B.075 – LETTERS TO GENERAL HALDIMAND, AS GOVERNOR OF QUEBEC, 1783: -VoL. IV

B.075·1 – B – BM. 21,735-1

LETTERS TO GENERAL HALDIMAND, AS GOVERNOR OF QUEBEC, 1783: -VoL. IV, PART 1.

1783/01/08 – Vaudreuil – Lotbinière to General Haldimand:(in French)

New Year’s good wishes. (Page 1) – SN: 075001

1783/01/08 – Detroit – Lamothe to Captain Mathews (in French)

Asking for an allowance for a house to lodge in. (Page 2) – SN: 075002

1783/01/17 – Carleton Island – Ensign Pringle to Captain Mathews

Requesting his influence to obtain promotion. (Page 3) – SN: 075003

1783/01/17 – Carleton Island – Malcolm Fraser to Captain Mathews

With contingent accounts of the 84th. The detatohmont of the 34th driven back by a gale four times trying to make for Nisllara. (Page 5) – SN: 075004

1783/02/08 – Quebec – Fautard to General Haldimand (in French)

Thanks for his release and pledges himself to give no occasion of complaint, &c. (Page 6) – SN: 075005

1783/02/17 – Montreal – B. Frobisher to Captain Mathews

Thanks for being appointed Commissioner of the Peace. (Page 7) – SN: 075006

1783/02/19 – Whitehall – Lord Amherst to General Haldimand

Messrs. Harley and Drummond displeased at their agent. Mr. Cochrane; have appointed Mr. Gordon. (Page 8) – SN: 075007

1783/02/19 – Whitehall – Lord Amherst to General Haldimand

That his letter has been shown to the King and General Bude. In present state of uncertainty it could not be acted on. Sir Guy Carleton is going out. Sir Charles Grey is to set out to withdraw troops from New York. (Page 9) – SN: 075008

1783/02019 – London – General Bude to General Haldimand (in French)

Strongly recommending him not to ask his recall at present, in view of the altered circumstances. (Page 11) – SN: 075009

1783/03/03 – J. A. Gray to General Haldimand

Applies for an appointment in the commissariat. (Page 13) – SN: 075010

No date – Captain Wittgenstein to General Haldimand (in French)

Certificate of good conduct of Ensign Passeneau (Pinceauneau). (Sao pp. 40 to 42). (Page 45) – SN: 075011

1783/03/11 – P. Rocheblave to General Haldimand (in French)

Plan for uniting and strengthening the parts of America left in British possession, taking these as all the territory possessed by France before the last war, including the Mississippi, New Orleans, &c. (Page 14) – SN: 075012

1783/03/13 – Montreal – Edward Southouse to General Haldimand

Applying for his son’s promotion. (Page 26) – SN: 075013

1783/03/17 – Montreal – Colin Campbell to Captain Mathews

Applying for licence to marry. (Page 27) – SN: 075014

1783/03/20 – London – Cox, Muir & Cox to General Haldimand

Asking that the body of General Ogilvie’s son, killed at Quebec, may be sent home to be buried. (Page 28) – SN: 075015

1783/03/20 – Montreal – Sergeant Greenwood to Captain Mathews

That be has been detained by illness at Carleton Island, Asks a pass to Detroit to settle his atfairs there. (Page 30) – SN: 075016

1783/03/22 – Barbadoes – General Christie to General Haldimand

No authentic news of peace. Is going to England and will write from London. Hostilities will cease on 3rd April. (Page 31) – SN: 075017

1783/03/23 – Montreal – Charles Giasson to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking money to help to go in spring to get off Indian effects left at Three Rivers. (Page 33) – SN: 075018

No date (No signature) ____ to General Haldimand (in French)

Begs pardon for his disobedience and asks for assistance to pay his debts. (Page 34) – SN: 075019

1783/03/24 – Bideord, Devon – Mrs. Pilot to General Haldimand

Asks for a pair of colours for her boy, that the half pay may help his education. (Page 35) – SN: 075020

1783/03/24 – General Budé to General Haldimand (in French)

Reiterating advice not to give up the Government. The articles of peace will leave much to be done for the settlement of limits, &c., as well as for his own interests. Lady Acland sends recognition to Captain Simpson tor his attention to Colonel Acland after be was wounded. (Page 36) – SN: 075021

1783/03/25 – London – George Ross to General Haldimand

Introducing Mr. John Fraser. Political changes. (Page 39) – SN: 075022

1783/03/27 – Montreal – Colonel Neveu Sevestre to General Haldimand (in French)

Defending Sergeant Lachapelle and Ensign Pinceauneau and accusing Captain Dupuis of insubordination, &c. (Page 40) – SN: 075023

1783/03/27 – London – Robert Hunter to General Haldimand

His opinion of the shameful terms of peace, and their effects. (Page 43) – SN: 075024

1783/03/27 – London – A. Gordon to General Haldimand

Thanks for attention to his recommendations. (Page 44) – SN: 075025

1783/03/28 – Joachim Lemoine to General Haldimand (in French)

Appealing against the order to build another bridge at Verchères. (Page 46) – SN: 075026

1783/03/28 – London – Phyn & Ellice to Robert Ellice (?)

Respecting the steps to be taken to obtain a settlement of Lt. Governor Sinclair’s bills. (Page 48) – SN: 075027

1783/03/28 – London – John Watts to Haldimand

Thanks for kindness, The feeling on the terms of peace being known, renders all government nearly impossible. The loyal American subjects left to their fate. (Page 50) – SN: 075028

1783/03/31 – J. E (llis?) to Robert Ellis

Declaration of peace. Business prospects. The independence of the thirteen provinces admitted. The proposed boundaries, &c. (Page 52) – SN: 075029

1783/03/31 – Horse Guards – Charles Gould to Haldimand

Remarks on the court martial held at the instance of Brigadier Maclean. (Page 55) – SN: 075030

1783/04/02 – London – Lord Montague to Haldimand

Recommending Captain Cullen. (Page 59) – SN: 075031

1783/04/03 – Montreal – Surgeon Blake to Haldimand

Applying for license to marry. (Page 60) – SN: 075032

1783/04/07 – Montreal – Rocheblave to Haldimand (in French)

Enclosing memo of plan for strengthening British America (see pp. 14 to 25). Requests a settlement of his claims, &c. (Page 61) – SN: 075033

1783/04/07 – Montreal – Rocheblave to Captain Mathews (in French)

Stating his claims and requesting a settlement. (Page 63) – SN: 075034

1783/04/07 – Montreal – Robert Ellice to Captain Mathews

Thanking the General on behalf of the merchants. (Page 65) – SN: 075035

1783/04/10 – New York – General Robertson to General Haldimand

Recommending Mr. Smith, a refugee loyalist. (Page 66) – SN: 075036

1783/04/11 – Montreal – Giasson to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking permission to trade to Three Rivers, to help him with respect to his creditors. (Page 67) – SN: 075037

1783/04/15 – London – John Watts to General Haldimand

Political news. Administration formed. The critical state of affairs. (Page 68) – SN: 075038

1783/04/16 – London – Robert Rashleigh & Co to General Haldimand

Forwarding despatches. (Page 69) – SN: 075039

1783/04/16 – Joseph Judge to General Haldimand

States his past services; his hopes for a place and the loss of the prospect by the change of Ministry. (Page 71) – SN: 075040

1783/04/19 – Whitehall – Lord North to General Haldimand

Foreign troops ordered home. Arrangements to be made to meet changed circumstances. Leave of absence for Mr. Pownall. (Page 73) – SN: 075041

1783/04/21 – George Ross to General Haldimand

With letter for Mr. Fraser. (Page 76) – SN: 075042

1783/04/23 – Halifax – John Small to General Haldimand (in French)

That his properties in Nova Scotia were threatened with confiscation, which has been averted. (Page 77) – SN: 075043

1783/04/24 – Quebec – Thomas Ainslie to Captain Mathews

Asks for an interview with the General on the affairs of his (Ainslie’s) office. (Page 79) – SN: 075044

1783/04/28 – Montreal – Roeheblave to General Haldimand (in French)

Proposing a plan to settle the upper county with loyalists, Germans and Acadians, so as to secure the territory on the Mississippi to the British. (Page 81) – SN: 075045

1783/04/28 – Barbadoes – E. Mathew to General Haldimand

Introducing Mr. Ritzema. (Page 75) – SN: 075046

1783/04/29 – Edinburg – J. Houston to General Haldimand

Recommending Mr. Forbes, an officer in the 99th. (Page 80) – SN: 075047

1783/04/30 – Montreal – Widow Duverge to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking help on the ground of her husband’s services. (Page 84) – SN: 075048

1783/05/02 – St. François, Rivière du Sud – Bedard.

, Priest, to General Haldimand (in French)

Thanks for h is assistance to the sick and poor. (Page 85) – SN: 075049

1783/05/10 – Montreal – Edward Southouse to General Haldimand

Applying for an ensigney for his son on the grounds of his claims for his salary as. attorney general. unpaid in consequence of his capture. (Page 86) – SN: 075050

1783/05/11 – Repentigny – François Payet to General Haldimand (in French)

Asks that timber left at Repentigny, it not wanted, be allowed to be disposed of for religious or charitable purposes. (Page 90) – SN: 075051

1783/05/15 – Halifax – W. Handfield to Haldimand

Sending a box. (Page 92) – SN: 075052

1783/05/18 – Halifax – Charles Dixon to Haldimand

Informing him of the danger of losing the estate of Shipody; the steps taken to avert it and what must be done. 93 – SN: 075053

1783/05/19 – Montreal – Neveu Sevestre to Haldimand (in French)

Reminding tho General of his claims. (Page 95) – SN: 075054

1783/05/24 – St. Maurice – A. Dumas to Haldimand (in French)

That the severe winter and bad weather in spring have hindered the repairs, &c , to the Forges. Asks two months’ delay to have everything in order. (Page 96) – SN: 075055

1783/05/26 – Montreal – Robert Ellice to Captain Mathews

Respecting a settlement of Lt. Governor Sinclair’s bills. (Page 98) – SN: 075056

1783/05/28 – (Montreal) – Captain Brehm to General Haldimand

The pavilion is being cleared. Asks that orders be given to the officers not to force the barrackmaster to act contrary to instructions. (Page 99) – SN: 075057

1783/05/30 – P. Minchin to Captain Mathews

Applying for leave of absence. (Page 100) – SN: 075058

1783/05/31 – St. John’s – Lieutenant Hollier to Captain Mathews

Applying for promotion. (Page 101) – SN: 075059

1783/06/01 – Chambly – R. Boileau to Captain Mathews (in French)

