1782/10/10 – Quebec – General Haldimand to General Clarke
Acknowledging appointment of Major Holland as Muster Master General for the German troops. (Page 29) – SN: 056001
1782/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to T. Townshend
That he has sent all the transports and victuallers to New York, as ordered. The loss of some that he had intended sending. (Page 3) – SN: 056002
1782/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to General Clarke
Preparations for closing the garrison hospital at Quebec. (Page 7) – SN: 056003
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to General Clarke
Sir John Johnson appointed brigadier. The condition of the Indian service. Disappointment at the late arrival of the Indian presents. (Page 4) – SN: 056004
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to General Clarke
The negotiations with Vermont; their despondency at rebel successes. (Page 6) – SN: 056005
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to General Clarke
Work rendered necessary in consequence of the evacuation of the posts on tho Atlantic. Provisions thrown into the posts for the defence of the upper country, likely to be attacked next summer. Reinforcements also sent. The good crops in the Province, but the chance of speculators raising the price. Has been obliged to refuse officers leave of absence. (Page 
– SN: 056006
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to General Clarke
Leave of absence granted to Legislative Councillor Drummond, &c. (Page ??) – SN: 056007
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to General Clarke
The capture and return to Europe of Savoya priests. Asks that they or others be sent out in spring. (Page 13) – SN: 056008
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to General Clarke
Has settled claim of Captain Schalk for engineer services. (Page 14) – SN: 056009
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to General Clarke (private)
The case of the loyalists; recommends settling them on Cape Breton and near Detroit, the latter to be under military government. His arrangements for the command at Detroit. In event of a peace or truce, Oswego and Niagara should be annexed to Canada. (Page 21) – SN: 056010
1782/10/26 – Quebec – General Haldimand to General Clarke
Enclosing copy of letter to Lord Keppel and asking him to support its request. (Page 15) – SN: 056011
1782/10/26 – Quebec – General Haldimand to General Clarke
The successes of Lord Rodney in the West Indies have frustrated designs for attacking Canada by sea. Attack not abandoned by Congress. The mode of drawing bills on credit; will do his utmost to check abuses. (Page 16) – SN: 056012
1782/10/28 – General Haldimand to T. Townshend
Arrival of German Convention troops and recruits. The filling up of vacancies in the foreign troops. (Page 18) – SN: 056013
1782/10/28 – General Haldimand to T. Townshend
Estimates for Indians presents, &c. (Page 19) – SN: 056014
1782/10/28 – Quebec – General Haldimand to T. Townshend
Requisition sent for stores, &c. (Page 20) – SN: 056015
1782/10/28 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Under Secretary Knox
Relating to Indian presents and the examination of those sent. (Page 25) – SN: 056016
1782/10/29 – Quebec – General Haldimand to John Marsh
Acknowledges arrival of victuallers, &c. (Page 27) – SN: 056017
1782/10/29 – Quebec – General Haldimand to George Cherry
Arrival of victuallers, &c. (Page 28) – SN: 056018
1782/11/07 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Recapitulating the steps taken to lessen the enormous expenses at the upper posts, and to check the unauthorised purchases by Lieutenant Governor Sinclair, Michillimakinak. (Page 39) – SN: 056019
1782/11/08 – Quebec – General Haldimand to T. Townshend
The expected reinforcements from New York. The evacuation of New York and Charleston will leave the enemy free to attack Canada. The state of things in Vermont. (Page 30) – SN: 056020
1782/11/09 – Quebec – General Haldimand to T. Townshend
The reasons for recalling Lt. Governor Sinclair; the monopoly by a few of all the rum, &c., in the Province, must be met by sending it out from Britain. (Page 32) – SN: 056021
1782/11/11 – Quebec – General Haldimand to T. Townshend
Sending transports with prisoners of war belonging to Virginia, Pennsylvania, &c., to New York. Sir Guy Carleton may liberate them there, or not, as he likes. (Page 34) – SN: 056022
1782/11/11 – Quebec – General Haldimand to T. Townshend
Relative to tho trial of Lieutenant Bradley for accidentally killing a sailor. (Page 35) – SN: 056023
1782/11/11 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Navy Board
Sending report of survey on the Maria, transport. (Page 44) – SN: 056024
1782/11/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to T. Townshend
Relative to the salaries of the Commissioners for executing the office of Chief Justice. Recommending Mr. Mabane. (Page 36) – SN: 056025
1782/11/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Navy Board
Report of cargo landed from the Quebec. Transport Amazon, captured and recaptured. (Page 45) – SN: 056026
1782/11/14 – Quebec – General Haldimand to T. Townshend
The rebels have given up the intention of attacking the Indian country this fall. The zeal and activity of Lieutenant Bartholomew. A pilot, Jean LeBlanc, sent with him, the season being late. (Page 37) – SN: 056027
