1788/01/06 – Woodield – A. Mabane to General Haldimand
Confusion in the Province The petition for a Legislative Assembly in opposition to the addresses for a continuance of the old system. Counter petitions getting up. The factions desperate since the return of Rope. Them bad effects of want of decision. (Page 1) – SN: 077001
1788/01/07 – Aberdeen – Lieutenant Prevost to General Haldimand
His desire to exchange into a new regiment for the East Indies, so that he may be able 10 pay his debts. (Page 4) – SN: 077002
1788/01/10 – Quebec – Major Mathews to General Haldimand
Respecting the Hay and DuCalvet suits. The endless discords in the Province make complete chasms between friends. The critical position of Mr. Mabane’s affairs. Williams in trouble. No hopes of selling the property (Montmorency). (Page 6) – SN: 077003
1788/01/10 – London – Lord Amherst to Haldimand
Recommending that Captain Deschambault pay the difference to Captain Fraser, who desires to go, on half pay. (Page 9) – SN: 077004
1788/01/23 – Aberdeen – Lieutenant Prevost to Haldimand
Respecting his debts and explaining his motive in writing a previous letter. (Page 10) – SN: 077005
1788/01/27 – Marseilles – Colonel Gugy to Haldimand (In French)
Asking advice as to whether he should go to Canada at the request of Miss Wilkinson, to look after the affairs of his late brother. (Page 12) – SN: 077006
1788/01/29 – London – Lord Amherst to Haldimand
Informing him of the exchange between Deschambault and Fraser. The promotion of Major Harris to the Lt. Colonelcy, &c. (Page 14) – SN: 077007
1788/02/04 – James Bone to Mr. Anger
Respecting General Haldimsnd’s boat, horses, &c. (Page 15) – SN: 077008
1788/02/06 – Quebec – Jenkin Williams to Haldimand
Stating the circumstances under which he received and transmitted the papers of the investigation on the past administration of justice in the Province, for which he is accused of neglect as Clerk of the Council. (Page 16) – SN: 077009
1788/02/21 – Quebec – Major Mathews to Haldimand
Messrs. McGill and Powell, of Montreal, and Mr. T. Coffin, are sitting as commissioners on Mr. Cochrane’s accounts, Evidence has been led as to his (Haldimand’s) disapprobation of Cochrane giving credit for Treasury bills. Private messages. (Page 20) – SN: 077010
1788/02/22 – Quebec – James McGill to A. Mabane
Joint letter from Commissioners on the Cochrane accounts, asking evidence as to returns sent of balances due on bills of exchange in 1781, and whether General Haldimand notified his disapproval of the increase of debt by Shaw & Fraser. (Page 26) – SN: 077011
1788/02/23 – Chemptres – James Bone to Mr. Anger
To inform General Haldimand of the progress he is making with the boats, &c. (Page 23) – SN: 077012
1788/02/23 – Woodield – A. Mabane to James McGill et al.
Answer to letter (p, 26) of tho Commissioners on the Cochrane accounts, that Cochrane’s proceedings were not sanctioned by General Haldimand, 27 – SN: 077013
1788/02/25 – Woodield – A. Mabane to General Haldimand
The appointment of Messrs. Powell and McGill to investigate the affairs of Cochrane, is a proof of Lord Dorchester’s want of knowledge of men and things in the Province. His Lordship entangled with Mr. Smith (Chief Justice). The infirm state of His Lordship’s health. (Page 24) – SN: 077014
1788/03/17 – Quebec – Major Mathews to General Haldimand
Thanks for appointment of his nephew to the 60th. Private nows of Haldimand’s movements received. Anxiety as to the result of the investigation into the conduct of the judges. Reported that Major Holland has been robbed. Loss of Haldimand’s effects in the transport, Condition of Montmorency. Proposals for sale of it and Pabos. (Page 28) – SN: 077015
1788/03/18 – Geneva – Count Pictet to General Haldimand (in French)
The disappointment his brother has received in seeing Captain Benson promoted to a majority over his head. Asks Haldimand’s influence to obtain a brevet majority for his brother, Captain Pictet. (Page 31) – SN: 077016
1788/03/21 – Montreal – General Christie to General Haldimand
The confusion caused by tho proceedings of the Attorney General supported by the Chief Justice to upset the Quebec Act and to introduce an inundation of Americans. The Chief Justice’s attack on the judges. Lord Dorchester’s noninterference; his precarious state of health and prospect of Haldimand succeeding. He intends to go home in summer as he sees no hope of employment. The promotions in the 60th. No hope of selling Montmorency. (Page 33) – SN: 077017
1788/04/05 – Lausanne – Traytorrens to Haldimand (in French)
Recommending Mr. Brun de Morges. (Page 36) – SN: 077018
1788/04/16 – Chemptre – No address.
