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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.
1765/05/28 – Governor Johnstone
Treaty with the Creek Indians for lands. (Page 1) – SN: 013001
1765/07/25 and 1767/07/10
Returns of the officers, men, women and children of the 35th Regiment dead between these dates. (Page 12) – SN: 013002
1765/07/25 and 1767/07/10
Returns of the 31 Regiment during the same period. (Page 20) – SN: 013003
1766/01/13 – Governor Johnston to General Haldimand
Recommending his secretary, Mr. Thomson, to General Haldimand. (Page 4) – SN: 013004
1766/09/24 – Placentia – Respective Officers
Memorial adopted for additional rations. (Page 3) – SN: 013005
1767/05/04 – Mobile – Charles Williams to General Taylor
Applies for pay for acting as Judge Advocate. (Page 5) – SN: 013006
1767/05/25 – Pensacola – Governor Brown to General Haldimand
Cannot give him (Haldimand) the use of the provincial sloop. (Page 7) – SN: 013007
1767/06/01 – New York – John Reid to Colonel Bouquet
Pointing out errors in accounts for use of waggons. (Page 
– SN: 013008
1767/06/01 – Pensacola – General Taylor to General Haldimand
Certifies that the provincial (West Florida) sloop has been of no use to the troops. (Page 9) – SN: 013009
1767/06/12 – Pensacola – General Haldimand to Governor Grant, West Florida. (in French.)
Has sent an engineer to examine the damage to the fort. Respecting the possibility of forming a communication between the two Floridas.·(Page 9a) – SN: 013010
1767/07/06 – Pensacola – Governor Brown to General Haldimand
That he will prepare a billet for Major Farmer. (Page 11) – SN: 013011
1767/07/14 – Pensacola – Robert Collins to General Haldimand
The Lieutentant Governor and Council desire to meet General Haldimand on material business of the Province. (Page 21) – SN: 013012
1767/07/14 – Pensacola – Minutes of Council
Regarding the Rum trade; respecting the propriety of keeping the post of Tombeckby ; French possessions on our side of the Lakes. Means to secure the trade. (Page 22) – SN: 013013
1767/07/22 – St. Augustine – Governor Grant to General Haldimand
Invites General Haldimand to visit him. Arrangements for keeping up communication with Pensacola. Has invited the Indians to a congress at Picolata. Recommends Ensign Wright for dealing with the Indians. Captain Sutherland detained by a court martial. Death of the .Earl of Sutherland ; defeat of the Ministry. North American traders to come before the Lords. Reinforcement for New England. Marriage of General Amherst. (Page 24) – SN: 013014
1767/08/05 – Pensacola – Robert Collins to General Haldimand
Asks for six swivels for Provincial sloop sailing for Havana, &c. (Page 28) – SN: 013015
1767/08/16 – Pensacola – Governor Brown to General Haldimand
That he will send presents for the Indians coming to Natchez and Iberville to be returned by the Superintendent when demanded. Ask’s for a man or two for the Provincial sloop. (Page 29) – SN: 013016
1767/08/25 – Pensacola – Archibald Hamilton to General Haldimand
Asking for leave of absence on account of ill health. (Page 30) – SN: 013017
1767/08/28 – Pensacola – Governor Browne to General Haldimand
The Provincial Storehouse has been broken open ; asks for sentries. (Page 31) – SN: 013018
1767/09/02– Mobile (?) – Charles Williams to General Haldimand.
