B.080 – LETTERS FROM THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S OFFICE AT QUEBEC 1778-1780.- VOL. I

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1778/06/23 – To Captain McKay

That the Commander-in-Chief desires to see him. (Page 1) – SN: 080001

1778/06/25 – To Major Campbell

That La Motte and Indians have been on a scout without notice. Nothing of the kind must occur again. (Page 1) – SN: 080002

1778/06/25 – To Brigadier Powell

That the printer Mesplet is to leave the- Province. (Page 2) – SN: 080003

1778/06/29 – To Brigadier Powell

That Ensign Williamson must apologize to Rev. Mr. De Lisle. That the printer Mesplet and his man must leave the Province. Private Harrison to be tried by a regimental court martial. (Page 2) – SN: 080004

1778/06/29 – To Lt. Colonel Campbell

Instructions will be sent as to the conduct of the Indians. (Page 3) – SN: 080005

1778/06/29 – To Major Nairne

Has been ordered five shillings a day extra. (Page 4) – SN: 080006

1778/06/29 – To Robert Knox

There being no necessity for more than one doctor for the Canadian Army, lie has leave to go home. (Page 4) – SN: 080007

1778/07/02 – To Brigadier Powell

Sending the paroles. Court-martial on deserters. (Page 5) – SN: 080008

1778/07/03 – To Brigadier Powell

Warrant for courts-martial. (Page 5) – SN: 080009

1778/07/04 – To Captain Marr

To send carpenters, &c., to be under the orders of Lieutenant Twiss for field service. (Page 6) – SN: 080010

1778/07/05 – To Captain Forbes

Respecting court martial. (Page 6) – SN: 080011

1778/07/06 – To S. Evans

Can do nothing for his son. (Page 6) – SN: 080012

1778/07/06 – To Brigadier Powell

Courts martial. Ensign Williamson to be tried by a court of inquiry. Lieutenant Twiss to have artificers placed under his charge. (Page 7) – SN: 080013

1778/07/07 – To Lt. Colonel Campbell

Fraser and O’Neill are to go on a scout for intelligence. To be supplied with Indians. (Page 8) – SN: 080014

1778/07/08 – To Colonel French

Requesting assistance to Messrs. Fraser and O’Neill, sent to collect intelligence. (Page 9) – SN: 080015

1778/07/08 – To Lieutenant McCumming’

Returning contingent accounts of the 31st. (Page 8) – SN: 080016

1778/07/09 – To Brigadier Powell

Respecting Ensign Robinson’s absence without leave. Dr. Knox has leave of absence. Scouting parties. (Page 9) – SN: 080017

1778/07/09 – To Brigadier Powell

Court-martial arrangements. General Haldimand’s Intentions as to going to Montreal. (Page 10) – SN: 080018

1778/07/09 – To Brigadier Maclean

List of officers of the Royal Highland Regiment. (Page 11) – SN: 080019

1778/07/13 – To W. Barr

Regret at the ill state of his health. (Page 11) – SN: 080020

1778/07/13 – To Captain Fraser

Courts-martial. (Page 12) – SN: 080021

1778/07/13 – To Captain Twiss

If the works at St. John’s are advanced, he is to go to Isle aux Noix to put it in a proper state of defence thence to Montreal. Captain Schanks to go to St. John’s. (Page 12) – SN: 080022

1778/07/14 – To Captain McDonnell

To proceed to Montreal to join the party from Sorel and await orders. (Page 13) – SN: 080023

1778/07/15 – To Brigadier Maclean

Court of inquiry to be held. (Page 14) – SN: 080024

1778/07/15 – To Captain Fletcher

Court of inquiry to be held. (Page 14) – SN: 080025

1778/07/16 – To Lieutenant Robertson

Leave of absence. (Page 15) – SN: 080026

1778/07/16 – To Mr. Parkhurst

Leave of absence. His place to be filled, if necessary, during absence. (Page 15) – SN: 080027

1778/07/16 – To D. Claus

Warrants sent for yearly allowance. Accounts of each department to be kept separate. (Page 16) – SN: 080028

1778/07/16 – To Lt. Colonel Campbell

Officers of his department to be paid in sterling. (Page 16) – SN: 080029

1778/07/16 – To Brigadier Powell

An extra Brigade Major unnecessary. The command of the post of Oswegatchie to be transferred by Captain Potts to Ensign Davies. (Page 17) – SN: 080030

1778/07/16 – To Sir John Johnson

Calling for volunteers to scout towards Lake Champlain. (Page 17) – SN: 080031

1778/07/19 – To Brigadier Maclean

Respecting the dates of certain commissions. (Page 19) – SN: 080032

1778/07/20 – To Captain Longfield

Cannot now be granted leave of absence. (Page 19) – SN: 080033

1778/07/20 – To Lt. Colonel French

Ensign Blakley’s application for leave of absence cannot now be granted. (Page 20) – SN: 080034

1778/07/23 – To Brigadier Powell

Artificers ordered for Captain Twiss. Men refused by 53rd, have been examined and returned as fit for garrison duty. (Page 20) – SN: 080035

1778/07/23 – To Lieutenant Twiss

Application for artificers for the upper country approved. Officers ordered to join him. (Page 21) – SN: 080036

1778/07/26 – To Lt. Colonel Campbell

Reward to be offered for the capture of Louison, a negro. (Page 21) – SN: 080037

1778/07/29 – To Ensign Blakley

Leave of absence granted. (Page 22) – SN: 080038

1778/07/30 – To Captain Disney

Returns of officers and troops on board his ship to be sent to the Secretary of War on arrival. Two deserter’s on board under sentence for Africa. (Page 18) – SN: 080039

1778/07/31 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Camp equipage, &c., to be delivered for the use of Sir John Johnson’s corps. (Page 22) – SN: 080040

1778/07/31 – To Lt. Colonel Bolton

Monthly returns and news of Major Butler’s success received. Will transmit general orders direct. Succession of Ensign Caldwell to the lieutenancy. (Page 23) – SN: 080041

1778/08/04 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

A party of the 34th to be sent on board the provincial armed schooner ”Mercury.” (Page 24) – SN: 080042

1778/08/05 – To Sir John Johnson

Men to be discharged belonging to the late Mr. Bisten’s Corps as they can find employment. (Page 24) – SN: 080043

1778/08/05 – To Captain McAlpin

Germans to be employed in scouting towards the St. Francis, &c. (Page 25) – SN: 080044

1778/08/05 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

A detachment of the 34th to be put on board the “Mercury.” (Page 26) – SN: 080045

1778/08/06 – To Captain Gamble

Men for scouting ordered to posts up the Chaudiere, (Page 27) – SN: 080046

1778/08/09 – To Captain Edge

Instructions issued to Mr. Peters, with a party of royalists and Indians to make diversions on the frontiers. (Page 28) – SN: 080047

