B.061 – LETTERS FROM THE SECRETARIES OF THE GENERAL HALDIMAND, 1779 to 1784

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1779/02/13 – Quebec – L. Genevay to Jacob Jordan

With warrant for engineer services. (Page 1) – SN: 061001

1779/03/08 – Quebec – L. Genevay to Mrs. Cooper (in French)

That she is to send particulars of advances to Canadian prisoners at Albany with a view to settlement. (Page 2) – SN: 061002

1779/03/25 – Quebec – L. Genevay to Captain Joly, Lachenaie (in French)

That in reference to his dissatisfaction with the new commission he is to have patience. (Page 2) – SN: 061003

1779/04/05 – Quebec – L. Genevay to Mr. Leister

Has returned bill drawn by Major Butler for correction and proper vouchers. (Page 3) – SN: 061004

1779/05/31 – Quebec – L. Genevay to Captain Fraser

That the warrants for subsistence, &c., of the Royal Highland Emigrants, have been delayed, owing to the illness and death of Captain Foy. (Page 4) – SN: 061005

1779/06/10 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lt. Colonel French, St. John’s

Returning contingent bills of the 31st for correction. (Page 5) – SN: 061006

1779/06/10 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Hughes

Returning contingent bills of the 53rd for correction. (Page 6) – SN: 061007

1779/07/13 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to E. W. Gray

That a pass has been granted to Mr. Calvé for a canoe to take his family to Michillimakinak. (Page 7) – SN: 061008

1779/07/22 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Fraser

Returning a petition to have the matter complained of adjusted. (Page 8) – SN: 061009

1779/07/22 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to E. W. Gray

The General has not yet decided respecting harbourers of deserters. Daudelin to be sent to Quebec in irons. To take steps to make tho old French prison secure. To examine the Recollets House as a place for debtors. (Page 9) – SN: 061010

1779/07/29 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to E. W. Gray

The General sends thanks for efforts of him and other magistrates to stop spirit of sedition. Asks if anything can be done for Hill, fined for selling liquor to an Indian, and his license revoked. (Page 11) – SN: 061011

1779/07/29 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Fraser

That warrant will be issued on the arrival of the vessels. (Page 12) – SN: 061012

1779/08/05 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to E. W. Gray

Desiring him to report as to those who have taken upon themselves to take a list of the people inhabiting each house, and to set a night watch in Montreal. Mr. Gray and a Canadian to investigate as to the numbers of Canadians absent, &c., and number and conduct of French soldiers, &c. (Page 13) – SN: 061013

1779/09/06 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Hughes

Sending commissions for officers of the 53rd. (Page 14) – SN: 061014

1779/10/20 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lt. Colonel French

Respecting memorial from two ensigns of the 31st, as to their pay which was ordered to be refunded. It may be included in the contingent accounts. (Page 15) – SN: 061015

1779/11/08 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Dunbar

The allowance of separate rooms to prisoners from Detroit approval of. Not to be let out on parole, but supplied with everything necessary. (Page 16) – SN: 061016

1779/12/13 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Carleton

To forward all intelligence direct to Quebec and to keep it secret till authenticated. (Page 17) – SN: 061017

1779/12/13 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Hughes

To forward all intelligence direct to Quebec and to keep it secret till authenticated. (Page 18) – SN: 061018

1780/02/14 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captains of Militia (in French)

To make a census of the wheat, &c. To ascertain the names of those holding and the purchasers, so as to discover the monopolists. (Page 19) – SN: 061019

1780/02/23 – Quebec – General Haldimand

Answer to petition of M. de Lotbinière. (Page 21) – SN: 061020

1780/02/24 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. McComb

Desiring him to render an account of the subsistence to loyalists, &c., for 1777. (Page 22) – SN: 061021

1780/03/06 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Surgeon Ronaldson

Respecting his appointment. (Page 23) – SN: 061022

1780/03/21 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lt. Governor Cramahé

That he is to furnish Major Holland the information he wants. (Page 24) – SN: 061023

