B.68. – B.M. 21,728.
LETTERS FROM VARIOUS PERSONS, 1757·1768. – Volume I
1757/11/23 – New York – Major Cunningham to Colonel Haldimand
Congratulations on his appointment to the 2nd battalion. The dismissal of a person recommended to Lord Loudon. (Page 1) – SN: 068001
1758/02/11 – New York – Colonel Young to Colonel Haldimand (partly English and French)
His wound still continues to trouble him,&c. (Page 2) – SN: 068002
1758/03/06 – New York – Colonel Young to Colonel Haldimand
Recall o Lord Loudon and appointment of Abercromby to the command in chief in North America; other regimental changes. (Page 3) – SN: 068003
1758/03/25 – New York – Colonel Young to Colonel Haldimand
Resigns the Paymastership of the troops; asks that Lieutenant John Browne be recommended or the post. (Page 4) – SN: 068004
1758/04/23 – New York – Lieutenant Browne to Colonel Haldimand
Respecting bills to be drawn or the settlement of accords. (Page 5) – SN: 068005
1758/04/23 – Colonel Young to Colonel Haldimand (in French)
Respecting the difficulty o obtaining bills of exchange (see p. 5) (Page 6) – SN: 068006
1758/04/30 – Captain Browne to Colonel Haldimand
Settlement of regimental accounts, &c. (Page 7) – SN: 068007
1758/05/21 – Halifax – R. Ross to Haldimand
Arrival of the fleets and troop. Louisbourg looked upon as gained; wishes him a successful campaign. Recommends a young man whose faults are all of the genteel kind. (Page 8) – SN: 068008
1758/06/08 – Fort Edward – Lord Howe to Haldimand
Captain Burbank’s return after a fruitless expedition; Work doing on the Saratoga road. (Page 10) – SN: 068009
1758/10/07 – Lake George – J. Appy to the same (in French)
Nothing serious expected from the North. Threatening news from the West and reinforcements ordered. Return of General Amherst. Desires the return of Haldimand and to hear from him. &c. (Page 11) – SN: 068010
1758/10/21 – Lake George – J. Appy to Haldimand (in French)
No news yet from the Lake George, south. Asks him to get a saddle which was left behind. (Page 13) – SN: 068011
1758/10/24 – Lake George – J. Appy to Haldimand (in French)
Saddle not arrived. Carpenter sent as Lake George. asked for, &c. (Page 14) – SN: 068012
1758/10/27 – ort Edward – Brigade Major Spittel to Haldimand
All the waggon horses sent to Half-way Brook; they are almost worn out and no forage. Bad roads. (Page 15) – SN: 068013
1758/11/01 – Albany – J. Appy to Haldimand (in French)
Offers his services. Action at Loyal Harmon; slight loss of the enemy; 58 killed and wounded of the Royal troops. The proposed attack on the fort prevented by the rain and bad roads. Provisions for Fort Edward. (Page 16) – SN: 068014
1758/11/07 – Albany – J. Appy to Haldimand (in French)
Sending papers with account of battle with the Russians. Nothing new from Forbes. Progress of the Fort at Oneida. Delay in arrival of Amherst. Despatches from tho Ministry sent straight to Halifax. No word of peace; draughts of troops sent out. Thanks of the King to be published to the troops for the attack on Carillon. (Page 19) – SN: 068015
1758/11/23 – New York – J. Appy to Haldimand (in French)
He may come to New York. The rear guard of Forbes’ army marched from Loyal Harmon to Fort Du Quesne. (Page 22) – SN: 068016
1759/03/10 – Albany – Colonel Bradstreet to Haldimand
Has received return of ration money due the 4th Battalion, which cannot be paid for want of money, &c. (Page 24) – SN: 068017
1759/03/26 – New York – J. Appy to Haldimand (in French)
Busy getting replies as to the contingonte from the Provinces tor the campaign; list of those known. The troops to attack Quebec under Wolfe. Monckton gone to Louisbourg to accompany him; Stanwix to Philadelphia; Forbes dead, &c. Reports of successes in the West Indies and capture of the French fleet. Gossip. Congratulates him on his efforts at Carillon, &c. (Page 25) – SN: 068018
1759/06/30 – Oswego – Brigadier Prideaux to Haldimand
That he (Haldimand) is to build a fort at Oswego. (Page 30) – SN: 068019
1759/08/14 – Niagara – Captain Rutherford to Haldimand
Congratulations on his victory. The attack on Niagara delayed by the incapacity of the Engineers; the progress of the siege. The number of casualties, &c. (Page 34) – SN: 068020
1759/07/15 – Niagara – Captain Maclean to Haldimand (in French)
Congratulations on his victory at Oswego. The inefficiency of the works at Niagara; the enemy go in and out of the fort at pleasure. The engineer wounded i the attack on the trenches, &c. (Page 36) – SN: 068021
1759/07/18 – Niagara – Brigadier Prideaux to Haldimand
Hopes to be in pcssession of Niagara in a few days. The strength of the fort. His batteries will be ready to play next day. The voracity of tbe Indians. (Page 32) – SN: 068022
1759/07/21 – Niagara – Captain Maclean to Haldimand
Death of the General (Prideaux) and Colonel Johnstone. Deplorable condition ofthe troops if Haldimand does not come, Sir W. Johnson in command. The inefficieney of the Engineers. The absolute necessity of Haldimand’s coming. (Page 38) – SN: 068023
1759/07/26 – Niagara – Brigade Major Hervey to Haldimand
Escort with French prisoners to be sent to Albany. Colonel Massey to remain at Oswego. (Page 39) – SN: 068024
1759/07/29 – Oswego – Colonel LeRoux to Haldimand
Has received orders to send escorts. Remonstrates against the additional fatigue duty thrown on his men. Capt. Torrington, to assist in fitting out the ship at Niagara. (Page 40) – SN: 068025
1759/07/29 – Oswego – Major Munster to Haldimand (in French)
Fresh provisions sent off. Arrangements for escorting the prisoners. Regrets that the stroke of fortune of taking Niagara should have fallen on Johnson who so little deserves it, instead of on Haldimand. (Page 42) – SN: 068026
