B.045 – B.M. 21705
LETTERS FROM ENGLISH MINISTERS, 1782-1784
1781/06/26 – London – Lord North to Sir Henry Clinton
Recommendation of the case of Mr. Cuyler, delivered to General Haldimand, 11 January 1783. (Page 63) – SN: 045001
1781/10/22 – Quebec – Doctor Kennedy to Mr. Adair
Respecting the hospital at Quebec (see pp. 19, 20). (Page 36) – SN: 045002
1782/01/24 – London – Lord George Germaine to the Treasury
The proposed changes in the management of Indian Affairs. (Page 24) – SN: 045003
1782/02/11 – London – W. Ellis to Governor Haldimand
That he has been appointed Colonial Secretary. (Page 1) – SN: 045004
1782/02/25 – London – Robert Adair to the Secretary at War
Relative to the hospital at Quebec (see pp, 19, 20). (Pages 3l and 34) – SN: 045005
1782/02/27 – London – Post Master General to Mr. Ellis
Respecting the application of Mr. Finlay to be appointed Superintendent of the Provincial post houses, with memorial from Mr .Finlay attached. (Page 2) – SN: 045006
1782/03/04 – London – Sir O. Jenkinson to Mr. Ellis
Relative to discontinuance of hospital at Quebec (see pp. 19, 20). (Page 33) – SN: 045007
1782/03/15 – Whitehall – Mr. Ellis, to Governor Haldimand
Demands for supplies complied with. Sir John Johnson appointed Superintendent of Indian Affairs. (Page 5) – SN: 045008
1782/03/16 – London – William Pollock to Governor Carleton
Concerning the pay of his office (see pp. 7 to 10). Has obtained warrants for his (Haldimand’s) pay and arranged for future payments. Political news. (Page 11) – SN: 045009
1782/03/23 – London – Mr. Ellis, to Governor Haldimand
Mr. Joshua Winslow appointed Deputy Paymaster at Quebec. Suggests his appointment to the Council. (Page 6) – SN: 045010
1782/03/23 – London – Knox to Governor Haldimand
That the Treasury Board desire that Mr. Pollock is to receive as Clerk of the Crown, &c., at Quebec, the same emoluments as his predecessor, Mr. Gordon, pointing out the best mode of doing so. Letter from Treasury annexed. (Page 7) – SN: 045011
1782/03/30 – London – Lord Shelburne, to Governor Haldimand
Notifying his appointment as Colonial Secretary. (Page 14) – SN: 045012
1782/04/17 – London – Treasury to Under Secretary Knox
Concerning the manner in which Governor Haldirnand shall draw bills on the Treasury (Page 15) – SN: 045013
1782/04/17 – London – Treasury to Under ‘Secretary Knox
The manner in which they desire requisitions and bills should be drawn by General Haldimand, confirming letter of 18th January 1782, enclosed. (Page 27) – SN: 045014
1782/04/21 – London – Lord Shelburne, to Governor Haldimand
Strongly recommending Colonel Hope to the office of Quarter Master General. (Page 16) – SN: 045015
1782/04/22 – London – Lord Shelburne, to Governor Haldimand
Notifying the appointment of Sir John Johnson as Indian Superintendent, with instructions ; he is to have the rank of Brigadier General in Canada. Treasury restrictions on drawing bills. Special hospital at Quebec to be closed. Refers complaints for explanation. To conciliate the Canadians. Respecting the application of Mr. Finlay to be appointed Superintendent of Posts and its previous rejection. The appointment of four Savoyard priests to fill vacant benefices in Canada. (Page 17) – SN: 045016
1782/04/22 – London – Lord Shelburne, to Governor Haldimand
French fleet preparing in Brest for America. Fleet cruising to prevent their getting to sea. The greatest vigilance recommended, should they succeed in getting to Canada. Fast cruizers to be fitted out to watch the enemy. The policy as to the Indians. How the people of Vermont are to be dealt with. American prisoners of war in Great Britain and Ireland to be sent out for exchange. The same policy to be followed in Canada. Should Canada become involved in war, Sir Guy Carleton may have to take command. Should this happen, Haldimand will have leave of absence, retaining his commissions. (Page 38) – SN: 045017
1782/04/23 – London – Lord Shelburne, to Governor Haldimand
