B.051 – B.M. 21711
LETTERS FROM THE TREASURY AND FROM AND TO THE WAR OFFICE, 1778-1785
1778/04/27 – Treasury to Sir Guy Carleton
That the claim of Madame Lanaudière will be considered with those of others ; cannot, therefore, remit the droit de quint. (Page 35) – SN: 051001
1778/04/28 – Treasury to Sir Guy Carleton
Authorising the payment of salaries to Attorney General and Judge Owen. (Page 36) – SN: 051002
1778/04/28 – Treasury to General Haldimand
That additional provisions have been ordered, and further contracts entered into. (Page 37) – SN: 051003
1778/04/30 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Stating that copy of contract for provisions has been sent, the terms of which are to be enforced. (Page 39) – SN: 051004
1778/05/12 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Claim for demurrage and repairs of the ship General Thomas sent for examination and report. (Page 33) – SN: 051005
1778/07/03 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Transmitting memorial of Lieutenant Curling for consideration and report. (Page 2) – SN: 051006
1778/07/03 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Desiring to pay the salary of Mr. Johnson, Lt Governor. &c., at the Illinois. (Page 3) – SN: 051007
1778/07/04 – Treasury to General Haldimand
To issue warrant for off reckonings of the Royal Highland Emigrants from 20th June, 1777, to 24th June, 1778. (Page 4) – SN: 051008
1778/08/07 – Treasury to General Haldimand
To issue pay to Mr. Gordon whilst he was a prisoner, and to reinstate him in the Commissariat. (Page 5) – SN: 051009
1778/10/22 – War Office to Haldimand
That a commisston to him as General in America, dated 1st January, 1776, has issued. (Page 67) – SN: 051010
1778/10/25 – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Acknowledging the receipt of returns of troops. Certain errors will be corrected by the winter returns. Embarkation of officers and men for England. Invalids supposed to be fit for garrison duty declared unfit by their wounds. (Page 137) – SN: 051011
1778/10/27 – War Office to General Haldimand
That promotions recommended by Sir W. Howe have been sanctioned, and cannot be set aside. (Page 68) – SN: 051012
1778/11/21 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Returns sent of troops in the posts on the upper lakes and on Carleton Island ; of field officers. The promotion of Ensign Morrin on account of his father’s services. (Page 139) – SN: 051013
1778/11/22 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Enclosing duplicates. (Page 140) – SN: 051014
1778/11/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
The want of men for the sloop Sorel has induced him to put discharged men on board to be landed at Portsmouth. (Page 141) – SN: 051015
1778/12/22 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Contract for provisions has been entered into with Sir W. James and supplies ordered to be sent to Canada. (Page 6) – SN: 051016
1779/02/06 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Warrant to issue for clothing and accoutrements of the King’s Royal Regiment of New York. (Page 7) – SN: 051017
1779/03/12 – War Office to Haldimand
Ensign Sutton, 47th, to receive pay till commission filled up. (Page 69) – SN: 051018
1779/03/22 – War Office to the Treasury
That the Royal Highland Emigrants were not placed on the establishment till the 25th December, 1778, but that they may be settled with for claims prior to that date. (Page 87) – SN: 051019
1779/03/25 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Authorising him to clear the 1st Battalion Royal Highland Emigrants. (Page 8) – SN: 051020
1779/03/31 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Respecting off reckonings for the Royal Highland Regiment, (Page 9) – SN: 051021
1779/03/31 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Asking him to consider and report on the application of John Lees for lease of a house in Quebec. (Page 10) – SN: 051022
1779/03/31 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Enclosing copy of Beating orders for the 1st Battalion Royal Highland Regiment, with accounts. (Page 40) – SN: 051023