1778/08/09 – To Lieut Colonel French

Two gun boats to co operate with Mr. Peters. (See p, 28.) (Page 29) – SN: 080048

1778/08/10 – To Captain Potts

Thanks for information to Lieutenant Twiss. Is to remain with Captain Aubrey with the detachment that was: at Oswegatchie. That at Deer Island is not to be separated. (Page 29) – SN: 080049

1778/08/11 – To Captain Chambers

His appointment put in general orders. (Page 30) – SN: 080050

1778/08/13 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Two companies of the 34th to be left at Quebec; the rest to be ready to march, &c. – SN: 080051

1778/08/13 – To Lt. Colonel Macbean

Artillerymen, except the infirm, to be moved from Quebec, &c. (Page 31) – SN: 080052

1778/08/17 – To Captain Aubrey

Form of return sent. (Page 32) – SN: 080053

1778/08/20 – To Lt. Governor Cramahé

To discover how letters from Mr. Franklin to Mr Cushing came into the Province. To try to ascertain the situation of Passamaquody and the intention of the rebels. Escaped prisoners retaken. (Page 32) – SN: 080054

1778/08/20 – To Sir John Johnnson

To try to make the clothing of his corps do during the fine weather. The corps to be moved upwards, but where is not yet known. (Page 33) – SN: 080055

1778/08/20 – To Captain Chambers

Directions for the safety of the cruizers. All the gun boats to be made ready for service as quietly as possible. Bateau with men has come down the lake. (Page 33) – SN: 080056

1778/08/22 – To Captain Potts

Deer Island to have a fort in preference to Cataraqui, All the men not needed are to go to Niagara. (Page 35) – SN: 080057

1778/08/22 – To Lt. Colonel Bolton

Deer Island to be fortified. (Page 36) – SN: 080058

1778/08/24 – To Major Dundas

March of the troops to be effected without cause of complaint to the inhabitants. All disorders to be severely punished. (Page 36) – SN: 080059

1778/08/25 – To M. Deschambault (in French)

The difficulty of obtaining men for the King’s work does not admit of demands on the inhabitants for private services; any such must be given willingly, not by compulsion. (Page 37) – SN: 080060

1778/08/26 – To William Barr

The house selected for hospital approved of. (Page 38) – SN: 080061

1778/08/26 – To Commissary Day

Pork from Deer Inland to be examined. (Page 38) – SN: 080062

1778/08/26 – To M. Lotbinière, fils (in French)

Can do nothing with respect, to his application for the site of the guard house without the consent of the Council. (Page 39) – SN: 080063

1778/08/27 – To Captain Willoc

Cannot put him on duty until his exchange as a prisoner is settled. (Page 40) – SN: 080064

1778/08/27 – To Major Dundas

Lieutenant Duvernet ordered. to join the Artillery. (Page 40) – SN: 080065

1778/08/27 – To Captain Aubrey

The care and proper examination of provisions to prevent waste and hasty condemnation. (Page 41) – SN: 080066

1778/08/27 – To William Barr

Approves of place selected for hospital. (Page 42) – SN: 080067

1778/08/28 – To Lt. Colonel Carleton

Respecting stores for Niagara and remarks on regimental returns. (Page 43) – SN: 080068

1778/08/30 – To Lt. Colonel Campbell

The Governor will receive the Mohawks. (Page 44) – SN: 080069

1778/09/01 – To Lt. Colonel Campbell

Necessaries to be supplied to the Mohawks. (Page 44) – SN: 080070

1778/09/07 – To Major Faunce

Names of men draughted, Subsistence for invalids. Repairs of sentry boxes. (Page 45) – SN: 080071

1778/09/08 – To Brigadier Powell

Grenadiers for Montreal. 29th to go to Isle aux Noix. (Page 46) – SN: 080072

1778/09/08 – To Brigadier Ehrenkrook (in French)

Reports received. Captain Hamback’s troops ordered to Montreal and 29th to Isle aux Noix. (Page 46) – SN: 080073

1778/09/10 – To Robert Walter

Acknowledgment of his faithful discharge of his duties in the transport service. (Page 47) – SN: 080074

1778/09/10 – To Major Faunce

Deserters to be sent to Sorel. (Page 48) – SN: 080075

1778/09/14 – To Lt. Colonel Macbean

Thanks for the forwardness of the work. Bateaux sent from Sorel with provisions. Tools not wanted at St. John’s, and Chambly to be brought to Sorel. (Page 48) – SN: 080076

1778/09/23 – To Captain Chambers

Mr. Grant’s proposal to supply seamen on the lake approved. (Page 49) – SN: 080077

1778/09/26 – To Mr. Rumsey

Ordnance sent from Sorel to be taken into store. (Page 49) – SN: 080078

1778/09/26 – To Major Dundas

Detachment to join the corps of Captain McAlpin to be assisted. (Page 50) – SN: 080079

1778/09/28 – To Captain Aubrey

Bateaux to be sent to Lt. Colonel Bolton at Niagara. (Page 50) – SN: 080080

1778/09/28 – To Lt. Colonel Belton

Leave of absence. Men for Quebec to sail for England. SupernumerarIes for the battalion. The complexion of the times requires every man at his post. (Page 51) – SN: 080081

1778/09/29 – To Lieutenant Young

Leave of absence granted. (Page 52) – SN: 080082

1778/10/07 – To Major Nairne

Respecting exchange of prisoners. Major Macdonald’s long absence to be inquired into. Allowance of £20 to captains cannot yet be made. The question of recruiting. (Page 53) – SN: 080083

1778/10/07 – To Major Dunbar

Will inquire as to the long absence of Major Macdonald. (Page 54) – SN: 080084

1778/10/07 – To Lt. Colonel Carleton

Deserters sent to Montreal to be forwarded to Captain Aubrey. (Page 54) – SN: 080085

1778/10/07 – To William Barr

Mr. Sparham to be continued as surgeon’s mate and arrears of pay settled for. (Page 55) – SN: 080086

1778/10/08 – To Major Faunce

Discharge sent for two men. Deserter to be sent home. (Page 56) – SN: 080087

1778/10/11 – To Captain Smith (in French)

To look out for two rebel prisoners. (Page 57) – SN: 080088

1778/10/11 – To Lieut. Colonel Campbell

Lieutenant Crawford to be placed on the Indian Department. Party of Indians from St. Regis to be supplied to Sir John Johnson. (Page 57) – SN: 080089

1778/10/12 – To Lieut. Delgarno

To go to Niagara with a detachment. (Page 58) – SN: 080090

1778/10/12 – To Captain Hamback (in French)

To have the German troops ready to be reviewed. (Page 59) – SN: 080091

1778/10/12 – To Captain Barner (in French)

To collect the German troops at Nicolet for review. (Page 60) – SN: 080092

1778/10/13 – To Lt. Colonel Bolton

Respecting leaves of absence. (Page 61) – SN: 080093

1778/10/17 – To Brigadier Powell

Detachments to be sent to join Major Carleton’s expedition. Secrecy to be observed. (Page 62) – SN: 080094