1759/07/29 – Oswego – Major Munster to Haldimand (in French)
Arrival of despatch to countermand his (Haldimand’s) going. Has sent it after him. (Page 44) – SN: 068027
1759/07/29 – Oswego – Major Munster to Haldimand (in French)
The taking of Niagara a stroke of good fortune. Has a strong desire to see it and asks leave for this purpose. Good treatment of the French prisoners. The arrangements for sending them forward. The anarchy at Oswego, nobody knowing who commands. The 46th in disorder. (Page 45) – SN: 068028
No date – Major Munster to Haldimand (in French)
The General’s compliments on the victories. Crown Point taken. Indians to be collected to act with the troops, &c. (Page 48) – SN: 068029
1760/01/21 – War Office – Lord Barrington to Haldimand
Returns of officers in his regiment who have purchased, &c. (Page 50) – SN: 068030
1760/02/09 – London – James Meyrick to Haldimand
To send certain returns. (Page 49) – SN: 068031
1760/02/20 – Albany – Commissary Leake to Haldimand
Has sent for garden seeds for Hudson and tho Mohawk. Everything sent that could be procured for the health of the troops. (Page 51) – SN: 068032
1762/02/25 – War Office – C. Townshend to Haldimand
Informing him of his promotion to be colonel by brevet. (Page 53) – SN: 068033
1762/03/17 – Paris – Abbe de l’Isle Dieu to Grand Vicar Perrault (in French)
Trusts that his packets have been delivered. The lively interest he feels and the esteem he has for those priests who remained with their flocks. The proposals for their relief made to the Duc de Choiseul. They may draw for money to relieve their necessities. Urges them not to come to France. (Page 54) – SN: 068034
1762/06/09 – Quebec – Thomas Mills to Colonel Haldimand
Asks help for the owners of a vessel wrecked at Champlain, to enable them to eave their goods, &c. Mr. Haldimand surveying and intends coming to Three Rivers. (Page 57) – SN: 068035
1762/06/18 – John Brown to Colonel Haldimand
Sending some articles, watch, &c. (Page 58) – SN: 068036
1762/07/03 – Quebec – Frederick Haldimand to Colonel Haldimand (in French)
That he is trying to get all the information possible as to the questions entrusted to him. (Page 59) – SN: 068037
1762/07/03 – Quebec – Richard Maitland, D.A.G., to Colonel Haldimand
That Captain McDonnel has been ordered to remain with his company at Three Rivers. (Page 61) – SN: 068038
1762/07/05 – Quebec – Thomas Mills to Colonel Haldimand
Sending papers, Death of Madame Lanaudière. Asks him to send his nephew to Quebec. (Page 62) – SN: 068039
1762/07/14 – Quebec – Thomas Mills to Colonel Haldimand
Acknowledges letter, stating that his (Haldimand’s) nephew could not get the information he was sent for. Sending tools. Intends to sail for Europe. (Page 63) – SN: 068040
1762/07/20 – Beaumont – L. S. Gounon, Jesuit, to Colonel Haldimand (in French)
Has read the letter to the Indians. The good order produced by giving four of them a slight lesson. – SN: 068041 (Page 65)
1762/07/24 – Quebec – Thomas Mills to Colonel Haldimand
Arrival of Brown; hopes to see Frederick (Haldimand), Leaves for England and offers his services. Arrival of the Cork fleet. (Page 66) – SN: 068042
1762/08/05 – Quebec – Ensign Bruyère to Haldimand (in French)
Sending on despatches. All quiet. The precautions as to mounting guns on the Lower Town batteries lead the Canadians to believe the Spanish fleet is at hand. The exaggerated reports. (Page 67) – SN: 068043
1762/09/21 – Quebec – Amiod to Haldimand (in .French)
Introducing his builder who goes to Muska (Yamaska) to build a vessel of about 100 tons. (Page 69) – SN: 068044
1762/09/23 – Quebec – Father Emmanuel Crespel to Haldimand, (in French)
Sends, as Commissioner of the Recollets, Father Isidore, to Montreal, and Father Bernadin, to Three Rivers. (Page 70) – SN: 068045
1762/09/29 – Three Rivers – LaRose to Haldimand
List of Indian goods delivered to Sergeant Major Stein for Colonel Haldimand.(Page 71) – SN: 068046
1762/11/19 – Quebec – De Glapion, Superintendent of the Jesuits, to Haldimand (in French)
Arrival of Father Roubaud, without leave. Had invited him to come for his health, but on the supposition of his obtaining leave, which not being granted he had sent coats, linen, &c., to him. Intercedes for his pardon. (Page 72) – SN: 068047
1763(?)/02/12 – Three Rivers – Ensign Bruyère to Haldimand
Fire at Three Rivers. (Page 74) – SN: 068048
1763/05/31 – Ensign Bruyère to Haldimand (in French)
That he has settled certain claims. (Page 76) – SN: 068049
1763/03/12 – Quebec – Thomas Dunn to Haldimand
That draughts for the expenses of Government, at Three Rivers, will be honoured. (Page 77) – SN: 068050
1765/05/21 – Montreal – Robert Bayard to Haldimand
Great tire at Montreal. The three companies of the battalion for Crown Point ordered to La Prairie. (Page 78) – SN: 068051
1765/07/05 – Quebec – Gilbert Barkly to Haldimand
Demanding a settlement for goods seized and sold. (Page 79) – SN: 068052
1765/08/10 – Quebec – Gilbert Barkly to Haldimand
Is taking stops to recover payment of goods seized and sold. (Page 80) – SN: 068053
1765/11/18 – Machiche – C. Gugy to Haldimand (in French)
Respecting the lands at Pabos and Machiche. The resources of Pabos in spite of the ruin of the fisheries. Concerning Haldimand’s nephew. His (Gugy’s) own pleasant situation. The disputes between Murray and Burton, with details. Reports as to Haldimand’s absence in England. Claims on the St. Maurice Forges and disputes concerning them. The proposed departure of Major General Burton. Gugy’s opinion of the Irish and Scotch. His desire to obtain land in New York. Captain Morris’ company to winter at Montreal, to thwart Governor Murray. Movements of friends. (Page 81) – SN: 068054
