1780/02/15 – Whitehall – Knox to Haldimand
Circular enclosing the account of the destruction of the Spanish fleet. (Page 2) – SN: 044001
1780/03/01 – Whitehall – Knox to Haldimand
Circular respecting the victories of Admiral Sir George Rodney. (Page 1) – SN: 044002
1780/03/02 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand
Despatches 21 to 54 received. The “Union” store ship captured by Paul Jones, sent to Bergen and released by the King of Denmark is daily expected. Hopes that Clinton will send a detachment to replace the one which met with disaster, although from the largeness of the force and other causes he does not apprehend danger to Canada, especially as Clinton’s operations to the southward must keep the rebels employed. The success of the fleet and the defeat of the French and rebel forces at Savannah must damp their hopes and repress the desire of the inhabitants in the cause of Congress. Report enclosed on Twiss’ plan for raising a corps of artificers. (Page 3) The report from the Board of Ordnance follows rejecting the scheme (Page 6) – SN: 044003
1780/03/17 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand (No. 23)
It was fortunate that the despatches giving complete information of the military state of the Province had arrived safely. The reason for giving military rank to Indian superintendents and of making the Lieut. Governors of posts in Canada commandants of the troops sent to them. The cultivation of lands round the posts is also under charge of the latter. The failure of crops last year makes it more difficult for the rebels to invade the Province. Sullivan and Gates had joined Washington, and their combined force did not exceed 8,000 men ; the time of many of these had expired on the first of the year. New levies not to be had, owing to the depreciation of paper money. Attention to the upper posts not to be abated ; their value. A post to be established at Oswego, but not to the lessening of troops in the lower posts of the Province. Allowance to the sister of Joseph (Brant) approved of. The purchase of Sorel recommended ; its importance. The stoppage of arms and ammunition to the upper country justified ; impartiality towards all traders necessary. Finlay’s proposal as to posts properly refused. The proposal to send Savoyards to the vacant cures ; desires to know the incomes of these. The vast importance of drawing over Vermont. The means of accomplishing it ; the inducements to be held out to volunteers. The rank and pay of Johnson’s corps to be preserved. Allowance may be made to Lieut. Col. Maclean in lieu of pay as brigadier whilst he was absent from Canada. The commission of Governor does not confer the power of pardon for high treason. A nol. pros. may be entered in the case of the 200 Canadians, and the facts transmitted, so that a pardon may be issued. The wreck of the Viper; the arrival of La Valinière and Voyer, the former since dead, the latter released. Prisoners must not be sent home without proof of disaffection ; prisoners from the revolted Provinces cannot be treated as prisoners of war, but as charged with high treason, so that full proof is necessary. Lieuts. Schank and Chambers promoted. Respecting the jurisprudence of Canada. (Page 
– SN: 044004
1780/03/17 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand (secret).
The late naval successes have changed the enemy’s plan of invading the Kingdom ; they are determined to push the war into America ; to guard against surprise and hold Quebec till succours can arrive, for which to apply to Admiral Arbuthnot and Clinton. Measures for sending speedy intelligence to these two officers of the appearance of an enemy’s fleet, To keep up constant communication by land and water with the Commander-in-Chief. (Page 20) – SN: 044005
1780/03/20 – Whitehall – Knox to Haldimand
Circular with the success of Admiral Parker’s fleet in the West Indies, and of that under Digby on his return from Gibraltar. (Page 22) – SN: 044006
1780/03/24 – Whitehall – Thomas de Grey, jr., to General Haldimand
Recommending Captain John Mackinnon, formerly commanding a company of volunteers. (Page 23) – SN: 044007
1780/04/04 – Whitehall – Germaine to General Haldimand (No. 24)
The impropriety of unfurnishing Britain of troops. Reinforcements will, however, be sent by Clinton as soon as the navigation opens. Supplies sent according to requisitions for 5,500 and 3,000 Provincials. The foreign troops cannot expect the same indulgence, especially as they will undertake nothing not strictly military. Hopes that the presents given them last year will make them more pliant. The commander of the Anhalt-Zerbst sensible of the King’s kindness. Cannot at present send out a Major General. The enormous expenses at the upper posts. (Page 24) – SN: 044008
