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1001 1758/12/11 Albany Moneypenny, Major Enclosing letter from Commissary Leake, respecting vegetables for the garrisons to prevent scurvy. (Page 3.)
1002 1758/12/12 Albany Stanwix, General Haldimand, Colonel Has leave to go to New York; no objection to serve In this country consistently with his rank. No fire engines to be got in Albany. Many things want regulating through the whole district. Reason for stopping vegetables to troops. Oxen sent. Brigadier Gen. Firby believed to be before Fort Duquesne. (Page 1)
1003 1758/12/14 Albany Stanwix, General Haldimand, Colonel Enemy's scout of 150 Indians and Canadians on the move on the Lake. Approves of notice being sent to the posts below. Has no doubt he will take every precaution, being left weaker than last year. Will lay matter before General Amherst and try to have Col. Bradstreet by, that his hands may be strengthened. (Page 5)
1004 1758/12/17 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel The King has done him more honour than he deserves. With good officers and brave troops, hopes for success. General Gage to leave soon for Albany. Will have wants of Fort Edward and posts of the Mohawk enquired into and supplied. (Page 7)
1005 1759/01/20 Albany Moneypenny, Brigade Major Haldimand, Colonel Arrival of' Generals Gage and Stanwix; everything possible to be done for the service of Fort Edward. No Rangers can be sent till the return of recruiting parties. Only regular forces can be sent. General Amherst intends that a sufficient force shall always be kept there for defence, and every opportunity should be tuen to attack and pursue the enemy. (Page 8)
1006 1759/01/28 Albany Moneypenny, Brigade Major Haldimand, Colonel Repeats General Amherst's orders abone attacking the enemy. As he is weak in Rangers, to drill 200 men of the garrison to go out in parties and mix with them; necessaries sent to supply them. 200 regulars to be sent when Haldimand can receive them; the regulars to be lodged in the blockhouses. Report to be sent as to wants of the fort Wooden buckets to supply the place of. fire engines. Supply of vegetables sent should prevent scurvy. List of absent officers to be forwarded. (Page 10)
1007 1759/02/16 New York Amherst, Colonel Col. Officer of the 4th Battalion of Royal Americans That General Amherst has been appointed Colonel of the 60th or Royal American Regiment. (Page 13)
1008 1759/03/24 Albany Moneypenny, Brigade Major Recruits to join their respective regiments, Promotions. Admiral Saunders brings out 14 sail of the line, 6 frigates and two fire ships for the- St. Lawrence. Wolfe commands the army. Names of officers under him. Part embark at York, part at Boston, rendez-vous, Louisbourg, 20 April. :Movements of officers. Reported that the enemy intend to attack Pittsburg. King of Spain dead; attack on Gibraltar feared and preparations for defense. Disturbance in Portugal. Princess of Orange dead. Prussia gained advantage over Austria. Reports of changes among officers. 12 ships from Cape François brought into New York. (Page 14)
1009 1759/07/13 Lake George Amherst, General Haldimand Relative to the execution of an Indian for murder. Six-pounders for the vessels to be built on Lake Ontario; 6 of them sent to Schenectady to be forwarded; the rest to be forwarded with all despatch. Confident he will use his utmost endeavour to finish the vessel for the 18 six pounders, and all other work, building the fort, &c. (Page 17)
1010 1759/07/17 Lake George Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel News of the attack on his post (Fort Edward). Was not uneasy about it, as he believed him to be well prepared. Cannot send him an engineer to replace Mr. Sowers, who is wounded. Sends Rivez, who is active and may do. Reters to previous letters. (Page 20)
1011 1759/07/24 Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel With letter to Brigadier Prideaux. (Page 23)
1012 1759/07/28 Ticonderoga Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in french) Has received Ticonderoga. return of provisions wanted. Is anxious to hear from Prideaux; Niagara insufficiently manned; better for Stanwix that the enemy did not calculate on being attacked ; hopes its line is cut and Niagara surrendered. Respecting building vessels in the neighbourhood of his post (Fort Edward). Has sent men enough to pot the fort beyond insult before winter; has not left so many for the works at Fort George, to be built of stone and one of the most considerable in America, yet which will be finished in good season, Has sent the New Hampshire regiment, among whom are several carpenters ; with this help the fort should be finished before winter. Speculations as to the movements of the French for attack; tho necessity they are under to keep an eye on Montreal. Believes there is little to fear from their movements with the precautions taken. The failure of the Indian attack a proof of the care of Haldimand. Has left Lake George for Ticonderoga. Attack by the enemy; death of Col. Townshend. Batteries ready to answer the enemy's fire but they retired on the evening of the 26th, after blowing up part of the fort; no great damage, however, done to it. (Page 24)
1013 1759/07/29 Ticonderoga Amherst General Haldimand (in French) Death of Ticonderoga. Brigadier Prideaux ; Gage replaces him; hopes the works at Niagara will not be delayed and that the fort will have surrendered. Is gratified at his prudent dealings with Sir W. Johnson, who is in charge of the Indians, and it is of the greatest consequence to retain them. Approves of his having joined the army, taking his staff with him. Has ordered Hawkins to forward stores without delay. Respecting the building of the Fort at Oswego. Necessity of enforcing rapidity in the work of building the vessels. Regarding a saw mill at Grand Falls. (Page 28).
