B.015 – LETTERS AND ACCOUNTS RELATING TO ORDNANCE AT PENSACOLA, 1764 TO 1773

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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.

1764/07/20 – London – Board of Ordnance

Engineer Durnford’s appointment to West Florida. (Page 1) – SN: 015001

1765/02/09 – S. James – Lord Halifax

Circular regulating the respective powers of the Civil Governors and Commanding Officers with respect to the command of the troops. (Page 2) – SN: 015002

1765/02/09 – New York – General Gage

Orders relating to the carrying on of works at the Forts or Posts. (Page 5) – SN: 015003

1765/04/13 – Mobile – Officers of 22nd and 34th

Certificates of new works and repairs in the garrison of Mobile. (Page 7) – SN: 015004

1765/06/09 – Pensacola – Jacob Blackwell to Governor Johnstone

Offer to supply troops with fresh meat. (Page 9) – SN: 015005

1765/06/09 – Pensacola – Governor Johnstone to Jacob Blackwell

Accepting his offer to supply fresh meat. (Page 10) – SN: 015006

1765/06/09 – Pensacola – Governor Johnstone to Jacob Blackwell

Respecting the offer to supply fresh meat to the troops on account of scurvy. (Page 11) – SN: 015007

1765/06/09 – Pensacola – Colonel Wedderburn to Governor Johnstone

The prevalence of scurvy renders the issue of fresh meat to the troops necessary. (Page 12) – SN: 015008

1765/06/09 – Pensacola – Governor Johnstone to Col. Wedderburn

Sends correspondence relative to fresh provisions. (Page 13) – SN: 015009

1765/06/25 – Pensacola – Governor Johnstone to Col. Wedderburn

Asking that Ordnance Clerk Watkins may come from Mobile to Pensacola on certain business. (Page 14) – SN: 015010

1766/03/04 – Major Farmer

Certificates of the issue of provisions issued to detachment sent to take possession of the Illinois. (Page 15) – SN: 015011

1766/05/14 – New York – Adjudant Williamson to Officers commanding Artillery at Pensacola

Ordering a survey of all stores. (Page 18) – SN: 015012

1766/06/23 – New York – Adjudant Williamson to Officers of Artillery, Pensacola

How muster rolls ,are to be drawn up. (Page 18) – SN: 015013

1766/11/14 – Pensacola – David Waugh to Sergeant Acting Commissary at Fort Tombecby

How stores are to be received and accounted for. (Page 20) – SN: 015014

1766/11/26 – New York – General Gage to Brigadier Taylor

The General’s disgust at the treatment of Lt. Col. Walsh, who is to go to England. Ensign Thompson to be put under arrest till tried. All tho proceedings to be sent to the King. (Page 22) – SN: 015015

1767/03/01 – Pensacola – J. Lorimer

Report as to the proper time for sending troops to the south. (Page 24) – SN: 015016

1767/03/17 – London – Board of Ordnance

Ensign Moncrief to repair the Fort at St. Mark’s, Appalachia, in case of sudden attack. (Page 25) – SN: 015017

1767/03/20 – New York – General Gage to Lieutenant Robertson, Engineer

His leave of absence cannot be granted by the Governor, but by application through the Brigadier General. (Page 26) – SN: 015018

1767/03/29 – Pensacola – Captain Marsh to Lieutenant Fead

The General desires to know how the artificers are employed, as the Barracks require to be attended to. (Page 28) – SN: 015019

1767/03/29 – Pensacola – Lieutenant Fead to Captain Marsh

That the artificers are doing nothing to prevent them being employed as the General wishes. (Page 29) – SN: 015020

1767/03/31 – Pensacola – Major Hutcheson to Officers of Ordnance

General Haldimand desires them to answer officially, who are the proper persons to apply to for the issue of arms, &c. (Page 27) – SN: 015021

1767/03/31 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers to Major Hutcheson

Stating who are the proper persons to apply to for the issue of arms, &c. (Page 27) – SN: 015022

