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The Haldimand Collection is a valuable resource for the study of events in North America from the beginning of the Seven Years War to the end of the American Revolution and the early period of Loyalist settlement. The Papers contain the correspondence and records of Frederick Haldimand’s various commands at Trois-Rivières, Florida, New York, and Quebec. Included is correspondence with such military commanders as General Jeffery Amherst, Thomas Gage, Sir John Burgoyne, Henry Bouquet, and Sir Henry Clinton; various civil and military officials such as the Earl of Sandwich, First Lord of the Admiralty; Lord Barrington, Secretary at War; Lord Dartmouth and Lord George Germain, Secretaries of State; the Governors of Quebec, James Murray and Sir Guy Carleton; British ministers, including the Earl of Shelburne and Lord North; officers of Loyalist Corps such as Robert Rogers, James Rogers, Sir John Johnson, John Butler, and many others; Indian Department officials, Sir William Johnson, Guy Johnson and Daniel Claus; several governors and lieutenant governors; and many letters by Robert Matthews, Haldimand’s military secretary.
1765/10/04 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage.
Cannot yet make up contingent account for the Province. Intends to attempt supplying Iberville and Natchez through the Mississippi by the Lakes, to avoid going to New Orleans. Government schooner to be used for this and other services. The military works at Natchez and Iberville ; survey ordered. (Page 1) – SN: 011001
1776/03/27 – Fort Tombecby – E. Lagardère to Governor Johnstone
Murder of an Indian by Creeks, may forward the views of the Governor in trying to widen the breach between the Creeks and the Choctaws. (Page 5) – SN: 011002
1766/05/20 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor
Orders for taking possession of Fort Tombecby, carrying on the works and preserving order. (Page 7) – SN: 011003
1766/05/26 – Chesterca ? – S. Forrester to Governor Johnstone
Fight between the French and Indians. Indian internal wars. (Page 10) – SN: 011004
1766/05/29 – Pensacola – Marshall,- Carpenter
Offer to repair the Fort at Natchez. (Page 12) – SN: 011005
1766/06/04 – Felix Manuel Riesch to Brigadier Taylor (in French)
A friendly letter. (Page 13) – SN: 011006
1766/06/17 – Mobile – F. Pousset to Brigadier Taylor
Plan for protecting the plantations and inhabitants of Mobile from the Indians. (Page 14) – SN: 011007
1766/06/26 – Charles Stewart to Brigadier Taylor
All quiet among the Choctaws ; has heard nothing of the Creeks, except a slight raid. Different tribes come to get arms &c. repaired. Chickasaws have made peace on the Illinois. The expedition to Tombecby. (Page 16) – SN: 011008
1766/06/28 – Muchkolassie’s Town – James Germany to Governor Johnston
The Creeks have promised to keep the peace. They are at war with the Choctaws. (Page 18) – SN: 011009
1766/06/28 – Muckolassie – Wolf King to Governor Johnstone
Friendly talk, expressing his desire for peace and asking for some tobacco, coffee &c. (Page 19) – SN: 011010
1766/06/30 – James Noble to Brigadier Taylor
German settlements on the Mississippi (?). If appointed superintendent could bring trade into British hands. Asks Brigadier Taylor to recommend this, &c. (Page 21) – SN: 011011
1766/07/17 – London – Mr. P. to Thomas Miller.
Referring to a charge, that letters to the officers had been opened. (Page 23) – SN: 011012
1766/07/18 – Mobile – Daniel Clark to Brigadier Taylor
Asking him to pay an account and deduct it from the amount due for wood. (Page 24) – SN: 011013
1766/07/20 – Pensacola – Arthur Gordon to Brigadier Taylor
Giving his opinion as Attorney General, that the control of the lands, tenements, &c., ot His Majesty in West Florida is in the hands of the Governor. (Page 25) – SN: 011014
1766/07/21 – Mobile – Lieut. Ritchy
Inventory of Ordnance and Ordnance stores sent from Mobile to Fort Tombecby. (Page 28) – SN: 011015
1766/07/23 – Pensacola – Jacob Blackwell
That he has left power with Mr. Robert Ross to carryon his contract. (Page 30) – SN: 011016
1766/07/24 – New Orleans – B. Macnamara to Brigadier Taylor
Acknowledging money for King’s service. Shall attend to orders respecting batteaux, &c. (Page 31) – SN: 011017
1766/08/01 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to Governor Johnstone
Enquiring about the manner of obtaining the services of the Government schooner &c. (Page 32) – SN: 011018
1766/08/03 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to Governor Johnstone
Further about -the Government schooner. (Page 34) – SN: 011019
1766/08/07 – New Orleans – Manuel F. Puesch (Riesch at page 13) to Brigadier Taylor (in Spanish)
Letter by Captain Francisco Rui. (Page 36) – SN: 011020
1766/08/20 – Mobile – William Irving to Brigadier Taylor
That he will procure carts and send fowls, &c. (Page 37) – SN: 011021
1766/08/29 – Mobile – J. Hendrie to Brigadier Taylor
Reporting murders committed by Indians. The Choctaws trying to discover the murderers. Other Indian outrages. Senecas and other Indians asking ammunition to defend themselves. (Page 38) – SN: 011022
1766/08/30 – Mobile – Robert Hannah
Deposition respecting the murder by Indians of two traders, Goodwin and Davis. (Page 41) – SN: 011023
1766/09/03 – New Orleans – B. Macnamara to Brigadier Taylor.
