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Serial Number Date Place from Person from Person to Abstract
b.002001 1758/01/11 Brunswick Gage Haldimand Orders have been sent to the 2nd Batt. Royal Americans, under his (Haldimand's) command to furnish two sergeants, two corporals and five privates to be incorporated in a Regiment of Light Infantry of which he (Gage) is to be colonel. Asks that the men be delivered to Ensign Ward. Regrets that the distance prevents the cultivating of acquaintance. (Page 1)
b.002002 1758/10/26 Lake George Gage Haldimand Asking that letters be forwarded without delay to the General at Fort Edward they are from Vaudreuil. Had sent a detatchment to meet the convoy; hopes the 66 waggons will enable him (Gage) to join him (Haldimand) at Halfway Brook. (Page 2)
b.002003 1758/10/26 Lake George Gage Haldimand The 46th with two pieces of cannon and provisions on their march. Four regiments remaining; 40 teams required to bring them away. Asks that all the teams and horses possible may be sent. (The letter is dated in February, apparently an error. Gage was preparing to leave for Albany in December).(Page 3)
b.002004 1759/02/26 Lake George Gage Haldimand Has received account of the state of Fort Edward. Carpenters sent. Only wait report of preparations being completed to receive them, to send off the 200 men. Provisions not under cover to be stowed in the rooms built for the Rangers, till materials for magazine are received from Bradstreet. Forts Miller, Saratoga and Still Water reinforced. The General (Amherst) has issued orders for all recruits for the Rangers to be sent to Fort Edward immediately. Doubts if any will reach before the middle of next month. Major Rogers must not leave his post at Fort Edward. Victories by the King of Prussia and Prince Ferdinand reported. A fleet and army under Commodore Hughes and General Hobson (Hopson) sailed for the West Indies. Mails for Europe. Regrets the success of the enemy in securing a prisoner. (Page 4)
b.002005 1759/02/10 Albany Gage Haldimand Is sorry that there has been no better success in gaining intelligence of the enemy. Capt. Johnson, being a good woodman, might be employed. Rogers has been so often on scout, that he should be spared, unless it should be found necessary to employ him. The barracks being nearly ready, will send the reinforcement. The General anxious to have everything ready; urges therefore, that provisions should be put under cover, to prevent their spoiling and causing delay. Material sent for magazines, to be built under charge of Sowers. Forage to be carefully kept. Difficulty of furnishing bricks and mortar. He must do with the material he has and rub through the winter. as well as possible. Turnips ordered for the troops. All the officers of the 4th Batt. ordered to join. Should the number of Rangers expected by Major Rogers arrive, different arrangements must be made. Respecting the shed for provisions ; the returns of the battalion. (Page 7)
b.002006 1759/02/10 New York Amherst Gage (extract) Regrets the enemy's Indians got so near Fort Edward and back unpunished. As they can be in small parties only, they should be pursued when discovered. A picket of the Rangers to be always on the alert to turn out. They will be rewarded if the service against these scalping scoundrels be well done. The picket to bring them to a stand, but other parties to be sent immediately after them to Mustain the first and to secure their retreat if necessary. (Page 10)
b.002007 1759/02/15 Albany Gage Haldimand Why provisions were sent before there was cover for them. To do the best he can. How he may procure bricks, stone and lime. ·What Rutherfoord, Bayard and Rivet are doing. The discrepancy in the rolls of the Rangers. May send recruits for exercise to the German camp, or wherever he thinks best. Fresh provisions, &c., for the troops. (Page 12)
b.002008 1759/02/19 Albany Gage Haldimand Has received the letters from Major Rogers to the two Jacobs. Will keep them for Amherst's instructions. The little service they were of last year, and the disturbance their creed made in camp. His fears relieved by Haldimand's dexterous management of the hay and provisions. A party of 70 or 80 Indians under Lutteridge for Ticonderoga will probably call at Fort Edward. They are to get provisions, &c but no rum or other strong liquor. To stop or recall Capt. Johnson, if possible, in case of bad consequences from the two parties meeting without knowing each other. Will send some old magazines scarcely worth reading, but they are lent out at present. The 55th ordered to Albany. The 44th from Long Island to the cantonments on each side of the Hudson. His (Haldimand's) people ordered from the German camp ; will send them to Nestigana, a plentiful village. (Page 15)
b.002009 1759/02/20 Albany Gage Haldimand Sending copy of general orders, &c. Sends extract from Amherst's letter respecting Indian scouts (see p. 10). How they can best be followed. The order about deserters only included French men ; all others may be enlisted. The Rangers have, strictly speaking, no army rank ; to avoid disputes, but if forced to decide, it must be against the officers of the Rangers, It is a matter that should be settled. (Page 17)
b.002010 1759/02/23 Albany Gage Haldimand Approves of the proposal to send a party from the forces with the Indian scout towards Ticonderoga, and also a skilful officer to examine the enemy's works and the road as far beyond the mill towards the fort as possible. Brehm the most suitable. Rogers with Rangers, and also in addition, volunteers, so as to make the whole sufficiently strong, Deserters apprehended ; to he tried. Inspection of the sick, &c. (Page 19)
b.002011 1759/03/01 Albany Gage Haldimand The two deserters to be executed, as they intended to desert to the enemy. Investigation ordered into any complaints that may be made among the troops. Approves of arrangements for the detachment going with the Indians to Ticonderoga. (Page 21)
b.002012 1759/03/12 Albany Gage Haldimand Congratulations on the success of the Scout, and of the information secured. From the number of Indians in enemy's forts, many parties may be expected down, but apprehends little mischief. Returns, &e., relating to the sick. (Page 23)
b.002013 1759/03/15 Albany Gage Haldimand Arrival of Brehm with letters. Indians with their prisoners arrived, but could not obtain the Savoyard. LaFleur of the Marine given instead as a great compliment. Indians leave for Sir William Johnson's, very well pleased and very drunk. Examination of prisoners, whose accounts agree with Brehm's report. He (Gage) has no discretion in respect to the relief of garrisons. That is in Gen. Amherst's hands. Orders to send up fresh men to relieve those with scurvy. Arrangements with the elder Jacobs about raising a company. Arrival of Brewer, with 100 Rangers and of a Lieut. of Stark's with about 36. Recovered men have marched for Fort Edward ; if too many regulars there, to write. (Page 25)