Applying for leave to resign. (Page 102) – SN: 075060

1783/06/02 – Montreal – Colonel Neveu Sevestre to General Haldimand (in French)

Recommending Antoine Dnprez to succeed P. Boileau as Captain of Militia. (Page 104) – SN: 075061

1783/06/05 – Rivière du Chêne – Major Jessup to Brigadier St. Leger

Will send what men be can to the works at Isle aux Noix. General de Riedesel to be notified why the number required cannot be sent. (Page 106) – SN: 075062

1783/06/09 – Montreal – Edward Southouse, to Captain Mathews

Respecting the chance of his son’s getting a commission, &c. (Page 107) – SN: 075063

1783/06/10 – Quebec – General Clarke to General Haldimand

Enters into explanation and defence of his conduct towards Haldimand, which led to a coldness on the part of the latter. (Page 110) – SN: 075064

1783/06/11 – London – General Christie to General Haldimand

Reports of Haldimand leaving Canada. Thanks for favours. (Page 111b) – SN: 075065

1783/06/12 – Quebec – Lieutenant Gray to General Haldimand

Applying for leave of absence. (Page 112) – SN: 075066

1783/06/15 – London – H. S. Conway to General Haldimand

Leave of absence for Lieutenant . Gore, 34th. (Page 114) – SN: 075067

1783/06/16 – Three Rivers – Corbin to General Haldimand (in French)

Represents as churchwarden the delay that will be caused by want of land for building a Presbytere, and asking a grant. (Page 115) – SN: 075068

1783/06/18 – LA Prairie – A. Dupré to General Haldimand (in French)

Applying for the succession to Captain Boileau of the Militia at Chambly. (Page 116) – SN: 075069

1783/06/13 – Montreal – John Burke to General Haldimand

Communicating the suspicious conduct of two newly arrived French priests and the excitement among the French Canadian population. (Page 117) – SN: 075070

1783/07/02 – Niagara – Captain LeMaistre to General Haldimand

For leave of absence. (Page 120) – SN: 075071

1783/07/03 – Quebec – James Grant to Captain Mathews

Return of provisions. Will furnish casks for victualling the transports. (Page 121) – SN: 075072

1783/07/03 – Quebec – Robert Ellice to Captain Mathews

With memorial praying for oompensation for the burning by the rebels of their mills on the Mohawk River. (Page 123) – SN: 075073

1783/07/07 – Montreal – St. Luc Lacorne to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking permission for Sieur Jautarred to practice as an advocate. (Page 127) – SN: 075074

1783/07/10 – Sorel – Dr. Scott to General Haldimand

That he has published an account of the treatment to which he has been exposed as chaplain. (Page 128) – SN: 075075

1783/07/11 – St. John’s – A. P. Skene to Captain Mathews

That the prisoners from Montreal and Coteau du Irac have been sent to Isle aux Noix. (Page 130) – SN: 075076

1783/07/14 – Michillimakinak – George Macbeath to Robert Ellice

Represents his large advances to Government at the post and urges a settlement. (Page 230) – SN: 075077

1783/07/14 – Montreal – St. George Dupré, to General Haldimand (in French)

Thanks for his appointment as voyer of the District of Montreal. (Page 131) – SN: 075078

1783/07/15 – St. François – Luc Schmid to General Haldimand (in French)

Transmitting an application from the St. Francis Indians for help to build a church, and for flour and pork, &c. Petitions sent to allow priests to come from Europe. (Page 132) – SN: 075079

1783/07/17 – Montreal – J. Burke to General Haldimand

With abstract of the trial of a man charged with rape.(Page 134) – SN: 075080

1783/07/17 – Montreal – Jacob Jordan to Captain Mathews

Asking a pass for Jacob Vanderheyden to go to Albany with furs.(Page 135) – SN: 075081

1783/07/18 – Quebec – Archibald McLaine to Captain Mathews

Asking a pass to enable him to go to New York. (Page 136) – SN: 075082

1783/07/21 – Montreal – Robert Ellice to Captain Mathews

That his debtors are disposing of property at Detroit. Asks for the General’s interference, &c.(Page 137) – SN: 075083

1783/07/21 – Montreal – John Burke to Captain Mathews

Applying for the renewal of his license (which is lost) to practise as a notary.(Page 138) – SN: 075084

1783/07/22 – St. Anne – Giasson to General Haldimand (in French)

Applying for a license to trade at Three Rivers among the Indians. (Page 140) – SN: 075085

1783/07/24 – General Clarke to General Haldimand

Giving his sanction to the issue of license to Captain Powlett to mary his (Clark’s) niece. (Page 141) – SN: 075086

1783/07/28 – Montreal – Chatellier to Captain Mathews (in French)

For the issue of a licence to practice as a notary. (Page 142) – SN: 075087

1783/07/?? – Montreal – A. P. Skene to Captain Mathews

The prisoners from Coteau du Lac, &c, for Isle aux Noix are expected in a day Or two. (Page 143) – SN: 075088

1783/08/02 – Quebec – Charles Stewart to Captain Mathews

That on his going to England Mr. Deschenaux will conduct his business as a notary. Asking that inquiry he made about a runaway negro boy. (Page 144) – SN: 075089

1783/08/02 – Frognall – Lord Sydney to General Haldimand

Thanks for congratulations on his advancement, &c. (Page 145) – SN: 075090

1783/08/04 – New York – Hugh Wallace to General Haldimand

Introducing W. Delancy, a refugee loyalist. (Page 146) – SN: 075091

1783/08/04 – London – General Christie to General Haldimand

Is happy to find that he (Haldimand) has determined to remain in Canada. That he (Christie) intends to push for a staff appointment in Canada. Reduction of two battalions of the 60^th. (Page 147) – SN: 075092

1783/08/08 – New York – Hugh Wallace to General Haldimand

The loyalists ordered to leave the country and property proscribed. Has lost all. The losses on Shipody. Has sent all papers. (Page 152) – SN: 075093

1783/08/08 – New York – William Bayard to General Haldimand

The confiscation of all property by the rebels. He goes to England ruined. Recommends Patrick Smyth, a loyalist, going to Quebec. (Page 154) – SN: 075094

1783/08/08 – Whitehall – George A. North to General Haldimand

Recommending Ensign St. Germaine. (Page 156) – SN: 075095

1783/08/09 – London – W. Pollock to General Haldimand

Expecting the General home had prevented him from writing. No vessels under orders for Quebec. &c. (Page 150) – SN: 075096

1783/08/10 – New York – David Colden to General Haldimand

Introducing Mr. Delaney, a refugee loyalist. (Page 157) – SN: 075097

1783/08/11 – Quebec – J. G. C. DeLery to General Haldimand (in French)

Applying for a passport for his son going to Europe. (Page 158) – SN: 075098

1783/08/13 – Montreal – Brassier to General Haldimand (in French)

Sending present of pears. (Page 159) – SN: 075099

1783/08/15 – Hanover – General Budd to Haldimand (in French)

Has come here with Prince William at the King’s request. Desires him to send furs for Prince Frederick (Duke of York) and Prince William (Duke of Clarence). The King’s satisfaction at Haldimand’s remaining in Page (Page 160) – SN: 075100

1783/08/16 – Whitehall – Lord North to General Riedesel

Peace concluded; the troops of Brunswick to return to Europe. The King’s approbation of the General’s conduct. (Page 70) – SN: 075101

1783/08/17 – Quebec – George Allsopp to Haldimand

Applying for a pass to go to New York and return, to settle the business affairs of Watson and Rashleigh, &c. (Page 162) – SN: 075102

1783/08/18 – Montreal – Robert Ellice & Co. .to Captain Mathews

Enclosing petition relative to the bills drawn by Lt. Governor Sinclair. (Page 164) – SN: 075103

1783/08/18 – Claremont – R. Cossit to Haldimand

That a number of loyalists on Connecticut River desire to come to Quebec to settle. (Page 166) – SN: 075104

1783/08/23 – New York – Samuel Hake to Haldimand

Introducing John Driver, a refugee loyalist. (Page 167) – SN: 075105

1783/08/27 – St. Michel – Ensign McKay to Haldimand (in French)

Asking leave of absence for himself and cousin. Their uncle’s promise to purchase their steps. (Page 168) – SN: 075106

1783/08/30 – New York – Hugh Wallace to Haldimand

Introducing Patrick Smith, a refugee loyalist. (Page 170) – SN: 075107

No date – (About August) – Boucherville to Haldimand (in French)

Represents his distressed situation. (Page 171) – SN: 075108

1783/09/01 – Montreal – John Burke to Captain Mathews

Thanks for his license as notary. Secret measures to elect representatives to the British Government to state the grievances of Canadians. (Page 172) – SN: 075109

1783/09/01 – Montreal – Robert Ellice & Co. to Captain Mathews

Arsking an answer to memorial. (Page 174) – SN: 075110

1783/09/03 – Deptord – W. Chambers to General Haldimand

Thanks for recommendation by which he was made Post Captain. (Page 175) – SN: 075111

1783/09/04 – London – Board of Claims to General Haldimand

Notifying their appointment to inquire into the claims of American loyalists, &c. (Page 176) – SN: 075112

1783/09/08 – Carleton Island – Malcolm Fraser to Captain Mathews

Respecting the accounts of the 84th. (Page 177) – SN: 075113

1783/09/08 – Captain Campbell to General Haldimand

Respecting the proposal of Major Nairne to sell his majority, and the situation of the different Captains in the 44th. (Page 179) – SN: 075114

1783/09/09 – St. Anne – Giasson to the same (in French)

Asking a pass to ,trade up the Lièvre. (Page 182) – SN: 075115

1783/09/09 – Halifax – John Small to General Haldimand

New York to be evacuated next month. Thanks for benefits. Recommending Captain Munro and Ensign Holland. (Page 184) – SN: 075116

1783/09/09 – Warwick Castle – C. J. Greville, to General Haldimand

Introducing Lieutenant Blick, 44th. (Page 187) – SN: 075117

1783/09/11 – Montreal – Robert Ellice & Co. to Captain Mathews

With a second memorial. (Page 188) – SN: 075118

1783/09/16 – Quebec – A. P. Skene to General Haldimand

Applying for leave of absence. (Page 192) – SN: 075119

1783/09/18 – Montreal – Walter Sutherland to General Haldimand

Sending claim for scout money. (Page 195) – SN: 075120

1783/09/21 – Montreal – Deschambault to General Haldimand (in French)

Respecting the petitions to the King, the election of delegates, &c, by the French Canadians. (Page 197) – SN: 075121