Granting leave of absence. (Page 45) – SN: 045018
1782/04/23 – London – Knox, Under Secretary, to Governor Haldimand
Sending invoices of Indian goods. (Page 43) – SN: 045019
1782/04/27 – London – Lord Shelburne, to Governor Haldimand
Lieutenant Governor Hamilton, ot Detroit, to succeed Cramahé as Lieut. Governor of Quebec, and Major Kay (Hay) to succeed at Detroit. The claims of Mr. Caldwell. (Page 46) – SN: 045020
1782/04/27 – London – W. Pollock to Governor Haldimand
Respecting his office in Quebec. Has been appointed first clerk in Lord Shelburne’s office. (Page 48) – SN: 045021
1782/07/10 – London – Townshend to Haldimand
Notifying his appointment as Colonial Secretary. (Page 49) – SN: 045022
1782/07/17 – Quebec – Governor Haldimand to Lord Shelburne
Acknowledges despatches relative to preparations of the French, and that he has taken the precautions ordered. Is collecting the prisoners of war for exchange. Thanks for the consideration extended to him in respect of the command. Will proceed to Europe if Sir Guy Carleton requires to take his place. (Page 50) – SN: 045023
1782/07/31 – London – Townshend, to Governor Haldimand
Expedition to the West Indies from New York ; scarcity of shipping there ; transports, &c., to be sent from the St. Lawrence. (Page 53) – SN: 045024
1782/07/31 – London – Townshend, to Governor Haldimand
The alarming reports of Canada in previous letters ; the better reports by Captain Robertson ; the success at Oswego ; hopes measures for defending Detroit will be not less successful. The successes in the West Indies under Lord Rodney. Respecting the drawing of bills. The motives for replacing him by Sir Guy Carleton. (Page 54) – SN: 045025
1782/09/06 – New York – Sir Guy Carleton to General Haldimand
Approves of his course with the Vermonters. The cruelties committed by the Indians. Not likely that he will come to Quebec. (Page 57) – SN: 045026
1782/09/11 – London – Townshend, Secretary, to General Haldimand
Transmitting instructions. (Page 58) – SN: 045027
1782/10/19 – London – Townshend, Secretary, to General Haldimand
Colonel Barry St. Leger to be Brigadier General. (Page 59) – SN: 045028
1782/10/26 – New York – Sir Guy Carleton to General Haldimand (in cypher)
Potter’s expedition laid aside. French encampment at Verplank broken up, and Washington’s preparing to break up. (Page 60) – SN: 045029
1782/11/01 – New York – Sir Guy Carleton to General Haldimand
Has abandoned purpose of coming to Canada. French separated from Americans and gone to Connecticut. Col. Carleton going to Canada. (Page 60) – SN: 045030
1782/11/12 – New York – Sir Guy Carleton to General Haldimand
Arrival of transports from Quebec. French troops to embark for the West Indies. (Page 61) – SN: 045031
1782/12/07 – London – Townshend, to General Haldimand
Transmitting King’s speech and addresses in reply. (Page 62) – SN: 045032
1782/12/28 – London – Knox, Under Secretary, to Evan Nepean
Detailing explanation of the system of purchasing Indian goods, in answer to the charge made against him (Knox), with certificates, explanatory letters, &c. (Page 78) – SN: 045033
No date (in French)
No name. Complaint of the tone of superiority used in Colonel Carleton’s letters. Apparently has reference to letter from Carleton at page 51. (Page 56) – SN: 045034
1783/02/14 – London – Townshend, to General Haldimand
Transmitting articles of Peace with France and Spain and provisional Articles of Peace with the United States, Cessation of arms proclaimed. (Page 65) – SN: 045035
1783/02/16 – London – Townshend to Sir Guy Carleton
The efforts to be made to have the property of loyalists confiscated in the United States, restored to them. (Page 69) – SN: 045036
1783/02/28 – London – Townshend to General Haldimand
Acknowledges dispatches. The release of Hay, Cazeau, du Calvet and Pillon, guilty of treasonable conduct, recommended but not ordered. Provision for the refugee loyalists ; list of them and of their losses to be made. Safety of Indian Superintendents to be secured and measures to be taken with the Indians. (Page 66) – SN: 045037
