B.040 – B.M. 21700
REGISTER OF LETTERS FROM SIR GUY CARLETON, 1776-1778 – VOL. II
1777/07/25 – Quebec – Edward Fay, D.A.G., to Drummond and Jordan
Requisition for money for the expenses of the troops. (Page 32) – SN: 040001
1777/08/28 – Quebec – Edward Fay, D.A.G., to Drummond and Jordan
Requisition for money for the expenses of the troops. (Page 33) – SN: 040002
1777/09/15 – Quebec – Sir Guy Carleton to General Burgoyne
Additional supplies of provisions ready at St. John’s for the army. The resolution of the Indians to keep large bodies with the army. The Five Nations will also send men. Every thing ready tor Colonel St. Leger. Will give Burgoyne every assistance possible should emergency arise. (Page 1) – SN: 040003
1777/09/15 – Quebec – Sir Guy Carleton (no address)
That he has sent Beating orders to Colonel Butler and instructions to raise a corps of Rangers to serve with the Indians (orders &c. are appended). (Page 3) – SN: 040004
1777/09/16 – Quebec – Sir Guy Carleton to Lt. Col. Bolton, Niagara
Indian presents sent to be distributed to keep the Indians in good humour. Capt. Lernoult ordered back to Niagara in consequence of Lt. Col. St. Leger’s retreat from the Mohawk. Butler to raise Rangers and proceed to join General Burgoyne. (Page 8) – SN: 040005
1777/09/16 – Quebec – Edward Foy, D.A.G. to Lt. Col. Bolton
Allowance to an old Seneca Chief. (Page 11) – SN: 040006
1777/09/16 – Quebec – Edward Foy, D.A.G. to N. Day, Commissary General
Rum to be sent to Niagara and Detroit for distribution among the Indians. (Page 12) – SN: 040007
1777/09/18 – Quebec – Edward Foy, D.A.G. to M. Tonnancour
Captain Wernyss has gone to St. John’s ; the charges against him at Three Rivers will be investigated. (Page 13) – SN: 040008
1777/09/18 – Quebec – Edward Foy, D.A.G. to Brigadier Maclean
Respecting blankets for Canadians with General Burgoyne. Sir Guy Carleton is to proceed to St. John’s and Isle aux Noix by Montreal. The three regiments at Sorel to be in readiness for immediate march, as well as detachments. (Page 14) – SN: 040009
1777/09/18 – Quebec – Edward Foy, D.A.G. to N. Day, Commissary General
Approves of taking two mont s additional provisions from Quebec and Three Rivers to aid the supply across the lake. More may be taken, as victuallers have arrived (duplicated at page 20). (Page 16) – SN: 040010
1777/09/21 – Maskinongé – Sir Guy Carleton to Captain Pearson, R. N.
Captain Lutridge to be, if possible, ordered back (duplicated at page 21). (Page 17) – SN: 040011
1777/09/21 – Maskinongé – Sir Guy Carleton to Lt. Governor Cramahé
Attack by rebels at Maskinonge. Portage Sugar Loaf Hill and capture of men of the 53rd. Garrison at Mount Independence summoned ; feared that the craft on Lake George had fallen into their hands. Lt. Governor Hamilton ordered to his post, &c. (duplicated at page 22). (Page 18) – SN: 040012
1777/09/21 – Maskinongé – Sir Guy Carleton to Brigadier Maclean
Lt. Col. St. Leger’s corps to be forwarded at once. Desires to meet all the Indians at St. John’s that can be collected. The movements of Captain French. All spare boats to be sent to Sorel to move troops. (Page 19) – SN: 040013
1777/09/23 – Chambly – Edward Foy, V.A.G., to Lt. Col. French
To halt at Cumberland Head if this letter reach in time ; it not, at Sandy Bluff, recalling advanced troops and waiting Lt. Col. St. Leger and Sir John Johnson’s troops and German Chasseurs. (Page 23) – SN: 040014
1777/09/23 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton
Instructions to Brigadier Maclean ; ordered to the relief of Ticonderoga. (Page 24) – SN: 040015
1777/09/24 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to Capt. Pearson, R.N.