1765/11/29 – Sergeant Grant to Haldimand
Statement of Gilbert Barkley’s case and opinion of Council thereon. (Page 89) – SN: 068055
1766/02/10 – Haliax – M.Francklin to Haldimand
Concerning the Shipody and other properties in Nova Scotia. Urges him to bring the claims of the Province for settlement before the people of Britain and the Government. (Page 91) – SN: 068056
1766/02/16 – Quebec – Lieutenant McCulloch to Haldimand
Sends in his resignation, as he intends to farm. Congratulations on Haldimand ‘s appointment to command the Northern District, General Burton leaves Montreal. Prospect of prosperity for the Province. (Page 95) – SN: 068057
1766/04/08 – HalifaxJ. J. W. Desbarres to Haldimand (in French)
Respecting the land at Shipody. Congratulations on his appointment as Commander of the troops at Quebec. Efforts to settle the Pabos lands. Priests to be got for the Acadians. Survey of Sable Island. Movements at friends. (Page 98) – SN: 068058
1766/04/28 – Quebec – Lieutenant McCulloch to Haldimand
Concerning his resignation. (Page 100) – SN: 068059
1766/05/22 – Philadelphia – Lieutenant Hutchins to Brigadier Haldimand
Sending balance he owes to the estate of Brigadier Bouquet. (Page 101) – SN: 068060
1766/06/09 – Boston – Benjamin Faneuil to Adam Hoops
Sending invoice of cattle shipped to Shipody, &c. (Page 102) – SN: 068061
1766/08/21 – Halifax – J. J. W. Desbarres to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
M. Terroux, after settling his affairs in Quebec, will sit down on his lands in Cumberland. Best and Bunbridge have given up the Shipody lands. Complaints of settlers on these lands arranged for the time. The conduct of Acadians from St. John’s Island, &c. (Page 103) – SN: 068062
1766/08/28 – Halifax – J. J. W. Desbarres to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Summarizing contents of his last letter. Death of Admiral Durrell. Mr. Francklin proclaimed Governor. Arrival of the 14th. Lord Colville to leave for Europe. (Page 106) – SN: 068063
1766/09/01 – Philadelphia – Thomas Barnsley to Brigadier Haldimand
Thanks for leave of absence, &c. (Page 110) – SN: 068064
1766/09/03 – Hopewell – Thomas Colhoon to Adam Hoops
Details of the conduct of the settlers at Hopewell. (Page 129) – SN: 068065
1766/10/04 – Quebec – Thomas Mills to Brigadier Haldimand
That he has been appointed Brigade Major to go south with him (Haldimand). Asks for leave of absence for the winter. (Page 111) – SN: 068066
1766/10/13 – Machiche – J. Gugy to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Has shipped his baggage for Charleston. Claim on Levesque. Provisions sent to Pabos, and business connected with it. The suit instituted by Barkley for goods seized. His regret at Haldimand going south. Further about Pabos and Captain Prevost’s visit to it, other business mutters and the affairs of Barkly in postscript, dated the 26th. The new Governor. Cramahé acting as his Secretary and doing the work,
&c. (Page 114) – SN: 068067
1766/11/02 – Halifax – William Nesbitt to Adam Hoops
The disturbances of the settlers at Hopewell and tho means taken to pacify them. (Page 123) – SN: 068068
1766/12/09 – Philadelphia – Adam Hoops to Brigadier Haldimand
Is about to visit Cumberland County and see the lands. The proceedings at Hopewell are, he fears, encouraged, &c. (Page 127) – SN: 068069
1766/12/15 – New York – G. Maturin to Brigadier Haldimand
Enclosing bills and despatches, &c., for Pensacola, with memorandum as to drawing bills appended. (Page 132) – SN: 068070
1767/01/03 – Quebec – Thomas Mills to Brigadier Haldimand
Has arranged for the pay of the Acting Brigade Major. Barkly’s affair need not trouble him. The settlement of Poback (Pabos ?) will be looked after. The Province still in hot water, ‘Walker’s ear contributing. The severe climate. The friendship between him and Sheriff. Recommends Ensign Featherstone. (Page 134) – SN: 068071
1767/01/21 – Montreal – Sergeant Orr to Brigadier Haldimand
Applying on behalf of a slave, Mary Lewie, for her freedom, as she is hunted by St. Luc la Corne. (Page 139) – SN: 068072
1767/02/05 – Philadelphia – Adam Hoops to Brigadier Haldimand
Has been visiting the lands in Cumberland. Nothing done about surveying tho lands at Bedford. Affairs of the Shipody lands referred to Mr. Wallace. (Page 142) – SN: 068073
1767/02/06 – Halifax – J. J. W. Desbarres to Brigadier Haldimand
That money has been advanced to Terroux on notes protested. Asks Haldimand to refund and take the lands, as it was on his recommendation the money was advanced. (Page 145) – SN: 068074
1767/02/07 – Halifax – J. J. W. Desbarres to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
The state of affairs at Shipody. Pierre Sunette and his family are fishing at a small harbour near Halifax. Difficulty of settling Pabos. The Germans want experience and must be supported. Suggests the settlement of Acadians with certain advances on terms given. The conduct of Terroux. Plan of Isle Royale sent to England. Lord William Campbell the Governor. Friendly remembrances, &c. (Page 147) – SN: 068075
1767/03/10 – Fort Panmure – Captain Rea to Hatdimand
Is building cabins for the Indians; settlers coming in. Not more than 500 acres should be granted to one settler; land good. Choctaws at the Fort; they demand food every day; are going, with the Chicasaws, to war against the Creeks. Sending for provisions. Sends accounts, &c. (Page 154) – SN: 068076
1767/03/19 – New York – Alexander Fraser to Brigadier Haldimand
Position of Lord Chatham. East Indian victories; General Amherst has received a hint to be in readiness to go out there. Murray’s cold reception till taken notice of by Pitt. Affairs in Canada not improved by the arrival of Carleton. Arrival of Colonel Prevost, &c. The quarrels among the ladies. State of society. Officers ordered to join their regiments in Ireland or resign, &c. (Page 157) – SN: 068077