1779/04/01 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Respecting the settlement of the claim for expenses of armed vessels in Canada. (Page 30) – SN: 051024
1779/04/02 – Treasury to General Haldimand
To examine and settle the claim of Mr. Hugh Finlay, Postmaster. (Page 32) – SN: 051025
1779/04/03 – Treasury to General Haldimand
To reduce, if practicable, the number of artificers serving in Canada. (Page 11) – SN: 051026
1779/04/05 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Approving of his having purchased a house in Montreal for the Governor. (Page 12) – SN: 051027
1779/04/05 – War Office to Haldimand
To investigate the claim of Colonel Maclean as to pay to two officers transferred to another battalion. (Page 70) – SN: 051028
1779/04/05 – War Office to Haldimand
That the Royal Highland Emigrants have been placed on the establishment of the army. (Page 88) – SN: 051029
1779/04/06 – Treasury to Haldimand
That Mr. Coffin’s claim for losses must be considered with others, but that £100 may be given for present relief.·(Page 13) – SN: 051030
1779/04/08 – Treasury to Haldimand
Respecting provisions ordered for the troops in Canada. The Commissioners or the Navy will take charge of the transports for victualling the troops. (Page 15) – SN: 051031
1779/04/10 – Treasury to Haldimand
Transmitting claim for losses by John Burke for examination and report. (Page 50) – SN: 051032
1779/04/12 – War Office to Haldimand
Returns of camp equipage, clothing,&c., sent ; also list of promotions. Capt. Gamble’s commission as major to be given or withheld at General Haldimand’s pleasure. (Page 71) – SN: 051033
1779/04/17 – Treasury to Haldimand
That specie has been sent for the extraordinary services of the army. (Page 14) – SN: 051034
1779/04/21 – Treasury to Haldimand
That Chief Justice Livius is to receive his pay and allowances whilst suspended. (Page 16) – SN: 051035
1779/04/22 – War Office to Haldimand
Royal Highland Emigrants to be increased by 200 privates, to be recruited in North America. (Page 72) – SN: 051036
1779/06/07 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Sends duplicate. Refers to invalids being sent by the Sorel. (Page 142) – SN: 051037
1779/07/28 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Mr. Owen, Judge of Common Pleas, to receive his salary for the year ending 30th April, 1776. (Page 17) – SN: 051038
1779/07/30 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Specie Bent. Mr. Cochrane appointed agent to the remitters. Provisions have been sent out. Contractors not obliged to furnish larger supplies of flour than those stipulated for. Tenders to be asked for the excess required. (Page 18) – S9: 051039
1779/07/30 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Specie sent out as advised ; how the accounts are to be kept, &c., and the agent for the remitters checked. The non-arrival of victualler’s is cause for surprise. Another fleet loaded at Cork. Larger supplies for next year. Supply of flour in Canada not depended on. The ration of flour is one-half more than allowed by contract. The other troops receive only the quantity contracted for. How accounts of the upper posts to be settled. (Page 21) – SN: 051040
1779/07/30 – Treasury to General Haldimand
The claim of contractors for extra supplies of flour to be investigated and the price paid by their agents, with expense in the service and interest allowed. (Page 27) – SN: 051041
1779/07/30 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Claim for expenses of five armed vessels to be settled in Canada. (Page 28) – SN: 051042
1779/07/30 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Appointments of Mr. Charles Nichols to Customs and Major Holland to be Muster Master of the German troops. (Page 29) – SN: 051043
1779/09/03 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Transmitting claim from Wallace & Co. for their ship Dublin for investigation and report. (Page 41) – SN: 051044
1779/09/03 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Transmitting for consideration and action claims of the agent of the 31st. (Page 63) – SN: 051045
1779/09/11 – General Haldimand to Lord Amherst
Respecting certain promotions and regimental changes. (Page 144) – SN: 051046