1783/02/14 – Quebec – General Haldimand to T. Townshend
Has revived tho office of Solicitor General to protect the rights of the King’s domain. (Page 46) – SN: 056028
1783/02/14 – Quebec – General Haldimand to T. Townshend
The suspension of George Allsopp from tho Legislative Council; with reasons given at length. The satisfaction of the new subjects (the French) with the Quebec Act and Ordinances founded thereon. The seditious course followed by Allsopp. (Page 47)
Instructions given to Sir John Johnson as Indian Superintendent. (Page 57) – SN: 056029
1783/02/14 – Quebec – General Haldimand to T. Townsend
Respecting his leave of absence. Rebel excesses on tho Ohio, and indiscriminate massacre of Shawanese. The request of the Six Nations for help in offensive operations refused. The systematic attacks of the rebels on the Indian territory, and their designs. The policy of assisting the Indians, so as to preserve the upper posts. Rumours of the evacuation of Charleston. The perfect tranquillity of the Province as far as Niagara. (Page 50) – SN: 056030
1783/02/14 – Quebec – General Haldimand to T. Townsend
The negotiations with Vermont. The difficulty of deciding the steps to be taken so as to secure that Province to Britain. (Page 53) – SN: 056031
1783/04/15 – Quebec – General Haldimand to T. Townsend
The successful expedition by the rebels under Colonel Willet against Oswego. (Page 55) – SN: 056032
1783/05/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Details of the transactions of Mr. Cochrane, agent for the remitters, in respect to bills drawn on t1he Treasury and the steps taken to recover the amounts due by the merchants. The equivocal conduct of Mr. Monk, the Attorney General, Desires some one to be sent out to look after the interests of the Crown. The general desire to make the most out of Government. (Page 61) – SN: 056033
1783/05/07 – Quebec – General Haldimand to T. Townsend
Has received preliminaries of peace. The state of doubt among the traders. The effect on the Indians feeling themselves abandoned to an ungenerous and implacable enemy. The steps that had been taken to defend tho upper posts. Making preparations on north side of Lake Ontario and the Ottawa to promote commerce. Embarrassment about bills drawn created by Mr. Cochrane, agent for the remitters. (Page 58) – SN: 056033
1783/06/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The steps taken to secure the public against loss in the transactions of Mr. Cochrane with Messsrs. Shaw and Fraser. The necessity for money; the overtrading in consequence of drawing Treasury bills on credit. (Page 83) – SN: 056034
1783/06/02 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord North
The effect of the preliminaries of peace on the minds of the Indians. The attachment of the Indians deserves every consideration. Surveys on the north of Lake Ontario for a settlement of Indians. The openly declared hostility of the Americans to the Indians and royalists. Relative to settlement of Loyalists near Detroit. Release of prisoners held for seditions practises. Road ordered to be opened to Lake Temiscouata for communication with. Nova Scotia, which it is hoped the Government of that Province will continue. (It was not till 1784 that New Brunswick was formed as a distinct Province from Nova Scotia.) Refers to the difficulties caused by Mr. Cochrane, agent for the remitters. (Page 65) – SN: 056035
1783/06/12 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord North
Recommending Mr. George Davison and Mr. Winslow for vacancies in the Council. (Page 74) – SN: 056036
1783/06/12 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The steps taken to secure the territorial revenues of the Province. They have been granted by the King for the expenses of civil government. The claims of Mr. Grant, as Receiver General, in respect to them, &c. (Page 86) – SN: 056037
1783/06/14 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord North
Is withdrawing foreign troops from the interior for embarkation. Will continue in charge of the Province by tho King’s desire. The importance of the measures to be taken in consequence of the changed state of affairs. The dissatisfaction at the boundaries; the check to commerce and other difficulties will require every exertion to settle. The claims of the loyalists and Indians to consideration. Steps taken to settle tho former. Progress of the road to St. John, Nova Scotia (now New Brunswick.) (Page 70). – SN: 056038
1783/06/19 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord North
Desires priests to be sent from Savoy, or some Roman Catholic country not under the Bourbons, so as to destroy French influence. The probity of the Bishop and M. Montgolfier, Superior of the Seminary, but their strong desire to have French priests. The people, If the enjoyment of their religion be secured, indifferent to the country from which the priests come. (Page 75) – SN: 056039
1783/06/20 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord North (private)
The leave of absence to Mr. Pownall. The perplexed state of the Province. The disappointment of the priests that Canada was not handed over to France. The reluctance of the Seminary to part with the French priests. Alarm of the priests at the introduction of loyalists. (Page 77) – SN: 056040