1767/03/24 – London – John Ross to Brigadier Haldimand
Trusting that Governor Johnstone has left. No determination yet come to as to the barracks at Pensacola. The contract for rum for the troops; not to be charged to the men during the summer. (Page 162) – SN: 068078
1767/04/17 – Pensacola – Captain Durell to Brigadier Haldimand
Thanks fur a present, &c. (Page 165) – SN: 068079
1767/04/21 – Pensacola – Lieutenant Pittman to Brigadier Haldimand
Report on the forts at Natchez and Iberville. (Page 166) – SN: 068080
1767/04/29 – Quebec – Thomas Mills to Brigadier Haldimand
Unable to get to New York from Lake Champlain not taking and from the badness of the winter roads. .Asks to be exempted from coming to Pensacola. Will try to settle (or sell) the Poback (Pabos?) property. (Page 169) – SN: 068081
1767/04/29 – Pensacola – Dr. Lorimer to Major Hutchison
Respecting pay to the medical officers. (Page 172) – SN: 068082
1767/05/01 – Philadelphia – Adam Hoops to Brigadier Haldimand
Provisions sent to Shipody. Wood has been paid half for the survey of the lands; to be paid the rest when the work is done. (Page 143) – SN: 068083
1767/05/06 – Fort Bute – Captain Home to Brigadier Haldimand
The Spaniards are building a fort on the Mississippi at the mouth of the Iberville near Fort Bute, and have laid down guns for arming it. 2,000 troops expected and another fort to be built opposite Natchez. Recommends the employment of a pilot. Agreement to deliver up deserters from each side. Prospects of the Mississippi overflowing. Cannot clear the Iberville. (Page 173) – SN: 068084
1767/05/07 – Kingston (Jamaica) – Francklyn and Younger to Brigadier Haldimand
Sending various articles to him and two turtles to General Gage and Mr. Wallace. (Page 177) – SN: 068085
1767/05/19 – Kingston (Jamaica) – Francklyn and Younger to Brigadier Haldimand
Sending supplies, &c. (Page 179) – SN: 068086
1767/06/02 – Fort Panmure – Captain Rea to Major Chissolm, Mobile
Arrival of Spanish troops on the Natchez. Sending requisitions for clothing, provisions, &c.(Page 180) – SN: 068087
1767/06/02 – Fort Panmure – Captain Rea to Brigadier Taylor
Arrival of Spanish troops and plans for erecting and arming a post. Agreement as to deserters. Choctaws demanding powder, &c. Spaniards giving large presents to the Indians. Arrival of Arkansas chief for presents. Garrison healthy, want utensils, &c. (Page 182) – SN: 068088
1767/06/14 – Fort Bute – Captain Disney to Brigadier Haldimand
Respecting bad state of the Indian presents. (Page 186) – SN: 068089
1767/07/11 – London – Thomas Bollard to Brigadier Haldimand
Sending articles ordered. (Page 187) – SN: 068090
1767/07/27 – Charleston (S.C.) – Captain Durell to Brigadier Haldimand
Acknowledgments. The great heat. The fertility of the country, and cheapness of everything. The hostile conduct of the Spaniards at Havana. The fertility of St. Augustine. Suicide of the carpenter. (Page 188) – SN: 068091
1767/08/14 – Fort St. Marks – Lieutenant Wright to Brigadier Haldimand
State of the gardens Fort St. Marks Heat of the weather. Plenty of fish, &c. Indians bringing venison and turkeys but these do not save the supplies as they receive as much provisions, at least, as they tring. Bad state of the roofs of the barracks, &c. Roadmaking. Sending returns; troops healthy. (Page 196) – SN: 068092
1767/08/23 – Summersett – Adam Hoops to Brigadier Haldimand
Getting Shipody lands surveyed. Summersett, Plaster of Paris discovered; has sent sample to England. Banking the marshes. Cattle doing well, Is surprised at Clarke settling to farm in West Florida. 198 – SN: 068093
1767/08/31 – Jamaïca – Admiral Parry to Brigadier Haldimand
His duties prevent him from calling at Pensacola. Changes among the officers in Jamaica. Kingston sickly, &c. (Page 200) – SN: 068094
1767/09/14 – New Orleans – Marquis to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Offering his services. (Page 202) – SN: 068095
1767/09/18 – New Orleans – B. Macnamara to Brigadier Haldimand
Provisions for the posts received and will be forwarded. Damaged provisions in store, repairs to bateaux, &c. Asks for an advance of money to be accounted for. (Page 203) – SN: 068096
1767/09/20 – Fort Panmure – Surgeon Taylor to Brigadier Taylor
Asks to be relieved. (Page 206) – SN: 068097
1767/09/23 – Mobile – La Gauterais to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Death of Mr. Henderson, Indian Commissary ; waits orders. (Page 207) – SN: 068098
1767/10/08 – New Orleans – Francois Caminad to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Intends to return to Pensacola; delayed by settlement of his affairs. The revolutions in the Colony have set his affairs in disorder. (Page 208) – SN: 068099
1767/10/26 – Philadelphia – Thomas Willing to Brigadier Haldimand
Apprehensions of the healthiness Philade1pbla. of the station at Florida. General Gage at Philadelphia, &c. (Page 209) – SN: 068100
1767/11/14 – Pensacola – Captain Disney to Brigadier Haldimand
Reports the miserable state of Fort Bute. The Spaniards preparing to build a fort 800 yards distant from it. Survey by Lt. Home appended. (Page 213) – SN: 068101
1767/11/16 – New York – Captain Shirreff to Brigadier Haldimand
Major Mills gone to England. The New York Assembly will probably be obstinate not to provide for the troops according to Act of Parliament, &c. (Page 216) – SN: 068102
1767/11/20 – Pensacola – Captain Marsh to Brigadier Haldimand
Returning answer to inquiries:
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1. As to state of the boats at the posts.