1778/10/17 – To Lt. Colonel Macooan

For a supply of ammunition, men.&c., to be furnished to Major Carleton. (Page 63) – SN: 080095

1778/10/17 – To Captain Chambers

To cooperate with Major Carleton’s expedition on Lake Champlain. (Page 63) – SN: 080096

1778/10/17 – To Lt. Colonel Campbell

Captain Fraser’s secret expedition. (Page 64) – SN: 080097

1778/10/19 – To Commissary Day

Lieutenant Brown and some Indians to he placed at Isle aux Noix for service. (Page 64) – SN: 080098

1778/10/19 – To Commissary Day

The post at Oswegatchie to be supplied with rum. (Page 64) – SN: 080099

1778/10/19 – To Ensign Davis

With a similar order. (Page 65) – SN: 080100

1778/10/19 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Works at Sorel to be prosecuted. Economy to be observed in use of the stores. Early information to be sent of rebel movements. (Page 65) – SN: 080101

1778/10/19 – To Brigadier Powell

The complexion of the times makes every exertion necessary. Carleton’s expedition to destroy all that can assist tho rebels on Lake Champlain must be kept secret. (Page 67) – SN: 080102

1778/10/19 – To Sir John Johnson

The trouble caused by pretensions among them, prevents the loyalists being yet formed into a second battalion. (Page 68) – SN: 080103

1778/10/23 – To Captain Marr

The cutter to be handed over for engineering service. (Page 69) – SN: 080104

1778/10/26 – To C. Gugy

Loyalists at Machiche to be mustered. (Page 69) – SN: 080105

1778/10/26 – To Commanding Officers of 29th, 31th and 34th

Circular desiring the Dames of invalids sent home to be reported. (Page 70) – SN: 080106

1778/10/29 – To Lt.Colonel Carleton

Exertions to be made to send provisions on to the upper posts. All bateaux at L’ Assomption and elsewhere to be sent to Sorel for the winter. (Page 70) – SN: 080107

1778/10/29 – To Colonel Claus

Arrangements for supplying the Indians with fresh provisions. (Page 71) – SN: 080108

1778/10/29 – To Brigadier Powell

Detachment sent to Lt. Colonel Carleton approved of, as is also tho detention of Canadian prisoners.(Page 72) – SN: 080109

1778/10/29 – To Lt. Colonel Carleton

Will be supported in respect to the discipline of the regiment. (Page 72) – SN: 080110

1778/10/29 – To Judge Southouse

Mr. Dunn prevented returning home. Will keep his (Southouse’s) son in remembrance. (Page 73) – SN: 080111

1778/11/01 – To Lt. Colonel Carleton

Prisoners to be sent to Quebec. Bateaux to be left at Carleton Island for service on Lake Ontario. (Page 73) – SN: 080112

1778/11/01 – To Brigadier Powell

Instructions to be given as to men sent to Montreal. (Page 74) – SN: 080113

1778/11/01 – To Sir John Johnson

Captain Butler’s conduct in retaining men raised for Johnson’s corps to be inquired into. (Page 74) – SN: 080114

1778/11/02 – To Mr. Mornington

Medicine to be supplied for the use of the loyalists. (Page 75) – SN: 080115

1778/11/02 – To Mr. Austin

Orders given as to the supply of medicines for the loyalists. (Page 75) – SN: 080116

1778/11/02 – To Mr. Graves

Orders given to supply medicines to the loyalists. (Page 76) – SN: 080117

1778/11/05 – To Simon Metcalf

His accounts transferred to Lt. Governor Cramahé. (Page 76) – SN: 080118

1778/11/05 – To Conrad Gugy

Deserters from Captain Zilberg’s company must be assisted by ill affected persons; to investigate. (Page 77) – SN: 080119

1778/11/07 – To Colonel Rauschenplat (in French)

To furnish soldiers to assist in mounting artillery in the Lower Town, Quebec. (Page 77) – SN: 080120

1778/11/12 – To Lt. Col. Bolton (Butler ?)

Respecting promotions in his corps. (Page 78) – SN: 080121

1778/11/12 – To Lt-Colonel Carleton

Rewards for the capture of German deserters. (Page 79) – SN: 080122

1778/11/12 – To Captain A. Fraser

Leave of absence granted till his health is restored. (Page 79) – SN: 080123

1778/11/12 – To Major Gray

Inoculation of loyalists ta be deferred till proper precautions can be taken. (Page 80) – SN: 080124

1778/11/12 – To Major Nairne

Leave of absence. (Page 80) – SN: 080125

1778/11/12 – To Brigadier Powell

Rewards to seamen for capture of German deserters. Owing to want of corvée, only powder, &c., ordered to be sent to Sorel. (Page 81) – SN: 080126

1778/11/12 – To Lieutenant Twiss

Approves of arrangement for hospital at Sorel. (Page 82) – SN: 080127

1778/11/12 – To Lt. Colonel Carleton

Must desist attempting to get more provisions to the posts. Bateaux at the Cedars. Troops from above to be stationed on Isle Jesus; chasseurs to be placed at L’ Assomption so as to extend detachment. Barracks at Machiche. Major N airne’s leave of absence, &c. (Page 82) – SN: 080128

1778/11/13 – To Commanding Officer, 17th

Sergeant Hawley for New York. (Page 84) – SN: 080129

1778/11/14 – To Captain McAlpin

Orders Rent to officers of militia of Nouvelle Beauce to supply the troops with wood. (Page 84) – SN: 080130

1778/11/14 – To Captain Ellison

The invalids put on board his ship to assist, are to be landed at Portsmouth for London. (Page 94) – SN: 080131

1778/11/16 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Respecting clothing. (Page 85) – SN: 080132

1778/11/16 – To Brigadier Powell

If Major Carleton brings any prisoners they are to be sent to Sorel. Mrs. Cooper for her services at Albany to receive a ration. Canadian prisoners to be released. (Page 86) – SN: 080133

1778/11/16 – To Madame Cooper (in French)

That she is to receive a ration from the day of her arrival. The four Canadians released. (Page 87) – SN: 080134

1778/11/16 – To Lt. Colonel Carleton

Lieutenant England may remain at Montreal till his exchange is officially announced. (Page 87) – SN: 080135

1778/11/16 – To Captain Marr

Is to have the services of an orderly for & limited time. (Page 88) – SN: 080136

1778/11/16 – To Major Faunce

That Captain Marr is to have an orderly. (Page 88) – SN: 080137

1778/11/19 – To Major Grey

With a letter to the Captain of Militia at Lavaltrie, respecting firewood. (Page 89) – SN: 080138

1778/11/19 – To Captain of Militia, Lavaltrie (in French)

