1778/07/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Sir Guy Carleton
Asking his opinion as to the propriety o discharging bills drawn by Lt. Governor Hamilton, Detroit, for £30,298 7s. 5.5d. (Page 1) – SN: 059001
1778/07/25 – Quebec – Sir Guy Carleton to General Haldimand
That he would have accepted bills drawn by Lt. Governor Hamilton , Detroit, had he remained in command, as he (Hamilton) had power to collect Indians and loyalists or the defence of the posts, &c. (Page 1) – SN: 059002
1778/07/26 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
That he has drawn bills for his salary, with statement of dates and amounts. (Page 3) – SN: 059003
1778/07/27 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Recommending Mr. Coffin for a gratuity on account of his losses, and stating his services. (Page 4) – SN: 059004
1778/07/28 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Investigation of the cash in the contractors hands. The necessity or specie being sent out. Remarks and correspondence respecting Lt. Governor Hamilton’s bills. Arrival of the “Howe”. Has not yet been able to investigate the accounts of Sir Thomas Mills. Leave of absence to Mr. Parkhurst. (Page 6) – SN: 059005
1778/09/28 – Sorel – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Acknowledging despatches. Bills from Michillimakinak and Detroit accepted. Purchase of house in Montreal for Governor and for storehouse, &c. Arrival of the “Union” with despatches, &c. (Page 9) – SN: 059006
1778/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With abstract o warrants and statement of liabilities, &c., or which requisitions have been made. (Page 12) – SN: 059007
1778/11/?? – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The propriety of sending out one-half of the flour required, the rest can be got in the Province. The victualling fleets ought to leave Britain during the last week of March or first of April; the second fleet about the middle of July. The troops must be well fed. (Page 13) – SN: 059008
1778/11/09 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With accounts. Has drawn on the Treasury. (Page 16) – SN: 059009
1778/11/21 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With abstract off warrants respecting the expenditure at the Upper Posts and the checks provided. Non-arrival of part of the provisions. (Page 18) – SN: 059010
1779/06/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Death of David Alves, Landing Waiter. Charles Nicols appointed to succeed. (Page 20) – SN: 059011
1779/06/07 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The great expenses at the upper posts has been obliged to make fresh requisitions or cash. The deficiency of provisions is preventing a proper defence being prepared for. The carelessness of the contractor’s agent in not securing a supply of wheat. (Page 21) – SN: 059012
1779/06/08 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Transmitting the Receiver General’s account current. Bills of exchange drawn. (Page 25) – SN: 059013
1779/06/18 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Death of Captain Foy. Despatch for Lord North. (Page 26) – SN: 059014
1779/09/11 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Commending the zeal and ability of Captain Judge of the British Queen. (Page 27) – SN: 059015
1779/09/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
That all artificers serving in Canada were discharged, and either returned to England, or their wages were paid in full. All payments to their wifes or attorneys are, therefore, to be stopped. (Page 28) – SN: 059016
1779/09/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Respecting the Treasury Brigs; their victualling and accounts. (Page 30) – SN: 059017
1779/09/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Arrival of specie. The state of the cash. (Page 32) – SN: 059018
1779/09/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Off reckonings to be issued to Lt.-Colonel Maclean, Royal Highland Emigrants, as ordered. (Page 33) – SN: 059019
1779/09/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Will examine the claims of John Burke, late Clerk of the Courts, Montreal. (Page 34) – SN: 059020
1779/09/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With abstract of warrants; the enormous expense at the upper posts. (Page 35) – SN: 059021
1779/09/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Details of the necessities of the Province to have provisions laid in beforehand, if the war is to be prosecuted effectively; the supply to the upper posts, &c. (Page 36) – SN: 059022
1779/09/18 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The quantity of flour and salt provisions available. Will send fuller details by last ship. (Page 42) – SN: 059023
1779/10/04 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The relief afforded by the provisions sent and ordered. Arrival of the victualling fleet at Bic. (Page 44) – SN: 059024
1779/10/20 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
List of artificers engaged. When their pay ceased. (Page 46) – SN: 059025
1779/10/22 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Report on the claim for damages of the master of the General Thomas. (Page 47) – SN: 059026
1779/10/23 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Owing to the uncertainty of vessels, has drawn for expenses of civil government till the 31st. Has drawn also for other expenditures. (Page 49) – SN: 059027
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Mr. Cochrane to succeed Messrs. Drummond & Jordan as remitter’s agents, bringing specie with him. The state of provisions. The loss of three victuallers, and the consumption of the families of the Five Nations, &c. (Page 51) – SN: 059028
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The effect of the arrival of specie in producing a favourable exchange. Explanation of the apparent unexpended balance. The change in the manner of keeping Government cash. The excess in the consumption of flour arises from the feeding of Indians. The reason for the balance of cash being larger than imagined. (Page 53) – SN: 059029
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Respecting the payment to contractors of the flour in excess of the quantity contracted for. (Page 59) – SN: 059030