Transmitting returns·of provisions transferred to his successor ; has received no pay as Commissary or Barrack Master. (Page 32) – SN: 013019
1767/10/04 – Pensacola – Governor Browne to General Haldimand
To provide cattle for the garrison, proposes to employ the provincial vessels ; asks for men for the service. (Page 33) – SN: 013020
1767/11/11 – Durnford’s Plantations – Governor Browne to General Haldimand
Has ordered the sloop to be detained ; the provisions are found to be perfectly good and fresh. (Page 34) – SN: 013021
1767/12/31 – Pensacola – Governor Browne to General Haldimand
Asks for a carpenter. Page (Page 35) – SN: 013022
1767/08/26 – Pensacola – Governor Browne
Anonymous letter printed in 1767, headed “A letter from a Gentleman in Pensacola to his friends in South Carolina, Pensacola, 26th August, 1767.” The letter contains charges against Governor Montfort Browne for his conduct town; the Assembly and is written in bitter terms. (Page 36) – SN: 013023
No date No Signature (about 1767)
That an engineer has been sent to examine how the post (not named) can best be protected from damage by high water. To send list of boats, tools, &c. (Page 10) – SN: 013024
No date (Jan. 1768?) – Governor Browne to General Haldimand
Applying for a carpenter. (Page 44) – SN: 013025
No date (Jan. 1768?) – Governor Browne to General Haldimand
Asks for reply to a previous letter. (Page 45) – SN: 013026
1768/01/04 – New Orleans – Sainctelette to General Haldimand (in French)
Asking Haldimand to visit New Orleans. (Page 45a.) – SN: 013027
1768/02/03 – Pensacola – Captain Varlo – 31st Regiment, to Genl. Haldimand.
The resignation of Capt. Vignoles. (Page 46) – SN: 013028
1768/02/09 – Governor Browne to General Haldimand
Asks that Mr. Pitman be sent with him as engineer on a visit he proposes to make to different parts of the Province (Florida). (Page 47) – SN: 013029
1768/02/14 – Pensacola -
Return of artificers of the 21st Regiment. (Page 48) – SN: 013030
1768/02/14 – Pensacola -
Return of Artificers received as volunteers into the 31st. (Page 49) – SN: 013031
1768/02/17 – Pensacola – Governor Browne to General Haldimand
Regrets that Mr. Pitman, engineer cannot be spared. Mr. Durnford, Provincial Engineer, is under the direction of the Governor. (Page 50) – SN: 013032
1768/02/22 – St. Augustine – Governor Grant to General Haldimand
Communication between the two Provinces (East and West Florida) desirable. Movements of troops ; want of barrack accommodation. The political situation in Britain. Recall of Governor of New York. Monkton offered it. Hopes Haldimand will visit St. Augustine. Increase of people coming into the Province and of slaves. Expected 500 Greeks with Dr. Turnbull. (Page 51) – SN: 013033
1768/02/23 – Pensacola – Governor Browne to General Haldimand
Regarding the authority to whom Mr. Durnford, Engineer, is responsible. (Page 53) – SN: 013034
1768/02/23 – Pensacola – Captain Hamilton to General Haldimand
That he desires to sell his commission. (Page 54) – SN: 013035
1768/03/06 – Mobile – Elie Lagardère to General Haldimand (in French)
Applies for the situation of interpreter. Page (Page 54a.) – SN: 013036
1768/03/10 – Mobile – Elias Durnford to General Haldimand
Reports his progress in surveying, &c. (Page 55) – SN: 013037
1768/03/10 – Mobile – George Bryn to General Haldimand
Impracticable to take troops from Iberville through the Lakes to Mobile ; has taken them to New Orleans, and thence by water to Mobile. Deserters who have given themselves up. The causes of his slow progress. Encloses a letter from Sir Wm. Johnson. (Page 57) – SN: 013038
1768/03/14 – Pensacola – Captain Hamilton to General Haldimand
Sends it his resignation. (Page 59) – SN: 013039
1768/03/18 – Pensacola – General Haldimand to Mr. Durnford (in French.)