Respecting batteaux, with account of disbursements. Sends all accounts current. Provisions for Iberville. (Page 44) – SN: 011024
1766/09/08 – Fort Tombecby – E. Lagardère to Lieutenant Ritchy
Recommending him to have the guns mounted at the Fort, as a protection against the Indians. (Page 46) – SN: 011025
1766/09/10 – Fort Tombecby – Lieut. John Ritchy to Capt. David Hope
Asks for kettles &c. Complains of undue interference. Desires provisions to be sent or the fort must be abandoned. Will order men on short allowance. Wants medicine chest. Has had a bad fever. Asks leave of absence to prosecute Lagardère. (Page 47) – SN: 011026
1766/09/10 – Fort Tombecby – John Dawson to General Hope
Has put provisions in small batteaux and returned the large one with her crew, who are sickly. The impudence of the Senecas. (Page 52) – SN: 011027
1766/09/13 – Whitehall – Lord Shelburne to John Stuart
His Majesty’s displeasure at the frauds, &c., committed on the Indians and at illegal settlements being made. Steps must be taken to stop these settlements of prevent frauds. Has·written to General Gage and the Governors of the Provinces to cooperate for this purpose. (Page 53) – SN: 011028
1766/09/16 – Senechass – James Adair to Governor Johnstone
Details of Indian outrages. The hatred of the Creeks to the British. Fears of a dangerous Confederacy. (Page 55) – SN: 011029
1766/09/18 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
Description of the ruinous state of the fort and buildings at Pensacola. (Page 59) – SN: 011030
1766/09/18 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
The Importance of .the posts of Tombecby and Natchez. The state of mind of the Indians and the effect on them of the possession of these posts. The inconvenience and danger from the Spaniards possessing the land on the East of the Mississippi. The desirability of having possession of New Orleans ; its advantages for the fur trade, &c. (Page 64) – SN: 011031
1766/09/18 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to the Lords of the Treasury
Suggestions for the building of fort at Pensacola, now ruinous. Reasons for being compelled to draw money. The exorbitant charges (Page 69) – SN: 011032
No date (1766) Brigadier Taylor to General Gage.
Pensacola healthy. The sickly state of the garrison at Mobile. Disputes with the Governor as to medical service. The distribution of Surgeons. The garrisoning of the distant posts. (Page 72) – SN: 011033
1766/09/22 – Mobile J. Hendrie to Brigadier Taylor
Report of Indian battle, and murders by Creeks. The murderers should be demanded and war declared if they are not given up. (Page 74) – SN: 011034
1766/09/27 – Fort Tombecby – Lieutenant John Ritchy to Brigadier Taylor
Return of the state of garrison, provisions, &c., at Fort Tombecby. (Page 76) – SN: 011035
1766/09/28 – Fort Tombecby – E. Lagardère to Brigadier Taylor
Detailed account of disputes between him and Lieutenant Ritchy commanding the detachment at Tombecby. (Page 77) – SN: 011036
1766/09/29 – Mobile – William Irving to Brigadier Taylor
Sending, some fowls, &c., (Page 88) – SN: 011037
1766/09/?? – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to the Lords of the Treasury
Respecting the state of the fort, storehouses, &c, He may have to expend money on urgent necessity and asks that due consideration be given. (Page 90) – SN: 011038
1766/10/04 – Pensacola – Governor Johnstone to Brigadier Taylor
By authority of Council proposes defensive measures and declaration of war against the Creeks. (Page 92) – SN: 011039
1766/10/06 – New Orleans – B. Macnamara to Brigadier Taylor
Respecting accounts. Provisions have been ordered to Iberville by Mr. Home ; asks for orders about batteaux. Expected arrival of Brigadier Taylor at New Orleans. (Page 94) – SN: 011040
1766/10/11 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage.
Suggestions as to the conduct of war against the Creeks. The necessity of united action. (Page 97) – SN: 011041
1766/10/11 – John Field to Brigadier Taylor.