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2. As to the evidences for Major Farmer.
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3. The reason of the desertion from the 34th.
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4. The British trade in New Orleans.
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5. The disposition of the French and Acadians to the Spanish.
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6. The treatment of the Indians by the Spaniards.
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7. The nature of the soil and productions.
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8. The imports and exports of New Orleans for 1763.
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9. The Spanish Governor’s treatment of the French.
The answers are given in detail. The answer as to the imports and exports shows the amounts during 1763 and 1765. (Page 217) – SN: 068103
1767/11/21 – Conluence o the Ohio and Mississippi – Lieutenant Phyn to Captain Rea
Is so far on his way with 90 volunteers from the 42nd to join the 21st. His route to Fort Chartres, the Iberville, Lake Maurepas, &c., to Mobile. Asks Captain Rea to facilitate his movements. The length of time since he has left the inhabited parts of the country. (Page 228) – SN: 068104
1767/11/24 – New Orleans – B. Macnamara to General Haldimand
Sending accounts of dibursements. (Page 230) – SN: 068105
1767/11/26 – Machiche – Conrad Gugy to General Haldimand (in French)
The affairs of his lands at Pabos as stated by Mr. Stilson. Failure to build the saw mill. Fishing schooner built, and one on the stocks. The difficulties of settling the lands for want of instructions. The necessity for power of attorney to Stilson. Advances by Mr. Dunn, &c. (Page 232) – SN: 068106
1767/12/30 – Fort Panmure – Lieutenant Lovell to Haldimand
Arrival of Spaniah deserters FortPanmure from the Illinois. Arrival of Indian presents. The Arkansas Indians expected. Sending off rice to Fort Bute. (Page 239) – SN: 068107
No date (Dec. 1767?) – Surgeon Lorimer to Haldimand
The best means of keeping tho troops in good health during the hot weather. (Page 242) – SN: 068108
1768/01/11 – Jamaica – Admiral Parry to Captain Hodgson
That H. M, S. “Adventure” has been sent to take on board the troops shipwrecked at the Grand Cayman. How they are to be subsisted, &c. (Page 247) – SN: 068109
1768/01/12 – Fort Bute – Lieutenant Kirkman to Brigadier Haldimand
Sending Court Martial proceedings and other returns, &c. (Page 249) – SN: 068110
1768/01/17 – Jamaica – Admiral Parry to Brigadier Haldimand
Thanks for seeds, &c.; will probably see him in April. Death of Captain Roche. The shipwrecked troops at the Grand Cayman to be brought on. (Page 250) – SN: 068111
1768/01/20 – Quebec – Samuel Holland to Brigadier Haldimand
Hopes he may return to Quebec owing to the resignation of Murrey or Carleton. The opposition of Colonel Irvin and Dr. Mabane. Respecting the Pabos settlement; how it can best be disposed of. Death of Haldimand’s nephew. Monument over the ruins of Louisbourg, Proposed monument to Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham. Monument should be erected at Pensacola to Bouquet. Tired of surveying. Anticosti and Chaleurs Bay surveyed last winter, and the coast to Gaspé, &c. Murder of young Schlosser’s servant and himself missing near Lachine. The Three Rivers Iron Works let. Drawing of lots for the land on St. John’s Island (P.E.I.). His money matters and family, &c. (Page 252) – SN: 068112
1768/01/22 – New York – J. Marsh to Brigadier Haldimand
His arrival in New York ; representations to the General (Gage) of the expense to Haldimand of the post at Pensacola. The impossibility of getting the Ministry to attend to anything in America. Relative to barrack affairs. Dismissal of Mills as Brigade Major, &c. 263 – SN: 068113
1768/01/23 – New York – J. Marsh to Brigadier Haldimand
Regarding promotion for Mr. Hutchison. (Page 269) – SN: 068114
1768/01/29 – Fort Panmure – Lieutenant Lovell to Brigadier Haldimand
Delivery of deserters to the Fort Panmure Spaniards. Arrival of Indians to receive presents from the Spaniards. (Page 271) – SN: 068115
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Repairs at the Natchez, and amounts. (Page 279) – SN: 068116
1768/02/06 – Fort Bute – Lieutenant Kirkman to Brigadier Haldimand
Has allowed Mr. Collins, surgeon, to leave for Natchez, and Mr. Taylor for Pensacola. (Page 273) – SN: 068117
1768/02/07 – Jamaica – Basil Keith to Brigadier Haldimand
His arrival. Oakum, &c., sent to the garrison at Pensacola. Sickness on the Island. Official appointments. Indifference of Government to the interests of the colony, &c. (Page 274) – SN: 068118
1768/02/08 – Jamaica – Admiral Parry to Brigadier Haldimand
Sending oakum, &c. Trusts the shipwrecked troops have arrived. Home political news and changes in the Administration. (Page 277) – SN: 068119
1768/02/10 – New Orleans – Francia Caminade to Brigadier Haldimand (in French.)