Respecting boats. (Page 37) – SN: 077019
1788/06/01 – London – General Clarke to General Haldimand
Respecting the exchange between Captains Hepburn and Romer. (Page 38) – SN: 077020
1788/06/10 – Quebec – Jenkin Williams to General Haldimand
Brigadier Hope going to London; hopes that he may do some good for the Province, Mrs. Monk has taken her passage. Mr. Mabane busy. He (Williams) and Mabane have been roughly handled. The original papers connected with the conduct of the judges returned. The condition of Montmorency. (Page 60) – SN: 077021
1788/06/15 – Quebec – Major Mathews to General Haldimand
The departure of Mrs. Monk regretted; the public would rather have allowed her husband to go. No hope of selling or letting Montmorency. The 53rd not to be relieved this year. 63 – SN: 077022
1788/07/31 – Montreal – Major Mathews to General Haldimand
Captain Gotsched’s desire to remain in Canada. Lord Dorchester at Montreal preparing for a tour in the new settlements. He (Mathews) and Coffin go with him. Has no desire for an excursion among the vagabond race. Has been sued for one of his decisions. (Page 65) – SN: 077023
1788/08/18 – Montreal – Major Prevost to General Haldimand
Reporting the state of his (Haldimand’s) lands in Pennsylvania and proposals for their settlements (Page 67) – SN: 077024
1788/08/24 – Pennsylvania – F. Deschambault to General Haldimand (in French)
Has had a passage of eight weeks from Gravesend; the character of Mr. Lymburner and how he speaks of all in authority. The Canadians petitioning for the continuance of the Quebec Act. Lord Dorchester supports this. Chief Justice Smith and Monk full of innovations. Lanaudière has settled two hundred rebels on his seigniory at St. Anne’s. Lord Dorchester leaves every thing to Chief Justice Smith. (Page 72) – SN: 077025
1788/08/24 – Montreal – Genevay to General Haldimand (in French)
His reasons for not writing fully to Brigadier Hope. Aknowledgements for kindness to himself and others. The gratifymg change in M. Deschambault’s tone. Major Mathews has gone with Lord Dorchester. The progress of the suits against the late Mr. Gugy. (Page 75) – SN: 077026
1788/08/?? – Kirchheim, Poland – Roderer de Diesberg to the same (in French)
Respecting a cook. (Page 79) – SN: 077027
1788/09/02 – Mex – Severey to General Haldimand (in French)
The death of M. de Traytorrens. Invites the General to stay with him, &c. (Page 81) – SN: 077028
1788/09/02 – Meudon – J. Terroux to General Haldimand (in French)
Congratulating the Generalon his success, &c. (Page 83) – SN: 077029
1788/09/05 – Lausanne – Colonel Williamoz to General Haldimand (in French)
Regrets that he had missed seeing the General. 84 – SN: 077030
1788/09/08 – Morat – Rev. J. Herrenschvandt to General Haldimand (in French)
Congratulations on his return to Yverdun, &c. (Page 85) – SN: 077031
1788/09/12 – London – General Bude to Haldimand (in French)
Expresses regret or the death of his friend at Yverdun, Death of Cunningham. Private messages. The king’s health greatly improved. Lord Heathfield has had a shock of paralysis. (Page 87) – SN: 077032
1788/09/30 to 1788/10/24 – London – Board of Council to Lord Dorchester
Report of the Board of Council appointed to hear Mr. Gray, on the charges made by him. whilst he acted in the absence of the Solicitor General, for the recovery of certain debts due on bills of exchange sold on credit by Hon. Mr. Cochrane, with accompanying documents. 39 – SN: 077033
1788/10/01 – Montreal – F. Desehambault to Haldimand (in French)
Kind messages, &c. Lord Dorchester’s policy. Mr. Smith’s change of tone has annoyed
the merchants. Americans only are in favour to the exclusion of the new and old subjects, who show their dissatisfaction. Lanaudière supports Smith through self interest, and intends to put 200 rebel American families in St. Anne’s and Maskinonge. Mabane has become more popular. Decision of the policy looked for in spring, Private news. (Page 90) – SN: 077034