1767/04/27 – Pensacola – Surgeon Lorimer to Brigadier Haldimand

Estimate for the establishment of a hospital at Pensacola. (Page 73) – SN: 015023

1767/05/15 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers to Major Hutcheson

Calling attention to their people being interfered with in the discharge of duty. (Page 30) – SN: 015024

1767/08/12 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Lieutenant Home

Spaniards have the right to build posts on their frontiers, but the one opposite Fort Bute must not cross the boundary line. Cartel cannot be be established but by arrangement made by General Gage. Will visit and try to make the post comfortable. The cost of provisions makes it desirable that the detachment should turn the land to account in raising crops. Presents sent for the Indians. Bombardier Oatfield to be sent down for trial. (Page 31) – SN: 015025

1767/09/14 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers to Engineer Mulcaster

He is to proceed to St. Augustine on duty. (Page 34) – SN: 015026­

1767/10/01 – New York – Lieutenant Gamble

Agreement with carpenters to go to work New York. at Pensacola. (Page 35) – SN: 015027

1767/12/18 – Pensacola – Elias Durnford

Sending Minute of Council reserving land at Pensacola. Fort Panmure, Fort Bute and Pensacola, for the use of the Crown. (Page 37) – SN: 015028

1768/01/07 – Pensacola – Governor Brown to Brigadier Haldimand

Land reserved for the use of the Crown. (Page 38) – SN: 015029

1768/02/27 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Major Hutcheson

Authorising payment of Lt. Hume’s passage, &c., from New Orleans to Pensacola. (Page 39) – SN: 015030

1768/03/04 – London – Board of Ordnance to Officers of Civil Ordnance, Pensacola.

Refusing to sanction certain expenditure. (Page 40) – SN: 015031

1768/04/30 – New York – Commissary General Leake to D. Waugh, Commissary

Acknowledges letter. Disapproves of his neglect of duty and disobedience of orders, and refuses to honour his draughts. (Page 42) – SN: 015032

1768/07/27 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Lieutenant Fead

To take charge of all military stores and prevent confusion between them and those sent from England for Provincial purposes. (Page 46) – SN: 015033

1768/08/22 – Pensacola – Captain Varlo, 31st, to Brigadier Haldimand

Statement as to the expenditure of camp equipage of the 31st. (Page 47) – SN: 015034

1768/09/13 – Fort Panmure – John Bradley. to Brigadier Haldimand

Acknowledges having obtained possesion of Fort Panmure at Natchez. State of the Fort and list of articles received. (Page 49) – SN: 015035

1768/09/14 – London – B – Board of Ordnance to Ensign Cambel

To proceed to Pensacola for engineer service. (Page 51) – SN: 015036

1768/10/11 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers to Major Hutcheson

Recommending the case of Bombardier Adamson who has drawn a bill on them in favour of Bradley at Fort Panmure. (Page 53) – SN: 015037

1769/01/26 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers to Major Hutcheson

Applying for store room, &c., and for repairs to houses. (Page 54) – SN: 015038

1769/02/13 – Pensacola – Lieut. Downman

Return of Ordnance and Ordnance stores delivered to him by Lieut. Fead. (Page 55) – SN: 015039

1769/02/20 – Pensacola – Surgeon Lorimer

Medicine necessary for two full companies at Peceacola from 1769 to 1770. (Page 109) – SN: 015040

1769/02/24 – Pensacola – E. R. Wegg to Brigadier Haldimand

Reporting the steps he has taken for the release of two soldiers confined in gaol. (Page 59) – SN: 015041

1769/04/18 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers

Demand for Ordnance and Ordnance Stores for His Majestys Service in West Florida. (Page 60) – SN: 015042

1769/04/22 – New York – T. Sowers

Commanding Engineer, to A. Neil, Storekeeper, Pensacola. Ordering immediate report to be made of Ordnance and Engineer stores by instructions of General Gage. (Page 72) – SN: 015043