1783/09/25 – Montreal – Jacob Jordan to Captain Mathews

Offers to cash Government bills drawn on the Treasury. (Page 200) – SN: 075122

1783/09/29 – Sorel – Rev. Dr. Scott to General Haldimand

Stating the wrongs he has suffered as chaplain. (Page 201) – SN: 075123

1783/10/02 – Montreal – James Symington to Captain Mathews

Asking a pass for Niagara. (Page 206) – SN: 075124

1783/10/02 – Montreal – Giasson to General Haldimand (in French)

Reiterates his request for a pass for the Lièvre. (Page 207) – SN: 075125

1783/10/16 – Quebec – Captain C. Campbell to General Haldimand

His feelings at the promotion of bis junior, Captain Mathews. Desires to know if his conduct has been reprehensible. (Page 209) – SN: 075126

1783/10/17 – Quebec – Robert Ellice to Major Mathews

Respecting bills for stores, &c. (Page 210) – SN: 075127

1783/10/17 – Quebec – Robert Ellice to Major Mathews

Sending a third memorial respecting Lt. Governor Sinclair’s bills. (Page 212) – SN: 075128

1783/10/?? Edward Abbott to Major Mathews

Is afraid of arrest for debt. (Page 213) – SN: 075129

1783/10/22 – Quebec – Robert Ellice to Major Mathews

Applies for decision on the claim for the burning of mills on the Mohawk.(Page 214) – SN: 075130

1783/10/22 – New York – Hugh Wallace to General Haldimand

New York to be evacuated on 15th November. Confiscation of property of loyalists; settlement for Maryland property. The affairs of Shipody. All lands in Nova Scotia being given to loyalists and half pay officers. (Page 215) – SN: 075131

1783/10/23 – Quebec – Thomas Dunn to Major Mathews

Has examined accounts. (Page 219) – SN: 075132

1783/10/23 – Montreal – Jacob Jordan to Major Mathews

Has lodged the money ordered. (Page 220) – SN: 075133

1783/10/26 – Montreal – Widow Duffy to General Haldimand (in French)

The orchards have failed, so that she can send no fruit, but sends a box of ginseng with kind messages. (Page 221) – SN: 075134

1783/10/27 – Quebec – Robert Ellice to Major Mathews

Desires to know the General’s decision about the mills. Asks pass for himself and two servants to cross Lake Champlain. (Page 223) – SN: 075135

1783/10/30 – Montreal – James Hughes to Major Mathews

Desires permission to sail to England by way of New York. (Page 224) – SN: 075136

1783/11/02 – Charleston – A. Turnbull to General Haldimand

Introducing Colonel de Miranda. (Page 225) – SN: 075137

1783/11/03 – Montreal – Deschambault to General Haldimand (in French)

Thanks for kindness to his son. (Page 226) – SN: 075138

1783/11/06 – (London) – W. Pollock to General Haldimand

Apologies for not writing. Has sent despatches. All the treaties signed but that with Holland. (Page 227) – SN: 075139

1783/11/06 – Montreal – Robert Ellice to Major Mathews

Application for loss on rum lent to the Government and returned, and other business matters. (Page 228) – SN: 075140

1783/11/07 – Quebec – General Clarke to General Haldimand

Representing the hard. ship of his being refused the pay and allowances of his rank 8S Lieutenant General. (Page 232) – SN: 075141

1783/11/10 – Montreal – James McGill and B. Frobisher to F. Mers

Warrant to convey a lunatic loyalist to the General Hospital, Quebec. (Page 235) – SN: 075142

1783/11/11 – St. John’s – Robert Ellice to Major Mathews

Complains that a parcel of his peltries has been prevented from passing St. John’s to the States. (Page 236) – SN: 075143

1783/11/16 – Quebec – Colonel Hope to the Bishop of Quebec (in French)

Remonstrance signed by Colonel Hope and A. Mabane, against the conduct of the Seminary in not paying respect to the Governor on his leaving for Europe. (Page 237) – SN: 075144

1783/11/17 – Quebec – General Clarke to General Haldimand

Acknowledges receipt of information of the reduction of the staff and permission for him to return to Europe. Cannot sail till next summer, and hopes the cause of the delay will be properly represented. (Page 238) – SN: 075145

1783/11/20 – Montreal – O. Bowen to Haldimand

Asking the General’s intererence to make Colonel DePeyster deliver up his two daughters-in-law, taken prisoners by the Delawares but given over to Colonel DePeyster at Detroit. Page 239 – SN: 075146

1783/11/24 – Montreal – Colonel Nteveu Sevestre to Haldimand (in French)

Asking for an appointment. (Page 241) – SN: 075147

1783/11/24 – Montreal – Peace Commissioners to Haldimand

Recommending the appointment of an Inspector of Police. (Page 243) – SN: 075148

1783/11/28 – St. John’s – George Smyth

Certificate of character to Mr. Sutherland. (Page 244) – SN: 075149

1783/11/28 – St. John’s – James Sutherland to Major Mathews

With certificate of character in answer to the charges of Lieutenant Hunter. (See p. 244). (Page 245) – SN: 075150

1783/12/02 – Major Faunce to Major Mathews

Respecting a child of the late Mr. Gordon, Clerk of the Crown. (Page 246) – SN: 075151

1783/12/03 – London – Captain Twiss to General Haldimand

Has had a conversation with Lord North about the treaty of peace, &c. Has not yet been able to do business with the board of ordnance. Offers to supply Gibraltar with timber from Canada. (Page 248) – SN: 075152

1783/12/06 – (London) – Pollock to General Haldimand

Despatches sent. Proposed abolition of the East India charter. Fall of the Company’s stock. (Page 250) – SN: 075153

1783/12/06 – Hôpital General – St. Therese de Jesus to General Haldimand (in French)

Applying for relief, as the poor under their care will be left destitute, owing to the failure of crops, &c. (Page 252) – SN: 075154

1783/12/07 – Quebec – Major Mathews to (0. Bowen)

Orders have been sent to Colonel DePeyster to send down the two girls. (See p. 239.) (Page 254) – SN: 075155

1783/12/08 – Montreal – Major Leake to General Haldimand

Thanks for his promotion to the majority of the Royal Regiment of New York. (Page 255) – SN: 075156

1783/12/08 – Montreal – Robert Ellice & Co. to Captain Mathews

Relative to subsistence to the rangers, &c. (Page 257) – SN: 075157

1783/12/28 – Montreal – Montgoltier to General Haldimand (in French)

Prays for the continuance of the General’s goodness in spite of religious questions. (Page 258) – SN: 075158

1783/12/29 – Three Rivers – George Tonnancour to General Haldimand (in French)

With wishes for the General’s happiness, &c.(Page 260) – SN: 075159

1783/12/31 – Three Rivers – Mailles to General Haldimand (in French )

New Year’s wishes. (Page 261) – SN: 075160

1783/12/31 – No signature, to General Haldimand (in French)

New Year s wishes and expressions of admiration. (Page 263) – SN: 075161

1784/08/06 – J. R. Muller

Power of attorney. (Page 149) – SN: 075162

B.75-2. B. M. 21,735-2.

LETTERS TO GENERAL HALDIMAND AS GOVERNOR OF QUEBEC, 1’784. VOLUME IV, PART II.

No date (January 1784) – W. Johnson to Captain Mathews

Applying for batt and forage. (Page 1) – SN: 075163

No date (January) Lady Harriet Acland to Gen. Budé

Asking his influence for the advancement of Captain Simpson, 31st. (Page 2) – SN: 075164

1784/01/09 – London – George Ross to General Haldimand

Bankruptcy of John Fraser. Changes in tho administration. Pitt First Lord of the Treasury. (Page 3) – SN: 075165

1784/01/16 – Treasury to Captain Twiss

To send statement of his accounts as Commanding Engineer. (Page 5) – SN: 075166

1784/01/22 – Carleton Island – Malcolm Fraser to Mac (Dougall)

Has received account. Excepts reduction. Concerning the piper’s claim, resignation of ensign, &c. (Page 6) – SN: 075167

1784/01/26 – Montreal – John Ibey to General Haldimand

Asks for a pass to the Colonies to bring his family, with certificate. (Page 8) – SN: 075168

1784/01/26 – Montreal – Edward Southouse to General Haldimand

Asking a few days leave for his son, Ensign Southouse, 29th. (Page 11) – SN: 075169

1784/01/27 – Oswegatchie – Ann U. Sparham to General Haldimand

Asking assistance, having lost all. (Page 13) – SN: 075170

1784/01/28 – Plymouth – J. Irving to General Haldimand

Inquiring as to lands near Mobile granted, to him. Asks if grants of land can be obtained in New Brunswick. (Page 14) – SN: 075171

1784/01/29 – Montreal – Robert Ellice & Co. to Major Mathews

Asking if the orders to prevent furs going to the States are still in force. Desiring to have the warrant for subsistence of the rangers. (Page 15) – SN: 075172

1784/02/02 – Montreal – Thérèse Guebert to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking a pass for herself, mother and sister, to go to New York to her father. (Page 16) – SN: 075173

1784/02/04 – Captain Twiss to General Haldimand

That he has seen Lord North. His unsatisfactory interview with Lord Townshend, who does not care to see any plans of Quebec. The confusion in political affairs in Britain. Hopes to arrange about the timber at Quebec. (Page 17) – SN: 075174

1784/02/09 – Montreal – Duncan Macdougall to Major Mathews

Respecting Ensign Macdougall’s resignation. (Page 21) – SN: 075175

1784/02/13 – Paris – Lord Dorset to General Haldimand

Recommending Nicolas Broillet. (Page 23) – SN: 075176

1784/02/13 – Three Rivers – St. Ours to General Haldimand (in French)

Praying that Mr. Tonnancour and his family, in consequence of the burning of his house, may be allowed to lodge at the General Hospital. (Page 24) – SN: 075177

1784/02/16 – Robert Ellice to Major Mathews

Asking if trade would be allowed with Niagara during the summer. Asks for a pass to visit the upper posts. (Page 26) – SN: 075178

1784/02/19 – Porlier to General Haldimand (in French)

Asks a pass for a woman to enable her to visit her husband at Albany. (Page 29) – SN: 075179

1784/02/19 – St. Ours – George Davison to General Haldimand

Asking leave to go to the Southern Colonies. (Page 30) – SN: 0705180

1784/03/06 – Quebec – Bishop of Quebec to Major Mathews (in French)

