. Gen. Stuart and to Lt. Col. Balfour, 16
November ; and Major Doyle to Capt. McLean, 17 November.
Signed. Vol. 52, No. 146. 30 pages.
Supposed enclosure in Lt. Gen. Leslie's letter of 31 January.
388
Governor William Franklin to General biR Henry Clinton.
1782, January 29. New York.
Copij. Vol. 17, No. 51. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 297, fo. 502.
Lt. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, January 29. Near Charlestown Camp. — Receipt of letters.
Sends returns of the army. The several detached corps of cavalry
have been incorporated into distinct ones under Lt. Col. Thompson ;
trom the unwearied attention and diligent efforts of that officer
they are become respectable. Men of Provincial Light Infantry
are sent back to their battalions or incorporated with others. Has
put a stop to the purchase of horses. Appointments made by
Maj. Gen. Gould and himself which have not been approved are
withdrawn. Mr. Beane is announced as Commissary of Musters.
Men from New York are safely arrived. Invalids are sent to
Europe. The people are daily coming to seek protection, " which
tho' entailling a burden on ourselves, is not to be refused them :
I regret the heavy and increasing expence of provisions and money
incurred by this means and by the militia now with us ; but their
misery and helpless situation justifies our attention to them, tho',
perhaps, their services are not to be esteemed an equivalent. Every
possible attention is paid by me to public expenditures, and to the
reducing them. Constant demands are made to me for payment
of expences incurred before my arrival." The Legion and Lt. Col.
Simcoe's Corps shall be sent first opportunity. These drafts weaken
his effective force, and nothing material can be hoped from offensive
operations. From the large inundations made by Col. Moncrief in
front of the town, apprehends sickness among the troops. The
South Carolina Regiment being weak in officers he has appointed
Lt. McLean to the troop vacant by the death of Capt. Campbell.
Sends return of refugees fed from the King's stores in Charlestown,
return of the militia doing duty on James Island, and abstract of
pay due to field officers of the militia according to rates established
by Lord Cornwallis and Lord Rawdon.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 51. 7 paqen.
Lt. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, January 29. Camp near Charlestown. — Major Craig has
permission to repair to New York. Lt. Col. Thomas is to take
command of James Island. Mai or Dansey, of the 30th Regiment,
is likewise ordered there.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 53. 1 page
Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, January 29. Camp. — Reminds his Excellency of his
promise that his stay here should not be for a long time. Is
anxious to go away before summer to attend to his private business.
Has had a fall from his horse.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 54. 1 page.
389
Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, January 29. Camp near Charles Town. — Sir, — Having
received such information of General Marian's situation on the
north side of the Cooper as to induce me to detach against him,
a party under the command of Major Brereton, consisting of the
cavalry, flank corps & volunteers of Ireland, was crossed to Daniel's
Island, and moved from thence ; a small corps under Capt. Roberts,
of the 63rd Regt. marched also from Haddul's Point, the whole to
form a junction and proceed against the enemy ; but they having
got intelligence of our design, and it being apprehended they would
in consequence retire, it was thought advisable to send on the
cavalry ; they were accordingly pushed forward, & found the enemy
to the number of 400 drawn up on horse back to receive them,
seventy of the cavalry under Major Coffin charged with great
gallantry, cut to pieces and took near 100 of the rebels ; the whole
returned to their different stations the proceeding day, with the
loss of Capt. Campbell of the South Carolina Regt., killed, and
Capt. Campbel of the same Regt. and two privates, wounded.
On the 13th of December I received intelligence of Mr. Green's
intentions of detaching a very strong corps against Major Craig
(who was judiciously posted at William Gibb's on John's Island),
supported by his whole army, which had crossed the Eddisto for
that purpose, and moved towards Stono. Notwithstanding their
great superiority I am sensible they would not have succeeded in
their attempt, which was hazardous, tho' well concerted, yec very
little was to be gained by their defeat, which must have been partial,
and so many circumstances concurring to induce me to prevent
the attempt, that I ordered the Island to be evacuated ; Major
Craig crossed that night, and the following day to Perrineau's on
James Island, and took post there, near to the four redoubts Colonel
Moncrief had previously directed to be constructed for the more
effectual security of that Island.
I must add, the quitting of John's Island, tho' under the circum-
stances I have described, was well conducted, and effected without
any loss. A few of the enemy appeared as the rear had finished
its embarkation.
' ' The rebels left the Island immediately, much disappointed. They
lay some days near Jacksonbourgh. Mr. Greene has since moved
back and recrossed the Eddisto, occupying nearly his former posi-
tion ; some of his cavalry and light troops are advanced towards
Beacon Bridge, with a few of the former on this side, for the purpose
of patroling.
" B. General Marian's people are strongly posted on the borders
of a swamp, near to Strawberry Ferry — suspicious and jealous of
our intentions.
" General Wayne march'd about a fortnight past, towards Georgia,
with a corps of cavalry and infantry. I sent Colonel Moncrief
immediately on learning it, to Savanah to put the works there in
the best possible state of defence, leaving to his excellent judgement
the making such additions as he should think necessary. I expect
much from the spirit and alacrity his presence will diffuse thro'
all ranks in that place, &* I "cannot omit expressing to your Excel-
390
lency the high sense I entertain, and the acknowledgements that
are due to that gentleman for his very great alacrity on this occasion.
" I am to inform you, Sir, that one hundred and fifty men have
been sent to Georgia, principally recruits and recovered men belong-
ing to the corps there.
" The Garrison Company is still stationed at Fort Arbuthnot,
now consisting of about 170 men ; they are settled with by their
late corps. I have attached Lieutenant Cameron to that company —
an officer from half pay ; he has been often wounded, and repeatedly
made prisoner by the enemy. Captain Brown having brought no
subaltern officer with him, will explain to your Excellency the
necessity for this appointment.
" At the request of Major Craig, commanding on John's Island,
a General Court Martial was directed to set there, for the tryal of
several most desperate and daring villains, who had made a practice
of plundering the inhabitants ; it becoming absolutely necessary to
check so violent a breach of good order and discipline, I was under
the necessity of ordering one of the two condemned to die, for
immediate execution. He was a Serjeant of the Legion. I have
the honor," &c.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 52. 6 pages.
Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, January 29. Camp. — In case of anything serious here he
must appoint Colonels Westerhagen and Binning to act as Brigadier
Generals, they being both senior to Brig. Gen. Stewart. Is General
de Bose to receive bat and forage money as Lt. General or Major
General ?
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 55. 1 page.
John Robinson to the Officer Commanding at New York [Sir
Henry Clinton].
1782, January 29. Treasury Chambers. — Sends the enclosed.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 165. 1 page.
Enclosing Treasury Contract with W. Mills and others, 19 Jan.
Thomas Irving to Lieut. General Leslie.
1782, January 30. Charlestown —No. 4 of a set of correspon-
dence respecting the Receiver General's Office.
Copy. Vol. 25, No. 88. 3 pages.
Thomas Irving to Lieut. General Alexr. Leslie.
1782, January 31. Charlestown Camp.— With extract of his
shorter letter of 4 December.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 61. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Lieut. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, 2 Feb.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1. 143 ; fo. 55 ;
Lansdowne MSS. 68,^147.
391
Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, January 31. Camp near Charlestown. — Transmits pro-
ceedings of the Board assembled to enquire into the loss of the
Hospital at Colleton House [see 29 January].
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 56. 1 page.
John Tunno to Lieut. General Alexr. Leslie.
1782, January 31. Charlestown. — Complaining of a late decision
of the Board of Police against him, and declaring his intention of
appealing to the Commander-in-Chief, unless he will interfere and
rectify this proceeding of the Board. Refers to the enclosed
memorial. Remarks on the policy of the Board, which he says
is calculated to strengthen the rebel interest. At the foot is a copy
of General Leslie's answer of 3 Feb., that he is sorry the Board
does not meet with his (Tunno's) approbation, but as it was estab-
lished by Lord Cornwallis, and approved by higher powers, he
cannot take it upon him to alter its form or establishment.
Signed letter. Vol. 23, Nos. 72 and 71, misplaced in binding.
5 pages.
Enclosing John Tunno to the Board of Police [S. Carolina],
8 Jan., 1782.
Enclosed by John Tunno to Sir H. Clinton, 5 February,
1782.
General Nathaniel Greene to Lieut. General Leslie.
1782, February 1. Head Quarters. — Has been waiting to see
whether he meant to justify and support the infraction of the
cartel by Lt. Col. Balfour in the discrimination among the prisoners
and in the execution of Col. Hayne. Before Cornwallis's answer
could be obtained he and his army were made prisoners, and the
matter has been before Congress. He would pursue the exchange
upon the plan of the cartel before their final decision if those prisoners
are liberated who have been subjects of discrimination. Capt.
Barry is ordered into confinement meanwhile. Threatens with
retaliation on the thousands of prisoners in their hands if he gives
support to what is unjust. Received his letter concerning Gov.
Burke ; he is now in N. Carolina, and before writing to him desires
to know whether he is to be considered a prisoner of war or prisoner
of state.
Copy. Vol. 53, No. 125. 4 pages. i
John Hinchman, late of Glocester County, West New Jersey, to
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 1. Brooklyn Ferry. — Memorial for increased
allowance on account of the arrival of his wife. With recommenda-
tion from the Board of Directors of Associated Loyalists, signed
Wm. Franklin, President, and followed by order for rations, 1 March,
by Thos. Murray, A.D.C.
Original. Vol. 29, Nos. 69-70. 3 pages.
392
Thomas Irving to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 1. Charlestown. — No. 5 of a paper endorsed
" Correspondence of Mr. Irving with the Commander-in-Chief
and Lt. Gen. Leslie respecting the Receiver General's Office "
Copy. Vol. 25, No. 88a. 2 pages.
Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 1. Near Charlestown Camp. — Has appointed
Mr. Graham to succeed the late Mr. Cameron as Superintendent of
Indian affairs until His Excellency's pleasure is known. Was
induced to do this by Sir James Wright and Lt. Col. Thompson,
and has signified it to Germain.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 57. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to William Deane Poyntz.
1782, February 2. New York.— Desires him to appoint a Deputy
or Assistant Pay Master to reside in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in
order to pay their subsistence to the troops who are prisoners of
war at that place and its neighbourhood.
Copy, signed. Vol. 39, No. 68. 1 page.
Enclosed by W. D. Poyntz to Sir G. Carleton, 24 May.
Thomas Irving to Capt. Nisbett, aide-de-camp to General Leslie.
1782, February 2. Charlestown. — A letter he encloses for General
Leslie respects the Board of Police ; he has altered the beginning
so that it reads simply as a letter. The Lt. Governor and some
other gentlemen desire that it should be sent to the Commander-
in-Chief, by the " Savage," as there is not time to make out a joint
representation as to the state of the Board in consequence of the
paragraph of Sir Henry Clinton's letter. They will take into con-
sideration that paragraph and transmit an answer to Gen. Leslie.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 62. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton on this day.
Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Robert Biddulph.
• 1782, February 2. Head Quarters Camp, near Charlestown. —
Directing him to pay in bills of exchange a certain proportion of all
sums issued on account of the extraordinary and contingent expenses
as that must contribute to keeping the exchange at par.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 66. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, 3 Feb.
Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 2. Camp near Charlestown. — Has laid the part
of his Excellency's letter relative to the Board of Police before that
Board and transmits their answer. Is waiting to hear before
reducing their salaries. A Board is now sitting to enquire what
393
ought to be paid for the houses taken from Loyalists, and its pro-
ceedings shall be sent to Head Quarters.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 59. 2 pages.
Enclosing Thomas Skottowe to Lt. Col. Balfour, 21 Jan,
Thomas Irving to Lt. Gen. Leslie, 31 Jan.
Thomas Irving to Capt. Nisbett, 2 Feb. above.
Extracts in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 67 ;
Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 159.
Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 2. Camp near Charlestown.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 63. 3 pages.
Copies in Lansdowne MSS. 68, fo. 155; Public Record Office,
Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 63.
Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 2. Head Quarters. — Explains a paragraph in
his letter mentioning the diffidence of the troops. The greater
proportion of the corps here have not been inured to service and
want that confidence felt by an army accustomed to victory, and
the unfortunate fall of Lord Cornwallis could not fail of holding
out a gloomy presage to a young army. His idea was to obtain a
corps of veteran troops for this place.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 58. 2 pages.
Troops.
1782, February 2. Halifax. — Return of the number of men
supernumeraries of 5 companies of the 2nd Battalion 84th Regiment
and their women and children who are going to New York. Signed
Alex. McDonald, captain commanding.
Vol. 13, No. 234. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 10 Feb.
Reuben Coddington to Lieut. General James Robertson.
1782, February 3. New York. — Memorial. Was obliged to
leave his home in New Jersey. Has supported himself and family
of 5 children till now, but is disabled by rheumatism and asks rations.
Recommended by John Smyth and Stephen Skinner and followed
by order by Thos. Murray, A.D.C., 16 February, for rations till
1st May.
Original. Vol. 29,Wo.J183. 1 page.
Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 3. Camp. — Recommends the bearer, Captain
Nesbit, to his protection.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 64. 1 page.
Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 3. Camp near Charlestown. — In consequence of
a representation of Mr. Biddulph, contractor's agent, of the necessity
394
of adopting some measure to keep the exchange at par the enclosed
letter has been written. Suggests more specie In sent to this
place. The contractors have hitherto paid 10 % discount for money
procured from the inhabitants.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 65. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lt. Gen. Leslie to Robert Biddulph, 2 Feb.
Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 3. Camp. — Represents that his high position
increases his expenses considerably. Requests his Excellency will
allow him a sum for table money.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 67. 1 page.
William Deane Poyntz to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 3. Pay Office. — Proposes method of paying the
oflicers of Cornwallis's army now prisoners of war in Pennsylvania
through Eddy, Sykes & Co. of this city, who would, for 6 per cent.,
pay to his (Poyntz' s) deputy at Lancaster or elsewhere all necessary
sums.
Copy. Vol. 39, No. 69. 2 pages.
Enclosed by W. D. Poyntz to Sir Guy Carleton, 24 May, 1782.
Sir Henry Clinton to William Deane Poyntz.
1782, February 4. New York. — Acknowledges his letter of
yesterday's date and approves the method of furnishing the British
and German prisoners of war with their subsistence.
Copy signed. Vol. 39, No. 70. 1 page.
Enclosed byW. D. Poyntz to Sir G. Carleton, 24 May.
Major Duncan Drummond to Lt. Col. William Crosbie.
1782, February 4. New York.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 14. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Major Drummond to Sir H. Clinton, 18 Mar.
Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to [Capt. Smith, Secretary].
1782, February 4. — Desires to know whether he is to draw his
pay as Lieut. General here or in England. Sent an answer from
Mr. Jenkinson in regard to the loss of his baggage on the " QSolus " ;
hopes it was made known to his Excellency.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 68. 1 page.
Thos. Murray, A.D.C., to the Honorable Colonel Morris.
1782, February 4. New York. — To issue provisions to Walter
Dobbs.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 206. 1 page.
William Brady, late of Dutchess County, New York, to Lt. Gen.
Robertson.
1782, February 5. New York. — Petition. Was persecuted and
driven from his estate. Has hitherto supported himself and family,
395
but his two eldest sons are in his Majesty's service, and by long
sickness in his family is reduced, with his wife and five helpless
children, to poverty and want. Begs rations of provisions.
Recommended by Col. Bev. Robinson, and followed by note from
Thos. Murray, A.D.C., to Col. Morris, 16 February, ordering rations.
Signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 215. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to William Deane Poyntz.
1782, February 5. New York. — To receive Major Gordon's
warrants for the subsistence of the British and German prisoners
in Pennsylvania.
Copy signed. Vol. 39, No. 72. 1 page.
Enclosed by W. D. Poyntz to Sir G. Carleton, 24 May, 1782.
John Cruden to John Smith, Secretary.
1782, February 5. Charlestown. — Encloses a copy of his com-
mission from Cornwallis, and begs him to lay it before the Commander
in Chief. Is trying to arrange his business so as to be free to wait
in person on his Excellency.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 69. 1 page.
Copy in the Cornwallis MSS. 7.
John Tunno to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 5. Charlestown, — A verbose letter appealing
for redress respecting a decree of the Board of Police by which he
is in danger of imprisonment for debt, although he is denied the
right of recovering money owing to himself.
Signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 73. 3 pages'.
Enclosing John Tunno. Petition to the Board of Police [S.
Carolina], 8 Jan.
John Tunno to Lt. Gen. Leslie, 31 Jan., and answer,
3 Feb.
John Wilson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 5. Charles Town. — Is left by Lt. Col. Moncrief
to carry on works for the defence of this place. These are in a
very advanced state. A survey of the country occupied and a
draft of the position of the army shall be sent as soon as possible
after Moncrief 's return from Savannah.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 5. 1 page.
Lord George Germain to Lieut. Gen. John Campbell.
1782, February 6. Whitehall.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 163. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 406, fo. 1 ; copies
433, fo. 21 ; Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 6. Whitehall.— No. 97.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7, No. 126. 6 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 345 ;
copies 433, fo. 35 ; Sackville MSS.
396
Lord George Germain to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 6. Whitehall.— No. 98.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7, No. 127. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 355;
copies 433, fo. 38 ; Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 103 ; Sackville MSS.
Lord George Germain to Major General Leslie.
1782, February 6. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 164. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 433, fo. 24 ;
Sackville MSS.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 6. War Office.— Received letter of 25th Decem-
ber, with a list of promotions which shall be laid before the King.
Thanks for private letter of 26th December relative to Mr. Ker.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 292. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 6. War Office. — Returns papers respecting loss
sustained by the 54th Regiment on its passage from Rhode Island to
New York. Encloses copy of Col. Eyre's letter of 15 December
last on the subject. Remarks on claims made for this loss ; thinks
such can be best settled in America, hopes Clinton will reconsider
them, allow them if he thinks them justifiable, and grant warrant
for amount required to meet them.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, Nos. 295 and 298. 3 pages.
Enclosing Maj. Eyre to Charles Jenkinson, 15 December, 1781.
Estimate of the value of articles belonging to the 54th
Regiment, &c, lost in the Sound. 13 August, 1781.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 6. War Office. — Sending the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 293. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Promotion list and leaves of absence for various regiments.
Duplicate. Vol. 4, No. 294. 1 page.
COMTE DE ROCHAMBEAU to GENERAL SlR HENRY CLINTON.
1782, February 6. Williamsburg. — Sends all the convalescents
who can be moved from Gloucester Hospital. Asks him to send in
exchange those of the southern brigade who were taken in the
" Bonetta"
Copy. French. Vol. 29, No. 7. 1 page.
Colonel Beverley Robinson to [ ].
1782, February 7. New York. — His application for provisions
must be to Lt. Gen. Robertson, who will give an order to Colonel
Morris to issue them. Will give any further assistance if necessary.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 329. 1 page.
397
Brig. General Samuel Birch, Commandant of New York.
1782, February 9. New York. — Account of contingencies from
25 September to 24 December, 1781, £111 8s. 7 id. For stationery,
care of a steeple clock at 1*. 6d. a day, pay to the town serjeant, &c.
Certified by Dun". Drummond, Commissary of Accounts, Auditor's
Office, 9 February, 1782.
Signed. Vol. 23, No. 161. 1 page.
William Deane Poyntz, Deputy Paymaster General.
1782, February 9.— Contract with Messrs. Eddy, Sykes & Co.
to furnish and deliver at Lancaster and elsewhere money as required
for subsistence of British prisoners of war, bills of exchange being
made payable to them, their services allowed for, &c.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 124. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to John Robinson, 24 Mar.
Another copy. Enclosed by W. D. Poyntz to Sir Guy Carleton,
24th May, 1782. Vol. 39, No. 71. 2 pages.
Prisoners.
1782, February 9. New York. — Proposal signed by J. Loring
and Abraham Skinner, commissaries, for the exchange of Lt. Gen.
Burgoyne for an equivalent of 1,047 officers and rank and file.
Proposal for the exchange of Brig. Gen. O'Hara, value 200, against
Brig. Gen. Mcintosh, value 200 ; and Lt. Col. Abercromby, value 72,
against Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle, same value. Ratified and con-
firmed by Loring and Skinner.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 121. 2 pages.
Annexed to J. Loring's statement of^exchange of prisoners since
3 Sept., 1781. See summer of 1782.
Copies of the above proposal relative to Burgoyne were sent home
by Sir H. Clinton, and are now in the Public Record Office, Am. &
W. I. 142, fos. 506 and 526.
Brig. Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 10. Halifax.— Orders respecting the two bat-
talions of the 84th Regiment have been obeyed, and the super-
numeraries are on board the " Magician," as are also 1,000 stands of
arms. Has given Lt. Col. Bruce leave to go to New York for two
months. Capt. Spry having his (Clinton s) permission has gone for
two months also.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 235. 2 /olios.
Enclosing Capt. Alex. McDonald. Return of supernumeraries
. . . and their women and children who are going
to New York. 2 February.
Brig. Gen. John Campbell to John Smith, Secretary.
1782, February 10. Halifax. — Requests him to read the enclosed
papers, and should the matter be mentioned, lay them before the
Commander-in-Chief. Encloses memorials from Lieuts. CufT and
398
Fitzsimons, and desires His Excellency's determination respecting
their rank.
Signed letter. Vol. 13, No. 233. 1 folio.
Enclosing Report of J. Marshall and others, 17 January.
Examination of Lewis Davis, surgeon, 15 January.
Lewis Davis to Dr. Marshall, 12 January.
Lt. Col. Bruce and others to Brig. Gen. Campbell, 21
Jan.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1782, February 10. New York. — Asks passport for officer to
convey money to the prisoners of war at Lancaster, and that he
as Deputy Paymaster may continue there as required.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 162. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1782, February 11. New York. — Desiring passports for vessels
to carry clothing, &c, to prisoners.
2 copies. Vol. 26, No. 161 and part of No. 46. 1J pages.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to General Washington.
1782, February 11. New York. — Has the exchange of Lord
Cornwallis for Mr. Laurens been agreed to ?
Copy. Vol, 26, No. 160. 1J pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 191.
George Panton, Chaplain.
1782, February 11. New York. — Abstract of a/c from the
Inspector General's Office, dated this day, showing Mr. Panton's
subsistence as chaplain to the Prince of Wales' American Volunteers
at 6/8 per day from 24 February, 1781, to 28 February, 1782, and
the deductions by the subsistence to Mr. Oliver, who acts at Charles-
town at 3/- per day. Balance in James Boyd's hands £31 18s. 9Jd.
At the foot is an abstract of the deductions from Mr. Panton's pay
which adds to the subsistence for Mr. Oliver a charge of 15 per cent,
for £120, and places the total deductions at £111 7s.
Copy. Vol. 44, No. 100. 2 pages.
Welbore Ellis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 12. Whitehall.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7, No. 131. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 363 ;
copies 433, fo. 40 ; Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 111.
Joshua Loring to Major Abraham Skinner.
1782, February 12. New York.— Makes reservation for Earl
Cornwallis of American officers, one Brig. GenL, seven Colonels,
two Lieut. Colonels.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 122. 1 page.
Annexed to J. Loring's Statement of Exchange of Prisoners since
3 September, 1781, see summer of 1782.
399
Mary Thompson.
1782, February 12. Memorial. — That she and her husband are
refugees from Philadelphia. He has been taken three times. Has
been robbed, and is ill with cancer. Begs rations for her husband
as well as the continuance of her own. Followed by note from
Major Murray to Colonel Morris ordering rations, 23 February.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 277. 1 page.
Governor Sir James Wright and Lieut. Colonel Alured
Clarke.
1782, February 13. Savannah, Georgia.— Statement relative to
the rebel forces crossing the Savannah River, with affidavits of
John Grahame and others.
Original. Sealed. Vol. 61, No. 3. 6 pages.
Lieut. Col. William Crosbie to Major Duncan Drummond.
1782, February 14, New York.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 13. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Major Drummond to Sir H. Clinton, 18 March.
Commissioners for Sick and Wounded, Walter Farquharson and
two others, to [Charles Jenkinson].
1782, February 15. Office for Sick and Wounded Seamen.—
Transmitting list and agent's letter (see 7 and 20 November, 1781).
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 63. 1 page.
Enclosed by Charles Jenkinson to Sir H. Clinton, 5 March, 1782.
David Dobson, of Sinnicook, Long Island, to General Sir Henry
Clinton.
1782, February 15.- Long Island. — Memorial. Refers to some
disaster to himself and family, and to his services as a guide. Asks
relief or any kind of assistance. On the back is an order by Thos.
Murray, A.D.C., 1 March, upon Colonel Morris, for rations to 1st
May.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 204. 3 pages.
Gov. Sir James Wright to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 16. Postscript 21. Savannah in Georgia.—
Received his letter of 6 January, and regrets he (Clinton) cannot
send the desired reinforcement here. In consequence of a passage
from that letter he has applied to Gen. Leslie, though without much
hope of his compliance. Quotes from Sir Henry's letter that if
General Greene attempts an attack, and early notice were received,
he would immediately endeavour to send a reinforcement. This,
Sir James says, would be too late, the passages to and from New
York and the embarkation would take two months, while any event
or loss would happen in a week or ten days. Wishes his Excellency
had been pleased to send a reinforcement, and repeats his desire
for 1,000 men. P.S. 21st. — Has just received a letter from Leslie,
400
representing it is not in his power to spare men. Has been obliged to
draw on the Treasury for the expense of raising two troops of horse.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 290. 3 pages.
: -Three copies of the above, Vol. 15, No. 285 ; Vol. 17, No. 123 ;
Vol. 23, No. 77.
Lieut. Gen. Alexander Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 18. Camp near Charlestown. — Receipt of letters.
Since letter of a fortnight ago nothing has happened. Greene is
on this side Parker's Ferry, his stores on the other. Wayne took
some infantry to Georgia to distress the Loyalists. At present
Colonel Clarke has a full thousand fit for duty, besides the Dragoons,
Militia and 300 Chactaw Indians. Moncrief is returned from
Georgia. Hopes that able officer will not be recalled. Encloses
letter for his perusal. The demands from all quarters from loyal
subjects for cattle, horses, forage, provisions, &c, are allarming
and seldom any receipt to show, but certifyed by some officer of
rank. Have hitherto put them off, but they now declare if they
are not paid they must starve. " I became very unpopular from
my wishing to be an ceconomist for the public. I beg your Excel-
lency's directions in this matter, for I declare I am affraid of opening
a door that will be difficult to shut. At the same time, there are a
number of respectable familys starving, who look up to the public
for support ; it is beyond belief and their claims are strong, from
their suffering for our cause." Thanks for an ensigncy for his
nephew. Desires him to continue Mr. McCaul of the 64th, who
has been appointed to the 43rd, in the former Regiment and put
a Mr. Wood in the 43rd for reasons stated. Provisions for 6 months
and 170 men are being sent to Providence. P.S. — Colonel Berry
is confined to the Commandant's house in Camden, but General
Green has not yet explained why.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 74. 4 pages.
Extracts in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fos. 5
and 71 ; Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 119.
Enclosure : —
Lieut. Gov. William Bull, on behalf of Board of Police, to
[Lieut. Gen. Leslie].
1782, February 18. Charlestown.
Signed letter. Vol. 23, Nos. 75 and 76. 7 pages. Dupli-
cate, No. 84.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & If. /. 143, jo. 75 ;
Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 127.
John Pack to Governor Franklin.
1782, February 18. New York. — Memorial. Has laboured under
severe sickness through the winter ; has a wife and 3 children ;
desires rations. Recommended by Governor Franklin. Referred
to Col. Morris and with endorsement showing rations ordered.
Annexed is a certificate from Major Beckwith that memoralist was
employed as" a guide.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 56, 57. 2 pages.
401
Provincial Troops.
1782, February 18. London. — Invoice of 500 Light Dragoon
carbines for the use of H. M. provincial forces in America . . .
consigned to the Inspector Gene-al of Provincial Forces in South
Carolina . . . and shipt on board the Ward transport . . .
for Charlestown.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 258. 2 papers. 1 page each.
1782, February 18. London. — Invoice of 500 sets of Light
Dragoon clothing and appointments for the use of provincial forces,
shipt on board the " Ward " transport for Charlestown, consigned
to the Inspector General there of Provincial Forces.
Original. Vol. 56, No. 36. 1 page.
1782, February 18. London. — Invoice of sadlery and appoint-
ments for mounting 2,000 infantry for the use of the Provincial
Forces shipt on the " Ward " for Charlestown, consigned to the
Inspector General of Provincial Forces.
Original. Vol. 56, No. 37. 1 page.
1782, February 18. London. — Invoice of 500 setts Light Dragoon
appointments ar»d clothing for the use of the Provincial Forces
ship'd on the " Ward " for Charlestown, consigned to the Inspector
General of Provincial Forces.
Original. Vol. 56, No. 38. 1 page.
Stores.
1782, February 18. — Receipt by Samuel Marsom for cargo of the
" Sophia " navy transport victualler, as furnished by John Marsh,
agent victualler at Cork, and bound to New York for the use of the
troops there. The cargo consisted of barrels of beef, of pork, and
firkins of butter.
Original. Vol. 36, No. 87. 1 page.
1782, February 18. Army Victualling Office, Cork. — Invoice
signed by John Marsh, Agent Victualler for cargo of the M Sophia."
Original. Vol. 36, No. 89. 4 paqes.
Both enclosed by John Marsh to [Sir H. Clinton], 28 April, 1782.
Governor John Martin. Proclamation.
1782, February 20. Ebenezer. — Offering to German and other
troops 200 acres, with a cow and two swine, to every non-com-
missioned officer or private who may leave the British service and
become citizen of the State.
Copies. Vol. 23, No. 85. In German. No. 88. 2 pages and 1 page.
1782, February 20. Ebenezer. — Another proclamation offering
to citizens who may have been seduced from their allegiance to
Congress (with several names excepted) full pardon and protection
if they surrender to Brig. General Wayne before 15 March.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 86. 2 pages.
Both enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, 12 March.
2 c
402
[Lieut. Colonel Thompson] to Lieut. Gen. Alexr. Leslie.
1782, February 20. Daniel's Island. — Reporting his arrival here
with the cavalry at 6 o'clock this evening after marching from
Goose Creek, by Monk's Corner and Hugen's Bridge, without
meeting the enemy. Surprised a guard at Strawberry Ferry, but
the main body had gone off towards Santee. 140 head of horned
cattle, besides hogs, sheep and goats, brought in. Expects to be
able to get as much forage as they require during their stay.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 90. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, 12 March.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Comte de Rochambeau.
1782, February 21. Head Quarters, New York. — Acknowledges
letters of 23rd ult. and 6th inst. by Captain Richardson, who arrived
with the convalescents. Admiral Digby sends in return 50 of the
troops taken in the " Bonetta." Is obliged for the humane attention
to the sick and wounded. To the proposal respecting Lord Rawdon's
exchange he would have readily acceded had not that of Moultrie
been already effected. Offers Brig. General Scott.
Copy. Vol. 47, No. 193. 1 page.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Haldimand.
1782, February 22.
Copy in cipher. Vol. 11, No. 188/9. 3 pages ; part decipher,
No. 185.
Original in cipher, Brit. Mils., Addtl. MSS. 21808, fo. 7 ; signed
letter, fo. 5.
Joshua Curry to Lieut. General James Robertson.
Memorial. — Had his buckwheat and grain destroyed while the
enemy were reconnoitring the lines, the fence being thrown down,
and he was not allowed by British and Hessians to put it up. Asks
rations for subsistence of himself and family. Recommended by
Col. Beverly Robinson, and followed by order for rations bv Thos.
Murray, A.D.C., dated New York, 23 February, 1782.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 223. 2 pages.
Commons House of Assembly, Georgia, to Gov. Sir James
Wright.
1782, February 23. — Address signed Samuel Farley, speaker.
Deplorable state of the Province. No security to plant crops.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 83. 4 pages.
Qy. Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, 12 March.
Substance in Vol. 53, Nos. 2, 3 ; copy in the Public Record Office,
Am. & W. I. 298, fo. 520.
Joshua Sherwood to Lieut. General James Robertson.
Petition. — Was driven from his estate in Cortlands Manor in 1780.
Has a wife and 9 children, and asks rations. Subscribed to by
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Weedon Fowler and three others, recommended by Colonel Beverly-
Robinson, and followed by order for rations by Thos. Murray,
A.D.C., dated New York, 23 February, 1782.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 137. 2 pages.
Troops.
VTSU December 26. Account of subsistence for the 69th Regi-
1782, February 23. ment, 61 days. Archd. Campbell, Paymaster,
£1,102 Is. U.
Original,. Vol. 31, No. 85. 1 page.
Governor Sir James Wright to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 23. Savannah in Georgia. — Recommending the
bearer, Captain Wylly, who raised a company in Lieut. Colonel
Brown's Corps, of which he has been deprived by a late arrangement.
Autograph signed letter.'. Vol. 23, No. 78. 1 page.
[Major] D[uncan] D[rummond].
1782, February 24. New York. — Remarks on the answers given
in by Quarter Master Gen. Dalrymple to the " Observations " ex-
hibited by Major Drummond, Commissary of Accounts (qy. see
under 30 Sept. 1781). Signed D. D.
Qy. Original. Vol. 54, No. 72. 2 pages.
Colonel Benjamin Thompson to Lieut. General Leslie.
1782, February 24. Drakes Plantation, Sunday Evening, 10
o'clock. — Sir, I have the pleasure to congratulate with you upon the
success of the detachment under my command, in the attack, and
the defeat, of a body of the rebel troops which we surprized this
afternoon in their encampment upon the banks of the Santee, near
Wambaw Bridge, and totally routed.
We marched from Daniel's Island at two o'clock this morning,
and proceeding up the country towards Cain Hoy, at daylight we
discovered that the road was intirely covered and cut up with
fresh tracks of horses, which appeared to have gone up in the
direction in which we were marching. Upon enquiring at the
plantations we learnt from the negroes that a body of near five
hundred men, all mounted, had come down from Santee the day
before, and had returned in the evening. We lost no time in pur-
suing them, and at half an hour before sunset, after a march of more
than forty-five miles, the cavalry arrived in sight of their encamp-
ment. The infantry had been left to take post at a plantation,
eight miles in the rear, not being able to proceed any further from
the excessive fatigue of so long and so rapid a march.
As soon as we came out of a wood upon the left of their encamp-
ment, where their advanced vidette was posted (who was killed
upon the spot) we discovered their dragoons crossing in our front
to the left over a causway and bridge that lay between them and
their militia. We instantly charged them, and some of the swiftest
horses of our militia, who were in front, came up in time to cut ofE
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a few men in their rear, and immediately, without halting, followed
after their main body. As soon as the enemy had got over this
bridge, and had gained the summit of a rising ground, eighty or one
hundred yards from the end of the causway they came to the right
about and formed in very good order.
At this instant all our force was in their sight. The head of the
column (which was at full speed) was upon the causway, and the
militia, which had halted within thirty yards of their line, formed
opposite to them, and invited them, both by words and gestures, to
come on. I expected every instant when the rebel Dragoons would
have charged them, but after remaining in this critical situation
about a quarter of a minute Major Doyle, who was in front of the
whole, made the signal for his militia to charge. They gave a shout,
and rushed on, sword in hand, with the utmost intrepidity, and the
enemy fired their pistols and gave way in great confusion. We
pursued them through the middle of their encampment, and along
the causway leading to Wambaw Bridge ; but the bridge breaking
down just as we were crossing it prevented our following them any
further in that direction. In the meantime several small parties
that had attempted to get off by other roads and by taking to the
woods and swamps, had been pursued by our militia, and many of
them had been destroyed.
I imagine the rebel militia ran off as soon as they heard of our
advancing to attack them (which I have since learnt was not more
than half an hour before we arrived), as none of them made their
appearance to oppose us. It is said they were upwards of three
hundred, under the command of Colonel Macdonald. All that were
found upon the field or taken prisoners were Continental troops.
I cannot exactly ascertain the numbers of the enemy that were
killed and wounded, but from what I saw, and from the report of
two officers I desired to go over the ground to ascertain the fact, I
am confident there were not less than thirty left dead upon the spot,
and many others must have perished in the swamps and rivers in
attempting to make their escape. Among the slain was Major
Benson, who commanded Horry's Regiment of Continental
Dragoons, and two or three others who appeared by their dress to
be officers of distinction. To the enemy's loss we must add ten
men that were killed and two that were taken prisoners of the
different parties and patroles which we fell in with upon our march.
I have the happiness to acquaint you that we had not a single
man killed, and only one very slightly wounded.
We sounded the retreat in the center of the enemy's camp, just
as the sun was setting, and at nine o'clock we joined our infantry
at this place.
The behaviour of the troops in this affair, as well as during the
whole time we have** been absent from camp, has been such as
merits the highest commendation. Their steady behaviour and
ready attentions to the orders they receive give me the greatest
confidence in them ; and I have no doubt if they are ever (sic)
they will do themselves great honor. But I ought to mention in a
particular manner the behaviour of our two troops of militia. The
spirit and intrepidity they showed in the attack of Horry's
405
Dragoons is deserving of the greatest praise. No men behaved
with greater gallantry, and I am so well pleased with their conduct
in all respects that I shall ever be happy to serve with (sic). I
have the honor, &c.
Copy. Vol. 53, No. 1. 3 pages.
John Hignett Keeling, refugee, late of New Jersey, to the Com-
mandant of New York [Samuel Birch].
1782, February 25. — Petition. That having been obliged to
take refuge is at present out of all business. Asks rations and
firewood for his family. Referred by the Commandant to his
Excellency General Robertson. On the back is note by Thos.
Murray, A.D.C., 1 March, ordering rations till 1 May.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 173. 2 pages.
Godfrey Matthews to Lieut. General James Robertso* .
1782, February 25. — Petition. Has been a soldier for five years
in the New York Volunteers, but was discharged on account of
sickness. Prays some assistance. With note by Thos. Murray,
A.D.C., 1 March, ordering rations to the 1st May.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 204. 1 page.
Thomas Murray, A.D.C., to Colonel Morris.
1782, February 25. New York. — To put Mrs. Beardmore, the
mother of the late Major Beardmore, and his two sisters on the
list for 1 ration and a half.
Apograph signed letter. Vol. 31, No. 218. 1 page.
Capt. John Smith, Secretary, to Major Drummond.
1782, February 25. New York. — Returns the Treasury letters
which he had shewn to the Commander-in-Chief. His Excellency
wishes to see him at Head Quarters to-morrow forenoon.
Copy. Vol. 35. No. 160. 1 folio.
Col. Benjamin Thompson to Lieut. General Leslie.
1782, February 25. Duxcents Plantation, Monday. — " Sir, I
did not expect after the affair of yesterday, the enemy would so
soon have put it in my power to congratulate with you upon another
defeat of their troops by those which you have done me the honor
to put under my command.
" We had the good fortune this morning to fall in with a chosen
corps under the command of General Marion, in person, which we
attacked and totally routed, killing a considerable number of them,
taking sixteen prisoners, and driving General Marion and the greater
part of his army into the Santee, where it is probable a great many
of them perished.
" After resting and refreshing our horses at the plantation where
we halted last night, at 9 o'clock this morning the cavalry marched
back to the Santee, to the ground where we fell in with the enemy
yesterday. The infantry marched at the same time for this place,
and we promised to join them in the afternoon.
406
" As I had received intelligence that Colonel Horry was sick at a
house about a mile on the right of his camp, and that Maham's
Dragoons lay not far off, we made a detour of two or three miles
to our left, in order to sweep that part of the country, intending to
return by the great Santee Road.
" We had advanced about nine miles from the place we left in the
morning, when, coming in through a gate way to the cleared ground
of a plantation, we discovered the enemy about three hundred
yards distant, directly in front of us, drawn up in the area between
the negroe hutts belonging to the plantation. The ground was
perfectly clear between us, and the field extended at least two
hundred yards to our right and to our left, without any fence or
other obstacle to obstruct our motions. I observed that the river
was close upon the enemy's rear, and there appeared to be no way
by which they could escape without giving us an opportunity of
attacking them. I saw by the colours of their uniforms that they
were not the same troops we had beaten the evening before, and
suspecting by the countenance they held, as well as from the position
they had taken, that they had infantry with them, I thought it
prudent to form our line, which we did in less than two minutes,
without the least confusion or irregularity, tho' the gate way was
so narrow that only two horses could pass it abreast. The York
Volunteers, which formed our advanced guard, stood fast, and the
four troops of the South Carolina Royalists formed up upon their
right and left. The two troops of militia formed upon our flanks,
and the Legion and Gilles's troops formed in our rear as a reserve.
While this was doing a party of the militia, with the officers' servants,
dismounted and made an opening in the fence in our rear, so that
a troop might pass through in front, in case we had been obliged
to retire.
" As soon as the troops were formed I ordered a charge to be
sounded, and the line moved forwards. The enemy also sounded
a charge, but instead of coming out to meet us they were discovered
going off by their right in the greatest hurry and confusion, and
attempting to gain a swamp that was upon the banks of the river
on that side. We immediately charged after them at full speed,
and had the good fortune to come up in time to cut off a great part
of their rear. Those that gained the swamp were pursued, and
many of them were killed in attempting to get into the rivers, and
others were shot and drowned in attempting to swim to the opposite
shore.
" We took near forty horses, many of which are capital chargers ;
above twenty British muskets with bayonets, a great number of
swords, helmets, &c, one officer's espontoon, one drum, the baggage
of a number of officers, and among the rest General Marion's tent
and his canteens full of liquor, which afforded a timely supply to
the troops.
" The loss of the enemy we could not exactly ascertain, but I
think it must have been considerable, considering the situation in
which they were when they were attacked, and the confusion in
which they retired.
" I cannot express the satisfaction I feel at being able to acquaint
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that in this affair, like that of yesterday, we had not a single man
killed, and only one wounded, who I am in hopes will recover.
" I learn from the prisoners that General Marion's force consisted
of Maham's Regiment of Continental Dragoons all the remains that
could be collected of Horry's Dragoons and the militia we routed
yesterday (which amounted to no more than twenty of the former
and thirty or forty of the latter), a detachment of Continental
Infantry, and about thirty militia General Marion had brought with
him from the southward. This force had been collected for the
purpose of attacking us, and General Marion had given positive
orders for the cavalry to charge wherever they met with us. They
had got intelligence of our having retired to Drake's plantation, and
were just preparing to follow us when we came upon them.
" After the action we collected at our leisure all the cattle from
the rebel plantations in that quarter, and have sent them down
the road with a proper escort. We shall follow as soon as the
troops are refreshed.
" In this last affair with the enemy, as well as during the whole
time I have had the honor to command this detachment, the troops,
both officers and men, have behaved in such a manner as to merit
my warmest acknowledgments. I have the honor to be, &c.
" Wappataw Church, Tuesday, 1 o'clock, p.m. — Since writing
the above four dragoons, dressed in rebel uniforms, which I sent
upon a secret expedition near twenty miles up the Santee Road,
above where the last action happened, have returned, and report
that General Marion had not been heard of on this side of the river
since his defeat, and that they had not met with a single rebel in
arms in the country through which they had passed, tho' they had
come down all the way upon the great road from Santee upon our
trail."
Copy. Vol. 53, No. 128. 4 pages.
John Calef.
Paper containing the following certificates to the character,
services and losses of Dr. John Calef. From Lt. Gen. Gage, dated
Portland Place, 26 February, 1782 ; from Thomas Goldthwaite,
London, 16 October, 1781 ; Thomas Flucker, no date ; and John
MacDonald, London, 20 February, 1782. Followed by extract of a
letter from Gov. Hutchinson to Lord Dartmouth, 30 Dec, 1772,
and from Capt. Mowat to Lord Germain, 9 May, 1780.
Copy. Vol. 25, Nos. 51 and 52.
Copy in the Lansdowne MSS. Vol. 66.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, February 26. Philadelphia. — (Printed in Sparks's Washing-
ton VIII., 247.)
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 39. 3 pages. Extract. Vol. 26, No. 46.
House of Commons.
1782, February 27. — Resolutions against continuing the war.
Copy. Vot. 26, No. 16. 2 pages.
Enclosed by W. Ellis to Sir Guy Carleton, 25 March, 1782.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 399, fo. 77.
408
Intelligence.
J 782, February 27. — Intelligence received from the prisoners taken
in the schooner " Maria Louisa." bound from Cape Nichola Mole
to St. Jago in Cuba.
Copy. Vol. 47, No. 233. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Vice Admiral Parker to Rear Admiral Digby, 7 Mar.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 163 ;
Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 233.
Jeremiah Merritt to Lieut. General James Robertson.
1782, February 27. New York. — Petition. Driven from his
estate in Westchester County ; engaged as a soldier in the Queen's
Rangers till discharged as unfit for further service ; has a wife and
four children, and is himself a cripple. Asks rations. Followed by
certificates by Jacob Frost and Jonathan Fowler, and bears note
by Thomas Murray, A.D.C., 1 March, ordering rations till 1st May.
Original. Vol. 29, Nos. 217 and 218. 2 pages.
Colonel Beverley Robinson to Lieut. General Robertson.
1782, February 28. New York. — It being necessary that the
bearer, Winant Williams, should be kept in town ready for service,
he requests he may receive an order to Colonel Morris for rations
for himself and wife. Memorandum : — " Col. Morris will be pleased
to comply with the above request.'1 — Thos. Murray, A.D.C.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 138. 1 page.
Joshua Loring, Commissary General of Prisoners, to Lieutenant
Colonel Oliver Delancey.
[1782, February. N. D.].— Relative to John Tailyour, who is
to carry provisions, etc., to Lancaster for British German prisoners.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 42. 1 page.
John Striclan, late of Bucks Co. in Pennsylvania, to Lieut. Gen.
James Robertson.
1782, February. — Memorial. Was persecuted for his loyalty.
Sickness has deprived him of most of his eyesight. Begs rations, or
other relief. With certificate signed by Gilbert Hicks and five
others.
Original.. Vol. 25, No. 313. 2 pages.
Lord Barrington and H. F. Carteret, Postmasters General, to
General Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, March 1. General Post Office. — Representing incon-
venience of delays of the packet boats at New York, and complaining
that the mails are frequently carried to Head Quarters, so that
great pat of the letters are never delivered at all, or very little
postage is collected, and begging him on his arrival at New York to
allow the mails to go to the post office and to support t^ie post office
deputies in the execution of their duty.
Signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 67. 3 pages.
409
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1782, March 1. New York.— No. 157.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 65. 4 pages.
Signed letter in Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 1 ;
copy 310, fo. 30.
John and Catharine Driver to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 1. New York. — Petition. Have lost their estate at
Lunnenburgh, and been plundered. That he served in the Provincial
corps and in the 60th Loyal Americans. That both are upwards
of 60 years of age and infirm, being greatly afflicted with " Rheu-
maticks." Asks some relief. With a memorandum that it was
referred 5th March to the Board of Associated Loyalists, and a
certificate, 6th March, by William Franklin, as President of that
Board. Annexed is also a certificate from Capt. Simeon Covel and
eight others, 2 March, and from John Cummings, not dated, with
note from D. Mathews, mayor, 11 March, directing Mr. Smyth to
grant him a licence — without pay. Endorsed by Col. Morris : —
" Ordered— By Lieut. General Robertson. 1 M. 1 W."
Signed. Vol. 29, Nos. 103 and 104. 4 pages.
Intelligence.
Not dated, but endorsed " 1 March, 1782. Substance of it to
be sent to General Haldimand." " Large stores of provisions at
the falls of Ohio. Rebel General Clark, a very enterprising man."
Touching Clarke's proposed expedition against Detroit, &c. Pro-
posed expedition against Canada by the French and Americans.
New Jersey to raise sums of money, &c.
Vol. 11, No. 186. 1 page.
Nevers Perry.
1782, March 1. New York.— Certificate from George Turnbull,
Lieut. Colonel Commandant, New York Volunteers, to Nevers
Perry, late Corporal in those Volunteers, as to his good conduct
and wounds.
Signed. Vol. 25, No. 99. 1 page.
George Scadden, or Scaddin, to Colonel Roger Morris.
Memorial. — That himself and four sons are in the King's service.
That his wife and daughters remained on his plantation, near
Goshen, till all the stock and property were confiscated, and are now
in this city in great distress. Begs provisions or other relief. Not
dated, but with certificates from Charles Inglis and John Sayre,
both dated New York. 1 March, 1782, and a third not dated, from
D. Mathews, mayor.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 134. 2 pages.
Stephen Skinner, late of the Council of New Jersey, to General
Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 1. New York. — Memorial. Thanks for salary
bestowed, but asks also rations.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 324. 2 pages.
410
William Blake to Welbore Ellis.
1782, March 2. Charles Town.— Memorial, with extract of a
letter from Thomas Farr, Attorney, 18 Dec, 1781.
Copy. Vol. 26, Nos. 51-2. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Welbore Ellis to Sir Henry Clinton, G Mar.
Original in the Public Kecord Office, Am. & W. I. 631, fo. 167-8.
Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, March 2. Westminster. — Writ of Privy Seal appointing
him Commander-in-Chief of the forces in North America.
Original, with seal. Vol. (Case)A61. 1 page.
David Mathews to Colonel Roger Morris.
1782, March 2. — Recommending George Scaddin. (See Scaddin's
memorial above.)
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 135. 1 page.
Governor Sir James Wright to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 3. Savannah in Georgia. — Encloses substance of an
address received from the Commons House of Assembly.
Originals. Vol. 23, Nos. 79 and 80. 1 page each.
Enclosing Address to Sir James Wright, 23 February.
House of Commons.
1782, March 4. — Extract from the journals of the House of
Commons, consisting of the answer of the King [1 March] to their
address, and their subsequent address of thanks.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 14. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Welbore Ellis to Sir Guy Carleton, 25 Mar.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 399, fo. 78.
Maj. Gen. Wm. Dalrymple to Major Duncan Drummono.
1782, March 4. New York. — The Commander-in-Chief having
repeated his demands for an immediate settlement of the accounts
in the Quarter Master General's Department, troubles him with
some words of explanation on various items, and begs that he will
decide on a certificate for the inspection of these accounts.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 85. 2 pages.
Sir Charles Gould to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 4. Horse Guards. — Relative to Colonel Cosmo
Gordon.
Signed letter.^ Vol. 26, No. 66. 2 pages.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 4. War Office. — Received letter of 25th January, with
half yearly certificate of General and Staff Officers up to December
411
1781. List of promotions of 25th December, approved, excepting
Ensign William Allan to be Lieutenant vice Lieutenant Carroll,
deceased.
Signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 299. 1 page.
Isaac Titsworth, refugee.
1782, March 4. — Certificate from Brigadier Gen. Cortlandt Skinner
to his bravery and services. Followed by another certificate from
the Board of Directors of Associated Loyalists, signed Danl. Coxe,
President, dated 12 March, and with endorsement showing order
for rations.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 90. 2 pages.
Jacob Ackerson to Lieut. General James Robertson.
1782, March 5. New York. — Of the County of Orange, fanner.
Petition for relief, representing his loyalty and the calamitous
circumstances of his wife and two children. With various certifi-
cates and note from Thos. Murray, A.D.C., 12 March, ordering
rations till 1st May.
Original. Vol. 29, Nos. 180 and 181. 3 pages.
Rear Admiral Robert Digby to General Washington.
1782, March 5. "Rotterdam," off New York.— Acknowledges
letter of 26th February, and will authorize General O'Hara and
General Abercrombie to treat concerning the exchange of American
sea prisoners for the British prisoners in his (Washington's) posses-
sion.
Copy. Vol. 12, No. 107. 1 folio.
Major Duncan Drummond to Lieut. Colonel Wm. Crosbie.
1782, March 5. New York.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 21. 7 pages.
Enclosure : —
State of charges and cost of firewood provided by Lieut. Col.
Crosbie, B.M.G., in 1780, taken from Crosbie' s A/cs by Major
Drummond, Commissary of Accounts, as showing to what he
takes exception.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 11. 2 pages.
Both enclosed by Major Drummond to Sir H. Clinton, 18 March.
General Haldimand to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 5. Quebec.
Signed letter. Vol. 11, No. 207. 2 pages.
Copy in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21808, fo. 11.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 5. War Office. — Sending the enclosed.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 64. 1 page.
412
Enclosing Thos. Neville to Commissioners for Sick and Wounded,
7 Nov., 1781.
Lista de Tropa de S. M. B. prisoneros de Guerra en la
Havana, &c, 20 Nov., 1781.
Commissioners for Sick and Wounded to [ ],
15 Feb., 1782.
Sir Henry Clinton to Governor William Franklin.
1782, March 6. New York. — The King desires the loyalists to
be informed of his continual attention to their interests and safety,
and that his military officers will pay the same attention to them
as to their own soldiers.
Copy. Vol. 17. No. 52. 2 pages.
Printed copy in the Brit Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21836, fo. 283.
Welbore Ellis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March G. Whitehall. — His request to resign agreed to,
&c, &c.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 7, No. 134. 2 pages. Copy, No. 133.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am.*& W. I. 142, fo. 488 ;
copy 433, fo. 44.
Welbore Ellis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 6. Whitehall. — Sends the enclosed.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 50. 1 page.
Enclosing Memorial of Wm. Blake, &c, see 2 Mar., 1782.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 480 ;
copy 433, fo. 46.
Welbore Ellis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 6. Whitehall.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 57. 1 page.
Enclosing Memorial of Thos. Fletchall to Lord George Germain,
29 Dec, 1781. ■
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 476;
copy 433, fo. 47.
Welbore Ellis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 6. Whitehall.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 53. 1 page.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 484 ;
copy 433, fo. 46.
Enclosure : —
Thomas Pattinson to Lord George Germain.
Memorial for further leave of absence, accompanied by
medical certificate, signed P. Shiells* dated 29 January.
Copies. Vol. 26, Nos. 54 and 55. 2 pages and 1 page.
413
Robert Gillmer, or Gillmore, to Lieut. General Robertson.
1782, March 6. New York. — Memorial for rations for himself,
a son in consumption, his wife, and a child. Was formerly an officer
in the King's army ; has been stripped of everything, and is now
72 years of age. With order by Thos. Murray, A.D.C., 8 March,
on Colonel Morris for rations.
Signed letter . Vol. 31, No. 191. 1 page.
Charles Jenkinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 6. War Office.
Signed letter. Vol. 4, No. 300. Copy. Vol. 26, No. 58. 54
words.
Enclosure : —
List of Promotions oj 16JA, list, and 82nd Regiments.
Original. Vol. 4, No. 301. Copy. Vol. 26, No. 59.
1 page each.
New York. Vice Admiralty Court.
1782, March 6. New York. — Decree condemning as lawful
prizes 10 ships taken in the Chesapeak.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 113. 1 page.
Original in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 297, fo. 301 ;
copies 143, fo. 103 ; Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 197.
Stores.
1782, March 6. Army Victualling Office, Cork. — Receipt for the
cargo of the " Jane," navy transport victualler, consisting of heel,
pork, and butter — received from .John Marsh, agent victualler.
Original. Vol. 36, No. 81. 1 page.
1782, March 6. Army Victualling Office, Cork. — Invoice of the
goods shipped on the " Jane " for New York.
Original. Vol. 36, No. 82. 4 pages.
Both enclosed by John Marsh to [Sir H. Clinton], 28 April.
General Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, March 7. St. James's. — Commission from the King.
Signed and sealed. Vol. (Case) 61. 1 sheet.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to General Washington.
1782, March 7. New York. — Sends description of the vessels to
be sent into Delaware and Chesapeak with clothing and necessaries
for the prisoners of war. Requests the passports as soon as con-
venient. The meeting of the Commissioners having been so long
delayed has been obliged to change the persons nominated, and as
it will take some time for these to possess themselves of the requisite
414
knowledge, asks that the meeting may be deferred to 10 April
next.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 44, and in No. 46.
Enclosure : —
Description of the " Dolphin " brig and sloop " Leith"
showing tonnage, captains' names, <&c.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 43, and in No. 46.
The same, partly in pencil, apparently a draft. Vol. 26, No. 41.
Welbore Ellis to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 7. Whitehall.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 48. 1 page.
Enclosing Memorial of Joseph Robinson to Lord G. Germain,
28 Dec., 1781.
Letter of Joseph Robinson to his friends on the frontiers
of South Carolina, 27 June, 1780.
Duplicate signed letter in Vol. 26, No. 38 ; draft in the Public
Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 494 ; copy 433, fo. 47.
Gov. Josiah Martin to Welbore Ellis.
1782, March 7. 28 South Milton Street, London.— Recom-
mending the regiment of Scotch Highland emigrants.
Copy. Vol. 25, No. 69. 6 pages.
Enclosed by John Fisher to Sir Guy Carleton, 26 Mar.
Original in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 298, fo. 71 ;
copy 314, fo. 2.
Enclosure : —
Return of officers nominated for the Regiment of North
Carolina Highlanders, shelving their present situation and
establishment. Signed Jo. Martin.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 70. 1 page.
Vice Admiral Sir Peter Parker to Rear Admiral Robert
Digby.
1782, March 7. Sandwich, Port Royal, Jamaica.
Copy. Vol. 47, No. 232. 2 pages.
Enclosing Intelligence, &c, see 27 February, 1782.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 155;
Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 229.
Board of General Officers.
1782, March 8. Head Quarters. — Minutes of a meeting signed
by Peter Russel. Same Board as on 6 January. The Commander-
in-Chief suggests an expedition up the Delaware in the hope of
taking or destroying the shipping, stores, &c, collected there, and
by seizing their Bank, to destroy the enemy's public credit and
distract their councils, and to eventually bring off such part of
the prisoners of Lord Cornwallis's army as might be fortunate
enough to escape. The plan left to be considered.
Vol. 26, No. 35. 4 pages.
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Brigadier General Archibald Campbell to Gen. Sir Henry
Clinton.
1782, March 8. Jamaica. — Apprehended attack, &c.
Copy. Vol. 47, No. 234. 2 pages.
Copies in Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 167 ; Lans-
downe MSS. 68, p. 225.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Governor Maxwell.
1782, March 8. New York. — That in view of an attack by the
Spaniards on Providence, or St. Augustine, he directed Lt. Colonel
Balfour to enquire and send cannon and ammunition, &c. Lieu-
tenant General Leslie reports having sent 170 men to Providence
with provisions for 6 months. Flatters himself this reinforcement
will have reached him.
Copy. Vol. 47, No. 231. 2 pages.
Neill MacArthur, Capt. N. Carolina Highlanders.
1782, March 8. Charlestown. — Account for sundries furnished
the Loyalists in North Carolina in January, 1776. Arms and pro-
visions— total in North Carolina currency £848 45. 6<£, exchange
at 175 p.c, in sterling £484 14s. Certified by Alexr. Maclean,
Alexr. McDonald, and Lt. Col. Allan Stewart of the regiment.
Original. Vol. 44, fos. 130 and 131. 2 pages.
John Smith, Secretary, to Major Duncan Drummond.
1782, March 8. New York. — Requesting that he will forward
to the Commander-in-Chief copies of all letters he writes to Mr.
Robinson relative to his proceedings as Commissary of Accounts to
the Army under His Excellency's command.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 159. J page.
Major D[uncan] D[rummond] to Major General Dalrymple.
1782, March 9. New York. — Has examined the accounts from
1 April, 1780, to 30th September, 1781, and is ready to certify
them with the exceptions specified in remarks of the 24th ultimo.
If he apprehends difficulties may arise in the execution of his duties
from the signature being withheld to the whole will submit all
the papers to His Excellency for his determination.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 94. 1 page.
Enclosed by Major Drummond to Sir H. Clinton, 13 March.
Major Gen. Nathaniel Greene to Lieut. Gen. Leslie.
1782, March 9. Head Quarters. — As Mr. Starke and others,
excepted out of the general exchange, are now set at liberty, he has
directed that Captain Barry be released from his confinement.
Captain Shubrick is directed to go on with the exchanges on the
plan of the cartel if it meets his (Leslie's) approval.
Signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 112. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton. . . March, 1782.
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Board op General Officers.
1782, March 10. Head Quarters. — Minutes. This appears to be
alluded to as a Council of War. It is on the advisability or not of
assisting the West Indies — agreed that not a man can be spared
from New York but that 2,000 could go from the southern district ;
also as to a proposed expedition to Delaware and Philadelphia —
opinions divided. Signed Peter Russel.
Vol. 26, No. 32. 2 pages.
Topy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 21.
General Sir Henry Clinton to General Haldimand.
1782, March 10. — In cipher, and decipher.
Vol. 11, Nos. 192-3 ; 187 ; 202.
Also in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21808, fos. 13 and 15.
Lieutenant General Knyphausen to Frederick Metzner.
1782, March 11. New York.— Certificate. That Metzner having
served as aid-de-camp he had frequent opportunities to distinguish
him as an officer of merit and abilities. (For Metzner's memorial
see 6th October, 1783.)
Copy. Vol. 39, No. 164. 1 page.
General Washington to Commissioners for Exchange of
Prisoners, Brig. Gen. Henry Knox and Gouverneur Morris.
1782, March 11. Philadelphia. — Instructions.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 79. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Commissioners Dalrymple and Elliott to Sir H.
Clinton, 1 April, 1782.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 371.
Brigadier General Montfort Browne to Welbore Ellis.
1782, March 12. — Memorial. That having been ordered by
Lord George Germain, by letter of 28 Aug., 1779, to return to
England to answer charges against him as Governor of Bahamas,
did not wait to ask permission of the Commander-in-Chief. That
as he is preparing to return to America with Sir Guy Carleton, asks
a letter to the Commander-in-Chief stating the facts, and that it
was not the intention of Government (as it is taken for granted)
that he should lose his emoluments as Brigadier General.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 68. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Major Duncan Drummond.
1782, March 12. New York. — Repeats his request that Drum-
mond would grant certificates for the accounts of the departments
he had examined, accompanied with his remarks on such parts
as he did not approve. Is impatient at this business being still
delayed, as large sums of the public money remain unaccounted for.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 84. 1 page.
Charles Handfield, Paymaster of Absent Corps.
1782, March 12 and April 16. — Account of warrants granted for
allowance to men of the Convention Army as they have come in
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from the Americans, and for demands of intermediate pay to men
of same. £1,258 13s. 8d. and £500.
Copy. Vol. 37, No. 88. 1 page.
Lieut. General Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 12. Camp near Charlestown. — Sends copies of two
of his letters to Lord George Germain. " General Greene, with
his army, is on this side Parker's Ferry ; Colonel Laurens with the
cavalry and light troops advanced in front. Greene has been lately
joined by three hundred state troops from North Carolina ; they
are endeavouring to recruit in both the Carolinas, and to pay the
bounty in hard money, besides giving them three slaves, of the
Tories' property, in the course of three years' service. A report
prevails that fifteen hundred French infantry with Lauzun's Legion
have marched from Virginia on their way hither, but I have no
certain accounts of it." Sends the garrison company to Providence.
Encloses duplicate of a letter from Governor Bull and the Board of
Police. Desires answer as to the claims on government from
loyal subjects, whose property was taken for the service. The
expence of the militia is great from the wonderful number of officers.
Money scarce, exchange getting up to 10 p.c. Wayne is doing
nothing but distressing the loyal inhabitants. Sends proclamations
to encourage the British, &c, to desert. " Col. Clarke ordered out
a party of dragoons to recover five Hessians who had gone off.
The dragoons came up with them and killed the whole. I intend to
relieve that regiment as soon as a ship of war can be spared." The
Governor and Council of Georgia want to have the country opened
to cultivate their plantations. Fears the troops he can send will
not be sufficient. Sends memorial of Alexander Wright. Is he
to supply the departments with money equal to their demands ?
Gov. Tonyn pushes very hard for troops. A commodore needed.
Loss of the " Alligator," fired by a party of Lee's troops.
General " Greene has now moved near the Ashley and is encamped
two miles on the other side near Beacon's Bridge. I apprehend his
design is to cover the country to favour the removal of the negroes
to the other side of the Santee and to prevent supplies of provisions
from coming into the town to which purpose they have lately
issued a proclamation, which I have the honour to enclose to your
Excellency." Question of arming the negroes. Proposes a detach-
ment by water on the side of Port Royal to distress the enemy and
oblige Wayne to fall back from Savannah.
P.S.— 31st, on board the " Astrea." Arrival of the " Garland "
with the retaken February packet.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 81. 8 pages.
Enclosing Lt. Gen. Leslie to Lord G. Germain, 13 November, 1781.
Lieut. Gen. Leslie to Lord G. Germain, 3 January, 1782.
Lt. Gov. Bull to [Lt. Gov. Leslie], 18 February, 1782.
Georgia, Commons House of Assembly, Address to Sir
James Wright, 23 February, 1782.
Proclamations by Gov. John Martin, 20 February, 1782.
Proclamation by John Mathews, 14 March, 1782.
2d
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Lieut. General Alex. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 12. Camp, Davis's House. — Private. "Sir,— I do
not find that Wayne has any force in Georgia to attempt an attack
on Savannah, he from a superiority in cavalry comes at times near
the town, and has lately burned a few out houses belonging to the
Governor.
" From Colonel Clark's letters to me, I find the Hessian Regiment
has been there too long, they desert fast, and I am afTraid little
dependance is to be put in them, I shall from this reason be under
the necessity of withdrawing them, I am very much at a loss whom
to send to replace that corps. I am sorry to observe that when the
Hessian troops are sent to out posts desertion takes place, they being
so long here has been the means of their forming too many connec-
tions. And the enemy have taken every care to encourage desertion
as much as in their power, this together with the assistance of their
friends within our walls enables them to seduce the foreigners, from
the encouragement they give them. I am sorry to find some
leading people of our militia going over to the enemy and persuading
others to follow them, in fact to us they are of little use (a few
cavalry excepted), and are a great expence to Government, but
we cannot force those that have been formerly our friends out of
the lines, who have come in for our protection. I have the honor
to be," &c.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 91. 2 pages.
Lieut. General Alexander Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 12.— Concerning Lt. Col. Thompson.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 89. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lt. Col. Thompson, Report to Lt. Gen. Leslie, 20 Feb.,
1782.
Copies in Vol. 42, No. 33 ; Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 146,
fo. 525 ; 590, fo. 66 ; State Papers, Domestic Geo. III., 99.
Lieut. General Alexr. Leslie to [Sir Henry ClintonJ.
1782, March 12.— After the York and English fleets sail, will be
very weak in King's ships. Has been unable to get one to carry
the stores and garrison men to Providence. Some small vessels
are much wanted. George Town ought to be destroyed, as the
enemy are using it to get supplies for their army. Is indebted to
Captain Peacock for his attention and zeal.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 92. 1 page.
John Morrison to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 12. Charlestown. — Encloses, as Senior Deputy
Commissary General, returns of prisoners, ashore and afloat. The
Cowes and Cork victuallers are still unloaded. Sends also various
returns of forage and live stock ; of persons victualled and horses
that draw forage ; of surveys on damaged provisions (the greatest
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part of the new contract would have been condemned but for the
uncertainty of getting fresh supplies) ; of cattle driven in for use
of the troops ; of provisions received, returns of provisions in store
at Savannah, and the numbers victualled and horses foraged.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 102. 3 pages.
Brigadier General 8. Birch to Frederick Metzner.
1782, March 13. New York. — Certificate. Testimonial to zeal,
attention and unexceptionable conduct as an officer and a gentle-
man. [For Metzner's memorial, see 6 October, 1783.]
Copy. Vol. 39, No. 163. 1 page.
Board op General Officers.
1782, March 13. Head Quarters, New York. — Minutes of a
meeting. Signed by Peter Russell — same Board as that on
6 January. Troops to be spared for the West Indies if absolutely
necessary, and with positive assurances that they be returned;
but if S. Carolina has fallen, the army is not to be weakened by
detaching.
Vol. 26, No. 31. 2 pages.
Major Duncan Drummond to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 13. New York. — Encloses copies of his letters and
his remarks and observations upon the Quarter Master General's
Accounts, by which it may be seen that he has complied as strictly
and speedily with his orders as the nature of the business would
admit.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 35, No. 93. 1 page.
(For two of the probable enclosures, see 25 January and 9 March.)
Lieut. Colonel James Moncrief to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 13. Charlestown. — Will await further directions
before going northward. " The number of slaves who have attached
themselves to the Engineer Department since my arrival . . .
and who look up to me for protection has been for some time past
a matter of serious concern." Advantage of their labour. Asks
upon what footing they are to be fixed before his departure. Advises
embodying a brigade of negroes. Every exertion has been made
in taking the field position of the army. Materials preparing to
erect a new fort on Sullivan's Island in place of Fort Arbuthnot ;
also for redoubts and batteries which can be transported to any
place required by the service.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 53, No. 129. 3 pages.
Christian Pulisveldt to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 13. New York. — Petition. Asks support. Has
lost his farm of 200 acres. Was discharged from the New Jersey
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Volunteers on account of bad health. ; has had great hardships, and
lost two of his children through sickness. Certified by Lieut. Col.
Buskirk, and recommended for two months' relief by Gov. Franklin
for the Board, 20 March.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 192^2 Jpages.
Colonel Philip Skene to John Calef.
1782, March 13. Chelsea. — " If you think the following testi-
mony from my hand worthy acceptance, you may make use of it,
as you see fit." To John Calef, Esq., Russel Court, Drury Lane.
That he was a surgeon with the army in the late war, member of the
General Assembly of Massachusetts Bay, delegate to England from
the inhabitants of Penobscot, and firmly attached to the King's
authority to the risk of his life and loss of his whole estate.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 54. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Calef to Maurice Morgan (sic), 20 Nov., 1782.
General Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, March 14. St. James'. — Royal Warrant with respect to
vacancies of commissioned officers in the troops under his command.
Signed and sealed. Vol. (Case) 61. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1782, March 14. New York.— No. 158.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 30. 6 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Oftice, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 9.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. General Alexr. Leslie.
1782, March 14. New York.— Sir, Judging it probable that if
Sir George Rodney's fleet should arrive in the Leeward Islands
before that from Brest, the French fleet under De Grasse might be
defeated or drove to leeward, and the general officer commanding
there might, in consequence, call upon me for troops to assist in
raising the siege of Brimstone Hill, supposing the garrison to hold
out until that event takes place, I thought proper to submit the
propriety of complying with such a requisition to the opinion of
a Council of War, who were unanimous that not a man ought to be
detached to such a distance from this post in its present threatened
situation, but that 2,000 men may with safety be spared from the
Southern District in the approaching season, when military opera-
tions are deemed impracticable in that climate. I have, accord-
ingly, sent a runner to the Leeward Islands to apprise the Com-
manders-in-Chief of the sea and land forces there of my intentions
to send thither the above number of troops for the purpose, and
under the circumstances here stated, in case a requisition should
have been made for them, and to inform them that I was moreover
inclined to send these troops likewise to the relief of Jamaica
should it be attacked and an application made to me for assistance,
in case the superiority of our fleet to that of the enemy shall be
such at the time as to insure them a safe passage thither and their
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return to me when the service is accomplished. I have therefore to
request you will hold the 3d, 19th and 30th Regiments, including
their flank companies, together with the 82d and 84th, detachment
of Jagers and remains of the Regiment of Bose, in readiness for
embarkation about the 20th of next month. For should the then
unthreatened situation of the different posts under your command
admit of their being detached from your district, I shall in that
case most probably be desirous about that period of drawing those
corps to this place to enable me to comply with any requisition for
succor which may be made from the West Indies or to act according
to exigences ; and I am of opinion that by withdrawing the post
at the Quarter House in the beginning of May, leaving the defence
of the Islands to the militia and refugees, which you report to be
about 500 men, and reducing the garrison of Savannah to its former
number, the garrison in Charlestown may be thereby rendered
sufficiently ample to secure it against every sort of danger during
the summer months. But, it being my intention to send you back
an adequate reinforcement from hence before the season for taking
the field in Carolina returns, I am in hopes no inconvenience or
danger will accrue to you from your compliance with this request.
I have the honor, &c.
Endorsed : — Sent down to the Hook to go by the Garland, but
was too late, though the Admiral said she should be detained for it.
Sent afterwards to the Admiral's to be forwarded by the Savage.
Copy. Vol 23, No. 93. 3 pages.
John Mathews (Governor of South Carolina).
1782, March 14. Jacksonburgh. — Proclamation forbidding pro-
visions being carried into the enemies' lines.
Printed. Vol. 23, No. 87. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, 12 March, 1782.