1780/04/13 – Dominica – Thomas Yo,) to Mr. John Hull, London

The naval situation; his hopes that a successful engagement will turn attention to Dominica. (Page 25) – SN: 061024

1780/04/17 – Quebec – L. Genevay to Jacob Jordan

Respecting warrants for subsistence. pay, &c. (Page 26) – SN: 061025

1780/04/19 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain McDonnell

That he is to proceed immediately with dispatches to Niagara. (Page 27) – SN: 061026

1780/04/24 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Cooper

He is to examine and report on claims for powder destroyed. (Page 28) – SN: 061027

1780/04/29 – Quebec – L. Genevay to Captain Garneau, Pointe aux Trembles (in French)

To ascertain the most suitable person to keep the poet house in room of Henri Mercure. (Page 29) – SN: 061028

1780/05/01 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Hughes

Transmitting commissions for officers of the 53rd. (Page 30) – SN: 061029

1780/05/01 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Harris

Transmitting commissions for officers of the 84th. 30 – SN: 061030

1780/05/02 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Simon Fraser

Cannot allow anyone to have intercourse with Mr. Hay but if business requires it, he may communicate by letter. (Page 31) – SN: 061031

1780/05/22 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lieutenant Maurer

That he is to procure and forward axes and hoes to Colonel Claus. (Page 32) – SN: 061032

1780/05/22 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Ellice

Orders respecting passes for the upper country decided on. An order for bateaux for Niagara must be given to the officer at Carleton Island. (Page 33) – SN: 061033

1780/05/24 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to George Pownall

That the canoes for the Grand River to Michillimakinak and North-West are to be pressed forward, Mr. Sayer may proceed, with provisions only, to collect his effects, but. to take no goods. Mr. Leroux cannot have a pass if he is acting or Mr. Howard. (Page 34) – SN: 061034

1780/05/25 – Quebec – L. Genevay to Madame Langlade (in French).

If she insist on joining her husband a pass will be given her, but the General advises her to wait for more peaceable times. (Page 36) – SN: 061035

1780/05/25 – Quebec – L. Genevay to Captain Ollivier, Berthier (in French)

The General will make arrangements about quartering troops about which he (Ollivier ) is embarrassed for want of a post-house. (Page 37) – SN: 061036

1780/05/25 – Quebec – Hubert Mathews to George Pownall

That passes for goods to the upper country are returned. There are doubts as to the possibility of the goods reaching in time under present circumstances. (Page 38) – SN: 061037

1780/05/26 – Quebec – Hubert Mathews to George Pownall

Further respecting passes for the merchants. (Page 40) – SN: 061038

1780/05/26 – Quebec – L. Genevay to M. Jacques Portier (in French)

That orders have been sent to Mr. Pownall to give him passes for goods to Detroit. (Page 41) – SN: 061039

1780/06/01 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Ensign McDougal

That his representations will be enquired into with others. (Page 42) – SN: 061040

1780/06/01 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to E. W. Gray

To obtain passages from the merchants in their canoes for nine soldiers going to Michillimakinak. (Page 43) – SN: 061041

1780/06/01 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Cooper

Asking return of receipts for gunpowder and explanation for the merchants. (Page 43) – SN: 061042

1780/06/25 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Fraser, Sorel

That he may come to Quebec on the return of Major Harris. The result of Board on Ensign McDonnell not yet published. (Page 62) – SN: 061043

1780/07/03 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. McComb

That a preference cannot be given to him in forwarding goods. (Page 43) – SN: 061044

1780/07/27 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Ensign Prentice

That he may have his grievance as to rank settled before the court martial dissolves. (Page 44) – SN: 061045

1780/07/31 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Messrs. W. &. T. Fraser

Giving them permission to raise recruits in the Colonies, on certain conditions. (Page 45) – SN: 061046

1780/08/16 – Quebec – L. Genevay to M. Launière (in French)

