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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.
1758/06/03 – Carlisle – John Bow (a Freshman)
For attempting to include an Indian (Capt. Bullen) to join the French, and he would be well paid. (Page 1) – SN: 022001
1758/06/23 – Juniata – Ensign Kennedy of the Pennsylvanian Regiment.
For neglect of duty when on guard at the camp at Juniata, on 22nd June, 1758. (Page 4) – SN: 022002
1758/07/03 – Rayston – John Jones, sutler
For overcharges. Sentence, to have the choice of being prohibited selling liquor or receive 150 lashes. (Page 7) – SN: 022003
1758/07/12 – Reuben Vass, Sergeant Major, 1st Virginian Regiment
For insubordination, refusing to obey orders and insolence. Acquitted on the first, but suspended for 14 days on the last charge. (Page 
– SN: 022004
1758/08/11 – Reas Town – Christopher Wallahowsen, 2nd Batt., Pennsylvanian Regiment
Disobedience of orders. Sentence, 500 lashes. (Page 11) – SN: 022005
1758/08/11 – Reas Town – Nicholas Peetingher and Kelwicks, sutlers
Selling liquors contrary to orders. Sentence, 300 lashes each, fine of L5 and quit the camp in two days. (Page 12) – SN: 022006
1758/08/27 – Raystown – Ensign John Kennedt, 1st Batt., Pennsylvanian Regiment
For abusing waggoners. No sentence recorded. (Page 14) – SN: 022007
1758/08 or 09/?? – Lieut. Duncan McCraw, of the Maryland troops.
For allowing a prisoner to escape. (Page 17) – SN: 022008
1758/09/22 – Camp at Royal Hannan – Jacob Lancaster, soldier in the Maryland forces
For losing his arms at the action near Fort Duquesne. Acquitted. (Page 19) – SN: 022009
1758/09/22 – Camp at Royal Hannan – Benjamin Burd, soldier in the Maryland forces
Losing his arms at the action near Fort Duquesne. Acquitted. (Page 19) – SN: 022010
1758/09/22 – Camp at Royal Hannan – Andrew Grisell, soldier in the Royal Americans
Losing his arms at the action near Fort Duquesne. Acquitted. (Page 20) – SN: 022011
1758/09/22 – Camp at Royal Hannan – John Davis, soldier in the Royal Americans
Losing his arms at the action near Fort Duquesne. Acquitted. (Page 20) – SN: 022012
1758/09/22 – Camp at Royal Hannan – John Steadham, soldier, .2nd Battalion Pennsylvanian Regiment
Losing his arms at the action near Fort Duquesne. Acquitted. (Page 20) – SN: 022013
1758/09/22 – Camp at Royal Hannan – Thomas Ely, soldier in Col. Washington’s 1st Virginian Regiment
Losing his arms at the action near Fort Duquesne. Acquitted. (Page 21) – SN: 022014
1758/09/22 – Camp at Royal Hannan – Thomas Mingas, soldier, 1st Virginian Regiment
Losing his arms at the action near Fort Duquesne. Acquitted. (Page 21) – SN: 022015
1758/09/22 – Camp at Royal Hannan – William Whyess, soldier, 1st Virginian Regiment
Losing his arms at the action near Fort Duquesne. Acquitted. (Page 21) – SN: 022016
1758/09/22 – Camp at Royal Hannan – Andrew Lockart, soldier, 1st Virginian Regiment
Losing his arms at the action near Fort Duquesne. Acquitted. (Page 22) – SN: 022017
1758/09/22 – Camp at Royal Hannan – John Steadham, soldier, 2nd Battalion Pennsylvanian Regiment
Losing his arms at the action near Fort Duquesne. Acquitted. (Page 22) – SN: 022018
1759/01/20 – Fort Bedford – William Darling
Embezzling two horses, released on bail to stand his trial. (Page 24) – SN: 022019
1759/01/29 – York Town – Sergeant Major of the Royal Americans
For turning a sergeant of the 17th Regiment out of his billet. No sentence recorded. (Page 26) – SN: 022020
1760/06/16 – Pittsburg – Matthew Carril, of the Virginian Regiment
Leaving the King’s works without leave. Sentence, 100 lashes. (Page 27) – SN: 022021
1760/06/28 – Fort Pitt – William McAllaster, sutler
For employing batteau and men. Acquitted. (Page 30) – SN: 022022
1760/06/28 – Fort Pitt – Sally Pallpaman
Selling liquor. Acquitted. (Page 31) – SN: 022023
1760/08/16 – Niagara – Ensign William Kay, Royal American Regiment
Drunkenness and breaking arrest. No finding recorded. (Page 33) – SN: 022024
1760/11/03 – Fort Pitt – Patrick GordonInsolence to officers in a public house.