John Smith, Secretary, to Major Gordon.
1782, March 14. New York. — Is directed by the Commander-in-
Chief to acquaint him that in consequence of the opinion of a Board
of General Officers assembled for the purpose he is to pay a certain
amount on account of subsistence, to each serjeant, corporal,
drummer, and private of the British, who are prisoners.
Copy. Vol. 47, No. 222. 1 page.
Brook Watson.
1782, March 14. — Royal Commissions appointing him Superin-
tendent and Director of forage, provisions, necessaries, and extra-
ordinaries of the army in North America, and Commissary General
of stores, provisions and forage.
Two copies of each. Vol. 34, Nos. 46, 47, and 49. 2 pages, 1 page,
and 2 pages respectively.
Enclosed by Brook Watson to Sir Guy Carleton, 4 Dec, 1782.
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General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 14. Philadelphia. — That it is inconvenient for the
Commissioners to remain in the neighbourhood till the 16th of
next month. Bequests that the meeting be arranged earlier.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 40. 2 pages.
1782, March 14. New York (sic). — Extract of the same. Followed
by pass from General Washington for the brig " Dolphin " to go to
Wilmington with stores for the prisoners of war.
Vol. 26, part of No. 46.
Lieut. Gen. John Campbell to Lieut. Colonel Innes.
1782, March 15. New York.— Certificate that Capt. Chrystie,
with troops of the West Florida Eoyal Foresters, was on service
under his command in West Florida, and is entitled to receive
contingent allowance.
Signed letter. Vol. 37, No. 105. 1 page.
Enclosed by Adam Chrystie to Col. De Lancey, 2 A pi.
Commissioners for Victuallinci to Philip Stephens.
1782, March 15. Victualling Office. — Having caused an account
of provisions, &c, delivered from transports and ships of war to
commissaries in America, between 1 January, 1 775, and 31 December,
1781, to be made up from the books of the office and cast into money,
the same amounts to £228,242 7s. 9d., and these provisions not being
accounted for to the office ask the Admiralty's instructions how to
proceed to have the account liquidated. P.S. — Enclose a copy of
the account.
2 copies. Vol. 46, No. 39, and Vol. 26, No. 7. 1 page each.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H. Clinton, 30 March.
Peter Dusenbury to Lieutenant General Robertson.
1782, March 15. New York. — Memorial asking to be allowed
provisions, he and his wife and seven children being in a state of
wretchedness almost insupportable. Certified by Peter Huggeford,
Ambrose Haight and C. Fowler, same day, and with note by Thos.
Murray, A.D.C., 18th March, ordering rations till 1 May. Annexed
is Surgeon Bayley's certificate to ill health of the petitioner.
Original. Vol. 31, Nos. 202, 203. 4 pages.
Thomas Irving to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 15. Charlestown. — No. 6 of a set of papers respecting
the Receiver General's Office.
Copy. Vol. 25, No. 886. 4 pages.
Stores.
1782, March 15. Army Victualling Office, Cork. — Invoice of
goods shipped on the "Spencer " for New York. Signed John Marsh,
agent victualler.
Receipt signed by the captain for the same goods.
Originals. Vol. 36, Nos. 78 and 79. 1 page and 4 pages.
Enclosed by John Marsh to Sir Henry Clinton, 28 April, 1782.
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General Sir Henry Clinton to [Major Duncan Drummond].
1782, March 16. New York.— Is favoured with his letter of 13th
instant inclosing remarks and observations on the Quarter Master
General's accounts only, whereas he expected those on the accounts
of the other departments. Asks these or for the certificates to be
granted if the accounts are just and proper.
Draft. Vol. 24, No. 25. 2 pages.
Commissioners Knox and Morris to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 16. Elizabeth Town.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 42. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 199.
Lieut. Col. Wm. Crosbie to Major Duncan Drummond.
1782, March 16. New York.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 12. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Major Drummond to Sir H. Clinton, 18 March.
General Haldimand to the Commander-in-Chief [Sir Henry
Clinton].
1782, March 16. — No. 1. Is anxious for news from him.
In cipher. Vd. 11, No. 205. 1 page. Decipher, No. 206.
Also in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21808, fo. 17.
Joshua Lortng.
1782, March 16. New York. — Account of expenditure in tha
Commissary of Prisoners' Department at New York, £22,229 13*. 6f</.
No. 1.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 12. 1 page.
Lieut. General James Robertson to Captain Smith,
Secretary to the Commander-in-Chief.
1782, March 16. New York. — Concerning salary to Colonel
Billop as Superintendent of Staten Island.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 45, No. 131. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. Gen. Leslie.
1782, March 17. New York. — No. 9. Mr. Cruden's commission
is of a different nature from that of Mr. Irving. The whole affair
is submitted to the Secretary of State. Cannot increase Gov.
Bull's salary, nor grant allowance to Mr. Irving without orders
In »in the Treasury. Has avoided in New York any such extension
of the powers of the Board of Police as seems to have taken place
at Charlestown. They are to be directed in future not to take
cognisance or enforce payment of bonds, mortgages, obligations
or other debts contracted before the capitulation of Charlestown,
as the public interest, the interest of the British merchants and
the interests of the loyalists require a stop to be put to proceedings
of this nature. Spends a report of proceedings of the Police at
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New York, as the restrictions and regulations under which they
have acted have answered every purpose.
Draft. Vol. 23, Nos. 94, 95. 5 pages.
Extract in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 298, fo. 208.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Lord George Germain.
1782, March 18.— Separate.
Draft. Vol. 26, No. 27. 3 pages'.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo.
25 ; duplicate in the Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 115.
Schedule of Enclosures in above letter.
Vol. 26, No. 26. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 29.
Sir Henry Clinton to Commissioners Knox and Morris.
1782, March 18. New York. — Though his reasons still exist for
deferring the meeting till 10th April, is unwilling to expose them to
inconvenience, therefore names the 28th instant.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 28. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1782, March 18. New York. — Is sorry his letter of the 7th did
not arrive in time, but the delay must have been on the American
side, as Colonel Dayton's receipt is of the 9th. Is willing to lessen
any disagreeable circumstances, and has appointed the 28th instant.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 29. 2 pages.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Governor Sir James Wright.
1782, March 18. New York. — Received his letter of 2d January,
enclosing one from the Council of Georgia, recommending Mr.
Graham to succeed the late Mr. Cameron as Superintendent of
Indian Affairs. Would be glad to comply with the request if the
appointment rested with him, but it shall be forwarded to the
minister for his Majesty's determination.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 99. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Maj. Gen. Dalrymple and Andrew
Elliot.
1782, March 18. New York. — Authority as commissioners for
exchange of prisoners.
I Copy. Vol. 17, No. 75. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 215.
Major Duncan Drummond to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 18. New York. — Sends copies of correspondence
between Lt. Colonel Crosby, B.M.G., and himself on subject of his
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accounts. Had already begun to enquire into the accounts of the
Commissary General.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 24, No. 9. 2 pages.
Enclosing 9 letters between himself and Lieut. Colonel Crosbie,
see 3, 7, 19, 21 January ; 4, 14 February ; 5, 16, and 18 March,
below.
Major Duncan Drummond to Lieut. Col. Wm. Crosbie.
1782, March 18. New York.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 20. 3 pages.
Enclosed in above letter.
(?) J., T., or F. Keppel to Colonel Morris.
1782, March 18. Head Quarters. — Encloses memorial of Mr.
Skinner referred by the Commander in Chief to Lieut. General
Robertson.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 322. 1 page.
Andrew Kettle or Kittle to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 18. New York. — Late of Kenderhook, in the province
of New York, farmer. Petition. Joined Gen. Burgoyne and on
the Convention of Saratoga was sent to Canada. After eight
months arrived in New York and joined the corps of refugees
under Major Ward, as a captain. His estate disposed of. His wife
and children in great distress, and himself near 60 years of age and
incapable, by rheumatism, of doing duty. Asks bounty for support.
With certificate from Wm. Franklin on behalf of the Board (of
Associated Loyalists), 19 March.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 285. 2 pages.
New York.
f 1782, March 18. New York.— Weekly State of the Provost.
Original. Vol. 12, No. 14. 2 pages.
Treasury.
1782, March 18. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— Minutes of the
Board. Mr. Fisher to provide the several articles of bedding.
Copy. Vol. 46, No. 31. 1 page.
Copy in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21707, fo. 73.
This and the following enclosed by John Robinson to Sir H.
Clinton, 26 March.
1782, March 18. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— Directions to
Mr. Harley to provide to pattern, &c, the articles mentioned.
Copy. Vol. 46, No. 32. 1 page.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Lieut. General Alexr. Leslie.
1782, March 19. New York.— No. 10. Would be glad to con-
firm Lieutenant Governor Graham as Superintendent : of Indian
Affairs if the appointment rested with himself, yet as Lt. Colone]^
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Brown has offered to perform the duties without extra expense to
Government he cannot decide on a measure of this nature, but
will transmit recommendations in favour of Mr. Graham to the
minister, for his Majesty's determination.
Draft. Vol. 23, No. 96. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. General Alexr. Leslie.
1782, March 19. New York. — Has appointed Capt. Baddely to
the office of Barrack Master of Charles Town, reserving that of
Barrack Master of Long Island in this district for Captain McMahon
when he should return from Europe.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 97. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Governor Patrick Tonyn.
1782, March 19. New York. — Acknowledges letter of 3rd
January, and will honour the three bills of that date drawn on
account of expenditures in the Indian and Ordnance Departments
of East Florida. In future requests him to signify to Lieut.
General Leslie his wishes relative to military arrangements. Fears
that letters have miscarried as they have not come to hand. Con-
gratulates him on his promotion to the rank of Major General.
Draft. Vol. 23, No. 98. 4 pages.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to the Executors of Mr. Wier.
1782, March 19. New York.— That the papers of Mr. Wier be
laid before Major Drummond.
Draft. Vol. 24, No. 27. 1 page.
Stores.
1782, March 19. Army Victualling Office, Cork.— Receipt by
James Potts for the cargo of the " Swan " navy transport victualler
from John Marsh, agent victualler.
Original. Vol. 36, No. 83. 1 page.
Invoice of beef, pork, butter and oatmeal shipped on the " Swan "
navy transport victualler for the use of the troops at New York.
Originals. Vol. 36, Nos. 85 and 86. 3 pages.
Both enclosed by John Marsh to [Sir Henry Clinton], 28 April.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Charles Jenkinson.
1782, March 20. New York.
Copy. Vol. 4, No. 302. I page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, Tn Letters,
Original Correspondence 23.
Thomas Aston Coffin to Captain John Smith, Secretary.
1782, March 20. New York.— That Mr. Wier's accounts shall
be sent to Major Drummond as his Excellency desires.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 24, No. 26. 1 page.
427
Lieut. Col. Wm. Crosbie to Major Duncan Drummond.
1782, March 20. New York.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 19. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Major Drummond to Sir Henry Clinton, 21 March.
Welbore Ellis to General Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, March 20. Whitehall.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 25. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 510 ;
copies 606, fos. 206 and 214 ; 433, fo. 51 ; Dartmouth MSS., Amer.
Papers.
Jehiel Ketchum, late of Norwalk, Connecticut, to General Sir
Henry Clinton.
1782, March 20. New York. — Petition. That he came over with
Major General Tryon, when he made his last expedition into Con-
necticut, after undergoing and suffering every species of vengeance
that vindictive malice could invent. Has a wife and seven children,
and begs assistance. Annexed is certificate from Jeremiah Learning,
New York, 20 March, followed by one from John Sayre. Referred
to Colonel Morris, and by him to the Board of Associated Loyalists,
and recommended by the Board, 22 Maivh Rations ordered by
Lieut. General Robertson.
Original. Vol. 25, Nos. 311, 312. 3 pages.
Jane Mulligan to Lieut. General Robinson [Robertson].
1782, March 20. — Petition. Thanks for past assistance. Asks
again rations and " fewell " for herself and small son. Certified by
Thomas Crowell and Jonathan Boven, or Bowne.
Original', signed. Vol. 29, No. 98. 2 pages.
Moses Pitcher, loyal refugee from Boston, to General Sir Henry
Clinton.
1782, March 20. New York. -Petition. That he escaped from
Boston to Rhode Island, whither his wife and 8 children were sent,
and where he remained till its evacuation. His whole family
afflicted with sickness for 19 months. Asks some relief. Recom-
mended (on behalf of the Board) by Governor Franklin, 25th March.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 289. 2 pages.
Str Henry Cltnton to Major Duncan Drummond.
1782, March 21. New York. — Acknowledges letter inclosing
objections to Account of Barrack Master General, etc. Proposes
to constitute a Board to investigate.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 62. 2 pages.
Commissioners Knox and Morris to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 21. Morris County. — Will meet his Commissioners
on the 28th.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 41. 1 page.
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Major Duncan Drummond to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 21. New York.— Since his letter of the 18th, has
received Crosbie's of the 20th, which he encloses. Is at a loss to
account for employment of transports if it is not admitted that they
serve the purpose of transporting wood for use of the army.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 24, No. 10. 1 page.
Enclosing Lieut. Col. Crosbie to Major Drummond, 20 March.
General Sir Guy Carleton and Rear Admiral Digby.
1782, March 21. Westminster. — Letters Patent appointing them
Commissioners for restoring peace.
Original, with seal. Vol. (Case) 62. 2 rolls.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Lord George Germain.
1782, March 22. New York.— No. 159.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 24. 4 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 81 ;
duplicate in Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 175.
[Mrs. Lewis] to Lieutenant General James Robertson.
No name nor date. — Petition desiring assistance for self and two
small children. Has one son killed and another serving His Majesty.
On the reverse is an order on Colonel Morris for rations, signed by
Thos. Murray, A.D.C., 22 March, 1782. On a slip wafered to top
of the petition is a certificate to the assistance given by Mrs. Lewis,
and to the fact of her son being in the service, signed John Morris,
Lt. Col. Commandant 2d. New Jersey Volunteers.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 66, 67. 1J pages.
Captain W. Spry, Commanding Engineer.
1782, March 22.— Works proposed to add to the defence of
Halifax. Signed W. Spry..
Copy. Vol. 21, No. 159.* 2 pages.
, Philip Stephens to John Robinson.
1782, March 22. Admiralty Office.— Transmitting letter from
the Victualling Board of the 15th instant.
2 copies, signed. Vol. 26, No. 6, and Vol. 46, No. 38. 1 page each.
Enclosed by John Robinson to Sir Henry Clinton, 30 March.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1782, March 23. New York.— On the decree of the Court as to
prizes, see the 6th March.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 22. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 99 ;
duplicate in Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 193.
[General Sir Henry Clinton] to General Washington.
1782, March 23. New York.— A flag of truce having been
boarded by a party of armed men, and the Hessian officer having
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been plundered of the amount of money he was taking to the
prisoners, Gen. Knyphausen has replaced the money, and the same
officer will again proceed under the sanction of the former transport.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 23. 2 pages.
Welbore Ellis to Lords of the Treasury.
1782, March 23. Whitehall— Having laid before the King the
petition of Thomas Ch. Williams in behalf of the army under Brig.
General Arnold praying for nett proceeds of sales of prizes and
goods taken by them on expedition as awarded in the Court of
Vice Admiralty at New York. It is directed that one-eighth part
be given to Brig. Gen. Arnold for his services and the remainder
divided among officers and soldiers.
Two copies. Vol. 26, Nos. 20 and 21. 2 pages each.
Stores.
1782, January 23 and March 23. Office of Ordnance, the Tower,
and Portsmouth. — Bill of Lading, or Invoice of goods laden on
board the " Lady Amherst." Ordnance stores to be transported to
New York, and there delivered to Francis Stevens, ordnance store
Copy. Vol. 36, No. 23. 6 pages.
1782, March 23. Office of Ordnance, Portsmouth.— Counterpart
of Bill of Lading of the " Lady Amherst."
Original. Vol. 36, No. 25. 1 page.
1782, March 23. Office of Ordnance, Portsmouth.— Counterpart
of Bill of Lading of the " Success."
Original. Vol. 36, No. 26. 1 page.
Both enclosed by Richard Veale to [Sir Guy Carleton], 18 May.
Dr. Paine.
1782, March 23. — Extract from General Orders. Dr. Paine to
act as physician until a vacancy should happen, and Mr. Gregory
West as apothecary vice Paine.
Vol. 25, No. 192. 1 page.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to [may be Brig. Gen. John Campbell].
1782, March 24. New York. — The arrival of Brigadier General
Bruce and Captain Spry having given him an opportunity of con-
sulting them, recommends for his consideration certain works pro-
posed for the defence of Halifax by Captain Spry. If thought ad-
visable he had better send for Captain Hartcup from Penobscot.
f^Draft. Vol. 21, No. 159. 4 pages.
^[General Sir Henry Clinton] to Lord George Germain.
1782, March 24. New York.— No. 160.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 19. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo.
117 ; duplicate in Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 205.
430
General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1782, March 24. New York.— Touching provision for Provincial
officers' widows.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. IS. I page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. k W. I. 143, fo.
135 ; duplicate in Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 201.
General Sir Henry Clinton to John Robinson.
L782, March 24. New York. — Acknowledges receipt of various
letters. Encloses plan for supplying British prisoners with supplies
for subsistence, by which the large sums of money required will be
kept within the British lines.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 123. 2 pages.
Enclosing Wm. Deane Poyntz, contract with Messrs. Eddy, Sykes
and Company, 9 February, 1782.
Hospitals.
1781, December 25. Abstract of the accounts of his Majesty's
1782. March 24. Hospitals at New York between these dates,
J. Mallet, purveyor. £1,261 13*. S^d,
Copy. Vol. 31. No. 53. 1 page.
General Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, March 25. St. James'.— Royal warrant authorising him
to appoint Courts Martial, confirm sentences, &c, amongst the
troops under his command.
Original, signed and sealed. Vol. (Case) 61.
General Sir Henry Clinton to Board of Officers.
1782, March 25. New York.— That they (Major General O'Hara,
Major General Paterson, Brig. General Gunning, Brig. General
Bruce, Brig. General Delancey, Colonel Robinson, Mr. Elliot and
Mr. White) should meet on Mondays and Thursdays and constitute
themselves a Board. See proceedings on 27 March.
Draft. Vol. 35, No. 92. Copies. Vol. 24, No. 5; Vol. 18,
No. 27/1. 2 pages or 3 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Commissioners Dalrymple and Elliot.
1782, March 25. New York. Instructions to exchange prisoners.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 74. 4 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 207.
Enclosure : —
" Memorandums " as to the rate of exchanges.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 76. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143,
jo. 463.
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Welbore Ellis to General Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, March 25. Whitehall.
Signed letter . Vol. 26, No. 17. 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 142, fo. 518 ;
copy 433, fo. 52.
Welbore Ellis to General Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, March 25. Whitehall. — Sends the enclosed.
Signed letter. Vol: 26, No. 15. I 'page.
Enclosing Resolution of House of Commons, 27 Feb.
Extract from Journals of House of Commons of 1 March.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. k Wr. 1. 142, fo. 514 ;
copy 433, fo. 53.
Stores.
1782, March 25. Army Victualling Office, Cork. — Invoice of
beef, pork, butter, and oatmeal shipped on the " William and Mary "
for the troops at New York.
Receipt for the same signed Thos. Hayes, Captain.
Originals. Vol. 36, Nos. 69 and 7<>. I pages and I page.
Both enclosed by John Marsh to [Sir Henry Clinton], 28 April.
Lieut. Gov. Archibald Campbell to Major Gen. Mathew.
1782, March 26. Spanish Town. Wrote about a fortnight since
informing him that the combined forces of France and Spain arc
assembling at Cape Francois with the intention of attacking
Jamaica early next month. Desires him to give all possible assist-
ance, as the troops there are not equal to meet the united forces
of the enemy.
Signed letter. Vol. 12, No. 147. I page.
Enclosed by Major Gen. Mathew to Sir Henry Clinton, 8 May.
| Sir Henry Clinton] to Brio. Gen. John Campbell.
1782, March 26. New York. — The Inspector General of Pro-
vincial Forces having represented the dissatisfaction appearing
among the Provincial Corps of Nova Scotia Volunteers on account
of their being forced to serve on board armed craft, desires a report
on the subject. Complains that the rules relative to Provincial
Corps have been infringed, particularly by Captain Hayden in
enlisting rebel prisoners ; they are to be discharged and returned
to the Commissary of Prisoners. In future strict attention is to
be paid to enforce the rules. Captain Hayden with the detachment
of Lieut. Colonel Rogers's Corps now at Halifax is to relieve
Hierlihy's five companies at St. Johns, who are to be incorporated
with the Nova Scotia Volunteers at Halifax.
Draft or copy. Vol. 21, No. 160. 2 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. General Alex. Leslie.
1782, March 26. New York. — Regrets that he desires to return
to Europe, but will not withhold his consent when the service
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permits his absence. Will consult with General Robertson as to
the great expense attending Leslie's situation, and send the result
next opportunity.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 103. 1 page.
Welbore Ellis to General Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, March 26. Whitehall. — Sends instructions.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 9. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 433, fo. 53.
John Fisher to General Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, March 26. Whitehall.— Sends the enclosed.
Signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 68. 1 page.
Enclosing Josiah Martin to Welbore Ellis, 7 March, 1782, with
return of officers.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 433, fo. 54.
Alexander Innes, Inspector General Provincial Forces, to
Captain Smith, Secretary.
1782, March 26. Inspector General's Office. — Having represented
to the Commander-in-Chief that great dissatisfaction appeared in
the Provincial Corps of Nova Scotia Volunteers on account of their
being employed on board armed craft, his Excellency has directed
him (Captain Smith) to prepare a letter for the Commanding Officer
at Halifax to beg he will make enquiries and report thereon, also
to signify to the Commanding Officer that strict attention should
be paid to the established rules of the Provincial Forces. Captain
Hayden, with the detachment of Lieut. Colonel Rogers's Corps,
is to relieve Major Hierlihy's five independent companies at St.
John's. [Compare above — Clinton to Campbell.]
Signed letter. Vol. 21, No. 161. 2 pages.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 26. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Their Lord-
ships trust he will be able to reduce the number of horses on the
present plan of war in North America. As the quantity of oats
sent out is considerable, and there still remains some to be sent,
they cannot direct any further supplies until they hear from him
on this subject.
Signed letters. Vol. 46, No. 36, and Vol. 26, No. 10. 1 page each.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 26. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Sends copy
of a minute of the Board, containing the orders given for providing
and sending out necessaries. Desires him to give the necessary
orders respecting the same supplies.
Signed letters. Vol. 46, No. 33, and Vol. 26, No. 12. 1 page each
Enclosures : —
Treasury Minutes, see 18 March.
433
N. D. " Account of clothing ordered for New York, for the
Provincials, to be provided by Mr. Harley."
Two copies. Vol. 46, No. 34, and Vol. 26, No. 13. 1 page
each.
N. D. Account of necessaries, &c, ordered for Neiv York,
for Provincials. Consists of clothes, camp equipage, saddlery
and accoutrements, to be provided by Mr. Fisher.
Two copies. Vol. 46, No. 35, and Vol. 26, No. 11. 2 pages
each.
Winthrop and Kemble to Major General O'Hara.
1782, March 26. New York.— With certificate signed by W.
Dalrymple, Henry Bruen and Archibald Robertson. [A copy is
with Proceedings of the Board on 27 March.]
Signed letter. Vol. 35, No. 91. 3 pages.
Isaac Yurex to Governor James Robertson.
1782, March 26. New York.— Petition. Was obliged to take
refuge in this city. His wife and three children have been sent here
to him. Is unable to support them, and asks rations. Followed
on same paper by note from Thos. Murray, A.D.C., 27th March,
desiring Colonel Morris to put petitioner and family on list for
rations till 1st x\iay
Original. Vol. 29. No. 170. 2 pages.
Board of General Officers.
1782, March 25-27. New York.— Proceedings at General
O'Hara's quarters, as president of a board appointed to meet and
examine the correspondence between the Commissary of Accounts
and the heads of the several departments, in consequence of his ex-
ceptions to some parts of their respective accounts submitted to his
examination. Contains copy of Clinton's letter of 25 March and
two from Winthrop and Kemble, 18 April, 1777, and 26 March, 1782.
Original. Vol. 18, Nos. 27-30. 16 pages.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to [Lieut. General Alexr. Leslie].
1782, March 27. New York.— No. 12. Since closing his dis-
patches he has received intelligence that the French are moving
from Virginia to the southward ; does not credit such reports, but
informs him that he may be on his guard. It is also said they
have been conveying cannon, stores, &c, from the Chesapeak by
the inland navigation towards Wilmington : if there is any truth
in these statements, requests to be informed.
Draft. Vol. 23, No. 100. 2 pages.
Commissioners Dalrymple and Elliot to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 27. New York. — They desire his pleasure on some
questions which have arisen from consideration of the ostensible
objects of their commission. Added is a note of the questions
with answers.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 77. 3 pages.
2e
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Lieut. General Alexr. Leslie to [Sir Henry Clinton].
1782, March 27. Camp. — You know, Sir, that my constitution
is much impaired from having serv'd the whole war ; besides that,
the perplexity of civil matters here, independent of military ones,
is so much beyond my abilities to arrange, that I declare myself
unequal to the task, nor have I constitution to stand it, from morning
to night I have memorials and petitions full of distress, &c, &c,
before me.
Independent of my public situation, and even state of health,
I have an aged mother (82 yrs.) going into her grave, and only
wishing to see me.
And I have an only daughter, who I have scarce ever seen from
being constantly with my regiment, her happiness now depends
on my return to Europe. She may form a very good alliance^but
is under promise to me to remain single until I see her. P i * |§t|
Excuse my troubling you with these family matters, it is to
convince you I don't go away because his Majesty has been pleased
to provide for me in giving me an old regiment.
Dr. Hayes will inform your Excellency from sickness and accidents,
by falls, dislocations, &c, my health is unfit to stand the summer.'"
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 105. 2 pages.
Lieut. General Alexr. Leslie to [Sir Henry Clinton].
1782, March 27.— Secret. Is " difficulted " in regard to Colonel
Westerhagen and Colonel Binning, both senior officers to Brigadier
Stewart, the former very lame and unfit for service. Both command
fine regiments, but their situation prevents him bringing them into
the field, where they ought to be, as they have both been too long
in garrison and many of them formed bad connections. Their men
let prisoners escape, &c. General de Bose does everything in his
power to forward the King's service. General de Knoblauch is of
no use,|his health quite gone.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 104. 2 pages.
Board of General Officers.
1782, March 28. Head Quarters. — Minutes. Present — Clinton,
Robertson, Paterson, Knyphausen, O'Hara, Dalrymple, Admiral
Digby. Written by and signed Peter Russel. Opinions taken on
expedition to the Delaware, — four for. two against.
Vol. 26, No. 8. 2 pages.
Major General Charles O'Hara to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 28. New York. — Sends proceedings and report of
Board of General Officers agreeable to letter of 25th. Has directed
Mr. Seton, who acted as Secretary, to return all papers laid before
them by Captain Smith, together with Winthrop and Kemble's
letter of 18 April, 1777, to Sir W. Erskine and another to the
Board.
Signed letter. Vol. 24, No. 1. 1 page.
435
Captain John Smith, Secretary, to Lieut. General Leslie.
1782, March 29. New York. — Received letter of 4th February.
His pay as Lieutenant General upon this staff must be received
by his agent at home in the same manner that this business was
transacted when he was Major General. Has already sent an
answer respecting loss of baggage, which he hopes has been received.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 114. 1 page.
Samuel Bean, Deputy Auditor and Muster Master to the Southern
Army, to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 30. Charlestown, South Carolina. — Expresses his
obligation for kind attention. Major Drummond filled up his
appointment as auditor of accounts at a salary of 10/- a day, a
sum disproportioned to his position, being the pay of the clerks.
Requests his interest on behalf of his boy. Has mustered all the
British and Hessian troops, and is now busied in going through the
accounts of the different departments. Condoles with him on the
death of Lord John Clinton.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 101. 2 pages.
Lieut. General Alex. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 30. — " Tn consequence of a, report that the enemy
were driving away the negroes from the plantations' of the loyalists
the cavalry were detached across the Cooper River for the purpose
of rescuing them, which they were not in time to effect; they have
however brought away about a hundred of the enemies' negroes,
and made prisoners the Rebel Chief Justice Pendleton, who formerly
broke his parole at the capitulation, and Major Hyne, one of
General Green's aides-de-camp.
"I was induced to make this movement in order to convince the
loyalists of my desire to do everything in my power to check the
spirit and counteract the effect of the sanguinary laws lately
passed by the rebel assembly against them.
" I enclose an address lately presented by them to me, and I
most earnestly request your Excellency's instructions respecting the
answer I am to give them, and in particular how far the measure
of arming the negroes should be carried into execution, and how
far it may be proper to reimburse the losses which the loyalists may
sustain.
" It is an object of great importance to establish a plan upon this
subject, and to determine in what manner their officers should be
appointed and in what terms their freedom should be given them.
I should consider Lt. Colonel Moncrief as a very proper person to
be at their head, being well acquainted with their disposition, and
in the highest estimation amongst them.
" If your Excellency should adopt this measure it will be very
necessary I should receive your answer by express as any delay
will make it impracticable.
" Col. Balfour presses me to remind your Excellency on the
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subject of his leave, the circumstance of Haine's execution renders
his situation here very unpleasant. I have the honour to be," &c.
Signed letter. Vol. 53, No. 127. 3 pages.
Enclosure : —
N. D. Address and petition of the loyal inhabitants of South
Carolina now in this garrison. Signed Robert Ballinghall,.
Chairman. Relying upon his ivillingness to adopt such
measures as may effectually prevent the execution of the laws
passed by the " usurped " legislature confiscating their estates
and property, and for the accomplishment of these measures
tendering their services at the risk of their lives and fortunes.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 126. 1 page.
Joshua Loring.
1782, January 1 to March 30. — Abstract of expenditure in the
Commissary of Prisoners' Department at New York. £274 17s. 3d.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 3. 1 page.
John Robinson to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March 30. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— Transmits the
enclosed copy of a letter from Mr. Stephens, Secretary to the
Admiralty (see 22nd March), transmitting a letter from the Com-
missioners for Victualling with an account of provisions delivered
from transports and ships of war to commissaries in America,
between 1 January, 1775, and 31 December, 1781, amounting to
£228,242 7s. 9d. Desires he will examine and report the facts to
this Board, also to examine and return a state of provisions, &c,
supplied to the navy from the army stores.
. Two signed letters. Vol. 46, No. 37, and Vol. 26, No. 5. 1 page
each.
Messrs. Gordon, Biddulph & Gordon.
1782, March 31. — Statement of cash on this date.
Copy. Vol. 35, No. 186. 1 page.
Alexander Thomson to John Smith, Secretary.
1782, March 31. Halifax.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 62. 1 page.
1781, December 31 to 31 March, 1782.— A/c of contingent and
extraordinary expenses of H. M. Forces in Nova Scotia paid by
Alexander Thomson pursuant to warrants from the Commanding
Officer of his Majesty's troops in Nova Scotia. £27,560 18s. id.
Signed Alex. Thomson, Deputy Paymaster.
Signed. Vol. 52, No. 40. 1 page.
1782, March 31. Halifax.— State of the Military Chest. Signed
Alex. Thomson.
Original. Vol. 52, No. 41. 1 page.
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Accounts, Warrants, &c.
1782, January 1 to 31 March. — Notes for filling up a warrant
to Thomas Aston Coffin to enable him to pay £241 Os. lOd. to persons
in an annexed list [not now annexed], being allowances granted
by order of the Commander-in-Chief for the quarter ending 31 March.
Vol. 50, No. 295. 1 page.
1782, January 1 to 31 March. — Abstract of pay for Captain
Charles Handheld, Paymaster to the non-commissioned officers and
men of absent corps. 90 days at 10/-. £45.
Original. Vol. 38, No. 272. 1 page.
1782, January 1 to 31 March. — A/c of pay due to Roger Morris,
Inspector of Claims of Refugees, his Deputy, Assistants and Clerk.
£207 106'.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 34. 1 page.
1782, January 1 to 31 March. — An account of sundry sums of
money paid by Colonel Roger Morris to refugees, &c, by order of
his Excellency, Sir Henry Clinton, Commander in Chief, &c, at
4/8 the dollar. £1,727 12s. lid.
Copy. Vol. 31, No. 35. 4 pages.
1782, January 1 to 31 March. — A/c of expenses, £216 19s. 9d.,
in the Adjutant General's Office, for wages of clerks, stationery, &c.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 4. 1 page.
1782, January 1 to 31 March. — Abstract of pay due to clerks in
the Secretary's Office.
Copy. Vol. 37, No. 8b. 1 page.
1782, March 31. New York. — A/c for contingent expenses in
the Department of Edward Winslow, Muster Master General of
his Majesty's Provincial Forces, from 1 January to this date.
£75 5s. id. With certificate by Duncan Drummond, Commissary
of Accounts, dated 8 May.
Original. Vol. 37, No. 138. Copy. Vol. 26, No. 2. 2 pages
and 1 page.
Francis Green to the Lords of the Treasury.
1782, March. London. — Memorial. This and the papers annexed
relate to the payment for hire of the sloop " Carleton," Francis
Green being the owner, and the ship being under the direction of
George Leonard.
Annexed are : —
Extract from the King's warrant, 26 July, 1780.
Certificate from Sir George Collier, March, 1782.
A/c of George Leonard, certified 30 April, 1782.
Authority or commission from Sir George Collier to George
Leonard, 24 July, 1779.
A/c of Francis Green for hire of sloop " Carleton," certified
by George Leonard, 18 March, 1782.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 11. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 675.
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Lieut. General Alex. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, March. Charlestown.— " I beg leave to enclose to your
Excellency copies of some letters that have passed between Genl.
Greene, Lt. Colonel Balfour and me respecting the execution of
Colonel Hayne, and the discrimination of prisoners in this district.
" The very disagreeable predicament which Lt. Colonel Balfour
and other officers of rank in this army stand in, from this business,
renders it necessary for me to receive your Excellency's commands
upon that point as soon as possible.
" I have, therefore, for your Excellency's information, instructed
Lt. Colonel Thompson fully upon the whole transaction ; and I beg
leave to refer to that gentleman for the particulars, and every
circumstance your Excellency may wish to be farther acquainted
with concerning this measure adopted by Lord Cornwallis, and
under whose immediate orders Lt. Colonel Balfour was then
acting.
" The necessity I shall in all probability be under of putting arms
into the hands of negroes, I have also requested Lt. Col. Thompson
to lay before you, and I am to beg your Excellency will be so good
as to inform me what plan you would choose for them to be formed
upon, as it appears to me a measure that will soon become indis-
pensably necessary shou'd the war continue to be carried on in this
part of America.
" The sanguinary laws lately passed by the rebel civil government
has thrown our remaining friends here into the most distressing
situation, particularly an Act by which their properties are immedi-
ately to be confiscated and sold. Many of the loyalists here being
men with large estates and advanced in life, will, I doubt not, leave
us and go over to the enemy.
" This I will do my utmost to prevent as long as possible, but
I must request your Excellency's instructions if you wish me to
adopt any measures by which the enemy may either be deterred
from carrying their law into execution, or by which our friends may
be reimbursed for their losses as far as we can.
" Lt. Colo. Thompson will also have the honor to communicate
with your Excellency upon this subject."
Signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 106. 3 pages.
Enclosing the papers alluded to in the text, see 3 May, 1781 ;
18, 20 and 26 August and 3 September, 1781 ; 9 March, 1782.
Commissioners Dalrymple and Elliot to Sir H. Clinton.
1782, April 1. Elizabeth Town.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 78. 2 pages.
Enclosing Powers from General Washington to Commissioners
Knox and Morris, 11 March.
Copy in the Public Kecord Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 223.
General H[aldimand] to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1782, April 1. Montreal.— This being the 19th letter he has
written since he received his of the 2nd August, he is almost certain
their letters^have mutually miscarried. Is also in ignorance of the
enemy's intentions, which reports direct against this Province,
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Repeats his request that he will communicate with him by most
speedy and different routes.
In cipher. Vol. 11, No. 204. 1 page. Copy. No. 206.*
Copy in Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21808, fo. 18.
New York.
1782, April 1. New York. — Weekly state of the Provost.
Original. Vol. 12, No. 15. 2 pages.
Stores.
1782, April 1. London. — Invoice of tents and camp necessaries
for 20 battalions of infantry shipt on board the " Holdemesse "
transport for New York, per Wm. Worsfield & Co., packers.
Original. Vol. 56, No. 46. 1 large double page.
1782, April I.— Return of camp necessaries, &c, shipped on
board the " Holdemesse " transport for the forces under Sir Henry
Clinton and compleated on this date. (Compare under 2 May.)
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 210. 1 page and 2 lines.
Adam Chrystie, Captain Commanding West Florida Royal
Foresters, to Col. Oliver De Lancey, Adjt. General.
1782, April 2. Newton, Long Island. — Being considerably in
advance last year for contingencies, applied at the Inspector
General's Office for the allowance for 1781, and was told that a
certificate from General Campbell was necessary. The enclosed
was then presented to Colonel Innes. Is answered that no allowance
can be given without an order from the Commander in Chief.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 37, No. 104. 1 page.
Enclosing Lieut. Gen. J. Campbell to Lt. Col. Innes. Certificate
for Captain Chrystie, 15 March.
Sir Henry Clinton to Commissioners Dalyrmple and Elliot.
1782, April 2. New York. — Received theirs of yesterday's date,
enclosing powers given to Washington's Commissioners. Recom-
mends the enclosed additional memoranda to their consideration,
though not stating them as positive rules. The propriety of adopting
the cartel settled between England and France for the basis of the
present one will naturally occur to them. Cannot send copy of
such, but believes the enemy is acquainted therewith, as de Barras
mentioned it in his letter from Rhode Island.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 80. 2 pages.
Enclosure : —
" Memorandums." Recommending them to propose that the
cartel settled this war between Great Britain and France should
be the basis on which the one in contemplation is to be founded.
One of his Excellency's chief reasons for wishing to delay the
meeting of the Commissioners until 10th April was his hope
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of receiving dispatches from England which wight inform hint
respecting the cartel settled between the Courts of London and
Versailles.
Vol 17, No. 81. 1 page.
Stores.
1782, April 2. Army Victualling Office, Cork. — Invoice of beef,
pork, butter and oatmeal shipped on the " Martha " navy transport
victualler, John Willis, Master, for use of the troops in New York.
With weights of the 754 firkins of butter. Signed John Marsh.
Original. Vol. 36, No. 73. 5 pages.
1782, April 2. — Receipt for cargo as shipped by John Marsh,
Agent Victualler at Cork, for use of the troops at New York. Signed
John Willis, Master of " Martha."
Original. Vol. 36, No. 72. 1 page.
Both enclosed by John Marsh to the Commander in Chief, 28 April.
Commissioners Dalrymple and Elliot to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 3. Elizabeth Town. — Send the enclosed.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 82. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Paper by Commissioners Knox and Morris classifying
prisoners under 4 heads : — 1st, military ; 2nd, naval ;
3rd, prisoners for offences against the laws of war (deserters,
spies, marauders and incendiaries) ; ±th, citizens. As to the
1st, they enclose a tariff ; to the 2nd, they suggest their col-
lection at a given place till exchanged, and submit tariff 2 ;
offenders oqainst the laws of war should be punished ; citizens
to be liberated, and balance accounted for as private soldiers.
Add a list of articles to be allowed, with blank left for the value.
Tariff No. 1 — for military.
Tariff No. 2 — for naval.
Articles of rations proposed.
Copy. Vol. 17, Nos. 83-4. 5
1782, April 3. Elizabeth Town. — Answer of Commissioners
Dalrymple and Elliot. Agree in the main to the 4 classes, with
some explanations as to militia and marauders, &c. Agree
to Tariff 1, but defer opinion on No. 2 till Admiral Digby
should give further instructions. As to punishment of offenders,
any discussion must be submitted to the respective commanders
in chief ; also the release of citizens. The question of the
quantity, quality and value of rations is too important to decide
till the subsistence of prisoners comes directly into question.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 85. 3 pages.
1782, April 3. Elizabeth Town. — Proposal by Commis-
sioners Knox and Morris to adopt some general principle to
facilitate liquidation of past accounts.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 86. 2 pages.
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Lieut. * General Alexr. Leslie to Major General Greene.
1782, April 4. Head Quarters.— Protesting against the in-
humanity of the, seizure of the property of the loyalists. To ensure
a j uster line of conduct was his motive in a late excursion to seize
negroes, &c.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 118. 1 pages.
Enclosed b>/ Lt. (Jen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, 9 April.
Copies in Vol. 42, No. 128 ; Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1.
147, fo. 675; 590, fo. 112.
Major General Greene to Lieut. General Leslie.
1782, April 4. Head Quarters, S. Carolina. — Answer.
Copy. Vol. 42, No. 129. 1 pope.
Enclosed, with the copy of Leslie's letter, by the South Carolina
delegates to Sir G. Carletoo, 27 March, 1783.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 147, fo. 677 ;
590, fo. 142.
Earl of Shelburne to General Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, April 4. St. James's. — The "Ceres'' frigate being ready
to put to sea it is the King's pleasure that he embark therein, and
proceed to New York to take upon himself the command with which
the King has entrusted him.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 08. I page.
Ensign Hendorff.
1782, April 5. New York.- Account for loss of baggage,
£42 16*\ ±d. Sworn before Stephen P. Adye, Judge Advocate's
Office, same date.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 107. 1 page.
Annexed to Warrant to pay that amount, see 7 November.
[? Captain John Smith] to Major Drummond, Commissary of
Accounts.
1782, April 5. New York. — Transmits, by order of the Com-
mander-in-Chief, a copy of the Report of the Board of General
Officers appointed to investigate the correspondence and papers
sent to His Excellency respecting the Accounts of the Quarter
Master General and Barrack Master General's Departments.
Draft. Vol. 24, No. 59. 1 page.
Commissioners Dalrymple and Elliot to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 6. Elizabeth Town.— Private.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 92. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 227.
442
Commissioners Dalrymple and Elliot to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 6. Elizabeth Town.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 87. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1/113, fo. 231.
Enclosures : —
Comrs. Knox and Morris to Comrs. Dalrymple and Elliot.
1782, April 4. — Cannot assent to British soldiers being ex-
changed for American citizens.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 88. 3 pages.
1782, April 5. — Answer of Comrs. Dalrymple and Elliot.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 90. 1 page.
Comrs. Dalrymple and Elliot to Knox and Morris.
1782, April 5. Elizabeth Town. — At the proper time they
will enter into the subject of accounts.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 89. 1 page.
Comrs. Knox and Morris to Comrs. Dalrymple and Elliot.
1782, April 6. — Repeating statement of their letter of the Uh.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 91. 1 page.
Board o* General Officers.
1782, April 6. Head Quarters.— Minutes of a Meeting. Question
put — whether an order should be sont to General Leslie to embark
the 2,000 men to proceed to this place when the convoy arrives for
them — resolved in the affirmative. This is endorsed " Minutes of
the Council, New York."
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 67. 1 page.
Stores.
1782, April 6. Army Victualling Office, Cork. — Receipt for cargo
of " Nancy " navy transport, Thos. Furlong, master, supplied by
John Marsh, agent victualler, for New York for use of the troops.
1782, April 6. Army Victualling Office, Cork. — Invoice of beef,
pork, and butter shipped on the " Nancy," with weights and marks.
Signed. Vol. 36, Nos. 66 and 67. 1 page and 4 pages.
Both enclosed by J. Marsh to the Commander-in-Chief, 28 April.
Sir Henry Clinton to Commrs. Dalrymple and Elliot.
1782, April 7. New York. — Received last night their letters and
dispatches ; will take the opinion of the general officers to-morrow
forenoon, and communicate the result.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 95. 1 page.
Commrs. Dalrymple and Elliot to Commrs. Knox and Morris
1782, April 7. Elizabeth Town.— Though the paper delivered to
them yesterday by Washington's Commrs. puts an end to all treaty
on that part of the first proposition which respects a general cartel,
they propose to proceed as usual in the exchange of all prisoners
us
of war, both naval and military, within their precincts — for the
residue that remains they suggest that a liberal ransom may be
accepted by the enemy as a compensation for their liberation and
maintenance.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 94. 2 pages.
Peter Russell to Captain Smith.
1782, April 7. Elizabeth Town. — The Commissioners have
desired him to send for the Commander-in-Chief's information the
copy of the above proposition respecting prisoners. Believes
Washington's Commrs. will agree to no exchange or commutation,
as they appear to want England to pay them a certain periodical
sum for maintenance of her prisoners.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 93. 1 page.
Commrs. Dalrymple and Elliot to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 8. Elizabeth Town. — Encloses copies of proposition
made by them to Washington's Commissioners and their answer,, by
which His Excellency will perceive that all treaty for|a* general or
partial exchange of prisoners is entirely broken off. Will wait
further instructions before proceeding with the other propositions
respecting maintenance of prisoners and liquidation of past accounts.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 98. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Commrs. Dalrymple and Elliot to Commrs. Knox and
Morris.
1782, April 7. Elizabeth Town. — Having consulted Admiral
Digby on the subject, he has declared he will not object to the
tariff proposed, if Washington's Commissioners consent to pay
the debt to the navy by giving British* prisoners in exchange.
They are therefore ready to liberate all naval American prisoners
by accepting British prisoners of war in exchange.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 99. 1 page.
Commrs. Knox and Morris to Commrs. Dalrymple and
Elliot.
1782, April 8. Elizabeth Town. — In the actual situation
of affairs they must decline exchanging seamen for soldiers.
Any convention for liberating prisoners by pecuniary compensa-
tion would only form part of a general cartel. They think it
would be most proper to suspend exchanges until the general
business referred to the Commissioners be determined. At
present a pecuniary compensation for soldiers cannot be accepted.
Copy. Vol. 17. No. 100. 1 page.
Commrs. Dalrymple and Elliot to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 8. Elizabeth Town. — Since closing their dispatches
Washington's Commissioners have sent an answer to the request they
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referred to in their private letter. They have therefore sent a boat
with a copy of it for his information.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 71. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Commrs. Knox and Morris to Commrs. Dalrymple and
Elliott.
1782, April 8. Elizabeth Town. — As there appears at
present an insurmountable obstacle to settling a general cartel,
it becomes proper to proceed to the other objects of the meeting.
As fixing the articles and price of a ration appears necessary,
previous to adjusting past accounts or making future arrange-
ments, they wish to receive the answers of Clinton's Commis-
sioners on the subject. The consideration of particular ex-
changes must be postponed until past accounts are adjusted.
To remove every obstacle the undersigned propose to accept on
the part of the United States the sum of £200,000 sterling, for
the balance of all the accounts for maintaining prisoners from
the commencement of the war until the last day of the present
month.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 70. 2 pages.
William Dalrymple to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 8. Elizabeth Town. — Sends purport of conversation
between the different commissioners. Has avoided all unnecessary
discussions in the past, but Washington's Commissioners would
enter into details respecting their mission. His and Elliot's situation
is becoming very unpleasant, and they wish they could be certain
that any useful purpose would attend its continuation.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 96. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Conversation between the Commissioners. Proposals by the
American Commissioners on the quantity and quality of the
ration to be given to prisoners, and as to liquidation of past
accounts. They maintain that till these two objects are accom-
plished no cartel can take place.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 97. 2 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Commrs. Dalrymple and Elliot.
1782, April 8. New York. — Opinion of the General Officers as to
the proposals that should be made to the American Commissioners.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 69. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 2)35.
S. S. Blowers (for Board of Associated Loyalists) to Commissary
Chaloner.
1782, April 8. New York.— Order for release of three prisoners
exchanged
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 30. 1 page. Vol. 29, No. 121. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gov. Franklin to Sir H. Clinton. 25 April.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 317.
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[Sir Henry Clinton] to Lt. Gen. Alexander Leslie.
1782, April 8. New York. — No. 13. Has only time to send
duplicate of his letter of 14 March, and in addition to desire him to
hold the troops therein mentioned in readiness for immediate
embarkation for New York to join the convoy which the Admiral
may order for the purpose. Requests him to reduce the garrisons
of Savannah and St. Augustine if expedient so to do.
P.S. — Captain Chads is directed to inform the Agent at Charles-
town what transports will be sent from New York with the convov.
Draft, Vol. 23, No. 115. 2 pages.
Charles Cooke.
1782, April 8. London. — Memorial to the Lords Commissioners
of the Treasury, touching a claim for flour alleged to have been
provided for the use of the British army.
Annexed are : —
Petition of Robert Cooke for himself and brother and
co-partner Charles Cooke, merchants, to Sir H. Clinton, with
statement. 12 May, 1779.
Case of Robert Cooke. 12 March, 1779.
Daniel Wier. Opinion, preceded by a note expressing the
Commander-in-Chief's desire to have Mr. Wier's opinion on
Cooke's claim. 9 May, 1779.
[Sir H. Clinton]. The Commander-in-Chief's Answer by
Capt. J. Andre. [May, 1779.]
Deposition of William Lenox before D. Mathews. 27
October, 1778.
Deposition of Samuel Kerr before D. Mathews. 27 October,
1778.'
Deposition of John C. Senger before D. Mathews. 29
October, 1778.
Certificate of John C. Senger. 22 March, 1779.
Petition of Robert Cooke, for himself and brother and
co-partner Charles Cooke, merchants, to the Earl of Carlisle,
Sir H. Clinton and William Eden, Commissioners. 20
November, 1778.
Adam Ferguson to Andrew Elliot. 23 November, 1778.
Certificate of Samuel Shoemaker and John Potts. 23
November, 1778.
Certificate of Daniel Coxe, 23 November, 1778.
Deposition of Andrew Elliot. [23 November, 1778.]
Certificate of Brig. Gen. Skinner. 14 November, 1778.
Certificate of Thomas Stirling. 5 September, 1779.
Charles and Robert Cooke. Invoice of 395 barrels of
flour, £1,434 Is. 8d.
William Erskine to Capt. Andre. 21 June, 1779.
Certificate of Lord Rawdon. 7 October, 1779.
Certificate of Brig. Gen. Skinner. 18 July, 1780.
Petition of Robert Cooke and his brother and co-partner
Charles Cooke, merchants, to Lords Commissioners of
Treasury. 30 October, 1779.
Certificate of Governor Franklin. 5 November, 1779.
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Certificate of Brig. Gen. Skinner. 8 December, 1779.
Deposition of David Mathews concerning "the above 22
papers. 7 December, 1781.
Originals. Vol. 16, Nos. 118-121.
Qy. that this memorial and papers were transmitted by Richard
Burke to Sir Guy Carleton, see his letter of 19 April.
William Livesay to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 8. Jamaica. — Petition for further relief. As he is
far advanced in age and his eyesight fails him, begs that in addition
to his 4*. a day he may be ordered to receive such further subsistence
as may be proper. With two certificates. Referred to Col. Morris,
and by him to the Board of Associated Loyalists, and answered
on the 23d April that he cannot be recommended for any further
allowance unless he can be relieved from a billet on his house.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 284. 4 pages.
Lieut. General Leslie to Governor John Matthews.
1782, April 8. Head Quarters.
Copy. Vol. 42, No. 129.*
Enclosed by John Rutledge and others to Sir Guy Carleton, 27
March, 1783.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 147, fo. 677 ;
590. fo. 142.
James Moncriep, Commanding Engineer, to Lt. Gen. Leslie.
1782, April 8. Charlestown. — According to his request has
calculated the number of troops required for the defence of Charles-
town and its dependencies, and thinks not less than 4,500 regular
troops will be needed. With these and the help of armed ships and
galleys frequent descents could be made into different parts of the
country, and communication kept up with Georgia. The same
quantity will still be needed if the rebel army should receive rein-
forcements from the North and make an attempt upon Charlestown
or if the French fleet and army should arrive to act with Greene's
force.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 53, No. 124. 2 pages. Copies. Vol.
23, No. 123. 3 pages. Vol. 26, No. 84. 3 pages.
[Qy. Capt. John Smith] to [Maj. Duncan Drummond].
1782, April 8. — The Commander in Chief desires to see him to-
morrow morning at 11 o'clock, and requests" him to consider the
subject mentioned in his letter of 21 March, as he wishes to lay the
same before * the Treasury. "^The accounts of the Commissary
General's department having been in his possession since Mr. Wier's
death, His Excellency is desirous of receiving his observations upon
them as 'soon as possible.
Draft. Vol. 24, No. 60. 2 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Commrs. Dalyrmple and Elliot.
1782, April 9. — Received dispatches of yesterday. Requests Mr.
Elliot to come here as soon as possible to receive a definite answer
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to the propositions made by Washington's Commissioners, giving
out as his reason that some particular business relative to the port-
requires his presence for a short time.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 72. 1 page.
Daniel Coxe, for Board of Directors of Associated Loyalists, to
Lieut. Colonel Oliver De Lancey.
1782, April 9. New York.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 29. 2 pages. Also Vol. 29, No. 123.
Enclosed by Gov. Franklin to Sir H. Clinton, 25 April, 1782.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 339.
Governor William Franklin (for same Board) to Captain
Richard Lippincot.
1782, April 9. New York.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 31. 2 pages. Also Vol. 29, Nos. 120 and
127.
Enclosed by Gov. Franklin to Sir H. Clinton, 25 April, 1782.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 343.
Lt. Gen. Alexander Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 9. Charlestown. — Encloses copy of his letter to Gen.
Greene. Has left his answer on a table in camp, but it was of a
civil nature. Has sent them to Gov. Mathews. Could not get an
answer. Their advanced corps have fallen back from Bacon bridge.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 117. 1 page.
Enclosing Lt. Gen. Leslie to Maj. Gen. Greene, 4 April.
Board of General Officers.
1782, April 10. Head Quarters. — Minutes of a meeting discussing
the proposed reinforcement for Jamaica and its place of embarkation.
Resolved — that the relief of ^Jamaica be attempted and the troops
sent there from Charlestown.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 73. 3 pages.
Stores.
1782, April 10. Army Victualling Office, Cork. — Invoice of beef,
pork, butter and oatmeal shipped on the " Favourite," navy trans-
port victualler, for the use of the troops at ''New York.
Same date and place. — Receipt by Francis Ellis, master, for the
same, supplied by John Marsh, agent victualler.
Originals. Vol. 36, Nos. 76 and 75. 2 pages and 1 page.
Enclosed by John Marsh to the Comr. in Chief, 28 April.
Brig. Gen. Alured Clarke to Lieut. Gen. Leslie.
1782, April 11. Savannah. — Extracts. "The number of this
garrison decreased fifty men in the course of last month . .
nine or ten have already "deserted In this— five or six of Brown's
and four Hessians." Is impatient to have a certain corps relieved,
for 'tis impossible to say what might be the consequence of their
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defection, being a large proportion of our garrison." Hears of
reinforcements to Wayne. Provisions falling short. The enemy
expects a foreign fleet at Tybee by the 25th.
Extracts. Vol. 23, No. 126 ; also Vol. 26, No. 82. 2 pages each.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, 17 April.
Accompanying the above is a letter from a deserter, Henry
Pumphrey, to his brother soldiers in Savannah, advising them not
to listen to the reports of the officers and refugees, but escape from
bondage and tyranny to liberty and happiness. Refers to Gov.
Martin's proclamation and rewards. Is now starting for Maryland
to enjoy that happiness which he hopes they will soon participate in.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 127. 3 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Maj. Gen. Wm. Dalrymple.
1782, April 11. New York. — Was engaged with a Council of War
when Mr. Elliot called yesterday, and is now broke in upon by the
officers of the Charlestown fleet, but he shall be dispatched to-
morrow, as a council is to meet at 9 in the morning to consider his
business. The best apology must be made to the gentlemen.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 75. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Commissioners Dalrymple and Elliot.
1782, April 12.— New York.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 76. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 239.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain.
1782. April 12. New York.— No. 161.
Copy. Vol. 22, No. 94. 6 pages.
Signed letters in Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 147 ;
Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 217.
Jonathan Finley to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 12. New York. — Memorial for relief, as a loyalist.
Certified by William Wanton and others, recommended by the
Board of Associated Loyalists, 29 April, and followed "by order for
rations by Thomas Murray, 3 May.
Original. Vol. 25, Nos. 294-5. 3 pages.
Governor John Mathews to Lieut. General Leslie.
1782, April 12.— Cane Acre.
Copy. Vol. 16, No. 104. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 147, fo. 679 ;
590, fo. 142.
John Stansbury to William Deane Poyntz.
1782, April 12. New York.— Proposes supplying the military
chest at Lancaster with any sum required in specie at 3%. Re-
quests an answer.
Copy. Vol. 39, No. 73. 1 page.
Enclosed by Wm. Deane Poyntz to Sir G. Carleton. 24 May.
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Commrs. Dalrymple and Elliot to [Commrs. Knox and Morris].
1782, April 13. Elizabeth Town. — Proposition in answer to the
two papers received. They are instructed to say, that for reasons
stated Sir Henry Clinton cannot agree to pay any sum in liqui-
dation of past accounts. They propose an immediate exchange of
prisoners in the order herein mentioned, and that any remainder
should be ransomed on the terms expressed in the cartel subsisting
between Gt. Britain and France. Also that in future each party
shall subsist their own prisoners at their own expense.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 78. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Commrs. Dalrymple and Elliot to Sir H. Clinton.
14 April.
Capt. Richard Lippincot.
1782, April 13. New York. — Report to the Honourable Board
of Associated Loyalists announcing capture of a privateer whale
boat in Shrewsburv (?) River.
Copies. Vol. 17", No. 42. Vol. 29, No. 152. 1 page each.
Enclosed by Gov. Franklin to Sir H. Clinton, 27 April.
James Rivington.
To 1782, April 13. — A/c with Government for books, newspapers,
&c, ordered by his Excellency General Sir Henry Clinton, to be
printed, reprinted, and distributed without the Lines.
1780, Dec. 27th. — Printing one thousand copies of a £ s.
book entitled Observations upon the Trial and
Execution of Major Andre, with the whole Trial at
large, on writing paper, at Is. 6d. currency, as per
estimate delivered in . . . . 75 0
1781, Feb. 3d. — Three thousand copies of a four shilling
book entitled a Candid Retrospect of the American
War, agreable to an estimate previously delivered in,
at Is. 6d. each currency
Book binders for sewing do.
Mar. 28th. — Printing by order five columns of the
Candid Retrospect, in the Gazette of Mar. 28th
Mar. 31st. — Ditto 3 columns of do.
April 4. — Ditto 5 colums of do.
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With copy of Lt. Gen. Robertson's certificate 27 November, 1782.
(For the warrant to pay, see at the end of December, 1782.)
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Sir Henry Clinton to Lt. Gen. Alexander Leslie.
1782, April 14. New York. — No. 14. Acknowledges despatches.
Is concerned to find his health will not permit him to remain much
longer in command of the Southern district ; hopes to find shortly
some General to succeed him. Soon after dispatching his last letter
requesting troops to be held in readiness to be sent to New York,
he received a requisition from the Lt. Governor of Jamaica for
assistance to be sent to that island, as it was threatened with a
powerful invasion by the combined forces of France and Spain.
It has been decided by the General Officers to send 2,000 troops from
Charlestown for its relief. Desires him therefore to put the troops
mentioned in the enclosed return under the orders of General O'Hara
upon his arrival at Charlestown to proceed to the southward.
Draft. Vol. 23, No. 119. 3 pages.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Maj. Gen. Chas. O'Hara.
1782, April 14. New York. — Instructions to go to Charlestown
and proceed with a reinforcement to Jamaica, which is threatened
with a powerful invasion by the combined forces of France and
Spain. He is to return to this continent as soon as Jamaica is in
safety ; if before October, to proceed to New York, but if later, to
Charlestown. The Adjt. General will give a return of troops for
this expedition. Some blank warrants and deputations for the
Judge Advocates for holding general courts- martial will be sent,
and he is hereby authorized to approve the sentences of the said
courts- martial, excepting such as extend to life or limb and cashiering
of commissioned officers.
Copies. Vol. 23, No. 120 ; also Vol. 12, No. 163. 3 pages each.
Another copy, Vol. 12, No. 169, enclosed by Maj. Gen. O'Hara
to Sir G. Carleton, 4 July.
Commrs. Dalrymple and Elliot to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 14. Elizabeth Town. — Transmit copies of their last
proposition to Washington's Commissioners [see 13 April], and their
answer thereto. As it appears that all that remains to be done
will be better adjusted between His Excellency and Gen. Washington,
they desire his commands for their return.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 80. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Commrs. Knox and Morris to [Dalrymple and Elliot].
1782, April 14. Elizabeth Town. — Answer. Repeat that
a proposal to give seamen or money for soldiers cannot be
acceded to. The offer to accept £200,000 was not unreasonable,
for they think a greater sum due. Until the accounts be settled
they cannot consent to an exchange of military prisoners. They
cannot permit purchase of provisions by British Co?nmissaries,
but they agree that each party should cause provisions for their
prisoners to be sent from the opposite lines.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 79. 1 page.
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Ab. D'Aubant, Commanding Engineer.
1782, April 14. New York. — Return of intrenching tools put on
board the Sloop " Chance " for 1,000 men.
Copy. Vol. 12, No. 159. 1 page.
Another copy, Vol. 12, No. 167, enclosed by Maj. Gen. O'Hara
to Sir G. Carleton, 4 July.
Monmouth County Inhabitants to General Washington.
1782, April 14. Monmouth. — Address. Demanding vengeance
for the murder of Captain Huddy.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 73. 6 pages.
Qy. enclosure No. 1 in Washington's original letter of 21 April.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 365.
Maj. Gen. Charles O'Hara.
1782, April 14. — Return of a detachment intended for the relief
of Jamaica.
Copy. Vol. 12, No. 158. 1 page.
Another copy — Vol. 12, No. 168 — enclosed by Maj. Gen. O'Hara
to Sir G. Carleton, 4 July.
William Deane Poyntz to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 14. New York. — Transmits copy of a letter con-
taining a new proposal for furnishing sums necessary for the sub-
sistence of prisoners of war at Lancaster. Cannot say how far the
proposal is adequate to the establishment of a certain fund, but as
the terms are more advantageous than those entered into by His
Excellency's command, he thought it right to send them.
Copy. Vol. 39, No. 74. 1 page.
Enclosed by Wm. Deane Poyntz to Sir G. Carleton, 24 May.
Board of General and Field Officers.
1782, April 15. South Carolina, Head Quarters. — Report on the
Commander-in-Chief's letter of the 14th ult., requiring 2,000 men
to be held in readiness for embarkation. Nine reasons why such a
course is inexpedient and may be injurious to His Majesty's service.
Original. Vol. 23, No. 124. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, 17 April.
Another copy. Vol. 26, No. 83. 6 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Comrs. Dalrymple and Elliot.
1782, April 15. New York.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 11. 4 pages. No. 74, 2 pages, marked
" Private:"
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 243.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie.
1782, April 15. New York. — Believes that the enemy will not
establish themselves at Georgetown while there is a superiority in
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galleys at that place, but if that should not be the case, they may
store their provisions and arms there. As Cols. Stewart and Coates
will embark with their respective regiments, the inconvenience of
the two Hessian Colonels being senior to them will be removed.
Wishes it was in his power to reinforce him. Last returns from
South Carolina state 5,035 regular troops are fit for duty there.
" And Dr. Hayes tells me there were not 30 sick in the General
Hospitals, so that of the 600 sick specified in the last returns I
flatter myself there are few that could not on emergency serve. My
opinion does not altogether coincide with your observations respect-
ing the deductions to be made for the various services enumerated
by you, as I conceive that most under that description may be
generally of use to an army that does not march, and there is an
order for all servants to do duty when wanted. ... I shall
approve much of the reduction you propose in the department of
the Quarter Master General . . . . The Lieutenant Colonels of
the 3d and 19th Regiments, whom I had appointed to act as
Brigadiers in this country, will, of course, embark as Lieut. Colonels
with their respective corps, and cease to do duty as Brigadiers
until they return. As General O'Hara wishes to take Major of
Brigade Wynyard with him, you will be so good to permit him to
attend him. With respect to the disagreeable predicament which
you mention Lt. Colonel Balfour and other officers of rank in the
Southern Army stand in, on account of Mr. Greene's threats for
Colonel Haynes' execution, I shall consult Lt. Colonel Thompson
and let you know my sentiments by the earliest opportunity. I have
the honour to be, &c.
P.S. — With respect to the civil officers you speak of, that belonged
to Lord Cornwallis's Army, I shall consider their situation and let
you know by the next opportunity."
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 121. 5 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lt. Col. James Moncrief.
1782, April 15. New York. — Dear Moncrief, — If at this time your
post is unthreatened there is little danger of an attempt this summer,
altho' I firmly believe they will try their hand next winter, but as
this will depend upon what happens in the West Indies, I heartily
wish it was in my power to reinforce your General to enable him to
disperse Green's army. Alas ! that is not in my power, and for
defensive he has too much at this season at least. By his last returns
he has 5,035 rank and file fit for duty in Chariest own and its environs,
besides a tolerable good and numerous militia, from these he can
well spare, at least so we all say here, 2,000 for the summer. I have
therefore ordered that number for embarkation, 'tis not a wanton
call as you will see, Jamaica is certainly threatened, and I really
believe if Guichen's reinforcement is not too late, and the Spaniards
from Havannah dispersed by the storm we are told they met with,
that it will be attacked, to try to save it is certainly our duty, and
for that purpose I detach from the only post we can, with most
positive orders, however, to return to me the instant this service is
performed, or this coast attacked. I fear without the refugees can
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keep it you must give up your post of Quarter House, which, except,
perhaps, in case of serious attack, is not of consequence enough to
employ 2,000 men, and which must be a very sickly station in summer.
Lord Dunmore is arrived, he tells me you think that a post might be
established at Old Point Comfort and Se well's Point that would
secure James River, he tells me further that looking towards it, you
have already prepared a quantity of materials ; if therefore it should
be in our power in better days to go there in such force and remain
long enough to establish a post, and it can be kept afterwards with
a small force, I request you to go on providing such materials as
you shall judge necessary, and if your post of Charlestown is not
threatened early in June, and a good and safe opportunity offers for
this place, I should wish you to come that we may consult together
as well for that as for the security of this. Believe me, dear Mon-
crief, ever your faithful friend.
The arming negroes requires a little consideration. I will, as soon
as possible, let you know my ideas.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 122. 3 pages.
John Maxwell to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 15. Providence. — No. 11. Captain Chamberlain,
with two transports, containing stores and 182 men, have safely
arrived, 25 of the latter are of no service owing to wounds they have
received. Desires a surgeon or mate to be appointed immediately.
Wishes that an engineer could be sent to report what has been done,
and might be done at Providence. Requests him to appoint George
Bunch as ensign, with orders to remain at Providence.
Signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 102*. 1 page.
Case of Huddy and Lippincott.
1782, April 15. — Depositions of Daniel Randolph, John North,
Aaron White, John Russel and William Borden.
Copies. Vol. 17, Nos. 66, 67, 68, 69, 70.
Qy. Enclosures Nos. 2 to 6 in Washington's original letter of 21
April.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 399, &c.
Earl of Shelburne to Brig. General John Campbell.
1782, April 15. Whitehall.
Copy. Vol. 49, No. 21. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir Guy Carleton, 17 Aug.
Copv in Vol. 49, No. 23 ; draft in the Public Record Office, Am. &
W. I. 406, fo. 5 ; copy Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21809, fo. 225.
Earl of Shelburne to General Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, April 15. Whitehall.— Secret.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 85. 2 pages. Duplicate, No. 81.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 17.
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Stores.
1782, April 15. Army Victualling Office, Cork. — Invoice of beef,
pork, butter and oatmeal shipped on board the " George " navy-
transport victualler, for the use of the troops at New York ; with
weights of the firkins of butter.
Receipt for same as supplied by John Marsh, agent victualler.
Signed by the captain, Robert Landbrugh.
Originals. Vol. 36, Nos. 64 and 63. 4 pages and 1 page.
•Enclosed by John Marsh to the Commander-in-Chief, 28 April.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to William Deane Poyntz.
1782, April 16. New York. — Directing him to pay £500 sterling
to Capt. C. Handheld, paymaster of absent corps, who requires it
for demands of intermediate pay due to men of the Convention
Army. This, with the acquittance of Captain Handheld, shall be
sufficient authoritv for so doing.
Draft. Vol. 24,' No. 160. 1 page.
Hugh Connor to A. Piggott, Office of Accounts.
1782, April 16. Winchester Street.— Ts grateful to Mr. Edmund
Burke for mentioning his unfortunate brother. Encloses a paper
giving particulars of that brother's misfortunes ; begs him to acquaint
Sir Guy Carleton of the same, and hopes he will grant him some
assistance.
Case of Michael Connor follows. That he was forced to
leave Philadelphia or swear allegiance to Congress. Is at
New York living on the bounty of friends, and begs some
civil department at New York under the Commissary General,
Office of Ordnance, or some other situation.
Originals. Vol. 30, Nos. 57 and 58. 1 page each.
Enclosed by A. Piggott to Sir G. Carleton, 14 May.
Sir Henry Clinton to William Deane Poyntz.
1782, April 17. New York. — Acknowledges letter of 14th inst.>
relative to a fresh proposal for furnishing money for subsistence
of the British who are prisoners in the rebel country. Having the
utmost confidence in his zeal and attention to the public service he
leaves it entirely to his judgment and discretion to carry it into
execution.
Signed copy. Vol. 39, No. 75. 1 page.
Enclosed by Wm. Deane Poyntz to Sir Guy Carleton, 24 May.
Commrs. Dalrymple and Elliot to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 17. Elizabeth Town. — Received dispatch of 15th
April and the Minute of the Council of War. Enclose paper No. 1
delivered to Washington's Commissioners, with their answer, also
reply No. 2, with the answer received this day, which is to be con-
sidered their ultimatum, and to which they request an immediate
answer. They request His Excellency to give particular instructions
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upon the proposals and demands contained in the last paper, and
Captain Churchill will return with them without loss of time.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 91. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Commrs. Dalrymple and Elliot to [Knox and Morris.]
1782, April 16. Elizabeth Town. — Explain cause of delay
in answering their letter of the \Ath inst. In order to make
the proposal " that each party shall in future subsist their own
prisoners " effective powers must be vested in persons properly
appointed to purchase provisions should any accident happen
to those intended for their use. They expect Washington's
Commissioners will recede from their declaration against the
purchase of provisions by British Commissaries ; otherwise
they propose the prisoners be maintained as formerly.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 90. 2 pages.
1782, April 16. Elizabeth Town. — Answer to the above.
The purchase of provisions in America by British Commis-
saries cannot be permitted. Danger of cross accidents may be
provided against by laying up sufficient magazines in due
season. The proposition that prisoners be maintained as
formerly appears too indefinite for a direct positive answer.
They therefore request an explanation as to the articles of
ration, and propose that Co?nmissaries duly authorized to
settle past accounts meet at some place on the first of June next.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 89. 2 pages.
Commrs. Dalrymple and Elliot to Knox and Morris.
1782, April 16. Elizabeth Town. — In answer to the paper
of this date they observe that many accidents may prevent the
laying up sufficient magazines in proper season ; provisions
might become unfit for use and be liable to be destroyed by fire
and the casualties of war. In offering their proposition for
the maintenance of prisoners they had in view the 5th article
of Cornwallis's capitulation. Their anxiety to bring this
business to a conclusion prompts this early answer. They will
transmit to Clinton the American Commissioners' proposal for
the meeting of Commissaries to settle past accounts.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 88. 2 pages.
Commrs. Knox and Morris to Dalrymple and Elliot.
1782, April 17. Elizabeth Town. — It would be most agree-
able that prisoners be fed with provisions sent in from the
opposite lines. But they will consent to fix the value of the
ration at 8d. sterling, and wood at 20s. sterling per cord, under
the idea that American prisoners be furnished with like articles
at the same rate. And that the accounts may be regularly
settled they propose that persons be appointed by the respective
generals and allowed to reside at places where prisoners are
confined. Accounts to be settled every 3 months and the balance
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paid at Philadelphia or New York. That Sir Henry Clinton
should pay £50,000 sterling on account of provisions and fuel
from 1st January last until 1st June next. Prices of flesh,
bread, spirits, &c.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 87. 2 pages.
