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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.
1756/11/21 – Albany – Lord Loudoun to-_______
How the different forms of Government arose in the colonies. The claims set up by the Governors to command the army when regular troops were sent ; the inconveniences and the steps taken by removing military from civil power to remedy them. The military honours to be paid them, &c. (Page 1) – SN: 027001
1757/10/20 – Carlisle – Colonel Bussam
Sale of the effects of the late Colonel Bussam at Carlisle, Penn. (Page 11) – SN: 027002
1759/03/31- Mobile – Boisdoré to A. Lavergne
Deed of a house by Boisdoré to A. Lavergne. (Page 500) – SN: 027003
1759/07/06 – Oswego
General return of the 4th Battalion Royal Americans and the 2nd Battalion New York Regiment, signed by James Herring, Adjutant. (Page 17) – SN: 027004
1759/07/20 – Lake George – General Orders.
General Orders. Col. Grant to take command of the late Forbes’ Brigade and Col. Foster the brigade of the Royals. Orders for the army passing the lake. These are given in minute detail. (Page 18) – SN: 027005
No date – Liste des officiers pris et blessés
The title is “Liste des officiers pris et blessés”. The endorsation “List of French Officers’ names taken prisoners.” (Page 22b) – SN: 027006
1759/08/09 and 19 – Oswego
Monthly return of His Majesty’s troop s and Provincials. (Page 24) – SN: 027007
1759/09/09 – Oswego
Return of the regiments encamped at Oswego, specifying how encamped. (Page 25) – SN: 027008
1759/11/06 – Fort Ontario
Present state of the 4th Battalion Royal American Regiment. (Page 23) – SN: 027009
1759/11/07 – Oswego – G. Christie
A list of provisions, &c, with the following statement : As there’s been a deficiency of every thing I intended for this post, the following are the different articles left at Oswego. (Page 26) – SN: 027010
No date
Two documents relating to Canadian officers before the Conquest :
1. Tableau General des différents grades des officiers de la marine servants en Canada, &c. A nominal list, with the dates of appointment and promotions. (Page 27)
2. État Major, ou quartier général des troupes détachées de la marine, &c. The columns are « noms des messieurs employes à des charges »; « charge on qualité » ; « oừ employés »; « Quel rang » The first name is that of « Le Marquis Cavagnal de Vaudreuil ». The list includes the civil and eccesiastical as well as military officerss. (Page 30) – SN 027011
1760/05/14 – London
Copy of the agreement between the Lords of the Treasury and Chauncy Townsend, London, for the supply of provisions to the troops in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. (Page 34) – SN: 027012
1760/07/12 – London
Documents relative to a power of Attorney granted by Joseph and Henry Guinand in favour of Colonel Prevost, or on his death to Colonel Bouquet, for the transaction of their affairs in South Carolina. Affidavits. (Page 47) Power of Attorney. (Page 49) – SN: 027013
1760/09/14
Embarkation return (in French) of the artillery of the colony, showing a total of 50 officers and men, one woman, one child and three servants, 55 in all signed Amherst ; “vu” (seen) Vaudreuil. (Page 53a) – SN: 027014
1760/09/14
Roll of the Regiment de la Serre, with the officers’ names. Officers 20, men 192, women 2. Total 214. Signed by Duparquet. (Page 53b) – SN: 027015
1760/09/14
Regiment de Berry 2nd Batt, Signed by Trivio. (Page 53c) Regiment Royal Roussillion. Signed by de Pourlaries. (Page 53d) – SN: 027016
1760/09/14
Second Batt. de Languedoc. Signed by Martel; “vu” (seen) Trivot. (Page 53e) – SN: 027017
1760/09/15 – On board the Eden Mary
Embarkation return of officers, men, servants, women and On board the children (Page 53f) A second return of those actually embarked on the 16th September. Both are signed Martel. (Page 53g) – SN: 027018
1760/09/17
Return of flour and pork served to the French troops for four days, from 13th to 17th September, by orders from Haldimand. The title of the regiments with the number ot men in each and rations supplied, are given, at the end being a note that one day’s provisions were served for 71 men from Detroit. (Page 53h) – SN: 027019
No date
List of the officers of troops detached from the marine serving in Canada, killed from 1754 up to and including l759. The names. dates and places where these officers were killed are given. The number is 33 in all. (Page 53i) – SN: 027020
1760/09/19 – Montreal – De Vaudreuil and Bigot (in French)
Proclamation respecting paper money (in French.) (Page 62) – SN: 027021
1761/11/??
