B.070 – LETTERS FROM VARIOUS PERSONS, 1773.- VOL, III

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1773/01/21 – Pensacola – Tom Dallas to General Haldimand

That he cannot send men to take charge of a vessel not under the direction of the navy. Has sent an anchor. (Page 1) – SN: 070001

1773/01/29 – Montreal – Colonel Templer to Haldimand

That the officers cannot change their opinion as to the conduct of Captain Anstruther. They agree with the General as to the affair of the burning of Crown Point. (Page 3) – SN: 070002

1773/02/04 – William Cambel to Haldimand

Sends, through the secretary, & statement as to the conduct of two men and their abuse. (Page 5) – SN: 070003

1773/02/17 – New York – John Maunsell to Haldimand

Congratulations that he is appointed to the command in chief. (Page 8) – SN: 070004

1773/02/20 – New York – William Sherriff to Haldimand

Has engaged a vessel to bring him to New York. (Page 9) – SN: 070005

1773/02/25 – Annapolis – Daniel Delaney to Haldimand

Respecting the sale of lands in Maryland belonging to Colonel Bouquet. (Page 10) – SN: 070006

1773/03/01 – Kingston – Captain Grandidier to Haldimand

Congratulates him on being appointed colonel of the 2-60th. Asks for allowances granted to other captains. (Page 12) – SN: 070007

1773/03/05 – Pensacola – Captain Cornwallis to Haldimand

Will send men to see about repairs to the vessels spoken of. (Page 13) – SN: 070008

1773/03/12 – Montreal – Colonel Templer to Haldimand

Has sent accounts. The controversy between Major Preston and Captain Maturin Leave of absence. Relative to accounts as stated by Colonel Jones. Will the regiment move? (Page 14) – SN: 070009

1773/03/16 – Portsmouth, N. H. – Samuel Holland to Haldimand

Congratulations on his promotion. He (Holland) has sold out of the army. Has made poor investments in land in St. John’s Island and Quebec. Has been granted 3,000 acres in New Hampshire. Survey of Nova Scotia and as far as Boston nearly finished. Private news. (Page 17) – SN: 070010

1773/03/18 – St. Vincent – George Etherington to Haldimand

Sends statement of the condition of the 2-60th, to which the General has been appointed Colonel. (Page 20) – SN: 070011

1773/03/29 – Detroit – Major Basset to the same

Restlessness of the Indians. Bad state of provision store. The want of civil government throws great labour on the commanding officer. Requires an interpreter, as he does not know French. Recommends Mr. Sterling for the office. (Page 214) – SN: 070012

1773/04/06 – Kaskaskias – Patrick Morgan

Bond for exportation of furs to a British port. (Page 21) – SN: 070013

1773/04/08 – Manhac – Thomas Hutchins to General Haldimand.

Detained by bad weather. Will give information as to the Iberville on his return. Settlers on the Natchez on good terms with the Indians. Settled government on the Ohio. Mississippi navigable for vessels of 200 tons. Fort Pitt abandoned. Civility of the Spanish officers. Good order in the Natchez settlement. (Page 23) – SN: 070014

1773/04/08 – Fort Gage – Captain Lord to Haldimand

Has drawn for expenses, the nature of which is stated. The skins sent off by Morgan show the importance of the fur trade. The frauds on the commissariat. Indian outrages. (Page 28) – SN: 070015

1773/04/10 – Fort Gage – Captain Lord to Haldimand

With returns, &c. (Page 31) – SN: 070016

1773/04/10 – New Orleans – James Willing to Haldimand

Sends various articles. Respecting lands at Pensacola, and Mrs. Fairchild’s property. Desires to have contracts settled, &c. (Page 32) – SN: 070017

1773/04/13 – Pensacola – John Camble to Haldimand

Desires an investigation into his transactions with reference to contracts for timber, &c. (Page 35) – SN: 070018

1773/04/19 – Kingston, Jamaique – Major Dickson to Haldimand

Congratulations on promotion. Changes on the staff of North America. (Page 3) – SN: 070019

1773/04/28 – St. Augustine – Lt. Colonel Carr to Captain Kemble

Remarks on returns) &c. (Page 40) – SN: 070020

1773/04/28 – St. Augustine – Lt. Col. Carr to.General Gage

Arrival of the 14th Regiment, &c. (Page 41) – SN: 070021

1773/04/29 – Crown Point – Captain Anstruther to General Haldimand

The burning of the fort and saving materials. Return of provisions, &c. (Page 42) – SN: 070022

1773/04/29 – Detroit – Major Basset to General Haldimand

Trader murdered at Sandusky by an Indian. The destructive effects of rum; the bad character of the traders; necessity of giving power to check them. The danger of the King’s domain being taken possession of by them. The value of the land for garrison supplies; their present dearness. Poverty of the Indians, Slow progress of the barracks. (Page 44) – SN: 070023

1773/05/?? – Hartford, Connecticut – George Wyllys

Minute of proceedings of Governor in Council of Connecticut, as to:giving up a soldier charged with burglary. (Page 49) – SN: 070024