1014 1759/08/14 Crown Point Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Reiterates thanks for his prudent conduct. Gage named to replace Prideaux. (Page 31)
1015 1759/08/21 Crown Point Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) The slow progress of the work at Oswego. The good conduct of :M. Metral. (Page 32)
1016 1759/09/11 Crown Point Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Death of Capt. Jocelyn; promotion to go in the regiment; cannot therefore complywith Haldimand's wishes. (Page 33)
1017 1759/10/31 Crown Point Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French). Disputes between officers; vacancies filled up. Pleased that the new draughts are better than those before, as will need sergeants and corporals to replace those who leave after the campaign. To try to retain as many as possible but cannot break agreement with them. (Page 34)
1018 1759/12/31 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Changes among officers. Has no doubt that the stores, beds &c, have reached his post. Respecting a mistake in clothing. Accident to two schooners. To correspond with Gage for what is wanted, as he commands at Albany. (Page 36)
1019 1760/01/14 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Failure of the attempt to save the schooners. Approves of the plan respecting Mississaga; intention to obtain supremacy of the Lakes; men and materials will be sent sufficient to assure this. Will have to build new batteaux, Lottbridge may remain unless he has been commissioned to get.French and Canadian prisoners from the Indiana left with them after the surrender of Niagara. Cautions him to be on his guard ap:ainst the enemy. Fresh supplies of beef; about snow shoes, Respecting accounts. (Page 38)
1020 1760/02/25 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Scurvy in Niagara. Recruits for the Battalion. Changes among officers. Precautions against Indians. Respecting promotions (Page 41)
1021 1760/03/30 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Scurvy in Haldimand's post, the disease is general in all the posts; means of alleviation. Does not think the French will attack the post ; if he wants assistance to apply to General Gage. Approves of his sending vinegar and lime juice to Niagara, as they need them there. Allows Capt. Burnand to sell out. (Page 43)
1022 1760/04/07 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in:French) Has given the vacant lieutenancy to M. de Mestral.(Page 46)
1023 1760/05/09 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) The health of the troops at Fort Edward reestablished. To be cautious about letting the Indians come to his post. Capt. Wait leaves with men to complete the Rangers. (Page 47)
1024 1760/05/13 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Recruits sent off under Major Munster. Death of Q. M. DeLuz, replaced by M. Rochat. (Page 49)
1025 1760/05/13 Albany Amherst, General Eyre, Colonel General Stanwix goes to England ; General Monkton succeeds in the southern District; is to relieve Eyre's garrison, which is to join the army; sends whale boats to convey them to Lake Erie. To proceed to Presqu'Isle till relief arrives. Monkton is ordered to open a communication between Pittsburg's and Niagara. Arrangements for relief of Niagara &c. (Page 50)
1026 1760/05/20 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) The few Provincials arriving do not allow him to urge his preparations. Hopes they will arrive shortly in greater numbers. Has sent orders to Gage to hurry on troops, to be encamped in a suitable place by Haldimand when they arrive. Murray has received a slight check at Quebec on the 20th of' last month. (Page 63)
1027 1760/05/21 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand , Colonel (in French) Accident to Capt. Thornton's vessel repaired. Approves of sending soldiers to replace the mutinous sailors. The loss of Missassaga. Materials and men sent to Haldimand to finish the ships, Accidents to batteaux in the rapids. Had wished boats for this navigation built at Schenectady, and for the Lakes at Oswego. To be careful not to risk any vessels alone for fear of capture by the French. Had believed that most of the French troops and soldiers had been at Quebec. but as they have plenty of people they may make attempts on the Lake vessels, Directions how best to avoid the loss of vessels. The arrival of our fleet at Quebec may turn the scale, but does not do away with the necessity for caution. (Page 54)
1028 1760/05/22 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) In case of the enemy obtaining the advantage at Quebec, has ordered Niagara to be reinforced. (Page 59)
1029 1760/05/24 Albany Amherst General Instructions to detachment for Oswego, referred to in previous letters. (Page 73)
1030 1760/05/26 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Approves or his having sent reinforcements to Niagara pending the departure of Capt. Thornton. The improved state of the garrison's health. Loss of three men of Haldimaud's battalion another proof of the truth of suspicions entertained of the Indians. They must be watched. The report of the Onondaga Indian about a Spanish fleet in the St. Lawrence pure Gasconade. Indian sent to Onondago to secure a prisoner. (Page 61)
1031 1760/05/28 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Has sent a force from New York with 60 whale boats to take the troops from Pittsburg to relieve Niagara. Part of the force to remain at Fort Stanwix to take provisions from thence to Oneida Lake; another part to be posted at the west end of Oneida Lake for the same purpose. A third to remain at Oswego Fall, to take provisions to Haldimand's post. Detailed instructions as to reliefs as far as Lake Erie. Approves Sir William Johnson's instructions about the French Indians. Loss of boats in the Falls. (Page 64)
1032 1760/05/28 Albany Amherst, General Gladwin , Major Detailed instructions to Major Gladwin referred to in preceding letter. (Page 68)
1033 1760/05/29 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Arrangement for provisions to Niagara. Sir William Johnson is to provide pilots from Lake Erie to Presqu'Isle. (Page 75)
1034 1760/05/31 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Approves of relieving the sick at the Falls, and also of his leaving men who can manage the batteaux, To save time Col. Williamson is to have boards and planks prepared at Oswego. Similar orders to the artillery with Haldimand. Respecting Sir William Johnson's instructions as to dealing with the Indians who may come from Niagara, as well as with the French Indians. Promotions. Horses and carts for Niagara. (Page 77)
1035 1760/06/02 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Capt. Ogden with Rangers raised in the Jerseys to leave for Schenectady to obtain batteaux to be loaded ; other arrangements for supplying Forts Stanwix, Ontario and Niagara and the Lake Marine. Ogden's Rangers to remain with Haldimand, How the batteaux are to be preserved and kept in good order. (Page 80)
1036 1760/06/03 Albany Amherst. General the officer commanding 4th Batt. 60th regiment Respecting the accounts of the Royal Americans and Montgomery's. (Page 82)