Statement of the officers and troops detached from the Marine serving in Canada who perished on the island of Cape Beeton in the Cartel “Auguste” on the passage from Quebec to France. The name of each officer is given: 2 captains, 7 lieutenants, 4 ensigns, 1 lieutenant réformé, 6 cadets and 60 non-commissioned officers and men, 80 in all. Table on same page gives a list of the Canadian officers serving on the Mississippi, who were burned during the war with the Shicachats (Chickasaws.) (Page 53k) – SN: 027022
1762/04/03
Depositions by William Horen and John Kirkland respecting Barney Ryley, of the Virginian Regiment, apparently on a charge of stirring up discontent. (Page 54) – SN: 027023
1762/05/02
Commission by Lord Albemarle in favour of Capt. John Small, appointing him Major of Brigade. (Page 56) – SN: 027024
1762/06/24 – Montreal – Gage
Circular orders (in French) to the officers of militia, Seigniors, &c., to transmit all the information possible to Haldimand. (Page 58) – SN: 027025
1763/11/07 – Mobile
Copy verified by Rouyer, notary, of a deed of sale by Louis Flandrin and Marie Louise Dinant, to Joseph Barbaud et Boisdoré, of property in Mobile, dated 5 May 1766. (See also p. 500) (Page 59) Copy in English. (Page 62) Certificates (in French) relating to the same property. (Page 65) – SN: 027026
1763/12/09 – St. James – Halifax to _______
Ordering returns to be made of the amounts of paper money, to enable the claim agaiust the King of France to be made according to the late Treaty of Peace. 67 – SN: 027027
1764/03/06 – Quebec – Murray
Proclamation (in French) for the enlistment of Canadian volunteers. (Page 73) The prescribed oath (in French) follows. (Page 76) – SN: 027028
1764/03/22 – Quebec – Murray
Circular letter (in French) to the captains of militia to induce the “habitants” to enrol voluntarily, and to draw 50 men in the parishes from Beaumont to Cap St. Ignace. (Page 77) – SN: 027029
1764/04/20 – Three Rivers
Receipts, signed by L. Metral, Town Major, for expenses occasioned by the raising of the Canadian volunteers. (Page 80) – SN: 027030
1764/05/15 – Mobile
Deed by Rousseve to MajoRobert Farmer of a house in Mobile to serve as a lodging for the interpreter. (Page 69) – SN: 027031
1764/07/25 – Mobile
Deed of sale by John Clod Montal and Louise Cajor, his spouse, of a lot of land in Mobile to Mr. Maloney. The signature is Metall. (Page 71) – SN: 027032
1764/09/20 – Quebec – Murray
Murray. An Ordinance for satisfying the decrees of the several courts of justice established in the District of Quebec, Montreal and Three Rivers, prior to the establishment of Civil Government, throughout the Province upon the 10th August. 1764. (Page 81) – SN: 027033
1764/11/08 – New Orleans
Sale of the schooner Charlotte, signed by J.J.B. Dabbadie. (Page 89) – SN: 027034
No date (in French)
Proces verbal (in French) of the cession of Fort Tombecbé-named (name not given) by Major Farmer to receive the same, according to the 7th article of the definitive Treaty of Peace, signed at Versailles, 10 February, 1763. The French officers were Captain Pierre Chabert, Dubroca, King’s Storekeeper, acting by order of M. de Kerberec, Governor of Louisiana, and Dahaddie, Commissary General of Marine. (Page 85) – SN: 027035
1765/01/11 – Mobile
Deed of sale of a lot of land by Hugh Kennedy Hoy to Major Farmer, for the use of the Government. (Page 92) – SN: 027036
1765/04/24 – Three Rivers – David Wilson, Sergeant Major
Statement respecting the stealing of pork, with the orders for its survey and destruction prefixed. (The documents extend to p. 97). (Page 94) – SN: 027037
1765/08/28 – Moore and Finlay to Robert Quillan
Respecting lands at Bonaventure in dispute between them and Van Felson, They propose to distribute the lands, &c. (Page 98) Letter from Hugh Finlay to Van Felson, on the land, 24 July, 1765 (Page 99) From Moore and Finlay to Quillan, same date. Respecting the fish trade, &c. (Page 102)From Hugh Finlay, 14 August, to Quillan. Respecting goods at Bonaventure. (Page 102) – SN: 027038
1766/03/13 – Quebec
These all appear to have reference to the disputes with Van Felson. Hugh Finlay to Robert Quillan. That he is to return to Quebec the wine landed at Bonaventure from the ship which had put back. (Page 104) – SN: 027039
1766/10/06 – New York – Gage to Captain Turnbull, R.A.R. Detroit
Hopes enough provisions are laid in, not only for his own garrison, but for that of Michillimakinak. The increase of expenses. No taxes to be laid on the inhabitants (of Detroit). Arrangements for cutting wood. Cannot give up the King’s rights, as asked for by the inhabitants ; enclosed what they were in the time of the French. They are different from those in Canada. The inhabitants are bound to keep up the stockades, &c. Respecting the contract for provisions and the state of the works. (Page 105) – SN: 027040
1766/11/17 – New York – Gage to Turnbull