That owing to the extent of the colony, the time allowed for deserters to surrender is too short. (Page 280) – SN: 068120
1768/02/11 – Summerseat – Adam Hoops to Brigadier Haldimand
Has received grindstones, &c., from Shipody. Accounts of the settlement. Prospects of an Indian war on the Monongahela. Punishment for settling on Indian lands. Irritation of the Pennsylvanians. Murder of Indians by settlers, &c. (Page 282) – SN: 068121
1768/02/11 – Fort Bute – Lieutenant Kirkman to Brigadier Haldimand
Provisions to Lieutenant Phyn and his recruits. Accounts of stores remaining. (Page 285) – SN: 068122
1768/02/20 – Virginia – Colonel Byrd to Brigadier Haldimand
Introducing three gentlemen going to look for land in West Florida. (Page 286) – SN: 068123
1768/02/22 – Edinburgh – General Oughton to Haldimand
Tbanka for care of his regiment; and congratulations on the success of his works at the post. Sketch of political affairs in Europe. (Page 287) – SN: 068124
1768/02/22 – Edinburgh – John Ross to Haldimand
Thanks for attention to the good of the 31st Regiment. Movements of officers, &c. Introducing Mr. Blackwell. (Page 292) – SN: 068125
1768/03/02 – Fort Panmure – Lieutenant Lovell to Haldimand
Arrival of Dr. Collins with medicines. Repairs to the fort which is rotten. People arriving to look at the lands. (Page 296) – SN: 068126
1768/03/04 – German Town – Thomas Colhoon to Haldimand
People at the settlement proposing to move to Shipody; their idleness during the winter; their destitution. Preparing to build a saw mill and dyke the marshes. French people offering as tenants on shares. The uselessness of the present settlers. The good conduct of the blacksmith. (Page 298) – SN: 068127
1768/03/12 – London – J. Marsh to Haldimand
Interviews with the Ministry. How he (Haldimand) is to expect promotion. Has made up his mind still to remain in the army. The uproar caused by the general elections; political gossip. Urges Hutchison’s appointment to be Brigade Major. Elliott’s appointment as Governor was only to give him the salary. The confused state of the accounts of the 31st, &c. (Page 303) – SN: 068128
1768/03/14 – Fort St. Mark – Lieutenant Wright to Haldimand
Refusal of the men to work at the garrison garden. Their submission. Returns of provisions sent. Return of Indians from Havana well dressed by the Spaniards. (Page 310) – SN: 068129
1768/03/14 – Fort St. Mark – Sinnott to Haldimand
Intrigues of the Spaniards with the Indians. The superstitions of the Indians, &c. (Page 313) – SN: 068130
1768/03/19 – Machiche – Conrad Gugy to Haldimand (in French.)
The affairs of Pabos, Death of Metral, his extravagance. Reports as to the appointment of Carleton or Murray to the Governorship. The views of the adherents of each. The indifference of the Government. The progress that might be made by the Province if care were bestowed on it. (Page 315) – SN: 068131
1768/03/26 – Charleston – Captain Durell to Haldimand
Accident to the “Cygnet.” His accounts washed away in the wreck. Sends duplicates to be signed, &c. Mortality among the “Cygnet’s” officers and crew. (Page 319) – SN: 068132
1768/03/28 – Charleston – Lieutenant Boucher to Haldimand
Is detained to await a court-martial on a deserter. His ill-treatment by Captain Gosling; asks for an opportunity to present his case. (Page 324) – SN: 068133
1768/03/28 – Charleston – Major Chissolm to Haldimand
Asking leave for Lieutenant Williams (Page 326) – SN: 068134
1768/04/13 – Pensacola – Lieutenant Thomas to Haldimand
Has been pillaged by Indians without compensation. Asks for leave of absence, or to be employed as an Engineer. (Page 327) – SN: 068135
1768/04/16 – Fort Bute – Lieutenant Kirkman to Major Chissolm
Asks for command pay, owing to the expense of entertaining French and Spanish visitors at the fort. (Page 329) – SN: 068136
1768/04/21 – Pensacola – Alexander Fraser to Brigadier Haldimand
Narrative of the disputes between the Governors of East and West Florida and Brigadier Taylor in reference to the command at the troops, &c. (Page 331) – SN: 068137
1768/04/29 – Brieg – Colonel Zaremba to Haldimand
Application in German. (Page 346) – SN: 068138
1768/05/06 – Fort Panmure – Lieutenant Lovell to Haldimand
Has received Governor Brown with suitable honours. Acadian families settling noar the Spanish fort. Repairs to the barracks. (Page 352) – SN: 068139
1768/05/14 – New orleans – DeGriertz to Haldimand (in French)
Thanks for kindness received. His return to Europe delayed. (Page 353) – SN: 068140
1768/05/15 – Kingston – Peter Francklyn to Haldimand
Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell. (Page 354) – SN: 068141
1768/05/17 – New Orleans – B. Macnamara to Haldimand
With bill for cash advanced to Lieutenant Boucher. (Page 355) – SN: 068142
1768/05/21 – New Orleans – DeGriertz to Haldimand (in French)
Stating his position and the help he has received. (Page 356) – SN: 068143
1768/05/30 – London – Colonel Roquin to — (in French)
To ask Brigadier Haldimand tho cause of his long silence. Asking that Brigadier Bouquet’s portrait, seal, &c., be sent. (Page 359) – SN: 068144
1768/05/30 – Tatmegushe (Tatamagouche) – J. J. W. DesBarres to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
The embarrassment brought on him by advances, &c, to M. Terrouz, Affairs at Shipody. Arrangements for settling 80,000 acres of land by Messrs. Francklyn and Gerrish, in the township of Hillsborough. Surveying for a post to protect the communication to St. John’s Island. Division of lands in the Island; Charlottetown, Georgetown and Princetown to be laid out. Appointment of Civil Officers. Road laid out from the head of Halifax Harbour to Cobequid and on to Tatamagouche. Captain Bolland expected. (Page 360) – SN: 068145
1768/06/10 – Philadelphia – Adam Hoops to Brigadier Haldimand
Has paid for surveying. Alleged claims against Bouquet’s estate, Grindstones from Shipody. (Page 371) – SN: 068146
1768/06/18 – Fort Bute – Lieutenant Kirkman to Brigadier Haldimand
Has engaged a Spanish surgeon for the sickly season. (Page 373) – SN: 068147