1037 1760/06/05 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel A party of Indians under Lotteridge has returned on meeting a party of the enemy. The reports as usual exaggerated ; the interest of the French to persuade the Indians they are in a different state from the reality ; but even if they had re-taken Quebec, they would not have provisions to distribute among the Indians. In view of threats of French Indians, it is not prudent to furnish our Indians with powder. Stores sent to. Niagara will secure it. The efficient state of the ship and the condition of the French Marine warrants Haldimand in letting her go. Safe arrival of guns ; loss of batteaux, owing, he thinks, to negligence. Deserters. No soldier to be allowed to leave till the campaign is over. Whaleboats sent by Col. Bradstreet. (Page 83)
1038 1760/06/11 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Despatch of Yorkers to join Haldimand ; other regiments sent to encamp at the West End of Oneida Lake, at Oswego Falls, and Fort Stanwix. The channel at the Rifts to be cleaned out and a passage made through the Indian trail. Abundance of provisions should be arriving at Oswego Falls. Additional men for transport to be placed there. (Page 87)
1039 1760/06/16 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Accounts of the Battalion. Approves of Haldimand's proceedings. Promotions. The Provincials all arrived and ordered to join Haldimand ; believes he will reach him before them. The resignation ot Capt. Burnand. (Page 89)
1040 1760/07/29 Oswego Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Orders for the execution of a deserter ; the rest pardoned. (Page 91)
1041 1760/07/29 Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Orders for a review of the troops. (Page 93)
1042 1760/08/03 Oswego Amherst, General Loring, Captain Orders to proceed with the snows, Onondaga and Mohawk, to Frontenac and attack the French ships if they come onto Haldimand to take a safe route to the batteaux and encamp on Grand Isle or Isle Cochoia, To explore the safest navigation so that when the army arrives it may at once proceed to Swegatchie. To call for officers detained at Court Martial. (Page 95)
1043 1760/08/06 Oswego Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Instructions as to cooperating with Capt. Loring (see pages 95, 96) ; arrangements for attack. Treatment to be observed with the Indians and flags of truce. (Page 97)
1044 1760/08/08 Oswego Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Reinforcements sent. Death of Governor DeLancey. Trusts that Haldimand's boats have not suffered from the gale. (Page 100)
1045 1760/08/12 Onondago Loring, Captain Haldimand Has gone as far into the river as possible without seeing the troops; ships so placed that the army cannot come into the river without seeing them. Has supplies of powder but no paper; would be glad of Capt. Ogden and four whale boats to guard boats sounding. (Page 101)
1046 1760/08/12 Galeux Island Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Divided the troops on the 10th for want of boats, taking the regulars and artillery and leaving Gage to follow with the provincials. Rough weather on the lakes and loss of a boat. Proceeded to Rivière de la. Mothe. Was joined by Capt. Sterling with all his boats and provisions, Gage and all the troops have joined ; have encamped to the west of Galeux Island. Proposes to come to the Bay at the Point of Long Island and follow Halimand, if light allows ; if not, will camp. (Page 102)
1047 1760/08/13 Onondago Loring, Captain Amherst, General Has arrived 12 miles below Grand Island, where he is detained two days by Easterly winds. Has sounded ten miles down and finds navigation difficult. Will try to get down to Col, Haldimand, Has heard from him of the loss of a French ship. (Page 105)
1048 1760/08/14 Long Island Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Has sent again a letter brought back; is anxious to join Haldimand and will push on when the weather moderates. Glad to hear the troops are well, and at the return of the Indians and the good disposition of the Oswegatchies. If Capt. Loring has joined, they are to go four miles lower than the present post and encamp on an Island in the middle of the river, unless he thinks it better not to do so. Will bring Capt. Sterling's detachment. Sir William Johnson wishes to see the Oswegatchie Indians. Hopes he may be on the same Island with Haldimand to-night, If the Oswegatchie Indians leave to-morrow they will find the army on their route. Pouring rain. (Page 106)
1049 1760/08/19 Isle Royalle Amherst, General HAldimand, Colonel (in French) Glad to hear of safe arrival of all the troops. Pouchot has caused the loss of two men in a row galley and sinking of another; one of Gage's men lost a leg. Some wounded and the boats and oars have suffered. Instructions for the erection of batteries. Is lower down the river than Haldimand ; the latter to drop down if possible through the night. Intends bringing down the heavy artillery from Oswegatchie to-night. Instructions from the Adjutant Generd as to posting troops. (Page 109)
1050 1760/08/20 Isle Royalle Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Approves of the steps he has taken to fortify. Bad conduct of the Commissary Clerk. Suggests sending batteaux down through the night and following them. Will keep some whale boats during the night to prevent the escape of any of the garrison. (Page 112)
1051 1760/08/22 Isle Royalle Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Haldimand's battery sooner ready than his (Amherst's). However he hopes to begin firing immediately after noon ; does not wish to lose a moment as the garrison is trying to finish before his arrival. Is pleased at the arrival of detachment at the new quarters and the safe passage of the batteaux. Approves of the troops leaving to day and to- morrow. Instructions for camping: Indians to be relieved by an equal number. Believes the batteries are too far off. Will try to make use of the galleys. Reconnoitering by Indians. (Page 114)
1052 1760/08/23 Isle Royalle Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Two vessels have unfortunately had their cables cut and drifted. below the forts. The batteries have done well, but has deferred the assault till the next day. Haldimand's batteries to be put on the shores of the Island under a guard. Has ordered the Grenadiers into camp. (Page 116)
1053 1760/08/24 Isle Royalle Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) The bad weather hinders tho progress of the work, Haldimand may change his position if he thinks it an improvement. He may also discharge provisions and place them under cover on the Island. Lottridge returned with Indians; had seen nothing for 30 miles down the river. (Page 117)
1054 1760/08/25 Isle Royalle Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Affairs going slowly but well. Two vessels repaired; the third must remain till the fort is reduced. Reported that they are busy repairing boats in the fort. (Page 117a)
1055 1760/08/28 Fort William Augustus Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Arrival of Indians from below where about 30 had been left who wished to join; a sign that things are going badly with them. Instructions as to receiving them. (Page 118)
1056 1760/08/28 Fort William Augustus Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Instructions for concentrating the forces. (Page 119)
1057 1760/09/05 Head Quarters Barré, Isaac - A.G. Haldimand, Colonel Orders for the landing and attack. (Page 120)
1058 1760/09/08 Amherst General Extracts from the Treaty of Capitulation of Montreal. (Page 120a, b, c.)