1769/06/08 – Pensacola – Captain Crofton to Brigadier Haldimand

Thanks for his appointment at Mobile. (Page 75) – SN: 015044

1769/10/13 – Pensacola – Captain Crofton to Brigadier Haldimand

Sends claim for bark for use of the sick at Mobile, with certificates. (Page 77) – SN: 015045

1769/11/04 – Captain Crofton to Brigadier Haldimand

The sickly condition of the garrison at Illinois and instructions issued against the Indians. (Page 75) – SN: 015046

1769/12/02 – Pensacola – Surgeon Lorimer to Brigadier Haldimand

Report as to the Pensacola. causes of disease in Mobile, and suggestions for improvement. (Page 78) – SN: 015047

1770/02/01 and 03 – Pensacola – John Vollam

Certificate of bricks used in General Bouquet’s monument. (Page 84) – SN: 015048

1770/03/09 – New York – T. Sowers, Commanding Engineer, to J. Watkins, Storekeeper, Pensacola.

Advising him of shipment of stores. (Page 86) – SN: 015049

1770/03/22 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers

Demands of Ordnance and Ordnance stores for his Majesty’s Service at West Florida. (Page 87) – SN: 015050

1770/04/30 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers

Return of Ordnance and Ordnance stores. (Page 94) – SN: 015051

1770/08/04 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers to Major Hutcheson

Asking him to inform General Haldimand that they are sending returns of stores to England and New York. (Page 103) – SN: 015052

1770/12/11 – London – Ordnance Officers

Commission to John Cambel, Sub-engineer. (Page 104) – SN: 015053

1770/12/26 – Whitehall – Lord Hillsborough to Board of Ordnance

Transmitting orders for the settlement of disputes in the Colonies between the Civil Governors and Military Commanders. (Page 105) – SN: 015054

1771/01/11 – London – Board of Ordnance to Lieut. Cambel

Transmitting order respecting the disputes with Civil Governors in America. (Page 106) – SN: 015055

1771/02/03 – Pensacola – Lieutenant Downman, R. A.

Return of iron ordnance in the garrison of Pensacola. (Page 111) – SN: 015056

1771/02/11 – Pensacola – William Marshall

Offer by him to build block houses. (Page 112) – SN: 015057

1771/02/?? – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers

Demand of ordnance and ammunition necessary for the field. (Page 116) – SN: 015058

1771/03/18 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand

Ordnance and ordnance stores proposed to be removed from Mobile to the Red Cliffs. (Page 120) – SN: 015059

1771/03/22 – New York – John Montresor, Commanding Engineer

Proportion of Engineer’s Stores and Intrenching tools for Pensacola. (Page 122) – SN: 015060

No date – Ordnance Officers

Ordnance stores, &c., necessary for the batteries at the entrance of the Harbour of Pensocola. (3 documents.) (Page 123) – SN: 015061

1771/04/05 – Pensacola – T. Sowers, Commanding Engineer

Report of public buildings and fort of Pensacola. (Page 142) – SN: 015062

1771/04/07 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand

Order to issue ordnance and stores (enumerated) for the batteries at the Island of St. Rose and the Red Cliffs. (Page 135) – SN: 015063

1771/04/14 – Pensacola -

Return of Artificers in the Royal Artillers, and 16th and 31st. (Page 137) – SN: 015064

1771/04/24 – Mobile – Brigadier Haldimand

Ordnance and ordnance stores to be issued for Batteries at St. Rose Island and Red Cliffs. (Page 138) – SN: 015065

1771/05/13 – New York – Ordnance Officers

List of ordnance shipped to Pensacola. (Page 139) – SN: 015066

1771/06/27 – New York – T. Sowers, Commanding Engineer

Report of the works necessary for the defence of the Harbour and Town of Pensacola. (Page 144) – SN: 015067

1771/08/01 – New York – T. Sowers, Commanding Engineer

Return of Engineer’s stores wanting to complete the demand for Pensacola. (Page 147) – SN: 015068

