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LETTERS FROM VARIOUS PERSONS. 1774-1777. Vol. IV.
1773/01/01 – New Province – W. Blackett to General Haldimand
Monthly returns. The barracks unsae or new troops, owing to infectious diseases in his company. (Page 3) – SN: 071001
1773/09/03 – Fort Gage, Ill. – Captain Lord to General Haldimand
The purchase of lands by Murray and others from the Illinois Indians. Destruction of title deeds of the people of St. Vincennes. The good feeling of the Chickasaws; people for civil government; bad effects of the removal of the troops apprehended. Medical assistance to the Illinois Indians suffering from measles. (Page 7) – SN: 071002
1774/01/01 – Pensacola – J. Stephenson to General Haldimand
Personal and business matters. The non-arrival of stores. Progress of work on storehouse. All stores plentiful, but pork. The settlement for planks at New Orleans. (Page 1) – SN: 071003
1774/01/02 – Pensacola – Thomas Hutchins to General Haldimand
That Engineer Camble writes he is to take charge o the works ; will not give up the charge without special orders from him (Haldimand). Asks orders to prevent new works being begun. Intends to remain till the works are finished. (Page 4) – SN: 071004
1774/01/04 – Halifax – George Turner to . Hutchison
Sends abstracts of subsistence for the 59th and 65th. (Page 6) – SN: 071005
1774/01/06 – Halifax – James Mordon to Colonel Hamilton
Recommending the people employed at the ordnance or the usual allowance of provisions. (Page 11) – SN: 071006
1774/01/06 – John Drummond to General Haldimand
Returning temporary warrants and sending subsistence accounts of 7th and 52nd. (Page 12) – SN: 071007
1774/01/09 – St. Augustine – C. Fordyce to General Haldimand
Sending returns. Great damage to stores from the bad state of the storehouses. (Page 15) – SN: 071008
1774/01/10 – Detroit – Major Basset to General Haldimand
Had sent orders as to Maisonville’s right to work at the carrying place. Has confined a Canadian charged with murder. Respecting the progress of the works, and the settlement of Indian expenses; good disposition of the Indians who are about the fort. The artillery has not yet been sent to Michillimakinak on account of the expense. (Page 13) – SN: 071009
1774/01/12 – Halifax – Captain Compton to General Haldimand
Asking leave of absence to assist a candidate for Berwick-on-Tweed at the general election. (Page 16) – SN: 071010
1774/01/14 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand
His refusal to receive the draughts rom the 31st regiment is approved. (Page 18) – SN: 071011
1774/01/15 – Montreal – Captain Craword to General Haldimand
Sending contingent accounts of the 26th. (Page 17) – SN: 071012
1774/01/18 – Philadelphia – Benjamin Chapman to F. Hutchison
Transmitting accounts o the 18th and vouchers for payment. (Page 19) – SN: 071013
1774/01/28 – Perth Amboy – Lieutenant Marr to General Haldimand
Contingent accounts of the 47th. (Page 21) – SN: 071014
1774/01/30 – Ticonderoga – Captain De la Place to General Haldimand
Monthly returns. Death of Barrack Master Mackenzie; application for his widow. (Page 22) – SN: 071015
1774/01/31 – Halifax – Rev. John Breynton to the Governor of Nova Scotia
Memorial from the rector, churchwardens and vestry of St. Paul’s, for ground occupied by the artillery barracks. (Page 23) – SN: 071016
1774/02/01 – Halifax – Colonel Hamilton to General Haldimand
Respecting accounts sent. Measures to stop desertion. Reports on barracks, &c. Encloses different applications for allowances, also for leave to build a sewer, &c. (Page 25) – SN: 071017
1774/02/01 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand
The ruinous state of storehouses at Three Rivers; has entered into a contract for material. (Page 29) – SN: 071018
1774/02/03 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand
Leave of absence for Colonel Prescott. Has sent the engineer accounts, and hopes an engineer will be sent out. Applies for snowshoes. (Page 31) – SN: 071019
1774/02/06 – St. Augustine – Fordyce to General Haldimand
Attack on Georgia by Indians. Fear of St.Augustine. attack on East Florida, and reinforcements ordered. Supply of powder wanted. Leave of absence for Lieutenant Cooper. (Two letters.) (Page 33) – SN: 071020
1774/02/06 – Maturin to General Haldimand
Payment for transportation of the clothing of the 10th. Arrangements for provisions for Ticonderoga. (Page 37) – SN: 071021
1774/02/07 – Boston – George Ewing to General Haldimand
Applies for grant of land for his brother and states his services. (Page 39) – SN: 071022
1774/02/14 – Pensacola – J. Stephenson to General Haldimand