Report of speeches at a council held with the Creeks. (Page 163) – SN: 011042
1766/10/15 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
Respecting. accounts for which bills were drawn. (Page 101) – SN: 011043
1766/10/15 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
The rage of the Creeks j the necessity for reinforcements and ordnance. Doubts as to the Choctaws. Believes that Indian war might have been avoided but for the desire of the Province to have control of the public expenditure. Arduous duties of garrison. Sites for posts. (Page 102) – SN: 011044
1766/10/15 – Mobile – William Irving to Brigadier Taylor
Forwarding supplies, Solicits his interest to be continued in the contractor’s agency at Mobile. (Page 105) – SN: 011045
1766/10/15 – Mobile – Charles Stuart to Brigadier Taylor
The dispute between Lt. Ritchy and Mr. Lagardere at Fort Tombecby. Another Indian murder. Provisions for the fort and for the Indian Commissary. Unhealthiness of Mobile. (Page 106) – SN: 011046
1766/10/16 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
Respecting the repairs to Forts Natchez and Bute (Ibervllle), Control of the Governor and Council over public expenditure. The unsettled plans for an Indian war. The insolent behaviour of the ordnance storekeeper. The movements of the Spaniards in New Orleans. The advantage of the place to Britain. French intrigues with the Indians. They (Indians) must be dealt with, otherwise there will be no peace. (Page 108) – SN: 011047
1766/10/18 – Mobile – D. Clark to Brigadier Taylor
Respecting his wood contract ; his transactions with Dawson and complaint against Capt. Hope. Applies for the office of Commissary. (Page 113) – SN: 011048
1766/10/23 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
The miserable condition of the fort and barracks at Pensacola. Outrages by Choctaws. Plans for new defences. Variations of temperature. The pretensions of Governor Johnstone. (Page 117) – SN: 011049
1766/11/04 – New Orleans – B. Macnamara to Brigadier Taylor.
Wains ordered, two for Iberville. Accounts for fitting batteaux sent to Natchez. Provisions sent to Iberville, Respecting commissions. &c. (Page·121) – SN: 011050
1766/11/04 – New Orleans – B. Macnamara to Brigadier Taylor.
Respecting Spanish deserters. (Page 123) – SN: 011051
1766/11/05 – Tombecby – Lieutenant Ritchy to Brigadier Taylor
Contradictory reports as to the designs of the Indians. Apprehensions of French intrigues. Asks for reinforcements. (Page 124) – SN: 011052
1766/11/08 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to John Stuart
Defining the relations between Lieutenant Ritchie and Mr. Lagardere at Tombecby. To see about ammunition and provisions and arrange about payment, &c. (Page 127) – SN: 011053
1766/11/25 – New Orleans – François Don Rui to Brigadier Taylor (in French).
His dangers in getting from Pensacola. Private messages, &c. (Page 130) – SN: 011054
1766/11/29 – New Orleans – B. Macnamara to Brigadier Taylor
Respecting accounts, &c., (Page 133) – SN: 011055
1766/11/30 – Tombecby – Lieutenant Ritchie to Brigadier Taylor
His disputes with Mr. Lagardere about the distribution of powder, &c., to Indians. Fears of Indian designs. Has laid in a supply of provisions paid for by powder. Respecting the mounting of guns on the Fort. He has obtained leave to retire on halfpay. The healthiness of the place. (Page 135) – SN: 011056
1766/12/04 – Mobile – Elias Durnford to Brigadier Taylor
Has arranged for furnishing bark for barracks. Sends man with cattle. (Page 141) – SN: 011057
1766/12(?)/07 John Simpson to Charles Stuart
Indians quiet. Evil report by the Choctaws contradicted. (Page 162) – SN: 011058
1766/12/10 – Henry·Fairchild to Governor Brown
Offers to supply fresh beef, butter, milk, &c. (Page 142) – SN: 011059
1766/12/13 – Charleston – John Stuart to Governor Johnstone
The murders by Indians. The necessity for concerted action by the different Provinces in event of an Indian war. The injustice and impolicy of a war with the Creeks j their desire for friendship. Detailed argument on this point. (Page 143) – SN: 011060
1766/12/17 – Charleston – John Stuart to Governor Johnstone
Regulations for Indian traders to be enforced. Commissary for the Creek Nation appointed. (Page 147) – SN: 011061
1766/12/21 – Tombecy – Lieutenant Ritchie to Brigadier Taylor
With orders of the day, relating to complaint against Mr. Lagardère. (Page 149) – SN: 011062
1766/12/27 – Tombecy – Lieutenant Ritchie to Brigadier Taylor
Report on Indian affairs and complaint respecting Indian Commissary Lagardère. (Page 155) – SN: 011063
1767/01/02 – Tombecby – Lieutenant Ritchy to Brigadier Taylor
Two Choctaws killed. Dissatisfaction at trade being carried on through New Orleans. Visit of a Choctaw chief after his victory over the Creeks. The expense of entertaining the Choctaws. The chief’s unwillingness to visit the Indian Commissary. (Page 171) – SN: 011064
1767/01/12 – Pensacola – Joseph Garrow to Brigadier Taylor
Asks for arbitration on provisions supplied by him. (Page 174) – SN: 011065
1767/01/15 – Pensacola – Joseph Garrow to Brigadier Taylor
Protest against the delay in receiving provisions and in the state of the store houses. (Page 175) – SN: 011066
1767/01/16 – Beaufort, S. Carolina – John Stuart to Brigadier Haldimand
The instructions he has received from General Gage. Enumerates the proposals of Governor Johnston relative to the Creek war. Will communicate everything relative to the Indians. Indian affairs improving ; Creeks have given satisfaction for the murder of traders. No negotiation with them possible till April, &c. (Page 176) – SN: 011067