Giving notice that five armed men had passed St. Croix, calling themselves Bostonians, and were probably in or near St. Nicholas, He is to search for and arrest them. (Page 46) – SN: 061047

1780/10/02 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Richard Dobie

That the purchase of the Seigniory of Sorel is concluded, and to have the deeds prepared. (Page 47) – SN: 061048

1780/10/10 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lieutenant Buchan, 31st

Cannot grant him leave of absence. (Page 48) – SN: 061049

1780/10/21 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Jones

Concerning Lieutenants Shiefelin’s pay. (Page 48) – SN: 061050

1780/10/28 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Fraser

Respecting the pay due to Ensign Prentice. (Page 49) – SN: 061051

1780/11/02 – Quebec – R. B. Lernoult to Lieut. Folardt, Malbay

To embark his party and prisoners. Lieutenant St. Andre to take charge of the stores. (Page 49) – SN: 061052

1780/11/02 – Quebec – Robert ‘Mathews to officer at Chambly

To allow the bearer to see his son, a prisoner, but only in the presence of a person of trust. (Page 50) – SN: 061053

1780/11/02 – Quebec – R. B. Lernoult to Lieutenant St. André

Directing him how to dispose of the stores, buildings, &c., at Malbay. (Page 50) – SN: 061054

1780/12/17 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to E. W. Gray

That a negro prisoner be released and enlisted for life. (Page 83) – SN: 061055

1780/12/28 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to John Fraser

That he is to hand Mr. Sevestre privately a sum of money, on account of his services and sufferings. (Page 51) – SN: 061056

1781/01/01 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Harris

A non-commissioned officer to be appointed to convey letters from Berthier to Sorel, to prevent tricks. (Page 52) – SN: 061057

1781/01/01 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Stoel

Sending letter for delivery to Colonel Campbell, of the rebel troops, a prisoner at Chambly. (Page 53) – SN: 061058

1781/01/08 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Harris

That no one, except he is in the military line, is to be entrusted with the conveyance of letters where there is no post. (Page 53) – SN: 061059

1781/01/17 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Richard Dobie

Respecting his claim for powder in tho king’s stores. (Page 54)

1781/01/17 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Fraser

Returns bills for correction. (Page 51) – SN: 061060

1781/01/22 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Forbes

Respecting an insulting letter from Colonel Campbell, the rebel prisoner at Chambly. His conduct on other occasions stated in a postcript. (Page 55) – SN: 061061

1781/02/19 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to John Fraser

To make inquiries into certain complaints. (Page 57) – SN: 061062

1781/02/23 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Grant, Sorel

Sending warrants for his pay, &c. (Page 58) – SN: 061063

1781/03/15 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Carleton

To investigate a complaint. (Page 59) – SN: 061064

1781/04/09 – Quebec – L. Genevay to John Fraser

Transmitting pay warrants for officers of the General Hospital. (Page 60) – SN: 061065

1781/04/16 – Quebec – L. Genevay to Mr. Beck

That ho is to attend the judges of Common Pleas for examination as to his capacity, &c. (Page 61) – SN: 061066

1781/04/23 – Quebec – L. Genevay to Dr. Blake

That he is to take charge of the sick soldiers at Montreal. (Page 61) – SN: 061067

1781/07/02 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lieutenant Fraser

That he may stop suspected people, reporting the same. (Page 63) – SN: 061068

1781/07/16 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lieutenant Me Donnell

Respecting the entry of Captain Robertson’s name in the returns of officers commanding at posts. (Page 64) – SN: 061069

1781/07/19 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Harris

St. John, a loyalist, has leave to remain at Sorel. Three prisoners on their way to Sorel for St. John’s. They declare themselves to be loyalists. (Page 65) – SN: 061070

1781/07/19 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Chambers

Returning contingent accounts of 53rd for correction. (Page 66) – SN: 061071

1781/07/20 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lt. Governor Cramahe

The Committee of Council examining accounts are requested to add a sum for Mr. Finlay. (Page 67) – SN: 061072