1780/04/08 – Whitehall – Knox to General Haldimand
With invoices of Indian presents. (Page 28) Invoice of guns from W. Wilson follows. (Page 30) – SN: 044009
1780/04/08 – Whitehall – Germaine to General Haldimand (No. 25)
The delay in despatching the victuallers. (Page 31) – SN: 044010
1780/04/08 – Whitehall – Germaine to General Haldimand (secret)
Information respecting the fleet preparing at Brest. Graves, with a reinforcement of 8 ships, to join Arbuthnot at New York, so as to be able to watch the French fleet, which is to be intercepted or followed. Change of plan at Brest. Five ships with troops for Chesapeake Bay. (Page 32) – SN: 044011
1780/04/13 – Whitehall – Germaine to General Haldimand (private)
Respecting the appointment to the Staff of Captain William Cullen, recommended by the Lord Advocate of Scotland (Hon. Henry Dundas). (Page 34) – SN: 044012
1780/04/21 – Whitehall – Germaine to General Haldimand
Recommending to his attention Captain O’Connell going with Brunswick recruits to Quebec. (Page 35) – SN: 044013
1780/05/04 – Whitehall – Knox to General Haldimand
Enclosing an Act of Parliament and extract of a letter from C. Sower, j?., to Joseph Galloway, late Speaker of the Assembly, Pennsylvania. (Page 36) The extract (letter dated 14th December, 1779) gives a statement by Philip Shepherd, a loyalist of Virginia, of the number and feeling of the loyalists there; of the proceedings of the rebels, &c. (Page 37) – SN: 044014
1780/05/19 – Whitehall – Germaine to General Haldimand
Relative to a claim made by Lieut. Schatch, for engineering service at St. John’s. (Page 41) The relative papers dated in 1775 follow. (Page 42) – SN: 044015
1780/05/19 – Whitehall – Germaine to Governor of Quebec
Official circular respecting instructions to ships of war, letters of marque, &c. (Page 43) – SN: 044016
1780/05/20 – Whitehall – Germaine to Governor of Quebec
Official Circular, with Acts of Parliament relative to the trade of Quebec. (Page 44) – SN: 044017
1780/05/22 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand
Recommending Capt. Green. (Page 45) – SN: 044018
1780/08/08 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand
Despatches received; the effect on the rebels of the suspicion that Clinton was about to attack the South preventing an attack on Canada. The recovery of South Carolina will prevent an attack from Virginia or Pennsylvania j believes Oswego can be established without molestation. Rebel accounts of unopposed incursions by Sir J ohn Johnson and others. French fleet for Boston ; the St. Lawrence expedition being given up, considerable detachments should be sent to the frontiers to facilitate Clinton’s operations. If Vermont people could be induced to put themselves under the King’s protection, it would be of most essential service. Strong reproof of his (Haldimand’s) conduct in detaining and opening letters, which he attempts to justify, Such a thing cannot be permitted, (This refers to correspondence of Col. Guy, Johnson with Germaine. Letters relating to it are in B. 107, at pages 72 and onwards.) (Page 46) – SN: 044019
1780/08/11 – Whitehall – Lord George Germaine to General Haldimand
The appointment of Major General Clarke to the Staff in Canada. He is bringing out the Brunswick and Anhalt-Zerbst recruits. (Page 51) Return of these recruits, dated 27th May, follows. (Page 51a) – SN: 044020
1780/08/11 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand
Leave of absence to George Pownall and Finlay. (Page 52) – SN: 044021
1780/08/14 – Whitehall – M Knox to Haldimand
With warrant tor the annuity of £200 a year to Mr. and Mrs. Dechambault or survivor. (Page 53) – SN: 044022
1780/10/04 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand
With additional instructions to the masters of ships bearing letters of marque, &c. (Page 54) – SN: 044023
1780/10/04 – Whitehall – Germaine to Governor of Quebec
Official notification of the birth of a prince. (Page 55) – SN: 044024
1780/10/04 – Whitehall – Germaine to Governor of Quebec
Circular relative to the subsistence of prisoners of war and mode of keeping the accounts. (Page 56) Reports from the office of sick and wounded seamen (Page 58). Forms for subsistence of prisoners and mode of keeping accounts follow (Page 60). – SN: 044025