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has drawn to settle for the account of Messrs. Mure, Son & Atkinson for the armed vessels. (Page 60) – SN: 059031
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Thanks for confirming the appointment of Mr. Nichols and Major Holland. (Page 61) – SN: 059032
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has given warrants to clear the 1st Batt., Royal Highland Regiment, to 24th December, 1778. (Page 62) – SN: 059033
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Respecting the claims for losses, and recommending that they be left quiet. The claims of Mr. Grant and Mr. Coffin. (Page 63) – SN: 059034
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Advising that a house applied for be not let by the Government. (Page 65) – SN: 059035
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The proposal to issue bills of exchange partly on credit. (Page 67) – SN: 059036
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Respecting the arrears of pay to Mr. Livius, Chief Justice. (Page 68) – SN: 059037
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
That the salary of Mr. Owens, one of the Judges, shall be paid for the first year, which was not paid. (Page 69) – SN: 059038
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Transmitting report on the claim of Messrs. Wallace & Co., for detention of ship Dublin. (Page 70) – SN: 059039
1780/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Transmitting abstract of warrants. (Page 71) – SN: 059040
1780/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Employment of the armed vessels, after the accounts had been examined and settled. (Page 72) – SN: 059041
1780/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Settlement of claim by the contractors for dour supplied over the quantity contracted for. (Page 74) – SN: 059042
1780/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With accounts. Bills of exchange drawn for civil government. (Page 75) – SN: 059043
1780/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Conditional leave of absence to Mr. Dunn. (Page 76) – SN: 059044
1780/11/20 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The amount of bills drawn from the upper posts. The state of the accounts. (Page 77) – SN: 059045
1780/11/21 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has drawn for the price of the Seigniory of Sorel. (Page 79) – SN: 059046
1780/11/21 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With abstract of warrants. (Page 80) – SN: 059047
1780/11/28 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The difficulty of obtaining money on bills of exchange except by giving credit. This must either be done or specie remitted. (Page 81) – SN: 059048
1781/06/12 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Harley & Drummond have ordered the stoppage of credit on bills of exchange. The impossibility of getting money without giving credit, has compelled him to sanction it. His risk and desire to be relieved from the responsibility. (Page 83) – SN: 059049
1781/07/07 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has been obliged to make a requisition for £300,000.(Page 86) – SN: 059050
1781/07/08 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has granted a warrant for the salary of Captain Mathew Johnson, Lt.-Governor of the Illinois. (Page 87) – SN: 059051
1781/07/08 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has drawn for expenses of Civil Government. Account current sent. (Page 88) – SN: 059052
1781/10/18 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Arrival of provisions advised. The £50,000 specie appropriated to the service at Halifax. The inconvenience of not having a supply. (Page 89) – SN: 059053
1781/10/20 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Accounts, report and other documents relative to the claim of Messrs. Mure, Son and Atkisonn for their five armed vessels. (Page 91) – SN: 059054
1781/10/21 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
His exertions to keep down the enormous expenses at the Upper Posts. The necessity of securing the friendship of the Indians by presents, by which alone the safety of the posts and the trade can be secured. (Page 92) – SN: 059055
1781/10/23 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With abstracts of Warrants for army expenditure. (Page 95) – SN: 059056
1781/11/19 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Urging that steps should be taken by sending out specie or otherwise, to relieve him from the responsibility of raising money by credit. (Page 96) – SN: 059057
1782/07/07 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Entering into details of the causes of the immense expenditures; the reasons for authorising the sale of bills of exchange on credit, &c. (Page 98) – SN: 059058
1782/07/17 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The state of the Military chest, with details. (Page 106) – SN: 059059
1782/10/20 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Sir John Johnson has been settled with for off reckonings of his two battalions. (Page 112) – SN: 059060
1782/10/21 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Respecting sums allowed in the accounts of the Receiver-General and Mr. Dunn.(Page 113) – SN: 059061
1782/10/21 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Advice of requisitions for money. (Page 119) – SN: 059062
1782/10/22 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has received advice of remittances, which have arrived. An entire stop has been put to giving bills of exchange on credit. (Page 114) – SN: 059063
1782/10/23 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
That the pay due to the deceased Lieutenant Curling has been settled. (Page 115) – SN: 059064
1782/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Instructions received as to the disposal of money received by the Collector of Customs, &c. (Page 116) – SN: 059065
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Acknowledging advice as to contract for provisions. (Page 117) – SN: 059066
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
That instructions as to the purchase of Indian presents will be observed. (Page 118) – SN: 059067