Commrs. Dalrymple and Elliot to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 17. Elizabeth Town. — Acknowledge private letter of
15th. Refer to their public letter of this day and explain their
remarks as to their negotiations.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 86. 2 pages.
Lt. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 17. Camp near Charles Town. — Is honoured with
despatches of the 14th, two of 19th, 26th and 27th March. In
reply refers him to the report of the board of officers respecting
the sending of troops from Charlestown ; considers such an action
would lead to the fall of Charlestown or Savannah and that it would
be better to evacuate these places than leave them in such a weak
state. Encloses extract of letter from Brig. Gen. Clarke with an
enclosure. Thanks for accepting the recommendation of Governor
Graham ; will fulfil command as to appointment of Capt. Baddely.
His attention will be always towards the French troops in Virginia,
and reinforcements sent from there to the rebel army. At present
has heard of none coming besides the Duke of Lauzun's legion. Will
send no troops from Charlestown until he has reply to this.
Signed letters. Vol. 23, No. 125 ; 26, No. 92. 3 and 2 pages.
Enclosing Brig. Gen. Clarke to Lt. Gen. Leslie, 11 April ; with
letter from Henry Pumphrey, deserter.
Report of Board of General and Field Officers, 15 April.
Lt. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 17. Camp. — Has exchanged Capt. Barry ; desires to
know whether he or Capt. Stapleton is to continue in the Adjutant
General's line here. Capt. Barry wishes to return to England to
join the 52nd regt. Proposes a garrison company for Fort Arbuth-
not from troops at Charlestown ; requests orders on this matter.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 128. 1 page.
Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie to [Sir Henry Clinton.]
1782, April 17. Camp near Charlestown. — Recommends for pro-
motion Major Weymss and Brevet Major Stuart. There are other
old officers whom he should like promoted. Reminds him that
the two Hessian Colonels at Charlestown — i.e., Westerhagen and
Benning — are senior to the three British Brigadiers in the
district. Desires to receive instructions respecting the waggons and
horses of the Quarter Master General's Department. Frigates or
sloops of war are much needed on this coast.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 129. 2 pages.
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Lt. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 17. — Has received another letter from Brig. Gen.
Clarke at Savannah. On the 13th three large schooners and 2
sloops arrived in that river : they proceeded towards Beaulieu,
returned and anchored at the bar, and hoisted French colours.
Will send a reinforcement if necessary.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 130. 1 page.
Lt. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 17. — Sir, — I am sorry your Excellency dont yet agree
to my going to Europe. I assure you, independent of my bad state
of health, and ten years constant service, family matters require it
more and more by every letter from home. I refer your Excellency
to Genl. Robertson on this head.
There's in this Province one Lt. Genl., two M. Genls., and two
Brigadiers, besides myself ; if it's necessary I will return as soon as
ever I get my private concerns settled ; and be assured I am uncap-
able to manage the strange perplexed situations of things in these
Provinces at this present time. I have the honor to be, &c.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 131. 1 page.
Gov. John Maxwell to Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie.
1782. April 17. Bahamas. — Lieut. Cooper has arrived, and is
endeavouring to put the two companies in order. Moncrieff has
directed Cooper to assist in the Engineer Department, but has given
him no plan. Is glad to find from Admiral Digby's letter that the
importance of Bahamas is at last acknowledged. Temporary
lodging fa- the troops is provided. A flag has returned from the
Cape ; Den Galvez encamped with 7,000 men, waiting for the
French fleet to go against Jamaica, which Rodney's arrival has
prevented.
2 copies. Vol. 26, Nos. 93 and 94. 3 pages and 2 pages.
Qy. Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir H. Clinton, 1 May.
Enclosure A-
List tf ships that sailed from this place [Havannah] the 5th
inst. witii a convoy bound for Cape Francois. Note at end : —
" The vessel which brought the intelligence sailed the Sth of
March fnm Havannah, and was captured the Ylth do. N.
Almagra.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 95. 1 page.
Juan Manuei de Cagigal to " Don Juan Campbell."
1782, April 18. Havana. — With reference to prisoners.
Signed letter in Spanish. Vol. 26, No. 99. Translation 16,
No. 122.* 3 and 2 page's.
Enclosing Cartel, s>e under 18 November, 1781.
Enclosed by Juan Laban to Maj. Gen. Campbell, 29 May, 1782.
Sir Henry Clinton to Commissioners Dalrymple and Elliot.
1782, April 18. Ne* York.
Copies. Vol. 26, Nos 96 and 97. 2 and 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 247.
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Dep. Q. M. G. Wm. Handfield to Brig. Gen. John Campbell.
1782, April 18. Halifax. — Gives particulars respecting the
purchasing and arming of the sloops Gage " and " Howe," the
schooner " Buckram," and the brig " Howe."
Copy. Vol. 49, No. 12. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 20 April.
Also enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir G. Carleton, . . June.
Lt. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 18. Charlestown. — Since writing yesterday he has
received a letter from Sir James Wright, in consequence of which
he embarks the 30th Regiment on the 20th inst. for that Province.
If the Hessian Regiment can be spared hereafter he means to remove
it thence here.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 137. 1 page.
Benjamin Money, Master of Sloop " Speedwell."
[1782], April 18. New Providence. — Report that a Spanish fleet
under the command of Don Galvez had arrived at Cape Francois
from the Havannah, and encamped while awaiting the French fleet.
Hearing the latter were blocked up in Martinique by Rodney, the
Spanish fleet returned to Havannah. A flag of truce from Cape
Francois to Providence confirms the above. The Spanisn fleet on
its return had been seen within 30 leagues of the Havannah by two
privateer schooners.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 98. 2 pages.
Richard Burke to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, April 19. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— rhe Treasury
desire him to send the memorial from Charles Cooke requesting
payment for flour purchased by him for the army, also some papers
concerning his claim. They wish him to examine these and acquaint
the Board if it was collected to supply the rebel force* and afterwards
taken from the rebel magazine, and whether the four ought to be
paid for in England. [For the memorial refeired to query see
8 April.]
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 101. 1 page.
Commrs. Knox and Morris to Commrs. Dalpvmple and Elliot
1782, April 19. Elizabeth Town. — Their sentiments on the paper
received the 13th are contained in those of the 8th and 14th. They
repeat that the purchase of provisions in America by British Com-
missaries is inadmissible. They acknowledge themselves disap-
pointed that the benevolent intentions of Washington have been
frustrated, and lament the consequences tiat must ensue. Past
accounts must be liquidated ; provision for ohe future subsistence of
prisoners must be made. Citizens of the United States of America
in all parts of the world must be protected. Neither money nor
seamen will be accepted in exchange for soldiers. A final decision
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on disputed points will be left to the British Commander-in-Chief.
They acknowledge the politeness and attention received from the
Commissioners appointed by Clinton. This is marked on the top,
in another hand, " to Sir H. Clinton."
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 105. 2 pages.
Maj. Gen. Wm. Dalrymple to Commrs. Knox and Morris.
1782, April 19. Elizabeth Town. — Proposal that the cessation of
hostilities, within the limits already agreed on, continue 24 hours
after the departure of the Commissioners from Elizabeth Town.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 108. 1 page.
Commrs. Knox and Morris to Commrs. Dalrymple and Elliot.
1782, April 19. Elizabeth Town. — Agree to the above proposal.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 106. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. Wm. Dalrymple to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 19. Elizabeth Town.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 103. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo.-25L
Enclosure : —
Commrs. Dalrymple and Elliot to Commrs. Knox and Morris.
1782, April 19. Elizabeth Town. — In their paper of the
\2>th inst. they made every humane and consistent offer in hopes
of effecting a general cartel. To prevent difficulties they pointed
out a mode by which each party should in future subsist its own
prisoners. Were concerned to find the Commissioners would
not consent to the proposed exchange until past accounts were
settled, and that they rejected the only alternative by which the
proposed mode of supplying prisoners could be made effective.
These proceedings having been laid before Clinton his Commis-
sioners have received orders to close their mission, and to say
that the enemy's demand of £50,000 on account of provisions
and fuel is inadmissible. As a general cartel is not agreed to,
the prisoners must continue to be supported by the captors.
They acknowledge politeness and attention, and regret the
benevolent purposes of the meeting are frustrated.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 104. 3 pages.
Case of Huddy and Lippincott.
1782, April 19. — Deposition of William Borden, with certificates
by John Walton, Capt. L. D., and David Forman.
Original. Vol. 17, No. 72. 3 pages.
Qy. Enclosure No. 8 in Washington's original letter of 21 April.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 423.
Major John Ross.
[1782], April 19. Oswego. — Memorandum signed John Ross,
Major. The vigilance recommended attended to ; exertions
redoubled ; nothing discovered on his part as yet.
Original. Vol. 11, No. 203.* 1 page.
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Earl of Shelburne to Brig. Gen. John Campbell.
1782, April 19. Whitehall. — The British recruits to proceed from
Portsmouth to Halifax ; the commanding officer will deliver this
letter, and it is the King's pleasure that he and the recruits he brings
be under Campbell's command. He is to acquaint Carle ton of the
arrival of the troops and forward to him the enclosed letter.
Copy. Vol. 49, No. 28. 1 page.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir G. Carleton, 20 August.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. T. 406, fo. 9, dated
20th.
Earl of Shelburne to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, April 19. Whitehall. — The transports and victuallers
intended for New York with British recruits, stores and provisions,
have been delayed, and it is now proposed to send them to Halifax
for reasons stated in his letter of 15th inst. ; Brig. Gen. Campbell is
to advise of the arrival of this convoy. German recruits to be
ordered to proceed to assist Penobscot.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 107. 2 pages.
Stores.
1782, April 19. Army Victualling Office, Cork. — Invoice of beef,
pork and butter shipped on board the " Christiana " navy transport
victualler, for the use of the troops in Georgia.
Receipt by Hercules Angus, master, for same as supplied by John
Marsh, agent victualler.
Originals. Vol. 36, Nos. 58 and 57. 2 pages and 1 page.
Enclosed by John Marsh to the Commander-in-Chief, 28 April.
Brig. Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 20. Halifax. — Acknowledges letter of 26 March.
Hopes the enclosed papers will show that the report made by
Bridgham to the Inspector General is false and malicious, especially
regarding the Nova Scotia Volunteers. Complaints of Bridgham.
Encloses paper on the vessels " Gage," " Howe " and " Buckram,"
and returns from Major Monk showing the number of Nova Scotia
Volunteers on these ships. Requests him to send copies of all orders,
rules and regulations concerning the provincial corps ; did not know
there was one prohibiting enlisting rebel prisoners, else Heyden
should not have done so ; has ordered him to return all those he had
enlisted. Lt. Col. Rogers' corps shall be sent, as soon as navigation
is open, to the Island of St. John, to relieve the five companies of
Hierlihy at that place, incorporated with the Nova Scotia Volunteers.
Signed letter. Vol. 49, No. 11. 5 pages.
Enclosing Wm. Handfield to Brig. Gen. Campbell, 18 April.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir G. Carleton, 24 June.
Sir Henry C[linton] to Governor William Franklin.
1782, April 20. Head Quarters.— To enquire into the alleged
murder of Huddy.
Copy. Vol. 29, No. 147. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 303 ;
144, fo. 491 ; State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
461
Illtreatment of Loyalists.
1782, April 20. New York State.— Deposition of John Tilton
before Wm. Walton.
Signed. Vol. 29, No. 118. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gov. Franklin to Sir H. Clinton, 25 April, 1782.
Copies in Vol. 17, Nos. 26 and 38, and in the Public Record Office,
Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 327.
Michael Lownsbury to Lt. Genl. James Robertson.
1782, April 20. — Memorial for assistance. Certified by Peter
Huggeford, surgeon ; also by Joshua Pell and Jonathan Fowler,
and with note on the back by Thomas Murray, A.D.C., 27 April,
granting rations.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 177i 1 page.
Hugh Mackenzie to Lieut. Gen. James Robertson.
1782, April 20. New York. — Petition setting forth his sufferings
on account of his loyalty, and praying his wife and children may have
some place to live in and be allowed rations. With certificate,
signed J. Chew, Secretary for Indian Affairs, same date.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 197. 2 pages.
Brig. Gen. John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 21 . Halifax. — Has received his of 26 March, respecting
works to be carried on at Halifax, and also Capt. Spry's minutes
thereon. Approves, but has not sufficient troops to accomplish ; has
not even enough men to defend the posts if attacked by the French.
Desires permission to withdraw post at the eastern battery and
to reinforce Georges Island, with which, Fort Massey and Citadel
Hill, considers he could make a good defence. Is now repairing
damages at batteries and building barracks at Georges Island and
Fort Massey. Will send Major Skinner to Penobscot by first ship,
and request Hartcup to return. P.S. — Recommends memorial from
Ensign Wood.
Signed letter. Vol. 49, No. 13. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Gen. Sir G. Carleton, 21 June.
Case of Huddy and Lippincott.
Declaration by the Loyalist Refugees, headed by the copy of a
label found on Huddy's breast — " Up goes Huddy for Philip White."
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 71. 1 page.
Qy. Enclosure No. 7 in Washington's original letter of 21 April.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fos. 467
and 419.
General Washington to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 21. Head Quarters. — (Printed in Sparks's Washing-
ton VIII. 264.)
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 109. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 395 ;
144, fo. 113 ; 144, fo. 495 ; State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
462
John Allin, refugee from Bergen Co., to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 22. New York. — Petition for assistance, with certi-
ficate signed James Hallett and others, a recommendation by Mr.
Franklin for the Board of Associated Loyalists, 29 April, and note
from Thomas Murray, A.D.C., granting rations, 3 May.
Original. Vol. 29, Nos. 108 and 107. 2 pages.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to [Major Duncan Drummond].
1782, April 22. New York. — Requests a speedy answer to his
letters of 21 March and 8 April, and to know his determination
respecting the accounts of the Quarter Master and Barrack Master
Generals.
Draft and copy. Vol. 24, Nos. 63 and 64. 1 page each.
Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1782, April 22. New York.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 110. 20 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 375.
Maj. Duncan Drummond to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 22. New York. — Cannot investigate the late Com-
missary General's a/cs fully, as most of the original papers are in
England ; gives a list ; thinks they had better be settled there.
If so will commence examining those of the present Commissary
General. Refers him to previous remarks on this subject ; suggests
improvements in the establishments ; believes expenditure might
be lessened by a stoppage for rations of provisions issued from the
King's stores to the staff of the army, etc.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 65. 3 pages.
Andrew Finucane to Capt. John Smith.
1782, April 22. Halifax. — Has received his of 26 March. Com-
municated to Brig. Gen. Campbell the part concerning him, who
returns thanks. Remarks on the appointment of Mr. Shaw as
Provost Martial [sic). Campbell has ordered him to do duty as
deputy Muster Master General of Provincial Forces in Nova Scotia in
the absence of Skinner who is to take command of Fort George,
Penobscot. Desires confirmation of this appointment.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 64. 2 pages.
Illtreatment of Loyalists.
1782, April 22. Office of Police. — Deposition of Rodah Pew.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 116. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gov. Franklin to Sir H. Clinton, 25 April.
Copies in Vol. 17, Nos. 24 and 39, 2 pages each ; and in the Public
Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 319.
William Jordan to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, April 22. New York. — Memorial. Begs he may receive
the vacant ensigncy in the Queen's Rangers.
Original. Vol. 50, No. 137. 1 page.
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Earl of Shelburne to General Haldimand.
1782, April 22. Whitehall.— Most secret.
Copies. Vol. 26, Nos. Ill and 112. 7 and 5 pages.
Signed letter in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21705, fo. 44 ; copy
21710, fo. 102 ; draft Public Record Office, Colonial Corres., Quebec,
19, No. 76 ; copy Am. & W. I. 685, fo. 249.
Edward Blackney.
1782, April 23. New York. — Memorial. Having lost all through
the rebellion, he requests some provision for himself and wife. With
recommendation by Lieutenant Colonel Johnson, same date, and
note by Thomas Murray, Aide-de-Camp, ordering rations, 27 April.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 280. 2 pages.
Maj. Duncan Drummond to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 23. New York. — A severe illness has prevented his
answer to letters of the 21st ultimo and 8th inst. Received yesterday
that of the 22nd. Cannot interfere further with the last accounts
of the Quarter Master and Barrack Master Generals, as he transmits
to the Treasury copies of his remarks and reports of the Board, and
it does not become him to judge on either.
Copy. Vol. 24, No. 66. 1 page.
Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Lord George Germain.
1782, April 23. Camp near Charles Town. — My Lord, — Since I
had the honor to address your Lordship, on the 2d inst., nothing
very essential has occured. The enemy still keep their position
extending from the west side of the Ashley towards Eddisto. Their
present force may be estimated as somewhat more than two thousand
five hundred men, exclusive of militia, and their hopes of immediate
reinforcement five hundred to complete the Virginia line, with the
French Legion of the Duke de Lauzun, about three hundred ;
tho' I doubt not every effort will be made by General Greene to draw
hither a larger body of French troops ; to induce which I have
reason to believe Colonel Lee, with other officers of consideration,
have been sent from his army to the northward. To these expecta-
tions and views may be added their prospect of soon filling up the
South Carolina line, which, being nearly annihilated by the siege
and many actions in this country, required thirteen hundred men to
reform it. This they are now attempting in North Carolina, at
the enormous bounty of three negroes for each recruit, to be paid by
instalments, at the specified periods of their enlistments.
On our part, I have endeavoured by frequent excursions of
cavalry, sustained by infantry, to irritate the enemy and harrass
their detached posts, and tho', from the nature of such operations,
no decided consequences could be expected, yet, I am happy to
inform your Lordship, they have been hitherto successful to the
extent of their objects ; and, at the same time, that they were
distressing to the rebels, gave confidence to the King's troops, and
served to animate a defensive situation.
464
Some few days since I received from the Commander in Chief a
dispatch, dated the 14th ultimo, requiring a corps of two thousand
men from hence, which, from the high consequence of its object to
this country and his Majesty's service, 1 immediately referred to a
Board of the principal officers here, whose opinion being unanimous
against such a measure in the present state of affairs, I shall delay
complying with it, until his Excellency shall have decided on the
reasons we submitted to him as the grounds of our judgment.
The circumstances of this Province in respect to provisions being
the same as I stated to your Lordship in my last, and no victuallers
having arrived since, I have nothing further to observe on this head,
unless it is necessary to add that the troops in Georgia and East
Florida are subsisted from hence, those Provinces being included in
this command and for every resource dependent on it.
And as I conceive the present intentions of the enemy are, by
straitening the garrisons of Savannah and Charles Town, to reduce
the inhabitants to a want of every necessary, or force them to
relinquish the British cause, I must recommend, in the strongest
terms, to your Lordship that their wants should be considered in
the supplies sent to this army, and that every encouragement should
be given to the exporting provisions for this place.
It will likewise be expedient, as everything in these parts depends
on a superiority in cavalry, that oats should be sent hither from
England, which, in this particular, will place us out of reach of those
thousand casualties to which your Lordship knows a country at
war is ever subjected, and which, in the present instance, more
particularly apply. I have the honour, &c.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 113. 3 pages.
Illtreatment of Loyalists.
1782, April 23. Office of Police in New York. — Depositions of
Lieutenant Josiah Parker, 3rd New Jersey Volunteers, and Clayton
Tilton, before William Walton.
Originals. Vol. 29, Nos. 117, 119. 1 page each.
Enclosed by William Franklin to Sir H. Clinton, 25 April.
Copies in Vol. 17, No. 25, 27, 36 and 37 ; and in the Public Record
Office, Am. & W. 1. 143, fo. 323 and 331.
John Maxwell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 23. Providence. — No. 12. Transmits a duplicate of
No. 11, and state of the garrison. There will be sent in the return
transports ten or fifteen (sic) if they can be got on board.
Signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 102. 1 page.
Stores.
1782, April 23. Army Victualling Office, Cork. — Invoices of
beef, pork and butter shipped on the " Jackson " and " Peggy "
victuallers, for use of the troops in New York.
Receipts for same, by the Captains, as supplied by John Marsh,
agent victualler.
Originals. Vol. 36, Nos. 49, 61, 50 and 60. 9 pages in all.
Enclosed by John Marsh to the Commander-in-Chief, 28 April.
465
Alexr. Thomson to John Smith (Sec. to Sir H. Clinton).
1782, April 23. Halifax. — Acknowledges letter of 27 March, and
sends herewith an account of subsistence paid to British and foreign
troops, between 25 June, 1780, and 25 December, 1781, equal to
£26,696 lis. 6%d. Will continue to send such at stated times, and
countersign the list of warrants issued to different departments.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 63. 1 page.
Thomas Townshend to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, April 23. War Office. — Major General Pattison to serve as
Lieut. Gen. with two aids-de-camp in North America ; his appoint-
ment to date from 3rd March inclusive.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 114 ; Vol. 33, No. 203. 1 page each.
Thomas Townshend to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, April 23. War Office. — As there are a number of apothe-
caries on the establishment of the New York Hospital, Mr. R.
Huddleston is not to return thither, but be placed on half pay.
Signed letter and duplicate. Vol. 26, No. 115 ; Vol. 33, No. 208.
1 page each.
Sarah Wheeler to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 23. New York.— Memorial. Setting forth her
husband's services to Government, and praying relief as the property
bequeathed her has been confiscated by the usurpers. With recom-
mendation by John Sayre, 24 April.
Signed. Vol. 26, No. 116. 2 pages.
Margaret Bell to Earl op Dunmore.
Petition praying help for herself and family, because of the
distress she is reduced to on account of her husband's loyalty. Not
dated, but with note at foot by Thomas Murray, A.D.C., ordering
rations.— New York, 24 April, 1782.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 271. 2 pages.
Andrew Elliot, Superintendent of the Port.
1782, April 24. Superintendent's Office, New York. — Account of
pay due, commencing the 25th January and ending the 24th April,
1782, both days included, and also the disbursements during the
said time. £447 10s. 2d.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 118. 1 page.
Stores.
1782, April 24. Army Victualling Office, Cork. — Invoice of beet,
pork and butter shipped on the " Robert and Jane/' navy transport
victualler, for use of the troops in Georgia.
Receipt by the captain for same as supplied by John Marsh,
agent victualler.
Originals. Vol. 36, Nos. 54 and 55. 2 pages and 1 page.
Unclosed by John Marsh to the Commander in Chief, 28 April.
2g
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Troops.
February 24. — Account of subsistence for the Grenadier
-■» April 24. Company and odd men of the 43rd Eegiment.
£250 106«.
Duplicate. Vol. 24, No. 67. 1 page.
17QO February 24 — Account of subsistence for the 69th Regi-
1784 April 24. ment> £1069
Original. Vol. 31, No. 86. 1 page.
1781. December 25. — Account of subsistence for the 84th Regi-
1782, April 24. ment> £169 Q5. 2d.
Vol. 28, No. 136. 1 page.
17g9 February 24.— Abstract of cash, £303 14s. 6rf., paid to non-
' APnl ^ commissioned officers and men of absent
regiments. Signed, Charles Handfield, Paymaster of absent corps.
Vol. 24, No. 39. 1 page.
Board of General Officers.
1782, April 25. New York. — Minutes. That a court-martial
should investigate the affair of the death of Capt. Huddy.
Original, signed James Robertson. Vol. 29, No. 125. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 355 ;
144, fo. 121.
Sir Henry Clinton to Governor William Franklin.
1782, April 25. New York.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 33. 1 page.
Copies in Vol. 29, No. 148 ; Public Record Office, Am. & W. I.
143, fo. 307.
Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1782, April 25. New York.
Draft or copy. Vol. 26, No. 117. 3 pages.
Copies in Vol. 22, No. 99 ; Public Record Office, Am. & W. I.
143, fo. 451 ; 144, fo. 499 ; State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Commissioners Sir Henry Clinton and Rear Admiral Digby to
Lieut. Gen. Robertson and the Board of Officers.
1782, April 25. New York.
Signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 124. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 351 ;
144, fo. 117 ; State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
467
William Franklin (President of the Board of Associated Loyalists)
to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 25. New York.
Signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 122. 2 pages.
Enclosing Daniel Cox to Lieut. Col. De Lancey, 9 April.
S. S. Blowers to Commissary Chaloner, 8 April.
Gov. Franklin to Capt. Lippincott, 9 April.
Copies in Vol. 17, No. 28 ; Public Record Office, Am. & W. I.
143, fo. 335.
William Franklin (President) to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 25. New York.
Signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 114. 1 page.
Enclosing, besides the following, four depositions, see 20, 22-23
April.
Copies in Vol. 17, Nos. 22 and 34 ; Public Record Office, Am. &
W. I. 143, fo. 311.
Enclosure : —
1782, April 25. New York. — State of facts respecting the
murders committed on the loyalists in Monmouth County.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 115. 3 pages.
Copies in Vol. 17, Nos. 23 and 35 ; Public Record Office,
Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 315.
Board of General Officers.
1782, April 26. Head Quarters. — Minutes of a meeting. Decided
that Lippincot and other persons concerned with him in putting
Huddy to death be tried by a General Court Martial. The Court to
be composed of officers from the regular and provincial corps. The
Board decided it would be proper for the Commander-in-Chief to
write to the President of the Board of Loyalists to know for whom
the three prisoners of war taken by Lippincot were exchanged, and
what report he made to the Board on his return from Sandy Hook.
They should also give the number of prisoners now in their custody,
and in future not exchange any without the Commander-in-Chiefs
orders.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 119. 2 pages.
Merchants of Charlestown, South Carolina, to Lt. Gen. Alexr.
Leslie.
1782, April 26. Charlestown. — Memorial. Are informed that the
Court of Police is precluded, by a late order from the Commander-
in-Chief, from taking cognizance of debts contracted before the
surrender of this capital. Represent that the King had signified
his royal approbation of the extension of the jurisdiction of that
Court to recognize those contracted before the capitulation. A note
at the end states that Sir H. Clinton was never informed of such
royal approbation.
Signed, Vol. 25, No. 66. 3 pages.
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Sir Henry Clinton to Governor William Franklin.
1782, April 26. Head Qrs., New York.
Draft. Vol. 29, No. 126. 3 pages. Copy. Vol. 17, No. 32.
T Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 359 ;
extracts 144, fo. 503 ; State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Maj. Gen. Edward Mathew to Gen. Sir H. Clinton.
1782, April 26. St. Lucia. — Has received his of 11th December ;
that sent by Lewis was destroyed at sea with all his despatches,
but he had a memorandum of its contents. Thanks for offer of
2,000 men. Rodney's victory has placed the Windward Islands
in a state of security, and he hopes his arrival will be in time to save
Jamaica from all threatened attacks. Would be glad of light
dragoons and negroes.
An addition to this letter, dated 8 May, refers to the enclosed
letter. Has detached with Rodney the 14th and 69th regiments.
His present state of forces in St. Lucia is too weak to attack any of
the enemy's islands^ near him ; desires two schooners to be sent
as soon as possible. Transmits return of troops.
Signed letter. Vol. 12, No. 146. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lt. Gov. Campbell to Maj. Gen. Mathew, 26 March.
William Mullock.
1782, April 26. New York. — Deposition before William Waddell.
Respecting the hanging of Daniel Current by the American General,
Lord Stirling.
Signed. Vol. 29, No. 151. 1 page.
Enclosed by Wm. Franklin to Sir H. Clinton, 27 April.
Also enclosed by Sir H. Clinton to Lt. Gen. Robertson, 30 April.
Brig. Gen. Cortland Skinner.
1782, April 26. Staaten Island. — Instructions to the Officer
commanding the detachment ordered to relieve the Garrison at
Sandy Hook Lighthouse. To give a receipt for ammunition, &c,
delivered by the officer commanding on this Island. The men not
to stroll about the Hook, but be always near the lighthouse. He
is not to leave the post without permission. To make a weekly
state of the garrison to the officer commanding on Staaten Island.
No expedition with refugees or others to be made without permission.
Deserters from the enemy, and others coming in from the country
to reside are to be sent to Head Quarters on Staaten (sic) Island.
To view the Gutt, Spermeceti Cove, the Cedars, and ground in front
so as to be able to follow should an enemy pass. These instructions
to be delivered to the officer relieving him.
Copy. Vol. 45, No. 145. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Skinner to Sir Guy Carleton, 28 May.
Board of General Officers.
1782, April 27. Head Quarters, S. Carolina. — Minutes of a
meeting signed by Generals Leslie, Gould, Stewart, Coates, Balfour
469
and Moncrief . That if the Commander-in-Chief judges it absolutely
necessary to detach a corps of 2,000 men from the Southern District,
the evacuation of Savannah would be a necessary measure ; but
the specific instructions of His Excellency would be required before
such a step was taken.
Original and copy. Vol. 26, Nos. 122 and 124. 2 pages and 1 page.
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Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. Gen. Cortland Skinner.
1782, April 27. — Desires that Lieut. Thomas, a continental officer
who lately came in a flag of truce to Staten Island, may be re-
leased and allowed to return to Elizabeth Town. To report all
particulars respecting detention of J. S. Hatfield, and send to New
York the other men belonging to the same flag, so that they may
be examined and measures taken to procure the release of those
refugees now prisoners with the enemy.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 121. 2 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to General Washington.
1782, April 27. New York. — Hearing an officer under a flag of
trace has been detained, has ordered him to be set at liberty.
Draft. Vol. 26, No. 120. 1 page.
Gov. William Franklin to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 27. New York. — Enclosing report by Lippincot
[see 13 April], and maintaining that the Board is ignorant of the
particulars of Huddy's reported death, except what is contained in
the enclosed paper which Lippincot was preparing when he was
seized. Complains of the murders of many loyal British subjects,
who have not received the solemnly promised protection. Gives
particulars of three instances of retaliation which have had a good
effect, and thinks that considering how long the Loyalists have
borne with the cruelties of the rebels, it is not surprising they have
begun to retaliate. Disapproves of the practice, but fears if the
Loyalists are not better treated they will either leave the country
or join the rebels. Refers to the enclosures. Will fulfil commands
concerning future exchange of prisoners ; sends particulars of those
now in custody.
Signed letter and copy. Vols. 29, No. 155 ; 17, No. 40. 8 pages each.
This, with the enclosures, appears to have been sent on to General
Robertson, 30 April.
Enclosures : —
Report of Capt. Lippincot to the Board of Associated Loyalists,
see 13 April.
Deposition of William Mullock before William Waddell,
see 26 April.
1782, April 27. City of New York. — Oath of Isaac Alyay,
or Alyee, before William Waddell. Respecting the hanging of
Daniel Current by the Americans and Lord Stirling.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 150. 2 pages.
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New York. — Part of the draft of an intended report on the
execution of Joshua Huddy. Their indignation being excited
by many murders of their brethren, they determined to retaliate,
and hanged Huddy as an example, he being the chief agent in
the recent murder of Philip White.
2 copies. Vols. 29, No. 154 ; 17, No. 43. 7 pages and 6 pages.
Representation of Lieutenant Caleb Mailer y and four others,
prisoners, to Major General Pattison, of the cases of a number
of Loyalists under sentence of death in Connecticut, &c.
Two copies. Vol. 29, No. 149 ; 17, No. 41. 3 pp. & 8 ppm
1782, April 27. New York. — Return of prisoners now in
the Provost, belonging to the Associated Loyalists. Signed
Walter Chaloner, Commissary of Prisoners to Associated
Loyalists.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 152.* 1 page,
1782, April 27. — Affidavit of Aaron White before William
Waddell as to the murder of Philip White, a Loyalist.
Signed. Vol. 29, No. 153. 3 pages.
Pennsylvania.
Writ of attachment, 27 April, 1782. Allowed 23 July, returnable
24 September, of the goods in the possession of William Henry —
i.e., seized from John Tailyour.
Vol. 44, Nos. 125-126. 2 pages.
Enclosed by John Tailyour to Sir G. Carle ton, see end of September,
1782.
Geneeal Haldimand to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 28. Montreal.
Duplicate. Vol. 11, No. 208. 7 pages.
Copies in the Public Kecord Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 353 ;
S.P., Foreign, Various, 321 ; Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21808, fo. 20.
Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 28. Charles Town. — Has received his despatches
Nos. 13, 14 and 15. Military and personal respect make painful
his inability to comply fully with the directions to send 2,000 troops
from Charlestown to Jamaica. Transmits proceedings of the Board
of Officers assembled to consider this subject yesterday. Considers
4,500 men necessary to sustain Charlestown and surrounding posts,
and as Green is expected to attack Savannah soon, thinks if Charles-
town is weakened Savannah and that post may both be lost.
Suggests that assistance be sent to Jamaica from New York, and that
the troops be withdrawn from Savannah. Transports will have to
be sent for the accommodation of troops and loyalists, if it is
resolved to quit either Savannah or Charlestown, as there are no
vessels at either of those places. The corps put under Gen. O'Hara,
ready for Jamaica, consists of the 19th and 30th, upwards of 1,000
rank and file.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 129. 5 pages.
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John Marsh to the Commander-in-Chief at New York [Sir Henry
Clinton].
1782, April 28. Army Victualling Office, Cork.— Twelve letters
transmitting invoices of the cargoes shipped for the forces.
Signed letters. Vol. 36, Nos. 48, 52, 59, 62, 65, 68, 71, 74, 77, 80,
84, 88. 1 page each.
John Marsh to the Commander-in-Chief of the Forces in Georgia
[Lt. Gen. Leslie].
1782, April 28. Army Victualling Office, Cork.— Three letters
with regard to the dispatch of provisions and sending invoices.
Signed letters. Vol. 36, Nos. 51, 56 and 53. 1 page each.
Lt. Col. James Moncrief to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 28. Charles Town.— That a fortified post at the
Quarter House should be kept ; if any post can be spared it is the
one at Hadrel's Point.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 117. 3 pages.
Earl of Shelburne to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, April 28. Whitehall. — Recommends the bearer, Mr.
Leonard, of Boston, New England, as a person deserving favour and
protection : the documents in his possession show he has been
steadily attached to Government.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 131. 2 pages.
Troops.
1782, April 28. Charles Town.— Embarkation return of the 19th
and 30th Regiments. Signed Charles O'Hara.
Original. Vol. 26, No. 130. 1 page.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. O'Hara to Sir H. Clinton, 29 April.
Original in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. 1. 144, fo. 253 ;
copy, State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Gov. Sir James Wright to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 28. Savannah. — Hopes he will consider his letters of
the 16th and 21st February. Desires approval of his son's exchange
with Major Grant of Fanning's Regiment.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 115. 1 page.
Lewis Blanchard and others.
1782, March 29 and April 29. — Affidavits concerning the treatment
of flags.
Signed copy. Vol. 25, No. 78. 3 pages.
Board of General Officers.
1782, April 29. Head Quarters, New York. — Minutes of a meeting
Read letters from Germain, Wei bore Ellis, and Lieutenant G?ii3ra.
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Leslie. Discussed questions relative to the detachment to be sent
to Jamaica. Kesolved — that the Commander-in-Chief send an
express vessel to Charlestown with orders to Lieutenant General
Leslie to send only twelve hundred men to Jamaica, if he fears any
of his posts may be endangered by sending two thousand, also that
a battalion will be immediately sent him from this place.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 135. 3 pages.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Lt. Gen. Alexr. Leslie.
1782, April 29. New York. — No. 16. Acknowledges receipt of
letter of last month. In consequence of representation therein, if
O'Hara has not sailed, and if apprehensions are entertained for
the safety of Charlestown, he is to send 1,200 men instead of 2,000.
A battalion will also be immediately sent from this place.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 132. 1 page.
The same marked : — " The Exact Cypher Copy."
Vol. 23, No. 133. 2 pages.
[Sir Henry Clinton] to Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie.
1782, April 29. New York. — His Majesty having permitted him
to resign the command in North America, proposes to set out for
Europe in a few days. Lieut. Gen. Kobertson will be left in the
chief command.
Draft. Vol. 23, No. 134. 1 page.
Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 29. — Hopes he has permission to return to Europe,
as he considers Gen. Gould and the other officers equal to the com-
mand. The 3rd Regiment not being recovered from the fatigues of
last summer has not gone with O'Hara to Jamaica. Brigadier
Stewart still continues Brigadier, so the two Hessian Colonels are
still in the same situation. Hopes to hear from him soon, as he is
anxious concerning Savannah. The men of war and two small
brigs that went to Providence have not yet returned. All well at
St. Augustine five days ago.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 134. 2 pages.
Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Lord George Germain.
1782, April 29. Charles Town.— No. 5. A few days after de-
spatching his letter, No. 4, he received, by Genl. O'Hara, Sir Henry
Clinton's orders to detach 2,000 troops to Jamaica. Considered it
impossible to send so many without endangering Charlestown and
Savannah, so has despatched only two regiments, consisting of a
little over one thousand men. Sends copies of his despatches on
this subject to Gen. Clinton, including proceedings of two councils
of war assembled to settle the matter.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 133. 1 page.
Maj. Gen. Chas. O'Hara to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 29. Charles Town. — Announcing his arrival at
Charlestown on 26 April. Applied to Lt. Gen. Leslie for the troops
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intended for relief of Jamaica. Intends setting out for the West
Indies with the 19th and 30th Regiments in a few days. Encloses
states of these regiments, showing they amount to 1,019 men.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 132. 2 pages.
Enclosing Embarkation return of the 19th and 30th Regts., 28
April.
Copy of the same sent by Maj. Gen. O'Hara to Gen. Sir Guy
Carleton, 4 July. Vol. 12, No. 166. 2 pages.
Another copy. Vol. 12, No. 162. 2 pages.
COMTE DE ROCHAMBEAU to SlR HENRY CLINTON.
1782, April 29. Williamsburg. — Sends the enclosed. Their
paroles are in his possession and the exchange may take place at
once if Clinton agrees.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 50. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Prospectus of an exchange of the land British officers taken
by the fleet of Count de Grasse in 1781. Brig. Gen. Lord
Rawdon against Brig. Gen. Scott ; Count de Laumoy, Colonel
in the service of the United States, against Joseph Greene, Major
of the first battalion of Delancey, and Robert Thimpany, Major
of the Mh Batt. N . Jersey Volunteers ; Messrs. Brissant,
Descoutures and Verdieres, Lieutenants and Sub-lieutenants in
Col. Armand's corps, against Thos. Stanley, Ensign in the
British Legion ; — Davis, Lieut, in ditto ; and John Alien, Qr.
Master of the §9th. (See also 29 May.)
Original. Vol. 15, No. 51. 1 page.
Troops.
1782, April 29. Fort Nassau. — Weekly state of two companies o*
his Majesty's Royal Garrison Battalion, commanded by Lt. Robert
McGinnis.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 281. 1 page.
Board of General Officers.
1782, April 30. New York. — Minutes of a meeting.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 157. 2 pages. Copy. Vol. 26, No. 144.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 431 ;
144, fo. 129.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie.
1782, April 30. New York. — Received this morning his four
letters of 17th April, and, in consequence, assembled a Board
of General Officers, who agreed that as it appeared to be his inten-
tion to delay sending any troops from Charleston till an answer was
received, it would then be too late. If, therefore, no troops have
been sent to Jamaica the order may be considered countermanded.
If, however, 1,200 under O'Hara have been despatched, General
Robertson will send him a complete battalion from New York as
before proposed. The King has accepted his own resignation of his
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command, and he intends starting for Europe in a few days, leaving
General Robertson in command. Sends copy of orders just received
respecting the 71st regiment.
Copy. Vol. 23, Nos. 135 and 136. 4 pages.
Sir Henry Clinton to Lieut. General James Robertson.
1782, April 30. Head Quarters.
Signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 156. 2 pages.
Enclosing letter and affidavits received from Gov. Franklin
[see 27th April].
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 427 ;
144, fo. 125 ; State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 30. Charles Town.— Transmits copies of his public
dispatches to the Secretary of State.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 123. 1 page.
Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April 30. Charles Town. — Requesting His Excellency's
permission for Capt. Barns, lately exchanged, to go direct to England
to join his regiment there. Regrets to part with this gentleman.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 137. 1 page.
Lord Orford to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, April 30. Norwich. — Recommending Ensign Stevens of the
37th ; formerly an Ensign in the West Norfolk Regiment, who is
on the point of going to America.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 47, No. 44. 1 page.
James Rivington.
1782, April 30. New York.— Recapitulation of his accounts
for printing. Endorsed: — "Mr. James Rivington's receipt for
£484 15^. sterling, in full payment of his accounts against Sir
Henry Clinton's Secretary's Office in the years 1779, 1780. and
1781."
Copy. Vol. 50, No. 239. 1 page.
Earl of Shelburne to Lt. Gov. Arch. Campbell,
1782, April 30. Whitehall. — Expressing confidence in his abilities
and zeal ; hopes his exertions for the defence of Jamaica will be
crowned with success. Sends duplicate of his letter of the 8th inst.
stating that reinforcements and supplies had been sent for his
assistance, and that Sir Guy Carleton had orders to help him if
necessary. To give Carleton particulars of his situation previous
to receiving aid.
Extracts. Vol. 26, Nos. 138 and 136. 3 pages and 2 pages.
47o
Earl of Shelburne to Maj. Gen. Edward Mathew.
1782, April 30. Whitehall— Has heard from Clinton that a re-
inforcement of 2,000 men had been sent to defend Brimstone Hill,
but they can be used for any other emergency if needed. To
acquaint Carleton of his situation and designs, as orders have been
given to send assistance if necessary. Thinks from information
received from Capt. Kobertson (respecting the state of the enemy)
that a successful attempt might be made to recover the island of
St. Christopher ; leaves it, however, to him to decide whether such
a step is prudent at the present season.
Extracts. Vol. 26, Nos. 142 and 143. 4 pages and 2 pages.
John Tailiou to Joshua Loring.
1782, April 30. — Paragraph of a letter. Finds that his permission
to remain at Lancaster to supply the prisoners with stores and
necessaries has not yet arrived. Gen. Lincoln objects to his stay.
Desires him to apply to Washington immediately ; hopes the permit
will soon be sent, otherwise he must return without fulfilling his
mission.
Vol. 26, No. 45. 1 page.
Thomas Townshend to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, April 30. War Office.— On the death of Lt. Gen. Fraser,
the two battalions of the 71st are formed into two distinct regiments.
Arrangements accordingly.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 141. 3 pages. Duplicate. Vol. 33,
Nos. 197 and 200. 4 pages.
Enclosures : —
Establishment of the list Regt., commanded by Col. Thomas
Stirling, from 13 February, 1782, inclusive. i
Copies. Vol. 26, No. 140. Vol. 33, No. 199. 1 page each.
Distribution of the Officers of the late Lieut. Gen. Fraser's
Regiment into the 71st (Stirling's) and second 7 1st (Balcarres>).
Copies. Vol.26, No. 139. 3 pages. Vol. 33, No. 198. 3 pages.
B. H. Wallop to Lt. Col. Oliver De Lancey.
1782, April 30. Brooklyn. — Sends account of his disbursements
for stationery since he has acted on Long Island. Begs payment.
Marked : — " Referred to the Board of which Brig. Gen. Clarke is
president. 10 December. T. Bibby, A.D.A.G."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 28, No. 164. 1 page.
Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, April. Charles Town. — Sends this to advise Admiral
Digby of the necessity of increasing the naval force at Charlestown.
Regrets to observe a change in the disposition of the people at
Charlestown and in the province. The late misfortunes of the
British and the acts passed by the S. Carolina Assembly unite to
repress motives of allegiance to H. M. Government. Greene's army
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daily increasing from the number of militia which is joining him ;
they are constructing boats and galleys. Some intercepted letters
mention a proposed movement of French troops to the southward.
In case troops may be ordered from Charlestown to the West Indies,
has considered how many would be required for the defence of
Charlestown and its outposts, and finds that very few can be spared
from there. An English letter of marque lately brought in a Spanish
transport ship with five officers, 70 men, and military stores ; the
vessel belonged to the fleet of transports from Havannah to Cape
Francois under convoy of seven ships of war ; intends sending the
prisoners to Havannah and requesting an equal number of British
prisoners to be sent here.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 116. 3 pages.
Negotiations with Vermont.
1782, April to July. — Paper containing copy of a letter from
" A. & B. to E." [Sherwood and Smyth to Ira Allen and Maj. Fay],
dated Quebec, April ; from " C." to General Haldimand, 16 June,
and from " Mr. G." [Jacob Lansingh] to the same, 11 July.
Copy. Vol. 11, No. 216. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir Guy Carleton, 28 July.
Copies in the Public Kecord Office, Am. & W. I. 145 ; Colonial
Corres., Quebec, 20 ; State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321 ; Brit. Mus.,
Addtl. MSS. 21837 and 21839.
Board of Associated Loyalists.
1782, April. — Minutes of Proceedings for the month. Certified
by William Franklin. Taken from their Journals.
Copy. Vol. 25, No. 48. 23 pages.
[Gordon, Biddulph and Gordon.]
1782, April. New York. — Cash account of Wm. Deane Poyntz,
Deputy Paymaster General, showing cash paid to him, and,
opposite, cash received for bills drawn at New York.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 59. 2 pages.
1782, April. New York. — Receipt of clerks in the Secretary's
Office for pay, 1 January to 31 March, £139 10s.
Copy. Vol. 37, No. 85. 1 page.
Sir Henry Clinton to Brig. Gen. Archd. Campbell, Lt. Gov. of
Jamaica.
1782, May 1. New York.— -That he had dispatched Lt. Gen.
O'Hara to Charlestown to take the proposed corps from there to
Jamaica, but that Gen. Leslie's representations had delayed any
such detachment. As it will now be too late he has decided to ease
Gen. Leslie's apprehensions and countermand that order. Has
resigned the command to Lt. Gen. Robertson.
Copy. Vol, 47, No. 230. 3 pages.
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Gen. Sir Henry Clinton] to Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie.
1782, May 1. New York. — Transmits extract of a letter received
from the minister on 28 April, and copies of some enclosures it
contained. He is to give such orders to his army in the Southern
District, including East Florida and Georgia, as will ensure its
compliance to the wishes of the House of Commons as expressed in
the above mentioned letter.
Draft. Vol. 23, No. 138. 1 page.
Andrew Elliot.
1782, May 1. Superintendent General's Office, New York. —
Account of pay due to the Superintendent General of the Police
and the officers of his Department, commencing the 5th February,
1782, and ending the first day of May, and also the Disbursements
during that time. £339 Os. U.
Signed copy. Vol. 26, No. 170. 1 page.
Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, May 1. Charles Town. — Sends the enclosed.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 169. 1 page.
Enclosing Gov. Maxwell to Lieut. Gen. Leslie, with list of ships
that sailed from this place [? Havannah] the 5th inst., with a
convoy bound for Cape Francois (see 17 April).
William Porter, Deputy Commissary of Musters.
1782, May 1. New York. — Expenses for horse hire, &c, incurred
in mustering foreign troops in the district of New York to 24 Decem-
ber, 1781. £93 15s.
Copy. Vol. 28, No. 49. 3 pages.
Provincial Forces.
1782, May 1. New York. — State of his Majesty's Provincial
Forces within the district of New York.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 73. 3 pages.
1782, May 1. New York. — State of all the Provincial Forces at
different periods.
Original. Vol. 56, No. 39. 1 page.
1782, May 1. — State of the three battalions of the New Jersey
Volunteers.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 285. 3 pages.
1782, May 1. — Schedule of papers numbered 1 to 18. Headed
and endorsed " Minute." Three of the entries are dated 1 May,
1782, the others have no date added. The first entry is " State of
Provincial Forces at different periods."
Original. Vol. 29, No. 284. 1 page.
478
Lieut. General James Robertson to General Washington.
1782, May 1. New York.
Signed copy. Vol. 26, No. 175. 3 pages. Copy, No. 174.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 297, fo. 315 ;
589, fo. 171 ; 143, fo. 455 ; 144, fo. 507 ; State Papers, Foreign,
Various, 321.
Stores.
1782, May 1. London. — Invoice of tents and camp necessaries
for 10 battalions of infantry . . . shipped on board the
" Steady " transport, Capt. John Ayre, for New York, consigned
to the officer commanding his Majesty's forces there.
Three copies. Vol. 26, No. 193 ; Vol. 33, Nos. 207 and 211.
2 pages each.
1782, May 1. — Totals of the preceding invoice.
Copies. Vol. 26, No. 197* ; Vol. 33, No. 205. 1 page each.
Thomas Townshend to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 1. War Office.— Received Sir Henry Clinton's official
letter of the 20th with a list of promotions, which shall be laid before
the King and answer sent. The date of Crosbie's commission has
been altered according to Clinton's desire.
Signed letter and duplicate. Vol. 26, No. 171 ; Vol. 33, No. 209.
1 page each.
Thomas Townshend to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 1. War Office.— Sends the enclosed.
Signed letter and duplicate. Vol. 26, No. 173. 3 pages. Vol. 33,
No. 201. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
List of promotions and leaves of absence.
Vol. 26, No. 173.* Also Vol. 33, No. 202. 2 pages each.
Case of Huddy and Lippincot.
1782, May 2. — Schedule of papers delivered to Capt. Adye.
Signed. Vol. 29, No. 158. 2 pages.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton to Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie.
1782, May 2. New York. — No. 19. Had not time to examine
papers regarding Hayne or to consult with Col. Thompson before
Gen. O'Hara left New York, so could then give no decisive answer
respecting that affair. Has since considered it, but not having
received any formal report of the execution of Hayne, and hearing
that Gen. Greene's complaint has been answered by Lord Cornwallis,
" under whose orders Lt. Col. Balfour is supposed to have acted,"
considers it improper to give any opinion thereon, especially as
he is resigning his command. Refers him to his successor should he
have occasion to write again respecting it.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 139. 3 pages.
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Gov. William Franklin (for Board of Directors of Associated
Loyalists) to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, May 2. New York.
Signed letter. Vol. 29, No. 128. 6 pages.
Copy in the Public Kecord Office, Am. & W. I. 143, fo. 435.
1782, May 2. — Draft by Daniel Coxe of a proposed paragraph in
the above letter. ♦
Vol. 46, No. 4. 2 pages. Copy, Vol. 45, No. 117.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 145, fo. 59 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Richard Hallifax to the Commander-in-Chief at New York.
1782, May 2. Albermarle Street. — The medicines ordered by the
Secretary at War for the use of the King's forces at New York have
been shipped on board the " Holderness and " Steady " transports,
and the invoices for the same placed therein.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 172. 1 page.
Thomas Townshend to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 2. War Office. — Encloses a return of tents, camp
necessaries and medicines shipped in the " Holderness " transport,
for the troops under his command, together with the invoices
referred to. Provision has been made therein for 30 battalions of
600 each. Maj. Gen. Tryon having sent last year camp equipage for
his regiment, in a ship bound for Halifax, whatever is sent to New
York for that corps may be appropriated to the use of others,
according as Carleton thinks proper.
Signed letter and duplicate. Vol. 26, No. 176. Vol. 33, No. 196.
2 pages each.
Enclosures : —
" Return of camp necessaries, <&c, shipped on board the
' Holderness * Transport for His Majesty's British forces
serving in North America, under the command of General Sir
Henry Clinton, and compleated 1st April, 1782." (Compare
1 April.)
Vol. 26, No. 176.* 1 page.
Invoice of medicines, &c, for the use of the army at New
York for 1782.
Originals. Vol. 54, Nos. 121 and 116. 4 pages and 3 pages.
Warrants.
1781, October 16. — List of warrants that have been granted by His
1782, May 2. Excellency Sir Henry Clinton to people that
have drawn allowances for their support.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 150. 4 pages.
480
Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, May 3. Charles Town. — Is happy in the honour of for-
warding the intelligence enclosed, which confirms his hopes that the
superiority of the King's fleet in the Leeward Islands, under Rodney,
has obliged the enemy to abandon their proposed attack on Jamaica.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 178. 1 page.
Accounts, Warrants, &c.
1782, May 4. New York. — A/c of monies paid by John Smith,
Esq., for Government service by order of Sir H. Clinton between
1 July and 31 December, 1781, for expresses, incidental expenses,
secret services, and to the Paymaster for pay. £5,196 9s. 7d.
Copy. Vol. 37, No. 9. 3 pages.
1782, May 4. New York. — A/c of expenses attending the
Commissary of A/cs Office paid by Maj. Duncan Drummond for
the army in America, £154 3s. 2d., between 1 January and 4 May,
inclusive.
Signed copy. Vol. 26, No. 179. 1 page.
1778, May 26. — Abstract of the accounts of James Rivington that
1782, May 4. have been paid by John Smith, Esq., Secretary
and Paymaster to Sir H. Clinton, £1,001 18s. U.
Original. Vol. 50, No. 240. 1 page.
1778, January 1. — A/c for stationery and printing for the Secretaries'
1782, May 4. ' Office, £2,690 6s. 2>\d.
Original. Vol. 37, No. 22. 5 pages.
1782, May 4. New York. — Warrant to pay Edward Winslow,
Muster Master General Provincial Forces, by his attorney, Thomas
Wallis, the sum of £75 bs. id., for disbursements, for travelling
charges, stationery and office rent, as per annexed A/c. [See 31
March, 1781.]
Original. Vol. 37, No. 139. 1 page.
General Sir Guy Carleton to John Hamilton.
1782, May 5. — Commission as agent for small craft.
Copy. Vol. 38, No. 285. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 675.
New York.
1782, May 5. — List of horses drawing forage in New York and its
Dependencies, showing names of officers and horses to each ; also
various regiments, including provincial troops.
Original. Vol. 52, No. 14. 5 pages.
481
Warrants.
1782, May 5. Head Quarters, New York.— No. 1. To pay
Lieut. Alex. Gray, Acting Paymaster to the 40th Regiment, the
sum of £970 18s. 4<?., being for subsistence as per annexed A/c
[to 24 June, which see].
Printed copy. Vol. 27, No. 72. 1 page.
1782, May 5. New York.— No. 2. To pay Capt. Charles Hand-
field, Paymaster of the 22nd Regiment, the sum of £1,131 lis.,
being for subsistence for said regiment as per annexed A/c [to
24 June, which see].
Printed copy. Vol. 27, No. 78. 1 page.
General Washington to Lieut. General Robertson.
1782, May 5. Head Quarters. (Printed in Sparks' s Washington
VIIL, 281, dated 4 May.)
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 48. 3 pages. Extracts, Nos. 45 and 56
(dated 4 May).
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 297, fo. 319 ;
589, fo. 172 ; 143, fo. 459 ; 144, fo. 511 ; State Papers, Foreign,
Various, 321; and elsewhere.
Board of Officers.
1782, May 6. Charles Town. — Report, by Lt. Col. John Harris
Cruger, of a Board of Field Officers ordered to enquire into a
deficiency in the measurement of provisions issued to the troops,
&c, by the Deputy Commissary General.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 114. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Edward Scott to John Smith, 8 May.
Gov. William Franklin to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 6. New York. — In 3rd person. Suggests that the
court-martial ordered for the trial of Lippincott be postponed, in
order that His Excellency may have the opportunity of examining
the peculiar circumstances of the case. Desires him to send to Gen.
Clinton for the papers he has received from the Board of Associated
Loyalists on that subject, as they will show him the importance of
the affair.
Original and copy. Vol. 17, No. 54 ; Vol. 46, No. 5. 1 page each.
Gov. John Maxwell to the Commanding Officer at Charlestown
[Lt. Gen. Leslie].
1782, May 6. Bahamas, Providence.
Copy. Vol. 47, No. 120. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gov. Browne to Sir H. Clinton, 25 May.
Copy in Vol. 17, No. 127 ; signed letter, Public Record Office,
Colonial Corres., Bahamas, 10; copies, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 243;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
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482
New Providence.
1782, May 6. Fort Nassau. — State of the troops on the Island.
Original, signed John Maxwell. Vol. 17, No. 119. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gov. Maxwell to Sir H. Clinton, 14 May, 1782.
Also in the Public Record Office, Colonial Corres., Bahamas, 10.
Maj. Gen. Charles O'Hara to Capt. John Colpoys.
1782, May 6. " Orpheus " at Sea. — Suggests that owing to the
advancement of the season and the small number of troops, it would
be more expedient to go direct to Jamaica to relieve it against the
invasion which daily threatens it, than to go first to the Leeward
Islands and communicate with Rodney. Is aware that this pro-
position is contrary to Digby's orders, and the opinion of the Council
of War, but the circumstances now are different from those under
which their wishes on the subject were expressed, and he believes
the above reasons will justify the proposed change in the route to
be taken by the troops.
Copies. Vol. 12, Nos. 161 and 165. 3 pages each.
Enclosed by Maj. Gen. O'Hara to Sir G. Carleton, 4 July.
Prisoners.
1782, May 6. — Comparative view of British and American prisoners,
showing a balance due the Americans of 950.
1782, May 6. New York. — Return of British and German
officers, prisoners to the Americans, on parole within the lines.
1782, May 6. New York. — Return of American officers, prisoners
to the British, on parole.
1782, May 6. New York. — Return of British officers, prisoners
with the Americans.
All signed by Joshua Loring, Commissary General of Prisoners.
Vol, 26, Nos. 182, 183, 184, and 185. 1 page each.
Thomas Townshend to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 6. War Office.— Has laid before the King Clinton's
list of promotions dated 20th March last ; the same approved, with
the exception of Ensign Allen, who has been promoted recently to
the Lieutenancy, as stated in letter to Clinton of 6 March. To
appoint another to that vacancy. Almost all the 16th Regiment
having been captured in West Florida, and most of the officers since
returned to Great Britain, that regiment is considered as upon the
home establishment, and the remainder of the officers are to be sent
home. Sends a list of Lieutenants promoted, the vacancies to be
filled up by purchase. Remarks on Surgeon Chissolm's appoint-
ment. With list of officers appointed Captains in the New Indepen-
dent Companies.
Signed letter and duplicate. Vol. 26, No. 186. Vol. 33, No. 213.
3 pages each.
[Sir Guy Carleton] to Governor William Livingston.
1782, May 7. New York.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 191. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I, 144, fos. 33 and
515 ; State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
483
Sir Guy Carleton to General Washington.
1782, May 7. New York.— (Printed in Sparks's Washington
VIII. 536.) •
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 190. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 29 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321 ; and elsewhere.
Alex. Gillon, Commodore of the Navy of S. Carolina, to John
Maxwell, Govr. and Commdr. -in-Chief of the Bahama Is.
1782, May 7. On board the " South Carolina," off Providence. —
That his Excellency, Lt. Gen. Cagigal, writes to him (Maxwell) this
day offering the terms on which it is hoped the Bahama Islands will
be surrendered to Spain. Hopes his humane designs will be met
with alacrity. " We know your situation, and, notwithstanding
your late reinforcements, are convinced that any opposition you
can make to the land and sea forces now in view will be fruitless ;
prudence may therefore point out the path you should pursue, and
I assure you I shall esteem it one of the happiest circumstances of
my life if by any exertions of mine I can stop the effusion of blood,
or screen from acts of violence even the enemies of my country."
Signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 120. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gov. Maxwell to Sir H. Clinton, 14 May.
Capt. John Stapleton to [ ].
1782, May 7. Charles Town. — Nothing material has happened
since the sailing of the fleet with the troops on board on the 4th inst.
Received his Excellency's letter, and took steps to forward its con-
tents. Capt. Baddely acts as Barrack Master. Mr. Sweetland
arrived from Savannah. Will send official papers by a man of war.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 187. 2 pages.
Thomas Sweetland to [ ].
1782, May 7. Charles Town. — Has leave from Gen. Clarke to
return to New York. Has waited on Gen. Leslie. Is grieved to
leave the remains of the regiment. Though the duty was severe,
was never so happy in his life.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 189. 1 page.
Samuel Townsend to General Sir Guy Carleton.
1781 [1782], May 7. Chatham Barracks.— Col. Musgrave will
deliver this packet, which contains the embarkation returns of
1,100 men embarked for New York. They are in good health.
Each man, besides the usual necessaries, " is provided with a check
shirt and trousers, and three shillings when on board to provide him
with soap and tobacco." From want of officers has been obliged to
send those of three independent companies to take care of the men
now sent.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 30, No. 7. 2 pages.
484
Bahama Islands.
1782, May 8. Nassau. — Articles of capitulation at Nassau in New
Providence by John Maxwell, Capt. Gen., Gov. and Comdr. in Chief
of the Bahama Islands, &c, &c, to Juan Manuel de Cagigal, Capt.
Gen. and Comdr. in Chief over the Island of Cuba, &c, &c.
Vol. 17, Nos. 121-122. 5 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Maxwell to Sir H. Clinton, 14 May.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Colonial Correspondence,
Bahamas, 10.
Richard Burke to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 8. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers.— The Lords of the
Treasury have considered Francis Green's memorial requesting
£761 12^. for the hire of the sloop " Carleton," and now desire it to
be sent for his Excellency's examination and opinion on the facts
therein stated.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 192. 1 page. Copy. VolA6,NoA7. 1 p.
George Cherry to [Gen. Sir Guy Carleton].
1782, May 8. Army Victualling Office, Cowes. — Transmits a bill
of lading for and invoice of provisions shipped on the " Nancy "
navy transport for the use of the troops at New York. The
contracts for these provisions and the date each parcel was
received at the stores are noted on the invoice.
Copy. Vol. 36, No. 36. 1 page.
New York.
1782, May 8. New York. — Return of the number of men, women
and children victualled at New York and the out posts, between the
22nd and 28th April, 1782. Signed Peter Paumier, 8 May. Divided
into British and Provincial Regiments, Civil Departments and
Foreign Regiments.
Original. Vol. 26, No. 128. 3 pages.
1782, May 8. New York. — Return of provisions remaining in his
Majesty's stores, also what have been received and issued from 3rd
March to 27th April, 1782, inclusive, and return of provisions, &c,
on hand 28 April. Signed Peter Paumier, Deputy Commissary
General, 8 May.
Original. Vol. 26, Nos. 125-126. 3 pages.
Edward Scott, Secretary, to John Smith, Secretary to the Comr.
in Chief.
1782, May 8. Charlestown. — General Leslie has desired him to
make known a difference which has arisen between the Commissary
General's and other Departments at Charlestown. The dispute has
been caused by the Commissariat using wine measure instead of the
usual Winchester bushel in the issuing of rice and other articles.
4s5
General Leslie wishes to know what is the practice in New York or
what directions may have been sent to this post.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 113. 2 pages.
Duplicate letter with a P.S. of 17 May. Enclosing Report of a
Board of Field Officers on the subject, 6 May.
Duplicate autograph signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 112. 2 pages.
Rear Admiral Robert Digby to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 9. New York.
Signedletter. Vol. 20, No. 115. 2 pages. Copy. iVo. 116. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 211 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, May 9. Charles Town. — Nothing important happened since
the 5th inst. Greene has obtained some militia lately from North
Carolina. General O'Hara sailed on the 6th with 1,200 men. No
news from England or any other part, except Providence. Received
letters from Savannah the 3rd inst. reporting all well there.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 188. 1 page.
Thomas Townshend to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 9. War Office. — Sends the enclosed.
Signed letters. Vol. 26, No. 194 ; Vol. 33, No. 206. 1 page each.
Enclosing Invoice of tents and camp necessaries for 10 battalions
of infantry, 1 May.
Transports.
1782, May 9. New York. — Lists of troop ships serving at New
York, and, on the facing page, list of troop ships at Charles Town.
Signed H. Chads.
Original. Vol. 52, No. 25. 2 pages.
Lt. Col. Jno. Connolly to Morris Morgan (sic).
1782, May 10. — Reminds him of the assurance that the order
should be given to the Inspector General of the Provincial Forces
to allow his subsistence to be remitted to England during his leave
of absence if he sailed previous to its delivery. Desires that favour
may now be granted.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 57. 1 page.
Capt. J. James to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
Memorial, not dated, concerning a sum of money he advanced
to his regiment, in consequence of the paymaster having been
robbed, also a horse he purchased for the regiment. Desires His
Excellency to enquire into the matter. Accompanied by certificate
from Thomas Miller of 10 May and from Alexander Innes, 4 May.
Originals. Vol. 50, Nos. 222 ai<d 221. 2 pages and 1 page.
48tf
Thomas Townshend to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 10. War Office.— Encloses extract of the letter of
service given to the late General Fraser for raising the 71st Regiment,
showing the King's intention that when one of the majors in either
battalion died, or was provided for without purchase, he was not
to be replaced, as one major was sufficient for each battalion.
Notwithstanding this, the establishment of two majors has been
suffered to continue, but the King's intention is to be now carried
into effect. Has communicated the same to Col. Stirling and Lord
Balcarres.
Signed letters. Vol. 26, No. 195 ; Vol. 33, No. 212. 2 pages each.
Enclosing Sec. at War to Lt. Gen. Fraser, 16 Dec, 1775.
Troops.
1782, May 10. New York. — Return of the regiments, corps,
officers, &c, &c, who receive fuel in New York, with the number
of rooms they respectively draw for. This includes the British
Staff, Germans, the various departments — Barrack Master General,
Commissary General, Qr. Master General, &c, the British Officers,
Provincial Officers, their wives or widows. Also two and a half
pages of refugees.
Vol. 47, No. 254-255. 25 pages.
General Washington to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 10. Head Quarters. — (Printed in Sparks' s Washington
VIII. 295.)
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 49. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 37 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321 ; and elsewhere.
Sir Guy Carleton to [Earl of Shelburne]
1782, May 11. New York.— No. 1.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 196. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 25 ;
duplicate, State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
William Davies to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 11. New York. — Petition. With order of allowance
signed Thomas Murray, 21st June. Endorsed : — " Asks rations.
Referred to His Excellency Genl. . Robertson. Fredk. Mackenzie,
D.A. Genl., 14th June, 1782. 1782, June. Mr. W. Davies. Order
for £20, N.Y.C., per year ordered. By His Excellency Lieut. General
Robertson."
Original. Vol. 25, Nos. 104-105. 2 pages.
Frederick Hauser to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 12. New York. — Memorial. Praying to be allowed
half pay and other advantages received by persons under his cir-
cumstances, he having been made a prisoner while acting as an
officer under Cornwallis.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 55. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Col. Connolly to [Mr. Morgann], 13 May.
487
Long Island.
1782, May 6-12. — Abstract of men, women and children victualled
on Long Island between these dates.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 127. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. Benedict Arnold to Sir^Guy Carleton.
1782, May 13. London. — Sir, As we have had very favorable
winds for some time after you sailed, I hope e'er this you have
arrived safe in New York, and found matters in a better train than
our fears had painted them. I am convinced that Mr. Washington
will not be able to collect a very formidable army this spring ; and
I hope the recruits from hence, and the troops taken at York Town
(who we are told are to be exchanged for seamen), will give your
Excellency a very decided superiority over Mr. Washington's army.
I believe, considering the fleet which we have in the West Indies,
that not much is to be apprehended from that quarter.
*_Lord Shelburne has very politely promised me his friendship, and
has hinted his wishes to have me go to New York. But it is opposed
(as I apprehend) by some one or more of the gentlemen in administra-
tion; whether he waits for intelligence to make his arrangements,
or to know the success of negotiations, I am in doubt, but hope
soon to have the matter reduced to a certainty, whether I am to
go or not. He has assured me that my detention in England shall
not in the least affect my pay or corps.
I take the liberty of inclosing a letter for Sir Henry Clinton,
which (if he has not left New York) I beg the favor of you (after
reading it), to seal and deliver him, as it regards the provincial
corps, mine in particular, which I think have been cruelly treated
by the misrepresentations and artifice of Col. Innes, who has
heretofore been permitted to make such regulations, and give such
orders for their government as he thought proper, which, with his
frequently withholding pay and clothing from the troops, have
tended in a great measure to promote desertions, and prevent
recruiting, and every possible discouragement has been thrown in
the way of the latter, by the treatment which the provincial officers,
and soldiers in general, have received from Colonel Innes.
I beg leave to add that when I joined the British Army, I sacrificed
a handsome fortune, and very flattering prospects, to what I
esteemed my duty, and I am sorry to say that at present my pros-
pects are far from being so.
I am told that the Secretary of War proposes to incorporate the
provincial privates with the British regiments, and disband the
officers ; but I have a greater confidence in the wisdom and justice
of the nation than to suppose such a measure will ever take place.
I have the honor to be . . . &c.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 30, No. 108. 2 pages.
Chief Justice David Brearly to Gov. Livingston.
1782, May 13. Trenton. — Report on case of Hetfield and Bagely.
Copy. Vol. 15, No. 57. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Gen. Washington to Sir Guy Carleton, 10 June.
Copies in Vol. 15, No. 46 ; Public Record Office, Am. & W. I.
144, fo. 171.
488
Lieut. Gen. John Campbell.
1782, May 13. New York. — Recommendation of the memorial of
John Allen Martin, see the 6th June.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 132. 2 pages.
[Sir Guy CarletonI to [Rear Admiral Robert Digby].
1782, May 13.
Draft. Vol. 20, No. 150. 2 pages. Copy. No. 149. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 215 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Lt. Col. John Connolly to Morris Morgan (sic).
1782, May 13. — Encloses and recommends memorial relative to a
distressed loyalist, and desires it to be delivered to Sir Guy.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 56. 1 page.
Enclosing Memorial of Frederick Hauser, 12 May.
Governor William Livingston to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 13. Trenton.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 53. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fos. 157 and
519 ; State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Thomas Townshend to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 13. War Office.— Sends the enclosed.
Signed letter and duplicate. Vol. 26, No. 197 ; Vol. 33, No. 204.
1 page each.
Enclosing Return of camp equipage, 1 May.
Troops.
1782, May 13. — Return of engineers, assistant engineers, draughts-
men and clerks, artificers, labourers, vessels, waggons and horses
employed in the Engineer's Department at this date. Collected
from the several returns rendered. Robert Morse, Chief Engineer.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 2. 3 pages.
Charlestown.
1782, May 14. — List and value of houses used for his Majesty's
service, with report by R. W. Powell and others. Shewing the
street, number of house, proprietor, whether used as barrack,
hospital or store, with the amount paid, amounting to £12,350 12s. 3d.
Original. Vol. 53, Nos. 116 and 117. Copy, No. 8.
Governor William Livingston to General Washington.
1782, May 14. Trenton. — (Printed in Sparks's Correspondence of
the American Revolution III. 504.)
Extract. Vol. 15, No. 44. 1 page. The same, No. 55.
Enclosed by General Washington to General Sir Guy Carleton,
10 June, 1782.
Extracts in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 175.
489
Gov. John Maxwell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, May 14. New Providence. — Encloses the capitulation for
this island and its dependencies, made 8th of May, with Don Juan
Manuel Cagigal. As that force was so far superior to any he could
muster, the inhabitants preferred a capitulation to an action with
the enemy.
Signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 118. 1 page.
Enclosing State of the troops on the Island of New Providence,
6 May.
Commodore Gillon to Gov. Maxwell, 7 May.
Articles of capitulation at Nassau, 8 May.
Gov. John Maxwell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, May 14. New Providence. — The force Cagigal had with him
at New Providence was the second division going to rendezvous at
the Cape, where Don Galvez has been sometime. Encloses the most
exact account of these forces. Their future operation depends on
their success to windward. Had he had more troops, frigates, and
an engineer this disaster would not have happened.
Signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 116. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
Return of the enemies'' forces [Spanish and American]
against New Providence.
Vol. 17. No. 117. 1 page.
Also in the Public Record Office, Colonial Corres., Bahamas, 10.
A. Piggott to General Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 14. London. — Mr. Burke is desirous of some assistance
being rendered to the brother in New York of a gentleman in whom
he is interested. Sends the enclosed.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 30, No. 56. 1 page.
Enclosing Hugh Connor to A. Piggot, 16 April, 1782, with case of
Michael Connor.
Troops.
1782, May 14. New York. — Return of batteaux, boats and
scows belonging to the Quarter Master General's Department.
Signed H. Chads.
Original. Vol. 36, No. 202. 2 pages.
Lt. Gen. John Campbell to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 15. New York. — Respecting statements in his letter
of 17 July, 1781, and requesting his intercession with General
Galvez for enlargement of Maj. Campbell and Capt. Deans.
Signed letter. Vol. 16, No. 109. 3 pages.
Lt. Col. William Martin.
1782, May 15. New York.— State of the Brigade of Royal
Artillery in North America. Addressed to the Commander-in-Chief.
Signed Will. Martin.
Original. Vol. 36, No. 7. 1 page.