The distressed situation ; if the two vessels should fall into the hands of the rebels the force would be disarmed. An officer and as many seamen as possible to be sent at once. Captain Stark’s fear of the ships falling into the enemy’s bands. They could be destroyed. (Page 26) – SN: 040016
1777/09/24 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to Lt. Col. Bolton
That all ships on the upper lakes be properly manned and armed. The dispute at Detroit between Lt. Governor Hamilton and the commanding officer. Capt. Lernoult to return to that post. (Page 28) – SN: 040017
1777/09/24 – St. John’s – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to Capt. Potts
Oswegatchie to give Capt. Bouchette every assistance in arming the Seneca. (Page 30) – SN: 040018
1777/09/24 – St. John’s – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to Capt. Boucbette (in French)
Is astonished he has got no further than Montreal. He is to get on board his vessel as speedily as possible, to have her armed and completed. (Page 31) – SN: 040019
1777/09/24 – St. John’s – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to Major Nairne, Royal Highland Emigrants.
To halt his men for rest ; to detach four companies to Chambly. Boats will be ready to transport men to Isle aux Noix. (Page 34) – SN: 040020
1777/09/25 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to Lt. Governor Cramahé
Mr. Bentley’s claims. Not to return to the upper country without security. No news from Ticonderoga. To press forward seamen for the Royal George. (Page 35) – SN: 040021
1777/09/26 – St. John’s – Edward Foy, D.A.G, to Capt. Barnes, A.Q.M.G.
The guns, stores St. John’s. &c., to be forwarded to the Seneca. DuHamel to take charge of them. (Page 36) – SN: 040022
1777/09/26 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to Lt. Governor Hamilton
The conduct of the war on his (Hamilton’s) frontiers placed in his own hands, as by letter from Lord George Germaine. Respecting the naval department. Orders given that no vessels be allowed on the lakes except in the King’s service. Regulations as to freight. The unfortunate turn of affairs has hastened his (Hamilton’s) return. (Page 37) – SN: 040023
1777/09/26 – St. John’s – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to Lt. Governor Cramahé
Encloses orders for Major Dundas. Barrack Master wanted for St. John’s and Isle aux Noix. (Page 39) – SN: 040024
1777/09/26 – St. John’s – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to M. Tonnancour (in French).
The troops at Yamaska and St. Francis to send out scouting parties to the hea of these rivers, accompanied by militia. (Page 40) – SN: 040025
1777/09/26 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to Lt. Governor Cramahé
Mr. St. Aulere to have some money. Dispatch for Lord George Germaine to be copied and sent in duplicate. (See also p. 50). (Page 41) – SN: 040026
1777/09/28 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to Captain Pearson, R.N.
Rebels retired from Ticonderoga i it is feared they have made themselves masters of Lake George. Asks for as many officersand seamen as can be spared. (See also p. 44 and 51). (Page 42) – SN: 040027
1777/09/28 – St. John’s – Edward Foy, D.A G., to officer commanding six companies of the St. John’sRoyal Highland Emigrants
To march to St. John’s. (Page 43) – SN: 040028
1777/09/28 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to Brigadier Maclean
The rebels retired from St. John’s. Ticonderoga; have captured vessels on Lake George. To afford every assistance to Brigadier Powell to recover possession of that lake, &c. 45 – SN: 040029
1777/09/29 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to Brigadier Powell
Orders to Brigadier Maclean after relieving his (Powell’s) garrison to return to Canada, leaving Lt. Col. St. Leger to obey General Burgoyne’s orders. Brigadier Maclean to assist in recovering command of Lake George. Canadian artificers taken prisoners by rebels. Difficulty of sending additional corvées. Investigation must be made into conduct of the affair. The course to be adopted to prevent armed vessels falling into enemy’s hands. All artillery, &c., not wanted, to be sent back to Canada. (Page 46) – SN: 040030
1777/09/29 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to Brigadier Maclean
That the two armed vessels are to be destroyed should the garrison be forced to capitulate. (Page 49) – SN: 040031
1777/09/30 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton
Order that Ursule Le Blanc or Babuty shall occupy a new house, her own having been destroyed when the rebels besieged the place. (Page 52) – SN: 040032
1777/10/01 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to Major Kinnear, 7th Regiment, N. Y., and Major Gordon, 26th Regiment, N.Y.