Sale of Mrs. Fairchild’s property. Settlement of Mr. Durnford’s note. Mr. Rochon’s affairs. Applies for allowance for loss on issuing provisions. (Page 42) – SN: 071023
1774/02/15 – St. Augustine – Fordyce to the Lt. Governor (East Florida)
The danger of sending off detachments and the hardships on the men left behind. (Page 45) – SN: 071024
1774/02/15 – Castle William – Colonel Leslie to General Haldimand
Sending accounts, Applies for allowance for entertaining the commissioners and tea merchants, &c.·(Page 47) – SN: 071025
1774/02/15 – Pensacola – Alexander Dickson to General Haldimand
Loss of men’s necessaries by the schooner “Mercury.” Respecting expenses and repairs. is going up the Mississippi. Alarm of the Governor from the killing of whites by the Creeks, causing fears of an Indian war. Defences being prepared. Difference of opinion with the Governor. Claims to the command set up by the latter, &c. (Page 49) – SN: 071026
1774/02/17 – Pensacola – Thomas Hutchins to General Haldimand
Has received approval of his expenses to the Mississippi. Sends additional sketches. Will gladly make a survey of the Mississippi, &c. How he proposes going and returning by the Ohio to New York; will build a boat for the purpose. The progress of the works, &c. (Page 54) – SN: 071027
1774/02/17 – St. Augustine – C. Fordyce to General Haldimand
Detachments demanded by the Governor are ready. Creoks appear friendly. Asks for instructions in event of hostilities. State of the works and returns sent. (Page 59) – SN: 071028
1774/02/17 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand
Arrest of Whiston for killing a sergeant; his dismissal from the service. (Page 61) – SN: 071029
1774/02/21 – Pensacola – J. Stephenson to General Haldimand
The affairs of Mrs. Fairchild. The unfortunate result of the attempted settlement of M. de Maubec. (Page 63) – SN: 071030
1774/02/24 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand
Sending state of ordnance stores. (Page 65) – SN: 071031
1774/02/28 – War Office – Ant. Chamier to General Haldimand (in French)
To introduce his brother. (Page 66) – SN: 071032
1774/03/10 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand
Will send the 8th to relieve the 10th at posts. Wishes for .temporary warrants for engineer services. No money to pay repairs at Montreal. The irregularities of accounts there. (Page 67) – SN: 071033
1774/03/11 – Ticonderoga – Captain De la Place to Haldimand
Sends muster rool o the sloop ”Betsey”. (Page 70) – SN: 071034
1774/03/11 – Boston – Admiral Montague to Haldimand
The difficulty of supplying a ship to releive the company of the 14th at Providence. The sloop ”Savage”, or schooner ”St. Lawrence” may be taken if either will suit. (Page 75) – SN: 071035
1774/03/12 – Castle William – Colonel Leslie to Haldimand
Cannot get a ship rom Admiral Montague to move a company to Providence. Bedding wanted. Asks or powder, flints, &c. Last lints from New York o no use. The refusal to reimburse him or entertaining the tea people. Encloses accounts, &c. (Page 71) – SN: 071036
1774/03/13 – Castle William – Colonel Leslie to F. Hutchison
Enclosing accounts. (Page 73) – SN: 071037
1774/03/13 – St. Augustine – C. Fordyce to General Haldimand
The friendly assurances of the Creeks. (Page 74) – SN: 071038
1774/03/17 – Quebec – John Drummond to Alexander McCulloch
Receipt for ration stoppages. (Page 76) – SN: 071039
1774/03/17 – Montreal – Colonel Christie to General Haldimand
Asks for passage for a body of Scotch Highlanders coming to settle in the Province, on the Richelieu. Applies for a situation for Mr. Genevay. (Page 77) – SN: 071040
1774/03/18 – Halifax – John Mackay to F. Hutchison
Sending contingent accounts of the 65th. (Page 79) – SN: 071041
1774/03/19 – Montreal – Captain Maturin to General Haldimand
Estimates received for the provisions for the upper posts. Will attend to the transport of the troops when navigation opens. Tbe necessity of additional bateaux and bateau men for the 8th. Temporary warrants returned. (Page 80) – SN: 071042
1774/03/23 – Quebec – Captain Compton to General Haldimand
That the 65th requires only 23 non effectives, should it be thought well for it to receive draughts from the 59th. (Page 82) – SN: 071043
1774/03/23 – Quebec – Major Prescott to General Haldimand
Respecting his leave of absence. Which has been refused. (Page 83) – SN: 071044
1774/03/24 – Quebec – Colin Drummond to General Haldimand
Acknowledges requisitions, &c., and sends abstracts and warrants. (Page 84) – SN: 071045
1774/03/24 – Quebec – Commissary McCulloch to General Haldimand
Acknowledgment of warrants to pay over stoppages and to receive payment ot disbursements. (Page 85) – SN: 071046
