(Table created using the WP-Table reloaded Extensions, by Tobias Bäthge)
Seriel Number Date Place from Person from Person to Abstract
b.010001 1759/07/20 Before Niagara Johnson, W. M. Haldimand, Colonel The General (Prideaux) and Col. Johnson killed. Has taken command. Col. Haldimand is to join. Ammunition to be sent on immediately. (Page 1)
b.010002 1759/07/21 Before Niagara Johnson, W. M. Haldimand, Colonel Haldimand not to join ; is sorry he cannot reinforce him. The place much stronger than was expected. The progress of the siege. Ammunition and provisions running short. (Page 2)
b.010003 1759/07/25 Niagara Johnson, W. M. Haldimand, Colonel Beat the French army yesterday ; this morning the fort capitulated. The French garrison to be forwarded to New York. (Page 4)
b.010004 1759/07/26 Niagara Johnson, W. M. Haldimand, Colonel Escort for French garrison. Rum and provisions wanted. (Page 5)
b.010005 1760/05/03 Conajohare Johnson, W. M. Haldimand, Colonel Introducing friends. (Page 6)
b.010006 1760/05/12 Fort Johnson Johnson, W. M. Haldimand, Colonel With Indian presents. Suggestions as of the dealing with Indians. (Page 7)
b.010007 1760/05/28 Amherst, General Johnson, Sir W. How French Indians are to be received. Page 8.
b.010008 1760/05/30 Fort Johnson Johnson, W. M. Haldimand, Colonel As to reception of French Indians . Onondaga Indians sent on an expedition to bring an intelligent prisoner, so as to ascertain the fate of Quebec. (Page 9)
b.010009 1760/07/11 Fort Johnson Johnson, W. M. Haldimand, Colonel The meeting of Swegatchy Indians with Haldimand ; he and the Onondaga Chiefs might arrange with them. Is using every endeavour to bring the Six Nation and other Indians to His Majesty's interests. Their defection from the French. Will soon be at Haldimand's post to consult. (Page 11)
b.010010 1763/10/07 St. James (London) Proclamation - Copy of Proclamation relative to the lands reserved to the sole use of the different nations or tribes of Indians. (Page 160)
b.010011 1767/06/06 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir W. Haldimand, Brigadier Letter of introduction. (Page 14)
b.010012 1768/10/24 Fort Stanwix Indian Treaty - Indian Treaty , Present 3,102 Indians, the names and numbers of the tribes being specified. Letter of instructions read empowering James Walker, commissioner from Virginia, to settle boundaries between Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and the several nations of Indians concerned. The congress lasted from the 24th October till 5th November. The report contains abstract of the speeches, the boundaries settled upon and the conditions. (Page 15)
b.010013 1772/09/24 Johnson, Sir William Pay list, Indian department. (Page 72) Indian Department. Receipts for pay to Interpreters, &c., 1 November 1772 ; 1 May, l773. (Page 73)
b.010014 1773/06/02 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir William Relative to some Indian accounts. (Page 97)
b.010015 1773/06/14 Basset, Major Gage, General Conference with Indians who brought in the murderers of Pond, &c, at Detroit, which lasted for two days, 9 and 10 May, 1773. (Page 75)
b.010016 1773/06/14 Detroit Basset, Major Gage, General Confession of the Indians who murdered Pond, his two batteau men and boy. (Page 82)
b.010017 1773/06/14 Detroit Basset, Major Gage, General Pottawatamie Chiefs' statement as to attack on Mr. Vanslicke. Charge the French with being the instigators. From pages 87 to 96 are duplicates of confessions, &c. (Page 85)
b.010018 1773/06/14 Detroit Basset, Major Haldimand, General Respecting the attack on Vanslick by Indians ; blames the French most. Has refused passes to French and English traders for St. Joseph. Has refused to receive Indians from there till they behave better. Will release the three murderers of Pond when their chiefs arrive. (Page 98)
b.010019 1773/06/15 New York Haldimand, General Johnson, Sir W. Has taken command during Gage's absence ; desires to be fully informed of the state of Indian affairs in the northern department. In the south, no prospect of peace between the Creeks and Chocktaws. (Page 100)
