1778/07/21 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Sandwich
Recommending for promotion Mr Chambers, who succeeds Captain Graves in the Lake service. Calling attention also to the claims of Lieutenant Schanks and midshipmen for consideration. (Page 110) – SN: 060001
1778/07/21 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Sending returns of troops. Captain Foy appointed Barrack Master General. Remains of regiments draughted into others. Embarkation of supernumerary. Officers, &c. Rebel prisoners for New York. Men fit for garrison duty kept for at work. Invalids to be sent at home. Clothing for Burgoyne’s troops. – SN: 060002
1778/07/29 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Inquiry respecting his commission as General in America. (Page 6) – SN: 060003
1778/07/30 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
That two deserters have been sent home for service in Africa. (Page 7) – SN: 060004
1778/09/17 – Sorel – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Captains Nairne and Hughes appointed to the temporary rank of Major. Returns of German troops not sent. Apothecary Caldwell allowed to go home for his health, as also Captain Watts, and Lieutenant Young. (Page 7) – SN: 060005
1778/09/25 – Sorel – General Haldimand to Mr Stephen’s, Admiralty
Warrants received for issuing letters of marque. (Page 112) – SN: 060006
1778/10/01 – Sorel – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Recommending Captain Watts and stating his services. (Page 10) – SN: 060007
1778/10/01 – Sorel – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Recommending Ensign Sutton, wounded at Tyconderoga. (Page 11) – SN: 060008
1778/10/25 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Barrington
With returns of troops. Embarkation of detachment of the 8th (or King’s), and also deserters and invalids. (Page 12) – SN: 060009
1778/10/29 – Quebec – General Haldimand to George Cherry, Victuallers’ Agent
Returns received of victuallers. Loss of several. (Page 133) – SN: 060010
1778/11/21 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Barrington
With returns. Anthony Morrin appointed ensign; his father’s services. (Page 13) – SN: 060011
1778/11/24 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Barrington
A discharged man and invalids sent on board of “Sorel” to assist in navigating her to England. (Page 15) – SN: 060012
1779/06/07 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Sending triplicates of despatches. Invalids put on board the “Retriever” to assist in defending her. (Page 15) – SN: 060013
1779/06/18 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Barrington
Leave to Major Nesbitt. (Page 16) – SN: 060014
1779/06/18 – Quebec – Haldimand to Townshend
Concerning the building of a Citadel at Quebec, the plans of Captain Holland, &c. (Page 84) – SN: 060015
1779/06/18 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Sandwich
Urgently requesting a naval force to put a stop to rebel privateering in the Gulph. The capture of vessels by these crafts. (Page 112) – SN: 060016
1779/09/10 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Respecting Ensign Davis’ promotion. (Page 16) – SN: 060017
1779/09/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
With quadruplicates of despatches. (Page 17) – SN: 060018
1779/09/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Despatches received. Levy money allowed to Lt. Colonel Maclean.(Page 18) – SN: 060019
1779/09/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Asking as to the arrangement for supernumerary officers of the 84th. (Page 18) – SN: 060020
1779/09/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Townshend
The heavy field train of artillery sent home. Lt. Colonel McBean’s abilities. Captain Marr’s age renders it necessary to resign. Captain Twiss succeeds as Chief Engineer. Respecting a corps of artificers. (Page 87) – SN: 060021
1779/09/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Mr. Stephens, Admiralty
Warrants, &c., received for issuing letters of marque. (Page 115) – SN: 060022
1779/09/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to P. Gordon, Transport agent
The shameful conduct of masters of transports. Volunteers engaged for Lake service. (Page 130) – SN: 060023
1779/09/13 – Quebec – General Haldimand to R. Cumberland
Mr. Powell has delivered letter and has gone to Montreal to practice. Regarding public library. (Page 152) – SN: 060024
1779/09/15 – Quebec – General Haldimand to General Burgoyne
The extravagant claims of those serving under him (Burgoyne) shall be investigated. (Page 152) – SN: 060025
1779/09/18 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Returns sent. Invalids embarked as marines in the Brillant. Arrangements as to vacant ensigncies. (Page 19) – SN: 060026
1779/09/18 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Arrival of goods. Respecting the promotion of Captain Gamble. (Page 21) – SN: 060027