To furnish Major Grey with firewood at a reasonable rate. (Page 89) – SN: 080139

1778/11/19 – To Brigadier Powell

Detachment sent to Vercheres, to keep the refractory inhabitants to their duty, approved of. Rewards for capturing deserters. Refractory to be sent down from Otter Creek. Major Carleton’s expedition. Fresh provisions to be issued in lieu of salt, and bargain to be made with Indians respecting cattle taken. (Page 90) – SN: 080140

1778/11/19 – To Commissary Day

Fresh meat to be issued in lieu of salt, owing to non arrival of victuallers. (Page 91) – SN: 080141

1778/11/19 – To Major Carleton

Thanks for the success of his expedition ; the details wanted. The Indians suitable to be sent to Isle aux Noix for service with Lieutenant Brown, &c. (Page 92) – SN: 080142

1778/11/20 – To Lieutenant Twiss

Every facility will be given to have his accounts arranged. (Page 93) – SN: 080143

1778/11/23 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Tho R. C. Bishop sends orders to the curé to give the church at Sorel for divine service. (Page 93) – SN: 080144

1778/11/23 – To Ensign Prenties

Leave of absence. (Page 94) – SN: 080145

1778/11/24 – To Lt. Colonel Macbean

To supply the engineer service with spades, &c. (Page 95) – SN: 080146

1778/11/24 – To Captain Marr

Three months’ pay to be left in Captain :N Ellison’s hands for the use of the invalids. (Page 95) – SN: 080147

1778/11/24 – To Major Faunce

Demands for tools, &c. to be complied with. (Page 96) – SN: 080148

1778/11/28 – To Brigadier Powell

Regimental arrangements for officers. (Page 96) – SN: 080149

1778/11/28 – To Major Nairne

A deserter to be delivered over to Prince Frederick’s corps. (Page 104) – SN: 080150

1778/11/30 – To Brigadier Powell

With paroles, &c. (Page 97) – SN: 080151

1778/12/03 – To Lt. Colonel Carleton

Acknowledging letter. (Page 97) – SN: 080152

1778/12/04 – To Colonel Rauschenplat (in French)

To furnish a detachment for Engineer work. (Page 98) – SN: 080153

1778/12/07 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Regrets at the differences between him and Dr. Blake. Court of inquiry ordered, if matter not settled. (Page 98) – SN: 080154

1778/12/17 – To Lt. Colonel French

Inquiry as to a deserter. (Page 99) – SN: 080155

1778/12/17 – To Sir John Johnson

Three refugees desire to enlist; inquiries to be made concerning them. (Page 99) – SN: 080156

1778/12/18 – To Captain McAlpin

Detachment of the 34th to be sent to Point Levi from Nouvelle Beance. Invalids to take their place. (Page 100) – SN: 080157

1778/12/21 – To E. Jessup

May come to Quebec when he can be spared. (Page 100) – SN: 080158

1778/12/21 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

To release Mr. Henman. Mr. Jessup has leave to go to Quebec. (Page 101) – SN: 080159

1778/12/21 – To Lieutenant Twiss

Mr. Jessup has leave to go to Quebec. (Page 101) – SN: 080160

1778/12/21 – To Major Grey

Can do no more about wood. Pay for loyalists. (Page 102) – SN: 080161

1778/12/24 – To Major Papet (in French)

How the reports of the regiment are to be made out. (Page 102) – SN: 080162

1778/12/24 – To Lt. Colonel Bolton

Lieutenant Bennett to be adjutant. In future sergeants will be promoted to the offices of Qllartermaster and Adjutant. (Page 103) – SN: 080163

1778/12/31 – To Brigadier Powell

Will give directions asked for. (Page 104) – SN: 080164

1779/01/02 – To Captain McAlpin

Respecting invalids. (Page 105) – SN: 080165

1779/01/04 – To C. McDougall

Respecting leave of absence. (Page 106) – SN: 080166

1779/01/04 – To Major Carleton

Suggestiug that there should be no delay in making report on the expedition on Lake Champlain, &c. (Page 106) – SN: 080167

1779/01/05 – To Captain McAlpin

Respecting men of the 34th and barrack lights wanted (Page 107) – SN: 080168

1779/01/10 – To Captain Marr

With packet for Lieutenant Wade. (Page 108) – SN: 080169

1779/01/10 – To Lieutenant Wade

To take letter to Lieutenant Twiss at Montreal and receive hill orders. (Page 108) – SN: 080170

1779/01/10 – To Lieutenant Twiss

He is to give Lieutenant Wade instructions. (Page 109) – SN: 080171

1779/01/14 – To Captain MacDougall

Leave of absence. (Page 109) – SN: 080172

1779/01/28 – To Major Nairne

Deserter may be enlisted, but to be watched. (Page 110) – SN: 080173

1779/01/28 – To Captain Campbell

Delay in mustering troops, till apprehension of an attack on the posts is over, approved of. (Page 110) – SN: 080174

1779/02/01 – To Major Hughes

Respecting repairs of arms for the 53rd. (Page 111) – SN: 080175

1779/02/01 – To Brigadier Powell

Sending paroles (Page 111) – SN: 080176

1779/02/01 – To Captain Munro

His three boys may be sent to Machiche. (Page 112) – SN: 080177

1779/02/04 – To Brigadier Powell

Ammunition to be prepared. (Page 112) – SN: 080178

1779/02/04 – To Major Grey

An insane invalid discharged. (Page 113) – SN: 080179

1779/02/09 – To Lt. Colonel Campbell

An Indian to be paid for scouting services. (Page 113) – SN: 080180

1779/02/09 – To Father Gyrault (in French)

Indian has received order to be paid for scouting services. (Page 114) – SN: 080181

1779/02/15 – To Major Nairne

To obtain sixty rounds of ammunition for his regiment. (Page 114) – SN: 080182

1779/02/15 – To Sir John Johnson

The three refugees (p. 99) not to be enlisted at present. (Page 115) – SN: 080183

1779/02/15 – To Major Nairne

To furnish men to cut wood for the Montreal garrison.(Page 115) – SN: 080184

1779/02/15 – To Major Grey

Respecting subsistence of convalescents. (Page 116) – SN: 080185

1779/03/01 – To Major Faunce

Respecting a deserter willing to enlist. (Page 116) – SN: 080186

1779/03/01 – To Lieutenant Maurer Sullivan

A thief, to be kept in the Provost prison. (Page 117) – SN: 080187

1779/03/01 – To L. Genevay

Sending the character of Sullivan, a deserter. &c. (Page 117) – SN: 080188

1779/03/01 – To Captain Harris

Major Nesbitt’s proposed resignation has not reached headquarters. (Page 118) – SN: 080189

1779/03/02 – To Ensign McDougall

That his name is not on the list of officers of the Royal Highland Emigrants. He should return to New York to Sir H. Clinton. (Page 121) – SN: 080190