1059 1760/09/09 Montreal Vaudreuil, M. Amherst, General (in French) Has signed the Articles of Capitulation. The taking possession of the posts, &c. Col. Haldimand would be acceptable to him for this. (Page 121)
1060 1760/09/09 Montreal Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Will give every facility to the French officers and soldiers and furnish passports. Will send an engineer with the French engineer proposed by M. Vandreuil, to Three Rivers. Will also send a detachment of troops under Murray. (Page 122)
1061 1760/09/09 Montreal Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) All Canada by the Capitulation to pass under the domination of the King ; the Marquis Vandreuil to furnish orders to the Commanders of troops throughout the country to conform to the Capitulation. General Monkton to see these orders carried into effect. (Page 123)
1062 1760/09/11 Montreal Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Sends four soldiers taken prisoners at Lachine to be included in the Capitulation. Incloses letters for delivery. (Page 125)
1063 1760/09/11 Montreal Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Arrangements for the ships to convey the Marquis de Vandreuil, &c., to France. French flags that have been lately seen are to be given up; M. de Vaudreuil is to be informed that they must be found, if not, all the baggage must be searched. (Page 126)
1064 1760/09/13 Montreal Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Further respecting the conveyance of M. de Vaudreuil, &c. Regarding the giving up of private property. No such right where the property is public. (Page 128)
1065 1760/09/13 Montreal Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Arrangements for the embarkation of French troops at Quebec and Bay of Chaleurs. (Page 130)
1066 1760/09/15 Montreal Vaudreuil, Marquis de (in French) Proclamation by him and Intendant Bigot respecting the redemption of paper money by the King of France. (Page 129 a, b)
1067 1760/09/15 Montreal Amherst, General The French officers are assured that every arrangement has been made for their comfort and convenience on board the ships. (Page 132)
1068 1760/09/16 Montreal Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Cannot sanction the notice regarding paper money by the Intendant ; but will close his eyes as far as possible to the circulation among the inhabitants. (Page 132 a)
1069 1760/09/16 Montreal Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Respecting communications on a subject on which he cannot determine. (Page 133)
1070 1760/09/19 Montreal Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) The Militia of Montreal to be assembled, to take the oath of fidelity, lay down their arms and have their names enrolled. The disposal of and arrangements for restoration of their arms. The Captains of Militia to be informed that troops will soon be sent to winter quarters and assurance of protection to the inhabitants. (Page 134)
1071 Montreal Appy, John 1760/09/?? (in French) Letters from Three Rivers have been read and may be delivered. The claims of M. Grandville. (Page 136)
1072 Montreal Amherst, General 1760/09/??The director of the Hospital offers accomodation for invalids. Chevalier de Levis is to have the ship La Marie secured for him. (Page 137)
1073 Montreal , GeneralAmherst Grandville, CAptain 1760/09/?? (in French) Statement of transport ships for the conveyance of M. de Vaudreuil, Chevalier de Levis, &c., and officers and troops, and arrangemeuts for embarkation, (Page 137 a, b)
1074 1761/02/07 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Respecting the proposed resignation of Captain Willamoz. Will carefully distribute among the troops the charities of the London Society. The Battalion well supplied. Its weakness in consequence of the establishment of posts and retirement of men whose term of service had expired. (Page 138)
1075 1761/04/08 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Resignations and promotions among the officers. The reduction of troops in America. His battalion has no field equipage. Sends report of the distribution of the charities of the London Society. (Page 139)
1076 1761/04/20 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Introducing Cap. Brown. Whitmores and Vaughans will embark soon, as transports from Halifax with Montgomerys on board have been seen off the Hook. (Page 142)
1077 1761/05/05 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Respecting resignations and promotions in the Army. (Page143)
1078 1761/06/13 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Respecting promotions, &c. Remembranees to Baron Munster. (Page 146)
1079 Montreal (?) Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General 1761/06/?? (in French) Thanks for the appointment of his nephew in Bouquet's battalion. Other appointments and promotions. (Page 148)
1080 1761/06/25 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Changes among the officers of his battalion. (Page 150)
1081 Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (No date, Apparently about June )Resignation of Captain Willamoz. (Page 156)
1082 1761/07/09 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Promotions ; reported capture of St. Dominigo (St. Domingo) by Lord. Rolls. (Page 152)
1083 1761/07/13 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Suicide of Cap. Charteris and consequent promotions. (Page 154)
1084 1761/07/20 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) In consequence of changes, Haldimand may keep his nephew with him in his own battalion. (Page 155)
1085 1761/07/25 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Respecting promotions and leave of absence. (Page 157)
1086 1761/08/05 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Promotions consequent on the death of Lieut. McLean, killed on the passage between New York and Guadaloupe, defending himself against a Corsair. (Page 158)
1087 1761/08/07 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Thanks for the General's consideration to his nephew. (Page 159)
1088 1761/08/07 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Respecting promotions, &c. (Page 160)
1089 1761/08/15 Albany Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Respecting the retention of his nephew in the fourth battalion. Lieut. Demler to join Bouquet instead. (Page 162)
1090 1761/09/05 Staten Island Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French )Promotions. (Page 163)
1091 1761/09/06 Staten Island Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Promotions. (Page 164)
1092 1761/09/21 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Thanks for promotion of Lieut, Jamet, but regrets removal, as he is the only officer he had familiar with artillery. He is now stationed at Isle Perrot. Leave of absence. Regimental accounts. (Page 165)
1093 1761/10/11 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) The history of Lieut. McKay's entanglement with a woman of bad character. (Page 167)
1094 1761/10/05 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel A friendly letter with nothing in it. (Page 173)
1095 1762/01/30 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) The conduct of Lieut. McKay referred to in letter of 11 October, not improved ; movements of officers. Regrets the number of the best men who leave on the term of their service having expired. The naturalisation of the foreign officers. Asks General Amherst's assistance in the matter. (Page 174)
1096 1762/03/16 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Promotion ; will do what he can to obtain naturalisation for the foreign officers. (Page 177)
1097 1762/03/17 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) The two brothers McKay have sent in their resignations; they should be accepted. Arrangement for filling up the vacancies. (Page 178)
