INDIAN DEPARTMENT.
1778/06/02 – Niagara – Edward Pollard to Bolton
Has examined Butler’s accounts and found them correct. Remarks on regimental changes. (Page 4) – SN: 216001
1778/08/11 – Belemequin Bay – John Peters to Mathews
Reporting the bad conduct of Indians at Onion River ; all but fourteen Mohawks consent to go on the expedition ; provisions wanted. (Page 6) – SN: 216002
1778/09/06 – Detroit – Alexander McKee to Haldimand
Congratulations on His Excellency’s arrival. Recalls his services at Fort Pitt, his imprisonment and escape. Reports a correspondence between the rebels and the Spanish at New Orleans; proposed expedition against Pensacola. Respecting office in the Indian Department and his salary. (Page 
– SN: 216003
1778/09/30 – Carleton Island – Jacob Adams
Stating his services; his dealings with the Indians; proposes to go on a scout with them and asks leave on his return to oome to Montreal. (Page 11) – SN: 216004
1778/12/?? – Jacob Adams
Had purchased from the Indians a Yankee boy taken prisoner, who is to serve him for four years ; also an old man, who, with the boy, has been sent to His Excellency. Asks to be paid for the expense of purchasing the two. (Page 14) – Further respecting the Indians and the Yankee boy, and renews his request for leave to go to Montreal. (Page 16) – SN: 216005
1779/07/17 – Montreal – West Bowen
Complains that he cannot get a settlement for his pay as a ranger in Walter Butler’s company and praying for redress. (Page 18) – Statement of the pay and necessaries he has received. (Page 20) – SN: 216006
1780/08/22 – Detroit – Alexander McKee
Praying for a permanent position. (Page 60) – SN: 216007
1780/10/09 – Jacob Adams
For three months’ pay due previous to the settlement made with him by Sir John Johnson. (Page 21) – SN: 216008
1780/10/21 – Jacob Schieffelin
That he was taken prisoner with Hamilton ; states the expense effecting his escape and the loss of his mercantile business, and prays His Excellency’s protection. (Page 24) – SN: 216009
1781/04/19 – Niagara
Certificate by Col. John Butler of the time up to which he had paid Lieut Lewis Clement. (Page 26) – SN: 216010
1781/07/03 – Niagara – John Dease
Stating his services and his losses in consequence of employment in the Indian Department. Asks leave to recruit for a company and to obtain a commission in Butler’s Rangers. 26 – A second memorial to the same effect dated 26th March, 1782. (Page 30) – SN: 216011
1781/10/20 – Niagara – Richard N. Wilkinson
Stating his services and applying for one of the two companies of rangers now vacant at Niagara. (Page 28) – SN: 216012
1782/06/05 – Montreal – Sarah McGinn
That her husband was killed near Lake George, under the command of Sir William Johnson, and her only son wounded in the present rebellion; her subsequent losses. She is at great expense for feeding the Indians who come to her place at Carleton Island. Prays for additional rations and for payment of cattle delivered to the commissaty in 1777. (Page 32) – SN: 216013
1782/06/09 – Quebec – George McGinn, lieutenant in the Six Nation Department
Stating his services and asking for pay and allowances, his wound having unfitted him for active service. (Page 36) – Medical certificate follows. (Page 40) – Another petition to the same effect, dated at Montreal, 23rd June, 1783. (Page 55) – SN: 216014
1782/08/18 – Quebec – Joseph Clement
Praying for the payment of arrears due to his late father. (Page 43) – Certificate from D. Claus of the date to which the father was paid. (Page 42) – SN: 216015
1782/08/29 – Montreal – Margaret Hare, widow of Lieutenant John Hare, killed at Oriaka, in St Leger’s expedition in 1777