b.002014 1759/03/27 Albany GAge Haldimand Accounts tor expenses occasioned by the Indians, and for blankets cut up by the men, to wrap up their frozen feet. Arrangements for the saw mill and for a supply of boards. Another reinforcement of Rangers. The regulars must make room. Rogers ill, but may set out in five or six days. Death of the King of Spain and the Princess of Orange hourly expected. (Page 28)
b.002015 1759/04/04 Albany Gage Haldimand Rogers; to start with a fresh supply of Rangers. One company to be stationed between Still Water, Saratoga and Fort Miller. The story of the French deserter agrees with information. Horses ordered. If any taken at Saratoga they are to be returned, before the inhabitants take alarm, owing to the claims made for horses taken last year. Eyre with the 55th to relieve Fort Edward. Arrangements for the reliefs and transport of the sick. Haldimand's Battalion to be disposed in the farm houses on the Mohawk ; 3 Companies at Schoary, 4 at Schohary, 2 on the Schenectady and one at N estigana, Bayard ordered to York. Randel! to the St. Lawrence, Walton to relieve the latter Kepple's success at Goree. European war news. (Page 30)
b.002016 1759/04/04 Albany Gage Haldimand The trouble with Rangers as to rank. Sends posltive orders that they are to march ail directed, any that refuse to be confined for mutiny. Any officer leaving the service to be tried as a deserter. On the arrival of Rogers with his Rangers at Fort Edward thev are to be organised and arranged in companies. The article of War to be read to them every week. The extraordinary scalplrg at Fort Miller. (Page 33)
b.002017 1759/04/27 Albany Gage Haldimand To march to-morrow morning with the companies of the 4th Batt. that are at Schenectady and the Flats, proceeding or returning a, intelligence is received, The bad marchers to be left behind. The Vght Infantry and as many of the companies as are at Shohary to j lin, a., well aa the Light Infantry of the Royals and 44th. fro glveru himself by intelligence of the enemys movements i if the affair i serious, which he does not believe, he (Gage) will follow with all tho force he can collect. to forward to Sir William Johnson sealed, the unsealed enclosure, adding what he thinks necessary.
b.002018 1759/11/06 Fort Ontario Gage Haldimand No likelihood that the 44th at Niagara will be relieved by a detachment from Stanwix, Will leave him (Haldimand) with the 4-Royal Americans to garrison Fort Ontario. He is to take command, detaching a captain and 100 men to Fort Onondago. Returns left of all the artillery, &c. The artillery officers will acquaint him with what is sent. The remainder will be forwarded hereafter. Arrangements for stores, &c., sent to both Forts, a proportion arriving before winter to be sent to Niagara. Sutlers to be assisted. Honest Indian traders to be protected. Those selling rum to the soldiers and Indians to be banished. The Indians may carry away rum but the traders must not retail it. Fort to be put in good state of defence. The snow and large schooner to winter at Niagara; the small schooner at Fort Ontario. Customary reports of the garrison to be sent to the Commander-in-Chief at Albany. (Page 36)
b.002019 1760/01/09 Albany Gage Haldimand News of the movements of officers. No news from Stanwix. A duel between DArcy and Abercromby the A.D.C. ; neither hurt. Sending two magazines to amuse him. Rumours from Europe. (Page 39)
b.002020 1760/01/11 Albany Gage Haldimand Is surprised at the General supposing the stores were at Fort Ontario, which the-retuns showed to be wanting, Is concerned at the sickness ; medicines ordered to be sent. Impossible to send refreshments ; nothing but force could oblige the sleighmen to proceed beyond Fort Stanwix. Will have stores at Captain Dunbars post ready to be forwarded. Has fixed on a country quarter for all the invalids. Movements of officers. ,Great numbers ill of scurvy at Crown Point and Ticonderoga ; about 100. of the Enniskillens unfit for duty from being frozen. French fleet. Bail from Brest. Leake is to send garden seeds of all kinds to Oswego and Niagara, where large gardens for the use of thetroops are to be prepared. The usefulness of the block houses. (Page 41)
b.002021 1760/02/12 Butler Col. Massy Col. Massy, Commandant at Fort Stanwix. Sending report brought by Indians from Onondago, that the French intend to attack Oswego when the ice clears. (Page 44)
b.002022 1760/02/18 Albany Gage Haldimand Sending vinegar and lime juice to the posts. How the supply is to be carried to the posts. Is sorry to hear of the men at his (Haldimands) post growing worse and the number of deaths, Similar reports from all the posts. Hopes the relief (vinegar, &c.,) will be of use to their recovery from scurvy. (Page 45)
b.002023 1760/02/23 Albany Gage Haldimand The distressing accounts from him (Haldimand) and from Col. Eyre at Niagara. Nothing has been neglected that could be thought of to assist them. Particulars of supplies sent. Eyre will no doubt report the result of the experiment with. a decoction of pine. News that the invasion of Ireland has been baffled. Uproar in Dublin soon quelled. Reports of peace and of plenipotentiaries being named, &c. (Page 47)
b.002024 1760/03/09 Albany Gage Haldimand Hopes that Eyre will send seamen to save the schooner :Missisauga; a poor vessel, but the only one on the Lake. The importance of the dominion of the Lake ; little care taken to acquire it. It is to be hoped that carpenters will be sent this year from Oswego. Hopes the vinegar, &c., for the relief of the men, has been received. The snow had gone before the molasses could be sent. The bad-state of the roads. Respecting the means for the recovery of the men from scurvy ; nets for fishing, garden seeds, &c. Lieut. Mackay will be tried by Court Martial as soon as. possible. Is afraid there will not be forage to keep oxen and horses. To clear all around the fort, and have the brush burned far and near. To build ten or a dozen galleys, if he can get timber. If there is iron, he is to have ploughs made. Returns to be sent of the batteanx at Oswego and the Falls. (Page 49)
b.002025 1760/03/16 Albany Gage Haldimand From York (New York) 1,200 men of the Grenadiers and Montgomerys have sailed for Carolina under Montgomery, Grant and Hamilton. Boats preparing for the campaign with great alacrity. Bradstreet has taken the field. (Page 52)
