B.073 – Letters to General Haldimand as Governor of Quebec, 1780. Vol. II

B.73 – B.M. 21,733

LETTERS TO GENERAL HALDIMAND AS GOVERNOR OF QUEBEC, 1780. VOL. II.

1780/01/02 – Longueuil – Captain Bouteiller to Brigadier Maclean (in French)

Reporting his reception by Colonel Creuzbourg. (Page 1) – SN: 073001

1780/01/03 – Lieut, George Dupré to Brigadier Maclean (in French)

Representing the burdens for corvée laid on Verchères, Isle Dupas and parts of the. district. (Page 2) – SN: 073002

1780/01/10 – Berthier – Servant of the Crown to General Haldimand

Charges against Col. St. Leger, more especially for his conduct towards Mr. Scott, the chaplain at Sorel. (An anonymous letter.) (Page 4) – SN: 073003

1780/01/14 – Sorel – Colonel Neveu Sevestre to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking exemption from corvée of B. Provençal of Sorel. (Page 8) – SN: 073004

1780/01/24 – Montreal – Concorde to General Haldimand (in French)

Complaints of the venality of the judges; that the advocates are open to bribes, &c., and that he is surrounded by men who deceive him, all this being attributed to the Government. (Page 9) – SN: 073005

1780/02/02 – Montreal – Caliche Cabana to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking help. (Page 12) – SN: 073006

1780/02/07 – Bandon – Burgoyne to General Haldimand

Respecting the allowance to his deputies as Muster Master General of foreign troops. (Page 13) – SN: 073007

1780/02/10 – Montreal – Widow Mackay to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking that the accounts of her deceased husband (Captain :Mackay) be examined and settled. (Page 15) – SN: 073008

1780/02/10 – Montreal – John Macdonell to Brigadier Maclean

Answers to the Brigadier’s remarks on his complaints. (Page 16) – SN: 073009

1780/02/11 – Quebec – John Macdonell to General Haldimand

Sending copy of answer to Brigadier Maclean (p. 16). 26 – SN: 073010

1780/02/13 – Dublin – Edward Maxwell to General Haldimand

Recommending Lieutenant Richard Browne for promotion. (Page 27) – SN: 073011

1780/02/18 – Bandon – Burgoyne to General Haldimand

That Major Holland may act as his deputy as Muster Master General, if he accepts the terms offered. (Page 29) – SN: 073012

1780/02/20 – Three Rivers – Hertel de Rouville to General Haldimand (in French)

That he will obey the orders given respecting purchases of wheat. (Page 31) – SN: 073013

1780/02/22 – Sault-au-Récollet – Ensign Macdougall to General Haldimand

Thanks for decision as to his right to purchase, &c. (Page 24) – SN: 073014

1780/02/23 – Montreal – James Finlay to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking that a man fined for selling rum may be pardoned and his fine remitted. (Page 32) – SN: 073015

1780/02/28 – Montreal – John Macomb to Captain Mathews

Sending his accounts as paymaster of the Provincial troops. (Page 33) – SN: 073016

1780/03/01 – (London) – W. Pollock to General Haldimand

Sending magazines. Sir George Rodney’s good news. His regimental account. (Page 34) – SN: 073017

1780/03/01 – Whitehall – Under Secretary Knox to General Haldimand

Desiring that an officer (not named) be sent home. (Page 35) – SN: 073018

1780/03/02 – Montreal – James Ronaldson to General Haldimand

Thanks for his promotion as surgeon to the 34th. (Page 36) – SN: 073019

1780/03/06 – London – Alexander Davidson to General Haldimand

Despatches, &c., sent by the “Lizard.”" (Page 37) – SN: 073020

1780/03/06 – Montreal – Brigadier Maclean to (Archibald McLaine?)