1783/06/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Sending report of the Board for examining Public Accounts. (Page 90) – SN: 056041
1783/06/21 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Correspondence between him and agent for the remitters sent. Holds that Government is not liable for the transactions of Mr. Cochrane beyond those of 1781. (Page 91) – SN: 056042
1783/06/24 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Intimating amount of warrant drawn for civil government. (Page 93) – SN: 056043
1783/06/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Respecting cancellation of a bond on account of bills of exchange. (Page 94) – SN: 056044
1783/06/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Recommending Captain Chambers to be promoted to the rank of a post-captain. (Page 79) – SN: 056045
1783/06/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Keppel
Recommending the promotion of Captain Chambers. (Page 81) – SN: 056046
1783/06/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Congratulating him on his elevation to the peerage. (Page 82) – SN: 056047
1783/06/27 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Has sent the two French priests by the Bull Dog, Capt. Marsh. (Page 80) – SN: 056048
1783/06/28 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Sending abstract of warrants. (Page 92) – SN: 056049
1783/07/15 – Quebec – Haldimand to North
Further respecting ecclesiastical affairs. Details of the stops taken to send the two French priests out of the country (see pp. 75, 76, 77,78 and 80). The unsatisfactory conduct of M. Monlgoltier. The intimate relations between the Seminary here and in Paris is greater than ought to exist. The great danger of suffering French influence to subsist. (Page 95) – SN: 056050
1783/07/21 – Quebec – Haldimand to North
Loyalist families intending to settle near Cataraqui, which has been surveyed by Major Holland. All quiet on the upper posts. The attempt. of Schuyler to disunite the Indians. (Page 99) – SN: 056051
1783/07/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
List of bills drawn. (Page 101) – SN: 056052
1783/07/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
The sums necessary for the army expenditure; the deficiency supplied by General Riedesel, in whose favour he has drawn bills, &c. (Page 103) – SN: 056053
1783/07/26 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Respecting tho failure of Gordon, agent to the remitters, to furnish money. His course in dealing with offers from the merchants, &c. (Page 105) – SN: 056054
1783/07/28 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Mr. Pownall carries despatches to be delivered to him (Lord North). (Page 107) – SN: 056055
1783/07/30 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Board of Trade
Has authorized a lottery for funds to build a prison at Montreal. Has leased the St. Maurice Forges to Conrad Gugy. (Page 108) – SN: 056056
1783/07/31 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Transmits proceedings of the Legislative Council. The Ordinance authorizing a lottery for a prison at Montreal. The St. Maurice Forges leased to Conrad Gugy. (Page 110) – SN: 056057
1783/08/02 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Embarkation of troops. The services of General Riedesel commended. The foreign troops have had all their claims satisfied. (Page 111) – SN: 056058
1783/08/02 – Quebec -
Explaining certain claims of Colonel de Creuzbourg for wood, &c., refused after investigation. (Page 117) – SN: 056059
1783/08/03 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Abstract of subsistence money paid to the foreign troops. (Page 113) – SN: 056060
1783/08/04 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir Charles Gould
Captain Archibald McLean, in consequence of the finding of a Court Martial, has been dismissed. (Page 116) – SN: 056061
1783/08/05 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Has sent home samples, prices, &c., of Indian goods for a check on those furnished. His regret at the uncalled for attack by Mr. Knox on Sir John Johnson. (Page 114) – SN: 056062
1783/08/05 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Victualling transports arrived. (Page 118) – SN: 056063
1783/08/05 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Sending samples and report of examination of Indian presents with Lieutenant Houghton, who can give further explanations. (Page 134) – SN: 056064
1783/08/06 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Some of the foreign soldiers remaining in the Province. (Page 121) – SN: 056065
1783/08/06 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Copies of correspondence sent relative to message to Indians from the Congress, which Brigadier Maclean and Col. DePeyster refused to allow the messenger to deliver. General Steuben on his way to meet him (Haldimand). Will meet him at Sorel. Will come to no arrangement with Congress till he receives instructions. The persevering insolence and want of generosity of the Americans. (Page 122) – SN: 056066
1783/08/06 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
By Lieutenant Houghton, with despatches and samples of Indian presents. (Page 124) – SN: 056067