1773/05/15 – Pisquata Harbour – Samuel Holland to Haldimand

That he is setting out to survey to the east of the Kennebec to the Bay of Fundy, Desbarres to publish maps of this country. The surveys of Pabos, &c., carried off by Hanson. Governor Wentworth is on a tour, taking steps to prevent the destruction of masting timber, &c. (Page 50) – SN: 070025

1773/05/15 – Montreal – Colonel Templer to General Gage

Respecting instructions received. (Page 52) – SN: 070026

1773/05/15 – Niagara – F. Smith to General Haldimand

Ordnance stores arrived. Want of shingles. Repairs of the wharf at the landing place. Want of carpenters. Sale of unserviceable shingles. (Page 53) – SN: 070027

1773/05/16 – Michillimakinak – John Vattas to General Gage

Work at the Fort. Sorry plight of the Indians. Leave given to the commissary and Indian interpreter to build houses near the Fort. (Page 55.) – SN: 070028

1773/05/18 – Pensacola – J. Stephenson to General Haldimand

Arrival of packets. Timber for the barracks. The Mississippi settlement. Governor Brown acquitted. New Governor anxious to get home. Settlement of Mrs. Fairchild’s claims. (Page 57) – SN: 070029

No date – (May) – Pensacola – Thomas Hutchlns to General Haldimand

Arrival of Major Dickson. Progress of the works. Likelihood of the Grenadier barracks being demandod by Governor Chester for use as a stable. (Page 59) – SN: 070030

1773/05/19 – Pensacola – Major Dickson to General Haldimand

Will carry out instructions. Probable demand by the Governor of West Florida for Grenadier barracks. No barrack utensils, bedding or other articles. (Page 61) – SN: 070031

1773/05/20 – Crown Point – Capt. Anstruther to General Haldimand

Clearing-up the wreck from the fire at Crown Point. Returns sent. (Page 63) – SN: 070032

1773/05/21 – Detroit – Major Basset to General Haldimand

Has secured the Indian murderers. The good effect that would be produced by their execution. The voracity of the Indians about the Fort. (Page 67) – SN: 070033

1773/05/29 – Montreal – Colonel Templor to General Gage

Investigation as to Captain Simpson, .Royal Artillery. Recruits raised in Scotland. Trusts there may be no volunteers from the 31st. (Page 69) – SN: 070034

1773/05/30 – St. Vincent – George Etherington to General Haldimand

Returns of the 2-60th. Captain Rolland has had 14 of the best men at survey duty to the detriment of the battalion; they are ordered to join. The station of the battalion in the West Indies, &c. (Page 70) – SN: 070035

1773/06/01 – New York – J General Gage to Colin Drummond

Requisition for money for army expenses. (Page 72) – SN: 070036

1773/06/03 – Quebec – Nicholas Sutherland to General Haldimand

Is dismissing unserviceable men. (Page 73) – SN: 070037

1773/06/03 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

Draughting men from the 21st Regiment. Return of stores j transports embarking troops at Plymouth. Is proceeding on his tour of inspection. (Page 74) – SN: 070038

1773/06/04 – Detroit – Major Basset to General Gage

The Indians not so much to blame as the French, who incite to murder, &c. Will give no passes to traders for Venslick’s post. Has refused to receive the St. Joseph Indians. Captain Kirk to take charge of the works. Expense for Indians at the post. Necessity for store house. (Page 85) – SN: 070039

1773/06/05 – New York – General Haldimand to -.

Two letters respecting the sale of Brigadier Bouquet’s lands in Maryland. (Page 77) – SN: 070040

1773/06/10 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Gage

Returns relative to the garrison, stores, &c., at Quebec. (Page 79) – SN: 070041

1773/06/11 – Illinois – Captain Lord to Captain Kemble

Orders received. (Page 39) – SN: 070042

1773/06/11 – Castle William – Lt. Colonel Leslie to General Haldimand

Leave of absence for Ensign Snow. Ruinous state of the barracks; asks for a further credit on the D. Q. M. G. (Page 80) – SN: 070043

1773/06/12 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

Review of the 21st. Arrival of recruits. (Page 81) – SN: 070044

1773/06/13 – St. Augustine – Colonel Carr to General Haldimand

Company of the 14th to be despatched to Rhode Island to relieve another company there. (Page 82) – SN: 070045

1773/06/14 – St. Augustine – Colonel Carr to General Haldimand

Has hired a sloop for transport. (Page 83) – SN: 070046

1773/06/14 – Boston – J. Montague to General Haldimand

That he has been informed of General Gage’s leaving for Europe. Will co-operate with Haldimand as Commander·in Chief. (Page 84) – SN: 070047

1773/06/16 – Michillimakinak – Captain Vattas to General Haldimand

Reports of Indian attempts on the Fort at Detroit, turn out to be groundless. Intrigues of Spaniards with the Indians. Murders by Indians. Miners returning dissatisfied. Accounts of expenses and returns. (Page 88) – SN: 070048

1773/06/17 – Detroit – James Andrews to Major Basset

Suspicious movements of the Indians, want of arms, &c., on board of his vessel the “General Gage” and necessity for a supply. (Page 92) – SN: 070049

1773/07/18 – Dublin – J. Marsh to General Haldimand

Congratulations on his promotion. Has obtained his majority and will try to get colonelcy. Changes among the officers and personal news. (Page 94) – SN: 070050