Has named a missionary for the Sault St. Louis. (Page 31) – SN: 0705181

1784/03/09 – Rivière du Loup – George Davison to Major Mathews

Thanks for leave of absence. (Page 32) – SN: 0705182

1784/03/10 – Quebec – Thomas Forsyth to Major Mathews

Respecting goods furnished Colonel DePeyster at Detroit, and other money matters. (Page 33) – SN: 0705183

1784/03/10 – Montreal – Yohannes Decker to General Haldimand

Asking that means be adopted to have a negro boy, his property .restored to him. (Page 35) – SN: 0705184

1784/03/15 – Chass (Cohoes?)Porter to General Haldimand

Reporting the brutal treatment to Captain White and his son, who had gone to dispose of property and remove his family to Canada. (Page 38) – SN: 0705185

1784/03/17 – London – General Christie to General Haldimand

The political confusion in Britain, &c. (Page 39) – SN: 0705186

1784/03/18 – Whitehall – Lord Amherst to General Haldimand

Approves of his (Haldimand’s) remaining in Canada. General Christie coming out. The political situation, The officers of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 60th not yet settled. (Page 41) – SN: 0705187

1784/03/18 – Montreal – Widow Duverge to General Haldimand (in French)

Applying for help. (Page 43) – SN: 0705188

1784/03/20 – London – Rev. Philip Toosey to General Haldimand

That he has been appointed to succeed Mr. Guerry as one of the Ministers of Quebec. (Page 44) – SN: 0705189

1784/03/25 – William Gill to Major Mathews

Is preparing to fish in the Bay of Chaleurs, and proposes to establtsh a fishing station at Pabos. (Page 37) – SN: 0705190

1784/03/26 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Rocheblave (in French)

With letter of recommendation to enable him to forward his goods to the upper oountry. (Page 45) – SN: 0705191

1784/03/28 – London – Captain Twiss to General Haldimand

Recapitulating the substance of previous letters. Will have to remain to get accounts settled. Has determined not to return to Canada. Has given his advice as to the stores to be sent out. (Page 46) – SN: 075192

1784/03/31 – London – Tryon to General Haldimand

Has been appointed Colonel of the 29^th;. and asks the General to order inspection of accoutrements, &c. (Two copies.) (Page 52) – SN: 075193

1784/04/01 – Montreal – Peace Commissioners to Major Mathews

Have found a habitant guilty of harbouring a deserter; recommend him to mercy. (Page 55) – SN: 0705194

1784/04/01 – London – William Pollock to General Haldimand

Sending a copy of Calvet’s book. (Page 57) – SN: 075195

1784/04/01 – London – William Pollock to General Haldimand

Sends despatches, &c., Doubts as to tile future government of British North America; proposal to divide Nova Scotia and give Governor of Canada superintending power, &c. (Page 58) – SN: 075196

1784/04/01 – London – Captain Twiss to General Haldimand

Nothing settled as to timber. Sixteen copper plates sent. The general election. Excitement about the air balloon and disovery of Georgium Sidus. (Page 60) – SN: 075197

1784/04/01 – Montreal – John Burke to Major Mathews

Sends return of prisoners found guilty by the Commissioners of the Peace and recommended to mercy. (Page 62) – SN: 075198

1784/04/02 – London – General Christie to General Haldimand

Political news; general elections. Will soon leave for Canada. (Page 64) – SN: 075199

1784/04/04 – London – Robert Hunter to General Haldimand

Thanks of the merchants. The intention to restrict trade with the United States and grant bounties to Canada and Nova Scotia to export to the West Indies. Nothing done in reference to the petition from Montreal for a change of government. (Page 66) – SN: 075200

1784/04/04 – London – General Christie to General Haldimand

Nothing settled as to his return to Canada. Schemes for its government apparently to provide berths for Sir Guy Carleton and his friends. Does not believe them as the King wishes Haldimand to remain. (Page 68) – SN: 075201

1784/04/10 – Quebec – Miles Prentice to General Haldimand

Has been refused his allowance of firewood. (Page 70) – SN: 075202

1784/04/11 – Philadelphia – James Hughes to General Haldimand

Respecting the disposal of lands left him by Colonel Bouquet. (Page 72) – SN: 075203

1784/04/12 – St. John’s – A. McAllan to Major Mathews

Has been ordered to get all tho St. John’s. oraft over the rapids j cannot supply Captain Sherwood with seamen without retarding the work. (Page 71) – SN: 075204

1784/04/15 – Whitehall – William Pollock to General Haldimand

Sending papers. Elections going in favour of Pitt. The Dutch in confusion, &c. (Page 74) – SN: 075205

1784/04/21 – London – B. Frobisher to General Haldimand

Remarks on the indefinite description of the boundaries from Lake Superior to the westward. The difficulties of the fur trade; formation of a company who will go vigourously into the trade and will look out for another passage besides that now used by Lac la Pluie. Asks for certain privileges. for the company and for protection against persons from the United States to Lake Superior. Proposes to have a post at the Falls of St. Mary’s (Sault St. Marie) or at Point au Pins. Description of land round there. The facility of dealing with the Indians there. The utility of such a settlement. (Page 75) – SN: 075206

1784/04/21 – London – Charles Rainsford to General Haldimand

Introducing officers going out to join their regiments. (Page 81) – SN: 075207

1784/04/24 – Stoke Prior – Lewis Guerry to Halditnand (in French)

Has exchanged his benefice in Canada with Mr. P. Toosey. Thanks for the General’s kindness. (Page 82) – SN: 075208

1784/04/27 – London – Captain Twiss to Haldimand

Respecting the proposal to bring timber from Quebec to Gibraltar; description of wood wanted and freight allowed. No engineer yet appointed for Quebec. Various rumours, &c. (Page 84) – SN: 075209

1784/04/27 – Quebec – Surgeon Fisher to Major Mathews

Respecting three patients in the Hospital. (Page 86) – SN: 075210

1784/04/28 – Edinburg – J. Houstoun to General Haldimand

Recommending Lieutenant Erskine Fraser. Dutch news. (Page 88) – SN: 075211

1784/04/30 – St. John’s – A. McAllan to Major Mathews

Respecting the vessels to be brought to Chambly and how it is proposed to be done. Recommends rum for the Naval Department. (Page 90) – SN: 075212

1784/05/03 – Quebec – William Gill to Major Mathews

Government stores to be sent to Halifax; offers a ship for that service. (Page 94) – SN: 075213

1784/05/03 – Montreal – B. Frobisher to Major Mathews

Thanks for kind reception of his letter on the boundaries (pp. 75 to 80). The anxiety of the fur company to have surveys made of the western country, &c. (Page 122) – SN: 075214

1784/05/03 – Quebec – Captain Barron to General Haldimand

The state of licence and disorder in New York. (Page 92) – SN: 075215

1784/05/07 – Whitehall – Lord Amherst to General Haldimand

List of officers of the two battalions of the 60th. General Christie leaving for Quebec, &c. (Page 95) – SN: 075216

1784/05/09 – Three Rivers – Maillet to General Haldimand (in French)

Thanks for relief. Asking for the offices held by M. Tonnancour. (Page 97) – SN: 075217

1784/05/10 – Montreal – B. Frobisher to Major Mathews

Forwarding letter to Captain Robertson. The fleet of canoes is going from Lachine in brigades. Mr. Joseph Frobisher and Simon McTavish desire to have power to preserve discipline at the carrying places. (Page 99) – SN: 075218

1784/05/10 – London – Adjutant General Fawcett to General Haldimand

Sending general orders, and desiring to have monthly regimental returns sent. The new Governors for the East Indies. (Page 101) – SN: 075219

1784/05/10 – Sorel – James Walker to Major Mathews

Asking for a lot at Sorel, and his land as one of Jessup’s corps.(Page 103) – SN: 075220

1784/05/13 – Montreal – W. Parker

Affidavit of furs being at Crown Point for transmission to the States. (Page 104) – SN: 075221

1784/05/13 – Montreal – B. Frobisher to Major Mathews

With affidavit from Parker (pp. 104, 105) respecting furs, (Page 106) – SN: 075222

1784/05/13 – London – Robert Melville to General Haldimand

Introducing Ensign Forbes. (Page 107) – SN: 075223

1784/05/13 – Whitehall – W. Pollock to General Haldimand

With despatches, &c. Nothing yet fixed about Canada. (Page 108) – SN: 075224

1784/05/19 – London – W. Tryon to General Haldimand

Asking for returns of the 29th. (Page 109) – SN: 075225

1784/05/19 – Welsbourn – Captain Chambers to General Haldimand

Thanks for having obtained his promotion as Post Captain. (Page 110) – SN: 075226

1784/05/20 – Montreal – Col. Neveu Sevestre to General Haldimand (in French)

Respecting the distribution of powder and ball to the Officers of Militia. (Page 111) – SN: 075227

1784/05/21 – Three Rivers – Cressé to General Haldimand (in French)

Death of M. de Tonnancour, Colonel of militia, who has been buried with military honours. (Page 113) – SN: 075228

1784/05/27 – Stonham – Rev. P. Toosey to General Haldimand

Cannot sail for Quebec till next spring. Wishes for land and that his sons should enter as volunteers, Intends to bring ont improved cattle, implements, &c., and would bring also agriculturists and mechanics if they can get land. (Page 114) – SN: 075229

1784/05/31 – Montreal – J. Fraser to Major Mathews

Respecting warrants, &c. (Page 118) – SN: 075230

1784/05/31 – Montreal – J. Fraser to General Haldimand (in French)

The ill treatment of his sister-in-law’s family in the States in consequence of their loyalty. Her claims arising from the services of his brother, her husband. (Page 119) – SN: 075231

1784/05/31 – Montreal – John Burke to Major Mathews

Respecting the sentence on Samuel White. (Page 121) – SN: 075232

1784/06/07 – Montreal – Widow Duffy to Gen. Haldimand (in French)

Her pain fill situation and need of the help which has been refused. (Page 124) – SN: 075233

1784/06/09 – Whitehall – W. Pollock to Gen. Haldimand

With despatches, &c. No appointments for Canada. No decision yet as to dividing Nova Scotia. (Page 126) – SN: 075234

1784/06/14 – Montreal – Col. Neveu Sevestre to Gen. Haldimand (in French)

Asking for a license to Jean M. Normandin, to go, with two others, to bring his mother back from Albany. (Page 127) – SN: 075235

1784/06/18 – Pittsburg – Simon Metcalfe to Chief Engineer

With claim for timber taken from his property. (Page 129) – SN: 075236

1784/06/19 – Montreal – John Burke to Major Mathews

Sending recommendation of the Commissioners of the Peace for pardon to a prisoner. (Page 131) – SN: 075237

1784/06/21 – Halifax – Robert Morse to Madame Nicole (in French)