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Transmitting returns of the revenues of Canada. with reports. (Page 120) – SN: 059068
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Reports on the collection of Provincial duties, and on Deputy Receiver General’s accounts. (Page 122) – SN: 059069
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Transmitting the complaint of Major Holland as to non-payment of salary for the year 1766. (Page 123) – SN: 059070
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
That Mr. Cochrane has given in a statement of interest on bills of exchange. (Page 124) – SN: 059071
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Sending abstract of warrants. (Page 125) – SN: 059072
1782/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With list of bills from the Upper Posts. Has refused to accept bills drawn by Lt.-Governor Sinclair; will have the claims investigated. (Page 126) – SN: 059073
1782/11/07 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Statement as to the bills drawn by Lt.·Governor Sinclair; orders to enforce economy; regulations laid down and reasons for refusing to accept these bills. (Page 127) – SN: 059074
1783/05/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
An account of the steps taken to recover amounts due on bills of exchange granted in 1781. Mr. Cochrane’s course; the opinion of Council transmitted. (Page 132) – SN: 059075
1783/06/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The proceedings with respect to bills of exchange and Mr. Cochrane’s transactions. The glut of merchandise and state of trade. (Page 138) – SN: 059076
1783/06/12 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The, accounts of the Receiver General’s Department. The casual and territorial revenues. Claims of Mr. Grant. Collection of Customs’ duties. (Page 141) – SN: 059077
1783/06/20 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Transmitting reports on the public accounts of the Province. (Page 146) – SN: 059078
1783/06/21 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Correspondence with Mr. Gordon. The expiration of the contract for transmitting money. The responsibility for Mr. Cochrane’s transactions. (Page 147) – SN: 059079
1783/06/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Transmitting warrants for the Army expenditure. (Page 148) – SN: 059080
1783/06/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Advice of bills drawn for expenses of civil government. (Page 149) – SN: 059081
1783/06/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Respecting bonds for bills not advised. (Page 150) – SN: 059082
1783/06/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Advice of bills drawn in favour of General de Riedesel. (Page 151) – SN: 059083
1783/07/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Explanation of reason for drawing bill in favour of General de Riedesel. (Page 152) – SN: 059084
1783/07/26 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The conduct of Mr. Gordon, agent to the remitters. Remarks on supply of money. (Page 154) – SN: 059085
1783/08/03 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Abstracts of accounts of the German troops transmitted. (Page 156) – SN: 059086
1783/08/05 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Arrival of fleet with provisions. (Page 157) – SN: 059087
1783/08/05 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Sending reports on Indian goods with samples. (Page 158) – SN: 059088
1783/08/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The proceedings against Mr. Cochrane and Messrs. Shaw and Fraser. The zeal of Mr. Gordon for his employers throws difficulties in the way of Government. (Page 159) – SN: 059089
1783/10/16 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Memorials &c., respecting the bills drawn by Lt. Governor Sinclair, Michillimakinak. (Page 161) – SN: 059090
1783/10/22 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The legal proceedings against Mr.Cochrane. Has been obliged to draw bills on the Paymaster General. (Page 163) – SN: 059091
1783/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Recommending Captain Twiss and referring to him for information on money matters. (Page 165) – SN: 059092
1783/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has drawn for unpaid salary to Major Holland. (Page 166) – SN: 059093
1783/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Approves of the appointment of a commission to examine Army Accounts. The commissioners should be sent from Britain, as it would be difficult to get men in Canada not more or less interested. (Page 167) – SN: 059094
1783/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With abstract of Warrants for army expenses. (Page 169) – SN: 059095
1783/11/02 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Recommending payment to those who sustained losses while defending the Province during the rebel invasion of 1775 and 1776. (Page 170) – SN: 059096
1783/11/05 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With copy of report of commissioners on the accounts of civil government. Had ordered the money for the casual and territorial revenues to be ready. Calling attention to the necessity for settling as to the justice of the claims of Grant, the Deputy Receiver General; the collections of Customs’ duties, &c. (Page 172) – SN: 059097
1783/11/05 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has drawn for expenses of civil government. (Page 175) – SN: 059098
1783/11/07 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With abstract of warrants for army expenditure. (Page 176) – SN: 059099
1783/11/09 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With list of bills drawn by Lieutenant-Governors and Commanding Officers of the upper posts. (Page 177) – SN: 059100
1783/11/19 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
His disappointment at not receiving instructions. (Page 178) – SN: 059101
1784/01/15 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Relative to the claims of Mr. Monk, Attorney-General, for additional fees for Crown business in the Courts. (Page 181) – SN: 059102