1773/06/22 – Philadelphia – Major Hamilton to General Haldimand

Leave of absence for Lieutenant Richardson.(Page 97) Another letter of 23rd. (Page 98) – SN: 070051

1773/06/23 – Montreal – Colonel Templer

Return of men discharged from the 31st. (Page 99) – SN: 070052

1773/06/24 – Philadelphia – Thomas Willing to General Haldimand

Congratulations on his promotion. His (Willing’s) brother established on the Mississippi. Is sending a pipe of Madeira, &c. (Page 100) – SN: 070053

1773/06/27 – Pithbruge (Pitsburg?) – George Croghan to Captain Prevost

His ill-health. Promotion of Haldirnand. Prefers his claim to the old barracks, &c., Asks for settlement of claims of Germans to lands given by Colonel Bouquet. (Page 104) – SN: 070054

1773/06/29 – Captain Lernoult

Return of draughts from the 31st to the 8th or King’s. (Page 103) – SN: 070055

1773/06/29 – Niagara – F. Smith to G. Maturin

Bill drawn for Indian expenses. (Page 108) – SN: 070056

1773/06/30 – New York – Commissary Leake to General Haldimand

Respecting the abuses in supply of provisions in Newfoundland. (Page 109) – SN: 070057

1773/06/30 – Fort Gage – George Castles

Account of expenditures on account of the Crown. (Page 112) – SN: 070058

1773/06/30 – Philadelphia – Thomas Willing to General Haldimand

Asking for recommendation in favour of Mr. Francis, who proposes to settle as a planter in Florida. (Page 113) – SN: 070059

1773/07/01 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

Arrival and quartering of the 7th. Recommends that the rejected men of the draughts from tho 31st be sent home. Arrival of Artillery. Asks for an engineer to carry on the works, as 18rge sums are ‘expended on them yearly. (Page 115) – SN: 070060

1773/07/01 – Boston – Thomas Apthorp to General Haldimand

Asks for warrants for subsistence of the 64th. (Page 118) – SN: 070061

1773/07/01 – Michillimakinak – Captain Vattas to General Haldimand

Reports of investigarlons as to the deaths of traders, State of bateaux. Breach of faith of the Saak Indians. The state of the fur trade. (Page 119) – SN: 070062

1773/07/01 – Chevalier Maubec to General Haldimand (in French)

Memorial for protection to him, as he intends settling on the Mississippi in West Florida. (Page 122a) – SN: 070063

1773/07/02 – Portemouth, N. H. – Samuel Holland to General Haldimand

Progress of the surveys. Return of General Wentworth. Arrangements for paying men engaged in surveys, &c. (Page 121) – SN: 070064

1773/07/02 – Portsmouth, N. H. – Samuel Holland to General Haldimand

Relative to the pay of the men of tho 60th employed under him on survey duty, together with correspondence With General Gage on the subject and returns. (Page 123) – SN: 070065

1773/07/03 – Fort Gage – Captain Lord to General Haldimand

Respecting the purchase of lands by Murray from the Indians; he will not allow him (Murray) to settle them. (Page 132) – SN: 070066

1773/07/03 – Detroit, on board H. M. S. Earl of Dunmore – Thomas Robinson to Major Basset

The defenceless state of the vessel. The designs of the Indians and the impossibility of de ending the ship. (Page 129) – SN: 070067

1773/07/03 – Pittsburg – Alexander McKee to General Haldimand

Reports by the Shawanese of the designs of the Wabash Indians against the Ohio settlement. (Page 133) – SN: 070068

1773/07/07 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

Applies for leave of absence to Commissary Cunningham. (Page 134) – SN: 070069

1773/07/07 – Quebec – Colin Drummond to F. Hutchison

With copy of requisition from General Gage. (Page 135) – SN: 070070

1773/07/07 – Halifax – Captain Mackay to General Haldimand

With contingent accounts of the 65th. (Page 136) – SN: 070071

1773/07/08 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

Transports ready to receive the 21st. Returns of troops. Applies for leave for Lieut. Palmer. (Page 137) – SN: 070072

1773/07/08 – Quebec – Commissary Cunningham to General Haldimand

Has communicated his orders for the supply of Quebec flour to the upper posts. Return of stoppages and stores. (Page 138) – SN: 070073

1773/07/09 – Williamsburg – Lord Dunmore to General Haldimand

That he desires to cultivate correspondence with him (Haldimand) as Commander-in-Chief. (Page 140) – SN: 070074

1773/07/10 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

Leave of absence for Captain DePeyster. Review returns sent. (Page 139) – SN: 070075

1773/07/10 – Quebec – Colonel Templer to General Haldimand

Discharge of Walter Lawson. (Page 141) – SN: 070076

1773/07/13 – Detroit – Major Basset to General Gage

Requisitions for arms for the lake vessels. The designs of the Indians. The land force that could be raised if there were arms. (Page 142) – SN: 070077

1773/07/15 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

The 21st embarked; their good behaviour. Asks payment for his advances to the regiment. (Page 144) – SN: 070078