1767/01/22 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
Bills drawn for barrack and other expenses. Will transfer all charge to Brigadier Haldimand. Progress of block houses. Necessity of consideration before capital works are begun. The state of the approaches to the harbour owing to the bar. The expenses of the post. (Page 180) – SN: 011068
1767/01/22 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
The inconvenience of carrying on the repairs and buildings under the Treasury regulations. His efforts to prevent exorbitant charges have been partially successfull. The supply of Iberville and taking possession of the Natchez and other works requiring expense enumerated. Forwards vouchers. (Page 183) – SN: 011069
1767/01/22 – Pensacola – Joseph Garrow to Brigadier Taylor
Accepting the offer to take over the provisions. (Page 186) – SN: 011070
1767/01/23 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
Sending surveyor the Iberville and the passage by Lake Pontchartrin, with remarks as to the advantages of that route. Proposals for erecting and supplying posts for the relief and supply of the Mississippi. Distrust of the designs of the Spaniards. (Page 187) – SN: 011071
1767/01/24 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
Relative to provision contracts. Stores for Iberville and Natchez, by the Lakes. The expense of sending by New Orleans. Advance to Major Field. (Page 194) – SN: 011072
1767/02/15 – New York – General Gage to Chevalier Montault de Monterrand, New Orleans (in French)
His complaints for dismissal from the Indian service and the calumnies against him by Governor Johnstone must be laid before the King, as he (Gage) has no control of the Governors. Will, however, endeavour to have the agreement made with Mr. Stuart carried out as far as possible. (Page 197) – SN: 011073
1767/02/15 – New York – General Gage to M. La Gauterais, New Orleans (in French).
Regarding his claims under agreement with Mr. Stuart ; will write to that gentleman on the subject, as well as on other claims. (Page 200) – SN: 011074
1767/02/28 – Pensacola – John Lorimer
Resolutions of a meeting of surgeons as to the best time for troops to reach that station in order to avoid the effects of the climate. (Page 208) – SN: 011075
No date (1767) Lieutenant Pierie
Narrative of a voyage from Halifax in the sloop George, and proceedings of the Spaniards at Porto Rico, and of the crew of a Spanish frigate. Asks for redress (see also p.211). (Page 202) – SN: 011076
1767/03/02 – Kingston, Jamaica – Lieutenant Pierie (No address)
Respecting his narrative (see pages 202 to 207). (Page 211) – SN: 011077
1767/03/03 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
Details of the works done at Pensacola and explanations of the expenses necessarily incurred. (Page 212) – SN: 011078
1767/03/04 – Tombecby – Lieutenant Ritchy to E. Lagardère
The report that he (Lagardère) had. told a chief he might kill either white or red man with the powder he had given him, as justification for the murder of a white man. Hopes it is not true, but fears from his disobeying Brigadier Taylor’s orders, &c., that there is truth in it. Recommends his taking steps to prove his innocence. Distrusts the interpreter and advises Lagardere not to talk of a Creek war ; his . own carefulness in the quarrels among the Indians. (Page 215) – SN: 011079
1767/03/04 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
Arrival of Haldimand at Jamaica. War between Creeks and Choctaws continues. Supplies for Tombecby and Natchez. Doubts the usefulness of Tombecby, but the Indian Superintendent thinks differently. If traders removed from New Orleans believes the Indians would be peaceable. The interested motives of the Indian commissaries. The selfish designs of the Province frustrated by the departure of Governor Johnstone. (Page 218) – SN: 011080
1767/03/04 – Tombecby – Lieutenant Ritchy to Brigadier Taylor.
Refers to letter to Lagardere (see p, 215 to 217) and his views of his conduct. Has engaged another interpreter, not trusting the present one. Complains of Lagardere’s dealings with the Indians and its bad effect. Reports of Chickasaws preparing to fall on the Creeks. The mischief wrought by the Indian commissaries. The insubordination of Lagardere, &c. (Page 221) – SN: 011081
1767/03/04 – Tombecby – E. Lagardère to Charles Stuart
Copy of his journal containing his proceedings with relation to the killing of a white man by Indian, referred to in Lieutenant Ritchie’s letters (215 to 217 and 221 to 226). (Page 227) – SN: 011082
1767/03/05 – Tombecby – Lieutenant Ritchie to Major Chisholm, Mobile
Relating to his quarrels with Lagardere and his threshing him. The scarcity of provisions. The murdered white man’s saddle and gun returned. (Page 239) – SN: 011083
1767/03/06 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
The arrest of Neile, the storekeeper, to be brought before a court martial; release by the Governor ; suit for damages, &c., and subsequent proceedings. (Page 242) – SN: 011084
1767/03/07 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
Plans for a communication from the Mississippi to Lakes Maurepas and Ponchartrain. (Page 246) – SN: 011085
1767/03/08 – Fort Bute – Joseph Price, Surgeon, to Brigadier Taylor
Asks to be relieved. If not proposes to quit the service. (Page 249) – SN: 011086
1767/03/11 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Harvey, A. G.