1098 1762/04/10 London Prevost, Colonel Amherst, General The Act for naturalising foreign Protestants who may serve two years in the Royal American Regiment, has passed both Houses nem. con. (Page 180)
1099 1762/04/27 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Promotions and appointments. (Page 181)
1100 1762/05/06 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Has, according to orders, come here to take command during the absence of Col. Burton. Thanks for the General's exertions to procure naturalisation for the foreign officers. (Page 182)
1101 1762/05/09 New-York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Has forwarded mails. Instructions as to orders to Artillery or Engineer officers. Relative to filling vacancy in the 4th Battalion. (Page183)
1102 1762/05/16 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French.) Has received all instructions, &c., relative to Three Rivers from Colonel Burton. Asks for a Fort Major. Has appointed Lieut. De Metral in the meantime. (Page 185)
1103 1762/05/24 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Sends returns of troops; all quiet. Has forwarded mails. Wreck of a :flat boat with women, children and 3 men of Anstruthers' regiment; will forward them to Chambly on their arrival. The work of the forges continues; has obtained an estimate of the expense of turning to account the unserviceable guns, bombs, &c., in store. (Page 186)
1104 1762/05/27 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel The brothers McKay have withdrawn their resignation in the meantime. Has filled up Ensign Dunster's vacancy (Page 188)
1105 1762/06/09 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Col. Burton not yet sailed from New York. Approves of appointment of Lieut. De Mestral. Sends mail. Informing Haldimand of his promotion to the rank of Colonel in the Army. The promotion to be announced to the troops. The naturalization of foreign officers. List of staff and regiments ordered to Portugal. (Page 189)
1106 1762/06/15 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel General Monckton arrived; narrowly escaped capture by two of the enemy's ships; lost the schooner with his baggage. List of promotions. Forwards an absurd bulletin of killed. Lord Albemarle and Sir George Pocock off Hispaniola. on 20th May. Expects something interesting from there. (Page 191)
1107 1762/06/22 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French.) Has issued two notices, one respecting the Tête de Boules Indians, and the greed of the storekeepers. The other rendered necessary by the litigiousness of the inhabitants and the annoyance caused to the officers of militia by bad lawyers; provides rules respecting fines and registration which seem satisfactory on being explained to the people. The reveries of Père Roban;his mining discoveries; his character. No powder at Three Rivers; has brought some from Montreal and set up a battery. Relief of troops. His domestic arrangements. His desire for naturalisation. (Page 192)
1108 1762/06/29 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Pleased to find everything quiet in Three Rivers. His opinion as to turning the old iron into bars of serviceable iron favourable, but desires close calculations as to expense of transport, &c., to be made. Will instruct Gage and Murray to have survey taken of the old iron they have. If project turns out well all the old iron from Halifax may be brought up. Sailing of troops. Accident to Col. Bouquet and Capt. Parry. No news from Lord Albemarle yet. (Page 196)
1109 1762/07/15 Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Fire at Three Rivers. The loss to the poor people. Père Roban's mining discoveries; he is to set out with Indians to explore. Three Spanish ships of war reported off Newfoundland. (Page 198)
1110 1762/07/19 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Approves of his placards referred to in letters of 24 (22d) June. To keep Père Roban quiet; cannot allow him to rove about. Nothing from the Havanah except that the troops were landed and the siege going on. Expects news of success by way of England. (Page 200)
1111 1762/07/20 Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Further respecting the fire; the greatest loser has been Hart, an English Jew. (Page 202)
1112 1762/07/23 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Refers to the fire at Three Rivers. No news from the Havana. The first division of troops from hence spoken near Bermuda. Arrival of the Gosport man of war; has sent her to Halifax Reports of enemy's ships at Newfoundland, but can't make out what they are. Duke of York hoists his flag on board the Blenheim 90, Lord Howe Captain; the fleet under command of Sir Edward Hawke of 30 ships of the line. (Page 203)
1113 1762/07/24 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) The arrival of the provision fleet has prevented the bad effects of reports. as to Spanish vessels off Newfoundland. Père Roban's mining discoveries not very probable, as the French who went everywhere would certainly have discovered them. Has, however, allowed him go in search; arrangements made for assistance at the posts; he is to furnish an exact journal of his trip. His brethren are anxious to have him sent to the Seminary at Quebec to save the scandal which his conduct occasions. Has authorised a lottery for the benefit of the sufferers by the fire. The forges busy at work. Delay from breaking down of one of the furnaces. (Page 204a)
1114 1762/07/25 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Has. carefully gone over all the calculations respecting the old iron and there is no doubt of a profit to the Crown by his scheme. If the Admiralty would adopt the use of Three Rivers iron, any quantity could be turned out, Regarding wood for the construction of new forges, &c. (Page 208)
1115 1762/08/02 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Treaties of peace between Russia and Prussia and between Sweden and Prussia. Changes in the British Government. Death of Lord Anson; accounts of corps in America settled. Reports from Havanah that Moro Castle was almost disabled; expect to hear daily of its redaction. Refers to the fire and approves of Haldimand's measures of relief; approves also of letting the Indians go (with Père Roban ), Resignation and promotions. (Page 210)
1116 1762/08/07 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Will send reinforcements to Deschambault and Jacques Cartier if needed; all, however, is quiet. Exaggerated reports of arrival of French and Spanish fleets have had no unfavourable effect. (Page 213)
1117 1762/08/15 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Acknowledges letters. Has unwillingly granted leave to Captain McDonald to go to Europe, but he will be employed on the way, as a force has been sent to dislodge the enemy at Newfoundland, where they are fortifying themselves for the winter. Oak being prepared for the forges. (Page 214)
1118 1762/08/25 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French.) Acknowledges letters. Sends returns of troops; all quiet; the news of the taking of St. John's, Newfoundland, has produced no disquieting effect. On the contrary the news of the arrival of the French would cast the inhabitants into despair, as they prize their liberty, and are at their crops peacefully. Success of smelting old iron; about three million pounds already in bars, the iron being good. Jealousy among the workmen has led to the repair of the broken furnace, which with care will last sometime. The work that can be done. Resignations, accounts &c. Is afraid the lottery will be a failure. (Page 216)
1119 1762/08/25 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Did not think the enemy would. do more than they have executed, but approves of the precautions taken. (Page 220)