b.002026 1760/03/31 Albany Gage Haldimand The distressing accounts of his (Haldimands) battalion; the number of the dead in the return has a melancholy appearance. The recovered men with recruits ordered to Oswego. The men of the 44th to be kept at Fort Ontario till further orders. Cider sent to the posts on account of the scurvy. The Missisauga not to be burned till every effort is tried to save her. Respecting, the delay in sending medical comforts to Niagara. The garden seeds sent, &c. (Page 53)
b.002027 1760/04/06 Albany Gage Haldimand His (Haldimands) battalion not to be relieved. Has ordered Capt. Parker and Lieut. Galot to join the reinforcement; the shameful delay caused by want of transport waggons. Amhersts orders to reinforce from his (Gages) own regiment, the very worst he could have selected, owing to the number of deaths, and most of them now tainted .witb scurvy. Will, however, send the whole regiment if demanded. Eyres proposal to send the snow from Niagara to Oswego ; hopes that he has done it, and that the Missisauga is saved, considering the weak state of the marine. (Page 51)
b.002028 1760/04/21 Albany Gage Haldimand Detachment left nine days ago, but has made little progress, owing to the state of the Mohawk River. Medical supplies, nets &c., sent with it. Deserters among the 44th to be sent to their regiments ; how other deserters are to be disposed of. The easy progress of the commissaries with garden seeds, &c. Is pleased to hear that the men are growing better. The last advices from Niagara are bad. The loss of the Missisauga will be felt ; hopes that the rigging may be saved. It is likely that Pouchot is at La Galette. Only fear of the Six Nations keeps the Indians from doing mischief. Reported defeat of Daun by the Prussians. (Page 57)
b.002029 1760/04/22 Albany Gage Haldimand Recapitulates the contents of previous letters. If required, to meet the designs of the enemy, application may be made to Col. Massey for the Grenadiers of the 44th. The little use of taking from Onondaga to reinforce the Falls, the men being as sickly at the one as the other, and the former most likely of a visit from the enemy. They know their own business best, but he thinks that fortifying and securing themselves would find them sufflcient employment without attacking others. The men whose term expired after February must serve the campaign. Page 60)
b.002030 1760/05/05 Albany Gage Haldimand The unaccountable delay of Parker with refreshments, which it Is hoped will do good to his men and to those at Niagara. Is glad to find the redoubt nearly finished; its necessity. There must be a post at the Three Rivers and a large scow for the transportation of men and cattle; the swamps between that and Onondaga post must be bridged. Dunbar has reconnoitered and found no other road. Recruiting parties all ordered up. The damage to the snow, and other misfortunes to the marine, enough to show that Lake Ontario is not to be trifled with. Is afraid that the carpenters from Schenectady will not reach Niagara in time to complete the other snow, Sailors also have gone forward with stores. Sir William Johnson will boon supply presents for the Indians. Supply of flour for Niagara. (Page 62)
b.002031 1760/05/11 Albany Gage Haldimand The arrival of Amherst. Prevost has arrived without a line from Secretary of State or War. Every body in doubt what he will do. Troops raising with the greatest assiduity. Affairs going well in the East Indies. Enemys operations confined to Hanover. Rangers sent to join Haldimaud. (Page 65)
b.002032 Montreal Gage Haldimand 1762 (in French) Congratulates him on his promotion to the Colonelcy ; the promotion extends to all the Lieutenant-Colonels Bradstreet included. Burton had arrived with the 46th and Provincials under Lyman. The 58th follows. The troops sail immediately, but their destination is a secret; believed to be the Havana. Burton, Amherst says, will certainly return to Three Rivers. Act passed to naturalise all foreign officers. The King has given him (Gage) the 22nd. His (Haldimands) regiment to leave in a week; he will have the pleasure of reviewing them. Will examine the concessions to the Jesuits and send copies. (Page 66)
b.002033 1762/07/13 Montreal Gage Haldimand (in French) Sending result of his investigations regarding the Jesuits titles in Three Rivers. The calamities caused by the fire at Three Rivers; would be charmed to be of use in sending tools, &c., necessary to stop the progress of such accidents. Delay in arrival of provisions; it is time they were here, if the embarrassment of last year is to be avoided. Wilkins to command at Niagara and Gladwin at Detroit. The latter to push parties towards Lake Superior and the other lakes. Respecting the roads to Casco Bay. (Page 68)
b.002034 1762/07/27 Quebec Brown, Captain John Haldimand Asking him to attend a horse race at Quebec. (Page 70)
b.002035 1762/08/07 Montreal Gage Haldimand (in French) The reported massacre at German Flats and march of Johnson ; had been about to send Haldimands battalion to keep the two Indian villages in check, but had learned the falsity of the report. The rumour had arisen from the conduct of some drunken Indians, Has heard of the arrival of two provision vessels. Reports as to the movements of the enemys squadron and troops. (Page 71)
b.002036 1762/09/19 Montreal Gage Haldimand Report of the taking of the Havana, with the fleet. Burton writes that he is well; a frightful disease among the troops ; no list of the deaths. Arrival of the 17th, the Royal Highlanders and Montgomerys, in a pitiable condition ; no details. (Page 73)
b.002037 1762/09/22 Trois-Rivières Haldimand Gage (in French) Congratulation on the victory at the Havana. Burton has written ; he expected to leave shortly. His embarrassing position at Three Rivers. Friendly messages. The reason for allowing Père Isidore to come to Montreal. The good conduct of the order, it would be well if as much could be said of others, &c., &c. (Page 76)
b.002038 1762/09/23 no place indicated Crespel, Père Emanuel , Recollet Haldimand Be is transferring Pere Isidore to Montreal, and Père Bernardin de Gannes to Three Rivers. The esteem in which the latter is held there. (Page 76)
b.002039 1762/09/25 Montreal Gage Haldimand (in French) Recommending a Recollet who is going to stay at Three Rivers; he is well behaved. The Recollets have never mixed in cabals and intrigue ; their manners are simple and honest. and they have studied to be obedient and not to stir up ill will. Col. Wilmot expected. (Page 74)
b.002040 1762/10/04 Montreal Gage Haldimand (in French) His surprise at the sending Père Isidore to Montreal without consulting him (Gage). Has ordered Père Bernardin not to leave Montreal, being well satisfied with him. The character of Père Barnardin ; it would be necessary to keep the bit in his mouth. Has returned the letter from the Superior (Crespel.) (Page 79)