1771/08/01 – New York – Ordnance Officers

List of stores shipped for Pensacola by the brig Joseph. (Page 148) – SN: 015069

1771/08/01 – New York – T. Sowers to Brigadier Haldimand

With remarks on the plans and estimates he has prepared for buildings at Pensacola. (Page 150) – SN: 015070

1771/12/?? – Pensacola – John Watkins

Account of powder issued at Pensacola between December 1764 and December 1771. (Page 101) – SN: 015071

1772/01/03 – Pensacola -John Cambel, Engineer, to Brigadier Haldimand

Asks his orders as to sending carpenters under his command to Quartermaster’s Department. (Page 154) – SN: 015072

1772/02/12 – Red Cliffs – Lieutenant Marlow, R.A

List of Artificers in Captain Gostling’s Company, R. A. (Page 155) – SN: 015073

1772/03/12 – New York – T. Sowers to Brigadier Haldimand

That he has received orders from General Gage to prepare plans for lodging six companies of men. (Page 159) – SN: 015074

—– John Cambel, Engineer, to Commanding Engineer Sowers.

Sketch, with observations, on the Fort, &c., at Pensacola. (Page 152) – SN: 015075

1772/03/31 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers

Remains of ordnance and stores. (Page 156) – SN: 015076

1772/06/10 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers to Major Hutcheson

Enclosing survey of ordnance, stores, &c. (Page 160) – SN: 015077

1772/07/02 – New York – T. Sowers to Brigadier Haldimand

Plans completed for fort and barracks at Pensacola ; rooms for Officers’ barracks to be built at Red Cliffs and accommodation for stores, &c. Competent workmen sent. Recommends cabbage wood for piling bridges, &c. List of stores sent is appended. (Page 161) – SN: 015078

1772/09/01 – New York – T. Sowers to John Cambel, Pensacola

Estimate of money required for works at posts and places under his superintendence. (Page 166) – SN: 015079

1772/09/15 – Red Cliffs – Thomas Hutchins to Brigadier Haldimand

Reports the progress of the barracks at Pensacola. (Page 167) – SN: 015080

1772/09/16 – Red Cliffs – Thomas Hutchins to Brigadier Haldimand

Further report of progress of barracks. Timber for block houses will be brought to the water side. Asks permission to keep a doe and two fawns till he can send them off, &c. (Page 168) – SN: 015081

1772/09/17 – Pensacola – John Cambel to Brigadier Haldimand

Asking for a party of soldiers to be employed on the works ; also for list of artificers in the 16 th and regulations as to their allowances. (Page 169) – SN: 015082

1772/09/19 – Pensacola – John Cambel to Brigadier Haldimand

Submitting the instructions he has received Pensacola. from the Commanding Engineer for approval. (Page 170) – SN: 015083

1772/10/05 – Red Cliffs – Benjamin Delly to Brigadier Haldimand

Asks for settlement of his wages on work ordered. by Mr. Cambel before he can leave. Also settlement for two men. (Page 171) – SN: 015084

1772/10/14 – Pensacola – John Cambel to Brigadier Haldimand

Ask for further instructions as to manner of carrying on the work, preparing vouchers, &c. (Page 172) – SN: 015085

1772/10/15 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Lieut. John Cambel

Instructions as to carrying on the works, in answer to letters of 19th September and 14th October. (See pages 170, 172). (Page 173) – SN: 015086

1772/11/05 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Lieut. John Cambel

Respecting the pay of artificers and forms of vouchers. (Page 177) – SN: 015087

1772/11/05 – Pensacola – Governor Chester to Brigadier Haldimand

Calling attention to the necessity of putting Pensacola in a state of defence in case of the Indians making an attack. (Page 178) – SN: 015088

1772/11/07 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers to John Stephenson

Unless provisions are supplied to their artificers they must obtain them by other means. (Page 181) – SN: 015089

1772/11/10 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Governor Chester

That there will be no delay in putting the fort of Pensacola in a proper state of defence against the Indians. Transmits the plans for the Governor’s information, and remarks. (Page 175) – SN: 015090