Announcing the death of her husband and the disposal of his effects. (Page 132) – SN: 075238

1784/06/21 – Quebec – Richard Dobie to Major Mathews

With statement of his advances. (Page 134) – SN: 075239

1784/06/21 – Monteal – Samuel Street to Major Mathews

Inquiring as to the prospects of & settlement of his claim for loss on goods advanced to the Government. (Page 136) – SN: 075240

1784/06/21 – Quebec – Clowes to Brigade Major Scott

Is anxious that the charges against him in reference to Lt. Governor Sinclair be cleared up. (Page 137) – SN: 075241

1784/06/21 – Montreal – James Hughes to General Haldimand

Respecting his property in Maryland. (Page 138) – SN: 075242

1784/07/01 – Quebec – General Clarke to General Haldimand

Announcing his wife’s death and his desire to embark at once. (Page 140) – SN: 075243

1784/07/03 – On board the Kitty – General Clarke to General Haldimand

Remonstrating against being asked to receive officers on board as fellow passengers. (Page 141) – SN: 075244

1784/07/07 – Quebec – Captain Brown to Col. French

Joint memorial from him and Lieutenant Johnstone as to their pay after reduction. (Page 142) – SN: 075245

1784/07/08 – W. Pollock to General Haldimand

Colonel Carleton appointed Governor of New Brunswick. Louisbourg and the Island of St. John to be added to Nova Scotia. (Page 143) – SN: 075246

1784/07/12 – Quebec – William Grant to the same

Remonstrating and protesting against the appointment of Colonel Caldwell to the office of Receiver General in derogation of the rights of the patentee and himself (Grant). (Page 144) – SN: 075247

1784/07/15 – Montreal – Samuel White to the Commissioners of the Peace

Praying for the remission of fine. (Page 147) – SN: 075248

1784/07/26 – Montreal – St. George Dupré to General Haldimand (in French)

Will carry out the orders for taking a census of the south side of the St. Lawrence. (Page 148) – SN: 075249

1784/07/29 – London – W. Tryon to General Haldimand

Reiterating his request for returns of accoutrements, &c. of the 29th. (Page 149) – SN: 075250

1784/07/30 – Cataraqui – Robert Kerr to Major Mathews

Sending hospital returns. Hospital crowded with unfortunate loyalists. (Page 150) – SN: 075251

1784/08/01 – London – Captain Twiss to General Haldimand

Has hopes that his accounts will be satisfactorily settled. Thinks it probable he will be employed at Portsmouth. (Page 151) – SN: 075252

1784/08/01 – Sorel – Rev. Mr. Scott to General Haldimand

Asking for payment of his salary as chaplain to the 34th. (Page 153) – SN: 075253

1784/08/05 – W. Pollock to General Haldimand

Colonel Carleton, appointed to New Brunswick, is to be sent to Quebec after Haldimand leaves. (Page 155) – SN: 075254

1784/08/07 – Of Bic – General Christie to General Haldimand

Arrived after a ten weeks’ passage. Has important despatches. Sends list of passengers. (Page 156) – SN: 075255

1784/08/09 – Sorel – Rev. John Doty to Major Mathews

Asks the use of a Government building for religious services, the French church here having heretofore been given for Protestant worship. (Page 158) – SN: 075256

1784/08/09 – Sorel – Henry Caldwell to General Haldimand

Asking for temporary relief for the poor settlers. (Page 159) – SN: 075257

1784/08/15 – W. Pollock to General Haldimand

Sending papers, &c. (Page 161) – SN: 075258

1784/08/19 – Richard Dobie to Major Mathews

Desiring an answer to memorial sent in. (Page 162) – SN: 075259

1784/08/21 – Quebec – William Grant to General Haldimand

Nominating David Alexander Grant to be Receiver General and Deputy. Statement of sundry accounts, &c. (Page 163) – SN: 075260

1784/08/23 – Montreal – Robert Ellice & Co. to Major Mathews

Explanation as to the transaction with respect to furs reported as being at St. John’s to be sent to the States. (Page 165) – SN: 075261

1784/08/24 – Quebec – Captain Ross to General Haldimand

Asking leave of absence to settle his affairs in Scotland. (Page 166) – SN: 075262

1784/08/30 – Three Rivers – Lieutenant Robertson to Major Mathews

Respecting accommodation for Col. Morris. (Page 168) – SN: 075263

1784/08/30 – Richard Dobie to Major Mathews

Respecting the settlement of Lt. Governor Sinciair’s bills and the great hardship the merchants and others have had to suffer from a refusal. (Page 170) – SN: 075264

1784/08/30 – Montreal – Richard Dobie to Major Mathews

With a further memorial. (Page 173) – SN: 075265

1784/09/02 – Montreal – Edward Southouse to General Haldimand

Respecting his daughter’s marriage. Would wish to go to London could leave be obtained. (Page 174) – SN: 075266

1784/09/03 – Detroit – Lamothe to General Haldimand (in French)

Applies for half pay. (Page 176) – SN: 075267

1784/09/06 – General Christie to General Haldimand

Urging the General to remain for the winter to prevent confusion which would certainly arise. (Page 177) – SN: 075268

1784/09/09 – Montreal – Mabane to General Haldimand

That M. Montgolfier bas submitted to the desire not to bring out priests connected with the House of Bourbon, but was evidently disappointed at not getting priests from the Seminary of St. Sulpice, Paris. (Page 179) – SN: 075269

1784/09/09 – Montreal – James Hughes to Major Mathews

Thanks for his appointment Montreal. as Barrack Master. (Page 180) – SN: 075270

1784/09/15 – Montgolfier to General Haldimand (in French)

Thanks for attention. Would have desired that persons of his blood and nation had not been formally excluded from benefits. (Page 181) – SN: 075271

1784/09/20 – Edward Southouse to General Haldimand

Further application for leave of absence. (Page 182) – SN: 075272

1784/09/23 – Alexander Grant to Major Mathews

Respecting the loss or his lands in New Hampshire. Prays His Excellency’s consideration. (Page 185) – SN: 075273

1784/09/25 – Sorel – Rev. Mr. Scott to General Haldimand

Applying for some settlement of his claims. Advertisement of his book. (Page 186) – SN: 075274

1784/09/26 – Detroit – Maisonville to General Haldimand (in French)

Applying for relief or an appointment. (Page 189) – SN: 075275

1784/09/27 – Montreal – O. Bowen to General Haldimand

Praying for employment. (Page 190) Certificate of service. (Page 192) – SN: 075276

1784/10/02 – Michillimakinak – Daniel Robertson to Major Mathews

Has secured effects at Thessalon. Asks that an engineer be sent up to layout new settlement. (Page 191) – SN: 075277

1784/10/04 – Quebec – William Gill to Major Mathews

Asking for the release of a prisoner, whom he will take in his ship. (Page 193) – SN: 075278

1784/10/05 – Sorel – Rev. Mr. Scott to General Haldimand

Statement of his ordination; his capture by the rebels. Proposes to withdraw all suits, &c .on condition of payment. (Page 194) – SN: 075279

1784/10/05 – Montreal – Widow Duffy to General Haldimand (in French)

With expressions of regret for the General leaving, &c. (Page 197) – SN: 075280

1784/10/06 – Montreal – Rev. John Stuart to Major Mathews

Asking for an allowance from school fund. (Page 199) – SN: 075281

1784/10/09 – Detroit – Jehu Hay to General Haldimand

Records delivered to Lieutenant Smyth. Concern of people at being sent off. Notices pulled down and reward offered. Respecting prisoners receiving provisions. His conduct in Indian affairs. American expedition against the Wabash Indians stopped. (Page 202) – SN: 075282

1784/10/10 – Montreal – J. Fraser to Major Mathews

Entering into explanations of the state of his accounts. (Page 206) – SN: 075283

1784/10/11 – Montreal – J. Fraser to General Haldimand (in French)

Applying for the pardon of a criminal condemned to be hung. (Page 209) – SN: 075284

1784/10/11 – Montreal – J. Fraser to Major Mathews

Balance due. Has written tho General to pardon a man sentenced to be hanged, connected with respectable people. Hopes, if pardoned, he will be sent out of the country. (Page 210) – SN: 075285

1784/10/11 – Montreal – Jacob Jordan to Major Mathews

Applies for cash warrants. (Page 211) – SN: 075286

1784/10/12 – Montreal – H. de Rouville to General Haldimand (in French)

Asks for the same treatment as that given to the loyalists. (Page 212) – SN: 075287

1784/10/14 – Thomas Ainslie to Major Mathews

Plan for preventing the too frequent importation of foreign goods by the lakes. (Page 213) – SN: 075288

1784/10/14 – Quebec – Edmond Koenig to Major Mathews (in French)

Has applied to the General for help to go to Europe. (Page 217) – SN: 075289

1784/10/14 – B. Frobisher to Major Mathews

Thanks for services to the North-West Company. Fears that there will be an opposition company. (Page 215) – SN: 075290

1784/10/15 – Quebec – Brehm to General Haldimand

Accounts d the Barrack Department. Wishes to sail for Europe. (Page 218) – SN: 075291

1784/10/16 – Montreal – Rocheblave to General Haldimand (in French)

Applies for assistance. (Page 220) – SN: 075292

1784/10/17 – Sorel – Rev. Dr. Scott to General Haldimand

Transmits a letter from Col. St. Leger by the Bishop of London’s orders, and offers to obey any order the General may give. (Page 221) – SN: 075293

1784/10/18 – Montreal – Major Campbell to General Haldimand

Death of Lieutenant Welsh, 29th. .Recommends a successor. (Page 224) – SN: 075294

1784/10/21 – Quebec – Giranli, Jesuit, to General Haldimand (in French)

Prays to be relieved from taking charge of a young Englishman. (Page 225) – SN: 075295

1784/10/25 – Montreal – O. Bowen to General Haldimand

Applying for employment. (Page 226) – SN: 075296

1784/10/26 – Quebec – Samuel Holland to General Haldimand

Respecting his accounts for surveying and settling disbanded soldiers and loyalists. The arrangements for settling the lands. Must return to the Bay of Quinté in spring, Suggests settling with the Mohawks with regard to the additional lands they say they are entitled to. The lands below Cataraqui and above New Oswegatchie should be settled, &c. (Page 227) – SN: 075297

1784/10/27 – Quebec – K. Chandler to Major Mathews

Asking permission to charge his pay as Barrack Master to Quebec Garrison. (Page 231) – SN: 075298

1784/10/30 – Quebec – J. F. Cugnet (in French)