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Respecting the inconvenience to officers drawing their pay at home, whose draughts have not been honoured. (Page 22) – SN: 060028
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Relative to supernumerary officers in the 84 th. (Page 23) – SN: 060029
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Invalids embarked; some retained who may be of service. (Page 24) – SN: 060030
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Death of Mr. Rumsey, Ordnance Storekeeper; Mr. Chandler takes temporary charge. Mr. Durnford recommended for promotion. (Page 89) – SN: 060031
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Lieutenant Glennie cannot be sent to England as he is under arrest. Want of engineer officers, and of draughtsman. Lieutenant Slack goes to England; will explain plans; want of artificers, &c. Miners asked for, to work on Cape Diamond. (Page 90) – SN: 060032
1779/10/24 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Mr. Stephens, Admiralty
Leave given to all naval officers on the Lakes to return to sea, except Schanks and Chambers. Recommends these two for promotion. (Page 115) – SN: 060033
1779/11/01 – Quebec – Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
With returns, &c. (Page 25) – SN: 060034
1780/10/10 – Quebec – Haldimand to Brigadier Clarke
Acknowledging advice of the appointment of Major Holland as Deputy Muster Master General of the German troops. (Page 155) – SN: 060035
1780/10/24 – Quebec – Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
With returns. Invalids embarked, &c. (Page 26) – SN: 060036
1780/10/24 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Lieut. Glennie guilty of insubordination. His abilities as an engineer recommend him for employment. (Page 93) – SN: 060037
1780/10/24 – Quebec – Haldimand the Commissioners of the Navy
The sailing of the victuallers. (Page 119) – SN: 060038
1780/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Secretary at War
Has received instructions for payment of officers of departments. (Page 27) – SN: 060039
1780/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Secretary at War
Acknowledging despatches respecting promotions, &c. (Page 28) – SN: 060040
1780/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Secretary at War
Acknowledging despatches. (Page 29) – SN: 060041
1780/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Will do the best possible with the loyalists in place of the corps of artificers wanted for the Citadel. Arrival of Engineer officers. The disappointment at the non arrival of Engineer stores. Defensive works at Quebec. Plans not sent for fear of capture. More ordnance wanted for the additional works. Respecting officers named. (Page 94) – SN: 060042
1780/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Sandwich
Thanks for the promotion of Captains Chambers and Schanks. Asking for a vessel to be used as a prison ship, and that ordnance stores be sent by two armed vessels in March. Suggestions as to the convoy. (Page 116) – SN: 060043
1780/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to Mr. Stephens, Admiralty
Promotion of Captains Chambers and Schanks. (Page 118) – SN: 060044
1780/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Commissioners of the Navy
Sending timber by the transports. Mr. Coleman’s services. (Page 119) – SN: 060045
1780/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Amherst
That he has transmitted Army returns to the Secretary at War. The insubordination of Lieutenant Glennie; he should be employed elsewhere. The need of reinforcing the posts. Difficulties caused by the non arrival of ordnance stores. The want of intelligent officers to act as Engineers. Asks for two Engineer officers. (Page 147) – SN: 060046
1780/11/29 – Quebec – Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
The 1st Batt. of Sir John Johnson’s regiment completed. (Page 30) – SN: 060047
1780/11/30 – Quebec – Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Sending returns. (Page 30) – SN: 060048
1781/06/14 – Quebec – Haldimand to William Pollock
His appointment as clerk of the Crown. (Page 144) – SN: 060049
1781/07/07 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Want of tools; plans forbidden to be sent to Britain. The progress of the works at Quebec. Want of an experienced Engineer. Respecting officers. (Page 97) – SN: 060050
1781/07/08 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Secretary at War
Will send army returns by the convoy. Sends those of Sir John Johnson’s first battalion. (Page 30) – SN: 060051
1781/10/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Has given warrants for the subsistence of the 84th, the agents having protested the paymaster’s bills. (Page 31) – SN: 060052
1781/10/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to Mr. Stephens, Admiralty