1772/11/13 – Pensacola – Governor Chester to Brigadier Haldimand

Remarks on the plans of defence submitted by Mr. Cambel, with objections to parts of them. Is gratified at the agreement in opinion between him and Haldimand. (Page 179) – SN: 015091

1772/11/17 – Pensacola – Governor Chester to Engineer Durnford

That a smith belonging Pensacola, to the Board of Ordnance appointed for the Province has been dismissed without reference to him (Chester) ; directs Durnford to investigate the matter and report. (Page 182) – SN: 015092

1772/11/20 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers to Governor Chester

Reminding him that he has transferred his power over the respective officers of ordnance to General Haldimand, and asking further instructions, which they are prepared to obey, subject to their orders from the Board of Ordnance. (Page 184) – SN: 015093

1772/11/22 – Pensacola – Brigade-Major Small to Lieut. Cambel

Kitchen wanted; frame of shed at brick kiln to be used for this purpose. (Page 186) – SN: 015094

1772/11/22 – Pensacola – Brigade Major Small to Lieut. Cambel

The delay in arrival of materials need not impede the carrying on of the works. Unnecessary men to be dismissed till materials arrive. Bargain for shingles, and instruction as to laying out work at Rose Island. (Page 187) – SN: 015095

1772/11/23 – Pensacola – John Cambel to Brigadier Haldimand

No time to be lost in procuring plank for Red Cliffs. Asks the price of shingles supplied by Mr. Stephenson.·(Page 194) – SN: 015096

1772/11/23 – Pensacola – John Cambel to Brigadier Haldimand

Remonstrates against the preference given to Rochon and other Frenchmen, when reasonable offers were received from others, who could better supply the articles. The injury thereby done, as well as the loss by shingles, by the discharge of competent carpenters, &c. (Page 195) – SN: 015097

1772/11/24 – Pensacola – Brigade-Major Small to Lieut. Cambel

General Haldimand expects him to obey all orders. He is to send list of artificers employed since 16th September last. (Page 189) – SN: 015098

1772/11/24 – John Cambel to Brigadier Haldimand

Will obey all orders. Has left the selection of particular work to be given to the men employed to the head carpenter. Will communicate to him the General’s orders. (Page 197) – SN: 015099

1772/11/24 – Pensacola – Cambel to Brigadier Haldimand

That he has sent returns as ordered. His representations as to Rochon, &c., he believes will be justified. Respecting the payment of men employed. Could not receive the materials reported on unfavorably by the Master Artificiers. Asks for certificate that materials were used by General’s order. (Page 198) – SN: 015100

1772/11/24 – Pensacola – Brigade Major Small to Lieut. Cambel

Ordering certain changes in the works by desire of General Haldimand. (Page 190) – SN: 015101

1772/11/25 – Pensacola – John Cambel to Brigadier Haldimand

Urges that whilst he is bound to obey orders, certain scope should be given him in the mode of carrying on the work. The payment of wages, &c. (Page 201) – SN: 015102

1772/11/25 – Pensacola – John Glover to Lieutenant Cambel

Return of men employed in cutting and squaring timber, &c., for the works. (Page 203) – SN: 015103

1772/11/26 – Pensacola – Brigade-Major Small to Lieut. Cambel

Repeats the General’s orders for returns. Planks are ready to be delivered. Bullocks arranged for ; shingles to be received. The mode of settling wages of artificers. How shelter is to be provided for men at the brick kiln. Orders payment of certain accounts to be made at once. (Page 191) – SN: 015104

1772/11/28 – Pensacola – John Cambel to Brigadier Haldimand

Respecting the pay of soldiers employed at the works. (Page 204) – SN: 015105

1772/11/30 – Pensacola – John Cambel to Brigadier Haldimand

That he cannot take the shingles at the price named without special orders. (Page 205) – SN: 015106

1772/11/30 – Pensacola – Elias Durnford to Ordnance Officers

Desires to know, for the information of the Governor, the reasons for dismissing the ordnance Smith and for not notifying him (Durnford) to be present at the meeting at which this was settled. (Page 206) – SN: 015107