1784/04/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Had authorized bills to be drawn on the Pay Office for money to carry on the service. Reminds the Treasury of his correspondence as to granting bills of exchange on credit and the want of immediate instructions. His orders to collect the debts due on the transactions of 1781. (Page 179) – SN: 059103
1784/06/20 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Mr. Gordon has received a pass to go by New York. Report that the security of Messrs. Harley & Drummond has been given up. The suits against Mr. Cochrane thrown on him (Haldimand) but he only carried out instructions. 183 – SN: 059104
1784/06/21 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With abstract of warrants for army expenditure. (Page 185) – SN: 059105
1784/06/21 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Enclosing the Attorney-General’s account for business done in the Court of King’s Bench. (Page 186) – SN: 059106
1784/07/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Instructions received for victualling the refugee loyalists. The surplus flour and pork in store is being forwarded to Halifax according to instructions. (Page 187) – SN: 059107
1784/07/02 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Notifying bills drawn for army expenditure. (Page 189) – SN: 059108
1784/07/15 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Respecting the claims of the holders of the bills drawn by Lieutenant-Governor Sinclair at Michillimakinak, Their threat to hold him personally liable. (Page 190) – SN: 059109
1784/07/26 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The claims of Deputy-Receiver General Grant disallowed. His refusal to account; the want of security. Lieutenant-Colonel Caldwell appointed. Leave of absence to Mr. Grant to have his accounts settled with the Treasury. Has drawn for civil expenditure. (Page 193) – SN: 059110
1784/07/26 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Advice of bills drawn for civil expenditure. (Page 197) – SN: 059111
1784/07/27 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has drawn on the Paymaster General to meet bills drawn by Lt.-Governor Sinclair. (Page 198) – SN: 059112
1784/07/29 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Relative to the claim of Thomas Dunn. Has left the balance in dispute in his hands till the final decision of tho Treasury is known. (Page 199) – SN: 059113
1784/07/31 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With abstract of warrants for army expenditure. (Page 201) – SN: 059114
1784/08/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has chartered the “Caesar” to carry home reduced officers and discharged troops. Has given bill of exchange to General Powell to be handed to the master on arrival. (Page 202) – SN: 059115
1784/08/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
In consequence of representations has increased the rations to refugee loyalists, till a decision is received. (Page 203) – SN: 059116
1784/08/31 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
The name of Captain Twiss removed from the public accounts. Vouchers from public accounts to be sent home. Mr. Day, Commissary, goes home with accounts; Mr. Craigie succeeds him. (Page 205) – SN: 059117
1784/08/31 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Stores issued to the transports taken up for the reduced officers and soldiers. Receipts forwarded. (Page 206) – SN: 059118
1784/09/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has not yet been able to reduce the expenses of the Commissariat Department. The soldiers cannot supply themselves with food out of their pay as in Britain. Provisions must be sent out. Quebec will be able to furnish a large quantity of flour. (Page 207) – SN: 059119
1784/09/01 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Returns sent of the expense of the Provincial Marine. The propriety of encouraging the fur trade has prevented further reductions; as also the necessity of transporting loyalists to the Bay of Chaleurs, &c. (Page 209) – SN: 059120
1784/09/27 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Relative to the appeal of Messrs. Taylor and Forsyth, and their transactions with Colonel Johnson. (Page 213) – SN: 059121
1784/10/03 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Warrants to pay the Commissioners for executing the office of Chief Justice. Has issued the allowance to Mr. Dunn as well as the rest, as he goes to England to settle his accounts. (Page 211) – SN: 059122
1784/10/05 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Has drawn bills for the army expenditure, (Page 216) – SN: 059123
1784/10/06 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With abstracts of warrants for army expenditure. (Page 217) – SN: 059124
1784/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Committee appointed. to examine the public accounts of the civil departments. The survey of loyalist lands has swelled the expense, and the revenue has suffered by the non-importation of rum and molasses. (Page 218) – SN: 059125
1784/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With abstract of warrants. (Page 219) – SN: 059126
1784/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
That Mr. Dunn cannot go to England with his accounts till next June. The sums for which he is accountable. Captain Schanks and Mr. Robinson will account for the naval stores. (Page 220) – SN: 059127
1784/11/03 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Sending report of a committee for examining accounts of the casual and territorial revenues at Detroit. Claims on these revenues by Lt. Governor Hamilton, Major Lernoult and Col. DePeyster not admitted. (Page 222) – SN: 059128
1784/11/11 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
With abstract of warrants. (Page 223) – SN: 059129
1785/02/17 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Transmitting application of Messrs. Strahan and Ellice to be heard in relation to bills drawn by Lt. Governor Sinclair. (Page 224) – SN: 059130
1785/02/26 – Quebec – General Haldimand to the Treasury
Recommending payment of one of the protested bills drawn by Lt. Governor Sinclair, the order having been given prior to his (Haldimand’s) instructions prohibiting such a purchase. (Page 225) – SN: 059131