Instructions received for letters of marque, &c. (Page 120) – SN: 060053
1781/10/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Lords of Trade and Plantations
Transmitting Minutes of Council. The Ordinance fixing the price of wheat. The wisdom of laws against forestallers, &c., in the Province, with reasons given. The Ordinance as to fees in Courts of Justice. (Page 133) – SN: 060054
1781/10/22 – Quebec – Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
The promotions made by Sir H. Clinton in tho 44th have not been disturbed. Regiments put on the establishment; list of preferments, &c. (Page 32) – SN: 060055
1781/10/22 – Quebec – Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Survey of the clothing of the Convention Army and its disposal. (Page 33) – SN: 060056
1781/10/22 – Quebec – Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
The Town Major of Quebec and Barrack Master of St. John’s have not been paid; the date of the appointments. (Page 34) – SN: 060057
1781/10/22 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Arrival of Ordnance stores. Artificers not yet arrived. The progress of the work. The movements of officers, &c. (Page 98) – SN: 060058
1781/10/23 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Recommendation of Mr. Gill, Surgeon of Artillery. (Page 100) – SN: 060059
1781/10/23 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Lords of Trade and Plantations
Acknowledging advice of their appointment. (Page 139) – SN: 060060
1781/10/23 – Quebec – Haldimand to William Pollock
The commission as Clerk of the Crown ordered. The small income and fees. (Page 144) – SN: 060061
1781/10/24 – Quebec – Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
With returns. (Page 35) – SN: 060062
1781/11/18 – Quebec – Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Respecting the accounts of the 84th. (Page 35) – SN: 060063
1781/11/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Recommending the officers of Butler’s Rangers to half pay. (Page 36) – SN: 060064
1781/11/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
The distribution of clothing for the Convention Army. (Page 36) – SN: 060065
1781/11/22 – Quebec – Haldimand to Charles Jenkinson
Respecting promotions. (Page 37) – SN: 060066
1781/11/23 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Has put despatches by the “London” in charge of Sergeant Patterson to prevent them falling into the hands of the enemy. The reports as to Cornwallis. Mr. Hunter appointed to the Artillery, &c. (Page 101) – SN: 060067
1782/07/04 – Quebec – Haldimand to William Pollock
Acknowledging receipt of Lord Shelburne’s despatches. (Page 146) – SN: 060068
1782/07/17 – Quebec – Haldimand to Thomas Townshend
Acknowledging receipt of despatches on sundry subjects. (Page 38) – SN: 060069
1782/07/17 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Secretary at War
Reasons for prohibiting officers of the staff from taking command at posts at which they were temporarily engaged. (Page 39) – SN: 060070
1782/07/17 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Duke of Richmond
Arrival of miners, ordnance stores, &c. (Page 102) – SN: 060071
1782/07/17 – Quebec – Haldimand to William Pollock
That the allowance of £200 a year, enjoyed by his predecessor, is to be continued to him. (Page 146) – SN: 060072
1782/08/16 – Quebec – Haldimand to Thomas Townshend
The reduced 44th; the detachment of the 47th draughted into the 8th. The officers of the 84th. (Page 42) – SN: 060073
1782/08/16 – Quebec – Haldimand to Thomas Townshend
Post at Carleton Island, and reduced post at Oswegatchie, with consequent arrangements. (Page 43) – SN: 060074
1782/08/16 – Quebec – Haldimand to Thomas Townshend
With returns. (Page 44) – SN: 060075
1782/08/16 – Quebec – Haldimand to Thomas Townshend
Proposed change of system as to vacant ensigncies. (Page 44) – SN: 060076
1782/10/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Referring the finding of court-martial on Captain Archibald Maclean, 84th, for decision. (Page 45) – SN: 060077
1782/10/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Paymaster General
Acknowledging the appointment of Mr. Winslow, as deputy paymaster; the delay in his arrival, but be has been at work since spring. (Page 154) – SN: 060078
1782/10/22 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Keppel
Asking for armed vessels to protect the fisheries. (Page 121) – SN: 060079
1782/10/24 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Recommending Mrs. McAlpin for consideration, on the ground of her late husband’s services and losses. (Page 46) – SN: 060080
1782/10/24 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Recommending Captain McKinnon. (Page 47) – SN: 060081
1782/10/24 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Keppel