1779/03/15 – To Major Nairne

Will communicate his letter. (Page 118) – SN: 080191

1779/03/20 – F. LeMaistre, D. Adjutant General, to General Haldimand

Sends papers, being too ill to come. (Page 119) – SN: 080192

1779/04/02 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Respecting the seniority of Captain Munro. (Page 119) – SN: 080193

1779/04/02 – To Major Nairne

Regimental rank of officers. (Page 120) – SN: 080194

1779/04/05 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Dr. Blake has leave to go to St. John’s. (Page 120) – SN: 080195

1779/04/05 – To Major Nairne

Men to be sent to cut wood between Point Claire and the Cedars. (Page 121) – SN: 080196

1779/04/07 – To Lt. Colonel Bolton

The sergeant recommended will be appointed to the quartermastership. (Page 122) – SN: 080197

1779/04/08 – To William Barr

Medicines to be packed for the 8th at Niagara. (Page 122) – SN: 080198

1779/04/08 – To Lt. Colonel Campbell

Cannot admit his claim for increased pay until a decision is received from the ministry. (Page 123) – SN: 080199

1779/04/09 – To Lt. Colonel Bolton

The resignation of Captain Potts in favour of Sergeant Gibson accepted. Medicines ordered. (Page 124) – SN: 080200

1779/04/09 – To Captain Mathews

His ideas respecting the posts approved. (Page 125) – SN: 080201

1779/04/12 – To Major Grey

That he may remain at St. Sulpice for the benefit of his health. (Page 125) – SN: 080202

1779/04/12 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Major Grey has been allowed to remain at St. Sulpice for his health.. (Page 126) – SN: 080203

1779/04/18 – To Major DePeyster

Lieutenant Governor Hamilton’s capture by the rebels prevents succour being sent. Passports deferred till state of upper posts ascertained. Provisions will be forwarded. (Page 126) – SN: 080204

1779/04/18 – To Brigadier Powell

Promotions should appear in orders. Those guilty of neglect by which prisoners escaped to be punished. Scouts to be sent towards Albany and Schenectady. Fraser recommended for this purpose. Lieutenant Governor Hamilton’s capture at Vincennes. (Page 127) – SN: 080205

1779/04/19 – To Brigadier Powell

Papers sent for delivery. Rooms at Chambly to be fitted for safe-keeping of prisoners. (Page 128) – SN: 080206

1779/04/21 – To Captain Aubrey

To repair with officers and men of the 47th, to Niagara. If the island (Carleton Island) is likely to be attacked a portion of these troops to be left to assist in defence. (Page 128) – SN: 080207

1779/04/21 – To Captain McDougall.

To take command at Carleton Island, vice Aubrey ordered to Niagara. (Page 129) – SN: 080208

1779/04/21 – To Major Nairne

Detachment to be sent to the Cedars to protect and assist in the transport of provisions to the upper posts. (Page 129) – SN: 080209

1779/04/21 – To Lt. Colonel Carleton

Appointing him to the command of the garrison and town of Montreal. (Page 130) – SN: 080210

1779/04/21 – To Captain Fraser

To take post at Oswegatchie to protect provisions for the upper posts. (Page 130) – SN: 080211

1779/04/22 – To Lt. Colonel Campbell

Lieutenant Crawford to be placed in his department and to proceed with Captain Fraser to Oswegatchie. (Page 131) – SN: 080212

1779/04/22 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

A detachment of Artillery at Sorel to be warned for service. Captain Schanks to call for it at Sorel. Lieutenant Crawford to serve with the Indians. (Page 131) – SN: 080213

1779/04/26 – To Major Nairne

The cause of delay in forwarding arms. (Page 132) – SN: 080214

1779/04/26 – To Brigadier Powell

To prepare for a survey on provisions at Chambly, St. John’s and Isle aux Noix. (Page 132) – SN: 080215

1779/04/26 – To Captain Daly

The question of the seniority of Captain Munro to remain till Brigadier Maclean arrives. (Page 133) – SN: 080216

1779/04/26 – To Captain Marr

No building to be allowed on the King’s ground, Quebec. (Page 138) – SN: 080217

1779/04/29 – To Major Nairne

Davis to he watched. (Page 133) – SN: 080218

1779/04/29 – To Major Carleton

Mr. Dowling’s letter presented. Death of Captain Foy. (Page 134) – SN: 080219

1779/04/29 – To Lt -Colonel Carleton

Death of Captain Foy. (Page 134) – SN: 080220

1779/05/01 – To John Drummond

How he is to get men for fatigue duty. (Page 135) – SN: 080221

1779/05/03 – To Lt. Colonel Carleton

Court of inquiry on Lieutenant Mackinnon ordered. (Page 135) – SN: 080222

1779/05/03 – To Major Nairne

Court of inquiry on Lieutenant Mackinnon ordered. (Page 136) – SN: 080223

1779/05/06 – To Brigadier Powell

Disposal of deserters. Royal Highland Emigrants for Carleton Island and Oswegatchie, Court of inquiry on Lieut. Mackinnon. (Page 136) – SN: 080224

1779/05/10 – To Captain Duncan

Explanations wanted as to monthly returns. (Page 137) – SN: 080225

1779/05/13 – To Major Nairne

The distribution of arms. (Page 138) – SN: 080226

1779/05/13 – To Brigadier Powell (?)

Respecting his rank. (There appears to be some error in the address of this letter.) (Page 139) – SN: 080227

1779/05/13 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Men of Sir John Johnson’s corps to go to Sorel. Enlistments. (Page 139) – SN: 080228

1779/05/13 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Court-martial on Captain Munro. (Page 140) – SN: 080229

1779/05/20 – To Lt. Colonel St. LegerTo Major Nairne

The vindication of Lieutenant Mackinnon. The subalterns to be censured. (Page 140) – SN: 080230

1779/05/20 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Sawyers to be furnished to Lieutenant Twiss at Carleton Island. Party of loyalists for St. Francis River. (Page 141) – SN: 080231

1779/05/20 – To Lieutenant Dame

To join his regiment. (Page 141) – SN: 080232

1779/05/20 – To Richard Murray

For payment of Mr. Jones’ account. (Page 141) – SN: 080233

1779/05/20 – To Mr. Jones

His accounts for prisoners has been sent to Mr. Murray. (Page 142) – SN: 080234

1779/05/22 – To Captain Macdougall

Recommends settling a dispute without court-martial. (Page 142) – SN: 080235

1779/05/23 – To Lieutenant Thompson

Invalids to be put on board the ”Viper.” (Page 143) – SN: 080236

1779/05/24 – To Captain Edge

Situation applied for has been filled up. (Page 143) – SN: 080237

1779/05/24 – To Lieutenant Mackinnon

Cannot receive a copy of the proceedings of the court of inquiry. (Page 144) – SN: 080238

1779/05/27 – To Sir John Johnson

Recommending a settlement of Captain Munro’s affair without a court-martial. (Page 144) – SN: 080239