b.002041 1762/11/13 Montreal Gage Haldiamnd (in French) Has received the letter by the hands of Frère Césarée. Is satisfied with the excuse for the transfer of the Recollets from one house to the other. His design to prevent the removal of wheat from the Government of Montreal; it is not his purpose to famish the Governments of Quebec and Three Rivers, if they are in need, but he believes these Governments have enough for the subsistence ot the inhabitants. Desires to have his opinion on the subject. The burgesses have represented that they always suffered from scarcity by the exportation of grain after a good harvest followed by a bad one, and that the Intendants had latterly forbidden the export unless there were two good harvests in the country. No one has passed the Lake since the recapture of St. Johns. Pitcher was to embark for the Point, and as be had a. favourable wind. he would no doubt reach there in a short time. Possible arrival of Christie and Ogilvy by the expected ships. Will learn of the regiments from the Havana only on their arrival, unless the arrangements are changed. Report that tho Duke of Bedford has gone to Paris to sign the articles of peace. (Page 81)
b.002042 1762/11/18 Montreal Gage Haldimand (in French) No news from the Havana, except that the sailing of Burton is no longer spoken of, and that the regiments are not now expected, only the Provincials and Independent companies being at present intended to come to this continent. He (Haldimand) would, therefore, see that he would winter at Three Rivers. Arrival of Major Gales and Capt. Devers. Christie and Ogilvie expected at Montreal every moment. (Page 84)
b.002043 1762/11/29 Montreal Gage Haldimand (in French) Arrival of cases of Portugais (gold coin, the Joannes worth £4 and the moidore £1 l0s. cy.), those for Quebec to be sent under escort to Three Rivers, where the escort is to be relieved and the specie sent forward under charge of another detachment. A rumour from the Point of the arrival of a sixty gun ship at York (New York). Arrival of recruits. (Page 85)
b.002044 1762/12/14 Montreal Gage Haldimand (in French) Letter to Mr. Elliot that the R. A. (Royal Americans) would be maintained after the peace. Great noise against the supposed articles of peace. The Intrepid with Burton not yet arrived at York; does not believe he will risk himself on snow shoes to come to Canada this winter; he will perhaps winter further south than York.There is a great appearance of executions on the Place de Greve; all those put in the Bastile are suspected. (Page 87)
b.002045 1763/01/25 Montreal Gage Haldimand (in French) Sending despatches ; no news ; must await the packet for instructions respecting peace or war. Delays in the siege of Schweidnitz ; that of Cassel going on. Promotions. Has published the Ordinance forbidding tho sending away of grain; asks his assistance to enforce it ; several Quebec merchants have come to purchase grain for export, and will try to elude the Ordinance. (Page 88)
b.002046 1763/08/29 Three Rivers Haldimand Gage (?) (in French) Sends copy of a letter from Governor Murray, no hint of the contents of which had been given him when be saw Murray only six days before, but on the contrary had asked him (Haldimand) to continue to administer civil affairs till courts were established. Cols. Herring and Christie had, however, succeeded in changing Murrays views, and he now asks leave to retire, praying that a warrant may issue for the twemy shilliugs a day allowed, which would not nearly indemnify him for the expence of maintaining the rank of Governor. The Kings house is all ready for his successor, who, from the personal expenditure, will receive It in a much better condition than when be himself took possession. Page 90)
b.002047 1763/10/27 New York Amherst Haldimand For a return of the provisions at his post belonging to the Crown. (Page 92)
b.002048 1763/10/27 Three Rivers Haldimand Amherst (in French) Sending report of the state of the troops ; they are iu good order and are to pass a review before the Commissary, Mr. Pitcher. The forges may be continued till the end of November. Thinks they could be continued with profit. Nordberg is with him; he is a Swede, and well versed In such work. If the forges are to be rebuilt, it might be advantageous to employ him. (Page 93)
b.002049 1763/11/22 Three Rivers Haldimand Amherst (in French) Has sent the monthly returns, not anticipating any change in the two days ; sends also the distribution of troops. Asks instructions as to whether he shall supply one company to Burton, as ordered in Murrays letter. How he (Haldimand) proposed to move the troops wanted at Montreal, so as to avoid inconvenience of changing the quarters more than was necessary. Precautions in lodging the troops. at St. Francis to guard against Indian attacks. Lieut. Gugy named Secretary of the Government of Three Rivers. Arrival of Canadian officers from France. All quiet ; the forges going on and ore being collected. (Page 94)
b.002050 1763/11/29 no place Haldimand Amherst (in French) Delay in receiving despatches. Respecting provisions. Hopes from the fine weather that the three companies sent by Murray to Montreal have arrived there. Distribution of troops at Maskinonge and St. Francis. Has sent a corporal and four men to Machiche to keep up the communication. (Page 97)
b.002050 1763/12/01 New York Gage Haldimand Arrival of October mail ; Canadian letters forwarded by Lieut. DesBarres. The September packet reported to be lost ; crew and mails saved. Sends printed copy of proclamation, the establishments, &c., rondered necessary by the peace, and Order in Council for the suppression of contraband trade. Sir Jeffery Amherst has sailed for England. Death of Lord Egmont ; changes in the British ministry. Has written for Bouquet to come to York to concert measures for next year. Requisition made by Amherst for 3,000 men on New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia. Only New York has yet answered. Indians busy on the western frontier ; a convoy of the Royal Highland Regiment, from Bedford for Fort Pitt, returned after two days, on account of large force of Indians. (Page 99)
b.002051 1763/12/27 no place indicated Haldimand Gage (in French) Sending monthly returns of troops. Congratulations on having taken the chief command. All quiet ; hopes for warrants for the forges and contingencies, His embarrassment at the delay; has had to advance money himself and other payments becoming due. (Page 102)