1781/08/02 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Ensign Wilmer

Granting him leave of absence. (Page 68) – SN: 061073

1781/08/02 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Dunbar

Respecting a lot of land asked for by Mr. Jones. (Page 68) – SN: 061074

1781/08/09 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Harris

That Captain Grant may have leave of absence. (Page 69) – SN: 061075

1781/08/15 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Shaw

Respecting difficulties about fishing and conduct of men employed. (Page 69) – SN: 061076

1781/08/23 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Brigadier Maclean

Approving of his sending Vermont prisoners to St. John’s. (Page 70) – SN: 061077

1781/09/06 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lieutenant Irvin

Granting leave of absence. (Page 70) – SN: 061078

1781/09/07 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lieutenant Irvin

Private letter pointing out the impropriety of the tone of his letter asking leave of absence, &c. (Page 71) – SN: 061079

1781/10/01 – Quebec – R. B. Lernoult to Captain Ross

To proceed with the Light Companies of the 31st and 44th to St. John’s. (Page72) – SN: 061080

1781/10/02 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Harris

Major Jessup to take with him loyalists from Sorel and Verchères to St. John’s. (Page 72) – SN: 061081

1781/10/04 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain St. Clair

Granting leave of absence. (Page 73) – SN: 061082

1781/10/04 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Holland

To ascertain the bounds of the King’s lands at Montreal. (Page 73) – SN: 061083

1781/10/05 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Messrs. Davison and Lees

That the convoy will not sail from Bic till 25th. (Page 74) – SN: 061084

1781/10/08 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Messrs. Callander & Co

That the General has no objection to the address to Lt. Governor Cramahé. (Page 74) – SN: 061085

1781/10/15 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lieutenant England

Ordering him to settle the claims of a Sergeant for money and other property left in his (England’s) hands at Tyconderoga. (Page 75) – SN: 061086

1781/10/21 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Dunbar

That he cannot have leave of absence. (Page 76) – SN: 061087

1781/10/23 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Lt. Governor Hamilton

Is pleased at receiving accounts of his enlargement and exchange. Respecting the cash accounts, returns, &c., received. Arrival of Captain Lamothe, and Messrs. Rocheblave and Bellefeuille. Trusts he will derive benefit from the trip to England. Will try what can be done for Mr. McBeath, Surgeon. Asks that information respecting the expenses of the upper posts be given. (Page 77) – SN: 061088

1781/10/23 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lt. Governor Hamilton

Urges him to enter into an explanation with Lord George Germaine as to the expenses of the upper posts and ascertain his wishes. (Page 79) – SN: 061089

1781/10/24 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to the Rev. Mr. Scott

Intimating his dismissal from the office of chaplain to the 34th Regiment for misconduct. (Page 80) – SN: 061090

1781/10/31 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lt. Governor Hamilton

That the General has directed a bill of exchange, protested, to be laid before the committee to be considered. (Page 82) – SN: 061091

1781/11/08 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Maurer

With list of articles to be forwarded for settlers at Niagara.·(Page 81) – SN: 061092

1781/12/20 – Sorel – Reverend Mr. Scott to the Protestant inhabitants of Sorel

Thanking them for an address. (Page 89) – SN: 061093

1781/12/23 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to John Fraser

Ordering the release of prisoners charged with treasonable correspondence, &c., on bail. Particular investigation to be made into the cases of Carrignan and Marranda, details of the suspicious circumstances connected with them being given. (Page 84) – SN: 061094

1781/12/24 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lieutenant Arden

That his application in respect of his pay will be acceded to and an additional sum given. (Page 87) – SN: 061095

1781/12/27 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Rev. Mr. Scott

Forbidding him to continue writing letters to the General and trusting that no more such scurrilous letters may be received. (Page 88) – SN: 061096

1781/12/31 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Lernoult

That he cannot grant Lieutenant Hill’s request. (Page 90) – SN: 061097

1782/01/10 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to John Fraser

That Carrignan may be admitted to bail, but. the security must be good. (Page 91) – SN: 061098