1783/03/08 – London – Townshend to General Haldimand
Asks for a list of those who should receive grants of the King’s posts. (Page 127) – SN: 045038
1783/03/15 – London – Lord Sydney to General Haldimand
Leave of absence to Captain McKinnon of Butler’s Rangers. (Page 71) – SN: 045039
1783/04/01 – London – Sydney to the Governor of Quebec
Ordinance respecting the age of majority confirmed, with Order in Council. (Page 72) – SN: 045040
1783/04/02 – London – Lord North to the Governor of Quebec
That he has been appointed Colonial Secretary. (Page 75) – SN: 045041
1783/04/10 – London – Lord North to Haldimand
Asking him to continue in his office in Quebec. Preparations to be made for withdrawing all foreign troops in Canada. The abuses in the Indian Department. (Page 76) – SN: 045042
1783/04/16 – London – Lord North to Haldimand
Transport for the conveyance to Europe for foreign troops. (Page 95) – SN: 045043
1783/05/12 – London – Lord North to the Governor of Quebec
Decisions as to Ordinances transmitted. (Page 96) – SN: 045044
1783/06/27 – London – House of Commons
Return of Provincial corps in North America, and abstracts of orders to Governors for raising such corps. (Page 98) – SN: 045045
1783/07/16 – London – North to Governor of Quebec
Transmitting King’s speech with copy. (Page 99) – SN: 045046
1783/07/22 – London – North to Governor Haldimand
All vacancies in the artillery of second lieutenants to be filled up from the cadets at Woolwich. (Page 102) – SN: 045047
1783/07/24 – London – North to Governor Haldimand
The arrangements to be made for granting lands to loyalists and reduced soldiers, with instructions for carrying out these. (page 103) – SN: 045048
1783/07/24 – London – North to Governor Haldimand
The recognition of the power of the Legislature of Great Britain being supreme over the Colonies, &c. Does not extend to taxation. (Page 111) – SN: 045049
1783/08/07 – London – North to Governor Haldimand
Birth of a Princess. (Page 113) – SN: 045050
1783/08/07 – London – North to Governor of Quebec
Grants of land to reduced officers and soldiers. (Page 114) – SN: 045051
1783/08/08 – London – North to General Haldimand
Arrangements for peace establishment, reduction of the l st Battalion of the 84th Regiment. Satisfaction at Haldimand retaining command in Quebec. Reduction of Provincials. List of officers to be sent. The selection of places for settlement of loyalists, and disbanded troops. Settlement with the Indians and provision for their future. No help can be given to the people of Vermont since the signing of the Treaty of Peace. His conduct in sending French priests to Europe approved. Appointments in Council. The utility of opening a safe communication with Nova Scotia. (Page 115) – SN: 045052
1783/09/07 – London – North to the Governor of Quebec
Treaties of peace with France, Spain and United States signed. (Page 121) – SN 045053
1783/09/23 – London – North to the Governor of Quebec
Further respecting treaties of peace. (Page122) – SN: 045054
1783/10/08 – London – North to the Governor of Quebec
Copies sent of the treaties of peace. (Page 123) – SN: 045055
1783/11/11 – London – North to the Governor of Quebec
With copies of the King’s speech addresses in reply. (Page 124) – SN: 045056
1783/12/05 – London – North to the Governor of Quebec
Printed copies sent of Treaty of Peace signed with the United States. (Page 125) – SN: 045057
1783/12/23 – London – Lord Sydney, to the Governor of Quebec
Notifying his appointment as Home Secretary. (Page 126) – SN: 045058
1784/03/24 – London – Lord Sydney, to the Governor of Quebec
Enclosing the King’s speech. (Page 128) – SN: 045059
1784/04/08 – London – Lord Sidney to Haldimand