1768/06/22 – New Orleans – DeGriertz to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Is leaving for Havana and has borrowed money from Mr. Fitzpatrick. (Page 374) – SN: 068148
1768/06/29 – New Orleans – Alexander Fraser to Brigadier Haldimand
Arrival of schooner after a bad passage. Bad conduct of the carpenters. Civilities of Ulloa and Aubry. Is inquiring about the country. Will get the provisions safe to Fort Bute. Visit of Governor Brown; his search for land, his want of veracity. Poverty of the Spaniards at New Orleans. (Page 376) – SN: 068149
No date (1768/07/?? – New Orleans) – DeGriertz to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Recommends the man with whom he has lodged. (Page 382) – SN: 068150
1768/07/02 – New Orleans – DeGriertz to Brigadier Haldimand (in. French)
Sending several articles. Asks him to pay Mr. Fitzpatrick $15.00. Gossip. (Page 383) – SN: 068151
1768/07/02 – New Orleans – F. Caminade to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Congratulations on his arrival at Pensacola. Money for the Government of New Orleans has been sent from Havana. (Page 386) – SN: 068152
1768/07/04 – New Orleans – P. Marquis to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Introducing Messrs. Noyau and Mazan, &c. (Page 387) – SN: 068153
1768/07/12 – Fort Bute – Alexander Fraser to Brigadier Haldimand
Account of the trip by water by Lakes Pontchartrain and Maurepas to Iberville. Encounter with Indians; difficulties of the route. Lowness of water in the Mississippi prevented the vessels getting through. Governor Brown’s refusal to allow two rich Louisianians to remain at Tangihapas; his reckless conduct in giving away land, &c. Favourable reports of Baton Rouge. (Page 389) – SN: 068154
1768/07/18 – Fort Bute – Perrault to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
His return from the Illinois to which he intends to go back. Sending bill of exchange, &c. (Page 396) – SN: 068155
1768/07/18 – Fort Bute – Lieutenant Kirkman to Brigadier Haldimand
The delay in the arrival of the vessels under Lieutenant Fraser will prevent them reaching the Mississippi by the Iberville, The extraordinary -work of the men should be allowed for. Articles for the Indians. Scarcity of gunpowder. Spanish deserter. Spanish doctor for troops dismissed on arrival of a surgeon. 398 – SN: 068156
1768/07/21 – Fort Bute – David Waugh to Brigadier Haldimand
Has nearly concluded a contract for fresh beef for the garrison (of Fort Bute). Illness of Lieut. Fraser, &c. (Page 400) – SN: 068157
1768/07/22 – New Orleans – J. Maiton to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Applying as a countryman of his for employment. (Page 401) – SN: 068158
1768/07/23 – Fort Bute – Lieutenant Kirkman to Haldimand
Sending a gunner with Mr. Waugh to Pensacola. Doubts if Mr. Fraser’s vessels can reach the Mississippi. Sends proceedings of Court Martial. (Page 403) – SN: 068159
1768/07/23 – New Orleans – B. Macnamara to Haldimand
Sending letters. News of the vessels New Orleans. for the Iberville fort. (Page 404) – SN: 068160
1768/07/24 – Jamaica – Admiral Parry to Haldimand
Arrival of the”Adventure”. Has not been able to visit Pensacola. Will give orders to take recruits to Grenada. Friendly messages, &c. (Page 405) – SN: 068161
1768/07/25 – St. Augustine – Major Whitmore to Haldimand
Has taken command in absence of Colonel Taylor. Preparing barracks for troops from West Florida. Presumes he (Haldimand) will come to live at Ste. Augustine. (Page 407) – SN: 068162
1768/07/26 – Jamaica – Lieutenant Boucher to Haldimand
Arrival at Kingston with troops. The Governor willing to take them to fill up the regiments on the island. The expense of sending them to the Grenades. (Page 409) – SN: 068163
1768/08/02 – St. Augustine – Lieutenant Boucher to Haldimand
His reasons for leaving the troops St,Augustine. for the Grenades at Jamaica. The obstruction on the part of the Lieutenant Governor, &c. (Page 411) – SN: 068164
1768/08/04 – Fort Bute – Alexander Fraser to Haldimand
Statement of the difficulties of getting up to Fort Bute and forwarding the provisions. Has delivered the money for the garrison, &c. (Page 414) – SN: 068165
1768/08/04 – Fort Panmure – Lieutenant Lovell to Haldimand
Respecting the delivery of Spanish deserters. Has sent boats for repair in order to go to New Orleans for supplies. Visit of Indians to whom presents have been given. Threats of Choctaw Indians. It is desirable to fix: the site of a town near the Fort. Sickliness of the place. (Page 421) – SN: 068166
1768/08/08 – Mobile – Surgeon Gray to Major Chissolm
Want of medicine for the sick of the 21st Regiment. No proper hospital accommodation. Increasing sickness among the troops. Danger of putrid fever breaking out. Has not money for medicines. (Page 425) – SN: 068167
1768/08/10 – Pensacola – V. M. to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
The pitiable state of the garrison. The necessity for providing for the soldiers, and that they be gradually inured to fatigue in that climate. The continued drunkenness of Captain Vignolles. The country not improving nor the commerce, as New Orleans is too near. Difficulties of the Mississippi navigation and want of a port are unfavourable. The condition of Louisiana the same, the people averse to the change to Spanish rule. Governor Ulloa and the people not friendly. Has given every assistance to get back deserters. Thanks for offer of services to advance him. His situation and doubts of promotion as a foreigner, that heing only possible in the Royal American Regiment. (Page 428) – SN: 068168
1768/08/13 – New Orleans – Francis Caminade to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Thanks for his kindness to .M. Mazan and M. Noyau, Esteem in which the British are held. The deterioration of value of property since the arrival of the Spaninrds. The little money arriving from Havana. Duel between two French officers. Good land but not cultivated. Natchez a terrestrial paradise. (Page 434) – SN: 068169