Respecting his memorial to Gen. Haldimand. (Page 38) – SN: 073021

1780/03/07 – St. Laurent – Archibald McLaine to Gen. Haldimand

Forwarding a memorial. (Page 39) – SN: 073022

1780/03/13 – Montreal – James McDonell to Captain :Mathews

Giving an account of the quarrel he had with other officer and the steps taken to free himself, &c. (Page 42) – SN: 073023

1780/03/15 – London – Captain Terrol to General Haldimand

Forwarding letters to his son, Lieut. Terrol. (Page 45) – SN: 073024

1780/03/18 – London – Donald Macdonald to General Haldimand

Respecting the sale of his commission. (Page 46) – SN: 073025

1780/03/20 – Jacques Hutton to General Haldimand (in French)

Private news, the gallant conduct of Rodney, &c. (Page 47) – SN: 073026

1780/03/20 – London . Spiesmacker to General Haldimand

Giving an account of his capture by an American privateer. (Page 51) – SN: 073027

1780/03/20 – Grand Portage – Robert Rogers to Mr. Ross

Sending letters for General Haldimand. (Page 53) – SN: 073028

1780/03/20 – Chateauguay – John Macdonell to Captain Mathews

Offering to head an expedition to rescue his wife and children, who are prisoners and in great distress. (Page 54) – SN: 073029

1780/03/23 – London – Robert Hunter to General Haldimand

Men of war to wait for far ships and cruise in the Gulf. Rodney’s victory over the Spaniards. War to be carried on in the West Indies. Large fleet of merchantmen for Quebec. (Page 55) – SN: 073030

1780/03/24 – London – William Evelyn to General Haldimand

Respecting the promotion of Lieutenant Hill. (Page 57) – SN: 073031

1780/03/26 – Bath. – Charles Green to General Haldimand

Illness of Gen. Oughton. (Page 58) – SN: 073032

1780/03/26 – Quebec – Thomas Faunce to General Haldimand

Respecting the removal of the naval office. (Page 59) – SN: 073033

1780/03/28 – London – Leonard Smelt to General Haldimand

Respecting Simon Metcalfe, a refugee at Montreal, and inquiring about a grant called Paranac near Lake Champlain. (Page 60) – SN: 073034

1780/03/30 – London – Bigot Armstrong to General Haldimand

The promotion of Edward Armstrong. The good conduct of the King’s (8th) Regiment. (Page 62) – SN: 073035

1780/03/30 – Montreal – Alexander Ellice & Co. to Capt. Le Maistre

Respecting Lt. Sinclair’s purchase of a company. (Page 63) – SN: 073036

No date (March 1780? – New York) – Hugh Wallace to General Haldimand

Introducing Sir Thomas Dunlop (Page 64) – SN: 073037

1780/04/02 – Montreal – Joseph Quesne to General Haldimand (in French)

That he is about to be married. (Page 65) – SN: 073038

1780/04/03 – London – Richard Rigby to General Haldimand

Captain Fraser appointed Deputy Paymaster at Montleal. The arrangements for the office at Quebec, &c. (Page 66) – SN: 073039

1780/04/04 – Jamaica – J. M. Prevost to General Haldimand (in French)

His disappointment in the command. The little prospect of his advance in Jamaica .Details of his family. Reports from Charleston, and expedition up the St. John to Nicaragua. (Page 68) – SN: 073040

1780/04/05 – London – Donald Macdonald to General Haldimand

Has obtained leave of absence and applies to sell his commission. (Page 74) – SN: 073041

1780/04/06 – London – Captain Mackay to General Haldimand

Applies for passage for his son and nephew who have obtained commissions and also for a pension for his daughter. (Page 76) – SN: 073042

1780/04/06 – London – General Gage to General Haldimand

Respecting double warrants for his pay. (Pages 78, 81) – SN: 073043

1780/04/06 – Montreal – Alexander Ellice & Co. to General Haldimand

Death of Captain McDougall. (Page 80) – SN: 073044

1780/04/07 – London – William Roy to General Haldimand

Introducing Capt. Cullen, 53rd. (Page 83) – SN: 073045

1780/04/07 – W. Pollock to General Haldimand

Forwarding the regimental accounts, and sending despatches for the army. (Page 84) – SN: 073046

1780/04/08 – London – Charles O’Hara to General Haldimand

Introducing Ensign Thompson, 31st. (Page 85) – SN: 073047

1780/04/08 – Whitehall – Under Secretary Knox to General Haldimand

Repeating his request to send his nephew, Robert Battersby, home for promotion. (Page 86) – SN: 073048