1788/19/09 – La Prairie – Ensign Forneret to Haldimand (in French)
Sending aeknowledgments and his desire to change into the 1st Battalion, &c. (Page 92) – SN: 077035
Lord Walsingham to Haldimand
Thanks for surveys and desires further information as to the road from Halifax to Quebec. (Page 94) – SN: 077036
1788/10/23 – Woodield – A. Mabane to Haldimand
Mr. Gray sails for London, he will be of great use in the approaching discussions in Parliament as to Canada. Lord Dorchester’s timidity. Mr. Gray has incurred the rancour of Chief Justice Smith and others for his attachment to Mabane. Hopes he may profit by any change in the law offices. Lymburner goes to agitate for a change. The clergy, noblesse and proprietors are opposed to it, and the Canadians would have repeated their memorial to continue the Quebec Act, but for tho assurance of Lord Dorchester. What the Seminary is doing. The agitation caused by the grant of the Jesuits’ lands. (Apparently refers to the grant of them made to Lord Amherst). The return of Brigadier Hope looked for. 95 – SN: 077037
1788/10/23 – Montreal – Genevay to Haldimand (in French)
Expected arrival of Brigadier Hope. Anxiety to know tho decision as to his (Genevay’s) situation. Private matters. (Page 98) – SN: 077038
1788/10/24 – Quebec – Major Mathews to Haldimand
Has received letters; thanks for the General having spoken in favour of Mr. Mabane and Mr. Williams to Brigadier Hope. Mabane’s imprudent manner of speaking. The emnity to him of the Chief Justice, who has great influence over Lord Dorchester. Lord Dorchester’s good intentions, but the dangerous influence of the Chief Justice, whom no one else trusts. His conduct on the bench. The character and abilities of Mr. Gray. The progress of settlement from Lake St. Francis to 50 miles above Cataraqui and from Toronto to Niagara, &c. Respecting Montmorency and Pabos. Will go home with his regiment. The honourable conduct of Captain Scott whilst commanding at Mackinaw. (Page 101) – SN: 077039
1788/10/25 – Quebec – Major Mathews to Haldimand
Asks, by Lord Dorchester’s desire, for a copy of the proceedings of the board on the losses by citizens of Quebec during the siege. (Page 106) – SN: 077040
1788/10/25 – Quebec – Jenkin Williams to Haldimand
The-illtreatment he and his son have received from Chief Justice Smith. Expected arrival of the Lieut.-Governor (Brigadier Hope) &c. (Page 107) – SN: 077041
1788/10/25 – Quebec – A. Mabane to Haldimand
Brigadier Hope’s efforts in London; trusts their success may be shown in his transactions. States his (Mabane’s) course towards Chief Justice Smith and Lord Dorchester. Address from Montreal Canadians on the subject of the Quebec Act. The pretensions of Lymburner; Mabane’s view of his demands and those of his associates who usually move in public meetings, and their objects. Alarm caused by the grant of the Jesuits’ estates. The action of the Seminary in abetting the designs of those who seek for a change of the laws. (Page 109) – SN: 077042
1788/11/08 – Woodfield – A. Mabane to Haldimand
Arrival of Brigadier Hope has encouraged the friends of Government. The evil effects of delay in the decision 01 the investigation as to the judges; abuse of the courts made use of to induce the London merchants to join in the cry for a Legislative Assembly. Apprehensions of the upper posts being attacked by Americans. Lord Dorchester’s plans of raising militia. The orders ‘not to settle the lands on the frontiers of New England. The suspicious conduct of Caldwell’s settlers. The illegality of the Act creating courts outside of the limits of the Province attended with danger. The confusion in the Province and the indifference to the rights of the Crown. (Page 112) – SN: 077043
1788/11/08 – Quebec – Jenkin Williams to Haldimand
The object of Mr. Gray in going home. The good effects of Brigadier Hope’s return. Lord Dorchester is well. The judges anxious to see Monk dismissed, and to have Chief Justice Smith punished. The return of the original papers has relieved his anxiety, &c. (Page 116) – SN: 077044