Memorandum on the climate and the best time of relieving troops in Florida. (Page 250) – SN: 011087
1767/03/?? – Tombecby – E. Legardère to Charles Stuart
His quarrels with Lieutenant Ritchy. (Page 253) – SN: 011088
1767/03/14 – Mobile – Charles Stuart to Brigadier Taylor
His treatment of Indians guilty of misconduct. The murder committed by the Choctaws. Chickasaws sending out parties against the Creeks ; Cherokees expected to join in the attack. Hopes to give him all information at Pensacola. (Page 256) – SN: 011089
1767/03/14 – Mobile – Major Chissolm to Brigadier Taylor
Arrival of recruits and·clothing. The conduct of Lieutenant Ritchy. Provisions an reinforcements have left for Tombecby. No passage by way of New Orleans to the Mississippi forts. Desires leave to come to Pensacola. (Page 259) – SN: 011090
1767/03/14 – Mobile – Charles Stuart to Brigadier Taylor
A few robberies committed by Indians. Deposition as to the murder of a white man received and forwarded. Commissary for Creeks appointed. War between Chickasaws and Cherokees and. the Creeks. The Indian murderer giving himself up. The conduct of Lieutenant Ritchie. Page (Page 262) – SN: 011091
1767/03/16 – Tombecby – E. Lagardere to Lieutenant Ritchy
That he will consent to the distribution of ammunition to the party of Choctaws at the Fort. (Page 265) – SN: 011092
1767/03/23 – Pensacola – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
The murder of a white man. Governor Johnstone’s plan of making large grants on the Natchez. The Indian internal war. How to deal with the Creeks. The quarrels between Lieutenant Ritchy and Lagardsre at Tombecby. Doubts as to the benefit of the arrangement of Indian commissaries. (Page 266) – SN: 011093
1767/04/01 – (New Orleans) – B. M. (B. Macnamara) (?) to Robert Collins
To show his letter of deputation. (Page 269) – SN: 011094
1767/04/01 – Charleston – John Stuart to Brigadier Taylor
Is setting out to meet Creeks and traders in Georgia, and thence to meet other Indians. Trading regulations enclosed, and orders asked to be given to officers to enforce them, &c. (Page 270) – SN: 011094
1767/04/05 – Tombecby – E. Lagardère to Lieutenant Ritchy
That he is summoned to attend a court martial and must obey. (Page 272) – SN: 011095
1767/04/05 – Tombecby – E. Lagardère to Lieutenant Ritchy
Notifying him that he may inspect his (Lagardere’s) luggage before he sets out. (Page 273) – SN: 011096
1767/04/16 – New Orleans – B. Macnamara to Brigadier Taylor
Carts, stores, &c., for Iberville. (Page 274) – SN: 011097
1767/05/17 – Reily to Brigadier Taylor
Offering to lease negroes for 10 or 12 months. (Page 275) – SN: 011098
1767/05/22 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand
Standing orders for the post at Tombecby. (Page 276) – SN: 011099
1767/05/22 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand
Respecting claim for wood cut on Lord Elibank’s grant. (Page 277) – SN: 011100
1767/06/02 – Tombecby – Lieutenant -Ritchy to Brigadier Haldimand
Arrival of provisions. Repairs to Fort. Horses stolen have turned up. Escape of a murderer. Indian hostilities. Refers to the murder of a white man. The healthiness and fertility of the country. (Page 278) – SN: 011101
1767/06/07 – Augusta, Ga. – John Stuart to Brigadier Haldimand
Reports of meetings with Indians. Boundaries behind North Carolina and Virginia run. Satisfactory settlement with the Creeks; all interviews friendly. Lord Shelburn disapproves of fomenting quarrels among Indians. (Page 281) – SN: 011102
1767/06/10 – Tombecby – Lieutenant Ritchy to Brigadier Haldimand
Return of expedition of Indians without result. Has sent interpreter to the nation to ascertain their designs. Suggestions how to treat the Creeks who come to Mobile, so that their plots may be circumvented. Adhesion of a leading Chief, formerly a great friend to the French. The disputes between him and Lagardère. (Page 284) – SN: 011103
1767/06/25 – Charleston – John Stuart to M. de la Cohaye
Respecting the accounts due to him. (Page 291) – SN: 011104
1767/06/25 – Charleston – John Stuart to Brigadier Haldimand
Satisfaction of the Creeks with trading settlement ; they are to send deputies to mark out boundaries of Georgia and West Florida. The Cherokees also friendly. Tariff of trade with the Choctaws and Chickasaws to be settled. (Page 293) – SN: 011105
1767/06/29 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Colonel Taylor (in French)
Draught of a letter of a friendly character. (Page 296) – SN: 011106
1767/06/29 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Colonel Taylor (in French)
Has forwarded letters to him. The trial of Major Farmer. Returns to be made. (Page 298) – SN: 011107
1767/07/22 – St. Augustine – Brigadier Taylor to Brigadier Haldimand
Asking that precautions be taken to keep Ensign St. John from illicit connection with a soldier’s wife. (Page 300) – SN: 011108
1767/07/22 – Charleston – John Stuart to Brigadier Haldimand
Glad that Indian affairs are found better than expected, Thanks for trouble taken to enquire into complaints, &c. Cherokee line behind North Carolina completed satisfactorily. Peace among the Indians of this District. (Page 302) – SN: 011109