1779/09/13 – General Haldimand to Lord Amherst
Representing the inconveniences of the present system of purchase of ensigncies in Canada. (Page 144) – SN: 051047
1779/09/13 – General Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Enclosing quadruplicates of despatches. (Page 146) – SN: 051048
1779/09/13 – General Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Acknowledges despatches. The orders for completing Lt. Colonel Maclean’s corps shall be complied with. (Page 147) – SN: 051049
1779/09/13 – General Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Supernumerary officers in the 84th. Desires to know how they are to be disposed of. (Page 148) – SN: 051050
1779/09/13 – General Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Respecting promotions. in the 31st Regiment. (Page 143) – SN: 051051
1779/09/18 – General Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Transmitting returns. Invalids shipped as marines, as per returns sent. How ensigncies are to be dealt with. (Page 149) – SN: 051052
1779/10/14 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Amherst
Lt.Col. Macdonald’s majority sold. Difficulties arising as to appointments in the Royal Highland Regiment. (Page 150) – SN: 051053
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to C. Jenkinson
Monthly returns sent. Invalids sent home and otherwise disposed of. (Page 151) – SN: 051054
1779/11/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to C. Jenkinson
Returns sent and report on the supernumerary officers of the 84th. (Page 152) – SN: 051055
1780/03/02 – War Office to General Haldimand
The King’s pleasure will be taken by Lord Amherst on the promotions and on the supernumerary officers of the 84th. Concerning other promotions, &c. Approves of sending home invalids. Arrival of camp equipage, &c. (Page 73) – SN: 051056
1780/03/08 – War Office to General Haldimand
List of promotions sent. (Page 75) – SN: 051057
1780/04/15 – War Office to General Haldimand
Only officers on the establishment of North America can have pay issued at home. Temporary officers to be paid in Canada; list of staff officers in Canada who may receive pay at home. (Page 76) – SN: 051058
1780/05/02 – War Office to General Haldimand
Respecting promotions. (Page 78) – SN: 051059
1780/06/29 – War Office to General Haldimand
List of regiments for which clothing has been sent. (Page 79) – SN: 051060
1780/07/15 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Authorising him to pay salary to Captain Johnson as Lt. Governor at the Illinois. (Page 42) – SN: 051061
1780/0717 – War Office to General Haldimand
That list of promotions has been sent. (Page 80) – SN: 051062
1780/07/17 – Treasury to General Haldimand
To settle for the off reckonings of the King’s Royal Regiment of New York. (Page 43) – SN: 051063
1780/07/22 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Supplies of provisions and money sent to Canada. (Page 44) – SN: 051064
1780/08/25 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Concerning the pay of Lieutenant McQuarrie. (Page 45) – SN: 051065
1780/10/24 – General Haldimand to C. Jenkinson
Returns sent. Invalids embarked. (Page 153) – SN: 051066
1780/11/29 – Quebec – General Haldimand to C. Jenkinson
Returns of 1st Battalion of Sir John Johnson’s regiment, now complete, are sent. (Page 154) – SN: 051067
1780/11/30 – General Haldimand to C. Jenkinson
Army returns sent. (Page 155) – SN: 051068
1781/02/?? Treasury to General Haldimand
That a copy of contract for provisions for the troops in Canada has been sent. (Page 46) – SN: 051069
1781/02/28 Treasury to General Haldimand
The exorbitant charges for provisions, &0., at the upper posts. They will be sent. Supplies of rum to be provided in Canada. (Page 47) – SN: 051070
1781/03/20 – War Office to General Haldimand
Promotions approved. No accounts of the Empress transport received. Vacancies caused by loss of Captain Ridsdale and other officers on board to be filled up. Shipments of clothing. (Page 81) – SN: 051071
1781/03/20 – War Office to General Haldimand
Shipment of medicines for the forces. (Page 82) – SN: 051072
1781/03/21 – War Office to General Haldimand
With list of promotions. (Page 83) – SN: 051073