1773/07/17 – Halifax – F. Bruce to General Haldimand

Sending returns, accounts, &c., and asking for warrants for money to meet expenses. Is leaving for England. Appointment of Spaight to carry on the works. (Page 145) – SN: 070079

1773/07/20 – Pittsburg – George Croghan to General Haldimand

Forwarding despatches from Fort Chartres. (Page 148) – SN: 070080

1773/07/21 – St. Augustine – Captain Furlong to General Haldimand

Recruits for the 14th arrived. Asks leave to go to New York. The 14th badly provided with barrack necessaries. (Page 150) – SN: 070081

1773/07/22 – Annapolis – Daniel Delaney to General Haldimand

Respecting the sale of the General’s lands. (Page 149) – SN: 070082

1773/07/25 – Annapolis – Francis Hutchison to General Haldimand

The disposal of the General’s lands. The violent party feeling in the town. (Page 151) – SN: 070083

1773/07/25 – Montreal – G.Maturin to Haldimand

The condition of tho ruins and stores at Crown Point. The necessity of reinforcing the garrison at Ticonderoga. (Page 154) – SN: 070084

1773/07/25 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

Respecting the command of his regiment and court martial on an officer. (Page 180) – SN: 070085

1773/07/27 – Philadelphia – Thomas Willing to General Haldimand

Settlers for the Mississippi discouraged for want of laws and protection. The bad effects of the Spaniards holding the Key. Will assist Mr. Hutchison on his arrival. (Page 157) – SN: 070086

1773/07/28 – St. Augustine – Colonel Carr to General Haldimand

Arrival of Major Connance’s company from Providence. Returns sent. (Page 156) – SN: 070087

1773/07/28 – St. Augustine – Colin Drummond to General Haldimand

Sending temporary warrants and abstracts for tho 7th and 52nd. (Page 159) – SN: 070088

1773/07/29 – Quebec – Commissary Cunningham to General Haldimand

Respecting an error in the stoppage accounts. (Page 160) – SN: 070089

1773/07/30 – Philadelphia – Lieutenant Fowler to General Haldimand

Applies for certificate for a grant of land. 161 – SN: 070090

No date – (New York, July) Brigade Major Moncrieffe to Lt. Col. Nesbitt, 47th.

The unfurnished state of tho barracks under Provincial rule; to get his men as, well satisfied as possible and to conciliate the people in the Jerseys, so as to get all that is possible out of them for the comfort of the men. (Page 162) – SN: 070091

1773/07/30 – St. Augustine – John Moultrie to General Haldimand

Congratulations on promotion and offers of service. Good feeling between the civil and military authorities. (Page 164) – SN: 070092

1773/07/31 – Castle William – Colonel Leslie to General Haldimand

Asks leave for Lieutenant Elliston. (Page 165) – SN: 070093

1773/07/?? – Quebec – Major Williams

Returns of draughts from the 31st to the 52nd that have been discharged as unfit for service. (Page 166) – SN: 070094

1773/08/02 – St. Vincent – George Etherington to General Haldimand

Returns of the 2-60th and of necessaries wanted. (Page 167) – SN: 070095

1773/08/02 – Pensacola – Thomas Hutchison (Hutchins?) to Major Williams

Progress of the works and prospect of obtaining materials. Health of troops good. Asks for sketches that may be useful to him in his map. (Page 169) – SN: 070096

1773/08/03 – Pensacola – Major Dickson to General Haldimand

With returns. Accounts disallowed. Lieut. Governor Durnford preparing to go to England. Proposes to prosecute Marshall for breach of contract for building the blockhouses, &c. (Page 172) – SN: 070097

1773/08/04 – Pensacola – J. Stephenson to General Haldimand

Sending bills of exchange. The misfortunes of Rochon the contractor, &c. (Page 175) – SN: 070098

1773/08/05 – Pallas Transport – Admiral Parry to General Haldimand

Repairs needed to the “Wentworth.” Artillery for .England to go in the “Prince of Wales.” (Page 177) – SN: 070099

1773/08/05 – Quebec – Major Williams to General Haldimand

Respecting the conduct of Ensign Randall of the 52nd. (Page 178) – SN: 070100

No date (August) – Colonel Chavelan to General Haldimand

The regulations as to rations for Artillery on foreign service. (Page 182) – SN: 070101

1773/08/13 – Montreal – Captain Crawford to Captain Hutchison

Sending accounts of the 26th to be certified. (Page 183) – SN: 070102

1773/08/13 – Halifax – F. Bruce to Haldimand

Leave of absence to Ensign Westropp. (Page 184) – SN: 070103

1773/08/13 – Montreal – Colonel Templer to General Haldimand

Relative to pay of volunteers from the 21st Regiment (Page 185) – SN: 070104

1773/08/15 – Antigua – Captain Grandidier to General Haldimand

Asking the General’s influence for his promotion. (Page 186) – SN: 070105

1773/08/18 – New York – General Haldimand to D. Delaney

Respecting the sale of his property in Maryland. 187 – SN: 070106

1773/08/19 – Frederickton – D. Delaney to General Haldimand

Respecting the sale of the lands in Maryland. (Page 192) – SN: 070107

1773/08/19 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

Respecting the death of a loose Canadian woman and trial of soldiers. (Page 195) – SN: 070108