Will do nothing with barracks or fort at Mobile till he hears from the North. Proposes to build huts for the increased garrison, Directs Durnford to select a proper place, and proper materials. To prepare plan of the Bay. P. S.-With private message. (Page 59a.) – SN: 013040
1768/03/21 – Mobile – Elias Durnford to General Haldimand
Will go on with the survey of the Bay. Has sent corn, &c. (Page 60) – SN: 013041
1768/04/15 – Whitehall – Lord Hillsborough to General Haldimand
Regulations of Indian affairs to be left to the Colonies, but a Superintendent continued for such matters as are of immediate negotiation between the King and the savages. Reduction of forts ordered. Niagara, Detroit, and Michillimakinak to be continued, and a proper naval force kept on the Lakes. The Colonies to prevent settlement on Indian lands and frauds by traders. (Page 61) – SN: 013042
1768/04/29 – General Haldimand to Governor Grant (in French)
The difficulty of the route between the two Floridas ; the traders’ route from Mobile to Augusta (Georgia). Suggests looking for a road to the Bay of Spirito Santo by St. John River or other part of East coast of Florida. The prosperity of East Florida, St. Augustine ; the factions in West Florida have hindered the progress of the Province. Hopes to visit Grant and trusts the Greek Colony will be successful ; movements of troops, &c. (Page 63a.) – SN: 013043
1768/05/14 – Pensacola – Captain Vignoles to General Haldimand
Apologising for his improper conduct and praying to be released from arrest. (Page 64) – SN: 013044
1768/06/30 – Mobile – Joseph Aikman to General Haldimand
Will take advantage of leave of absence, but asks to be continued as Fort Major at Mobile, as he trusts to the pay to help him in paying for his company. (Page 65) – SN: 013045
1768/07/26 – Jamaica – Governor Elletson to General Haldimand
Will do what he can for the comfort of Lieutenant Boucher of the 31st and his detachment.·(Page 67) – SN: 013046
1768/08/01 – Pensacola – Jacob Blackwell
Receipt for the subsistence of the Scotch Fuziliers. (Page 68) – SN: 013047
1768/08/04 – Pensacola – Ensign Watson
Certificate by two Surgeons of his ill health. (Page 69) – SN: 013048
1768/08/14 – Pensacola – Governor Browne to General Haldimand
Transmitting the remonstrances of the people of West Florida, against the removal of troops. (Page 70) – SN: 013049
1768/08/15 – Pensacola – Governor Browne to Messrs. Bradley & Fairchild
Authorising them, in consequence of the withdrawal of troops, to take possession, with the inhabitants, of the Fort at Natchez. Arms, &c., to be transferred to them and more sent. (Page 72) – SN: 013050
1768/08/15 – Pensacola – Governor Browne to General Haldimand
Asking General Haldimand to leave arms, &c., at Fort Natchez for the defence of the inhabitants. Fort Bute may be demolished. (Page 73) – SN: 013051
1768/08/20 – Pensacola – Governor Browne to General Haldimand
Requests Haldimand to give him an answer respecting troops to be laid before the inhabitants. (Page 76) – SN: 013052
No date (about August 1768) Governor Browne
Asking for the salute in honour of the King of the Creeks, on being presented to Haldimand. (Page 78) – SN: 013053
1768/08/15 – Pensacola – General Haldimand to Governor Browne.
The withdrawal of the troops and cessation of their expenditure will be a positive benefit to the people of West Florida. A frigate and sloop on the Lakes their best protection. No fears from the Indians if strict justice be administered, &c. No danger from French and Spanish. (Page 74) – SN: 013054
1768/08/24 – Charles Williams to General Haldimand
Thanks for favour. (Page 77) – SN: 013055
1768/09/15 – Fort Panmure – John Bradley to General Haldimand
Respecting the occupation of the Fort at Natchez. Will not take charge of it jointly with Fairchild, but will repair it, keep it in order and defensible on certain conditions. (Page 79) – SN: 013056
1768/09/19 – Pensacola – Captain Varlo, 31st Regiment, to General Haldimand
Urging the acceptance of Captain Vignoles’ resignation. (Page 82) – SN: 013057
1768/09/23 – Pensacola – Captain Vignoles
Resigns his commission in favour of Captain Lieutenant Crofton. (Page 83) – SN: 013058
1768/09/27 – Jamaica – Governor Elletson to General Haldimand
That he cannot accept the offer to incorporate Lieutenant Boucher’s detachtment with the regiments on the island. (Page 84) – SN: 013059