490
1782, May 15. — Monthly return of the Brigade of Royal Artillery
in North America. Signed Will. Martin.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 71. 2 pages.
Hospital Stores.
1782, May 15. London. — " Shipped on board the ' Lucretia '
transport (Capt. J. Wilson), for New York, consigned to Dr. John
Nooth, Superintendent General of Hospitals," lamp oil, sweet ditto,
together 1,000 gallons.
Copy. Vol. 33, No. 216. 1 page.
Enclosed by Thomas Townshend to Sir Guy Carle ton, 16 May.
Lt. Gov. Archibald Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, May 16. Spanish Town, Jamaica. — Received his of the
4th and 13th inst. enclosing that of 13th March to the General
Officer commanding in the Leeward Islands. Thanks for sending
2,000 men for the relief of Jamaica. Expects he has heard of
Rodney's victory over the French fleet. The beaten ships of de
Grasse's fleet have gone into the Cape, and England need fear
nothing from the French or Spaniards while Roctney is near. A
great number of Spanish and French troops and ships are stationed
at Cape Francois, and these will probably attack Jamaica after
Rodney has left it ; desires more troops to assist his forces in this
attack. Has great need of an engineer ; should be glad if Lieutenant
Sutherland could be spared from New York to fill that post.
Signed letter. Vol. 12, No. 195. 3 pages.
George Cherry to [Gen. Sir Guy Carleton].
1782, May 16. Army Victualling Office, Cowes. — Encloses bill
of lading and invoice of provisions shipped on the " Thames " navy
transport for use of the troops at New York. The contracts regarding
the supplying of these provisions are mentioned on the invoice, with
the date each parcel was received at the stores.
Copy. Vol. 36, No. 35. 1 page.
Lt. Col. William Martin.
1782, May 16. Office of Ordnance, New York.— Abstract of the
Civil Branch of the Royal Artillery at Charles Town, Savannah,
and Halifax, 1 Jan., 1782.
Return of the Civil Branch of Royal Artillery at New York and
its Dependencies.
Return of the Civil Branch of the Royal Artillery Prisoners of War.
A list of the officers of the Royal Regiment of Artillery at New
York and its Dependencies.
Return of vessels employed in the service of the Royal Artillery.
All signed Will. Martin.
Originals. Vol. 36, Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10. 1 page each.
1782, May 16. Ordnance Office, New York. — List of brass and
iron ordnance at Halifax, Charlestown, Savannah, and St. Augustine.
Signed Will. Martin.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 67. 2 pages
491
1782, May 16. Office of Ordnance, New York. — Return of brass
and iron ordnance at New York and its Dependencies. Signed
Will Martin.
Original. Vol. 56, No. 24. 2 pages.
Thomas Townshend to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 16. War Office.— Sends the enclosed.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 33, No. 215. 1 page.
Enclosing Invoice of hospital stores, 15 May.
Brook Watson to Morris Morgan (sic).
1782, May 16. New York. — In answer to Mr. Scott's letter, it
has been the custom to issue the articles of dry provisions by the
Winchester bushel, except in the delivery of very small quantities,
when wine measure is used.
Signed letter. Vol. 34, No. 27. 1 page.
Lieut. S. R. Wilson.
1782, May 16. Brooklyn. — State of a detachment of the Garrison
Battalion. Signed by Lt. Saml. Rd. Wilson.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 283. 2 pages.
[Sir Guy Carleton] to the Governor of Jamaica [Campbell].
1782, May 17. Head Quarters, New York. — Acquainting of his
appointment to the chief command of the forces bordering on the
Atlantic Ocean.
Draft. Vol. 32, No. 206. 1 page.
George Cherry to [Gen. Sir Guy Carleton].
1782, May 17. Army Victualling Officei Cowes. — Similar letter
to that on the 16th, but for the " Ranger " transport.
Copy. Vol. 36, No. 34. 1 page.
Hanau Troops.
1782, May 17. Fort Knyphausen. — Memorial of Lt. Col. Janecke
for £1,000 to enable him to provide subsistence for the Hesse Hanau
troops.
Copy. Vol. 31, No. 141. 1 page.
Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Lt. Gen. James Robertson.
1782, May 17. Charles Town. — Received lately two despatches
from Clinton notifying his succession as commander of the army ;
congratulates him upon this appointment. Was glad to learn the
force sent to Jamaica so nearly corresponds to the last directions
of Sir Henry. Wayne continues in Georgia, and General Greene
remains west of the Ashley. He has lately taken some of the
militia, probably to nil the places of some continentals who have
retired. Fears from reports and General Maxwell's letters that a
Spanish fleet will soon attack the Bahamas. Congratulates him on
the news contained in the " enclosed newspaper."
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 111. 3 pages.
41)2
Warrant.
1782, May 17. New York. — To pay Capt. John Sargent, Pay-
master to the 38th Regt., the sum of £1,047 1*. Sd., being for sub-
sistence for said regiment as per annexed a/c [see 24 June].
Printed copy. Vol. 27, No. 76. 1 page.
Beriah Norton to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 18. New York. — Memorial as agent for the inhabitants
of Martha's Vineyard. Has been two years soliciting Government
for payment of stock delivered to Maj. Gen. Grey in 1778 ; that he
has incurred very heavy expenses, and involved himself ; seeks
some compensation or gratuity which will extricate him.
Original and copy. Vol. 52, No. 86 ; Vol. 44, No. 98. 1 page and
2 pages.
Earl of Shelburne to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 18. Whitehall. — Circular. Transmits gazette con-
taining particulars of the victory by Rodney over de Grasse's fleet
on 12 April, " and the Count taken prisoner."
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 199. 1 page.
Richard Veale to [Sir Guy Carleton].
1782, May 18. Office of Ordnance, Portsmouth. — Encloses
counterpart of two bills of lading for arms, etc., shipped on the
" Lady Amherst " and "Success," ordnance store ships bound for
New York, according to orders received from the Ordnance depart-
ment on 13 February last (see these enclosures 23 March).
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 36, No. 24. 1 page.
Brook Watson to Morris Morgan {sic).
1782, May 18. New York.— Received letter of yesterday,
enclosing copies of three letters — one from the Secretary to the
Treasury, one from the Secretary to the Admiralty, and the third
from the Victualling Office. It is impossible to examine into the
claims of the Commissioners of the Victualling Office until the
account is laid before him ; requests it may be sent for.
Signed letter and copy. Vol. 34, Nos. 44 and 30. 1 page each.
Peter Paumier, Deputy Commissary General.
1782, May 19. New York.— Memorial for £30,000 for forage and
expenses.
Signed. Vol. 34, No. 24. 2 pages.
Warrant.
1782, May 19. New York.— To pay Lt. Hugh Colvill, Pay-
master to the 54th Regiment, the sum of £1,292 13s. 10d., being for
subsistence for said regiment as per annexed a/c (see 21 June).
Printed copy. Vol. 27, No. 74.
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Messrs. Gordon, Biddulph and Gordon.
1782, May 20.— Statement of cash.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 187. 1 page.
George Gracie to General Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 20. New York. — To recover value for goods for which
he had given credit to one Bartlett Allan, of Martha's Vineyard.
Original and copy. Vol. 44, Nos. 92 and 95. 2 pages each.
John Hardy to Earl of Dunmore.
N. D., endorsed 20 May, 1782. — Petition. Was an inhabitant
of Norfolk, Virginia. Represents loss of his property. With certi-
ficate, memoranda, and order for allowance of £30 a year, 1 July.
Original. Vol. 25, Nos. 108-9. 4 pages.
Intelligence.
1782, May 20. — Secret intelligence received from Cape Francois.
Preparations for a French and Spanish attack on Jamaica.
Signed. Vol. 12, No. 193. 6 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Aich. Campbell to Sir Guy Carleton, 15 June, 1782.
Copy in Lansdowne House MSS. 168/1, fo. 147.
Stores.
1782, May 20. London. — Invoice of the prime cost of sundry
articles provided for the Depot of His Majesty's forces in North
America by the Treasury, and shipped on the " Holdernesse,"
" Lucre tia " and " Steady " transports for New York : —
36,890 pair best calf leather shoes at - 5/6 p. pr.
36,936 pair white yarn stockings - 1/3 p. pr.
13,906 fine frilled shirts - 5/3 p.
6,028 haversacks - 1/- each
12,553 blanketts is 627J pr. 7/4 - 6/6 p.
7,228 Ditto is 3,614 pr. 8/4 - 8/3 p.
Copy. Vol. 43, No. 77. 1 page.
Enclosed by John Fisher to Sir Guy Carleton, 12 June.
General Sir Guy Carleton to General Haldimand.
1782, May 21.
Draft. Vol. 47, No. 1. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21808, fo. 24 ; duplicate
21808, fo. 22 ; copy 21806, fo. 25.
Lt. Gov. Arch. Campbell to Lt. Gen. John Campbell.
1782, May 21. Jamaica. — " Dear Sir, — The Spaniards have acted
so extremely unjust in the article of your exchange and that of your
late garrison by receiving from me an equivalent of officers and men
without returning for these six months a ratification of that agree-
ment that I consider it my duty to acquaint you of it." Adds list
of the 15 names actually exchanged at this island.
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" As the Spaniards of late have had a greater object in view than
the mere exchange of prisoners of war, and seemed to have the ball
completely before their feet, they have had the assurance to treat
our cartels and agreements with disrespect, but I hope 'ere long to
have it in my power to extort from them what at present their
arrogance denies. Don Galvez's first aide-de-camp, Colol. Senor
Don Roderiques, and two other officers, were actually exchanged
for you, and the others in the same manner ; but I have heard of late
that Capt. James Campbell is still in their hands, and that they have
been dancing him about the world at the will of Don Galvez. Of
this circumstance be pleased to acquaint me that I may take an
early occasion to retaliate upon their Counts and Marquis whatever
conduct they shew to him."
Copy. Vol. 12, No. 200. 4 pages.
Governor Patrick Tonyn to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, May 21. St. Augustine. — Congratulation on Rodney's
victory. Alarm in this place at the surrender of island of Providence
to Spain on the 10th instant. Desires assistance in their present
critical situation.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 173. 2 pages.
General Washington to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 21. Head Quarters.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 52. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 223 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
[Sir Guy Carleton] to Lt. General Alexr. Leslie.
1782, May 22. Head Quarters, New York. — No. 1. Announces
his appointment as commander of the forces. The Governors of
East Florida and Georgia and the officers commanding at Savannah
and St. Augustine are ordered to obey such orders as he (Genl.
Leslie) may send them.
Draft. Vol. 17, No. 159. 2 pages.
Commissioners for taking care of Sick and Wounded Seamen to
George Harrison, Master of the Tyger transport at Plymouth.
1782, May 22. Office on Tower Hill. — Instructions to receive
American prisoners and proceed to the Delaware.
Copy. Vol. 12, No. 95. 1 page. ^
Enclosed by George Harrison to Sir Guy Carleton, 20 Aug.
Copy in the Public Record Office, S. P., Foreign, Various, 321.
Sir Guy Carleton to Lt. General Alexr. Leslie.
1782, May 23. New York. — No. 2. Secret. A day or two after
receipt of this he may expect a fleet of transports for the evacuation
of Savannah and St. Augustine, to bring off not only troops and
stores, but also the loyalists who choose to depart. Attention and
assistance to be given to the Governors, etc., and no destruction
495
to be allowed. Even the fortifications to remain uninjured. Intends
admitting only troops and stores at New York, and the heavy
artillery, etc., to be sent from Sandy Hook to Halifax. Gives direc-
tions for the shipping sent from New York and Charlestown ; this
last place he shall have evacuated soon, so wishes Leslie to act
accordingly, but all to be done with as much secrecy as possible.
Draft. 'Vol. 17, No. 158. 4 pages.
[Sir Guy Carleton] to General Washington.
1782, May 23. New York.
Copy. Vol 26, No. 202. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office,. Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 227 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Benjamin Hart, Master of " Maria," to R. Adm. Robert Digby.
1782, May 23. New York. — Memorial. Was granted a flag of
truce at Charlestown to go to Virginia on business. At sea,, met
the " Amphion " and received prisoners with orders to deliver them
at Virginia and receive British prisoners in exchange. That before
he sailed for New York five of these ran away, seized a sloop and
put to sea. Desires to be exonerated from suspicion, and enquiries
to be made to detect the perpetrators of the breach of honour.
Original. Vol. 38, No. 200. 3 pages.
Lt. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Greene.
1782, May 23. Head Quarters. — Capt. Skelly, having stated the
queries respecting the papers lately submitted, informs him that
these papers were transmitted by Sir Henry Clinton explaining
that they were sufficient official authority for a suspension of hostili-
ties, the offer of which he now renews.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 109. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lieut. Gen. Leslie to Lieut. Gen. Robertson, 27 May.
Printed in the Edinburgh Evening Post, 19 October. Translations
in the French Archives
John Karloch.
Petition. Praying provisions and a little money to supply his
family with necessaries. Not dated, but with a certificate at foot
from D. I. Browne, first Major 4th Battalion Jersey Volunteers,
dated 23 May, 1782. Accompanied by a certificate from Saml.
Isaacs, Surgeon, as to condition of his eyes, and another from
Abraham van Buskirk as to his services. With order from the
aid de camp to be received into the poor house and Col. Morris to
put his name on the list for £40 per annum.
Originals. Vol. 25, Nos. Ill, 110 and 112. 4 pages in all.
John Marsh, Agent Victualler, to [Sir Guy Carleton].
1782, May 23. Army Victualling Office, Cork. — Forwards
receipt for and invoice of provisions shipped on the " John and
0
496
Humphrey," navy transport, for the use of the troops in New York.
The contract for the provisions, and the time they were received at
the stores, are mentioned on the invoice.
Copy. Vol. 36, No. 33. 1 page.
Warrant.
1782, May 23. Head Quarters, New York.— To pay Lt. Col.
Janecke £1,000, as commanding the corps of Hanau troops, on
account of subsistence for said corps.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 140. 1 page.
Sir Guy Carleton to Brig. Gen. John Campbell.
1782, May 24. New York, Head Quarters. — No. 1. Announcing
his appointment to the chief command in America, and requesting
all information useful to H. M. service.
Draft. Vol. 32, No. 1. 1 page.
[Sir Guy Carleton] to Lt. Col. Beamsley Glazier.
1782, May 24. Head Quarters, New York. — Announcing his
appointment ; has given orders to Lt. Gen. Leslie.
Draft. Vol. 17, No. 154. 1 page.
1782, May 24. Head Quarters, New York. — Similar letters to
Gov. Sir James Wright, Brig. Gen. Alured Clarke and Gov. Patrick
Tonyn.
Drafts. Vol. 17, Nos. 155, 156 and 157. 2 pages each.
Commissioners for Sick and Hurt to Francis Maxwell.
1782, May 24. Office on Tower Hill. — Instructions as master of
the Symmetry transport at Plymouth to receive on board American
prisoners from Plymouth Yard or Mill Prison, and proceed to
Baltimore or Philadelphia.
Copy. Vol. 12, No. 98. 1 page.
Enclosed by Francis Maxwell to Sir G. Carleton, 16 August.
Copy in the Public Record Office, S. P., Foreign, Various, 321.
William Dalrymple, Qr. Master Gen., to Lt. Col. Delancey.
1782, May 24. New York. — Note. There is no precedent in the
Quarter Master General's Office for paying officers or others for
acting as Commissary of Prisoners. Two lieutenants of theWaldeck
Corps had last February an order from Head Quarters for £100,
being amount of a/c for themselves, a Serjeant and two privateers
from Havana to Jamaica and New York, &c.
Signed letter. Vol. 24, No. 112. 1 page.
Enclosed by George de Haacke to Maurice Morgan[n], 18 August.
Intelligence.
1782, May 24. — Private information respecting the peculation in
the public departments. Addressed to General Sir Guy Carleton.
497
It is plain that assistant commissaries, or clerks, on 5s. a day,
with large families, cannot live in luxury and keep servants, horses,
and chaises, &c. William Butler, formerly a barber to Commissary
Lake, at one time had the whole victualling office under his control.
His daughter married David Leard (sic), agent for transports, and
as owner and agent of 50 or 75 sail, they might charge government
what tonnage they pleased. The vessels ought to be measured
again. Another of the junto, Stephen Kebble, on entering the
commissary line under Mr. Butler, begun on nothing, has at his
death left £2,000 on interest and a free house. Another of the
name of Nixon went to Savannah and Charlestown, and has placed
his wife and children in London on an independent fortune made
in a few years. As to the Forage Department, the writer does not
think it prudent that the head gentleman in any department should
demean himself to go into partnership with any of his under-hands
in horses and carts, and cannot understand how a collector of forage
in the country can sell some hundreds of bushels of oats and do
justice to his employer the King.
Original. Vol. 46, No. 28. 3 pages.
John Marsh, Agent Victualler, to [Sir Guy Carleton].
1782, May 24. Army Victualling Office, Cork. — Similar letter to
that of 23rd inst., but for the " Mary and Margaret " navy transport.
Copy. Vol. 36, No. 32. 1 page.
[Maurice Morgann] to [Edward Scott].
1782, May 24. New York. — Acknowledges letter of 8th to Capt.
Smith. Has communicated contents to the Commissary General,
and encloses a copy of his answer.
Draft or copy. Vol. 17, No. 153. 1 page.
INHABITANTS OF NEW YORK to GENERAL SlR GUY CARLETON.
1782, May 24. New York. — Address from the city. Signed
David Mathews, mayor.
Original. Vol. 26, No. 203. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 183 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
William Deane Poyntz to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 24. New York. — Transmits letters and papers relative
to the establishment of a military chest in Pennsylvania for the
payment of subsistence of British and German prisoners of war
detained in that province and elsewhere. Requests his opinion on
the new proposal enclosed.
Signed letter. Vol. 39, No. 57. 4 pages.
Enclosing No. 1. Sir H. Clinton to W. D. Poyntz, 2 February.
„ 2. Wm. D. Poyntz to Sir H. Clinton, 3 February
,., 3. Sir H. Clinton to Wm. D. Poyntz, 4 February.
--, 4. Agreement or contract between W. D. Poyntz
and Eddy, Sykes & Co., 9 February.
2i
498
Enclosing No. 5. Sir H. Clinton to Wm. D. Poyntz, 5 February.
„ 6. John Stansbury to Wm. D. Poyntz, 12 April.
„ 7. Wm. D. Poyntz to Sir H. Clinton, 14 April.
„ 8. Sir H. Clinton to Wm. D. Poyntz, 17 April.
" William and John."
1782, May 24. Henrico County, Virginia. — Deposition of Fred
Kitts, late master of the " William and John," before W. Foushee
as to the seizure of his sloop within Hampton Bar on the night of
the 10th by five men in a boat. That he was confined in the cabin,
and two days later he, with two negroes, was put on shore on Smith's
Island, and the sloop, he believed, taken on to New York.
Signed. Vol. 15, No. 59. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Benjamin Harrison to Sir G. Carleton, 31 May.
Governor William Browne to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, May 25. Bermuda.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 47, No. 119. 2 pages.
Enclosing Gov. Maxwell to [Lt. Gen. Leslie], 6 Ma v.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 239 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
William Bull to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 25. Charlestown. — Has served as Intendant General
of the Police for the last fifteen months according to the King's
command. Congratulates him upon his appointment as Commander-
in-Chief and his safe arrival at New York. Hopes he will assist the
King's subjects in South Carolina, many of them having been
banished, and their estates confiscated ; the estates here consist
largely of negroes, without whose labour the lands are of little value,
and who can easily be removed or dispersed.
Autograph signed letter and duplicate. Vol. 23, Nos. 170 and 171.
2 pages each.
Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Greene to Lieut. Gen. Leslie.
1782, May 25. Head Quarters. — Received his letter of the 23rd.
Has had no orders from Congress concerning the cessation of hostili-
ties. If a treaty is on foot he will, undoubtedly, receive instructions,
but until then does not think himself at liberty to agree to a cessation
of hostilities.
Copy. Vol. 17, No. 110. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Lt. Gen. Robertson, 27 May.
Inserted in the Edinburgh Eveninq Post of 19 October with Leslie's
of the 23d inst.
Hospitals.
1782, May 25. New York. — Proceedings of a Board of Enquiry
on hospital stoppage a/cs. Signed Lieut. Col. D. 'Veber and Majors
Eyre and Home.
Original. Vol. 39, No. 174. 3 pages.
499
Annexed : — Six abstracts of stoppage accounts, viz. : —
Due from various corps to H. M. Hospital at New York to
24 Dec, 1781, and in Virginia to 28 April, 1782.
A/cs that appear to have been paid by several regiments to
one of the clerks of the Hospital, who deserted with the money
to the enemy, and with which the Hospital has never been
credited, 1777 and 1778.
Due from various provincial corps to the Hospital at New
York to 24 Dec. 1780.
Due from the various British regiments to ditto to same date.
Due from regiments for men left in the Hospital, on their
being drafted or embarking for the West Indies, and for re-
cruits sent out to regiments from England, and also for men
belonging to the Northern Army. In the years 1777 to 1780.
Due from various regiments prior to their leaving America —
the \§th Light Dragoons to 24 Dec, 1777, and kth, 5th, 21th
Regis, to 24 Oct., 1778, the 69th, 1781. Signed J. Mervin
Nooth and Jonathan Mallet.
Originals. Vol. 39, Nos. 168 to 173. 13 pages.
Copy of the above proceedings and abstracts. Vol. 27,
Nos. 98 to 104.
Copy in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 23.
John Fisher to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 26. London. — Encloses a general invoice of the
articles required by the Commander-in-Chief for the supply of the
depdt of the army and the Provincial forces for 1782. The particular
invoices and bills of lading have been sent to the Quarter Master
General and the Inspector General of the Provincial Forces by the
vessels which took the articles. Has also directed patterns to be
sent.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 204. 1 page.
John Peter Lawson to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 26. Hempstead. — Petition for provisions. Accom-
panied by certificates, and with note by Thos. Murray, A.D.C.,
ordering allowance of £20 a year.
Original. Vol. 25, Nos. 153 and 154. 3 pages.
John Morrison, Dep. Com. Gen., to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 26. Commissary General's Office, Charlestown. —
Transmits a return of provisions, etc., ashore and afloat at Charles-
town and the different pests in this province ; also one of those at
Savannah, St. Augustine and Island of New Providence to this date ;
also a return of numbers victualled, horses foraged, and of forage
and live stock.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 172. 1 page.
500
Troops.
itqo MaY 5' — Account of expenses in tne Barrack Master
' May 26. General's Department in the City of New York,
New York Island, Paulus Hook, &c, &c, between these dates,
during which period Lt. Col. Crosbie continued to carry on the
business of the Department. £7,608 Is. 2d. Attached is a memo.,
16 December, that the a/c was certified by Duncan Drummond,
Commissary of A/cs, and approved by the Board.
| Original. Vol. 48, ATo. 152. 11 pages.
Brook Watson, Com. Gen., to Maj. Gen. Dalrymple, Q.M.G.
1782, May 26. New York. — Desires re-delivery of sundry returns
of small stores. Requests him to inform all the people in his depart-
ment, who from a change of system may now belong to his own, that
they are to remain in their respective stations, and that the
waggons, vessels, etc./ are to continue as usual.
Copy. Vol. 50, No. 233. 1 page.
Charles Asgill, Lieut. 1st Regt. Foot Guards, to Gen. Sir Guy
Carleton.
1782, May 27. Lancaster. — Is condemned by lot as amenable
for Capt. Huddy's death.
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 206. 1 page.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 137 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Brunswick Troops.
1782, May 27. Bushwik. — Memorial of Lieut. Col. de Mengen for
£1,255 for subsistence to the Brunswick troops.
Copy. Vol. 31, No. 143. 1 page.
1782, May 27. New York. — Warrant to pay the same.
Printed copy. Vol. 31, No. 142. 1 page.
Sir Guy Carleton to Lieut. Gen. Alex. Leslie.
1782, May 27. New York.— No. 3. Has seen Capt. Elphinston
relative to an evacuation of St. Augustine, and he considers it would
be advisable to postpone that till after the evacuation of Savannah
and Charlestown, as it would require more tonnage than is at present
at their command. Elphinston also believes that if Gov. Tonyn was
informed that the evacuation would probably take place next
winter or spring, the people would take measures accordingly
which would cause it to be accomplished with more ease and speed.
Agrees with these suggestions, and is disposed to leave St. Augustine
for the present, especially as the troops from Charlestown will
greatly assist New York, while those from St. Augustine would be of
little use. As he (Leslie), however, is so well acquainted with the
situation of affairs in the Southern district, will leave it to him to
give such orders as he considers best under present circumstances.
Draft. Vol. 17, No. 152. 3 pages.
501
Commissary General's Department.
1782, May 27. — Outstanding debts due for forage received prior to
May 27th, 1782. Remains due £5,039 85. Id. Signed by George
Brinley, Dep. Com. Gen.
Vol. 34, No. 4. 4 pages.
Major James Gordon to General Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 27. Lancaster.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 207. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 141 ;
State Papers. Foreign, Various, 321.
Major James Gordon to the Chevalier de la Luzerne.
1782, May 27. Lancaster.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 4. 3 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 145;
French translation in Paris, Arch, des Affaires Etrangeres, Etats
Unis 21, No. 74.
General Haldimand to General Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, May 27. Montreal.
Decipher. 2 copies. Vol. 11, Nos. 209, 210. 3 pages each.
Copies in Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21808, fo. 25.
Lt. Gen. Alexr. Leslie to James Robertson, General and Com-
mander-in-Chief.
1782, May 27. Charles Town. — Has received Clinton's despatches
Nos. 17, 18 and 19. The enclosed papers will explain the steps he
took after the receipt of No. 18 letter. Should not have communi-
cated with General Greene on the subject had not the condition of
the people induced him to do so. The enemy having commenced to
confiscate the estates of the loyalists, he hoped to have stopped
them by the measure he proposed. The state of his army and that
of the Americans continue the same as when he last wrote.
Signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 108. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lt. Gen. Leslie to Maj. Gen. Greene, 23 May.
Maj. Gen. Greene to Lt. Gen. Leslie, 25 May.
McDonald and Cameron to Hugh Gaine.
1782, May 27. — Receipt for 28 quires of money warrants and 5
pieces of paper at 4/-, £23 8s. (Accompanied Alex. Cameron's
memorial to Lt. Gen. Robertson, see 1783.)
Original. Vol. 48, No. 235. 1 page.
Ralph Macnair to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 27. New York. — Memorial. Praying some station
in which he can support his family, or some other relief.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 106. 2 pages.
502
Lt. H. Sinclair, 57th Regt., to Brig. Gen. Cortland Skinner.
1782, May 27. Sandy Hook. — Notifying the arrival of the rebel
Hyler with two whale boats off Shrewsbury Inlet. That Capt.
Schaak and party having set out to intercept them were taken
prisoners, were taken off and are now confined near Middletown at
Point Comfort. Has applied to Capt. Fooks of the Lion to send some
mariners to strengthen this post till the Brigadier General can
reinforce it.
Copy. Vol. 45, No. 144. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Skinner to Sir Guy Carleton, 28 May.
" William and John."
1782, May 27. Elizabeth City. — Certificate of clearance from
Port' Hampton.
1782, May 27. Elizabeth City. — Deposition of James Barron
before Jacob Wray as to the escape of some British prisoners from
the flagship " Maria," and that the runaways had not been heard
of till Capt. Kitts reported the seizure of his ship.
1782, May 27. Elizabeth City. — Deposition of Richard Barron
before Jacob Wray to the like effect.
Originals. Vol. 15, Nos. 61, 62 and 63. 1 page each.
Enclosed by Benjamin Harrison to Sir Guy Carleton, 31 May.
Enoch Honeywell to Lt. Gen. James Robertson.
1782, May 28. — Petition. Is a refugee. Asks relief. With a
certificate signed and accompanied by another from James Delancey
of the West Chester Refugees.
Originals. Vol. 25, Nos. 157 and 156. 2 pages and 1 page.
Isaac Post.
1782, May 28. Staaten Island. — Certificate from Brigadier
General Skinner, also from Major Cortland, that the above was
obliged to abandon his property or undergo a rigorous imprison-
ment, being a firm Loyalist. Followed by note from Thomas
Murray, aide-de-camp, ordering allowance, 9 July.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 149. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. Cortland Skinner to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 28. — Encloses copy of a letter received from Sandy
Hook. Is surprized that such an event should have happened,
as the instructions could not justify the march. As Hyler has gone
upTthe bay, he desires that Lieutenant Blanchard, with his boats,
be ordered to this post, as he thinks with them Hyler might be
captured. Considers his daring acts demand attention and should
be stopped as soon as possible.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 45, No. 143. 2 pages.
Enclosing Lt. Sinclair to Brig. Gen. Skinner, 27 May.
Instructions by Brig. Gen. Skinner, 26 April.
503
Thomas Townshend to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 28. War Office. — Sends invoice of hospital stores
shipped on the " Lucretia " [not identified].
Signed letter. Vol. 26, No. 208. 1 page.
Andrew Elliot.
1782, May 29. Superintendent's Office, New York. — Statement
respecting Clinton's and Robertson's proclamations of 24 October,
1780. Since issuing these two proclamations, the imports and
exports from this garrison have been regulated agreeable thereto.
A newspaper cutting containing these two proclamations of 24
October, 1780, accompanies this statement.
Signed. Vol. 20, No. 198. 1 page.
Juan Laban to Don Juan Cambell [Maj. Gen. John Campbell].
1782, May 29. Havana. — Sending the enclosed.
Signed letter. Spanish. Vol. 26, No. 177. 2 pages. English
translation. Vol. 16, No. 122. 1 page.
Enclosing Juan Manuel de Cagigal to Don Juan Campbell,
18 April, 1782, with cartel between the Islands of Cuba and
Jamaica, 18 Nov., 1781.
Maj. Thomas Murray, A.D.C., to Robert Bayard.
1782, May 29. New York.— Is directed by Gen. Robertson to
send the enclosed [not found], and to request he will give the neces-
sary orders that the vessel therein mentioned may not be con-
demned until enquiry has been made.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 66. 1 page.
New York Island, Long Island, and Staten Island.
1782, May 29. New York.— Sketch of the plan adopted by Sir
H. Clinton for securing the peace, interest and trade of the inhabi-
tants in the three Islands. Establishment of the police ; landed
estates of the rebels parcelled out amongst needy refugees under
certain restrictions, and granted during pleasure. Arrangement for
trade of the garrison.
Original. Vol. 20, No. 196. 7 pages.
Cte. de Rochambeau to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 29. Williamsburg.— Sir, "A few days before the
departure of Sir Henry Clinton I had the honor to send him a pro-
posal of exchange for the few officers remaining of those who have
been taken by Count De Grasse's fleet, of your land troops. I have
now the honor to send a duplicate of it to your Excellency, and
hope that you will find it just and reasonable, and finish that affair. —
I am with the highest consideration, &c."
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 76. 1 page.
Enclosure : —
1782, May 29. Williamsburg. — List of British officers to
be exchanged, taken by Cte. de Grasse in 1781. (Same as that
dated 29 April.)
Vol. l5?No. 77. lyage.
504
Gov. Sir James Wright to General Wayne, &c, &c.
1782, May 29. Savannah. — Has received letters from the
Secretary of State enclosing copies of the proceedings in the House
of Commons relative to the war ; also the King's answer to their
address. Transmits copies, and wishing to observe such conduct
as may best promote a speedy and happy reconciliation between
Great Britain and America, proposes, as the best means for bringing
about that desirable object, a cessation of arms and hostilities for
such time as may be agreed upon.
Reply of General Wayne, dated 30th. Acknowledges letter and
enclosure. " A speedy and happy peace between Great Britain
" and America is an object so essential to the interest of both
" Empires that duty and inclination will induce me to exert every
" power towards attaining so desirable an end, but not thinking
" myself vested with full authority to accede to your proposition
" for a cessation of arms and hostilities, I shall immediately transmit
" copys of all the proceedings, &c, in the House of Commons,
" together with your letter on that subject, to the Honorable Major
" General Green, and will embrace the earliest opportunity to
%t announce his answer."
Copies. Vol. 23, No. 175 ; Vol. 15, No. 286. 3 and 2 pages.
Enclosed by Sir J. Wright to Sir G. Carleton, 30 May.
Sir Guy Carleton to Brig. Gen. John Campbell.
1782, May 30. New York.— No. 2. Secret. Expects a rein-
forcement from Europe to arrive at Halifax ; should any part be
destined for that district he is to let them be disembarked ; the
rest to sail for this port. Recommends attention to the post of
Penobscot, which is of great importance ; also economy in public
expenditure. Requests report of the produce of his district, where
troops may be quartered, and the number of men able to carry arms.
Draft. Vol. 32, No. 2. 3 pages.
Andrew Finucane to Capt. John Smith.
1782, May 30. Halifax. — Refers to previous letter of 22nd April
requesting him to have his appointment of deputy Muster Master
of Provincial Forces confirmed. That Brig. Gen. Campbell has
appointed Colin Campbell, his nephew, to be his secretary. Regrets
having (after four years' service) been replaced by Colin Campbell,
and hopes he will be remembered in future appointments.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 95. 1 page.
Amos Green to Gen Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 30. New York. — Petition. Is a refugee from Con-
necticut. Requests assistance to keep himself and family from
suffering. Accompanied by a certificate from J. Upham and N.
Hubbell.
Originals. Vol. 25, Nos. 158 and 159. 4 pages.
505
Associated Loyalists to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 30 (endorsed). — Address of the Associated Loyalists
in the Provinces of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and the three Lower
Counties on Delaware.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 212. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. T. 144, fo. 199 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
New York Loyal Refugees to Sir Guy Carleton.
rN. D. But answer dated 30 May, 1782].— Address.
Original. Vol. 16, No. 94. 2 pages.
Copies (Address and Answer) in the Public Record Office, Am. &
W. I. 144, fo. 187 ; S. P., Foreign, Various. 321.
j.782, May 30. — Answer to the above Address.
Draft. Vol. 26, No. 211. 1 page.
Peter Paumier, Deputy Commissary, to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782. May 30. New York. — Hopes His Excellency has come to
a decision concerning the memorial presented on the 19th inst.,
as the people who have demands against the department of the
Commissary General begin to be very pressing for payment.
Autograph signed, letter Vol. 34, No. 26. 1 page.
" William and John.'*
1782, May 30.— Description of the sloop by Wm. Whitlock.
Certified by Isaac Younghusband as sworn before him.
Signed. Vol. 15, No. 60. 1 page.
Enclosed by Benjamin Harrison to Sir Guy Carleton, 31 May.
Gov. Sir James Wright to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 30. Savannah in Georgia. — " Sir, — I am to congratu-
late your Excellency on your safe arrival at New York, and as
possibly Sir Henry Clinton in his hurry at going away might' not
leave my last letters I have^the honor to inclose copys of them.'*
" Our situation is really very critical,* and since the troops were
sent from Charlestown to Jamaica I don't expect* assistance from
General Leslie. But surely, Sir, when matters seem to be drawing
so near a conclusion, as the present prospect indicates, we ought
the rather to be supported and protected, and not suffered to fall.
For I presume the King having possession of this Province or not
will make a very material difference on a treaty for peace, &c.
" Since hearing of your Excellency's arrival with full powers to
treat and settle terms of peace with the Congress, or to continue the
war, which is the current report and fully credited here, it is
presumed there is the greatest probability that peace will soon take
place. Therefore the loyalists here have applied to me to request
that your Excellency will be pleased* to* advert to their situation —
men who have been firm in their allegiance throughout from the
506
beginning ; men who have suffered every kind of distress for their
loyalty ; and men the remains of whose property has been lately
confiscated by the rebel powers and is now under orders for being
sold at public auction.
" But, Sir, they trust that, as your Excellency well knows they
have not only justice and equity on their side, but also an undoubted
claim to the interference and protection of Government, you will be
pleased to stipulate that their property shall be restored to
them.
" The King's officers in the Civil Government here are all in the
same predicament, and have suffered greatly. I myself have had
my property to the amount of upwards of £40,000 sterg. already
carried away and destroyed from time to time by them, and the
remainder of my property, as well as that of the other gentlemen,
is now under confiscation and orders for sale.
" When Lord Carlisle and the other Commissioners were sent out
I was then in London, and with some other refugees petitioned and
obtained an instruction to them to prepare an article in any treaty
which might be made in favour of the property of the loyal refugees.
But, unfortunately, nothing could be done at that time. Relying
on your Excellency's goodness and the justice of the claim, I doubt
not but you will be pleased to take the matter up. And have the
honor to be with high esteem and regard, &c.
" P.S. — On the receipt of the Secretary of State's letter, I thought
it my duty to write to General Wayne on the subject, a copy of
which and his answer I have the honor to inclose."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 174.^Cop?/,f 15, No. 288.
4 pages and 3 pages.
Enclosing Gov. Wright to Gen. Wayne and answer, 29 May.
[Sir] G[uy] C[arleton] to General Haldimand.
1782, May 31.
Copy. Vol. 47, No. 2. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21808, fo. 29 ; copy
21806, fo. 24.
[Sir Guy Carleton] to Sir Andrew Snape Hammond.
1782, May 31. Head Quarters, New York.— Informing him of his
appointment to the chief command, and requesting any information
that may be useful to His Majesty's service.
Draft. Vol. 32, No. 3. 1 page.
George Cherry to the Commander-in-Chief [Sir Guy Carleton].
1782, May 31. Army Victualling Office, Cowes.— Transmits a
bill of lading for, and invoice of, sundry provisions shipped on the
" Charming Polly," navy transport, for the use of the troops at
New York. The contracts for these provisions and the date they
were received at the stores are noted on the invoice.
Copy. Vol. 36, No. 31. 1 page.
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Commissary General's Department.
1782, May 31. New York. — Abstract of outstanding demands
due by the Crown in the above Department under the direction of
Peter Paumier, Deputy Commissary General, signed by him and
examined by James Robertson, President of the Board, 28 August,
at the Commissary of Accounts' Office. £51,178 15.9. 3|c7.
Original. Vol. 34, Nos. 7 andl8. 2 pages.
Engineers' Department.
1 ^«o April l. — New York. — An abstract of cash disbursed on
' May 31. account of his Majesty's works in the above
Department, carried on under the direction of Captain Abraham
D'Aubant, Commanding Engineer at New York and the Posts
thereon depending; between these dates inclusive, also of that
disbursed by Lieutenants Fyers and Straton at Portsmouth,
Virginia, from 1 January to 31 May, 1781. Examined by D.
Drummond, Commissary of Accounts. 5 August. 1782, and approved
by James Robertson, President of the Board.
Original. Vol. 53, Nos. 80 and 81. £ 5 pages.
Georgia Commons House of Assembly to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 31. Commons House of Assembly. — Address. Con-
gratulations on his appointment to the chief command. Brief
state of their situation. Request attention to the property and
interests of the loyalists. Signed Samuel Farley. Speaker.
Originals. Vol. 15, No. 287, and Vol. 53, No. 112. 2 pages each.
Enclosed by Sir J. Wright to Sir Guy Carleton, 1 June.
Messrs. Gordon, Biddulph and Gordon.
1782, May 6 to 31. — List of bills drawn upon Thomas Harley and
H. Drummond.
Copy. Vol. 2, No. 155. 16 pages.
General H[aldimand] to [General Sir Henry Clinton].
1782, May 31.
Decipher. 2 copies. Vol. 11, Nos. 211 and 212. 1 page each.
Copy in Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21808, fo. 27.
Benjamin Harrison to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May 31. Virginia.— The owners of the sloop " William and
John " have complained to him that this vessel was taken, with
her cargo, by five men whom they suspect belong to the crew of
the flag brig "Maria." Encloses depositions which verify these
suspicions. Desires that this matter be investigated, the vessel
sought after and returned with cargo, and the men who captured
them punished, so as to prevent similar offences in the future.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 58. 2 pages.
Enclosing Fred Kitts. Deposition before W. Foushee, 24 May.
Depositions of Moss Armistead. James and Richard
Barron, 27 May.
Description of sloop " William and John," 30 May.
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Bahama Islands.
1782, May. — Return of inhabitants. Signed John Wilson.
Vol. 47, No. 116. 1 page.
Board of Associated Loyalists.
1782, May. — Account for stationery and contingent expenses ;
the Secretary and Assistant Secretary's salaries at 5/- a day each.
£106 4s. Sd. Signed William Franklin.
Copy. Vol. 26, No. 180. 1 page.
1782. May. — Minutes of Proceedings of the Board for the month ;
copied from their journals. Have notified the direction that no
expedition against the enemy is to take place without orders from
the Commander-in-Chief. The trial of Capt. Lippincot for the
execution of J. Huddy is illegal and unjustifiable. Letter sent to
his Excellency stating the terms on which the Associated Loyalists
would engage themselves for six months to defend the post at
Lloyd's Neck. Requested approbation of Carleton relative to the
proposed exchange of a rebel prisoner for an Associated Loyalist.
Remonstrance against the renewal of Captain Lippincot's trial.
Thomas Wainwright to be liberated for Daniel Towser. Considered
a petition from Richard Martin and James Brown to be allowed
part of the sloop " Sukey " ; the Board ordered them to receive one
quarter part of the net proceeds : the proceeds of the captures made
on the expedition to Tappan and Toms River to be distributed.
The Commanding Officer at Lloyd's Neck to be requested to transmit
the return of the state and strength of the garrison there to the
Board that they may lay it before the Commander-in-Chief. Signed
William Franklin.
Copy. Vol. 25, Nos. 45 and 16. 9 pages.
George Hanger to Maj. Beckwith, aid-de-camp.
[1782, May]. — Received letter from Captain James respecting
his loss of £150, owing to the paymaster being robbed at Bergen ;
he states therein that he has received no satisfactory answer to his
memorial on that subject, and he desires to have the decision and
advice of those officers who superintend the Board of Accounts.
If payment cannot be granted to him in this country, he wishes
for leave of absence from the Commander-in-Chief to allow him to
proceed to England for that purpose, as he is in great need of the
£150, having paid it to the troops out of his own subsistence.
\_Autograph signed letter?* Vol. 50, No. 223.^2 pages.
Thomas Phillips to Lt. Gen. James Robertson.
[1782, May].— Petition. Was obliged to flee for his attachment
to Government. Was taken prisoner and escaped. Has en-
deavoured to support his wife and six children, but has been sick.
Has lost all his property. Begs rations. Certified by David Ogden,
Isaac Ogden, Thomas Longworth, and William Franklin.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 94. 2 pages.
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Capt. John Smith.
N. D. [About May. 1782, on Clinton's leaving for home]. —
Schedule of Miscellaneous papers left by Captain Smith with Sir
Guy Carleton's Secretary [Mr. Morgann].
Original. Vol. 31, No. 99. 2 pages.
Capt. William Spry to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, May. Head Quarters. — Memorial. Requesting to be re-
commended" to His Majesty for brevet rank in the army.
Copy. Vol. 30, No. 28. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Sir G. Carleton to Gen. Conway, 11 September.
Troops.
1782, January to May. — List of Regimental Contingent Accounts.
Certified by Sir Henry Clinton. With form of certificate.
Vol. 37, Nos. 7 and 8. 1 page.
1782, May. — Abstract of monies paid to departments, — the Quarter
Master General's, Barrack Master General's, Engineers, Com-
missary General's, and the Provincial Troops. Amounting to
£633,187 15s. lOhd. Various dates from November, 1781, to May,
1782.
Copy. Vol. 25, No. 91. 1 page.
1782, June 1. Pay Office. — Abstract of monies paid to William
Deane Poyntz, Commissary General's Department, since the death
of Daniel Weir, Esq., to the 6th May, 1782, £140,000.
Copy. Vol. 25, No. 92. 1 page.
Hospitals.
1782, June 1. — General Hospital Staff. Signed J. Mervin Nooth,
Superintendent General.
Original. Vol. 44, No. 158. 4 pages.
Gov. Sir James Wright to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 1. Savannah in Georgia. — Since his last of 30 May,
the House of Assembly has prepared an address to His Excellency
respecting the Loyalists. Encloses that address confirming all that
is stated therein regarding them. The province of Georgia has been
much neglected ; hopes that he will take an interest in the inhabitants
and procure for them the justice they deserve.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 176. Copy, Vol. 5, No. 282.
2 pages and 1 page.
Enclosing Georgia Address, 31 May.
[Sir Guy Carleton] to Major General Edward Mathew.
1782, June 2. Head Quarters, New York.
Draft. Vol. 32, No. 205. 1 page.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 153, fo. 91.
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Brig. Gen. Alured Clarke to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 2. Savannah. — The state and situation of the troops
in this province and East Florida, must be so fully explained to His
Excellency by Lt. Gen. Leslie that he will not presume to trespass
on his time. Congratulates him on his appointment.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 183. 2 pages.
Sir Guy Carleton to Don Bernardo de Galvez.
1782, June 3. New York. — Received 10th May last his letter of
30th December. Is grieved at the disputes with British officers.
England has no prejudice against Spain ; believes the dissatisfaction
has been caused through the mistakes of interpreters. Will en-
deavour to prevent such misunderstandings. Desires that Capt.
Deans, and Major Campbell (detained owing to an insurrection at
the Natchez and the capture of Fort Panmure) may be liberated,
if this has not already been done. Regarding the Convention made
between the Governor of Havannah and Major Campbell for the
exchange of the English prisoners under the capitulation of Baton
Rouge against those of Spain, at that time in Jamaica, he has con-
sulted it, and considers it contains no reason for Campbell's deten-
tion, and hopes this convention will be fulfilled in future.
Draft. Vol. 27, No. 6. Copy, Vol. 27, No. 5. 5 pages and 4 pages.
James Gordon, Major 80th Regt., to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 3. Coll. Dayton's Quarters, Chatham. — Touching
Captain Asgill.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 27, No. 3. Copy, No. 1. 1 page each.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 149.
John Hancock to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 3. Boston.
Autograph signed letters. Vol. 15, Nos. 72 and 73. 3 and 2 pages.
Also (with enclosure) in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I.
144, fo. 397, &c. ; State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Enclosure : —
List of (American) prisoners on board the Guard Ship at
New York. With notes for each added by David Sproat, and
marked at foot — " This is the only list I left at the Commander-
in-Chiefs. D. S."
Original. Vol. 15, No. 75. 1 page.
Hanau Troops.
1782, June 3. Bedford, Long Island. — Memorial from Col.
Lentz for £400 for subsistence of the Hesse Hanau troops under his
command.
Copy. Vol. 31, No. 145. 1 page.
1782, June 3. Head Quarters, New York.— Warrant No. 12 to
pay Col. Lentz £400 for subsistence to said troops under his com-
mand.
Copy. Vol. 31, No. 144. 1 page.
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Col. Hinte, Regt. de Donop, to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 3. Fort Knypliausen. — Memorial for pay as Com-
mander on Fort Knyphausen.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 38. 1 page.
Maurice Morgann to Peter Paumier.
1780 [should be 1782], June 3. New York.— The Commander-
in-Chief desires an a/c of expenditures, as £40,000 were delivered to
him on the 6th of May ; until this is sent he cannot issue a warrant
for the further sum of £30,000.
Copy. Vol. 34, No. 29. 1 page.
Beriah Norton to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 3. New York. — Memorial as agent for the inhabitants
of Martha's Vineyard for a final decision as to the prayer of his
several memorials before any further requisitions on the inhabitants
are made.
Original. Vol. teJNo. 97. Copy. Vol. 44, No. 96. 1 and 2 pages.
Treasury.
1782, June 3. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — Minutes on the
question of the situation of the civil officers of government in South
Carolina, and allowances to be granted to them. (See also the
letter from Mr. Burke of 4 June.)
Copy. Vol. 43, No. 27. 6 pages.
Enclosed by Lord Shelburne to Sir Guy Carleton, 8 July.
Anhalt Zerbst Troops.
1782, June 3. Brooklyn (sic). — Memorial from R. H. Von
Luttichau for £500 for subsistence of the Anhalt Zerbst troops under
his command.
Copy. Vol. 31, No. 149. 1 page.
For the warrant to pay that amount, see 8 June.
Richard Burke to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 4. Whitehall, Treasury Chambers. — The Lords of
the Treasury have considered his letter of March 18th to the Secretary
of State, with copies and extracts of other letters stating the situa-
tion of the civil officers of Government in the province of South
Carolina with respect to their allowances and distresses. These
people were granted a certain sum whilst in England, but they
returned to Carolina, hoping to resume their former positions ;
this, however, they failed to do. He is desired to pay them allow-
ances out of the military chest. Gives list of those who are to be
thus assisted, and the amount each is to receive. This is endorsed
as " Received 4th September ; " a copy being sent to Gen. Leslie
by Messrs. Dupont and Ogilvie 10th September, and another copy
by the " Assurance " 18th September.
Signed letter. Vol. 27, No. 7. 4 pages.
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Capt. Edward Fage, R. Artillery, to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 4. London. — His services as aid de camp to General
Conway having been approved, and his exchange promised, desires
the fulfilment of that promise so as to be able more fully to execute
the duties of that office.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 30, No. 116. jl page.
General Haldimand to Sir Henry Clinton.
1782, June 4. Quebec.
Signed letter. Vol. 11, No. 213. 2 'pages.
Copy in the Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21808, fo. 31.
Peter Paumier to Maurice Morgann.
1782, June 4. New York. — Considers his letter of the 3rd inst.
conveys unjust suspicions from the Commander-in-Chief of his
conduct during the short time he had charge of the Commissary
General's Department. Begs j;him aito 'deliver jthe enclosed to his
Excellency. Requests when the warrant of survey of damaged
provisions is signed it may be forwarded.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 34, No. 31. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
Peter Paumier to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 4. New York. — Explains how the money
granted by the last warrant has been expended, and transmits
sketch. Hopes his Excellency will order the warrant he requested
to be made out.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 34, No. 28. 2 pages.
1782, June 4. — Account of cash actually paid in the Depart-
ment of the Commissary General between 6 May and 3 June,
1782. £68,658. Peter Paumier, D.C.G.
Autograph. Vol. 34, No. 9. 1 page.
Lt. Gov. William Bull to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 5. Charles Town. — Memorial on behalf of the Loyal
Inhabitants of South and North Carolina. Congratulations on his
appointment. Having given unequivocal testimony of their
attachment to the King's Government they are confident in the
pledges of the King and Parliament to support them, restore their
rights and properties, and re-establish the government and con-
stitution.
Original. Vol. 52, No. 35. 3 pages.
Oliver De Lancey, Adj. Gen., to Col. Roger Morris.
1782, June 5. Head Quarters, New York. — Monsieur De
Rumigny to receive one ration of provisions.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 326. 1 page.
Maurice Morgann to [Peter Paumier].
1782, June 5. New York. — Is directed by the Commander-in-
Chief to assure him that in his official capacity he makes no distinction
of men or offices. The demand for an account arose from the
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accident of his (Paumier's) first applying for a warrant and the
propriety of an early answer being given. His Excellency means
that all the accounts of the accountants in the different departments
shall be regularly examined into, for the satisfaction of the public
and themselves. The abstract sent is not the detailed account
desired, as he will now perceive.
Copy. Vol. 34, No. 32. 2 pages.
Peter Paumier to Maurice Morgann.
1782, June 5. New York. — His own two quarters' accounts to
31 March have been ready some time waiting for Major Drummond
to say when he was ready to receive them. Those since that period
cannot be made up till he has the money to pay them ; the out-
standing debts for the forage department and the cattle department
are so numerous that they cannot be fully ascertained till brought
in for payment, and then immediate payment is expected, which
is impossible unless he is furnished with the means. Asks that his
disagreeable situation may be represented.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 34, No. 33. 2 pages.
James Penman to Lieut. Gen. Alex. Leslie.
1782, June 5. Charlestown. — A long letter on the consequences
of the evacuation of East Florida. Its importance as ajjfrontier
against Spanish attacks, &c.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 179. 7 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir G. Carleton, 5 June.
Enclosure : —
List of the principal settlers in East Florida, with tlie sums
they are supposed to have laid out upon their estates ; also list
of gentlemen who have obtained grants of land, but have not
made any settlement upon them. Amongst those in the latter
list are Lords Grosvenor, Dartmouth, Onslow, Townshend,
Temple and brothers, Moira, Tyrone, Loughborough, and
Adam Gordon, Lady Greenwich, Sir Alexander and Sir Archi-
bald Grant, and Admiral Barrington.
Copy. Vol. 23, Nos. 180 and 181. 2 pages.
Earl of Shelburne to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 5. Whitehall.— No. 16.
Triplicate signed letter. Vol. 27, No. 10. 15 pages.
Drafts in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 73 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Earl of Shelburne to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 5. Whitehall. — Separate.
Signed letter. Vol. 27, No. 11. Duplicate, No. 9. 1 page each.
Draft in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 69.
Earl of Shelburne to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 5. Whitehall.
Signed letter. Vol.27, No. 12. Duplicate, No. 8. 1 and 2 pages.
Draft in the Public Record Office. Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 65.
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Thomas Townshend to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 5. War Office. — Sending the enclosed.
Signed letter and duplicate. Vol. 27, Nos. 17 and 15. 1 page each.
Enclosure : — List of promotions and leaves of absence.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 16. Copy, No. 13. 2 pages each.
Waldeck Troops.
1782, June 5. Newtown, Long Island. — Memorial of Lieut. Col.
C. de Horn for a temporary warrant for subsistence of the 3rd
Regiment Waldeck under his command, £700.
Copy. Vol. 31, No. 147. 1 page.
For the warrant to pay that amount, see 8 June.
Lieut. Colonel John W. T. Watson to General Washington.
1782, June 5. New York.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 25. 2 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 153.
David Wright to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 5 (endorsed). — Petition. Had put himself and his
wife under protection of His Majesty's arms at York in Virginia,
and the unexpected disaster to that place is the cause of his mis-
fortunes. Asks some provision. With order for allowance of £20
a quarter, signed Thomas Murray, A.D.C.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 107. 2 pages.
Judge Robert Bayard to Major Thomas Murray.
1782, June 6. New York. — According to General Robertson's
request, has made enquiry respecting the vessel which Capt. Hart
supposed had entered New York, as stated in his memorial to Ad-
miral Digby ; cannot find, however, that that vessel was ever
brought in, or mentioned as a prize in the Court of Vice Admiralty
for the province.
Autograph signed letter. Vol 15, No. 67. 1 page.
Peter Bradshaw to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 6. New York. — Petition. Is a refugee from Saratoga.
Had entered into service, but met witlTan accident ; begs for relief
for distresses of his small family. With order for allowance of £40
per annum.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 126. 1 page.
Juan Manuel de Cagigal, Gov. of Havannah, to Don Juan
Campbell, or in his absence to the Governor of New York.
1782. June 6. Havana. — Forwarding prisoners.
Signed letter. Spanish. Vol. 27, No. 21. Translation, No. 20;
also Vol. 53, No. 10. 2 pages and 1 page.
John Allen Martin to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, Jure 6. — Memorial. Served as Lieut, and Ensign in the
Foot Guards, and acted as volunteer in the Artillery and Engineer
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Departments. On 18th April, 1780, was appointed as Assistant
Engineer to Capt. Hildring, and continued till 10th of May, 1781,
the day of the capitulation of Pensacola. Being considered as a
prisoner by the Spaniards, he embarked on board a flag of truce,
and arrived 11th May. Has received no pay from 10th May, 1781.
Never received bat or forage money. Humbly begs that he may
be allowed pay for as long as others of the garrison that may not
actually be upon the military establishment.
Original. Vol. 56, No. 80. 3 pages.
Brook Watson to Maurice Morgann.
1782, June 6» New York. — Enquires if the requisition made by
Lt. Col. Crosbie, Barrack Master General, on 25th September for
barrack bedding and candles, was handed to the Treasury, and if
itjwas, what answer has been returned to the Commander-in-Chief.
Signed letter. Vol. 34, No. 69. 1 page.
Mr. [Stephen] Skinner to Maurice Morgan[n].
1782, June 7. New York. — Mr. Skinner is informed by Gen.
Robinson (sic) that the Commander-in-Chief means to continue the
salary to his Majesty's Council of New York. Mr. Skinner will
thank Mr. Morgan if he will be so good as to make out his warrant
for £100, ending the 25th of last month.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 23. 1 page.
Baron de Winterfeldt.
1782, June 7. Head Quarters, New York. — Return permit for
Havannah.
Copy. Vol. 48, No. 218. i page.
Anhalt Zerbst Troops.
1782, June 8: Head Quarters, New York.— Warrant No. 15 to
pay Major R. H. Von Luttichau for subsistence of the troops under
his command, £500. (See his memorial, 3 June).
Copy. Vol. 31, No. 148. \ page.
Samuel Hake.
1782, June 8. 86 Broadway, New York. — Representation of
Samuel Hake to Sir Guy Carleton, that as a merchant in this city
he had an opportunity of knowing the temper and disposition of the
people. That he had sought safety in flight to England ; that by
the patronage of the Ministry he was induced to return early in 1778 ;
was captured on his passage and carried to Connecticut. He suc-
ceeded in obtaining passports by interesting Robt. R. Livingston
and his brother John in a scheme for bringing them goods from New
York. On his arrival he communicated his plan, and the Royal
Commissioners, Governor Johnstone and Mr. Eden, who were
desirous of transmitting into the country the Declaration held forth
to the rebels, pressed him to return speedily and take some with him
and he was supplied with a flag and goods. Unfortunately the flag
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was seized, the goods forfeited, and himself detained in gaol or on
parole for three years. During this time he endeavoured to dis-
seminate principles of loyalty, and with others formed the accom-
panying propositions, together with two addresses, signed on behalf
of 2,300 loyalists. These he brought with him, and was followed
to the city by two other agents, and though the Board of Directors
of Associated Loyalists endeavoured to further the scheme, the
delays proved fatal, and to avoid capture one of the agents was
obliged to return to this garrison.
Annexed : —
Letter from John Cook to Samuel Hake, 20 September,
1781, with an address from the Loyal subjects of Livingston
Manor to Sir Henry Clinton, representing their willingness to
take up arms. 5 September, 1781.
Address from the Loyal Subjects of Charlotte Precinct,
Dutchess County, 5 September, 1781. That two-thirds of
the inhabitants are ready and willing to bear arms and escape
from injustice and tyranny. Recommending Samuel Hake.
Propositions which Samuel Hake, Esqr., is charged to make
to His Excellency Sir Henry Clinton, &c, on his arrival at
New York." On a given signal, with the co-operation of the
British, to rise and assist in the reduction of West Point, or
to rise in the different districts and seize, or put to death, some
of the ring-leaders of the rebellion ; convinced that if some of
the most persecuting characters among the rebels were re-
moved the remainder from fear of "retaliation would not
continue " the horrid system of spilling loyal blood, which
every day cries to Heaven for vengeance on account of the
murders, imprisonments, and even agonizing tortures to which
we are obliged to submit." Signed Samuel Hake for Loyalists .
A note on the back addresses these to Maj. Delancey, 10
November, 1781.
Deposition by John M'Ginniss before William Waddell,
5 November, 1781, as to Samuel Hake, arid corroborating
the above plans and proposals of the loyalists.
Similar depositions of Samuel Isaacs, Robert Smith,
Abraham Teller, Wynant Williams, and Nicholas Rouse.
Correspondence with regard to his attendance at Head
Quarters, or at the Board of Associated Loyalists, and the
introduction and interviews of Messrs. Cook and Freligh,
who presented the address from the Dutchess County Loyalists.
November, 1781, to February, 1782. Deposition of Messrs.
Cook and Freligh, as to their treatment by Col. Robinson,
and the neglect of their proposals, exonerating and praising
Mr. Hake. Copy of their passports into the country. Letter
from Abram Freligh to Sir Henry, 22 April, that he and Mr.
Wilde left for home to convey to the inhabitants news of the
reception of their address ; that the long detention in New
York had proved their ruin, and that having received friendly
warning he escaped back into this city. Deposition of Isaiah
Wilde, 26 April, as to his being a delegate of fifty-five reputable
fanners' sons anxious to enlist, provided they might have the
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choice of their officers ; that Mr. Hake was the gentleman
they wished to have in command. As to his interview with
Col. B. Robinson. That he was privy to the address and
proposition presented by Mr. Hake, &c. That after waiting
some time Col. Robinson informed them the Commander-in-
Chief did not incline to give a written order or certificate,
but that the Loyalists might depend on having the liberty of
choosing their officers. Letter from Mr. Wilde to Sir Henry
acknowledging the message, which he fears, without any
written order, will have an ill tendency.
Memorial, 2 May, 1782, from 221 of the first characters
and most respectable loyalists in this city desiring permission
for Samuel Hake to visit England for the purpose of soliciting
and stating their concerns, and that an officer might be sent
out of the lines to effect his exchange.
Similar memorial of 44 gentlemen, same date.
Certificate to the authenticity of the copies of the above
letters and depositions, by Robert Miller, 4 June, 1782.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 52. 2 pages.
[Maurice Morgann] to Brook Watson.
1782, June 8. New York. — In answer to his of the 6th inst., finds
a letter from Gen. Clinton to Robinson, 4th November, 1781, which
appears to have enclosed an estimate of barrack stores, which the
Barrack Master said would be wanted for the next year, but cannot
find any answer returned.
Copy. Vol. 34, No. 68. 1 page.
William Deane Poyntz to Sir Guy Carleton.
i7qo May 15- — Account for subsistence for various regiments,
•' June 8. British and German, between these dates.
Original. Vol. 18, Nos. 17-20. 2 pages.
Waldeck Troops.
1782, June 8. Head Quarters, New York.— Warrant No. 14,
to pay Philip Marc, Commissary of 3rd Regiment Waldeck, com-
manded by Lt. Col. Horn, the sum of £700 for subsistence of said
regiment. (See Col. de Horn's memorial, 5 June.)
Copy. Vol. 31, No. 146. 1 page.
[Sir Guy Carleton] to Comte de Rochambeau.
1782, June 9. New York. — Touching exchange of prisoners.
Draft. Vol. 27, No. 24. 2 pages.
Case of Huddy and Lippincot.
1782, June 9. New York. — Case and Law Opinion. Signed
William Smith and J. T. Kempe. To try Richard Lippincot for
the murder of Joshua Huddy.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 33. 2 pages.
Signed copy in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 133.
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T. or J. Thompson, Maj. of Brigade, to Capt. de Haacke.
1782, June 9. New York. — Has laid the papers enclosed in his
letter of yesterday before Gen. Campbell, who considers his demand
for expenses incurred by remaining at Havannah just,' but cannot
allow him pay as a commissary of prisoners.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 24, No. 111. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Capt. de Haacke to Maurice Morgan[n], 18 August.
[ ] to Rear Admiral Robert Digby.
1782, June 9. New York. — Gives, by His Excellency's desire, a
state of the Island and his opinion what force would be sufficient
to protect and defend it. The writer is a native of the Island, and
had arrived at New York last November, a prisoner from Virginia,
and found Governor Browne here. Will carry a copy of this report
to the Governor and Council of the Island (Bermuda).
Copy. Vol. 53. No. 11. 2 pages.
William Corlies to Gov.*Wm. Franklin, President*of -Board of
Directors of Associated Loyalists.
1782, June 10. New York. — Memorial on behalf of Timothy
Scoby and William Herbert, captured by the rebels, and condemned
to be hanged f o'r their loyalty. With affidavits by William Maddock
and Nathan* Wardell, 11 June.
Original. Vol. 17, AV53. Copy, Vol. 46, No. 6. 2 pages each.
Enclosed by Gov. Franklinjto Sir Guy Carleton, 11 June.
Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 10. — At the desire of Brig. Gen. Clarke has given Major
Newmarch leave to proceed to New York, there to solicit Carleton' s
permission to go to England to settle some private affairs.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 128. 1 page.
Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 10. Charlestown. — Does not doubt but that Sir
Henry Clinton and Gen. Robertson have already mentioned his
desire to return home. His private affairs, his health, and the
happiness of his only daughter require his presence; hopes to be
permitted to start from here if opportunity offers.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 131. 2 pages.
Loyalists.
1782, June 10. — List of Distressed and Associated Loyalists now
residing within the King's lines, who in consequence of the non-
performance of the repeated promises by Sir Henry Clinton, and
their too great zeal to promote His Majesty's cause, were obliged to
take refuge in New York, and have not wherewithal to support
themselves. 6 names. With [order [far allowance to 'each signed
Thomas Murray, 12 July. "?§
Original Vol. 25, No. 139. 2 pages.
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General Washington to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 10. Head Quarters.
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 54. 2 pages.
Enclosing Gov. Livingston to Gen. Washington, 14 May.
Gen. Washington to Lt. Gen. Robinson (sic). Extract,
dated 4 May, see 5 May.
Chief Justice Brearly. Report to Gov. Livingston,
see 13 May.
Copies in Vol. 15, No. 43. 1 page ; Public Record Office, Am. &
W. I. 144, fo. 167.
[Sir Guy Carleton] to [Governor William Browne].
1782, June 11. H[ead] Q[uarters], New York.
Draft. Vol 47, No. 125. 2 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 245 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Thomas Fairchild to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 11. Flushing. — Petition. His losses and services.
Complaints against Brigadier General Browne ; asks pay and rations.
Referred to Col. Innes, 12 June. Col. Innes's memorandum in
answer, 19 June. Referred to Gen. Robertson. Followed by note
or order for allowance of £40 from Thomas Murray, A.D.C., dated
24 July.
Original. Vol. 25,?7Vo. 103. 4 pages.
Jeremiah Fowler to Lt. Gen. James Robertson.
1782, June 11. New York. — Petition. Was obliged to flee from
his estate in West Chester County. Has a wife and nine children.
Is sick and a cripple. Requests provisions and other support.
With certificates and order of allowance"; f or £20 as no provisions
can be granted.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 160. 2 pages.
Gov. William Franklin to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 11. New York. — In behalf of the Board of Associated
Loyalists. Has received the enclosed memorial respecting two
loyalists who have been taken prisoners by the rebels, and tried for
high treason against the state of New Jersey and sentenced to death.
Is assured there is nothing against them but their loyalty. Being
unable to assist them, it submits the whole affair for his considera-
tion and decision.
Signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 55. Copy, Vol. 46, No. 7. 2 pages
each.
Enclosing William Corlies' memorial, 10 June.
Capt. George de Haacke to Col. Delancey.
1782, June 11. New Town. — In 3rd person. Returns his
memorial, with General Campbell's declaration. Does not desire
reward, only the expenses incurred through forwarding exchange of
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prisoners at Havannah. "Referred to the Board of Accounts. The
Board's opinion added, dated 10 July, that the claim as Commissary
of prisoners is without proper foundation.
Vol. 24, No. 113. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Capt. de Haacke to Maurice Morgan[n], 18 Aug.
Patience Johnston to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 11. New York. — Petition. Is widow of Augustus
Johnston, late Judge of Vice Admiralty. Asks support and assist-
ance for her family. Recommended by Governor William Franklin.
With order of allowance for £60 by Thomas Murray, dated the 9th
July.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 102. 2 pages.
Lieut. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 11. Charlestown. — No. 1. Received by Capt. Ash
despatch of 23 May, but not the one marked No. 1. According to
instructions to withdraw the King's forces from Savannah and St.
Augustine, he has sent Capt. Skelly, with copies of these orders, to
the commanding officers at these posts. Is uncertain whether
10,500 tons of shipping will be adequate for bringing off these
garrisons, but none can be added from this post. No changes have
occurred with regard to the armies since late despatch. Scarcity of
rum and oats among his troops. New Providence, with all the
Bahama Islands, has surrendered to Spain. Governor Maxwell has
despatched a flag of truce with the accounts of the surrender ; he
himself and the garrison have sailed for England.
Signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 177. 3 pages.
Lieut. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 11. Charlestown. — Secret. Has written repeatedly
to Sir H. Clinton to have the Quarter-Master- General's Department
reduced. Thinks half the horses sufficient if the Army does not go
about the country. Lt. Col. Browne's a/cs to be settled at New
York ; has given him £10,000 " at sundrys." Transmits a list of
rents for houses, barracks, stores, etc., due since the siege up to the
present time ; desires orders to settle them. Some orders given by
Adml. Digby to his officer here have raised a suspicion of an intended
evacuation. Has no King's ships to protect the bar, two privateers
having even captured their fishing boats ; trade here has suffered
much last two years for want of armed ships. Question of convoy
for planters of Georgia and St. Augustine to send their negroes to
Jamaica or some other island. Awaits answer as to pay for prisoners
of Cornwallis's army. Major Anstruther writes from Bermudas,
stating garrison is short of provisions ; cannot send any from here.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 182. 3 pages.
Lieut. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 11. — Sends Mr. Penman's opinion on intended evacua-
tion of East Florida. [See 5 June.]
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 178. 1 page.
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Lieut. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782. June 11. — Introduces and recommends Mr. Cruden, who was
entrusted by Lord Cornwallis with the sole direction of the seques-
tered estates in South Carolina.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 129. 1 page.
Lieut. Gen. Alex. Leslie to [ ].
1782, June 11. Charles Town. — An open or circular letter in-
troducing Mr. Cruden.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 130. 1 page.
Northrup Marlpe to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 1 1 . New York. — Petition, stating his services as guide
to the British, his imprisonment, loaded with irons, by the Americans,
his escape and further services. Has received no payment. His
wife and children have been turned out of their house and sent to
this city. Asks some provision for himself and them. Accom-
panied by certificate from Governor Franklin, with notes ordering
allowance of £80 per annum.
Original. Vol. 25, Nos. 115 and 116. 3 pages.
Edward Scott (secretary) to the Secretary of the Commander-in-
Chief [Maurice Morgann].
1782, June 11. Charlestown. — In accordance with directions
received from Gen. Leslie, encloses an estimate of rents due to
Loyalists for the houses in Charlestown occupied by Government.
This estimate has been made out by order of the Board appointed
for that purpose, and he desires it to be laid before the Commander-
in-Chief.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 184. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. Cortland Skinner to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 11. — Acknowledges letter of the 9th in answer to his
of the 7th relative to Hetfield and the other refugees. Regrets
attention has not been paid to these men* agreeable to His Ex-
cellency's sentiments, as then the disagreeable situation in regard
to Lippincot would not have happened. Has no other evidence of
facts relative to these men.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 54^0.30. Copy. Vol. 44, No. 1 68.
2 pages and 1 page.
William Browne to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 12. Bermuda. — On his arrival in December last he
found the militia in disorder and the forts ruinous. The alarm
created by the conquest of the Bahamas has diffused a military
spirit throughout the people, and the utmost exertions are being
made for defence. Requests 500 stand of arms with their accoutre-
ments for them ; also that 30 pieces of cannon sent to New York
for safety by Capt. Tollemache in 1775 may be returned. Mr.
Vandam at New York will receive and forward whatever may be
granted on this occasion.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 47, N/). 121. 2 pages.
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Sir Guy Carleton to Governor William Livingston.
1782, June 12. — Reclaiming four persons recently condemned
by his State at Freehold.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 26. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 163 ;
144, fo. 523 ; State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
John Fisher to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 12. London. — In his letter of 26 May Ije enclosed a
general invoice of the several articles provided and shipped by order
of the Treasury for use of forces in America. Now encloses an
invoice " of the prime " [cost]. [See 20 May.]
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 43, No. 76. 1 page.
Intelligence.
Received at Jamaica, 12 June, 1782. — Secret intelligence from the
Havannah. The state of the Spanish Navy in the West Indies
on the 21st May was fifteen ships of the line and nine frigates.
" General state of the Spanish land forces in the West Indies,
21st May, 1782 :—
Spanish troops at the Cape for the Expedition against Jamaica : —
Arrived from Cadiz at the Cape - - men 4,157
Troops sent from the Havanna for the Expedition
against Jamaical under Don Galvez, consisting of
the corps which was sent from Old Spain 2 years
ago, 2 batns. of people of colour and 1,500 desperate
troops collected from Vera Cruz and Campeachy
in consequence of an order from the Court of Spain
to draw all their forces from these quarters to act
under Genl. Don Bernardo de Galvez, Commander-
in Chief of all Expeditions in America - - 7,400
Troops which sailed under Lieut. Genl. Cagigal on the
22nd April for the attack of Providence, altho' many
were of opinion that this gentleman had his eye on
St. Augustine. .... . 2,100
N.B. — The only vessel of force upon this Expedition
(on board of which General Cagigal embarked) is the
American frigate South Carolina (Commodore Gillen),
mounting 28 forty- two pounders and 14 twelves, with
17 gun vessels, brigs, and schooners, 8 of them mount-
ing 2 twenty-four pounders^each, the rest twelves and
nines.