1788/11/08 – Quebec – Major Mathews to Haldimand
Repairs to Montmorency. Arrival and illness of Brigadier Hope. The unfortunate position of Mabane and Williams, tile latter of whom runs the risk of losing his office. Gray’s merits. (Page 118) – SN: 077045
1788/11/24 – Geneva – de Salgas to Haldimand (in French)
Asking the General’s intercession on behalf of Robert Bolle. (Page 120) – SN: 077046
1788/11/24 – Geneva – de Salgas to Haldimand (in French)
Respecting the illness ot the King. Private messages, &c. (Page 121) – SN: 077047
1788/12/25 – Quebec – Major Mathews to Haldimand
The claims, counter claims, &c., will give Parliament enough to do to settle. Canadian affairs. The bad state of feeling in Canada. The growing unpopularity of the chief justice; the denial of the merchants that they desired Mr. Monk to go the length he did against the judges. The conduct of Dr. Mabane, Williams has resigned his office to practice. Mabane’s pecuniary difficulties. The continued indisposition of Brigadier Hope. (Page 124) – SN: 077048
1789/01/05 – New York – Colonel Maunsell to Haldimand
Asking how Mr. Barton Prevost can obtain a license to practice law in Jamaica. (Page 128) – SN: 077049
1789/03/08 – Calais – Captain Freeman to Haldimand
His opinion of Paris. Restoration of the King’s health, &c. (Page 134) – SN: 077050
1789/03/17 – London – Captain Freeman to Haldimand
News of friends. The King’s entire recovery. Tile disgrace of the Marquis of Lothian; the King’s displeasure at the Duke of Queensberry and Lord Malmesbury’s recall The rejoicings on the King’s recovery. Affairs of Mrs. Prevost and General Christie to be submitted to arbitrators. Quebec becoming a little Boston. Lord Dorchester’s transfer of Colonel Harris to another battalion of the 60th, &c. (Page 136) – SN: 077051
1789/03/24 – Meudon – Jacques Terrollx to Haldimand (in French)
Respeoting his (Terroux’s) lands in Acadia. (Page 139) – SN: 077052
1789/03/30 – Brienne – A. Wildermeld to Haldimand (in French)
Relections upon the state of Europe and the opportunity there is for Britain to obtain Swiss troops on advantageous terms. (Page 141) – SN: 077053
1789/04/07 – Geneva – de Salgas to Haldimand (in Prenoh)
Giving his reasons for not accepting Haldimand’s invitation to accompany him to London. (Page 144) – SN: 077054
1789/04/13 – Quebec – Major Mathews to Haldimand
Death of Brigadier Hope. Anxiety as to the result of the King’s illness. (Page 147) – SN: 077055
1789/04/13 – A. Mabane to Haldimand
Death of General Hope. (Page 148) – SN: 077056
1789/04/14 – Geneva – de Salgas to Haldimand (in French)
That he and Mr. Cramer will come to Yverdun to meet Haldimand. Rumours of the King’s intention to visit Hanover. (Page 149) – SN: 077057
1789/04/28 – Geneva – de Salgas to Haldimand (in French)
Respecting his visit to Yverdun. The King has given Prince Edward command of the 7th Fusiliers, The Kiag’s visit to Hanover. Death of the Emperor reported from Milan. (Page 150) – SN: 077058
1789/04/29 – Bâle – Bertrand Haldimand to Haldimand (in French)
That he is executing the commissions for Haldimand. Has. procured engravings, &c. (Page 152) – SN: 077059
1789/05/08 – Geneva – de Salgas to Haldimand (inFrench)
The 7th Fusiliers at Edinburgh. Arrival of Prince Augustus from Hyères. Sends commissions, &c. The Emperor better. Anxiety as to the proceedings of the States General in Paris. Tumults in that city. Reported intrigues and gathering of troops. (Page 154) – SN: 077060
1789/05/10 – Nancy – S. Lemoine to Haldimand (in French)
Asking his influence to obtain a place. (Page 157) – SN: 077061
1789/05/14 – Rocbert Devillers to Haldimand (in French)
Urging the necessities of her nephew Lemoine (see p. 157) and asking Haldimand’s influence in his favour. (Page 158) – SN: 077062
1789/05/20 – Turin – François Long to Haldimand (in French)