1780/11/09 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand
The King’s speech and addresses at the opening of Parliament. (Page 61) – SN: 044026
1780/12/20 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand
Declaration of war with Holland. (Page 62) – SN: 044027
1781/03/20 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand (No, 29)
Despatches received ; his demands will be complied with. (Page 64) – SN: 044028
1781/03/21 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand (No. 30)
That Cramahé is to come to England, his presence being necessary to the passing the accounts of the Province. (Page 66) Letter from Sir Thomas Mills, with reference to Cramahé and the accounts is appended ; dated 19th March. (Page 66) – SN: 044029
1781/04/02 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand
On the request of Murray, Solicitor General of Scotland (Page 67a) Ensign Kennedy, of the 34th Regiment, is recommended for promotion. (Page 67) – SN: 044030
1781/04/07 – Whitehall – Knox to Haldimand
With invoices, bills of lading for Indian presents, by the Swan and Jupiter. (Page 68) – SN: 044031
1781/04/12 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand (No. 31)
Store and provision ships ready for sea. Arrangements for convoy ; not to wait for foreign recruits ; they are to proceed in transports by the north sea direct for New York ; those for Canada to be sent on, but no attack on it expected, as the rebels and French have enough to do. The fleet from Brest under DeGrasse has proceeded to the West Indies ; after leaving supplies there, which are much wanted, DeGrasse will probably go to North America. Not likely that Rodney and Arbuthnot will allow him to do anything on that Continent against the King’s possessions. The defensible state of the Province and of Quebec leave little fear of an attack. On the contrary, assistance may be sent to reduce the Eastern Provinces. The King’s approval of his measures. The hopes of Ethan Allen, and the people of Vermont coming in ; is not without hopes also of the numerous friends at Albany joining’ and that the whole district will return to obedience. The conduct of Sir John Johnson and Major Carleton approved ; will recommend Johnson’s corps to be. placed on the establishment. Respecting stores sent and the ordinance to prevent exportation, which is legal. Respecting the services. and enorrnous expenses of the Indian Department. How supplies should be applied for, 80 as to be under control. The propriety of cultivating the lands in the upper posts. The loss of the armed snow with Colonel Bolton, Lieutenant Colleton and so many brave men, is a misfortune. The advantageous purchase of Sorel ; how the superfluous land should be disposed of. How he may be relieved of the burden of prisoners. A special Hospital for the garrison at Quebec not wanted. (Page 72) – SN: 044032
1781/04/12 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand (No. 32)
The King’s approval of his conduct as Commander-in-Chief gives great concern to him in withholding approbation from him as Civil Governor. Censure of his disobedience in not communicating to the Council his instructions, although twice ordered to do so. No complaints have been received as to partiality in matters of trade. Applications for Savoyard priests. No application from the Ursuline Nuns. The report of Allsopp’s behaviour will be kept in reserve. (Page 81) – SN: 044033
1781/04/16 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand
Asking that Captain Willoc be continued in his former situation with his former allowances. (Page 85) – SN: 044034
1781/05/04 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand (secret)
The instructions sent by the French King to de Lucerne to induce Congress not to attack Canada till the King’s troops are driven out of the thirteen Provinces. He (Haldimand) is to cooperate with Clinton, and to use every means to bring in Vermont, cut off communication between Albany and the Mohawk, and prevent Washington receiving supplies by the Hudson. (Page 86) Extract to Clinton of 2nd May follows. (Page 87) – SN: 044035
1781/05/04 – Whitehall – Knox to Haldimand
Order confirming Ordinances. (Page 88) Order follows. (Page 89) – SN: 044036
1781/05/24 – Germaine to Haldimand
Respecting Ordinances. (Page 91) Documents follow at 92, 94,96, the latter memorandum respecting forestallers. – SN: 044037
1781/07/25 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand (private)