1779/05/27 – To Brigadier Powell

Arms to be repaired. (Page 145) – SN: 080240

1779/06/03 – To Captain Fraser

Answer to his application deferred. (Page 145) – SN: 080241

1779/06/03 – To Brigadier Powell

Regulations for the corvées. (Page 146) – SN: 080242

1779/06/03 – To Captain Robertson

How the brigades of provisions are to go up the St. Lawrence. (Page 147) – SN: 080243

1779/06/21 – To Captain Willoc

To be in readiness to go to Niagara. (Page 147) – SN: 080244

1779/06/24 – To Brigadier Powell

Arrival of detachment of the 53rd. (Page 148) – SN: 080245

1779/06/24 – To Lt.·CoI. St. Leger

Investigation to be made as to papers found in the houses of prisoners; their proceedings, &c. (Page 148) – SN: 080246

1779/07/05 – To Captain Law

That he should not resign till official news arrives of the list of officers. (Page 149) – SN: 080247

1779/07/07 – To Lieutenant M. Fraser

Arrest of deserter. (Page 150) – SN: 080248

1779/07/07 – To Major Hughes

Shipment of invalids. (Page 150) – SN: 080249

1779/07/07 – To Major Carleton

Shipment of an invalid. (Page 150) – SN: 080250

1779/07/07 – To Major Hughes

List of prisoners received. (Page 151) – SN: 080251

1779/07/12 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Mr. Bell will be brought to account for his conduct. (Page 151) – SN: 080252

1779/07/15 – To Captain Leake

Returns of loyalists. Clothing to suffice ill the meantime. No enlistments to be made, but men to be turned over to Sir John Johnson’s corps. (Page 152) – SN: 080253

1779/07/15 – To commanding officers

Circular respecting returns of men on furlough. (Page 152) – SN: 080254

1779/07/22 – To Ensign Dame

Consideration of his memorial deferred. (Page 153) – SN: 080255

1779/07/22 – To Major Hughes

Papers received. Party of 53rd has marched. (Page 153) – SN: 080256

1779/07/22 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Party of 34th marched. (Page 153) – SN: 080257

1779/07/22 – To Captain M. Fraser

Respecting prisoners of the Highland Emigrants. (Page 154) – SN: 080258

1779/07/26 – To Captain Napier

Regulations of victuallers to prevent disturbances by their seamen. (Page 155) – SN: 080259

1779/07/26 – To Captain Fraser

Ordering him under arrest for allowing an armed party to go into Caughnawaga without orders. (Page 155) – SN: 080260

1779/08/02 – To Captain Fraser

He is released from arrest, his explanations being satisfactory. (Page 156) – SN: 080261

1779/08/02 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Application of the 34th Regiment to fire ball not granted. The light infantry company to he completed and supplied with ammunition; to proceed to Niagara. Arrangements for the service. (Page 156) – SN: 080262

1779/08/02 – To Major Hughes

David Stewart to be sent to serve on board a ship of war. (Page 157) – SN: 080263

1779/08/02 – To Brigadier Powell

Arrangements for the light company 34th, ordered to Niagara. (Page 158) – SN: 080264

1779/08/07 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Artificers to be sent to the commanding officer for field service. (Page 158) – SN: 080265

1779/08/09 – To Major Carleton

Explanation of return wanted. (Page 159) – SN: 080266

1779/08/09 – To Captain Munro

Recruit to be sent to Chambly as a rebel prisoner. (Page 159) – SN: 080267

1779/08/12 – To Captain Ancrum

Leave of absence. (Page 160) – SN: 080268

1779/08/12 – To Major Hughes

David Hughes, deserter, sent to the West Indies. (Page 160) – SN: 080269

1779/08/26 – To Lieutenant England

To be ready with his detachment to go to Detroit. (Page 160) – SN: 080270

1779/08/26 – To Brigadier Powell

Flour instead of bread proposed to be issued to the troops. (Page 161) – SN: 080271

1779/08/26 – To Captain Leake

To encamp with his corps at Coteau du Lac to assist in the works; a detachment to improve the navigation at the Long Sault, and another at Oswegatchie. (Page 161) – SN: 080272

1779/08/27 – To Captain McAlpin

Alterations in the pay-lists of the royalists so as to afford more general relief. (Page 162)

1779/08/27 – To Captain McAlpin

Returns as to provisions issued to royalists, that the accounts may be examined and settled. (Page 163) – SN: 080273

1779/08/30 – To Lt. Colonel Bolton.

Instructions for court- martial at Detroit. (Page 163) – SN: 080274

1779/08/30 – To Major Nairne

Evidence to be sent for court-martial at Detroit. (Page 164) – SN: 080275

1779/09/02 – To Lieutenant England

To proceed with detachment to Carleton Island, thence to Niagara. Invalids to be sent to Quebec.

(Page 165) – SN: 080276

1779/09/02 – Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Detachment from Sorel to the upper posts; none but active men and women to go. Indians to act with the detachment. (Page 166) – SN: 080277

1779/09/02 – Brigadier Speth

Detachment of German troops for the upper posts. (Page 167) – SN: 080278

1779/09/06 – To Brigadier Powell

Respecting the regimental succession. (Page 167) – SN: 080279

1779/09/06 – To Lt. Colonel French

Explanations wanted as to regimental returns. (Page 168) – SN: 080280

1779/09/06 – To Lt. Colonel Bolton, &c.

Circular as to provisions at Niagara, Carleton Island and Oswegatchie. (Page 169) – SN: 080281

1779/09/06 – To commanding officers

Returns wanted of volunteers for purchase. (Page 169) – SN: 080282

1779/09/07 – To Lt. Colonel French

Respecting Ensign Davis’ promotion, &c. (Page 170) – SN: 080283

1779/09/09 – To Captain McDougall

To go on recruiting service to New York. (Page 170) – SN: 080284

1779/09/09 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Additional orders for Captain Harris’ Company. (Page 171) – SN: 080285

1779/09/09 – To Lieutenant England

Orders to proceed as intimated. (Page 172) – SN: 080286

1779/09/12 – To General Armstrong

Promotions in succession to the late Lieutenant Young. (Page 173) – SN: 080287

1779/09/18 – To Commodore Edwards

Augmentation of Highland Emigrants; recommends to his attention the commander of the recruiting party. (Page 172) – SN: 080288

1779/09/18 – To Captain Marr

To give information to the War Office as to the invalids on arrival. (Page 177) – SN: 080289

1779/09/20 – To Lt. Colonel French

Recruits. Remarks on returns. Invalids sent home. (Page 174) – SN: 080290

1779/09/20 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

List of invalids of the 34th embarked. (Page 175) – SN: 080291

1779/09/20 – To commanding officers (circular)