1774/03/24 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand
Arrangements for the command of posts. Leave of absence to Lieutenant Willoc. No troops at Kamouraska since 1772. Severity of the weather; heavy snow and frost. (Page 86) – SN: 071047
1774/03/26 – Pensacola – Governor Chester to W. Johnston
Commanding artillery, West Florida. To take measures to defend the harbour and town of Pensacola against the Indians. (Page 88) – SN: 071048
1774/03/26 – Pensacola – Alexander Macullagh to Thomas Hutchins
Writes as .clerk of the council that preparations are to be made for defence against the Indians. (Page 89) – SN: 071049
1774/03/26 – Pensacola – Governor Chester to the Commanding Officer
Calling on him to take steps for protection against the Indians. (Page 92) – SN: 071050
1774/03/27 – Pensacola – Thomas Hutchins to Alexander Macullagh
That every measure will be taken for protecting the town against the Indians. Calls on the Governor and council to exert their influence to obtain the necessary pickets for the fort. (Page 90) – SN: 071051
1774/03/29 – Pensacola – Colin Graham to Governor Chester
Orders given to prevent a. surprise by the Indians, &c. (Page 93) No money to pay repairs at Montreal. The irregularities of accounts there. (Page 67) – SN: 071052
1774/03/29 – Castle William – Colonel Leslie to F. Hutchison
Contingent accounts approved are received. Desires to know what are the arrangements for moving troops to Providence, &c. (Page 94) – SN: 071053
1774/03/31 – Castle William – Colonel Leslie to General Haldimand
Reiterates his request to know the arrangements to be made for moving troops. (Page 95) – SN: 071054
1774/03/?? – Ticonderoga – Captain de la Place to General Haldimand
Sending monthly returns. (Page 97) – SN: 071055
1774/04/02 – Halifax – Colonel Hamilton to General Haldimand
Has taken up vessels for troops. The arrangements for relies, &c. (Page 98) – SN: 071056
1774/04/02 – Philadelphia – Major Hamilton to Major Moncrieff
Sending returns. Sending resignation to Dr. Hand. A man is to start or the Illinois. (Page 99) – SN: 071057
1774/04/02 – Halifax – Colonel Hamilton to Hutchison
Acknowledging warrants, &c. (Page 100) – SN: 071058
1774/04/07 – St. Vincent – George Etherington to Colonel Christie
Sending returns. Great mortality in the regiment; 2-60th made up by volunteers from the 70th and 68th. Two officers ill, one dead. Will have to go to Europe if his wound does not heal. (Page 101) – SN: 071059
1774/04/08 – St. Vincent – George Etherington to General Haldimand
Respecting the accounts o the 2-60th; volunteers rom the 70th. A good bandmaster wanted. The men with Captain Holland on survey have not received clothing or two years. (Page 102) – SN: 071060
1774/04/11 – Castle William – Robert Leroth to General Haldimand
Applies or leave of absence. (Page 104) – SN: 071061
1774/04/14 – Pensacola – Colin Graham to the respective officers, West Florida
Orders have been given to deliver over to them the cannon, &c., for the defence of the Province. (Page 105) – SN: 071062
1774/04/14 – Pensacola – Colin Graham to Governor Chester
Has given orders to deliver the cannon, &c., for the defence of the Province to the respective officers. (Page 106) – SN: 071063
1774/04/14 – Pensacola – Governor Chester to commanding officer
That the cannon, &c., for the defence of the Province are to be delivered to the respective officers. (Page 107) – SN: 071064
1774/04/14 – Pensacola – Governor Chester to the respective officers
Authorizing them to receive all the cannon, &c., for the defence of the Province from the military commanding officer. (Page 108) – SN: 071065
1774/04/17 – Castle William – Colonel Leslie to General Haldimand
Transport not yet arrived. Right of Captain McLeroth to leave of absence. The equality of ranks in the Province is the cause of desertion, as it takes off a feeling of subordination. Wants volunteers from regiments going home; not draughts. (Page 109) – SN: 071066
1774/04/21 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand
Application has been made by the Lieut. Governor and inhabitants that Mr. Richard Hope, surgeon of the 52nd, be left behind for tho good of the town. (Page 111) – SN: 071067
1774/04/21 – Montreal – Colonel Templer to General Haldimand
Asks that Mr. Miller, surgeon’s mate at Ticonderoga, be sent to Three Rivers to take charge of two companies of the 26th. (Page 113) – SN: 071068
1774/05/05 – Pensacola – Stephenson to General Haldimand
Will keep up a supply of articles.Dread of a general attack by the Creeks. M. de Maubec has been refused his run-away servants by the Governor of New Orleans. (Page 114) – SN: 071069