b.002052 1763/12/28 New York Gage Haldimand Has opened letters addressed to Amherst. Has received no particular directions as of the forges at Trois-Rivieres ; supposes they are to go on as usual. Difficulties as to bills drawn removed ; Barron will give directions as to supplies for extraordinary expenses or subsistence of troops. Troops arrived at Montreal as agreed on with Murray. Burton has sent reinforcements to Fort William Augustus ; behaviour of the Missisaugas. Hopes that the Twegatitry (Swegatchie ?) Indians will bring back the prisoners as an evidence of good faith. Is satisfied Gugy will be of assistance. Hopes the French officers will not remain in Canada. Cant be too diffident of indians. The misfortune to Wilkins detachment on Lake Erie. Gladwin has got provisions to his fort that will last till June. Peace demanded by the Indians; their sincerity doubtful. Report that Bigot is condemned to die; that he is not to have the honour of being beheaded, but is to be hanged. (Page 103)
b.002053 1764/01/15 New York Gage Haldimand Sending letters received by the Harriot, King of Poland dead ; many competitors for the Kingdom. Believes that a packet by Lieut. McLeane contains the oommiasiona of Murray and of the other Governors of the new Province of Quebec, Respecting clothing. Expected arrival of Prevost from Pensacola with the remains of the third battalion. The people of Pennsylvania have murdered all the domestic Indiana at Conestoga. and threatened to march to Philadelphia to murder all the Susquehanna Indians placed on an island near the city. Has not yet seen Bouquet. No answer yet from the Provinces concerning the requisition for troops. Ponnsylvania has voted 1,000 men, but its feared they will offer such a supply bill to the Governor for their support as he cannot accept. (Page 106)
b.002054 1764/01/25 no place Haldimand Gage (in French) Acknowledges receipt or letters, &c. The Kings proclamation shall be made public, as ordered. All quiet ; the Indians in his neighbourhood disapprove of the conduct of those in the Upper Country. Is sorry that he (Gage) should be charged with such a disagreeable war. It is desirable that the offers of peace made by the Indians be sincere, but what satisfaction can they give for all their perfldies ? The blame to be cast on those who have misled them. Burtons demands for reinforcements for Montreal. The company at Magkinongé sent there at Murrays request. Christie has passed on his way to Quebec. Is not aware if Murray has received instruction, but must know before long, and to see imaginary Governors vanish. Respecting draughts for expenses ; the order on Barrow had come conveniently, for after spending all his ready money he had been obliged to borrow to pay the workmen. Will continue the forges, as he has received no order to the contrary. The French officers are determined to remain and perpetuate their race here i they are very bitter on account of their treatment in France and of the paper money ; doubts if many will say masses for the repose of Mr. Bigots soul. Fears that the difficulties met with by Stuart on the road to Fort Pitt will delay Bouquets arrival at Quebec. (Page 108)
b.002055 New York Gage Haldimand 1764/02/2? Acknowledging receipt of returns; hopes his difficulties concerning warrants are removed. The forges and contingencies of the Governments are Provincial, and do not belong to his (Gages) department, as Commander-in-Chief; Distribation of troops to the southward. Indians well disposed; some outrages by Creeks at the back of Virginia declared to be tile work of a few renegades whom the Creeks say they will put to death themselves, Bouquet daily expected ; death of Govr. Morris dancing at a ball. P.S. (in French) France to give up Louisiana to Spain and withdraw from the Continent of America so as to preserve a good understanding with the Court of London. (Page 112)
b.002056 1764/02/04 New York Gage Haldimand Arrival of December packet; no news. Sends Kings speech and the Address in reply at the opening of Parliament. (Page 115)
b.002057 1764/02/12 New York Gage Haldimand Proposal to raise a body of Canadians to act with Regulars against the Savages or to bring them to terms; asks that 60 men be raised, with officers, as the proportion from Trois-Rivieres, The whole battalion to be commanded by a field officer appointed by Murray. The effect on the Indians of a body of Canadians acting with British troops. How they are to be armed &c; they are to proceed to Oswego ; arrangements ; they are to be at Montreal by the end of March to proceed. Should Murray have received his commission it will be his duty to provide the men and the requisition to him (Haldimand) will fall. (Page 116)
b.002058 1764/02/13 New York Gage Haldimand Sends list of new establishment for America. The names of those appointed have not been declared. (Page 119)
b.002059 1764/02/14 Three Rivers Haldimand Gage (in French) Has heard nothing yet of the new s instructions ; Murray keeps silence on them ; hopes still that the military will be under his (Gages) immediate orders. It is.reported that there are to be two Lieut. Governors forthe Provinee, he (Gage) being named for Montreal and Burton for Three Rivers, but there is a mystery about the whole thing. Respecting clothing for the fourth battalion. The Indians have never been quieter. Is vexed at the occurrences in Pennsylvania, arising perhaps from the delays in sending assistance. The compliment to Bouquet may make him forget his exile. (Page 120)
b.002060 1764/02/?? - Petition from the Abnakis (sic) of the Village of St. Francois to restrain the French from hunting over the Indian hunting grounds. (Page 123)
b.002061 1764/02/26 New York Gage Haldimand Has received returns of troops in Three Rivers. Is pleased that the Indians disapprove of the conduct of their brethren in the Upper Country. Agrees that the authors of the Indian war will be punished. Gladwin will do his best to discover them. Will give assistance to have him reimbursed for extraordinary expenses as Governor ; the present Governor and Lieut. Governor will have appointments. Arrival of Bouquet; Sir John St. Clair is with him. Is glad that the Croix de St Louis talk so loudly against the French; does not believe their treatment so bad, as they represent they were put on the same footing as other French troops and expected to be put on an extraordinary footing ; hopes they will behave with decency and obedience. Supposes that Murrays commission and those of the Lieut. Governors have arrived. Burton is to be one ; does not know who is to be the other. (Page 125)