Troops at Pensacola in garrison - - - 1,100
New Orleans - - 600
Mobile, Batton Rouge, Natches, Point Cupe, and
Galvez Town - 540
At the Havanna about ----- 100
Total, 15,997
N.B. — The Havanna Malitia men are a contemptible Banditti ;
but the County Militia, which amount to about 5,000 horsemen,
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not badly mounted, are in tollerable good discipline. There are
at the Havanna 61 American vessels loaded and ready to sail as soon
as the embargo is taken off.
A correct list of the Slaves and Free People of Colour in the Island
of Cuba, taken by order of the King in the year 1780 : —
Free Mulatto Men - - - 10,201
Do. Do. Women 9,006
19,207
11,648
5,716
38,626
Do. Negro Men - - - 5,959
Do. Do. Women - - - 5,689
Mulatto Male Slaves - - - 3,510
Do. Female Do. - - 2,206
Negro Males Do. - - 25,267
Do. Females Do. - - 13,359
Total, 74,197
At Porto Rico, there is only one regiment, and that supposed not
to be half compleat. In consequence of the disturbances in Cartha-
gena, one of the two regiments there in garrison were sent down to
the continent, though greatly against the Governor of Porto Rico's
opinion, who for a long time absolutely refused to part with a soldier,
declaring that with all the forces he had they were not sufficient to
garrison that Island. However, as there was a necessity for sending
troops to Carthagena, the Spaniards thought it most prudent to
leave Porto Rico in a weak state of defence than run the risk of
losing one-half of the Continent, relying upon the superiority of the
combined fleets for the protection of that Island. The ringleaders
of the revolt at Carthagena are taken, and have been made a sacrifice
to the cruelty of Spanish Policy. The Court of Spain have been
under the necessity of granting a free trade to this Province with
all the allied and neutral powers by which means it is given out that
the disturbances are quelled.
:^The revolt at Quito becomes more formidable every day, and i
is the firm opinion of many people they never can be subjected. —
Archd. Campbell."
t Signed. Vol. 12, No. 194. 5 pages.
^Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir Guy Carleton, 15 June.
Copy in the Lansdowne MSS., 168/1, p. 144.
Rev. George Panton to [Gen. Sir Guy Carleton].
1782, June 12. New York. — Complaining of the stoppage of his
pay. Referred to Colonel Innes for information, who answers
that Lieutenant Colonel Balfour had ordered the stoppage to be
given to the clergyman who did duty while Mr. Panton was attend-
ing his Academy in New York. Colonel Innes's answer is repeated
under Panton's memorial of 15th February, 1783 ; also under state-
ment of, facts, 27th March, 1783.
Autograph signed letter Vol. 44, No. 101. 3 pages.
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[Inhabitants of South Carolina] to Lt. Gen. Leslie.
1782, June 12. Charles Town. — Memorial protesting against the
evacuation of East Florida.
Copy. Vol. 54, No. 20. 2 pages.
Thomas White to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 12. New York.— Petition. That he was banished
from New Jersey, and is destitute ; asks assistance. Accompanied
by certificate from Lieut. Moody, 28 September, 1781, and Lt. Col.
Barton, 8 May, 1781, and by note ordering £40 per annum.
Original. Vol. 25, Nos. 145 to 148. 4 pages.
Shubael Cottle and Malatiah Davis to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton
and Rear Admiral Digby.
1782, June 13. Martha's Vineyard. — Memorial, for payment of
stock delivered to Maj. Gen. Grey in 1778. With note signed Ebenr.
Smith, probably to Beriah Norton, transmitting copy of a letter
sent to Capt. Collings (sic) Sept. 1st, 1775.
Original. Vol. 44, No. 90. Copy. Vol. 44, No. 91. 3 pages each.
Richard Burke to Evan Nepean.
. 1782, June 14. Treasury Chambers. — The Treasury have con-
sidered his letter, and one from Clinton of 18th March, with copies
and extracts of several letters respecting the distressed situation
of the civil officers of Government in South Carolina. Sends copy
of their minute to be sent to Lord Shelburne for his consideration.
Copy. Vol. 43, No. 25. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lord Shelburne to Sir Guy Carleton, 8 July.
Brig. Gen. John Campbell to James Morden.
1782, June 14. Halifax. — Testimonial to his punctual regularity
and rectitude in the duties of his office as barrack master at Halifax.
Signed. Vol. 49, No. 4. 1 page.
Enclosed by James Morden to Sir Guy Carleton, 18 June.
Sir Guy Carleton to the Earl of Shelburne.
1782, June 14. New York.— No. 4 (with Schedule of Enclosures),
Nos. 5. 6, 7, 8.
Copies. Vol. 27, Nos. 34, 32, 31, 30, 29, and 28.
Signed letters in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144 ;
copies, State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Sir Guy Carleton to the Earl of Shelburne.
1782, June 14. New York. — Recommending Capt. Coot<\
Draft. Vol. 27, No. 35. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Lansdowne MSS. 68, p. 249.
[Sir Guy Carleton] to [Henry StracheyI.
1782, June 14.— No. 1. That he has constituted a Board at this
place to examine the public accounts of the army.
Draft. Vol. 41, No. 142. 2 pages.
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[Sir Guy Carleton] to Henry Strachey.
1782, June 14. New York. — No. 2. Transmits report of the
Commissary General on the letters from Mr. Stephens, Secretary of
the Admiralty, and the Commrs. for Victualling.
Draft. Vol. 41, No. 143. 1 page.
[Sir Guy Carleton] to Thomas Townshend.
1782, June 14.— No. 1.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 36. 1 page.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, War Office, In
Letters, Original Correspondence 23.
Proprietors of Lands in East Florida to Lt. Gen. Leslie.
1782, June 14. Charles Town. — Memorial. Representing their
misfortune in view of any evacuation of that province.
Signed. Vol. 23, No. 202. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir Guy Carleton, 28 June.
Admiral Sir G. B. Rodney to [Brig. Gen. Arch. Campbell].
1782, June 14. " Formidable " at Port Royal.— Acknowledges
receipt of letter directed to Sir Peter Parker. Was surprised to
find on his arrival at Jamaica that no troops had been sent there
from America, as the safety of that island depends upon the strength
of forces there ; " had not Providence ordained that His Majesty's
arms should be successful against the French Fleet, and an oppor-
tunity given of bringing them to battle, Jamaica must have been
lost." Thinks not one moment ought to be lost. The enemy has
at the Cape 37 sail of the line and 24,000 troops. The Spaniards
seem determined to carry on their expedition, and hourly expect
assistance from Europe. Desires the matter to be laid before the
Commander-in-Chief. So large a portion of the British cannot
possibly remain during the hurricane months, and he cannot answer
for the consequence of leaving the Island without a large supply of
troops.
Copy. Vol. 12, ATo. 173. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir Guy Carleton, 15 June.
John Wetherhead to the Commander-in-Chief [Sir Guy
Carleton].
1782, June 14. New York. — Has suffered much distress on
account of his loyalty, and complains of receiving no rent for a
stable belonging to him, and used by the Commander-in-Chief
since 1776, though he has made frequent applications. Seeks re-
dress for the injustice done to him by Captain Mercer respecting
some more of his property. Refers to Delancey for the truth of his
statements ; considers his sufferings and losses are equal to those
experienced by other people who have already obtained assistance
from the Treasury.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 21. 3 pages.
Enclosure : —
Estimate of brick and stone in three buildings.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 22. 1 page.
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Brig. Gen. Arch. Campbell to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 15. Jamaica. — Congratulations on his appointment
as Commander-in-Chief. The important victory obtained by
Rodney over the French fleet has prevented] the armaments of
France and Spain from making their long meditated attempt
on the Island of Jamaica. By the enclosed intelligence from
Cape Francois and Cuba, he will find that the enemy's force at St.
Domingo on the 18th of May amounted to 22,000 troops and 42
sail of the line. [See 20 May and 12 June.] Fears that after the
departure of Rodney's fleet from Jamaica, the French and Spaniards
will attack that Island. The enclosed return will show the troops
in the Island. There ought to be a force of 4,000 regulars. He can
thus judge what force should be spared from New York. Has
received a letter from Shelburne granting the request for two
engineers ; should esteem it a favour if Lieut. Sutherland from New
York could be sent as one.
Signed letter. Vol. 12, No. 192. 3 pages.
Enclosure : —
State of the troops at Jamaica — showing a total of 2,880.
Vol 12, No. 172. 1 page.
Duplicate of the foregoing letter enclosing that from Sir G. B.
Rodney to Brig. Gen. Campbell, 14 June.
Vol. 12, No. 174. 3 pages.
Maj. Gen. Charles O'Hara.
1782, May 1 and June 15. — State of the detachment under the
command of Gen. O'Hara at sea, 15 June. Written lengthwise —
1 sheet, signed by O'Hara. Also state of the detachment at Charles-
town, 1 May, again written lengthwise — 1 sheet, and signed. With
this is a duplicate of both states.
Original. Vol. 54, No. 16. 4 pages.
Provincial Troops.
1782, June 15.— Roll of Lt. Col. Thompson's troop of King's
American Dragoons, formed and compleated agreeable to an arrange-
ment approved by His Excellency Sir Guy Carleton, 15 June. Signed
B. Thompson, Lieut. Col. Commanding, with certificate by Edward
Winslow, Muster Master General Provincial Forces.
Roll of Major Daniel Murray's Troop.
Roll of Major Joshua Upham's Troop.
Roll of Capt. William Stewart's Troop.
Originals. Vol. 27, Nos. 37 and 39. 4 pages.
Mary Swords to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 15. New York. — Memorial. Is widow of Thomas
Swords, who served in the last war ; that her husband was imprisoned
and deprived of all his substance ; that her son Richard, in the
Provincial troops, was killed in the expedition to Virginia. Her
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rations of fuel having been lately discontinued, asks some further
relief. With order for allowance by Thomas Murray, -A.D.C.,
1 July, for £40 per annum.
Original. Vol. 52, No. 43. 2 pages.
Sir Guy Carleton to Henry Strachey.
1782, June 16. New York. — No. 3. Transmits a list of warrants
granted by Sir Henry Clinton, from 1 April to 4 May, 1782, inclusive.
Copy. Vol. 41, No. 158. 1 page.
Intelligence.
1782, June 16. — State of the French and Spanish ships at Cape
Francois.
A copy by Wm. Aagt. Merrick. Vol. 12, No. 177. 4 pages.
Copy in the Public Record Office, Admiralty, Secretary, In Letters,
314, No. 214.
Georgia.
1782, June 16. Savannah. — Address of the Upper and Commons
Houses of Assembly to Lieut. Gen. Alex. Leslie. Signed Sir James
Wright, John Graham, and Samuel Farley, protesting against the
evacuation of that province and East Florida. Beg that the
garrison of St. Augustine might be removed to this place (Savannah).
Original. Vol. 53, No. 114. 3 pages.
1782, June 16. Savannah. — Address, same as the foregoing,
with the exception of the last paragraph, which suggests that if the
evacuation of this province takes place. East Florida might be kept
as an asylum for the refugees.
Original. Vol. 53, No. 115. 3 pages.
Sir Guy Carleton to the Earl of Shelburne.
1782, June 17.— No. 9.
Draft. Vol. 27, No. 41. 2 pages.
Signed letter in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 249 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
James Morden to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 18. Halifax. — That Mr. Crawford, Deputy Commis-
sary General, had called upon him to deliver over all the wood,
coals and candles in his custody as Barrack Master. Hearing that
another person is to be employed to act in that duty, solicits to be
continued in the full exercise of every part of his office as Barrack
Master.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 49, No. 3. 2 pages.
Enclosing Brig. Gen. Campbell's testimonial, 14 June.
William Deane Poyntz.
17«o May 21. — New York. — Account with Sir Guy Carleton for
' June 18. extraordinaries. (Incomplete, the addition wanting.)
Original. Vol. 18, No. 16, page 1. 2 pages.
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Lt. Gen. James Robertson to [Sir Guy Carleton].
1782, June 18. New York. — Some gentlemen of the law, counsel
for Mr. Lippincot, have required him as Chancellor of the province
to grant a writ of prohibition to the president and members of the
court martial, to prohibit them from proceeding any further upon the
charge against Richard Lippincot. Has signified to these gentlemen
that he does not find himself possessed of the legal power of a
chancellor. Submits the papers in case it is necessary to give any
directions on the subject.
Signed letter. Vol. 20, No. 161. 2 pages.
Maurice Morgann to Lieut. Gen. James Robertson.
1782, June 18. — Returns the papers concerning the injunction.
Sends draft of a letter to Washington for perusal, and if need be
reform. Refers to his consideration how he wishes to be accom-
panied, and if he would like to be joined by some gentlemen 'of the
law.
Draft. Vol. 20, No. 159. 1 page.
Hessians.
1782, June 18. New York. — Memorial from Richard Lorentz,
Paymaster General of Hessian troops, for £10,000 for subsistence
for same for the year 1782.
Copy. Vol. 31, No. 151. 1 page.
Warrant to pay the same.
Vol. 31, No. 150. 1 page.
House of Commons.
1782, June 19.— Printed votes, pages 785 to 795. No. 106.
Vol. 26, No. 145. 11 pages.
East Florida.
1782, June 19. — Address of the Upper and Commons Houses of
Assembly to Gov. Patrick Tonyn. Desiring some defence if the
troops are withdrawn.
Copies. Vol. 17, No. 126. 4 pages. Vol. 23, No. 187 and 193.
The same with Governor Tonyn's answer.
Vol. 23, No. 194, 195. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 250, fos. 439, 751.
Lt. Col. A. Emmerick.
1782, June 19. New York. — Proposals for establishing a post at
Fort Lee on a neck of land formed by the Hudson and Hackinsack
rivers, close on the Jersey shore, opposite to Fort Knyphausen.
Signed. Vol. 46, No. 21. 4 pages.
John Morgan, refugee, to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 19. New York. — Memorial. Has served as a guide
and in the Barrack Master's service. His wife and children have
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been stripped of all that they had. Is sick, and reduced to poverty.
With recommendation by Samuel Shoemaker, and order of allowance
by Thos. Murray, A.D.C., for £40 per annum.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 143. 2 pages.
John Campbell.
1782, June 20. Halifax. — A description of the nature and kind
of the lands, &c, in Nova Scotia, with a brief account of its produce
and advantages, and the number of inhabitants, &c, &c, &c. -
Signed. Vol. 41, No. 198. 8 pages.
Sir Guy Carleton to General Washington.^
1782, June 20. New York. — (Printed in Sparks' s Washington
VIII. 537.)
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 42. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 405 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Daniel Coxe to Maj. Gen. Patterson.
1782, June 20. New York. — Defending himself against the
suspicions of being acquainted with, and agreeing to, Huddy's
execution. Disapproval of retaliation.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 56. Copy. Vol. 46, No. 8.
3 pages and 8 pages.
East Florida.
I 1782, June 20. [St. Augustine]. — Resolutions of the Commons
House of Assembly to stand by the Governor and preserve the
allegiance of the province.
Resolutions of the Upper House of Assembly.
Message from both Houses to Gov. Tonyn and his answer.
Copies. Vol. 23, Nos. 201, 200 and 196.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir G. Carleton, 28 June.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 250.
Hessians.
1782, June 20. New York. — Philip Ludewig's account with
Government, £82 17s. 4d. With certificate by Lossberg, 24 June.
See the warrant for that amount, 27 June.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 92. 1 page.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 20. St. Augustine. — Lt. Gen. Leslie's letter of 4 June,
stating that preparations were to be made for the evacuation of
St. Augustine, has impressed his mind with the deepest affliction
for the impending distresses of the loyal inhabitants who must
remain in the province. Transmits the address of the General
Assembly to himself ; doubts not he will comply with their requests
for assistance, and send not only arms and military stores, but also
troops. Has received no orders yet from His Majesty's Ministers
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to relinquish this province, and hopes measures will be adopted to
preserve it. Desires some armed vessels to be sent for defence of the
river St. John, whence naval stores are exported of great conse-
quence to Britain.
Autograph signed letter and triplicate. Vol. 23, Nos. 185 and 186.
3 pages and 2 pages.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie.
1782, June 20. St. Augustine. — Received his triplicate of 4th
June, two days ago, and it contained his first intimation of the in-
tended evacuation of East Florida. Is at a loss in what words to
express his astonishment and his sympathy for the greater part of
the inhabitants, who must remain here. Communicated the con-
tents of letter to the General Assembly ; sends the address received
in reply, and hopes their request for arms, ammunition and cannon
will be granted. Has received no orders from Ministers to quit the
province, and, as he is desirous of preserving it to the Crown, wishes it
may be in his (Leslie's) power to do what his humanity shall dictate.
Requests the enclosed letter be sent to Carleton.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 192. 3 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir G. Carleton, 28 June.
Elizabeth Whitley to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 20. New York. — Is widow of Charles Davys Whitley,
late ensign in the Volunteers of Ireland ; asks the bounty usual for
widows. Accompanied by certificates, dated 14 and 21 August,
which see. .
Original. \_Vol. 43, No. 245. 2 pages.
Anspach Troops.
1782, June 21. New York. — Memorial from Col. August de Voit
for £2,500 for subsistence for the Anspach Yagers, for the next two
months. (See the warrant for that amount, 25 June.)
Copy. Vol. 31, No. 155. 1 page.
John Boddington to the " Respective Officers at Halifax."
1782, June 21. Office of Ordnance. — In future no bills drawn by
the storekeeper will be accepted unless attested by the Admiral,
if for sea service, or by the Commander-in-Chief, if for land service.
Certified a " true copy, James Morden, Storekeeper and Paymaster."
Enclosed by James Morden to Sir G. Carleton, 12 October.
Vol. 49, No. 8. 1 page.
Capt. John Colpoys to Maj. Gen. Charles O'Hara.
1732, June 21. " Orpheus." — Considers the advice in his letter
so very foreign to the opinion of the Council of War, held previous
to their departure from New York, that he does not feel justified in
deviating from the orders given by Adml. Digby. Thanks for the
offer of taking the responsibility, but cannot conceive it would in
the least tend to his exculpation.
Copies Vol. 12, Nos. 164 and 160. 1 page each.
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Easi Florida.
1782, June 21. St. Augustine. — Address of the Assembly to the
King.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 197. 4 pages.
Address of the Assembly to Gov. Tonyn.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 198. 2 pages.
Answer of Gov. Tonyn to the above address.
Copy. Vol. 23, No. 199. 2 pages.
All enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir G. Carleton, No 2, 28 June.
Originals in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 250.
Gov. Patrick Tonyn to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 21. St. Augustine. — Transmits the spirited resolutions
of the Houses of Assembly of East Florida, showing the determina-
tion to defend the province to the last extremity ; the conduct of
the inhabitants also deserves commendation. Suggests for the
protection of the property belonging to the inhabitants that His
Excellency should countermand the order for the removal of the
garrison, and take them under his own protection. Suggests trans-
ports and a convoy for such inhabitants as wish to go to Jamaica.
Colonel Moore, at the people's request, presents these despatches
and awaits his reply.
Triplicate autograph signed letter. Vol. 17, No. 138. 2 pages.
General Haldimand to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 22. Quebec— No. 1.
Qy. Original. Vol. 11, No. 214. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 361 ;
S. P., Foreign, Various, 321 ; Brit. Mus., Addtl. MSS. 21808, fo. 33 ;
21806, fo. 2.
Halifax and Nova Scotia.
1782, June 22. Halifax. — Return of guns and mortars on the
several batteries in the garrison. Signed Anthony Farrington,
Major commanding Royal Artillery.
Original. Vol. 36, No. 19. 1 page.
Qy. Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 24 June.
1782, June 22. Halifax. — Return of the Royal Artillery in the
province, and at Fort George, Penobscot Bay, and Halifax. Signed
Anthony Farrington, Major commanding Royal Artillery.
Copy. Vol. 36, No. 20. 1 page.
Qy. Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 24 June.
Hanau Troops.
1782, June 22. Denyses Ferry. — Memorial of Lieut, de Biinau,
commanding detachment of Hessian Hanau Yagers, for £143, for
subsistence for same. (See warrant for that amount, 25 June.)
Original. Vol. 31, No. 157. 1 page.
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General Washington to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 22. Head Quarters. — (Printed in Sparks's Washing-
ton VIII. 312.)
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 68. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fo. 409 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
! General Haldimand to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 23. Quebec— No. 2.
Duplicate signed letter. Vol. 11, No. 215. 1 page.
Enclosed by Gen. Haldimand to Sir G. Carleton, 28 July. 1782.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 145, fo. 87;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321 ; British Museum, Addtl. MSS.
21808, fo. 36 ; 21806, fo. 3.
Capt. Sir Andrew Snape Hamond to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 23. Halifax, Nova Scotia. — Acknowledges letter
communicating Carleton's appointment to the chief command, and
promises to transmit all useful information.
Signed letter. Vol. 49, No. 5. 1 page.
Earl of Shelburne to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 23. London. — John Bailey to succeed to an ensigncy.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 27, No. 43. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. Birch and others.
1781, Dec. 25. — Account of pay due to Brigadier Generals Birch,
1782, June 24. Gunning, Abercrombie, Bruce and March. (See
the warrant to pay this amount, 30 June.)
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 90. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. John Campbell to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 24. Halifax.— No. 1. Receipt of letter of 24th May.
Congratulates him on being appointed to the chief command.
Complains all the junior officers have been promoted over him, and
hopes justice will now be done. In his own vindication begs to have
Maj. Monk and Mr. Bridgham, Deputy Inspector Gen. of Provincials,
tried by Court Martial. Has sent provisions and ammunition for
Forts Howe and Cumberland. Enquires what is to be done with the
" Howe " and the " Buckram," armed vessels, when they have
finished their present employment of carrying provisions and am-
munition for Fort Cumberland from Fort Howe. In obedience to
orders Lieut. Col. Rogers' corps were sent to the Island of St. John
to relieve Hierlihy's five companies, who are daily expected here
to be incorporated with the Nova Scotia Volunteers. Sends returns.
Here is only one field officer present belonging to the three British
regiments in this garrison. A detachment is in readiness to embark
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for Spanish River for the purpose of raising coals for the use of the
army, according to a requisition made by Brook Watson.
Signed letter. Vol. 49, No. 10. 4 pages.
Enclosing Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 20 April.
Wm. Handheld to Brig. Gen. Campbell, 18 April.
Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir H. Clinton, 21 April.
Return of guns . . . Halifax, 22 June.
Return of Royal Artillery in Nova Scotia, 22 June.
Archelaus Carpenter to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton/
1782, June 24. — Petition. Is a refugee from North Castle, West
Chester County. Was obliged to leave a well-improved farm. Has
lived on Long Island, and hitherto supported his large family, but
is now so exhausted he cannot go on without some assistance. With
certificates, and order of allowance by Thomas Murray, A.D.C.,
28 June, for £20 per annum.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 163. 2 pages.
Hanaq Troops.
1782, June 24. McGowns Pass. — Memorial of Lieut. Col.
Janecke, commanding the Hessian Hanau troops, asking for £1.200
for subsistence for same.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 153. 1 page.
Warrant to pay the same.
Vol 31, No. 152. 1 page.
Hospitals.
1781, Dec. 25. — Abstract of pay due to the staff officers of H. M.
1782, June 24. Hospitals at New York, £2,500. J. Mervin
Nooth, Superintendent General. Accompanied by warrant to pay
the same, dated 25 June.
Vol. 24. Nos. 38 and 37. 1 page each.
1782 Mostl5r t0 — Staff of the Hospital, showing the date to which
' June 24. each has been paid ; not otherwise ^dated nor
signed.
Vol. 24, No. 78. 2 pages.
1781, Dec, 25. — Return of the payment and employment of the
1782, June 24. British Hospital staff. Original, signed J. Mervin
Nooth, Superintendent General. Shows rank (physician, surgeon,
apothecary, &c), name, date to which paid up, and remarks as
to where each is (New York, Europe, resigned, &c).
Original. Vol. 24, No. 81. 1 page.
, 7R9 March 25. — Abstract of pay due to the established mates
' June 24. of the Hospitals at New York, £827 5s. Signed
J. Mervin Nooth. Accompanied by warrant to pay the same,
dated 25 June.
Copies. Vol. 27, Nos. 82 and 81. 1 page each.
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j,™ March 25- — Abstract of pay due to the supernumerary mates,
' June 24. quarter-master and cutler of H. M. Hospitals at
New York, £909 2s. 6d. Signed J. Mervin Nooth, Superintendent
General. (The warrant to pay that amount is dated 29 June, which
date see.)
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 106. 1 page.
17g2 March 25. — Abstract of the a/cs of H. M. Hospital at
' June 24. New York between these dates, and in
Virginia between 10 December, 1780, and the same date,
£1,163 Is. 7hd. Certified examined by Duncan Drummond, Com-
missary of A/cs, New York, 7 August, and approved by the Board
of A/cs the same day. (See the warrant to pay this under 19
August.)
Copy. Vol. 43, Nos. 182 and 183. 2 pages.
Agnes Lock wood, widow, to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 24. — Petition. Prays fuel and other assistance ;
has five sons and five grandsons in the service. Certificates, not
dated. Kef erred to General Robertson, 24 June. Allowance
ordered by Thomas Murray, A.D.C., 9 July, of £40.
Original. Vol. 25, No 155. 2 pages.
Officers.
1781, Dec. 25. — List of General and Staff Officers upon the estab-
1782, June 24. lishment in North America within the colonies lying
on the Atlantic Ocean from Nova Scotia to West Florida.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 97. 3 pages. Copies. Vol. 54, No. 64 ;
24, Nos. 42 and 43.
Copies in the Public Record Office, War Office, In Letters,
Original Correspondence 23.
Provincial Troops.
1789 April 25. — American Legion. A/c of stoppages due to H. M.
' June 24. Hospitals at New York, with receipt pro J. Mallet,
purveyor, 31 August.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 60. 1 page.
1789 March 25. — Armed Boats Company. A/c of subsistence for
' June 24 Capt. William Luce's company of Armed Boatmen
for 92 days, £967 16s. 8d. Signed by William Luce, by Oliver
Delancey, Adjutant General, and certified by W. Chipman. (See
the warrant to pay, . . October.)
Original. Vol. 47, No. 214. 2 pages.
1789 March 25.— Armed Boats Company. Abstract of 92 days'
' June 24. pay for the officers and men, £968 1.?. 4d. (See
the warrant to pay, 2 November.)
Copy. Vol. 31, No. 126. 1 page,
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1789 Marcn 25- — Memorandum of words to fill in a warrant for
' June 24. Brook Watson to enable him to pay £968 Is. 4d.
to the Armed Boatmen. See above a/c.
Vol. 24, No. 82. 6 lines.
To 1782, June 24. — Black Pioneers. Certificate by J. Mallet, that
the hospital stoppage accounts due are settled.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 70. 1 page.
1782, June 24. — British Legion Cavalry. Abstract of broken
periods, £432 lis. 6d. Signed George Have and Moore Hovendon.
Original. Vol. 28, No. 134. 1 page.
1782 April 25- — British Legion Infantry. Abstract of 61 days'
' June 24. pay to the commissioned, staff, non-commissioned
officers and privates, £327 0s. 3d.
Original. Vol. 41, No. 220, 2 vages.
To 1782, June 24. — British Legion. Certificate by J. Mallet that
Captain Miller has settled the Hospital stoppages.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 61. 1 page.
1779, October 25- — Garrison Battalion. Certificate by J. Mallet, that
1782, June 24. the hospital stoppage accounts between these
dates have been settled.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 69. 1 page.
To 1782, June 24. — Guides and Pioneers. Abstract of pay due
to non-commissioned officers and men taken prisoners and returned,
£222 Is.
Vol. 41, No. 217. 1 page.
To 1782, June 24. — King's American* Regiment, commanded by
Col. E. Fanning. Abstract of pay due to a corporal, drummer, and
12 men, £150 7s. 2d. Signed A. De Peyster, Capt., King's American
Regiment. Also signed by George Thomas, Paymaster, by W. Chip-
man, and examined.
Original. Vol. 41, No. 216. 1 page.
To 1782, June 24. — Loyal American Regiment commanded by
Col. Beverley Robinson. Abstract of pay for men returned from
imprisonment, from the time of their being taken to this date,
£333 12s. U.
Original. Vol. 50, No. 247. 1 page.
To 1782, June 24. — Loyal American Regiment.r Certificate by J.
Mallet, that the Hospital stoppage a/cs against it are settled.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 63. 1 page.
To 1782, June 24.— Maryland Loyalists. Certificate by J. Mallet,
that the Hospital stoppage accounts are settled.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 66. 1 page.
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To 1782, June 24. — New Jersey Volunteers, 1st Battalion. Certi-
ficate by J. Mallet, Purveyor, that the Hospital stoppage account is
settled.
Original. Vol. 43, No. 217. 1 page.
To 1782, June 24. — New Jersey Volunteers. Certificate by J.
Mallet that the Hospital stoppage accounts against Col. Buskirk's
Battalion are settled.
l'\ Original. Vol. 27, No. 50. 1 page. $
■ To 1782, June 24. — New York Volunteers. Abstract of pay due
to the non-commissioned officers and private men, who were taken
prisoners, and since returned, £170 9s. 6d.
Original. Vol. 39, No. 56. 2 pages.
To 1782, June 24. — North Carolina Independent Company, com-
manded" by Eli Branson. Abstract of pay and subsistence from
If April, 1781, to October 19, 202 days, £164 19s. 4d.f Below is
certificate by J. Mallet, that the stoppage accounts are settled to
24 June, 1782.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 52. 1 page.
To 1782, June 24. — Pennsylvania Loyalists. Certificate by J.
Mallet, purveyor, that the Hospital stoppage account has been settled.
Original." Vol. 39, No. 249. 1 page.
To 1782, June 24. — Prince of Wales' American Regt. Abstract
of pay due to the non-commissioned officers and privates from
different periods, £277 14s. 6d.
Original. Vol. 39, No. 41. 1 page.
To 1782, June 24. — Queen's Rangers, J. Graves Simcoe, Com-
mander. Abstract of pay due to sundry non-commissioned officers
and privates whilst prisoners in the country. Various periods to
each man, £1,162 16s. lie?. Endorsed to 24 June. Signed R.
Armstrong, Major, also J. Kerr, Captain and Paymaster.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 152. 1 page.
To 1782,- June 24. — Queen's Rangers, J. Graves Simcoe, Com-
mander. Abstract of pay ; same as the foregoing, but only signed
W. Chipman, Muster Master General, British American Forces.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 154. 1 page.
1781, Dec 25. — Queen's Rangers, J. Graves Simcoe,' [Commander.
1782, June 24. Abstract of pay due to non-commissioned officers
and privates joined from being prisoners, £782 6s. 6d.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 71. 1 page.
1781, Dec. 25. — Queen's Rangers. Abstract of pay due to non-
1782, June 24. commissioned officers and privates when prisoners,
£1,162 18s. lid. Signed J. Kerr, Captain and Paymaster.
Vol. 41, No. 243. 1 page.
537
To 1782, June 24. — Queen's Rangers. Abstract of broken
periods and vacant pay, £102 12s. Od. Original signed J. Kerr,
Captain and Paymaster. (The warrant to pay this is dated 13 May,
1783.)
Vol. 28, No. 148. 2 pages.
1782, June 24. — Queen's Rangers. Certificate by J. Mallet, that
the hospital stoppages against them are settled to this date, except
what was due in 1776 and 1777 from Colonel Rogers.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 47. 1 page.
To 1782, June 24. — South Carolina Royalists. Abstract of pay
due to the non-commissioned officers and privates who were taken
prisoners and since returned, £106 10s. 6d. With names of the
officers on the back. Signed Charles J. Allicocke, Lieutenant.
Original. Vol. 39, No. 36. 2 pages.
1782, June 24. — State of the Provincial Troops in the district of
Carolina. Signed Alexander Innes, Inspector-General of Provincial
Forces.
Original. Vol. 29, No. 286. 1 page.
To 1782, June 24. — List of names, &c, certified by Lieut. Col.
George Turnbull to be a return of the non-commissioned officers
and privates drawn for by him from Gordon, Biddulph and Gordon.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 53. 2 pages.
1781, Dec. 25. — Warrants granted on account of subsistence for the
1782, June 24- Provincial Troops. £75,000. Wanted on account,
£22,000. Total, £97,000.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 44. 1 page.
To 1782, June 24. — Six accounts of Col. Alex. Innes, Inspector
General of Provincial Forces, for contingent expenses in the depart-
ment and for saddlery, caps, pistols, swords, and making cloathing
for the said troops, and other disbursements on their account.
From 1 April to 30 June, 1781, £2,225 4s. lid.
The same from 1 July to 30 September, 1781, £3,007 16s. 6§d.
The same from 1 October to 31 December, 1781, £1,052 lis. Ofd.
The same from 1 January to 31 March, 1782, £1,161 15s. 2fd.
The same from 1 April to 5 May, 1782, £396 2s. 3f d.
The same from 6 May to 24 June, 1782, £266 14s. Id.
Followed by recapitulation of the totals. (For the warrant to
pay, see 24 December.)
Vol. 48, Nos. 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, and 205.
Thomas Townshend to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 24. War Office. — No objection to Dr. Roberts, a
physician to the forces under Carleton, being allowed to visit England
on private business.
Signed letter and duplicate. Vol. 30, No. 11. Vol. 33, No. 214.
1 page each.
538
Troops (British Army).
1781, Dec 25. — Footguards. Account of 182 days' pay to the
1782, June 24. extra staff of the detachment commanded by
Major General O'Hara, £370 7.9. 6Jd. (The warrant to pay is
dated 14 August.)
Copij. Vol. 43, No. 148.
1782 APril 25- — ^th Regiment. Account of 61 days' subsistence
' June 24. for 8 battalion companies, £361 8s. 6d.
Duplicate. Vol. 56, No. 28. 1 page.
17«9 APril 25- — 7th Regiment or Royal Fuzileers. Abstract of
'' June 24. subsistence due to the Grenadier Company,
commanded by Capt. Walter Home, £106 15s. Signed W. Home.
Original. Vol. 43, No. 1. 1 page.
1789 APriI 25- — 22nd Regiment. Account of subsistence for 10
' ' June 24. companies, £1,131 lis. Od. Signed Edward Hand-
field, Captain commanding, also Charles Handfield, Paymaster,
(See the warrant to pay, 5 May.)
Original. Vol. 27, No. 79. 1 page.
1782 April 25' — ^r(^ Regiment, or Royal Welsh Fuzileers.
' June 24- Abstract of 61 days' pay due to a detachment
under the command of Capt. James Drury, £115 14s. 4d. Signed
James Drury.
Original. Vol. 24, No. 76. 1 page.
1789 April 25- — 33rd Regiment, commanded by Lieut. Gen.
' June 24. Earl Cornwallis. Account of 61 days' sub-
sistence for the Grenadier Company, £108 15s. 8d. Signed Fredk.
Cornwallis, Captain commanding 33rd Grenadiers.
Original. Vol. 26, No. 205. 1 page.
1789 ^PPL2^ — 3^k Regiment. Abstract of 61 days' subsis-
' June 24. tence, £1,047 Is. Sd. Signed William Davies,
Captain ; also John Sargent, Captain and Paymaster.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 77. 1 page.
Annexed to warrant for that amount, see 17 May.
1781, Dec. 25.— 38th Regiment. Contingent bill, £59 5s. 2\d. With
1782, June 24. certificate signed William Davies, Captain.
Original. Vol. 41, No. 237. 1 page.
17R9 April 25. — 40th Regiment. Account of 61 days' subsistence,
' June 24. £970 18*. id. Signed Stephen Bromfield, Major.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 73. 1 page.
Annexed to warrant for that amount, see 5 May.
1789 April 25' — 42nd, or Royal Highland Regiment, commanded
' June 24. by Gen. Lord John Murray. Account "of 61 days'
subsistence to His Majesty's 1st Battalion, £1,918 4s. Id. ; but
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endorsement shows deduction to be made for rations issued,
leaving the amount £1,445 15s. 8Jd.
Original. Vol. 26, No. 201. 2 pages.
-i 7o9 April 25. — 43rd Regiment. Subsistence for the Grenadier
' June~24. Company and odd men, £254 3s. 4d. Signed
J. Marsh, Lieutenant Colonel ; also D. Cameron, Paymaster.
Vol. 24, No. 68.
17o9 April 25. — 54th Regiment. Account of 61 days' subsistence,
' June 24. £1,292 13s. lOd. Signed C. Darby, Captain
commanding ; also Hugh Colvill, Paymaster.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 75. 1 page.
Annexed to warrant No. 4 for that amount, see 19 May.
1 709 April 25. — 57th Regiment. Account of subsistence of said
' June 24. regiment, commanded by Lieut. Gen. John
Campbell. Signed G. Nugent, Major ; also Thomas Thompson,
Paymaster, £1,294 4s. id. ; but endorsement shows deductions to be
made for rations issued, leaving £926 6s. 4£d.
Duplicate signed original. Vol. 26, No. 200. 2 pages.
17c>9 April 25. — 60th (or Royal American) Regiment. Account
' June 24. of 61 days' subsistence of 4 companies of His
Majesty's third battalion commanded by Major General John
Dalling, £240 8s. lOd. Signed Frederick de Diemer and George
Meggs, Captains.
Original. Vol. 26, No. 213. 1 page.
1709 April 25. — 69th Regiment. 'Account of 61 days' subsis-
' June 24. tence, £1,056 6s. U. Signed Archibald Camp-
bell, Paymaster. The warrant covering this amount is dated
18 September.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 87. 1 page.
1782, June 24. — 76th Regiment. " Account of subsistence due
to the officers of the 76th Battalion and Light Infantry at New
York," £76 5s. Od. Signed A. M. Cunningham, Captain ; also John
Shaw, Acting Paymaster.
Original. Vol. 43, No. 8. 1 page.
Annexed to warrant for same, see 3 July.
1782 April 25- — 76tn Regiment, commanded by Lt. Col. Com-
' June 24. mandant John McDonell. Abstract of sub-
sistence due to Captain William Cunningham's Co. of Grenadiers,
£204 7s.
Signed original. Vol. 24, No. 75. 1 page.
To 1782, June 24.— 76th Regiment. Certificate from Jonathan
Mallet, that the hospital stoppages are settled to this date.
Original. Vol. 24, No, 156. 1 page.
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To 1782, June 24. — List of regiments that have drawn their
subsistence pursuant to His Excellency Sir Henry Clinton's warrants
specifying to what times they have been paid.
Vol. 28, No. 138. 1 page.
1779, Dec. 25. — " List of Regimental Contingent Accounts, certified
1782, June 24. by Sir Guy Carleton."
Vol. 28, No. 100. 1 page.
1779, Dec. 25. — " List of Regimental Contingent Accounts, certified
1782, June 24. by Sir Guy Carleton."
Vol. 28, No. 99. 1 page.
1 789 APril 25. — Abstract of cash paid by Captain Charles Handfield
' June 24. to officers, non-commissioned officers and private
men of absent corps. (See the warrant to pay this 30 July.)
Duplicate original. Vol. 43, No. 100. 1 page.
Waldeck Troops.
1780, June 25- — Abstract of subsistence for 730 days due to that
1782, June 24. part of the regiment who were taken prisoners
by the Spaniards, and lately arrived from the Havannah,
£3,342 2.9. U. Signed C. de Horn, Lieutenant Colonel. Certified
by W. Porter, Commissary. Attached to this with gum is a re-
capitulation showing balance, £3,076 4s. 4d.
Duplicate copy. Vol. 31, No. 139. 4 pages.
1781, Dec. 25. — Account of subsistence for the 3rd Regiment
1782, June 24. Waldeck, £2,564 6s. Sd.
Original. Vol. 31, No. 169. 2 pages.
See warrant for that amount, dated 12 August.
Anspach Troops.
1782, June 25. New York. — Warrant to pay Col. August de
Voit, commander, £2,500 for subsistence for said troops for the
ensuing two months.
Two printed copies. Vol. 31, No. 154 ; Vol. 38, No. 232. 1 page
each.
Lt. Gov. Michael Francklin to Brig. Gen. John Campbell.
1782, June 25. Halifax. — Memorial. Pleading his services as
Superintendent of Indian affairs. His expenses in keeping horses
and servants for travelling from one part of the province to another,
for fuel, lodgings, quarters, &c, &c. Begs batt, baggage and forage
money with fuel, candles, quarters, and provisions from 1 January,
1777. Certified by Brigadier General John Campbell.
Original. Vol. 49, No. 6. 3 pages.
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Hanau Troops.
1782, June 25. New York.— Warrant No. 21, to pay Lieut, de
Biinau, commanding detachment of the Hesse Hanau Yagers, £143
for subsistence for same.
Printed copy. Vol. 31, No. 156. 1 page.
Hospitals.
1782, June 25. Head Quarters, New York. — Warrant No. 13,
to pay Jonathan Mallet, purveyor, £1,000 on account of expenditure
for the service of the hospitals as per memorial annexed.
Printed, form. Vol. 27, No. 83. 1 page.
1782, June 25. New York. — Memorial from Jonathan Mallet
to Sir Guy Carleton for the above sum.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 84. 1 page.
1782, June 25. Head Quarters, New York. — Warrant No. 11 to
pay Jonathan Mallet £91 for 82 days as chief surgeon to H. M.
Hospitals at New York, 25 December, 1781, to 24 June, 1782.
Printed copy. Vol. 27, No. 85. 1 page.
Governor William Livingston to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 25. Trenton.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 78. 4 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 144, fos. 413
and 527 ; S.P., Foreign, Various, 321.
Maurice Morgann to Lt. Gen. James Robertson.
1782, June 25. — " I enclose for your Excellency's observation by
direction of the Commander-in-Chief, a letter signed Benj. Harrison,
who I presume is Govr. of Virginia, together with certain documents
concerning the seizure of a ship by part of the crew Maria, a flag ship.
The circumstances of this seizure seems to agree with the account
given by the Master of the Maria in his report of the matter to Rear
Admiral Digby, published a few days ago in the New York papers
. . . to consider what may best be done to discover and bring
these men to justice, and what further compensation should be
made." Transmits also the case of Gideon Dennison, together with
Admiral Digby's certificate in his behalf.
Draft. Vol. 20, No. 164. 3 pages.
Lieut. Col. Robert Pringle.
1782, June 25. — Establishment of a corps of foot for service in
Newfoundland, commanded by Lt. Col. Pringle, from this date.
Copies. Vol. 33, Nos. 163 and 225. 1 page each.
Enclosed by George Yonge to the Officer commanding in North
America, 30 Jan., 1783.
John Williams to James Robertson, Captain- General and
Go vernor-in- Chief.
1782, June 25. — Petition. That he was taken up, tied by the neck,
542
and marched to Frederick Town, and confined six months, his
property seized, and himself obliged to take refuge within the
British lines. Has a wife, mother and children to support, and begs
relief.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 151. 1 page.
Brig. Gen. John Campbell to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 26. Halifax.— No. 2. Receipt of letter of 30th May.
Sends description of Nova Scotia [query, see 20 June]. Major
Skinner, of the 70th Regiment, sent to Penobscot to take command
of the garrison. Forwards view, plan and profile of that fort, and
submits whether a strong work should be constructed on high
ground, near the rebel works. Promises every attention shall be given
to the security of Penobscot. If the brig " Howe " is put under his
command the communication will be kept open in summer and
harvest. Captain Duncan Campbell is directed to build huts for
the men and officers of the detachment going for Spanish River for
coals., if the barracks are insufficient. The Deputy Quarter Master
General and Deputy Commissary General never had their accounts
.examined by McLean and himself, therefore cannot say what abuses
may have crept into those departments. No reinforcement has
arrived. Encloses letter from Mr. Morden, Barrack Master ; has
agreed to his request until he hears from His Excellency. Enquires
if the officers of this district are to have bat and forage money as
usual ; also if any allowance is to be made to the officers for table
expenses.
Signed letter. Vol. 49, No. 14. 4 pages.
Enclosing James Morden to Brig. Gen. Campbell, 27 June.
Lieut. Colonel de Fuchs to Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 26. Flushing.
Signed letter. Vol. 27, No. 80. 3 pages.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I. 145, fo. 691 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Thomas Murray, A.D.C., to John Tabor Kempe, Attorney General.
1782, June 26. New York. — In consequence of a letter from
Mr. Morgann, secretary to the Commander-in-Chief, sends several
papers respecting the seizure of a vessel in the Chesapeake by men
from a flag of truce.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 65. 1 page.
Anspach Troops.
1782, June 27. Head Quarters, New York.— Warrant No. 19 to
pay Mr. Charles Meyer, Paymaster of the corps, £91 5-s\ 4d. for
expenses incurred in transporting clothing and necessaries to the
Anspach prisoners at Frederick Town in Maryland as per annexed
account.
Printed- copy. Vol. 27, No. 93. 1 page.
Account for same. Vol. 27, No. 94. 1 page.
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Brig. Gen. Archibald Campbell to Maj. (sic) Gen. Alex. Leslie.
1782, June 27. Jamaica. — By undoubted intelligence from Cape
Francois, the combined forces at St. Domingo amounted on 20th
of last month to 10,000 French regulars, and 12,000 Spaniards,
with 27 French sail of the line, one-third of which have been much
crippled in action, and 15 Spanish in excellent order. Since then
seven 'or eight French have been sent to Europe with the St.
Domingo trade and four detached with three or four thousand troops,
either for Virginia or the Windward Islands. Apprehends an attack
on Jamaica as soon as Rodney leaves and weather permits, which
will probably be about the end of November. Has written to Sir
Guy Carleton of this, and hopes he will send the reinforcements
needed to meet it, and check the progress of the enemy.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 204. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Lt. Gen. Leslie to Sir Guy Carleton, 2 July.
Hessians.
1782, June 27. Head Quarters, New York. — Warrant No. 20,
to pay Philip Ludewig, Paymaster of the corps, £82 17s. 4d. for ex-
penses incurred in transporting clothing and necessaries to the
Hessians, prisoners in Maryland, as per annexed account. [See
20 Jane.]
Printed copy. Vol. 27, No. 91. 1 page.
Mrs. Hubbard, refugee.
1782, June 27. New York.— Warrant No. 17, to pay to Lt. Col.
Oliver De Lancey, Adjutant General, the sum of £108 17s. 9d. to
pay expenses of Mrs. Hubbard, widow of James Hubbard, a refugee
from Virginia — going home.
Copy. Vol. 38, No. 260. 1 page.
Lt. Gen. Alexander Leslie to Sir Gcjy Carleton.
1782, June 27. Charlestown. — " I inclose your Excellency some
remarks I wish to have answer'd.
" Lt. Col. Balfour has my leave to go in the fleet to New York,
there to inform your Excellency of the state of the miserable loyalists
here of these two provinces.
" The enemy have it from the Northward of our intend'd evacua-
tion, the people in town don't much believe it ; when it happens it
will be severely felt by many. I've taken no steps towards it yet,
knowing the jealousy of the people. I fancy every thing could be
put on board in fourteen days ; but I apprehend we shall want a
deal of shipping, and I am confident many of the owners of the
negroes would wish them sent to Jamaica, and others to St.
Augustine, or St. John's, Florida. And, of course, convoys should
be thought off, if such requests are made to me, for the gentlemen
of the navy are very tenatious in regard the orders they receive.
" The army begin to get sickly, the early rains this season creates
it. Nothing on my part shall be wanting for the preservation of
the health of the soldiers.
544
" I am sorry your Excellency did not think fit to permit me to go
home before the autumn. It is a most unpleasant thing winding
up this business, and I am very much wore down : my country has
got her full share out of me, and the more so from over anxiety for
the benefit of the public.
" In regard to the new arrangements in the several departments,
I have answered Gl. Robertson, who wrote me on that head. — I
have the honor to be, &c.
" I mentioned the want of rum to your Excellency in a former
letter ; it now becomes very serious. A ship loaded with Jamaica
spirits was lately captured and taken to George Town.
" For want of convoy I have not had it in my power to send home
the 2nd B. of the 71st Regiment, as ordered by Mr. Ellis to be drafted
into the other battalion.''
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 190. 3 pages.
Enclosure : —
[Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie] to [Gen. Sir Guy Carleton]. •
17S2, June 27. Charlestown. — Questions. 1st. If this town
is to be evacuated, what will be done with the sequestered negroes
noiv under charge of Mr. Cruden, and employed in the different
departments.
2nd. There are many negroes who have been very useful,
both at the Siege of Savannah and here ; some of them have
been guides, and from their loyalty been promised their
freedom.
3rd. I sent your Excellency a list of the house rents, &c.,
due since May, 1780, some partial payments have been mads,
but I wait your orders for the rest.
4th. If horses are wanted for tlie cavalry, two or 300 may
be got here independent of all departments, being mostly King's
horses.
bth. I apprehend many of the inhabitants will wish to go
to Jamaica with their negroes ; therefore a convoy ouglvt to be
ordered to take them in case such a request is made.
6th. I have ordered Brown's Corps to St. Augustine, being
raised in Florida, and take away 6 Comys. of the 3rd B. of the
&)th, 4 Comys. of which, I am told, are now in N. York, late
prisoners of war.
lih. No hospital ship here. I am affraid they will soon be
wanted if the troops are ordered on board.
Original. Vol. 23, No. 188; also in Vol. 23, No. 222.
2 pages and 4 pages.
James Morden to Brig. Gen. John Campbell.
1782, June 27. Halifax. — Requesting that the orders of the 11th
inst., by which he is commanded to deliver the barrack stores to
Mr. Crawford, may be suspended until he has received answers to his
representations on this business from Head Quarters.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 49, No. 15. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brig. Gen. Campbell to Sir G. Carleton, 26 June.
545
John Morrison, Deputy Commissary General, to Brook Watson,
Commissary General, New York.
1782, June 27. Commissary General's Office, Charlestown,
South Carolina. — No. 2. That the contract for horses, waggons,
and carts expires the 30th inst., the day before he takes charge of
the Quarter Master General's Department. Will then have only
59 horses, return of which he encloses. Has applied to the General
to purchase from the late contractors 50 waggons and 200 horses
to replace 103 waggons and 390 horses now employed. Is permitted
to purchase 12 waggons with 4 horses each, and 6 with 2 each.
Shows how these are attached, will then have none for conveying
wood for supplying the garrison.
Copy. Vol. 34, No. 1. 2 pages.
Enclosed by Brook Watson to Sir Guy Carleton, 15 July.
Pennsylvania Council.
1782, June 27. Philadelphia, In Council. — Extract from the
minutes. " Whereas represented . . . that a store has been
opened," &c. Ordered that William Henry be instructed to seize
the goods.
Copy. Vol. 44, No. 124. 2 pages.
Enclosed by J. Tailyour to Sir Guy Carleton [see end of September,
1782].
John St. Clair, Secretary, to [ ]
1782, June 27. Commandant's Office. — Respecting the memorial
of James Barclay.
Copy. Vol. 25, No. 5. 1 page.
Enclosures : —
James Barclay to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 27. New York. — Petition. Requesting compen-
sation for the wharf and half a storehouse which have been
occupied by the barrack department since 1776.
Copy. Vol. 25, No. 6. 2 pages.
Messrs. Wetherhead and Barclay.
[1782, June 27].— Claims for rent, &c.
Vol. 25, No. 9. 1 page.
William Shedden to Governor William Browne.
1782, June 27. St. George's.
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 47, No. 124. 4 pages.
Enclosed by Gov. Browne to Sir G. Carleton, 1 July, 1782.
Copies in the Public Record Office, Am. & W. I."l44. fo. 451 ;
State Papers, Foreign, Various, 321.
Mr. Wilkinson.
1782, June 27. Head Quarters. New York. — Warrant to pay
Mr. Wilkinson £50 3s. id. for 215 days' pay due for doing duty as
Quarter Master to the Infantry from 1 November, 1781, to 3 June,
1782.
Printed copy. Vol. 27, No. 95. 1 page.
2 M.
546
Lt. Gen. Alex. Leslie to Gen. Sir Guy Carleton.
1782, June 28. Charlestown. — No. 2. " Sir, I have been honored
with your Excellency's several dispatches by the Assurance man of
war, since which the fleet have in vain made every effort to proceed
on their destination, a strong south-west wind having constantly
opposed them. I have been, in the meantime, informed from
Brigadier General Clarke, that every preparation had been made
at Savannah, against their arrival ; the stores had been got in' readi-
ness for embarkation as far as was practicable, and the greater
number of those inhabitants who proposed to leave the country,
had removed with their effects to Tybee.
" I have the honor to enclose to your Excellency herewith the
memorials and remonstrances which I have received at this place,
and from Savannah and St. Augustine.
" As the fleet have been so unfortunately delayed, and it appeared
to me of consequence that your Excellency's orders with regard to
the Province of East Florida should be made known to the Governor
and the officer commanding the King's troops at St. Augustine
with all possible dispatch, I have endeavoured to forward them by
an express boat to that place.
" I am happy to consider the relief which the unfortunate loyalists
of Georgia may obtain from the King's Government being maintained
in the neighbouring Province ; it will afford them a convenient
refuge whither the most valuable of their property may be without
much difficulty transported, and in a country where their negroes
may continue to be useful to them ; if the means of their present
subsistence can be obtained I shall endeavour to afford them some
assistance on that head, and have little doubt that the greater part
of them will remove with their effects to the southward. I have
desired the commanding officer of the fleet will do all in his power
to accommodate their conveyance under a proper convoy, and have
recommended them in the strongest terms to the protection of the
Governor.
" That part of the fleet which returns to New York will sail
without delay as soon as the embarkation shall have taken place.
The vessels which proceed to St. Augustine shall be watered im-
mediately on their return hither, and held in readiness for your
Excellency's further orders.
" Both armies here continue nearly in the same state."
Autograph signed letter. Vol. 23, No. 191. 3 pages.
Enclosing Gov. Tonyn to Lt. Gen. Leslie, 20 June.
Addresses, resolutions, &c, of East Florida, 14, 19,
20, and 21 June.
Maj. Gen. Edward Mathew to Earl of Shelburne.
1782, June 28. Antigua.
Two extracts. Vol. 27, Nos. 96 and 97. 1 page and 2 pages.
Prisoners.
1782, June 28. New York. — Comparative view of British and
American prisoners — officers.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 123. 1 page.
547
[1782, June 82]. — State of privates — prisonere of war. Shows
balance of exchange at different periods.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 124. 1 page.
Both annexed to a statement, see below, page 554.
Oliver De Lancey, Adj. Gen., to Morris Morgan (sic).
1782, June 29. New York. — Requesting a warrant for £500
sterling to enable him to carry on the secret service of the army.
Signed letter. Vol. 37, No. 120. 1 page.
Oliver De Lanoey, Adj. Gen., to Lt. Gen. James Robertson.
1782, June 29. Head Quarters. — Transmits memorial of John A.
Martin. As his claim for pay in the military line cannot be ad-
mitted, the commander-in-chief refers him for support as a refugee.
Signed letter. Vol. 25, No. 131. 1 page.
Hospitals.
1782, June 29. New York. — Warrant to pay the supernumerary
mates, quarter master, and cutler of H. M. Hospitals at New York,
£909 2a. 6d., being pay as per annexed account. [See 24 June.]
Printed copy. Vol. 27, No. 105. l^page.
Lt. Col. William Martin.
1782, June 29. New York. — Note written on the back of a
list of ordnance and stores shipped per " Pailiser " by J. Lewes,
14 October, 1775. This note is quoted in Lt. Col. Delancey's report,
4 July, 1782.
Original. Vol. 53, No. '10 *
Nova Scotia, House of Assembly, to Sir Andrew Snape Hamond.
1782, June 29. Halifax-. — Memorial. Representing the dis-
tressed state of the outposts, for want of protection exposed to in-
roads of plunderers and robbers. Begging him to state this to
the commander of the troops of the province, or to the Commander-
in-Chief.
Copy. Vol. 49, No. 18. 4 pages.
Enclosed by A. S. Hamond to Sir Guy Carleton, 10 July.
COMTE DE ROCHAMBEAU to SlR GUY CARLETON.
1782, June 29. Williamsburg. — " I have the honor to send to
your Excellency the paroles of Brigadier General Rawdon, of Messrs.
Davids, John Allen, and Tho. Stanley, Lieutenants in the troops
of his British Majesty, whose exchange has been accepted for
Brigadier General Scott, and Lieutenants Verdieres, Descoutures,
and Brissaut, of Colonel Armand's Legion.
" My proposition to Sir Henry Clinton of an exchange of two
majors for a colonel was founded upon the tariff in Europe, agreed
on by our respective courts on the 12th March, 1780, and it is the
only one I have any knowledge of. By this tariff, a major is
548
equivalent to 8 men, two majors to 16, and a colonel to 12 men
only. I had thought that my proposition had been, consequently,
more than equivalent by half. I'll refer your proposition of giving
up 44 men to compleat the exchange to General Washington, who
undoubtedly knows this tariff by which you make this demand,
and I shall have the honor to send you his answer. — I have the
honor to be, &c.
" P.S.— Philadelphia, July 17th, 1782.— Since this letter was
wrote, I have seen General Washington, and have communicated
your Excellency's letter. He says that there is indeed a tariff which
I knew nothing of, and which widely differs from that which we have
in Europe.
" I beg of your Excellency to order that a list of the convalescents
which I sent from Glocester to New York by the last occasion, for
the exchange of the French prisoners who had been taken on the
Bonnetta, may be put under your eyes. The number of British
convalescents which I sent exceeded 100, and the French soldiers,
who were sent in return, were only 50 in number, so that upwards
of 50 men were due, to whom I gave my consent to stay at New York
on parole untill their exchange. General Washington approves the
measure of your taking out of that number what will be necessary
to compleat according to the tariff the exchange of Colonel Laumoy
against Majors Green and Thimpany. If your Excellency agrees
to it, we will totally finish the exchange of the land officers taken
by Count De Grasse's fleet, and I shall send you the paroles of the
two majors."
Signed letter. Vol. 15, No. 79. 3 pages.
Abraham Bates and Isaac Bell.
1782, June 30. — Account for three months' service with the
brigantine " Sir Henry Clinton," employed under the direction of
the Board of Associated Loyalists, £344 lis. bd.
Original and duplicate. Vol. 27, Nos. 129 and 136. 1 page each.
Notes for fining up warrants to Abraham Bates and Isaac Bell ;
also James Putnam, junior, and Solomon Smith, for hire of vessels
from 1 April to 30 June, 1782.
Draft. Vol. 50, No. 289.
[For the warrant to Bates and Bell as made out, see the end of
September.]
Brig. Gen. Samuel Birch.
1781, Dec. 25. — Account of expenditures as commandant of New
i7»2, June 30. York, comprehending the pay of his secretary,
the town adjutant, the town sergeant, and sundry disbursements
for office expenses, £149 18s. 6d. With copy of Duncan Drum-
mond's certificate of 7 August as Commissary of Accounts, approved
by General Robertson, same date.
Copy. Vol. 28, No. 53. 2 pages.
See warrant for that amount, 28 September.
549
Brig. Gen. Birch and others.
1782, June 30. Head Quarters, New York.— Warrant No. 23
for pay, £826 10.?. (See the account, 24 June.)
Printed copy. Vol. 27, No. 89. 1 page.
1782, June 30. — Memorandum that Captain Brinsley Hewetson
is to be paid 10s. a dav and Brig. Gen. Birch 20s. a day to this date.
Draft. Vol. 35, No. 155. 1 page.
Messrs. Gordon, Biddulph and Gordon.
1782, June 30. — Statement of cash.
Triplicate signed. Vol. 35, No. 191. 1 page.
Hessians.
1789 May 27. New York. — Account of Extraordinary Expenses
' June 30. of the Hessian Corps of Artillery, £78 4s. 8d.
Certified by Lt. Col. Eitell, 30 June. Examined by Duncan Drum-
mond, Commissary of Accounts, 21 August, and approved by the
Board of Accounts same date.
Copy. Vol. 43, No. 234. 2 pages.
Loyalists.
1782 ApriI L — ^"n account °* sundry sums of money paid by
' June 30. Col. Roger Morris to refugees, &c, by order
of General Sir Guy Carleton, £1,885 19s. Id., at 4s. 8d. the dollar.
Signed Roger Morris.
Original. Vol. 43, No. 36. 5 pages.
For the warrant to pay, see 9 July.
1782 APril L — Alphabetical list like the foregoing, but the total
' June 30. varies by two or three pounds.
Vol. 28, No. 191. 8 pages.
1782 APril h — Alphabetical list as the foregoing (names and
' June 30. sum per day), but without the full amounts and
other items.
Vol. 28, No. 192. 6 pages.
1782 April *• — ^he same as nrst PaSe °f tne foregoing containing
' June 30. the letters A. B. C.
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 41a. 1 page.
1789 Apr11 !• — Alphabetical list of names of people paid allow-
' June 30. ances for their support under the head of
Guides and Pioneers, by Col. Beverly Robinson. The last page,
separated in binding, contains a recapitulation and the endorsement.
Vol 28, No. 193. 7 pages.
1782, June 30. — Return of people paid agreeable to their accounts
when given in (apparently loyalists in various* offices — commis-
saries, superintendent of port, inspector of Provincial forces, &c,
&c. ; arranged in departments ; nine names in all).
Vol. 27, No. 125. 2 pages.
550
1782 April 1- — Account of salary for himself, his clerks, and
9 June 30. assistant, £209 5s. — claimed by Roger Morris,
Inspector of Refugees.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 127. Copy, No. 128. 1 page each.
Another copy of the same a/c, annexed to a warrant to pay,
27 July, 1782.
Vol. 43, No. 87. 1 page.
To 1782, June 30. — Statement of accounts for pay and disburse-
ments (not stated on what account) by Colonel Roger Morris in
the years 1779, 1780 and 1781.
Vol. 26, No. 1. 1 page.
Thomas William Moore, Barrack Master.
,7£~ May 5.- Barrack Office, Savannah. — Account of disburse-
' June 30. ments attending the barracks in Georgia.
£980 3s. Id. Signed by Thomas Wm. Moore.
Original. Vol. 48, No. 159. 2 pages.
Annexed to warrant for that amount, 14 December.
Evan Nepean to Alexander Adair.
1782, June 30. — Lord Shelburne has just intimated that Sir Guy
Carleton's request for the command of the 84th is to be complied
with.
3 copies. Vol. 27, Nos. 131, 132, 133. 1 page each.
Copy in the Lansdowne House MSS. 68, p. 261.
Pensacola Garrison.
1782, June 30. New York. — Abstract of pay due the staff of
the late garrison of Pensacola, prisoners of war to Spain, £821 7s. 4dL
Examined and approved by John Campbell, Lieutenant General.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 211. Copy. No. 223. 1 page each.
Warrant made out to Lieut. General Campbell to enable him to
pay the above sum. The date not filled in.
Printed copy. Vol. 27, No. 222. 1 page.
To 1782, June 30. — Abstract of pay and disbursements due to
James Campbell, Brigade Major, detained at the Havana, to James
Amoss, late commissary of sick and wounded prisoners at Pensacola,
and David McGibbon, lieutenant of a company of military batteau-
men, £609 10s. 2±d. Signed by Lt. Gen. John Campbell.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 204. 1 page.
Annexed to warrant to pay Lt. Gen. Campbell, see 3 Sept.
Copy of the same account. Vol. 27, No. 213.
1780, August 25. — Abstract of pay due to part of Capt. Miller's
1782, June 30. company" of military batteau-men, late prisoners
in the Havana. Signed David McGibbon. £236 6s. lid.
Copy. Vol. 28, No. 25. 1 page.
Enclosed by Lieut. Gen. Campbell to Lt. Col. Delancey, 15 Oct,
551
William Porter.
1782, June 30. — Warrant to pay to William Porter the sum of
£90 10s., as 181 days' pay for (sic) assistant to Col. John Burgoyne,
commissary for mustering foreign troops, from 1 January to this
date, at 10s. per diem, by order of the Treasury as in a letter from
Mr. Robinson, 9 March, 1778.
Printed copy. Vol 38, No. 233. 1 page.
List of payments to William Porter, as deputy commissary for
foreign troops, from 28 January, 1778, to 30 June, 1782, to Lieu-
tenant Colonel Clarke as ditto at Philadelphia to 30 June, 1779,
and to Porter, as assistant to Burgoyne, 1 July, 1779, to 31 Decem-
ber, 1781. Total, £1,523 10s.
Two copies. Vol. 56, No. 22. 2 pages.
William Deane Poyntz, Deputy Paymaster General.
1782, June 30. New York. — State of the military chest. Account
divided into two parts — for subsistence and for extraordinaries —
showing a total of £405,928 7s. 10Jd, and a balance of £33,380 17s. 5d.
Copy. Vol. 18, No. 7. 2 pages.
Annexed to Sir G. Carleton to the Treasury, 12 September.
The same. Vol. 54. No. 81. !
Prisoners.
i 709 APril L — New York. — Abstract of expenditures in the Com-
' June 30. missary oft Prisoners' Department at New York.
£269 17s. 3|d. Signed by Joshua Loring. Examined and certified
by Duncan Drummond, Commissary of Accounts, 24 July, and
approved by President Robertson, 26 July.
Original. Vol. 43, No. 95 ; and copy. Vol. 24, No. 69. 2 pages.
Troops.
To 1782, June 30. — Return of bounty money due to various
(British) corps for drafts received at £1 lis. 6d. each man. Oliver
De Lancey, Adjutant General.
Copy. Vol. 32, No. 235. 1 page.
For warrant for same, see 11 November.
1782, June 30. Head Quarters, New York. — Warrant No. 21,
to pay the adjutants and quarter masters of the 2nd Battalion of
the British Grenadiers, whose names are specified in the annexed
account, the sum of £78 17s. id., as pay for said duty.
Printed copy. Vol. 27, No. 87. 1 page.
1 709 APril l- — Abstract of pay due to the adjutants and quarter
' June 30. masters of the 2nd Battalion of the British
Grenadiers, whose names are specified for doing said duty,
£78 17s. id. H. E. Fox, Lieutenant Colonel, 2nd Grenadiers,
Copy. Vol. 27, No. 88. 1 page.
552
17«9 April l- — Account of expenses incurred in the Adjutant
'June 30. General's Department, £234 17s. lOd. Oliver
De Lancey, Adjutant General.
Vol. 28, No. 182. Copy. Vol. 43, No. 157. 1 page each.
1789 May 5. — Abstract of pay due to clerks in the Secretary's
' June 30. Offices, £51 6s.
Copy. Vol. 37, No. 87. 1 page.
1782 April *• — Account of pay due to several extra staff officers,
' June 30. the first name being Deputy Adjutant General
Mackenzie at 10s. per day ; then follow other majors of Brigade.
£343. Not signed.
Vol. 38, No. 243. 1 page.
1709 June l — Abstract of the several accounts of the expenses
' June 30. incurred in the Engineers' Department under the
direction of Captain Robert Morse, Chief Engineer, £3,794 6s. With
certificate by Duncan Drummond, Commissary of Accounts, 24 July,
approved by President Robertson, 26th. True copy signed James
Fraser.
Copies. Vol. 43, Nos. 97 and 98. 2 pages each.
17£9 April l. — Abstract of pay due to the extra officers of the
* June 30. Quarter Master General's Department in the
district of New York, £147 5s. Signed W. Dalrymple, Quarter
Master General.
Vol. 43, No. 110. 1 page.
See warrant for that amount, 5 August.
List of people that are paid agreeable to their accounts when
given in. Beginning with the Adjutant General's Department ;
includes persons known as loyalists holding appointments. The
latest date appears to be 30 June, 1782, one of them being paid to
that date, mostly, however, to March and May. Shows sums paid
and times to which they are paid up.
Original. Vol. 52, No. 29. 1 page.
17o9 April 1. — Account of subsistence, £45 10s. Signed Charles
' June 30. Handfield, Paymaster of absent corps.
Original. Vol. 27, No. 126. 1 page.
1789 May 27- — Abstract of pay due for men employed in the
' June 30. Boat at Paulus Hook, £49 New York currency.
Captain Edward Handfield.
Copy. Vol. 47, No. 209. 1 page.
Annexed to warrant for same, dated May, 1783.
William Wanton.
Warrant to pay the sum of £78 14s. 5d., allowance granted for
support, having been obliged to leave property at Rhode Island —
4 months and 22 days at £200.
Printed copy. Vol. 28, No. 204. 2 pages.
553
Paper of calculations for same, 9 Feb. to 30 June, 1782. Vol. 28,
No. 204.* 1 page.
Statement of a/c down to 30 June, 1782 (showing allowance
given him since October, 1780). Balance due, £147 5s. 2hd.
Original. Vol. 28, No. 206. 1 page.
Warrants.
1782, June 30. New York. — Warrant to pay to Cadwallader
Golden the sum of £68 5s., allowance for expenses from 1 April to
30 June, 91 days at 5s. per day ; also pay as resident commissary
of prisoners in the rebel lines for the same period, at 10s. per day.
Printed copy. Vol. 38, No. 266. 1 page.
1782, June 30. New York. — To pay Anthony Fiva the sum of
£11 7s. 6d., allowance as interpreter to foreign troops, from 1 April
to 30 June, 91 days, at 2s. 6d.
Printed copy. Vol. 38, No. 264. 1 page.
1782, June 30. New York. — To pay Bernard Michael Houseal
the sum of £22 15s., allowance for services as German translator for
the Hessian troops, from 1 April to 30 June, 91 days, at 5s.
Printed copy. Vol. 38, No. 247. 1 page.
The same, but date not filled in, Vol. 38, No. 262.
17oo May 21. — Account of warrants for extraordinaries granted
' June 30. by Sir Guy Carleton. Compared at the Pay Office
and agreed 9 September, 1782, £16,899 9s.
Vol. 27, No. 134. 1 page.
1789 May_2L List of warrants for extraordinaries granted by
' June 30. Sir Guy Carleton on William Deane Povntz.
£16,899 9s.
Copies. Vol. 24, No. 52 ; also Vol. 18, No. 7/1. 4 pages each.
Enclosed by G. Carleton to the Treasury. 12 September, 1782.
1781, October. — Warrants for extraordinaries to be made out for the
1782, June 30- quarter ending 30 June, 1782. Military Depart-
ment, allowances for support, and Civil Department.
Original. Vol. 44, Nos. 164 and 165. 3" pages.
1782 April L — kist of warrants for extraordinaries for people
' June 30. that draw pay for their salaries and allowances
for their support from Government due within the quarter.
Original. Vol. 56, No. 42. 1 page.
Patrick Commins to Sir Guy Carlton (sic).
[1782, June or July]. — Petition. Was imprisoned and stript of
everything by the rebels. Has helped many to come to the British
554
army, and has five brothers in His Majesty's service. Having his
wife, small children and grandmother to support, is reduced to the
lowest ebb of poverty. Certified by Lieutenant Colonel Robert
Rogers, of the King's Rangers, and others.
Original. Vol. 25, No. 162. 2 pages.
Gordon, Biddulph and Gordon.
1782, June. New York. — Bills drawn on Harley and Drummond
in the month of June, 1782.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 199. 11 pages.
Board op Associated Loyalists.
1782, June. — Minutes of the proceedings of the Directors, for the
month. Certified by William Franklin. Relative to exchange of
prisoners ; provisions issued to loyalists ; Colonel Upham's appoint-
ment in the King's American Dragoons ; memorial to the Com-
mander-in-Chief on behalf of two loyalists condemned to die for
their loyalty ; distribution of the proceeds of prizes, &c.
Copy. Vol. 25, No. 49. 12 pages.
William Deane Poyntz.
1 7»9 May- — Statement. Showing cash paid and, on the opposite
'' June, page, cash received for bills drawn.
Original. Vol. 35, No. 198. 4 pages.
Prisoners.
Statement of Joshua Loring, Commissary, as to the exchange of
prisoners since 3 Sept., 1781.
Copij. Vol. 27, No. 107. 2 pages.
Annexed are : — J. Loring to Major Skinner, 5 November, 1781.
Maj. Skinner to J. Loring, 10 December, 1781.