1782/01/24 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to the Rev. Mr. Scott

That he is not to exercise the functions of a clergyman in the Province. (Page 92) – SN: 061099

1782/01/28 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Fraser

Respecting rations. (Page 93) – SN: 061100

1782/02/14 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Richard Dobie, Montreal

That the General will not insist on his receiving payment for the powder in kind, but will hold over vouchers till communication with the upper country opens. (Page 20) – SN: 061101

1782/03/07 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to John Burke

That no license for public houses shall be granted in Quebec or Montreal, except on the recommendation of the magistrates. (Page 94) – SN: 061102

1782/04/18 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Anderson, Coteau du Lac

That no intercourse is to be allowed with the prison. The reported conversation between Captain Herkimer and a rebel prisoner respecting affairs of Vermont. (Page 95) – SN: 061103

1782/05/04 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to George Pownall

That a commission may issue for M. de Montigny as advocate. (Page 96) – SN: 061104

1782/05/09 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Farmer

May engage a room for the duties of Naval Officer. (Page 96) – SN: 061105

1782/05/14 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Carleton

He is to give orders to allow rafts to pass down. (Page 97) – SN: 061106

1782/05/27 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Farmer

That he may provide book case for Naval Officers’ office. (Page 98) – SN: 061107

1782/05/30 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Farmer

The arrest of soldiers’ wives for selling liquor without license; they are to be prosecuted. (Page 98) – SN: 061108

1782/06/13 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. McFarlane

Sends orders to pay his accounts against the Indian Department and return those against Captain Tice on his private account. (Page 99) – SN: 061109

1782/06/13 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to James Shepherd

That he is not to punish the two Chevaliers according to sentence of Court Martial till further orders. (Page 100) – SN: 061110

1782/06/13 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Symington

That passes may issue for six batteaux for goods belonging to Douglas for Niagara. He should apply for passes early in the season, to prevent the appearance of preferences. (Page 100) – SN: 061111

1782/06/13 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Ellis

Will send warrants for the pay bills for Butler’s Rangers when they are examined. (Page 102) – SN: 061112

1782/06/14 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Nairne, 53rd

Remarks on the pay bill and subsistence account of the 53rd, with respect to the charge for men in the Hospital. (Page 102) – SN: 061113

1782/06/20 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Ellis

Has issued warrant on account of the pay of Butler’s Corps. (Page 104) – SN: 061114

1782/06/20 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Graham

His application for leave of absence will be granted if the service will admit of it. (Page 104) – SN: 061115

1782/06/27 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Benjamin Frobisher

That the rent of his store used for prisoners will be paid by the Commissary. (Page 105) – SN: 061116

1782/06/27 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Jacob Jordan

Asking if he had used the temporary warrant for wheat. (Page 105) – SN: 061117

1782/07/04 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Jacob Jordan

Approves of his proposed settlement about the wheat warrant. (Page 106) – SN: 061118

1782/07/22 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Minchin, 29th

Leave of absence will be granted if the service permit. (Page 107) – SN: 061119

1782/07/22 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lieutenant Battersby

That his application for leave of absence should have come through his Commanding Officer. (Page 106) – SN: 061120

1782/07/29 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Hughes

Respecting his memorial about a guard house. (Page 107) – SN: 061121

1782/08/01 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Wood

That he may have permission to leave as early for Europe as Colonel St. Leger shall think fit. (Page 108) – SN: 061122

1782/08/12 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lieut. Battersby

Granting leave of absence. (Page 109) – SN: 061123

1782/08/26 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Dummer Powell

That Mr. Thompson’s claims against seamen will be settled if found regular. (Page 109) – SN: 061124

1782/08/26 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Adam Mabane

That Mr. Campbell should not only forfeit the money paid as the price for a prisoner, but should be punished by the courts. (Page 110) – SN: 061125

