B.049 – B.M. 21709
LETTERS TO GENERAL HALDIMAND FROM THE BOARD OF ADMIRALTY AND ORDNANCE, 1778-1785
1777/01/27 – London – Lord George Germaine
Instructions given with commission for seizing the ships, &c., belonging to the rebellious colonies, &c. (Page 28) – SN: 049001
1778/04/28 – London – Admiralty to General Haldimand
That he is empowered to grant letters of marque to vessels to seize the ships of the revolted Colonies and those trading to them, with warrant and Act of Parliament attached. (Page 1) – SN: 049002
No date – Admiralty to Judge of the High Court of Admiralty
Form of warrant to issue commissions to private ships of war. (Page 38) – SN: 049003
No date – Admiralty
Standing interrogatories to be administered to commanders, &c., on board of vessels seized as prizes. (Page 42) – SN: 049004
1778/08/05 – Royal Warrant to the Admiralty
Authorising the issue of letters of marque. &c., to seize French ships. (Page 55) – SN: 049005
1778/08/15 – Admiralty to General Haldimand
Warrant for issuing letters of marque. (Page 53) – SN: 049006
1779/04/03 – Admiralty to General Haldimand
With additional instructions for the masters of privateers. (Page 58) – SN: 049007
1779/06/23 – Royal Warrant to the Admiralty
Authorising the Courts of Admiralty to adjudicate on prizes taken from Spain. (Page 6l) – SN: 049008
1779/06/23 – Royal Warrant
Authorising the issue of letters of marque. &c., with instructions appended. (Page 63) – SN: 049009
1779/06/23 – Royal Warrant
Instructions to masters of letters of marque against the King of Spain. (Page 70) – SN: 049010
1779/06/24 – Admiralty to General Haldimand
Authorising him to grant letters of marque against Spain. (Two documents.) (Page 80) – SN: 049011
1779/06/24 – Admiralty to the Vice Admiralty Court, Quebec
Authorising it to adjudicate on prizes. (Page 84) – SN: 049012
1779/08/07 – Admiralty to General Haldimand
Acknowledging the inadequacy of the naval force for the St. Lawrence ; the pressing calls elsewhere would not admit of more. A ship of 24 guns sent to winter. Invasion of Britain by France expected and an action for the sovereignty of the seas against the combined French and Spanish fleets. (Page 86) – SN: 049013
1779/11/01 – Rainham – Lord Townshend to General Haldimand
That he will be ready to advise as to the propriety of forming a corps of workmen for Canada, securing the defences, &c., when the subject is referred to him. (Page 87) – SN: 049014
1779/11/30 – London – Lord Townshend to General Haldimand
Renews the statement that he will give his opinion as to the corps of workmen for Canada, when it is referred to him. (Page 88) – SN: 049015
1779/12/15 – London – Lord Townshend to General Haldimand
Arrival of field train. Lt. Colonel McBean’s abilities satisfactory. Happy to find proposal for Citadel at Quebec not laid aside ; regrets bad state of tools sent ; others will be supplied. The proposal for artificers a new one ; must only take the King’s pleasure thereon ; will see that officers get promotion ; improper succession. (Page 89) – SN: 049016
1780/01/08 – London – Admiralty to General Haldimand
To instruct masters of letters of marque not to molest for four months the ships of Holland. (Page 91) – SN: 049017
1780/02/22 – Board of Ordnance to Lord Townshend
That the raising of another corps of artificers for Canada cannot be sanctioned. (Page 93) – SN: 049018
178003/27 – Lord Townshend to General Haldimand
Arrival of brass pieces. Is pleased at the ability, &c., of Colonel McBean and Captain Twiss. Has tried to obtain all that the General asked. Movements of officers. Miners embarked. Report of ordnance on artificers sent (see pp. 93, 94). (Page 95) – SN: 049019
1780/04/08 – Admiralty to General Haldimand
Forwarding commission, for Lieutenants Chambers and Schank. (Page 97) – SN: 049020
1780/04/08 – Admiralty to General Haldimand