Giving an account of the suicide of his (Haldimand’s) nephew, a partner in Long’s business, and asking assistance to help the firm in their financial embarrassment. (Page 161) – SN: 077063
1789/05/29 – Bains – Captain Traytorrens to Haldimand (in French)
Relating to the suicide of Haldimand’s nephew, Henry. (Page 164) – SN: 077064
1789/06/08 – Woodfield – A. Mabane to Haldimand
The loss to the Province by the death of General Hope. The King’s recovery. The anxiety of the Canadians at the dreaded changes by the regency. His own dread of the fate of the investigation into the conduct of the judges. The dismissal of Monk as Attorney·General and appointment of Gray. The satisfaction this gives to the friends of Government. The dismissal of Monk not an exculpation of the judges, who, he thinks, are entitled to compensation. Puts forward his claim to be appointed Lieut.-Governor. Remarks on the present system of Governorship. (Page 172) – SN: 077065
1789/06/09 – Yverdun – Bertrand Haldimand to Haldimand (in French)
The death of his brother Henry. Respecting the building of his (the General’s) house. Family news. (Page 177) – SN: 077066
1789/06/11 – Niagara – James Peachey to Haldimand
Sending drawings of the falls, &c. Confusion at the Mohawk Village on account of white men settling. (Page 183) – SN: 077067
1789/06/16 – Canterbury – F. Mieville to Haldimand (in French)
Thanks for favours. (Page 185) – SN: 077068
1789/06/27 – Woodfield – A. Mabane to Haldimand
Summarizing his last letter (pp. 72 to 76). Fears that Chief J ustice Smith will exert his influence to get Lord Dorchester to have the decision as to the judges referred to Canada. Petition in favour of Mr. Monk. The relation between him and the chief justice. The conduct of the latter and his unaccountable influence over Lord Dorchester. He has created more trouble since being chief justice than all his predecessors. No necessity for a chief justice in Canada being an English lawyer. The changes that have taken place in the upper country; the evident intention to introduce emigrants from the United States, which will involve the loss of the colony. (Page 187) – SN: 077069
1789/06/28 – Yverdun – Bertrand Haldimand to Haldimand (in French)
Respecting the General’s house at Champetit. (Page 193) – SN: 077070
1789/07/01 – St. Cierge – Bourgeois to Haldimand (in French)
Asking his influence in favour of his (Bourgeois’) nephew. (Page 195) – SN: 077071
1789/07/08 – Falmouth – F. Devos to Haldimand (in French)
Arrival and detention at Falmouth, &c. List of debts attached. (Page 196) – SN: 077072
1789/07/08 – London – General Haldimand
Certificate of Captain Tonge’s service in the Naval Department, Canada. (Page 199) – SN: 077073
1789/07/17 – F. Deschambault to General Haldimand (in French)
Acknowledgments. Will remit what he owes as soon as possible. (Page 200) – SN: 077074
1789/07/?? – Quebec – Alexander Gray
State of bills of costs and extra fees, &c., paid to Solicitor-General Williams in 1784. (Page 212) – SN: 077075
1789/07/21 – London – Tessier to General Haldimand (in French)
Asking payment for the expenses of the Fête at the Pantheon. (Page 201) – SN: 077076
1789/07/27 – Quebec – A. Mabane to Haldimand
The 53rd to sail; Major Matthews goes with the regiment. The chagrin of Lord Dorchester at the dismissal of Monk and appointment of Gray; how accounted for. Arrangement respecting Cochrane’s debts. The constitution of the commission on the Cochrane claims. Coffin the only honest man on it. Powell appointed judge at Detroit, an evidence of the views of Dorchester’s administration. The unfortunate effect of Hope’s death. The tendency of the emigration to the upper country from the United Btates is to leave the Province an easy prey to the Americans. Proposed change in the tenure of loyalist lands. (Page 203) – SN: 077077
1789/07/30 – Quebec – Alex. Gray, no address (apparently to Mr. Davidson)
Enclosing the reports of the Board of Council (pp. 39 to 59) and giving his remarks on his (Gray’s) claim. (Page 206) – SN: 077078