1780/04/09 – Montreal – Duncan Macdougall to General Haldimand

Thanks for allowing Captain Macdougall’s commission to be sold. (Page 87) – SN: 073049

1780/04/12 – London – Count de Bruhl to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking for information of a Saxon settler in Quebec. (Page 88) – SN: 073050

1780/04/13 – St. Laurent – Lachlan MacLean to General Haldimand

His claim to precedence in the 84th over Lieutenant McLaine. (Page 90) – SN: 073051

1780/04/18 – London – George Ogilvie to General Haldimand

Thanks for kindness to his son. (Page 93) – SN: 073052

1780/04/18 – Halifax – Thomas Batt to General Haldimand

The steps taken to protect the property of the General. The bad character of most of the people. Arrangements of Provincial corps. Family affairs. (Page 94) – SN: 073053

1780/04/20 – Jamaica – John Dalling to General Haldimand

That his (Haldimand’s) nephew has gone on an expedition, &c. (Page 98) – SN: 073054

1780/04/27 – Montreal – Thomas Cooper to Captain Mathews

Respecting claims for powder destroyed. (Page 99) – SN: 073055

1780/05/01 – Montreal – Deschambault to General Haldimand (in French)

Stating his case and asking assistance. (Page 100) – SN: 073056

1780/05/02 – Whitehall – W. Roberts to General Haldimand

Sending books for the library at Quebec. (Page 103) – SN: 073057

1780/05/07 – Colonel Neveu Sevestre to General Haldimand (in French)

That he win assist the Quartermaster General as ordered, &c. (Page 102) – SN: 073058

1780/05/09 – Quebec – Ensign Prenties to General Haldimand

Memorial for pay as Ensign in the 84th. (Page 104) – SN: 073059

1780/05/16 – Halifax – Thomas Batt to General Haldimand

No word from the property in Cumberland, Sir Richard Hughes determined to protect Haldimand’s interests. Return of the fleet dismasted. (Page 107) – SN: 073060

1780/05/16 – New York – Hugh Wallace to General Haldimand

Money matters. The worthlesness of the rebel paper money, &c. (Page 109) – SN: 073061

1780/05/17 – New York – Francis Hutchison to General Haldimand

His bad state of health. The General’s money matters, The dispersal of the fleet for Quebec by a storm, &c. (Page 111) – SN: 073062

1780/05/18 – Montreal – Alexander Ellice & Co. to Captain Mathews

Asking for passes for vessels with stores, &c., for Niagara and the upper country. (Page 114) – SN: 073063

1780/05/18 – St. Anne – William Ross to General Haldimand

Thanks for bounty; desires employment. (Page 116) – SN: 073064

1780/05/18 – Montreal – J. C. Portier to General Haldimand (in French)

Applies for license for boats for the upper country. (Page 117) – SN: 073065

1780/05/19 – Quebec – Eleazer Davies to S. Puze

Whose memorial follows. Asking him to state the facts of his imprisonment by the Americans and such other facts as would secure his (Davies’) release. (Page 118) – SN: 073066

1780/05/20 – Quebec – Severight Puze to General Haldimand

Memorial stating his hardships and those of Davies, confined a prisoner (see p. 118). Their imprisonment by and escape from the rebels. (Page 119) – SN: 073067

1780/05/22 – Montreal – Mrs. Langlade to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking for a permit for a canoe to take her to her husband at Michillimakinak. (Page 122) – SN: 073068

1780/05/23 – Montreal – George Pownall to Captain Mathews

The merchants applying for licenses for boats to the upper country agree to the conditions. (Page 123) – SN: 073069

No date – (Berthier May 1780?) – Louis Olivier to General Haldimand (in French)

Respecting the employment of two officers to assist him in the militia duties of his post and asking instructions as to billetting troops where there is no room except in houses exempt. (Page 124) – SN: 073070

1780/05/29 – Montreal – Ensign Macdougall to General Haldimand

Further as to his claim to seniority as Ensign in the 84th. (Page 126) – SN: 073071

1780/06/03 – Malbay – John Nairne to Captain Mathews

The escape of rebel prisoners. Apprehension of one. Reward offered. The barracks could be finished cheaply. (Page 130) – SN: 073072