1772/11/30 – Pensacola – Elias Durnford to Ordnance Officers

Discusses the situation he holds in relation to the Ordnance Office, and the terms of his and their commissions, the duties, &c. (Page 207) – SN: 015108

1772/11/30 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers to Engineer Durnford

That they are under the orders of General Haldimand and by these regard Lieut. Cambel as the Engineer Officer connected with the Ordnance Office, &c. (Page 212) – SN: 015109

1772/12/01 – New York – General Gage to Lieutenant Cambel

If he is to be under the orders of the Civil Governor he cannot be employed by the Military Commander, nor draw for works ordered by the Civil Governor. If he is under military authority he must obey General Haldimand’s orders and report to him; he must correspond with and receive instructions from the Chief Engineer, transmitting bills according to rules laid down. (Page 214) – SN: 015110

1772/12/02 – Red Cliffs – Thomas Hutchins to Lieutenant Cambel

Will send letter from Captain Sowers when found. All papers from him (Sowers) delivered, except plans, &c., of barracks. (Page 216) – SN: 015111

1772/12/02 – Red Cliffs – Thomas Hutchins to Brigadier Haldimand

Enclosing letter (p. 216) written to Lieut. Cambel. (Page 217) – SN: 015112

1772/12/02 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers to Engineer Durnford

Are tired of endless disputes on matters which should be settled by the principal officers. There can be only one Engineer officer attached to the respective officers ; which it is to be should be settled between him and Mr. Cambel. A settlement proposed. (Page 218) – SN: 015113

1772/12/03 – Pensacola – John Cambel to Brigadier Haldimand

Ordnance stores are lodged with Storekeeper, according to orders. The power of appointment to the Ordnance Offices vested in the Board. (Page 221) – SN: 015114

1772/12/04 – Pensacola – John Cambel to A. Neil, Storekeeper

That he is to obey orders from Pensacola. General Haldimand relative to stores. (Page 222) – SN: 015115

1772/12/04 – Pensacola – Engineer Durnford to Governor Chester

Has inquired respecting the dismissal of Ordnance smith. The constitution of the Board of Ordnance and under whose authority it is placed. (Page 223) – SN: 015116

1772/12/10 – Pensacola – John Cambel to Brigadier Haldimand

Applies for Government schooner to carry firewood to brick kilns. (Page 225) – SN: 015117

1772/12/14 – Pensacola – J. Stephenson to Brigadier Haldimand

Asks instructions as to Pensacola. the supply of stores. (Page 226) – SN: 015118

1772/12/14 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Governor Chester

That owing to disputes the military stores must be separated from the.se intended for the use of the Province. Engineer Durnford to preside over the Board of Ordnance. No provisions intended for the Province can be admitted to the military stores, &c. (Page 227) – SN: 015119

1772/12/15 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers to Engineer Durnford

The reasons for dismissing the Ordnance smith, &c. (Page 229) – SN: 015120

1772/12/15 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to J. Stephenson

Has received returns of provisions. Orders given to receive into the garrison stores only the provisons for military service. (Page 231) – SN: 015121

1772/12/21 – Pensacola – Brigade-Major Small to Lieut. Cambel

The General directs orders to be obeyed respecting stores without further difficulty. Non-commissioned officers of Artillery to be sent off to posts without loss of time. (Page 193) – SN: 015122

1772/12/?? – Pensacola – Officers

Abstracts of provisions supplied the Civil Branch Ordnance at Pensacola from 10 May 1770. (Page 98) – SN: 015123

1773/01/05 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Lieut. Cambel

Carpenters not to be employed in the Quartermaster’s Department. How they are to be lodged. (Page 232) – SN: 015124

1773/01/08 – Pensacola – John Glover to Lieut. Cambel

Asks for proper lodging place for the carpenters going to work at Red Cliffs. (Page 233) – SN: 015125

1773/01/09 – James Connett to Lieut. Cambel

Asking for proper lodging whilst working at the brick kilns. (Page 234) – SN: 015126