1767/07/23 – St. Augustine – Brigadier Taylor to Brigadier Haldimand
Establishment of new post to East Florida ; will introduce several men to a knowledge of the road. The arrival of the Cygnet at the Havana ; ordered from the Moro and fired upon. The Adventure also fired upon. The defences of the Moro formidable ; they are described. (Page 304) – SN: 011110
1767/07/25 – Mobile – Charles Strachan to Capt. David Hope
Respecting horses lost on the Tombecby expedition, and the small chance of recovering them. (Page 309) – SN: 011111
1767/08/01 – St. Augustine – Mrs. Taylor to Brigadier Haldimand
Private note. (Page 310) – SN: 011112
1767/08/06 – St. Augustine – Brigadier Taylor to Brigadier Haldimand
Officers sent for court martial, and agreement with vessel that carries them. The difficulties about the court martial on Major Farmer and reflections on Governor Johnstone’s motives. (Page 312) – SN: 011113
1767/08/06 – St. Augustine – Brigadier Taylor to Brigadier Haldimand
Remarks upon the new post route between East and West Florida. Is to remain at the request of General Gage to proceed with the building of the Barracks. Hopes Haldimand will soon be in East Florida. Soldiers’ rations. Private messages (Page 315) – SN: 011114
1767/08/16 – Pensacola – Charles Stuart to Brigadier Haldimand
List sent of articles necessary to be sent to the posts on the Mississippi for distribution to Indians. Asks that instruction be sent to commanding officers as to distribution. (Page 318) – SN: 011115
1767/09/01 – Tombecby – Lieutenant Ritchy to Brigadier Haldimand
Will do what be can during the Commissary’s absence. The outrages by traders. Requests copies of Superintendent’s orders. The want of these the cause of misunderstandings with Lagardère. The orders he has given respecting assistance by troops. The low character of the men employed in the Indian Service. Indian stores left unprotected by the flight of an agent in charge. His conduct towards the Indians and Lagardare’s designs to embroil the different Indian tribes. Health of the post. Sends state of the garrison. Traders ordered to send in all the King’s horses they can find. (Page 319) – SN: 011116
1767/09/15 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Brigadier Taylor (in French)
Arrival of officers for court martial, but does not know when the evidences can be collected. Will employ the sloop, and will send a detachment by her to St. Augustine. Monthly returns received, showing the number of absent officers. To obey General Gage’s orders about the barracks, &c. Congratulates him on flattering letters from Lord Shelburne and having settled with the Treasury. (Page 325) – SN: 011117
1767/09/22 – Tombecby – Lieutenant Ritchy to Brigadier Haldimand
Sends down a murderer. Expedition of Choctaws against the Creeks. Creeks on the war path and attack a village, in spite of his pretended advice to attack the Choctaws. Policy to be observed. Report by Indian trader of Creek, designs against the Whites. Chickasaw doings. Respecting supplies for the fort. Must discharge the Interpreter for want of means to pay him. (Page 328) – SN: 011118
1767/10/04 – Charleston – John Stuart to Brigadier Haldimand
Thanks for assistance in the Indian Department. The quarrels between Lieut. Ritchy and Lagardère, Complaints by Ministry of expense of Indian Department. His difficulties owing to Governors distributing presents, and the demands of the Indians. Murders and outrages by Lower Creek Indians. (Page 333) – SN: 011119
1767/10/05 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Brigadier Taylor (in French)
Send a detachment of the 9th. Disposal of the rest. Has employed the sloop carrying wood. The troops to cut their own wood. Sends furniture left behind by Colonel Taylor, &C. Sends engineers report on the state of Appalachie. (Page 336) – SN: 011120
1767/10/05 – Mobile – Charles Stuart to Brigadier Taylor (in French)
Will conform to orders. Letters to Ritchy. Choctaws on the war path ;. reported to be threatening Tombecby if they are refused ammunition. Has ordered McIntosh to make the Chickasaws restore the French prisoners. Complaints of French trading on Lake Pontchartrain. Number of Indians on the trail reported to be 1,000 men. (Page 340) – SN: 011121
1767/10/06 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Colonel Taylor (In French)
Respecting the detachment of the 9th. How Ensign St. John can be kept out of the way of the woman who follows him. (Page 342) – SN: 011122
1767/10/06 – Tombecby – Lieutenant Ritchy to Brigadier Haldimand
Hostile demonstration of Choctaws against the fort ; his talk to them and their withdrawal. (Page 343) – SN: 011123
1767/10/16 – James Hewett to McGillivray and Struthers
Red Captain and 24 Choctaws killed by Creeks, who have delivered the medal, which he will bring down. The visit to Tombecby (see 343, 344) referred to. The slaughter blamed on the whites as the result of information given to the Creeks. (Page 345) – SN: 011124
1767/10/27 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Col. Taylor