1783/08/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Has returned from Isle aux Noix. His refusal to discuss arrangements for evacuation of posts with General Steuben, or to allow him to make a tour of the Indian country, for reasons given. Sends list of passes to traders. The importance of having their goods withdrawn. The danger of selling the military stores, &c., to the Americans, arising from the hatred of the Indians to them. They would regard such a transaction as selling them (the Indians) to their enemies. The forwarding of rum, &c., for the Indian trade to Niagara. The efforts to secure pence between the Indians and Americans. (Page 125) – SN: 056068
1783/08/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Judgment rendered in the suit against Mr. Cochrane, agent for the remitters, and Messrs. Shaw and Fraser. The obstructions offered by Mr. Gordon, the new agent. (Page 130) – SN: 056069
1783/08/27 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Sending translations of Indian speeches. The intention of the Mohawks to settle on the north of Lake Ontario. Preparing for a settlement of loyalists at Cataraqui, Arrival of 700 from New York. Measures for relief, and surveys for their settlement in different parts of the Province. (Page 132) – SN: 056070
1783/10/14 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Reported arrival of the Bull Dog. Is anxious for dispatches. Indians have been kept well affected and at the same time anxious for peace with the United Sates. Are anxious to know the terms of the definitive treaty, and have formed a general confederation and are keeping a watchful eye on the conduct of the Americans on the frontiers. The conduct of the people of Montreal, instigated by Mr. Brassier, with respect to the priests and the Quebec Act. The sending circular letters to the captains of militia disapproved and circular recalled. The efforts of the old and new subjects to create dissatisfaction. Fears of some as to the want of power in the Council to pass laws, and that the Americans, from this cause, may endanger commerce. Doubts the policy of a House of Assembly. Preparations for the loyalists. Postcript respecting loyalists. (Page 135 and 142) – SN: 056071
1783/10/16 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Relative to the bills of exchange drawn by Lieutenant Governor Sinclair for Indian goods purchased contrary to orders. (See p. 39 to 43). (Page 140) – SN: 056072
1783/10/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Keppel
Respecting orders to allow Captain Shank to leave the Province. Owing to the necessity of his presence, being in charge of the naval stores, has detained him for this work. (Page 143) – SN: 056073
1783/10/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to Harley and Drummond
Sending copies of correspondence with Mr. Gordon, their agent, in reference to their affairs and suit against Mr. Cochrane. (Page 144) – SN: 056074
1783/10/22 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Introducing and recommending Captain Twiss, of the Engineers; asks that he should return to Canada to carry on the fortifications; if not, that an engineer officer of merit should be sent. Recommends him for a brevet majority. Sends plans with him. (Page 145) – SN: 056075
1783/10/23 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury (private)
Transmitting papers relative to the suit with Mr. Cochrane. Has authorised the deputy paymaster to draw for £100,000. (Page 155) – SN: 056076
1783/10/23 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord North (private)
Suggestions for building a citadel at Montreal in case of insurrection. Recommending Captain Twiss. 147 – SN: 056077
1783/10/24 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury (private)
The representations of the people of Vermont that they desire to be annexed to Canada. They are setting New York at defiance and settling down to line 45°. The settlements by New York dangerous to this Province. The bad effect of allowing settlements of Canadians, encouraged by the State of New York, to settle near the boundary, as these would form an asylum for the discontented. How Canada should be governed. The Quebec Act should remain, and alterations be made with prudence. The agitation for a Legislative Assembly. The motives of its advocates. (Page 149) – SN: 056078
1783/10/24 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Introducing Captain Twiss. (Page 157) – SN: 056079
1783/10/24 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Has drawn for Major Holland’s salary. (Page 158) – SN: 056080
1783/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Is pleased with the proposal to send out Commissioners to investigate the military and other accounts. (Page 159) – SN: 056081
1783/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
With abstract of warrants. (Page 161) – SN: 056082
1783/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Distribution of Royal Artillery. (Page 162) – SN: 056083
1783/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Introducing M. Deschambault and stating his services. (Page 154) – SN: 056084
1783/11/02 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Transmitting papers and reports concerning a suit against Messrs, Taylor and Forsyth, and the transactions of Colonel Johnson in the Indian Department. The credit of keeping the Six Nations faithful belongs to Colonel Butler not to Johnson. (Page 163) – SN: 056085
1783/11/02 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Claims for losses by invasion in the district of Quebec. Suggests how the claims should be settled. (Page 173) – SN: 056086