1768/10/04 – Pensacola – Captain Vignoles to General Haldimand
Asks leave to remain when the regiment leaves for St. Augustine. (Page 85) – SN: 013060
1768/11/01 – Pensacola – Sergeant Bennison
Deposition against Lieutenant Fade for assault. (Page 86) – SN: 013061
No date (Novembre 1768 ?)Governor Browne to General Haldimand
Asking if General Haldimand has determined on the rent of his house and for the loan of four or five negroes. (Page 87) – SN: 013062
No date (November 1768 ?) – West Florida Inhabitants
Petition to Governor Browne to take measures to have the order to withdraw the troops rescinded. (Page 88) – SN: 013063
No date (November 1768 ?) – Captain Varlo to General Haldimand
That he and Mr. D~P; ford cannot dine with General Haldimand owing to a prevl~. engagement. Page 91. – SN: 013064
1769/03/04 – Pensacola – General Haldimand to Governor Elliot (in French)
Regretting that he has had to leave before the arrival of the Governor ; recommending certain officers. (Page 91a) – SN: 013065
1769/04/02 – Pensacola – Governor Eliot to General Haldimand
Acknowledging General Haldimand’s letter of March 4. (pp. 91a, 91b.) (Page 92) – SN: 013066
1769/04/13 – Pensacola – Governor Eliot to General Haldimand
That he will not be able to buy the boats offered by General Haldimand ; that he cannot liive in the house hired by Governor Browne. (Page 93) – SN: 013067
1769/05/16 – Pensacola Bay – Elias Durnford to General Haldimand
On the point of departure. The distressed state of the Province (West Florida). The representations sent against Governor Browne. Respecting the Governor’s house in the fort, &c. Governor Eliot’s burial. The outrages by Indians. (Page 94) – SN: 013068
1769/07/26 – Pensacola – Governor Browne to General Haldimand
Riots and confusion following Governor Eliot’s death. Sickness at Mobile. Will do what he can to preserve Haldimand’s house from damage. The violent. partizanship of Captain Innis. Thinks of visiting St. Augustine. (Page 96) – SN: 013069
1769/09/?? – No signature
Letter almost illegible from gaps in the original manuscript. (Page 99) – SN: 013070
1770/01/27 – Pensacola – Elias Dunford to General Haldimand
Expressing his desire for Haldimand’s friendship. Expected arrival of troops. (Page 101) – SN: 013071
1770/01/30 – St. Augustine – General Haldimand to Mr. Durnford (in French)
Congratulates him on promotion. Intends leaving for New York. A congress with the Indians advisable. The distribution of the troops. The prospects of success for the Province (East Florida). If East Florida could get the French, who detest the Spaniards, it would soon exceed West Florida. (Page 101a.) – SN: 013072
1770/02/04 – St. Augustine – General Haldimand to Mr. Durnford (in French)
The course to be followed by O’Reilly at New Orleans. He has promised assistance to vessels and against the Indians. Has forbidden foreigners to trade. (Page 101d.) – SN: 013073
1770/03/09 – Pensacola – Elias Durnford to General Haldimand
The arrival of troops ; desirous of Haldimand’s presence. The ruinous state of the barracks. Entreats Haldimand to represent this and to obtain more troops. (Page 102) – SN: 013074
1770/03/09 – Pensacola – Elias Durnford to General Haldimand
The regulations preventing trade with New Orleans. The re-establishment of the post at Iberville necessary; the advantage to the Mother Country as it would secure the trade of the Mississippi. Governor O’Reilly has sent a large escort to the Illinois. Indians unfriendly to the Spaniards. Their policy is to prevent trade with the British Provinces. They are to leave only 600 men when O’Reilly gives up the government to his successor. (Page 104) – SN: 013075
1770/03/09 – Pensacola -Elias Durnford to General Haldimand
Will do his best in the position of Acting Governor ; doubts his influence over the Assembly. A congress of Indians will do away with fear of Spanish influence. Desires to get French and married settlers. The sale of boats, &c. Repairs wanted at the fort of Mobile. Thanks for appointment. Difficult to sell Haldimand’s house. Not much yet done in Spanish trade. (Page 106) – SN: 013076
1771/05/05 – Governor Chester to Captain Dixon of the 16th Reg.
Expected arrival of Chickasaw and Arkansas Chiefs. They are to be saluted with 15 guns. (Page 110) – SN: 013077
1771/11/09 – Pensacola – General Haldimand to Governor Browne.