Sentence, 150 lashes, (Page 35) – SN: 022025
1760/11/05 – Presqu’Isle – Smyth, Contractor’s clerk
Court of inspection on flour in store. (Page 130) – SN: 022026
1760/11/07 – Fort Pitt – James Dolton, soldier in the Pennsylvanian Regiment
Abusing a corporal of Royal American Regiment. Sentence, to ask the corporal’s pardon. (Page 37) – SN: 022027
1760/11/07 – Fort Pitt – Corporal Harsha, Royal American Regiment
Striking a soldier. Sentence, reduced to the ranks and 200 lashes. (Page 39) – SN: 022028
1760/11/18 – Presqu’Isle – Lenord Myre, baker
To pay 432 Lbs, flour in dispute between him and Contractor’s clerk. (Page 44) – SN: 022029
1760/12/03 – Fort Pitt – George Sley, sutler
Abusing a countryman. Sentence, fine of £10 Peunsylvanian currency, Receipt for the commuted fine of £5. (Page 45) – SN: 022030
1760/12/07 – Presqu’Isle – Lenord Myre, baker
Evidence respecting the flour in dispute between him and the Contractor’s, clerk (see also page 44). (Page 53) – SN: 022031
1760/12/09 – Venango – Council of War
Council of war held. To consider the propriety of protecting Venango. I batteaux of provisions for LeBoeuf and Presqu’Isle, caught by the current and ice near Custologos, or to order them back to Venango. Decided on the latter course. (Page 48) – SN: 022032
1760/12/22 – Venango – Commissary Gilbreath
For attempted fraud in his accounts. No Venango sentence recorded. (Page 50) – SN: 022033
1761/01/17 – Fort Pitt – Thomas Shepherd. soldier 1st Batt, Royal American Regiment
Breaking open a store and stealing a keg of rum. Sentence, 500 lashes, and to pay 30s. out of his pay. (Page 54) – SN: 022034
1761/01/17 – Fort Pitt – Thomas Barnes
Breaking open a store and stealing a keg of rum. Sentence, guilty of receiving ; 200 lashes. (Page 54) – SN: 022035
1761/01/17 – Fort Pitt – Charles Haas, King’s cooper
Buying blankets from a soldier. No finding recorded. (Page 55) – SN: 022036
1761/05/13 – Fort Pitt – John Gallagher
Defrauding of clothes. No sentence recorded. (Page 57) – SN: 022037
1761/05/13 – Fort Pitt – Anthony Shoultz
Keeping company with Creamer’s wife contrary to orders, and bearing her husband. Acquitted. Sentence disapproved by Col. Bouquet. (Page 58) – SN: 022038
1761/06/15 – Fort Pitt – Michael McLaughtan, soldier
Losing and making away with necessaries and breaking arms. Sentence, 100 lashes; stoppage of two shillings a week till he is in good repair and free from debt. (Page 62) – SN: 022039
1761/06/15 – Fort Pitt – Francis Long
Suspicion of theft. Sentence, 300 lashes, half his pay to be stopped till value of silver fork stolen be paid. (Page 63) – SN: 022040
1761/07/29 – Fort Pitt – Kemp, Sergeant of the Royal American Regiment
Drunk on guard. Sentence, suspension one month ; to serve as private and overplus of pay for the sick. (Page 65) – SN: 022041
1761/08/13 – Fort Pitt – John Keller, Royal American Regiment
On suspicion of knowing what person went into Col. Bouquet’s room the night he was robbed of a large sum of money. Acquitted, (Page 67) Courts Martial. Instructions to Deputy Judge Advocate, and forms. (Page 70) – SN: 022042
1762/04/19 – Fort PittBread
Trial of quantity and quality from a given quantity of flour. (Page 74) – SN: 022043
1762/07/12 – Fort Pitt – Barny McCannon, soldier of Col. Prevost’s Company
Defrauding an Indian. Acquitted. (Page 75) – SN: 022044