1782/09/19 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Steel

Returning his subsistence bills for correction. (Page 111) – SN: 061126

1782/09/20 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Harris

Enclosing an Ensign’s Commission, 84th. (Page 112) – SN: 061127

1782/09/20 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Colonel Hope, 44th

Enclosing an Ensign’s Commission, 44th. (Page 113) – SN: 061128

1782/09/23 – Quebec – L. Genevay to Mr. Daniel Cramer (In French)

That application for exemption from billeting must be made through the officers of Militia. (Page 114) – SN: 061129

1782/09/23 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Messrs; Todd and McGill

That two large vessels will be appropriated to carry goods to Niagara. The merchants should give orders to avoid delay. (Page 115) – SN: 061130

1782/09/23 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Campbell

How he can have his warrants settled. (Page 116) – SN: 061131

1782/09/30 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Adam Mabane

In consequence of complaints of the expenditure of medicine in the Garrison Hospital, Quebec, be is to make returns of the quantity, number of patients, &c. (Page 117) – SN: 061132

1782/10/03 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to George Pownall

That vessels for the convoy are to be at Bic by the 28th October. (Page 118) – SN: 061133

1782/10/21 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Scott, 53rd

That he is appointed Brigade Major to Sir John Johnson. (Page 119) – SN: 061134

1782/10/23 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to the Rev. Mr. Dotie

Granting leave of absence. (Page 119) – SN: 061135

1782/10/27 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Fraser

That he is to join the 34th for Niagara. (Page 120) – SN: 061136

1782/10/30 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Robert Ellis

That the General will accept conditionally the bills drawn by Lt. Governor Sinclair. (Page 120) – SN: 061137

1782/11/01 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Robert Ellis

Respecting settlement of bills drawn by Lt. Governor Sinclair. (Page 122) – SN: 061138

1782/11/03 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Robert Ellis

Further respecting settlement, of the bills drawn by Lt. Governor Sinclair. (Page 123) – SN: 061139

1782/11/04 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Robert Ellis

That as he bas refused conditional payment of the bills drawn by Lt. Governor Sinclair, the protests must take their course. (Page 124) – SN: 061140

1782/11/08 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Robert. Ellis

His Excellency can give no advice as to his private conduct touching Lt. Governor Sinclair’s bills. (Page 125) – SN: 061141

1782/11/09 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. McTavish

Concerning the bills drawn by Lt. Governor Sinclair. (Page 125) – SN: 061142

1782/11/14 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Dobie

That bills drawn by Lt. Governor Sinclair having been protested, subsequent bills must take the same course. (Page 127) – SN: 061143

1782/11/18 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Freeman

Enclosing abstract of accounts of the German Legion. (Page 127) – SN: 061144

1782/11/18 – Quebec – Robert Mathews Major Gray

Declines for the present to give grants of land to the loyalists. The matter will be maturely considered at the proper time. (Page 128) – SN: 061145

1782/11/25 – Quebec – Robert Mathews Captain Freeman

Warrants to issue for German contingent accounts. (Page 129) – SN: 061146

1782/11/?? – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Adam Mabane

Returns to be made of the patients medicine expended, &c., at the Quebec Garrison Hospital (Page 129) – SN: 061147

1782/12/13 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to George Pownall

To make out two commissions. (Page 130) – SN: 061148

1782/12/23 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Faunce

That his recruiting allowance is to be discontinued. (Page 131) – SN: 061149

1782/12/23 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Thomas Dunn

Appointment as Paymaster of incidents expenses to cease. (Page 132) – SN: 061150

1782/12/23 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Johnston

His appointment as Fort Adjutant at St. John’s to cease. (Page 132) – SN: 061151

1782/12/23 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Adam Mabane

That the Garrison Hospital, Quebec, is to be discontinued. (Page 133) – SN: 061152

1782/12/23 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to J. Williams

His office of Inspector of military accounts to cease. (Page 133) – SN: 061153

1782/12/23 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to John Collins

His allowance for drawing plans to be discontinued. (Page 131) – SN: 061154

1782/12/23 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Dobie

That the bills he asks cannot be delivered. They will be shown, if necessary, should an action be raised. (Page 134) – SN: 061155