Asking that the “Canceaux” be dismantled and used as a prison or hospital ship. (Page 122) – SN: 060082
1782/10/24 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Keppel
Urging the promotion of Captains Chambers and Schanks to be post captains. (Page 123) – SN: 060083
1782/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
The mode of paying the local and provincial staff. (Page 49) – SN: 060084
1782/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
The 47th draughted into the 8th. . Embarkations, &c. (Page 50) – SN: 060085
1782/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
With returns. (Page 51) – SN: 060086
1782/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to John Marsh, Victuallers’ Agent
Returns received of victualling transports, &c. (Page 132) – SN: 060087
1782/11/11 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Commissioners of the Navy
The “Maria” discharged from the service as a transport. (Page 125) – SN: 060088
1782/11/13 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Commissioners of the Navy
With accounts of stores landed from the Amazon. (Page 125) – SN: 060089
1783/06/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Keppel
Strongly recommending Captain Chambers. (Page 126) – SN: 060090
1783/07/30 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord of Trade and Plantations
Enclosing proceedings of Council with remarks. The lease of the St. Maurice Forges to Conrad Gugy.(Page 139) – SN: 060091
1783/08/03 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
With returns. (Page 51) – SN: 060092
1783/08/04 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir Charles Gould
The dismissal of Captain Archibald McLean, 84th , in accordance with the sentence of the court-martial. (Page 155) – SN: 060093
1783/10/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Keppel
That owing to the naval stores being scattered over the Province, Captain Shanks must be detained. (Page 127) – SN: 060094
1783/10/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to Harley and Drummond
Sending copies of papers relative to the course taken by their agent, Mr. Gordon, in the Cochrane affair. (Page 156) – SN: 060095
1783/10/22 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Captain Twiss carrying despatches, &c. His services; his promotion recommended. (Page 103) – SN: 060096
1783/10/25 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Distribution of Royal Artillery. (Page 105) – SN: 060097
1783/11/08 – Quebec – Haldimand to Colonel Fitzpatrick
With returns. Respecting command money. (Page 52) – SN: 060098
1783/11/08 – Quebec – Haldimand to Colonel Fitzpatrick
Acknowledging instructions as to Captain McLean’s purchase money. (Page 53) – SN: 060099
1783/11/08 – Quebec – Haldimand to Colonel Fitzpatrick
With returns. (Page 54) – SN: 060100
1783/11/08 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Embarkation of artillery. (Page 106) – SN: 060101
1783/11/09 – Quebec – Haldimand to Colonel Fitzpatrick
With return of artillery embarked. (Page 55) – SN: 060102
1783/11/18 – Quebec – Haldimand to Colonel Fitzpatrick
Concerning the reduction of the staff and army; owing to the late arrival of advice, the latter cannot be carried out this season. (Page 55) – SN: 060103
1783/11/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to Colonel Fitzpatrick
With returns. (two letters). (Page 56) – SN: 060104
1783/11/20 – Quebec – Haldimand to General Fawcett
Acknowledging receipt of sentence of Court Martial on Lt.Colonel Cockburn. Returning letters for German troops. Congratulations on being appointed Adjutant-General. (Page 150) – SN: 060105
1783/11/21 – Quebec – Haldimand to Lord Townshend
Embarkation of Artillery. (Page 106) – SN: 060106
1783/11/21 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Commissioners of the Navy
The detention of the “Three Sisters”. The conduct of the Master in delaying repairs, &c. (Page 127) – SN: 060107
1784/05/06 – Quebec – Haldimand to the Lords of Trade and Plantations
The advantage of not having repealed the Ordinance to prevent the exportation of wheat. The underhand encouragement given by Legislative Councillors to the demand for the repeal of the Quebec Act. The address of the Council against a change. The benefits of the Act. (Page 141) – SN: 060108
1784/06/28 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Difference of pay made up to Major General Powell and Lt. General Clarke. (Page 57) – SN: 060109
1784/06/30 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Acknowledging duplicate despatches. (Page 58) – SN: 060110
1784/06/30 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Has communicated regulations as to Contingent men in the Infantry. (Page 59) – SN: 060111
1784/06/30 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Respecting promotions. (Page 60) – SN: 060112
1784/07/01 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