1781/03/30 – War Office to General Haldimand
That the garrison hospital at Quebec is to be closed, Leave of absence granted to Ensign Farley. (Page 84) – SN: 051074
1781/03/31 – War Office to General Haldimand
That regiments not able to bring their numbers per company up to the regulation are to be reduced to 56 per company. List of new establishment added. (Page 85) – SN: 051075
1781/04/05 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Authorising him to issue Warrant for the off reckonings of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the King’s Royal Regiment of New York. (Page 49) – SN: 051076
1781/05/15 – War Office to General Haldimand
That he has been authorised to hold Courts Martial. (Page 89) – SN: 051077
1781/07/04 – Treasury to General Haldimand
To examine and report on the claim of the late Lieutenant Curling. (Page 51) – SN: 051078
1781/07/14 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Specie sent. Practice of giving bills on partial credit disapproved of, and must be stopped. (Page 52) – SN: 051079
1781/08/02 – Treasury to General Haldimand
To examine the claim on behalf of the late Lieut. Curling, and pay it if not already paid. (Page 53) – SN: 051080
1781/08/08 – War Office to Haldimand
List of promotions sent. (Page 90) – SN: 051081
1781/08/08 – War Office to Haldimand
Return of the 1st Battalion King’s Royal Regiment of New York received, and referred to Lord George Germaine. (Page 91) – SN: 051082
1781/08/27 – Treasury to Haldimand
Return asked for of the revenues of Canada; their nature and amount. (Page 62) – SN: 051083
1781/10/22 – Quebec – General Haldimand to C. Jenkinson
Report of survey on clothing intended for the Convention Army. How he proposes to deal with it. (Page 156) – SN: 051084
1781/10/22 – General Haldimand to C. Jenkinson
Sir Henry Clinton has filled up the vacancies in the 44th. Will not disturb them. List of preferments sent. (Page 157) – SN: 051085
1781/10/22 – General Haldimand to C. Jenkinson
Returns of invalids of upper posts and list of general staff sent. (Page 158) – SN: 051086
1781/10/22 – General Haldimand to C. Jenkinson
Respecting the unsettled pay of the Town Major of Quebec and the Barrack Master of St. John’s. (Page 159) – SN: 051087
1781/10/22 – General Haldimand to C. Jenkinson
Inclosing returns. (Page 161) – SN: 051088
1781/10/22 – Quebec – General Haldimand to C. Jenkinson
Recommending the 47th and 53rd Regiments to be draughted. (Page 162) – SN: 051089
1781/10/22 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Sir Charles Gould
Applies for the settlement of a doubt as to the powers of Courts Martial. (Page 163) – SN: 051090
1781/10/24 – General Haldimand to C. Jenkinson
Enclosing returns. (Page 160) – SN: 051091
1781/11/20 – Quebec – General Haldimand to C. Jenkinson
Respecting distribution of clothing for the Convention Army. (Page 165) – SN: 051092
1781/11/22 – General Haldimand to C. Jenkinson
Respecting certain purchases and promotions in the army. (Page 164) – SN: 051093
1781/12/10 – Treasury to General Haldimand
That the Receiver General of Quebec may charge certain sums paid since closing his accounts, care being taken that they are not subsequently charged. (Page 54) – SN: 051094
1782/01/14 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Disapproving of drawing bills on credit, and to so enormous an amount. Explanations asked for. (Page 55) – SN: 051095
1782/03/15 – War Office to General Haldimand
Returns received. Pay ordered to Town Major. (Page 92) – SN: 051096
1782/03/18 – War Office to General Haldimand
The 47th detachment to be draughted into the 33rd. The 53rd to remain in Canada. Leave of absence and promotions. (Page 93) – SN: 051097
1782/03/18 – War Office to General Haldimand
Relative to the reduction of regiments to 560 effective. (See pp. 85, 86). When to take effect. (Page 95) – SN: 051098
1782/03/21 – War Office to General Haldimand
List of promotions sent. (Page 96) – SN: 051099
1782/03/26 – Treasury to Haldimand
Advising the shipment of various stores. (Page 57) – SN: 051100
1782/03/26 – War Office to Haldimand
Clothing ordered for all the regiments. (Page 97) – SN: 051101
1782/03/30 – Treasury to Haldimand