Is sorry that he has been obliged to build an additional guard house ; not to put the Crown to the least expense without an absolute necessity. Is sorry the works go on so slowly. Repeats remarks on taxes and King’s rights. To consult with Hay, so as to prevent illegal trade. The sickly state of the garrison. P.S. Expects German recruits ; all the men of the detachment whose time has expired, or who are unfit for service, to be sent down. (Page 108) – SN: 027041
1767/05/05 – Treasury
Articles of agreement between the Lords of the Treasury and John Blackburn, for manning, victualling and keeping in repair four vessels for service in North America. (Page 113) – SN: 027042
1767/10/08 – St. James
Commission of Brigade Major to John Small. (Page 119) – SN: 027043
1767/12/04 – M. De Riv, of the Louisiana Company (in French)
Deposition of M. de Riv, of the Louisiana Company, Civil and Military Governor of the Spanish settlement at the mouth of the Missouri, respecting the refusal of the sergeant in charge of a batteau with provisions to sail for his destinations ; the mutiny of the party, &c. (Page 121) Deposition in support follows. (Page 130) – SN: 027044
1768/01/03 – Temple – J. Dunning
Opinion of counsel on the case of Colonel Walsh, convicted for taking forcible possession of quarters in the fort at Pensacola. Opinion of Mr. Wegg, dated St. James Street, 1st December, 1767, is appended. (Page 135) – SN: 027045
1768/02/10 – Pensacola
Examination of the accounts of Mr. LeGautrey. (Page 147) – SN: 027046
1768/03/07 – Pensacola
Return of deserters who surrendered according to Gen. Haldimand’s and Col. Reid’s proclamation. (Page 149) – SN: 027047
1768/10/05 – New Orleans
Sale of batteaux, &c. (Page 151) – SN: 027048
1769/11/12 – St. Augustine
Copy of protest by the master and mate of the “Hawke” for loss of thevessel with troops on board. (Page 155) – SN: 027049
1770/05/05
Answers to the remarks by the D.A.G. on the monthly and review returns sent by Haldimand to headquarters. (Page 157) – SN: 027050
1770/07/30 – Quebec
Copy of lease to James Johnston and John Pierss of the King’s wharf, Quebec, for thirty years, with the terms and conditions. (Page 159) – SN: 027051
1771/01/21 – New York
Concession to Maisonville of the Portage of the Miamis. (Page 182) – SN: 027052
1771/04/08 – New York – Gage to ______
Respecting grants in Detroit, No power to any one to grant lands in America, except to Governors within limits and restrictions. Purchases from Indians not valid, except when made in presence of the Governor and Indian Superintendent. Granting lands at Detroit is solely in the hands of the King. All those made by Gladwin, Bruce, or other British officers, null. Grant in 1760 to Bellestre is fraudulent ; the reasons given. All concessions made by Bellestre in 1760, and all grants made by British commanders to be made void by public act, and no one to be allowed to settle on these titles ; no fresh settlements to be allowed, and all those settling among the Indians to be sent down the country. The matter to be explained to the Indians. To assist Grant in building two vessels for the King. The merchants may build what vessels they please, but no artificers or sailors to be taken from Grant. Old vessels to be fitted out. Precautions against fire. (Page 184) – SN: 027053
1771/08/?? – New York
List of all persons paid in America by orders from home. (Page 189) – SN: 027054
1771/08/17 – St. James
Warrant appointing surveyors for the preservation of wood and timber in the Province of Canada. (Page 190) – SN: 027055
1772/04/20 – Hugh Lord to Thomas Gage
Sending returns and vouchers. Is sending an express for instructions as to the fort ; the express to be paid by Mr. Croghan, on arrival of Fort Pitt. Talk with the Chickawas ; all friendly ; peace made between them and the Illinois Indians, as well as the Shawanese ; slaughter of Corn Cob, head chief of the Shanawese ; slaughter of Corn Cob, head chief of the Shawanese, by one of the Missouri nations. This will probably bring on a war, make Fort Gage the rendez-vous, and increase the expense. Has had oars made. (Page 204) – SN: 027056
1772/05/05 – Pensacola – Thomas Gamble to Haldimand
Enclosing Wild’s report of things wanting to complete the King’s schooners. (Page 198) – SN: 027057
1772/08/31 – New York – Captain John Montresor
Report of works carried on at Fort William, near Boston, from 19th October, 1771, to 8th August 1772. (Page 209) – SN: 027058
1772/09/30 – Edward Will
Account of the proceedings of His Majesty’s schooner « Mercury » from the departure from Pensacola (21st August, 1772) until she was wrecked on the Samphire Islands, in the lat. Of 30° 31N. The account is continued to the time of rescue of the crew by Capt. Hutchins. (Page 211) – SN: 027059
1772/10/08 – Red Cliffs – Hutchins to Haldimand
Reporting what took place during his search for the « Mercury ». Describing the effects of the late hurricane along the coasts and on the islands (Page 225) – SN: 027060
1772/10/12 – Pensacola – Gamble to Haldimand
Asks for an investigation into the cause of the loss of the « Mercury ». Recommends a vessel being got from New York for the use of the District, rather than to patch up the old ones. (Page 241) – SN: 027061