1120 1762/09/06 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Congratulations on the reduction of the Havanah on the 13th August. (Page 221)
1121 1762/09/14 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Confirmation of Prince Ferdinand's victory. News of the taking of St. John's reached England; ships will be sent from there. Sir Edward Hawke off Brest. Hornet packet chased; the letters gone to the bottom. (Page 222)
1122 1762/09/24 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) News of the victory celebrated. Hopes soon to do the same for St. John's. Hopes for the speedy arrival of Burton to whom he will transfer the Government. Good crops; arrangements for provisioning the troops in the parishes; the forges at work; iron expected daily from Quebec; all that received from Montreal now in bars. Work better than he expected. The journeys of Père Roban; wants to keep him employed in writing. He has arrived destitute ; will supply his wants, The applications of the Recollets for assistance strongly recommended. (Page 223)
1123 1762/09/30 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Is pleased at the report of the conduct of inhabitants (of Three Rivers). Glad the converting of old iron answers so well. Promotions, &c.; arrival of war vessels; return of troops from the Havanah ; he is afraid thay are in a deplorable condition. Fleet collecting under Lord Colville. Reported revolution in Russia. (Page 227)
1124 1762/10/01 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Delighted with Prince Ferdinand's victory in Germany. Sends monthly returns. (Page 229)
1125 1762/10/11 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) The complaints of John Gray and Thomas Dunn against the inhabitants of the Government of Three Rivers. Has made an investigation as to their dealings with the Indians complained of, and is satisfied the complaint is calumnious. Encloses returns of produce of pelts, and of the sums advanced to the Indians for some years back. (Page 230)
1126 1762/10/13 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Recapture of St. John's, Newfoundland. Encloses articles of Capitulation; names of officers wounded and killed. (Page 232)
1127 1762/10/15 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Birth of a Prince on the 12th August. (The Prince of Wales, George the IV.) (Page 234)
1128 1762/10/23 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Sends report of the state of Three Rivers Government. Arrival of Père Roban with a tertian fever. His peculiarities. Thanks for kindness to the Battalion; expected arrival of Col. Burton. (Page 235)
1129 1762/10/28 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel References to contents of late letters from him (Haldimand). Believes Mr. Dunn will be satisfied he was misinformed as to the conduct of the inhabitants of Three Rivers. Raging sickness among Lord Albemarle's troops; three thousand dead since the Capitulation (of the Havanah). The returned troops have suffered as much in proportion. Commodore Keppel sailed to intercept the French fleet. Promotions. (Page 237)
1130 1762/11/01 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Relative to the limits between Canada and Louisiana, marked on the map by M. De Vaudreuil, or in his presence; desires to know what passed, as there is a dispute about it. (Page 240)
1131 1762/11/09 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Reports of a favourable action having been fought. (Page 242)
1132 1762/11/14 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French). The birth of the Prince of Wales. Monthly returns of troops. Expected arrival of Col. Burton. (Page 243)
1133 1762/11/28 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Letters by the Halifax packet. Has received private report of the terms of peace. Sailing of Col. Burton from Havanah with 33 transports; 17 arrived; great sickness and mortality on board. Reported capture of a large fleet of sugar ships by Sir George Pocock's squadron. Expected news of the result of Duke of Bedford being at Paris and M. de Nivernois in London. (Page 244)
1134 1762/11/30 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Regrets at the mortality among troops. Trusts Col. Burton wilt arrive before close of navigation. The doings of Père Roban. Has gone to Quebec, where he has been put in charge of the Superior. (Page 246)
1135 1762/12/04 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Arrival of Colonel Burton; will leave for Canada immediately. Accounts of the Royal American Regiment. Nothing definite yet about peace. (Page 250)
1136 1762/12/05 Three Rivers Haldimand (Colonel) Amherst, General (in French) The accounts of the operations of the Forges. The profits; the deficiency of tools. The advantage to the Government and inhabitants, who are thoughtless of the future. The application of the revenues of the forges. Ship-building going on. (Page 251)
1137 1762/12/10 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Statement of what passed between him and Vaudreuil as to limits of Canada, in answer to Amherst's letter of 1st Nov., last. (Page 255)
1138 1762/12/15 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Refers to accounts of forges being delayed. Congratulations on good news from Portugal, Père Roban quiet at Quebec. (Page 261)
1139 1762/12/26 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Expects Col. Burton, unless he wishes to cool off by degrees after coming from Havanah, The nobility and clergy cannot imagine that France will cede Canada. The shop keepers and inhabitants not uneasy about the decision as to their fate. (Page 262)
1140 1763/01/25 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Proclamation of cessation of arms; to be published at Three Rivers. Is pleased at the report of the forges; they should be repaired and enlarged. Approves of his proceedings with M. Vaudreuil, relative to boundaries of Canada, Père Roban can't be better than at Quebec. Large ships beginning to be laid up in England. Health of troops at the Havanah restored. Capture and re-capture of a Captain of provincials from thence. (Page 263)
1141 1763/02/12 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) The proclamation of the cessation of arms published; it is digested with difficulty by the clergy; the other inhabitants will easily console themselves for the change. Measures taken by General Gage as to paper money. Expected arrival of Burton. Thanks for approval of conduct with M. Vaudreuil. Promotions consequent on death of a Lieutenant. His own prospects.(Page 266)
1142 1763/02/27 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Acknowledges returns. General Gage will acquaint him with what passed in England when dispatches were sent away. (Page 268)
1143 1763/03/03 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Results of the publication of the cessation of arms. The Clergy are to assemble at Quebec; the inhabitants are indifferent who celebrates mass, if they are allowed liberty to enjoy the ceremonies of their religion. The Indians have been notified of the suspension of arms. Another fire. Surprised at the non arrival of Col. Burton. (Page 269)
1144 1763/03/30 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Arrival of Colonel Burton; has transferred the Government to him. Thanks for the approbation of his conduct. (Page 271)
1145 1763/04/10 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Has promoted Monnet as recommended by Haldimand, No decision as to establishment of troops. So far as Haldlmand's future depends on him, he will gladly do what he can. No need for petition from Three Rivers or Quebec about paper money. Glad the troops for the second time were of service in stopping the fire. (Page 272)
1146 1763/05/11 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Commission to Lieut. Monnin (Monnet in Amherst's letter) acknowledged. Is satisfied with General Amherst's intentions as to himself. (Page 274)