The Fort of Pensacola to be put in a fit state to resist the attacks of Indians. Desires the Governor’s opinion on the plans. (Page 111) – SN: 013078
1772/12/14 – Pensacola (?) – Elias Durnford to General Haldimand
Respecting the channel to Campbell Town. (Page 113) – SN: 013079
1772/12/05 – Pensacola – John Chester to General Haldimand
The division of the Provincial from the military stores and ordnance. Mr. Durnford to preside at the Board of Ordnance. (Page 114) – SN: 013080
No date – Placentia – Lieutenant Governor Goreham to Lord Barrington
Application for allowance of fuel, &c., with returns of fuel issued to troops. (Page 115) – SN: 013081
1773/05/08 – Bermuda – Governor Bruere (Bermuda)
Asks for leave of absence for his son, Lieutenant Bruere. (Page 122) – SN: 013082
1773/05/31 – Boston – Governor Hutchinson to General Gage
Will cover certificates for service of two officers at Castle William. (Page 123) – SN: 013083
1773/06/09 (September ?) – New York – Governor Tryon to General Haldimand
Enclosing minute of Council respecting military aid. (Page 167) – SN: 013084
1773/06/10 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Franklin
The 47th Regiment expected from Ireland; to be quartered in the Jerseys ; asks that preparations be made for its reception. (Page 124) – SN: 013085
1773/06/13 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Franklin
Arrival of artillery, a company to be sent to Amboy. (Page 146) – SN: 013086
1773/06/14 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Hutchinson; Boston
Encloses warrants for pay of officers. (Page 125) – SN: 013087
1773/06/15 – Burlington – Governor Franklin to General Haldimand
Will prepare for reception of the 47th. The Provincial appropriation nearly exhausted ; not advisable to call the Assembly to make a fresh appropriation till the regular time of meeting ; suggests that the King’s Barrack Master advances the necessary amount till then. (Page 126) – SN: 013088
1773/06/21 – Burlington – Governor Franklin to General Haldimand
The preparation for the reception of the 47th in New Jersey. Thanks for appointing MT. Bonnell to act as Barrack Master. It will more probably induce the Assembly to make the necessary appropriation. (Page 128) – SN: 013089
1773/06/24 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Franklin
Mr. Bonnell has been instructed as to the necessary arrangements for quartering the 47th Regiment. (Page 130) – SN: 013090
1773/06/27 – Robinson, Barrack Master General to General Haldimand
Remarks on Lieutenant Governor Goreham’s. application for fuel. It should not be granted from the regulated allowance to the troops. Regulations appended. (Page 131) – SN: 013091
1773/06/29 – New York – General Haldimand (Probably to Col. Robertson, Barrack Master General)
Confusion in the method of supplying the troops at Newf- probably undland ; to examine the contracts and point out the cause of confusion. (Page 134) – SN: 013092
1773/07/01 – New York – General Haldimand to Lt. Governor Goreham
Has enquired as, to surplus of fuel and provisions at· Placentia. Enclosed report of Barrack Master General ; begs the regulations may be strictly observed. Cannot comply with his request for allowance. (Page 135) – SN: 013093
1773/07/01 – Quebec – Governor Cramahé to General Haldimand
Congratulation on his arrival in Quebec ; asks that he be not called on to act as Judge Advocate while the reins of Government are in his hands. (Page 137) – SN: 013094
1773/07/06 – Anapolis – H. Sharpe to General Haldimand
Congratulations on Haldimand’s appointment. Proposes going to England for about a year ; offers of service. (Page 138) – SN: 013095
1773/07/08 – Quebec – Dy. Commissary General Cunningham to General Haldimand.
