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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.
1764/09/05 – Three Rivers – Col. Haldimand to Lord Halifax
In consequence of the appointment of General Murray as Governor of Quebec, men junior to him (Haldimand) are likely to be appointed to the Governorship of Montreal and Three Rivers. Solicits the appointment to one of these vacancies. (Page 1) – SN: 036001
1767/12/07 – Pensacola – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington (in French)
Introduces Captain Marsh, who can give information about Florida and New Orleans. The unhealthiness of Pensacola not so bad as represented ; the measures taken to improve the garrison ; a different distribution of troops would save much money and make them more useful. Applies for promotion. (Page 3) – SN: 036002
1768/03/11 – London – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Has recommended Capt. Marsh. Is glad to hear of the health of the troops; Haldimand’s care has contributed to it. His claims to advancement will not be overlooked. (Page 6) – SN: 036003
1772/09/03 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Haldimand appointed War Office. to command the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Americans. (Page 
– SN: 036004
1773/03/12 – Pensacola – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington (in French)
Thanks for the command of the 2nd Battalion Royal Americans. (Page 9) – SN: 036005
1773/04/05 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Haldimand promoted War Office. to be Major General in North America. (Page 11) – SN: 036006
1773/04/05 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Gage
Respecting leaves of absence War Office, and promotions. (Page 12) – SN: 036007
1773/05/20 – London – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Introducing and recommending Lieut. Ellis. (Page 13) – SN: 036008
1773/06/02 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Gage
Concerning Major Butler ; movements of troops. &c. (Page 14) – SN: 036009
1773/06/04 – London – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Haldimand owes his promotion to the King alone ; is to command all the troops in North America during the absence of the Commander-in-Chief. Hints as to the course to be followed by the foreign officers towards obtaining naturalization, &c. (Page 15) – SN: 036010
1773/06/07 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Thanks for the additional promotion. Returns thanks also on behalf of the other foreign officers. (Page 17) – SN: 036011
1773/07/01 – New York – General Haldimand to Lieut. Governor Gorham, Placentia
Respecting his application for allowances out of the surplus of provisions. .Also copy of letter from Barrack Master General and regulations for the issue of fuel, &c. (Page 26) – SN: 036012
1773/07/05 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Gage
Respecting regimental matters. The fire at Crown Point. The second battalion Royal Americans bare of officers ; to recall those who are away on no particular duty. (Page 19) – SN: 036013
1773/07/05 – General Haldimand
Distribution of forces in North America. (Page 21) – SN: 036014
1773/07/07 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Arrival of reliefs at New York. Transports with troops for Quebec near at hand, but detained by contrary winds. (Page 22) – SN: 036015
1773/07/07 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Acknowledging letters, &c. The claims of Lieut. Governor Gorham, Placentia ; encloses copy of letter to him in reply. The arrival of the 23rd ; its good state. Suggests, to alleviate the hardships of commanding officers in Florida, that pay allowed for Fort Pitt and Crown Point be transferred to them. Army returns sent. (Page 23) – SN: 036016
1773/07/07 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
List of vacancies in infantry regiments. (Page 32) – SN: 036017
1773/08/03 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Arrival of troops ; returns sent &c., appended to this letter. (Page 33) – SN: 036018
1773/08/04 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
With promotions &c. (Page 39) – SN: 036019
1773/08/13 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Leave to Lieutenant Carroll, 16th Regiment. (Page 40) – SN: 036020
1773/08/31 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
With returns, &c. Colonel Jones, commanding in Canada, has sent the draughts of the 31st to the different regiments to England as unfit for service. (Page 41) – SN: 036021
1773/09/01 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Approves of letter to Lieut. Governor Gorham, but suggests making allowance of fuel and light. Cannot agree to transfer the pay to commanders at Fort Pitt and Crown Point not to be restored. (Page 41) – SN: 036022
1773/10/05 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Transmitting documents. (Page 46) – SN: 036023
1773/10/06 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Has ordered the officers of the 60th to rejoin their regiment. (Page 47) – SN: 036024