1789/07/31 – Woodfield – A. Mabane to General Haldimand
The dissatisfaction in London with Chief Justice Smith. Could he not be removed to Nova Scotia? (Page 211) – SN: 077079
1789/07/31 – Quebec – General Christie to General Haldimand
Arrival after eleven weeks’ passage. Death of General Hope. Reports that .Carleton is to be transferred from New Brunswick to Quebec as Lieut. Governor, so as to give the country to the two brothers. The evil influence of Chief Justice Smith. Mr. Gray luckily appointed Attorney General. (Page 214) – SN: 077080
1789/07/31 – Quebec – Captain Freeman to General Haldimand
Arrival in six weeks. The sailing of Major Mathews. The Yankee inluences in the country; the reign of King Log. The appointment of Gray as Attorney General a good omen. The secret joy of the American party at the death of Hope. Reports as to his successor–Brigadier Carleton or Dr. Mabane. The merits of the latter. Lord and Lady Dorchester’s unpopularity. Society gossip, Arrival of General Christie. His law suits with Caldwell about some useless lands. Friendly messages. (Page 216) – SN: 077081
1789/07/31 – Quebec – Alexander Gray to General Haldimand
Asking his influence to have a. proper settlement of his (Gray’s) claims tor charges in the Cochrane suits. His appointment as Attorney General. (Page 220) – SN: 077082
1789/07/31 – Quebec – Jenkin Williams to General Haldimand
Major Mathews will inform him (Haldimand) of the state of affairs in the Province. The appointment of Mr. Gray to the Attorney Generalship does not please Lord Dorchester. His own disappointment. Resignation of Judge Southouse, Rumoured appointment of Major Upham. The appointments of Ogden and Powell. He himself left without promotion, because he cannot be spared where he is, &c. (Page 222) – SN: 077083
1789/08/01 – Quebec – Captain Freeman to General Haldimand
Acknowledgments of kindness. (Page 224) – SN: 077084
1789/08/01 – Quebec – F. Baby to General Haldimand (in French)
Friendly letter. (Page 226) – SN: 077085
1789/08/01 – Quebec – F. Deschembault to General Haldimand (in French)
Respecting his own private affairs. The friends of Hope have no chance now. Desires to be placed on the new Canadian battalions, to assist in forming them, &c. (Page 227) – SN: 077086
1789/08/14 – Niagara – Joseph Brant to General Haldimand
Thanks for books sent. Has had trouble to form the Indians into a Confederacy. Has received his pension. The few Mohawks settled in the Bay of Quinté have been the means of dividing the nation. The gold watch promised by Mr. Nepean turns out to be only gilt. (Page 229) – SN: 077087
1789/08/24 – Quebec – K. Chandler to General Haldimand
Asks the General’s influence to procure an ensigncy for his adopted son. 231 – SN: 077088
1789/08/27 – Yverdun
Copy of the will of J. R. Traytorrens. (Page 231) – SN: 077089
1789/09/01 – Niagara – Captain Wickham to Haldimand
Asks the General’s interest for promotion, and states his long services. (Page 233) – SN: 077090
1789/09/03 – Marseilles – Pillichody to Haldimand (in French)
Desires to be admitted into the 60th. (Page 235) – SN: 077091
1789/09/07 – Mandrot to Haldimand (in French)
Respecting a M. de Croussar. The progress of the French Revolution. (Page 236) – SN: 077092
1789/09/08 – Treasury – Thomas Steele to Haldimand
Desires on the part of the Treasury to know whether the sum awarded to Mr. Gray be less than he was led to expect on taking charge of the Cochrane suits. (Page 237) – SN: 077093
1789/09/08 – London – General Haldimand to the Treasury
That Mr. Gray is entitled to compensation for his serviees in the Cochrane suits, the amount to be ascertained. by comparison of other professional charges in the suits (see p. 237). (Page 238) – SN: 077094
1789/09/13 – Montreal, England (sic) – Lord Amherst to Haldimand
Will attend to Mieville’s wishes. The excellent state of the King’s health. (Page 240) – SN: 077095