1772/10/16 – Red Cliffs – Hutchins to Haldimand
Has been detained in the “Hebe” by rough weather. Had sent off the “Warwickshire Way”. Had engaged another vessel to carry part of the stores. (Page 243) – SN: 027062
1772/10/27 – Pensacola
Certificate by A. Q. M. D., of the employment of a boat to carry the Royal Artillery from Red Cliffs to Rose Island. (Page 245) List of officers and men of the H. M. S. “Carysfort” who got off and brought the “Mercury” to Pensacola. (Page 246) – SN: 027063
1772/11/27 – Pensacola
Survey on the “Mercury”, by order of Captain William Hay, commander of the “Carysfort”. (Page 247) – SN: 027064
1772/12/18 – Kaskaskias – J. B. Hubardeau
Petition by J. B. Hubardeau to have the claim of Jacques Rumsey against him submitted to arbitration. (Page 207) – SN: 027065
1772/12/24
List of officers who have commanded at outposts from 25th December 1771 to 24th December 1772, who are entitled to an allowance for the same. (Page 196) – SN: 027066
1772/12/25 – Kaskakias
Affidavit (in French) by Richard that Rumsey has refused arbitration in the case of Hurbadeau. (Page 248) – SN: 027067
1773/01/04 – Fort Gage
Affidavits by Richard, Placy and Bienvenu, in the case of Rumsey and Hubardeau. (Page 249-250) – SN: 027068
1773/03/24 – Fort Gage
Account current of Haldimand while he commanded in the Southern District of North America, between 24th March, 1767, and 24th March, 1773. (Page 253) – SN: 027069
1773/04/13
List of persons paid by warrants from the commander-in-chief. (Page 258) – SN: 027070
1773/05/01 – Kaskaskias – J. B. Hubardeau to Haldimand
Petition (in French) to Haldimand ti intervene in the case brought against him by Rumsey. (Page 254) – SN: 027071
1773/05/08 – New York – Col. James Robertson
Account of subsistence and bounty paid by Col. James Robertson to volunteers from the 21st to the 16th regiment. ((Page 259) Certificate from headquarters annexed. (Page 260) – SN: 027072
1773/05/18 – New York – Robert Leake, Commissary General
Report on provisions received out of the transports from St. Vincent. (Page 265) Return follows (Page 266) – SN: 027073
1773/06/14 – New York – Lt. Colonel James
Return of the civil branch of the ordnance in the field train. (Page 267) – SN: 027074
1773/06/27 – Kaskaskias
Memorial of the inhabitants of the Illinois for a Civil Government, presented by Mssr. Blouin and Clargeon the 3rd of November 1773. (in French) (Page 276) – SN: 027075
1773/06/27
List of Deputy Paymasters General. (Page 268) – SN: 027076
1773/06/30
Estimate of the expense of His Majesty’s works in the year 1773. (Page 269) – SN: 027077
1773/07/05 – Philadelphia – Major Hamilton to Sir John Sebright
Recommending Lieut. Fowler for promotion. (Page 271) Enclosing certificate of the qualifications of Lieut. Fowler, dated 1th May 1767, signed by Lt. Col. Master, which precedes.(Page 270) – SN: 027077
1773/08/12 – Vincennes – J. E. Philibert, Notaire Royal
Certificate (in French ) that in the consequence of the evasion of the late Notary Baumer, and the transfer of the registry to the Illinois, many deeds of lands have been lost. (Page 272) – SN: 027078
1773/08/13 – Illinois – Louis St. Ange to Don Pedro Perimas
Certificate (in French), certified to by Don Pedro Perimas, from Louis St. Ange, that whilst in command at Vincennes from 1736 to 1764, he had given grants of land to the inhabitants under the authority of the different Governors of Louisiana (Page 273) – SN: 027079
1773/11/08 –
Extracts of the letters to Sir Thomas Mills from 8th October 1771 to date, on political affairs in Europe. (Page 369) – SN: 027080
1773/12/31
State of account with the Crown for the year 1773. (Page 282) – SN: 027081
1773/12/31
Incidental expenses. (Page 284) – SN: 027082
1774/01/05
List of the inhabitants of Post St. Vincennes, on the Wabash, with claim for lands conceded. The columns are headed (in French). “Titles by which they claim”, “years of concessions” “names of the Commandants who conceded” “Governors General who confirmed the concessions” Many of the titles are stated to be lost. See certificates 272 and 273 by Phillibert and St. Ange. (Page 288) – SN: 027083
1774/02/05
State of the King’s rights and revenues at the Detroit, and conditions on which lots were granted in the town and lands in the settlement, &c., in the time of the French. (Page 291) – SN: 027084
1774/03/29 – Philadelphia – Edward Hand, Surgeon’s mate, to Major Isaac Hamilton
Asking for leave to retire on account of hill health. – SN: 027085
1774/03/31 – New York – Warrant by Haldimand
Pay bill drawn by John Stuart, Indian Superintendent, for expenses incurred by a Congress at Augusta (Georgia) of the Creek and Cherokee Nations for negotiating a cession of lands in Georgia. (Page 303) Bill referred to dated 11th February. (Page 305) Certificate by Charles Stuart of its authenticity. (Page 306) Account of expenses for which bill was drawn. (Page 307) – SN: 027086
No date