Affidavit as to the negotiations of Fortier, Adhemar and Delisle, with the Sulpiciens of Paris. for the purpose of bringing French priests surreptitiously to Canada. Page 232) – SN: 075299

No date (November 1784?)- Marie D. Rocheblave to General Haldimand (in French)

States her husband and family’s distressed condition owing to the refusal to pay him the money laid out for the Government at the Illinois, and praying for justice. (Page 237) – SN: 075300

1784/11/02 – Quebec – P. Rocheblave to Haldimand (in French)

Praying for permission to acquire land from the St. Regis Indians. (Page 239) – SN: 075301

1784/11/03 – Sorel – Rev. Mr. Scott to Haldimand

Requesting the return of Col. St. Leger’s and the Bishop of London’s letters; also, a ration and temporary pension. (Page 240) – SN: 075302

1784/11/04 – Montreal – Picottée de Belestre to Haldimand (in French)

With good wishes. (Page 241) – SN: 075303

1784/11/06 – Quebec – Peter Fraser to Haldimand

Stating his services for consideration. (Page 242) – SN: 075304

1784/11/11 – Pointe aux Trembles – Augustus Fitz-Roy to Haldimand

Good wishes. (Page 243) – SN: 075305

1784/11/14 – London – Brigadier Maclean to Major Mathews

Warning him that Du-Calvet intends to serve a writ on the General on his arrival at Portsmouth, also that Cochrane threatens another writ. (Page 241) – SN: 075306

1784/11/15 – London – Captain Twist to General Haldimand

Has been disappointed at not being stationed at Portsmouth, owing to difficulties with the Duke of Richmond and the Engineers. (Page 246) – SN: 075307

1784/11/15 – Quebec – Le comte Dupré to General Haldimand (in French)

Urging his claims to be made a member of the Council. (Page 247) – SN: 075308

1784/11/16 – Quebec – A. Mabane to General Haldimand

That he and Col. Hope have waited upon the Bishop, &c., in reference to the neglect to pay honour to the General on his embarkation. (Page 249) – SN: 075309

1784/11/16 – Quebec – Seminary to General Haldimand (in French)

Address signed by Bedard, Superior; Gravé, Director and Latreille, priest, explaining why they did not pay their respects to His Excellency before he left. (Page 254) – SN: 075310

1784/11/18 – Montreal – P. Langan to Lt. Governor Hamilton

Sending the speech of Lafayette to the Caughnawaga Indians at Oneida, promising them war against Great Britain. Indian lands to be run on the Ohio. Promises made by the Commissioners of Congress, asking promises of help from the Indians against the British in return. Reporting the proceedings of the Council that took place after Joseph Brant left. (Page 251) – SN: 075311

1784/11/29 – Montreal – P. Langan to Lt. Governor Hamilton

Extract of letter from John Dean, at Niagara, reporting the Indians at Fort Stanwix closely watched by the Commissioners from Congress, who have taken hostages to secure tho neutrality of the Indians in case of the Americans attacking our post. The Governor of New York displeased at the high handed proceedings of the Indian Commissioners from Congress, – Lee, Walcott and Butler. (Page 256) – SN: 075312

1784/11/29 – Quebec – Genevay to General Haldimand (in French)

Has been taking an inventory of everything left, &c. (Page 258) – SN: 075313

1784/11/29 – Quebec – Hope to General Haldimand (in French)

Gives an account of his interview with the Bishop, &c., in respect to the neglect to attend the levée. Encloses Langan’s letter respecting the Indians (pp. 251 to 253). His opinion of Lafayette’s conduct. All quiet, &c. (Page 261) – SN: 075314

B.75-2 – B. M. 21,735-2

LETTERS TO GENERAL HALDIMAND AS GOVERNOR OF QUEBEC, 1784. VOLUME IV, PART II.

No date – (January 1784) – W. Johnson to Captain Mathews

Applying for batt and forage. (Page 1) – SN: 075315

No date (January) – Lady Harriet Acland to Gen. Budé

Asking his influence for the advancement of Captain Simpson, 31st. (Page 2) – SN: 075316

1784/01/09 – London – George Ross to General Haldimand

Bankruptcy of John Fraser. Changes in the administration. Pitt First Lord of the Treasury. (Page 3) – SN: 075317

1784/01/16 – Treasury to Captain Twiss

To send statement of his accounts as Commanding Engineer. (Page 5) – SN: 075318

1784/01/22 – Carleton Island – Malcolm Fraser to Mac (Dougall)

Has received account. Excepts reduction. Concerning the piper’s claim, resignation of ensign, &c. (Page 6) – SN: 075319

1784/01/26 – Montreal – John Ibey to General Haldimand

Asks for a pass to the Colonies to bring his family, with certificate. (Page 8) – SN: 075320

1784/01/26 – Edward Southouse to General Haldimand

Asking a few days leave for his son, Ensign Bouthouse, 29th. (Page 11) – SN: 075321

1784/01/27 – Ann U. Sparham to General Haldimand

Asking assistance, having lost Oswegatchie. all. (Page 13) – SN: 075322

1784/01/28 – Plymouth – J. Irving to General Haldimand

Inquiring as to lands near Mobile granted, to him. Asks if grants of land can be obtained in New Brunswick. (Page 14) – SN: 075323

1784/01/29 – Montreal – Robert Ellice & Co. to Major Mathews

Asking if the orders to prevent furs going to the States are still in force. Desiring to have the warrant for subsistence of the rangers. (Page 15) – SN: 075324

1784/02/02 – Montreal – Thérèse Guebert to General Haldimand (in French)

Asking a pass for herself, mother and sister, to go to New York to her father. (Page 16) – SN: 075325

1784/02/04 – London – Captain Twiss to General Haldimand

That he has seen Lord North. His unsatisfactory interview with Lord Townshend, who does not care to see any plans of Quebec. Tho confusion in political affairs in Britain. Hopes to arrange about the timber at Quebec. (Page 17) – SN: 075326

1784/02/09 – Montreal – Duncan Macdougall to Major Mathews

Respecting Ensign Macdougall’s resignation. (Page 21) – SN: 075327

1784/02/13 – Paris – Lord Dorset to General Haldimand

Recommending Nicolas Broillet. (Page 23) – SN: 075328

1784/02/13 – Three Rivers – St. Ours to General Haldimand (in French)

Praying that Mr. Tonnancour and his family, in consequence of the burning of his house, may be allowed to lodge at the General Hospital. (Page 24) – SN: 075329

1784/02/16 – Schenectady – Robert Ellice to Major Mathews

Asking if trade would be allowed with Niagara during the summer. Asks for a pass to visit the upper posts. (Page 26) – SN: 075330

1784/02/19 – St. Ours – Porlier to General Haldimand (in French)

Asks a pass for a woman to enable her to visit her husband at Albany. (Page 29) – SN: 075331

1784/03/01 – Rivière du Loup – George Davison to General Haldimand

Asking leave to go to the Southern Colonies. (Page 30) – SN: 075332

1784/03/06 – Quebec – Bishop of Quebec to Major Mathews (in French)

Has named a missionary for the Sault St. Louis. (Page 31) – SN: 075333

1784/03/09 – Rivière du Loup – George Davison to Major Mathews

Thanks for leave of absence. (Page 32) – SN: 075334

1784/03/10 – Quebec – Thomas Forsyth to Major Mathews

Respecting goods furnished Colonel DePeyster at Detroit, and other money matters. (Page 33) – SN: 075335

1784/03/10 – Montreal – Yohannes Decker to General Haldimand

Asking that means be adopted to have a negro boy, his property .restored to him. (Page 35) – SN: 075336

1784/03/15 – Chass (Cohoes?) – Porter to General Haldimand

Reporting the brutal treatment to Captain White and his son, who had gone to dispose of property and remove his family to Canada. (Page 38) – SN: 075337

1784/03/17 – London – General Christie to General Haldimand

The political confusion in Britain, &). (Page 39) – SN: 075338

1784/03/18 – Whitehall – Lord Amherst to General Haldimand

Approves of his (Haldimand’s) remaining in Canada. General Christie coming out. The political situation, The officers of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 60th not yet settled. (Page 41) – SN: 075339

1784/03/18 – Montreal – Widow Duverge to General Haldimand (in French)

Applying for help. (Page 43) – SN: 075340

1784/03/20 – London – Rev. Philip Toosey to General Haldimand

That he has been appointed to succeed Mr. Guerry as one of the Ministers of Quebec. (Page 44) – SN: 075341

1784/03/25 – Quebec – William Gill to Major Mathews

Is preparing to fish in the Bay of Chaleurs, and proposes to establish a fishing station at Pabos. (Page 37) – SN: 075342

1784/03/26 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Rocheblave (in French)

With letter of recommendation to enable him to forward his goods to the upper country. (Page 45) – SN: 075343

1784/03/28 – London – Captain Twiss to General Haldimand

Recapitulating the substance of previous letters. Will have to remain to get accounts settled. Has determined not to return to Canada. Has given his advice as to the stores to be sent out. (Page 46) – SN: 075344

1784/03/31 – London – Tryon to General Haldimand

Has been appointed Colonel of the 29^th;. and asks the General to order inspection of accoutrements, &c., (Two copies.) (Page 52) – SN: 075345

1784/04/01 – Montreal – Peace Commissioners to Major Mathews

Have found a habitant guilty of harbouring a deserter; recommend him to mercy. (Page 55) – SN: 075346

1784/04/01 – London – William Pollock to General Haldimand

Sending a copy of Calvet’s book. (Page 57) – SN: 075347

1784/04/01 – London – William Pollock to General Haldimand

Sends despatches, &c., Doubts as to the future government of British North America; proposal to divide Nova Scotia and give Governor of Canada superintending power, &c. (Page 58) – SN: 075348

1784/04/01 – London – Captain Twiss to General Haldimand

Nothing settled as to timber. Sixteen copper plates sent. The general election. Excitement about the air balloon and disovery of Georgium Sidus. (Page 60) – SN: 075349

1784/04/01 – Montreal – John Burke to Major Mathews

Sends return of prisoners found guilty by the Commissioners of the Peace and recommended to mercy. (Page 62) – SN: 075350

1784/04/02 – London – General Christie to General Haldimand

Political news; general elections. Will soon. leave for Canada. (Page 64) – SN: 075351

1784/04/04 – London – Robert Hunter to General Haldimand

Thanks of the merchants. The intention to restrict trade with the United States and grant bounties to Canada and Nova Scotia to export to the West Indies. Nothing done in reference to the petition from Montreal for a change of government. (Page 66) – SN: 075352