1773/08/20 – William – Colonel Leslie to General Haldimand

Contingent accounts. Scarcity of water in the garrison. (Page 198) – SN: 070109

1773/08/23 – London – Lt. Colonel Christie to General Haldimand

Appointed Lt. Colonel of the 60th. Is coming to New York for Canada. Recommends Louis Genevay for employment. (Page 200) – SN: 070110

1773/08/26 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

Respecting leaves of absence in the 8th or King’s. 203 – SN: 070111

1773/08/27 – Pensacola – J. Stephenson to General Haldimand

Sending bills of exchange and remarks on Lt. Governor Durnford’s debt. Sale of land in the colony stopped. Slanders by Mr. Blackwell. (Page 205) – SN: 070112

1773/08/27 – Quebec – Surgeon Mabane

Certificate of ill-health of Lieutenant Higgins, 52nd. (Page 207) – SN: 070113

1773/08/28 – Detroit – Major Basset

Answer of the Miamis Indians to Sir William Johnson’s speech delivered to them by the Huron-Miamis, 18th August, 1773. (Page 188) – SN: 070114

1773/08/28 – Halifax – George Turner to General Haldimand

Stating the mode of drawing’ for contingent accounts. (Page 208) – SN: 070115

1773/08/28 – Montreal – Colonel Templer to General Haldimand

Will hold a Board of Inquiry regarding the conduct of Captain Anstruther at Crown Point. Hospital mate Rent to Oswegatchie. (Page 209) – SN: 070116

1773/08/28 – Pensacola – Thomas Hutchison (Hutchins?) to General Haldimand

Progress of the works. Bad quality of the tools sent from New York; could to got good on the spot; Lieut. Governor and Mrs. Durnford sailing for home. Respecting his pay. Wants sketches and plan of Lake Ontario. (Page 211) – SN: 070117

1773/0830 – Halifax – John Mackey to General Haldimand

With accounts of the 65th. (Page 202) – SN: 070118

1773/08/31 – Pensacola – J. Stephenson to General Haldimand

Enclosing Rochon’s bill. (Page 217) – SN: 070119

1773/09/02 – Crown Point – Captain De La Place to General Haldimand

Has taken command and is sending off the stores saved from the fire. Bad state of the bridge. Return sent. (Page 218) – SN: 070120

1773/09/02 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

Asking leave of absence for Lieut. Higgins, 52nd. (Page 220) – SN: 070121

1773/09/03 – Philadelphia – Barry Gordon to General Haldimand

That he is on leave of absence from Grenada. (Page 221) – SN: 070122

1773/09/03 – Detroit – Alexander Grant to General Haldimand

Detroit, Niagara and Michillimakinak supplied with provisions. (Page 222) – SN: 070123

1773/09/06 – Castle William – Colonel Leslie to General Haldimand

Orders have been sent to Surgeon Bishop, 64th, to attend a court martial at the Jerseys. (Page 223) – SN: 070124

1773/09/08 – Michillimakinak – Captain Vattas to General Haldimand

The Mining Company at St. Mary’s (Sault Ste. Marie) have recalled their manager. They have had no return from their property, but the charge against the manager is for trading for his Own benefit. Traders gone to wintering grounds. The quantity of furs come down. (Page 224) – SN: 070125

1773/09/09 – Crown Point – Captain De la Place to Captain Sowers

Sends report on the state of the works at Ticonderoga. (Page 225) – SN: 070126

1773/09/09 – Quebec – Colin Drummond

Receipt for ration stoppages. (Page 226) – SN: 070127

1773/09/09 – Quebec – Jones to General Haldimand

Review returns of the 7th Fusiliers. (Page 227) – SN: 070128

1773/09/11 – Montreal – John Carden to General Haldimand

Returning temporary warrants. (Page 228) – SN: 070129

1773/09/13 – Quebebc – Commissary Cunningham to General Haldimand

Acknowledging warrants. He leaves next day; .Alexander McCulloch to act in his absence. (Page 229) – SN: 070130

1773/09/13 – Pensacola – Major Dickson to Haldimand

Deficiency of meat in store. Fresh beef to be served out. Leave of absence for Lieutenant Carrique, Progress of the works. Prospects of a Spanish war. (Page 231) – SN: 070131

1773/09/13 – New York – General Haldimand to Colonel Leslie

Sending leave of absence for Captain Stewart. 64th. (Page l34) – SN: 070132

1773/09/14 – St. Augustine – Major Furlong

Returns of volunteers from the 29th. (Page 230) – SN: 070133

1773/09/16 – Quebec – Colin Drummond to General Haldimand

Returning temporary warrants. (Page 235) – SN: 070134

1773/09/18 – Boston – John Phillips to G. Maturin

Respecting his salary. (Page 236) – SN: 070135

1773/09/18 – Crown Point – Captain De la Place to General Haldimand

Has sent off ordnance stores to Ticonderoga. (Page 237) – SN: 070136

1773/09/22 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

Sending accounts and returns. (Page 238) – SN: 070137

1773/09/24 – St. Augustine – Major Furlong to General Haldimand

Sending returns of volunteers from the 29th. Leave of absence to Captain Stanton. (Page 239) – SN: 070138