List of the inhabitants of Fort St. Vincent, on the Wabash, as they were in 1769, since which they have increased rather than diminished. A note states that Nicholas was the principal inhabitant ; that when the list was taken there were 50 women and 150 children, and 50 men able to bear arms, including servants. The names of the inhabitants at Fort Ouiatanon and Fort Miami follow. (Page 293) – SN: 027087
No date
The road from Detroit to the Illinois by way of Fort Miami, Ouiatanon, and St. Vincent, with some remarks. This is an itinerary. giving the distances from point to point, beginning “From Detroit to Lake Erie 18 miles”; the remarks relate to the Indians ; description of the country, &c., at different points. From Detroit to the Illinois by this road (distances computed) is given as 879 miles. Another route is given by water, .with similar details, up to the Rocks or old French Fort; from thence to the Mississippi is given without detail as 240 miles, the total being “From Detroit to the Mississippi, by way of the Illinois River, 833 miles”. (Page 295) – SN: 027088
1774/04/02 – New York – Lieut. D. Brehm
Lieut. D. Brehm, applying for a settlement of expenses incurred by him in surveying the remote posts in 1761. The claim certified by Harry Gordon, late Chief Engineer. (Page 300) – SN: 027089
1774/04/05 – New York – Haldimand
Warrant by Haldimand to pay John Stuart, by his attorney, Richard Yates, half a year’s salary as Indian Superintendent. (Page 302) – SN: 027090
1774/04/06 – New York – Haldimand
Haldimand ; warrant for Indian expenses in favour of Sir William Johnson, Indian Superintendent on the Mohawk River. (Page 308′ Account of expenses covered. by the warrant. (Page 309) – SN: 027091
1774/06/15 – New York – Haldimand
Haldimand ; warrant, for Indian expenses in favour of Sir William Johnson. (Page 314) Account. of expenses covered by the warrant. (Page 315) Summary of expenses. (Page 316) – SN: 027092
1774/06/30 – New York
State of accounts with the Crown for the year 1774; from 1st January to date. (Page 318) There is a certificate by Haldimand(in French), dated 6th March, 1787, that all the vouchers for payments-by Captain Hutcheson, in discharge of the warrants in his favour, as paymaster, had been transferred to Mr. Wigglesworth, and that Hutcheson is discharged from his obligation to the public for these warrants. (Page 319) – SN: 027093
1774/06/30 – New York
Account current. Haldimand with the Government, whilst he was Commander in Chief in America, between 10th June, 1773, and 30th June, 1774. (Page 320) – SN: 027094
1774/06/30 – New York
Incidental expenses for 1774. (Page 324) – SN: 027095
1774/06/30 – New York
Indian Department, Southern District. John Stuart, abstract of accounts. (Page 328) – SN: 027096
1774/06/30 – New York
Government in a general account with Haldimand,between the 25th April,1762, and 30th June, 1774. These accounts appear to have been rendered in February, 1785, and to have been finally settled in 1787. (Page 322) – SN: 027097
1774/08/22 – Inner Temple
An unfinished document on the Quebec Act of l774. (Page 329) – SN: 027098
1775/06/15 – Boston – Brehm, Asst Engineer
Brehm, Asst. Engineer. Abstract of extraordinary expenses from 1761 to 1767. (Page 111) – SN: 027099
No date (1775???)
Headed : “Said to be General Officers”. List of those engaged in the Revolutionary service, beginning with “Artemas Ward”, a late Member of the Council of Connecticut ; “Not of the Army”, beginning with Samuel Adams and John Handcock. (Page 335) – SN: 027100
1775/06/17
Return. of the officers, non-commissioned officers and privates, killed and wounded, of His Majesty’s troops, at the attack on the redoubts .and entrenchments on the Heights of Charleston, There is a nominal return of the officers. The return shows that 18 officers,15 non-commissioned officers, one drummer and 191 rank and file, were killed. Tho wounded were respectively 72, 40, 12 and 707. (Page 339) – SN: 027101
1775/07/21
Present state of His Majesty’s forces at Boston. The return shows a total of 7,415, of whom 5,907 were present and fit for duty, but this did not include the 64th and a detachment of the 14th in Castle William. (Page 341) – SN: 027102
1775/07/21 – Philadelphia – Benjamin Harrison to General George Washington
Benjamin Harrison to General George Washington. Congress has taken the two regiments raised in Connecticut into service. Hopes that with these and with rifle men and recruits the number voted by the Council of War will be brought up. Wishes he had better supplies and ammunition. The want of engineers cannot be supplied, although people think there are two good ones, Col. Gridly being one, with him (Washington). Does not know what to think of some of the people. but the President is of a different cast, being noble, disinterested and generous. Appointment left with Washington. Nothing done to the hospital, but will bring it on soon. Recommendation to send Virginians to the Camp for military instruction at the cost of Pennsylvania. The commission of first Brigadier given to Mr. Thomas. The supercession of Putnam would have offended him. Proposed removal cf Congress to some place nearer him (Washington). The supply of the military chest. The Governor of Virginia nearly surprised by Capt. Meredith, with men from Hanover, who with 150 others are guarding Williamsburg against the “boiled crabs”. The intention in seizing the Governor. Too late to send more men from the southward, but some thousands will be sent in spring. Reported attack by over lake Indians on New York. Georgia come into the Union, and with South Carolina, have armed a vessel, with which they have taken a ship with 140 barrels of King’s powder. 