1773/10/06 – New York – Lord Barrington, by Mr. Chamier, Under Secretary, to General Haldimand
Acknowledging papers. (Page 49) – SN: 036025
1773/10/26 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Leave of absence to Ensign Turner, 47th. (Page 50) – SN: 036026
1773/11/02 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
A full inquiry to be made into the cause of drawing for price of rum for the 31st Regiment on the passage from St. Vincent. The draughts from that regiment sent to North America should have been received by the different regiments, and the 31st paid for the men. (Page 51) – SN: 036027
1773/11/03 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
The embarkation of the 29th at St. Augustine attended with great trouble, delay and expense. Two Courts Martial held— one in the Jerseys, the other at Quebec. Has postponed going to Philadelphia on account of anticipated disturbances arising from arrival of the East India Company’s tea. (Page 52) – SN: 036028
1773/11/09 (19?) – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Acknowledgment. Will give directions to furnish Lieut. Governor Gorham with two rooms’ fuel and light. Abuses in issue, &c., of provisions at Placentia. That troops have been reviewed, and sends returns. (Page 55) – SN: 036029
1773/11/29 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Leave of absence to Lieut. Governor Gorham. (Page 57) – SN: 036030
1773/12/01 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Relative to the absence of officers of the 60th. (Page 58) – SN: 036031
1773/12/28 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Recommending Lieut. J. J. Ellis for a company. The destruction of tea in Boston ; the factors of the East India Company will probably send that for other ports back. The settled determination to pay no taxes levied by Great Britain. (Page 59) – SN: 036032
1774/01/01 War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Arrival in Great Britain of 29th Regiment. Hopes arrival of tea will not cause disturbences requiring the interference of military. Inquiry as to the rum for the 31st. (Page 61) – SN: 036033
1774/01/05 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
The opposition roused by the arrival of the tea ; the introduction of the East India Company’s trade will be difficult. Protest against the resolves of Philadelphia by inhabitants of Plymouth, and declaration of attachment to present form of government. Death of Commissary General Leake. Returns, &c. Return of outposts appended. (Page 63) – SN: 036034
1774/02/02 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Investigation as to the burning of the fort at Crown Point. Returns of promotions appended. (Page 66) – SN: 036035
1774/02/02 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Respecting desertions ; details of reliefs for troops in North America. Is Commissary Webster doing duty at St. John’s Island? Command money discontinued at Crown Point and Fort Chartres; 7s.6d. a day to be allowed at Fort George. (Page 69) – SN: 036036
1774/02/12 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Leave of absence to Lieutenant Howe. (Page 72) – SN: 036037
1774/02/28 – London – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand (private)
Desires to serve Lieutenant Ellis, but it would not be decent that he should buy a company so soon after his promotion. The disposition of the Colonies alarming. (Page 73) – SN: 036038
1774/03/02 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
The Indian disorders in the southern district prompt him to go to Georgia to see the situation of affairs, and concert measures with the Governors and Superintendent. The arrangements for reliefs. Proposes taking Colonel Robertson with him to Georgia. (Page 74) – SN: 036039
1774/03/02 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldirnand
Promotions. Reliefs. The 4th Regiment to embark for Quebec. (Page 78) – SN: 036040
1774/03/21 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldirnand
To discharge Private Whittaker, being an apprentice. (Page 79) – SN: 036041
1774/04/05 – War Office – Lord Barrington, by Mr. Chamier, to General Haldimand
Respecting deserters. Brigade Major Small to join the 21st Regiment in Great Britain. Has sent list of promotions, &c. (Page 80) – SN: 036042
1774/04/06 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Respecting the rum for the 31st Regiment. Details of Indian troubles; believes that a rupture will be prevented. Tea ship not yet arrived. No cooling down in the resolution of the people. Requisition for troops from Governor of Georgia ; in prospect of matters being settled with the Indians, has deferred sending them. Favourite plan of the south to get troops from. the advantages of the expenditure. Resignation of Ensign Stand. (Page 81) – SN: 036043
1774/04/06 – War Office – Lord Barrington, by Mr. Chamier, to General Haldimand
The troops intended for other parts of North America to be sent to Boston ; officers to join their corps. General Gage to embark for Boston. (Page 84) – SN: 036044