1773/09/24 – Crown Point – Ensign Willington to General Haldimand

Has been appointed to the Artillery at Crown Point, and asks for the usual allowance. (Page 240) – SN: 070139

1773/09/24 – Halifax – Colonel Hamilton to General Haldimand

Warrants received. Respecting deserters; a detachment sent in search of them. The works in progress. Contingent accounts. Leave of absence to Captain Fenwick. Officers’ quarters nearly completed. (Page 241) – SN: 070140

1773/09/25 – Clare Castle – Marsh to General Haldimand

Congratulations. Recommends Captain England, 47th, and his brother; asks ensigncy for the latter; state of Ireland tranquil, &c. (Page 245) – SN: 070141

1773/09/26 – St. Augustine – Colonel Carr to General Haldimand

Movements of transports. Few volunteers for the 14th Artillery going home. Difficulties of getting the troops embarked. as shown in detailed journal. (Page 248) – SN: 070142

1773/09/27 – Castle William – Captain Musgrave to General Haldimand

Applying for leave of absence. (Page 254) – SN: 070143

1773/09/28 – Pensacola – H, C. Burnaby to General Haldimand

The good character of John Wield as a seaman, &c. (Page 253) – SN: 070144

1773/09/29 – Annapolis – Daniel Delaney to General Haldimand

Terms proposed for settlement of purchase money of his lands in Maryland. (Page 255) – SN: 070145

1773/09/30 – Detroit – Major Basset to General Haldimand

Prospects of getting on with work in spring. Friendly messages from the Indians, &c. Detachments arrived for the upper posts. Respecting allowances for postage, &c. (Page 257) – SN: 070146

1773/09/30 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

Court martial on Ensign Randall. (Page 259) – SN: 070147

1773 (September) – Crown Point – Captain De la Place to General Haldimand

Survey of repairs to Fort Ticonderoga (see p. 225). (Page 260) – SN: 070148

No date (September) St. Augustine – Colonel Carr to Major Furlong

Leaving instructions issued by Haldimand for the command in East Florida. (Page 388) – SN: 070149

1773/10/01 – Providence – Captain Blackets to General Haldimand

Returns. Death of two officers, Bad state of the barracks the cause of the sickness of the garrison. (Page 261) – SN: 070150

1773/10/01 – Crown Point – Captain De la Place to General Haldimand

Sending garrison returns. Despatch of ordnance stores. Arrival of a detachment of Artillery. (Page 262) – SN: 070151

1773/10/02 – St. Vincent – George Etherington to General Haldimand

Lieut, Brehm gone to join the General, and to inspect clothing on the way Asks that the detachment with Captain Holland be ordered to join.Sickness in the battalion. (Page 263) – SN: 070152

1773/10/02 – Captain Maturin

Remarks on Major Preston’s garrison order as to bateaux, with copy of affidavit as to complaint respecting them. (Page 264) – SN: 070153

1773/10/03 – Montreal – J. Maurer to Major Preston

Explanation as to quarrel about bateaux. (Page 267) – SN: 070154

1773/10/04 – Annapolis – Daniel Delaney to General Haldimand

Respecting money paid on account of Maryland property. (Page 268) – SN: 070155

1773/10/04 – Pittsburg – George Croghan to General Haldimand

Fighting among the Indians. Has sent despatches by an Indian to Detroit. Suit against him for the old barracks. The harm done by the corporal’s guard left to take care of the boats. (Page 269) – SN: 070156

1773/10/04 – Pensacola – Thomas Hutchison (Hutchins?) to General Haldimand

Sketches, to accompany his report on the Mississippi and Iberville, sent. (Page 272) – SN: 070157

1773/10/04 – Pensacola – Thomas Hutchison (Hutchins?) to General Haldimand

Relative to his report on the Mississippi and Iberville with sketches. Sickly state of the garrison at Pensacola. Progress of the works. His expenses on the Mississippi trip. Allowance to brickmakers, (Sketches are not here.) (Page 273) – SN: 070158

1773/10/04 – Montreal – Captain Maturin to Major Preston

Remonstrances as to the change of system with regard to the delivery of bateaux. (Page 276) – SN: 070159

1773/10/05 – Montreal – Captain Maturin to Major Preston

Further respecting the mode of delivering bateaux. (Page 278) – SN: 070160

1773/10/05 – Montreal – Major Preston to Captain Maturin

Respecting the orders for giving out bateaux (see pp. 264-267-216-279). (Page 280) – SN: 070161

1773/10/06 – New York – George Turnbull to Captain Hutchison, 60th

Introducing M. Maisonville and stating his services. (Page 281) – SN: 070162

1773/10/06 – New York – General Haldimand to Thomas Willing

Asking him to receive tho part payment of the purchase-money of his Maryland property. (Page 282) – SN: 070163

1773/10/06 – Pensacola – Major Dickson to General Haldimand

Sickness in the garrison. Progress of the works. Desires to have recruits. (Page 283) – SN: 070164

1773/10/07 – Pensacola – Thomas Hutchison (Hutchins ?) to General Haldimand

Delay in relief of Artillery. Desire. that Mr. Marlow may remain to assist in the works. (Page 284) – SN: 070165