That had the men been under his command he would have remitted stoppages, in consideration of the work they had done during the siege of St. John’s. (Page 53) – SN: 040033
1777/10/01 – St. John’s – Edward Foy, D.A.G. to Lt. Col. Carleton
Pressing demand for provisions at Ticonderoga. The necessity for having the battery repaired. Smart action at Still Water, with large loss of life on both sides, when, it appears, Phillips commanded. (Page 73) – SN: 040034
1777/10/02 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to Brigadier Maclean
To remain with 31st and artillery, to assist Brigadier Powell with the necessary work. Seamen on the way up to secure the navigation on Lake George. (Page 55) – SN: 040035
1777/10/02 – St. John’s – Edward Foy, D.A G., to M. Longueuil (in French)
All Canadian deserters to be gent to Isle aux Noix. (Page 56) – SN: 040036
1777/10/02 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to Brigadier Powell
Does not believe in the report of an action being fought. Caution to be observed to guard against surprises. To obey General Burgoyne’s orders implicitly. Is pushing on provisions, seamen. &c. (Page 71) – SN: 040037
1777/10/03 – St. John’s – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to Major Nairne
Sending back returns for correction. (Page 57) – SN: 040038
1777/10/03 – St. John’s – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to Lt. Governor Cramahé.
List of Canadians on corvée across the lakes. To be exempted from corvée and receive $4 each at Quebec. (Page 58) – SN: 040039
1777/10/03 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to M. Tonnancour (in French)
In place of reporting people who should be arrested, he would prefer that they should be reported as put in irons. (Page 59) – SN: 040040
1777/10/03 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to Capt, Graves, R.N.
Instructions to have vessels armed and equipped to re-establish communication on Lake George and to resist sudden attacks of the enemy. (Page 60) – SN: 040041
1777/10/04 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to Brigadier Powell
Capt. Graves sent up to take charge of the armed vessels on the lakes. Brigadier Maclean to assist. The care of the landing at the end of Lake George (see also 80). (Page 62) – SN: 040042
1777/10/04 – St. John’s – Sir Guy Carleton to Brigadier Powell
Everything demanded will be sent. Batteaux will be provided. (Page 63) – SN: 040043
1777/10/06 – Montreal – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to Capt. De Peyster, Michillimakinak and to Lt. Colonel Bolton
A detachment to be sent yearly to the Grand Portage to protect traders whilst they transact their business (see also p.77). (Page 64) – SN: 040044
1777/10/06 – Maskinongé – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to Lt. Col. Carleton
A detachment may be sent to Sorel. The one to St. John’s need not be sent, as the 62nd is already on the way there. Clothing for detachments may be taken from the regimental stock at St. John’s. (Page 66) – SN: 040045
1777/10/07 – Maskinongé – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to Naval Storekeeper, St. John’s
A petty officer to take care of sick seamen at Montreal. Slops to be purchased for seamen. (Page 68) – SN: 040046
1777/10/13 – Quebec – Sir Guy Carleton to Brigadier Maclean
Under the circumstances, will grant leave to absence. To put in writing everything connected with affairs of the regiment. (Page 69) – SN: 040047
1777/10/13 – Quebec – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to Brigadier Maclean
Respecting clothing for the troops; approves of what is done about the detachment. Is considering Capt. Pearson’s proposals about seamen. Allowances may be made for corvée men. (Page 81) – SN: 040048
1777/10/16 – Quebec – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to Brigadier Maclean
Acknowledging letter. (Page 83) – SN: 040049
1777/10/16 – Quebec – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to the Provost Martial
Deschamps, Postmaster at Repentigny, to be released. (Page 84) – SN: 040050
1777/10/19 – Quebec – Sir Guy Carleton to Brigadier Maclean
To proceed on the service with the utmost expedition. To pay every attention to the state of the armed vessels, so as to secure the lakes. (see also 85). (Page 78) – SN: 040051
1777/10/19 – Quebec – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to Brigadier Maclean