1774/05/06 – Oswegatchie – Charles Austin to General Haldimand
Respecting warrants for his pay. (Page 116) – SN: 071070
1774/05/07 – Montreal – Colonel Templer to General Haldimand
Applies for leave of absence for Lieutenant Borough. Detachment of the 26th for Three Rivers. (Page 111) – SN: 071071
1774/05/07 – Pensacola – Thomas Hutchins to General Haldimand
Will only carry on works essential to finishing the fort and barracks. The plans of the works. The alarm about the Creeks. Progress of works. Two men hanged for murder. Has ordered a perambulator or his trip up the Mississippi. (Page 119) – SN: 071072
1774/05/07 – Pensacola – William Williams to F. Hutchison
Transmitting his accounts. (Page 122) – SN: 071073
1774/05/09 – Pensacola – Major Dickson to General Haldimand
Has made his visit to the Mississippi as far as the Natchez. The fears of the Creek war. Renewed disputes between the civil governor and the military as to the right to order the defences. The governor’s pretensions to take military command. Progress of works and defences. (Page 124) – SN: 071074
1774/05/10 – Pensacola – Colin Graham to General Haldimand
Respecting the disputes with Governor Chester. (Page 131) – SN: 071075
1774/05/11 – Annapolis – Daniel Delaney to F. Hutchison
The disposal of the money from the sale of the General’s Maryland property. (Page 133) – SN: 071076
1774/05/11 – Castle William – Colonel Lealie to General Haldimand
Arrival of ships. General Gage appointed Governor. All the reliefs from Britain ordered to New England. Boston to be closed as a port; Custom House to be moved to Salem. Adams, &c., have written to New York, Philadelphia, &c., to shut their ports till Boston shall be opened. (Page 134) – SN: 071077
1774/05/12 – Quebec – John Carden to General Haldimand
The severe illness of his (Carden’s) son. (Page 134) – SN: 071078
1774/05/12 – Pensacola – Governor Chester to General Haldimand
Has recommended the purchase of his house as a Governor’s house. The prospect of an Indian war. Offer of help by the Choctaws against the Creeks. Mr. Charles Stuart zone to visit the Choctaws and Chickasaws. (Page 136) – SN: 071079
1774/05/13 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand
Temporary warrants received. Backwardness of the season has prevented tho engagement of bateau men. (Page 140) – SN: 071080
1774/05/15 – Castle William – Governor Hutchinson to General Haldimand
Transmitting as one of his last acts of government two certificates for officers’ pay. (Page 142) – SN: 071081
1774/05/15 – Ticonderoga – Captain De la Place to General Haldiamnd
Has delivered to Capt. Montresor parchments for Ticonderoga and Crown Point. The latter the place fixed on for barracks. Emigrants sailed for St. John’s. (Page 143) – SN: 071082
1774/05/19 – Quebec – Colin Drummond to General HAldimand
Received requisitions, &c. (Page 145) – SN: 071083
1774/05/19 – New York – General Haldimand to Col. Leslie
Has received Act of Parliament for shutting the port of Boston. Hopes General Gage’s arrival will restore order. Detachments of artillery, &c., not yet sent. (Page 144) – SN: 071084
1774/05/19 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand
Will keep the order for draughts from the 10th and 52nd till the arrival of the transports with reliefs. The troops fully occupied with duty and drill. (Page 146) – SN: 071085
1774/05/21 – Castle William – Colonel Leslie to General Haldimand
Respecting money for the public service. (Page 147) – SN: 071086
1774/05/22 – Montreal – Colorel Templer to General Haldimand
Sending a deserter to New York. Detachments for Michillimakinak and Detroit sent off.(Page 148) – SN: 071087
1774/05/24 – St. Vincent – George Etherington to General Haldimand
List of men of the 2-60th employed by Captain Holland. (Page 149) – SN: 071088
1774/05/25 – St. Vincent – George Etherington to General Haldimand
Respecting the accoutrements and clothing. (Page 150) – SN: 071089
1774/05/28 – Montreal – Colonel Templer to General Haldimand
Urging the settlement of accounts for Barrack Masters’ Department, &c., Colonel Jones not having orders to that effect. (Page 152) – SN: 071090
1774/06/02 – Montreal – Colonel Christie to General Haldimand
The arrival of emigrants; their unreasonable expectations. His disappointment at the battalion being separated ; asks that it be brought together. (Page 154) – SN: 071091
1774/06/04 – John Fraser to General Haldimand
Respecting warrants. (Page 156) – SN: 071092
1774/06/13 – Portsmouth, N. H. – Samuel Holland to Haldimand
