B.052 – B.M. 21712
LETTERS FROM THE TREASURY, 1783-1786. THE BOARD OF TRADE, 1780-1781. THE ORDNANCE, NAVY AND ADMIRALTY, 1779-1782.
1779/08/07 – Admiralty – Lord Sandwich to Haldimand
Regret the inadequacy of the naval force in the St. Lawrence, in consequence of the many demands elsewhere for naval support. A ship of 24 guns will be sent for the winter to replace the “Viper”. Invasion from France expected ; on the eve on an action for the sovereignty of the sea against the combined fleets of France and Spain. (Page 68) – SN: 052001
1779/11/01 – Rainham – Lord Townshend to Haldimand
Can express no opinion as to Captain Twiss’ plan for a corps of workmen for the service of Canada until the question is referred to him. (Page 60) – SN: 052002
1779/11/30 – London – Lord Townshend to Haldimand
That when called on for an opinion respecting the corps of artificers for Canada, he will give it as explicitly as he did about a citadel for Quebec some years before, of which nothing was heard afterwards. (Page 61) – SN: 052003
1779/12/15 – London – Lord Townshend to Haldimand
Field train received. Is pleased that Lt. Col. McBean gives satisfaction. Is happy to find that the plan for a citadel at Quebec is not laid aside. Orders will be given to send proper tools in room of the wrong ones sent. Will lay the proposal for a company of artificers before the King. Promotions in the ordnance service. (Page 64) – SN: 052004
1780/04/08 – Admiralty – P. Stevens (sic) Secretary, to Haldimand
In accordance with his request, the Lords of Admiralty have promoted Lieutenants Schank and Chambers to be Masters and Commanders in the Navy. (Page 69) – SN: 052005
1780/04/27 – Navy Office – Commissioners of the Navy
Transports with provisions to be returned as rapidly as possible, so as to allow the service to be carried on efficiently. (Page 71) – SN: 052006
1780/12/13 – Whitehall – Lords of Trade and Plantations
Official notice of their appointment. (Page 49) – SN: 052007
1780/12/15 – Admiralty – Stephens to Haldimand
Acknowledging receipt of certificate that the usual oaths were administered to Captain Schank and Chambers. (Page 72) – SN: 052008
1781/03/19 – Blackheath – Townshend to Haldimand
Respecting Lieutenant Slacke and the stores sent out. The corps of artificers not allowed ; some miners to be sent ; movements of officers. (Page 65) – SN: 052009
1781/03/22 – London – Colonel Roy to Haldimand
The case of Mr. Glennie ; the sentence of the Court Martial reversed. Recommending the employment of the “Quebec” Captain Inglis, should a ship be required for the King’s service. (Page 67) – SN: 052010
1781/04/10 – Whitehall – Lords of Trade to Haldimand
With remarks on.
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The ordinances as to forestallers;
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That for the regulation of fees;
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The opinion of the Legislative Council on His Majesty’s additional instructions for the regulation of Courts of Justice.
Remarks by the Lords on his (Haldimand’s) conduct in withholding from the Council certain articles of instructions. The remarks are detailled, and extend to a considerable length. (Page 50) – SN: 052011
1781/07/30 – Navy Office – Navy Board to Haldimand
That the timber sent from Quebec is not fit for the King’s service. No more to be sent. (Page 79) – SN: 052012
1781/09/01 – Blackheath – Townshend to Haldimand
Ship with stores ready to sail. Has done only his duty in seeing that stores sent were of superior quality. His earnestness in seconding work for the security of the Province. The difficulty of finding suitable engineers to replace Captain Marr and Lieut. Slack. The promotion of Mr. Cox. How promotions are to be made. (Page 72) – SN: 052013
1782/03/10 – Blackheath – Townshend to Haldimand
Stores and intrenching tools ordered. Slack has inspected them ; he goes to Canada. The numbers of engineers taken prisoners. Is glad of the arrival of ordnances ships, and that the citadel is soon to be completed. The melancholy turn off affairs in America. No appointment to the artillery to be made by Commander-in-Chief, as that would defeat the purposes of the Royal Academy (Page 75) – SN: 052014
1782/03/27 – London – Townshend to Haldimand
Arrival of brass ordnance. Remarks on the appointment of engineers, &c. Miners embarked. (Page 76) – SN: 052015
1782/08/24 – Tresury – Rose to Haldimand
Transmitting copies of claim made by Lieutenant Falconer for services in the Polly, and other vessels in 1776, and following years, for investigation. (Page 14) – SN: 052016
1783/01/27 – Treasury – Rose to Haldimand
That besides the ₤50,000 and the ₤100,000 drawn as advised, Messrs. Harley and Drummond have presented bills for ₤221,588, 13s. 2d. Drawn for by Mr. Cochrane. Haldimand will be held personally responsible for requisitions not essentially necessary for the public service. To exact the immediate repayment of bills drawn on credit. (Page 1) – SN: 052017
1783/02/07 – Treasury – Rose to Haldimand
Respecting the accounts of Sinclair at Michillimakinak, and sending instructions as to the purchase of the Indian presents. Specie will probably be sent out by the first ship of war going up the St. Lawrence. (Page 5) – SN: 052018
1783/02/07 – Treasury – Rose to Haldimand
The credit given to Cochrane has been with drawn by Harley and Drummond. They wish Haldimand to draw direct till their new agent arrives, but he is not to do so, but to get all the money he can from Cochrane’s over draughts. In no case to draw bills without receiving the money. (Page 9) – SN: 052019