Respecting invalids embarked. (Page 175) – SN: 080292

1779/09/21 – To Maior Nairne

Artificers for Carleton Island. (Page 176) – SN: 080293

1779/09/21 – To Captain Robertson

Artificers of Leake’s company may go to Carleton Island. (Page 176) – SN: 080294

1779/09/21 – To Major Dundas

A deserted seaman is to be returned to the marine service. (Page 177) – SN: 080295

1779/09/27 – To Brigadier Maclean

With paroles, &c. (Page 178) – SN: 080296

1779/09/27 – To Brigadier Powell

With paroles, &c. (Page 179) – SN: 080297

1779/09/30 – To Brigadier Powell

German troops for Laprairie and Montreal. (Page 179) – SN: 080298

1779/09/30 – To Major Dunbar

German troops from Vaudreuil to Montreal. (Page 180) – SN: 080299

1779/10/04 – To commanding officers (circular)

To send list of officers, and names of those able to purchase. (Page 180) – SN: 080300

1779/10/04 – To W. Barr

Medicines for Quebec Garrison Hospital. (Page 180) – SN: 080301

1779/10/07 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Chasseurs at Sorel may be changed. (Page 181) – SN: 080302

1779/10/10 – To Brigadier Powell

To come to Quebec to assist at a board of inquiry. (Page 181) – SN: 080303

1779/10/14 – To Lt. Colonel French

The 31st to be brought to Quebec. (Page 182) – SN: 080304

1779/10/14 – To Captain Mure

Respecting his succession. (Page 182) – SN: 080305

1779/10/14 – To Captain Pilot

Leave of absence. (Page 183) – SN: 080306

1779/10/14 – To Lt.·Colonel St. Leger.

Clothing for the 34th. (Page 183) – SN: 080307

1779/10/18 – To Captain Daly

To explain his drawing pay in the Highland Emigrants when appointed to Sir John Johnson’s corps. (Page 184) – SN: 080308

1779/10/20 – To Brigadier Powell

Inquiry to be made as to the reason for supernumerary officers being in the 84th. (Page 185) – SN: 080309

1779/10/21 – To Lt. Colonel French

The 31st to be ready to come to Quebec. (Page 184) – SN: 080310

1779/10/25 – To Lt. Colonel French

Artificers of tho 31st to be continued on the works at St. John’s. (Page 185) – SN: 080311

1779/10/25 – To Dr. Blake

To come down to Quebec. (Page 186) – SN: 080312

1779/10/25 – To Major Carleton

Respecting invalids of the 29th. (Page 186) – SN: 080313

1779/10/25 – To Major Hughes

Invalids of the 53rd for England. Artificers of the 53rd to be left at the works at St. John’s. (Page 186) – SN: 080314

1779/10/28 – To Brigadier Maclean

Royal Highland Emigrants to go to their new cantonments to make room for the Germans. (Page 187) – SN: 080315

1779/11/01 – To Major Carleton

Four companies of the 29th to St. John’s. Detachment of Chasseurs from Laprairie to Isle aux Noix. (Page 187) – SN: 080316

1779/11/01 – To commanding officer, Sorel

Persons employed on the works are to remain there, when Sir John Johnson’s corps of Royalists are ordered to move. (Page 187) – SN: 080317

1779/11/01 – To Ensign Ireland

He may go to England to dispose of his ensigncy. (Page 188) – SN: 080318

1779/11/04 – To Major Nairne

To join his regiment with all the officers and men, except those on the works (at Carleton Island). (Page 188) – SN: 080319

1779/11/04 – To Captain Wood

Informing him that he has succeeded to a company in the 34th and that he is to join his regiment. (Page 189) – SN: 080320

1779/11/04 – To Major Harris

His promotion in the 84th. To join his regiment. (Page 189) – SN: 080321

1779/11/04 – To Sir John Johnson

To relieve detachment at the Cedars. (Page 191) – SN: 080322

1779/11/04 – To Lt. Colonel Bolton

Movements of troops. (Page 192) – SN: 080323

1779/11/08 – To Captain Leake

To march his company to St. Ours. Detachment to be left at the Cedars lill relieved by Sir John Johnson. (Page 190) – SN: 080324

1779/11/08 – To Brigadier Maclean

Captain Leake’s company to march to St. Ours; a detachment to be left at the Cedars, to be relieved by Sir John Johnson’s corps from Carleton Island. (Page 190) – SN: 080325

1779/11/08 – To Major Hughes

To march the 53rd to Sorel, except the men on the works at St. John’s. (Page 191) – SN: 080326

1779/11/11 – To Sir John Johnson

Captain A. Fraser, of tho Indian Department, to command at Carleton Island, &c. (Page 192) – SN: 080327

1779/11/11 – To Brigadier Maclean

Man draughted , Arms sent to Montreal for distribution. (Page 193) – SN: 080328

1779/11/11 – To Captain A. Fraser

To remain in command at Carleton Island. (Page 193) – SN: 080329

1779/11/11 – To Captain A. Fraser

Captain Forbes to return to his regiment. (Page 194) – SN: 080330

1779/11/11 – To Captain Forbes

No necessity for his remaining at Carleton Island. To return to his regiment. (Page 194) – SN: 080331

1779/11/11 – To Brigadier Maclean

A company of Berner’s corps for Pointe aux Trembles and Longue Pointe. (Page 194) – SN: 080332

1779/11/11 – To Captain Lernoult

His appointment as Adjutant General. (Page 195) – SN: 080333

1779/11/15 – To Brigadier Maclean

A detachment of the 84th to take care of the Barracks at Lachenaie. Ensign Dame has been transferred to Butler’s Rangers. Mr. Southouse succeeds as ensign in the 84th. (Page 195) – SN: 080334

1779/11/22 – To Major Carleton

Detachment at Pointe au Fer to have three months’ provisions and be relieved everyone or two months. Respecting the muster master’s absence. of duty. (Page 196) – SN: 080335

1779/11/24 – To Captain Mathews

To ascertain If seamen In care of the Provost Martial cannot be given up to the navy. (Page 197) – SN: 080336

1779/11/25 – To Sir John. Johnson

M. P. Langham to succeed Ensign Kreuser. (Page 197) – SN: 080337

1779/11/25 – To Brigadier Maclean

His command includes the Island of Montreal to Oswegatchie. Ensign Prenties to choose between the 84th and the Commissariat. (Page 198) – SN: 080338

1779/11/29 – To Lt. Col. St. Leger

Lieutenant Seiffert’s detachment of artillery and that at Sorel to go to Quebec. (Page 198) – SN: 080339

1779/11/29 – To commanding officer at St. John’s

The Hesse Hanau Artillery for Quebec. (Page 199) – SN: 080340

1779/11/29 – To Major Carleton

Hesse Hanau Artillery from Isle aux Noix to St. John’s and Quebec. (Page 199) – SN: 080341