Intends to remove to near New York; has sent his secretary to look for a house. Has paid his respects to General Gage at Salem. His men are surveying in Massachusetts without molestation. The “Canseau ” blockading Boston. Has had no answer to his application for subsistence of the men of the 2·60th; no advice of the arrival of instruments sent. Family news.(Page 157) – SN: 071093
1774/06/16 – Antigua – Captain Grandidier to Haldimand (in French)
Will say nothing about being offered the Deputy Quartermaster Generalship till he hears from Major Etherington officially, &c. (Page 160) – SN: 071094
1774/06/25 – Philadelphia – Reverend Robert Newburgh to Haldimand
Asking for a Court Martial to settle disputes between him and the Royal Irish Regiment of which he is Chaplain. (Page 162) – SN: 071095
1774/07/19 – Amsterdam – George Grand to Haldimand (in French)
Introducing Captain Barbut. (Page 163) – SN: 071096
1774/07/27 – Castle William – Colonel Leslie to Haldimand
Sends contingent accounts. The people of Boston as stubborn as ever. (Page 164) – SN: 071097
1774/08/06 – London – Lieutenant Ellis to Haldimand
Has had his health re-established by leave of absence. His views of the early repression of the Boston disturbances. He is to be detained and put on recruiting service. Ask for his (Haldimand’s) influence for his promotion. (Page 168) – SN: 071098
1774/08/15 – Pensacola – J. Stephenson to Haldimand
Respecting Mrs. Fairchild’s property in Maryland. Has received the price of a negro from Mr. Durnford, The works at the Cliffs. (Page 171) – SN: 071099
1774/08/25 – London – Henry Ellis to Haldimand
Thanks for his kindness to his relative, Lieutenant .Ellis. (Page 174) – SN: 071100
1774/09/20 – Philadelphia – Thomas Willing to Haldimand
Accounts, &c., of lands in Maryland. His views of the disputes between the colonies and the mother country. (Page 176) – SN: 071101
1774/10/20 – Philadelphia – Thomas Willing to Haldimand
Will send papers and try to send a pipe of good Madeira. Introducing Mr. Batt. (Page 178) – SN: 071102
1774/10/23 – Antigua – Colonel Christie to Haldimand
Found only four companies of the 2-60th. Confusion of accounts. Captain Brown, (the paymaster’s.) denial of hearing any complaints. Has ordered accounts to be made up. Sir Ralph Payne on a tour of inspection; inadequate allowance for officers, &c. The desire of the West Indian Governors to keep troops to outnumber the negroes. Not enough of officers with the detachment. Want of a surgeon. (Page 188) – SN: 071103
1774/10/26 – St. Vincent – George Etherington to Haldimand
Sending returns. Men of 2-60th sickly. Soon to return to Antigua. (Page 180) – SN: 071104
1774/10/31 – War Office – Lord Barrington to Sir Jeffery Amherst
Sending a letter from Sir Ralph Payne respecting the clothing of the 2-60th. (Page 165) – SN: 071105
1774/10/31 – Pensacola – Thomas Hutchins to General Haldimand
Allowance for passage money and extra allowance for briekmakers not yet authorized. Progress of the works. Sketches for his map. Desires to have journal of French gentlemen from Canada to the westward, or copies of the same. (Page 181) – SN: 071106
1774/12/12 – Pensacola – Jacques Barbut to Haldimand (in French)
Asking for protection and stating his services. (Page 185) – SN: 071107
1774/12/20 – St. Vincent – George Etherington to Haldimand
Return of clothing due men of the 2-60th. (Page 187) – SN: 071108
1775/03/28 – Antigua – Colonel Christie to Haldimand
Asks advice and assistance for an extravagant nephew, who has left his regiment at Minorca without leave and been superseded. (Page 192) – SN: 071109
1775/04/04 – Antigua – Colonel Christie to Haldimand
The accounts of the battalion (2-60th) and cash irregularities. Sir Ralph Payne’s hospitality. Is determined to bring the accounts into order. The necessity of having the battalion united, Irregularities in allowances, &c. (Page 196) – SN: 071110
1775/04/18 – Antigua – Christie to Haldimand
Busy with accounts of the 2-60th, which is a great labour; will leave utter the accounts are squared. Sends returns. (Page 202) – SN: 071111
1775/05/17 – Antigua – Christie to Haldimand
Still busy with the accounts. Surgeon dead. Major Etherington to remain with the corps, and he (Christie) will leave it, as both field officers need not be present. (Page 204) – SN: 071112
1775/06/17 – To General Haldimand
Nominal. return of officers killed and wounded at Charleston Heights when the Americans were defeated. The number of officers killed was. 25; wounded, 68. Total of officers and men killed and wounded, 1,038, of these 25U were killed in the action and 250 died since. (Page 224) – SN: 071113
1775/06/25 – Boston – George Brown to General Haldimand