Arrival of vessel from New York, but no letters. The detachment of the 9th for St. Augustine he hopes has arrived. The men for Appalachie not yet left. The weather improving and health of the place better. Private messages. (Page 347) – SN: 011125
1767/11/01 – Charles Stuart to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Part of the original mutilated. Refers to the necessity (apparently) of keeping- the Chickasaws on good terms. (Page 355) – SN: 011126
1767/11/16 – Tombecby – Lieutenant Ritchy to Brigadier Haldimand
Excuses himself for sending down the trader charged with murdering his servant. The death of the Red Captain and his men ; had assisted the survivors. Will watch their proceedings and can get information from his adopted brother. War party sent off against the Creeks. List of prisoners &c. (Page 356) – SN: 011127
1767/11/20 – Tombecby – Lieutenant Ritchy to Brigadier Haldimand
Arrival of Pousa Homa with 341 warriors against the Creeks ; supplies them with ammunition &c. (Page 360) – SN: 011128
1767/12/16 – Mobile – Charles Stuart to Brigadier Haldimand
Will set out for Tombecky. The expedition of Mr. Pitman will be delayed by bad weather. The gathering of Indians may delay the evacuation of the fort. Chickasaw commissary to meet him with chosen Indians at Tombecby to counteract effects of bad reports. The treatment that should be given to the faithful Chickasaws. (Page 361) – SN: 011129
1768/01/08 – Mobile – David Thomson, Gunner, to John Weir
Receipt for ordnance stores. (Page 364) – SN: 011130
1768/02/13 – St. Augustine – Colonel Taylor to Brigadier Haldimand
The pretensions of Governor Grant to take complete command of the troops as well as govern in civil matters. (Page 365) – SN: 011131
1768/02/14 – St. Augustine – Colonel Taylor to General Gage
Recapitulating the demands of Governor Grant to command the troops, and giving his own views on the subject. (Page 368) – SN: 011132
1768/02/23 – St. Augustine – Colonel Taylor to Brigadier Haldimand
Hopes for his arrival at St. Augustine. Will himself wait till the barracks are advanced. Delay of letters. Discusses the defence of Havana. The distresses of the troops owing to Governor Johnstone ; his assumptions of power. The useless expense in repairing the fort at Pensacola without some regular plan. Private messages &c. (Page 373) – SN: 011133
1768/03/11 – Mobile – Lieutenant Ritchy to Major Hutchison
That he has been arrested upon a claim for the price of horse hired to help in moving detachment to Tombecby. (Page 378) – SN: 011134
1768/03/24 – Charleston – John Stuart to Brigadier Haldimand
The successful evacuation of Fort Tombecby. The satisfactory settlement of M. Gauterais’ accounts : commission as commissary to the small nations on the Mississippi, &c., sent him. Lieut, Henderson replaces Lagardère, Indian presents received at Mobile. The system of distribution of presents through Governors. Negotiations between Cherokees and their enemies ; skirmish between Chickasaws and Creeks, and presents to Creeks by Governor Grant. (Page 380) – SN: 011135
1768/04/05 – Pensacola – Major Farmer to Brigadier Haldimand
Asking for a court martial. (Page 384) – SN: 011136
1768/04/28 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Mrs Taylor
A private letter. (Page 385) – SN: 011137
1768/04/29 – Mobile – M. de la Gautrais to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Will leave for the Lake next day. Will obey all instructions. (Page 387) – SN: 011138
1768/04/29 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Colonel Taylor (in French)
The misunderstanding with Governor Grant is not to affect his command or the troops as now established. He is to report direct to General Gage, sending duplicates to him (Haldimand). To follow the General’s orders as to the barracks. Relief of troops and recruits. Captain Jenkins to look out for wood·land for fuel and building timber for St. Augustine. (Page 388) – SN: 011139
1768/05/?? – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Col. Taylor
The limits between the civil and military authority. (Page 393) – SN: 011140
1768/05/13 – Pensacola – Lieutenant Ritchy to Brigadier Haldimand
Asks leave to-draw upon him should the loss of the horses already referred to be chargeable to him (Ritchy) and asks leave to go to England. (Page 395) – SN: 011141
1768/06/02 – N. de la Gautrais to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Financial embarrassment has hindered him from getting to Baton Rouge as quickly as promised. Reports sale of spirits among the Indians ; asks troops to arrest the illicit dealers. Calls attention to his accounts for the Illinois expedition. (Page 397) – SN: 011142
1768/06/16 – New Orleans – Garin, Notary, to M. d’Aubry (in French)
Statement of arrangement with his creditors made by M. de Ia Gautrais. (Page 400) – SN: 011143
1768/06/18 – Lieutenant Ritchy
Award of arbitration in the case between him and Orbaun Dumoriez. (Page 409) – SN: 011144
1768/06/28 – Mobile – Charles Stuart to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