Sending Commissariat accounts and asking leave of absence. (Page 139) – SN: 013096
1773/07/09 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Penn
Arrival·of artillery ; one company to be stationed at Philadelphia. (Page 140) – SN: 013097
1773/07/11 – Inhabitants of Crown Point to Genl, Haldimand
Memorial against the oppression practiced by Captain Anstruther ; also enclosing address to Governor Tryon and list of grievances. (Page 141) – SN: 013098
1773/07/22 – Placentia – Lt. Governor Goreham to General Haldimand
Respecting fuel and other allowances. (Page 147) – SN: 013099
1773/07/28 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Moultree, East Florida
Asking him to give assistance towards embarking the 29th at St. Augustine. (Page 151) – SN: 013100
1773/07/28 – Charleston – John Stuart to Governor Martin, North Carolina
Respecting the murder of two Cherokees by one Collins ; escape of the murderer ; arrest of the father. (Page 152) – SN: 013101
1773/08/10 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Shirley (Rhode Island)
That the representations as to the small number or troops. for the protection of the Island cannot be met just now, but in event of war immediate measures would be taken to preserve it from surprise. (Page 154) – SN: 013102
1773/08/12 – General. Haldimand to Governor Martin (North Carolina)
Suggests offering a reward for the capture of Collins, the murderer of Indians. Authorises,·besides, the offer of one hundred pounds sterling. (Page 155) – SN: 013103
1773/08/27 – New York – General Haldimand to Lt. Governor Cramahe (Quebec)
Desiring him to appoint a deputy Judge Advocate for the court martial on Ensign Randall, 52nd Regiment. (Page 156) – SN: 013104
1773/??/?? – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Bruere, Bermuda
Thanks for his care of the distressed transports with the companies of the 31st. The lawless proceedings of the people of Bermuda. Cannot send more troops without express orders. (Page 121) – SN: 013105
1773/08/31 – Fort George – Governor Tryon
Minute of Council respecting riots and destruction of property in the County of Charlotte, N. Y.; applying for military assistance to be stationed at Ticonderoga and Crown Point. (Page 157) – SN: 013106
1773/09/01 – Fort George – Governor Tryon to General Haldimand
The alarm, insults, &c. offered by New Hampshire rioters to those settled under title from the Province of New York on the East side of Lake Champlain requires military assistance, which is requested. (Page 162) Postscript to the same. Asks that the purport of. his official letters be kept secret as there are spies from the New Hampshire rioters in the city. (Page 163) – SN: 013107
1773/09/01 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Tryon
Giving military aid against a few vagabonds in such a Government as that of New York would, he conceives, be attended with bad consequences and render the civil magistrate contemptible. The ruinous state of Ticonderoga and Crown Point. If request persisted in, desires to know the number of troops wanted. (Page 160) – SN: 013108
1773/09/01 – New York – Governor Tryon to General Haldimand
The objections to the requisition for military aid require him to take further advice of His Majesty’s Council, (Written at 9 p.m.) (Page 159) – SN: 013109
1773/09/02 – Quebec – Lt. Governor Cramahe to General Haldimand
Introducing Chief Justice Hey ; hopes he will be able assist General Carleton in obtaining good terms for the poor Canadians. Will do what; he can for the fishing business of Haldimand’s nephew. (Page 164) – SN: 013110
1773/09/08 – Fort George – Governor Tryon
Minute of Council respecting disturbances. Two hundred troops at Ticonderoga would be sufficient to quell them. (Page 165) – SN: 013111
1773/09/15 – Fort George – Governor Tryon to General Haldimand
Respecting certain articles left at Richmond Hill. (Page 168) – SN: 013112
1773/09/17 – Fort George – Governor Tryon to General Haldimand
Desires to know if he is to move the Council for allowance of firewood to officers. &c., of Artillery. (Page 169) – SN: 013113
1773/09/18 – Inhabitants of Crown Point
Their distressed condition. (Page 170) – SN: 013114
1773/09/23 – Quebec – Governor Cramahe to General Haldimand
That he has filled up the blank in warrant for Deputy Judge Advocate with the name David Lynd. (Page 171) – SN: 013115
1773/09/23 – Quebec – John Carden.