Correspondence between Skinner and Loring —
4 letters, 17 December, 1781.
J. Loring to Sir H. Clinton, 19 December, 1781.
Major Skinner to J. Loring, 14 January, 1782.
J. Loring to Major Skinner, 20 January, 1782.
J. Loring, memorandum submitted to the Com-
mander-in-Chief.
Sir H. Clinton to J. Loring, 21 January, 1782.
Major Skinner to J. Loring, 23 January, 1782.
J. Adams to J. Loring, 26 January, 1782.
Proposals. 9 February.
J. Loring to Major Skinner, 12 February, 1782.
Comparative view of British and American
prisoners — officers. Also state of privates,
28 June.
555
INDEX.
A. & B., Messrs. See Sherwood & Smyth.
Abercorn (Georgia), 110.
Abercrombie, Lieut. -Col. or Brig.-Gen.,
411, 532.
certificate from, 346.
exchange of, 397.
Aberdein or Aberdeen, Robert, 301, 346.
Ackerman :
Cornelius, refugee, 291, 293.
John or Johannes, refugee, 70, 85, 118.
Peter or Petrus, refugee, 51, 68, 139.
Ackerson :
Jacob, refugee, 411.
John, certificate by, 382.
Act of Parliament, regulating trade, 181.
Adair :
Alexander, letter to, 550.
Robert, 275, 337.
, letter from, 330.
, letter to, 262.
Adams, John, letter from, 386.
Addenbrooke, Capt,, 65, 68, 122.
Addison, Mr., letter to, 284.
Adlington, letter dated at, 335.
Admiral, the, 50, 51, 52, 53, 55, 86. 92,
196, 252, 445.
Admiralty or Lords of the Admiralty, 165.
232, 276, 358, 422, 436.
letter from, 216.
letter to, 103.
Secretary of the. See Stephens.
Adye, Stephen Payne, capt., aid-de camp,
and judge advocate, 441, 478.
letters from, 10, 14, 80, 81.
Affleck, Capt., 156, 363.
Agnew :
James, 25, 121.
John, chaplain, Queen's Rangers, 25.
[Stair], capt., certificate signed by,
121.
Albany, 126, 168.
mayor of, 171.
Allaire, Lieut., 283.
Allan :
Bartlett, 493.
(or Allen), Ensign William, 411, 482.
(Allen), Mr., 61.
Allen :
Ethan, defies Congress, 252.
, letter from, 254.
Colonel Ira, letters from, 255, 281,
297, 345.
, information by, 279.
, conference with, 284.
, (as joint agent for Vermont),
commission to, 297.
, proposals by, 318, 333.
, questions to, 319.
. letter from, 313.
, letter to. 476.
John, 362, 473.
, exchange of, 547.
William, Lieut. -Colonel of the Penn-
sylvania Loyalists, 8, 202.
Allicocke, Charles J., 537.
Alligood, Colonel, 322.
Allin, John, refugee, 462.
Almagra, N., 457.
Althause, Captain, 162.
his company, 376.
Alvee, Alyea or Aljea, Isaac, refugee, 115,
184.
oath of, 469.
Am boy, proceedings at, for exchange of
prisoners, 102, 108, 155, 160.
Americans :
assisted from Holland, 304.
Bank of, 414.
encourage Hessians to desert, 418.
estates of, divided amongst refugees,
503.
forces, army, troops, &c, of,
, take post at St. John's River, 1.
, defeated at Penobscot, 13, 14-17,
19-50.
, withdraw from Penobscot, 66.
, prepare for vigorous winter
campaign, 26.
, co-operation with French at
Savannah mentioned, 29, 71.
, overrun Georgia, 39.
, carry off negroes, 88.
, collect force for defence of
Charlestown, 91.
, skirmish with [near Savannah],
107, 110, 111-112.
, attitude in South Carolina,
169.
, reinforced by French and ex-
pected to attack Canada and New
York, 180.
, information concerning, 349.
556
Americans, forces — contd.
, numbers of, 39, 348, 417, 463.
, against New Providence,
489.
, superiority in horse, 379.
, continentals mentioned, 39. 379.
404, 407, 469, 491.
, Horry's regiment, 404-5.
, S. Carolina line, 463.
, Virginia line, 463.
, militia, 78, 379.
, bounties paid for recruits, 463.
, proposed expedition against
Canada, 409.
, encounter with Thompson's
cavalry, 403-4, 405-0.
— - — , policy of straitening garrisons
of Savannah and Charlestown, 464.
. (See also names of places and
generals. )
furnished with ammunition by cap-
ture of ships, 181.
Indians influenced or gained bv, 1-2,
172, 174, 226.
prisoners of. See Prisoners,
privateers of. See Privateers,
ships belonging to, 35, 59, 522, 523.
See also Gillon.
, destroyed at Penobscot, 12-13,
14-16, 19.
, captured at Savannah, 64.
Amherst :
Lieut. -General or Lord, 173. 188, 214,
216, 231, 242, 243.
, letters from, 38, 62, 69, 73, 86,
156, 206, 211, 216, 217, 218, 223,
225. 241, 243, 291, 293, 356.
, letters to, 53, 119, 191. 213,
218, 222, 274, 332.
Captain, 254.
Amit, River, 31.
Amoss, James, 123, 135, 550.
Anderson :
James, certificate by, 78.
John, name assumed by John Andre,
185.
Lieut., 198.
Andre :
John, captain or major, aid-de-camp,
69, 158, 318.
, letters from, 27, 174, 445.
, letter to, 445.
, concerning the affair of, 185,
186, 188, 190, 192, 215, 350, 449.
, pension to his mother, 215.
Lewis, 70.
Andrew, Anthony, 113, 138.
Andrews :
John, memorial from, 257.
Major, 97.
Angus, Hercules, 460.
Anhalt, Prince of, 270.
Anhalt Zerbst troops, 270, 511, 515.
Anketele, Captain, 138.
Ann, Cape, 258.
Annapolis (Maryland), 269.
Anson County (North Carolina), 176, 332.
Anspach troops, 530, 540, 542.
Anstruther, Major, 520.
Antigua, 40.
letters dated from, 82, 310, 546.
An till, Major John, letter from, 129.
Apple. Mrs. Hannah, 20.
Arbuthnot, Vice Admiral, 4. 8, 29. 62,
152, 223, 241, 259, 295.
letter from, 30.
letter to, 236.
reinforcements for, 103, 180.
Argvll or Argyle, Duke of, letters from,
156, 387 ; mentioned 143, 172, 258,
269.
Argyllshire, corps raised in, 387.
Arlington, Vermont, letters dated from.
211, 219.
Armand. Colonel, legion or corps, 347.
473, 547.
Armstrong :
Alice, refugee, 100.
John, certificate by, 126.
Major R., 536.
William, 17th Regt,, letter from, 93.
Captain, 235, 383.
Army. See Troops.
List, 1779, for army in America under
Clinton, 79.
Arnold, Brigadier General Benedict, 185,
215. 219 252 346.
letters from, 185, 187, 246, 255, 269,
280, 319, 332, 342, 355, 487.
letter to, 219.
certificate from, 346.
award of prizes of expedition under,
429.
Asgill, Lieut, or Captain Charles, letters
from, 500, 510.
Ash, Captain, 520.
Ashley, River, 93, 417, 463, 491.
Ashton, Nicholas or Nicholas & Co.,
merchants of Liverpool, 76, 81,
131, 222.
memorials from, 60, 212.
reports on memorials of, 301, 302.
letters to, 278, 301.
Athearn :
Abijah, 139.
James, 139.
Augusta (Georgia), 39, 59, 92, 96, 104,
113, 114, 125, 128, 256, 305, 307,
315.
letter dated from, 221.
Ayre, Captain John, 478.
B
Babcock :
David, certificate from, 245.
Elizabeth, refugee, 139.
William and Mary, refugees, 84.
Bach, Lt., memorandum from, 375.
557
Bacon Bridge, 447. {Compare Beacon's
Bridge. )
Baddeley, Thomas, letter from, 298.
Baddely, Capt,, 426, 456, 483.
Bagely, , 487.
Bahama Islands, 58, 240, 457.
apprehended attack, and surrender to
Spanish and American forces, 483,
484, 489, 491, 494, 520, 521.
Gov. of, 416.
stores and cannon, 256, 299.
return of inhabitants, 508.
Royal Garrison Battalion in, 242.
Bailey, John, 532.
Baisley, Mrs. Katharine, certificate for,
124. Compare Beasley.
Balcarres, Lord, 475, 486.
Balfour, Lt. Col. Nisbet, 135, 234, 261.
290, 350, 360, 367, 376, 391, 415,
435, 438, 452, 468, 478, 523, 543.
cannot be spared to go home, 367.
letters, &c, from, 209, 213, 239, 240,
241, 242, 245, 248, 252, 267, 270,
271, 276, 277, 302, 307, 317, 321.
327, 337, 357.
letters, &c, to, 176, 220, 231, 238, 242,
243, 245, 247, 254, 257, 275, 283,
291, 299, 306. 315, 322, 325, 328,
384, 387.
letters mentioned, 290, 337, 342.
Balize, 33.
Ballinghall, Robert, 436.
Baltimore, 269, 496.
Banta, Weart, petition from, 98.
Barber, Patrick, 344.
Barbur, Capt., 122.
Barbut, Capt., commissary, 8.
Barclay :
James, 545.
Major, 383.
Bard, Samuel, M.D., certificate by. 70.
Barkley, Capt. (Andrew, navy), 19, 64.
125, 248.
Barns, Capt., 474.
Barras, Mons. de, 439.
conference with Washington, 283.
Barrington :
Lord, 153.
, and H. F. Carteret, postmastprs-
general, letter from, 408.
Admiral, 513.
Barron :
James, deposition of, 502.
Richard, deposition of, 502.
Barrow, Capt., 113.
Barry, Capt,, 156, 192, 327, 391, 415, 456.
Barton, Lt. Col., certificates by, 330, 524.
proceedings against, 273.
Bates :
Abraham and Isaac Bell, 548.
Gilbert, letter from, 235.
Baton Rouge, Mississippi, 32, 522.
address of inhabitants of, 37.
capitulation of, 37, 59, 63, 71, 72,
372, 510.
prisoners taken at, 51, 72.
return of troops, &c, 51.
Batt, Maj. Thomas, 168, 183, 250.
complaint against, 140, 141.
death of, 318.
Baumbach, Capt., 234.
Bayard :
Lt. Col. John, Comdt. King's Rangers,
141, 199.
, letter from. 193.
Robert, Judge of Vice Admiralty, 62.
, letter from, 514.
, letter to, 503.
William, certificates and letters of
recommendation by, 52, 81, 84,
115, 163, 240, 293, 387.
Bayley, Surgeon, certificate 1 ?} 422.
Baylies, Major, 168.
Beacon or Beacon's Bridge, 389, 417.
(Compare Bacon Bridge.)
Beane, Baine, or Bean, Samuel, commis-
sary of musters, 388, 389.
letter from, 435.
Beardmore :
Major, 405.
Mrs., 405.
Beardsley, John, certificate by, 81.
Beasley, Mrs., refugee, 4. Compare Baisley.
Beatty, Col., 60.
letter to, 50.
Beauclerk, Capt. Geo., 138.
Beaufort, 26, 27.
Beaulieu, 457.
Beck, Henry Daniel, 387.
Beckwith, Maj.. 356.
certificate from, 400.
aide-de-camp, letter to, 508.
Bedford, Long Island, papers dated at,
195, 510.
Beech Island, 315.
Bell:
Isaac. See Bates and.
Margaret, letter from, 465.
Benedict, B.. 282.
Benning, Col., 45<>.
Bennington, letter dated at, 297.
Benson, G., Maj. of Brigade, 130, 404.
letter from, 142.
Bergen, 118, 508.
Bergen County, New Jersey, 239, 291,
334, 362.
Bergh, Adam, letter from, 363.
Berkely Springs, 36.
Bermudas, 154, 518, 520, 521.
accounts of disbursements, 126, 227.
Assembly, 228, 260.
Fort Clinton at, 260.
Garrison Battalion at, 298. -See also
Provincial troops.
letters, &c, dated in, 260, 309, 498,
521.
privateer, 120.
stores for, 220.
Berry, Col., 400.
Bert, Sieur, 347.
| Bessonett, Daniel, certificate by, 139.
Bethlehem (Pennsylvania), 46.
Bethune, Ferq., 130, 146, 159.
account, 163.
558
Bethune, Ferq., — contd.
certificates by, 77, 82, 124.
memorandum by, 146.
Bibby, Lieut, or Capt. Tbomas, assistant-
dep.-adj.-gen., 46, 47, 475.
letters from, 240, 248, 279.
report of, 10.
Biddulph, Mr. or Robert, 393.
letter to, 392.
statement of cash by, 226.
(See also Gordon & Co.)
Bignel, Margaret, petition of, 78.
Bignell, Robert, petition of, 78.
Billenton, Ann, refugee, 139.
Billop, Col., 423.
Binning, Col., 390, 434.
Birch, Samuel, Lt. Col. or Brig. Gen.,
commandant of New York, 80, 304,
532.
accounts as commandant, 397, 548.
549.
certificate from, 419.
memorial of, with others, 184 ; men-
tioned 179, 211, 214.
order from, 369.
letters or memorials to, 252, 262. 306,
343, 405.
signs report of a Board, 358.
warrant to, 549.
Black Mingo, 317.
Blackney, Edward, refugee, 463.
Blair, Mr., 38.
Blake, Wm., memorial from, 410.
Blan chard, Lewis, or Lt., 502.
affidavit, 471.
Blauvelt, Theunis, certificate by, 291
Bliss :
Samuel, 373.
Capt. (American officer), 10, 11.
Block Island, 180.
Blomart, Capt., 372.
Blowers, S. S., certificate by, 70.
letter from, 444.
Blundell, Lt. Chas., barrack master.
Bermuda, letters to, 154, 220.
Board of Field Officers, 74. 202, 206.
Board of General Officers (at New York),
348, 377.
report of, 358.
minutes, 380, 382, 385, 414, 416, 419.
434, 442, 447, 466, 467, 471, 473.
Board of General Officers, forming a Board
of Accounts (New York), 301, 302,
313, 319, 329, 331, 359, 421, 430,
463, 500, 508 520, 524, 534, 549.
summoned to receive report on ex-
penditure, 311.
proceedings, 312, 313, 319.
letters to, 321. 322.
papers laid before, 352, 356-7.
further proceedings, 360-1, 362. 371,
380, 433, 434.
remarks and observations on papers
laid before, 377, 385.
Board of General and Field Officers (at
Charlestown, S. Carolina), 451, 456, 464,
468, 481.
Boddington, John, for Board of Ordnance :
letterfrom, 530.
letter to, 249.
Bogart or Bogert, Jacobus, 81.
certificate by, 291.
Bogert, Peter, certificate by, 291.
Bolton, Lieut. Col. Mason, letters from, 11,
26, 27, 36.
letters to, 6, 21. 23, 24.
Bonapan, Mr., 138.
Borck, Col. van, 60, 61, 144.
Bord, Dr. Samuel, certificates^, 258, 372.
Borden, William, depositions by, 453. 459.
Bose, General de, 390, 434.
regiment of, 421.
Boston, 4, 13, 14. 15, 45, 49, 63, 78, 79,
213, 289, 308. 329, 427, 471.
prisoners from, 35. *5
enemy's force fitting out at, 52.
General Court at, 66.
list of houses occupied by troops at, 89.
, to be paid for, 221.
suggestion to repossess harbour of,
163.
letter dated at, 510.
Botsford, Amos, certificate by, 87.
Bourdett. Oliver, Wag. Mast. Gen., 323.
Boven or Bowne, Jonathan, certificate bv,
427.
Bowen, Russell, 300.
Boyd, James, 398.
Brabazon, Capt. Edward, 79.
Braddock, Genl., 85.
Bradly, Mr., 223.
Bradshaw, Peter, refugee, 514.
Brady :
Richard, 332.
William, refugee, petition, 394.
Brailsford, John, 229.
Branson, EH, 536.
Brant, Joseph, note to, 337.
Brearly, Chief Justice David, letter from,
487.
Bremerlehe, letters and papers dated at,
270, 272. 274, 276.
Brereton, Maj. William, 389.
letter from, 387.
Brest Fleet, 420.
Bridgeman, Mr., 66.
Bridgham :
E.. certificate by, 78.
Mr., 460, 532.
Brimstone Hill, St. Christopher's, 420, 475.
Brinley, George, Dep. Com. Genl., 501.
Brissant or Brissaut, Lieut., 473.
exchange of, 547.
Broad River, South Carolina, 200, 203.
Bromfield, Maj. Stephen, 538.
Brooklyn, 349, 353.
letters or papers dated at, 67, 131, 321,
323, 326, 391, 475. 491, 511.
Brower or Browry, Elizabeth, refugee, 12.
, and Jemima, 118.
Brown :
David, 70.
Dorcas, petition from, 113.
Lieut. Ebenezer, 253.
559
Brown — contd.
James, 508.
Thomas, Lt, Col. of Rangers, 93, 100,
105, 117, 128. 134, 176, 225, 226,
520.
, appointed Supt. of Creek and
Cherokee nations, 59.
, corps of, 112, 403, 447.
, muster roll of his company, 79.
, letters from, 130, 221, 359.
, letters to, 109, 152. 209.
, offers to perform duties of Supt
of Indian affairs, 426.
William, 87.
Capt,, 390.
— , of Locock and Brown, 229.
Browne :
Maj. D. Isaac, certificates by, 334, 382,
495.
Rev. Isaac, certificates by, 120, 139.
229, 230.
Montfort, Brig. Gen., Gov. of Bahamas,
518, 519.
, letter from, 416.
, letter to, 339.
P., certificate by, 229.
William, Gov. of Bermudas, letters
from, 498, 521.
, letters to, 519. 54.").
Brownlow, Major, 291.
Bruce :
Lt. Col. A(ndrew), letters from, 68,
267, 270, 298.
, letter to, 69.
Lt. Col. James, in Nova Scotia, after-
wards Brig. Gen., 34, 61, 84, 208,
249, 250, 317, 532.
, letters from, 35, 36, 288, 289,
325.
, and six other officers, 384.
, letters to, 34, 295.
, precedence of Goreham, 168 ;
and temporary command in Nova
Scotia, 276-7, 288-9, 295, 300.
, has leave to go to New York,
397
, in New York, 429, 430.
Col., 248.
Dr., 73.
Capt. of Orange Rangers, 250.
Bruen, Maj. Henry, 231, 333.
letters from, 168, 322, 326, 328, 331.
letters to, 279, 327, 377.
and Capt. Archibald Robertson, Dep.
Qj. Mr. Genls., 357,-376.
, certificate by, 433.
, letters from, 314, 315, 320, 331.
, letters to, 170, 328, 330, 340.
Bruere, Geo., Gov. or Lieut. Gov. of
Bermuda, 126, 227, 228.
letters from, 260, 309.
Brunswick troops, subsistence for, 500.
Brush, Margaret, widow of Crean, 116.
Buchanan, Peter, 296.
Buckner, Capt., 156.
Bucks Co., Pa., 408.:
Buffaloe Creek, letter dated from, 36.
Buford, Col., 143.
Bull, William, Lieut. Gov. of S. Carolina,
417, 423.
letters from, 360, 400, 498.
memorial from, 512.
Biinau, Lt. de, memorial of, 531.
warrant to pay to, 541.
Bunch, George, 453.
Burgess, Capt., 50.
Burgoyne, Gen., 195.
his army mentioned, 62, 119, 425.
(See also Troops of Convention.)
recalled by Congress, 265, 269, 281.
question of exchange of, 354, 358, 365,
382, 384 ; settled, 397.
Burgoyne, Col. John, 551.
Burke :
Edmund, 454, 489.
John, of Antigua, 82, 183.
Richard, 446, 511.
, letters from, 458, 484,' 511, 524.
Gov. [Thomas], 391.
Burnett :
Lt. Robert, 109.
Capt., in the navy, 156.
Burrard, Capt., 38.
Hurt, Gov. Win. Mathew, letter from, 82.
Burton, (American), escapes from
prison, 292.
Busby Park, letter dated from, 301.
Buskirk :
Lt. Col. Abram, certificates by, 35,
51, 68, US. 238, 252, 300, 334, 362.
420, 495.
, his battalion. 536.
Capt. Lawrence, 70.
Buswick (Bushwik), papers dated at, 94,
500.
i Sutler :
Maj. John, 36.
, letters from, 6, 21, 23, 24, 36.
John, agent at Halifax, 2, 35.
Capt. Walter, letters to, 6.
William, 497.
Col. [qy. meant for Maj. John], his
inilitia, 1.
Butson. Alchey or Alliche, refugee, 55, 62,
119.
Byrd's Plantation, 584.
Byron, Admiral, 8, 40, 65, 122.
Cadiz, 346.
Cagigal, Juan Manuel de, Lieut. Gen., and
Gov. of Havannah, Bahamas sur-
render to, 483, 484, 489.
forces under, in attack on New Pro-
vidence, 522.
letters from, 457, 514.
signs cartel, 351.
Caentuck, 225.
560
Cain Hoy, 403.
Caithness, Earl of, 81.
Calder, Sir Henry, 231.
Calef, Dr. John, agreement with Hy.
Goldthwaite, 118.
testimonials to, 407, 420.
Callbeck, Capt, Phillips, 84, 189, 200. 249,
250, 305.
his company, 23. 192, 251. 262. 295.
hardships of, 197, 200.
letters from, 24, 59.
letter to, 307.
memorials from, 192, 196, 262 ; men-
tioned, 196, 199.
Callelo, Mary, widow of Hamilton Callelo,
refugee, 292, 375.
Cambel, John, of the Engineers, 129.
letter from, 94.
Camden (S. Carolina), 143, 223, 254, 256,
271, 283, 400.
battle of, 188, 215.
field return of troops under Cornwallis
at. 171.
letters dated from, 133, 171, 172, 173.
176, 216, 234, 243, 245, 247, 260.
Cameron :
Alexander, Supt. of Indian Affairs, 32,
63, 82, 103, 109, 193.
, accounts, 108, 116, 123, 127, 146,
228.
. certified by, 93, 107, 119,
124, 127, 130, 133, 142. 143,
146-149.
, letters from, 50, 72, 74, 76, 139,
145, 159, 175.
, letters to, 63, 65, 115, 140, 148,
365.
, illness of, 364.
, question of his successor, 373,
392, 424.
Alexander, printer, 501. {See also
Macdonald and.)
D., 539.
Lieut., 390.
Camm, Rev. Mr., 22.
Campbell :
Capt. Alex.. 143, 172, 198, 258, 269.
Brig. Gen. Archibald, Lt. Gov. of
Jamaica, letters from, 415, 431, 490,
493, 526, 543.
, signs Intelligence, 523.
, letters to, 474, 476, 525.
Capt. Archibald (74th), 15, 52, 62.
, letter from, 53.
Archibald,paymaster of 69th, 403, 539.
Lt. Colin, 292.
Colin (may be same as above), 504.
Capt. Donald, 292.
Dugald, 292, 305.
Duncan, 542.
James, maj. of brigade, paymaster in
W. Florida, 51, 76, 122, 187, 193.
510.
, accounts, 72, 186, 500.
, certificate by, 387.
, letters from, 26, 27, 28, 29, 65,
115, 140, 270, 365, 375.
Campbell, James — contd.
letters to, 26, 29, 139.
, detained as prisoner of war, 286,
301, 372, 373, 489, 494, 510.
, signs Return, 278.
John, Maj. Genl. or Lt. Genl, com-
manding in W. Florida, 22, 38, 68,
75, 77, 87, 98, 103. 124, 238, 301.
439, 518, 519.
, letters from, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33,
57. 59, 72, 88, 89, 93, 105, 107, 1 14.
121, 124, 148, 154, 162, 164, 165,
167, 184, 201, 209, 225, 233, 234,
246, 267, 279, 281. 285, 300, 302,
310, 422.
, letters and memorials to. 8, 29,
30, 52, 64, 95, 102, 112, 128, 145,
175, 193, 202, 332, 339, 354, 355,
365, 367, 384, 395, 457. 493, 496,
503, 504, 514.
, accounts, 146-7, 158.
, approves accounts, 186-7. 228.
550.
, orders by, 76.
, proclamation, 31.
, in connection with the Indians
under his command, 159-60.
, in connection with his provincial
regiments, 160.
, dispute with Gov. Chester,
164-5.
, plans attack on Mobile, 233 ;
which is repulsed, 234.
, surrenders at Pensacola to the
Spaniards, 279, 281, 286.
, sent to Havana, 286.
, dispute with Galvez over
prisoners, 285, 287, 300-1, 372-3.
, warrant to, 550.
John, Lt. Col. 74th, later Brig. Gen.,
15, 17, 19, 83, 143, 183, 199, 298.
304, 325, 343, 382, 387. 460, 462,
504.
, letters from, 172, 174, 258, 292,
299, 300, 317, 318, 341, 344, 368,
397, 460, 461, 489, 524, 532, 542.
, letters and memorials to, 188,
269, 288, 298, 299, 303, 305, 318,
329, 429, 453, 458. 460, 540, 544.
, complains of juniors being placed
over him, 250.
, to succeed Maclean in Nova
Scotia, 288, 295.
, leaves Penobscot to take com-
mand at Halifax, 292, 303.
, signs pay list, 293.
, commands Light Infantry Co. of
74th. 322.
Maj. John, Volunteers of Ireland,
certificate by, 384.
John, engineer. See Cambel.
John, Lieut. (74th), 258.
signs pav lists, 322, 343.
John; Mr. (Nova Scotia), 529.
Neil, Lt., 84.
Capt. Pat., 59.
Lt. Smollet, 135, 188.
561
Campbell — contd.
Thos. B., surgeon, 271.
Major, 74th, 200.
Capt., 112.
Capt., of the 33rd, 268.
Capt., (junr.), 74th. 292.
Capt., S. Carolina Regt., killed, 388,
389.
Capt., ditto, 389.
Lieut., 143.
Mr., 345.
See Thompson and Campbell.
Campeachy, 233, 522.
Canada, 114, 138, 142, 144. 152, 156, 221,
295, 409, 425.
Indians of, 36.
expected attack on, 180.
Canadasagoe or Canadasego, letters dated
at, 6, 24.
Canawagaras, letter dated at, 24.
" Candid Retrospect of the American
War," account for printing, 449.
Cane Acre, letter dated at, 448.
Cape Fear or Cape Fear River, 210.
expedition to, 135, 208, 209, 213, 234,
254.
garrison withdrawn, 348.
Cape Francois, 431, 457, 458, 476, 489, 490,
493, 522, 525, 526, 527, 543.
Cape Nichola Mole, 408.
Carleton :
.Sir Guy, commander in chief (1782-
1783), 114, 221, 441, 446, 454, 460,
474, 475, 508, 543.
, commission, warrants. &c, to,
410, 413, 420, 430.
, letters from, 480, 482, 483, 486,
488, 493, 496, 500, 504, 506, 509,
510, 517, 519, 522, 524, 525, 527,
529.
, letters, petitions, &c, to, 106,
278, 344, 408, 427, 431, 432, 441,
453, 458, 460, 462, 465, 471, 474,
475, 478, 479, 481-495, 497-507,
509-514, 517-533, 541-547, 553.
, papers addressed to, 163, 496.
, secretary of. See Morgann.
, starting for America, 416.
, and Rear Adml. Digby. See
Commissioners for restoring peace.
Lady Maria, 106, 345.
Island, Indian message dated at, 14.
Carlisle, Earl of, 506. (See also Commis-
sioners for restoring peace.)
Carolina or the Carolinas, 75, 111, 208, 296,
367, 417. {See also North and South
Carolina. )
Carpenter, Archelaus, refugee, 533.
Carrington, Lt. Col. Edward, 102.
letter to, 99.
cartel arranged by, 275.
Carrique, Richard, Lt., 16th Foot, letter
from, 167.
Can oil, Lt., 411.
Carter, Col., letter dated from house of, 9.
Carteret, H. F. See Barrington and.
Carthagena, 523.
Carthrae or Carfrae, Lieut., 16, 17, 50.
Casco Bay, 45.
Castle William (near Boston), 80.
Cataragaras, letter dated from, 23.
Catawba, 200, 203, 234, 242, 243.
return of casualties and prisoners under
Tarleton at the Fords, 171.
Cathcart, Lord, 68, 285.
memorial of, 68.
letter from, 73.
Cedars, the, 468.
proposed exchange of prisoners taken
at, 382.
Cessation or suspension of hostilities, 504.
Chacto Point, letter dated at, 95.
Chads, Capt. Henry, agent for transports,
313, 329, 445, 485.. 489.
letter from, 316.
to, 319.
returns of vessels, 308, 316.
Chalmers, Lt. Col. (of the Maryland
Loyalists), 175, 310.
his corps, 8.
Chaloner, Walter, commissary of prisoners,
470.
letter to, 444.
Chamberlain, Capt., 453.
Champagne, Capt. Forbes, 225, 274.
Champlain, Lake, 311.
Chandler :
J., certificate by, 87.
Joshua, letter to, 94.
Chapman, Capt., certificate by, 119.
Charlestown, S. Carolina. 78, 104, 111, 125,
129, 130, 137, 150, 158, 176, 209,
210, 233, 238, 239, 254, 256, 260,
261, 283, 306, 307, 320. 375, 398,
448, 456, 495.
Bar, 77.
Neck, 113, 125, 336, 354.
letters, &c, dated at or near, 101, 119.
120, 121-123, 125-129, 131-133,
135, 136, 142, 143, 145. 149, 156-
158, 167-169, 181, 209, 223, 226,
239, 240, 242, 245, 246, 248, 252,
267, 270, 271, 276, 277, 285. 286,
302, 307, 314, 316-318, 321, 325,
327, 336, 337, 348, 353, 357-360,
363, 370, 373. 374, 381, 384, 386,
388-395, 400, 410, 415, 417-419,
422, 435, 438, 446, 447, 456, 458,
463, 467, 470-472, 474, 475, 477,
480, 481, 483-485, 491, 498, 499,
501, 512, 513, 518, 520, 521, 524,
525, 543-546.
Clinton's preparations for attacking,
91-92-93, 96.
surrender, or capitulation, or Clinton's
success, alluded to, 120, 121, 125,
128, 129, 138, 141, 143, 149, 156,
159, 174, 181, 423, 435, 467.
commissaries appointed for captured
property, 89 ; regulations men-
tioned, 92.
report on captured property in, and
neighbourhood, 133 ; mentioned,
135 ; trustees appointed, 136 ;
2 N
562
Charlestcwn — contd.
con mission to Crrden to superin-
tend, 183 ; letter to trustees, 231 ;
(See also Moncrief and others.)
division of spoil between naval and
military captors, 125 ; referred to
the King, 136.
commandant of, 135.
handbill dispersed in, 137.
police begin to act for, 158 : Board of
Police in, 325, 423. (See also S.
Carolina.)
in connection with prisoners, 180, 183,
189, 272, 280, 281, 283, 317, 320,
327, 348, 438.
court martial held at, 220, 283.
captain of port of, 275.
transports sent home from, 290.
cannon to be sent to Bahamas, 299.
merchants of, memorials, 325, 467.
Leslie to proceed to, 326, 344.
the chief object of his attention, 344.
stores for, 345, 401.
dep. com. of accounts to be stationed
at, 364 ; Baine recommended, 369.
(See also under Bean.)
court of enquiry at, 351.
its defences and works, 354, 388, 395,
419.
Leslie on the defence of, 378, 379.
Craig's detachment arrives at,357, 378.
not to be reinforced, 365.
warrants granted at, 377.
court of enquiry held at, 387.
loyalists fed from King's stores at, 388.
barrack master of, 426.
agent for transports, 445.
Leslie ordered to detach troops from,
for Jamaica or W. Indies, 420-1
on the question of such detachment
447, 450, 452, 453, 476, 505
reports of a Board against the pro
posal, 451, 456, 469, 470, 472
Leslie cannot detach, 472 ; a lesser
number may be detached, 472 ; or
order considered countermanded,
473 ; O'Hara sent to, 450, 476.
forces in or round, 452.
necessary for defence of, 446, 470,
476.
necessity of increased naval force, 475.
change in disposition of people, 475.
American policy to straiten garrison
of, 464.
dispute over provisions at, 481, 484.
rents for houses in, occupied as bar-
racks, &c, 488, 520, 521.
civil branch of R. Artillery at, 490.
ordnance at, 490.
account of stores and provisions, 499.
state of detachment under O'Hara at,
526.
question of evacuation, 470 ; trans-
ports to receive garrison, 378 ;
preparations, 495, 500, 520. 543.
Charlotte :
Precinct, New York Province, 516.
Charlotte — con td.
Town, Island of St. John, 201.
, defence of, 190.
, letters and memorials dated
from, 4, 14, 24, 59, 185, 188, 189,
312, 332.
Charlotteville or Charlottesville, Virginia,
9, 10, 36, 43, 164.
letters, &c, dated at, 5, 8, 10, 11.
Chatham :
Barracks (England), letters dated at,
278, 483.
(New Jersey), 44, 49.
, letters dated from, 46, 47.
(perhaps Pennsylvania), letter dated
at. 510.
Cheap, Lt.. 258, 269.
Chelsea [Hospital], 110.
Cherry, George, letters from, 340, 341, 484,
490, 491, 506.
Chesapeak, the 173, 288, 337, 368, 413,
433, 542.
operations in, 156, 157.
fleet and army in, 248.
French ships in, 248.
, block the British, 252.
, leave, 252.
Corn wall is advised to go to, 269.
troops sent to, under de Voit, 273.
drivers, waggons, &c, with the corps
up, 327, 333.
tools sent to, 369.
letter dated from off, 344.
prizes taken in, 413.
Chester :
Peter, Gov. of West Florida, 33, 159, 193.
, dispute with Gen. Campbell.
164, 165.
, letters from, 29, 30, 59, 91, 286 ;
mentioned, 365, 375.
letters to, 28, 29, 33, 56, 76, 164,
165.
County, Pennsylvania, 211.
Chestnut Hill, 67. "
Chew, Joseph, Sec. for Indian Affairs, 90.
certificate by, 461.
list of rangers, &c, 235.
Child, Mrs. Francis, memorial, 319.
Chilmark, 139.
Chipman, W., 534, 535, 536.
Chissolm, Surgeon, 482.
Chittenden, Gov. Thos., letter from, 211.
219.
commission from, 297.
Cholderton, letter dated from, 81.
Christie :
Brig. Gen. Gabriel, letter from, 310.
Capt. John, 78.
Chrystie, Capt. Adam, 310, 422.
letter from, 439.
Chucknut, letter dated from, 21.
Churchill, Capt., 455.
Clark :
Col. G. R. (American), 409.
, letter from, 38.
Malkham, receipt, 87.
Samuel, petition from, 279,
5133
Clarke :
Alured, Lt, Col. or Brig. Gen., 128, 241,
302, 303, 306, 307, 315, 336, 380,
385, 417, 456, 457, 475, 483, 518,
546.
, joint statement by, 399.
, letters from, 128, 238, 366, 447,
510.
. letters to, 125, 158, 237. 380, 496.
, succeeds Prevost, 125.
, troops under, 400.
, pay for, 551.
Arthur, account, 78.
Francis Rush, letter to, 285.
John, letter from, 375.
Jonathan, commissary gen. to Troops
of Convention, 9, 11, 156.
, report from, 8.
Col. Thos., letters to, 314, 316.
Lt. Col. {should be Clerk, which see].
Clayton :
R., letter from, 335.
Capt. Robt., 20, 230, 339.
Clement, John, Deputy Secretary, signs
cartel, 351.
Clerk :
Lt. Col, barrack-master gen., 148,
154.
, letter to, 144.
Dr. Thos., physician to the forces, 286.
Clinton :
George, Governor of the State of New
York, 20.
, letter to, 211.
Sir Henry, General, and Commander
in Chief in America, mentioned,
passim, 1-480.
, letters, memorials, &c, from and
to, passim, 1-494.
, proclamations, 65, 97, 104, 126,
127, 219, 298, 503.
, wishes to resign, 13.
, orders evacuation of Rhode
Island, 48.
, sends assistance to Haldimand,
51.
, will send reinforcement to
Halifax, 53.
, decides against it, 55.
, not allowed to resign to Corn-
wallis, 57.
, his expedition to the southward,
77, 89, 91-93, 97, 99, 100, 102, 103,
104, 106.
, instructed to send commissaries'
accounts to be laid before Commons,
90.
, Charlestown surrenders to, 121.
, leaves Cornwallis in command
and returns to New York, 129, 132,
143.
, examines expenditure, 144, 145,
148.
, takes position on North River,
156.
, seeks redress for prisoners of
Troops of Convention, 161.
Clinton, Sir Henry — contd.
, apprehends attack on New York,
180.
, endeavours to save Andre, 185,
186, 188.
, represents need of supplies, 196.
, comparative expense of depart-
ments under his and Sir Wm.
Howe's commands, 227, 230. See
further under Troops, departments.
, asked to examine into increased
cost of supplies, 256.
, advises Cornwallis to go to Chesa-
peak, 269.
, summons board of accounts,
312. See further under Board of
Accounts.
, goes to Chesapeak [to relieve
Cornwallis], 344, 345.
, presides over Board of General
Officers, 380. See further Board of
General Officers.
, observations on Drummond's
papers and the Board which con-
sidered them, 385.
, suggests expedition up the Dela-
ware, 414.
, cannot spare men from New
York for West Indies, 420-421.
, allowed to resign and return
home, 412, 472, 473-4, 476, 478, 509.
, troops under. See the item
Troops.
army list for 1779, 79-80.
, (See also Commissioners for
restoring peace.)
Lord John, 435.
Closson, Nathan, refugee, 356.
Clousdal or Cloudsdal, Thomas, refugee, 77,
168.
Clowes, S., certificate by, 68.
Cluett, John T., 151.
Coates, Colonel, 452, 468.
Cobham (Virginia), letter dated at, 297.
Cochran, John, memorial from, 63.
Cochrane, Mrs., loyalist, 231.
Cockburn, John, Lt. Royal Artillery,
account, 162.
Cockell, Teesdale, 204, 218, 243, 279, 294.
Cockenhausen, Baron de, letter from, 279.
Cockspur (Georgia), 104.
Coddington, Reuben, memorial, 393.
Coffee, 321.
Coffin:
Thomas Aston, note and letters from
212, 247, 426.
, warrant to. 437.
Major [John], 389.
Colbert, Captain James, Commissary in W.
Florida, account, 163.
Indian talk to, 63.
letter from, 63.
receipts to, 87, 134.
Colden, Cadwallader, certificate by, 381.
pay to, 553.
Colleton's House, Hospital at Fair Lawn,
loss of, 351, 387, 391.
564
Collier, Sir George, Commodore, 16, 17.
joint proclamation by, 18.
letters from-, 12, 18.
Collins :
John, 146.
Captain (naval), 61, 524.
Colpoys, Captain John, 206.
letter from, 530.
letter to, 482.
Colvill, Lt. Hugh, 492, 539.
Commins, Patrick, petition of, 553.
Commissaries of Captures, 222, 226, 296.
Commissary General, 296, 311, 345, 497,
525. (See also Wier.)
Commissioners :
of Accounts, 291.
for Sick and Wounded Seamen, letters
and instructions from, 399, 494.
495.
, letter to, 347.
of the Navy See Navy Board.
for Victualling. See Victualling
Board.
for restoring peace (Carlisle, Clinton,
Eden, Johnstone), 506, 515.
, petition to, 445.
, (Clinton, and Arbuthnot), 165,
326.
, council to, 179.
, (Clinton and Digby), 359.
, (Carleton and Digby), letters
patent, 428.
, memorial to, 524.
Commons, House of, 242, 477, 504.
addresses, &c, 207, 355, 410.
resolutions, 90, 407.
votes, 528.
Concklin, Charity, 126.
Conclin, Captain, 107.
Congarees, post at, 248.
Congress, 18, 47, 82, 134, 152, 391, 401,
454, 498, 505.
agent of, at Machias, 2.
defied by Ethan Allen, 252.
letter from a member of, 255.
memorial to, 310.
President of, 9.
, letter to, 313.
negotiations with Vermont, 318-9.
resolves, 46, 310, 320; recalling
Burgoyne, 265.
Connecticut, 50, 61, 81, 82, 90, 95, 98. 103,
126, 192, 289, 339. 343. 427, 470, 504,
515.
Connanicut Island, 163.
Connolly, Lt. Col. Jno., letter from, 485,
488.
Connor :
[Constant], 274.
Hugh, letter from, 454.
Michael, case of, 454.
Conoochee, 110.
Conway, General, 512.
Cook:
Ann, memorial from, 50.
John, letter from, 516,
Nathaniel, 59.
Cooke, Robert and Charles, memorials of,
445 ; mentioned, 458.
Cooper :
Edward, town adjutant of Savannah,
125.
, claim for losses, 87, 101, 120.
Sir Grey, 123.
, letter from, 90.
, letters to, 22, 290.
Lieut, (may be same as Edward above),
457.
River, 379, 389, 435.
Coote, Captain, 524.
Cord's Ferry, 302.
Corke (Cork), 5, 165, 196. 248, 379, 401,
419, 440.
Army Vict nailing Office, papers dated at,
401, 413, 422, 426, 431, 440, 442,
447, 454, 460, 464, 465, 471, 484,
490, 491, 495, 497.
Corlies, William, memorial from, 518.
Corn, Peter, certificate from, 262.
Cornel, Joseph, account, 146.
Cornwallis :
Earl, 57, 114 136, 150, 158, 165, 169,
210, 213, 215, 220, 223, 238, 239,
243, 252, 254, 275, 276, 283, 288,
296, 297, 307, 315, 327, 328, 349,
350, 351, 367, 388. 391, 395, 438,
478, 486, 521, 538.
, letters, &c, from, 133, 145, 156,
157, 158, 167, 168, 171, 172, 173,
176, 183, 208, 210, 214, 215, 217,
224, 225, 232, 233, 236, 242, 252,
258, 259, 268, 269, 270, 271, 281,
284, 293. 297, 299, 300, 314, 321,
322, 326, 327, 330, 332, 334, 338,
358 ; letters mentioned, 209, 252.
to, 129, 131, 132, 135, 156,
" 157, 166, 209, 216, 218, 219, 221,
231, 232, 246, 252, 254, 269, 273,
284, 287, 288, 290, 293, 297, 304,
305, 308, 309, 327, 329, 333, 335,
342, 356 ; letter mentioned, 367.
, his army mentioned, 143, 256,
276, 345, 357, 394, 414, 452, 520.
, exchange of prisoners by, 275-6.
, left in command in Southern
district, 129, 130, 143 ; instructions
to, 132, 135.
, prepares to advance to N.
Carolina, 173.
, successes, 188, 242, 243. 246,
247, 260-1.
, casualties of troops under, at
Camden, 171.
, proclamation, 247.
, needs supplies, 267.
, advised to go to Chesapeak,
269.
, his situation alarming, 337.
, his fate, capture, capitulation,
&c, 346, 349, 362, 391, 393, 455
, is supplied with money by
Rochambeau, 235, 362, 373, 383.
, Leslie to succeed (in S. Carolina),
344.
565
Cornwallis, Earl — contd.
, Clinton defends his own action
with regard to. 368.
, question of his exchange, 354,
365, 382, 384, 398.
Captain Frederick, 538.
, cartel arranged by, 275.
(Nova Scotia), 41, 108.
Correy or Cory, Griffin, refugee, 68, 74.
Cortland, Major, certificate from, 502.
Cortlands Manor, 4, 97, 124, 261, 288, 402.
Cotter, Lt., 285.
Cottle, S., 139.
and Malatiah Davis, memorial, 524.
Cotton, Captain, 232.
Council of War, 363, 365, 416, 448, 530.
Covel, Captain Simeon, certificate from, 409.
Cowes, Isle of Wight, 419.
Army Victualling Office, 340, 341, 506.
Cowie, Andrew, accounts, 127.
Cowpen, affair of, 252.
Cox, Mair & Cox, Messrs., 150, 179.
letters from, 21, 329.
Coxe, Daniel, 198, 411, 479.
certificates by, 7, 12, 268, 445.
letters from, 447, 479, 529.
Craig, Captain or Major James Henry, 14,
49, 198, 348, 379. 388, 389, 390.
letters from, 242, 332.
his detachment arrives at Charlestown
from Wilmington, 357, 378.
his services commended, 378.
Cramahe, Mr., 345.
Crammond, Mr., 38.
Crannell, Bartholomew, certificate by, 372.
Crawford :
Anna, widow, 78.
dep. commissary gen. at Halifax,
527, 544.
Crosbie, Win., Aid de camp, Maj., Lt.-Col.,
barrack-master gen., 25, 70, 411,
478, 500, 515.
commission and instructions to, as
barrack- master-gen., 148 ; men-
tioned, 154.
letters from, 154, 220, 252, 313, 321,
322, 349, 381, 384, 399, 423, 427.
letters to, 320, 328, 378, 383, 394, 411,
425.
his accounts, 424, 428.
Cross Creek, 208, 261.
Crowell, Thomas, certificate by. 427.
Crowder, Mr., 4.
statement of cash by, 226.
(See also Gordon, Crowder & Biddulph. )
Cm den :
John, commission to, 183.
, letter from, 395.
Mr., may be John or James, 386. 423,
521, 544.
Cruger, Lt. Col. G. H., letter to, 171 ;
mentioned, 176.
report by, 481.
Cuba, 408, 526.
cartel with Jamaica, 351.
Governor of, 484.
slaves and free coloured people in, 523.
Cuff, Lt., 397.
Cumine, Ensign Archibald, letters from,
103.
Cummings :
John, certificate from, 409.
Lt. John, court-martial, 339.
Cunningham :
Capt. A. M., 539.
Capt. W., Provost-Martial, inventory
of lost property, 86.
Capt. William, company of, 539.
Curgenven, Capt. J., 4, 185, 289.
memorial from, 188.
Current, Daniel, 468, 469.
Curry, Joshua, refugee, 402.
Customs, Board or Officers of, 23, 189.
Cuyler, Col. Abraham, 215, 240, 293.
certificate by, 71.
Dalling, John, General and Governor of
Jamaica, 8, 38, 65, 87, 115, 122,
246, 276, 539.
letters from, 7, 209.
letter to, 34.
signs cartel, 351.
Dairy m pie :
Lord, 204.
William, Colonel, Brig. Gen., Maj.
Gen., Quarter- Master- General, com-
missioner to exchange prisoners,
227, 231,. 285, 314 335, 380.
, certificate signed bv, 433.
, letters from, 116, 144, 170, 217,
353, 356, 385, 410, 444, 459, 496.
, letters to, 349, 353, 354, 386,
415, 448, 500.
, one of a Board of General
Officers, 434.
, accounts of his department, 263,
552.
, observations, 357.
, remarks on answers of, 403.
, and Andrew Elliot, commis-
sioners to exchange prisoners,
, powers to, 424.
, instructions, 430.
, letters or papers from,
433, 438, 440, 441, 442, 443,
449, 450, 454, 455, 456, 459.
, letters to, 439, 442, 443,
444, 446, 448, 450, 451, 455,
457, 458, 459.
Danbury, 87.
Daniel's Island, 389, 403.
letter dated at, 402.
Dansey, Major, 388.
Darby :
Catherine, letter from, 26t>.
Captain C[hristopher], 539.
Darcus, James, 228.
566
Dartmouth, Lord, 513.
letter to, 407.
D'Aubant, Captain Abraham, engineer, 75,
141, 142, 152, 178, 305, 318.
commanding engineer at New York,
507.
letter from, 354.
letters to, 75, 206, 304.
return of tools, 451.
David or Davids, , exchange of, 362, i
547.
Davidson, General, 242, 243.
Davier, C. F. de, note signed by, 270.
Davies :
Captain William. 538.
Captain William (38th), 370.
William, petition from, 486.
Davis :
Benjamin, certificates by, 70, 87.
Lewis, surgeon, 382.
Lieut., 473.
Davis's House, letter dated at, 418.
Dawson, Lieut., 194, 199.
Dayton, Colonel, 424.
letter dated at his quarters, 510.
Dean :
Hugh, 375.
John, refugee, 87, 94, 95.
Deane, (mason), 60.
Deans, Captain (in the navy), 122.
detained prisoner by the Spaniards,
286, 301, 372, 489, 510.
Decker's Ferry, 383.
Defrendren, James, refugee, 267.
De Grey, Thomas, or Thomas, junior :
letters from, 41, 95, 104.
letters to, 41, 235.
Delancey :
James, certificate by, 502.
Major John, 164.
Brig. Gen. [Oliver], 430.
, evidence in favour of Lieut. Col.
Barton, 273.
, battalion of. See Provincial
Troops.
Major or Lieut. Col. Oliver, D.A.G.,
338, 516, 525, 534. 547.
, letters from, 198, 215, 235, 237,
243, 248, 265. 283, 303, 311, 327,
380, 512, 547.
, letters to, 236, 298, 328, 408,
4S9, 447, 475, 496, 519 ; mentioned,
282.
, notes, orders, or recommenda-
tions, 191, 212, 331, 363.
, signs papers, 551, 552.
, warrant to pay to, 543.
Delaware, 211, 413, 494.
suggested (British) expedition to
destroy shipping, &c, 414, 416,
434.
loyalists of, 505.
Delazeyle, William, 362.
Dennison, Gideon, 541.
Denson, Lieut. Col. H. D., 83, 212, 213.
Denyse's or Denizes (Long Island), 53,
155, 531.
De Peyster :
Major A. S., 225.
, letter from, 109.
, letter to, 325.
Captain A., 248, 535.
Desbrisay :
Jasper, son of Thos., 312.
Lt. Gov. Thomas, letters from, 189,312.
, letters to, 354.
Descoutures, Lt., exchange of, 473, 547.
Destouches, Chev., 259.
Detroit, 52, 409.
letter dated at, 109.
De Wint, M., 250.
Dews, Robert, account, 146.
Dickinson, Tertullus, certificates from,
123, 261.
Dickson, Lt. Col. Alexander, 8, 31, 122.
letter from, 52.
letter and address to, 27, 46.
critical position at Manchac and
Baton Rouge, 31, 32, 33.
capitulation of, 37, 57, 63, 71.
signs return of prisoners, 51.
contingent accounts of, 187.
Diefendorf, George, refugee, 280.
Diemer, Capt. Frederick de, 539.
Digby, Rear Adml. Robert, 105, 380, 402,
434, 440, 443, 457, 475, 482, 514,
520, 530, 511.
letters from, 411, 485.
letters and memorial to, 414, 488,
495, 518
signs council of war, 363.
Dight, J. B., 35.
Dixon, Lt. Col. See Dickson.
Dob, Martin, refugee, 320.
Dobbs, Walter, 394.
Dobbs' Ferrv, 186.
Dobson, David, 384.
memorial, 399.
Docksteder, Lt. John, letter from, 23.
Donald, Robert, account of, 98.
Donnelly, Mary, petition from, 116.
Dorchester, 357.
Doughty, Chas., surgeon, 61.
Doyle :
William, clerk, letter from, 157.
Lt. Col., 347, 362.
Maj., 404.
, letters from and to, 387.
Drake :
Margaret, refugee, 236.
Randolph, refugee, 113.
Drake's plantation, 407.
letter dated at, 403.
Drayton, Mr., Chief Justice of E. Florida,
127, 128.
Driskill, Mary, petition of, 67.
Driver, John and Catherine, refugees, 409.
Drummond :
Maj. Duncan, commissary of accounts,
224, 227, 278, 305, 316, 330, 342,
369 513.
, 'letters from, 170, 302, 309, 352,
364, 378, 380, 383, 386, 394, 411,
415, 419, 424, 425, 428, 462, 463.
567
Drummond, Maj. Duncan — contd.
, letters to, 167, 311, 330, 380,
381, 384, 399, 405, 410, 415, 416,
423, 427, 441, 446, 462.
, to meet Board touching ex-
penditure, &c, 311, 312.
, remarks of, and observations on
the quarter master general's
accounts, 335.
, answers to these remarks,
335.
, submits papers to the Board,
352, 356-7 ; papers mentioned, 359,
361 ; opinion of Board thereon and
withdrawal of proposals, 361-2 ;
his observations mentioned, 371.
, Clinton's observations on papers
of, and on the Board of Officers, &c,
385.
, remarks on answers given in by
Quarter Master General Dalrymple,
403.
, withholds certificates to ac-
counts, 386, 410, 411, 415.
, asked to hasten the business,
416.
, replies, 419.
, further request and replies, 423,
424, 427, 428.
, Board appointed to examine his
papers, 433, 441.
, asked to furnish his observations
on commissary general's accounts,
446.
, asked for determination on
accounts of depts., 462.
, replies, 462, 463.
, to examine Mr. Wier's papers,
426.
, certifies accounts, 397, 437, 500,
507, 534, 548, 549, 551, 552.
, account of expenses in Com-
missary of Accounts' office, 480.
George, certificate by, 77.
Mr. See Harley and Drummond.
Drury, Capt. James, 538.
Dubois, Peter, certificates by, 229, 230.
Dubuisson, Yicomte, 266.
Du Buy, Lt. Col, 321.
Dumaresq, Philip, memorial, 308.
Dumplins, The, 163,
Duncan :
Thomas, certificate by, 98.
Wm., chaplain. 6.
, certificate by, 121.
, memorial from, 6.
Duncanson, Lt. Robert, 56, 90, 143.
Dundas, Capt. Ralph, letter from, 305.
Dundass, Lt. Col., letter to, 219.
Dunglass, Lord, wounded. 261.
Dunlop :
Lt. James, 198.
Major, 327.
Dunmore, Earl of, 338, 453.
letter and petition to, 465, 493.
Dupont and Ogilvie, Messrs., 511.
Du Portail, Gen., 246.
Durnford :
Lt. [Andrew], 99, 103, 106, 336.
Capt. Elias, 8, 130.
, account, 143.
, besieged at Mobile, Fort Char-
lotte, 95.
, capitulates, 102.
, certificates by, 77, 82, 85.
, letters from, 95, 102.
, letter to, 95.
Durouzeaux, James, 103.
Dusenbury, Peter, refugee, 422.
Dutchess County (New York), 120, 279,
320, 344, 356, 363, 516.
Duxcent's Plantation, letter dated at, 405.
D'Veber, Lt, Col., 493.
Dyckman or Dychman, Cornelius, petition
from, 239.
E
Earl, Capt., recommendation by, 118.
East Florida, 28, 106, 132, 307, 477.
provisions or stores for forces in, 44,
256, 464.
sketch of the province, mentioned, 64.
need of troops for, 67.
return of ordnance, 105.
faction in, 127.
Indians in connection with, 130, 131.
152.
expected attack by Spaniards, 238,
240, 359, 330.
capture of merchantmen, 270.
accounts of, 291, 426.
question of defence of, 336.
memorial of inhabitants of, 376.
situation in, 510.
on evacuation of, 513, 520, 524, 525,
527.
, is a defence against Spanish
attacks, 513.
, list of settlers and owners, 513.
, to be an asylum for refugees,
527, 546.
, loyalists distressed, 529, 531
, memorial from proprietors, 525.
, addresses and resolutions of
assembly, 528, 529, 531.
(See also Gov. Tonyn.)
Easton, 46, 47.
East River, 369.
Ebenezer, 9G, 100, 110, 128, 306, 315, 342.
paper dated at, 401.
Ecker or Eckerson, Margaret, 163.
Eddisto (Edisto), 379. 389, 463.
Eddy, Sykes & Co., 394.
contract with, 397.
Eden [William], 515. See also Commis-
sioners for restoring peace.
Edgartown, Mass. Bay, letter from, 126.
Edinburgh Eveninj Post, 493
568
Edwards :
Capt. James, warrant to, 343.
Peter, Clerk of Public Accounts.
E. Florida, 118, 131.
Mr. (perhaps same as foregoing), 53.
Eitell, Lt. Col., 549.
Elizabeth City, Virginia, paper dated at, 502.
Elizabeth River, 157, 273.
Elizabeth Town, 36, 46, 47, 67, 157, 160,
168, 174, 176, 177, 184, 189, 354,
469.
letters, &c, dated at, 43. 44, 362, 365,
382, 383, 385, 386, 423, 438, 440,
441, 442, 443, 444, 449, 450, 454,
455, 456, 458, 459.
Elliot, Andrew, superintendent of port of
New York, superintendent of police,
&c, 76, 254, 376, 430, 448.
accounts of pay due to, 465, 477.
cannot be spared to go to England,
363.
deposition of, 445.
letters from, 284, 301.
letter to, 445.
propositions, report, statement, 228,
301, 503.
recommended to succeed Wier as
commissary gen., 348.
writes as one of a council, 179.
Ellis :
Francis, 447.
James, 268.
Henry, certificate by, 320.
Welbore, 471, 544.
, letters from, 398, 412, 414, 427,
429, 431, 432.
, letters to, 410, 414, 416.
Ellison, Thomas, certificate by, 94.
Elphinston, Capt., 500.
Ely, Lt. Col., 85.
Emmerick, Lt. Col. A., 528.
Eiskine :
Sir William, 73, 285, 434.
, certificate from, 290.
, letter from, 445.
Major, 174.
Escambia River, 146, 147.
Esopns, 50.
Espeleta or Ezpeletta, Don Joseph, gen.,
373.
letters to, 365, 375.
Estaing, Comte d', 7, 29, 39, 40, 42. 51,
55, 64, 71, 75, 105, 125.
letters from, 34, 35.
letters to, 34, 35, 47.
manifesto of, mentioned, 2.
list of ships under command of, 56.
and Maj. Gen. Lincoln, letter from, 47.
Eutaw Springs, action at, referred to, 350.
367.
Evans, Capt., 125.
Eve, Anne, wife of Capt. Oswald Eve,
memorial from, 268.
Everitt, Capt. Chas., letter from, 305.
Exeter (America), letter dated at, 292.
Eyre. Maj. or Lt. Col. Edmund, 396, 498.
letter from, 364.
Fage, Capt. Edward, letter from, 512.
Fairchild. Thomas, petition from, 519.
Fairfield, Connectictit, 3, 343.
Fair Lawn, loss of hospital at. 351, 387.
Falconer, John, & Co., 71, 77, 78.
accounts or receipts. 95, 116, 124,
146, 158, 187.
Falmouth (England), 181.
Falmouth (Maine), 258.
Fanning, Col. Edmund, 535.
certificates by, 55, 123, 126.
letters to, 22, 76.
his corps or regiment, 119, 248, 381,
471. (See also Provincial Troops,
King's American Regiment.)
Farley, Samuel, 402, 507, 527.
Farnham, Capt., 16, 17.
Farquharson, Walter, one of Commis-
sioners for Sick and Hurt, 399.
Fair, Thomas, 410.
Farrel, George, refugee, 262.
Farrington, Anthony, Maj. of artillery,
531.
letter from, 299.
returns by, 299, 300, 365.
and Capt. Spry, letter from, 365.
Faucitt, Maj. Gen. Wm., 274.
letters from, 272, 297.
note signed by, 270.
Fay:
Jonas (agent, with others, for Ver-
mont), commission to, 297.
, letter from, 313.
, proposals of, to Congress, 31S ;
and questions to, 319.
Maj. Joseph, letter from, 311.
, joint commissioner for Vermont,
333.
Featherstone, Capt., 49.
Fenwick :
Capt., his corps, 328.
Ensign, 173.
letters dated from, 91, 02.
Ferdinand, Duke, 217.
Ferguson :
Dr. Adam, letter from, 445.
Maj. Patrick, 71st regiment, 152, 225.
1 appointed inspector of militia,
&c, 126, 129.
, corps of, 91.
, letter to, 126.
, receipt, 119.
t note of money advanced to, 318.
Capt,, 114.
Field, Mr., 293, 294.
Finley, Jonathan, memorial from, 448.
Finucane, Andrew, 18, 55, 143, 300. 305.
318.
letters from, 462, 504.
569
Fisher :
James, letter from. 316.
John, letters from, 432, 499, 522.
Mr., 425, 433.'
Fitzgerald, Gerard, 193.
Fitzhugh, Cornet, 25.
Fitzsimons, Lt, 398.
Fiva, Anthony, interpreter, 553.
Flag of truce, 5, 20, 21, 46, 185, 186, 188,
206, 235, 238, 259, 268, 272, 373, 383,
428, 457, 458, 469, 471, 495, 502, 507,
515, 520, 541, 542. (See also "En-
deavour.")
Flanders, 87.
Flatt Bush, 364.
Fleet, navy, squadron. &c. (British), 95,
104, 115, 156, 163, 180, 193, 210,
223, 238, 270, 436.
under Sir Geo. Collier, at Penobscot,
12-13, 14-16.
non -arrival of, the cause of CornwalhV
misfortune, 368-9.
(See also the admirals — Arbuthnot,
Byron, Graves, Rodney.)
naval stores exported from St. John's,
E. Florida, 530.
ships of war, frigates, cruisers, &c,
61, 103, 122, 128, 135, 136, 181,
250, 252, 255, 363, 418, 436, 456,
476, 483. 520.
, want of, for convoys, 251, 252.
Fletchall, Thomas, letter from, 371.
Florida, 315. (-See East and West Florida. )
Flower, Mr., plantation of, 32.
Floyer, Lt., 237.
Flucker, Thomas, certificate from, 407.
Flushing, Long Island, 353.
papers dated at, 324, 519, 542.
Folliott, Georsre, memorial from, 353 ;
mentioned, 359.
Fooks, Capt., 502.
Forbes, Mr., 237, 238.
Ford, Lt., court martial on ; mentioned,
220.
Forman, David, certificate by, 459.
Forster, Capt. Anthony, letter to, 27.
memorial signed by, 202.
Forts :
Arbuthnot, 336, 390, 419, 456.
Charlotte, Mobile, capitulation. 102.
, defence of, mentioned, 174.
. letters dated from. 95, 102.
Cumberland, 1, 19. 55, 83, 140, 166,
318, 532.
Edward, 79.
Franklin, Lloyd's Neck, 346.
, papers dated at, 332, 343.
Frederick, 235.
George, Penobscot, 299.
, papers dated from, 118, 172,
258, 292.
, return of Royal Artillery at, 531.
George. Pensacola, 253, 278, 279, 285.
, letters dated at, 267. 270.
Griswold, return of casualties, &c,
at 332.
Howe, 1, 2, 61, 83, 289, 532.
Forts — contd.
Knyphausen, 323, 511, 528.
, papers dated at, 491, 511.
Lee, 528.
Massey, 288, 461.
, letter dated from, 34.
Montgomery, 100, 251.
Nassau, New Providence, Bahama
Islands, 242.
— — , papers dated at, 473, 482, 484.
Number 4, 180.
Paget, 227.
Panmure, 285, 510.
St. Mark's, 118.
Watson, Scot's Lake, Journal of
blockade at, 271.
William Henry, 85.
Foster, Moses, letter from, 195.
Foushee, W., 498.
Fowler :
C, certificate by, 422.
Jeremiah, petition from, 519.
Jonathan, certificates from, 262, 408.
461.
Weedon, 403.
Fox:
H. E., Lt. Col., 551.
John, 114.
Adjutant John, 232, 268.
France, La Motte Picquet sails from, 7.
Memoire justificatif pour servir de
Reponse a 1' Expose de la Cour
de la, 78. (See also French.)
Francklin, Michael, superintendent of
Indian affairs [in Nova Scotia], 224,
226, 303, 304.
his services, 1-2.
his accounts, 70.
letters from, 1, 172. 540.
letter to, 58.
Indian presents to be given to, 317.
Franklin :
John, 239.
Walter, 67.
Wm., late Gov. of New Jersey, presi-
dent of Board of Associated
Loyalists, 198, 237, 467.
, certificates or recommendation
of sundry loyalists, 47, 67, 68, 82,
98. 115/ 117, 118, 126, 137, 139,
141, 201, 229, 252, 339, 355, 356,
391. 400, 409, 420, 425, 427, 445,
462. 47<\ 508, 520, 521.
, letters from. 12, 181, 198, 220,
222, 225, 236, 237. 349, 354, 366,
388, 447, 467, 469, 479. 481, 519.
, letter from (as one of a council),
179.
, letters or petitions to, 118, 139,
225, 237, 332, 346, 348, 349, 386,
400, 412, 460, 466, 468, 518.
, commission and instructions
to, 211.
, evidence in favour of Lt. Col.
Barton, 273.
, signs proceedings of Board,
accounts, &c., 508, 554.
570
Franks, Mr., 330.
Fraser :
Elizabeth, certificate for, 126.
James, letter to, 267.
James, certifies account, 552.
Lt. Gen. 8., 79, 475, 486.
Wm., letter to, 272.
Dr., 317.
Lt., 143.
Mr., 328.
Frazer, James, 100.
Fredenburgh, Nicholas, petition from,
97.
Fredericksburg, 10, 11, 225.
Frederick town (Maryland), 10, 356,
542.
Freehold, 522.
Freligh, Abram., 516.
French :
alliance mentioned, 2.
assistance to Americans, 7.
capture St. Eustatius and St. Martin's,
371.
complain of prisoners being sent to
New York, 372.
fleet, squadron, ships, men of war,
frigates. &c, 2, 37, 39. 51, 141,
152, 156, 180, 181, 215, 246, 248,
252, 257, 284, 289, 317, 337, 348,
420, 446, 448, 457, 458, 527.
, thoughts on an expedition
against, at Rhode Island, 163.
, apprehended attack on Halifax
by, 461.
, leaves Martinique, 309.
. to combine with Spaniards
against Jamaica, 431, 450, 457,
458, 493.
, troops and ships at Cape
Francois, 490.
, Rodney's victory over, 490,
525, 526.
Indians attached to [French interest,
2.
inhabitants (in W. Florida), 201.
officers, 59.
, in the American service, 347.
, prisoners, 303.
prize, 317, 354.
taken at Charlestown, mentioned ex-
change of, 125.
troops or army, proposed expedition
against Canada, 409.
, infantry, 417.
, in Virginia and move southward,
433, 446. 456, 463, 476.
, in W. Indies, 543.
war (previous), 290.
wines, 280.
Fresh Meadows, Long Island, 326.
Fritch, John, refugee, 62.
Frost :
Caleb, certificates by; 118, 123, 262.
Jacob, certificates by, 261, 408.
Fuohs, Lt. Col. de, letter from, 542.
Fulkes, Lt., 327.
Furlong, Thomas, 442.
Fuser, Lt, Col. L. von, 39, 54, 67, 77, 85
87, 88, 89, 91, 96, 127.
letters from, 37, 38, 53, 55, 63, 71.
letters to, 40, 53, 57.
Fyers, Lt, 330, 507.
Gage, Gen., 290.
certificates from, 240, 290, 407.
Gaine, Hugh, letter to, 501.
Galbraith, Ann, certificate to, 129.
Galloway, J., certificate by, 20.
Galvez, Gen. Don Bernardo de, 31, 121,
122, 237, 375, 489.
letters from, 95, 112, 372, 373.
letters to, 95, 114, 510; letter men-
tioned, 225.
commission to an Indian, 46.
obliges Dickson and forts on Missis-
sippi (Manchac, &c.) to capitulate,
37, 63, 71, 72, 77.
besieges Mobile (Fort Charlotte), 95 ;
captures it, 102.
expected to attack Pensacola, 121,
124. (See further Pensacola.)
proposes neutrality of Indians, 193.
controversy with, touching prisoners,
285, 287, 300-1, 372-3, 489, 494.
forces under, for expedition against
Jamaica, 457, 458, 522.
Galvez Town, 31, 33, 522.
Gardiner :
Nathaniel, memorial from, 86.
(Capt. of a ship), 346.
Gardiner's Bay, 223, 252.
Gardner, Wm., dep. commissary gen., 186.
accounts of, 186.
Garner, Capt., 181.
Garth, Brig. Gen. George, 28. 29, 67, 76.
letter from, 373.
letters to, 56, 329.
Gates, Gen., 168, 169.
Gay, Samuel, 60.
Gay port, Capt., 264.
Gayton. Capt. George, commodore, 223.
letter from, 210.
passport from, 183.
removes troops from Hampton Road
to Charlestown, 223.
Gazeta de Madrid, 329, 365.
Geismar, Baron de, 5.
General Orders, 92, 332, 429.
George III., or the King. 115-6, 128, 148,
177, 228, 291, 293, 512.
papers laid before, referred to,
approved of, &c, 136. 151, 157, 179,
211, 214, 216, 217, 225, 241-244,
274, 275, 396, 478, 482.
speeches, &c, of, to Parliament, and
addresses of the Houses to, 154,
204, 207, 244, 355, 410, 504.
571
George III. — contd.
accepts Anhalt Troops, 270.
address of East Florida Assembly to,
531.
George's Island (entrance of Boston
Harbour), 163.
(near Halifax), 461.
George's River (Maine), 258.
George Town, 45, 78, 418, 544.
Georgia, 7, 38, 39, 82, 86, 99, 125, 127,
158, 302, 353, 389, 446, 477.
Assembly of, addresses, 402, 410, 507,
527.
Artillery (American troops), 183.
Attorney Gen. of, 158.
Governor of. See Wright.
Governor and Council of, 417, 424 ;
letter from, 373.
expected attack on, 5.
civil government established in, 29.
American forces spread over, 39 ; in
upper parts of, 59.
money for support of troops in, lost,
71.
Gov. Wright represents its defenceless
condition, 104 ; answered, 106.
repeats representation, 110-111.
body of horse desired, 111, 134-5.
accounts for troops in, 132.
stores or provisions for forces in. 5.
44, 256, 348, 460, 464, 465.
concerning: loyalists in, 130, 252, 306,
307, 342, 400 ; their interests
pleaded, 507, 509 ; question of con-
voy for planters' negroes to
Jamaica, &c, 520 ; loyal inhabi-
tants remove to E. Florida as a
refuge, 546.
inspection of refugees in, 234.
situation in, 306, 307, 315, 342, 366,
399, 402, 510.
Leslie detaches force to, 379, 390, 458.
enemy's force in, 418 ; Wayne in, 491.
losses of civil officers of, 506.
against evacuation of, 527.
Germain, Lord George. 8, 19. 65, 95, 111,
133. 165, 173, 223, 230, 239, 253,
260, 290, 291, 296, 333, 339, 355,
358, 392, 416, 471.
letters from, 2, 4, 21, 25, 34, 40, 41,
57, 58, 65. 69, 70, 82, 90, 91, 101,
102, 103, 107, 109, 114, 117, 118,
123, 137, 150, 151, 152, 154, 162,
167, 177, 184, 188, 191, 204, 207,
215, 217, 218, 222, 232, 240, 242,
244. 245, 246, 251, 253, 260, 275,
285, 286, 287, 291, 295, 296, 297,
299, 305, 308, 310, 326, 327, 328,
330, 333, 335, 338, 340, 341, 358,
360, 378, 395, 396; letters from,
mentioned, 1, 24, 172, 206, 299,
305, 354.
letters, memorials, &c, to, 13, 14, 24,
40, 43, 48, 49, 54, 55, 61, 69, 70, 72,
74, 94, 106, 114, 119, 122, 123, 136,
156, 171, 172, 176, 180, 184, 190,
198, 202, 206, 207, 216, 217, 218,
Germain, Lord George, letters, memorials,
&c. — contd.
237, 240, 250. 251, 254, 258, 266,
267, 269, 270, 271, 281, 282, 286,
288, 290, 295, 296, 298, 301, 303.
311, 313, 331, 332, 348, 356, 358,
361, 363, 366, 370, 371, 378, 386,
407, 409, 412, 420, 424, 428, 429,
430, 448, 463, 472; letters to,
mentioned, 365, 375.
German Troops, or foreign troops, used
generally (see specifically Hessians,
Waldeckers, &c), 274, 319, 384,
477, 484, 486.
accounts for, in Nova Scotia, 370, 465.
keep waggons and horses in good
order, 74.
offers to, to desert, 401.
officers, 231 ; printed list of officers,
79-80 ; officers, prisoners, 31.
prisoners of war in Pennsylvania, 363,
375, 394, 395, 408, 497.
recruits, 272, 274, 276, 460.
subsistence for, 517.
Germany, 40, 127.
Gibb, William, 389.
Gibraltar, 105.