Her suffering and losses, &c Prays- His Excellency’s consideration for herself and six children.(Page 45) – A second petition dated 25th November, for rations. (Page 61) – Certificate of her late husband’s loyalty and services. (Page 52) – SN: 216016
1782/10/07 – Quebec – John Ryckman
His capture on an expedition to the Colonies ; his escape ; prays for assistance to rejoin the Indian Department. (Page 48) – SN: 216017
No date – John Johnson
Praying for arrears of pay, and for leave to join a provincial corps as a volunteer. (Page 53) – SN: 216018
1783/07/30 – Niagara
Officers of the Six Nation Indian Department praying for a provision in view of the expected reduction. (Page 57) – SN: 216019
1783/09/02 – New York – Peter YanAlstine and other loyalists, to Sir Guy Carleton
For six months pay in advance and a recommendation to the Governor of Quebec. (Page 64) – Memorandum of the amounts received (Page 63) – SN: 216020
1783/09/08 – New York
Return of the loyalists embarked on board the transports for Canada. (Page 67) – SN: 216021
1783/09/10 – Montreal
Representation of the officers of the Six Nation Department and application for grants of land. (Page 70) – SN: 216022
1783/09/15 – Detroit – William Lamothe and Jacob Schieffelin of the Detroit Volunteers
For the same provision as is given in other corps. (Page 74) – SN: 216023
NAVAL DEPARTMENT
1777/10/01 – Quebec – Hilary Gosselin, master of the snow “Friends.”
Stating the vessel’s services, he and his crew with the vessel having been detained at Quebec in the winter of 1775 and employed since. If not further required, asks for a proper discharge, certificate of service and the usual allowance to men discharged abroad. (Page 78) – SN: 216024
1777/12/14 – William Friend, late of His Majesty’s sloop on Lake Champlain
Praying to be made pilot on the lake. (Page 80) – SN: 216025
1778/01/03 – New York
Permit to the schooner “Sukey” to pass and repass, for the supply of fuel to the city. (Page 82) – SN: 216026
1778/07/20 – Capt. Zach. Thompson, of the Naval Department
For leave to go to England. (Page 83) – An account of the time during which he has been employed follows. (Page 85) – SN: 216027
1778/07/25 – Quebec – Robert Whitfield
For a letter of marque for his armed ship the “Hope”. (Page 87) – SN: 216028
1778/07/?? – L. Alder, R. N.
For leave to quit the lake service and to go to Britain for promotion. (Page 89) – SN: 216029
1778/08/31 – Niagara – From some of the sailors on board of the “Seneca.”
To be discharged, heir time having expired. (Page 91) – SN: 216030
1778/10/17 – St. John’s – Alexander Menzies
Renewing his request for leave to quit the lake service. (Page 94) – SN: 216031
1778/10/15 – Sorel – William Davis, late midshipman
For employment on land. (Page 96) – SN: 216032
1779/01/28 – Thomas Marshall
Applying for pay. (Page 98) – SN: 216033
No date – Report of Capt Schank
That he is absent without leave. (Page 99) – SN: 216034
No date
Application from Edward Simpson refused for the same reason. (Page 100) – SN: 216035
1779/03/12 – Cork – Joseph Judge
Stating his services and praying for an allowanoe for pilotage, &c. (Page 109) – SN: 216036
1779/03/12 – St. John’s – William Friend
Owing to his advanced age and infirmities, asks leave to quit the service. (Page 102) – SN: 216037
1779/07/29 – Quebec – John Gray, late naval storekeeper
For employment. (Page 104) – SN: 216038
1779/08/28 – Ship “British Queen” – Joseph Judge, agent for victuallers
For a recommendation to the Treasury. (Page 107) – SN: 216039
1780/03/03 – Quebec – William Davis, late of the “Viper” sloop of war
For employment. (Page 111) – SN: 216040
1780/05/09 – Quebec – Lieut. Richard Peter Tonge, naval service
For promotion. (Page 113) – SN: 216041
1780/07/22 – Detroit – Thomas Dunlap, seaman on Lake Érie
For his discharge. (Page 115) – SN: 216042