The Brevet Majority of Captains Wiseman and Baird. (Page 61) – SN: 060113
1784/07/01 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Relative to the delays in paying command money at the Posts. (Page 62) – SN: 060114
1784/07/01 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Has communicated the orders as to securing officers charged with capital or flagrant crimes. (Page 60) – SN: 060115
1784/07/01 – Quebec – Haldimand to Duke of Rchmond
Has detained a transport to convey General Clarke and family, &c. (Page 107) – SN: 060116
1784/07/02 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Returns to sent. (Page 63) – SN: 060117
1784/07/30 – Quebec – Haldimand to Commissioners on Loyalist Claims
Will give every assistance towards the execution of their trust. (Page 157) – SN: 060118
1784/08/01 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Recommending General Powell, bearer of despatches. (Page 63) – SN: 060119
1784/08/01 – Quebec – Haldimand to Commissioners of the Navy
The “Caesar” chartered for discharged troops. The master’s refusal to take charge of provisions as usual. They are put under the care of Captain Hamilton. (Page 128) – SN: 060120
1784/08/03 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Proposal for exchange in the 31st. (Page 64) – SN: 060121
1784/08/06 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Recommending the claims of the reduced officers, serving during the winter. (Page 64) – SN: 060122
1784/08/06 – Quebec – Haldimand to Alexander Davison
The arrival of Indian presents; the packages in good order. (Page 158) – SN: 060123
1784/09/01 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Recommending Ensign Hamilton to a lieutenancy in the 29th. (Page 65) – SN: 060124
1784/09/01 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Recommending Captain Brown, in charge of the reduced men sent to England, and carrying despatches, with returns, &c. (Page 66) – SN: 060125
1784/09/01 – Quebec – Haldimand to Commissioners of the Navy
Vessels chartered for troops, &c. ; the scarcity. (Page 129) – SN: 060126
1784/10/04 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Leave of absence for Lieutenant Wingrove. (Page 67) – SN: 060127
1784/10/04 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
The instructions as to the additional bounty to sergeants received and communicated. (Page 68) – SN: 060128
1784/10/05 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Has received instructions as to promotions in the army in times of peace. (Page 68) – SN: 060129
1784/10/06 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Rules received as to officers absent without leave. (Page 71) – SN: 060130
1784/10/06 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Has received rules as to the price, &c., of commissions. (Page 71) – SN: 060131
1784/10/06 – Quebec – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
The office of Commissary of musters and the duties in time of peace; reduction of pay. (Page 69) – SN: 060132
1784/10/06 – Quebec – Haldimand to General Fawcets
Acknowledging receipt of general orders. Army returns; losses by desertion and the cause. (Page 150) – SN: 060133
1785/02/22 – London – Haldimand to the Duke of Richmond
Recommending Mr. Robertson, a reduced official. ((Page 108) – SN: 060134
1785/02/22 – London – Haldimand to Board of Ordnance
Respecting ordnance at Quebec. (Page 108) – SN: 060135
1785/03/01 – London – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Remonstrating on the non-confirmation of the promotions made by him in the 34 th, and pointing out the hardship to the officers concerned. (Page 72) – SN: 060136
1785/03/04 – London – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Urging the appointment of Mr. Chandler to the barrack Mastership of Quebec, instead o Mr. Rainsford, for reasons given. (Page 74) – SN: 060137
1785/05/10 – London – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
His opinion as to the allowances to be made to Commandants of posts, entering into details o the new arrangements necessary. (Page 75) – SN: 060138
1785/06/27 – London – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Respecting the command money at Detroit. (Page 79) – SN: 060139
1785/09/10 – London – Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Respecting the resignation of Mr. Mabane of the office of Surgeon of the Garrison at Quebec, and appointment of Mr. Fisher. (Page 80) – SN: 060140
No date – London – Major Mathews to Colonel Kingston
Representing the hardship of the Loyalists if the regulation as to the date of sending in their claims be adhered to. (Page 159) – SN: 060141
1786/02/06 – London – General Haldimand to Sir George Yonge
Recommending the granting of Lieutenant Wingrove’s memorial. (Page 82) – SN: 060142
1786/05/19 – London – General Haldimand to Board of Ordnance
Respecting ordnance stores landed at Quebec. (Page 109) – SN: 060143