1783/02/04 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Dionne, Kamouraska (in French)

That all persons attempting to leave the Province without a passport, are to be arrested. (Page 135) – SN: 061156

1783/02/13 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Benjamin Frobisher

Appointing him a Commissioner of the Peace. (Page 136) – SN: 061157

1783/02/24 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Shepherd

Desires that Mr. Davidson’s account of costs be sent in tor settlement. (Page 136) – SN: 061158

1783/02/27 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to J. A. Gray

Cannot comply with his request. (Page 137) – SN: 061159

1783/02/27 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Monsell

Returning ration accounts for correction. (Page l37) – SN: 061160

1783/03/09 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to J. A. Gray

That the proposal for a lottery to build a prison will be laid before Council. (Page 138) – SN: 061161

1783/03/13 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Ross, 31st

He is to make reparation to Marie Giron, Pointe du Lac, for damage done by his company. (Page 139) – SN: 061162

1783/03/20 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Campbell

That before consenting to his marriage he must have the approbation of the bride’s father and Sir John Johnson. (Page 139) – SN: 061163

1783/03/29 – Quebec – General Haldimand to Civil and Military Officers (in French).

Authority to Peter Fraser to pursue and arrest Angus Macdonnell for defrauding his creditors. (Page 141) – SN: 061164

1783/03/31 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Robert Ellis

That every facility will be given for the transport of merchandise to the upper country, but no change can be made in the present arrangements. (Page 142) – SN: 061165

1783/04/11 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Simon Fraser

Orders sent for the release of one Grant. (Page 143) – SN: 061166

1783/04/14 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Robert Ellis

Transmitting orders that merchandise for the upper country is to be taken on the first trip of the King’s ships. (Page 143) – SN: 061167

1783/04/16 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Thomas Ainslie

That he is to explain his reasons for not permitting the Comptroller of Customs at Quebec to exercise the duty of his office. (Page 144) – SN: 061168

1783/04/17 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Robert Ellis

Enjoining secrecy as to the contents of a letter from his (Ellis’) brother. (Page 145) – SN: 061169

1783/04/25 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lt. Governor Hamilton

The appointment of Mr. Colin as Inspector of Police for Quebec. (Page 146) – SN: 061170

1783/04/28 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to E. W. Gray

Sending limits of the Province as proposed in the article signed at Paris. (The proposal does not accompany the letter, which merely states that it has been sent.) (Page 147) – SN: 061171

1783/05/04 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Thomas Faunce

List of vessels cleared out to be sent to His Excellency. (Page 148) – SN: 061172

1783/05/10 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to David Lynd

That the fine imposed on William Reardon is remitted. (Page 148) – SN: 061173

1783/05/28 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to A. Davidson

Warrant for his costs sent. Will be employed in future cases (two letters). (Page 150) – SN: 061174

1783/06/05 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lieutenant Minchin

That he will obtain leave of absence if no obstacle arises. (Page 150) – SN: 061175

1783/06/05 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lieutenant Holker

The vacancy in the 84th to be filled up according to an old promise. (Page 150) – SN: 061176

1783/06/26 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to John Burke

That the matter referred to will be only a talk for a little time. (Page 151) – SN: 061177

1783/07/06 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Hughes

With warrant for the price of the Guard House at Quebec. (Page 152) – SN: 061178

1783/07/17 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Taylor and Forsyth

Acknowledging receipt of memorial. (Page 152) – SN: 061179

1783/07/19 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to A. Maclean

That he must apply to the secretary of the Province for a pass to New York. (Page 153) – SN: 061180

1783/07/21 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Jacob Jordan

That peltries cannot be allowed to cross the lake, and no commercial intercourse allowed till the definitive treaty ill signed. (Page 153) – SN: 061181