All quiet ; he is setting off in a few days and will report. Chickasaws not arrived, their horses having had an epidemic. They have rejected the overtures of the Creeks. Complaints of traffic in brandy from Natchez ; the cause of disorders. (Page 410) – SN: 011145
1768/07/02 – New Orleans – N. de la Gautrais to Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Has not yet reached Baton Rouge. Will render an account of his discoveries. The settlement with his creditors. (Page 412) – SN: 011146
1768/08/01 – Savannah – John Stuart to Brigadier Haldimand
Indian affairs transferred from Superintendents to Governors of the Colonies. All internal posts to be evacuated except Niagara, Detroit and Michillimakinak. Running Indian line behind Georgia unfinished. Reported proposals of peace between the Creeks and the Choctaws and the Chickasaws. (Page 415) – SN: 011147
1768/09/15 – Natchez – Lieutenant Lovell
Account of provisions, &c., delivered to Indian tribes. (Page 418) – SN: 011148
1768/10/27 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to John Stuart
The change in management of Indian affairs ; the concealment by the Governor. The policy of mediation to be followed with the Indians. The garrisons of Forts Bute and Natchez arrived. Lieutenant Lovell to draw for provisions furnished to the Indians. The fort at Natehez with swivels, &c., delivered to Lieut. Governor’s order, but Natchez demolished. (Page 419) – SN: 011149
1768/10/29 – Pensacola – Charles Stuart to Brigadier Haldimand
The death of the Red Captain and its effect upon the Creeks, making them dear to overtures, and on the Choctaws disheartening them. The insolence of Indians ; he bad effect of the present system of trade. Reasons that may be given for abandoning Fort Tombecby. Slaughter of Frenchmen by Chickasaws. The reason for this and character of Chickasaws. The good faith of the French Governor of New Orleans. (Page 349) – SN: 011150
1768/12/12 – Fort Panmure – John Bradley (no address)
The alarming state of affairs. Has taken possession of the fort but it is open to all comers’ its ruinous condition. (Page 424) – SN: 011151
1768/12/16 – St. Augustine – George Phyn to Major Hutchison
Arrival of Captains Varlo and Hume. Loss of the scow which brought Captain Hodgson but no lives lost, all the baggage gone. Detachments preparing to to sail for Charleston, S. C. Delays on the part of the Master of the vessel. (Page 426) – SN: 011152
1769/07/27 – Pensacola – Charles Stuart to Brigadier Haldimand (in French).
Acknowledges letters, &c. The unhappy state of affairs in West Florida. The conduct of Mr. Brown since the death of Governor Elliot. He feels the loss occasioned by his (Haldimand’s) departure. The Lieut. Governor’s course towards him (Stuart) by supplanting him in the council by a young engineer. The unfortunate effect of the death of Elliot on the Indian Affairs of the Colony. Will do what he can to preserve peace with them. Information will be given by Mr. McGillivray a and others on this subject. (Page 428) – SN: 011153
1769/09/23 – Appalachia – Charles Stuart to .Brigadier Haldimand (in French)
Arrived here in pursuit of Spaniards. The conduct of Lt. Governor Browne in respect to this expedition, engaging a vessel without furnishing necessaries or instructions. Had himself provided all things necessary ; Browne becoming sensible of his mistake. Expected arrival of General O’Reilly at New Orleans with Spanish troops. Desires to know Haldimand’s views as to the course he should adopt with the Spaniards. (Page 432) – SN: 011154
1769/10/07 – Charleston – John Stuart
Account of expenses (Indian) incurred in the southern district on the old establishment previous to 1st November, 1768. (Page 422) – SN: 011155
No date. – Brigadier Taylor to General Gage
Recapitulates the ruinous state of his quarters and other disadvantages. The conduct of Governor Johnstone in keeping back papers, &c. Major Farmer at New Orleans. Capacity of Mobile harbour., Concerning- accounts, &C. (Page 189) – SN: 011156
No date – Guy Johnson to Colonel Williams
Questions as to the powers of the civil and military authority in reference to quarters fer the officers and soldiers. (Page 191) – SN: 011157
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List of men able to bear arms in the different Indian nations ; the names of the different tribes given with the numbers of fighting men of each. In all, 30,630. (Page 436) – SN: 011158
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Talk to the Indians respecting outrages. (Page 438) – SN: 011159
No date – G. P. Chauvet to Brigadier Taylor (in French)
The surprise of the French settlers at Campbelltown at the withdrawal of troops from the fort, which had been intended as a protection against the Indians. They entreat protection to prevent the dispersion of the settlement, owing to the folly of two or three persons. (Page 440) – SN: 011160
No date – Board of Trade
Abstract of plan, followed by the plan itself, for the future management of Indian affairs, including list of tribes, regulations, traffic, &c. (Page 442). List of Indians charged with:a.late murder. (Page 472) – SN: 011161