1780/06/09 – London – John Montresor to General Haldimand

Introducing General Clarke. (Page 132) – SN: 073073

1780/06/19 – Montreal – Widow Mackay to General Haldimand (in French)

Applies for commissions for her son and nephew. (Page 133) – SN: 073074

1780/06/19 – Berthier – Louis Olivier to General Haldimand (in French)

Explaining his conduct and defending himself against certain charges. (Page 134) – SN: 073075

1780/06/20 – Stoke Prior – Lewis Guerry to General Haldimand

Thanks for leave of absence, &c. (Page 135) – SN: 073076

1780/06/20 – Quebec – J. Tanswell to General Haldimand

Praying to be allowed to draw three years’ salary as master of the English Academy in Quebec, to enable him to defray various expenses. (Page 136) – SN: 073077

1780/06/25 – Chambly – Samuel Steel to General Haldimand

Sending proceedings of Court Martial. How the prisoners are employed. (Page 138) – SN: 073078

1780/06/29 – Montreal – Alexander Macomb to Captain Mathews

Respecting a proposal to supply the posts. (Page 140) – SN: 073079

1780/07/01 – Montreal – G. Daillebout Cuisy to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking a permit to go to Detroit with goods. Has received no pay for four years except about £100 sterling. (Page 141) – SN: 073080

1780/07/05 – Montreal – Colonel Neveu Sevestre to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking for employment. (Page 142) – SN: 073081

1780/07/06 – London – Robert Hunter to General Haldimand

South Carolina has returned to allegiance. Hopes of speedy reconciliation. (Page 56) – SN: 073082

1780/07/11 – Whitehall – Sir J. Amherst to General Haldimand

Recommending Captain Green. (Page 144) – SN: 073083

1780/07/19 – Sault-au-Récollet – Ensign Prenties to Captain Mathews

Applying for his pay as Ensign in the 84th. (Page 145) – SN: 073084

1780/07/24 – Montreal – John :Macomb to Captain Mathews

Will do all he can for the relief of Simon Fraser’s family. (Page 150) – SN: 073085

1780/07/24 – Montreal – Neil Robertson to Captain Mathews

Death of Major McAlpin. Will transact the business of the loyalists till a successor is appointed and transfer the papers, &c. (Page 146) – SN: 073086

1780/07/24 – Montreal – William Dunbar to Captain Mathews

Applying for a license for Noah Timmons, at Sault-au-Recollet, a Grenadier who had distinguished

himself. (Page 148) – SN: 073087

1780/07/28 – St. Vincennes – P. Dejean to General Haldimand (in French)

Has been allowed to come to Vincennes but cannot go to Detroit. The charges against him, &c. Asks that his wife and children be allowed to join him. (Page 151) – SN: 073088

1780/07/28 – St. Vincennes – P. Dejean to Commandant at Detroit (in French)

Is out on parole. Cannot come to Detroit, but desires his wife may be sent to him. His ill-treatment, &c. (Page 153) – SN: 073089

1780/08/05 – Whitehall – Lord Amherst to General Haldimand

Major General Clarke sailing. The riots in London. The good conduct of the military. Recommends Captain Green, &c. (Page 157) – SN: 073090

1780/08/06 – London – Burgoyne to the General Haldimand

Recommending Capt. Green. (Page 158) – SN: 073091

1780/08/10 – Montreal – Dorothea Marteilhe to General Haldimand

Praying for continuance of the pension or part of it, of her deceased husband, late Judge of Common Pleas. (Page 159) – SN: 073092

1780/08/12 – Halifax – Count Dupre to General Haldimand (in French)

Attack on the convoy by privateers and he and others taken prisoners, but tbey recapture the vessel and take her into Halifax. Will proceed to Quebec. (Page 160) – SN: 073093

No date – (August 1780) – Lieutenant Mac Laine to General Haldimand

Memorial as to his seniority in his regiment and applying for leave of absence. (Page 169) – SN: 073094

178008/14 – Whitehall – Under Secretary Knox to General Haldimand

Respecting his nephew’s leave of absence, (Page 166) – SN: 073095

1780/08/14 – London – Richard Rigby to General Haldimand

Mr. Winslow appointed Deputy Paymaster in room of Drummond and Jordan, &c. (Page 167) – SN: 073096