1789/09/16 – Montreal, England (sic) – Lord Amherst to Haldimand
Reports the death of M. Durand and application of M Mieville (Page 241) – SN: 077096
1789/09/18 – Canterbury – F. Mieville to Haldimand (in French)
Stating his disappointment and the kindness of Lord and Lady Amherst, with certificate. (Page 242) – SN: 077097
1789/09/30 – Niagara – Lieut. Colonel Harris to the Treasury
No word of the clothing for Niagara. the 1-60th. Statement of clothing, &c., wanted. Complains of the number of subalterns absent (two letters). (Page 246) – SN: 077098
1789/10/01 – Quebec – A. Mabane to Haldimand
Arrival of Haldlmand’s nephew. Unfortunate effects of Hope’s death. Report that Colonel Carleton will succeed. The Federal Government established in the States. The influx of Americans preparing for an easy conquest of the upper country. If things go wrong by mistakes in England it is not for want of informafion. Anticipations of evil from the division of the Provinces. (Page 250) – SN: 077099
1789/10/01 – Niagara – Deschambault to Haldimand (in French)
Arrival of Devos. Personal news. Delays in decision by the resignatien of Judge Southouse. Chief Justice Smith does what he likes; every office given to Americans. General dissatisfaction. Lord Dorchester’s entire reliance on Chief Justice Smith. Apprehensions from the appointment of Col. Carleton. The Indians in the upper country at war with the Americans who are raising troops. (Page 252) – SN: 077100
1789/10/10 – Quebec – Devos to Haldimand (in French)
The wretched financial condition of Major Holland and other personal news. (Page 257) – SN: 077101
1789/10/12 – Newhouse – F. Christ in to Haldimand (in French)
Personal acknowledgments, &c. (Page 259) – SN: 077102
1789/10/19 – Montreal – General Christie to Haldimand
Has had a long voyage. Political dissensions. The English and Americans joined by the Sulpiciens calling for a Legislative Assembly. The Canadians opposed to it. The evil effects anticipated from the influx of the speciously styled loyalists. The bad influence of Chief Justice Smith. (Page 261) – SN: 077103
1789/10/20 – Woodield – A. Mabane to Haldimand
Arrival of provisions; not needed owing to good crops, &c. Craigie carries home material to refute the pamphlet. (Presumably, that circulated by Du Calvet.) Little hopes of justice for the judges in England, Lord Dorchester being unfriendly. Trusts Smith may not escape. Holland has had palsy. Major Clavie can give information about the upper country, where there is a wrong system. (Page 263) – SN: 077104
1789/10/24 – Quebec – Captain Freeman to Haldimand
Accounts of Mr. Devos’ progress. Illness of Major Holland. Rumours as to changes in the Government. Respecting Mr. Mabane and the wishes of Mr. Williams for his son. Scarcity last year is more than made up this year, &c. (Page 266) – SN: 077105
1789/10/25 – Quebec – Jenkin Williams to Haldimand
Arrival of Mr. Devos. Mr. Monk going home. Believes that he will do all that malice can suggest against Dr. Mabane and him (Williams). (Page 273) – SN: 077106
1789/10/25 – Quebec – F. Devos to Haldimand (in French)
Illness of Major Holland. &c. Marriage of Captain St. Ours. The progress of his own education. (Page 274) – SN: 077107
1789/10/26 – Detroit – Major Murray to Haldimand – SN: 077108
Recommending Ensign Forneret for promotion. (Page 276) – SN: 077109
1789/11/01 – Yverdun – Mandrot to Haldimand (in French)
Sending his accounts. Arrival of Mr. Buller &c. (Page 278) – SN: 077110
1789/11/06 – Woodield – A. Mabane to Haldimand
Respecting Major Holland’s illness and application that his (Holland’s) son should succeed him. (Page 277) – SN: 077111
1789/11/10 – Quebec – Count Dupre to Haldimand (In French)
Applying for indemnification for losses caused by the rebels during the siege of Quebec. (Page 280) – SN: 077112
1789/11/10 – Quebec – Major Holland to Haldimand
That he has sent his son to London to obtain the succession to the office of surveyor. (Page 281) – SN: 077113