Orders transmitted respecting the drawing of bills; the expense of purchasing the Seigniory of Sorel, and the payment over by the Collector of Customs of funds in his hands. (Page 58) – SN: 051102
1782/03/30 – Treasury to Haldimand
That the plan proposed by him respecting Indian affairs has been adopted. (Page 59) – SN: 051103
1782/04/10 – War Office to Haldimand
That Colonel Maclean of the 84th is to receive his pay as brigadier during his absence in Europe, having been obliged to come there on public business. (Page 98) – SN: 051104
1782/04/15 – War Office to Haldimand
Returns of camp equipage and clothing sent. (Page 99) – SN: 051105
1782/04/18 – War Office to Haldimand
List of promotions sent. (Page 100) – SN: 051106
1782/04/24 – Treasury to Haldimand
To pay over to Mr. Clark such sum as shall be necessary to satisfy demands for Convention army. (Page 60) – SN: 051107
1782/04/26 – Treasury to Haldimand
Mr. Jonathan Clark appointed an Extra Deputy Commissary. (Page 61) – SN: 051108
1782/04/30 – War Office to Haldimand
Advice that invoices of medicines are sent. (Page 101) – SN: 051109
1782/05/06 – War Office to Haldimand
Promotions. (Page 102) – SN: 051110
1782/05/?? – Treasury to Haldimand
The practice of issuing bills on partial credit must cease. (Page 64) – SN: 051111
1782/06/29 – Treasury to Haldimand
Advising contract for provisions having been entered into with Sir W. James. (Page 56) – SN: 051112
1782/07/17 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Townshend
Acknowledging the receipt of despatches, stating their subjects. (Page 166) – SN: 051113
1782/07/28 – Treasury to General Haldimand
Sending forms of returns of provisions to be made to the Navy Office. (Page 65) – SN: 051114
1782/08/16 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Townshend
Regimental changes ordered have been complied with. Asks the reason for the suspension of the appointments in the 84th. Explains the condition of affairs in that regiment. (Page 167) – SN: 051115
1782/08/16 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Townshend
The establishment of a post on Carleton Island ; the reduction of the post at Oswegatchie to a small command. Recommends the transference of the Commandant’s allowance from the latter to the former. (Page 169) – SN: 051116
1782/08/16 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Townshend
Enclosing returns. (Page 170) – SN: 051117
1782/08/16 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Townshend
Proposes to change the mode of granting ensigns’ commissions. (Page 171) – SN: 051118
1782/08/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
The 47th draughted ; the commissioned and non-commissioned officers and drummers embarked. Invalids also embarked. The promotions in the 29th. (Page 172) – SN: 051119
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Returns enclosed. (Page 173) – SN: 051120
1783/01/03 – War Office to General Haldimand
Act for settling with troops according to muster rolls to be strictly observed. (Page 103) – SN: 051121
1783/01/03 – War Office to General Haldimand
Despatches received. His order respecting staff officers not taking command of posts without a letter of service referred to General Conway. No action taken. No objection to granting blank commissions for ensigncies, but no date to be inserted. (Page 1) – SN: 051122
1783/04/?? – War Office to General Haldimand
That list of promotions has been sent. (Page 107) – SN: 051123
1783/04/04 – War Office to General Haldimand
Respecting the pay of Captain Neil McLean of the 84th. (Page 112) – SN: 051124
1783/04/08 – War Office to General Haldimand
Allowance for Commandant and Barrack Master at Oswegatchie transferred to Carleton Island. (Page 106) – SN: 051125
1783/06/09 – War Office to General Haldimand
Orders for the reduction of the army. What men are entitled to discharge. How regiments are to be made up to their strength, and bounties to be offered for men whose time has expired desirous of being reenlisted. (Page 108) – SN: 051126
1783/06/17 – War Office to General Haldimand
Pay, &c., of Commander-in-Chief in North America and tho West Indies to cease. Details of the new military establishment for Canada and officers to be employed. He (Haldimand) is requested to retain the command as Lieutenant General should his health and private affairs permit. (Page 110) – SN: 051127