b.002062 1764/02/27 Three Rivers Haldimand Gage (in French ) Sending monthly return of troops and petition from the Abnakis of St. Francois. They appear to be arrogating rights which they never possessed in that part of Canada, but have been advised by some Frenchmen. Intends going to St. Francois before the end of winter, and will try to discover those people, without giving the Indians a positive answer. Murray has sent a copy of Lord Halifaxs letter respecting paper money. There is none in this Government ; it must be looked for in Quebec and Montreal, especially the former, where the merchants fit out and where they bring their goods, which they sell for paper money, if they can have it at a large discount. Sends a note of all this money found in July in the Three Rivers Government. Has issued an ordonnance to warn the inhabitants not to part with their money at a low price but to wait a decision. Is awaiting impatiently the definitive arrangements for the country ; and provided he could be indemnified for his expenses, he would gladly return to a more settled and agreeable life. The two .MacKays passed yesterday on their way to Quebec, with one of their ladies, no doubt with some new scheme. (Page 127)
b.002063 1764/03/09 Three Rivers Haldimand Gage (in French) In conformity with requisition for Provincial troops to act with the Regulars to bring the Indians to reason, he had, believing the Government to be on a military footing, proposed to call for volunteers from each parish, and if there was not a sufficient number coming forward, then to form the company from the Militia, of which he had already given verbal orders. Murray, however, desires to act differently, and he will conform to the same system that followed in Quebec and Montreal, and will do his best to have the company at Montreal before the ice breaks up. Will draw on Quebec for the expenses, as the whole Government (of Three Rivers) could not furnish enough to pay the expenses for the enrolment of ten men; the poverty is inconceivable and increases daily. Has received from Murray the orders of Lord Halifax for investigating the dealings in paper money from the signing of the Treaty ot Peace. (Page 130)
b.002064 1764/03/22 New York Gage Haldimand The arrangements for Canada ; a Brigadier to be appointed for the Northern Department to take command in Canada. Two Lt.-Governors for Canada ; Burton to be one. Concerning clothing for the 55th ; Bouquet arrived; cannot tell what he is to do till Pennsylvania determine as to granting supplies of men or not. The Abenaquis great politicians, but push their pretensions too far. He (Haldimand) should send extracts from his registers direct to Lord Halifax; when Murrays commission arrives every thing concerning the whole Province of Canada must be sent through him. Till then he (Haldimand) is to act independently. The plan of raising the men wanted by draughting the Militia was the surest, and was that adopted by New York during the war, but he does right to follow the example of the other Governments. (Page 132)
b.002066 1764/03/04 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) All quiet. It would have been better if the Justices had not been appointed, Fears that the Army may be blamed. Proposes an exchange between Gugy and his (Haldimands) nephew. (Page 1)
b.002067 1764/03/09 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Intended to ask for Volunteers to act with regulare against the Indians; if not coming forward to order men from the Militia, Governor Murrays plan offering advantages to the men; will try to have them at Montreal before the ice breaks up. The poverty of the Government. Returns to be made of paper money by order ot Lord Halifax. (Page 2)
b.002068 1764/03/22 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel Arrangements for Canada. A Brigadier to be appointed, and two Lt. Governors. Clothing for the 55th. Bouquets movements depend on the determination of Pennsylvania to furnish men. The politic character of the Abenaquis. How reports are to be sent, . His mode of raising men approved. New York has draughted men from the Militia. (Page 4)
b.002069 1764/03/25 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) The ideas. the Canadians at being offered money instead of being ordered as formerly to take up arms. Governor Murrays expectation of enrolling Volunteers. The country people will not join; if necessary will draught men from the Militia. Hopes to avoid this. Commissions issued to Montizambert, &c. .Returns sent. (Page 6)
b.002070 1764/03/30 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Governor Addition to the staff and allowances to Commanders of posts. Belief of troops. (Page 8)
b.002071 1764/04/15 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Gage , General (in French) Success in raising troops; their pay provided. .No arrangements yet made for the Government of Canada. Relief of troops satisfactory. Will act independently as Governor till Murrays Commission arrives. The insufficiency of allowence for Governors. The clothing of the 4th Battalion. Garden for the garrison. The stupidity of Canadians as to peace being established ; wishes to be rid of the crosses of St. Louis and of the priests (Page 9)
b.002072 1764/04/15 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (In French) The lists of persons desirous to go to France. Is morally certain there are not ten in his Government. (Page 16)
b.002073 1764/04/18 Haldimand, Colonel Halifax, Lord Troops raised and sent to Montreal. The fears of Canadians being paid, or volunteering, in case they should be taken for life. The registering of paper money. Lists will be made up of those desirous to return to France. Will send direct to his Lordship all matters relating to the Government of Three Rivers. (Page 12)
b.002074 1764/04/24 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel Governor Murrays new method of raising Canadian troops has arisen from his desire for the welfare of the new subjects, The Senecas have joined the Six Nations and attacked the hostile Indians. Retreat of theShawnese and Delawares. Bouquet gone to Pennsylvania to raise troops. The quarrels between the Governor and Assembly about taxing proprietary estate. (Page 16)
b.002075 1764/05/01 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Monthly return of troops sent. The reduced officers of the 4th Battalion. Most of them incline to agriculture. (Page 18)
b.002076 1764/05/02 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel The allowance to Governors stopped. The effect on the Indians of the march of Canadians. (Page 19)
b.002077 1764/05/13 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel Thanks for the company raised at Three Rivers, which is the best; expects to hear of their arrival at Oswego. Nothing settled as to Government of Canada. Baron Munsters marriage and return to .his battalion. Wishes .to hear that all the Croix St. Louis have gone to France. The Colonies in great wrath at having to pay taxes to support the troops and the fleet. (Page 20)
