B.065 – B.M. 21725
PRIVATE LETTERS, 1784
1784/01/22 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Jessup
That the greatest pains are to be taken to distribute judiciously the loyalists who are to be settled. (Page 1) – SN: 065001
1784/03/04 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Sherwood
Seed wheat, corn, potatoes, &c., and cows and oxen to be procured for the loyalist settlers. To inquire what supplies can be obtained from Vermont. The preparations to embark the loyalists for their places of settlement. (Page 2) – SN: 065002
1784/04/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Sir John Johnson
The application of the Chevalier de Luzerne to have leave to visit Niagara. The suspicion that his motive is to influence the Indians, and the delicacy of the situation make it doubtful whether to consent to or refuse the application. (Page 6) – SN: 065003
1784/04/12 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Joseph Brant
The interview of his messengers with General Schuyler; he may always rely on the General’s protection of his (Brant’s) wife and friends. Help cannot be extended to tho Indians within the American lines as that would involve renewed war; every help will be given to those who settle in Canada. The underhand means used by Schuyler to disunite the Indians so as to subdue them; what the Indian messengers ought to have told him, and the present duty of the Six Nations to preserve their rights. If unsuccessful they should retire to the Bay of Quinté to give time for deliberation. Apprehensions as to the fate of tho Indians who trust to the Americana. A church and clergyman will be provided for the Indians wherever they settle. (Page 8) – SN: 065004
1784/05/02 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to A. Gray
Authorising him to appear for the Crown in the causes against the Hon. John Cochrane. (Page 19) – SN: 065005
1784/05/03 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lt. Governor Hay
Explanation asked of a passage in his letter insinuating that some one had made money at the expense of the country. (Page 15) – SN: 065006
1784/05/06 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to David Gordon
In consequence of ill-treatment in the United States of officers and others, a pass has been refused for a messenger to go to New York. (Page 16) – SN: 065007
1784/05/07 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to David Gordon
The intemperate tone of his letter (which will be sent to Messrs. Harley & Drummond) requires that all applications be addressed in future to him (Mathews). The refusal to grant a pass to messenger to New York. (Page 16) – SN: 065008
1784/05/10 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to David Gordon
Despatches, or a messenger, may be sent with a United States officer returning to New York. (Page 18) – SN: 065009
1784/05/10 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Sir John Johnson
That Lt. Colonel Fish of the U. S. army would be a suitable person to undertake his private business in the Colonies. Urges the completion of the returns of officers naked for. (Page 18)
1784/05/13 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Jessup
The discontent amongst the loyalists, The distribution of land to them in the Bay of Chaleurs; monopoly of fisheries cannot be allowed. Land to be settled from Sir John Johnson’s last township to Cataraqui. Loyalists to repair to Quebec and Sorel. (Page 20) – SN: 065010
1784/05/17 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Sir John Johnson
That he proposes to recommend him (Johnson) to be made Governor and Commandant of the district and Superintendent General of the refugee loyalists. (Page 29) – SN: 065011
1784/05/20 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Sir John Johnson
The anxiety of the officers and men of his battalion to settle at Cataraqui. Hopes the 84th will make up their minds to settle. The land opposite Niagara not enough for the rangers; part to go to Grand River. Seeds and tools sent by Germans going to settle at Cataraqui. Arms also sent. Row lots are to be drawn for; no islands to be granted. The surveys of townships; to be numbered, not named. The supply of cows. Planks, &c., to be supplied to the settlers, gratis. (Page 30) – SN: 065012
1784/05/27 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Sir John Johnson
Further respecting the proposal of a Lieutenant Governorship. (See letter 17th May, pp. 29, 30.) (Page 35) – SN: 065013
1784/06/07 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Hugh Finlay
That he has misapprehended the answer as to a grant of land, which will be given on the same terms as to the loyalists, but that their necessities are more urgent and must be first attended to. (Page 37) – SN: 065014
1784/06/17 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Joseph Brant
The interruptions to his settlement, Indians called to a council fire at Albany. The danger of going there. The place of meeting should be Niagara. The necessity of coming to strict terms with the Americans in treaties. (Page 38) – SN: 065015
1784/07/17 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Sir John Johnson
His anxiety for the comfortable settlement of the loyalists; is unable to see to it personally; asks Sir John Johnson to undertake the duty. The arrangements for their settlement; for supplies of seed, tools and arms. The attempts to create discontent, and the evil effects on the loyalists themselves. The efforts of Mr. Moseley and Colonel Peters towards this end. How the lands are to be selected. Authority granted to administer oaths, &c. (Page 22) – SN: 065016
1784/08/02 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Ross
Respecting the leave of absence granted to Mr. Rolland, surgeon’s mate, and his subsequent conduct. (Page 41) – SN: 065017
1784/08/05 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Ensign Bottrim
Instructions as to purchase of seed wheat for the loyalist settlers. (Page 44) – SN: 065018
1784/08/30 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Thos. Dunn
Respecting his accounts and vouchers, and the settlement of these by him going to England. (Page 46) – SN: 065019
1784/09/02 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Thos. Dunn
Respecting claims of Mr. Dobie. (Page 47) – SN: 065020
1784/09/13 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Barns
The abuses in the management of the loyalist settlements, issues of provisions, &c. An investigation ordered. (Page 49) – SN: 065021
1784/09/26 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lieut. Governor Hamilton
Is intending to take advantage of leave of absence; before his departure will give every instruction, &c., as to government of the country. (Page 52) – SN: 065022
1784/10/15 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Col. DePeyster
No orders to evacuate posts yet received. Should Americans attempt to take Oswego by force, they are to be repelled. (Page 52) – SN: 065023
1784/10/15 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Major Ross
Respecting the evacuation of posts. (Page 55) – SN: 065024