1780/08/29 – Quebec – Lieut. William Baker, naval department
For confirmation in his commission. (Page 117) – SN: 216043
1780/12/14 – Quebec – Johan Cristian Jecker, a Hanoverian sailor
To be received into the hospital for medical treatment. (Page 119) – SN: 216044
1780/12/?? – James Laha, seaman
For leave to go on a whaling voyage. (Page 121) – SN: 216045
1781/02/13 – New York – William Franklin, president of the Board of Associated Loyalists, to Capt John Brooks
Instructing him to make a descent in the armed schooner “Maid of Honour”, on the coast of Connecticut, in co-operaion with Capt. Nathan Hubbell. (Page 124) – Pass of same date. (Page 123) – SN: 216046
1782/02/15 – St. John’s – James Frost
For the post of captain of the port of Quebec, vacant by the death of Capt. Napier. (Page 126) – SN: 216047
1782/02/15 – Quebec – Lieut. Richard Peter Tonge
For the post of captain of the port of Quebec. (Page 130) – SN: 216048
1782/09/08 – Seamen on Lake Erie
To be paid every three months. (Page 133) – SN: 216049
1782/10/12 – Quebec – T. Migneron, lieutenant in the navy
For leave to remain in Quebec till spring. (Page 134) – SN: 216050
No date – The naval officers on the lakes
Praying that the benefit of half-pay may be extended to them. (Page 136) – SN: 216051
1783/01/09 – Quebec – William Halcro
For promotion. (Page 139) – SN: 216052
1783/05/03 – Quebec – William Robertson
For an allowance whilst engaged in cartel service at New York. (Page 141) – SN: 216053
1783/05/03 – from Lieut. Tonge
A petition of same date and to the same effect, from Lieut Tonge. (Page 143) – SN: 216054
1783/07/19 – Detroit – Mrs. Andrews, widow
Asking what pension she is to receive and how it is to be paid. (Page 145) – SN: 216055
No date
What appears to be the answer, in the form of a question by Captain Schank and answer by Haldimand, both undated. (Page l73) – SN: 216056
1783/07/20 – Michillimakinak – Captain Daniel Robertson to Brehm
Hid distress for want of rum for the Indians; believes he can reduce ths expense of the post, without making the Indians discontented. The new vessel nearly ready, which he thinks His Excellency might give him. (Page 141) – SN: 216057
1783/09/29 – Quebec – Alexander and William Wishart
To be put on the same footing as other Loyalists in respect of lands. (Page 149) – SN: 216058
No date – Edward Henderson
For his pay as pilot. (Page 151) – SN: 216059
1784/01/28 – Quebec – John Brook, sailing master on the lakes
For employment among loyalists. (Page 155) – SN: 216060
1784/02/17 – Quebec – Edward Henderson
Stating his services not paid for ; praying for redress and a pass to New York. (Page 1?8) – SN: 216061
1784/03/25 – Quebec – James Cheesborough, late mate of the “Mercury.”
For four months pay on his discharge. (Page 162) – SN: 216062
1784/03/29 – Quebec – John Brook, late sailing master
For a gratuity of two months’ pay. (Page 164) – SN: 216063
1784/04/30 – Quebec – John Allen, late non commissioned officer in the Naval Department.
For land on the same footing as the loyalists, or two months pay as a gratuity. (Page 166) – SN: 216064
1784/06/09 – Carleton Island – Thomas Williams, shipwright
For his pay daring the time he has been in the hospital, according to agreement. (Page 169) – SN: 216065
1784/09/08 – Quebec – Captain Alexander Grant
Stating his long services (given in detail) ; prays for a provision for his support and for the confirmation of a grant of land made to him by the Indians of Detroit. (Page 170) – SN: 216066
No date – John Peyton, captain of the naval armament on Lake Champlain
For leave to resign and return to England for promotion. (Page 174) – SN: 216067
No date – Edward Henderson
For a court of inquiry into any charge that may he brought against him. (Page 176) – SN: 216068