1783/11/04 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Introducing Mr. Cuyler, late major of Albany, a loyalist. (Page 165) – SN: 056087
1783/11/04 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Introducing and recommending Brigadier Maclean. The good disposition of the Indians. (Page 166) – SN: 056088
1783/11/05 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
That there is only one patent office granted not requiring residence, namely, that of Receiver General. (Page 167) – SN: 056089
1783/11/05 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
The collection of casual and territorial revenues. The accounts and over charges of the Deputy Receiver General, W. Grant. (Page 174) – SN: 056090
1783/11/05 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
With list of bills drawn. (Page 176) – SN: 056091
1783/11/06 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Proposed settlements of loyalists in different places; the advantages of such a population. Petitions for House of Assembly and the repeal of the Quebec Act, on the ground, among others, of the expected settlement of loyalists. Does not be live they wish these. Will have habeas corpus Act passed. (Page 168) – SN: 056092
1783/11/07 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
With abstracts and warrants of money drawn. (Page 177) – SN: 056093
1783/11/08 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Respecting the payment of salaries to Commissioners for executing the office of Chief Justice. (Page 171) – SN: 056094
1783/11/08 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Detachments of Royal Artillery embarked and to be embarked. (Page 179) – SN: 056095
1783/11/08 – Quebec – Haldimand to the War Office
Respecting command money at the upper posts and its non-payment. (Page 180) – SN: 056096
1783/11/08 – Quebec – Haldimand to the War Office
Respecting the pay of Captain Neil Maclean, late of the 84th. (Page 181) – SN: 056097
1783/11/09 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Introducing Captain LeMaistre. (Page 172) – SN: 056098
1783/11/09 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
With a list of bills drawn from the upper posts. (Page 178) – SN: 056099
1783/11/12 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Appointment of Colonel Hope to do the duty of Quarter Master General during Colonel Carleton’s absence in New York, and the appointment of Colonel Hope to the office. (Page 183) – SN: 056100
1783/11/12 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
The appointment of Mr. Fisher as surgeon at Quebec in room of Mr. Mabane resigned. (Page 185) – SN: 056101
1783/11/15 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Introducing and recommending Mr. Jessup. (Page 182) – SN: 056102
1783/11/17 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Plans of a loyalist settlement near Cataraqui forwarded. Loss of a vessel with Indian presents. (Page 184) – SN: 056103
1783/11/18 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Cannot disband the regiments as ordered till Quebec. spring. Has received orders for the peace establishment, Preparations for settling loyalists near Cataraqui. Sends list of provincial corps. Appointment of Mr. Davison to the Legislative Council Recommends Indian officers for consideration. (Page 186) – SN: 056104
1783/11/18 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
The protracted absence of Mr. Cuthbert, Legislative Councillor. Appointments recommended. (Page 190) – SN: 056105
1783/11/18 – Quebec – Haldimand to the War Office
Has intimated to the staff officers the reduction. Difficulty of carrying it out at the late season. (Page 194) – SN: 056106
1783/11/19 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
Recommends the claim of Sir John Johnson left without pay by the reduction. (Page 191) – SN: 056107
1783/11/19 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
Disappointment at not receiving Instructions. (Page 195) – SN: 056108
1783/11/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
His disappointment at receiving no instructions. (Page 192) – SN: 056109
1783/11/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to Adjutant General Fawcett
Acknowledges receipt of the sentence of a Court Martial, &c. (Page 198) – SN: 056110
1783/11/21 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
The difficulties that will be caused by the reduction in various departments, in consequence of the large quantities of stores. &c. His determination to economise. (Page 193) – SN: 056111
1783/11/21 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Sending return of the detachment of artillery sent by the Three Sisters. (Page 196) – SN: 056112
1783/11/21 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Navy Board
The delay of the Three Sisters; the dilatory conduct of the master, &c. (Page 197) – SN: 056113
1783/11/27 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord North