1783/07/24 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Robert Ellis

Sending copy of letter written to Major De Peyster on the subject of Mr. Cuyler. (Page 154) – SN: 061182

1783/07/24 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Duncan (?) Powell

Cannot grant his request till definitive Treaty of Peace or other instructions received. (Page 155) – SN: 061183

1783/07/26 – Quebec – R. B. Lernoult to the Provost Martial

That Antoine Lepage is to be set at liberty, bail being given. (Page 155) – SN: 061184

1783/07/28 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lieut. Houghton

He is to go to Headquarters with samples, &c., of Indian presents on his way to Europe. (Page 156) – SN: 061185

1783/07/28 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Maitland

That Mr. Pollard can only be settled with for Indian presents by Sir John Johnson. No passes to be granted for Cataraqui except through Major Ross. (Page 158) – SN: 061186

1783/09/18 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Surgeon Blake

To investigate report and use remedial measures in respect to the “St. Paul Bay Disease.” (Page 158) – SN: 061187

1783/10/01 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Thomas Dunn

To pay the widow of Chaton, a pilot. £20 (Page 159) – SN: 061188

1783/10/02 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captain Fraser

Warrants to be forwarded. Stating what settlement hes been made of Captain Grant’s pay. Believes the balance due on his (Mathews) nephew’s commission to be £90. Artillery relief arrived from New York. (Page 159) – SN: 061189

1783/10/02 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Jacob Jordan

Respecting bills of exchange offered. (Page 161) – SN: 061190

1783/10/06 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Symington

Has permission to go to Niagara to settle his accounts. but for no other purpose and is not to remain there. (Page 161) – SN: 061191

1783/10/06 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Walker

If Mr. Stuart goes to Europe, he (Walker) will be appointed notary in his room. (Page 163) – SN: 061192

1783/10/18 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Lt Governor Abbott

That owing to the position with respect to the upper country expenditure, the bill in question cannot be paid. (Page 163) – SN: 061193

1783/10/22 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to C. Lanaudière

Granting leave of absence. (Page 164) – SN: 061194

1783/10/26 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Messrs. Grant and Blackwood

They need not keep money in expectation of bills of exchange. (Page 164) – SN: 061195

1783/10/26 – Quebec – L. Gonevay to M. Mezière (in French)

Granting a passport to his son to go to Europe. (Page 165) – SN: 061196

1783/10/31 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr Grant

Protested bill for £1000 to be laid before the Committee of accounts. (Page 166) – SN: 061197

1783/11/06 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Hughes

That there is no objection to his going to Europe by way of New York. (Page 166) – SN: 061198

1783/11/29 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Major Faunce

Respecting an application. (Page 167) – SN: 061199

1783/12/07 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Mr. Brown

That directions will be forwarded to Colonel DePeyster, to send Mary and Ann West to Montreal. (Page 167) – SN: 061200

1783/12/22 – Quebec – Robert Mathews (circular)

That certain Militia offices are to cease in consequence of the peace. (Page 169) – SN: 061201

1784/03/02 – to Stephen de Lancey

The proposals of loyalists to have their farms stocked, and for a form of Government, &c. inadmissible. Vessels will be provided to take them to Nova Scotia if desired. (Page 170) – SN: 061202

1784/08/07 – Quebec – Lt. Colonel St. Leger to Lieut. Battersby

Respecting his leave of absence. (Page 173) – SN: 061203

1784/11/08 – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Rev. John Stuart

That the settlement at Cataraqui will not be neglected by General Haldimand while he is in England. The £25 assigned to Mr. Christie will be appropriated annually for a school for the Mohawks on Grand River. The Mohawks at Cataraqui should be induced to join the body on the Grand River. (Page 171) – SN: 061204

No date – – Quebec – Robert Mathews to Captains of Militia of St. Anne, Rivière Ouelle and Kamouraska (in French)

To furnish men to make tho portage to Lake Temiscouata suitable for loaded horses, the work to be solidly executed. (Page 174) – SN: 061205

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