1784/04/04 – London – General Christie to General Haldimand

Nothing settled as to his return to Canada. Schemes for its government apparently to provide berths for Sir Guy Carleton and his friends. Does not believe them as the King wishes Haldimand to remain. (Page 68) – SN: 075353

1784/04/10 – Quebec – Miles Prentice to General Haldimand

Has been refused his allowance of firewood. (Page 70) – SN: 075354

1784/04/11 – Philadelphia – James Hughes to General Haldimand

Respecting the disposal of lands Philadelphia left him by Colonel Bouquet. (Page 72) – SN: 075355

1784/04/12 – St. John’s – Me Allan to Major Mathews

Has been ordered to get all the St. John’s. craft over the rapids; cannot supply Captain Sherwood with seamen without retarding the work. (Page 71) – SN: 075356

1784/04/15 – Whitehall – William Pollock to General Haldimand

Sending papers. Elections going in favour of Pitt. The Dutch in confusion, &c. (Page 74) – SN: 075357

1784/04/19 – Montreal – B. Frobisher to General Haldimand

Remarks on the indefinite description of the boundaries from Lake Superior to the westward. The difficulties of the far trade; formation of a company who will go vigourously into the trade and will look out for another passage besides that now used by Lac la Pluie, Asks for certain privileges. for the company and for protection against persons from the United States to Lake Superior. Proposes to have a post at the Falls of St. Marv’s (Sault St. Marie) or at Point aux Pins, Description of land round there. The facility of dealing with the Indians there. The utility of such a settlement. (Page 75) – SN: 075358

1784/04/21 – London – Charles Rainsford to General Haldimand

Introducing officers going out to join their regiments. (Page 81) – SN: 075359

1784/04/24 – Stoke Prior – Lewis Guerry to Haldimand (in French)

Has exchanged his benefice in Canada with Mr. P. Toosey. Thanks for the General’s kindness. (Page 82) – SN: 075360

1784/04/27 – London – Captain Twiss to Haldimand

Respecting the proposal to bring timber from Quebec to Gibraltar; description of wood wanted and freight allowed. No engineer yet appointed for Quebec. Various rumours, &c. (Page 84) – SN: 075361

1784/04/27 – Quebec – Surgeon Fisher to Major Mathews

Respecting three patients in the Hospital. (Page 86) – SN: 075362

1784/04/28 – Edinburg – J. Honstoun to General Haldimand

Recommending Lieutenant Erskine Fraser. Dutch news. (Page 88) – SN: 075363

1784/04/30 – St. John’s – A. McAllan to Major Mathews

Respecting the vessels to be brought to Chambly and how it is proposed to be done. Recommends rum for the Naval Department. (Page 90) – SN: 075364

1784/05/03 – Quebec – William Gill to Major Mathews

Government stores to be sent to Halifax; offers a ship for that service. (Page 94) – SN: 075365

1784/05/03 – Montreal – B. Frobisher to Major Mathews

Thanks for kind reception of his letter on the boundaries (pp. 75 to 80). The anxiety of the fur company to have surveys made of the western country, &c. (Page 122) – SN: 075366

1784/05/05 – Quebec – Captain Barron to General Haldimand

The state of licence and disorder in New York. (Page 92) – SN: 075367

1784/05/07 – Whitehall – Lord Amherst to General Haldimand

List of officers of the two battalions of the 60th. General Christie leaving for Quebec, &c. (Page 95) – SN: 075368

1784/05/09 – Three Rivers – Maillet to General Haldimand (in French)

Thanks for relief. Asking for the offices held by M. Tonnancour. (Page 97) – SN: 075369

1784/05/10 – Montreal – B. Frobisher to Major Mathews

Forwarding letter to Captain Robertson. The fleet of canoes is going from Lachine in brigades. Mr. Joseph Frobisher and Simon McTavish desire to have power to preserve discipline at the carrying places. (Page 99) – SN: 075370

1784/05/10 – London – Adjutant General Fawcett to General Haldimand

Sending general orders, and desiring to have monthly regimental returns sent, The new Governors for the East Indies. (Page 101) – SN: 075371

1784/05/10 – Sorel – James Walker to Major Mathews

Asking for a lot at Sorel, and his land as one of Jessup’s corps.(Page 103) – SN: 075372

1784/05/13 – W. Parker

Affidavit of furs being at Crown Point for transmission to the States. (Page 104) – SN: 075373

1784/05/13 – Montreal – B. Frobisher to Major Mathews

With affidavit from Parker (pp. 104, 105) respecting furs. (Page 106) – SN: 075374

1784/05/13 – London – Robert Melville to General Haldimand

Introducing Ensign London. Forbes. (Page 107) – SN: 075375

1784/05/13 – Whitehall – W. Pollock to General Haldimand

With despatches, &c. Nothing yet fixed about Canada. (Page 108) – SN: 075376

1784/05/19 – London – W. Tryon to General Haldimand

Asking for returns of the 29th. (Page 109) – SN: 075377

1784/05/19 – London – Captain Chambers to General Haldimand

Thanks for having obtained his promotion as Post Captain. (Page 110) – SN: 075378

1784/05/20 – Montreal – Col. Neveu Sevestre to General Haldimand (in French)

Respecting the distribution of powder and ball to the Officers of Militia. (Page 111) – SN: 075379

1784/05/21 – Three Rivers – Cressé to General Haldimand (in French)

Death of M. de Tonnancour, Colonel of militia, who has been buried with military honours. (Page 113) – SN: 075380

1784/05/27 – Stonham – Rev. P. Toosey to General Haldimand

Cannot sail for Quebec till next spring. Wishes for land and that his sons should enter as volunteers, Intends to bring ont improved cattle, implements, &c., and would bring also agriculturists and mechanics if they can get land. (Page 114) – SN: 075381

1784/05/31 – Monteal – J. Fraser to Major Mathews

Respecting warrants, &c. (Page 118) – SN: 075382

1784/05/31 – Montreal – J. Fraser to General Haldimand (in French)

The ill treatment of his sister-in-law’s family in the States in consequence of their loyalty. Her claims arising from the services of his brother, her husband. (Page 119) – SN: 075383

1784/05/31 – Montreal – John Burke to Major Mathews

Respecting the sentence on Samuel White. (Page 121) – SN: 075384

1784/06/07 – Montreal – Widow Duffy to Gen. Haldimand (in French)

Her pain fill situation and need of the help which has been refused. (Page 124) – SN: 075385

1784/06/09 – Whitehall – W. Pollock to Gen. Haldimand

With despatches, &c. No appointments for Canada. No decision yet as to dividing Nova Scotia. (Page 126) – SN: 075386

1784/06/14 – Montreal – Col. Neveu Sevestre to Gen. Haldimand (in French)

Asking for a license to Jean M. Normandin, to go, with two others, to bring his mother back from Albany. (Page 127) – SN: 075387

1784/06/18 – Plattsburg – Simon Metcalfe to Chief Engineer

With claim for timber taken from his property. (Page 129) – SN: 075388

1784/06/19 – Montreal – John Burke to Major Mathews

Sending recommendation of the Commissioners of the Peace for pardon to a prisoner. (Page 131) – SN: 075389

1784/06/21 – Halifax – Robert Morse to Madame Nicole (in French)

Announcing the death of her husband and the disposal of his effects. (Page 132) – SN: 075390

With statement of his advances. (Page 134) – SN: 075391

1784/06/21 – Montreal – Samuel Street to Major Mathews

Inquiring as to the prospects of & settlement of his claim for loss on goods advanced to the Government. (Page 136) – SN: 075392

1784/06/21 – Quebec – Clowes to Brigade Major Scott

Is anxious that the charges against him in reference to Lt. Governor Sinclair be cleared up. (Page 137) – SN: 075393

1784/06/21 – James Hughes to General Haldimand

Respecting his property in Maryland. (Page 138) – SN: 075394

1784/07/01 – Quebec – General Clarke to General Haldimand

Announcing his wife’s death and his desire to embark at once. (Page 140) – SN: 075395

1784/07/03 – Onboard the Kitty – General Clarke to General Haldimand

Remonstrating against being asked to receive officers on board as fellow passengers. (Page 141) – SN: 075396

1784/07/07 – Quebec – Captain Brown to Col. French

Joint memorial from him and Lieutenant Johnstone as to their pay after reduction. (Page 142) – SN: 075397

1784/07/08 – W. Pollock to General Haldimand

Colonel Carleton appointed Governor of New Brunswick. Louisbourg and the Island of St. John to be added to Nova Scotia. (Page 143) – SN: 075398

1784/07/12 – Quebec – William Grant to General Haldimand

Remonstrating and protesting against the appointment of Colonel Caldwell to the office of Receiver General in derogation of the rights of the patentee and himself (Grant). (Page 144) – SN: 075399

1784/07/15 – Montreal – Samuel White to the Commissioners of the Peace

Praying for the remission of fine. (Page 141) – SN: 075400

1784/07/26 – Montreal – St. George Dupre to General Haldimand (in French)

Will carry out the orders for taking a census of the south side of the St. Lawrence. (Page 148) – SN: 075401

1784/07/29 – London – W. Tryon to General Haldimand

Reiterating his request for returns of accoutrements, &c. of the 29th. (Page 149) – SN: 075402

1784/07/30 – Cataraqui – Robert Kerr to Major Mathews

Sending hospital returns. Hospital crowded with unfortunate loyalists. (Page 150) – SN: 075403

1784/08/01 – London – Captain Twiss to General Haldimand

Has hopes that his accounts will be satisfactorily settled. Thinks it probable he will be employed at Portsmouth. (Page 151) – SN: 075404

1784/08/01 – Sorel – Rev. Mr. Scott to General Haldimand

Asking for payment of his salary as chaplain to the 34th. (Page 153) – SN: 075405

1784/08/05 – W. Pollock to General Haldimand

Colonel Carleton, appointed to New Brunswick, is to be sent to Quebec after Haldimand leaves. (Page 155) – SN: 075406

1784/08/07 – Off Bic – General Christie to General Haldimand

Arrived after a ten weeks’ passage. Has important despatches. Sends list of passengers. (Page 156) – SN: 075407

1784/08/09 – Sorel – Rev. John Doty to Major Mathews

Asks the use of a Government building for religious services, the French church here having heretofore been given for Protestant worship. (Page 158) – SN: 075408

1784/08/13 – Caldwell Manor – Henry Caldwell to General Haldimand

Asking for temporary relief for the poor settlers. (Page 159) – SN: 075409

1784/08/15 – W. Pollock to General Haldimand

Sending papers, &c. (Page 161) – SN: 075410

1784/08/19 – Montreal – Richard Dobie to Major Mathews

Desiring an answer to memorial sent in. (Page 162) – SN: 075411

1784/08/21 – Quebec – William Grant to General Haldimand

Nominating David Alexander Grant to be Receiver General and Deputy. Statement of sundry accounts, &c. (Page 163) – SN: 075412