b.010020 1773/06/15 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir William Haldimand Congratulates Haldimand on his command. Is in daily expectation of hearing from the Shawanese and Delawares, summoned to a congress on account of some dangerous belts. (Page 102)
b.010021 1773/06/28 Pittsburg McKee, Alexander Arrival of six Shawanese from Scioto, relative to surveys of land by Virginians, on the ground that the land had been sold by the Six Nation Indians and Cherokees. They wish the Virginians to pay them for it. (Page 103)
b.010022 1773/06/30 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir William Haldimand Northern Indians complain of the irregular method of carrying on trade ; no proper regulations made by Provincial Governments. Shawanese and Delawares desire to break off from the Six Nations. Congress called to consider the conduct of the Indians at the Wahash and the Pottawatamies. The intrigues of the French to the south ward. His ill health requires absence. (Page 105)
b.010023 1773/08/05 Perth Amboy Smyth, Chief Justice Haldimand Regarding the passage of two servants. Reply by General Haldimand. (Pages 107 and 108)
b.010024 Haldimand, General Johnson, Sir William 1773 - Enclosing speech from four chiefs of the Pottawatamies, at Detroit, and of six Shawanese at Fort Pitt. (The latter a repetition of the proceedings at pp. 103, 104). (Page 109)
b.010025 1773/08/26 Guy Park Johnson, Guy Haldimand That he has sent general directions to Major Basset how to deal with the Indians. (Page 112)
b.010026 1773/08/28 Montaulk Johnson, Sir William Haldimand His ill health. Does not see how Major Basset could do otherwise than release the Indian murderers, after the wanton cruelty committed by traders on people of the same nation. Expects a numerous meeting of Indians from Ohio shortly at his house. Colonel Johnson will write what takes place. (Page 113)
b.010027 1773/09/29 Guy Park Johnson, Guy Haldimand Murder and robbery of Frenchmen by Seneca Indians. The chief ordered the stolen packs to be secured for return. The Indians are greatly concerned about the murder, and agreed that the murderers should be given up. (Page 115)
b.010028 1773/09/15 New York Haldimand, General Johnson, Sir William The latter's health. Extraordinary conduct of Mr.Murray in the Illinois. Steps should be taken to prevent the Indians selling land without the sanction of Johnson ; he should take the opportunity of the meeting to arrange this. Apprehends difficulties from land encroachments. Has received news of the murder of Frenchmen by Indians. (Page 116)
b.010029 1773/09/27 Detroit Basset, Major Answer of Pitchibaon, Pottawatamie chief, to speech of Sir William Johnson to his and the Six Nations. (Page 118)
b.010030 1773/09/30 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir William Haldimand Unless His Majesty stop the spirit of purchasing and putting settlements in the back lands, where there is no government, despairs of its being done. Indian complaints on that head. Will caution them about selling. Received favourable answer to his speech from Western Indians. The murder of the Frenchmen an act of revenge. (Page 119)
b.010031 1773/10/05 Brunswick Cleveland, Samuel Haldimand Respecting constitution of members of a Court Martial. (Page 121)
b.010032 1773/10/07 New York Johnson, Sir William Haldimand Has been occupied with a deputation of Indian chiefs from Canada. Has sent his half yearly accounts. (Page 122)
b.010033 1773/10/08 New York Haldimand, General Cleveland General Haldimand, by his Secretary - Relative to members of Court Martial. (Page 123)
b.010034 1773/10/15 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir William Haldimand The conduct of the Senecas ; has sent a proper message to them, as they have not sent to explain the misconduct of their people. Capt. McLeod. requests that he may not be obliged to go to Ontario. (Page 124)
b.010035 1773/10/20 New York Haldimand, General Johnson, Sir William The land transactions of .Mr. Murray ; Maisonville's account of Kennedy. Sends warrants for half year's disbursements. Is impatient to hear resolution of the Senecas about the late murder. Capt. McLeod need not go to Ontario till spring. Birth of a daughter to General Gage. (Page 125)