1789/11/18 – Niagara – Lieut. Colonel Harris to Haldimand
Thanks. Will attend to Mr. Devos. Encloses Surgeon Muirhead’s application for leave to retire. (Page 283) – SN: 077114
1789/11/28 – Philadelphia – Augustus Prevost to Haldimand (in French)
Respecting the lands of General Haldimand in Pennsylvania, He (Prevost) intends to settle in Canada or Jamaica. (Page 129) – SN: 077115
1789/12/12 – Montreal – General Christie to Haldimand
The influx of Americans. The course of Chief Justice Smith in reversing all judgments of the Court of Common Pleas. Reported that Lord Dorchester goes home; nobody so fit to succeed as Haldimand Personal news. (Page 284) – SN: 077116
1789/12/20 – Durham – Lieutenant Kearsley to Haldimand
That he is at home on leave of absence, and asks continued leave should it be necessary. (Page 286) – SN: 077117
1789/??/?? – London – General Haldimand
Certificate of appointments of Captain Tonge, Naval Department, Canada. (Page 287) – SN: 077118
1790/01/06 – London – Ross and Ogilvie to Colonel Harris, I-60th
Respecting the clothing of his battalion. (Page 288) – SN: 077119
1790/01/07 – Berthier – F. Devos to A. F. Haldimand (in French)
That he has drawn on him. (Page 290) – SN: 077120
1790/01/24 – Yverdun – P. Puller to James Ehinguer (in French)
Complaining of his grievances owing to the conduct of the coachman, &c. (Page 292) – SN: 077121
1790/02/01 – St. Catharines – Captain Tonge to General Haldimand
Respecting his memorial and that of other officers of the Provincial Marine. (Page 295) – SN: 077122
1790/02/06 – Woodield – A. Mabane to General Haldimand
The confusion in Canada. Reported application of Lord Dorchester for leave of absence. Objections to it. Reported successors to Brigadier Hope. Prospects for a House of Assembly. Tenure of loyalist lands to be free and common soccage. Respecting Devos. (Page 296) – SN: 077123
1790/02/08 – Quebec – Captain Freeman to General Haldimand
Respecting Mr. Devos. Private messages. Reports of Lord Dorchester going home, and of the upper posts being threatened by the Americans. (Page 298) – SN: 077124
1790/03/17 – Bridgnorth – Major Mathews to General Haldimand
Sending extracts from Captain Freeman’s letter. Recommending him to get a pamphlet against the repeal of the test act, whioh is bitter in tone towards Judge Smith. :Reporting the sale of negro, &c. (Page 300) – SN: 077125
1790/03/18 – London – Ross and Ogilvie to Haldimand
That young Williams has been appointed ensign in the 2·60th. (Page 303) – SN: 077126
1790/04/05 – W. Hans to Haldimand
Applying for promotion in the 60th. Note at the foot of the letter from Joseph Brant. (Page 304) – SN: 077127
1790/04/28 – Meudon – Jacques Terroux to Haldimand (in French)
Stating his case against Benjamin Comte, &c. The attacks on him and his design to publish a refutation, with extracts from a letter. (Page 305) – SN: 077128
1790/04/?? Yverdun – P. Pûlier to Haldimand (in French)
That he is to leave the General’s service as cook; respecting his wages, &c. (Page 311) – SN: 077129
1791/02/19 – Montreal F. Devos to Haldimand (in French)
Confessing his follies. (Page 131) – SN: 077130
1791/05/24 – St. John’s – F. Devos to A. Mabane (in French)
Asking him to intercede with General Haldimand for forgiveness for his (Devos’) extravagances. (Page 167) – SN: 077131
1791/05/24 – St. John’s – F. Devos General Haldimand (in French)
Confessing his extravagance and determination to amend. (Page 169) – SN: 077132
1791/06/09 – Woodfield -A. Mabane to General Haldimand
Concerning letters. Dissatisfaction with the new Quebec Act. The rage for the abstract rights of man. Reported that Lord Dorchester will remain. The unenviable situation of the Lt. Governors of Lower and Upper Canada. The prudent conduct of General Clarke. Encloses F. Devos letter. Prince Edward desires to rent a house in the country. Montmorency might suit him. Anxiety as to the effect of the new constitution on private interests. (Page 180) – SN: 077133