23rd The questions of removing Congress and to appoint a committee decided in the negative. The adjournment of Congress. The great desire of Edmund Randolph to be with him (Washington). Strong recommendation in his favour. Report to Robert McKenzie being killed at Bunker’s Hill. 24th. Sending a strong recommendation of Capt. Thomas Price from Maryland. Expecting to leave Philadelphia on Sunday. (Page 342) – SN: 027103
1775/07/24 – Philadelphia – John Adams to Hon. James Warren
Is writing in confidence. A certain great fortune and peddling genius (Dickison in the margin) has given a silly cast to their doings. They are between hawk and buzzard. His ideas of seizing all power, arresting every friend of Government as hostages for the Boston victims, and, then treating for reconcilation, he believes to have been the soundest policy. Arrival of 7,000 pounds of powder. The extensive field of business. Asks if he (Warren) is to be Speaker, or what. “Will your new Legislative and Executive feel bold or irresolute? Will your judicial hang and whip and fine and imprison without scruples? I want to see our distressful country once more, yet I dread the sight of devastation.” Character of General Lee. (A note says: “This letter was anonymous, but wrote in the same hand with that addressed to Abigail Adams”). (Page 349) – SN: 027104
1775/07/24 – Philadelphia – John Adams to Mrs. Abigail Adams, Braintree
Has been absent three months ; his anxiety about her and the children, as well as the country. Gives in detail the amount of work that Congress has to do in founding a great Empire. Wishes he had given her a complete history of the journey and of the behaviour of his compatriots. “The fidgets, the whims, the caprice, the vanity, the superstition, the irritability of some of us is enough to ________” (sic) (Page 352) – SN: 027105
1775/08/23 – Virginia – W. Dunlop to Haldimand
Respecting a debt due by the late Col. Bouquet. (Page 354) – SN: 027106
1775/08/10
Extracts of letters from Sir Thomas Mills from 10th April, 1769, to date, on various subjects, political affairs in Europe, the case of Livius; the trouble (1774) of getting a Government settled for Canada and the affairs of America (1775). (Page 374) – SN: 027107
1775/08/11 – Cambridge – Washington to Gage
Calling attention to the treatment given to those who had fallen into his (Gage’s) hands as prisoners. Its fatal tendency to widen the breach. His (Washington’s) conduct towards those who might fall into his hands would be regulated by that observed on the other side. (Page 356) – SN: 027108
1775/08/13 – Boston – Gage to Washington
That the prisoners have been treated with care and kindness. Calls attention to the treatment of the King’s faithful subjects. Treatment like this on the ground of the treatment of prisoners in his (Gage’s) possession, is barbarity founded on falsehood. Remarks on the disposition of the leaders, &c. (Page 358) – SN: 027109
1775/09/01
Return of the Generals and staff officers serving in North America. (Page 361) – SN: 027110
1775/09/27 – Boston
General Orders, The King’s thanks to tho troops for their conduct on the 7 th of June last.
October 6, General Orders. Promotions. Promotions by tho Commander-in-Chief till His Majesty’s pleasure is known. General Orders, September 17th. Mourning for the death of the Queen of Denmark. (Page 363) – SN: 027111
1775/10/17 – New York
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at New York to his friend at Boston. (.Endorsed: Wetherhead and Saque). The determination to pursue vigorous measures towards America ; the contemptible factious opposition in England at a low ebb. The unsuccessful attack on Canada has thrown Congress and all their abettors into confusion. The friends of Government begin to brighten up, and there is a great change in favour of Government. A glorious opportunity for a body of, troops being landed. Is afraid of disappointment, Congress having ordered 4,000 troops to this city (New York) to take possession. Orders were sent by Congress to seize all the officers of Government, especially Governor Tryon. Kemp and Barrow have taken refuge on board the ships. The Governor has not moved, but has written to point out the danger of such a step to the town. Congress has disavowed the measure and given assurance of the safety of his person. (Page 365) – SN: 027112
No date – John Platt.