1762/07/12 – Fort Pitt – Peter R. Mattross, Royal Artillery
For buying the property of an Indian. Acquitted of crime, but to return the articles purchased in ignorance. (Page 76) – SN: 022045
1763/07/06 and 10 – Detroit – Court of Inquiry
To inquire into the manner of taking Forts Sandusky, St. Joseph, Miamis, and Presqu’Isle. Relate to the capture and massacres at these posts. Sandusky on 16th May, Presqu’Isle 20th June, by Indians. The evidence shows the plans of the indians and details. (Page 78) – SN: 022046
1763/09/01 – Fort Pitt – Court of Inquiry
Why an Indian, named Andrew, did not proceed with a packet to Presqu’Isle. Gives an account of the movements of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians as told to Andrew by the Hurons, also of an action by Indians (Hurons) from Detroit led by British officers against the Ottawas, and death of five of the British officers. (Page 88) – SN: 022047
1763/09/12 – Fort Pitt – Court of Inquiry
Regarding the loss of Presqu’Isle and LeBoeuf, captured by Indians. The evidence given in detail. (Page 90) Additional evidence as to Presqu’Isle taken at Fort Pitt 24th Dec. 1763. (Page 100) – SN: 022048
1763/10/12 – Detroit – Court of Inquiry
Examination of soldiers who had been prisoners among the Indians, as to their alliance with the French against the British. (Page 102) – SN: 022049
1763/11/19 – Detroit – Thomas Johnstone, Royal American Regiment
Breaking open a store and stealing wine, &c. Sentence, 500 lashes, and stoppage of two shillings a week, till value of stolen articles made up. (Page 105) – SN: 022050
1764/01/03 – Fort Pitt – Court of Inquiry
To determine the right of men of the first battalion Royal American Regiment to discharge ; list ot applicants and findings. (Page 107) – SN: 022051
1764/02/22 – Fort Pitt – Indian outrage
Indian Outrage. Depositions taken. Men of the 42nd and 60th Regiments fired at (same date) when loading a waggon ; one killed, scalped, ripped open and heart taken out. The rest escaped. (Page 116) – SN: 022052
1764/03/24 – Court Martial
Court Martial warrant, under Mutiny Act, extending from :24th March 1764 till 25th March 1766. (Page 118) – SN: 022053
1764/08/23 – Fort Loudon – Court of Inquiry
Capt. Webb, for allowing two deserters (prisoners) to escape. (Page 120) – SN: 022054
1764/09/12 – Governor in Council – Col. Stephen
Complaint by Col. Bouquet of obstructing the attempt to obtain Rangers from Virginia for the expedition against the Indians on the Ohio. Inquiry ordered (p. 125.) 6th November 1764. The complaint to be sent in writing to Col. Stephen. (Page 126) – SN: 022055
1764/10/14 – Tuscarora – James English, soldier 1st Batt. Pennsylvanian Regiment
For firing at a deer and at a pigeon, contrary to orders, Sentence, 500 lashes. (Page 127) – SN: 022056
1764/10/25 – Tuscacora Camp – Robert Allison, horse driver
Drinking Major de Hay’s liquor while on the march. Sentence, 500 lashes. (Page 129) – SN: 022057
1764/11/07 – Wakatomatzy – John Thorton, soldier
Stealing wampum, &c., from an Indian.Sentence, 500 lashes. (Page 132) Samuel McCulloch, 2nd Batt Pennsylvanian Regiment. For dealing with Indians contrary to orders. Acquitted. (Page 133) – SN: 022058
1764/11/07 – Camp No. 16 – Court of Inquiry
Touching the murder of an Indian. (Page135) – SN: 022059
1764/11/?? – Col. Stephens (see ante p. 126).