1147 1763/06/12 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Two letters respecting the resignation of Lieut. Motte. (Page 275)
1148 1763/08/02 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) If the 3rd and 4th Battalions are reduced, as reported, a wrong would. be done him, as he only exchanged to the 4th at the desire of General Abercromby, and on the promise that he might return to the 2nd when he wished.(Page 277)
1149 1763/08/14 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General Has been misinformed as to the proposed reductions. (Page 279)
1150 1763/08/22 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Proposed exchange between two officers. (Page 280)
1151 1763/09/05 New York Amherst, General Haldimand, General Respecting the proposed exchange (p. 280). (Page 281)
1152 1764/09/01 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Messrs. Gage and Burton having refused to accept the Lieutenant Governorship of Three Rivers asks that he be continued in it. States his straitened means, and that unless this is granted he will be forced to ask leave to go to England. The success of the forges in spite of their dilapidated state. The sale of their produce would renew the forges without expense to the public. Believes by taking charge he can save the King more than the pay of the Lieut. Governor. (Page 282)
1153 1764/09/06 Montreal Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Further application to be made Lieut. Governor of Three Rivers. Misunderstanding with Governor Murray of Quebec has led him to recommend a junior officer for the position. He states his services in attracting a new population and attaching the old to the new master. The success of the forges in spite of their bad condition. (This letter is almost a transcript of the one dated 1st September). (Page 285)
1154 1764/10/25 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Amherst, General (in French) Has been detained at Montreal; received all the papers &c, from Colonel Burton relative to the Government of Three Rivers. His difficulties last year about drawing on the Treasury; had to use his own money for the maintenance of the Forges. His proposals for next years work. (Page 288)
1155 1765/02/17 Whitehall (London) Amherst, General Haldimand, Colonel Does not wish to interfere with Governor Murrays department but will do all in his power for Haldimands benefit. (Page 290)
1156 1766/03/25 Whitehall (London) Amherst, General Haldimand, Brigadier General Congratulates him that what he wished had been completed. (Page 292)
1157 1766/03/25 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Has been named a Brigadier General. Asks continued protection from Amherst, and desires to have command of the Northern Department. The uneasiness respecting the stamp act. (Page 293)
1158 1766/10/12 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, Brigadier General Referring to Haldimand's being appointed to the southern district, and assurances of his doing all he can to forward his wishes. (Page 294)
1159 1767/12/06 Pensacola Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Hopes for a Battalion; his expenses make him importunate. Recommends Lieutenant Marsh, his Aide de Camp. (Page 295)
1160 1772/11/02 Riverhead Amherst, General Haldimand, General Congratulates him. on appointment to the 2nd Battalion Royal American Regt. He himself (Amherst) has been appointed Lieutenant General of Ordnance. (Page 297)
1161 1773/01/06 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General A friendly note. (Page 298)
1162 1773/03/12 Pensacola Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Thanks for his nomination to the 2nd Battalion. Lays before General Amherst a statement of his pecuniary embarrassments and asks to be named Major General. Points out the advantage it would be to the service. (Page 308)
1163 1773/04/09 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General Reliefs for the troops, and details of the same. (Page 299)
1164 1773/04/09 Whitehall Amherst, General Cleaveland, Lieut. Colonel Respecting reliefs for North America. Instructions as to carrying on the reliefs. (Page 301)
1165 1773/05/05 Whitehall Amherst, General Etherington, Major Respecting resignations and recruiting, Haldimand's prospects of promotion. (Page 304)
1166 1773/05/05 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General General Gage will probably embark before this reaches. Alarms of War and a fleet of ships ordered. Respecting promotions, and sends recommandations of certain young officers. (Page 306)
1167 1773/06/07 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Thanks for promotion and assurances of continued devotion to the service. (Page 311)
1168 1773/07/07 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General Haldimand's appointment to command the troops in North America. .Regimental changes. (Page 313)
1169 1773/07/07 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Respecting the promotion of Major Etherington. Strongly recommends the promotion of Capt. Frosch. Thinks from his knowledge of the French people he would be useful in Illinois. Respecting resignations. Ask a commission for his nephew in place of the nephew that was drowned. (Page 315)
1170 1773/07/17 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, Sir Jeffery Arrival of some of the reliefs. Will conform to orders about economy. (Page 319)
1171 1773/07/19 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, Sir Jeffery The disposal of reliefs. (Page 320)
1172 1773/07/20 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, Sir Jeffery Lt. Campbell the Engineers, sent to Florida, has been recalled. (Page 322)
1173 1773/08/04 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, Sir Jeffery His plans for for rewarding the reliefs. (Page 323)
1174 1773/08/05 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Respecting exchange between Captains Prevost and Stevenson, (Page 325)
1175 1773/08/31 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) The application of Mr, P. Flucker for an Ensigncy. Expected arrival of General Gage in London. (Page 326)
1176 1773/09/10 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General The exchange between Captains Prevost and Stevenson recommended. Regimental promotions. Captain Frosch's application, and that of his (Haldimand's) nephew will be attended to; arrival of two companies from New York at Chatham. (Page 328)
1177 1773/11/03 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General Has heard good reports of the first battalion Royal American Regiment from Jamaica. Movements of officers and other gossip. (Page 330)
1178 1773/11/03 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Acknowledgements, Regarding his nephew. Promotions. Men employed assisting Capt. Holland in surveying must be replaced in the 2nd Battalion by recruits. Fears that the importation of Tea will produce disorders. (Page 332)
1179 1773/11/30 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Colonel Christie arrived on his way to Canada. Thanks for recommending exchange. Obliged for the offers respecting his nephew. (Page 334)
1180 1773/12/04 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Recommending Lt. Ellis for the purchase of a Company. Everything would be quiet in the Province but for the ferment caused by the importation of Tea by the East India Company. Opinions as to what should be done with it, but agreed that it should not be sold. Is not there to enforce Acts of Parliament; will look on quietly at the follies of a spoiled and ignorant people till the civil power calls on him to interfere, which he will do constitutionally. (Page 335)