1783/02/07 – Treasury – Rose to Haldimand
Accrediting Gordon to act as agent for Harley and Drummond in room of Cochrane. (Page11) – SN: 052020
1783/04/30 – Treasury – R. .B. Sheridan to Haldimand
Transmitting complaint of Major Holland that he has not received his salary for 1766, although charged by Sir Thomee Mills, Receiver General ; with remarks by the Auditor. (Page 12) – SN: 052021
1783/07/21 – Treasury – R. .B. Sheridan to Haldimand
Mr. Masere’s report on the claim for fees made by Mr. Monk, Attorney General of Quebec. He thinks they were legally charged, but that as the grants of land were word for word the same, he should have made an abatement. Papers transmitted. (Page 13) – SN: 052022
1783/08/28 – Treasury – Richard Burke to Haldimand
The Lords of the Treasury disclaim all responsibility for the law suits against Cochrane or for any losses that may be incurred by drawing bills on credit. The Deputy Paymasters will receive directions to draw for such sums as may be wanting. Casual and territorial revenues to be applied to Civil Government of Quebec.(Page 15) – SN: 052023
1783/12/15 – Treasury – Sheridan to Haldimand
The Treasury Board approve of his refusal to accept the bills drawn by Sinclair from Michillimakinak. (Page 37) – SN: 052024
1783/12/15 – Treasury – Burke to Haldimand
Respecting the balances in the military chest at Quebec and Montreal. The amount at Montreal to be transferred to Quebec. (Page 39) – SN: 052025
1784/01/07 – Treasury – Rose to Haldimand
That he may settle for such amount of the bills drawn by Sinclair as may appear to be reasonable and for proper services, leaving the rest in the same condition as now. (Page 18) – SN: 052026
1784/01/27 – Treasury – Rose to Haldimand
That the Lords of the Treasury cannot consider the claims for losses by the invasion of Canada by the rebels in 1775 and 1776. (Page 20) – SN: 052027
1784/02/29 – Treasury – Rose to Haldimand
Remarks on the account of the Receiver General, and instructions as to the preparations of his accounts. (Page 21) – SN: 052028
1784/03/17 – Treasury – Rose to Haldimand
Loyalists to be victualled, and at what rate. The number given to Quebec by Carleton’s returns is 417 men, 257 women, 244 children over and 263 under 10, 147 servants, a total of 1,328. There will still be a large surplus of flour and pork after meeting all demands, which should be removed to Halifax for the Loyalists in Nova Scotia. (Page 22) – SN: 052029
1784/03/31 – Treasury – Rose to Haldimand
Vessels have been taken up to convey the surplus flour and pork to Halifax. (Page 26) – SN: 052030
1784/04/07 – Treasury – Rose to Haldimand
That Twiss has asked that his name be discontinued in the accounts of the engineers, and that his vouchers are ready. All other accountants to transmit vouchers. The large amounts still unaccounted for, of which a list is given at the end. (Page 27) – SN: 052031
1784/04/19 – Treasury – Thomas Steele to Haldimand
That one-half of the salary payable to Mr. Livius be paid to the gentlemen executing in his absence the office of Chief Justice. (Page 29) – SN: 052032
1784/05/01 – Treasury – Thomas Steele to Haldimand
Sir John Johnson’s claims for off reckonings to be examined and settled for. (Page 41) – SN: 052033
1784/05/15 – Treasury – Thomas Steele to Haldimand
The expense of the Commissariat Service. Questions as to the best way of dealing with the subject of providing the troops. (Page 29) – SN: 052034
1784/06/01 – Treasury – Rose to Haldimand
Vouchers of Capt. Foy, Principal Barrack Master, to be sent over. All the public accountants to be sent over as soon as possible. (Page 32) – SN: 052035
1784/06/08 – Treasury – Rose to Haldimand
Concerning the accounts of Messrs. Taylor and Forsyth, and the proceedings with regard to them. Further information as to the reason for appointing two boards to investigate the accounts, and also the ground for withholding £1,999 13s.1d. from Col. Johnson. (Page 33) – SN: 052036
1785/02/26 – Treasury – Steele to Haldimand
That the Board will hear .Messrs. Strahan and Ellis regarding the claim against Sinclair. (Page 42) – SN: 052037
1785/03/10 – Treasury – Steele to Haldimand
The casual and territorial revenues at Detroit being for the civil government of the Province, the claims of Messrs. Hamilton, Lernoult and DePeyster cannot be allowed. (Page 43) – SN: 052038
1785/07/30 – Treasury – Steele to Haldimand
The Board desires information regarding a claim of 25 guineas for carrying despatches from Plymouth to London. (Page 44) – SN: 052039
1785/11/09 – Treasury – Rose to Haldimand
Asking explanations of claim by Daniel Bliss for payment of salary as Barrack Master at Niagara. (Page 45) – SN: 052040
1785/11/14 – Treasury – Steele to Haldimand
Comptroller of the army accounts has called attention to a balance in his hands. (Page 45) – SN: 052041
1785/11/16 – Treasury – Rose to Haldimand
Attention has been directed to the cases of loyalists serving in the northern district during the late war ; report and opinion wanted on their claim to rank and half pay. (Page 46) – SN: 052042
1786/04/13 – Treasury – Steele to Haldimand
The balance due by him (Haldimand) of £2,643 11s. 0d. to be paid into the Exchequer. (Page 47) – SN: 052043
1786/04/26 – Treasury – Evan Nepean to Haldimand
Asking for an account of the number of loyalists. (Page 47) – SN: 052044
1786/06/22 – Treasury – Rose to the Haldimand
Requesting information respecting the refusal of bills drawn from Michillimackinak, as a fresh application has been made for a settlement. (Page 48) – SN: 052045