1768/08/18 – Louisiana – Chevalier Noyau to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Thanks for kindness, and offers of services. The change of the Governorship at New Orleans. European news. Anticipation of Haldimand’s coming to New Orleans, and the reception he may expect. (Page 437) – SN: 068170
1768/08/25 – St. Augustine – Governor Grant to General Gage
Will provide accommodation for the troops, who, he hopes, will remain in East Florida. No communication with West Florida. Hopes Fort St. Mark will not be demolished; proposal to establish a trading post there. Its use against the Creeks and Spaniards. (Page 446) – SN: 068171
1768/08/25 – Fort Bute – Alexander Fraser to Major Hutchison
Has drawn on him, Carts busy bringing up provisions. (Page 448) – SN: 068172
1768/09/10 – Jamaica – Captain Gardner to Brigadier Haldimand
Sending cigars. Disappointed at not getting to West Floride by change of plan on the part of Admiral Parry, &c.(Page 449) – SN: 068173
1768/09/11 – Jamaica – Lieutenant Boucher to Brigadier Haldimand
The troops waiting the arrival of the “Jason” to go to the Grenades. Their conduct; desertion; their provisions. Earthquake and damage from it. (Page 451) – SN: 068174
1768/09/13 – New Orleans – Jeremiah Terry to Brigadier Haldimand
Asking for possession of Fort Bute when troops are withdrawn. (Page 454) – SN: 068175
1768/09/14 – New Orleans – Evan Jones to Major Hutchison
Only two English vessels in the river. Will not be able to sell any quantity of provisions from the Natchez. (Page 455) – SN: 068176
1768/09/26 – St. Augustine – Major Whitmore to Brigadier Haldimand
Arrival of a detachment of the 21st. Respecting sites for barracks. Colonel Taylor sailed for New York. Frames for barracks. (Page 457) – SN: 068177
1768/10/01 – St. Augustine – William Jenkin to Brigadier Haldimand
Thirteen days off the harbour; thence he had gone to South Carolina and back by pilot boat. Respecting sites for barracks. Woodlands secured. (Page 459) – SN: 068178
1768/10/01 – New Orleans – Perrault to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Thanks for bill of exchange and recommendations. He leaves for the Illinois in January. (Page 461) – SN: 068179
1768/10/03 – St. Augustine – Governor Grant to Brigadier Haldimand
Arrival of Mr. Currie and his Bt.Augustine. detachment. Asks that Fort St. Mark be not dismantled, as it win be of use. Proposes to establish a trading post there. Glad that the troops are coming to St. Augustine; they will arrive at a good season to a place free from factious feelings. (Page 462) – SN: 068180
1768/10/04 – St. Augustine – Lieutenant Currie to Brigadier Haldimand
Arrival of the detachment and encampment. (Page 464) – SN: 068181
1768/10/08 – New York – General Gage to Lord Charles G. Montague
Not accommodation at St. Augustine for all the troops; asks that they may be quartered in. the barracks at Charleston, during the winter. (Page 465) – SN: 068182
1768/10/13 – New York – Thomas Gamble to Haldimand
Sending materials for the barracks at St. Augustine. Plan of the barracks at South Carolina sent, where troops will probably be quartered. Disturbances at Boston. Gage going there. News of officers. (Page 468) – SN: 068183
1768/10/20 – New Orleans – Jacques Durade to Haldimand (in French)
Account of goods sent. Scarcity of money. (Page 442) – SN: 068184
1768/10/24 – St. Augustine – Governor Grant to Haldimand
Arrival of officers. Cheapness of transport service. Delay in Haldimand’s arrival. Change in the Governor of Virginia, on Sir J effery Amherst refusing to come out. (Page 470) – SN: 068185
1768/10/25 – St. Augustine – Major Chissolm to Haldimand
Sufferings by the hurricane which damaged the troop ship” Lydia.” The other safe, but a mere hulk. Assistance sent her to bring up the sick, &c. The want of good camping ground. Slow progress of barracks. (Page 473) – SN: 068186
1768/10/?? – New Orleans – DeGriertz to Haldimand (in French)
Is desirous to load a vessel for Campeachy, and asks an advance. Sending goods, &c. (Page 489) – SN: 068187
1768/11/12 – St. Augustine – Major Chissolm to Haldimand
The failure to keep the men on board the transport; her arrival in port; sufferings of the troops on board. The progress of the barracks. Respecting troops for South Carolina. Difficulty of getting materials; no firewood in store; getting it cut. (Page 477) – SN: 068188
1768/11/22 – Edinburgh – General Oughton to Haldimand
Approves of his method of training troops. Has stopped proceedings as to sale of Captain Vignolle’s commission. European news. Parliament determined to reduce the disobedient colonists to obedience. Correspondence with the malcontents found among Wilkes’ papers. The steps he should take to obtain naturalization. (Page 482) – SN: 068189
1768/12/03 – New Orleans – F. Caminade to — (in French.)
Revolution and departure of M. d’Ulloa, French flag raised. The court of France informed. (Page 487) – SN: 068190
No date. Engineer Flowers to Capt. Haigh, Great Falls
Plan of works, ditch, &c. (Page 497) – SN: 068191
No date – Colonel Taylor
Remarks on the ground suitable, for an addition to the barracks at St. Augustine. (Page 498) – SN: 068192
1768/10/09 – J. Appy to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Discovery of the enemy marching from Oneida Lake, half of regulars, the rest of Canadians and Indians. Militia ordered to assemble at Fort Hendricks; other measures taken. Men will be sent to Haldimand. (Page 492) – SN: 068193
1768/10/10 – J. Appy to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Orders have been given for men to complete the work wanted, &C. 466 – SN: 068194
1768/12/11 – J. Appy to Brigadier Haldimand (in Freneh.)
Hopes that he (Haldimand) will not quit his post on the arrival of Colonel Prevost. Amherst left for Boston. Report that Fort du Quesne is abandoned and burned. Brigadier Gage gone to Brunswick, &c. (Page 495) – SN: 068195
(There is no year given for Appy’s letters. They are evidently wrongly placed.)