1181 1773/12/29 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Recommending Lt. Ellis. Cap. Prevost's exchange. Capt. Skene's plans can only be of benefit to his grandchildren. Urges his nephew's appointment. The feeling about the Tea was moderate in New York till the Bostonians destroyed the 380 Chests. Believes the will be sent back from the Hook. Another edition of the stamp Act. Glad that the most violent are those who have exposed themselves to punishment. No general alarm need be felt. (Page 337)
1182 1774/02/17 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General Concerning applications for promotion &c. (Page 340)
1183 1774/03/10 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Captains Turnbull and McAlpine terrified at the climate of the Islands (West Indian). Some settlement must be made about their companies. Destruction of two families of settlers in the Province of Georgia, by the Creeks, probably driven to this by the bad treatment of the frontier settlers. Will go there himself to investigate. Will take Col. Robertson with him. (Page 343)
1184 1774/05/02 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General Acknowledging letters, Haldimand's nephew arrived. (Page 345)
1185 1774/05/04 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General The Boston Bill carried after a long debate on the third reading. Regimental matters. (Page 346)
1186 1774/05/04 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, Sir Jeffery (in French) Respecting promotions and other regimental changes. The opposition aroused by the arrival of the Tea at New York Shows that all the Provinces have adopted the same spirit of independence, and that the remedy must be general and efficacious. Has suspended his journey to Georgia, as the Creek disturbances will probably be settled. (Page 347)
1187 1774/06/01 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Expects the best results from the Boston Act; its effect on New York and other Provinces; increase of population; the newcomers at once take up the same feeling of independence as the residents. Arrival of General Gage with troops. Has sent him artillery, but hopes there will be no need to use it. Has transferred the command to Gage. (Page 350)
1188 1774/07/01 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General Rejoices at the good appearance of things on the landing of General Gage. The good opinion the Ministry have of Haldimand. Parliament up. The failure of Wilkes. Regimental matters. (Page 353)
1189 1774/07/09 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, General Respecting his nephew. The news of the two Acts to follow that closing the harbour of Boston has caused a ferment. The Colonies appear determined to form a General Congress. The effect of the papers from London favourable to the Americans. Indian disturbances in Georgia settled, but the Virginians and frontier vagabonds irritate those on the Ohio. Fears they will bring on a war; would leave them to settle their own quarrels, without exposing the troops and Government to immense expense. (Page 355)
1190 1774/09/06 Montreal (England) sic Amherst, General Haldimand, General Regimental affairs. His reflections on the situation in America. (Page 358)
1191 1774/09/07 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Acknoledgements. Affairs not so easily arranged in America as had been hoped. The bad effects of statements on the other side of the Atlantic. Afraid the Congress at Philadelphia will pass disagreeable resolutions. The subborness of the Bostonians; Connecticut sides with them. Trusts that acts of rebellion will be avoided. The unpopularity of the Act fixing the boundaries of Canada; the people are afraid they will be prevented making themselves masters of the Continent. Illness of General Bradstreet will probably be fatal. (Page 359)
1192 1774/10/05 New York Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Death of General Bradstreet; recommends officers for promotion. Resolutions of Congress at Philadelphia to support. Massachusetts and declare non-importation. Efforts to inflame the minds of the people, so as to bring about a change of Government, &c. He recommends closing all the ports from Florida to Nova Scotia, to stop all exportation, by this means putting the country against the towns. Anarchy in Boston; been ordered to join General Gage with reinforcements. (Page 361)
1193 1774/11/03 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General Acknowledges letters respecting American affairs. Regimental matters. (Page 364)
1194 1774/12/07 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General The promotions consequent on the death of General Bradstreet. The proceedings in Parliament respecting America. (Page 365)
1195 1774/12/15 Boston Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Has been ordered here with troops; Gage waiting till Government looses his arms. All hopes of a peaceable settlement over; suggests complete blockade of all the harbours from Georgia to Halifax, keeping .out smugglers, the prime cause of the disorders, and employing sufficient land force to abolish the New England Governments, Suggest the employment of Russian troops ; there should be no palliative measures. His battalions might be recruited here. (Page 367)
1196 1775/01/26 Boston Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Has hopes of a reaction, The troops well and behaving well, in spite of every temptation. Respecting the accounts of his Battalion. Impatient for the arrival of the King's speech and measures taken in Parliament. (Page 370)
1197 1775/02/05 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General Promotions, &c. Lord North's speech on American affairs highly spoken of. Trusts confusion may cease in the Provinces. (Page 372)
1198 1775/02/12 Boston Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Promotions; regimental clothing. The King's speech would have had more effect had it not been accompanied by a protest. Sends newspapers to show the state of feeling, but is persuaded there is a good deal of bravado in the resolutions of Congress. The heads of the movement have complete influence over the people. (Page 374)
1199 1775/03/11 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General Good news from America leads him to hope the people will return to their duty and avoid the neceasity of using force. Promotions. The affairs of the Battalion. (Page 377)
1200 1775/03/29 (Boston) Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Congress sitting in Concord. Constant drilling going on; encouraged by correspondents in England. Obliged to watch all the disorders with folded hands. Hopes for reinforcements. (Page 379)
1201 1775/04/12 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General Respecting Haldimand's nephew. Address of Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London to the King on American affairs. Promotions. The three Generals sent out this week. (Page 381)
1202 1775/05/12 Boston Haldimand, General Amherst, General (in French) Open hostilities. Results depending on the vote of the General Congress at Philadelphia. The Bostonians seek to urge matters to extremity. The evils. threatened proceed from Great Britain, which has nothing to gain by the struggle. Promotions; passage to be taken for his nephew. (Page 383)
1203 1775/08/09 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, General Desires to see Haldimand before the latter goes to Court. If in the country, would come up when Haldimand arrives. (Page 386)
1204 1775/08/10 Whitehall Amherst, General Haldimand, Mr. That he wishes to see General Haldimand immediately on his arrival from New York. (Page 387)
1205 1775/08/31 Montreal (Kent) Amherst, General Haldimand, General His movements, Hopes on his return to settle about the men wanted for America. (Page 388)
1206 1777/09/15 Montreal (Kent) Amherst, General Haldimand, General Sending his address at the seaside. (Page 389)