Statement of his meeting at Fort George, Philip Lansing and rebel officers and soldiers. (Page 368) – SN: 027113
1776/01/18
State (in French) of the expenses incurred by Pierre Ayot, Captain, from the Island of Orleans, from the day of his departure, for the service of Congress. (Page 384) – SN: 027114
1776/02/10 – Montreal
Proclamation (in French) by Colonel Molile Haysen (Moses Hazen) commanding one of the regiments to be raised in Canada for the Continental Congress sitting at Philadelphia. (Page 385) – SN: 027115
1776/02/16
Engagement (in French) of volunteers to serve in the Continental Army under Hazen. (Page 397) – SN: 027116
1776/03/10 – Montreal – Moses Hazen to Antill
Recruiting going on slowly ; hopes e (Antill) has had more success in Quebec. Money exhausted ; hopes General Lee will bring a supply. Duggan reported to have brought a number of men from below Quebec ; they should be re-enlisted and formed into separate companies. How he should conduct recruiting. Elopement of Duggan. Goddard, Dick Walker and Lorimer have stolen away to the upper country. (Page 387) – SN: 027117
1776/03/16 – Point Levis – Pierre Ayot to _______ (in French)
Warning that persons believed to be sincere towards Congress are really seeking to betray it. The stories circulated among the parishes ; unless there is money paid no help can be expected. Urges that this be done. Asks for a shot belt and bayonet for his lieutenant. (Page 389) – SN: 027118
1776/03/16 – Point Levis – Pierre Ayot to _______ (in French)
The bearer, a friend to Congress, has advanced money in its service. Recommending that he be paid ; if not he will be ill treated, and it would have a bad effect, and be disgraceful to Congress (Page 391) – SN: 027119
1776/03/26 – Montreal – Moses Hazen to Antill
His (Antill’s) family well. Has offered Mrs. Antill rooms in the chateau till she can be better provided for. Has enlisted about 250 men ; two companies to be sent to him at Quebec ; one is to remain in the town (Montreal) and one at Chambly, Is afraid they will not get to Quebec before the roads break up. The want of arms, accoutrements and money has occasioned great delay. Duggan’s accounts to be settled by him (Antill) at Quebec. It will give trouble, but relieve the General and be for the good of the service. Will endeavour to send a company to Quebec ; supposes it will be Mr. Brandineur’s ; he may be suspended or broke, but must get his commission now, or his men would not march. (Page 392) – SN: 027120
1776/03/28 – Dated “Head Quarters before Quebec”
Neither signature nor address, Gives a melancholy account of the state of the invading army, without ordnance, proper ammunition or stores. The issue of paper money has driven away the affections of the people. The New England troops want the spirit necessary for the support of the common cause. The direful scheme of spreading the small-pox has taken effect; the reinforcements coming in have gone to houses where the small pox was, on purpose to take the infection, to avoid serving. (Page 380) – SN: 027121
1776/03/28 – Portier to the Commandant of the American detachment on the South side (in French)
Reporting the state of affairs in his locality. (Page 394) – SN: 027122
1776/04/03 – Montreal – Hazen to Antill
Has at length got into the chateau ; Mrs. Antill and the little ones to move in next day. Letters of importance from the camp before Quebec, but nor a line from him or any public officer. Are they all dead ? The roads breaking up. The garrison determined to return down the country on the opening of the lake ; supposes it is the same at Quebec. The officers at least should be stopped and the men encouraged to remain with them. Thinks the experiment would have a good effect. Brandmoor (p. 393) has gone down to Quebec ; thinks he can fill his company of Canadians, and perhaps more. Duval mustered as ensign, but can be made a lieutenant. (Page 395) – SN: 027123
1776/04/20 – Montreal – Hazen to Antill
Has received his letter sent by Arnold. The exit of Goddard, Walker and Lorimer. The last rascal at the Cedars, with a party of soldiers from Oswegatchie, enlisting men and stirring up the Indians to cut the throats of the Americans. Nothing but plotting and preparation against them in the whole district ; the priests at the bottom of it. A detachment sent to the Cedars and another to Carringnon (Carillon). Arnold appears as cutting off communication with the upper country. Believes he has secured the Indians ; the Caughnawagas are calling a meeting of the other nations. Frobisher returned ; his business is before a committee of Congress sitting at Fort George. Thomas on the way to take command in Canada. Howe has left Boston. If Lake George is open the arrival of our (invading) army before Quebec will depend on wind and weather ; cannot be expected at Quebec before the 5th or 10th of May. Wooster at Quebec ; has ordered him (Hazen) to join with his handful of men called a regiment. The desertions. It is impossible to march till the Canadians are paid. Père Floquette the only priest who would give these men absolution. A stroke must be struck at Montreal ; only wanted force to put it in execution before. (Page 398) – SN: 027124
1776/04/28 – London – Mure, Son and Atkinson, to Carleton
Account in detail of the steps taken by them as contractors to send out commissariat and other stores for the army. (Page 401) – SN: 027125
1776/05/01 – London – Mure, Son and Atkinson, to Capt. William Dickie, of the “Agnes”.
Instructing him to return at once to Cork, after discharging his outward cargo, so as to take out another cargo before winter. (Page 416) Similar letters to Capt. George Finlay, of the “Beaver” (Page 417) and Capt. Joseph Judge, of the “British Queen”. (Page 418) – SN: 027126
1776/05/02 – London
Contract for the supply of rum with Sir James Cockburn and others. (Page 419) – SN: 027127
1776/05/13 – Cork – Piersys and Waggette to Carleton (?)