The state of affairs in the upper countries; the views of the Indians as to the obligations of the treaties; their confederation for the purposes of defence. The danger of an Indian war. The proper territory belonging to the Indians. His views of the little service Canada will be as a commercial country, and the uselessness of incurring expense to defend it. The frontier to the east of the St. Lawrence should be left unsettled for some time, and then by French Canadians, as an antidote to the restless New England population. . The danger of mischief by the settling of loyalists, who could not agree with the Americans. Will settle them on the St. Lawrence, towards the Ottawa, and on the Bay of Chaleurs. (Page 199) – SN: 056114
1784/01/08 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord North
Sir John Johnson’s services. The difficulty of making the reductions ordered on account of the season. What has been done to reduce staff expenses, &c. (Page 203) – SN: 056115
1784/01/15 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Respecting the salary of and fees claimed by Attorney General Monk. (Page 211) – SN: 056116
1784/03/04 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord North
Transmitting Ordinances to which his assent had been withheld. (Page 236) – SN: 056117
1784/04/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has received approval of’ his mode of drawing bills. The system of negotiating bills of exchange on credit. The liabilities of the agent for the remitters for bills drawn in 1781. (Page 206) – SN: 056118
1784/04/26 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord North
Is anxious to receive instructions as to the evacuation of the upper posts. Sends reports of the transactions between the Six Nations and General Schuyler, of the U. S. Has refused the visit of the French Ambassador. The humiliating effect and inconveniences of his interference with Indians. Arrival of a colonel in the American service with dispatches from Governor Clinton, of New York. Hopes that advices may reach before the colonel arrives at headquarters. Close of the Legislative Council, &c. (Page 208) – SN: 056119
1784/05/06 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Board of Trade
The expediency of not assembling the Legislative Council to repeal the Ordinance for preventing the exportation of wheat, &c., justified. The attempts to obtain tho repeal of the Quebec Act, assisted by a member of the Council. The beneficial results of the Act in preserving tranquillity, &c. (Page 220) – SN: 056120
1784/05/12 – Quebec – General Haldimand to North
The arrival of Col. Fish to treat for the evacuation of the posts. The public answer. Private statement. that Haldimand does not think it proper to give up these posts till the agreement ae to the loyalists has been carried out. The demands from New York for the delivery of posts on Lake Champlain not admissible, as the treaty is not with separate States, but with Congress, acting for all. The policy of Vermont. (Page 214) – SN: 056121
1784/06/15 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Messrs Harley and Drummond
Enclosing correspondence with their agent, Mr. Gordon. (Page 213) – SN: 056122
1784/06/20 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Respecting the transactions, securities, &c., of Messrs, Harley and Drummond, contractors for remitting money. (Page 218) – SN: 056123
1784/06/21 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Sending abstracts of warrants, &c. (Page 222) – SN: 056124
1784/06/28 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Respecting the pay of Major General Powell and Lieut. General Clarke. 217 – SN: 056125
1784/06/29 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Gratification at the approval of his conduct relative to the French priests; necessity of vigilance in this respect and the danger of giving effect to the petitions on the subject, The Ordinance for protection of personal liberty passed The tone of the protests in Council. Necessity of changes in the militia law, With reasons, and the declaration of martial law. The provisions of the commercial treaty with the United States. The propriety of a bounty on the export of lumber to the West Indies. The evacuation of the upper posts delayed, and the order to remove all military stores, &c., from them. The desire of Vermont to have close relations with Canada. The settlement of the claims of commissioners for executing the office of Chief Justice. Urges the sending out of commissioners to report on the public expenditure. The steps taken to settle the loyalists. (Page 237) – SN: 056126
1784/06/30 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Will avail himself of the leave of absence. Transmits documents for publication in answer to the charges made by M. du Calvet. (Page 244) – SN: 056127
1784/06/30 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Forwarding Attorney General Monk’s accounts for consideration. (Page 231) – SN: 056128
1784/06/30 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Acknowledging receipt of printed lists of the prices of commissions. (Page 223) – SN: 056129
1784/06/30 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Has communicated the order as to contingent men to the regiments under his command. (Page 226) – SN: 056130
1784/06/30 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Has communicated the orders relative to mustering the forces.. (Page 227) – SN: 056131
1784/06/30 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Acknowledging the confirmation of the promotions made by him. (Page 228) – SN: 056132
1784/07/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Acknowledging receipt of report as to securely confining officers charged with flagrant crimes. (Page 224) – SN: 056133