1780/08/17 – London – James Hutton to General Haldimand

Details respecting personal friends in London. (Page 162) – SN: 073097

1780/08/19 – London – Brook Watson to General Haldimand

Introducing Mr. Winslow. (Page 172) – SN: 073098

1780/08/20 – New York – F. Hutchison to General Haldimand

Is obliged to go to Europe for his health, which is broken down in the service. (Page 173) – SN: 073099

1780/08/23 – Charlesbourg – Curé Borel to General Haldimand (in French)

Testifying to the good conduct of the troops stationed there. (Page 175) – SN: 073100

1780/08/24 – Montreal – J. Fraser to General Haldimand

Stating his services and the treatment he has met with by the deprivation of office of the paymastership, judgeship, &c.; asking for redress. (Page 176) – SN: 073101

1780/08/24 – Montreal – Edward Southouse to General Haldimand

Thanks for his son’s appointment as ensign. Desires leave of absence. (Page 181) – SN: 073102

1780/08/24 – Cork – Burgoyne to General Haldimand

Sending commission to a Deputy Muster Master General of the foreign forces.(Page 183) – SN: 073103

1780/09/04 – Quebec – A. Philip Skene to General Haldimand

With a memorial. (Page 184) – SN: 073104

1780/09/09 – New York – Hugh Wallace to General Haldimand

Settlement by Mr. Delaney. Major Hutchison dying. Great defeat of the rebels in North and South Carolina. Expedition for Virginia. (Page 185) – SN: 073105

1780/09/10 – New York – James Robinson to General Haldimand

Reports of capture of ships by rebels. Rebels to the southward defeated by Cornwallis. Attempts to get the people to unite with Britain. The excesses of the rebels help these attempts but they are hindered by rebel talk in Britain. Quarrels between French and Americans. French troops blockaded in Rhode Island. Desertion from Washington’s army. Hutchison dying. The great expense of living, &c. (Page 186) – SN: 073106

1780/09/11 – Widow Delisle to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking assistance. (Page 190) – SN: 073107

1780/09/18 – Antigua – Colonel Christie to General Haldimand

His arrival and command at Antigua and St. Christopher. Defeat of French and Spanish fleets by Rodney. Projected attack on Jamaica abandoned. Rodney supposed to have gone’ to North America to join Arbuthnot and Graves. Family news. (Page 191) – SN: 073108

1780/09/28 – Montreal – Richard Dobie to Captain Mathews

Asking as to the determination about the Seigniory of Sorel. (Page 193) – SN: 073109

1780/10/02 – Quebec – Lieutenant Gray to General Haldimand

Requesting leave of absence. (Page 194) – SN: 073110

1780/10/08 – Montreal – John Macomb to Captain Mathews

That he has sent ten’pounds to Mrs. Simon Fraser. (Page 195) – SN: 073111

1780/10/09 – Quebec – Lieutenant Buchan to General Haldimand

Asking leave of absence. (Page 196) – SN: 073112

1780/10/09 – La Prairie – James Davidson to General Haldimand

Asking leave to sell his commission as Surgeon. (Page 197) – SN: 073113

1780/10/10 – Montreal – Widow Desaunier to General Haldimand (in French)

Sending some fruit. (Page 199) – SN: 073114

1780/10/12 – Sorel – Dr. Scott to General Haldimand

Suicide of Major Hughes. Represents his own situation and asks redress. (Page 200) – SN: 073115

1780/10/13 – Lieutenant Delgarno to General Haldimand

Applying for leave of absence. (Page 205) – SN: 073116

1780/10/14 – Montreal – H. Watson Powell to General Haldimand

Has been unable to leave for the upper posts on account of the wind. (Page 207) – SN: 073117

1780/10/15 – Boucherville – Noyelle Fleurimont to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking leave to retire. (Page 208) – SN: 073118

1780/10/16 – Malbaie – L. St. André to General Haldimand

Progress of the barracks; asks directions as to provisions, &c., for the winter. (Page 209) – SN: 073119

1780/10/19 – Montreal – Widow Mackay to General Haldimand (in French)

