B.058 – REGISTER OF LETTERS TO THE MINISTERS, 1784 to 1790

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1784/10/02 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

Calling attention to duCalvet’s second pamphlet, &c. Respecting the evacuation of the posts. (Page 1) – SN: 058001

1784/10/04 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

His reasons for want of confidence in the Attorney General. (Page 3) – SN: 058002

1784/10/05 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

Death of Councillor Luc La Corne; recommends Mr. Rene Amable de Boucherville as his successor. Recommends Comte du Prés for the next vacancy. (Page 6) – SN: 058003

1784/10/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

With descriptive returns of the officers of the Provincial Corps. (Page 7) – SN: 058004

1784/10/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

Can obtain no information of Guigbord. (Page 8) – SN: 058005

1784/10/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

Leave of absence to Sir John Johnson; he can give all information about Indian affairs. (Page 9) – SN: 058006

1784/10/11 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

Respecting ecclesiastical affairs, and the orders for the non-admission of priests from France. The question of the new Bishop; recommends M. Hubert, Vicar-General, the successor to the present. His qualifications. (Page ??) – SN: 058007

1784/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

The visit of the Marquis de Lafayette. The negotiations of Commissioners of Congress with the Indians. Differences with the Western Indians. (Page 14) – SN: 058008

1784/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

Enclosing copy of lease granted in 1762 for the Indian trade at the King’s posts, and recommending Alexander and George Davison to be the future lessees. (Page 17) – SN: 058009

1784/11/10 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sydney

Introducing Major Jessup. (Page 19) – SN: 058010

1785/02/01 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sydney

Suit brought by Pierre duCalvet. He (Haldimand) trusts that the law officers of the Crown may be instructed to defend it. (Page 43) – SN: 058011

1785/03/03 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sydney

Had given a full ration to the loyalists, before leaving Quebec. Recommending that it be continued till June 1786. (Page 45) – SN: 058012

1785/03/10 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sydney

Reiterating his recommendation that the lease of the King’s Posts be granted to Alexander and George Davison. Has no objection to Mr. Dunn and Mr. Baby receiving a share of the lease. (Page 47) – SN: 058013

1785/03/24 – Quebec – Haldimand to Wm. Knox

Grants On the Bay of Chaleurs should only be made to Mr. Shoolbred and Mr. Fiott, in accordance with the interests of the loyalist settlers, and so as not to encourage monopolies at the expense of the settlers. Surveys recommended to be considered by the Governor and Council of Quebec. (Page 49) – SN: 058014

1785/04/08 – London – Major Matthews to Evan Nepean

List of schoolmasters in Canada. Mr. Stuart, at Montreal, recommended to be appointed Rector at Cataraqui. (Page 53) – SN: 058015

1785/04/08 – London – General Haldimand to Evan Nepean

Requesting that Mr. Henry Callender be paid for his expenses in carrying despatches. (Page 73) – SN: 058016

1785/04/10 – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

That he has been sued for; £50,000 by the holders of the protested bills drawn by Governor Sinclair. The Crown ought to defend the suit. (Page 55) – SN: 058017

1785/04/12 – London – General Haldimand to Evan Nepean

The commissioned vessels should be continued on the Lakes, with positive orders as to tho transport of merchandise. The early supply of provisions for the loyalists. (Page 58) – SN: 058018

1785/04/15 – London – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

Asks that steps be taken to defend the suits brought against him by the holders of Lt.·Gov. Sinclair’s bills. (Page 61) – SN: 058019

1785/04/15 – London – General Haldimand to Evan Nepean (?)

Recommending that proposals of merchants be referred to the Governor and Council of Quebec.(Page 62) – SN: 058020

1785/04/26 – London – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

Applications for half pay, with remarks on the case and the claim of each applicant. (Page 63) – SN: 058021

1785/04/26 – London – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

Recommending payment of the claim of Mr. Van Alstine, for arrears of subsistence to himself and company of batteau men. (Page 68) – SN: 058022

1785/05/20 – London – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

Has been arrested at the suit of Mr. Cuthbert, for alleged damages; asks that Council be employed by the Crown to defend. (Page 69 and 81) – SN: 058023

1785/06/21 – London – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

The claims of the Indians for losses during the war. (Page 71) – SN: 058024

1785/08/01 – London – General Haldimand to Lord Sydney

Respecting the forwarding of papers to Quebec in reference to du Calvet’s suit. (Page 74) – SN: 058025

1786/03/08 – London – General Haldimand to Evan Nopean

Remarks on a representation as to the position and intrigues of ministers of religion in Canada. His disbelief of the charges. (Page 79) – SN: 058026

1790/05/05 – London – General Haldimand to Secretary Steele

Remarks on the application of Captain Shank, for half pay to himself and other naval officers. (Page 83) – SN: 058027

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