Report from Committee of Propositions and Grievances, respecting the charge against Col. Stephen. 1st. For preventing volunteers joining the expedition against the Indians on the Ohio. 2nd For employing the militia to escort his own property out of the colony, rendering the garrison insufficient to guard against Indian incursions. 3rd. Obtaining flour from near his own property instead of nearer at hand. 1; not fully acquitted, 2; proved 3; acquitted. Resolved, that Col. Stephen hath discharged his duty (saving in the two instances before mentioned) as a brave, active and skilful officer. Signed by John Randolph. (Page 136) – SN: 022060
1766/09/?? – Pensacola – David Smith, soldier
Being insolent to Capt. Varlo. No finding recorded. (Page 175) – SN: 022061
1766/09/29 – New York – Major Farmer, 34th Regiment
Articles or accusation (8 charges) for embezzlement and fraud, to be tried by court martial so soon as it can be established. (Page 177) Francis Downman. Cost of housing the members of Court martial for trying Major Farmer. 178 – SN: 022062
1766/07 to 10/?? – Pensacola – Primrose Thompson
Correspondence from July to October 1766, respecting a charge against him as ensign in the 31st Regt. The matter is complicated by his being private secretary to Governor Johnstone of Florida, and appears to have arisen from a dispute as to the respective powers of the military and civil authorities. 145 & 179 – SN: 022063
1766/10/16 – Pensacola – James Baker Mattross, Royal Artillery
Absent without leave. Sentence, 100 lashes. (Page 181) – SN: 022064
1766/12/01 – Pensacola – Richard Harris, 31 st Regiment
Stealing fowls. Acquitted. (Page 182) – SN: 022065
1766/12/13 – Pensacola – Major Farmer
Letters from Governor Johnstone to Brigadier Taylor, respecting trial of Major Farmer, (Page 186) – SN: 022066
1766/12/29 – Pensacola – Lewis Crouse, Royal Artillery
For selling spirituous liquor. Pensacola. Acquitted. (Page 188) – SN: 022067
1767/02/04 – Pensacola – Lieut. Alexander Maclellan
Articles of accusation against him by Major Farmer. Letter of same date by the same, containing charges in detail. The accusations show the existence of disputes (as in the case of Ensign Primrose Thompson) between Governor Johnstone and the military authorities. The charges are of decrying the credit and obstructing the operations of Major Farmer in the King’s service, and in upholding the claims of Governor Johnstone. The further correspondence extends to March 1767. (Page 190) – SN: 022068
1767/06/18 – Mobile – Major Farmer
List of witnesses for defence of Major Farmer and letter from him respecting his trial. Further correspondence, including letters from Genl, Haldimand, the Chevalier de Claret, Lt. Pittman (with charges) extending to 30 August 1768. (Page 205) – SN: 022069
1768/04/10 – Pensacola – Court Martial
Account from Alexander Solomons tor attendance at Court Martial on Major Farmer. (Page 144) – SN: 022070
1773/01/07 – Pensacola – Corporal McGrath
Neglect of duty and disobedience of orders. Acquitted. (Page 223) – SN: 022071
1773/06/01 – Crown Point – Capt W. Anstruther
Trial for neglect of the Deputy Barrack Master, and the bad state of the fort, which is still burning. Wants a few men from Ticonderoga. (Page 227) – SN: 022072
1773/07/12 – Ticonderoga – Lieut. J . Feltham
Cannot furnish men to Capt. Anstruther at Crown Point (see p.228), owing to smallness of detachment; charges Anstruther with wanting men for his own farming operations, and with neglect to clear ruins of fire at Crown Point, as ordered. Has exhibited charges against him. (Page 229) For articles, see p. 234) – SN: 022073
1773/07/15 – Crown Point – Capt Anstruther
Has released Barrack Master on parole ; no men yet arrived from Ticonderoga ; difficulty about removing materials, guns, &c., from t he ruins left by the fire. Requests that he may be allowed to derive the benefit from his farming operations should the fort be abandoned in consequence of the fire. (Page 232) – SN: 022074
1773/07/17 – Montreal – Capt. W. Anstruther
- Charges against him.
- Letter from Col. D. Templer to him, Montreal, 17 July, 1773.
- From Surgeon Miller to Col, Templer, 9 July 1773.
- From self. -Crown Point, 22 July 1773.
- From self – Crown Point, 27 July 1773.
- From self – Crown Point, 25 July 1773.
- From Lieut. Feltham, Ticonderoga, 4 Sept. 1773
- From Capt. Anstruther, Montreal, 8 Oct. 1773
- From Capt. Anstruther, Montreal, 27 Nov. 1773 (Pages 236 to 248)
- From Capt. Anstruther, Montreal, 29 Jany. 1774. (Page 252)
- Articles of accusation against him (no date). (Page 265) – SN: 022075
1773/12/10 – Quebec – Sergeant David Berry
Inquest on Sergeant David Berry, who was killed in an altercation. Verdict, manslaughter against Private Samuel Whison, 52nd Regiment. (Page 249) – SN: 022076
1779/01/06 – Carleton Island – Commissary Clunis
Inquiry into irregularities. (Page 254) – SN: 022077
1779/08/23 – Detroit – Israel Ruland
- Affidavits as to his inciting men to desert, sworn to at Detroit 23rd August 1779. (Page 262)
- Courts Martial on soldiers of the Royal American Regiment for rioting. (No date ; first page of evidence wanting.)
- Sergeant Farlingor, acquitted.
- Corporal Saum, 500 lashes,
- James Wilkins, private, 1,000 lashes.
- Derby McCaffery 1,000 lashes.
- John Lindsey acquitted.
- Sergeant Sharp acquitted
- Sergeant Deck 1,000 lashes.
- Charlee White, private, 300 lashes – SN: 022078