1774/05/04 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Respecting arrangements for reliefs. Commissary Webster and the returns from St. John’s Island. Captain Gamble’s application for promotion. The tea ship arrived and sent away. Chests belonging to the master of another ship thrown overboard ; licentiousness or the population. Returns sent. (Page 85) – SN: 036045
1774/05/04 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Approves of the steps be has taken with respect to the 59th Regiment, and to Indian disturbances in Georgia. (Page 88) – SN: 036046
1774/06/01 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Arrival of General Gage at Boston. Has obeyed instructions contained in recent letters. Brigade Major Small has gone to Boston, Has sent to Boston by order of Genaral Gage artillery men with six field pieces, two howitzers, &c. The good effect of the Boston Port Bill ; the more liberal begin to be less afraid to speak and oppose the projects for non-intercouse urged by the more violent. Believes the vigorous steps by Parliament will restore good order. (Page 89) – SN: 036047
1774/06/01 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Hopes that the further intelligence relative to Indian affairs will render it unnecessary to change the disposition of the troops. (Page 92) – SN: 036048
1774/06/30 – London – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Royal warrant for pay of General Haldimand. (Page 101) – SN: 036049
1774/07/05 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
His Majesty approves of Haldimand’s conduct during General Gage’s absence. He is to continue on the staff as Major General. (Page 93) – SN: 036050
1774/09/05 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Has been delayed getting to Boston owing to the detention of transports ; the bad spirit of the people ; the want of firmness of the better sort. Sends papers to show the spirit of Congress ; the resolution for non-importation. The South even more violent than New England. Blockading the ports believed to be the most effectual method of restoring the people to due obedience. General Carleton has arrived in Quebec. (Page 94) – SN: 036051
1774/09/07 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Thanks for the King’s approval. The composition of the Congress at Philadelphia ; fortunate this has happened when affairs in Europe leave time to attend to matters on this side find to crush the dangerous attempts. The spirit throughout tho Continent will render the Massachusetts Government more refractory. (Page 97) – SN: 036052
1774/09/13 – New York – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Has been ordered to join General Gage at Boston with troops. Regiments also ordered from Canada. Sends papers to show the refractory spirit of the people. Secrecy of Congress. (Page 99) – SN: 036053
1775/09/29 – London – General Amherst to General Haldimand
Haldimand been appointed Inspector. The King’s appreciation of his services. (Page 102) – SN: 036054
1775/10/14 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
The King’s appreciation of Haldimand’s services. The actual rebellion requires, on constitutional grounds, that the troops should be commanded by native born officers i has therefore appointed Haldimand Inspector of Forces in the West Indies. (Page 103) – SN: 036055
1776/06/28 – Whitehall – Lord George Germaine to Lord Barrington
Urging the claims of General Haldimand for remuneration for his large additional expenses, with summary of his services. (Page 105) – SN: 036056
1776/07/05 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
That a warrant for £3,000 has been ordered to reimburse Haldimand for his expenses as Commander-in-Chief. Warrant appended. (Page 108) – SN: 036057
1777/09/01 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Haldimand’s promotion to tho rank of Lieutenant General. (Page 111) – SN: 036058
1777/09/24 – War Office – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
That his appointment of Lieutenant Governor of Quebec has not been notified for the present. (Page 112) – SN: 036059
1777/09/24 – General Harvey to General Haldimand
Respecting the Lieutenant Governorship of Quebec, and whether it would be doing injustice to Carleton, Governor of Canada, to give it to Haldimand. (Page 113) – SN: 036060
1777/09/26 – Portsmouth – General Haldimand to General Harvey (in French.)
That in consequence of doubts respecting the appointment of Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, and lest he should be supposed by General Carleton to be taking advantage of the situation he requests that the commission may be annulled. (Page 115) – SN: 036061
1777/09/26 – Portsmouth – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington (in French.)
Giving up his claims to the Lieutenant Governorship of Quebec. (Page 117) – SN: 036062
1777/09/27 – London – Lord Barrington to General Haldimand
Acknowledging the handsomeness of General Haldimand’s letter, which he will show to the King. (Page 118) – SN: 036063