b.002078 1764/05/27 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel Return of troops received. The reduced officers of the 4th Battalion have a right to lands. Major Loftus with the 22nd, attacked going up the Mississippi, and lost six men killed and six wounded. No sure passage wxcept by presents to the Indians. (Page 22)
b.002079 1764/05/29 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Congratulations on the favourable turn of affairs with the Indians. The advantages produced by the detachment of Canadians on themselves and the Indians. No prospect of settlement of Government for Canada till the expiry of the 18 months allowed for French emigration. Only 5 wish to leave Three Rivers. The stoppage of Governors pay. Officers settling. Lieutenant Gugy has purchased the fief at Machiche. (Page 24)
b.002080 1764/06/06 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel East India Company send troops to India. Lord Clive returns there. Regimental changes. Return wanted of the reduction of the 4th Battalion, with list of officers reduced and on full pay. (Page 26)
b.002081 1764/06/20 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Halifax, Lord Return of paper money. Some not yet registered. The good effect on the Canadians of protection to paper money. The passages of Emigrants provided. Inhabitants repairing the losses of the war and settling down. Advantage of having agricultural settlers. (Page 27)
b.002082 1764/06/25 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel Colonel Maunsell settling in New York. No opportunity should be lost in making Canadians understand they are the Kings subjects. The disturbed state of religion in France will make those who intended leaving remain. Hopes officers will settle down and change the race. Disturbed state of Montreal. Bouquets preparations against the Indians. Niagara made safe. (Page 30)
b.002083 1764/06/27 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Good reports of Canadian troops. The registration of paper money. The necessity of giving presents to the Indians as shown by the experience of the French. Father Gouon, Jesuit Missionary at Becancour drowned. Abenakis have applied ,for another Missionary. St. Francis Indians have planted Indian Corn largely in the interior, Improvement of the St. Francis. Settlement by reduced officers. The desirableness of Otter Creek as a settlement. (Page 32)
b.002084 1764/07/02 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel General Military news. Orders as to stoppages for provisions to the troops enclosed. (Page 36)
b.002085 1764/07/29 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Monthly returns. His troubles with the merchants of Three Rivers. The troubles at Montreal. The delay in settling the Government of the Country; he is tired of the place and weather. The plans of Col. Maunsell. The good state of Niagara. Colonel Bouquets expedition. The forges at Three Rivers and his proposed work to produce good iron to pay for the establishment. Desires the allowance to Governors should be paid. Burton detests Montreal. Rumours among the French as to New Orleans, &c. (Page 37)
b.002086 1764/08/01 New York GAge, General Haldimand, Colonel Acknowledgements of letter &c. Surveys on the Matha and St. Francis Rivers. Dispute between New York and New Hattrpshire as to the ownership of the lands on the East side of Lake Champlain. American staff appointed. Reported appointment of Spanish Governor to New Orleans. (Page 40)
b.002087 1764/08/26 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Appointment of Murray as Governor.of the Province. Details of Governor Murrays pretensions to .assume both Military and Civil duties; asking for General Gages protection for the advancement of his (Haldimands) claims. (Page 42)
b.002088 1764/08/27 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel The Government of theCountry not yet settled. Murray,Governor of Quebec. Haldimands Commission as Military Governor will be annulled when Civil Governor established. (Page 49)
b.002089 1764/08/29 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Burton, Colonel (in French) Councillors to be sent to Montreal and Three Rivers to preside as Lieutenant Governors. (Page 51)
b.002090 1764/09/03 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Asks leave to go to New York. Expects the Councillor who is to take charge. Hopes to be sent to a more temperate climate. (Page 52)
b.002091 1764/09/17 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel Being superseded in the Civil does not affect the Military Commission. To continue in command at Three Rivers. To settle forge accounts and transfer them to Civil Governor. To draw for the troops on the Deputy Paymaster General. (Page 53)
b.002092 1764/09/18 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Leave asked to go to New York. He has completed Civil business . Expects the Civil Governor. The proceeds of the iron forges. (Page 56)
b.002093 1764/10/26 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel To continue his military command at Three Rivers. May come to New York in spring. Reduction of expenses. Iron to be sold to pay expenses of working.·Lieutenant Gugys application to sell cannot be admitted, but he may send in memorial. (Page 58)
b.002094 1764/11/25 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Civil affairs transferred to Mr. Cramahe. The disagreeable position of the country renders him not anxious to remain. Messrs. Gugy and Metrall preparing to settle on their lands. The affairs of the St. Maurice forge and iron. Memorial as to Governors pay. Respecting the pay of the Canadian troops. (Page 60)
b.002095 1764/12/09 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel General peace settled with the Indians by the efforts of Colonel Bouquet. (Page 64)
b.002096 1764/12/25 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Payment of Canadian troops; their satisfaction. Troubles in Montreal. Governor Murray gone there with a numerous suite. Leave of absence asked. (Page 65)
b.002097 1765/01/22 Three Rivers Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel (in French) Congratulations on promotion and on peace with the lndians. Troops exchanged between Montreal and Quebec. (Page 69)
b.002098 1765/01/22 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel Acknowledges letters, &c. would be well to let. the Forges. His claim to the Governors allowance. Promotion &c. (Page 67)
b.002099 1765/02/04 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel The divisions in Montreal; hopes the removal of the 28th will quiet matters, and that the turbulent Magistrates were removed. No change to be made in the Commands. (Page 70)
b.002100 1765/02/09 Gage, General Royal orders respecting the powers of Civil Governors over the troops in the North American Provinces; dated 9th February 1765.