Applying for inulgence in respect to his sons, for whom he has purchased commissions, that one may obtain leave of absence ; also that he himself may fill the office of Town Major temporarily. (Page 172) – SN: 013116
1773/09 (?)/?? – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Tryon
That he need not lay application for allowance of firewood before the Council. (See Governor Tryon’s letter, p. 169). (Page 193) – SN: 013117
1773/10/02 – General Haldimand to Governor Tryon
The charges of oppression against Captain Anstruther to be investigated. Returns papers respecting Tryon’s expedition to North Carolina. (Page 173) – SN: 013118
1773/10/02 – New York – Governor Tryon to General Haldimand
With papers respecting charges against Captain Anstruther. (Page 174) – SN: 013119
1773/10/05 – New York – Governor Tryon to General Haldimand
The Council are of opinion that owing to the lateness of the season and insufficiency of accommodation the military aid at Ticondoroga and Crown Point may be postponed. (Page 175) – SN: 013120
1773/10/08 – Pensacola – Governor Chester to General Haldimand
Arrival of Chevalier Maubec, negroes and whites to settle. Settlers coming into West Florida. Orders from Colonial Secretary to grant no lands, &c., except to officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers entitled to them. Has allowed settlers to go on vacant lands. Has recommend the purchase of Haldimand’s house. (Page 176) – SN: 013121
1773/10/18 – Placentia – Lt. Governor Goreham to Commanding Officers at Placentia.
Respecting the issue of warrants for rations. (Page 178) – SN: 013122
1773/10/19 – Placentia – Lt. Governor Goreham to General Haldimand
Respecting issue of rations. Has applied for leave of absence. (Page 179) – SN: 013123
1773/10/20 – Boston – Governor Hutchison to General Haldimand
Respecting pay certificates and firewood for two officers at Castle William. (Page 181) – SN: 013124
1773/10/28 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Hutchison
Warrants for pay of two officers at Castle William sent ; also orders to Colonel Leslie respecting firewood. (Page 182) – SN: 013125
1773/10/28 – Quebec – Governor Cramahé to General Haldimand
Will do what he can to help Haldimand’s nephew in the fisheries. Their growing importance ; the progress of the Province requires Government to be settled on a firm basis. (Page 184) – SN: 013126
No date (about October) – General Haldimand to Governor Tryon
Has enquired into the state of the buildings at Ticonderoga and Crown Point. Can only cover 50 in winter ; will send 200 till 1 November with strict orders to act only on the requisition of a magistrate. (Page 194) – SN: 013127
1773/11/17 – Boston – Governor Hutchison to General Haldimand
The disordered state of the town has prevented. him sooner acknowledging receipt of pay warrants, &c. (Page 186) – SN: 013128
1773/11/24 – New York – General Haldimand to Lt. Governor Goreham
That he has been allowed fuel. Will refer the irregularities complained of to the Secretary of War. Will not object to Goreham’s leave of absence. (Page 187) – SN: 013129
1773/11/24 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Legge, Nova Scotia
Congratulates him on his appointment. (Page 189) – SN: 013130
1773/12/15 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor (Penn?)
To take steps to prevent one Clock (Klock), an infamous character, from taking three Indians to England. (Page 190) – SN: 013131
1773/12/30 – Governor Tryon to General Haldimand
Expressing satisfaction with the conduct of the military during the fire at Fort George. (Page 191) – SN: 013132
1773/12/31 – Halifax, N. S. Governor Legge to General Haldimand
Thanks for Haldimand’s congratulations. (Page 192) – SN: 013133
1774/01/01 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Tryon
That he has communicated to the military the satisfaction of Governor Tryon with their conduct at the fire at Fort George. (Page 191) – SN: 013134
1774/01/02 – Governor Chester to Governor Haldimand
Encloses letter respecting the purchase of Haldimand’s house. (Page 195) – SN: 013135
1774/01/27 – Little Tallassie – David Taitt to Governor Chester
Details of murders by Indians, 20 Creeks killed by Choctaws, who have lost 9 or 10. (Page 201) – SN: 013136
1774/01/29 – Little Tallassie – David Taitt to Governor Chester
More murders by Coweta Indians. General war feared. (Page 203) – SN: 013137
1774/02/03 – St. Augustine – Governor Moultrie to Capt. Fordyce
The Military arrangements during the Indian alarm. (Page 196) – SN: 013138
1774/02/14 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Shirley, Rhode Island
