B.042 – B.M. 21702
LETTERS FROM GENERAL HALDIMAND TO LORD GEORGE GERMAINE AND THE TREASURY, 1777-1779
1777/09/20 – London – General Haldimand to Lord George Germaine
The necessity of providing supplies for the Indians for the next campaign. (Page 1) – SN: 042001
1778/01/07 – London – W. Knox to Governor Haldimand
Enclosing Act for detaining persons charged with high treason in the colonies. (Page 70) – SN: 042002
1778/04/22 – London – General Haldimand to Lord George Germaine
Asking that the Lords of the Treasury may send a supply of provisions to Canada by the fleet just leaving. (Page 3) – SN: 042003
1778/04/27 – Postmouth – General Haldimand to Lord George Germaine
Is ordered to embark; non-arrival of transport with stores. Necessity of dispatching her and reinforcements without delay. (Page 4) – SN: 042004
1778/07/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord George Germaine
Has been installed into the civil and military government of the Province, Sir Guy Carleton transferring papers, &c. For state of Province must refer to him. The dangers arising from want of communication with Europe; still ignorant of affairs to the southward. Has purchased a rebel privateer taken by the Triton, to be used as an advice boat, and asks that the commander of the fleet be instructed to send information of the doings of the rebels. Proposes that a light well armed vessel be despatched from Europe with mails to Quebec every month or six weeks. Has assisted Count St. Aulaire to go to Europe. Applications for letters of marque ; has no authority to grant them. (Page 6) – SN: 042005
1778/07/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord George Germaine
The Province open to attack from the rebels, and if troops withdrawn from the southward the rebels will send all their forces here. The fortifications of Quebec rotten. With the exception of the clergy, noblesse, and some bourgeoisie, the Canadians not to be depended on. The Indians must be secured at any expense. Many favourers of rebellion still in the country. The advantages of the rebels in a winter campaign, owing. to the inexperience of the troops in such warfare. Large reinforcements must be Bent to repel attacks and secure the Canadians, who may be of great use. Jealousies among the, rebels, restrained by common interest; may break out if peace restored. Advantage of using Canadian militia; restoring the old noblesse; preserving distinctions of rank, to secure internal tranquillity. Canadian troops might be usefully attached to’ British regiments. Proposes to strengthen defences of the avenues into the Province, St. John’s, Cataraqui, Oswego, Niagara, &c. The state of the navy, &c. (Page 10) – SN: 042007
1778/07/26 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Secretary Robinson, Treasury
That he has drawn for his civil salary. (Page 18) – SN: 042008
1778/07/27 – Quebec – John Coffin to General Haldimand
Memorial asking that he be relieved, by the payment of losses sustained by the invasion of the Province, with schedule. (Page 21) – SN: 042009
1778/07/27 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Secretary Robinson
Enclosing memorial from Mr. John Coffin, and strongly recommending his case to the Treasury. (Page 19) – SN: 042010
1778/07/28 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord George Germaine
Reported evacuation of Philadelphia and retreat of the troops. Road reported to be in progress to admit of invading Quebec. Rebel sympathisers among the Canadians. Asks about his commission as General. (Page 27) – SN: 042011
1778/07/28 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Secretary Robinson
The necessity of supplies of money being sent to carry on the war. The expenses at Detroit. Arrival of store ship. Sir Thomas Mills’ account cannot be investigated, owing to pressure of other affairs. Leave of absence. (Page 24) – SN: 042012
1778/08/23 – Little Mecatina – James Collins to Mr. Grant
Rebel placard issued by the master of the Cumberland privateer, as justification for destroying fishing stations. (Page 59) – SN: 042013
1778/09/08 – Montreal – Grand Jurors
Two presentments, one against Lt. Governor Hamilton, of Detroit, for sanctioning, and the other against Philip Dejean, of Detroit, for committing illegal acts whilst acting as Judge there. (Page 36) – SN: 042014
1778/10/24 – Quebec – Haldimand to Secretary Robinson
That a proportion of one-half of the flour required for the army should be sent from Europe. Provision ships ought not to leave Britain later than the end of March or beginning of April ; and the second fleet in July. (Page 29) – SN: 042015
1778/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord George Germaine
Transmits presentment of the Grand Jury of Montreal. Lt. Governor Hamilton’s position at Detroit. Probable course of those going home asking repeal of the Quebec Act. Refused to recommend Mr. Finlay to the office of Superintendent of Post Roads. Respecting the appointments held by Mr. Burke and the claims of the Seminary. Has attended first of all to the security of the Province, and hopes care will be taken in all appointments. (Page 32) – SN: 042016
1778/10/27 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord George Germaine
Recommends the appointment of Mr. Samuel Holland to the Council, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Johnson. (Page 5l) – SN: 042017
1778/11/07 – Quebec – Haldimand
Proclamation prohibiting the exportation of wheat, flour or biscuit. (Page 76) – SN: 042018
1778/11/09 – Quebec – Haldimand to Secretary Robinson
Transmitting accounts to, and advising that Bills of Exchange have been drawn on the Treasury, with schedule of the latter. (Page 52) – SN: 042019
1778/11/19 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord George Germaine
Destruction of fishing stations on the north shore and Labrador by a rebel privateer. The necessity for proper protection. The attempts of the rebels to produce a treasonable feeling among the Canadians. Proposes redoubts at the Gut of Canso. (Page 56) – SN: 042020
1778/11/07 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Sandwich, Admiralty
The depredations of rebel privateers in the St. Lawrence and lower coasts, and suggestions for preventing them. (Page 61) – SN: 042021
1778/11/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord George Germaine
Enclosing petition from the merchants of Montreal for steps to be taken to improve the post houses. Does not recommend it. Petition is appended. (Page 66) – SN: 042022
1779/06/01 – Quebec – Haldimand to Secretary Robinson, Treasury
That he has filled up a vacancy in the Customs caused by death. (Page 69) – SN: 042023
1779/06/08 – Quebec – Haldimand to Secretary Robinson, Treasury
Transmitting accounts and Bills of Exchange. Lists of these appended. (Page 71) – SN: 042024
No date R. – Littleworth
Account of repairs to the ship General Thomas, for damages when detained at Quebec in 1775. (Page 74) – SN: 042025