1784/08/23 – Montreal – Robert Ellice & Co. to Major Mathews

Explanation as to the transaction with respect to furs reported as being at St. John’s to be sent to the States. (Page 165) – SN: 075413

1784/08/24 – Quebec – Captain Robs to General Haldimand

Asking leave of absence to settle his affairs in Scotland. (Page 166) – SN: 075414

1784/08/30 – Three Rivers – Lieutenant Robertson to Major Mathews

Respecting accommodation for Col. Morris. (Page 168) – SN: 075415

1784/08/30 – Montreal – Richard Dobie to Major Mathews

Respecting the settlement of Lt. Governor Sinciair’s bills and the great hardship the merchants and others have had to suffer from a refusal. (Page 170) – SN: 075416

1784/08/30 – Montreal – Richard Dobie to Major Mathews

With a further memorial. (Page 173) – SN: 075417

1784/09/02 – Montreal – Edward Southouse to General Haldimand

Respecting his daughter’s marriage. Would wish to go to London could leave be obtained. (Page 174) – SN: 075418

1784/09/03 – Detroit – Lamothe to General Haldimand (in French)

Applies for half pay. (Page 176) – SN: 075419

1784/09/06 – General Christie to General Haldimand

Urging the General to remain for the winter to prevent confusion which would certainly arise. (Page 177) – SN: 075420

1784/09/09 – Montreal – Mabane to General Haldimand

That M. Montgolfier has submitted to the desire not to bring out priests connected with the House of Bourbon, but was evidently disappointed at not getting priests from the Seminary of St. Sulpice, Paris. (Page 179) – SN: 075421

1784/09/09 – Montreal – James Hughes to Major Mathews

Thanks for his appointment as Barrack Master. (Page 180) – SN: 075422

1784/09/15 – Montreal – Montgolfier to General Haldimand (in French)

Thanks for attention. Would have desired that persons of his blood and nation had not been formally excluded from benefits. (Page 181) – SN: 075423

1784/09/20 – Montreal – Edward Southouse to General Haldimand

Further application for leave of absence. (Page 182) – SN: 075424

1784/09/23 – Alexander Grant to Major Mathews

Respecting the loss of his lands in New Hampshire. Prays His Excellency’s consideration. (Page 185) – SN: 075425

1784/09/25 – Sorel – Rev. Mr. Scott to General Haldimand

Applying for some settlement of his claims. Advertisement of his book. (Page 186) – SN: 075426

1784/09/26 – Detroit – Maisonville to General Haldimand (in French)

Applying for relief or an appointment. (Page 189) – SN: 075427

1784/09/27 – Montreal – O. Bowen to General Haldimand

Praying for employment. (Page 190) – SN: 075428

Certificate of service. (Page 192) – SN: 075429

1784/10/02 – Michillimakinak – Daniel Robertson to Major Mathews

Has secured effects at Thessalon. Asks that an engineer be sent up to layout new settlement. (Page 191) – SN: 075430

1784/10/04 – Quebec – William Gill to Major Mathews

Asking for the release of a prisoner, whom he will take in his ship. (Page 193) – SN: 075431

1784/10/05 – Sorel – Rev. Mr. Scott to General Haldimand

Statement of his ordination; his capture by the rebels. Proposes to withdraw all suits, &c .on condition of payment. (Page 194) – SN: 075432

1784/10/05 – Montreal – Widow Duffy to General Haldimand (in French)

With expressions of regret for the General leaving, &c. (Page 197) – SN: 075433

1784/10/06 – Montreal – Rev. John Stuart to Major Mathews

Asking for an allowance from school fund.(Page 199) – SN: 075434

1784/10/09 – Detroit – Jehu Hay to General Haldimand

Records delivered to Lieutenant Smyth. Concern of people at being sent off. Notices pulled down and reward offered. Respecting prisoners receiving provisions. His conduct in Indian affairs. American expedition against the Wabash Indians stopped. (Page 202) – SN: 075435

1784/10/10 – Montreal – J. Fraser to Major Mathews

Entering into explanations of the state of his accounts. (Page 206) – SN: 075436

1784/10/11 – Montreal – J. Fraser to General Haldimand (in French)

Applying for the pardon of a criminal condemned to be hung. (Page 209) – SN: 075437

1784/10/11 – Montreal – J. Fraser to Major Mathews

Balance due. Has written the General to pardon a man sentenced to be hanged, connected with respectable people. Hopes, if pardoned, he will be sent out of the country. (Page 210) – SN: 075438

1784/10/11 – Montreal – Jacob Jordan to Major Mathews

Applies for cash warrants. (Page 211) – SN: 075439

1784/10/12 – Montreal – H. de Rouville to General Haldimand (in French)

Asks for the same treatment as that given to the loyalists. (Page 212) – SN: 075440

1784/10/14 – Thomas Ainslie to Major Mathews

Plan for preventing the too frequent importation of foreign goods by the lakes. (Page 213) – SN: 075441

1784/10/14 – Quebec – Edmond Koenig to Major Mathews (in French)

Has applied to the General for help to go to Europe. (Page 217) – SN: 075442

1784/10/14 – Montreal – B. Frobisher to Major Mathews

Thanks for services to the North-West Company. Fears that there will be an opposition company. (Page 215) – SN: 075443

1784/10/15 – Quebec – Brehm to General Haldimand

Accounts d the Barrack Department. Wishes to sail for Europe. (Page 218) – SN: 075444

1784/10/16 – Montreal – Rocheblave to General Haldimand (in French)

Applies for assistance. (Page 220) – SN: 075445

1784/10/17 – Sorel – Rev. Dr. Scott to General Haldimand

Transmits a letter from Col. St. Leger by the Bishop of London’s orders, and offers to obey any order the General may give. (Page 221) – SN: 075446

1784/10/18 – Montreal – Major Campbell to General Haldimand

Death of Lieutenant Welsh, 29th. .Recommends a successor. (Page 224) – SN: 075447

1784/10/21 – Giranli, Jesuit, to General Haldimand (in French)

Prays to be relieved from taking charge of a young Englishman. (Page 225) – SN: 075448

1784/10/25 – Montreal – O. Bowen to General Haldimand

Applying for employment. (Page 226) – SN: 075449

1784/10/26 – Quebec – Samuel Holland to General Haldimand

Respecting his accounts for surveying and settling disbanded soldiers and loyalists. The arrangements for settling the lands. Must return to the Bay of Quinté in spring. Suggests settling with the Mohawks with regard to the additional lands they say they are entitled to. The lands below Cataraqui and above New Oswegatchie should be settled, &c. (Page 227) – SN: 075450

1784/10/27 – Quebec – K. Chandler to Major Mathews

Asking permission to charge his pay as Barrack Master to Quebec Garrison. (Page 231) – SN: 075451

1784/10/30 – Quebec – J. F. Cugnet (in French)

Affidavit as to the negotiations of Fortier, Adhemar and Delisle, with the Sulpiciens of Paris. for the purpose of bringing French priests surreptitiously to Canada. (Page 232) – SN: 075452

No date (November 1784) – Marie D. Rocheblave to General Haldimand (in French)

States her husband and family’s distressed condition owing to the refusal to pay him the money laid out for the Government at the Illinois, and praying for justice. (Page 237) – SN: 075453

1784/11/02 – Quebec – P. Rocheblave to Haldimand (in French)

Praying for permission to acquire land from the St. Regis Indians. (Page 239) – SN: 075454

1784/11/03 – Sorel – Rev. Mr. Scott to Haldimand

Requesting the return of Col. St. Leger’s and the Bishop of London’s letters; also, a ration and temporary pension. (Page 240) – SN: 075455

1784/11/04 – Montreal – Picottée de Belestre to Haldimand (in French)

With good wishes. (Page 241) – SN: 075456

1784/11/06 – Quebec – Peter Fraser to Haldimand

Stating his services for consideration. (Page 242) – SN: 075457

1784/11/11 – Pointe aux Trembles – Augustus Fitz-Roy to Haldimand

Good wishes. (Page 243) – SN: 075458

1784/11/14 – London – Brigadier Maclean to Major Mathews

Warning him that DuCalvet intends to serve a writ on the General on his arrival at Portsmouth, also that Cochrane threatens another writ. (Page 244) – SN: 075459

1784/11/15 – Captain Twiss to General Haldimand

Has been disappointed at not being stationed at Portsmouth, owing to difficulties with the Duke of Richmond and the Engineers. (Page 246) – SN: 075460

1784/11/15 – Quebec – Le comte Dupré to General Haldimand (in French)

Urging his claims to be made a member of the Council. (Page 247) – SN: 075461

1784/11/16 – Quebec – A. Mabane to General Haldimand

That he and Col. Hope have waited upon the Bishop, &c., in reference to the neglect to pay honour to the General on his embarkation. (Page 249) – SN: 075462

1784/11/16 – Seminary to General Haldimand (in French)

Address signed by Bedard, Quebec. Superior j Gran’e, Director and Latreille, priest, explaining why they did not pay their respects to His Excellency before he left. (Page 254) – SN: 075463

1784/11/18 – Montreal – P. Langan to Lt. Governor Hamilton

Sending the speech of Lafayette to the Caughnawaga Indians at Oneida, promising them war against Great Britain. Indian lands to be run on the Ohio. Promises made by the Commissioners of Congress, asking promises of help from the Indians against the British in return. Reporting the proceedings of the Council that took place after Joseph Brant left. (Page 251) – SN: 075464

1784/11/29 – Montreal – P. Langan to Lt. Governor Hamilton

Extract of letter from John Dean, at Niagara, reporting the Indians at Fort Stanwix closely watched by the Commissioners from Congress, who have taken hostages to secure tho neutrality of the Indians in case of the Americans attacking our post. The Governor of New York displeased at the high handed proceedings of the Indian Commissioners from Congress, –Lee, Walcott and Butler. (Page 256) – SN: 075465

1784/11/29 – Quebec – Genevay to General Haldimand (in French)

Has been taking an inventory of everything left, &c. (Page 258) – SN: 075466

1784/12/02 – Quebec – Hope to General Haldimand (in French)

Gives an account of his interview with the Bishop, &c., in respect to the neglect to attend the levée. Encloses Langan’s letter respecting the Indians (pp. 251 to 253). His opinion of Lafayette’s conduct. All quiet, &c. (Page 261) – SN: 075467