The benefits Pollock would derive from his (Haldimand’s) good disposition towards him. Asks leave for his (Germaine’s) nephew Battersby to come home, so that he may be ready for promotion. (Page 103) – SN: 044038
1781/07/26 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand (No. 33)
Victuallers ready for sea. Despatches 83 to 88 received, with report of the undisturbed state of the Province and the satisfactory measures fur subsistence. Admiral Edwards has had the whole of the outward bound victuallers collected at St. John’s to be sent to the St. Lawrence with convoy. No attack to be made on Canada. A considerable force on the frontiers would be the surest means of giving efficacy to negotiations with Vermont ; nothing should be omitted to attach that people to His Majesty, and no expense will be regretted. The boundaries agreed to by the New England Provinces and New York, on which Congress were willing to acknowledge Vermont as a separate State. The increased demands of the Vermont leaders have broken off negotiations, affording good reason to believe that the leaders wish to close with him (Haldimand) ; would agree to the extension of the boundaries as the means of cutting off the communication between the Eastern Provinces and Canada. The desperate state of the rebels, as shown in the intercepted letters of Washington and Lafayette. (Washington’s letters in the Annual Register tor 1781, Vol. 24, at p. 256. It. and many other intercepted letters were published in the New York Gazette for 4th April, 1781.) DeGrasse to sail from the West Indies in August ; Rodney apprised of it. Washington’s plan of attacking New York extravagant. The large force there under Clinton. That and the reinforcements arriving should give confidence to all inclined to the King’s Government, and he trusts will have a proper effect in Vermont. (Page 105) – SN: 044039
1781/05/31 – Whitehall – Knox to Haldimand (most secret)
The French Court has refused to send any more troops. Rochambean placed under Washington’s orders, but no detachments are to be made from his troops. All the force to be concentrated on the North River ; the fleet go to Boston ; the precautions on Rhode Island. Proposal to send the French troops to Virginia by sea rejected by the French Admiral. No attempt to be made on New York till after the arrival of DeGrasse, by which time Clinton will have a reinforcement of 6,000 men. No attempt will be made on Canada, leaving him (Haldimand) entirely master of his own operations, to act on the frontiers in cooperation with the Southern army. (Page 110) – SN: 044040
1781/08/02 – Whitehall – Germaine to the Governor of Quebec
Circular with King’s speech on the prorogation of Parliament. (Page 113) – SN: 044041
1781/09/01 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand
Circular respecting the capitulation of Demerara and Essequibo. (Page 114) Terms of capitulation to Admiral Rodney and General Vaughan follow. (Page 115) – SN: 044042
1781/12/05 – Whitehall – Germaine to the Governor of Quebec
With the King’s speech, &c.(Page 117) – SN: 044043
1782/01/02 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand (No. 34)
The fair prospect of Vermont being restored ; has heard privately of the detachments at Crown Point and Sorel to protect Vermont from the resentment of Congress. The bad effects of the misfortune to Cornwallis ; steps to be taken to restore confidence to the Vermonters by spring ; he should be able to have a larger body of troops than Washington can spare against them. Assurance repeated that expense will not be grudged. (Page 118) – SN: 044044
1782/01/02 – Whitehall – Germaine to Haldimand
The uneasiness of the loyalists at the distinction between them and the King’s troops in the capitulation by Cornwallis. Public orders by Clinton, that in no surrender should a distinction be made between them. The King’s further assurance on the subject. (Page 120) – SN: 044045
1782/01/16 – Whitehall – Germaine’s letter
In Germaine’s letter of this date were enclosed demand, dated Quebec, October 1781, for shipwrights’ tools for the Naval Department, Quebec. (Page 122) No date. Return of’stores wanted in the Q.M.G.’s Department in Canada, for 1782. (Page 124) Quebec, 5 October 1781. Return of barrack bedding wanted for 1782. (Page 125) – SN: 044046
1782/01/20 – Whitehall – Knox’s letter
Enclosed in Knox’s letter of this date. Estimate of the cost of the several demands for the Indian presents for Canada for 1782. (Page 126) – SN: 044047