1773/01/26 – Pensacola – John Cambel to Brigadier Haldimand

Asks for a Court Martial or Court of Inquiry to settle the charges brought against him by the Commander-in-chief. (Page 235) – SN: 015127

1773/01/26 – Pensacola – John Cambel to Brigadier Haldimand

With statement of bills drawn for works at Pensacola. Asks how he is to draw other bills for accounts still due. (Page 237) – SN: 015128

1773/01/28 – Pensacola – John Cambol to Brigadier Haldimand

Repeats his request for a Court of Inquiry or Court Martial. (Page 238) – SN: 015129

1773/01/29 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Lieut. Cambel

Desires him to carry on the King’s work with cheerfulness, &c. Sends him form for drawing bills on the Chief Engineer. (Page 239) – SN: 015130

1773/02/10 – Pensacola – Ordnance Officers to Brigade-Major Small

Send demands for wheelbarrows. They are ready to give over the Engineer stores sent by order of General Gage. (Page 240) – SN: 015131

1773/02/15 – Pensacola – Sergeant Sopwith, 16th, to General Haldimand

Receipt for labourers’ and artificers’ pay. (Page 241) – SN: 015132

1773/02/16 – New York – T. Sowers to General Haldimand

Offering his services, &c. (Page 242) – SN: 015133

1773/02/19 – Pensacola – William Jackson to Board of Ordnance

Petition for redress for having been dismissed from his work as Ordnance smith. (Page 243) – SN: 015134

1773/02/20 – Pensacola – John Cambel to General Gage

In defence of his conduct since he came to Pensacola. (Page 245) – SN: 015135

1773/02/23 – Pensacola – Captain Gosling

Receipt for provisions for a detachment of Royal Artillery. (Page 247) – SN: 015136

1773/02/23 – Pensacola -Captain Boyd

Receipts for provisions for the 16th. (Page 248) – SN: 015137

1773/02/23 – Pensacola – W. Williams

Abstract of provisions to troops from December 1772 to Feb. 1773. (Page 249) – SN: 015138

1773/03/15 – Pensacola – Sergeant Sopwith

Accounts and receipts for public works. (Page 279) – SN: 015139

1773/03/19 – Pensacola – B. Marlow

Return of men employed and quantities of boards, &c., at the different posts. (Page 250) – SN: 015140

1773/04/01 – Pensacola – B. Marlow

Return of Engineer stores, &c., at different posts in West Florida. (Page 251) – SN: 015141

1773/04/01 – Pensacola – B. Marlow

Return of ordnance stores received on 16 December 1772. (Page 268) – SN: 015142

1773/04/?? – Pensacola – John Cambel

Return of artificers, &c., employed at different works. (Page 270) – SN: 015143

1773/04/22 – Pensacola – Brigadier Haldimand to Lieut. Cambel

To transfer his charge of the works and proceed to New York. (Page 276) – SN: 015144

1773/04/23 – Pensacola – John Cambel to Capt. Gamble

Desiring to have specific written orders before he can give up charge. (Page 277) – SN: 015145

1773/04/28 – Pensacola – Lieutenant Marlow

Returns of papers, stores, &c. received from Engineer Cambel. (Page 280) – SN: 015146

1773/04/30 – Pensacola – Captain Graham

Court Martial on a soldier. (Page 283) – SN: 015147

No date – John Cambel to Brigadier Haldimand

That he has returned him bills of scantling, &c. (Page 288) – SN: 015148

No date – John Cambel

Report on the state of the defences at Pensacola. (Page 290) – SN: 015149

No date – Lieutenant Downman

Return of brass ordnance at Pensacola. (Page 285) – SN: 015150

No date – General Haldimand (no address)

To embark for the Mississippi: To survey the Iberville and report as to its being made navigable. (Page 287) – SN: 015151

No date -

General Orders regulating the pay of troops employed as artificers or labourers. (Page 289) – SN: 015152

No signature, no address (apparently to the Secretary at War)

Taking possession of Pensacola ; description of the town, bay, soil and climate, &c. (Page 293) – SN: 015153

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