Respecting commissions for her children. (Page 212) – SN: 073120

1780/10/25 – Quebec – Mrs. Ann Gordon to General Haldimand

Asking for assistance on the ground of being an old soldier suffering from wounds. (Page 213) – SN: 073121

1780/10/26 – St. Ours – Curé Porlier to General Haldimand (in French)

Recommending his nephew for a situation. (Page 214) – SN: 073122

1780/10/26 – Montreal – Richard Dobie to Captain Mathews

Will proceed to Quebec to execute the deed of sale of Sorel. (Page 215) – SN: 073123

1780/11/06 – Montreal – Colonel Neveu Sevestre to General Haldimand (in French)

With applications from officers for leave to retire. (Page 216) – SN: 073124

No date (November 1780) – Baby to the two Captains of Militia at Kamouraska (in French)

Their commissions to be read at the church door. The two companies to be equally divided. The seat of honour at church to be common to both. (Page 217) – SN: 073125

1780/11/13 – Montreal – Thomas Scott to General Haldimand

Sir John Johnson’s conduct and courage during the late expedition. (Page 218) – SN: 073126

1780/11/15 – Boucherville – Laperière to General Haldimand (in French)

Asks to be allowed to wait till February before coming to render foi et hommage. (Page 219) – SN: 073127

1780/12/07 – Montreal – Alex. Ellice & Co. to Captain Mathews

Asks as to the disposal of Colonel Bolton’s effects and of £1,500 lying for Captain Butler to pay for a company. (Page 220) – SN: 073128

1780/12/12 – New York – Rocheblave to General Haldimand (in French)

His escape from Virginia, and asks that his pay he given to his wife. Asks that help he sent to Major Brugeslord (?). Disaster in North Carolina. Hopes Cornwallis will retrieve it. The Spaniards beginning to reap the fruits of their help to the Americans, &c. (Page 221) – SN: 073129

1780/12/12 – New York – Captain Lamothe to General Haldimand (in French)

Has been paroled. Will sail in the spring fleet for Canada. (Page 223) – SN: 073130

1780/12/18 – Montreal – J. Fraser to General Haldimand

Has investigated with Mr. Bellettre the- road Acts, &c. The hindrances to road work being done. (Page 224) – SN: 073131

1780/12/21 – Colonel Neveu Sevestre to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking that a militiaman failing in corvée duty should be pardoned. (Page 227) – SN: 073132

1780/12/28 – Montreal – Thomas Scott to General Haldimand

Offers to help in raising a company of rangers. (Page 228) – SN: 073133

1780/12/28 – Montreal – Widow Desaunier to General Haldimand(in French)

Letter with good wishes. (Page 229) – SN: 073134

1780/12/29 – Montreal – Lieutenant Crofts to Captain Mathews

Asks leave to sail by way of Boston on leave of absence. (Page 230) – SN: 073135

No date (December 1780) – Ensign Prenties to Haldimand

Asks extension of leave or permission to sell out. (Page 232) – SN: 073136

No date (December 1780) – Captain Macdougall to Haldimand

States his services and prays leave to sell out. (Page 234) – SN: 073137

No date (December 1780) – Captain Macdougall to Haldimand

Asking leave to purchase the majority. (Page 237) – SN: 073138

(December) – Boucherville – Fontaine de la Belcour to the Haldimand (in French)

Seeking for employment. (Page 239) – SN: 073139

No date – (December 1780) – Berrie to Haldimand (in French)

The abundance of grain as shown by the tythes, &c., on the banks of the Chambly and in the parishes of Varennes and Verchères. (Page 24l) – SN: 073140

No date. Boese to the same (in French).

Memorandum as to a man. Christian Gottfried Boese, supposed to have died in Quebec, giving an account of his employment 10 or 12 years before. (Page 243) – SN: 073141

No date

Statement (in French) of Militia of the district of Three Rivers. (Page 245) – SN: 073142

No date (December 1780) – Felix Berry to General Haldimand (in French)

Can get no news of the man Boese (see pp. 243-244) (Page 246) – SN: 073143

No date (December 1780) De Fleury Deschambault to General Haldimand (in French)

Applying for a lieutenancy in the Emigrants. (Page 247) – SN: 073144