Action at Charleston, The number of wounded; requires surgeons. Asks his influence for the appointment. 49th and 63rd gone on an expedition but returned without effecting anything. .Firing on Roxhorough. Dangerous nature of the wounds received by the soldiers. (Page 206) – SN: 071114
1775/07/04 – New York – Samuel Holland to General Haldimand
Wants copy from Mr. Desbarres of his Nova Scotian surveys. Asks settlement for the detachment of 2-60th with him surveying. Messages. (Page 208) – SN: 071115
1775/07/20 – Chiselhurst – Herbert Munster to H. F. Haldimand
Regrets that General Haldimand is probably leaving the army. The sense all have of his merits. (Page 210) – SN: 071116
1775/07/24 – Annapolis – Daniel Delaney to General Haldimand
Has allowed his son to go to Europe on account of the shocking state of this continent. Little hope of collecting debts .The stoppage of payments when the intercourse with Great Britain was broken off. (Page 211) – SN: 071117
1775/07/28 – Annapolis – Daniel Delaney to General Haldimand
With remittances for his Maryland property. (Page 212) – SN: 071118
1775/07/31 – Breda – Prevost de Bessinge to Mr. Haldimand (in French)
Desires to know the movements of his uncle (General Haldimand) that he may meet him in London, &c. (Page 213) – SN: 071119
1775/08/11 – London – Colonel Christie to General Haldimand
Desiring to see the General with message from Sir Jeffery Amherst. (Page 215) – SN: 071120
1775/08/17 – London – John Cambel to General Haldimand
Desires an interview to lay his claims before him (Haldimand). (Page 216) – SN: 071121
1775/08/18 – London – Lieutenant Downman to General Haldimand
Asking his influence to have certain claims for services at Pensacola, &c., allowed by the Board
of Ordnance. (Page 218) – SN: 071122
1775/09/21 – (London?) Thomas Home to General Haldimand
Asking him for order to enable him to draw money expended whilst in Florida. (Page 221) – SN: 071123
1775/10/06 – (London?) Thomas Home to General Haldimand
Asking him to certify accounts for , payment. (Page 227) – SN: 071124
1775/10/08 – Boston – Captain Schank to General Haldimand
Sending list of killed and wounded; asks his recommendation or promotion. (Page 228) – SN: 071125
1775/12/12 – Iverdun – J. Rusillion to General Haldimand (in French)
His gratification as a relation to hear of his successes. Requesting the General’s influence to get his (Rusillion’s) nephew a position in the army. (Page 231) – SN: 071126
1775/12/14 – Boston – Percy to General Haldimand
Successes of the rebels in Canada and at sea. Are fitting up works for mortar. Laments the misfortune of Britain sending vessels out unarmed. Haldimand’s nephew promoted, &c. (Page 229) – SN: 071127
1775/12/26 – Hermitage – J. M. P. (Prevost) to — (in French)
Thanks for services. The little chance of success in America. enthusiasm excited by the taking of Canada and the loss it has caused to Britain by neglect of fortifying Crown Point and the Lake. The necessity of granting the demands of the colonists. His own disappointments and desire to withdraw from the army. (Page 235) – SN: 071128
1775/12/27 – Three Rivers – Aaron Hart to Colonel Livingston
Sending accounts of goods delivered to the regiment. (Page 240) – SN: 071129
1775/12/?? – Thomas Home to General Haldinand
Amount due for contingencies of the 21st. (Page 241) – SN: 071130
1776/01/04 – Three Rivers – Aaron Hart to Colonel Livingston
Respecting certain goods stored. (Page 243) – SN: 071131
1776/06/06 – Avenches – Bonjour to General Haldimand (in French)
Asking his influence to obtain a company. (Page 244) – SN: 071132
1776/06/08 – Lausanne – — to General Haldimand (in French)
Family news, &c. (Page 246) – SN: 071133
1776/09/09 – Heckield – F. Howe to General Haldimand
Good wishes for his success at Quebec. (Page 248) – SN: 071134
No date (1776) P. Haldimand to General Haldimand (in French)
Has written concerning Pabos .Death of Lieutenant Stilson. (Page 249) – SN: 071135
1776/09/28 – Imbert de Traytorrent to — (in French)
Asking leave to go to Switzerland. (Page 263) – SN: 071136
1776/10/02 – Quebec – Max. Jacobs to General Carleton
Has ordered ships of war to remain at Quebec all winter. Wishes success on the Lake Champlain expedition. (Page 251) – SN: 071137
1776/11/06 – Quebec – P. Haldimand to General Haldimand (in French)
Has failed to find General Carleton at Quebec; not likely, therefore, to get employment till spring. No chance of employment on the coast. (Page 252) – SN: 071138
1776/11/06 – Quebec – P. Haldimand to General Haldimand (in French)
The unfortunate result of his shipments from Pabos. Capital required to carry on the fishing. Desires to know what is to be done about the fishing and about Pabos, &c. (Page 254) – SN: 071139