Approves of his conduct with respect to French priests attempted to be introduced into the Seminary. The refusal of the Government to allow priests from countries connected with the Bourbons to come to Canada, and the reasons. Priests from Savoy to be sent. No hasty action will be taken in repealing the Quebec Act, or restricting- the powers of Government. No clause will be inserted in the commercial treaty with the United States that will prejudice the remaining Colonies. The posts in the United States will not be evacuated till the Articles of the Treaty of Peace are complied with. The management of the Indians ; the advantage to the United States of treating them with kindness. If treated otherwise, an asylum is open for them on British territory. Articles for them and for loyalists shipped. Baron de Steuben’s offer to purchase military stores to be refused. The difficulty of deciding with respect to Vermont. The propositions of the people to remain British subjects to be transmitted. Settlement of claims. Providing for loyalists, Mr. Cuyler’s merits. Fortifications at Montreal. Pay of disbanded Provincials. Temporary arrangements to be made tor care of stores. (Page 129) – SN: 045060
1784/04/10 – London – Sydney to Haldimand
Granting leave to come to England ; Lieutenant Governor Hamilton to take charge in his absence. The King’s satisfaction at his conduct. (Page 138) – SN: 045061
1784/04/14 – London – Sydney to Haldimand
Surplus timber at Quebec may be sent to Gibraltar. (Page 140) – SN: 045062
1784/04/14 – London – Evan Nepean to Haldimand
Presents tor Indians and tools and implements for loyalists have been shipped. (Page 141) – SN: 045063
1784/04/16 – Gravesend – Alexander Davison to General Haldimand
Thanks to the General for having recommended him to be appointed one of the Legislative Council of Quebec. Is employed to ship Indian presents. (Page 143) – SN: 045064
1784/05/05 – London – Lord Sydney, to General Haldimand
Barbary passes to be returned and new ones issued. Proclamation and Order in Council attached. (Page 145) – SN: 045065
1784/05/25 – London – Lord Sydney to the Governor of Quebec
Announcing the signing of the definitive Treaty of Peace with the United States. (Page 157) – SN: 045066
1784/05/31 – London – Lord Sydney to the Governor of Quebec
Enclosing King’s speech and addresses in reply. (Page 158) – SN: 045067
1784/06/04 – London – Lord Sydney to Haldimand
With letter from Count d’Adhemar, and description, asking for information respecting François E. Guigbord, a recruit who went from Paris to Canada in 1759. (Page 159) – SN: 045068
1784/06/04 – London – Lord Sydney to the Governor of Quebec
Enclosing letter from the Treasury and the minute in reference to Governors and Commanders-in-Chief abroad drawing for expenses not previously authorised. (Page 162) – SN: 045069
1784/06/07 – London – Lord Sydney to·Haldimand
Petition from Mr. Cuyler and other loyalists to obtain grants of land in Cape Breton complied with. Instructions for their removal to that place and facilities for their settlement, together with provisions, &c. List of names of petitioners and number of families follows. 167 – SN: 045070
1784/06/08 – London – Lord Sydney to·Haldimand
Leave of absence to Sir John Johnson. Reductions to be made in all branches of the civil and military departments. (Page 172) – SN: 045071
1784/06/22 – London – Lord Sydney to the Governor of Quebec
Transmitting Order in Council relative to trade between the Colonies and the United States. (Page 173) – SN: 045072
1784/07/07 – London – Lord Sydney to Haldimand
Investigation into the case of Solicitor General Williams, Haldimand’s want of confidence in Attorney General. Charges should be specified. (Page 174) – SN: 045073
1784/08/02 – Lord Sydney to Haldimand
Respecting Ordinances. The answers to Governor Clinton and Chittenden respecting the evacuation of forts approved of, The post of Loyal Block on Lake Champlain not to be given up. To enter into no dispute with Vermont or neighbouring States. (Page 176) – SN: 045074