Mr. Frost had orders to supply the wants of seamen at the hospitals. To supply anything he neglects. Captain Lutridge and Colonel Carleton to repair to St. John’s. (Page 86) – SN: 040052
1777/10/20 – Quebec – Sir Guy Carleton to Brigadier Maclean
The post marked out in Brigadier Powell’s demands is now of the utmost importance. (Page 88) – SN: 040053
1777/10/20 – Quebec – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to Brigadier Maclean
Notice to be given to Brigadier Powell of the intention to possess Chimney Point. Precautions to prevent the letter with this message falling into the hands of the rebels. (Page 91) – SN: 040054
1777/10/20 – Quebec – Sir Guy Carleton to Col. Claus, Indian Superintendent
Respecting demands for money for Indian Department, and how these demands are to be met (see also 96). (Page 92) – SN: 040055
1777/10/20 – Quebec – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to Lt. Col. Bolton
Promotions. If there is time, officers to be sent on the recruiting service. (Page 94) – SN: 040056
1777/10/20 – Quebec – Sir Guy Carleton to Brigadier Maclean
In case of illness Colonel Carleton to take his place. (Page 95) – SN: 040057
1777/10/20 – Quebec – Sir Guy Carleton to Lt. Col. Carleton
Instructions in case Brigadier Maclean should not be able to command the expedition to Chimney Point. (Page 98) – SN: 040058
1777/10/21 – Quebec – Edward Foy to Captain Lutridge
That he is to dispose of the officers sent to serve in the naval armament on Lake Champlain. (Page 99) – SN: 040059
1777/10/23 – Quebec – Sir Guy Carleton to Lt. Col. Bolton
Respecting money for Indian Department. The command of the naval department on the upper lakes. Resignation and appointment. (Page 100) – SN: 040060
1777/10/23 – Quebec – Edward Foy, D.A.G., to Major Butler
No blank commissions will be sent for troops raising ; commissions will be made out when properly certified. Cannot give more than local rank to Mr. Bird. (Page 102) – SN: 040061
1777/10/23 – Quebec – Edward Fay, D.A.G., to Captain Grant, commanding armed vessels on the upper lakes
Respecting officers for the naval department. (Page 103) – SN: 040062
1777/10/23 – Quebec – Edward Fay, D.A.G., to Col. Bolton
That His Excellency has appointed Captain Stephen Watts to the vacant company in the 8th. (Page 104) – SN: 040063
1777/11/03 – Quebec – Edward Fay, D.A.G., to N. Day, Commissary General
To compare the provisions furnished to Ticonderoga and General Burgoyne’s army with the report from Brigadier Powell. To supply all demands and to ascertain the exact state of supplies at Ticonderoga, &c. (Page 105) – SN: 040064
1777/11/03 – Quebec – Edward Fay, D.A.G., to Mr. Goddard
Mohawks and other Indians of the Five Nations who have come with their families to Canada are to be looked after and supplied. Duplicate returns of distribution of Indian goods to be sent. (Page 107) – SN: 040065
1777/11/03 – Quebec – Sir Guy Carleton to Col. Carleton, Q.M.G.
The proposed distribution of troops in winter quarters. (Page 109) – SN: 040066
1778/11/03 – Quebec – Edward Fay, D.A.G., to Col. Claus
Can say nothing about allowances to Indian Commissaries. Orders been given to take care of the Five Nation Indians coming to Canada. (Page 111) – SN: 040067
1778/07/24 – Quebec – Edward Fay, D.A.G., to the Prince of Hesse (in French)
That he has recommended the German troops to the care of his successor, who will show every consideration for them. (Page 112) – SN: 040068
1778/07/26 – Quebec – Edward Fay, D.A.G., (no address), and to Mr. Day
That Mr. Boutillier’s accounts for oil cloth are to be settled (two letters). (Page 113-116) – SN: 040069
No date (about July) Edward Fay, D.A.G.,
Memorandum for General Haldimand, respecting claim by Captain Grant for expenses connected with vessels on the upper lakes. (Page 118) – SN: 040070
1778/08/03 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Balcarras
Respecting gratuities to subalterns and non-commissioned officers of the Battalion of Grenadiers. (Page 126) – SN: 040071
No date – Sir Guy Carleton
Schedules of letters and papers, returns, &c. (Page 128 – SN: 040072
No date – General Haldimand to General Phillips
First pages at 124,125. The. convention kept by the British and disregarded by paroled prisoners being taken a second time; prisoners sent to New York for release having seized the ship and taken her a prize. The convention. not the least regarded by the enemy. (Pages 75-76 and 124·125) – SN: 040073