1773/10/07 – New York – Daniel McAlpin to Captain Hutchison, 60th

Recommending M. Maisonville. (Page 286) – SN: 070166

1773/10/10 – New York – General Haldimand to James Stirling

Acknowledges his memorial, &c. Will be of service to him should an opportunity offer. (Page 287) – SN: 070167

1773/10/11 – Montreal – Colonel Templer to J. S. Goddard, and W. Jones

Orders to survey damaged provisions. Survey appended. (Page 288) – SN: 070168

1773/10/11 – Boston – John Phillips to Francis Hutchison

Transmitting papers, &c. (Page 290) – SN: 070169

1773/10/13 – Charleston – Colonel Carr to General Haldimand

The difficulties of getting the regiment embarked ; casualties ; arrival at Charleston; ready to embark for England; Major Butler has applied to be left behind. (Page 291) – SN: 070170

1773/10/14 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Carleton

Slanders on Captain Forster of the 8th. The bad character of the slanderer, Deputy Commissary Tricket. Leave of absence. Punishment of the men accused of ill-treating a woman (see pp. 195 to 197). (Page 293) – SN: 070171

1773/10/15 – Detroit – Major Basset to General Haldimand

Thanks for having ordered arms for lake vessels. Sickness of the troops and insufficiency of Mr. Anthon’s allowance. The wretched state of the Indians. (Page 297) – SN: 070172

1773/10/16 – Montreal – Colonel Templer to General Haldimand

Respecting the dispute about the bateaux. (Page 299) – SN: 070173

1773/10/16 – Montreal – Captain Maturin to General Haldimand

Referring the dispute about bateaux for the General’s determination. (Page 302) – SN: 070174

1773/10/16 – Montreal – Captain Maturin to General Haldimand

Private representations as to the channel through which orders should reach the Quarter Master General’s Department and the necessity of the rules being general, &c. (Page 307) – SN: 070175

1773/10/17 – St. Augustine – Major Furlong to Haldimand

The weakness of the 14th makes it unfit for garrison duty. The mortality at New Providence. (Page 310) – SN: 070176

1773/10/21 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to Haldimand

The illness of the Chaplain (Mr. Carleton). requires him to obtain leave of absence. Deserter to be sent to New York. (Page 311) – SN: 070177

1773/10/23 – Halifax – Governor Legge to Haldimand

Notifying his appointment as Governor of Nova Scotia. Offers to concur with Haldimand. (Page 313) – SN: 070178

1773/10/26 – Quebec – Caleb Stilson to Haldimand

Has handed over papers, &c., relating to Pabos to Peter Haldimand, Asks for a settlement of his claim. (Page 315) – SN: 070179

1773/10/27 – Boston – Thomas Apthorpe to General Haldimand

Applies for warrant for subsistence. (Page 314) – SN: 070180

1773/10/28 – Crown Point – Captain De la Place to Haldimand

Repairs to barracks at Ticonderoga. Barrack deficiencies and wood supplied to Crown Point and Ticonderoga. (Page 317) – SN: 070181

1773/10/28 – Philadelphia – Benjamin Chapman to F. Hutchison

Sending accounts for subsistence of the 18th. Two compagnies are up the Illinois. (Page 319) – SN: 070182

Colonel Templer to General Haldimand

Court of inquiry on Captain Anstruther not yet ordered. His disagreeable situation with his brother officers. His refusal to give up the command at Crown Point to Captain De la Place. (Page 320) – SN: 0701803

1773/10/?? – Crown Point – Captain De la Place to General Haldimand

The papers left with him by Captain Anstruther. Bridge repaired, strong enough for guns to pass over, Bedding wanted. (Page 323) – SN: 070184

1773/11/01 – Castle William – Colonel Leslie to General Haldimand

Sending bill for supplying the garrison with water. (Page 324) – SN: 070185

1773/11/02 – Halifax – A. Goold to General Haldimand

Mr. Desbarres’ snit with Lieut. Governor Franklin, &c. (Page 325) – SN: 070186

1773/11/02 – Halifax – Colonel Hamilton to General Haldimand

Temporary warrants received. Work at the eastern battery. Capture of deserters. Will not sail for Ireland till spring. (Page 327) – SN: 070187

1773/11/02 – Halifax – George Turner to General Haldimand

Sending abstracts of subsistence of the 59th and 65th. (Page 328) – SN: 070188

1773/11/04 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

With list of stores wanted. (Page 329) – SN: 070189

1773/11/04 – Fairfield, Conn. – Thaddeus Burr to General Haldimand

Respecting a deserter found guilty of burglary and ordered to be cropped, whipped and branded on the forehead. Offering to give him up to the military authorities. (Page 330) – SN: 070190

1773/11/06 – Annapolis – Daniel Delaney to General Haldimand

Settlement for the purchase of Maryland property. (Page 332) – SN: 070191

1773/11/06 – Ticonderoga – Captain De la Place to General Haldimand

The necessary witnesses sent down to Montreal to give evidence as to the burning of Crown Point. Has taken command at Ticonderoga and left careful men at Crown Point. The delay of Captain Anstruther glving up command, &c. (Page 335) – SN: 070192

1773/11/06 – Annapolis – Daniel Delaney to General Haldimand

The settlement for the purchase of the Maryland property. (Page 337) – SN: 070193