The 14th Regiment ordered to England. Will send a company to replace the one now at Providence. (Page 206) – SN: 013139
1774/02/15 – St. Augustine – Governor Moultrie to Capt. Fordyce
The outbreak in Georgia has alarmed the planters in East Florida. The military force necessary, &c. (Page 197) – SN: 013140
1774/02/17 – Pensacola – Governor Chester to General Haldimand
Acknowledges letters of introduction. The progress of settlement ; the murders committed by Indians, &c. (Page 199) – SN: 013141
1774/02/22 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Chester
Has heard of the murders by Indians. Steps to be taken to prevent a war. To set the other nations against the Creeks. (Page 204) – SN: 013142
1774/02/26 – Savannah – Governor Wright to Hon. John Stuart
The expense of the Indian congress was to be paid out of the sale of lands. The Indian outbreak has prevented sales. (Page 207) – SN: 013143
1774/03/09 – Savannah – Governor Wright
Respecting Indian depredations, with details. (Page 208) – SN: 013144
1774/03/12 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Wright
Respecting Indian depredations. The steps to be taken to obtain satisfaction must be conducted with due regard to equity towards the Indians. (Page 210) – SN: 013145
1774/03/15 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Moultrie
Hopes that matters may be adjusted with the Indians without resorting to extremities. Has sent ammunition and a reinforcement of troops. To take precautions against the intercourse of the Spaniards with the Creeks. (Page 212) – SN: 013146
1774/03/28 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Shirley
The mortality among the men of Captain Blacket’s company ; precautions to be taken for the health of the company replacing it. (Page 214) – SN: 013147
1774/04/10 – Savannah – Governor Wright to General Haldimand
Has issued proclamation respecting the murder of Indians by whites. A talk with the Creeks. The trade to be stopped till satisfaction given. Troops required to keep down the bad whites as well as the Indians. Many have fled from the Province, the prosperity of which will be checked. (Page 215) – SN: 013148
1774/04/19 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Legge
Acknowledges letters ; had forwarded the packet to Lord Dartmouth. (Page 218) – SN: 013149
1774/05/04 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Wright
Waiting for definite in, formation about the Indians before he would decide to send troops to Georgia. If necessity arises will send them at once. (Page 219) – SN: 013150
1774/05/04 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Chester
Has received Taitt’s report of the Indian outbreak. Hopes that means may be found to avert a rupture. (Page 220) – SN: 013151
1774/05/13 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Goreham
Orders to relieve Lieutenant Trotter. (Page 221) – SN: 013152
1774/05/14 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Wright
The prospects of peace with the Indians ; the prudent conduct of Mr. Taitt. General Gage to return as Commander and Governor of Massachusetts Bay. The Port of Boston to be closed. (Page 222) – SN: 013153
1774/05/24 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Cramahé
Mr. Hope’s application for leave of absence referred to General Gage. (Page 224) – SN: 013154
1774/05/25 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Dunmore Governor of Virgina, and Mr. Martin, Governor of South Carolina.
That official communications are to be addressed to General Gage. (Page 225) – SN: 013155
1774/05/25 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Wright
That all official letters are to be addressed to General Gage. (Page 230) – SN: 013156
1774/05/25 – New York – General Haldimand
Certificate of delivery of commissariat stores in New York, &c. (Page 227) – SN: 013157
1774/05/25 – New York – General Haldimand
Certificate of delivery of commissariat stores in Philadelphia. (Page 229) – SN: 013158
1774/06/25 – New York – General Haldimand
Certificate of the issue of commissariat stores in New York, &c. (Page 231) – SN: 013159
1774/08/29 – New York – General Haldimand to Governor Wright
That he has forwarded. his letter to General Gage at Salem. (Page 233) – SN: 013160
1774/06/03 – General Haldimand to Governor Grant (in French)
Mr. Sutherland to rejoin his regiment in six months. Admiral Parry not to arrive till spring. (This letter was evidently written whilst Haldimand was at Pensacola ; the date is 3rd June, no year.) (Page 230a.) – SN: 013161
No date – General Haldimand to Brigadier General Taylor (in French)
(Evidently written from Pensacola before Haldimand went to New York) Page 230b. – SN: 013162