1776/11/12 – Sir Guy Carleton to M. Deschambault (in French)
Wishes for his success. (Page 262) – SN: 071140
1776/12/25 – Perroy – Captain de Morsier to Mrs. Fairchild (in French)
Giving her news of her relations. (Page 269) – SN: 071141
1776/12/26 – Montreal – James Porteous to Captain Fay
Explaining how he had carried out his ardors to procure supplies of hay, oats, flour, &c., for General Howe’s army (Page 271) – SN: 071142
1776/12/31 – London – Edward Harvey to General Haldimand
Account of successes by London. Cornwallis at Brunswick; Howe to join him; their winter quarters to extend from the Delaware to Rhode Island. Rhode Island abandoned. (Page 273) – SN: 071143
1776/12/31 – London – Captain Brehm to General Haldimand
Will take M. de Traytorent to his London. lodgings. Friendly messages, &c. (Page 276) – SN: 071144
1776/12/31 – Portsmouth – J. Rochat to General Haldimand (in French)
The refusal of M. de Traytorent to sail with the army. (Page 274) – SN: 071145
1777/01/01 – London – Captain Brehm to General Haldimand
Arrival of M. de Traytorent. Private messages. (Page 278) – SN: 071146
1777/01/06 – London – Captain Brehm to General Haldimand
The extraordinary conduct of M. de Traytorent (Page 279) – SN: 071147
1777/01/16 – Montreal – James Porteous to Captain Foy
Sending duplicate of previous letter. Cannot proceed to business till he hears from the commander-in-chief (Page 282) – SN: 071148
1777/01/16 – London – J. A. Deduc to General Haldimand (in French)
Recommending a young man for an ensigncy. (Page 283) – SN: 071149
1777/02/02 – Hermitage – Theo. Prevost to General Haldimand
The movements of his brothers. (Page 285) – SN: 071150
1777/02/17 – Montreal – James Porteous to Captain Foy
Stating what he has done as to the supplies for General Howe, and his intentions. (Page 286) – SN: 071151
1777/03/07 – Jamaica – John Dalling to General Haldimand
Will be of service to persons recommended. Plan for settling German soldiers in Jamaica. (Page 311) – SN: 071152
1777/03/20 – Jamaica – Auguste Prevost to the same (in French)
Respecting steps for his promotion. His uncle Mark has succeeded in getting to St. Augustine for Antigua. Attempt to deprive him of his captaincy. (Page 288) – SN: 071153
1777/03/27 – Staten Island – A. Gordon to (Sir Guy Carleton?)
Praying that in consequenceof their good conduct and refnsing offers to desert whilst prisoners, the men of the 26th may be exempted from paying for their rationswhilst prisoners at St. John’s.·(Page 290) – SN: 071154
1777/03/27 – London – Watson Rashleigh to Sir Guy Carleton
Sending arms for private firms and asking that they be delivered. (Page 291) – SN: 071155
1777/03/27 – Staten Island – F. W. Skinner to General Haldimand
Asking that the rations may be allowed the soldiers of the Royal Fusiliers whilst prisoners at St. John’s. (Page 292) – SN: 071156
1777/03/27 – Jamaica – Captain Polson, 60th, to General Haldimand
Applying to be appointed paymaster of the 60th. (Page 294) – SN: 071157
1777/03/31 – St. Augustine – J. M. Prevost to General Haldimand
Details of the service, &c., of the officers of the 60th, in reference to his promotion. Threatened attack of Georgian troops on Florida. They cannot capture St. Augustine if care is taken. Georgia only retained by fear of the troops of Congress. Fleet and about 1,000 men would break up the 13 colonies. Offers his services to assist from his knowledge of the country. Advises him to get his (Haldimand’s) nephew beside himself. (Page 299) – SN: 071158
1777/05/03 – Bursens – de Salgas to General Haldimand (in French)
Proposing arrangements for travelling with him (Haldimand) in Switzerland. &c. (Page 304) – SN: 071159
1777/05/04 – On board General Conway – John North to (Sir Guy Carleton ?)
Enclosing memorial to the Lords of the Admiralty as to the conduct of the master of the “General Conway” during the voyage out. (Page 312) – SN: 071160
1777/05/06 – St. James – Bude de Boisy to General Haldimand (in French)
Friendly messages. Washington reported dead or dying at Philadelphia. Surrender of 800 armed rebels to General Howe not confirmed. Private news and gossip. (Page 307) – SN: 071161
1777/05/14 – Geneva – Bude de Boisy to General Haldimand (in French)
Respecting a watch which the General wishes. (Page 320) – SN: 071162
1777/05/23 – Greng – Horrensehwand de Greuz to General Haldimand (in French)
Recommends the proper surgeons to treat his complaint. (Page 323) – SN: 071163
1777/06/04 – Quebec – P. Haldimand to Anthony Haldimand (in French)
Non arrival of the fleet. Desires a situation. Affairs at Pabos. Debts owing. (Page 324) – SN: 071164
1777/06/07 – Montreal – Henry Callender to (Sir Guy Carleton?)