b.010036 1773/10/29 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir William Haldimand Has no confidence in Kennedy ; has tried Maisonville and confides in him. The Chiefs of the Six Nations coming down about the murder; the laws ought be enforced. Thanks for indulgence to Capt. McLeod. Has received answer from the Pottawatomies about the murders and robberies committed since the surrender of Canada. (Page 127)
b.010037 1773/11/25 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir William Haldimand Has come to a conclusion with the chiefs of the Six Nations; they are to make good the peltry stolen and deliver up the murderers ; disputes among them ; one of the disaffected fled to stir up strife. (Page 129)
b.010038 1773/12/01 New York Haldimand, General Johnson, Sir William Discusses the best means of dealing with the Indian murderers, and how to turn the matter to the best account with the Six Nations. (Page 131)
b.010039 1773/12/08 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir William Haldimand Respecting the conduct of one George Klock, a bad character. He has carried off three Indians to be used in England for mischievous purposes. The Indians exasperated at this. Klock to be apprehended. (Page 132)
b.010040 1773/12/17 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir William Haldimand Concerning the organization of the Indian Department. Agrees as to the means of dealing with the Indian murderers. (Page 135)
b.010041 1773/12/22 New York Haldimand, General Johnson, Sir William Has taken measures to prevent Klock escaping. Has heard of a number of Indians assembled at the Wabash. Newspapers publish an account of the murder of Virginians on their way to the Ohio. Has just heard that Klock with one Indian had sailed. (Page 138)
b.010042 1773/12/27 New York Haldimand, General Johnson, Sir William Respecting the organization of the Indian Department. (Page 139)
b.010043 1774/01/06 New York Haldimand, General Nesbitt, Colonel General Haldimand, by his secretary - Leave of absence to Ensign Turner, 47th Regiment. (Page 141)
b.010044 1774/01/26 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir William Haldimand The organization of Indian Department. Intelligence from Kayaghshota, Ohio Chief ; the French at the bottom of the late meetings to ingratiate themselves with the Indians in case of a war. The Shawanese not to be trusted. Has sent message by Kayaghshota. (Page 142)
b.010045 1774/02/07 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir William Haldimand His son, Sir John, goes to New York. Senecas, it is believed, will fulfil their engagements. Intercedes for a deserter who has been living among the Indians and has been useful. (Page 144)
b.010046 1774/02/10 New York Haldimand, General Johnson, Sir William Satisfaction at the conduct of Kayaghshota, The refractory conduct of the Shawanese ; they are likely to be humbled by the resolution of the Six Nations to shake them off. The advantage of getting the Seneca murderers delivered up. Is surprised at the interference of the French in Indian affairs. Will take steps to ascertain through what agency they communicate to the southward. How the pardon of the deserter, Andrews, is to be obtained. (Page 145)
b.010047 1774/02/24 Haldimand, General Johnson, Sir William The intrigues of the Creeks ; the combination not yet general, but no knowing what may come of it, or of the gross insult to the English nation. The war between them and the Choctaws is fortunate. (Page 146)
b.010048 1774/03/18 New York Haldimand, General Johnson, Sir William Hostilities of the Creeks in Georgia carried no further. Account of the cause of the murders and of what took place. (Page 147)
b.010049 1774/03/19 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir William Haldimand The steps he is taking to draw the northern nations closer into alliance to check the refractory Indians. Has a number of Indians with him, who have brought skins to make up for those stolen from the Frenchmen last year, and also chiefs of the Mohawks about a dispute between them and the Corporation of Albany. (Page 149)