1779/11/29 – To Brigadier Maclean

Respecting Ensign Macdonnell’s application. (Page 200) – SN: 080342

1779/12/09 – To Brigadier Maclean

William Hale, a prisoner, to remain in the Provost, till the other prisoners come to Quebec. (Page 200) – SN: 080343

1779/12/09 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Mr. Blake’s leave of absence. (Page 201) – SN: 080344

1779/12/09 – To Major Carleton

Dlrections as to scouting, &c., from Pointe au Fer. (Page 201) – SN: 080345

1779/12/09 – To Brigade Major Dunbar

The soldier of the 28th to receive a ration, &c. (Page 202) – SN: 080346

1779/12/13 – To Major Nairne

Leave of absence granted him. (Page 202) – SN: 080347

1779/12/16 – To Major Harris

The establishment of the Royal Highland Emigrants. The barracks at Lachenaie. Deserters to be given up, &c. (Page 203) – SN: 080348

1779/12/16 – To Major Dunbar

Ensign Prenties on the list of the Royal Highland Emigrants. Place preparing for prisoners in Brigadier Maclean’s district. (Page 204) – SN: 080349

1779/12/16 – To Major Carleton

Augmentation in the British corps. (Page 204) – SN: 080350

1779/12/23 – To Sir John Johnson

Inquiry will be made by a board as to the respective ranks of captains in his corps. (Page 205) – SN: 080351

1779/12/27 – To Major Dunbar

Prisoners to be sent from Montreal to Quebec, to make them more comfortable. (Page 205) – SN: 080352

1779/12/29 – To Captain Shoele (in French)

To send return of Seiffert’s detachment of Artillery. (Page 206) – SN: 080353

1779/12/30 – To Brigadier Maclean

Ensign Prenties ordered to join. (Page 207) – SN: 080354

1779/12/31 – To Ensign Prenties

To join his regiment. (Page 206) – SN: 080355

1780/01/03 – To Captain Forbes

His desire to go to the back posts will be considered in spring. (Page 207) – SN: 080356

1780/01/10 – To Sir John Johnson

Respecting the embodying of two.companies of artificers. (Page 208) – SN: 080357

1780/01/10 – To Captain McAlpin

The embodying of two companies of artificers, to assist Captain Twiss, has been ordered. (Page 208) – SN: 080358

1780/01/10 – To Captain Twiss

Orders have been sent to embody two companies of artificers. (Page 209) – SN: 080359

1780/01/13 – To Major Carleton

To take charge at St. John’s during Brigadier Powell’s absence. May admit deserter from the 64th. (Page 210) – SN: 080360

1780/01/17 – To Major Carleton

The detachment of Prince Frederick’s Regiment at St. John’s may be changed every two months. (Page 210) – SN: 080361

1780/01/27 – To Major CarletonTo Ensign Arden

Approving of his course as to prisoner. (Page 211) – SN: 080362

1780/01/30 – To Major CarletonTo Brigadier Maclean

Arms to begiven to the royalists stationed for scouting at St. John’s. (Page 211) – SN: 080363

1780/02/03 – To Capt. McAlpin

All officers not wanted at St. John’s for scouting to join at St. Ours. (Page 212) – SN: 080364

1780/02/03 – To Major Carleton

Arms for royalists stationed for scouting at St. John’s. (Page 212) – SN: 080365

1780/02/10 – To Lieut Col. St. Leger

Mr. Blake’s vacancy to be filled from tho hospital staff. (Page 213) – SN: 080366

1780/02/14 – To M. Lavaltrie (in French)

The inconveniences that would arise from marching the Germans from his parish. (Page 213) – SN: 080367

1780/02/24 – To Ensign Arden

A detachment to be sent to take charge of the barracks at Point du Lac. (Page 214) – SN: 080368

1780/03/09 – To Lieut. Col. St. Leger

Men to be employed cutting wood at Sorel. (Page 214) – SN: 080369

1780/03/16 – To Sir John Johnson

Sawyers to be sent to Coteau du Lac. (Page 215) – SN: 080370

1780/03/18 – To Lieut. Col. Campbell

Arms from the Indians to be sent to store. (Page 215) – SN: 080371

1780/03/20 – To James Cuthbert

Orders to cut wood on Sorel Seignory. Receipt to be given for quantity cut. (Page 216) – SN: 080372

1780/03/20 – To Lieut. Col. St. Leger

The wood to be cut at Isle Randin (Berthierville) instead of Sorel; the allowance to be made to the troops for cutting. (Page 217) – SN: 080373

1780/03/23 – To Major Piquet (in French)

Explanations wanted as to regimental returns. (Page 218) – SN: 080374

1780/03/23 – To Lieut. Col. Campbell

How corvée men are to be applied for. (Page 219 – SN: 080375

1780/03/27 – To Messrs. Ellis & Co

Respecting the purchase of a company by Capt. Sinclair. (Page 219) – SN: 080376

1780/04/03 – To Major Harris

Respecting leave to Joseph Dettague. Proposal to bring back deserters. His establishment, &c. (Page 220) – SN: 080377

1780/04/03 – To Major Piquet (in French)

Respecting regimental returns. (Page 221) – SN: 080378

1780/04/03 – To Ensign Arden

Respecting detention of Henny, a prisoner. (Page 221) – SN: 080379

1780/04/03 – To Messrs. Ellis & Co.

Respecting the purchase of Captain Macdougall’s Company by Captain Sinclair. (Page 223) – SN: 080380

1780/04/05 – To Brigadier Rauschenplat (in French)

To have pickets cut for the engineers. (Page 223) – SN: 080381

1780/04/13 – To Brigadier Maclean

Court-martial to be held on the disputes in the Royal Highland Emigrante. (Page 224) – SN: 080382

1780/04/17 – To Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Men of the 53rd for Quebec, to serve as marines in the Treasury vessels. (Page 224) – SN: 080383

1780/04/17 – To Captain Gamble

General Court-martial to be held on dissensions in the 47th. He is to take command of the upper posts. (Page 225) – SN: 080384

1780/04/19 – To Lt. Colonel Bolton

Court-martial ordered. Succession in the Royal Highland Emigrants, and at Oswego. (Page 222) – SN: 080385

1780/04/19 – To Lt. Colonel Bolton

Guns and ammunition to be forwarded to Carleton Island. No brass pieces to be given to the shipping. The waste of powder by vessels saluting each other to be stopped. (Page 225) – SN: 080386

1780/04/19 – To Captain A. Fraser

The disputes at Carleton Island to be investigated; witnesses to be sent down, &c. (Page 227) – SN: 080387

1780/05/04 – To Lt. Colonel BoltonTo Lt. Colonel St. Leger

Men of the 34th to be employed as miners at Chambly. (Page 228) – SN: 080388

1780/05/04 – To Brigadier Maclean

Sending returns of arms issued to the Royal Highland Emigrants. (Page 228) – SN: 080389

1780/05/04 – To Mr. Macnab

That he will hear of something to his advantage. (Page 229) – SN: 080390

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