Desires directions as to supply of flour for the troops. (Page 327) – SN: 071165
1777/06/30 – St. Augustine – J. M. Prevost to General Haldimand (in French)
Reported attack from Georgia. Preparations for its reception. Attack on the rebels; their flight. Arrival of vessels to cruise on the coast. Loud talk of French officers at Charleston, and abundance of stores, The Cherokees have ceded much land. Failure of Stuart’s influence with the Indians. The rebels still building vessels. The want of energy last autumn has allowed their expeditions. He will remain on the spot till he gets an answer. The want of ships has allowed rebel privateers to carry out loaded vessels from the harbour and depressed the people of Florida, &c. (Ppage 329) – SN: 071166
1777/07/03 – Quebec – P. Haldimand to Anthony Haldimand (in French)
The little prospect of employment and unfavourable outlook at Pabos. Respecting General Haldimand’s money affairs. (Page 337) – SN: 071167
1777/07/15 – Quebec – P. Haldimand to Anthony Haldimand (in French)
Money matters. His difficulties as to employment. The mode of doing business. His proposals as to going into trade, &c. (Page 341) – SN: 071168
1777/07/31 – St. Augustine – A. Prevost to General Haldimand (in French)
Personal news of German officers in the garrison. No word from Howe. The river at St. John’s must have vessels to make it tenable. List of troops. The destruction caused by the war. The uncertainty of receiving provisions, and the capture of vessels by the Americans. (Page 348) – SN: 071169
1777/08/08 – Kew – Bude to General Haldimand (in French)
Respecting the General’s health, The prospects that he will receive an immediate appointment. (Page 352) – SN: 071170
1777/08/09 – Quebec – Haldimand to General Haldimand (in French)
The hopelessness of making anything at Pabos. The fisheries in the hands of two or three monopolists; no prospect of profit from lumber j no prospect of a situation. (Page 354) – SN: 071171
1777/08/30 – Kirchberg – May de Romainmôtier to General Haldimand (in French)
Proposes to issue a second edition of his military history of the Swiss. Desires to have a statement of his services, &c. (Page 359) – SN: 071172
1777/08/30 – Kew – (Bude) to General Haldimand (in French)
Desires to see him before he calls on L. G. G. (Lord George Germaine). The King is at Windsor. (Page 358) – SN: 071173
1777/09/07 – Hesse – Munster to General Haldimand (in French)
Announcing the death of his (Munster’s) brother. (Page 375) – SN: 071174
1777/09/15 – Deal – Edward Harvey to General Haldimand
Desiring to see the General. (Page 250) – SN: 071175
1777/09/20 – St. Augustine – J. M. Prevost to General Haldimand (in French)
Disappointed at receiving no letters. The inaction of the army in the north. His view of the proper conduct of tho war. The mistakes as to the conduct of the war in the south. The bad effect on the Indians. The want of a head and confusion in all branches. The unfortunate situation of his private affairs, with Washington’s army near his property and the confiscation ordered by the Jerseys. Quarrels between the people of Georgia and Carolina. Pity that advantage could not be taken of this state of affairs. (Page 361) – SN: 071176
1777/09/24 – London – Thomas Mills to General Haldimand
His gratification at the General accepting the Governorship of Quebec. Respecting his accounts as Receiver General of Quebec. Recommends his deputy, Mr. Grant. (Page 368) – SN: 071177
1777/09/26 – London – Drummond to General Haldimand
Recommending his nephew, Mr. John Drummond. (Page 372) – SN: 071178
1777/10/23 – Quebec – P. Haldimand to General Haldimand (in French)
Congratulations on his appointment to be Governor of Quebec. (374) – SN: 071179
1777/11/10 – Quebec – P. Haldimand to General Haldimand (in French)
Respecting his present situation and the losses at Pabos. (Page 377) – SN: 071180
1777/12/01 – Montreal – Samuel Mackay to Captain Le Meter (Le Maistre?)
Sends return of loyalists. They are divided into four corps. Arrangements for preventing them from changing from corps to corps. Account of the attack on the army retreating from Saratoga; his corps obliged to make for Fort George. Loss of all their necessaries; applies for subsistence. (Page 378) – SN: 071181
1777/12/02 – Montreal – George Dupre (in French)
Requisition for wood on the authority of Brigadier Powell, signed by Dupré and other Commissaries. (Page 382) – SN: 071182
1777/12/03 – London – Thomas Mills to General Haldimand
Washington still at the nead of his army. No good news. The evil effects of the delays. The lamentable accounts from Burgoyne. Lord George Germaine in good spirits; is going to the Commons. Plan of campaign to be changed. Thinks Canada will not be attacked. (Page 383) – SN: 071183
1777/12/02 – Bursens – C. de Salgas to General Haldimand (in French)
Friendly messages. Ne\V8 of the defeat of Washington and capture of Philadelphia. (Page 264) – SN: 071184
1777/12/05 – London – Edward Harvey to General Haldimand
The capitulation of Burgoyne. The British and German troops to be sent home. The Canadians to be returned to Canada. Tyconderoga to be abandoned. (Page 266) – SN: 071185
1777/12/05 – Bursens – C. de Salgas to General Haldimand (in French)
Private news. Prorogation of Parliament. (Page 267) – SN: 071186
1777/12/14 – St. John’s – Colonel French to Brigadier Powell
Report of investigation as the robbery of stores. (Page 387) – SN: 071187