b.010050 1774/03/31 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir William Haldimand Further about the murders committed by the Creeks. Suspects that the Shawanese would try to widen the breach. Has deferred sending chiefs, who had prepared to start to negotiate with the Indians to the southward, until he hears further. Has received letter from Lord Dartmouth concerning the Illinois settlement ; will co-operate to prevent what he believes to be a dangerous and impolitic measure. (Page 152)
b.010051 1774/04/07 New York Haldimand, General Johnson, Sir William Prospects of peace with the Creeks ; approves of his deferring sending the Six Nation chiefs to the Creeks till it is absolutely necessary. To be prepared in case of a rupture. Mr. John (Jehu?) Hay to go to the Illinois to obtain description of the country and inhabitants ; sends with him a proclamation against encroachments and orders to commanding officer to prevent them. (Page 154)
b.010052 Johnson, Sir William Haldimand The Six Nations deliver up the Seneca murderers, but intercede for their lives. The provocation they have received. .Asks for their lives. M. McKee's accounts at Fort Pitt. (Page 156)
b.010053 1774/04/27 New York Haldimand, General Johnson, Sir William Pardons the two Seneca murderers, on condition that full reparation be made for the robbery. (Page 158)
b.010054 1774/04/29 New York Haldimand, General Johnson, Sir William That Mr Hay is going to the Illinois ; to furnish him with presents for the Indians ; sends copy of proclamations relative to encroachments on Indian lands. (Page 159)
b.010055 1774/04/29 Johnson, Sir William Haldimand The prisoners sent to gaol ; several of the chiefs wait to see the result ; the novelty of ot transaction occasions much private contention. Illness of one of the prisoners aggravates the state of feeling. (Page 162)
b.010056 1774/05/04 New York Haldimand, General Johnson, Sir William Sends dupllcate·of letter respecting prisoners. Hopes the lenity shown on this occasion may be. productive of good effect. (Page 164)
b.010057 1774/05/05 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir William Haldimand The proceedings at the meeting with the Indians, when the Seneca murderers were delivered up. Will be ready to cooperate to the south ward if necessary. Mr. Hay a suitable man to send to the Illinois. Importance of the operation of the Six Nation Indians. Prays for the pardon of the deserter Andrews. (Page 165)
b.010058 1774/05/26 Amboy Hamilton, Major Haldimand Has been acquitted at the court martial on the ground of the want of competency of the court, owing to its composition. Asks that a proper court be constituted to the charges against him fully tried. Accompanying this are the proceedings of the court martial. (Page 171)
b.010059 1774/06/09 Johnson Hall Johnson, Sir William Haldimand The outrageous conduct of Colonel Cressor and the forcible entry of Virginians has made an uproar among the Indians. The encroachments on the hunting grounds will not be submitted to peaceably by the Warriors, whatever the chiefs may do, the few acts they have committed are nothing compared with what they suffer. Tho accounts of Mr McKee. (Page 174)
b.010060 1774/06/15 New York Haldimand, General Johnson, Sir William The two Indian murderers to be released, but proper measures to be taken to have the Canadians indemnified. Has given over the command to General Gage. Hopes that matters to the southward have beeC ~flel up with the Creeks, but the unwarrantable conduct of Colonel Cressor will draw the just resentment of the Indians. (Page 176)
b.010061 1774/08/20 Guy Park Johnson, Guy Haldimand Death of Sir William Johnson ; he has been recommended for the succession. Has taken charge in the meantime, and has prevailed on the Indians to send a delegation to the southward. Conduct of the Virginians a great obstruction to every pacific measure. Mr. John (Jehu?) Hay been, appointed to resident at Detroit ; has received instructions as to his journet to Illinois. (Page 178)
b.010062 1774/08/31 New York Haldimand, General Johnson, Col. Guy Condolences on the death of Sir William Johnson; trusts he will be able to preserve the influence Sir William had with the Indians. (Page 179)
