B.059 – LETTERS TO THE TREASURY, 1778-1785

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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

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