1773/11/11 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

Transmitting temporary warrants, &c. (Page 340) – SN: 070194

1773/11/15 – Detroit – Major Basset to General Haldimand

Indians quiet. Introducing Captain Andrews of the armed schooner, “General Gage.” (Page 341) – SN: 070195

1773/11/15 – Castle William – Colonel Lealie to General Haldimand

Sending temporary warrants. (Page 342) – SN: 070196

1773/11/16 – Portsmouth, N. H. – Samuel Holland to Haldimand

Subsistence for detachment employed by him in surveying. Has drawn for that and the clothing. (Page 343) – SN: 070197

1773/11/18 – Quebec – Colin Drummond to Haldimand

Transmitting warrants for subsistence of 7th and 52nd. (Page 345) – SN: 070198

1773/11/20 – New York – General Haldimand to Hugh Wallace

Respecting the disposal of the amount received from the sale of property in Maryland. (Page 346) – SN: 070199

1773/11/20 – New York – General Haldimand to D. Delaney

Thanks for his disposal of the property in Maryland. (Page 347) – SN: 070200

1773/11/26 – Montreal – George Maturin to General Haldimand

Provisions sent to the upper posts. Cost of transportation of clothing to Oswegatchie.

Ordnance from Ticonderoga could not be brought to Lachine for the upper posts owing to bad roads. Asking for now sails for Captain Friend’s armed vessel on Lake Champlain; also new colours. (Page 349) – SN: 070201

1773/11/26 – New York – Colonel Christie to General Haldimand

Asking for certificate as to his title to receive tho bounty of 5,000 acres. (Page 352) – SN: 070202

1773/11/27 – Montreal – Colonel Templer to General Haldimand

Proceedings of the court of inquiry as to the burning of Fort at Crown Point ave been sent. Petition respecting lands inquired into. (Page 353) – SN: 070203

1773/12/05 – Ticonderoga – Captain De In Place to General Haldimand

Monthly returns of garrison at Ticonderoga. Apologies for ordering bedding. (Page 355) – SN: 070204

1773/12/08 – Pensacola – Major Dickson to General Haldimand

Delay of sailing of transport with troops owing to bad weather. The progress of the works and the necessity for officers to superintend. Non commissioned officers to go to England to recruit. Chaplain appointed. Respecting stores and the need of a fresh supply, &c. (Page 380) – SN: 070205

1773/12/08 – Pensacola – Thomas Hutchison (Hutchins?) to General Haldimand

Respccting Miller, a contractor on the works, drawing irregularly for his account. (Two letters). (Page 356) – SN: 070206

1773/12/10 – Montreal – Colonel Templer to General Haldimand

Explanatory of expenditures at Montreal, referred to by Colonel Jones (pp. 363 to 365). (Page 370) – SN: 070207

1773/12/15 – Castle William – Colonel Leslie to General Haldimand

The Sons of Liberty and the tea ships. The proceedings of the Committees. The Governor at his country seat. Troops will do their duty. Tea agents have taken refuge with him (Leslie). (Page 360) – SN: 070208

1773/12/16 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

Death of a sergeant, 52nd. Estimates of repairs to garrisons and outposts. Temporary repairs to Three Rivers. Exorbitant charges for repairs at Montreal. Has refused Colonel Templer to certify the accounts. (Page 363) – SN: 070209

1773/12/17 – St. Augustine – C. Fordyce to General Haldimand

Sending returns. Death and removal St. Augustine. of officers. (Page 366) – SN: 070210

1773/12/17 – Montreal – Town-Major Hughes to General Haldimand

Explaining the expenditures at Montreal, referred to by Colonel Jones (see pp. 363 to 365). (Page 367) – SN: 070211

1773/12/24 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

Sending regimental accounts. Has charged law expenses at the trial of soldiers charged with murder and acquitted. (Page 373) – SN: 070212

1773/12/24 – Quebec – Colonel Jones to General Haldimand

The distribution of troops and suggestions for the changes to be made. The temptations to young officers at Quebec to spend money, and for soldiers to form improper connections. (Page 374) – SN: 070213

1773/12/24 – Castle William – Lieutenant Bowes to F. Hutchison

Sending contingent and other accounts of the 64th. (Page 377) – SN: 070214

1773/12/25 – Halifax – John Mackay to F. Hutchison

Sending contingent accounts. (Page 378) – SN: 070215

1773/12/26 – Niagara – F. Smith to General Haldimand

Bill drawn for Indian accounts. The Senecas come in pretty frequently, but not their head chiefs, who will not probably come till the murder of four Canadians is settled for. Indians peaceable. (Page 379) – SN: 070216

1773/12/30 – Montreal – G. Maturin to General Haldimand

Sending returns. Concerning the dispute with Major Preston respecting the bateaux. Sending accounts for warrants. (Page 384) – SN: 070217

1773/12/30 – Quebec – Commissary McCulloch to General Haldimand

Sending accounts of stop- pages, &c. (Page 387) – SN: 070218

No date – (1773) – James Stephenson to F. Hutchison

Introducing M. Maisonville. (Probably October ; see:p.251). (Page 390) – SN: 070219

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