1784/07/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
The error in gazetting Captains Wiseman and Baird to brevet majorities has been explained to them. (Page 225) – SN: 056134
1784/07/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Respecting the delay in issuing command money for the upper posts. (Page 229) – SN: 056135
1784/07/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
That the order to victual the loyalists till 1st May, 1786, will be attended to. Has hired two vessels (besides the three victuallers arrived) to carry provisions for the loyalists in Nova Scotia, in consequence of the non-arrival of two vessels of the five which had sailed. (Page 232) – SN: 056136
1784/07/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Duke of Richmond
Has detained the Ordnance store ship Kitty to take Lieut. General Clarke, &c., to England. (Page 235) – SN: 056137
1784/07/02 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Has not yet been able to send returns of the army. (Page 230) – SN: 056138
1784/07/02 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has directed the Deputy Paymaster General to draw bills of exchange. (Page 234) – SN: 056139
1784/07/15 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Relative to the bills drawn by Lt. Governor Sinclair contrary to instructions and the proceedings thereupon. (Page 246) – SN: 056140
1784/07/16 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Arrival of Lt. Colonel Hull of the American service, in relation to the evacuation of the upper posts. No definite answer given. The action of Congress towards the loyalists; more moderate language respecting the Indians. Reports of loyalist settlement. The settlement of Mohawks between the head of Lakes Ontario, Erie and Huron. Arrival of Indian presents. (Page 248) – SN: 056141
1784/07/26 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The transactions of Mr. Grant, Deputy Receiver General; his claims with respect to the casual and territorial revenues; his suspension and appointment of Lt. Colonel Caldwell, &c. (Page 254) – SN: 056142
1784/07/26 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Intimating that he has drawn bills of exchange to defray expenses of civil government. (Page 257) – SN: 056143
1784/07/27 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
That he has drawn for £ 12,400 stg., on account of bills drawn by Lt. Governor Sinclair. (Page 258) – SN: 056144
1784/07/28 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Respecting the casual and territorial revenues and the transactions of Mr. Grant and other Deputy Receivers General. (Page 250) – SN: 056145
1784/07/29 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Treasury
That he has settled, in the meantime, the claims of Mr. Dunn, Acting Receiver General. (Page 259) – SN: 056146
1784/07/30 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Commissioners
For investigating the claims of loyalists. That he will give every assistance to carry out the object of their appointment. (Page 265) – SN: 056147
1784/07/31 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Sending abstracts of warrants. (Page 261) – SN: 056148
1784/08/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
That he has chartered the ship Caesar, as a transport, &c. (Page 262) – SN: 056149
1784/08/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Enclosing memorial, &c., in favour of Sir John Johnson. Additional supplies granted to the loyalists for reasons given. (Page 263) – SN: 056150
1784/08/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Despatches sent by Major General Powell, who is recommended. (Page 266) – SN: 056151
1784/08/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Navy Board
That the master of the Caesar, chartered as a transport, has refused to take charge of the provisions. Captain Hamilton, of the King’s Regiment, does so,.and will transfer those left over on arrival. (Page 272) – SN: 056152
1784/08/03 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Respecting exchanges in the 31st Regiment. (Page 267) – SN: 056153
1784/08/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Evan Nepean
Arrival of the Amelia with Indian presents, and tools, &c., for the use of the loyalists. (Page 268) – SN: 056154
1784/08/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to A. Davison
Relative to the arrival, &c., of the Amelia, with Indian presents, and tools, &c., for the loyalists. (Page 269) – SN: 056155
1784/08/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Has been obliged to delay sending lists of the officers of the loyalist corps. (Page 270) – SN: 056156
1784/08/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Enclosing memorial from Mr. Barr, hospital purveyor; recommends his claims and those of other reduced staff officers. (Page 271) – SN: 056157
1784/08/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Lt. Governor Sinclair’s accounts have not yet been investigated, owing to the state of his health. For the same reason, he has been allowed to go to England. (Page 273) – SN: 056158
1784/08/16 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Acknowledging receipt of treaties of peace. (Page 275) – SN: 056159
1784/08/31 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