The reasons for the promotion of Lieutenants Chambers and Schank. (Page 98) – SN: 049021
1780/04/27 – Admiralty to General Haldimand
With copy of letter to the Commander-in-Chief of H. M. Ships in Canada, respecting convoy. (Page 99) – SN: 049022
1780/12/01 – Admiralty to General Haldimand
Transmitting instructions to commanders of ship of war, privateers, &c. to observe the treaty with Russia, by which trade with States at war with either of the two contracting powers is not to be hindered, except with regard to warlike supplies. (Page 101) – SN: 049023
1780/12/15 – Admiralty to General Haldimand
Acknowledging receipt of certificates of oaths being administered to Captains Chambers and Schank. (Page 104) – SN: 049024
1780/12/20 – Royal Warrant to the Admiralty
To issue letters of marque against the Dutch. (Page 105) – SN: 049025
1780/12/22 – Admiralty to General Haldimand
Warrant to issue letters of marque against the Dutch, with instructions to masters of privateers, &c. (Page 108) – SN: 049026
1780/12/29 – Royal Warrant to the ships of war, privateers, &c
That not withstanding the issue of letters of marque against the Dutch, their vessels carrying goods from Grenada, the Grenadines, St. Vincent and Dominica, are to be considered neutrals for four months from this date. (Page 124) – SN: 049027
1781/03/02 – Admiralty to General Haldimand
With additional instructions for privateers, &c. (Page 126) – SN: 049028
1781/03/19 – Blackheath – Lord Townshend to General Haldimand
Respecting Lieutenant Slack ; the stores complained of inspected. Corps of artificers not approved of, but some miners to be sent. Concerning officers on the Staff, &c. (Page 129) – SN: 049029
1781/03/22 – London – Colonel Roy to General Haldimand
The trial of Lieutenant Glennie ; recommends the master of the Quebec trader to be employed with his ship should any be wanted. (Page 131) – SN: 049030
1781/03/31 – Admiralty
Warrant to extend the time for treating as neutrals the Dutch ships from Grenada &c., with Royal Instructions appended. (Page 132) – SN: 049031
1781/04/24 – Admiralty
Warrant to letters of marque not to make any prizes in the Baltic, with instructions attached. (Page 137) – SN: 049032
1781/06/23 – Admiralty
Warrant extending the time for exemption of seizure of Dutch vessels trading to Grenada, &c. (Page 140) – SN: 049033
1781/07/11 – Admiralty
Sending additional instructions to exempt from seizure seven Dutch ships (named) trading to Grenada, &c. (Page 141) – SN: 049034
1781/07/30 – Navy Yard to General Haldimand
Acknowledging receipt of timber; not to send more, as it is unfit for the King’s service, with report of test. (Page 145) – SN: 049035
1781 (1782)/ 03/01 – Backheath – Lord Townshend to General Haldimand
Ships ready to sail. Hopes stores sent are suitable. Is earnest in sending plans for defence of the Province. The appointment of officers of engineers and artillery. (Page 147) – SN: 049036
1782/03/10 – Blackheath – Lord Townshend to General Haldimand
Stores and intrenching tools sent. Scarcity of engineers. Is glad the ordnance ships have arrived and that the Citadel at Quebec will soon be completed. The manner of appointing officers in the artillery. (Page 149) – SN: 049037
1785/02/04 – Board of Ordnance to General Haldimand
Calling attention to the excess of expenditure over Parliamentary vote for the Staff. Asking if a reduction cannot be made for the future. Proposed establishment subjoined. (Page 15l) – SN: 049038
1785/03/03 – Duke of Richmond to General Haldimand
Will take the case of Mr. Robertson into consideration. (Page 153) – SN: 049039
1785/08/25 – London – General Haldimand to Lord Howe
Recommending the case of Surgeon Lernoult. Petition attached. (Page 154) – SN: 049040
1785/08026 – Lord Howe to General Haldimand
Returning Mr. Lernoult’s memorial and pointing out the steps to be taken to obtain admission to the superannuated list. (Page 157) – SN: 049041