With advice of the victua11ers,&c., sent by them as agents for Mure, Son and Atkinson. (Page 424) Rules to be observed by masters of ships in victualling land forces. (Page 426) – SN: 027128
1776/05/22 – London – Robert Gordon, Commissary, to Carleton
The care he has taken. in having all the provisions packed, so that the troops, may receive the best. (Page 428) Names of the Commander-in-Chief, the Hon. William Howe, the Generals and staff, the distribution of troops, &c. (Page 431) – SN: 027129
1776/07/19 – Barbadoes – Burrowes and Fraser to Carleton
Advising the shipment of rum to the army on account of Thomas Burfoot, contractor. (Page 434) – SN: 027130
1776/08/10 – Staten Island
Order of battle for the British troops under Howe with the brigades ; names of the Commanders, &c.; dated camp on Statton (Staten) Island. (Page 435) This is followed by a second list of the force under Clinton, without date, giving details of the “First line” “Second line” and “Reserve”. (Page 436) – SN: 027131
1776/08/20 – London – Mure, Son and Atkinson
Details of the provisions sent out by the victuallers, &c. (Page 437) – SN: 027132
1776/08/27
Return of the killed, wounded and missing. The names, with regiments, are given of all the officers in these. classes. The total killed, 61; wounded 255 ; missing 33 of all ranks. (Page 442) – SN: 027133
1776/08/28
List of ships, with their armament, &c., appropriated to carry provisions to Canada for the use of His Majesty’s forces, under the command of His. Excellency Sir Guy Carleton. The names of ships and masters, tonnage, armament, recruits, cargoes and date of sailing from Cork are given in detail. (Page 460) – SN: 027134
1776/09/03 – London – Mure, Son and Atkinson, to Carleton
With list of barrack supplies, &c,. shipped for the army. (Page 443) – SN: 027135
1776/09/07 – George Washington
The title is “Extract of Orders given by Mr. Washington to the rebel Army in America, beginning July 19th to September 7th, 1776.” . The title is scarcely accurate. The orders are summarised, and events briefly stated. (Page 445) – SN: 027136
1776/09/20 – London – Mure, Son and Atkinson, to Carleton
Respecting the stores sent for the army, with details. The strength of the crews, &c., of the victuallers. (Page 453) – SN: 027137
1776/09/24 – Chambly
Proceedings of a court of inquiry into the circumstances of the fire at Chambly, and the robbery at the Fort on the night of the 22nd. (Page 461) 25th. Continuation of the inquiry. (Page 461) Pinding of the court. (Page 472) – SN: 027138
1776/09/28 – London – Mure, Son and Atkinson, to Carleton
Advice of victuallers sailing and remarks on the stores. The “London” to call at Portsmouth to take on board Madame de Riedesel with her family, and Mr. Foy. (Page 473) – SN: 027139
No date
Description of the hydrometers made by order of the Lords of the Treasury, and instructions how to use them. To be used in the West Indies for testing the strength of the rum supplied by the contractors for the troops. (Page 477) – SN: 027140
1776/10/25 – Cork – Gordon, Commissary. to Carleton
Rioting and mutiny by the sailors. The cause of the delay in sending off the store ships. (Page 481) – SN: 027141
1776/12/14 – Brunswick HeadQuarters
General Order for going into winter quarters. Distribution in New Jersey, commanded by Major General Grant ; troops at Rhode Island, with Clinton and Lord Percy. (Page 483) Strength and disposition of the land forces for 1776, as composed of national and foreign troops. An abstract shows, that there were in Britain (England and Scotland) 24,811; Ireland, 8,003 ; Gibraltar, 3,331 ; Minorca, 2,304 ; Africa, 214 ; West Indies, 2,709; Bermuda Islands, 578 ; North America. including 2,000 marines and 3 Provincial battalions, and excluding the British artillery, 54,364 ; the total number being 96,314. As may be seen by comparison, upwards of 56 per cent. of the whole military force was employed in North America. (Page 485) Observations (in French) on the company’s settlements at the Cape of Good Hope and Batavia. There is, neither; date nor signature. (Page 488) – SN: 027142
1780/06/29 – Kingston – George Clinton to Col. Harper (officers of Congress)
Respecting commissariat supplies for Schohary and other outposts. Reports from Tryon County of the movements of the enemy. Van Renselaer ordered to collect a force. (Page 199) – SN: 027143
1780/07/04 – Fort Paris – Lewis R. Norris to Col. Harper
To come down and bring the return of the Swiss under his command. (Page 201) – SN: 027144
1780/07/04 – Fort Paris – Lewis R. Norris to Capt. Billinger
Governor Clinton has annexed the regiments of the county to VanRenselaer’s command. He (Billinger) is to come down with the return of his regiment. (Page 202) – SN: 027145
1780/07/04 – Chris. P. Yates to_____
Calling for returns of provisions, men, &c. (Page 203) – SN: 027146
No year , ????/03/13
Information by Jean Baptiste Chasseur, of St. Vallier, of what is taking place at Point Levis, &c. The statement is very vague and indefinite. (Page 501) – SN: 027147