I Gibson, Thomas, 76.
certificate for, 123
Gilles's troops, 406.
Gillmer or Gillmore, Robert, refugee, 413.
! Gillon, Alex., American Commodore, 522.
letter from, 483.
Glasgow, letter dated from, 53.
certificate dated from College at, 54.
Glazier or Glasier, Maj. or Lt. Col.
Beamsley, 88, 91, 112, 237, 238.
letter from, 84.
letter to, 496.
i Gloucester (Virginia), 368, 396, 548.
J Gloucester County, West New Jersey, 391.
Gold th wait, Abijail, refugee, 348.
Goldthwaite :
Henry, agreement with John Calef,
118.
Thomas, 20.
, letter from, 45.
, certificate from, 407.
Mr., 80.
Goodrich, James, junr., recommendation
by, 236.
Goose Creek, 357, 402.
Gordon :
Adam, 318, 513.
Lt. Col. Cosmo, 102, 244. 358, 377,
410.
Lt. Hugh Mackay, 122, 124, 193, 246,
281, 302.
Maj. James. 395.
, letters from, 501, 510.
, letter to, 421.
Mr., of the hospital, 227, 358.
Mr., letter from, 63.
Mr., statement of cash by, 226.
Crowder & Biddulph, Gordon &
Biddulph, or Gordon, Biddulph, &
Gordon, Messrs., 265, 537.
572
Gordon, Crowder & Biddulph — contd.
, statements of cash, 61, 77, 108,
145, 294, 336, 374, 436, 476, 493,
549.
, bills^drawn^by, 507, 554.
Goreham :
John, son of Joseph, 274.
Joseph, Lt. Col., 172.
, letters or memorials from, 140,
164, 166, 167, 168, 183, 228, 266,
274, 277.
, letter to, 272.
, disputes precedence of Lt. Col.
Bruce in Nova Scotia, 168, 273,
276-7, 288, 300.
Capt., 152.
Goshen, 409.
Gosling, Elizabeth, petition from, 200.
Gould :
Sir Charles, letters from, 244, 410.
, letter to, 377.
Maj. Gen. Paston, 387, 388, 468, 472.
Governors in North America and West
Indies, letter to, 222.
Gracie, George, letter from, 493.
Graham :
Charles, one of a Board of Field
Officers, 74.
James, 376.
John, Lt. Gov. of Georgia, 108, 234,
252, 399, 527.
, inspector of refugees, 252.
, letter from, 364.'
, letters to, 114, 252; mentioned,
134, 135.
, recommended to succeed
Cameron as superintendent of
Indian affiairs, 373, 424, 425, 426,
456 ; appointed temporarily. 392.
John, 376.
Thomas, 127.
, account, 163.
Major, 59.
Granger, John, certificate by, 280.
Grant :
Sir Alexander, 513.
Maj. Alexander, widow of, 79.
Sir Archibald, 513.
Gen. [James], 8.
Maj. James, King's American Regi-
ment, 471.
, certificate by, 119.
, letter from, 22.
Wm., certificate by, 108.
Mr., of the hospital, 275.
Grasse, Count de, or his fleet, 347, 420,
473, 548.
exchange of officers taken by, in 1781,
503
defeated (in 1782), 490, 492.
Gratton, Lt. [W.], 210.
and others, trustees of captured
propertv, 135, 136, 226, 229, 321,
337, 366. (See also Trustees.)
Graves, Adml., 156.
list of ships under, 156.
reinforces Arbuthnot, 180.
Gravesend Township, 324.
Gray:
Lt. Alex., 481.
Capt. Robert, certificate by, 119.
and Ogilvie, 241, 266.
See Messrs. Ross & Gray.
Green :
Amos, petition from, 504.
Francis, 437, 484. .
, memorial from, 437.
or Greint. John, certificate by, 126.
or Greene, Maj. Joseph, 362, 473, 548.
River, 221.
Greene, Nathaniel. American General, 245,
270, 435, 446, 447, 452, 485, 491,
501, 504.
letters from, 322, 328, 391, 415, 441,
498.
letters to, 317, 320, 327, 441, 495.
his camp mentioned, 246.
defeated at Guilford, 261.
exchange of prisoners by, 276.
action with Rawdon, 277, 283.
dispute with, over prisoners, 317,
322-3, 327, 328, 400, 415, 438, 452,
478.
on hills of Santee, 348.
defeated at the Eutaws, 350-1.
moves across Santee, 357.
advances to Dorchester, 357.
may attack Savannah, 357, 470.
on south side Edisto, 379.
movements, 389. 399, 400, 417, 447.
Greenfield, Lewis, 139.
Greenwich :
Lady, 513.
Hospital, Receiver for, 189.
(America) petition dated at, 70.
Greenwood, Wm., with others, trustee of
captured property, 136, 226, 229, 321.
Greenwood & Higginson, 165.
Gregson or Greyson, Capt., 259.
Grey, Gen., 126, 492, 524.
claims for stock delivered to, 313.
Gri'dston, Mr., 113.
Grierson, Col., 327.
Griffith, Robert, letter from, 44.
Grimke, Col., 317, 328.
Grosvenor, Lord, 513.
Grymes, Mr., 338.
Guichen, Mons., 452.
Guilford, Cornwallis's success at, 261.
letters dated at, 258, 259.
Guinter or Gunter, Mary, memorial from,
141.
Gunn, George, assistant barrack master,
324.
Gunning, Lt. Col. or Brig. Gen., 291, 430.
Gutt, the, 468.
Haacke, Capt, George de, letter from, 519.
letter to, 518.
573
Hackinsack, or Hackinsack River, 98, 528.
Haddul's or Hadrel's Point, 389, 471.
Haight, Ambrose, certificate by, 422.
Haine, Col. See Hayne.
Hake, Samuel, 354 ; papers concerning,
515-7.
Haldimand, Gen., 14, 41, 51, 83, 144, 152,
180, 182, 188, 409.
letters, &c, from, 22, 25, 33, 42, 43,
45, 46, 56, 58, 85, 153, 154, 169,
175, 179, 195, 209, 222, 232, 244,
251, 281. 287, 289, 308, 309, 314,
331, 333, 334, 335, 336, 338, 339,
349, 411, 423, 439, 470, 501, 507,
512, 531, 532.
letters, &c, to. 6, 11, 14, 27, 28, 31,
36, 53, 105, 107, 118, 131, 153, 170,
179, 188, 192, 207, 278, 297, 303,
305, 308, 311. 337, 345, 348, 378,
402, 416, 463, 476, 493, 506.
Halifax, 4, 19, 52, 67, 75, 79, 144, 151,
152, 154. 172, 180, 188, 191, 262,
295, 308, 329, 347, 378, 387, 479,
504.
attack on, expected, 50, 51, 53, 55, 303.
barrack master of, 524.
Campbell to go to, and take com-
mand, 288, 292, 295, 303.
defence of, 121, 181-2 ; works or forti-
fications, 200, 205. 208, 236, 289,
300, 317, 344, 428, 429, 461;
battery at George's Island, 67.
garrison orders, 273.
German inhabitants at, 108.
Hierlihy's companies to be transferred
to, 251, 295.
hospital at, 4.
letters, memorials, &c, dated from, 1,
26, 35, 36, 60, 61, 66, 67, 83, 84,
94, 108, 119, 129, 140, 141. 142,
144, 146, 164, 166, 167, 168, 170,
174, 175, 178, 181, 182, 183, 190-
196, 198-206, 208. 223, 226, 236,
248, 249, 250, 266, 272, 273, 274,
276, 277, 288, 289, 298, 299, 300,
317, 318, 320, 325, 329, 341, 344,
347, 365, 367-370, 381-384, 393,
397, 436, 458, 460, 461, 462, 465,
504. 524, 527, 529, 531, 532, 540,
542, 544, 547.
military chest, state of, 436.
ordnance officers at, letters to, 249, 530.
packet boat, 316.
paymaster at, Alex. Thomson, 370.
prisoners at, account, 227.
provisions or stores, 35, 180, 182, 196,
226, 248, 354, 365.
troops : artillery company at, and
various returns, &c, 299, 490, 531 ;
troops mentioned, 431, 432 ; British
recruits proceed to. for New York,
460.
Hall
Francis, 223.
Nathaniel, 86.
Peter, 60.
T. W. Burly, 105.
Hallett, James, certificate signed by, 462.
Hallifax, Richard, letter from, 479.
Hamilton :
Lt. Col. Alexander, commissioner to
exchange prisoners, 99, 102.
Archd., Col., certificate by, 229.
Lt. Gov. [Henry], 22, 85, 211.
Brig. Gen. James, 155.
, certificate by, 361.
John, agent for small craft, 480.
Hammill, Daniel, certificate by, 319.
Hamond, Sir Andrew Snape, 5. 121.
letters from, 320, 532.
letters, &c, to, 350, 506, 547.
Hampton :
Jonathan, certificate signed by, 292.
(Virginia), 43, 211, 502 ; Bar, 498 ;
Road, 210, 223 ; letters dated in,
304, 305.
Hanau, or Hesse Hanau Troops, 491, 496.
subsistence, 510, 531, 533.
warrant to pay, 541.
Hancock, Gov. John, letter from, 510.
letter to, 219.
Handfield :
Capt. Charles, paymaster of absent
corps, 454, 466, 538, 540, 552.
, accounts, 417, 437.
, warrant to pay, 481.
Capt, Edward, 538, 552.
Maj. Wm., Dep. Quarter Master Gen.,
152.
, letters from, 94, 458.
Hanger, George, letter from, 508.
Hanging Rock, action at, 168.
Hanxleden, Col. de, 234, 246.
memorial signed by, 202.
Harding :
George, 248.
, certificate by, 280.
Thomas, master of " Patsey," 27.
, pass to, 43.
— , (may be George), 140.
Hardy, John, petition from, 493.
Harlem Heights, 323.
Harley, Thomas or Mr., contractor, 48, 162,
206, 214, 259, 425, 433.
account, 131.
letter from, 280.
Harley & Drummond, 77, 302, 336, 507,
554.
Harnage, Mr., 34.
Harris, Mr., 293, 294.
Harrison :
Benjamin, Gov. of Virginia, 541.
, letter from, 507.
George, master of transport, in-
structions to, 494.
Oaky, refugee, letter from, 355.
Major, 173.
Hart, Benjamin, master of " Maria," 514.
memorial from, 495.
Hartcup, Capt., commands at Penobscot,
292, 429, 461.
Harvie, Col., 9.
Hastings, Joseph Stacey, memorial from,
70.
574
Hatfield, J. S., 469.
Hauser, Frederick, certificate from, 245.
memorial from, 486.
Havana or Havannah, 33, 39. 63, 71, 128,
238, 286, 346, 347, 452, 457, 458,
476, 496, 515, 518, 520, 522.
American ships at, 523.
expedition sails from, against Pensa-
cola, 201, 233.
governor of, 372, 510. (See also
Cagigal.)
intelligence from, 522.
letters dated at, 372, 373. 457. 503,
514.
prisoners in, 351, 540, 550.
Haverstraw, 84.
Hawkins, John, memorial from, 229.
Hawley, E., 282.
Hay:
Major (American officer), 47.
Mr., 296.
Hayden, Capt,, 431, 432. (Compare
Heyden. )
Haye, George, 535.
Hayes :
* Dr. [J. Macnamara]. 158, 434, 452.
Capt. Thomas, 431.
Maj., 92, 96.
Hayne (Haynes, Haine), American Col.,
320, 322, 327. 391, 436, 438, 452, 478.
Hayt, Mr.. 98.
Head of Elk, 269.
Heath. Maj. Gen. William, letters from.
and to, 20.
Hedingham Castle, Essex, letter dated
at, 235.
Heffernan, John, certificate by, 121.
Heldring or Hildring, Lt. or Capt. Henry.
122, 193, 246, 515.
Hell Gate, 364.
Hempstead, papers dated at. 68, 74,
499.
Henderson, Lt,, 289.
Hendorff, Ensign, account, 441.
Henrico County, Virginia, 498.
Henry :
Capt. [John, of the navy "I, 107. 135.
136.
William, 470, 545.
Herbert :
William, 518.
Capt, of sloop " Wier," 113.
Hesselberg, Lt., 38.
Hessians, 100, 210, 323, 376, 402, 429, 435.
detachment forced to winter at St.
John's Island, 60, 61.
officer, 362, 428.
regiments mentioned; Artillery, 73;
account, 549 ; de Donop, 511 ;
detachment of jagers, 421 ; de Seitz,
84, 108.
return of necessaries, 374.
staff mentioned, 263.
translator, 553. (See also Houseal.)
waggons belonging to, 279.
accounts, 528, 529.
warrant to pay, 543,
Hessians — contd.
in Savannah, 59, 106, 112, 458;
desert, 417, 418, 434, 447 ; question
of precedence of colonels, 452, 456,
472. (See also Westerhagen, &c.)
Hetfield, 487, 521.
Hewetson, Capt, Brinsley, pay of, 549.
Hewson, Nathaniel, 247.
Heyden, , 460. (Compare Hayden.)
Hey wood, Benjamin, Capt. Lt, 6th Mass.
Regiment, letter from, 20.
Hicks :
Lt. Col. E., 318, 355, 368.
, letter from, 369.
, letter to, 318.
Gilbert, certificate signed by. 408.
John, 139.
Samuel, 377.
Hierlihy, Timothy, Maj. Commandant
Independent Cos., 60, 188, 189,
262, 312.
certificate by, 312.
letter or memorial of, 185 ; mentioned,
202.
letter to, 4.
his corps or companies, 23, 188, 189.
192-3, 262, 431, 432, 460.
, list of officers, 14.
, transferred to Halifax, 251,
295.
Highland's Camp, letter dated at, 20.
Hidring. See Heldring.
Hill:
Duncan, master of schooner, 100.
Dr., 96.
Hillsborough :
Lord, 291.
(N. Carolina), 173, 253.
, proclamation dated at, 247.
Hinchman, John, memorial, 391.
Hingham (Mass.), letter dated from, 168.
Hispaniola, 7.
Hitchcock, Joseph, memorial from, 225.
Hoakesley, Robert, Waggon Master Gen.,
155, 345.
Hobkirk's Hill, action at, 277.
Hodge, D., account, 147.
Hodgson, Vice Adml. Samuel, signs cartel,
351.
Hoghton, Sir Henry, letter from, 235.
Holland, stores from [to the Americans],
304.
Holmes, Elias, refugee, 35, 68.
Holms, David, & Co., account, 147.
Holstein, 225.
Home :
Maj., 498.
Capt. Walter, 538.
Honeywell, Enoch, petition from, 502.
Hood, Walter, certificate by, 71, 77.
Hopkins, Mrs., refugee, 252.
Hopton, 229.
Horn, Lt. Col. C. de. 514, 517, 540.
Horn's Hook, 323.
Horry, Col., 406.
his regiment of Continental Dragoons,
404, 407.
575
Hospitals, or Hospital affairs, 4, 35, 119,
139, 148, 157, 275, 313, 330, 337,
346, 396, 452, 465. 509, 541.
accounts': 187, 229, 301, 430, 533-4 ;
pay of surgeon's mate, 3 ; of
hospital mates, 337 ; nurse's wages,
301 ; abstract of expenses for
prisoners, 227 ; arrangements for
stoppage accounts, 224, 229, 499 ;
board of enquiry on stoppage
accounts, 498.
at Halifax, 383, 384.
inspector of, discontinued, 245.
medicines or stores, 167, 178, 243. 253,
326, 490, 503.
officers of, 138, 214.
purveyor of, 138. (See also Mallet.)
question of sale or purchase of com-
mission in, 262, 266 ; not allowed,
293, 294.
ships, 265, 301.
staff of, 509.
warrant to pay, 547.
Houseal, Rev. Bernard Michael, German
translator, 113, 553.
Houston, Dr., 158.
Hovendon, Moore, 535.
Howe, Gen. Sir Wm., 89, 153, 164, 211,
215, 287.
comparative expense of departments
under, 227, 230.
letter from, 81.
letter to, 76.
Hubbard :
Isaac, 258.
James, of Virginia, 360, 543.
Mrs., widow of James, 543.
Hubbell, N., certificate from, 504.
Huck, Capt., 157.
Huddleston, R., 465.
Huddy, Capt. Joshua : concerning the case
of, 451, 453, 459, 460, 461, 466, 467, 469,
470, 478, 500, 508, 517, 529.
Hudson :
Capt. Charles, 101.
, letter from, 305.
Mary, memorial from, 341.
River, 528.
Hugen's Bridge, 402.
Huggeford, Peter, certificate signed by,
123, 262, 422, 461.
Hughes, Adl. Sir Richard, Lieut. Gov. of
Nova Scotia, 172, 318.
letters from, 41, 108, 174, 226.
letters to, 70, 304.
Hume, James, Chief Justice, E. Florida,
131.
Humphreys, Walter, assistant commissary
of forage, 325.
Hunt, Lt., 243.
Hunter, Mrs., 87.
Huntington :
Presdt., letter to, 254, 255.
Long Island, 192.
Hutchinson :
Capt,, 62.
Gov,, letter from, 407.
Hyler, . 502.
Hvne or Hyrne, Major (American), 317,
'328. 435.
I
Indian Affairs, Indian Department, or
Indians, 2, 3, 6, 26, 32, 59, 78, 85,
99, 100 104, 105, 108, 109, 162, 193,
195, 287, 345, 359.
accounts and expenses, 82, 85. 93. 95,
98, 103, 108, 109, 116, 119, 127, 130,
131, 133, 142, 143, 146-149, 152,
176, 186-7, 246, 247, 380.
, account for burial of a Chactaw
chief, 124.
, (Col. M«ore's) expenses with
regard to Indians, 310.
embarrassed by death of Stuart, 117.
commissary, 3, 112.
commission from Galvez to a chief, 46.
congress to be called, 159.
message from an Indian Chief, 14.
return of Rangers, &c, in the depart-
ment, 90, 235.
presents, 58, 76, 101, 103, 106, 108,
144, 147, 158, 159, 172, 174, 186,
226, 228, 303, 304, 317, 360.
Secretary for. See J. Chew.
Superintendent of. See Alexr.
Cameron, Michael Francklin, &c,
superin tendency in Southern dis-
trict applied for, 364.
Indians enticed by the Spaniards, 39, 359.
, influenced and employed by
Americans, 61.
, dread small pox, 96, 104.
, cannot suffer appearance of
being shut up, 96.
, employed at Mobile and Pensa-
cola, 112, 122, 146, 159, 160, 228.
233, 234; other services (Georgia,
&c), 221, 225, 226.
, visit St. Augustine, 130.
, will go to the rebels if not
attended to, 172, 174.
, talk or speech by, 63, 142.
tribes :
Algonquins, 142.
Abenakies, 142, 221.
Canabas, 142.
of Canada, 36.
Chactaws. 63, 71, 77, 78, 93. 146,
159, 160, 201, 400.
Cherokees, 32, 104, 221, 359.
Chickesaws, 159.
Creeks, Upper, and Lower, 3, 59,
76, 93, 103, 104, 117, 130. 147,
159, 176, 209, 221, 360 ; Spanish
garrison amongst, 359.
Hurons, 142.
Malcete, 142.
57H
Indians, tribes — contd.
Mickmack, 142.
Mohawk chief, a, 14.
Mountaineers, 142.
of Nova Scotia, 1, 2, 172, 303, 304 ;
presents for, 172, 174, 220.
Otawas, 142.
Simonolies, 152.
Tallyusue, 146.
Indigo, 321.
Inglis :
Rev. Dr. Charles, 22.
, certificate from, 409.
, letter from, 6.
, support for, 350.
Lt. [James], 110, 150.
Ingram, Capt., 173.
Innes, Col. Alexander. Inspector Gen. of
Provincial Forces. 82, 92, 96. 100.
119. 173, 439, 487, 519, 523.
certificate by, 77. 485.
letters from, 60, 76, 297, 432.
letters to, 92, 310, 422.
recommended, 49.
his presence necessary in S. Carolina
to inspect new corps raising, 158.
states and accounts, 48, 263, 537.
Intelligence, 408, 409, 493, 496, 522, 527.
Inverary, letter dated from, 156.
Iredell, Abraham, storekeeper, 374.
Ireland, 150, 157, 173, 189. 205, 231, 232,
Lord Lt, of, 75, 150.
regiments from, 351.
Irving, Thomas, 392.. 423.
letters from, 390, 392, 422.
letter to, 386.
Isaacs, Dr. Samuel, memorial, certificate
and deposition by, 268, 495, 516.
Isle au Noix, 284.
paper dated at, 279.
Jackson :
Michael, account, 147.
Capt. (American officer), 168.
Jacksonburgh, 389.
paper dated at, 421.
Jacques, Capt., 386.
Jamaica, 40, 87, 115. 119, 122, 137, 162,
209, 324, 353, 378, 496.
apprehended attack on, 7, 415, 420 ;
by the French and Spaniards, 450,
452, 457, 468, 474, 480, 490, 493.
525, 526, 543 ; Spanish forces for
expedition against, 522 ; to be
relieved from Charlestown, 447,
450, 452, 470, 491, 505 ; corps under
O'Hara for, 451, 470, 472, 473, 476,
482.
letters, &c., dated at, 7, 209, 347, 415,
446 493, 526,2.543.
Jamaica — contd.
Lt. Gov. of, 450. (See also Archibald
Campbell. )
prisoners, 347, 493, 510.
, cartel with Cuba, 351, 352.
question of owners of negroes in
Georgia and S. Carolina, &c, re-
moving them to, 520, 531, 543, 544.
troops at, 526.
James :
Ben, certificate bv, 292.
Capt. J.; 508.
, memorial from, 485.
Island, 379, 388, 389.
, letters, &c. dated from, 97,
99, 101, 102, 103, 105, 106.
River, Virginia, 210, 284, 285, 375,
453.
Jamieson, Niel, recommendation bv, 236.
Janecke, Lt. Col., 491, 496.
memorial of, 533.
Jarvis :
John, assistant commissary forage, 326.
Samuel, case of, 61.
, memorials from, 90, 95, 112.
, certificate by, 319.
Jay, Mr., 9.
Jefferson, Thomas, letter to, 38.
Jeffries (Jefferies, Jeffreys), Dr., 4, 262, 294.
Jenkinson, Charles, secretary for war, 21,
326, 394.
letters from, 3. 4, 19, 20, 23, 29, 44,
46, 56, 57, 58, 63, 65. 69, 74, 80, 81,
97, 109, 110. 116, 117, 121, 138,
148, 150, 151, 152, 153, 157, 161,
166, 171, 177, 178, 188, 204, 205,
213, 214, 216, 218, 230-233, 241-
245, 253, 266, 267, 273, 274, 275,
286, 294, 295, 308, 324, 329, 331,
337-340, 343, 345, 346, 358, 359,
371, 396, 410, 411, 413.
letters, &c, to, 11, 21, 25, 48, 62, 73,
75, 103, 120, 123, 131, 135, 151,
154, 159, 175 179, 190, 196, 202,
220. 221, 223, 247, 251, 259, 262,
273, 279, 294, 304, 306, 313, 318,
330, 334, 335, 364, 370, 399, 426.
Jericho, on St. John's River, letters dated
from, 40. 54.
Jerseys, the (see also New Jersey), 235,
239, 330.
Jewell, Abraham, refugee, 283.
Jews, 37.
John, Peter, certificate to. 381.
letter from, 381.
John's Island, 354, 357, 379, 389, 390,
letter dated from, 89.
.Johnson :
Sir John, 36.
, his corps, 69.
Sir William, 85.
Lt. CoL, recommendation by, 463.
Johnston :
Augustus, 80. 520.
Capt. of 70th [Boulter], 75, 204.
Lewis, of Georgia, 373.
Patience, petitions from, 80, 520.
577
Johnstone :
Gov. [George], 515.
or Johnson, Capt., Royal Artillery,
[William], 8, 122, 161.
, signs memorial, 202.
Jones :
Arthur, 159.
Lt. Gen. [Daniel], 38.
— , Major of Brigade, 329.
Jordan :
Wm., petition from, 462.
Mr., dep. paymaster genl., Quebec,
42.
Joyce, John, 98.
K
Karloch, John, petition from. 495.
Katskill, 247.
Kay, Mr., 289.
Kearny, Philip, certificate by, 201.
Keating, Ensign, 283.
Kebble, Stephen, 497.
Keeling, John Hignett, refugee, 405.
Kelly, Hugh, certificate to, 361.
Kemble, Jacob, 86.
Kempe, John Tabor, opinion, 517.
letter to, 542.
Kenderhook, New York, 425.
Kennedy, Mrs., widow of Dr. Benjamin,
petition from, 340.
Kensington, Lord, letter from, 290.
Keppel, J. T„ or F. (?), letter from, 425.
Ker, Mrs., 396.
Kerr :
Capt, J., 536, 537.
Samuel, deposition, 445.
Ketchum :
Jehiel, refugee, 427.
John, refugee, 258.
Jonathan, refugee, 192.
Kettle or Kittle, Andrew, refugee, 425.
Key, Capt., 234.
King's County, Long Island, 349.
King's Mountain, 225.
Kingston, Jamaica, letter dated at, 373.
Kirkland, Mr., 98.
Kitts. Capt. Fred, 502.
deposition of, 498.
Knoblauch, Gen. de, 434.
Knox :
Wm., 101, 214.
, letters from, 48, 91, 154, 233,
287, 304.
, letter to, 243.
Henry, and Gouverneur Morris, com-
missioners to exchange prisoners,
instructions to, 416.
, letters, &c, from, 423, 427, 440,
441, 443, 444, 450, 455, 458, 459.
, letters to, 424. 442, 443, 449,
455, 459.
Knyphausen, Lt. Gen., 43, 153, 161, 279,
380, 429, 434.
certificate from, 416.
letters from, 83, 93, 98, 105, 110, 118,
131.
letters to, 94, 134, 153, 154.
his regiment, 182.
Kollock, Capt., letters to, 255, 269, 280.
Kortright, Lawrence, letter from, 69.
Koseritz, A. S., note signed by, 270.
Laban, Juan, letter from, 503.
Lachlane, Mr., 368.
Lacy, Mr., Capt. of port of Charlestown,
275.
Laight, Edward, 168.
Laird (spelt Leard), David, 497.
Lake, — , commissary, 497.
Lakes, the, 180.
La Luzerne, Chevalier de, letters to, 284,
308, 501.
Lamb, James, certificate by, 126.
La Motte Picquet, French naval com-
mander, 7.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 161, 164, 228,
392, 394, 397, 398, 408, 448, 451, 475.
letters dated at, 500, 501.
Landburgh, Robert, 454.
Lansingh, Jacob, letter from, 476.
Laumoy, Count de, Col., exchange of, 473,
548.
Laurens :
Mr. [Henry], 169.
, question of exchange of, 384, 398.
Col. [John], 417.
Lauzun, Duke of, his Legion, 417, 456, 463.
La Vera Cruz. See Vera Cruz.
Law or Laws, Lt. (60th), 64, 112.
Lawrie, Mr., 262.
Lawson :
John Peter, petition from, 499.
R., bridge master, letter from, 145.
Sarah, refugee, 212.
Leake, John Martin, 24.
Learning, Jeremiah, certificates or recom-
mendations by, 3, 62, 81, 82, 90, 101, 112,
119, 192, 225, 229, 258, 289, 352, 427.
Leaves of absence, 3, 214, 295, 308, 340,
478, 514.
Le Brun, Sieur, 347.
Lee, Col. (American), 245, 417, 463.
Lees burg, 10.
Leeward Islands, 205, 339, 420, 480, 482,
490.
Leightheizer, Surgeon, 289.
Leland, Lt. Col., 172, 355.
Leman, John, certificate by, 235.
[Le] Montais, Capt. F., of H. M. sloop
Stork, letters from and to, 26, 29.
L'enfant, a Frenchman, 348.
Lenox, Wm., deposition, 445.
2 o
578
Lent:
Abraham, petition from, 52.
Jacob, 52.
Lentz, Col., 510.
Leonard, Geortre or Mr., may be two
persons, 162, 198. 437. 471.
certificates by, 70, 329.
memorial from, 114.
Lernonlt, Maj. R. B., letter to, 281, 282.
Leslie, Maj. Gen. Alexander, 56, 67, 77, 210,
220, 232, 234, 238, 364, 373, 376,
380, 385, 386, 387, 391, 392, 415,
426, 468, 472, 483, 484, 485, 496,
505, 510, 511, 521, 529.
letters from, 223, 234, 348, 357, 358,
359. 363, 371, 374, 378, 388-394,
400, 417, 418, 434, 435, 438, 441,
446, 447, 456, 457, 458, 463, 470,
472, 474, 475, 477, 480, 485, 491,
495, 501, 518, 520, 521, 543, 544,
546.
letters to. 208, 209, 210, 213, 254, 326,
344, 349, 357, 3f>9, 366-369, 381,
382, 390, 391. 396, 400, 402, 403,
405, 415, 420, 423, 425, 426, 431,
433, 435, 441, 444, 446, 447, 448,
450, 451, 457, 467. 471, 472, 473,
477, 478, 481, 494, 498, 500, 513,
524, 525, 530, 543.
at St. Augustine, 64.
arrives at Savannah, 76.
signs report, with others, 133 ; men-
tioned, 135.
instructions to, 191.
troops under, remove from Hampton
Road to Charlestown, 223.
arrival in Charlestown expected; 303.
takes command in the South, at
Charlestown, 326, 344, 348, 353 ;
further instructions to, 344.
not to be reinforced at Charlestown,
365.
question of detaching men to defend
t Georgia or Savannah, 365, 379, 380,
f 390, 399-400, 457, 458.
on the situation of the province,
378-9.
cannot reinforce, but will provision
St. Augustine, 379.
his wish to return home, 388, 431, 434,
450, 457, 518, 544 ; is not able to
manage the perplexed situation, 457.
requests table money, 394 ; answer,
432.
cannot find ships to send Garrison Co.
to Providence, 418.
concerning detaching for W. Indies,
New York or Jamaica, 421, 442, 445,
450, 451, 464, 470, 472, 476.
address to, 527.
Lewes, J., 547.
Lewis :
Benjn., memorial from, 261.
Curtis, 211.
Davis, letter from, 381.
Francis, account, 147.
Hannah, refugee, 211.
Lewis — covtd.
Capt. John, 290.
Mr., refugee. 303.
Mrs., refugee, 428.
Lincoln :
Lord, 181.
Maj. Gen. Benjamin, 3, 7, 29, 125,
475.
, letters from, 152, 168.
to, 160, 176.
, opinion signed by, 304.
, exchange of 153, 160.
, to meet Phillips to exchange
prisoners, 168, 174, 176-7, 184.
, joint letter with d'Estaing, 47.
Thomas, certificate by, 320.
County, 118.
Lippincct. Capt. Richard, 453, 459, 461,
467, 469, 478, 481, 508, 517, 521,
528.
letter to, 447.
report by, 449.
Little Tallassie, Creok Nation, letters
dated from, 50, 54.
Livermore, Samuel, letter to, 292.
Liverpool, 60.
Livesay, Wm., refugee, 3, 446.
Livingston :
John. 515.
Philip J., 74, 268.
Robert R, 515.
Gov. William, letters from, 488, 541.
, letters to, 482, 487, 522.
Manor, 113, 516.
Lloyd's Neck, 61, 325, 343, 346, 508.
Lock, Mrs., 247.
Lockell, Lt. N. F. C, 53.
letter from, 53.
Lockwood, Mrs., refugee, 131.
London, 40, 497.
Bishop of, 350.
Court of, 440.
Gazette, 95, 104, 105, 312.
letters and papers dated at, 23, 46, 48,
94, 131, 132, 159, 165, 217, 253, 259,
264, 274, 280, 287, 298, 313, 347,
387, 401, 437, 439, 445, 478, 487,
489, 490, 493, 499, 512, 522.
merchants of, trading to Carolina,
petition of, 165 ; mentioned, 231.
rejoicing at success at Savannah, 106.
riots in, 181.
places in or near :
Admiralty Office, letter dated at,
428.
Albe(r)marle St., letter dated from,
479.
Argyll or Argyle St., letters dated
from, 262, 330.
Chelsea, letter dated at, 420.
Clement's Lane, letter dated from,
290.
College of Surgeons, 286.
Conduit Street, letter dated from,
21.
Craig's Court, letters dated from,
21, 329.
579
London — contd.
Downing Street, letter dated from,
293.
Duke Street, letter dated from, 79.
Frith Street, Soho, letter dated
from, 173.
General Post Office, letter dated at,
408.
Horse Guards, letters dated at, 244,
410.
Jermyn Street, letter dated from,
290.
John Street, Adelphi, letter dated
from, 44.
Lamb's Conduit Street, letter dated
from, 364.
Ordnance Office, papers dated at,
429, 530.
Pall Mall Court, certificate dated at,
162.
Pay Office, letters dated at, 296, 297.
Portland Place, certificate dated
from, 240.
Russel Court, Drury Lane, 420.
St. James's, papers dated at, 413,
420, 430, 441.
South Milton Street, letter dated at,
414.
Strand, certificate dated from, 235.
Tower, 106.
, paper dated at, 429.
Tower Hill, letters dated at, 494,
496.
Upper Wimpole Street, letter dated
from, 220.
War Office, letters dated at, 3, 4,
19, 20, 23, 29, 44, 56, 57, 58,
63, 65, 69, 74, 80, 81, 97, 109,
110, 116, 117, 121, 138, 148,
150-153, 157, 161, 166, 171, 177,
178, 188, 204, 205, 213, 214,
216, 218. 230-233, 241-245, 863,
266, 267, 273, 274, 275, 286,
294, 295, 308, 324, 329, 331,
337, 338, 339, 340, 343, 345,
346, 358, 359, 370. 396, 410,
411, 413, 465, 475, 478, 482,
486, 488, 491, 503, 514, 537.
Westminster, papers dated at, 410,
428.
Whitehall, letters dated at, 2, 4,
21, 25, 34, 38, 40, 41, 48, 56, 57,
58, 62, 65, 69, 73, 82, 86, 90,
91, 95, 101-104, 107, 109, 114,
117, 118, 123, 137, 150-152, 154,
156, 162, 167, 177, 184, 188, 191,
204, 206, 207, 211, 215-218, 222,
223, 230, 232, 233, 239-245, 250,
251, 253, 260, 266, 275, 285-287,
290, 291, 293. 295-297, 299, 304,
305, 308, 310, 326-328, 330, 332,
333, 335, 338, 340,341, 356,
358, 360, 378,_395,_396, 398,
412, 414, 427, 429, 431, 432,
453, 460, 463, 471, 474, 475,
492, 513 ; at Treasury Chambers,
4, 7, 20, 44, 48, 62, 88, 90, 131,
London — contd.
162, 165, 173, 206, 2l4, 215,
218, 222, 224, 238, 256, 257,
262, 278, 282, 296, 302, 305,
333, 342, 350, 362, 364, 390,
425, 432, 436, 458, 484, 511,
524.
Winchester Street, letter dated at,
454.
Long Island, 12, 73, 90, 119, 144, 192, 225,
279, 340, 349, 353, 364, 399, 475,
533.
barrack master of, 426.
letter dated from, 70.
musters taken at, 323, 324, 325, 326.
persons victualled on, 487.
prisoners on, 101.
plan for securing peace and trade
of, 503.
Longworth. Thomas, certificate by, 508.
LoospIv, Robert, certificate of, 77.
Lord President [of the Council], 218.
Lords, House of, address to the King, 204,
355. (See also Parliament.)
Lorentz, Richard, paymaster of Hessians,
52*.
memorandum from, 376.
Lorimer, J., hospital surgeon, 8, 324.
accounts, 187, 301.
Loring, Joshua, commissary gen. of
prisoners, 36, 60, 80, 108.. 189.
accounts, 364. 374, 423. 436, 551.
correspondence with Skinner over
exchange of prisoners, 365, 366.
letters, returns, statements, from, 50,
144. 346, 366, 383, 398, 408, 482,
554.
letters to, 362, 382, 384, 385, 386,
475.
negociations for exchanges, 397.
Lossberg, Gen., certificate by, 529.
Lot, Mrs., or Sarah, 79.
memorial from, 343.
Lott, Johannes, Junr., Lt., 364.
Loughborough, Lord, 513.
Lcuisburg, siege of, mentioned, 213.
Louiseville, letters dated from, 38.
Louisiana, 162.
Love! or Lovell, Gen., 13, 17.
Lovell, John, loyalist, 13.
Lovett, Mr., 129.
Lowndes, Mr., losses of, 150.
Lownsbury :
Henry, certificate for, 123.
Michael, refugee, 461.
William, refugee, 61.
Lowry, John, letter from, 346.
Loyalists or loyal refugees :
applications for subsistence from bead
quarters, passim, entered under
their respective names,
proposals concerning association of,
114.
question of repayment to, for damages,
ftc, 133.
embodying of, 176, 342. (See also
below. Board of Associated Loyalists.)
580
Loyalists — conid.
subsistence of, necessitates greater
supplies of provisions, 367.
memorial from, desiring removal of
Col. Morris, 370.
alarm at Cornwallis's fate and the
capitulation at York Town, 346,
348, 349, 382.
their interests to be attended to,
385, 412.
ill treatment of, by Americans, 467,
469, 470, 518, 519, 522, 554.
their retaliation not surprizing, 469.
returns : of allowances or payments
to, 437, 479, 518, 549 ; of fuel, &c,
375, 486.
in connection with Samuel Hake.
516-7.
in Georgia, 252, 307, 400, 448.
, inspector of refugees, 234.
, plead for- consideration, 505-6.
, property confiscated, 506.
, attention to their interests
pleaded for, 507, 509.
' , suggest that E. Florida might
be an asylum, 527.
, relieved at E. Florida being
maintained as a refuge, 546.
, to be brought away, if desired,
from Savannah, 494.
in Georgia or S. Carolina :
, arrangements for appropriating
property of the Americans to use
of, 130 ; mentioned, 136, 302.
, assistance to be given to. 132.
, supposed numerous, 136.
, distressed by Wayne, 417.
in North or South Carolina, 302, 347,
366, 388, 393, 415, 423.
, accompany Craig to Charles-
town, 357.
, to receive allowances, 367.
, claims for property taken up
by the service, 417.
, laws against and hardships, 435,
436, 438, 441, 475, 501, 543.
, memorial on behalf of, 512.
in East Florida :
, settle on St. Mary's River, 376.
, to be brought away from St.
Amgustine if desired, 494.
, distressed at proposed evacua-
tion of E. Florida, 529, 531.
of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Dela-
ware, address of, 505.
Board of Directors of Associated
Loyalists, 237, 348, 366, 391, 409,
411, 420, 425, 427, 444, 446, 447,
448, 462, 467, 481, 516, 518, 519,
548.
, account, 508.
, draft of instructions and regula-
tions, 198.
, commission and instructions,
211.
, draft of articles of association,
&c, mentioned, 225.
Loyalists, Board of Directors, &c. — contd.
, commission for a captain, &c,
225.
, letters from, 213, 236, 237.
(See also the President — William
Franklin.)
, letters and report to, 218, 237,
449. (See also Wm. Franklin.)
, minutes of proceedings, 475,
508, 554.
, prisoners in hands of, 467, 469,
470.
Luce, Capt. William, 534.
Ludewig, Philip, account for Hessians, 529.
warrant, 543.
Ludlow :
Mr. [George D.], 198, 220.
Gabriel H., certificate by, 363.
Mr., letter to, 247.
Lumm, Capt., 6.
Lundin, Lt., 84.
Lunnenburgh, 409.
Luttichau, R. H. von, 511, 515.
Lutwitche, Capt. (in the navv, should be
Lutwidge), 169.
Lutwyche, E. G., 198.
certificates, &c.r by, 70, 329, 348.
Luyster, Cornelius, memorial from, 49.
Lyman, Capt., 90, 137.
Lynhaven Bay, 210, 246.
Lyon, Joseph, letter from, 343.
Lyons, Charles, town major of Halifax, 318,
355.
letter from, 367.
Lytle, Archibald, Lt. Col. (American),
exchange of, 397.
Mabbett :
Joseph, certificate by, 268.
Samuel, certificates by, 268, 356.
McAllister, Judith, 69.
Mc Arthur, Capt. Neil, account, 415.
McCaul, Mr., 400.
McCloud, Lt. John, 10.
McCollick. See Kollock.
McCollistin, Torrence, 69.
McCrea :
William, late of Albany County,
memorial from, 79.
Mr., refugee, 279, 283.
Mrs., refugee, certificate to, 25.
Miss, 79.
McCree, Mrs. (qy. same as McCrea), 125.
McCulloh (McCullogh or McCullought),
Robert, 119, 368.
letter from, 142.
McDonald (Macdonald) :
Capt. Alexr., commanding 2nd Batt.
84th, 84, 393.
581
McDonald (Macdonald), Capt. Alex. — contd.
, letters from, 298, 347.
, letter to, 299.
, letters mentioned, 300.
Alexr., N. Carolina Highlanders, certi-
ficate by, 415.
Lt. Alexr., court martial, 339.
Lt. Angus, 253.
Donald, 79.
Capt. John, 298, 299.
John, certificate from, 407.
Col. (American officer), 404.
Maj. (Royal Highland Emigrants), 7.
Maj., 193.
Ensign 84th, 183.
and Cameron, printers, 80.
, letter from, 501.
McDonell :
Capt. Allan, certificate by, 79.
Lt. Col. John (76th), 370, 539.
Macfarlane. Lt. Robt,, of 74th, 235, 241,
292, 332.
letter to, 241.
McGaw, Col.. 44.
McGee, W., 130.
McGibbon, David, 550.
McGibbons, John, refugee, 82.
McGillivray*
Alexander, accounts and certificate,
107, 147.
, letter from, 54.
James, certificate by, 68.
Lachlane, account, 133.
Robert, certificate by, 78.
& Co. (See Swanson, McGillivray &
Co.)
McGinnis, Lt. Robert, 473.
M'Ginniss, John, deposition bv, 516.
McGirt, — , 112, 114.
McGown's Pass, paper dated at. 533.
Machias, 2, 61, 226, 289.
Mcintosh :
Brig. Gen. [John], exchange of, 397.
Capt. John, 58.
John, 146.
William, 103, 130.
Capt., 336.
McKay or Mackay :
Lt. James, 271, 277.
Mr., 347.
McKee, Alex., joint letter from, 325.
Mackenzie :
Capt. or Maj. Frederick, Dep. Adj.
Gen., 81, 486.
, certificate and note by, 272,
345.
, letters, &c, from, 86, 112.
letters to, 236, 298.
, pay of, 552.
Hugh, petition from, 461.
Robert, letter from, 76.
Ensign, 339.
Ebenezer, letter to, 87.
McKinnon, William, deputy commissary
of stores and provisions, 78, 87, 95, 98,
148.
McKinsey, Hugh, refugee, 344.
170, 175,
192-196,
289.
on Penobscot,
178,
200,
McLean or Maclean :
Alexr. (N. Carolina Highlanders),
certificate by, 415.
Donald, certificate bv, 126.
, letter to, 36.
Brig. Gen. Francis, commanding in
Nova Scotia. 19, 35, 56, 108, 116,
140, 141, 142, 168, 169, 172, 174,
191, 213, 226, 248, 249, 250, 262,
272, 298, 300, 305, 318, 542.
, letters from, 14, 20, 52, 66, 83,
84, 141, 144, 181, 182. 183, 191, 196,
198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 205, 206,
250.
r letters and memorials to, 50, 51, 53,
55, 75, 83, 94, 119, 121. 129, 143,
151, 164, 166, 167,
180, 185, 188, 189,
203, 236, 250, 266,
, repulses attack
14-17.
, joint proclamation by, 17, 18.
, leaves Penobscot and returns to
Halifax, 66.
, dispute over Spry's accounts,
170, 175, 178-179, 181, 182, 193,
203, 204, 205, 208.
, death of, and temporary succes-
sor of, 276, 277, 288-9.
, Campbell to succeed, 288.
, his corps, 151, 182, 188. (See
also under Troops 84th Regt.)
Hector, extract from, 36.
Capt. John, 83.
, letter from, 34.
Capt., 84th [qij. Murdoch], 387.
Lt. Murdock [74th], 143.
Lt. (of S. Carolina Regt.), 388.
Macleod, Lt., Capt., or Maj. Alexander, 7,
79, 195.
MacLeron, Donald, Serjt., 46.
McLeroth, Robert, one of a Board of
Field Officers, report, 74.
McMahon, Capt., 276, 426.
McMillan or McMullen, Capt., 4, 185.
Macnair, Ralph, memorial from, 501.
McPherson :
Capt. Donald, musters of his company,
224, 322, 343.
, warrant to pay, 343.
Donald, commissary of Indian pro-
visions, 130.
, account, 147.
, certifies accounts, 142, 143, 147,
148.
. joint letter to, 270, 278.
Maddock, William, affidavit by, 518.
Madeira wine, 94.
Magaw, Col. Robert, 82, 83, 85.
Maham's Regt. of Continental Dragoons,
406, 407.
Mair & Cox. See Cox, Mair & Cox.
Maitland, Lt. Col., 7, 26, 27, 28, 59.
letter from, 229.
Majabigwaduce, ordnance stores expended
at, 18.
papers dated at, 14, 20,^52.
582
Malcolm, Capt., 172.
Mallery, Lt. Caleb, 470.
Mallet, Jonathan, purveyor of hospitals,
430, 490, 534-537, 539, 541.
letter from, 148.
memorial from, 251 ; mentioned, 259, ;
275.
signs paper, 229.
Mallett, Samuel, certificate by, 320.
Manchac, 31, 32.
its capture by Galvez, 77.
Mandevill's, letter dated from, 20.
Manilla, 7.
Mann or Man, Mr., 39, 127, 128.
Marc, Philip, 517.
March (sic), Brig. Gen., 532.
Marion, Gen., (American), 261, 389.
corps of, routed, 405-7.
Markland, Ralph, 2nd Lt., 213, 244.
Marsh :
George. See Navy Board.
Lt. Col. J., 81, 539.
, certificate bv, 102.
, letter to, 114.
, one of a Board of Field Officers,
report, 74.
John, asent victualler, 401, 413, 422,
440, 442, 447, 454, 460, 464, 465.
, letters from, 471, 495, 497.
Marshall :
John, surgeon at Halifax, letter to,
381 ; mentioned, 382.
, memorial from, 119.
(with others), report of, 383, 384.
Wm., account, 142, 187.
Marsom, Samuel, receipt by, 401.
Martha's Vineyard, 139, 492, 493, 511.
claims of inhabitants for stock de-
livered, 313.
memorial dated from, 524.
Martin :
John, American Governor, proclama-
tions, 401 ; mentioned, 448.
John, 138.
John Allen, 488, 547.
, memorial from, 514.
Josiah, late Gov. of N. Carolina, 14,
198, 414.
, letters from, 54, 60, 347, 414.
, recommendation by, 69.
Richard, 508.
William, Lt. Col. Royal Artillery,
papers and returns by, 163, 233,
489, 490, 491, 547.
Martinique, 309, 458.
Maryland, 78, 210, 269, 340, 361, 375,
448, 543.
loyalists of, 505 ; loyalist regiment,
*ee Provincial Troops,
tobacco from, 280.
Mason, John, 255.
Massachusetts Bay, 70, 311.
Council of, 1, 290.
councillor of, Abijah Willard, 239, 240.
General Assembly, 420.
regiments in previous war, 290.
Massey, Maj. Gen., 200, 201, 202, 208.
Master, Capt. Richard, to be exchanged,
218.
Masters, John, petition from, 353.
Masts, 83.
cutting of, 172.
Mathew. Maj. Gen. Edward, 57, 65, 121,
125.
letters from, 79, 468, 546.
letters to, 431, 475, 509.
Mathews :
David, Mayor of New York, certificates
by, 41, 229, 363, 375, 409.
, depositions before, 334, 445.
, deposition by, 446.
, letter and recommendation to,
174, 370.
. note and letter from, 409, 410.
, signs city address. 497.
Col. George, American officer, 74.
, as commissioner for exchange of
prisoners, 85, 86.
Godfrey, 405.
John, American Governor, 447.
, letter to, 446.
, letter from, 448.
, proclamation, 421.
Mrs. Mary, 209.
Capt. Robert, letters from, 280, 282.
— -, letters to, 336, 345.
Mathey, Lt. Louis, 71.
Mauduit, Israel, letter from, 290.
Maxwell :
Francis, master of transport, 496.
John, Gov. of Bahamas, 242, 299.
, capitulation to Cagigal, 484, 489.
, letters from, 453, 457, 464,
481, 4S9.
, letters to, 415, 483.
, sails for England, 520.
Patrick, account for medicines, 149.
Mr., surgeon, [qy. Patrick], 358.
Capt. (80th), 230.
Lt., 198.
Lt. (31st Regiment), 60.
Mrs., wife of the foregoing, 60.
Mecan, Maj., 243, 244, 332.
Medler, Johannes, memorial from, 344.
Medows, Col., 231.
Med way, [Georgia], 111.
Meggs, George, Capt., 539.
Meibon, Major de, letter from, 361.
Mellish, Tom. memorial from, 188.
Mengen, Lt. Col. de, memorial of, 500.
Mercer, Capt. Alex., commanding engineer,
323 525.
letters from, 145, 313, 330.
letter to, 321.
Merritt :
Jeremiah, refugee, 408.
Samuel, certificate by, 97.
Mersereau, Joshua, dep. commissary of
prisoners, 43.
order to, 44.
Metzner, Frederick, orders and testi-
monials to, 319, 342, 416, 419.
recommendation by, 252.
Meyer, Charles, 542.
583
Middletown, 502.
Mill Prison, 496.
Millar, Lt. John, 362.
Miller :
Barbara or Mrs., refugee, 113, 168.
Capt. Francis, 187, 550.
Jerusha, widow of Joshua, letter
from, 245.
Robert, certificate by, 517.
Thomas, certificate by, 485.
Capt. [British Legion], 535. (qy.
same as John Millar.)
Millet, Matthew, certificate by, 293.
Milligan, James, American commissioner
of accounts, 5, 8, 10.
letters to, 9, 11.
Mills, Wm., contract with, 383.
Minifie (Menefie), Richard, memorial from,
70.
Minisink, 337, 338.
Minorcans, 115.
Miranda :
Francisco de, Capt., signs or certifies
papers, 347, 351, 352.
Don Gaspar de, 346.
Mississippi, 32, 37, 57. 63, 187, 221.
capture of posts on the, 71, 72, 372.
(See also Baton Rouge.)
Mitchell, John, & Co., 107.
Mobile, 32. 78, 85, 98, 112, 237, 246, 522.
accounts or letters dated from or near,
68, 71, 77, 93, 95, 134.
Spaniards appear in the Bay, 89.
siege of Fort Charlotte by Galvez, 95 ;
capitulation, 102, 105. 128.
Indians employed at, 108, 146, 159,
228.
Indian congress to be called at, 159.
store ship captured off the bar,
159.
British propose attack on village
opposite, 233 ; attack fails, 234, 246 ;
casualties, 234.
prisoners mentioned, 347.
Moira, Lord, 513.
Mois, Robert, Journal of, 269.
Moncrief :
Capt. Maj., or Lt. Col. James, en-
gineer, 3, 86, 87, 89, 92, 96, 238,
3S8, 389, 395, 435, 457, 469.
, certificates by, 86, 133.
, with others, as commissary of
captures, letter to, 89.
, to superintend fortifications in
Southern district, 129.
, letters from, 336, 353, 419, 446,
471.
, letter to, 452.
, sent to Savannah (from Charles-
town), 389, 395 ; returns, 400.
. with others, as trustee of
captured property, 135 ; letters
from, 226, 237 ; order and letter
to, 321. 366.
Robert, 229.
Money, Benjamin, report, 458.
Monhagen Island, 12.
Monk, Capt. or Maj. Thomas, 355, 460, 532.
letter from. 212 ; mentioned, 213.
Monk's Corner, 357, 402.
Monmouth, address dated at, 451.
County, 24, 117, 467.
inhabitants of, 451.
Montagu. Lord Charles, instructions to,
209 ; mentioned, 254.
corps raised by, 209. 245, 276.
Monteath, plantation, 108.
Montgomery. Wilton & Co., account, 98.
Montreal, letters dated at, 344, 439, 470,
501.
Moody, Lt., certificate from, 524.
Moore :
Alex., account, 147.
Col. or Mr., commissary and store-
keeper of Indian presents [Philip],
130, 131, 176, 270, 310, 531.
Thomas Wm., barrack master, Sa-
vannah, account of, 550.
Samuel, Lt. of Guides, 187.
Moravian settlement in N. Carolina, 245.
Morden, James, barrack master, &c, at
Halifax, 368, 530, 542.
letters from, 527, 544.
letter to, 524.
receipts from, 248.
Morgan :
Eunice, letter from, 236.
John, refugee, 528.
Willoughby, 237.
Morgann, Maurice, secy, to Sir Guy
Carleton, 542.
letters from, 497, 511, 512, 517, 528,
541.
letters to, 485, 488, 491, 492, 512, 513,
515, 521, 547.
papers left by Capt. Smith with, 509.
Morison, Malcom, loyalist, 120.
Morris :
Lt. Col. John, certificates from, 249,
262. 274, 428.
Dr. [Michael], 214, 245.
Col. Roger, Inspector of the claims of
Refugees, 74, 85, 87, 90, 93, 247.
, letters, memorials, &c, to, 6,
10, 12, 13, 14, 34. 38, 44, 47. 54,
60, 61, 62, 70, 74, 76, 79, 80, 81, 86,
88, 93, 95, 93, 108, 112, 116, 117,
121, 125, 126, 129, 132, 140. 158,
163, 168, 215, 231, 236, 240, 243,
247, 248, 252, 287, 270, 279, 232,
283, 293, 300, 303, 314, 360, 376,
394, 405, 409, 410, 425, 512.
, claims referred to, or orders
issued, 25, 27, 70. 83. 84, 118, 139,
157, 166. 191, 212, 245, 247, 253,
262, 266, 268, 274, 279. 283, 284,
288, 289, 300, 308, 320, 331, 334,
341, 343, 344, 352, 353, 355, 356,
363, 395, 396, 399, 400, 403, 409,
413, 427, 428, 433, 446, 495.
, complaints against, 367.
, memorial for removal of, 370.
, accounts of, 437, 549, 550.
Lt. Thomas (American officer), 82, 183
584
Morris — contd.
William, petition from, 12.
Mr., 183.
County, letters dated from, 427.
Town, letters dated from, 86, 99, 134.
, Jail, 330.
Morrison :
Maj. Gen. [George], letter to, 173.
John, Dep. Commissary Gen., 350.
, letters from, 418, 499, 545.
Ensign, 10.
Morse :
Leonard, letters from, 230, 243.
Robert, Chief Engineer, 488, 552.
Motts House, 327.
Moultrie, Lt. Gov. or Brig. Gen., 39.
proposed exchange of, 385, 402.
Mowat (Mo watt), Capt., 15, 16, 17.
letter from, 407.
Muirson, Capt. Sylvester, for himself and
others, memorial from, 94.
Mulligan, Jane, refugee, 427.
Mullock, William, deposition of, 468.
Mullryn, John, 86.
Munro, Capt., 56.
Mure, Son & Atkinson or Mure, Atkinson &
Mure, 20, 206, 214, 260, 276, 282.
letters from, 287, 298.
Murray :
Alexr., 355.
Maj. Daniel, to raise troop of
dragoons, 248.
, roll of his troop, 526.
Jas., 340.
Gen. Lord John, 538.
John, account, 147.
Maj. Thomas, aide de camp, letters
from, 503, 542.
, letters to, 265, 355, 514.
, orders concerning refugees, 98,
113, 120, 121, 157, 159, 166, 231,
237, 245, 247, 251, 252, 258, 262,
274, 279, 288, 292, 300, 308, 320,
330, 334, 339, 341, 343, 344, 352,
353, 355, 356, 360, 362, 372, 381,
391, 393, 394, 395, 399, 402, 403,
405, 408, 411, 413, 422, 428, 433,
448, 461, 462, 463, 465, 486, 499,
502, 514, 518, 519, 520, 527, 529,
533, 534.
William, refugee, 22, 119.
Musgrave, Col., 483.
Myer, Johannes or John, refugee, 252, 382.
Myers :
f Benjamin, 266.
Rachel, refugee, 266.
Nairn, Maj. John, letter to, 26.
Nash, Abner, 272.
letters to, 142.
Nassau. See Fort Nassau.
Natchez, the, 32, 77, 246, 300, 372, 510, 522.
address of inhabitants, 46.
Navy Board, 282.
letters from, 143, 257, 265, 276.
takes over direction of provisions to
troops, 257.
Negroes or slaves, 37, 39, 64, 71, 77, 88,
108, 111, 114, 127, 128, 132. 135,
146, 150. 158, 187, 209, 306, 307,
403, 406, 417, 419, 435, 463, 468,
498, 520, 523, 543, 544, 546.
promised freedom. 544.
question of arming and embodying,
419, 435, 438.
Neil, Arthur. 161.
account, 142.
Nepean, Evan, letter from, 550.
letter to, 524.
Nesbit, Capt., 393. (Same as Nisbet
which see.)
Nesbitt, C, aid -de-camp, letter from, 125.
Neville, Thomas, letter from. 347.
Newark, New Jersey, 120, 139, 229, 230
Newbern, N. Carolina, paper dated at,
272.
New Brunswick. 137.
Newbury, 45.
New England, 2. 5. 11, 52, 157. 163, 168,
258, 272, 311, 348.
Newfoundland, 83, 182, 199, 541.
New Hampshire, 63, 70.
Grants, 310.
Newhaven, Lord, 90.
Newhaven (Connecticut), 103.
collector of, 189.
New Jersey, 82, 120, 291, 334, 393, 409,
519, 522.
Chief Justice of. See F. Smyth.
councillor of, 409.
Volunteers. See Provincial Troops.
New London, 163.
New Lotts, 364.
Newmarch, Maj., 518.
New Orleans, 30, 31, 51, 63, 65, 71, 93,
109, 193, 286.
papers dated at, 46, 51, 52.
Spanish troops in. 522.
Newport [Rhode Island], 264, 266.
letters dated at, 259, 284.
Newport, in Virginia, 6.
New Providence, Bahamas, 94, 453, 458,
472, 485, 489.
Spaniards expected to attack, 415.
Leslie sends men, &c, to, 400, 415,
417 ; cannot get ship to carry
them, 418.
letters dated at, 458, 464, 481, 483,
489.
return of stores in, 499.
Spanish troops under Cagigal in
expedition against, 522.
state of garrison of, mentioned, 464.
state of troops on Island of, 482.
surrender to Spain mentioned, 520.
Newspaper cuttings, 332, 503.
Newton, Wm., Asst. Depty. Paymaster
Gen., letter to, 136.
585
New Town, Long Island, 325.
papers dated at, 49, 95, 325, 439, 514.
New Windsor, letters dated at, 234, 269,
275, 280.
New York, head quarters of the British
forces, mentioned, and letters and
papers dated from, passim.
Academy in, 523.
apprehended attack on, 180, 284, 310.
Carleton to proceed to, 441.
civil government in, not to be revived,
385.
commandant of, see Birch ; account
of contingencies in the commandant's
office, 397.
commanding engineer at, 507.
council : minutes of, 442 ; salaries to,
515 ; councillor, 409.
delegates of, memorial, 310.
deputy paymaster at, 296, 297.
exports and imports mentioned, 254,
503.
, superintendency of, 195. See
also Andrew Elliot.
Gazette, 375, 449. (See also Riving-
ton.)
general orders, 332.
hospital at, 4, 224, 326, 465, 499.
, accounts and returns, 227,
533-534.
, warrants to pay, 541, 547.
, stores for, 253. See also under
Hospitals,
inhabitants of, address from, 497.
Island, 144, 323, 500.
, plan for securing peace and trade
of, 503.
journal from, to Portsmouth, Virginia,
269.
judge advocate. See S. P. Adye.
loyal refugees, memorial from, 505.
, corps of, 425. See also generally
Loyalists,
mails and packet boats, 408.
Mayor of, 174. See also David
Mathews,
places in :
, Bowery Lane, letter dated at,
308.
, Cooper St., 80.
, Marston's Wharf, 323.
, letters dated at, 384.
. Water Street, letter dated at,
282.
police: officers or magistrates, 359, 376,
423-4 ; papers dated at office of,
462, 464.
prisoners :
, account of prisoners in garrison,
146.
, in Sugar House prison,
374 ; and with Provost
Martial, 374.
, commissary of prisoners
Dept., 436.
, question of resident agent of
prisoners at, 228.
New York, Prisoners — contd.
, (taken at Pensacola) brought to,
346, 347.
, from Pensacola, not to be sent
to, 372.
, on guards hip at, 510.
Provost, weekly state, 425, 439 ;
return of prisoners in, belonging to
Associated Loyalists, 470.
rent for houses, &c, 174.
returns or musters in departments at,
or in district of, 294, 323, 325 ;
of horses foraged, 319, 180 ; and
persons victualled, &c, 319, 484 ;
receiving fuel, 486 ; of provisions
in, 484 ; of the Royal Artillery at,
490 ; of ordnance at, 491.
stores or provisions for, 5, 44, 58, 62,
141, 224, 226, 248, 249, 256, 257,
276, 282, 302, 317, 341, 345, 354,
368, 397, 401, 413, 422, 426, 429,
431, 433, 439, 442, 447, 454, 460,
464, 478, 479, 484, 490, 492, 493,
496, 506.
troops : 2nd Batt. 84th goes to, 393 ;
troops not to be spared from, 416 ;
Leslie to detach troops for, 445 ;
question of detaching from, 470,
473; troops embarked from Eng-
land for, 483.
Vice Admiraltv Court at, 62, 413, 429,
514.
Niagara, letters dated at, 11, 26, 27, 36.
Nicholas, Henry, certificate by, 85.
Nichols :
John, refugee, 272.
Lt., 173.
Nicoll, Edward, junr., certificate by, 319.
Ninety Six, S. Carolina, 171, 256, 307, 342.
Nisbet (Nisbett), Capt., letter from, 386.
letter to, 392. (Same as Nesbit, which
see.)
Nisbett, Wm., 23.
Nivernois, Due de, letter from, 266.
Nixon :
James, 325.
— , 497.
Nolachuckie, 225.
Nooth, J. Mervin, Superintendent of
Hospitals, 138, 158, 227, 275, 313,
330, 346, 490, 499, 509, 533, 534.
letter from, 62.
papers signed by, 224, 227, 229.
Norfolk, Virginia, 493.
North :
Lord, letters from, 293, 301.
letters or memorials to, 7, 60,
212, 289, 348, 363.
John, deposition by, 453.
River, 156.
North Carolina, 69, 252, 256, 391.
American forces :
, recruits raising in, 26.
, bounties paid for recruits, 463.
, furnished with ammunition, 181.
, militia referred to, 485.
, state troops, 417.
586
North Carolina — contd.
Cornwallis prepares to advance into,
167, 173 ; return of casualties on
march through, 259.
Highlanders. See Provincial Troops,
loyalists, 347.
. refugee families from, in New
York, 10.
, account for supplies to, 415.
, memorial on behalf of, 512.
Moravian Settlement, 245.
prisoners in, 317, 328.
stores for troops in. 256.
North Castle, West Chester County, 533.
Northern Army [Burgoyne's], 229, 499.
Norton :
Beriah, 524.
, authority to, 126. 139.
, memorials from, 313, 492, 511.
Charles. 102.
Norwalk, Connecticut, 10, 81, 192, 229.
Norwich (England), letters dated at, 474.
Norwich (New England), 163.
Nova Scotia, 41, 52, 142, 191. 249, 369.
Assembly, memorial of. 547.
Campbell takes command, 288, 289,
295, 303.
description of, 529, 542 ; number of
inhabitants, 529.
expected attack on, 52 ; unprepared-
ness. 250. (See also Halifax.)
Hamond appointed Lt. Gov. of, 350.
Indians of, 303, 304 ; description of,
1 ; Superintendent of Indian affairs
in, 1.
troops in, mentioned, 354 ; accounts,
370, 436 ; return of Royal Artillery
in, 531.
Nugent, Maj. G., 539.
Nutting, — , 19.
Oaths of allegiance, 17, 18, 52.
O'Brien, James, refugee, 120.
O'Connor, Ensign or Lt., 62, 117, 122.
Officers. See Troops.
Ogden :
David, certificates by, 229, 508.
Isaac, 229.
, certificates by, 120, 229, 355,
356, 508.
Nicholas, 34.
, certificate by, 355.
Peter, certificate by, 355.
Ogeechee or Oggechee River, 107, 111, 112,
114: ferry, 110.
Ogilvie, Mr., 381.
Ogle, Sir C, 156.
O'Hara, Col. or Maj. Gen. Charles, 121,
223, 370.
wounded, 261.
O'Hara, Col. or Maj. Gen Charles — contd.
promoted Maj. Gen., 345.
one of a board of general officers, 380,
430, 433, 434.
exchange of, 397.
to exchange prisoners, 411.
letters from, 434, 472. 482.
letters to, 433, 450. 530.
expedition of : to Charlestown, thence
to proceed with reinforcements to
Jamaica, 450, 451, 452. 470, 471,
472-3, 476, 478, 482, 485, 526, 538.
Ohio, the, 221, 325, 409.
Okerson, Lt. Thomas, letters to. 235, 380.
Old Point Comfort, 368, 453, 502.
Oliver, Mr., 398.
Onslow, Lord, 513.
Orangeburgh, 302.
militia, 1 49.
Orange Countv, 49, 81, 115, 240, 245,
387, 411.
Orange Town, 52.
Orde," Capt., 125.
Orderly Book, 247.
Ordnance Board, 231, 305, 368, 492.
papers dated from the Office, 248, 249.
(See also Lord Amherst, and John
Boddington. )
Orford, Lord, letter from, 474.
O'Riley, Gen., 77.
Osborne, Capt., 185.
Oswald, Richard, 376.
Oswegatchie, 43.
extract dated at, 36.
Oswego, papers dated at, 459.
Outhouse, Nicholas, certificate for, 49.
Outwater, Thomas, certificates by, 115,
300, 362, 382.
Owens, David, account, 127.
Pack, John, refugee, 400.
Packet boats, 24, 115, 181, 408.
Pafford, John, refugee, 306, 320.
Page :
James, Serjeant 51st, 119.
J[oseph]. barrack master, 146.
Paine, Dr., 346, 429.
Panton, George, chaplain, claim of, 398.
letter from, 523.
recommendation by, 348.
Paper money, 150.
Capt. Sir Hyde, 123.
, letter from, 76.
Lt. Josiah, deposition of, 464.
Rear or Vice Adml. Sir Peter, 105, 122,
128, 162, 193, 525.
, letter from, 414.
, signs cartel, 351.
Capt. [William], 330.
Mr., refugee, 38,
587
Parker's Ferrv, 400, 417.
Parliament, 153, 177, 355, 512.
King's speeches, &c., to. and address
of, 67, 204, 244. (See also Commons
and Lords.)
Pascow, Sergt., 121.
Passamaq noddy, 289.
Indians of. 142.
Paterson or Patterson, Brig. Gen. or Maj.
Gen. James, arrives at Savannah, 88.
prepares for an expedition, 89, 91,
92-93, 96, 97, 99.
starts, and is impeded by rains, 100.
movements alluded to, 101, 104, 111.
at Charlestown, 130, 135, 136.
letter from, 18.
letters to, 136, 529.
petition to, should be to Pattison,
which see.
one of a board of general officers at
New York, 358, 380. 430, 434.
as commissioner, joint letter from, 385.
Patterson :
Robert, 24.
Walter. Gov. of St, John's Island,
letters from, 149, 190, 191, 194,
195. 196. 200, 201, 332; men-
tioned, 199, 355.
, letters to, 191, 196, 199, 304.
Pattinson, Thomas, 413.
Pattison :
Maj. Gen. James, 176, 465, 470.
, letter from, 38.
, opinion of, 100.
, petition to (as Patterson), 139.
William, memorial from, 79.
Pattison's Battery [St. John's Island],
60.
Paul, William, examination of, 128.
Paulus Hook, 323, 500, 552.
Paumier, Peter, Dep. Commissary Gen.,
120, 127, 226-7, 260, 349, 350,
484. 507.
letters and memorials from, 353, 492,
505, 512, 513.
letters to, 319, 511, 512.
Paxton, Quarter Master, 293.
Peace, question of, 504, 505.
Peacock, Capt., 418.
Pearis, Capt. R., abstract of pay, 342.
Pedee [River], 136, 143.
paper dated at, 275.
Peeck, Samuel and Jacobus, certificate by,
68.
Peek, Capt. David, certificates by, 35, 382.
PelU Joshua, certificate by, 461.
Pendleton, Chief Justice (American), 435.
Penman, James, 38. 39. 127, 128, 520.
letters from, 40, 54, 513.
letter to, 37.
Penn :
John, 105.
William, petition from, 22.
Pennington, Lt. Col., 300.
Pennsylvania, 46, 161, 211.
Council, order of, 545.
loyalists of, 505.
Pennsylvania — covtd.
prisoners in, 363, 392, 394, 395, 397,
398. 497.
writ of attachment. 470.
Penobscot. 20, 83, 84, 85, 144, 182, 183,
188, 208, 2C9, 317, 318, 355, 460,
542.
American fleet destroved at, by Sir
George Collier, 12-13, 16. 50; and
attack on, repulsed, 15-16.
Collier's opinion of, 18-19.
Goldthwaite's opinion of. 45.
Maclean leaves, in good defence, and
returns to Halifax, 66, 67.
letter dated from, 174.
Campbell leaves to Hartcup in good
state of defence, 292.
he embarks, 300.
supposed threatened by enemy, 303.
Lt. Col. Hicks to take command of,
368, 369.
Calef, the delegate of inhabitants of,
420.
Hartcup in command at, 429.
Maj. Skinner to take command at,
461, 462.
to receive attention, 504, 542.
plan of fort mentioned, 542. (See
also Fort George.)
Pensacola, 22, 39, 63, 77, 109, 115, 122,
127, 301, 324.
que'"'' n of frigate for, 8.
letters aid papers dated at, 29. 31,
57. 59, 63, 72, 74, 76, 88, 89, 91,
93, 105, 107, 108, 114, 115, 117,
121, 124, 139, 140, 145, 148, 154,
159, 162, 165, 167, 175, 184, 201,
209, 233, 234, 246, 267, 270, 278,
279, 281, 285, 294, 365.
harbour of. 30.
Council Chamber, minutes in, 30, 33.
accounts and receipts from, 68. 78,
b2, 85, 93. 95, 98 119, 123. 124,
130, 135, 142, 143, 146-148, 149,
i 163, 174, 186, 187, 201, 301.
Indians emploved in defence of, 108,
146, 159. 160.
demand of ordnance stores, 162.
expected attack on, 121, 124, 128, 129,
162, 233, 238.
attacked bv Spaniards, and capitu-
lates, 267", 271, 278, 279, 281, 285,
287, 332, 334, 372, 515.
articles of capitulation, &c, 278.
part of garrison brought to New York,
346.
prisoners mentioned, 372, 550.
Spanish troops in, 522.
Fort George at. See Fort George.
Perkins, Lewis, account, 147.
Perrineau's, 389.
Perrot, Mr., refugee, 212.
Perry, Nevers, 249, 409.
Peterkin, James, account, 147.
Peters, James, certificates by, 94, 265.
Petersburgh, letters dated at, 280, 281.
Pew^Rodah, deposition by, 462.
588
Philadelphia, 9, 11, 12, 50, 79, 97, 121, 134,
152, 161, 168, 180, 183, 209, 246,
248, 249, 269, 307, 340, 374, 387,
399, 416, 454, 456, 496, 551.
account for hospitals at, 227.
letters, &c, dated at, 310, 313, 318,
361, 375, 381, 407, 416, 422, 545.
proposal for an expedition against,
293.
Philips, Fredk., Col. of Militia, attest and
recommendation by, 118, 235.
letter to, 235.
Philips or Phillips, Capt, N., Adj. Gen., 368.
letter from, 113.
Phillips :
Thomas, refugee, 508.
Maj. Gen. William, 10, 25, 44, 82, 101,
102, 164, 241, 375.
, letters from, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 36, 43,
46, 47, 74, 106, 107, 109, 114. 155.