That, at his own request, the name of Captain Twiss had been removed from the accounts of the Engineer Department; accounts of Mr. Day, Commissary General, will be carried home by himself; Mr. Craigie will take his place. (Page 276) – SN: 056160
1784/08/31 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Transmitting reports of stores issued to chartered transports. (Page 277) – SN: 056161
1784/09/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Recommending Ensign Hamilton for promotion. (Page 278) – SN: 056162
1784/09/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Despatches sent by Lord Belhaven. Madonna and another ship chartered to carry home reduced officers and men. (Page 279) – SN: 056163
1784/09/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Captain Brown, 31st, taking charge of the reduced men sent home by transport; sends with him despatches and returns, &c.; recommends men for Chelsea. (Page 280) – SN: 056164
1784/09/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Navy Board
That he has chartered vessels for the reduced troops and for provisions to Halifax. (Page 282) – SN: 056165
1784/09/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has not yet been able to reduce the Commissariat Department; soldiers can not supply themselves with provisions out of their pay; is not able to point out the best means of supplying provisions from Europe; the abundant crops in the Province of Quebec. (Page 283) – SN: 056166
1784/09/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Sending returns of officers and seamen employed in the provincial service, Has not reduced the vessels on Lakes Erie and Ontario so much as he intended, on account of the fur trade. (Page 285) – SN: 056167
1784/09/18 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Returns of troops sent. (Page 289) – SN: 056168
1784/09/18 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Sailing of transports with provisions for Quebec. Halifax, and with discharged soldiers and invalids, &c. (Page 290) – SN: 056169
1784/09/27 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Account of the steps taken with respect to the transactions of Colonel Johnson with Messrs. Taylor and Forsyth, the actions at law, &c, . The abuses in the Indian Departments (Page 308) – SN: 056170
1784/09/30 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Acknowledging receipt of definitive treaty of peace. (Page 291) – SN: 056171
1784/10/02 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Acknowledging instructions to be communicated. (Page 292) – SN: 056172
1784/10/02 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Is anxious for instructions previous to leaving, The fresh attacks of DuCalvet and the publication of protests, &c., by Lt. Governor Hamilton, prejudicial. Respecting tho evacuation of the upper posts and conference of commissioners of Congress with Indians. (Page 294) – SN: 056173
1784/10/03 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has issued warrants to pay tile commissioners for executing the office of Chief Justice, including Mr. Dunn, notwithstanding his unsettled balances as Receiver General. (Page 296) – SN: 056174
1784/10/03 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Acknowledging grants of land in Cape Breton to loyalists, Will send vessels with them. (Page 293) – SN: 056175
1784/10/04 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Giving his reasons for his want of confidence in the Attorney General. (Page 299) – SN: 056176
1784/10/04 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Respecting leave of absence to Lieutenant Wingrove, 34th. (Page 303) – SN: 056177
1784/10/04 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Respecting the additional bounty to sergeants. (Page 304) – SN: 056178
1784/10/05 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Recommending M. René Amable de Boucherville to succeed Mr. St. Luc la Corne as Legislative Councillor. (Page 298) – SN: 056179
1784/10/05 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Respecting promotions in times of peace. (Page 305) – SN: 056180
1784/10/05 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Warrants drawn for army expenditure. (Page 311) – SN: 056181
1784/10/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
With returns of troops, the frequent desertions on the frontiers, &c. (Page 287) – SN: 056182
1784/10/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Acknowledging receipt of regulations as to the price of commissions in the army. (Page 301) – SN: 056183
1784/10/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
Acknowledging circular respecting officers absent without leave, &c. (Page 302) – SN: 056184
1784/10/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the War Office
The arrangements for muster master in times of peace. (Page 306) – SN: 056185
1784/10/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Sending descriptive returns of officers of the provincial corps. (Page 313) – SN: 056186
1784/10/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Can obtain no information of F. E. Guigbord, asked for by the French Ambassador. (Page 314) – SN: 056187
1784/10/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Abstract of warrants sent. (Page 312) – SN: 056188
1784/10/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney
Introducing Sir John Johnson. (Page 315) – SN: 056189