B.053 – LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT TO VARIOUS COMMANDS HELD BY GENERAL HALDIMAND, 1762-1786

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1762/02/?? – War Office – Townshend to Col. Haldimand, America.

That he has been promoted to be colonel by brevet. (Page 1) – SN: 053001

1768/03/11 – London – Lord Barrington to Brigadier General Haldimand at Pensacola.

Has recommended Captain Marsh to Lord Hillsborough and Lord Granby. Has done him (Haldimand) ample justice with the King respecting the care of the troops in Florida. His Lordship’s pleasure that the southern part of America is under Haldimand’s care, although removed·from a more agreeable part of the country, making him a meritorious sufferer for the public benefit. He may be assured that he will not be forgotten. (Page 1) – SN: 053002

1773/06/04 – London – Lord Barrington to Brigadier General Haldimand at Pensacola. (private)

His promotion the doing of the King alone, the removal of Major General Armstrong for that. purpose being His Majesty’s own thought. Nothing can be done for his service which was not well deserved. Not to omit the duties required of Foreign Officers to entitle them to naturalization, &c. (Page 3) – SN: 053003

1774/05/15 – Boston – General Gage to Haldimand

His unexpected arrival to take the government of the Province after a very quick passage. Respecting artillery and ammunition to be sent to Castle William. Respecting regimental reliefs. To continue his duties as usual for a fixed period, for the better settlement of accounts. The clerk with office affairs to be then sent to Boston. Has found that the Governor, consignees ( of tea) and commissioners had fled to the Castle (William) for protection, and that the Chief Justice and others were hiding from the mob. Ceremonious preparations for his (Gage’s) reception. Town meeting to consider the Act, which puzzles them (the Act for closing the harbour of Boston). They have sent to the patriots of New York and Philadelphia to close up their ports. also. If the trade of New York is ever removed to Amboy it will not return soon. (Page 5) – SN: 053004

1774/07/05 – War Office – Barrington to Haldimand

Acknowledgement of his service during the absence of Gage. He is to continue on the Staff of America. (Page 9) – SN: 053005

1775/04/13 – St. James

Royal Warrant granting Haldimand leave of absence. (Page 26) – SN: 053006

1775/04/15 – Whitehall – Dartmouth to Haldimand

Owing to the possibility of a conflict, which could only be conducted on the part of the King by a natural born subject, Haldimand is permitted to. return to England, as otherwise the command would devolve on him in event of Gage’s absence. (Page 10) – SN: 053007

1775/06/30 – St. James

Royal Warrant for Haldimand’s pay as Major General. (Page 27) – SN: 053008

1775/09/29 – Whitehall – General Amherst to Haldimand

Notification of his appointment as Inspector General in the West Indies. (Page 14) – SN: 053009

1775/10/14 – War Office – Barrington to Haldimand

Acknowledgment of his services. The actual rebellion makes it necessary from constitutional reasons that the forces should be commanded by natives of Great Britain, As a proof of His Majesty’s confidence, he is appointed Inspector General of the forces in the West Indies, with the pay of a Major General. (Page 12) – SN: 053010

1776/07/05 – War Office – Barrington to Haldimand

That a warrant is to issue for £3,000 for his (Haldimand’s) services as Commander-in-Chief in America.. (Page 15) (Letter from Lord George Germaine to Lord Barrington, dated 28th June, with the reasons for the grant above mentioned, follows). (Page 16) – SN: 053011

1777/08/07 – Pall Mall – Germaine to Haldimand

That he is to succeed Carleton as Governor of Quebec and Commander-in-Chief of the troops in that Province. (Page 19) – SN: 053012

1777/08/08 – Kew – De Bude to Haldimand (in French)

The King’s anxiety that he should enter on his duties before the river is closed with ice. The letter is chiefly taken up with friendly expressions. (Page 21) – SN: 053013

1778/04/17 – War Office – Barrington to Haldimand

The pay of Inspector General of the forces in the West Indies is to be discontinued only so long as he is in command at Quebec ; when tho latter ceases he is immediately to resume the former. (Page 23) – SN: 053014

1786/04/29 – War Offfice – Sir George Yonge to Haldimand

Has submitted copies of letters concerning his (Haldimand’s) appointment to the Inspector Generalship of the West Indies, and its removal on his ceasing to command at Quebec. It will not be renewed in the meantime, but Haldimand’s pay of Major General is to be continued in lieu thereof. (Page 24) – SN: 053015

1786/07/08 – St. James

Warrant for payment of £3,033 17s ; a gratuity for services in North America. (Page 28) – SN: 053016

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