1783/08/03 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Returns sent. (Page 175) – SN: 051128
1783/08/05 – War Office to General Haldimand
That steps are to be taken to place officers charged with capital or other flagrant crimes in secure custody. It is enjoined that these be taken. (Page 113) – SN: 051129
1783/08/22 – War Office to General Haldimand
The promotion of Major General Clarke to be Lieutenant General. (Page 114) – SN: 051130
1783/10/01 – War Office to General Haldimand
Transmitting lists of the prices commissions. (Page 115) – SN: 051131
1783/11/08 – Quebec – General Haldimand to War Office
Returns sent. (Page 176) – SN: 051132
1783/11/09 – General Haldimand to War Office
Artillery returns sent. (Page 177) – SN: 051133
1783/11/10 – General Haldimand to War Office
List of promotions sent. (Page 174) – SN: 051134
1783/11/20 – General Haldimand to War Office
Monthly returns sent. (Page 178) – SN: 051135
1783/11/20 – General Haldimand to War Office
Artillery returns sent. (Page 179) – SN: 051136
1784/01/07 – War Office to General Haldimand
Circular sent relative to mustering the forces, exclusive of those in India. (Page 116) – SN: 051137
1784/02/05 – War Office to General Haldimand
Acknowledging despatches, with returns, &c. Promotions not yet laid before the King. Two brevet majorities cancelled. (Page 117) – SN: 051138
1784/02/11 – War Office to General Haldimand
Major General Powell to receive the difference of pay between his present rank and that of brigadier. (Page 118) – SN: 051139
1784/02/20 – War Office to General Haldimand
With instructions as to contingent men. (Page 119) – SN: 051140
1784/03/03 – War Office to General Haldimand
Promotions approved. (Page 120) – SN: 051141
1784/03/19 – War Office to General Haldimand
Remarks on the returns of officers commanding the upper posts of Canada, and the warrants for their allowances, &c. (Page 121) – SN: 051142
1784/04/22 – War Office to General Haldimand
Leave of absence to Lieutenant Wingrove. (Page 129) – SN: 051143
1784/06/11 – War Office to General Haldimand
Promotions in times of peace to be through the recommendation of the colonels of the regiments, except in special cases. (Page 126) – SN: 051144
1784/07/01 – War Office to General Haldimand
Respecting officers absent without leave, &c. (Page 130) – SN: 051145
1783 (1784?)/07/18 – War Office to General Haldimand
Additional provisions for the sergeants of the army. (Page 127) – SN: 051146
1784/08/04 – War Office to General Haldimand
Acknowledging letters. (Page 124) – SN: 051147
1784/08/04 – War Office to General Haldimand
Approving of discontinuing Deputy Commissary of Musters. How the duties are to be discharged in peace. (Page 125) – SN: 051148
1784/08/26 – War Office to General Haldimand
Regulations for the sales of commissions to be enforced. Officers offending to be dismissed. (Page 128) – SN: 051149
1784/08/04 – War Office to General Haldimand
Sanctioning tho sale of Captain Wood’s commission. (Page 131) – SN: 051150
1785/08/04 – War Office to General Haldimand
Leave of absence to Captain Scott. (Page 123) – SN: 051151
1785/05/06 – War Office to General Haldimand
Respecting the officers required for posts in Canada and the rates of pay. (Page 132) – SN: 051152
1785/06/30 – War Office to General Haldimand
The allowances to Commandants of posts intended as bounty to military officers and not to civilians. Instructions to carry out the rules. (Page 133) – SN: 051153
1785/09/08 – War Office to General Haldimand
Surgeon Fisher’s application for pay ; inquiries as to Surgeon Mabane. If the exchange has been made by these surgeons without compensation, Mr. Fisher’s commission will be confirmed, but not otherwise. (Page 134) – SN: 051154
1785/09/13 – War Office to General Haldimand
Desiring to know positively whether Mr. Fisher paid Mr. Mabane a sum of money for the surgeoncy of Quebec, (Page 135) – SN: 051155
1785/09/21 – War Office to General Haldimand
Notifying the appointment of Mr. Fisher to be surgeon of the garrison of Quebec. (Page 136) – SN: 051156