, letters, &c, to, 8, 9, 49, 75, 234,
271.
, question of exchange of, 160,
191.
, negotiates for exchange of
prisoners, 85, 168, 174, 176-7, 184 ;
for resident commissaries, 194.
, reports needs of Troops of Con-
vention, 206.
, at Portsmouth, Virginia, 269,
273 ; force under, 252 ; plan
respecting prize money, 285.
, death of, alluded to, 280, 285.
Phillipsburgh, letters dated at, 151, 156.
Picket (Pickett), James, memorial from, 10-
Piggott, A., letter from, 489.
letter to, 454.
Pintard :
Mr. or Lewis, 50, 98, 110, 134, 157, 161.
Mrs., 134, 157.
Pitcher :
Moses, refugee, 427.
Mr., commissary, 331.
Pitsburg, 109.
Plumb Island, letter dated at, 332.
Plymouth, England, 162, 496.
yard (prison), 496.
Poghkeepsie. See Poughkeepsie.
Point Comfort. See Old Point Comfort.
Point Cupe (Coupee), 522.
Pondicherry, 7.
Pontchartrain, Lake, 33.
Porteous, Mr., 346.
Porter :
Robert, account, 143.
William, dep. commissary of musters,
477, 540, 551.
Porto Rico, 523.
Port Royal, S. Carolina, 417.
Port Royal, Jamaica, papers dated at,
351, 525.
Portsmouth (England), 206, 460.
letters, &c, dated at, 71, 429. 492.
Portsmouth, Virginia, 78, 121, 210, 223,
507
Gen. Phillips at, 269, 273.
journal from New York to, 269.
Portsmouth — contd.
letters dated at, 246, 255, 269.
its evacuation alluded to, 314.
Portugal wines, 280.
Post, Isaac, refugee, 502.
Pott, Ensign, 338.
Potts :
James, 426.
John, 7.
, certificate by, 445.
Poughkeepsie, 49, 268, 344.
Powell, Robert Win., appointed with
others to take charge of unclaimed
slaves, 127.
as a trustee for captured porperty,
136, 226, 229, 321.
report of, with others, on houses in
Charlestown, 488.
Poyntz, Win. Deane, 296, 297, 553.
accounts or statements, 476, 509, 527,
551, 554.
certificate by, 369.
contract, 397.
. letters from, 394, 451, 497, 517.
letters to, 392, 394, 395, 448, 454.
Pratt, Nicholas, refugee, 103.
Prescott, Maj. Gen., letter to, 48.
Press, the, or impress, 198.
Preston, William, 38.
Prevost :
Maj. Gen. Augustine, 29, 39, 51, 71,
92, 93, 106, 110, 111, 114, 125, 127,
128, 134.
, letters from, 3, 5, 26, 27, 29. 30,
34, 35, 47, 57, 59, 64, 67, 76, 88, 89,
91, 96, 99, 100, 101, 104, 106, 107,
111, 112, 115, 120, 127.
, letters to, 6, 28, 34, 35, 47, 50,
54, 82, 84, 91, 97, 99, 103, 105, 113,
125.
, brother of, recommended for
Lt. Colonelcy, 88.
Lt. Col., 84.
Maj., 104.
Capt. (qy. same as Major), 6, 59,
88
Pringle, Lt. Col. Robert, 541.
Prisoners, 31, 82, 98, 121, 125, 139, 155,
161, 193. 246, 252, 258, 259, 265,
268, 286, 301, 305, 310, 356, 372,
430, 457, 476, 490, 510, 514, 518,
535, 536, 540, 542, 543, 544, 550.
accounts of expenditure, 146, 226-7,
374, 428, 436, 551.
, for boarding officers, 324, 364.
, dispute over a/cs for subsistence
441,-444, 449, 450, 455, 456, 458,
459 ; arrangements for subsistence,
451, 454, 455, 458, 459.
at Charlestown, 158, 180, 189, 209,
252, 254, 272, 280, 418-9.
, dispute with Greene over, 317,
322-3, 327, 328, 391, 438.
taken at Baton Rouge, &c, 51.
taken at Camden and Catawba Fords,
171.
officers taken at Yorktown, 362,
589
Prisoners — contd.
in Pennsylvania, &c, 363, 392, 394,
395, 397, 398, 408, 413, 414, 422,
451, 475, 497.
taken in a schooner, 408.
(of Cornwallis's army), 520.
commissary gen. of, mentioned, 354.
(See also Loring.)
dep. commissary of, 376, 418. (See
also Winslow.)
commissary or commissaries of, or
agent for, 3, 29, 98, 189, 239, 241,
431, 450, 458, 470, 496.
question of resident commissaries or
agents, 134, 153, 161, 164, 174, 177,
194, 206, 228.
exchanges, 9, 36, 42, 50, 58, 64, 74, 75,
82, 83, 85, 98, 99, 101, 102, 108, 109.
125, 132, 134, 153, 155. 174, 176-7.
183, 184, 189, 198, 206, 211, 212,
259, 264, 269, 275-6, 283, 320, 322,
323, 327, 328, 334, 346, 347-8, 354,
365, 373, 381, 382, 383, 385, 398,
402, 411, 413, 415, 416, 422, 424,
427, 430, 433, 438, 439, 440-444,
446-451, 454-459, 467, 469-471,
473, 476, 493-4, 495, 503, 508, 517,
519-20, 547-8.
, comparative view and returns,
482, 546.
, statement by Commissary Lor-
ing, 554.
, cartel ship from Boston, 35.
, cartel between Cuba and
Jamaica, 351.
, convention alluded to, between
the Gov. of Havana and Maj.
Campbell, 510.
escape of, 243 ; from a flag of truce, 502.
Americans not to be enlisted in
Provincial corps, 431, 460.
, sent from England, 494, 496.
, officers, 36, 101.
French, 259, 264, 303, 347-8, 373, 382,
383, 547-8.
Spanish, 372.
naval, 239, 241, 411, 443.
in hands of Board of Associated
Loyalists, 467, 469, 470, 508.
prison ships mentioned, 50, 249, 265,
320.
, not to be used as transports, 291.
, at Halifax, 381, 383, 384.
, guardship at New York, 510.
Privateers, 2, 12, 34. 35, 61, 63, 71, 78,
83, 1,16, 122, 181, 182, 449, 458, 496,
520 ; (Spanish), 128.
Prizes, 301, 428, 429, 514, 554.
taken in Chesapeak, 413.
Proctor, Dr. Thomas, 245.
Promotions, 3, 48, 56, 69, 73, 81, 101,
110, 117, 120, 131, 138, 151, 157, 178,
188, 190, 205, 206, 214, 216, 218, 220,
231, 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, 253, 267,
268, 273, 274, 293, 294, 295, 304, 308,
329, 332, 338, 340, 345, 359, 396, 413,
478, 482, 514.
Providence. See New Providence.
Provincial Troops, 53, 66, 75, 83, 84, 85,
103. 108, 122, 141, 151, 162. 173,
231, 250, 253, 271, 289, 354, 406,
431, 432, 460, 480, 484, 487, 526.
desert, 211.
in Nova Scotia, 182, 504.
, dep. muster master gen. of, 462.
inspector gen. of, 431, 432, 460, 485,
549 ; (see also Lt Col. Alex. Innes) ;
dep. inspector of, see Rooke.
invalids : question of sending to
England, 110.
monies paid to, 509.
muster master gen. See Winslow.
, account in office of, 437.
officers of, 14, 49, 60, 79-80, 263, 387,
486, 487.
, question of rank, 58, 85, 151,
164.
, widows, 430, 486.
raising of : proposals by Brig. Ruggles,
137.
, authority to raise Dragoons
(Thompson's), 248.
rebel prisoners not to be enlisted
in, 431, 460.
regiments specified :
, American Legion, hospital
stoppages, 534.
, Armed Boats Co., account of
subsistence, 534.
, Black Pioneers, 64.
, hospital stoppages, 535.
, British Legion Cavalry and
Infantry, 64, 68, 91, 100, 143, 157,
224, 322, 388, 390, 406, 473, 535.
, Col. Butler's Rangers, 86.
, De Lancey's 1st Battalion, 107,
229, 362, 473.
, 3rd Battalion, 61.
, Florida Rangers, 29. (See also
King's Rangers.)
, Garrison Battalion or Royal
Garrison Battalion, 126, 175, 228,
242, 390, 417, 473, 491, 535.
, Guides and Pioneers, account,
535.
, allowances to people under
head of, 549.
, state of, 253.
, Independent Companies or Hier-
lihy's five companies, 14,
188, 189, 192, 312, 341, 532.
, letter from officers, 4.
, King's American Dragoons, 554.
, roll of four troops of, 526.
, King's American Regiment, 55,
119, 123, 126, 535.
, King's Orange Rangers, 141,
150, 151, 162, 179, 193, 194. 199,
250, 258, 339.
, King's Rangers, or Brown's
corps, 59, 107, 544.
, muster roll of Col. Thos.
Brown's Co., 79. (See also
Florida Rangers.)
590
Provincial Troops, regiments — contd.
, rung's Rangers, Roger's corps,
554.
, Loyal or Royal American
Regiment. 4, 49 212, 246, 283,
35G, 535.
, Maryland Lovalists, 76, 109,
150, 154, 175, 179, 535.
, junction with Pennsyl-
vania Lovalists, 122, 164-5,
193, 202/234, 246.
, New Jersey Volunteers, 419-
420, 477.
, 1st Battalion, 536.
, 2nd Battalion, 129, 247,
249, 262, 274, 428.
, 3rd Battalion, 464.
, 4th Battalion, 382, 473,
495, 536.
, New York Volunteers, 49, 79,
91, 92, 100, 131, 139, 162, 210, 261.
264, 376, 405, 406, 409, 536.
, North Carolina Highlanders, or
Highland Emigrants, 414. 415.
, North Carolina Provincials, 14,
[query, the Highlanders above].
, North Carolina Royal Regiment,
261, {query, the Highlanders above].
, North Carolina Independent
Co., 536.
, North and South Carolinians, 91.
, Nova Scotia Volunteers, 41,
183, 213, 341, 368, 431, 432, 460,
532.
, Pennsylvania Loyalists, 76, 109,
150, 154, 179, 536.
, junction with Maryland
Loyalists, 122. 164-5, 193,
202, 234, 246.
, Prince of Wales' American
Volunteers, 90, 283, 398, 536.
Queen's Rangers, 4, 49, 83, 131,
264, 269, 408, 4^2, 536-7.
, Royal Fencible American Regi-
ment, 152, 228, 272, 341, 344, 368.
, Royal Highland Emigrants, 7,
53, 217. (See also Troops, 84th
Regt.)
, South Carolina Royalists, 40,
388, 389, 406, 537.
, Volunteers of Ireland, 49, 53,
131, 384, 389, 530.
, West Florida Royal Foresters,
160, 187, 234. 310, 422, 439.
, West Florida Loyal Refugees,
160.
, Young Royal Highlanders, 36.
returns or musters, 177, 221, 224, 253,
322, 477, 537.
rewards for enlisting in, 278.
stores for, 48, 214, 259, 401, 433, 499,
537, 544.
, clothing, 8, 48, 131, 132. 145,
193, 201, 263, 264, 343, 364, 433.
warrants granted for, 369.
Pulisveldt, Christian, refugee, 419.
Pumphrey, Henry, deserter, letter of, 448.
Punderson, Ebenezer, memorial, 311.
Purdy, Gabriel, certificate and letter
from, 97, 235.
Putnam, James, 54S.
Pynchon, Joseph, letter from, 94.
Quebec, 7, 43. 51, 60, 144, 182, 198, 206,
208, 250.
letters dated at, 22. 25, 33 42, 43,
45. 46, 56, 58, 85, 153, 154, 175,
209, 222, 232, 244, 280, 281 282,
287, 289, 309, 314, 331, 333, 334,
335, 336, 338, 349, 411, 476, 512,
531 532
ships and stores for, 256, 288, 295, 300.
Queen's County Militia, 229.
Quito, 523.
R
Rae or Ray, Capt. Duncan, letters to,
176, 332.
Rainsford, Capt. Andrew, 187, 246.
Ramsey, Lt. Col, 85.
Randolph, Daniel, depositions of, 453.
Ravenels Plantation, letter dated at, 350.
Rawdon, Lord, 62. 157, 168, 246, 248,
271, 283, 302, 307, 315, 362, 388.
his corps or regiment, 82, 264. (See
afoo Provincial Troops, Volunteers
of Ireland.)
his action with Greene, 277, 283.
certificate from. 445.
letters from, 149, 200, 203, 216, 243,
245, 247, 260, 285 ; mentioned, 217,
248.
letters to, 18, 242, 259.
touching exchange of, 373, 383, 385,
402, 547.
Rawstorne or Rawerton, Lt. James, 235,
242.
Ray or Rae. See Rae.
Raymond, Isabella, widow of James,
petition from, 352.
Reading :
Catherine, memorial from, 117.
Richard, memorial from, 47.
Richard, Catherine and Ferdinand,
loyalists, 24.
in Pennsylvania, 46.
Red Cliffs, 201, 233.
letters dated from, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.
Reed, Wm., memorial from, 289.
Rees, Huberd. receipt, 174.
Remington, Lieut. Col., 221.
591
Rhode Island, 21, 44, 45, 48, 63, 74, 80,
86 252, 257, 264, 312, 364, 396,
427, 439, 552.
to be evacuated (by British), 48.
synagogue of, 102.
thoughts on an expedition against the
French fleet at, 163.
Rice :
George, Asst. Dep. Qr. Mr. Gen., to
Troops of Convention, 10.
John, petition from, 376.
Richards, Charles, petition from, 330.
Richardson, Capt., 402.
Richmond (America), 10, 11.
Ridsdale, Capt., 28.
Riedesel :
Maj. Gen., 9, 25, 36, 37, 43, 44, 46, 47.
, letter from, 106.
, question of exchange of, 19, 160.
Madame, 47, 106.
Rigby, Richard, 193.
letters from, 298. 297.
Rine, Geo., refugee, 270.
Rio, Lt. Alex., 242.
Rivington, James, accounts, 449, 474,
480.
his paper, 19.
Rix, Benj., asst. commissary of musters,
324, 325, 326.
Roberts :
Dr., 96, 125, 227, 537.
Capt., 389.
Robertson :
Maj. Archibald, conjointly with Maj.
Bruen, 357, 360.
, certificate by, 433.
, letters from, 314, 315, 320.
, letters to, 328, 330.
Charles, 65.
Maj. Gen. or Lt. Gen. James, Gov. of
New York, &c, 25, 97, 9S, 116,
120. 121, 141, 213, 285, 359, 376,
380, 432, 434, 457, 472, 473, 474,
476, 501, 503, 514, 515, 518, 544.
, appointed Governor of New
York, 29-30.
, letters from, 107, 188, 312, 345,
360, 423, 478, 528.
, letters, memorials, &c, to, 25,
112, 113, 115, 116, 118-121, 141,
157, 166, 195, 225, 229, 239, 245,
258, 261, 279, 288-291, 300, 311,
313-316, 319. 320, 322, 326, 329,
330, 331, 334, 339, 340, 341, 344,
352, 353, 355, 356 358, 359, 362,
363. 372, 375, 393, 394, 402, 405,
408, 411, 413, 422, 427, 428. 433,
461, 474, 481, 491, 501, 502, 508,
519, 528, 541, 547.
, loyalist claims referred to him,
and orders issued, 132, 140, 159,
231, 239, 247, 283, 307, 308, 356,
363, 396, 405, 409, 425, 427, 486,
519, 534.
, opinion' signed by, 304.
, proclamations by, 195, 268 ;
mentioned, 503.
Robertson, Maj. Gen. or Lt. Gen. James
— contd
, requisitions wood, 349.
, sent to endeavour to save
Andre, 186.
, as President of Board of Public
Accounts, 301, 311, 312, 316,
360-1.
, examines or certifies
accounts, 449, 507, 548,
551, 552.
, as head of Board of General
Officers, letter to, 466.
, signs reports, 358, 466.
Capt., 475.
Robinson :
Col. Beverly, commanding corps of
Guides and Pioneers, 174, 296, 430,
516, 517, 535.
, allowances paid by, 549.
, certificates or recommendations
of loyalists by, 4, 41. 49. 88, 108,
120, 124, 212, 251, 268, 283, 356,
370, 372, 395, 402, 403.
, commissary of captured cattle,
342.
, letters from, 34, 74, 88, 116, 121,
132, 140, 158, 396, 408.
, letter to, 198.
G., account for hire of schooner, 113,
138.
Capt. Hugh, letter from, 31.
John, secretary to the Treasury, 193,
380, 415, 517, 551.
, letters from, 4, 7, 20, 44. 48,
56, 62, 88, 162, 165, 173, 215, 218,
222, 224, 238, 256, 257, 262. 278,
282, 296, 302, 305, 333, 342, 350,
362, 364, 390, 432. 436.
, letters to, 23, 44, 68, 71, 81,
123, 143, 169, 175, 195, 196, 221,
232, 239, 257, 265, 276, 280, 296,
302 311, 316, 343, 346, 350, 361,
367, 371, 385, 386, 428, 430.
Joseph, letters from, 143, 371.
Ensign Robert, 271.
Rochambeau, Comte de, conference with
Washington, 283.
his instructions, 255, 284.
letters from. 259, 284, 308, 347, 362,
383, 385, 396, 473, 503, 547.
letters to, 235, 264, 373, 402, 517.
supplies Cornwallis with money, 235,
362 ; repaid, 373, 383.
Roderiques, Senor Don, Colonel, 494.
Rodney, Admiral Sir George B., 93, 215,
420, 457, 458, 482, 543.
letter from, 525.
his victory mentioned, 468, 480, 490,
492, 494, 525, 526.
Rogers :
Elizabeth, memorials from, 81, 229.
Maj. James, 42, 338.
Lt. Col. [Robert], 85, 109, 142, 144,
537.
, certificate by, 554.
, his corps, 431, 432, 460, 532.
592
Roman Catholics, 1.
Rome, George, 48. ,
letter from, 44.
on the Board of Associated Loyalists,
198.
Rooke, H., dep. Inspector Gen. of Pro-
vincial Forces, letter from, 145.
Roorbach, Capt., 229.
Rose :
Lewis, Indian storekeeper, 186, 187.
Samuel, report of, 282.
Serjeant, 81.
Ross :
Capt. [Alexander], 206.
Major John, memorandum by, 459.
Ross and Gray, Messrs., 110, 150, 179.
, letter from, 21.
Rouse, Nicholas, deposition by, 516.
Rugely, Maj. H., letter to, 149 ; men-
tioned, 217.
Ruggles, Brig. Gen. Timothy, on Board
of Associated Loyalists, 198, 220.
proposals for raising a regt. of dra-
goons, 137.
Rum, 8, 201, 287.
in the Indian Dept., 78.
inspector and prover of, 169, 256.
want of, 544.
Rumigny, Monsieur de, 512.
Russel or Russell :
J. or John, 258, 368.
John, deposition by, 453.
Peter, secretary, 365, 380, 385, 414,
416, 419, 434.
, letter from, 443.
William, memorial and claim of, 329,
341, 355, 368.
Capt., 130, 136.
Rutherford :
Col. Thomas (American officer), 10.
, troops under, 348.
Lieut., 198.
Rutledge, John, 169, 229, 322.
Ruttan, Peter, certificate by, 291.
Ryckeman, John, certificate by, 68.
St. Augustine, 28, 89, 99, 100, 238, 250,
378, 472, 494, 522, 543, 544, 546.
accounts at, 130, 291.
apprehended attack on, 77, 115.
415.
defensive works or fortifications men-
tioned, 37, 38, 39, 54, 64, 67, 71, 94.
Fort St. Mark's at, 138.
garrison at, weak, 237, 238-9 ; to be
reduced if necessary, 445.
Indians in connection with, 130, 152.
Lt. Gen. Leslie touches at, 64.
Leslie cannot reinforce, but will
provision, 379.
St. Augustine — cojitd.
letters dated from. 21, 37, 38, 39, 53,
55, 63. 71. 72, 75, 84, 86, 87, 94,
105, 109, 113, 117, 118, 127, 128,
138, 176, 237, 240, 270, 285, 310,
380, 494, 529, 530, 531.
ordnance and stores at, 490, 499.
question of evacuation, 494-5, 500,
520, 527, 529, 530.
question of convoy for planters'
negroes to Jamaica, &c, 520.
supplies drawn from, 102, 105, 118,
129, 138.
supplies for, 77, 101, 103, 348.
St. Christopher, Island of, 475.
St. Clair :
Maj. Gen. Arthur, commissioner to
exchange prisoners, 99, 102.
John, secretary, recommendation and
letter from, 343, 545.
St. Domingo, 526, 543.
St. Eustatius, 6, 150.
account of capture of, 371.
St. George, Capt., 192, 215, 216, 233.
St. George's, Bermuda, 227.
letters dated at, 309, 545.
St. George's Parish, 110, 135.
St. Jago in Cuba, 408.
St. Jago de la Vega, cartel dated at,
351.
St. John, Island of, 84, 144, 189, 249,
251, 262, 289, 532.
calculation of annual expense to
Government, 149.
Council of, memorial, 23.
defence of : works, fortifications, &c,
189, 190, 194, 305.
description of military roads, 229-230.
Hessians winter at, 60, 61, 182.
Hierlihy's corps at to be relieved,
295, 431, 432, 460.
its government distinct from Nova
Scotia, 191, 196, 199; and not
within Clinton's command, 305.
letter dated from, 149.
protected by ice from the enemy,
185.
stores for, 248, 249.
troops at, 194, 196, 197, 199-200, 288,
295.
Co. of Volunteers, 190, 312.
St. John's or St. John's River [E. Florida],
38, 127, 543.
naval stores exported from, 530.
St. John's River, Nova Scotia.. 1, 19.
meeting of Indians at, 142, 172.
St. Leger :
Lt. Col., letter from, 345.
Lt., 173.
St. Luc, Lieut. Col. Laconic, letter from,
344.
St. Lucia, 378, 468.
St. Martin's Island, account of capture
of, 371.
St. Marv's River, loyalists settling on, 376.
St. Phillips, 110.
Salem, 45, 247.
593
Salisbury :
Lt,,* 289.
(N. Carolina), 243.
, letter dated from, 242.
Saltketchers, 302.
Saltonstal, Commodore, 13.
Saltonstall. 2nd Lt., 243.
Sandwich, Lord, letter to, 266.
Sandy Hook, 12, 18, 467, 495, 502.
letter dated at, 502.
lighthouse, 129, 468.
Santee, 246, 302, 357, 402, 403, 405, 417.
high hills of, 320.
road, 406. 407.
Saratoga, 514.
Convention of, mentioned, 155, 425.
(See also Troops of Convention.)
Sargent, Capt. John, 492, 538.
Savannah, 39, 86. 92. 97, 99, 100, 104,
122, 125, 136, 143, 256, 302, 305,
307, 315, 456, 457, 483, 485, 494,
497.
letters, certificates, &c, dated at,
or near, 3, 5, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31,
34, 35, 47. 51, 57, 59, 64, 67, 76,
77, 86-89, 91, 96 99, 100, 101,
103, 104, 106, 107, 110-115, 120,
127, 128, 130, 133, 134, 136, 238,
306, 315, 342, 359, 364. 366, 373,
378, 399, 403, 410, 447, 471, 504,
505, 509, 510, 527, 550.
French ships under D'Estaing appear
off, 26, 27, 29, 39.
siege of (1779), 34, 35, 40, 55, 57, 64,
86, 87, 106, 133; return of casual-
ties, 51.
Leslie arrives at, 76.
town adjutant of, 101.
threatened attack on and defence
of, 336, 342, 357, 366, 389, 395,
399, 421, 469 ; its defence to be
left to Leslie at Charlestown, 365 ;
he is to reinforce, 380 ; cannot
spare men, 399-400 ; will send re-
inforcement if necessary, 457 ; sends
regiment, 458.
suggestion to oblige Wayne to fall j
back from, 417 ; his nearness to
the town, 418.
provisions in store at, 419.
provisions fall short, garrison desert,
447-8 ; letter of deserter, 448.
garrison to be reduced if necessary,
445.
garrison of, American policy of
straitening, 464.
emp^yment of negroes, 544.
civil branch of royal artillery at, 490.
ordnance at, 490.
proposed evacuation, 469, 470, 494-5,
500, 520, 546.
River, 100, 101, 103, 104, 128, 399.
Savre, John, certificates or recommenda-
tions by, 3, 192; 258. 343. 409, 427, 465.
Saxton, John, memorial from, 191.
Rcadden (Scaddin), George, refugee, 409,
410.
Schaak, Capt., 502.
Scoby, Timothy, 518.
Scot's Lake, Fort Watson, Journal of
blockade at, 271.
Scott :
Brig. Gen. [Charles], (American army),
39.
, question of exchange, 402, 473,
547.
Edward, secretary, letters from, 484,
521 ; mentioned, 491.
, letter to, 497.
Seabury, Rev. Dr. Samuel, certificates by,
41, 280, 353.
Seamark, Richard, 109.
Second River, 230.
Secretary for War. See Charles Jenkinson.
Secretary for the American Department.
See Lord G. Germain.
Secret Service, 547.
Segur, Marquis de, instructions to
Rochambeau, 255, 284.
Seitz, Col. or Brig. Gen. de or von, 273.
joint temporary command in Nova
Scotia, 276-7, 288-9, 295.
letters from, 61, 67, 276, 289, 298.
letter to, 295.
Selby, Capt., 16, 17, 83.
Senger, John C, deposition and certificate,
445.
Seton, William or Mr., 434.
certificate by, 123.
letter from, 61.
Sewell's Point, 453.
Shackerly, Mary, petitions from, 67, 115.
Shaw:
Charles, 117.
, letter to, 287.
George, certificate by, 363.
John. 539.
Mr., 462.
Shechquago, letter dated from, 23.
Shedden :
Robert, recommendation by, 236.
William, letter from, 545.
Shedds, Lt., 100.
Shelburne, Earl of, 487, 524, 526, 550.
letters from, 441, 453, 460, 463, 471,
474, 475, 492, 513. 532.
letters to, 486, 524, 527, 546.
Sheldon (Sheldons), 59, 64, 77.
Shepherd, William, asst. commissary of
forage, 324.
Sheridan, Major, 100.
Sheriff e. See Shireff.
Sherwood :
Joshua, refugee, 402-3.
Capt. Justus, letters, instructions,
&c, to, 222, 280, 281, 282, 294, 345,
, letters and papers from, 282,
294, 336, 345.
, conference with Tra Allen, 284.
, and Dr. Smyth, letter to, 314.
, negotiations with pwople
of Vermont. 319, 333.
Mr., 98.
Shiells, P., 412.
2 p
594
Ships :
Adamant, 249.
, bill of lading, 248.
Jfolus. 232, 394.
Albany, H.M.S., 13, 66, 83.
Allegiance, 250, 292.
Alligator, 417.
America, 156.
Amphion, 495.
Amphitrite, 368.
Archer, 318.
Ariel, 259, 260, 264, 274, 280, 287.
Assurance, 248, 511, 546.
Astrea, 379, 417.
Avenger, 159, 198.
Beaumont, 213.
Bedford, 156.
Belisarius, 368.
Billy, ordnance transport, 304.
Blazing Star, 180, 183.
£Zonrfe, frigate, 12, 20, 56, 78, 210.
223, 326.
Bonetta, 208, 362, 396, 402, 548.
Briton, 378.
Buck (schooner), 100.
Buckram, 458, 460, 532.
Camilla, 12, 13, 75, 180, 223, 248.
Carleton, sloop, 437, 484.
Carolina Packet, 209.
Carteret, packet boat, 33.
Carysfort, 344.
Ceres, frigate, 441.
Ceres, storeship, 151.
Chance, sloop, 451.
Cliarlestown, frigate, 182, 203, 208, 317.
Charming Polly, 506.
Chatham, 248/
Christiana, 460.
Conqueror, 341.
Defence, American ship, 12, 13.
Defiance, 269.
Dispatch, 289, 295.
Dolphin, brig, 414, 422.
Due de Chartres, 379.
Duncan. 105.
^a^e, 50.
^ar^ Baihurst, storeship, 159.
Ellis, 301.
Endeavour, 268, 272, 291, 314.
Experiment, 26, 30, 71.
Fanny, transport, 253, 259, 260.
Favourite, 447.
Formidable, 525.
Fowey, 104.
Friendship, brig, 99.
Cosre, sloop, 458, 460.
Galatea, 12, 223, 248, 254.
Garland, 42, 198, 417, 421.
Gayton, privateer, 71.
George, navy transport, 454.
Glasgow, 181.
Grenville, 181.
Greyhound, H.M.S., 12.
Greyhound, transport, 120.
Greyhound, flag of truce, letter dated
from. 188.
Ouadaloupe, H.M.3., 31, 82.
Ships — contd.
Halifax, 254.
Hampden, 13.
Holderness, 439, 479, 493.
//ope, sloop-of-war, 265, 350, 353.
Howe, brig, 458.
Howe, sloop, 458.
#owe, not identified, 460, 532, 542.
Hunter, 12.
Hydra, 106.
/m, H.M.S., 210.
Jack, 317.
Jackson, 464.
Ja/ie, 413.
JoAw awa* Humphrey, 496.
Joft?i and Jane, 259, 260, 274, 287.
Katherine, 117.
tfeppeZ, 118.
Lady Amherst, 429, 492.
Languedoc, French ship, 40.
Lapwing, 269.
Leith, sloop, 414.
Lewis, 468.
Z^on, 502.
Littledale, letter dated from, 249.
London, 156, 344.
Loyalist, 118, 138.
Lucretia, 490, 493, 503.
Magician, 397.
Jfarm, 128, 495, 502, 507, 541.
Maria Louisa, 408.
Martha, navy transport, 440.
Mary, store ship, 48.
Mary and Margaret, 497.
Jfedea, 289.
Mentor, man-of-war, 122.
Nancy, schooner, 118, 138.
Nancy, navy transport, 442, 484.
Nautilus, 13.
ATor*A, H.M.S., 13, 83.
Orpheus, 206, 482, 530.
Otter, sloop, 12.
Palliser, 547.
Patsey, brigantine, 27, 43.
Peogri/, 464.
Phoenix, letter dated from, 76
Prince George, 167, 168.. 171, 178
Prudent, 156.
Quebeck, 379.
Rachel, schooner, 34.
Raisonable, 12.
, letters dated from, 12. 18.
Rambler, 269.
Ramillies, H.M.S., 351.
Ranger, 491.
Regard, 151, 154, 377.
Richmond, 101, 103, 106, 123 (25.
156, 305.
Robert and Jane, 465.
Robust, 141.
Rodney, privateer, 375.
Roebuck, 5, 179.
Romulus, 183, 289.
, letters dated from, 210
Rosebud, privateer, 63.
Rotterdam, 379, 411.
Royal Oak, 156.
595
Ships — contd.
Eutledge, American ship, 64.
St. Helena., transport, 84.
St. Lawrence, 249.
, bill of lading, 248.
Sandwich, 414.
Sarah Goulbourne, 301.
Savage, 392, 421.
Sir Henry Clinton, brigantine, 548.
Society, 230.
Sophia, navy transport, 401.
South Carolina, American frigate, 483,
522.
Speedwell, 458.
Speedy, 283.
Spencer, 422.
Stanislaus, prison ship, 381, 383, 384.
Steady, transport, 478, 479, 493.
Stork. H.M.S., letters dated from, 26,
29.
Success, 429. 492
Sukey, 508.
Swan, transport, 86, 123, 426.
Symmetry, transport, 496.
Thames, 490.
Triton, 170.
Tyger, transport, 494.
Union, 220.
Valiant, 301.
Vemis, 101, 106.
Vernon, 172, 224, 226, 318.
Vigilant, 59.
Virginia, H.M.S., 12.
Vulture, 318.
Ward, transport, 401.
Warren (American ship), 13.
West Florida, armed sloop, 33.
Whirligig, schooner, 113.
Who's Afraid, privateer, 122.
William, 340.
William and Elizabeth, 115.
William and John, 498, 502. 505, 507.
, seizure of, 498, 541, 542.
William and Mary, 431.
Willing Maid, 86.
Wish 377.
Shireff, Lt. Coi., 73, 231.
Shoemaker, Samuel, certificates or recom-
mendations by, 7, 12, 20, 121, 212, 268,
445, 529.
Shrewsbury, extract from, 281.
Shrewsbury Inlet or River, 449, 502.
Shubrick, Capt, 415.
Silk, Lieut., 230.
Silleck (Selleck, Sillock), Abraham,
memorial from, 101.
Simcoe, Lt. Col. J. Graves, 536.
his corps, 82, 388. See also Provincial
Troops, Queen's Rangers.
letter to, 219.
Simons, Thomas, letter from, 314.
Simpson, James, letters from, 149, 158,
166. 169, 181.
Sinclair, Lt. H., letter from, 502.
Sinnicook, Long Is., 399.
Skeensborough, paper dated at, 333.
Skelly, Capt., 254, 495, 520.
Skelton, Thomas, 316.
letter from, 329.
Skene, Col. Philip, testimonial from, 420.
Skinner :
Major Abraham, American commis-
sary of prisoners, 46, 47, 60.
, correspondence with Loring over
exchange of prisoners, 346, 362, 365,
366, 382, 385, 386, 397, 398.
Brig. Gen. Cortland, brigade of, 213.
{See also Provincial troops, 1st
Batt. New Jersey Volunteers.)
, certificates by, 113, 330, 341,
353, 411, 445, 502.
, instructions from, 468.
, letters from, 502, 521.
, letters to, 469, 502.
Major, 70th regt. [John], to take
command at Penobscot, 461, 462,
542.
Stephen, loyalist, letter from, 515.
, memorial, 409 ; mentioned, 425.
, recommendation by, 393.
Skottowe, Thomas, letter from, 384.
Slaves or negroes. See Negroes.
Small, Major or Lt. Col. John. 53, 298, 373,
374.
certificate by, 96.
his battalion, 152.
letter from, 357.
promotion of, 217.
Small pox, 96, 158.
Smith :
Austin, 245.
E., certificate signed by, 292.
Ebenr., 524.
Maj. Genl. F., certificate bv, 131.
Lt. Col. F., certificate by, 67.
Henry, Justice of Peace, order by,
344.
Henry, affidavit. 294.
, and Donald McPherson, letters
to, 270, 278.
James, account of, 138.
Mr., or Capt. John, secretary to the
com. in chief, 47, 250, 434, 497.
, account paid by, 480.
. letters from, 87, 115, 144, 145,
167, i88, 220, 257, 304, 305, 312,
330, 355, 380, 405, 415, 421, 435,
441, 446.
, letters to, 30, 144, 145, 148, 170,
204, 208, 292, 302, 309, 318, 341,
368, 380, 394, 395. 397, 423, 426,
432, 436, 443, 462, 465, 484, 504.
, memorandum for, 376.
, papers left with incoming
secretary, 509.
, report or opinion addressed to,
304.
John P., deposition and petition of,
370, 387.
Joshua H., letter from, 350.
Patrick, refugee, 303.
Robert, deposition by, 516.
Solomon, 548.
Thomas, 107.
596
Smith — contd.
William, Chief Justice of New Yoik,
100, 113, 126, 381.
, as one of a council, letter from,
179.
, opinion, 517.
Mr., letter to, 23.
Mrs., 290.
Smith's Island, 498.
Smith er, James, petition from, 20.
Smyth :
Chief Justice Frederick, certificates
by, 201, 229.
, concerning claim for salary,
215.
, evidence in favour of Lt. Col.
Barton, 273.
, as one of a council, letter from,
179.
John, certificates, &c, by, 82, 201, 393.
, evidence in favour of Lt. Col.
Barton, 273.
S. D., letter from, 56.
Dr., and Capt. Sherwood, letter to,
314.
Snedeker, Theodorus, certificate by, 126.
Snigs, — , (mason), 60.
Societv for Propagating the Gospel, &c,
213.
Somerby, nr. Yarmouth, letter dated at,
339.
Sommers, -Tohn, surgeon, certificate of, 324.
Sotheran, Capt., to be exchanged, 217.
Sound, the [? Long Island Sound], 312,
369.
Southampton Fort, 227.
South Carolina, 6, 26, 39, 77, 116, 157, 209,
222, 238, 252, 344, 385, 419.
Assembly (State Govt.), Acts against
loyalists, 475.
civil officers of royal government :
their return to, distressed situation
and support, 181, 326, 360, 379, 384,
511, 524.
commodore of navy of, see Gillon.
deputy commissary to examine
accounts of army in, 364.
, Baine recommended, 369.
inhabitants not disposed towards the
King's government, 475.
letter to friends on the frontier of, 143.
loyalists in, 307, 417, 521.
, address or memorials, 436, 512,
524.
, numbers expected to support
King's govt., 149.
, hardships and laws against, 435,
436, 438, 441, 475, 498.
negroes raising in (for Americans), 26.
on the situation of affairs in, 59, 149-
150, 158, 169-170, 234, 245. 302-3,
306, 307, 315, 378-9, 388, 389,
463-4.
papers dated from, 106. 126, 215.
police, or board of police of Charles-
town or S. Carolina, 158, 169, 170,
391, 392t 395, 417, 467.
South Carolina, police — contd.
, Intendant General, of, — Lt. Gov
Bull, 498.
, letter to, 381.
sequestered estates in, undei the
direction of Mr. Cruden, 521.
stores for troops in, 256.
, arms and stores for Provincial
forces consigned to, 401.
trade : regulations for, 166, 169, 181.
, petition of merchants trading to,
207, 226, 231.
troops : new corps raising, 158.
, Lord C. Montagu's plan for
raising corps, mentioned, 245.
, not inured to service, 393.
, numbers of troops in, 452.
Southgate, letter dated from, 76.
Spain, war with, 63. See also below
Spanish forces.
Spangler. Mary, widow of George,
memorial from, 121.
Spanish forces, or fleet, or the Spaniards :
invasion of West Florida, 31-33, 37,
51, 57, 122.
cultivate Indian interest, 39, 201 ;
governor entices Indians from
British service, 359.
fleet reported off Charlestown bar, 77.
in Mobile Bay, 89.
movements against Mobile, &c, 159,
160.
design on Pensacola deferred, 162.
dispatches intercepted, 193.
expedition against Pensacola or West
Florida, 201, 209, 233, 237, 238.
attack on Pensacola, 267, 271.
its surrender, 278, 279.
West Florida yielded to, 281, 286.
return of prisoners, 301.
memorial of a prisoner, 515.
Eas,t Florida a defence against Spanish
attacks, 513.
expected to attack East Florida, 115,
359, 380.
garrison in the Creek nation, 359.
dispute with, over prisoners, &c,
300-1, 493-4, 510.
expected to attack Providence or St.
Augustine, 415.
attack on Bahamas, and surrender of
New Providence, 483, 484, 489, 491,
494, 520.
at Cape Francois, 458, 490.
return to Havannah, 458.
to combine with French in attacking
Jamaica, 431, 450, 452, 457, 458,
493, 525, 526.
capture of a transport ship belonging
to. 476.
state of, in West Indies, 522, 523, 527,
543.
See also Don Galvez.
Spanish River, 83.
coal from, 35, 66, 83, 121, 250, 317,
329 533, 542.
troops at, 288.
597
Spanish Town (Jamaica), letters dated at,
431, 490.
Specht, Brier. Genl., 155.
Spermaceti Cove, 468.
Speth, Brig. Gen. J. W. de, letter from, 31.
Spicer, James, 272.
deposition, 291.
Sproat, David, 510.
certificate by, 77.
Sproule, Capt., 330.
Sprv, Capt. William, 75, 111, 152, 300, 397.
certifies papers, 24, 27, 60, 84, 171,
176, 179, 183, 200, 208.
dispute over his accounts, 75, 83, 84,
116, 146, 166, 170, 175, 178, 181,
182, 193, 200, 203, 204, 205, 208,
249, 250, 305.
letters from, 26, 129, 142, 166, 170,
175, 178, 181, 203, 204, 208, 236,
249, 250 ; memorial, 509.
letters to, 24, 55, 59, 115, 182, 200,
305, 355.
works proposed for Halifax, 428, 429,
461.
Spyers, Singleton, and Jas. Ellis, 268.
Stainsbury, Mr., 248.
Stamford, Connecticut, 61, 90, 101.
Stanhope, Capt., 42.
Stanley, John [same as Thomas], 362.
Thomas, 473, 547.
Stansbury, John, letter from, 448.
Stapleton :
John, 456.
, letters from, 236, 314, 483.
Cornet, 293.
Starke, Mr., 415.
Staten Island, 73, 144, 323, 354, 468, 469.
paper dated at, 502.
plan for securing peace and trade of,
503.
superintendent of, 423.
Statia. See St. Eustatius.
Steale, Jane, 240.
Stephens, Philip, 525.
letters from, 41, 232, 428; men-
tioned, 436.
letter to, 422.
Stepple, W., 278.
Stevens :
Abraham, memorial from, 83.
Francis, ordnance storekeeper, 429.
Ensign, 474.
Stevenson, Dr. Alexander, certificate by,
54.
Stewart :
Adam, 313, 316, 319.
, letter to, 313.
Lt. Col. or Brig. Gen. Alexander, 357,
379, 390, 434, 452, 468, 472.
, his victory over Gen. Greene,
350-1.
, his movements, 357.
, letter from, 350 ; mentioned,
367.
. , letters to, 367, 387.
Lt. Col. Allan, certificate by, 415.
Anthony, letter from, 282.
Stewart — conid.
Charles, letter from, 23
Donald, 368.
Duncan, 368.
James, loyalist, 54.
John, ordnance storekeeper, 201
Peter, 23.
Capt. William, roll of troop of, 526
William, loyalist, 230.
Capt. of the British Legion, 64.
Mrs., 282.
Stiell, Lt. Col., 8, 122, 202, 246.
Still well, Mrs., refugee, 137.
Stirling :
Lord, American Genl., 468, 469.
Col. or Brig. Gen. Thomas. 51, 47^,
486.
, certificate of, 445.
, letter to, 53.
Stockden, Mrs., 314.
Stockton, Lieut., 258, 269.
Stokes, A., 373.
Stoneland Lodge, letter dated at, 335.
Stoney Point, 93, 100.
Stono, 7, 28, 357, 389.
Ferry, 92, 354.
, letter dated from, 93.
Inlet. 344.
Stout, John, certificate and letter from,
139, 235.
Strachan, Patrick, account, 148.
Strachey. Henry, letter to, 524, 525, 527.
Straton, Lieut., 507.
Strawberry Ferry, 389, 402.
Striclan, John, refugee, 408.
Strother :
Arthur,. 324.
Thomas, certificate by, 71, 77.
and Co.. certificate by, 98.
Stuart :
Brig. Gen. Alexander. See Stewait.
Charles, dep. superintendent of Indian
affairs, 78, 159.
, account to, 68.
, certificates by, 68, 71, 93.
, letter to, 28.
Henry, dep. Qr. Master God.,
accounts, 37, 187.
, letter from, 278.
Lt, Hugh, 126, 228.
, his accounts disputed, 260.
, letter from, 260.
Col. [John], 160.
Mr. [? John or Charles], 3, 117.
Peter, chief justice of Island of St.
John, 24.
Brevet Major, 456.
Studholm (Studholme), Capt. or Major,
1, 2, 61, 182, 204.
Suffolk (? Virginia), letters dated at, 299,
300.
Sullivan, John, American General, 52.
letter to, 292.
Sullivan's Island, 336, 419.
Sumpter, General, 248, 261.
Sunderland [America], letters dated from,
254, 255, 297.
598
Superintendent, the. See Andrew Elliot.
Superintendent General of Hospitals (Dr.
Nooth), 490.
Surgeon's Hall, 4.
Suspension of hostilities, 495, 498.
Sutherland :
Lt. Alex., 3, 29, 56, 276, 283, 490, 526.
, letter from, 304.
O'Sulivan, 326.
Major, 260.
Capt., 55th Regt., 175.
Swanson, Peter, 187.
Swanson, McGillivray and Co., accounts,
68, 82, 98.
Sweetland, Thomas, 355, 368, 483.
letter from, 483.
Swords :
Mary, widow of Thomas, memorial
from, 526.
Richard. 526.
Symes, Lt. Chas. Jefferyes, 75.
memorial of his brother, Capt.
Richard, on behalf of, 75.
Symonds :
Fr., 229.
Thos., Capt. in Navy, letter from, 305.
Tailer, Mary, widow, petition, 329.
Tailyour (Tailiou), John 408, 170.
letter from, 475.
Talbot, James, 232.
Tappan, 508.
Tarleton, Maj. or Lt. Col. Banastre, 100,
132, 206, 242, 291.
letter from, 131.
success at Wacsaw, 143.
returns of casualties under, at Catawba,
171.
wounded, 261.
Taswell, John, 27.
Tattnall, Josiah, 86.
Tawnev Town in Marjdand, letter dated
at, 36.
Taylor :
John, certificate by, 272.
Peter, 127.
Teller, Abraham, depositions of, 370, 516.
Temple :
Lord, 513.
Capt. or Maj., 243, 332.
Ternan, Sieur de, 347.
Thimpany. See Timpany.
Thomas :
Lt. Col., 1st Foot Guards [Frederick],
244, 388.
George, Quarter Master, King's
American Regt., 119, 535.
John, 70th Regt., 344, 368.
Lt., American officer, 469.
Mr., 296, 297.
Thomastown, 258.
Thompson :
Andrew, joint letter from, 325.
Anna, refugee, 131.
Lt. Col. Benjamin, 392, 418, 478.
, certificate by, 162.
, letters from, 239, 290, 402, 403,
405.
, letters to, 230, 297.
, given command of regiment of
dragoons, 248, 335, 388.
: , recounts his movements, 402,
and encounters with the enemy,
403-4, 405-6.
, conveys dispatches to New
York, 438, 452.
, roll of troop of, 526.
James and Robert, receipted account,
94.
Mary, memorial of, 399.
Capt. Samuel, 156.
T. or J., Maj. of brigade, letter from,
518.
Thomas, 539.
Capt. Will., 71.
Mr. See Alexander Thomson.
Ensign, 244.
and Campbell, Messrs., merchants at
Jamaica, letter to, 63.
Thomson :
Alexander, dep. paymaster at Halifax,
198, 370, 436.
, letters from, 436, 465.
Brig. Gen., [? William Thompson,
American Officer], 44.
Thornhiil, Mr., late Lt., 63, 80.
Tilton :
Clayton, deposition, 464.
John, deposition, 461.
Timpany, Maj. Robert, 362, 473, 548.
Tisbury, paper signed at, 139.
Tits worth, Isaac, refugee, 411.
Tobacco, 135, 280, 281.
Tollemache, Capt., 521.
Tolmie, Normand, certificate by, 126.
Tomlinson, Hannah, petition from, 139.
Toms River, 508.
Tonge, Winckworth, Capt. or Col. of
Militia, memorial and letter from,
83, 213.
letter to, 212.
recommended, 41.
Tonken, Capt, Thomas, 317.
letters from, 260, 316 ; mentioned,
290.
letter to, 249.
Tonyn, Patrick, gov. of East Florida, 38,
113, 130, 152, 238, 239, 359, 500.
letters from, 21, 39, 55, 72, 75, 86, 87,
105, 109, 117, 127, 128, 138, 176,
237, 240, 270, 285, 310, 380, 494,
529-531.
letters, addresses, or petitions to, 22,
30, 31, 57, 59, 91, 93, 99, 102, 112,
129, 417, 426, 496, 528, 529, 530.
promoted maj. gen., 345.
Torrians, Lt., 293.
599
Touro, Isaac, letter from, 102.
Towns, J., 368.
Townsend :
Gregory, assistant dep. commissary,
238, 239, 377.
Col. Samuel, 162, 222.
, letters from, 220, 278, 483.
Townshend :
Lord, 513.
Thomas, letters from, 465, 475, 478,
479, 482, 485, 486, 488, 491, 503,
514.
, letter to, 525.
Towser, Daniel, 508.
Traile, Maj., 102, 238, 239.
Transports, storeships, and victuallers, 5,
8, 17, 21, 35, 62, 120, 143, 144, 165,
173, 206, 208, 232, 248, 250, 252,
255, 257, 273, 275, 295, 298, 318,
319, 345, 401, 413, 419. 426, 428,
429, 436. 440, 442, 445, 447, 453,
454, 460, 464, 465, 470, 478, 479,
484, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 496,
497.
concerning their detention in America,
196, 198, 216, 249, 250, 260, 265,
267, 276, 282, 288, 290.
used for prisoners, 265, 305.
not to be used as prison ships.
291.
returns or lists of, 308, 378, 485.
(See also Chads and Tonken, agents.)
Travis, Elizabeth, refugee, 118.
Treasury, or Lords of the Treasury, 24, 88,
121, 123, 131, 132, 162, 165, 169,
170, 172, 175, 195, 196, 215, 221,
232, 239, 256, 259, 290, 296, 302,
311, 313, 347, 349, 350, 352, 367,
405, 423, 458, 463, 484, 511, 515,
522, 524, 525, 551.
allowances to loyal civil servants, 360,
363.
contracts, 62, 383.
letters or memorials to, 297, 301, 429,
437, 445.
(For letters from, see John Robinson,
secretary. )
minutes, 131, 206, 214, 297, 425,
432, 511.
Trenton, papers dated at, 487, 488,
540.
Trois Rivieres, letters dated at, 31.
Troops, British army, 1, 149, 156, 293,
294, 312, 318, 319, 322, 323, 324,
325, 326, 367, 435.
canteens of wood for, 173.
departments (generally), 353 ; com-
parative view of, during command
of Howe and of Clinton, 227, 230 ;
enquiry into expenditure, 167, 170,
224, 302, 309, 311-317, 319-326,
356, 371, 403, 423, 433, 435, 462;
plan for board of control, 376-7 ;
alleged peculation in, 496-7.
departments specified :
, adjutant general's dept., ac-
counts, 437, 552.
Troops, British army, departments — contd.
, barrack master general's dept.,
144, 145, 227, 230, 263-4, 313, 316,
321, 323, 324, 325, 411, 424, 427,
441, 462, 463, 500, 509; Barrack
Master General, see Clerk also
Crosbie.
, bridge master's dept., 145.
, commander in chief's secretary's
office, 437, 474, 476, 480, 552.
, commissary general's dept., 9,
120, 227, 230, 263, 264, 313, 316,
320, 321, 323, 324, 325-6, 353, 421,
425, 446, 462, 501, 505. 507, 509,
511, 512, 513.
, commissaries' accounts
required by House of Com-
mons, 90.
(See also Daniel Wier, and
Peter Paumier.)
, engineer's dept., 145, 175, 227,
230, 263-4, 313-4, 321, 323, 330,
354, 419, 488, 507, 509, 515, 552.
, forage dept., 323, 324, 497.
, quarter master general's dept.,
9, 73, 116, 122, 144^ 170, 227, 230,
263-4, 285, 294, 308, 313, 314, 315-6,
317, 319, 320, 322, 323, 324, 325,
326-7, 328, 330, 331, 332, 335, 340,
349, 352, 353, 354, 356-7, 358, 377,
385, 386, 410, 419, 423, 441, 462,
463, 489, 496, 509, 520, 545, 552.
desertions, 154, 258 ; offers to, to
desert, 401.
in West Florida. See West Florida.
King's bounty, 73 ; a King's letter
man, 46.
need of cavalry, 379.
number of horses to be reduced, 432.
officer commanding the troops at
Portsmouth, Virginia, letter to, 288.
officers, 5, 9, 17, 39, 42, 64, 79, 84, 91,
114, 120, 125, 133, 135, 140, 151,
153, 154, 172, 173, 175, 193, 202,
204, 221, 231, 232, 245, 250, 256,
266, 274, 292, 300, 339, 367, 373,
410, 420, 448, 467, 480, 482, 483,
496, 503, 542, 552.
, list of garrison officers, 80.
, lists of genl. and staff, 253, 369,
534.
, memorial of, 184.
, prisoners at Charlestown, 283.
, report of general and field
officers, 275.
, sale or purchase of commissions,
63, 113, 143, 172, 183, 198, 204,
272, 358, 368, 482.
, wines for, 5, 280.
pay of, or money for, accounts, or
expenses, 4, 5, 18, 29, 37, 38, 39, 40,
54, 56, 59, 62, 66, 75, 77, 106, 108,
112, 123, 127, 132, 136, 141, 152,
153, 162, 170, 184, 198, 201, 206,
226, 267 . 273, 285, 302, 329, 331,
336, 346, 357, 367, 370, 375, 392,
394, 465, 492, 508, 517, 532, 540.
600
Troops, British army, pay of, contd.
, want of money, 5, 193.
, money lost in the Experiment,
71.
recruits, 202, 216, 222, 223, 229, 318,
339, 460.
, recruiting service does not meet
with expected success, 177.
regiments, augmentation of, 177 ;
reduction of, 216.
regiments named :
, 7th (or Queen's) Regiment of
Dragoons, 3, 21, 23.
, 16th Light Dragoons, 499.
, 17th Light Dragoons, 211, 223,
293, 324, 325, 326.
, Foot Guards, 1st Regt., 117,
233, 241, 244, 500.
, Coldstream Guards, 121.
, Foot Guards, 3rd Regt., 117,
241.
, Foot Guards, not specified, 121,
138, 242, 514.
, accounts, 370. 538.
, Grenadiers, 292, 332. 551.
, Fuzileers [qy. the 7th Foot], 74.
, 3rd Regt. of Foot, 351, 421,
452, 472.
, 4th Regt., 205, 274, 343, 364,
499.
, 5th Regt., 205, 274, 499.
, 7th Regt., 148 ; accounts, 538.
, 10th Regt., 25, 67.
, 14th Regt., 468.
, 16th Regt., 62, 117, 122, 148,
167, 202, 281, 294, 334, 413. 482.
, 17th Foot, 20, 93, 100, 223.
, 18th Foot, 165.
, 19th Regt., 421, 452, 470, 471,
473.
, 20th Regt., 97, 293.
, 21st Regt., 329.
, 22nd Regt., 79, 266, 481, 538.
, 23rd Regt., 121, 268, 274, 367,
538.
, 24th Regt., 218, 285.
, 26th Regt., 73.
, 27th Regt., 499.
, 30th Regt., 388, 421, 458, 470,
471, 473.
, 31st Regt., 60.
, 33rd Regt,, 172, 173, 232, 268,
538.
, 37th Regt., 122, 161, 244, 474.
, 38th Regt., 75, 492.
, accounts, 293, 370, 538.
1 40th Regt., 310, 481, 538.
, 42nd or Royal Highland Regt.,
58, 81, 538.
, 43rd Regt., 81, 221, 245, 266,
400.
, accounts, 466, 539.
, 44th Foot, 28, 38, 70.
, 45th Regt., 25.
, 47th Regt., 49, 179, 293.
, 49th Regt., 205, 274.
, 51st Regt., 119.
Troops, British army, regiments — contd.
, 52nd Regt., 25, 156, 192.
. 54th Rest., 69, 312, 364, 396,
474, 492, 539.
, 55th Regt., 46, 97, 175.
, 57th Regt., 53, 80, 138. 291,
502, 539.
, 60th or Loral American Regt.,
59, 77, 78, 85, 87, 91, 100, 112, 113,
409, 539.
, 2nd Battalion, 218, 266.
, 3rd Battalion, 53, 71,
202. 234, 324, 544.
, 4th Battalion, 324.
, 62nd Regt., 65, 217, 329.
, 63rd Regt., 389.
, 64th Regt., 113, 254, 290,f400.
, 66th Regt., 75.
, 69th Regt., 362, 468, 473, 499.
, accounts, 403, 466, 539.
, 70th Regt., 75, 83, 84, 151, 173,
183, 188, 204, 250, 276, 295, 318,
344, 542.
, 71st Regt., 56, 59, 90, 91, 106,
112, 119, 135, 151. 229, 294, 377,
413. 474, 475, 486, 544.
, 74th Regt,, 14, 15, 18, 52, 53,
66, 83, 84, 151, 172, 241, 292.
, accounts, 293, 343.
, 76th Regt., 539.
, establishment of, 370, 371.
, 80th or Maclean's Regt., 53, 66,
79, 230, 510.
, 82nd Regt., 14, 16, 17, 18, 52,
84, 183. 198, 289, 291, 413, 421.
, 84th Regt. or Royal Highland
Emigrants, 53, 79, 83, 84, 183, 265,
466, 550.
, 2nd Battalion, 96-97, 150,
298, 347, 357, 373, 387, 393,
397, 421.
, Royal Artillery, 8, 66, 75, 141,
202, 233, 299, 489, 490, 512, 514,
531 ; artillery officers, 38, 88, 89 ;
men, 88, 89, 96, 99, 102.
, Corps of Engineers, 129. 304 ;
engineers mentioned, 3, 14. 23, 38,
75, 79, 94, 96, 99, 104, 126.
, Marines, 204.
returns, lists, or states, mentioned, 11,
18, 43, 61, 65, 81, 123, 124, 15 L,
162, 171, 177, 201, 204, 242, 253,
298, 388, 471, 486.
stores and provisions, 5. 8, 19, 20, 23,
35, 48, 52, 61, 62, 65, 67, 73, 74,
83, 87, 89, 115, 122, 123, 129, 132,
144, 155, 162, 167, 175, 193, 206,
213, 214, 218, 222, 248, 249, 253,
254, 256, 259-260, 262, 267, 274,
276, 280, 282, 287, 288, 289, 311,
313, 316, 333, 340, 341, 345, 346,
362, 367, 383, 401, 422, 425, 426,
429, 431, 432, 436, 439, 440, 442,
445, 447, 453, 454, 460, 464, 465,
471, 478, 479, 481, 483, 484, 490,
493, 495-6, 499, 500, 515, 517, 520,
522.
601
Troops, British army, stores — contd.
, allowance of fuel and candles, 375.
, captured at Charlestown, 121, 129.
— — , clothing specified, 19, 21, 25,
n3, 83, 148,d51, 168, 171, 188, 205,
264, 289, 318, 324.
, destroyed or lost, 32, 364.
, providing of, taken over by
Navy Board, 257.
. question of increased expense,
256-257.
, want of, 17, 180, 196, 281.
Troops of Convention (prisoners of Gen.
Buigojne's army, under the Con-
vention of Saratoga), 49, 177, 293,
304.
disputed accounts of provisions for, 5,
8-9, 10, 11.
money, stores, and pav for, 27, 34, 43,
47, 206, 235, 417, 454.
officers, and exchange of officers, 36,
44, 50, 114, 161, 174, 184, 235, 239,
243, 358.
report of situation of, 155 ; mentioned,
161, 164.
Trotter, John, letter from, 173.
Troup, Geo. & Co., accounts, 71, 77, 78, 85,
93.
certificate by, 98.
Trueheart, John, letter from, 345.
Trumbach, Regt., 125, 128.
Trumbull, Govr.. letter to, 219.
Trustees of Captured Property, 165, 207,
231. (See also under Moncrief and
Gratton. )
Tryon, Gov. or Maj. Gen. Win., 86, 87, 94,
95, 289, 345, 427, 479.
certificate from, 290.
expedition mentioned, 3.
letter from, 339.
letters, petitions, &c, to. 77, 79, 80.
81, 82, 83, 85, 86, 87, 90, 94, 97, 98,
100, 101, 102, 103.
opinion of, 100.
Tryon County, North Carolina, 150.
Tunno, John, 77.
letter from, 381, 395
Turkey Creek, Broad River, letter dated
from, 236.
Turnbull :
Dr. [Andrew], 127, 128.
Lt. Col. George, 210, 319, 376, 537.
, certificate from, 409.
, corps of, 82. (See also Provin-
cial Troops, New York Volunteers.)
, discharge by, 249.
Turner, 198, 250, 355.
Tuttle, Daniel, refugee. 126.
Tybee, 91, 101, 103, 104, 106, 123, 448, 546.
Tyrone, Lord, 513.
Ulster County, New York province, paper
d«ter! from, 344.
United States, 228, 444, 458, 473.
independence proclaimed at New
Orleans, 31.
See also Americans.
Upham, Lt. Col. Joshua, certificates by,
343, 504.
letters from, 70, 95, 332, 346 ; .men-
tioned, 348.
serves in King's American Dragoons,
554.
roll of his troop, 526.
Vallancey, Capt. George, assistant quarter
master general, 9, 10, 11, 280,
373.
report by, 11.
Vallean :
Elizabeth, 116.
Peter, memorial from, 372.
Vandam, Mr., 521.
Vanderbeak or Vanderbeck, Abraham,
petitions, 300, 362.
Vanderburgh :
Nicholas, 97.
, petition from, 108.
Henry, certificate by, 320.
Van Dyck, Henry, 82.
memorial from, 41.
Van Gorden or Vangorder, Benjamin and
Mary, refugees, 247, 249, 274.
Vanhise, John, refugee,- 353.
Van Norden, Gabriel, 98.
Van Schaack, Henry and David, 243, 356.
Vaughan, Gen., 267.
Veale :
Richard, letter from, 492.
Dr., 275.
Veitch, P., 248.
Venters, Mr., 274.
Vera Cruz, 233, 522.
Verdieres, Lt., exchange of, 473, 547.
Vermont, letters dated from. 211, 219.
papers concerning, 278, 279, 318, 319,
320, 333, 336, 338, 339, 341, 345,
476.
proclamation to inhabitants of, 339.
Verplanks Point, letter dated from, 22.
Versailles, Court of, 440.
paper dated at, 255.
VicejgAdmiralty for Southern district,
judge of, 80, 520.
(See also New York, Vice Admiralty
Court at.)
Victuallers. See Transports and Victual-
lers.
Victualling Office or Board, or Commis-
sioners^, for Victualling, 428, 436,
492, 525.
letter from, -122.
•2Q
602
Virginia, 6, 11, 36 43, 46, 47, 60, 78, 121,
155, 161, 210, 223, 243, 259, 273,
289, 292, 335, 338, 355, 360, 378,
417, 493, 495, 507, 518, 526, 543.
Capes of, 210.
French troops in, 433, 456.
governor of, 225, 234, 541.
hospital accounts, 499, 534.
refugees from, 38, 60.
sale of escheated property in, 237.
stores for prisoners in. 354.
tobacco from, 280.
Voit, Col. August de, letter to, 273.
memorial from, 530.
warrant to pay to, 540.
W
Wacsaw, engagement at, mentioned, 143.
return of casualties, 130.
letter dated from, 131.
Waddell, Wm., depositions before, 468.
469, 470, 516.
Wadsworth, Brig. Gen. (American), 258,
269, 292.
Wainwright, Thomas, 508.
Waldeck Troops or Regiment, 31, 32, 122,
154, 202, 234, 246, 496, 514, 517, 540.
Walker :
Capt. Charles, 187.
Lt. or Capt, John, 274.
, letter from, 272.
Wallace :
Hugh, letter from, 278. 301.
Sir James, 26, 29.
John, certificate by, 123.
Mr., letter from, 290.
Wallis, Thomas, 272, 480.
letter from, 13.
Wallop, B. H., letter from, 475.
Walls, George, refugee, certificate to, 356.
Walpole, R., 215.
Walter :
J. (or T.), recommendation by, 348.
Lt. Robert, letter from, 249.
Walters, Mr., 223 [qy. same as Robt.
Walter].
Walton :
John, certificate by, 459.
Wm., depositions before. 461, 464.
Wambaw Bridge, 403, 404.
Wannemaker, William, letter from, 334.
Wanton, Wm., allowance to, 552-3.
certificates by, 257, 272, 448.
Wappataw Church, 407.
Ward :
Elizabeth, 132.
Capt. Thomas, certificate from, 245.
Maj. [qy. tame as Thomas], 425.
Lt, 268.
— 140.
Wardell, Nathan, affidavit by, 518.
Wardrop, James, recommendation by,
236.
Waring, Capt., 167.
Warrants, 272, 345, 377, 437, 479, 481, 492,
496, 510, 515, 517, 527, 533, 537, 540,
541, 545, 547, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553.
Warsaw, Court of, 204.
Warwick, Orange County, 115.
Washington, Genl., 49, 102, 109, 153, 155,
156, 240, 255, 348, 366, 383, 385,
475, 487, 528, 548.
conference with French Generals, 283.
letters, &c, from, 20, 25, 34, 82, 86, 94.
99. 134. 153, 157, 164, 174, 180, 183.
186, 189, 192, 194, 209, 211, 218,
234, 239, 269, 275, 280, 361, 375,
381, 407, 416, 422, 461, 481, 486,
494 519 532.
letters to, 20, 22, 27, 43, 60, 83, 93, 98,
110, 161, 176, 183-189, 191, 195,
206, 212, 241, 281, 354. 356, 363,
378. 385. 398, 411, 413, 424, 428,
451, 462, 466, 469, 478, 483, 488,
495, 514, 529.
proposed joint attack on New York,
284.
his army. 1, 52, 215.
reinforced by French, 180.
Waterbury, Sylvenus, 121. 251.
Watkins :
John, 159, 198.
Samuel, letter from, 339.
Wm., letter from. 159.
Watoga, 221, 225.
Watson :
Brook, commissary general, 533, 535.
, letters from, 491, 492, 500, 515.
, commission and letters to. 421,
517, 545.
Adjutant, 23rd, [George], 268.
Hannah, widow of Robert, 363, 367.
Lt. Col. John W. T., 223.
, letter from, 514.
Watt, Mr., plantation of, 32.
Waxhaw, S. Carolina, letter dated at, 183.
Wayne, Brig. Gen. [Anthony], 389, 400,
401, 417, 418, 448. 491, 506.
letter to, and reply, 504.
Weare, Meschech, letter from, 292.
WTeathersfield, conference at, mentioned,
284.
Weaver, Mr., 248.
Webb, James, 22.
Webster, Lt. Col., 232, 261, 268.
Wegg, E. R.. attorney general, W.
Florida, 117.
Weir. See Wier.
Welch, J., acting commissary of musters,
323.
Wellwood, Lt., adjutant, 143.
West, Gregory, 346, 429.
West Chester County, 74, 166, 352, 408,
519, 533.
West Chester Refugees, 502.
Westerhagen, Col., 125, 390, 434, 452, 456.
West Florida, 8, 75, 77, 87, 146, 233, 369,
372, 422, 482.
603
West Florida — contd.
accounts of military dept. in, 72, 93,
186-7 (qy. see also Pensacola).
board of ordnance, 162.
council of, 8, 30, 33, 159.
proclamation dated from, 31.
Spanish expedition against, 233, 237,
240. 267.
yielded to Spain (by surrender of
Pensacola), 281, 286, 287.
West Haven, 346.
West Indies, 42, 82, 105, 150, 175, 181,
229, 250, 267, 452, 473, 476, 487,
499.
question of detaching troops for. 416,
419, 420, 421.
regiments in, exchanged, 358.
Spanish fleet and troops in, 522-3.
West Point, 516.
Arnold's command at, 185.
letters dated from, 20, 34.
Wetherhead, John, 545.
petition from, 525.
Weyman, Margaret, widow of Moses,
petition from, 352.
Weymss, Maj., 456.
Wheaton, Lt. Caleb, memorial from, 192.
Wheeler :
Rebecca, widow, 80.
Sarah, letter from, 465.
White :
Aaron, depositions by, 453, 470.
Mr. [Henry], 430.
John, account and receipt, 124, 134.
Philip, 461, 470.
Thomas, petition from, 524.
Whitley :
Elizabeth, widow, 530.
Ensign Charles Davys, 530.
, certificate for. 384.
Whitlock, Wm.. 505.
Wickham, Capt., 266.
Wiederholt, William, letter from, 384.
Wier or Weir, Daniel, commissary gen., 8,
211, 256, 311, 313, 316, 324, 342,
366, 376, 509.
order and letters from, 212, 320, 340.
letters, &c, to, 212, 257, 321.
letter to executors of, 426.
opinion of, 445.
his papers to be laid before Drummond,
426.
his death and successor, 348, 349, 350.
Wilde, Isaiah, 516, 517.
Wilkinson, — , quarter master to infantry,
545
Willard, Abijah, 346.
memorial from, 290.
recommended, 290-1, 296.
commissary of fresh provisions, 346.
William and Mary Castle (New Hamp-
shire), 63.
Wm. or Wms., accounts of, 301.
Williams :
Lt. Hanbury, 123.
John, see Navy Board.
John, petition from, 541.
Williams — contd .
Thomas Ch., 429.
William, refugee, petitions from, 94,
288
Wynant, 381, 408.
, deposition by, 516.
Mr., 8.
Mr., 204.
Williamsburg, 373.
letters dated at, 293, 362, 383, 385,
396, 473, 503, 547.
Williamson :
Col. Adam, Dep. Adj. Gen., 362.
, letter from, 222.
William, 60.
, memorial from, 69.
Gen. (American), capitulation of,
mentioned, 150.
Willington, Lt., 162.
Willis, John, 440.
Willoe, Capt., to be exchanged, 42, 177.
Wilmington, 422, 433.
capture of, 242.
question of withdrawing post at, 344,
348.
American troops at, 348.
Craig's detachment sent to Charles-
town from, 357 ; or garrison
recalled, 378.
letters dated at, 242, 268, 269, 270.
271, 332.
Wilson :
J., capt. of a transport, 490.
John, letter from, 395.
John. 508.
Lt. Samuel Rd., 491.
Wilton, Wm., 161.
Winchester, Capt. Robert Wm., 97.
Winchester (Virginia), 356.
Windsor, Nova Scotia, letters dated at,
172 213
Windward Islands, 468, 543.
Winnsborougb or Wynnesborough, letters
dated from, '208, 210, 214, 217, 224, 225,
232, 233.
Winslow :
Edward, muster master gen. Pro-
vincial Forces, account, 264.
, certificate by, 526.
, warrants to pay, 272, 480.
Isaac, certificate by, 70.
Jane Isabella, widow of Chaplain
Winslow, memorial from, 213
Mr., 376.
Winstanley, Thomas, 381.
Wint, Major de, 50.
Winterfeldt, Baron de, 372, 515
pass to, 373.
Winthrop & Kemble, 433, 434.
letter from, 433.
Wisner, Leonard, account, 148.
Wombwell, Messrs., contractors, 44.
Wood:
Abener or Abner, refugee, 98.
D., junior, 193.
Ensign, 461.
Mr., 400.
604
Woodlord, Brig. Gen. William, letter
from, 44.
Woodward, Bezaleel, one of the agents for
Vermont, 297, 313, 318-9.
Worden, Gabriel, petition from, 166.
Wormb. See Wurmb.
Worsfield, Wm. & Co., 439.
Worster, New England, 272.
Wray, Jacob, 502.
Wright :
Alexander, 417.
Andrew, certificate and petition, 96,
97.
David, petition from, 514.
Sir James, Gov. of Georgia, 39, 107,
128, 158, 373, 380, 392, 458, 527.
, letters, &c, from, 5, 31, 77, 103,
110, 113, 114, 120, 128, 133, 134,
136, 306, 315, 342, 366, 378, 399,
403, 410, 471, 504, 505, 509.
, letters and addresses to, 29, 72,
92, 106, 125, 130, 302, 307, 381, 402,
424, 496.
loss of property, 86, 108, HO,
506.
James, 64.
Thomas, 23, 230.
Mr. [perhaps Thomas], 59.
Lt., 113.
Wright's Bluff, 277.
Wurmb or Wormb. Col., 20, 43.
WTylly, Capt., 403.
Wynnesborough. See Winnsborough.
Wynyard, Major of Brigade, 452.
Yadkin River, 234.
Yallow Hook, Long Island, 326.
Yates, John, assistant commissary of
forage, 324.
Yeates, David, certificate by, 131.
Yeomans :
Ezekiel, 88.
Mary, petition from, 331.
Yorke, Lt. Col., 268.
York River, 369.
York Town, or York in Virginia, 259, 269,
355, 487.
letters dated at or near, 314, 321, 322,
326, 327, 332, 334, 338, 342, 347.
information from, 349.
Cornwallis's occupation of, and capitu-
lation alluded to, 362, 368, 382, 514.
Younghusband, Isaac, certificate by, 505.
Yurex or Yurrick, Isaac, 235.
petition from, 433.
Zabriski, Capt. John, certificates by, 300,
362.
Zubly, 100.
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