b.002101 1765/02/18 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel Returns received. Will recommend his nephew to .succeed Mr. Gugy. Casualties and changes among the officers of the army. (Page 71)
b.002102 1765/02/18 New York Gage, General Farmer, Major , 34th The charges against Governor Johnston and the liability of Major Farmer as Military Governor at Mobile, &c. (Page 72)
b.002103 1765/02/18 Quebec Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Respecting his nephews succession to Mr Gugy. (Page 75)
b.002104 1765/03/13 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Leave of absence. All quiet at Three Rivers. The desire for the Civil Laws; the greed of Attorneys. (Page 76)
b.002105 1765/03/17 Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel Will recommend the exchange between his nephew and Mr. Gugy. (Page 77)
b.002106 1765/04/02 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Concerning his nephew. The death of Colonel Eyre. All quiet. To judge by the number of advocates passing there must be a great ferment at Quebec and Montreal. The bad effect on the new subjects. (Page 78)
b.002107 1765/04/29 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Congratulations that matters of Government are settled. Will go to New York. His disagreeable position, Has asked permission from Brigadier Burton and will transfer the Command to Mr. Holmes. &c. (Page 54)
b.002108 1765/05/01 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel Haldimands nephews exchange. Quiet at Three Rivers owing to the prudence of the Magistrates. The disturbances owing to bad Magistrates. Good effect produced by Nowell on the young men. Death of Eyre will stop the fort. Bouquet for Florida. Haldimand may go to Europe. (Page 80)
b.002109 1765/05/26 Quebec Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Has come to Quebec to see about a passage to Europe. (Page 82)
b.002110 1765/06/05 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Colonel Instructions respecting settlement of the Forge accounts. Bouquet waiting for a vessel to Florida. Indians tractable. (Page 83)
b.002111 1765/06/09 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage. General Respecting contingent accounts. The resignation·of Capt.Vignolles and barrack accounts. (Page 85)
b.002112 1765/07/05 Three Rivers Haldimand, Colonel Gage, General (in French) Had resolved to proceed to Europe by the St. Lawrence. Respecting the iron at the Forges. Will go to New York by way of Boston, Has left the command with Captain Holmes. (Page 87)
b.002113 1765/11/17 New York Gage, General Taylor, Lieutenant-Colonel, 9th Appointing him to act as Brigadier General in room of Brigadier Bouquet deceased. (Page 92)
b.002114 1766/01/26 Pensacola Watts, John Leake, R. Commissary General Complaining that his office of Dy. Commissary is not recognised by Governor Johnstone. (Page 96)
b.002115 1766/02/25 New York Gege, General Taylor, Colonel Respecting repairs to the hospital at Pensacola. (Page 97)
b.002116 1766/03/15 Charleston Stewart, James Account of expenses. (Page 99)
b.002117 1766/05/10 New York Gage, General Haldimand, Brigadier Respecting Brigadier Bouquets will. (Page 100)
b.002118 1766/06/10 New York Gage, General Taylor, Brigadier The confusion in military affairs at Pensacola. The pretensions of Governor Johnston. Estimates to be sent of contingent expenses in East and West Florida, new barracks, &c. To watch the motions of the Spaniards. No news of Capt. Stirling, who went to the Illinois. Leave of absence. (Page 101)
b.002119 1766/06/10 New York Gage, General Taylor, Brigadier To send information relative to Spaniards in Louisiana, Captain Ross of the 31st to go home on recruiting business. Irregular draughts must be stopped. Lieut. Swettenham at Appalachia; bad state of the barracks there; allow. ance to Commissary and Barrack Master. Report the value of Appalachia. To inspect the Commissaries work. (Page 104)
b.002120 1766/06/12 New York Haldimand, Brigadier Gage, General (in French.) Relative to his affairs in Maryland and the will of Brigadier Bouquet. Hopes to return to duty in the Northern Department. Extract from Sir Jeffery Amherst relative to Bouquets will, &c. (Page 107)
b.002121 1766/06/26 New York Gage, General TAylor, Brigadier The disputes between Governor Johnston and the Military Officers, and the confusion caused by the Governors interference. The conduct of Commissary Watts to be investigated and he to be superseded, No new posts to be created except those absolutely necessary. The position of the Spaniards. Communication. by the Lakes into the Mississippi. Survey ordered. Letter to the new Spanish Governor. (Page 109)
b.002122 1766/06/27 New York Gage, General Taylor, Brigadier The expensive charges of Deputy Commissary Stewart for mustering troops be investigated. (Page 113)
b.002123 1766/08/11 New York Gage, General Taylor, Brigadier Further about Governor Johnstons assumptions of power. No distant posts to be erected. Mobile should be abandoned and the forces drawn to Pensacola. Respecting posts on the Mississippi, and navigation of the Iberville; to enquire as to the Fur trade. Commissariat arrangements for West Florida. (Page 114)
b.002124 1766/08/14 New York Gage, General Taylor, Brigadier The Court Martial on Major Farmer and Lt. Col. Walsh. Surgeons Mates. The post at Tombeebee appears useful in assisting in Indian quarrels. The attempt to prevent the Nations from getting ammunition would cause a general Indian war. The Spaniards to be watched. Respecting Court Martial. The obstruction to the service from party quarrels. Barrack plans and accounts, Governor Johnston not to be recognised as commanding the troops. (Page 118)
b.002125 1766/08/18 New York Gage, General Taylor, Brigadier Barrack accounts, how to be drawn. The extraordinary conduct of the store-keeper to be laid. before the Secretary at War for the Board of Ordnance. (Page 122)
b.002126 1766/09/29 New York Gage, General Summary of letters to Brigadier Taylor from 25 February to 29 September, 1766. Letters themselves are given at their proper dates. (Page 126)
b.002127 1766/09/29 New York Gage, General Taylor, Brigadier Summary of letters relating to the trial of Lt. Colonel Walsh; to the extravagant demands of the Governor, and to the trial of Major Farmer. (Page 124)
b.002128 1766/09/29 Gage, General Taylor, Brigadier Remarks on the trial of Colonel Walsh. Storekeeper Neil to be tried for embezzlement. If Lt. Colonel Walsh guilty of any military crime, he is to be brought to Court Martial. Respecting passage to the Iberville and his accounts. Barrack Matster to obey the orders of the commanding officers, and not those of Governor Johnston. The assumptions of Governor Johnston; how they are to be treated. Brigadier Haldimand comming to Pensacola. Major Farmer to come to stand his trial. List of the crimes to be sent to Governor Johnston. (Page 131)
b.002129 1766/12/18 New York GAge, General Taylor, Brigadier Governor Johnston to be responsible if he brings on an Indian war. Charles Stuart and the Indians. (Page 124)
b.002130 1766/12/18 New York GAge, General Taylor, Brigadier Will try to prevent the nation being plunged into an Indian war. The other Provinces will not join. All quiet in them. Draught returned. To inform Haldimand of everything; and on his arrival to go to St. Augustine. The conduct of Mr. Stuarts deputy respecting the Indians disapproved of. (Page 137)
